Requested Action
The applicant is requesting two actions:
- Voluntary Annexation of the subject property and
- Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 55.491 acres from Open space/recreation (OR) to Mixed Residential at low to medium densities (SF2) Zoning District.
Applicant(s)
- Ashley Yoder, Castlerock Communities
Subject Area
Approximately 55.49 acres of land situated in the George Ellis League, A-21, Harris County, Texas, located generally east of North Main Street between East Wallisville Road and FM 1942.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2)
- Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential
Background
The applicant is requesting to be annexed into the City of Baytown jurisdiction to obtain city services and begin development of single-family residences. This annexation is an extension of the previously approved development to the south. The subject area is concurrently undergoing the rezoning process to be designated as a mixed residential at low to medium densities (SF2) Zoning District.
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
Tristan Lyons
Planner 1, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- City Council Resolution to proceed with Annexation (City Council) - June 9, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - July 14, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Online Comment Period Closes - July 19, 2022
- 2nd Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - July 28, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Online Comment Period Closes - August 25, 2022
- 1st Reading of Ordinance - Annexation (City Council) - August 25, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance and placement into Council District - Annexation (City Council) - September 8, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Zoning Map Amendment - 1st Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - September 20, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Zoning Map Amendment - 2nd Public hearing and Consideration of Recommendation (City Council) - October 13, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes))
This application was approved by City Council on October 13, 2022.