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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2004-08-19 SpecialMinutes of a Special Meeting ofthe Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission August 19, 2004 A special meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 5:30 pm at the Friendswood City Hall second floor conference room, located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following Planning & Zoning Commissioners were present: Bob Bertrand Tom Burke Jim Gibson Sherry Weesner Diana Steelquist-Planner Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator Mike Hodge -Director of CD/PW With a quorum present, Commissioners Brakebill, Holland and Klusendorf absent, Chaitman Bertrand, called the special meeting to order. Call to order: Special Meeting: 1.Discussion regarding Cluster Homes. The Commissioners discussed how the current Cluster Home ordinance should be revised. It was determined that a definition of "open space" and a definition of "green space" should be established. Ftuther, input from the City Attorney was requested on the issue of defining open space with regards to a golf course being used as open space. 2.Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan. No action was taken on this item. 3.Adjournment With no fu1ther comment the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. (!!fvv� � Che'ri Skelto Dev�lopment Cbordinator l Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission August 19, 2004 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, August 19, 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 Shen-y Weesner Loren Smith-City Attorney Diana Steelquiest-Planner Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator With a quorum present, Commissioner Holland and Commissioner Klusendorf absent, Chairman Bertrand 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 City Council meeting and the re­zoning request for property along FM 2351 at Woodland Trails had the firstreading with Council; the vote was 6 to 1 in favor of the re-zoning. Several otherordinances were passed such as the Entryway Overlay District/DowntownOverlay District (EOD/DOD) changes and the final reading of the Whitcombproperty, which received a vote of 7 to 0. Commissioner Gibson also stated heattended the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD)meeting. He reported that an increase in flow rate has been established to ClearCreek since debris was cleared from the creek.Commissioner Burke wanted to point out from the June 17, 2004 minutes, that thediscussion had summarized only one of the two points he was trying to make.The one point he wanted to make that did not get captured in those minutes waswith regards to -the subdivision Hunters Creek and lack of access from thesubdivision and HEB. Commissioner Burke stated he was trying to makeeveryone aware that whenever possible the interconnectivity between residentialand commercial should be considered.Chairman Bertrand asked Staff to investigate the protocol and determine if it ispossible to hear communications from the liaisons present at the meetings.2.Communications from the public.Page 1 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z No one spoke from the public at this tiII?-e, 3.Consent Agenda:A.Approval of the 6-17-04 regular meeting minutes.B.Approval of the 6-24-04 special meeting minutes.C.Approval of the 6-29-04 special meeting minutes.D.Approval of the 7-1-04 regular meeting minutes.E.Approval of the 8-2-04 special meeting minutes.F.Approval of the 8-5-04 regular meeting minutes.Motion: Second: Brakebill-to approve consent agenda. Gibson Commissioner Weesner requested that item "D" of the consent agenda be removed for discussion. Commissioner Burke requested item "E" of the consent agenda be removed for discussion. Amended Motion: Second: Second: Voted For: Chairman Be1trand-to remove Item "D" and Item "E" of the consent agenda for discussion. Weesner-Item "D" Burke-Item "E" Unanimous Motion CarriedItems "A", "B", "C", and "F" remained on the consent agenda for vote. Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Item "D" Commissioner ·weesner commented on Item 3, fifth paragraph, second sentence of the July 1, 2004 minutes. This sentence should read: Amended Motion: Second: Voted For: The immediately adjacent tracts to the No1th, South and East are residential. Brakebill-to approve Item "D" with changes. Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried Item "E" Commissioner Burke commented on Item IA, second parag raph, first sentence of the August 2, 2004 minutes. This sentence should read: Overall, the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission felt the Governance Process using an Environmental Scan/Rezoning Rep01t was worthwhile and the more information the public was provided with about a project, the better. The Page 2 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z [ Commis sioners present also voiced the opinion that Staffs report be communicated prior to the public hearing and not be presented at the public hearing. Item lB last sentence should read: Amended Motion: Second: Voted For: Some discussion between Staff, Planning and Zoning and City Council took place, especially with regards to where the EOD/DOD intersect. The following discussion was concerning the effect that the existing, as well as the proposed changes to those ordinances would have on existing developments and legal non­ conforming developments. That further consideration would be given as the downtown area plan took form. Brakebill-to approve Item "E" with changes. Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding Zone Classification change for property located along FM 518 and Bay Area Boulevard called the West Ranch development. A.From Single Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC), 74 acres being Tracts 3 & 7, and Multi-Family Residential -Garden Home District (MFR-GHD) 240.19 acres being Tracts 2, 4 & 6 and Single Family Residential (SFR) 404.5 acres being Tracts 1 & 5, known as the West Property along FM 518. B.From Multi-Family Residential-Garden Home District (MFR-GHD), 240.19 acres, Tracts 2, 4 & 6, and Single Family Residential (SFR) 404.5 acres Tract 1 & 5 to Planned Unit Development-Cluster Homes (POD-Cluster Homes), known as the West pro perty along FM 518. C.From Single Family (SFR) 47.3 acres, Tract 8, located off Bay Area Boulevard to Planned Unit Development-Cluster Homes (PU:D-Cluster Homes). Chaitman Be1trand gave an ove1view of the history of the development. He also explained that the public hearing for the project was held last month. Chairman Bertrand stated at the public hearing comments were made about prohibiting commercial prope1ty along the EOD and DOD. For the record Chairman Bertrand stated that the EOD and DOD does permit commercial property. In addition, Commissioner Brakebill recused himself from any discussion or vote on this proposed