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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - March 17, 2022

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City of Fate

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Date: March 17, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting

Notice of Attendance

Notice was provided that members of the City Council may be in attendance at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Scott Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed a quorum.

Commission Members Present:

  • Scott Kelley, Chairman
  • Josh Burkhart, Vice Chairman
  • Steve Dann
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Chelsea Priest (arrived at 6:08 p.m.)

Commission Members Absent:

  • Laura White

City Staff Present:

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

Public Comment

  • Robert Iliff, 204 Lariat Drive, spoke regarding FLUP 21-003 and concerns about chemical spills.
  • No other speakers addressed the Commission.

Item A: Approval of the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee meeting held February 17, 2022.

  • Motion to approve: Chairman Kelley
  • Second: Commissioner Burkhart
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Action Items / Public Hearings

A. Planned Development Zoning Application — Case #ZR-21-005

Cottages at Greenbriar

  • Proposed 474-unit duplex rental development and approximately 170,000 square feet of future commercial development
  • Location: Southeast corner of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway
  • Total area: Approximately 73.27 acres
  • Existing zoning: Agriculture

Staff Presentation:

  • Presented by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Included base zoning details, site design standards, land use breakdown, and approval criteria.

Applicant Presentation:

  • Presented by Kelly Dykes, ONM Living
  • Included unit count, amenities, parking, phasing, and traffic analysis summary.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 7:13 p.m.
  • Multiple residents spoke in opposition.
  • An email opposing the application from Jose “Joe” A. Granados was read aloud by the Deputy City Secretary.
  • Closed at 7:49 p.m.

Commission Action:

  • Motion to approve with staff recommendations and dedication of right-of-way for FM 551 expansion was made and seconded.
  • Vote failed.

B. Concept Plan — Case #CP-21-003

Cottages at Greenbriar

  • Public hearing and discussion conducted concurrently with Item 4A.
  • Motion to approve as presented failed by vote.

C. Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment — Case #FLUP-22-001

  • Request to amend FLUP designation from Rural Reserve to Business and Innovation Center
  • Location: South side of Riding Club Road between Stodghill Road and Ben Payne Road
  • Total area: Approximately 70.32 acres across 16 parcels

Staff Presentation:

  • Presented by Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner
  • Included notification details, approval criteria, and Master Thoroughfare Plan context.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 9:18 p.m.
  • Multiple residents spoke in opposition.
  • Closed at 9:47 p.m.

Commission Action:

  • Motion to approve failed by vote.

D. Preliminary Plat — Case #PP-21-004

Iron Ranch Development

  • Preliminary plat to consolidate three lots into one and extend a public water line
  • Location: Former Aries Spa site on the south side of Interstate 30
  • Total area: Approximately 7.78 acres

Staff Presentation:

  • Presented by Ryan Wells

Applicant Presentation:

  • Charles Anglin addressed the Commission.

Commission Action:

  • Motion to approve: Commissioner Burkhart
  • Second: Commissioner Dann
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Director’s Report

  • Ryan Wells reported the City is in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update process.
  • A special work session was scheduled for April 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Chairman Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Burkhart.
  • Meeting adjourned at 10:23 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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