This item was approved by the City council on February 12, 2026.
Requested Action
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for Short-Term Rental in a Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District. The subject property is 0.28 acres in size located along Ashwood Drive. This is generally located east of Decker Drive between Baker Rd and Rollingbrook Dr. The property has an existing residence consisting of a residential single-family building with an attached garage that was converted to living space.
Applicants
Morgan Myers, Carnes Designs.
Subject Area
The subject property is located on the south side of East Freeway/Interstate 10 E. and approximately 0.46 miles west of N. State Highway 146, at 9900 E. Interstate 10, Baytown, Texas 77523, legally described as Chad & Ryan Minor Plat Lot 2 The Trux Store and Chad & Ryan Minor Plat Lot 1.
Parcel(s) Information
- Current Use: The Trux Super Store (retail) on Parcel 56697 and undeveloped lot on Parcel 56698
- Proposed Use: General Commercial (GC)
- Future Land Use Plan: Large Scale Commercial
Background
The approximately 6.59-acre subject property is composed of two parcels, Parcel 56697 and Parcel 56698. Parcel 56697 contains The Trux Super Store, a truck accessories retail store, while Parcel 56698 is currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the subject property from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC) to facilitate potential expansion of the existing business, which specializes in the sale of truck parts and accessories.
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 Manager
Tim Chi
Planner II, City of Baytown
Phone: 281-420-5338
Email Tim Chi