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The mayor said the city owns about 18 acres for future park use near the fire station; roughly one-third of the acreage is developed. Staff reported that sewer lines are being extended to serve the fire station and will run along the south side of the property. The mayor said a permanent restroom facility for the fire station is budgeted and that the city is considering athletic fields and other amenities on undeveloped portions of the site.

Officials also updated commissioners on planned repairs to the TAP Trail where water overtops sidewalks near FM 156. Bids for those trail repairs and associated park projects (including a picnic pavilion near the small playground) went out March 1, with staff expecting contractor selection and work to be complete by mid-September this year.

On the farmers market and community teaching kitchen, the mayor said Haslet requested $2.3 million in congressional project funding for construction; the mayor described that amount as a construction-only request and said architectural and engineering costs would come from the city budget. \"That 2.3 does not pay for the architectural engineering. It pays for construction only,\" he said. Staff said they have an architect line-item in the FY budget and will begin design and engineering soon so the city can expend funds within 12 months if the appropriation is approved.

The mayor also noted the community discussed relaxing ordinances to allow backyard chickens; he reported that the topic was brought up informally and will require ordinance change if pursued. No formal ordinance change or land acquisition was approved at the meeting; staff will continue design and procurement steps pending available funding and council direction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission - 25 Mar 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor provided updates on an 18-acre park site, fire station sewer work, TAP Trail repairs, a new pavilion, and a $2.3 million congressional request for a farmers market and community teaching kitchen; architectural and engineering work are planned pending formal appropriation.","taxTitle","Haslet, Denton County, Texas","taxId",61615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106176,"Haslet officials push TxDOT on signal timing as alternatives to multimillion-dollar Blue Mound widening",160,1506630,1666983,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1&start=1506&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1/thumbnail_1506630.jpg","/articles/6106176/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-officials-push-TxDOT-on-signal-timing-as-alternatives-to-multimillion-dollar-Blue-Mound-widening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106176-df1415f4b512f418a685f9c87581b98f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737425&Signature=I2kzrrHs2M8dCrjZS8fCxlHLUnlXvA1tx5mNQpQ7QIoZNHcxTHhtpwmCIpC7HXb8r5lMdu1YjTvQ7J~S1AUtrq7A6SW5MHJ8~UgtFyuL~M8rA6CniQigYTxALfQMrFMHE1jfPchoamOrFunaG9bvpbFtYDQrO-4wDKVMwUV13KkKvx-zBbQUQ3m4TnCKbf-lvZal7w2kiBII-DwJlx4iwmE-oS~x3yNb-UUjYE7i~8icDHRb1F~hrUrdeEz8uW6VNIG5DLhMXhdpYoIyNpg-0YRO5MibVujakraXX9Qd270iwKfrGQtac8JFbzKlPeRIyUFMEm03GMEbazXFA~L2jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Haslet leaders on March 25 reiterated efforts to relieve congestion on Blue Mound Road (FM 156) and nearby intersections, saying short-term signal timing changes by the Texas Department of Transportation could reduce backups while longer-term designs proceed.

The mayor said an engineering assessment for a full widening from Harmon Road to John Day Road produced a $55 million estimate. He and others said that a less costly approach — targeted dedicated turn lanes and signal optimization — could provide traffic-relief sooner than a full reconstruction.

Commissioners and staff said they have repeatedly requested TxDOT review signal cycle timing, particularly for westbound traffic between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and that TxDOT has made some modifications after prior requests. One commissioner urged staff to continue working with TxDOT: “If we just added more time to that signal cycle, I think that probably would go away,” noting heavy backups at peak hours.

Staff said some intersections are city-owned while others are under TxDOT control and that the city regularly interfaces with TxDOT on requests. Officials said they will pursue both near-term signal adjustments and the longer-term engineering and right-of-way work needed for corridor improvements; no funding commitment or council action on a specific construction project was made at the meeting.","City leaders discussed options to relieve congestion on Blue Mound Road (FM 156), including asking TxDOT to adjust signal cycles and considering targeted turn-lane work rather than an estimated $55 million full widening.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106180,"Haslet leaders discuss new library options, potential nonresident fee and consultant study",201,692575,893805,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1&start=692&end=893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1/thumbnail_692575.jpg","/articles/6106180/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-leaders-discuss-new-library-options-potential-nonresident-fee-and-consultant-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106180-8a82cdeaeca8e69b1687e98083da608f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737425&Signature=hLusqUbpLOM3lBtw828eGNtEbVhgfPtqYZ7ThPHFBAzUEMRXZNnTltNeWDp7~dNl7RME~WiGNA4wfGeMapr~z3kf3dP2dboW8tTO4nCOSjbQ3VzSVVflERsqh3AhYOaXwheVh9Oxdj8I5MSqs46-LyZ~ICnMzdCzg6bBACzCfH3xBGjbv0QWBsC76QMeh7ucOto~Ukl5u33PuBEuEyjE6ynHzHertKCy86f~nbxE4EzUZv9by99TjLB9Xng6Zh40kZof9Qp47KM5eWPUk3W5wCIpoSggHxx49APAFtbIA53uiTFX9aWh6XsFBEUmv33UfzAkoVzd-fwvM-E8Ee~vTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Haslet officials on March 25 reviewed options for library service and facilities as Fort Worth plans a new branch about two miles from the city limits and the local library board considers a possible nonresident fee.

