2017-07-11 CC MinutesCity Council Minutes July 11, 2017
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City Council Minutes
3 p.m. Study Session
FARMERS 6 p.m. Regular Meeting
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Farmers Branch City Hall
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 13000 William Dodson Pkwy Council Chambers
Farmers Branch,TX 75234
Presiding: 1 - Mayor Robert C. Dye
Present: 5- Mayor Pro Tern John Norwood, Deputy Mayor
Pro Tern Mike Bomgardner, Council Member
Ana Reyes, Council Member Bronson Blackson,
Council Member Terry Lynne
Staff: - Charles Cox, City Manager; John Land, Deputy
City Manager; Amy Piukana, City Secretary; Pete
Smith, City Attorney; Sara Egan, Records
Management Coordinator; Benjamin Williamson,
Assistant to the City Manager; Tom Bryson,
Communications Director; David Hale, Police
Chief; Andy Gillies, Community Services
Director; Marc Bentley, Public Works Director;
Steve Parker, Fire Chief; Brian Beasley, Human
Resources Director; Sherrelle Evans - Jones,
Finance Director; Allison Cook, Economic
Development Director, Kevin Muenchow Fleet
and Facilities Director; Shane Davis,
Sustainability & Public Health Director
A. STUDY SESSION
Mayor Dye called the Study Session meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
A.1 17 -531 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner asked for clarification on Agenda Item 1.8. in regards
to trail funding, asking if matching funds changed. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff
Harting explained this agreement is only being modified to change the project lead to the
City instead of the County leading the project.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner asked for clarification regarding Agenda Item 1. 10, in
regards to the Aquatics Generator. He asked if the funds spent to purchase the generator
and restore power is worth the short time power outage.
Mr. Cox explained that this past summer the Aquatics Center experienced two outages,
which knocked out the electricity, causing pool pumps to shut off. He explained the power
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outage also caused sump pumps to go out, which resulted in pump failure. Mr. Cox
explained funding is available from the bond fund.
Council Member Blackson asked what other cities utilize generators. Mr. Harting replied
stating he is unsure, but could research.
Council Member Reyes suggested postponing this item to see if other cities have
generators and asked if Fire and Police have generator protection.
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kevin Muenchow explained the City has functioning
generators, stating they last about 25 years.
Council Member Lynne asked if any unused portion of the funds could be used to repair
the aquatics tiles. Mr. Cox explained the tile issue has been resolved.
A.2 TMP -2257 Receive a report on Sister City activities.
Council Member Blackson provided a Power Point presentation and report of his recent
Sister City trip to Garbsen, Germany. City Council thanked Council Member Blackson for
representing the City and providing an update.
A.3 TMP -2258 Discuss external organizational fundraising and oversight.
Council Member Lynne briefed City Council, stating he has received several calls from
residents concerning fundraising at city events. He stated the concerns that caught his
attention were the Senior Center dances and chair rentals at the Historical Park. He
explained, currently there is no reporting of cash monies received, or accountability. He
stated he did not realize the amount of organizations that participate in fundraising events
on city property. He suggested creation of a ticket system to help track funding exchanges.
He noted the city purchased the chairs, and does not receive any portion of the chair rental
fee. He suggested tickets be sold through a kiosk system to allow for checks and balances
and urged the city to create a policy for organizations that utilize city facilities for events.
Mr. Cox replied stating the city could provide cash handling training, noting oversite of all
these organizations would be impossible to manage with current staff. Mr. Cox explained
that historically, Friends of the Historical Park have donated funds to purchase an item that
benefit the Historical Park.
Mayor Dye asked how much money has been donated back over the years from the chair
rental event. Mr. Harting replied stating the city has purchased approximately 300 chairs
which cost about $4,000, and the Friends of the Historical Park have donated over $19,000
back to the Historical Park. He further stated many trees and landscaping materials have
been donated by some of the organizational volunteers. He explained the city provides
the space and utilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Norwood asked if there has been any evidence of wrong doing. Council
Member Lynne replied stating no, and suggested having an update from Friends of the
Historical Park on how they manage their events.
