Title
Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance (Case# Z26-14) to rezone approximately 25.101 acres, out of the G W Allison Survey, Abstract No. 52 and R A McGee Survey, Abstract No. 561 from “A” (Agricultural District) and “B-3” (Local Business District) to “B-4” (Business District) with CUP (Conditional Use Permit) for an automotive wrecking and salvage yard. The subject properties are locally addressed as 12077, 11955, and 12049 South Fort Hood Street, Killeen, Texas.
Body
DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Case # Z26-14: “A” & “B-3” to “B-4” w/CUP
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Stanley Secrest
Agent: City-initiated request
Current Zoning: “A” (Agricultural District) & “B-3” (Local Business District)
Proposed Zoning: “B-4” (Business District)
FLUM Designation: ‘Regional Commercial’ (RC)
Growth Sector Designation: ‘Neighborhood Infill’ (NI)
Summary of Request:
This is a City-initiated request to rezone four (4) properties from “A” (Agricultural District) and “B-3” (Local Business District) to “B-4” (Business District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The existing salvage yard is considered a non-conforming use under both zoning districts and therefore subject to Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 31-54, which states that a nonconforming structure cannot be rebuilt if destroyed by fire or other cause. If approved, this City-initiated action will bring the current use of the properties into compliance with the zoning ordinance and allow approved structures to be reconstructed in case of total destruction.
The property owner submitted a petition for disannexation and the public hearing for the request was held on July 7th, 2026. The City Council declined to approve the request, and instructed staff to explore options for the property. During their meeting on July 21st, 2026, City Council approved a Motion of Direction for staff...
Click here for full text