Benbrook public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rezoning request and a conditional use permit for solar energy. The body will also review minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting.
- Rezoning request (Z-21-02 / CP-21-02) for approximately 255 acres east of Winscott Road to a Planned Development District
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP-21-06) for a roof-mounted solar energy system over 1,000 square feet at 416 Stratford Dr.
- Proposed amendments to the Benbrook Comprehensive Plan's thoroughfare plan and future land use map
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The committee will review statistics from previous meetings and discuss current issues in animal control. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new part-time Animal Control Officer and a discussion on topics for the city newsletter.
- Review of animal shelter statistics
- Introduction of new part-time Animal Control Officer
- Discussion of current animal control issues
- Planning of topics for the bi-monthly city newsletter
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for November 11, 2021, was canceled. This follows the withdrawal of a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment application.
- Withdrawal of rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment application for Avilla Benbrook (Item Z-21-01/CP-21-01)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a large solar energy system. A previously scheduled rezoning request for 21.81 acres has been postponed to November 11, 2021.
- CUP-21-05: Conditional Use Permit for a roof mounted solar energy system over 1,000 square feet at 1225 Cozby Street E
- Z-21-01 / CP-21-01: Rezoning request for 21.81 acres west of Mercedes Street and Vista Way (postponed)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a solar energy system permit and a zoning amendment for private gaming clubs. The body will also consider a final plat for a development phase in the Walnut Creek at Benbrook project.
- ZTA-21-02: Proposed ordinance to create a 'private gaming club' category limited to 'H' Industrial zoning districts
- FP-21-05: Final Plat request for approximately 37 acres at Walnut Creek at Benbrook Phase 1
- CUP-21-04: Conditional Use Permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system over 1,000 square feet at 10816 Hawkins Home Boulevard
Park Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a worksession to discuss an update to the Master Parks Plan. The meeting is open to the public at City Hall.
- Discussion of Master Parks Plan update
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for secondhand sales. The body is also reviewing two final plats for residential and campus developments. A post-meeting work session will cover zoning districts and site plan procedures.
- Public hearing for CUP-21-03: Secondhand Sales at 8907 Benbrook Boulevard Suite A
- Final Plat FP-21-02: 8.82 acres for single family development at Whitestone Point
- Final Plat FP-21-04: 6.526 acres for BASIS Benbrook Primary Campus Addition
- Discussion of Conditional Use Permits for solar panel areas over 1,000sqft
- Discussion on a Downtown zoning district
Park Board
The board will swear in new members and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. Staff will provide a department overview. A work session is scheduled to discuss updates to the Master Parks Plan.
- Selection of Board Chairperson
- Selection of Board Vice Chairperson
- Parks and Recreation Department Overview
- Discussion of Master Parks Plan Update
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the April 9, 2021 meeting. Members will also review animal advisory statistics covering April through July 2021 and receive an update on current issues in animal control.
- Review of April 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of animal advisory statistics from April to July 2021
- Update on current issues in animal control
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review site plans and final plats for a charter school and fast-food developments. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a large solar energy system.
- CUP-21-02: Solar energy system over 1,000 sq ft at 4321 Springbranch Drive
- FP-21-03: Final Plat for 1.4628 acres for fast-food/fast-casual development
- SP-21-03: Site plan for restaurant remodel and new development at 8522 & 8528 Benbrook Boulevard
- FP-21-04: Final Plat for 6.526 acres for BASIS Benbrook Primary Campus charter school
- SP-21-04: Site plan for charter school development northeast of Vista Way and Sproles Drive
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to consider minutes from December 17, 2020. Members will review animal control statistics from December 2020 through March 2021 and discuss current issues in animal control.
- Review of ACO monthly report (December 2020 through March 2021)
- Consideration of December 17, 2020 meeting minutes
- Update on current issues in animal control
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan for the Walnut Creek At Benbrook development. The commission will also review minutes from the March 11, 2021, meeting.
- Public hearing for SP-21-01: 374-unit apartment complex on approximately 30 acres on the west side of Vista Way, between I.H. 20/820 frontage road and Mercedes Street
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting to discuss a zoning text amendment and two specific property requests. The body will consider changes to freestanding sign regulations and a conditional use permit for outdoor storage.
- ZTA-21-01: Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 17.92 Sign Regulations for freestanding signs (Public Hearing)
- CUP-21-01: Conditional use permit request for outdoor storage deviation on 7.6 acres at 500 Winscott Road and 5701 Old Benbrook Road (Public Hearing)
- FP-21-01: Final Plat request for 3.627 acres of commercial development at the northeast corner of Benbrook Boulevard and Hawkins Home Boulevard
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Benbrook Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on modifying regulations for freestanding signs.
- ZTA-21-01: Proposed amendment to Chapter 17.92 - Sign Regulations regarding freestanding signs
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for a 61-acre development and a building exception for a pre-school. The commission will also discuss monument signs and select a chair and vice chair.
- Public hearing for preliminary plat of approximately 61 acres southwest of Vista Way and I.H. 20/820 frontage road (P-21-01)
- Public hearing for a meritorious exception for a 12,300 square foot Sonshine Pre-School at 10201 Jerry Dunn Parkway (ME-21-01)
- Discussion of monument signs
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair