REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN HALL, 1400 MAIN STREET
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2001
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rick Stacy;
Mayor Pro Tem W. Ralph Evans; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Patsy DuPre.
Members: Greg Standerfer, Rex Potter, Tom Stephen, and Keith
Shankland.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Billy
Campbell; Assistant City Manager Shana Yelverton; Assistant to the
City Manager John Eaglen; Director of Finance Sharen Elam;
Director of Economic Development Greg Last; Director of Public
Works Pedram Farahnak; Senior Engineer Charlie Thomas; Director of
Planning Bruce Payne; Senior Planner Dennis Killough; Director of
Community Services Kevin Hugman; Director of Public Safety Ricky
Black; City Attorney E. Allen Taylor Jr.; and, City Secretary
Sandra L. LeGrand.
WORK SESSION: The Work Session was called
to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor Rick Stacy. During the work session
Councilmembers conducted interviews for Judge of the Municipal
Court. Also during the work session, Councilmembers and staff
discussed items on the agenda. The work session is audio and
videotape recorded for future reference. Copies are available from
the Office of the City Secretary.
- During the work session, Evelyn Taylor, chairman of National
Multiple Sclerosis Society was present and informed Council of
a Walk-A-Thon that is proposed at Rustin Park pavilion for a
fund raining activity to raise funds for the MS Society. She
indicated that they want to raise $53,000 with this event. The
event is being planned for September 15, 2001, from 8:00 a.m.
until noon and will be a 3.1-mile walk.
Council recessed for interviews for Municipal
Judge at 5:40 p.m.
Council returned to work session at 7:05 p.m.
The work session ended at 7:13 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Item #1, Call to Order
Mayor Rick Stacy called the Regular City
Council meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. City Council meetings are
video and audio tape-recorded for future reference and copies are
available upon request from the Office of the City Secretary.
Agenda Item #2-A, Executive Session
Mayor Stacy announced that Council would be
going into executive session later on during this meeting.
Agenda Item #3, Invocation and Pledge to the
Flag
Mayor Pro Tem W. Ralph Evans gave the
invocation tonight, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
Agenda Item #4-A, Mayor’s Report
Mayor Stacy made the following announcements:
- June 21 at 7:30 a.m. Metroport Partnership meeting will be
held in Town Hall in the 3rd floor conference room.
All Councilmembers are urged to attend.
- June 22 at 7:00 p.m. the Carroll High School Band will be
having a "Send-Off Concert" at the Pavilion at
Southlake Town Square. The concert will be for their trip to
Tring, England. Please join them for some great music.
- The City Council will hold a Budget Retreat on June 26, at
6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Town Hall, 3rd
floor conference room.
The July 3rd Regular City Council meeting has been
cancelled. A 4th of July Stars and Stripes
Celebration will be held in Town Square and Councilmembers are
invited to participate. The events will begin at 5:00 p.m. with
a firework show starting at dusk [about 9:15 p.m.]. The Mayor
stated that off-site parking is being planned using buses.
Agenda Item #4-B, City Manager’s Report
City Manager Billy Campbell stated he had no
report tonight.
Councilmember Patsy DuPre reported, however,
that the Local Option Senate Bill is about to be passed. She
expressed appreciation to State Representative Vicki Truitt for
all her hard work in helping the Cities of Southlake and Westlake
by presenting this bill and getting it passed and signed by our
Governor, on our behalf. A Local Option Election committee has
been formed and EraLee Caldwell has been named chairman of the
committee. DuPre stated, "It will be quite a task to get
everything together for a Southlake Local Option Election, but it
will bring many new businesses to Southlake."
DuPre announced that the Public Art Policy
would be discussed during the next City Council meeting.
Agenda Item #4-C, SPIN Report
The SPIN Report was given by Curtis Powell,
Co-Chairman of SPIN #15. Mr. Powell gave the location of SPIN #15
area. He stated items of interest to this area include: Trailhead
Development, North Pearson reconstruction project, and the
Remington Assisted Living Center. Other issues involving this area
of Southlake include: Terra Land Development has a 20-acre project
proposed with 19 home sites; Retail Commercial on F.M. 1709 and
Davis Boulevard; and Annie and Royal Smith Park. Mr. Powell stated
the neighborhood is very anxious for the park to be ready for use.
