HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1964-06-15 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 4, 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Plannind and Zoning Commission
was held Thursday, October 4, 1973, at the Friendswood City Hall.
Chairman C. C. Bost called the meeting to oreder at 7:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman Charles Coe
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Leah North, Secretary
Robert Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
1. MINUTES
September 20, 1973 - Approved with the following correction:
Page fours Motion to regUest.bill for
aerial photos was made by Shore, not Raney.
September:27, 1973 - Approved with the following correction:
Page 31 Motion to put Wood -Whitaker rezoning
on "hold" passed 3-1, with Spears dissenting,
not unanimously.
2. HEARING
Rezoning Chairman Bost called the hearing to order
Request at 8:00 P.M. to hear the request for a specific
# use permit for an area not to exceed three acres
in the form of a square with the center located
(Grown Central #2) 900' east of the most westerly west line and
200' north of the south line of a 55.129 acre.
tract described in a deed recorded in Vol. 2242,
Page 211, of the Galveston County records.
Mr. 0. K. Haynie and Bill McAndrews were present
to represent Crown Central. The Chairman asked
if there were anyone in the audience who wished
to speak against the specific use permit. There
were none.
The Crown Central representative as.ked that this
location be made "approximate." There was some
discussion as to whether it would be better to
ask for specific use on the entire tract rather
than a small area, but it was decided that this
would entail withdrawing the present request and
submitting another, along with another hearing.
This was not considered practical.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips,
that the Commission recommend the tract in
question be granted a specific use permit for
an oil well on the property as described.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Autumn Hills Mr. David Strickler, Victor T. Cra�vblt.�U_,, and
Nursing Home Ron L. Pohlmeyer were present to present a
Expansion plan for the expansion of the Autumn Hills
nursing home located at the corner of Quaker
and Heritage Drives in an R--2 (Multi -family)
Zone.
The plans call for a total of 120 beds, compared
with the present total of 47; 65 employees will
be hired, compared with the present 27.
A discussion ensued as to whether this was
considered as a "hospttal," which is permissable
in an R-2 Zone, or an "institution," which
requires a specific use permit in an R-2 zone.
It was determined that the state does not
consider this a hospital. The representatives
were advi.sed that a hearing was necessary
before an ordinance could be passed granting
them a permit to use the area as a specific use
for an institution for the aged. The Secretary
gave tham an application form for rezoning.
This is necessary before any approval of any
building permit.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore,
that a hearing be called for November 1,
alternate date November 8, at 8 P.M. for the
purpose of considering the rezoning of the
rest home loXt',and adjacent vacant lot to
specific use from R-2.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Members who are able will meet on the site
at 9 A.M. Monday to look at the area. Parking
as presented is inadequate.
4. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Building Pe its. City Manager forget to get them to us.
B. Sian Ordinance. No action.
C. Pipeline Ordinance. Passed and approved, third and final reding.
'- Not yet published.
D. Rewording of Zoning Ordinance. Passed second reading, Zeitler
dissenting.
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E. Rezoning Cecil Brown 16 acres to C_1. Tabled since August 6.
F. Rezoning Fire Station area. Tabled since August 6.
G. Heritage Estates Subdivision. No action.
H. Mustang Meadows Subdivision. Must meet all Council requirements
for Council approval.
I. Rezoning: high School. No action.
J. Polly Ranch Estates. No action. Roads awaiting County approval.
K. National I vestors H d e. Information in attorney's hands.
L. Quaker Drive R-O=W. No action.
M. Slab height. No new information. Mr. Shore will ask Mr. Jones
to -�ive-1 Out LP cXaA Mr.)oltes use(I yr re�erence, r
Attachment N. Taylor Building Permit. The Secretary read a letter from Mr.
#1 Taylor to Mr. Cline disputing the Commission's
information.
0. Professional Planning. The Secretary read a letter from Mr.
Ralph S. Ellifrit, outlining his background as
a professional planner.
P. Sam Vester Subdivision. The Chairman requested that the
Secretary put Jim Gartrell on the agenda for next
week to discuss a new subdivision owned by
Sam Vester.
S. MISCELANEOUS BUSINESS
. Wood -Whitaker Rezoning. Mr. Raney reported that Mr. Wood had
Robert Smith re -survey the land. He says the
Rauch marker is 1 foot 8 inches off.
MOTION WAS MADE BY Spears, seconded by Raney, that
the "hold" be removed from the Wood/Whitaker
proposal and it be passed to Council.
MOTION FAILED, 2-4. For: Spears, Raney.
Against: Bost, North, Phillips �StfoREle,
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Spears,
that a hearing be called for November 8, alternate
date November 15, at 8 P.M. to hear arguments
regarding the W ood/Whitaker rezoning from R-2
to C-l.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(Property owners in the vicinity had ;not been
notified by mail of the original hearing.)
Taylor -Building Permit. After considerable discussion,
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by North, that
Attachment a recommendation be made to the City Manager
#2 that the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator
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order cessation of construction until a full set
of plans, elevation, arch;tectural, electrical,
plumbing, etc., are ap!)Vov&d by the Building
Official,
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Prior to this motion, it had been determined that
the building plans as submitted to the Building
Official were for the shell of the building, only,
and no plans were submitted for partitions or
front, although partitions and front were in the
process of being built.
The original protest by the Commission had been
based on the location of the slab, but the
attorney had advised us that this protest should
have been made when it first happened. This
latter violation was in the process of happening,
therefore, it was filed.on. Also, no plumbing
or electrical plans were evident.
6. MEETING WITH ATTORNEY
Prior to the consideration of Miscellaneous Business, the Commission
had consulted with the attorney, Be J. Hooks, on several items.
The Press and two members of the public were present during these
discussionu.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:20 A. M.
Secretary
Approved:
AUDIENCE
Those who signed the register were:
David C. Strickler, 5633 Richmond, Houston, 782-5442
Victor T. Ca-u ble+9219 Katy Fwy. , Houston, 467-2807
Ron L. Pohlmeyer, 9219 Katy Fwy., Houston, 467-2213
0. K. Haynie, Crown Central, 224-8550
Bill McAndrews, Crown Central, 224-8S50
FPZC-14-10-11-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 11, 1923
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, Friendswood,
Texas on Thursday, October 11, 1973- Chairman C. C. Bost presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah forth, Secretary
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Charles Coe
Councilmen Patton and Baker were also present at the start of
the meetings Mayor Lowe and Councilman Windler arrived later.
1. MINUTES
October 4, 1973 - Approved as corrected as follows:
Page 2s Word is "lot," not "lost."
Page 3: Shore voted against motion to pass
the Wood/Whitaker rezoning recommendation
to Council.
Page 32 Mr. Shore was to find out what Mr. Jones
used for reference in determining
slab height.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
The Chairman asked the Secretary if there was anything in
action to report concerning the information reports. The
Secretary reported no significant change in any item since
meeting, so information reports were not treated in detail
to take care of the members of audience before the meeting
Council members at 9:00 P.M.
particular
last
in order
with
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Attachment A list of building permits were furnished by the City Manager.
#1
Mrs. North asked the City Manager if he had obtained the information
regarding slab heights on buildings approved recently in areas
where the 100-year flood height had not been delineated, as she
had requested by phone that afternoon. The City Manager replied
that he did not have the information, but that he would be
responsible for seeing that the slabs were above the 100-year
flood level. He also stated that he would be responsible for
seeing that the slabs would be elevated as recommended in the
Planning Commission's recent memo, dated October 1, filed under
FPZC-9-20-73, Attachment #1, recommending minimum slab height
of eighteen inches above the road in order to avoid flood
problems.
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The question was raised as to what Mr. Jones was using as a
criterion to set the slab heights for some of the dwellings which
were not included in areas where data had been obtained from the
Corp of Engineers by the Planning Commission. The City Manager
indicated that he had phoned the County Building Official. It
was pointed out by Mrs. North that homes built along Coward and
Chigger Creek on data acquired by the County Building Official
had been flooded in June and that the Corp of Engineers data
would be better.
Mrs. North also questioned why the City Manager felt that it was
his obligation to check on slab heights when Ordinance 157 gave
the responsibility to the Planning Commission, The City Manager
stated that it was his understanding that the Charter had
precedence over ordinances and that the Charter stated that he
was to be responsible for the administration of the City and that
this was an administrative problemo therefore his reponsibility.
No requests for building permits came before the commission.
4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Jim Ellis, 1202 Myrtlewood, Pearland P. 0. , 482-1893,
appeared to request information regarding a
tennis court which he would like to build on
Tennis Club Melody Lane, next to the Sikes home. The court
Request would be built on three acres, no club house
would be built, and fifteen to twenty people
would be expected to participate. Some discussion
ensued as to whether this would be considered a
private or a commercial establishment and whether
in the future it might want to expand.
ACTION The Chairman informed Mr. Ellis that we will
contact him after research to see where he fits
into the zoning ordinance.
5. SUBDIVISIONS
Attachment Greenbriar Mr. Jim Gartrell and Mr. Sam Vester, owner,
#2 Subdivision presented pre -application plans for Greenbriar
Subdivision, proposed to be developed on 54.69
acres bounded by Sunset, Castlewood, Greenbriar,
and a pipeline easement. Eighty-two Lots are
proposed on asphalt, open -ditch streets.
One copy of an information letter and three
copies of the plans were received. The original
letter and Copy #1 of the plans were retained for
the Commission's files. Copies two and three of
the plans were given to the City Manager.
Sewer service. Sewer plans submitted have been
approved by Ken Toon, Water and Sewer
Superintendent. Mr. Vester had contracted with
the City to extend the sewer, according to Mr.
Gartrell.
DRainage. Mr. Shore questioned the drainage. Mr.
Gartrell stated that an easement would be granted
for the outfall of the former drainage ditch.
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Lot width. Mr. Bost questioned the 110 foot lot
width, but it was felt by the Commission that the
120 foot requirement was not yet in existence,
since the amendment requiring this had only
passed second reading of the City Council.
Pedestrian path. Mrs. North asked if it would be
possible to have a pedestrian path atthe end of
the cul-de-sac across from the high school, since
otherwise all pedestrian traffic from the
subdivision would either have to cut across
someone's yard or go all the way out to Castlewood
and back down Greenbriar to the High School.
Mr. Vester said that he had no objection, but
Mr. Gartrell brought up what he thought would be
problems, such as litter and Hondas. Barrier
posts were suggested as a possibility.
Adjacent streets. Mrs. North asked Mr. Gartrell
to indicate the location of the adjacent streets
in Imperial Gardens. Mr. Gartrell agreed to do
this.
Park area. Mr. Raney asked if any provision
were planned for park area. Mr. Gartrell did not
think this necessary since the area was so close
to the school.
No action was taken, other than to pass the two
sets of plans on to the City for comment.
. MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Lowe and Councilmen Patton, Baker and Windler were present.
Councilmen Gonzalez, Haken, and Zeitler were absent.
Mayor Lowe opened the discussion by saying that he thinks the
Commission members should follow certain guidelines before appearing
as individual mambers before Council. He suggested that before any
member should come before Council they should get a vote first
from the Commission.
A considerable discussion followed. One of the suggestions made
was that a minority report might be made in cases of disagreement.
Councilman Patton stated that he was only interested in what the
Comdesion does that does not follow the Charter or Subdivision
Ordinance. If the law needs changing we should figure out some
way to change it. He is not interested in internal problems.
The City Manager stated that
giving approval contingent on
if we have the i_tmes acted on
The question was asked of the
Drainage District approval of
required and one time it was
not now requiring this.
one problem is that we end up
certain items. It would be better
first, then approve the plat.
Mayor whether we are now requiring
plats, since one time approval was
not. The Mayor replied that we are
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Councilman Windler thought that we should require more time for
subdivisions to give noticeto get on the agenda, as on Friday
following the Thursday meeting.
It was decided that when a Commission member feels strongly enough
in disagreement with the rest of the Commission to take their
argument to the Council that the member should inform the
Commission of this in order to gave the rest of the Commission
an opportunity to rebut the argument.
Council left at 11230 P.M.
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Autumn Hills MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore,
Rezoning that the hearing regarding the rezoning of the
Autumn Hills rest home to Specific Use - Institution
for the Aged be held on November 1, with November $
the alternate date.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Wood/Whitaker MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Spears, that
Rezoning the hearing regarding the rezoning of the Wood -
Whitaker tract from R-2 to C-1 be called for
November 8, with November 15 as an alternate date.
MOTION PASSED, 5-1, Raney dissenting.
This calling of another hearing was made necessary
because written notice had not been given the
adjoining lot owners at the previous hearing.
Crown Central The Secretary reminded the Commission that the
Request #3 hearing for Crown Central Request #3 had been set
for October 25, with November 1 being the
alternate date, at 8 P.M. No legal description
of the property has been received as yet.
Attach Flood Insurance Shore asked how we could 'et the Federal Government
# to study the remaining areas of Friendswood which
have not yet had the 100-year flood delineated.
A discussion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by North, that
the City Manager be asked to write to the proper
authorities to ask for an immediate study of the
undelineated areas of Friendswood as it pertains
to flood insurance.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Attach Simpson Apartments A correction
Apartments of September 6,
Simpson from the
filed.
7. ADJOURNMENT
to the Board of Adjustment minutes
1973 and a letter adressed to Mr.
Board of Adjustment was read and
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.
Approved:/Oe-G.C/%3 Secretary:�'S��
FPZC-M-10-18-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 18, 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held in Friendswood City hall on Thursday, Octoberl8, 1973.
Chairman C. C. Bost called the meeting to order at 7.40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
Charles Coe
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
AUDIENCE
Present at various times during the meeting were Gerry Knight,
Sam Vester, Dixie and Jim Gartrell.
1. MINUTES
No minutes of previous meetings were available. The Secretary
promised to get organized during the next week, all repair work
having been completed on her house except one room of carpet.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Sign Ordinance. The Secretary reported that the City Manager
had that afternoon asked the City Attorney for written comment.
B. Su di ision Ordinan e. Commissioner Raney stated that he was
putting some things together, working around the ordinance
suggested by the City Engineer a year ago.
C. Flood Insurance Ordinance. Commissioner North is preparing a
copy for presentation to the Council. This was approved by the
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Commission on July 19, 1973 to refer to Mr. Heaney for approval
and Council for consideration.
D. Rewo i of ZoningOrdinance: Passed third and final reading
last Monday night.
E. Rezoning of High School. No new action.
F. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to 0-1. No new action.
G. Rezoning of Fire Station Site. No new action.
lAttachment H. ReZoning to specific use Crown Central -request 2. The
#S Secretary reported that this had not yet been initiated by
City Council, that she would notify or re -notify the City
Secretary. Drilling permit has been approved by Council.
I. Rezoning to specific use Crown Central e uest 1. Passed
second reading on October 15.
J. Rezoning to specific use. Crown Central_ request. Hearing
has been set.
K. Heritage Estates Subdivision. No new action. Bost reports they
are waiting on City Engineer Heaney to complete storm sewer
plans. North reports deed restrictions have not yet been
received.
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North reported information that, of the "out -lots" from the
original Cook tract which were not included in Heritage Estates,
but were sold previously to owners of lots fronting on Clearview
Avenue in Empe,re Chateau, an interior lot had been sold to
someone other than a lot owner on Clearview. A discussion
followed.
Attachment Motion was made by Raney, seconded by Spears, that the
#1 Secretary send a memo to the City Manager requesting that
building permits be refusEd and advise no utilities available
if lots are being sold for building lots.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
L. Polly Ranch Estates. No new action since roads sent to County
^for approval.
M. Coward Creek Subdivision* Needs signing by Mayor and f iling.
N. Planning Commission Hearing status. The Secretary presented the
notices for three hearings which were advertised in the
October 18 Journal. Since there was a time conflict in the
hearings as originally called by the Commission, the Secretary
asked that the times as advertised be approved.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney that the Commission
approve the time changes for the hearings.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
0. Quaker Drive R-O-W interrupstion. Referred to City Manager at
meeting of September 20. No action.
P. National. Inver or's Hedge. The Secretary reported that the
letter was mailed to Bernard Brooks, attorney for National.
Investors, ten days ago. Commissioner Raney requested that
he speak to the City Manager and Council regarding this.
No objections.
R. Autumn Hills meeting. Commissioners Spears, Raney and Bost,
City Manager Morgan and City Engineer Heaney met with Autumn
Hills representatives on site a week ago Monday. Bost reported
that they were to present a plat of the building and the road
as it exists on an accurate survey. The City hopes to work
out an adequate R-O-W for Heritage Drive in this area. Mr.
Heaney will locate the property owners involved so that it can
be done right. Some concern was expressed that this information
was needed prior to the hearing and that lack of it might
necessitate calling of another hearing with associated fee.
R. Crown Central request#2 oil well. Raney reported that he
expressed what he felt was the Commission's desire for the
Council to procede with the issuance of a drilling permit
prior to actual rezoning to specific use. Reason for the
urgency, he felt, was to get this on the tax rolls by Jan. 1.
North considered this excellent planning.
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S. Street Plans, North reported that Council has street plans on
their workshop agenda for next Monday night and suggested that
Commission members might consider attending. North suggested
that planning the streets would be considered a legitimate
Planning Commission function. A discussion followed concerning
information the Commission thought would be important in
deciding which streets should be done first. The Chairman
suggested that figures were needed concerning which streets
were the most heavily travelled and that first priority should
be given to streets that all citizens use, such as the streets
to the schools. No formal action was taken concerning the
communication of this information to the Council.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
No building permits came before the Commission.
4. SUBDIVISIONS
No subdivisions had been scheduled on the agenda. The
following action were taken, however.
Mustang The Secretary read a letter from the City
Meadows Manager, dated October 16, requesting that
four criteria be met prior to our signing the
plat. Council was apparently not aware that
the plat had been given Commission approval
July 12. The Secretary asked that prior to
signing the Commission receive a copy of the
plat and plans as approved by the Commission.
This Mr. Gartrell did.
Jim Gartrell asked that the plat be signed
tonight, since he was anxious to get going.
Mr. Shore stated that he did not want to see
us sign anything else with any more contingencies.
Mrs. North objected to signing because the
item was not on the agenda and the ordinance
was not drawn up as the Council had requested.
Mrs. North noted, also, that the deed restrictions
were entirely different from the ones first
submitted and questioned whether the developer
was aware of the changes. Mr. Gartrell assured
her that he was. She asked if he had a copy.
Mr. Gartrell said that he did.
Mr. Bost signed the plat,
Attachment Mr. Raney suggested a memo to the City Manager
#1 stating that requirements #1, #2, and #4 were in
compliance. The Commission has not seen the
ordinance (requirement #3), but this is Council's
responsibility, The Commission had no objections.
Greenbriar
Since Mr. Gartrell and Sam Vester, developer,
were present, Commission commented on Greenbriar
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Subdivision, although a report has not yet been
received back from the City Engineer.
Access on main streets. Mr. Shore asked if deed
restrictions would prohibit rear access from
lots which back up to Sunset and Greenbriar.
Mr. Gartrell assured him this would be done.
Question of multiple access of the lots fronting
on Castlewood and Greenbriar was discussed•
North stated that we had required Dunbar Estates
to back their lots up to Melody Lane. Raney and
Bost thought that this would present a poor
appearance. North suggested that Briarmeadow
Subdivision was done this way. Bost stated that,
in Briarmeadow's case, this gave a better yeild.
No action taken.
Drainage. North questioned adequacy of 20 foot
easem ent along Greenbriar. Gartrell said this
was the existing easement. Phillips was concerned
about the depth of the ditch below Falling Leaf
lane.
Side lot lines. Shore pointed out a 15' side lot
line on #79 adjacent to a thoroghfare. This
Mr. Gartrell agreed to correct, along with another
one on Sunset.
R-O-W. North questioned the adequacey of the
rights -of -way on adjoining streets. Mr. Gartrell
said that all streets had adequate 60 foot rights -
of -way and that Sunset had 100 feet. Shore
questioned whether this was wide enough for
Sunset, since we had agreed to utilize Sunset
as an arterial when we chose the #2 alternate
for Greenbriar Drive.
Water and sewer. North asked how the proposed
water and sewer lines fit into the master plan.
Gartrell stated that these were as prescribed
by Toon.
5• MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Attachment IGMA Course The Secretary read a note from the City Manager
#3 relating that the ICMA Planning Course which
used to be $90 per individual is now $150 per
individual, but is also $150 per group plus
$10 per additional individual. There was some
discussion as to whether anyone other than North
had time to take it. Action was tabled until
next meeting.
Charles Coe At the request of the Chairman, Spears read a
Resignation letter of resignation from Charles Coe dated
!Attachment September 13.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney,
that the resignation be accepted to pass on to
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Council with regret.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Access Control Access control was discussed. Spears stated
that Bob Atkinson had prepared a good report on
access control. Since the Secretary did not have
a copy, Raney loaned his to her while another is
being run by Bost. After further discussion, it
was decided that Phillips would head the study of
access control. Bost will call Bob Atkinson and
obtain cost figures on having Atkinson work with
Phillips. North would like to sit in on this.
Architectural After discussion of the best way to achieve
Control architectural control, it was agreed by the
Commission that Tracy Spears should come up
with recommendations. Architectural control in
Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New Orleans were
mentioned.
Fire Zones After discussion, it was agreed by the Commission
that North would report on fire zone possibilities.'
Spears will try to get a copy of the Houston
Ordinance pertaining to this.
Talisman School Shore expressed a concern regarding the sign now
Sign present at the intersection of Castlewood and
Greenbriar which announces that this location is
the new location of Talisman School. No-one was
positive what Talisman School is, but Mr. Shore's
concern stemmed from a statement he understood
Attorney B. J. Hooks to make concerning the rights
a commercial enterprise once gained by simply
having a sign up which went unchallenged
announcing that they would soon build there.
After some dicussion, Phillips ascertained that
it was an illegal sign, having been placed in a
residentially zoned district.
Attachment MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Phillips
#1 that a memo be sent to the City Manager calling
attention to the Talisman School sign as being
illegal.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to dicsuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
Addend It was reported that
r. Tay or had left town,having
returned his share of the building
to Mr. Wofford.
I rinff�lggl
Secretary
Approved:
FPZC-M-10-25-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 25. 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, October 25, 19?3.
Chairman C. C. Bost presided, calling the meeting to order shortly
after 7130 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman Vacancy - Position 7 (Coe)
Leah North, Secretary
Robert Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
October 18, 1973 - Approved as presented.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Jim Ellis - tennis court status. Mr. Jim Ellis was in
attendance to in quire about what the Commission had
concluded in its research regarding his request for a
tennis club on Melody Lane. The Secretary reported that
there appeared to be three possible alternatives:
1) There was a possible chance that he could be
eligible for a Temporary Certificate of Zoning
Compliance if classed as a "temporary facility."
2) The Zoning Ordinance could be amended to include
such recreational facilities as a tennis club under
"Specific Use" and then the property could be
rezoned as a specific use as a tennis club. This
would take two public hearings and the passage of
two ordinances by the Council - not a speedy action.
3) The property involved could be rezoned to C-1.
The Secretary stated that these conclusions were based on
treating a tennis court as swimming pools were treated in
the zoning ordinance, since tennis courts are not mentioned.
The Commission concurred that alternative #2 was the only
one the Commission would consider. Mr. Ellis was informed
that certain requirements were necessary prior to any
consideration by the Commission. He should present a plan
showing all planned courts, clubhouse location, and adequate
parking. Conditions which might be considered if the
Specific Use were recommended were discussed, including
such things as a) making it revocable, b) reversion to R-1
if the specific use is discontinued, c) limiting number of
members, d) acquiring additional right-of-way on Melody
Lane, e) limitation on use of lights, f) fence, landscaping.
Mr. Bost reminded him that the sewer line in Village Green
is too shallow for him to hook into. He will return later.
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N. Autumn Hills Information. Chairman Bost reported receving
three copies of a survey dated 11-22-72 by Jack C. McKnight
,Attach of the Autumn Hills building proposal. He gave two copies
to Mr. Heaney, retained one. Mr. Heaney has marked one with
Attafi recommendation as to right--of-way to be obtained and a
#2 drain line from the rear of the property to Quaker Drive.
A ten foot access road along the edge of one building was
proposed in place of access to the parking from Shady book.
Mr. Heaney has suggested that the Ctty should pay the difference
between cost of installing an adequate drain in front and the
cost of installing 12", 15", or 18" drain tile. A lengthy
discussion followed.
Parking. Mrs. North questioned whether adequate parking was
available, since she had observed the paces nearly full on
a Sunday. Other members disagreed, feeling that it was
adequate except for very brief periods of time.
Alley access. Mrs. North and Mr. Phillips questioned the
adequacy of the ten foot "alley" which permits only one-way
access for nearly three hundred feet to the back parking lot.
Further discussion was delayed until the hearing.
P. National IUvestors Hedge. Mr. Raney reported that he had met
with Council Monday and asked how far we should go. Council
instructed us to get with the Attorney and work out legal steps
necessary to cause compliance. Present these to Council next
meeting and they will take action. Also, Council directed
the City Manager to issue no more electric permits. Raney
recommended that the Commission appoint someone to meet with
the attorney now. A lengthy discussion followed. Final
consensus was that any action would be held in abeyance for
one week.
B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. 0. No significant action since
last meeting.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
No building permits were referred to the Commission.
4, SUBDIVISIONS
The Chairman stated that Greenbriar would not be presented tonight
because of a controversy over the sewer and drainage. Some 150 acres
drain through the present drain, which would require an eighty-four
inch culvert at the Creek, according to Mr. Bost.
Parking on Cast lewood and Greenbriar. North mentioned her concern
regarding parking on lots facing Greenbriar and Castlewood. Since
these streets are probably collector streets, requir ing two lanes
to be open for traffic at all times, and since she does not think the
City should have to build an extra lane for parking purposes, she
feels off-street parking should be required for any lots facing
these streets.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
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Attach
#3
Attach
#4
Membership Since the terms of Spears, Phillips,
expire prior to the next meeting, and
have not yet been reappointed, it was
to hold a regular meeting next week.
Sign Violations
MOTION WAS MADE
memo be sent to
following signs
illegals
and Raney
since they
agreed not
by Shore, seconded by Raney, that a
the City Manager in regard to the
which the Commission considers
Fruit stand sign (on 2351)
Truman Taylor Insurance (W. Edgewood)
Friendswood Bank (maybe) (W. Edgewood)
Lakey's Drugs (E. Edgewood)
Fox Meadows Sign (E. Parkwood)
Talisman School (Greenbrier at Castlewood
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hearing fees
Raney stated that he felt that our fees for hearings
were not adequate, that discussion with officials
led him to believe that it could cost the City
$10.00 per letter to notify surrounding property
owners. Mr. Bost stated that in some places a larger
fee is initially required and a refund made if the
cost does not equal the fee. It was Agreed to put
this topic on the next agenda.
Drainagecosts
Mr. Bosts informed the commission that the City's
cost of the additional drainage in Heritage Estates
Subdivision was running one thousand dollars per
acre through the subdivision itself.
Sunset width
Mr. Shore asked if Sunset right-of-way was actually
100 feet. Mrs. North stated that Mr. Heaney said it
was only 80 feet. (This is in relation to the
Greenbriar Subdivision.)
Nassau Bay
The Secretary read a letter from the chairman of the
request
Nassau Bay Planning Commission, requesting a copy of
our comprehensive plan. The Commission agreed that
a copy of the Bovay report should be sent to him.
5, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned
at 9352 P.M.
Secretary /
Approved: !�
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The terms of Clyde Raney, Robert Phillips and Tracy Spears
having expired andreappointments not having been made, no
meeting was held on this regular meeting date.
LZ
Secretary
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ACTION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at
Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, November 8, 1973. Chairman C. C. Bost presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Robert Phillips
Clyde Raney
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
October 25, 1973 -
November 1, 1973 -
MEMBERS ABSENT
James Shore - out of town
Vacancy - Position 7
Approved as presented.
No meeting held.
2. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Clear Creek Drainage Mrs. Hilda McCraw appeared before the Commission to
Problems call to our attention her concern regarding the lack
of a drainage easement in Polly Ranch Estates. She
said that Tom Langford, head of Harris County Flood
Control had stated that the Plan ing Commission had
not required the needed R-O-W for drainage. Therefore,
since Friendswood would not help itself, why should
Harris County help them?
A discussion followed. Mr. Bost was of the opinion
that the plat had already been recorded and could not be
changed. Mrs. North stated that she had checked the
County records and found no record of the plat.
Councilman Patton stated that the result of the suit
concerning the replating of this subdivision was that
the judge entered that it must be entered as settled
(in the suit). The Chairman directed the Secretary to
find out what the court did say.
Mrs. McCraw called to the Commission's attention
several subdivisions which are already approved in the
the Clear Creek basin.
Pearland Sportsmans Club Uel Clanton , Vice President of the Pearland Sportsmans
Rifle Range club, stated that they would like to have their rifle
range, which existed prior to annexation by the City,
rezoned to make it comply with all ordinances.
Mr. Bost told him that unless he wanted to expand that
they could keep operating. Mr. Raney said that he
should go to Mr. Cline and get a certificate of non-
compliance. Councilman Patton felt that he needed
approval of the Council for the shooting of firearms
within the City limits.
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3. HEARINGS
Crown Central #3 Chairman Bost called the hearing to order regarding the
request of Crown Central Petroleum to rezone for Specific
Use Lot 13 out of Section 5 of the BS&F Survey A-625, said
tract presently being zoned R-1 Single -Family residential.
The Chairman stated that anyone having objections would have
five minutes in which to state their objections. He called twice
for anyone having objections. No one answered.
Councilman Zeitler arrived at this point.
Commissioner Raney stated that he had received half a dozen
calls concerning possible damage to Lunday Lane by oil well
equipment. A core sample of the streets shows two inches of
shell. Mr. 0. K. Haney, of Crown Central, stated that the
only alternative to coming in Lunday Lane would be to
build an access road into the site from F. M. 528.
A considerable discussion followed.
Several questions were asked by Raney of Haney.
Why are ten acres necessary? Notsure of exact location of
well.
Is there any way to drill another well on the ten acres? No,
not the way the current reservoir is. Must have forty
acres per well.
No tank batteries? No.
City Manager Morgan asked how much road would be involved.
Haney answered 2000 feet.
Haney also stated that after the well was drilled, the area
designated for specific use could be restricted to a smaller
acreage, including ingress and egress lines. If the well
is a dry hole or not used, they will come back in and ask for
revokation of the specific use permit.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips, that the
Commission recommend approval of the request for the ten
acre tract, with requirements for road repair to be approved
by the City throught the City Manager and the road to be left
in as good or better condition than at the present time.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Autumn Hills Chairman Bost called the hearing to order regarding the
Nursing Home request of Autumn Hills Nursing Home to rezone to specific use
(institution for aged) two tracts of land out of lot 12,
Block 2, Friendswood Subdivision. One tract, on the corner of
Quaker Drive and East Heritage, is 150' by 255'. The
second tract, lying at right angles to it, is 378' by 108'.
North questioned the legal description as set out in the
public notice as not being precise enough. She stated that
the original request had been for the entire Block 2, Lot 12,
which was incorrect. Therefore, the City Engineer had been
asked to come up with a better description. His description
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was accurate, but did not pinpoint the property. The
Chairman directed that the survey be the record of the
request, less 60' of R-O-W on Quaker Drive. The rest
Attach of the Commission concurred.
#1
A short recess was held so that the members of the audience
could look at the plans proposed for th location.
Following the recess, the Chairman called for questions or
discussion.
W. R. Whipkey objected to the entrance off Shady Nook.
John Roberts also objected to the Shady Nook entrance.
Fred CAmp had no objections if a hedge of wax leaf ligustrum
would be planted to hide his back yard from the parking area.
Councilman Bill Patton wished to make a statement as a
citizen. He objected to opening up Shady Nook. If this is
done he feels the value of residential property on one of the
most secluded streets in Friendswood would be devalued.
David Strickler, architect for Autumn Hills, stated that
the new kitchen would be cut off from both streets if
Shady Nook were not opened. He suggested that the garbage
trucks would make no more trips down the street to the
nursing home than they do now to service the individual homes.
Problems: (as listed by the Commission)
1. City needs a 60' easement on Heritage.
2. Drainage needed from the back of the property,
according to the City Engineer.
3. Entrance from Shady Nook.
4. Parking off Quaker Drive.
5. Building set -back.
North asked about fire doors. These are automatic and all
will be sprinkled. North also asked what the two rectanglular
outlines were near the Shady Nook entry. The answer was that
this was landscaping.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears, that approval be
delayed until all problem areas are resolved between Autumn
HIlls and the Planning Commission.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. SUBDIVISIONS
Stone Gate Mr. Malcolm Collins presented a pre -preliminary plat of a
Subdivision subdivision proposed off 2351 near Prairie Wilde. Containing
7.721 acres of land, the 320 by 1270 foot tract would have
22 residential lots and one commercial reserve 200' deep.
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Inefficiency in utility services and street layout were
discussed. Also, the question was raised whether the
fifty foot drainage easement is owned by the City from
F. M. 518 to this lot. Mr. Collins was informed that a
state Highway Department permit would be needed for his
entrance.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney. that the
developer get together with the owners of the adjacent land
(which has similar problems) and see if they can work out
something together which will make for a better subdivision.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Collins will check with the City Engineer regarding the
drainage easement.
Greenbriar Mr. Jim Gartrell submitted a revision of the plat and plans
Subdivision for Greenbriar Subdivision. Three sets were submitted. One
was retained by the Commission; two were given to the City
Manager. Mr. Gartrell stated that they would like a waiver on
the corner lot set backs on certain interior streets.
Drainage Easement. The route of this easement has been
completely revised, eliminating the right angle turns.
North asked if fifty feet were adequate R-O-W. Gartrell
stated that this could change - that it would be whatever the
side slope worked out tomal%e it.
Pedestrian path. North again asked for a pedestrian path
across from the High School. Again objections were raised.
Side set backs. Raney asked if the twenty foot side -set backs
requested on the minor streets were adequate to park a car.
Gartrell assured him that it was.
A discussion followed regarding the relative costs of
subdivisions.
Bost, Spears, and Phillips left at 11:50 P.M. Zeitler left
soon after, after announcing that there would be Council
workshop on the Subdivision Ordinance Monday and that the
Commission is requested to attend.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
National INvestor's The following agreement was arrived at concerning National
Hedge Investor's Hedge:
(1) Contingent on Ken Toon's okay, the hedge will be
placed over the water line at the edge of the
asphalt.
(2) The asphalt will be removed to the property line.
(3) Maintenance agreement shall include replacement and
trimming of plants, -36.11-to 42"-pl ants .41
(4) Front hedge to be maintained at 30'.
(5) They will have to make decision regarding placement
of middle entry on Heritage side as to whether it
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favor parking or loading.
