HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2015-06-01 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:12pm with the following people in
attendance:
Acting Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Nye
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Craig Lovell
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, City Planner
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator
Absent: Branson, Borghese, O’Farrell
1. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
A. A zone classification change request for a tract of land containing 1.446 acres in the
Sarah McKissick Survey, Abstract 151, property located at 307 and 313 E.
Edgewood Drive, Galveston County, change from Planned Unit Developments
(Ordinances 1995-01, 1995-08) and Specific Use Permits (Ordinances 1995-09,
2001-04, 2011-18 and 2013-05) to Planned Unit Development (new).
Nick Haby, Planning Manager for the City of Friendswood, explained that the
owner of Bergamos Spa Retreat is proposing to expand the current business. The
new Planned Unit Development (PUD) will consolidate all previous ordinances on
the two tracts of land into one clean PUD.
No one spoke for or against the proposed zone change.
2. The Joint Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:15pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:pm with the same people in attendance.
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS &
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate
on subjects discussed under this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such
subjects be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action.)
None
3. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held:
1) May 21, 2015
Motion to approve: Nye
Second: Triplette
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the a zone classification change request for a
tract of land containing 1.446 acres in the Sarah McKissick Survey, Abstract 151, property
located at 307 and 313 E. Edgewood Drive, Galveston County, change from Planned
Unit Developments (Ordinances 1995-01, 1995-08) and Specific Use Permits
(Ordinances 1995-09, 2001-04, 2011-18 and 2013-05) to Planned Unit Development
(new).
Motion to approve: Triplette
Second: Lovell
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion Carried
Harbin explained that the current owner of Bergmos Spa Retreat is proposing to demolish
an existing building at 307 E Edgewood Dr. and expand the original building at 313 E.
Edgewood Dr. by approximately 13,000 square feet, a 2-story expansion. She explained
that the portions of the site that were developed under the original PUD/old Community
Overlay District (COD) requirements will remain, but anything new that is added will be in
compliance with current COD regulations.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan approval for 2910 W. Parkwood
Ave. for City of Friendswood Sports Park Improvements
Motion to approve: Lovell
Second: Nye
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained that the proposed park improvements include two new concession
buildings, parking, landscaping and youth baseball fields. She explained that approval to
pay into the sidewalk fund is part of the request, as installing approximately 2500 linear
feet of sidewalk is not feasible at this time. James Toney, Director of Community Services,
stated that this is part of the 2013 Bond Election and that four youth baseball fields are
being added in place of existing soccer fields.
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6. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan amendment for 1788 S. Friendswood
Dr. for Masa Sushi development to amend their site plan by opting to pay into the
sidewalk fund for the required 4-foot sidewalk on Hunters Ln.
Motion to approve: Triplette
Second: Lovell
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained that the applicant is requesting to pay into the sidewalk fund for the
required 4-foot sidewalk along Hunters Lane. At the time the original site plan was
approved, it was approved for the owner to pay into the sidewalk fund for the required 5-
foot sidewalk along FM 518.
Tracy Goza, Lingo Properties/management company for Hunter’s Creek HOA, stated that
sidewalks would not connect to the subdivision; the sidewalk connection is on the opposite
side of Hunters Lane. Larry Wilkinson, representative for the owner, also stated that he
concurred with Mr. Goza and stated that they would be concerned about the survival of the
trees.
McLean stated that he visited the site and agreed that the trees would not survive if the
sidewalk was installed.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding electing a new chairman and possibly vice
chairman (Item tabled May 21, 2015)
Item remained tabled.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates.
Harbin explained that the next regular meeting is Thursday, June 18; Triplette stated that he
will not be here for that meeting. For July the regular meeting dates are July 2 and July 16;
however, there will be a JPH item with Council and Council has moved their regular
meeting back a week to July 13.
Motion to combine July 16 meeting with July 13 meeting: McLean
Second: Lovell
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion Carried
9. Communications from the Commission
McLean stated that the Commission needs to get a new chairman and vice chairman as
there is no chairman right now. He stated that if it takes a special meeting to get that
accomplished, that is what needs to happen.
10. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - Haby reminded the Commissioners that the Whitcomb
rezoning/Friendswood Town Center was on the agenda for that night if
they wanted to hear Council’s discussions/decision.
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11. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:38pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
City Planner