Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an auto repair use on Lot 1R3, Block 1, West Industrial Addition, zoned ML Light Manufacturing, located at 6709 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC26-025

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

John Carpenter, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit for an auto repair use on Lot 1R3, Block 1, West Industrial Addition, being approximately 1.2 acres, and zoned ML Light Manufacturing.<br> <br><strong>Analysis: </strong>The request is to allow an auto repair use on the property that specializes in vehicle computers, calibrations, and other electronic systems.<br> <br><strong>Existing Conditions/Background: </strong>The subject property, 6709 Colleyville Boulevard, is zoned ML Light Manufacturing and is developed with a commercial building. It is located on the east side of Colleyville Boulevard, 1,015± feet north of Tarrant Lane.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Plat Status: </strong>The subject property is platted.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>DRC Review: </strong>The DRC reviewed the request during their August 24, 2026, meeting and the case has been scheduled for the September 14, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Surrounding Development:</strong> The properties to the north are zoned CC-2 Shopping Center and are improved with commercial uses. The properties to the east and south are PUD-R Planned Unit Development - Residential and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the west are ML Light Manufacturing and are improved with commercial uses. <br> <br><strong>Comprehensive Plan: </strong>The City’s comprehensive plan, <em>Destination Colleyville</em>, identifies the subject property for commercial development.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Public Notification:</strong> Staff mailed notices to all property owners within 500 feet as well as any Homeowners' Associations within 1,000 feet of the subject property regarding this request. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where the subject property is located, was notified per State law. Notice was published in the <em>Fort Worth Star-Telegram </em>as required by State law and the Land Development Code.

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