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New text amendment moves oversight of gaming/HHR approvals to city council, staff says
Summary
City planning staff told the Board of Adjustments the recently approved text amendment shifts approval of gaming parlors and historical-horse-racing establishments from the board to the governing body, requiring existing facilities to seek reapproval by Dec. 31, 2027. Planner Charles explained the revision and implications for timing with the State Gaming Commission.
Planning staff told the Board of Adjustments that a recent text amendment will change the approval process for gaming parlors and historical-horse-racing (HHR) establishments.
Charles (identified in the record) described the amendment as changing the approval body from the Board of Adjustments to the city council via a special-use permit process and standardizing special-use criteria across uses. "Recently approved was a text amendment that effectively changes the approval body from the board of adjustment to the city council through a special use permit process," Charles said.
Staff noted the amendment would require all existing facilities of this type to reapply to the governing body and obtain approval by Dec. 31, 2027. Morgan Dennis said staff will work with the State Gaming Commission and the applicant to navigate the transition and any timing issues created by the Gaming Commission schedule.
The board discussed the political and procedural implications of moving decisions from an appointed board to an elected body, and members emphasized that the Board of Adjustments' role is limited to the UDC criteria and not political judgments.
Provenance: Planner remarks and staff report (SEG 091–SEG 146).
