03/14/2022-PZ-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Shane Stone, Sally Amendola, Allen McAlister, Phillip Surles, Jason Miller
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jackie Turner, Matt Fuller, Bo Cooper
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Permit Technician Stefani Dodson
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
Phillip Surles called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
No citizens came forward to speak.
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
1.MINUTES FROM 12132022
Sally Amendola made a motion to accept the minutes with a correction to the agenda on the date.
The minutes are from 121321 instead of 2022. Motion was seconded by Allen McAlister. Motion
passes unanimously.
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGE PH
Conduct a Public Hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1)
of approximately 15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City of
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MINUTESPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONMONDAY, MARCH 14, 20227:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Shane Stone, Sally Amendola, Allen McAlister, Phillip Surles, Jason MillerBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:Jackie Turner, Matt Fuller, Bo CooperSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Permit Technician Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.Phillip Surles called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m.2.CITIZEN INPUT:No citizens came forward to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.MINUTES FROM 12132022Sally Amendola made a motion to accept the minutes with a correction to the agenda on the date. The minutes are from 121321 instead of 2022. Motion was seconded by Allen McAlister. Motionpasses unanimously.4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.No items were removed from the consent agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGE PH
Conduct a Public Hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1)
of approximately 15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City of
Sanger and generally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of the
intersection of Chisam Rd and I35.
Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. She
explains there was a piece of the land that was left out of the Zoning years ago. The reason this is
being brought to the board is to zone it the same as surrounding properties.
No Citizens came forward to speak. Phillip Surles closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
6.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGE
Consider a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1) of approximately
15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City of Sanger and
generally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of the intersection of
Chisam Rd and I35.
Phillip Surles makes a motion to approve. Jason Miller seconded the motion. Motion passes
unanimously with a 50 vote.
7.PARKBROOK ZONING CHANGE PH
Conduct a Public Hearing for a zoning change from Residential 1 (R1) to Planned Development
(PD) of approximately 19.1 acres land described as Marion Point Acres Block A, Lot 1A, 2A, 3A,
4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A within the City of Sanger and generally located on the east side of Marion
Rd and approximately 1181 feet north of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455.
Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. She
explains that the developer is wanting to change the zoning from R1 (Residential 1) to a PD. They
are wanting to have 33 residential 44 Town Homes and 3 open lots.
Steve Rork 5001 Crown Ct stands to speak to the board.
We met with all the residence and we were suppose to be a closed gate community. He also says
that this will be a safety hazard to have all the traffic.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds explains to the citizen that Sanger Estates was
not ever suppose to be a gated community.
Mr. Sahid stands to speak to the board and explains that Park Brook is already platted for 57 lots.
He goes over his plans of the development.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds pointed out it is only platted for 8 lots.
Mike Meril 5005 Diamond Dr stands to speak to the board and states that he is opposed to a lot
of what they are hearing at the meeting. He does not want the townhomes or the street to go
through their neighborhood.
Jody Roberts states that for almost 5 years he has been trying to get the drainage fixed. The
water covers most of his 10 acres. For 5years nothing has been fixed. Now with these new homes
it will only get worse. He asked if the pond on Park Brook is ever going to be fixed?
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MINUTESPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONMONDAY, MARCH 14, 20227:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Shane Stone, Sally Amendola, Allen McAlister, Phillip Surles, Jason MillerBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:Jackie Turner, Matt Fuller, Bo CooperSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Permit Technician Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.Phillip Surles called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m.2.CITIZEN INPUT:No citizens came forward to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.MINUTES FROM 12132022Sally Amendola made a motion to accept the minutes with a correction to the agenda on the date. The minutes are from 121321 instead of 2022. Motion was seconded by Allen McAlister. Motionpasses unanimously.4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.No items were removed from the consent agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGE PHConduct a Public Hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1)of approximately 15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City ofSanger and generally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of theintersection of Chisam Rd and I35. Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. Sheexplains there was a piece of the land that was left out of the Zoning years ago. The reason this isbeing brought to the board is to zone it the same as surrounding properties.No Citizens came forward to speak. Phillip Surles closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.6.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGEConsider a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1) of approximately15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City of Sanger andgenerally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of the intersection ofChisam Rd and I35. Phillip Surles makes a motion to approve. Jason Miller seconded the motion. Motion passesunanimously with a 50 vote.7.PARKBROOK ZONING CHANGE PHConduct a Public Hearing for a zoning change from Residential 1 (R1) to Planned Development(PD) of approximately 19.1 acres land described as Marion Point Acres Block A, Lot 1A, 2A, 3A,4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A within the City of Sanger and generally located on the east side of MarionRd and approximately 1181 feet north of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455.Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. Sheexplains that the developer is wanting to change the zoning from R1 (Residential 1) to a PD. Theyare wanting to have 33 residential 44 Town Homes and 3 open lots. Steve Rork 5001 Crown Ct stands to speak to the board.We met with all the residence and we were suppose to be a closed gate community. He also saysthat this will be a safety hazard to have all the traffic. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds explains to the citizen that Sanger Estates wasnot ever suppose to be a gated community. Mr. Sahid stands to speak to the board and explains that Park Brook is already platted for 57 lots. He goes over his plans of the development.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds pointed out it is only platted for 8 lots.Mike Meril 5005 Diamond Dr stands to speak to the board and states that he is opposed to a lotof what they are hearing at the meeting. He does not want the townhomes or the street to gothrough their neighborhood. Jody Roberts states that for almost 5 years he has been trying to get the drainage fixed. The
water covers most of his 10 acres. For 5years nothing has been fixed. Now with these new homes
it will only get worse. He asked if the pond on Park Brook is ever going to be fixed?
