Commission backs commercial zoning for 9.46-acre site along SH‑288 pending annexation

The City of Angleton Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 7 recommended that City Council zone approximately 9.458 acres along State Highway 288 to Commercial General (CG), a step tied to a pending annexation petition.

Mr. Spriggs, speaking for city staff, told the commission the site is currently in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and that staff and the applicant had worked to secure easements and utility extensions. The planning staff recommended CG zoning because surrounding uses include light industrial car lots and because necessary access and utility matters will be resolved during planning and development review.

Mr. Spriggs said staff reviewed water-service capacity and coordinated with the city engineer as part of the annexation work; he told commissioners the annexation would be considered by the City Council on the 12th and that zoning and annexation are expected to be processed together.

Commissioners moved and seconded a recommendation that City Council adopt an ordinance zoning the property CG and forward it to council contingent on approval of the annexation petition. The motion carried on a voice vote.

No speakers appeared during the public hearing on this item, and staff noted the required mailed notifications to property owners within 200 feet and a newspaper ad had been completed. The commission’s recommendation is advisory; the final zoning and annexation approvals rest with City Council and any outstanding access or engineering conditions must be satisfied during subsequent development review.