Bellaire, TX — rezoning & P&Z cases
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HC-166 — Supermarket (12,506 sq ft), retail (10,958 sq ft), and fast-food restaurant with drive-thru (2,488 sq ft)
HC-166 is a request for approval of a waiver of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the Bellaire Commercial development at 5130 Bellaire Boulevard. The proposed development will reconfigure the site from a supermarket and fast-food restaurant to include a supermarket, retail, and fast-food restaurant with drive-thru service, which differs from the approved development that included a fast-food restaurant without drive-thru.
CBP26-00003 — Drive-thru lane for Chipotle Mexican Grill food pick-up window (Chipotlane)
Weingarten Nostat Inc requests a Specific Use Permit to operate a drive-thru lane (Chipotle's "Chipotlane") at the Bellaire Blvd. Shopping Center, a mixed-use development in the UV-D zoning district. The drive-thru is for digital order pick-up only at a prospective Chipotle tenant in Building #2, with vehicles concealed behind the structure.
SUSE-2026-03 — specific_use_permit
Special-Use Permit for drive-thru use at Bellaire Boulevard Shopping Center. The proposal involves a drive-thru facility for Chipotle Mexican Grill at this commercial shopping center location.
SUP-2026-02 — drive-through window
Kimco Realty has applied for a Specific Use Permit to construct and operate a drive-through window at 5117 Cedar Street in the Urban Village-Downtown (UV-D) district, where drive-throughs require special approval. The Development Services Department recommends approval of the permit.
Bissonnet SUP — specific_use_permit
Specific Use Permit amendment sought for 4572 Bissonnet to allow John's Xpress Lube to operate auto service and maintenance, which is precluded under the current R-M zoning.
04-037 — expansion of an existing quick lube service to a full-service auto repair business
John's Xpress Lube requests a Specific Use Amendment to expand an existing quick lube facility to a full-service auto repair business at 4572 Bissonnet Street in the RM-1 zoning district, increasing from two service bays to four. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions including maintenance of landscaping, performing repairs over 30 minutes inside the building, and limiting the permit to the current ownership plus one year.
04-051 — Expansion of existing quick lube service to full-service auto repair business
John's Xpress Lube seeks a specific use permit to expand its existing quick lube service to a full-service auto repair business at 4572 Bissonnet Street in the RM-1 zoning district. The permit (S-64) would authorize this business expansion in a mixed-use zone.
SUP-2026-03 — expand an existing business onto a separate property and develop and operate an automobile shop
Application for a Specific Use Permit to allow John's Xpress Lube to expand onto a separate property and operate an automobile shop at 4570 Bissonnet Street, currently zoned Corridor Mixed Use District. The case will be heard at the Bellaire Planning & Zoning meeting on October 8, 2026.
26-1980 — Operation of a drive-thru lane for food pick-up window (Chipotle Mexican Grill)
Special Use Permit application to operate a drive-thru lane at an active retail development on Bellaire Boulevard, with the rear drive lane of Building #2 proposed as a drive-thru circulation for a Chipotle food pick-up window serving online and mobile app orders.
24-605 — Full-service automotive repair and service station (expanded from quick-lube facility)
John's Xpress Lube requests a Specific Use Amendment to expand from a quick-lube facility to a full-service automotive repair and service station at its current location in the R-M-I zone. The expansion would add two bays to the existing two-bay facility, with the building expansion facing commercial property to the east and contained within existing fencing, generating over 300 customer signatures in support.
24-537 — Drive-through window for Chipotle restaurant
Kimco Realty seeks a Specific Use Permit for a Chipotle drive-through window at the 3.19-acre Bellaire Boulevard Shopping Center property in the Urban Village Downtown District. Drive-throughs are permitted only via approved Specific Use Permit in this district. The applicant submitted a Trip Generation Report; the city's engineer found no traffic concerns and waived the full Traffic Impact Analysis requirement.
SUP-2026-01 — Expand outdoor amenities and landscaping plan with three new structures, underground detention ponds, semi-pervious walkways, and enhanced outdoor space utilization
CityRise Church seeks a Specific Use Permit to expand outdoor amenities and landscaping on its R-3 Residential property, increasing lot coverage to 74%. The project includes three new structures, underground detention ponds, and semi-pervious walkways, with community support tempered by neighbor concerns about flooding, lot coverage, noise, and lighting.
25-059 — Expand outdoor amenities and landscaping, increase lot coverage to support church gatherings and community events
CityRise Church seeks a Specific Use Permit to increase lot coverage from 64.92% to 73.66% (exceeding the standard 50% maximum) to accommodate outdoor improvements including a pavilion, restroom/serving area, landscaping, and playground. This residential property on Bellaire Boulevard will require neighbor approval and may affect adjacent residential properties on Bellaire Court, Laurel Street, Teas Street, and Willow Street.
24-514 — other
The City of Bellaire has amended parking requirements for non-single family uses, specifically increasing ride share parking credits from 1.5 to 3 spaces. These changes apply citywide to existing and new businesses, allowing more flexibility in meeting parking requirements and potentially facilitating shared parking agreements.
24-071 — Campus Renovations Phase II including church band pavilion and restroom/food pavilion
Crosspoint Church is proposing Campus Renovations Phase II at their existing facility on Bellaire Boulevard, which includes new pavilions and modifications increasing site coverage from approximately 65% to 74%. The project involves additions of a church band pavilion and restroom/food pavilion along with expanded site infrastructure.
WBC-401 — site_plan
WBC-401 is a site plan for a restroom and food service pavilion at Crosspoint Church (also operating as Cityrise Church) on Bellaire Boulevard. The project includes landscaping, hardscaping with various paving materials, and a small service building with restroom and storage facilities.
13-2026 — Restroom and food service pavilion with landscaping and site amenities
This case involves a design/site plan for a restroom and food service pavilion at Crosspoint Church (also known as CityRise Church). The project includes landscaping, hardscaping, shade structures, and associated site furnishings at the existing church location on Bellaire Boulevard.
24-525 — Expansion of outdoor amenities and landscaping including outdoor kitchen and restroom pavilion, outdoor entertainment pavilion, and concrete flatwork
CityRise Church is seeking a Specific Use Permit to increase lot coverage from 64.92% to 73.66% (up to the 75% maximum allowed with a permit) in an R-3 Residential district. The project includes construction of outdoor pavilions totaling approximately 1,600 square feet plus landscaping and walking paths on the 4.10-acre property. The church is currently legally non-conforming without a permit and this approval would enable its outdoor expansion plans.
24-536 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
Case 24-536 proposes amendments to the Corridor Mixed-Use District (CMU) zoning ordinance in the City of Bellaire. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed amendments and forwarded a recommendation letter to City Council. Developers should monitor this case to understand changes to CMU district regulations that may affect mixed-use projects in Bellaire corridors.
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