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The property was voluntarily annexed into the city and will be developed in phases. Planning staff told the commission the preliminary plat and proposed lot layout meet the urban‑residential standards, which the staff presentation said require a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet and a minimum dwelling size of 1,400 square feet. Staff also said the city had mailed notices within a 200‑foot radius and received one in favor and three in opposition.

Developer Jorge (George) Diaz, representing JD Builders and Developers, described the proposal as single‑family homes with two‑car garages, brick and stone exteriors and 30‑year shingle roofs. Diaz said model homes would be roughly 2,200 square feet and include three- and four‑bedroom plans. He told the commission the lots in the first phase are approximately 75 feet wide and about 107 feet deep.

Several residents testified in opposition during the public hearings, pressing the commission on stormwater drainage, existing road conditions and water pressure. Multiple speakers described ponding and runoff along Prairie Lane and Bassett Creek and asked how the development’s drainage design would affect backyards and existing streets. Resident Greg Gunnels said the neighborhood had previously been shown a concept plan by a different developer that included sidewalks, street lights and a retention pond; neighbors asked whether similar features would be required now.

Staff and the developer said stormwater management, erosion control and drainage design are included in the civil construction plans and are under review. Susan said the city had forwarded the plans to Bridal Corp (engineer of record) and to Bureau Veritas for independent civil review and expected comments back within about a week; the commission made approval of the final plat contingent on Bureau Veritas’ and public‑works sign‑off.

Commissioners discussed traffic and access. The initial phase will access Saltworks Road, with later phases extending to Prairie Lane and Chancellor Drive; residents asked whether Chancellor Drive would become a through street and whether additional traffic would require roadway upgrades. Commissioners and staff noted city road standards call for asphalt pavement with curb and gutter for new subdivisions; staff said such improvements are required before acceptance.

The commission voted to recommend approval of the urban‑residential zoning and separately approved the final plat for the first phase (lots 1–18, as shown on the submitted plat) with the condition that the developer respond to Bureau Veritas’ civil‑engineering comments and obtain public‑works approval. The recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for final action on Feb. 24.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - February 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend urban-residential zoning for the voluntarily annexed Hidden Hills Addition (18.63 acres) and approved the final plat for the subdivision's first phase, contingent on civil‑engineering approval by Bureau Veritas; neighbors raised concerns about drainage, traffic and utility capacity.","taxTitle","Palestine, Anderson County, Texas","taxId",69395,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103748,"Palestine planning commission backs impound-vehicle storage permit for 1920 Crockett Road; council review set for Feb. 24",885,284000,1169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793591-6ad33c20f743f1a2b280b4f4cbf04916&start=284&end=1169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793591-6ad33c20f743f1a2b280b4f4cbf04916/thumbnail_284000.jpg","/articles/6103748/Palestine/Anderson-County/Texas/Palestine-planning-commission-backs-impound-vehicle-storage-permit-for-1920-Crockett-Road-council-review-set-for-Feb-24","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103748-5e4ba2d21d7adfd6c454622492921364/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931710&Signature=eO25qDNoFA-vxhobQyo1l0ooeAx3u-0vdX~2pzyxHl~aPpOqTBsrbfERCn7MvZRxosAyPcOjtaiFQ5SMXwy7tzaMnnFRu6T0hJ8PZdSDL0jbFKc28eAJbiT2PhQ3uoVhoxN0Wkn1O65xsz5wy~qU-XmQ9f9Fvd7~76ausTlAeTDVk52xsQrtgBuz9ysgQjXlYO1wBkmTm9S73OMqlU4~kWWS8rgOP1zTHc4-1Y30eEPYzbOJTPUuXO1LGsZhmJuQd4im27JpnGbRl-YYYoKmSt9~eBSdLAhERNktViRPkqnRiJLZxXt4KGNoKPF22slBO7J7Lhyf9xfCMZtx6yr~2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission voted Feb. 6 to recommend approval of a specific-use permit for an impound-vehicle storage facility at 1920 Crockett Road, sending the application to City Council for final consideration on Feb. 24.

The request was presented by applicant Kayla Doolittle, who identified herself as the owner of the towing business. Doolittle said the proposal would include “building a 40 by 100 shop at the very front” and an all‑metal, nontransparent fence that would screen vehicles from public view. She told the commission the business is part of the police rotation and that “we store the vehicles there for a maximum of 55 days.”

Staff member Susan summarized notice and zoning details: the parcel is in a retail-commercial zoning district and must obtain a specific-use permit for the proposed impound/storage use. She said the city mailed 16 notices within a 200‑foot radius, receiving three in favor, two in opposition and the remainder with no response. Susan also read zoning-code requirements that apply to impound facilities, including limits on temporary vehicle storage, paved all‑weather surfaces and prohibitions on on‑site salvage, dismantling or repair.

Realtor Jody Davis spoke in support, calling the applicants “a young couple with a great entrepreneurial business mindset” and saying the proposed site would be “very hidden” behind existing commercial uses and storage facilities. Several commissioners voiced support during discussion, noting the site’s limited road frontage and surrounding commercial character.

Commissioners and staff discussed screening and regulatory oversight. Doolittle said her company already follows state licensing rules and that “TDLR regulates us on how tall our fence has to be, our lighting. Our grass can't be like over 2 inches tall.” Susan told the commission she had reviewed the fence photos Doolittle provided and that the proposed solid metal fence met the city’s shielding requirement for this use.

A motion to approve the specific-use permit passed by voice vote with all members present signaling “aye.” The commission recorded the recommendation as approved and noted the next step is a City Council public hearing and decision scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24.

The commission’s approval is a recommendation; the City Council will make the final decision and could add conditions or return the matter to the planning commission for further review.","The Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 6 recommended approval of a specific-use permit for an impound-vehicle storage facility at 1920 Crockett Road after hearing from the applicant and neighbors; the matter advances to City Council on Feb. 24.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission recommends urban-residential zoning, approves first plat for Hidden Hills Addition with engineering contingency

Palestine planning commission backs impound-vehicle storage permit for 1920 Crockett Road; council review set for Feb. 24