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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2017-08-17 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Rhonda Neel Commissioner Eric Guenther Vice Chairman Brett Banfield Commissioner Joe Matranga Commissioner Dick Clark Commissioner Walter Lawson Becky Summers, Development Coordinator Commissioner Richard Sasson Aubrey Harbin, City Planner/Dep. Dir. of CDD Mary Kay Fischer, 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.) Tony Hopkins and David Montz introduced themselves as the new liaisons for the FISD School Board. Santos Venegas/Eagle Point resident stated the Texas Local Government Code 213 protects a City’s Comprehensive Plan. He said the retention pond was a liability and nuisance. Venegas stated TxDot traffic counts have the intersection of FM 518 and FM 528 nearing the limit that would require 6 lanes of roadway. Roxann Gill/Leisure Lane resident said she had seen the developer’s revised plan and asked why they could not make the middle portion Office Park District (OPD) as well. She said she use to be able to hear noise from the Kentucky Fried Chicken across FM 528 before an office building was built between KFC and her home. She asked for more stringent landscape barriers and stated noise had increased since the construction of the pond. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 August 17, 2017 P & Z Meeting Cheryl Rollen/Eagle Point resident said the developer, Jim Peterson, had reached out to the subdivision through Councilman John Scott. She said they received the new plan 2 days ago. Phil Ratisseau/resident asked the City to pressure TxDot into answering whether they would be expanding the road. He suggested adding a right turn lane and stop light. He said City Council has more pressure than residents. Mike Rollins/Eagle Point resident said a buffer between the residences and the commercial development is his main concern. He said he appreciated Virgata Properties changing their plan but asked if all the concessions were binding. He said he has not seen a Traffic Impact Analysis yet and that Leisure Lane would become a major cut through. Jody Kuchta/Eagle Point resident said increased traffic that Chick-Fil-A would bring was a main concern. She said an office building would only be open from 9am-5pm and is not busy during school times. Kuchta said when school is in, she has to cut through Polly Ranch to FM 518. Jim Peterson/Virgata Properties said he and his partners had met with City officials several times since their original application in April. He said from a real estate perspective, the best use of the Howard property would be Community Shopping Center (CSC). He stated that corner was the best commercial property left in Friendswood. He said they heard the concerns regarding traffic and needing a buffer. He explained they began with asking for a zone change on 8 acres then decreased to 4 acres and once again decreased to leave a 150- foot OPD buffer along Leisure Lane. He said they also agree to remove the curb cut onto Leisure Lane. 3. Consent agenda These items are considered routine or ministerial in nature and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a commissioner or citizen so requests in which case the item would be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. a. Minutes from July 20, 2017 regular meeting b. Minutes from August 7, 2017 special and regular meeting c. Final Plat of Tannos Plaza 6 Action Items According to the Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure (R2010-09), all action of the Commission shall be made by an affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of the Commission present at such Commission meetings. Motion to approve: Clark Second: Matranga Vote: 7 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed 4. Consideration and possible action regarding a zone classification change request for 4.372 acres being part of Lot 26 of Voss Subdivision, Howard Subdivision Reserve E (pending recordation) located at 1757 S. Friendswood Dr. (FM 518 and Leisure 3 August 17, 2017 P & Z Meeting Lane), Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, to change from Office Park District (OPD) to Community Shopping Center (CSC) Motion to discuss: Banfield Second: Sasson Motion to approve: Banfield Second: Sasson Vote: 7 to 0 Unanimous Motion passed Harbin stated the City had received an amendment to the application to reduce the area being considered for rezoning. She said the applicant was willing to leave a 150-foot buffer of OPD along Leisure Lane. She explained a land reduction did not require a new public hearing and that the Commission must provide a recommendation to City Council within 30 days of the original hearing date. Harbin said the Community Overlay District (COD) requirements apply to both zones CSC and OPD. She said site plans would be considered by the Commission when submitted and was separate from the zoning of the property. She explained that during the site plan review, the Commission could discuss curb cuts and landscaping. Clark asked if the Commission could grant conditional approval for a zone change. Harbin said the Commission could only discuss and approve zoning at this point. She said conditions may not be placed on zoning. Banfield said the City is roughly 12 years from reaching build out and he foresees issues such as this coming up again and again. He said all the remaining land left abuts residential to some degree. He said the developer has made several changes based on the public’s concerns and he appreciated them working together. Banfield stated he understood not everyone will be completely happy. Guenther said he was glad the developer agreed to remove the curb cut. He asked the developer and residents to continue working together regardless of the outcome of the zone change request. Sasson said it was about balancing the needs of the City versus the wants of the residents. He said the Commission received countless emails and comments voicing their concerns and giving their support. Sasson said he supports the approach the developer has taken to alleviate some resident’s concerns. He agreed traffic needed to be looked at regardless. Lawson commended the level of compromise made during the project design. Matranga and Neel both asked about considering the curb cut removal and Harbin explained the site plan was not tied to the zone change request. She said the site plan was a courtesy by the developer. Neel said she appreciated the developer and the homeowners working together. She said she thought the project could be beneficial to the City. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding appointments to the P&Z Liaison Schedule 4 August 17, 2017 P & Z Meeting Neel said the new Liaison schedule had been emailed out. She asked the Commissioners let her know if any assignments conflicted with their regular schedules. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding P&Z Subcommittee Assignments – Planning Subcommittee and Ordinance Subcommittee Neel appointed the Ordinance Subcommittee to consist of Sasson, Matranga, and Clark. She said they may choose who wants to be the Chairman. She then appointed Banfield, Guenther and Lawson as the Planning Subcommittee with Banfield remaining the Chairman. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Harbin said the next regular meetings would be held on September 7 and 21 at 7pm. Neel asked if they were full agendas to which Harbin said she was hoping to do some new Commissioner training. 8. Communications from a. Commissioners - No comments. b. Council liaison – Councilman Hill said the Commission demonstrated a great example of businesses working with residents. He said he was very pleased and thought it would be good for the City. c. Staff – Harbin said the APA Conference in Frisco, TX on November 1-3, 2017 would be very informative for the Commissioners. 9. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Becky Summers Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary