It seems the Planning Commission approved the Variance Request today, allowing the connection of Koehler Street to 2nd Street. Interestingly, the Commission noted that the original plan for Houston Heights intended for 2nd Street to extend over to Yale. So the argument that this development is part of the Heights had an effect on the Planning Commission in that they followed the historical intent of the developers of the Houston Heights. They also noted that the Walmart itself is not in the original footprint of Houston Heights. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/maps/images/map0435.jpg I'll bet that kinda stings to those who used the Heights argument to oppose this thing.