Commission recommends approval of temporary batch plant in Northglenn Phase 3 with no off-site production

The Haslet Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday recommended City Council approve a temporary specific use permit for a concrete batch plant to serve street construction in Northglenn Subdivision Phase 3, with the stipulation that the plant not produce material for off-site use.

During a public hearing, Guillermo Martinez of 329 Arbor Lane asked about residential separation distances; staff clarified that the plant location is 250 feet south of the intersection referenced on the map and that the right-of-way width (approximately 80 feet) results in a separation of about 330 feet from the nearest residences. City Attorney Jeremy Page reiterated that the ordinance caps temporary batch plants at 90 days and that an off-site-production prohibition is not automatic unless added to a motion.

Commissioners also discussed truck routing. Staff and at least one commissioner said the most likely access for heavy deliveries would be from Blue Mound Road through an existing gravel entrance on the site rather than through subdivision streets. A commissioner asked about extensions if road work is not complete within 90 days; staff confirmed an extension would require returning to the commission for further action.

A motion to recommend approval to City Council, with the condition that the plant produce no materials for off-site use, was moved and seconded and passed unanimously. If City Council concurs, the permit would be limited to the ordinance’s 90-day period and would include the no off-site-production restriction the commission added to its recommendation.

Key details in the record: site is described as a 39-acre tract in the Riley Gaines survey abstract 1268, Tract 4B, just southwest of Block H, Lot 14; staff stated the temporary period is 90 days; likely truck access from Blue Mound Road; commission required no off-site production of materials.