RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Richard Pena, of RSP Designs, LLC, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 50 foot-wide Tasco Street, from Drew Street east to Fondren Road, and Ellis Street, from Tasco Street north to its terminus, out of Lot 2 in Town of Jeanetta Addition and Champion Audio Reserve, within the H.T.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 395, Parcels SY21-031A and SY21-031B - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

SUBJECT: Request for a motion declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 50 foot-wide Tasco Street, from Drew Street east to Fondren Road, and Ellis Street, from Tasco Street north to its terminus, out of Lot 2 in Town of Jeanetta Addition and Champion Audio Reserve, within the H.T.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 395. Parcels SY21-031A and SY21-031B

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve a motion declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 50 foot-wide Tasco Street, from Drew Street east to Fondren Road, and Ellis Street, from Tasco Street north to its terminus, out of Lot 2 in Town of Jeanetta Addition and Champion Audio Reserve, within the H.T.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 395. Parcels SY21-031A and SY21-031B

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Richard Pena of RSP Designs, LLC, on behalf of Lawrence Lee, Managing Member, of Fondren 5650, LLC, requested the non-acceptance of 50 foot-wide Tasco Street, from Drew Street east to Fondren Road, and Ellis Street, from Tasco Street north to its terminus, out of Lot 2 in Town of Jeanetta Addition and Champion Audio Reserve, within the H.T.R.R. Company Survey,  Abstract 395. Fondren 5650, LLC intends to incorporate its portion of Tasco Street and Ellis Street into its existing properties. Fondren 5650 LLC plans to replat the properties into one reserve and develop warehouses for retail and wholesale tenants. The other abutting property owner, JWR Industries, Inc. (d/b/a Bakers Safe and Locks), intends to incorporate its portion of Tasco Street into its neighboring property for additional parking. Tasco Street and Ellis Street have never been paved or used for utility purposes and the City has identified no future need for Tasco Street and Ellis Street. The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request as a non-acceptance. 

FISCAL NOTE: There is no impact to the fiscal budget or no additional spending authority. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

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Randall V. Macchi , JD

Director, Houston Public Works