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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 2, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, July 2, 2026
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, July 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:11

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:13

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

0:17

I'm calling this meeting to order at 6 30 p.m.

0:20

on July 2nd, 2026 for the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton.

0:26

This commission consists of non-members, all who are present tonight.

0:30

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

0:36

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.

0:47

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

0:55

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.

1:05

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.

1:15

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law.

1:18

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.

1:28

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

1:35

If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance of these city council chambers.

Unassigned speaker

1:43

The

Speaker 1

1:44

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

1:52

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

2:01

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.

2:09

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

2:17

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

2:23

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

2:31

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

2:38

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

2:47

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:47

you.

Unassigned speaker

2:52

So

Speaker 1

2:52

the first order business is to hear public comments for the four consent agenda items listed tonight.

2:59

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

3:04

Or any item on the consent agenda who would like to come forward at this time.

3:23

If you would please state your name and address for the record.

3:26

And if you would, ma'am, please pull that microphone down.

3:29

Sure.

Speaker 2

3:29

Ms.

3:29

Shorty.

3:32

Thank you for the opportunity to speak.

Unassigned speaker

3:34

I

Speaker 2

3:34

believe I understand I'm speaking concerning an item on the agenda, correct?

3:42

Okay.

3:43

So my name's Martha Schroeder.

3:45

I'm at 2425 via Barcelona in Carrollton.

3:49

I live in Keller Springs Village, which is the neighborhood to the south and west of B.

3:55

Salazar.

3:56

And I just had some comments about that.

3:59

Is this the time to make comments concerning the desire to put a speaker?

4:03

Yes, ma'am.

Speaker 1

4:03

This is your time to speak right now.

Speaker 2

4:05

Okay, thank

Unassigned speaker

4:06

you.

Speaker 2

4:08

I represent Keller Springs Village.

4:10

There are several that wanted to come, but this being so close to holiday, they were not able to come.

4:17

So just to let you know a little bit about me, many years ago, my husband and I came to

Unassigned speaker

4:22

the

Speaker 2

4:22

planning and zoning commission meeting when they were turning the food line.

4:26

The desire was to turn the food line into B.

4:28

Salazar.

4:30

And we were highly in favor of that change.

4:32

Sometime later, my husband became a math teacher at B.

4:36

Celazar for several years.

4:38

And we appreciate what the school does for the community and families.

4:42

At that time, our neighborhood was basically promised a quiet school with a very small student population.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Procedural█████████████21%
Transportation Safety████6%
Public Safety█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 2, 2026

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on July 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Actions included approving a consent agenda with a modification, approving a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for the Kelly Cove development, allowing an expansion of truck sales types for Romco, and revoking a Special Use Permit for Coded Lounge Café due to violations. Decisions requiring City Council approval were forwarded to the August 11, 2026 meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Items: Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes; Technical Site Plan for Salazar Grimes Learning Center (2416 Keller Springs Road); Replat for Keller Springs Village; Preliminary Plat for Harcourt Addition (Parker Road & North Josey Lane).
  • Public Comment: Martha Schroeder (Keller Springs Village) and Aaron Russell (Via Del Norte Circle) voiced concerns regarding the expansion of the Salazar Grimes Learning Center, citing increased traffic on Keller Springs Road, the removal of school zones on major thoroughfares, the density of the proposed multi-use campus, and a discrepancy in the site's acreage. They questioned why recently closed school campuses were not being considered for the project.
  • Outcome: Motion passed 7-2 (Commissioners Poor and Doyle dissenting). Commissioner Foster moved, Commissioner Herman seconded. A modification was adopted changing the term "secondary school" to "high school" in stipulations for Item 2.

Public Hearings

Items 5 & 6: Kelly Cove Comprehensive Plan and Zoning (2415 E. Trinity Mills Rd)

  • Discussion: Staff (Michael McCauley) presented the request to change the land use designation from Office-Low Intensity to Single-Family Detached Residential and rezone the 8.36-acre property from PD-44 to SF-5/12 to allow a 61-home subdivision. The property was described as a challenging remnant lot from the George Bush Turnpike development. Applicant Shaivali Desai (Bridge Tower Homes) discussed the site plan, which avoids directing traffic into the adjacent neighborhood. Commissioner discussion included fence heights, a right-turn lane on Trinity Mills (contingent on TxDOT approval), and playground safety.
  • Public Testimony: Jacob Bowen (2232 Big Bend Drive) spoke in opposition to the current plan, calling it a major invasion of privacy due to the proximity of proposed two-story homes to his property line. He stated he was not against rezoning but favored single-story homes or greater setbacks.
  • Outcome: Comprehensive Plan amendment (Item 5) approved unanimously. Zoning change (Item 6) approved 8-1 (Commissioner Kramer dissenting). Both forwarded to the City Council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Item 7: Romco Special Use Permit Amendment (1519 W. Belt Line Rd)

  • Discussion: Staff (Shad Rhoten) recommended amending SUP 508 to permit the sale of various heavy-load trucks (e.g., water, asphalt trucks) in addition to concrete mixers. No site modifications or increases in the maximum of five vehicles were proposed. Applicant Gerilyn Freeman confirmed that the trucks are not operated on city streets and are only stored temporarily before delivery. Commissioners discussed vehicle weight definitions (staff confirmed the threshold is a gross vehicle weight over 7,500 lbs per Article 35).
  • Public Testimony: None.
  • Outcome: Approved unanimously. Forwarded to the City Council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Item 8: Coded Lounge Café Special Use Permit Repeal (2661 Midway Rd, Ste 110)

  • Discussion: Staff (Loren Shapiro) recommended revoking SUP 523 following the applicant's no-contest plea in municipal court. Violations included operating without a Certificate of Occupancy, on-site smoking (prohibited by the SUP), and alcohol consumption or sales without a license. The business is currently not operating.
  • Public Testimony: None.
  • Outcome: Repeal of SUP 523 approved unanimously. Forwarded to the City Council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Approved with modification to Item 2 (7-2 vote).
  • Kelly Cove Development: Comp Plan (unanimous). Zoning (8-1).
  • Romco SUP Amendment: Unanimous approval to expand permitted truck sales types.
  • Coded Lounge Café SUP Repeal: Unanimous approval to revoke the permit for violations.
  • Next Steps: All items requiring legislative action (Items 5-8) are scheduled for the August 11, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Staff Reports: Confirmed City Council approved the Auto Zone, Sarang Mission Daycare, and Walmart gas station. The Salazar Grimes zoning case was not appealed.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices at this time. I'm calling this meeting to order at 6 30 p.m. on July 2nd, 2026 for the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of non-members, all who 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 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. 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 located on the table at the entrance of these 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 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. So the first order business is to hear public comments for the four consent agenda items listed tonight. Is there anybody in the audience with comments for the consent agenda? Or any item on the consent agenda who would like to come forward at this time. If you would please state your name and address for the record. And if you would, ma'am, please pull that microphone down. Sure. Ms. Shorty. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I believe I understand I'm speaking concerning an item on the agenda, correct? Okay. So my name's Martha Schroeder. I'm at 2425 via Barcelona in Carrollton. I live in Keller Springs Village, which is the neighborhood to the south and west of B. Salazar. And I just had some comments about that. Is this the time to make comments concerning the desire to put a speaker? Yes, ma'am. This is your time to speak right now. Okay, thank you. I represent Keller Springs Village. There are several that wanted to come, but this being so close to holiday, they were not able to come.

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