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Planning commission approves Henry East 248,000‑square‑foot site plan
Summary
The North Lake Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan for Henry East, a proposed 248,000-square-foot industrial building on a 24.46‑acre lot (case 26‑SP00003), with a condition that omitted elements meet Unified Development Code requirements.
The North Lake Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a site plan for Henry East, a proposed 248,000‑square‑foot industrial building sited on a 24.46‑acre lot in the Northwest Regional Airport area (case 26‑SP00003). The commission approved the motion unanimously.
Planning staff presented the proposal as a single building on a site that will be accessed by an extension of White Road and that lies within the town’s industrial/mixed‑use plan development zoning. Staff said the package includes a site plan, landscaping plan and example building photos provided in lieu of full elevations and recommended one condition: “Any elements not included in the site plan package such as, but not limited to, the full building elevations, signage, and lighting shall meet all applicable requirements of the UDC at time of permitting.”
During the required public hearing, a commissioner asked whether the town could support the additional water and electric demand and what impacts residents might see. Planning staff replied the comprehensive plan and town master plans for water, sewer and roadways anticipate industrial development in this area and suggested the developer could speak to specific utility needs.
Coley Kellogg, representing Trammell Crow Company, told the commission the firm builds speculative industrial buildings and often attracts large e‑commerce and distribution tenants. “We build these buildings speculatively, so we do not have tenants in tow when we break ground on them,” Kellogg said. “They typically bring jobs. They bring a tax base for the town of Northlake.” He also said Trammell Crow will extend utilities as part of its development agreement, including water lines in Cleveland Gibbs Road and White Road construction.
Commissioners asked about alternative energy and traffic. Kellogg said in his experience solar has been limited in Texas projects and that the developer has “well served” letters from utility providers; staff said the town’s thoroughfare plan accounts for truck throughput and that White Road will be built to connect to the 35W frontage road. A commissioner also asked whether emergency services could handle industrial uses; staff said the emergency services district will be involved and noted a new fire station under construction to serve the area.
A commissioner moved to approve the Henry East site plan with the staff‑recommended condition; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously (motion carries 5–0). The commission’s recommendation will go to the town council for final action.
