The Houston City Council approved an ordinance establishing a Special Minimum Lot Size Block (SMLSB) for the north and south sides of the 3100 block of Oakdale Street, located between Sampson Street and the end of Oakdale Street in the Southwood Oaks Subdivision. The designation was initiated by the property owner at 3131 Oakdale Street and supported by 59% of the block's property owners. Per Section 42-197 of the Code of Ordinances, no protests were filed during the notification period, allowing the application to proceed directly to Council without Planning Commission review. The minimum lot size for the block is set at 6,480 square feet. This designation helps preserve the existing development character and prevents future lot subdivisions that may be inconsistent with the neighborhood's layout.
This decision safeguards neighborhood character by preventing overdevelopment through lot subdivision. It reflects resident support and helps preserve long-term residential stability and property values in the Southwood Oaks Subdivision.