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Midland planning commission approves multiple plats and alcohol-use permits, including movie-theater and hotel sales
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a package of plats and specific-use designations, including on-premises alcohol sales for a movie theater at West Loop 250 North and for a new DoubleTree hotel on North Loop 250 West. Multiple residential and commercial plats were also approved, most by unanimous votes.
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission approved several plats and specific-use designations at its meeting, including permits to sell alcoholic beverages at an existing movie theater and a new hotel.
Planner Alexis Superzat presented a specific-use designation request from Synergy 108 LLC for an existing movie theater at 4915 West Loop 250 North to allow on-premises sale of all alcoholic beverages. Staff noted the proposed hours (Sunday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.–midnight; Friday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.), said there are no churches or schools within 300 feet, and recommended approval. The commission approved the request 6–0.
Superzat also presented a specific-use designation for a new DoubleTree hotel (1403 North Loop 250 West) submitted by Curry Hospitality Texas SP LLC on behalf of Summit Midland LLC. Staff described the project as a new hotel (about 104,500 square feet, service area roughly 8,600 square feet) and recommended approval of on-premises alcohol sales; the measure passed 6–0. During the hearing a speaker indicated an anticipated opening date of March 2 (unattributed in the transcript).
Several plats and replats advanced: a preliminary plat for Southern Additions (replat to create two lots), a preliminary plat for Melody Acres (approved 5–1), a final plat for Wide Wood Estate (adding one townhouse), a reinstatement of a preliminary plat for Plainsview Estates (noting water-service issues to be resolved before final plat), Polo Club Edition preliminary plat (23.15 acres), and a West Ridge Park Section 60 preliminary plat (1.48 acres near a sports complex). Motions to approve these items passed by recorded votes noted in the record (mostly 6–0, one 5–1).
Votes at a glance: Item 11 (Synergy movie-theater SUD) — approved 6–0. Item 12 (DoubleTree hotel SUD) — approved 6–0. Item 13 (Southern Additions preliminary plat) — approved 6–0. Item 14 (Melody Acres preliminary plat) — approved 5–1. Item 15 (Wide Wood final plat) — approved 6–0. Item 16 (Plainsview Estates reinstatement) — approved 6–0. Item 18 (Polo Club Edition preliminary plat) — approved 6–0. Item 19 (West Ridge Park Section 60 preliminary plat) — approved 6–0.
Why it matters: The approvals move forward a mix of commercial and residential development in Midland and authorize alcohol sales at two entertainment/hospitality venues, which can affect neighborhood character and late-night operations.
