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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for Light Manufacturing (Encore Wire), Located on the Northeast Corner of Industrial Boulevard and Airport Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Araceli Botello, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval of the following Design Exceptions:
a) Provide an alternative screening device, per Section 206C of the Unified Development Code.
2. The applicant revise the site plan to include all necessary changes per the Fire Marshal's Office.
3. The applicant revise the site plan to include all necessary changes per the Engineering Department.
4. The applicant revise the landscape plan to include all necessary changes per the Planning Department.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: June 09, 2026 (Original Application)
July 23, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
August 05, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to expand the existing 244,800 square foot building for warehouse and office use on the approximately 65-acre property, located on North of Industrial Boulevard and on the East Side of Airport Drive.
Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant has requested De...
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