A nonprofit that owns nine acres on South Gribble Street wants to turn the property into a gathering place for older adults, with plans that range from a weekly pool hall social to a golf-cart drive-in movie night. Whether it moves forward this month is another question: city staff are asking planners to hold off.
The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission takes up the request from The 1945 Foundation at its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the City Council Chambers at 220 W. Mulberry St.
What is being asked
The site covers about 9.37 acres at 1400 S. Gribble St., with 1502 S. Gribble St. also listed, near the southwest corner of Gribble and Rosedale streets. It is zoned C-1 for retail business.
The foundation is asking for a specific use permit that would allow a meeting hall there, and the planning staff report says the hall's main purpose would be a Senior Activity and Enrichment Center. The commission will also hold a public hearing and review a site plan.
A site table filed with the application lists a main building of 20,955 square feet and a 5,616-square-foot garage. City rules call for 76 parking spaces; the plan shows 85.
Staff is recommending that the commission table the item so the applicant can address points raised in the city's staff review letter. The report does not list those points.
