05-16-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Question/Discussion: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission asked Ian Clowes if staff had reached out to the adjacent property owners regarding the development of "pocket parks" in the subject rights of way. Members of the Commission noted that while these sections of right of way are not privately owned, the adjacent property owners would likely object to the development of right-of-way into accessible public parks. Additionally, Commission members elected to not take action at this time due to the absence of Commissioner Follis, the Commission member that originally approached the Planning and Zoning Commission with this proposal. Motion by Commissioner Wheeler-Hall to table continued discussion and possible action of a recommendation to the City Council to utilize two areas of undeveloped public right- of-way located on portions of S. Lobit St. and Jefferson St., fronting Galveston Bay, for park/recreation purposes. Second by Commissioner Tschappat Motion to table carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Wheeler-Hall,Tschappat, Pitzer, and Chairman Lawler Nays: None Motion to table passes, 5-0 9. Discussion: a) Pre-application request to abandon and close the W. M St. right-of-way between S 16th St. and S 13th St. • City Planner, Ian Clowes discussed a request by an applicant to close a portion of the W. M St. right of way. The commission supported the idea of leaving that portion of the right of way open for future road improvements. b) Creation of a right-of-way Connectivity Master Plan • City Planner, Ian Clowes approached the Commission with a proposal from staff to develop a Connectivity Master Plan. The Master Plan would be beneficial for staff to efficiently determine future right of way development throughout the City. 10.Administrative Reports: No reports from staff 11. Commission Comments: No comments from the commission 12.Adjourn