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Council approves conditional-use permit for equipment dealer at 14354 Earth Highway
Summary
The Weatherford City Council approved a conditional-use permit allowing a Coyote equipment dealership to operate on an approximately 2.488-acre tract at 14354 Earth Highway, with five conditions and staff oversight of fueling and wash-bay permits.
Weatherford City Council voted to approve a conditional-use permit (CUP-25-0001) enabling an auto sales and service use — a Coyote equipment dealership — on an approximately 2.488-acre tract at 14354 Earth Highway.
The permit, presented as ordinance O2025-07 and carrying five conditions identified in staff materials, was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council member Luke Williams moved approval “as presented with conditions,” and Council member Matt Tiscus seconded the motion. The council voted to approve the item (vote tally not specified in the meeting record).
The permit covers sales and display of new construction and agricultural equipment; staff clarified the CUP language to explicitly include tracked loaders, skid steers and mini excavators. Planning staff told the council the clarified language had been reviewed with the applicant and was included in condition 4 of the staff report. Planning and Zoning recommended approval unanimously at its hearing.
Applicant representative Brian Welch, who identified himself as the general manager and a signatory for the franchise relationship, told council members the site would not sell used equipment and described two options for on-site refueling: portable fuel tanks or a semi-permanent tank delivered by the dealership’s fuel contractor. “I do have two ways to handle the fuel issue. I’ve got portable fuel tanks, and I’ve got semi permanent, fuel tank that could be delivered to the property,” Welch said. He added warranty and major repairs would be handled at the dealership’s Fort Worth location; minor retail parts (filters and similar small items) could be displayed on-site.
Council members asked about a wash bay and fueling permits. Planning staff advised that accessory uses such as fueling and wash bays are permissible under the CUP but that bulk fueling would require separate permits and fire department review under the city’s permitting process. “There is some steps that they would need to go through for the bulk fueling depending on the amount,” planning staff said.
Councilmembers also emphasized that the corridor has seen recent private investment and that the city intends to enforce the CUP limits if activities outside the permitted uses occur. The property owner — identified in discussion as Jackie Collins — was noted by council members as having invested in building upgrades along the corridor.
Votes at the council meeting were recorded as passing for the item; the meeting transcript does not record individual yes/no votes or a numerical tally. The council approved the CUP with the five conditions in the staff packet and directed staff to follow up on any permitting or fire-safety requirements related to fueling and wash-bay work.
The council opened and closed a public hearing on the item before taking the action.
