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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING & RETREAT
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
7:00PM
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE
ROOM OF CITY HALL
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1.The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. The following people were in attendance:
Chairman Jim Gibson
Vice Chairwoman Sherry Weesner
Commissioner Roy Klusendorf
City Planner Mona Miller
Development Coordinator Aubrey Harbin
Commissioner Michael Brown
Commissioner Mark McLean
Commissioner David O'Farrell
City Council Liaison Laura Ewing
City Attorney Bob�:,·'.?:;::··::::!::::
2.Consideration and possible action regarding a possible amendment to Appendix B,
Subdivision Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances regarding platting
No action taken. The item was briefly discussed and requested to be placed on the
agenda for the next regular meeting. Chairman Gibson explained that the amendment
would affect platting of properties that were recorded years ago by metes and bounds.
City Attorney Bobby Gervais explained that it is adding and taking away exemptions as
to when a plat is required.
3.Consideration and possible action regarding 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission
goals
The commissioners reviewed the goals from 2007 to determine which ones were met
satisfactorily and which ones would remain for 2008. Achievements for 2007 include
adopting the Downtown District zoning, amending sidewalk policies and maintaining
liaison assignn1ents to various committees. They felt that establishing criteria for
rezoning of commercial properties would be addressed in the revision of the
Comprehensive Plan.
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The following goals were set for 2008:
1.Completion of the Comprehensive Plan
2.Review and revision of the Zoning Ordinance
4.Review and revision of the Subdivision Ordinance
Ewing stated that she has received complaints that not enough signage is allowed for
large retail centers.
4.The retreat was adjourned at 7:45pm.
These minutes submitted respectfully by:
Aubrey Harbin
Development Co 2