HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2005-10-06 RegularMinutes of a Regular Meeting
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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."
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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
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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.
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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.
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