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Planning commission approves SUD for Press Cafe restaurant with on‑premises alcohol sales
Summary
The Midland Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Designation for Press Cafe (Press Cafe LLC) to operate an 8,822‑square‑foot restaurant with a full‑service bar at 1601 Avalon Drive; staff reported no objections and recommended approval with standard conditions.
The Midland Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Designation for a new restaurant, Press Cafe (Press Cafe LLC), to sell alcoholic beverages for on‑premises consumption at 1601 Avalon Drive.
Staff told the commission the proposal is for an 8,822‑square‑foot portion of Lot 1, Block 12, Westridge Park Addition Section 49 and that the serviceable area will be roughly 6,545 square feet. Hours presented by staff were Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–2 a.m. (alcohol sales Mon–Sat 7–2) and Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m. Staff reported no objections within the 300‑foot notification radius and recommended approval with standard conditions.
Albert Anchondo, representing Soul Family of Companies and operating Press Cafe LLC, said the concept is a new press cafe dba coming to Midland offering “southern hospitality” and a full‑service bar and restaurant. “We’re excited to bring Middle East. This is a new concept… it's coming to Midland,” Anchondo said when introducing the project and answering questions about operations and hours.
Chair closed public comment, and Commissioner O'Field moved to approve the SUD; Commissioner Martin seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The commission’s approval was subject to the standard conditions listed by staff. The commission did not record any formal objections during the hearing; any required follow‑up will be via standard permitting and inspections processes.
