City of Farmers
Branch
City Council Regular
Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson
Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, March 15,
2004
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City
Council were present:
Mayor Bob
Phelps
Mayor
Pro Tem Paul
Walden
Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Bill
Moses
Councilmembers Charlie
Bird
Junie
Smith
Ben Robinson
The following members of
Administration were present:
Assistant
City Manager Mary
Jane Stevenson
Assistant
City Manager Greg Vick
City
Secretary Cindee
Peters
Assistant
to the City Manager Margaret
Somereve
Assistant
to the City Manager John
Roach
Director
of Economic Development Norma
Nichols
City Attorney John
Boyle
Fire
Chief Kyle
King
Police
Chief Jimmy
Fawcett
Acting
Library Director Kate
Lyon
City Engineer Jerry
Murawski
Director
of Communications Tom
Bryson
Director
of Public Works Mark
Pavageaux
Director
of Equipment Services Don
Moore
Director
of Parks and Recreation Jeff
Fuller
Recording
Secretary Suzanne
Reynolds
The following member of
Administration was absent:
City
Manager Linda
Groomer
Mayor Phelps called the City
Council meeting of March 15, 2004 to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION
AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Reverend Craig Reed of St. Andrews
Episcopal Church gave the invocation and Councilwoman Smith led the pledge of
allegiance.
A.2 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE YOUTH
ETIQUETTE SYMPOSIUM.
Mayor Phelps presented the
following information. Earnestine Cole
founded the Youth Etiquette Symposium in 2000 to inspire youth with positive
life skills. The Youth Etiquette
Symposium is a leadership, mentoring and career development organization for
youth ages 10 to 18. The Symposium
offers free seminars during which youth are taught leadership skills through
their service to others and are encouraged to practice good manners in all
situations.
In November 2003, Ms. Cole brought
the Youth Etiquette Symposium to the Farmers Branch Manske Library with a
series of cultural arts classes. On
February 15, the Symposium held its first “Annual Afternoon of Art” at the
Library during which the Symposium made a $100 donation to the Friends of the
Farmers Branch Manske Library. The
artwork of the students remained on display in the gallery for four weeks
following this event.
Mayor Phelps presented a
proclamation to Ms. Earnestine Cole and participants of the Youth Etiquette
Symposium.
A.3 PRESENTATION BY DAVID MERRITT, CHAIRMAN OF
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OF THE 2003 ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING
REPORT.
David Merritt, Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, presented the 2003 Annual Planning Report to
the City Council and gave a brief description of the report.
A.4 PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARD.
Mayor Phelps presented a 25-year
employee service award to Shannon Chowning of the Public Works Department.
A.5 PRESENTATION
OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no board applications
presented.
A.6 REPORT ON STUDY
SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study Session prior to the regular meeting.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated
consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not
need discussion individually. Any
member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item
from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full
discussion. The concept for the consent
items is established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need
more time for discussion.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Walden,
seconded by Councilman Robinson, all voting “aye,” adopted the Consent Agenda
as submitted.
B.1 APPROVED OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2004.
B.2 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-032 FOR A
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT BY DAVID RANDALL FOR THE ADDITION OF RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
AT LAKEVIEW AT PARKSIDE APARTMENTS, FORMERLY SONTERRA/CORTESIA APARTMENTS,
36.397 ACRES LOCATED AT 3950 AND 3990 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, WITHIN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 64.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-030 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-031
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE WIRELESS NETWORK COMPONENTS AND
INSTALLATION FROM NEXTIRAONE, NETMOTION/HBR AND TECHNICAL CONCEPTS UTILIZING
THE STATE OF TEXAS CATALOG PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATED INFORMATION
SYSTEMS.
Mayor Phelps announced the
groundbreaking for the Stars Center on March 24th at 10 a.m. and the
two Community Meetings on March 23rd at the Manske Library and March
25th at the Senior Center.
He invited residents to attend both events.
C.1 CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION.
John Oechsner, 3509 Brookline Lane, asked if the City would be sending staff members to the International Association of Shopping Centers Conference this year.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY TRIPLE A OIL PROPERTIES, LP FOR A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT FOR A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION INCLUDING CONVENIENCE STORE ON AN
APPROXIMATE 0.65-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2360 VALWOOD PARKWAY, WITHIN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 70 OLD FARMERS BRANCH FREEWAY SUBDISTRICT, CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2761
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the
following information. The applicant is
requesting approval of a specific use permit to redevelop the subject site as a
gasoline service station including convenience store. The existing building and canopy will be removed and proposed
improvements consist of a 3,040 square foot convenience store building, a new
canopy; and five pump islands accommodating 10 fueling stations. Within the proposed convenience store,
approximately 750 square feet is being allocated for a sandwich shop, which is
a permitted use by right within the zoning district.
The proposed land use is consistent
with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, which identifies this area as
general commercial. The use is
compatible with existing surrounding businesses typically found at the
intersection of arterial roadways with freeways.
Planned Development 70 zoning
district allows special exceptions to the development standards contained
within the ordinance, subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Planning and Zoning
Commission approved special exceptions for setback encroachment, landscaping
and signage. Given the existing site
constraints, the special exceptions allow for the redevelopment of the existing
site and facilities with a better design.
Besides the requested special
exceptions, the proposed development complies with PD-70 zoning requirements.
