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Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session – September 24, 2025

Planning and Zoning CommissionWednesday, September 24, 2025
BodyArlington, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateWednesday, September 24, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:16

Again, good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:18

My name is Dr.

0:19

Ignacio Nunez, and I serve as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington.

0:24

I hereby call to order this regularly noticed meeting of the City of Arlington's Planning and Zoning Commissioner regular session for September the 24th, 2025.

0:36

At this time, I'll ask our administrator to read the speaker guidelines and general decorum.

0:43

We ask that the citizens and other speakers in attendance assist in preserving the order and decorum of this meeting and to provide for attendance at and participation in the meeting without fear of intimidation, threats, or hostility.

0:56

Any person making personal, profane, hostile, slanderous, or threatening remarks who uses vulgar obscene language, who engages in any other actions that disturb or are calculated to disturb the meeting, or who becomes disruptive while addressing the planning and zoning commissioners, or while attending the planning and zoning meeting, may be removed from this council chambers.

1:19

All speakers shall address the commissioners and not the audience or city staff and shall not call out individually named members of city staff or the public.

1:29

For speakers tonight, when your name is called, please come to the microphone at the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record.

1:37

The applicant will be asked to speak first and will be given 10 minutes to make a presentation.

1:43

Speakers in support or opposition of the item will be given five minutes each to make their statement.

1:50

If there are many speakers for an item, each speaker will be given three minutes to make their statements.

2:25

Thank you very much.

2:27

A copy of the corrected minutes of our August 20th, 2025 regular session meeting were sent to all the commissioners in advance.

2:36

Were there any changes or corrections needed to those minutes?

2:40

And do I have a motion to approve the August 20th minutes?

2:44

I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Sumter.

2:47

A second by Commissioner Blake.

2:49

Cast your vote.

3:11

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the minutes?

3:14

I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Winkles and a second by Commissioner Blake.

3:20

Cast your vote.

3:27

Motion passes.

3:43

So the vote's nine to nothing.

3:46

All the commissioners were in favor.

3:51

Next on the agenda, we have two zoning cases.

3:54

The first case is zoning case Z03-56 P03-56R1, located at approximately 915 East Randall Mill Road.

4:11

This is an application for approval of a revision to an approved development plan on approximately Kevin.

4:26

The floor is yours, Kevin.

4:29

Thank you, Chair.

4:31

Good evening, Commissioners for the record.

4:34

Kevin Charles, Principal Planner, Planning and Development Services.

4:37

This evening we'll be looking at ZO3-56, P03-56R1, also known as the Walmart Supercenter site.

4:47

The site is approximately 16 acres, of which approximately 3.75 of it are developed with the Walmart Super Center.

4:56

The address is 915 East Randall Mill Road.

5:11

And the request, of course, is for a revised development plan.

5:15

This is an aerial photograph of the site with the site highlighted in yellow.

5:20

The applicant is requesting a revision to the approved development plan for zoning for this zoning case for the installation of a solar solar panel array on the roof of the existing structure.

5:34

I apologize.

6:04

Of those community commercial, residential multifamily, and residential single family uh detached.

6:14

Again, the development plan proposed to install downward oriented accent lighting and a solar energy array array in the shape of Walmart Spark logo on the roof of the existing Walmart building.

6:28

The proposed way array will be installed to supplement the site with Clean Energy.

6:33

As Walmart is currently working to reach uh zero emissions by 2040.

6:39

The solar arrangement will not be visible from uh the ground level and will have no effect on the streets streetscape view of the site.

6:47

Uh no other requests or affiliated with this proposal, and then speaking with the applicant prior to this meeting.

6:54

Uh, this is the first uh project of this sort for Walmart in the DFW area.

7:02

The applicant is Boyd and Lowry, LLP, Next Era Energy Resources LLC, owner Walmart Real Estate Business Trust.

7:13

Staff did not receive any letters of opposition or uh any letters of support in reference to this particular project.

7:19

I'm available for any questions or comments.

7:22

Do any of the commissioners have any questions of staff at this time?

7:27

Saying none, thank you, Kevin.

7:28

Thank you.

7:29

Going to open up the public session at this time.

7:33

Um with the applicant, I have several cards here uh and two speakers.

7:41

Who's going to go first?

7:42

Please, sir, come forward to the microphone.

7:45

Remember to please state your name first and last in the city uh that you live in.

7:51

Thank you, sir.

7:52

Yes, uh, thank you, Chair Nunez, and members of the planning and zoning commission.

7:55

My name is Ivan Jaime.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session – September 24, 2025

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 5:36 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting included the approval of previous meeting minutes and public hearings on two development plan revisions. Both zoning cases were approved with strong support.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of August 20, 2025 Regular Session: Approved 9-0 (motion by Commissioner Sumpter, second by Commissioner Blake).
  • Minutes of September 3, 2025 Regular Session: Approved 9-0 (motion by Commissioner Winkles, second by Commissioner Blake).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were received in support or opposition for either zoning case. Only the applicants and their representatives spoke during the public hearings.

