Sherman County, Texas

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City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider final plats, site plans, and public hearings for zone changes and variances. The agenda includes items for industrial, commercial, and residential areas.

• Final plat for 2812 Fallon Drive (13.495 acres)
• Site plan for Chase Bank at 301 block West FM 1417
• Zone change to R-2F (Duplex) at 223 West Pelton Street
• Variance to allow 105' monopole at 3901 block West Houston Street
• Specific use permit for a halfway house at 812 North Walnut Street

City Council

The city council will hold public hearings on five ordinances (6950–6954) involving rezonings and an alley closure, then consider their adoption. Also up for vote are resolutions for a professional services agreement with Garver LLC for water plant repairs and a 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant to the Salvation Army. Other business includes a quarterly report from the Sherman Economic Development Corporation and a presentation on solid waste rates.

• Rezone 300 North Bryant Avenue from R-6 to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) for Cornerstone 633 LLC
• Rezone 18.3788 acres at 5301 block West Houston Street from R-A to Planned Development with base C-2 (General Commercial) for Poufar Ventures
• Grant Specific Use Permit for indoor commercial amusement center at 112 West Lamar Street
• Authorize professional services agreement with Garver LLC for WTP backwash tank rehabilitation
• Receive quarterly report from Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 6946 to modify cemetery service fees and impose a maximum fine of $500. Ordinances 6947, 6948 and 6949 propose rezoning and annexation of roughly 173 and 184 acres in the Blue Flame Rd/FM 691 and Tate Circle areas, including placement into Planned Development districts and penalties up to $2,000. The Council will also adopt Resolution 7653 authorizing a development agreement for a 183‑acre Sherman Lakes single‑family planned development south of Tate Circle and US 75. Additional resolutions authorize a similar agreement for Joiner Ranch and other city contracts.

• Ordinance 6946 – amend cemetery fee schedule; add $500 maximum fine
• Ordinance 6947 – rezone 173.083 acres in Blue Flame Rd and FM 691 area from C‑1, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6 to C‑1, MF‑30, R‑TH, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6; penalty up to $2,000
• Ordinance 6948 – annex approximately 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle into city limits
• Ordinance 6949 – rezone 183.681 acres in Tate Circle block from R‑A to Planned Development (R‑TH, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6); penalty up to $2,000
• Resolution 7653 – authorize development agreement for 183‑acre Sherman Lakes planned development south of Tate Circle/Shepherd Dr. and east of US 75

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will vote on a consent agenda of routine items. They will hold public hearings on several rezoning and site‑plan proposals, including a Planned Development zone change for the FLEXD Sherman project. Additional items include final plats for additions on East Lamar Street and West Washington Street, and a specific‑use permit for a commercial amusement center on West Lamar Street.

• 5301 Block West Houston Street – zone change from R‑A to Planned Development and site‑plan approval for FLEXD Sherman (18.3788 acres)
• 400 East Lamar Street – final plat of W/B 1 addition (1.101 acres, currently zoned M‑2)
• 2000 Block West Washington Street – final plat of W. Washington Medical addition (10.302 acres, currently zoned C‑1)
• 112 West Lamar Street – specific‑use permit for indoor commercial amusement centers in C‑1 district
• 300 North Bryant Avenue – zone change from R‑6 to C‑N (Neighborhood Commercial)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances, including rezoning 14.384 acres on West Highway 82 from single-family residential to retail business and granting specific use permits for auto sales, contractor offices, auto repair, and a tattoo studio. The council will also vote on resolutions to construct futsal courts at Hawn Park and a playground at Old Settlers Park. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed FY2026 tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 would raise taxes on the median home to $1,174, compared to $1,556 under the no-new-revenue rate.

• Rezoning 14.384 acres at 300-1200 blocks W Highway 82 from R-6 residential to C-1 retail
• Specific Use Permit for auto sales at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Specific Use Permit for contractor offices with outdoor storage at 1916 Gallagher Drive
• Construction agreement with Whirlix Design for Hawn Park futsal courts, shading and parking lot
• Purchase and installation of Old Settlers Park playground and safety surfacing from We Build Fun, Inc.

General

The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and reports from advisory boards. A taxpayer impact statement required by HB 1522 shows the proposed tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 valuation on a median homestead valued at $231,004, resulting in a tax of $1,174, compared to a no-new-revenue rate of $0.619404 per $100 on a median homestead valued at $251,138 producing a tax of $1,556. The council may also go into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• 2026-2027 Budget Review
• Review of City of Sherman advisory board reports
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: proposed tax rate $0.508000/$100, median homestead taxable value $231,004, tax $1,174
• Executive session for legal advice, real property negotiations, gifts, personnel, security, and economic development incentives

General

The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and consider a proposed tax rate of $0.619404 per $100 of value. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a projected increase in the median homestead tax bill from $1,174 to $1,556.

• 2026-2027 Budget Review
• FY 2026 Tax Payer Impact Statement
• Consent Agenda
• Executive Session
• Citizen Comments

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider adopting an ordinance modifying fire prevention regulations and fees, and finalize the 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the fire ordinance and a presentation on the One Clean Sherman program.

• Adoption of Ordinance 6939 modifying fire prevention regulations and fees
• Final Statement / Action Plan for Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant
• Resolution 7649 authorizing the 2026 CDBG application and certifications
• Resolution 7650 authorizing the Sherman Police Department's 2027 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant application
• Public hearing on a variance for mixed beverage sales near a church (4800 Texoma Parkway)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development from R-A to PD, a variance for a 65-foot sign, and several specific use permits. The consent agenda includes final plats for multiple properties. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Public hearing and zone change for 183.681 acres from R-A to PD for Sherman Lakes Development (1501 Block Tate Circle, ETJ)
• Variance to allow a 65-foot pylon sign at 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (tabled from March 24)
• Specific use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat, or trailer sales at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Specific use permit for contractor offices with outdoor storage at 1916 Gallagher Drive
• Zone change from R-6 to C-1 for 14.384 acres at 300-1200 Blocks West Highway 82

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change from R‑6 residential to C‑1 retail for the 300‑1200 blocks of West Highway 82. Several specific use permits and variances were also decided, with most approvals passing unanimously. Two variance and zone change requests were denied, and one variance was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6‑13 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (6‑0)
• Denied zone change for 1501 Block Tate Circle (6‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (6‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit at 1916 Gallagher Drive (6‑0)
• Denied variance and zone change at 223 West Pelton Street (5‑0 and 6‑0 respectively)
• Approved zone change to C‑1 retail district for 300‑1200 Blocks West Highway 82 (6‑0)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning ordinances: rezoning two tracts from multifamily and heavy manufacturing to single-family residential, and granting a specific use permit for auto sales. The Council also will consider an appeal for a variance to allow mixed beverage sales within 300 feet of a church. Consent agenda items include resolutions on water services with Rayburn Electric Cooperative, a low-income housing tax credit policy, and a cost-share agreement for Lake Texoma pump station improvements. The meeting includes executive sessions on pending litigation and property negotiations.

• Public hearing on appeal for mixed beverage sales variance within 300 feet of a church at 4800 Texoma Parkway Suite 300
• Ordinance 6936: Rezone 506 North Grand Avenue from MF-30 to R-6 (Single-Family Residential)
• Ordinance 6937: Rezone 1901 block South Inwood Street from M-2 to R-6 (Single-Family Residential)
• Ordinance 6938: Specific use permit for auto sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway on 1.001 acres
• Resolution 7647: Adoption of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 6938, granting a specific‑use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat or trailer sales on the 1.001‑acre site at 4111 Texoma Parkway. It also approved Ordinances 6937 and 6936 to rezone parcels to single‑family residential, adopted Resolutions 7646, 7647 and 7648 covering water services, a low‑income housing tax credit policy, and a cost‑share agreement for Lake Texoma projects, reappointed a member to the Historical Preservation Board, and tabled a variance request for mixed‑beverage sales near a church.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6938 (auto‑sales permit) – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Holland, Stevenson, Dobbs, Barnett; NAY: none
• Approved Ordinance No. 6937 (rezoning heavy‑manufacturing to R‑6) – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Holland, Stevenson, Dobbs, Barnett; NAY: none
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6936 (rezoning MF‑30 to R‑6) – no vote tally recorded
• Approved Resolution No. 7646 (water services agreement) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Approved Resolution No. 7647 (low‑income housing tax credit policy) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Approved Resolution No. 7648 (Lake Texoma cost‑share agreement) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Reappointed Mr. Bertolf to the Historical Preservation Board – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Tabled variance request for mixed‑beverage sales near a church – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Dobbs, Barnett; Abstain: Stevenson; NAY: none