Agenda Item #4-D, Park Board Report
The Park Board Report was given by Bobby Rawls,
a new member. Mr. Rawls stated the Park and Recreation Board
elected officers to fill the unexpired term of Chair, previously
held by Sherry Berman. The Board elected Chris Miltenberger as
Chair; Cara White as Vice-Chair and Mary Georgia as Secretary.
Mr. Rawls stated he has been appointed as the
Park Board representative to the Joint Use Committee (JUC) and
looks forward to participating in that committee.
Agenda Item #5, Consent Agenda
Mayor Stacy informed the audience that the
consent agenda items are considered by one vote. He stated if
anyone had a request for an item not to be considered during the
consent agenda segment, the item would be deleted from the consent
agenda and considered separately with the regular agenda. The
consent agenda items for this meeting include:
5-A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular
City Council meeting held June 5, 2001.
The minutes were approved as presented.
5-B. Authorize the Mayor to execute a
Commercial Developer’s Agreement for O.W. Knight, Lot 19,
west of Byron Nelson Parkway on F.M. 1709.
The final plat for O.W. Knight was approved
on March 20, 2001. The addition has 19 lots along the south
side of F.M. 1709 just west of Bryon Nelson Parkway. The
construction is proposed on Lot 19 [only an office building],
and it is directly adjacent to Radiology Associates, on the
west side. This Developer's Agreement covers the construction
of public improvements, which includes an 8" water line
and the extension of an access driveway that currently
connects to Byron Nelson Parkway. Upon recommendation by the
Park and Recreation Board, the developer wishes to escrow
$4,905.60 for an 8" trail construction along F.M. 1709 in
lieu of the trail and the park fee.
5-C. Approval of a License Agreement
with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining, and using the proposed Brumlow
Avenue widening at the intersection of State Highway 26 across
the DART right-of-way.
The Traffic Management Bond Program,
approved by voters in May 1999, includes the reconstruction
and widening of the intersection of Brumlow Avenue and SH 26.
Council awarded the construction contract on June 5, 2001. In
order to widen the roadway and railroad crossing, DART
requires the execution of a License Agreement for the purpose
of constructing, maintaining, and using the proposed Brumlow
Avenue widening. The new railroad crossing will be fully
signalized with gates and signal interconnected with the
traffic signal at SH 26. As required by DART $1,320. DART
License fee will be required from the 99/00 Traffic Management
Bond Program.
5-D. Approval of North Central Texas
Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society application
to hold a fundraising Walk-A-Thon at a public facility (Rustin
Park pavilion and Family Park),
This request to reserve Rustin Park
pavilion for a fundraising activity meets the adopted policy
with the exception that the organization is not based in
Southlake. As such, staff is not given the authority to
approve the request. Staff has reviewed the requirements and
recommends approval.
5-E. Award of bid to Keck and Company
for construction of restroom No. 2 and pump house, and
Alternates #1, #2, and #3 for water intake structure, piping,
and wet well at Bob Jones Park.
During the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
discussions, with SPDC last summer, the Board requested that
staff pursue moving up the construction of restroom #2 at Bob
Jones Park (south area by practice ballfield) to the current
project year. SPDC subsequently approved the FY 2001-2002 CIP
with an additional $450,000 in the Bob Jones Park project for
the addition of this restroom and features associated with the
second pond (south of the practice ballfield). This agenda
item is to award the bid to the low bidder, Keck and Company.
In addition to the restroom building, the bid specifications
also added a pump house for the second well, and add
alternates for a water intake structure, piping, and wet well
for a future irrigation system. The contract amount, with the
added alternates included, is still $40,000 less than the
original proposal from Botanical Technologies and is within
the budgeted amount. Staff recommends approval of the base
contract and alternated #1, #2, and #3, and a project
contingency of 5% for a total budget not to exceed $263,691.
5-F. Approval of Change Order No. 3 to
CMPA, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety - West
Facility - City of Southlake Project No. 00-3320.
