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The action came after a public hearing on ordinance 2025-13, a text amendment to Chapter 20, Section 20-2-5(a), the PC Primary Corridor Overlay District; staff had proposed both the prohibition of self-service storage and warehousing inside the overlay and removal of the 50-foot maximum front setback. The council then directed staff to return with refined overlay boundaries and zoning options for future consideration.

Why it matters: The PC overlay covers much of Copperas Cove's primary commercial corridors. Changing permitted uses and setback rules affects what kinds of commercial and industrial businesses can locate along the city's main commercial streets, and residents and small-business owners said the decision will shape downtown character and economic development.

During the hearing, small-business owners and residents urged the council to preserve neighborhood-serving businesses in the 200 block of Cove Terrace and to block large outside owners from converting retail centers to storage facilities. Crystal Owens, a longtime resident, said she was \"here to speak against the ordinance\" because replacing small businesses with a chain storage operator would be \"heartbreaking.\" Nikki Whitworth Riazzola, an owner of the Bookstore Barbershop and a tenant in the 200 block, told council members that the shopping center's owner has national-scale resources and that \"any corporation that has that net worth can do that to any of our small businesses.\"

Developers and the local economic development corporation urged more flexibility. Sean Stevens of the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation said the EDC initiated the amendment to encourage the highest-and-best use of corridor properties and noted that developers can seek a rezoning or overlay removal if a particular site is more appropriate for warehousing or distribution. Brett Hart of Priority Engineering and developer Susan Crosby said the prospective Tractor Supply project supported removing the 50-foot maximum setback to create a conventional, visible storefront and parking layout.

Formal action and next steps: City staff introduced the ordinance as a text amendment to repeal and replace ordinance 2025-5 and to amend the PC overlay (ordinance 2025-13). Councilman Jack Smith moved to adopt the ordinance as amended (removing the 50-foot maximum setback and striking the listed prohibitions). The motion passed on roll call 4-3: Councilmembers John Hale, Del Treadway, Vanya Hart and Jack Smith voted yes; Councilmembers Christina Strophas, Rita Hogan and Sean Alzona voted no. The council asked staff to return with a rezoning and overlay-boundary proposal to provide clearer areas where warehousing and distribution could be sited outside the downtown corridor.

What was not decided: Council did not adopt a final map of which parcels would remain inside or be removed from the PC overlay; staff will bring options back to council. The public hearing record remains open only for the council's formal consideration record; no new prohibitions or expansions beyond the adopted language were enacted tonight.

Context: Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment as drafted. Staff noted that some existing storage facilities outside the overlay would remain vested or grandfathered if there is no change in their primary use.

Ending: Councilmembers and staff agreed to continue work on a narrower overlay boundary and to return with a rezoning schedule; staff said the rezoning process could be ready for review within Planning Commission timelines in roughly 60 days.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 05-06-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Copperas Cove City Council on Tuesday approved a partial revision to the city's Primary Corridor (PC) overlay rules, voting 4-3 to eliminate a 50-foot maximum front-yard setback and to strike language that would have prohibited self-storage and warehousing in the PC overlay.","taxTitle","Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas","taxId",52762,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246164,"Council authorizes termination of Texas A&M Central Texas sports-complex feasibility study agreement",168,8272000,8440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd&start=8272&end=8440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd/thumbnail_8272000.jpg","/articles/6246164/Copperas-Cove/Coryell-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-termination-of-Texas-AM-Central-Texas-sports-complex-feasibility-study-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246164-fc4c8f228e95279494e8a5969198b212/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203021&Signature=Epa3bDLHTCs5e2IufTdEOYiXHdA9G9691ulD9ADxh9Mzd95lMZBb7x~w6sR5~91wLhk4fE3Hbdul9igIXnVK-JHOj60KRsxFvzP1zyDBvYkLWQCq4fdWpBqEcmkDZ97iO3Yk6ozRgLgWja34~II4LR2T6FwZQ2fiqktl19xkxNDQh3ZUuIttTk07w9umAt-MaTD9uaghb14mxVirWwa9niV5zlkQ3tmvc6N7qF9GoLv23I0VPM7qYGDcnVL-f5pojTo4ExJ~kmTQWvJ7H57c0YzifSbIfBmUUW7aqo~M01UU~Wwx3bzcKR~r2FOJFOVqFSF7E7nxhe4xPePibILt4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement with Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) for a sports-complex feasibility study after staff determined the university team's deliverable would not meet the city's needs.

Staff said the agreement (presented to council in February) allowed either party to terminate with 30 days' written notice. Parks staff and the project team communicated with TAMUCT during the review period and concluded the firm's expected product would not deliver the work product the city expects. City staff recommended termination; council approved the authorization and the manager will issue the termination notice.

Why it matters: The feasibility study originated from council direction during the 2023 retreat. Terminating the current agreement clears the way for a different consultant or revised scope to be engaged in the future.

Outcome: Council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement; staff described the decision as a mutual understanding that the university's team could not provide the needed product.

Ending: City staff said they would pursue next steps consistent with council direction for a feasibility study or alternate approach.","City staff said the feasibility study product from Texas A&M University-Central Texas did not meet city expectations; council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246170,"Council approves use of Miss 5 Hills scholarship pageant funds to buy City Park Christmas decorations",262,8460000,8722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd&start=8460&end=8722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd/thumbnail_8460000.jpg","/articles/6246170/Copperas-Cove/Coryell-County/Texas/Council-approves-use-of-Miss-5-Hills-scholarship-pageant-funds-to-buy-City-Park-Christmas-decorations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246170-a839af8fb50d90e519d26a6f6a4d422a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203021&Signature=DSlF-VwmMixbrxi9MIsaL75LsdOkncTDIi3L5zdA6Saskh5ufwHPzrddEpBwhz69pUUuhSL6hm-F9nU27nKwGnrDK4j18o5qrg28i0IwN1Dqa-h~T3irfSXcjC1AzLctKhf9L~SN-lIjFSzGgo~ptZCnMY7pxAye56iVOf73HcLt0YblZHzQv5HnHThnAfWsjsy43FY3oetYwU5~Qef-9NniK8ZWdd8APw137AgrQWz8bdL5ReZxOFi3pvBQxhbTalhvclUv32fi-ydHgozVRl1h1evkEz0akLMgtYW3pOAcFSLE~Iw5YFlbBsZ7po1M0559cCGnNnIZWVs8JqOrgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Copperas Cove City Council on Tuesday authorized city staff to use the remaining uncommitted balance from the Miss 5 Hills Scholarship Pageant Fund, $41,357.14, to purchase holiday decorations and pay for installation/storage services to support an annual \"Christmas in the Park\" event at City Park.

Special Events Coordinator Ashley Wilson told council the package cost for the decorations is approximately $40,880; annual storage, installation and removal services will cost roughly $13,000 to $13,200 depending on the size of the display. The city currently lacks municipal storage space for the decorations, but the capital-improvement plan includes a parks storage facility that staff expects to address in subsequent years. Council discussed arranging first-year storage while the facility is built and using sponsorships and chamber partnerships to expand the celebration.

Council action: Councilmember Sean Alzona moved to authorize staff to use the $41,357.14 remaining funds from the Miss 5 Hills Scholarship Pageant Fund to purchase decorations; Councilmember Rita Hogan seconded. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

Why it matters: Staff and the pageant board said deploying the funds for a recurring community event would preserve the pageant fund's community-service intent following retirement of the pageant. The city intends the decorations and program to support tourism and community events in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.

What was not changed: Council did not repurpose the fund for scholarships or other direct grants; the Council voted to spend the uncommitted balance on park decorations and event programming this year.

Ending: Staff will proceed with procurement and will plan for storage in the first year while the CIP storage facility is built.","Council authorized staff to use $41,357.14 in remaining Miss 5 Hills Scholarship Pageant funds to purchase holiday decorations for City Park and to support an annual \"Christmas in the Park\" event; the Chamber and pageant board support the plan, and staff will handle storage via the CIP-built facility.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246175,"Council authorizes $597,000 contract for senior center mechanical, electrical and plumbing work",318,8745000,9063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd&start=8745&end=9063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd/thumbnail_8745000.jpg","/articles/6246175/Copperas-Cove/Coryell-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-597000-contract-for-senior-center-mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246175-1ecf898bd45dde1bbe5df70868651d89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203021&Signature=JsByq2vNpN2YVOHMCRcAiNG139rUMXo0p4IWad4cRN9wHsqAS~PzOGL7MHcNoHErUgculY3CZQ94C2DOjG~Q284U-GN2JKWwtF7yDMaT5tykwSF8XMbD0sOrojSfipGJfFucX-UnCr2epMriZK3LcW3OcpeE4IzDOG2baP~Jh--DnU1pcxIv3vBknook3Wes04oDMDDsVo~PQcsLbsU73YI5YruLLB4SGKW-JfIYLCDJe~IaDuJRXtsGA65U9AZRJmB319e4UeWja91EspRVSPjyewOvSYpm6NNN8vWxjOVlaFAuju5RxxY8WU7vc3Q2IdJGPnXiIYiCTVz0UE8iiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Copperas Cove City Council voted to authorize the city manager to execute a construction contract with Texas HomePro LLC for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) work at the new senior center site at 2400 Walker Place Boulevard.

