| According to the internet, this is the proposed Maquinitas site: 3301 Chacota |
The following item appears on the Laredo City Council's agenda for Monday, November 28th, 2011. It calls for what appears to be a maquinitas establishment to be approved at 3301 Chacota street. If this information is correct, then this gambling joint will be only a block away from HB Zachary elementary school, which lists an address of 3200 Chacota Street.
From the Laredo City Council agenda for 11/28/2011
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2010-O-004 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 2, Cuatro Vientos Norte Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 3301 Chacota Street, Units 21B and 22B, by changing ownership and extending the expiration date; providing for publication and effective date.
Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the amendments to the Conditional Use Permit. District I
Hijole! This conditional use permit is OK, but a daycare in the Heights is a no-no.
ReplyDeleteBut then again, each machine means revenue for the city.
Keyrose
But did any neighbor come out to say "no way, Jose?"
ReplyDeleteI don't know but with the 200 feet rule, maybe the school took a big chunk of the affected area and since no one actually lives at the school- well that we know of anyway- maybe that's why we haven't heard so much on this.
ReplyDeleteMaximiliano
Oye KR, what do you mean this conditional permit is ok? Am I missing something here? In other words is this not something residents should be concerned about? Just asking- that's how we learn.
ReplyDeleteMaximiliano
It looks like the city is going to approve the permit. I really don't know why since the area looks like mostly residential.
ReplyDeleteAn 8-liner place shouldn't be next to a school, I think.
Keyrose
Si verdad? Los canallas de la ciudad!
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