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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - August 7, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, August 7, 2025
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, August 7, 2025
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

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If you would please silence your cell phone and other devices at this time.

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I'm calling the meeting to order at 6 33 p.m.

0:13

August 7, 2025 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton.

0:19

This commission consists of nine members, eight of whom are present tonight, with Commissioner Yarborough being absent.

0:26

This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others.

0:32

In the case of advisory items, the commission's recommendation or denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance.

0:42

The commission conducts its business in accordance with the posted agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside of these chambers.

0:50

In accordance with the state open meetings act,

Unassigned speaker

0:53

the

Speaker 1

0:53

planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed in the agenda.

1:00

Approval of a subdivision or plat is required by state law if the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law and of cities, city of Carrollton's ordinances.

1:11

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law if no action to approve or deny a plat by the planning commission is taken with 30 days after a plat meeting all requirements is filed.

1:23

The public may comment on all items listed on the agenda for planning and zoning commission consideration tonight.

1:30

If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers if you've not already done

Unassigned speaker

1:39

so.

Unassigned speaker

1:40

The

Speaker 1

1:40

items on the agenda under the heading public hearing will be considered individually, beginning with a case presentation.

1:48

After any questions for the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide an opportunity for individuals to speak on that case.

1:57

When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium.

2:00

Please give your name and address for the record and make your comments to the commission.

2:05

When everyone has had the opportunity to speak, the applicant will be given an opportunity to make a brief closing statement.

2:12

At that time, there will be no further opportunities for public testimony on that specific item.

2:18

The public hearing portion of the case considered tonight are intended to be an opportunity for the public to be heard by the commission.

2:26

It is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public testimony or answer questions from the public.

2:34

After the case presentations and public testimony period is completed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate.

2:44

Thank you.

2:59

The first order of business is to hear the public comments for the two consent agenda items tonight, one of which is the July 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes, and then um case number PLDP 2025-045, 1430 South Broadway and Elm mixed use case.

3:39

No.

3:43

Are there any commissioners that have any comments about consent agenda items or wish to make a motion at this time on the

Speaker 2

3:49

consent agenda?

Speaker 3

4:28

2025-0045.

Speaker 2

4:36

Thank you, Commissioner Foster.

4:45

It was Commissioner Powell who's Commissioner Powell.

Speaker 4

4:58

Thank you, Mr.

4:59

Chairman.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

I second the motion.

Speaker 1

5:01

Thank you, Commissioner Powell.

5:02

So a motion was made by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner Powell to approve the two consent agenda items for tonight.

Unassigned speaker

5:18

Okay,

Speaker 2

5:19

then let's move to a vote.

Unassigned speaker

5:30

So

Speaker 1

5:30

the vote passes unanimously with Commissioner Yarborough being absent.

5:45

Okay, so the next public hearing agenda item is number three, which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning on a 2.35-acre track zone local retail district and located at 2763 East Trinity Mills Road.

6:02

It's to establish a planned development district to allow development to exceed the maximum 40% building coverage and to utilize alternate screening materials to create development standards and to provide conceptual plans, amending the official zoning map accordingly.

6:20

This is case number PLZ 2025-118.

6:25

Carrollton Indoor Tennis Club, and our case coordinator tonight is Mr.

6:29

Lauren Shapiro.

Speaker 5

6:37

Um the case before you is to establish a plan development to allow for infill on under five acres, and specifically to allow a greater building coverage of 40%, which is the requirement in the local retailer LR2 zoning district.

Unassigned speaker

6:56

The

Speaker 5

6:57

applicant's proposing a uh more than 46,000 square foot building that's going to occupy um just over two acres of land because the building size exceeds the 40 percent building coverage, they have come forward with a plan development um to request the greater lot coverage of 45.8 percent um coverage instead of the 40 percent, which is required.

7:23

Um the applicant is proposing um basically six tennis courts in an indoor and inside in the building.

Unassigned speaker

7:31

Um

Speaker 5

7:31

they provided um sufficient parking that meets our requirements.

7:36

In addition to that, they are going to have a screening wall that runs along the west property line adjacent to uh the alley.

7:43

Um however, they are going to um preserve the trees that are along a drainage channel that runs on the north side of the property.

7:51

Let me get the aerial

Unassigned speaker

7:52

up.

Speaker 5

7:53

Um let's see if this laser works.

