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Joint Public Hearing
1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:08pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Rhonda Neel
Commissioner Richard Sasson Commissioner Rich Borghese
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Arnold Polanco, City Attorney
Becky Summers, Development Coordinator
Absent: Annan
2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
a. A zone classification change request to change from Planned Unit
Development/Specific Use Permit (PUD/SUP) 2015-30 to Downtown District (DD) at
1100, 1102, 1104, 1106, and 1110 S. Friendswood Dr., 3.665 acres also known as Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Final Plat of Cowards Creek Office Park, a subdivision plat of record at
Plat Record 18, Map Number 798 of the Galveston County Map Records City of
Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Harbin explained the owner was requesting a change to Downtown District because the
current Specific Use Permit does not allow several tenants that have approached him for
leases.
3. The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:10pm.
Regular Meeting - (2nd Floor Conference Room)
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:15pm with the same people in attendance
minus the City Attorney.
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, JULY 11, 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) June 16, 2016
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Lovell
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. A zone classification change request to change from Planned Unit
Development/Specific Use Permit (PUD/SUP) 2015-30 to Downtown District (DD) at
1100, 1102, 1104, 1106, and 1110 S. Friendswood Dr., 3.665 acres also known as Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Final Plat of Cowards Creek Office Park, a subdivision plat of record at
Plat Record 18, Map Number 798 of the Galveston County Map Records City of
Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Borghese
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Lovell asked if the existing parking will support the changes to which Harbin said the
owner’s intent is to lease mainly to business offices.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a site plan approval for two Wendy’s
locations at 104 E. Edgewood Dr. and 3101 FM 528
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Neel
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
O’Farrell said the current Wendy’s locations are updating their restaurants. Sasson asked
if they would be painting the brick. Summers stated the plans did not show the brick to be
painted.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan approval for Tannos II (2
buildings) located at 802 and 804 S. Friendswood Dr.
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Borghese
Motion to withdraw: Branson
Second: Neel
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Motion to Table: Lovell
Second: Borghese
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Harbin said there was a memo item regarding pipelines on the property. She explained
the Fire Marshal’s Office granted a 5’ variance for encroachment to the build line of the
pipeline. She also said the pipeline company is allowing paving and landscaping within
the easement but not trees.
Lovell asked if the dumpster had to be on the main thoroughfare. He said many
businesses do not close the dumpster surround doors. O’Farrell mentioned the location
may be necessary for the trash truck to have access.
Sasson asked if the existing overhead lines would be buried and said now would be the
time to accomplish that. Harbin said any new lines were required to be underground.
Lovell asked the Commission if the item should be tabled until the applicant presented a
better plan.
Steve Ramsey, neighboring resident, said when he bought his property, he was aware of
the existing pipelines and their restrictions. He also said he did not want the dumpster
moved to the rear of the property because then it would be close to his and other
residences.
Borghese asked if Tannos II would have plenty of parking. Harbin said the project has
102 parking spaces.
Branson withdrew her motion; seconded by Neel.
Lovell motioned to table the item while the applicant makes changes; seconded by
Borghese.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan approval for FM 2351 Retail
Center located at 5033 FM 2351
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Lovell
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Harbin stated the applicant was proposing a new 10,000 square foot strip center anchored
by Mornings Kolaches. She said this would be their seventh location and staff had no
outstanding comments on the project.
Sasson asked the plans for a grave marker that was on the property. Oscar, owner, stated
he wanted to replace it with a permanent feature such as a cross in the concrete.
Sasson mentioned the sidewalk was older and could stand to be replaced. Harbin
answered that existing sidewalks may be used on new projects.
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8. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed changes to Appendix C Zoning
Ordinance Section 8.B. Fences, walls and hedges and Section 20. Definitions II.
Fences
Item tabled at the June 16, 2016 meeting – item to remain tabled until the July 21, 2016
9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Harbin said the next regular meeting would be held July 21st.
8. Communications from the Commission
O’Farrell welcomed new Commissioner, Richard Sasson. The Commission congratulated
City Planner, Aubrey Harbin, on being promoted to Deputy Director of the Community
Development Department.
9. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff – none
10. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary