Angleton commission recommends one‑year special‑use permit for RV medical housing at 202 S. Walker

The Angleton Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 5 recommended that the City Council approve a specific‑use permit (SUP) allowing an RV to be used as temporary medical housing at 202 South Walker Street for applicant Laura Green.

Otis Spriggs, city planning staff, told commissioners the request is time‑sensitive and that staff had reviewed the SUP criteria and found no issues. Spriggs said the council earlier granted a fee waiver for the request on Jan. 13 and that the SUP as recommended would be tied to the named applicant and re‑evaluated one year after approval. "She was required to, and it is already connected," Spriggs said when commissioners asked whether the RV would be hooked to the sewer.

The public hearing opened and closed with no in‑person speakers; the applicant was on the phone. Commissioners discussed the recommended conditions — which limit the term to one year, require compliance with relevant city code and allow the city manager to extend or revoke the permit after the annual review — and had no additional conditions beyond staff recommendations. Commissioner Berry moved to approve and recommend the ordinance to council; Commissioner Heston seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the SUP provides a temporary option for an individual with a medical need to remain in an RV tied to a single property while giving the city a clear review point after one year. The commission's recommendation now goes to the City Council, which will make the final decision.

Next steps: the recommendation will be transmitted to Angleton City Council for consideration; staff told the commission they will coordinate any extensions or enforcement through the city manager and council process.