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Council approves Family Dollar special-use permit to sell packaged liquor after 5-4 vote
Summary
The Freeport City Council approved a special-use permit allowing the Family Dollar store at 1601/1645 Southwest Avenue to sell packaged beer and wine after a 5-4 vote on the ordinance's second reading.
The Freeport City Council voted 5 to 4 on the second reading of Ordinance 20 25 25 to approve a special-use permit that allows packaged liquor sales at the Family Dollar at 1601/1645 Southwest Avenue.
Elizabeth, a city staff member who presented the ordinance, said the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval on April 3 and the Planning Commission recommended approval on April 10. "Staff recommends approval of the special use permit at 1601/1645 Southwest Avenue, Family Dollar," she said.
The ordinance authorizes the property’s B-3 commercial zoning to be used for "package liquor stores" under 1252.01B11. Council…
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