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Council approves three land-use items, including a McDonald's drive-through and a secondary dwelling SUP, all 4-0
Summary
The council unanimously approved a specific-use permit for a secondary dwelling unit, a planned drive-through with signage for a McDonald's, and a rezoning/replat to allow two single-family lots; no public opposition was recorded at the hearings.
The Midlothian City Council voted unanimously on three public-hearing items affecting land use and development.
1) Specific-use permit for a secondary dwelling unit (Lots 4 and 5, The Oaks of Shiloh, 3609 Cherry Bark Lane). Planning staff said the proposed secondary unit meets the zoning ordinance requirement that the secondary dwelling be no more than 75% of the primary air-conditioned floor area or 1,800 square feet, whichever is greater. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-1, and the council approved the SUP 4-0 after closing the hearing and taking a motion to approve.
2) Specific-use permit for a drive-through restaurant with signage on all four elevations (Lot 3, Block 1, Massey Heritage addition, east side of South Walnut Grove Road north of FM 1387). Staff recommended approval and reported the proposed 3,694-square-foot McDonald's would meet parking, landscape and elevation standards; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0. Council approved the SUP for a drive-through with signage on all four sides 4-0.
3) Rezoning and replat for Lot 5, High Ridge Acres (2025 High Ridge Lane) from agricultural to single-family (SF-2) to allow a replat into two lots. Staff noted the lot is currently a legal nonconforming 2.95-acre parcel (minimum 4 acres in the current zoning) and recommended approval; Planning and Zoning recommended approval 7-0 and the council approved the rezoning/replat 4-0.
None of the three public hearings drew opposition from nearby property owners; staff reported mailed notices to property owners within 200 feet in each case and said no correspondence had been received. Council handled each item by closing the public hearing, taking questions from staff or the applicant as needed, and adopting the ordinances by unanimous vote.