During grading of the drainage ditch
adjacent to Randol Mill at the west entrance to the facility,
a 12-inch waterline that runs along the east side of Randol
Mill separated when it was inadvertently exposed. Following
repair of the line, it was determined that in order to
properly grade the drainage ditch and protect the integrity of
the line, the line would need to be relocated away from the
ditch, blocked and restrained at the joints. PSA and staff
received a proposal from CMPA to make the change for an
increase of $7,700. PSA and staff have reviewed this proposal
and find it to be acceptable. It is recommended that this
change be approved for an increase of $7,700. The City’s
contract currently provides a "Contingency" item in
the amount of $150,000. If approved, these changes can be
included under the "Contingency" item and no changes
in the contract amount or the contract time will occur as a
result of these changes.
5-G. Award of bid for the construction
of concrete pavement replacement in the Timberlake, Southview,
and Myers Meadows additions.
The Council approved pavement replacement
project in the FY00-01 CIP for various locations. Staff has
identified areas in need of replacement in the Timberlake,
Southview, and Myers Meadows subdivisions, and has entered
into a professional services agreement with Cheatham and
Associates to prepare the contract documents. The contract
time for completion of work is 45 calendar days. Seven bids
were received on May 22, 2001. The bids have been reviewed by
Cheatham and Associates and City staff. SRO General Contractor
is the low bidder at $180,000. The bid amount is within the
budget for this project when combined with additional funds as
follows:
- FY00-01, CIP, street failure rehabilitation, $80,000 is
available and staff recommends use of $80,000;
- FY00-01, Street Operating Budget No. 100-144-5781 was
available, staff recommends use of $45,000;
- FY99-00 CIP, traffic mitigation/calming project and staff
recommends use of $100,000.
5-H. ZA 01-041, Plat Revision for The
Lakes on Dove, on property legally described as Lot 2, Block
1, Emerald Estates South.
The property is located on the north side
of East Dove Street approximately 150’ east of North Carroll
Avenue. The current zoning is "SF-1A". A zoning
change and a preliminary plat were approved for the
"Lakes on Dove" on February 6, 2001. The
Thoroughfare Plan indicated a 94’ right-of-way, 47’
measured on each side from the centerline of the existing
road, for the section of Dove Road to which the property
fronts. At the time of approval of the Preliminary Plat, a
variance was granted allowing a total of 42’ of dedication
with the provision of a 6’ pedestrian access easement. The
survey for the Plat Revision has determined that the existing
Right-of-way varies from 33’ on the east side to 40’ on
the west side. Staff has recommended that the applicant
provide right-of-way dedication, which would account for 42’
of right-of-way from the centerline. The applicant is
proposing a dedication of 41’ from street centerline along
with the 6’ pedestrian easement dedication [variance
requested]. On June 7, 2001, the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved (7-0) subject to the Revised Plat Review
Summary No. 3, dated June 7, 2001 stipulating the requested
variances.
5-I. ZA 01-043, Plat Revision for Lot
16R, Block 39, Crescent Royale, on property legally described
as Lots 16 and 17, Block 39, Timarron Addition Crescent Royale.
The location of the property is at 609 and
6121 Regency crossing which is located in the Timarron
Addition. The current zoning is "R-PUD". The purpose
of this request is to combine Lots 16 and 17, Block 39,
Timarron Addition - Crescent Royale, into one lot and abandon
a 10’ maintenance and access easement located between the
lots. On June 7, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved this item (7-0).
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda
as noted above, and read into the record by Mayor Rick Stacy.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: DuPre
Ayes: Standerfer, DuPre, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #6, Public Forum
Wayne Moffat, 1414 Whispering Dell Court,
Southlake. Mr. Moffat stated he is here to address the method
in which the homeowners were treated regarding a zoning case
[Haltom Creek Estates], which has gone before the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council. He stated he feels the
city is arbitrarily removing signatures in opposition to a zoning
case. He commented that he feels the method for notification has
evidently changed because this is not the way it has been for many
many years. He stated he feels the rules have been changed in the
middle of the road.
Mayor Stacy commented that the "rules
have not changed in the middle of the road."
Councilmembers expressed concern that the process was
different for this case than for other cases in the past.
