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Minutes P&Z 04/15/1997 - Joint Public HearingMINUTES OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APRIL 15, 1997 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at 7:00p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Carter Mayor Doug Glaspell Mayor Pro Tern Edwin "Ed" Decker Council Member Susan H. McCabe Council Member Edwin "Cotton" Moore Council Member Marshall Engelbeck Council Member PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Hamper Chairman Gene Hill Commissioner Clayton Reed Commissioner Roger Williams Commissioner Rick Gilliland Commissioner PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Cotton Commissioner David Schaaf Commissioner STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT: Hardy Thompson Donna Welsh David Miller Pauline Shaw Bill LeGrand Karen Sadri Dan Boutwell Ed Brock Hap Baggett Town Attorney Town Manager Chief of Police Planning & Zoning Administrator Director of Public Works Town Secretary Town Planner Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. Synergy Properties, Inc. Page 2 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Plamming & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT: (cont.) Kevin Carr Dawn Seay Bill Rose Riley Mills Candidate for Town Council Candidate for Town Council Candidate for Town Council Candidate for Town Council CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., noting a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members, Planning & Zoning Commission Members, guests and staff. INVOCATION: Council Member Moore gave an Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG: The pledges were led by Commissioner Gilliland. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS INSTRUCTING AND DIRECTING THE TOWN STAFF TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY LEGAL STEPS TO CALL A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING: (I) AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (II) AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND (III) CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR ONE TRACT OF LAND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro Tem Glaspell made a motion to call a Joint Public Hearing of the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO OPEN JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH TOWN COUNCIL: Commissioner Hill made a motion to open the Joint Public Hearing with the Town Council, Commissioner Williams seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 3 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 TOWN COUNCIL TO OPEN JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Mayor Pro Tem Glaspell made a motion to open the Joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING JOINTLY WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 92-17 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO; DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE TO ADOPT THE SAID COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; REPEALING ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-09, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY INCREASING FROM 20 FEET TO 28 FEET THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES ADJOINING A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN THE NS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE, CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL, AND PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN FOR LOT 1, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, FOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL USES; PROVIDING THAT THE SITE PLAN SHALL BECOME PART OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Carter turned the floor over to Town Planner, Dan Boutwell. Mike Hamper, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, asked to make a few comments before Mr. Boutwell took the floor. Page 4 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Mr. Hamper commended Mr. Boutwell and the staff on all their hard work in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. A. Mr. Boutwell presented an overview of the updated Plan. Mr. Boutwell explained some of the changes, such as; the goals and objectives were reformatted and the thoroughfare plan refined. Mr. Boutwell stated that the Planned Development still remained at 3 units per acre, no new commercial sites were added, in fact the northern commercial section was dropped and no high density or moderate density housing was included on the map. Mr. Boutwell, explained that a new section of the Plan is for park development and plans. The Plan also includes a plan for the future municipality growth. Questions and discussion by the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission followed this item. B. Mr. Hamper explained the increase in height form 20' to 28' is to be more compatible with the 35' residential height restriction. This also keeps the air conditioning units from being outside on the roof. Mr. Hamper added this ordinance is for straight zoning and not for a Planned Development. Questions and discussion by the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission followed this item. C. Mr. Boutwell explained that the site plan complies with the Planned Development design standards. Mr. Hamper discussed the architectural amenities and stated the buildings would be 100% masonry. Mr. Hap Baggett, the developer, gave an overview of the plans for the site. Questions and discussion by the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission followed this item. Mayor Carter asked for residents' opinions' and comments. Kevin Carr, 15 Edgemere, addressed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Carr feels the Plan needs to go back to P&Z, because it has too many errors. It does not address the lack of parks. Mr. Carr feels the residents need more input into the Plan. Dawn Seay, 535 Timberlake Dr., feels that the lack of active parks is the most immediate issue to be addressed. Ms. Seay feels the residents need more input into the Plan. Page 5 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Billy Hughes, 216 Inverness, would like to use a local ratio to figure park space instead of the national ratio. Roy Gammon, 1110 Sunset Dr., addressed the site plan for The Villages. Mr. Gammon is concerned the process is being allowed to continue with out completing/satisfying prior standards or commitments. Mr. Gammon is also concerned that he can see the buildings from both his front and back porches. Billy Hughes, 216 Inverness, addressed the site plan also. Mr Hughes asked more specific questions of, the developer, Mr. Hap Baggett. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CLOSE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR CONTINUE TO A DATE CERTAIN: Commissioner Reed made a motion to close Joint Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CLOSE THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR CONTINUE TO A DATE CERTAIN: Council Member Decker made a motion to close the Joint Public Hearing. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO RECONVENE INTO A JOINT PUBLIC SESSION AND CONSIDER ADOPTING: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 92-17 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO; DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE TO ADOPT THE SAID COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; REPEALING ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Wayne Frena, 5 Paint Rock Ct., strongly expressed his concerns that the golf course was being factored in as part of the park area in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with, what he feels, is the confusing language used in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and would like to see it cleaned up to reflect the Councils' intent. Page 6 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Mayor Carter reiterated that the Golf Course is not considered as any part of the park land in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, it remains for only private use. Following comments and discussion by the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioner Hill moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the Town Council adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas amending the Town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 92-17 in its entirety by adopting the comprehensive plan attached hereto; determining that it is in the public interest, health, safety and general welfare to adopt the said comprehensive plan; repealing any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance; providing a savings clause; providing and effective date. Commissioner Reed seconded; motion passed unanimously. Council Member Decker then moved to adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas amending the Town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 92-17 in its entirety by adopting the comprehensive plan attached hereto; determining that it is in the public interest, health, safety and general welfare to adopt the said comprehensive plan; repealing any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance; providing a savings clause; providing and effective date. Council Member Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-09, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY INCREASING FROM 20 FEET TO 28 FEET THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES ADJOINING A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN THE NS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE, CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL, AND PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Hill moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the Town Council adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas amending Ordinance No. 94-09, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by increasing from 20 feet to 28 feet the maximum height restriction for buildings or structures adjoining a residential district in the NS Neighborhood Service, CG Commercial General, and PO Professional Office zoning districts; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing an effective date. Commissioner Williams seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 7 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Council Member Moore moved to adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas amending Ordinance No. 94-09, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by increasing from 20 feet to 28 feet the maximum height restriction for buildings or structures adjoining a residential district in the NS Neighborhood Service,CG Commercial General, and PO Professional Office zoning districts; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing an effective date. Mayor Pro Tem Glaspell seconded; motion passed with Council Members Decker, McCabe, Moore and Glaspell voting for and Council Member Engelbeck opposed. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN FOR LOT 1, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, FOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL USES; PROVIDING THAT THE SITE PLAN SHALL BECOME PART OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Williams moved to recommend to the Town Council to adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas approving a planned development site plan for lot 1, The Village at Trophy Club, for retail/commercial uses; providing that the site plan shall become part of the Planned Development zoning ordinance for The Village at Trophy Club; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date. Commissioner Gilliland seconded: motion passed unanimously. Council Member Decker moved to adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas approving a planned development site plan for lot 1, The Village at Trophy Club, for retail/commercial uses; providing that the site plan shall become part of the Planned Development zoning ordinance for The Village at Trophy Club; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed with Council Members Decker, McCabe, Moore and Glaspell voting for and Council Member Engelbeck opposed. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO ADJOURN JOINT PUBLIC SESSION WITH TOWN COUNCIL: Commissioner Reed moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission adjourn the Joint Public Session with the Town Council at 9:04 p.m. Commissioner Williams seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 8 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 TOWN COUNCIL TO ADJOURN JOINT PUBLIC SESSION WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Mayor Pro Tem Glaspell moved to adjourn the Joint Public Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Engelbeek seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO OPEN REGULAR SESSION: Town Council opened regular session at 9:19 p.m. *PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS* Roy Gammon, 1110 Sunset Dr., spoke to the Council and feels his fencing issue has not been addressed to his satisfaction. He addressed an incident that happened at his home in Oct.'96, and felt it was handled poorly, the lack of follow up is a serious problem and should be looked into. Wayne Frena, 5 Paint Rock, also addressed this incident as a witness. Following discussion, Council made recommendations to the staff for possible solutions to Mr. Gammons concerns, which included suggesting Mr. Gammon meet with Chief Miller, Town Manager Donna Welsh and Planning and Zoning Administrator Pauline Shaw. Mr. Gammon specifically asked for a Council Member to be present. Council Member Glaspell volunteered to attend this meeting. This item will then be addressed at the May 20, 1997 Council meeting. Wally Funk and Lou Anne Gibson, 243 Oak Hill Dr., addressed the residence at 241 Oak Hill Dr. and wanted to know status of the removal of it. Ms. Funk and Ms. Gibson expressed their concerns about the decline in property values in that immediate vicinity due to this property. Joe Judy, 231 Oak Hill Dr., addressed the stability of the Oak Hill. Mr. Judy also wanted to know when the residence at 241 Oak Hill would be removed and the problems related to that issue would be addressed. Smokey Walsh, 239 Oak Hill Dr., wants to know when the residence at 241 Oak Hill is going to be removed. She also feels the hill is pulling her house down and would like the Town to address this and possibly help correct it. Gary Tomlin, resident, 208 Fresh Meadow, addressed his concerns about the lack of inviting public involvement in community issues by the Town. He feels that the committees influence is being diluted within the structure of the Town decision making process. Page 9 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Dan Hill, 235 Oak Hill Dr., addressed the residence at 241 Oak Hill Dr. as being in need of immediate attention. He would also like to see the residence next door to be saved. Town Manager Welsh acknowledged the residents concerns about the house at 241 Oak. Hill Dr. and explained that there were no records available for that home because it was built in 1983. There was a meeting held very recently with the Town, the homeowners and other interested parties. The home will be taken down soon. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: David Miller, DPS Director, reported to the Council on the results of Race Day Traffic. Chief Miller reported that only $1500.00 had been spent to date, not the expected $4000.00 and Westlake would be billed for their portion. Chief Miller expressed his appreciation for a great community effort and support of the residents and volunteers. Chief Miller reported that only one major incident occurred. William LeGrand, Director of Public Works, reported to the Council on the construction of the intersection of Indian Creek Dr. and Trophy Wood Dr. and that each of the residents involved have been contacted concerning this construction. Mr. LeGrand also reported on the drainage problem on Chisos Dr. Karen Sadri, Town Secretary, reported on the early voting dates. Pauline Shaw, Planning and Zoning Administrator, reported on the status of annexing two pieces of land and the rezoning of these pieces of land, the preliminary plat for "The Plaza" and going to look at the two new school sites. Donna Welsh, Town Manager, reported to the Council that she spoke at the Commissioner's Court regarding the communication tower she asked the Sheriff's Department to relocate it from the site they are currently considering because it backs up to a residential area of Trophy Club. She also reported on a letter sent to TXDOT regarding Trophy Club Dr. Also, the purchase of Harron Cable by Marcus Cable will be on the next agenda for Council approval of any franchises changes. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEM INC. FOR WASTE COLLECTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Page 10 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997. William LeGrand, Director of Public Works, explained that the changes requested by the Town Attorney had been made except for two that did not pertain to the Town of Trophy Club. He then introduced Mr. Ed Brock of Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. Mr. Brock, explained the changes and answered questions from the Council. Following discussion, Council Member Decker moved to award the contract to Laidlaw, with minor language changes. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND SUTTON AND ASSOCIATES FOR STREET REPAIR; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Mayor Carter explained the Council were polled by phone to approve the contract due to the urgency of the situation. William LeGrand, Director of Public Works, explained there were three areas of leakages and all were corrected at the cost of $26,000, to be split equally between the Town and MUD'S. Council Member McCabe moved to adopt a resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas accepting and approving a contract between the Town and Sutton and Associates for street repair; authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract; providing an effective date. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING: A REQUEST FROM MR. RANDALL KINNEY, 4 GLENDALE COURT, FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE FENCE ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO THE FINISHED SIDE FACING OUTWARD ON ALL SIDES: Council member Decker moved to deny Mr. Kinesy's request for a fence variance. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING: ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF TWO(2) PARCELS OF LAND INTO THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB: Council Member McCabe moved to accept a petition for annexation of two(2) parcels of land into the Town of Trophy Club. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 11 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING: APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: MARK BECKWITH, KAY PRATT, DAVE ROBISON: Council Member Engelbeck addressed the Council concerning these appointments. He explained the process and recommended the Council appoint these citizens to the Finance Committee. Following comments from the Council, Council Member Engelbeck moved to accept appointments. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Carter polled the Council to continue past 11:00 p.m. Council approved. CONSENT AGENDA: ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER AGENDA ITEM 22, CONSENT AGENDA, ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE TOWN COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ON MOTION. THERE WILL NOT BE A SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY: A. MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 03/18/97. B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDING 03/31/96. Council Member Moore moved to accept the consent items. Council Member Decker seconded; motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL: Council Member McCabe asked for the record to note certain rumors are circulating and the specific rumor she would like to address is that Council Member McCabe and another person have accepted land in Roanoke from developer Hap Baggett, with the implied consideration that it bought off her vote for a certain development project. She feels very strongly about her integrity, ethics and morals. Page 12 Joint Public Hearing Town Council Meeting/Planning & Zoning Commission April 15, 1997 Council Member McCabe said " The rumor is blatantly false. No one can buy my vote, it is not even out there for consideration. I take my job seriously, I was elected by the people here to represent the people, I try do the best job that I can do. I wish the individuals who are A. Passing the rumor around, feel free to call me, I'll be more than happy to talk to you. 2. If they would spend that energy working for things that are needed here in the Town, I would appreciate that, because we have a lot ahead of us. And I just wanted to pass on to Council, you may hear this if you haven't already heard this. It is false and it is wrong. And I wanted just to let everyone know residents alike." Concerning the subject of current rumors, Mayor Carter said " Rumors can cerainly get out of hand. One has been circulating that I am on the Board of Directors for Ross Perot's company. have never been on the Board for Mr. Perot's companies." ADJOURN: Council Member Moore moved to adjourn at 11:10 p.m. Council Member Decker seconded; motion passed unanimously. f Mayor Planning & Zoning d6mmission Chairman ` I ° - Town Secretary r Planning & Zoning Commission Administrator (SEAL) 05/07/97k)g