Run the Grove 5K
We are excited to announce the return of the Timbergrove Manor “Run the Grove” 5K run on April 23, 2022! The 5K was last held in 2018 and brought Houston residents, runners, and businesses together in our community. Funds that are raised will be used to beautify our neighborhood including a donation for the maintenance of the Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve (formerly known as W 11th Street Park). It will also provide an opportunity to bring our community together after the challenges of the last two years.
The date of the run has been secured with the City of Houston and the race course map is shown below.
However, we are still in the process of securing sponsors and are always in need of volunteers to assist with the event. Please contact Scott Douglas (scottdouglas86@gmail.com) if you have questions, would like to be a sponsor/know someone who would or are willing to help out in any way. Registration for this event will begin early next year on the TMNA website (www.tmnaonling.org) – note: the website is currently being modified and will be available in mid-January. We greatly appreciate your support in making the return of “Run the Grove” a success!
Architectural Update: 1802 Tattenhall Setback Variance Request
Many neighbors may have noticed the signs posted at 1802 Tattenhall regarding a plat variance application with the Houston Planning Department.
The reason for the plat variance is that the homes in Lazybrook along 18th St were originally built using a 20′ setback line from the 18th St right-of-way. This 20′ build line is the originally marked setback on the plats and are what is upheld by our deed restrictions.
In the time since the homes were built, the city of Houston re-classified 18th St as a “major thoroughfare” which requires a 25′ setback to any building. Because the construction addition planned at 1802 Tattenhall is proposed along the original 20′ build line but violated modern city requirements a variance request was required to obtain a city building permit.
There was a virtual hearing on 4/1/21 where the variance application was reviewed with the Houston Planning Commission. LCC president Ben Dolan attended on behalf of the Civic Club. The outcome of the hearing is that the Planning Commission granted the variance request, upholding the 20′ setback requirement per our existing deed restrictions and plat. This is good news for Lazybrook residents along 18th St, whose usable property would have been wrongly and unnecessarily restricted if a 25′ build line were required going forward.
See below for a copy of the letter detailing the City’s decision.
Below is the position of the Lazybrook Civic Club as it pertains to such variance requests.
- Since comprehensive plans, by their nature, are general rather than specific, and subdivision platting is, by its nature, specific rather than general, it is inappropriate to apply new restrictions based on the city’s comprehensive plan for major thoroughfares over the existing Lazybrook subdivision platting.
- Since the city’s revised major thoroughfare plan is in conflict with the Lazybrook subdivision deed restrictions, the comprehensive plan should be ignored and the deed restrictions should be followed.
Lazybrook White Oak Bayou Litter Clean-Up
With the support of Keep Houston Beautiful and Council Member Abbie Kamins Office the Lazybrook Civic Club invites you to help us beautify Lazybrook by participating in a volunteer litter pick-up. We hope to beat the bluebonnets so everyone can enjoy this years bloom without having to dodge litter!
Where: TC Jester West between 610 and Ella
When: Saturday Feb 27th 2021 from 9am- 12pm
Bring the entire family, come pick up your trash bag, litter grabber and gloves at the sign-in table which will be located along the Bayou at Lazybrook Dr. You can also register for the event on the Lazybrook Facebook Page.
Halloween 2020 Update
Here is a quick update from the Lazybrook Mom’s Club on Halloween.
