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City of Houston Planning Commission met July 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order at 2:41 PM by Lisa M. Clark, Chair
| Commissioners | Quorum - Present / Absent |
| Lisa M. Clark, Chair | Present |
| M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair | Present |
| Susan Alleman | Present |
| Bill Baldwin | Present |
| Michelle Colvard | Absent |
| Rodney Heisch | Absent |
| Daimian S. Hines | Present |
| Randall L. Jones | Present |
| Sami Khaleeq | Present |
| Lydia Mares | Absent |
| Linda Porras-Pirtle | Present |
| Kevin Robins | Present |
| Ian Rosenberg | Absent |
| Megan R. Sigler | Present |
| Martha L. Stein | Absent |
| Zafar “Zaf” Tahir | Present |
| Meera D. Victor | Absent |
| Libby Viera-Bland | Absent |
| Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack | Absent |
| Maggie Dalton for The Honorable KP George | Absent |
| Patrick Mandapaka for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo | Absent |
| Jennifer Ostlind, Acting Secretary | Present |
Legal Department – Kim Mickelson • Yolanda Woods
Houston Public Works – Richard Smith, Interim Director • John Brown
CHAIR’S REPORT – Lisa M. Clark announced Jennifer Ostlind retirement and presented her proclamation.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Jennifer Ostlind welcomed the Planning Director, Vonn Tran.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consideration of the July 11, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved.
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
I. JULY 2024 DRAFT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES
Commission action: Approved.
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
II. JULY 2024 DRAFT SEMIANNUAL REPORT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES
Commission action: Approved.
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Hines Abstaining: None
III. PLATTING ACTIVITY (SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT PLATS)
a. CONSENT SUBDIVISION PLATS (1-40)
b. REPLATS (41-83)
Staff recommendation: Approve Item No’s. 1 – 83, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations, except for items removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Porras-Pirtle Abstaining: None
c. REPLATS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH NOTIFICATION
84 ADILA GARDENS REPLAT NO 1
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Craig Taylor – position not stated
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Robins Abstaining: None
85 BALMORAL SEC 27 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1
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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
86 ESTATES AT CAREY STREET
Staff recommendation: Disapprove.
Commission action: Deferred for 30 days.
Speaker(s): Mrs. Figueroa, applicant – opposed
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Hines Abstaining: None
87 HOUSTON GARDENS ESTATES
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred application per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Mrs. Figueroa, applicant – supportive
Motion: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
88 LABOURE ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 - WITHDRAWN
89 MALDONADO PROPERTIES
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred application per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
Second: Sigler Abstaining: None
90 NORTHWOOD CROSSING
Staff recommendation: Disapprove.
Commission action: Denied and disapproved the plat.
Speaker(s): Fred Woods, Caroline Crow – opposed; Mrs. Figueroa, applicant
Motion: Robins Vote: Unanimous
Second: Baldwin Abstaining: None
91 NORTHWOOD VIEWS
Staff recommendation: Disapprove.
Commission action: Disapproved.
Speaker(s): Fred Woods, Caroline Crow – opposed
Motion: Robins Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
92 RESIDENCES AT AMBER
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred application per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Michael Flores – opposed
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Khaleeq Abstaining: None
93 RICHMOND ROAD ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 3
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: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
94 SIDNEY LANDING
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: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
95 TELGE RANCH NORTH SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1
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: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
96 WOODLAKE MANOR
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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
d. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
97 ALDINE WESTFIELD SELF STORAGE SEC 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred application per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
98 CHAMPIONS OAK EAST GP
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: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Alleman Abstaining: None
ITEMS 99 AND 100 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER WITH ONE VOTE AT THIS TIME.
99 DANE AT CLARENCE RESERVE
100 DANE AT EASTEX RESERVE
Staff recommendation: Defer Additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.
Speaker(s): Cecilia Cruz spoke on behalf of Mrs. Mildred, Gerald Blackshire, Craig Allen – opposed
Motion: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
101 FAIRBANKS PARK
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
Second: Porras-Pirtle Abstaining: None
102 JONES CREEK RESERVE AT MCCRARY MEADOWS SEC 2
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred application per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Robins Abstaining: None
103 RESERVE AT TUAM
Staff recommendation: Defer for further study and review.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further study and review.
Speaker(s): Amin Sabzebahi – supportive
Motion: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Khaleeq Abstaining: None
104 RIVIANA SEC 2
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Deferred per Legal.
Speaker(s): Kayla Leon, applicant
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
ITEMS 105 AND 106 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER AT THIS TIME.
105 SUNDANCE COVE EAST DETENTION POND F
106 SUNDANCE COVE EAST DETENTION POND G
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: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Robins Abstaining: None
e. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTS – None
f. RECONSIDERATIONS OF REQUIREMENT
107 MILBY SKYLINE VIEW VILLAS
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: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
g. EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
108 Archer Meadows Approve
109 Baraqah Business Park LLC Approve
110 Cardenas Storage Approve
111 Cypress Trails at Bauer Landing Sec 1 Approve
112 Harris Group Approve
113 Hero Business Park Approve
114 Huffman Storage Approve
115 Irvington Center Approve
116 Jones Road Boutique Apartments Approve
117 Katy ISD Elementary No 48 Approve
118 Kickapoo Estates Approve
119 Kuykendahl Business Center Approve
120 Little Ricefield Village Approve
121 New Caney 1485 Addition Approve
122 Porter Road Investments at US 59 Approve
123 Van Zandt Place Approve
124 Vela Partners LLC Approve
125 Woodland Lakes Sec 8 Approve
h. NAME CHANGES – None
i. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
126 23244 Andrew Lane Approve
j. ADMINISTRATIVE – None
Staff recommendation: Approve staff recommendations for Section G, and I; Items 108 – 126.
Commission Action: Approved items per staff recommendations.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
k. DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
127 401 GOLDENROD STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Carried
Second: Garza Abstaining: Baldwin
128 1103 W CAVALCADE STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
IV. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2024
a. Briscoe Falls Sec 6
b. Clyburn Landing
c. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District no 58 Water Plant no 2 and extension
d. Greenville Estates replat no 1
e. Idaho Park
f. Mansfield Living replat no 1
g. Misson of Yahweh Reserve
h. Sundus and Fatima Enterprises
i. Touchstone Estates
Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of August 22, 2024, for Items a-i.
Commission action: Established a public hearing date of August 22, 2024, for Items a-i.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
V. CONSIDERATION OF A LANDSCAPE VARIANCE AT 1905 BRITTMORE ROAD – WITHDRAWN
^CHAIR CLARK ANNOUNCED ABRAHAM ZORILLA’S DEPARTURE FROM THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE RENEWAL - MLS 85REN
Staff recommendation: Forward application to City Council for approval.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Abstaining: None
VII. EXCUSE THE ABSENCES OF COMMISSIONER MICHELLE COLVARD.
Staff recommendation: Excuse the absences of Commissioner Colvard.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Hines Abstaining: None
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair Lisa M. Clark adjourned the meeting at 4:23 PM.
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