Commission recommends approval of Cross City Church site and landscape plan for Sweetgrass Boulevard site

The City of Haslet Planning and Zoning Commission on July 29 recommended that City Council approve the Cross City North site and landscape plan for a proposed Cross City Church campus on a 6.25-acre tract east of Sweetgrass Boulevard and south of Haslet Parkway.

Church representatives described the project and answered questions; staff said the applicant supplied required landscape and photometric plans and that a right-turn lane on Haslet Parkway may be needed as the site develops.

John Mitter, who identified himself as lead pastor of Cross City Church, said the congregation is based in Euless and that the Haslet campus would be a long-term project. "We just wanna be here to answer any questions you have. We appreciate your consideration and the hard work of the commission," Mitter said. Kent Wells, identified as campus pastor for the Alliance Campus, and Todd Butts, described as the construction manager, were present to respond to technical questions.

During the public hearing, resident Laura Schlatteroff said she "would much rather have a church," and staff noted the site is already platted and that churches are permitted in the applicable zoning districts. Staff also noted potential constraints on adjacent undeveloped land, including a gas well on part of a neighboring tract and nearby industrial development to the north of Carraway.

A commissioner asked about sanctuary capacity; the applicant indicated the sanctuary is sized for roughly 450 seats with current plans for a smaller initial configuration and room for expansion. The staff recommendation was favorable, and a motion to recommend City Council approval passed unanimously.

Ending: With the commission's recommendation complete, the site and landscape plan will move to City Council for formal approval; staff said additional transportation improvements could be reviewed as development proceeds and that detailed site-plan work will follow.