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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
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Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
November 6, 2003
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Thursday, November 6, 2003 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
Michele Brekke
Tom Burke
Jim Gibson·
Kevin Holland
Steve Y eretsky
Diana Steelquist-City Planner
Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator
With a quorum present, Chai1man Be1trand called the meeting to order to discuss the
following:
Call to order:
Regular Meeting:
1.Communications from the Commission
Commissioner Holland stated that as Planning & Zoning liaison, he attended the
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District meeting for October 28, 2003.
Chairman Be1trand stated that staff had provided him with communication
regarding pre-built homes. Chai1man Be1trand requested that staff electronically
provide the communication to all the Commissioners.· Chairman Bertrand stated
that the subject matter should be placed, as appropriate, on an upcoming agenda.
Chaitman Be1trand announced he attended the Tree Preservation Super
Subcommittee meeting on October 28, 2003. He felt like the meeting was very
productive and that the committee is making progress.
Chahman Be1trand also attended the Community Economic Development
Committee's regular meeting on November 5, 2003. There were two items on
that committee's agenda of interest to Planning & Zoning. These items were (1)
regarding the Grand Parkway, and it's proposed locations. The committee made a
recommendation to send a letter to the appropriate authorities recommending the
northern route of the Grand Parkway as it goes through a small portion of
Friendswo_od. In the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Planning & Zoning has
already approved this pait of the Thoroughfare Plan suppo1ting the nmthern route
of the Grand Parkway.
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The second item on the agenda for discussion and possible action was regarding
an area of land adjacent to the newly annexed land along FM 528. Currently this
land is zoned Single Family Residential (SFR), the CEDC felt that this land
should be rezoned to more closely match the newly annexed land. The CEDC felt
that staff should proceed with this recommendation.
2.Communications from the public
Joseph Pedilo, 6300 West Loop South, Ste.280, Bellaire, TX. Mr. Pedilo, an
attorney representing the homeowners of the Lakes at San Joaquin, spoke
regarding the sidewalks, safety issues, and open ditches.
Mr. Pedilo stated that sidewalks should be installed so that pedestrians could walk
safely though the subdivision. As it is now, the street is only twenty-four feet
wide, with open ditches, and does not allow for pedestrians to move safely out of
the way of vehicles.
Mr. Pedilo also stated that there should be a second gate for emergency purposes.
At this time that gate does not exist. This also creates a safety issue.
Mr. Pedilo asked that the Commission consider not excluding sidewalks on an
Amended Plat of the Lakes at San Joaquin.
Chairman Be11rand stated that, at this time, no request for an Amended Plat has
been submitted.
3.Consent Agenda's
A.Approval of the 10-08-03 special meeting minutes.
B.Approval of the 10-20-03 special meeting minutes.
C.Approval of the 10-23-03 regular meeting minutes.
D.Approval of the 10-29-03 special meeting minutes.
Motion:
Second:
Gibson-to approve the Consent Agenda
Brakebill
Commissioner Holland stated that the scheduled November date reflected on the
October 29, 2003 minutes was incorrect. This date should be November 12, 2003
and not November 13, 2003.
Commissioner Burke stated that some clarity should be stated in the October 23,
2003 minutes to reflect the following changes:
1.Page 2, paragraph 4, minutes should be revised to read:
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Vice-chairman Burke stated that an OPD would limit the development to
professional uses without adverse results to the goal of community economic
development and would be in line with the goals stated in the public hearing
brought by Dr. Baden and the prope1ty owner's representative.
2.Page 3, Item #5, paragraph 2, minutes should be revised to read:
Vice-chairman Burke stated that the setbacks did not seem to be the issue,
since no enlargement of the bui lding was being proposed.
3.Page 4, paragraph 3, minutes should be revised to read:
Mr. Darnell also stated that two paved entrance/exit roads would be
provided, one leading onto FM 528 and the other onto Lundy Lane.
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
Gibson-to approve changes to minutes
Brakebill
Unanimous Motion Carried
Regular Meeting:
4.Consideration and possible action regarding the Commercial Site Plan of the
Friendswood Retail Center located at 210 E. Parkwood Ave. (next to
Walgreen's).
Motion:
Second:
Holland-to approve with staff comments
Brekke
Jonathan Kagan, representative for Jonathan Kagan Prope1ties, addressed the
Commission regarding the Site Plan for 518/528 Retail Center. Mr. Kagan
explained that the proposed property would be located between the Whataburger
and the Walgreen's located along FM528.
The access to and from the prope1ty will be from FM528 and FM518.
Commissioner Holland asked if a traffic study had been done for this project.
Staff commented that a traffic study is not required when submitting site plans.
However, staff could require a traffic study; this was only on a case-by-case basis
Chaiiman Bertrand stated that the way the driveway allows vehicles to enter and
exit from Whataburger and the strip center could cause a safety issue. Chairman
Bertrand also stated that the landscaping plan showed that trees and shrubbery
were to be planted at the entrance/exit of that drive. Chairman Bertrand stated
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that he hoped when the landscaping features were planted, consideration would be
taken for the people who would need to see around the landscaping to exit onto
FM 528.
