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SPECIAL MEETING AS IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. The Special Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner David O’Farrell
Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Arthur Triplette
Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner Chris Brown
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Absent: Tibbitts
2. Communication from the public
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. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Friendswood 2013 Update Study for
Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fees
Jimmy Thompson presented his findings in regards to updating the City’s impact fees
based on an estimate of the next 10 year’s growth rate and planned capital projects. His
recommendation, as asked by McLean, is to lower the fee from $3139 to $2928. Brown
inquired about the last study’s projections vs. actual usage. Thompson reported the
previous projections came in higher than actual connections but Capital Projects were
lower than expected so it offset the difference in revenue.
Motion to approve: O’Farrell
Second: Triplette
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013
AT 7 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:14pm.
REGULAR MEETING
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:14 pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Chris Brown
Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Arthur Triplette
Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner David O’Farrell
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Absent: Tibbitts
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 meeting held:
1) June 3, 2013
Motion to approve: O’Farrell
Second: Gibson
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding notice requirements Zoning Ordinance
Section 15. Amendments
Haby informed the Commission of HB 674 which will require the City to notify applicable
school districts of zoning changes. He said the State was adopting the change effective
September 1, 2013 and recommended the City modify the existing ordinance to match.
No motion required.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a Replat of Cowards Creek Office Park
being a subdivision of 3.803 acres of land being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Cowards Creek
Office Park as recorded in plat record 18, Map Number 798, GCMR Sarah McKissick
League, A-151 City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Item was withdrawn from the agenda by the owner and applicant.
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6. Consideration and possible action regarding Preliminary Plat of Friendswood Place
being a subdivision of 18.703 acres of land, being a portion of Lot 1, Berean Baptist
Subdivision, Volume 18, page 202, GCMR, and out of Lots 10-12 of Burgess Subdivision,
Book 119, Page 14, GCMR and located in the George W. Peterson Survey No. 6, Abstract
No. 645, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Motion to approve with staff comments and with the requirement that Unrestricted
Reserves F and G comply with the COD requirements as per agreement of the developer:
Gibson
Second: Brown
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Staff comments: 1) Identify the SWBT easement called out in the title report…Volume
2647 Page 293.
Harbin displayed the preliminary plat and explained that it contains 11 commercial reserves
with various uses, including the reserves along the frontage being used as
landscaping/parking in order to appeal to restaurants wanting a liquor license so close to
the school and one reserve for detention.
O’Farrell wished to speak with the developer and Sel Thint, Everest Design Group, stepped
forward. McLean expressed concern that the two rear lots would not be subject to the
Community Overlay District guidelines. Sel stated he had submitted architectural design
criteria and would not be opposed to abiding with the COD requirements. McLean
proposed an amendment to require Unrestricted Reserves F and G to comply with the COD
requirements. The amendment was accepted.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Harbin informed the Commission that the next regular meeting will be Thursday, August 1,
but that there is a work session item and a Joint Public Hearing with Council on August 5.
After that, the next regular meeting will be Thursday, August 15.
The Commission decided to still meet August 1 and also on August 5.
8. Communications from the Commission
McLean mentioned the Subcommittee working on the Permitted Use Table is about 60%
complete. He also said that he was pleasantly surprised at the amount of work put forth by
CEDC on the analysis of the FM528 corridor. He explained that the Commission will
obtain input from CEDC regarding changes to the Permitted Use Table. He added that he
would like Tony Anin to give a 5 minute report to P&Z regarding the FM528 study.
9. Reports
A. Council Liaison – Steve Rockey not in attendance.
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B. Staff – Harbin inquired when the Commissioners had last received DRC notes.
She will send out the past couple months. O’Farrell requested typed versions and
was told it would be taken into consideration.
Haby announced the recent citizen survey results were good and may be found on
the City’s website. He encouraged everyone to review and see how well the various
staff and commissions were looking to citizens.
10. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
Development Specialist/Permits Manager