Public Meetings - Arlington, Texas

The Arlington City Council convened on September 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting covered public hearings on tourism, business improvement districts, the FY 2025 operating budget, and the property tax rate, followed by first readings of related ordinances. All items received first reading approval, with the FY 2025 budget and tax rate passing 7-2. Council also approved appointments, a trash contract amendment, and heard public comments on citation revenue, homelessness, and budget concerns.

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular session on September 4, 2024, at 5:36 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, three public hearings for zoning cases, and all items were approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote. Approval of Minutes - The minutes of the August 21, 2024 regular session were approved unanimously (7-0) on a motion by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Carter. Public Hearing: Zoning Case ZA24-7 (805 Mansfield Webb Road) - Applicant: Karam Khalil (Banister Engineering, representing Dream City LLC). The request was to rezone approximately 3.864 acres from Residential Estate (RE) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). - Staff Presentation: Principal Planner Kevin Charles noted the site is partially developed with an existing concrete pad and pavement from a previous mosque construction that halted. The property has a 50-foot gas pipeline easement and flood zone constraints limiting development options. The site is in established residential area; Mansfield Webb Road is a major collector proposed for four lanes. - Applicant Position: Mr. Khalil explained extensive community outreach, including door-knocking, Zoom calls, and meetings with HOA presidents. He presented renderings showing a 14,000 sq ft commercial building with landscaping, walking trails, a plaza, and a playground/dog park (non-mandatory but intended). He emphasized low rents ($18-20/sq ft) due to existing infrastructure, and commitment to connecting the neighborhood trail. He stated support from former and current HOA presidents and council member Dr. Nunias. - Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Finley praised the applicant's track record and community engagement. Commissioner Bully asked for a wider buffer between parking and adjacent homes; applicant noted overparking and willingness to adjust if needed, but said the adjacent neighbor supported the project. - Public Comment: No additional speakers in support or opposition. - Outcome: Motion to approve by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Blake. Passed 7-0. Public Hearing: Zoning Case ZA24-6 (2926 South Cooper Street) - Applicant: Ahmed Saleh (represented by staff). Request to rezone approximately 2.99 acres from Community Commercial (CC) to Flex Hybrid (FH). - Staff Presentation: Senior Planner Cecilia Nelson described the vacant site, surrounded by commercial and office uses. The Flex Hybrid district was adopted in 2023 to accommodate low-intensity tech, manufacturing, and warehousing. The site is in established residential area; comprehensive plan supports mixed-use redevelopment. One letter of support received; no opposition. - Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Blake and Commissioner Sumpter expressed support, noting appropriateness for Cooper Street corridor and the new Flex Hybrid category. - Public Comment: None. - Outcome: Motion to approve by Commissioner Sumpter, seconded by Commissioner Blake. Passed 7-0. Public Hearing: Zoning Case PD24-15 (7700 South Watson Road) - Applicant: Broadest Services (on behalf of Verizon Wireless). Request to rezone a 40-by-40-foot lease area within the 168.55-acre MISD Timberview High School property from Office Commercial (OC) to Planned Development for Office Commercial (PD-OC) to allow a 105-foot telecommunications tower, addressing the required three-to-one distance setback from residential. - Staff Presentation: Principal Planner Kevin Charles explained the tower is needed for capacity and coverage, especially for student data usage. The proposed location is in the northwest corner to minimize impact on future school development. The three-to-one setback encroaches on a residential estate zone to the north (linear park) and west (fence line). Staff recommended opaque gates and additional landscaping (two ornamental trees, ten shrubs) along South Collins Street. - Applicant Position: Alan Scavilli (Broadest Services) stated Verizon will build the tower, which will be available for co-location. He noted the lease term is typically 5-10 years with automatic renewals up to 40-50 years. He agreed to the opaque gates and noted landscaping challenges but committed to work with staff. - Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Blake asked about co-location and tower density in the area; applicant confirmed sharing and noted data demand requires more towers. Commissioner Blake supported the project but requested landscaping improvements. - Public Comment: None. - Outcome: Motion to approve by Commissioner Blake, seconded by Commissioner Sumpter, with the condition that the applicant honor the opaque gates and landscaping proposed by staff. Passed 7-0. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM. The next regular session is scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington, Texas, convened on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting was called to order with seven commissioners present. The agenda included approval of previous minutes and two plats under the consent agenda, both approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - Minutes of August 21, 2024 Plat Session Meeting: Approved by a vote of 7-0. - Final Plat - SDI Addition: Located south of Zuefeldt Drive and west of New York Avenue, addresses 2010 Zuefeldt Drive and 7212 New York Avenue. Zoned Planned Development (PD). Approved with conditions as part of consent agenda. - Conveyance Plat - Greens Field Addition Lots 1CR-1 and 1CR-2: Located north of West Lamar Boulevard and west of North Cooper Street, address 1840 North Cooper Street. Zoned Planned Development (PD). Approved with conditions as part of consent agenda. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Sumpter, seconded by Commissioner Blake, carried 7-0. - Approval of Consent Agenda (Plats to be Approved with Conditions): Motion by Commissioner Blake, seconded by Commissioner Finley, carried 7-0. - No items were withdrawn from the consent agenda, no extension requests were considered, and no plats were disapproved or denied. The meeting adjourned after the brief session.

The Arlington City Council convened in a special meeting on September 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting included an executive session for real property and economic development negotiations, followed by an open session with presentations on the Comprehensive Plan Element: Economic Development Strategic Plan, a University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) update, and discussion of informal staff reports on traffic safety, regional mobility, the CAPER report, the FY2025 budget, and future agenda items. No votes were taken; all items were for discussion only. Discussion Items - Comprehensive Plan Element: Economic Development Strategic Plan - Marty Wieder, Executive Director of Arlington Economic Development Corporation, and Gus Garcia, Director of the Office of Economic Development, presented the strategic plan. Key goals include maintaining competitive positioning, transformational redevelopment, and high-impact community development. Target industries include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, medical equipment, industrial machinery, and professional business services. The plan emphasizes leveraging UTA partnerships, expanding business retention and attraction tools, and supporting small and minority-owned businesses. - Councilmember Boxall raised concerns about balancing housing diversity with commercial development and asked how economic development can address housing needs. Wieder and Garcia noted that employers are asking about housing and schools, and that they are encouraging realtors to participate in the comprehensive plan committees. - Councilmember Peel asked about access to capital for development projects, noting conservative lending institutions. Wieder mentioned exploring PACE financing, new market tax credits, and an annual EDC report to share success stories with lenders. Garcia stressed that the city focuses on getting deals done efficiently. - Councilmember Gonzalez highlighted the rise of investor-owned homes (20% of single-family homes) as a concern. Wieder suggested exploring opportunity zones for residential redevelopment. - UTA Update - President Jennifer Cowley presented an update on UTA's strategic plan, new academic programs (hospitality, entrepreneurship, Mexican American Studies), microcredentials, and the RISE 100 initiative to hire 100 new faculty. She discussed the UTA West branch campus in Parker County, current construction projects (Maverick Hall, Life Science Building, Greek Life Center), and planned University Center redevelopment. She also mentioned potential redevelopment of the former social work building site near downtown. - Cowley addressed concerns about the announcement of UTA West, explaining it was a branch campus (not a new institution) and that the board supported UTA. She stated there is no imminent merger with UTD. - Councilmember Piel asked about the future of the Cooper and Abram corner partnership. Cowley said active conversations are ongoing but need a thoughtful, mutual-benefit approach. - Councilmember Odom-Wesley asked about UTA's collaboration with the Housing Channel to build homes for seniors. Cowley confirmed the program and expressed openness to similar projects for veterans. - Councilmember Hogg asked about student housing needs. Cowley noted the new Maverick Hall will help, but there