An application for the removal of D Liquor Control Overlay, with consideration for a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay and a new Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages on property zoned Subarea 11 within Planned Development District 298, the Bryan Area Special Purpose District with a D Liquor Control Overlay, on the southeast line of Swiss Avenue, northeast of North Haskell Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the removal of D Liquor Control Overlay. Applicant: San Luis Food, LLC / Marcus Schwartz Representative: BrackinSchwartz, PLLC / Marcus Schwartz U/A From: February 5, 2026. Planner: Michael V. Pepe Council District: 2 Z-25-000117

Summary

This item concerns a property at the southeast line of Swiss Avenue, northeast of North Haskell Avenue, currently zoned Subarea 11 within Planned Development District 298 with a D Liquor Control Overlay. The applicant, San Luis Food, LLC, is requesting to remove the existing 'D' Liquor Control Overlay. Additionally, they are seeking consideration for a 'D-1' Liquor Control Overlay and a new Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with their general merchandise or food store, which is over 3,500 square feet (El Rancho Supermercado). The property is developed with a 23,102 square foot building erected in 1966. Staff recommends approval of the removal of the D Liquor Control Overlay. The property is located in a Neighborhood Mixed-Use placetype, which supports retail and small business. The existing 'D' Overlay prohibits alcohol sales, while removing it would permit sales in accordance with state and city regulations. The proposed D-1 Overlay with an SUP would allow alcohol sales but requires ongoing maintenance of an SUP site plan. The property is in an area with a Market Value Analysis (MVA) rating of 'C', indicating a moderately strong market.

Citizen Impact

This request could allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the El Rancho Supermercado, potentially increasing customer traffic and changing the nature of the business. Residents in Council District 2 will be directly impacted by this zoning and land use change.

Confidence

high