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Manvel commission recommends conditional approval for sidewalk variance at 3702 Chocolate Bayou Road, 5–2
Summary
The Planning, Development & Zoning Commission voted 5–2 on Feb. 9 to recommend that City Council approve a subdivision variance for 3702 Chocolate Bayou Road to allow development without immediate sidewalks, with a required future installation or development agreement to ensure sidewalks are built.
The Manvel Planning, Development & Zoning Commission on Feb. 9 voted 5–2 to recommend that City Council approve a subdivision variance allowing development at 3702 Chocolate Bayou Road without immediate sidewalks, provided the developer signs a contract or agreement to install sidewalks at a later date.
Staff had recommended denial, citing pedestrian safety and long-term connectivity concerns. Planning staff told commissioners that "sidewalks would improve circulation, safety, and long long term infrastructure connectivity," and noted that the subdivision ordinance requires sidewalks for nonresidential development in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Staff also said civil plans had been approved by Brazoria County…
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