After a meeting in a hot, stuffy Community Room that ended shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday evening, Double Oak residents found a bit of peace after the proposed helistop was recommended denial to Town Council.

Hundreds of Double Oak residents showed up to speak out against the proposed helistop on 250 Simmons Road.

After more than two hours of public hearing, P&Z recommended the Town Council deny the special use permit that would allow a helistop on the 15 acres of land at 250 Simmons Road.

“None of the zones in the Town fo Double Oak, by right, give permission for a helistop,” said Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Andrew Weaver.

Mayor Patrick Johnson was in attendance and watched the meeting. Afterwards, he applauded the residents for showing up to voice their opinions and gave

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