Bids opened April 21. Texas HomePro submitted the low bid of $597,000; the two competing bids were Seneca Construction at $1,069,932 and HCS at $1,091,053. City staff recommended Texas HomePro and provided a project budget summary showing that council previously approved a budget amendment of $1,800,000 to fully fund the project; staff had previously identified a $1.5 million budget shortfall before that amendment.

Council deliberation and vote: Councilmember Jack Smith moved to authorize the city manager to execute the agreement; Councilmember John Hale seconded. On roll call the motion passed 4-3. Voting yes: Christina Strophas, Sean Alzona, John Hale and Jack Smith. Voting no: Rita Hogan, Del Treadway and Vanya Hart. The council asked staff and the architect to provide bid review and the budget summary that explain the recommendation and cost breakdowns.

Why it matters: The senior center project advances a city facility relocation and construction program. City staff said the municipal budget now includes sufficient appropriation after the April budget amendment and that staff had prepared material answering council questions about HVAC and material costs.

What was not changed: Council did not change the contractor selection; the approved action authorized the city manager to sign the MEP construction agreement with Texas HomePro at the low bid amount.

Ending: City staff said procurement documents, the architect's bid review and an itemized HVAC cost analysis would be included in project records and that construction will proceed under the awarded contract.","City council authorized the city manager to execute a construction agreement with Texas HomePro LLC for MEP work on the new senior center after reviewing bids and budget materials; vote was 4-3.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246181,"Copperas Cove warns residents of multi-day water interruptions as Bell County replaces 48-inch pipeline",345,9244000,9589000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd&start=9244&end=9589","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219617-e736d014fa0d9f9f9501d1536a8ee3fd/thumbnail_9244000.jpg","/articles/6246181/Copperas-Cove/Coryell-County/Texas/Copperas-Cove-warns-residents-of-multi-day-water-interruptions-as-Bell-County-replaces-48-inch-pipeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246181-222898d0e41c808e830bf290804bf347/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203021&Signature=hkZQwUPYuEkA9nbqMZnPq6n9RbmfslsqlGF8SBs3T6Sh9OuhDiiZye5A8KtQGww3Ok0Z1M8rY9F81llYF5zBxTpuE40FWZ3-uy1sP8Wz2xL3ovlgYzEmT6auUGR-i~tFIqW381yPilkDUeqn9TGuOrKP-5qTbyZRVpdflsDqXEJDVp7YJr~0DXf5fC7~TGn-2qg6V9WsKEYp6xc3jx470htMvdR90iTyaz8tBP-EvCMT6ztT8k83f2OtSd5TETogaQ~YlTYiPSRuTEcmW9oWOZy0~F13Iz6szc-lCvenPKBwy1pXIZRvoxF00Pgt7nu73bOOM5ZzxDhrlUlRYNJnbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Ryan Havelock told the Copperas Cove City Council on Tuesday that a planned replacement of a 48-inch transmission water main by Bell County WCID No. 1 will require a temporary interruption of service that could leave residents without full outdoor or commercial water service for three to four days.

Havelock said the 48-inch line supplies a large part of the region, including Copperas Cove and neighboring communities; the pipe replacement is a construction activity, not a drought-driven conservation action. Because the replacement will temporarily reduce conveyance capacity, the city will implement Stage 4 of its drought contingency/water conservation plan during the interruption.

What residents should know: Stage 4 restrictions are the city's most stringent drought-contingency measures. During that period the city will ask residents to stop outdoor watering and warned that some commercial uses ' laundromats and car washes ' may need to pause operations while the interruption is in effect. Havelock said the work is expected to take three days in the best case and could take up to four days; he also warned that construction variables could extend the outage beyond those windows and said the city is preparing communications and contingency supplies.

Havelock said the city has redundancy in the system but the alternate routes cannot carry the full volume provided by the 48-inch main. He said the city had distributed a press release with the drought-contingency plan and would continue to push information to residents and media as a firm interruption date becomes available. The exact date had not been set at the time of the council meeting; the city said it will provide advance notice so households can prepare.

Why it matters: The 48-inch transmission main serves an estimated regional population in the hundreds of thousands and supplies water to other municipalities and military installations; a multi-day interruption will affect residents, businesses and some municipal operations.

What the city recommends: Gather sufficient potable water for household and animal needs in advance once the city announces the interruption date; suspend outdoor watering during the restriction; expect some commercial impacts; follow city communications for the exact interruption schedule.

Ending: City officials said they will publish the interruption date as soon as contractors confirm the shutdown window and will continue to coordinate with Bell County WCID No. 1 to minimize impacts.","City manager Ryan Havelock told council the Bell County WCID No.1 replacement of a 48-inch transmission main will require a temporary interruption of regional service; Copperas Cove will enter Stage 4 water restrictions and residents should prepare for a three- to four-day supply interruption.","actionData","errors"]

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