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City Council
Monday,April 22,2019 4:00 PM City Hall -HUB Training Room
Special Called Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting begins at
4 p.m. with a dinner break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - (4 P.M.)
City Council Present: 5_ Mayor Pro Tern John Norwood, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mike Bomgardner,
Council Member Ana Reyes, Council Member Bronson Blackson and Council
Member Terry Lynne
Planning&Zoning 5- Chairman David Moore,Vice Chairman Sergio De Los Santos, Commissioner
Commission Present: Tim Yarbrough, Commissioner Michael Driskill, Commissioner Linda Bertl,
Commissioner Jared Sullivan, Commissioner Giovanni Zavala
City Manager Charles Cox, Deputy City Manager John Land,Amy Piukana
Staff: 8- City Secretary, City Attorney Kevin Laughlin, Director of Economic
_ Development Allison Cook, Director of Community Services Hugh Pender,
Assistant City Manager Benjamin Williamson and Director of Planning&
Zoning Tina Firgens
B. AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Norwood called the City Council joint meeting to order at 4.05 p m.
Planning and Zoning Chairman David Moore called the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting to order at 4.05 p m.
B.1 19-188 Presentation and discussion regarding exterior building materials
Community Services Director Hugh Pender provided a review of exterior building
materials. He reviewed the need to start with the "why" on uses and needs of exterior
materials He reviewed the existing commercial and residential masonry ordinance
requirements Mr. Pender reviewed a list of materials currently allowed in the
International Building Code (IBC) for Commercial and the International Residential Code
(IRC) for Residential, noting stucco is allowed in residential but not considered masonry
for commercial structures.
The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission discussed EIFS materials,
surrounding cities stucco and masonry requirements. The City Attorney noted every city
sets policy differently.
Council Member Lynne suggested having a round table with local builders to help identify
client requested materials.
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Mr Pender explained step one is to have a clear vision, and then we can bring in local
builders to help us create an action plan He noted the performance standard sets the
standard
Additionally, the consensus was the "why" behind rejecting exterior materials was: 1) to
allow for creative innovation, architectural diversity, aesthetics for both residential and
non-residential uses including multi-family; 2) to have materials with performance
standards that ensure durability; and 3)to ensure safety of occupants within the building
Commissioner Sergio De Los Santos stated we need to include aesthetics and safety
Chairman David Moore agreed noting safety should be priority
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood suggested the following vision- Farmers Branch is a community
where people want to live, businesses too, with quality life He explained there is not
one single mold, but he wants to expand materials and allow options.
Council Member Blackson stated he prefers guidelines to ensure durability, noting in his
opinion,the City should require an engineered slab foundation.
Commissioner Linda Bertl suggested designating standards and not necessarily
materials (The performance standard sets the standard) She stated diversity is
necessary
Commissioner Giovanni Zavala explained we need to also consider multi-family
developments
Commissioner Michael Driskill suggested allowing builders to have more creativity
Council Member Reyes suggested tailoring the demolition rebuild incentive program to
include older properties.
Commissioner Jarrod Sullivan suggested mandating durable materials be used for
construction.
Mr Pender reviewed options for exterior buildings
The City Council opted for Option 3, to abandon the term masonry and substitute
"Exterior materials" or"Exterior veneer" and define what those appropriate materials are
for Farmers Branch.
Mayor Pro Tem Norwood recessed for a break at 5.08 p.m. and reconvened at 5.21 p.m.
B.2 19-189 Presentation and discussion regarding affordable housing
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood noted Mayor Dye could not be in attendance however; he
provided comments that the Council decide how to allow affordable housing and attract
people to Farmers Branch.
Director of Community Services Hugh Pender reviewed the definition of affordable
housing, residential exterior cladding materials, and provided a DCAD map of home
values and reviewed the conclusion slide
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood explained the Mayor wants multi family dwelling units to allow a
percentage of affordable housing.
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Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner suggested assisting multi-family with incentives for
providing a percentage as affordable housing
Mr Cox explained the City could utilize the demolition rebuild program to assist targeted
areas
Council Member Reyes stated she would support a citywide program.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bomgardner suggested adjusting the incentive to allow duplexes in
specific targeted areas.
Council Member Lynne stated he prefers to see quality developments, noting if the City
currently has one third of existing affordable housing, maybe additional is not necessary
Mayor Pro Tern Norwood asked if we need to add affordable housing to the Council's
strategic plan for 2019-20, along with addressing housing for our senior population
Council Member Blackson suggested revitalization that is congruent to the neighborhood.
Chairman Moore stated he supports renovation to allow growth
Ms. Firgens stated the City may have to consider identifying incentive options the City
could provide if the developer agrees to provide a percentage of affordable housing.
Commissioner Sullivan stated we might need to allow developers to compromise amenities
to assist with affordability
Commissioner Zavala stated in his research, families do not utilize multi-family units as
affordable housing options.
Council Member Lynne cautioned against amending the current residential parking
requirements, noting parking has been a major concern throughout the City within existing
residential neighborhoods
Mayor Pro Tem Norwood summarized stating in conclusion, the City needs to be flexible
on exterior building materials to allow an affordable price point, to provide affordable
choices to our residents Additionally, the consensus was to not require developers to set
aside certain percentage of multi-family units as affordable units
Mayor Pro Tem Norwood thanked everyone for participating in the discussion
Motion made Vice Chairman De Los Santos and seconded by Commissioner Yarbrough
to adjourn the Planning and Zoning meeting
Motion prevailed by unanimous vote
C. ADJOURNMENT
After each Council Member and Commissioner provided feedback, Council Member
Lynne made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Council Member Blackson
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
The joint meetin• .djourned at 6 12 p m.
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