Citizen 7024 Adtel said they are worried about the safety of the kids. Also points out the drainage
is bad in Sanger Estates. Also explains the crime rate will increase.
Juan Gloria 7016 Adtel
He explains that they have an issue with the water that is standing behind their home. The water just
stands there and doesnt drain properly. He explains him and his wife have been trying to get this
fixed since they moved in.
Ronnie Beard 2732 FM 455
The water is a major problem as they have dealt with the flooding on their property. Continuing to
build is going to bring more water problems. He said with population increase the crime will also as
that is the nature of the beast. He asked how is Marion Rd going to handle it? He told the board he
appreciates them.
Close Public Hearing at 7:57 pm.
8.PARKBROOK ZONING CHANGE
Consider a request for a zoning change from Residential 1 (R1) to Planned Development (PD)
of approximately 19.1 acres land described as Marion Point Acres Block A, Lot 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A,
5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A within the City of Sanger and generally located on the east side of Marion Rd
and approximately 1181 feet north of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455.
Jason Miller makes a motion to oppose. Sally Amendola seconded the motion. Motion passes
unanimously with a 50 vote.
9.LANE RANCH ZONING CHANGE PH
Conduct a Public Hearing for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Planned Development (IPD)
of approximately 326 acres land described as A0029A R BEEBE, Tract 56, 56A, 56B, 60, 61 and
65 within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of FM 455 and approximately
330 feet east of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455 and continuing south to McReynolds
Rd.
Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. She
goes over the map that is in the packet and explains a little about what the developer is planning.
Philliip Surles closes the public hearing at 8:13 p.m.
10.LANE RANCH ZONING CHANGE
Consider Ordinance XXXXXX regarding a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Planned
Development (IPD) of approximately 326 acres land described as A0029A R BEEBE, Tract 56,
56A, 56B, 60, 61 and 65 within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of FM
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MINUTESPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONMONDAY, MARCH 14, 20227:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Shane Stone, Sally Amendola, Allen McAlister, Phillip Surles, Jason MillerBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:Jackie Turner, Matt Fuller, Bo CooperSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Permit Technician Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.Phillip Surles called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m.2.CITIZEN INPUT:No citizens came forward to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.MINUTES FROM 12132022Sally Amendola made a motion to accept the minutes with a correction to the agenda on the date. The minutes are from 121321 instead of 2022. Motion was seconded by Allen McAlister. Motionpasses unanimously.4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.No items were removed from the consent agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGE PHConduct a Public Hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1)of approximately 15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City ofSanger and generally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of theintersection of Chisam Rd and I35. Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. Sheexplains there was a piece of the land that was left out of the Zoning years ago. The reason this isbeing brought to the board is to zone it the same as surrounding properties.No Citizens came forward to speak. Phillip Surles closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.6.BLUE STAR ZONING CHANGEConsider a request for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Industrial 1 (I1) of approximately15.69 acres land described as A0725A S.F. Lynch, Tract 13A within the City of Sanger andgenerally located on the east side of I35 and approximately 2150 feet south of the intersection ofChisam Rd and I35. Phillip Surles makes a motion to approve. Jason Miller seconded the motion. Motion passesunanimously with a 50 vote.7.PARKBROOK ZONING CHANGE PHConduct a Public Hearing for a zoning change from Residential 1 (R1) to Planned Development(PD) of approximately 19.1 acres land described as Marion Point Acres Block A, Lot 1A, 2A, 3A,4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A within the City of Sanger and generally located on the east side of MarionRd and approximately 1181 feet north of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455.Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. Sheexplains that the developer is wanting to change the zoning from R1 (Residential 1) to a PD. Theyare wanting to have 33 residential 44 Town Homes and 3 open lots. Steve Rork 5001 Crown Ct stands to speak to the board.We met with all the residence and we were suppose to be a closed gate community. He also saysthat this will be a safety hazard to have all the traffic. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds explains to the citizen that Sanger Estates wasnot ever suppose to be a gated community. Mr. Sahid stands to speak to the board and explains that Park Brook is already platted for 57 lots. He goes over his plans of the development.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds pointed out it is only platted for 8 lots.Mike Meril 5005 Diamond Dr stands to speak to the board and states that he is opposed to a lotof what they are hearing at the meeting. He does not want the townhomes or the street to gothrough their neighborhood. Jody Roberts states that for almost 5 years he has been trying to get the drainage fixed. Thewater covers most of his 10 acres. For 5years nothing has been fixed. Now with these new homesit will only get worse. He asked if the pond on Park Brook is ever going to be fixed?Citizen 7024 Adtel said they are worried about the safety of the kids. Also points out the drainageis bad in Sanger Estates. Also explains the crime rate will increase.Juan Gloria 7016 AdtelHe explains that they have an issue with the water that is standing behind their home. The water juststands there and doesnt drain properly. He explains him and his wife have been trying to get thisfixed since they moved in.Ronnie Beard 2732 FM 455The water is a major problem as they have dealt with the flooding on their property. Continuing tobuild is going to bring more water problems. He said with population increase the crime will also asthat is the nature of the beast. He asked how is Marion Rd going to handle it? He told the board heappreciates them.Close Public Hearing at 7:57 pm.8.PARKBROOK ZONING CHANGEConsider a request for a zoning change from Residential 1 (R1) to Planned Development (PD)of approximately 19.1 acres land described as Marion Point Acres Block A, Lot 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A,5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A within the City of Sanger and generally located on the east side of Marion Rdand approximately 1181 feet north of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455.Jason Miller makes a motion to oppose. Sally Amendola seconded the motion. Motion passesunanimously with a 50 vote.9.LANE RANCH ZONING CHANGE PHConduct a Public Hearing for a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Planned Development (IPD)of approximately 326 acres land described as A0029A R BEEBE, Tract 56, 56A, 56B, 60, 61 and65 within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of FM 455 and approximately330 feet east of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455 and continuing south to McReynoldsRd. Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. Shegoes over the map that is in the packet and explains a little about what the developer is planning.Philliip Surles closes the public hearing at 8:13 p.m.10.LANE RANCH ZONING CHANGEConsider Ordinance XXXXXX regarding a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Planned
Development (IPD) of approximately 326 acres land described as A0029A R BEEBE, Tract 56,
56A, 56B, 60, 61 and 65 within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of FM
455 and approximately 330 feet east of the intersection of Marion Rd and FM 455 and continuing
south to McReynolds Rd.
There was a brief discussion with the board. Allen McAlister made a motion to approve. Sally
Amendola seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
11.US CONCRETE SUP PH
Conduct a Public Hearing for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Concrete Batching Plant
use on approximately 5 acres of land described as A00290A R. BEEBE, TR 122, zoned as
Industrial 2 (I2) within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of Utility Rd and
approximately 1560 feet east I35.
Phillip Surles opens the public hearing at 8:15.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds gives brief statement about the project. She
explains that there was previously a concrete batch plant at this location about 20 years ago. She
also states that it has not be active for about 20 years. Director of Development Services Ramie
Hammonds explains staff is recommending denial, because Utility rd is not in shape to keep up with
the heavy trucks that would be going in an out of the plant. Also the dust that a batch plant creates
would be a problem to surrounding businesses.
Phillip Surles closes the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.
12.US CONCRETE SUP
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Concrete Batching Plant
use on approximately 5 acres of land described as A00290A R. BEEBE, TR 122, zoned as
Industrial 2 (I2) within the City of Sanger and generally located on the south side of Utility Rd and
approximately 1560 feet east I35.
John, Operation Manager, with US Concrete explains to the board that they are wanting to open this
site back up as the growth is moving to Sanger. He said that is has been closed for a long time but it
has always been a batch plant it just hasn't been used. He stated that this would be called their
satellite plant and would have 23 trucks, at most 8 trucks once it is busy. He said as far as the dust
he has plants all over around restaurants, paint and body shops, etc. They do have to follow the
TCEQ rules and regulations.
Jason Miller makes a motion to oppose the SUP. Shane Stone seconded the motion. Motion
passes with a 41 vote.
13.INFORMATION ITEMS:
No items
14.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No items were discussed.
15.ADJOURN.
As there are not further items on the agenda Phillip Surles adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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