The setup
Community Impact previously reported that in August, Sugar Land-based developer Planned Community Developers announced plans for the construction of Lake Pointe Plaza.
The project falls within the 148-acre Lake Pointe Regional Activity Center located along Hwy. 6 and I-69, requiring the city to amend its land use plan and development plan to move the project forward.
The details
To move the project forward, City Council approved amending its development code to establish the Lake Pointe Redevelopment District and rezoning 69 acres along Creekbend Drive and Fluor Daniel Drive from a Planned Development District to the Lake Pointe Redevelopment District.
Offering input
Sugar Land resident Susan Fortenberry, who spoke against the development at previous City Council meetings, asked that City Council oppose the amendments as is and requested changes that would ensure more voting opportunities for City Council throughout the project’s timeline.
“Please do not approve a blank slate tonight,” Fortenberry said. “There are far too many variables and far too many acres for there to be no oversight at all.”
Fortenberry also asked that language be added to the amendments that would protect trees in the development zone, including mature live oak trees.
Council member Suzanne Whatley said several of her constituents had inquired as to whether there had been any changes to the ordinance since it was first read at the Dec. 5 City Council meeting.
Ruth Lohmer, Sugar Land assistant director of planning and development services, assured her that no changes were made and City Council will be closely involved in the development process as the project progresses.
Next steps
Community Impact previously reported that the development of Lake Pointe Plaza will begin in 2024.
