Get ready, Fulshear! A massive new shopping and dining complex is coming your way, bringing tons of new stores, restaurants, and entertainment spots. It's going to change the face of the area!
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 5 the 90 before that.
Potential for increased costs and a more complex approval process for event center developers.
Residents living near potential event centers, who will have more input and oversight.
Developers of event centers may face more hurdles.
Houston-based commercial real estate company NewQuest is set to develop a new 18.5-acre retail and residential project along one of the few remaining tracts along Morton Road in Katy.
The city is looking to create clearer rules for event centers in residential zones, distinguishing them from places of assembly. This would require them to go through a more rigorous approval process, including public hearings.
A 4.03-acre parcel near the intersection of FM 359 and Rogers Road has been annexed into the city and zoned for general commercial use. This move is expected to spur further development in the area.
The board discussed the need for improved sewer infrastructure to support future commercial development in areas like south FM 1093. A $900,000 project was presented as a potential solution to open up land for businesses.
A 4.03-acre parcel near FM 359 and Rogers Road is proposed to be rezoned for commercial use upon annexation. This change could allow for the development of medical offices and retail spaces.
Residents are concerned that a 'place of assembly indoor' variance in estate residential zoning is being exploited for commercial event venue use, leading to noise and traffic issues. They are asking the council to clarify and strengthen the ordinance to prevent commercial activities in residential areas.
The commission reviewed and recommended approval for the final plat of Fulshear Village Mart. This action allows the project to move forward with development.
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