Minutes TC 05/08/2006 - Special SessionMINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL SESSION OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Monday, May 8,2006
7:00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS $
COUNTY OF DENTON 5
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in Regular Session on Monday, April 8,2006. The meeting was
held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nick Sanders
Pam Cates
Roger Williams
Susan Edstrom
Beverly Foley
STAFF AND GUEST@) PRESENT:
Roger Unger
Lisa Ramsey
Patricia Adams
Beth Ann Gregory
Adam Adams
Tom Shehan
Danny Thomas
Mike Pastor
Kerin Fleck
Gene Hill
Karen Mitchell
Thomas Rogers
Tom Rutledge
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Acting Town Manager
Town Secretary
Town Attorney
Community Development Director
Parks and Recreation Director
Acting Police Chief
Acting Fire Chief
IS Manager
Planning and Zoning Coordinator
Planning and Zoning Chairman
Mitchell Planning
Mitchell Planning
Teague, Nall and Perkins
A. 1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
Mayor Sanders called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m. noting a quorum was present.
A.2 Invocation.
Pastor Joel Quile of Lake Cities Church of Christ led the invocation.
A.3 Pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Pledge of allegiance to the Texas Flag.
"Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one and indivisible."
Council member Williams led the pledges.
Mayor Sanders opened by explaining the procedures of the Public Hearing and the rules of priority, decorum, and good
conduct to be observed throughout the meeting.
Mayor Sanders introduced Don Allen of DR Horton, Jeff Beck, Scott Beck and Jarod Beck of Beck Properties and Doug
Howe of ClubCorp, Jim Wiegert and Kyle Saleman of Carter and Burgess and Scott Booth with Innovative
Transportation Solutions.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:15 PM
PIIB1,IC HEARING
C. 1 Consider:
An application from Carter & Burgess on behalf of D.R. Horton requesting a change of zoning on certain tracts of land
consisting of approximately 697.4 acres located generally to the north of Oakmont Drive, Oak Hill Drive and the
Quorum Condominiums, east of The Lakes Subdivision and Parkview Drive, south of the Corps of Engineers
property, and west of the Town's eastern town limit from its current zoning of .02 acres MH - Manufactured
Housing, 478.9 acres R-12 - Single Family Residential and 218.3 acres R-15 - Single Family Residential, to PD
Planned Development No. 27, the Highlands at Trophy Club.
Mayor Sanders called on Planning and Zoning Chairman, Gene Hill for his report.
Mr. Hill began with a brief history, stating that fourteen months ago Town staff and residents were informed that DR Horton
was to acquire undeveloped land in the northern area of Trophy Club, from Beck Properties. Mr. Hill touched on
the initial discussions between DR Horton representatives and Town Staff regarding a preliminary submittal of a
project then known as Trophy Club Village PD, currently identified as the Highlands of Trophy Club, advising that
DR Horton's initial documentation for this project was submitted as a request for an amendment to Trophy Club's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Hill stated that DR Horton's original submittal proposed a maximum of 3,000
residential and accessory unit lots and an overall density of 4.68 units per acre for the PD area, with a maximum lot
size of 8,000 square feet. Mr. Hill reported that the Commission deemed multiple features of this submittal
unsuitable and that directions were given to the applicant to reduce overall density, add larger lot types, make
numerous changes to the land use plan and address specific concerns expressed by P&Z.
Since November 2005, the Commission has conducted nine public sessions with the applicant, and through these efforts lots
of 10,000 and 12,000 square feet have been incorporated into the PD proposal equal to 44% of the total lots, and lots
of 4,400 and 6,000 square feet have been eliminated from the PD proposal. The proposed townhome site will be a
gated community neighborhood with a maximum of 171 lots, equal to 11% of the total, and have its own amenity
center. The maximum number of lots in the PD proposal will be 1,597 and a gross density of 2.3 units per acre has
also been achieved. I
Mr. Hill continued, stating that a comprehensive concept plan map of the Highlands of Trophy Club development providing a
guide to the distribution and locations of lots and streets was prepared. Mr. Hill stated that a traffic impact analysis
was developed to assess future impact of the proposed development on the Town's traffic flow. Mr. Hill reported
that the Commission obtained numerous changes and additions to the PD documentation to clarify and codify
development and design standards for the entire PD district, including recommendations from a public hearing held
on April 26,2006, that were agreed to by the developer and are included in the packet, (page 11 - 13 of May 8,2006
Packet.)
