Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 08/13/2025 MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
August 13, 2025
PRESENT:
Jack Browne •Alternate No.1
Brady Enlow • Member
Michael Grassi • Member
Blake Haney • Vice-Chair
Noros Martin • Member
Doug McCulloch •Member
Alan Sizemore •Member
Councilor Tom Taylor •Council Liaison
Steve Wood • Member
Jeremy Woodward •Chairman
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney •City Staff
Monica Aguon, City Attorney I •City Staff
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director •City Staff
Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager •City Staff
Robin Marshall, Senior Executive Assist. •City Staff
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator •City Staff
Cedric Hu, Planner I •City Staff
Kalie Shelley-Hughes, Intern •City Staff
ABSENT:
Matt Marrs • Member
Teresa Rose •SAFB Liaison
GUESTS:
Moriah Williams, WFED
Kerry Moroney Jr., Biggs&Mathews
Devin Smith, Corlett,Probst&Boyd
Blaine Boswell, Corlett,Probst&Boyd
Will Goodner, Habitat for Humanity
Bob Pert, CFO for URHS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Jeremy Woodward, at 2:00 p.m.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Woodward asked if there were any comments from the public for items
not on the agenda. With no response, Chairman Woodward closed public
comments.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Chairman Woodward called for a motion to adopt the July 9, 2025, minutes. Vice-
Chairman, Mr. Blake Haney, made a motion to approve the minutes as presented
and Mr. Brady Enlow seconded the motion. Chairman Woodward asked if anyone
from the public wished to make a comment. No comments from the public were
made. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of, 8-0 in favor.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
P 25-35 — Eclipse Addition, Lot 1, Block A — Final Plat
Chairman Woodward asked if there were any items to be moved to the regular
agenda. Mr. Fabian Medellin stated there was none to be moved but gave updates
to plats. Vice-Chairman Haney made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr.
Steve Wood seconded the motion. Chairman Woodward asked if there were any
comments from the public. No comments were made. The motion passed
unanimously, 8-0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
Chairman Woodward announced that rezoning case R 25-09 — 1913 & 1917
Speedway Avenue and 2010 Avondale Street had been withdrawn by the applicant
to be heard at a later meeting date.
1. Case C 25-12 — 1313 12th Street:
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 1313 12th Street to allow for a
single-family dwelling in the General Commercial Downtown (GC-D) zoning
district.
Applicant: Habitat for Humanity
Mr. Doug McCulloch made a motion to approve the case with Vice-Chairman
Haney seconding the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated the
Habitat for Humanity had submitted an application to develop a single-family
detached structure on the subject property at 1313 12th Street which was located in
a General Commercial Downtown (GC-D) zoning district. Mr. Hu advised current
City ordinances require an approved conditional use application to construct a
single-family detached structure in that zoning district.
Mr. Hu stated the subject property was located in downtown Wichita Falls, east of
the intersection of 12t and Broad Street. The property was currently vacant and
neighboring residential and commercial businesses to the west.
Site plans submitted by the applicant show the proposed two-bedroom, one-
bathroom structure would be 26 feet X 34 feet with a total of 884 square feet. The
applicant will meet all required setbacks with 89 feet 10 inches from front property
line, 13 feet for the west side setback, 11 feet for the east side setback, and rear
setback of 34 feet. The applicant is also proposing a small accessory structure in
the rear of the property that will have 5-foot setbacks on the east and south sides of
the properties.
The aerial map displayed shows the subject property surrounded by General
Commercial (GC) and General Commercial Downtown (GC-D). To the north the
property has restaurant and warehouse uses, to the south a contractor's yard and
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parking, to the east are residential uses, and to the west there is vacant land and a
vacant commercial structure.
Mr. Hu advised the Commission staff had notified 19 property owners within 200
feet of the subject property. Staff received a total of 6 responses, 5 in favor, 0 in
opposition, and 1 response of no opinion/undecided.
Staff recommends approval of a conditional use to allow for a single-family dwelling
(detached) in the General Commercial - Downtown (GC-D) zoning district with the
following conditions.
