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Planning commission approves rezoning, development agreement for Seagoville Road mixed-use proposal
Summary
Commissioners approved Rezoning Application 009-2025 for 0.942 acres at 11916 Seagoville Road, including a development agreement that requires façade upgrades, landscaping, monetary contribution to the city corridor fund and installation of Flock cameras accessible by Balch Springs PD.
The Balch Springs Planning and Zoning Commission voted Aug. 7 to approve Rezoning Application 009-2025 for roughly 0.942 acres at 11916 Seagoville Road, clearing the application to rezone and enter a development agreement to support a mixed-use/flex-space project.
Staff described the request as a rezoning to allow retail or flex space, including one flex/warehouse building of about 28,724 square feet. As part of a negotiated development agreement, the applicant agreed to enhanced facade materials and landscaping, a monetary contribution to the Elam Downtown Corridor/new downtown city center effort, and installation of Flock cameras that would be accessible by Balch Springs Police Department. Staff said the agreement also prohibits specific uses — for example outside storage, pawn shops, certain equipment repair and some automotive repair or laundry services — that city staff determined were not appropriate for the proposed corridor. Staff reported that 43 postcards were mailed and no inquiries were received; staff recommended approval “per the approval of the development agreement,” and noted the development agreement itself is subject to city council approval.
Architect Frank Clussey, speaking for the applicant, described the proposed buildings as higher-quality additions and said there is a letter of intent for a real estate tenant. “They’re beautiful additions to the city,” he said. Commissioners then moved to approve the rezoning with the development agreement. Commissioner Ford made the motion; Commissioner Gardner seconded. The commission recorded a roll-call vote (Ford, Gardner, Adams, Watson and King) and approved the item.
The commission’s action advances the rezoning to the next step per the city’s process; the development agreement will go to the city council for final approval or denial. Staff indicated the project represents approximately a $1,500,000 construction investment on a currently vacant parcel and that sidewalks and required landscaping will be installed as part of the development.
