Commission approves routine rezones, CUPs and final plat; staff to review short‑term rental ordinance

The Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a series of routine land‑use items on the agenda, all by unanimous votes.

Two neighboring properties on West Russell Street were rezoned from C1 (general commercial) to R1 (single‑family) and their general‑plan designations updated to Suburban Living. Planner Jamie Moon introduced both items; the owner of 109 West Russell, John Chillem, described restoring the house and said the property lacks off‑street parking necessary for commercial uses.

The commission also approved an amended conditional use permit for Russell Feed & Supply at 2610 South Main Street to add a hay barn and outdoor storage, with conditions requiring the continuation of previous ordinance conditions, a final plat within 90 days, construction start within eight months and certificate of occupancy within 20 months. Applicant Kenny Russell said the proposed hay barn will match the height of the existing barn and staff confirmed a 35‑foot height limit will not be exceeded.

A separate zoning and conditional‑use request for JRJ Construction headquarters at 1741 Ranger Highway (4.431 acres) to allow vehicle and trailer storage on site was approved with conditions about parking location, construction timelines and signage.

The final plat for QT 1948 (Kwik Trip) — two lots on a 9.043‑acre tract — was approved subject to the preliminary‑plat conditions that previously applied.

In staff reports, planning staff summarized the housing analysis included in the packet and said staff will begin a review of short‑term rental ordinances, which may come before the commission as a work session or joint meeting. Building permits for May and project updates were noted.

Each of these items passed on unanimous votes and will move forward for required council action where applicable.