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Council approves rezoning and future land‑use change to allow retail at 2105 FM 3046
Summary
The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025‑17 to amend the future land‑use plan and Ordinance No. 2025‑18 to rezone two parcels at 2105 FM 3046 from low‑density residential to retail/commercial to accommodate expansion of an existing convenience store and future commercial development.
The Copperas Cove City Council on June 17 approved two ordinances to change how two adjacent parcels at 2105 FM 3046 are designated and zoned, clearing the way for expansion of an existing convenience store and future retail development.
Why it matters: The two parcels total about 2.59 acres and are adjacent to existing commercial development along FM 3046. The change of future land use and rezoning will permit retail and other RC (retail and commercial) district uses, subject to the city’s zoning regulations and any conditional development standards.
Bobby Lewis, the city’s development services director, told the council that staff received the FUTMAP amendment and rezoning applications from applicant Wesley Atkinson on April 30, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 27. Lewis said the requested RC zoning allows a broad range of retail and service uses and accessory activities, and staff recommended approval of both ordinances.
During the public hearing, resident Joanne Clark asked whether usages near a nearby school and churches would allow tobacco, vaping or liquor sales; Lewis replied that certain uses (for example, liquor) have statutory or local restrictions and proximity limitations that apply and that such restrictions are enforced through the zoning and permit processes.
George Mesa of Contero Engineering, representing the applicant, said the primary intent is to expand the existing A‑Stop convenience store and that a fast‑food restaurant has expressed interest in the adjacent portion of the property.
Council action
The council opened the public hearings, heard staff and public comments and voted to approve Ordinance No. 2025‑17 (Future Land Use Map amendment) and Ordinance No. 2025‑18 (rezoning to RC). The motions passed with affirmative votes; the council did not add supplemental conditions in the hearing.
What’s next
With the FUTMAP amendment and zoning change in place, the developer may proceed with platting and site plan approvals required by the city before building permits are issued. Lewis noted that permitted uses such as liquor or adult‑oriented activities remain subject to state and local restrictions and any special‑use or licensing processes required by law.
