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City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER at 2:33 PM by Lisa M. Clark, Chair
Commissioners
Lisa M. Clark, Chair Present
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
Meera D. Victor Present
Libby Viera-Bland Present
Scott Cain for Commissioner James Noack Absent
J. Stacy Slawinski for The Honorable KP George Absent
Patrick Mandapaka for The Honorable Lina Hidalgo Present
Vonn Tran, Secretary Present
Ex Officio Members Carol Lewis • Carol Haddock • Yuhayna H. Mahumd
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, congratulations went out to Fred Mathis for his 30+ years with the City of Houston, congratulations on your retirement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consideration of the January 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Commission action: Approved.
Motion: Victor Second: Khaleeq Vote: Unanimous
I. SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEEON WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES
Motion: Victor Vote: Unanimous
Second: Heisch Opposed: None
II. SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES Scrivener's Error: E. Recommendations section (Page 4) of drainage impact fee. The correct total amount is $591,848.36 (not $6,870,376.43) deposited into the fund
Motion: Victor Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Opposed: None
III. PLATTING ACTIVITY (SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT PLATS)
a. CONSENT SUBDIVISION PLATS (1-37)
b. REPLATS (38-82)
Staff recommendation: Approve Item No’s. 1 – 82, subject to the CPC 101 form conditions. Commission action: Approved staff recommendations for all Items excluding 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, and 21, which were removed by abstaining commissioners. There were no further Item(s) removed for separate consideration.
Motion: Jones Vote: Unanimous
Second: Viera-Bland Opposed: None
Consideration for abstained Items above.
Staff recommendation: Approve Item No’s. 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, and 21 subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation.
Motion: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Carried
Second: Rosenberg Abstaining: Heisch, Mares
c. REPLATS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH NOTIFICATION
83 AVONDALE SQUARE 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 Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
84 BACJ ACRES
Staff recommendation: Defer, per applicant’s request.
Commission action: Deferred, per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
85 BENDERS LANDING ESTATES SEC 7 PARTIAL REPLAT NO1
Staff recommendation: Defer additional information requested.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Viera-Bland Second: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
86 DREYFUS GREEN
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 Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous
87 ENGLAND GROVE
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: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
88 MILBY TOWNSITES 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: Garza Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
89 OJEMAN TRAILS
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: Viera-Bland Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous
90 RIDGECREST ADDITION SEC 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2
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 Second: Garza Vote: Unanimous
d. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
91 CNP WATER PLANT RESERVE NO 2
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested variance(s) and approve the plat subject to the
listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested variance(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Jones Second: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
92 CNP WATER PLANT RESERVE NO 3
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 Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
93 CORE5 NORTH HOUSTON
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: Porras-Pirtle Second: Mandapaka Vote: Unanimous
94 ELITE TOWNHOMES 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): Andrew Shebay., Jennifer Curtis – opposed
Motion: Khaleeq Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous
95 NEIGHBORHOOD SHEPHERDS GARDEN
Staff recommendation: Defer Additional information reqd.
Commission action: Deferred the application for further information.
Speaker(s): Virginia Ellis – opposed
Motion: Baldwin Second: Alleman Vote: Unanimous
96 SANFORD FARMS SEC 3
Staff recommendation: Defer Applicant request.
Commission action: Deferred per applicant’s request.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mandapaka Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous97 SCD MONTROSE
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): Melissa Gilhart, Sara Fraiser – opposed, Ben Llana, applicant - supportive
Motion: Baldwin Second: Sigler Vote: Carried Opposed: Colvard
98 SHAPPS KUYKENDAHL
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 Second: Jones Vote: Carried Abstaining: Mares e. SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTS
99 ELYSON CY FAIR SEC 3
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested special exception(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested special exception(s) and approved the plat subject to
the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Mares Second: Mandapaka Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch f. RECONSIDERATIONS OF REQUIREMENT
100 BLENDIN COFFEE ON BELL
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: Viera-Bland Second: Heisch Vote: Unanimous
101 GRAND PARKWAY GP
Staff recommendation: Grant the requested special exception(s) and approve the plat subject to the conditions listed.
Commission action: Granted the requested special exception(s) and approved the plat subject to the CPC 101 form conditions.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Second: Sigler Vote: Carried Abstaining: Heisch
g. EXTENSIONS OF APPROVAL
102 Almeda Genoa Estates Approve
103 Asher Spring Cypress Approve
104 Asrr Business on Gosling Approve
105 Bridgeland Mason Road Street Dedication Sec 9 and Reserve Approve
106 Bridgeland Regional Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Site replat no 1 and extension Approve
107 Eight Thousand Fry Plaza Approve
108 Elyson View Drive Street Dedication Approve
109 Enclave at Newport Approve
110 Fry Road Tract Sec 1 Approve
111 Harris County MUD no 171 Lift Station no 6 Approve
112 Independence Heights Mixed Use Approve
113 Miren Properties Approve
114 Newport Grove Sec 1 Approve
115 Royal Pines Detention Reserve East Approve
116 Royal Pines Sec 4 Approveh. NAME CHANGES – None
i. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
117 22703 Fatheree Drive Approve
118 23283 Andrew Lane Approve
119 19683 Briarwick Lane Approve
120 22910 Chaparral Court Approve
121 25223 Ravenglen Lane Approve
j. ADMINISTRATIVE – None
Staff recommendation: Approve staff recommendations for Item(s) G 102 – 116, save and except 105, 106, 109, 111 and 114.
Commission action: Approved per staff’s recommendation.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Jones Second: Porras-Pirtle Vote: Carried
Abstaining: Heisch – 105, 106, 108, and 111; Mares – 109 and 114
Commission voted on abstained Items: Approved per staff’s recommendation for Item(s) G 105, 106, 108, 109, 111 and 114.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Victor Second: Garza Vote: Carried
Abstaining: Heisch – 105, 106, 108, and 111; Mares – 109 and 114
Staff recommendation: Approve staff recommendations for H, I, and J, Item(s) 117 – 121.
Commission action: Approved per staff’s recommendation.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
k. DEVELOPMENT PLATS WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
122 1002 W 11TH STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): Victoria Judge – undecided
Motion: Baldwin Second: Viera-Bland Vote: Unanimous
123 1134 BAYLAND AVENUE
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Baldwin Second: Mares Vote: Unanimous
124 6610 FORCE STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Second: Sigler Vote: Unanimous
125 8141 SUNNYHILL STREET
Staff recommendation: Approve.
Commission action: Approved.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Viera-Bland Second: Jones Vote: Unanimous
IV. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2025
a. Bridgeland Apricot Sulphur Drive and Red Flower Drive Street Dedication
b. Conley Place
c. Conley Retreat
d. Eastwood Park
e. HLB Homes on Brinkley
f. HLB Homes on Knoll Street
g. Langston Place Sec 1 partial replat no 2
h. WALIPP Senior Residence Expansion
i. Wang Wang Investment LP at Redbud Street
Commission action: Accepted the January 23rd public hearing date for Item IV, a – i.
Speaker(s): None
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Victor Opposed: None
OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE REQUESTS
V. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE AT 1002 W11TH STEET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): Noel Freeman – opposed
Motion: Garza Vote: Unanimous
Second: Mares Opposed: None
VI. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-STREET PARKING VARIANCE AT 1126 WGRAY STREET
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deferred.
Speaker(s): Gilbert Mishly, Ann Mishly, applicant
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Unanimous
Second: Garza Opposed: None
HOTEL/MOTEL WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
VII. CONSIDERATION OF A HOTEL AT HILLCROFT HOTEL/MOTEL LOCATED AT6200 HILLCROFT AVENUE
Staff recommendation: Defer.
Commission action: Deny.
Speaker(s): David Garner, Ann Scamardo – opposed
Motion: Baldwin Vote: Carried
Second: Robins Opposed: Rosenberg
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission; Chair Lisa M. Clark adjourned the meeting at 4:10 PM
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