HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2019-04-18 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Joe Matranga Commissioner Richard Sasson
Commissioner Eric Guenther Commissioner Marc Perry
Becky Summers, Development Coordinator Mary Kay Fischer, City Attorney
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner/Director of CDD
Absent: Lundquist, Banfield, Clark
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with 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 be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action.)
None.
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.
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 April 1, 2019
Motion to approve: Sasson
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Second: Perry
Vote: 4 to 0 Unanimous Motion Passed
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.
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a one-time, one-year extension for the final
plat of Friendswood Trails Section 1, 2, and Commercial Reserve
Motion to approve: Guenther
Second: Sasson
Vote: 4 to 0 Unanimous Motion Passed
Harbin said the Subdivision Ordinance allows developers to request a year extension on
final plats.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan for Site One Landscape to be
located at 4448 FM 2351
Motion to approve: Perry
Second: Guenther
Vote: 4 to 0 Unanimous Motion Passed
Harbin said the proposed project was for a landscape supply company to be located on
FM 2351 as part of the recently approved Industry Park Friendswood.
Stephanie Canady/Coastal Bend Engineering explained Northwinds Construction is to
buy and develop the land to lease to Site One Landscape. She said they are excited to
bring new business to Friendswood.
Perry asked if sidewalks would be installed. Canady answered sidewalks would not be
installed since the access is through a private easement as opposed to a roadway. Sasson
asked if the business was a nursery or landscape company. Canady said she believed they
provided both services.
Matranga questioned the minimal amount of windows and chain link fencing. Harbin
stated the property is zoned Industrial so the chain link fencing and metal building were
permitted. She also said Industrial zoning did not have fenestration requirements.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to R2010-09 Planning and
Zoning Rules of Procedure to change meeting days from first and third Thursdays to
second and fourth Thursdays
Motion to approve: Perry
Second: Sasson
Vote: 4 to 0 Unanimous Motion Passed
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Harbin said she did not have any additional information since the last discussion. She
explained the new dates and process would be effective June 1st.
7. Discussion regarding the addition of NAICS use #6239 Other Residential Care Facilities
to the Appendix C Zoning Ordinance Section 7.P.6. Permitted Use Table
Harbin explained staff received an inquiry about opening a 24-hour day care facility. She
said the City’s Permitted Use Table did not include NAICS #6239 Other Residential Care
Facilities and staff was working on adding it to the PUT. Harbin said the state has
requirements for such facilities and the City process would be similar to the one used for
Personal Care Facilities with the S1 designation. She finished by explaining staff needs
more time to research but wanted to give the Commission a heads up.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Harbin said a Joint Public Hearing would be held on Monday, May 6th .
Motion to move regular meeting to May 6: Sasson
Second: Guenther
Vote: 4 to 0 Unanimous Motion Passed
13. Communications from the Commission
a. Commissioners – Perry said he had been unable to attend his liaison assignment and
asked the Chairman if they need to discuss changes. He said he does monitor the agendas in
case any PZ related items are scheduled. Matranga said it was fine for now but to let him
know if attending became an issue.
b. Ordinance Subcommittee Update – Sasson said the subcommittee was still on hold.
c. Planning Subcommittee Update – Banfield not in attendance.
d. Downtown District Subcommittee Update – Matranga said the Downtown subcommittee
was on hold.
e. Council Liaison – Branson said Keep Friendswood Beautiful was awarded a gold star.
f. Staff – Harbin said the March 2019 DRC report had been sent out.
10. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary