Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0009 (League City Parkway and Legacy Drive), a request to rezone approximately 7.982 acres from “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the north side of West League City Parkway and west of Cones Lane (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 1-5-0, on February 12, 2026.
Background:
Approval of this item will rezone approximately 7.982 acres from “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) to “CG” (General Commercial).
Project Timeline
August 10, 1999 - The property was initially zoned as “SDR” (Suburban Development District Residential).
August 30, 2005 - The property was zoned “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) as part of the City’s Zoning Map and Ordinance revisions of 2005.
November 6, 2025 - The applicant held a neighborhood meeting in League City. Two (2) property owners were in attendance.
December 2, 2025 - The applicant submitted a rezoning request to the Planning Department.
January 27, 2026 - City Council approved the property being annexed into the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 82 (MUD 82). MUD 82 is the municipal utility district serving the Legacy PUD development.
January 27, 2026 - Public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners, a public hearing sign was posted on the property, notice was published in the newspaper, and a notice was published on the city’s website.
February 12, 2026 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and failed to recommend approval.
February 24, 2026 - City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing and consider the request on first reading.
March 24, 2026- If approved on first reading, City Council will consider the second reading of the request.
Project Summary:
The subject property is proposed to be integrated with approximately 4.5 acres of existing commercial land, directly adjacent to the west, that is already part of the Legacy Planned Unit Development (PUD).The tract will adopt the Legacy PUD’s design guidelines, including architecture, roofing, signage, lighting, landscaping, and maintenance, ensuring visual and functional consistency with the surrounding community.
If the rezoning is approved, the development and use regulations for the “CG” zoning district would apply. A list of the permitted uses within the “CG” zoning district is in Attachment #7 of the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report.
The proposed zoning conforms to the Future Land Use Map in the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which identifies the area as “Enhanced Auto Dominated Commercial (EADC). EADC focuses on convenience and access for customers and employees almost exclusively by automobile. The request also matches the overall land use and character of the surrounding area. The zoning is also consistent with the existing adjacent commercial zoning district along League City Parkway.
During the neighborhood meeting, property owners expressed concerns related to potential noise and light impacts, building appearance, building height, and the adequacy of screening between the subject tract and adjacent residential properties and Lake Friendswood. Residents also indicated a preference for less intensive, light commercial uses.
In response, the applicant discussed preserving existing trees along the eastern boundary to enhance buffering, noted that the development will be subject to applicable MUD 82 and Legacy PUD requirements, and stated an intent to design the project to be compatible with surrounding residential and lake/park areas in order to preserve aesthetics and minimize impacts.
On February 12, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing. Three people spoke in opposition of the request. Concerns were raised about potential uses that could occupy the space, removal of existing tree vegetation, and light and noise impacts, The Planning and Zoning Commission failed to recommend approval, 1-5-0.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Zoning Map
3. Exhibit B - Survey
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
Planning Department
Applicant: Clay Buhler of Blackline Engineering
Owner: CR 58 Pomona Investments, LLC
FUNDING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor #8 (Quality-Built Environment)