PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons interested in the proposed change in zoning from Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) for Sugar Mill Section 7 (commonly known as Misty Lake), Grants Lake Patio Homes (commonly known as The Enclave at Grants Lake), and Chimneystone Sections 1, 2, and 3.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2238:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT TO ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1Z) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 183.90 ACRES OF LAND IN THE AREAS KNOWN AS (1) SUGAR MILL SECTION 7, ALSO KNOWN AS MISTY LAKE, (2) GRANTS LAKE PATIO HOMES, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ENCLAVE AT GRANTS LAKE, AND (3) CHIMNEYSTONE SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3.

The purpose of this agenda item is to hold a public hearing and consider on first reading Ordinance No. 2238 for a City-initiated rezoning proposal for approximately 183.90 acres platted and developed as zero lot line from the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District to Zero Lot Line Single Family Residential (R-1Z) for: 1) Sugar Mill Section 7 (commonly known as Misty Lake) consisting of 154 residential lots, 2) Grants Lake Patio Homes (commonly known as The Enclave at Grants Lake) consisting of 41 residential lots, and 3) Chimneystone Sections 1, 2, and 3 consisting of 564 residential lots, Settlers Way Elementary School, and Settlers Way Park.

Planning and Zoning Commission Feedback

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 27, 2021, regarding the proposed rezoning. Prior to the public hearing, staff received 8 inquiries asking for clarification on the proposed rezoning. Staff received 5 inquiries from Chimneystone residents and 3 from Misty Lake residents. During the public hearing, no members of the public spoke or submitted comments. After closing the public hearing, the Commission held a discussion and had clarifying questions regarding the change in regulations and timing of rezoning. Staff addressed their questions during the meeting. Ultimately, the Commission did not have any concerns and unanimously recommended approval to the Mayor and City Council as proposed by Staff.

Public Hearing Notice

The Notice of Public Hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation. The City also sent out Public Hearing notifications via postcard advertising both the Planning & Zoning Commission hearing and the future City Council public hearing date to all property owners within 200 feet of the rezoning. The postcard included a link to a dedicated webpage (www.SugarLandTX.gov/Rezoning) with further information about the rezoning, including maps, frequently asked questions, and a public comment form. Since the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, staff has received two informational inquiries and one email in opposition to the rezoning. Staff’s responses to the resident’s concerns and a copy of the email are included in the attached Staff Report.  

Recommendation

The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend City Council hold a public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 2238 on first reading to rezone of Sugar Mill Section 7, Grants Lake Patio Homes, and Chimneystone Sections 1, 2, and 3 from R-1 to R-1Z.