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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 1996-08-15 Regularl Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission August 15, 1996 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, August 15, 1996 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 -Vice Chair Clark Lowe -Council Liaison Kneupper -City Engineer Cress Burke Henry -Development Coordinator Brinkman -Secretary Whittenburg Grace With a quorum present, Baker absent, Vice Chair Finger opened the meeting, calling for communications from the public for items that did not appear on the agenda. Having none, the Commission moved to consider the following: 1. 2. 3. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Garden Oaks Subdivision at Garden Drive and Shadowbend - 2 lots. The dimensions of the lots are not shown on the plat; therefore, final plat approval cannot be granted. Motion: Clark -to table Second: Cress Vote For: Unanimous Motion Carried Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the Final Site Plan of Prets' Lumber located at Sunset Drive and FM 528. There were several items of concern to the commission. The Commission asked the developer to add a fire hydrant to the electrical service rack area or to relocate the proposed fire hydrant in order to provide adequate service. The Commission offered a possible placement of the fire hydrant. In addition, the Commission asked that the location of the trash dumpster be indicated on the site plan as well as a parking and landscape table. Staff was asked to verify the adequacy of the parking and landscaping as well as determine the necessity of sidewalks on Sunset Drive. The Commission requested integrated drives between the existing development and the proposed development and that the developer show the location of the proposed building in relation to the development on adjacent properties. Councilmember Lowe questioned the width of the drive on Sunset, asking if there was sufficient turning radius for large trucks. Her concern is that a truck might have to veer into the oncoming lane of traffic to make the turn. Staff will determine if more space is necessary. There was discussion regarding drainage and the detention facility. A question arose regarding a landscape buffer requirement between the CSC zone and the SFR; however, the Zoning Ordinance does not call for a buffer when the two districts are separated by "a public street, drainage ditch, or canal with a minimum easement of 30 feet." These items must be addressed before the Commission can recommend to City council that the site plan be approved. Motion: Burke -to table Second: Cress Vote For: Unanimous Motion Carried Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed Estate SFR. It was determined that the best way to enact the large lot subdivision is to create a new zone classification. At present, the proposed minimum lot size would be 2 acres and the minimum road width would be 20'. There would be a set-back requirement of at least 50' which would encourage long drives and discourage on street parking. In addition, the open ditch concept [ I P&Z 8-15-96 Page 2 4. 5. 6. would be considered for drainage. Staff will communicate with the fire and police departments regarding road widths. A workshop will be held on September 5th at 6:30 regarding this item, with consideration and possible recommendation during the regular meeting. Motion: Whittenburg -to table Second: Clark Vote For:Unanimous Motion Carried Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed amendment regarding accessory structures or buildings in the front of, and beside the primary main structure. The Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments and determined that the existing ordinance is sufficient. The Commission recommends no changes. Motion: Burke -to recommendation no changes to the ordinance. Second: Whittenburg Vote For:Unanimous Motion Carried MINUTES FOR APPROVAL -AUGUST 1, 1996 -approved as read. COMM UNICATIONS FROM: A.STAFF -none B.COMMISSIONERS - Council Liaison Lowe suggested that Code Enforcement Officer, Linda Taylor, review and approve the proposed signage at the time a commercial site plan is presented and approved. This will prevent a great deal of confusion and frustration by the developer. Lowe also reminded the Commission of her previous request that P&Z review the required widths of commercial drives. She then advised that City Council is adopting a policy regarding attendance requirements for those persons who have been nominated to a committee. The policy will be forthcoming. Questions arose regarding the status of park dedication by a developer and communications between the City and the School district. The issue of park dedication has been referred to the City Attorney for his advisement. FISD Transportation Department receives copies of plats from the City Secretary's Office, as the plats are filed of record. Additionally, copies of the fiscal report for permits issued have been supplied to FISD for their information. There was a suggestion that copies of the plat might be referred to the school district prior to filing; however, this would have limitations due to the large number of plats that are presented to the commission and are not finalized. The Tree Ordinance Committee met again, and it is believed that a drafted amendment will be presented to P&Z in the next few weeks. The Planning Committee for the Permitted Use Table has met and are reviewing the existing table. With no further comment, the meeting was adjourned. 0�� SEGRE CLAUDIA L. BRINKMAN, :