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City of Houston Planning Commission met June 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order at 2:30 pm by Chair Martha L. Stein
| Commissioners | Quorum - Present / Absent / Remote |
| Martha L. Stein, Chair | Present |
| M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair | Present |
| Susan Alleman | Absent |
| Bill Baldwin | Present |
| Lisa Clark | Present |
| Michelle Colvard | Present |
| Rodney Heisch | Present |
| Daimian S. Hines | Present |
| Randall L. Jones | Present |
| Lydia Mares | Present |
| Paul R. Nelson | Remote at 2:55 during Item I |
| Linda Porras-Pirtle | Present |
| Kevin Robins | Present |
| Ian Rosenberg | Present |
| Megan R. Sigler | Present |
| Zafar Tahir | Present at 2:55 during Item I, left at 5:19 |
| Meera D. Victor | Present |
| Libby Viera-Bland | Remote |
| Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack | Absent |
| Maggie Dalton for The Honorable KP George | Remote, left at 5:20 after Item I |
| Patrick Mandapaka for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo | Present at 2:36 during Item I |
| Margaret Wallace Brown, Secretary | Present |
Ex Officio Members • Carol Lewis • Carol Haddock • Yuhayna H. Mahmud
CHAIR’S REPORT by Martha Stein
DIRECTOR’S REPORT – None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consideration of the May 11, 2023, MTFP Workshop and the May 25, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes.
Commission action: Minutes presented were approved.
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Clark Abstaining: None
I. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED CHAPTER 26 AND CHAPTER 42 OVERALL HOUSING AMENDMENTS
Report presented by Suvidha Bandi, Planning and Development Department
Speaker(s): Cheryl Palmer O'Brien, Christa Stoneham, Christopher Ford, Clint Harbert, Curtis Davis, Gabe Cazares, Garland Harris Jr., James Llamas, Jason Conway, Kevan Shelton, Lisa Hunt, Peter Eccles, Ruben Garza, Howard Maple, Ajay Pandher, Micah Efren, Stephen Magee, Jeff Boutte, Abdelmadjal (MD) Zedira , Lindsey Williams – support
Daniel Okorie, Jeff Ternois, Jo Dunham, Kleber Pita, Krystal Casey, Marie Carlisle, Mike Dishberger, Spencer Huck, Stephanie Goldsby, Troy Allen, Erik Allahverdian, Sam Seidel, Michael Billette, Iva Jean-Joc, George Frey – opposed
Ahmad Turbinton, Richard Mazzarino, Ryan Day, Tomaro Bell, Jennifer Curtis, Casey Brand, Gilbert Okoronkow, Tyrone McDaniel – not stated
Chris Butler, Houston Public Works
Commission Action: Amend staff recommendation
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Carried
Second: Garza Opposed: Rosenberg
Commission Action: Approve consideration of the proposed chapter 26 and chapter 42 overall housing amendments, per staff report and as amended, and forward to City Council.
Motion: Clark Vote: Carried
Second: Garza Opposed: Jones
AT 5:16 PM CHAIR STEIN ANNOUNCED A FIVE-MINUTE BREAK.
II. PLATTING ACTIVITY (SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT PLATS)
ITEMS A AND B, 1-129
A. CONSENT SUBDIVISION PLATS (1-76)
B. REPLATS (77-129)
Staff recommendation: Approve items No. 1 – 129, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendations, except for items removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Mares Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
Staff recommendation: Approve recommendations for items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 47, 73, 94, and 95 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendations.
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Carried
Second: Garza Abstaining: Heisch, Sigler
C. REPLATS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH NOTIFICATION
130 ALICANTE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 AND EXTENSION - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer for further study and review.
Commission Action: Deferred the application for further study and review.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
131 ALLENDALE TOWNSITE SECTION A PARTIAL REPLAT NO 8 - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
132 CANDI LAND - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer per the Council Member’s request.
Commission Action: Deferred
Speaker(s): Shaughnna Blackmon, Joyce Owens, applicant – support, Michael Billette – opposed Lynn Henson, Al Lloyd, Elizabeth Bray, Lionel Castro, Alphonso Johnson (signed up/did not speak)
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
133 CHARLESMONT ESTATE – Withdraw
134 CHARLESMONT VILLAS - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Hines Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
135 CHATHA HOMES - DISAPPROVE
Staff recommendation: Disapprove
Commission Action: Disapproved
Speaker(s): Frank Southall, applicant, Ray Chatha
Motion: Mares Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
136 DIEPPE ENCLAVE – Withdraw
137 EAST SIDE TERRACE - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer Additional information requested.
Commission Action: Deferred
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
138 EDGEWOOD TERRACE SEC 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 - Withdraw
139 HESTER TRACT PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1- GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Joyce Owens (did not speak/available for questions)
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Sigler Abstaining: None
140 LUXURY HIDDEN HOMES - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Julie Ards – opposed, Avanell Demart – undecided, Samuel Ards (signed up/did not speak)
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Clark Abstaining: None
141 MONARCH OAKS SEC 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Meredith Powell – supportive
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
142 NAVAJO PLACE SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer additional information requested.
Commission Action: Deferred the application for further study and review.
