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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1988-01-07 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRZENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 7, 1988 The Friendswood Planning Zoning Commission held a regular meeting of Thursday, January 7, 1988, at 7:00 p.m, in the City Hall Council Chambers. The following Commissioners were present. Baker - Chairman Melvin Meinecke - Director of Hines Public Works Todd Ballard Duane Hengst - Community Development Hansen Director Cress Beeth With a quorum present and none absent, the following items were considered. JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL FIELD SUBDIVISION - 47 LOTS Commissioner Baker called the meeting to order. Mr. Field is proposing to develop a subdivision on East Castlewood and Quaker Bend. Commissioner Baker told the group one of the concerns they would like to discuss tonight is the 40' street. The developers have indicated they will deed to the City a 10' easement on the proposed development side of the road. In the past the property owners on the other side have indicated they would also deed 10'. The 10' on each side would allow for a 60' road as required by City Code. The developer suggested they put in the street since the street program for 1988 includes East Castlewood and the City could reimburse the developer. The Planning and Zoning Commission suggested a joint meeting with City Council since the request is outside the scope of the Commissions. Another issue of concern the Commission would like to discuss is the depth of the 390' CSC the developer is requesting to -reduce to 200' CSC. Page 2 January 7, 1988 Commissioner Cress told the group he has concerns about a 200' commercial depth. He referred to the guidelines set forth in the Future Growth Committee report allowing enough space for parking, landscaping and buffer strip. In the CSC after the narking and landscaping 200' does not leave sufficient depth for the structure. Commissioner Cress also pointed out_ the tractor on either side of the property have a 300' depth. David O'Farrell representing the owner said the depth is in conformity with the 200' requirement for a CSC zone in the Zoning Ordinance. Several Quaker Bend residents addressed the group saying they have no objections to the Commercial or residential development being proposed. The consensus of the City Council is they do not have a problem with the CSC being reduced to a 200' depth for the proposed develop- ment. Council also feels the developer should pave the approximate distance past the entrance to the subdivision being proposed on East Castlewood. Commissioner Baker addressed the Council, Commission and audience in trying to summarize: 1. Council has no objection to the 200' CSC. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the zone classification change request. 3. The developer will put in the street (approximately 390') past the entrance to the proposed subdivision on East Castlewood. 4. The City will aid in obtaining the 10' easement on the other side of the street. Joint part of the meeting was closed. FLOYD CONCRIAN Mr. Cochran addressed the Commission saying he purchased property from the Lutheran Church zoned (C-2) located on F.M. 518 and Mary Ann (lots 29,30 and 31). Mr. Cochran sold the property to Mr. Hastings who says he can not build because of existing deed restrictions and is cueing Mr. Cochran. Page 3 January 7, 1988 Commissioner Cress told the group he was on the Commission at the time the Church owned the property. The request for the zone change was made even though it went against the deed restrictions. The Church was made aware the deed restrictions precluded commercial development. As far as the City is concerned the property is a buildable piece of property meeting the City Codes. One Commissioner suggested the owner approach the Homeowners Association to see if they will waive the deed restrictions -on the property. FALLINGLEAF -- MR. EASTERBROOK Mr. Easterbrook addressed the Commission representing a homeowner on Fa-lling Leaf with a 5 acre home site and 7.9 acre vacant tract adjacent. Mr. Easterbrook told the Commission they are separate tracts. The owners are considering selling the 7.9 acre tract for the construction of a home. Mr. Easterbrook wants to verify a home can be built on the 7.9 acre tract. He was advised one home could be built on the 7.9 acre tract but selling a portion would require subdividing as required by ordinance before a building permit could be obtained. REAPPOINTMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Commissioner Hansen recommended the Commission recommend to City Council the reappointment of Beeth and Hines by acclaimation. Commissioner Beeth addressed the Commission saying he has enjoyed working with the Commission but his business keeps him from attending meetings at this time. He does not wish to be considered for reappointment. The Commission requested a memo be sent to Council recommending the reappointment of Hines and stating Beeth does not want tc be considered for reappointment. The meeting was adjourned. Ruth P. Henry - Secretary