Council Member Reyes asked City Administration to consider entering in to a contractual
agreement with organizations that wish to use City facilities for quasi - private events.
A.4 17 -521 Receive an update on the Bond Education Campaign.
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Communications Director Tom Bryson, Assistant to City Manager Ben Williamson, and
Finance Director Sherrelle Evans -Jones briefed City Council regarding the Bond
Education Campaign. Mr. Williamson reviewed the Bond timeline noting August 9th
through August 21 st are the mandatory dates to call the Special Election.
Mr. Williamson reviewed the following Bond Project explaining voters will decide on a $4
million bond to improve infrastructure and streetscape on Pike Street near the DART
station and a $7 million bond to connect neighborhoods with trails and sidewalks. The
bond would also provide improvements to the John F. Burke Nature Preserve. The bond
will also include a $4 million bond for single - family residential revitalization across the City.
If approved, this would allow the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Program and the
Demolition Rebuild Program to offer more incentives to homeowners who build new homes
on existing lots.
Ms. Evans -Jones provided an overview of Bond Finances.
Mr. Bryson presented an education video on the Bond process.
After discussion, Council Member Blackson suggested each Council Member host a public
education meeting by Council Districts.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner suggested targeting groups to educate and assist
with Community outreach.
Former Bond Committee Chair, Ms. Michelle Holmes spoke explaining the Bond
Communication strategy noting they have targeted attending every City event from May
through October to assist with the outreach. She stated the Bond Communication Team
has served over 2400 volunteer hours with 16 people.
Council Member Lynne asked if City Council could advocate for Bond items. Mr. Cox
replied stating City Council can advocate, however; staff must remain neutral. Mr. Cox
further stated that staff would assist Elected Officials with meetings and provide the
resources necessary to educate the public.
Mayor Dye suggested a Town Hall type of meeting within each Council District.
Council Member Reyes asked if median signs could be bilingual to allow more outreach to
residents.
Mr. Cox agreed to have bilingual signs.
Council Member Lynne suggested meeting one night every week to have a Town Hall
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood recommended targeting dates closer to the voter registration
deadline and obtaining voter registration cards for the events.
Mr. Cox stated he would review a calendar of dates and bring this to the next meeting to
discuss.
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Ms. Holmes stated the Recreation Center and Senior Center work great for after hour
locations.
A.5 TMP -2256 Receive a Legislative Update.
City Manager Charles Cox provided an update on the 851h Legislature and first Special
Session.
He reviewed the following key points:
The Farmers Branch 2017 State Legislative platform includes maintaining municipal
authority regarding local government revenue sources; maintaining municipal authority
over municipal land use issues; and maintaining municipal authority in determining how
best to operate a city.
Mr. Cox reviewed the following:
• HB 3329 (Paddie /Campbell) — Eliminates City Electrical Permit Fee if Electrician
holds State License
• Farmers Branch budget impact $95,000
• Significant Bills Not Passed
• SB 2 (Bettencourt)
Effective Tax Rate now called "No New Taxes Rate"
• 5% roll -back rate (Down from current 8 %)
• Exceeding Requires Voter Ratification on November Uniform Election Date
New Construction — No impact
• Added to Special Session Call
• SB 1004 (Hancock) — Network nodes in Public Rights -of -Way
• Pre -empts local regulations
Annual Right -of -Way Compensation limited to $250
• Significant Bills Not Passed
• SB 1620 (Taylor, Van) — Pre -empts local regulation for six or fewer chickens
• SB 451 (Hancock) & HB 2551 (Parker) — Pre -empts short term property rentals
(AirBnb, VRBO)
• Local ordinances being challenged by Texas Attorney General
Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF)
• Significant/Select Bills Passed
• HB 89 Prohibits contracting for goods /services unless written verification is
received from company that it does not boycott Israel and will not during term of
contract
• SB 252 Prohibits contracting with companies listed as doing business with Iran,
Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization
Mr. Cox reviewed the following Bills that did not pass:
• SB 88 (Hall)
• HB 808 (Fallon) - banning red light cameras
He noted the Special Session Call (Bills not filed)
• Spending Cap Bill (Villalba /Dallas) — limits spending growth to population growth
plus inflation index
• Exceeding Requires Voter Ratification on November Uniform Election Date
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Mr. Cox stated July 18th is the first day of the 30 Day Special Session.
