During its Monday night special session at 6 p.m., Bellaire City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to Episcopal High School’s specific use permit.
Jackson & Ryan Architects have submitted an application on behalf of Episcopal High School to change the size, shape and placement of the parking complex, academic center (academic building) and fine arts center.
Council needs to approve the amendment to the specific use permit in order for Episcopal High School to continue with their construction project.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved unanimously Episcopal High School’s amendment request on June 8. Their recommendation to council is to approve the request.
The application to amend the specific use permit for the high school includes these changes:
• Reduce the height of the planned parking structure from 6 levels to 4 levels (approximate 20 feet structure height reduction)
• Increase the footprint of the planned parking structure to accommodate for the reduction in structure height while at the same time providing for the same number of vehicles as originally approved under S-71
• Make minor modifications to two other previously approved S-71 building footprints to allow for the planned larger parking structure footprint
The public will have the opportunity to address council during the public hearing.
Council will have a discussion on the amendment to the specific use permit during a later meeting.
The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave.
By: Sara Waisanen on Mon, Jul 19, 2010
City Government