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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
September 5, 2002
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Thursday, August 15, 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:
Neils Aalund
Bob Be1trand
Tom Burke
Jim Gibson
Zekie Mc Veigh
Tom Samson
Diana Steelquist -CD Coordinator
Shannon Kimmell -Council Liaison
Dan Johnson -Deputy Director of CD
Loren Smith -City Attorney
With a quorum present, Chairman Burke called the meeting to order to consider the
following:
Call to order:
1.Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of chairman and vice
chairman.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Samson -nomination of Bob Be1trand for Chairman of Planning
& Zoning Commission
Aalund
Unanimous Motion Carried
Bertrand-nomination of Tom Burke for Vice-Chairman of
Planning & Zoning Commission
Samson
Unanimous Motion Carried
Following the selection of a new chaiiman and vice-chairman, the new Chaiiman,
Bob Bertrand lead the meeting.
2.Communications from the public.
None.
3.Consent Agenda:
A.
Motion:
Approval of the 08-15-02 regular meeting minutes.
Aalund-to approve the consent agenda.
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Second:
Vote for:
Gibson
Unanimous Motion Carried
4.Consideration arid possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Legacy
Estates a proposed subdivision located off FM 518.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Amended
Aalund -to approve the preliminary plat with staff comments
Samson
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion: Aalund -to approve the preliminary plat with all staff comments
exclusive of staff comment numbers 10 and 14 and with the
following additional conditions:
1)The length of the cul-de-sac, Legacy Lane, can be longer than 600 feet.
2)The 1ight-of-way at the entrance off FM 518 (Legacy Lane) shall be 80
feet in width and include a median to create a boulevard for the first 400
feet.
3)Obtain a safety statement from the Police Depaitment and Fire Marshall's
office regarding adequate pavement width for on-street parking along
Legacy Lane.
4)Provide documentation to ensure there is adequate water pressure to reach
the end of the cul-de-sac as defined in the Design C1iteria and State
Standards with a preference for a looped water system to tie into the HEB
water line.
5)Contact HEB to explore an optional access for the subdivision.
6)Meet with staff and TxDot regarding the median on FM 518 and a
possible median cut.
Second: Samson
Vote for: Unanimous Motion Carried
5.Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan of the
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage Distiict office located at 1301 W.
Parkwood.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Amended
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Samson -to approve with staff comments
Gibson
Unanimous Motion Carried
Samson -to approve the site plan with the proposed alternative
landscaping and include all staff comments except number 2 as the
site does not lay in the Entry Overlay Distiict.
Gibson
Unanimous
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Motion Carried
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Al Lentz addressed the Commission as a representative for the Galveston County
Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD). The new office site is located next to
the Texas New Mexico power facilities. No change of location is expected for
either the power company or GCCDD. The existing usage, fencing and site
conditions necessitate a slight change in the landscaping requirements. The trees
which would normally be placed between the Texas New Mexico SUP tract will
be placed along the entty driveway instead.
Vice-Chairman Burke questioned the staff comment regarding Entry Overlay
Distt-ict requirements. The rear of the tract is greater than 200 feet from FM 528.
The new structure will also be located greater than 200 feet from FM 528
therefore, per ordinance, the new structure is not required to meet Entry Overlay
District requirements.
6.Discussion and possible action regarding possible zoning classifications for the
area to be annexed in land swap with League City.
7.
Motion:
Second:
Vote for:
Aalund -to table discussion and possible action
Burke
Unanimous Motion Carried
Former Chairman Burke stated he had received a telephone call from Steven Pohl,
CDC's representative. CDC, the land owner, would like to attend the discussion
and has asked it be postponed until the next regular meeting.
Discussion and possible action regarding the definition and possible uses of
Master Plans.
City Council Liaison Kimmell presented the Council's views regarding Master
Plans and how they differ from Planned Unit Developments. One of Councils'
concerns is the latitude in site plan requirements that PUD zoning gives the
Commission. A Master Plan would have to meet all the requirements as specified
in the City Codes, no requirements outside the Codes and Ordinances could be
required for approval by the Commission. The Sun Meadow project and
Bergamos were both mentioned as developments were a Master Plan could have
been used. Chairman Bertrand suggested that a side by side comparison of PUD
and Master Plans be prepared by a sub-committee made up of staff, two P&Z
members and two City Council members.
Councilman Kimmell stated the Council was looking for ways to promote
economic development and prepare for the future. Vice-Chaitman Burke noted
that PUD's allow the Commission to act as the ombudsman for both the developer
and the City residents. Chairman Bertrand expressed concern that use of a Master
Plan might be adding another layer of bureaucracy to the development process.
The Vice-chairman expressed concern about vesting rights conveyed by Master
Plan approvals.
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Councilman Kimmell indicated that a joint · workshop or retreat would be
scheduled in the near future for the Commission and Council to discuss the
Master Plan issues. Chau.man Berh"and stated the need to have the sub-committee
meet and prepare the PUD / Master Plan comparison before the joint workshop.
8.Adjournment.
With no fmther comment, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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