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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING COM MISSION
September 21, 1972
A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held at 7:30 p.m., September 21, 1972 at Friendswood City Hall. Chairman Rodger Koppa presided.
Members Present
Rodger Koppa, Chairman C.C. Bost, Vice ChairmanLeah North, SecretaryTracy SpearsEd Zeitler -Council Rep.
Audience
Dr. William P. Jones Herschel Glasgow Wilbur Simpson Bob Atkinson
1.Approval of Minutes
August 24, 1972 -Distributed September 7, 1972 -Approved as read
2.Ol d Business
Members Absent
Ray Nelson L 1 oyd VanHorn
Zoning Ordinance Amendments -Amendments to the zoning ordinance which
should be considered during the October Public Hearing were discussed. It was agreed that specific amendments should be presented at the hearing. Each member will write out a proposed version concerning lot sizes and apartment restrictions for discussion at our next week's meeting. Other suggestions made verbally by members shall be written out for discussion, also.
3.New Business
Hike/Bike and Horse Trails -Dr. William P. Jones appeared for the
Arena Board and Friendswood Family Riders requesting that Planning Commission consider planning for hike, bike and horse trails. He said that the groups he represents are working with the County to reserve rights-of-way and -specific areas for trails for horses.
Dr. Jones suggested that easements between subdivisions could be used for trails. The Arena Board and Friendswood Family Riders will help in any way possible. He is meeting with the head of Galveston County Recreation tomorrow in Friendswood to lay out areas on County rights-of-way.
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Mr. Herschel Glasgow of the Legislative Committee of Friendswood Family Riders also appeared to support Dr. Jones.
Chairman Koppa requested that Dr. Jones take a map of the City and delineate the paths that are being used now.
Wilbur Simpson Apartments -Mr. Wilbur Simpson appeared before Planning Commission. He stated that he had appeared before Council Monday night regarding the proposed restriction of apartments in C-1 commercial zones. He has purchased a piece of land fronting 300 1 on F.M. 528 and 407 1 on Winding Way currently zoned C-1. He would like to put 25-30 apartment units on 2A, holding 100-150' on F.M. 528 for future use. The units would be one and two bedroom, 800 to 1100 square feet in size, with access from Winding Way, but he does not have specific plans at this time. He might think of building next year.
His question was whether he would still be able to build apartments there if the proposed amendment restricting apartments from C-1 zones was passed.
After discussion, Chairman Koppa was designated to consult with our Attorney on this matter.
4.Old Business
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Sun Meadow II Subdivision -Mr. Bob Atkinson appeared to discuss the proposed plat for Sun Meadow 2. Several items were discussed, particularly the set-back lines on corner lots. The plat as submitted indicated only 10' set-backs, whereas the Subdivision Ordinance requires 25 1 •
Mr. Atkinson will return next week with these set-backs corrected to 25' where this presents no problem. Where 25' does present a problem, Planning Commission will review it.
Mr. Atkinson will also return with complete information on water, sewer, drainage, etc. There is some problem with a drainage easement through a neighboring subdivision.
Annexation Goals - A discussion took place concerning goals of annexation. The general consensus was that Planning Commission is for annexation in order to achieve control of the Friendswood area since annexation seems the only way to achieve this.
Van Horn Plan -Councilman Zeitler reported that Council told Mr. Van Horn to proceed with his suggested plan.
New Business
Melody Lane Deannexation -Mr. Koppa reported that a petition for deannexation had been received from owners of a tract on Melody Lane recently annexed by the City. Mr. Koppa read from Article 970a V.C.S.T. regarding disannexation stating that it is necessary to wait three years after annexation before petitioning for deannexation. This has not been done.
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Flood Insurance -Tracy Spears reported that at Monday Night Council Meeting one Councilman felt the City should drop the pre sent Federal Flood Insurance. He felt we should learn both sides of the situation.
6.Adjournment
The hour being past midnight, it was agreed to postpone the information items until next week and the meeting adjournedR ��
Leah No�;u-u� Secretary
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