Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - May 16, 2024

The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry


City of Fate

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Date: May 16, 2024
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.


1. 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.

Commission Members Present:

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

Commission Members Absent:

  • None

City Staff Present:

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Cynthia Kirchoff, City Attorney
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary

2. Public Comment

  • No individuals were present wishing to speak.

All consent agenda items were considered routine and acted upon by one motion.

Items:

  • A. Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from April 18, 2024.
  • B. Preliminary Plat approval for a 3.43-acre tract to be subdivided into three commercial lots, located at the southeast corner of SH 66 and Woodcreek Boulevard.
    • Applicant: Paras Goel of Auxia, LLC
    • Case #: PP-24-001
  • C. Final Plat approval for a 5.92-acre tract to be subdivided into four commercial lots, located on the I-30 frontage road between Fate Village Drive and West Greenbriar Road.
    • Applicant: Fate 1-30 Commercial LP
    • Case #: FP-24-003

Action:

  • Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Jackson.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (7–0).
  • Chairman Dann declared the motion carried.

4. Action Items / Public Hearings

A. Zoning Change Request — Case # ZR-24-003

Request:

  • Rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Residential Estate (RE) on two 1.25-acre parcels totaling approximately 2.5 acres, to allow for one single-family home.

Applicant:

  • Jose Urbina

Staff Summary:

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services, presented an overview and answered Commission questions.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 6:10 p.m.
  • No public speakers.
  • Closed at 6:10 p.m.

Action:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Wiemokly.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (7–0).
  • Chairman Dann declared the motion carried.

B. Specific Use Permit — Tattoo Studio — Case # SUP-24-002

Request:

  • Specific Use Permit for a tattoo studio in Suite 334 of the Iron Ranch development, a 60-suite commercial project.
  • Location: 4176 E. Highway 30, Suite 334, Fate, Texas 75032.

Applicant:

  • Sticks and Stones Tattoo Studio

Applicant Representatives Present:

  • Madison Owens
  • Dakota Wooldridge

Staff Summary:

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services, presented an overview and answered Commission questions.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 6:20 p.m.
  • No public speakers.
  • Closed at 6:20 p.m.

Action:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (7–0).
  • Chairman Dann declared the motion carried.

5. Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner, was reported to be out of the country.
  • Reminder provided regarding the Texas APA Conference scheduled for October 16–18 in Allen, Texas.

6. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Jackson.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval (7–0).
  • Chairman Dann declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25 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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