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Council OKs zoning change for two‑home assisted‑living project in medical district
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt on first reading a rezoning request to allow a two‑home assisted‑living development on 7.06 acres along Medical Complex Drive, with the applicant saying the plan will provide 16 private studios and community amenities.
Tomball City Council voted unanimously on first reading Monday to rezone 7.06 acres on Medical Complex Drive to allow an assisted‑living development the applicant said will support the city’s medical district.
The proposal by Andrea Amin, representing Everwood Reserve, would redevelop the undeveloped parcel as two small residential‑scale homes, each designed to house about 16 residents in private bedrooms and bathrooms, with shared living areas and outdoor space.
City planner Craig (last name not specified) told council the property is currently zoned agricultural and that the draft future land‑use map calls the area “neighborhood commercial,” a designation staff says is compatible with a medical‑oriented use. Planning and Zoning recommended approval last week by a 4‑0 vote, Craig said.
Andrea Amin, the applicant, described the plan as “designed for more than care” and said the project will offer a home‑style setting, rolling showers for accessibility, a private chef and family‑oriented programming. “We plan to build two small homes that could accommodate 16 residents,” Amin said.
A resident who identified herself as Holly of 207 Florence voiced support during the public hearing, saying she was “very much in favor” and that the community has demand for quality senior care.
Councilmembers discussed compatibility with surrounding uses and noted the site fronts Medical Complex Drive, which staff said can accommodate the project’s traffic. Craig said the request conforms with the comprehensive plan and that no neighborhood comment forms were received within the 300‑foot notification area.
Mayor and council moved, seconded and voted to adopt the ordinance on first reading; the council record states the motion carried unanimously.
The zoning change was recorded in council as Ordinance number 20 27 11 (as read aloud at the meeting). The applicant will still need to complete development‑plan and permitting steps before construction begins.