are challenges for students with families and for renewal of aging apartment stock near campus. - Councilmember Gonzalez asked about the College Park District (Spaniolo) and the creek off Mitchell. Cowley said a barbecue restaurant is coming, and the campus master plan will address the creek corridor. - Traffic Safety in Arlington - Chief Al Jones presented an update on traffic safety. He noted a reduction in overall accidents and fatalities due to the Safe Roads Initiative, but pedestrian fatalities remain high (35% of fatal crashes). Traffic stops have increased, and the department is focusing on changing behavior through education and enforcement. - Councilmember Peel asked about the decline in traffic enforcement post-2020. Jones acknowledged national trends and said Arlington is moving back toward proactive policing, with a 17% reduction in violent crime last year. - Councilmember Galante shared state data showing a decline in traffic stops statewide while fatalities increased. He asked about the correlation and any changes in policing practice. Jones cited COVID and the George Floyd effect as factors, and emphasized using technology alongside traditional enforcement. - Councilmember Odom-Wesley asked about technology for traffic enforcement. Keith Brooks, Director of Public Works, explained that the upcoming intelligent transportation system upgrade will improve signal timing and detection, but is not a red-light camera system. It can provide data to police for hotspot enforcement. - Councilmember Boxall asked about pedestrian safety data sharing. Brooks confirmed the system can identify high-violation intersections. - Councilmember Galante asked about adding one second to yellow and all-red intervals. Brooks said they follow state and federal standards and do not plan to change them, as larger intersections already have longer clearance times. - Mayor Ross asked about the impact of increased calls for service and scrutiny on proactive policing. Jones agreed that these factors have reduced proactive stops, but Arlington is improving. He noted that citations are not the only measure; officer discretion is important, and the department receives positive feedback even from cited drivers. - Councilmember Pham confirmed the goal of reaching 278 officers and praised the professionalism of the department. - FY2024 City Council Priority - Enhance Regional Mobility - Deputy City Manager Lemuel Randolph and Ann Foss, Planning Manager, presented the quarterly newsletter highlighting progress on streets, drone delivery, safe routes to school, and safe streets initiatives. - Councilmember Odom-Wesley asked about the Connect Arlington plan from 2017. Foss noted that on-demand ride share and autonomous vehicle pilots were implemented, and other recommendations (high-speed rail, high-intensity bus) are being pursued regionally. - Councilmember Boxall emphasized the connection between land use and transportation policy, citing a recent regional meeting. Foss confirmed that the thoroughfare development plan now uses a context-sensitive approach, and the comprehensive plan will further integrate land use and transportation. - Community and Neighborhood Development - Program Year 2023 CAPER - Councilmember Boxall, Chair of the committee, reported that the committee met and reviewed the PY2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Public service programs with CDBG funds served approximately 26,000 persons in 2023, including day habilitation, food pantries, housing navigation, job training, child care, senior meals, tutoring, and dental health. The council will vote on this report at the next meeting. - Fiscal Year 2025 Budget - City Manager Trey Yelverton provided an update on the budget. He noted that the North Police Station renovation is underway with a building permit issued, and the contractor bid will be on the agenda soon. The request for $39,000 in janitorial services was not included because the station won't be occupied until FY2026. - Councilmember Gonzalez asked about the elimination of the Code Enforcement Director position. Yelverton explained that the position was vacant, and he is reorganizing code and animal services under Nora Coronado, who will also lead the clean team effort. He emphasized that code compliance remains a priority, and the reorganization aims to reduce costs and improve spans of control. - Councilmember Hunter voiced initial concern but said she trusts the process, and Yelverton assured that course corrections will be made if needed. - Councilmember Odom-Wesley thanked Yelverton for the budget process and transparency. Key Outcomes - No formal votes or decisions were taken during the meeting; all items were for discussion only. - Councilmember Hogg requested a future agenda item on potential charter amendments to be included with the upcoming bond election. - Mayor Ross requested a future agenda item on possible updates or changes to the sign standards ordinance. - The meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.

