HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-16 Joint Meeting AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 6:45 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
1. Legislative outlook for 2009 from lobbyists Dan Shelley and Jennifer Shelley
Rodriquez.
2. Sales tax report and monthly financial update.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Special City Council Meeting Workshop Agenda was prepared and
aW,„Y, posted on this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Linda Huff
City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 16th day of
December, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200
South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
Matthew Boyle Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 6:45 p.m.
ITEM 1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Lobbyists Dan Shelley and Jennifer Shelley Rodriquez reviewed the proposed legislative
priorities for the City of Grapevine as developed by City Staff. It was recommended that at
the next City Council meeting, the Council formally adopt the list of priorities to have a
single document for use in meetings with legislators.
It was the consensus that this item be placed on the next City Council meeting for
consideration.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ITEM 2. SALES TAX REPORT AND FINANCIAL UPDATE
Administrative Services Director John McGrane reviewed the General Fund and Utility
Enterprise Fund Monthly Financial Reports for November 2008 noting that revenues are up
and expenditures are down as compared to the last two years. He stated that Grapevine's
unemployment rate (seasonally unadjusted) is below 5%.
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There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the workshop at 7:27 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 6th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff W.64e1
City Secretary
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 7:15 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. City Council to conduct a closed session relative to:
A. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the
City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section
551.087, Texas Government Code.
City Council to reconvene in open session and take any necessary action relative to
conference with employees under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Special City Council Meeting Agenda was prepared and posted on
this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Lind Huff
City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Executive Session on this the 16th
day of December, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor,
200 South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding:
(A) conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and
financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate and
expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development
negotiations under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Bruno Rumbelow
stated there was no action necessary relative to conference with City Manager and Staff
under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in
the City Council Chambers.
12/16/08
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 6th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lin 144:d-i
Huff .2(126/
City Secretary
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Herb Fry
PRESENTATION
1. "Christmas Music and Light Show in Town Square" and recognition of employees
for the installation of Christmas lights and decorations in Grapevine.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Zoning Application Z08-09 filed by 222 Starnes LP requesting rezoning of
approximately 0.321 acres from "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District Regulations to "PO"
Professional Office District Regulations for the development of an office building.
The subject property is located at 222 North Starnes Street. This item was tabled at
the November 18, 2008 meeting.
3. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Conditional Use Application CU08-33 filed by Marshall Grain Company
requesting a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and a 20 foot pole sign in
conjunction with a garden and pet supply company. The subject property is located
at 3525 William D. Tate Avenue and is zoned "CC"Community Commercial District
Regulations.
4. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Special Use Application SU08-05 filed by Chesapeake Energy requesting a
special use permit for gas well drilling on property located at 3740 Euless-Grapevine
Road. The subject property is zoned "PID" Planned Industrial Development District.
5. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to the application filed by Mr. Dennis Alise for the final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1,
Alise Brown Addition being a replat of Lot 12, Block 118, Clifton H. Jones Addition
to College Heights and a 0.077 acre tract of land. The subject property is located at
531 Austin Street and is zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District Regulations.
END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning & Zoning Commission to recess to Planning & Zoning Commission Conference
Room, Second Floor to consider published agenda items.
City Council to remain in session in the Council Chambers to consider published business.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda was prepared and posted on this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00
p.m.
Linda Huff
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CITIZEN COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
6. Consider an ordinance providing for the issuance of City of Grapevine, Tax Notes,
Series 2008, in the aggregate principal amount of$4,260,000; awarding the sale of
said notes; levying a tax in payment thereof; prescribing the form of said notes;
approving the official statement and take any necessary action.
7. Consider a resolution approving an advanced funding agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for a sidewalk program on Wildwood Drive as part of
a Safe Routes to School Program and take any action.
8. Consider authorizing Parking Lot Lease Agreements with Gregory Investments and
the First United Methodist Church for parking lots at the corner of Barton Street and
Worth Street and on Ball Street south of the Mitchell House and take any necessary
action.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one
business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request
that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for
full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his
designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
9. Consider authorizing a purchase order to Martin Apparatus, Inc.for the purchase on
one (1) 75 foot Aerial Mounted Fire Truck and one (1) Pumper Fire Truck. Fire
Chief recommends approval.
10. Consider renewal of the Curb and Gutter Concrete Construction Services Annual
Contract to Manning Concrete. Public Works Director recommends approval.
11. Consider renewal of the Lamps and Lighting Products Annual Contract to Voss
Lighting. Public Works Director recommends approval
12. Consider renewal of the Portable Toilet and Hand Sanitizer Services Annual
Contract for City events to National Construction Rentals. Parks & Recreation
Director recommends approval.
13. Consider the minutes of the December 2, 2008 City Council meetings as published.
City Secretary recommends approval.
Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Acts, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et
seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the
public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session
following the conclusion of the executive session.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
14. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Zoning Application Z08-09 (222 Starnes LP) and a subsequent ordinance, if
applicable.
15. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Conditional Use Application CU08-33 (Marshall Grain Company)and a subsequent
ordinance, if applicable.
16. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Special Use Application SU08-05 (Chesapeake Energy) and a subsequent
ordinance, if applicable.
17. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
preliminary plat of A. C. Stone and take any necessary action.
18. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, A. C. Stone and take any necessary action.
19. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition and take any necessary
action.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda was prepared and posted on
this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Lin s a Huff
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
SPECIAL BRIEFING SESSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
1. Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the December 16, 2008 public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410-3154 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et. seq. Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
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Lin a Huff
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
4 4 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Zoning Application Z08-09 (222 Starnes LP)and make a recommendation
to the City Council.
2. Consider Conditional Use Application CU08-33 (Marshall Grain Company) and
make a recommendation to the City Council.
3. Consider Special Use Application SU08-05 (Chesapeake Energy) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
4. Consider the preliminary plat of A. C. Stone and make a recommendation to the
City Council.
5. Consider the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, A. C. Stone and make a recommendation
to the City Council.
6. Consider the final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
7. Consider the minutes of the November 18, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings and take any necessary action.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of December, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
ASO-
Lind. Huff /t
City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas
met in Regular Joint Session on this the 16th day of December at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members of
the City Council present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the Planning &Zoning Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Betty "BJ" Wilson Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jim Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
Elaine Martin Alternate
constituting a quorum, with Vice Chairman Herb Fry and Commissioner Mark Lowery
absent, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
Matthew Boyle Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Szot delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 1. PRESENTATION, "CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND LIGHT SHOW IN TOWN
SQUARE"
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Parks & Recreation Director Doug Evans presented a video of the
"Christmas Music and Light Show in Town Square"and recognized Tony Steele and Randy
Sell of the Parks & Recreation Department who coordinated the music and light show. All
of the Parks & Recreation Department and Convention &Visitors Bureau employees that
had a part in the installation of Christmas lights and decorations in Grapevine were also
recognized.
ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z08-09 222 STARNES LP
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Albert Triplett reported that Zoning Application Z08-09 had been filed by 222
Starnes LP requesting rezoning of approximately 0.321 acres from "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line
District Regulations to"PO" Professional Office District Regulations for the development of
a 1,700 square foot office building. The subject property is located at 222 North Starnes
Street. If approved, this would be the first reading of the ordinance as the property is non-
compliant with the City's Master Plan relative to lot width and would appear before the
Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Mr. John Scott requested favorable consideration of the application.
City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission questioned the zoning of the
properties adjacent to the request and Staff responded that the property to the south is low
intensity commercial ("PO" Professional Office District Regulations) and to the north and
west is zoned residential.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-33
MARSHALL GRAIN COMPANY
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Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Triplett reported that Conditional Use Application CU08-33 had been filed by
Marshall Grain Company requesting a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and a 20
foot pole sign in conjunction with a garden and pet supply company. The subject property
is located at 3525 William D. Tate Avenue and is zoned "CC" Community Commercial
District Regulations. The retail store/greenhouse will contain approximately 22,000 square
feet with approximately 41,500 square feet behind the store being utilized as an outdoor
display storage area. The outdoor display area will be screened by a six foot wooden
fence adjacent to Bear Run Drive and the 20 foot pole sign will be south of the main
entrance along William D. Tate Avenue.
Mr. James Connelley requested favorable consideration of the application.
City Council and the Planning &Zoning Commission questioned if there would be any live
animals on the property, would all pet supplies be stored inside and would any outside
storage be above the six foot fence. Mr. Connelley responded there would be no live
animals, all pet food would be stored inside and there would not be any outside storage
above the six foot fence.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. The following
guests spoke:
Mr. Stephen Eisner, 200 Man of War, Burleson, expressed his support for the application.
Mr. Jerry Pittman, 2627 Eagle Drive, noted concern relative to the location of the pole sign
at the south entrance to the property. He proposes to develop an office building adjacent
to the property and prefers the sign to be further north.
Mr. Milan Vesely, 3608 Soft Wind Court, stated that the Bear Run Home Owners
Association supports the application with the condition that the pole sign be relocated to
the north of the property.
