We request that the Spring Valley Planning and Zoning Committee and City Council approve a much lower profile building than originally proposed at 9210 Katy Freeway, to reduce the negative impact on our Spring Valley neighborhood between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd. Specifically, we would like to propose height limits of no higher than fifty-four (54) feet and a minimum setback of 80 feet from the sound wall as described in the existing Spring Valley Village District B ordinance.
Summary of original proposal from developer i3 Interests
To build a 6-story (85 ft. high) medical building at 9210 Katy Freeway (this is the lot where AT&T currently has a large shed for parking some of their trucks, just east of the existing large 6-story 9230 Katy Freeway Medical Building). The first 4 floors (one underground) are for parking and the top 3 stories for medical offices. The proposed setback from the sound wall is 60 ft.
Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) held a public hearing May 12, 2020, where several neighbors expressed concerns with such a massive building so close to the sound wall (which is the back fence for several homes in our neighborhood).
At the conclusion, P&Z asked the developer to consider changing the design due to the many concerns expressed.
Concerns Expressed
1. Deterioration of the residential character of our neighborhood. Spring Valley Village (SVV) is primarily a residential community and the proximity of such a large building is detrimental to maintaining a residential appeal
a. This could set the standard for future developments between Adkins Rd and Campbell Rd along the Katy freeway
b. The line of sight for the neighborhood would be dramatically and negatively impacted with a massive tall building right behind our backyards
2. Negative impact on property values
3. Our section of SVV would be disproportionally affected by the location of more tall buildings between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd. There are already two tall buildings in this section
4. Significant detrimental impact on the privacy and safety of our neighborhood. Anyone can monitor our neighborhood’s activities from a tall building. With today’s advanced zoom lenses, our privacy is at risk
5. Increased cut through traffic across the West Tex Dr. /Anne St. /Cardwell St. /Bade St. /Hilldale St. neighborhood
6. Some have pointed out that a building will reduce I-10 freeway noise. However, some testing indicates only a very small noise reduction which does not justify the negative impact of a large building. Besides, a lower profile building will also reduce noise
7. Because SVV is such a wonderful small community where our leaders and representatives are also our neighbors, we ask that anyone serving on the Planning and Zoning Board or City Council who is personally or professionally associated with i3 interests recuse themselves from discussing and voting on this matter
Updates
May 26, 2020
Seeing this momentum grow is exhausting but it reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. I see you all fighting for our neighborhood and it gives me enough resolve to keep going despite the hurdles ahead.
16 Comments
As proposed, this development will degrade the residential nature of the community and undoubtedly will have negative repercussion on the value of our properties. In particular, having three stories of parking visible and fronting our homes, on the line between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd will be extremely ugly. In addition, the three floor of offices above the parking will overlook our homes and compromise privacy. We therefore urge our representatives to defend and preserve the residential character and integrity of our village, which we all share and are proud of.
My house is extremely close to this proposed new building as well as other homes in the cul de sac in which I live. I will have a view of it from my yard & every time I drive to and from my house. I am requesting that necessary steps be taken to influence lowering the height of this new building so as not to distract from our street’s residential appearance and our privacy. Janice Pollan, resident on Cardwell Drive since 1980, and Pat Pollan
With a tall structure next to residential area will have a big negative impact to quality of life for surrounding residents.
Commercial development along I-10 is good for our City; however, a compromise needs to be reached regarding height and setback that preserves the integrity of our neighborhood while still benefiting the City and property owner.
I am most concerned about the negative impact the proposed tall building will have on property values in our section of SVV.
I'm just up the street from the proposed 6-story building and am adamantly opposed to a building of that height in my neighborhood. Not only would it detrimentally affect my property values, but the additional traffic would ruin our little, close-knit community as well as be a danger to the many children in the area. Finally, I cannot believe that our SVV Councilmembers would in good faith approve a building that would absolutely destroy the right of enjoyment of their home by the homeowners in the Cardwell St. cul-de-sac as well as the owners along the southern part of Bade. Those folks are already suffering because of the sound wall. Let’s not make it even more difficult for them to enjoy their home. Please do not approve a building that exceeds 54 feet and has less than an 80’ setback. Margey Meyer, 9166 Cardwell St.
We already have , none resident traffic thru our neighborhood. We don’t need more of that. They don’t respect the speed limits , and we have a lot of small children playing in the streets.
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We request that the Spring Valley Planning and Zoning Committee and City Council approve a much lower profile building than originally proposed at 9210 Katy Freeway, to reduce the negative impact on our Spring Valley neighborhood between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd. Specifically, we would like to propose height limits of no higher than fifty-four (54) feet and a minimum setback of 80 feet from the sound wall as described in the existing Spring Valley Village District B ordinance.
Summary of original proposal from developer i3 Interests
To build a 6-story (85 ft. high) medical building at 9210 Katy Freeway (this is the lot where AT&T currently has a large shed for parking some of their trucks, just east of the existing large 6-story 9230 Katy Freeway Medical Building). The first 4 floors (one underground) are for parking and the top 3 stories for medical offices. The proposed setback from the sound wall is 60 ft.
Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) held a public hearing May 12, 2020, where several neighbors expressed concerns with such a massive building so close to the sound wall (which is the back fence for several homes in our neighborhood).
At the conclusion, P&Z asked the developer to consider changing the design due to the many concerns expressed.
Concerns Expressed
1. Deterioration of the residential character of our neighborhood. Spring Valley Village (SVV) is primarily a residential community and the proximity of such a large building is detrimental to maintaining a residential appeal
a. This could set the standard for future developments between Adkins Rd and Campbell Rd along the Katy freeway
b. The line of sight for the neighborhood would be dramatically and negatively impacted with a massive tall building right behind our backyards
2. Negative impact on property values
3. Our section of SVV would be disproportionally affected by the location of more tall buildings between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd. There are already two tall buildings in this section
4. Significant detrimental impact on the privacy and safety of our neighborhood. Anyone can monitor our neighborhood’s activities from a tall building. With today’s advanced zoom lenses, our privacy is at risk
5. Increased cut through traffic across the West Tex Dr. /Anne St. /Cardwell St. /Bade St. /Hilldale St. neighborhood
6. Some have pointed out that a building will reduce I-10 freeway noise. However, some testing indicates only a very small noise reduction which does not justify the negative impact of a large building. Besides, a lower profile building will also reduce noise
7. Because SVV is such a wonderful small community where our leaders and representatives are also our neighbors, we ask that anyone serving on the Planning and Zoning Board or City Council who is personally or professionally associated with i3 interests recuse themselves from discussing and voting on this matter
Updates
May 26, 2020
Seeing this momentum grow is exhausting but it reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. I see you all fighting for our neighborhood and it gives me enough resolve to keep going despite the hurdles ahead.
16 Comments
We do not support high commerical buildings in the area. It would have a negative impact on the drainage and sewer system. It could cause first time flooding in our area.
As proposed, this development will degrade the residential nature of the community and undoubtedly will have negative repercussion on the value of our properties. In particular, having three stories of parking visible and fronting our homes, on the line between Campbell Rd and Adkins Rd will be extremely ugly. In addition, the three floor of offices above the parking will overlook our homes and compromise privacy. We therefore urge our representatives to defend and preserve the residential character and integrity of our village, which we all share and are proud of.
My house is extremely close to this proposed new building as well as other homes in the cul de sac in which I live. I will have a view of it from my yard & every time I drive to and from my house. I am requesting that necessary steps be taken to influence lowering the height of this new building so as not to distract from our street’s residential appearance and our privacy. Janice Pollan, resident on Cardwell Drive since 1980, and Pat Pollan
With a tall structure next to residential area will have a big negative impact to quality of life for surrounding residents.
Commercial development along I-10 is good for our City; however, a compromise needs to be reached regarding height and setback that preserves the integrity of our neighborhood while still benefiting the City and property owner.
I am most concerned about the negative impact the proposed tall building will have on property values in our section of SVV.
I'm just up the street from the proposed 6-story building and am adamantly opposed to a building of that height in my neighborhood. Not only would it detrimentally affect my property values, but the additional traffic would ruin our little, close-knit community as well as be a danger to the many children in the area. Finally, I cannot believe that our SVV Councilmembers would in good faith approve a building that would absolutely destroy the right of enjoyment of their home by the homeowners in the Cardwell St. cul-de-sac as well as the owners along the southern part of Bade. Those folks are already suffering because of the sound wall. Let’s not make it even more difficult for them to enjoy their home. Please do not approve a building that exceeds 54 feet and has less than an 80’ setback. Margey Meyer, 9166 Cardwell St.
We already have , none resident traffic thru our neighborhood. We don’t need more of that. They don’t respect the speed limits , and we have a lot of small children playing in the streets.
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We do not support high commerical buildings in the area. It would have a negative impact on the drainage and sewer system. It could cause first time flooding in our area.