Lufkin council approves first reading to rezone two parcels for small‑lot homes

The Lufkin City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone roughly 1.28 acres at 304 East Polk Avenue and 805 North Chestnut Street from commercial to Residential Small, a staff presentation said. The parcels—described as lots 1 through 4 and the east 55 feet of lot 5 in block 104—are currently vacant and the applicant intends to develop new single‑family homes there.

Planning staff member Kevin Gee presented the proposal and said the property’s future land‑use designation is medium‑density residential and that Planning & Zoning unanimously recommended approval following its March 23 hearing. Gee said staff mailed 21 notices to property owners within the 200‑foot notification area and received one letter of support. “As you can see on the screen, the applicant’s requesting a zone change on this property that comprises 1.28 acres,” Gee said during the presentation.

Council opened a public hearing on the item but no members of the public stepped forward to comment. A council member then moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; the motion was seconded, members voiced “aye,” and the motion carried. The transcript records the motion carrying but does not record the names of the mover or seconder, nor a roll‑call tally.

Staff described the rezoning as consistent with surrounding land uses and the comprehensive plan. The transcript does not specify an ordinance number, conditions attached to the change, or a schedule for subsequent readings.

The council also approved the consent agenda earlier in the meeting; no separate discussion of consent items is recorded in the transcript.