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Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session - April 29, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission — Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BodyArlington, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateWednesday, April 29, 2026
StatusFILED
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Uh, my name is Dr.

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

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I hereby call this regularly noticed meeting of the City of Arlington's Planning and Zoning Commission regular session to order for April the 29th.

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This time I'll ask our administration to read the speaker guidelines and general decorum for tonight's meeting.

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We ask that the citizens and other visitors 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.

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Any person making personal, profane, hostile, slanderous, or threatening remarks who uses vulgar or 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 the council chambers.

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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.

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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.

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

1:28

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

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

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The applicant will then be given five minutes for any rebuttal.

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If multiple speakers plan to provide the same or similar comments, those speakers may, if they so desire, designate one or more individuals to provide public comment on behalf of the group.

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A bell will signal the end of each speaker's time in consideration of other speakers.

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Please conclude your comments promptly when you hear the bell.

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Thank you.

2:19

Our first item of business of the minutes of the April 15th, 2026 regular agenda meeting.

2:24

These were sent to all the commissioners in advance.

2:26

Were there any changes or corrections needed?

2:29

Saying none, I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Semter, and a second by Commissioner Ware.

2:36

Cast your vote, please.

2:49

Motion passes nine to nothing.

2:52

Next on the agenda, we have five zoning cases.

2:56

It was six.

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Application for approval to amend a specific use permit for gas well drilling by establishing the location of a drilling zone on 2.955 acres zoned industrial manufacturing.

3:25

This time I'll ask our staff to present its report on this case.

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Good evening, Commissioners.

3:32

My name is Pedro Garantwai, guest will specialist planning development services.

3:38

This evening I present SCP-08-15R1, the Stoner drill site located at 4151 Dr.

3:47

MOK Drive.

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Site location is just south of I-20 Highway, north of Southeast Green Oaks Boulevard, east of Dr.

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MLK Drive, and it is within two mile uh two miles of 10 gas well sites.

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The site was approved for drilling on September 2008.

4:29

City Council approved two well permits on February 2009, one well permit on May 2009, and six well permits on June of 2009.

4:39

The site has nine separators and nine production tanks, and the site is enclosed by an eight-foot-tall galvanized chain link fence.

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The nearest protective use from the proposed drill zone and from an existing well head is over the 600 feet boundary.

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Tier 2 landscape plan requirement requires a 20-foot uh buffer around the perimeter of the drill site.

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The applicant will provide eight three-inch caliper trees with the 16 tree mass, an eight-foot tall masonry wall around the perimeter of the drill site, uh, will be built, which exceeds the requirements in the gas well drilling and production ordinance.

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The water plan was approved on the 14th of April of this year.

5:31

Uh there are two existing existing fire hydrants, which will have two four-inch meters.

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The prior approved transportation route is no longer accessible due to the construction on uh Dr.

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MLK Drive.

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The new proposed transportation would be off of the highway I-20 exit, eastbound onto the furniture road, from there, southbound onto Matlock Road.

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From there, east, eastbound on East Bardon Road, and then left onto Dr.

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MLK Jr.

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Drive, northbound.

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The site will be on the right, east side of the roadway.

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The exit transportation route would be left or southbound on Dr.

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M OK from the site, a right or westbound on East Barton Road, a right on Matlock Road or northbound onto highway I-20.

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The applicant will take measures uh to mitigate the dust.

6:37

Uh community outreach meeting was held on the 23rd of April of this year at the East Library and Recreation Center.

6:44

The notice of meeting was mailed to all property owners, residents within the 600 feet of the approved SUP boundary.

6:52

Notice of the meeting was also posted on the next door, reaching 11 neighborhoods.

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As of today, no petitions have been received in opposition or in support.

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Staff mail notices to property owners within a quarter mile of approved SUP boundary and posted on next door.

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And the applicant is gonna be TEP Barnett USA L L Caleb for any questions.

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Do the commissioners have any questions of the applicant?

7:25

Thank you very much.

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We'll move on to our uh public session.

7:34

This time I asked for the applicant to come forward.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Affordable Housing████████████████████████24%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████17%
Procedural██████████10%
Community Engagement█████5%
Environmental Protection████4%
Public Engagement███3%
Transportation Safety█1%
Technology and Innovation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session - April 29, 2026

Meeting Date: April 29, 2026
Meeting Time: 5:37 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. (approx.)
Location: City Hall Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Texas
Attendees: Chairperson Nunez, Commissioners Blake, Sumpter, Finley, Ware, Winkles, Greer, Carter, Maddox (all 9 present)

The Planning and Zoning Commission convened for a regular session to consider six zoning cases, a consent calendar item, and miscellaneous reports. The meeting featured extensive public testimony on a proposed townhouse development, and concluded with approvals for two gas well drilling permits, a multifamily affordable housing project, a revised development plan, and a continuance for a contested residential project.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of the April 15, 2026 Regular Session were approved unanimously (9-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • SUP08-15R1 & SUP07-17R1 (Gas Well Drilling): Leslie Garvis (Total Energies, Fort Worth) spoke in support, noting no protected uses within 600 feet. No public opposition was voiced for SUP08-15R1; for SUP07-17R1, three emails and one petition in opposition were received but no speakers appeared.
  • PD25-18 (Wilma Lane Townhouses):
    • Applicant Nikki Moore (MMA) presented the project, arguing that the infill site’s steep topography and existing infrastructure justify deviations from UDC standards. She highlighted a revised plan removing two lots to increase open space.
    • Opposition speakers (5 individuals):
      • Leslie Story (Arlington resident) opposed variances, requested larger lots and 5-foot setbacks along the eastern boundary.
      • Carol Marcott (Arlington) warned that approval would set a precedent for overly dense developments.
      • Shannon Huggins (Arlington, former property owner) cited drainage, septic, and historical significance (Native American artifacts, bluebonnet fields).
      • Carla Frierson (Arlington) expressed concerns about traffic, noise, and tree loss.
      • Lourdes Carstenson (Arlington) asked about drainage and fencing.
      • Rosa Posadas (Arlington) raised traffic, flooding, and character mismatch.
  • PD26-03 (Campbell Place Apartments):
    • Applicant Zach Cavender (Penrose) described the 78-unit affordable housing project with a pre-K center, noting that it is financed through 9% tax credits and will be owned long-term.
    • Support speaker: Randy Hendricks (President, West Arlington Citizen Action Network) spoke in favor, citing the developer’s record and the project’s improvements over the current RV storage use.
    • No opposition speakers were present.
  • PD23-6R1 (Autumn Park):
    • Applicant Nikki Moore (MMA) explained the revised plan due to drainage constraints, preserving all existing trees and reducing units from 57 to 51.
    • Support speaker: Randy Hendricks again supported the project, noting the developer’s quality.
    • No opposition speakers were present.

Discussion Items

  • SUP08-15R1 (4151 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive): Staff presented the 2.955-acre site for gas well drilling with a new transportation route due to road construction. The nearest residence is 2,300 feet away. No opposition. Motion to approve passed 8-0 (Commissioner Sumpter abstained).
  • SUP07-17R1 (4801 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive): A 5.216-acre drill site and a 4.622-acre existing frac pond. The nearest single-family home is over 1,000 feet away. Commissioner Greer inquired about the frac pond’s future use; the applicant stated it will be reclaimed after drilling. Motion to approve passed 8-0 (Sumpter abstained).
  • PD25-18 (1605 Wilma Lane): The applicant sought to rezone 2.919 acres from RS-7.2 to a Planned Development for RS-5 townhouses (26 units, density 8.7 du/acre). The project required 10 deviations from UDC, including a 30-foot lot width (vs. 50 feet), 3-foot setbacks (vs. 5 feet), and reduced tree preservation (31% vs. 35% minimum). Commissioner Maddox pressed for justification; the applicant cited topography and infill constraints. After public opposition, Chair Nunez recommended a continuance to allow the applicant to address concerns (e.g., lot widths, sidewalk, fencing, open space). Motion to continue to June 3, 2026 passed 8-0 (Sumpter abstained).
  • PD26-03 (Campbell Place): A change from RS-7.2 and NC to a Planned Development for RMF-22 on 7.908 acres, proposing 78 units (1, 2, and 3 bedrooms). Deviations included 640 sq. ft. one-bedroom units (vs. 750 sq. ft. minimum), carports instead of garages, parking in front of buildings, and no bicycle parking (later added). The applicant agreed to add EV charging stations (4), relocate carports away from US 287 frontage, install ornamental iron fencing on the south, and extend a sidewalk. Motion to approve with conditions passed 8-1 (Commissioner Carter voted no).
  • PD23-6R1 (Autumn Park): A revision to an approved development plan for 2.57 acres, reducing units from 57 to 51 in one building (334 feet long) instead of two. Deviations included a 334-foot building length (vs. 180-foot max), removal of garages, and a 12-foot buffer (vs. 15 feet) on a small portion. The applicant preserved 100% of existing trees. Conditions added: 4 EV charging stations, move the security gate to include all parking within the fenced area, and increase brick on the south elevation. Motion to approve passed 7-1 (Commissioner Carter voted no; Commissioner Sumpter abstained).

