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McAllen commission approves rezonings, a TABC variance, road consultant award and multiple appointments
Summary
In a single meeting the McAllen City Commission voted unanimously to approve a slate of rezoning and permit items, renew an alcohol-sales variance at 920 North Main (allowing later hours), award engineering services for the Nolana Avenue widening, authorize negotiations for the Quinta Mazatlan Schoolyard Forest Project, grant variances for a Military Highway industrial park, and confirm numerous advisory-board appointments.
The McAllen City Commission on Jan. 26 approved a package of land-use decisions, permits, a transportation contract award and dozens of advisory-board appointments.
Votes at a glance - Rezoning and public-hearing items (multiple addresses and zoning classifications listed by staff): approved by voice vote (no objections raised). (Topic introduced: SEG 321; motion recorded: SEG 381–387.) - TABC variance for 920 North Main (renewal related to change of ownership): staff said the use is a restaurant and requested hours through 2 a.m.; after discussion about nearby residential uses and an elementary school the variance was approved. (Discussion: SEG 395–424; motion and vote: SEG 439–442.) - Award of professional services to Legacy Engineering Group for Nolana Avenue widening (approx. 1.1 miles from 2nd Street to Jackson) — Phase 1 FY25–26 authorization of $260,000 for engineering services; motion approved. City staff said plans will be developed to TxDOT standards to position the project for MPO funding. (Presentation: SEG 454–472; motion and vote: SEG 517–522.) - Quinta Mazatlan Schoolyard Forest Project (Texas…
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