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File #: 25-0137Z2    Name: Hopewell Industrial Rezone
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "AG" - Agriculture District to "I1" - Light Industrial District, Located on the Southeast Corner of State Highway 5 (North McDonald Street) and Wilmeth Road, and Accompanying Ordinance
Attachments: 1. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 2. Letter of Intent, 3. Comprehensive Plan Maps, 4. Oak Hollow District, 5. Placetype Definitions, 6. Land Use Comparison Table, 7. Proposed Ordinance, 8. Proposed Exhibits A-C, 9. Presentation
Related files: 25-0137Z
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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "AG" - Agriculture District to "I1" - Light Industrial District, Located on the Southeast Corner of State Highway 5 (North McDonald Street) and Wilmeth Road, and Accompanying Ordinance

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: February 3, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Jake Bennett, Planner II

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: October 20, 2025 (Original Application)
November 20, 2025 (Revised Submittal)
December 3, 2025 (Revised Submittal)

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 22.504 acres of land, generally for light industrial uses.

EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:

Location
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
"AG" - Agriculture District (Agricultural Uses)
Undeveloped Land
North
"PD" - Planned Development District (Commercial and Residential Uses)
Kinwood Apartments
South
"I1" - Light Industrial District and "LI" - Light Industrial District (Light Industrial Uses)
Undeveloped Land
East
"I1" - Light Industrial District (Light Industrial Uses)
Undeveloped Land
West
"ML" - Light Manufacturing District, "BG" - General Business District, and "PD" - Planned Development District (Industrial and Commercial Uses)
Undeveloped Land and Oak Hollow Golf Course

PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property generally for light industrial uses.

South, east, and northwest of the subject property is currently zoned for industrial uses, as the surrounding area has established itself as an industrial cente...

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