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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
7:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1.The meeting was called to order at 7:03pm with the following people in attendance:
Vice Chairman Mark McLean
Commissioner Michael Brown
Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam
Int. Director of CD Morad Kabiri
Councilman Bill Holbert
2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons
None
3.Consent Agenda:
Commissioner David O'Farrell
Commissioner Jim Gibson
Development Coord. Aubrey Harbin
City Attorney Bobby Gervais
a.Approval of Minutes for the January 7, 2009 special meeting
b.Approval of Minutes for the December 11, 2008 special meeting
Motion to Approve: Gibson
Second: Brown
Vote: 5 to O (Unanimous) Motion Carried
4.Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Friendswood Independent
School District Junior High, 22.00 acres being all of Lots 66, 67, 68, & 69 and a p01tion
of Lots 46, 47, 48, 49 & 70 of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson League, Abstract 9,
as recorded in Volume 254, Page 53-54, G.C.M.R., Friendswood, Galveston County,
Texas
Motion to approve with the condition that the label of "dedicated road" be changed to
"access road": Moghaddam
Second: Gibson
Vote: 5 to O (Unanimous) Motion Carried
There was some concern with the roadway adjacent to the southern plat boundary being
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labeled as "dedicated road". City Attorney Gervais explained that the roads in the Slone
Subdivision are dedicated to the property owners within the subdivision rather than to the
public, so he agreed that the wording should be changed. There was also some
clarification that the school's main access will be Manison Parkway.
5.Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan for Peterson
Plantation Plaza at 1410 Winding Way
Motion to Approve: Brown
Second: Moghaddam
Vote: 5 to O (Unanimous) Motion Carried
The question was asked if the development affects decisions of land use of prope1ties in
close proximity. It was clarified that the zoning of this property allows the proposed use
and it would not affect decisions of land use of surrounding prope1ties.
6.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C -
Zoning Ordinance, N. Downtown District Supplemental requirements
No action taken.
There was some discussion about adding pictures as examples for the Downtown District
amenities such as benches, lighting, tree wells and trash receptacles. Kabiri explained
that City Council wants to be flexible and encouraged the Commission to keep these
proposals as recommendations rather than requirements. There was some discussion of
whether to include it in the Zoning Ordinance or the Design Criteria Manual. Kabiri
suggested a sidewalk amenity list in the DCM similar to the Tree List. Miller stated that
these requirements only apply to the Downtown District zoning category. McLean asked
staff to develop the items as supplements to the Downtown District for discussion at the
next regular m.eeting.
O'Fanell stated that he appreciates flexibility to allow some room to work with
developers; however, he would like to see the same with parking. He stated that the Shell
Station at FM 23 51 /FMS 18 had approximately 28 cars in their parking lot. Parking is not
presented as a standard, only recommendations. He feels that parking is a fundamental
issue that P&Z needs to deal with before more projects are approved.
7.Consideration and possible action regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting schedule for February, 2009
Due to several commissioners and staff attending the AP A conference in El Paso the first
week of February, it was decided to cancel the February 5 meeting. A work session will
be held on Thursday, February 12 at 6pm and the next regular meeting will be Thursday,
February 19, 2009.
8.Discussion regarding Planning and Zoning Commission goals
A copy of the minutes from December 11, 2008, was provided to the Commissioners,
which also outlined the goals for 2009 that were established. Commissioner Gibson
made the suggestion to appoint committees to make sure the goals are achieved.2
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9.Planning and Zoning Commission "boot camp" presentation by Mo Kabiri
Vice Chairman McLean explained that he would like to use the presentation as an outline
for a more structured workshop. Some additional items the Commissioners would like to
discuss include protocol of Joint Public Hearings, rules on conducting meetings, and the
procedures of workshops with City Council.
10.Communications from the Commission
Moghaddam attended the Library Board meeting where they discussed the expansion of
the library.
Gibson stated that he would like a paper copy of the boot camp presentation.
O'Farrell stated that he would like more details of the DRC meetings such as site plans,
maps and details that are discussed.
11.Reports
a.Council Liaison
b.Staff -City Planner Miller reminded the Commissioners that there will be a Joint
Work Session with City Council Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7pm. There will
also be a work session February 12, 2009, at 6pm.
16.The meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm.
These minutes submitted by:
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