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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
November 16, 2006
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday,
November 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood
Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered:
l.Call to order.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following present:
Chairman Jim Gibson
Vice Chairman Kevin Holland
Commissioner Bob Bertrand
Commissioner Marcus Rives
Staff Planner Diana Steelquist
Development Coordinator Mona Miller
Council Liaison John LeCour
2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons.
J.J. Brown, 38 Wilderness Trail, expressed his opposition to the approval of Jacob's
Landing. He stated that it violates City Ordinance 2000-01 because it does not provide
Right of Way as required in the Major Thoroughfare Plan for the proposed extension of
Brittany Bay Blvd.
3.Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of Minutes for the October 26, 2006 regular meeting
b.Approval of Minutes for the November 2, 2006 regular meeting
Motion: Be11rand -to approve
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
4.Consideration and possible action regarding the requested Land Use Change for 301
Laurel being 0.8953 acres, Lot 20, Harvey and Stout Subdivision, (Vol. 315, Page 79
G.C.D.R.), City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas From: Original Business
District (OBD), To: Planned Unit Development (PUD)
5.Consideration and possible action regarding the requested Specific Use Permit -Office
Park Uses, for 301 Laurel being 0.8953 acres, Lot 20, Harvey and Stout Subdivision,
(Vol. 315, Page 79 _G.C.D.R.), City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas From:
Planned Unit Development (PUD) To: SUP -Office Park uses.
Motion: Bertrand -to consider Items 4. and 5. at the same time since they are for the
same address.
Second: Holland
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Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
Chairman Gibson explained that a Public Hearing was held on November 6, 2006 to
receive testimony on these two items. He added that no opposition was expressed at the
Public Hearing.
Motion: Bertrand -to approve Items 4. and 5.
Second: Rives
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
Commissioner Bertrand commended Mr. Banfield for volunteering on the downtown
project for years; and for investing his money toward the proposed vision for downtown.
Amended Motion: Holland -to approve with a minimum of 5 trees on Shadowbend and
the addition of planter boxes
Second: Rives
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
6.Consideration and possible action regarding the requested Specific Use Permit-Daycare,
Daycare with music classes, being 0.7471 acres out of Reserve "G", Block 19, Forest
Bend Subdivision, Section 3, City of Friendswood, Harris County, Texas From:
Neighborhood Commercial (NC), To: SUP -Daycare, Daycare with music classes.
Chairman Gibson explained that the Public Hearing was also held on this item on
November 6, 2006. He added that the building was previously a daycare for over twenty
years, but the business has been closed for over nine months.
Motion: Bertrand -to approve
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
A short discussion ensued on whether or not the property had an existing sidewalk on
Blackhawk.
Amended Motion: Be11rand -to approve with the requirement of adding a sidewalk on
Blackhawk if there is not one existing
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
7.Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Jacob's Landing.
Commissioner Bertrand questioned Ms. Steelquist about the public comment regarding
the right of way. Ms. Steelquist explained that one of the routes of Brittany Bay
Boulevard showed a portion of it on this prope11y. However, she added that the route has
not been finalized and she was told by Engineering Staff that R.O.W. would not be
required on this property.
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Motion: Bertrand -to approve with staff comments
Second: Rives
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
8.Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Boone Subdivision.
Ms. Steelquist explained that the applicant has asked that this item be tabled until they
can finish making corrections to the plat.
Motion: Holland -to table
Second: Rives
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
9.Discussion and possible action regarding definitions of Streets and Blocks.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the length and definition of blocks and cul-de
sacs. Commissioner Bertrand expressed his concern for making sure that sidewalks get
installed on every project. The Commission agreed that a definition of sidewalks should
be added under the definition of street. Ms. Steelquist will place this item on a later
agenda for more discussion.
10.Discussion and possible action regarding P&Z Liaison schedules.
Motion: Bertrand-to approve the schedule as prepared by Staff
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
11.Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the Zoning Ordinance to create a
Downtown Zoning District.
Ms. Steelquist presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed downtown
zoning. A lengthy discussion ensued. Commissioner Bertrand would like staff to
prepare an impact study on each existing business in the downtown area. He is concerned
about any changes to the zoning ordinance having unintended consequences on
established businesses. Staff will try to have a rep01t prepared before year's end. The
Commission would also like the information on the proposed changes forwarded to City
Council for comments. Comments should be directed back to city staff. The
Commission would then like to meet to discuss the proposed changes in a workshop
setting with Council.
Motion: Bertrand-to approve as presented
Second: Gibson
Amended Motion: Bertrand-move to table until an impact study can be done
Commissioner Bertrand withdrew his motion and amended motion.
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12.Conununications from the C01mnission.
13.Reports.
a.Council Liaison
b.Staff
Ms. Steelquist reminded the Conunission of a Joint Public Hearing scheduled for
December 4, 2006 regarding the commercial reserve of Friendswood Lakes West.
Ms. Steelquist suggested that the Permitted Use Table be placed on a later agenda to
review allowed uses.
14.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8: 17 pm.
0).��� Mona Ann Miller
Development Coordinator
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