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Staff told commissioners that plats on consent have already completed engineering and administrative review and that final plats generally do not require discretionary action by the commission. “These plats also get approved on consent by city council,” staff said, adding that construction and final plats are civil engineering reviews and that “as long as the engineer has put his stamp on those plans, then he’s the one saying it meets all of your zoning, your exterior, your landscape.”

Staff warned about legal exposure if commissioners attempt to change final plats at a late stage: doing so after work is underway could open the city to litigation, staff said. Staff explained how the consent process will allow commissioners to pull any consent item for separate discussion at the meeting, and that rezoning decisions are distinct because a zone change applies to the parcel regardless of the current applicant’s concept plan.

Commissioners discussed the difference between rezoning and special use permits (SUPs). Staff described that SUPs carry applicant-specific conditions and concept plans, while a rezoning changes the allowable uses for the parcel itself. Staff also encouraged commissioners to review meeting packets and visit project locations ahead of meetings to better understand items on consent.

A motion to approve all consent agenda items passed with no recorded opposition; the packet included a final plat for “Crossroads” and a replat application noted as related to the rezoning on the agenda. No members of the public spoke on consent items during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission - Jul 24 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a consent agenda including minutes and final plats and heard staff explain the new consent-agenda format, the difference between rezoning and SUPs, and legal risks of altering final plats late in the review process.","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},6154750,"Terrell planning commission approves rezoning of 0.21-acre parcel to townhome residential",442,380000,822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483455-87e26f5f58b56c0f05f6f31bb6b93762&start=380&end=822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483455-87e26f5f58b56c0f05f6f31bb6b93762/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6154750/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Terrell-planning-commission-approves-rezoning-of-021-acre-parcel-to-townhome-residential","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154750-90a12b6c14fa8512f3949100aad3fa66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165478&Signature=lJxMXQP6NKg~HrurhGIBq3jJL2yaJeGXanj~EOW3uRsNeJrFW29e3lkqT8LjW8O0rrYROnm2IfnOO-kDU~ClcySUlFPca~z7zzKNsvCvcsFFsbJ9OKD05WJXYj1B-7UYgN9eolx0cZ6ZWV9U92hqb7MSlJJQrnyTOk1HBTe0KMK5ZRVQ3UOTRSkNV0JzxUYL1LqmfXbkv9CRGXa9OJ5eQehGdKGucefCQN8cyFj61QO8UaV9865bPIYRVp9sh00fZcyFmDtbkH7Hbu~2Gmg0vHN5sUePfqzR-78CCwjz7MMkJ8UErxMs40rq-AVGgF5XIsGT0VJWBUmRS4NcDTY6vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a zone change from commercial to townhome residential for approximately 0.21 acres on Block 131, Lots 1 and 4 of the Moore and Nash Addition in Terrell, Kaufman County.

City staff presented the request during a public hearing, saying the application “complies with our zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan and city staff recommends approval.” Staff said the applicant purchased the property in May and plans to build a single-family residence, which is allowed under Section 20 of the Townhome Residential District; staff also noted this was the second month in a row commissioners had considered a similar commercial-to-townhome rezoning in the same district. The public hearing produced no speakers for or against the rezoning.

Staff explained the parcel straddles two zones: roughly half designated Townhome 12 and half designated commercial, and that a replat application to join two small lots is included on the consent agenda. Staff said 28 letters were mailed to nearby property owners and staff received one written response in favor, which was included in the meeting packet.

A motion to approve zone change 25-3117 carried with no votes opposed. The meeting record shows Commissioners Susan Barcela and Stephanie Garcia were absent and listed as unexcused.

During discussion staff cautioned commissioners about the difference between rezoning and an SUP. Staff said, in part, “when it’s a zone change, once you’ve made that decision, I can sell the property tomorrow, and anything you saw in a concept plan, you may never see again because it goes straight to building permit,” explaining why rezoning decisions focus on parcel-level zoning rather than applicant-specific plans.

The rezoning now stands as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission following the public hearing and vote. The replat to combine the smaller lots was included separately on the consent agenda and was not discussed during the public hearing.","The City of Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a zone change from commercial to townhome residential for roughly 0.21 acres on Block 131, Lots 1 and 4 of the Moore and Nash Addition; staff recommended approval and no members of the public spoke against the request.","actionData","errors"]

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Terrell planning commission adopts consent agenda, staff explains new consent process and final-plat review

Terrell planning commission approves rezoning of 0.21-acre parcel to townhome residential