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9300 Needlepoint Road - Special Use Permit

Development Permit Applications - Closed Projects Posted on September 10, 2024

Requested Action

A special use permit application to allow for the construction of rail lines on the subject tract to serve the existing Raven Butene-1 facility immediately north of the subject tract.

Applicant(s)

  1. Brandon Guillory, Kimley-Horn

Subject Area

Approximately 5.77 acres, generally located north and south of Needlepoint Road and approximately 6,000 feet east of Sjolander Road.

Parcel Information

  • Current Use: Vacant and Industrial use
  • Proposed Use: Rail Yard
  • Future Land Use Plan: Industrial

Typical Zoning ProcessTypical Zoning Process

Application is submitted

The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the zoning process.

Application is advertised

The zoning request is advertised in accordance with state and local requirements. This typically includes mailing notices to neighbors, posting signs on the property, creating a project Newsflash on the City's website and advertising it in the newspaper. 

Public Hearing and Recommendation

Planning and Zoning Commission holds a Public Hearing and votes on a recommendation to City Council.  Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing.

Final Public Hearing & Action

City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. This is the final step. 

Contact Project Managers

Helen Landaverde

Planner I

Important Dates

  • 1st Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Amendment) - August 17, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
  • 2nd Public Hearing and Consideration of Recommendation (Planning & Zoning Commission) - September 21, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
  • City Council Comment Period Closes - September 24, 2021
  • Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - October 14, 2021 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)

This application was approved by City Council on October 8th, 2021.


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