Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · January 8, 2024
Minutes
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 08, 2024, 7:00 PM
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
There being a quorum Commissioner Miller called the Planning and Zoning meeting to order at
7:07 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner, Place 2 Sally Amendola
Commissioner, Place 3 Jackie Turner
Commissioner, Place 4 Allen McAlister
Commissioner, Place 5 Jacob Gastelum
Commissioner, Place 6 Jason Miller
Commissioner, Place 7 Lisa Freeman
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner, Place 1 Shane Stone
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, and Secretary Stefani Dodson
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No citizens came forward.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action of the minutes from December 11, 2023, meeting.
Commissioner Miller makes a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Amendola, Commissioner Gastelum, Commissioner
McAlister, Commissioner Turner. The motion passes unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2. Conduct a public hearing on an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-11-22 to amend the
planned development language and add 21.17 acres of land described as A0029A R
BEEBE, 65B, within the City of Sanger, and generally located south of FM 455 and east
of Indian Lane.
Commissioner Miller Opens the Public Hearing at 7:08 P.M.
Director Hammonds goes over the project. She goes over all of the changes they propose
in the PD.
Casey McGinnis stood up to speak to the board about their project. He explains that
they were able to work with the school to allow them to have some property for their
tennis courts. They want to add this property to their development and update the PD.
Commissioner Miller closes the Public Hearing at 7:27 P.M.
3. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Outside Sales
and Display, on the west end 8.17 acres of land described as A1241A TIERWESTER,
TR 165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the east side of I-
35 at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street.
Commissioner Miller Opens the Public Hearing at 7:28 P.M.
Director Hammonds goes over the SUP explaining their current one is close to the
expiration date.
Commissioner Miller closes the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-11-22 to
amend the planned development language and add 21.17 acres of land described as
A0029A R BEEBE, 65B, within the City of Sanger, and generally located south of FM 455
and east of Indian Lane.
Director Hammonds explains that this is the same project that was presented earlier in
the public hearing.
Commissioner McAlister makes a motion to approve with the condition all comments
are met by City Council.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Miller, Commissioner Gastelum, Commissioner Amendola,
Commissioner Turner. The motion passes unanimously.
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5. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for
Outside Sales and Display, on the west end 8.17 acres of land described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the
east side of I-35 at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street.
Director Hammonds explains that this is the same project that was presented earlier in
the public hearing.
Commissioner Miller makes a motion to approve with a 2-year expiration.
Commissioner Gastelum seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Commissioner McAlister, Commissioner Amendola, Commissioner Freeman,
Commissioner Turner. The motion passes unanimously.
6. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being
1.010 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of
Duck Creek Road at the intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
Director Hammonds goes over the project explaining the applicant wants to make 4
single family lots from the 1 unplatted tract. She explains they are also needing a side
yard setback variance from 8 ft to 7.5 ft. for the current home.
The board had a brief discussion over the right of way and if there was going to be an
easement. The applicant explained they have asked for a variance to allow the current
right of way to stay as it is a developed neighborhood.
Director Hammonds explained that the variance will be going in front of City Council.
Commissioner Miller makes a motion to approve with the condition all comments are
met by City Council.
Commissioner McAlister seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Turner, Commissioner Gastelum, Commissioner Amendola,
Commissioner Freeman. The motion passes unanimously.
7. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duncan Retail, being 5.770
acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the east side of the I-35
Frontage Road approximately 60 feet north of the intersection of I-35 Frontage Road
and S 5th Street.
Director Hammonds goes over the project and explains the applicant wants to create 5
commercial lots from the 1 unplatted lot. She stated there is currently an existing
business that is on the property.
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Commissioner Miller makes a motion to approve with the condition all comments are
met by City Council.
Commissioner Turner seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Commissioner McAlister, Commissioner Gastelum, Commissioner
Amendola, Commissioner Freeman. The motion passes unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were discussed.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. FM455 & 1-35 Update
Director Hammonds updates the board on the roadway construction.
ADJOURN
There being no further items Commissioner Miller adjourns the meeting at 7:39 P.M.
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Agenda
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 08, 2024, 7:00 PM
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
CITIZENS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Commission on any matter. Comments related
to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Citizens are allowed 3
minutes to speak. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form and include the topic(s) to
be presented. Citizens who wish to address the Commission with regard to matters on the
agenda will be received at the time the item is considered. The Commission is not allowed to
converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen input.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Commissioner to remove the item(s) for additional discussion.
Any items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for individual consideration.
1. Consideration and possible action of the minutes from December 11, 2023, meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2. Conduct a public hearing on an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-11-22 to amend the
planned development language and add 21.17 acres of land described as A0029A R
BEEBE, 65B, within the City of Sanger, and generally located south of FM 455 and east
of Indian Lane.
3. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Outside Sales
and Display, on the west end 8.17 acres of land described as A1241A TIERWESTER,
TR 165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the east side of I-
35 at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-11-22 to
amend the planned development language and add 21.17 acres of land described as
A0029A R BEEBE, 65B, within the City of Sanger, and generally located south of FM 455
and east of Indian Lane.
5. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for
Outside Sales and Display, on the west end 8.17 acres of land described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the
east side of I-35 at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street.
6. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being
1.010 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of
Duck Creek Road at the intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
7. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duncan Retail, being 5.770
acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the east side of the I-35
Frontage Road approximately 60 feet north of the intersection of I-35 Frontage Road
and S 5th Street.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this item is to allow the Chairman and Commissioners to bring forward items
they wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Commissioner may inquire about a subject for which
notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject
on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with
a consensus of the Commission or at the call of the Chairman.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. FM455 & 1-35 Update
ADJOURN
NOTE: The Commission reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item
on its open meeting agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including,
without limitation Sections 551.071-551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall that is
readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on the City of Sanger
website on January 4, 2024, at 8:30 AM.
Stefani Dodson
Stefani Dodson, Secretary
The Historical Church is wheelchair accessible. Request for additional accommodations or sign
interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
prior to the meeting by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 940.458.7930.
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