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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HELD THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007, AT 7:00
PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S.
FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
PUBLIC HEARING
1.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:48 pm with the following present:
Chairman Jim Gibson
Commissioner Kevin Holland
Commissioner Robert Bertrand
Commissioner Sherry Weesner
City Attorney John Olson
Administrative Secretary III Rhonda Baker
Interim Dir. of Community Dev. Frank Manigold
Asst. to the City Manager Nick Haby
2.To receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding the following:
a.Final plat of Hunters Creek Estates Private, a 45.8921 acre tract of land, being
replatted of Hunters Creek Estates, situated in the Sarah McKissick League, Abstract
151, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Mr. Bysur sooke in support of the replat. He liked the idea of a gated community.
b.Replat of Oak Creek Forest, Lot 1, a 1.933 acre tract of land, situated in the Hoidale
and Coffman Subdivision, J.T. Perry and E.M. Austin League, Abstract 20, City of
Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Mr. Pena, the owner of the property, spoke for the replating and explained that he
would like to remove the private pond from his prope1ty. He referenced a moratorium
set by the City on January 22, 2007, for property that is 5 acres or less. He stated that
his paper work was submitted during the time of that moratorium and that there will
not be any fmther development on the property.
Mr. Birdwell is not opposed because the area floods. He questioned where the water
would go if Mr. Pena did remove the pond.
Mr. Webb said the water is not draining in the right direction and every time it rains
the area floods. Therefore, the pond is needed to help with the flooding in the area.
Mr. Pena explained that the city and drainage district reviewed the plans for the pond
and suggested an outlet be installed to take care of the drainage, which he did. He
added that previously, the city put a pipe under his property with out his knowledge.
In addition, he stated that someone previously gave a drainage easement for storm
sewer and that the pond on his property is a private pond.
Mrs. Webb explained that every time we have a heavy rain, the area floods. She
stated that she originally sold the five acres, but told the new owner not to build more
than one home on the five acre tract. She added that the new home was built much
higher and that she will sue the City of Friendswood if her house floods.
Chairman Jim Gibson asked City Attorney Olson for legal advice about the pond. It
appears that the pond was for the five acres and that they will have to allow for the
drainage. Mr. _Olson will check on this.
3.Adjourn Public Hearing
REGULAR MEETING
1.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:59 pm with the following present:
Chairman Jim Gibson
Commissioner Kevin Holland
Commissioner Robert Bertrand
Commissioner Sherry Weesner
Administrative Secretary III Rhonda Baker
Interim Dir. of Community Dev. Frank Manigold
Asst. to the City Manager Nick Haby
2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons
None
3.Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of minutes for the May 3, 2001 regular meeting
Motion: Holland -to approve
Second: Weesner
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
4.Consideration and possible action regarding a zone change request from Single Family
Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC) for 1700 Parkwood (FM 528),
being 12.260 acres in the A.H. Jackson Survey, A-128, Galveston County, Friendswood,
Texas
Motion: Holland -to table
Second: Gibson
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Downtown District zoning
Commissioner Holland has a list of things to change and would like the map attached.
Commissioner Bertrand also has a list of changes he would like done. Commissioner
Wessner will make some changes and bring them to staff. Need to update the zoning map.
Motion: Wessner -send to council
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
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Commissioner Bertrand asked to amend the motion to state that a Permitted Use Table
impact statement be done for the area before a public hearing.
Amended Motion: Weesner
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
6.Consideration and possible action regarding vacating the final plat of Hunters Creek
Estates (recorded August 9, 2004)
Motion: Holland -to approve
Second: Bertrand
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
Commissioner Robert Be1trand asked staff if everything has been turned in on this final
plat? Nick stated that we do have everything.
7.Consideration and possible action regarding final plat of Hunters Creek Estates Private
Motion: Wessner-to approve
Second: Bertrand
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
8.Consideration and possible action regarding the Replat of Oak Creek Forest. Lot 1.
Motion: Be1trand -to approve
Second: Weesner
Commissioner Weesner asked Mr. Olson for back up information before the next
meeting. Commissioner Holland explained that he has personal knowledge of the
prope1ty.
Amended Motion: Weesner -to table
Second: Gibson
Voted For: Unanimous
9.Discussion and Possible action regarding the Comprehensive Plan
Motion Carried
Draft Plan to be sent to City Council, still waiting on department heads. Commissioner
Weesner asked to send what we have forward to City Council and send the remainder of
information when it is available. Commissioner Holland added that he would like Public
Works comments on the land use map also. Mr. Haby stated that the City Manager will
talk to senior staff at the next meeting.
Motion: Weesner -to send available information forward to City Council
Second: Gibson
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
10.Communications from the Commission
Conunissioner Bertrand announced that he will resign at the end of his term.
Commissioner Holland stated that he turned in his letter to be reappointed to the
Commission, but needs to speak with the City Attorney.
11.Reports
a.Council liaison
None
b.Staff
None
12.Adjourmnent
Motion: Weesner
Second: Gibson
Voted For: Unanimous
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
&�� Rhonda Baker
Motion Carried