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Galveston Planning Commission unanimously approves multiple plats and abandonments; neighbors raise safety and traffic concerns
Summary
The commission approved several replats, abandonments and a final subdivision plat, all by unanimous vote. Neighbors raised safety and driveway-exit concerns about an alley abandonment near 2910 Mary Moody Northern Boulevard; applicants and staff said conditions and coordination with utilities will apply.
The Galveston Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a series of plats and abandonment requests at its March meeting, clearing several land‑use matters that staff recommended with conditions.
The commission approved replat and abandonment requests (cases 26PDash002, 26PDash006, 26PDash003, 26PDash004 and 26PDash007) after staff presentations and brief public comment or applicant testimony. All approvals were made by motion and second and recorded as unanimous.
Notable public comments and applicant testimony accompanied several items. At a request to abandon an unimproved alley adjacent to 2910 Mary Moody Northern Boulevard, applicant Howie Bentley said he and his wife bought the building to expand a wellness center and sought the alley closure to erect a fence and improve safety for…
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