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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - December 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, December 4, 2025
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, December 4, 2025
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:01

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:03

If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices at this time, calling the meeting to order at 6 30 p.m.

0:10

on December 4th, 2025

Unassigned speaker

0:12

for

Speaker 1

0:13

the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton.

0:17

This commission consists of nine members.

0:19

All are present tonight.

0:21

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

0:26

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

0:38

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

0:46

In accordance with the state opens meetings act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda tonight.

0:56

Approval of a subdivision plat or replat is required by state law.

1:01

If the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law in the city of Carrollton's ordinances, a plat is deemed approved by operation of law.

1:10

If no action to approve or deny a plat by the planning commission is taken within 30 days after a plat meeting all requirements is filed.

1:21

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

1:27

If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card if you have not already done so and they are located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers in the back of this room.

1:39

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

1:46

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

1:56

When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium and give your name and address for the record and make your comments to the commission.

2:04

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

2:11

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

2:16

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

2:24

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

2:32

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

2:40

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:41

you.

Speaker 1

2:47

First order business is to hear public comments for the three consent agenda items tonight, which is approval of the November 6th meetings.

2:57

Meeting minutes, excuse me.

3:00

And case number PLTSP 2025-174, Carrollton Elementary School, and case number PLRP 2025-178, Trinity Mills Professional Park base to block one, lot 1A.

Unassigned speaker

3:17

If

Speaker 1

3:18

there's anybody in the audience with comments for these three consent agenda items tonight, you may come forward and make your comments now.

3:31

Are there any commissioners that have any comments about the consent agenda and items tonight or wish to make a motion?

Unassigned speaker

3:41

Yes,

Speaker 2

3:41

Commissioner Overholt.

3:43

Thank you, Mr.

3:44

Chairman.

3:45

I will move to approve the consent agenda items one, two, and three.

Unassigned speaker

3:50

And

Speaker 1

3:50

agenda item number two, that is with stipulations.

3:54

Yes.

Unassigned speaker

3:55

Thank

Speaker 1

3:55

you, Ms.

3:56

Commissioner Overholt.

3:58

Yes, Commissioner Foster.

Speaker 3

4:00

I second

Speaker 1

4:01

that

Speaker 3

4:01

motion.

Speaker 1

4:02

Thank you.

4:02

First Vice Chair Foster.

4:04

So motion was made by Commissioner Overholt and seconded by first Vice Chair Foster to approve the three consent agenda items tonight.

4:13

Is there any additional discussion on the motion by the commissioners before we move to a vote?

4:20

If not, then let's start a vote.

4:34

The motion passes unanimously.

4:37

Thank you.

4:41

Excuse me.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

So the next public hearing agenda item is number four, and that is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning on an approximately 33-acre track, zone PD 215 for the single family residential district located at 2205 East Heburn Parkway to repeal and replace ordinance number 3922 reestablishing plan development 215 to allow a reduction in required setback and to modify conceptual plans.

Speaker 1

5:23

This is amending the official zoning map accordingly.

5:26

That's case number PLZ 2025-180.

5:31

First United Methodist Church, and our case coordinator tonight is Ms.

5:35

Emily Offer.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use██████████████████████████26%
Transportation Safety█████████████████████21%
Procedural█████████████13%
Community Engagement██████████10%
Public Engagement█████████9%
Miscellaneous█████████9%
Public Safety█████5%
Racial Equity█████5%
Engineering And Infrastructure██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - December 4, 2025

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission met on December 4, 2025, beginning with a briefing session at 6:00 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The commission considered three consent agenda items and three public hearing items. Key actions included unanimous approval of two rezoning cases and the denial of a third, with substantial public testimony on multiple items.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes: Unanimously approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes.
  • PLTSP 2025-174 – Carrollton Elementary School: Unanimously approved a technical site plan for a public school on a 9.487-acre tract at 1805 Pearl Street, subject to stipulations.
  • PLRP 2025-178 – Trinity Mills Professional Park: Unanimously approved a replat for a 2.341-acre tract at 2763 East Trinity Mills Road to modify easements.

Public Comments & Testimony

Item 5 (PLZ 2025-182 – H-E-B at Parker & Josey)

  • Supporters: Several residents expressed excitement about the H-E-B grocery store and fuel station, highlighting convenience and community growth. They urged the commission to approve the project while addressing traffic and fencing concerns.
  • Opponents: A resident spoke in opposition, raising concerns about traffic congestion on Parker Road and Josey Lane, the need for a traffic signal at the Josie entrance, a 12-foot privacy fence along the neighborhood border, noise from the car wash, and environmental issues related to the fuel station. They requested operational hour limits and improved lighting controls.
  • Neutral: One HOA president did not check support or opposition but requested a traffic light at Josie, a 12-foot fence, paving of a berm strip, and environmental study for the fuel station.

Item 6 (PLZ 2025-126 – Madinah Masjid)

  • Opponents: Multiple residents from the area spoke in opposition, citing traffic congestion on Old Denton Road and Jackson Road, the density of the proposed school (858 students), event center, and funeral home on an 8.91-acre site. Some speakers expressed concerns about safety, building heights (45 feet vs. 35-foot code), and compatibility with the neighborhood. A few speakers voiced strong opposition based on religious grounds, referencing Islamophobia and national security.
  • Supporters: Several residents spoke in support, emphasizing Carrollton's diversity, the peaceful contributions of the Islamic community, and the social benefits of the school (e.g., feeding the needy, helping with eviction notices). They urged the commission to base decisions on planning and engineering factors, not prejudice.
  • Neutral/Other: One speaker noted discrepancies in school classification (private vs. public) and requested more detailed information before a decision.

Discussion Items

  • Item 4 (PLZ 2025-180 – First United Methodist Church): Staff presented a request to amend PD-215 to allow a zero-foot side yard setback on a 33-acre tract to subdivide and sell a portion of the lot. The structures on site are already permitted. The applicant spoke briefly, noting the amendment would allow separation of two properties. No public testimony was given. The commission unanimously approved with staff stipulations.
  • Item 5 (PLZ 2025-182 – H-E-B at Parker & Josey): Staff detailed a proposal for a 120,000-square-foot grocery store, gas station, car wash, drive-through restaurant, and pharmacy on 17.2 acres. Traffic impact analysis includes deceleration lanes and signalization at Parker Road. The applicant (Kimley-Horn) answered questions about traffic patterns, parking (613 spaces against a requirement of ~300), and landscape island spacing. Commissioners discussed the need for a traffic signal on Josey Lane, stack lanes, and fencing height (8-foot vs. 12-foot). Staff recommended approval with stipulations.
  • Item 6 (PLZ 2025-126 – Madinah Masjid): Staff presented a request to increase school enrollment from 325 to 858 students, add a 9,400-square-foot event center (banquet hall) and a 2,200-square-foot funeral home on 8.91 acres. A traffic impact analysis required staggered drop-off/pick-up (three separate 45-minute windows). The building height is 45 feet (35-foot code limit). Commissioners questioned parking adequacy (152 spaces for 858 students plus staff), traffic circulation, and the feasibility of separate operational hours for the event center. The applicant (civil engineer and board director) stated the school would start with elementary grades and grow. Staff recommended approval with an added stipulation that the event center not operate during school hours.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Items 1-3): Approved unanimously.
  • PLZ 2025-180 (Item 4): Public hearing closed; approved unanimously with staff stipulations. Case forwarded to City Council on January 6, 2026.
  • PLZ 2025-182 (Item 5): Public hearing closed; approved unanimously with staff stipulations. Case forwarded to City Council on January 6, 2026.
  • PLZ 2025-126 (Item 6): Motion to approve with staff stipulations (including event center timing) was made and seconded. After discussion, the motion failed (not unanimous; votes against cited overcrowding, safety concerns, building height, and density). The applicant has 10 days to appeal to City Council.
  • Staff Reports: Brief update on prior cases: IPB 9 (multi-family/retail) approved 5-2; Claw Arcade approved; Trinity Mills OR expansion approved; STR/bed-and-breakfast zoning amendments approved.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices at this time, calling the meeting to order at 6 30 p.m. on December 4th, 2025 for the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members. All are present tonight. This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of advisory items, the commission's recommendation for 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 these chambers. In accordance with the state opens meetings act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda tonight. Approval of a subdivision plat or replat is required by state law. If the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law in the 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 within 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 if you have not already done so and they are located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers in the back of this room. The items on the agenda under the heading public hearing will be considered individually, beginning with the case presentation. After any questions from the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide an opportunity for individuals to speak on the case. When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium and give your name and address for the record and make your comments to the commission. When everyone has had an opportunity to speak, the applicant will be given an opportunity to make a brief closing comment. At that time, there will be no further opportunities for public testimony on that item. The public hearing portions of the cases 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. First order business is to hear public comments for the three consent agenda items tonight, which is approval of the November 6th meetings. Meeting minutes, excuse me. And case number PLTSP 2025-174, Carrollton Elementary School, and case number PLRP 2025-178, Trinity Mills Professional Park base to block one, lot 1A. If there's anybody in the audience with comments for these three consent agenda items tonight, you may come forward and make your comments now. Are there any commissioners that have any comments about the consent agenda and items tonight or wish to make a motion? Yes, Commissioner Overholt. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will move to approve the consent agenda items one, two, and three. And agenda item number two, that is with stipulations. Yes. Thank you, Ms. Commissioner Overholt. Yes, Commissioner Foster. I second that motion. Thank you. First Vice Chair Foster. So motion was made by Commissioner Overholt and seconded by first Vice Chair Foster to approve the three consent agenda items tonight.

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