Ruthanne Haut

This document discusses the implications of the 2021 incorporation election on the quality of life in The Woodlands Township. It emphasizes that existing long-term strategic components, including a five-year operating budget and a 30-year capital plan, are designed to ensure the continued provision of high-quality services and amenities, such as parks and pools, regardless of whether the community incorporates as a city. The plan's provisions ensure these responsibilities would transfer to the city should the propositions pass.

The meeting commenced with the call to order. The committee reviewed and acted upon applications on the Review List, specifically concerning tree removal and related improvements for several properties, resulting in disapproval for all three listed items. The Staff Approval List for July and August 7, 2025, was received as presented. A committee member inquired about the method for informing residents about tree removal rules, specifically whether this information is provided during the application review process.

The committee called the meeting to order and addressed the review and disposition of applications on the Review List, which included disapprovals for a storage shed and related improvements at two locations, and disapproval for tree removal and related improvements at a third location. Discussions for the DSC/RDRC Joint session focused on several items: requiring mandatory distribution of standards/covenants to new residents and sending periodic reminders to current residents; discussing options to reduce unpermitted improvements through education versus stronger enforcement and determining methods to encourage neighbor reporting; and reviewing difficulties with the online permitting system with a vote on reinstating paper applications on a case-by-case basis. A committee member requested that a property with an ongoing roof violation be added to future agendas for regular updates.

The Residential Design Review Committee meeting included the introduction of a new committee member for College Park during the public comments section. The committee reviewed and acted upon applications listed in Exhibit A, which involved actions on roof improvements, tree removal, and color changes for various properties. Additionally, the Staff Approval List for December 7, 2023, January 4, 2024, and February 1, 2024, was received as presented.

The Residential Design Review Committee meeting covered the review and disposition of applications on the Review List, including the disapproval of a tree removal and related improvements application and the conditional approval of a fence stain and related improvements application. The committee also received the Staff Approval List for the current date. Discussion items for a future joint meeting with DSC/RDRC included painting brick, previous decisions on home businesses for pool lessons, the search for volunteers to locate Airbnbs within the township, and possibly adding more restrictions on permanent seasonal lighting.