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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2005-10-06 RegularMinutes of a Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission Octobe1· 6, 2005 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, October 6, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers in city hall located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present: Bob Bertrand-7:25 p.m. Jim Gibson Kevin Holland Roy Klusendorf Mark Van Riper-7:07 p.m. Sherry Weesner Loren Smith-City Attorney-7:05 p.m. David Smith-Council Liaison Diana Steelquist-Staff Planner Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator With a quorum present, Commissioner Bertrand and Brakebill absent, Chairman Holland called the meeting to order to discuss the following: 1.Call to order 2.Communications from the public No one spoke from the public spoke at this time. 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of the 8-18-05 special/regular meeting minutes. b.Approval of the 8-24-05 special meeting minutes. c.Approval of the 9-1-05 regular meeting minutes. d.Approval of the 9-12-05 special meeting minutes. e.Approval of the 9-13-05 special meeting minutes f.Approval of the 9-15-05 special/regular meeting minutes. It was asked to remove Consent Agenda items "C" and "D" for discussion. The remaining Consent Agenda was then voted on. Motion: Gibson-to approve items a, b, e & f Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Commission Klusendorf stated the last sentence under Item 4 of the 9-1-05 minutes should read: "Commissioner Klusendorf stated he felt the proposed subdivision would create a traffic issue for Melody Lane and the schedule for widening Melody Lane should be evaluated before this subdivision is approved." Page 1 of 4 10-6-05 P & Z Commissioner Weesner stated the comment from Bill Finger under Item E. on the 9-12-05 minutes should read: "He also stated that allowing this proposal eliminates the need for Office Park District (OPD), and it negatively impacts residential values. The sentence stating, "in addition, Mr. Finger did list several reasons why the limitations should be lifted should be struck out." Motion: Second: Voted For: Tabled Items Gibson-to approve with changes items "C" and "D" Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the zoning ordinance to include the definitions of Open Space and Green Space. Motion: Second: Voted For: Gibson-to remove from table Klusendorf Unanimous Motion Carried The Conunission had much discussion regarding the inclusion of the words ' golf courses' in the definition of Open Space. They recognize that citizens in the Community perceive the playing greens of a golf course to be open space. However, there are other secondary uses associated with a golf course which should not be considered as open space. These associated uses might include a clubhouse, parking lot, restaurant, pro-shop and facility storage buildings for equipment and golf carts. The Conunission believes that not listing golf courses as an example of open space will not preclude a proposal to include a golf course in any application requesting a golf course be considered as such. The Commission believes each individual application should be considered independently and that the definitions provide only a few examples of what might be considered as either open space or green space. These examples are not intended to be exclusive. Each developer should use these as ideas of what Open Space or Green Space could be. Therefore, the definition of Open Space was further amended to clarify that the examples listed in the definition of Open Space are just a few of the kinds of things that could be counted as Open Space. Amended Motion: Second: Voted For: Amended Motion: Second: Weesner-accept definitions as is but remove "golf course" and add " a few examples are" Van Riper Unanimous Motion Carried Weesner-add "examples include but are not limited to" Klusendorf Page 2 of 4 10-6-05 P & Z I Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried The definition should read: "Open Space: A restricted reserve located within a development with limited low-impact amenities. Amenities may be passive or active. A few examples include but are not limited to: green space both natural and landscaped, detention areas, trails, lakes, pavilions, benches, outdoor cooking facilities, and active recreational facilities such as ball and soccer fields, playgrounds, and the like." 5.Consideration and possible action regarding revisions to the zoning ordinance to include additional roadways in the Entryway Overlay District. Motion: Second: Voted For: Motion: Second: Voted For: Weesner-to remove item from table Gibson Unanimous Motion Carried Gibson-to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the revision of the Entryway Overlay District (EOD) to include areas along future thoroughfares including Friendswood Lakes Blvd. (a.k.a. Brittany Bay), Bay Area Blvd., and the planned extensions of Blackhawk Blvd. north of FM 2351 and south of FM 528; and to include limits on the garage bay door restrictions on corner lots. Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried This recommendation specifically eliminates the garage bay door restrictions for corner lots at two EOD intersections. The Commission does not believe that other EOD requirements should be eliminated such as the screening of trash dumpsters, mechanical equipment etc. The Commission further discussed the need for Council to consider adding similar language which would eliminate the bay door and other EOD restrictions for corner lots where the Downtown Overlay District and Entryway Overlay District intersect at the corners of FM 2351 and FM 518. Regular Items 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Crawford Business Park located at the corner of Winding Way and FM 528. Motion: Second: Voted For: Weesner-to approve with Staff comments Van Riper Unanimous Motion Carried 7.Consideration and possible action regarding meeting elates and possible sub­ committees for Main Street Zoning and Comprehensive Plan. Page 3 of 4 10-6-05 P & Z After discussion the Commission decided to appoint a sub-committee for the Comprehensive Plan and for Main Street Zoning. 8.Communications from the Commission. Commissioner Klusendorf commented on the "Brittany Bay Boulevard" and asked for more information on when the alignment would be determined. 9.Reports. a.Council Liaison Council Liaison Smith stated he felt Planning and Zoning has the right idea for how to handle the Comprehensive Plan and Main Street Zoning. He also stated that there were Councilmembers who were concerned about the changes to Community Shopping Center with regards to office space limitations; however, it was approved by Council with the aspect of reviewing it later to place some restrictions on it. b.Staff Staff reported on upcoming meeting dates and hearing dates. 10.Adjournment. With no further action the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. \:.,IJ4R ,,,, J /..___,,,,u -KJ crn0 Development Coordinator Page 4 of 4 10-6-0SP&Z