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to rezone 165 acres at 2701 block West Travis Street and approve an annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle. Other items include temporarily reducing speed limits on US 75 and US 82 during construction with a $2,000 maximum fine, awarding a construction contract for a fleet services facility, and authorizing a grant application for catalytic converter theft prevention.

• Rezoning 165 acres at 2701 block West Travis Street from C-1 and R-6 to Planned Development with base C-2 (Ordinance 6935)
• Annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle
• Temporary speed limit reduction on US 75 and US 82 during construction, maximum fine $2,000 (Ordinance 6932)
• Awarding bid to Lloyd Plyler Construction, LLP for Fleet Services Facility construction (Resolution 7637)
• Authorizing grant application for Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant for Sherman Police Department (Resolution 7638)

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance Nos. 6931, 6932, 6933, 6934, and 6935. It also approved the annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres and appointed two members to the Sherman Housing Authority and reappointed two members to the Historical Preservation Board.

• Approved Ordinance 6931 appointing an alternate municipal court judge (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6932 temporarily reducing speed limits on U.S. Hwy 75 and 82 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6933 repealing Ordinance 6280 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6934 amending zoning code for non‑conforming structures and ADUs (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6935 rezoning 165‑acre tract at 2701 Block West Travis St to PD district (7‑0)
• Approved annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 (7‑0)
• Approved resolutions authorizing a construction contract and a police grant (7‑0)
• Appointed two members to the Sherman Housing Authority and reappointed two to the Historical Preservation Board (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of plats and site plans, followed by public hearings on variances and zone changes for multiple properties. Key items include a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development, several variance requests, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and non-conforming structures.

• Public hearing and zone change for 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development from R-A to Planned Development (PD) at 1501 Block Tate Circle
• Public hearing for variance to allow 15' rear setback and zone change from R-6 to R-12 at 1118 North Hopson Street
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to allow automobile sales in C-2 district at 4111 Texoma Parkway
• Public hearing for variance to allow a 65' tall pylon sign in lieu of 50' at 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 14 of city code regarding existing non-conforming structures and accessory dwelling units, with a maximum fine of $2,000

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the specific use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat, and trailer sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway. The commission also approved several site plans, zone changes, and variances, and denied a variance request for 1118 North Hopson Street.

• Approved specific use permit for automobile sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for Parks Maintenance Building addition at 1304 West Lamar Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for West Washington Medical addition at 2000 Block West Washington Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for City of Sherman's Water Quality addition at 217 and 219 West Pecan Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved zone change for 506 North Grand Avenue to R-6 (vote 6-0)
• Approved zone change for 1901 Block South Inwood Street to R-6 (vote 6-0)
• Approved variance items A and B at 400 East Lamar Street (vote 5-0)
• Denied variance request (Item A) at 1118 North Hopson Street (vote 4-1)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one modifying water and sewer rates and another closing an alley. The body will also authorize contracts for utility improvements and approve a budget impact statement.

• Ordinance 6928: Modifying water and sewer rates
• Ordinance 6930: Closing a portion of a platted alley
• Resolution 7637: Contract for Blalock Park Interceptor Improvements
• Resolution 7640: Grant application for water supply infrastructure
• Resolution 7643: Grant application for police department equipment

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting and adopted a consent agenda covering several utility contracts and grant authorizations. It also approved Ordinance 6928 changing water and sewer rates and Ordinance 6930 closing a platted alley. Finally, the council appointed members to the Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items G.3‑G.7, including utility contracts and grant authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6928 modifying water rates and sewer charges (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6930 closing and abandoning a platted alley (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7637 awarding contract to Lynn Vessels Construction for Blalock Park interceptor improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7638 authorizing professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for US‑75 utility relocations (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for the 36" West Sherman water main (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Jones and Cary Wacker to the Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission and reappointed/appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)

General

The City Council will receive a financial update and provide input for the 2026-2027 budget year. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing current and upcoming fiscal year tax estimates.

• Financial update and council input for 2026-2027 budget year
• FY 2026 Tax Payer Impact Statement showing median homestead tax of $1,174 vs $1,556 no-new revenue estimate

The City Council met on April 10, 2026 to review the FY 2025‑2026 financial updates and discuss the upcoming 2026‑2027 budget. After the presentations, Council Member Stevenson moved to adjourn, Council Member Barnett seconded, and the motion carried with six ayes and no nays. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0)

City Council

The council will open the meeting, approve March 16 minutes, and hear citizen comments. A public hearing will consider Ordinance No. 6870 to amend water and sewer charges. Several resolutions will authorize professional services agreements and contracts for biofouling mitigation, dam mapping, road rebuild, and mowing services. A taxpayer impact statement for FY 2026 will be presented.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 6870 to revise water and sewer rates
• Resolution No. 7633 authorizing a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC for the WTP Biofouling Mitigation Project
• Resolution No. 7634 authorizing a professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for the Dam Emergency Action Plan inundation mapping
• Resolution No. 7635 authorizing an agreement with Grayson County for Shepherd Rd. rebuild
• Resolution No. 7636 awarding bids and authorizing contracts for annual finish and rough mowing services

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 16 meeting. It also approved four resolutions authorizing professional services agreements and contracts for the water treatment plant, dam mapping, Shepherd Road rebuild, and city mowing services. Two members were appointed to the Library Board. The proposed ordinance to revise water and sewer rates was left on the table with no action taken.

• Approved March 16 minutes – vote unanimous (AYE all members)
• Approved Resolution 7633 – Garver, LLC water‑treatment biofouling mitigation contract – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7634 – LJA Engineering dam emergency action plan inundation mapping – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7635 – Agreement with Grayson County for Shepherd Rd. rebuild – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7636 – Contracts for annual finish and rough mowing services – vote unanimous
• Appointed Lisa Hebert to Library Board and Laurie Mealy to fill Cort Myrick’s term – vote unanimous
• Ordinance 6870 (water and sewer rate changes) remained on the table – no action taken
• Adopted proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Autism Awareness Month

General

The Historical Preservation Board will meet on March 31, 2026 to approve the minutes of its November 2, 2025 special called meeting and to consider a request from First Baptist Church Sherman and applicant Dominic Lampe for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The request seeks permission to demolish a structure at 501 South Crockett Street, located in the Heritage Row Historical District and currently zoned MF-30 (Multi-Family Residential). The board will decide whether to grant the demolition certificate.

• Approve minutes of the November 2, 2025 special called meeting
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness request for demolition at 501 South Crockett Street (Project No. 000331-2026)
• Property is in the Samuel Blagg Survey, Abstract No. 56 and zoned MF-30

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on March 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to consider routine site‑plan approvals and several public‑hearing items. Items include a zone change for a 165‑acre parcel on West Travis Street to a Planned Development district, a setback variance and zone change for 1118 North Hopson Street, and an 80‑foot pylon‑sign variance on South Sam Rayburn Freeway. The commission will also vote on a consent agenda covering two non‑controversial site‑plan requests.

• Consent agenda: Site plan for Silicon Sands Waterpark (300‑1000 blocks East FM 1417)
• Consent agenda: Site plan for Molinos USA (4811 Tortilla Way)
• Public hearing: Zone change from C‑1/R‑6 to Planned Development (base C‑2) for 165 acres at 2701 Block West Travis Street
• Public hearing: 8.7‑foot setback variance and zone change from R‑6 to R‑12 for 1118 North Hopson Street
• Public hearing: 80‑foot pylon‑sign variance for 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the zone change for the 2701 Block West Travis Street property to a Planned Development district. Several other items were tabled, including a variance and zone change at 1118 North Hopson Street, a specific‑use permit at 4111 Texoma Parkway, and a variance at 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway. The minutes of the February meetings and the consent agenda items 6 and 7 were also approved.

