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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amending Chapter 31 of the Killeen Code of Ordinances, providing amendments to the requirements for the process and requirements for obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.
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DATE: May 20, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Chapter 31 - Conditional Use Permits
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Killeen Code of Ordinances Section 31-456 outlines the process and requirements for obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Sec. 31-456(b)(5)(G) states that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend disapproval of an application for a CUP if the proposed use will incorporate the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. This language was adopted in 2010 via Ordinance No. 10-059.
If approved, the proposed amendment will remove Sec. 31-456(b)(5)(G) from the Code of Ordinances and will allow applicants to request a CUP for a business selling alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance as presented.
At their Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by the Planning and Legal Staf...
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