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Commission approves pavilion-style outdoor seating at Stonegate Shopping Center to support Turning Point and district plan
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of a specific-use permit to add an outdoor pavilion with food kiosks and seating at 1313 Brown Trail, aligning with the Stonegate district concept in the city comprehensive plan; staff said drainage and TABC compliance will be handled during permitting.
The Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 14 unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a specific-use permit (SUP25-3) to add an outdoor pavilion and kiosk-style dining area at Stonegate Shopping Center, 1313 Brown Trail, to support existing businesses including Turning Point brewery.
City planner Enrique described the pavilion as a modest outdoor seating structure with multiple food kiosks and communal seating designed to complement the brewery and an emerging pickleball facility on the site. Staff said the addition advances the Stonegate district goals in the comprehensive plan by creating a local gathering place and by encouraging placemaking and compatible mixed uses.
Staff noted the proposal meets the city’s outdoor-seating requirements and includes appropriate walkway spacing, fencing and compliance commitments for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission where applicable. Enrique said the addition will affect a drainage swale but the applicant has agreed to reroute stormwater to avoid impacts; final engineering will be reviewed as part of the building and public-works permitting process.
Mark Cohen of CenterPointe Commercial Properties, the applicant, said the pavilion is intended to create a “food-alley” atmosphere that will feed Turning Point customers and attract more pedestrian activity to the shopping center. Cohen described the concept as an incubator-style environment for local food operators and said it is part of a broader plan to revitalize the center and attract complementary tenants.
Commissioners praised the proposal as an early implementation of the Stonegate district plan. Commissioner Roger Galenstine said the project “completely matches up to the new master plan and those concepts.” After brief discussion of operational details and drainage mitigation, the commission approved the SUP and will forward the recommendation to City Council.
Staff reminded the commission that building permits, detailed engineering and any required TABC coordination for alcohol service will be addressed during subsequent permitting.
