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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
AUGUST 03, 2015 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2015, AT 5:00 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT
CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
MAYOR KEVIN HOLLAND
MAYOR PRO-TEM JIM HILL
COUNCILMEMBER STEVE ROCKEY
COUNCILMEMBER BILLY ENOCHS (Arrived at 5:11 PM)
COUNCILMEMBER PAT MCGINNIS
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN SCOTT
COUNCILMEMBER CARLGUSTAFSON
CITYATTORNEY ARNOLD POLANCO
CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER
CITY SECRETARY MELINDA WELSH
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Holland called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Pastor McCauley Austin with Friendswood Baptist Church.
Mayor Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
T.J. Aulds, President of the Galveston County Food Bank's Board of Directors, addressed Council and
stated there is not one segment of Galveston County that the Galveston County Food Bank does not
reach or touch, the City of Friendswood has had 1,344 families receive services directly this year, named
the partners of the Galveston County Food Bank, sometimes we do not see the need in our community;
the numbers are through June of this year, presented the county-wide mayoral food and fund drive
Community Bowl Challenge, would like to return in September for a proclamation to get the challenge
kicked off, each of the food bank communities will challenge their communities to help, whether it is by
donations to the food bank, cash to purchase food that is needed, there is a weighted scale to assure
fairness, have commitments from other cities, and thanked Mayor Holland and Councilmember Gustafson
for inviting him to speak.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Kevin Holland opened the discussion regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016
General Fund Budget. City Manager Roger Roecker expressed appreciation for the work done by Staff in
preparation for the budget process, a video was shown reflecting the responsibilities of Staff to provide
services to the public from the funds provided in the budget. Administrative Services Director Cindy Edge
provided an overview of current fiscal year revenues and expenditures to date in the General Fund,Water
and Sewer Funds, and the assumptions that will be used during the preparation of a proposed budget for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016. There was discussion regarding revenue and expenditure, tax rate, personnel
expenses, bond program and other capital projects, Forces at Work and Decision Packages for the
' General Fund and the Water and Sewer Funds,
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding an update on Capital projects. Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Patrick Donart reported on the progress that has been made on Capital Projects
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since the July Council meeting. Ardent Construction has completed a portion of the demolition on the
interior of the library, reconstructed the bathrooms, and decommissioned the generator on the library '
expansion project. The new parking lot should be opened in August and the existing parking lot will be
blocked off for proposed improvements. The pier footings and grade beams have been poured for the
front expansion, and the pier footings and grade beams for the children's section should be poured in
August. The Development Review Committee (DRC), made up of City Staff from several departments,
continues to work with the architect on the schematic plans for the Fire Station No. 4 expansion and the
new fire station at the Public Safety Building. The DRC will continue to meet as the full construction plans
are developed. Durotech, Inc., has brought in a different perspective to the discussions and has been a
valuable component to the process. Staff plans to present the plans to Council at the September meeting
to update and ask for guidance prior to Durotech, Inc., going out for bids in October. Weekly conference
calls for the past several weeks have been held with City Staff and the Jamail and Smith staff, architect
and their consultants regarding the Sportspark improvements. The architect delivered the 99% submittal
plans in late May 2015, shortly before the June 2015 Council meeting. There was not sufficient time to
pursue typical bid-build procurement, Staff will continue to seek bids through cooperative purchasing
venues on various aspects of the project. Staff received approval from the Planning and Zoning
Commission on June 1, 2015, and met with representatives of the Girls' Softball Association. A detailed
construction schedule for the park has been developed, highlighting major milestones and sequencing of
the various components. Architectural and civil design activities are well underway for the basketball
pavilion at Centennial Park. Staff has reviewed and returned the 90% submittal plans and are awaiting a
resubmittal. An agreement has been struck with Friendswood Development Company (FDC) for
improving access to Lake Friendswood. FDC has agreed to allow access to the lake through the West
Ranch Subdivision, and they will build a parking lot with 42 spaces, a restroom/concession pavilion, and
automatic gate for controlled access. A contract has been approved with Wilson McClain Landscape
Architect, PLLC, to design the improvements at the lake(i.e. a walking trail, fishing piers and canoe/kayak
launch). Staff is working with FDC's consultant Brown and Gay Engineers on coordinating the survey
components of the City's projects and this will strongly influence the location of the pavilion. Once
substantial design progress has been achieved, plans will be presented to the Parks and Recreation '
Board along with neighboring residents for their input. Modeling efforts and final design plans are nearing