(6) Ditch is to be smoothed out after work completed.
(7) Plants to be 36 inches on center.
6. ADJOURNMENT
All other items on the agenda were postponed until next week's meeting and the
meeting adjourned.
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Secretary
Approved :jJ�
Addendum: Prior to the meeting, Commissioners Raney, Phillips and Spears were
sworn in to new three year terms ending 1976 by Mayor Lowe.
Addendum: The following audience was recorded as being presents
Ray Utley, 913 G1enlea Court
W. Z. Woodward, 201 Quaker Drive, 482-7125
Fred W. Camp, 209 N. Heritage, 482-7760
Reg Peterson, 2115 Pease, Houston, 522-2643
Milton C. Riedel, 5133 Maple, Bellaire, M05-5589
J. H. Roberts III, 804 Bonnie Doone, 482-6384
W. A. Whipkey, 207 Shadynook, 482--70 2
Catherine Whipkey, 207 Shadynook, 482-7012
W. P. Stanlee, Jr., Box 1616, Alvin, 585-7851
Kenneth M. Camp, 203 Shady Nook, 482-7851
David C. Strickler, 5633 Richmond, Houston, 782-5442
Victor T. Cauble, 9219 Katy, Houston, 478-2807
Ron S.Ibhlmeyer, 9219 Katy Freeway, Houston, 448-2788
W. B. Patton, Councilman
Ed Zeitler, Councilman
ilel S. Clanton, 603 Fallingleaf, 482--7187
Malcolm A. Collins, 318 Dawn Hill, 482-6111
J. M. Augent (sp?), Houston, 482-6407
Dr. Joseph Symon, Friendswood
Jim Gartrell
FPZC-M-11-15-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 15, 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held at Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, Novemberl5, 1973-
Chairman C. C. Bost presided, calling the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Secretary returned two information books on PUDs to Councilman
Zeitler, who was present at the start of the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice --Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Robert Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vacancy, Position 7
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
November 8, 1973 - Approved with the following correction:
Page fours omit words "36" to 42" plants."
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
Postponed until later in the meeting.
3. HEARING
At 8 P.M. the Chairman called to order a hearing regarding the
requested rezoning of the following tract from R-2 (Multiple -
family Residential) District to C-1 (Business) District:
Attach "That part presently zoned R-2 out of a certain 3.3576 acre
#1 tract of land out of Lot 9, Block 2, Friendswood Subdivision,
according to the plat of said subdivision recorded in Volume 25-A,
page 18, in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County,
Texas, located on Morningside and Magnolia and being the back
of the property located at 305, 307 and 309 South Friendswood
Drive."
Request was made by owners W. B. Wood and Harold Whitaker.
The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak on the rezoning.
Mrs. E. D. Rauch asked if an architectural plan had been submitted.
The Chairman stated that he had a copy on his desk of the
revised plan. The copies of the original plans, which had been
red -lined by the Commission were missing from the files of the
Building Official and the Planning Commission. Since the one
on the Chairman's desk was the only one available, the Chair
called a recess while he went to get it.
When the meeting reconvened, the Rauchs, who previously had
voiced an opposition to the rezoning on the basis of a boundary
dispute, conferred with Mr. Wood and Mr. Whitaker. The Chair
asked again if there was anyone who wished to speak. The Rauchs
indicated that they had reached an agreement with the developers,
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and the Chair stated that the discrepancy of 1.8' between the
Rauchs and the Wood/Whitaker tract would be settled by their
surveyors. (Of interest during the discussion of surveys, was
a survey made in 1962 by County Surveyor Paul Milligan which
Attach indicated that the Magnolia R"OW is sixty-six Feet wide.)
#2
Mr. Phillips had some questions to ask of Mr. Wood and Mr.
Whitaker&
How soon can you start building if we rezone tonight?
Eighteen months, we are told.
Q. If rezoned, would you consider moving the trailers prior to
ours t ru c t i on?
A. Possibly, since have had some utility supply problems with
the present construction.
Q. Would you consider permitting R-1 (Single-family Residential)
use on Morningside?
A. The land values are too exorbitant to use for R-1.
Q. Would you consider contingencies that would be restricted
to that particular shopping center?
A. That would be hard to commit at this time.
Mr. Phillips then expressed his concern that there may be no real
legal ties binding them to the present plan in the future.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North, that the Commission
recommend approval for the following reasons:
(1) An attempt to eliminate sixty additional apartment tracts;
(2) The deeper (554') Commercial tract thus formed better
serves the needs of the community.
Further discussion followed.
Mr. Phillips thought we should ask the City Council to change
the zoning to R-1 if it feels this way (regarding the reasons).
Mr. Shore agreed, with the further thought that this action would
extend Commercial into an area which is residential. Mrs. North
pointed out that the corresponding area across Magnolia Street is
also Commercial.
Mr. Phillips stated that he understood we would be faced with
requests for rezoning to C--1 along Shadowbend A enue if we
recommended this rezoning. Mr. Shore stated thaT he had no
compunction against voting against C-1 in these areas. He did
not feel that the two were related.
Mr. Bost stated that letters were sent to sixteen people within
200 feet of the rezoning request. Only one party appeared (Rauch)
and they had no objection.
The vote was called for. MOTION FAILED. For: Raney, North.
Against: Phillips, Shore. Abstained: Host, Spears. (Note:
this motion was later reconsidered at the end of the meeting.)
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore, that the Commission
consider the results of the hearing and make a decision on
Thursday week (Nov. 29).
MOTION PASSED: For: Bost, Spears, Phillips, Shore.
Abstaining: Raney, North.
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After this last motion Mr. Whitaker stated that he would have
a letter in to the Commission by next Thursday to withdraw the
petition. He was duly informed that the Commission had the
authority to rezone with or without petition from the land owner.
Mrs. North stated that she felt the Commissioners who abstained
should state why they abstained. Mr. Spears stated that he felt
we need to decide what to do with the whole area. Mr. Bost
stated that he would abstain from now on until the Commission
arrives at some plan.
The hearing was concluded at 9:40 P.M.
4. BUILDING PERMITS - None.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Autumn, Hills Messrs. Strickler, Cauble, and Pohlmeyer
Hearing Decision appeared to present a revised plot plan for
Autumn Hills building. A discussion of the
plan followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore,
that the Commission recommend approval of the
request to rezone to Specific Use - Institution
for the aged with the following conditions
(1) There is to be no access from Shady
Nook.
(2) A sixty foot R-O-W for Heritage Drive
shall be deeded to the City.
(3) A drainage culvert shall be installed,
covered, and blacktopped on Quaker
Drive according to the City Engineer's
specifications. The entire cost of the
culvert and blacktop is to be borne by
the Autumn Hills Corporation.
(4) A screening hedge is to be planted
between the parking area and the Fred
Camp property.
(5) A landscaped greenery buffer approxi-
mately 45' by 108' is to be maintained
abutting Shady Nook.
(6) Drainage of the back yard area and
parking area is to be approved by the
City Engineer with the City to pay for
the diTference in culvert size required
to take the drainage off Shady Nook.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney,
that the parking requirement be reduced to
eighteen spaces due to the nature of the
particular business.
North questioned whether we could not more
realistically call this number thirty, since
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the present noncomforning spaces and the
additional offstreet spaces total more than
this, but the Commission felt that this might
cause difficulties in the future if the
convalescent center were to lose the non-
conforming spaces due to the street being
improved.
MOTION PASSED. Tore Bost, Spears, Phillips,
Raney, Shore. Against: None. Abstaining.
North.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore,
that an additional nine nonconforming parking
spaces be allowed on Quaker Drive.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North,
that no additional nonconforming parking be
allowed on Heritage Drive.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by North,
that a variance be granted allowing a 15'6"
setback instead of a 25' setback on the one
new wing because of a hardship which would be
caused by shifting the building.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. INFORMATION REPORTS
(10s55 P-M- )
The Chairman asked
if anyone had any information reports which
they wished to discuss.
National Investors
North reported that the maintenance agreement
Hedge.
should be here by next Thursday. A building
permit for an arts and crafts shop was granted
on the recommendation of Raney and North last
Friday with the stipulation that absolutely no
occupancy would be permitted if the requirements
were not met by the time the building is complet-
ed. Raney stated that he thought the people
leasing this area should be informed. Hedge
was installed last week -end.
Attach Polly Ranch
Shore asked the status of the drainage
#3 Drainage
easement in Polly Ranch. He was given a copy
of the letter dated August 29, 1973, from
Billy McAninch to the Commission.
Subdivision
Raney reported that the Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance
had been changed considerably since the
Commission had seen it and is now in acce*ble
form except for a few objectionable parts,
in his opinion.
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North felt that the definition of "The City"
needed to be changed, since it now indicates
that the City is the City Council or the
administrative staff where, in many places,
it should be the Planning Commission.
7. MORE MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Attach Rezoning Request The Secretary called to the Commission's
#4 Crown Central #4 attention that a request for a Specific Use
had been received from Crown Central, the
legal description being as follows;
"Lot 10 of the George Van Pelt Subdivision out
of the B. S. & F. Survey No. 5, A-625,
Galveston County, Texast said beginning point
bearing South 870 56' 31" East a distance of
approximately 1040' from the intersection of
the North line of the American Canal Co. 150'
easement and the East line of State F. M.
Highway 528. Thence from said point of
beginning go South 870 56' East a distance
of 485'; Thence North 20 4' East a distance
of 801.9'; Thence North 870 56'We�st a distance
of 385'; Thence South 90 9' West a distance of
810' to place of beginning and containing
8.6 acres of land, more or less."
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North,
that a hearing be called on this request for
December 6, 1973 at 8 P.M.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission Spears stated that he felt the Commission
Meetings needed to have workshop meetings on a regular
basis. We need to formulate a comprehensive
plan from Clearview to 2351 to Clear Creek.
A discussion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by R ney
that the Planning and Zoning Commission Mold
regular meetings on the first, third, and
fourth Thursdays of each month, with workshop
on the second Thursdays and no meeting on the
firth Thursdays.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
Rezoning Hearing This item was put on last week's agenda at the
Fees. request of Raney.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Spears,
that Raney be appointed Chairman of a committee
to come up with recommendations on this subject.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY•
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Dow Pipeline North stated her concern that, although we
have not received any more accurate descriptions
of a proposed Dow Chemical pipeline through the
City as was promised in a letter from Bill
Decker last May, that the Commission should
not fail to take some sort of action concerning
the pipeline, particularly since she had talked
to a landowner in the past week who had been
approached by Dow to sell land. A discussion
followed. The Chairman stated that he had
called Decker several times and that Decker
said the survey was not ready yet. North felt
that a written record whould be maintained.
ACTION
Attach MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears,
#5 that the Commission send a letter calling their
attention to Ordinance• 174 (Zoning) and
Ordinance 187 (Pipeline) requirements.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
8. MORE INFORMATION REPORTS
Illegal Signs The Secretary reported that the memo requested
by the Commission to be sent to the City
Manager was written last Thursday and delivered
to him this Monday.
Attach The Secretary read excerpts from a letter from
#6 Thomas 'Lay explaining the oversized sign at
Fox Meadows. He maintains that this is an old
sign, not a new one, and was merely painted.
A discussion questioning the validity of this
position followed, but no action was taken.
The Secretary also reported on her conversations
with Mr. Cline regarding two other apparently
illegal signs. (By phone on November S, 1973.)
Fruit stand sign on 2351. Mr. Cline has talked
with the people. They said they would take it
down, but the husband fell and broke his collar
bone, so it is still up.
Talisman School.. He has chased down the owners
through John Ward, Supt. of Schools, as being
Dr. Powers of Pasadena, who does want to put in
a Day Care Center and Kindergarten. Mr. Cline
called him on November 7, but got no answer.
He thinkihe should write him a letter.
g. MORE MISCELLANEOUS -BUSINESS
Wood/ Whitaker Shore stated that he had been thinking over the
Rezoning vote taken earlier this evening on the Wood/
Whitaker request to rezone to C-1.
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The Secretary advised him that it was proper to
make a motion to reconsider.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Spears,
to reconsider the decision regarding the Wood/
Whitaker tract.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Shore felt that the approval had been killed
on a technicality, that the recommendation for
approval had passed once previously atthe first
hearing, and that only the fact the residents
had not been properly notified caused a second
vote to be taken tonight.
MOTION PASSED. For: Spears, Shore, Raney,
North. Against: Phillips. Abstaining: Bost.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore that
the Commission recommend the rezoning of the
WoodAlhitaker tract from R-2 to C-1.
MOTION PASSED. For: Spears, Shore, Raney,
North. Against: Phillips. Abstaining: Bost.
ICMA Course The Secretary brought up once again that the
cost of the ICMA course for an individual was
$150 and that additional members could take the
course as a group for the additional cost of
only the book, if wanted, and the materials.
No one felt they had -the time to take the course
besides the Secretary. This information will
be transmitted to the City Manager.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.
Secretary p
Approved:
Addendum: Members of the audience included:
Frank Thayer, 12462 Mooredale, Houston, 444-9431
Germaine Greer, Box 1891, Houston
E. D. Rauch, Box 78, Friendswood, 482-1700
Verda Rauch, Box 78, Friendswood, 482-1? 00
Pat Beem, 4903 Live Oak, Diskinson, 337-2837
Tony Paschall, Friendswood Journal,
J. H. Roberts 111, 804 Bonnie Doone, 482-6384
W. R. Whipkey, 207 Shady Nook, 482--7012
Ray Utley, 913 Gleniea Court
Addendum] The petition to rezone was.not submitted tonight. The
Secretary will be notified when it is ready for submittal.
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November 22, 1973 being Thanksgiving, no meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission was held.
Secretary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 29, 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held at Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, November 29, 1973• Vice -
Chairman Tracy Spears presided in the absence of the Chairmant calling
the meeting to order at 7335-P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Clyde Raney
James Shore
AUDIENCE
Among members of the audience were:
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Bob Phillips
Vacancy (Position 7)
Cappy Ricks, 4010 #1 Shell Plaza, 222-2111
Fred McAllister, 18'222 Barbuda Lane, Nassau
Bernard Brooks, 4801 Richmond, 621-1783
Ray Utley, 913 Glenlea Court
Bill Murphey, Workman-Banfield Realty
Jim Gartrell
Dixie Gartrell
1. MINUTES
November 15, 1973 - Approved as presented.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K .
L.
Bay, 333-3590
Status: Memo on illegal signs. The fruitstand sign on 2351
been taken down; Talisman School sign was turned around by
owner; owners of other signs will be written letters by the
Statuss Quaker Drive R-O--W interruption: No action.
National Investors' Hed e. See Building Permits.
Subdivision -Ordinance. Posted for first reading next Monday.
Sign Ordinance. No action. Still in attorney's hands.
Flood Insurance -Ordinance. No action. North is to give copy
City Engineer and attorney.
RP7.nnine of High School. No action.
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to C-1. No action.
o action.
has
City.
to
Rezoning to Specific Use Crown Central reguest 2. Second
reading due Dec. 3.
Rezoning to Specific Use, Crown_ Central_ request_#3. Second
reading due Dec, 3.
Rezoning to Specific Use, Crown_ Coal request A. City Secretari
was unable to meet the deadline for putting this in the paper
due to having to be in court. Therefore, this is on the agenda
again tonight to call another hearing date.
M. Rezoning to Specific Use Autumn Hills Rest Home. The Commission
was in error in granting variances to the Rest Home, since the
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authority to grant variances to the Zoning Ordinances rests with AITACR
the Board of Adjustment. The Secretary has written a letter to h/1
Mr. Strickler advising him of this fact, as well as contacting him
him by phone. Ivy Fossler, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment
has been informed, also.
0. Heria e Estates Subdivision. No action.
P. Cowa d Creek Subdivision. No action.
R. Access Control - Phillips. Commissioner absent, so no action.
R. Architectural Control - Spears. No report.
S. Fire Zones - North. No report.
T. October Building -Permits. Copy not received from City Manager.
School Bus Barn violation. The Secretary reported that a citizen
had asked her why the Planning Commission had permitted the
school to build a building without a front set -back. That she
had investigated, found preparations made to pour a slab which
appeared to be almost on the Front property .line or within a foot
or two on W oodlawn. That a building permit had been issued for
the building when the Field House permit was issued. That
school authorities, when questioned, felt they had been given a
variance by the previous Planning Commission. That she had,
as an individual, filed a complaint. And that building had
stopped. The School is now in the process of appealing to the
Board of Adjustment, although she is unsure whether they are
appealing the decision to stop the work because it was in
violation of the zoning ordinance or because they were asking
for a variance in the set -back requirements from the Board.
ACTIOPfz Raney requested the Chairman to request the Secretary to
ask the Board of Adjustment to give the Commission notice when
then hearing comes up on this. The Secretary will do this.
Rezoning. ACTION: Since this problem brought up the fact that the land
Jr. High the bus barn is being constructed on is still zoned R-1
School residential and the school is thus a nonconforming use which
technically cannot be expanded, the Chairman requested the
Secretary to request the calls from the School so that the
'City can get it rezoned. The Secretary will do this.
U. An- additional information reports. None.
V. Dow Pipeline. A letter has been written by the Secretary to Mr.
Decker. Minutes of November 15. Attachment # .) This calls
his attention to both the Zoning Ordinance and the Pipeline
Ordinance.
3. ZONING
Attach
Attac'
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Altemus Mr. C. A. Ricks appeared on behalf of the Merle
Subdivision Altemus', who own 126 acres with 350 foot frontage
on 518, 3000 feet deep. He presented copies of
the survey plats and aerial photographs showing
the tract of land. 'Camp Manison has an access
strip around part of the land. They would like
to subdivide the land, having some commercial
area, perhaps in the interior. The Commission
did not appear to favor the Commercial tract.
Drainage problems inherent in the tract were
discussed. 150' easement measured from the
creek would probably be required. Mr. Spears
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would like to see 20% of the units to be townhouses.
Mrs. North questioned this.unless the total density
would be kept to three units per acre which stall will
give us a population of 109,000.
ACTION: The Secretary gave Mr. Ricks a copy of the
current plat approval procedure. Mr. Raney suggested
that they should contact a professional land planner.
Mrs. North suggested that he also talk with the City
Engineer.
Action Mr. Ricks requested that he be put on next week's agenda.
4. BUILDING PERMITS
National Investors Mr. Bernard Brooks was present to discuss the
Hedge maintenance agreement regarding the hedge. He
was agreeable to any suggestions the Commission
would make. The Commission will have the
agreement retyped, signed, and sent back for
Mr. Curtis to sign.
Attach The Commission then agreed on changes in
#3 wording to the maintenance agreement, a copy of
t!jp which is attached 03).
Attach National Investors
#V Theater
The Secretary reported that K1ine's Arts and
Crafts was allowed to go into a temporary
location at the center after a telephone poll
of the Commission last week.
Mr. Brooks presented his analysis of the
parking at the center, also a corrected copy
of the parking layout. After some discussion
of the number of spaces required, the possibility
of alloting some spaces for compact cars, the
agreement that many of the shops would not be
open while the theater is open, etc.,
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore,
that the drawing be approved showing the parking
at Captain's Corner as revised 11--29-73 for
510 cars based on one space per 200 spare feet
of building area.
MOTION PASSED, 3-1, North dissenting because
she did not think that this was the motion
needed.
MOTION WAS MADE, by Raney, seconded by North, that
the Planning Commission recommend the release of
the hold on building permits in the center,
including the theater.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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5. MORE REZONING
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Pearland An application was presented which had been Attach
Sportsmans received by the Secretary requesting rezoning # .5�
Club of a 55.159 acre tract presently used as a
rifle range. The Secretary questioned whether
there was anything under the Specific Use
heading which would permit this. The feeling
of the Commission was that they would not
wish to approve the rezoning even if they could.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded bShore, ATrAcff
to deny the request and return the $40.00 ft b
check.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Crown Central The hearing for this request, originally set for
Request #4 December 6, missed the public notice deadline.
Therefore, it was necessary to set another
hearing date.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, AITI{CIf
that a public hearing to hear Crown Central 's � 7
request #4- to rezone to Specific Use for Oil
Well drilling be called for December 20, 1973
at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Oil Well Mr. Raney, who is also working part-time
Procedure inspecting the oil wells, presented what he
considered a problem regarding the time lag
from the first request for a hearing to the
final ordinance passage. In the meantime the
oil company must obtain a drilling permit,
which technically should not be granted until
the zoning has passed, but this is too long
to wait and causes complications with the
drilling schedules if adhered to.
After some discussion, it was agreed that the
following procedure would improve the present
situation:
1. The Commission will recommend "any"
two or three (or other) acres within
a larger acreage be rezoned.
2. Council will incorporate and pass this
description in an emergence/ ordinance.
3. Drilling permit will be granted by Council.
4. Well drilling will start and surface
casing put in. This will pinpoint the
well.
S. Council will pass a regular ordinance
with the specific few acres surrounding
the actual drilled well. (The emergency
ordinance will expire.)
The Secretary will notify Council of this Attach
recommendation by letter.
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6. SUBDIVISIONS
Greenbriar Jim Gartrell, Gulf Coast Engineering, asked for
approval of preliminary plans of Greenbriar
Subdivision Section One. Members of the Commission
did not remember having seen the plat previously
as presented. Mr. Gartrell said that he had
submitted it to the City two days prior to
I-/fc# Thanksgiving. A note from the City Manager stated
0-8 that the City Engineer found it to be in order
except for the need of an additional fire hydrant
at lot 1, Block 2. Mr. Gartrell showed that his
plans indicated a fire hydrant was added
there.
There was some concern expressed regarding the
general plan for Greenbriar, including the R-O-W
needed for streets, especially Sunset, the
maintenance of the drainage ditch, and deed
resitrjctions.
Mr. Gartrell agreed to modify the general plan to
straighten the Sunset/Castlewood intersection and
felt that a pedestrian path would be all right.
However, he was only asking for approval of
Section One. He did not have the deed restrictions,
but they will4ithe same as LesLyn.
North objected to granting approval of the
preliminary plat of Section One since it had not
been on the agenda and this was the first time the
Commission had seen it.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Raney, that
the preliminary subdivision layout of Greenbriar
Section One be approved.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
7. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Policy Mr. Raney stated that he felt that letters which
left City Hall should be written over the signature
of the Chairman, not the Secretary. After some
discussion, this was agreed to by the Commission.
Secretarial Help Mr. Raney also stated that he thought the
Secretary was having to spend too much time on
the Commission's business and felt that the
Secretary deserved some help. Mr. Spears will
talk to the City Manager regarding this. The
Secretary will figure out how this help can be
used to best advantage.
Permit Procedure A short discussion regarding problems with the
present method of issuing permits ended with the
problem being referred to the Council Representative
who was present at this time.
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Unauthorized
Mr. Spears reported that a section of land
Attach
Subdivision
at Winding Way and Briarmeadow was being
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subdivided by a Mr. T. L. Roach of
1206 Winding Way.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by North,
that a letter be written notifying Mr. Roach
that the Commission has heard that he is
flu
subdividing property and reminding him that he
11/j
must come before the Planning Commission.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Subdivision
The importance of filing completed subdivision
Filing
plats, such as Heritage Estates and Coward
Creek, was discussed. It was the Commission's
opinion that these subdivisions should be filed
prior to January 1 if they were to appear upon
Attach
the tax rolls as lots instead of open land.
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It was agreed to write a note to the City Manager
regarding this.
B. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary
Approved: f ` 97-3
FPZC-M-12-6-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
December 6 . 1473
A regular meeting of the Fr.iendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City Hall.on Thursday, December6, 1973.
Chairman C. C. Bost presided, calling the meeting to order at 7:30 P#M4
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
1. MINUTES
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vacancy (Position #7)
November 29, 1973 - Approved as presented. (Page 3. Mr. Shore
wondered if it were clear that the motion to
release building permits did not release
occupancy permits. The Commission thought
that it was clear.)
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Status: Quaker D ive R-O-W onterru Lion. No action.
B. Subdivision Ordinance. Passed first reading last Monday night.
C. Sign Ordinance. No action. Attorney has in his hands for
written comments.
D. Flood Insurance Ordinance. No action. North has it.
E. Rezoning of High School. City Secretary has calls. Needs to
be written and posted.
F. Rezoning of -olher FISD property. A letter has been sent to
Dickie Warren, President of the Board, requesting the calls
to these properties. (Minutes of 11-29-73, Attachment #2.)
G. Rezoning of'City properties. No action.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown acres to C-1. No action.
I. Rezoning` of Fire Station tract. No action.
J. Rezoningo Specific U se. Crown Central Request #2. Passed
second reading last Monday night.
K. Rezoning to Specific Use, Crown Central Request Passed
second reading last Monday night.
L. Rezoning to Specific Use, Autumn Halls rest home. No action.
M. Rezoning to C-1. Wood -Whitaker tract. Not yet posted.
N. Heritage Estates S D. Has not yet been filed because have not
given City their deed restriction yet. Tax Assessor/Collector
Carbone will put these lots on the tax roll, whether it is
filed or not, according to the City Manager.
0. Coward GreekS/D. Mayor needs to sign. Same taxing policy
as above applies to these.
P. Mustang Meadow S . Latest information g'.ven at Council meeting
was that loan companies would not give loans on lots which
were obligated to the City for water and sewer installations.
Opinion differs as to whether subdivision is dead or not. Some
report that the owners will permit it to be subdivided into
small lots.
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Q. Polly Ranch S/D. No new action since August so far as city is
concerned.
R. Dow_ pipeline. A letter was sent to Mr. Decker, attorney for Dow,
on November 27 (Minutes of 11-15-73, Attachment #5.) No answer
has been received.
S. Access control. - Phillips. No report.
T. Architectural Control - Speaars. No report.
U. Fire Zones - North. North reported she had not been able to find
where she had read a model fire zone ordinance. Spears had
contacted someone in Houston who told him how they formed
their fire zones, starting with concentric circles from the
downtown area and modifiying these circles to existing streets.
Shore questioned whether this wouldn't be better if more than
one center were used. North questioned whether this would be
adaptable to Friendswood, since we have a different situation,
including the zoning which Houston does not have.
V. October and November Buildingpermits. A list furnished by the
City Manager was reviewed. It was noted that two permits had
been issued on Crawford which appeared to be on an extension of
Crawford not accepted or approved by the City.
W. Any other Information Reports --(School Bus Barn). The Secretary
handed out a notice to members announcing a hearing called by the
Board of Adjustment for Monday, December 17, 7:30 P.M., City Hall.
Spears, Raney and North are interested in attending.
3. ZONING
None, but take not?of items under "Subdivision" heading regarding
Altemus and Ray Utley.
4. BUILDING PERMITS
National Investors The City Manager reported the Maintenance
Agreement, as amended by Planning Commission,
approved by Council at last Monday's meeting,
and signed by the Mayor, was ready to mail back
as soon as he got the address from the Secretary.
Raney asked how the agreement was to be enforced
after the shopping center was built out. The
City Manager stated that, since it was a legal
agreement, that it could be enforced in the
courts.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Amoco Pipeline An unusually large audience was in attendance from
Quakers Landing Quakers Landing subdivision. They had become
concerned when survey crews had come through their
subdivision with plans to install another pipeline
through an easement which lies largely under the
right-of-way of Echo Avenue (Last).
The City Manager, James Morgan, reported on a
phone discussion which he had with Mr. W. W. (Bill)
White (944-5150) regarding the pipeline. The
Railread Commission has increased the production
allowable, so there is need to add a 16'' pipe
from Hastings Field to Webster on the existing
easement. They will bore under roads, will
restore the land to the same condi.tion in which
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they found it. If there is any permanent damage
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ACTION
to property, they will pay damages. The City
Manager told the audience that the City feels
that the Oil and Gas (Pipeline) Ordinance and
the Zoning Ordinance will require that any
new pipelines to come before the Planning and
Zoning Commission for a Specific Use permit.
He is sure that the City Council would want
to get injunctive relief if necessary.
Ralph Weldon, a citizep, ated that Councilman
Gonzalez had been A` 9;�tehat
there was
to be a meeting next Wednesday at the Library,
with Amoco present. The line is supposed to
carry crude oil at 500 to 700 p.s.i. pressure.
Commissioner Rgney stated that he would like
to attend this meeting. He stated some of
the controls put on pipeline installations
by the ordinance passed on October 1 of this
year..
In response to a question, the City Manager
stated that Mr. White had informed him that
they had tried to get the developer to build
around the pipeline easement. When he did
not want to, they sig d a very good agreement
with him in which they do not have to replace
any pavement. Mr. White told the City Manager
that they have the right to go in, but will
not except as a last resort.
The Secretary will trace down this agreement
tomorrow at the County Court House.
More discussion followed, with some of the
information being contradictory. Mr. White
was quoted by at least one of the audience as
saying that they might leave the street very
torn up. The opinion was also expressed that
many of the homes were already built within
40 feet of the present pipelines, which is
now illegal. Also, that to install a new
pipeline 40 feet from existing homes would,
of necessity, place it in the middle of the
street and make boring impractical.
No action was taken. The City Manager has
already informed Mr. White of our ordinances.
6. SUBDIVISIONS
Longwood Park Mr. Ken Yowell appeared before the Commission
Attach #1 Proposed Section to discuss what he thinks is a subdivision.
Three He presented the Commission with a survey of
the land showing twelve lots and showed a copy
of Londwood Park subdivision which shoves this
area as "proposed Section Three." He also
Attach #2 exhibited tax bills from the School, City, and
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County which indicated that he has been taxed
this year on separate lots. He stated that
water and sewer lines were already in along the
two streets involved. lie could not show us
that the plat had been recorded, however.
Spears informed him that any piece of land
divided in two parts is a subdivision.
Mr. Bost informed him that we would have to
have the City Engineer take a look at this,
also the Utilities Superintendent. Mr. Yowell
will obtain the deed restrictions which he
says pertain to the area and leave them with
the City Secretary. He bought the land from
Nathan Spungin in December, 1972.
Action
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Mrs. North will research the land transactions ACTION
on this proprty when she visits the County 611klfff
Court House tomorrow.
Altemus Mr. C. A. Ricks presented a colored schematic
Proposal of land use for the Altemus property showing
a 12/ reserve for a commercial area to support
the subdivision anc,,a townhouse areap prepared
by Robert MuSevrec.he 'and Associates at 9: Q4 P.IVI,
No subdivision lots were shown and this plan
was not left with the Commission.
Considerable discussion followed regarding -the
pros and cons of Commercial in that area. The
possible extension of Sunset through that area
would create a triangle between two arterials
which might be hard to develop as residential
land. It was agreed to give a cppy of the
survey of the property to City Engineer Heaney
to define the right-of-way on. Host took the
survey to give to the City Manager to pass on
to Mr. Heaney.
North objected to the amount of time being given
to the discussion, questioning whether this was
a proposed subdivision or a request for rezoning.
The Chairman asked the Commission what their
feelings were on the Commercial. Phillips stated
that his position was the same as earlier, that
he dial not want to consider more commercial now.
Raney did not want to decide until the Sunset
arterial was defined. North could not agree to
commercial at this time. Bost said that he had
been looking at the Captain's Corner and thought
that more and smaller centers would be built in
the future.
Mr. Dicks agreed to return on the twentieth and
the discussion was ended at 9155•
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Woodlawn Office
Mr. Jim Gartrell and Ray Utley appeared on behalf
Complex
of Clint Hackney to propose an office -complex on
the land behind the Captains Corners shopping
enter. This land faces Woodlawn across from the
trailer park and faces Heritage across from some
single-family homes. Area is approximately
630' by 390'. It is presently zoned for single-
family residential, but backs on the 200' Commercial
strip on 2351. A complex of half a dozen office
buildings with an attractive design to blend into
the neighborhood, one-story tall, is proposed.
Mr. Gartrell stated that they had the choice of
developing it into office buildings or putting it
into small lots. Landscaped green areas are
proposed to make it attractive. The question was
raised regarding the possibility of cutting Laurel
Drive through to 2351 to relieve the traffic on
Heritage and Woodlawn. Mr. Gartrell thought the
owner would give the right-of-way if the City would
curb and gutter it.
The discussion ended at 10:30, with Mr. Gartrell
to return on December 20.
Greenbriar,
Not ready to present by developer says Mr. Gartrell.
Section One
7. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Hearing Fees Raney recommended that the:$40.00 fee for rezoning
hearing apply if no more than two letters have to
be sent to adjoining propoerty owners. He
recommends that an additional 1�10.00 be charged
for each additional letter that must be sent.
Considerable discussion followed. Reasoning behind
the proposed changes included the fact that rezoning
increases the value of the land greatly and that
rezoning of certain types, such as that for pipelines,
requires the sending of many letters, searching for
the owners and their addresses, etc., and the
present $40,00 fee does not begin to cover the costs.
Attach MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Phillips, that
# the recommendation be accepted and that the
Commission recommend to Council that they adopt
the suggested fees immediately.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Sunset -Drive The proposed route of Sunset Drive as mapped out
on the aerial photos by the City Engineer was
discussed. It was noted that the decision to
accept the #2 alternative to Greenbriar arterial
was based on accepting a Sunset arterial. This
was according to advice given by Oliver Stork of
H-GRITS. Bost expressed the thought that we may
have erred in not considering the original
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Gre.enbriar arterial as proposed in the Bovay Report.
After some further discussion Spears stated that he
would like us to call a hearing in January and
discuss the road situation then.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney,
that a hearing -be called for January 24, 8:00 P.M.,
regarding the proposed Sunset arterial. The Attac)
City Engineer should be present to explain his #
proposal.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. INFORMATION REPORTS
Council representative Ed Zeitler, who had not been able to attend
prior to 9:00 P.M. gave us additional information and confirmation of
our information regarding several items.
C. S�n_Ordinance. B. J. Hooks, City Attorney, is still working
on this.
E. Rezoning of High School. City Secretary is still. working on
this.
G. Rezoning of Citypro,perties. Nothing has been done.
H. Rezo-ning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-l. Council has taken the
position that it will move out one way or the other by the
end of the year. The Browns still want a hundred foot set -back
on the Fire Station, which would be costly to the City.
I. Rezoning of Fire Station tract. Same as "H" above.
P. Mustang Meadows. No lending instution would buy the ordinance
that in effect gave the City first lein on the land.
Q. Polly Ranch. Raney asked why the City did not annex this area.
He is concerned that without zoning the owners could put in
anything.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:30 P.M. Next Thursday will be a workshop regarding the zoning
plan for the area bounded by 2351, 518, Castlewood and Clear Reek.
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Secretary
Approved: /L • 90 197,-?
FPZC--M-12-13-73
A workshop session was held on the second Thursday of December, 1973
in accordance with the new meeting policy. The topic discussed was
revision of the comprehensive zoning plan. Bost and Phillips were
absent.
