City of Baytown, TX
09/10/2024 | News release | Archived content
1901 Ellis School Road (IDV) Voluntary Annexation and Zoning Map Amendment
Requested Action
The applicant is requesting two actions:
- Voluntary Annexation of the subject property and adjacent Thompson Road right-of-way
- Zoning Map Amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 20.82 acres from Open space/recreation () to General Commercial () zoning district.
Applicant(s)
- Tim Harrington
Subject Area
Approximately 23.84 acres of land in Harris County, Texas, including 20.82 acres of privately-owned land along Thompson Road north of Ellis School Road, along with approximately 2.57 acres being the entire width of Thompson Road right-of-way extending north approximately 1,879 feet from the current city limits to the northern end of the subject property.
Parcel Information
- Current Use: Vacant
- Proposed Use: 250,000 SF Warehouse & Office
- Future Land Use Plan: Commercial Corridor, Higher-Density Residential, and Low-Medium Density Residential
Background
The applicant has requested to be annexed into Baytown city limits and be zoned General Commercial (GC) zoning district in order to develop a 250,000 square foot single-story Warehouse & Office.
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 - Zoning Map Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission) - 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 for 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.