Mr. Hill spoke to the many changes that were developed with the cooperation and coordination of Don Allen of DR Horton
and the Carter and Burgess Engineering Firm. Mr. Hill announced that after due diligence, several months of effort
and serious consideration, by a vote of five in favor and one opposed, the P&Z Commission recommends that the
request of PD-27, the Highlands of Trophy Club, be approved.
Don Allen, Director of Land Acquisition Development for the DFW West division of DR Horton, presented the proposed
plan. He reported on different elements of the development, spoke to the zoning components and showed a video of
the DR Horton home. The video showed a variety of the homes with clips from the interior and different price
points all under the DR Horton name and the custom and luxury homes they foresee building in Trophy Club.
Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group reported that this property consists of approximately 697.4 acres abutting the golf
course, the Army Corps of Engineers property and existing developments within the Town of Trophy Club. Ms.
Mitchell continued that this vacant, undeveloped property is under single ownership and comprises a majority of the
remaining undeveloped property in the Town, that there are approximately 115 acres of land within the area being
rezoned classified as floodplain and/or flowage easement, and that there are five (5) gas well sites located within this
proposed development. Ms. Mitchell commented that the current submittal, dated April 28, 2006, indicates a gross
density of 2.3 units per acre and net density of 2.8 units per acre and that the overall density of the development does
not exceed 3 units per acre. Ms. Mitchell concluded that it is the opinion of the Town's Planning Consultant that the
proposed development lies within the nine density limits outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and a Comprehensive
Plan amendment is no longer warranted.
Community Development Director, Beth Ann Gregory, addressed two specific areas of the applicant's submission, streets
and traffic. Ms. Gregory stated that with regard to streets, the applicant's submittal meets Town standards for all the
roadways that are currently addressed in the Town's Design Standards. The road types that are not addressed in the
current design standards include a single loaded one-way court and an alley, which, with the elimination of the 4,400
and 6,000 sq. ft. lots, would be restricted -to Lot Type 5 (townhomes) and that the applicant has agreed to the
requirements recommended by Town staff and engineers for these roadway types. Ms. Gregory continued that with
regard to traffic, it should be noted that the Traffic Impact Analysis the applicant conducted, considers the
development upon completion and its impact on our roadways. As each phase comes before the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Town Council for platting, the applicant will be required to submit an updated Traffic Impact
Analysis and provide for any required improvements that will be needed to handle the traffic created by that phase.
Decisions will be made as to the exact design of any improvements at that time. Ms. Gregory spoke to the type of
improvements that would be made to the Trophy Lake and Trophy Club Drive intersection with some options of a
roundabout or realignment with traffic signal, stating that during the platting phase, the developer would be required
to submit those proposed improvements to the Town with the supporting documentation to justify how they will best
address the traffic. Ms. Gregory concluded that both the civil and traffic engineers were present to answer any
specific questions the Council may have.
Parks and Recreation Director, Adam Adams advised that the 1,597 lots proposed by DR Horton, require a Parkland
dedication. Mr. Adams mentioned that of 36.3 acres designated, the total amount of active parkland proposed by
Horton, is 26 acres. The other seven acres comprise what is now the Beck Park Baseball field. They have requested
that these acres be given active parkland credit as opposed to passive and that the total amount of scenic and passive
dedication by Horton is 115 acres. Mr. Adams continued that allowing for passive acres to be given at a three to one
ratio, the total acreage donation would be 64.7 acres, exceeding the required amount by 28 acres. Mr. Adams
commented that DR Horton has agreed to install an interconnecting trail system throughout the development,
including a segment that will run through the largest portion of scenic area into Marshall Creek Park, and that the
approximate linear footage of these trails totals 27,000 linear feet. Mr. Adams said that the Active area proposed
next to the existing pool and across the street from Independence Park will address the requested future field needs
of the Soccer Association, as well as create an opportunity to provide land for peewee football. The minimum park
improvements required from the developer are the grading and clearing of unwanted vegetation which will be
determined by the Town. It will be the developer's responsibility to provide water and sewage to the sites and each
park must also have ready access to a public street.
Mayor Sanders announced the start of public input, reminding the audience that the Rule of Alternates would be used and
that people would be allowed to speak for three minutes.
