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Commission approves zoning change for I‑35 Realty site to allow a minor auto repair shop
Summary
The commission rezoned an AG property to Planned Development 184 to allow a quick-lube and future retail lot; applicant plans a brick building, septic system and a masonry screening wall to separate the site from nearby homes.
At its June 2 meeting, the Red Oak Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development 184 (PD-184) to permit a minor auto repair use and future Commercial 1 development on property identified as ID 141278 north of Free Market Drive and east of North Highway 77 (Case ZAsInZebraCAsInCat25-08). The applicant is I 35 Realty LLC.
Staff described the site as a narrow frontage parcel along Highway 77 in the southern part of the city. The immediate proposal is a quick-lube facility offering oil changes, brakes, diagnostics and tire services on one of two proposed lots; the second lot is intended for future retail or a strip center. The area lacks sanitary sewer service, so the applicant plans to use a septic system and obtain water service from Rocket Water Special Utility District; staff said the applicant provided septic plans and a water service plan.
Ben Hartman, director of development services, said the building would be brick with stone accents, the parking meets the city’s C1 standards and the landscaping plan meets or exceeds C1 requirements. He also noted existing residences along Deer Creek Drive and said the developer will provide a masonry screening wall along the shared property line.
Noah Leatherberry, who identified himself as living at 420 Wrangler Way in Waxahachie, spoke in favor of the project and described his and his partner’s intention to open a full-service auto repair shop in Red Oak. “Above all, we want to create a shop just, create a shop people can trust, honest service, fair pricing, and quality work,” Leatherberry told commissioners. Staff also noted a written letter of support from Wendell Reese of Panorama, Waxahachie.
Commissioners confirmed that required notices were mailed to properties within 200 feet and were published in the newspaper; staff reported no resident responses beyond the one support letter. After closing the public hearing, the commission voted to approve the requested rezoning as presented.
The commission’s approval allows the quick-lube to proceed through the city’s permitting process subject to the PD-184 conditions, including the septic and water-service arrangements and the required screening along residential property lines.
