HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-08-21 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 21,
2014, BEGINNING AT 7 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:02pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Sally Branson
Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Arthur Triplette
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner City Attorney, Xochytl Greer
Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Councilman Steve Rockey, Liaison
Absent: Nye, Lovell
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 the minutes for the meeting held:
1) August 7, 2014
Motion to approve: O’Farrell
Second: Branson
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion carried
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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August 21, 2014 P & Z Meeting
4. Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section
20. Definitions P. Home Occupations
Haby stated City Council was approached by several citizens wanting the Home
Occupation rules to be reevaluated. He then showed a Power Point slideshow that had been
previously presented to City Council outlining the current regulations and comparing
nearby cities, as well. Possible changes were presented and requested a recommendation be
given to Council.
McLean appointed a Subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Branson, Lovell and Nye.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
By acclimation, the Regular Meeting will be moved from September 4th to September 8th
due to Joint Public Hearing items. The next regular meeting will be September 18, 2014.
6. Communications from the Commission
McLean announced City Council approved Rich Borghese as the new Planning and Zoning
Commissioner.
7. Reports
A. Council Liaison – none
B. Staff - Harbin reported the APA Conference will be October 16-17th in Friscoe.
She stated the DRC report had been sent out. ZBOA has no items on the agenda this
month.
12. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:30pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator
P&Z Secretary