(6)(a)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 08/02/2023
- Title:
- Consider and take action on an extension of time for the preliminary rezoning previously granted to Lakeside Bayou, LLC for Lakeside Bayou Subdvision.
- Submitted For:
- Kim Golden
- Submitted By:
- Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning
- Department:
- Transportation and Planning
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Applicant requests an extension of twelve months to August 18, 2024 on the preliminary zoning approval of the District I - Planned Unit Development (PUD) re-zoning for Lakeside Bayou f/k/a Southlake Subdivision to allow additional time to complete the processes of platting and approvals required by the Texas City subdivision ordinance.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
On August 18, 2021, the City Commission gave preliminary zoning approval to the request by 418 Southlake LTD to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “I” (Planned Unit Development) approximately 438 acres of undeveloped land located north of FM517, south of FM 646 and west of FM 3436. Planning Board had reviewed and recommended the master plan and development agreement for approval at its meeting on June 21, 2021. The Zoning Commission had held a public hearing and recommended approval of the zoning change at its meeting on July 20, 2021. In 2022 the developer requested and received a 12-month extension to the preliminary zoning approval which is effective through August 18, 2023. Texas City ordinances require preliminary zoning approval to be made permanent by applying for a building permit within twelve months from the date of approval. Applicant is requesting a second extension of time to allow it to complete the subdivision platting and construction process. Applicant has received preliminary plat approvals from the Planning Board for all sections of its Phase I development ( 231 lots) and has submitted final plats which are in review. The Planning Board considered this second request for extension of time at its meeting on July 24, 2023 and recommends approval based upon the justification that the Applicant has been diligent in pursuing the platting process and addressing issues identified during the review process. Also, Applicant is being diligent in pursuing approvals and platting of the entry road from FM 646 which lies inside the city limits of League City but has not yet received the final approvals required by the Texas City Planning Board as a condition for final plat approval. Applicant has been transparent about its communications with League City and indicates the approvals from League City are forthcoming. Texas City staff remain in good contact with League City about the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon review, staff recommends approval of the extension of time to the preliminary zoning approval for twelve additional months until August 18, 2024. The request for extension is timely because the preliminary zoning approval has not yet expired. The extension appears warranted because the project is large and complex, and Applicant has diligently continued its development activities and remained in satisfactory contact with city staff. No significant changes have occurred which warrant a reconsideration of any of the infrastructure development. The terms and conditions of the approved PUD remain compliant with current city planning and development policies.
The Planning Board considered the second request for extension of time at its meeting on July 24, 2023 and recommends approval of the extension based upon the justification provided by the applicant.
The Planning Board considered the second request for extension of time at its meeting on July 24, 2023 and recommends approval of the extension based upon the justification provided by the applicant.