Fort Worth Zoning Commission Meeting – September 9, 2026

The Fort Worth Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The meeting included a work session at 11:30 a.m. and a public hearing starting at 1:00 p.m. The commission considered 13 zoning cases and two text amendments, voting on recommendations to the City Council. Ten of eleven commissioners were present, and a quorum was established.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting (10–0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• ZC-26-064 (1401 Alemeda Street): Gary Hogan, president of the Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association, expressed support for the industrial redevelopment, noting the developer relocated access away from West Point Boulevard to address traffic concerns. Hogan stated the community preferred this proposal over a potential auto auction.
• ZC-26-084 (2800 Cleburne Road): Corey Vaughn and James Lawless of QuikTrip spoke in support of the car wash CUP, citing community investment and environmental features. Opposition came from Anita Horky (Pascal Neighborhood Association) and Dustin Massey (Addison Town Homes), who argued the car wash would increase noise and traffic, and that the applicant’s sound study did not adequately address impacts on nearby residences.
• ZC-26-103 (3416 S. Raider Drive): Jeffrey Pointer, representing the Mozelle Valley Property Owners Association, opposed the rezoning, citing unresolved title issues, historic preservation concerns, and potential environmental contamination. He requested denial to allow further discussion with Trinity River Authority.
• ZC-26-107 (1125 E. Broadway Avenue): Michael Green, a neighbor, opposed the duplex development, stating it would cast shade on his solar panels and reduce his energy savings.
• ZC-26-110 (2300 Merrick Street): Multiple supporters spoke in favor of a restaurant at the historic Roy Pope Grocery, including Jordan Johnson, Malia Hubbard, and Linda Rickard (Camp Bowie District Inc.). Opposition was led by Lisa Gelbert (West Buyers Neighborhood Association) and Tommy Stanley, who cited parking shortfalls and the desire for a daytime-oriented concept. They noted 81 signatures against the proposal.
• ZC-26-112 (3608/3612 Dexter Avenue): Brenda Helmer of the Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association opposed parking and setback variances, arguing the building square footage should be reduced to meet parking requirements.
• ZC-26-117 (Panther Island properties): Liz Padilla from the Uptown Fort Worth Neighborhood Association requested clarification that the rezoning would not affect adjacent neighborhoods, but did not formally oppose.

Discussion Items

• ZC-26-064 (denied 10–0): Staff recommended denial due to lack of transitional zoning between industrial and residential uses and concerns about clear-cutting trees. Commissioners debated site lines and access, but ultimately voted to deny, noting the applicant could not guarantee preservation of the tree buffer.
• ZC-26-071 (approved 10–0): The PD/F request for a flex industrial park was supported; the applicant had met with neighbors and refined the plan. No opposition was registered.
• ZC-26-084 (motion to approve failed 5–5, effectively denied): Commissioners were divided on compatibility. Some noted the site is adjacent to a railroad and existing commercial, while others felt the noise and traffic impacts on nearby townhomes were too great. The tie vote resulted in no recommendation of approval.
• ZC-26-119 (approved 10–0): A minor amendment to allow an accessory structure in front of the building was uncontested.
• ZC-26-091 (continued 10–0): The applicant submitted a revised site plan the morning of the meeting; staff requested time for review. The commission continued the case to October 8, 2026.
• ZC-26-101 (approved 10–0): Outdoor storage for an RV facility on a challenging lot was approved; the low traffic generation was seen as a benefit.
• ZC-26-103 (approved 9–1): Despite opposition over title and environmental issues, the commission determined those were not within its purview. Commissioner Pierce voted no.
• ZC-26-105 (approved 10–0): A straightforward rezoning to unify zoning on a property surrounded by industrial uses.
• ZC-26-106 (approved 10–0): A reduction in density from multifamily to single-family homes on a heavily wooded site; the applicant will conduct future traffic and drainage studies.
• ZC-26-107 (approved 10–0): The two-family duplex proposal was supported by the Historic South Side Neighborhood Association; concerns about solar panel shading were not considered determinative.
• ZC-26-110 (denied 8–2): The primary issue was a 37-space parking deficit (required 75, proposed 24 on-site). Staff noted that on-street parking could not count and that no binding off-site agreements were provided. The commission denied the restaurant addition.
• ZC-26-112 (denied 9–1): Parking and setback variances were deemed wants, not needs; the commission stated the building could be resized to meet requirements.
• ZC-26-113 (approved 9–0): A PD/CF for a school’s electronic sign was approved; a site plan waiver was granted since plans were already submitted.
• ZC-26-114 (approved 9–0): A council-initiated rezoning for transit-oriented development around the North Side TexRail station was approved. The city will work with existing businesses on legal non-conforming status.
• ZC-26-121 (approved 9–0): A text amendment consolidating Panther Island’s nine form-based subdistricts into two (Core and Edge) and updating development standards. No uses were changed.
• ZC-26-117 (approved 9–0): Accompanying rezoning of Panther Island properties to match the new code was approved.

Key Outcomes

• ZC-26-064 – Denied (10–0).
• ZC-26-071 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-084 – Motion to approve failed (5–5); no recommendation.
• ZC-26-119 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-091 – Continued to October 8, 2026 (10–0).
• ZC-26-101 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-103 – Approved (9–1; Pierce opposed).
• ZC-26-105 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-106 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-107 – Approved (10–0).
• ZC-26-110 – Denied (8–2; Rogers and Warman opposed the motion to deny? Actually vote was 8–2 for denial, with Rogers voting no, Castro aye? Wait: transcript says Rogers no, others aye except maybe? Let me re-check: