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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
March 7, 2002
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Burke
Bob Bertrand
Frank Frankovich
Zekie Mc Viegh
Tom Samson
Mike Dominguez-City Planner
Diana Steelquist -CD Coordinator
Loren Smith -City Attorney
With a quorum present, Aalund and Clark absent, Chairman Burke called the meeting to
order to consider the following:
1.Consideration and possible action regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance
Section 9. G. 7-Time Limits for Specific Use Permits by eliminating the two year
time limit to begin construction.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Samson -to recommend approval to City Council
McVeigh
Unanimous Motion Carried
No discussion took place.
2.Communications from the public.
No comments from the public were heard at the meeting.
3.Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan for H.E.B.
Friendswood located off FM 528 at Sunset Drive.
Main
Motion:
Second:
Amended
Motion:
Samson -to recommend approval
McVeigh
Samson -to recommend approval with the following conditions:
1)That an additional common access be provided adjacent to the
Dry Cleaners where there is currently a curb cut at the property
line.
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Second:
Vote for:
2)Additional scre ening shall be provided next to and around the
refrigeration units facing FM 528.
3)Trees around the detention pond should be grouped or
clustered on both sides of the pond.
4)Trees currently located next to the NC zoning district shall be
removed and placed in the island behind the 19,000 sq. ft. lease
space.
Applicants to consult with staff regarding the placement of the
trees around the detention area. The tree groupings should not
hinder access to the pond for regular maintenance. Ap proval of the
plantings should also be obtained from the Galveston County
Consolidated Drain age District.
McVeigh
Unanimous Motions Carried
David Keel, Peter Lewis and Bill Stojanik addressed the Commission as
representatives for H.E.B. Commissioner Samson was concerned about the bike
trail along FM 528. Mr. Keel stated the driveways and signage conform to TxDot
regulations so that the field of vision for any drivers entering or exiting the
par king lot would not be blocked at the entrances thus endangering the safety of
any bike rider's on FM 528.
Commissioner Frankovich asked why the pharmacy drive thru was located on the
back side of the store. Mr. Stojanik stated this was due to marketing research so
the 'fresh' side of the store faced FM 528. Frankovich also asked if better
screening could be provided next to and around the refrigeration units and ramp
facing FM 528.
Several Commissioners stated a need for better landscaping around the detention
pond and they requested an alternate placement of the trees around the pond. Mr.
Keel noted that any landscaping in this area would need G.C.C.D.D. approval so
access to the pond would not be blocked. Chairman Burke also noted the lack of
trees in the parking island behind the 19,000 sq. ft. lease space.
In addition, Chairman Burke requested a shared access between the cleaners and
the old H.E.B. site. He was also concerned about the placement of Live Oak trees
under overhead utility wires. He suggested the use of different qualified trees
which would not grow very high.
4.Consent Agenda:
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A.approval of the final plat of Whispering Pines Estates.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
5.Adjournment.
Bertrand -to recommend approval
Samson
Unanimous Motion Carried
Before adjournment, Chairman Burke asked Commissioner McVeigh if she
had noted any sidewalks in the Melody Plaza II commercial site currently
being developed. Commission er Mc Veigh stated no side walks were in place
although side walks had been required as a condition for approval of the site
plan. The City Planner will investigate and provide a report to the
Commission at later date.
With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Diana Steelqufst
Development Coordinator
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