This item was tabled by the applicant
Update
This item has been rescheduled to the October 21, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting for its first public hearing. The meeting starts at 5 PM.
Requested Action
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. The applicant is requesting to rezone the approximately 9-acre subject site from its current SR zoning to the GC zoning.
Applicants
Nicolas Diaz, Balanced Rock Power.
Subject Area
The subject site, legally described as Tracts 21, 21A, 22, 23, and 24, Abstract 709, JW Singleton, Harris County, Texas.
Parcel(s) Information
- Current Use: Single family residence
- Proposed Use: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential
Background
The proposed project site consists of four parcels, all of which contain single-family homes that were built at least 55 years ago. The approval of the Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) will be required for the BESS to be constructed at the project site. The approval of the Special Use Permit (SUP) will permit the proposed BESS facility and will ensure compliance with all city code of ordinances and any applicable state and federal regulations.
Typical SUP Process
Application is submitted
The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the special use permit process.
Application is advertised
The SUP 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 Manager
Tim Chi
Planner, City of Baytown
Phone: 281-420-5338
Email Tim Chi
Important Dates
- Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - October 21, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Online City Council Comment Period Closes -
September 4, 2025 - Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) -
September 11, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
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