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Live Oak council approves first readings on four zoning ordinances; Circle K redevelopment draws public questions on safety and cleanup
Summary
The City of Live Oak council gave first readings to four zoning ordinances, including a rezoning tied to a proposed 24-hour Circle K at Howard and Walker; residents voiced concerns about loitering near a neighborhood park and staff said a state cleanup program will address prior contamination.
The City of Live Oak council on Feb. 25 conducted first readings on four zoning-related ordinances, clearing the way for later approvals and additional hearings on development details. The most substantial discussion centered on a rezoning request tied to a proposed Circle K redevelopment at the corner of Howard and Walker.
The council read Ordinance 15-54, a small-scale future land use amendment covering 0.74 acres, then opened and closed the public hearing and accepted the first reading. Speaker 3 moved to accept the first reading, with Speaker 2 seconding the motion.
Council members then read and approved first readings of Ordinance 15-55 (rezoning about 0.22 acres from residential single-family to commercial neighborhood) and Ordinance 15-56 (rezoning roughly 0.228 acres), both with no public speakers during the hearings.
Ordinance 15-57, which proposes a change from Commercial General to Commercial Intensive on approximately 0.283 acres within…
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