HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2013-02-21 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance:
Vice Chairman Mark Tibbitts Commissioner David O’Farrell
Commissioner Brown Commissioner Arthur Triplette
Mona Miller, Planner Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Nick Haby, Planning Mgr/PIO
Absent: McLean, Nye, Gibson
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate
on subjects discussed under this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such
subjects be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action.)
None
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes for the:
1) January 17, 2013
Motion to Approve: Triplette
Second: Brown
Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a one time, 6 month extension
of the Preliminary Plat of The Reserve at West Ranch, Section 2
Motion to Approve: Brown
Second: O’Farrell
Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Miller stated that the developer is working through some issues and needs more time.
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013
AT 7 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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5. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from King’s Kids Daycare at 209
S. Friendswood Drive to extend their time to meet façade requirements and/or reconsider
façade materials
City Attorney Weathered explained that we do not have a quorum to act on this item.
Commissioner Brown has filed an affidavit to recuse himself.
No action taken.
6. Discussion regarding the need for sidewalks
Motion to discuss: O’Farrell
Second: Triplette
O’Farrell shared a picture with the other commissioners of a wheelchair-bound person
having to drive on the street because of the lack of sidewalks. He talked about the
benefits of sidewalks and the long term effects of not having them.
Triplette stated that he is in favor of sidewalks, but maybe not in all situations. He stated
if there is a need, he will be in favor every time.
Tibbitts stated that he agrees and that he has seen the man in the picture on FM528 where
there are no sidewalks. He stated that he is also in favor of having sidewalks.
7. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Executive Conference Room adjacent to Council
Chambers)
The Commission will convene into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas
Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 – “Consultation with Attorney” to
discuss legal issues only in relation to exterior facades
The Commission went to Executive Session at 7:12pm.
The Commission returned from Executive Session at 7:19pm.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Upcoming meeting dates – Monday, March 4 (JWS/JPH with Council); Thursday, March 7
(regular meeting); Thursday, March 21 (regular meeting)
Miller also explained that several staff members and commissioners will be in Austin on
March 21 for the annual Land Use Conference, so that meeting will have to also be
rescheduled.
Motion to combine March 7 meeting with March 4 meeting: Brown
Second: Triplette
Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous)
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9. Communications from the Commission
None
10. Reports
A. Council Liaison - None
B. Staff - None
11. The meeting adjourned at 7:28pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary