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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee Joint Meeting - August 17, 2023

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Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee (CIAC) Joint Meeting

Date: August 17, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission — Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Steve Dann called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed a quorum.

Members Present

  • Steve Dann, Chairman
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Karen Kiser
  • Aaron Jackson
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • Tyler Bushman

Members Absent

  • Daryell Harmon

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Josue Flores, Project Engineer
  • Leah Garrett, Accountant
  • Joshua McCord, Fire Marshal

Capital Impact Advisory Committee — Call to Order and Roll Call

  • Committee Member Steve Dann called the CIAC meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Roll call conducted by Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris.

Members Present

  • Steve Dann
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Karen Kiser
  • Aaron Jackson
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • Tyler Bushman
  • Matt Dearborn

Members Absent

  • Daryell Harmon

Public Comment

  • No members of the public spoke.

Capital Impact Advisory Committee — Action Items

Approval of Minutes (February 16, 2023 Joint Meeting)

  • Motion to approve by Committee Member Kiser; seconded by Committee Member Jackson.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Impact Fees Report on Projects and Funds

  • Project Engineer Josue Flores presented an overview, including reimbursement status, project updates, balances, and impact fee collections.
  • Discussion included water supply risk and communications with the North Texas Municipal Water District.
  • Motion to accept the report by Committee Member Jackson; seconded by Committee Member Rathje.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Impact Fee Study and Recommendations

  • Presentations by Andrew Simonsen and Pete Kelley (Kimley-Horn) covered:
    • Impact fee components, service areas, service units, land use assumptions
    • Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) updates
    • Impact fee methodology, credits, and study results
    • Roadway, water, and wastewater impact fee data
    • Collection rate options and staff recommendations
    • Project schedule and next steps
  • City Manager Michael Kovacs provided clarification regarding roadway impact fee surplus.
  • Director Ryan Wells addressed vertical mixed-use considerations.

Actions Taken

  • Motion to approve the Master Thoroughfare Plan Update.
  • Motion to approve the Land Use Assumptions used in the study.
  • Motion to endorse staff recommendations for impact fee collection rates.
  • All motions carried unanimously.

CIAC Adjournment

  • Adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
  • Approval of minutes from:
    • June 20, 2023 Joint Meeting
    • July 20, 2023 Meeting
  • Approval of Final Plat (Case #FP-23-004):
    • 7.226-acre tract at the northwest corner of Memorial Parkway and Williamsburg Parkway for four office/commercial lots.
  • Approval of Final Plat (Case #FP-23-005):
    • 5.320-acre tract north of I-30 and east of Encounter Church for a new and used car sales and service center.
  • Motion by Commissioner Kiser; seconded by Commissioner Bushman.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Planning and Zoning Commission — Action Items / Public Hearings

Election of Officers

  • Chairman: Steve Dann elected.
  • Vice-Chairman: Kerry Wiemokly elected.
  • Votes: Unanimous for both positions.

Preliminary Plat (Case #PP-23-005)

  • Application for a gas station with convenience store at SH 66 and Ben Payne Road.
  • Item removed by the applicant prior to the meeting.

Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Joint work session with City Council scheduled for August 21 regarding the Stevenson property.
  • Planning and Zoning workshop scheduled for August 30–31.
  • Chairman Steve Dann expressed appreciation to City Attorney Jon Thatcher.

Planning and Zoning Commission — Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:30 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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