HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1975-08-21 RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 21, 1975
A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held
on Thursday, August 21, 1975 at the Friendswood City Hall. Chairman Tracy Spears
presided.
Members Present
Tracy Spears
Leah North (left early)
Bob Phillips
Jim Shore
Bob Atkinson (Consultant)
Members Absent
Ken Fossler
Ed Zeitler (Council Rep.)
Clyde Raney
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. Minutes of August 7, 1975 were
approved with following correction:
Annexation of Portion of Brazoria County. Change to read encompasses every-
thing in Brazoria County rather than a small portion of Brazoria County.
Shore moved, Phillips seconded that minutes be approved with correction.
Unanimous FOR.
1. Time 'N Chime Antique Shop, J. D. McVey presented plans for an addition to
to his antique shop located on Laurel Drive across from the Junior High
School. This addition would be an extension of 20 feet from the back of
present building and would be used for storage. The Commission discussed
with Mr. McVey the fact he had not complied with an earlier requirement
regarding parking plans when the original plan was approved. It was
recommended that he provide two parking spaces in front of the building,
all of these spaces to be striped parking. This would allow ample space
for cars to exit frontward into the street. At the present time cars are
backing into the street upon leaving. Mr. McVey agreed with this recom-
mendation.
Phillips moved, Shore seconded that plans be approved with the stipulated
parking requirements. Unanimous FOR.
II. Parks and Recreation Committee. Present representing Committee were Grace
Baker, Doris Heard, and Dr. Bill Jones. Mrs. Baker presented the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan and discussed with the Commission a way in which
to establish some mode of communication between the Recreation Committee
and the Planning Commission. Chairman Spears will serve as representative
for the Planning Commission and the Recreation Committee will appoint a
permanent sub -committee (of approximately 3 people) to be available to the
Planning Commission.
Doris Heard reported on the hike and bike trail. She stated there are
grants available for this, but first they would need an overlay map of any
easement of any description. Chairman Spears requested Mr. Atkinson to
prepare a map outlining these easements to aid the committee. The desire
of the Recreation Committee is to have one continuous trail through the
City. This trail would not include motorized bikes, but before they could
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be prohibited, an ordinance would be required. Since there would be access
from City streets, it was felt an ordinance would be enforcable. Chairman
Spears and Clyde Raney will work with the Recreation Committee on this
project.
III. Sunmeadow Shopping Center Club. Mrs. Diane Enell appeared before the Com-
mission regarding putting in a club in the Sunmeadow Shopping Center. There
was no need for the Commission to take action since this would be located in
an existing building and is in compliance with zoning and there is ample
parking space provided. Mrs. Enell was told she would need to obtain a
Building Permit from the City.
IV. Petromas Corporation. Rick Cope appeared representing Petromas. They wish
to construct a non -permanent type structure next to the existing building as
a temporary means of expansion. Mr. Cope stated the temporary building
would be lined up with the present building and would have a sidewalk across
the front connecting the two, with an overhang. There are also plans for a
fence across the front. All members present felt a yearly permit with
6 month extension thereafter would be agreeable.
V. Ray Diamond - Forest Creek Subdivision. Mr. Diamond presented a plat to the
Commission which was accepted on pre -application. The location being 25
acres along Friendswood Link Road between Wedgewood and Forest Bend. Water
District #108 informed Diamond they possibly could annex this area into
their water district, but suggested he discuss with Friendswood the possi-
bility of our providing sewer service since Friendswood services 108 on a
contract basis. The opposition here was the inability of Friendswood
handling any more sewage because treatment plant is already filled to
capacity. Diamond stated he would plan a meeting with the City Council and
if he received a formal turndown would then attempt to negotiate with Clear
Wood Improvement District which has its own plant servicing Wedgewood
Village.
Diamond plans 60-65 ft. lots for single-family and apartment density of 27
units per acre. The City requires a 90 ft. minimum width per lot and no
more than 18 apartment units per acre. Chairman Spears stated that since
Wedgewood and Forest Bend are on smaller lots, these proposed lot sizes
would probably be acceptable.
(Mrs. North left the meeting at this point).
VI. Renwick Village Subdivision. George Offenberger submitted re -plat for
Renwick Village Subdivision. He will need to present dimensions and regular
drawing, at which time action can be taken.
VII. Greenbriar_Section III - Final Approval. Plans were submitted by Jim
Gartrell for final approval. Mr. Gartrell was not present, and since there
was a question regarding drainage easement, no official action was taken.
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VIII. Sunmeadow Section II - Final Approval. Bob Atkinson submitted Preliminary
Submittal Fee for Sunmeadow Section 2 and 3, and Final Submittal Fee for
Sunmeadow Section 2. No official action could be taken on the plans sub-
mitted since a quorum was no longer present. Plans will be considered at
next regular meeting.
Mr. Atkinson also presented corrected prints of zoning map. He left these
with the Commission for any corrections or changes they might have.
IX. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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