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 18.95 acres from Open space/recreation (OR) to Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
Applicant(s)
- Laney Davis, Kimley-Horn & Nick Pontikes, Pontikes Development
Subject Area
Approximately 18.95 acres, generally located south of IH 10 and east of Thompson Road, legally described as a portion in Abstract 336 of the William Hilbus Survey, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) to Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Business Park
- Future Land Use Plan: Commercial Corridor and Business Park
Background
The applicant has requested to be annexed into Baytown city limits and be zoned Light Industrial (LI). The area will serve as an expansion to the Port 10 development and be used as a business park for industrial 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
Trevor Harlow
Planner II, City of Baytown
Helen Landaverde
Planner II
Important Dates
- City Council Resolution to proceed with Annexation (City Council) - February 24, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - March 15, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - March 24, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - April 14, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- City Council Comment Period Closes - April 27, 2022
- 1st Reading of Ordinance - Annexation (City Council) - May 12, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance and placement into Council District & Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - Annexation & Zoning Map Amendment (City Council) - May 26, 2022 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This application was approved by City Council on May 26th, 2022.