Planning commission unanimously forwards rezoning of 19.99-acre Collins property on County Road 58 to city council

The Manvel Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward to the City Council a recommendation to rezone a roughly 19.99‑acre tract at 3404 County Road 58, owned by the Collins family, from single‑family residential to light commercial.

A city staff member presenting the item said the property currently contains a single‑family home and that the request “is intended to establish light commercial zoning for future development with no specific use proposed at this time.” Staff told commissioners that utilities are not yet in place, that access and traffic impacts will be evaluated during site development, and that any additional access from County Road 58 likely would require approval from GCWA because of a canal adjacent to the site. The presenter recommended approval, saying the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the corridor’s planned commercial growth.

The staff presentation noted the property owner previously applied in 2024 for rezoning that included a proposed gas station but withdrew that application after public concern; the current application intentionally omits a specific use to reduce the chance of similar opposition. Commissioners discussed the permitted‑use table and confirmed that some uses (for example, a gas station) would require a special‑use permit even if the zoning is changed. Staff clarified that an existing house on the site could continue as a legal nonconforming residential use so long as it is not vacant for six months.

The public hearing on the ordinance was opened and closed at 6:18 p.m. after three calls for comment; no members of the public spoke. The commission then voted 6–0 to approve a motion forwarding the recommendation to the City Council.

The item will now be considered by the Manvel City Council; staff said additional reviews (utilities, access, and any required SUPs) will occur at the development stage.