City of Houston Planning Commission met May 26

City of Houston Planning Commission met May 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Martha L. Stein called the meeting to order at 2:35 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 and arrived at 3:36 p.m. before Platting Activity, and left at 5:02 p.m. after item 179

Susan Alleman Present

Bill Baldwin Present

Lisa Clark Present and left at 4:45 p.m. after item 163 Rodney Heisch Present

Daimian S. Hines Present

Randall L. Jones Present

Lydia Mares Present

Paul R. Nelson Present virtually

Linda Porras-Pirtle Present

Kevin Robins Present

Ian Rosenberg Absent

Megan R. Sigler Present

Zafar Tahir Present and arrived at 2:45 p.m. during item I Sidewalks Meera D. Victor Absent

Scott Cain for Absent

Commissioner James Noack

Maggie Dalton for Present virtually and left at 4:59 p.m. after item 165 The Honorable KP George

Loyd Smith for Present

The Honorable Lina Hidalgo

Ex Officio Members

Carol Lewis

Carol Haddock

Yuhayna H. Mahmud

Tina Petersen

Executive Secretary

Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department – Present or Jennifer Ostlind, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department.

CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair Stein reported on meeting procedures. She recognized Harris County’s role in the sidewalk ordinance proposals.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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

APPROVAL OF THE MAY 12, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND FREEWAY PLAN WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES

Commission action: Approved the May 12, 2022 Planning Commission Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan Workshop meeting minutes.

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

APPROVAL OF THE MAY 12, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Commission action: Approved the May 12, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

Motion: Porras-Pirtle Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

I. PRESENTATION ON DRAFT SIDEWALK NETWORK ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES

Report was presented by Muxian Fang, Planning and Development Department.

Speakers: Jonathan Brooks, Broderick F. Butler, Randall Baxley - positions not stated.

II. PLATTING ACTIVITY (Consent and Replat items A and B, 1-141)

Items removed for separate consideration: 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 47, 48, 58, 65, 66, 67, 79 and 82.

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendations for items 1-141, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations for items 1-141, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, except items removed for separate consideration.

Motion: Clark Second: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendation for items 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 47, 48, 58, 65, 66, 67, 79 and 82, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendation for items 5, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 47, 48, 58, 65, 66, 67, 79 and 82, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Mares Second: Garza Vote: Carried Abstaining: Dalton, Heisch, Robins, Sigler

142 Allendale Townsite Section A partial replat no 8 C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application per applicant’s request and for legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application per applicant’s request and for legal review.

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

143 Amended Plat of Almeda Place partial replat no 13 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: Smith Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Beverly Wood – position not stated.

144 Bradbury Forest Sec 9 partial replat no 1 C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for legal review.

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

145 Brinkman Place C3N Approve

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for two weeks for legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for two weeks for legal review.

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

Speaker: Chris Ochterbeck – position not stated.

146 Champs Corner 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: Robins Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

147 Clairmont Place Sec 1 partial replat no 8 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: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

148 Eastwood Addition 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: Clark Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

149 Foster Place partial replat no 28 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: Porras-Pirtle Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

150 Foster Place partial replat no 29 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: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

151 Levit Green Sec 3 C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for legal review.

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

152 Nantucket Residences C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for legal review.

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

153 Pine Trails Sec 9 partial replat no 1 C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for Chapter 42 planning standards.

Commission action: Deferred the application for Chapter 42 planning standards.

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

154 Pine Trails Sec 9 partial replat no 2 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: Heisch Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

155 Rosa Estates 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: Garza Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

156 Spring Oaks replat no 1 partial replat no 7 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: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

D VARIANCES

157 Alabama Court Tract C3P Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for additional information.

Commission action: Deferred the application for additional information.

Motion: Mares Second: Garza Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch, Dalton

158 Chavez Ranch 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: Sigler Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

159 Katy Hockley 77 Acre Tract GP GP Approve

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

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

Motion: Porras-Pirtle Second: Clark Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

160 Marigny Heights C3R Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for further study and review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for further study and review.

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

Speaker: Delinda Holland – supportive.

