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Minutes TC 12/15/1986MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS > COUNTY OF DENTON > The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club held a Public Hearing on the Master Plan at Lakeview Elementary on December 15., 1986. The Hearing was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Dick Venetoff Bettye Dayton Tracy Kunkel Aldo Martignago Terry Vance Bill Tynes Vance Booker Jan Clinkenbeard Ralph Kemp Charles Goodin Peter Reuss Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Chairman P & Z Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were members of the Town staffs John Hill Dan Boutwell David Nolte Jill Fiasconaro Donna Welsh Will Malden CALL TO ORDER Attorney Town Planner Town Marshal Inspection Clerk Town Secretary Chief of Police Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7sOOPM. INVOCATION Dr. Jimmy McLeod gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Marshal Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Mayor Carter introduced the Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, town staff and various committees that have worked to develop the master plan. Mayor Carter gave a brief history of Trophy Club from the events leading to incorporation up to the preliminary master plan. Dan Boutwell, of Freese and Nichols, reviewed the plan and pointed out the changes to the map that had been made at the last meeting. Mr. Boutwell stated that when the plan has been finalized, the map will be printed with the comprehensive plan text on the back. Mayor Carter stated that at the council meeting on November 24th, Mr. Ed Snider of Independent American commented on the park issue. Mr. Snider stated that Independent American might be more interested in a location for a park near the outer limits of Trophy Club instead of the current location in Section 12. Mayor Carter stated that in order to follow-up on the substance of that offer, the Council would appoint a committee. Mayor Pro Tern Venetoff, Council Member's Kunkel and Dayton, Ralph Kemp and John Sheller served on that comm i t t ee. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that at the November 24th meeting, very few changes were made to the comprehensive plan map. The main controversy was over the location of a park site. Planning and Zoning recommended unanimously to the Council to move the park site to the northern area of Trophy Club. They felt it was not good planning to locate an active park in a residential area. Mr. Boutwell recommended the northern location stating that large active parks are usually located on the outskirts of a town. The Council voted by a 3 to 2 margin to locate the park to the north. Mayor Pro Tern Venetoff stated that several residents in attendance felt that if the park site was moved, the town might loose the state matching funds. The committee was organized to approach Independent American to see if there were any alternatives to that site for a dedication of park land. The Town could then go back to the state with a fee simple title to a specific parcel for a park in hopes that the grant could be restructured to fit the parcel. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that Independent American again stated that they would be more interested in looking at locations other than the existing facility. page 3 The committee contacted the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Austin and were told that there was flexibility in the location of the park. They also said that it was not uncommon for a community such as Trophy Club to have changes in their grant proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that he felt there was still some opportunity to work with Independent American on securing a site, but they have made it very clear it will not be at the existing facility. Mayor Carter opened the hearing for comments on the Master Plan. Below is an outline of the requests: 1. Designate the existing park area in Section 12 as park land instead of the area to the north on the map. 2. Allow for the state required 150ft buffer around the sewer treatment plant. 3. Designate a site for a future elevated water tank. 4. Place park back at Southeast corner of Trophy Club as on the first draft of the map. 5. Kirk Breitenwischer, of Gibralter Mortgage, objected to the designation of "open space" and "park land" regarding parcels Gibralter owns in Trophy Club. 6. Move schools and parks away from the perimeter of Trophy Club. 7. Remove entrances to Trophy Club from Marshal Creek Rd. and T. W. King Road. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMENTS Mr. Bill Tynes, Chairman of the P & Z, recommended adoption of the map to the council. Mr. Tynes stated that the Commission felt this was a good plan developed from professional help, input from residents and many hours of hard work. Commissioner Clinkenbeard stated that at the last meeting she expressed concerns over the percentage of moderate density shown on the map. She felt it was too high and not in keeping with the goals and objectives. Commissioner Clinkenbeard was pleased with the map presented at the hearing as it reflected a reduction in moderate density. page 4 Commissioner Clinkenbeard stated that in a letter from Independent American, they valued the land being used for a park in Section 12 at $6513,,000.00. Commissioner C 1 i nkerâ–ºbeard also read some comments from the Texas Department and Wildlife concerning the grant: 1. The report noted that although the park will be primarily for the use of Trophy Club residents, it will be open to modular home parks and several mobile home parks near Trophy Club. 2. The report pointed out that the Section 12 park now in use, if used as an active park site, would be a nuisance to surrounding residential areas. The report stated that there would be a glare of lights, noise and parking congestion. Commissioner Kemp stated that the developer has no intention of donating that specific parcel for a park. He stated that if the park site had to be purchased by the Town, he could not support that specific location. Commissioner Reuss stated that the current location of the park is a poor selection. He was concerned with how the Town would be able to purchase any of the proposed sites as shown on the map. COMMENTS FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL Member Vance pointed out several reasons he voted to leave the park site in Section 12: 1. One of the reasons for incorporation was to listen to the desires of the citizens. Council Member Vance stated that he felt the Council should listen to the 17 people out of 23 who have spoken tonight in favor of the current park site. 2. The Town can designate land as a park site before people buy lots. 3. He is concerned with the northern location of park land on the perimeter of Trophy Club. One of the reasons for the location of land uses on the map as shown is because the Town cannot put them where the homes are today. Would like to see the parks closer in. 4. In the goals and objectives, the recommendation was to keep the existing facilities. 5. Although Independent American has stated tonight in a letter they would not support the current location, they have been known to change their position on issues and they could on this issue as well. page 5 6. If the Town does loose the grant, then we will really need to pinch pennies to fund a park. Council Member Martignago stated that the Council appointed a committee to apply for matching funds for a park. They worked very hard to secure the grant and the Town should follow through and put the park site back in Section 12. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that the reasons for locating the park on the northern perimeter reflected good planning. He felt that too much time has been spent to no avail on securing the current location. He suggested an effort needs to be made to find an alternative site. Council Member Kunkel stated that her position on the issue has not changed. She voted to leave the park area at the northern location as recommended by the Town Planner and P & Z. Mayor Carter stated that if the location of the park is moved from section 12, there would be a possibility of loosing the grant. He felt that since the developer has not shown any signs of dedicating a park to the Town, the park should stay in section 12. VOTE ON CLOSING PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Reuss made a motion to close the Public Hearing, Commissioner Clinkenbeard seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Dayton made a motion to close the Public Hearing, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Dayton made a motion to schedule a workshop for the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to review all of the input from the hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED TOWN SECRETARY MA R