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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1997-04-03 RegularI l Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission April 3, 1997 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and_Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, April 3, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present: Baker -Chair Finger Henry -Development Coordinator Thompson -Consulting Engineer Stewart -City Attorney Cress Burke Cox -City Manager Grace Lowe -Council Liaison Clark (arrived at 9:45) Brinkman -Secretary Zekie McVey -PU Committee Tony Banfield -PU committee With a quorum present, Clark absent and Whittenburg having resigned, Chair Baker opened the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Workshop: 1.Review & Discuss the proposed changes to the Permitted Use Table as presented to the Commission by the Permitted Use Table Committee. Commissioner Finger stated that there were two basic rules that were followed while reviewing the permitted use table: a. Every thing had to have a place b.The Standard Industrial Classification Manual is the accepted definition of all categories that exist. The commission reviewed and discussed the proposed changes and additional changes were made. Commissioner Finger will incorporate the revisions and will present a second draft to be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Commission. 7:00 p.m. Docketed Joint Public Hearing: 2.To receive input, both oral and written, regarding the following: A.A request for a Specific Use Permit for a proposed Music Studio located at 307 S.Friendswood Drive, Suite B-3. B. The owner of the Music Studio, Thomas Easterly, addressed the commission. The music studio has been located in the Easterly home and the request is to relocate to a more convenient site. The suite is adjacent to a title company, a dentist, and a private investigator. The pianos are equipped with microphones which will keep noise levels to a minimum. The other tenants have been supportive of the Easterly's Music Studio. Several parents of students were in the audience to render their support. No one spoke in opposition. A request for a zone classification change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for 1.6 acres (Tract-C) located at the corner of FM 528 and Sunmeadow Boulevard. \ I P&Z 4/3/97 Page 2 Charles Anders represented the owner of the property who is proposing to build a restaurant on the site. Several citizens who live in the Sunmeadow Subdivision spoke in opposition to the zone change request citing location, safety, traffic and property values as their primary concerns. Most were under the impression that the property was to remain a golf course; however, there was no stated objections to the property being used for single family residential. This property was sold by metes and bounds and was never legally subdivided. Regular Meeting: 3.Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit for the development of a proposed apartment complex within the proposed Planned Unit Development District (PUD) described as 8.1064 acres out of Annalea, Whitehall Subdivision. Property located at FM 518 and Chelsea Lane. Motion: Second: Cress -that the request for a zone classification change to PUD and a request for specific use permit be denied. None Motion failed. Commissioner Cress stated that his objection is that the density is larger than that allowed by the zoning ordinance. He stated he did not want a PUD to be used as a loophole in the ordinance to get around the requirements of a zoning district. Commissioners Burke and Grace said the developer had complied with the requests of the Commission. The developer of the property has removed the access into Pearland, has made the Chelsea street exit an emergency only exit, has made his primary entrance/exit on FM 528, cleared up the drainage issue and moved the playground as per the request of the Commission. Motion: Second: Vote For: Opposed: Grace -to recommend approval of the request for a PUD with a specific use permit for an apartment complex. Finger Baker, Grace, Clark and Finger Cress -for reasons stated above Motion carried 4.Minute for Approval -March 17, 1997. Approved as corrected. 5.Pre-App Plat Eagle Subdivision -FM 2351 adjacent to Brake Master. Ray Hooker represented the owner of the property. The Commission requested the developer indicate the adjacent properties on his site plan so the Commission could get a picture of set backs, landscaping, etc. Mr. Hooker agreed to supply that information. 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of Irish Green Phase Three. The Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and discussed drainage, landscaping, and signature requirements for the final plat. The trustee of the property signed the application for platting; however, the final plat cannot be approved unless the title report and name of the property owner on the plat are in agreement. The temporary drainage easement and purpose of the of the reserve must be shown on the plat. ) . \ I P&Z 4/3/97 Page 3 Motion: Second: Vote For: Opposed: Abstention: Finger -to approve the preliminary plat on the condition that the comments regarding the reserve and temporary drainage easement are met. Grace Baker, Grace, Cress and Finger None Burke Motion carried 7.Consideration and possible recommendation regarding the final site plan for Golden Chick (lot 2 Prets Subdivision) FM 528. 8. 9. The site plan was not ready and the commission reviewed the plan again as a pre-app. The Commission advised the developer that access to adjacent properties would be required and was asked to review his site plan with regard to turning radius, landscaping requirements, parking requirements. The detention requirements were met in the platting of Pret's Lumber and Hardware and Consulting Engineer Thompson reviewed the drainage plan with the Commission. Pre-App Site Plan for Super Wash to be located on FM 518 between the Brown House Bed and Breakfast and the Sonic. Chuck Davis, representing the owner of the property stated the property was to be used for a car wash. Jess William, owner and proprietor the Brown House, said the property stayed wet and asked how that might effect his property adding that there were numerous large trees on the property. He asked that the trees be maintained as much as possible. The Commission agreed that the car wash should be moved back in an effort to save trees and the layout should be designed so that lighting and the general site would be as unobtrusive as possible. Water retention should be maintained in a pleasing manner and cannot create additional problems for the neighboring properties. Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (84-15) permitted use table. Vice Chair Finger asked the Commission to review the proposed permitted use table and the item will appear on the next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 10.Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance MFR-GHD (Multi-Family Garden Home district) -set back requirements. Vice Chair Finger reviewed the problems the developer of Parkwood Village is having due to some discrepancies in the zoning ordinance for garden homes. Finger explained the proposed amendment to correct these problems. Motion: Second: Vote for: Finger -to recommend the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance regarding the Garden Home District. Burke Unanimous Motion Carried 11.Communications from: I I A.Staff -Engineer Thompson advised the commission that a meeting has been scheduled for April 4, 1997. Thompson will meet with representatives from TxDot (Angleton Office), DO3, Melvin Meinecke and Joe Hale regarding the drainage on Lundy Lane and FM 528. In addition, the developer and engineer of The Forest will meet with the residents of Enchanted woods to redefine the drainage detention for the proposed subdivision. City Manager Cox informed the commission there will be a joint workshop on April 14, 1997 at 6:30 to discuss the Tree Ordinance revision, Permitted Use Table (sexually oriented businesses and planned unit development) comprehensive plan, and detention ponds. Connie Stagner will report for the Sign Ordinance Committee. B.Council Liaison -none C.Commissioners -Commissioner Burke reviewed the request before the Commission with regard to Park land acquisition. Discussion followed about the adoption of the comprehensive plan. meeting was adjourned. CLAUDIA L. BRINKMAN, SECRETARY