E. Allen Taylor Jr., City Attorney, stated
it would be more appropriate for questions to be answered when
the case comes before the City Council. Taylor commented that
if it is a new case, new notices must be sent. If it is the
same case, the current letters and petitions stand. Mr. Moffat
stated they have been renotified of the same case, and they
want their original letters and petitions to stand.
Bob Bonchek, 1820 Hunters Creek Drive,
Southlake. Mr. Bonchek stated he is present with two issues:
legal protest [that impacts the vote of the council] and
expression of opposition. It is his understanding that the
Planning staff have removed the letters of opposition. Can the
City Council direct the Planning staff to reinstate the letters of
opposition to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as there are
three new members to the P & Z?
Mayor Stacy encouraged all the people
surrounding this proposed subdivision to be present for the P
& Z meeting and express their opinions.
Agenda Item #7-A, Ordinance No. 802, 2nd
Reading, Verizon Wireless- Network Observation and Control Center.
Ordinance No. 802, 2nd Reading,
Verizon Wireless-Network Observation and Control Center,
designating Reinvestment Zone Number Three in the City of
Southlake, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code;
establishing the boundaries thereof and other matters relating
thereto; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all
ordinances; and providing a severability clause.
Director of Economic Development Greg Last
stated that prior to the adoption of a tax abatement agreement,
the subject property must be designated as a reinvestment zone by
ordinance. This ordinance designates the 24 acres of the Verizon
Wireless NOCC as the TIRZ Number 3.
Present representing Verizon Wireless was Mr.
Bud Berry, Attorney for Verizon, and Mr. Bob Scanilli, new manager
for the Southlake Verizon facility. Mr. Berry gave a summary
of the SPIN Meeting held on June 18, 2001, whereby residents in
the Kirkwood Hollow addition were present to discuss issues with
Verizon and City staff members. The key discussion points, issues
raised fell into three categories:
- Architectural materials for the building,
- Landscaping - especially along the perimeter of the
property along Kirkwood and at the northeast corner of the
property across from Kirkwood Hollow’s main entrance; and,
- Parking lot- placement, material and lighting.
Mr. Berry reviewed the nature and extent of
radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field (EMF) distribution in
our environment relative to EMP emissions resulting from mobile
wireless communications systems/Data Liking. A copy of the "Scinetics"
Radio Frequency Report dated June 18, 2001, is hereby attached to
the minutes of this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Nancy Carnahan, 400 Marshall Road, Southlake.
Ms. Carnahan stated that although she is a SPIN representative for
the City of Southlake, her comments made tonight are her own
comments and not the voice of SPIN. She stated that Verizon
representatives have been very informative, but she feels that not
enough has been said about the microwave tower and the new
elementary school in their area. Ms. Carnahan asked the City
Council to delay this item long enough for the City and residents
to do further study. She asked Mr. Unger if they could move the
tower to another location or move the elementary school site?
Mr. Carnahan, 400 Marshall Road, Southlake.
Mr. Carnahan stated his problems are with twenty-four hour traffic
and the tower. He is concerned that they are safe and that there
are studies being done.
Bill Vaughn, 401 Marshall Road, Southlake.
Mr. Vaughn stated they had a good meeting last night. He noted
that Mayor Stacy, Councilmember Rex Potter, SPIN Chairman Mike
Conrads, and two P & Z members were present. He stated the
residents still prefer not to have Verizon in this location. He
asked that it be made a matter of public record that the residents
in Kirkwood Hollow have been slighted and the issue of moving it
through as a ‘fast-tract’ is wrong. To have so little time to
review the issues has brought about mistrust by the residents. It
should not happen again to other neighborhoods. He stated that the
residents came to Southlake for the residential environment but
realizes at the same time that Southlake needs commercial. The
actions of this City Council are not appealing to them at all.
They are baffled that this has happened so quickly. They want
everyone to know that the residents of Kirkwood Hollow want to be
involved. They want to know what is being planned in their area.
They also expressed concerned for 25 acres between Sabre and
Verizon. They want to know what is going on there. He referenced
the SPIN Report presented tonight from last night’s meeting
[pages 1 through 4]. Mr. Vaughn stated they are supposed to have a
follow-up meeting with the developers on July 9 at the Model Home
site at Kirkwood Hollow. They asked that the items brought up
tonight be made a part of the record.