Secretary
FPZC-M--12-20-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
December_20, 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood
was held at Friendswood City Hall on
Chairman Tracy Spears presdied in the
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Clyde Raney
James B. Shore
AUDIENCE
Among the audience were:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, December 20, 1973, Vice -
absence of the Chairman.
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Bob Phillips
Reg. Peterson, 2115 Pensa, Houston, 522-2943
M. C. Reidel, 5133 Maple, Bellaire, M05-5589
Larry Neely, 3618 Penwood, 675-9161
J. J. Bardovsky, 3401 Longherridge, Pearland, 485--3629
H. T. Neely, 6670 Sylvan Rd., 675-3101
B. E. O'Larry, 7611 Glenview #5, 645-5321
1. MINUTES
10-11-73 - Approved as presented.
12-6-73 - Approved with the following corrections:
(1) Page 3, second paragraph: Change "concerned"
to "contacted."
(2) Page 4: "Musemeche" is architect's name.
2. REZONING RE
UESTS
Altemus
C. A. Ricks left a revised copy of a commercial/
townhouse proposal for the Altemus property, He did
not stay for discussion because of a previous commitment,
but requested to be on the agenda January 3,
3, SUBDIVISIONS
Attach Longwood
Mr. Yowell appeared to discuss the status of his
#1 Park
tract of land. The Secretary reported that her search
Section #3
of deed records at the Court House (Clerk's Office)
showed that the first description of individual tracts
of land appeared in the deed from Spungin to Yowell in
December of 1972. The plat itself was not recorded.
The next previous deed from Paul Long to Spungin did
not give the calls for any individual tract of land.
Therefore, it was her opinion that it was not a
subdivision.
Utilities. Mr. Yowell stated that there is a six-inch
water line on the extension of Thomas and a 4" line on
the exten sion of Crawford. This is a Pearland-served
line.
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Streets. Streets have been graded, but there is no
indication that they have been dedicated other than
by the original Hoidale-Coffman Subdivision which
gave the Crawford Drive R-O-W.
Building Permit Policy of City. Although Crawford
Drive in that area is not adequately surfaced, the
Commission noted that building permits had been
issued by the City for tracts with access off
Crawford.
The Commission, after discussion, agreed that Mr.
Yowell could sell lots where no new streets were
required and where utilities were in so long as
he stayed with the original plat as proposed. He
is to come back to us with the deeds to the lots
which should show any required utility easements.
4. HEARING
Crown Central At 8:40 P4M. Chairman Spears called the hearing to Attach
Request #4 order on a request from Crown Central Petroleum #2
Corporation to rezone the following tract from R-1
Single-family residential to Specific Use as an
oil well and related structures
"Lot 10 of the George Van Pelt Subdivision out of
the B. S. & F. Survey No. 5, A-625, Galveston
County, Texas; the beginning point bearing
South 870 56' 31" East a distance of approximately
1040' from the intersection of the North line of the
American Canal Co. 150' Easement and the East line
of State F. M. Highway 528. Thence from said point
of beginning go South 870 56' East a distance of 485';
Thence North 20 4' East a distance of 801.91;
Thence North 870 56' West a distance of 385';
Thence South 90 9' West a distance of 810' to place
of beginning and containing 8.6 acres of land,
more or less."
The start of the hearing had been delayed at 8:00 P.M.
because the participants in the hearing had not yet
arrived.
The Chair asked of there were any objections to
be expressed.
H. T. Neely. Stated that he owned the Bickley place
abutting the 8.6 acres and would like to know what
was being planned.
Mr. Haney and Mr. MacAndrews from Crown Central
took part in the informative discussion which
followed. A map showing the surrounding tracts and
the well locations was studied by the interested
members of the audience. Mr. Raney informed them
that the City has an ordinance to protect their
interests if they are bothered by any of the
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After the informative discussion no objections
were voiced.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that
the Commission recommend approval of the request.
5. REZONING_ REQUESTS MOT10N PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
O'Larry Mr. B. E. O'Larry asked the procedure regarding
rezoning of a property which he purchased in 1967
from Bofisil and for which he had prepared plans
for a drive-in grocery two years ago as his
retirement plan. This tract is the triangle
between Sun Meadow and Windsong.
Mr. Raney informed him thet this area was
automatically zoned R-1 when annexed and gave him
the procedure for rezoning. The Secretary gave
the forms to request the rezoning.0 He will
contact City Hall later to obtain the estimated
cost of the rezoning request.
Heritage At 9:45 Jim Gartrell and Ray Utley appeared to
Woodlawn Office discuss a proposed office complex behind Captain's
Complex Corners on Heritage and Woodlawn Avenues.
Sidewalks. Gartrell agreed that a five foot
easement for sidewalks could be proved on Woodlawn
to ease the hazard for pedestrians.
Utilities. Ken Toon, Water and Sewer Superintendent,
mentioned the need for an additional easement on
Heritage to accomodate the water and sewer lines
which are both on the northwest side of the street.
Gartrell took his tract back which had been given to
the Commission. He will prepare building plans.
Egress. North questioned the nearness of one access
driveway to the Heritage intersection with Woodlawn.
This problem was not resolved.
6. SUBDIVISIONS Jim Gartrell requested final approval of Greenbriar,
Section One. Two copies of the plat, plans, and
Greenbriar profiles along with a letter from the City Manager
Section One dated December 20 were left for the Planning
Commission by the City.
The Secretary stated that she had not placed this
subdivision on the agenda because she had checked
with the City Engineer late last Friday afternoon
and he had not received the plat, plans and profiles.
She therefore concluded that theplans could not be
submitted five days prior to the Commission meeting
as required in Ordinance 23-A. Mr. Gartrell
complained that he had given them to the City
Manager.
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The Secretary also stated that the overall plan
ofthe subdivision was different than any which had
been presented to the Commission. After some
discussion this was agreed to and Mr. Gartrell
stated that he would bring us a revised version
for our files.
Objection was also raised by Shore to approving
a plat when revisions remained to be made, which
is the case with this plat.
The Commission agreed to put the question of final
approval on the January 3 agenda.
Mr. Gartrell took back one set of prints. The
Secretary insisted on keeping one for the Commission
records to attach to the letter stating this had
been approved by the City Engineer although it had
not been signed.
The Secretary gave Mr. Gartrell a copy of the plat
redlined by CPS to use in drawing up the final
version. This was dated Dec. 11, 19?3, drawn by MB,
304-D-49, SH.6.
Restrictive Covenants ' . Mr. Gartrell also presented AJJ1.1+
for the first time the proposed restrictive6
covenants. North, leafing through, questioned the
desireability of the covenants expiring in 2000 A.D.
unless a change is made in them agreed to by
three -fifths of the lot owners and an additional
term of covenature established. There was some
discussion, but no resolution since the facts
conflicted.
7. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Statust Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption. Nothing.
B. Subdivision Ordinance, Raney reported that Council had
tabled the Subdivision Ordinance in order to add street
specifications. The Commission expressed concern that no
forward action was being taken.
C. Sign_ Ordinance. Although no formal communication has been
received by the Commission, Raney felt that Council would
not pass this ordinance since the City Attorney has been
critical of it. lie requested the Denver Ordinance of Spears
and received it. He will read it. North is also
interested in reading it.
D. Flood Insurance Ordinance. North has given a copy to the
City Engineer for comment before presenting it to Council.
E. Rezoning of High School. No action by City.
F. Rezonina of other_FISQ,propexty. Letter requesting calls
has been sent to the School Board. No reply as yet.
G. Rezoning of Cily Propeilty. No action rby City. It was
suggested that the Commission might have to do this.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1. Action on this
apparently hinges on donation of Fire Station tract which
apparently is held up pending changes in fire station
design.
1. Rezoning_oFire Sta,tion tract. See "H" above.
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J.
Rezonin to Specific Use._ Crown Central. resquest .#22.._Passed
third and final reading at Council's December 17 meeting and
may be taken off our list, according to Raney.
K.
Rezoning to Specific Use, Crown Central request #3. Ditto.
L.
Rezoning to S ecific U e Autumn hills rest —home. Raney
reported that this was tabled by Council because Council
had heard that Autumn Hills was trying to buy an additional
piece of land.
M.
Rezoning to C-1. Wood -Whitaker tract. Passed first reading
last Monday night.
N.
Heritage Estates S D. No action by City.
O.
Coward Creek_ S _ . No action by City.
P.
Mustang Meadows S/D. Status indefinite. Raney would like
the Commission to remind Council by memo of our approval and
request action. No action taken on this suggestion.
Q.
Polly Ranch S/D. It was reported that Billy McAninch said he
didn't know he had to resubmit this to the Council for final
approval. Consensus of the Commission was that if this were
true, he had to be kidding.
R.
Dow. Pipeline. No reply has been received from Dow.
S.
Amoco_ pipeline. Raney reports City has received letter from
Amoco. Some discussion followed regarding whether the
Commission should contact the Council regarding the City's
position on this. Action was deferred until January 3 since
Council does not meet prior to this.
T.
Access Control - Phillips. No report - absent.
U.
Architectural Control - Spears. Spears reported that he had
received the Santa Fe, New Mexico architectural control
restrictions.
V.
Fire Z ones- No th. No further information.
W.
Zoning Ordinance enforcement. Raney reported that a trailer
Action
had been erected on FM 528 near Windsong in violation of the
Zoning Ordinance. North reported that this information had
been given to her, also. The Commission agreed to send a
memo to the City Manager to inform him that the Planning
Commission is deeply disturbed by this additional violation
of the ordinance and asking him what we have to do to get
the Zoning Ordinance enforced. Raney stated that he would
file on this violation.
X.
Bus barn violation. North and Raney reported on the outcome
of the Board of Adjustment hearing held last Monday which they
had attended. The School requested a variance from the 25'
set -back and this was granted by the Board, contingent on
the School's resolving a safety hazard. North gave additional
information that she had talked to several informed people
after the hearing who thought building the barn there was still
a mistake. For this and several other reasons, including the
fact that the School wishes to park buses and erect a chain
link fence on the right--of-way line (approximately) she refiled
her complaint that the bus barn was in violation of current
zoning restrictions (presently R-1). This information was given
to the School Board on Tuesday night, filed with Mr. Cline on
Wednesday morning. A discusssion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that a letter be
sent to the school district recommending that through traffic
ACTION
be permanently prohibited on "FISD 1" regardless of the outcome
Attach
of the bus barn controversy for purposes of safety.
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Y. National Investor's Hedge. No information on maintenance agreement since
the City sent their revised version back to NI attorney.
Z. National_Investor's theater. North expressed concern that the
theater may be building (according to the newspaper) but the City had
not yet issued a building permit. She is concerned that the exit
doors do not meet the National Fire Protection Association codes.
No action taken.
8. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Hearing Fees At the December 13 workshop meeting the Commission
Policy reached the conclusion that the present schedule of
hearing fees ( a flat $40, regardless of size, etc.)
was costing the City money. Several methods of fee
assessment were discussed, but it was cmeluded that
the most fair was based on the number of letters that
had to be sent to adjoining property owners.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that
the Commission call no zoning hearing unless a check
sufficient to cover costs of $40 ror the first two
letters and $10 per additional letter required to
notify property owners is received by the City.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Annexations
Next meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
A discussion of future annexations was held.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that
the Commission recommend to the Council that Polly
Ranch be annexed in 1974.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. action
North suggested that we consider the annexation of
strips along the main roads in our extraterritorial
jurisdiction in order to control such things as the
fireworks stands which appear just outside our City
boundaries.
It was reported that Councilmen Baker and Gonzalez
are opposed to any annexations in Harris County. No
action was taken by the Commission on this suggestion.
Chairman Spears reminded us that the next meeting
date falls in the Christmas holidays.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Raney, that
no meeting be held next week because of Christmas
vacation.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:05 A.M.
Approved: % a1v '� -4 >,
Secretary
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Because of the Christmas holidays, no meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission was held on December 27, 1973.
citu 4 griendswood
tOD WILLOWICK, RRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 77540
MAYOR
RALPH L. LOWE
CITY MANAGER
JAMES C. MORGAN
402.3323
COUNCILMEN
DENNY R. BAKER
RALPH G. GONZALEZ
RICHARD L. HAKEN
WILLIAM B. PATTON
MILTON L. WINOLER
EDWARD O. ZEITLER
FPZC-1-17-74
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 17, 197�F
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at the Friendswood City'Hal1 on Thursday, January 17, 1974.
Chairman Bost presided. The meeting was called to order at 7s45 P,M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C . C, Bost
Tracy Spears
Clyde Raney
Ken Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
Leah North
AUDIENCE
R. A. Dudney, Dow Chemical, 3636 Richmond Ave., Houston, 77027
James R. Ansell, Att'y, 504 lst Hutchings -Sealy National Bank
Building, Galveston, Tex. 77550
James Gawlik, A.I.A., Architect, P.U. Box 1087, LaPorte, 77571
Tom and Robin Manison, Camp Manison, Friendswood, Tex.
Kitc.ia M. Beasley, 112 Winding Road, Friendswood, Tex.
Omar J. Holguin, 114 Winding Road, Friendswood, Tex.
Dr. Schuyler S. Hoff, Jr., 914 Mary's Ct., Friendswood, Tex.
Herman Runge, 912 Mary's Ct., Friendswood, Texas
R. E. Creamer, 910 Mary's Ct., Friendswood, Tex.
Roger Mills, 209 Sunnyview, Friendswood, Tex.
1. MINUTES
No minutes were available from the previous meeting.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
a) School properties - Bost.
Chairman Bost reported that School Superintendent J. Ward had
informed him that the legal descriptions for all school
properties would be available at the next meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
b) National Investors' "Captain's Corner" Shopping Center ---All.
Several members reported that the hedge alongside National
Investors' "Captain's Corner" Shopping Center is dying.
Acting Secretary Shore was requested to phone the City
Manager and request that the maintenance agreement be enforced.
c) Re,zonl to C-1 - Wood -Whitaker tract -_Raney.
Passed second reading on January 7. Up for final reading on
January 21.
d) Rezoning to Specific Use - Autumn Hills Rest Home - Raney.
Passed second reading on January 7, Up for final reading on
January 21.
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e) Amoco Pipeline - Raney.
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A letter stating City's position had been written to Amoco by
City age C'c y Q-tt�Y H' ..J. A44., Attach
f) Illegal -Mobile Homes - Raney.
Letter sent by City Administrator Cline advising home owner of
City ordinances. Action to enforce is up to City Administration.
g) Greenbriar Subdivision, Section I - Bost.
Awaiting signature of Secretary of Planning and Zoning Commission.
No action.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
a) Jim Gawlik. Waived his appointment. Asked to be placed on next
week's agenda at same time.
b) Simason's`Apa-rtments.
1) Presentation by W. R. Simpson, 208 Carey Lane, Friendswood.
2) Mr. Simpson stated that he had approval from Administrator
Cline on Certificate of Zoning Compliance but did not have
it in his possession. (Secretary's notes Mr. Fossler later
-questioned this procedure of granting Certificate prior to
Mr. Simpson's appearing before Planning and Zoning Commission.)
3) Raney has conferred with Mr. Ll,ewelyn of Exxon and is
satisfied that Mr. Simpson and Exxon have reached agreement
on the handling of the pipeline R-O-W. Mr. Simpson confirms
this. He has nothing in writing.
4) Bost reads Raney's comments (herewith attached). Attach
5) Discussion ensued as to whether Mr. Simpson has complied #2
with Zoning Ordinance and the direction of the Board of
Adjustment. Outcome was that Mr. Simpson complied with
Zoning Ordinance as of the time that Board of Adjustment
gave him their ruling. The directive of the Board of
Adjustment is considered to be outside the purview of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Spears did not agree,
saying that Simpson had not met time requirements and this
should not be allowed to proceed.
b) A ruling on the distance requirement between the Exxon
pipeline and the closest building line is the responsibility
of the City Council, according to Raney, and should not
have a bearing on the Commission's actions. Acting
Secretary Shore was requested to send a memo to City Manager
Morgan on this subject.
7) Phillips moved, Fossler seconded, that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommend approval of Mr. Simpson's
apartment project plans insofar as these plans having met
the requirments of the Zoning Ordinance as it was written as
of September 24, 1974 (date of letter from Board of
Adjustment to Simpson).
MOTION PASSED, 4-1; Spears against, Raney abstaining.
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4. REZONING
a) Dow pipeline - Request to rezone for specific use.
1) Presentation by R. A. Dudney, Dow Chemical
3636 Richmond Ave, Houston, Tex ?7027
James R. Ansell, 504 lst Hutchings -Sealy
National Bank Building, Galveston, 77550.
2) Lengthy discussion ensued between property owners, mainly
from Village Green, and Mr. Dudney. Clyde Raney was
present, remainder of Commission having withdrawn to City
Manager's office to discuss subdivision status.
3) No specific action taken regarding zoning change. Dow
representatives were requested to:
a) Submit a proposal of adjustment of pipeline to meet
City needs as to water, sewers, streets, etc., at
Dow's expense.
b) Determine distances from dwellings to pipeline (not
easement) along proposed pipeline route.
They were also informed that from time of application of
zoning change request to final action could take as long as
twelve weeks or longer. The Dow representatives stated that
this posed no problems.
4) Dow representatives will confer with City administration as
to citizens to be notified and cost of application. Date
for hearing will be set later.
b) Woodlawn Herita e office complex
1) Presentation by James Gartrell, Jr.
P. 0. Box 382
La Marque, Texas
Ray Utley, for Clint Hackney
2) Gartrell presented: a) Two sets of plans
Action b) Application for zoning change
(No fee was paid.)
3) Discussion followed. Phillips requested that developers
give some thought to a form of sign control. They agreed to
do so. Gartrell stated that a 2J foot easement for
utilities was granted along Heritage to match the National
Investors' easement. He plans to apply for building permit
prior to zoning change so as to be ready if and when change
is approved. No objections were raised as far as plans
were concerned.
4) No action taken.
$. SUBDIVISIONS
a) Greenbriar Section II
1) Presentation by, James Gartrell, Jr.
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2) Gartrell stated that right-of-way is granted on plat so as to
eliminate offset on Castlewood. Utility Superintendent Toon,'
who was present, stated that he had no objection but that the City
budget will not allow the street and/or utilities to be moved
in the near future, The A ting Secretary was requested to write
a letter to the City Council advising them of the dedication of
the Right-of-way.
3) No action taken. Subject will be placed on agenda for next week.
b) Heritage Estates, Section II. Not on agenda. No action requested or
taken. Mr. Gartrell left two copies of plat. Requested to be
placed on agenda next week.
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Chairman Bost ..announced at 10:15 that Commission was going into
closed session to discuss questions regarding personnel.
2) Interview. with Robert Atkinson, consulting engineer, followed.
Mr. Atkinson presented program for establishing new master plan
(zoning, streets, drainage, etc.) for City, based on previous
studies and reflecting current situation. (Program herewith
attached as part of minutes.)
3) Chairman Bost announced at 11s40 that Commission was returning
to "open" meeting status.
4) MOT10N WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney, that the
Commission retain Robert Atkinson as a consultant to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and to implement generally
the program as outlined in the attachment, with tha attachment
serving as a basis for salary and program goals.
MOTION PASSED unanimously, Fossler abstaining.
Chairman Bost will discuss this matter with City Manager
Morgan and will inform the City administration of the
arrangement.
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 12s00 Fossler moved, Raney seconded, to adjourn;. Motion passed
unanimously.
' ng Secretary
` Approved iy alob &I'l-YGt-w (d l ` 7y�,
Attachments: 1) Raney's comments on Simpson's project.
2) Copy of memo to City Manager concerning Simpson/Exxon
pipeline distance requirement.
3) Plans for Woodlawn/Heritage office
4) Application for zoning change for
5) Plat for Heritage Estates, Section
6) Copy of letter to City Council res
7) Atkinson's planning proposal.
complex.
woodlawn/Heritage complex.
II.
Greenbriar II R-O-W .
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISS10N
January 24, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, January 24, 1974.
Vice -Chairman Tracy Spears presided in the absence of Chairman
C. C. Bost.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
James B. Shore
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
AUDIENCE
Those signing the attendance roster were:
Bob Carpenter, Friendswood News
Tom and Robin Manison, Camp Manison, 482-1251
George and Ann Sevaty, Camp Manison
Bob White,Camp Manison
Edsel Buchanan, 808 Lochmoor, 482-7262
Wanda Yancey, 206 Whitehall, 482-2344
Tom Roach, 1206 Winding Way, 482-2781
Geraldine Knight, Workman-Banfield Realty, 482-3411
1. MINUTES
January 17, 1974
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
- Approved with the following Correction: (by Raney)
Page 2, first sentence: City Attorney B. J. Hooks,
not City Manager.
A. Statuss Quaker Drive R-O-W. No action.
B. Subdivision Ordinance. Has passed First Reading.
C. Sign Ordinance. No new action reported.
D. Flood Insurance Ordnance. Waiting for City Engineer's comments.
E. Rezoning of High Sphool. No new action reported.
F. Rezoning of other FISD property. No new action reported.
G. Rezoning of City -pro-pe ies. No new action reported.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1. No new action.
I. Rezoping oos Fire Station_Site•(Sunset and W. Edgewood.) No action.
J. Rezoning to Specific Use Crown Central -Request 4. Passed
first reading on January 21.
K. Rezoning to Specific Use Autumn HillsRest Home. Passed third
and final reading on January 21.
L. Rezoning -to Wood -Whitaker Tract. Passed third and final
reading on January 21. At the time of passage, Councilman
Windler expressed the sentiment that he would like to see a
comprehensive plan presented by the Commission. That he was
not in favor of requests for rezoning to Commercial Use coming
in bit by bit.
M. Heritage Estates, Section One �. Has been recorded.
N. Coward Creek S/D. Not yet filed. Waiting on deed restrictions.
0. M-ugtane Meadows Ste. ?.
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P. Polly Ranch S/D. Approved by Council January 7, 1974. Plat
had been filed in County Clerk's Office in September without
signature of Council or Planning Commission Secretary. Mrs.
North appeared at this meeting to protest approval until
certain areas were complied with. A copy of the plat as
filed and copies of the legal instruments accompanying the Attach
Court Order, as well as the Court Order were subsequently #1
given to the Secretary for Commission files.
Q. Dow Pipeline. The Secretary reported that representatives of
Village Green (Hoff"and others) would like to meet with the
Commission before the hearing. It was the feeling of the
Commission that there was a possibility that the citizens
might come before the Commission to voice opposition and ACTION
then not come to the hearing. However, the representatives
may request to be on the agenda if they still wish to be
heard.
R. Amoco Pipeline. North expressed the feeling that the
Commission should contact Amoco, since Amoco has not
initiated action. Raney felt that Amoco's letter stated that
they were aware of City Ordinances. No action taken.
S. National Investor's Hedge. No new developments.
T. Statuss Illegal signs ' - The Secretary reported on a letter
received from Tony Banield protesting a request to remove a Attach
sign advertising Salem Square Apartments on the basis of what #20
he considered a questionable interpretation of the zoning
ordinance by one of the Commission members and also citing
the existence of several other signs near the Salem Square
sign. This letter was sent to the City Manager, not the
Commission, and was read at the last Council meeting. No
action was taken by Council. Spears asked if all the sign
owners got letters. Fossler would like a copy of the letter
which was sent out. The Secretary will get this information. ACTION
V. Any other information reports. None.
U. School Bus Barn. No new action reported.
W. Access Control - Phillips. No report. Has THD info from Sec'y file.
X. Architectural Control - Spears. Has Santa Fe ordinance.
Y. Fire Zones - North. No report.
74-A..Open Meetings law and open records law. Report skipped in
interest of time.
74-B. Illegal trailers. No new action reported.
74-C. Greenbriar S D. Section ONe,
74-D. Simpson Apartments. Mr. Simpson appeared before Council on
January 21, requesting permission to build his apartments. He
was told -that he had not complied with the Board of Adjustment's
requirements in time and Council did not have the authority to
give him approval.
74-E. Rezoning request: Woodlawn/Heritage Office complex.-R-1 to C-1.
Recommendation to rezone needs to be'given to the City
Secretary by the Commission Secretary.
74-F. Dunbar Estates Bridge. The Secretary reported that she had
observed the Dunbar Estates bridge during recent flooding after
hearing two complaints. She found that the water was going
over and around the bridge. That a large pipe against the
downstream side of the bridge was trapping debri and seemed to
be contributing to a backing up of water. Also, fill.seemed to
have been added underneath the ends of the bridge in the original
stream banks. Spears thought the bridge had been planned to be
above flood levels. North replied that it had not been, that
water seemed about four to six inches higher on the upstream side.
No action needed. None taken.
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�. HEARING- SUNSET DRIVE EXTENSION
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Mr. Spears called the hearing to order at 8:10 P.M. He stated
that each speaker would be given five minutes initially to speak and
that it was usual for the opponents of the proposal to speak first.
He asked the audience if any were opposed to the extension and wished
to speak.
Tom Manison. Mr. Tom Manison, owner of Camp Manison, through which
the southerly extension of Sunset would run, spoke first. he stated
that he wished to go on record as being opposed. He gave a background
on the camp. In Houston there are now only four major corporation
picnic areas. Camp Manison is one of two that can take care of
1000 or more people. In the Camp itself, the major improvements are
on the east side of the proposed road. He stated that a road through
the middle would put him out of business, since children would have
to cross a boulevard to get to trail areas or camping.
He also granted that the extension would probably increase the value
of his real estate, but was not his interest. He said that he
understood that one of the Commission's objectives was to keep the
density of housing low and that having 175 acres of camp area
contributed to that goal.
Raney asked if another location of the road through Camp Manison
would work the same hardship. Mr. Manison answered that running the
road through the "back" side of the property would still be a
hardship, but that he would not object to that location. He repeated
that the present proposal would put him out of business.
Mr. Manison also felt that where the bridge was located which would
take Sunset across Chigger Creek there existed about 100 yards
widthwise that floods, which would make for an expensive bridge.
Mr. Spears asked if there was anyone Ise who wished to speak.
There was no response from the audience.
Bob Atkinson. Since the Commission's new Planning Consultant was
present, he was asked his opinion. Since Mr. Atkinson had not seen
the proposal before, his suggestions were to be taken as tentative,
but he suggested (1) that the curve south of the intersection with
F. M. 528 be flattened, and (2) that Sunset could be broughtinto the
intersection at F. M. 518, possibly paralleling the pipeline easement,
and (3) that F. M. 518 from the north could then be curved into
what would then be Sunset to meet it at a right angle near the intersect!
intersection. This could be done in stages, which the original
proposal could not do. The connection of F.M. 518 to Sunset could
be made in one stage development, the widening of the thoroughfare in
another stage, and flattening the curve in another. Also, this
suggestion would shorten the paving required and would not necessitate
another bridge across Chigger Creek.
Mr. Manison asked to be notified of any future meetings on Sunset.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips, that no action be
taken as a result of the hearing until a more intensive study of
traffic control is undertaken with our Planning Consultant.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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4. BUILDING PERMITS (815o P.M.)
Ron's Crispy Mr. Jim Gawlick, architect, appeared to present
Chicken more questions regarding set -back in a Commercial
Zone on a corner. He believed that there was
a contradiction in the Zoning Ordinance between
Pages nine and ten regarding the definition of
"yard" and page 37, note b under C-1, which he
thought could be a typographical error.
A discussion followed. Mr. Spears took a poll
of the Commission to see if the Commission agreed
that Mr. Gawlick would either have to accept the
thirty foot set --back off Shadowbend or seek
a variance. Spears, Phillips, Raney and North
agreed. Fossler had no opinion.
The discussion continued.
Mr. Spears informed Mr. Gawlick that he would have
to accept the thirty foot set -back or go to the
Board of Adjustment for a variance.
Mr. Gawlick questioned if the City Attorney were
available for an opinion. He was again advised that
he should ask Mr. Cline the procedure to go to the
Board of Adjustment.
5. REZONING REQUESTS None on agenda.
6. SUBDIVISIONS (9:22 P.M.)
Pine Shadows Preliminary Plans of Pine Shadows were presented
(Roach) by Tom Roach, owner. No contour line was shown,
the Commission agreed that they had told Mr.
Roach this would not be necessary.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips,
that the preliminary plans be approved.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Greenbriar II Neither of these subdivisions were ready.
Heritage II
7. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
"Movie" sign Mr. Spears presented a request for a sign that had
been referred to the Commission by Mr. Cline.
After some discussion about what was meant by some
of the description of the sign, it was suggested
by Mr. Spears that the theater owners should be
present to present details.
Optimist Club Another referral from Mr. Cline concerned a
Sign request from the Optimist Club to add a sign to
the Chamber of Commerce sign on the northerly
edge of the City on F. M. 518. It was determined
that the location of this sign is actually in
Pearland and Mr. Cline was to be so informed.
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"Access" standards Planning Consultant Atkinson presented a proposal
for Driveway, Sidewalk, and Parking Lot standards,
presenting copies to all Commission members. He
suggests that this be incorporated into the
Building Code. He has talked to the Texas Highway
Department in regard to the construction on 518.
They tell him that for curbed streets in the City,
the City gives final permission for curb cuts. If
it is included in the Building Code, that City
can permit or not permit curb cuts. He will
bring drawings and exhibits to accompany the
worded standards next week.
Curb cuts (518) Spears asked who was determining the location of
the curb cuts on 518 now. Atkinson replied that
the lot owner probably was. Phillips asked if he
were suggesting that all come before the Planning
Commission. Atkinson replied that he was making
the suggestion because someone needs to make the
decision. Perhaps the residential permits could
be handled by Mr. Cline and the Commercial by the
Commission. Raney asked about residences on
State Highways, stating that he was not sure he
wanted to give up all residential. Atkinson
suggested that we might require that residences on
major highways arranged their drives so that they
do not have to back out. Mr. Cline could handle
this, perhaps.
Need for concrete Fossler stated that he thought the seven items
figures listed were great, but that concrete numbers were
needed. More items could be handled by the
administrative if concrete numbers were given.
Atkinson said that these will be presented next
meeting.
Mr. Atkinson stated that adoption of these standards
would give flexibity to the Commission (or Mr. Cline).
The City would not be bound to give as many access
drives as the lot owner might want. The City would
not have to grant an access every twenty feet, but
jest enough to give reasonable access.
Parking stripes Atkinson stated that the City needs to require
people to stripe their parking lots. Problems with
existing facilities we can't do anything about, but
when the facilities are enlarged, we could make the
requirement for striping. He stated that usually
remodeling over a certain percent (of cost) requires
a building permit.
Phillips asked where the building permit lists that
the Commission used to get were. He wonders if
permits were issued for the improvements at places
like Gil's T.V. The Secretary will obtain.
Curb cuts (518) Atkinson stated that he is supposed to be getting
copies of the construction plan for 518 from the
Highway Department. He will give recommendations
to us for curb cuts.
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Woodlawn-Heritage The question of the rezoning for W oodlawn-Heritage
Rezoning Office complex was raised. The Secretary had not
included it on the agenda since the fee for the
rezoning had not been received by the agenda
deadline. The Commission felt that the hearing
should be called.
MOTION WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by Fossler,
to set the hearing for March 7, 8 P.M., for the
rezoning request to change the Woodlawn-Heritage
tract from R-1 to C-1.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ron's Crispy (11:07) Mr. Gawlick requested additional time.
Chicken He was permitted to present his argument again.
No action was taken.
Election of It was agreed to hold the Commission's election of
Officers officers on February 21.
Kids Day In response to a request from Police officer Williams
the Commission agreed to cooperate in holding a
"Kid's Day" in the near future.
Name plates The Secretary suggested that the Commission needs
identifying name plates since more and more of the
people appearing before us are not from Fri_endswood
and are not acquainted with the Commissioners.
This was brought to her attention recently when
one of the people who appeared before the
Commission asked who the man was in the middle
called "Red." (Chairman C. C. Bost was the
correct answer.) The Secretary volunteered to
make some signs. Spears also volunteered that he
could get some plastic ones.
Books The Secretary reminded the Commission that three
of them have books out which need to be brought
back and passed around. "Mr. Planning Commissioner"
was given to Fossler.
Amoco Raney told the Commission he was meeting with Amoco
Monday at 3 P.M. regarding gathering lines is any
of the Commission were interested.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned.
Xlal
Secretary
Approved: ��%��
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Since January 31, 1974 was the fifth Thursday of
the month, no meeting was held.
Secretary
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 4.1
A special emergency meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning
L Commission was held at the Friendswood City Hall on Monday, February 4,
1974, at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of calling a hearing in regard to
a Specific Use Permit for the route of the Amoco Pipeline's Proposed
Alvin Station to Webster Junction 16-inch Pipeline Crossing the City of
Friendswood, Texas. An emergency meeting was necessitated by the need
to meet the deadline for getting the public notice in this week's
newspaper in order to hold the hearing as soon as possible. Notice for
the meeting setting forth the reasons for the emergency was posted at
11:45 o'clock A.M. on February fourth, meeting the statutory requirements
for the public announcement of such an emergency meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
Copies of the letter dated January 28, 1974 to Mayor Lowe from
W. W. White, Project Manager for Amoco were passed out by the Secretary
and discussed, as was the map submitted by Amoco. Clyde Raney asked if
the map included profiles. None were located.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that a hearing be called
at the earliest possible date, February 28, at 8 P.M. to consider a
Specific Use Permit for the hereinbefore mentioned pipeline route.
MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Further discussion followed. North noted that the City would need
legal calls before the ordinance is passed. She would like to see the
blanket easement through the R. Hoppel survey defined as an easement with
a finite width. Raney questioned whether the company would be willing to
do this.
Ken Toon, Water Superintendent appeared to inform the C.ommission of
the location of the main water line in Quaker's Landing. He stated that
he had informed a young man from the oil company of the location of this
line, which he feels is being crowded by the proposed pipaine and would
very likely be dmaged when the pipeline was dug. Bost felt that there
would be problems if the waterline were within three feet of the pipeline,
which appears possible.
Raney has a copy of the Dow pipeline proposal and also took copy #1
of 2 (3?) of the Amoco proposal..
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Secretary
Approved: _ �! -21- 7 q�rp�ck/-
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City H111, 109 East Willowick, on Thursday,
February 7, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost was absent, so Vice -Chairman
Tracy Spears called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice-chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Clyde Raney
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
AUDIENCE
Ray Price, 4801 Richmond Ave., Houston, 621-9372
Charles D. Wilson, Architect, 4901 Richmond, 621-4621
Bernard Brooks, 621-17$3
Tom Roach, 1206 Winding Way
Ken Yowell
Jim and Dixie Gartrell
Van Williams
Jim Gawlik
1. MINUTES
January 24, 1974 - Approved with correction of a typographical error.
