Title
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, an ordinance approving a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street - Second Reading (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026.
City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026, meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.
City Council approved the item, subject to conditions, on 6-2-0, March 24, 2026.
Background:
Approval of this item will adopt a Special Use Permit for a vehicle fueling station.
Project Timeline
August 10, 1999 - The property was initially zoned as Single-Family Residential (R-1).
August 31, 2005 - The Subject Tract was rezoned as Neighborhood Commercial as part of a city-wide Zoning Map update.
August 5, 2025 - A Pre-Development Meeting for this proposed use was held.
September 5, 2025 - The applicant held a Neighborhood Meeting. One member of the public attended the meeting.
September 17, 2025 - The SUP application was submitted to the Planning Department.
January 26, 2026 -Notice letters were mailed to all property owners within 200’ of the Subject Tract and a notice was published on the city’s website.
January 28, 2026 - A legal notice of the public hearing was advertised in the Galveston County Daily News, and a public notice sign was posted on the Subject Tract.
February 12, 2026 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended denial of the request.
February 24, 2026 - City Council held a public hearing and postponed the request on first reading.
March 24, 2026- City Council approved the request on first reading.
Project Summary:
The purpose of the request is to construct a gas station with a convenience store, classified as a V...
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