Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation approves sale agreement negotiations with Stonewood Investments
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Summary
On Feb. 3 the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation authorized negotiation and execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement with Stonewood Investments for multiple properties, including two parcels east of Valley View Plumbing. Staff said the buyer would have six months after agreement execution to remove the existing plumbing store; proposed drive‑throughs would require separate special‑use permits and potential council zoning action.
The City of Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation voted on Feb. 3 to authorize negotiation and execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement with Stonewood Investments for multiple city-owned parcels, including two lots immediately east of Valley View Plumbing.
The presiding official (Speaker 1) introduced agenda item C‑2 and a staff member (Speaker 2) reviewed the paperwork and location. Speaker 2 told the board, "They have after execution of this agreement, they have 6 months to take down the plumbing store," describing the buyer's timeline to clear the site after the agreement is executed.
Board members asked procedural questions about future uses of the parcels. The presiding official (Speaker 1) noted that any prospective business would need to follow the city's standard application and approval process and said, "And both drive throughs will have to go through the SUP process that are proposed. So it doesn't mean they'll be allowed." That comment was intended to clarify that drive‑through operations would require a separate special‑use permit (SUP) review and would not be automatically permitted under the sale.
Speakers clarified that a broader zoning change for the area would be up to the City Council; any change to zoning would be considered separately and could make the SUP discussion moot if adopted in advance of a development proposal. The board did not adopt any rezoning at the meeting.
After discussion the board considered a motion to approve authorization to negotiate and execute the purchase-and-sale agreement with Stonewood Investments. Speaker 3 moved the motion; it was seconded and passed by a voice/show-of-hands vote described in the record as unanimous. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally.
The board also approved the Local Government Corporation minutes from Sept. 23, 2025, earlier in the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
