City of Houston Planning Commission met June 24

City of Houston Planning Commission met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Telephonic/Videoconference Meeting held via Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/31S1AUL 2:30 p.m.

Call to Order Vice Chair M. Sonny Garza called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. with a roll call vote and a quorum present.

Martha L. Stein, Chair Absent

M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair

David Abraham Absent

Susan Alleman

Bill Baldwin

Antoine Bryant

Lisa Clark

Rodney Heisch

Randall L. Jones

Lydia Mares

Paul R. Nelson

Linda Porras-Pirtle Arrived at 2:51 p.m. prior to Item 135

Kevin Robins

Ileana Rodriguez Left at 5:20 p.m. during Item IV

lan Rosenberg Arrived at 2:41 p.m. during Item 1 Platting Activity

Megan R. Sigler

Zafar Tahir Arrived at 2:33 p.m. before Director's Report

Meera D. Victor Arrived at 2:37 p.m. after Approval of Minutes

Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack

Maggie Dalton for The Honorable KP George Loyd Smith for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo

EXOFFICIO MEMBERS

Carol A. Lewis

Carol Haddock

Yuhayna H. Mahmud

Craig Maske

Executive Secretary

Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department

CHAIR'S REPORT

Vice Chair M. Sonny Garza reported on virtual meeting procedures. Actions must be audible.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

The Director's Report was given by Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department

Vice Chair M. Sonny Garza took a personal privilege to congratulate Michael Kramer on his upcoming retirement.

APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 10, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Commission action: Approved the June 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

Motion: Clark Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (Consent and Replat items A and B, 1 - 131)

Items removed for separate consideration: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 56, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74. Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendations for item(s) 1 - 131 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved staff's recommendations for item(s) 1 - 131 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, except items removed for separate consideration.

Motion: Bryant Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendation for items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 56, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved staff's recommendations for items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 56, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Mares Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Recusing: Heisch and Sigler

C. PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRING NOTIFICATION

132 Eagle Landing Townhomes West C3N Approve Sec 1

Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Nelson Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

133 Harris County School Land Four Leagues C3N Defer partial replat no 1

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks per the applicant's request. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks per the applicant's request.

Motion: Jones Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None.

134 Lakewood Pines Sec 14 C3N Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Clark Second: Victor Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

135 Milby House СЗN Withdraw

136 Ryon Addition partial replat no 2 C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks per the applicant's request. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks per the applicant's request.

Motion: Sigler Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

137 Shadyvilla Addition Sec 2 C3N Approve partial replat no 9

Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Jones Second: Porras Pirtle Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Diane Bordelon, Morton Kahn, Francoise Duclot and Ross Flynt - opposed; Dave Strickland, applicant - supportive.

138 Woodland Heights partial replat no 4 C3N Approve

Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Alleman Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

139 Woodlands Village of Grogans C3N Approve

Mill Lake Woodlands East Shore Sec 16 replat no 1

Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Heisch Second: Cain Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speaker: Tami Houston – supportive.

D VARIANCES

140 Becker Landing Sec 1 C3R Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Smith Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

141 Bellfort Farms Sec 2 C3P Deny

Staff recommendation: Deny the variance(s) and disapprove the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Denied the variance(s) and disapproved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Robins Second: Nelson Vote: Carried Opposing: Cain, Dalton, Jones and Smith

Motion carried with a roll call vote with the following Commissioners audible and in attendance:

Commissioners Alleman, Baldwin, Clark, Heisch, Mares, Nelson, Porras-Pirtle, Robins, Rodriguez, Rosenberg, Sigler, Tahir and Victor voting in favor; Commissioners Cain, Dalton, Jones and Smith voting against Chair verified that the following Commissioners were not audible or in attendance at this time: Abraham and Bryant. Speakers: Daniel Davis - opposed; Ryan Day, applicant - supportive.

142 Beyond Knox C3R Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

143 Candela GP GP Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Porras Pirtle Second: Clark Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch, Dalton and Sigler

144 Mac Gregor Palms Sec 1 C2R Defer partial replat no 1 and extension Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks for further study and review. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks for further study and review.

Motion: Smith Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speaker: Tracy Reynolds - opposed.

145 Martinez Reserve C2 Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks per Chapter 42 planning standards. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks per Chapter 42 planning standards.

