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Residents express concern over Cash America's proposed move

By Mella McEwen, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Texas on

Published in Senior Living Features

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Plans by Cash America to relocate from 3200 N. Big Spring St. to a larger

location on Big Spring Street just south of Wadley Avenue drew concern from nearby residents at Monday's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Cash America was seeking a zone change to Local Retail District, LR-3 for a new 6,000-square-foot location.

Neighbors stressed they were supportive of economic development but wondered why that couldn't mean the type seen on Midland's west side or along Loop 250 instead of pawn shops, liquor stores or shooting ranges.

Chase Gardaphe, a member of the commission, said that Monday's action was merely to approve a zone change and there could be a lot of changes between the approval and Cash America's actual relocation. He said that letters would be sent to residents of the area, informing them of the change and what was being planned, and said he hopes these residents would read the letters and be informed.

The zone change was approved unanimously.

Commissioners also approved a specific use permit with term for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Reed's Super Bowl at Wall Street and Fasken Drive. The long-time bowling alley has been renovated and a lounge was installed, prompting the request for the permit.

Also approved was Arturo Trillo's request for specific use permit with term for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption at a 2,831-square-foot restaurant at Interstate 20 and Johnson Street.

In other action, commissioners approved:

 

-- Bynum School's request for a zone change that will allow for additional construction on its campus at Briarwood Avenue and Avalon Drive.

-- Midland Humane Coalition's request for a zone change at Elkins Road and Crownridge Drive, allowing the coalition to proceed with plans for additional kennels and walks.

-- a zone change request by Fivestone Ventures from Local Retail District LR1 to Local Retail District LR2 at Briarwood Avenue and Holiday Hill Road.

-- a zone change request to planned district for a housing development for DDC Merritt Leisure, which plans senior housing at Beal Parkway and Leisure Drive.

-- Manor Park's site plan at Sunshine Parkway and Idlewilde Drive.

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