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Terrell panel approves rezoning to let ASCO Equipment build new dealership at 401 FM 148
Summary
The Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 25 approved ZC25-14, rezoning roughly 14.514 acres at 401 FM 148 from agriculture to light industrial to formalize the existing ASCO Equipment use and clear the way for a new dealership and future construction permits.
The Terrell Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 25 approved an ordinance (ZC25-14) changing zoning on roughly 14.514 acres at 401 FM 148 from agriculture to light industrial to match the existing ASCO Equipment operation.
City planning staff said the parcels — identified in Kaufman County CAD as property IDs 7635, 7611 and 7636 — have for years been used for light-industrial operations and that the rezoning would align the official map and the city’s comprehensive plan with the site’s actual use. Janet, a city planning staff member, told commissioners the owner is Texaplex Properties LLC and the current tenant is ASCO Equipment Incorporated.
Staff said the applicant has complied with application requirements and is preparing plans to construct a new dealership building and to consolidate the several parcels. "The applicant is currently working on plans to remodel and build a new structure. So what the plans are is they're going to build their new dealership," Janet said during the hearing. She added the owner leased a portion of the property to TxDOT for staging during construction of the FM 148/US 80 interchange, and that TxDOT activity will be cleared as that work finishes.
The staff presentation included the city's future land-use designation for the site — "Industrial Office Business Park" — and a 200-foot buffer map showing 14 abutting landowners were mailed notices; staff reported no responses in favor or opposition. Commissioners were told further administrative filings will be required to join the split parcels and that a construction plat and building permits will follow. Blake Mays, the city's building official, will review the construction permits once submitted.
After closing the public hearing, the commission moved to approve the rezoning. The motion passed on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was provided in the meeting record.
The rezoning removes a mismatch between the zoning map and an established light-industrial use and clears the procedural path for a construction permit and a planned new dealership building. A construction plat and associated building-permit application remain required before physical work begins.