completion for the bridge crossing Cowards Creek to connect Stevenson Park and Old City Park. The
City has completed the acquisition of a nearby property to optimize the trail system alignment to and from
the bridge, and the layout of the trail is being finalized to address American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
concerns. Staff presented a proposal to Council at the July meeting for the layout of the master plan for
the Dog Park at Old City Park. Surveying and geotechnical services for the Round 1 Street Improvement
project have been completed. Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., and Staff have reviewed the 90%
submittal plans, and bid dates will be determined and advertised in the coming weeks. The Whispering
Pines Avenue/Friendswood Link Road project is 63% complete. On the Galveston County side, the first
and second portions of the paving at FM 518 have been completed, paving work had been delayed due
to a conflict with the AT&T conduit bank but has been cleared and the contractor is installing the storm
sewer in front of Timberfield Estates. The Harris County side is progressing ahead of schedule due to the
delay on the Galveston County side. The reservoirs, pumps, and control room have been installed at
Water Plant No. 7, and the reservoir is complete at Water Plant No. 2. The contractor was working on the
pump house foundation for Water Plant No. 2, significant concerns were brought forth by the City and the
engineering consultant regarding the foundation. The contractor, engineer, and City Staff met to
determine the methods for City approval of the slab, anticipated project completion date is summer 2015,
this period will most likely not be met, and a revised schedule has been requested to address the new
timelines post foundation repair. An initial trail system has been cut out at 1776 Park and the remaining
sections will be scheduled to be constructed in the near future. A canoe portage is being discussed but
Staff has encountered difficulties regarding the need for a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, and
alternatives are being evaluated to eliminate the need for a permit and still be cost effective.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding the care the trees in front of the
library were being given, there have been a few trees that show signs of being stressed, Staff has ,
contacted the contractor to let them try to rehabilitate the trees, if the trees are not rehabilitated they will
be replaced, and an explanation was given of the foundation problem of the pump house at Water Plant
No. 2.
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' SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Manager Roger Roecker presented the Five Star Spirit Award for the second quarter of 2015 to
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manager in the Parks and Recreation Department, who has
been with the City since May 2011. Ms. Eubanks was nominated by Paul Gordner, Chairman of the
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. In the nomination form he mentions that Ms. Eubanks has been an
outstanding employee, during the recent 8-week long absence of a co-worker, Ms. Eubanks managed to
accomplish all of the Senior Center duties in an efficient manner, went above and beyond her normal
duties to make sure all programs were on time with no disruptions to the seniors. The Five Star Spirt
Award is awarded each quarter to an employee who has exhibited the five characteristics on which the
award is based—Courteous, Competent, Reliable, Professional and Enthusiastic.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 10, City Manager Report.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Roger Rocker reported that the City of Friendswood is blessed to have excellent employees)
and great volunteers. This is one reason why it is difficult to select one person to nominate for the
Chamber of Commerce annual "City of Friendswood Community Award." The City is happy to announce
Amy Castro has been selected as the 2015 winner. Ms. Castro is a volunteer at the Friendswood Public
Library, as a popular communications presenter. Ms. Castro has been a volunteer at the Animal Control
Facility for five years, and recently became the Animal Control Facility's Volunteer Liaison along with
being appointed to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. The City appreciates all of her effort and time
that she invests as a volunteer for the City.
The City Manager reported that the Library will celebrate its 501h birthday on August 19, 2015. Staff is
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' asking for residents to come and help celebrate. There will be cake and other refreshments available
and a presentation of how the library's service has grown over the past 50 years along with othe
activities.
The City Manager reported that the City hosted a rain barrel workshop on July 18, 2015, a presentation
was given by the Galveston Bay Foundation and sponsored by Keep Friendswood Beautiful. The event
was a huge success, there was 81 attendees with 73 participants purchasing a 35 gallon rain barrel and
connector kit. Everyone learned the benefits of collecting rainwater and received rain barrel instructions]
As a result of the workshop 76,650 gallons of rainwater could be conserved per year, also reducing storm
water runoff by the same amount. Potentially 53,600 gallons of water could be conserved per year in the
City of Friendswood from the workshop.
The City Manager reported that the neighborhood review website NICHE ranked Houston's outskirts to
determine the best suburb for families, ranking was based on crime data, location, access to libraries, an8
the City of Friendswood ranked number one. The City Manager thanked all the people involved in
making the City of Friendswood a great place to live, play, and worship.
