Your Attendance Matters – Decisive Council Meeting Approaches
Fate, TX – Fate residents face a critical juncture as they prepare for the City Council vote on Monday, December 4th, 2023, regarding a proposed high-density multifamily project. Spearheaded by Hunt Land Holdings, LLC., operating under a Limited Partnership named Fate I-30 Commercial, LP, the project has encountered repeated delays in the approval process, prompting concerns among citizens about potential tactics aimed at catching them off guard.
The legal description of the project site includes Parcel ID 329992 (A0208 D THEDFORD. LOT 3. 13.0440 ACRES – NORTH PART OF LOT 3) and Parcel ID 12848 (A0208 D THEDFORD. LOT 2. 42.6780 ACRES). The case is officially registered as ZR-23-004. (Click Here for Copy of Case Document in it’s entirety.)
We do not believe that it is a coincidence that the City has waited until the last possible moment to post the upcoming meeting agenda. This action indicates an attempt by the City to stiffle dissent and opposition among Fate residents. It should be concerning to all residents that their City would stoop to such shady tactics.
The proposed development site, covering approximately 28.455 acres at the northeast corner of Memorial Parkway and Greenbriar Road, across from the Fresh Shopping Center, is officially described as a “Planned Development for a Horizontal Mixed-Use Development.” It includes provisions for commercial spaces, live/work units, townhomes, and multifamily residences.
This City Council has a history of approving Zone Changes against the will of the people. Nonetheless, it is imperative that the Citizens of Fate show up en masse to object; otherwise, they will be faced with hundreds of new apartments, a false promise that commercials will ever be developed, an unusable trail that the citizens will have to pay for, increased traffic at an already crowded intersection, noise, and other issues that will degrade the quality of life in Fate.
It’s crucial for citizens to direct their objections by noting that the approval of the zone change will put the council at odds with Texas Statute Title 7, Chapter 211. This statute, Sec. 211.004, emphasizes that zoning MUST be in compliance with a comprehensive plan that is designed to:
- (1) lessen congestion in the streets;
- (2) secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;
- (3) promote health and the general welfare;
- (4) provide adequate light and air;
- (5) prevent the overcrowding of land;
- (6) avoid undue concentration of population; or
- (7) facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, schools, parks, and other public requirements.
Residents should specifically direct attention to the fact that by approving the application, the City Council is in violation of sub-paragraphs 1, 3, 5, and 6 and they chose to approve the development, they may be setting the city up for a lawsuit.
The upcoming meeting will be a crucial juncture, where citizens are encouraged to voice their concerns during the Public Hearing. This development will be Item 11D on the agenda… after the joint session with the MUD. It remains to be seen if the Mayor will choose to bump up the item on the agenda … so the people should be certain not to be late. But bring a snack just in case because it could be a long night.
The City council is likely to approve the zone change and PD unless the citizens show up en masse, and voice their concerns. The fate of their community may well depend on their united and active participation. Fate residents need to be aware that two City Council members, Heather Buegeler, Place 1, and Jim DeLand, Place 5, are up for re-election next year. As citizens voice their concerns, they should remind these members that voters will remember their vote on this critical matter.
To ensure your voice is heard, we encourage residents to download and fill out this form before attending the upcoming meetings. This proactive measure will help prevent any unforeseen shortages of supplies during crucial discussions.