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Staff said the subject parcels, originally platted as part of Seabird Estates, were not developed and lack active water and sanitary-sewer connections. Planning staff described the action as a minor plat under local government code and noted that future development would be subject to standard permitting, utility and wetland-review requirements. Condition language added to the plat requires a minimum 35-foot-wide access easement to provide individual access for lots to the north and incorporates outside reviewer comments (for example, CenterPoint Energy’s requirement to apply to release existing easements) as conditions prior to filing.

Several nearby homeowners spoke during the public hearing. Heather Hughes and other residents said the parcels currently contain vegetation and wildlife, flood during tidal surge or heavy rain, and border the Dos Faccas Mortas bird sanctuary; they urged caution about how consolidation might enable larger development. An applicant representative responded that the owner purchased the 19 parcels in separate parcels and intends to consolidate them to allow construction of a single-family home; he said no large development is planned and that CenterPoint easement-release applications were being filed.

After closing public comment, the commission approved the replat with conditions that address access, easement releases and standard platting requirements. Staff emphasized that any future development would require separate permitting reviews including wetland delineation and infrastructure improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Galveston - Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The commission unanimously approved a minor replat to combine 19 undeveloped parcels into one 3.948-acre parcel off Seabird Drive; neighbors expressed concern about flooding, habitat and future development but the applicant said the owner intends a single-family home.","taxTitle","Galveston , Galveston County, Texas","taxId",5145,"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},6487453,"Planning commission approves PUD for tire shop at 5703 Stewart Road with operational safeguards",564,1305000,1869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd&start=1305&end=1869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd/thumbnail_1305000.jpg","/articles/6487453/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-PUD-for-tire-shop-at-5703-Stewart-Road-with-operational-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487453-2bbc78e36d5167393a9cfee1077689d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770887299&Signature=Ykpy44cI-a1PCu05G4~cFD5ezN8Dus8V3R0f1OIVayVK-Vo0NHAWzHFvGDTtM0iEmyudzUmba9~1iEJWflUDGF-8SToIQcrykmGXZmLtgtrc1zwV0EG~vU3MEItWbabNdAmiBICkrpLEj1RGubgf-6Wwt1sEXPvR6KAVppp-9WwTSoVrqITPzpy8huSf1iO8Oj9nZAMo~QwFak1lx97uye7eZ4pNOdGZzWl-2fB0oyUdrt~lwLvJjuS0lno69emp-BDJZ-ZiNCQEZ8I7DH-md5dnZXRNEC-NXMCGNgJJq0q7zAk7lOApiZyEAWfqNGBZ3sMjMSDuuJ03dZENXnuyJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a planned unit development (PUD) overlay to allow an auto service station — proposed as a tire shop — at 5703 Stewart Road, subject to site-specific conditions intended to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

Staff explained the request would allow an auto service station in an urban neighborhood zoning district despite the limited-use standard that generally requires such uses to be at least 200 feet from residential zoning or land uses. Staff found the site meets the approval criteria because the nearby R-1 zoning within 200 feet consists primarily of undevelopable right-of-way and two vacant lots owned by the City of Galveston, and staff noted the city owns those adjacent lots and no development is currently contemplated there.

Staff recommended approval with specific conditions that were described in the packet: the PUD would deviate from the limited-use standard requiring a 200-foot buffer, the eastern curb cut and driveway on the site shall be removed and replaced with adjacent curb and grassy area, hours of operation shall be no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 6 p.m., no outdoor audio or loudspeaker systems are permitted, and no outdoor storage of tires or auto parts is permitted outside business hours. Standard PUD conditions were also applied.

