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34 • Public HearingCity of Whitehouse (Smith County)

2. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Specific Use Permit #26-0728

Presented in: City Council - Aug 10 2026 on 2026-08-10
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 2. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Specific Use Permit #26-0728”
YES
ZB
Zack Briscoe
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
FB
Froncel Burns
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
DJ
Dr. John Chambers
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
MG
Michael G. Lowe
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
ML
Matt Lazarine
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

- 610 Hwy 110 N. Abdullah Motor LLC. [Jake Hooter] Development Services Director Jake Hooter presented background on the permit applicant and the historical use of the property. Planning & Zoning reviewed and recommended approval. Mayor Wansley closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. No one from the audience participated in the public hearing. Mayor Wansley closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:09 p.m. Council discussed. Michael Lowe moved to approve Specific Use Permit #26-0728. Froncel Burns seconded the motion. Zack Briscoe For Froncel Burns For John Chambers For Michael Lowe For Matt Lazarine For Motion Approved

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.