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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2017-03-23 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . Regular Meeting 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Craig Lovell Commissioner Richard Sasson Commissioner Tony Annan Commissioner Rich Borghese Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Commissioner Bart Beale Becky Summers, Development Coordinator Arnold Polanco, City Attorney Absent: Neel 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. Minutes from March 2, 2017 regular meeting b. Minutes from March 6, 2017 special and regular meeting Motion: Sasson Second: Borghese Vote: 5 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commission may convene into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071—Consultation with City Attorney to MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 March 23, 2017 P & Z Meeting receive legal advice concerning pending zone change application for 400 E. Parkwood Avenue, Friendswood, Texas. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a request to amend SUP #86-14 to: (1) clarify NAICS use #623312 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (without on-site nursing) for the previously approved “Retirement Home for the Ambulatory Elderly” use; and (2) amend the site plan for 400 E. Parkwood Ave. Friendswood Retirement Living Center (plat). The subject site is described as being a 13.3288 acre tract of land out of Lots 3 thru 6, Block 8 of the Antoinette Voss Subdivision as recorded in Volume 254-A, Page 9 of Galveston County Clerk’s Records and also being a portion of the Replat of “The Park” as recorded in Plat Book 17, Maps 85-86, Galveston County Plat Records, located in the Sarah McKissick League Survey Abstract 151, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to remove from table: Annan Second: Borghese Vote: 5 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed Motion to approve: Annan Second: Borghese Vote: 3 to 2 (Annan and Borghese against) Motion Failed* *4 affirmative votes required to carry motion Harbin explained the request was to add a single-story building at the rear of an existing retirement community. She stated the additional building would match the façade of the existing structures. Annan said the high density residential use devalued neighboring properties. He said the use was not in compliance with the City’s Vision 2020 plan, the FM 528 Corridor plan, or the Comprehensive plan. Lovell said the project meets the needs of the community and he would support it. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan for The Garage (also known as Benzi Garage Condominiums) to be located at 4650 FM 2351 Motion to approve subject to staff comments: Borghese Second: Sasson Vote: 5 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed Harbin said the subject property was recently platted and should look familiar to the Commission. She explained the project was a 10-acre tract zoned Industrial. She said the metal façade was allowed because the property was not located in the Community Overlay District. Harbin stated it would be a fully fenced facility where hobbyists could store and work on their cars, motorhomes, boats, etc. Nick Deutch/owner explained the facility would consist of 132 units, individually sold not rented, ranging from 600 to 2,000 sq ft. He said the project would attract car enthusiasts, boaters, and similar clients. 3 March 23, 2017 P & Z Meeting Borghese asked how the owners would handle disputes. Deutsch said a Property Owner’s Association will be formed along with a Board. Borghese asked if the adjacent golf course had any issues with the proposed project. Deutsch said he discussed access and drainage with the golf course but as nothing was beneficial to the golf course, they were not interested in becoming involved. Sasson asked if the units would have electricity and water available. Deutsch said stub-ups would be installed during construction. He explained the individual owners could choose to add fixtures, if they needed them. Lovell asked if the POA would manage oil disposal from oil changes, etc. Deutsch said that would be each individual’s responsibility. Lovell asked if auto painting would be allowed to which Deutsch answered painting was not allowed. Annan asked about restroom facilities. Deutsch said restrooms would be available in the clubhouse and each unit would be plumbed for the addition of restrooms, should the owner choose to do so. Lovell asked if the foundation would support car lifts to which Deutsch said the foundation is designed to hold the appropriate weight of the facility and its uses. Borghese asked if the clubhouse use was allowed and whether alcohol would be served. Planner Harbin stated the clubhouse was an accessory use to storage/warehousing and was allowed. She stated any alcohol consumption was permitted on private property and if sales were to become an issue, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) would need to issue a permit. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan for DC Stanley Photography and residence to be located at 118 E. Willowick (Morningside) Motion to approve subject to staff comments: Annan Second: Borghese Vote: 5 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed Harbin stated the Stanleys were Friendswood residents as well as business owners whom would be the first to develop a Downtown District mixed use project with their business on the ground floor and their residence on the second floor. She said the building meets fenestration requirements, façade materials, etc. David Stanley explained he graduated from Friendswood High School and has been running a photography business since then. V. Stanley, his wife, was the Studio Manager and they had been leasing space for the past eight years. They stated the ground floor would also house a few professional uses, lease spaces to help offset the cost of the project. 8. Presentation of the Capital Improvements Program by Patrick Donart, Public Works Director/City Engineer 4 March 23, 2017 P & Z Meeting Donart presented the current Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to the Commission. The Commission requested sidewalk maintenance and installation be incorporated into the CIP. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Motion to move regular meeting from April 6th to April 3rd: Sasson Second: Annan Vote: 5 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed Harbin said four Joint Public Hearings were scheduled for the upcoming meeting on April 3rd. 10. Communications from the Commission Lovell said the Library would be installing a new monument sign. He said the current sign is not readable and has poor resolution. 11. Communications from a. Council liaison – Rockey told the Commission the new Commissioner may not be appointed in time for the next P&Z meeting. He said, in regards to the CIP, there is more than 100 million dollars involved and the last bond election only passed marginally. Rockey said the citizens are already taxed a lot and suggested starting with help from the County before more City bonds. b. Staff – No comments. 12. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Becky Summers Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary