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Selma council denies special-use permit for River Oak Commons event venue with bar near residential area
Summary
Council denied a special-use permit for River Oak Commons at 1101 River Road after police and fire expressed public-safety and neighborhood-harmony concerns; the venue owner said the bar would be an ancillary feature for events and meetings.
The Town Council on June 25 denied a special-use permit request for River Oak Commons, a proposed business and event venue at 1101 River Road that included a small bar as an ancillary feature.
Taylor Graham, planning staff, summarized the request: River Oak Commons LLC sought permission to use the 5.07-acre site in General Business (GB) for office space, event rental and a bar as a supplementary use. Staff noted the office and event uses are permitted by…
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