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Commission approves Big Pantry fueling station CUP; staff to review liquor-store proximity rules
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use permit to expand a fueling station at 1111 Fort Worth Highway but discussed how liquor-store proximity is governed by state licensing and whether local zoning restrictions are needed.
The commission approved a conditional use permit to expand the fueling-station operations of Big Pantry LLC at 1111 Fort Worth Highway (CUP 20240004) and discussed local policy options for liquor-store proximity rules.
Planner Jamie Moon said the request covers an expansion of the existing fueling station; the proposed liquor store is a permitted use and not part of the CUP, but expansion of fueling operations requires a CUP. Moon outlined staff conditions that include relocating and converting a pole sign to a monument sign to keep it out of a visibility triangle, removing another pole sign, new parking lot striping, and hours of operation: fueling station 5 a.m.–11 p.m.; liquor store Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (closed Sundays). Staff also recommended construction start within eight months and certificate-of-occupancy completion within 20 months.
Pravin Casey, the engineer of record, said he represented the client and was available to answer technical questions. Commissioners asked about the role of the city in regulating liquor-store locations and density. Director Caleb Kintner explained that state licensing rules regulate distances from schools and churches, and that Weatherford currently has no zoning proximity restrictions for liquor stores; he said the city will note the matter for a future agenda item to consider whether local restrictions are appropriate.
A motion to approve the CUP with the conditions on signage, striping, hours and timeline was made, seconded by Mr. Peterson and passed unanimously.
