Friendswood P&Z approves Wild Pines final plat with 60-foot cul‑de‑sac right‑of‑way condition

The Friendswood City Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 13 approved the Wild Pines final plat, an 11‑acre subdivision proposed to split an existing residential property into two lots, contingent on the applicant revising the cul‑de‑sac right‑of‑way shown on the plat.

City planner Aubrey told the commission the applicant’s infrastructure plans showed the correct paving dimensions but that the plat itself incorrectly showed a 50‑foot right‑of‑way for the cul‑de‑sac instead of the required 60 feet. “They have the correct amount of paving on their plans. They just need to adjust the radius of the cul de sac by 2 feet,” Aubrey said during the staff summary.

That correction was added as a condition in the motion to approve. Commissioners discussed approving the plat subject to staff comments and follow‑up submittals; several commissioners said staff will verify the adjustment and related infrastructure details before final signatures. The commission formally moved the item from the consent agenda, heard the staff summary, and then approved the plat with the stated condition.

The approval does not itself record a roll‑call vote with individual tallies in the meeting transcript; commissioners voted by voice and the chair declared the motion passed. The applicant was not present at the meeting.

The commission’s action implements city technical standards for subdivisions by requiring the plat to reflect the city’s required right‑of‑way for cul‑de‑sac geometry before final plat acceptance and recordation.

No other permits, fees, or bond amounts were discussed during the commission’s consideration; staff indicated the plat will return for signature once the required revisions are shown on the final plat drawings.

The commission moved on to other business after recording the approval.