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City of Houston Planning Commission met Nov. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER Chair Martha L. Stein called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. with a roll call vote and a quorum present.
Martha L. Stein, Chair Present
M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair Present
David Abraham Present virtually
Susan Alleman Absent
Bill Baldwin Present
Lisa Clark Present
Rodney Heisch Present virtually
Daimian S. Hines Present
Randall L. Jones Present virtually
Lydia Mares Absent
Paul R. Nelson Present virtually and left at 5:10 p.m. before item V
Linda Porras-Pirtle Absent
Kevin Robins Absent
Ileana Rodriguez Present virtually and left at 4:27 p.m. before item 130
lan Rosenberg Present virtually and arrived at 2:37 p.m. during Director's Report
Megan R. Sigler Present and arrived at 2:43 p.m. before item 108
Zafar Tahir Present virtually and left at 4:42 p.m. before items G H and I
Meera D. Victor Absent
Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack Absent Present virtually and arrived at 2:39 p.m. during items A & B
Maggie Dalton for The Honorable KP George Present virtually and left at 4:34 p.m. before item 131
Loyd Smith for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo Present virtually and left at 4:23 p.m. before item 128
Ex Officio Members
Carol A. Lewis
Carol Haddock
Yuhayna H. Mahmud
Craig Maske
Executive Secretary
Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Martha L. Stein reported on in person and virtual meeting procedures.
Point of personal privilege was given to Commissioner Jones, who thanked Margaret Wallace Brown and staff on the fantastic job on the Super Neighborhood presentation on the case for sidewalks.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director's Report was given by Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department.
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Commission action: Approved the October 28, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes as amended.
Motion: Clark Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (Consent and Replat items A and B, 1 - 107)
17 Heatherloch Sec 1 partial replat no 1 CЗN Approve
Speaker: Mikala Hodges, applicant - supportive.
Items removed for separate consideration: 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15 and 59.
Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendations for item(s) 1 – 107 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved staff's recommendations for item(s) 1 - 107 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, except items removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Hines Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendation for items 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15 and 59, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved staff's recommendations for items 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15 and 59, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Motion: Garza Second: Clark Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch and Dalton
C PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRING NOTIFICATION
108 Amended Plat Of Almeda Place partial replat no 12 CЗN 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: Baldwin Second: Garza Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Second: Garsit to the CPC 101 to form conditions.
109 Crestwood partial replat no 2 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: Sigler Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
110 Foster Place partial replat no 19 СЗN 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: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
111 Foster Place partial replat no 21 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: Nelson Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
112 Martin partial replat no 5 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: Jones Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
113 Princeton Manor 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: Baldwin Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
114 Reedwoods partial replat no 1 C3N 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: Garza Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
115 Villages at Tour 18 Sec 3 СЗN Approve partial 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: Sigler Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
VARIANCES
Items 116 and 117 were taken together at this time.
116 CWE Houston Shepherd North C2R Defer
117 CWE Houston Shepherd South C2R Defer
Staff recommendation: Defer the applications for two weeks for further study and review.
Commission action: Deferred the applications for two weeks for further study and review.
Motion: Smith Second: Nelson Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speaker: Peri Alkas – position not stated.
Items 118 and 119 were taken together at this time.
118 Ella Grovewood C3P Defer
Defer 119 Ella Timbergrove C3P Defer
Staff recommendation: Defer the applications for two weeks per the applicant's request.
Commission action: Deferred the applications for two weeks per the applicant's request.
Motion: Baldwin Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speaker: Tracie Riley – position not stated.
120 Enclave at Rosehill GP GP 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 reo
Motion: Smith Second: Garza Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
121 Encompass Health Houston C2R 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: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
122 Fairbanks Industrial C3P 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: Nelson Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
123 Glendale partial replat no 1 C2R 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: Baldwin Second: Hines
Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
124 Heights Haven C2R Defer
Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks to give the applicant time to submit additional information.
Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks to give the applicant time to submit additional information.
Motion: Baldwin Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speaker: Peri Alkas – position not stated.
