City of Baytown, TX
City of Baytown, TX
10/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2024 00:41
Special Use Permit - Garth Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Requested Action
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) within the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
Applicants
- Elizabeth Ewing, Bowman
Subject Area
The subject property is approximately 2.1 acres located on Garth Road, more specifically north of W. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and west of Garth Road.
Parcel(s) Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: Battery Energy Storage System
- Future Land Use Plan: Large Scale Commercial
Background
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to locate a BESS on land located in the 5100 block of Garth Road. An SUP is required because the proposed use is a currently unlisted industrial use in the land use table.
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
Ryan Hvitlok
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services, City of Baytown
Important Dates
- Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - September 19, 2023 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
- Online City Council Comment Period Closes - September 29, 2023
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - October 12, 2023 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
This project was approved by City Council on October 12, 2023.