Motion: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

146 Newport Wastewater Treatment Plant C2 Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Nelson Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

147 Texas Childrens Main Tower C2R Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Robins Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS NONE

RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS

148 Towne Lake Sec 63 C3P Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Items G, H, and I were taken together at this time

G EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL

149 Cypress Fairbanks ISD Elementary no 57 EOA Approve

150 Cypress Green Sec 1 EOA Approve

151 Cypress Green Sec 2 EOA Approve

152 Cypress Green Sec 3 EOA Approve

153 Cypress Green Sec 6 EOA Approve

154 First Metropolitan Church of Houston EOA Approve

155 Grant Road Commercial EOA Approve

156 Lakes at Creekside Sec 12 EOA Approve

157 Lindale Medical Plaza replat and extension EOA Approve

158 Palai Preserve EOA Approve

159 Stuebner Hollow Sec 2 EOA Approve

160 Woodland Lakes Sec 5 EOA Approve

H NAME CHANGES

NONE

I CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

161 22500 E. Martin Drive COC Approve

Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendations for items 149-161. Commission action: Approved staff's recommendations for items 149-161.

Motion: Victor Second: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton 156 & 160; Heisch 149, 156, & 160

J ADMINISTRATIVE NONE

K DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS

162 4557 Creekmont Drive DPV Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks per the applicant's request. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks per the applicant's request.

Motion: Baldwin Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

163 2301 Dorrington Street DPV Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks for further study and review. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks for further study and review.

Motion: Baldwin Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

164 5204 East Freeway DPV Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks for further study and review. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks for further study and review.

Motion: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

By 4:32 p.m., Commissioner Bryant rejoined the meeting.

165 413 Gale Street DPV Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks for further study and review. Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks for further study and review.

Motion: Bryant

Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speakers: Michael Blunk, Virginia Duke and Alan Wentworth, applicant - supportive.

ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 22, 2021

a. Amended Plat of Almeda Place partial replat no 11

b. Avenue Central Plaza replat no 1

c. Buckingham Place Sec 4 partial replat no 1

d. Connor Landing

e. Craig Woods partial replat no 36

f. Emerald Meadows Sec 2

g. Foster Place partial replat no 16

h. Kentshire Place Sec 3 partial replat no 1

i. Milby House

j. Museum Park Jackson Rosedale partial replat no 1

k. Neuen Manor partial replat no 21

l. Pelham Place Sec 2 partial replat no 1

m. White Oak Springs Sec 1 partial replat no 1

Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of July 22, 2021 for items II a-m. Commission action: Established a public hearing date of July 22, 2021 for items Il a-m.

Motion: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

III. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A HOTEL/MOTEL VARIANCE FOR ICONIA HOTEL LOCATED AT 3500 SAGE ROAD Staff recommendation: Approve the Hotel/Motel variance(s). Commission action: Approved the Hotel/Motel variance(s).

Motion: Sigler Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speaker: Mary Lou Henry, applicant - supportive

IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINUMUM LOT SIZE BLOCK FOR THE 500 BLOCK OF WELCH STREET, NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES - SMLSB 783 Staff recommendation: Approve the consideration of a special minimum lot size block for the 500 block of Welch Street, north and south sides - SMLSB 783 and forward to City Council. Commission action: Approved the consideration of a special minimum lot size block for the 500 block of Welch Street, north and south sides - SMLSB 783 with a modified boundary for only the south side and forward as modified to City Council.

Motion: Clark Second: Rosenberg Vote: Carried

Recusing: Jones Motion carried with a roll call vote with the following Commissioners audible and in attendance: Commissioners Alleman, Baldwin, Clark, Mares, Robins, Rosenberg, Tahir, Victor and Dalton voting in favor; Commissioners Cain, Heisch, Nelson, Porras-Pirtle, Sigler and Smith voting against. Chair verified that the following Commissioners were not audible or in attendance at this time: Abraham and Bryant. Speakers: Rachel Tucker, James Tucker, Elizabeth Anderson and Karen Brohn, applicant - supportive; Blake Vincent and Richard Mazzarino - opposed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE

VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business brought before the Commission, Vice Chair M. Sonny Garza adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.

Motion: Clark Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

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