Requested Action
The applicant is requesting three actions:
- Voluntary Annexation of 53.67 acres
- Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone an approximately 49.87 acres portion of the subject property from Open space/Recreation (OR) & General Commercial (GC) to Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District.
- An Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD) for the rezoned 49.87 acres of the subject property referrenced above.
Applicant(s)
- Dustin Woodyard, applicant representative for DC Brantley
Subject Area
Approximately 53.67 acres at 5814 N SH 146, the northeast corner of N SH 146 and FM 1405. Legally described as Tracts 1 & 2 in the Christian Smith League, Abstract 22, Chambers County, Texas.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Light Industrial (LI) & IPUD
- Future Land Use Plan: Large Scale Commercial and Industrial
Background
The applicant is requesting to be annexed into the City of Baytown jurisdiction to obtain city services and begin an industrial development consisting of two cross docks. The subject area is concurrently undergoing the rezoning process to be designated as a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and be approved for the overlay of an Industrial Planned Unit Development.
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
Neighborhood Planning Manager, City of Baytown
Emilio Levario
Senior Economic Development Analyst
Trevor Harlow
Current Planning Manager, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- City Council Resolution to proceed with Annexation (City Council) - August 25, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - September 20, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing & Services Agreement - Annexation (City Council) - October 13, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Ordinance - Annexation (City Council) - October 27, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Online Comment Period Closes - January 25, 2023
- 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance and placement into Council District & Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment (City Council) - February 9, 2023 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - August 15, 2023 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance, 2nd and Final Reading of Annexation Ordinance, Placement into Council District, & Adoption of Zoning Ordinance (City Council) - August 24, 2023 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This project was approved by City Council on October 12, 2023.