The J.D. Woods, Jr. Family Trust, the property owner has requested the release of three tracts of land totaling 105 acres from the City of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The City of Katy's ETJ boundary is contiguous to the east side of the north tracts, and is in close proximity to the southern tract. Upon the City of Houston's release, the City of Katy will be able to annex the released property into its ETJ.
The property is approximately 13 miles from the nearest City of Houston water or sewer system and cannot obtain utility service without significant expense. Therefore, 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 western part of Waller County, nor will it result in the loss of significant revenue-producing properties from within the future city limits. This release will not impair mobility in the City of Houston.
The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council release the 105 acres located at 31819 US Highway 90 from the City of Houston's ETJ.
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Patrick Walsh, P.E.
Director
Planning and Development Department
cc: Andy Icken