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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 5, 1978
The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Corrrrnission met in a regular meeting on Thursday January 5, 1978 at 7: 30 p.m., in the City Hall with the following rnernbers present:
T.Spears -ChairrranP. J. MizeJames TarrR.MoraRay Utley
With a quorum present and Robert Phillips absent, also Harold Rawley the following business was transacted:
JOHN HUDSON -TRAFFIC ENGINEERS
Mr. Hudson of traffic engineers discussed with the Corronission areas of concern within the City on street patterns. Mr. Hudson stated Greenbriar should extend into FM 528.
It is Mr. Hudsons opinion that large collector streets in resident districts should be less continous, these being with an excess of 1500 cars per day. Leaving thoroughfares to ·carry the bulk of traffic with additional streets to connect the arterial streets.
Streets connecting subdivisions to rrajor thoroughfares should not be offset to the right by another intersection for the purpose of signalizing. In the case of such an intersection, the distance between the intersecting streets should be 600-1000 feet apart.
Offsets to the left are rrore acceptable, This type of offset nay be si gnalized with the streets at a distance of 150-500 feet.
WILDERNESS TRAILS SUBDIVISION (preliminary)
Mr. Coulson presented the plat of Wilderness Trails subdivision to the Corrrrnission for preliminary approval. The Commission asked that the easement line up with Glenshan non. The Comnission also asked that two lots be used for mini-parks, and the City Engmeers approval on curbs.
MOTION: (Ray Utley) preliminary approval on Wilderness Trail Subdivision contingent on two mini-parks, easement line with Glenshannon, and the City Engineers approval of curbs. Second: P. J. Mize Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
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HIDDEN COVE (final)
Mr. Benny Baker presented the plat for Hidden Cove for final approval. The c:ompletable time of the project being 1 1/2 years.
MOTION: (R. Mora) for final approval of Hidden Cove Second: P. J. Mize Vote: FOR Tracy Spears ABSTAINED: Ray Utley Janes Tarr R.MoraP. J. Mize MOTION CARRIED
FRIENDSWOOD WEST SECTION I (final)
M r. Stan Sarrnan presented the plans fo r Friendswood West Section I, for final approval. 'The plans now reflect a 2.12 density for section I with adequate lot sizes.
The Commission asked that the reserve be labled "reserve park", and also all the easerrents be labeled.
A letter of drainage approval is to be obtained lfirom the Galveston County engineer.
'The Commission asked that tl1e drives on Segalquest should be arranged so traffic would head out onto the street.
Builders will be responsible to c:onstruct sidewalks throughout the subdivision, and be included in the c:ovenance.
MOTION: (R. Mora) final approval of Friendswood West Section I. Second: J. Tarr Vote: FOR Tracy Spears ABSTAINED: Ray Ttley Jarres Tarr R.MoraP. J. Mize MOTION CARRIED
MR. CLIFF BROCK -SUBDIVISION AT FM 518 & FM 528
Mr. Brock carre before the Commission to discuss plans for a future subdivision across from Polly Ranch on the southwest side of FM 518.
There would be approximately 130 lots of 1/2 acre each, out of a total 85 acres.
The Commission advised Mr>. Brock if the subdivision was to be on an open ditch 120' frontage on the lots would be needed.
BUSINESS
Sign Ordinance -After discussion the Commission decided th e following recormrendations should be presented to Council on the p;roposed si gnordinance:
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1... Fees -Change the permit fee to $10.00 for non-electric and $50. 00 for electric signs, with no annual inspection fee.
2, Setbacks -Change the footage requirements to simply "no part of the sign sh all overhang publ ic property.
3.Grandfather Clause -The grandfather clause would be changedfrom 5 years to 10 years.
The Corronission decided not to change the proposal on si gn size, or on marquis si gns.
MOTION: (P. J. Mize) to recorrarend to Council the above three amendments to the proposed sign ordinance. Second: R. Utley Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
A m::>tion was made for adjournement. The meeting adjourned at 10: 00 p .m.
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