Waters Planned Unit Development

Fullbrook resident discussed moving to Fulshear for a small-town feel, warning against changing the rules and citing water and traffic concerns.

Weston Lakes resident cited historical warnings against overdeveloping Fort Bend County, electrical grid issues, and crime correlation with apartments.

Chemical engineering student discussed Bessies Creek watershed hydrology, impervious cover, and the inadequacy of conceptual detention commitments.

Expressed deep concern over apartments coming across from Fullbrook, citing water issues, sewer capacity, subsidence, and traffic.

Shared 54 years of real estate experience, warning that high-density apartments will hurt property values, worsen traffic, and degrade quality of life.

Spoke about choosing Fulshear for its peace and open space, urging council to protect the community's character from high-density sprawl.

Resident of Polo Ranch who highlighted existing water pressure issues, bad water smell, and worsening traffic on FM 359.

Weston Lakes resident noted that growth impacts neighboring communities, urging council to stand up to developers and protect infrastructure.

Suggested that if the city must allow multifamily to meet legal obligations, it should permit townhomes or duplexes rather than apartment complexes, and urged taking time to consult attorneys.

Shared a personal story about her autistic son who is sensitive to noise, pleading with council to vote no on the Waters PUD to preserve safety and quiet.

Challenged leaders to take a stand against developers, warning that once high-density apartments are allowed, the community feel cannot be recovered.

Addressed property valuations and tax bases, warning that multifamily apartments could eventually depress property values and harm local tax revenues.

Asked for clarification on retention pond requirements and drainage plans across all five tracts of the Waters PUD.

Shared negative personal experiences with apartments built directly behind his former home in Katy, citing trash, noise, and school overcrowding.

Ph.D. geologist discussed land subsidence, groundwater depletion, water quality issues, and plunging home valuations in Del Webb.

Fullbrook HOA president analyzed the development agreements, arguing they do not legally mandate apartments, and questioned the developer's H-1B visa history.

Objected to 4-story apartments overlooking backyards and pools, stating Fulshear is losing its country town feel.

Representing Fulbrook, stated that changing commercial DAs to multifamily affects property values and pushes infrastructure past its limits.

Highlighted muddy water, mosquito concerns, traffic on FM 359, and an overabundance of vacant apartments.

Expressed concern that apartments bring overcrowded schools, increased traffic, and stormwater runoff flooding issues.

Argued that the city hasn't done its legal homework, noting that 2021 Del Webb agreement exhibits show certain tracts as commercial only, meaning apartments aren't legally guaranteed.

Shared that she moved to Fulshear for a family-oriented community and worries short-term renters in apartments hurt long-term neighborhood stability.

Acknowledged that while apartments aren't popular, the PUD provides necessary legal protections and buffers, though traffic on 1093 remains a major concern.

Asked council what legal options exist if the city halts development and faces developer lawsuits.

Expressed opposition to additional multi-family apartments on FM 359 and FM 1093, citing traffic congestion and infrastructure strain.

Presented a signed petition from Del Webb residents strongly opposing apartments on FM 359 and highlighting police and infrastructure readiness concerns.

Voiced concern that high-density apartments would harm Fulshear's small-town feel, safety, and infrastructure.

Argued that apartments are unneeded in west Fulshear, pointing to occupancy, drainage, and wastewater treatment capacity limits.

Acknowledged city efforts on the PUD but warned that three- and four-story apartments damage downtown character and fiscal sustainability.

Led a standing room demonstration of residents opposed to multi-family units and called multi-family zoning a betrayal of community trust.

Shared how retired residents chose Fullbrook for its peaceful, small-town environment and urged council to preserve rural charm over sprawl.

Suggested keeping agreements simple by directly inserting 'no multi-family housing' rather than creating complex PUD legal terms.

Warned that developers are luring the city into a trap and questioned how utility agreements could override original single-family development covenants.

Provided expert planning advice on PUD applications, recommending detailed land use tables, strict acreage breakdowns, density standards, and height caps.

Read a formal statement from Fulbrook HOA President Harry Folleter detailing legal arguments under Chapter 245 and vested rights against multi-family zoning.

Urged the city to be more proactive in negotiating development agreements and suggested hiring local developers to protect the city's interests.