The City of Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a zone change from commercial to townhome residential for approximately 0.21 acres on Block 131, Lots 1 and 4 of the Moore and Nash Addition in Terrell, Kaufman County.

City staff presented the request during a public hearing, saying the application “complies with our zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan and city staff recommends approval.” Staff said the applicant purchased the property in May and plans to build a single-family residence, which is allowed under Section 20 of the Townhome Residential District; staff also noted this was the second month in a row commissioners had considered a similar commercial-to-townhome rezoning in the same district. The public hearing produced no speakers for or against the rezoning.

Staff explained the parcel straddles two zones: roughly half designated Townhome 12 and half designated commercial, and that a replat application to join two small lots is included on the consent agenda. Staff said 28 letters were mailed to nearby property owners and staff received one written response in favor, which was included in the meeting packet.

A motion to approve zone change 25-3117 carried with no votes opposed. The meeting record shows Commissioners Susan Barcela and Stephanie Garcia were absent and listed as unexcused.

During discussion staff cautioned commissioners about the difference between rezoning and an SUP. Staff said, in part, “when it’s a zone change, once you’ve made that decision, I can sell the property tomorrow, and anything you saw in a concept plan, you may never see again because it goes straight to building permit,” explaining why rezoning decisions focus on parcel-level zoning rather than applicant-specific plans.

The rezoning now stands as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission following the public hearing and vote. The replat to combine the smaller lots was included separately on the consent agenda and was not discussed during the public hearing.