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Planning commission recommends Frost Bank drive‑through permit east of US‑77
Summary
The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on March 24 recommended approval of a specific‑use permit for a 5,473 sq ft Frost Bank drive‑through on ~1.512 acres east of 2181 N. US Highway 77, selecting elevation Option A; staff said the design meets parking, stacking and lighting requirements.
The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission voted March 24 to recommend approval of a specific‑use permit for a Frost Bank drive‑through proposed east of 2181 North U.S. Highway 77 (ZDC1812025).
Caleb, a city staff member, told commissioners the proposal covers approximately 1.512 acres and would place a roughly 5,473‑square‑foot bank on Lot 2, Block A of the BJ’s Wholesale subdivision. "Tonight, I'm presenting ZDC1812025 for a specific use permit for a drive thru establishment, Frost Bank," Caleb said, summarizing the application and staff recommendations.
Staff said the site plan shows four drive‑through lanes with stacking for about 20 vehicles, and 41 on‑site parking spaces (the code minimum is 28). The applicant provided two elevation options; staff noted both meet Waxahachie zoning requirements but recommended the commission select an option to forward to council. The application included a photometric lighting plan and staff said fixtures are directed downward and shielded to limit light trespass.
Priya Acharya, the applicant’s engineer with Weir and Associates, confirmed an ATM will be placed in the drive‑through and will be accessible 24/7, and said Frost Bank’s design meets Texas Financial Code requirements for ATM lighting and visibility. Architect Tony Harton of Grace Design said Option A (smoother stucco) is Frost Bank’s prototype and the bank’s preferred elevation; Option B adds patterned stucco to provide more articulation for form‑based requirements.
Staff reported zero letters of support and zero letters of opposition had been received. After brief commissioner questions about access via BJ’s private drive aisles and the elevation differences, a commissioner moved to recommend approval of ZDC1812025 with elevation Option A, authorizing the mayor or city manager to sign related documents. The motion was seconded and carried by voice/raised hands. No member of the public spoke during the public hearing.
The recommendation now goes to city council for final action under the city’s zoning process.
