Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Session - October 14, 2026

The Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission convened for its regular session on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM in the Weatherford City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Dr. Joshua Tarbay presided, with a quorum present. The commission addressed meeting rescheduling, a conditional use permit for a fueling station, a major zoning map amendment for a residential development, and several final plat approvals, all passing unanimously.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (August 12, 2026): The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. (Motion by Garrett, second by Hinton).
• Final Plat: Hook'em Subdivision (Item 3C): A final plat for a single residential lot on approximately 0.336 acres at the northwest corner of East Simmons and Bois D'Arc Street was unanimously approved. (Motion by Hinton, second by Cray).
• Final Plat: North Weatherford Business Park Addition (Item 3E): A final plat for a single commercial lot on approximately 9.434 acres at 1726 North Main Street was unanimously approved. Staff noted the city council had approved the related annexation and zoning the prior evening. (Motion by Cray, second by Garrett).

Public Comments & Testimony

Item 3B – Conditional Use Permit (No Public Comments) The public hearing was opened and closed with no members of the public requesting to speak.

Item 3D – Heritage Park Estates Zoning Change Three members of the public spoke during the public hearing:

• Pat Larkin expressed strong concerns regarding traffic safety on Old Airport Road and Causbie Road, stating that road improvements have not kept pace with development and questioning the lack of coordination between the city, county, and state.
• Bill Sway detailed significant drainage and erosion issues on his downstream property, which includes a spring-fed lake and dam. He stated that existing development is causing damage and that a new development would worsen the situation. He requested the city conduct an independent drainage study rather than relying solely on developer-provided studies.
• Shelton Yates expressed general support for the development but requested binding conditions that Lockwood Lane be permanently restricted to emergency access only, with no vehicle or construction traffic permitted, written into both the PUD overlay and the development agreement.

Discussion Items

• Item 3A – Rescheduling of November 11, 2026 Meeting: Director of Development Services Scott McDonald requested the commission reschedule its November 11 regular meeting to November 4, 2026, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Chair Dr. Tarbay noted he would be absent but a quorum would remain. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 3B – Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Fueling Station (Racetrack): Staff presented a request for a CUP for a fueling station on a 7.34-acre tract at 1802 Old Brock Road. The applicant, Tony Ritigliano of Racetrack Inc., explained the project had been previously approved but the permit expired due to delays finalizing site plans with TxDOT. The proposed station will include four diesel lanes, eight auto pumps, and no overnight truck parking. Conditions from the previous approval were retained, including a 12-month construction start deadline and strict signage limitations. Staff recommended approval. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 3D – Zoning Map Amendment: Heritage Park Estates (AG to SF 7.5 with PUD Overlay): Staff presented a request to rezone a 48-acre tract at the northeast corner of Causbie Road and Old Airport Road. The project, part of a 145-acre development, proposes 68 single-family lots (30 approximately one-acre lots and 38 lots ranging from 9,000 to 18,000 square feet). Homes are projected to range from approximately $400,000 to over $1.7 million. A key point of discussion was the scope of the current vote, which concerned only annexation and zoning. Staff clarified that bringing the land into the city would subject future civil engineering plans to city standards, including drainage and roadway reviews. The developer has agreed to contribute $125,000 towards roadway improvements. Staff emphasized that denial would result in the land remaining in the county, where the city would have no control over development. Commissioner Hughes confirmed that a drainage study would be required for the annexed portion. Commissioner Wylie inquired about lot sizes, pricing, and HOA requirements regarding landscaping and water use. The motion to approve the zoning map amendment passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Meeting Rescheduled: The November 11, 2026, regular meeting was officially rescheduled to November 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM.
• CUP Approved: The Conditional Use Permit for the Racetrack fueling station at 1802 Old Brock Road was approved.
• Zoning Amendment Approved: The Heritage Park Estates zoning map amendment from AG to SF-7.5 with a PUD overlay was approved, advancing the annexation process to the City Council.
• Final Plats Approved: Final plats for Hook'em Subdivision and North Weatherford Business Park Addition were approved.
• No Future Agenda Items: No items were proposed for future commission agendas.