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Planning commission approves church conditional use, subdivision and Circle K final plats
Summary
The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for a church in a limited industrial district, final-plan approval for the Riva Subdivision, and final plat approval for a Circle K convenience store; all items were approved by voice vote with minimal discussion.
The City of Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission approved three items by voice vote during the same meeting: a conditional-use permit to allow a church in a Limited Industrial (LI) district at 5224 North Cage Boulevard; final plan approval for the proposed Riva Subdivision, a 10-acre tract proposed for warehouse use on West Highline Road; and final plat approval for a Circle K convenience store on South Cage Boulevard.
Conditional use permit: Development Services presented a request filed by an entity identified in the staff report and recommended approval of a conditional use to allow a church at 5224 North Cage Boulevard, Suites 4 and 5, in an LI district. Staff said five surrounding property owners were notified; the legal notice ran in the Advanced News Journal and staff received no responses. No members of the public signed up to speak. A commissioner moved for approval and the motion carried by voice vote.
Riva Subdivision final plan: Planner Martinez presented the final-plan request for the Riva Subdivision, described as the east 10 acres of a 20-acre lot in the Kelly Forest Subdivision within the 1000 block of West Highline Road. The property is currently zoned Limited Industrial. Development Services recommended final plan approval subject to conditions; the item will appear before the City Commission on June 16, 2025. A motion to approve carried by voice vote.
Circle K final plat: Windrose Land Surveying and Planning, representing Circle K (applicant listed as Marcela B. Rocha, assistant secretary of Circle K Stores Inc.), requested final plat approval for a 1.987-acre tract in the 8000 block of South Cage Boulevard for a Circle K store (no variances requested). Commissioners asked whether sidewalks would be provided; staff said existing sidewalks along Cage Boulevard will be addressed during the building-permit phase. Commissioners also clarified alcohol rules for the to-go location (staff said the 300-foot linear separation applies to on-site consumption, not sales for off-site consumption). The motion to approve carried by voice vote.
All three items were approved without roll-call tallies recorded in the meeting minutes; staff indicated the Riva Subdivision and at least the rezoning and plats will be scheduled for City Commission consideration on June 16, 2025.
