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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - November 16, 2023

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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

City of Fate, Texas
Date: November 16, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:05 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
  • Aaron Jackson
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • Tyler Bushman

Commission Members Absent

  • David Overstreet

City Staff Present

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

2. Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Commission.

Items

  • Approval of minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting.
  • Final Plat approval for Phase 2 of the Monterra Residential Subdivision:
    • Approximately 119.614 acres.
    • 327 single-family residential lots.
    • Located north of Monterra Phase 1A at the northern terminus of Ben Pane Road.
    • Case #FP-23-006.

Discussion

  • Difference between the Monterra and Montarra developments.

Action

  • Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented:
    • Moved by Commissioner Jackson.
    • Seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Dann, Wiemokly, Kiser, Jackson, Rathje, Bushman.
    • Nays: None.
  • Motion carried unanimously.

4. Action Items / Public Hearings

A. Special Use Permit — Used Car Dealership at Rockwall Fate Self Storage

Case #SUP-23-003

Request

  • Special Use Permit to allow a used car dealership office and five associated parking spaces at an existing self-storage facility.
  • Property address: 4480 I-30 Frontage Road.
  • Zoned Planned Development with a base zoning of General Commercial.

Staff Presentation

  • Presented by Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner.
  • Reviewed project description, zoning context, approval criteria, public notice, and recommended conditions.

Public Notice

  • Notices sent: 5
  • Responses: 0
  • In favor: 0
  • Against: 0

Applicant Presentation

  • Presented by Mohammad Nikpour, Owner.

Public Hearing

  • Opened at 6:35 p.m.
  • No public comments.
  • Closed at 6:35 p.m.

Action

  • Motion to approve SUP-23-003 with staff-recommended conditions:
    • Moved by Commissioner Bushman.
    • Seconded by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Dann, Wiemokly, Kiser, Jackson, Rathje, Bushman.
    • Nays: None.
  • Motion carried unanimously.

B. Zoning Change and Special Use Permit — FM 552

Cases #ZR-23-007 and #SUP-23-002

Request

  • Zoning change from Agriculture (A) to General Commercial (GC).
  • Special Use Permit to allow “Specialty Trade Contractors.”
  • One-acre site with an existing 2,400 square-foot building.
  • Located north of FM 552, approximately 830 feet west of Dismore Lane.

Staff Presentation

  • Presented by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services.
  • Reviewed project description, comprehensive plan consistency, approval criteria, fiscal analysis, and recommended conditions.

Public Notice

  • Notices sent: 5
  • Responses: 2
  • In favor: 2
  • Against: 0

Applicant Presentation

  • Applicant was not present.

Public Hearings

  • ZR-23-007:
    • Opened at 6:55 p.m.
    • No public comments.
    • Closed at 6:55 p.m.
  • SUP-23-002:
    • Opened at 6:55 p.m.
    • No public comments.
    • Closed at 6:55 p.m.

Actions

  • ZR-23-007:
    • Motion to approve with staff recommendations:
      • Moved by Commissioner Rathje.
      • Seconded by Chairman Dann.
    • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • SUP-23-002:
    • Motion to approve:
      • Moved by Commissioner Bushman.
      • Amended by Commissioner Jackson to include staff-recommended conditions.
      • Seconded by Commissioner Bushman.
    • Vote: Unanimous approval.

5. Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Commissioners were provided copies of:
    • Adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan.
    • Focus Area Plan.
    • Strategic Playbook (adopted October 2021).
  • Commissioners were advised of upcoming larger projects.

6. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn:
    • Moved by Commissioner Jackson.
    • Seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:05 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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