The Arlington City Council convened in regular session on September 3, 2024, at 6:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram Street, and adjourned at 6:49 p.m. All nine council members were present. The meeting included a proclamation for National Night Out, approval of a 16-item consent agenda, a public hearing for a Municipal Setting Designation, and first reading of a Construction Chapter amendment. All agenda items were approved unanimously (9-0). Special Presentations - Mayor Jim Ross proclaimed October 1, 2024, as National Night Out. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones accepted the proclamation and noted that the city registered over 140 National Night Out parties in the past two years and aims to increase registered parties by 15% to at least 200 in 2024. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved without discussion or opposition. It included: - Minute Orders: Renewal of contract for breakaway sign posts ($90,306); renewal for overhead door repair ($95,000); sole source purchase of meter data management system support/hosting ($57,623); sole source purchase of Biotage Horizon Extraction System ($78,093); 2024 street maintenance concrete repairs ($193,840); two-year contract for intelligent transportation system evaluation services ($580,485); engineering services contract for Stream VC(A)-1 drainage study, Phase 2 ($249,708); contract for Animal Services Center repairs ($111,789). - Ordinances (Final Reading): Specific Use Permit SUP24-7 for a banquet hall at 333 South Bowen Road; Zoning Case PD24-11 for a Home2Suites Hotel at 4400 South Collins Street; Zoning Case PD24-14 for office/commercial and kennel uses at 107 West Randol Mill Road; Zoning Case PD24-16 for limited office uses plus massage therapy and personal services at 500 and 600 South Davis Drive; settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the 2024 Rate Review Mechanism filing, approving rate adjustments and establishing a benchmark for pension and retiree medical costs. - Resolutions: Renewal of two-year contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent property tax collection; renewal of contract with the same firm for delinquent municipal court debt collection; resolution supporting Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley’s nomination to the National League of Cities Board of Directors. Public Hearing – Municipal Setting Designation 24-1 (408 113th Street) - A public hearing was opened at 6:42 p.m. Lance Crabtree of Terracon Consultants, representing the applicant, presented the request for a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) for property at 408 113th Street. The site, formerly a bulk chemical distribution and cleaning operation, has groundwater contamination with trichloroethylene (TCE), 1,1-dichloroethylene, and arsenic plumes. The MSD would prohibit the use of groundwater for potable purposes, closing the drinking water exposure pathway, while other pathways (soil, inhalation) remain assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. No other speakers registered. The public hearing closed at 6:45 p.m. Councilmember Odom-Wesley moved to approve first reading of the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Galante; the motion carried 9-0. Discussion Items – Construction Chapter Amendment (First Reading) - Alex Busken, Interim Director of Code Compliance Services, presented the first reading of an ordinance amending Article XVI (Dangerous Buildings) of the Construction chapter. The amendment clarifies that any building constructed without permits or final inspections is presumed to be dangerous, allowing staff to address such structures through the city’s dangerous/substandard building program. No public speakers commented. Councilmember Boxall moved to approve first reading, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez; the motion carried 9-0. Citizen Participation - No citizens registered to speak. No public comments were made. Announcements - Councilmember Pham noted that September 7, 2024, marks Brazil’s 202nd Independence Day and requested prayers for Brazil’s freedom of speech. - Acting City Secretary Martha Garcia reminded that City Council meetings are rebroadcast on Sundays at 6 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6:30 a.m., and can be viewed online at www.arlingtontx.gov. Key Outcomes - National Night Out proclamation: Accepted by Police Chief Al Jones. - Consent agenda: Approved unanimously (9-0) with 16 items. - Municipal Setting Designation 24-1: First reading ordinance approved (9-0). - Construction Chapter Amendment: First reading ordinance approved (9-0). - Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

