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Terrell Planning & Zoning approves multiple rezones, a thoroughfare update and two final plats
Summary
On March 27 the Terrell Planning & Zoning Commission recommended several zone changes and approved an update to the city’s future transportation map and two final plats; most items were approved by voice vote and will move to City Council where required.
The Planning & Zoning Commission on March 27 recommended or approved a set of zoning changes, adopted an update to the future transportation (thoroughfare) plan, and approved two final plats. Most measures were advanced by voice vote and will move to the City Council for required final actions.
Votes at a glance:
- Zone Change 25‑02 (Ordinance 3,091): Approve rezoning approximately 282.42 acres from agricultural to light industrial contingent on a voluntary annexation and execution of a development agreement. Motion carried by voice vote. Staff said the rezoning complies with the future land‑use map; annexation and a development agreement remain to be finalized with City Council.
- Zone Change 25‑03 (Ordinance 3,094): Approve rezoning approximately 502.6903 acres from agricultural to light industrial (see separate coverage). Motion carried by voice vote; one commissioner voiced opposition. Item advances to City Council for final action.
- Zone Change 25‑05 (Ordinance 3,093): Approve rezoning 5.045 acres at 15780 State Highway 205 from agricultural to commercial. Staff reported one response in favor among nine mailed notices. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Zone Change 25‑01 (Ordinance 3,098): Approve rezoning 4.54 acres at 15001 State Highway 205 from planned development (event center) to commercial. The owner intends to relocate a turf/landscape business; staff noted the applicant must submit a special‑use permit and construction plan if the council approves. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Zone Change 25‑07 (Ordinance 3,092): Approve rezoning about 12.31213 acres at 10701 County Road 305 from Highway Corridor to commercial for an American Steel fabrication/assembly use. Staff received no written responses among ten mailed notices. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Ordinance amending the City of Terrell comprehensive plan, chapter 5 (Future Transportation Plan): The commission approved updates to the city’s thoroughfare map to reflect recent property and roadway adjustments; staff said changes align some roads to property boundaries and adjust routing shown on the map. Motion carried by voice vote. Item will proceed to City Council on April 8 for consideration.
- Final plats: The commission approved FP25‑13 (Murphy Addition, Lot 1, Block 1; 1.333 acres, North FM 148) and FP25‑04 (Webster Addition replat of Lots 5 R and 6 R; 2.667 acres, 2406 Crawford Road). Both final plats were approved by motion and second.
Most items were described by planning staff as consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance; the commission’s approvals typically require subsequent development steps — annexation agreements, construction plans, special‑use permits, drainage studies and permitting — before building or operations begin.
