Freeport planning commission approves three replats in extraterritorial jurisdiction

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three replat requests affecting parcels in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, commissioners said.

Staff introduced an application to replat 15.058 acres in the Joseph Mims survey into a four-lot subdivision, saying the proposal does not change zoning or land use and "there is no financial impact to the city of Freeport associated with this request." Commissioners asked map-related questions and whether stormwater or water-retention plans had been submitted; staff replied, "There has been nothing submitted dealing with water retention" and said stormwater and architectural details would be handled through the county during permitting because the site lies in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

A motion to approve the 15.058-acre replat was made and passed by voice vote.

Next, commissioners considered a replat of Lot 4D in Coastal Country River Estates, a two-lot subdivision of approximately 4.564 acres. Staff again stated the property is within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction and that the request carried no financial impact to the city; the commission approved the motion by voice vote.

The commission then opened a public hearing on a proposed three-lot replat of Lot 4H, a 5.639-acre tract in Coastal Country River Estates. Mr. Reddy summarized the background and recommended approval; with no additional public comment, the hearing was closed and the replat was approved unanimously.

The record shows commissioners used voice votes for each item, and staff noted that technical reviews such as drainage and stormwater will be conducted by county agencies because the parcels are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction rather than inside city limits. Approved replats will proceed through the county recording/permitting process as required.