The Arlington City Council held a special meeting on August 27, 2024, beginning at 11:15 a.m. with an executive session (recessed at 1:06 p.m., reconvened at 1:36 p.m.) and adjourning at 4:42 p.m. The open session focused on work session items, informal staff reports, and committee reports, with no formal votes taken. Key discussions included water conservation, the FY2025 annual audit plan, the 2024 single-family housing profile, comprehensive plan elements, and the FY2025 budget. Discussion Items Water Conservation Presentation by Tarrant Regional Water District (3.1) - Dan Buhman, General Manager of the Tarrant Regional Water District, presented on water conservation efforts. Key points: - The district supplies water to 2.5 million people across 11 counties and is the second largest water supplier in Texas. - 65,000 people moved into the service area in the past year, driving demand growth. - Over the next seven years, $1.5 billion in infrastructure will be built, including new wetlands for water reuse and replacement of aging pipelines. - Conservation programs saved 27 billion gallons last year (20% of municipal supply). - Councilmember Boxall asked about water reclamation for large developments; Buhman noted it is technically feasible but cost-effectiveness varies. Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Plan (3.2) - City Auditor Susan Edwards presented the FY2025 audit plan, based on risk assessments and department surveys. Proposed audits include: - Contract administration, overtime (police/fire), planning and development permitting, real estate services, recruitment/selection processes, risk management, SCADA assessment follow-up, and Workday post-implementation audit. - The plan also includes 500 unallocated hours for emergent requests and follow-up on prior audits. - Councilmember Odom-Wesley asked about benchmarking with other cities; Edwards confirmed compliance with government auditing standards. 2024 Single-Family Housing Profile Report (3.3) - Sarah Stubblefield, Strategic Initiatives Manager, presented the housing profile, an update of a 2012 report. Key findings: - Median house age: 40 years (built 1984). Median appraisal value more than doubled from $117,000 (2012) to nearly $300,000 (2023). - 21% of single-family homes are investor-owned (up from 18% in 2013, an increase of 4,600 homes). - 25% of homeowners with a mortgage are housing-cost burdened (spending over 30% of income on housing costs). - Median household income: $71,700 (2.6% increase in constant dollars since 2010). - Councilmembers discussed the balance of single-family vs. multifamily zoning and the impact of investor-owned properties. Boxall requested further analysis on institutional investors. Comprehensive Plan Element: Small Area and Corridor Plans (3.4) - Gincy Thoppil, Planning and Development Services Director, reviewed six adopted corridor plans (360, South Cooper, Downtown, US 287, Division Street, New York Avenue, and Collins/Pioneer). - The city is updating the comprehensive plan; an RFP for a consultant closed on August 22 with five applications. A steering committee will be formed from 92 applicants, with appointments on September 17. - Councilmember Boxall suggested aligning corridor plans with the comp plan update and providing education for steering committee members. Informal Staff Reports (4.1–4.5) - 4.1 Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity Grant for Healthy AIM Pilot Program: No discussion. - 4.2 ACTIV Construction and Operational Update: No discussion. - 4.3 FJ 'Red' Kane and Informal Trails: Michael Debrecht (Parks and Recreation) reported mixed citizen feedback (50/50). Councilmember Gonzalez noted strong opposition from adjacent residents due to traffic, erosion, and safety concerns. The city is placing

The Arlington City Council held its regular meeting on August 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting included appointments, approval of consent agenda items, four public hearings on zoning and land-use proposals, a first reading of a natural gas rate settlement, and citizen participation. All votes were unanimous except where noted. Consent Calendar - Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Russ Gamber appointed to the Emergency Physicians’ Advisory Board (Place 1, term expiring June 30, 2026). - Executive Session Items: Approved resolution authorizing acquisition of sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements for the Mary and Jimmie Hooper Park Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation project (2222 W. Arbrook