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Terrell approves special-use permit for Radiant Party Company event center at 1407 Westmore
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved SUP25-06 on Sept. 25 to allow a private party/wedding rental facility (Radiant Party Company) in Suite 100 at 1407 Westmore. Staff said the use requires an SUP despite the property's light-industrial zoning, and that event permits and building-safety reviews will control operations.
The Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 25 approved a special-use permit (SUP25-06) to allow a private party and wedding-rental facility, Radiant Party Company, to operate in Suite 100 at 1407 Westmore.
City staff said the property is primarily in light industrial zoning and that an SUP is required for an event center under the city’s zoning definitions (private party/wedding rental facility, definition 307). The owner is listed as LFR Family Partners LTD (general partner Jamal Association LLC) and the tenant/operator is identified in the application as Balthazar Hernandez, DBA Radiant Party Company. Staff reported 14 abutting-landowner notices were mailed and that the Johnson Chiropractic Clinic at 1409 Westmore submitted a letter in favor.
Janet said the applicant and owner have agreed to work with the fire marshal and building official to bring the suite into compliance; staff also noted the applicant will avoid scheduling events at the same times as nearby daytime businesses (dental office and auto transmission shop) to reduce parking conflicts. Commissioners discussed how SUP conditions control operations such as alcohol service and security; staff said the SUP process allows the city to require measures such as on-site peace officers and cessation of alcohol service an hour before closing if those conditions are needed.
Commissioners voted to approve the SUP on a voice vote; the meeting record does not contain a roll-call tally. Staff said the SUP remains in effect as long as the use continues; if the event center closes or a new use is proposed, the underlying light-industrial zoning would remain and a new SUP or other approvals would be required.
Next steps include building-safety inspections, any required code upgrades and compliance with parking and event-permit requirements prior to occupancy as an event facility.
