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Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3966 authorizing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an Indoor Commercial Amusement use (baseball practice facility) for a portion of an approximate 1-acre property located at 13850 North Stemmons Freeway and located within the Planned Development District No. 70 (PD-70) zoning district; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Planning Department
BACKGROUND:
Andrew Guerra with Pendulum Swing Lab, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a baseball practice facility within an approximate 5,100 square foot suite located within the existing building located at 13850 North Stemmons Freeway, specifically Suite No. 100. The subject 1-acre property, located south of Valwood Parkway, between North Stemmons Freeway and Denton Drive, is located in Planned Development District No. 70 (PD-70), and specifically within the Freeway (“OFB-FW”) subdistrict of the PD which requires approval of a SUP for indoor commercial amusement uses within this district.
DISCUSSION:
Pendulum Swing Lab, a baseball training facility, intends to offer private use of batting cages and onsite instruction on an appointment basis. The proposed hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday.
In accordance with PD-70, the required parking for the intended use (indoor commercial amusement) and the existing use (warehousing) is a total of 14 parking spaces, while 23 spaces are provided on site. Given Pendulum Swing Lab’s appointment-based business model, the current onsite parking should be sufficient.
Staff reviewed the application for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, PD-70, and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The following considerations guided the staff’s analysis:
- The surrounding property is characterized by commercial uses visible from IH-35E and North Stemmons Freeway. The proposed indoor commercial amusement use is compatible with the existing surrounding uses, and thus consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
- The proposed hours of operation are comparable with the existing uses in the area.
- The proposed use; if approved, will comply with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
- The proposed use has the potential to bring about additional economic vitality and consumer activity for the area.
Public notice was provided in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 and the City’s notification requirement. On October 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request.
The Council will discuss whether to grant this SUP request. Staff will be present to answer any questions.
DISTRICT:
District 1
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3966 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3966 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 3966
2. Informational Memorandum
3. Additional Documents
4. Presentation