PZ Minutes 5-7-2026
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes –May 7, 2026
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REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 7, 2026
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, 76092
Work Session – Executive Conference Room, Suite 268 of Town Hall
Or City Council Chambers of Town Hall
Regular Session – City Council Chambers of Town Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Forman, David Cunningham, Stacy Driscoll, Michael Springer,
Gina Cannova, Lora Gunter
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel Kubiak
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough; Deputy
Director of Planning and Zoning Jennifer Crosby, Planner Cyndi Cheng, Assistant to the Director
Ryan Firestone, Commission Secretary Avery Price and Administrative Assistant Melissa Burnett
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
2. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporate herein. Executive Session
may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during
the meeting that a need arises for the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from
the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney.
No executive Session was held.
3. Recap of the City Council’s action and discussion on Planning & Zoning recommended cases.
4. Adjournment.
REGULAR SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:33 P.M.
2. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporate herein. Executive
Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Session or at
any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Planning and Zoning Commission
to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting. Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney.
No executive Session was held.
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B. Reconvene: No action was taken during Executive Session.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS.
Director Killough had no comments.
4. CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
Vice Chairman Forman provided an overview of the meeting agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. CONSIDER: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 23, 2026.
A motion was made to approve Item 5 on the consent agenda.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Springer
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1 (Cannova)
Approved: 5-0-1
6. Consider: ZA26-0021, Specific Use Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces for
Shivers’ Farm on property described as Tracts 1A03 and 1A, James J. West Survey,
Abstract No. 1620 and located at 1800 and 1900 N. White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: “ECZ” Employment Center Zoning District. SPIN Neighborhood #3.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ryan Firestone provided a formal presentation of Item 6. Questions were asked.
The applicant, Chris Dells, 13455 Noel Rd., Dallas, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made to approve Item 6, subject to the Staff Report dated May 7, 2026, and
subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated May 1, 2026, and waiving
the 6th month sunset provision related to the issuance of a permit and noting the request to
bring landscape screening ideas to council.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Cannova
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
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7. Consider: ZA26-0026, Specific Use Permit for a portable building for Novus Academy
on property described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision and located at 2250 E.
Continental Boulevard. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
Cyndi Cheng provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
The Applicant, Amy Richards, 8613 Terrell Drive, North Richland Hills, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made to approve Item 7, subject to the Staff Report dated May 7, 2026, and
subject to the Specific Use Permit Review No. 2, dated May 1, 2026, granting a variance to
allow the permit to last the length of the lease (11 years) and any lease extension.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Springer
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
8. Consider: ZA26-0027, Zoning Change and Development Plan for 1360 N Carroll Avenue
on property described as Tract 4A, A.H. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 299 and located at 1360
N. Carroll Avenue. Current Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. Requested Zoning: “R-PUD”
Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN Neighborhood #3. PUBLIC HEARING
Ryan Firestone provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
The applicant, Curtis Young, 1130 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing.
William Quinn, 1330 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, Tx., spoke in opposition.
Chris Nietenhoefer, 1200 Bay Meadows Dr., Southlake, Tx., spoke in opposition.
Vice Chairman Forman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve Item 8, subject to the Staff Reported dated May 1, 2026, and
subject to the Zoning Change and Development Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated May 1,
2026, noting the request for three, 100-foot-wide lots, side setbacks to match the 100-foot-
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wide width, and a shared slip road driveway with two entrances and 18-20 feet wide with two
lanes.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Cannova
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
9. Consider: ZA26-0028, Specific Use Permit for a commercial school for Creature
Outlaws Athletics on property described as Lot 9, Block C, Commerce Business Park
Addition and located at 580 Commerce Street, Suite #160, 170. Current Zoning: “I-1” Light
Industrial District Zoning. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
Cyndi Cheng provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
The applicant, Dennis Box, 5900 Balcones Dr., Suite 100, Austin, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made to approve Item 9, subject to the Staff Report dated May 1, 2026, and
subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated May 1, 2026, as presented
for the length of the lease and any lease extensions.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Springer
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
10. Consider: ZA26-0029, Site Plan for DR Fishback Autos LLC on property described as Lot
6, Kirkwood East Addition and located at 1500 W. Kirkwood Boulevard. Current Zoning: “NR-
PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN Neighborhood #1. PUBLIC
HEARING
Cyndi Cheng provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
The applicant, Curtis Young, 1130 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
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A motion was made to approve Item 10, subject to the Staff Report dated May 1, 2026, and
subject to the Site Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated May 1, 2026, as presented.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Cannova
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
11. Consider: ZA26-0030, Zoning Change and Site Plan for 8850 Davis Boulevard on
property described as Lot 1, Block 1, By Faith Addition and located at 8850 Davis Boulevard.
Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. Requested Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site
Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #10. PUBLIC HEARING
Ryan Firestone provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
The applicant, Bruce Fields, 2803 Watts Ct., Southlake, Tx., was present.
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made to approve Item 11, subject to the Staff Report dated May 6, 2026, and
subject to the Zoning Change and Site Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated May 1, 2026, as
presented.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Springer
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
12. Consider: ZA26-0032, Specific Use Permit for an indoor golf driving range and
commercial school for Tee Box on property described as Lot 4R1, Legends at Southlake
and located at 2320 Dean Way, Suite #160. Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plain
District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
Cyndi Cheng provided a formal presentation. Questions were asked.
Applicants Kevin and Karen Paetzold, 1712 Bellchase Dr., Keller, Tx., were present
Vice Chairman Forman opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, he closed the public
hearing.
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A motion was made to approve Item 12, subject to the Staff Repot dated May 1, 2026, and
subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated May 1, 2026, as presented
for the length of the lease and any lease extensions.
Motion: Cunningham
Second: Springer
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Approved: 6-0-0
13. Meeting Adjournment: 7:46 P.M.
______________________________
Michael Forman
Vice Chairman
ATTEST: ______________________________
Avery Price
Commission Secretary