(7)(a)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 08/17/2022
- Title:
- Tabled from July 20, 2022 meeting. Zoning Change Request from John Denton for 921 Texas Avenue 4 Nights Bar & Lounge
- Submitted For:
- Kim Golden
- Submitted By:
- Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning
- Department:
- Transportation and Planning
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on the Zoning Change Request from John Denton to rezone the property at 921 Texas Avenue, Texas City, TX from District "IBD" (Industrial Business District) to District "E" (General Business) to open and operate 4 Nights Bar & Lounge, an entertainment venue (appeal from recommendation of the Zoning Commission to deny the rezoning request).
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Applicant, John Denton, seeks to purchase and operate the subject location as an entertainment venue, the 4 Nights Bar & Lounge.
RECOMMENDATION
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial of the rezoning from District "IBD" (Industrial Business District) to District "E" (General Business). Motion carried.
Staff recommends DENIAL of the request for zoning change because (1) allowing the uses of the General Business District in the area is contrary to the transformative intent of the IBD District; (2) the use as an entertainment venue and assembly space is not compatible with the purpose of the IBD to promote the development of high quality light industrial uses which are dependant on and complimentary to the adjacent heavy industrial complex; (3) there is a history of actual conflicts between the incompatible uses as evidenced by the letter of objection received from an adjacent property owner; (4) the existing building is not compliant with the area regulations of the IBD relating to landscaping and open space.
Staff recommends DENIAL of the request for zoning change because (1) allowing the uses of the General Business District in the area is contrary to the transformative intent of the IBD District; (2) the use as an entertainment venue and assembly space is not compatible with the purpose of the IBD to promote the development of high quality light industrial uses which are dependant on and complimentary to the adjacent heavy industrial complex; (3) there is a history of actual conflicts between the incompatible uses as evidenced by the letter of objection received from an adjacent property owner; (4) the existing building is not compliant with the area regulations of the IBD relating to landscaping and open space.