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Council approves exception to 300-foot school alcohol buffer for Russell Street restaurant
Summary
The council unanimously approved an exception to Chapter 35 §35-22 to allow on-premises alcohol sales at a proposed restaurant on 7203 Russell Street; staff recommended approval citing site design minimizing impacts to the nearby Mason Elementary School and alignment with commercial corridor goals.
The Manvel City Council voted unanimously (6–0) on Nov. 4 to grant an exception to Chapter 35 §35-22 — which typically prohibits alcohol sales within 300 feet of a public school — for a proposed full-service restaurant at 7203 Russell Street. Planning staff described the site as roughly 2.2 acres with a proposed restaurant building and parking; the site plan shows access points set away from the school’s main entrance…
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