HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1986-10-02 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 2, 1986
The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular
meeting on Thursday, October 2, 1986, at 7:00 P.M. in the
City Hall Council Chambers. The following Commissioners were
present.
Holt -- Chairman Councilman Prihoda
Todd
Baker
Cress
Ballard
Beeth
With a quorum present and with Beggs absent, the following
business was transacted.
REQUEST_FOR REZONING
Mrs. Harrelson submitted a request to rezone a 6,536 square foot
tract of land located at 201 Magnolia from SFR. to OBD. Mrs.
Harrelson was advised to file an application for a zone class-
ification change.
LIBERTY TREE
Mrs. Wagner addressed the Commission regarding Liberty Tree
Estates saying they are considering subdividing 3 acres of
lot 3 (6.5317 acres) to be added to lot 4 (7.4791 acres).
When Liberty Tree Estates was platted and recorded in July
1985 the lots were restricted to no further subdividing for
10 years. The deed restrictions would have to be modified
before replatting of the subdivision. Replatting would require
the short form method of subdividing addressed in the subdivision
ordinance.
MRS. BROUSSARD - PRE APP -- MURPHY 3 LOTS
!I Mrs. Broussard owns 2.5 acres on Murphy Lane and is considering
subdividing the tract into 3 lots. The survey presented by
Mrs. Broussard shows a pipeline located within the tract of land.
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The Commission requested information regarding the passage of
proposed ordinance 86-8 which could change the set back require-
ments of property with a pipeline,
SECTION 19-11; THIRD PARAGRAPH AS FOLLOWS:
"No residential, commercial or industrial structure other than
structures necessary to operate the pipeline shall be erected
or moved to a location. nearer than forty (40) feet to any
pipeline transporting flammable materials when the pipeline
pressure is greater than two hundred fifty (250 psi) unless
a greater or lesser distance is recommended by the then applicable
USAS Code."
SECTION 19-11 THIRD PARAGRAPH PROPOSED CHANGE:
"No residential, commercial or industrial structure other than
structures necessary to operate the pipeline shall be erected or
moved to a location nearer than ten (10) feet to any pipeline
easement or, if there be no pipeline easement, within forty (40)
feet to any pipeline transporting flammable material when the
operating pressure is greater than 250 pounds per square inch
(250 psi) unless a greater or lesser distance is required by the
then applicable USAS Code."
The Commission advised Mrs. Broussard to follow the short form
procedure for subdividing.
COMMISSIONER KENT BALLARD ABSTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING
DISCUSSION: FRIENDSWOOD RETIREMENT LIVING CENTER.
ORDINANCE NO. T86-14 - EXHIBIT A PLAT
The Commission reviewed proposed ordinance T86-14 pertaining to
a 13.3288 acre tract for a Specific Use - PUD development known
as The Friendswood Retirement Living Center. Chairman Holt will
be forwarding the additions and changes to the City Attorney.
Chairman Holt called a special meeting for Monday, October 6, 1986,
to review the plat (Exhibit A) and proposed ordinance T86-14
additions and changes to be presented to the City Council.
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION - RECOMMENDATION
SECTION: City Manager Section (4.01)
SUB PARAGRAPH C.
To provide Council with the flexibility of entering into a
contract with the City Manager, the Planning and zoning
Commission recommends the City Charter be amended:
Term and Removal: The City Manager may be removed at the
discretion of the Council, by vote of
at least (5) members of the entire Council.
The action of the Council in suspending or
removing the City Manager shall be final.
It is the intention of this charter to vest
all authority and fix all responsibilities
of such suspension or removal in the Council.
_ The intent of this recommendation is to
insulate the City Manager from short term effects of unpopular
decisions.
The meeting was adjourned.
Ruth P. Henry - Secretary