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Fate Amended City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting - October 17, 2022

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City of Fate

City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting

Meeting Information

  • Date: October 17, 2022
  • Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
  • Meeting Type: Joint Meeting (City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission)

City Council — Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
  • Quorum confirmed by City Secretary Victoria Raducheel.

City Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim DeLand
  • Lance Megyesi

City Council Members Absent:

  • None

City Staff Present:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raducheel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Scott Monschein, Director of Public Works
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • Misty Christian, City Engineer
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Planning & Zoning Commission — Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Steve Dann called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
  • Quorum confirmed by City Secretary Victoria Raducheel.

Commission Members Present:

  • Steve Dann, Chairman
  • Aaron Jackson
  • Karen Kiser, Secretary
  • Clinton Sykes (arrived at 5:09 p.m.)
  • Kerry Wiemokly

Commission Members Absent:

  • Daryell Harmon
  • Chelsea Price, Vice Chairman

Joint Work Session

Topic:

  • Future land use planning for the mixed-use area at the northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551, commonly referred to as the “Y Track” (Property ID: 12847, 29040).

Presentation and Discussion:

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services, provided an overview of the site, prior planning efforts, and development considerations.
  • A presentation was delivered by representatives of TBG Partners outlining proposed development concepts, including:
    • City vision and framework
    • Mixed-use development components
    • Proposed district plan elements
    • Urban design concepts, street networks, and public spaces
  • Council and Commission members were divided into small groups to provide feedback on development themes and priorities.
  • No formal action was taken during the work session.

Planning & Zoning Commission Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made and seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned.

City Council — Recess and Reconvene

  • Mayor Billings recessed the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
  • Meeting reconvened at 6:34 p.m.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Rebecca Bradford, Lakepointe Church.
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags conducted.

Presentations

  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 137 presentation regarding veterans services.
  • Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognition.
  • Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) Energy Conservation Award presented to the City of Fate for the solar switch project.

Public Comment

  • Public comment rules were read.
  • No speakers addressed items not on the agenda.
  • Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 City Council meeting.
  • Approval of council travel expenses related to attendance at the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

City Council Action Items / Public Hearings

The City Council conducted public hearings and took action on multiple zoning, annexation, and development items, including:

  • Annexation of property located in the Robert Simmons Survey.
  • Special Use Permit for a car wash and truck wash facility on Highway Commercial zoning.
  • Zoning change requests involving Neighborhood Commercial and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendments.
  • Approval of a contract for updating water, wastewater, and roadway impact fee studies.
  • Adoption of the updated Master Parks and Trails Plan.

Each item included staff presentations, public hearings when required, motions, seconded motions, and recorded votes. All actions noted in the minutes were approved unanimously unless otherwise specified.

Reports

  • Mayor, Council Members, and City Manager provided informational reports regarding community events, upcoming meetings, and acknowledgments.

Executive Session

  • City Council recessed into executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.001 to consult with legal counsel.
  • Council reconvened into regular session.
  • No action taken as a result of executive session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made and seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:44 p.m.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary

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