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Planning commission defers Detour Bar alcohol permit after parking and neighborhood concerns

3626125 · June 2, 2025
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Summary

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission deferred consideration of a Specific Use Designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at the Detour bar (1708 Rankin Highway) after commissioners requested more information about parking, incident reports and two late objections; staff had recommended approval.

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission deferred action on a Specific Use Designation (SUD) request that would allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages for on‑premises consumption at the Detour, 1708 Rankin Highway.

Staff presented the application and recommended approval, noting the business area is 3,870 square feet with a 3,361 square‑foot service area and proposed hours of operation and alcohol service from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Alexis, a city planner, said the property's zoning is regional retail (RR) and that an SUD for alcohol is allowed in that zone. Two written objections were handed to…

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