1. The single-family dwelling shall comply with all applicable building code
regulations, permitting, and inspections leading to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. Mr. Will Goodner, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, was
present and did not wish to present anything further to the Commission. Chairman
Woodward asked for any public comments. With no comments from the public,
Chairman Woodward asked if the Commission had any questions. Mr. McCulloch
stated he read a letter in his packed about noise concerns and asked if this would
hinder the project. Mr. Medellin stated since Habitat for Humanity is a Federally
funded program they have certain regulations to abide by and that Mr. Goodner had
done his due diligence and that should not be a concern moving forward. There
were no further comments from the Commission. Mr. Woodward called for a vote
and the motion passed unanimously 8-0 in favor.
2. Case C 25-13 — 909 8th Street:
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 909 8th Street to allow for a
tattoo studio in the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district.
Applicant: Amanda Noland
Vice-Chairman Haney made a motion to approve the case with Mr. Michael Grassi
seconding the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated the applicant,
Ms. Amanda Nolan was proposing to open a tattoo parlor in a suite at 909 8th
Street, known as Chelsea Plaza. City ordinances require an approved conditional
use application to open a tattoo parlor in the General Commercial Downtown (GC-
D) zoning district.
Mr. Hu advised the Commission that staff met with applicants in a predevelopment
meeting to discuss occupying the vacant structure for a tattoo studio. At that time
Ms. Nolan was advised of the developmental guidelines, including compliance with
building code life/ health/safety plans, Health Department state requirements for
body art establishments.
The suite the tattoo parlor would occupy is suite #103 and has a total of 325 square
feet. Chelsea Plaza is surrounded by the General Commercial Downtown (GC-D)
zoning district. The uses found surrounding the plaza to the north are offices, to the
south are more offices and a parking garage, to the east is a restaurant, bank and
offices, and to the west are parking lots.
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Mr. Hu advised the Commission staff had notified 17 property owners within 200
feet of the subject property. Staff received a total of 1 response in total and that one
being in favor of the proposal.
With all potential impacts taken into consideration, staff recommends the approval
of the proposed tattoo studio at 909 8th Street subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the special conditions as outlined in Section 3769
pertaining to the exclusion of operating from the hours of 2:15 am — 5:30
am and the limitations of sign types.
2. Any changes shall comply with all applicable building, health, zoning, and
fire codes leading to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant was present but did not wish to present anything further
to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for any public comments. With no
comments from the public, Chairman Woodward asked if the Commission had any
questions. There were no comments from the Commission. Mr. Woodward called
for a vote and the motion passed unanimously 8-0 in favor.
3. Case C 25-15 — 3818 Wellington Lane:
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 3818 Wellington Lane to
allow for a contractor's yard and warehouse in a General Commercial (GC)
zoning district.
Applicant: Ricardo Macedo
Mr. Alan Sizemore made a motion to approve the case. Vice-Chairman Haney
seconded the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated staff met with
Mr. Ricardo Macedo, the applicant and owner of R&T Industries, a utility
construction company to discuss the conditional use requirement and process and
development regulations for a contractor's yard and warehouse in a General
Commercial (GC) zoning district.
Mr. Hu stated the subject property was located in northwest Wichita Falls, west of
the intersection of Wellington and Kiel Lane. The subject property is a large parcel
of land, currently with a single residential structure on it with neighbors other rural
and residential properties. The property is surrounded by General Commercial (GC)
zoning district to the north, south, and west and Single Family Residential-1 (SF-1)
on the east.
Site plans submitted by the applicant show a fence will enclose the property with
entrance gate being along Wellington Lane. The proposed warehouse is to be 40
feet X 40 feet and the nearest setback being 87 foot from Kiel Lane.
The aerial map displayed shows the uses adjacent to the subject property to the
north are residential uses, industrial services, to the south are more residential uses
as well as undeveloped land, to the east is more undeveloped land, and to the west
is more residential and undeveloped land.
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Mr. Hu advised the Commission staff had notified 10 property owners within 200
feet of the subject property. Staff received a total of 2 responses in favor, 0 in
opposition, and 0 response of no opinion/undecided.
Staff recommends approval of a conditional use to allow for a contractor's yard and
warehouse with a screening fence between Residential Uses and the Contractors
Yard. Per Chapter 46 Environment Sec. 46-223, every outdoor storage yard
created after September 19, 2006, is required to have a fence or other approved
screen installed and maintained to obscure the view of the outdoor storage from
any adjacent land or right-of-way. This site is not designed for customers. Per
Chapter 46 Environment Sec. 46-20 certain sounds or acts deemed loud, disturbing
and unnecessary operations of this type of business are allowed between the hours
of 7am to 9pm.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant was present and did not wish to present anything
further to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for any public comments.
