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Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - March 5, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, March 5, 2026
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, March 5, 2026
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

0:00

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:02

If you would please silence your cell phones or other devices.

0:05

Calling this meeting to order at 6 30 p.m.

0:09

March 5th, 2026 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton.

0:14

This commission consists of nine members, eight who are present tonight, with Commissioner Lou Soccer being absent.

0:21

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

0:25

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

0:36

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

0:44

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

0:53

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.

1:03

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law of 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.

1:14

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

1:20

If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an apparent's card located on the table at the entrance to the city council chambers.

1:29

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

1:36

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

1:44

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

Unassigned speaker

1:50

And

Speaker 1

1:50

please make your comments to the commission.

1:52

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

2:00

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

2:05

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

2:14

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

2:21

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

2:30

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:30

you.

Unassigned speaker

2:33

So

Speaker 2

2:33

the first

Speaker 1

2:33

order business to hear the public comments for the four consent agenda items that were posted, but I do want to say consent agenda item number two has been withdrawn, so there are only three consent agenda items available.

2:52

Is there anybody in the audience with any comments for the consent agenda tonight?

Unassigned speaker

3:02

Are

Speaker 1

3:02

there any commissioners that have any comments about a consent agenda item or wish to make a motion on the consent agenda?

Unassigned speaker

3:10

Yes,

Speaker 2

3:10

Commissioner Overholt.

Speaker 3

3:12

Yeah, thank you, Mr.

3:13

Chairman.

3:14

I will move that we approve the consent agenda items one, three, and four.

3:20

And on item three, we find that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development.

3:28

And on item four, uh detail A is changed to 33x.

Speaker 1

3:37

And agenda item numbers three is with stipulations, correct?

3:41

If I'm not mistaken, revise stipulations.

3:45

Correct.

3:45

Yes.

3:46

Thank you.

3:46

Commissioner Overholt.

Unassigned speaker

3:48

Yes,

Speaker 2

3:49

Commissioner Herman.

3:50

Thank you, Mr.

3:51

Chairman.

3:51

I second that motion.

3:53

Thank you, Commissioner

Speaker 1

3:54

Herman.

3:55

So a motion was made by Commissioner Overholt, seconded by Commissioner Herman to approve the three consent agenda items tonight.

Unassigned speaker

4:03

Is

Speaker 1

4:03

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

4:09

If not, let's move to a vote.

4:21

The motion passes unanimously with Commissioner Lou Sarter being absent.

4:26

Thank

Unassigned speaker

4:27

you.

Unassigned speaker

4:30

So

Speaker 1

4:30

the next order of business is to hear the public hearing agenda items.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████56%
Procedural███████████████████████████████39%
Engineering And Infrastructure████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - March 5, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Carrollton, Texas, held its regular meeting on March 5, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Eight of nine members were present, with Commissioner Sarter absent. The commission unanimously approved several consent items and two text amendments to city ordinances, both of which will be forwarded to the City Council.

Consent Calendar

  • Item #2 (Final Plat for Farmers Branch Service Center) was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
  • Items #1 (Minutes of February 5, 2026), #3 (Final Plat for Carroll Crest Addition PH 1C), and #4 (Replat for Otis Engineering Addition) were approved unanimously. Commissioner Overholt made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Herman. The motion included specific stipulations: that the right-of-way dedication for Item #3 was necessary and proportional, and that a detail on Item #4 was revised to 33x.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public provided comments or testimony on any agenda items.

Discussion Items

  • Text Amendment: Utility Signatures (PLST 2025-207): Staff presented a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance (CSO) to replace the requirement for physical utility company signatures on plats with a letter of authorization. Staff argued this modernizes the process and reduces delays, noting the utility companies are very happy with the proposed change. Commissioner Doyle asked about the enforceability of the letters compared to signatures. Commissioner Kramer asked how the version of the plat reviewed by the utility could be verified; staff responded that a finalized digital copy (blackline) is sent to the utility for review before the letter is issued.
  • Text Amendment: Articles Restructure (PLZT 2026-006): Staff presented a proposal to reorganize the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO). Changes include converting numbering to Arabic numerals, consolidating overlay districts into one article, and moving the Corporate Commercial District. Staff emphasized that no regulatory content was being added, removed, or modified.
  • Staff Reports: Mr. Shapiro reported that the City Council approved the previously recommended Rumco Auto Sales case on March 3, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Utility Signatures Amendment: Approved unanimously (8-0) on a motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Vice Chair Pendleton. The case will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on April 7, 2026.
  • Articles Restructure Amendment: Approved unanimously (8-0) on a motion by Vice Chair Pendleton, seconded by Commissioner Foster. The case will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on April 7, 2026.
  • The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:55 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones or other devices. Calling this meeting to order at 6 30 p.m. March 5th, 2026 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, eight who are present tonight, with Commissioner Lou Soccer being absent. The commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of an advisory item, the commission's recommendation for denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with the 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 open meetings act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. 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 of 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 the planning and zoning commission consideration tonight. If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an apparent's card located on the table at the entrance to the city council chambers. 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 the 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 please 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 comment or statement. At that time, there will be no further opportunities for public testimony on that item. The public hearing portion 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. So the first order business to hear the public comments for the four consent agenda items that were posted, but I do want to say consent agenda item number two has been withdrawn, so there are only three consent agenda items available. Is there anybody in the audience with any comments for the consent agenda tonight? Are there any commissioners that have any comments about a consent agenda item or wish to make a motion on the consent agenda? Yes, Commissioner Overholt. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will move that we approve the consent agenda items one, three, and four. And on item three, we find that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. And on item four, uh detail A is changed to 33x. And agenda item numbers three is with stipulations, correct? If I'm not mistaken, revise stipulations. Correct. Yes. Thank you. Commissioner Overholt. Yes, Commissioner Herman. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I second that motion. Thank you, Commissioner

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