7:56

Kind of see that.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use███████████████████████23%
Parking Management████████████████16%
Economic Development██████████████14%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Parks and Recreation██████6%
Public Safety██████6%
Environmental Protection█████5%
Community Engagement█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - August 7, 2025

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on August 7, 2025, starting at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Eight of nine members were present (Commissioner Yarborough absent). The commission approved a consent agenda and held two public hearings, resulting in the denial of an indoor tennis club and the approval of an event center with stipulations.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting.
  • Approved Development Plan PLDP 2025-045 for a mixed-use project at 1430 S. Broadway Street.
  • Unanimously approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Tennis Club (PLZ 2025-118): Supporters (Marvin Reeder, USTA's Mark Hodge, Carrollton Tennis Association's Vito Wynn) emphasized the lack of public indoor courts. Opponents (adjacent property owners Mike Booz, Chris Lemke, Micah Jackson) cited property contamination and flooding hazards.
  • Event Center (PLSUP 2025-101): Supporters (adjacent owner David Williams, vendor Jaime Chavez, community members) praised the applicant's experience and the project's design. No oral opposition was presented, though a written comment from a neighboring property owner was on record.

Discussion Items and Key Outcomes

Indoor Tennis Club (PLZ 2025-118) – Motion Fails on Tie Vote

  • Proposal: A Planned Development request to exceed 40% building coverage to build a 46,000 sq. ft indoor tennis facility. Note: The agenda listed Michael McCauley as case coordinator, but Loren Shapiro presented the case to the commission. Staff recommended approval.
  • Deliberation: The commission debated the scope of its review, with staff clarifying that drainage and environmental concerns are addressed separately. Environmental Services Director Corey Heipel confirmed no contamination assessment was filed with the city.
  • Outcome: A motion to approve resulted in a 4-4 tie, which failed. The applicant has 10 days to file a written appeal to City Council.

Event Center (PLSUP 2025-101) – Approved with Full Staff Stipulations

  • Proposal: A Special Use Permit to operate an event center (125 person max). Note: The agenda listed the space at 6,177 sq. ft., while the application and discussion used 5,077 sq. ft. Staff recommended denial over parking allocation and traffic concerns.
  • Deliberation: The commission reviewed parking studies and traffic patterns. Several stipulations (hours, capacity) were debated in multiple motions.
  • Outcome: A final motion to approve with all staff stipulations (hours limited to Friday-Sunday 6pm-12am, 125 occupancy, doors closed during events) passed 7-1. The case proceeds to the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting.

Other Business

  • Staff provided an update on recent cases approved by the City Council, including the Southwest Nursery Transportation Thoroughfare Plan (TTP) amendment (Aug 5), the CZO amendment for car ports (Aug 5), the Harcourt rezoning (July 8), and a vape shop SUP (July 8).

Note: The meeting took place on August 7, 2025, as specified.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phone and other devices at this time. I'm calling the meeting to order at 6 33 p.m. August 7, 2025 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, eight of whom are present tonight, with Commissioner Yarborough being absent. This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of advisory items, the commission's recommendation or denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance. The commission conducts its business in accordance with the posted agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside of these chambers. In accordance with the state open meetings act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed in the agenda. Approval of a subdivision or plat is required by state law if the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law and of cities, city of Carrollton's ordinances. A plat is deemed approved by operation of law if no action to approve or deny a plat by the planning commission is taken with 30 days after a plat meeting all requirements is filed. The public may comment on all items listed on the agenda for planning and zoning commission consideration tonight. If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers if you've not already done so. The items on the agenda under the heading public hearing will be considered individually, beginning with a case presentation. After any questions for the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide an opportunity for individuals to speak on that case. When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium. Please give your name and address for the record and make your comments to the commission. When everyone has had the opportunity to speak, the applicant will be given an opportunity to make a brief closing statement. At that time, there will be no further opportunities for public testimony on that specific item. The public hearing portion of the case considered tonight are intended to be an opportunity for the public to be heard by the commission. It is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public testimony or answer questions from the public. After the case presentations and public testimony period is completed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate. Thank you. The first order of business is to hear the public comments for the two consent agenda items tonight, one of which is the July 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes, and then um case number PLDP 2025-045, 1430 South Broadway and Elm mixed use case. No. Are there any commissioners that have any comments about consent agenda items or wish to make a motion at this time on the consent agenda? 2025-0045. Thank you, Commissioner Foster. It was Commissioner Powell who's Commissioner Powell. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I second the motion. Thank you, Commissioner Powell. So a motion was made by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner Powell to approve the two consent agenda items for tonight. Okay, then let's move to a vote. So the vote passes unanimously with Commissioner Yarborough being absent. Okay, so the next public hearing agenda item is number three, which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning on a 2.35-acre track zone local retail district and located at 2763 East Trinity Mills Road. It's to establish a planned development district to allow development to exceed the maximum 40% building coverage and to utilize alternate screening materials to create development standards and to provide conceptual plans, amending the official zoning map accordingly. This is case number PLZ 2025-118. Carrollton Indoor Tennis Club, and our case coordinator tonight is Mr. Lauren Shapiro. Um the case before you is to establish a plan development to allow for infill on under five acres, and specifically to allow a greater building coverage of 40%, which is the requirement in the local retailer LR2 zoning district. The

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