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Council grants GoBrands Texas a variance to the 300-foot school distance rule, 4-1, on first reading
The council considered Ordinance No. 7938, a variance to the distance regulation prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public school, for alcohol sales at 3420 SW 15th for applicant GoBrands Texas, LLC. Environmental Health Director Anthony Spanel presented the item and a representative of the applicant spoke. The motion found that enforcing the distance rule "in this particular instance would not be effective or necessary." It passed 4-1, with Councilmember Eddy Sauer voting no.[1]
Ginger NelsonFreda PowellCole StanleyEddy SauerHoward Smith
What the sources say
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On October 12, 2021 the council voted 4-1 to approve Ordinance No. 7938 and grant a variance for alcohol sales at 3420 SW 15th for applicant GoBrands Texas, LLC, pursuant to Section 109.33(e) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Mayor Ginger Nelson and Councilmembers Freda Powell, Cole Stanley and Howard Smith voted yes; Councilmember Eddy Sauer voted no. Councilmember Powell made the motion and Councilmember Smith seconded it. [1]
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- Votes against
- 1
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The motion stated that, "after consideration of the health, safety and welfare of the public," the council found that "enforcement of the distance regulation in this particular instance would not be effective or necessary." The minutes record that Environmental Health Director Anthony Spanel presented the item and a representative of the applicant spoke and answered questions; they do not name the school involved. [1]