Terrell planning commissioners voted to approve Ordinance 3082 on a rezoning request that would create Corrado Estates, a planned-development single-family neighborhood in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas.

Planning staff presented the request as PD 24-6, saying the proposal would reclassify about 13.3 acres from a mix of agriculture (AG) and single-family (SF-16) to a planned development for low-density executive estates. Planning staff said the development would be limited to a maximum of 28 lots, with minimum lot sizes of 14,000 square feet and homes generally sized at a minimum of 3,000 square feet.

The nut graf: The commission’s approval allows the applicant to proceed to the Terrell City Council on Dec. 3 for final action; if the council concurs, the developer must then submit a construction plat and a development agreement defining utilities and other obligations.

Planning staff described several development standards that are part of the ordinance package, including a homeowner association responsible for common areas, a detention pond, signage, perimeter fencing and maintenance of landscaping. Staff also said the ordinance includes building standards such as a 36-foot maximum height and minimum lot and dwelling sizes consistent with the planned PD.

Staff told commissioners that notices were mailed to adjacent owners within the 200-foot buffer; 38 letters were sent and staff reported receiving three formal responses before the packet and an additional letter filed the day of the hearing from Doris Lane of 6029 Colquitt Road, bringing the total to four responses (three in favor, one opposed). The developer was identified in the packet as Karratt Building LLC.

Commissioners asked staff clarifying questions about the PD provisions. A commissioner asked whether the minimum lot size in the PD differed from the existing SF-16 lots; staff responded that most of the PD lots would be 14,000 square feet while a small number would meet the larger SF-16 lot size. Commissioners also asked about green space and tree preservation; staff said sidewalks and limited green areas would exist, and the homeowners association would be responsible for maintenance and landscaping requirements under city ordinances, though some existing trees would be removed as part of construction.

After the public hearing produced no in-person speakers, a commissioner moved to approve Ordinance 3082 for the planned development Corrado Estates (PD 24-6); another commissioner seconded the motion. The chair called for the vote; commissioners responded “aye” and no opposition was recorded. The motion carried and the item will go to city council on Dec. 3 for final action.

The developer must return with a construction plat and a finalized development agreement that will address water, sewer, final engineering details and any financing or infrastructure responsibilities not contained in the ordinance. The planning staff noted they were in negotiation with the developer on a development agreement at the time of the hearing.