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Consent agenda: Commissioners voted to approve minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting and three plat items listed on the consent agenda (preliminary plat PLT‑23010001, replat PLT‑2411042, final plat PLT‑2407030). The commission closed public discussion on items 1–4 and approved them in one motion.

Other votes: The commission also approved the TownPlace Suites site plan (STP‑2408035) with staff conditions and variances, approved a specific use permit for a contractor shop with outside storage at 1212–1214 S. Carrier Parkway (SUP‑25‑02‑007), and approved a specific use permit for Truck Smart CDL Academy at 2080 N. Highway 360 with a modification prohibiting on‑site driving practice (SUP‑25‑02‑000). All votes were unanimous.

Motions and seconders recorded in the meeting transcript include: consent agenda (mover: John Federico; seconder: Michelle Madden), TownPlace Suites approval (mover: Cheryl Smith; seconder: Ty Chapman), SUP‑25‑02‑007 contractor shop (mover: John Federico; seconder: Michelle Madden), and SUP‑25‑02‑000 Truck Smart CDL Academy (mover: John Federico; seconder: Frank Gonzales).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - Planning & Zoning 04142025 - Apr 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda (minutes and three plats) and unanimously approved a hotel site plan and two specific use permits at its April meeting.","taxTitle","Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2784,"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},6605291,"Planning commission narrows SUP for Truck Smart CDL Academy to classroom use only",391,1190000,1581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af&start=1190&end=1581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af/thumbnail_1190000.jpg","/articles/6605291/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Planning-commission-narrows-SUP-for-Truck-Smart-CDL-Academy-to-classroom-use-only","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605291-77e9eae63c2afb1b57188522d9610fe4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770504222&Signature=PmREBSN6lgFXp5FAmE3oSzhBwXx6dDlfPkaQjY~IPeU00dZOA3Fkoj5gSLW4o4YVYGBY8VrsoiahwGqmqWzP3fsd2wrwY-3oZJR-PzuLWMp8876hb0lqVT5XLaeLyC2EzkgFGzzYlDkykd3Ff0Dr9~HnQxM7LgdU261y7enDIEWR6Dcy9MVEU6adlMMGZT0eS5uVo-S4P5tFrEf36MBI-TG6XGJyUITlnhAL40SLxOi9Jt8Va9-j1gWhBP9LenBnr-mLTArHmbU2KD3bu0kyMfQjMfYQxXBLTfM7e8Zaj7d6iB1P3pc7QWeZaQP72n1Fgm8U7VS~mOtqsiG24HvzQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a specific use permit for Truck Smart CDL Academy at 2080 North Highway 360, limiting operations at that site to classroom instruction and administrative functions and prohibiting on‑site driving practice, maneuvering exercises or parking and storage of oversized commercial vehicles.

Planning staff said the site is an existing multi‑story office building in a light industrial zone and that the applicant leases classroom space at the location. Staff and the Development Review Committee recommended narrowing the permitted operations to exclude driving practice at the site; the applicant leases separate property in another city for trailer storage and driver training maneuvers.

The applicant, Abdul (address given in the record as 2080 North Highway 360, Unit 135), said he hopes in the future to work with the Texas Workforce Commission and local school districts to expand training opportunities for students seeking commercial driver licenses. “That would be a dream come true in the future,” Abdul said, noting the plan is still at an early stage.

Commissioner John Federico moved to approve SUP‑25‑02‑000 with the additional modification that no practicing or maneuvering exercises of any kind be conducted at the location; Commissioner Frank Gonzales seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Staff emphasized the approved operations are limited to classroom and administrative uses; any driving practice must occur at a separate leased facility as described by the applicant.","Commissioners approved a specific use permit for Truck Smart CDL Academy at 2080 N. Highway 360 but restricted on‑site activities to classroom instruction and administrative functions, prohibiting vehicle maneuvering and storage of oversized commercial vehicles at the location.",{"_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},6605295,"Commission approves SUP for contractor shop with outside storage at South Carrier Parkway",181,1007000,1188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af&start=1007&end=1188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af/thumbnail_1007000.jpg","/articles/6605295/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-approves-SUP-for-contractor-shop-with-outside-storage-at-South-Carrier-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605295-3f4965c46f985a17e4854c2cd80b345c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770504222&Signature=jcNXVn-C5Y4N3ACmfuDxgXgoDqF~Z~YKpI7JhYl7oBwJeBECYdBJphnJba3hVdDPwa2Tu7u19C452Symt3ijU45cVKytS7fgOxpQnZTSL~BeiTAAPY57cqovY4oKSKHLHI-H2Fl9en6jtq9wt5RtV9DXmGdjfWKUAa0bI~M~WsIrKbSNDkgiN13JxXmrf1lC8VLaqV5kzgZ4AfVPIeEq1sbDkT8c~cf5tt1C9rdOsx7TR7sZGzm2-6p~FMkedyLYsusxd--P6uqVRJIJRyGdlQ~5RT7A4HFwRWkfTc7tf-ssHFhrA2-eNbnipI3xUNgrdpY4kHWPE6AbE2q2cqC5AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a specific use permit for a contractor shop with outside storage at 1212 and 1214 South Carrier Parkway on Monday.

Planning staff said the site is an existing commercial property; the applicant plans interior and exterior renovations, new windows, stone cladding and metal panels on the facade, added landscaping, and the closure of one nonconforming driveway. The requested outside storage area is shown to account for roughly 30% of the site and would accommodate surplus materials and Connex containers. The Development Review Committee recommended approval.

Curtis Walkley of Weir and Associates, representing the property owner, spoke in support and answered commissioners’ questions about the project. Commissioner John Federico moved to close the public discussion and approve SUP‑25‑02‑007; Commissioner Michelle Madden seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The applicant will proceed with the improvements as presented and must comply with any standard permit and inspection requirements during building permit review.","The planning commission approved a specific use permit for a contractor shop with outside storage at 1212–1214 S. Carrier Parkway; applicant will renovate the building and close one nonconforming driveway.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605299,"Planning commission approves TownPlace Suites site plan with minor variances",670,326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af&start=326&end=996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987082-722bb3ee5a7f24552b41016d23e662af/thumbnail_326000.jpg","/articles/6605299/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-TownPlace-Suites-site-plan-with-minor-variances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605299-25cdf7aaf2f2ab43303d382b7a9b192c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770504222&Signature=GVvkLdSL1VZyMS9PIgU7DUBcuHnWJgjc2Benkn9ApbLpwIgGkRQhuOhBezdmrrTHl-W5terq28go1yOwWbYw6kgFUOiET3ZqpPBrAxHP6fzfkA4keYk1iNZbR7X5MUAJOJg0Y701QAqJvNuVUzhrHa-XFVS5bkf3cqGQrglaMtfe0FbUS0TUhczQ7rZyQo7eby0IupaaTWcMABCNv32BEW3ZnWLpvvEh6y0Eb4kqaNC8G-cgdr6oXdsU5JNxTx~f~ipDrc7WDCNqEqq~cLjVfsZsWyyPKDVBnp6a4DHrhMsYtBOnPHqv4Fv5QUpAOrfQOinCT71OoPvOhVCJS1Gbbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a site plan for a four‑story, 113‑room TownPlace Suites by Marriott at 3659 Prairie Waters Drive, with conditions and two variances, commission members said.

Planning staff told commissioners the property is zoned PD‑352, which allows hotel development by right, and the applicant is seeking site‑plan approval for an extended‑stay hotel with 113 rooms. Staff said the proposed building complies with density and dimensional requirements except for a variance to exceed the 50‑foot maximum building height by about two feet at the parapet.

The project’s landscape and amenity plan drew questions from commissioners. Staff described the pool as “a little bit smaller than 400 square feet of water surface” with about 1,900 square feet of deck area, and noted the proposal includes a pickleball court and a mini‑golf feature. Staff said the design team had requested a reduction from the required 16 trees to 14 and would like to clarify required finishes; staff recommended approval with conditions that replace EIFS finishes, require all required trees be provided on site outside utility easements where feasible, and ensure operational compliance with section 20‑10 of the city code.

Dev Sarati, the applicant, said the parapet was a prototypical design choice aimed at improving aesthetics and that mechanical equipment would not be concealed on the roof. “It’s just aesthetics,” Sarati said when asked why the parapet slightly exceeded the height limit. Sarati also told the commission his family group owns more than 25 hotels in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area and that this project is part of that portfolio.

Commissioners asked staff and the applicant to clarify materials and tree placement before the item moves to city council. Commissioner Cheryl Smith moved to close the public hearing and approve the site plan per Development Review Committee (DRC) recommendations; Commissioner Ty Chapman seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The item will proceed to city council with the conditions noted by staff for final review and any additional clarifications requested by the planning department.","The Grand Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a four‑story, 113‑room TownPlace Suites site plan, granting variances for a parapet height and two landscaping requirements subject to conditions from city staff.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Planning commission approves consent agenda and three land‑use items

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