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Developer and builder Butch Hall told the commission Phase 8 is the final single-family phase in the development and explained the three proposed lots (lots 213, 214 and 215) lie on a curve where minimum lot widths at the building line would be difficult to achieve. The proposed widths are 40.6 feet, 48.69 feet and 42.49 feet, respectively, falling short of the ordinance’s 50-foot minimum at the building line. Hall said engineering work confirms the homes and driveways can be built and that these three lots are larger in area than some others in the phase because of the curve.

The commission also considered and approved a waiver of the typical requirement to construct sidewalks along Hagan Road for both Phase 8 (single-family) and Phase 9 (townhome) segments. Hall said the development will still provide pedestrian connections into the new commercial area and sidewalks along internal streets and commercial frontages, and that the lack of existing sidewalks on Hagan Road informed the waiver request.

After the variances and sidewalk waivers passed, the commission approved the final plat for Forestdale Phase 8 and the preliminary/final plat for Phase 9. One staff comment related to construction-plan wording about a retaining wall remained, staff said, but the plat document itself had addressed required items and the developer’s engineer was finalizing remaining construction-plan details.

No written objections were reported; the commission motioned and voted to approve the variances and plats. The developer said sidewalk connections will be provided through internal jogs and commercial-frontage sidewalks so residents can reach the commercial area without walking along Hagan Road.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Meeting - June 17 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17 approved variances to allow reduced lot widths for three Phase 8 lots in the Forestdale Subdivision, waived sidewalk construction along Hagan Road for Phases 8 and 9, and approved final plats for both phases.","taxTitle","Whitehouse, Smith County, Texas","taxId",52509,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194854,"White House planning commission hears long public opposition to Mockingbird Place rezoning; decision tabled to July 15",2002,633000,2635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31&start=633&end=2635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31/thumbnail_633000.jpg","/articles/6194854/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/White-House-planning-commission-hears-long-public-opposition-to-Mockingbird-Place-rezoning-decision-tabled-to-July-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194854-31f6436945e933396300bf2caa4f45ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164960&Signature=h9ShPWxksBba1QnjZ6U6TFX4kIX~sR2G0bc3dzRVkJZCYzE9Q36n4io9f1tV3T3Q5E2inZU0BNYgKog2eyotWKAAPWUGJepA10HME217hOa3HJO9lMYmp28XBz6UGLFIsXZXbtyEcFT5lM1PVxCQITpGI1Tj1Vy5bIIFRYNfdj3f8iHZexxkn2EQrdjsrq3r-5Im6szmn8jTcgrh4PUzhaTJSAYqXJqwWKrqPrEfsVwoNJMy0ev0XH98V6wCyly8tr0XDV4xua0x8jxgCderb1scuwxkKCInlbp5WQPOAG2-z0tHuyN8~yqJBDwGm7ZT3iJp-jVPtDx5FMxCoUs0kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The White House Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17 opened a public hearing on a request to rezone 41.08 acres in Mockingbird Place (Unit 2, Lots 12–49, Track 4) from residential low density to residential medium density, then tabled any recommendation until its July 15 meeting.

The item was not decided because, staff said, the commission that night did not have enough eligible voting members to make a recommendation; the public hearing proceeded so the record could be kept and additional comment taken at later meetings. The commission's chair opened the hearing at 6:07 p.m. and later called for a motion to table; commissioners voted to table the matter to July 15, with one abstention noted.

The request prompted lengthy public comment from neighbors who said the change would conflict with recorded deed restrictions, strain neighborhood streets and schools, and reduce property values. “We strongly urge you to reject the proposed rezoning,” said Brian Fowler, a Mockingbird Place resident, who told the commission the 41-acre parcel directly borders his neighborhood and that approval would “significantly undermine the legal protection, safety and financial stability” of residents.

Other residents echoed those concerns and added details about traffic and services. Daniella Schmidt, a resident within the 200-foot notice area, said current Mockingbird Place lots average about one-quarter acre and noted the city’s residential medium zoning can allow lots as small as 3,600 square feet. “If those tracks were developed at medium-density lot sizes, you could fit somewhere in the neighborhood of 130 to 140 new lots in kind size — or, with smaller lots, potentially over 400,” Schmidt said, describing how a much higher house count would multiply vehicle trips, parking demand and pedestrian safety risks.

