Requested Action
The applicant is request two actions:
- Voluntary Annexation of the subject property at the southeast intersection of Sjolander and I-10.
- Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 34.07 acres from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) to a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
Applicant(s)
- Benjamin Allen
Subject Area
Approximately 59.25 acres of privately-owned land in Harris County, Texas, located generally at the southeast intersection of Sjolander Road and Interstate 10.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Detention for proposed development on the tract to the east of the subject property.
- Future Land Use Plan: Business Park
Background
City Council approved a Development Agreement for the subject tract during a 2017 unilateral annexation. The Development Agreement permitted the subject area to retain its extraterritorial status for up to 7 years or until any type of subdivision plat is submitted, development occurs, or when the property loses its agricultural, wildlife management, or timber use exemption. At this time, a portion of the property has been developed. Additionally, a portion has been conveyed to new owners who are ready to begin developing the property along with the abutting 199.44 acres east of the subject tract.
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
Principal Planning Manager, City of Baytown
Trevor Harlow
Planner II, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- City Council Resolution to proceed with Annexation - August 12, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Amendment) - August 17, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 1st Public Hearing - Annexation (City Council) - September 9, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd Public Hearing and Consideration of Recommendation of Zoning Map Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission) - September 21, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- City Council Comment Period Closes - September 24, 2021
- 2nd Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance - Annexation (City Council) - September 23, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance and placement into Council District & Public Hearing and Action - Annexation & Zoning Map Amendment (City Council) - October 14, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This application was approved by City Council on October 14th, 2021.