Decatur public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the creation of a new public improvement district and authorized the annexation and rezoning of a 1.604-acre tract of land. The council also granted a replat extension and filled a vacancy on the Library Board.
- Approved creation of Vista Park Public Improvement District No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved voluntary annexation of 1.604 acres at Deer Park Road and Thompson Street (Unanimous)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment to change 1.604 acres to Activity Center land use (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1.604 acres to Multi-Family Residential (Unanimous)
- Approved 6-month replat extension for 604 S. Hill St. (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Carol Ann Carson to the Library Board (Unanimous)
Parks Board
The board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Keep Decatur Beautiful contest, Harmon Park playground improvements, and the National Fitness Campaign grant project. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved an ordinance to budget funds for Series 2022 bond expenses in the water and sewer fund and adopted a new policy for non-sufficient funds and returned checks. The council also ruled on several design standard variances and approved a final plat for a 17.479-acre tract.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-11-31 to budget Series 2022 bond expenses for water and sewer fund (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12-26 adopting NSF/returned checks/ACH rejects policy and fee (Unanimous)
- Denied curb/gutter variance for 709 S. Church St. (6-1-0)
- Approved sidewalk variance for 709 S. Church St. (Unanimous)
- Denied curb/gutter variance for 709 S. Church St. on East Collins St. (6-1-0)
- Approved sidewalk variance for 709 S. Church St. on East Collins St. (Unanimous)
- Denied curb/gutter variance for 1201 W. Thompson St. (6-1-0)
- Approved sidewalk variances for 1201 W. Thompson St. and West Eagle Dr. (6-1-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval for the annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and multi-family rezoning of a 1.604-acre tract for a right-of-way extension. It also recommended approval for several sidewalk variances while denying curb and gutter variances for two different properties.
- Recommended approval of Annexation Application A2022-02 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP2022-03 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Zoning Change ZC2022-04 to Multi-Family Residential (5-0)
- Recommended approval of final plat FP2022-03 via Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Recommended denial of curb/gutter variances V2022-12 and V2022-14 at 709 S. Church St. (5-0)
- Recommended approval of sidewalk variances V2022-13 and V2022-15 at 709 S. Church St. (5-0)
- Recommended denial of curb/gutter variance V2022-16 for Decatur ISD at 1201 W. Thompson St. (3-2)
- Recommended approval of sidewalk variances V2022-17 and V2022-18 for Decatur ISD (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved lease agreements for police and fire department vehicles and a public safety computer system. Council also authorized a traffic control project at US 380 and BUS 380 and called for a public hearing regarding the Vista Park Public Improvement District No. 1.
- Approved agreement with TxDOT for traffic control at US 380 and BUS 380 (Unanimous)
- Held first reading of ordinance to budget Series 2022 Bond expenses in Water and Sewer Fund
- Approved $518,000 lease purchase agreement for 13 police vehicles (Unanimous)
- Approved $65,000 lease purchase agreement for a fire department truck (Unanimous)
- Approved professional service agreement with Computer Information Systems, Inc. for police computer system pending legal approval (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution calling for a public hearing on the creation of Vista Park Public Improvement District No. 1 (Unanimous)
City Council
The joint meeting of the Decatur Economic Development Corporation and City Council was held on November 16, 2022. The bodies entered executive session to discuss real property and land acquisition. No action was taken following the session.
Parks Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Keep Decatur Beautiful program, Harmon Park playground improvements, and the National Fitness Campaign grant project. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
City Council passed an ordinance regarding weed abatement and amended the FY 2022-2023 budget to account for ARPA funds. The council also approved several street closures for holiday events and a preliminary plat for the 435-lot Paloma Trails development.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-11-30 regarding weeds and wild growth of vegetation (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-10-25 to amend FY 2022-2023 budget for ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Approved revised performance agreement with GT Products (Unanimous)
- Approved consulting agreement with Moore Data Solutions LLC for Caselle software (Unanimous)
- Awarded city employee group insurance bid and approved employer-paid short term disability (Unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Christmas Tree Lighting and Moonlight Madness parade (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-11-23 to grant annexation petition for 1.604 acre tract (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat PP2022-04 for 435 lots at Paloma Trails (Unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a 435-lot preliminary plat for Paloma Trails and a shared parking agreement for a Dickey's BBQ project. The commission also approved its 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended approval of preliminary plat PP2022-04 for Paloma Trails, a 165.511-acre tract with 435 lots (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Shared Parking and Access Agreement between Decatur Opportunity Fund II. LLC (1400 and 1404 S. FM 51) and FX5 Real Estate, LP (1300 S. FM 51) (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (4-0)
City Council
The council unanimously approved a development agreement with TWS Land Partners for the Paloma Trails development, a 165-acre tract. They also approved several zoning changes, including annexation and rezoning for a planned development at US 380 and Business 380, and a rezoning at 1203 S. State Street. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved development agreement for Paloma Trails (unanimous)
- Adopted updated investment policy for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Expressed support for Runaway Bay wastewater grant applications (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of weed/vegetation nuisance ordinance amendment
- Approved first reading of budget amendment for ARPA funds and capital projects
- Approved annexation and comprehensive plan amendment for 165.51 acres at US 380 (unanimous)
- Approved PD zoning for 165.51 acres at US 380 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 0.195 acres at 1203 S. State Street to 2F district (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board will review several public hearing items regarding special exceptions for accessory structure setbacks. These requests involve encroachments into required rear, front, and side yard setbacks at various properties in the Lipsey Addition.
- Setback encroachment request for 3002 S. FM 51 (Allen Arnold)
- Setback encroachment request for 3109 S. Murvil St. (Kim Chambers)
- Setback encroachment request for 3107 S. Murvil St. regarding side yard (Kim Chambers/Keitha D'Ann Stone)
- Setback encroachment request for 3107 S. Murvil St. regarding front yard (Kim Chambers/Keitha D'Ann Stone)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider four requests for setback encroachment special exceptions. These requests involve existing detached accessory structures that do not meet current zoning requirements for front, side, or rear yards.
- Request for 1.1-foot rear yard setback encroachment at 3002 S. FM 51
- Request for 23.6-foot front yard setback encroachment at 3109 S. Murvil St.
- Request for 3-foot side yard setback encroachment at 3107 S. Murvil St.
- Request for 2.55-foot front yard setback encroachment at 3107 S. Murvil St.
Board of Adjustment
The Board will consider a public hearing regarding a variance request for an apartment complex. The applicant seeks to reduce required parking spaces for dwelling units and recreational areas.
- Variance request to reduce dwelling unit parking from 459 spaces to 357 spaces at 1500 South Deer Park Road
- Variance request to reduce recreational area parking requirements from 62 spaces to zero at 1500 South Deer Park Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a parking variance request for a multi-family residential property. The applicant seeks to reduce required parking spaces for the complex and eliminate required spaces for a standalone recreational building.
- ZBA2022-05: Request to reduce parking spaces from 459 to 357 at 1500 South Deer Park Road
- ZBA2022-05: Request to reduce parking spaces for a standalone recreational building from 62 to 0
- Approval of July 18, 2022, meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request regarding parking regulations for an apartment complex in the Multiple-Family Residential District. The applicant seeks to reduce required dwelling unit parking and recreational area parking.
- Variance request to reduce dwelling unit parking from 459 spaces to 357 spaces at 1500 South Deer Park Road
- Variance request to reduce recreational/private area parking from 62 spaces to zero spaces at 1500 South Deer Park Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a zoning variance regarding parking requirements for an apartment complex. The applicant seeks to reduce the required number of dwelling unit spaces and recreational area spaces.
- Variance request for 1500 South Deer Park Road to reduce parking from 459 to 357 spaces
- Variance request to reduce recreational/commercial parking from 62 spaces to zero
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding parking requirements for a multi-family development and setback exceptions for a residential property. The board will also select a Vice-Chairman and approve the 2022 meeting schedule.
- ZBA2022-01: Request to reduce parking spaces from 540 to 444 and from 65 to 19 at 1555 W. US Highway 380
- ZBA2022-02: Request for a 14.2-foot front yard setback encroachment at 905 S. Perrin St. along west Hale Street
- ZBA2022-03: Request for a 22.3-foot front yard setback encroachment at 905 S. Perrin St. along south Perrin Street
- ZBA2022-04: Request for a 3.7-foot front yard setback encroachment for an accessory structure at 905 S. Perrin St.
Board of Adjustment
The Board will select a Vice-Chairman and review the September 20, 2021, minutes. Public hearings include several requests for zoning variances regarding parking space reductions and yard setback encroachments.
- Parking variance for 1555 W. US Highway 380 to reduce spaces from 540 to 444
- Parking variance for 1555 W. US Highway 380 to reduce spaces from 65 to 19
- Setback encroachment at 905 S. Perrin St. regarding a 14.2' front yard intrusion
- Setback encroachment at 905 S. Perrin St. regarding a 22.3' front yard intrusion
- Setback encroachment at 905 S. Perrin St. regarding a 3.7' front yard intrusion