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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - December 15, 2022

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City of Fate

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Meeting Date: December 15, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Call to Order: 6:01 p.m.
Adjournment: 9:31 p.m.

Attendance

Planning and Zoning Commission Members Present

  • Steve Dann, Chairman
  • Chelsea Priest, Vice Chairman (arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
  • Karen Kiser
  • Clinton Sykes
  • Daryell Harmon
  • Aaron Jackson (arrived at 6:24 p.m.)

Planning and Zoning Commission Members Absent

  • Kerry Wiemokly

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Suzy Lawrence, ECO Specialist
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary

Public Comment

  • No members of the public spoke.

Item A: Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from October 17, 2022, and November 17, 2022.

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Sykes.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (Dann, Kiser, Sykes, Harmon).
  • Motion carried.

Action Items / Public Hearings

Item A — Preliminary Plat Approval

Case #PP-22-006

Request: Approval of a preliminary plat for a proposed new and used car sales and service center on a 5.320-acre lot located north of I-30 and east of Encounter Church.

Staff Presentation:
Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services, provided an overview including:

  • Proposed 34,500 square-foot auto dealership and service center
  • One commercial lot on approximately 5.31 acres
  • Highway Commercial zoning with SUP
  • Extension of public sewer line requiring a preliminary plat
  • Floodplain considerations and required flood study
  • Fiscal analysis estimating total taxable value of $13.236 million and estimated annual tax contribution of $218,923 at build-out

Applicant Presentation:

  • Cameron Slown, Teague Nall and Perkins

Commission Discussion Topics:

  • Business name
  • Possible construction start date
  • Plan submittal timeline

Action:

  • Motion to approve with staff-recommended conditions made by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Sykes.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (Dann, Kiser, Sykes, Harmon, Priest).
  • Motion carried.

Item B — Special Use Permit

Case #SUP-22-005

Request: Special Use Permit for an auto parts store on approximately 0.8454 acres of a 7.675-acre tract located at the northwest corner of Greenbriar Road and FM 551.

Staff Presentation:
Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner, provided an overview including:

  • 7,462 square-foot auto parts store
  • Highway Mixed Use (RMU-C) zoning
  • SUP required for auto-related parts and accessory sales
  • Fiscal analysis estimating total taxable value of $1.807 million and estimated annual city revenue of $43,921 at build-out

Applicant Presentation:

  • Caitlin Adkins, Vaquero Ventures

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 6:46 p.m.
  • One speaker in favor: Mark Harper, 401 Attlee Drive
  • Closed at 6:47 p.m.

Commission Discussion Topics:

  • Traffic impacts
  • Sales tax considerations
  • Access points and future roadway improvements

Action:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Harmon.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote: Approved with one dissent (Ayes: Dann, Kiser, Jackson, Priest, Harmon; Nay: Sykes).
  • Motion carried.

Item C — Unified Development Ordinance Updates

Request: Approval of updates to Articles 1–6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the Fate Unified Development Ordinance to implement the Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan adopted October 11, 2021.

Staff Presentation:
Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services, provided an overview including:

  • Summary of UDO revisions by article
  • Zoning district restructuring
  • Updates to use standards, design standards, subdivision standards, signage, landscaping, and definitions
  • Alignment with Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan goals

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 8:43 p.m.
  • No public speakers
  • Closed at 8:43 p.m.

Commission Discussion Topics:

  • Walkability
  • Parking layout
  • Architectural standards
  • Tree preservation

Action:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Jackson.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Harmon.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Motion carried.

Director of Planning & Development Services Report

  • February 11, 2023 identified as a possible date for a joint bus tour with City Council.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Jackson.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Priest.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned at 9:31 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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