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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
January 4, 2007
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Conunission was held Thursday,
January 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood
Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered:
1.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm with the following present:
Chairman Jim Gibson
Vice Chairman Kevin Holland
Commissioner Bob Bertrand
Commissioner Marcus Rives
Commissioner Sherry Weesner
Commissioner Mark Van Riper
Staff Planner Diana Steelquist
Development Coordinator Mona Miller
Council Liaison Jim Hill
Commissioner Roy Klussendorf was absent.
2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons.
None.
3.Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of Minutes for the December 21, 2006 special/regular meeting.
Motion: Holland -to approve
Second: Bertrand
Commissioners Holland and Be1irand withdrew their motions to allow for discussion.
Motion: Weesner-to remove minutes from consent agenda
Second: Gibson
Voted For: Unanimous
Commissioner Mark Van Riper entered the meeting at 7:05 pm.
Motion Carried
Commissioner Bertrand explained two corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Weesner
also had one additional statement to add regarding the date for the next comprehensive plan
meeting.
Motion: Weesner-to approve with amendments
Second: Be1irand
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Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
4.Discussion and possible action regarding draft report of the Development Process
Committee with Tom Samson, DPC Chairman.
Mr. Samson stated that he would be glad to answer any questions that the Commissioners
might have regarding the draft of the final draft DPC report. Commissioner Holland
ment ioned a memo from Commissioner Rives with comments. Commissioner Rives
submitted that memo to Mr. Samson regarding drainage plan requirements for Single
Family lots.
Several Commissioners commended the conunittee for the work they have done. A
discussion ensued regarding the report and ways to accomplish some of the items on the
committee's "wish list".
Commissioner Holland asked when the City considered an applicant "vested". Ms.
Steelquist explained that state law has changed to state that an applicant is vested from
the point of first contact. Chairman Gibson reminded the Commission that this item is on
the agenda for their workshop and can be discussed further at that time. Commissioner
Be11rand pointed out that both drainage districts in Friendswood should be referenced in
the report. Commissioner Holland suggested that the process list be listed on the City
website.
6.Discussion and possible action regarding definitions of blocks, sidewalks and public
streets.
The Commission noted that their previous recommended changes had been made to the
definitions. Ms. Steelquist suggested that the Commission make a recommendation to
City Council that the Subdivision Ordinance be amended to include this information.
Commissioner Weesner agreed that these changes should be added to the Subdivision
Ordinance without delay.
Motion: Bertrand -to recommend the Subdivision Ordinance be amended per the
recommended changes
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
7.Discussion and possible action regarding January 21, 2007 workshop items.
Chairman Gibson explained that he would like each Commissioner to address the
discussion item list and streamline their thoughts on each item to discuss at the workshop.
He agreed that many of the items will · need lengthy discussions to work through;
however, they will use this list to set goals for the year. Commissioner Bertrand asked
that one item be added to the discussion list. He asked that staff get some direction from
City Council as to Conunercial zoning. Chairman Gibson asked Ms. Steelquist to
address this with the City Manager and he would poll the Council Members and the
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Mayor. Ms. Steelquist stated that the retreat is scheduled to be held at the Village on the
Park meeting room at 401 Parkwood on January 25 th at 4 pm. Commissioner Holland
asked Ms. Steelquis� to invite City Council to the retreat.
8.Communications from the Commission
None.
9.Reports
a.Council Liaison
None.
b.Staff -DRC report for December 2006
Ms. Steelquist stated that the December DRC report was attached for the
Commissions review. She explained that staff is also holding ongoing meetings with
West Ranch. She also mentioned that she will help facilitate a meeting for the
Millennium Group to meet with the HOA and residents regarding connecting their
golf cart path to the Manning property. She stated that this meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 16 th• Several Commissioners expressed interest in attending the
meeting.
10.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
OJbte,� C'GQL
Development Coordinator
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Minutes of a Special Meeting
of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2007
A special meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday,
January 16, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at the City of Friendswood Activity Building at 416
Morningside, Friendswood, Texas.
A presentation by Brett Nichols with the Millennium Group was made regarding development
of a golf ca1t route to and from recently acquired property (previously known as the Manning
property).
No Plam1ing & Zoning Commissioners attended the meeting.
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