Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – May 13, 2026

Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Session – May 13, 2026

The Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM in City Council Chambers. Chair Joshua Tarbay called the meeting to order with a quorum present. The commission considered five agenda items—one preliminary plat and four zoning map amendments—and took public testimony on several items. Key outcomes included unanimous approval of the preliminary plat for Villas at Heritage Point, approval of a zoning change for 106 Woodland Trail (5–1), approval of a Planned Development amendment for Eureka Trails (unanimous), approval of a zoning change for 210 W. Water St (unanimous), and approval of a Planned Unit Development overlay for 1609 Old Dicey Rd (4–2) with an amendment setting a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. The meeting adjourned at 3:46 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 3B (106 Woodland Trail): Marjorie Putnam (neighbor) opposed the rezoning from AG to RE, stating the change seemed unnecessary because the area is already residential with outbuildings permitted under AG. She requested the zoning change be dropped.
• Item 3C (Eureka Trails PD Amendment): Frank Willeford (914 El Dorado, resident) expressed neither support nor opposition but asked the commission to table the item for more information, noting inconsistency between the applicant’s request for both front- and side-entry garages and the city’s materials. Scott Hart (938 El Dorado, resident) requested tabling, concerned that smaller lots and front-entry garages would hurt the neighborhood’s character and property values; he cited the original vision of an upscale gated community.
• Item 3E (1609 Old Dicey Rd PUD): Janice Burgess (117 Lacalina) opposed the development, citing erosion and drainage damages already experienced from adjacent construction. James Wright (117 Ashley Lane) raised concerns about erosion and flooding from the proposed development. Robert Miller (103 Northwestern Road) worried about increased flooding and drainage. Lisa Catlin (2109 Dicey Road, also representing Greater Metro West Association of Realtors) noted traffic and floodplain concerns. Cheryl Dunplay (2300 Old Dicey Road) highlighted traffic, speeding, and drainage problems. A letter from Crystal Field (absent) was entered into the record expressing concerns about the PUD overlay.
• Non-Agenda Items: Lisa Catlin asked about commercial zoning near QT. Scott Hart requested a quiet zone for train horns near Eureka Trails.

Discussion Items

• Item 3A – Villas at Heritage Point Preliminary Plat: Senior Planner Monica Johnson presented the revised plat (90 single-family lots, 9 townhome lots, 6 open space lots on 16.788 acres along East 1st Street). The developer added a 2.371-acre lot (Lot 19X) to preserve existing trees after neighbor feedback. The plat is in two phases. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Hughes asked about street improvements and impact fees; Johnson confirmed phase two includes off-site improvements but impact fees remain. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
• Item 3B – 106 Woodland Trail Zoning Map Amendment (AG to RE): Monica Johnson explained the property owner requested the change to bring the existing single-family home into compliance with its current use. The future land use plan is residential estate. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners questioned the necessity and noted the entire street is residential under AG. The applicant was not present. The commission voted 5–1 to approve (one dissenting vote was not specified in the transcript; the vote passed 5–1).
• Item 3C – Eureka Trails PD Amendment (Front-Entry Garages & Architectural Standards): Planner Katelyn Seckman presented the request to amend the PD for seven lots on El Dorado Street to allow front-entry garages, with added architectural standards (e.g., masonry arches, covered porches, transom windows). Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Hughes asked about the HOA’s role; it was noted the HOA does not have architectural control. The developer (Mr. Teague) addressed the commission, stating homes would be 2,768 sq. ft. with a price point of $650,000–$700,000, targeting younger families. He emphasized the change would not significantly affect property values. After public testimony, the commission voted unanimously to approve.
• Item 3D – 210 W. Water St Zoning Map Amendment (CBD to CN): Katelyn Seckman explained the applicant wanted to add a 500+ sq. ft. residential addition to an existing home, which is not permitted under CBD. Staff recommended approval. No public comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
• Item 3E – 1609 Old Dicey Rd Zoning Map Amendment (RE to RE with PUD Overlay): Planner Sergio Baeza presented the request for a 21.13-acre tract to allow reduced lot depths (minimum 150 ft instead of 120 ft), with lot widths exceeding 100 ft, 27 single-family residences, an amenity lot, and two detention lots. Homes would be at least 2,500 sq. ft. with five unique architectural elements. Staff recommended approval. The applicant sought to maximize lots. Commissioners questioned the minimum lot size (proposed 15,000 sq. ft. in the table, but concept plan showed lots of at least 18,000 sq. ft.). Commissioner Hinton made a motion to approve with an amendment setting the minimum lot size to 18,000 sq. ft. Director McDonald clarified that the concept plan would be attached to the ordinance, so lot sizes are fixed. The motion passed 4–2.

Key Outcomes

• Item 3A: Approved unanimously the preliminary plat for Villas at Heritage Point.
• Item 3B: Approved (5–1) the zoning map amendment from AG to RE for 106 Woodland Trail.
• Item 3C: Approved unanimously the Planned Development amendment for Eureka Trails (front-entry garages and architectural standards).
• Item 3D: Approved unanimously the zoning map amendment from CBD to CN for 210 W. Water St.
• Item 3E: Approved (4–2) the zoning map amendment to RE with a PUD overlay for 1609 Old Dicey Rd, with an amendment to set the minimum lot size at 18,000 square feet (consistent with the concept plan).
• All approved items will be forwarded to the Weatherford City Council for final consideration.
• Future agenda items: none proposed.
• The meeting included a welcome to new member Terry Hughes and a birthday acknowledgment for member Sharon Hayes.