Kaufman County public hearing considers zoning change for commercial development at Highway 205

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Terrell, Texas, convened on March 27, 2025, to discuss a proposed zoning change for a 4.54-acre property located at 15001 State Highway 205. The property, currently classified as a planned development event center, is being considered for reclassification to commercial use. This change is part of an effort to revitalize the site, which has remained vacant since the previous business plan did not materialize.

The property owner, Dole Anderton, aims to relocate his landscaping business, A1 Grass Sand and Stone, from Rockwall to this site. The proposed zoning change aligns with the city's comprehensive plan for local commercial use. During the meeting, it was noted that nine letters were sent to adjacent property owners regarding the zoning change, with one response received opposing the proposal.

The commission's staff recommended approval of the zoning change, which, if passed, will move to the city council for further consideration in April. The applicant will also need to submit a special use permit and a construction plan to ensure compliance with city codes, including necessary upgrades to the existing building, which was previously an old tire shop.

Haley Dennis, the applicant and daughter of the property owner, spoke in favor of the change, explaining the business's history and plans for the site. She emphasized that the intention is to clean up the property and bring it up to code without erecting new structures.

The public hearing concluded without additional comments from the audience, and the commission will proceed with the next steps in the approval process. The outcome of this zoning change could significantly impact the local economy by introducing new business opportunities in the area.