Mayor Holland recessed the meeting at 6:50 PM and reconvened the meeting at 7:02 PM.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Holland and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair David O'Farrell called a Joint Public Hearing
to order to review comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding a zone classification change
request for .6402 acres, known as Reserve A, Block 1 of the Final Plat of Cedarwood Estates
Subdivision, property located at 810 South Friendswood Drive, Suite 100, Friendswood, Galveston
' County, Texas, to change from Downtown District (DD) to Downtown District—Specific Use Permit (DD-
SUP) to allow NAICS Use No. 713940, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers for 4,450 square feet of
the building.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Chair O'Farrell asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of or in
opposition of the request. No one spoke. '
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair O'Farrell adjourned the Planning and Commission's portion of
the Joint Public Hearing. Mayor Holland left the Council's portion of the Joint Public Hearing open.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Holland asked if anyone would like to speak. No one spoke.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) member Skip Evans presented the annual
report and stated there are eight members of the committee that volunteer their time. Mr. Evans listed the
committee members and committee liaisons. The CEDC's mission statement is "The CEDC will actively
recruit and retain quality businesses to diversify Friendswood's tax base." The CEDC held 14 meetings in
2014, and nine so far in 2015. Some of CEDC's accomplishments and recommendations over the past
year are the CEDC met with Council three times over the last nine months to discuss a draft policy for
Economic Development, this led to an Economic Development Policy adopted by Council in January
2016. CEDC hosted the 121h Annual Broker and Developer Day at Timber Creek Golf Club on October
16, 2014, in collaboration with the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf tournament. Last
year's event was held as a luncheon with a $1,500 sponsorship from CenterPoint Energy. CEDC Chair,
Mayor Holland, Friendswood Economic Development Coordinator Karen Capps, and Assistant City
Manager Morad Kabid spoke about business opportunities in the City of Friendswood. There were over
40 attendees and about 15 stayed after the workshop to play golf and network. CEDC reviewed two
municipal grant applications during the year and both business applications were ultimately approved by
Council, Town Square Center and Life Style Financial Advisory Inc.. The committee is also planning the
131h Annual Broker and Developer Day that will be held at Timber Creek Golf Club on October 27, 2015. ,
The committee would like to invite and encourage Councilmembers to attend the broker event luncheon,
and if you play golf, stay and help be a spokesperson for the City by playing golf with guests who may be
a real estate broker, developer, or business prospect, and thanked Council for their continued support.
Announced one of the 2013 Municipal Grants, Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant, will be opening soon.
Mayor Holland stated Councilmember Gustafson asked him to attend a CEDC meeting and encouraged
Council to attend an occasional meeting as well. Mr. Evans stated CEDC will hold their next meeting on
August 5, 2016, at 8:30 AM, and Councilmember Rockey stated he would like to attend.
Councilmembers Hill and Enochs stated they would like to attend the September 2, 2015, meeting.
Mayor Holland recessed the City Council meeting to convene into a meeting of the City of Friendswood
Employee Benefit Trust.
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST
A meeting of the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust was called to order per the posted agenda.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Consider
action accepting the offer from results of RFP 2015-14 for Employee Medical and Pharmacy Insurance.
B. Consider action accepting the renewal offer from Guardian for Employee Dental Insurance. C.
Consider action to accept the renewal offer from Guardian for Employee Life/AD&D Insurance. D.
Consider action to accept the renewal offer from VSP for Employee Vision Insurance. E. Consider action
to accept the renewal offer from Lincoln Financial for Employee Long Term Disability(LTD) Insurance.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mayor Holland adjourned the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust meeting, and reconvened the '
City Council meeting.
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RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
' ACTION ITEMS
"Councilmember McGinnis moved to approve authorizing the monthly transfer of funds from the City of
Friendswood to the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mayor Holland stated no action was needed in regards to the Farmer's Market. Farmer's Market
President Jim Foreman presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Farmer's Market mission
statement and objective, benefits of the Farmer's Market, location and time of market, the Board of
Directors and volunteers, certified Farmer's Market with the Texas Department of Agriculture, 4,520
people have liked the market's Facebook page, listed vendors, Winter Chamber of Commerce
Friendswood Community Award 2015 winner, future goals and plans of the Farmer's Market, and reason
why the market cannot be held twice a month were given.
