Summary
A tiny 0.37-acre corner store on Milam Street wants to grow and add gas pumps beside homes. Neighbors worry about truck traffic, noise, bright lights, fumes and kids walking nearby; the commission tabled it until the design answers those questions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impervious coverage would jump from about 65% today toward 85%, far above the 70% district maximum, unless conditions pull it back.
The neighborhood gains an upgraded, better-screened store if concerns are met.
Neighbors at 901 N. Milam face potential noise, light glare, fuel-truck maneuvering and street parking conflicts.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The County Express CUP approval brings gas pumps back to a residential stretch of N. Milam over neighbors' health and safety objections. Conditions limit pumps to two with quiet, non-digital equipment and 7am-10pm hours.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Walmart's PUD amendment moves its gas pumps closer to Main Street, making them highly visible on a key gateway corridor. The council added a condition that all city codes be followed, and the applicant committed to stronger landscaping and dark-sky-compliant lighting.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 3, 2026
A tiny 0.37-acre corner store on Milam Street wants to grow and add gas pumps beside homes. Neighbors worry about truck traffic, noise, bright lights, fumes and kids walking nearby; the commission tabled it until the design answers those questions.
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County Express Food Mart CUP (Z-2610)
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Walmart PUD Amendment — Fuel Station Relocation
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