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Commission approves SUP for 3‑story Magnolia Creek self‑storage with neighborhood height and lighting assurances
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of SUP250002 to allow a three‑story self‑storage building at 1425 Bay Area Boulevard in the Magnolia Creek commercial area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of SUP250002 to allow a three‑story self‑storage building at 1425 Bay Area Boulevard in the Magnolia Creek commercial area. Staff recommended approval with conditions limiting the use to indoor storage, prohibiting outdoor storage containers and providing a hike-and-bike trail connection.
Ann Williams, planner with the planning department, said the proposed building would offer 102,000 square feet of leasable area within a three‑story structure and would be tucked behind existing retail on League City Parkway. Williams said the site plan includes enhanced landscaping and a six‑foot trail connection to the adjacent hike-and-bike path; staff recommended conditions including SUP expiration timeframe, landscaping and a ban on outdoor pods or shipping containers.
A nearby resident, Christina Wessing, who said she lives across the street on Noblewood Court, asked the commission whether the building could be limited to two stories to lessen visual impact and light intrusion. “We were just hoping to see if there was any way to recommend that this building be shorter... It’s quite tall at 3 stories,” Wessing said, adding that neighbors had moved away because of similar developments and light impacts.
Planning staff responded that the proposed project will comply with the city’s lighting ordinance and that the building’s height is within the maximum allowed in the CG zoning district. “Absolutely, yes. And that is something they, that was brought to their attention... there will be no light trespass past the property line,” Williams said. Staff also noted the applicant has proposed enhanced buffering: continuous hedge and trees around the property and additional landscaping above the base ordinance requirements.
Staff told commissioners the SUP will prohibit outdoor storage, pods or containers and that the developer will provide five parking spaces set aside for trail users. Commissioners moved and unanimously recommended approval to City Council.
The commission’s recommendation forwards the SUP to City Council for final action.