Mayor (speaking in the meeting) said Fort Worth is building a new library on Avondale Haslet Road roughly two miles from Haslet’s limits and noted Fort Worth’s policy charges nonresidents a $50 annual card fee. “It will open within 2 years, as I understand,” the mayor said about the Fort Worth facility. The mayor also gave a rough cost estimate for a potential new Haslet facility: “Why don't you take, 8,000 square feet times $500 a square foot. And that's $4,000,000. Approximately 4,000,000.”

Commissioners and staff discussed whether Haslet should wait to see the effect of the Fort Worth branch before committing to a new local library and raised concerns about capacity. One commissioner said the current library is about 3,500–3,600 gross square feet and sometimes turns nonresidents away from programs because rooms are full. The mayor and staff said the city budget includes funding to retain a consultant to study Haslet’s future growth and facility needs; staff estimated the city’s population could reach about 9,000 once planned housing is complete.

Officials said the conceptual site depicted in materials is not currently city-owned and that the $4 million figure is a ballpark estimate subject to design and engineering. The mayor said the city has not yet investigated potential grant sources in detail.

If the library board pursues a nonresident fee, staff said it would likely require a recommendation to City Council and additional planning; the mayor and staff indicated some attrition of nonresident users could occur if a fee were charged. No formal action was taken; the discussion was an informational workshop item and the city will retain a consultant to study facility needs.","Mayor and library board members discussed a proposed new Haslet library, proximity of a Fort Worth branch, possible nonresident card fees, an estimated $4 million construction cost, and a planned consultant study to assess future needs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106185,"Haslet commission recommends approval of final plat for Schoolhouse Road lots after procedural questions",388,128425,516607,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1&start=128&end=516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784295-e177196a17b74a53f713eb5055abcfc1/thumbnail_128425.jpg","/articles/6106185/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-commission-recommends-approval-of-final-plat-for-Schoolhouse-Road-lots-after-procedural-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106185-46f3ba2c849237fcd6c2141dddbe46c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737425&Signature=hERn9rsqvlIU8t7ARNpk~ilOr47GOYmGjQ3amYE0N1zg6sf2bgrYj0DeUQQNvYgg8WW1aK9AHZSgHwVBUeNv0J5BbmCN3vp9nOAkRLYbwnnC3dqSmLEPDMOve0CPsexQkyVuhj6PYgKSNfaokI2awjEZ1Fxpztw1k6453NVKtne9LBDZqpMQ1XBPxgVjdl8T0Vy~sPN~ydPIyBrGGkbqQXfkkQCL4t7QSuNNcUq3jFqkbsVZcTnitba~tknRhu3wAwApMR4nQTw1xBc9Vodu1wGvdgKVXJP-W4rVuTx02NeZ6EEpPfoKSlnLmSsVuWaMvVJjr5bM14Z4rjjDsF1z6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Haslet Planning and Zoning Commission on March 25 recommended that the City Council approve the final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1504, Schoolhouse Road Addition, after a short discussion about document inconsistencies and buildable area constraints.

Commissioners raised questions about inconsistencies in the plat text and the site’s floodplain designation. One commissioner noted mixed abbreviations in the plat — pointing out that the top-left of the plan read out \"fence post found\" while the lower-right used a different abbreviation — and asked whether staff had “thoroughly checked every aspect of this document to make sure there's not inconsistencies or errors that are material.” That commissioner also asked whether the property is in a floodway and if that would prevent construction on much of the site.

City staff said the property is in the floodway for a portion of the lots and that the buildable area would be limited; they also confirmed the zoning is R-2. Commissioners discussed that future construction would have to be located in the portion of each lot outside the floodplain and noted minimum building footprint requirements referenced in the plat materials.

After the discussion, a commissioner moved to accept the February 25 meeting minutes; the motion was seconded and approved with one abstention. Later, a commissioner moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the final plat to the City Council. The motion was seconded and approved.

The commission’s recommendation now moves the final plat to the City Council for action; staff did not specify a date for council consideration during the discussion.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to accept Feb. 25 meeting minutes: motion made and seconded; motion passed with one abstention.
- Recommendation of final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1504, Schoolhouse Road Addition: motion made and seconded; recommendation passed.","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1504, Schoolhouse Road Addition, after commissioners raised formatting and floodplain questions; the meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes with one abstention.","actionData","errors"]

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