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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2001-05-08 Regular 1754 . STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( , COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( • MAY 8, 2001 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2001 AT 6:30 P.M. AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR HAROLD L. WHITAKER MAYOR PRO TEM KIM BRIZENDINE COUNCILMEMBER KITTEN BRIZENDINE COUNCILMEMBER JERRY ERICSSON COUNCILMEMBER TRACY GOZA COUNCILMEMBER LARRY TAYLOR COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY MANAGER RON COX CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Whitaker called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Pastor Jerry Duffer from First Baptist Church. Boy Scout Troop 445, sponsored by Hope Lutheran Church, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. Mayor Whitaker and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Mark Clark called a joint docketed public hearing to order to receive comments, either oral or written, regarding the following request for a zone change for 1.0356 acres of an 11.62 acre tract at the corner of Country Club Dr. and FM 528 from Multi- Family Residential�Medium (MFR-M) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). (Chevron Handi-Plus). The applicant did not appear. No one spoke in favor of this request. Ms. Melanie Craig, 7 Dorado Drive, a 30•year resident of Friendswood, appeared before Council regarding her concerns that the property was initially zoned as residentialltownhomes, and is concerned with the increase of traffic if this property is zoned commercial. Hearing no further comments, this portion of the joint public hearing was closed. Mayor Whitaker and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Mark Clark called a joint docketed public hearing to order to receive comments, either oral or written regarding the following zone change for 1211 Crawford, a three-acre tract of land from Single Family Residential (SFR)to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Applicant Mr. Danny Wright, who spoke on behalf of his brother Mr. Ed Wright, appeared before Council and explained that the zone change was for building two homes on a tract of land behind where there is an existing home, with an adjacent home on a 3-acre lot, stated the residential lot is 90x190x660, and there wi11 be a driveway for a new home. Mr. Ed Wright, owner of the property, appeared before Council and stated that he has been before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment to try to build a family home at ,,,.�.,�...µ..,_.__.__.__..._._..�.,,.M,.�......�.____ .. _..__._.._._.._.......__. _�__. 5/8 / 01 1755 the back of the lot , there will be two separate properties with a separate 40-foot easement in the event ' either brother sells, and stated he just wants to build a home. No one spoke in favor or against the request. Hearing no further comments, this portion of the joint docketed public hearing was closed. Mayor Whitaker and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Mark Clark called a joint docketed public hearing to receive comments either oral or written, regarding the request for a zone change for 1211 Crawford, a three-acre tract of land from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). No one spoke in favor or against the request. Hearing no further comments, the joint docketed public hearing was closed. ORDINANCES **Councilmember Goza moved to approve Ordinance No. T2001-12, Second and Final reading of an Ordinance amending Appendix C of the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 84-15, as amended, originally adopted the 19th day of November 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, by changing the zoning classification of a certain 0.4951 acre tract of land from Community Shopping Center (CSC) to Multi-Family Residential•High Density (MFR-H); said tract being located in the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 20, Galveston County, being located within the City at 101 Live Oak Street, and being described by metes and bounds; providing for the amendment of the Official Zoning Map of the City; providing for severability; and providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. **Councilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to table Ordinance No. T2001-02. ' Seconded by Councilmember Taylor. The motion was approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS **Councilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-17, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, amending Resolution No 2001-04, passed and approved the 19th day of February 2001, by striking the second paragraph and substituting therefore a new second paragraph regarding the Child Abuse Investigator Grant. Seconded by Councilmember Kim Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-19, a Resolution of the City of Friendswood, 7exas, declaring the unopposed candidates for Councilmember Positions Nos. 4 and 6, elected; providing for severability; and repealing all resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith. Seconded by Councilmember Kitten Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Whitaker congratulated Councilmembers Kim Brizendine and Mel Measeles, and stated he is looking forward to serving with them for the next three years. Mayor Whitaker presented Certificates of Election to Councilmembers Kim Brizendine and Mel Measeles. Justice of the Peace James Woltz administered the Oaths of Office for Position No. 4 • Councilmember Kim Brizendine, and Position No. 6 - Councilmember Mel Measeles. 5/8/01 1756 Councilmember Kim Brizendine stated that the first three years went by so fast and is looking forward to • service another three years, and other than serving God, serving the public has been an honor and a . pleasure, it has been an honor working with everyone, stated the City Secretary, the City Manager and their staff are an exceptional bunch, he has been blessed with an excellent facilitator Mayor Whitaker, stated this is a great City Council, and thanked everyone for the privilege of serving for another three years. Councilmember Measeles stated he appreciates what Councilmember Kim Brizendine said, appreciates the last three years, the Council and staff are exceptional, a lot has been accomplished as a team, he is here for what ever is needed of him, and thanked everyone for their support and is looking forward to the next three years. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:00 PM. ayor Haroid L. Whitaker Atte • c s De oris McKenzie, TR City Secretary