City of Baytown, TX
09/10/2024 | News release | Archived content
2111 Ontario Avenue- Zoning Variance and a Special Exception
Requested Action
he applicant is requesting
- A variance from the Unified Land Development Code, Article III. Division 1. Table 3-1. Property Development Standards to reduce minimum street side setback from 15 feet to 10 feet
- A special exception from the Unified Land Development Code Article III, Division 4, Sec. 3.11(c) "Site Design" to reduce the required front setback to attached garages from 25 feet to 20 feet.
Applicant(s)
- Michael Emmanuel- Wayficient Homes
Subject Area
2111 Ontario Avenue
Background
The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Ontario Avenue and Robert C. Lanier Drive with 24.05 feet of frontage on Ontario Avenue, and 106.53 feet on Robert C. Lanier Drive. The property is currently vacant with a lot area of 3,469 square feet. On June 9, 2022 city council approved a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) application to change the zoning on the subject property from General Commercial l(GC) to 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 Manager
Lamyaa Salem
Planner II, City of Baytown
Important Dates
The Application was approved by the Board of Adjustment on August 23, 2022.