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Staff said the current zoning code effectively prevents tattoo studios from locating in the city because the ordinance only allows them in a commercial/industrial zoning category (BC/heavy commercial) that does not exist in Terrell. Staff proposed allowing tattoo studios by Special Use Permit (SUP) in highway corridor and commercial zones so that the city could review applications case‑by‑case and apply conditions (hours, facade standards, annual inspections, renewals and other restrictions). Commissioners responded that an SUP approach with conditions and annual inspection/renewal requirements would be a reasonable way to manage these uses.

On cigar and hookah lounges, staff noted the city currently has a no‑smoking ordinance (Chapter 7‑10). To allow indoor cigar or hookah lounges, staff said the smoking ordinance would require amendment and that the city should adopt building‑code and ventilation standards used by other cities to separate cigar/hookah ventilation from the main HVAC system and to provide wall separations between smoking areas and adjacent spaces. Staff said they had consulted the fire marshal and building officials and that other Texas cities (Waco, Forney and others) had recently modified ordinances to allow similar businesses under strict ventilation and inspection regimes. Two prospective operators had contacted staff indicating interest; one prospective operator sought downtown location, another sought the Crossroads area.

Staff asked whether commissioners were comfortable with a policy approach that permits tattoo studios via SUP in highway corridor and commercial zones, and permits cigar/hookah lounges via SUP only after the city amends Chapter 7‑10 to require separate ventilation, wall separation, annual SUP renewal, CO and inspections. Commissioners suggested focusing on SUP controls, annual renewals and tenant separation requirements and asked staff to draft ordinance language for future review and possible forwarding to City Council.

No formal vote or ordinance was taken at the meeting; staff will prepare draft ordinance language and recommended standards if the commission gives direction to proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission - May 22 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City planning staff asked commissioners for direction on zoning-code changes to allow tattoo studios by Special Use Permit in certain commercial corridors and to amend the smoking ordinance to permit cigar and hookah lounges under strict ventilation and SUP conditions.","taxTitle","Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas","taxId",58110,"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},6227779,"Developer unveils 1,500‑acre Terra Nova master plan; commissioners discuss traffic and infrastructure",1701,2697000,4398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99&start=2697&end=4398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99/thumbnail_2697000.jpg","/articles/6227779/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Developer-unveils-1500acre-Terra-Nova-master-plan-commissioners-discuss-traffic-and-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227779-ba53f291f96557899eff71d73ea7d17d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771086323&Signature=btmNHZ~8DdEKuGOD9GhMOhPOTdmk5BPFrs5ZGoSSBcjGLnnbAwfMQYtWU3xHCAmqjQu~4LTXez0NS4eCFLovGP07OG4nHKQYcbevA53cwAn0nKvhJAzRHtDz47AVjFtDhDYumjsEw1AnkRh12czr-BNFTKNUtGJzVVJjslCKzXJKdoeLYQ5H-1BZix~nvwUVPdaa6g3XRz9ZGXNVF3Z16fCxLTTr6IEscbtlaDlUKXD-H8vNp~ZqJCunpQO7rHcgBZPxrTJoptcOrOQ0nYRqzoUv1EnB4N61rcnN0abZ~Vwv06uY4EwjT-wakxdlNq5Tjrh3A-0KC6M4ZupGcGdQqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Main Square Development representatives presented a conceptual master plan for the 1,500‑acre Terra Nova mixed‑use community just north of Terrell. The presentation, led by Hugo Morales of Main Square Development, outlined the project's scale, phasing and transportation strategy; commissioners did not vote on the proposal at the meeting.

Key elements described by the developer: a 1,500‑acre master plan with roughly 4,800 total residential units (including about 1,200 multifamily units and roughly 250 townhomes), a 50‑acre “town center” or mixed‑use village with an estimated 200,000 square feet of retail, 50,000 square feet of restaurants and 65,000 square feet of office, and a network of parks and trails yielding about 27 neighborhood parks, roughly 219 acres of natural green space and 25–30 miles of hike‑and‑bike trails. The developer said the master plan would be executed in about 14 market‑driven phases over an anticipated 15–20 year horizon, with Phase 1 proposed near the former Nike base and Griffith Road to shift initial traffic away from Poetry Road and the high school area.

Staff and the developer said parts of the project footprint already lie inside city limits, parts are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and a small portion is in the county; annexation and a development agreement will be required for the ETJ and county portions. The developer said construction dollars estimates and a traffic impact analysis (TIA) had already been prepared and that the team plans to work with the city on a development agreement and tax increment / public financing approach (the presentation referenced a proposed TERS district, identified as “TERS Number 6” in discussion).

Commissioners raised concerns about existing city streets and maintenance, and the potential strain of new road construction and infrastructure expectations. One commissioner cautioned city leadership to balance investment in new arterial construction with upkeep of existing neighborhood streets, noting constituent concerns about current road conditions. Developer and staff said they will coordinate thoroughfare connections consistent with the city’s master thoroughfare plan and that phased roadway connections are intended to provide alternative routes to relieve Poetry Road traffic.

The item was a discussion and presentation only; no formal land-use or zoning approvals were requested at the meeting. Staff said they are negotiating a development agreement and expect further details to be brought forward in future meetings when zoning (planned development) and financing details are ready for formal consideration.","Main Square Development presented a conceptual master plan for the 1,500‑acre Terra Nova project north of Terrell, proposing nearly 4,800 residential units, a mixed‑use village, 27 neighborhood parks, 25–30 miles of trails and phased buildout over 15–20 years; the presentation was informational and no vote was taken.",{"_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},6227782,"Commissioners approve construction plat for Wesley Oaks Memory Care at 150 Poetry Road",469,2203000,2672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99&start=2203&end=2672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99/thumbnail_2203000.jpg","/articles/6227782/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-construction-plat-for-Wesley-Oaks-Memory-Care-at-150-Poetry-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227782-8b7234a049d9fd31c55afbba3621707a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771086323&Signature=nphJ~5s3CELP-MYuXyKYk7blUgmSC2M8r6P83vtGP8MVE0~jNykPJc-6Uw2BILr5yZTqqJXt7A1yIS80IQL399tr6Yf5e8KWZVjpcQQrtCpbGFromtkNrVupez~V0QKXKjnBd5kvENZG0R~M-nO7DJGj4PQQP1jwAEfXwdwjFw-ddHOK5lib7jx~MDmC1CQN63u35qsVtOtt1WeBi6-rgMs97z~IoffMXv6r1IOhsHbtiQTTnCkmwFEirvlZCu7VyxL1wXDnID1rUf~Pr2QzB7BBI6PaGrL1kYa~Z~7FcdP6f364P1YqZmfUDcwWEh04z0SDbk6KkeDWXNbvjxmGaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners approved the construction plat CP24-18 for Wesley Oaks Memory Care, a proposed assisted-living and memory-care facility at 150 Poetry Road in Terrell.

City staff said the site is currently zoned retail and was previously approved under a Planned Development (PD) adopted by council in October 2020 and via Ordinance No. 2,854. The developer, identified in the packet as Wesley Partners Limited, proposes a facility with 50 assisted-living rooms (some double-occupancy for a total of 74 residents) and 16 memory-care rooms (some double-occupancy for a total of 26 residents). Staff said the proposed use complies with the PD and the city’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other codes.

The staff presentation placed the site near Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary and north of Forest Creek Estates. Commissioners raised concerns about traffic and merging onto Poetry Road (FM 986). Staff and the developer said traffic impacts would be focused around shift changes rather than continuous heavy traffic; the driveway and access will require a TxDOT driveway permit and city review. Developer Josh (who identified himself as the owner/developer) said the facility expects 35 to 50 employees working staggered shifts (e.g., 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m.) and “delivery truck for food... probably twice a week.” City staff noted the facility’s anticipated traffic is likely lower than many retail uses allowed under the existing retail zoning.

A commissioner moved to approve the construction plat; a second was received and the motion carried on voice vote. The approved plat authorizes site development consistent with the submitted plats and the conditions of the underlying PD; staff will process required drive permits and coordinate TxDOT review for access off Poetry Road.

Clarifying details provided in the meeting: staff referenced prior PD ordinance (No. 2,854) governing development standards; the development plans and sketches were included in the packet; driveway permit and TxDOT review are required; staff and the developer discussed mitigation by providing two entrances to disperse traffic.","The commission approved construction plat CP24-18 for a 50-room assisted living facility (some double-occupancy) with an attached memory-care unit at 150 Poetry Road; developer Wesley Partners Limited expects up to 74 assisted-living residents and 26 memory-care residents, with 35–50 employees across shifts and TxDOT driveway permit requirements.",{"_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},6227786,"Commissioners approve renaming of unnamed road to Irvine Pioneer Avenue near Breezy Hill Park",351,1820000,2171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99&start=1820&end=2171","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99/thumbnail_1820000.jpg","/articles/6227786/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-renaming-of-unnamed-road-to-Irvine-Pioneer-Avenue-near-Breezy-Hill-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227786-7891687e9086c63a07a4e47f0d565076/orig.mp4?Expires=1771086323&Signature=TDxVr9cu5xnjmHBAps6afAwpisR26x8RX12B7PxsL0MCgd6wKjMo5pAeThprrpUv2muni-fl-RtyE5tr7hPW7lkOqeSTfSAUms9tu05vE0dLfoGh9ArL0ICf5c-Ydvu6DYAG~zLt-eBe-bAu-FeIgdO1vosWU7OiQppx2f6lqLAFcbhFkYt3xEdSG9sbXnYApGoKhMeLOyMgB4427ig7YUrz43KuI2AsYK9v4nP1dPYq17E9vfcwotQJYl-NB-Y4SomSSgSareg4ygFmveFg1V3fQ~8IkydIoUoVnD6cyL8Ie3iNiSpQr7q2EpfbX-H0r1SO1Zt9fZXo67pk68anxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission approved Ordinance NC25-02 (Ordinance No. 3,106) to designate a previously unnamed city street between Bethlehem Street and New Hope Street as Irvine Pioneer Avenue.

City staff described the site’s history during the public hearing: the small historic cemetery near Breezy Hill Park, also known as the Irvine Family Cemetery, predates the founding of Terrell by more than 20 years, with the first recorded burial in 1851 and the last known burial in 1956. Staff said the Facilities Naming Committee unanimously recommended the Irvine Pioneer Avenue name at its January 2025 meeting, after accepting public comment at the committee’s October 17, 2024 meeting.

No members of the public spoke against the change during the Commission public hearing. A motion to approve the name change, citing the committee recommendation of Jan. 23, 2025, was moved and seconded and passed on voice vote.

Staff presented a map and a close-up sketch of the street and cemetery location. The ordinance approved by commissioners includes an attached Exhibit A showing the street alignment and the historic cemetery marker photograph included in the packet.

This action implements the Facilities Naming Committee’s recommendation; staff will update city records and signage to reflect the Irvine Pioneer Avenue designation.","Commissioners approved Ordinance NC25-02 (Ordinance No. 3,106) to name an unnamed city street between Bethlehem Street and New Hope Street as Irvine Pioneer Avenue; staff said the name recognizes the nearby historic Irvine Family Cemetery dating to 1851.",{"_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},6227790,"Commissioners approve renaming of West and East University streets to Judge JC Williams Drive",1290,526000,1816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99&start=526&end=1816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481731-b0c31a7e8016c1d71e485afd4e445a99/thumbnail_526000.jpg","/articles/6227790/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-renaming-of-West-and-East-University-streets-to-Judge-JC-Williams-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227790-f50cc8d5e3f2d67387643e71c6be4641/orig.mp4?Expires=1771086323&Signature=izJrJUBT~i2jGds942eaeN6SmIi35-ixeTKtoaCUYS92IYPeYZigh3nYrFkInEfsyDuGaU8DMByzodG95p~2z40CO7MOrBQhoQFVYCig57853hDMmtYq6K8pKyx4gnNzyQkNbfRAIBJXW9zsl18I4ge1g3eWUtGJ3PODISRrvHgSVGjRSSWkHkYjTJR7KvXOJufjnfONQHXIWfjumxEytRwnkNDjtJX1NBUngej1daBDa4W2tof1KKGqAVn4ZXb7QtT8i0KzPI1ZBEPz~cbUnYCGUwL2AidKfYnbxmgbOWHRwYUxyGxsyXQTXRWWrhANsEI-p9cidgdyJml2T7t52A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Terrell commissioners voted to approve Ordinance NC25-01 (Ordinance No. 3,105) to rename West University Street and East University Street between South Park Street and South Adelaide Street as Judge JC Williams Drive.

The proposal was presented by city staff as an administrative action based on a February 2025 unanimous recommendation from the Terrell City Facilities Naming Committee. Staff described Judge James Curtis Williams's public service, noting his military service, civic involvement, creation of a teen court program in 1995, and roles in local organizations. Staff said the committee shortened the signage to Judge JC Williams Drive so the name would fit on street signs.

Family members and community representatives spoke in support during the public hearing. Pamela Joe, who identified herself as Judge Williams’s sister, said, “My brother deserves it,” and recounted his community service and personal generosity. Eva Griffith, who said she had submitted a letter, told commissioners the renaming would “be a powerful symbol and respect in remembrance of Judge James C. Williams.” Trina Hubbard Samuels read remarks on behalf of Judge Williams’s daughter, describing his mentorship and care for local youth. The pastor of New Hope Baptist Church also spoke, saying Williams was “well deserving of this honor.”

Commissioners then moved and seconded approval of NC25-01; the measure passed on voice vote. A member of staff later noted that a staff recommendation language printed on earlier paper did not apply to the street-naming and that the corrected recommendation was visible on the meeting screen.

The commission’s action implements the Facilities Naming Committee’s recommendation and directs staff to update city maps, signage plans and public records to reflect the Judge JC Williams Drive designation. The matter will proceed consistent with the adopted ordinance language and exhibit map attached to the ordinance for legal description and placement.

Background: city staff said the committee initially approved the full name Judge James C. Williams Drive in January 2025 but returned in February 2025 to shorten it to Judge JC Williams Drive after consulting with the family because the full name would not fit on a standard street sign.

No formal opposition was recorded during the public hearing and commissioners made no amendments to the committee recommendation. The ordinance number and internal case identifier cited during the meeting were Ordinance No. 3,105 and NC25-01.","City commissioners voted to approve Ordinance NC25-01 (Ordinance No. 3,105) recommending the renaming of West and East University Street between South Park and South Adelaide to Judge JC Williams Drive, following a unanimous Facilities Naming Committee recommendation and several public supporters at a public hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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