Z-2601 text amendments

Concerned about gambling/gaming uses and said the 500-foot rule wouldn't deter kids from vape-style shops.

Raised concerns about where these types of businesses would be located.

Hill Country Chocolate owner argued the ordinance contradicts the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, questioned the 10% requirement, and asked that the item be tabled.

Asked how the ordinance handles new chemicals coming to market at vape shops.

Representing the Good Samaritan Center on Industrial Loop, he warned that the M-2 zones sit close to a church, adult daycare, clinic, jail and schools — sensitive spots he doesn't want near these businesses.

CEO of the chocolate factory next to the Good Samaritan Center, he said the Industrial Loop area is a gateway success story and urged the Commission to go back to the drawing board rather than designate it for these uses.

Owner of a professional building near the jail and police department, he said allowing these businesses nearby would hurt his building's professional tenants and property values.

She works near Industrial Loop and detailed how close the M-2 zones are to a school, church youth programs, an addiction-recovery apartment complex, the jail, a women's shelter and the Good Samaritan Center.

A concerned citizen opposed to the amendments in any zone, warning they open a door that can never be shut and lump unlike uses together, to the detriment of local youth.