HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2004-09-16 RegularI
Min utes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
September 16, 2004
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at
910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present:
Bob Bertrand
David Brakebill
Tom Burke
Jim Gibson
Roy K.lusendorf
Sherry Weesner
Diana Steelquist-Planner
Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator
With a quornm present, Commissioner Holland absent, Chairman Be1trand called the
meeting to order to discuss the following:
Call to order:
Regular Meeting:
1.Communications from the Commission.
Commissioner Gibson stated that he attended the Galveston County Consolidated
Drainage District (GCCDD) meeting and the Sun Meadow Plaza project passed
for Final approval. He also stated that GCCDD was in agreement on attending a
workshop with Planning and Zoning with regards to regional detention.
Chairman Bertrand requested Staff to follow up with the GCCDD about the
workshop.
2.Communications from the public.
No one spoke from the public at this time.
3.Consent Agenda:
A.Approval of the 9-2-04 special meeting minutes.
B.Approval of the 9-2-04 regular meeting minutes.
Motion:
Second:
Brakebill-to approve the consent agenda
Gibson
Commissioner Weesner requested Item "A" be removed for discussion.
Item "B" of the consent agenda was then voted upon.
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Voted For:
Motion:
Second:
Unanimous
Weesner-remove Item "A" for discussion
Burke
Motion Carried
Commissioner Weesner stated Item 2, page 2, second sentence should be:
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
The analysis of land uses came from the tax roles.
Brakebill-to approve with changes to Item "A" of the consent
agenda.
Gibson
Unanimous Motion Carried
4.Consideration and possible action regarding Zone Classification change for
property located along the 3900 Block of West Bay Area Boulevard.
A.From Single Family Residential (SFR) to Multifamily Residential-Garden
Home District (MFR-GHD), Tract 2, 45.8541 Acre tract, John Dickinson
survey abstract 15, Harris County, TX.
B.From Multi-Family Residential-Garden Home District (MFR-GHD), to
Planned Unit Development-Cluster Home (PUD-Cluster Home), Tract 2,
45.8541 Acre tract, John Dickinson survey abstract 15, Harris County, TX
Motion:
Second:
Gibson-to approve zone classification change
Weesner
Chairman Bertrand stated that this item was presented at the Joint Public Hearing
with City Council on September 13, 2004. He also stated no one spoke for or
against this project.
Dick Duffy, 8584 Katy Freeway, was present to address any questions the
Commission had regarding this project.
Commissioner Burke asked if the lines at what appears to be the entrance of the
subdivision indicate the subdivision would be a gated community with private
streets. Mr. Duffy responded that the lines do represent a gated community, but if
the Commission voted not to have the gates, he would still proceed with his
project. Commissioner Burke pointed out to the Commission that Mr. Duffy is
asking for a zone change to a Planned Unit Development/Cluster Home
(PUD/Cluster Home) and a master Site Plan is required for this request, therefore
the concept of a gated community versus a non-gated community must be voted
on with the zone change request. Mr. Duffy requested the Commission consider
the gates in their decision. Commission Burke also asked Mr. Duffy if a gated
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community existed, would there be public access to a hike and bike trail along the
creek. Mr. Duffy stated that hike and bike trails were not part of the plan for this
development. Commissioner Weesner stated that the open space that this tract of
land offers would be suitable to the city and appealing to the public.
Commissioner Brakebill stated that future drawings should have better
infmmation and should have items on the drawing labeled accordingly.
Commissioner Burke asked Staff how it would be possible to let the public enjoy
a hike and bike trail on private property.
Motion:
Second:
Burke-that the PUD/Cluster Home incorporate a minimum hike
and bike trail through the development with public access.
Klusendorf
Chaiiman Bertrand stated the motion made by Commissioner Burke should be
discussed with the City Attorney to ensure the requirement can be placed on
private property. The Commissioners agreed that the public access through the
project should be allowed.
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
Weesner-to table item for City Attorney's clarification of legal
issues regarding property access.
Bertrand
Unanimous Motion to Table Carried
5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Zone Classification change for
property located at 1623 Friendswood Lakes Boulevard.
A.Zone Classification change 1.445 acre tract of land being a portion of
umestricted Reserve "B" along Friendswood Lakes Boulevard,
Friendswood Lakes Subdivision, Section 1, Galveston County, Texas,
from: Single-Family Residential (SFR), to: Office Park District (OPD).