Michael Gertner, architect and representative for the business owner, described planned improvements to the existing building and confirmed the primary use is a tire shop that would relocate an existing business. The applicant confirmed the eastern driveway would be removed as part of the project. After opening and closing the public hearing with no objecting neighbors, the commission moved to approve the PUD with staff recommendations; the motion passed unanimously.","The commission unanimously approved a planned unit development overlay to allow an auto service/tire shop at 5703 Stewart Road, with conditions limiting hours, prohibiting outdoor storage outside business hours and requiring removal of an eastern curb cut.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487458,"Commission defers PUD request for mixed-use overlay at 10302C1 to Sept. 16 after airport safety concerns",214,982000,1196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd&start=982&end=1196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd/thumbnail_982000.jpg","/articles/6487458/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Commission-defers-PUD-request-for-mixed-use-overlay-at-10302C1-to-Sept-16-after-airport-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487458-0bf87936eb48d32cb84d7d6e1dd4d90d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770887299&Signature=AhC35TrRk2~gQB5B-352vNsATLe1X7B8Xt6pP70dfyWzIUUvvTlqulRQyDfk3Nr9OjO6Hs7o82EHE5eHkEcZJ9aZa~09S7wmMK9ycztChb7vkIwLB07-D29b4mEjGrogce9tQKxeKWznDln8ZtYhIKuUVbP52mALNb3VdQ0lLfuIXlhCMfzFr4KlXffSPTwpk9z28jggEIfKASgV4hZouluqZhWPDM8asKdRZ0stp9T8MAo2oPawtWJOOOeCC-G95ptdE~wzzg8souiUJt0~yP6i81239XP3g76dtjB7vKNsuZoeysGG2c2wgvMo9CsMFHO6x-e5mwhFpXjzTMO5Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on Aug. 19 voted unanimously to defer a request for a planned unit development overlay for property designated 10302C1 to the Sept. 16 meeting so the applicant can address staff comments and potential aviation-safety questions raised during public comment.

Staff said the applicant asked for a deferral to address staff comments and that this was the first request for deferral; no costs apply for a first deferral. During public comment, pilot and resident Mark Stasney said he was concerned about the proposed building height and potential impacts to navigation and safety at Scholes Airport, including risks during construction (for example, cranes). Stasney asked the commission to request an FAA review or opinion about effects on runway flight paths.

A commissioner later asserted that the project had already received FAA approval, noting prior dealings with the agency in their prior professional experience; another commissioner cautioned against responding to public comment until the comment period concluded. After closing public comments, the commission voted to defer the PUD request to Sept. 16 to allow the applicant to address staff comments and any additional information including, if necessary, materials related to aviation safety.

Staff will bring the item back at the Sept. 16 meeting for a workshop or public hearing as appropriate.","A planned unit development (PUD) overlay request for a mixed-use development at 10302C1 was deferred to the Sept. 16 meeting after a public commenter asked the commission to consider potential impacts on Scholes Airport and FAA review; commissioners recorded a unanimous deferral.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487463,"Commission approves Galveston ISD sky bridge license to use across Avenue O",381,591000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd&start=591&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd/thumbnail_591000.jpg","/articles/6487463/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Commission-approves-Galveston-ISD-sky-bridge-license-to-use-across-Avenue-O","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487463-c52fad4b503348aad3b823a8d9562301/orig.mp4?Expires=1770887299&Signature=YirqUp-kN46FDQx1Wn8fWQL2QVJuaHjxJ2SrDCcKyX9FANkUoNqieSguehv9c~qTzaU-K8p3izymJo9LNo7hAZD8eb-0rqEzmHpQ7bsmDXOUqi~QWkV5W1G6x6UvqeROWgiHfSdQHlo1id2OQVrTmQ4Oa4z0JFweTZrtT3FBDKjlTpDlGxjqabCHfv4ikAXOXLR~uhWEbqDc-bGd4Jw8rDGzmKz43LlX52QUPmTr6WZjNZMbw9w~kskjv1KGMRDI4MkabTfOmDLprSdXkunsacOtcRNxUs-BQirt6FJZYwzV7U57zHK2S6Imy1Q0qrTPy6-HY1aJ6Z0NsLl4VxoM-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission of the City of Galveston on Aug. 19 voted unanimously to approve a license to use (LTU) request for a sky bridge that will connect portions of the Galveston Independent School District high school complex across Avenue O.

