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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 07686865-54DB-4712-8074-6049B32ACC24
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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 07686865-54DB-4712-8074-6049B32ACC24
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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