(1623 Friendswood Lakes Bouleva rd).
Chai1man Bertrand gave a brief history of the re-zoning request and
Commissioner Gibson reviewed the comments and concerns presented by citizens
present at the public hearing. Items of concern were: allowable view into back
yards and the safety issue it will create for families with small children. Also, not
being able to view the entire pond due to visual obstruction, commercial prope1ty
within the subdivision will take away from the beauty of the subdivision, and the
builders stated that the prope1ty was only for residential use.
Motion:
Second:
Burke-to open for discussion
Brakebill
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Chairman Bertrand asked each Commissioner to voice their views on this
proposed zone change. It was felt by most Commissioners the land the developer
is requesting to be re-zoned is infringing on the subdivision, there is not property
tax gain for the city, and one Commissioner stated he felt the un restrictive
reserve, which the developer is trying to rezone, should have been done at the
time the subdivision was being developed. The Commissioners also expressed an
interest in seeing the Master Commercial Plan for the area. The Commission also
pointed out there is no other commercial development in the area to support a
change in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which indicates the property as
Single Family Residential. In addition, it was recognized that Frien dswood Lakes
Boulevard would one day be Brittany Bay Boulevard but is cutTently not open to
through traffic.
Voted For: Be1trand
Voted Against: Brakebill, Burke, Gibson, Klusendorf, Weesner
Motion Failed
6.Consideration and possible action regarding amending Zoning Ordinance
Revisions to the Permitted Use Table by adding Use #53113 Lessors of mini
warehouses and self-storage units.
Motion:
Second:
Gibson-to approve the amendment to the Permitted Use Table
Weesner
After discussion the Commission felt Use #53113 should be restricted with a
Specific Use Pe1mit in the following zoning districts: Community Shopping
Center (CSC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Local Neighborhood
Commercial (LNC), Business Park (BP) and Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Miniwarehouses and self-storage units should be permitted in: Light Industrial
(LI), and Industrial (I) districts. The issue of concern was pe1mitting
miniwarehouse and self-storage units in Office Park District (OPD) and Original
Business District (OBD), which with this recommendation they will not be
allowed.
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
Burke-remove "S" from the Pe1mitted Use table for Office Park
District and Original Business District and allow miniwarehouses
with a Specific Use Permit in Business Park District (BP).
Weesner
Unanimous Motion Carried
7.Consideration and possible action regarding tree requirements on the Commercial
Site Plan of the Primrose School located at 1410 FM 518.
Motion: Gibson-to approve request of applicant to replace required Cedar
Tree with a Live Red Oak.
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Second: Brakebill
Commissioner Burke stated that on the Site Plan originally approved by the
Commission there appeared to be approximately a half a dozen trees on this
property that could be saved during construction versus being removed because of
excavation of the detention pond. He also stated he believed the Galveston
County Consolidated Drainage District had stated at one time trees within the
detention pond were allowable.
8.Discussion and possible action regarding the meeting rotation schedule of
Commissioners.
Chairman Bertrand commended Commissioner Holland and Staff on the rotation
scheduled presented to the Commissioners. Commissioner Weesner stated that
the schedule did not reflect someone attending City Council meetings. Staff
stated the rotation schedule would be revised to include City Council meetings
then would be redistributed. Chairman Be1trand requested a motion for him to
send a letter out to all the other committees and boards with the revised schedule.
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
Burke-to approve rotation schedule with changes and having the
Chairman send out a letter to the different committees and boards.
Weesner
Unanimous Motion Carried
9.Status report from the Commissioners regarding 2004 goals.
The Commission reviewed their 2004 goals. Commissioner Holland presented
through Staff a liaison rotation schedule of other committees and boards. This
completed another goal item. Chai1man Be1trand stated he felt to finish the
Comprehensive Land Use Study additional workshops should be scheduled to
complete this goal before the end of the year. After discussion amongst the
Commission it was decided a Saturday workshop would be better for all
Commissioners to attend.
10.Repmts
A.Staff
Staff reported attending a conference in San Jose, California for mixed-use
development.
B.Liaisons
City Council liaison reported the second reading with City Council for the zone
classification change for the Forest of Friendswood passed on September 13,
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2004. In addition, the Council liaison stated he would not be able to attend the
American Planning Association Conference as originally thought.
11.Adjournment
With no fmther comment the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Development Coordinator
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