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City Council Meeting | 07-22-26
Published: Jul 22, 2026
Portion of Robertson Road Abandoned Following Development Plan Changes
The City Council approved a thoroughfare closure request to abandon a portion of Robertson Road associated with the Bellwood development. This action follows a site plan amendment last month that removed a planned roundabout at the intersection with Whiteside Road. The abandoned right-of-way is no longer needed. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the property being replatted within six months.
Light Industrial Rezoned to Institutional for Medical Facility
The City Council approved a zone change request from light industrial to institutional district for a property on the West Loop, intended for use as a medical facility with overnight care capabilities. Surrounding properties are industrial and commercial, with a trend towards institutional and office uses. The request involves amending the future land use guide to 'community activities center.' The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0 vote).
Zone Change Approved for Duplex Development on Arnold Street
The City Council approved a zone change request from R1A single-family residential to R2 two-family residential on Arnold Street, allowing for duplex development. The property is surrounded by residential uses, including existing duplexes. The request is consistent with the future land use guide. The applicant owns adjacent properties and plans to reconfigure the lot to build a duplex on the back portion of the lot. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0 vote).
Alcohol Sales Variance Granted for Restaurant Near Rice Elementary
The City Council approved a distance variance for a property within 300 feet of Rice Elementary School, allowing it to obtain a TABC license for alcohol sales. The property previously had alcohol sales but lost authorization due to a lapse in activity. The distance between the restaurant's closest door and the school's closest door is over 600 feet. The council can grant such exceptions if the need for protection is not evident, similar to a previous variance granted to the Grand Slam property. No feedback was received from the school district or surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0 vote).
Request to Rezone for Duplex Development Tabled to August 26th
The City Council considered a request for a zone change from R2 two-family and RMF multi-family to PUR (Planned Unit Residential District) for a private gated development of 85 duplexes (170 units) on currently undeveloped land. The proposal represents a downzoning and is consistent with the future land use guide. The applicant requested to table the item until August 26th due to real estate transaction factors. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. Concerns were raised about traffic impact, although staff noted the proposal did not meet the threshold for a traffic impact analysis. The item was ultimately tabled to August 26th.
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