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Commissioners approve rezoning of 78.13 acres on South Padre Island to resort-area district
Summary
Cameron County approved rezoning 78.13 acres from single-family to G (resort area) designation to preserve options for a hotel or townhome development; the owner, Michael Clement, is reported to be leaning toward townhomes or a hotel, and commissioners asked for clearer plans in future applications.
The court voted to rezone roughly 78.13 acres in the South Padre Island Investment Company subdivision from an A (single-family) district to a G (resort area) district, enabling either resort/hotel uses or multifamily options depending on the owner's final plan.
County planning staff explained the parcel is north of Beach Access Number 6 and does not conflict with shoreline access infrastructure. A representative for the owner, who identified himself as Billy Shrunk, manager of the Holiday Inn Express, said the owner (identified as Michael Clement) is leaning toward a townhome project of perhaps 10—2 units but that a hotel remains one option; staff and commissioners said they prefer applicants to be specific about intended development prior to final approvals.
Commissioners discussed zoning distinctions (single-family vs. multifamily vs. resort area) and noted that selling individual units as separate lots can qualify as single-family, while unified ownership of a multiunit structure is treated as multifamily. After questions and the public hearing, the court approved the rezoning by motion. Commissioners asked staff and the applicant to keep the court updated as specific plans are developed.
