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Commission backs tobacco shop special‑use permit on Saunders Street over staff objection
Summary
The commission voted to recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a tobacco shop at 2419 E. Saunders Street despite staff recommending denial under an 800‑foot spacing requirement adopted in 2023 and noting parking shortfalls.
The commission recommended approval of a special‑use permit to operate a tobacco shop at 2419 East Saunders Street, moving the application to City Council despite staff opposition.
Applicant Abdul (family name not provided in the record) told commissioners his company operates more than 30 locations in Texas and asked for permission to open in Laredo. Staff explained it had recommended denial because the city code was amended in 2023 to increase minimum separation…
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