Fort Worth Zoning Commission Public Hearing – February 11, 2026

The Fort Worth Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 3:15 PM (adjourned at 3:12 PM) to consider ten zoning cases. The commission heard public testimony, deliberated, and voted on all items. Key outcomes included approval of a CUP for a concrete batch plant with added landscaping conditions, denial of a proposed auto repair shop near the Trinity River, and denial of a mixed-use transitional development in Highland Hills. One case was continued at the applicant's request.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of January 4, 2026 Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the previous month's meeting minutes (10–0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• ZC25-211 (Auto Repair Shop near Trinity River): Dan Hayes, representing Gateway Park Action Coalition, opposed the rezoning, citing environmental concerns for the Trinity River and urging denial to protect the natural corridor.
• ZC26-002 (Encore Electrical Substation): Letisha Wilburne, representing Echo Heights Neighborhood Association and environmental coalitions, spoke passionately against the expansion, citing health concerns (cancer, miscarriages) and lack of community engagement. She noted that the neighborhood has been reduced to six blocks of residential due to industrial encroachment.
• ZC26-004 (Oak Grove Mixed Use): Several residents opposed the project: Crystal Walmack (Holland Hills) cited traffic, noise, pollution, and safety concerns; Jerome Johnson (Highland Hills Neighborhood Association president) called the proposal “corporate greed, unjust zoning, and environmental racism” and urged the city to purchase the land for parkland. The applicant, Travis Clegg (Westwood Professional Services), argued the project would provide a transition from residential to heavy industrial and promote affordable housing.

Discussion Items

• ZC25-185 (Concrete Batch Plant – 3800 Dean Road): Applicant Joe Pasanisi requested a CUP for a batch plant on a 4‑acre portion of a 28‑acre site. Commissioners raised concerns about noise, dust, and proximity to a school and residences. Staff noted that landscaping and sound mitigation could be added. The commission approved with a condition requiring enhanced landscaping along Dean Road and the southern property line, plus a 5‑year CUP time limit.
• ZC25-208 (5051 South Freeway Rezone): Federico Canoda, representing the owner, sought to unify three zoning districts (E, I, J) into I Light Industrial to allow a wedding venue and RV parking. Approved unanimously.
• ZC25-210 (Bivins Lane Rezone): Bradrick Turner requested a change from URSSO to A5 to avoid a pedestrian light requirement. Staff clarified the requirement would be dropped with A5 zoning. Approved.
• ZC25-211 (Etsy Street Auto Repair): Diego Piseno, representing the applicant, proposed an auto repair shop on two AG‑zoned lots. Public opposition highlighted environmental risks near the Trinity River and incompatibility with the future land use plan (residential). The commission voted to deny, citing lack of neighbor engagement and conflict with the comp plan.
• ZC25-212 (Dan Dancinger Road Office): Gary Sargent (Aspen Operating Company) requested rezoning from CF to ER to convert a vacant daycare into a corporate office for 6–7 employees. No opposition; approved.
• ZC25-213 (Riverside Drive CUP): The applicant sought a new CUP for retail sales and a hydraulic shop after the previous CUP expired. A letter of support praised the applicant’s neighborly engagement. Approved with a 3‑year limit.
• ZC26-002 (Parker Henderson Substation): Rob Myers (Kimley-Horn) and Ashton Miller (Encore) sought a CUP to expand an existing substation. Public opposition raised health and safety concerns. After debate about requiring an independent environmental study, the commission approved 6–4, with some members encouraging better community outreach.
• ZC26-004 (Oak Grove Mixed Use): Travis Clegg proposed a PD with light industrial and AR residential to transition between existing A5 homes and J heavy industrial. Overwhelming community opposition led to a unanimous denial (10–0).
• ZC26-005 (Ohio Garden – Temporary Vehicle Storage): The applicant requested a continuance to allow further neighborhood engagement. Continued unanimously.
• ZC26-006 (Noticed Improperly): Continued to March 11, 2026, without a vote due to improper notice.
• ZC26-007 (Burton Avenue Rezone): Patrick Noonan (Vaquero Ventures) requested to revert a PD to A5 single‑family. A letter of opposition was determined to be AI‑generated and misinformed. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• ZC25-185: Approved (10–0) with conditions: enhanced landscaping along Dean Road and southern boundary, 5‑year CUP time limit.
• ZC25-208: Approved (10–0).
• ZC25-210: Approved (10–0).
• ZC25-211: Denied (10–0).
• ZC25-212: Approved (10–0).
• ZC25-213: Approved (10–0) with 3‑year CUP limit.
• ZC26-002: Approved (6–4) with no additional conditions; commissioners urged Encore to conduct community outreach.
• ZC26-004: Denied (10–0).
• ZC26-005: Continued to March 2026 meeting (10–0).
• ZC26-006: Continued to March 11, 2026 (no vote, notice issue).
• ZC26-007: Approved (10–0).

The meeting adjourned at 3:12 PM.