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MINUTES OF
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 1969
Present: Dean Saurenman (Chairman) Tony Banfield Frank Coe John Von Boeke l Clovis Heimsath (Consultant)
Business Items:
1.Reviewed a preliminary drawing of the proposed newFriendswood Library with Mr. Bardin Nelson of Matt E. Howard Architectural Firm.
Action: Made two plan modifications, i.e., increased building setback from 15 i to 20 1 , and allowed for entrance -exit to Morningside Drive.
2.Mr. Clovis Heimsath stated a need for more �efinitive andrestrictive ordinances relative to trailer parks. Friendsw ood Planning Commission agreed and resolved to correct this situation. In this same context the Friendswood Planning Commission firmly believes it should also serve as the Board of Adjustment.
3.Mr. Clovis Heimsath expressed an interest in working closelywith the Matt E. Howard Architectural Firm in coordinating the architectural theme of the proposed new Friendswood Library consistent with the Friendswood Central Architectural Theme.
Action: The Friendswood Planning Commission voted unanimously authorizing Mr. Heimsath to do so.
4.Mr. Heimsath reviewed at some length a proposed pilot projectfor improving the architectural and general visual image of the immediate area surrounding the Friendswood City Hall. The prime purpose of th1s project would be to demonstrate the architectural improvement potential and enhance widespread interest in implementing a pleasant and distinctive architectural theme for the City.
The Friendswood Planning Commission agreed with the merits of the project and reviewed it with the Mayor and Council the same evening. The Mayor and Council also endorsed the project, and it was decided to proceed as soon as possible with rather narrow limits dictated by present finances. The immediate step is the formulation by Mr. Heimsath of a more definitized plan with costs for each specific improvement, e!g., wood facade in front of City Hall. The Mayor and Council meanwhile would divert money to this area when and if possible.
Respectfully submitted,
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