HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1973-10-25 RegularFPZC-M-10-25-73
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 25. 1973
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission
was held at Friendswood City Hall on Thursday, October 25, 19?3.
Chairman C. C. Bost presided, calling the meeting to order shortly
after 7130 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
C. C. Bost, Chairman Ed Zeitler, Council Rep.
Tracy Spears, Vice -Chairman Vacancy - Position 7 (Coe)
Leah North, Secretary
Robert Phillips
Clyde Raney
James Shore
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
October 18, 1973 - Approved as presented.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Jim Ellis - tennis court status. Mr. Jim Ellis was in
attendance to in quire about what the Commission had
concluded in its research regarding his request for a
tennis club on Melody Lane. The Secretary reported that
there appeared to be three possible alternatives:
1) There was a possible chance that he could be
eligible for a Temporary Certificate of Zoning
Compliance if classed as a "temporary facility."
2) The Zoning Ordinance could be amended to include
such recreational facilities as a tennis club under
"Specific Use" and then the property could be
rezoned as a specific use as a tennis club. This
would take two public hearings and the passage of
two ordinances by the Council - not a speedy action.
3) The property involved could be rezoned to C-1.
The Secretary stated that these conclusions were based on
treating a tennis court as swimming pools were treated in
the zoning ordinance, since tennis courts are not mentioned.
The Commission concurred that alternative #2 was the only
one the Commission would consider. Mr. Ellis was informed
that certain requirements were necessary prior to any
consideration by the Commission. He should present a plan
showing all planned courts, clubhouse location, and adequate
parking. Conditions which might be considered if the
Specific Use were recommended were discussed, including
such things as a) making it revocable, b) reversion to R-1
if the specific use is discontinued, c) limiting number of
members, d) acquiring additional right-of-way on Melody
Lane, e) limitation on use of lights, f) fence, landscaping.
Mr. Bost reminded him that the sewer line in Village Green
is too shallow for him to hook into. He will return later.
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N. Autumn Hills Information. Chairman Bost reported receving
three copies of a survey dated 11-22-72 by Jack C. McKnight
,Attach of the Autumn Hills building proposal. He gave two copies
to Mr. Heaney, retained one. Mr. Heaney has marked one with
Attafi recommendation as to right--of-way to be obtained and a
#2 drain line from the rear of the property to Quaker Drive.
A ten foot access road along the edge of one building was
proposed in place of access to the parking from Shady book.
Mr. Heaney has suggested that the Ctty should pay the difference
between cost of installing an adequate drain in front and the
cost of installing 12", 15", or 18" drain tile. A lengthy
discussion followed.
Parking. Mrs. North questioned whether adequate parking was
available, since she had observed the paces nearly full on
a Sunday. Other members disagreed, feeling that it was
adequate except for very brief periods of time.
Alley access. Mrs. North and Mr. Phillips questioned the
adequacy of the ten foot "alley" which permits only one-way
access for nearly three hundred feet to the back parking lot.
Further discussion was delayed until the hearing.
P. National IUvestors Hedge. Mr. Raney reported that he had met
with Council Monday and asked how far we should go. Council
instructed us to get with the Attorney and work out legal steps
necessary to cause compliance. Present these to Council next
meeting and they will take action. Also, Council directed
the City Manager to issue no more electric permits. Raney
recommended that the Commission appoint someone to meet with
the attorney now. A lengthy discussion followed. Final
consensus was that any action would be held in abeyance for
one week.
B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. 0. No significant action since
last meeting.
3. BUILDING PERMITS
No building permits were referred to the Commission.
4, SUBDIVISIONS
The Chairman stated that Greenbriar would not be presented tonight
because of a controversy over the sewer and drainage. Some 150 acres
drain through the present drain, which would require an eighty-four
inch culvert at the Creek, according to Mr. Bost.
Parking on Cast lewood and Greenbriar. North mentioned her concern
regarding parking on lots facing Greenbriar and Castlewood. Since
these streets are probably collector streets, requir ing two lanes
to be open for traffic at all times, and since she does not think the
City should have to build an extra lane for parking purposes, she
feels off-street parking should be required for any lots facing
these streets.
5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
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Membership Since the terms of Spears, Phillips,
expire prior to the next meeting, and
have not yet been reappointed, it was
to hold a regular meeting next week.
Sign Violations
MOTION WAS MADE
memo be sent to
following signs
illegals
and Raney
since they
agreed not
by Shore, seconded by Raney, that a
the City Manager in regard to the
which the Commission considers
Fruit stand sign (on 2351)
Truman Taylor Insurance (W. Edgewood)
Friendswood Bank (maybe) (W. Edgewood)
Lakey's Drugs (E. Edgewood)
Fox Meadows Sign (E. Parkwood)
Talisman School (Greenbrier at Castlewood
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hearing fees
Raney stated that he felt that our fees for hearings
were not adequate, that discussion with officials
led him to believe that it could cost the City
$10.00 per letter to notify surrounding property
owners. Mr. Bost stated that in some places a larger
fee is initially required and a refund made if the
cost does not equal the fee. It was Agreed to put
this topic on the next agenda.
Drainagecosts
Mr. Bosts informed the commission that the City's
cost of the additional drainage in Heritage Estates
Subdivision was running one thousand dollars per
acre through the subdivision itself.
Sunset width
Mr. Shore asked if Sunset right-of-way was actually
100 feet. Mrs. North stated that Mr. Heaney said it
was only 80 feet. (This is in relation to the
Greenbriar Subdivision.)
Nassau Bay
The Secretary read a letter from the chairman of the
request
Nassau Bay Planning Commission, requesting a copy of
our comprehensive plan. The Commission agreed that
a copy of the Bovay report should be sent to him.
5, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned
at 9352 P.M.
Secretary /
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