January 31, 1974 - No meeting was held because it was a fifth Thursday.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
Postponed until later in order to hear from National Investors.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Weiner Store Bernard Brooks, Attorney, Charles D. Wilson,
Expansion Architect, and Ray Price appeared to speak for
($:00 P.M.) National Investors. Mr. Brooks explain that they
(National have a lease with Weiners Department store. W einers
Investors) needs expansion of storage facilities which would
necessitate moving fifty feet of wall out to line up
with the wall closest to Heritage Drive.
Hedge He explained that they would comply with the
maintenance agreement on the hedge, would install
36" vibernum japonicas, and dig out the asphalt on
a two -foot strip. They would like to wait on this,
however, until any expansion work is done.
Mr. Dave Wilson, who stated that he had been retained
in the last month or so by National Investors, (as
an architect) stated that National Investors is
planning to clean out the ditch. He was told to
talk to Mr. Heaney in regard to the grades.
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Access The location of the middle access drive on Heritage was
discussed. This must be used by trucks loading at
Weiners. The final concensus was that, if placed opposite
the "mall" area, it could be used for pedestrian/
bicycle traffic as well as for drivers dropping off
people to go to the movie.
Expansion The main reason for their attendance, however, was to
(8.30 P.M.) discuss the possibility of expanding the Weiners store.
Since they are proposing to move fifty feet of wall to
within six feet of the property line, instead of the
thirty that is required, they were informed 'that they
would have to obtain a variance from the Board of
Adjustment. The Commission would make a recommendation
to the Board of Adjustment, however. Spears and
North felt that the expansion might be acceptable
if the "backside" of the building were approved in
appearance. Shore felt expansion would simply
compound the mistake that was made in the first place
by allowing them to build part of their wall so
close to the property line.
Mr. Wilson suggested a porcelain enamel faschia board
which would extend down from the roof. This would not
be a mansard shape, but would be flat to blend better
with the rest of the center.
Spears mentioned the problem of covering the wires.
Raney suggested the need for something to break up
the long blank expanse. It is possible that the
hedge and the faschia board suggested may solve the
entire problem.
day
National Investors had a 130/limit, of which 30 days
has already passed to plan and construct the Weiner
Store. The Commission felt that Mr. Wilson could
bring back a drawing of the suggested "beautification"
project during the period required for the Board of
Adjustment to post notice of their hearing on the
variance. The Commission agreed to permit Mr. Wilson
to appear at a meeting next week, at which time he
will present a proposed elevation.
Mr. Brooks summarized our meeting as coverin four
points: (1) Entrance loaction agreed upon,
new plants to be installed,(3) ditch to be cleaned out,
(4) facade is unresolved.
4. REZONING REQUESTS
W oodlawn/
Since
calling of hearing
had not appeared on last
Heritage
weeks
offical agenda, it
was necessary to repeat the
(9315 P.M.)
action
taken last week.
MOTION
WAS MADE by Raney,
seconded by Fossler, to
call a
hearing for March
7 at BP.M. to consider the
rezoning request to change the Woodlawn-Heritage
tract
from R-1 to C-1.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
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(Rezoning Requests - continued)
Attach City Park The Secretary read a request received from the City
#2 area Manager requesting that the Commission initiate
proceedings for rezoning the recently purchased park
property from C-1 to Specific Use: Parks, Recreation,
and Youth Councselling (or words that would acheive
the same purpose) and to also initiate proceedings
to rezone the adjacent approximate two acres from
C-1 to Specific Use; City Administration, Fire, and
Police Facilities. A legal description will be
submitted to the Commission.
Since the item was not on the agenda, the Commission
could not proceed to call the hearing, but agreed that
it should be placed on the agenda of a meeting to
be held next week.
j. SUBDIVISIONS
Attach Pine Shadows Mr. Tom Roach was present to hear his final linen
#3,#4 (9:25) considered. This had been submitted to the City
Manager on February 1 for consideration tonight.
The letter from the City Manager indicated that the
plat had been approved by Mr. Toon and Mr. Heaney.
The depth of the existing sewer line (outside the
subdivision) was indicated as causing a large
expenditure by the City when the sewer taps were made.
The consensus of the Commission was that this would
have to be accepted by the City.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips, that
the Final Plat as presented be approved.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The one copy of the linen and the red -lined copy of
the proposed preliminary plat were returned to the
City Manager's office.
Longwood Park Mr. Ken Yowell was present for discussion. The
Section III Secretary having neglected to include this on the
(9-32) agenda, there was no objection that it be handled as
a routine business item since it is pre -application
information.
The number of lots shown on the original Longwood
Park Section Three as proposed when Section One was
filed indicated ten lots. Mr. Yowell had changed
this to twelve. Plans have been approved by the
Attach City Engineer and Water Superintendent.
MOTION WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by North that
the pr-e-preliminary plans be approved.
because
Mr. Raney objected to approval/the sketch did not
include a location map.
MOTION PASSED, 4-2. For: Spears, Fossler, Phillips,
North. Against: Shore, Raney.
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Mr. Yowell asked if he would be able to finish the
first 250' of Thomas Drive extension, completing
the rest of the 500' later. He was advised to
submit the subdivision in two sections if this
was his plan.
A discussion followed as to whether he could submit
his preliminary plans to the City Manager or whether
he needed to submit them to the Commission. Shore
noted that the Plat Approval Procedure indicated
"to the Planning Commission." North said this
procedure had not been followed with Mr. Gartrell,
although she favored submitting the plans to the
Commission so that the Commission is not hit cold
with a subdivision. No resolution.
Greenbriar ZI Mr. Jim Gartrell was present to discuss approval of
(9=55 P•M•) Greenbriar Subdivision, SEction 11. Raney questioned
whether a deed had yet been submitted for the
H-O-W being given on Castlewood at the Sunset Attach
intersection. Gartrell felt that the dedication of #6
the plat would take care of this, but North pointed
out that the heavy lines surrounding the
subdivision do not include the area of the R-O-W.
Therefore she did not think dedication of the plat
would include any area outside the plat such as the
R-O-W in this instance. Council is requesting R-O-W
dedication, according to letter from City Manager.
Sunset R-O-W. No additional width had been given on
Sunset. North felt that an additional twenty feet
should be given, since the Commission had been
considering Sunset as an arterial. Gartrell felt
that ten feet should be taken off of the adjacent
existing subdivision of Imperial Gardens. It was
pointed out to him that this would bring the R-O-W
close to existing homes within the subdivision.
Ditch. Gartrell stated that they will take care of
the main drainage ditch when they develop section 111,
This was in response to a question by North about
bringing in such small sections one at a time, when
the main drainage problem occurred in the sixth and
last section.
Castlewood seweg. North questioned whether the sewer
on Castlewood would service the lots across Castlewood,
since she objected to the City's having to lay a
redundant line on the other side of the street.
Gartrell stated that this line would service homes
sixty feet back on the other side.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips, that
approval be given to the preliminary plans of
Grennbriar II.
MOTION PASSED 6-1, North dissenting because of the
lack of additional R-O-W on Sunset.
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Heritage Estates Mr. Gartrell objectedfhe fact that he had just
II received a copy of the agenda today which indicated
(10:25) that Heritage II had not been included on the
agenda by the Secretary since the plans had not
been received as requested by the City Manager by
last Friday afternoon.
Mr. Gartrell was of the opinion that all the profiles
of all the sections had been approved and signed
prior to the approval of Section I.
Mrs. North stated it was her understanding that Mr.
Gartrell had been requested to bring in the plans
which he wanted approved, since only one copy had
been found in the Planning Commission's file and
this did not tally with the one copy in the City
Engineer's file which Mr. Heaney had received last
July.
Mr. Gartrell said he had not been asked to bring in
additional Heritage II plats and plans. He did
agree to bring the City Manager another set if he did
not have one and later said he would bring in profiles
for the Planning Commission Files. He was still of
the impression, however, that Mr. Toon, Mr. Heaney
and the Plarning Commission has all approved the
utilites previously. Copies of the plat, which Mr.
Gartrell had brought for the Commission, were retrieved
by Mr. Gartrell.
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Fire Station Mr. Van Williams of the Friendswood Volunteer Fire
Plans Department presented a sketch showing the proposed
(lo:4o) layout of the new fire station as it would be located
on the two acre tract adjacent to the newly acquired
park land on the corner of F. M. 518 and Winding Way.
This location was agreed upon Monday night by the
City Council as the location for the station after
the proposed location at Sunset and Edgewood was
rejected because of design problems. He asked for
the Commission's suggestions regarding set -back, etc.
Considerable discussion followed. Fossler felt that
the sketch presented was inadequate to make a judgement
from. He wanted to see a sketch showing the
relationship to adjacent land, roads, etc. Spears
felt that the City Council should present its overall
plan for the tract, including the location of
additional City buildings which Council may wish to
locate there. North, who may have lost her objectivity
here because she is also a volunteer fireman,
expressed the opinion that if this last suggestion
were taken it would be another two years'delay, which
she did not think was fair to the volunteer Fire
Department.
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(Fire Station -
e
continued)
The reason for the need for action tonight by the
Commission was because the City Council wants to
sign the contract with the low bidder this coming
Monday night.
After more discussion, the consensus of the Commission
seemed to be as follows:
(1) Set -back. Sixty feet as a minimum. Fossler
felt that the building should be set back as
far as possible from an appearance stand -point
as well as the practical one considered -
that an aerial ladder truck should be able to
sit in frontof the building without
obstructing vision around the curve.
(2) The Fire Department should have exclusive
use of the driveway.
North also mentioned that, according to the Zoning
Ordinance, twenty --two parking spaces were required.
Not discussed were driveway width or facade.
Leon Brown
It was brought to the Commission's attention that,
Esoteric Art
although on April 26, 1974 the Commission recommended
Center
approval of a building permit for the Esoteric Art
(11215)
Center on condition that (1) future parking
arrangements were to be approved at a later date,
(2) all additional parking was to be off-street,
and (3) the parking arrangement was to be approved
by the Planning Commission prior to approval of a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance, what appears to
be concrete parking space has been poured at the
Center.
The Secretary
this building
the building
restrictions.
7. .INFORMATION REPORTS
was directed to notify Mr. Cline that Attach
was to come back before the Commission, #7
permit having been issued with
U. School bus barn. Construction having been begun again, North filed
an appeal to the Board of Agjustment with Mr. Cline last Tuesday
morning. The School Board was requested by the Commission on December
third, 1973, to furnish the Commission with the legal calls for the
land so that rezoning could be initiated by the Commission. To date
this information has not been received.
0. Mustang Meadows. A report that the tract once designated as "Mustang
Meadows" is being sold off by metes and bounds is being investigated.
E. Rezoning of High School. The Secretary was directed to send a memo
to the Clty Manager requesting that this action, recommended last
March by the Commission, proceed. Attac
F. Rezoning of other FISD properties. See "U" above. #
2
8. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 11s35 P.M. A special meeting is to be held next week.
Secretary ,/
Approved: "Z 7 i a'2' t? tl� W,
FPZC-M-2-14-74
Special
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 14, 1924
A special meeting was held by the Friendswood Planning and
Zoning Commission on February 14, 1974, for the purpose of calling
a hearing regarding the rezoning of 12.5 acres more or less recently
acquired by the City of Friendswood at the most northerly intersection
of Winding Way and South Friendswood Drive, and for the purpose of
considering a National Investors' proposal for the expansion and
improvement of the Heritage Drive facade of the Captain's Corner
shopping center. Chairman C. C. Bost called the meeting to order
at 7:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
Bob Phillips
AUDIENCE
Chris Perner, 506 Fairdale Rd., 482-7079
Fred McAllister, 18222 Barbuda Lane, 333-3590
1. CALLING OF HEARING
Motion was made to call a hearing for March 21 at 8 P.M. regarding
the rezoning of the 10.5 acres and the 2.0 acres. Fossler noted that
the Zoning Ordinance permitted public parks in R-1 Single-family
residential zones and since R-1 uses are permitted in all other
districts, he questioned the need to rezone the 10.5 acres for a
public park. The other members of the Commission concurred.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Fossler that a hearing be
called for March 21, 1974 at 8 P.M. to consider the rezoning of a
two acre tract out of the 12.5 acres recently acquired by the City
of Friendswood at the intersection of South Friendswood Drive and
Winding Way from C-1 Commercial to Specific Use: City Government
Administration, Fire, Ambulance, and Police Facilities.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0, Raney being absent.
2. NATIONAL INVESTORS EXPANSION
Raney arrived. Mr. Dave Wilson, architect, and Mr. Ray Price,
property manager for National Investors were present to present
a proposal for the expansion and beautification of the Heritage
facade of the Captain's Corner shopping center. Three copies of the
proposal were presented to the Commission. Considerable discussion
followed. Fossler brought up the deplorable condition of the asphalt
paving and was assured that the maintenance man for National Investors
was in the process of taping bids for repair of the asphalt. It was
agreed that the Board of Adjustment would have to grant a variance for
the moving of the wall nearer to the street, but that the Planning
Commission could give the Board a recommendation.
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Special
(National Investors - continued)
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney, that the Commission
recommend to the Board of Adjustment approval be given to the
extenrsion of the Weiners Department store as shown in the sketch
presented with the restrictions as follows:
(1) A flat mansard is to extend the entire length of the
building on the Heritage side.
(2) A two root minimum of black topis to be removed inside the
property line.
(3) The hedge is to be replanted.
(4) A concrete six-inch curb is to be installed between the
asphalt and the hedge.
(5) Bicycle racks and plantings are to be installed in the
mini. -mall.
(6) The middle entrance on the Heritage side is to be aligned
with the mall.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Shore, seconded by North, by eliminating
the item referring to the hedge.
Shore felt that this item was already taken care of through previous
actions of the Commission and City Council.
MOTION TO AMEND PASSED unanimously.
MAIN MOTION (minus item #3) PASSED, 5--1, Shore dissenting because
he felt that allowing the additional building within six feet of
the property line on Heritage compounded an existing problem.
Bost requested that the utility department (Ken Toon) be
contacted in regard to the location of the waterline prior to
installation of the hedge. North had no objection to this, but
felt that the decision should be brought back to the Commission,
since the Commission had gone through this location process once
before. Mr. Wilson agreed to check with Mr. Toon and come back
before the Commission.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 P.M. A workshop with Clyde Raney discussion pipelines and
Bob Atkinson, Planning Consultant followed.
Secretary
Approved /^ %VG,,,-, Di
FPZC-M-2-21--74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOO D PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 21, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at the
Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, February 21, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost presided,
calling the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman None
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
James B. Shore
AUDIENCE
Those signing the register were''
George Biscamp, Box 796, League City, 332-2122.
Fred McAllister, 18222 Barbuda, Nassau Bay, 333-3590.
W. F. Revely, 4127 Clovernook Lane, Seabrook, 474-4535.
Chris Perner, 506 Fairdale Road, 482-7079.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
February 4, 1974 - Approved as presented.
February 7, 1974 - Approved as presented.
February 14, 1974 - Approved as presented.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
B. Subdivision Ordinance. Passed by City Council on February 18, 1974.
C. Sign Ordinance. Raney stated that he had read the Denver Ordinance and it is
even stricter than what we had proposed. He feels that it would be defensible
here, and that we need to find out why the feeling of the Council is what it is.
D. Flood Insurance Ordinance. North stated that this had been in the City Engineer's
hands for some time now and that as soon as she can re -read it, it can be
presented to Council.
ACTION E. Rezoning of High School. City had taken no action. Secretary was directed to
Attach notify the City again and ask for an answer.
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F. Rezoning of other FISD pro2erty_. No action from FISD. Secretary was directed
to remind them again with a letter signed by the Chairman.
G. Rezoning of City properties. The Commission needs to set a date for the public
hearing on the Municipal Site.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1. There was discussion of the proper
I. Rezoning of Fire Station Site. action to be taken on this. Shore
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Information Reports (continued)
questioned what the status of the Master Plan of Coward Creek Subdivision would
be now that the rezoning is not going through.
N. Coward Creek Subdivision. This subdivision has still not been filed, although
it was approved last June. No deed restrictions have been received by the City.
0. Mustang Meadows S/D. It was agreed that this item could be eliminated from'the
list.
P. Polly Ranch S/D. Developers of Polly Ranch a^e conferring with the City Council
in regard to the agreement concerning sewers.
Q. Dow Pipeline. A letter needs to be sent to Dow stating that we have not yet
received the necessary application for Specific Use.
R. Amoco Pipeline. Public hearing for rezoning to Specific Use has been called
for the twenty-eighth.
S. National Investor's Hedge. Can be dropped from information reports.
T. I1.legal signs. Action by City unknown. Secretary directed to request a
written report on status. Copies of request to City Council.
U. School Bus Barn. A general discussion of how the bus barn came to be approved
at its present location took place.
U. Any other information reports. None.
1974
A. 0 en meetings law and open records law. The Secretary will run copies for the
Commission.
B. Illegal trailers. There is a notice of Board of Adjustment hearing in regard
to this scheduled for next Thursday. A discussion on enforcement or lack of
enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance followed. Questions of whether a variance is
provided for this problem and whether a variance can be legally granted by the
Board of Adjustment were raised, but not answered.
At this point the City Manager arrived and gave us some additional information.
1973-A. Status: Quaker Drive R-0 41 interruption. The City Manager stated that he
had been unable to contact Mr. Kallur, who owns the lot now. The Secretary
stated that the minutes reflected that Dr. Fairleigh had promised to
acquire the ten feet for the City.
U. School bus barn. They are building again. The first complaint against them
in regard to set -back) was satisfied by the granting of a variance by the
Board of Adjustment. The second complaint involved improper zoning. Nothing
has come in on application for rezoning.
ACTION
Attach
ACTION
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ACTION
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T. Illegal Signs.
_ Mr. Cline has received from telephoned replies, but no follow-upACTION
has been made. A report will be given next week.
1974-C. Greenbriar S/D. Section One. The City Manager thinks this was filed the same
date as Heritage Estates in January.
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Information Reports (continued)
ACTION
1974-H. Esoteric Art Center - Zoning Violation. Mr. Brown was sent a letter by the
City Zoning Administrator after he had poured the concrete. The City
Manager said that he would follow up on this. North asked him if he needed
a memo. He said this was not necessary.
D. Simpson Apartments. Raney asked the current status. He was told that Mr.
Mr. Simpson has contacted the Board of Adjustment.
G. Pine Shadows Subdivision. In hands of City Council, but was not put on
agenda.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Biscamp:
Mr. George Biscamp, of Biscamp Consturction Company was in
Mustang Auto
attendance to present a drawing of a metallic building to be
Parts
used as an auto parts house. This would be located at the
(8:25)
corner of West Spreading Oaks and South'Friendswood Drive.
He has in mind setting it back fifty or sixty feet. Lot size
is 100 feet by 150 feet. The building would be approximately
fifty by sixty and set five feet off the lot line. He does
own another lot next to the corner lot, which is 80 feet by 100
feet. Actual depth of these lots is 290 feet, but he is inter-
ested only in the front 150 feet. He could move this
proposed building to the inside lot.
Phillips questioned whether 25 feet was sufficient to
maneuver in the rear of the building. Fifteen parking spaces
are needed at one space for every 200 square feet, according
to Fossler.
North asked what the color of the mansard was planned to be.
Mr. Biscamp answered that it would be mustang blue because the
auto parts store was planned as Mustang Auto Parts.
"Movie"Sign
Mr. Fred McAllister and Mr. Chris Perner presented sketches of
(9:00)
a proposed sign advertising the Movies. A problem has arisen
in that the sign is larger than the fifty square feet allowed
in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Perner stated that the original
plan for the sign had included flashing lights, but that it had
been agreed that a single molded piece of plastic would be
used instead. North questioned the use of red and yellow as
colors in the sign, but was told that this was part of the
copy right.
A discussion followed regarding the proper authority to
handle the sign.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by North, that the Commission
recommend to the Board of Adjustment that a variance be granted
to accept the movie sign as presently planned to be erected on
the existing poles at the Captian's Corner Shopping Center.
MOTION PASSED, 6-1, Fossler dissenting because he questioned
whether this should be sent to the Board of Adjustment.
McAllister and Perner took the copied of the proposal and will
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Municipal Site
(9:32)
Fire Station
Theater
4. SUBDIVISIONS
have them redrawn Bost will check the redrawn plans.
Mayor Lowe was present to discuss changing of the Municipal
Site from cne corner of Stevenson Park to the other. He has
talked with the Parks and Wildlife Department. They would
support this change if the City would write letter requesting
it. Mayor Lowe does not want to make the rquest until the
Planning Commission and the City Council and the Fire
Department say that it is all right. The Commission agreed
that changing the site would be preferable.
Planning Consultant Atkinson commented that it would be too
bad if there were not room in front of the Fire Station
to pull the truck out on.
Fossler questioned whether the request for building permit
had been received by the City. The Secretary had no record
that it had.
Heritage Estates Heritage Estates, Section Two was presented for Preliminary
Section Two Approval by James Gartrell. The Secretary noted that the
(9:50) plans had just come in Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Gartrell
maintained that he had given plans to the City Manager in
January. The Secretary knew of no such plans.Spears
noted that Preliminary Plans are to be submitted to the
Commission, while Final Plans are to be submitted to the
City Manager. Fossler asked if three sets had been delivered.
Gartrell says five sets have been delivered so far. Anmemo from
Mr. Morgan stated plans were approved by Heaney and Toon.
Attach
North objected to the length of the block (1700 feet), saying
that it was in violation of both the new and the old
subdivision ordinances. Spears objected to the objection,
stating that this had been decided long ago.
MOTION WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by Spears, that
Preliminary Approval be given to Heritage Estates, SEction
Two.
MOTION PASSED, 5-2. For: Bost, Spears, Phillips, Raney,
Fossler. Against: North, Shore.
Shore stated that he thought it was time we started following
procedure. North voted against because the block was too
long and violation of the subdivision ordinance.
The attorney will be questioned in regard to the dedication ACTION
of the right-of-way.
Raney suggested that Mr. Gartrell could help us in redrawing
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS the procedures to fit the new ordinance. Gartrell agreed.
Raney left
(10:40)
ETJ Planning The Secretary read a memo from the City Manager dated Feb. 20
concerning the Commission's thought regarding planning in
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Attach
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our Harris County ETJ. The City Attorney has informed him that
we have the authority to impose our restrictions in both
Forest Bend and Wedgewood. He would like for us to discuss the
extent of the planning which we would like to initiate in
these areas.
Action was deferred until the next meeting.
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Driveway, Sidewalk, Bob Atkinson presented Driveway, Sidewalk and Paqrking
Parking Standards standards. These standards were discussed at length, but no
(10:45) final action taken.
S. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (11:50)
Nominations were opened for Chairman. Spears nominated Bost. Fossler moved
that nominations be closed, seconded by Phillips. Motion passed unanimously
and Bost was acclaimed Chairman.
Spears nominated North for Secretary. Shore nominated Spears for Vice -Chairman.
Fossler moved, seconded by Phillips, that nominations be closed for Vice -Chairman.
Motion passed unanimously and Spears was acclaimed Vice -Chairman.
Attach Fossler_moved, seconded by Shore, that nominations be closed for Secretary.
#lz Motion passed unanimously and North was acclaimed Secretary.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52.
Spears returned Zoning Primer.
Phillips requested that Building
Permit lists be obtained on a
more regular basis.
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Secretary
Approved: �' "
FPZC-M-2-28-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING'OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 28 1924
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on Thursday,
February 28, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost was absent, so Vice -Chairman
Tracy presdied, calling the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. In the
absence of the Secretary, James Shore served as Secretary.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears,
Clyde Raney
Bob Phillips
Ken Fossler
Jim Shore
Vice -Chairman
MEMBERS ABSENT
C, C. Bost, Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
AUDIENCE
A list of those who signed the register is attached. Number:27.
1. MINUTES
No minutes of previous meetings were available.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
Po y Ra ch Subdivision. Mrs. Louise Bacon appeared before the
Commission to protest what she claims is a violation of the recorded
plat of the subdivision.
Shore reported on conversation with City Manager Morgan.
Morgan has contacted i:ounty and County (Ben Blackledge, building
inspector will not issue permits until controversy is cleared up.
Spears states that it is his understanding from Ed Stuart,
builder, that building permits have been obtained for homes
currently being constructed (Lots #7 and #25). Mrs. Bacon says
her information from county is that no permits have been issued.
City Attorney Hooks stated that if Mrs. Bacon's charges are
correct, it appears that the Polly Ranch Subdivision had been
replatted without being recorded, which violated County ordinances.
3. HEARINGS-AMOCO PIPELINE-- 8:00 P.M.
Amoco represented by:
W. W. White, Houston, Texas
W. V. Ballew, Jr., Houston, Texas (Law firm of Baker, Botts,)
Mayor Ralph Lowe opened discussion --feels that Amoco could force
pipeline thru on proposed route, but he,would suggest an alternate
route; e.g. leaving proposed routing at Sunset, following Sunset
to Greenbriar down Greenbriar and across.518 and Clear Creek on a
line roughly along an extension of Greenbriar.
He asked that Amoco keep in mind three points:
1) Maximum advantage to City
2) Minimum cost to City
3 Timing of construction to keep inconvenience to City
residents to minimum
Mr. White and Mr. Btillew responded. They wanted to keep all
pipelines in existing corridors for sake of economy and because
easement already exists.
FPZC-M-2-28-74 2
Spears- No fee has been received for hearing to best of his knowledge.
Ballew-Amoco is a responsible company. They will pay required fees.
Lowe -City will cooperate, but again asks Amoco to consider alternate
route.
Ralph Gonzalez -Although it would be difficult to keep Amoco from
using existing easement and is not necessarily op osod to it,
he is oppoesed to installing lift station on Lot 28 in
Quaker's Landing. Amoco should stay within easement and abide
by Quaker's Landing deed restrictions.
White -Amoco does not own Lot #28, but has option to buy it.
Ballew-There will be no lift station - only a valve.
Ken Watts, President Quaker's Landing Civic C1ubTCivic Club will oppose
action which violates or tends to compormise deed restrictions.
White -New line must cross under Clear Creek at 20' below mean sea level.
Bulk of excavation will be in Harris County. Amoco will put
cut-off valve on both sides of Clear Creek. C9n put Cedar fence
around valve in Quaker's Landing.
Watts -Is aware of existing easement, but questio s use of lot #28.
Is opposed toexposed above -ground valve. A ks if Planning and
Zo ning Commission could ask for performance bond to be posted
by Amoco. Asks Amoco to minimize construction time and hold size
of crews to minimum.
Ballew--Lot #28 will not be used for commercial purposes. Might later
be sold for residence.
White -Amoco had severe engineering problem. Must separate new line
from old line as new line goes deeper,in order to prevent old
line from falling in. This is reason for needing more room
on Lot 28.
Ken Toon, City Utility Superintendent -Does not believe "as built"
drawings are accurate. Wants ditches "shored" at all times, with
utility contractors standing by to prevent disruptions in service.
White -Contractors will be standing by. All utility companies contacted
as a matter of policy.
Ballew-Amoco had considered alternates. Has decided on course which
will minimize incomvenience and cost.
Sam Vester, resident and developer -Doesn't object to crude oil, but
what about other products?
At this point, a discussion of pipeline strengths, pressure ratings,
products, and regulations ensued. From the discussion, it appears
that, although the product could be changed from a liquid to a gas
at some later date, it would be impractical to do so because of
additional boring and casing which would have to be done under
streets and roads. Also, the pressure would have to be reduced
to such an extent that it may not be practical to clor gas in this
particular pipeline.
Richard Summers, resident -Will Amoco replace my fence, repair my
pasture, restore my crops?
White and Ballew-Company will restore land and fencos and pay for
crop damages.
Charles Maderer, President, Lori Woods -Will each property holder be
contacted?
White -Yes.
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Bob Allen, resident -Quakers Landing-Amoco's two existing lines are in
bad state of repair -corrosion, etc. Feels that an additional
pipeline thru Quaker's Landing will compound the problem.
White -Great strides in cathodic protection since those pipelines were
laid. Amoco expects many years of trouble -free service from
new pipline.
Clyde Raney, Commission member- Does Amoco object to a clause in contract,
that would allow their lines to be lowered later, at Amoco's
expense, to accomodate City utilities?
White -If you contemplate such action in foreseeable future, let us
know now. We will make necessary changes.
Toon-No action contemplated as of now.
Hearing recessed at 9115 P.M.
4. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS
Biscamp Construction Company, George Biscamp. One print of
proposed building at F, M. 518 and Spreading Oaks.
Discussion centered on appearance at S.E. end of building. Biscamp
agreed to incorporate following changes to prepared plans.
1) Expand ingress and egress to 30' on 518. openings adn first
opening on Spreading Oaks. Lti,- L"cde_
2) Mansard color to be of an "earth/tone."
3) Stucco construction on S.E. side,
4) Sidewalk on street frontage.
Blueprint of plans were redlined to reflect changes and initialed
by Biscamp to change original drawing and mail print to Commission.
Based on marked-pu drawings, Fosslwer MOVED, Phillips seconded,
that plans be approved. Motion passed 4-1, Raney opposing.
Raney wants -Jinal corrected drawing in files before taking action.
Red -lined drawing retained in Commission files.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Re -port -from City t Manager
(Earlier, when Mrs. Bacon had appeared, Spears asked if the
City can ask the County to withhold building permits until the
City had accepted subdivision improvements, etc. Morgan feels
that it can.)
1)County has tentatively agreed to withhold building permits
in Polly Ranch until streets and utilities are acceptable.
2) Asks Planning and Zoning Commission about other areas
in ETJ in adjoining counties as well as Galveston.
At this point RANEY MOVED, Fossler seconded, that the Acting
Secretary send a memo to the City Manager asking him to write
County, and asking them not to issue any building permits within
Friendswood's ETJ until subdivision had been accepted by this City.
Also, the memo will instruct City Manager to contact Harris county
asking them how to co-ordinate permit procedure in Harris County
portion of Friendswood's ETJ.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
FPZC-M--2-28-74
4
3) Status report on signs. Letters have been sent to violators.
All letters have been answered, with either indications that the
signs would be removed or that an appeal would be lodged with
the City, e.g. Tony Banfield, Lakey's Apothecary.
City Manager was asked concerning Forest Bend's and PUZ
Realty's signs at 518 and 528. Morgan was not sure of status
and will look into it.
b. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Fossler moved, Raney seconded, for
adjournment. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 1100 P.M.
Acting Secretary
Approved:.
Attachments;-
1) List of Audience.
2) Redlined print of proposed building, Biscmap Construction Co.
3) Copy of memo to City Manager: "Building Permits in ETJ."
FPZC-3-7-74
Meeting Notice
Agenda
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hall,
109 East Willowick,Friendswood, Texas, on:
THURSDAY MARCH 7, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be discussed;
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS (See attached list.)
3. HEARINGS
8:00 Hearing on the rezoning of the tract of land bounded by
West Heritage, Woodlawn, and F. M. 2351 which is zoned presently
as R-1 Single Family Residential: Request by C. Hackney to
rezone from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial.
Hearing decision: Regarding the request from Amoco Pipeline
to rezone to Specific Use. Hearing held on February 28.
4. BUILDING PERMITS
Any routine building permits
5. REZONING REQUESTS
None
6, SUBDIVISIONS
None
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Bob Atkinson on Driveway, etc. standards
8. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Any routine business
9. ADJOURNMENT
Pn7, i d�-
cLS, V
Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the third day of March, 1974,
at 10`,C)`; o'clock P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
INFORMATION REPORTS
12r 1/73 A.
Statuss Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption.
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C.
Sign Ordinance.
D.
Flood Insurance Ordinance.
E.
Rezoning of High School.
F.
Rezoning of other FISD property.
G.
Rezoning of City properties.
16 to C-1.
H.
Rezoning of Cecil Brown acres
1.R��ezoning of ccFire Station Site. �r Icy
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�r-F?QYIP1Mi}pa--te-G-l��V 6ed-V�I►lta er--tpae$. Off 1.-24-74
PST-Hertta.ge-Estates-S/B.
Off 1-24--74
N.
Coward -Creek Subd'vision.
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P.
Polly Ranch S/D.
Q.
Dow Pipeline.
R. Amoco Pipeline.
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T.
Statuss Illegal signs-
U.
School Bus Barn.,
V.
Any other information reports.
W.
Access Control - Phillips.
X.
Architectural Control -- Spears.
Y.
Fire Zones - North.
1/24/74
2/2-1/74
A. Open meetings law. and open records law.
•.B. Illegal trailers.
C. Greenbr.i.ar S/Ds Section One.
D. Simpson Apartments
E. Rezoning requests WoodlOawn/Heritage
�'z - D�nba^ Es�tats- fir midge
G Pine Shadows Subdivision.
Off 1-24-74
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office complex. R-1 to C-1•
E 4 A t Center - possible violation.
}{. soteric r
I. Weiner Dept. Store expansion.
2/28/74 .T. Illegal townhouses.
3/7/7.4 K. Building permit status, etc. Polly --Ranch Estates
FPZC-M-3-7-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 2, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held at Friendswood City Hall on March 7, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost
presided, calling the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep. (Arr: 8:35)
AUDIENCE
See attached list.
Twenty-two signatures on register.
1. MINUTES
Delayed in order to hear Mr. Lobella and Mrs.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
Bacon prior to the hearing.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Lobella
Mr. 0. L. Lobella, 8219 Glenalta, Houston, 77017.
Gymnastic
presented a sketch of proposed studios for
Building
gymnastic classes to be located on Laurel Drive
where the present Lobella Dance studios are
operating in a building and land owner by
Robert Townsend. The proposed building is 68' by
66' (appro'x.), with a sketched forty foot set -back.
No survey was presented. Lot size is 70' by 107'.
It was pointed out that a metallic building could
probably not be built so close to the property
line because of Building Code restrictions. Mr.
Lobella was asked by Mrs. North what capacity he
wished the building to have. He did not have a
definite figure, although this number would affect
exit requirements, etc. It also did not appear
that parking would be sufficient. Mr. Lobella
stated that he could use masonry walls, at least
for a height of eight feet. Since time was short
and a number of suggestions need to be made, the
Secretary,was directed to make copies for the
Commissioners. We will write him with our recom-
mendations. Unresolved was the question whether
re -zoning was required. This is a C-1 Zone.
4. MISCELLANEAOUS BUSINESS
Polly Ranch Estates Mrs. Louise Bacon, a resident of Polly Ranch
Alleged Estates appeared before the Commission in regard
Violations to an alleged plat violation in Polly Ranch Estates
Apparently two building permits have been issued
by the County, fors lots #7 and #25, but the main
discussion revolved about Lot #7. The lot is
staked out and the slab poured. Deed restrictions
require a fifteen foot set --back, subdivision
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Polly Ranch Estates (continued)
ordinance in effect when subdivision was accepted
required 7i', present subdivision ordinance says
10', Mr. MacAninch says slab is set back 8', Mrs.