161 Martin Park 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: Tahir Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

162 Midtown Central Square 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: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Matt Tucker, applicant; Juliet Garcia – supportive; Carlos Espinoza y Sanchez – no position stated.

163 Modera Spring 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: Porras-Pirtle Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

164 Richmond Apartments 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: Jones Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

165 Riegle Manor 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: Garza Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

166 Solar Street Plaza C2R Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for additional information.

Commission action: Deferred the application for additional information.

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

E SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

167 Hugh Landing C3R Approve

Staff recommendation: Grant the special exception(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the special exception(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Sigler Second: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch, Dalton

F RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS

NONE

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

G EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL

168 Bridgeland Summit Point Crossing EOA Approve Street Dedication Sec 5

169 Fort Bend County Municipal EOA Approve Utility District No 23 Park Site

170 Harris County MUD no 542 EOA Approve Detention Pond C

171 Nextgen Lash and Esthetics EOA Approve

172 Pinecrest Center Sec 1 EOA Approve

173 Pinecrest Center Sec 2 EOA Approve

174 Sheldon Ridge Sec 12 EOA Approve

175 Sheldon Ridge Sec 13 EOA Approve

176 Zayaan Holding Real Estate LLC EOA Approve

H NAME CHANGES

NONE

I CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

177 23619 US Highway 59 COC Approve

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendation for items 168-177.

Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation for items 168-177.

Motion: Baldwin Second: Robins Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch 168; Sigler 168, 170

J ADMINISTRATIVE

NONE

K DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS

178 7818 Buffalo Speedway DPV Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the development plat per staff report. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the development plat per staff report.

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

179 1827 Colquitt St DPV Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) and approve the development plat per staff report. Commission action: Granted the variance(s) and approved the development plat per staff report.

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

Items 180 through 189 were taken together at this time.

180 16003 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

181 16005 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

182 16007 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

183 16009 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

184 16105 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

185 16107 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

186 16109 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

187 16111 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

188 16113 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

189 16115 Hilltop Oak Drive DPV Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the applications for additional legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the applications for additional legal review.

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

190 1602 Kipling St DPV Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application for additional legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for additional legal review.

Motion: Baldwin Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speakers: Larry Carbo, Cassandra Maldonado, Jentul Tullai – positions not stated; Carol Wolk – opposed.

191 4012 Meadow Lake Ln DPV Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application for additional legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for additional legal review.

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

192 800 Walton St DPV Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application for additional legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for additional legal review.

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

III. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 23, 2022

a. Brick and Stone at Lydia partial replat no 1

b. Carolina Place partial replat no 3

c. Crawford Place replat no 1 and extension

d. Hohldale Addition partial replat no 1

e. Lakewood Pines Sec 15

f. Spring Branch Estates no 2 partial replat no 14

g. Timber Lakes Sec 1 partial replat no 1

h. West Houston partial replat no 2

i. Westhaven Estates Sec 2 partial replat no 11

j. Westheimer Estates partial replat no 15

k. Wildwood Glen Sec 1 partial replat no 2 and extension

Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of June 23, 2022 for item III a-k. Commission action: Established a public hearing date of June 23 2022 for item III a-k. Motion: Heisch Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A HOTEL/MOTEL VARIANCE FOR HOTEL SAINT AUGUSTINE LOCATED AT 4118 LORETTO DRIVE

Staff recommendation: Grant the hotel motel variance(s) and approve the development plat subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.

Commission action: Granted the hotel motel variance(s) and approved the development plat subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.

Motion: Baldwin Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speakers: Patti Knudson Joiner, applicant, Greg Marchbanks, Doug Shoulders, Sophie Aurelio, mark Scott – supportive; Herb Shapiro, opposed; Ashley Tehranchi, Carol Wolk, Kumar A - positions not stated.

V. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONERS CLARK, MARES, AND VICTOR

Commissioner Victor’s absences were excused. Commissioners Clark and Mares were present; therefore, no Commission action was required.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

NONE

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Martha L. Stein adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m.

Motion: Hines Second: Garza Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

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