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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1996-09-05 RegularI Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission September 5, 1996 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, September 5, 1995 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 -Vice Chair Burke Lowe -Council Liaison Stewart -City Attorney Kneupper -City Engineer Cress Clark (arriving at 8:30 p.m.) Henry -Development Coordinator Brinkman -Secretary With a quorum present, Whittenburg and Grace absent, Chair Baker called the meeting to order to consider the following: 6:30 P.M. -WORKSHOP 1.Discussion regarding the proposed Estate SFR District. The Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance changes. A letter, regarding Commissioner Grace's position, was presented to the commission for their perusal. Commissioner Finger stated that he agreed with the concept; however, was concerned that the 75' set back might be excessive. Discussion followed regarding allowable street widths and It was agreed that both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance would have to be amended. 7:00 P.M. -REGULAR MEETING 1.Minutes for approval -August 15, 1996. Motion: Finger -approve as read Second: Cress Vote for: Unanimous Motion carried 2.Communications from the public. None OLD BUSINESS: 1.TABLED ITEMS: A Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat of Garden Oaks Subdivision located at Garden Drive and Shadowbend - 2 Lots. This item was tabled because lot dimensions were missing from the final plat. This has been corrected and there are no other outstanding items. Motion: Second: Vote for: Finger -to remove from table and approve final plat Cress Unanimous Motion carried B.Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the Final Site Plan of ALLSTATE Insurance Company -Forest Bend. Motion: Second: Vote for: Finger -to remove from table Cress Unanimous Motion carried [ P&Z 9/05/96 Page2 There are several outstanding items. Discussion followed concerning landscaping, parking, paving over the easement and driveway turning radius. Motion: Second: Vote for: Finger -to table Cress Unanimous Motion carried C.Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed Estate SFR. Staff is instructed to type the proposed changes. Amendments will be required of both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. These ordinance amendments will appear on the agenda for the next regular meeting for recommendation to City Council. NEW BUSINESS: 1.Pre-App -5.1 acres (3 Lots) out of Central Park off of Mustang This property is located at the end of Mustang, across from Friendswood High School. The City recently paved Mustang, but stopped short of this property. The Commission had no problem with the concept but were concerned with the roadway. Staff is instructed to determine if this part of Mustang is City maintained. If it is not, the Jaco's will have to provide a concrete roadway in order to comply with subdivision regulations. 2.Pre-App Site Plan for 61.860 square feet of proposed climate controlled personal storage -FM 2351. 3. 4. Charles Lary addressed the Commission regarding the climate controlled personal storage units, explaining that there will be no outside storage permitted. He is aware that the property will have to be platted; however, he wanted to receive input from the commission regarding the site plan. There is an Exxon pipeline running across the front of the property. Mr. Lary has contacted Exxon; however, they will not permit the planting of trees or shrubs on the pipeline easement. Mr. Lary will be able to plant grass and perhaps bedding plants on the easement. A letter is forthcoming from Exxon and when it is received, Mr. Lary will furnish a copy to the Commission for their perusal. Pre-app plat of Carriage Inn Nursing Home -Winding Way. Pre-app Site Plan of Carriage Inn Nursing Home -Winding Way. Jimmy Thompson with Lentz Engineering presented the proposed plat and site plan. This will be an extension of The Park with a higher level of care for patients in the new wing. The project will incorporate lots 3 & 4 out of the Parkwood Crossing Subdivision and there will be some changes with regard to platted easements. There will be a density of 16 units per acre. Questions arose regarding the parking table with regard to a nursing home versus independent living. Commissioner Cress stated that the original specific use permit of The Park, called for walking trails and a lot of green space. It is his opinion that this new plan will violate the intent of the original agreement between the City and the developers of The Park. Mr. Thompson stated that a Specific Use Permit could be revised, but the process had to begin again. Thompson informed the Commission that there will still be adequate green space in the complex, but it will be relocated to make for a more efficient flow between buildings. Thompson stated that the buildings had to be connected with breezeways, in order to keep the residents out of the weather. Nevertheless, the Commission expressed concerns with regard to the green space [ I I I P&Z 9/05/96 Page 3 and parking. Thompson was asked to review his conceptual plan to see if a better plan could be devised. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the extension of Windsor Estates. 6. The developer is requesting and extension of the final plat of Windsor Estates. There have been no changes, nor has there been development. The ordinance allows for a one year extension. Motion: Second: Vote for: Opposed: Abstention: Finger -to extend one year from the date the final plat was approved. Cress Finger, Cress, Clark, Baker None Burke -(Affidavit filed with secretary) Motion carried Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Matoesian Subdivision to be located on Murphy -Block D of Central Park Subdivision. The Commission asked if the plat could be denied on the basis that the newly platted subdivision will be totally inconsistent with the surrounding properties. City Attorney Stewart advised the Commission that the City must allow the platting of the subdivision if it complies with the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and does not violate the restrictions or covenants of record. There are no covenants or restrictions of record. Several homeowners were in the audience and spoke in opposition to the subdivision process. The Commission asked Malcolm Collins of Coenco Engineering, representative of the owner, if she fully understood the adjacent homeowner's complaints and asked if an equitable solution could be reached by the set back of the homes, etc. Mr. Collins said he would contact the owner. Motion: Second: Vote for: Finger -to table until the Mr. Collins could speak with the owner. Clark Unanimous Motion carried 7.Preliminary plat of Pret's Lumber to be located at Sunset Drive and FM 528. The preliminary plat was reviewed. The Commission asked that the standard ingress and egress note be added prior to the final plat and that the owners of the car wash should also be contacted because there was an note on their plat as well. Motion: Second: Finger with ingress/egress note attached. Clark Vote for: Unanimous Motion carried 8.Communications from: City Attorney Stewart distributed a court decision regarding the City of College Station vs. Turtle Rock Corporation with reference to the parkland dedication. Stewart added that the City of Missouri City had modified its parkland ordinance and had a arrived at a fair compromise. A.Staff The Commission was reminded that applications for the APA Conference, to be held in San Antonio, must be turned in. There will be a public hearing regarding a request for specific use permit to operate a karate school. The public hearing will be Monday, September 16, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. I P&Z 9/05/96 Page 3 B.Council Liaison In response to the question regarding signage being sent to Linda Taylor prior to commercial site plan approval, City Attorney Stewart said that by ordinance, the provision for sign approval is made during the permitting process when construction plans are presented for building permits. Council Liaison Lowe advised the Commission that the policy regarding accessory structures, which was referred to the Council without recommendation for change, will be considered by the Council on Monday night. Lowe also recommended a workshop with City Council and Planning and Zoning regarding the proposed SFR­ E zone classification. There was discussion on detention pond maintenance and a review of the telecommunications legislation. C.COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Finger informed the Commission about the Planning Committee's meeting and C0mmissioner Burke reviewed the Tree Ordinance Committee. Commissioner Cress asked staff to investigate the screening of the HEB detention facility.