HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1975-11-20 RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 20, 1975
A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Thursday, November 20, 1975 at the Friendswood City Hall with Tracy
Spears, Chairman, presiding.
Members Present
Tracy Spears, Chairman
Clyde Raney, Co -Chairman
Leah North, Secretary
Ken Fossler
Bob Phillips
Jerry Phillips
Ed Zeitler (Council Rep.)
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. Minutes of previous meeting
of November 6, 1975 were read. Motion by Raney, Second by J. Phillips to
approve as read. Unanimous FOR.
1. Re uest for Final Approval - Friendswood Estates. Mr. Joe Rowden, property
owner, was present representing Friendswood Estates Subdivision. Final
approval could not be given because of a memorandum to the Planning Commission
written by the City Manager stating disapproval of the proposed installation
of grinder systems rather than normal sewage collection facilities. The
Commission had approved of the grinder system when previously granting
preliminary approval. The Commission will meet with the City Manager, City
Engineer, and City Utility Superintendent regarding this matter and will
give their recommendation to the Friendswood Estates representatives as
soon as possible.
2. Forest Bend North - Preliminary Approval. Joe Munson and John Carr, land
planner for U.S. Homes presented plans for preliminary approval of Forest
Bend North Subdivision, which is located in Friendswood's Extra -Territorial
Jurisdiction. North made Motion, B. Phillips seconded that preliminary
approval be granted of Forest Bend North, with the deletion of Castlewood
Avenue (due to conflict of an existing Castlewood Street in Friendswood).
Mr. Carr and Mr. Munson agreed to extend Barcelona Drive and Bougainvilla
Drive around the circle to compensate for this deletion. The Commission
was Unanimous For approval.-6
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3. Development of Tractin Windson Subdivision. Mr. James Kerr, property
owner, and Mr. O.J. Stigler representing Community Real Estate, resented
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pre -application plans for development of a 6 acre tract i=-P tindsong
Subdivision, consisting of 3/4 acre tracts. The Commission recommended
they meet with the City Engineer and City Utility Supt. regarding their
plans. This area is on Septic System, which has not proven to be very
successful due to poor drainage. The Commission also recommended revisions
on the entranceway to conform to the 90' angle required in the Zoning
Ordinance.
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November 20, 1975
4. Jomico Corporation - Fence and Entrance to Heritage Estates No representa-
tives present from Jomico Corporation. Commission does not agree with
height of columns, which impede vision. Discussion centered around a set-
back of 50 feet from the street line or dropping the fence 2-1/2 feet. The
Commission feels the proper recommendation is to drop the fence the required
footage. Chairman Spears will notify the developer of the Commission's
recommendation.
5. zoning Ordinance. Chairman Spears reported he had talked with Bill Olson,
City Attorney, regarding the zoning ordinance and stated Mr. Olson will
have a draft ready to present to the Commission within a week or two.
6. Letter from Tower Estates Civic Club. Chairman Spears read a letter from
Mr. Robert L. Fajkowski, Attorney representing Tower Estates Civic Club,
requesting information regarding articles he had read regarding the ex-
pansion of sewer plant which presently services the Sun Meadow area and
borders Tower Estates.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
onyeen Wood
Recording Secretary