Planning and Zoning approves zone changes, plats and county initial zoning (most items unanimous)

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission approved a series of zone changes, plats and an initial county zoning request during its meeting; all motions recorded in the meeting passed by unanimous 7-0 votes.

Major approvals on the agenda included: a zone change at 102 North Madison Street from MF-22 (multiple-family) to SF-3 (single-family) to allow a single-family dwelling; a zone cleanup and conversion to RR (regional retail) at a property on Thompson Drive to accommodate a car-wash remodel; several single-family rezones, including 2200 Taut Drive and 600 South Stonewall; an initial zoning of 15.6 acres along Farm to Market Road 715 requested by Midland County; and multiple plats (final and preliminary) needed for residential and industrial development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

Staff presenters recommended approval on the items, and no substantive public opposition was recorded for most requests. Several plats in the ETJ were approved to enable septic permits and addressing. The county’s initial zoning item included discussion about annexation and water-line improvements; staff said the county is funding the water line and has requested annexation because the city cannot provide water without annexation.

Votes at a glance (agenda item → short description → outcome): • Item 4 — 102 North Madison St: zone change MF-22 to SF-3 (single-family). Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 5 — 5400 Thomason Dr: remove PD and convert portion to RR for redevelopment (car wash remodel). Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 6 — HotShots SUD (615 West Wall St): specific-use designation for on-premises alcohol sales; approved 7-0 with modification to staff recommendation D (two certified peace officers required Friday and Saturday nights, 9:00 p.m.–1:45 a.m.). Outcome: approved 7-0 (see separate article for full coverage). • Item 7 — 2200 Taut Drive: zone change AE to SF-1 (single-family). Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 8 — 600 South Stonewall: zone change C to SF-3 (single-family). Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 9 — Midland County initial zoning: initial zoning of 15.6 acres to RR (Regional Retail) in the ETJ; staff noted county-funded water-line work and annexation request. Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 10 — Westcliff Addition Section 5: final plat (residential replat to obtain building permits). Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 11 — Belmont Addition Section 27: preliminary plat to replat 0.24 acres into one lot for future residential use. Outcome: approved 7-0. • Item 12 — Richland Addition (ETJ): preliminary plat of 14 lots on 79.22 acres for industrial uses; approved 7-0 with staff conditions. • Item 13 — Crossroads Addition (ETJ): preliminary plat of 14.41 acres into two lots for industrial use; approved 7-0 with staff conditions. • Item 14 — Redneck Retreat Section 7 (ETJ): preliminary plat of 17.11 acres into five lots for commercial use; approved 7-0 with staff conditions.

Most items were presented by planning staff (Britt Murray, Landon Ochoa, Beatriz Casada/Petrice Casada) and moved by various commissioners. Procedural notes: where staff used the Administrative Show-and-File procedure for plats, no preliminary phase was required. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.