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Minutes P&Z 02/15/1994 - Joint SessionMINUTES OF JOINT SESSION TOWN COUNCIL/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS FEBRUARY 15, 1994 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Joint Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, February 15, 1994. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Council Members Present: Jim Carter Doug Glaspell Gene Hill Cotton Moore Patti Stoltz Mayor Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Engelbeck was unable to attend. Planning and Zoning Commission Members Present: Mike Hamper Vance Booker Don Cotton Tom Mayfield Bob Paige Roger Williams Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Schaaf was unable to attend. Also present were guests and staff members: John Hill Donna Welsh Don Franklin Ann Zedah Pauline Shaw Karen Sadri Bill LeGrand Hap Baggett Gary Teague Nestor Karlis George Bryant James Dykes Town Attorney Town Manager Chief of Police Planning Resources Group Representative Planning & Zoning Administrator Town Secretary Director of Public Works Vice -President, Beck Properties, Inc. Partner in Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. Public Works Chairman The Village at Trophy Club Representative Precinct 4 J.P. Candidate Page 2, Joint Session, Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Town Treasurer Jacobs was unable to attend. JOINT SESSION Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members, guests, and staff. INVOCATION An Invocation was given by Gary Teague of Teague, Nall, and Perkins, Inc. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Public Works Chairman, Nestor Karlis. TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR A FINAL PLAT REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 4.9 ACRES OUT OF THE C MEDLIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 823, LOCATED NORTH AND WEST ALONG TROPHY CLUB DRIVE AND SOUTH OF MUNICIPAL DRIVE FOR BECK PROPERTIES TROPHY CLUB, L.P.; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Hap Baggett, Vice President of Beck Properties, Inc., gave a short presentation of their final plat named The Woods Addition. He requested that the fence at the back of the lots be allowed to have brick columns between cedar fence sections for aesthetic reasons and ease of future transport. The perimeters facing Trophy Club Drive will have the mandatory masonry fencing. He asked that this section's undeveloped land be incorporated with the total amount to be dedicated as park areas or offer monetary reimbursement within a six (6) month time frame. Being environmentally aware, the company plans to transplant any trees from the plat to the golf course, school, and medians. Chairman Hamper of the Planning and Zoning Commission called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. noting a quorum was present. Discussion included spelling corrections, legal descriptions, street names, and subdivision and ordinance compliance. The applicant readily agreed to the recommendations and suggestions. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the Page 3, Joint Session, Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission application for final plat with the recommended changes. Commissioner Paige seconded; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Hill then made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Council Member Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO RECESS OUT OF JOINT MEETING; PLANNING AND ZONING TO ADJOURN JOINT MEETING. Commissioner Williams made a motion to adjourn the joint meeting at 7:26 p.m. Commissioner Cotton seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL SESSION TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 71 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EACH; DESIGNATING THE ENTIRE TOWN AS ONE ELECTION PRECINCT AND DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE WITHIN SAID TOWN; APPOINTING A PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGE AND AN ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE; ESTABLISHING OTHER PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR CANVASSING RETURNS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adopt the ordinance to call a general election on May 7, 1994. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ENDORSING AND APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A PETITION REQUESTING THE EXPANSION OF TWO-WAY TOLL-FREE LOCAL CALLING BETWEEN THE ROANOKE EXCHANGE (THE PETITIONING EXCHANGE) AND THE DENTON, PONDER, RHOME, JUSTIN, ARGYLE, AND BARTONVILLE EXCHANGES (THE PETITIONED EXCHANGES); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Carter requested that this tabled resolution be brought before the Council at this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hill then made a motion to consider the resolution of toll-free calling. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. Public Works Chairman, Nestor Karlis, informed the Council that this will be a long term project. It includes the petition process for which citizen Doyle Krauss has accepted the responsibility and the Council's approval to forward the petition of at least 100 names to the Public Utility Page 4, Joint Session, Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Commission. The P.U.C. will direct all phone companies involved to notify their customers at the proper time. Because an additional monthly fee will be assessed for the expanded service, educating the area public of its savings value will be an important factor. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to approve the initiation of a petition concerning the exchange expansion of two-way toll- free calling in the Roanoke Exchange. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A BID FROM MASTER CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING FOR 1994 STREET REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 32,710.82; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Chairman Karlis presented a chart designating which companies bid and at what price for the materials to be used. He encouraged the Council to take the Public Works recommendation of the above lowest bidder. Because Master Construction has no previous working relationship with the Town, Gary Teague of Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. (the Town's Engineering Consultants) conducted financial and reference verifications. The Dallas -based company received excellent and positive recommendations concerning its business reputation. Council Member Glaspell then made a motion to accept the bid from Master Construction & Engineering. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded; motion passed unanimously. THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS A MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO THE TOWN'S SIGN ORDINANCE 92-12. Mr. George Bryant of The Village at Trophy Club assured the Council that the taller sign (6 foot by 4 foot) to advertise this commercial acreage will not impact the residential area. Chairman Hamper of the Planning and Zoning Commission noted the sign's square footage complied with the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to approve the variance subject to a one (1) year review on February 15, 1995. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA As no one wished to remove any item from the Consent Agenda, Council Member Glaspell made a motion to approve the agenda I Page 5, Joint Session, Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission as it stands. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded; motion passed unanimously. The approved items are as follows: A. Minutes of the January 18, 1994 Council Meeting. D. Financial Reports Ending 01/31/94 C. Town Council to consider purchasing two in -car video recording systems for the patrol cars in the amount of $ 3,630.00 to be taken out of contingency. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Mayor Carter introduced James Dykes, candidate for Justice of the Peace of Precinct 4. Mr. Dykes distributed campaign literature while presenting his background and goals for the office he is seeking. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Police Chief Franklin explained the expectations of the Emissions Inspection for Exempt Vehicles. This mandated program which coordinates with the Federal Clean Air Act has gas operated exempt vehicles inspected every two (2) years beginning July 1, 1994. Planning and Zoning Administrator, Ms. Pauline Shaw, expressed to the Council how really well the recycling program is being accepted. No other Committees had reports. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL The Council had no presentations. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Town Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. to discuss and consider committee appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. OPEN SESSION Council reconvened into open session at 8:05 p.m. Council Member Stoltz made a motion to approve the regular committee appointments of Jan Clinkenbeard and Al Bush with Clayton Reed and Lou Vest as alternates. Council Member Moore Page 6, Joint Session, Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission seconded; motion passed unanimously. W �09 :7i`i Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. and to meet again on Tuesday, March 15, 1994. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. RECORDING SECRETARY PLANNING AND ZONING SECRETARY