The Trophy Club Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that Town Council approve an amendment to Planned Development District 13 to allow indoor commercial amusement uses and to grant a special use permit for a bar/tavern so Pace Golf Lounge can locate simulators and a bar area at 2001 and 2003 East Texas Highway 114, Suite 200.

The amendment would add an indoor commercial amusement definition to PD‑13 Track 1 to allow businesses that offer entertainment or games of skill to the public for a fee; staff said the change is tailored to track 1 because that area abuts residential lots and the town prefers indoor-only amusements there. Commission staff recommended approval; the item is under review by the town attorney.

Staff described the subject property as Lot 1 of The Village at Trophy Club, approximately 3.79 acres at the northwest corner of Trophy Club Drive and State Highway 114. "The applicant, Pace Golf Lounge, Mr. Jordan Mitty, has requested an amendment to PD 13 to allow indoor commercial amusement as a permitted retail use and a bar tavern use through an SUP," a staff member said. The staff presentation noted existing PD‑13 retail uses date from an earlier era and specifically excluded video arcades, so the new definition would explicitly allow indoor simulators and similar activities.

Staff said the proposed indoor commercial amusement definition would cover indoor entertainment such as archery ranges, golf simulators and axe throwing; because the track backs up to residences the ordinance language under consideration limits it to indoor operations. Staff also said that Pace Golf Lounge intends to sell golf accessories and snacks, will not prepare food on site, and hopes to coordinate with neighboring restaurants for deliveries to guests. "Should a bar tavern use be added to PD 13 Track 1, Pace Golf Lounge would apply for an SUP just like all the other applicants do here," staff said.

An unknown caller phoned in opposition, according to staff. The caller was concerned about noise, trash and lighting; staff said code enforcement can address trash complaints and the police chief could not recall noise calls in the immediate area in the past three to four years. Commissioners asked about parking, occupancy and potential gambling: staff said parking met the town's standards and indicated occupancy appeared to be under 49 people, which affects restroom requirements; staff also said they would check whether any proposed games could be classified as gambling. "I would imagine that that would fall more into the gambling realm than it would be the games of skill on it. So we'll check and make sure on our side," a staff member said when commissioners asked about poker or similar activities.

Applicant Jordan Mitty addressed the commission and gave his address for the record. He described operations and hours: members-only hours 8 a.m. to noon; general public noon to 9 p.m. on weekdays; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. "You can either walk in or book a space online by the hour, or we will have membership options as well," Mitty said. Renderings and a floor plan submitted to staff show four simulator bays, a bar area, two restrooms and seating/lounge space.

The commission voted to recommend approval of the PD‑13 amendment and, in a separate motion, recommended approval of the special use permit for the bar/tavern. Both motions passed unanimously. The staff presentation, applicant submissions and the motions were all recorded; final approvals require Town Council action and completion of the town attorney's review.

Next steps: the Town Council will consider the PD‑13 text amendment and the SUP application; the staff file remains under the town attorney's review and any conditions or limits tied to the SUP would be set by council if it approves the recommendation.