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Consider and take action on an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for Special Use Permit Application, SUP16-03 (John Eagle Honda of Clear Lake), for an automobile/vehicle/equipment sales and services use [car dealership] on approximately 27.5 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial) and “CM” (Mixed Use Commercial), generally located north of Big League Dreams Parkway, south of League City Parkway (SH 96), east of Calder Road, and west of the Gulf Freeway (I-45) with the approximate address being 2205 Gulf Freeway South in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions, 6-0-0, with 2 absent on January 17, 2017.
Background:
Approval of the item would grant a Special Use Permit (SUP) to relocate an existing car dealership to League City and construct a 76,000 square foot facility on approximate 27.5-acres of undeveloped land.
Project Timeline:
January 27, 2015 - City Council approves SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda) with conditions. The Special Use Permit considered was for a 60,000 square foot building on 16.3 acres.
November 19, 2015 - Applicant met with City Staff to receive updated information related to the project.
March 29, 2016 - The Owner purchases an additional 11.2 acres which comprises the southern and southwestern portion of the proposed request.
June 28, 2016 - Applicant met with City Staff to submit new application for a Special Use Permit on the previously proposed site.
July 19, 2016 - Applicant holds a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed SUP application. Submitted documentation indicates 2 nearby owners attended the meeting.
July 25, 2016 - Applicant submits an application, fee and documentation for an SUP to the Planning Department.
November 10, 2016 - Applicant meets with Planning and Engineering Staff to further discuss access and aesthetics of the building and site.
December 22, 2016 - Planning Staff sent out public hearing notices t...
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