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CITY OF DESOTO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Case Z-1527-24

The City of DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Zoning Case Z-1527-24 to consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the expansion of existing electrical substation. The property in question is located at 1220 E Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto, Texas. The applicant is Rob Myers of Kimley-Horn and the owner is Seth Sampson. The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducted on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. If the SUP request is denied and appealed, the public hearing before the City Council will be conducted on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Caso Z-1527-24
La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de la Ciudad de DeSoto llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública para considerar el Caso de Zonificación Z-1527-24 para considerar un Permiso de Uso Específico (SUP) para la expansión de la subestación eléctrica existente. La propiedad en cuestión está ubicada en 1220 E Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto, Texas. El solicitante es Rob Myers de Kimley-Horn y el propietario es Seth Sampson. La audiencia pública ante la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación se llevará a cabo el martes 27 de agosto de 2024 a las 6:00 p.m. De ser denegada y apelada la solicitud de SUP, la audiencia pública ante el Ayuntamiento se llevará a cabo el martes 1 de octubre de 2024 a las 18:00 horas.

For meeting information please go to the City website (http://www.desototexas.gov/1515/Agendas-and-Minutes) to view the agenda. If you have any questions regarding this case, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (972) 230-9622.The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible; spaces for the mobility impaired are available. Any request for sign interpretative services must be made forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting.

Arrangements for sign interpretative services may be made by calling the City Secretary at 972/230-9646 or by calling TDD-1-800-RELAYTX (1-800-735-2989).

To be a valid written protest the protest or petition in opposition must be filed with the Planning Department before 4:00 P.M of the working day immediately preceding the date in which Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council will hear this case.

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DESOTO –DeSoto is home to 2,850 US Military Veterans.

DeSoto City Council opened its meeting Tuesday night with the honor of being designated a Purple Heart City. The Military Order of the Purple Heart designated the city with the status this week. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving.

Eric Newton, Senior Vice Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #1513 serving Dallas/Fort Worth and Mid-Cities, said about the designation, “It shows just how committed DeSoto is to their Purple Heart veterans, and veterans as a whole, and we encourage other cities to step forward like DeSoto and show their support for the heroes that make their communities safer and better!”

Chapter #1513 represents more than 520 Purple Heart Recipients, with Newton receiving his Purple Heart after he was wounded by mortar fire in Vietnam. He later volunteered for service in Iraq.

Lisa Holmes-Lunkwicz of the Combat Wounded Service Organization (CWSO), who is the surviving spouse of US Army infantry soldier Jon Lunkwicz who received a Purple Heart in Vietnam, was also in attendance.

The DeSoto Police Department was also busy Tuesday night with National Night Out.

This year, the NNO event was held at the Shops and Restaurants of DeSoto Market Place from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The event featured attractions, including a water slide, bounce house, face painting, games, and the chance to explore the offerings of 11 local restaurants located at DeSoto Market Place.

There were activities for all in attendance to continue to foster community spirit and strengthen police-community partnerships.

During the council meeting, DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor also mentioned that five HOAs, including Silver Creek Meadows, Thorntree Estates, Meadowbrook, High Meadows, Candle Meadows, and Briarwood Estates, were holding events.

Citizen comments included Shanita Cleveland stressing she is not a resident of DeSoto “as media had said” she lives in South Dallas. She recognized the positivity regarding the Purple Heart City designation. She also said in brief during her comment cities are supposed to have justice, and fairness. She said she was asking “are we voting for people who truly love to serve the people?”

Bernadine Harrison followed Cleveland and recognized her positive comments.

Harrison then added, “Mayor Proctor, you said at the last meeting here, you did it five times, and it is almost like washing our face in dish

Join us for Business After Hours Networking with the DeSoto Area Chamber, presented by TotalNetworking in collaboration with Network DeSoto!

Ignite Your Fall season with New Connections! Join fellow professionals in a relaxed setting for an evening of networking and opportunity. This event is crafted to bring together people and businesses, fostering opportunities and driving economic and social growth in DeSoto and the surrounding areas. Whether you're aiming to expand your network, share innovative ideas, or build lasting relationships, this gathering is the perfect chance to achieve your goals.

 

Date & Time: Join us on August 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Touchdown Sports Bar & Lounge, DeSoto, TX 1409 N Cockrell Hill Rd Suite 100, DeSoto, TX 75115

What to Expect:

• Mingle and exchange business cards with professionals.
• Enjoy delightful appetizers including wings and shrimp bites.
• Engage in meaningful conversations that could benefit your business and community development.