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Joint Public Hearing
1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:20pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Rhonda Neel
Commissioner Tony Annan Commissioner Rich Borghese
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Arnold Polanco, City Attorney
Becky Summers, Development Coordinator
Absent: Triplette
2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
a. Zone classification change request at 311 S. Friendswood Drive from Light Industrial
(LI) to Downtown District (DD)
Harbin explained this was a straight zoning change request in that the applicant would
present detailed plans during site plan approval. She said the property was located within
the boundary allowed to opt in to the Downtown District and would be required to install
brick paved sidewalks, decorative light poles and benches while having their development
and permit fees waived.
Adam Hill/SterlingBuilders spoke on behalf on the project and stated his clients were
proposing 2,000 square feet of retail space and a 6,000 square foot event center.
3. The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:23pm.
Regular Meeting - (2nd Floor Conference Room)
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:26pm with the same people in attendance
minus the City Attorney.
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & 2ND FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with the 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 to 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) March 24, 2016
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Lovell
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a zone classification change request at 311 S.
Friendswood Drive from Light Industrial (LI) to Downtown District (DD)
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Neel
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Chairman O’Farrell thanked the applicant for opting into the Downtown District and said
he thought the facility would look great and draw attention to the area.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the Partial Replat of Reserve A of Forest
Creek Subdivision, a tract or parcel being 1.0820 acres, more or less out of Reserve “A”,
in Block 2 of Forest Creek (V-239, P-50, HCMR) situated in the Sarah McKissick Survey,
Abstract 549, City of Friendwood, Harris County
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Neel
Amended motion to approve subject to staff comments: Branson
Second: Neel
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous)
Harbin stated this plat was for the future rehab of the old wooden hardware store on
Friendswood Link Road. She said the applicant had already received the necessary
variances from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to use the building as it lies. Harbin
explained the properties in that area had been sold off by metes and bounds over the years
but never platted.
Chairman O’Farrell recused himself.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a Final Plat of Benzi Development Garage
Condos, a subdivision of 10.064 acres being all of Division “D” of Lot 63, out of the
upper end of Perry and Austin League, Volume 3, Page 6, HCDR, referred to as the
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Hoidale and Coffman Subdivision, Abstract No. 55, City of Friendswood, Harris County,
Texas
Motion to approve: Lovell
Second: Branson
Amended motion to approve without the proposed easements: Lovell
Second: Branson
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous)
Harbin explained the property owner would be dedicated the waterline and fire line
easements via a separate instrument and staff requested the easements be removed from
the final plat.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding the zone classification change request of
262.15 acres from Single Family Residential (SFR) and Multi-Family Residential-
Medium (MFR-M) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) (Friendswood Trails) and
2.238 acres from Multi-Family Residential-Medium Density (MFR-M) to
Neighborhood Commercial (NC), property commonly known as the old Sunmeadow
Golf Course, being nine tracts of land situated in the William Henry Survey, A-84 & the
Mary Sloan Survey, A-184 Galveston County, Texas, and the R.A. Magee Survey, A-349
& the H. Stevens Survey, A-595, Brazoria County, Texas
Item tabled on March 24, 2016 and will remain tabled during the April 4 meeting; item
may b e removed from table at meeting scheduled for April 21, 2016
No Action
8. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C
Zoning Ordinance Section 8. N. Downtown District 4. Architectural standards
Item tabled on March 24, 2016 and will remain tabled during the April 4 meeting; item
may be removed from table at meeting scheduled for April 21, 2016
No Action
9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Harbin stated the next regular meeting would be held Thursday, April 21st at 7:00pm.
8. Communications from the Commission
Lovell said he did not have anything to report on the Library Board. He requested to set
up a subcommittee meeting in a week or so.
Annan asked Harbin to explain the Joint Public Hearing process and its alternatives.
Harbin suggested putting the topic on a future agenda to be discussed.
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Annan inquired as to why the easement vacation for 906 Murphy Lane was not on the
Commission’s agenda. Harbin explained the Commission already made a
recommendation to City Council and the item was on Council’s agenda for first reading.
She stated City staff met onsite and found the lot to be draining properly.
9. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff – Harbin said City Council would be discussing the Whitcomb property
regarding their filing for tax exempt status on their entire property, not just the portion
approved for the church use.
10. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary