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Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to five conditions intended to address prior violations and neighbor concerns. Caleb Kintner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services, told the commission the existing business “has been operating illegally since fall of 2024,” but staff and the applicant worked through conditions and outreach to adjacent property owners.

Applicant Stewart Bell told the commission the family business had worked with city staff and neighbors. “I think that we've done a good job of coming to a win‑win situation for all parties involved,” Bell said. He described plans for perimeter screening: a six‑foot‑tall solid wood privacy fence on the east and south sides and a privacy buffer on the north side adjacent to a neighbor who had raised noise concerns.

A written letter from the adjacent property owner, Martha Roman, was read into the record. The letter said, in part, “I feel more confident in my decision to stand with the Bells. As long as the zoning doesn't change, all the requirements are met, and they keep their intentions of building the soundproof wall. I do not have any objections to the continued business.”

Another adjacent resident, Kyle Miller of 2702 Old Rock Road, spoke in opposition to a privacy fence on the west side, saying he preferred “a plain old wire fence because I wanna be able to see what they're doing on that side.” The applicant agreed to a wire fence on the west side while maintaining privacy screening elsewhere.

Staff and the applicant clarified operational limits. The applicant stated vehicles would be stored on site and available 24/7 for drop‑off or pick‑up so crews returning late could secure equipment and leave in personal vehicles; Bell said on‑site operations were “more than amenable to the 6 to 9 proposal,” referencing on‑site work hours recommended by staff. Staff also noted the applicant proposes a 50‑foot setback from the north fence where motorized equipment would be kept, which staff said will help reduce sound.

Following public testimony and questions, a commissioner moved to approve the conditional use permit with the staff‑recommended conditions; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Hayes and passed unanimously with one recusal.

Why it matters: The action regularized a contractor office/facility that staff said had operated without proper approvals since fall 2024 and used the conditional use permit process and neighborhood outreach to add conditions intended to reduce noise and visual impacts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Weatherford City Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Weatherford Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Bell Gems Inc. dba SC Bell Construction to operate a contractor office with outdoor storage at 2502 Old Brock Road, subject to five staff conditions and one recusal.","taxTitle","Weatherford, Weatherford, Texas","taxId",48837,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046862,"Planning commission denies RaceTrac truck stop proposal near I‑20, 6‑1",2650,1912000,4562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540056-d5ed37a92151533cb744960784582566&start=1912&end=4562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540056-d5ed37a92151533cb744960784582566/thumbnail_1912000.jpg","/articles/6046862/Weatherford/Weatherford/Texas/Planning-commission-denies-RaceTrac-truck-stop-proposal-near-I20-61","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046862-1d82987984c6de245f59781fe6ec5897/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188903&Signature=Qjwx5Iv4BtFVdPjEg4F-0niPVyTsqxrNbXTUbQ0oZee9BVbscdpTnZZ8z09aBqfsZ6QauD2dSi1exgkLYLQ~l5a61TrMEVvvh8wPJxQeW0e08HC7TSLxabnHQNYUHyJ4IaBTFD4jYDe3Gp3M~KclozixcPaSD5RsEtDHJnMN9Beex8YGycrVigwVAxH78qxW-RixYgl9FkSFNvWfw2R7Mm0xdvV~KOxQTxUJ3fN~ZqLiUC3Y1~1BJEJVYLkYOhKTy6r7BUQMO5u5dRUSX4SedOv1zoxSiH1~fsuUaaC0ekv9VXKYphMb0ve2c7PSDbKIdaj~c3B7wZRYrrS7izAh8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑1 to deny a zoning map amendment and a conditional use permit for a proposed RaceTrac truck stop at the northeast corner of Rick Williamson Memorial Highway and Interstate Highway 20.

The commission’s decision followed staff recommendations to disapprove and a multi‑hour public hearing in which traffic impacts and the number of existing fueling stations in Weatherford were central concerns.

Staff said the city already has “31 operational fueling stations with an additional 4 recently approved, bringing the total up to 35,” and warned that adding another truck stop could “compound traffic counts on Rick Williamson Memorial Highway, and increase safety concerns,” language read into the record by Caleb Kintner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services.

The applicant’s attorney, Daniel Box of Winstead PC, said the proposed facility would not be a destination for long‑term stays. “We are establishing nothing on‑site, proposing nothing on‑site that would encourage long term or overnight stays. That means no showers, no laundry, no lodging whatsoever,” Box told commissioners. A Racetrack representative, Tony Retigliano, described the company’s track record and said Racetrack designs prominent facades and circulations intended to fit into commercial corridors.

Traffic experts and the applicant argued the project would capture passing or diverted truck trips rather than attract new truck traffic. Traffic consultant Christie Lambeth recommended infrastructure changes if needed, saying the site design “recommend[s] considering a traffic signal at the intersection” to manage truck circulation.

City staff and the commission raised counterpoints. An engineer on staff noted that once a vehicle exits I‑20 to access a station it becomes a diverted trip, increasing the burden on the intersection rather than remaining a pass‑by trip. Commissioners also referenced prior reviews and existing congestion on I‑20 interchanges.

Commissioner discussion referenced the city’s truck‑route map and the Weatherford general plan; some commissioners said that designation supported considering truck‑oriented uses at appropriate sites while others said the proposed location and the community’s existing station density weighed against approval. Commissioner John (surname not specified) expressed concern about adding another truck stop, saying, “I just can’t in good conscience, approve a truck stop on that corner.”

A motion to disapprove the zoning map amendment and conditional use permit passed 6‑1. Commissioners then moved to disapprove the related preliminary plat for the same site; that motion also passed 6‑1.

The applicant may take the case to City Council for final action. Staff noted the project included a proposed layout with six truck fueling positions and that TxDOT guidance used in the traffic analysis capped pass‑by trips at 25 percent for the study. Commissioners asked staff to record the discussion for City Council; staff also preserved traffic study materials and noted planned roadway widening projects in the vicinity.

Why it matters: The vote keeps a high‑capacity truck fueling facility from locating at a major I‑20 exit, preserving the commission’s stated priorities on traffic safety and neighborhood impacts while leaving the ultimate decision to City Council if the applicant pursues appeal.","The Weatherford Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑1 to deny a zoning map amendment and a conditional use permit for a proposed RaceTrac truck stop at the northeast corner of Rick Williamson Memorial Highway and Interstate Highway 20.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046852,"Staff briefs commission on fueling‑station concentration; commission asks for more data rather than a blanket radius",799,4736000,5535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540056-d5ed37a92151533cb744960784582566&start=4736&end=5535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540056-d5ed37a92151533cb744960784582566/thumbnail_4736000.jpg","/articles/6046852/Weatherford/Weatherford/Texas/Staff-briefs-commission-on-fuelingstation-concentration-commission-asks-for-more-data-rather-than-a-blanket-radius","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046852-0abec6c6bf5a758913d62d15e2ec2440/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188903&Signature=M6RviiVWQ00Gy2cAPasqEcFPHgG~-assI7~XJ462ZLqvcX4ysaA3yKApp3G9w7u~uoCV3DxdKJsNvwBAiypV59KE-Ev0ogYvgF5makWtdZ-cVCocNJFO6siuRYgf7nbkFBRzq3GJjMntZTS2B7-R7e5aP7h9aOuti-s7u-oEJA6oQacwc03296jo2NxrFmRqPC-H7BCLX258Zk101YVem26-r9rHPwNODVokmdl02SgUPQ5uuKTfV1gmV30O8uIWej9teDNJhqc3N~k2VHUZ~uARcN5SgI~sjM3SHbT4dfO-C6Hfg0CRV7F3jnNGvobaaCO1WNDpyYOiZktieDDF2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Weatherford staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission the city has a relatively high concentration of fueling stations for its population and recommended keeping the current conditional use permit process for truck stops and fueling stations rather than imposing a fixed radius limit.

At the commission’s request, Caleb Kintner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services, presented the staff inventory and comparisons. “According to staff's findings, there are currently 31 operational fueling stations within Weatherford city limits with an additional 4 recently approved, bringing the total to 35,” Kintner said. Staff compared Weatherford to nearby cities of similar size and found Weatherford’s per‑capita station count relatively high.

Kintner said most peer cities use a conditional use permit or similar case‑by‑case review for truck stops and fueling stations. He told commissioners staff concluded a fixed radius (for example, a half‑mile or one‑mile buffer around existing stations) would be “a blunt instrument” and that the CUP process – which allows staff and commissioners to weigh traffic, safety and neighborhood context – is the preferable policy tool.

Commissioners and staff discussed technical points raised earlier in the meeting about traffic impact analysis and trip‑type accounting. Staff noted legal limits on what the city can require for traffic analyses and that TxDOT guidance can affect TIA assumptions. Commissioners asked staff to gather more information before proposing regulatory changes: examples include counting pumps and capacity (not just station counts), listing fueling stations within a 10‑mile radius of city limits, and documenting recently approved but not yet constructed stations.

Kintner recommended returning the topic to a future meeting after staff compiles the requested data and possible regulatory revisions. “If there's something that we want to tighten up on those…we could add those as conditions so that the applicants know those things upfront,” Kintner said.

Why it matters: The commission’s guidance preserves its ability to evaluate truck‑oriented fueling proposals case by case while asking staff to provide more granular data that could inform future amendments to the development code.","City staff presented an inventory showing about 35 fueling stations in Weatherford and recommended keeping the conditional use permit process for truck stops rather than applying a blanket radius restriction.","actionData","errors"]

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