The Week of May 25th - 29th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors!

Sorry for the delay in getting this week’s newsletter out.  Our family took a much-needed vacation and we’re back with renewed energy!

This week we only have the P&Z meeting, but it is an important one!

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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7:00 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

Teleconference

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/62637/5-26-20_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf

***VERY IMPORTANT***
If you are trying to participate in one of the public hearings, you must press *9 to be acknowledged to speak.  If you encounter any problems joining or participating in the meeting, please call our help line at (469) 309-4290 for assistance. The numbers to call in to the meeting and passcodes are in the agenda packet, linked above.

Here are some of the items on the agenda for this meeting:

# 7 : Consider a plat for Willow Springs phase two. 

# 9 - 16 : Public hearings for electronic signs at Wedgeworth, Felty, Cliff and Marvin Elementary schools. 

#17 : Consider the revocation, amendment or renewal of an SUP, specific use permit, for Oak Cliff Recycling. Due to technical difficulties at the last P&Z meeting, the item was continued to this meeting.  The City has set specific rules and standards to ensure safety and stop the multiple fires at this location and is recommending that the business be allowed to continue operations as long as the company agrees and adheres to those guidelines. As stated in a recent newsletter, the primary cause of the fires was a certain machine, which was actually damaged in the December 2019 fire.  Our fire department feels that the business can continue to operate safely if the measures in the development agreement are followed.  My main reason for initially calling for the business closure was because of the danger to our firefighters and to those who live in close proximity to Oak Cliff Recycling.  I trust the judgement of our fire department in making this business safe.  If a large fire were to happen again or if they do not adhere to the terms of the development agreement, I have no doubt that there would not be much forgiveness for the company at that point.  I think that if the business is allowed to continue in a safe manner, that would be ideal, but we will have to see what information is brought forward at the P&Z and Council meetings.   

This is your opportunity to speak for or against the operation of this business.

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I hope that everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend and a wonderful week ahead!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

Melissa Olson
(text) 817-507-5162
molson@waxahachie.com