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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2016-07-21 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . Regular Meeting 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman David O’Farrell Vice Chairman Craig Lovell Commissioner Rhonda Neel Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Rich Borghese Commissioner Richard Sasson Arnold Polanco, City Attorney Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Absent: Annan 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.) Adam Hill, developer, told the Commission that 90-foot lots would be hard to build, in regards to the Friendswood Trails project, but that it could be done. He said lot sizes dictate the value of homes and that 55-foot lots were not common in Friendswood. 3. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held: 1) July 11, 2016 Motion to approve: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 July 21, 2016 P & Z Meeting 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Arbor Gate at West Ranch Section 2 being a subdivision of 16.58 acres of land located in the John Dickenson Survey, Abstract No. 9 City of Friendswood, Galveston County Texas Motion to approve: Branson Second: Borghese Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 5. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Arbor Gate at West Ranch Section 5 being a subdivision of 7.545 acres of land located in the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract No. 9 City of Friendswood, Galveston County Texas Motion to approve subject to staff comments: Branson Second: Sasson Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Harbin stated the comments from staff were minor and that staff will re-review before plat recordation. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan approval for Tannos II ( 2 buildings) to be located at 802 and 804 S. Friendswood Dr. **Item was tabled at the July 11, 2016 meeting** Motion to remove from table: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Motion to approve: Branson Second: Neel Vote: 5 to 1 O’Farrell Motion Carried Borghese asked about the ratio of retail to restaurant parking. Harbin said strip centers are normally planned off retail numbers but since Mr. Tannos has a potential restaurant, staff encouraged him to increase his number of parking spaces, to which Mr. Tannos complied. Harbin said she felt the parking was a good balance. O’Farrell said parking ratios for strip centers was not an exact science and explained most landlords self-police as to not overburden their parking lots. Lovell stated the Commission asked Mr. Tannos to relocate a dumpster further back from the main road and asked if the neighbor, in attendance at the last meeting, was satisfied. Mr. Ramsey, rear neighbor, stated he was not satisfied. He said the dumpster being closer to residences was impactful to the people that lived in the area. He asked why the Commission made Mr. Tannos move the dumpster when he was in compliance. Corey Commendo, neighbor, said Mr. Tannos had been jumping through hoops for this development while a Commissioner was worried about one dumpster being intrusive twice a year during City parades. 3 July 21, 2016 P & Z Meeting 7. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan approval for The Beldon Senior Apartments (PUD Ord. 2014-20) to be located at 601 N. Friendswood Dr. Motion to approve: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Brett Banfield, developer, explained the project was for a high end senior apartment complex. Harbin stated the developer would be paying into the tree fund in lieu of 15 trees they were unable to find room for on site. She said the amount paid would be an average of three bids. 8. Consideration and possible action regarding a site plan amendment for Fountain Plaza located at 2111 W. Parkwood Ave. Motion to approve: Lovell Second: Branson Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Harbin said the developer obtained permission from TxDot to add a driveway on FM 528 and updated his parking and landscape plan to incorporate the unexpected drive. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed changes to Appendix C Zoning Ordinance Section 8.B. Fences, walls and hedges and Section 20. Definitions II. Fences **Item was tabled at the July 11, 2016 meeting** Motion to remove from table: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Motion to not make changes to Section 8.B: O’Farrell Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried O’Farrell said Friendswood is known for majestic subdivisions and asked the Commission to imagine those neighborhoods with fences in the front yard. He said were the item workshopped with the public, he did not believe they would support the change. Lovell said he originally supported the change but the more he thought about the possible consequences, he no longer supports decreasing the threshold. 10. Update from the Subcommittee regarding Large Retail Uses Lovell said the subcommittee was currently discussing requiring architectural elements for buildings 50,000 square feet and more. He said most of Councilman Rockey’s other requests were already covered under current ordinances. He projected bringing a package of changes back next month, using the City of Frisco as a guideline city. 11. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates 4 July 21, 2016 P & Z Meeting Harbin said the next regular meeting would be Thursday, August 4th at 7:00pm. 12. Communications from the Commission O’Farrell thanked staff for all their work. 13. Reports A. Council Liaison – Rockey said the Friendswood Trails PUD was on Council’s August agenda. B. Staff – none 14. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Becky Summers Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary