01.08.2026 PZ MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Chairperson Biggs called the January 8, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
to order at 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Michael Biggs, Chair, Place 7
Mike Branum, Vice Chair, Place 3
Jonathan Poole, Place 1
Ben Griffiths, Place 2
Terry Kesterson, Place 5
Sean Holmes, Place 6
COMMISSONERS ABSENT
Reginald Barbarin, Place 4
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Town Council
regarding a proposed ordinance repealing Subsection (C), "Permit Required and
Annual Permit Fee Established," of Section 14.02.252 "Sale of Alcoholic Beverages,"
of Division 5, "Supplementary District Regulations," of Article 14.02, Zoning Ordinance
of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Code of Ordinances by repealing provisions related to
local alcohol permits and fees in order to comply with state law.
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L Public Hearing
Chairperson Biggs opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m.
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the proposed ordinance
amendment.
Chairperson Biggs closed the public hearing at 6:03 p.m.
ii. Recommendation
Commissioners briefly discussed the anticipated annual loss in revenue, acknowledging
that the change is mandated by state law effective September 2025.
Vice Chair Branum moved to recommend approval of proposed ordinance as amended.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Biggs, Branum, Poole, Griffiths, Kesterson, Holmes
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
2. CASE PP-26-001 The Trails (Preliminary Plat)
Discuss and consider a recommendation to the Town Council regarding a preliminary plat
request for an 18-lot single-family residential subdivision, known as "The Trails",
consisting of approximately 7.603 acres of property generally located north of Macquarie
Street and Milson's Point Drive, situated in the Thomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 7,
and JS Kenley Survey, Abstract No. 1641, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, TX.
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, provided an overview and background
on the preliminary plat request.
Commissioners briefly discussed ADA compliance at the intersection of the roadway and
walking trail, potential relocation of the trail if property rights cannot be conveyed, and
recent changes to the preliminary plat resulting from ownership constraints and
development standard adjustments. Staff clarified that the plat must accurately reflect
current conditions and will include a condition requiring a zoning amendment prior to final
plat approval.
Commissioner Kesterson moved to approve Case PP-26-001 The Trails preliminary plat
request as presented.
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Vice Chair Branum, seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Biggs, Branum, Poole, Griffiths, Kesterson, Holmes
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
3. Consider approval of the November 13, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting minutes.
Commissioner Holmes moved to approve the November 13, 2025, Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
Commissioner Kesterson seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Biggs, Branum, Poole, Griffiths, Kesterson, Holmes
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson Biggs adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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