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Weatherford council roundup: zoning, plats, incentives and rides — votes at a glance
Summary
On Jan. 28 the council approved several zoning and development items, denied one communications tower CUP, and approved economic incentives and an amusement‑park ride conditional‑use permit; this roundup lists each formal action and its outcome.
At its Jan. 28 meeting, Weatherford City Council considered a mix of rezoning, plat, incentive and conditional‑use items. Below are the formal actions and outcomes recorded in the meeting.
• Rezoning at 1701 Ranger Highway (Item 7b): Council voted to rezone approximately 1.2605 acres at 1701 Ranger Highway to C‑1 (general commercial) for an Edgefield Homes sales office. The Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval. Motion for approval by Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder; second by Luke Williams; item passed.
• Final plat for Ranger at Weatherford (Item 7c): The council approved the final plat for a 1‑lot, ~1.2605‑acre development at 1701 Ranger Highway subject to six standard staff conditions. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder, second by Luke Williams; item passed.
• Restaurant incentive — 113 & 117 College Avenue (Item 7e): Council approved a reimbursement package for downtown redevelopment (the Middleton project) totaling $279,471.37 to support HVAC, fire suppression, ADA improvements, grease trap, hood and other kitchen/merit work tied to the restaurant and mixed‑use redevelopment. Motion to approve as presented carried.
• Economic development agreement — Heim Barbecue (Item 7f): Council approved a Chapter 380 economic incentive (sales‑tax rebate capped at $300,000 at 50% over up to six years) for Heim Barbecue; the Weatherford Economic Development Board had recommended the sales‑tax reimbursement but not an upfront $200,000 request. Council approved the 380 agreement without the $200,000 upfront payment.
• Grand Adventure / Soaring Eagle ride (Item 7g): Council approved a conditional‑use permit for a 100‑foot “soaring eagle” amusement ride as phase 1 of a larger indoor/outdoor entertainment plan at 2065 Tintop Road, with conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning. Motion for approval by Luke Williams; second by Heidi Wilder; item passed.
• Communications tower application (Item 7a): The council denied the AT&T conditional‑use permit for a proposed communications tower at 3103 Sonora Canyon Road (see separate article). The Planning and Zoning Commission had previously recommended approval with a fall‑zone requirement.
Votes were taken on council touch screens and the meeting record shows each item’s passage or denial; the transcript records the motions and seconds for each item but does not include a line‑by‑line roll call tally for all items in the audible record.
