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11 • Regular AgendaCity of Ennis (Ellis County)

183923.

Presented in: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 13 Jul 2026 on 2026-07-13
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 183923.”
LI
YES
CF
Cathy Falkenbach
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
BJ
Bruce Jones
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
SH
Scott Hejny
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
DP
Doris Polk
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
EP
Eric Pierce
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

P&Z Case No.: PLAT-26-12 Owner: Erwin Properties I LP Applicant: 8G Construction Item presented by Jorge Barake, City Planner Motion to approve the item made by Commissioner Estes; second by Vice-Chairperson Hughes. Commissioner Sacha inquired about the property, noting that it currently consists of two tax parcels but only one lot. Staff clarified that the proposed action would consolidate the two parcels into a single parcel. Commissioner Sacha also asked whether the existing structure would be demolished or remain. Staff provided clarification, and discussion ensued. Commissioner Estes questioned if Ideal Storage was part of a franchise; staff clarified the property is owned by Mr. Erwin. A vote was cast. 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion adopted. D.2 Consider approving a FINAL PLAT for the Forest Cove Addition consisting of 1 multi-family residential lot and measuring approximately 14.448 acres, located in the J. Douthet Survey, Abstract No. 305, City of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas. Located at 1600 W Ennis Ave. Ellis CAD ID 182694. P&Z Case No.: PLAT-26-13 Owner: DENT Properties LTD Applicant: Westfall Engineering Item presented by Jorge Barake, City Planner C.1. MINUTES CITY OF ENNIS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M Chad Adams, P.O. Box 1145, Midlothian, Texas, spoke briefly regarding the request. Chairperson Coleman questioned why TXDOT study is not on current site plan. Staff clarified. Discussion was had regarding the conditional approval items, the density of MF-1 zoning district, access from Ennis Ave. and whether a median would be added for safety. Motion to conditionally approve the item made by Commissioner Estes; second by Commissioner Snodgrass. Conditions are as follows: 1) Address staff comments 2) Address franchise utility comments, if any. 3) Update the Traffic Impact Analysis to reflect the current site plan. 4) Address any possible TXDOT concerns. A vote was cast. 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion adopted.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.