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Planning commission approves four Friendswood City Center site plans, including gas station
Summary
The Friendswood Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 12 approved four site plans for the Friendswood City Center, including a gas station at 3711 FM 528; approvals are contingent on infrastructure work such as a new lift station before Certificates of Occupancy are issued.
The Friendswood Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 12 approved four site plans for the Friendswood City Center, including a retail shell building with an attached convenience/gas station on Lot 5 at 3711 FM 528.
Staff member Aubrey told commissioners that 3711 FM 528 is the only lot in the planned-unit development that allows a gas station. "This site is 3711, FM 528. So this is gonna be... Lot 5. The only lot that allows a gas station in the PUD," Aubrey said, and described a retail center and convenience store totaling about 14,600 square feet with 45 on-site parking spaces and additional shared parking to meet the development's total required spaces.
The commission also approved site plans for three additional retail shell buildings in the same center: 3715 FM 528 (about 14,926 sq ft, 91 parking spaces), 3723 FM 528 (about 16,000 sq ft, 90 parking spaces) and 3727 FM 528 (size similar to the others). Commissioners noted the same architect designed the buildings to ensure visual consistency.
Aubrey emphasized that certain infrastructure work remains before occupancy permits can be issued. "They are relocating that sewer line... and they're actually building a new lift station. [It is] required to be operational before we issue a CO for this project," Aubrey said. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about parking counts and utility service; staff said approximately 70% of paving is in and that utility services for the property will be supplied by existing city services.
Commissioner Reyes raised a landscaping concern for 3727 FM 528 where a pipeline easement runs diagonally across the lot and screening shrubs stop at the easement. He suggested extending screening where the pipeline company permits it; staff said they would seek the pipeline company's permission.
Each site plan was approved by motion and voice vote; the minutes record "Motion passes" for each item. No vote tallies were provided in the meeting transcript.
The commission's approvals allow permit processing to proceed, subject to the condition that required infrastructure—most notably the new lift station and relocated sewer—be completed before Certificates of Occupancy are issued.
