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Resident urges approval of zoning changes that would let Texas Truck Shop improve operations
Summary
A resident and applicant representative, José Gallegos, asked the council to approve zoning changes that would let Texas Truck Shop accommodate longer modern trucks indoors; the business has operated since 1983 and employs 14 people.
José Gallegos spoke during public comment in favor of a zoning case related to Texas Truck Shop, which he said has been operating at the site since 1983 and currently employs 14 people. He requested the council continue the zoning process; staff and the planning commission had recommended approval prior to the meeting.
"El negocio es Texas Truck Shop, que ha estado operando en esa ubicación desde 1983... Actualmente, contrata a 14 empleados," Gallegos said, adding that the requested change would improve working conditions so employees would not have to work outdoors when trucks no longer fit inside older bays.
The transcript indicates the related item (item 12) was to be postponed to Aug. 6; the speaker thanked staff for cooperation on a multiyear project. The council later approved related zoning items on the docket that were presented individually.