Key Outcomes

  • SUP08-15R1 (Gas Well Drilling): Approved 8-0 (Sumpter abstained).
  • SUP07-17R1 (Gas Well Drilling with Frac Pond): Approved 8-0 (Sumpter abstained).
  • PD25-18 (Wilma Lane): Continued to June 3, 2026, by a vote of 8-0 (Sumpter abstained). The applicant will return with a revised plan addressing lot widths, setbacks, tree preservation, sidewalk, fencing, and open space.
  • PD26-03 (Campbell Place): Approved 8-1 (Carter opposed) with conditions: install 4 EV charging stations, relocate carports away from US 287 frontage, add ornamental iron fencing on the south property line, extend sidewalk to the south driveway, provide bicycle parking, and ensure dumpster enclosures meet UDC dimensions.
  • PD23-6R1 (Autumn Park): Approved 7-1 (Carter opposed, Sumpter abstained) with conditions: provide 4 EV charging stations, move the security gate to encompass all parking, and increase brick veneer on the south elevation (wrapping to east and west).
  • Future Meeting: The next regular session is scheduled for May 13, 2026, with one zoning case (continued PD25-18) and a light agenda.

Meeting Transcript

Uh, my name is Dr. Ignacio Nunez, and I serve as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Orlington. I hereby call this regularly noticed meeting of the City of Arlington's Planning and Zoning Commission regular session to order for April the 29th. This time I'll ask our administration to read the speaker guidelines and general decorum for tonight's meeting. We ask that the citizens and other visitors 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 or 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 the 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 to make their statements. If there are many speakers for an item, each speaker will be given three minutes to make their statements. The applicant will then be given five minutes for any rebuttal. If multiple speakers plan to provide the same or similar comments, those speakers may, if they so desire, designate one or more individuals to provide public comment on behalf of the group. A bell will signal the end of each speaker's time in consideration of other speakers. Please conclude your comments promptly when you hear the bell. Thank you. Our first item of business of the minutes of the April 15th, 2026 regular agenda meeting. These were sent to all the commissioners in advance. Were there any changes or corrections needed? Saying none, I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Semter, and a second by Commissioner Ware. Cast your vote, please. Motion passes nine to nothing. Next on the agenda, we have five zoning cases. It was six. Application for approval to amend a specific use permit for gas well drilling by establishing the location of a drilling zone on 2.955 acres zoned industrial manufacturing. This time I'll ask our staff to present its report on this case. Good evening, Commissioners. My name is Pedro Garantwai, guest will specialist planning development services. This evening I present SCP-08-15R1, the Stoner drill site located at 4151 Dr. MOK Drive. Site location is just south of I-20 Highway, north of Southeast Green Oaks Boulevard, east of Dr. MLK Drive, and it is within two mile uh two miles of 10 gas well sites. The site was approved for drilling on September 2008. City Council approved two well permits on February 2009, one well permit on May 2009, and six well permits on June of 2009. The site has nine separators and nine production tanks, and the site is enclosed by an eight-foot-tall galvanized chain link fence. The nearest protective use from the proposed drill zone and from an existing well head is over the 600 feet boundary. Tier 2 landscape plan requirement requires a 20-foot uh buffer around the perimeter of the drill site. The applicant will provide eight three-inch caliper trees with the 16 tree mass, an eight-foot tall masonry wall around the perimeter of the drill site, uh, will be built, which exceeds the requirements in the gas well drilling and production ordinance. The water plan was approved on the 14th of April of this year. Uh there are two existing existing fire hydrants, which will have two four-inch meters. The prior approved transportation route is no longer accessible due to the construction on uh Dr. MLK Drive. The new proposed transportation would be off of the highway I-20 exit, eastbound onto the furniture road, from there, southbound onto Matlock Road. From there, east, eastbound on East Bardon Road, and then left onto Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, northbound. The site will be on the right, east side of the roadway. The exit transportation route would be left or southbound on Dr. M OK from the site, a right or westbound on East Barton Road, a right on Matlock Road or northbound onto highway I-20. The applicant will take measures uh to mitigate the dust.

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