Public Meetings - Carrollton, Texas

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 6:00 PM and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM on May 5, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall. Eight of nine commissioners were present (Commissioner Mark Yarborough absent). The meeting addressed three public hearing items: a historic designation nomination, a TABC distance waiver for a restaurant, and a special use permit for a private micro school. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and the commission forwarded two items to City Council and denied one. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved the April 7, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. - Replat – Newcrest Centre Subdivision (PLRP 2022-041): Approved final action on a replat of an approximately 22-acre tract on East Trinity Mills Road, re-subdividing Block A, Lot 1R into two lots (Lot 1R-1 and Lot 2R-B). Motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3 – Historic Designation (Mary Heads Carter Park): Reverend Willie Rainwater (206 Southern Oaks, Carrollton) spoke in support, sharing family history and the park's significance. Al Overholt (2216 Ridgewood, liaison for Wood Creek Neighborhood Association) spoke in favor, emphasizing the family's contributions. One card of opposition was received, but no opponent spoke. - Item 4 – TABC Distance Waiver (Antico89 Pizza & Sports): No public testimony was offered. The applicant did not appear. - Item 5 – Special Use Permit (Great Hearts Micro School): Barbara Rayleigh (2026A Falcon Ridge Drive, Carrollton) spoke in opposition, citing traffic concerns near Rosemeade and Old Denton Road, especially with nearby Harmony and Creek View schools. The applicant, Jale Kim (10417 Netty Street, Fort Worth), provided closing remarks emphasizing the micro-school model and low enrollment. Discussion Items - Item 3 – Historic Designation: Commissioner Denholm noted the property meets criteria for historic significance. Staff (Cody Scallions, museum curator) confirmed the designation would not affect maintenance of park structures. The commission discussed the importance of preserving local history. - Item 4 – TABC Distance Waiver: Staff (Molly Coryell) recommended denial because the shared common areas (bathrooms, etc.) with an adjacent church raised health and safety concerns. Economic hardship is not a valid criterion. Commissioner Foster noted the variance would run with the land, setting a precedent. Several commissioners expressed concern about future unknown tenants. The motion to approve failed. - Item 5 – Special Use Permit: Staff recommended approval with stipulations (max 50 students, adherence to floor plan and traffic plan). Transportation staff stated the site has adequate queuing capacity and the 50-student enrollment would generate about 200 vehicle trips per day, insignificant compared to nearby retail and larger schools. Enforceability of stipulations was discussed (code enforcement, fines up to $2,000/day). Key Outcomes - Item 3 – Historic Designation: Motion to close public hearing and approve a historic landmark designation for Mary Heads Carter Park, substantially similar to the proposed marker, passed unanimously. Forwarded to City Council for June 7, 2022 meeting. - Item 4 – TABC Distance Waiver (PLADR 2022-45): Motion to close public hearing and approve the variance failed by a vote of 1 for (Commissioner Diamond) and 7 against. The applicant has 10 days to file a written appeal to the Planning Department for City Council consideration. - Item 5 – Special Use Permit (PLSUP 2021-234 Great Hearts Micro School): Motion to close public hearing and approve the SUP with staff stipulations passed unanimously. Forwarded to City Council for June 7, 2022 meeting. - Staff Reports: Update on recent City Council actions (approvals for Aviva mixed-use development, JBL height increase, Savoy alternative wall continued, Hebron/Huffines car wash, Tint Auto Care, Mickey's Town Daycare approved 5-2, Carrolltown multifamily approved 6-1, and three LR-1 rezoning map amendments approved unanimously).

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 5:45 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. Two of the nine commission seats were absent. No public testimony was allowed during the briefing. The consent agenda was approved unanimously; the public hearing docket included a multifamily SUP, vehicle wrap/tint, car wash, perimeter wall, daycare, and multiple zoning district amendments. Public hearing cases were forwarded to the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting. Consent Calendar - The commission approved the March 3, 2022 meeting minutes with a clerical correction (the word sale instead of sell on page 10). - Approved Replat PLRP 2022-30, Metrocrest Lot 1R, Block 1, an approximately 4.658-acre tract at the northwest corner of North Josey Lane and Walnut Avenue, abandoning existing easements and dedicating new easements. - Approved PLJBL 2022-025, Prologis Belt Line, a major alternative standard under the JBL Josey-Belt Line Redevelopment Overlay for an approximately 66.5-acre tract at Belt Line Road and Webb Chapel Road to allow increased maximum building height in the PD-191/LI district. - The consent agenda motion by Commissioner Denholm, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough, passed unanimously with staff stipulations. Public Comments & Testimony - CarollTown Apartments (item 4): Donald Bernie and Ronald McClellan, of the adjacent accounting firm at 1415 East Belt Line Road, expressed concern about overflow parking from visitors using their lot and about the proposed three-story height blocking their view. Staff noted an opposition letter had been received. - Tint Shop Car Wrap (item 5): An appearance card was submitted for Michelle Gonzalez, but no oral comments were made. - Car Wash (item 6): Andrew Shepard, CEO of Carnation Auto Spa, spoke on behalf of the applicant and answered commissioner questions; no public comments were offered. - Savoy II Perimeter Wall (item 7): No public testimony was offered. - Mickey's Town Daycare (item 8): No public comments were offered. - Items 9-12 (2000 Old Denton Rd; PD-63; PD-122; NS District Removal and LR-1 Amendments): No public testimony was offered. Discussion Items - PLSUP 2022-029 CarollTown Apartments: Staff recommended approval of a 12-unit, three-story multifamily building on about 0.53 acre at the north side of Belt Line Road, about 125 feet east of Erie Street. The site has one access point from Belt Line, a required left-turn lane, and 19 on-site parking spaces versus the 18 required (1.5 per unit). Stipulations cap units at 12 and allow up to 38 feet/three stories. Applicant Terry Wright of Right Group Architects said the unit mix would be six one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units and estimated rents starting around $1.75 per square foot. The motion to approve passed 6-1, with Commissioner Martin voting against. - PLSUP 2022-027 Tint Shop Car Wrap: Staff recommended approval of a special use permit for a vehicle wrap and window tint business in a 2,200-square-foot suite at 1800 N. I-35E, Suite 112. Vehicle access is from the rear/east side of the building. The motion passed unanimously. - PLSUP 2022-028 Car Wash: Staff recommended approval of a full-service car wash on 1.21 acres at 1401 West Hebron Parkway. The proposal removes an existing lube center, adds parking and customer detailing/vacuum spaces, refreshes the building, and upgrades landscaping. Andrew Shepard said the existing auto body tenant would remain for about two years and the space would later become equipment storage. The motion passed unanimously. - PLZ 2022-026 Savoy II Perimeter Wall: Staff recommended approval of a PD-52 amendment for the approximately 19.5-acre Savoy II subdivision along Keller Springs Road to replace decaying masonry panels with board-on-board wood screening while retaining brick columns and wrought iron. A stipulation requires replacement in complete sections. The motion passed unanimously. - PLSUP 2021-206 Mickey's Town Daycare: Staff recommended approval of a child daycare in a 4,100-square-foot suite at 2155 Marsh Lane, Suite 124. Transportation staff said a northbound Marsh Lane driveway with about 100 feet of left-turn storage was reviewed. Commissioner Foster opposed the SUP, citing Marsh Lane congestion during rush hour; Commissioner Denholm supported it, noting the traffic engineering review. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner Foster voting against. - PLZ 2022-017 2000 Old Denton Rd: Staff-initiated rezoning of about 0.686 acre from Neighborhood Service (NS) to Local Retail (LR-1) with a one-story height limit. The motion passed unanimously. - PLZ 2022-023 PD-122 Amendment: Staff-initiated amendment to PD-122 at the southwest corner of North Josey Lane and King Arthur Boulevard, changing the base zoning of Tracts 2 and 3 from O-4/NS to O-4/LR-1. Commissioner Martin asked about the purpose; staff explained it aligns with eliminating the NS district and permits a slightly larger set of uses, not current development plans. The motion passed unanimously. The commission considered this item before item 10. - PLZ 2022-022 PD-63 Amendment: Staff-initiated amendment for the 1.37-acre northeast corner of East Frankford Road and Standridge Drive, changing the base zoning from NS to LR-1. The motion passed unanimously. - PLZT 2021-250 NS District Removal and LR-1 Amendments: Staff proposed text amendments to eliminate the Neighborhood Service district, repeal Article XIII, remove the NS column from the land use matrix, and prohibit theaters, beverages manufacturing, jewelry and silver manufacturing, and sign manufacturing in LR-1. Staff said outreach included property owners and neighbors within 200 feet. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business / Staff Reports - Staff reported on April 5, 2022 City Council actions: the racetrack at Belt Line and Luna Road was approved; the event center SUP on Belt Line Road was denied; the gas station at Kelly and Trinity Mills SUP was approved; the medical office on Marsh Lane was approved; and CZO text amendments for smoking establishments were approved. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 1-3 approved unanimously. - Case 4 approved 6-1, with Commissioner Martin opposed. - Cases 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 approved unanimously. - Case 8 approved 6-1, with Commissioner Foster opposed. - All public hearing cases were forwarded to the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting. - The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m.

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on March 3, 2022, in Council Chambers at Carrollton City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road. Eight of nine commissioners were present; Willadine Martin was absent. The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, held public hearings on 11 zoning and special-use-permit cases, and acted on a staff-initiated package of zoning text amendments. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approved the January 6, 2022 meeting minutes. - Approved, with staff stipulations, the replat of Carrollton Self Storage Addition (PLRP 2022-05), the replat of Garages of Texas Tarpley Addition (PLRP 2022-012), the replat of Standridge Stadium (PLRP 2021-11), and the technical site plan for Seven Brew Drive-Thru Coffee (PLTSP 2021-265). For Standridge Stadium, the commission expressly found the right-of-way dedication necessary and proportional to the proposed development. Public Hearings 6. Beltline Event Hall – PLSUP 2021-257 - Staff recommended denial of a special use permit for an event center at 1510 East Beltline Road (0.907 acre, PD-169/LR-2), but listed suggested stipulations if the commission chose to approve it. - Applicant Megan Talhall spoke in favor, saying the event space occupies roughly 1,200 square feet in her Farmers Insurance building, has a maximum of about 60 people, and helps her pay building taxes and give back to the community. She stated she had held about 60 events in six months, received 11 noise complaints, and had since prohibited outdoor music and tested indoor sound levels. - Opponents Dr. Robert Putnam (1513 Francis Street), Jerry Statz (1514 Francis Street), and Dylan Branton (1505 Francis Street) spoke in opposition, citing loud music, late hours, invasion of privacy, and concern that the SUP would run with the land. Scott Davis (1515 Francis Street), although initially marked as in favor, spoke in opposition, describing bright lights and noise that reached his backyard. - A motion to approve with staff stipulations failed, with only Commissioner Foster voting in favor; the applicant was advised of the 10-day written appeal right to the City Council. 7. Champion Billiard – PLSUP 2021-263 - Staff recommended denial of a 2,040-square-foot billiard hall/amusement use at 1060 West Frankford Road, Suite 216 (PD-130/LR-1), because of its location directly adjacent to single-family residential uses. - Applicant Jay Wu spoke in favor, describing the business as a sports-oriented billiard club rather than a bar-style pool hall, with proposed restrictions including no alcohol, patrons 18 or older, and hours from noon to 10 p.m. - Neighbors Kelly Bailey (3107 Regency), Douglas Collins (3102 Regency), and Shannon Stigler (3120 Regency) opposed, citing property appearance, trash, noise, proximity to Creekview High School, after-school student hangouts, property values, and a September 26, 2021 shooting near a hookah lounge farther west on Frankford. - A motion to approve with staff stipulations failed; the chair advised the applicant of the 10-day appeal right. 8. Lionheart Children’s Academy at Bent Tree Bible – PLSUP 2021-261 - Staff supported amending SUP 472 to raise the maximum number of children at the daycare center at 4141 International Parkway (24.3 acres, PD-148/HC) from 77 to 184 after the applicant completed a required traffic impact analysis (TIA). - Applicant Jeff Jacobson said the church’s startup had gone smoothly. Transportation engineering staff said the site could support either 184 or 188 children. Staff noted the applicant had originally clarified 184, but the commission adjusted the permit to 188 consistent with the TIA. - No oral public testimony was offered; one written comment in support was submitted. - The commission unanimously approved the SUP amendment with staff stipulations, adjusting stipulation C to allow 188 children, and forwarded the case to the City Council for April 5, 2022. 9. RaceTrac Belt Line & Luna – PLSUP 2021-264 - Staff recommended denial of a gasoline-station SUP on an undeveloped 4.5-acre Light Industrial site at the southeast corner of West Belt Line Road and Luna Road, citing potential visual impacts of large-truck fueling along a city gateway; staff nonetheless provided stipulations if the commission approved it. - Applicant representatives Laura Hoffman and Brendan Sexton described a new RaceTrac concept with an approximately 8,100-square-foot convenience store, two fueling canopies, no truck parking, landscaping to screen trucks, and about 25 to 30 corporate jobs. Sexton noted RaceTrac has been in Carrollton for over 20 years and has three local stores; six of the new-format stores are open, and this would be the second proposed in Texas. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission approved the SUP with staff stipulations on a 7-1 vote, with Commissioner Carpenter voting against and Commissioner Martin absent. The case was forwarded to the City Council for April 5, 2022. 10. Gas Station @ Trinity Mills and Kelly – PLSUP 2021-167 - Staff recommended approval for a gasoline station on a 1.45-acre Light Commercial site at the northeast corner of eastbound Trinity Mills Road and Kelly Boulevard, with amended stipulations including no raised median in the proposed driveway on Trinity Mills Road. - Applicant Parvez Malik said the design incorporated staff and fire recommendations and added architectural features similar to the building front. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously approved the SUP with amended staff stipulations and forwarded it to the City Council for April 5, 2022. 11. Medical Office Rezone – PLZ 2022-006 - Staff recommended approval to amend Planned Development 214 and rezone approximately 2.5 acres of an 8.6-acre tract from personal storage/garage condominium to O-2 Office, allowing a proposed 17,600-square-foot single-story medical office building on the west side of Tarpley Road/east side of Marsh Lane with a 50-foot landscape buffer and two access points. - John Mahallock, CEO of Metrocrest Hospital Authority, said the hospital authority wanted to purchase the property for a future health clinic. