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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
7:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1.The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in attendance.
Chairman Jim Gibson
Commissioner David O'Farrell
Commissioner Mark McLean
City Planner Mona Miller
City Councilmember Mike Barker
Commissioner Michael Brown
Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam
City Attorney Bobby Gervais
Development Coord. Aubrey Harbin
CD Director Les McMahen
2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons
None
3.Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of Minutes for the March 31, 2008 special meeting
b.Approval of Minutes for the April 3, 2008 regular meeting
c.Approval of Minutes for the April 8, 2008 special meeting
d.Approval of Minutes for the April 17, 2008 regular meeting
e.Approval of Minutes for the April 21, 2008 special meeting
Motion to Approve: Brown
Second: McLean
Vote: 5 to O (Unanimous) Motion Carried
4.Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments regarding references to
sidewalks in:
a.Section I., Appendix B, Subdivision Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
b.Section III., Appendix B, Subdivision Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
c.Chapter 70, Article III. Construction, of the Code of Ordinances
d.Section IV of the Design Criteria Manual
e.Section VI of the Design Criteria Manual
Motion to approve with the amendment to clarify the document that is being referred to
in the reference to "Section 1.04 of this document" in the Design Criteria Manual Section
VI: Moghaddam
Second: Brown
Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried
5.Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Section 6 of
Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances, regarding non-conforming
lots, structures, uses of land and structures and characteristics of use-
Motion to make recommendation and move forward to workshop with CC: Brown
Second: Moghaddam
Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried
6.Consideration and possible action regarding a legal opinion from the City Attorney
regarding Comprehensive Plans
No action taken. City Attorney Gervais explained that he has done a great deal of
research and should have it ready for the next regular meeting.
7.Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to Appendix B of the
Subdivision Ordinance to revise platting requirements for various subdivisions of
tracts, lots or parcels of land (as presented at the JPH 4/21/08)
Motion to approve as presented at the JPH: Moghaddam
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried
8.Consideration and possible action regarding the Planning and Zoning Com mission
approval process
There was some discussion led by Gibson in how to streamline the approval and
recommendation processes through P&Z and City Council. It was decided to schedule
P&Z meetings immediately following JPH meetings with City Council in order to make
recommendations, if there is not a lot of opposition, to move the item forward in the
process to City Council. This change may reduce waiting periods of up to two weeks.
No vote required.
9.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix A, Sign
Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances, regarding non-conforming and obsolete signs
(as presented at the JPH 4/21/08)
Motion to approve as presented at JPH: McLean
Second: Brown
Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried
10.Consideration and possible action regarding Communications from the Commission
a.Update from Zoning Ordinance review Subconunittee -Gibson explained that the
subcommittee has completed their review. Copies have been distributed to all 2
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Commissioners and staff and a workshop will be scheduled possibly at the
begi1ming of June.
b.Update from Downtown District Subcommittee -McLean and Holland met with
local developers to discuss development concerns. Drainage concerns in the
downtown area are a great concern for land owners and developers.
c.Update from Commissioner Moghaddam regarding the Design Criteria Manual
Several commissioners thanked Sherry Weesner for her service to the Commission.
Moghaddam stated he will be on vacation for the May 15 meeting; several others will be
out of town, also. The meeting for May 15 will be rescheduled for May 22 due to lack of
quorum.
11.Reports
a.Council Liaison -No information
b.Staff -Miller provided commissioners the April, 2008 DRC report and reminded
them of upcoming meetings on May 5 and May 19.
12.The meeting was adjourned at 7:51pm.
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