Requested Action
Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 69.50 acres from Open space/recreation ("OR") to Mixed residential at low to medium densities ("SF2") zoning district
Applicant(s)
- CastleRock Communities, L.P.
Subject Area
Approximately 69.50 acres generally located approximately 2,000 feet north of Wallisville Road and east of North Main Street, legally described as a portion of Lot 13 of the Geo Ellis League Subdivision in the George Ellis League, Abstract No. 21, Harris County, Texas, from Open space/recreation ("OR") to Mixed residential at low to medium densities ("SF2") zoning district.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Single family residence
- Proposed Use: New single-family residential subdivision (266 Lots)
- Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential
Background
The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, which currently has one single family residence, from OR to SF2 to allow for the construction of a 266 lot single-family residential subdivision. An application for voluntary annexation is running concurrently with this application.
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
Nathan Dietrich
Assistant Director, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- 1st Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - April 20, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing and Consideration of Recommendation for Zoning Map Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission) - May 18, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- City Council Comment Period Closes - May 27, 2021
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - June 10, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - June 24, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This application was approved by City Council on June 24th, 2021.