By Jane McNeel With two former Planning & Zoning Commission chairs elected to Bellaire City Council last fall, it should come as no surprise that council and P&Z are making zoning matters an especially strong focus. Taking the position that some of our zoning ordinances aren’t in line with the Comprehensive Plan, the P&Z has already started review of those … [Read more...] about WATCHDOG: Bellaire P&Z dives into fleshing out language on neglected zoning districts
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WATCHDOG: Bellaire city staffers’ exodus is concerning
By Jane McNeel Every Friday, a city manager’s report is sent to councilmembers (and any member of the public or media requesting it, if you want an insider’s look at the workings of city government). The report is usually topped with employee news — achievements, a COVID count, comings and goings. In the last six months of 2021, seeing who is the latest mid- and high-level … [Read more...] about WATCHDOG: Bellaire city staffers’ exodus is concerning
P&Z hears $12M Pathways plan tonight: Is your yard about to become a trail?
The Bellaire Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the controversial $12 million Community Pathways Plan tonight (July 12) at 6:30 at a meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave. Those meetings are live-streamed on the city website at bellairetx.gov. It’s not the first appearance of the plan, which would create a network of 6- to 8-foot trails and … [Read more...] about P&Z hears $12M Pathways plan tonight: Is your yard about to become a trail?