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Portland holds hearing, approves first reading to annex 18.2 acres west of Lackey Road
Summary
Council held a public hearing and approved first reading of an ordinance to annex about 18.2 acres in the George H. Paul subdivision; the annexation is voluntary and follows a vacated county plat and a new subdivision plat submission.
The Portland City Council held a public hearing on May 6 and approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 18.2 acres west of Lackey Road in the George H. Paul subdivision. The annexation is voluntary and was initiated after a county-recorded plat conflicted with a development agreement tied to a prior annexation phase.
Planning staff planner Mercedes Munoz told the council, “The item before you this evening is a voluntary annexation of 18.2 acres located West Of Lackey Road and approximately 619 feet North of Buddy Ganim Drive. The property is located within the city's ETJ.” Munoz said the county plat that was recorded in late 2024 conflicted with the development agreement; the county has vacated that plat and a new five-lot plat has been submitted and is pending completeness.
Why it matters: the annexation enables the city to apply its zoning, subdivision and utility standards to the property; as part of the process the property owner must extend a waterline and meet city and state planning requirements before building permits may be issued.
Key council actions and next steps - This May 6 action was the first reading of Ordinance 2308; the second reading and final annexation action are scheduled for the May 20 city council meeting. - Munoz said required notices to impacted public entities were sent by certified mail (03/28/2025) and 46 courtesy notices were mailed (03/31/2025) as required by Local Government Code Chapter 43. - Once the second reading is complete and the plat is recorded in accordance with city and state rules, property owners may submit building permits for the new lots.
Public comment - One resident, Isaias Rosano of 2264 Tallade Drive, asked for clarification about whether the property had been annexed and was directed to staff for further details; staff reiterated that annexation is not complete until the second reading is adopted and platting and infrastructure requirements are met.
What’s next: second reading of Ordinance 2308 is set for the May 20 council meeting; staff will continue to work with applicants on the plat completeness and utility extension requirements.