• Approved minutes of the February 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6 and 7 (6‑1)
• Approved zone change for 2701 Block West Travis Street to Planned Development (7‑0)
• Tabled variance for 1118 North Hopson Street (5‑0)
• Tabled zone change for 1118 North Hopson Street (7‑0)
• Tabled specific‑use permit for 4111 Texoma Parkway (7‑0)
• Tabled variance for 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (5‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinances 6927, 6928, and 6929. Ordinance 6927 proposes closing and abandoning a portion of a platted alley. Ordinance 6928 amends water and sewer utility billing rates. Ordinance 6929 rezones a 0.441‑acre lot at 2507 Shoreline Drive from R‑6 to R‑12 with a possible penalty of up to $2,000.

• Ordinance 6927: Close and abandon a portion of a platted alley in Sherman.
• Ordinance 6928: Revise rates for water and sewer services in the city code.
• Ordinance 6929: Rezone 0.441‑acre lot at 2507 Shoreline Drive from R‑6 to R‑12, penalty not to exceed $2,000.
• Resolution 7630: Award contract to HBA Design Build, LLC for the Progress Drive Extension and Tortilla Way.
• Resolution 7631: Authorize professional services agreement with Wade Trim, Inc. for maintenance on multiple streets.

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2 meeting and the consent agenda items. It approved Ordinance 6927 to close and abandon a platted alley, tabled Ordinance 6928 on water and sewer rate changes, and approved Ordinance 6929 to rezone a 0.441‑acre lot at 2507 Shoreline Drive to R‑12. The Council also approved Resolution 7630 awarding a contract to HBA Design Build for the Progress Drive Extension.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items H.2, H.3, I.1, J.1, K.2 & K.3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6927 to close and abandon a platted alley (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 6928 to revise water and sewer rates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6929 to rezone 0.441‑acre lot at 2507 Shoreline Drive to R‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7630 awarding contract to HBA Design Build for Progress Drive Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7631 authorizing services agreement with Wade Trim, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7632 authorizing purchase of a Toray ultrafiltration membrane (unanimous)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on the reauthorization of the Industrial and Commercial Tax Abatement Program. Council members will consider six ordinances (Nos. 6921‑6926) that rezone parcels at 609 East Pecan Street and 3806 North Loy Lake Road and grant specific‑use permits for a hotel at 1831 Texoma Parkway, a massage establishment at 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220, and other commercial uses. The council will also vote on three resolutions, including reauthorizing tax‑abatement guidelines (Resolution 7626), approving a fire and ambulance services agreement with Grayson County (Resolution 7627), and authorizing purchase of filters for the Splash Family Aquatics Center (Resolution 7629).

• Ordinance 6921 – Rezone 1.369‑acre parcel at 609 East Pecan Street from M‑2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to C‑2 (General Commercial); penalty up to $2,000.
• Ordinance 6922 – Rezone 0.51‑acre parcel at 3806 North Loy Lake Road from C‑1 (Retail) to C‑2 (General Commercial); penalty up to $2,000.
• Ordinance 6924 – Grant specific‑use permit for a hotel/motel on 2.820‑acre site at 1831 Texoma Parkway; penalty up to $2,000.
• Ordinance 6925 – Grant specific‑use permit for a massage establishment at 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220; penalty up to $2,000.
• Resolution 7627 – Approve execution of fire and ambulance services agreement with Grayson County for Oct 1 2025 through Sep 20 2026.

The council approved the minutes of the February 16 meeting and a consent agenda covering items G.3 and G.4. It adopted six zoning-related ordinances (Nos. 6921‑6926), including rezoning parcels on East Pecan Street, North Loy Lake Road, and a hotel permit, with all motions carrying except Ordinance 6924 which passed 5‑2. The body also approved four resolutions (Nos. 7626‑7629) concerning the industrial tax abatement program, a fire and ambulance services agreement, a property‑tax abatement for a new residence, and purchase of filters for the Splash Family Aquatics Center.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items G.3 & G.4 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6922 & 6923 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6926 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6924 (5‑2)
• Approved Ordinance 6925 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6921 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 7626‑7629 (unanimous)

General

The City of Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes a training workshop by Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Hullet on development regulations and parliamentary procedure, followed by an open public hearing and announcements. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision.

