Farmers Branch planning commission backs zoning change to allow business-use self‑storage at Mathis Avenue

The City of Farmers Branch Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a zoning amendment that would allow a self‑storage operation oriented to small businesses at 11410 Mathis Avenue, a property within Planned Development (PD) 22.

Sarah Bergman, Deputy Director of Planning, told commissioners the request covers about 9.72 acres and would only apply to the platted lot at 11410 Mathis Avenue. “The question for the commission tonight is related to the land use and whether or not a self storage facility is appropriate in this location,” Bergman said, adding that the applicants must resolve outstanding building- and zoning-code violations before any building permits or a certificate of occupancy can be issued.

The draft ordinance accompanying the amendment narrows allowable activities inside the building to storage/warehousing, wholesale (distribution to off‑site retailers only), and office uses. It expressly prohibits on‑site retail, automotive repair…