The following residents submitted letters that the Mayor read:
Paul and Rexanne Merritt, 2 1 Monterey Drive - For
George Roberson, 306 Skyline Drive - Against
Rick Cally, 23 1 Oak Hill Drive - For
The following addressed Council:
Rufus Nicholson, 235 Oak Hill Drive - Against
Jim Moss, 979 Trophy Club Drive - For
Bob Hill, 8 Meadow Ridge - Against
Wendy Hill President of Trophy Club -Roanoke Soccer Association - For
Larry Tatarowicz, 217 Fresh Meadow - Against
Marc Bartels, 235 Oak Hill Drive - For
Terry Clark, 230 Oak Hill Drive - Against
Doug Howe, 3030 LBJ Freeway - For
Merle Stuchell, 2 Cypress Court - Against
Greg Lamont, 15 Avalon Drive - Against
Bill Matthai, 500 Indian Creek Drive -For
Barry Clark, 230 Oak Hill Drive - Against
Clayton Reed, 23 Timberline - For
Ms. LC Crowley, 410 Lakewood Drive - Neutral
Paula Johndrow, 112 Lakeshore Drive - Against
James Stephens, 115 Rolling Rock Drive - For
Frank D. Kalb, 20 Hideawy Court - Against
James Wilson, 410 Lakewood Drive - Neutral
Steve Smith, 305 Lakewood - Neutral
Barbara Glaser, 15 Overhill - Against
Scott Atwater, 104 Rolling Rock Drive - For
David Glaser, 15 Overhill - Against
Fred Schnieder, 123 Carnoustie - For
Stu Herigodt, 9 Avenue Twenty - Against
Steve Smith, 305 Lakewood, Neutral
Bill Rose, 219 Inverness, Against
Scott Briggs, 17 Meadowbrook Lane - Neutral
Randy Lane, 29 Ridgewood Drive - Against
Bill Armstrong, 18 Avenue Twenty - Against
Mike Hubbard, 4 Avalon Drive - Neutral
Jim Boen, 102 Park Lane - Against
Steve Stamos, 530 Indian Creek - Against
Mayor Sanders called a ten-minute recess at 10:OO P.M.
Public Hearing reconvened at 10: 12 P.M.
Pearl 0. Ford, 2 Spring Creek Court - For
Tony Harvill, 406 Lakewood Drive -
Philip Sterling, 33 Alamosa Drive - Against
Lynda Sanders, 1 Michelle Court - For
Sandra Johnson, 237 Oak Hill - Against - Ms. Johnson left prior to addressing Council, Mayor Sanders read her note.
Bijan Nowroozi, 22 Ridgewood Drive - Against
Babara Kadow, 322 Village Trail - Against
Larry Miller, 12 Hideaway Court - Against
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED D AT 10:49 PM
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
"REGULAR SESSION
At 1055 P.M., Mayor Sanders informed the Council that according to Ordinance 2006-03, Rules of Procedure, a motion to
extend the meeting past 1 1:00 P.M. is required.
Mayor Sanders spoke to Ms. Kadow's concern regarding the Elementary School, stating that approximately seven months
ago there was an elementary school in the plan, however, to date, negotiations between Horton, Beck and the School
District have not occurred, therefore it is inappropriate to show a school district on a piece of property that is
potentially being rezoned. Mayor Sanders did state that discussions with the Superintendent and Finance Director
had occurred and if the development happens, they plan on having another elementary school, depending on the
demographics of children.
Regarding the talk about other infrastructure not shown in the plan, Mayor Sanders commented that it is not customary at this
point, in a zoning request to show all of that detail. Mayor Sanders advised that there is a detailed plan for a road to
go north on the school district property and head northwest over to Hwy 377. Mayor Sanders continued that we do
not own this road, but after the last Denton County Bond Election, there is $900,000 for this road and that DR
Horton has pledged $400,000, leaving us $400,000 short.
Mayor Sanders confirmed that there is currently no plan for the continuation of Hwy 114 and that this is not a budgeted
expense for TXDOT at this point. Mayor Sanders announced that he would be attending a Metro Cities Partnership
meeting the end of May, which has been scheduled to address the concerns with Hwy 114.
Mayor Sanders spoke to the suggestion of resident's surveys, stating that experience shows very poor participation and
response. Mayor Sanders addressed the suggestion of a referendum, explaining the current provisions governed by
the Charter support only for a binding referendum, which he would not recommend on future development. Mayor
Sanders continued that the Charter could be amended in the next election on November 7,2006, which is just days
shy of the Charter being in effect for two years.
Mayor Sanders responded to the question about sidewalks, stating that the Ordinance recently passed that includes sidewalk
requires for all new construction, unless granted a P&Z exception.