With no comments from the public, Chairman Woodward asked if the Commission
had any questions. There were no comments from the Commission. Mr. Woodward
called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously 8-0 in favor.
4. Case C 25-16 — 1626 Pearl Avenue:
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 1626 Pearl Avenue to allow
for a duplex in a Single Family — 2 (SF-2) zoning district.
Applicant: Kenny Reynolds, Homes for Freedom, Inc.
Mr. Doug McCulloch made a motion to approve the case with Vice-Chairman
Haney seconding the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated the
proposal for two tiny homes would be classified as a two-family dwelling/duplex
which would require a conditional use approval to develop. Mr. Hu stated the
Homes for Freedom Inc. owned the subject property as well as the adjacent
property to the north that is 1807 Clark Street. The intention of the property owner is
to have both properties platted together prior to building the tiny homes so staff will
treat this as a duplex.
Mr. Hu stated the subject property was located in central Wichita Falls, a couple of
blocks north of the Kell Boulevard and Clark Street intersection. Aerial views show
both lots to be vacant where the two tiny homes will be constructed inside the
residentially zoned neighborhood.
Site plans submitted by the applicant show the two proposed structures will each
have a drive way and porch with an accessibility ramp. Each tiny home will have
512 square foot of space with a 25-foot setback at the front, 8-foot for the rear and
25-foot for the exterior setbacks to the west. The subject property is surrounded by
residential uses in a Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning district with the exception of
Limited Commercial (LC) a couple of blocks to the south.
Mr. Hu advised the Commission staff had notified 23 property owners within 200
feet of the subject property with no responses received.
Staff recommends approval of this request to allow for a duplex at 1626 Pearl
Avenue with the conditions outlined below;
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1. The property be subject to platting requirements prior to construction permit
issuance.
2. The applicant must provide and maintain adequate parking for the
development.
3. The structures must comply with all applicable building code regulations,
permitting, and inspections leading to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. Mr. Kenny Reynolds was present and did not wish to present anything
further to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for any public comments.
With no comments from the public, Chairman Woodward asked if the Commission
had any questions. Mr. Grassi asked for clarification on if it was two lots to be
combined, and Mr. Hu advised yes, two lots into one. Mr. McCulloch asked for
clarification on the proposal being considered as a duplex. There were no further
comments from the Commission. Mr. Woodward called for a vote and the motion
passed unanimously 8-0 in favor.
5. Case C 25-18 — 1401 Amber Joy Drive:
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 1401 Amber Joy Drive to
allow for a manufactured home in the Single Family-1 (SF-1) Residential
zoning district.
Applicant: Braden Lewis
Mr. Enlow made a motion to approve the case. Mr. Sizemore seconded the motion.
Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated the applicant, Braden Lewis, is
seeking a conditional use approval for the placement of a new manufactured home
in a Single Family -1 (SF-1) zoning district. Section 3280 of the city code of
ordinances, requires an approved conditional use for a manufactured home in the
SF-1 zoning district.
Mr. Hu stated the subject property was located on the southeastern edge of Wichita
Falls, southwest of the intersection of Henry S Grace Freeway and Rathgeber
Road. The property was currently vacant and neighboring residential neighborhood.
Site plans submitted by the applicant show the proposed 3-bedroom, 3-bath room
manufactured home to be 28 feet X 66 feet, with a total of 1,848 square feet. The
manufactured home will meet all setback requirements with a 25-foot front setback
and 15-foot 8 inches side interior setback.
The aerial map displayed shows the subject property surrounded by Single Family-
1 (SF-1) residential zoning district and surrounding uses of other manufactured
homes and vacant land.
Mr. Hu advised the Commission staff had notified 10 property owners within 200
feet of the subject property. Staff received a total of 2 responses, both of no
opinion/undecided.
Staff recommends approval of a conditional use for a manufactured home at 1401
Amber Joy Drive with the following conditions.
1. The manufactured home meets the requirements of Section 5600 for in-fill
manufactured housing of the zoning ordinance for manufactured housing.
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2. The placement of the home must comply with all applicable building codes,
permitting, and inspections leading to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant was present and did not wish to present anything
further to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for any public comments.
