HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1997-08-28 SpecialMinutes of a Special Meeting
of the
Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
August 28, 1997
The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting Thursday, August 28, 1997 at
6:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room located at 91 O S. Friendswood Drive,
Friendswood, Texas. The following members were present:
Finger -Chair
Eubanks
McVeigh
Storey
Hodge -City Engineer
Henry -Development Coordinator
Brinkman -Secretary
Mickelson -City Attorney
Cox -City Manager
Measeles -Council Liaison
Burke
With a quorum present, Clark and Grace absent, the meeting was opened to discuss the following:
ORIENTATION FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
A.Welcome and Overview
B.
City Manager Ronald Cox explained there had been an orientation for newly
elected Councilmembers and the comments had been favorable. As a result, it
was decided that an orientation for new commission members might also be
beneficial. Mike Hodge gave an overview of the purpose and agenda of the
orientation.
Review of Appointment Process, Commission Goals and Council Expectations
Council Liaison Measeles reviewed the appointment process, the mission
statement and council objectives for the city, as well as the goals and objectives
for the planning and zoning commission. Discussion followed regarding the
working relationship between the two entities.
C.Responsibilities of the Commission
Bill Finger, Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission, gave a brief
synopsis of the responsibilities of the commission.
D.City Charter, Rules of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance.
City Attorney Kim Mickelson presented each commission member with a
packet of information that covered recent legislation and its possible impact on
the City. She explained the purpose of the planning board, the zoning board
and the zoning board of adjustment. Comments were made regarding the
ethics policy, takings statute, impact fee ordinance and the rules of procedure
for the commission.
E.Review of platting and zoning processes, responsibilities of City Staff
City staff presented flow charts illustrating the rezoning process, platting
process, site plan approval and specific use requirements. A brief explanation
of each process was given.
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F.Summary and Conclusion
Mickie! Hodge thanked the commission for their attendances and encouraged
their suggestions for future orientation meetings. With no further comment, the
meeting was adjourned.
CLA}1DIA L. BRINKMAN, SECRETARY