Blvd.) and settlement of negotiations for a street right-of-way easement and temporary construction easement for the Mansfield Webb Road (Silo Road to Collins Street) project (848 Mansfield Webb Rd.). - Minutes: Approved minutes from the August 1 joint special meeting, August 6 afternoon and evening meetings, and August 13 regular meeting. - Consent Agenda – Minute Orders (26 items): Included annual requirements contracts for water meter transceivers ($2,262,000), water instrumentation and testing supplies ($600,000), SCADA support services ($60,000), water repair parts ($2,118,468), life insurance and disability coverage ($1,861,074), employee assistance program ($291,455), medical plan administration ($5,608,001), specific stop loss ($1,048,107), temporary event labor for Esports Stadium ($535,000), landscape maintenance ($307,510), elevator maintenance ($84,372), fleet maintenance ($6,373,146), elevator replacements at City Tower ($1,798,788.67), construction materials testing for Fire Station No. 8 ($132,638), form-based zoning code development ($248,300), Oncor pole contact rental ($57,729.44), 2024 Reclamation and Concrete Program ($3,438,790), ePlanREVIEW software support ($120,609), Workday/eBuilder integration services ($412,000), security upgrades at City Hall ($1,017,692), rebuild of Fire Station No. 8 ($9,659,258), Waterway Lift Station rehabilitation engineering ($313,600), reversible lane-use control signs for Entertainment District ($373,088), chairs for Fire Department communications ($73,240), carpet installation ($80,525), and workstation consoles ($802,894). - Consent Agenda – Ordinances Final Reading (5 items): Approved zoning change to Planned Development for limited RS-5 uses at Veritas Way (PD23-26), revised Specific Use Permit for used vehicle sales at 2118 E. Abram St. (SUP22-3R1), amendment to Traffic and Motor Vehicles chapter adding Park and Ride Facilities section, Nuisance Animal Ordinance (fines up to $2,000), and electric franchise grant to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. - Consent Agenda – Resolutions (10 items): Created International Corridor Implementation Steering Committee, created and appointed 2025 Citizens’ Bond Committee, authorized lease and sublease for off-site parking for a boutique hotel at 900/908 E. Division St. (1109 Harrison Ave.), retroactively approved emergency cleanup of 20% sodium hydroxide spill at John Kubala Water Treatment Plant ($58,876.50), authorized grant agreement with TCEQ for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (airport ground support equipment), authorized subaward agreement with University of Minnesota for Healthy Arlington Innovative Mobility pilot program ($144,000), authorized RFP procurement method for software replacement of Amanda, approved Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Plan, and authorized a Private Sidewalk and Landscape License Agreement with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. Public Hearings: Consideration of Ordinances First Reading 11.1 – Specific Use Permit SUP24-7 (333 S. Bowen Road) – Banquet Hall Applicant Cordelia Odunayo (Bliss Banquet Hall) presented. No public speakers. Councilmembers noted applicant agreed to nine stipulations from Planning and Zoning. - Motion: Councilmember L. Pham moved to approve; seconded by Councilmember R. Gonzalez. Passed 9-0. 11.2 – Zoning Case PD24-11 (Home2Suites Hotel, 4400 S. Collins Street) – Planned Development for Airport Overlay-General Commercial plus Upper Midscale Hotel Applicant Hiren Desai (Stonewood Hotels) presented, noting design improvements made after council feedback. One non-speaker registered in support. No opposition speakers. - Motion: Councilmember A. Piel moved to approve; seconded by Councilmember M. Galante. Passed 8-1 (Councilmember N. Hunter voted nay). 11.3 – Zoning Case PD24-14 (107 W. Randol Mill Road) – Planned Development for Office Commercial plus Kennel, Commercial with outside run Applicant Bryan Cotter (on behalf of Arlington Dog Daycare) presented. Three speakers in support (including applicant Preston Nicks) and two in opposition (Cecilia Gonzalez and Gayla Turley, owners of Pixie Paws Pet Palace, a nearby facility). Discussion focused on market saturation, competition, and traffic. Mayor Ross and Councilmember Boxall questioned the opposition; Councilmember Galante supported cooperation. Councilmember Hogg (virtual) expressed concern about saturation and location. Applicant noted Pixie Paws is 700 feet away and that the proposed facility offers a different model (kennel vs. kennel-free). - Motion: Councilmember A. Piel moved to approve; seconded by Councilmember L. Pham. Passed 6-3 (Councilmembers N. Hunter, B. Hogg, and B. Odom-Wesley voted nay). 