A.6 TMP -2255 Discuss Board and Commission list of applicants.
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood asked for discussion regarding the list of Board and Commission
applicants for the Library Board. Mr. Cox explained applicant Donna Lawless has changed
her original request to serve on Community Watch and now wishes to serve on the Library
Board.
After discussion, Council advised staff to amend the Library Slate list and allow City
Council to conduct a slate preference exercise at the August 1, 2017 City Council meeting
to review Library Board candidates.
A.7 17 -520 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to Community Boards.
City Council agreed to the following list of Community Board liaison appointments:
Texas Municipal League - Mayor Dye /Council Member Lynne
*Metrocrest Social Services - Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner
Sister City Program - Council Member Blackson
NCTCOG - Mayor Dye
Dallas County Public Health Advisory Committee - Council Member Blackson
Trinity River Authority - Council Member Reyes
DART - Mayor Dye and City Manager
Metroplex Mayors Committee - Mayor Dye /Mayor Pro Tern Norwood
North Texas Commission - Council Member Reyes
Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce - Mayor Dye
*Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce - Mayor Dye
Municipal Judge Committee - Mayor Dye /Council Member Lynne /Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner
Travel Expense Review Committee - Council Member Reyes /Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Bomgardner /Council Member Lynne
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Council Member Lynne
Dallas Regional Mobility - Council Member Lynne
Regional Transportation Council 2 years - Carrollton Mayor /Alternate — Mayor Dye
*Metrocrest Community Clinic - Council Member Reyes
A.8 TMP -2260 Presentation and discussion on current City requirements for the
installation of Solar Panels.
Building Official Hugh Pender reviewed the City's current regulations for Solar Panels. Mr.
Pender explained panels are allowed to be placed on roofs subject to the following: a.) the
panels must match the color of the roof, b.) when possible, panels must be placed at rear
rooflines or behind gables or dormers; and c.) panels shall be installed in a uniform and
consolidated pattern.
Mr. Gillies reviewed other cities which allows maximum percentage of roof area (60 -80 %),
panels must be aligned with roof slope, panels must not be oriented towards public street,
ground mounted panels must not exceed 8' in height, ground mounted panels must comply
with accessory building setbacks and must be screened.
Mr. Cox explained we have approximately 70 homes currently with solar panels.
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Council Member Lynne asked out of the existing 70 homes, how many have front facing
panels, noting he does not support front facing panels. Mr. Gillies replied, stating he
estimates 40% are front - loaded.
Council Member Lynne asked if there is anything preventing Homeowner's Associations
from passing rules that allowing panels. Mr. Gillies explained HOA's in Texas have the
rights and authority to allow.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner noted many homes have tree lines that may prohibit
locations of where panels could be placed.
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood asked if currently the City reviews aesthetics with the permit
process, and stated he is unopposed to a blanket rule designating required placement of
solar panels. He further stated that younger families are moving in to our City and may
want to go green with solar panels. Mr. Pender explained currently the City has a permit
inspection for electrical, not aesthetics.
Council Member Blackson stated he is opposed to a stand -alone panel in the front yard,
but would support if located in a rear yard.
Council Member Reyes stated she supports solar power and suggested future development
should utilize solar panels.
Mayor Dye stated he fully supports solar energy and objects to any restrictions.
A.9 17 -532 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
Council Member Lynne asked for discussion regarding AIR BNB. Council Member
Bomgardner asked for an update on monument signs. Council Member Reyes asked for
discussion on urban chickens, and an update on Citywide Generators. Council Member
Blackson asked for discussion regarding repeal of the English only Resolution.
Mayor Dye recessed into Executive Session at 5:38 p.m.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13.1 17 -522 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
• Consultation with City Attorney regarding Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Report No. 119885 relating to TCEQ
Permit Nos. 5383 and 5383A to Town of Addison for use of water
in Farmers Branch Creek, pending TCEQ Complaint regarding
Farmers Branch Creek.
