Hello Friends!
They say that Fall is upon us and hopefully we will see some of that this next week!
I want to take a quick second to mention that even though a lot of the things that I feel y'all need to know about aren't positive ones, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Council from time-to-time just to say 'Thank you' for either serving or a recent decision that was made. I reached out this past week regarding a decision that was made about Gateway Monument. They denied the request for WCDC (sales tax) funds and I think they made a good decision in this case. Even though I think a 'Welcome to Waxahachie' or 'You're now in Waxahachie' sign might be a good thing in the proper location, I agree with some on Council who said the price tag was way too much for what was proposed and the location wasn't the best. At any rate, I just want to throw that out there that more often than not, Council members only hear from residents when there's something wrong or regarding something negative, so if you get a chance, please drop them a quick email or letter for something positive some time. Trust me - they'd really appreciate something like that. Their contact information can be found on the city's website here: https://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/index.php
Now then, let's get to some city business! You can always check back on the city's calendar to see if any new meetings are added after this newsletter goes out. The link to the calendar is here: https://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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6:30 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
This briefing session will review items for the 7:00 PM regular P&Z meeting.
Public able to attend? Yes
Will it be live-streamed? No
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7:00 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://storage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/185036/9-27-22_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf
I'm going to preface this with a note because every case on this agenda is for a plat and there is not a public hearing on these items tonight, so if there is something on there that you would like to address the Commission about, please do so during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. I will point out two cases that I think folks will want to know about, but again, please keep in mind that these are NOT public hearings. The Commission will hear from staff, sometimes ask questions of staff or the applicant, but that's it.
3 - Public Comments - Persons may address the P&Z Commission on any issues.
5 - Consider a request for a Plat of Levante, located on the west side of Howard Rd., across from 3175 Howard Rd. The applicant is requesting to plat approximately 150 acres into 121 single-family lots and four open space lots. Staff is recommending approval per the following comment (which I don't always include, but this one is particularly important) - The Applicant revise and update the plat in the future to reflect the right-of-way improvements required by the TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis).
10 - Consider a request for a Plat of Villaggio at Victron Park, located SW of the intersection of Butcher Rd. and US HWY 77. The applicant requests to plat the subject 16.925 acres of property into 143 residential lots and 19 open space lots, which is a townhome development within the Victron Park PD (Planned Development). All lot size, dimension, setback, and easement requirements have been met in accordance with the Victron Park PD. Staff recommends Approval, as presented.
Public able to attend? Yes
Will it be live-streamed? Yes, at the following link: https://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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1:30 PM - Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Senior Center
122 Park Hills Dr.
Agenda Packet: https://storage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/184951/9-28-22_Senior_Center_Advisory_Agenda_Packet.pdf
3 - Public Comments
4 - Approval of May 18 and July 20 minutes. I mention this in particular, because it provides a LITTLE bit of background into some of the topics of this meeting. There is no other supporting documentation in the packet other than those draft minutes, to give us more information about what is going on.
6 - Discuss and consider Buffalo Creek Baptist Church donation
7 - Discuss and consider changing operating hours
8 - Hear and consider Master Gardener's STEAM Garden Greenhouse proposal
9 - Discuss and consider upcoming Senior Center activities
Public able to attend? Yes
Will it be live-streamed? No
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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8:30 AM - City Council Notice of Potential Quorum due to Coffee with the Mayor event
Waxahachie Civic Center
2000 Civic Center Lane
There is a link on the city's website regarding this event: https://www.waxahachie.com/news_detail_T6_R319.php
"Please join us for Coffee with the Mayor on Thursday, September 29th at 8:30 AM. Hear updates from the City of Waxahachie, Waxahachie ISD and Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce on exciting current developments in our growing community."
Public able to attend? Yes
Will it be live-streamed? Not to my knowledge, but it would be great if it is!!
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That's all for this week, folks! I hope y'all have a great rest of your weekend and a wonderful week ahead!
Your Friendly Neighbor,
Melissa Olson
(text) 817-507-5162
olsonfortexas@gmail.com
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