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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1997-05-01 Regular[ 1 j Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning & Zoning Commission May 1, 1997 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, May 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present: Finger Cress Clark Storey Mcveigh Burke Grace Henry -Development Coordinator Thompson -Consulting Engineer Cox -City Manager Brinkman -Secretary Stewart -City Attorney Stagner -Chair, Sign Ordinance Review Committee With a quorum present, none absent, Vice Chair Finger opened the meeting to give consideration to the following: Mayor Newman gave the oath of office to newly appointed commissioners McVeigh and Storey. 1.Minutes for approval -March 20, 1997; April 3, 1997; April 17, 1997 -all approved as corrected. 2.Communication from the public. None Old Business: 1.Tabled items: A An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 84-15 regarding the permitted use table. The Commission reviewed the permitted use table and made some revisions. Motion: Grace to recommend to City Council the modified Permitted Use Table be approved. Second: Clark Vote for: Unanimous Motion Carried New Business: 1.An amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding street widths in the SFR-E zoning district. Councilmember Dickey made a recommendation to City Council that this item be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission because of the safety issue raised by the Police Chief and Fire Marshal. Commissioner Cress explained there would be a 2' of stabilized shoulder on each side of the roadway for emergency purposes. He also explained the intent of the 75' set back requirement which will allow for longer driveways and discourage on the street parking. The 2' stabilized shoulder would satisfy the concerns of the PD and of the Fire Department. Fire Marshal Terry Byrd agreed with this compromise. Commissioner Grace said he would still prefer to go with 24'. Motion: Burke to send back to City Council with further clarification. Second: Cress Vote for: Unanimous Motion Carried � 1/ 1 P&Z 5/1/97 Page 2 2.Zone classification change request of Single Family Residential (SFR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for 1.6 acres located on FM 528 and Sunmeadow Blvd. The people from Sun meadow, who spoke at the public hearing, indicated their concern with the development of the site regarding traffic and safety. No one spoke in favor of the zone classification change. The Commission expressed their concerns about how a zone change might compare with the proposed comprehensive plan or proposed changes to the permitted use table. Additional concerns were given with respect to the golf course, when the golf course was subdivided and if the homeowners were made aware that it is not a part of their subdivision. It was also agreed that the site did not lend itself to a commercial development because of the location and drop in grade. Motion: Grace to recommend that City Council deny the request. Second: Cress Vote for: Unanimous Motion Carried 3.Final site plan of Golden Chick (Pret's Subdivision). 4. This item was not ready and was withdrawn by the developer. Pre-app site plan for Eagle Transmission to be located at FM 2351 adjacent to Brakemasters. Mr. Ray Hooker addressed the commission with respect to landscaping and linear detention across the rear of the property. Consulting Engineer Thompson offered further explanation of the proposed detention. Thompson also explained the movement of the property line 1 O' to prevent the creation of a non-conforming lot and to allow for access to the property behind this site. There was concern if the pipeline easement had been legally abandoned. The developer is to bring back documentation. 5.An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Building Height. There have been numerous request for building height variance brought to the BOA since the passage of ordinance 96-10; therefore, the issue should be revisited. Mark Clark will come back to the Commission with some recommendations. 6.An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding fences. Commissioner Burke said the Standard Building Code regulates the building of fences and building permits are issued through the Building Department. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, of which Tom is a member, meets only when there are issues to be addressed. There are no regulatory requirements of the construction of fences in the ordinance. The issues of concern are what to do about a masonry fence when it is not in good shape, cedar fencing that has deteriorated -how can they be made better, and residential subdivisions that abut a major thoroughfare -what kind of fences are appropriate. Several agreed that fences on major thoroughfares should be addressed; however, City Attorney Stewart said that while fencing is addressed in the zoning ordinance, the design standards of fencing are addressed in the Building Code. 7.An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Monument Signs on a major thoroughfare. Burke commented that monument signs on major thoroughfares and main streets were much more attractive than pole signs and have a longer life. He stated he had not talked with Connie I L P&Z 5/1/97 Page 3 Stagner, Chair of the Sign Ordinance Committee, regarding his concerns. Burke asked if there Is enough interest to refer this concern to the Committee. The answer was affirmative and Ms. Stagner said she would take it back to the committee for discussion. The Committee was also asked to review the portable sign issue. 8.Communications from: A Staff -City Engineer Thompson has met with the developer of The Forest and with homeowners of Enchanted Woods subdivision. He explained the compromise between the two groups adding that the homeowners, while not completely satisfied with the compromise, were happier than they were with the first proposal. Thompson updated the commission with the drainage concerns brought to the commission by Joe Hale. There will be a meeting between TxDOT, the Drainage District, Joe Hale, and the City. TxDOT is reviewing the plans that were used when FM 528 was widened. B.Council Liaison -none C.Commissioners There was discussion about park lands in subdivisions. A previous Commission had determined that there was too much liability connected with neighborhood parks. Plats, that dedicate public park lands or public reserves, will be forwarded to Jon Branson, Community Services, for Park Committee review. The Commission asked staff to forward copies of the agendas and the minutes of the meetings of the BOA in order that they are better informed. Commissioner Cress asked staff to obtain a copy of the Comprehensive Plan on electronic disk so that changes will be completed in a timely fashion. ca�·'eeting was adjourned. Claudia L. Brink'man; Secretary