HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2016-01-21 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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Regular Meeting
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Rhonda Neel
Commissioner Tony Annan Commissioner Rich Borghese
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Arnold Polanco, City Attorney
Becky Summers, Development Coordinator
Absent: Triplette
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with the 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 to be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion
and/or possible action.)
Gary Caye of the Commercial and Economic Development Committee spoke regarding
agenda item 7 to require a Specific Use Permit for large retailers. He said the CEDC does
not support the proposal. He said they felt an SUP would deter developers, create a
negative impact on land owners trying to sell to large retailers and was anti-business. Mr.
Caye further stated the intent was contrary to the Economic Development policy as well as
the FM 528 Strategy.
Skip Evans/CEDC said the lack of support was a unanimous decision amongst CEDC. He
said they felt the Planning and Zoning Commission already had the necessary tools to
regulate large retail development standards.
3. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held:
1) January 11, 2016
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Lovell
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding one-time, six-month extensions of the
Preliminary Plats of Arbor Gate at West Ranch Sections 2, 5 and 6
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Neel
Vote: 6 to 0 (Unanimous) Motion Carried
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Benzi Development
Garage Condominiums, a Subdivision of 10.0064 acres being all of Division “D” of Lot
63, Out of the Upper End of Perry and Austin League, Volume 3, Page 6, H.C.D.R.,
referred to as the Hoidale and Coffman Subdivision, Abstract No. 55, City of Friendswood,
Harris County, Texas
Motion to approve: Lovell
Second: Neel
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous)
Harbin explained the Commission would be seeing this plat again for final plat. She said
the developer will be extending a waterline which will most likely be dedicated as a
public line. The developer is also entering into a licensing agreement with the City to
install their access drive over existing utilities.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council
regarding a Personal Care Facility to be located at 505 N. Clear Creek Dr. (per
Zoning Ord. Section 7.P.6.(b)5.)
Withdrawn.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding an ordinance amendment and a
recommendation to City Council regarding whether or not to require a Specific Use
Permit for retail uses 100,000 square feet or larger
Chairman O’Farrell said City Council had requested the Commission move post haste
and to discuss this item during regular meetings to allow for more public interaction.
O’Farrell suggested creating a sub-committee to investigate if a new ordinance was
necessary or if existing ordinances addressed the Council’s concerns. O’Farrell appointed
Commissions Neel, Branson and Lovell to research the need for Specific Use Permits for
large retail uses.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding annual review of the Permitted Use Table
(Zoning Ordinance Section 7.P.6.)
Harbin stated the NAICS version has not changed so the current version is in use. She said
the next update would be in 2017. Harbin said staff had no recommended changes at this
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time. She said the Downtown District use changes were already on schedule for Council’s
February agenda.
9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates.
Harbin said the next meeting would be held February 1st for two Joint Public Hearings.
The next meeting after that would be February 18th.
10. Communications from the Commission
Branson said the FISD Superintendent Trish Hanks was awarded Educator of the Year by
the Sam Houston State University Alumni.
11. Reports
A. Council Liaison – None
B. Staff – Harbin said the DRC Report would be coming out soon. She said emailed
out a flyer if any of the Commissioners wanted to attend training on Parliamentary
Procedure.
12. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary