The Tyler City Council adopted a resolution of support for the revitalization of the Moore Grocery Lofts.

Tyler City Council supported a resolution for a housing tax credit project, adopted an ordinance amending funding to complete community development activities and approved zoning requests at its meeting Feb. 28.

The council adopted a resolution of support for the revitalization of the Moore Grocery Lofts and the approval of the waiver of development and permit fees in the amount of $500.

The Moore Grocery Lofts complex has applied for an affordable housing tax credit program from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). If chosen, 88 units will be partially funded for rehabilitation.

The project will increase the lifespan of the property by replacing and repairing doors, roofs, windows, and cabinets, upgrading appliances, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, and installing new roofs and parking lot surfacing.

The program awards tax credits to eligible participants that offset a portion of their federal tax liability. In exchange, they provide affordable rental housing for low-income households.

Tax credits are allocated competitively. A resolution of support from the City of Tyler strengthens the developer’s application.

A resolution of support from the local government does not guarantee support for a request to rezone a property associated with the project.

The council approved an ordinance to fund various projects, including Community Development Block Grant, HOME and Housing Choice Voucher Program activities, Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, Tyler Transit, and the Rose Complex for the Mayfair Building.

The council also reviewed and accepted the Revenue and Expenditure Report for the period ending Dec. 31, 2023.

The council approved zoning for the following request;

The council approved the closure of a portion of an unimproved alley right-of-way and a zone change from single-family residential to a downtown business, arts and culture district.

The council approved a three-year special use permit for a notary office rather than an adaptive reuse district for an applicant requesting to rezone a single-family residential.

The council tabled a request for a single- and multi-family residential district to be rezoned to the planned unit residential district with a final site plan.

The council approved a two-family residential district to a single-family attached and detached residential district.

The council approved the closure of an unimproved alley right-of-way adjacent to 903 East Hillsboro Street.

The council approved a light commercial district to a planned multi-family residential district with a final site plan.

The council approved a single-family attached and detached residential district to a multi-family residential district.

The council denied a single-family residential district to an adaptive reuse district, which the applicant appealed after the denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The council denied a single-family residential district to a two-family residential district, and the applicant appealed after the denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The council approved a light commercial district to a planned mixed-use district.