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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1987-04-16 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 16, 1987 Cress - Acting Chairman Duane Hengst - CD Director Hansen (Community Development) Ballard Beeth With a quorum present, Chairman Baker and Vase Chairman Todd absent, the following items were considered. MR. ILLERICH - 121 CHERRY TREE LANE - DRAINAGE OUTFALL Mr. Illerich addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission in regard to a proposed development increasing the storm water runoff through a natural gully that crosses his property and several neighboring properties. Mr. Illerich was discussing with the Clear Creek Drainage District an easement along Clear Creek owned by the CCDD.which was creating a problem of pond-- ing water and mosquito breeding at the far edge of his property when he discovered the proposed development which he felt would create a storm water runoff problem. Mr. Illerich wants to make it clear to the Planning and Zoning Commission he is not objecting to the proposed development his concern being the potential damage to adjacent property. He is submitting the following letter dated March 24, 1987 to the Planning and Zoning Commission to be reflected in the minutes to keep his concern alive. The following letter is the second letter Mr. Illerich has submitted: (1) Dated September 18, 1986 (2) Dated March 24, 1987 Page 2 March 24, 1987 April 16, 1987 Planning and Zoning Commission City of Friendswood 1306 Deepwood Friendswood, Texas 77546 Attentions Mr. Benny Baker, Chairman Ladies and Gentlemen of the Commission: I have reviewed a copy of Clear Creek Drainage District letter of 22 December 1986 signed by Mr. A. Frank Frankovich, President. This letter is in response to my letter of 18 September 1986 addressed to Planning and Zoning Commission. There are several items in the 22 December letter that are of particular concern to me. In the first instance, I have never been privileged to see or discuss with anyone the signed written agreement between Clear Lake Drainage District and the proposed subdivider that was attached to the 22 December letter to Planning and Zoning Commission; I find that quite incon-- sistant with the rights of private property owners. It appears to me that we should have been consulted and made privy to all information concerning the agreement prior to the signing of that document by Clear Creek Drainage District and the proposed subdivider. In the second instance, it appears that there has been a change in Clear Creek Drainage District philosophy sub- sequent to my letter of 18 September. See paragraph 5 of my letter and paragraph 2 of Clear Creek Drainage District letter. In my original discussion with the responsible persons at the Drainage District I was assured that the drainage flow over my --and adjoining -private property was to be controlled by metering. Now it is explained that the drainage flow is to be uncontrolled which will in no way protect us from trash damage, contamination and erosion to our property. At least when the drainage flow was to be controlled some amount of trash damage, contamination and erosion control could be anticipated. With the new phil- osophy we will be susceptible to trash and contamination originating in the Friendswood Timbers Subdivision and deposited on our property. Again, I have never been offered the opportunity to discuss or review the so-called pertinent data referred to by Clear Creek Drainage District to justify the concept of uncontrolled drainage flow across my --and adjoining -private property. Page 3 April 16, 1987 (2) In the third instance, I do not really perceive that there is a logical comparison between my back yard and the open recreational area of Camp Manison. If there is a com- parison, I would like to know just what the Drainage District proposes to do in my back yard to prevent damage to my property as they are doing at the Camp Manison prperty. In the fourth instance, Clear Creek Drainage District does not address my concern about the quite possible damage to our properties as the result of contaminate originating in the proposed Friendswood Timbers subdivision. I fully understand that this is not within the scope of their flood control mandate. However, I must continue to petition for relief in this part of the problem from Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. In the fifth instance, I have no concern that the 15 acre detention pond and the Corp of Engineers takingover the Drainage District right-of-way on my property will do anything but improve the flooding situation for the public good of the citizans of Friendswood. What does concern me is that the attainment of this public good will be at the expense -as I see it now --of current property owners and taxpayers living in Enchanted Woods subdivision. In the sixth instance, I find it disturbing that correspondence passing between Clear Lake Drainage District and Planning and Zoning Commission did not include a courtesy copy to me considering my extreme interest in this ongoing problem. Had it not been for a member of City Council I would never have known that this correspondence existed. Your attention to my concerns over drainage from the proposed Friendswood Timbers subdivision across our private propety in Enchanted Woods subdivision is much appreciated. Re spectfu,47--,aubrr.,itAed, Daniel G. Illerich 12r Cherry Tree Lane Friendswood, Texas 77546 Telephones: (Home) 996 1939 (Office) 643 7968 cc: Mayor Lowe and City Council 109 Willowick Friendswood, Texas President A. Frank Frankovich and Members Clear Creek Drainage District 1301 Parkwood Friendswood, Texas Page 4 April 16, 1987 The Clear Creek Drainage District responded in a letter dated December 22, 1986, to the Planning and Zoning Commission in reference to Mr. Illerich's letter of September 18, 1986. All correspondence is reflected in previous minutes. Mr. Illerich told the Commission he did not expect any solution tonight he just wants to keep his concerns known because sooner or later the property will be developed. F.M. 2351 - KIM REED - ZONE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE Mr. Reed owns 1.4959 acres located on F.M. 2351 known as Cypress Plaza where he developed a strip center housing Reed's Restaurant. Mr. Reed's property is zoned CSC and he is making an application for a zone classification change to the rear portion of the site. The present 1.4959 acres is zoned CSC and his request will be a CSC - Specific Use- Storage. The storage will be the same material as the strip center and not visable from F.M. 2351. The Commission advised Mr. Reed to proceed with his application for a zone classification change and Specific Use Permit as set forth in the zoning ordinance (Section 9 G. Specific Use Permit). MR. BTNNER -- CAR WASH-- F.M. 2351 Mr. Binner addressed the Commission on a proposed change of use from Car Repair to Detailed Car Wash on the property located at the corner of F.M. 2351 and Melody Lane. Lt. Williams of the Police Department submitted the following comments to the Commission. 1. The access to and from the establishment can be from two separate right--of--ways, however, we may have to install "NO STANDING OR PARKING" signs on both roadways if a traffic problem arises. 2. The property in the viewing areas of the intersection must be kept open so on coming traffic can see a reasonable distance down the intersecting street. 3. If any structural additions are added you should be advised in advance so that no obstacles are created in so far as the traffic is concerned. Page 5 April 16, 1987 4. If the proposed washing area is going to be covered, I would like to know what the distance is of the covered area to the right-of-way of the nearest road. Mr. Binner was advised the ordinance requirements for parking would be seven (7) employee spaces. The site plan presented indicated entering on F.M. 2351 and exiting through an exist- ing building leading to Melody Lane, which has roll up doors on each.end. The Commission advised Mr. Binner the exit needed to be by other means than thru the building. Perhaps a double lane entrance leading to the exit on Melody Lane. They also felt the gate entrance on F.M. 2351 should be widened from 12' to at least 16' for easier access. The Commission requested the following constraints be shown on the site plan. 1. Only One Way In be clearly marked 2. Only One Way Out be clearly marked. 3. Widen the entrance gate located on F.M. 2351 for better ingress. 4. Required parking spaces be shown. 5. A means of exit be provided other than through the existing building or the car wash lane. The meeting was adjourned. Ruth P.Henry - Secretary