Project 177 Submittal:

Contact Information:

  Name: Beth Knight
  Title/Position: Senior Planner
  Entity: City of Fort Worth
  Email: Beth.Knight@fortworthtexas.gov
  Phone: 817-392-8190 

Parcel ID(s) (if available): 18080-16-10-30

Address (if available): 3728-3732 (evens) Benbrook Highway

Project Description:  Rezoning request in APZ-ll from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "I" Light Industrial. New industrial tenants, instead of Gracie Floral, are proposed. While 2 specific users are noted now, the rezoning requested would allow all uses in "I" Light Industrial zoning without limitation. The tenants proposed are fitting ends to synthetic rubber hoses and hand gun coatings using acetone, as well as selling/reloading ammunition.

Other Base Compatibility Issues: Flammable/explosive characteristics - Fort Worth's ordinance chart is showing rubber & plastic products are not allowed here, and explosive characteristics would be an issue with gunpowder storage/acetone/ammunition. The "Supporting Documentation" in the Documents section below has additional information about the types and quantities of materials.

Deadline for Comments:  5/27/2025

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Project Area:

Map Legend

Bright Blue Dropped Pin: Area under review

Purple: Clear Zone

Red: Accident Potential Zone I

Orange: Accident Potential Zone II

White: Noise Contours for 65 dB, 70 dB, 75 dB, 80 dB, 85 dB

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NCTCOG Staff Preliminary Assessment: The proposed action could result in a use that is consistent with Joint Land Use Study recommendations. Manufacturing or light industrial uses are generally more compatible in the APZ II than commercial uses, so a change from a commercial use to a light industrial use would be a step toward greater compatibility for this parcel. Many light industrial uses are permitted within the APZ II, although some uses are discouraged or prohibited.

In this case, US Department of Defense guidelines advise that explosive characteristics should be considered when determining land use compatibility. Therefore, the property owner is encouraged to consult with city staff and the base to identify tenants who would be compatible with both DoD guidelines and the city's Airport Overlay District ordinance. Section 4.405 (c)(3)(b) of the ordinance specifically states "the manufacture of flammable or combustible liquids or materials" is a prohibited use.

In addition, the parcel is located in the 70 dB Noise Contour. DoD guidelines encourage the property owner to coordinate with city staff and the base to incorporate sound attenuation measures resulting in a Noise Level Reduction (NLR) of 25 dB in office areas or portions of buildings where the public is received.

Do you concur with the staff assessment? Select Yes or No. Additional comments may be shared in the box below.

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