Agenda

The Belton City Council convened on March 24, 2026, for a meeting that focused on key land use decisions and administrative matters. The Council recognized Assistant Director of Finance Amanda Cox for achieving her Certified Government Finance Officer designation. The agenda primarily centered on public hearings for proposed zoning changes and the consideration of several final plats, indicating ongoing development and strategic planning within the city.

Significant items discussed included three distinct zoning change requests. Public hearings were held for Z-26-04, which sought to change approximately 0.46 acres at 400 W. Avenue O from Commercial Highway to Planned Development – Commercial-2 (C-2). Another notable request, Z-26-03, proposed rezoning 1.02 acres at 704 E. Loop 121 from Agricultural (A) to Commercial-2 (C-2), reflecting potential commercial growth. Furthermore, Z-26-01 involved a public hearing for the Hidden Trails Subdivision Phase 2, proposing a change from Single Family-3 to Planned Development (PD) Single Family-3 for a 34.737-acre parcel, outlining plans for substantial residential expansion.

While specific voting outcomes were not detailed, the public hearings for the zoning changes offered a platform for community input on these significant development proposals. The meeting concluded with two Executive Sessions, indicating sensitive discussions were held. These sessions included consultation with the City Attorney regarding legal matters and deliberation regarding real property, typically preceding public actions or decisions on land-related issues.

The outcomes of the zoning change hearings and final plat considerations will directly shape future urban development in Belton. Decisions stemming from the Executive Sessions are anticipated to lead to subsequent actions concerning legal affairs or real estate. The progression of these planning and zoning items suggests continued work on growth management and infrastructure planning in the coming months.