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Katy council votes to form Historic Preservation Advisory Group, prioritizes Rice Dryer area
Summary
After extensive public comment urging protection of iconic rice dryers, the Katy City Council directed the city manager to form an advisory Historic Preservation Commission and amended the motion to give priority to the Rice Dryer (Reichstrier) area; council set April 27 as a target for a preliminary report.
After more than an hour of public testimony, the Katy City Council on Feb. 9 voted to direct the city administrator to convene a Historic Preservation Commission advisory group with a priority to evaluate protections for the city’s Rice Dryer (Reichstrier) area.
The decision followed repeated public pleas from residents, descendants and the property owner to find a restoration‑friendly path for the massive concrete rice dryers that long marked Katy’s skyline. Council Member Janet Court, who brought the item forward, told colleagues the advisory group should include structural engineers and community members and should produce recommendations on whether a full ordinance or a lighter advisory approach is appropriate. Court asked for a report back by the council meeting on April 27.
Why it matters: The rice dryers are widely cited by…
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