"Councilmember Hill moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Denny Autry to the West Ranch
Management District Board to fill a vacancy with a term to expire June 1, 2019.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Councilmember Gustafson moved to approve the appointment of Gary Kay to the Community and
Economic Development Committee to fill a vacancy with a term to expire July 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Discussion and possible action regarding the Whispering Pines Project died for lack of a motion.
' Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri stated at the July Council meeting Staff was directed by Council to
place the Whispering Pines Project on the August agenda, project has been in the making for a number
of years, and a number of concerns were raised by citizens at the last Council meeting regarding the
sufficiency of right-of-way and sidewalk location. The roadway being built and as designed complies with
City ordinances and regulations adopted by the current and prior City Councils. A lot of the regulation
referenced by the citizen's concerns relate to the Subdivision Ordinance Section III, which clearly states
that the design criteria contained in the Subdivision Ordinance applies to the subdivision of property, the
roadway improvement project does not involve subdivision of land, Whispering Pinesl
Avenue/Friendswood Link Road was platted in 1895 as part of the original Friendswood subdivision. The'
original project called for a four-lane roadway through Whispering Pines, a small 60 foot section was
going to be done as a four-lane road, and unfortunately due to the construction climate bids came in tool
high, project was rebid as a three-lane facility from Hibiscus Lane across the creek to FM 518. The other,
concern raised by citizens was the Design Criteria Manual in relation to the location of the sidewalks, and
the manual clearly states a sidewalk is generally located five feet behind the back of the curb and two feet
from the edge of the property line, manual states requirements are for new developments not retrofits, in
order to provide an 80-foot right-of-way four to six houses would have to be condemned, not prudent to
displace four to six families, City of Friendswood did not design the roadway or hire the engineer that
designed the project, and it complies with local, state, and federal guidelines. The Whispering Pines
project is not unique to the City of Friendswood, major thoroughfares FM 518 and FM 2351 collector
streets located with an 80 to 100 foot right-of-way, these major thoroughfares carry far greater traffic!
Whispering Pines Avenue have sidewalks four foot from the back of curb, complies with all local, state!
and federal guidelines. An exhibit was shown of the Whispering Pines Avenue crossroad at completion of
the fourth lane once funding is provided, a four-foot sidewalk on each side of the roadway as required
anywhere else in the City, at the most narrow part of the roadway the four-foot sidewalk is still
maintained, property could be condemned to allow additional space. In 1985 when Timberfield Estates
subdivision was built, 16 total columns were placed on both sides of Arbren Lane and Verdun Lane
' columns were placed on the property line, innermost columns are placed in the City of Friendswood right-
of-way, do not impede visibility, could be made safer, there currently is not a license agreement with the
City for the columns being in the right-of-way. Staff reached out to the Homeowner's Association (HOA)
at the request of Council, asked for a license agreement for the columns to remain in the right-of-way,
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HOA stated they are not interested in entering into a license agreement, City has gone out for pricing to
relocate the columns, cut them down to a shorter height or remove them, and cost is estimated to be '
$2,800 to remove up to$13,000 to relocate.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding possible solutions to resolve the
visibility issues the columns present at Timberfield Estates subdivision, concerns regarding visibility at
Arbren Lane and Verdun Lane, consensus of Council was to encourage the Homeowner's Association to
work with the City and consider entering into a license agreement with the City.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the disposition of Bid No. 2015-13 for a construction contract
to replace Lift Station No. 3 project in Annalea Subdivision and award to Peltier Brothers, LLC.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve Option No. 2 including pavers, benches, lights and a reader
board for the Downtown streetscaping project at City Hall, Fire Station No.1, and Stevenson Park.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved 6-1 with Councilmember Scott
opposed.
ORDINANCES
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-21 —
An ordinance amending Appendix "C" "Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood,
Texas, Section 3, "provision for Official Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 14550
Beamer Road, a tract of land of approximately 5.6144 acres, located at 14550 Beamer Road., in the
James F. Perry and Emily M Austin survey, Abstract No. 55, Harris County, Texas and being part of Lot
69, Hoidale Coffman Subdivision recorded in Volume 3, Page 6 of the Harris County map records,
Friendswood, Texas, more fully described herein from the current designation of Industrial ("I") to
Industrial-Specific Use Permit ("I-SUP"), permitting NAICS Use No. 486 "Pipeline Transportation", all as ,
more specifically provided herein; providing for the amendment of the Official Zoning Map; providing a
penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing
for severability.