development. Page 3 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z I The Commission recommended approval of all three requests. In making the recommendation, the Commission clarified that the Cluster Home project would be limited to 1,500 home sites as pmt of the PUD ordinance. The· Commission believes that the Master Plan of the West Ranch is well designed and is civically responsible. By developing as Cluster Homes and providing Open Space along our natural creek areas, the development meets the goals of the Open Space Task Force and the Pm·ks Master Plan. This development will provide public access to our creeks, which have for the most part only been accessible through private lots. Cluster Homes may also provide places for those who work in our city, affordable home sites to also live here. Changing demographics also indicate that smaller lots m·e desirable for seniors and empty nesters. This development as designed creates a walkable community with access to parks, schools and shopping along the trail system. By providing 74 acres of commercial in the development, the Master Plan is also helping the Community reach the Vision 2020 goal of 80 percent residential and 20 commercial. Density was discussed but was not an issue so long as the PUD ordinance specifically limits the development to 1500 lots. All of the Commissioners agreed that the density proposed was well below what could develop if left as Single Family Residential. Drainage was also discussed. However, the Commission knows that the design review and criteria for the detention will be fully addressed during the platting process. Also when platting, some of the Commissioners expressed that they would like to discourage any street connections with the Rancho Viejo subdivision. However, these and other platting issues will have to be fully discussed at the time of the plat review. At this time, the Commission is reviewing proposed changes to the Cluster Home Ordinance. The Commission is aware of the Agent's requests for increased lot coverage and set back reductions, which are not currently available with the current ordinance. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Lakes of Falcon Ridge Section Two. Motion: Second: Burke-to approve Preliminary Plat with Staff comments Brakebill Saib Saour with Benchmark Engineering addressed the Commission. Mr. Saour stated that he represented Brighton Homes who recently bought the prope1ty out of bankruptcy to develop. Mr. Saour explained that this was the second section of the original subdivision and will contain 79 lots. This subdivision will also have Page 4 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z an interconnee:tion to Parkview Drive. Mr. Saour also stated that the plan had received preliminary drainage district approval. Mr. Saour addressed each item of the Staff comments and will comply with each of Staffs comments. Chairman Bertrand stated that he would like to have the applicant provide an access to the detention pond for safety issues. Mr. Saour stated that he could provide that access. Commissioner Burke stated that a verbiage statement appears on the first page of the Preliminary Plat does not meet the requirements for the City of Friendswood. This note should be removed. Mr. Saour thanked City Staff and especially the Development Coordinator, Cheri Skelton for all the assistance that was provided with this project. Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of the Laurence Cline Subdivision. Discussion took place regarding this property but no motion was made. 7.Discussion regarding Conceptual Plan for Mary's Creek Development located off N01th Friendswood Dr. Tony Banfield Jr. addressed the Commission. Mr. Banfield explained that last year his company purchased this IO-acre tract to develop. The majority of the prope1ty is zoned Community Shopping Center (CSC) with part of it being zoned Single Family Residential (SFR). Mr. Banfield explained that the current zone does not work for his devel opment. He will be requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD)/Specific Use Permit (SUP) for his project. He also explained that his development is mainly structured to the "empty nesters" and should not have any impact ·on the school system. Mr. Banfield stated that the townhomes would be for sale and would consist of a square footage between 1800 and 2200 in size. This would result in a density of approximately 4.7 units per acre. In addition, the Home Owner's Association (HOA) will be responsible for the maintenance of the utilities and streets. Commissioner Burke asked Mr. Banfield if the project was going to be phased and where the outfall of the detention pond would be. Mr. Banfield stated that it would probably be phased; however, there is already interest in the office park so that construction could begin at the same time as the residential section. With regards to the outfall, it is constructed to go to Mary's Creek. In addition, the target date for construction to begin is November of 2004. Commissioner Burke stated that the Fire Marshall's Office should look at the design of the project. Page 5 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z Chairman Bertrand stated that the plans did not seem to show where a dumpster location was proposed. He also stated the Entryway Overlay District (EOD) will require the dumpster to be screened. Mr. Banfield thanked the Commission and stated that within the next ten days he will be applying for a zone change for the project. 8.Discussion and possible action regarding the Planning and Zoning Mission Statement. A draft mission statement was prepared by Commissioner Brakebill and Commissioner Holland and presented to the Commission. After reviewing the draft, some verbiage was changed. Staff will prepare a final draft with changes to the mission statement for the Commission's approval. 9.Status report from the Commissioners regarding 2004 goals. The Commission reviewed and updated their 2004 goals. One item that was requested by the Commission was that Staff provide the minutes from the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD) meetings, if possible. 10.Staff Report Staff reported that a joint public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2004. The public hearing is concerning two re-zoning requests and an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Miniwarehouse use. Staff also reported that the property on Woodland Trail had the first reading with City Council. In addition, Staff stated that sign ordinance draft would hopefully be ready by September for the Commission to review. Staff also explained the Galveston County Appraisal District numbers for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is being reviewed manually to ensure accuracy. 11.Adjournment With no fmther comment the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. l. �/<.< - · <Umv � � C�i Skel� Development Coordinator Page 6 of 6 8/19/04 P & Z