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Commission approves extended hours for Synergy movie theater SUD after resident concerns
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved amended operating hours (to 2 a.m.) for a Synergy movie-theater specific-use designation; a nearby resident objected to late alcohol service at a family-oriented venue, but staff clarified alcohol sales had been previously approved and this action only extends hours.
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve amended hours for a specific-use designation allowing on-premises alcohol sales at a proposed Synergy movie theater, extending operations to 2 a.m. daily. Staff told the commission the item had previously been approved and was returned only to amend hours of operation.
Staff described the theater as an existing vacant user of a PD zoned site and said there are no churches or schools within 300 feet. The proposed serviceable area was described in staff materials and staff recommended approval of the amended hours, noting that businesses commonly request later closing times even if they do not serve that late in practice.
Resident David Ross spoke during public comment, identified himself and his address, and said he was concerned about late-night alcohol service at a facility that also caters to children. "This facility is for children as well... I just don't know that that's the right... I'm just against giving this to them," Ross said. Staff and commissioners clarified that the initial SUD permitting alcohol had been approved in September (and at city council on Sept. 23) and that the current action only changes the approved hours.
After discussion the commission moved and approved the amended hours by a unanimous vote (6–0). The motion adopted the staff recommendation to allow hours Monday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m. while applying standard SUD conditions. The commission’s action leaves the underlying SUD in place and only authorizes the longer hours as requested.