11.4 – Zoning Case PD24-16 (500 and 600 S. Davis Drive) – Planned Development for Limited Office uses plus Massage Therapy and General Personal Services Applicant Jim Maibach (Paco Southwest Realty) presented, noting a neighborhood meeting led to a less intense zoning request. Three speakers in support (including property owners Tom Cravens and Linda Dipert). One speaker in opposition (Denise Upchurch, neighbor) expressed concerns about property values and potential uses. Applicant noted a new fence installed and that daycare was removed from the application. - Motion: Councilmember A. Piel moved to approve; seconded by Councilmember L. Pham. Passed 9-0. Consideration of Ordinances – First Reading 12.1 – Settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding 2024 Rate Review Mechanism Filing Assistant City Attorney David Johnson presented. The settlement reduces a requested rate increase by Atmos. No public speakers. - Motion: Councilmember B. Odom-Wesley moved to approve; seconded by Councilmember M. Galante. Passed 9-0. (First reading; second reading scheduled for a future meeting.) Citizen Participation - A resident requested a crossover on Mazoka Drive to allow left turns onto Turner Street. - Bradley Henshaw raised concerns about litter, stray animals, and aging facilities. - James Allen advocated for improved public transportation, noting low voter turnout in past referendums. - Jeremy Clark proposed an ordinance to allow vending of non-perishable items near the Entertainment District to enhance visitor experience and generate revenue. - Mark Whiting (Fannon Farm Homeowners Association) presented survey results opposing proposed changes to neighborhood park trails due to safety, parking, and infrastructure issues. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items approved unanimously. - SUP24-7 (banquet hall) approved unanimously. - PD24-11 (Home2Suites Hotel) approved 8-1. - PD24-14 (dog daycare) approved 6-3. - PD24-16 (limited office) approved unanimously. - Atmos Energy settlement approved on first reading. - Citizen comments were received for staff follow-up; no formal council action taken.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Arlington, Texas, convened on August 21, 2024, at 5:36 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting addressed four zoning cases, approval of prior minutes, and a continuance request. All actions were approved with majority votes, several with conditions including community engagement and design enhancements. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the August 7, 2024 regular session (9 ayes, 0 nays, Commissioner Maddox abstained). Public Comments & Testimony - For case PD24-13 (1601 East Bardin Road), Wayne Winters (Kennerdale resident and representative of the property owner) spoke in support of the light industrial project, explaining the history of the site and noting that the current Community Commercial zoning was not suitable. No speakers opposed. - For cases PD24-22 and PD24-18, only the applicants and staff presented; no public speakers in opposition. - For PD24-18, eight online petitions of support were submitted. Discussion Items PD23-37 (1600 East Pioneer Parkway) – Continuance Request - The applicant requested a continuance to September 18, 2024. The commission unanimously approved the continuance (9 ayes, 0 nays). PD24-22 (100, 120, 150, & 200 East Stephens Street) – Rezone to Planned Development for Light Industrial - Staff reported on the proposal to rezone 4 adjacent lots (totaling approximately 6.9 acres) from General Commercial to Planned Development for limited light industrial uses. Applicant Tyler Thomas (Trumont Group) presented plans for three industrial buildings (28,000–41,000 sq ft each) with screening walls, landscaping, and a focus on small-business tenants. Commissioners discussed truck traffic and building appearance. The motion to approve included a list of excluded uses (e.g., pawn shop, secondhand goods store, salvage yard) and required the developer to work with staff on building glazing of at least 25-30% on facades facing the street. Passed 9-0. PD24-13 (1601 East Bardin Road) – Rezone to Planned Development for Light Industrial - Staff presented the request for a 3.547-acre site from Community Commercial to Planned Development for a 46,000 sq ft warehouse with office/showroom. Applicant Todd Marchisani (Box Investment Group) detailed the design, market need (0% vacancy for new buildings under 50,000 sq ft in the area), and plans for a 30-foot landscape buffer. Neighboring