Eric Milhizer, 452 Marshall Road, Southlake.
Mr. Milhizer discussed the tax abatement. By allowing Verizon to
build in that location, the City is limiting use on the remaining
25 acres. He commented that traffic is a concern and the tax
abatement is a concern.
Mike Lancaster, 456 Marshall Road, Southlake.
Mr. Lancaster stated he is a cancer survivor, and he has had
twenty radiation treatments. He is very careful because of his
condition, and he would never live by a microwave tower. He
expressed concerns.
Mayor Rick Stacy commented to Verizon that
he and the City Councilmembers couldn’t go forward if there
is a chance this tower could cause cancer.
The new Southlake plant manager stated they
would follow the Federal Guidelines regarding the tower.
Mr. Berry, attorney for Verizon, stated all
cities have ordinances, and he stated he does not know if
anyone can answer the questions about the tower causing
cancer. They will go back and research everything they can
along this line.
Mayor Stacy stated the Developer Agreement
will be ready in two months, and he is asking Verizon to do
what they can to research the issue. If there is even a remote
possibility of the tower causing cancer, he wants to know.
Councilmember Keith Shankland asked the
question, "What is the ark of beam or cone?" Mr.
Berry stated it is more like a beam. Shankland wants to know
which direction the beam will be pointed in. He would like the
answer to this question as soon as possible.
Motion was made to approve 2nd
reading of Ordinance No. 802, Verizon Wireless-Network Observation
and Control Center, designating Reinvestment Zone Number Three in
the City of Southlake.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: DuPre
Ayes: Standerfer, DuPre, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #7-B, Resolution No. 01-037,
Adopting a Revised Tax Abatement Policy
Resolution No. 01-037, Adopting a Revised Tax
Abatement Policy; establishing guidelines and criteria for tax
abatement agreements; and electing to become eligible to
participate in tax abatement.
Director of Economic Development Greg Last
stated prior to entering into a tax abatement agreement, the city
must adopt a tax abatement policy. We have had a basic policy for
several years. The most recent policy, adopted concurrent with the
Sabre project, expired in May, thus requiring the adoption of this
policy. Major highlights include:
Page 1, Section 3.C.1 The minimum
thresholds were changed to ensure compliance by Verizon
Wireless. The prior policy required "a minimum of 1,000
full-time jobs with an average annual total compensation of
$50,000" and this version requires "a minimum of 500
full-time jobs which have an average annual salary of
$40,000."
Page 2, Section 3.C.2 The prior policy
stated "average annual total compensation of
$50,000" and this version states, "average annual
salary of $40,000". This was done to be consistent
between the new construction and the expansion or
modernization.
Page 2, Section 4 The prior policy
included a section entitled "Recapture" which
stated, "If the terms of the tax abatement agreement are
not met, the City Council has the right to cancel or amend the
abatement agreement. In the event of cancellation, the
recapture of abated taxes shall be limited to the year (s) in
which the default occurred, or continued." It is not
included in the current draft. The attorneys recommended
deleting this because it is provided for in the actual tax
abatement agreements.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-037, Adopting the Tax Abatement Policy as presented with the
change as noted by Director Last.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: DuPre
Ayes: Standerfer, DuPre, Potter, Evans,
Stephen, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #7-C, Resolution No. 01-038,
Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement by and among
the City of Southlake and Verizon
Resolution No. 01-038, Approving the terms and
conditions of an agreement by and among the City of Southlake,
Texas, and Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; establishing
and providing for tax abatement; and authorizing its execution by
the Mayor.
Director of Economic Development Greg Last
stated the tax abatement agreement addresses the length of time of
the tax abatement, extent of abatement granted, and threshold for
performance by both entities. Major highlights include:
Page 2, Section 1.G You might want to
pay attention to this particular definition. It is fairly
critical and used throughout the agreement.
Page 3, Section 2.A These are the
thresholds the company must meet in order to be granted tax
abatement.
Page 4, Section 3.C This section shows
the step-down tax abatement percentages over the 4-year
period.
Page 4, Section 3.E This section is an
incentive (10% for 5 years) to be added to the NOCC premises
if a second building greater than 200,000 square feet is
constructed in Southlake on a site other than the NOCC site.
