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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:02pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Mark McLean
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Rich Borghese
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Craig Lovell
Xochytl Greer, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, City Planner
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator
Absent: Nye
1. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
A. A zone classification change request for a tract of land consisting of approximately
5.6144 acres, located at 14550 Beamer Rd., in the James F. Perry and Emily M.
Austin Survey, Abstract No. 55, Harris County, Texas and being a part of Lot 69,
Hoidale Coffman Subdivision recorded in Volume 3, Page 6 of the Harris County
Map Records, Friendswood, Texas, (as more fully described herein), from
Industrial (“I”) to Industrial/Specific Use Permit (“I/SUP”) for NAICS use
#486, “Pipeline Transportation”
None
2. The Joint Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:03pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:06pm with the same people in attendance.
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS &
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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(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) July 2, 2015
Motion to approve: Borghese
Second: Triplette
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a one-time, six-month extension for
preliminary plat of Sterling Creek Section Two
Motion to approve: McLean
Second: Branson
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained the developer is requesting more time in order to sort out some right-of-
way issues. Borghese asked how long a preliminary plat is good for to which Harbin
answered six months.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a zone classification change request for a tract
of land consisting of approximately 5.6144 acres, located at 14550 Beamer Rd., in the
James F. Perry and Emily M. Austin Survey, Abstract No. 55, Harris County, Texas and
being a part of Lot 69, Hoidale Coffman Subdivision recorded in Volume 3, Page 6 of the
Harris County Map Records, Friendswood, Texas, (as more fully described herein), from
Industrial (“I”) to Industrial/Specific Use Permit (“I/SUP”) for NAICS use #486,
“Pipeline Transportation”
Motion to approve: McLean
Second: Borghese
Vote: 5/1 Lovell Motion carried
Charlie Buntyn/Ergon Texas Pipeline stated the facility had existed since the 1930s and
was recently purchased from Exxon. Ergon would like to remove the existing tanks and
upgrade the facility. Buntyn stated they had already rerouted a line off a neighboring tract.
Commissioner Lovell questioned what time of perimeter safety was in place or being
proposed. Mr. Buntyn stated the EPA has very specific guidelines and the facility will be in
compliance. He explained the calculations used involved adding the tank volume to the
volume of a 100-year flood event, in case of rupture.
Lovell then asked Staff what capability the City had for emergency response, such as
HAZMAT. Haby said the City has plans in place as well as interlocal agreements with
neighboring cities. Terry Byrd, Fire Marshal, was asked for an opinion by Staff. He said
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there are several Mutual Aid Agreements in place, and that Harris County had a HAZMAT
team.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a final plat of Bergamos Wellness Center a
subdivision of 1.446 acres of land, being out of Lot 4, Block 9 of Friendswood Subdivision,
a subdivision of record in Volume 7, Page 20 (formerly Volume 254A, Page 18) of the
Galveston County Deed Records, located in the Sarah McKissick League, A-151, City of
Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Branson
Second: Borghese
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates.
Motion to combine August 6th meeting with August 3rd meeting: Borghese
Second: Lovell
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin stated there is a pending Joint Public Hearing item for August 3rd. Branson said she
will be unavailable both the 3rd and the 6th
9. Communications from the Commission
Lovell said he voted against the pipeline zone change because the City’s safety plan was
unclear. Borghese mentioned the applicant is proposing to upgrade an existing facility.
O’Farrell suggested adding “safety concerns” to the upcoming Bus Tour.
McLean told the Commission “it’s been fun” and a pleasure to work with the Commission
and City Staff. The Commissioners took turns thanking McLean for his service and
contribution to the Commission over the years.
10. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - Harbin thanked Commissioner McLean for his volunteer work on the
Commission, presented him with a plaque and announced there will be
cake and refreshments following the meeting.
11. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:37pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary