Bellaire City Council may approve an amendment to a specific use permit allowing changes to Episcopal High School, during its Monday night meeting at 7 p.m.
Jackson & Ryan Architects 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 heard positive feedback from the Bellaire community in regards to the proposed changes, during a public hearing on July 19.
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.
One of the proposed changes to Episcopal High School includes elongating the planned parking garage from a 6-story to a 4-story garage.
Currently, there is space for 512 cars to park at the high school and the changes would accommodate 724 cars.
With the changes to the parking garage, the fine arts building will need to be revised. The high school also plans to simplify the layout of the academic building.
Council will discuss the proposed amendment during tonight’s meeting at 7 p.m. in the council chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave.
