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Shenandoah council approves Blue Fish Pediatric special-use permit and sells 0.8121 acres of city land
Summary
The council voted to grant a medical special-use permit for Blue Fish Pediatric at 29801 Interstate Highway 45 North and approved the sale of 0.8121 acres of city-owned land for $355,000; planning and zoning recommended approval for the clinic project.
Shenandoah City Council on May 27 approved two routine land-use actions: a special-use permit for a pediatric clinic and the sale of nearly an acre of city-owned property.
Council adopted an ordinance amending the code (chapter 102) to grant a medical-services-restricted special-use permit for Blue Fish Pediatric Clinic at 29801 Interstate Highway 45 North. Planning and zoning recommended approval. During council discussion planning staff described the proposal as a demolition and reconstruction of a new single-story, 8,800-square-foot pediatric medical office. Austin Haines, the civil engineer on the project, said the proposed facility would relocate pediatric services from a Woodlands location and provide general pediatric care. "...pediatric services, so general care for children," Haines said.
The ordinance included a $2,000 penalty for violations. Councilman Robinson moved the ordinance and Councilman Pratt seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote with the mayor calling for 'Aye.' No individual roll-call tallies were recorded in the open meeting minutes.
Separately, council approved the sale of 0.8121 acres of city-owned property located near the traffic circle by David Memorial and Shenandoah Park. Staff said the winning bidder offered $355,000, $5,000 over the appraised value, and is ready to close as soon as Friday. The buyer has requested rezoning of adjoining property to commercial corridor; staff said the purchaser has plans that could include athletic fields in the short term and larger development later. Councilman Bratt moved to approve the sale; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Both items were approved in open session. The council also handled ceremonial oaths and introduced a new police officer during the meeting.
Next steps: Staff expects building permits and site work to proceed for the Blue Fish Pediatric site once entitlements are finalized; closing on the land sale was reported as imminent.