City Secretary Huff reported the Council and Commission had been copied the one letter of
opposition for the application.
Commissioner Fechter, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 4. PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU08-05 CHESAPEAKE
ENERGY
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Triplett reported that Special Use Application SU08-05 had been filed by
Chesapeake Energy requesting a special use permit for gas well drilling on property
located at 3740 Euless-Grapevine Road. The subject property is zoned "PID" Planned
Industrial Development District. The applicant proposes to drill three wells on the site. A
six foot masonry screening wall is proposed after the site transitions to the production
phase with additional landscaping to be provided along the northern edge of the drill site
within potential view of the warehouse/freight-forwarding operation. All landscaping will be
maintained by an in-ground irrigation system.
Mr. Jonathan Fauchenberry requested favorable consideration of the application. He
addressed the setbacks required by the City's ordinances, as well as screening, in-ground
irrigation and any necessary street repairs. He noted that the first well is planned to be
drilled in November 2009 and could not confirm when the other two wells would be
underway.
Brief discussion ensued relative to additional landscaping on the site.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 5. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL PLAT LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1,ALISE BROWN
ADDITION, REPLAT OF LOT 12, BLOCK 118, CLIFTON H. JONES
ADDITION TO COLLEGE HEIGHTS AND A 0.077 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
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Senior Civil Engineer Scott Dyer reported that Mr. Dennis Alise had filed the application for
the final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition being a replat of Lot 12, Block
118, Clifton H. Jones Addition to College Heights and a 0.077 acre tract of land. The
subject property is located at 531 Austin Street and is zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District
Regulations. The property is being platted to build two single family residences.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Martin, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Coy,offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Tate announced the Planning &Zoning Commission would recess to the Planning &
Zoning Conference Room to consider published business.
The City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to consider published
business.
ITEM 6. ORDINANCE, ISSUANCE OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE,TAX NOTES, SERIES
2008
Administrative Services Director John McGrane requested approval of an ordinance
providing for the issuance of City of Grapevine, Tax Notes, Series 2008, in the aggregate
principal amount of$4,260,000; awarding the sale of said notes; levying a tax in payment
thereof; prescribing the form of said notes; and approving the official statement. He stated
they were competitively bid and resulted in a true interest cost of 3.88% on the Tax Notes.
Proceeds from the sale of the Tax Notes will be used for the public purpose of providing
funds for the demolition of existing structures in the 600 block of Main Street; the design,
engineering and construction of facilities for the Convention&Visitors Bureau and payment
of costs and expenses associated with issuing the Notes.
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Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Stewart,to approve the
ordinance as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-74
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, TAX NOTES, SERIES 2008, IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $4,260,000;
AWARDING THE SALE OF SAID NOTES; LEVYING A TAX
IN PAYMENT THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF
SAID NOTES; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
ITEM 7. RESOLUTION, APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT, TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROGRAM
Deputy Director of Public Works Stan Laster recommended approval of a resolution
approving an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
for a sidewalk program on Wildwood Drive as part of a Safe Routes to School Program.
The 1,200 feet of sidewalk along Wildwood Drive between Dooley Street and Boyd Drive
was selected by the State for grant funding. The project is estimated to cost$98,713 and
will be completely funded by the Grant.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve the
resolution as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSING FUNDING
PARTICIPATION LEVEL AND PROJECT SCOPE FOR THE
SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT WITHIN
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 8. AUTHORIZE PARKING LOT LEASE AGREEMENTS, GREGORY
INVESTMENTS AND FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Public Works Director Matt Singleton recommended approval of Parking Lot Lease
Agreements with Gregory Investments and the First United Methodist Church (FUMC)for
parking lots at the corner of Barton Street and Worth Street and on Ball Street south of the
Mitchell House. The proposed parking lot on the northwest corner of Worth Street and
Barton Street will be on property owned by Izak and Joe Gregory. The lot will provide
approximately 46 spaces and will be available for City use during festivals in the downtown
area. The term of the lease is for 10 years and the cost is $46,152 that will be paid from
the Convention &Visitors Bureau festival account. The proposed parking lot on Ball Street
will be constructed on FUMC owned property immediately south of the Mitchell House and
will provide approximately 127 spaces. The lot will be open to the public in support of the
Heritage Park, the Botanical Gardens, the Mitchell House and Nash Farms and will be
available to the City for use during festivals. The church will have the right to use the
parking lot for religious holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday and on Sundays. The
term of the lease is 20 years and the cost for construction is $209,021 with FUMC
providing $100,000 and the remainder will be funded by the Quality of Life Fund. Public
Works Staff will construct the two lots.
Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Lease,to approve the
Parking Lot Lease Agreements as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business for the City Council was to consider the consent agenda items,
which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business
item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who
wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none.
Item 9. Authorize Purchase Aerial Mounted Fire Truck and Pumper Fire Truck
Fire Chief recommended approval of the authorization for a purchase order to Martin
Apparatus, Inc. for the purchase on one (1) 75 foot Aerial Mounted Fire Truck and one (1)
Pumper Fire Truck in the total amount of $1,185,199.00.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 10. Renew Curb and Gutter Concrete Construction Services Annual Contract
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Public Works Director recommended approval of the renewal of the Curb and Gutter
Concrete Construction Services Annual Contract to Manning Concrete.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 11. Renew Lamps and Lighting Products Annual Contract
Public Works Director recommended approval of the renewal of the Lamps and Lighting
Products Annual Contract to Voss Lighting.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 12. Renew Portable Toilet and Hand Sanitizer Services Annual Contract
Parks & Recreation Director recommended approval of the renewal of the Portable Toilet ""
and Hand Sanitizer Services Annual Contract for City events to National Construction
Rentals.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 13. Consideration of Minutes
City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the December 2, 2008 City
Council meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would take a brief recess.
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Upon reconvening in the City Council Chambers, all members of the City Council were
present.
ITEM 14. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ZONING APPLICATION Z08-09 222 STARNES LP
Chairman Larry Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0-1 for denial
of Zoning Application Z08-09 filed by 222 Starnes LP requesting rezoning of approximately
0.321 acres from "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District Regulations to "PO" Professional Office
District Regulations for the development of an office building. The subject property is
located at 222 North Starnes Street.
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and deny the application. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 15. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-33 MARSHALL GRAIN
COMPANY
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Conditional Use Application CU08-33 with the condition that the pole sign be moved to a
location north of a projected line perpendicular to the right-of-way from the southwest
corner of the greenhouse. The application was filed by Marshall Grain Company and
approval grants a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and a 20 foot pole sign in
conjunction with a garden and pet supply company. The subject property is located at
3525 William D. Tate Avenue and is zoned "CC" Community Commercial District
Regulations.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance with the conditions for the
conditional use permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-75
AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 48 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO
KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE, BY
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GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU08-33 FOR A
GARDEN AND PET SUPPLY STORE WITH OUTDOOR
STORAGE AND A 20-FOOT POLE SIGN IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73 AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS
AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON
WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 16. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU08-05 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Special Use Application SU08-05 filed by Chesapeake Energy with the condition that within .
90 days of the completion of fracing the first well, the masonry wall and landscaping be
completed and that the landscaping on the east side of the drilling site include wax myrtles
placed 10 feet apart on center and one three inch caliber canopy three from the approved
tree list every 50 lineal feet. Approval of the application grants a special use permit for gas
well drilling on property located at 3740 Euless-Grapevine Road. The subject property is
zoned "PID" Planned Industrial Development District.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance with the conditions for the
special use permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-76
AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 49 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SAME BEING ALSO
KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE BY
GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT SU08-05 TO ALLOW
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GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION IN A
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "PID" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT UNDER CITY OF GRAPEVINE ORDINANCE NO.
82-73 ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73 AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS
AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS SPECIAL
USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)AND
A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION
OCCURS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 17. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
PRELIMINARY PLAT, A. C. STONE
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning &Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the
Statement of Findings and the preliminary plat of A. C. Stone filed by Chesapeake Energy.
The subject 88.67 acres is located west of Euless-Grapevine Road and north of State
Highway 360. The property is being platted to drill gas wells and it is zoned "PID" Planned
Industrial Development.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
accept the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the
preliminary plat of A. C. Stone. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 18. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
FINAL PLAT, A. C. STONE
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning &Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the
Statement of Findings and the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, A. C. Stone filed by Chesapeake
Energy. The subject 8.81 acres is located west of Euless-Grapevine Road and north of
State Highway 360. The property is being platted to drill gas wells and it is zoned "PID"
Planned Industrial Development.
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Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept the
Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the final plat of
Lot 1, Block 1, A. C. Stone. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 19. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
FINAL PLAT LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, ALISE BROWN ADDITION
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning &Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the
Statement of Findings and the final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition filed
by Mr. Dennis Alise. The 0.47 acre property is located at 531 Austin Street and is being
platted to build two single family residences.
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the final
plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition. The motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 6th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lind Huff
City Secretary
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