The Planning and Zoning Commission,
by unanimous vote, approved the requested special exceptions and recommends
approval of the proposed specific use permit request, including the associated
site plan, with the following conditions:
1. Utility easements shall be dedicated by
plat or by a separate instrument document, as determined by the City Engineer.
2. The lighting under the canopy shall be
recessed so that the fixtures are flush with the soffit of the canopy
surface.
3. The placement of the plant material
near the proposed monument sign location, as shown on the landscape plan, shall
be revised, subject to review and approval by staff, prior to issuance of a
building permit.
4. The property owner shall provide a hold
harmless agreement for the monument sign to encroach into the utility easement,
prior to issuance of a building permit.
Mayor Phelps opened the public
hearing.
A motion by Councilman Robinson,
seconded by Councilman Bird, all voting “aye,” closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Walden asked the
applicant what the time frame would be to start construction. Paul
Klooster, 12342 Inwood, replied it is a six-month project and when they receive
their building permit they would start on the project.
Mayor Phelps asked the applicant if
he was in agreement with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s four
recommendations. Mr. Klooster replied
yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Walden, all voting “aye,” adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2761 approving the proposed specific use permit request, including the associated site plan, with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GASOLINE
SERVICE STATION INCLUDING CONVENIENCE STORE ON AN APPROXIMATE 0.65-ACRE TRACT
LOCATED AT 2360 VALWOOD PARKWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 70
OLD FARMERS BRANCH FREEWAY SUBDISTRICT (PD-70 OFB-FW)) ZONING DISTRICT;
REPEALING ORDINANCE 2574; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS;
PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D.1 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
COMMUNITY WATCH COMMITTEE AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND BUILDING CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated this item would
be brought back to the April 5th City Council meeting.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Moses, seconded by Councilman Bird, all voting “aye,” appointed Chris Smith to
the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals.
D.2 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND
REQUESTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were
no travel reports or travel requests.
D.3 PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND
ORGANIZATION REPORTS.
Councilwoman Smith stated on March
4th she attended a Skate Park charrette held at the Recreation
Center regarding the possibility of having a skate park in Farmers Branch. On March 8th she attended the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which Tina Perez with the Dallas Business Journal presented
“Relocation and Retention”.
Councilman Bird stated he attended
the ribbon cutting at the Metrocrest Medicine Foundation at RHD Hospital the
previous week. On March 6th
he, Mayor Phelps and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Moses attended the American Southwest Conference First Pitch
Softball Tournament held at Oran Good Softball Complex.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated
on March 30th there is a “Get Acquainted Get Together Program” at
the Senior Center for those interested in the activities that are offered at
the Senior Center.
Mayor Phelps stated on March 1st
he attended the Senior Breakfast at the Senior Center. At 3:30 p.m. City
Attorney John Boyle, City Secretary Cindee Peters and he attended a special
public hearing at City Hall for Parish Day School. At 7:30 p.m. he conducted the regular City Council meeting. On March 2nd Sandy Grayson,
Chairman of the Dallas Council Transportation Division, Mayor Slagel of
Richardson, Collin County Judge, and two people from the Greater Dallas Chamber
of Commerce met with the Dallas Morning
News editorial staff regarding I-635 funding. On March 3rd City Manager Linda Groomer and he
attended a luncheon meeting with Mike Vance of the Omni Hotel and
representatives from the Dallas Hotel Association regarding hotel taxes being
raised for the proposed Dallas Cowboys Stadium. On March 5th he attended the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition meeting. On March 6th
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Moses, Councilman Bird and he attended the American Southwest Conference First Pitch
Softball Tournament at Oran Good Softball Complex in which teams from
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas competed. On March 11th City Manager Linda Groomer, Farmers
Branch Chamber President Fred Ferguson, Martha Rocha with Southwestern Bell and
he met with the Randy Locey of the Dallas Stars regarding the new Stars
Center. On March 12th he
attended the Farmers Branch Chamber Board Meeting at 10 a.m. and at noon he
attended the luncheon at the new Recreation Center. At 6:30 p.m. he and Councilman Bird along with their spouses
attended the author dinner at the Library.
MAYOR
PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE
DISCUSSED IN THE 4:30 P.M. WORK SESSION.
MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
AT 5:35 P.M. AND THEN CONCLUDED AT 6:18 P.M..
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT
SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED
LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.
E.1 DISCUSS LAND
ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072.
Discuss the acquisition of property at 13402 Dennis Lane, Farmers
Branch, Texas.
Discuss property acquisition at the southwest corner of Golfing Green
Drive and Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, Texas.
Discuss the sale, trade or leases of City owned property or acquisition
of property in the Farmers Branch Station Area, Farmers Branch, Texas
Mayor Phelps explained that staff was present to discuss this item with
the City Council.
F.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY
ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Walden, a second by Councilman Robinson, all
voting “aye,” approved the acquisition of 13402 Dennis Lane for $140,000.
Mayor Phelps explained that staff updated City Council on the remaining
items in Executive Session and no other action was necessary.
F.2 ADJOURNMENT.
A
motion by Mayor Pro Tem Walden, a second by Councilwoman Smith, all voting
“aye,” adjourned the City Council meeting of March 15, 2004 at 8:28 p.m.
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Bob Phelps, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary