October 8, 2026 Fort Worth City Plan Commission Meeting

The Fort Worth City Plan Commission met on October 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM with seven of eleven members present, achieving a quorum. The commission reviewed and acted on multiple land development cases, including subdivision waivers, street vacations, alignment changes to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, and an urban corridor plan. All recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

Consent Calendar

• The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and received staff reports.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Travis Clegg (Westwood Professional Services), representing applicant Stand Ridge for the Walsh Ranch MTP case, stated that the existing alignment would cut through a major building on their recently annexed property and requested approval to move the roadway to the property line. He expressed willingness to continue discussions with adjacent landowners.
• Odysse Lee (Barrett Hampton Brown Engineers), representing the Boswell interests (adjacent 787-acre property), requested a tabling or continuance of the Walsh Ranch case. He stated that the proposed change was received only a week prior and that Boswell had not had adequate time to evaluate its impact on their development plans. He noted that Boswell supports the applicant's overall development but wants to be involved in road alignment decisions.
• Sam Franklin (Morphic Development), applicant for the Marine Creek Parkway alignment change, explained that the change was needed to avoid a stormwater outfall and improve intersection safety, and that adjacent landowners and public works had provided letters of support.

Discussion Items

• VA 26-005 – Vacation of Sand Shell Boulevard Right‑of‑Way and Waiver Request: The applicant requested withdrawal of the case to avoid triggering a follow-up hearing. The commission voted unanimously to withdraw the item.
• FS 26189 – Harmon Heritage Edition Waiver Request: The applicant sought a waiver to allow a cul‑de‑sac in an industrial district. Staff noted the unique circumstances of the lot configuration. The commission initially deferred the item to clarify the applicable code section; after clarification, the waiver and the final plat were conditionally approved unanimously.
• PP 2301 – Nance Ranch Revision Waiver Request: A waiver was requested for block‑face length in a large residential subdivision. Staff recommended approval, citing mitigation through alley access. The commission approved the waiver and plat unanimously.
• MT 26003 – Walsh Ranch MTP Alignment Change: The applicant requested a minor realignment of Mad Canyon Road (Major Collector) and Walsh Ranch Road (Minor Arterial) to move the intersection away from a gas well site and onto their property line. The Boswell interests asked for a continuance. After debate, the motion to continue failed 4‑3, and the motion to recommend approval to City Council failed 2‑5, resulting in a recommendation of denial being forwarded to council.
• MT 26004 – Marine Creek Parkway MTP Alignment Change: An alignment change was recommended to avoid a stormwater outfall and create a safer intersection. The commission unanimously approved recommending the change to City Council.
• McCart Avenue Hub Transportation Technology Corridor Project: Staff presented a 10‑mile corridor study from I‑20 to Future County Road 920. The plan addresses safety, multimodal connectivity, and economic development, informed by over 580 survey responses and extensive stakeholder outreach. The commission unanimously voted to recommend adoption by the City Council.
• Panther Island Form‑Based Code Amendment: Staff and TRWD representatives presented an update that consolidates nine subdistricts into two (Panther Island Core and Panther Island Edge), reduces maximum block lengths from 400 to 300 feet, sets new building height ranges, and adds waterfront standards and a signage chapter. The commission unanimously recommended adoption by the City Council.

Key Outcomes

• VA 26-005: Withdrawn (7‑0).
• FS 26189: Waiver granted and final plat conditionally approved (7‑0).
• PP 2301: Waiver granted (7‑0).
• MT 26003 (Walsh Ranch): Continuance motion failed (4‑3); approval motion failed (2‑5); thus a recommendation of denial proceeds to City Council.
• MT 26004 (Marine Creek): Recommendation to approve alignment change (7‑0).
• McCart Corridor: Recommendation to adopt the project (7‑0).
• Panther Island Code: Recommendation to adopt the amended form‑based code (7‑0).

The meeting concluded; future meetings will be held in the council chambers.