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Tyler council denies South Broadway site-plan amendment after residents press flooding concerns
Summary
After hours of technical briefings and public comment about creek flooding and stormwater, the Tyler City Council voted to deny a site-plan amendment for a planned office district at 2801 and 2835 South Broadway, citing unresolved drainage questions and resident opposition.
The Tyler City Council voted to deny a site-plan amendment for a planned office district at 2801 and 2835 South Broadway after extended testimony from engineers, the applicant and neighbors who said nearby homes have flooded repeatedly.
Mayor Warren moved to deny the amendment and Councilmember Wynne seconded. A roll call recorded Council members Hawkins, Marsh, Wynne and Curtis voting to deny; Councilmember Haney voted no and Councilmember Nicholas was absent. The motion carried, blocking the applicant's proposed 6,000-square-foot office layout as presented.
Planning Director Kyle Kingman outlined the proposal as an amendment to a previously approved 2019 plan, not a rezoning, saying the submittal included a supplemental six-foot privacy fence and…
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