• Consultation with City Attorney regarding application for
Amended Permit to Expand Camelot LF (Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality MSW Permit Application No. 1312B)
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
• Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property
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known as property located north of 635, south of Valley View, east
of Denton Drive, and west of Webb Chapel.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
• Economic Development Incentives for Project Team(s).
(This item was not discussed)
Mayor Dye recessed from Executive Session at 5:55 p.m.
C. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6 P.M.)
Mayor Dye called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was provided. Council Member Blackson led the Pledge of Allegiance
and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP -2227 Presentation of the Farmers Branch Fire Department's 2017 Fire and
Life Safety Excellence Award.
Deputy Fire Chief Tim Dedear and Fire Chief Steve Parker presented the Fire
Department's 2017 Fire and Life Safety Excellence Award to the following recipients Chris
Flower.
E.2 TMP -2248 The Farmers Branch Fire Department would like to present Awards
of Exemplary Action to 4 lifeguards for help saving the life of a 7
year old male drowning victim.
Fire Chief Steve Parker presented four (4) lifeguards with exemplary action awards for
saving the life of a 7 year old male drowning victim. The following attended to accept the
award: Ricardo Campuzano, Jacob Brown, Caleb Brown, and Josette Bowe.
Parks and Recreation Director Mr. Jeff Harting recognized Aquatics Center Manager
Rachael Arroyo for her management and leadership over the team.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood provided a report on Study Session items.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
The City Manager provided the following report:
• Pop violinist James Mahler will entertain the crowd and the Hot Potato Food Truck will serve
gourmet spuds at the Farmers Branch Market this Saturday from 9 a.m. til 1 p.m. Nearly 40
vendors will be selling everything from produce and meats to eggs, artisan food and crafts. Mr.
Mahler is expected to take the stage at 10:30 a.m. Find out more at
farmersbranchmarket.com.
• Congratulations to the Farmers Branch Fire Department for being named a "Weather- Nation
Ready Ambassador" by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and for
renewing its StormReady certification from the National Weather Service. Both designations
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are indicative of the department's commitment to readiness in emergency management
situations.
• We have had our first mosquito trap test positive for West Nile Virus this season. That means
the central neighborhoods, bounded by Webb Chapel to the west, Marsh Lane to the east,
Brookhaven Club Drive to the north and LBJ to the south will be sprayed for mosquitoes tonight
and Wednesday night, weather permitting. Mosquito dunks, for the treatment of standing water,
are available free of charge at Farmers Branch City Hall and at the Senior Center. For more
information, call the Mosquito Hotline at 972.919.9868 or visit
farmersbranchtx.gov /mosquito.
• Finally, please remember that applications are being accepted for the Charter Review
Committee. Specifically, the City is in need of applicants from voting precincts 2300, 2309 and
2311. Check your voter registration card for your precinct number and call City Hall for more
information on the Charter Review Committee at 972.247.3131.
• You can sign up for eNews at farmers branchtx.gov to have current City news and information
delivered directly to your eMail box.
H. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following citizens wished to speak under citizen comments:
Addison Derrick spoke reading an excerpt from Dr. Gilbert's Historical Diary.
Shelly Katz spoke regarding his concerns with the entry monument signs appearance and
costs associated with the new signs.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
1.1 17 -533 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on June 21, 2017 and the Special Called Retreat Workshop
held on June 23, 2017; and take appropriate action.
1.2 TMP -2240 Consider accepting a grant donation for $1,500 from Factory
Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global) to the Farmers Branch Fire
Department; and take appropriate action.
1.3 R2017 -084 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -084 amending the number
of members on the Municipal Drainage System Advisory
Committee; and take appropriate action.
1.4 ORD -3453 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3453 amending the number of
members on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; and take
appropriate action.
1.5 R2017 -078 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -078 authorizing the
transfer of a SolarTech Dynamic Message Board/Trailer to the
City through a Homeland Security Program Property Transfer
from the City of Richardson; and take appropriate action.