With no comments from the public, Chairman Woodward asked if the Commission
had any questions. Mr. Grassi asked if all the surrounding homes were
manufactured homes. Mr. Medellin stated yes, they were all previously there when
that portion was annexed into the City limits. Any new manufactured homes would
require a conditional use approval There were no further comments from the
Commission. Mr. Woodward called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously
8-0 in favor.
6. Case R 25-06 —400 Fort Worth Street:
Public hearing to take action to recommend to rezone +/- 0.18 acres of land
located at 400 Fort Worth St. (Lot 14, Block 11, Kemp) from Light Industrial
(LI) to Single Family -2 (SF-2) zoning district to allow for the construction of
a single-family dwelling (detached).
Applicant: Habitat for Humanity
Chairman Woodward opened the public hearing at 2:29 p.m. and asked staff to
present the case. Mr. Medellin presented the case and stated staff meet with Mr.
Will Goodner, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, to discuss the rezoning
of the subject property with a designation fitting of the current and future
development.
Mr. Medellin stated the subject property was currently zoned as Light Industrial (LI)
which prohibits new residential uses. After meeting with Mr. Goodner staff outlined
requirements to potentially rezone the property. The subject property is located a
couple of blocks east of Scott Avenue and Kell Boulevard intersection.
Aerial maps displayed shows the subject property is vacant and research by staff
shows the property vacant since zoning was adopted in 1985. However, at one
point in time there was a single-family residence. To the north of the property are
residential uses in a Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning district, to the south is vacant
land and warehouses in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district, to the east is more
vacant land in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district, and to the west apartments in a
Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
Mr. Medellin stated after 40 years of being vacant staff feels a extending the
northern boundary of Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning district and rezoning this
property will allow the applicant's lot to better serve its purpose in terms of keeping
a residential character for the surrounding properties.
Mr. Medellin advised the Commission staff had notified 19 property owners within
200 feet of the subject property. Staff received no responses.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request of +/- 0.18 acres of
land at 400 Fort Worth Street (Lot 14, Block 11, Kemp) to Single Family-2 (SF-2)
Residential.
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Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant was present and did not wish to present anything
further to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for any public comments.
With no comments from the public, Chairman Woodward closed the public hearing
at 2:34 p.m. Chairman Woodward asked if there was a motion to approve the
rezone. Mr. Haney made a motion to approve the case as presented and Mr. Martin
seconded the motion. Mr. Woodward called for a vote and the motion passed
unanimously 8-0 in favor.
7. Case R 25-08 — 1101, 1103, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111, & 1113 Alma Street:
Public hearing to take action to recommend to rezone +/- 1.22 acres of land
located at 1101, 1103, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111, & 1113 Alma St. (Lots 8-14,
Block 4, Southland) from Limited Office (LO) to General Commercial (GC)
zoning district and amend the Land Use Plan from Low Density Residential
(LDR) to Commercial (Com) to allow for the construction of a medical
office.
Applicant: United Regional Healthcare System
Chairman Woodward opened the public hearing at 2:41 p.m. and asked staff to
present the case. Mr. Medellin presented the case and stated staff meet with the
staff of United Regional Healthcare System, regarding the proposed development
of 1101-1113 Alma Street into a two-story, 53,000 square-foot imaging center.
During the meeting, staff informed the applicant and property owner of the site's
current Limited Office (LO) zoning designation and the permitted uses allowed
under that classification. Staff determined that the proposed project would be
restricted by the development standards of the existing zoning and would not
qualify as a permitted use by right.
To address this, staff recommended rezoning the property to General Commercial
(GC) by extending the adjacent district located just west of the site. This change
would eliminate the existing split-zoning on the lot and provide development
standards more consistent with the applicant's proposal. Following this
recommendation, the applicant submitted a rezoning application for consideration at
the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Medellin stated the subject property is located in the central portion of the City
near Brook Avenue and is currently vacant land. The property is owned by United
Regional Healthcare System. Surrounding land uses include a residential
subdivision to the south; the Rathgeber Hospitality House, parking lots, and a
residence within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district to the east; medical
offices, vacant land, and a residential lot to the west; and to the north, a vacant lot
and the United Regional Healthcare System complex.
Mr. Medellin advised the Commission staff had notified 29 property owners within
200 feet of the subject property. Staff received no responses.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning of +/- 1.22 acres of land
located at 1101, 1103, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111 , & 1113 Alma St. from Limited
Office (LO) to General Commercial (GC) zoning district.
Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. Mr. Bob Pert, CFO of United Regional Healthcare System was
present and a brief presentation to the Commission. Chairman Woodward asked for
any public comments. With no comments from the public, Chairman Woodward
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closed the public hearing at 2:41 p.m. Chairman Woodward asked if there was a
motion to approve the rezone. Mr. Wood made a motion to approve the case as
presented and Mr. Martin seconded the motion. Mr. Woodward called for a vote and
the motion passed unanimously 8-0 in favor.
8. Case TA 25-01 —Zoning Amendments:
Public hearing to take action to recommend an ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning, creation of a special overlay
district for the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area and
development regulations with zoning boundary and land use plan
changes.
Creation of a special overlay district for the Heart of the Falls
Neighborhood Revitalization Area and development regulations with
zoning boundary and land use plan changes.
Chairman Woodward opened the public hearing at 2:42 p.m. and asked staff to
present the case. Mrs. Christal Cates presented the case and stated at the direction
of City Council and in alignment with the adopted Strategic Plan, staff has worked
with the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee since its
formation in May 2024 to explore initiatives that support growth and reinvestment in
the area. Early discussions focused on zoning and development standards, leading
staff to draft proposed amendments that ease requirements for non-residential uses
and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), adjust setbacks to match existing patterns,
allow alternative paving materials, and rezone key corridors for commercial use.
The proposals were reviewed in joint meetings with the Committee and Planning &
Zoning subcommittees, followed by public engagement through events at Bridwell
Park and citywide mailings. Feedback from residents was overwhelmingly positive,
with only one undecided response. On April 29, 2025, the Revitalization Committee
unanimously recommended the zoning amendments for adoption, moving the
initiative forward for Planning & Zoning and City Council consideration.
Mrs. Cates stated the zoning amendment proposed the creation of a special overlay
district for the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area. It specifies
development regulations with zoning boundary and land use plan changes. Mrs.
Cates advised the purposed overlay district will allow for an extra layer of
regulations that will encourage re-development and revitalization on top of the base
zoning. In short, the base zoning says what you can do and the overlay adds
special opportunities for a specific area.
Mrs. Cates gave a brief breakdown of the proposed amendments to the ordinance
as the following:
• Eliminate parking requirements for all non-residential uses
• Eliminate the 10,000sf. Minimum lot size requirements for Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU's)
• Require 1 parking stall for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)
• Allow for alternative paving material, e.g., gravel, for accessory dwelling
unit parking requirements
• Amend setback requirements to both residential and nonresidential uses
fitting with the current built environment to allow for the expansion of
developable area
• Extend the General Commercial (GC) zoning district that is currently
Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district on 9th and 10th Street, from Polk
Street to Kemp Boulevard
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• Extend Limited Commercial (LC) zoning to cover the gaps currently zoned
Single Family-2 (SF-2) Residential on the west side of Harrison Street
from Avenue C to Avenue F
• Extend Limited Commercial (LC) zoning to cover the gaps currently zoned
Single Family-2 (SF-2) Residential on both sides of Monroe Street from
Avenue E to Avenue H
• Rezone the Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to General
Commercial (GC) zoning district
• Extend the Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district along the east side of
Kemp Boulevard from 8th Street to Seymour Highway
Mrs. Cates stated staff mailed out 2,019 notices to property owners within the 200-
sf radius. There were also many meetings held from, a couple of events at Bridwell
Park, public Neighborhood Revitalization meetings every two weeks, publicized
public meeting at Planning and Zoning as well as an after-business hours meeting
at the Public Library.
Staff received 30 responses in total. All responses were in favor except for one that
was undecided/opposed. Mr. Small, a resident from the neighborhood had
comments of concern on flooding and deteriorated homes. Staff reached out to Mr.
Small via the designated email as well as a message left at the contact number
provided with no response. All other interaction from the public has been positive.
Staff supports the purposed zoning amendments as a key element in the
revitalization of the Heart of the Falls.
Chairman Woodward asked if there were any public comments. With no comments
from the public, Chairman Woodward closed the public hearing at 2:47 p.m.
Chairman Woodward asked if there was a motion to approve the rezone. Mr. Haney
made a motion to approve the case as presented and Mr. Wood seconded the
motion. Mr. Woodward called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously 8-0 in
favor.
IX. ADJOURN
Chairman Woodward adjourned the meeting at 2:49 pm.
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