Title
Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0002 (Bukhari Convenience Store), for a gas station with a convenience store, “vehicle fueling station” use, on approximately 0.5 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located on the northwestern corner of the Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45) and West Main Street (Farm to Market Road 518), with the address of 101 North Gulf Freeway (Director of Planning)
Background:
A public hearing is required to consider this Special Use Permit (SUP) for a “Vehicle Fueling Station” (gas station with convenience store) use within the General Commercial zoning district.
Project Timeline
1983 - The original gas station with convenience store was constructed.
August 10, 1999 - The property was initially zoned as “CG” (C-3) General Commercial.
April 2018 - TxDOT acquired a 0.1231-acre parcel from the Subject Tract with the intent of widening I-45.
January 2019 - The existing convenience store and fuel pumps were demolished.
March 27, 2024 - A Pre-Development Meeting for this proposed use was held.
June 28, 2024 - The applicant held a Neighborhood Meeting. No neighbors attended the meeting.
July 3, 2024 - The SUP application was received and accepted by Staff.
September 18, 2024 - Public notice signs were posted on the Subject Tract, and notice letters were mailed to all property owners within 200’ of the Subject Tract.
September 20, 2024 - A legal notice of the public hearing was advertised in the Galveston County Daily News.
October 7, 2024 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval, subject to staff’s conditions by a vote of 7-0-0 with one member absent.
October 22, 2024 - City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing and consider the request on first reading.
November 12, 2024 - If approved on first reading, City Council will consider the second reading of the request.
Project Summary:
The applicant is proposing a gas station wit...
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