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously approved the rezoning with staff stipulations and forwarded it to the City Council for April 5, 2022. 12. NS District Removal and LR-1 Land Use Amendments – PLZT 2021-250 - Staff proposed eliminating the Neighborhood Service (NS) zoning district, rezoning affected NS properties to LR-1, and removing theaters, beverage manufacturing, jewelry and silver manufacturing, and sign manufacturing from allowed LR-1 uses. - Staff asked the commission to take no action and keep the public hearing open until the April 7, 2022 P&Z meeting to allow additional public input. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously voted to continue the case to April 7, 2022. 13. 2000 Old Denton Road – PLZ 2022-017 - This staff-initiated rezoning would change an approximately 0.686-acre property from NS to LR-1 as part of the NS district removal package. - Staff said there are no current redevelopment plans and the change would allow more uses without requiring any change to the property. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously continued the public hearing to April 7, 2022. 14. NE Corner of Frankford and Standridge – PLZ 2022-022 - This case would amend PD-63 to change the base zoning of the approximately 1.37-acre tract from NS to LR-1. - No public testimony was offered. - Commissioner Windrow initially misstated the case number in the motion; the motion was corrected to PLZ 2022-022. The commission unanimously continued the case to April 7, 2022. 15. PD 122 Amendment – PLZ 2022-023 - This case would amend PD-122 at the southwest corner of North Josey Lane and King Arthur Boulevard (approximately 23.24 acres) to change the base zoning of Tracts 2 and 3 from O-4/NS to O-4/LR-1. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously continued the public hearing to April 7, 2022. 16. CZO Text Amendments for Smoking Establishments – PLZT 2021-161 - Staff recommended approval of a comprehensive zoning text amendment to separate smoke shop retailers from smoking lounges, add definitions for smoke shop retailer, smoking lounge, and accessory smoking lounge, require special use permits for smoking lounges and accessory lounges, limit an accessory lounge to 15% or 1,000 square feet of a restaurant, and update all other amusement and recreation industries to all other amusement and recreation uses and activities. - During discussion, Commissioner Denholm expressed a preference for requiring SUPs for smoke shop retailers as well; staff explained the proposed by-right approach for retail sales with SUP requirements only in transit center districts. - No public testimony was offered. - The commission unanimously approved the ordinance text amendment and forwarded it to the City Council for April 5, 2022. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - Beltline Event Hall (PLSUP 2021-257) and Champion Billiard (PLSUP 2021-263) did not receive commission approval; applicants were advised of their 10-day written appeal rights. - Lionheart Children’s Academy (PLSUP 2021-261), RaceTrac Belt Line & Luna (PLSUP 2021-264), Gas Station @ Trinity Mills & Kelly (PLSUP 2021-167), Medical Office Rezone (PLZ 2022-006), and CZO Smoking Establishment Amendments (PLZT 2021-161) were recommended for City Council action on April 5, 2022. - The NS district removal and related rezoning cases (PLZT 2021-250, PLZ 2022-017, PLZ 2022-022, and PLZ 2022-023) were continued to the April 7, 2022 P&Z meeting with public hearings open. - Staff reported that a remnant Freeway District zoning along Monetary Lane was rezoned to LI by the City Council in early February 2022. - Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on January 6, 2022. The posted agenda included a briefing session at 6:15 p.m. with no public testimony, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. The commission has nine members; Catherine Taylor was absent, leaving eight members present. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:25 p.m. All votes were unanimous among the eight commissioners present. Consent Calendar - The commission approved the December 2, 2021 meeting minutes. - The commission approved the final plat for Northside Place (Case No. PLFP 2021-241), an approximately 7.56-acre tract near the northwest corner of North Denton Drive and Northside Drive, about 190 feet west of North Denton Drive. The approval included staff stipulations and a finding that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public came forward to comment during the public hearings on agenda items 3, 4, or 5, and staff reported that no written comments had been received on those cases. Discussion Items - Dish Wireless Tower Extension (Case No. PLSUP 2021-244): The commission held a public hearing on a special use permit for a communications tower on an approximately 4.57-acre tract zoned PD-139 for the (LR-2) Local Retail District, located at the southeast corner of North Josey Lane and East Trinity Mills Road. The request sought to increase the allowable maximum height of an existing 70-foot tower by 15 feet to allow co-location. Staff recommended approval with revised exhibits and stipulations in an addendum sheet, moving ground equipment behind the existing shopping center building and eliminating screening-wall requirements. The applicant representative, Haley Peck of Crown Castle on behalf of Dish Wireless, was present and answered questions. The commission unanimously approved the special use permit with the revised exhibits and addendum stipulations. The case was forwarded to the City Council for January 25, 2022. - Great Hearts Microschool (Case No. PLSUP 2021-234): This public hearing concerned a proposed special use permit for a private elementary and secondary school on an approximately 3.91-acre tract zoned (O-2) Office District at 3918 Old Denton Road. Staff requested a continuance because the applicant needed additional time to submit a traffic impact analysis. The commission voted unanimously to keep the public hearing open and continue the case to the February 3, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. - ULF Monetary Lane Rezoning (Case No. PLZ 2021-238): This public hearing concerned a proposed