Planning Commission - 2026-04-30

Established May 14, 2026 public hearing for proposed amendments to Chapter 42, Division 7 (Parks and Private Parks Ordinance) to comply with Texas Local Code Chapter 212. Changes include designating territory as suburban/urban/CBD, adopting fee-only approach capped at 2% of median household income, collecting fees at certificate of occupancy, allowing 30% of funds for citywide allocation, and extending fund obligation period from 3 to 5 years.

Approved 76 consent and replat items not requiring notification, including items 1-36 (consent) and 37-76 (replat items).

Denied variance request by RMS Auto Care to not dedicate 5 feet of right-of-way along Westheimer Rd. for auto repair facility expansion. Staff and Houston Public Works opposed the variance citing pedestrian safety near Lanier Middle School and need for consistent right-of-way for future street widening.

Forwarded to City Council application for renewal of 7,200 square foot special minimum lot size for 2400-2500 block of Oakdale St. in Riverside Terrace neighborhood, Council District D. Block consists of 29 single family residential lots (91%) and one commercial lot.

Deferred replat at intersection of Canal St. and Adam St. to create one unrestricted reserve and shared driveway development with four lots. Applicant requested deferral to consider options and coordinate with city engineer regarding right-of-way variance on Adams St.

Approved replat east of Willowick Rd. and south of San Felipe St. to create one single family residential lot. No variances requested.

Approved replat of 31-acre property in Houston corporate limits and Harris County ETJ, east along Ella Blvd. and north along West Rankin Rd., creating six reserves including drainage/detention and landscape reserves.

Approved replat along Stabler Rd. south of Copper Rd. to create one single-family residential lot. Subject to front 25-foot setback requirement per deed restrictions.

Approved replat along Hazard St. north of Fairview St. to create two single family residential lots. No variances requested.

Approved variance to allow reduced building line of 23 feet instead of required 25 feet along Walden St. for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #36 lift station expansion at Walden St. and Penn City Rd.

Approved replat along Darling St. east of TC Jester to create one unrestricted reserve. Applicant amended deed restrictions during 30-day extension to resolve legal concerns.

Approved replat at southeast intersection of Bayou Parkview Dr. and McAlpine St. to create 10 single family residential lots and two parking reserves.

Deferred replat east along South Post Oak Rd. south of Court St. for second time per Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Malta Kastic Statum's request to allow community review. Concerns raised about warehouse development, safety, detention and drainage.

Approved replat north of West Main St. east of Shepherd Dr. to create two single family residential lots. No variances requested.

Approved variance to exceed intersection spacing by not extending multiple stubbed streets through 126-acre vacant industrial tract along US 59 in northeast Houston. Staff supported to prevent commercial traffic from entering Green-Lee Place residential subdivision.

Approved variance to terminate stub street of Penn Oak Glen Ln. without cul-de-sac for water plant reserve in Houston ETJ, south of Spring Cypress Rd.

Approved variance to exceed intersection spacing by not requiring north-south or east-west public street for single-family lot in eastern Harris County ETJ, south of North Lake Houston Pkwy.

Approved variance to exceed intersection spacing along Grand Pkwy. (State Hwy. 99) and Boudreaux Rd. for two reserves. North-south street impractical due to controlled access highway.

Approved variance to exceed intersection spacing by not providing northern stub through 145-acre single family development at Katie Hockley Rd. and Logan Ball Rd. in Harris County ETJ. Site mostly in 100-year flood plain with moat-style detention system proposed.

Approved reconsideration of requirement to provide reserve to north 60 feet of frontage along FM 1093 for 1.2-acre bank site in Fort Bend County ETJ.

Deferred variance request for 16-foot building line instead of required 25 feet. Previous owner conveyed access rights to TxDOT; current owner exploring alternative access options.

Approved three variances for accessory dwelling unit at southeast corner of Fulton St. and Gargan St.: no 5-foot right-of-way dedication on Gargan St. or Fulton St., and 5-foot building line in lieu of 25 feet on Fulton St. Condition requires removal of existing metal fence in right-of-way.

Approved 14-foot building line variance in lieu of 25-foot setback for new bank building along I-45 southbound frontage road. Decorative structural element at 14 feet; building walls at 17 feet from property line.

Deferred variance request for 3-foot building line and 13-foot garage building line at southeast corner of Oxford St. and All Great St. in Heights area. Applicant to coordinate with legal regarding potential deed restriction violation.

Deferred variance request for 0-foot building line for canopy, stairs, and ramp for new high-rise multi-family structure between Kirby Dr. and Greenbrier Dr. Staff requested deferral for notice and applicant meeting. Neighboring property owner raised concerns about survey accuracy and property line disputes.