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Consider and take action on an appeal of City Council's September 22, 2026 denial of Special Use Permit SUP-26-0002 (Always Market), for a Vehicle Fueling Station on approximately 1.65 acres zoned "CG" (General Commercial), generally located at the northwest corner of FM 646 and South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270), by taking one of the following actions: (1) denying the appeal and upholding the previous denial; or (2) granting the appeal and adopting an ordinance approving the Special Use Permit, subject to conditions (Director of Planning)
Planning and Zoning Commission motion to approve failed, 2-2-0, on August 27, 2026.
City Council motion to approve failed, 3-5-0, on September 22, 2026.
Background:
This item concerns an appeal of City Council's September 22, 2026 denial of Special Use Permit SUP-26-0002 (Always Market), requesting authorization for a Vehicle Fueling Station on approximately 1.65 acres generally located at the northwest corner of FM 646 and South Egret Bay Boulevard.
On August 27, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the request. The motion to recommend approval failed by a vote of 2-2-0. On September 22, 2026, City Council held a public hearing and considered the request. The motion to approve the SUP failed by a vote of 3-5-0.
Section 2.16.6(b) of Chapter 125 of the League City Code of Ordinances allows an appeal of City Council's decision to be filed with the City Secretary within 12 days following Council action. The City Secretary received the applicant's appeal on September 25, 2026, within the required filing period. No changes have been made to the original application.
Staff has provided public notice of the November 17, 2026 public hearing to allow neighboring property owners and other interested parties an opportunity to provide comments in support of or opposition to the request.
City Council is now being asked to consider the appeal and take one of the following actions:
Option 1: Deny t...
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