zoning change on a 9.6-acre tract at 1515 Monetary Lane from (FWY) Freeway District to (LI) Light Industrial District. Staff described it as a straight rezoning to the site's previous light industrial designation; no public comments were received. The applicant representative, Trey Braswell, was present. Commissioner Denholm asked whether the change would allow a future building by right under the new zoning, and staff confirmed that all standards would fall under the base light industrial zoning. The commission unanimously approved the rezoning, and the case was forwarded to the City Council for February 1, 2022. Other Business - Election of Vice-Chair: Commissioner Denholm and Commissioner Windrow were nominated. Commissioner Denholm indicated he had served for a year and supported Commissioner Windrow, who accepted and was elected unanimously by a raised-hand vote. - Staff Reports: Lauren Shapiro reported that the City Council had unanimously approved the Kensington Place rezoning in December, including removal of buffering along the south property line, and had also unanimously approved the CZO text amendments for pet daycare in the transit center district that the commission had considered in November. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 8-0. - PLSUP 2021-244 approved 8-0 and forwarded to City Council for January 25, 2022. - PLSUP 2021-234 continued to February 3, 2022, with the public hearing left open. - PLZ 2021-238 approved 8-0 and forwarded to City Council for February 1, 2022. - Scott Windrow elected Vice-Chair unanimously. - The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on December 2, 2021. The posted agenda included a 5:30 p.m. briefing session and training; the transcribed regular meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. and adjourned at 7:51 p.m. All nine commission members were present. The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and, after a public hearing, unanimously approved Case PLZ 2021-195 (The Sight) with staff stipulations, forwarding it to the City Council. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting. - Approved Replat Case PLRP 2021-177 for Hebron High School, an approximately 75.666-acre tract at the southwest corner of Plano Parkway and Charles Street, relocating an existing easement. - Approved Technical Site Plan Case PLTSP 2021-187 for a drive-through window at Parker Retail Center, an approximately 1.18-acre tract at 1920 Parker Road. - Commissioner Powell made the consent motion, Commissioner Windrow seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Public Comments & Testimony - Alan Overholt of 2216 Ridgewood spoke in opposition to Case PLZ 2021-195. He stated that the revised plan would place 26 homes on the same tract with a 58% increase in square footage, eliminated an eastern entrance, created a dead-end drive without a turnaround, and used a 24-foot two-lane central driveway with no pedestrian separation. He also raised concerns about trash collection, visitor parking, and a four-foot setback with a 48-inch fence along the park. He recommended keeping the previously approved, less dense multifamily plan. - Terry Anderson, representing property owner Villas on Rayford Carrollton Senior Housing LLC, located across the street, did not oppose the request but asked that new development consider senior residents who use the adjacent public park. He noted construction traffic and storage on the site had already reduced access to the park. Discussion Item: Case PLZ 2021-195 – The Sight - Staff coordinator Lauren Shapiro presented the request to amend Planned Development District 05 on an approximately 2.7-acre tract (Tract 2) zoned MF-15 Multifamily Residential, located on the north side of Raiford Road about 820 feet east of Old Denton Road. The proposed revisions would change the concept from townhomes to two attached units per building on one multifamily tract, increase the maximum building height from two stories to three stories (41 feet), increase the minimum unit floor area from 1,200 to 1,900 square feet, prohibit accessory structures, revise streetscape requirements, and alter setbacks. - Staff stated that the plan was an upgrade, provided more specificity than the approved concept, and was a good fit for the area. Staff did not believe the additional height would significantly affect neighbors. - Applicant representatives Dick Calvert and Andrew Barnes described the site as challenging due to grade changes, utilities, and easements, and answered commissioner questions. They said the eastern end could provide pet open space, garages would have 16-foot-wide single doors, and the pedestrian connection to the rear trail would pass through a gated pool/amenity area with additional trail access from the west side. - Commissioner questions covered the 24-foot central fire lane, emergency vehicle maneuverability, dead-end access, shared visitor parking with The View, fire-lane striping, and trash pickup. Staff and applicant said some details, including trash-toter placement at a T-intersection, would be resolved during construction-drawing review. One commissioner questioned the stated trash-truck backup policy. Staff Reports and Other Business - Staff reported that at the November 16, 2021 City Council meeting, several previously considered cases were approved: iDrive motor cars expansion at 2707 Realty Drive; PD 218 revised conceptual plans for MetroCrest Services on Josie Lane; zoning ordinance text amendments related to solar panels and board of adjustments; and Big Toy Power Sports special use permit for auto sales on Randolph Street. - Staff offered to complete the remaining subdivision training after the formal meeting. Commissioners indicated willingness to continue after adjournment; no formal action was taken. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 1 through 3 were approved unanimously. - The public hearing was closed, and Case PLZ 2021-195 was approved unanimously with staff stipulations. The case is scheduled to be forwarded to the City Council on January 4, 2022. - The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission met on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road. A briefing session began at 5:30 p.m. with the swearing in of new commissioners, a training session, and staff presentations on agenda items; no public testimony was taken. