City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 17

City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 17.

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 virtually

David Abraham Absent

Susan Alleman Present

Bill Baldwin Present

Lisa Clark Present and left at 4:22 p.m. after item 176

Rodney Heisch Present

Daimian S. Hines Present

Randall L. Jones Present

Lydia Mares Present virtually

Paul R. Nelson Present virtually at 2:40 p.m. during item I

Linda Porras-Pirtle Present virtually and left at 3:47 p.m. after item 159

Kevin Robins Present

Ileana Rodriguez Absent

Ian Rosenberg Present virtually

Megan R. Sigler Present

Zafar Tahir Present

Meera D. Victor Present virtually

Scott Cain for Present virtually

Commissioner James Noack

Maggie Dalton for Present virtually

The Honorable KP George

Loyd Smith for Present virtually and left at 4:27 p.m. after item 178

The Honorable Lina Hidalgo

Ex Officio Members

Carol A. Lewis

Carol Haddock

Yuhayna H. Mahmud

Alan R. Black

Executive Secretary

Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department

CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair Martha L. Stein reported on meeting procedures and stated that some items are withdrawn.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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

APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Commission action: Approved the February 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes as amended.

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

I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (Consent and Replat items A and B, 1 – 144)

Items removed for separate consideration: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 53, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72 and 76.

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendations for item(s) 1 – 144 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations for item(s) 1 – 144 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, except items removed for separate consideration.

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

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendation for items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 53, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72 and 76, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendation for items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 53, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72 and 76, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

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

C PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRING NOTIFICATION

145 Breckenridge West Sec 10 partial replat no 1 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: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

146 Denver Addition partial replat no 1 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: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Rita Robles and Carolyn Lopez – position not stated; Joyce Owens, applicant – supportive.

147 Hester Tract partial replat no 1 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: Hines Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Janeen H. Coble – opposed; Joyce Owens, applicant – supportive.

148 Hyde Park Main Third Addition partial replat no 1 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: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

149 June Gardens partial replat no 1 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: Clark Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

150 Kentshire Place Sec 1 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: Baldwin Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

151 Melanie Heights 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: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Thu Huynh – position not stated.

152 Melbourne Place Sec 1 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: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Rodney Jones, applicant – supportive.

153 Neuen Manor partial replat no 25 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: Baldwin Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

154 Oak Forest Sec 1 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: Jones Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

155 Reed Terrace 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: Mares Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Louis Roach – position not stated.

156 Reed Terrace partial replat no 3 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: Heisch Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Louis Roach – position not stated.

157 Spring Oaks replat no 1 partial replat no 6 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: Clark Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

158 Truxillo Gardens partial replat no 1 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: Baldwin Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Peggy Weissman and Shannon Laduke – opposed; David Armendariz – position not stated.

159 Usener Addition partial replat no 3 and extension 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: Baldwin Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Emily Trout, applicant – supportive; James Denton, Alaina Hebert, Mark Williamson and Erin May – opposed

160 Vernas Garden C3N Withdrawn

161 Wildwood Glen Sec 1 partial replat C3N Approve no 2 and extension

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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

D VARIANCES

162 Brailsfort Place C2R 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: Heisch Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Items 163, 164 and 165 were taken together at this time.

163 Bridgeland Prairieland Village GP GP Approve

164 Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 24 C3P Approve

165 Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 25 C3P Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the plats subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the plats subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Jones Second: Clark Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch and Sigler

166 Clevie Court C2R Withdrawn

167 Creation 1960 Industrial Park Sec 1 C2 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

168 Elyson 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 request.

Motion: Jones Second: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton Heisch and Sigler

169 Fuqua Tract 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: Baldwin Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton and Heisch

170 Harris County MUD no 171 Lift Station no 5 C2 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: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch

171 Haven Mission Trace C2 Approve

Staff recommendation: Deny the variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Denied the variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

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

172 HC MUD 566 Utility Reserves C2 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: Clark Second: Alleman Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton and Heisch

173 Hidden Gem Estates C2 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: Hines Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

174 Houston Methodist West Hospital 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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

175 Schiel Road Tract C3P 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: Heisch Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

176 Westlake Park Sec 1 partial replat no 1 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: Jones Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Shirley Chouinard – position not stated; David Sepulveda, applicant – supportive.

E SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

NONE

F RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS

177 Anniston GP GP Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Alleman Second: Baldwin Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch

178 Champions Park Logistics C2 Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

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

179 Community Drive Division C2 Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the reconsideration of requirements with variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

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

180 Life Style C3P 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: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: David Salvador – position not stated.

G EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL

181 Bar Acre replat no 1 EOA Approve

182 Barker Living EOA Approve

183 Bridge Creek Terrace Drive and Avalon View Drive Street Dedication EOA Approve

184 Bridgeland Jack Road and Creekland Village Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 EOA Approve

185 Covenant House Texas EOA Approve

186 Grand Oaks Sec 13 EOA Approve

187 Harris County MUD no 540 Detention Pond EOA Approve

188 Kims Pallet Estate EOA Approve

189 Kingfield Lofts EOA Approve

190 Marvida Sec 12 EOA Approve

191 Marvida Sec 13 EOA Approve

192 Pastelitos Cafe EOA Approve

193 Stuebner Plaza Sec 1 EOA Approve

194 Wayside Village Sec 4 EOA Approve

195 Willowpoint Sec 1 EOA Approve

H NAME CHANGES

196 Bauer Meadows (prev. Hopfe Road Tract GP) GP NC Approve

197 Marvida Terrace Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 (prev. Marvida Terrace Drive Sec 1 Street Dedication) NC Approve

198 Near East Distribution Center (prev. Exeter Mesa Distribution Center) NC Approve

I CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

199 18919 Iris Lane COC Approve

200 24440 Tree Lane COC Approve

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendation for items 181-200.

Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation for items 181-200.

Motion: Jones Second: Tahir Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton 196; Heisch 196; Sigler 184, 190, 191 and 197

J ADMINISTRATIVE

NONE

K DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS

201 5117 Airport Blvd 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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

202 5903 Valkeith Drive DPV Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) to allow for an addition of a new garage and partial second story to the home at 5903 Valkeith Dr. The plan utilizes the property’s original 20’ setback from Hillcroft.

Commission action: Granted the variance(s) to allow for an addition of a new garage and partial second story to the home at 5903 Valkeith Dr. The plan utilizes the property’s original 20’ setback from Hillcroft.

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

II. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 17, 2022

a. Azul Homes partial replat no 2

b. Commons of Lake Houston Sec 1 partial replat no 1

c. Craig Woods partial replat no 37

d. Foster Place partial replat no 25

e. Idylwood partial replat no 2

f. Neuen Manor partial replat no 26

g. Rosewood Estates Sec 2 partial replat no 4

h. Usener Addition partial replat no 4

Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of March 17, 2022 for item II a-h.

Commission action: Established a public hearing date of March 17, 2022 for item II a-h.

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

III. CONSIDERATION OF A STUDIO 6 HOTEL/MOTEL LOCATED AT 14402 OLD CHOCOLATE BAYOU ROAD

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: Alleman Second: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM BUILDING LINE BLOCK RENEWAL FOR THE 300 – 1000 BLOCKS OF PEDEN STREET, NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES – MBL 33REN

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: Tahir Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Kim Lammers, Sherry Weesner, Thomas Street, Byron Norton, Stefan Malhotra and Amy Tan – supportive; Simon Fleury – opposed.

V. EXCUSE THE ABSENCES OF COMMISSIONER ILEANA RODRIGUEZ

Commissioner Rodriguez’s absences were excused.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

Maria Ochoa made comments of concern about withdrawn item 160 Vernas Garden. Arica Bailey made comments about staff’s help regarding withdrawn item 166 Clevie Court.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Martha L. Stein adjourned the meeting at 5:22 p.m.

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

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