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Lede: After a presentation from the applicant’s representative Sharon Barbosa Crane and questions from commissioners, the commission voted 7–0 to recommend denial of the rezoning and later unanimously recommended denial of the CUP.

Nut graf: The applicant sought rezoning to allow event-center uses (two separate event spaces on the same property) and a CUP to permit event uses. Staff opposed the CUP because of parking sufficiency concerns; commissioners expressed particular concern about late-night operations, spillover parking on nearby residential streets and enforcement limits.

Body: Sharon Barbosa Crane argued that the property is underutilized and that the requested CN zoning and CUP would enable renovation, adding event spaces for weddings, training seminars and other gatherings. She cited section 4.4.3(d) of the development code to argue that multiple uses on a site with staggered hours can pool parking requirements and that a landlord can be required to ensure tenant compliance with parking allocations.

Commissioners questioned enforcement of on-site parking limitations, the potential for patrons to park on Anderson Street and other nearby residential streets, and the noise and safety implications of events that can run late into the night. Commissioner Ahmed and others said they were concerned about patrons crossing busy streets and about inadequate crosswalks and lighting. Commissioner Denning and others voiced similar concerns about traffic flow and neighborhood impacts. The commission ultimately concluded the project would be an inappropriate, more intense use given its proximity to residential areas.

Ending: Both the rezoning and the CUP were recommended for denial unanimously; staff will communicate the commission’s findings to the applicant. The applicant may pursue revisions or appeal options available under city procedure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Irving - Planning and Zoning Public Hearing - Apr 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of both a rezoning request and a conditional use permit for an event center proposed at 2912 North MacArthur Boulevard, citing proximity to residences and parking and traffic concerns.","taxTitle","Irving, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2782,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611993,"Commission recommends approval for pet cremation business at North Union Bauer Drive",476,1380000,1856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c&start=1380&end=1856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c/thumbnail_1380000.jpg","/articles/6611993/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-recommends-approval-for-pet-cremation-business-at-North-Union-Bauer-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611993-fcd34b362d52f47ca488aede46f6e0f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136658&Signature=F~O-KPUPuw4S2indn1lst6RPE3119DXWb8sk3c3aY14-m~EnsrLo6Kc2Dod-cYKlmE8RLBym45dVxw9OfRKdDJCXtxGK2aZaQxU5Pf5hxrYmA47hW9bK6raQiS2214L~P9afOrB4eS-RIDU0iXRZ7Nat9KmD6Fdd5Fv~iDWEEMVsD63Vh2KP-TBMNc6r3MpCAWwqpHwy8dFZTT4MByrvrL0cQuxBiFS6EV6o4kpXFPSv0cx9msldVYb27P62e3hVT76EndJF3tAp4IDnXOk7NfFiJpG9crtOpNF3HlXSgoRB4oRDEaj9S0IwfqddBEC5nDIb--XA3B9K2uWskx-y7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission on April 7 recommended approval (6–1) of Zoning Case 202561 ZC to allow a Pet Passages franchise to operate a pet cremation and crematory service at 1405 North Union Bauer Drive.

Lede: Zoning Case 202561 ZC was recommended for approval 6–1 after applicants described equipment, emissions controls and operational procedures to address concerns about smoke, odor, noise and pickup logistics.

Nut graf: Nancy Silva (representing Artemis Group LLC) and a technical presenter, Joel, described the franchise’s dual-chamber cremation units, opacity monitoring requirements, a 72-hour ash return policy and freezer requirements by Texas law if cremation cannot occur within two hours. Applicants said pickups would be performed with small utility vans and loading would occur in an enclosed garage area on the rear of the building; they said they would comply with TCEQ and state rules and the local fire department for permits.

Body: Joel described the cremation unit as a dual-chamber system designed to control particulates and minimize visible smoke; he said the stack opacity must meet Texas thresholds (opacity less than 5 percent is required). He said odors are managed by the unit’s engineering, by operational handling and by a regulatory requirement to refrigerate uncremated animals if a delay is required.

Commissioner questions focused on mechanical redundancy (what happens if the unit breaks down), stacking capacity and loading logistics. The applicant said they would rely on franchise processes and nearby franchise locations (for example, a Pet Passages location in Anna, Texas) to handle exceptional backlogs and noted refrigeration capacity on site to hold animals if required. Commissioners also noted the property’s industrial zoning and compatibility with surrounding uses; staff confirmed the site is consistent with the future land use as industrial with some scattered residential or institutional uses nearby.

Ending: The commission’s favorable recommendation (6–1) now moves to City Council for final action. The record shows staff will verify compliance with Texas environmental and fire safety regulations before the business can open.","The commission voted 6–1 to recommend approval of a rezoning to allow a Pet Passages franchise offering pet cremation services at 1405 North Union Bauer Drive after technical discussion about emissions, odor control and operations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611998,"Commission narrowly backs mixed-use plan anchored by Kirby Ice House; both votes 4–3",1045,2199000,3244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c&start=2199&end=3244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c/thumbnail_2199000.jpg","/articles/6611998/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-narrowly-backs-mixed-use-plan-anchored-by-Kirby-Ice-House-both-votes-43","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611998-6f29ab2009c7404afe0ebf5224cf0fab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136658&Signature=EeHIOQYDXL8pXRc4fx9f~F6ouXwwC-LbQgp9GUJSsZkGxg6UswFHjGLFVRxNZkF6W8fH-5k4JM-UtNTa79dBYl0TniERFZctB7~hLYfOR0wwfx~xsf7QdmPgkYW7ZrfzlqvXZeHfLNzx0aH3rvZm0BAeLRIBzKY13kosUzAbXL-W1oHYUUGOfe2lRSIwuN3ZVB~Xkm0qibW1~L0THqwPq9zA-7Io15y1VGAtfQosg~WKu792MArBoiL2bRq~mInLC~opNqxO9ng~ww2xRiud3JVzmHlk~DmyvMat7G6M-q2tDkFs8BRuB0~ttRCKbVPg1oU8LLLmo4Gk-tlK9hWDFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on April 7 recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and a companion zoning case for a mixed-use project at 1101 West Royal Lane that would include a Kirby Ice House as a ground-floor commercial anchor.

Lede: The commission voted 4–3 to recommend approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 20259 CP to change the site from business office to a community village designation, and then voted 4–3 to forward Zoning Case 2025-62-ZC to City Council to allow a mixed-use project anchored by Kirby Ice House.

Nut graf: The project, led by the Morgan Group and presented by Steven Frazee, calls for two integrated buildings across 11 acres with an estimated 378 residential units and roughly 30,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Kirby Ice House said the Irving site could be its first announced location in North Texas and argued the restaurant acts as a traffic driver for retail and neighborhood activation.

Body: Steven Frazee thanked staff for collaboration and described project components: two buildings connected by a promenade, extensive walking trails leveraging creek frontage, and a commercial frontage along West Royal Lane and the promenade. He said the project would be built in a single phase and that Morgan intends to hold the property long term. Russ Morgan, president of Kirby Ice House, described Kirby’s large indoor/outdoor footprint and said each existing location has generated strong adjacent retail growth.

Supporters in discussion praised the quality of the developer and the potential economic benefits. Commissioners who opposed the recommendation raised concerns about density, traffic and whether the location is the right match for the proposed mix of uses.

Ending: Both the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning will be considered by the Irving City Council. Because both recommendations passed narrowly, the council vote will determine whether the Kirby-anchored mixed-use project proceeds under the proposed entitlements.","The commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and companion zoning for a mixed-use project at 1101 West Royal Lane that would include a Kirby Ice House restaurant as the commercial anchor; both motions passed 4–3.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612003,"Commission sends Esthers Road comprehensive plan amendment to council but recommends disapproval of companion rezoning",344,248000,592000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c&start=248&end=592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c/thumbnail_248000.jpg","/articles/6612003/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-sends-Esthers-Road-comprehensive-plan-amendment-to-council-but-recommends-disapproval-of-companion-rezoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612003-8509e4a944d065fb06a592b66d49a877/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136658&Signature=L8cpWvun4ITSauTuG6Kw~93Hu1-ab63kFLgAjlkgyzwTyrRBeE0ciZcgUPBegRpj2mdsNThOEcx3po2MlX7h1r2RMkssNc11nd1bxICIk3Vgsqy-LPgkaEujHyjWif~qj3LeKFeUctKyuKybylNYfZcLJX2AiO-CJeTA1paEjzO6n6x62IREIEp7-c-5pYIvC5gWRuBRoLWfMptSIlLF8rjWujZ7onAnQzRUrfp7~-Awcadwz5Gs3cQcMXU7kwyDdjMMTqsOST4l717g77eG9cEGLaYb3Xg-bCbcPyhccM~5pdqQZZPXRyvWFbHr1iL7dakKSEqhX365~ddiwGbIIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on April 7 recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment for 4105 Esthers Road but voted to recommend disapproval of the associated zoning change.

Lede: The commission voted 6–1 to send Comprehensive Plan Amendment 20244412 CP to City Council for approval while recommending disapproval of Zoning Case 2023110 ZC by a 5–2 vote.

Nut graf: The items are companion cases submitted by SLH Walnut Hill 161 LLC (represented by Michael Clark of Winkelman and Associates). The applicant returned to the commission with a revised plan that the applicant described as denser and closer to the initial submittal; commissioners questioned configuration and the integration of a small commercial portion with multifamily buildings.

Body: Michael Clark told commissioners the project had been revisited after council feedback and that the current submittal was “more dense and much more similar to our initial submittal.” He said the site had evolved and that coordinating retail within a multifamily layout can be challenging, particularly for service uses such as restaurants that require trash pickup and venting. Commissioners asked why the project was presented as mixed-use when most of the site appeared to be multifamily; Clark said the design evolved and that separating retail from the multifamily portion proved more feasible.

Commissioner discussion was limited; no speakers registered in favor or opposition during the public hearing. After discussion the commission moved to forward the comprehensive plan amendment to council but opposed rezoning the property. The commission recorded separate votes: the CP amendment passed 6–1; the zoning recommendation to disapprove passed 5–2.

Ending: The comprehensive plan amendment and zoning recommendation will be considered next by the Irving City Council. The commission’s conditional-approval procedures require staff to provide applicants a written statement of conditions or reasons for disapproval at the end of the meeting.","The commission voted 6–1 to forward a comprehensive plan amendment for 4105 Esthers Road to City Council, but recommended disapproval (5–2) of the companion zoning request after hearing from the applicant.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612008,"Planning and Zoning: Key votes on rezonings, CUPs and development plans",70,126000,196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c&start=126&end=196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892711-03625b42b0423d8230cfd5bde30d849c/thumbnail_126000.jpg","/articles/6612008/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Planning-and-Zoning-Key-votes-on-rezonings-CUPs-and-development-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612008-5bc0e787d3d2bf090daaa851871524e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136658&Signature=m9FXnZYxnR7G5XbDU6ziymxCOoO73sMp4otYQke2qzXcPcFmxkgEmT~WBbFPCA-UZbxVFo1ne94XxNP40Rnvu038JRUxsTXw~KCev5g-RJGI5GnEPjx9mK4Re5igG82YYuxQr--X-7rqzUo~SvLKI4WuAWkKjNRItS5eI30roYsWtNwaO8HT7mcevdxDKQOqrPbnijhJ1okCVXiYQNYddEj2lrwFKuH1xzxhO7I~HDGt3K7eIcJxVVR7e~jiIgrFl9dXG0dVB5XH4JEyJMHdG~dO46ByfsFBIqxZ1foy84ZKup8tl0XsmRG2vxgStef5EhCtjb3NTWMj5IuvZ0PObg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Irving Planning and Zoning Commission on April 7, 2025, approved a slate of consent items and voted on multiple individual matters, forwarding several zoning recommendations to city council and taking final action on a development plan.

The commission approved routine consent items including minutes and a replat, and disapproved three consent replat items on the staff-recommended grounds. On individual items, the commission took these formal actions (most votes listed below are the final recorded tally):

- Consent agenda: motion to approve minutes and a replat passed unanimously (motion and vote recorded during opening consent discussion).

- Consent disapprovals: three replat items (202578PL Maxwell Addition; 202579PL Montessori School of Valley Ranch revised; 202586PL Beltline Industrial Replat) were disapproved on staff-recommended grounds (motion passed unanimously).

- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 20244412 CP at 4105 Esthers Road: the commission voted 6–1 to send the comprehensive plan amendment to city council for approval.

- Zoning case 2023110 ZC (companion to the Esthers Road item): the commission voted 5–2 to recommend disapproval to council.

- Conditional Use Permit 2024447 CUP (2700 N O'Connor Rd, Suite 124): recommended for disapproval, motion passed 5–2.

- Development Plan 2025-35 DVP (316 Steeplechase Drive): final action by the commission; motion for approval passed unanimously.

- Zoning case 202539 ZC (south side of Avalon Ave between 3924–3936): recommended approval to council, motion passed unanimously.

- Zoning case 202544 ZC (2546 E. Grauwiler Road): recommended approval to council, motion passed unanimously.

- Zoning case 202561 ZC (1405 N Union Bauer Drive, Pet Passages): recommended to city council for approval, motion passed 6–1.

- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 20259 CP and companion Zoning Case 2025-62-ZC (1101 W. Royal Lane; mixed-use with Kirby Ice House anchor): both the CP amendment and zoning case were recommended to council for approval; each vote passed 4–3.

- Development Plan 202581 DVP (9400 N McArthur Blvd): final action approved 5–1 with one abstention; companion zoning case 202567 ZC forwarded to council with same tally.

- Zoning Case 202569 ZC (2912 N McArthur Blvd) and Conditional Use Permit 2025570 CUP (event center request at same address): commission recommended denial on both the zoning case and the CUP; both motions passed unanimously.

Other items on the agenda were postponed at applicants' requests and will be heard at later dates; three items were postponed to the April 10 meeting. The meeting minutes record motions, seconds and roll-call tallies for each item.

Votes at a glance: yes/no tallies listed above reflect the official roll-call recorded during the meeting; items forwarded to city council will be decided at subsequent council meetings.","The Irving Planning and Zoning Commission approved and recommended several zoning and development items on April 7, 2025, including approvals of a development plan, multiple zoning recommendations to council and several denials on conditional use permits and rezoning requests. Several matters split the commission on 4–3 and 6–1 votes.","actionData","errors"]

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