Title
Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning)
Background:
A public hearing is required to consider this Special Use Permit (SUP) for Private Utility Use.
Project Timeline
August 10, 1999 - Zoning was established in League City and the subject property was designated “IL” (Limited Industrial).
December 1, 2023 - The applicant held a neighborhood meeting at the American Legion Post 554 in League City. The sign-in sheet indicates that six residents attended the meeting.
December 11, 2023 - The applicant submitted a Special Use Permit application to the Planning Department.
May 2023 - June 2023 - The applicant conducted several outreach events with the community. The applicant also conducted four first responder training classes.
July 19, 2024 - City Council adopted an Ordinance No. 2024-23 to establish regulations related to Battery Energy Storage Systems. The ordinance was adopted in response to concerns related to several requests for B.E.S.S. facilities within League City.
August 23, 2024 - Public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners and members of the public who spoke at the Berkman B.E.S.S. public hearing on March 4, 2024.
August 23, 2024 - A public hearing notice was published in the newspaper and a sign was posted on the property.
September 9, 2024 - Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the item, 5-2-0.
September 24, 2024 - City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing and consider the request on first reading.
October 8, 2024 - If approved on first reading, City Council will consider the second reading of the request.
Over the last two years, City staff has met with numerous companies interested in developing B.E.S.S. sites...
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