Mayor Sanders spoke to the comments about the lack of details, commenting that this is a zoning request the details will be
presented with platting, in additional public hearings with both the P&Z Commission and Town Council.
Mayor Sanders thanked the residents for addressing their concerns with the Town Council and for specifics, as these details
will help Council better understand how to proceed.
Council member Edstrom made a motion to extend the meeting. Council member Williams seconded, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Allen advised that the issues with Hwy 114 would need to be addressed regardless of development occurring. DR
Horton will support TXDOT to help address these traffic issues. Mr. Allen stated that the Hwy 377 access road is
critical to the Town and DR Horton has access funds to contribute to this road and are committed to getting this road
built.
Mr. Allen noted that in addition to the Town receiving the Parks DR Horton would also donate the title to the land behind
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Mr. Allen responded to the question about the application submittal, clarifying that the property owner, Mr. Beck, signed the
application.
Mayor Sanders suggested the Council move into a Committee as a Whole, defining this as the designation of all of the
members present, in order to have unlimited debate and function informally.
Mayor Pro Tem Cates made a motion that action be considered in a Committee as a Whole. Council member Foley I
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seconded. Council member Edstrom requested that the Chair guard the request for the speakers to converse back I
and forth without unnecessary comments from the audience. The motion passed 3: 1, with Mayor Pro Tem Cates
and Council members Edstrom and Foley voting for and Council member Williams opposing. I
Scott Booth of Innovative Transportation Solutions reported results from the traffic study. Mr. Booth responded to resident,
James Stevens question regarding the planning for Hwy 121, resident, Bill Armstrong's concern of the impact that 1
may result with Trophy Club Drive only being one lane on either side and resident, LC Crowley's question about the I
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expected wait time taking a right onto Hwy 114, going west of Trophy Lake Drive.
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Resident, Larry Tatarowicz questioned what the traffic impact would be when the rumored shopping center is built on the
other side of Westlake. Ms. Gregory responded that all of Hwy 114 is controlled by Westlake. The Town has input
with TXDOT on those intersection and controls and to date the anchors that would require this have not been
secured. i
Mayor Sanders clarified that Westlake has not received any submittals at this time. I
Council member Williams commented that rooftops are needed in order for the Town to have a viable retail area. i
Council member Edstrom mentioned the five-year rollback and requested that Interim Town Manager, Roger Unger provide
numbers. Mr. Unger advised that the Town can go back five years and charge it at the market value today at our tax
rate form the point that dirt is first moved; rollback should be approximately one million dollars on 17 acres.
Resident, Jim Wilson questioned if Horton would consider joining the MUDS rather than having their own PID. Mr. Unger
answered that we are currently working through a process where an impact fee will go directly to the MUDS to
allocate.
Mr. Allen added that no final decisions have been made, that Horton would like to get past zoning first and then start
discussions regarding Public Improvement Districts or MUD.
Resident, Clayton Reed's questioned that new residents would be paying more for water than the other residents. Mr. Unger
explained that this would all be workedbut in the negotiations and in the developer's agreement.
Resident, Kathleen Wilson confirmed that there would be opportunities to have a meeting with the Council, MUDS, and
specialists to determine what is best in Town.
Council member Edstrom read an opening statement, recapping the history, events and publications going back to DR
Horton's initial submittal. Edstrom also commented to the confusion created by the dissemination of inaccurate
information. Edstrom requested that the following be record; it was conversed during the break that the Gravel Park
and light at Harmony Park will be included in the Parks Dedication as well as the small piece of land adjacent to it.
Edstrom referenced the Joint Use Task Force currently working with the School District to build a library and
confirmed that the repetition of house design would be every five houses.
Mayor Pro Tem Cates requested that the repetition of every fifth house also be addressed behind the houses.
Council member Foley complimented P&Z for a very good job working with DR Horton and helping get this proposal to this
stage. Foley stated that she would still like to see the golf course lots a little larger and the open areas around the
green spaces.
Mayor Sanders asked that Mr. Allen address the concerns regarding lots sizes around the golf course, Communities 2, 3, 4
and 6. Mr. Allen suggested that we add a caveat to the lots that back to the golf course; requiring that they be an
additional 1,000 - 1,200 square feet larger their base zoning category, that they have a minimum of 10 foot side
yards and that the rear yard be at least 35 feet.
Mr. Allen agreed to Mayor Pro Tem Cates request to make all of Community 2, 10,000 sq ft lots, with the exceptions of some
of the corners.
P&Z Chairman, Gene Hill stated that this discussion slipped way beyond zoning and that Council is trying to make platting
out of a zoning map. Hill added that DR Horton will have to go through platting and the lot specifics will be
addressed in a preliminary and final, during the platting process.
Mayor Sanders asked about the difficulty of designing a front entry garage from a 7200-foot lot. Sanders agreed with
Council member Foley, that a patio home is valuable to a homogenous community. Sanders mention that due to the
cost of maintenance, Council has indicated that they do not want a lot of pocket parks, that the concept behind a PID
is not for any amenities, such as parks and green spaces, unless one considered a Fire Department or water an
amenity.
Don Allen responded to front entry garages; the PD was created with a variety of staggered setbacks, which mitigates the
appearance of the same thing. Don Allen said that he could find a way to make the lots in neighborhood 7 8400
square feet.
Council member Edstrom asked that porte-cochere to be defined. Don Allen clarified for the record; a porte-cochere is part
of the house.
Council member Edstrom confirmed that the caliber trees comply with the Tree Ordinance.
Mayor Sanders is concerned that the garage set back of 20-26 feet is too shallow for front entry garages. Don Allen clarified
that this is from the right of way.
Mayor Sanders asked about the spacing between trees on the medians on Indian Creek and Trophy Club Drive. Adam
Adams responded that currently, most of the trees in the medians are very old and large and have to be almost
completely sheered; the spacing on the medians are specked pretty tight and can actually go wider.
Mary Simpson, 6 Winstead Court, stated that 50 feet between the trees is a great distance when you are talking about a 3-inch
caliber tree and due to this spacing, you will not even notice that there are trees in the median. Adams suggested
staggering the planting and dropping the spacing to 35 feet.
Mary Simpson also expressed concern about the decorative hardware on front entry garages. Don Allen clarified that the
point was to have a variety, therefore offering options.
Council member Edstrom stated that the detail would come in the platting, which residents may address during the during the
platting phase.
Mayor Pro Tem Cates questioned if the gas lines compare with our current 1,000 feet. Gene Hill responded that the gas lines
have been laid in the right of way, on the south side of Trophy Club Drive and that the criteria for the quality of pipe
has been addressed by PPI.
Mayor Sanders asked if the river walk was still included in the plan and what controls are in place for the drainage areas.
Kerin Fleck responded that flowage easements would be dealt with during platting. Don Allen no longer foresees
the river walk, however there is intent to build a pathway.
Mayor Sanders is concerned about the water currently going into Turner Lake that runs under the bridge will flow into
Trophy Club when and if the retail is built at Circle T. Tom Rutledge with Teague, Nall and Perkins responded that
the Town previously requested that the City of Westlake not increase the flow down stream into Trophy Club.
Mayor Sanders asked if monumentation or nice vegetation had been considered for gas well site 8H, at the corner of Trophy
Club Drive and Marshall Creek Road, Community 2. Scott Beck advised that the lease dictates the operator,
Encana, build a wall and the Town would have the option to change this requirement during the platting process.
Gene Hill added that the operator would also need to landscape and irrigate around the wall. Don Allen confirmed
that the wall is a split faced wall and is pretty innocuous.
Council member Edstrom requested for the record that the Town Attorney, Patricia Adams to respond to the incorrect
statements made by citizens about the question of the legality of application submittal and conflict between two
Council members.
Patricia Adams counseled that the Town's ordinance requires the owner to have a statement that the applicant is the agent or
representative of the owner and that the form provides a place to identify the owner and the agent. The application
that was submitted identifies Carter and Burgess as the representative of both DR Horton Homes and Jeffrey Beck
of Beck Properties and that subsequent to the receipt by the town of the application, the Town on September 30 sent
a letter to Carter and Burgess acknowledging the receipt of their application as the agent for Carter and Burgess and
Beck Properties evidencing staffs understanding of the identity of the applicant.
Patricia Adams also advised that Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code regulates and requires a substantial interest in a
business or real property. In order for a Council member to be required to abstain, the benefit received must be a
special economic benefit distinguishable from the effect on the public. A referendum of a zoning ordinance is only
authorized upon the adoption of the initial zoning or a repeal of a zoning ordinance in its entirety. A referendum is
not supported by the facts in this case and the general referendum language in the charter is controlled by the
specific language in the ordinance.
