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City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Called to Order at 2:32 PM by Vice Chair, M. Sonny Garza
| Commissioners | Quorum - Present / Absent |
| Lisa M. Clark, Chair | Absent |
| M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair | Present |
| Susan Alleman | Present |
| Bill Baldwin | Present |
| Michelle Colvard | Present |
| Rodney Heisch | Present |
| Daimian S. Hines | Absent |
| Randall L. Jones | Present |
| Sami Khaleeq | Present |
| Lydia Mares | Present |
| Linda Porras-Pirtle | Present |
| Kevin Robins | Present |
| Ian Rosenberg | Present |
| Megan R. Sigler | Present |
| Martha L. Stein | Absent |
| Zafar “Zaf” Tahir | Present at 2:38 after Chairs Report |
| Meera D. Victor | Present |
| Libby Viera-Bland | Present |
| Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack | Absent |
| Maggie Dalton for The Honorable KP George | Absent |
| Patrick Mandapaka for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo | Present at 2:38 after Chairs Report |
| Vonn Tran, Secretary | Present |
Legal Department – Kim Mickelson • Yolanda Woods
Houston Public Works – Richard Smith • John Brown
DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Director Vonn Tran introduced herself to the Commissioners and public.
CHAIR’S REPORT – M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair, reported on final agenda and speakers’ guidelines.
CONSIDERATION OF THE JULY 25, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MTFP PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Action: Approved as presented.
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
Second: Baldwin Abstaining: None
I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT PLATS)
a. CONSENT SUBDIVISION PLATS (1-68)
b. REPLATS (69-100)
Staff recommendation: Approve Item No’s. 1 – 100, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations, except for items removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous
Second: Viera-Bland Abstaining: None
Staff recommendation: Approve recommendations for Item No.’s, 2, 3, 6, 24, 26, 27, 28, and 49 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved staff’s recommendations.
Motion: Mares Vote: Carried
Second: Alleman Abstaining: Heisch
c. REPLATS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH NOTIFICATION
101 CARIS VILLA
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Joyce Owens, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
102 CASTLEWOOD MUD ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Cary Wagner, Alan Huddleston, Mikalla Hodges - applicants, Janis and Cary Wagner, John Beck, Dawn Shuler - supportive; Mika Brooks, David Cooper – opposed
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mandapaka Abstaining: None
103 CHAMPION HEAVENS 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): Joyce Owens, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
104 ESTATES AT CAREY STREET – No Action Needed until 08/22/2024.
105 FONDREN SOUTHWEST NORTHFIELD SEC 7 AND SEC 8 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 3 Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Perdita Chavis, Chief of Staff for District K – supportive
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Alleman Abstaining: None
106 FOSTER GLEN
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: Mares Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
107 FRY ROAD MUD PARK D
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Speaker(s): William J. Manning Jr., applicant – supportive
Motion: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mandapaka Abstaining: None
108 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM LYNDON B JOHNSON HOSPITAL
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: Carried
Second: Jones Abstaining: Viera-Bland
109 HOUSTON GARDENS ESTATES
Staff recommendation: Disapprove.
Commission action: Disapproved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Robins Vote: Unanimous
Second: Viera-Bland Abstaining: None
110 KAEDENCE ESTATES 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: Heisch Abstaining: None
111 MALDONADO PROPERTIES – Withdrawn
112 NORTH DRENNAN MANOR REPLAT NO 1 AND EXTENSION
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Juana Sauceda, applicant
Motion: Victor Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
113 RESIDENCES AT AMBER
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mares Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
114 WEST SHADY LANE ESTATES
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): David Rowan, applicant
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Alleman Abstaining: None
115 WESTHEIMER ESTATES VIEWS
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: Heisch Vote: Unanimous
Second: Alleman Abstaining: None
d. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
116 ALDINE WESTFIELD SELF STORAGE SEC 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
117 BRIDGELAND CENTRAL 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): Katy Harris, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Carried
Second: Viera-Bland Abstaining: Heisch
ITEMS 118 AND 119 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER AT THIS TIME.
118 BRIDGELAND CENTRAL SEC 5
119 BRIDGELAND CENTRAL SEC 8
Staff recommendation: Defer Additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred for further information.
