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Lubbock council denies variance to allow package store 186 feet from Lubbock High School
Summary
The Lubbock City Council voted unanimously May 27 to deny a variance that would have allowed a package (off-premise) alcohol store at 1905 Nineteenth Street, which staff said is 186 feet from Lubbock High School and therefore within the city's 300-foot separation requirement adopted in February 2009.
The Lubbock City Council on May 27 denied a requested variance to the city's 300-foot separation requirement for package (off-premise) alcohol sales, rejecting a proposal to allow a package store at 1905 Nineteenth Street. City staff said the property is approximately 186 feet from Lubbock High School; the city's separation ordinance has been in effect since February 2009.
Several people spoke during the citizen-comment portion and at the public hearing. Rick Rodriguez, chief operations officer for Lubbock Independent School District, urged the council to preserve the ordinance and prioritize student safety. "The requested location sits across the street from…
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