City of Cleburne

The meeting agenda includes a Study Session with citizen comments and an Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney regarding annual training on zoning and platting statutes, as well as an update on City Council actions related to Planning and Zoning cases. The Regular Session features a Consent Agenda item concerning the minutes of the January 12, 2026 meeting. Zoning matters include two required Public Hearings: one to rezone property at 205 West Harrell Street from Single-Family Dwelling (SF-7) to Local Commercial (LC) District, and another to consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a tobacco, vapor, e-cigarette store at 2201 North Main Street in the Commercial/Industrial Flex (CI) District.

The meeting agenda primarily focused on internal operational matters and property updates. Key discussions included receiving legal training regarding the commission's authority and procedures, updates on staff roles and functions, review of the Building and Standards Commission Bylaws, and establishing meeting dates for 2026. A significant portion of the meeting involved extensive updates from the Fire Marshal concerning the status of numerous properties requiring action, including demolitions, ongoing remediation efforts for issues like crumbling walls and safety hazards, and discussions regarding properties stalled due to ownership disputes or complex legal/financial situations. The Commission also discussed pursuing enforcement actions, such as fines, for properties that are not being maintained.

The meeting addressed citizen comments, none of which were raised. Under new business, the Board considered and approved a recommendation authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation -- Aviation Division for the Routine Airport Maintenance (RAMP) Grant for Fiscal Year 2026.

The meeting included a study session and a regular session. The study session covered updates on City Council actions related to Planning and Zoning cases, a discussion of the current agenda items, and a discussion of future agenda items. The regular session addressed consent agenda items, including the approval of minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting and the replat of Torres Estates No. 2. In the Platting section, the commission recommended approval for the minor replat of College Heights Addition, which included a variance request. For Zoning matters, the commission recommended approval for a request to rezone property from Local Commercial (LC) to Regional Commercial (RC) and recommended approval for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a tobacco, vapor, e-cigarette store at the same location. An executive session was held to discuss legal matters related to the Zoning Realignment Project.

The board meeting included waiving the reading of guidelines for public comment. The primary discussion item involved considering and approving a payback arrangement for sales and use tax dollars to the Texas Comptroller. This arrangement was necessitated by a taxpayer-requested refund related to a cancelled project, impacting the City, Type A, and 4B Economic Development Corporations. The Finance Director presented the impact analysis, noting the necessary refund amount to the Type A EDC and confirming no budgetary amendments were required as the impact was a revenue reduction. The board approved the payback arrangement.