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:32 p.m. The commission has nine members; Commissioners Yarborough and Foster were absent, leaving seven members present. Consent Calendar - Minutes: The commission approved the minutes of the October 7, 2021, meeting. - Replat - Carrollton Commerce Center Lot 7R-B, Block C (PLRP 2021-166): Final action approved a replat of the approximately 7.4-acre tract at the northwest corner of Old Denton Road and West Jackson Road to establish new easements. The replat includes dedication of a 10-foot street easement on the southern portion of the lot for a right-hand turn lane. Staff recommended approval, with a memorandum from the transportation engineer affirming that the dedication was necessary and proportional to the proposed development. - Technical Site Plan - Old Denton and Jackson Retail Center (PLTSP 2021-165): Final action approved a technical site plan for a retail center with a drive-through window on the same approximately 7.4-acre tract. Staff stated the site plan conforms to the HC Heavy Commercial District and that the drive-through meets required queuing and stacking spaces (one at the window and five behind it). Approval included a stipulation that development be in general conformance with the conceptual site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations. The consent agenda was moved by Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Windrow, and approved unanimously by all seven voting members. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers came forward for either public hearing item; the commission closed both public hearings after seeing no one wishing to testify. Discussion Items Kensington Place Revised (PLZ 2021-168) - The applicant requested an amendment to Planned Development District 217 on the approximately 28.5-acre property at the northwest corner of Charles Street and Warmington Drive, north of Plano Parkway. The proposal would revise the conceptual landscape and buffering plans to remove the tubular steel fence requirement from the southernmost border and to allow the home builder to choose between six-foot board-on-board or six-foot tubular steel fencing along the northern border. - Staff supported removing the southern tubular steel fence because landscaping is already provided there and the change would create a more open appearance. However, staff opposed allowing each individual lot to choose its fence type along the northern perimeter, arguing it would create a 'mishmash.' Staff interpreted the current language as allowing one fence type for the entire northern perimeter, and stated the city attorney's office supported that interpretation; the applicant disagreed. - Commissioner Powell asked whether an HOA could be required to prohibit homeowners from building privacy fences inside a wrought-iron fence. Staff responded that the city cannot direct an HOA to put such language in its covenants, conditions, and restrictions. - Commissioner Denholm asked about the open area north of the site. Staff explained it is an easement rather than a future street, contains utilities and overhead power lines, and is intended to remain open space where residents could walk dogs. - The applicant was not present. CZO Text Amendment - Pet Day Care (PLZT 2021-132) - Staff proposed amending Article V (Use of Land and Structures) to add 'Pet Day Care' to the land use matrix in several districts, including the Downtown Transit Center District (Historic Square, Urban Core, and Urban General sub-districts) and the Trinity Mills Transit Center District, and amending Article XXXIV (Definitions) to define the use. - Staff explained that demand for personal services has increased in transit-oriented areas, noting there are already about 1,000 multifamily units in downtown Carrollton. The proposed 'Pet Day Care' use would allow daytime care, grooming, and training of dogs and cats, but would prohibit overnight stays and would not include veterinary clinics. Staff reviewed other cities and found that, except for Grapevine, other cities with downtowns or transit-oriented districts allowed some form of daytime pet care or grooming. - The proposed amendments had been reviewed by the city's transit-oriented development committee. No commissioner questions were asked. Other Business - Election of 1st Vice Chair: Commissioner Denholm nominated Commissioner Powell; Commissioner Powell was elected unanimously by show of hands. - Staff Reports: Staff reported on Carrollton City Council actions from October 12, 2021: - The council unanimously approved CZO text amendments regarding outdoor nursery and garden centers, the definition of temporary use, and certain special use permit uses. - The council denied a prior commission recommendation for Poppy K Tattoos, a tattoo parlor at the corner of Marsh and Keller Springs. - The council also denied the special use permit for Clear Water Express car wash at the southwest corner of Hebron and Marsh Lane. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda (items 1-3) approved 7-0. - Kensington Place Revised (PLZ 2021-168) approved 7-0 with stipulations, including replacing the conceptual landscape plan while keeping the approved development regulations the same. - CZO Pet Day Care text amendment (PLZT 2021-132) approved 7-0. - Commissioner Powell was elected 1st Vice Chair for a one-year term. - Public hearings for both agenda items were closed with no public testimony.