Seconded by Councilmember Gustafson. The motion was approved unanimously.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 18C, First and Final reading of
Ordinance No. 2015-24.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-24 — An
ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2014-29, passed and approved October
6, 2014, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year
2014-2015 by approving "Budget Amendment XIV" to the "Original General Budget of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015"; providing for supplemental appropriation and/or
transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember McGinnis stated he will not be able to attend the next Council meeting due to his
scheduled two week tour being during the time of the meeting.
Mayor and Council thanked Councilmember McGinnis and Enochs for their service and Councilmember
Hill for his past service to the country.
Councilmember Hill stated he has worked firsthand in the construction business and there is a lot of '
things happening in Downtown Friendswood, and is glad to see it.
Councilmember Rockey stated Friends of Friendswood Downtown have met a couple of times, looking to
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put up proposals to improve Downtown Friendswood, Council voted on one of their items tonight, they are
' also looking for a lot of participation from the community, if interested locate their Facebook page and
start attending their meetings.
Mayor Holland stated he would accept TJ Aulds, Community Bowl Challenge, asked City Secretary
Melinda Welsh to get Council the information on the challenge once it is sent and would love to
participate in feeding hungry people. Calvary Chapel Prayer Breakfast is on August 15, 2015, at 7:00
AM, and Pastor Ron Hindt, would like to invite everybody.
Councilmembers Enochs, Scott, and Gustafson stated they had nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Authorizing
Council to invoke Rule 1(A) of the Rules of Procedure to schedule the September City Council meeting
for September 14, 2015, due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2015. B. Authorizing
the Mayor to sign an agreement between Harris County and the City of Friendswood for use of Harris
County's 800 Megahertz Radio System. C. Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter consenting to American
Tower's request to modify AT&T equipment at the Tower Site at 1606 Whitaker Drive. D. Approving a
license agreement for a Buyout Property located at 106 Diamond Lane and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the agreement. E. Approving the appointments of City Council Liaisons to Committees, Boards,
and Commissions. F. Accepting the June 2015 Property Tax Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 18B, First reading of Ordinance No.
T2015-23.
' ORDINANCES (continued)
Planning Manager Nick Haby stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is in the middle of heavy
deliberation and are working towards a recommendation for Council for Ordinance No. T2015-23.
**Councilmember Enochs moved to table the first reading of Ordinance No. T2015-23.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey.
***Councilmember Enochs withdrew his motion to table Ordinance No. T2015-23.
****Councilmember Rockey withdrew his second.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2015-23 — An ordinance
amending Appendix "C" "Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Section
3, "Provision for Official Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 810 S. Friendswood
Drive, a tract of land of approximately .6402 acres, also known as Reserve "A" in the final plat of
Cedarwood Estates Subdivision, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, more fully described herein
from the current designation of Downtown District ("DD") to Downtown District/Specific Use Permit
("DD/SUP"), permitting NAICS Use No. 713940 "Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers" limited to the
specific area denoted in Exhibit "B-4", all as more specifically provided herein; providing for the
amendment of the Official Zoning Map; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each
day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved 4-3 with Councilmembers Rockey,
Enochs, and Gustafson opposed.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair David O'Farrell reported that the Planning and Zoning
' Commission's vote for Agenda Item 18B, First reading of Ordinance No. T2015-23, an ordinance
amending Appendix "C" "Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Section
3, "Provision for Official Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 810 S. Friendswood
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Drive, a tract of land of approximately .6402 acres, also known as Reserve "A" in the final plat of
Cedarwood Estates Subdivision, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, more fully described herein '
from the current designation of Downtown District ("DD") to Downtown District/Specific Use Permit
("DD/SUP"), permitting NAICS Use No. 713940 "Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers" limited to the
specific area denoted in Exhibit "134", all as more specifically provided herein; providing for the
amendment of the Official Zoning Map failed 2-4.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair David O'Farrell,
and applicant Richard Harris regarding. that the concerns of some Planning and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) members was parking, reciprocal parking agreements, examples of businesses with parking
problems were given, suggestions were given to help additional parking. The applicant explained his
business caters to an older crowd, will not use bays at Sonic, facility is open 24 hours, and has a
contractual agreement with Sonic for parking.
TJe meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM.
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