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Council approves two rezones: 729 S. Colorado and 820 Fifth Street
Summary
After public hearings, council approved two zoning changes: a split commercial/residential lot at 729 S. Colorado was rezoned to commercial to make the zoning consistent across the lot, and a vacant lot at 820 Fifth Street was rezoned to commercial‑light business to expand a neighboring restaurant/convenience use; both votes were unanimous 7–0.
Lockhart City Council held public hearings and approved two zoning‑change applications during its May 20 regular meeting.
729 South Colorado (ZC25‑01) - Applicant: Craig Harris - Request: Change from Residential Medium Density (RMD) to Commercial Heavy Business (CHB) for a 0.248‑acre lot located at 729 South Colorado Street. The lot is currently bisected by a zoning line that crosses the building; the applicant sought consistent commercial zoning across the parcel. - Staff findings: The lot is near Colorado Street and existing commercial uses; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. - Action: Council approved the rezoning, 7–0.
820 Fifth Street (ZC25‑02) - Applicant: Gutierrez Ortega LLC (represented by David Samuelson and owner Mario Gutierrez) - Request: Change from RMD to Commercial Light Business (CLB) for a 0.197‑acre vacant lot adjacent to an existing restaurant at 820 Fifth Street; applicant said the rezoning would allow a combined convenience/grocery component to serve the neighborhood without fuel sales. - Staff findings: The property fronts mixed‑use streets and lies within the Central District of the comprehensive plan; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously and no neighborhood opposition was reported to staff. - Action: Council approved the rezoning, 7–0.
What comes next Applicants pursuing construction or site changes must meet building‑permit, setback and special‑use permit requirements (staff noted a 20‑foot building setback requirement from adjacent residential zoning for new buildings in the CLB district).