North thinks it looks more like four or six.
(This problem has been brought to the Council's
attention. Council voted last Monday to file an
injunction if the subdivision ordinance were being
violated. However, since no land has actually
been conveyed and Mr. MacAninch avers that he will
transfer the need seven feet of Lot #6, the apparent
position of the City Attorney is that no actual
violation has yet taken place.)
Mrs. Bacon requested that the Commission consider
requesting the City Council to reconsider the
plan submitted by Mayor Lowe at their last meeting
and make an ordinance concerning this, The
Mayor's suggestion was to require any change in
lot lines to be brought back to the Planning
Commission for approval.
The Secretary reported that she had talked with
County Building Inspector Blaekledge who told
her that the County legal department informed him
that he would not enforce City Ordinances or
Deed restrictions, but could only enforce the
County regulations concerning building. She also
reported a conversation with County Judge Ray
Holbrook, who stated that if the Friendswood
Council would vote to request that the Commissioners
retrict selling of lots by lot -lines only, that he
would present this to the Commissioners. They
could try to enforce set --backs, but could not
enforce water and sewer requirements.
A long discussion being possible, action was deferred
until after the hearing.
5. HEARING
W oodlawn/Heritage Mr. Jim Gartrell and Mr. Ray Utley, representing
Office tract owner Clint Hackney, and homeowners Dean E. Cook,
203 W. Heritage Drive, and Mr. and Mrs. John
Petraitis, 205 W. Heritage were present.
The hearing was called to order. After it was
determined by the Chair that the majority of
people in the audience were not present for this
hearing, the people present were invited to the
Commissioner's table and an informal presentation
and discussion ensued.
Mr. Gartrell presented building plans for a
tract approcimately 260' by 480' on the corner of
Heritage and Woodlawn. Since the request for
rezoning was for a tract 380' by 630', North
questioned what the plans were for the strips
between the building permit area and Captain's
Corner and between the building permit area and
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W oodlawn Heritage Hearing (continued)
the back of the Commercial lots on 2351. Mr.
Gartrell stated that the 120' between the Office
area and 2351 would be sold to the businesses on
23�1 for parking space. Another office building
would be built in the 150' strip next to the
Captain's Corner Shopping Center.
The homeowners expressed concern that this area
could become like some areas with metallic buildings.
Raney stated that this is why the Commission
required that a building permit request be
submitted at the same time. He stated that the
Commission's intent was not to grant rezoning for
any other type building than what was presented.
Phillips asked about the plantings_ proposed for
the area. Gartrell stated that they were
considering azaleas along the street frontage,
with trees being placed in the areas by the
buildings.
Entrance on Heritage. Gartrell stated that they
will move the entrance to the North since the
150' strip is to be used for another building.
Control ofbuilding. Chairman Bost cautioned the
homeowners that he did not want them to be misled.
That we have no control after the zoning change
is granted. That we can go only on the good
faith of the developer.
Empty b ildin s. Mrs. Petraitis expressed concern
regarding the possibility of empty "shells" being
left like are in the Captain's Corner Shopping
Center.
_Laurel extension. Shore questioned the possibility
of extending Laurel Drive through to F. M. 2351.
Decision. Fossler suggested having a
meeting next week before workshop to
decision. Shore objected, since he
soon be having special meetings all
defeat our purpose of establishing
week. No action was taken. Will be
special
consider the
felt we would
the time and
a workshop
on next agenda.
Amoco Pipeline Mr. Raney, who is City Pipeline Inspector,
Hearing Decision presented a compomise plan which had been worked
(8:30) out with Amoco Pipeline yesterday afternoon in
regard to Lot #28 in Quaker's Landing. This would
permit the pipeline 'to be built on the existing
pipeline easement and the ten foot utility easement
which exists, without encroaching on the building
area of Lot #28.
Mr. Guy Odom, developer of the subdivision, who
lives next to Lot #28 and through whose property
the pipeline easement runs, took issue with Raney's
statement that he had been very cooperative. Mr.
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Amoco Hearing Decision (continued)
Odom wished to know if an environmental impact
statement had been made. He expressed his concern
in regard to trees that might die. He asked if
the Commission had hired consulting engineers
to study the problem.
Pavement replacement. The question was asked hcw much
pavement would be broken. Raney believes that none
will be. He explained that all driveways and
roadways are to be bored, even the rock gardon
in Lori Woods. (This is in contrast with the
original agreement which the developer made with
the pipeline company when they gave him permission
to run his street paving over the pipeline easement.)
Street obstruction. One homeowner said that he
had heard a rumor that they would have to park and
walk to their homes. Raney said not. However,
rather than spoil dirt on yards, it will be put
on the pavement with City Council's permission.
Length of time for construction. Raney stated that,
barring weather problems, the construction ohould
take about six weeks.
Lot #28 proceeds. Councilman and Mayoral Candidate
Ralph Gonzalez spoke, stating that he felt that the
Civic Association should benefit from the gift of
Lot #28 instead of the City. Civic Club President
Ken Watts stated that the Civic Club would like
to have the lot to sell for residential use and
use the interest income as a perpetual maintenance
fund for Quaker's Landing. Council representative
on the Planning Commission Zeitler stated that it
had never come before the Council that a lot
would be deeded to them. He thought, however that
the Council would go along with a proposal to deed
the lot to the
An unidentified homeowner asked who suggested that
the lot be given to the City. He felt that in
December the lot was to 'be given to the Civic Club.
He further complained that "it slams like we gave
and you take." Discussion disclosed that he was
also unhappy about the condition of Clearview Avnue
leading in to the subdivision and he was referred
to the City Council member present.
Raney stated that if he had known a week ago that
the Civic Club wanter the Lot, he would have worked
in this direction, But that he had understood they
did not want it. Apparently the Civic Club had
meant they did not want it as a park.
Change to hazardous materials. The question was
asked whether exotic fuels could be pumped through
this pipe in the future. Raney stated that a
switch to hazardous materials means public hearings
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Amoco Hearing Decision (continued)
in Washington, D.G. and Austin, Texas, as well as
addition of sleeves, cathodic protection, etc. It
has never been economically feasible.
Creek Borin . One homeowner was concerned how
the boring could take place within the easement
line. Raney stated that the boring would take
place from the Harris County side of the Creek.
Lot #28 would be used for spoil temporarily.
Lot #2$. Mr. Odom asked if the spoil would be in
the tree lane. Raney stated that nothing would
be passed into the Lot #28 side of the easement
line.
Mr. Watts stated that he could not speak for any
individual, but that hethought the majority of
people thought this was the best agreement that
could be reached.
MOTION AS MADE by.Raney is on page seven of these
minutes. The following is a list of people who
signed the register as being present for this
hearing.
Robert Allen
712 Quaker Drive
4$2-2983
Thomas J. Hanny {`?)
7654 Park Place Blvd.
645-6618
Felton M. Baker
5 Haverford
482-3221
Ed R. Spradley
706 Quaker Drive
482-2734
Tom Pancamo
6 Haverford Lane
482-2219
Clinton Edwards
14 Haverford Lane
482-6544
Monte Moore
10 Haverford
482-6324
Gere Thomas
2 Whittier
482-7153
K. B. Watts
809 Quaker
482-2972
Ward Jones
1 Whittier
482--1208
Dorothy Jones
1 Whittier
482-1208
Frances Baker
708 Quaker Drive
482-3804
Robert L. Baker
708 Quaker Drive
482-3804
Jim (?) A. Brown
710 Quaker Drive
482-7183
Glen C. Hodge
705 uaker Drive
482-6835
T. L. Summers
6 Whittier Drive
482-1$79
Mr. and Mrs. Guy R.
Odom i Haverford
482-2281
C. D. Ferguson
1 Penn Circle
482-2078
Frank McDowell, Jr.
4 Haverford
482-3148
Page six is blank. Continue on page seven.
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Amoco Hearing Decision (continued)
STATEMENT OF CLYDE RANEY REGARDING APPROVAL OF AMOCO PIPELINE'S
REQUEST FOR REZONING TO SPECIFIC USE
"For the following reasons I am going to move for approval of Amoco's
request to rezone to Specific Use a Pipeline easement:
1. Amoco Pipeline Company has owned this easmment for
approximately forty years.
2. Amoco proposes to install an additional pipeline for their
own use within an existing easement. This does not add an
additional pipeline corridor anywhere within our City.
3. The material being transported is basically a safe product,
and in event of a leak would be messy, but not necessarily
lethal, such as gas could be.
4. Amoco Pipeline Company is a common carrier pipeline company
and has the legal right to install this line without approval
of this city, but in the interest of being a good neighbor
has agreed to comply with our regulations.
"I therefore move approval of Amoco Pipeline Company's request to
rezone to specific use: Pipeline easement (This easement to be as
asdescribed in the Amoco request of January 28, 1974.), with the
following conditions:
1. Amoco Pipeline Company is to comply with all City of
Friendswood ordinances while constructing the proposed
pipeline and performing maintenance on the existing pipeline.
2. Amoco Pipeline Company is to secure approval from the
Friendswood Drainage District as to depth of pipeline in
present or proposed drainage ditches.
3. Amoco Pipeline Company is to install their pipeline at a
-depth of not less than four (4) feet of cover within the City
and is to install their pipeline to a depth of not less than
six (6) feet under Greenbriar, Sunset, and F.M. 518 including
the right-of-way of those streets.
4. Amoco Pipeline is to immediately restore at their expense
with a licensed contractor any City utility lime which may
become damaged as a result of their pipeline construction
or maintenance operation.
5. Amoco Pipeline Company is to restore all surface improvements
(trees, shrubs, hedges, lawns, pools, entrance markers, Stteets
sidewalks, driveways, etc.) affected by the contruction or
maintenance of its pipelines to their original condition
immediately upon completion of Amoco's construction or
maintenance operation..
6. Lot 28, Quaker's Landing Subdivision, will be used for access
and construction purposes. However, the pipeline easement
is not to be extended beyond the existing utility easement.
Any valve installed within this easement is to be completelyy
buried. Upon' ompletion of the pipeline installation Lot 28
is to be deeO�`Amoco to the City of Friendswood and sold
by the City as a residential building site.
7. All three pipelines crossing Clear Creek are to be installed
and tied in during this construction program."
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MOTION HAVING BEEN MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears, a discussion
followed. The only problem of agreement seemed to concern the
disposition of the Lot #28, the question being whether it should go
to the City or to the Civic Club as had been requested this evening.
Mr. Raney expressed the opinion that the City Council could decide
otherwise, but he would like the motion to stand as suggested, since
as of 3:30 P.M. yesterday that was the way Amoco had approved the
agreement. He had not understood that the Civic Club wanted the lot.
(It had been first offered to them as apark, but they had not wanted
it at that time.)
MOTION PASSED, 5-2. For: Raney, Spears, Phillips, North, Shore.
Against: Bost, Fossler. Fossler objected because he did not think
the Commission should tell the Council what to do with the piece
of property (Lot 28).
s. SUBDIVISIONS
Fox Meadows Mr. Ted Bogren of Municipal Engineering
(g:WO) presented three copies of plans and profiles
and five copies of a proposed replat of
Fox Meadows, along with a check for $ 31.70,
in application for preliminary approval.
The question was raised in regard to the new
lots, which are only 112 feet wide. Bogren
referred to Mrs. North who had read him a
paragraph stating that the Commission could
approve narrower lots if the density did not
become more than 2.7 per acre. North could
not relocate the paragraph readily, but will
mark it for next time. Bost questioned the
plans for water and sewer taps and suggested
that Bogren get with the Utility Department
to see how this is to be handled. Bost
requested that.Bogren present a letter
stating the reason for replatting.'
No action was requested tonight. Plans were
presented to comply with the Subdivision
Ordinance. Plans will be discussed at the
workshop meeting next week, action scheduled
for the 21st.
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Campaign Sign Raney presented a proposal in regard to
Policy campaign sign policy. Raney moved, Phillips
seconded that the proposal be sent in a memo
to Council, requesting that all campaign signs
be kept on private roperty (with owner's
consent, added Bost and removed three days
after the election.
North objected, stating that private property
campaign signs were illegal under the present
ordinances and restricting to private property
also gave undue advantage to large property
owners. Also, if enacted at this time, would
be discriminatory against the slate which has
we
Campaign Sign Policy (continued)
FPZC-M- 3-7-74
already erected their signs on the Rights -of -way.
NORTH MOVED TO TABLE until after the election.
Discussion followed. No second was received for
the move to table. Phillipswithdrew his second to
the original motion. Bost declared the original
motion dead for lack of a second.
The consensus seemed to be that the Commission would
tackle the whole sign ordinance again after the
election. The sign ordinance we proposed to Council
last year which they failed to act upon did
regulate campaign signs.
"The Movies'' Sign Raney reported that a request for a size variance
would be presented at a Tuesday meeting of the
Board of Adjustment.
Board of Adjustment Raney reported that the Board would like to meet
Communications with the Planning Commission and discuss our
philosophy. Fossler felt that the two Boards
should be kept separate. Bost asked if the Board
had been receiving communications regarding
recommendations from the Planning Commission.
The Secretary could not recall, but agreed that
they should be given memos regarding our referrals
to them.
Policy The Commission agreed that the Board of Adjustment
should be given memos in the future.
Polly Ranch Estates Raney presented a memo to be sent to the City
Alleged violation Council requesting that the Council adopt
immediately in ordinance form Mayor Lowe's
proposal. of March 4 requiring that revisions
of plats be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Chairman Bost removed himself from the
r o,am .
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North,
that the memo be sent.
MOTION PASSED, 5-0-1. For: Fossler, Shore, North,
Raney, Spears. Abstaining: Phillips. Absent:
Bost.
Fossler questioned why the Commission should have
plats submitted if the developers could change
lot lines nearly at will afterwards.
7. INFORMATION REPORTS
Councilman Zeitler asked which of the items on the list were things
Council should attend to. Items E, Rezoning of High School, and G,
Rezoning of City properties was mentioned. Also, the Commission has
had no word of final disposition of Items H and I, rezoning concerning
the Fire Station site on Sunset. Raney suggests a memo be sent to us.
74-C and 74-G have possibly been passed by Council, but no confirmation
of filing. Item N, Coward Creek Subdivision is no secheduled to be
FPZC-M-3--7-74 la
Information Reprts (continued)
to be filed since the deed restrictions have been received by the City.
It was felt we could scratch item 74--D, Simpson Apartments. It was
brought to Councilman Zeitler's attention that item 74-11, Esoteric
Art Center was in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and had not appeared
before the Commission again as requested to do.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Billy MacAninch being present at this time, a discussion regarding his
activities and plans for Polly Ranch ensued. He stated that he would
be glad to give us help if we would like to rephrase the ordinance
(in order to correct the lot line problem) which he feels legally
does not at the present time prevent him from changing lot lines at
will so long as they comply with the subdivision ordinance as it was
at the time P lly Ranch was approved. North asked him how much this
would cost. Billy said he would give it.
At 11:15 the meeting lost its quorum. Bost gave North copies of the
calls for the School properties which he had obtained Saturday and
found a building permit request from Gawlik which we had forgotten to
consider. This will be taken care of next week in a special session.
Also not acted upon were the minutes from the meeting of February 28.
Secretary
Approved: J
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held in Friendswood City Hall,
109 East Wi_llowick, Friendswood, Texas, on:
THU'RSDAY MARCH 14, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items will be considered:
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM MEETING OF MARCH 7.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
B. INFORMATION REPORTS
C. BUILDING PERMITS
1) Request for building permit, corner W. Shadowbend
and 518 (Gawlik)
2) Information on building requirements (Lobella)
Secretary
Following the special meeting, a regular workshop (informal) meeting
will be held at which any current items will be discussed, but no
action may be taken. Included in the items discussed will be the
proposed replat of Fox Meadows Subdivision.
:
Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the tenth day of March, 1974,
at jd; 3D o'clock P.M. v4g
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
INFORMATION REPORTS
W73 A. Status: Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption.
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C. Sign Ordinance.
D. Flood Insurance Ordinance.
E. Rezoning of High School.
F. Rezoning of other F'ISD property.
G. Rezoning of City properties.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1.
1. Rezoning of Fire Station Site.
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Nos-Herl-tatge-Eetatee-E/B. Off 1-24-74
N. Coward Creek Subdivision.
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P. Polly Ranch S/D.
Q. Dow Pipeline.
R. Amoco Pipeline.
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T. Status: Illegal signs.
U. School Bus Barn.
V. Any other information reports.
W. Access Control - Phillips.
X. Architectural Control - Spears.
Y. Fire Zones - North.
'_7/74 A. Open meetings law and open records law.
Off 1-24-74
1-24-74
B. Illegal trailers.
C. Greenbriar S/D: Section One.
1/24/74Off 3-7-74
E. Rezoning request: Woodlawn/Heritage office complex. R-1 to C-1.
�'z-r��a-Estates-�ir�tigez Off 1-24-74
2/21/74 G. Pine Shadows Subdivision.
H. Esoteric Art Center -- possible violation.
I. Weiner Dept. Store expansion.
2/28/74 J. Illegal townhouses.
3/7/74 K. Building Permit status, etc. Polly Ranch Estates
FPZC-M-3-14-74
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 14; 1974
A special meeting ofthe Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday,
March 14, 1974, at Friendswood City Hall, for the purpose of completing the unfinished
business of the previous meeting of March 7, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost presided,
calling the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman None
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
Ed Zeitle r, Council Representative
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
February 28, 1974 - Approved with the following correction: Page 3 - Add "or wood"
under item 2 under routine building permits.
March 7, 1974 - Approved with the following corrections:
Page 7: Item 5, second line, add "streets"
Page 7: Item 5, second line, first word is "trees"
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
It was agreed to postpone information reports until later in the meeting.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Ron's Crispy Mr. Jim Gawlik, Architect, was present to discuss the Ron's
Chicken Crispy Chicken building at the corner of South Friendswood
(8:00) Drive and West Shadowbend.
Number of occupants. In response to a q stion by North,
Gawlik replied that he though forty to fifty or sixty to seventy
occupants might be in the building at one time.
Front Elevation. Gawlik stated that the building will have
separate fronts, probably with a shed roof in the middle, mansard
on either end.
Roof Color. In answer to Spears,Mr. Gawlik stated that the color
of tie roof shingles on the chicken section would be yellow.
A discussion of the color followed. Mr. Gawlik maintained that
yellow was required, that we did not want a business that would
not succeed. The consensus of the majority of the Commission
was m-p in favor of a brightyellow roof. Raney referred to the
Heimsath report and asked Mr. GAwlik to help the Commission
in regard to this. Later in the evening a mustard yellow was
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suggested, but Mr. Gawlik stated that a mustard color is one of
the worst colors to stand up under the sun.
Landscaping. North asked about landscaping the front of the
building. Mr. Gawlik said that people needed to see the
front of the building for the business for it to be successful.
Phillips thought that there would be problem with planting in
the City -Right -of -Way.
Sidewalk. Fossler showed Mr. Gawlik the four foot sidewalk on
t e�Biscamp building plan. This sidewalk is two feet off the
property line on the City right-of-way. Mr. Gawlik thought that
one foot was more usual.
Curb radii. There was some discussion as to whether we preferred
the driveway entrance design as suggested by Mr, Gawlik or the
ten foot constant radius. We decided we needed to talk with our
Planning Consultant.
Wall Color. In answer to Raney's query, Mr. Gawlik stated that
the wall co or would be white.
Sign. Raney suggested that a low level sign such as used in the
"Agena Building" in Clear Lake City would present a good
appearance. Mr. Gawlik thought this would be fine if it could
be put forward on the City right-bf-way. Shore felt that the sign
should be an integral part of the building. He would like to
see the design before we vote. Mr. GAwlik said that the
proposed sign is a thirty inch version of the Pearland sign.
Roof Line. Mr. Fossler expressed concern about the plans for the
rest of the roof line.
Survey. The Secretary noted that a survey was needed.
Sidewalk. Mr. Gawlik suggestdd strongly that the City require
reinforcement in the sidewalks which we require. Planning
Consultant Atkinson stated that the sidewalk should be laid
where it will be even with driveway entrances without a step.
Fill. North asked if fill would be used. Mr. Gawlik replied
that the building would be built up above grade.
Color. Mr. GAwlik stated that it was felt that another store was
losing money because it did not have the right color.
Consensus. The following items were "rediined" on the plans.
(1) Survey needed.
(2) Sidewalks on F. M. 518 and Shadowbend.
(3) Signs to be shown.
(4) Colors.
Mr. GAwlik will return, with modifications as above.
3
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Building Permits (continued)
Lobella Gym The Lobella information request was presented for comment. The
(9:50) Commission suggested that Mr. Lobella needed to familiarize himself
with the Southern Building Code, particularly in regard to fire
protection requirements. Each Commissioner had had copies of the
Lobella proposal since last meeting. The Secretary will give
Mr. Lobella this information.
4. INFORMATION REPORTS (9:52)
1973-A. Status: Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption. North reported that the Kallus lot
had a sold sign on it.
F. Rezoning fo other FISD property. The Secretary reported that we now have the
calls for the remaining school properties.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1.
I. Rezoning of Fire Station Site Sunset . The Commission is waiting for the
copies of the letter which the Council wrote to Mr. Brown thanking him for
his offer.
Q. Dow Pipeline. The Secretary had not yet written the letter which the
Commission authorized.
R. Amoco Pipeline. A Committee has been appointed to settle the dispute which
has arisen in regard to the disposition of the Lot #28 in Quaker's Landing.
One member from each of the three Civic Clubs involved (Quaker's Landing,
Lori Woods, Imperial Gardens), two citizens, and one Planning Commission
member. The Planning Commission member is to be chosen by the Commission.
Fossler wanted to know what the Commission's feeling was in regard to the lot.
The consensus remained that the City should receive the lot, but no consensus
was reached'on whether or not the Commission should suggest what the money
should be spent for or wbat'the money should be spent for.
MOTION WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by Shore, that North be chosen for the
Committee. Discussion followed.
MOTION PASSED, 5-1-1. For: Bost, Spears, Fossler, Phillips, Shore.
Against: Raney. Abstaining: North.
U. School Bus Barn. Fossler reported that the Board of Adjustment had told the
school that the road was to be closed. People are still coming by the Bus
'Barn, however.
Y. Fire Zones. North reported that she had studied the Southern Building Code in
regard to Fire Zones. Metal buildings were not excluded, but frame
construction was.
1974-B. Illegal trailers. The illegal trailers on E. Heritage and F. M. 528 were
granted exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
H. Esoteric Art Center violation. The Secretary reported that the City had had
no response from the letter which they had sent previously to the Esoteric Art
Action Center, telling them they were supposed to come back before the Commission.
She was directed to request that the City Manager write another letter -
I. Weiner De artment Store expansion. Was approved by the Board of Adjustment.
K. Buy in Permit status, etc., Polly Ranch Estates. Raney informed the
Commission that two new or finances ad been passed by the City Council as
emergency measures and that an injunction was being sought by the City.
The question was raised as to the effect of this on Forest Bend and Wedgewood.
This will put on the agenda for discussion next week.
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5. SUBDIVISIONS
Greenbriar, Plat and plans of Greenbriar, SEction two, were reviewed.
Section Two It was noted that the City needs a deed for the Right-of-way
on Castlewood and also that we need to check the sewer line
which will be under the road when the road is moved. Bost
directed the SEcretary to write a memo to the City Manager in
regard to these things.
Fox Meadows Engineer Bogren needs to be informed that the Planning Commission
cannot act on their request for a replat because the new
ordinances forbid replatting to smaller lots.
6. REZONING,
Dunbar Estates The Secretary reported the receipt of what may an application
for rezoning of the same area which was requested to be
rezoned last year. The applications were sent by Certified
Mail, but only one was signed, the date was that of April of
1973, and the phone number given was no longer in service.
The Secretary will continue to try to get in touch with
Mr. Bloodworth, the applicant.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss,the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Secretary
Approved: 9��
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission to be Meld at the Friendswood City Hall
at 109 East Willowi.ck, Friendswood, Texas, on:
THURSDAY MARCH 21, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2. BUILDING PERMITS (routine)
3. HEARINGS
8:00 P.M. Hearing on the rezoning of two acres within a 12.5
acre tract recently acquired by the City of Friendswood at the
northernmost intersection of Winding Way and F. M. 518 from
0-1 Commercial and R--1 Single -Family Residential to Specific
Use: City Administration, Fire, Ambulance, and Police Facilities.
(Rezoning Request # RR-1974-3)
4. SUBDIVISIONS.
Longwood Park, Section I1 (old III) -- Request for preliminary
approval. (Submi tted 3-15)
Greenbriar, Section II - Request for final approval. (Sbmtd 3-14)
5. REZONING REQUESTS (new submissions)
Dunbar Estates Commercial
FISD School Prop
6. PLANNING CONSULTANT
9130 P.M. Curb cuts
7• INFORMATION REPORTS (See attached .list)
8. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Possible Violations of Subdivision Ordinance
9. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the /7nuday of March, 1974,
at /I','/D o'clock P.M.
�Li
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
ADDITION TO AGENDA
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMSSION MEETING
MARCH 21, 1974
Notice is hereby given that the following item was inadvertently omitted
from the previously posted agenda of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting to be held on March 21, 1974, and is hereby added to the agenda
as an emergency item inasmuch as the plat in question has been presented
to the Commission on March 7, resubmitted in slightly revised form on
March 14, and delay in consideration of the plat will cost the developer
additional moneys while not giving the Planning Commission any additional
information.
SUBDIVISIONS
Fox Meadows replat, revision one. Preliminary approval requested.
Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of addition to agenda of a meeting was
posted on the bulletin board of the Friendswood City Hall on the
twentieth day of March, 1974, at q AS o'clock P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
INFORMATION REPORTS
12/31/73 A.
Status: Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption.
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C.
Sign Ordinance.
D,
Flood Insurance Ordinance'.
E.
Rezoning of High School.
F.
Rezoning of other FISD property.
G.
H.
Rezoning of City properties.
Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1.
I.
Rezoning of Fire Station Site.
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Mv-Hertta.ge-Estates--S/A. Off 1-24-74
N.
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Coward Creek Subd'vision.
Off 2-21--74
P.
Polly Ranch S/D.
Q.
Dow Pipeline.
R. Amoco Pipeline. �'.Off 2-21-74
T.
Status' Illegal signs:
U.
V.
School Bus Barn.
Any other information reports.
Vl.
Access Control - Phillips.
X.
Architectural Control -- Spears.
.! Y.
Fire Zones - North.
Off 1-24-74
1-24-74
1/17/?4 A. Open meetings law and open records law.
B. Illegal trailers.
C. Greenbriar S/D: Section One.
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' E. Rezoning request: Woodlawn/Heritage office complex. R-1 to C-1.
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i 2/21/74 G. Pine Shadows,Subdivision.
H. Esot:eric Art Center - possible violation.
I. Weiner Dept. Store expansion.
f 2/28/74 J. Illegal 'townhouses.
1 3/7/74 K. Building Permit status, etc. Polly Ranch Estates
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 21, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood C}_ty Hall, 109 E. Willowick, Friendswood,
Texas, on March 21, 1974. Chairman C. C. Bost called the meeting
to order at 8:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman (Left: 9:30) Jim Shore
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman {Left] 10:40)
Leah North Secretary (Arr: 8:00)
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney (Left: 8:50)
Kenneth Fossler (Arr: 8:15)
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep. present for a portion of the meeting.
AUDIENCE
Signing the attendance register were:
Richard M. Smith, Sr., 406 Glenlea Dr., 482-3557
Ray Utley, 913 Glenlea Court, 482-1477
Ken Yowell, 212 Dover Lane, 482-3876
LaMarr Beatty, 113 Imperial Drive, 482-7938
Jim Gawlik, Box 1087, La Porte, 471-1863
Bob Atkinson, 8642 Greiner St., Houston, 461--1144
Jim and Dixie Gartrell, Bobbie Henry, Bill and Myra Patton, and
Mayor Lowe were present for portions of the meeting.
1. MINUTES
No minutes were available. The Secretary also apologized for
forgetting to mail agendas to Commission members due to the
distractions of discussion involving the latest amendment to
the Subdivision Ordinance and buying a new dishwasher.
2. HEARING-- Municipal. Site adjacent to park land.
Chairman Bost called the hearing to order at 8:05.
Chairman Bost asked if any one in the audience were opposed to
the rezoning. There were no replies.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears, that the Commission
recommend approval of the request to rezone the two acre site
to Specific Use; City Government Administration, Fire, Ambulance,
and Police Facilities.
MOTION TO AMEND WAS MADE by North, seconded by Spears, by
adding after the words "two acre site" the words " as recommended
by the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department at the northerly
corner of the 12.5 acre sire.
Discussion followed.
Fossler arrived at 8:15 and was briefed on the motions.
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MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT was made by North, seconded by
Spears, by adding the words "being approximately 442 feet wide
and 212 feet deep" after the words in the amendment "12.5 acre
site."
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT PASSED, 4-1-1. For: Raney,
Phillips, Spears, North. Against: Bost. Abstaining: Fossler.
MOTION TO AMEND PASSED, 5-0-1. For: Raney, Phillips, Spears,
North, Fossler. Against: None. Abstaining; Bost.
ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED, to recommend approval of the two acre
site as recommended by the Friendswood Volunteer Fare
Department at the northerly corner of the 12.5 acre site, and
being approximately 442 feet wide and 212 feet deep, to
Specific Use: City Government Administration, Fire, Ambulance,
and Police Facilities, PASSED, 5--0--1. For: Raney, Phillips,
Spears, North, Fossler. Against: None. Abstaining: Bost.
No conditions on the use of the site were recommended at this
time. Mr. LaMarr Beatty of the Friendswood Volunteer Fire
Department had suggested layouts of the area and suggested plot
plan of the Fire Station as well, as the suggested area for the
rezoning. It was decided to discuss this at the next meeting.
3. REZONING REQUESTS
Woodlawn-
Mr. Ray Utley was present representing owner Clint
Heritage
Hackeny's request for rezoning of the area at the
Office
corner of Woodlawn and Heritage Drive from R-1 to
Complex
C-1. The Secretary had neglected to put this item
on the agenda, but it was agreed by the Commission
that, since the hearing had been two weeks ago and
we had not been able to act last week because of
our workshop meeting, that we could take a vote
this evening and ratify it at the next meeting
when the Secretary would place at on the agenda.
This would enable the City Secretary to post the
ordinance this coming Monday and allow the Council
to act on it the following Monday, Delaying of
action by the Commission tonight would cause a
two -week delay.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears, to
recommend approval of the rezoning from R-1 to
C-1 (Single -Family Residential to Commercial) the
Hackney site at the corner of Woodlawn and Heritage,
being 380 feet by 630 feet approximately and being
all of that portion of the block bounded by West
Heritage, Woodlawn, W. Edgewood, and S. Friendswood
Drive that is not already zoned as C-1 Commercial.
MOTION PASSED, 5-0-1� North abstaining,b-eetmrs-a�
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4. SUBDIVISIONS
Greenbriar II Jim Gartrell requested final approval of Greenbriar 11
Final Subdivision.
Castlewood Dedication. The Secretary reported that the
City Attorney felt that this dedication should either be
done by legal deed or included within the heavy lines of
the plat. This had not been complied with.
Sewer line at this intersection. The Secretary reported
that.City Engineer Heaney had informed her that this
would cause no future problems, since it was deep enough
under the road that it would not have to be moved as
was required of the utility lines on F. M. 518.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Phillips, that
the Subdivision be given final approval.
MOTION PASSED, 5-1, North dissenting because of failure
to comply with the City Attorney's recommendations.
A discussion followed concerning the proper form of
dedication, with Fossler asking of Mr. Gartrell were
willing to go by the Attorney's recommendations.
Mr. Gartrell objected to using the heavy line method
because, as he explained, then the lots transferred
would run to the middle of the street (or the edge of
the property). He apparently would prefer to use deeds.
No resolution of this problem at this time.
Heritage II Mr. Gartrell asked that approval of the preliminary plat
Preliminary of Heritage EstatesILbe considered at next meeting.
These plans were received by the City Tuesday. North
wished to discuss what had been submitted, but the
consensus of the Commission was to delay discussion
until next week when it was on the agenda.
Heritage III
Mr. Gartrell asked that presentation of the praiminary
Preliminary
plat of Heritage Estates, Section Three, be put on the
agenda for the next meeting.
Clyde Raney left at 8:50 P.M.
Fox Meadows
Mr. Ted Bogren of Municipal Engineering, representing
(8:50 P.M.)
the developers of Fox Meadows, requested preliminary
approval of a replat of Fox Meadows. This replat is
the seconded version of the replat and was received by
Commission on March 14, 1974. Reasons for the replat
were stated as being (1) Prospective buyers have expressed
an interest in smaller lots due to prices and the
maintenance larger lots require. (2) The developer
desires a name change of the streets. LFrom Horseshoe
Bend Drive to Layfair Place.] (3) Show additional
easements that have been required by the Utility
companies. These reasons were listed in a letter dated
March 8, 1974. (Attached.)
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The Secretary reported that the City Manager had
informed her by phone that Mr. Toon and Mr. Heaney
had reviewed the plat and plans and found them to be
acceptable. Mr. Toon has a letter from the developer
agreeing to the additional water and sewer taps
necessary
Procedure to vacate plat. This procedure was discussed,
but disagreements over the proper steps to be taken arose.
It was agreed that this could be checked out prior to
Final Plat approval.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Phillips, that
approval be given to the Preliminary Plans of
Fox Meadows, Section dine, Replat.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by North, seconded by Spears,
by adding the sentence "The Planning Commission finds
that extraordinary hardships may result from strict
compliance with the re uirements included in
Subdivision Ordinance 10, passed since the original
approval of Fox Meadows Subdivision, and exempts
Fox Meadows Replat from any additional requirements
contained therein."
"Except for the spacing of fire hydrants" was contained
in the original motion to amend by North, but was
withdrawn when it did not receive a second.
MOTION'TO AMEND PASSED, 4-0-1. For: Bost, Spears,
North, Phillips. Against; None. Abstaining: Fossler.
Absent: Raney, Shore.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED, 4-0-1, by the same vote.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Dunbar Estates The Secretary reported the receipt on March 11 by certified
Rezoning mail, return receipt requested, of what could either be
the return of borrowed files or an application for
rezoning which is a duplicate of that received a year ago.
