Mary Pafford, the property owner, has requested the release of one tract of land totaling 14 acres from the City of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The City of Waller's ETJ boundary is north and east of the tract. Upon the City of Houston's release, the City of Waller will be able to annex the released property into its full purpose boundary within the next five years. The City of Houston has received a letter from the City of Waller demonstrating Waller's ability to provide immediate services to this tract.
The property owner plans to expand the current building for new business opportunities. Currently, Waller County Fire Marshall, will not allow an expansion of the building without adding fire protection which requires the property to convert to city utilities. The property is approximately 24 miles away from the nearest City of Houston water or sewer system and cannot obtain utility services without significant expense. Therefore, it is unlikely that the City of Houston would annex the property in the foreseeable future. Such a release will not impair the City's ability to annex any other territory in the eastern 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 or in the ETJ.
The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council release the 14 acres of land located at 42146 Highway 290 Business from the City of Houston's ETJ.
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Margaret Wallace Brown
Acting Director
Planning and Development Department
cc: Andy Icken