This item was denied by city Council on June 12, 2025
Requested Action
The applicants are requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the continuation of existing wrecked vehicles processing-related operations in the Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District.
Applicants
JRH Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Jason Henrichs / Jay Sadie
Subject Area
The subject property, located at 4701 Decker Drive, Baytown, Texas 77520, legally described as Tracts 9M & 9 N, Abstract 840 H Whiting, and Tract 9C, Abstract 840 H.
Parcel(s) Information
- Current Use: Light Industrial
- Proposed Use: Continuation of Existing Wrecked Vehicles Processing-related Operations
- Future Land Use Plan: Large Scale Commercial
Background
The applicants are requesting a SUP to allow the continuation of existing wrecked vehicles processing-related operations. There are tall metal buildings at the site and the land area around those metal buildings is used as a temporary storage of vehicles prior to being loaded into shipping containers to be transported off site.
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