Only one of two applications was signed; the date on the
applications was of 4/16/73 with the signed application
having this date crossed out, but no other date substituted;
the phone number given on the application is no longer in
service; repeated calls at the phone number listed for
Mr. Bloodworth in the phone book brought to answer; a
tali and request for him to return the call at another
number brought no reply. The Secretary will contact him
by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Lobella Gym The Secretary talked to Mr. Lobella by phone when he
called in regard to the disposition of his building
permit request. (Attachment # ) She informed him of
Building Code problems and the need for a survey. Also
that the parking was questionable, but that the zoning
was all right. Although Mr. Lobella felt that he could
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meet the Building Code requirements, the Secretary
cautioned him to come back before the Commission with
more complete plans before exercising his option to buy,
particularly because of the parking problem.
FISD Rezoning
The calls for the metes and bounds of the school
properties have been received by the Commission. The
commission will go over the request before calling a
hearing.
Subdivision
A discussion of violations of the Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance
in the Friendswood Extraterritorial Jurisdiction other
Violations
than in Polly Ranch was held. Chairman Bost left during
(9;25)
this discussion.
MOTION WAS MADE by Fossler, seconded by Phillips, that
the Secretary ask the City Attorney to notify the
developers of Forest Bend and Wedgewood that since they
are in the Friendswood ETJ they must comply with
Friendswood Ordinances (regarding Subdivisions).
4-o,
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,/Shore, Bost, and Raney absent.
6. INFORMATION REPORTS
1973-A. Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption. The Secretary reported that
she had sent a memo to the City Manager noting that this lot
had been sold and asking that this be flagged for Planning
Commission attention if a building permit is requested for it.
(Attachment # )•
E. Rezoning of High School. City Secretary Bobbie Henry, who was
present, stated that she had not typed the ordinance yet.
H. Rezoning of Cecil Brown 16 acres to C-1.
1. Rezoning of Fire Station Site (Sunset). Council Representative
Zeitler furnished a copy of the letter which City Council sent
to Mr. Brown, thanking him for the offer and closing the matter.
N. Coward Creek Subdivision. Has not yet been filed, according to
the City Manager.
T. Illegal Sins. Tony Banfield has requested a meeting with the
Board of Adjustment.
U. School Bus Barn. North reported the building was erected while
contact was being made with an attorney concerning it. Fossler
reported that the street had not been closed off as requested
and wondered what the City could do. Apparently the street was
only closed to through traffic and cars are using the entrance
by the bus barn as access to parking. No action was taken.
1974-B. Illegal trailers. The Bookman trailer on F. M. 528 and the
trailer on East Heritage were both given variances recently by
the Board of Adjustment.
C. Greenbriar Subdivision Section One. Was filed 1-24-74.
G. Pine ShadoNsSubdivision. has not yet been filed, according to
the City Manager.
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1974-H. Esoteric Art Center - zoning violation. No reply has been
received by the City to a letter calling to the owner's
attention that he was to re urn to the Planning Commission for
parking planning.
I. Weiner Department Store Expansion. Has been approved for a
variance of set -back by the Board of Adjustment.
J. Illegal townhouses. Located on SunMeadow Drive. Since they
are already erected, the consensus was to take the item from
the list.
K. Building Permit Status etc. Poll R nch Estates. The City
Council is still exploring the possibility of an .injunction.
Last Monday night's action was to instruct the City Manager
to employ a surveyor to establish the common lot line of Lot #7
and #6. The surveyor has been hired.
L. Potential zoning violation. The Secretary reported that she
noticed what appeared to be preparation for the installation
of illegal parking areas at Rosie Harper's beauty shop on
East Heritage. This was reported to the City Manager who
has asked Zoning Administrator Cline to look into it.
M. Autumn Hills Nursing Home. City Secretary Henry reported that
she has not yet received the deed to the right-of-way which
was a condition of the re -zoning of the Nursing Home area, so
does riot regard the rezoning as an accomplished fact.
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT
(10,00) Curb cuts, esp ecially along the new stretch of Friendswood
Drive, were discussed. Mr. Atkinson felt that when building
permits are obtained, the Commission can require an opening to
be changed. From the builders point of view, he can presently
get curb and driveway entrance put in at no cost, taking the
chance that if it is wrong that he will re -do it. The Commission
agreed that the requirements needed to be finalized and agreed
to meet with Mr. Atkinson next week at 8:00 P.M. in order to
do this. Then he will get with the City Attorney.
8. BUILDING PERMITS
Ron's Crispy
Although not on the
agenda,
Mr. Gawlik was present and
Chicken
(10s30)
requested to speak
survey for the
with the
Commission. He presented a
lot
involved
and also building plans.
Mr. Spears left.
An extended discussion took place, particularly in regard
to the proposed color (bright yellow) of the roof. The
logo for the business is red letters on yellow. Mr.
Fossler questioned whether it was more important for him
to have a particular logo or whether it was more
important for Friendswood to tone down the appearance
of the main street. It was pointed out to Mr. Gawlik
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9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting
Spears left
did discuss
that the Commission is very sensitive about not
repeating mistakes. Mr. Fossler was also concerned
that the Commission receive assurance that the roofline
would be finished and not left completely flat.
ai n. Mr. Gawlik called to the Commission's attention
that we have 75/ non-compliance with the sign ordinance
already. He will comply with whatever sign ordinance is
in effect. Pole signs run about $ 6000,
officially lost its quorum and was thus adjourned when
at 10:40. The remaining three members of the Commission
with Mr. Gawlik until 10:55, at which time everyone left.
Secretary
OffGt C E,L,
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at the Friendswood City Hall,
109 E. Willowick, Friendswood, Texas, on:
THURSDAY MARCH 28, 1974 7:30 P-M-
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
7;30 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. REZONING REQUESTS
1974-1 Decision on request to rezone from R-1 to C-1 at
corner of Woodlawn and Heritage. Hearing held 3-7-74.
1974-5 Crown Central Request #5 for rezoning from R'--I, Single
Family Residential to Specific Use: Oil well and related
structures a four acre area out Mary Sloan survey A-184.
3, PLANNING CONSULTANT
8:00 Attempt to finalize Driveway, Sidewalk and Parking Lot standards.
4. BUILDING PERMITS (routine)
9:00 Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department -Lot layout and Building Design
9:30 Ron's Crispy Fried Chicken (Jim Gawlik)
5. SUBDIVISIONS_
9:45 Fox Meadows - Request for approval of final plat.
Longwood Park -Request for approval of preliminar plat.
9:50 Heritage Estates, Section Three - Presentation of Preliminary Plat.
10:00 heritage Estates,,- Section Two - Request for approval of Preliminary
Plat.
10:30 b. INFORMATION REPORTS (See attched list.)
10:45 7. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Violations of Subdivision Ordinance
Any other routine business
11:15 8. ADJOURNMENT �j
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j Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall the twen y-fourth day of March, 1974p
at clock P.M. Lea fI, VX4
Planning and Zoning Commission Secy,
INFORMATION REPORTS
12 ' '1/73 A. Status: Quaker Drive R-U-W interruption.
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C, Sign Ordinance.
D. Flood Insurance Ordinances
E. Rezoning of High School.
F. Rezoning of other F1SD property.
G. Rezoning of City properties. Off 3-21-74.
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1/24/74
2/21/74
2/28/74
3/7/74
3/28/74
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Mir-}#er�tage-Estates-S/D. off 1-24-74
N. Coward -Greek Sub d'vision.
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Q. Dow Pipeline.
R. Amoco Pipeline. Uff 2 - 2 1 - 7 4
5-.- 4,at', Illegal t't�rsigns.
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TT. Status.'
U. School Bus Barn.
V. Any other information rpsorts.
W, Access Control _ Spears.
X. Architectural Control p
Y. rife Zones - !North.
A. Open meetings law -and open records law.
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E. Rezoning requests Woodlawneritage office complex. R-1 to C-1•
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G. Pine Shadows Subdivisi-on.
. ble violation.
H. Esoteric Art Center - p
I, Weiner Dept. Store expansion.
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K. Building Permit status, etc. Polly-Hanch Estates
E. Potential Zoning Violation.
�4 . Autumn Hills Nursing Home -- deed to R-O-W .
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 28. 197!
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held on March 28, 1974 at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick,
Friendswood, Texas. Chairman C. C. Bost presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
AUDIENCE
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Among the members of the audience were A. J. Harper, Myra Patton,
and Tony Paschall from the Friendswood Journal.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
March 21, 1974 - Approved with the following correction:
Page two, last line; Delete the words "because
of lack of discussion before the vote."
2. REZONING �RE Uj ESTS
1974-1 Public Hearing on the rezoning of the land at the
Woodlawn/ corner of Woodlawn and West Heritage was held on
Heritage March 7, 1974. A vote was taken at the March 21,
1974 meeting to recommend the requested rezoning,
but, since the item was not listed on the agenda,
ratification of the vote is necessary at this meeting.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Spears, that
the Commission recommend approval of the rezoning From
R-1 to C-1 (single-family reisdential to commercial)
of the Hackney property at the corner of Woodlawn and
Heritage, being 380 feet by 630 feet approximately
and being all of that portion of the block bounded by
West Heritage, Woodlawn, W. Edgewood, and S. Friendswood
Drive that is not already zoned as C-1 Commercial.
Attach A discussion followed. A 22 foot easement is shown
# on the request for a building permit. This does not
dedicate the easement to the City as a plat would do.
Therefore the Commission authorized a memo to the
City Manager/ Zoning Administrator/ and Building
Official calling their attention to the necessity of
a utility easement and review before the Planning
Commission acts upon the building permit.
MOTION PASSED unanimously.
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Rezoning Requests (continued)
1974-5 A request for rezoning to Specific Use: Oil Well and
Crown -Central related structures has been received from Crown
#5 Central Petroleum Corporation for a four acre site,
the center of which is located 865 feet north of the
south line of the Ware lease and 210 feet east of the
60 foot light company right-of-way, and to be called
Ware #1 well.
MOTION WAS MADE 'by North, seconded by Shore, to call
a public hearing in regard to this request on the
twenty-fifth day of April at 9 P.M.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
1974-6 Although not on the agenda, the Secretary reported that
a request for rezoning to Specific Use: Oil Well and
Crown -Central related Structures has been received from Crown Central
#6 Petroleum Corporation for a four acre site, the well site
of which is located 100 feet north-easterly of the south-
west line of Lot 15 Van Pelt Subdivision, and 330 feet
southeasterly of the north-west line of said Lot 15,
being all a part of Lot 15.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Raney, to include
the public hearing in regard to this request at the
same time as the previous request, April 25 th, at 9 P.M.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Colonial Mr. A. J. Harper was present in answer to a request
Coiffures from Zoning Administrator Cline. He apparently was
(8:15) planning to install a parking area at Colonial
Coiffures that would violate the Zoning Ordinance by
allowing cars to back directly into the right -of --way.
He stated, in response to a question, that he planned
to put in crushed rock with stabilizer. He planned to
do this for safety's sake. Recently a car from across
the street backed into a cutomer's car which was
parked parallel in the street.
It was brought out by the Commission that this beauty
shop had been given a variance in order to expand a
non -conforming use. The parking problem should have
been dealt with at that time by either or both the
Board of Adjustment or the Planning Commission, but the
Planning Commission had never seen the request for
the building permit after referral to the Board of
Adjustment.
He was told that he needed permission to install parking.
Fossler commented that the Zoning Ordinance requires
one parking space per 100 square feet of building.
Raney noted that we need an idea put down on paper-.
Chairman Bost informed Mr. Harper that he should sketch
something off on a sheet of paper showing his plans,
with one space per 100 square feet of building.
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4. PLANNING CONSULTANT (8=30)
Planning Consultant Bob Atkinson was present to discuss and
attempt to finalize Driveway, Sidewalk, and Parking Lot Standards.
Proposals as received on January 24, 1974 and February 21, 1R74
were discussed and critiqued.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Phillips, that Mr. Atkinson
rewrite the proposal, incorporating the suggestions made the
Commission tonight, and then confer with the City Attorney in regard
to making it into an ordinance.
MOTION PASSED unanimously, Bost being absent from the room.
5. SUBDIVISIONS
Longwood Park The City Engineer was unable to approve the
Section III plans presented since it did not include any
(II) drainage plans. The Speretary gave a letter to this
(10415) effect to Engineer Bruce Frenzel and Ken Yowell,
along with instructions fromthe Commission to put
the specifications for streets and utilities, etc.,
into a blue -line drawing.
6. BUILDING PERMITS
Friendswood
Mr. Van Williams and Mr. LaMarr Beatty of the
Volunteer
Volunteer Fire Department were present to present
Fire
a proposed lay -out of the Municipal Site at the
Dept.
Stevenson Memorial Park site. Proposed set -back was
(10..25)
forty feet from front property line. Side parking
allowed only about eight spaces, twelve foot aisle,
only two foot from side property line. Most discussion
centered on these items. Zoning Urdnance requires
one space per 400 square feet, or twenty-two spaces.
Distance from side property line does not leave
enough space for ten foot radius on entrance. Fossler
especially objected to the narrow aisle, being
concerned that one stalled car could stop all traffic.
Mayor Lowe, who was then present, suggested that the
Fire Department plan it so that they had enough room,
since the City Hall plans are not in the immediate
future.
Five of the Commissioner's felt that the minimum
set -back should be sixty feet, Raney would accept
fifty, Bost did not give an opinion. Although the
Highway Department is supposed to have said that they
would not need any more right-of-way when F. M. 518
is widened in that area, the Commission felt that the
risk of their changing their minds in the future was
too great to count on it.
The Fire Department was directed to come back with
another plan showing what they would like to have,
including a sixty foot set -back, twenty -foot deep
parking stalls, eighteen foot aisle, and ten foot
set -back from the side property line.
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Building Permits (continued)
Ron's Crispy
Mr. Gawlik presented a colored rendition of the
Fried
planned facade of the Crispy Fried Chicken Building
Chicken
proposed for the corner of West Shadowbend and
South Friendswood Drive. North felt that it was
very nice except for the roof on the fried Chicken
section. Fossler suggested that Mr. Gawlik get
occupants who would approve a front elevation as
the Commission was suggesting. Shore expressed
his misgivings in regard to the color of the roof
on the Crispy Fried Chicken section. Considerable
discussion followed on these points.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Raney, to
withhold approval until the Commission gets closer
compliance with the Heimsath report in regard to
the roof color and we have more details on the
signs, and completed drawings of the front elevation
showing completed roof lines.
More discussion followed.
Spears MOVED THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.
Vote was taken on the original motion.
MOTION PASSED, 5-0-2. For: Spears, Raney, Shore,
Fossler, North. Against: None. Abstainingi Bost,
Phillips.
Mr. Gawlik asked for a copy of our requirements
and the Heimsath report.
7. SUBDIVISIONS
Fox Meadows Mr. Ted Bogren was present and added to the final
Repla.t linen the requirement that all slabs be at 26.0 Foot
elevation minimum as had been on hte original plat.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Raney that
the Commission approved the final plat of Fox Meadows
replat.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Heritage Estates Mr. .lames Gartrell was present to request approval
Section Two of the final plat of Heritage Estates, Section Two.
This was mistakenly listed on the agenda as
preliminary approval_. Shore asked if the ten foot
strip on the Kallus property which had been sold to
K allus prior to request for subdivision of the
remainder of the Cook property had been resolved.
North noted that it had not and that the lot is
supposed to have resold.
Bost noted that the ten foot strip had neither been
deeded nor marked on the plat as dedicated on the
Heritage 11 plat. G artrell noted on the plat that
this would be dedicated. A copy of }lerita e Estates,
section One, was brought out at the reques of the
Chairman and it was discovered that the ten foot
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Subdivisions (continued)
strip (along Quaker Drive) had never been dedicated
on this. The consensus was that this should be
caught when section three is presented and not to
hold up Section Two on this account. Mr. Gartrell
was told that the City would need a deed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by Spears,
that approval be given to the final plat of
Heritage Estates, Section Two.
MOTION PASSED, 5--1-1. For: Bost, Spears, Fossler,
Phillips, Raney. Against: North, because there
was only one fire hydrant spaced in the middle of
the subdivision. Abstaining: Shore.
8. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subdivision The Secretary reported that she had informed the
Ordinance City Attorney of our motion made at the last meeting
Violations requesting him to notify the developers of Forest
(12:35) Bend and Wedgewood that since they are in the
Friendswood E`1'J they must comply with our
Subdivision regulations. Mr. Hooks had said that
we were under no legal obligation to notify them -
that it was legally their responsibility to know
the law. It there was a violation, we needed to
be specific. Conveyance of portions of lots would
be a violation, as would the fact that the
subdivisions were not presented to the Friendswood
Planning Commission for approval and were recorded
in Harris County without our signatures. No action
Attach was taken except to direct the Secretary to remind
# the City Manager of our previous memo asking him
to get in touch with people in Harris County.
Slab Height Raney brought up the fact that he thought the City
Attach RE lation had been given guidelines when granting of resident-
# 12:36) ial building permits outside approved subdivisions
had been assumed by the City. He reported that on
Lot #10 in El Dorado and Tract #24 in Windsong
permits had been issued for buildings which were
less than the recommended height above grade, culvert,
or road height. Spears and North confirmed that
height recommendations had been given to the City and
that the Commission had been assured that these
recommendations were being adhered to. A memo will
Attach be sent to the Manager and Council members concerning
# this.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary .�
Approved: �197�
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hall,
109 East Wi_llowick,.friendswood, Texas on:
T14URSDAY APRIL 4, 1974 7,30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2. INFORMATION REPORTS (See attached last.)
3. BUILDING PERMITS (routine)
Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
A. J. Harper for Colonial Coiffures
Ron's Crispy Fried Chicken
Any other routine building permits.
4. REZONING REQUESTS
1974-6 Ratify action calling hearing in regard to request for specific
Use: Oil Wells and related structures on Lot 15 Van Pelt
Subdivision.
5. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates, Section Three - Presentation of Preliminary Plans
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Any routine business which may be brought up before the Commission.
7. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE
Leah P. North, Secretary
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the thrity-first day of March, 1974,
at 11,'/0 o'clock P.M. [ O'd
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Planning and 'Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-M-4-4-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 4, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at the
Friendswood City Hall on April 4, 1974. Vice -Chairman Tracy Spears presided in the
absence of Chairman C. C. Bost, who was absent because of illness.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice_Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
AUDIENCE
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Clyde Raney
Ed Zeitler, Council Representative
Members of the audience signing the register were:
Dorothy Jones, #1 Whittier Drive, 482-1208.
Robert Cailleteau, 631 Quaker Drive, 482-7458.
Edward A. Spelis, 307 Clearview, 482--3687.
James E. Page, 401 Clearview, 482-2584.
Bruce J. Goss, 309 Stonehenge Lane, 482-1322
A. J. Harper, 201 Heritage, 482-2684.
1, MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
March 14, 1974 -- Approved as presented.
March 28, 1974 - Approved as presented.
2. BUILDING PERMITS.
Colonial Mr. A. J. Harper presented a survey of lots which he owns
Coiffures near the intersection of Morningside and East Heritage Drive,
(8:00) along with a sketch of proposed parking. After discussion, it
was the consensus of the Commission that Mr. Harper should obtain
additional dimensions for the Commission for us to consider at the
next meeting.
Friendswood VFD No representatives were present, so no discussion.
(8:30)
3. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Apartment Mrs. Dorothy Jones presented some figures comparing the cost of
Policy apartment units versus single family units. These figures were
(8:30) based on information received from Tax Assessor -Collector Alta
Carbone.
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Miscellaneous Business (continued)
$883 Per student per
year in FISD
TAXES Per SCHOOL
Year CITY
DRAINAGE
DENSITY PER ACRE
Average $25,000 Average
Home - About 50% Apartment
of homes in FW
$330.00
$118.00
150.00
81.11
25.00
9.01
505.00
$208.12
3.3
Houses
18
Apartments
16
People
63
people (2 child,
1.5 adults
8
vehicles
25
vehicles
10
students
36
students
$109
paid per
$59
paid per
student
student
Her conclusion was that it is more economically feasible to
put in single family residences.
Mrs. Jones was particularly interested in the apartment area
at the corner of Clearview and Quaker Drive. She felt that the
three subdivisions in this area of $50,000 plus homes should be
taken"into consideration by the Planning Commission and that
another 5.89 acres of apartments was not needed.
She concluded by saying that she and some other residents would
like to get this area rezoned if possible and asking how this
could be requested. Members of the audience agreed.
A discussion followed. North suggested that they could wait until
the results of our study of the Comprehensive Plan is completed.
Phillips suggested that they petition theCity Council. Spears
mentioned that there was a present problem concerning, adequate
sewage and road access if apartments were planned at the present
time. Final consensus of the Commission was that the residents
could petition either to the Planning Commission or the City
Council, but that it would be better to petition the City Council
if action were desired prior to the results of the study of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Bruce Goss Mr. Bruce J. Goss appeared to present his plans to operate an
Art Foundry art foundry and workshop which he would like to locate in
(9:52) Friendswood. In response to questioning, Mr. Goss stated that
the foundry would make light use of welding, would make light
castings of bronze and aluminum, the products of sculptors and
artists. Bronze sundials on art bases might also be produced.
They would have a melt furnace not over 500 pounds, which the
EPA does not object to. Use of the building would be about
one-third materials storage, one-third foundry, and one-third
sales. There would be a very minimal showroom. They would
utilize the lost wax process. There would be very little
noise. The furnace would be flued for safety. Heat and
natural gas products would be emitted. Some emissions from
heating metal. Building size would be about 50 by 100.
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Art Foundry Ccontinuedj
Some deliveries would be necessary. Two thousand pounds of bronze
should last two or three weeks. Emissions are nothing that would
be hazardous, but he doesn't,�run an analysis of the metals. Copper,
lead and tin are to be used. Acids would be hauled and dumped
at approved places. Most operations would be at night.
Shore asked if he would be willing to limit the size and number of
furnaces. Goss did not like to be limited on the number. Shore
stated that he had a hang-up on the size of the operation, how clean
it would be, and how it would be handled.
Mr. Goss stated that there was aplace downtown which we could see.
The Commission agreed that they would like to see an operation
before taking any action. Mr. Goss will be back in two weeks.
4. BUILDING PERMITS
Ron's Crispy
Mr. Jim
Gawlik presented an overall elevation
of the proposed
Fried Chicken
building,
a blue -line drawing of the sign to
go on the fascia, and
Attach (9:40)
a memo
from Clovis Heimsath recommending that
we adopt his design.
#2
MOTION
WAS MADE by Phillips, seconded by Fossler,
that the building
permit
be approved.
MOTION
PASSED, 3-2. For: Phillips, Fossler,
North. Against:
Spears,
Shore.
Discussion of the fascia sign(s) followed. It was the consensus of
the Commission that the size of the fascia sign as presented was
within the fifty square foot limitation stated in the Zoning
Ordinance. A sign on the side fascia was also proposed, however.
Spears questioned this second sign. Discussion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Spears, seconded by Shore, that only one fascia
sign be permitted.
MOTION PASSED, 3-2. For:
Against: Fossler, North.
5. MISCELANEOUS BUSINESS
Spears, Shore, Phillips (who first abstainer
Crown Central #5 Mr. Orville Haynie and Mr. W. E. McAndrews, Jr. were present in
Ware #1 well regard to drilling at Ware #1 well. Rezoning at this site is in
(10:25) progress, but their drill rig is available now. They would like to
start drilling at this site and take the business risk that they
would be able to obtain rezoning. In response to questions, it
was determined that there were no other owners within two -hundred
feet of the well.
MOTION WAS MADE. by North, seconded by Phillips, that the Commission
recommend approval of Crown Central's request to go forward with
their operations at Ware #1 subject to the results of the May 2
public hearing.
MOTION PASSED, 3-0-2. For: Spears, Phillips, North. Abstaining:
Shore, Fossler.
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6. REZONING REQUESTS
Crown Central
RR-1974-5
Crown Central
RR-1974-6
7. SUBDIVISIONS
#5 MOTION WAS MADE by Fossler, seconded by Phillips that a public
hearing be held on May 2 at 9 P.M. for both RR-1974-5 (Crown
#6 Central request #5) and RR-1974-6 (Crown Central request #6),
both requests being for the rezoning of R-1 Single family areas
to Specific Use: Oil wells and related structures.
It was necessary to include both in this motion, since a previous
motion to hold the hearings on April 25 had not been put in the.
paper in time.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Heritage Estates No one was present to present Heritage Estates Preliminary Plan.
Section Three
(11:00)
8. INFORMATION REPORTS
1) Polly Ranch Estates. Results of the survey made by Robert C. Smith for the Attach
City of Friendswood indicate that the common lot line between lots 6 and 7 #3
of the re -plat of Polly Ranch Estates is actually twelve and a half feet from
the line as surveyed by Mr. Gartrell. This substantially corroborates the
claim made by Mrs. Louise Bacon, a lot owner, that the lot line was thirteen
feet off.
The question was raised as to whether the rest of the plat was off, if this line
was off. Also, the new lot line passes through the slab of a house under
construction. It was reported that engineer Gartrell was moving his original
stakes to conform with the City's survey. Since a road has already been cut
through, based on the original survey, question was raised regarding the
necessity of a re -plat showing actual locations. No action.
2) Kallus lot: Quaker Drive R-O-W interruption. The Secretary reported being
contacted by a possible purchaser of this lot who had been told by the real
estate salesperson that houses were to built behind this lot and a road put in.
Spears wondered how the Commission could flag this lot. North reported that she
had already sent a memo to the City Manager, Zoning Administrator, and Building
Official requesting that any request for a building permit be relayed to the
Commission.
3) Lot #28, Quaker's Landing. The Secretary handed out copies of the report of Attach
The comittee to recommend the disposition of the lot in Quaker's Landing which #4
is to be given away by Amoco Pipeline. Recommendation of the Committee,
chaired by Roger Mills, was that the lot be deeded to the City of Friendswood,
to be subsequently sold as a residential building site and that the revenue
received as a result of this sale be used to additionally equip the Friendswood
Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Service. This recommendation was accepted by the
Council on April 1.
4) Personal Liability of Planning Commission members. The Secretary handed out copies
of a memo from the City -Manager -covering a talk with Riley Fletcher, Counsel for
the Texas Municipal League. The conclusion was that while the Planning Comission Attach
could be sued for actions taken by it as a body, that the loss of such a suit #5
was very unlikely.
5
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Attach
#6
ACTION
ACTION
Attach
#7
Information Reports (continued)
5) Subdivision in ETJ in Harris County. The Secretary handed out copies of a memo
from the City Manager regarding Subdivision enforcement in the ETJ. He has written
Harris County Judge Bill Elliott (Commissioner's Court), talked with City of
Houston Planning Department, and written to U. S. Homes, suggesting that they
should send a representative to meet with the Planning Zommission. No contact has
yet been made in Wedgewood.
6) Autumn HIlls Rest Home rezoning,The Secretary reported that Mr. Fleck has contacted
the City questioning the requirement of deeding a sixty -foot right-of-way as
a condition of the rezoning of the Autumn Hills Rest Home. Spears stated that this
was between the buyers of Autumn Hills and Mr. Fleck, which expressed the consensus
of the Commission. The Commission also reiterated that this right-of-way was
necessary because of increased traffic generated by the enlarged facility and a
requirement of orderly development in the area.
7) Wofford tract. The Secretary reported that a sewerline was being laid to service
this tract of land, which is reportedly divided by metes and bounds into commercial
and residential tracts, the latter of which may not meet our subdivision requirements,
The consensus was that they should appear before the Commission.
8) Dunbar rezoning request. Fossler asked the status of the Dunbar request. The
Secretary reported that a certified letter, receipt requested, had been sent,
asking Mr. Bloodworth to make contact with us, but that no reply had been
received.
9) 8" slab in Windson . It was reported that a building permit had been issued for a
residence in Windsong, but that the slab height was only 8" above natural ground,
in conflict with the Planning Commission recommendation of 18" which we thought
was being enforced. Spears directed the S cretary to write a memo to City Manager
Morgan in regard to this.
9. CALLING OF SPECIAL MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman called a special meeting for next Thursday to consider the unfinished
business of tonight's meeting, particularly the parking plan for Colonial Coiffures.
Planning Consultant Atkinson will be invited to discuss revision of the Comprehensive
Plan. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40
a..
Approved / r
I
FPZC-Notice-4-11-74�
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the Friendswood Planning
and Zoning Commission to be held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East
Willowick, Friendswood, Texas on:
THURSDAY
APRIL 11, 1974
7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items o business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
*Mayor Lowe - Plans for Park (Football, Soccer, Mini) at Renwick S/D site
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS
A. J. Harper - Colonial Coiffures
4. ANY ROUTINE BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMISSION
. ADJOURNMENT
ecretary
After the special meeting an informal workshop discussion will be held,
primarily to discuss revision of the Comprehensive City Plan with
Planning Consultant Bob Atkinson. Any other matters which may be before
the Commission may be discussed, but not acted upon.
Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the seventh day of April, 1974,
at //;/S— o'clock P.M.
*Indicates addition made 4-9--74 at 12:45 P.M.
lanning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-M-4--11-74
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 11, 1974
A special meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on April 11, 1974 at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick,
Friendswood, Texas. Purpose of the meeting was to consider unfinished
business from the previous meeting regarding parking at Colonial Coiffures
on East Heritage Drive. Vice -Chairman Tracy Spears presided in the absence
of Chairman C. C. Bost.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice --Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Kenneth Fossler
Jim Shore
AUDIENCE
Those signing the register were:
MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Lewis A. Florer, 307 Bellmar Lane, 482--3689.
J. T. Tate, 305 Stadium Lane, 482--6453-
Mary Tate, 305 Stadium Lane, 482-6453.
Donna McCalla, 305 Bellmar Lane, 482-3082.
David McCalla, 305 Bellmar Lane, 482-3082.
Mildred Cochran, 109 Mary Ann, 482--7005.
Dorothy Jones, 1 Whittier Dr., 482-1208.
Grace Baker, 811 Merriebrook, 482-7094.
Margie Lowe, 1605 S. Friendswood Drive, 482-3456.
T. John Tirado, 530 Heather Lane, 482-2822.
Robert Cailleteau, 631 Quaker Drive, 482--7458.
T. Summers, 6 Whittier Drive, 482-1879.
Brooks, Myers, 401 Stadium Lane, 482-3198.
B. R. Baker, 507 Clearview, 482-1120.
Glenn Summers, 215 Brigadoon, 482-3297.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
No minutes were available.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
1) Mayor's Report. Mayor Ralph Lowe and City Engineer Heaney presented
a plan for acquiring additional park land on the Renwick Subdivision
site adjacent to the present Little League Ball Parks. Since delays
have been encountered in the development of the subdivision, Mayor
Lowe is of the opinion that the land will be available to the City.
He is hopeful that the City can acquire a grant from the parks and
Wildlife Department for fifty per cent of the cost of $24,000.
Eleven lots of the proposed subdivision would be left facing on
Mary Ann Drive. Mr. Heaney stated that developer A. J. Peterson will
build a six foot fence behind these lots.
Mayor Lowe asked if there were any objections to this plan. A
discussion followed. One meber of the audience asked if the street
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Information Reports (continued)
through the park were going to be left dirt or paved. Phillips
questioned if it were possible to change the street plan, since
he was concerned that it would be used for through traffic.
Later Planning Consultant Bob Atkinson expressed the same
concern, suggesting access to one parking lot from one street,
or, as an alternative, two separate parking areas, each with
access from a different street.
Raney asked how soon a replat would be ready for the Commission.
Mayor Lowe stated that he needed Planning Commission and City
Council' general concurrence and then would go to the Parks and
Wildlife Department.
North expressed the desire that a like amount of money could be
be made available for the purchase of a fire station site. Some
discussion followed on this, with the suggestion being made that
perhaps part of this site could be used. This met with objections
from mothers in the audience who stated that Stadium is covered
with children during the hours that school is starting or
letting out.
Mayor Lowe also stated that plans will be made to extend F. M.
518 to the Chigger Creek Bridge and extend Whispering Pines
through the ]Iacknej property to F. M. 518 at this point. North
mentioned that Whispering Pines needed to be connected with
Briarmeadow eventually. Mayor Lowe stated that the Highway
Department has come up with tentative costs of the F.M. 518
improvement of $ 71,000.
2) North reported a discussion with a contractor in regard to the
Lobella proposal for a gymnasium on Laurel Drive. The parking
problem was discussed. Physical culture and health studios
require one space per 200 square feet. Studios for teaching
any form of fine arts, drama, etc., require one space per
400 square feet. Raney did not think we should approve a
building built over a wooden frame building as this is proposed.
No decision, since formal plans have not been presented.
3) North and Raney reported that Village Green is becoming concerned
about the Dow pipeline. Stakes were being set behind Village
Green on Sunday and some of the homeowners have contacted Dow and
arranged for a meeting with them on April 25. There is some
indication that this pipeline route is planned, not only for a
CO pipeline, but that Big 3 will pipe ]i2, N2, or 12 back.
Raney stated that when Dudney was here last that he said they
would not construct the pipeline until fall and Raney had
reminded him that it would take several weeks of work within
the City for approval. North reported a verbal conversation
with their attorney reminding him that formal application
needed to be made for rezoning. Nothing has been received.
4) Polly Ranch. Raney asked if anyone had heard from Polly ranch.
No one had. Shore stated that he would like to see the City
Managerstcaighten this out. Raney stated that he had spoken to
the City Manager today on this subject. The question arose
during the discussion about how much replatting would be necessary
and how much of the plat was off.
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3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS
Wofford Mrs. Wofford presented plans of a track: of land
Site on South Friendswood Drive between W:inding'W ay
and Chigger Creek, across from the new Stevenson
Park. The tract is all under one ownership at this
time, but had been surveyed into several tracts by
Mr. Wofford before his death. It is not believed
that any of these were recorded. A problem arose
when a sewer line was started to service the
building known as the "Taylor building" (See 10-4-73)
on South Friendswood Drive and also to service
three "lots" on 'Minding Way. Since these "lots~'
are less than 120 feet in width, they cannot meet
Zoning Ordinance requirements for a building permit.
Mrs. Wofford agreed that if they were not recorded
that they could be divided into two lots. Spears
suggested that a section divided off around a
ravine on the property should be included in one of
the building lots. He informed Mrs. Wofford that
she must have it engineered before we can approve it.
She will return. She left copies of what surveys
she has on the tract and on the sewer Line.
Colonial Coiffures Mr. A. J. Harper left dimensions of the lot,
building location and revised parking plans with
the Commission.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North, that
approval be given to the proposed parking area as
revised by Mr. Harper, Mr. Harper to be requested
to submit a scale drawing clearly defining the size
of the parking lot, the number of parking spaces,
and the width of each space.
