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Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - August 12, 2026

City Council & Boards — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
BodyWeatherford, Texas
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateWednesday, August 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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August 12th, 2026.

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I am Chair Dr.

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Joshua Tarbe, and I call this meeting to order at 2 30 p.m.

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And I announce that a quorum is present.

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Before we begin working through today's agenda, I would like to remind all applicants and interested parties that cases considered by this commission today will also be considered by the city council.

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City Council agendas are posted at the City Hall at least three business days prior to meetings.

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City Council agendas can also be found on the City of Weatherford website at www.weatherford tx.gov backslash meetings.

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First item on today's agenda is the approval of the minutes.

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Item 2A, that's to consider approval of the minutes of the planning and zoning commission meeting held July 8th.

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That meeting was run by Mr.

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Hinton in my absence.

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I want to thank John for doing that.

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Thank you, board.

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Appreciate it.

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I got a good vacation out of it.

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So again, thank you.

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Yep.

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Very well.

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Board, this is an action item.

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We have a motion by Mr.

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Hinton and a second by Miss Wiley.

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Please select yay or nay on your screen.

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Motion passes unanimously.

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Moving on to item 3A.

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That is to consider a request for a final plat approval for Stone Gate, being two residential lots on approximately 0.508 acres of land being generally located along Cherry Street, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, SBD 2600 3.

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Director McDonnell.

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Good afternoon, Mr.

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Chair, Commission, Scott McDonnell, Director of Development Services.

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The item before you, the final plat for Stonegate on Cherry Street.

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Here is the proximity map that will show you where this location is at.

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Here is the actual plat.

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This is a R1 suburban living.

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It is consistent with our general plan.

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It is two residential lots.

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This is a final plat approval.

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Staff recommends approval as this meets all of the requirements of the subdivision ordinance.

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Thank you.

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Board, any questions about item three A.

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Mr.

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McDonald, thank you.

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That one was pretty straightforward.

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I appreciate it, board.

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This is an action item.

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Looking for a motion.

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I'll make a motion for approval.

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We have a motion by Mr.

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Cray.

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Second by Mr.

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Garrett.

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Board, please select yay or nay on your screen.

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Motion passes unanimously.

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Moving on to item 3B.

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That is to consider a request for a preliminary plat approval for Matthew Meadows estates, being 27 residential lots on approximately 21.13 acres of land being located at 1609 Old Dicey Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, SBDP-26-0006.

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Director McDonnell.

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Thank you, Mr.

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Chair, Commission.

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Just for convenience and for brevity, I have consolidated both uh 3A and 3B and 3C into one presentation.

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However, it does require two separate actions.

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Understood.

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But because we are talking about a preliminary and a final plat, which the two platts are the same.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing████████████████████████████████████████40%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████████████████27%
Healthcare Facilities████████8%
Public Engagement██████6%
Procedural████4%
Economic Development████4%
Community Engagement███3%
Youth Programs██2%
Mental Health Awareness██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - August 12, 2026

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 12, 2026, at 2:30 PM to consider several plat approvals, two zoning map amendments, and a staff development update. The meeting featured extensive public testimony on a proposed senior housing development at 703 West Park Ave, which was approved with conditions. All other agenda items were approved or disapproved as recommended by staff.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (July 8, 2026): Approved unanimously.
  • Stonegate Final Plat (SBD-26-0003): Two residential lots on 0.508 acres along Cherry Street. Approved unanimously.
  • Mathew Meadows Estates Preliminary Plat (SBDP-26-0006): 27 residential lots on 21.13 acres at 1609 Old Dicey Rd. Approved unanimously.
  • Mathew Meadows Estates Final Plat (SBD-26-0005): Same property. Approved unanimously.
  • North Weatherford Business Park Addition Final Plat (SBD-26-0004): One lot on 9.434 acres at 1726 North Main. Approved unanimously.
  • 616 Cove Final Plat (SBD-26-0006): One lot on 1.046 acres along Palo Pinto St. Approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

Item 3D – Clairemont Senior Housing (ZCH-26-0013):

  • Courtney McCown (113 Soward Ave): Shared a personal story about her in-laws’ need for senior care due to dementia and Alzheimer’s, emphasizing the need for adult daycare and a chapel. Expressed strong support for the development.
  • Susie Hudson (2211 Lake Forest Trl): Described a vision for seniors to age in place with dignity, including a continuum of care from independent living to hospice, all on one campus. Expressed support.
  • Jennifer Bledsoe (226 Charlie Way): Noted calls from caregivers unable to find appropriate care; supported the adult daycare idea and collaboration with local colleges. Expressed support.
  • Kim Mahan (1780 Ranger Hwy): Founder of Stillwaters Care Home (nonprofit hospice house). Stressed the caregiving crisis in Parker County, noting no hospice house exists. Emphasized families need support, not replacement. Expressed support, noting the hospice piece is unfunded but planned as nonprofit.
  • Debbie Dunn (2128 Lake Forest Trl): Spoke about the planned chapel and the high cost of assisted living (average $5,000/month). Shared personal financial struggles of seniors. Expressed support.
  • Angie Thompson (212 Postview Dr): Realtor and founder of Full Circle Connections. Highlighted wait lists for affordable senior housing (200 people, up to two years). Called for the development to allow seniors to stay in the community. Expressed support.
  • Lynn Waber (2126 Timber Cove Ct): Raised concerns about lack of renderings for some amenities and whether the senior center, daycare, and hospice are actually part of the zoning request. Questioned the funding timeline and commitment. Did not oppose but requested clarity.
  • Van Houser (3621 West Bidderson St, Fort Worth): Emphasized the isolation of seniors and the need for fellowship. Supported the development as a faith-based community initiative.
  • Tammy Rocus (6300 Lazy Bend Rd, Brock): Former hospice chaplain and property manager. Emphasized need for such services and confidence in the developer’s management. Expressed support.
  • Additional speaker (name not given): Lives next to the proposed site and expressed strong support, preferring senior housing over retail or apartments.

