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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee Joint Meeting -February 17, 2022

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Public Meeting Record

Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee Joint Meeting
Date: February 17, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Notice of Attendance

Notice was provided that the City Council may have been in attendance at the joint meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Call to Order and Quorum

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

Members Present

  • Scott Kelley, Chairman
  • Josh Burkhart, Vice Chairman
  • Steve Dann
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Lance Megyesi

Members Absent

  • Chelsea Priest
  • Laura White

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

Call to Order and Roll Call

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

Members Present

  • Scott Kelley
  • Josh Burkhart
  • Steve Dann
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Lance Megyesi
  • Trey Clanton (arrived at 6:08 p.m.)

Members Absent

  • Chelsea Priest
  • Laura White

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Isaiah Tackett, Information Technology Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works & Utilities
  • Robbie Highfield, City Planner

Public Comment

  • Jim Matthews, 101 CB Davidson, addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding placement of a fence barrier in front of his shop near the Fate Food Haul.

Capital Impact Advisory Committee Action Items

Approval of Minutes (August 19, 2021 Joint Meeting)

  • Motion: Committee Member Kerry moved to approve the minutes as presented.
  • Second: Committee Member Steve Dann.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Kelley, Burkhart, Dann, Wiemokly, Megyesi
    • Nays: None
  • Outcome: Motion carried unanimously.

Impact Fees Report on Projects and Funds

  • Presentation by Project Engineer Josue Flores.
  • Topics included:
    • Fiscal Year 2022 progress as of January 31, 2022.
    • Revenue collection percentages for governmental and proprietary funds.
    • Utility fund estimates.
    • Balance sheet covering all city funds.
    • Major fund revenue and expenditure reports.
    • Detailed listings of governmental and proprietary funds.
    • Economic update.
  • Discussion topics among committee members:
    • Reimbursement payment timeframes and anticipated revenues.
    • Availability of funds when needed.
    • Suggestions for revised report formatting.
  • City Secretary’s Note: Committee Member Trey Clanton arrived at 6:08 p.m. during the presentation.

Capital Impact Advisory Committee Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Committee Member Josh Burkhart.
  • Second by Committee Member Steve Dann.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Kelley, Burkhart, Dann, Wiemokly, Megyesi, Clanton
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission Presentations

Training on Missing Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units

  • Presentation by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services.
  • Topics included:
    • Housing types and styles.
    • Density benefits related to walkability and aging in place.
    • Housing affordability in light of rising home prices.
    • Accessory dwelling unit property value examples.
    • Accessory dwelling unit allowances.
  • Discussion topics included:
    • Lot size considerations.
    • Potential locations for these housing types.

Approval of Minutes (January 20, 2022 Meeting)

  • Motion: Commissioner Josh Burkhart.
  • Second: Commissioner Lance Megyesi.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Kelley, Burkhart, Dann, Wiemokly, Megyesi
    • Nays: None
  • Outcome: Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Ryan Wells reported on:
    • Initiation of the Unified Development Ordinance.
    • Contract with White and Smith LLC, partnering with Halff Associates.
    • Planning and Zoning Commission serving as advisory body for the ordinance.
    • Additional meetings scheduled for April 7, June 2, and July 7, 2022.

Planning and Zoning Commission Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Chairman Scott Kelley.
  • Second by Commissioner Kerry Wiemokly.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Kelley, Burkhart, Dann, Wiemokly, Megyesi
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:14 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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