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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - January 19, 2023

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Public Body

City of Fate Planning and Zoning Commission

Meeting Date

January 19, 2023

Meeting Location

Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

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

Commission Members Present

  • Steve Dann, Chairman
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Karen Kiser
  • Clinton Sykes
  • Aaron Jackson

Commission Members Absent

  • Daryell Harmon
  • Chelsea Priest, Vice-Chairman

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary

Public Comment

  • No members of the public were present wishing to speak.
  • Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from December 15, 2022.
  • Motion to approve by Commissioner Jackson; seconded by Commissioner Sykes.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Dann, Wiemokly, Kiser, Sykes, Jackson
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

Action Items / Public Hearings

Case #PP-22-007 — Preliminary Plat

  • Application for approval of a preliminary plat for 7.356 acres of a 50.031-acre tract.
  • Location: Northeast corner of I-30 and W.E. Crawford Avenue.
  • Lot 1 designated for a car wash and lube shop previously approved through SUP-22-004.
  • Lots 2–5 designated as commercial pad sites with uses to be determined.
  • Zoning: General Commercial; a portion subject to an existing SUP.

Staff Presentation

  • Presented by Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner.
  • Included project description, zoning details, floodplain information, access points, easements, approval criteria, and recommended conditions.

Fiscal Analysis Presented

  • Estimated total taxable value: $30,041,270.
  • Estimated 40-year tax contribution: $7,874,884 (sales tax not included).
  • Estimated annual service cost: $2,166.
  • Estimated annual net revenue: $63,024, assuming full build-out.
  • Revenue-to-cost ratio: 30.1:1.

Commission Discussion

  • Topics included zoning along I-30, floodplain treatment, internal road maintenance, fiscal metrics, and easement terminology.

Applicant Presentation

  • Kevin Kessler of LJA Engineering addressed questions regarding the recommended conditions.

Action Taken

  • Initial motion to approve made by Commissioner Wiemokly; seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Amended motion to approve Case #PP-22-007 with staff-recommended conditions made by Commissioner Jackson; seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Dann, Wiemokly, Kiser, Sykes, Jackson
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Report provided by Ryan Wells.
  • Announcements included:
    • Introduction of new Planning Technician Michelle Alvarado.
    • Optional training opportunity scheduled for February 3.
    • Bus tour scheduled for February 11, departing City Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Additional Commission Discussion

  • Commissioner Sykes briefly addressed walkability and referenced the book Walkability City Rules.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Wiemokly; seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Dann, Wiemokly, Kiser, Sykes, Jackson
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:42 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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