BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Staff has received recent inquiries about allowing a new use, "Private Card Club" within the City. Private Card Clubs have recently been permitted in Texas cities.
Private Card Clubs do not meet the legal definition of gambling as define in the Texas Penal Code. Revenue for the clubs is made from private dues from its membership.
The request was informally brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 14, 2020 to receive its feedback. The Commission provided staff direction including that of treating Bingo Halls and Private Card Clubs similarly as a land use. Additionally, the Commission expressed concern over the uses being allowed along Saginaw Boulevard.
The proposed ordinance amendment adds "Bingo Hall" and "Private Card Club" as Prohibited Uses in the Saginaw Boulevard Overlay District. When allowed in other areas the uses will require a Specific Use Permit.
The “Permitted Use Table,” will be amended to read as follows:
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AG
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SF1
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SF 2
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SF 3
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SF 4
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SF A
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D
X
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ZL
L
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M
H
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MF
1
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MF 2
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Land use Designation
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O
P
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N
C
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C
C
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C
F
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L
I
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H
I
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Supplemental Conditions
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COMMERCIAL, RETAIL, AND SERVICES USES
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Bingo Hall
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S
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S
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1, 23
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Private Card Club
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S
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S
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S
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2
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A new definition for “Private Card Club” will be added to read as follows:
Private Card Club. An establishment allowing private memberships to the public for the purpose of convening and participating in card games. Such activities shall not include “Gambling” as defined by Chapter 47 of the Texas Penal Code.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 11, 2020 and unanimously approved the recommendation to City Council to approve the ordinance as submitted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N.A.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2020-16.