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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2005-09-15 SpecialI ( Minutes of a Special/Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2005 A special/regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present: Bob Bertrand-7:00 p.m. David Brakebill-7:00 p.m. Jim Gibson-6:30 p.m. Loren Smith-City Attorney-7:00 p.m. Diana Steelquist-Staff Planner Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator Roy Klusendorf-6:30 p.m. Mark Van Riper-7:00 p.m. Sherry Weesner-6:30 p.m. 6:30 PM-SPECIAL MEETING-2nd Floor Conference Room 1.Call to order 2.Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 3.Adjournment Due to lack of quorum, the special meeting was not held. 7:00 PM-REGULAR SESSION -City Council Chambers 1.Call to order. With a quorum present, Chairman Holland absent, Vice Chairman Gibson called the meeting to order to discuss the following: 2.Communications from the public. No one spoke from the public spoke at this time. 3.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Samson Estates located on Coward Creek Drive. Motion: Second: Voted For: Brakebill-approve with Staff comments Klusendorf Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Mary's Creek Village located at 511 N. Friendswood Drive. Motion: Bertrand-approve with Staff comments Page 1 of 4 9/15/05 P & Z Second: Voted For: Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the zone change request for a tract of land containing 137.307 acres located at 3801 FM 528, from Single Family Residential (SFR) and amending Plam1ed Unit Development (PUD)-Mixed Use/amending Master Land Use Plan to Plam1ed Unit Development (PUD)-Mixed Use. Motion: Second: Voted For: Brakebill-approve Van Riper Unanimous Motion Carried The Commission discussed the zone change request. It was noted that this amendment incorporates a land swap between Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) and the Whitcomb developers. The land swap will facilitate the development of a second school site for CCISD behind their existing facility. Although there was some concern regarding the decrease in overall retail square footage in the Master plan, the Commission believes that the project is an important resource in achieving the City's goal of improving the tax base. The Commission also requested that the areas in the land swap be clearly identified on the zoning map with the correct zoning designations. 6.Consideration and possible action regarding revisions to the zoning ordinance to include additional roadways to the Entryway Overlay District (EOD). Motion: Second: Brakebill-to approve Van Riper Commissioner Weesner stated she felt the Commission needed to see the draft ordinance before they vote on it. Commissioner Bertrand stated he feels the current overlay system is not being enforced well, and that it is inappropriate to go after an ordinance without enough information. Amended Motion: Second: Voted For: Weesner-motion to table Van Riper Unanimous Motion to Table Carried 7.Consideration and possible action regarding amending the zoning ordinance for height restriction in Conununity Shopping Center (CSC), Original Business District (OBD) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC). Motion: Second: Bertrand-to approve Weesner Page 2 of 4 9/15/05 P & Z [ Voted For: Brakebill, Gibson, Klusendorf, Van Riper, Weesner Voted Against:Bertrand Motion Carried 8.Consideration and possible action regarding the revision to the zoning ordinance to eliminate office space limitations in Community Shopping Center (CSC) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC). Motion: Brakebill-approve Second: Klusendorf Voted For: Brakebill, Gibson, Klusendorf, Van Riper Voted Against:Bertrand, Weesner Motion Carried Commissioner Weesner stated she would like to see a draft ordinance in order to vote on this item. She stated that eliminating the office limitations would in effect eliminate retail districts in Friendswood. She also stated that it eliminates the need for the Office Park District (OPD). In addition, her concern is that residents purchasing lots next to CSC or NC districts which are currently used as office parks, may later be disturbed when a retail business such as a fast food restaurant moves next door. Distinct zoning districts for office uses and retail uses provide the community with assurances of the types of uses allowed in each district. Commissioner Bertrand agreed and stated retail sales provide a greater sales tax base. He also noted that allowing retail districts to convert to more office uses seems contrary to the adopted goals of the City to increase the tax base. Commissioner Klusendorf stated he felt the city could not be so restrictive, so therefore he was in favor of the change. Commissioner Brakebill and Commissioner Van Riper agreed; however, Commissioner Van Riper stated he to felt it is necessmy to see a draft ordinance before voting on the item. Amended Motion: Weesner-to table until a draft ordinance is provided Second: Van Riper Voted For: Van Riper, Weesner Voted Against:Bertrand, Brakebill, Gibson, Klusendorf Motion to Table Failed Amended Motion: Gibson -to add in the recommendation that by approving this Planning and Zoning understands that if passed this could be countered. Failed for lack of a second. The majority of the Commission believes that the deletion of these restrictions will allow the property owners and the market to determine the best uses of developments located. within these commercial districts. Enforcement of these limitations will also no longer be an issue. In addition, some comments were made that the current legislation was too restrictive and that having limitations on the amount of office space allowed, was discouraging to developers. The majority concurred that existing empty commercial developments in our Community needed to be filled with tenants be they retail or professional in nature. Page 3 of 4 9/15/05 P & Z 9.Consideration and possible action regarding the zoning ordinance to include the definitions of Open Space and Green Space. Motion: Weesner-motion to table Second: Klusendorf Voted For: Bertrand, Brakebill, Klusendorf, Van Riper, Weesner Voted Against:Gibson Motion to Table Carried 10.Communications from the Commission. No communication from the Commission at this time. 11.Reports. a.Council Liaison No report was provided from Council Liaison. b.Staff Staff stated meeting dates for Main Street zoning and the Comprehensive Plan should be discussed at the next regular meeting. Commissioner Gibson stated if the Commission plans to accomplish its goals then the creation of a sub-committee should also be discussed in order to meet calendar objectives. Staff then announced a Tree Preservation meeting will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2005 and a Joint Public Hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2005. 12.Adjournment. With no further action the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Development Coordinator Page 4 of 4 9/15/05 P & Z