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Weslaco commission approves rezoning for 901 San Joaquin after public hearing and legal review
Summary
After a public hearing in which neighbors raised flooding, traffic and proximity-to-schools concerns, the Weslaco City Commission approved rezoning of 901 San Joaquin from R-1 (single-family) to B-1 (neighborhood business) following legal advice in closed session.
The Weslaco City Commission on April 16 approved a rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 2025-05, first reading) to change 901 San Joaquin from R-1, single-family dwelling, to B-1, neighborhood business, after a public hearing and consultation with the city attorney in executive session.
The rezoning request was presented after a public hearing where Linda Garcia, who said she owns the property at 901 San Joaquin, described plans for a small, mostly to-go coffee shop and bakery with limited seating and modest on-site improvements. Neighbors led by Yolanda Mendez said they oppose the rezoning, citing recurring flooding, limited on-site parking, increased traffic near schools and churches, and…
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