Several speakers raised schooling and safety issues. “If we put more houses on smaller lots and start growing faster than we can accommodate this educational need, it’s going to be a further burden and strain on our teachers,” said Adam Brown, who identified himself as a White House High School teacher. Multiple speakers referenced narrow local access roads (Hagan Road), a lack of sidewalks and street lighting, and drainage or water-pressure concerns.

Speakers also cited legal and planning references. Several commenters referenced deed restrictions and the Texas Property Code; one speaker cited “Texas Property Code section 202.003” when arguing some private covenants limit certain housing types. Another cited Texas Local Government Code section 211.004 in urging the commission to prioritize public safety in zoning decisions. City staff told the commission they had asked the city attorney whether a rezoning to medium density would constitute spot zoning and were advised it would not.

Commissioner Serena Watson was excused from participating in the item because of a stated conflict of interest; the commission recorded one abstention on the tabling vote. Staff noted all written correspondence received will be added to the record and shared with the commission and city council; a final recommendation will be made after further public meetings and then forwarded to city council for final action, currently tentatively scheduled for July 22.

The commission closed the public hearing at about 6:40 p.m. and voted to table the item for further consideration at its July 15 meeting, when another public comment opportunity will be available.","The White House Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17 opened a public hearing on a request to rezone 41.08 acres in Mockingbird Place from residential low to residential medium and tabled the item to July 15 because not enough eligible voting members were present to make a recommendation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194849,"Commission recommends rezoning of 209 Old Tyler Road to match existing residential use; moves to city council",213,2745000,2958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31&start=2745&end=2958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31/thumbnail_2745000.jpg","/articles/6194849/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/Commission-recommends-rezoning-of-209-Old-Tyler-Road-to-match-existing-residential-use-moves-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194849-09a073802f83977eb036185a988445cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164960&Signature=CaWEClncJTI04LT8xA1HatFtK-d1xsZbgU5QSjPJRS4fFw2qqBlOf~LzfUcWb-OmMBRdpQ8kgOtQADYR1nEUgT~JKSdO55m9GUGlk0OtC1ejFvRlp35jLXy0LHlH6O8wywATU-5OMi6VS0-qmqJMwDAxKAR7ALnEuQ1CRRtqMUtZOu9VBMhI2SDmNcCzALOdFOrwJzYAnOlfRC0wV7DGN~qJ3hXEHiffehXT2s8u-vLIssz-DKDtN~OZYbzBD133NLVnhkwUanWY4dPDFXGPuSXuK30CLbaC6kDTMCLAIIkGHz3xuJPzKBwaOeH6DYp0Xii54VJxOoILHrRzd3H0tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The White House Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17 voted to recommend rezoning 209 Old Tyler Road (Tract 32.6A, about 2.992 acres) from commercial high intensity to residential medium density and will forward the matter to city council for final action.

The property owner, Josh Hawkins, told the commission he and his family bought the house about eight months ago and that the parcel connects to his parents’ property. Hawkins said the current commercial zoning creates practical problems for insurance and financing and prevents the house from being rebuilt if it were damaged beyond 50%.

“We’d like to stay long term,” Hawkins said, adding that the requested zoning would “allow us to get past a lot of the issues that it’s creating.” City staff briefed the commission that the property had been rezoned commercial in 2009 as part of the city’s Vision 2020 comprehensive-plan changes and that surrounding properties include a mix of commercial and residential zoning, with residential uses predominating to the south and west.

Staff added that public notice requirements were met and that no written objections had been received. The commission opened and closed a public hearing and then approved a motion recommending the rezoning; the item will now go to the city council for final action at its next meeting.

No vote tally with individual member votes was given in the record; the commission recorded the motion, a second and a unanimous “aye” on the recommendation.