1.6 TMP -2249 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -052 authorizing an
Agreement for Developer Assumption of Texas Department of
Transportation Advance Funding Agreement Project with CADG
Mercer Crossing Holding, LLC regarding for U -turns lanes on
IH635 service road east of Luna Road; and take appropriate
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action.
1.7 TMP -2250 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -038 approving a Local
Transportation Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the construction of one lane
U -turns under IH635 east of Luna Road; and take appropriate
action.
1.8 R2017 -083 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -083 authorizing
approval of the First Amendment to the Dallas County Capital
Improvement Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County
relative to the Westside Trail Project; and take appropriate action.
1.9 R2017 -077 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -077 abandoning a street
easement known as Knightsbridge Road north of IH 635, south of
Farmers Branch Creek and just west of the railroad; and take
appropriate action.
1.10 R2017 -079 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -079 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Buy Board
agreement with Groves Electrical Service for the purchase and
installation of two generators at the Aquatics Center; and take
appropriate action.
Motion made by Council Member Blackson to approve Consent items 1.1 through 1.10, as
presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Lynne. Motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD -3447 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3447 for a Specific Use Permit for a hotel located at 1520 Mira Lago
Blvd.; and take appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained the applicant is proposing to develop two hotels on site, one along Mira
Lago Boulevard, La Quinta Inn and Suites, and another along Lago Vista West Boulevard.
This current SUP application is for the La Quinta Hotel. Mr. Gillies stated the site plan for
this SUP proposes two buildings on the site: one 4 -story hotel and one 2 -level parking
structure. The proposed hotel will consist of approximately 57,746 square feet, containing
109 rooms. He noted there are a limited number of surface parking spaces (21) are
proposed along the garage and along Mira Lago Boulevard; however, most of the guest
parking will be located within the parking garage. Mr. Gillies stated that the Planning &
Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of this Detailed Site Plan as outlined in
Ordinance No. 3447.
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Architect Sabrina Ball spoke introducing David Parker with DP Consulting who provided a
an overview of surrounding hotels, historical market conditions, future market conditions,
and an overview of the existing market.
Council discussed parking security, surrounding hotels, and hotel accommodations.
After discussion, Council Member Lynne made a motion to close the public hearing and
adopt Ordinance No. 3447, as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Blackson.
Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
J.2 ORD -3448 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3448 for a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a detached
accessory structure (exceeding 120 square feet) located at 14430
Tanglewood Drive; and take appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained the applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to build a detached
accessory building, approximately 285 square feet, located in the rear yard in the
northeaster portion of the lot. He stated the proposed accessory building would be a
greenhouse used for growing vegetables, houseplants, and flowers.
Motion made by Council Member Lynne to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance
No. 3448, as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Blackson. Motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro �-
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
J.3 ORD -3450 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the Ordinance No.
3450 for a Specific Use Permit for vehicle sales and vehicle repair
located at 13830 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 100; and take
appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained the applicant is proposing a new business at this location that sells new
and used scooters, ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, go -karts, and motorcycles. The applicant is not
requesting any outdoor storage or display with this Specific Use Permit request. The
proposed floorplan consists of approximately 14,638 square feet with 6,498 dedicated to
office and showroom use and the remaining 8,140 square feet dedicated to warehouse use.
He stated the business operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00
pm.
Mr. Gillies explained the applicant has agreed to install new landscaping along the southern
property line. He stated the proposed specific use permit request is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval
of this Detailed Site Plan as outlined in Ordinance No. 3450 by vote of 6 -1.
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Council Member Blackson asked if the City is losing taxes on the property with this type of
use, and how many other similar businesses are in the area. Mr. Gillies replied explaining
the sales must be new vehicles, and explained they are prohibited from selling used
vehicles. He explained currently there are 3 to 4 businesses with similar use.
Council Member Blackson stated he does not feel this is the highest and best use for this
property and taxes are limited on these types of uses.
Mayor Dye opened the Public Hearing.
The following citizen wished to speak:
Ms. Sherry (Fang Liu) spoke requesting approval of the project noting she has already
signed a lease agreement to use the property.
