Planning Commission Considers Zoning Change for 17 Acres on Team Ranch Road

The Benbrook City Council meeting on July 17, 2025, focused on a significant zoning change proposal that could reshape a 17.267-acre property located near the intersection of Team Ranch Road and Benbrook Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented an ordinance to rezone the land from a Suburban District and a one-family district to a single-family district.

Travis Clegg, representing the property owner, the James family, emphasized that the rezoning aligns with the city's comprehensive plan and has garnered unanimous support from the Planning and Zoning Commission. "My client has owned this property for nearly 20 years," Clegg stated, highlighting the long-term investment in the area.

City Planner Doug Howard provided further context, noting that the property currently includes a single-family home and outbuildings. He explained that the proposed zoning change is compatible with the surrounding land use and aligns with the low-density designation of nearby properties. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the rezoning, recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance.

During the public hearing, no citizens spoke in favor or against the proposal, indicating a lack of community opposition. The council members were invited to discuss the matter further, but no additional questions were raised.

This zoning change, if approved, will not immediately lead to construction but will set the stage for future development possibilities on the site. The council's decision on the ordinance is anticipated in the coming weeks, marking a potential shift in land use for this area of Benbrook.