Item 3F – North Weatherford Business Park (ZCH-26-0012):

  • Reese Flanagan (306 West 7th St, Fort Worth): Engineer for the project. Explained the property is already developed; annexation is for city water/sewer. No further comments.

Discussion Items

  • 3D – Clairemont Senior Housing (Zoning Change from AG to R3 with PUD Overlay): Staff recommended approval. The project is a 62-plus senior community of 204 units (quadplexes/sixplexes) on 31.01 acres, with amenities including a clubhouse, assisted living, adult daycare, hospice house, chapel, and a potential senior center/Meals on Wheels. Developer Glenn Lynch testified about his experience with low-income housing tax credits and the need for affordable senior housing. Key concerns included lack of renderings for some buildings, funding for amenities, and a road connection requiring acquisition of adjacent property. After discussion, the board approved with conditions: (1) an 18-month timeline to commence construction, (2) substantial completion of all buildings before any certificate of occupancy, and (3) city staff approval of building facades to match the clubhouse style. Motion passed unanimously.
  • 3E – Clairemont Addition Preliminary Plat (SBDP-26-0005): Staff recommended disapproval due to over 10 unaddressed comments. Developer agreed to resubmit a corrected plat. Board voted unanimously to disapprove.
  • 3F – North Weatherford Business Park Zoning Change (AG to C1): Staff recommended approval. No opposition. Board approved unanimously.
  • 3G & 3H – Final Plats: Unanimously approved as routine items.
  • 4A – Development Activity Update: Director Scott McDonald reported 87 single-family permits (up from 61 in 2025), 12 commercial building permits, 34 remodeling permits, 66 pre-development meetings, 13 zoning amendments, 6 CUP’s, and 16 plats. Lot inventory: 319 lots available, mostly in Waterford Park, Chisholm Trail, and Eureka Trails. A board member noted the need to distinguish senior living from multifamily in future housing studies; staff acknowledged upcoming updates to the housing study, comprehensive plan, and development code.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 3D (Clairemont Senior Housing): Approved with conditions (18-month construction timeline, substantial completion before COs, staff approval of building facades). Vote: Unanimous.
  • Item 3E (Clairemont Preliminary Plat): Disapproved to allow resubmission of corrected plat. Vote: Unanimous.
  • Item 3F (North Weatherford Business Park Zoning): Approved. Vote: Unanimous.
  • All other items (consent and final plats): Approved unanimously.
  • Staff directed to provide the development update presentation to board members and to note the concern about tracking senior housing separately from multifamily in future studies.

Meeting Transcript

August 12th, 2026. I am Chair Dr. Joshua Tarbe, and I call this meeting to order at 2 30 p.m. And I announce that a quorum is present. Before we begin working through today's agenda, I would like to remind all applicants and interested parties that cases considered by this commission today will also be considered by the city council. City Council agendas are posted at the City Hall at least three business days prior to meetings. City Council agendas can also be found on the City of Weatherford website at www.weatherford tx.gov backslash meetings. First item on today's agenda is the approval of the minutes. Item 2A, that's to consider approval of the minutes of the planning and zoning commission meeting held July 8th. That meeting was run by Mr. Hinton in my absence. I want to thank John for doing that. Thank you, board. Appreciate it. I got a good vacation out of it. So again, thank you. Yep. Very well. Board, this is an action item. We have a motion by Mr. Hinton and a second by Miss Wiley. Please select yay or nay on your screen. Motion passes unanimously. Moving on to item 3A. That is to consider a request for a final plat approval for Stone Gate, being two residential lots on approximately 0.508 acres of land being generally located along Cherry Street, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, SBD 2600 3. Director McDonnell. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Commission, Scott McDonnell, Director of Development Services. The item before you, the final plat for Stonegate on Cherry Street. Here is the proximity map that will show you where this location is at. Here is the actual plat. This is a R1 suburban living. It is consistent with our general plan. It is two residential lots. This is a final plat approval. Staff recommends approval as this meets all of the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. Thank you. Board, any questions about item three A. Mr. McDonald, thank you. That one was pretty straightforward. I appreciate it, board. This is an action item. Looking for a motion. I'll make a motion for approval. We have a motion by Mr. Cray. Second by Mr. Garrett. Board, please select yay or nay on your screen.

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