Mr. Gillies explained this is not a long -term use for the property and this is just a lease
agreement for this type of use. The SUP can expire after 6 months of non -use. If this
changed to an Interim SUP, the applicant would be required to restart the process and go
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and then City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood stated since there is no other project for this property at this item,
and since the applicant has already signed an extended lease, he supports the project.
Council Member Reyes asked that the City reevaluate the zoning in the area.
Council Member Bomgardner suggested reviewing and creating a land use plan for the
area.
Mayor Dye closed the public hearing. Motion seconded by Council Member Bomgardner.
Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Norwood to adopt Ordinance No. 3450, as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Lynne. Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Reyes,
Council Member Lynne
Nay: 1 - Council Member Blackson
J.4 ORD -3451 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3451 for a Specific Use Permit for a research laboratory located at
1501 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100; and take appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained the applicant is proposing to redesign Suite 100 within the existing office
building to accommodate the relocation of their research laboratory from their Houston
location to Farmers Branch. The new suite will include seven offices, a conference room,
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a break room, and two research laboratories for a total of approximately 5,800 square feet.
Currently, Sekisui is located in Suite 530, occupying approximately 10,000 square feet of
office use. They will continue to occupy and lease this space. No outside activity or outdoor
storage is proposed for this location. The office and lab will operate Monday through Friday
from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The applicant has provided a comprehensive chemical
database to the City's Environmental and Fire Departments to ensure the safety of staff
and surrounding properties. Mr. Gillies stated the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of this item.
Council discussed the chemical storage, HVAC requirements, and number of staff
members relocating to this location.
Mayor Dye opened the public hearing. There were no citizens that wished to speak.
Motion made by Council Member Lynne to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance
No. 3451, as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Bomgardner. Motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
J.5 ORD -3452 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the Ordinance No.
3452 for a Specific Use Permit for off - premise wine sales located at
13612 Midway Road, Suite 331 -1, and take appropriate action.
Mr. Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. He explained the applicant is requesting
a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the off - premise sale of wine within a suite of an existing
building located at 13612 Midway Road, Suite 331 -1. The applicant intends to operate a
wine club office from the space. He explained the proposed hours of operation should be
limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. He noted this zoning district allows the sale of
off - premise beer and wine sales with the approval of a SUP. The Planning & Zoning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance No. 3452.
Mayor Dye opened the public hearing. There were no citizens that wished to speak.
Motion made by Council Member Reyes to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance
No. 3452, as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Norwood. Motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
The City Council recessed at 8:11 p.m. for a break.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 17 -534 Consider annual Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action.
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Motion made by Council Member Lynne to appoint the following Board and Commission
Members:
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ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Robert Dye (Mayor)
6/30/2019
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Becky Fisher-Reappoint
6/30/2019
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Lib Grimmett -Rea oint
6/30/2019
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Catherine McManus
6/30/2019
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COMMUNITY WATCH COMMITTEE
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Richard Russell
6/30/2019
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Charles Barton-Reappoint
6/30/2019
5
Wanda Barker
6/30/2018
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FARMERS BRANCH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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CORPORATION
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Robert Dye
6/30/2019
2
Bronson Blackson
6/30/2019
3
John Land
6/30/2019
4
Steve Parker
6/30/2019
5
Pam DeHon
6/30/2019
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & RESTORATION BOARD
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Lisa Neume er
6/30/2019
2
Bill Stol
6/30/2019
7
Bitsy Laney-Reappoint
6/30/2019
9
Tamara Cle horn
6/30/2018
10
Gail Coe
6/30/2019
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Ka L nn Lyon-Reappoint
6/30/2019
