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Pharr planning commission backs rezoning of 49.49-acre West Military Highway site to heavy industrial
Summary
The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request from agricultural/open space (AO) to heavy industrial (HI) for a 49.49-acre tract along West Military Highway; the change would clear the way for warehouse development and moves next to the City Commission.
The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request that would change a 49.49-acre tract on the south side of West Military Highway from agricultural/open space district (AO) to heavy industrial district (HI).
Laura Fonseca, Planner II with the City of Pharr Development Services, told the commission the site — described as a 49.49-acre tract in the Narciso Cavazo survey, abstract No. 30 and out of lots 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98 in blocks 31 and 32 of the San Juan Plantation subdivision — is generally designated for industrial use in the city's land use plan and fronts West Military Highway about 970 feet east of South Veterans Boulevard. Fonseca said Development Services recommends approval because the property meets area requirements and has adequate ingress and egress.
The recommendation notes that heavy industrial zoning is intended for areas able to carry commercial and truck traffic and requires screening because of potential hazardous or blighting uses; staff said such districts should not be located close to residential areas. Fonseca said eight notice letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on Dec. 23, 2024, a legal notice ran in the Advanced News Journal on Dec. 18, 2024, and a corrected legal notice will be published Jan. 15, 2025 to reflect the City Commission date. Staff reported receiving no responses to the mailings or the notice.
The applicant (Half Associates Inc., representing KBS Development, LLC) did not offer public comment at the hearing. Commissioners moved to approve the rezoning; the motion carried. Fonseca said, if approved by the City Commission, the owner must comply with all city ordinances and department requirements. Staff indicated the item is scheduled to go before the City Commission on Jan. 27, 2025 (staff listed a 4:00 p.m. start time), although a later announcement during the commission meeting said the Jan. 27 meeting time will be 6:00 p.m. if items are on the agenda.
The commission discussion was brief and there were no public speakers from the affected area. The matter now proceeds to the City Commission for final action.
