Council defers Katy Court PDD rezoning after residents press for stronger protections

The City of Katy on April 13 deferred consideration of a request to add roughly 33 acres to the Katy Court Planned Development District after extended public comment from nearby residents who said the proposal lacked adequate protections for existing neighborhoods and should be delayed until Ward B representatives could participate.

Michael Mills, president of the Heritage Park West HOA, said the plan lacked enforceable protections for the three‑acre tract backing existing homes and asked for masonry screening, landscape setbacks and controls on noise and light. Several other neighbors described ongoing flooding and utility interruptions tied to recent construction and asked council to preserve neighborhood character and not approve smaller, denser lots that could create additional traffic and school‑capacity pressures.

Speakers repeatedly asked the council to match precedent protections used elsewhere and to delay action until roads and widening projects (Katie Hockley Cutoff and Clay Roads) are complete. Council member discussion acknowledged those concerns; one member recommended waiting until both Ward B council members were present. Under council procedure the item was “tagged,” which defers action and moves the item to the next regular meeting (April 27, 2026) without further discussion at this session.

Council staff noted City Planning and Zoning provided partial approval with recommended conditions; those conditions will be available for the deferred meeting. Parkside Capital was identified as the applicant and was acknowledged by speakers supportive of responsible, phased development, but no council vote was taken on the rezoning at the April 13 meeting.