Mr. Last asked Council to look at Tab #6 in the
document and suggested the following changes: On page two, delete
the start date; Page three, change thresholds to abatement
document and combine the real and personal property; Page 3.D.
change to 300 full time employees as of the time the certificate
of occupancy is issued.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-038, incorporating the changes as noted above made by Greg
Last, Director of Economic Development.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Stephen
Ayes: DuPre, Stephen, Shankland, Standerfer,
Potter, Evans, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #7-D, Resolution No. 01-039,
Approving the Terms and Conditions of a program to promote
economic development.
Resolution No. 01-039, Approving the terms and
conditions of a program to promote economic development and
stimulate business and commercial activity in the city; and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cellco
Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for such purposes.
Director of Economic Development Greg Last
stated the Chapter 380 agreement is basically the document that
summarizes all incentives or commitments by either party that are
not in the tax abatement agreement. The construction sales tax
capture was also used with Sabre and is working fine. Major
highlights include:
Page 3, Section 4.a This section is
where we formalize the construction sales tax process.
Basically the company establishes administrative procedures to
take possession or purchase construction materials on the job
site in Southlake. The sales tax is collected in Southlake,
paid to the Comptroller’s office, who quarterly forwards to
the City. The company documents what they have collected and
submit a schedule to the City. The City pays the company the
.5% amount. This provision allows the City to collect 1.5%
sales tax on items that we otherwise might not have collected.
The full amount goes to the SPDC and CCPD and .5% still goes
to the general fund.
Page 3, Section 4.b This is where it
documents the fee waivers and reductions. These are as we
previously discussed. Note that this applies to Phase I
initial construction as well as future phases of "initial
construction" only, not to redevelopments, remodeling,
etc.
Page 4, Section 5 This section itemizes
the commitments of the company. These items must occur, or
they would be in default.
Page 6, Section 10.b This section
requires that if the company is in default, the City be
entitled to recovery of the fees not charged and the sales tax
payments.
Mr. Last stated on page 4, that be changed to
400 employees at the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued
or as of January 2004.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-039, with the amendments as outlined in the June 19 memorandum
from Mr. Last [attached hereto and made a part hereof]
Motion: Standerfer
Second: DuPre
Ayes: Standerfer, DuPre, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item 7-E, Ordinance No. 480-144A, 2nd
Reading (ZA 01-038)
Ordinance No. 480-144A (previously
referenced as Ordinance No. 480-369), 2nd Reading (ZA
01-038), Rezoning on property legally described as Tract 2C1A, T.M.
Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, and being 1.00 acre. Currently
zoned as "AG" Agricultural with a requested zoning of R-PUD"
Residential Planned Unit Development.
Senior Planner Dennis Killough presented ZA
01-038 noting that a request for R-PUD zoning requires a concept
plan or development plan along with the zoning request. Due to the
limited scope of this request and the fact that this parcel is
being combined with an existing RPUD, no plan was required. The
applicant bought the property from Estelle Shuping and desires to
combine the property with his lot in Coventry Manor. This
application will bring the lot into conformance with the City’s
subdivision regulations. The item was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission (6-1) on May 17, 2001.
PUBLIC HEARING: No comments were made
during the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No.
480-144A, 2nd reading, as set forth in agenda item
#7-E.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Stephen
Ayes: Standerfer, Stephen, Evans, Shankland,
Potter, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote (Councilmember DuPre was
out of the room and did not vote on this item).
Agenda Item #7-F, Ordinance No.
480-367, 2nd Reading (ZA 01-047)
Ordinance No. 480-367, 2nd Reading (ZA
01-047), Rezoning on property legally described as Tract 2C1, T.M.
Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, and being 1.3 acres. Current zoning
is "AG" Agricultural District with a requested zoning of
"SF-1A" Single Family Residential District.
Senior Planner Dennis Killough stated a zoning
request to "SF-1A" does not require a Concept Plan
Review by Staff. The applicant is zoning and platting the property
to prepare the lot for construction of a house. This case is
related to case Number ZA 01-038 regarding the required plat and
zoning in Coventry Manor. Both parcels were originally owned by
Estelle Shuping and both applications are being processed to
comply with subdivision regulations. He stated the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved this item at their May 17, 2001,
meeting with a (7-0) vote.
PUBLIC HEARING:
No comments were made during the public
hearing.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No.
480-367, 2nd Reading, as presented.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Evans
Ayes: Standerfer, Evans, Shankland, DuPre,
Potter, Stephen, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item 8-A, Ordinance No. 480-370, 1st
Reading (ZA 01-040)
Ordinance No. 480-370, 1st Reading (ZA
01-040), Rezoning and Concept Plan for Siena, on property legally
described as Tracts 6, 6C4, 6E, and 6F1A in the J. G. Allen
Survey, Abstract No. 18, and being 28.362 acres of land. Current
zoning is "AG" Agricultural and "SF-1A" Single
Family Residential District. Requested zoning is
"SF-20A" Single Family Residential District.
Senior Planner Dennis Killough stated the owner
of this property is Joyce Owens and Richard Reutlinger and the
applicant is Paramount Land Development. The purpose of this
request is to obtain zoning and concept plan approval for a 43 lot
residential subdivision. There is no current development history
on this property.
Water & Sewer, Drainage, and Transportation
Assessment were all discussed for this case. The Planning and
Zoning Commission approved (7-0) this case at their June 7, 2001,
meeting. The motion included: "Approved subject to the
Concept Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated June 1, 2001; with the
following stipulations: 1) Lots 18, 19, and 20, shall meet
requirements for lots adjacent to platted "SF-1A"
property (minimum 30,000 square feet lot area, 125’ lot width);
2) Live tree buffer will be planted along Lots 1-3, adjacent to
the property owned by Mr. Weisman and the deed restrictions for
the subdivision will reflect that this buffer will be maintained
in perpetuity; 3) In lieu of providing a street stub to Michael
Drive (east boundary), the applicant will install a 24’
emergency access easement driveway with a locked gate with an
approved emergency access entry system."
Councilmember Keith Shankland had questions
regarding "the flood plain being reclaimed and a new floor
plain line being developed." Senior Engineer Charlie Thomas
stated that without looking at the hydraulic calculations, it is
hard for him to comment on this.
Ken Mitchell, Paramount Land Development
(applicant). Mr. Mitchell stated at the July 17, 2001, City
Council meeting he will be prepared to make a full presentation.
He stated they have had conversations with 95% of the surrounding
property owners. He stated they are asking to redevelop a portion
of the City of Southlake, and they want to create a "little
village." He stated they want to do something special here,
and the problem he sees with the project is the Michael Drive
issues. Mr. Mitchell stated regarding the flood analysis that it
will cost them about $30,000 to complete, and they do not want to
spend those dollars until they know they have the full support of
the City Council. Mitchell stated he is asking for R-20 zoning
because of the economic cost of serving this property [water,
sewer, etc.].
Mr. Mitchell noted they are prepared to move
forward but wants to make his full presentation during the next
City Council meeting.
Mayor Stacy commented that he thinks this
is a tough deal as there are problems everywhere.
Councilmember Rex Potter stated he feels
they need to buy more property and that he wants to see a
better plan with larger lots.
Councilmember Keith Shankland stated it
bothers him to see someone fill in the lot and have someone
else build a home on it. He expressed his concerns with
reclaiming property. This is an incomplete puzzle that needs
more parts to it.
Councilmember Tom Stephen stated he
attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and three
or four property owners were present, and they were for this
plan. He stated if anyone can develop the property and put the
money into it, this developer can do it.
Councilmember Ralph Evans stated he also
attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and the P
& Z members were in favor of it. He suggested going
forward with approving this first reading and giving the
developer more time to work with the adjoining property owners
prior to the second reading.
Mayor Stacy stated he does not like this
plan; there are problems in every direction. The property to
the north needs to be tied into this plan, or it may hurt the
property owner.
Motion was made to approve ZA 01-040, subject
to the Concept Plan Review Summary #3 dated June 1, 2001; subject
to the recommendation made by the Planning and Zoning Commission;
encouraging the developer to go to the adjacent neighbors to plan
with the adjacent property owners for future development of their
property.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Stephen
Ayes: Standerfer, Stephen, Evans, DuPre, Stacy
Nays: Potter, Shankland
Approved: 5-2 vote
The Developer, Mr. Mitchell, noted that he
cannot force people to sell their property to him.
Agenda Item #2-A, Executive Session
Mayor Rick Stacy advised the audience that the
City Council would be going into Executive Session pursuant to the
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074,
and 551.086, to seek legal advise from the City Attorney; to
deliberate regarding real property matters; to deliberate
regarding a prospective gift; to deliberate regarding personnel
matters; to deliberate regarding security devices, and/or to
deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
Councilmember adjourned into executive session
at 10:12 p.m.
Councilmembers returned to open session at 1:10
a.m.
Agenda Item #2-B, Action
Necessary/Executive Session
1) Motion was made to proceed with acquisition
of real property as discussed in executive session.
2) Motion was made to approve the negotiations
of the contract for real property as discussed in executive
session.
3) Motion was made to table the appointment of
Judge of Municipal Court Judge [Agenda Item #9-A].
Motion: Standerfer
Second: DuPre
Ayes: Standerfer, DuPre, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #9-B, Resolution No. 01-036,
Appointment to the Crime Control and Prevention District
Motion was made to remove this item from
the agenda.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Stephen
Ayes: DuPre, Stephen, Evans, Shankland,
Standerfer, Potter, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote (to remove from agenda).
Agenda Item #9-C, Resolution No. 01-041,
Appointments to the Building Board of Appeals
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-041, naming Theresa Brewton Lyons, George Dalton, John Reynal
and Jim Johnson [alternate #2] to the Building Board of Appeals
for terms to expire in May 2003.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Standerfer
Ayes: DuPre, Standerfer, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #9-D, Resolution No. 01-042,
Appointments to the Joint Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee.
Motion was made to table Resolution No. 01-042,
appointments to the Joint Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee to
the July 17, 2001, City Council meeting.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Standerfer
Ayes: DuPre, Standerfer, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote (to table)
Agenda Item #9-E, Resolution No. 01-043,
Appointment to the Joint Utilization Committee
Motion was made to appoint Patsy DuPre as
Council representative to the JUC for a term to expire in 2003, in
Resolution No. 01-043.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Potter
Ayes: Standerfer, Potter, Stephen, Evans,
Shankland, DuPre, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #9-F, Resolution No. 01-044,
Appointments to the Library Board
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-044, appointing the following members to the Library Board:
Maria Cameron, Brent Burford, Karen Cienki and Linda Study for
terms to expire in May 2003.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Potter
Ayes: DuPre, Potter, Stephen, Evans, Shankland,
Standerfer, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #9-G, Resolution No. 01-045,
Appointments to the Senior Advisory Commission
Motion was made to table Resolution No. 01-045,
appointments to the Senior Advisory Commission until the July 17,
2001, City Council meeting.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Stephen
Ayes: DuPre, Stephen, Evans, Shankland,
Standerfer, Potter, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote (to table)
Agenda Item #9-H, Resolution No. 01-046,
Appointment of a Council appointee to the Southlake Library
Foundation
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-046, appointing Rex Potter as a members of the Southlake
Library Foundation for a two year term, to expire in May, 2003.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Standerfer
Ayes: DuPre, Standerfer, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #9-I, Resolution No. 01-047,
Appointment of a Council Representative as Liaison to DFW Airport
Motion was made to approve Resolution No.
01-047, appointing Councilmember Keith Shankland as the DFW
Airport Liaison for a term to expire in May, 2002.
Motion: DuPre
Second: Standerfer
Ayes: DuPre, Standerfer, Potter, Stephen,
Evans, Shankland, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #10-A, Town Hall Use Policy
Assistant to the City Manager John Eaglen was
prepared to present the Town Hall Use Policy to the City Council
for approval, however due to the late hour, this item was not
discussed tonight.
Motion was made to approve tabling the
consideration of the Town Hall Use Policy until the July 17, 2001,
Regular City Council meeting.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Potter
Ayes: Standerfer, Potter, Stephen, Evans,
Shankland, DuPre, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Agenda Item #12, Adjournment
The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned
by Mayor Rick Stacy at 1:19 a.m.
Mayor Rick Stacy
ATTEST:
Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary