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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Cecilia Leon, on behalf of Tong Min and Claudia Lizeth Kim, (Case# Z25-35) to rezone part of Lot 1, Block 11 out of the Killeen Original Addition from "B-5" (Business District) with "HOD" (Historic Overlay District) to "B-C-1" (General Business and Alcohol Sales District) with "HOD" (Historic Overlay District). The subject property is locally addressed as 301 East Avenue D, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # Z25-35: "B-5" w/HOD to "B-C-1" w/HOD
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Tong Min and Claudia Lizeth Kim
Agent: Cecilia Leon
Current Zoning: "B-5" (Business District) with "HOD" (Historic Overlay District)
Proposed Zoning: "B-C-1" with "HOD" (General Business and Alcohol Sales District)
FLUM Designation: 'Urban Village' (UV)
Growth Sector Designation: 'Infill & Enhance' (IE)
Summary of Request:
Cecilia Leon, on behalf of Tong Min and Claudia Lizeth Kim, has submitted a request to change the underlying zoning of the property located at 301 East Avenue D from "B-5" (Business District) to "B-C-1" (General Business and Alcohol Sales District). The property is located within the Historic Overlay District, and therefore has a zoning overlay designation of "HOD" (Historic Overlay District). If the request is approved, the applicant intends to operate a bar with a concept similar to a speakeasy. The applicant states in the letter of request that the project aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance the vibrancy of the downtown area. They believe that the zoning change will have a positive impact on the downtown area.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the City limits on April 30, 1882. This property is part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 11, of the Killeen Original plat from around 1882. Staff is unable to determine the date wh...
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