Last week, I reported on Central Market’s request for a variance to the city’s rule that prohibits stores from selling alcohol within 300 feet of a school. The new Preston Royal location, which is under construction right now, is near St. Mark’s School of Texas.
Not surprisingly, the request was granted by the city council Monday. The Central Market folks can now breathe easy knowing their concept won’t be derailed by the stringent city rule that applies to stores 30,000 square feet or larger.
This is the fourth grocer that has applied for a variance to this rule. To date, all have been granted.