Discussion Items

  • III.A – Z03-56/P03-56R1 (915 E Randol Mill Road) – Walmart Supercenter Solar Array Revision: Staff presented a request to revise the approved development plan to install a rooftop solar panel array shaped like the Walmart Spark logo on the existing 3.75-acre Walmart site (total site ~16 acres). The system will generate 438,000 kilowatt-hours annually, equivalent to powering 35 homes, and remove up to 183 metric tons of CO2 per year. The array will not be visible from ground level. Ivan Jaime, Walmart Director of Government Affairs, stated this is the first such project in the DFW area and reflects Walmart’s commitment to Arlington, noting the store employs over 400 associates and has been active in community partnerships including the North Texas Food Bank and the National Medal of Honor Museum. Commissioners asked about panel lifespan (25–30 year warranty) and offset capabilities; the system is designed to offset Walmart’s load during peak demand. The applicant confirmed no immediate plans for similar projects elsewhere.
  • III.B – PD15-05R1 (5301 West Pioneer Parkway) – Circuit Systems Company Expansion: Staff presented a request to revise the approved development plan to add 23,000 square feet of space to the existing 11,880-square-foot building, for a total of 34,880 square feet. Circuit Systems, an aerospace bonding jumper and grounding strap manufacturer, has operated in Arlington for over 30 years. The expansion will include office, storage, and manufacturing areas. Applicant Nikki Moore noted the business is clean (no chemicals or odors), truck traffic is minimal (UPS/FedEx a few times monthly), and outreach to Trinity Methodist Church and Oak Ridge School raised no objections. The expansion aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan target of aerospace industry growth and may create additional jobs.

Key Outcomes

  • Case III.A (Walmart solar array): Approved 9-0 (motion by Commissioner Sumpter, second by Commissioner Ware).
  • Case III.B (Circuit Systems expansion): Approved 8-0, with Commissioner Sumpter abstaining (motion by Commissioner Blake, second by Commissioner Winkles). All other commissioners voted in favor.
  • Next Meeting: The next regular session of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Again, good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Dr. Ignacio Nunez, and I serve as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington. I hereby call to order this regularly noticed meeting of the City of Arlington's Planning and Zoning Commissioner regular session for September the 24th, 2025. At this time, I'll ask our administrator to read the speaker guidelines and general decorum. We ask that the citizens and other speakers in attendance assist in preserving the order and decorum of this meeting and to provide for attendance at and participation in the meeting without fear of intimidation, threats, or hostility. Any person making personal, profane, hostile, slanderous, or threatening remarks who uses vulgar obscene language, who engages in any other actions that disturb or are calculated to disturb the meeting, or who becomes disruptive while addressing the planning and zoning commissioners, or while attending the planning and zoning meeting, may be removed from this council chambers. All speakers shall address the commissioners and not the audience or city staff and shall not call out individually named members of city staff or the public. For speakers tonight, when your name is called, please come to the microphone at the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record. The applicant will be asked to speak first and will be given 10 minutes to make a presentation. Speakers in support or opposition of the item will be given five minutes each to make their statement. If there are many speakers for an item, each speaker will be given three minutes to make their statements. Thank you very much. A copy of the corrected minutes of our August 20th, 2025 regular session meeting were sent to all the commissioners in advance. Were there any changes or corrections needed to those minutes? And do I have a motion to approve the August 20th minutes? I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Sumter. A second by Commissioner Blake. Cast your vote. Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the minutes? I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Winkles and a second by Commissioner Blake. Cast your vote. Motion passes. So the vote's nine to nothing. All the commissioners were in favor. Next on the agenda, we have two zoning cases. The first case is zoning case Z03-56 P03-56R1, located at approximately 915 East Randall Mill Road. This is an application for approval of a revision to an approved development plan on approximately Kevin. The floor is yours, Kevin. Thank you, Chair. Good evening, Commissioners for the record. Kevin Charles, Principal Planner, Planning and Development Services. This evening we'll be looking at ZO3-56, P03-56R1, also known as the Walmart Supercenter site. The site is approximately 16 acres, of which approximately 3.75 of it are developed with the Walmart Super Center. The address is 915 East Randall Mill Road. And the request, of course, is for a revised development plan. This is an aerial photograph of the site with the site highlighted in yellow. The applicant is requesting a revision to the approved development plan for zoning for this zoning case for the installation of a solar solar panel array on the roof of the existing structure. I apologize. Of those community commercial, residential multifamily, and residential single family uh detached. Again, the development plan proposed to install downward oriented accent lighting and a solar energy array array in the shape of Walmart Spark logo on the roof of the existing Walmart building. The proposed way array will be installed to supplement the site with Clean Energy. As Walmart is currently working to reach uh zero emissions by 2040. The solar arrangement will not be visible from uh the ground level and will have no effect on the streets streetscape view of the site. Uh no other requests or affiliated with this proposal, and then speaking with the applicant prior to this meeting. Uh, this is the first uh project of this sort for Walmart in the DFW area. The applicant is Boyd and Lowry, LLP, Next Era Energy Resources LLC, owner Walmart Real Estate Business Trust. Staff did not receive any letters of opposition or uh any letters of support in reference to this particular project. I'm available for any questions or comments. Do any of the commissioners have any questions of staff at this time?

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