Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-XX, approving the permanent zoning change from District "O" (Open Space) to District "E" (General Business) for 9.56 acres loacted at 7810 and 7850 FM 646 for the construction and operation of a C-store with fuel and  Retail Development.  

On September 24, 2024, the City Commission conducted a public hearing during its regular meeting to gather community feedback regarding the proposed rezoning of 9.56 acres located at 7810 and 7850 FM 646 from District "O" (Open Space) to District "E" (General Business) for a proposed Convenience Store with fuel and Retail Development.  

According to the Texas City Code of Ordinances Section 160.106 (D)(3), this preliminary approval will be converted into a final ordinance to change the zoning map once a building permit application is submitted for the requested uses.  The application must be filed within 12 months from the date of the preliminary zoning approval.  The applicant obtained Building Permit No. 2025-88 for 7850 FM 646 on May 27, 2025, and Permit No. 2025-90 for 7810 FM 646 on May 29, 2025, less than 12 months after the preliminary zoning approval.

Staff has confirmed the requirements for permanent rezoning have been met and that the subject property is in compliance with the requirements of District "E" (General Business) for a proposed Convenience Store and Retail Development.  The Chief Building Official advises a complete application was received for the proposed project within 12 months after the preliminary zoning approval by the City Commission.