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 6:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2021, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. The commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items and four of the five public hearing items, denying one wireless tower height request due to incomplete applicant information. Consent Calendar - Approved the September 2, 2021 meeting minutes with changes made during the briefing session. - Approved the replat of Newcrest Centre Part 2 Subdivision, Lot 2R, Block A (approximately 1.05 acres at 2672 Old Denton Road) establishing new easements, Case PLRP 2021-139. - Approved the replat of Texas Highlands Phase 3 (approximately 6.26 acres at 3005 Belmeade Drive) with staff stipulations, Case PLRP 2021-143. - Approved the replat of Carrollton Gateway, Lot 1R, Block A (approximately 3.993 acres near the southwest corner of Dickerson Parkway and North Broadway Street) for abandonment of easements and dedication of right-of-way, with the finding that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development, Case PLRP 2021-147. - Approved the technical site plan for a Salad and Go drive-through window (approximately 0.618 acres at 3330 East Trinity Mills Road) with staff stipulations, Case PLTSP 2021-141. - All consent agenda items passed 8-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Big Toy Powersports (Item 6): No public speakers commented. - iDrive1 Motorcars Expansion (Item 7): Staff noted one public comment card in support. Applicant Dink Davis spoke, describing the business as an all-electric vehicle retailer with expansion into an adjoining suite, a large used Tesla inventory, and a planned franchise for a new electric car company. He stated that only light service would be done on site, with major repairs subcontracted. - Dish Wireless Tower Extension (Item 8): No public speakers; the applicant was not present. - Metrocrest Services Revised (Item 9): Applicant Bennett Ratliff of the Ratliff Group spoke in support, explaining the shift from a phased development plan to a single-phase project and confirming that a community garden remains planned. He thanked staff for adjusting the building height stipulation. - CZO Text Amendments (Item 10): No public speakers commented. Discussion Items - Big Toy Powersports (PLSUP 2021-135): Staff coordinator Molly Coryell presented the request for a special use permit for used automobile and light load truck sales at 1510 Randolph Street, Suite 406. Staff recommended approval with stipulations that vehicles for sale be stored indoors, not parked on the street, and that no banners, inflatables, or similar outdoor signs be used. Commissioner Windrow asked about parking constraints, and staff clarified the limited outdoor parking area. The commission approved the permit 8-0. - iDrive1 Motorcars Expansion (PLSUP 2021-150): Mike McCauley presented the request for a special use permit to allow used and new automobile sales in an approximately 24,000 square foot indoor space at 2707 Realty Drive, Suites 108 and 110. Staff recommended approval with stipulations including no outdoor display or storage of inventory and no banners. Commissioner Powell asked about access between the two suites; Commissioner Windrow asked about outdoor display space. Approval passed 8-0. - Dish Wireless Tower Extension (PLSUP 2021-157): Mike McCauley requested denial because the applicant had not provided a revised legal description, accurate tower elevation, or a site plan showing the tower location and exact setbacks after multiple staff requests. Commissioners Romo, Windrow, and Carpenter expressed reluctance to approve without necessary information, and Commissioner Denham noted the applicant’s letter promised prompt responses but did not deliver. A motion to deny passed 8-0. - Metrocrest Services Revised (PLZ 2021-149): Mike McCauley presented the amendment to Planned Development District 218, including revised conceptual plans and increased building height. Staff recommended changing the maximum height from 28 feet to 33 feet to accommodate the gable roof design. Commissioner Denham asked about the previous phased plan and temporary storage container; staff confirmed the new proposal is a single-phase project. Applicant Bennett Ratliff answered questions about the community garden. The commission approved the amendment 8-0 with the revised height. - CZO Text Amendments (PLZT 2021-133): Molly Coryell explained the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to comply with state laws, including Senate Bill 398 (solar panel regulations) and House Bill 1475 (financial hardship variances). The amendments remove solar energy system performance standards, remove a Board of Adjustment variance provision for solar panels, add a financial hardship consideration, and delete Figure 4.2 from the appendix. The commission approved the amendments 8-0. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items approved unanimously 8-0. - Approved Big Toy Powersports special use permit (8-0), forwarded to City Council for consideration on November 2, 2021. - Approved iDrive1 Motorcars expansion special use permit (8-0), forwarded to City Council on November 2, 2021. - Denied Dish Wireless tower height extension (8-0), with the applicant having 10 days to appeal. - Approved Metrocrest Services PD-218 amendment (8-0) with the maximum building height increased from 28 to 33 feet, forwarded to City Council on November 2, 2021. - Approved CZO text amendments (8-0). - Staff recognized outgoing commissioners; the chair also offered personal remarks recognizing fellow commissioners and staff. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on September 2, 2021, convening a briefing session at 6:15 PM and the regular meeting at 7:16 PM. The Commission considered eight items on the agenda, including a consent agenda, two public hearings, and various development proposals, adjourning at 8:50 PM. Commissioner Catherine Taylor was absent from the nine-member commission. