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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1977-07-07 RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 7, 1977 The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting on Thursday July 7, 1977 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall with the following members present: Kenneth Fossler - Chairman Ray Utley Robert Mora Robert Phillips Jerry Phillips Tracy Spears with a quorum present and Leah North absent the following business was transacted: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of a regular meeting of June 16, 1977 were approved as read. O'FARREL - SUBDIVISION AT SUNSET Mr. O'Farrel and Mr. Sam Vestor presented a plat of Cowart Creek Subdivision to the Commission. The subdivision would contain 164 lots on 160+(plus) acres, and be located at Sunset Drive and FM 2351. The Commission agreed there would be no problem with water and sewer service, nor surface frainage in the area. The Commission asked that the center street (Rustic Lane) be extended further South to Cowart's creek, also that there be turn -around drives at Sunset and FM 2351. The Commission liked the concept. DON BARRAS - RANCHO VEJO FINAL Mr. Bogren and Don Barras presented a plat of the Rancho Vejo Subdivision to the Commission for final approval. The Commission discussed providing an easement for clearance purposes for the Friendswood Drainage District. MOTION: (R. Mora) made a motion for final approval contingent on street approval by city engineer, and a line for the Friendswood Drainage District wouking easement allowing 50' for lots 8,9, and 10, and 20' at homeplace. Second: T. Spears Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MR. WHITAKER AND DR. JONES - REZONING OF SCHOOL PROPERTY TO C-1 FROM R-1. Dr. Jones came before the Commission to ask their feelings on rezoning of a 330' by 400' tract of land on FM 2351 at Westwood Elementary School. The property is currently zoned R-1 and they are asking for a change to C-1 in order that the land may be sold by the school, for the purpose of acquiring 2 tracts of land at Shadowbend and Woodlawn. This tract would proaide a building area for an additional bus barn and parking. The Commission agreed they could understand the reasoning for having the additional bus facility near the Jr. High School, and a public hearing for rezoning should be set up, MOTION: (T. Spears) a motion made to call a special meeting on Monday July 11, 1977 at 7:30 p.m., to call a public hearing on rezoning of property at FM 2351 at the Elementary School, Second: R. Phillips Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED DR. BOONE- WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION Dr. Boone presented a plat for a section of Whispering Pines Subdivision to the Commission for approval. The Commission discussed the problem of traffic flow on Falling Leaf. The Commission agreed the first section for approval should be near the streets ajoining the property. HARRIS II SUBDIVISION Mr. Frank Coe presented two covenants of easdment of Harris II Subdivision to the Commission. The Commission decided that these would need approval of the City Attorney before the Commission could agree to them. HARLAN SMITH - DISPOSITION OF P STRIP EASEMENT AT ECHO Mr. Smith asked the permission of teh Commission to put a drive over a 1' easement for an access to a home to be built at the back of his lot on Echo. The Commission agreed a plat of teh area for the home should be made and presented to the Commission. BUSINESS - The Commission discussed their feelings on a letter to be given to the Board of Adjustments on teh Oak Cove Cluster Homes. They agreed a letter would be written stating their feelings on the concept. MOTION: ( R. Utley) Made a motion to write a letter to the Board of Adjustments stating the Commission likes teh concopt, but it is not zoned for such, and let them know they should have nothing to do with this motion. Second: R. Phillips Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. Kenneth Fossler announced to the Commission his resignation effective July 15, 1977. Mr. Ray Mtley will be acting chairman until the election of officers at the next regular meeting. Commissioners Ray Utley and Tracy Spears commented Mr. Fossler on his wourk for the Planning and Zoning Commission. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.