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MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM ADVISORY
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COMMITTEE
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Amy Rogers (Resident)
6/30/2019
2
Mike Sheaffer (Business) -Reappoint
6/30/2021
4
Berry Grubbs (Development)-Reappoint
6/30/2021
5
John Norwood (Council)
6/30/2021
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Todd Womble (Resident)
6/30/2021
New
James Dan Heard (Resident/Alternate)
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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
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Marc Traynor
6/30/2019
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Jan Wooldridge-Reappoint
6/30/2019
6
Christine Dimon
6/30/2019
8
Pat Thompson-Reappoint
6/30/2019
10
Barbara Leedy -Rea oint
6/30/2019
Place
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Term Expires
I
M. Jared Sullivan
6/30/2020
4
Linda Bertl
6/30/2020 '
8
Giovanni Zavala
6/30/2020
9
Sergio De Los Santos -Reappoint
6/30/2020
Place
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
Term Expires
2
Ruth Fuls
6/30/2019
3
Sharon Aston
6/30/2019 j
4
Phillip Joe Wallen -Rea oint
6/30/2019
11
James Tom Wooldridge-Reappoint
6/30/2019
Place
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Term Expires
1
Vanessa Serrano
6/30/2019
8
Amy Rogers
6/30/2018
Place
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING I & 11
Term Expires
1
John Norwood
6/30/2019
2
Hugh Pender
6/30/2019
3
Terry Lynne
6/30/2019
4
Steve Parker
6/30/2019
5
Mike Bom ardner
6/30/2019
6
Joe Dingman
6/30/2019
7
Charles Cox
6/30/2019
Place
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & BUILDING CODE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Term Expires
5
Michael Rogan - Reappoint
6/30/2019
2
John Tarleton - Reappoint
6/30/2019
6
Robin Bernier (Alternate)-Reappoint
6/30/2019
Place
NORTH DALLAS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
Term Expires
6
Sherrelle Evans -Jones
1/1/2019
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Motion seconded by Council Member Blackson. Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
K.2 R2017 -076 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -076 authorizing a unit
price contract with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction
Company for the Recycling and Resurfacing of Asphalt Streets
Project through a Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Grand Prairie; and take appropriate action.
Public Works Director Marc Bentley briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr. Bentley
explained the City is looking to contract with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company
through a Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grand Prairie.
The unit price contract would encompass the recycling of full depth asphalt streets along
with overlay of resurfaced streets. Mr. Bentley explained the funding amount of $500,000
is planned for the remaining portion of FY 2016 -17.
After discussion, Council Member Blackson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2017 -076, as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Lynne. Motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
K.3 R2017 -080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -080 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a townhome development at 13145 Hutton Drive; and take
appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained earlier this year, the City approved the rezoning of this property into
"Residential Townhome" Subdistrict. Mr. Gillies explained the property is located within
Planned Development District No. 88 (PD -88). The applicant, P- Custom Homes, is
proposing to develop an owner - occupied residential community containing 32 townhomes.
The townhomes will be grouped into 4 buildings: Building I and II facing Hutton Drive and
Building III and IV facing an interior, private driveway. All of the proposed townhomes will
have three bedrooms, will be three stories in height and will have a partially enclosed roof
deck on the fourth story. The total of the four buildings proposed is approximately 100,672
square feet. The overall building coverage is divided into four buildings of townhome units
as follows:
• Both buildings 1& II along Hutton are comprised of eight Type "A" units each, and are
approximately 23,728 square feet each.
• Both buildings III & IV along the interior driveway are comprised of eight Type "B" units
each, and are approximately 26,608 square feet each.
The applicant will install a 6 -foot wide sidewalk along the curb and a landscape strip with
large trees along the sidewalk. The existing power poles along Hutton Drive will be
removed and the power lines will be placed underground. The Site Plan contains an
amenity area with a community pool and dog park. All buildings will have garages with
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access from an interior driveway that connects from Hutton Drive to two access points. He
explained three (3) visitor parking lots containing 18 parking spaces are proposed along
the interior drive and every townhome will have an individual entrance and a 2 -car garage
with rear or front access. The applicant is proposing to install at least 65 new trees to
compensate for the removal of the existing trees and shrubbery.
Mr. Warren Packer with Warren Packer Custom Home Builders spoke stating he will
conduct presales and the market is hot for this product. He feels there will be no delays.
Council Member Reyes thanked the applicant for leaving green space and suggested
adding a dog park to the development.
