Galveston City Council Reviews Tire Shop PUD Proposal Near Residential Areas

The Galveston Planning Commission convened on August 19, 2025, to discuss a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for an auto service station, specifically a tire shop, located at the intersection of Saladia and Stewart Road. The meeting highlighted the request to establish a PUD overlay district, which would allow the development despite existing zoning regulations that prohibit auto service stations within 200 feet of residential areas.

City departments expressed no objections to the proposal, and the public works department provided comments that the applicant addressed by proposing to close an eastern driveway and curb cut. The site in question is a 10,454 square-foot lot that currently houses a vacant building, previously a restaurant. The proposed tire shop is classified as a limited use in the commercial zoning district, which requires compliance with specific standards.

The staff report indicated that the proposed PUD aligns with the criteria for approval, noting that there are no active residential land uses within the 200-foot restriction due to the presence of undevelopable right-of-way and vacant lots owned by the city. The staff emphasized that the development would not negatively impact surrounding residential areas and would improve a site with a history of compliance issues.

Conditions for approval include maintaining specific hours of operation from 7 AM to 6 PM, prohibiting outdoor audio systems, and restricting outdoor storage of tires or auto parts outside business hours. The city council will have the final say on the request, which is scheduled for discussion at their meeting on September 18, 2025. The proposal aims to revitalize the area while ensuring compatibility with nearby residential zones.