property representative Wayne Winters offered support. Commissioners raised concerns about traffic and neighbor engagement. The motion to approve included additional use exclusions (general retail store, heavy machinery rental and sales) and a requirement for the applicant to hold a community meeting before the City Council hearing (scheduled for September 17, 2024). Passed 8-0. PD24-18 (2760 East Abram Street) – Rezone to Planned Development for Car Wash - Staff reported on the proposal for a 1.846-acre site currently zoned General Commercial, requesting Planned Development for a Feel Great Car Wash. The site contains a 50-ft natural gas easement, limiting development options. Applicants Allie Sandoval, Harrison Hemphill, and Samir Mohammed presented their company’s track record, community involvement (budgeting $20,000 annually for local donations), and site plan featuring a 4,522 sq ft automated car wash with 28 vacuum stalls and 30-40 vehicle stacking. With the easement, they requested deviations from masonry wall screening requirements, offering additional landscaping instead. Commissioners discussed a berm as an alternative. Motion to approve with conditions: add a 2-ft high berm along Osler Drive to screen the stacking lane and ensure landscaping maintained at highest standards. Passed 9-0. Key Outcomes - PD23-37: Continued to September 18, 2024. - PD24-22: Approved with 9-0 vote; included use exclusions and glazing commitment. - PD24-13: Approved with 8-0 vote; included additional use exclusions and a required community meeting before City Council. - PD24-18: Approved with 9-0 vote; included a berm along Osler Drive and landscaping maintenance pledge. - No opposition testimony was presented at the meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington convened a regular plat session on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 101 West Abram Street. Chairperson Dr. Ignacio Nunez presided. All nine commissioners were present: Chairperson Nunez, Commissioners Blake, Sumpter, Finley, Ware, Payne, Greer, Carter, and Maddox. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Finley and remarks on decorum. The session focused on approval of prior minutes and two consent agendas with no public speakers or extended discussion. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (August 7, 2024 Plat Session): Moved by Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Finley. Approved 8–0 with Commissioner Maddox abstaining. - Consent Agenda – Plats to be Approved with Conditions: Moved by Commissioner Ware, seconded by Commissioner Payne. Approved unanimously (9–0). Items included: - Final Plat – Villas of Webb Addition (Lots 1–9, Block A; Lots 1–35, Block B; Lots 1–15, Block C; HOA-1 and HOA-2), zoned PD RM-12, west of New York Avenue and south of Mansfield Webb Road. - Replat – Viridian Village 3C (47.297 acres, creating 272 single-family lots and 49 non-residential lots), zoned PD mixed residential/non-residential, south of Trinity Boulevard and east of Prairie Crest Lane. - Amending Plat – Lakeside at Viridian Collins East Phase 1L Addition Block 4 Lot 12R, zoned PD residential/non-residential, south of Blue Lake Boulevard and east of North Collins Street, address 3178 Cliff Swallow Lane. - Amending Plat – Lakeside at Viridian Collins East Phase 1L Addition Block 4 Lots 13R1R, 14R1–25R1, 26XR1, same zoning, address 3180 N Cliff Swallow Lane. - Minor Plat – Bretado Addition Lot 22R, Block 2, zoned RS-7.2, south of West Bardin Road and west of Kelly Elliott Road, address 4357 Green Acres Circle. - Replat – Ink Arlington Properties Addition Lot 6R, zoned EDO-IM, north of East Division Street and west of Stadium Drive, address 520 Michener Drive. - Consent Agenda – Plats to be Disapproved or Denied: Moved by Commissioner Blake, seconded by Commissioner Sumpter. Approved unanimously (9–0). Item included: - Replat – Great Southwest Industrial District, Site 8A and 8A-1, zoned EDO-IM, north of Avenue H East and east of North Watson Road, address 1110 North Watson Road. Public Comments & Testimony - None. Discussion Items - No separate discussion items were considered; all plats were handled via consent agendas. Key Outcomes - Minutes of the August 7, 2024 plat session were approved 8–0 (one abstention). - Six plats were approved with conditions by a 9–0 vote. - One plat (Great Southwest Industrial District) was disapproved/denied by a 9–0 vote. - No extension requests (Item VII) or plats withdrawn from the consent agenda (Item VIII) were considered. - The plat session was adjourned at approximately 5:45 PM, followed by a brief pause before the regular session.