Residents of Delosandri Lane voiced strong opposition to a proposed commercial development during the League City Planning and Zoning meeting on February 17, 2025. Concerns centered around increased traffic, noise, and the potential disruption to the long-standing residential character of the neighborhood.
Local resident Armando Bueno, who has lived in the area for over 20 years, expressed frustration over the applicant's ongoing operations without proper city approval. He highlighted that the city had issued a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCI) to the developer, which he argued undermined the voices of established residents. "We feel as if the city's kind of stepped over us," Bueno stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the community's peaceful environment.
Another resident, Robert Blum, echoed these sentiments, questioning how the applicant could have received a special use permit without community input. He raised concerns about water runoff from the proposed concrete development and the adequacy of existing infrastructure to support increased commercial activity. Blum noted that the property is currently tied to Kemah's water system, raising questions about its capacity to handle the demands of a commercial operation.
Residents collectively urged city officials to reconsider the implications of allowing commercial zoning in their neighborhood, arguing that it would disrupt their way of life and alter the community's character. The meeting underscored the tension between development and residential stability, as residents called for the city to uphold its zoning ordinances and protect their community from unwanted commercial encroachment.