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Mesquite planning commission postpones rezoning for contractor shop at 301 North Tallies Blvd.
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission postponed consideration of a rezoning request for 301 North Tallies Boulevard so the applicant and staff can explore alternatives. Staff had recommended denial because the request would change the property’s future‑land‑use designation from neighborhood retail to commercial.
The Mesquite Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 10 voted unanimously to postpone a rezoning request that would allow a contractor shop and outdoor storage at 301 North Tallies Boulevard.
Garrett Lankford of the Planning Department told commissioners the applicant seeks to rezone a parcel from R3 (single‑family residential) to a planned‑development commercial district and to amend the future‑land‑use map from neighborhood retail to commercial to permit an office and outdoor storage yard. “The staff believe that the request is not warranted for rezoning, given that the future land‑use designation calls for neighborhood retail,” Lankford said, noting the property is under 2 acres and the prior legal nonconforming outdoor storage use had ceased for more than six months.
Applicant Bradley Camrio, owner of JTS Construction, said he bought the property to park pickups and utility trailers, receive materials and hold occasional safety meetings. “I need somewhere to park … I can’t park in front of my house anymore,” Camrio said, and said most trucks are offsite during weekdays.
Nearby residents urged caution. Barrett Pullum, whose home at 3611 Red Wolf Drive backs the property, said the proposed perimeter wall would be helpful but asked for assurances against disruptive construction noise. “I just like to make sure that there’s not going to be any construction, any battering noise … that might disrupt the neighborhood,” Pullum said. Tracy Jones of 3603 Red Wolf raised similar concerns about past loud activity under previous ownership.
Commission discussion focused on whether the commission could recommend a less‑intensive zoning (for example, general retail with a later conditional use to allow outdoor storage) or require tighter PD standards. Staff explained general retail does not permit outdoor storage; a PD could be written to limit outdoor storage to three‑quarter‑ton pickups and utility trailers no longer than 20 feet and to prohibit heavy vehicles such as 18‑wheelers.
Commissioner Mainland moved to postpone the item and have the applicant work with staff on a revised application or alternative approach; the motion carried 7–0. The applicant and staff were directed to return with revised options for commission consideration.