Speaker(s): Katy Harris, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Carried
Second: Victor Abstaining: Heisch 118 and 119
120 CARPENTERS LANDING EAST
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: Mares Abstaining: None
121 COSSEY ROAD MANOR
Staff recommendation: Defer Additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred for further information.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
ITEMS 122 AND 123 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER AT THIS TIME.
122 DANE AT CLARENCE RESERVE
123 DANE AT EASTEX RESERVE
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plats subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plats subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Salim Obeid – applicant
Motion: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Khaleeq Abstaining: None
124 JONES CREEK RESERVE AT MCCRARY MEADOWS SEC 2
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: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
125 KIPPERS YARD
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: Victor Abstaining: None
126 RESERVE AT TUAM
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): Salim Obeid – applicant
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Robins Abstaining: None
127 RIVIANA SEC 2
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): Katy Harris, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Abstaining: None
128 SHELDON RIDGE SEC 15
Staff recommendation: Defer for further study and review.
Commission action: Deferred for further study and review.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Abstaining: None
e. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTS – None
f. RECONSIDERATIONS OF REQUIREMENT
129 ENCLAVE ON LOUETTA
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: Tahir Abstaining: None
130 RODS CAMPUS ON THE POND
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: Sigler Abstaining: None
131 SHOPS AT BAUER LANDING
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): David White, applicant (questions only)
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
g. EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
132 Amira Sec 26 Approved
133 Bauer Villas Approved
134 Beckendorff Place Approved
135 Cunningham Estate Approved
136 East Lake Houston Parkway and Reserves Approved
137 Harris County MUD No 171 Water Well no 9 Approved
138 Holderrieth Road Street Dedication Sec 5 Approved
139 Kaiser at Riley Fuzzel Estates Approved
140 Miramesa Commercial Reserve Sec 1 partial replat no 1 Approved
141 Sheldon Ridge Community Park Approved
142 Singh Estate Approved
143 Synova Drive Street Dedication and Detention Reserve Approved
144 Telge Ranch West Sec 1 Approved
145 Texas Toy Box Storage Bridgeland Sec 1 Approved
146 White Oak at Studewood Reserve Approved
h. NAME CHANGES – None
i. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE – None
j. ADMINISTRATIVE – None
Staff recommendation: Approve staff recommendations for Items G. 132 – 146.
Commission Action: Approved items per staff recommendations.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Viera-Bland Vote: Carried
Second: Mares Abstaining: Heisch 137 and 146
k. DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
147 401 GOLDENROD STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Carried
Second: Khaleeq Abstaining: Baldwin
148 8839 HUMBLE WESTFIELD ROAD
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mares Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
149 1103 W CAVALCADE STREET
Staff recommendation: Approve.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Carried
Second: Sigler Opposed: Porras-Pirtle and Mares
150 5607 W MONTGOMERY ROAD
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Tahir Vote: Unanimous
Second: Viera-Bland Abstaining: None
151 3539 WOODVALLEY DRIVE #B
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): Perdita Chavis, District K, Chief of Staff for Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum – supportive
Motion: Robins Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
II. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
a. Caywood Place
b. Fellowship Estate
c. Fondren Southwest Northfield Sec 7 and Sec 8 partial replat no 2 partial replat no 1
d. Hogan Gardens Square
e. Houston Electric Vehicle Montrose partial replat no 1
f. Prince Views
Staff recommendation: Establish a public hearing date of September 5, 2024, for Item II, a-f.
Commission action: Established a public hearing date of September 5, 2024, for Item II, a-f. Speaker(s): None
Motion: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
III. CONSIDERATION OF A RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT HOTEL/MOTEL LOCATED AT 1200 GIVENS STREET
Staff recommendation: Approve.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Tahir Abstaining: None
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR THE 200 BLOCK OF MUNFORD STREET IN THE MILROY PLACE SUBDIVISION – MLS 858
Staff recommendation: Forward the application to City Council for approval.
Commission action: Forwarded the application to City Council for approval.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Colvard Abstaining: None
V. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONERS MICHELLE COLVARD. RODNEY HEISCH, LYDIA MARES, IAN ROSENBERG, MARTHA L. STEIN, MERRA D/ VICTOR, AND LIBBY VIERA-BLAND
Commissioners Colvard, Heisch, Mares, Rosenberg, Victor, and Viera-Bland were present; no action required.
Commission action: Excused the absence of Commissioner Stein.
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Abstaining: None
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Vice Chair M. Sonny Garza adjourned the meeting at 4:27 PM.
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