To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Ethan Flanders, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Fairways Golf, to operate an indoor entertainment facility, in an existing 1,503 square-foot lease space, within a 28,411 square-foot building, on approximately 5.55 acres, located approximately 1500 feet northwest of the intersection of Whitley Road and North Tarrant Parkway, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 of the Robinson-Meuli Addition, zoned Commercial (C), and addressed 2000 Whitley Road Suite 350. Benjamin Kesler, Applicant. Kingsley Homes LLC, Owner. (SUP-2610-0036)
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Background:
Fairways Golf is a new business proposed at 2000 Whitley.
The lease space has been occupied by Redemptive Sports since 2025.
In the Commercial (C) zoning district, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required to operate an indoor entertainment facility.
Site Design:
Fairways Golf will occupy an existing 1,503 square-foot lease space, within a 28,411 square-foot building.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) parking requirement for “Commercial Amusement (Indoor)” is three spaces per 1000 square-feet of gross floor area, bringing the total requirement for this applicant to six. There are approximately 99 parking spaces provided on the property that are shared by multiple tenants.
Business Details:
The Applicant has stated Fairways Golf is a small, membership-based facility for golfers who want to improve their game. Members and guests reserve time in three indoor practice bays with golf simulators (launch monitors and impact screens) and work with independent golf professionals who teach on site. The space also includes a putting and short-game practice lane, a golf-fitness warm-up area, a small member lounge and lockers.
The business will have 1-2 part time staff, with up to 5 independent golf professionals.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Monday: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
North: Commercial / RTC and PGT
East: SF-15, SF-8.4 and SF-36 / HD-SF and LD-SF
South: Commercial / RTC and PGT
West: Commercial / RTC
The subject property is zoned Commercial and designated Retail/Commercial (RTC) with a Tech/Flex overlay and PGT on the city’s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP).
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Citizen Input:
On October 29, 2026, the City mailed out 34 letters of notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
Staff has not received any public feedback regarding this request.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
• Recommend approval as submitted.
• Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
• Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
• Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on December 1, 2026.