The Levelland City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 1092, instituting a zoning change from industrial to B-2 Business District for 18 locations.
City of Levelland Chief Building Inspector, Joe Shedd presented the item during the Council’s March 17 regular meeting.
He explained what prompted the discussion between City Staff was a business looking into the area (which was being presented for council’s approval) and being hesitant to purchase the land due to the zoning being industrial.
Talking with a handful of the property owners in the area of discussion, Shedd received questions from the owners as to why the zoning change had not already been done in the past.
He stated the reason for the zoning change is to entice more commercial business to the particular area.
He added that the industrial zone is for oil field service yards, commercial welding or other manufacturing shops, factories, cotton gins and warehouses, game rooms and any other nonresidential use for which no restrictions or conditions exist.
Shedd added that general commercial businesses may not want to buy or build on industrial zoned properties. By rezoning the properties to B-2, City staff believes the change will be better suited for commercial use and entice more business to utilize the area.
Before proceeding with the public hearing, Shedd did inform the Council that the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously. Additionally, everyone within 200 feet of the properties received letters informing them of the situation. No objections were received and other property owners showed their support for the move.
The area would span from Grimes Scene Car Wash heading east to N. Alamo Road.
During the meeting, a public hearing was held for locations: 513 E. Hwy 114, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 2, TR 1, AB149, ACRES1.112
513 E. Hwy 114, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 2, TR 1, AB149, ACRES1.8480 515 E. Hwy 114, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 2, TR 1A, AB149, ACRES0.433 No address assigned, HOOD, CSL, LGE 28, LAB 2, TR 1, AB149, ACRES.90 601 E. Hwy 114, RAWLS (LEV), BLOCK 1, LOT 1, ACRES 5.6 601 E. Hwy 114, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 1, TR 6, AB149, ACRES2.540 701 E. Hwy 114, BOEDEKER (LEV),LOT1 No address assigned, BOEDEKER(LEV),LOT6 703 E Hwy 114, BOEDEKER (LEV),LOT2
No address assigned, BOEDEKER(LEV),W/2OFLOTS 4&5 No address assigned, BOEDEKER(LEV),LOT3 707 E. Hwy 114, BOEDEKER (LEV), E/2 OF LOTS 4 & 5 No address assigned, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 1, TR 2A, ACRES 3.250 (LEVELLAND OFFICEBUILDING) No address assigned, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, LAB 1, TR 2, AB149, ACRES28.566 1303E.Hwy114,HOODCSL, LGE 28, LAB 1 O/O TR2, AB149, ACRES5.000 1305E.Hwy114,HOODCSL, LGE 28, LAB 1, TR 4, ACRES 1.000 1307E.Hwy114,HOODCSL, LGE 28, LAB 1, TR 1, AB149, ACRES5.000,NOLABEL No address assigned, HOOD CSL, LGE 28, O/O LAB 1, TR 2, AB149, ACRES 4.700 Two members of the community would speak during the public hearing portion. Both individuals inquired about where the zoning area would start and stop.
A map of the area was provided along with Shedd offering assistance with location of the zone.
Following a brief public hearing, the ordinance was unanimously approved and the first reading was held.