Pearl Ford, 2 Spring Creek Court questioned if a PD can be subject to the referendum? Patricia Adams advised that section
21 1 of the Local Government Code, a Home Rule City could have a Zoning referendum. There is a sub-section of
21 1 that provides the section on referendum, on Zoning Ordinances for the repeal of a zoning ordinance. There is
also a case the Supreme Court ruled that you cannot use this section to rezone individual parcels of land, it is for
zoning when starting or zoning for a brand new area that has not been zoned before, which are not our facts.
Bill Rose, 219 Inverness, read section 7.03 of the Town's Charter, "Qualified voters of the Town may require that any
ordinance or resolution passed by the Council be submitted to the voters of the Town for approval or disapproval by
submitting a petition for this purpose within forty-five (45) days afrer the ordinance or resolution becomes
effective. "
Patricia Adams responded that we have general provisions in our Charter and the specific will govern the general, it is a rule
construction, there is very specific law on referendums on zoning cases and that is going to control, as our Charter
must be consistent with State Law.
LC Crowley, 410 Lakewood Drive, questioned the zoning requirements for the high-pressure lines. Don Allen responded
that these are not high-pressure gas lines but rather collection lines for the wells that have been built in this area.
Larry Tatarowicz, 217 Fresh Meadow, commented that when Perot wanted to take over Westlake it was all about the MUDS
and suggested that Council table the decision for a later date.
Council member Williams made a motion to come out of the committee of a whole. Council member Edstrom seconded the
motion; motion passed unanimously
C.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding C.1.
Council member Williams made a motion to approve, with the changes as discussed, moving section 2 to 10,000 square foot
lots, section 7 to 8400 square foot lots and to make the changes around the golf course that Don Allen suggested. Council
member Foley seconded.
Mayor Sanders clarified that the same floor plan, with the same elevation shall be separated by a minimum of six lots on
either side of the street and by a minimum of three lots on the opposite side of the street, or directly behind.
Council member Edstrom asked that the Developer and P&Z Coordinator draft language for the motion.
At 1: 11 a.m. Mayor Sanders called a five-minute break.
Mayor Sanders called the meeting back to order at 1: 17 a.m.
Kerin Fleck read the following, "The same floor plan with the same elevation shall be separated by a minimum of four lots
between them on the same side of the street and by a minimum of two lots between them on the opposite side of
street, with no two elevations located on an adjacent lot directly to the rear."
Council member Williams repeated his previous motion to include the changes to 2 and 7 and to the changes agreed to
around the golf course lots and to incorporate the new language on the duplication of homes, to include the
clarification made by Karen Mitchell, under the P&Z recommendation, item 12, that a preliminary plat can
constitute the detail site plan for residential if it is for non-residential, they would still need to come in for a detailed
site plan and to add 'or' between 1, 2 and 3, on page 55 under Garages and to insert 'and at least one of the
following' in front of #4, Architectural enhancements to garage doors, which can include decorative hardware,
decorative windows, or panel detailing. Council member Foley who had seconded the motion agreed with the
modifications to the original motion.
Council member Williams stated that although there was a lot of discussion, this was the beginning, and that the actual details
would be addressed in the platting.
Council member Edstrom said that the discussion and input from the residents was necessary and helped remove ambiguity,
that this was just the beginning. Edstrom encouraged residents to continue helping the Town through the process.
Mayor Sanders clarified that both the mover and second agreed to approve the Ordinance included in the packet with the
modifications.
Resident, Bill Armstrong, 18 Avenue 20, requested that that Council put this off until there is a full Council and until after
the election.
Resident, Keith Barns, 20 Ridgewood Drive, likes the proposed changes, but would also like to see some or all 7200
Townhomes removed from neighborhood 1.
Mayor Sanders responded that we had a new zoning summary that compared the apartments in Trophy Club to Horton's
proposal and currently have 7% in multi family dwelling.
Resident, Marc Bartels, 235 Oak Hill Drive, encouraged Council to vote and approve tonight.
Resident, Jim Wilson, 410 Lakewood Drive, commented that Horton has given up 45 out of the 105 lots that the concept plan
has gained them, compared to the standard zoning that could have been approved last fall and feels that too much
time was invested for just 60 lots.
Motion passed unanimously.
F.1 Adjourn.
Council member Williams made a motion to adjourn. Council member Foley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:34 A.M.
* The Town Council may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open Meeting Act,
LGC.551.071
Nick Sanders, Mayor, Town of Trophy Club