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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
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Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
September 21, 2006
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held
Thursday, September 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered:
1.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. with the following present:
Jim Gibson
Sherry Weesner
Mark Van Riper
Kevin Holland
Bob Bertrand
Roy Klusendorf
Diana Steelquist -Staff Planner
Mona Miller -Development Coordinator
Jim Hill -Council Liaison
Commissioner Eugene Hammett was absent.
2.Communication from the public/conm1ittee liaisons.
Esteban Pina, 1003 Thomas, expressed the need for a road block at the dead end of
Crawford Road. He explained that there is no cul-de-sac and without a barricade, there is
nothing to keep people from trespassing. He also shared his concern about people dumping
there.
Commissioner Holland stated that the road easement allows for access to the prope11y
behind it, therefore, you can not block access. Ms. Steelquist stated that staff will research
the issue.
Tabled Items:
3.Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Sterling Ridge Estates.
Motion: Weesner-to remove the item from table
Second: Bertrand
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
Commissioner Weesner verified that the well heads are marked on the plat.
Commissioner Holland asked why the plat was tabled originally. Ms. Steelquist stated
that the plat was tabled waiting on a water model from the developer.
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Motion: Weesner-to approve
Second: Bertrand
Voted For: Unanimous
Regular Items:
4.Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of the 9-7-06 Regular meeting minutes.
b. Approval of the 8-21-06 Special meeting minutes.
Motion Carried
c.Approval of the Final Park 518 Reserve "B" Re-plat and Addition located at the
intersection of FM 518 and FM 528
Motion: Weesner-to remove Item C. from consent agenda.
Second: Van Riper
Voted For: Unanimous
Motion: Gibson -to approve the consent agenda minus Item C.
Second: Weesner
Voted For: Unanimous
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
Ms. Steelquist explained that a new plat copy was submitted in order to address the staff
comments on the September 5th memo and to show the Drainage District's approval.
Motion: Weesner-to approve item C.
Second: Van Riper
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
5.Consideration and possible action regarding changing regular meeting dates in October
2006.
A discussion ensued regarding the AP A conference and how it will affect the Planning
and Zoning meeting dates in October.
Motion: Weesner -to approve changing the second Planning and Zoning meeting date in
October to October 26th.
Second: Holland
Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried
6.Discussion and possible action regarding cul-de-sac length requirements.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding cul-de-sacs and blocks, and the reasons for length
requirements of each. Also discussed were the differences between cul-de-sacs and
blocks, and the intent of the ordinance. Ms. Steelquist stated that she will research and
bring back information on how to measure block length, the definition of a block and
reasons for length restrictions.
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7.Communications from the Comm ission.
a.Comprehensive Plan update
Commissioner Weesner explained that Ms. Steelquist has provided an updated land use
map for the group, and they will identify all tax exempt properties in the City. In
addition, she stated that Commissioner Klusendorf is working on the master drainage
plan, Commissioner Gibson is working on the major thoroughfare plan, and she is
working on the park plan.
8.Rep01is.
a.Council Liaison
b.Staff -Liaison Schedule
Commissioner Klusendorf stated that he will be gone beginning October 5 111 • Ms.
Steelquist informed the Commission that Jon Branson, Director of Community Services
has taken a position with the City of Pearland. In addition, Ms. Steelquist stated that
John Garner, a professional Engineer who had worked with the City and many
developers, has passed away. She also reminded the Commission that reservations for
the AP A Conference need to be made as soon as possible.
A discussion ensued regarding the Liaison schedule and different ways to schedule for
each meeting. It was suggested that each member attend a few consecutive meetings,
instead of having a different Commissioner attend each time. Also, attending
homeowner' s association meetings was mentioned. The Commission requested that staff
add an action item on the next P & Z agenda for this.
9.Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
QC}'()� Mona Miller
Development Coordinator
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