To better communicate with residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 391 (HCMUD No. 391 or the District), the Board of Directors is sharing this timeline of events regarding new development adjacent to the District.
On April 11, 2022, the District was approached by MAK Development Group about a potential new development on land adjacent to the District. Lead developer Michael Kim and his investors presented plans for the proposed development, noting they had offered to buy most of the former Cypress Lakes Golf Course. On behalf of proposed Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 592 (HCMUD No. 592), Mr. Kim asked if the District would consider a utility agreement allowing HCMUD No. 592 to buy excess water and sewer capacity. Believing the property owners had other buyers interested in commercial or multifamily development and that the closing and development of the golf course was likely inevitable, the Board felt it was best to partner with MAK to ensure a predominantly single-family residential project with fewer lots. Over the next two years, the Board negotiated terms and determined that the agreement would benefit the District as a whole. After confirming the District's system could support selling unused capacity and gathering feedback, the Board decided to proceed. It informed all homeowner associations (HOAs) in the District and invited input from the two HOAs adjacent to the golf course.
Agreement Highlights:
- $3 million paid to HCMUD No. 391 for excess water and sewer capacity, benefiting all residents across all three subdivisions
- A greenspace/walking trail buffer of at least 30 feet between the districts, maintained by HCMUD No. 592's future HOA, including landscaping, trees, and vegetation.
- No more than 805 active water connections in HCMUD No. 592, limiting it to single-family residences and restricting large multifamily projects.
On July 16, 2024, the utility agreement was finalized with MAK on behalf of HCMUD No. 592. The Board chose an active role to influence the site's transition, rather than risk uncontrolled development. This decision considered the whole District—with 2,705 water connections—not just homes adjacent to the former golf course. Weighing overall benefits, the Board voted 4-0 in favor (one abstention), believing it secured the most economical and advantageous future for residents.