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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Multiple Rezoning and SUP Requests Approved, One Tabled
The council considered Ordinance Number 6950, which rezones a tract of land at 300 North Bryant Avenue from R6 to CN District. This property has been vacant since its previous use as a medical office and the applicant requested the rezoning to neighborhood commercial. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. The council approved this ordinance. Additionally, Ordinance Number 6951 was considered, rezoning land in the 1400 block of South Branch Street from M2 to R5. This is part of an ongoing effort by the applicant to rezone M2 manufacturing districts into residential districts. The Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. The council approved this ordinance. Ordinance Number 6952, granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a commercial amusement center (indoor only) at 112 West Lamar Street, was also discussed. This SUP is for an upscale full-service bar and lounge with an attached gaming room designed for legal card games, accommodating up to 144 players and staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. The council approved this ordinance. Finally, Ordinance Number 6953, rezoning 18.3788 acres at 5301 West Houston Street from RA to Planned Development with a base zoning of C2, was presented. This planned development district is for a general commercial, flex commercial, warehouse, and office district, similar to a previously approved development. The applicants have executed a building materials agreement. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 vote, and the council approved this ordinance. Ordinance Number 6954, concerning the closing and abandoning of an alley, was tabled due to an error in the exhibit, with staff to update the exhibit for the next meeting.
City Summer Events See Record Attendance; Community Events Announced
The council acknowledged the success of city-sponsored summer events, specifically 'Hot Summer Nights' and 'Lights on the Lake.' The 'Noche Caliente' event on the previous week drew 4,300 people, marking the largest attendance for that music genre at 'Hot Summer Nights.' Cumulatively, over 50,300 people attended the concert series this year, the largest attendance year to date. The Mayor also announced upcoming community events, including a 'Night at the Museum' at The Sherman Museum on July 23rd, the Sherman Chamber of Commerce's '20th Annual Sherman ISD New Teacher Luncheon' on July 31st, and the '42-Bed Bash' benefiting Texoma Family Shelter on September 24th.
Former Mayor Appointed to Historic Preservation Board After Executive Session
The City Council held a closed executive session to seek legal advice regarding global wafers foreign trade zone and to appoint members to the Historic Preservation Board. Following the executive session, the council appointed former Mayor David Plyler to the Historical Preservation Board. The motion to appoint Mr. Plyler passed unanimously.
Sherman Identified as Having Lowest Combined Utility Rates in Region
The council received a presentation on solid waste rates by Dr. Flores as part of an investigation into enterprise accounts in Grayson and Collin Counties. Sherman was found to have the lowest cumulative rate for water, wastewater, and solid waste at $82.41, significantly lower than the Grayson County average of $126.14 and the Collin County average of $135.78. Parker and Collin County had the highest cumulative rate at $203.62. The data, gathered from ordinances and resolutions and verified through visits, is intended to be informational for the council as they engage in smaller groups to further investigate and refine future rate considerations. The presentation highlighted that Sherman is the lowest in Grayson County for water and wastewater based on an assumed average consumer usage of 5,000 gallons, with a difference of $18.09. Staff expressed appreciation to the teams involved in gathering this data.
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