Fort Worth City Plan Commission Meeting – April 30, 2026
Fort Worth City Plan Commission Meeting – April 30, 2026
The Fort Worth City Plan Commission met on April 30, 2026, with nine of eleven members present. The commission considered five public hearing cases: two street right‑of‑way vacations, a final plat with two access waivers, a street design waiver for a townhome subdivision, and an annexation request for a church. Two items were continued to the May 14, 2026 meeting. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Henderson recusing from one case.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of April 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes: Approved unanimously by voice vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- FS25309 – GTB Business Park Lots 5R, 6, 7:
- John Devine, a nearby resident, expressed concerns about the proposed cul‑de‑sac access and drainage, noting existing flooding in the area.
- Quentin Weinteer, president of Pine Tree Estates Neighborhood Association, questioned the detention capacity, post‑development runoff, and potential increased flood risk to adjacent neighborhoods. He also asked about a required separation wall.
- PP26011 – SO Moody Subdivision: No members of the public spoke; however, staff noted correspondence from residents expressing broad concerns about parking congestion in the Near South Side area.
Discussion Items
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VA26003 – Vacation of Curry Street and Weissenberger Street right‑of‑way: Staff and applicant Logan Ellis explained the vacation would align irregular right‑of‑way to allow development of single‑family townhomes while preserving required 50‑foot right‑of‑way and corner clips. A neighbor’s concern about a nearby power line was addressed; the vacation would move the property boundary further from the line.
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VA26005 – Vacation of Sand Shell Boulevard right‑of‑way (continued): Staff requested a continuance to May 14, 2026, because a traffic study indicated the need for a signal at the location, requiring revision of the vacation exhibit to reserve right‑of‑way for that signal.
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FS25309 – GTB Business Park Lots 5R, 6, 7 – Waivers and Final Plat: Staff described two waivers needed to create a small lot (Lot 5R1) for a cell tower: one to allow less than 100 feet of frontage via a public access easement, and another to permit a single‑access (cul‑de‑sac) arrangement for a mixed‑use development due to elevation changes along Golden Triangle Boulevard. The applicant (Westwood Professional Services) noted that vehicle access would be minimal. Opponents raised drainage and access concerns; the applicant responded that the development would not worsen downstream flooding and that upstream drainage would be handled. The motion included conditional approval of the final plat after meeting staff comments.
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FS26044 – Hughley Industrial Lots 1–24 (continued): Staff requested a continuance to May 14, 2026, because the applicant is revising the plat; multiple waivers will be presented with a clear rationale.
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PP26011 – SO Moody Subdivision – Street Design Waiver: The applicant sought a waiver from the standard 50‑foot right‑of‑way on Morphe Street to maintain the existing 25‑foot cross section, consistent with the adjacent development to the west. Commissioner Henderson recused himself. Staff explained that on‑street parking would not be permitted regardless due to street width, and the waiver would allow development of six single‑family attached lots. Concern about parking congestion in the area was noted as a systemic issue beyond this plat.
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OMB AX2603 – Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish Annexation: Staff recommended approval of an annexation that is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan (future land use designated single‑family) because the property is an existing church, which is permitted in any zoning district. The applicant (Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth) confirmed that nearby developments and the school district had no objection. The commission considered a future land use map amendment from single‑family to institutional.
Key Outcomes
- VA26003: Voted unanimously (9‑0) to recommend to city council approval of the vacation of portions of Curry Street and Weissenberger Street right‑of‑way.
- VA26005: Voted unanimously (9‑0) to continue the case to the May 14, 2026 meeting.
- FS25309: Voted unanimously (9‑0) to approve two waivers (mixed‑use cul‑de‑sac and reduced frontage) and conditionally approve the final plat.
- FS26044: Voted unanimously (9‑0) to continue the case to the May 14, 2026 meeting.
- PP26011: Voted 8‑0 (Commissioner Henderson recused) to approve the street design waiver for the SO Moody Subdivision.
- OMB AX2603: Voted unanimously (9‑0) to recommend to city council approval of the comprehensive plan amendment from single‑family to institutional to support the Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish annexation.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning. We'll go ahead and uh call the meeting to order. This is the April 30th, 2026 meeting of the City Plan Commission for the City of Fort Worth. We'll go ahead and begin with announcements. Good morning and welcome to the April 30th, 2026 in-person meeting of the City of Fort Worth City Plan Commission. The commission meets monthly in open session to conduct public hearing on advertised cases. Specific rules and procedures governing these hearings include the city subdivision ordinance, city plan commission rules, regulations, and bylaws, and related provisions of the Texas state law. The commission's primary responsibilities are to review and act upon subdivision plans and plats, streets and alley right-of-way vacations and closures, annexations, comprehensive planning, and other land development issues affecting the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction area. The commission is made up of 11 Fort Worth citizens, each of whom are appointed by the city council. A quorum of six of the eleven members must be present in order to conduct the commission's business. Nine members are present, therefore the hearing may proceed. Seated at the center of the table is Ms. Caroline Cranz, the chair of the City Plan Commission. Other commissioners present are Colby Adams. I don't see him. So uh Commissioner Lamberth, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Henderson, Commissioner Sims, Commissioner Kelly, Commissioner Risher, Commissioner Fardeck, and Commissioner Gillette. Staff present today are Alex Parks, Rich McCracken, Jessica Williams, Michelle Pena, Barbara Soltero, and Christopher Thornton. My name is Stephen Murray, Platte Manager and Facilitator of today's meeting. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports are included in the commission's docket and are available on the city's website. The staff reports have been compiled by the city's development and review committee to inform the commission and applicants of the city code requirements and technical issues associated with the cases to be heard. Today's public hearings are being documented by cable television and streamed on the internet. To achieve an orderly and timely hearing, we request that you res you observe the following rules and procedures. All cases are called and the applicants and others in support of the case will be asked to present their testimony first for a total of five minutes. Opposing testimony will follow and will be given a total of seven minutes. The applicant will be allowed two minutes for rebuttal. Each side will be allowed a collective total of seven minutes for initial presentations. Today we have Barbara Soltero keeping time. When you come up prior to addressing the commission, clearly state your name and remember that all dialogue will only occur between the speaker and the commission. Upon the chairman's initial closure of the case, the commission will remain an open session to discuss and vote upon the case. No further public testimony or commentary will be allowed. Be advised that the commission's decision on plating matters is final. Action on other document docket items constitutes a recommendation to city council. If you need additional information about a particular case, please call the development services department at 817-392-8027. Thank you for your attention. Madam Chairman, Commissioners, the first order of business is the approval of the April 9th meeting minutes. Unless there's any discussion, I'll entertain a motion. Chair make a motion to approve the minutes for the April 9th City Planning Commission meeting. Second. The motion from Commissioner Henderson, second from Commissioner Johnson. Um then we'll take a voice uh voice vote if everyone's okay with that. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any mace? All right, first case, VA 26003, vacation of a portion of Curry Street right-away and a portion of Weissenberger Street right-away, adjacent block 18th Weisenberger Edition, Council District 9. General location is north of Wingate Street, south of Whitmore Street, west of Floch Street, and east of Wimberley Street. The applicant is Logan Ellis. Good morning, Commissioners. Um the case manager for this is out and absent, so I'll step in on his behalf. Um they're vacating uh slivers of right-of-way. This will help to align this piece of property with the other surrounding lots.
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