The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission on a unanimous 7-0 vote approved a final plat, several preliminary plats and a specific‑use designation to allow on‑premises sale of all alcoholic beverages at a proposed Hampton Inn hotel on Wind Haven Drive.

The commission approved the final plat for Happy Hollow Addition Section 2, which consolidates four lots into two on roughly 0.71 acres and related parcels along Lazywood Lane in District 1. Planner Lori Elliot presented the staff report and told the commission that the property is zoned AE (Agricultural Estate), the surrounding area is mainly AE and planned housing, and the Tall City Tomorrow comprehensive plan designates the site as Urban Residential Large Lot. No public objections were recorded; the commission voted to approve the final plat, 7-0.

The commission granted a specific‑use designation request for a Hampton Inn at 1107 Wind Haven Drive that would allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages for on‑premises consumption at the hotel. Planner Alexis Martinez reported the business would occupy about 36,000 square feet with a service area of roughly 5,000 square feet. Proposed hours for sale of alcohol are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sundays noon to midnight. Staff reported that standard SUD conditions and distance checks (no churches/schools/playgrounds within 300 feet) were satisfied; no public speakers opposed the request. The commission approved the specific use designation, 7-0.

In the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the commission approved three preliminary plats:
• CEMA Development Addition — a preliminary plat to divide a 35.98‑acre tract at 4900 South State Highway 349 into three lots for retail development. Planner Beatrice Casala said the Tall City Tomorrow plan does not designate this area and staff offered findings without a recommendation; the commission approved the preliminary plat with staff‑recommended conditions, 7-0.
• A 148.76‑acre industrial preliminary plat submitted by Patch Investment Group LLC and Taub Back LLC to create 39 lots for industrial uses on South County Road 1232. Planner Lori Elliot said the site is intended for industrial development and that because the plat exceeds 25 acres it will also need City Council approval; the commission approved the preliminary plat, 7-0.
• Kelview Heights Section 14 — a replat of about 0.6 acres into two lots at the northwest corner of West Do Dormard Avenue and North Bick Spring Street, submitted for Mid Cities Community Church and Toco Properties LLC. Planner Angelina Battenini presented the request; the commission approved the preliminary plat, 7-0.

The commission also approved an amended preliminary plat for Mockingbird Ridge, a proposed 302.39‑acre development on the northeast corner of North Fairgrounds Road and Firewheel Road. Britt Murray, senior planner, told the commission the amendment reconfigured roads, lots and blocks, added a reserve lot classification and adjusted phase lines; the plat will require City Council approval because it exceeds 25 acres and is scheduled for the Oct. 28 City Council meeting. The commission approved the amended preliminary plat with staff conditions, 7-0. Murray noted the original preliminary plat had been recommended by Planning and Zoning on Sept. 3, 2024, and approved by City Council on Sept. 24, 2024.

Two agenda items were withdrawn by applicants before their hearings: item 11 and item 15. There were no speakers during the public comment period and no public opposition recorded on the items that were heard.

The commission concluded its meeting at approximately 4:00 p.m. after handling the listed public hearing items and miscellaneous business.