Fate Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - September 19, 2024

City of Fate

Planning and Zoning Commission

Regular Meeting Ledger

Meeting Date: September 19, 2024
Meeting Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Call to Order: 6:02 p.m.
Adjournment: 6:32 p.m.


1. Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Kerry Wiemokly called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed a quorum.

2. Attendance

Planning and Zoning Commission Members Present

  • Kerry Wiemokly, Chairman
  • Karen Kiser
  • Tyler Bushman
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • David Overstreet
  • Autumn Lobinsky
  • Ashley McDaniel (arrived at 6:03 p.m.)

Planning and Zoning Commission Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Robert Highfield, Associate Planner
  • Cynthia Kirchoff, City Attorney
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Joshua McCord, Fire Marshal

3. Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Commission.

A. Approval of Minutes

  • Minutes from the August 15, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

B. Final Plat Approval – Fate 1-30 Commercial LP

  • Final Plat for a 2.625-acre tract subdivided into two commercial lots.
  • Location: Memorial Parkway between Greenbriar Road and Chamberlain Drive.
  • Case Number: FP-24-009.

Action Taken:

  • Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented made by Commissioner Lobinsky.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Bushman, Rathje, Overstreet, McDaniel, Lobinsky
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

5. Action Items / Public Hearings

A. Zoning Change Request – Donut Shop

  • Request to rezone approximately 0.147 acres from Agriculture (A) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
  • Applicants: Steven Nguyen and Hau Nguyen.
  • Purpose: Construction and operation of a donut shop.
  • Case Number: ZR-24-008.

Staff Presentation:

  • Presented by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.

Applicant Presentation:

  • Applicant not present.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 6:16 p.m.
  • No public comment.
  • Closed at 6:16 p.m.

Action Taken:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Bushman.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Overstreet.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Bushman, Rathje, Overstreet, McDaniel
    • Nays: Lobinsky
  • Motion carried.

B. Specific Use Permit – Tattoo Studio

  • Specific Use Permit request for a tattoo studio in Suite 1500 of the Glory Center commercial strip.
  • Applicant: Sticks and Stones Tattoo Studio.
  • Location: 3023 E. Interstate 30, Suite 1500, Fate, Texas.
  • Case Number: SUP-24-004.

Staff Presentation:

  • Presented by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.

Applicant Presentation:

  • Dakota Wooldridge available to answer questions.

Public Hearing:

  • Opened at 6:27 p.m.
  • No public comment.
  • Closed at 6:27 p.m.

Action Taken:

  • Motion to approve made by Commissioner Rathje.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Kiser.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Bushman, Rathje, Overstreet, McDaniel, Lobinsky
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

6. Director of Planning and Development Services Report

  • Announcement of the “Celebrate Fate” event.
  • Notification that the Planning Department received the Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association Texas Chapter.

7. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lobinsky.
  • Seconded by Commissioner Overstreet.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Bushman, Rathje, Overstreet, McDaniel, Lobinsky
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:32 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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