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Southlake City Council approves zoning change for White Chapel Methodist, updates animal ordinance, adopts 2026–2030 CIP
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Summary
The council unanimously approved a second-reading zoning change to allow an expansion at White Chapel Methodist Church, amended city animal-control code to align with neighboring jurisdictions and state law, and adopted the FY2026–2030 capital improvements program and a certificates-of-obligation notice of intent; staff discussed turf replacement timing and finish-out costs for the "barn."
The Southlake City Council unanimously approved several items on Feb. 17, 2026, including a zoning change for White Chapel Methodist Church, an amendment to animal-control provisions in the city code, and adoption of the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) along with a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for capital projects.
On second reading the council approved Ordinance No. 480-841 (Case ZA25-0075), a zoning change and concept site plan for White Chapel Methodist Church at 185 South White Chapel Boulevard to permit construction of a youth activity center, expansion of Education Building B and an addition to the worship center. The applicant, Brent Klein, was present to answer questions; no public speakers addressed the item and the motion passed 7–0.
Chief Casey summarized Ordinance No. 1069a, a second-reading amendment to Chapter 4 of the Southlake City Code to update the definition of "dangerous animal," clarify unlawful tampering with traps, and add provisions for animals placed in protective custody. The amendment establishes a 10-day hold for animals taken in emergencies (with fee waivers in cases such as medical emergencies, hospitalizations, fires or natural disasters) and notes boarding fees will apply after 24 hours for animals impounded due to an arrest. Chief Casey said the changes align Southlake’s code with the Texas Health and Safety Code and with interlocal agreements the city has with Keller and Colleyville. The council approved the ordinance on second reading, 7–0.
Council also adopted the FY2026–2030 CIP (Item 9a) and passed Resolution No. 26-004 (Item 9b) to publish notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for CIP projects. Staff and council discussed funding priorities, including turf replacement timing (staff cited a roughly 10-year replacement planning horizon) and the unfinished barn project, which staff described as having a placeholder finish-out cost "just over $1,000,000" in later CIP years. Staff said the finish-out schedule could be reconsidered if council prefers to move the project up in priority.
All formal motions recorded at the meeting carried unanimously, and there were no roll-call dissenting votes reported.