The rezoning would align the property’s zoning with its long-standing residential use, simplify future sale or rebuilding of the home and resolve financing and utility complications cited by the owner.","The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended rezoning 209 Old Tyler Road from commercial high intensity to residential medium density on June 17 and will forward the recommendation to city council for final action.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194834,"Commission forwards Park Meadows Unit 3 plat and construction plans to city council",68,3950000,4018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31&start=3950&end=4018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31/thumbnail_3950000.jpg","/articles/6194834/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/Commission-forwards-Park-Meadows-Unit-3-plat-and-construction-plans-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194834-2931c84c187ebbffbf9a8aed842b7664/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164960&Signature=OPTaDreDYPSAhBho3rYknQLb3yCw-VW0X6FYCtmkbYfEfxTMAM~GhXVjejf1U5GOUk-vzmaJ6x672AAmsBJYBr5cRqpFiEPIS8KONQ9XQ5E69QWDGkUhzayfZMBiDAuC1DayMk7GwICBN6Zuyzs0-8q84yv1rQhJFtAfYPCL3IIqpYLJlVLujCo3a1Wd5vbWI~30iKKlbX2zVRqAJ73ToQhRDfHyFhMTTbsVFo5vkNrWQ7z9j7mQQH0L7LYkdFnRIVn7uyws2ol0lEKgxtvc18X7F0JNZfMGKA7iHSI8IKOBvJmL2l2QI4JZLmq2cAj2F91bLSMMMZ5jvpZ1hf-4vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17 recommended approval of the Park Meadows Unit 3 plat and construction plans and will forward the matter to city council for its consideration.

Staff reported the developer had addressed prior review comments and that the unit marks the next phase of Park Meadows’ development. Commissioners voted to recommend approval to council; no public objections were recorded and no developer representative spoke during the hearing.

If city council approves the plat and construction plans at its next meeting, the developer may proceed with required infrastructure work and subsequent building permits in accordance with the city’s plan-review and inspection requirements.","Planning and Zoning commissioners on June 17 reviewed and recommended approval of the Park Meadows Unit 3 plat and construction plans, finding prior comments addressed. The item will be forwarded to city council for final action next week.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194844,"Planning commission approves variance for large accessory building at 1317 Hagan Road",133,3066000,3199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31&start=3066&end=3199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863139-68fc2e5485138ffe111a320b6dfbbf31/thumbnail_3066000.jpg","/articles/6194844/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-variance-for-large-accessory-building-at-1317-Hagan-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194844-a6a7471c119031d00fe6b049bf2da299/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164960&Signature=oVnCRZiuMgFID4QEKhB0JKrb2L9jgY6hTUV3Lf0DsFN47Dtp7RFTfxuIce7R1dk9Ma6Bn3LxFbCjKo2iK6huAs14Fm53KaE1cp~T~XgeXMSTszlN0UGiVt0PIHf-zlf29KiVT8UlFPkDcp9O105K9uZ1WuGlxiIWEQa54lSO-ZulpuXb8e5n4C7wYbk1tOnWGk2S84JQg45WRlZ6f8ldWHgaurNTJWG0U7dorFf9Abocy8bSGoZcQy7OVng-ljbDN5dEhTyk~3QiJrtc~uFlFg9ZYTd4iZdrjZwcHy529QQ2LNsw4qU7dLfOhRaXC4LA8MXLMJi0dMM2k6wuDq3HOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The White House Planning and Zoning Commission approved on June 17 a variance allowing an accessory building greater than 50% of the principal structure at 1317 Hagan Road.

Applicant James Matthews requested permission to build a roughly 2,400-square-foot shop. City staff told commissioners the ordinance limits accessory buildings to 50% of the principal structure; Matthews listed the principal structure at 2,139 square feet, while Smith County appraisal district records showed a different number, creating a discrepancy staff noted. Staff also reported the lot is approximately 2.2 acres and that the proposed building would not exceed the ordinance’s maximum lot coverage of 30%.

“I just want to build a shop,” Matthews told the commission, explaining he and his family had moved recently from an area he said had been affected by urban sprawl and that he preferred a single larger building rather than multiple smaller accessory structures.

After a brief public hearing the commission motioned, seconded and voted to approve the variance; the motion carried with no recorded opposition. Staff indicated no written objections had been received prior to the hearing.

The approved variance allows the larger accessory building despite the size metric tied to the principal structure; staff retained responsibility for ensuring the proposed building meets building, grading and utility requirements during permitting and inspection.","The White House Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing James Matthews to build a 2,400-square-foot accessory building at 1317 Hagan Road that exceeds the ordinance's size limit tied to the principal structure. Staff noted the lot is 2.2 acres and the proposed coverage would not exceed the 30% lot coverage cap.","actionData","errors"]

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