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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1976-03-04 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 4,1976 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was convened at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4,1976, at the City Hall with the following members present: Tracy Spears, Chairman Clyde Raney Robert Phillips Ray Utley Ken Fossler Leah North Councilman Ed Zeitler Bobbie Henry, Secretary With a quorum present, and with Jerry Phillips absent, the following business was transacted: SAM VESTA LOTS ON FALLING LEAF - Mr. Vesta proposes to sell large lots on Falling Leaf, an existing city street, under the new policy regarding lost where city facilities exist. Utility lines which he has built to accommodate his Greenbriar Subdivision are to be extended for these lots. MOTION: (Raney) To approve the Greenbriar acreage tracts contingent on installation and approval of water and sewer lines in accordance with city requirements. Second: Utley Vote: Unanimous FOR FRIENDSWOOD ESTATES ADDITION #1 - GARTRELL- Mr. Gartrell agreed to include in the deed restrictions that for drainage purposes, access will be available to Clear Creek at all tames. He is also to change the radius of the outfall ditch into the creek. The question of non-compliance insofar as the road shoulders width and surface are concerned has not been recon- ciled with the City Engineer. MOTION: (Fossler) To give preliminary approval contingent on another memo from Mr. Heaney. Second: B. Phillips Vote: FOR (5) Spears, Phillips, Utley, Fossler, North AGAINST: Raney Mr. Gartrell was directed to request a "Hardship Variance" relative to the width of the shoulders. VAN PELT SUBDIVISION - ERNIE MATT - Mr. Matt now proposes to develop the land in the Lundy area which was formerly presented as "Thoroghbred Farms," by the Old Van Pelt Subdivision Plat. The Van Pelt Plat divided the land into ten acre tracts. The City Attorney advises that if the old plat is followed, no action by the Planning Commission is in order. Mr. Matt stated, however, that at some point in the future he would possibly wish to divide some of the ten acre tracts into smaller lots; at this point it would be necessary to come to Planning Commission for approval. A letter will be written to Mr. Matt stating these points. ADJOURNMENT- Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. Bobbie C. Henry, Secretary DR. C. BOONE - Proposed Zoning Page 2 - New Zoning Map Dr. Boone owns 11.9 acres between Windingway, 518 and Coward Creek. Part of the tract of land is proposed C-1 and part R-3. He is requesting the entire tract be zoned R-3. The Commission had no objection to changing the tract of land to R-3, however this change may necessitate another public hearing. The City Attorney will be consulted on this point. DR. C. BOONE - Wilderness Trail Dr. Boone owns approximately 150 acres on Wilderness Trail. He asked the Commission members feelings on 1 and 2 acre tracts with septic tanks. The Commission advised that the City policy sets as minimum size 2 1/2 acre tracts for septic tanks. The Commission told Dr. Boone that they did like the idea that he had in mind and offered to work with him in the development of the land, however possible. MR. GARTRELL - HARRIS II A lengthy discussion was held between the Commission, Mr. Gartrell and Mr. Frank Coe, a property owner in Harris II Subdivision, on the ingress and egress of the proposed subdivision. MR. ED STUART - STONES THROW APARTMENTS The Commission received Fire and Police reports on the proposed apartments. Mr. Stuart was advised to check dumpster location, to check the drainage, water and sewer with the City Engineer. SUZANNE PAGE - CITY PLANNER Mrs. Page submitted a resume of herself stating she would like to be employed to work with the City of Friendswood either by retainer or salary. The Commission said they would consider her qualifications and consider calling Mrs. Page if they needed the services of a City Planner. ROUTINE BUSINESS The Commission was sent a memorandum form the City Manager to proceed with the purchase of plats and plat book the memo was dated 1/4/77. ADJOURNMENT - Motion was made for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Secretary APPROVED: NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY SUN MEADOW SECTION III - In the plans for this Section, the water lines are located on the street; the sewer lines are at the rear of the lots and generally run along the golf course. Ken Toon, citing a policy adopted by the Council about two years ago, says that the sewer lines should also be on the street for easy access for servicing. Mr. Crawford and his architects met with Council at last week's workshop. They feel that the overall Sun Meadow plan was approved in 1968 and again in 1973 by the Planning Commission and even though utility lines were not on the plat, the approval would imply that the same Conditions would apply throughout the subdivision. (Section II was approved and built with the sewer line in the rear.) City Council has requested an opinion from the Planning Commission based on what was approved earlier overall and in the Sections I and II. Ruth has researched P & C minutes and has marked several pages for your reference if you wish to review them. APARTMENTS IN FOREST BEND - Marge George (0193) from Forest Bend called today regarding an "industrial" reserve in Forest Bend where plans are going forward to build apartments. She wanted to know if this is in violation fo the recorded plat or if the P*ZC had any authority to stop these apartments. FRIENDSWOOD ESTATES ADDN. #1 - Gartrell has given me a revised page 3 of restriction saying the right words about access to the drainage easements. He has changed the outfall ditch radius. He has not changed the street and does not seem to be asking for a variance. Tom Heaney insists he can not approve a 3 ft. shoulder so his former memo will stand. Bobbie