Committee approves forwarding street name change for Pergola Park to council

The Community and Economic Development Committee on Oct. 8 voted unanimously to forward an ordinance to city council to rename a segment of Southwest Conservatory Drive to Southwest Stallion Way in the Pergola Park residential subdivision.

Developer Ross Pearson of New Longview explained the application, saying the name Conservatory Drive had been used as a placeholder and that the neighborhood had conducted surveys to choose a permanent name. "Stallion Way was the preferred option," Pearson said, and staff recommended proceeding to council because there were no objections from affected parties.

NUT GRAF: Under the city's process, a street-name change triggers public hearings only if a property owner or staff objects; otherwise the committee may direct staff to prepare an ordinance for city council. Senior planner Hector Soto told the committee staff is supportive and that the item would next go to council for ordinance consideration.

What the committee did

Council member Funk moved to forward the ordinance (TMP-3461) changing the street name in Pergola Park to city council for approval; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call, with Funk, Chair Hodges and Council member Prior recording aye votes.

Why it matters

The change is administrative and driven by a neighborhood process the developer described: Pearson said his firm conducted a neighborhood name survey and applied a weighted metric to rank options. Staff said the renaming does not require additional city action unless an affected property owner files an objection.

What happens next

Staff will prepare ordinance language and place the item on a future city council agenda for formal consideration. If council adopts the ordinance, the street sign and official mapping records will be updated.