125 Katy Lakes GP GP 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: Smith Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speakers: Erin Zimmerman, Leslie Gould, Susie Sandefer - opposed; Tom Simmons, represents developer – supportive.
126 Ly Liquor on Navigation C2 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: Nelson Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
127 Northeast Crossing C2R Approve
Staff recommendation: Deny the variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Motion: Garza Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speakers: Matt Tucker, applicant and Grant Pearson – supportive; Richard Smith, City Engineer, Houston Public Works; Terrie McGee – position not stated.
128 Northpark South GP GP
Withdrawn
E SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
NONE
RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS
129 Decker Prairie GP GP 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: Nelson Second: Cain Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
130 Dimora Heights 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: Garza Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speaker: Adam Garcia, applicant - supportive.
131 Martin Park C3R 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: Tahir V ote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speakers: Carter Ernst and Rachel Eggert - opposed.
132 Minnetex Place partial replat no 3 C2R Withdrawn
Items G, H, and I were taken together at this time
G EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
133 Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 1 EOA Approve
134 Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 2 EOA Approve
135 Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 3 EOA Approve
136 Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 4 EOA Approve
137 HCESD 60 and Sheldon Community Fire EOA Approve
138 HFBESD 100 Communications Center EOA Approve
139 Imperial Forest Sec 6 EOA Approve
140 Oxford Estates EOA Approve
H NAME CHANGES
NONE
I CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
141 19852 S Plantation Estates Drive COC Approve
142 311 Shady Lane COC Approve
143 24240 and 24226 W Terrace Drive COC Approve
144 18923 Iris Lane COC Approve
145 23339 US 59 COC Approve
Staff recommendation: Approve staff's recommendation for items 133-145.
Commission action: Approved staff's recommendation for items 133-145.
Motion: Clark Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous
Abstaining: None
ADMINISTRATIVE NONE
K DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
146 4360 Faculty Lane DPV Approve
Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the development plat to reduce garage building line requirement from 20' to 11' along Rockwood Street.
Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the development plat to reduce garage building line requirement from 20' to 11' along Rockwood Street.
Motion: Nelson Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
II. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 16, 2021
a. Agua Estates Commercial
b. Art Colony at Museum District partial replat no 1
c. Atwood Villas partial replat no 4
d. Bayou Woods Sec 2 partial replat no 5
e. June Gardens partial replat no 1
f. Kipp Texas Houston Veterans Memorial
g. Langham Creek Colony Sec 2 partial replat no 3
h. Pelham Place Sec 3 partial replat no 1
i. Westheimer Estates partial replat no 13
Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of December 16, 2021 for item II a-i.
Commission action: Established a public hearing date of December 16, 2021 for item Il a-i.
Motion: Sigler Second: Abraham Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
III. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A MEDICAL CENTER INN LOCATED AT 3622 OLD SPANISH TRAIL WITHDRAWN
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE BLOCK FOR THE 1000 BLOCK OF WALTON STREET, EAST AND WEST SIDES - SMLSB 789
Staff recommendation: Approve the consideration of a Special Minimum Lot Size Block for the 1000 block of Walton street, east and west sides – SMLSB 789 and forward to City Council.
Commission action: Approved the consideration of a Special Minimum Lot Size Block for the 1000 block of Walton street, east and west sides - SMLSB 789 and forward to City Council.
Motion: Garza Second: Nelson Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
Speakers: Tim Goings - co-applicant and Monica Martinez – supportive; Tim de Belloy – opposed.
Roll call vote was taken with the following six Commissioners audible and in favor: Commissioners Garza, Abraham, Heisch, Hines, Nelson, and Cain. The following five Comissioners were opposed: Commissioners Baldwin, Clark, Jones, Rosenberg and Sigler. The following nine Commissioners were not audible or not in attendance: Commissioners Alleman, Mares, Dalton, Porras-Pirtle, Robins, Rodriguez, Smith, Tahir and Victor.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chad Southerland commented about COVID 19 vulnerability in Houston Neighborhoods.
VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Martha L. Stein adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Motion: Clark Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
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