Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · July 25, 2023
Minutes
1200 E. Broad St.
CITY OF MANSFIELD Mansfield, TX 76063
mansfieldtexas.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Axen called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
Staff present:
Executive Director of Planning and Development Services Jason Alexander
Assistant Director of Planning Arty Wheaton-Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant II Clarissa Carrasco
Commissioners:
Absent 1 - Patrick Moses
Present 6 - Blake Axen;Jennifer Thompson;Brandon Shaw;David Goodwin;Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
2. INVOCATION
Chair Axen gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. TEXAS PLEDGE
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The commission did not recess into executive session.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-5481 Minutes - Approval of the July 12, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 12,
2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. Vice Chair
Mainer seconded the motion which carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Blake Axen; Jennifer Thompson; Brandon Shaw; David Goodwin; Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Patrick Moses
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Abstain: 0
7. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
23-5468 Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Amendment of Chapter 155 of
the Mansfield Code of Ordinances to Amend the Provisions of Section
155.092(L)(2) Related to Aesthetics and Passive Space in MF-1, MF-2,
OP, C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, FR, SE and PD Districts (OA#23-007)
Mr. Alexander gave a brief presentation and was available for questions.
Chair Axen opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. and called for anyone to speak to
come forward.
Seeing no one come forward to speak, Chair Axen closed the public hearing at 6:17
p.m.
Vice Chair Mainer made a motion to approve the proposed amendment as
presented. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion which carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Blake Axen; Jennifer Thompson; Brandon Shaw; David Goodwin; Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Patrick Moses
Abstain: 0
23-5419 Public Hearing to Consider Amending Chapter 155 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, “Zoning” by Amending Special
Purpose District Regulations and Creating a New Section 155.074 “T,
Toll Road 360 Form-based Development District” (OA#23-002)
Mr. Alexander recommended that this case be tabled until the August 7, 2023,
meeting.
Chair Axen opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. and called for anyone wishing to
speak to come forward.
Seeing no one come forward to speak, Chair Axen closed the public hearing at 6:18
p.m.
Vice Chair Mainer made a motion to table the case until August 7, 2023.
Commissioner Goodwin seconded the motion which carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Blake Axen; Jennifer Thompson; Brandon Shaw; David Goodwin; Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
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Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Patrick Moses
Abstain: 0
23-5443 Public Hearing on a Change of Zoning from PR, Pre-Development
District to the T, Toll Road 360 Form-based Development District on
approx. 210 acres, being a 20.6-acre tract of land situated in the J.
Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, and a 189.4-acre tract of land
situated in the M. Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 385, J. Lawrence Survey,
Abstract No. 616, and the H. Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 432; City
of Mansfield, Ellis County, Texas, located east of State Highway 360,
south of Lone Star Road, and south of Britton Road.; Arcadia,
Developer (ZC#23-005)
Mr. Alexander recommended that this case be tabled until August 7, 2023.
Chair Axen opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. and called for anyone wishing to
speak to come forward.
Seeing no one come forward to speak, Chair Axen closed the public hearing at 6:23
p.m.
Vice Chair Mainer made a motion to table the case until August 7, 2023.
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion which carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Blake Axen; Jennifer Thompson; Brandon Shaw; David Goodwin; Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Patrick Moses
Abstain: 0
9. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Mr. Alexander advised the Commission of City Council actions from the July 24, 2023
meeting.
10. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
11. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Wheaton-Rodriguez mentioned training opportunities for the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
12. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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A motion was made by Commissioner Shaw to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Blake Axen; Jennifer Thompson; Brandon Shaw; David Goodwin; Michael
Mainer and Michael Bennett
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Patrick Moses
Abstain: 0
With no further business, Chair Axen adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
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Blake Axen, Chair
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Clarissa Carrasco, Administrative Assistant II
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Agenda
1200 E. Broad St.
CITY OF MANSFIELD Mansfield, TX 76063
mansfieldtexas.gov
Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. TEXAS PLEDGE
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Commission reserves the
right to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during
this meeting for any posted agenda item, to receive advice from its attorney as permitted
by law.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-5481 Minutes - Approval of the July 12, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 07.12.23 Draft Minutes
7. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Citizens wishing to address the Commission on non-public hearing agenda items and
items not on the agenda may do so at this time. Once the business portion of the
meeting begins, only comments related to public hearings will be heard. All comments
are limited to 5 minutes.
In order to be recognized during the "Citizens Comments" or during a public hearing
(applicants included), please complete a blue "Appearance Card" located at the entry to
the Chambers and present it to the Planning Secretary.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
23-5468 Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Amendment of Chapter 155 of the
Mansfield Code of Ordinances to Amend the Provisions of Section
155.092(L)(2) Related to Aesthetics and Passive Space in MF-1, MF-2,
OP, C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, FR, SE and PD Districts (OA#23-007)
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
23-5419 Public Hearing to Consider Amending Chapter 155 of the Code of
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Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, “Zoning” by Amending Special
Purpose District Regulations and Creating a New Section 155.074 “T, Toll
Road 360 Form-based Development District” (OA#23-002)
Attachments: Draft of Section 155.074 “T, Toll Road 360 Form-based Development District”
23-5443 Public Hearing on a Change of Zoning from PR, Pre-Development
District to the T, Toll Road 360 Form-based Development District on
approx. 210 acres, being a 20.6-acre tract of land situated in the J.
Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, and a 189.4-acre tract of land
situated in the M. Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 385, J. Lawrence Survey,
Abstract No. 616, and the H. Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 432; City of
Mansfield, Ellis County, Texas, located east of State Highway 360, south
of Lone Star Road, and south of Britton Road.; Arcadia, Developer
(ZC#23-005)
Attachments: Maps and Supporting Information
9. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
10. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
13. NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, August 7, 2023
I certify that the above agenda was posted on the bulletin board next to the main entrance of City Hall
on July 20, 2023, prior to 5:00 p.m. in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Clarissa Carrasco, Administrative Assistant II
* This building is wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking spaces are available. Request for sign
interpreter services must be made 48 hours ahead of meeting to make arrangements. Call 817
473-0211 or TDD 1-800-RELAY TX,
* In deciding a zoning change application, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council are
required to determine the highest and best use of the property in question. The Commission may
recommend and the Council may approve a change in zoning to the category or district requested by
the applicant or to any zoning category or district of lesser intensity. Notice is presumed sufficient for
every District up to the intensity set forth in the zoning change application.
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