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Council approves first reading to rezone 1809 Atkinson Drive to commercial

2893523 · April 8, 2025

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Summary

The council voted to approve -- on first reading -- a zoning map change to commercial for property at 1809 Atkinson Drive. Planning and Zoning recommended unanimous approval and staff recommended approval at the meeting.

The Lufkin City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to change the zoning of the property at 1809 Atkinson Drive from residential large to commercial.

City staff said the request was submitted to allow commercial development on the site. Kevin told the council the property sits adjacent to existing neighborhood retail and near commercial uses including Ritter Lumber, an auto repair and sales business and Elliott Electric Supply. The city’s future land use plan classifies Atkinson Drive as neighborhood commercial, and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval.

Staff recommended approval of the ordinance. The public hearing on the item produced no commenters; the council moved to approve the ordinance on first reading after a motion and second and the motion carried.