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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Planning & Zoning Commission
March 6, 1997
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The
following members were present:
Baker -Chair
Cress
Henry -Development Coordinator
Cox -City Manager
Burke
Grace
Thompson -Consulting Engineer
Brinkman -Secretary
Lowe -Liaison
With a quorum present, Finger, Whittenburg and Clark absent, Chair Baker opened the meeting to give
consideration to the following:
1.Minutes for approval -February 6, 1997 -approved as corrected
Motion:
Second:
Vote For:
February 17, 1997 and February 24, 1997 -approved as read
Burke
Cress
Unanimous Motion Carried
2.Communications from the Public -None
Old Business:
1.Tabled Items:
A.Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council regarding the
request for a Specific Use Permit for property located at FM 518 & Chelsea
Lane.
Motion:
Second:
Vote For:
Opposed:
Burke -to remove from the table
Grace
Unanimous
None Motion Carried
The Commission reviewed the proposed site plan. The play area & basketball court have been
moved and lighting changed. The entrance into Pearland has been closed and the Chelsea
entrance changed to a 911 gate only. Commissioners Burke indicated that the developer made
many concessions to appease the homeowners. Commissioner Cress stated there were still
concerns about privacy for the homeowners, questioning the adequacy of the fencing and
landscape screening. Additionally, he expressed concern that the density remains at 18 rather
than the 12 units per acre as recently adopted by City Council. Mr. Cress does not want the
PUD to be a loophole to get around the density issue. Commissioner Burke disagreed with
Cress stating that the developer had requested 18 units per acre from the beginning and that it
was the Planning and Zoning Commission that recommended a PUD classification.
Motion:
Second:
Vote For:
Opposed:
Motion failed
Burke -to accept the site plan as presented and recommend to
City Council for their approval.
Grace
Burke, Grace and Baker
Cress -who said he was not opposed to the project, but was
opposed for the reasons previously stated.
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Secretary Brinkman reminded the commission that there must be 4 positive or 4 negative votes
to be forwarded as a recommendation. The Commission directed the secretary to forward the
item to City Council for Council's consideration without a recommendation from Planning &
Zoning.
New Business:
1.Pre-app Site Plan for an addition to the Friends Church.
The Commission reviewed the site plan. The site plan meets the requirements for landscaping
and the Church has received approval from the BOA regarding height. There were a few
questions regarding drainage but with the questions answered, the Commission advised Church
representatives to proceed with the final site plan.
2.Consideration and possible action regarding the amended final plat of Windsor Estates.
There must be 4 voting members present. Commissioner Burke has filed an affidavit for
abstention due to personal interest in the property; therefore, he is not able to vote in this matter.
Without Commissioner Burke's vote, there are only 3 voting members. This item was withdrawn
by the agent until the next regular meeting.
3.Pre-app Master Plan Exhibit for the Lakes of Friendswood & Reserves to be located on FM
528.
The Lakes of Friendswood project will eventually connect with the Eagle Lakes Project. This is a
master planned community with large lots and a garden homes district. Within walking distance
to the garden home community there will be a commercial district with a restaurant and other
stores that Mitchell said will be attractive to the "empty nesters". Mitch Mitchell, developer of the
project, stated that almost all of the lots will have water amenities and will sell for $300,000 or
more. The garden homes are expected to sell between $150,000 and $300,000 and they too,
will have water amenities. There will be fountains in the lakes, a recycling and filter system to
keep the water moving and clear, an equestrian trail throughout the subdivision and a center
where the horses can be maintained. Mitchell has discussed the proposed entrance with a
company who does the work for Disney World and Mitchell claims it will be more attractive than
any entrance in the City. His operating budget for the entrance into the subdivision will be in
excess of $300,000. He further states that the subdivision will be the nicest Friendswood has to
offer. Mitchell said that the Commercial District and the Garden Home District is necessary to
offset the low density of the subdivision. The commission liked the concept.
The proposed boulevard will eventually connect to Brittany Bay. Mitchell said that the homes
along this Boulevard will face the street and will have large set backs and circular drives so as to
not impede traffic flow. Questions were raised about homes facing the major thoroughfare as
opposed to backing up to it. Mitchell stated he felt the subdivision would be prettier and the City
better served with homes facing the thoroughfare, governed by strict deed restrictions. The
Commission agreed with the developer.
4.Pre-app for Eagle Lakes 6 (South of Eagle Lakes 5) -53 lots.
5.
The Commission reviewed the pre-app and agreed with the plan.
Pre-app Copeland Addition -1 lot next to the Brown House Bed & Breakfast.
Chuck Davis presented the proposed plat on behalf of Mr. Brown, owner of the property.
Questions arose concerning the use as the property is zoned OBD. As Mr. Davis represents
the seller, not the purchaser of the property. He as not sure of the use but had been told it
P&Z 3/6/97 Page 3 might be an oil lube business. The Commission did not find fault with the plat but expressed concern over the use of the property.
6.Discussion and possible recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance -Permitted Use Table.Vice-Chair Finger is not present and he represents the Permitted Use Table Committee.Motion: Second: Vote For: Cress -table the item. Burke Unanimous Item tabled
7.Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance -Towers.Sprint is looking for a location for a cell tower in the City of Friendswood. City Manager Coxreviewed the new proposals by the national telecommunications people who have beenmarketing against cities having the ability to regulate tower locations through zoning. There is aproposal to allow 8' towers on telephone poles and the cities are concerned about aesthetics andsafety involved. Currently, towers are allowed in Industrial and Light Industrial areas and areallowed in other areas with a specific use permit.
I !8 Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed outline for maintenance of
detention ponds.City Manager Cox reviewed his outline for a study into the detention pond issue. The proposedoutline is not intended to be an comprehensive study which would require the services of ahydrologist, but rather to identify what would be required for a study of that kind. Thompson, withClaunch and Miller, is evaluating the outline for an estimate of services. There will be aworkshop in April with regards to the two ordinance amendments (trees and permitted use table)and detention pond maintenance.
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9.Consideration and possible action regarding a request by the City Manager for article
submission to the City Newsletter.Chair Baker read his memo regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission. The suggestionwas made to differentiate between responsibilities of the Commission with regards to zoning andplanning.10.Communications from:A.Staff -none
B.Council Liaison -noneC.Commissioners -there was discussion about workshopping the treeordinance.
CY� c�z•:lng �as adjourned.
Claudia Brinkma'r,.secretary