Regular Council Meeting - Sep 08 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Victoria Gateway East commercial development
Comprehensive plan amendment
Conditional use permits for drive-throughs and design deviations
Zoning text amendment for property access
Central Green improvements for Downtown West phase 1
Bid acceptance for Central Green project
Areas of Interest (4)
- Approval of Victoria Gateway East development marks a major shift from residential to commercial zoning for a key Highway 5 corridor site.
- Central Green construction project receives nine bids, with Minger Construction winning at 18% below estimate.
- City Council debates public parking access and EV charging stations for private commercial developments.
- Efficiency gain: Minger Construction chosen as contractor for both Highway 5 improvements and Central Green project.
Votes (7)
Adopt final agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt resolution for preliminary plat, CUPs, site plan, and materials
Moved by Council · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt resolution authorizing Comprehensive Plan amendment
Moved by Council · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt ordinance 482 ZC (Rezoning)
Moved by Council member Reie · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt ordinance 483 ZC (Zoning text amendment)
Moved by Council member Roberts · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt resolution authorizing summary of publication for ordinances 482 and 483ZC
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
The site sits dramatically lower than the adjacent residential properties. Approximately 37ish feet below.
Right now, our intent is actually to construct both those phases simultaneously.
People (4)
Brian McCannCity PlannerPresented the Victoria Gateway East development plans and zoning amendments.
Presented the Victoria Gateway East development plans and zoning amendments.
Steve SubrasiCivil EngineerRepresenting Landform Professional Services; discussed lighting and traffic concerns.
1 quote
Representing Landform Professional Services; discussed lighting and traffic concerns.
“The site sits dramatically lower than the adjacent residential properties... approx 37ish feet below.”
Addressing residential light nuisance concerns.
Ryan SylerPartnerRepresenting Headwaters Development; addressed parking and construction phasing.
1 quote
Representing Headwaters Development; addressed parking and construction phasing.
“Right now, our intent is actually to construct both those phases simultaneously.”
Addressing Council member Peterson's question about parking lot construction timing.
Cara GarrenCity EngineerPresented the Central Green improvement bids and project logistics.
Presented the Central Green improvement bids and project logistics.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 16, 2024: Community blood drive, Noon-6pm, Victoria Recreation Center
- September 22, 2024: City Council Workshop, 5:00 pm
- September 26, 2024: Park After Dark, 6:00-9:00 pm, Bayfront Park
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Rezoning property from R1 low density residential to central business district.
Amending section 31-3 of the Victoria zoning code regarding access points and residential district setbacks.