Some Commissioners were concerned with the east entrance/exit from FM 528
regarding left hand turns onto FM 528. Many ideas on how to prevent accidents
at the entrance/exit along FM 528 were discussed by the Conunission.
Mr. Kagan stated that he had discussed the entrance/exit with Whataburger and
was not able to find a better solution for the driveway. Mr. Kagan stated that the
installation of the shared access drive is part of Whataburger's construction not
his. He also stated that Whataburger had already gotten approval for that drive on
their site plan. In addition, Mr. Kagan explained that the number of drives allowed
on FM 528 is limited per TX Dot's safety requirement.
Staff stated that th� Fire Marshal's office and the Police Department both
reviewed the Site Plan and did not have any comments or concerns.
Commissioner Burke stated that the landscaping across the front of the property
should extend the full length of the property so that the landscaping would shield
the parking lot, per EOD requirements.
Mr. Kagan stated that he did not realize the landscaping did not go the full length
of the property and would be glad to correct it so it compiied with the ordinance.
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Holland-to widen driveway to thirty-five feet, and address staff
comments regarding complying to the photometric requirements
and getting final drainage approval, and take away one parking
space so that driveway can be widened.
Brekke
Holland-to add landscaping along the front of property.
Brekke
Commissioner Burke stated that the sidewalk along the back of the building
shows a ramp.
Mr. Kagan stated that he does not believe that the ramp at the back of the building
was there to meet ADA requirements.
Commissioner Burke stated that ramp at the back of the building indicated ADA,
so therefore if this ramp is kept; the parking spaces will _be affected.
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Commissioner Burke also gave a suggestion for using something other than eifs
(synthetic stucco) for the screening of the dumpster. Mr. Kagan stated that he did
not intend to use the efis system but would use a material that was in compliance.
Commissioner Burke explained that the proposed EOD/DOD requirements would
require the mechanical equipment on the roof of the retail center to be completely
screened.
Mr. Kagan stated that he thought that the elevation plans showed that the
mechanical equipment was completely screened. He also stated that some cities
he has developed in do require complete screening, so he thought that he had
addressed the screening issue.
Commissioner Burke stated that the cmTent EOD/DOD did not require complete
screening, but he wanted Mr. Kagan to be aware that the EOD/DOD is proposed
to be revised.
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Voted For:
Holland-to approve with staff recommendations, as well as, the
widening of the east entrance/exit to thirty-five feet in exchange
for the loss of one parking space, landscaping will continue the full
length across the front of the prope1ty, remove the sidewalk ramp
at the back of the building, and not allow the use of efis on the
exterior screening of the dumpster.
Brekke
Unanimous Motion CarriedThe Main Motion as amended was approved unanimously. Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding possible meeting date for proposed
Commission retreat.
6.
Staff announced to the Commission that December 5, 2003 was the available date
for the proposed Commission retreat.
Chairman Be1trand stated that he felt that all of the Commissioners should attend
this retreat. Chairman Be1trand asked if the entire Commission would be
available for the proposed date.
The December 5, 2003 date was not possible for all to attend. The Commission
then requested that staff provide two alternate dates in January for them to choose
from so that all could attend the retreat.
Discussion and possible action regarding Comprehensive Plan.
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Staff made a recommendation to integrate the U.T. Arlington Land Use plan into
the city's Comprehensive Plan. The U.T. Arlington Land Use plan has provided
background data and information that the City would be able to use to integrate
and update the City's current Comprehensive Plan. Staff would like to workshop
this at the next Planning & Zoning meeting to allow for the Commission to talk
about the introduction and the vision history of the city's Comprehensive Plan,
which is discussed in the U.T. Arlington Land Use Plan and not in the city's
current plan. Staff would like to go through at least one topic of the
Comprehensive Plan at every Planning & Zoning meeting. Staff has a goal of
completing this project in the next two to three months.-
Chairman Bertrand would like to specifically see a process that as each subject
area is reviewed, notices go out to committees and individuals, by e-mail or letter
as well as posting an agenda. Chairman Bertrand would like official notices to go
out to all the committees that have an interest in this.
Staff will workshop with the Commission on November 20, 2003, before the
regular meeting. Planning & Zoning will have a draft of the introduction and
history po1tion of the Comprehensive Plan, this will be presented so that the
Commission can make any changes that need to be made at that time.
7.Staff Report
A.Recent Z.B.O.A. decision regarding accessory building set back located
at 103 Royal Court.
Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBOA) granted a variance
for an accessory building to be built at 103 Royal Comt. This variance allowed
the building to be built inside the required setbacks. Staff asked the Commission
if it would like to revisit the idea of changing the setbacks for accessory buildings.
·· Chairman Bertrand stated that the Commission at this time could not address
setbacks since there were other project obligations that the Commission is
involved in.
8.Adjomnment.
With no further comment, the regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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