Fort Worth Zoning Commission Meeting – March 11, 2026

The Fort Worth Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 11, 2026, at 1:05 PM, chaired by Commissioner Reigns. The commission considered multiple rezoning cases, a text amendment, and a floodplain district update. Ten commissioners were present, forming a quorum. The meeting covered routine approvals, extensive public testimony, and votes on land-use changes. Cases heard at this meeting are scheduled for the April 28, 2026, city council hearing unless otherwise noted.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of previous month's minutes: Approved unanimously (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑006 (withdrawn): The applicant requested withdrawal; the commission acknowledged the withdrawal without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Heather Marinello (resident since 1997, Texas Gardens Mobile Home Park): Requested a taller, consistent fence on the east side of 4001 Ohio Garden Road to mitigate noise and sight issues for 18 directly affected homes. She asked that the fence be raised to 10 feet and made sound-attenuating.
• Eric Woolhite (12012 Lostwood Trail, Hudson Oaks HOA VP, certified planner): Opposed ZC‑26‑001, arguing the PD should not be used to circumvent the city code that prohibits automotive repair adjoining residential districts. He noted the site plan lacked mitigation measures and that two similar automotive uses had been denied previously. He requested denial with prejudice.
• Josh Allison (12005 Shady Brook Drive, Village of Woodland Springs HOA): Raised safety concerns about a 12,000‑sq‑ft automotive repair building 28 ft from the property line, citing fire risk, traffic (350 trips/week vs. applicant's claim of 20 cars/week), and the need to pass through residential streets and school zones.
• Stephen Carlton (11900 June Wood): Accused city staff of a concerted effort to sneak auto repair into the property via back‑channel coaching, citing open‑records emails. He asked the commission to deny with prejudice to hold staff accountable.
• Carl Johnson (8625 Bryson Lane, retired police captain): Opposed ZC‑26‑014 (Crunch Fitness), citing quality‑of‑life impacts: loss of his view, increased traffic (especially during school drop‑off and peak evening workout hours), and degradation of the residential street from construction and commercial traffic.
• Carol Peters (West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association): Supported ZC‑26‑020, which rezones nearly 300 acres near the Trinity River to floodplain (O‑1), calling it essential to protect the river from industrial development.
• Paul Lemon (owner of historic Sinclair station, 3717–3725 McCart Avenue): Opposed ZC‑26‑028, arguing the city-initiated rezoning was an administrative error that would strip his property rights to build a classic auto collection building. He stated he had invested significant money and sweat equity and was not consulted before the rezoning was filed.

Discussion Items

• ZC‑26‑005 (4001 Ohio Garden Road): Applicant sought to rezone PD69/PDSU to allow a temporary vehicle storage facility (film equipment) with a fence extension from 8 ft to 10 ft. The neighbor (Heather Marinello) requested a taller, uniform fence. The commission added conditions requiring all lighting to face inward and motion lights to shut off after three minutes of no motion.
• ZC‑26‑001 (3553 Lottic Lane): Request to allow automotive repair in a PD near single‑family homes. Opponents argued the use violates Chapter 5 supplemental standards and is incompatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Commissioners debated a continuance but concluded the land use was fundamentally incompatible. The motion to deny with prejudice passed 10‑0.
• ZC‑25‑171 (text amendment – SB 840, HB 2477, SB 15): Staff proposed using a CR base zoning (60% minimum open space) for administrative approvals under new state laws. Several commissioners expressed concern that 60% was too high and might discourage development; they preferred 45% open space. The commission voted 9‑0 to continue the case to the April meeting for further staff input.
• ZC‑25‑172 (floodplain O‑1 text amendment): Staff recommended approval to update the purpose and allowed uses of the floodplain district. The commission approved 9‑0.
• ZC‑25‑199 (1904 McCurdy Street): Applicant requested rezoning from I‑Light Industrial to B‑Two Family Residential to build a duplex. The site is surrounded by residential. Approved 9‑0.
• ZC‑26‑009 (4826 Wichita Street): Applicant did not appear. The request was to add several uses back into PD 1354 without a site plan. Commissioners noted the lack of a plan and inconsistency with the future land‑use map. Denied 9‑0.
• ZC‑26‑011 (1205 Blodgett Avenue): Applicant did not appear. Request to rezone from E‑Neighborhood Commercial to B‑Two Family Residential. Approved 9‑0.
• ZC‑26‑014 (8640 Bryson Lane – Crunch Fitness): Applicant presented a national fitness brand with 500+ locations, proposing an E‑Neighborhood Commercial zoning. One resident opposed, citing traffic and loss of neighborhood character. Commissioners noted the site is the last residential parcel in a rapidly commercializing block and that overparking would reduce neighborhood intrusion. Approved 10‑0.
• ZC‑26‑015 (3524 & 3528 Fraser Court – Mosier Valley): Applicant sought R‑1 (zero‑lot‑line cluster) for duplexes, but after discussion with staff and commissioners, agreed to B‑Two Family Residential zoning instead. The historic Mosier Valley community representative supported the change. Approved 10‑0 as amended.
• ZC‑26‑016 (5002 Pollard Smith Avenue – Stop 6): Request to rezone from A‑5 to UR‑Urban Residential for 10 townhomes. No opposition. Approved 10‑0.
• ZC‑26‑017 (5332 Sycamore School Road – AutoZone): Applicant requested adding auto‑parts retail to an existing PD (currently E‑Neighborhood Commercial with alcohol sales excluded). The site is a pad‑ready lot between a Dutch Bros coffee and a 7‑Eleven. Some commissioners raised traffic concerns, but noted less intensive than a by‑right fast‑food restaurant. Approved 10‑0.
• ZC‑26‑019 (2837 & 2841 8th Avenue): Applicant sought B‑Two Family Residential on a lot currently zoned E‑Neighborhood Commercial. He had extensive neighborhood outreach and six letters of support. Staff recommended denial, but the commission found the duplex a good buffer between commercial and single‑family homes. Approved 10‑0.
• ZC‑26‑020 (5329 & 5355 First Street – Trinity River floodplain): City‑initiated rezoning of nearly 300 acres to O‑1 Floodplain to protect the river from industrial uses. Supported by West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association. Approved 10‑0.
• ZC‑26‑028 (3717‑3725 McCart Avenue): City‑initiated rezoning to correct an administrative error that had accidentally placed a conditional‑use permit for auto repair on two lots that were not intended for that use. The property owner objected, but staff clarified that even with the current CUP, he could not build his proposed vehicle‑storage building without a separate CUP. The commission approved the correction 10‑0 and urged staff to help the owner with next steps.

Key Outcomes

• Minutes approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑005: Approved with additional lighting conditions (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑001: Recommended denial with prejudice (10‑0).
• ZC‑25‑171: Continued to April meeting (9‑0).
• ZC‑25‑172: Approved (9‑0).
• ZC‑25‑199: Approved (9‑0).
• ZC‑26‑009: Denied (9‑0).
• ZC‑26‑011: Approved (9‑0).
• ZC‑26‑014: Approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑015: Approved as amended to B zoning (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑016: Approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑017: Approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑019: Approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑020: Approved (10‑0).
• ZC‑26‑028: Approved (10‑0).

The commission adjourned after the last case.