HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1986-07-07 SpecialMINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 7, 1986
The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
held a joint public hearing, July 7, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers. The following Commissioners were present,
Holt - Chairman
Beeth
Baker
Ballard
Todd
Beggs
Cress
With a quorum present and none absent, the following business was
transacted.
CHAIRMAN DENNY HOLT CALLED THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC
HEARING TO ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
COMMISSIONER BALLARD ABSTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION:
REQUEST: SFR TO SPECIFIC USE (OIL AND GAS WELLS)
LOCATION: NORTH OF MELODY AND WEST OF F.M. 2351
A. 5 Acres - Exxon-Hatten No. I
B. 5 Acres - Jones No. I
Newel Finch representing Linda Productions addressed the Council,
Planning and Zoning Commission and the audience regarding the
rezoning request. Mr. Finch told the group an application had been
made and permits were obtained from the Railroad Commission to
drill two wells.
Linda Dewey representing Exxon addressed the group saying this was
an Exxon farm out. Linda Procuctions would -do -the drilling of -the
wells.•
Commissioner Beeth pointed out that the site plans showing the
distances are inconsistent and the tank batteries and roads are
not defined.
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The following citizens addressed the Council, Planning and Zoning
Commission and the audience in opposition and expressed ,some of
their concerns as follows:
Mrs. Westfall
Tom Croak
Ed Pavelka
Mrs, Harelson
Mike Adams
Larry May
Bob Shields
Chuck Talbot
Mr. Chrisley
Melody Lane
- Maplewood
- Mdlody Lane
Cherry Tree Lane
- General Homes
- Melody Lane
1. Traffic on Melody
2. Noise
3. Unsightly appearance
4. Adverse effect on property values
5. Safety
6. Distruction of road surface by use of heavy equipment.
Mike Adams with General Homes asked to speak concerning the proposed
subdivision by General Homes in the area requested by Linda Productions
for a zone classification change. Mr. Adams told the group 2 years
ago they acquired an option to purchase 912 acres fronting Melody
Lane and F.M. 2351. Since that time they have been working with
Exxon on a waiver of surface rights and defining the drill sites in
the area. They designed Friendswood Timbers to develop between
Melody and F.M. 2351. General Homes is opposed to the request to
rezone the property in question
The public hearing on the SFR TO SPECIFIC USE (OIL AND GAS WELLS)
was closed.
COW-IISSIONER HOLT OPENED THE HEARING FOR THE NEXT REQUEST FOR A
ZONE CLASSIFICATION.CHANCE:
COMMISSIONER BALLARD ABSTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
REQUEST: MFR-L AND CSC TO SPECIFIC USE - PUD - 12.7 ACRES
LOCATION: F.M. 528 - RETIREMENT CENTER
jElmo Robinson addressed the Council, Planning and Zoning Commission
l and the audience regarding the above zone classification change.
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Mr. Robinson told the group they see an existing and a growing
need for housing designed for people 65 years of age and older.
The retirement center would provide quality housing and custodial
services for the ambulatory elderly in a pleasing atmosphere.
Services to include but not limited to the following:
1. Individual living unit
2. Dining services
3. House -keeping services
4. Laundry services
5. Security
6. Chauffeured transportation
No one spoke in opposition.
The public hearing was closed.
Ruth P. Henry - Secretary
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 7, 1986
The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held a Special
Meeting on Monday, July 7, 1986, in the City Hall. The
following Commissioners were present.
Holt - Chairman
Beeth
Baker
Cress
Todd
Ballard
With a quorum present and with Beggs leaving after the public
hearing, the following business was transacted.
COMMISSIONER BALLARD ABSTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION
FRIENDSWOOD RETIREMENT CENTER.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint public hearing
July 7, 1986, with City Council. The Commission held a special
meeting for consideration and possible recommendation to City
Council on the following.
FRIENDSWOOD RETIREMENT LIVING, LTD.
Request to rezone 12.7 acres from MFR-L AND CSC to
Specific Use PUD for a proposed retirement center to be
located on F.M. 528 and Windingway.
MOTION: (BEETH) To recommend that City Council approve
the request for Friendswood Retirement
Living Center and that the subject property
located on F.M. 528 be rezoned to be a Planned
Unit Development with the following Specific
Use:
To provide quality housing and custodial
services for the ambulatory elderly as
presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
SECOND:(TODD)
VOTE: UNANIMOUS FOR
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned.
Ruth P. Henry - Secretary