Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-0427

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z1125-0427. Adam Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant, representing Chick-fil-A, is requesting a Planned Development (PD) rezoning for the former Payless Shoes site at 1638 North Town East Boulevard to allow redevelopment of a larger restaurant with four drive-through lanes, replacing its existing nearby location. While a restaurant is permitted by right, the PD is requested to accommodate modifications consistent with Chick-fil-A’s operational standards. Key requests include additional menu and pre-order boards (up to eight in total) and wall signage on all sides of the building, exceeding current Sign Ordinance limits. The applicant also proposes oversized drive-through canopies. Mr. Bailey stated that the project is being developed by Southwest Development Company in coordination with Macy’s; however, the PD would apply only to the Chick-fil-A site and not the larger property. The proposed landscaping, parking, screening, and cross-access provisions meet or exceed the standards established in the PD for the redevelopment of the Sears property. Mr. Bailey presented a second option for the pylon monument sign which would match the pylon monument sign for the Sears redevelopment. Applicant Getra Sanders, representing Chick-fil-A Corporate, stated that the redevelopment of Chick-fil-A will enhance the control of traffic and quality of service provided. The applicant agrees to the pylon monument sign suggestion that matches the Sears sign and other signs onsite. Tammy Jo Strong, 1713 Cool Springs Drive, expressed support for the proposed application. No others appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Casper moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1125-0427, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with certain stipulations, and to approve Ordinance No. 5240, (Option 2) as presented to the City Council at tonight's meeting, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL WITHIN THE TOWN EAST RETAIL AND RESTAURANT AREA (TERRA) OVERLAY DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL WITHIN THE TERRA OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL ZONING AND TO MODIFY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS LOCATED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 1.8-ACRE PORTION OF 1638 AND 1800 NORTH TOWN EAST BOULEVARD; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5240 recorded in Ordinance No. 137.)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.