Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-0429

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z1125-0429. Adam Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Hot Trash Junk Removal, LLC, dba Haute Trash Thrift, to operate a used merchandise retail store at 3129 Interstate 30, Unit H. The Mesquite Zoning Ordinance requires a CUP for used merchandise stores before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, primarily to address historical concerns regarding site appearance, organization, and overall aesthetics related to used merchandise. The applicant proposes to sell gently used clothing, furniture, home décor, and accessories in a traditional retail setting, with a store layout and presentation comparable to those of new retail establishments. The applicant states that the business emphasizes quality control and sustainability through the reuse of goods. The proposed ordinance includes stipulations on the sale and display of used merchandise and limits the CUP to the applicant. Applicant Jessica Rivera, representing Haute Trash Thrift, stated that Hot Trash Junk Removal, LLC, dba Haute Trash Thrift is a family-owned business that started as a junk removal business. The inventory for the thrift store is sourced through home cleanouts, storage cleanouts, and other junk removal jobs. Inventory includes clothing, decor, household items and unique antique or collectible items. Clothes are hand selected by the business owners and include brands such as Madewell, Nike, Adidas, Coach, Christian Dior and Free People. No donations will be accepted and no consignment at this time. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The following persons expressed support for the proposed application: (1) Vivian Johnson, 4538 Live Oak Drive; (2) Tammy Jo Strong, 1713 Cool Springs Drive; and (3) Debbie David, 509 Horseshoe Bend. No others appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Green moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1125-0429, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with certain stipulations, and to approve Ordinance No. 5224, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL TO COMMERCIAL WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (“CUP”) TO ALLOW THE SALE OF USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOME DÉCOR AND ACCESSORIES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3129 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 30, UNIT H, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STIPULATIONS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5224 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 136.)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.