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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2006-09-07 RegularI Minutes of a Regular Meeting Of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission September 7, 2006 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held Thursday, September 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered: 1.Call to orde1; The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. with the following present: Jim Gibson Sherry Weesner Eugene Hammett Kevin Holland Diana Steelquist -Staff Planner Mona Miller -Development Coordinator Jim Hill -Council Liaison Roy Klusendorf 7 :27 p.m. Commissioners Bob Bertrand and Mark Van Riper were absent. PUBLIC HEARING 2.To receive public input, either oral or written regarding: A.Final Park 518 Reserve "B" Replat and Addition located at the intersection of FM 518 and FM 528. Dan King of Kandiland Daycare, I 04 Victoria, spoke in opposition. He stated that the current condition of the detention area is unacceptable. He explained that it has very high weeds and mosquitoes. Mr. King stated that he is considering installing a 6' wood fence due to complaints from his clients. REGULAR SESSION 3.Communication from the public/committee liaisons. None. 4.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of the 8-17-06 Regular meeting minutes. b.Approval of the 8-21-06 Special meeting minutes. Motion: Weesner -to remove August 21, 2006 minutes from consent agenda. Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Page 1 of 5 09/07/06 Planning & Zoning Motion Carried Motion: Holland -to approve the August 17, 2006 minutes as submitted. Second: Gibson Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Commissioner Weesner expressed her disagreement with the way that Item #3 on the August 21, 2006 minutes was written. She stated that it sounds like there was a consensus of Council on the direction of the committee. She explained, however, that she did not agree that there was a consensus, but that there were different comments and opinions from several Councilmembers. Chairperson Holland asked Commissioner Weesner to draft verbiage that she would be comfortable with for this item. Conunissioner Weesner agreed. Motion: Gibson -to table August 21, 2006 minutes Second: Hammett Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Appendix C, to allow certain special exceptions for gas stations located within the Original Business District (OBD). Commissioner Weesner explained that she is opposed to recommending these changes to City Council for _three reasons: 1) These amendments will not bring the tlu-ee existing stations into compliance, 2) The current marketing strategy for gas stations is for large gas stations with many pumps and convenience stores and 3) She feels that these amendments should be reconsidered after the downtown zoning has been decided. Motion: Gibson -to recommendation to City Council the proposed amendments as submitted Second: Holland Voted For: 3 to 1 (Weesner opposed) Motion Carried 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Stonecreek at West Ranch, Section Two. Commissioner Weesner explained that she did not receive any staff recommendation letters. Ms. Steelquist read staff comments and stated that they do have preliminary approval from the drainage district. Motion: Weesner -to approve with staff conunents Second: Holland Conunissioner Weesner asked Jeff Anderson with Friendswood Development Company about GCCDD Note #2 stating that the maintenance would be the responsibility of the property owner. Commissioner Weesner asked who the property owner is. Page 2 of 5 2 09/07 /06 Planning & Zoning I ; Mr. Anderson explained that note is being changed to state that the management company will maintain those areas. Commissioner Weesner asked about GCCDD Note #5 regarding plantings in side lot drainage easements. Mr. Anderson explained that the drainage district does not allow anything to be planted in the 3' side drainage easements on each lot. Ms. Steelquist stated that this is a standard drainage district plat note. Amended Motion: Weesner -to approve with staff comments and the addition of stating that the management company will maintain easements, reserves, etc. Second: Gibson Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 7.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Creekside at West Ranch Section Two. Motion: Weesner -to approve with staff comments and the addition of stating that the management company will maintain easements, reserves, etc. Second: Gibson Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 8.Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a bond for the construction of sidewalks within platted reserves in Creekside at West Ranch Section One, Stonecreek at West Ranch Section One, Estates of West Ranch Section One. Ms. Steelquist explained that the ordinance requires that sidewalks are installed prior to Council's approval of the plat. In this subdivision, she added that there are extensive sidewalks and trails throughout the reserves. The development is asking to provide a bond to the City, instead of building the sidewalks now. She stated that they would like to get all of their landscaping and sprinkler system in prior to installing the sidewalks. Chairperson Holland asked Mr. Anderson about another agreement that they had made with the City regarding sidewalks. Mr. Anderson explained that they have agreed to install sidewalks within their property along one side of Bay Area in the Autumn Creek subdivision. Commissioner Weesner questioned whether the sidewalk would be built on both sides of Bay Area. Mr. Anderson said that their agreement with the City was only for one side of the street. Chairperson Holland commended the developer for taking on this responsibility. Ms. Steelquist stated that the proposed bond amount has been figured at four dollars per foot of sidewalk. Chairperson Holland mentioned that concrete and rebar prices are increasing. He suggested setting the bond amount at five dollars per foot. Mr. Anderson agreed. Motion: Hanunett -to approve with change to five dollars per foot of sidewalk on bond Second: Weesner Page 3 of 5 09/07/06 Planning & Zoning 3 Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Commissioner Klusendorf entered the meeting at 7:27 pm. 9.Consideration and possible action regarding Commercial Site Plan of Calvary Chapel Church. Ms. Steelquist explained that most of the comments from the September 5, 2006 memo have been addressed with new drawings. She stated that even though the building exceeds the normal allowed building height, the ordinance allows additional height for stage towers and scenery lofts. Motion: Gibson -to approve with staff comments Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 10.Discussion and possible action regarding the Commercial Site Plan approval process. Chairperson Holland explained that when the Commission considered staff approving Commercial site plans previously, he was concerned about staffing levels. However, now he believes that staff can handle this review themselves, without Planning and Zoning's review. Commissioner Weesner stated that the process works fine just as it is. She expressed concern for ·staff overlooking issues on the site plans that Planning and Zoning might notice. Commissioner Klusendorf agreed with Commissioner Weesner's comments. Motion: Holland -to allow staff to review and approve commercial site plans only. The motion failed due to lack of a second. 11.Communications from the Cornn1ission. a.CAB report from Kevin Holland Ms. Steelquist stated that Chairperson Holland provided an agenda and previous minutes for the Community Appearance Board meeting that he attended. 12.Reports. a.Council Liaison None. b.Staff -DRC report, Release of Right-of-Way to Dr. Larry Smith, Upcoming American Planning Association Conference October 18-21, Liaison Schedule Ms. Steelquist mentioned that a DRC report and the Liaison schedule is attached for the Commission's review. She also informed the Commission of the upcoming Texas AP A Conference in Corpus Christi in October. She encouraged any Commissioners Page 4 of 5 09/07/06 Platming & Zoning 4 I : I who could attend to do so. In addition, Ms. Steelquist gave an update on the release of Right of Way with Dr. Smith. 13.Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. OC}.ro� Mona Miller Development Coordinator Page 5 of 5 09/07/06 Planning & Zoning 5