Tomball City Council approves conditional use permit for daycare at South Cherry Street

The Regular City Council Meeting for Tomball, Texas, held on May 19, 2025, addressed several key agenda items, including a conditional use permit (CUP) for a daycare center and the adoption of the City’s comprehensive plan update.

The meeting commenced with a discussion regarding the request from Real Life Ministries Texas for a CUP to establish a daycare center at 1626 South Cherry Street. City staff provided a detailed overview of the property’s zoning history, noting that it was previously rezoned from light industrial and agricultural to an office district. The council reviewed the compatibility of the proposed daycare with surrounding land uses, which include residential areas and professional offices. After a thorough discussion, the council unanimously approved the motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading, confirming that the daycare would not transition into a school without further council approval.

Following this, the council moved to a public hearing regarding the comprehensive plan update, which has been in development since August 2023. The plan aims to guide the city’s growth and development over the next five to ten years, covering various aspects such as transportation, housing, and economic development. The consultant, Shubhie from Fries and Nichols, presented the updates made based on community feedback, including changes to the future land use map to better reflect current and planned developments. The council noted the importance of public engagement throughout the planning process and unanimously voted to adopt the comprehensive plan update on first reading.

Lastly, the meeting included a presentation from FLS Development regarding their Braylee Grove project, which is proposed for a 50-acre site at the intersection of Huff Smith and Coralville. The developers discussed the potential for establishing a public improvement district to support the project, although no action was taken during this segment.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city’s commitment to community input in planning and zoning decisions, as well as its proactive approach to future development. The council's decisions on both the daycare CUP and the comprehensive plan update reflect a focus on enhancing local services and infrastructure in alignment with community needs.