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Commission approves seasonal 'Snowcone Stand' with signage, barrier and three‑year sunset conditions
Summary
After applicant presentations and resident objections over traffic and safety at a nearby roundabout, the commission approved a site-specific land-use amendment, rezoning to SP-1 and a specific-use permit for a seasonal Snowcone Stand, adding conditions on signage, landscape buffers and a requirement that the applicant present barrier options for nonuse times; motions passed 4–0 and will go to city council on April 7 and April 21.
The Southlake Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 19 approved a set of land‑use changes and a special‑use permit to allow a seasonal snow‑cone operation at 1170–1180 North White’s Chapel Boulevard, but added requirements to address signage, off‑hours access and traffic concerns.
Staff told commissioners the request includes a site‑specific future land‑use recommendation (to allow limited, low‑intensity retail services while retaining a low‑density residential designation), rezoning from agricultural to SP‑1 (detailed site‑plan district) and a specific‑use permit to authorize indoor and outdoor sales for the seasonal operation. Staff noted the proposal includes a landscape plan,…
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