In the discussion that followed, Raney stated that
there was a question in his mind whether this was
really our responsibility or whether the Board of
Adjustment should have taken care of it when they
granted the request of Colonial Coiffures to expand
a non -conforming., use.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Heritage Estates, Heritage Estates, Section Three, having been submitted
Section Three to the City and request for preliminary approval
having been made for next week, the Secretary
showed the plans to the Commission. After some
discussion, it was agreed to wait until next week
when Mr. Gartrell is present, to list any additional
information which has not been submitted.
Resignation, Spears gave a letter to the Secretary which was a
C. C. Bost copy of Bost's resignation submitted to Mayor Lowe
and effective of this date. The time required to
serve has become more than his business will allow him
to spend at the present time.
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Miscellaneous Business (continued)
4
Girl Scout A copy of a letter to the
Storage Van Horn was submitted to
approved the plan on May
approved it on June 28,
a spot has been selected
5. ADJOURNMENT
City Manager from Lloyd
the Commission. Council
25, 1R73, and the Commission
1973. After some delay,
from the building.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
(9130 P.M.)
cX-L F elt to
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m, Secretary
Approved:
WORKSHOP
Following the formal meeting, a workshop session was held with Planning
Consultant Bob Atkinson.
Driveway Standards. Mr. Atkinson will talk with City Attorney B. J.
Hooks and try to get this ordinance into preliminary form by next
Thursday night.
Comprehensive _Plan. Considerable discussion took place concerning the
revision of the Comprehensive Plan, with the Commissioners stating their
views. Mr. Atkinso has reviewed the Bovay Report. Ile expressed the
opinion that there were some good things in it and some others that
didn't wuite work. Things have changed since the Bovay Plan. The size
of the City has changed. We now have Flood plains. NASA was booming
then and the TV station was doing well.
Raney had prepared a colorcoded map of present and possible future
zoning. This was discussed. Atkinson felt that much of the Commercial
development between the two main intersections of Friendswood/Edgewood
and Friendswood/Packwood would become marginal businesses. he suggested
that the Commission could let the present people stay and expand if they
wanted or needed to. Changing of some Commercial areas to Townhouse
areas was discussed, especially in the area of Kingspark/Nhitehall.
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FPZC-Notice-4-18-74
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at the Friendswood Gity hall,
109 East Willowick, Friendswood, Texas on:
T HURSDAY APRIL 18, 1974 7130 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
4. SUBDIVISIONS
9:00 Longwood Park, Section II - Request for preliminary approval.
9:15 Heritage Estates, S'ction Three -- Request for preliminary approval.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Election of officers - to fill vacancy caused by resignation of
Chairman.
Key Rate - Possibility of Friendswood obtaining own rating.
Any other routine business which may come before the Commission.
6. PLANNING CONSULTANT.
Driveway Standards Ordinance
7. ADJOURNMENT.
CERTIFICATE
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Secretary
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the twelfth day of April, 1974,
at o'clock P.M.
U`
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-M-4-18-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 18, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at
Friendswood City Hall on April 18, 1974. Vice-Charman Tracy Spears presided in
the absence of C. C. Bost, who has resigned. The meeting was called to order
at 7:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney
Jim Shore
AUDIENCE
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vacancy (C. C. Bost)
Present during protions of the meeting were Marie Moore, Friendswood Journal,
Don Carpenter, Friendswood News, and John 1'irado.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
April 4, 1974 - Approved as presented.
April 11, 1974 - Approved as presented.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
1)
The Secretary reported on a call from Mr. Goss (of the Art foundry_), who
would not be here tonight. He had not found a foundry which he wished us to
see. He is also looking at alternate locations.
2)
Elementary School Plans. Gymnasium. The Secretary reported attending a meeting
of the School Board at which Mr. Wolf, architect presented plans for a new
elementary school on Briarmeadow Drive and also an additional gymnasium at the
High School. She asked him to come before the Planning Commission before
finalization of any plans.
3)
Johnson Kiddie Corner. The Secretary reported a question from the Fire Marshall
Oren McClure in regard to our approval of a structure which is being used as
a nursery school. This structure apparently has violations of the Fire Code
as applied to Day care centers. The Secretary had not recorded in the minutes,
but did remember that the Commission had been told that the proposed structure
had been approved by the Fire Marshall. The Commission concurred that this
statement had been made.
4)
Windsong 8" slab. The Secretary 6 conversation with City Manager Morgan, during
which he telephoned the City Attorney B. J. Hooks. The Attorneys opinion was
that the City could not enforce the eighteen inch slab height requested by the
Planning Commission unless this requirement were put in an ordinance. The City
Manager, however, will advise the builder that this height is desirable. The
Commission agreed that the eighteen inch requirement should be put in
ACTION
ordinance form. The Secretary will write a memo to the City Manager requesting
Attach
that this be done. Wording is not yet resolved.
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5) Fire Code. Raney asked that North check with the Volunteer Fire Department
in regard to progress on a proposed Fire Code. North agreed.
6) Lobella Gym. Raney inquired if there had been any more word in regard to the
Lobella gym, North reported no further contact since last week.
7) National Investor's Hedge status. A question was raised on the status of the
National Investor's Hedge and the Weiner Store expansion. Raney requested that ACTION
the Secretary contact Mr. Brooks, attorney for National Investors and ask
what the current status is.
3. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Key Rate North asked that the Commission pursue the question of obtaining
a Key Rate for the City of Friendswood as compared to the
present method of using Houston's Key Rate. There is some
evidence that this would save money on insurance costs in
Friendswood. North was instructed to get information on this.
Election of Since the resignation of Chairman C. C. Bost has been accepted
Officers by the City Council, it was necessary to hold a special election
to fill the vacancy.
Raney nominated Tracy Spears for Chairman, seconded by Shore.
No further nominations were,made and Spears was elected
unanimously.
Spears having been Vice -Chairman, this office was now vacant.
Phillips nominated Clyde Raney for Vice -Chairman, seconded by
Shore. No further nominations were made and Raney was elected Attach
unanimously. #3
Budget A discussion of the future bu get took place, since the
(8:30) developers had not yet arrived to discuss subdivisions.
!North would like to see some money in the budget to cover the
cost of participation in utility lines to subdivisions.
If there were no money left in the budget for this, then
subdividers could install the lines at their cost or wait
until the City had the money to do it. North thinks the
subdividers would end up installing the lines in order to
get them done sooner.
Raney suggested that the Commission budget for attorney
services. Shore thought this might work, with the attorney
attending our meetings, Cost figures were discussed. Spears
will check out more accurate costs.
Building Code Raney brought up the need to amending of the building code.
Amendments Several items were discussed which need more research. The
possibility of including the eighteen inch slab requirement
in the Flood Insurance Ordinance was suggested by Raney.
Sign Ordinance Raney would like to resurrect the Sign Ordinance. He feels
that the proposed ordinance was less strict than the sign
ordinance of the City of Denver. If the Denver Attorney thinks
that their ordinance is defensible in court, why is the
ordinance proposed by the Commission not defensible?
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4. SUBDIVISIONS
Longwood Park Mr. Ken Yowell and Mr. Bruce Frenzel, engineer, were present to
Section II .(III) request preliminary approval for Longwood Park Section II.
(8.55) A letter from the City Manager was passed to the Commission
Attach stating that the plat conformed to all City requirements.
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Raney questioned whether Crawford woulad come up to City standards.
Consensus was that it would not, but that it had already been
accepted by the City.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Phillips, that approval
be given to the Preliminary Plat with the conditions that the
final plat show the covenants as required in the new subdivision
ordinance and that the section be referred to as Section III,
instead of Section II, since it was originally proposed as
Section III in the original Longwood Plat.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Heritage Estates No one was present to present the Heritage Estates III plans.
Section III Plans were reviewed by the Commission. Letter from City Manager
stating the City Engineer Heaney finds the plans insufficient
in drainage detail was read. Also, Water and Sewer Utility Super"
intendent Toon had marked his copy showing that the sewer line
running from the subdivision to Clearview Avenue should be
designated as a ten inch line instead'of an eight inch line.
There were also a couple of errors noted on the plat by North
and Fossler noted some dimensions which were missing on
some cul-de-sac lots.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seoncded by Shore, that the Preliminary
Plat as presented by disapproved.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4.BUILDIND PERMITS
Fire Station La Marr Beatty, of the FriendswoodVolunteer Fire Department came
into the meeting to inform the Commission that during their
meeting concerning the Fire Station, the engineer wanted to
go to a 12 inch slab instead of a 16 inch slab and save the
Department $3000. A discussion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Phillips, that the 12 inch
slab be recommended for approval due to the improbability of the
lot's flooding, and also due to the comment by Councilman Zeitler
that there are plans for F. M. 518 widening to be extended past
the site.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Carl Warwick and Mr. Tom Montgomery. representing Carl Warwick and Associates
Associates presented a building request for a temporary building to be
built near the corner of West Castlewood and F.M. 518,
After discussion, Mr. Montgomery was directed to the Board of
Adjustment through Mr. Cline, since this is a temporary building
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Building Permits (continued)
and would require a Temporary Certificate of Zoning Compliance
issued by the Board of Adjustment. If it were to be considered
as a permanent building, the Planning Commission might not
want to approve it.
The Commission will write a memo later to the Board of
Adjustment. We would like to have the Board take care of
the whole package, including parking. North would like to
see some planting requirements. Shore suggested that there
might be a sidewalk requirement if the building were to be
permanent.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Polly Ranch The Commission had been informed by the City Manager that
Billy McAninch was to attend tonight to discuss the problems
in Polly Ranch Estates. Mr. McAninch was not in attendance.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that a memo be
written to the City Manager advisins him that Polly Ranch Estates
has not submitted a replat and is in violation of the
Subdivision Ordinance and therefore a restraining order should
be sought immediately to stop construction of the present
house(s) until a replat is obtained. Attach
MOTION PASSED, �0-1. Phillips abstaining
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6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10. P.M.
Secretary
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Following adjournment, the upcoming meeting next Thursday between Dow Chemical
Company and Village Green Civic Club was discussed. It Is suggested that Raney
attend this meeting. A--
FPZC-Notice-4-18-74
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION WILL BE HELD AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, 109 EAST WILLOWICK,
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS ON:
THURSDAY
APRIL 25, 1974
7:30 P,M.
AT WHICH TIME THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
4. REZONING.
None
5. SUBDIVISIONS.
None
b. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Representative from Forest Bend
John Robinson - on parks and planning
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Secretary
CFRTTFTCATF
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
Friendswood City Hall on the twenty --first day of April, 1974, at �/,o,�- o'clock P.M.
*added 10:20 P.M. April 21, 1974
Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary
FPZC-M-4-25-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAITING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A pri]. 25,_L924
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held on April 25, 1974 at the Friendswood City Hall, 109.tEast
Willowick. Chairman Tracy Spears presided, calling the meeting to
order at 7:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman
Clyde Raney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
AUDIENCE
Signing the guest register were:
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vacancy
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Jim McVey, 5102 Encino Court, 482-6182.
Roger Medors, US Homes, Stafford, Texas, 499-2561
Jeff Lewis, U. S. Homes, Stafford, 499-2561
Gary Hannon, U. S. Homes, Stafford, 498-5259
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
April 18, 1974 - Approved with the following corrections:
Page One,
Page Four,
Page Four:
Page Five:
February 21, 1974 - Minutes
2. BUILDING PERMITS
last paragraph; Insert word "had."(CR)
last paragraph: "As"to "is." (CR)
Fossler left at 9:33. (KF)
Vote on Polly Ranch was 4-0-1, with
Fossler absent. (KF)
were passed out to members.
Friendswood Vol. Mr. Van Williams and Mr. LaMarr Beatty of the
Fire Department Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department presented
a layout for the proposed Fire Station which
incorporated the recommendations made by the
Commission at a previous meeting. Mr. Williams
stated that he felt the East Drive was the only
thing in question -and the Commission concurred.
A discussion followed on whether theplan should
be for the east drive to also serve as park
egress. if this were done, it would be an
unprotected (by stop light) ingress/egress, would
share space with emergency vehicles, and would
necessitate widening the drive to at least 24 feet
The consensus of the Commission was that the
egress to the park should come from Winding Way.
Public parking could be off this access and
behind the Fire Station and be used for both
park use and public meetings in the Station.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Phillips,
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the the Commission recommend approval of the layout
presented with the stipulation that the drives are
private and not for park use.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
U. S. Homes Mr. Jeff Lewis, Attorney, Mr. Gary Hannon,
Forest Bend Engineer, and Mr. Roger Medors, Operations Man,
S/D all represp:nting U. S. Homes building in Forest
Bend Subdivision were presont to enable the
Commission to review plats and plans of the
Subdivision.
Total Lots left. U. S. Homes is now working in
Sections 3,4, 5, and 6. Seventy lots are left in
Section 5, 190 in Section 6. A total of 337 are
left, including a few in Sections 1 and 2. The
end of the program is projected to be in two years.
Flood Elevations. In Section 5 there are several
"Class B" lots which may never be built on.
These are lots on which the slab elevation,
electric box, compressor, have to be raised.
Two mandatory inspections are necessary and
elevations are shot. Flood plain restrictions are
Harris County's.
La}Lout. A layout of the entire plat was shown.
Size of the area is 328 acres and approximately
1000 lots. They are finishing out at a rate of
about twenty per month. The majority of lots
are in the 60 to 65 foot range. Although they
could not leave the copies of the plats which
they brought, Mr. Medors said that they could
send copies of the plats.
Replatting. Mr. Hannon reminded us that actual
buildings may vary from the plat because -the
section has been replatted. Fossler asked if
they had the xeplats. Mr. Medors stated that
the replatting was done by metes and bounds only.
Medors also stated that the density of the tract
decreased 98/ of the time when replatting was
done.
North asked if the Commission could get copies
of the replats. Medors explained that the
replats were drawings which are used in the
sales offices and are on boards. There was some
discussion on how to get a copy of the boards.
Medors thought he might try a picture.
North asked why they didn't go ahead and file the
replat. This would greatly help the tax assessor/
collector. She was told that if they filed a
replat, they would have to get all the lot owners
to sign their consent.
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U. S. Homes (continued)
Sand bar at ditch. Spears asked if they could
fix the sand bar which has formed from the
silt which has washed into Clear Creek from the
main drainage ditch. Mr. Hannon stated that
Tom Langford (Harris County Flood Control) takes
care of this periodically. North questioned this.
Miscellaneous. Raney asked if they had received
any letters previously from the City in regard to
their subdivision. Medors stated that this letter
was the first. He stated that he understood that
the City of Houston had given us jurisdiction.
Raney reminded them thay have a conflict in lot
sizes with the Friendswood Ordinance.
Density. Medors explained that the 328 acres
excludes the townhouses, of which there is only
one section. This section consists of 14.58 acres
and contained approximately 145 townhouses as
estimated by the Commission.
Miscellaneous. Raney asked what kind of water
lines were used. Hannon stated that they used
six and eight inch asbes'os concrete, which he
thought was the same as transite. North asked
what brand. Hannon replied "Certainteed."
The open area "c" adjacent to F. M. 528 has been
sold. The quads are all built. Lewis stated that
the unrestricted reserves are sold. Total quads
are twelve units of four each.
Phillips asked if they would increase the number
of townhouses if they had more acreage. The
answer was "no" because the townhouses this far
out were not selling, according to Medors, possibl3
affected by the fuel crisis.
Spears asked if they had any more areas which
they planned to develop. Lewis stated that they
had one more tract on F.M . 518, but ao Y"Ore. ir+
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Fossler asked if they were familiar with our
subdivision ordinance. They were getting ready
to ask for one, which the Secretary furnished to
them. Amendments were not available, however.
cT w/ These will be mailed later.
I� Raney asked when the subdivision started. Plans
were begun on July 19, 1968.
4. BUILDING PERMITS
McVey Antiques Mr. Jim McVey, 5102 Encino Court presented a
Laurel Drive drawing of a proposed addition to a building in
which he is running an antique shop on Laurel
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Drive. Present parking is noncomforming in front of
the building, which has only a ten foot set -back.
Right set -back is 28 feet. The Commission informed him
that he would have to provide parking on the lot
since the ten foot front is not adequate. lie had
no objection. Discussion of the number of spaces
required followed. It was finally agreed that he
needed 1/200 sq. ft. of the front building which
will be his sales room and 1/1000 square feet of
the addition, which will be workroom and storage.
Sales area is 480 square feet, new addition is
1200 square feet. Number of parking spaces needed
is four.
Mr. McVey expressed a concernthat parking toward the
front of the lot might harm his neighbor's trees,
which are right on the lotiineThe Secretary gave
him a copy, of the parking criteria. He will use
it to figure out four more spaces and will call
when he is ready to be back on the agenda.
No plan was available to leave with the Commission.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Protest: Lack of Mr. John Edward Robinson presented a two -page Attach
Park Planning protest against the purchase of an additional #2
park at this time and stated that the City needs
to look at the long,range consequences of its
actions "and not act on'hip pocket' promotion
reactions.
Spears reassured Mr. Robinson that we had
employed a planner recently.
Raney told Mr. Robinson that we are hopelessly
behind in park aquisition now. That with the
purchase of the additional acres that we will
still have only about half of the park which
we should have right now according to National
Recreation Association standards.
Robinson stated that the Renwick site was a
a good example of long range planning that
should have been done. It was once the property
of the school and was sold for much less four
years ago, when the City could first have purchased
it.
Raney stated that if we do not buy it now we will
have houses built on it. The area is densely
populated and needs more park space.
Robinson concluded that the people should be
able to know what the long range planning is.
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Miscellaneous Business (continued)
FPZC-M-4-25--74
Key Rate
North gave a verbal report on her research into
the question of acquiring our own Key Rate. A
written report will be ready next week. Her
conclusions are that considerable money can be
saved by area businesses if Friendswood adopts
its own Key Rate, which is now estimated to be
approximately 36$d according to the State Board of
Insurance engineers. She will make the
recommendation next week that Friendswood
(1) initiate action to secure its own Key Rate,
and (2) adopt a policy that utility installations
approved by the City be so designed that they
will not cost the City a penalty on its Key Rate.
Raney raised the question whether the Key Rate
could increase appreciably in the future as the
City grows and perhaps does not keep pace with
the growth. He mentioned maintenance of Fire
Department equipment as something which could
incurr penalties in the future.
Windsong Slab
North reported that the City Manager had told
her that Mr. Cline had gone out to the site and
had observed that the slab was actually being
built at eighteen inches, not the eight inches
indicated on the plans.
Elementary School
North noted that the paper today indicated that
Plans
the School Board had approved the Elementary
School. plans. She stated that she was still
concerned about the design (or lack of design)
of emergency exits.
Dow Chemical
The Secretary passed out copies of a letter
which Raney had drafted to write to Dow in regard
Attach
to their pipeline rezoning. This was approved
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by the Commission as written.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to dicuss, the meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary
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FPZC--Notice-5-2-74
r
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hall,
109 East Willowick, ons
THURSDAY MAY 2, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
4. REZONING REQUESTS.
9100 P.M. HEARING: 1974-5• A request to rezone from R-1 (Single -Family
residential) to Specific Use: Oil well and related
structures. Area involved is four acres out of a 154.9
I,
acre tract out of the Mary Sloan Survey A--184 (Ware lease).
9:00 P.M HEARING: 1974-6. A request to rezone from R-1 (Single -Family
residential) to Specific Use: ail Well and related
structures. Area involved is a four acre site out of
Lot 15 of the Van Pelt Subdivision of the BS&F 5 Survey,
Abstract 625. (No. 1 Glen Harris Well).
5. SUBDIVISIONS.
None
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Key Rate recommendation.
Any other routine business.
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT.
Robert Atkinson on Driveway Standards, etc.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
CERTIFICATE
I 'A rd
Secretary
I certify that the above notice of meeting was poted on the bulletin
board at the Friendswood City Hall on the day of April, 1974,
at o'clock P.M. 7�j
FPZC-Notice-5-2-74
Addition
ADDITION TO AGENDA
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISS1014 MEETING
May 2_.._ 19?4
Notice is hereby given that the following items are hereby added to the
previously posted agenda as emergency items inasmuch as said items are
routine items and delay in calling of the requested hearings will cause
delay which will adversely affect the scheduling of future meetings and
drill rig schedules and will not be of additional benefit to citizens
or the Commission.
REZONING REgUESTS
RR-1974-7: Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to
rezone from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to Specific
Uses Oil well and related structures.- a four acre tract
out of a 250 acre tract out of Sec.22 I&GN RR A-624, the
southeast corner of which is located 930 feet west
measured along the south Line and 250 north of the south-
east corner of the 250 acre tract. Call hearing.
RR-1974-8: Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to
rezone from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to Specific
Use: Oil well and related structures -- a four acre tract
out of a 250 acre tract out of Sec. 22 I&GN RR A-624, the
northeast corner of said four acre tract being located
2930 feet West measured along the North line and
265 feet South of the Northeast corner of said 250 acre
tract. Call hearing.
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Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above addition to agenda of a meeting was posted on the
bulletin board of the Fnendswood City Hall on the twenty-ninth day of
April, 1974 at ,7 ; 0(D O'clock P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-M-5-2-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 2, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on May 2, 1974. Chairman Tracy
Spears presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman
Clyde ,ilaney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, SEcretary
James Shore
AUDIENCE
Those signing the register were:
MEMBERS ABSENT
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
John Tirado, 530 Heather Lane, 482-2822
Van J. Roark, 5105 North Loop, Houston, 697-7854
Andrew M. Sea, Box 1361, Alvin, Texas, 77511, 393-1024.
William H. Taylor, Jr., Box 169, Rt. 3, Alvin, 331-5521
Uel S. Clanton, 603 Falling Leaf, 482-7187
L. W. Lunday, Lunday Lane, 585-3130
Mrs. W. R. Lunday, Lunday Lane, 585-2082
Mrs. L. W. Lundav, Lunday Lane
1. MINUTES
April 25, 1974 - Approved with the following correction: Page 3 - Add: "But no
more in Friendswood."
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
1) Plats for Forest Bend have been received and are in the file.
2) Mrs. John Leddy Jones,, who owned much of the land north of Edgewood Drive
and Melody Lane was a victim of the recent Metro plane crash in Galveston.
3) Planning Commission has been asked to make a recommendation, regarding water
lines from Sun Meadow to El Dorado and Fox Meadows. The consensus of the
Commission was that this could be done.
4) The Secretary received a request for information this week from a person
considering buying land in the Mustang Meadows subdivision which failed to
receive Council approval.
5) The City Engineer brought to the Secretary's attention that the bridge in
Polly Ranch Estates had never received his approval. Since he had no copy
of the plans, the Secretary loaned the Commission's set to him.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS
Autumn Hills Three sets of plans for the Autumn Hills Nursing Home were
received. After study, the following motion was made.
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Autumn Hills (continued)
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by North, that the
Commission recommend approval of the building permit of the
Autumn Hills Convalescent Center with the following contingencies:
(1) Parking on East Heritage
(2) The plat is to be marked
is a City street.
(3) The City Attorney is to
street.
is to be removed.
indicating that sixty feet
approve the deed for the
MOTION PASSED, 3-1. For: Spears, Raney, North. Against: Shore.
Shore wanted to have the completed drawings first.
4. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates Plans were available showing the request of Heritage Estates,
Section One Section One, to lower the street levels in certain sections
Road Revision of the subdivision. Mr. Gartrell was not present to explain
the problem, so action was deferred until a later meeting.
5. REZONING REQUESTS
HEARING: Hearings were held simultaneously on two requests for rezoning
RR-1974-5 from Crown Central Petroleum to rezone to Specific Use: Oil
HEARING: Well -and Related Structures the following tracts of land:
RR-1974-6 (1) RR-1974-5. Four acres out of a 154.9 acre tract out
of the Mary Sloan Survey A-184. Ware #1 well.
(2) RR-1974-6. Four acres out of Lot 15 of the Van Pelt
Subdivision of the SS&F 5 Survey, Abstract 625.
Glen Harris well #1.
Chairman Spears called the hearings to order and asked if
anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Van J. Roark, who identified himself as President of the
Pearland Sprtsman's Club, stated that he wished to make a
vigorous protest against any rezoning requested by Crown
Central because of the Pearland Sprtsman's Club's
unfortunate experiences with Crown Central during the
drilling of the WillaertOurant well on the Sportsman's
Club land. (Crown Central rezoning request #2 - 1973).
Some of the specific complaints which he listed were:
(1) length of time to drill the well was understood to be
about four weeks. Actual time has been several months.
(2) Road into the area has been torn up. (3) they
understood they would receive $200 per month for tank batteries
to be placed on their land. The tank batteries were
located elsewhere. (4) Workers have left the gates open.
(5) The work has severely damaged their property and
practically stopped their operations.
Mr. 0. K. Haynie and Mr. W. E. McAndrews, who were present
re presenting Crown Central, reminded Mr. Roark that they
had obtained oil and gas leases prior to the time that the
gun club bought the land and thus had prior rights, but that
HEARING (continued)
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they had met with the gun club to work things out although they
did not have to. They had agreed to $2000 prepaid damages in
order to drill the well which they had the right to drill in the
first place. The roads belong to the Crown Central Corporation
and they had laid shell at their expense. The gun club had
tried to obtain the right-of-way of the road. Mr. Haynie
stated that they had promised to keep the gate locked and that
he would take the responsibility for seeing that it stayed locked.
There was also a communications problem in that Mr. Haynie has
tried to contact Mr. Segel quist, Attorney for the gun club, and
he has not answered. Mr. Roark also felt that Mr. Haynie had
not answered a letter from Mr. Segelquist. This letter Mr.
Haynie stated that he had never seen, so the Secretary ran
a copy of it for the gun club to give to him.
Messrs. Andrew M. Sea, William H. Taylor, and Uel S. Clanton
also spoke for the Sportsman's Club.
Mr. Louie Lunday and his wife both spoke favorably of thier
experience with Crown Central, stating that Crown Central did
clean up and fix their road and that to date Crown Central has
done anything the Lundays requested to have done.
Mr. Haynie reassured the Sportsman's Club that Crown Central
would add shell to the road and would clean up the lease.
They will start the gate in the morning, and will also respond
immediately to the letter. They will go to a point short of
settlement, which is a legal matter and will be done in a
legal manner.
At 9:45 Chairman Spears suggested that this was not a court and
that we should preceed with the hearings in regard to the Ware
and the Glen Harris wells. Spears asked if anyone wished to
speak in regard to these requests for rezoning. There were no
additional requests to speak.
Raney, who is serving as Oil Well and Pipeline Inspector,
reminded Messrs. Haynie and McAndrews that he would like to
finish up some of the earlier wells which they have worked on
and be able to write a completion letter. Mr. Haynie agreed that
this was a fair comment and that they would be able to start
fencing at this time.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that the Commission
recommend the rezoning of both tracts of land as requested
with the following contingency: that both East Lunday Lane and
West Lunday Lane (Moore Road) be maintained in a condition equal
to or better than the original condition.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Sportsman's Club representatives left prior to the vote, but
after Raney had reassured them that he would see that their area
was cleaned up.
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HEARING (continued) In regard to the street maintenance, Mr. Haynie commented that
obtaining shell is becoming a real problem. Raney stated that
the City would have no objection to limestone.
Mr. McAndrews asked Raney to check the gun club conditions and
give Crown Central a report. Raney asked Haynie to have someone
talk to the City Manager in regard to a line in the City right-
of-way. Haynie said that this could be done in the morning.
Call Hearings MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that a hearing be
called for May23, 1974, at 9:00 P.M. in regard to the following
RR-1974-7 two rezoning requests:
RR-1974-8 (1) Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to rezone
from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to Specific Use:
Oil Well and Related Structures - a four acre tract out
of a 250 acre tract out of Sec. 22 I&GN RR A-624, the
southeast corner of which is located 930 feet west and
250 feet north of the southeast corner of the 250 acre
tract.
(2) Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to rezone
from R-1 (Single-family REsidential) to Specific Use:
Oil WE11 and Related Structues - a four acre tract out
of a 250 acre tract out of Sec. 22 I&GN RR A--624, the
northeast corner of said four acre tract being located
2930 feet west and 265 feet south of the northeast corner
of said 250 acre tract.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Apartment taxes The Secretary passed out copies of a letter from Mr. Tony
Banfield, written indefense of R-2 zoning in Friendswood and
disputing the figures presented earlier by Mrs. Dorothy Jones
in regard to the taxes per student paid by apartments.
(Attachment #1).
Budget We have a request from the City Manager to submit a proposed
budget for next year by June 1.
Dow Pipeline Raney reported on a meeting he had with Village Green
residents last Sunday afternoon in regard to the proposed
pipelinerunning behind their homes. They were interested
in the requirements of the pipeline ordinance and in rezoning
procedures.
7. MINUTES
February 21, 1974 - Approved as presented.
8. BUILDING PERMITS
C-1 District The Commission discussed the upgrading of building regulations
Regulations in the C-1 District.
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BUILDING PERMITS (continued)
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that the
Commission recommend that no building permits be issued in
the C-1 (Commercial) District until new C-1 District
Regulations have been passed by the City Council.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The hour being late, all further business was postponed until a later meeting
by common consent and the meeting was adjourned.
VJ)J-
Sec etary1
Approved:
FPZC-5-2-74
Attachment #1
482-3040
T?"',
BANFIELD PROPERTIES
P.O. BOX 632
FR[ENDSWOOD. TEXAS 77546
April 22, 1974
Friend wood Planning Commission
CiLy Hall
F'riendswood, Texas
Dear Members
Recent articles in the newspapers and petitions to the Planning
Commission from various sources in our community have compelled me
to write you defending what is left of the R-2 land in Friendswood.
It seems to me that the City Council has already eliminated the
concern of too much high density housing when they prohibited the
construction of multi -family dwellings on a commercially zoned site.
This now leaves very few available R-2 sites. In my opinion there
must be some high density housing available in each community and a,
proper proportion maintained as the community continuer to grow. To
eliminate it completely is to say to many of those people who Nerve
our community, and to the elderly as well as -iho young, that you must
reside elsewhere unloss you can afford a large lot improved with the
ever increasing costs of a single family dwelling. The apartments in
Friendswood have also housed on a temporary bauis those people who have
built some of the largost and finest homes in Friendswood.
The question now arises of the tax contribution these apartments
mako to the community. A recent article would have you believe that
all apartments only pay $59 per student enrolled. This is not accurate,
Village Square - 32 units
10 students
1974 school taxes (at 1973 rates) - $3066 or
$306 per student
Salem ;quase I and II -- 153 units
89 students
1974 school taxes (at 1973 rates) - $18,000 or
$202 per student
Comparing city taxes on 185 units with 185 $25,000 houses would
take an :fin --depth study to relate the costs to the city of providing
services to each,
Since I do not own any R-2 land in Friendswoodo I guess the
elimination of the, remaining sites mould be to my benefit, however, I
feel you would be removing from this community a small amount of housing;
that will be so de:;perately needed in the future.
rc s Mayor Ralph Lowe
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Tony akte Ad
FPZC-M-5-9-74
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Because Thursday, May 9, 1974, is the second Thursday of the month, no regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held. Instead, a workshop
session will be held during which the following items will be informally discussed°
Planning Consultant Atkinson: Ordinance on Driveway, etc. standards
Preliminary Comprehensive Plan revisions.
Planning Commission Budget.
Building Regulations Ordinance. (Raney)
Fire Zone Ordinance. (North)
SFcretary `� {
Posted: May �, 1974 1:30 P.M. P—
MC-M-546-74
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWUOD PLANNING AND CONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood
Planning and Zoning Commission will be held at the Friendswood City Hall,
109 East Willowick, on:
THURSDAY
MAY 16, 1974
7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considereds
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
4. SUBDIVISIONS.
8400 P.M. Heritage Estates, Section One. Request to lower road elevation
to four feet below the 100-year flood elevation.
Longwood Park, Section III. Request for approval of final plat.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
8:30 P•M- The Mischer Corporation - Wedgewood Plans. Security Lumber
Company will also be present, but will not participate
at this time.
Recommendations for adoption of Building REgulations and/or
Building Code.
19yy74-75 Budget.
6. A .JOURNMENKutine business.
ecretary
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted in the Friendswood
City Hall on the bulletin board on the twelfth day of May, 1974, at
'21.s o'clock P.M. 9
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-M-5-16-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May �16, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Com mission was held on
May 16, 1974 at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick. Chairman Tracy Spears
presided, calling the meeting to order at 8:30 because of conflict with Junior High
Band Concert.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman Vacancy
Clyde Raney, Vice Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips (Arrived late)
James Shore
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
AUDIENCE
Those signing the register were:
Joe McKenzie, 15338 Wandering Trail, 482-3583
John Tirado, 530 Heather Lane, 482-2822
J. W. Gartrell, Jr., Gulf Coast Engineering, 488-6969
L. J. Boudloche, 740 Esperson Building, 237-0851
R. T. Cozean, 740 Esperson Building, 237-0851
H. M. Yates, 5010 Pennystone Way, 482-1559
E. A. Kiessling, 15402 Wandering Trail, 482-3665
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
No minutes were available from the May 2 meeting.
2. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ETJ Development Chairman Spears gave a rundown on earlier discussions which
14edgewood took place before Raney and North arrived. Mr. Boudloche and
Mr. Cozean are present from the Mischer Corporation, Mr. Yates
and Mr. Kiessling from Clearwoods Improvement District
(Wedgewood), and Mr. Pete Williams was present earlier.
Mr. Williams is interested in selling Section Seven of
Wedgewood and was present for the purpose of finding out
what our criteria would be for the development of the tract
so that he can tell potential buyers what they can or cannot do.
Mr. Spears told him that the Commission is interested in
controlling density and that we like a three living unit per
acre maximum. Townhouses could be built if they stayed within
a limit of 8,9 per acre and did not cause the total density to
exceed three units per acre.
Mr. Williams had asked how we felt about Commercial. Spears
said that he could not speak for the Commission concerning this
and invited Mr. Williams to stay to ask the Commission the
same question. Mr. Williams declined, saying that his plans
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ETJ Development (Wedgewood) Continued
were not that far along and that he was primarily interested
in selling it,
The Walter Mischer Corporation has filed Sections One through
Six at the Harris County Court House, Sections One through
Four are virtually built out, Section Five is about half
built, and Section Six has only the improvements started.
Bill Williams still owns land along the creek. He has no
representative here tonight, so we do not know whether this
plat has been filed or not, but this area lies within the
one hundred year flood plain and Harris County has been
refusing permits in the flood plain area.
C1earwoods Improvement District has been concerned that Pete
Williams wanted to put high density housing in Section 7.
But Pete wants to sell.
Chairman Spears asked if any members of the Commission had
questions to ask of the Halter Mischer representatives.
Raney asked if these were all single family dwellings. The
Mischer representative said that they were. Raney asked
the filing date on Section Six. It was filed March 16, 1973.
Phillips arrived.
Spears asked how many lots in Section Six. Two -hundred and
sixty-four.