Motion made by Council Member Reyes to approve Resolution No. 2017 -080, as
amended. Motion seconded by Council Member Lynne. Motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
K.4 R2017 -081 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -081 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a 33.3 -acre tract located west of Luna Road and north of
Wittington Place; and take appropriate action.
Community Services Director Andy Gillies briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr.
Gillies explained the property is zoned Planned Development No. 99 (PD -99), which
established a new master planned community containing residential, retail and
entertainment land uses. The Conceptual Plan indicates six (6) single - family
neighborhoods. The site being reviewed tonight is located west of Luna Road and
immediately south of Valley View Lane.
Mr. Gillies explained the Site Plan proposed is a single - family neighborhood to be known
as "Windermere." He further stated Windermere is the densest of the residential
communities being developed by the applicant, Centurion American (CADG). The site
contains 30.4 -acre total acres and has the smallest lots allowed within Mercer Crossing
community. It will be composed of 215 single - family residential lots. One hundred and
three (103) of these lots are designed for a narrow single - family detached house product.
All of these narrow single - family detached lots will be at least 40' wide and 105' in depth.
The remaining 112 lots are designed for rear - loaded townhomes. These townhome lots
have a minimum width of 22' and minimum depth of 90'. The proposed architectural theme
of the Mercer Crossing community is "Texas Tudor ". The plan indicates there are two lot
sizes within the Windermere neighborhood: 40' wide single - family detached lots and 22'
wide single - family attached lots. The Home Builders are Beazer Homes and Sienna
Homes, who plan to buy all the lots within Windermere. Beazer Homes has agreed to buy
all the 40' lots and Sienna Homes will buy all the townhome lots. Both builders have agreed
to meet the architectural design requirements within Mercer Crossing.
Mr. Gillies stated the Beazer Homes would range in size from 1800 -3000 square feet of
living space with an estimated price range of $400,000 to $500,000. The Sienna
townhomes will contain at least 2500 square feet of living area with an estimated price
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range of $400,000 to $430,000. Mr. Gillies explained all lots within Windermere will require
at least a 2 car garage and the driveway will include 2 more on site surface parking spaces.
All of the lots (215) will have rear - loaded driveways. There are three designated parks or
several smaller landscaped open spaces within the Windermere neighborhood, containing
over 5.58 acres. Two of these parks are located along Wittington Place and are proposed
to be dog parks (one for small dogs) and (one for larger breeds). A larger central park (1.9
acres) is proposed along Perrin Lane and Weston Road. One portion of this park will
contain a gazebo or small bandstand and will serve as the main special event location for
the neighborhood. Another portion of the park will contain a pool area. A comprehensive
trail network system has been integrated into each of the proposed residential
neighborhoods, tying them all together.
Motion made by Council Member Lynne to approve Resolution No. 2017 -081, as
presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Bomgardner. Motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
K.5 R2017 -082 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017 -082 denying
Oncor Electric Delivery Company's application to change
rates within the City of Farmers Branch; and take
appropriate action.
Public Works Director Marc Bentley briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr. Roach
explained the City was asked to approve an 11.8% increase in residential rates, and a
0.5% increase in street lighting rates. If approved, a residential customer using 1000 kWh
per month would see a bill increase of about $6.68 per month. He noted, in March, the
Steering Committee engaged the services of three consultants, Mr. Lane Kollen, Mr.
Richard Baudino, and Mr. Karl Nalepa, to review the Company's filing. The consultants
identified numerous unreasonable expenses and propose significant reductions to the
Company's request. The Steering Committee's attorneys have recommended that all
members adopt the Resolution denying the rate change. Once the Resolution is adopted,
Oncor will have 30 days to appeal the decision to the Public Utility Commission of Texas
where the appeal will be consolidated with Oncor's filing currently pending at the
Commission.
Motion made Mayor Pro Tern Norwood to approve Resolution No. 2017 -082, as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Bomgardner. Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
City Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m. to discuss Agenda Item
13.1, Executive Session items.
L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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City Council took no action.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by
Council Member Bomgardner. Motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tern Bomgardner, Council Member Blackson,
Council Member Reyes, Council Member Lynne
The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
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