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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2016-09-12 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . Joint Public Hearing 1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:10pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Tony Annan Commissioner Richard Sasson Commissioner Rich Borghese Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Arnold Polanco, City Attorney Becky Summers, Development Coordinator Absent: Neel 2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: a. A zone classification change request to change from Community Shopping Center (CSC) to Community Shopping Center/Specific Use Permit (CSC/SUP) to allow NAICS #517 Telecommunications at 212 E. Parkwood Ave., being .18 acres of land being the remainder of a called Reserve “D” Block 1, Park 518 Reserve “B” Replat and Addition recorded under Volume 2006A, Pg. 189 GCMR, Galveston County, Texas Harbin explained the owner recently replatted the lot to bring it into compliance with the City’s minimum lot sizes. She said the area is not big enough to be a stand-alone lot and Verizon was looking to put a monopole on the site. Councilman Scott asked Greg Gow, the Verizon representative, if there was not a less conspicuous site for a new pole. Gow stated this site was chosen to fill a void in Verizon’s service area. Councilman Enochs questioned to site’s proximity to Polly Ranch air stip. Gow stated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided no objections to the new monopole. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS & 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 September 12, 2016 P & Z Meeting Pat McGinnis/Polly Ranch resident, stated the FAA had minimal input towards private air strips, such as Polly Ranch. He stated had Polly Ranch been a public air strip, the FAA would have denied Verizon’s application. Dave Forester/Polly Ranch resident, provided diagrams of the proposed monopole location in conjunction with the existing air strip. He said the pole would be directly in the path of oncoming aircraft. Forester told Council allowing the pole would be an unnecessary hardship for pilots and was unsafe. Al Singer, Polly Ranch resident, stated he is a pilot and a professional skydiver. He asked all the pilots in Council Chambers to stand, which were many of the audience. He said the air strip was used by the residents as well as Life Flight and the Coast Guard. 3. The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:28pm. Regular Meeting - (2nd Floor Conference Room) 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:31pm with the same people in attendance minus the City Attorney. 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.) None 3. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held: 1) September 1, 2016 Motion to approve: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 4. A zone classification change request to change from Community Shopping Center (CSC) to Community Shopping Center/Specific Use Permit (CSC/SUP) to allow NAICS #517 Telecommunications at 212 E. Parkwood Ave., being .18 acres of land being the remainder of a called Reserve “D” Block 1, Park 518 Reserve “B” Replat and Addition recorded under Volume 2006A, Pg. 189 GCMR, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 0 to 6 (unanimous) Motion Failed Chairman O’Farrell appreciated everyone’s input. He said it was very helpful. Commissioner Lovell agreed there would be a problem even though the FAA gave no objection. He said it would not be a safe situation for all involved. 3 September 12, 2016 P & Z Meeting Commissioner Sasson said he would trust the people with experience in the matter. He asked Harbin for a brief history of recently added cell towers. Harbin said the most recent was in 2013 when a cell tower was added to an existing monopole site. She had no first- hand experience with a brand new site. Commissioner Branson was against being an obstruction in a place we could avoid. O’Farrell said he would not support the zone change. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a zone classification change request to change the underlying zoning from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC); keeping current Specific Use Permit for “Religious Organizational Purposes (NAICS Use #8131)” at 1208 W. Winding Way (also known as 1207 W. Winding Way), being 4.773 acres out of Lot 14, Harvey and Stout Subdivision according to the plat thereof filed in Volume 315, Page 280 Galveston County Map Records, Friendswood, Texas Withdrawn. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the Replat of Restricted Reserve B of Final Replat of HEB Friendswood a subdivision of 2.844 acres of land located in the Sarah McKissick Survey, A-151 Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Branson Second: Sasson Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried O’Farrell stated this was legal clean up after HEB sold a strip center located within the Reserve. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Friendswood Lakes Boulevard a subdivision of 5.137 acres of land located in the John Dickinson Survey, A-9, also being a portion of lots 148-152 of the Slone Subdivision as recorded under Vol. 3, Pg. 61A, GCMR, Galveston County, City of Friendswood, Texas Motion to approve: Branson Second: Sasson Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Harbin explained this section was the last leg of roadway for the West Ranch subdivision. She said it would be a four lane boulevard with a median. 8. Consideration and possible action regarding a site plan for AMCAP Professional Building to be located at 4211 Friendswood Link Rd. Motion to approve: Branson Second: Lovell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 4 September 12, 2016 P & Z Meeting Harbin stated this building was the old wooden, hardware store on Friendswood Link Road. She said the site had been vacant for 30-years. The new owner wanted to remodel and add onto the building for his mortgage company and lease out the remainder to similar uses such as real estate or a title company. Sasson asked if they would be using the existing building. Sean Rives, designer, said the building would be taken down to the skeleton and rebuilt. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Harbin said the Commission would be meeting with Council on October 3rd to workshop the Large Retail discussion. 8. Communications from the Commission Lovell said the Large Retail topic would be discussed with the Police Chief to address any public safety concerns he may have with proposed ordinance changes. Branson said the FISD election passed a tax increase and the teachers are thrilled there will not be any layoffs. Annan said he wanted to discuss the City’s tree ordinance on a future agenda. O’Farrell told the Commission they would be discussing changes to the ordinance requiring a minimum of 2 acres for front yard fencing. He explained that the owner who previously approached the Commission has now taken her request to City Council and Council has requested revisions from P&Z. 9. Reports A. Council Liaison – not present B. Staff – Skipped 10. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Becky Summers Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary