HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2017-05-04 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 Craig Lovell Commissioner Richard Sasson
Commissioner Rhonda Neel Commissioner Rich Borghese
Commissioner Brett Banfield Commissioner Tony Annan
Becky Summers, Development Coordinator Arnold Polanco, 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.)
Santos Venegas/resident spoke in opposition of a previously proposed zone change on the
Howard Subdivision. Venegas stated FM 518 was inadequate and needed to be expanded.
3. Consent agenda:
a. Minutes from April 20, 2017 regular meeting
Motion to approve: Borghese
Second: Neel
Vote: 6 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan amendments for Bergamos Spa
Retreat located at 313 E. Edgewood Dr.
Motion to approve: Neel
Second: Annan
Vote: 6 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Summers explained the Bergamos Spa project had some difficulties and was since awarded
to a different contractor. She said the owner had made several changes to the approved plan
which required Commission approval. Summers stated the project would now include a
future swimming pool, an alternate façade, reorganization of interior spaces which added
more square footage and updated parking and landscaping tables to match the square
footage.
Ben Notzon/architect said he felt the new plan was better than the last and the Commission
would be pleased with the outcome.
Annan asked if the dumpster could be located towards the rear of the property. Notzon
stated the dumpster was located in its original space but they could look into moving it if
they had time.
Sasson asked if there was anything controversial about the project. Summers said the
project and its changes met City code. She explained all the changes were minor but the
culmination of them all required Commission approval.
5. Work Sessions:
a. Parks Master Plan presentation by James Toney
Parks Director James Toney presented a slideshow to the Commission explaining the
long terms goals of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Borghese asked if sidewalk additions could be achieved through the Parks Master Plan.
Toney said there is a Sidewalk Master Plan through the Public Works Department but the
two worked together.
Borghese asked if there was an opportunity to connect sidewalks with creek trails. Toney
explained the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District acquires easements for
maintenance along the creek and, at one point, the City worked on using those easements
for creek trails. Toney said citizens did not like the idea of people using those trails
through their backyards and quit granting easements.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Summers said the next regular meeting would be held May 18th at 7:00pm.
7. Communications from
a. Commissioners – Lov ell announced Commissioner Beale had resigned for family
reasons and there would be an opening on the Commission. He said that would also
leave a liaison vacancy to the CEDC in the meantime.
b. Planning Subcommittee – Banfield said the Planning subcommittee met for the
first time and discussed a plan for future meetings.
c. Ordinance Subcommittee – Neel said the Ordinance subcommittee had their first
meeting and began discussing changes to the fence ordinance.
d. Council liaison – not present
e. Staff – no comments
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8. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary