Planning Commission - 2026-01-22

Authorized appropriation of $27,144,778.97 in water and wastewater impact fees collected between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025. Current impact fee of $4,286.93 per service unit represents 38.6% of maximum allowed. 5,841 water service units and 6,723 wastewater service units generated revenue. 647 single family residences were exempt below median housing price.

Approved semi-annual drainage impact fee report showing $822,851.24 collected between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025. Total of $8,223,446.60 collected since program inception.

Approved 70 consent and replat items not requiring notification, with abstentions noted for items 4, 5, 14, 15, 24, and 26.

Approved final plat for 44-lot private street development in Acres Home area along Neiman Road. Previously granted variance for 15-foot right-of-way dedication instead of required 20-foot. One speaker opposed citing non-conformance with general plan goals, but staff confirmed this is a shall-approve item.

Approved replat along Swiftwater Street west of Monroe Road to create one single family lot with two dwelling units. Deed restrictions determined to have expired on January 1, 1997 per legal review, despite neighborhood opposition citing drainage concerns and deed restriction violations.

Approved replat south along West Tidwell Road east of Raywood Boulevard to create four single family lots. Previously deferred to address deed restrictions; revised drawing now meets requirements.

Granted variance to allow 6-foot building line along Hadden Avenue instead of required 10-foot for single family remodel at southwest intersection of Hadden and Park Streets. Owner converting 1937 duplex to single family residence, connecting to 1948 garage apartment. CenterPoint noted potential overhead facility clearance issues.

Granted variance to exceed maximum intersection spacing along western boundary for 660-acre general plan in Harris County ETJ north of Grand Parkway, west of Holtsworth Road. Predominantly single-family residential development. Intersection spacing approximately 1,800 feet between Lonesome Pine Road and Juniper Lane extension.

Granted variance to exceed intersection spacing for 124-acre unrestricted reserve in Harris County ETJ west of Hardy Toll Road. Not requiring north-south public street through site due to constraints including City of Houston's Melrose Park and Golf Course to south and Exelon Pipeline fee strip to north.

Approved three single-family residential lots off shared driveway at southwest intersection of East 36th Street and Bayou Drive, west of IH-45, north of IH-610. Applicant modified plat to eliminate variance request. One comment in opposition (flooding concerns), one in support.

Granted variance to allow 64 single-family lots to front onto green space reserve with vehicular access from 20-foot public alleys instead of public street frontage. Located in Harris County ETJ south of US 290, west of Katie Hockley Road. Pedestrian-friendly courtyard design with trail, seating, and landscaping.

Granted variance to exceed intersection spacing by not extending multiple stub streets for replat near Lake Houston at Hamblin Road and North Shore Drive. Creating two residential lots over one acre each from undeveloped reserve.

Granted variance to exceed intersection spacing for 12-acre property on Spring Cypress Road in Harris County ETJ. Creating two reserves (commercial and open space) for additional commercial buildings, trailer lay-down yard, and detention. Same variance previously granted August 2025.

Deferred 136-acre general plan for hotel-type resort with marine access on Woodland Hills Drive south of Kingwood Drive. Variance requested to exceed intersection spacing. Deferred at request of Councilwoman Sally Alcorn for further review. Public comments raised concerns about flooding, wildlife protection, and Bald Eagle exclusion zone.

Deferred plat in Acres Home area along Paul Quinn Street requesting variance to allow residential lots to take access from 20-foot private alley.