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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2016-12-05 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . Joint Public Hearing 1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:07pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Tony Annan Commissioner Richard Sasson Commissioner Rhonda Neel Commissioner Richard Borghese Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Arnold Polanco, City Attorney 2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: a. Zone classification change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at S. Friendswood Dr./Old Rd., 2.039 acres being Part of Lot 45, Slone Subdivision, out of the B.W. Camp Rice Farms in the John Dickerson League, Galveston County, Texas, according to the map recorded in Volume 254-A, Page 6, in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas Harbin/City Planner said the applicant was requesting a zone change from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial on an undeveloped tract on FM 518. She said the buyer was proposing a gas station and would be subject to the Community Overlay District rules. Mona Miller/Infiniti Realty said the sellers were elderly and lived out of town so she was speaking on their behalf. Miller said the buyers were proposing Neighbor Commercial zoning which was the most restrictive commercial zoning that would allow a gas station. 3. The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:09pm. Regular Meeting - (2nd Floor Conference Room) MINUTES OF A SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS & 2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 December 5, 2016 P & Z Meeting 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:12pm with the same people in attendance minus the City Attorney. *Chairman O’Farrell asked the Commission if they would be open to moving item 5 up on the agenda to accommodate City Council. Motion to move item 5 ahead of item 2: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a zone classification change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at S. Friendswood Dr./Old Rd., 2.039 acres being Part of Lot 45, Slone Subdivision, out of the B.W. Camp Rice Farms in the John Dickerson League, Galveston County, Texas, according to the map recorded in Volume 254-A, Page 6, in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Branson Second: Annan Vote: 6/1 (Lovell against) Motion carried Larry Tilger/adjacent owner said the area is already congested due to the proximity of the Junior High School and he was concerned with having a gas station near his home. Harbin explained the gas station, or any commercial property, would be required to install an 8’ opaque fence with a 15’ landscape buffer and trees every 25’ along the property edge that abuts residential. She said the main access would be gained via FM 518 but secondary access could be through Old Road. Annan asked if the proposed zone change was similar to the one recently approved on West Parkwood Ave. Harbin said that zone change was also from residential to commercial with surrounding residences. O’Farrell asked Lovell if there was a noise ordinance in place to protect the adjacent homeowner. Lovell said there was an existing noise ordinance. Harbin said Code Enforcement could be contacted if there were noise issues. Neel asked how wide the property was. Miller said the property was approximately 150- feet wide. Lovell asked the neighbors where their homes were located. Tilger said his house was 600-feet from FM 518 and two lots over from the subject tract. Campos said his lot was undeveloped and on the opposite side of Old Road. Borghese asked what types of uses were allowed in Neighborhood Commercial zoning. Harbin read through the Permitted Use Table and gave several examples such as medical offices. She said uses like automotive sales would not be allowed by right. Miller explained her clients asked for Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning because it would be less intrusive to the adjacent properties. She said the lot meets the NC size requirements and that she and her clients had met with the City’s Development Review Committee. She mentioned her clients would be required to obtain site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well. 3 December 5, 2016 P & Z Meeting The potential buyers stated they are proposing a convenience store with gas pumps and some retail lease space. O’Farrell asked the potential buyers if they would be willing to apply for Planned Unit Development (PUD) instead, to offer the neighbors assurances on what would be built. Miller stated a PUD was for mixed use developments or really offensive uses and she did not feel a PUD was appropriate for her client. She said a PUD would be an unnecessary burden. Miller explained the lot was on a major thoroughfare and the closest neighbor was pretty far away. Lovell said he felt a commercial lot between two residential lots was out of character. 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.) Skipped 3. Public Hearing to receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: a. Replat of the Amending Plat of Creekwood Estates, Lots 8 & 9, Block 4, being a 1.246 acres tract of land out of the Creekwood Estates, being originally Lot 8 & 9 in Block 4, a subdivision in Galveston County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in G.C.D.R. No. 2011039015, of the Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas, and also being Lot Eight (8-A), in Block Four (4), of Amending Plat of Lots 8 and 9 Block No. 4 Creekwood Estates, a subdivision in Galveston County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Record 2013A, Map Number 62, of the Plat Records of Galveston County, Texas Harbin explained a residential replat requires that notices be sent to property owners within 200-feet of the subject property as well as publishing a notice in the newspaper. She said the lot was originally platted as two lots then combined and sold; now the new owners want to subdivide the lot again but into a different configuration than the original plat. Tim Wood/owner said they needed to add a few feet to the proposed sewer easement. Borghese asked if the pipeline onsite was still active and what it carried. Wood said it is an active pipeline owned by Enterprise Pipeline but he was not aware of the product. Neel asked why the compliance memo stated the build line needed to be moved. Harbin explained because the lot was flag-shaped, the lot line needed to be far enough back to where the lot met the minimum lot width required by ordinance. 4. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the minutes for the meetings held: 1) November 17, 2016 regular and special meeting 4 December 5, 2016 P & Z Meeting Motion: Annan Second: Neel Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried 6. Replat of the Amending Plat of Creekwood Estates, Lots 8 & 9, Block 4, being a 1.246 acres tract of land out of the Creekwood Estates, being originally Lot 8 & 9 in Block 4, a subdivision in Galveston County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in G.C.D.R. No. 2011039015, of the Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas, and also being Lot Eight (8-A), in Block Four (4), of Amending Plat of Lots 8 and 9 Block No. 4 Creekwood Estates, a subdivision in Galveston County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Record 2013A, Map Number 62, of the Plat Records of Galveston County, Texas Motion: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried 7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Harbin said the next regular meeting was scheduled for December 15th at 7:00pm. 8. Communications from the Commission Lovell said the Large Retail Subcommittee was polishing up their recommendation and would bring it for consideration at the next meeting. Branson said the Christmas tree lighting and mural unveiling were approaching and encouraged the Commission to attend. O’Farrell said photographs would be taken at the next meeting and suggested the Commission dress for the occasion. O’Farrell also thanked the subcommittee for all their hard work. 9. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Becky Summers Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary