D.1 Consider approving a PRELIMINARY PLAT for the Kaufman Industrial Park Addition consisting of 2 industrial lots and measuring approximately 31.140 acres, located in the C. Garrett Survey, Abstract No. 383, City of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas. 2900 N Kaufman St. P&Z Case No.: PLAT-26-6 Owner: Kaufman Industrial Park LLC Applicant: Eyncon Engineering & Surveying Item presented by Erica Stubbs, Senior Planner Applicant, Mark Medina, 1202 Tad St., was available for questions and spoke to staff comments. Mr. Medina stated that the only item lacking on the plat is the recording information for Oncor easements Additionally, Mr. Medina spoke regarding the Spectrum easements. Discussion was had regarding whether Spectrum easements are aerial or underground. Mr. Medina presented emails from Spectrum which stated that the easements are being leased from Oncor and lines are located on Oncor’s poles. Commissioner Sacha inquired regarding the status of Wadley Road. Gary Randolph stated that Wadley Road will stop east of the property line and Fuel City will construct the remainder of Wadley Rd. Mr. Randolph stated that Wadley Road will turn left and connect to the feeder road at the Red River property. Discussion ensued. Motion to approve the item with conditions that all staff comments from August 12, 2026 and August 20, 2026 be addressed made by Chairperson Coleman; second by Commissioner McCauley Staff answered questions from the applicant regarding the submittal process. Discussion ensued. A vote was cast. 7 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.