League City council approves U-Haul storage permit, renames planned road Emerson Drive and authorizes land conveyance

The League City City Council on Jan. 28 took several procedural and land-use actions, including approving a special use permit for a U-Haul self-storage development, renaming a planned roadway and authorizing staff to pursue an abandonment and conveyance agreement with Great New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

Naming of new roadway

Council considered and approved an amendment to a resolution to name a proposed north-south roadway (identified in the 2024 Master Mobility Plan as New Street H) "Emerson Drive." Councilman Andy Mann moved the amendment and Councilmember Courtney Chadwell seconded. City staff said property owners/developers had suggested the name; staff told the council they had worked with the current property owners on naming suggestions. The amended motion passed; the roll call indicated seven members in favor and Councilman Justin Hicks absent.

U-Haul special use permit

Council held a public hearing on a request (SUP21-0003) by U-Haul West Main Street for a self-storage use on approximately 19.305 acres in the CG (General Commercial) zoning district at or near 25100 West Main FM 518. The plan-and-zoning commission had recommended approval 5-0 (three commissioners absent). Councilman Chad Tresler moved to approve the ordinance; Courtney Chadwell seconded. The council approved the special use…