Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2005-07-21 SpecialMinutes of a Special/Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission July 21, 2005 A special/regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at 910 S.Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members ,vere present: Bob Bertrand-7:00 pm Jim Gibson-6:00 pm Kevin Holland-6:20 pm Roy Klusendorf-6:00 pm Sherry Weesner-6:00 pm David Smith-Council Liaison John Olson-City Attorney Diana Steelquist-Staff Planner Cheri Skelton-Development Coordinator With a quorum present, Commissioner Brakebill and Commissioner Van Riper absent, Chairman Holland called the meeting to order to discuss the following: 6:00 PM-SPECIAL MEETING-2nd Floor Conference Room 1.Call to order 2.Discussion regarding the Introduction and Friendswood Today section of the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission and Staff reviewed the Introduction and Friendswood Today portion of the Comprehensive Plan. It was agreed with a few minor corrections to grammar, the documents were ready to submit to the entire Commission for a vote. 3.Adjourmnent With no fmiher action the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. 7:00 PM-PUBLIC HEARING-Council Chambers 1.Call to order 2.To receive public input, either oral or written regarding: a.Final Re-plat of Lots 1 and 3 of Highlander Estates, located at the corner of Briarmeadow Drive and Greenbriar Drive. A citizen asked for clarification as to why the applicant was asking for the Re-plat. No one spoke for or against this item. Page 1 of 4 7/21/05 P & Z REGULAR SESSION 3.Conummications from the public No one spoke from the public at this time. 4.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of the 7-7-05 regular meeting minutes. Motion: Second: Voted For: TABLED ITEM Weesner-to approve consent agenda Klusendorf Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Appendix C Section 8 regarding Tree Preservation, Tree Surveys and Landscaping requirements. Motion: Second: Voted For: Bertrand-to remove from table Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried City Attorney John Olson reviewed the changes of the proposed ordinance with the Commission. The changes dealt with discretionary powers delegated to Staff as well as grammatical corrections and cite references. Commissioner Bertrand reported at the Tree Preservation Ordinance Super Sub-committee (TPOSSC) meeting held the previous evening, the changes made by the City Attorney were voted upon and accepted unanimously. Commissioner Bertrand then read a statement which he asked be included in the official records. The statement concerned his thoughts on the TPO process and specifically addressed issues raised at the Joint Public Hearing. He was particularly concerned with the manner in which the opposing comments were delivered. Issues he recalled were enforcement of the TPO, over regulation of homeowners and why the TPO was needed. Commissioner Bertrand recounted that the TPOSSC in the development of the Ordinance had discussed these and other issues thrnugh hours of debate. In his opinion, the resulting TPO addresses those issues and is the most complete, detailed and thoughtful analysis and work product in which he has ever participated as a city volunteer. Chairman Holland agreed with Commissioner Bertrand's statements. Motion: Second: Bertrand-to approve (from previous meeting) Weesner (from previous meeting) Page 2 of 4 7/21/05 P & Z Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried REGULAR SESSION 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Re-plat of Lots 1 and Lot 3 of Highlander Estates located at the corner of Briarmeadow Drive and Greenbriar Drive. Motion: Second: Voted For: Gibson-to approve Bertrand Unanimous Motion Carried 7.Consideration and possible action regarding the Introduction and Friendswood Today sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Motion: Second: Voted For: Weesner-to approve with changes from the special meeting Klusendorf Unanimous Motion Carried 8.Discussion and possible action regarding height restrictions for Community Shopping Center (CSC), Original Business District (OBD) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC). City Attorney John Olson reviewed with the Commission the proposed draft. The Commission discussed allowing heights greater than 35 feet in CSC, OBD, and NC. It was discussed that if an applicant is seeking a structure higher than 35 feet in any district, which is adjacent to a residential district, then the applicant must submit the request as a Specific Use Permit. The Commission advised Staff to move forward through the process with this item. Motion: Second: Voted For: Gibson-to approve Weesner Unanimous Motion Carried 9.Discussion and possible action regarding the Master Plan Ordinance. The Commission discussed this item bringing up several questions that were answered by the City Attorney. Commissioner Bertrand pointed out the differences between a Planned Unit Development and a Master Plan concept. Commissioner Bertrand also stated he felt strongly that the Master Plan Ordinance is not going to solve future zoning issues. The Commission overall felt more work was needed with the details of the proposal. Commissioner Weesner requested that since there had been so many changes to the laws, she would like Page 3 of 4 7/21/05 P & Z the City Attorney to come and talk about those changes with the Commission at a future meeting. 10.Communications from the Commission. Chairman Holland stated he attended the Main Street and Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District Meetings. Commissioner Bertrand stated there should be only one more Tree Preservation Ordinance meeting. Commissioner Weesner thanked Commissioner Gibson for offering to take her August liaison meetings. 11.Reports . a.Council Liaison Council Liaison Smith request that Commissioner Bertrand provide Staff with a copy of the statement he had read earlier in the meeting in order for that statement to be provided to City Council. b.Staff The Planner, at the request of the Chairman, factors she believes are inhibiting redevelopment in along main street. Such .things as lot coverage limitations, setbacks, parking, and detention were included. 12.Adjournment. With no further action the meeting was adjourned at 8:2l p.m. :kJ?zJ Development Coordinator Page 4 of 4 7/21/05 P & Z