• Training workshop on development regulations and parliamentary procedure (conducted by Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Hullet)
• Open public hearing
• Announcements
• Adjournment

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment met on February 26, 2026 for a training workshop on development regulations and parliamentary procedure. Chairman Sims called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. and adjourned it at 1:45 p.m. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 17, 2026. They will approve minutes, adopt a consent agenda of routine site plans and plats, and conduct public hearings on several development proposals. Key hearings include a specific use permit for automobile sales at 3111 South Highway 75, a zone change and site plan for 609 East Pecan Street, and a massage establishment permit at 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220.

• 3111 South Highway 75 – public hearing on site plan and specific use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat, or trailer sales (C-2 district).
• 609 East Pecan Street – zone change from Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) to General Commercial (C-2) and site plan for Commissary Express.
• 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220 – public hearing on site plan and specific use permit for a massage establishment (C-1 district).
• 2515 Masters Street – site plan for North Texas Dental and variance for a 9.7’ side setback.
• 514 South Dewey Avenue – site plan for retail development and variances for rear setback and street perimeter buffer.

The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items 6‑11. It un‑tabled a previously tabled site‑plan request for 3111 South Highway 75 and approved a hotel/motel specific‑use permit with conditions, plus the final plat, for 1831 Texoma Parkway. Additional approvals included variances and zoning changes for 3806 North Loy Lake Road, a zone change and site plan for 609 East Pecan Street, and a fence variance at 4200 Texoma Parkway.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6‑11 (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Untabled Public Hearing, Site Plan, Specific Use Permit for 3111 South Highway 75 (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Approved Specific Use Permit (hotel/motel) for 1831 Texoma Parkway with 9‑month expiry and 21‑day guest limit (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Approved Final Plat for 1831 Texoma Parkway (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Approved Variances Items A & B at 3806 North Loy Lake Road (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Blagg, Whitaker, Ramirez)
• Approved Zone Change and Specific Use Permit (Items C & D) at 3806 North Loy Lake Road with landscaping conditions (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Approved Zone Change and Site Plan for 609 East Pecan Street (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez, Dupuis, Johnson)
• Approved 8‑ft fence variance at 4200 Texoma Parkway (unanimous AYE: Sims, Downtain, Whitaker, Blagg, Ramirez)

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning changes and the establishment of a residential tax abatement program. The body will also vote on contracts for wetland mitigation and park restrooms, and review a police grant application.

• Public hearing to rezone 1.51 acres at 1207 East Ida Road from R-6 to C-2
• Public hearing to rezone 18.557 acres at 4305 North Travis Street to PD with C-1 base zoning
• Public hearing to rezone 4.208 acres at 900 East Wells Street from C-1 to R-4
• Proposed Ordinance No. 6920 to establish a Residential Tax Abatement Program
• Contract award to KDA Industries, Inc. for Choctaw Creek WS Site 8A Wetland Mitigation Pond Improvements

The council unanimously approved four zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinances 6917‑6919) that rezone specific parcels to commercial, planned‑development, and patio‑home residential districts. It also approved Resolution 7624, establishing the city’s participation in a FY2027 criminal‑justice grant to fund a crash‑data retrieval cable system for the police department. Additional actions included approving a wetland‑mitigation contract (Resolution 7622), a restroom facility purchase for Pecan Grove East Park (Resolution 7623), and a residential tax‑abatement program (Resolution 7624). The council reappointed members to the Library Board and Main Street Advisory Board.

• Approved Ordinance 6917 (rezone 1.51‑acre tract to C‑2) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6918 (rezone 18.557‑acre tract to PD with C‑1 base) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6919 (rezone 4.208‑acre tract to R‑4) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 7624 – grant for police crash‑data retrieval cable system – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 7622 – contract for Choctaw Creek WS Site 8A wetland mitigation pond – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 7623 – purchase and installation of restroom at Pecan Grove East Park – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved tax‑abatement program (Resolution 7624 correction) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Reappointed Library Board and Main Street Advisory Board members – unanimous (6‑0)

City Council

The council will vote on Resolution No. 7618 to authorize a contract with Anderson Fence & Custom Welding LLC for the Animal Services Security Fence and Access Control Project. Additional resolutions include an encroachment agreement, participation in Texpool Prime, and investment in the LOGIC Trust. The meeting also includes discussion of the FY 2026‑2027 budget calendar and several emergency repair and equipment purchases.

• Resolution No. 7618 – authorize contract with Anderson Fence & Custom Welding LLC for Animal Services security fence and access control project
• Resolution No. 7619 – encroachment agreement for a one‑story structure within a 20’ utility easement (Lot 2, replat of Lot 6 & 7)
• Resolution No. 7620 – authorize city participation in Texpool Prime and designate representatives
• Resolution No. 7621 – authorize participation in LOGIC Trust to invest city funds
• Other Business – discuss and consider approval of the FY 2026‑2027 budget calendar

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider four zoning ordinances and three resolutions authorizing construction agreements. The meeting includes public hearings on specific use permits and a resolution for a water line project.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 6913: Hotel or motel in C-1 district at 1831 Texoma Parkway
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 6914: Contractors and equipment sales in C-2 district at 3405 South Highway 75
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 6915: Meeting hall in C-2 district at 5011 Texoma Parkway
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 6916: Rezoning 31 acres to Planned Development at 5200 Block West Houston Street
• Resolution No. 7615: Agreement with Huitt-Zollars for Dripping Springs Water Line Project design

The council approved Ordinance 6914 permitting contractor and construction office uses in a C‑2 district and Ordinance 6916 rezoning a 31‑acre tract to a Planned Development C‑2 district. It also adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for the fire‑station remodel, a water‑line design, a wastewater sludge thickener rental, and an encroachment agreement, and approved payment for Motorola body‑camera services. Jo Ashford was appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6914 for contractor and construction office uses in C‑2 district (ayes all)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6916 rezoning 31.008‑acre tract to Planned Development C‑2 (ayes all)
• Approved Resolution No. 7614 for GMP amendment with Plyler Construction for Fire Station 3 remodel (ayes all)
• Approved Resolution No. 7615 for professional services agreement with Huitt‑Zollars for Dripping Springs Water Line (ayes, Barnett abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 7616 awarding bid to Andritz Separation for sludge thickener rental (ayes all)
• Approved Resolution No. 7617 encroachment agreement for two buildings on East Street (ayes all)
• Approved Payment Authorization for year two of Motorola Solutions body‑camera agreement (ayes all)
• Appointed Jo Ashford to the Main Street Advisory Board (ayes all)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will adopt a consent agenda covering routine approvals and then hold public hearings on multiple site plan approvals, variances, and zone changes. Items include a 22.454‑acre industrial development at 4811 Tortilla Way, several residential plat approvals, and variances for commercial properties along Highway 75 and other streets.

• Final plat approval for Jamestown Sherman Townhomes at 6400‑6599 Block Constitution Drive
• Site plan for Days Inn Retail, Restaurant and Hotel addition at 3605 South Highway 75
• Variances for setback changes at 3405 South Highway 75
• Zone change from Residential Agricultural to Planned Development for 5200 Block West Houston Street and 201 Block South Friendship Road
• Final plat for Molinos USA Addition (22.454 acres) at 4811 Tortilla Way

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing land near FM 697 and SH 11 and rezoning a tract for the Post Oak Village development. The body will also consider several land acquisitions and infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance 6903: Annexation of approximately 234.484 acres near FM 697 and SH 11
• Ordinance 6904: Rezoning 212.1 acres to Planned Development for Post Oak Village
• Resolution 7609: Contract with Landmark Structures I, LP for Shepherd 2.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
• Resolution 7610: Acquisition of 10.67 acres for a detention pond in Sherman Crossroads Development
• Approval of the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Roll Value and Tax Levy