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Weslaco commission approves plats, annexation first reading and alcohol permit after public hearing
Summary
The commission approved a final two‑lot subdivision plat (Okay Gardens), granted a limited right‑of‑way variance, approved first reading of an annexation ordinance for Pleasant View Apartments, and approved a conditional use permit and late‑hour certificate for an event center to add a TABC permit.
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Weslaco City Commission approved a set of land‑use and permitting items, including a final plat, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and the first reading of an annexation ordinance.
The commission approved the final plat for the Okay Gardens subdivision (2.2 acres) and granted a variance to waiver the required right‑of‑way dedication only for the frontage of existing apartments where dedication would encroach on buildings. Staff and the planning and zoning commission recommended the variance and final plat; the motion carried on voice vote.
The commission also approved a conditional use permit and a late‑hour certificate to allow a wine and malt beverage retail dealers on‑premise permit at 709 Angelita Street (an existing event center), conditioned on security guards during operating hours. That public hearing opened and closed the same evening with no public testimony directly on the item.
Additionally, the commission approved the first reading of ordinance 2024‑36 to voluntarily annex the Pleasant View Apartment Subdivision (approximately 5.902 acres) into the city with intent to rezone to apartments; staff noted the applicant had obtained a waiver due to prior negotiations predating a moratorium.
All measures passed by voice vote; staff said notices and planning processes will apply if developers refile applications in the future.