Staff said the proposed enclosed sky bridge would span roughly 70 feet across the Avenue O right of way, be about 20 feet wide and provide a minimum 15 feet of clearance from the crown of the roadway to the bottom of the bridge deck. Staff noted that the city’s largest trucks commonly in use do not exceed 12 feet in height and that fire code requires 13.5 feet of clearance for comparable structures, so the proposed bridge would provide additional clearance beyond code minima. Staff also said the license-to-use requirement is set out in chapter 32-5 of city code and that Section 13.202 of the LDRs establishes the LTU approval procedure.

Zach Johnson, program manager with 06 Consulting representing the school bond program, told the commission the bridge is intended to give students, faculty and staff a safe, enclosed crossing between the north and south sides of the campus. Johnson said construction of the bridge would occur after completion of a new gym and natatorium, with the bridge construction expected in early 2027. The LTU will be followed by a separate LTU agreement that includes an indemnification and hold-harmless clause to be reviewed and signed by Galveston ISD.

Staff recommended approval subject to specific and standard conditions; no public objections or utility clearance issues were recorded during the presentation. A motion to approve case 25P-032 carried unanimously.","The commission unanimously approved a license to use for a 70-foot enclosed sky bridge connecting Galveston ISD high school buildings across Avenue O, subject to an indemnification agreement and standard conditions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487468,"Planning commission approves beachfront permit for Gulf Drive house after applicant removes dune-area work",427,159000,586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd&start=159&end=586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602205-839e605126d771f325b098705d1ab7bd/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6487468/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-beachfront-permit-for-Gulf-Drive-house-after-applicant-removes-dune-area-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487468-126e0b0c7f0403221282b20016af415f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770887299&Signature=j3ZoeCB1v2Au8BwuJ~zLB9Vlmb-IR-R1uSsUCnUoWOqPKrfb-iws740wPiSFEwvnkU0O5WBbx-OVj4xHNYfv7pWeHcn6wMQCyAf3u6FzVJDhK0zemfJ9UC08LB98P3kSLeMsaRLYkLTiRUZBSs0lfHJO91oReV52OY4yMe2I~SevX63nIri28lI6bZP~55mU1dp~SaNS3vszWCiYAlStUlWDB1G2BoeszkCOsRdSsyXRMEePAft0U5bO60b5t7xpFNP7k5~pAoEnN8bITaKrSToxrehVM3qG~nX6QstIn8VmpAcHF5AynOFGWxScgscZScilNxHF--0y6kdEQ9EyqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission of the City of Galveston on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a beachfront construction protection permit for a single-family home at 21204 Gulf Drive after the applicant revised plans to remove proposed work from the Dune Conservation Area.

Staff advised the commission that the revised plans remove any structure from the Dune Conservation Area and therefore the applicant was no longer requesting an exemption. Planning staff presented survey maps and photos showing the proposed structure would sit about 25 feet from the north toe of the dune system and described the surrounding uses: single-family homes to the north and west, beach and dune system to the south and a vehicular public beach access to the east.

Commissioners praised the applicant for returning with revised plans that align with dune protections. One commissioner said, “I really appreciate you, Kyle, and I appreciate the applicant for going back and making the changes that we requested.” The applicant’s representative told the commission the property manager and owner had no intention of building over the dunes and expressed appreciation that the project could proceed after the revisions. Staff concluded its presentation with site photos and the commission opened and closed the public hearing without public opposition.

A commissioner made a motion to approve the case (23P-054) with all staff recommendations; a second was recorded and the motion passed unanimously. The applicant may proceed consistent with the approved plans and any standard permit review required by city code.

The planning record for the project includes a site survey, BEG map excerpt and staff conditions; no formal exemptions to dune protections remain in the approved submittal.","The Galveston Planning Commission unanimously approved a beachfront construction protection permit for a single-family home at 21204 Gulf Drive after the applicant revised plans to remove construction from the Dune Conservation Area.","actionData","errors"]

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