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Lufkin council approves zoning, code changes and grant application following substation vote
Summary
After denying Encore’s substation permit, the Lufkin City Council approved a Chestnut Street zone change, amended alcohol and parks ordinances to align with state law and authorized a juvenile justice grant application of up to $65,000.
After the vote on the Encore substation, the Lufkin City Council completed routine business items including the approval of a zoning change and two ordinance amendments, and authorized a grant application.
On second reading, the council approved rezoning 906–910 North Chestnut Street from commercial to residential small (approximately 1.6 acres) to allow development of single-family homes. Planning and Zoning had unanimously recommended approval and staff reported no letters in opposition.
The council also adopted amendments to the city code governing alcoholic beverages and parks to ensure consistency with state law and to establish a permitting process for events serving alcohol on city park property; staff said the revisions incorporate TABC and police-review requirements.
Finally, the council approved a resolution authorizing application for the Juvenile Justice and Youth Diversion Grant Program for fiscal year 2027 for up to $65,000 to support a juvenile case manager and truancy-court costs. Staff said the grant requires no local match.
These items were approved by motions and voice votes; no modifications or conditions were reported for these matters in the meeting record.
