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City of Houston Planning Commission met Dec. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order at 2:49 PM by Lisa M. Clark, Chair
| Commissioners | Quorum - Present / Absent |
| Lisa M. Clark, Chair | Present |
| M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair | Present |
| Susan Alleman | Present during Item 132 at 3:38 |
| Bill Baldwin | Present |
| Michelle Colvard | Present |
| Rodney Heisch | Present |
| Daimian S. Hines | Present |
| Randall L. Jones | Present |
| Sami Khaleeq | Present |
| Lydia Mares | Present |
| Linda Porras-Pirtle | Absent |
| Kevin Robins | Present |
| Ian Rosenberg | Present |
| Megan R. Sigler | Absent |
| Martha L. Stein | Present |
| Zafar “Zaf” Tahir | Present |
| Meera D. Victor | Absent |
| Libby Viera-Bland | Present |
| Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack | Absent |
| J. Stacy Slawinski, P.E.- for The Honorable KP George | Absent |
| Patrick Mandapaka for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo | Absent |
| Vonn Tran, Secretary | Present |
Legal Department Kim Mickelson • Yolanda Woods
Houston Public Works Richard Smith • John Brown
Director’s Report, Vonn Tran, Secretary and Director of the Houston Planning and Development Department. The Planning Commission dates have been published in the Houston Chronical and the date to act on the proposed sidewalk amendment will be rescheduled after the New year, date to be determined.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consideration of November 14, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Commission action: Approved.
Motion: Jones Second: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
I. PLATTING ACTIVITY (SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT PLATS)
a. CONSENT SUBDIVISION PLATS (1-57)
b. REPLATS (58-102)
Staff recommendation: Approve Item No’s. 1 – 102, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission action: Approved staff recommendations, except for Item(s) 34 and 65 which will be removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
Staff recommendation: Approve recommendation for Item Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 61, and 62 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation.
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Carried
Second: Tahir Abstaining: Heisch, Mares
ITEM(S) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
34 NGUYEN HIGHLAND PLACE
Staff recommendation: Disapprove Drainage Plan Required.
Commission action: 30 Day extension granted.
Speaker(s): John Nguyen, property owner
Motion: Baldwin Second: Stein Vote: Carried Opposed: Robins
65 CANTERBURY BUSINESS PARK
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the conditions.
Motion: Mares Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
c. REPLATS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH NOTIFICATION
103 BENDERS LANDING ESTATES SEC 7 PARTIAL REPLAT NO1 – Withdraw
104 CAYWOOD PLACE
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: Robins Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
105 CREEKMONT BRANCH 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: Hines Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
106 EQUILENT WASHINGTON
Staff recommendation: Approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): Guillermo Deleon – questions only
Motion: Garza Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
107 FAMILY FORT FOR LIFE – Withdraw
108 HEALER HAVEN AT SAMPSON DIVISION
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: Garza Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
109 MANGUM SQUARE
Staff recommendation: Defer the plat per the Council Members request.
Commission action: Deferred per Council member request.
Speaker(s): Vickey Frayser, Rick Grothes
Motion: Jones Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
110 PADOK SILVER PROPERTY
Staff recommendation: Deny the requested variance(s) and disapprove the plat.
Commission action: Denied the requested variance(s) and disapproved the plat.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mares Second: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
111 PLAZA ESTATES AT EASTWOOD
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 Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
112 SHOBY JEHAN ESTATES
Staff recommendation: Disapprove (Violate Deed Restrictions)
Commission action: Disapproved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Second: Rosenberg Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
113 VAZQUEZ PLACE
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): Joe & Gina Flores, Joyce Owens
Motion: Stein Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
114 VENTANA LAKES EAST NORTH BOARDWALK
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: Garza Second: Heisch Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
115 VENTANA LAKES EAST SOUTH BOARDWALK
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 Second: Robins Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
d. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
116 BUSTAMANTE TRACT GP
Staff recommendation: Deny the requested variance(s) and disapprove the plat.
Commission action: 30 day extension granted.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Curtis
Motion: Baldwin Second: Mares Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch Opposed: Robins 117 CORRALES DEVELOPMENT – Withdraw
118 HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT NO 7
No action needed until December 19, 2024
119 PEREZ COMPLEX
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 – questions only
Motion: Robins Second: Hines Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
e. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS – None
f. RECONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS
ITEMS 120 AND 121 WERE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH A SEPARATE VOTE FOR EACH.
120 KINGS RIVER NORTH
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): Jennifer Curtis – applicant
Motion: Tahir Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
121 KINGS RIVER SOUTH
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.
Motion: Mares Second: Tahir Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
g. EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
122 Harris County Emergency Service District no 7 Approve
123 Jardin Botanico Approve
124 Little Yorkshire Shops Approve
125 Madewell Plaza Approve
126 Renteria Center Approve
127 Reserves at Wilshire and Veterans Memorial Approve
128 Teal Gardens Approve
h. NAME CHANGES
Bridgeland Regional Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Site replat no 1 and extension (prev. Bridgelands Regional Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Site replat no 1 and extension)
i. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
Approve
130 19720 Forest Drive Approve
131 20555 and 20547 S Hillcrest Drive Approve
j. ADMINISTRATIVE – None
Staff recommendation: Approve staff recommendations for G, H, and I, Item(s) 122 – 131.
Commission Action: Approved per staff’s recommendation.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Viera-Bland Second: Robins Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch,129
k. DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
132 5701 HARRISBURG BOULEVARD
Staff recommendation: Approve
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Khaleeq Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
II. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 9, 2025
Commission action: Accepted January 9, 2025, public hearing date for Item(s), a-c.
a. Lozier Manor
b. Park Place Fieldwood
c. Threestone Villas
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
III. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE AT 5226 ELM STREET
Staff recommendation: Approve.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
Second: Jones Abstaining: None
IV. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE AT 3200 S. SHEPHERD DRIVE
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Robins Abstaining: None
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE BLOCK FOR DEVONSHIRE PLACE SUBDIVISION – MLS 873
Staff recommendation: Forward application to City Council for approval.
Commission action: Approved staff recommendation.
Speaker(s): Jeanne Bauer, Walter N. Hittleman – supportive
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Alleman Abstaining: None
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE BLOCK RE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ORDINANCE 2011-867
Staff recommendation: Defferel for further srt
Commission action: Deferral.
Speaker(s): John Giess – opposed
Motion: Stein Vote: Unanimous
Second: Hines Abstaining: None
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission; Chair Lisa M. Clark adjourned the meeting at 3:55 PM.
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