Requested Action
The applicant is requesting two actions:
- Voluntary Annexation of the subject property;
- Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 196.5 acres from Open space/recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC) zoning district.
Applicant(s)
- Laura Rivas, Hutchison & Associates
Subject Area
Approximately 96.2 acres, generally located north of IH 10 and west of John Martin, legally described as Tracts 1-3 in Abstract 620 of the Talcott Patching Survey, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. The annexation subject property is approximately 36.45 acres, located on the western portion of the property.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Commercial Development
- Future Land Use Plan: Commercial Corridor, Higher-Density Residential, and Low-Medium Density Residential
Background
The applicant has requested to be annexed into Baytown city limits and be zoned General Commercial (GC). As of now the applicant does not have an intended use for the subject property, but intends for commercial development of some kind.
Typical Zoning Process
Application is submitted
The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the zoning process.
Application is advertised
The zoning request is advertised in accordance with state and local requirements. This typically includes mailing notices to neighbors, posting signs on the property, creating a project Newsflash on the City's website and advertising it in the newspaper.
Public Hearing and Recommendation
Planning and Zoning Commission holds a Public Hearing and votes on a recommendation to City Council. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing.
Final Public Hearing & Action
City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. This is the final step.
Contact Project Managers
Francesca Linder
Principal Planning Manager, City of Baytown
Trevor Harlow
Planner II, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- City Council Resolution to proceed with Annexation (City Council) - October 14, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - October 19, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - November 15, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing and Consideration of Recommendation (Planning & Zoning Commission) - November 16, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - December 9, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- City Council Comment Period Closes - January 12, 2022
- 1st Reading of Ordinance - Annexation (City Council) - January 12, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance and placement into Council District & Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - Annexation & Zoning Map Amendment (City Council) - January 27, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This application was approved by City Council on January 27th, 2022.