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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1973-07-12 Regular FPZC--M-7-12-73 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 12, 1973 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, July 12, 1973 at the Friendswood City Hall . In the absence of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman Tracy Spears presided. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Tracy Spears, Vice-Chairman C. C. Bost, Chairman Leah North, Secretary Charles Coe Robert Phillips James B. Shore Clyde Raney Ed Zeitler, Council Rep. AUDIENCE Among the audience were Bob and Jean Bilderback , Tony Paschall of the Friendswood Journal , Dixie and Jim Gartrell of Gulf Coast Engineering, and Billy and Don McAninch of Polly Ranch Estates . 1 . MINUTES July 5, 1973 - Approved as read. 2. INFORMATION REPORTS A. Clear Creek Woods lot sizes . The City Manager reported that a question had arisen regarding the required lots sizes in Clear Creek Woods . Five subdivision lots are about to be built upon which have dimensions of 70' by 100' and 75' by 100' . These lots do not now conform to the zoning ordinance. Also complicating the issue is the fact that three of the original subdivision lots were sold as two lots and the builder bought (or is in the process of acquiring) both of these lots and wishes once more to bonsider them as three lots . The City Attorney is coming up with an opinion. Until that time the Building Inspector will not issue a permit. B. Kent office building - 101 E. Edgewood. The City Manager discussed with the Commission what could be done to prevent such things as tress being cut after the Commission specified that the permit should be issued contingent on no trees being cut. Fie suggested that these requirements be noted on the information sheets when they are returned to the Building Official . This is now being done. Mr. Phillips mentioned that the driveway had also been changed after approval by the Commission of another driveway plan. Mrs. North mentioned the change in configuration and proposed use of the building after stipulation of parking spaces by the Commission. In response to a question, the City Manager answered that he thought the building was now being used, but he did not know if a Certificate of Zoning Compliance had been issued . Mr. Spears suggested that any business should be required to get compliance certificate before the building was used, and that when a building permit was issued �Mer should be given stating that a Certificate of Zoning Compliance was required before the building would be occupied. 2 FPZC-M-7-12-73 C. Fox Meadows . The problem of an entrance being installed which is not in compliance with what the Commssion approved was discussed with the City Manager. Mrs . North reported that Mr. Bogren, the engineer for the development had been in touch with her and had thought that he had left two or three copies of the approved plat and plans with the City after approval . Neither Mrs . North or Mr. Morgan knew where they were. Mrs . North remembered that this subdivision was one where only the originals had been submitted with the linen and no prints. Mr. Bogren had then taken them back after approval to have prints made , but she did not remember receiving any and did not have any of the final plat or plans in her file. No action was taken pending location of the plat and plans as approved. Mrs. North will talk to the Highway Department. Two of the Commission members had taken the time to pull out of the entrance as installed and feel that it is a blind intersection. D. Mainland Savings. The problem of the Mainland Savings Building and fence being constructed in violation of the zoning ordinance was discussed with the City Manager. E. Depth of Zoning Strips. The City Manager reported that the City Secretary is still researching minutes in an attempt to find a definitive answer regarding the depth of the strips. He felt that if she could not find a specific answer,that the problem could best be resolved by referring it to the Board of Adjustment as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance. F. Mustang Meadows. The City Manager related that at Monday night' s Council that four Councilmen indicated that they would go along with the Commission' s recommendation that the subdivision be approved without City services , but that one Councilman had changed his mind afterward . Guy Wilkinson from the GAlveston County Health Department will be at next Monday' s Council meeting. He stated that Mr. Gartrell had come up with some cost figures, running about $1500 to $2000 the septic tank and well route and $3900 per lots for City services . Mr. Gartrell did not bring the plans by until this afternoon. Mr. Spears suggested that the Commission take no action on this subdivision tonight. Attachment H. Montagne rezoning request. The Secretary reported that Mr. Montagne's #1 check had been returned along with a letter of explanation. Attachment I . Mustang Meadows . The Secretary reported that the City Council had been #2 officially notified of the Commission's position regarding the acceptance of Mustang Meadows without City services. J. Zoning Law books . The City Manager informed the Commission that the books on Zoning Law by Anderson had been ordered and three week delivery was expected. He gave the Secretary copies of the purchase orders for these and for three other books ordered. This is a repeat pair of orders for the books which were previously ordered but never received . K. Budget. The City Manager indicated that he would like our budget requests by the first of August. The Commission should indicate if they want a Planning Attorney and/or Planning Consultant, as had been discussed by the Commission earlier. 3 FPZC-M-7-12-73 3. BUILDING PERMITS hment BP # Mr. Jerry Smithson appeared to request approval for the #s (Baptist addition of two permanent metal buildings on the Baptist Church) Church property. The question of whether adequate parking spaces would be left was discussed. Mr. Smithson stated that parking would be adequate except at Christmas . After comparison with the requirements as stated in the Zoning Ordinance, it was concluded that enough parking spaces could be obtained by using space available at the parsonage if this became necessary. Motion was made by Phillips , seconded by Raney, that the Commission recommend approval . Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. North expressed a concern regarding the adequacy of the fire exits and asked that special attention be given this in the building department's office. 4. SUBDIVISIONS ttachment Polly Ranch Mr. Billy McAninch appeared to request approval of pre- #4 preliminary plans for Polly Ranch Estates . There was a brief discussion as to whether everything had been submitted as required. The City Manager suggested that these things could be caught on the Preliminary Plat. Motion was then made by Raney, seconded by North , the the pre-application plans and data be approved . Motion passed unanimously. Mrs . North gave Billy McAninch a copy of the Subdivision Ord- inance 23-A. In response to a question from Mrs . North, Mr. McAninch stated that he had no objestion to showing the 100-year flood line on the plat. ,ttachment Mustang Meadows Mr. Jim Gartrell presented Mustang Meadows for final approval . #5 Mr. Gartrell and the City Manager went over the items in which the continued to be some disagreement. Item 2-b was settled in the developer's favor by a three to one vote, with North dissenting. Item 3-d was approved . Mr. Raney asked for the cost figures. Mr. Gartrell stated that water installation would cost $69,000 and sewer installation $74,000, or $3272 per tract. He also stated that a $2000 minimum for septic tank and water well was if the owner did it himself. Mr. Gartrell stated that nowhere are they selling 2 1/2 acre lots on City Services . The developer cannot put houses on smaller lots because of numerous oil lines in the area. Motion was made by Raney, seconded by Phillips , that Mustang Meadows Final Plat be approved. Mrs . North asked whether reference had been made to the blanket easement on the plat. Mr. Gartrell showed her where reference was made to the Humble Oil easement. North asked about Amoco and Humble Pipeline Co. easements. Mr. Gartrell stated they were under the Humble Oil easement. Motion passed 3-1 , North dissenting . 4 FPZC-M-7-12-73 5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Zoning Regulation Motion was made by Raney, seconded by Phillips , that a Hearing public hearing be called for August 9, 1973, regarding the rewording of the zoning ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Apartment Density To confirm agreement reached during a workshop with Council on June 11 , motion was made by North , seconded by Phillips , that apartments be limited to 18 per acre and townhouses be limited to 8.9 per acre. Motion passed unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT The remainder of the agenda items were postponed until next week and the meeting adjourned at 10:55. Secretary Approved: ��Oytit.Cc� -��" '