Two Sulphur Springs Subdivisions Considerations Addressed By City Boards
Apr24

Two Sulphur Springs Subdivisions Considerations Addressed By City Boards

Variance revisions and final plat requests for two Sulphur Springs subdivisions received approval from city boards this week, moving each a step further in the development process. Jonathan Kennedy asked for a variance revision to subdivide land for a subdivision on Loop 301 and County Road 3503 from the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Pat Chase sought approval on a final plat request for a six lot subdivision at the corner of...

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Planning And Zoning Commission To Meet Virtually On April 20
Apr19

Planning And Zoning Commission To Meet Virtually On April 20

The City of Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will meet virtually on April 20 to consider a final plat request for a six-lot subdivison and a couple of special use permits. Plat Request The Connally Corner Addition, a six-lot subdivision, is planned for property at Connally, Easy and Atkins Streets. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be asked to consider a final plat request for Connally Corner Addition, to create a...

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Zoning Board Approves Special Use Permit, 2 Ordinance Variances
Dec18

Zoning Board Approves Special Use Permit, 2 Ordinance Variances

Cross Country Communications, 402 Church St. Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a special use permit and two ordinance variances during the regular meeting Tuesday night. A special use permit allowing construction of a communications tower at 402 Church St. was approved. Danny Weems had requested the permit to improve the service offered by his business, Cross Country Communications. The tower is...

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Planning And Zoning Commission Recommends Granting Special Use Permit
Dec17

Planning And Zoning Commission Recommends Granting Special Use Permit

Cross Country Communications owner Danny Weems has requested a special use permit to construct a communications tower up to 180 feet from the ground at 402 Church St. After discussion Monday evening, Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals approve Danny Weems’ request for a special use permit. Weems Monday night told the Planning and Zoning Commission that...

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Downtown Revitalization Board To Consider Sign Application; Planning and Zoning Commission To Consider Special Use Permit, Discuss Accessory Dwellings
Dec15

Downtown Revitalization Board To Consider Sign Application; Planning and Zoning Commission To Consider Special Use Permit, Discuss Accessory Dwellings

Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St. Two city board will meet Monday night to consider requests for special use and a sign. An Application asking to be allowed to put a sign at 230 Main St, Suite A, will be considered by the Downtown Revitalization Board during their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at City Hall. The only other item on the Dec. 16 agenda for consideration is to approve the minutes from the Nov....

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Zoning Board Grants Special Permit For Houston Street Tattoo Studio, Variance For Church Street Covered Porch
Nov20

Zoning Board Grants Special Permit For Houston Street Tattoo Studio, Variance For Church Street Covered Porch

Robert Cote’s request for a special use permit to move his tattoo studio into suite 4 at 201 Houston St. in Sulphur Springs was granted by the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals Tuesday evening. Approval was also given to a variance request which would allow a covered porch to be built at 804 Church Street. Variance Request Approval was given for variance to allow a covered porch to be constructed at 804 Church...

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Special Use Permit For Houston Street Tattoo Studio On Zoning Commission, Board Agendas This Week
Nov19

Special Use Permit For Houston Street Tattoo Studio On Zoning Commission, Board Agendas This Week

The city Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider allowing a special use permit to allow a tattoo studio to be located in Suite 4 of this building at 201 Houston St. Sulphur Springs’ Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals are slated Tuesday night to consider two items, a front yard setback variance on Church Street and a special use permit for a tattoo studio on...

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Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Bids, Zoning Changes. Ordinances in July Special Session; Sales Tax Receipts Down for Second Month
Jul12

Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Bids, Zoning Changes. Ordinances in July Special Session; Sales Tax Receipts Down for Second Month

During Tuesday’s Sulphur Springs City Council meeting, Finance Director Peter Kartens told the council that sales tax revenue has been slightly down during the past two months but the weaker receipts are not a trend. Kartens said he expects the revenue to increase before the end of the year. Even with the weak two months, $10,000 below estimates, the year’s receipts remain on target to be budget $90,000 above last year and the...

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City Zoning Issues This Week as Boards and Commission Meet
Aug17

City Zoning Issues This Week as Boards and Commission Meet

Three meetings in the Sulphur Springs City Council Chambers in City Hall, 201 North Davis Street, are scheduled for the first two days of the week. Monday night, the Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday night, August 18 the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals and the Downtown Revitalization Board meet. The meetings are usually little attended and little attention is focused on the mundane items discussed....

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Request For Special Use Permit For Manufactured Home Community Withdrawn
Aug16

Request For Special Use Permit For Manufactured Home Community Withdrawn

A request made for a special use permit to allow C&C Guardian LLC to construct a manufactured home community at 2113 Main Street, a property currently zoned light commercial, was slated to go before Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals Tuesday evening, but that meeting has been canceled. Applicant Ross Cody has withdrawn the request, according to city staff. The action follows a Planning & Zoning Commission...

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