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Commission approves Gillespie replat in Freeport ETJ after owner cites storm damage and need for SBA loan
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a replat to create a 1.7837-acre parcel from a 19.89-acre tract in Freeport's extraterritorial jurisdiction; owner Lynn Gillespie told commissioners he needs the replat to secure an SBA loan to repair damage to his boat/RV storage facility and confirmed an existing retention pond on the property.
The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a replat that will create a 1.7837-acre parcel from a larger 19.89-acre tract owned by Linus D. and Judy M. Gillespie (as recorded in Brazoria County clerk file 2002-004307). Staff recommended approval and noted the property lies within the City of Freeport's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
Shelby, representing planning staff, said the owners sought to survey out 1.7837 acres from the full 19.89-acre tract and recommended the commission approve the replat. Owner Lynn Gillespie identified his address as 817 County Road 432 and said he operates a boat and RV storage facility with 38 units. Gillespie told the commission his facility sustained major damage when roofs were blown off, several tenants left, and he lacks insurance for the losses. He said the replat is part of his effort to secure an SBA loan to make repairs.
Commissioners asked how drainage runs off the site and whether ditches or retention features serve the property. Gillespie said his elevation is a little over 12 feet at the parcel in question and that there is a containment/retention pond on the property. Staff and commissioners noted that drainage ditches adjacent to the property are maintained. The record does not show any additional on-the-record conditions tied to drainage for this approval.
Mister Hayes moved to approve the replat; Carla Clark seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The hearing opened at about 6:06 p.m.; no statutes or state rules were cited. The commission did not record follow-up tasks or require engineered drainage studies on the record during the meeting.
