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Texas City commission hears appeal of Planning Board denial for Mister Car Wash in Lago Mar PUD; motion to approve moved
Summary
Developers and supporters told the City Commission the Mister Car Wash proposal fits the Lago Mar/Crystal Lagoon PUD and would create jobs; staff said the Planning Board denied the plan 5–0. Commissioner Harvey Tucker moved to approve the appeal and was seconded; no vote appears in the provided transcript.
The Texas City Commission heard an appeal July 15 of a Planning Board decision denying a proposed Mister Car Wash development in the Lago Mar/Crystal Lagoon planned unit development.
A city staff member told the commission the Planning Board reviewed the development plan on April 20 and “the vote was 5–0 from the planning board to deny the development plan” because members did not see it fitting the district objectives. The staff presenter described the PUD’s review process and said the denial was the trigger for an appeal to the commission.
Ashley Aster, development project manager for Mister Car Wash, told the commission the proposal meets the PUD’s four criteria for evaluating uses not specifically listed in the permitted-use table. “Vehicle washing…is already an allowed component of a permitted auto service station,” Aster said, arguing the stand-alone express car wash is a comparable use that aligns with the district’s intent. She said the project incorporates enhanced landscaping, buffering and a fully enclosed wash, and noted the company’s voluntary community outreach.
Supporters told commissioners the development would produce local jobs and investment. The presenters cited employment estimates of about 15 positions and described the use as lower-impact and cleaner than a traditional gas station or full-service repair facility.
At the close of debate, Commissioner Harvey Tucker moved to approve the item; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Brian Getch. The provided transcript ends after the motion and second; no roll-call vote or final outcome is recorded in the submitted excerpt.
Why it matters: Lago Mar’s Crystal Lagoon District is a planned mixed-use area developers say will include thousands of homes and a wide range of commercial services. The commission’s decision on whether a stand-alone car wash is a “comparable” automotive use will affect what types of businesses can locate in that subarea and how the PUD’s vision is interpreted.
What’s next: The transcript ends after the motion and second. The record in the provided excerpt does not show a final vote or any conditions attached to approval.
