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Council rezones Reimer tract area to general industrial despite strong neighborhood opposition
Summary
The council approved zoning case 3552 to change several parcels near Drew Street and FM 1294 to General Industrial (GI), a 7-0 vote after residents described anxiety, potential loss of homes and requests for delay while the developer works on acquisition plans.
The Lubbock City Council voted 7-0 to approve zoning case 3552, changing a collection of parcels near Drew Street and FM 1294 from low-density single-family (SF-2) to General Industrial (GI).
Applicant representative Terry Holman of Hugo Reed & Associates told the council the request covers three parcels and a large southern tract (the "Reimer Tract," described in the presentation as roughly 375 acres). Holman said the city's comprehensive plan designates the area for industrial use and emphasized the GI district's compatibility with rail-served industrial development. He also said substantial deed restrictions and setbacks…
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