Midland Planning and Zoning Commission approves multiple zone changes and plats, all votes 7-0

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on a series of zoning changes and plats during a meeting that concluded at 3:54 p.m., approving six zone-change requests and two plats after staff presentations and brief public hearings.

Staff presenters described each request and recommended approval. For each item the commission opened a public hearing, heard no speakers in favor or opposition, closed the hearing, and then moved to a vote. Commissioners voted 7-0 on every item.

Why it matters: the approvals rezone properties across multiple districts and clear plats that enable future residential and industrial development in Midland and the county extraterritorial jurisdiction. Several items align with the city's Tall City Tomorrow future land-use designations; one large preliminary plat will proceed to City Council because it exceeds the 25-acre threshold.

The actions approved

- Item 5 (Zone change, 2305 & 2307 Cloverdale Road): Staff (Planner Laurie Elliott) recommended changing two vacant lots from TH (townhouse dwelling district) to SF-3 (single-family dwelling district) to allow single-family homes. Motion to approve by Commissioner Sparks; second by Commissioner Barry. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 6 (Final plat, 2103 Bryant Street): Staff (presented as Bridal Murray, senior planner) recommended approval of a final plat replatting 0.48 acres into four lots for future townhome/residential development (Leora Prime Office LLC / Grama Consulting). Motion to approve by Commissioner Sparks; second by Commissioner Barry. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 7 (Zone change, 5501 Thomason Drive): Staff (Britt Murray, senior planner) recommended changing a property from a planned development (PD) designation to C (commercial) to accommodate a proposed King Quick gas station and automotive service garage. Motion to approve by Commissioner Cisnega; second by Commissioner Oldfield. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 8 (Zone change, NE corner E. Montgomery Ave. & S. Fort Worth St.): Staff (Beatriz Casada, planner) recommended changing a 0.43-acre portion of Lot 3 from MF-22 (multifamily) to 2F (two-family) to allow a duplex. Motion to approve by Commissioner Sparks; second by Commissioner Martin. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 9 (Zone change, 302 S. Stonewall St.): Staff (Laurie Elliott, planner) recommended changing a vacant lot from C (commercial) to SF-3 (single-family) to permit construction of a single-family residence. Motion to approve by Commissioner Sparks; second by Commissioner Berry. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 10 (Zone change, 6301 W. Interstate 20): Staff (Madeline/Madalyn Hacke, planner) presented a request to change parts of a 29.19-acre tract from BP/I-20 (Business Park) and PD (planned development for shopping center) to LI (light industrial) for a proposed warehouse/distribution center. Staff noted the Tall City Tomorrow plan designates the area BP/I-20; staff recommended approval based on surrounding uses despite the plan designation. Motion to approve by Commissioner Martin; second by Commissioner Sparks. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 11 (Preliminary plat, Sheriff Gary Painter subdivision / 2214 S. County Road 1140, Midland County ETJ): Staff (Britt Murray, senior planner) presented a preliminary plat to divide 236.34 acres into five lots for a gas and water treatment facility. Because the plat exceeds 25 acres, staff noted it will go before City Council on May 13. Motion to approve by Commissioner Martin; second by Commissioner Sparks. Vote: 7-0.

- Item 12 (Preliminary plat, Southwest Crossing Section 22 / 6301 W. Interstate 20): Staff (Madeline/Madalyn Hacke, planner) presented a preliminary plat to create a 27.86-acre lot for future industrial/warehouse development, tied to the earlier zone change at the same location. Staff recommended approval subject to standard conditions. Motion to approve by Commissioner Berry; second by Commissioner O'Field. Vote: 7-0.

Discussion, public input and next steps: Commission deliberations were brief and focused on procedural conformity with zoning and site-plan requirements. Each item opened for public comment drew no speakers. Where applicable (Item 11), staff noted follow-up is required at City Council because of acreage thresholds. No items were continued, tabled or denied.

Speakers and attributions in this report reflect names and roles as recorded in the meeting transcript. Direct quotes were not used because the meeting record consisted primarily of staff recommendations, procedural motions and brief confirmations from commissioners.