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Council unanimously approves historic overlay, communications tower, ordinance and selects environmental consultant
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Summary
At its April 21 meeting the Nacogdoches City Council unanimously approved a historic-overlay designation for 515 Bailey Avenue; granted a specific-use permit for a 240-foot communications tower; adopted an ordinance adding two alternate Planning & Zoning Commission members; and selected Hydrex Environmental Consulting LLC for environmental services on two sewer replacement projects.
The Nacogdoches City Council voted unanimously on several items during its April 21 meeting.
Historic overlay: The council approved a request to place 515 Bailey Avenue under the city's historic overlay. Jessica Sal, Community Services Director, said the applicant met ordinance criteria and that the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee and Planning & Zoning had recommended approval. No public comments were made during the hearing; council approved the designation by voice vote.
Communications tower: Council approved SUP2026-04, a request for a 240-foot communications tower on a roughly 16-acre site near Douglas Road. City staff said the tower would be set back approximately 260 feet from nearest property lines, that the FAA reviewed and found no hazard to air navigation, and that Planning & Zoning recommended approval. Michael Crane, a zoning consultant for Encore, said the tower would support smart-metering and grid communication improvements.
Ordinance — Planning & Zoning alternates: Mike New presented an ordinance to amend Chapter 118 to add up to two alternate members to the Planning & Zoning Commission to help avoid quorum problems tied to the state 'shot-clock' legislation. New said alternates would be appointed in order and could be required to attend meetings as observers; council adopted the ordinance unanimously.
Consultant selection: Case Opperman recommended selecting Hydrex Environmental Consulting LLC in response to RFQ26-10-118 to provide environmental services (archaeological, wetland and endangered-species reviews) for the Lanana and Bonita Creek sewer replacement projects. Council approved the selection; staff will return with a contract after developing the scope.
All votes noted in the meeting were taken by voice and recorded as unanimous. Where items were approved following public hearings, staff had previously routed them through advisory boards and recommended approval.