Spears said that he would check to see if Section SEven had
been filed. The rest of the area seems to have been filed,
except possibly for Section Seven, the area along the creek
belonging to Bill Williams, and a rectangular area bounded
on three sides by Section Six and fronting on Friendswood-
Link Road. This area has apparently never been subdivided,
but it does fall within the calls setting out the Clearwood
Improvement District. No one has the explanation for this.
Spears may be able to find out from Bill Williams.
The Mischer representatives left a copy of Section Six and
one of the overall plat for the Commission.
Kiessling asked what the Commission would think about a request
for Commercial in the area of Friendswood-Link and Blackhawk.
He felt that the Clearw oods Improvement District would try
to forestall this. The consensus of the Commission was that
we would not approve of Commercial.
3. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates Mr. James Gartrell presented plans and a request to lower
Section One certain portions of the streets in Heritage Estates, SEcti on
One to four feet below the one -hundred year flood elevation.
A letter from City Engineer Heaney was received concerning
this. He approved the engineering of the road, but North
explained that he had not taken the one -hundred year flood
elevation as a criteria.
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Heritage Estates (continued)
Mr. Gartrell explained that if the street were put in as
originally planned, the fill required to raise lot levels
to the street level would kill many trees on a two acre
area. Considerable discussion followed. Shore suggested
that a drainage culvert be installed under the street to
drain this area into the storm sewer on the opposite side
of the street. Shore stated that he was opposed to lowering
the street. Raney said that he regretted making the original
motion approving the 21.5 foot elevation. (The present
request was to lower the road another foot to the 20.5
elevation. One hundred year flood elevation is 24.5 in this
area.) North would oppose lowering the street based on
personal experience from June of 1973 when her subdivision
was flooded.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that the
Commission disapprove the request to lowercIndependence and
Richmond to 20.5 elevation.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Heritage Estates Mr. Gartrell asked the status of Heritage Estates Section
Section Three Three. He thought it was ready for preliminary approval.
The SEcretary reminded him of the list of changes which the
City Engineer and the Commission had requested be done and
gave him a copy of the April 18 minutes. This will be put
on next week's agenda.
Longwood Park, Mr. Kenneth Yowell was present in regard to the final approval
Section III of Longwood Park, Section III, which he owns. Utility Supt.
Toon had submitted a letter stating as follows:
" The Water and Sewer service to these lots will be accepted
on an 'as is' basis. If service needs to be extended to serve
any of these lots, this extension must be installed and paid
for by the developer.
"This memo does not guarantee adequate depth of sewer lines
to service any particular lot an/or home site."
Discussion broughtout that what is believed to be a six inch
line was extended to the Tanner house which is beyond this
subdivision and back off Crawford. It was felt that if this
house could be serviced, that all the lots in Longwood Section
III could be serviced.
No letter had been received from City Engineer Heaney, but
his approval had been received for the same data on the
preliminary plat.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Fossler, that Longwood
Park Section III be given final approval contingent on the
City Engineer's approval, with th linen to be signed by all
required parties prior to it's being signed by the Planning
Commission Chairman and the SEcretary. If the sewer line
is required to be extended, it shall be done at the expense
of the developer.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Subdivisions (continued)
Polly Ranch Mr. Billy McAninch was present, having been asked by Raney
if he could come in and talk to us informally and tell us
what was going on in Polly Ranch, since Council had asked
if he had been back before us and since Council may act on
an agreement with Polly Ranch at Mondays meeting.
He explained that he is in the process of redividing three
lots into two lots in two instances. One instance involved
the lot line that was twelve feet off and actually ran through
the slab of a house. The other instance involves three
lots which straddle a drainage easement which is being changed.
He does not think that a replat is necessary.
Considerable discussion followed. It was the consensus of
the Commission that they would be satisfied with a record
of the redi vi si on, although it might not be a formal replat.
It should, however, show two lots made out of three, not
just the division of one lot into halves. North questioned
whether this would meet the requirements of the emergency
ordinances 212-E and 213-E. She was reminded that Council
had voted repeatedly to obtain an injunction against Mr.
McAninch for not replatting, but that no unjunction had
been filed. Fossler looked up the date of passage of the
two ordinances and discovered that they would expire in
two days, anyway.
Mr. McAninch agreed to bring in the redivisions, but stated
that he would not have them ready by next Thursday, since
he is still negotiating the sale of one lot and a half.
4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Building Codes Fossler reported on some research which he has done this week
on the Southern Building Code, the Uniform Building Code, and
the BOCA Code. He purchase a copy of the Uniform Building
Code and borrowed copies of the BOCA Code from Pasadena.
He talked at length with officials in Pasadena, who are using
and like the BOCA Code. He learned from Pasadena, Alvin, and
Pearland and a couple more engineers that they do require
a professional registered engineer's stamp on all Commercial
buildings. Alvin also requires the signature of an
architect. Most areas use the Southern Building Code.
The people he talked to noted that the Codes are no better
than the person who enforces them. The consensus was that
the most practical was the Southern Building Code. The
Cities all alter them, however, to fit their needs.
Houston Building Code was recommended by several people.
Lack of Zoning in Houston might cause a problem for us.
Building REgulations Raney then reviewed a revised version of"the Building Regulations
which he has been working on. He noted that the City has
enacted the 1963 Electrical Code and has not brought'it up
to date. Discussion followed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by North, that the
Commission recommend adoption of the Building Regulations
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BUILDING REGULATION (continued)
with the changes that were made during the discussion.
MOTION PASSED, 5-1, Fossler dissenting.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Shore, that the
recommendation be made to the City Council that the Building
REgulations Ordinance be passed as an emergency measure
Monday night.
Raney and Zeitler questioned the need for an emergency
ordinance. They were reminded that the Commission had
imposed a moratorium on building permits until the
new regulations were passed.
MOTION PASSED, 5-1, Fossler dissenting.
Fire Code North has been considering Fire Zones and Codes. She noted
that the regulations considered made reference to the
National Fire Codes published by NFPA, but that these codes
had never been adopted and that no means of enforcement or
penalties had been established. Therefore she felt that
and ordinance enacting the National Fire Codes should
accompany the Building Regulation Ordinance.
MOTION WAS MADE by North, seconded by Raney, that the
Commission recommend to Council that the National Fire
Code of the NFPA be adopted.
MOTION PASSED, 4-0-2. For. North, Raney, Spears, Shore.
Against: None. Abstaining. Phillips, Fossler.
5. INFORMATION REPORTS
Fire Station Layout North reported on the layout of the Fire Station as amended
by the City Council last Monday night. The East Drive has
been eliminated and parking on the right side was flipped to
the right, instead of the left, and the right drive was
widened and made two-way.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The hour being late, it was agreed to carry any unfinished business over until the
next meeting and the meeting was adjourned.
Se' retary
Approved:; ��
FPZC-5-23-74
Noti ce
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Fri endswood Planning and Zoning
Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on:
THURSDAY MAY 23, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
7:30 3. JOINT SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL
Consider replacement for the vacant Commission position.
8;00 4. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Driveway, Parking and Sidewalk Standards
Comprehensive Plan
9:00 5. HEARING on REZONING REQUESTS
RR-1974-7 Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to rezone from
R-1 (Single-family residential) to Specific Use: Oil Well and
related structures - a four acre tract out of a 250 acre tract
out of Sec. 22 I&GN RR A-624, the southeast corner of said four
acre tract being located 930 feet west and 250 feet north of the
southeast corner of said 250 acre tract.
RR-1974--8 Request by Crown Central Petroleum Corporation to rezone from
R-1 (Single-family Residential) to Specific Use: Oil Well and
related structures - a four acre tract out of a 250 acre tract
out of Sec. 22 I&GN RR A-624, the northeast corner of said four
acre tract being located 2930 feet west and 265 feet south of the
northeast corner of said 250 acre tract.
6. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS AND REFERRALS
Lobella gym
Any other routine permits
7. SUBDIVISIONS - Heritage Estates III, Request for Preliminary Approval
8. VFI-S-CELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Preparation of 1974-75 budget
Any other routine business
9. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary
I certify that the above notice of meeting was osted on the bulletin bgapd at the City
Hall on the nineteenth day of May, 1974, at 11: 5 'c1`gc�,P M.
�_ .1 �_(p D �2 Secrgta,ry
FPZC-M-5-23-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 23, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at
Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on May 23, 1974. Chairman Tracy Spears
presided, calling the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman Vacancy
Clyde Raney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
AUDIENCE
Attached list follows minutes. Also present were all members of Council
except Mr. Windler who was represented by proxy and Mayor Lowe.
1. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER TO FILL VACANCY
Chairman Spears introducedMayor Ralph Lowe. Mayor Lowe stated that he wished
to discuss a plan to chose the Planning Commission member. He proposed that
the names of all nominees be put on the board. All Planning Commission members
and Council members would then vote in the following manner: If six names are
suggested, then each person voting would list all six names, giving his first
choice six votes, second choice five votes, and so forth. The person having
the most number of votes would be appointed.
This proposal was agreed to by common consent.
The names of Roger Mills, Sara Wiegel, Dorothy Jones, Janis Koenig, John
Tirado, and Ray Kaufhold were put on the board. Roger Mills requested that
his name be removed because of alck of time to adequately serve the Commission.
He thanked the group for the honor of being considered.
Following this, each person spoke briefly, answering questions from the
Commission and Council. City Manager Morgan and Mr. Bill McAndrews from Crown
Central were appointed to count votes. Following the vote and the tally, the
City Manager announced that John Tirado had received the most votes. The
Commission thanked the rest of the nominees for allowing their names to be
placed in nomination and invited Mr. Tirado to join the Commission during the
rest of the meeting, although he could not yet vote with the Commission. He
will be sworn in at Monday's Council meeting.
2. MINUTES
May 2, 1974 - Approved as presented.
May 16, 1974 - Approved as presented.
3. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Dow Pipeline Mr. 011ie Tuwnsend, representative of a committee working through
Village Green Civic Club presented a petition signed by 100% of
the Village Green property owners with one exception, which
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read as follows:
" To : The City of Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission.
We, the undersigned, being property owners within the City
of Friendswood, and that property being within 200 feet of
the proposed Dow Chemical Corporation's carbon monoxide
pipeline; respectfully petition the planning and zoning
Commission to retain residential zoning in the proposed --
pipeline's path. Further, we request the disapproval of any
new pipeline installation within the corporate limits of the
City of Friendswood.
We submit that this request is in keeping with the purposd
of the Friendswood Zoning Ordinance No. 174, Section 1, which
properly seeks to promote the general welfare of the City,
preserve the character of the district, conserve the value
of buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the
land.
We respectfully, and earnestly, request your support in
maintaining the residential character of Friendswood."
Mr. Donald R. Starbuck of 310 Stratmore presented the same
petition signed by ninety one residents. He stated that
only one person had elected not to sign the petion. He
listed three things which he felt were representative of the
attitude of people he had talked to. First, there was a
resentment toward Dow for going so far without contacting
the City in regard to rezoning. Second, there was a concern
in regard to the economic impact the pipeline would have on
the homes. Thirdly, there was a concern regarding the
safety of the line. (This petition was circulated in the
Kingspark-Whitehall area within 200 feet of the proposed line.)
Mr. Townsed presented a packet to each Commission containing
copies of the petition and of Federal regulations.
lie also read a letter to the Commission requesting that the
Commission contact the Railroad Commissioner Byron Tunnel
and request that a public hearing be held before the
Railroad Commission grants a permit, so that the citizens
would have a chance to give their views.
Dottie Redd, President of the Westwood PTO presented a letter
signed by all member officers of the PTO and Westwood
Principal Curtis Wilson expressing concern in regard to the
proposed pipeline and urging the Commission not to grant a
Specific Use Permit within the corporate limits of Friendswood
to Dow Chemical.
All action was deferred until a later date.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING
Crown Central #7 Chairman Spears called the hearing to order to consider the
RR-1974-7 rezoning of two four acre tracts of land out of a 250 acre
tract of land know as the Segelquist tract.
Crown Central #8
RR--1974-8 Mr. McAndrews stated that they wished to zone back to R-1
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tract which was asked to be zoned to specific use - oil well
in Rezoning Request #RR-1974- (Ware #1 well). Commissioner
Raney stated that we would like a letter from Crown Central
stating that they no longer require the Specific Use -Oil Well.
Mr. Bill McAndrews and Mr. 0. K. Haynie were present represent-
ing Crown Central Petroleum. Mr. Billy Verkin and Mr. M. L.
Powers were present as two of the three landowners of the
tract involved. Mr. Ed Lipp was also present, being the
District Exploration Manager for Crown Central.
An extended discussion followed. The unresolved problems
involving the placing of the oil wells at minimum disadvantage
to the property owners, who are desiring to develop a
subdivision in this area.
Kenneth Fossler left at 9:50, prior to the end of the
discussion.
Because final decisions on the placing of the wells cannot
be decided until additional study has been done, the Commission
agreed to table any action until more information is in and
the principals involved can reach agreement substantially on
what is the best way to go.
During the discussion the land owners mentioned the problem
of stray bullets from the rifle range coming onto their land.
Phillips left at the end of this discussion.
5. BUILDING PERMITS
Mustang Meadows Mr. Tommy Rives appeared before the commission respresenting
Mr. J. D. Kirkland who purchase land in the old Mustang
Meadows area and was refused a building permit. The oil
company (EXXON) had agreed that they could use the Exxon
private road. He wanted to know how they could build a
house there. Chairman Spears told him that no permits could
be issued in this area. This is an area which has no'City
utilities, no City streets and is boing sold by metes and
bounds.
During the discussion Mr, Rives stated that they had been told
that there were no pipeline easements there. Commission member.
Raney asked who had told them this. Rives did not know. He
was told that there is,a blanket easement on this land - that
the companies are not limited to a particular specified
corridor, but may put anything anytime anywhere they please.
6. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates Mr. James Gartrell was present to ask preliminary approval of
Section III Heritage Estates Section Three.
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Heritage Estates III (continued)
Considerable discussion followed as to when what plans
had or had not been submitted. No comment had been received
from City Engineer Heaney.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that
preliminary approval be given contingent on City Engineer
Heaney and Water and Sewer Superintendent Toon giving
approval to the submitted set of drawings, with the lot line
on adjoining tract lA to be corrected and with the
understanding that without a comment from the City Manager
that final approval would not be granted.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Drainage District Mr. Gartrell said that he would bring the Commission a
Map right-of-way map of the Drainage District showing
floodways.
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Driveway Standards Spears requested that Bob Atkinson bring the completed
standards to him and he will have it worked up in ordinance
form. Atkinson said that it had been proofed and was
ready for this.
Comprehensive Plan Atkinson presented a map of existing land use in the City.
He also presented a preliminary zoning plan which was then
discussed. He recommended that the present industrial
areas as well as mobile homes parks be left as non-
conforming uses. Density of cluster houses could be from
five to eight per acre. He also recommended planning for
purchase of additional land around the present City Hall.
In the circulation plan, he has had some difficulty in
linking Friendswood Link Road and an arterial west of
Friendswood Drive. He would like to talk to us about this
the next time he is at our meeting.
Atkinson left the maps presented and a couple of prints for
the Commission to mark up further.
8. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Lobella Qym. North reported that the Fire Marshall would not be able to look at
it until this week -end. She reported that in a conversation with Mr. Brame of
Brame Construction that he had said that more complete drawings would be submitted,
that the drainage of the parking lot and from the roof could be taken care of.
B. Mary Queen Catholic Church Pole Building. North reported that Building Inspector
Jones had given her a brochure which described a pole building which the Catholic
Church wished to put up for storage. No data was available on wind load at this
time. Father Johnwants to know whether he can build it or not. More information
was deemed necessary. This should be submitted as in a Commercial District.
c. Autumn Hills. North reported a phone conversation with Cauble on Autumn Hills.
He would get after their attorney if the attorney had not reported a contact
with City Attorney Hooks within two days.
D. Fire Code. North reported that Council did not pass the Fire Code on an
emergency basis.
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FPZC-M-5-23-741
Information Reports (continued)
9. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1974-75 Budget
10. ADJOURNMENT
E. Commercial Regulations. The Commercial REgulations
proposed by the Commission were passed on an emergency
basis at the last Council meeting and are now in effect.
F. Flood Insurance. North reported that the latest Flood
Insurance data had just been received from Dallas and
work on the ordinance could now proceed.
After considerable discussion the following budget figures
were resolved:
Planner ........$2500
Postage, minute books,�books,
office supplies .............. 400
Conferences ........................ 600
Map case... ....................... 150
Professional Engineer; Architect... 600
42 0
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Shore, that the budget
as listed be approved.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Secretary
Approved: .vw 7 q %
AUDIENCE
Those signing the register were:
Thomas Rives, 212 E. Edgewood, representing self and J.
William B. Patton, Councilman
Roger Mills, 209 Sunnyview, representing self, 482-1903
T. John Tirado, 530 Heather Lane, self, 482-2822
Sarah Wiegel, 211 Winding Road, self, 482-7475
Oliver Townsend, 915 Glenlea Court, self, 482-1189
Donald Starbuck, 310 Stratmore Drive, self, 482-1936
Robert S. Stamy, 204 Winding Road, self, 482-3971
George F. Prude, Jr., 911 Glenlea Court, self, 482-7018
Tom Carhart, 912 Glenlea Court, self, 482-1844
D. Kirkland, 482-1634
Louise Nicols, 311 Winding Road, Pres., Village Green Civic Club, 482-6477
Betty Carhart, 912 Glenlea Court, self, 482-1844
Marilyn Townsend, 915 Glenlea Court, self, 482-1189
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Audience (continued)
Billy Verkin, 4645 Wild Indigo #372, Houston, 77027, self
Bill McAndrews, Bellaire, Crown Central, 224-8550
Ed Lipp, Sugar Land, Crown Central, 224-8550
Denny Holt, 914 Glenlea Court, 482-3149
Ray Kaufhold, 206 Winding Road, self, 482-2511
Lois Carelock, 910 Riverside Court, Westwood Elementary
Dottie Redd, 203 Dover Lane, Westwood Elementary P.T.O.,
666-6666, Res. 627-0596
P.T.O., 482-2821
482-2774
FPZC-M-5-30-74
Because Thursday, May 30, 1974, was the fifth Thursday of the
month, a regular meeting of the Planning and zoning Commission
was not held.
Secretary
FPZC-M-6--6-74
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and
Zoning Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick,
Friendswood, Texas, on:
THURSDAY JUNE 6, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
Lobella Gym
Any other routine permits
4. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates, Section Three - Request for final approval
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Water and Sewer Supt. Ken Toon - Water line plans for F.M. 528 area
Plant capacities, etc.
Any other routine business
6. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Comprehensive Plan
Driveway, Parking, Sidewalk Standards
7. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary
f`Ti PTTFT0ATV
This is to certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at the Friendswood City Hall on the second dJune, 1974 at 8:15 o'clock P.M. ay
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
FPZC-M-6-6--74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 6, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at the
Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on June 6, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Tracy Spears presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman Kenneth Fossler
Clyde Raney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Bob Phillips
James Shore
John Tirado
AUDIENCE
Present were Chick McCraw, Joe McKenzie, and Mr. Lobella. Also Enrique Restrepo
with White's Auto Store.
1. MINUTES
No minutes were available.
2. BUILDING PERMITS
Lobella Gym Mr. Lobella was present to discuss the possiblity of his
building a gymnastics building on the back of the lot on
Laurel Drive across from the Junior High School. Fire Chief
Clarence White was present for comment concerning this
building, since it will be very close to a wooden building
presently on the lot. A layout of the proposed building
was discussed. Several consensuses were reached. It was
agreed that sidewalks in this area were not practical at this
time and would therefore not be required. Egress to the
street would be limited to a twenty-four foot access width.
All drainage would be to the street (culverts). An
additional horizontal exit would be provided between the
present wooden building and the new building.
Mr. Lobella will have his drawings revised and submit them
with a survey.
3. SUBDIVISIONS
Heritage Estates, Although a request for final approval had been placed on
Section Three the agenda, plans had not been submitted and Mr. Gartrell
was not present to request approval. Therefore, no action
was taken.
4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Median Cut Request Mr. Enrique Restrepo appeared before the Commission to
request that a cut be allowed in the median strip on
Friendswood Drive across from White's Auto Store, which he
now owns. After discussion , it was the consensus of the
FPZC-M-6-6-74 2
Miscellaneous Business (continued)
Commission that every store in town would like the same thing
and there was very little chance that it could ever be
approved. Mr. Restrepo was told to prepare a proposal,
however, if he wanted to.
Water supply lines Raney stated that the Commission has had a formal request
F.M. 528 from the City Manager to prepare a recommendation in
regard to water line and supply planning in the Sun Meadow/
F. M. 528 area. He has been looking at some figures in this
regard.
Mr. Kenneth Toon, Water and Sewer Superintendent was present
to inform the Commission on the present status of the
system and to advise us on possible plans for improvement.
He stated that from 250,000 to 300,000 gallons per week
are wasted in Sun Meadow Subdivision by flushing lines
to keep them clear of rusty water. The suggestion has
been made that a line be run from Sun Meadow to Fox
Meadows, thus linking up with the main part of the
Friendswood system. Length of this line if run through
Windsong is 2.8 miles. If runout the front of Sun
Meadows, the length is 2.4 miles.
The problem in Friendswood proper is a shortage of water.
Mr. Toon stated that the only thing saving us from a
real problem now is the slowness of subdivisions to
develop. He stated that if the subdivisons presently
approved start moving the City water supply is in trouble.
North stated that she felt the water supply had been in
trouble for some years so far as water for fire fighting
was concerned.
Cost of new wells has become very high. The Sun Meadow
well complex would cost $190,000 to duplicate.
Other water sources were discussed. Mr. Toon stated that
plans had been discussed with anothercommunity to bring
water down F.M. 2351. He had asked two or three years
ago that the City reserve two million gallons a day. No
action has been taken.
Another possible water source is the Brazos River. Raney
stated that, if this source is used, the suggestion has
been made that surface storage would be located between
Friendswood and Alvin around the vicinity of the
TV tower. One problem with this water is that the
solids count is high.
Mr. Toon stated that he would like to work with the
Commission in solving this problem. Raney stated that
he would work with him. Spears suggested that Tirado
also work in this area. North will work if needed.
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Miscellaneous Business (continued)
FPZC-M-6-6-74
Flood Plain Management Chick McCraw was present to suggest that the Commission
become familiar with a law requiring the Water Development
Board to approve certain subdivisions lying within the
flood plain. She has also attended a meeting recently
concerning subsidence during which studies were referred
to which could be obtained by City Officials, but which
were not passed out at the meeting. Spears and Raney
said that they would obtain what they could of these reports.
Joe McKenzie thought Councilman Baker might have some of
this information.
Flood Level Delineation Shore will check w t details on applying for expansion of
the 100-year flood level delineation into areas now within
the City of Friendswood.
Amoco Pipeline: The Secretary reported that Council would like a recommend -
Coward's Creek ation regarding the Coward's Creek drossing of the Amoco
pipeline. Raney stated that he would put a package together
on this.
Castlewood Street The Secretary reported that Fossler, although he could not
Improvement be present tonight was concerned about the plans for
improving Castlewood Drive (West). It was his opinion
that, since the Commission had discussed the straightening
of Castlewood in the Imperial Gardens area because of the
hazardous conditions on the curve in the area of the
swimming pool, that this should be taken into consideration
when the bond money is spent to improve the street.
Councilman Zeitler informed the Commission that the bond
money was not for straightening the road. Discussion
followed. A suggested alternative was to improve
Castlewood up to the curve from both directions, but not
to spend any money at this time on the curve. The
consensus of the Commission was to tell Councilman Zeitler
that the Commission recommends that the Council not pave
the street "tomorrow." That the Commission will make a
recommendation.
Pine Shadows The Secretary reported that Pine Shadows Subdivision had not
been filed.
Street Numbering The Secretary reported a,probiem in street numbering on
Heather Lane near John Tirado. Numbering begins on the
Merriewood side of the subdivision and then proceeds both
clockwise and counterclockwise around the circular street.
City Attorney Opinion Mr. Spears handed out a written report on a meeting which
he and Vice -Chairman Raney had had with new City Attorney
William Olsen in regard to Zoning, Subdivision, the Curb
Cut Ordinance, and the Commercial District Regulations.
Temporary Building The Commission discussed the fact that two members of the
and Electrical Commission, North and Raney, had been asked to serve as
Inspectors temporary electrical and building inspectors until a
permanent replacement can be found. Since the question had
FPZC-M-6-6-74 4
Miscellaneous business (continued)
had been raised by a Council member that this might cause
a conflict o finterest, they asked the members of the Commission
for their views as to whether this would cause any problems or
conflict of interest as far as the Commission was concerned.
After discussion, the consensus was reached that it would cause
no problems. All members agreed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary (/
Approved:
FPZC-M-6-13-74
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given of a "workshop" meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning
Commission to be held at Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick, on:
THURSDAY JUNE 13, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which the following items will be discussed informally:
Planning Consultant Bob Atkinson - Comprehensive Plan
Circulation Plan
Any other routine business.
and during which the meeting may be convened in a special session to consider the
following items only on a formal basis:
Routine Building Permits
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Secretary
rFRTTFTrATF
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was poasted on the bulletin board at
the Friendswood City Hall on the ninth day of June, 1974, at 11:15 P.M. o'clock.
Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary
FPZC-M-5-13-74
An informal "workshop" session of the Planning Commission was held on June 13, 1974,
at Friendswood City Hall. Bob Atkinson was not able to attend, but the Comprehensive
Plan was discussed.
No routine building permits were presented, so no formal meeting was held.
A GL2 n&,7I
Secretary
FPZC-6-20-74
Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and
Zoning Commission will be held at Friendswood City Hail, 109 East Willowick,
Friendswood, Texas, on:
THURSDAY JUNE 20, 1974 7:30 P.M.
at which time the following items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
3. BUILDING PERMITS
Routine Permit.Referrals
Car wash
4. REZONING REQUESTS
None
5. SUBDIVISIONS
None
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Curb cut design on FM 518
Any other Routine Business _.AM
7. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Comprehensive Plan
Circulation Plan
8. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary
rFRTTFTrATF
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
Friendswood City Hall on the sixteenth day of June, 1974, at 11:15 o'clock P.M.
Planning and Zoning ommission ecretary
FPZC-M-6-20-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 20, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at the
Friendswood City Hall on June 20, 1974. Chairman Tracy Spears presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman
Clyde Raney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Bob Phillips
John Tirado
James Shore
AUDIENCE
Gilbert Goerig, 1311 Thomas,
Jimmy Coleman, 8310 Fender, Houston
1. Minutes
No:minutes were available.
2. Building Permits
MEMBERS ABSENT
Kenneth Fossler
Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Car Wash Mr. Gilbert Goerig and Mr. Jimmy Coleman were present to
present plans for a proposed car wash planned for the
area between the Tex Gas station and the Stop and Go
center. Discussion of set -backs, traffic flow, and
structural design followed. Planned color is burnt orange
and brown.
There is a fence on the back of the property, according to
Mr. Goerig, which may be as much as five feet on their
property. It is not "solid in nature" as required by our
Commercial Regulations, however, and Mr. Goerig agreed
that a six foot fence, solid -in -nature, and sight pleasing
would be constructed to separate his commercial area from
the adjoining residential lots.
The building as presently designed does not meet the
design load requirements for live and wind loads. Also,
the entrance driveway was only thirty feet wide. Mr.
Goerig will return, possibly next meeting with revised plans
to meet the required 20-25 psf design loads and with the
entrance drive widened to 35 feet.
3. Planning Consultant
Comprehensive Plan Bob Atkinson was present for discussion of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan revision. The Plan as modified by the
Commission was discussed andevaluated by Mr. Atkinson.
Some further modifications were made. He will return with
FPZC--M-6-20-74 2
Planning Consultant (continued)
a map of the Comprehensive Plan as modified.
Circulation plans were also discussed. Of particular
concern was the need for the extension of Quaker's Drive
into F. M. 2351, and the connection between Whispering
Pines arterial and its extension south and west of F. M.
518.
4. Information Reports
Curb Cut Ordinance Spears reported that City Attorney Olsen had completed the
Curb Cut Ordinance and will have it posted to be read at
the next Council meeting.
C-1 District Ordinance Spears reported that City Attorney Olsen is working on the
C-1 District regulations, but needs more parking lot data.
Raney is working on this data. Bob Atkinson suggested that
it be required that all drainage must be kept on -site, and
that no over property line drainage be allowed.
F.M. 5258 Water Supply Tirado reported that he will be getting with Water and
Sewer Superintendent Toon in regard to recommendations
for extending the Sun Meadow water system.
Flood Insurance Shore expressed his concern that the Commission may have
abdicated its responsibility in not determining flood
height levels in undelineated areas as required by the
Flood Insurance Ordinance. This has been turned over
to the City Manager. Mr. Shore also reported that a
letter had been sent to Paul Gillette, local representative
for Flood Insurance, with a copy to Mr. Bernstein, head
of HUD Flood Insurance, inquiring about and expressing
a desire to have the remainder of Friendswood studied
and 100-year flood heights set.
Curb cuts - FM 518 North reported that observation of the driveways leading
into the curb cuts on new sections of F.M. 518 does not
support the premise that curb cuts are being planned
with ten foot minimum radii, as was our understanding.
North was instructed to contact Mr. Schultz, of the
highway department, again and informhim of this fact and
ask what can.be done to correct it.
Amoco Pipeline:
Coward Creek Crossing Raney reported that the Drainage District had approved an
underground crossing of Coward's Creek in the Lori Woods,
Imperial Gardens area. The City Council felt that this
should be a City of Friendswood Decision and had referred
it to the Planning Commission. Since this question had
not been listed on the agenda, no decision could be
reached this evening, however.
Phillips suggested that interested citizens would come .
before the Commission next week and express themselves.
Raney will check to see if Amoco is committed. If not,
Presidents of the Civic Clubs will be notified and this
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FPZC-M-6--20-74
Amoco Pipeline (continued)
will be put on next week's agenda.
Mustang Meadows North reported that representatives for and Mrs. Kirkland
had appeared before Council at last Monday's meeting to ask
why she had been refused a building permit by the Planning
Commission. City Attorney Olsen explained that this
would have been a violation of VCST 974a regarding the
subdivision of land and would also have been in violation
of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. It was explained that
it would unlawful for the City to serve any such land
with public utilities owned by the City. The land involved
is apparently Lots 14 and 15 of the proposed Mustang
Meadows Subdivision as described by metes and bounds.
Heritage III The Secretary reported that she had heard no more from
Mr. Gartrell in regard to Heritage Estates, Section III,
since he had requested to be on the agenda last week, and
had stated that he would have the plans in so he could be
on the agenda this week.
Fire Station Forms are in place and some plumbing has been installed for
the new Fire Station. Some confusion over which were the
final plans has caused a delay in pouring the slab until
next week, however.
5. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss and the Your being late, the meeting
was adjourned.
Secretary
Approved:
NOTICE OF MEETING
FRIENDSW OOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning
and Zoning Commission will be held at the Friendswood City Hall, 109 East
Willowick, on:
THURSDAY JUNE 27, k874 7:30 P.M.
at which time thefollowing items of business will be considered:
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS.
3. ROUTINE BUILDING PERMITS.
4. REZONING REQUESTS.
None
S. SUBDIVISIONS.
None
6. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Comprehensive Plan
Amoco Pipeline Crossing of Coward's Creek
Any other routine business
7. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE
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Secretary - -
I certify -that the above notice of meeting was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on the twenty-fourth day of June, 1974, at ,?;/h o'clock P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary
FPZC-6-27-74
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 27, 1974
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at the
Friendswood City Hall, 109 East Willowick at 7:30 P.M., June 27, 1974. Chairman
Tracy Spears presided.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tracy Spears, Chairman Bob Phillips
Clyde Raney, Vice -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Kenneth Fossler
James Shore
John Tirado
AUDIENCE
Present in the audience were Cathy Raney, Ann Spears, and Marie Moore and
Patty Meraz, both of the Friendswood Journal.
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
May 23, 1974 - Approved as presented.
June b, 1974 - Approved as presented.
June 20, 1974 - Approved as presented.
2. BUILDING PERMITS
Car Wash Mr. Gilbert Goerig was present to show revised plans for a
car wash. In answer to Spear's question as to how the design
was changed to meet the wind load standards, he answered that
they had changed the gauge of the metal covering and also the
anchor bolts.
Sign. The sign presented was red and white incolor and did not
meet wind loading standards, so Mr. Gorig complied with a request
to remove the sign from the plans. This will be worked out
later. An engineer's seal is needed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Shore, seconded by Tirado, that the
Commission recommend approval of the plans as presented.
MOTION PASSED, 5-0-1, with North abstaining.
3. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Amoco Pipeline Raney reported that he had contacted Mr. White of Amoco and
Coward's Creek invited him to attend tonight's meeting. Mr. White indicated
Crossing that they would rather go underground with the pipeline rather
than engage in a controversy since they had not received approval
from the Drainage District to go overhead. Raney reported that
to go overhead would take about three days, whereas going
FPZC-M-6-27-74 2
Amoco Pipeline (continued)
going underground would take about three to six weeks. He
would recommend that the line be put above ground.
Further discussion followed. The consensus of the majority
appeared to be that a decision had been made, that to dispute
and change the decision now would result in undue delay, and
that the change was not worth the hassle.
MOTION WAS MADE by Raney, seconded by Fossler, that, due to
the need to allow construction of the Amoco Pipeline to
proceed in an orderly fashion, it is recommended that this
issue not be reopened.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Castlewood Fossler asked if there had been any recent news about Castlewood.
Improvements The answer was no.
518 Curb Cuts North reported that she had contacted Dean Schultz of the
Highway Department, who would have Woodrow Baine contact
her this coming week in regard to the curb cuts on 518.
Raney would like to have Phillips and Atkinson present at
this meeting.
Weiner Store Fossler asked about the status of the Weiner Store expansion.
Expansion North reports no evidence that the building is to be expanded
and construction on the main store has presently stopped.
Raney wants to see the hedge maintenance enforced. Spears
will call and check on the latest status.
4. PLANNING CONSULTANT
Parking Lot Planning Consultant Bob Atkinson was present to discuss
Drainage parking lot drainage. REcommendations discussed included
a maximum four inch cut for a parking lot, minimum garde to
be 1/8 inch per foot, maximum to be 1 inch per foot, and
a minimum eight inch pipe.
Fossler left.
5. INFORMATION REPORTS
Water Supply John Tirado reported on his investigation of current water
plans. He referred to a plan soo to be published by Bill
Walsh and Bovay Engineers for Galveston County Water Authority.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
S cretaryLv//~
Approved: dcf eotha'