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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 20,2026
MINUTES
The pre-session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by Vice Chair iortugal in the Pre-Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North
Ectoi Drive. Those present iniluded Vice Chair LuAnn Portugal, and Commissioners Magen
Brown, RubyAnne brites, Katherine Flannery, Zariyan Stark, Troy Mennis, and Madeline
Prater.
During the Pre-Session Meeting:
), lnterim Director of. Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne reviewed
agenda item number 3.
CLOSED SESSION
The Planning and zoning commission convened into closed session at 6:1 5 p.m. for
deliberation regarding the following:
F Zoning legai advice
The Planning and Zoning Commission reseryes the right to adjourn into Closed.Session at
any time during the coLtrae of this meeting to seek legal advlce and consult with its attorney
regarding any
-of th" matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by section 551 .071 of the
Texas Government Code.
Vice Chair Portugal recessed the closed session at 6:32 p.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS -
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Euless Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Vice Ciair Portugat at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,201 North Ector Drive.
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Payne, lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Developntent
Steven Viera, Assistant City Manager
Lawrence Bryant, Assistant City Manager
Wayne Olson, City Attorney
Major Jones, Director of Public Works and Engineering
David Pendley, Building Official
Drew Washington, Division Chief I Fire Marshal
yvonne Garcii, Administrative Assistant ll of Planning and Eccnomic Development
VISITORS PRESENT
Amna Masudi
LeeAnn Folau
Abdul Rahim
Shabbah Haidor
Javed Mohsin
Saad Ra;abali
HusamalCeen Hamrnad
Mohamed Siddiqui
Esa Javi
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Ayesha Akhter
Ahmed Khan
Mohammad Shaikh
Nusrat Dipa
PaulWiensekie
Luqman Ralman
Qasim Mushtar
Javed Mohammed
Heena Shaikh
Reema Qawasma
Kamar Khan
Walter Weems
Ayesha Rehman
Fadli Mushtar
Mohamed Sultitar
Mosiur Chowdhury
Adil Siddiqui
Richarci Smith
INVOCATION
Commissioner Flannery gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Portugal led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Fiannery made a moticn to ncminate Zariyan Stark for Chairman anC LuAnn
Portugaltor Vice Chair. Commissioner Crites seconded the nlotion'
The vote was as folk:ws.
Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, and Comnnissioners Brown, Crites, Mennis, Prater,
Flannery, and Stark
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Vice Chair Portugal cleclared the motion carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 2. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve the rninutes of the regular meeting
December 16,2025.' Comnnissioner Flannery seconded the motion'
The vote was as follows.
Ayes:Chairman Stark, Vice Chair Portugal, and Commissioners Brown, Crites,
fulennis, Prater, and Stark
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Stark declared the motion carried. (7-0-0)
Mohamed Khalfalla
Munib tr4ubahar
Manaal Choudhury
Meena Shahik
Saleh Eldin
ArlazKarim
Mohamed Elkhali
Mohamed Sharif
tMo Peracha
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ITEM 3. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO.
24.16.SUP AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE
(Secretary's Note: Public hearing is a continuation of the public hearing openeci at the
December 16, 2025 regular meeting.)
chairman stark continued the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. for the specific use Permit case
No.24-16-3UP"
lnterim Director of Planning and Economlc Development Lisa Payne presented the.case to
the Planni.ng and . zoning commission and advised that the appiicant, Richard smith'
repreienting-nichard Smiih Architect, lnc., is requestirrg a Specific Use Permit for a^place of
worshlp and- educational services located at O.L. Pitts Addition, Block A, Lot A at 901 Clinic
Drive, buite 3C0 in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district',
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued this case from the December 16' 2025
meeting to aiiow the applicant to contact the neighbors to resolve their concerns. A second
set of p"ublic hearing noiification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of
the subject pr,opert!. tro date, staff received two (2) responses in support that were sent by
the same two (Z; resiOents who originally sent responses in support before the December
16,2025 meeting.
per the city of Euless code of orcinances, an sUP shall not be recommended for approval
by the Planning and Zoning Commission unless all criteria listed in Sec.84-'153 are found
to exist.
staff recommends approval of the specific use Permit, with the following conditions:
a
b
c
The Specific Use Permit is tieci to the business name, HEB lslamic Center;
The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Heena Shaikh;
Applicable building permits and fire permits must be issued and the work must be
approved at final inspections before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; - .-.
The parking lot expansion mrrst be cr:mpleted and City-accepted before a Certificate
of Occupancy is issued; and
The specific Use Perrnit may be revoked if one or more of the.ci:nditions imposed by
this permit has not been met or has been violated.
d
e
Richard smith, applicant, stated he'd been in contact with the neighbors and provided details
about how each concern heard from them at the December 16,2025 meeting will be
addressed.
Chairman Stark asked to hear from anyone who wished to speak on this case'
Mo Percha. on behalf of HEB lslamic Centei', spoke in regards to the access easement and
being a good neighbor by working with the owner of the pharmacy.
Javed Mohammed, member of the center, supports the request for a place to worship and
educational programs.
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Mohamed shahik, resident and member of the center, supports the request for a place to
worship and educational services for teenagers.
Mohamed sultitar, resident, business owner, and member, supports the request for a place
to worship and educational services for the youth.
Qasim Mushtar, member, supports the request for a place to worship and educational
services, citing social seryices.
shabbah Haidor, resident and member, supports the request for a place to worship and
educational services, citing social and community services.
Fadli lVushtar, resident and member, supports the request for a place to worship and
educational senrices, citing community services.
Mohamed Elkhali, resident and.member, supports the request for a place to worship and
educational services.
Amna Masudi, resident and member, supports the request for a place to worship and
educational servioes.
Ahmed Khan, member, supports the request for a place to worship and educational services,
citing community services.
Esa Javi, 1 1-year-old mentber, supports the request for a place to worship and educational
services, citing community services.
There being no further persons to be heard, Chairman Stark closed the public hearing at
7:17 p.n.
Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioner Mennis, Commissioner Prater, Commissioner Crites,
and Commissioner Flannery made comments to the audience. They thanked everyone for
being present and giving their testimonials.
There were no questicns or further comments presented by the Commission'
Commissioner Crites made a motionto recommend approval of Case No- 24-16-SUP for a
Specific Use Permit for a place of worship and educational services located at O'L. Pitts
Addition, Block A, Lot A at 901 Clinic Drive, suite 300 in the community Business (c-2)
zoning district with the conditions as presented. Comrnissioner Flannery seconded the
motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes:Chairman Stark, Vice Chair Portugal, and Cornmissioners Brown, Crites,
Mennis, Prater, and Flannery
Nays: None
Abstention: None
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Chairman Stark declared the motion carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 4, ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at7:20 p'm
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