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved the minutes of the August 5, 2021 meeting. - Carroll Crest Addition, Phase 1A (Case PLFP 2021-121): Final plat approved for a 2.26-acre tract with staff stipulations and a finding that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional. - Segovia Subdivision Replat (Case PLRP 2021-108): Replat approved for a 1.6-acre tract with revised staff stipulations and the same proportional finding. The consent agenda was approved 8–0. Public Comments & Testimony - Clear Water Express Car Wash SUP (Item 7, Case PLSUP 2021-102): No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. - Big Pappi K Tattoos SUP (Item 8, Case PLSUP 2021-120): - Opposition: Justin Brewer, a resident of 2711 Quail Ridge Drive, argued against the permit, stating it is inappropriate to place a tattoo parlor between two elementary schools (Jerry R. Junkins and Country Place). He cited Texas Penal Code Sec. 146.102 and school district dress code policies. - Applicant: Giovanni Varisto defended the application, stating they strictly follow ID verification and record-keeping laws to prevent tattooing minors and face regular state inspections. - CZO Text Amendments (Item 9, Case PLZT 2020-122): No members of the public offered testimony. Discussion Items - Carrollton Commerce Center Replat (Item 4, Case PLRP 2021-118): The Commission debated a replat subdividing an existing lot. The main issue was whether to require a dedicated access easement for a future lot (Lot 4) immediately or wait until that lot is developed. The applicant (Brian Berger) argued that prematurely plating the easement could conflict with future building plans and require another replat. - Chick-fil-A Drive-Through (Item 5, Case PLTSP 2021-119): Commissioner Denham raised concerns about traffic congestion from vehicles attempting left turns onto Old Denton Road without a connected cross-access to Trinity Mills. He cited observations of similarly high volumes at the existing restaurant. The applicant stated a development agreement would guarantee this connection even if the adjacent property does not develop. - Carrollton Gateway Multifamily Plan (Item 6, Case PLDP 2021-126): Staff recommended approval of the modified plan for a 6-story building (30% of the building is 6 stories) but objected to 24 uncovered surface parking spaces on the north side, conflicting with Trinity Mills transit center guidelines. Staff requested these spaces be covered. - Clear Water Express Car Wash SUP (Item 7, Case PLSUP 2021-102): Staff opposed the request due to the site being located in an area suited for less intensive commercial uses, despite the quality of the proposed facility. The applicant (Heather Rimmer) expressed frustration that staff required multiple plan revisions before ultimately objecting based on land use incompatibility. - CZO Text Amendments (Item 9, Case PLZT 2020-122): Staff (Mike McCauley) presented a package of amendments. Key proposals included adding a use for "Outdoor Nursery or Garden Center" and removing "Christmas Tree Sales", allowing administrative approval of minor SUP modifications, removing redundant daycare fencing rules, adding TIA requirements for private schools and gas stations, regulating fuel station canopies and semi-truck parking, and clarifying the definition of "Temporary". Key Outcomes - Carrollton Commerce Center Replat (Item 4): Approved 8–0 with revised staff stipulations. - Chick-fil-A Drive-Through (Item 5): Approved 8–0 with an additional stipulation that mutual access to the north must be constructed concurrently with the site. - Carrollton Gateway MF Plan (Item 6): Approved 8–0 with an additional stipulation that all surface parking must be covered. - Clear Water Express Car Wash SUP (Item 7): Motion to approve failed 3–5. Commissioners Powell, Denham, Sundaran, Windrow, and Chadwick opposed. The applicant was notified of the right to appeal within 10 days. - Big Pappi K Tattoos SUP (Item 8): Motion to approve passed 5–3 with staff stipulations limiting hours of operation. Commissioners Carpenter, Chadwick, and Windrow opposed. - CZO Text Amendments (Item 9): Approved 8–0 with a minor modification to Article 34 (adding the word "temporary" before both instances of "certificate of occupancy" in the definition).

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Carrollton, Texas, held its regular meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM. All eight commissioners present voted unanimously on every item on the agenda. Commissioner Denham was absent. The meeting covered a consent agenda, two public hearings, and a staff update on recent City Council actions. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the general public provided testimony. Applicants and staff presented during the public hearings. - Item 4: Trails at Arbor Hills Replat (PLRP 2021-097): Brian Wade of RL Goodson Engineers answered commissioner questions regarding the replat and easement abandonment. - Item 5: Newcrest Coffee Centre Zoning Amendment (PLZ 2021-103): Jonathan Vinson and Luke Steinback of the Stainback Organization spoke in favor of their request to amend the PD for a Dutch Brothers coffee kiosk. They advocated for reducing the minimum lot size from 40,000 to 35,000 square feet, arguing the standard was outdated and excessive for a 950-square-foot building. Discussion Items - Consent Calendar: Approved 8-0. Items included the July 1 meeting minutes, a replat in Original Town (with a right-of-way finding), and a site plan for a Birdcall Restaurant drive-through (with staff stipulations). - Trails at Arbor Hills (Item 4): Staff recommended approval. Discussion focused on the utility easement abandonment. The commission voted 8-0 to approve the replat as submitted. This was a final action. - Newcrest Coffee Centre (Item 5): Staff recommended approval of the PD amendment but specifically opposed the lot size reduction, citing the PD's long-standing 40,000 square foot minimum and concerns over setting a precedent. The traffic engineer confirmed the site would only accommodate right turns onto Trinity Mills Road. Commissioner Carpenter stated the staff's reasoning against the lot size reduction was not compelling. - CZO Text Amendments (Item 6): Withdrawn from the agenda. Other Business - Staff Report: Staff provided an update on City Council actions from August 3, 2021. Council approved cases for Medina School, Lionheart Children's Academy, and Texas Strong Power Sports. The Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Popeyes on Hebron Parkway was repealed. The Texas Collision Center was denied. Key Outcomes - Case PLRP 2021-097 (Trails at Arbor Hills): Approved 8-0. Final action. - Case PLZ 2021-103 (Newcrest Coffee Centre): Approved 8-0 with staff stipulations, which maintained the 40,000 square foot minimum lot size. Forwarded to City Council for September 14, 2021. - Case PLZT 2020-113: Withdrawn.