Speaker(s): Mikalla Hodges, applicant - supportive
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
143 ROYDEN OAKS PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 – APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Deirdre Brock, applicant – supportive
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
144 SOUTH PARK SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 – Withdraw
145 WATERLOO CROSSING – GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
146 WESTHAVEN PLACE - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Porras-Pirtle Abstaining: None
147 WILFRAN PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 – Withdraw
148 WILLOWCREEK RANCH SEC 12 – APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission Action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
D. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
149 APOLINAR ESTATES - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer for further study and review.
Commission Action: Deferred the application for further study and review.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
150 CROSSTIMBERS PLACE - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission Action: Deferred, per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
151 CYPRESS TRAILS AT BAUER LANDING SEC 1 – GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
152 DIKEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADDITION – GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
153 GRAND MASON GP - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Carried
Second: Mares Abstaining: Heisch-153
154 HORIZON AT CYPRESS SEC 1 - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer per Harris County (HC) Engineering.
Commission Action: Deferred
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
155 NEWPORT GROVE GP - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.
Speaker(s): Colin Davidson, applicant - support
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
156 RUSSELL PROPERTIES - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer per Harris County request.
Commission Action: Deferred
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
157 SAN JACINTO RIVER AND RAIL POWER FACILITY - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
E. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTS – None
F. RECONSIDERATIONS OF REQUIREMENT
158 BEAGLE ACRES – GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Baldwin Abstaining: None
159 BLEU RIVIERA DRIVE STREET DEDICATION SEC 1 – GRANT AND APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
160 FRENCH RIVIERA DRIVE STREET DEDICATION SEC 1 - DEFER
Staff recommendation: Defer additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further study and review.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
161 FUQUA ESTATES - APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
ITEMS G, H AND I WERE TAKEN TOGETHER
G. EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
162 Alabama Court Tract Approve 163 Bellfort Farms Sec 2 Approve 164 Binford Creek Sec 1 Approve 165 Bridgeland Mason Road Street Dedication Sec 7 Approve 166 Castlewood Addition Sec 3 partial replat no 1 Approve 167 Enclave at FM2920 Sec 1 Approve 168 Fellowship of Purpose Church Approve 169 Huerta Plaza Approve 170 LaReserva Back Ranch Approve 171 Medical Office Park Approve 172 Schiel Road Residential Approve 173 Sunbeam Street Street Dedication Sec 1 and Reserve Approve 174 Trillium Bend Lane Street Dedication Sec 1 Approve 175 Trillium Sec 1 Approve 176 Trillium Sec 2 Approve 177 Westmoor Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 Approve
H. NAME CHANGES
178 Bissonnet Street in Trillium Street Dedication and Reserves (prev. Bissonnet Street in Trillium Street Dedication Sec 2 and Reserves)
Approve
179 Legacy Park on Nanes Road GP (prev. Nanes Road GP) Approve
I. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
180 21900 Russell Drive Approve 181 21330 W Memorial Drive Approve
Staff recommendation: Approve staff’s recommendations for items 162 – 181. Commission Action: Items 162 - 181 approved, as per staff recommendation. Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mares Vote: Carried
Second: Garza Abstaining: Heisch-165
J. ADMINISTRATIVE – None
K. DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
182 1133 E. 7TH 1/2 STREET – APPROVE
Staff recommendation: Approve
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the staff report.
Speaker(s): Fredrick Kitziger – not stated, Jennifer Curtiss, applicant/available for questions - supportive
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
III. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 13, 2023
a. Chatwood Place Sec 3 partial replat no 1
b. Hiford Place
c. Little York partial replat no 3
d. Manors on Live Oak
e. Pinecrest Sec 7 partial replat no 1
f. Views at Radio Road replat no 2
g. W H Holdings Addition
h. West 12th Street Manors
Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of July 13, 2023, for item III a-h.
Commission action: Established a public hearing date of July 13, 2023, for item III a-h.
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Clark Abstaining: None
IV. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE AT 3236 SUMMER STREET - DEFERRED
Staff recommendation: Approve
Commission Action: Deferred
Speaker(s): Martin Jasinski, applicant, John Cadenhead, Brian Don Carlos, Mike Chabala – supportive
Caitlin Conner, Jasmine Lee, Margott Williams, Marianne Haley, Stacie Fairchild, Austin Whitehead, Corrine Maddox, Paul Jennings, Katie Hart, Kim Mickelson – opposed Fatima Hassan Ali, Bill Willis, Doris Llamas, Ronald Wesley, Stratt Poland, Tarannum Kanjiyani, Vanie Houston, Xyna Bell (signed up/did not speak)
Motion: Clark Vote: Unanimous
Second: Nelson Abstaining: None
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Contreras (signed up/did not speak), Stacie Fairchild – on Item I
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Martha L. Stein adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Motion: Hines Vote: Unanimous
Second: Colvard Abstaining: None
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