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Manvel City Council discussed a proposed 100-acre residential development at its June 15 meeting, with early concerns focused on traffic and proposed lot sizes.
Risewell Group, the national firm behind the development, requested an additional three weeks before presenting to council.
The item remained on the agenda because a pre-development meeting with city staff occurred after the agenda had already been posted, City Manager Dan Johnson said.
What you need to know
The proposal outlines a residential subdivision on approximately 100 acres, located north of Hwy. 6 and east of Masters Road, with homes built on lots ranging from 50 to 70 feet wide, according to city documents.
The area the property is proposed on is currently zoned open single-family residential, which requires lots to be at least 1 acre, city documents show.
The discussion
Mayor Dan Davis said he would be hesitant to support rezoning the property for lots smaller than 1 acre, including lots measuring 50 to 60 feet wide. However, he said he could consider a limited mix of 0.75-acre lots.
Several residents also voiced concerns about increased density and traffic during public comment.
Resident Brandy Russell said she is not opposed to development on the property if it complies with the city's existing zoning requirements.
“Why should we bend our rules to line their pockets?” Russell said. “They’re going to build and move on to build somewhere else while we live with the repercussions.”
Resident Chad Rogers said trees near his property could be removed as part of the project, and warned that adding more housing without traffic improvements would strain local roads.
“Help us keep Manvel rural,” Rogers said.
Looking ahead
City Council is scheduled to hear from Risewell Group at its July 6 workshop, when the developer is expected to present its proposal and may address concerns raised by council members and residents.
