Jim Kuehler, the property owner, has requested the release of two tracts of land totaling 30.337 acres from the City of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). These tracts are contiguous to the north side of the City of Katy's boundary. We will also release 0.73 acres of Clay Road to allow connectivity to the City of Katy. The City of Houston has received a resolution from the City of Katy demonstrating Katy's willingness to comply with the City of Houston's Major Thoroughfare Plan and their ability to provide services to this tract.
The property is approximately 10 miles from the nearest City of Houston water and sewer system and cannot obtain utility service without significant expense. It is unlikely that the City of Houston would annex this property in the foreseeable future. Such a release will not impair the City’s ability to annex any other territory in the southern part of Waller County, nor will it result in the loss of significant revenue-producing properties within the city limits. This release will not impair mobility in the City of Houston.
The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council release 30.337 acres of land located at 25610 and 25710 Clay Road and 0.73 acres of the adjacent right-of-way of Clay Road from the City of Houston's ETJ.
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Patrick Walsh, P.E.
Director
Planning and Development Department
cc: Andy Icken