City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan 18

City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan 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 and a quorum present.

Martha L. Stein, Chair Present

M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair Present

Susan Alleman Present

Bill Baldwin Present

Lisa Clark Present at 3:41 p.m. during item 106

Michele Colvard Present

Rodney Heisch Present

Daimian S. Hines Present

Randall L. Jones Present

Lydia Mares Present

Paul R. Nelson Absent

Linda Porras-Pirtle Present at 2:34 p.m. during Director’s Report

Kevin Robins Present

Ian Rosenberg Present

Megan R. Sigler Present

Zafar Tahir Absent

Meera D. Victor Present

Libby Viera-Bland Present

Scott Cain for Absent

Commissioner James Noack

Maggie Dalton for Absent

The Honorable KP George

Patrick Mandapaka 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

CHAIR’S REPORT

Martha L. Stein, Chair, reported on meeting procedures.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development Department, gave a report.

APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 5, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Commission action: Approved the January 05, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

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

I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (Consent and Replat items A and B, 1-86)

Items removed for separate consideration: NONE

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendations for items 1-86, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations for items 1-86, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, except items removed for separate consideration.

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

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendation for items 6, 7, and 14 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendation for items 6, 7 and 14, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Motion: Victor Second: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch and Sigler

C PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRING NOTIFICATION

87 Alys Park partial replat no 1 C3N Disapprove Staff recommendation: Disapprove the application.

Commission action: Disapproved the application.

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

88 Bringhurst Noble Majestic 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: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

89 Eastwood 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: Sigler Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

90 Hazard Place 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: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

91 Houston Gateway Academy C3N Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for further legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for further legal review.

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

92 Kashmere Estates C3N Defer

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

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

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

93 Mahsa Amini C3N Disapprove

Staff recommendation: Disapprove the application.

Commission action: Disapproved the application.

Motion: Mares Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

94 Mission Green North partial C3N Defer replat no 3 and extension

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for further legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for further legal review.

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

95 Montgomery County WCID No 1 C3N Approve Lift Station no 3

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

96 Riverside Terrace Sec 6 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: Baldwin Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Craig Weinstock, applicant - supportive

97 Talina Way Estates C3N Withdrawn

98 Three Pillars Townhomes 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: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speaker: Andy Chase, opposed

99 Timber Lakes Fire Station C3N Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application for further legal review.

Commission action: Deferred the application for further legal review.

Motion: Heisch Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speakers: Liam Cominsky, Marcela Cominsky, Tom Langemead - opposed; Robert Hanchett, Jennifer Curtis, applicant - supportive

100 West 12th Street Manors C3N Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application at applicant’s request.

Commission action: Deferred the application at applicant’s request.

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

Speakers: Jason Beesinger, Chris Elliott, Allison Newport – opposed

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101 White Oak Crossing Sec 5 C3N 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: Heisch Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

D VARIANCES

102 Bridgeland Creekland Village GP GP Approve

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

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

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

103 Canopy on Washington C2R Approve

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

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

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

104 Expedia Towing C2 Defer

Staff recommendation: Defer the application for further information.

Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.

Motion: Mares Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

105 Little York Landing C3R Defer

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

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

Motion: Hines Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None Speaker: Vandy Shepard- opposed

106 McKee at Hardy Yards C2R Approve

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

Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, and with additional conditions to close a curb cut along McKee and provide an 8’ opaque fence along the northern property line.

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

Speaker: David White, applicant - supportive

107 North Italia Citycentre Patio C2R Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions, and that the approval only applies to the proposed open canopy, and not to a permanent enclosure.

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

108 Oakwood Trails C2 Defer Staff recommendation: Defer the application per Harris County.

Commission action: Deferred the application per Harris County.

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

109 Spring Cypress Manor C3P 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: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

E SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

NONE

F RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS

110 West Donovan Court C3R Approve Staff recommendation: Grant the reconsideration of requirement with variance and approve the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

Commission action: Granted the reconsideration of requirement with variance and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.

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

Speakers: Charlene Johnson, Cheryl Joseph, Aman Khan – supportive

Items G, H and I were taken together.

G EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL

111 Akadia Event Center EOA Approve

112 Beckendorff Road Street Dedication Sec 3 EOA Approve

113 Bradbury Forest Sec 11 EOA Approve

114 Breckenridge West Sec 10 partial replat no 1 EOA Approve

115 Candela Sec 9 EOA Approve 116 Champions Park Logistics EOA Approve

117 Chelsea Towne Apartments partial replat no 1 EOA Approve

118 Luthe Properties EOA Approve

119 Maple Estate EOA Approve

120 Memorial Town Square EOA Approve

121 Monarca EOA Approve

122 Mueschke Road at Dunham Pointe Street Dedication Sec 2 EOA Approve

123 Old Richmond Hills EOA Approve 124 Prestonwood Storage EOA Approve

125 Reed Terrace partial replat no 3 EOA Approve

126 Regency Square Garden Homes EOA Approve

127 Solid Rock Village Sec 2 EOA Approve

128 Sorella Sec 6 EOA Approve

129 Springwoods Village District Sec 5 EOA Approve

130 Springwoods Village District Sec 6 EOA Approve

131 Springwoods Village Parkway Street Dedication Sec 5 EOA Approve

132 Sundance Lakes Drive EOA Approve Street Dedication Sec 1

H NAME CHANGES

133 Clairmont Place Sec 1 partial replat no 9 (prev. Clairmont Place partial replat no 9 Sec 1) NC Approve

134 Fort Bend County MUD 229 Waste Water Treatment Plant No 1 (prev. Fort Bend County MUD 229 Water Treatment Plant no 1) NC Approve

135 Tukanes Estates (prev. Plaza Estates NC Approve at Fuqua)

Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendations for items 111-135.

Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendations for items 111-135.

Motion: Clark Second: Alleman Vote: Carried Abstaining: Sigler 115; Heisch 120,122

I CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

NONE

J ADMINISTRATIVE

NONE

K DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS

NONE

II. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 16, 2023

a. Ashland Patio Homes partial replat no 1

b. Audubon partial replat no 1

c. Berto Aparicio Myrtle Street Development

d. Briarcraft Meadows

e. Brandon Street Luxury Homes replat no 1

f. Garden Oaks Sec 1 partial replat no 2

g. Madera Estates

h. Oak Forest Sec 1 partial replat no 5

i. Orville Estates

j. QuikTrip Store no 7951 Addition

k. Spring Branch Villa partial replat no 4

Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of February 16, 2023, for item II a-k.

Commission action: Established a public hearing date of February 16, 2023, for item II a-k.

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

III. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 16, 2023 FOR A DAPHNE HOTEL LOCATED AT 347 W. 20TH STREET

Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of February 16, 2023, for item III.

Commission action: Established a public hearing date of February 16, 2023, for item III.

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

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IV. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE Approve AT 2101 N SHEPHERD DRIVE

Staff recommendation: Grant the variance(s) with conditions per staff report.

Commission action: Granted the variance(s) with conditions per staff report.

Motion: Viera-Bland Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

V. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL Approve MINIMUM LOT SIZE BLOCK FOR THE 5300 BLOCK OF

CALHOUN ROAD, WEST SIDE – MLS 823

Staff recommendation: Approve the consideration of the item and forward to City Council.

Commission action: Approved the consideration of the item and forwarded to City Council. Motion: Garza Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None

Speakers: Tomaro Bell, Elwyn Lee, James Douglas – supportive; Sesha Kalapatapu – opposed

VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL Approve MINIMUM BUILDING LINE BLOCK FOR THE 5300 BLOCK OF CALHOUN ROAD, WEST SIDE – MBL 262

Staff recommendation: Approve the consideration of the item and forward to City Council.

Commission action: Approved the consideration of the item and forwarded to City Council.

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

Speakers: Tomaro Bell, Elwyn Lee, Kim Phillips, James Douglas - supportive; Sesha Kalapatapu - opposed

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT

Eva Canna spoke about an incomplete application. Ronald Roberts spoke about a variance item considered at the last Planning Commission meeting.

VIII. EXCUSE THE ABSENCES OF COMMISSIONER ROSENBERG

Commissioner Rosenberg was present; no Commission action was required.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Martha L. Stein adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

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

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