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STATE OF TEXAS ){
CITY O� FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
OCTOBER 8, 2001 )(
MINUTES OF A SPEC{AL MEET4NG OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
OC70BER 8, 2001, AT 6:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S.
FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A
QUORUM:
MAYOR HAROLD L. WHITAKER
' � MAYOR PROP TEM LARRY TAYLOR
COUNCILMEMBER KITTENBRIZENDINE
COUNC{LMEMBER JERRY ERICSSON
COUNC(LMEMBER KlM BRIZENDINE
COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES
CITY ATTORNEY KIM MICKELSON
CITY MANAGER RON COX
CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE
Councilmember Goza was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Whitaker called the meeting to order.
6:30 PM — SPECIAL SESSION
Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for accessory
buildings. City Planner Mike Dominguez gave a report on this proposed change. Chair of the
Planning and Zoning Committee Torn Burke provided clarification and presented a problem
regarding the 25 foot lot setback requirement. City Attorney Kim Mickelson discussed this is an
ordinance and would require an amendment to change the ordinance. Discussion continued
regarding second story verbiage, maximum height of 25 feet, deleting garage apartment from the
Permitted Use Table, building codes, allowi�g a relative to reside on the same property, re-defining
rear yard and existing building setbacks.
�-� Discussion continued regarding concerns such as commercial activities in residential areas, more
traffrc, and more people. It was tne consensus of Council that this was a separate issue from the
one being discussed and will be addressed at a future meeting.
City Attorney Mickelson explained the change P&Z is proposing and that it would mean the city is
backing out of city requirements regulating allowing more than one single family house on one lot.
Discussion continued regarding rental property and breezeways. Itwas decided thatan ordinance
regarding amending the zoning ordinance for Accessory Buildings will be prepared.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for monument
signs. City Planne�Mike Dominguez gave a report on this proposed change. Discussion was held
about inquiries of new signs, maximum height of 7ft in EOD and DOD, 15 ft. signs in other districts,
and use of poles within monument signs. Council requested Planning and Zoning Commission to
look at signage height application across the city with a special look at centers. Council requested
an ordinance be prepared.
Discussion was held regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for exempting
Churches, Schools, and Public Institutions from the two-year SUP limitation. Mayor Whitaker
recapped the proposed changes. Council was provided a handout with the five following
suggestions.
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1. Removai of time limits should be for all applicants not just non-profits.
2. Remove the one time extension request so an extension could be requested every two years
, indefinitely.
3. Add some language which could address the issue of the codes and ardinar�ces changing
over time and how the old SUP shou{d be made to meet the new standards.
' 4. Suggest that a fee be charged for each time an extension was requested (Sob Bertrand's
recommendation, suggests $25), this change has to be made by resolution.
5. Add fanguage clarifying why a time extension could be denied.
Discussion continued regarding the Master Plan, construction done in phases,looking at all entities
regarding Specific Use Permit requirements, building codes, court cases with vested rights
statutes, meeting life safety and detention requirements, signage, landscaping and lighting, and
time limits. Council was in agreement with #1- removal of time limits should be for all applicants,
not just non-prafits.
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Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. Acting
Chief of Police Luke Loeser and Assistant to the Chief Bob Wieners addressed changes to the
animal control ordinance regarding cows, horses, livestock, vaccinations, changes to animal at
large, dangerous animals, vicious animals, time frame for hearing in Municipal Court, seizing of
animals, quarantines, software for tracking purposes of annual fees, and definitions of dangerous
and vicious animals. Discussion continued regarding repetitive offenses, moving an animal out of
jurisdiction, warrants issued if owner doesn't comply or interferes with enforcement, registration of
vicious animals, under sight and voice control, animals on leashes, fencing and owner
accountability.
A motion was made and approved ta adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Harold L. Whitaker
ATTEST: �—�
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Deloris McKenzie, MC
City Secretary