Zoning changes spark comments at P&Z

Public hearings preceding two zoning change requests elicited a number of resident comments at the April 13 Regular Meeting of the Navasota Planning & Zoning Commission. 

Pecan Lakes Estates 

Following a public hearing, commissioners approved James and Dorothy Hassell’s zoning change request for1.310-acres along CR 424, property approved for annexation by the Navasota city council Feb. 13. 

Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado explained that annexed properties are automatically zoned A/O: Agriculture/Open Space District. Hassell requested a zoning change from A/O to Pecan Lakes Estates Phase 3 PUD (Planned Unit Development) for the development of 4-6 single dwelling residences.

During the public hearing, seven Pecan Lakes Estates residents reiterated concerns raised at the Feb. 13 meeting about the concept plan and possible opening of a cul-de-sac to access the new development, the impact of the smaller lot size on their property values and their requests to relocate the entrance to CR 424.

Responding to lot size concerns, Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado confirmed that the minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet.

Acknowledging that some residents’ lots exceed the minimum requirements, he said, “The PUD standards call for a minimum of 6,000; however, there were some homes in the first Phase 3 section that went above and beyond the 6,000 minimum. The actual PUD standards that are in effect today on that entire Phase 3 are a minimum of 6,000.”

Dove Crossing Subdivision

After a public hearing, commissioners approved a zoning change request for 5.04 acres in the Dove Crossing Subdivision, rezoning a R-1A high density, single dwelling residential district to Dove Crossing PUD. The request was submitted by JCLB Investments LLC with partner, J.C. Wall present to answer questions from commissioners and affected property owners.

According to Wall, the concept plan calls for 15 homesites on 5,000 square foot lots, similar to neighboring Dove Court and Dove Landing subdivisions. Wall explained that because the middle of the lot is in a flood plain, the homes will be constructed at the north and south end, leaving the middle “au naturel.”

Wall said there are no plans for a homeowners association (HOA) or a detention pond but If engineers decide a detention pond is necessary, then a HOA will have to be created for maintenance.

According to Diosdado, the concept plan proposes extending White Wing to the eastern edge of the property as a dead-end. Responding to a homeowner’s question about access, the 10 north side homesites would be accessed via Mourning Dove/White Wing while the five south side residences would be accessed from Dove Crossing Lane.

Other resident concerns related to flooding, the need for a second entrance into the subdivision and the impact of additional homes on water pressure. The homeowner was advised of the water tower planned for Navasota’s east side.

HealthPoint replat

Commissioners approved the replat application submitted by Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA) for the HealthPoint Clinic property located at 8310 SH 6.

Diosdado said, “Now that the project is complete, all necessary utilities were extended throughout the site to serve the new HealthPoint Clinic. This plat is basically establishing all those drainage and utility easements. Whenever the proposed Lot 2R is developed in the future, it has all the necessary easements in order to get developed. This is really just housekeeping on that item.”

Before adjourning, commissioners approved the March 23 meeting minutes.

The meeting may be viewed in its entirety at https://www.navasotatx.gov/planning-zoning-commission.