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Residents oppose proposed Lipsey convenience store and gas station as council weighs special-use permit
Summary
Residents near 2806 S. FM 51 urged council to deny a proposed convenience store with gasoline sales, citing traffic, safety and light/noise concerns; staff said plans now meet parking requirements and the applicant said TxDOT approved access. The request received a first reading; a supermajority will be required on second reading because of nearby responses.
The City of Decatur held a first reading of a special‑use permit for a proposed convenience store with gasoline sales at 2806 South FM 51, hearing strong opposition from nearby residents and a presentation from the project engineer.
Lisa Hannon, Planning Director, told the council staff had found the site land‑use consistent with the 2050 comprehensive plan and that new plans removed one gas pump island so the proposal now meets parking requirements. She said buffer and screening — including a six‑foot cedar fence and dwarf holly shrubs — were proposed to reduce impacts on adjacent residences and that three of nine…
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