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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL Date June 6, 2000
ARer dete~mng that a quorum ~s present ~d convemng ~n ~ Open Meeting, the C~ty Co~ml
of ~e Ci~' of Denton, Texas will convene ~n a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 5 15
p m ~n the C~ty of Denton Council Work Session Room, Denton C~ty Hall, m 215 East
McK~nney, Denton, Texas to consider specffic ~tems when these ~tems ~e hsted below ~der the
Closed Meettng section of this agenda ~en ~tems for cons~deratlon ~e not hsted under ~e
Closed Meeting section of the agenda, ~e C~ty Council will not conduct a Closed Meeting at
5 15 p m ~d will convene at the t~me hsted below for ~ts regul~ or spectal called meeting The
C~ty Co.cfi rose.es ~e right to adjourn into a Closed Meenng on any ~tem on ~ts Open
Meenng agenda consistent w~ Chapter 551 of the Texas Gove~ent Code, as mended, as set
fo~ below
1 Closed Meeting
A Dehberat~ons Reg~d~ng Real Prope~y - Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section
551 072
1 Recmve ~nfo~at~on from Staff, &scuss, dehberate, consider, ~d provide
Staff w~th adwce ~d &rect~on pe~mmng to ~e location of, the p~chase
price of, the possible te~s of purchase of, negottat~ng ~ssues, and
valuation ~ssues mspect~ng the possible acqmmt~on by the C~ty of Denton
of two (2) tracts of real prope~y, comprising 32 acres, both tracts being
s~tuated w~th~n the H S~sco S~ey, Abstract No 1184, ~n Denton County,
Texas, which acqmsltmn ~s for a pubhc p~ose,
; 2 Receive ~nfo~at~on ~om Staff, discuss, dehberate, consider, and provide
Staff ~th advtce ~d d~rect~on pe~alnmg to the location of, the purchase
price of, the possible te~s of p~chase of, negotiating ~ssues, ~d
valuation ~ssues respecting the possible acqmstt~on by the C~ty of Denton
of a 0 21 acre tract being s~tuated wtth~n the W Loving S~ey, Abstract
No 759, ~n Denton Co~ty, Texas, which acqms~tmn ~s for a pubhc
p~ose,
B Consul~t~on~Attomey-UnderTEX GOV'T CODESec 551 071
1 Consider ~d d~scuss possible settlement of clmm and potentml ht~gauon
~n a matter involving ~ appeal to the Zomng Board of Adjus~ent and
~mr dems~on on the clmmed non-confo~ng status of the prope~y
located on the south s~de of Edwards Road about 2,000 feet west of
Swisher Road
ANY FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBE~TED 1N A CLOSED
MEETING WILL ONLY BE TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING THAT IS HELD IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TE~S GOVE~MENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH F~AL
ACTION¢ DECISION, OR VOTE IS TArN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCO~ANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 551 086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE "PUBLIC
POWER EXCEPTION") THE CI~ CO~CIL ~SERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOU~ ~TO A
CLOSED MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHO~ZED BY TEX GOV'T CODE,
SECTIONS 551 001, ET SEQ (THE TE~S OPEN MEETINGS ACT) ON ANY ITEM ON ITS OPEN
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June 6, 2000
Page 2
MEETING AGENDA OR TO RECONVENE IN A CONTINUATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING
ON THE CLOSED MEETING ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS
OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION SECTIONS 551 071-551 086 OF
THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 6 00 p m in the
Council Chambers at Cay Hall, 215 E McKlnney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following
items will be considered
1 Pledge of Allegmnce
A U S Flag
B Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas Flag -- I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and ~ndivisible"
2 Consider approval of the minutes of May 2, May 9, May 12, and May 16, 2000
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3 Proclamations
A Pause for the Pledge Day
4 Resolution of Appreciation
A Consider approval of a resolution of appreciation for Max Blackburn
5 Presentations A Presentation to Parks Department from Denton County Law Enforcement
Memorial Commission
B Presentation of Texas Safety Association Awards
C Presentation of Texas Water Utihties Association "Best Tasting Water" Award
from North Texas District
CITIZEN REPORTS
6 Receive a report from Paul Bennett regarding planning and zoning
7 Receive a report from Tom Atk~ns regarding the C~ty's health insurance
8 R,ece~ve a report from Mildred Calvert regar&ng the importance of organ and tissue
donation
9 Receive a report from Ross Melton regarding lawyers, pharisees, and hypocmes
enforcing aesthetms, unanswered letters and lawsmt
10 Receive a report from DessIe Goodson regarding City of Denton issues
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June 6, 2000
Page 3
CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these ~tems ~s recommended by the Staff and approval thereof wdl be strictly on
the bas~s of the Staff recommendations Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the C~ty
manager or h~s designee to ~mplement each ~tem ~n accordance w~th the Staff recommendations
The C~ty Councd has received background ~nformat~on and has had an opportumty to rinse
questions regarding these ~tems prior to consideration
L~sted below are b~ds and purchase orders to be approved for payment under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items 11-34) Th~s hst~ng ~s prowded on the Consent Agenda to allow Counctl
Members to d~scuss or w~thdraw an ~tem prior to approval of the Consent Agenda If no ~tems
are pulled, Consent Agenda Items 11-34 below wall be approved w~th one motion If ~tems are
pulled for separate d~scuss~on, they w~ll be considered as the first ~tems under "Items for
Indtwdual Consideration"
11 Consider approval of a tax refund to Joshua Cotton The 1999 tax was prod twice,
resulting m an overpayment
12 Consider approval of a tax refund to Westminster LTD The 1999 tax was prod twine,
resulting ~n an overpayment
13 Consider approval of a tax refund to Westminster LTD The 1999 tax was prod twice,
resulting m an overpayment
14 Consider approval of a tax refund to Westminster LTD The 1999 tax was pard twice,
resulting ~n an overpayment
15 Consider approval of a tax refund to Dade International, Inc The 1999 assessed value
was deleted from the tax roll, resulting ~n an overpayment
16 Consider approval of a tax refund to Avant~ Health Systems The 1999 assessed value
was deleted from the tax roll, resulting ~n an overpayment
17 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive b~ds and awarding a pubhc
works contract for the construction of Westwood Area Waterhne, prowd~ng for the
expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an effective date (B~d 2482 - Westwood
Area Waterhne awarded to Jagoe Pubhc Company ~n the amount of $175,401))
18 Conmder approval of a resolution endorsing the Dallas Fort Worth Clean Clttes Techmcal
Coahtlon
19 Consider adoption of an ordinance approvtng the expenditure of funds for the purchase of
mmntenance of J D Edwards Flnancml Software available from only one source in
accordance w~th the prowslons of State Law exempttng such purchases from
reqmrements of competitive b~ds, and prowd~ng an effective date (PO 05292 - J D
Edwards World W~de Solutions Company ~n the amount of $68,000)
20 Consider adoption of an ordinance approvtng the expendtture of funds for the annual
contract for the purchase of BIOXIDE, a product avmlable from only one source ~n
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June 6, 2000
Page 4
accordance with the provisions of State Law exempting such purchases from
requirements of competitive b~ds, and prowd~ng an effective date (File 2515 - awarded
to U S Filter at $1 85 per gallon annual estimate usage 28,000 gallons or $51,800)
21 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the ~nstallatlon of underground utdtues, prowding for the expenditure of
funds therefore, and providing an effective date (B~d 2491 - Annual Contract for
Electric Underground Servmes Installatmn awarded to Barco Construction, Inc dba
Reeves Enterprises)
22 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract
for the supply of weathering steel poles, promdlng for the expenditure of funds therefore,
and providing an effective date (Bid 2497 - Steel Poles awarded to Thomas and Betts in
the amount of $221,253)
23 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract
for the purchase of 138kV phase-over-phase sw~tch, providing for the expenditure of
funds therefore, and providing an effective date (B~d 2505 - 138 kV Phase Over Phase
Sw~tch awarded to the lowest bidder, Utility Sales Agent, in the amount of $19,740)
24 Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of materials and
supphes for telephone system upgrades as approved by the State of Texas General
Services Commission through a Quahfied Information Services Vendor (QISV)
Catalogue, providing for the expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an effective
date (PO 05302 to GTE in the amount of $272,496 67)
25 Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of an automated
permits management, project tracking and code enforcement software system as
approved by the State of Texas General Services Commission through a Qualified
Information Services Vendor (QISV) Catalogue, providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore, and providing an effective date (PO 05303 to CRW ~n the amount of
$223,050)
26 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Demon, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and
Denton County, Texas for the construction and ~mplementatlon of a w~de area fiber
network, authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an effective date
27 Consider adoption of a resolution allowing Jon Jon's N~ghtclub to be the sole participant
allowed to sell alcohohc beverages at the Juneteenth Dance on June 16, 2000, upon the
condlt~on of obtmmng booth, obtaining hcense and permit, providing general liability
insurance, and agreeing to lndemmfy the city for any hablhty, authorizing the C~ty
Manager to execute an agreement for the conditions, and providing for an effective date
28 Consider approval of a resolution approving an Infrastructure Sales Tax Agreement by
and between the City of Denton, Texas and Robson Denton Development, L P, an
Arizona Limited Partnership respecting the construction of a wastewater treatment plant,
and declaring an effective date
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June 6, 2000
Page 5
29 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Contract for Professional Legal Services
between Wolfe, Clark, Henderson & T~dwell and the City of Denton, authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an effective date
30 Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a public necessity exists and finding that
pubhc welfare and convenience requires the taking and acquiring of an approximate
0 451 acre 19,632 square foot tract or parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes such
t~tle to be in the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commission and said property being located in the Thomas Toby Survey,
Abstract No 1288 and the B B B & C R R Survey, Abstract No t86 in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, and an approximate 0 1668 acre or 7267 6 square feet
public utthty easement m the name of the City of Denton, Texas being located ~n the
Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract No 1288 and the B B B & C R R Survey, Abstract No
186 ~n the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and an approximate 0 005 acre or 208
square feet drainage easement in the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through
the Texas Transportation Commission being located ~n the Thomas Toby Survey,
Abstract No 1288 and the BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No 186 In the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, authorizing the C~ty Manager or his designee to make an
offer to purchase the property for its fair market value and ~f such offer is refused,
authorizing the City Attorney to institute the necessary proceedings in condemnation in
order to acquire the property necessary for the public purpose of constructing street
improvements for U S Highway 77, and declaring an effective date (Parcel 33B, 33BE)
31 Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a public necessity exists and finding that
pubhc welfare and convemence requires the taking and acquiring of an approximate
0 360 acre or 15,695 square foot tract or parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes
such title to be in the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportatmn Commission and said property being located in the B B B & C R R
Survey, Abstract No 186 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas and an
approximate 0 0455 acre or 1982 square foot and 0 0668 acre or 2910 square foot public
utthty easement in the name of the City of Denton, Texas being located in the B B B &
C R R Survey, Abstract No 186 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas,
authorizing the C~ty Manager or his designee to make an offer to purchase the property
for its fair market value and ff such offer is refused, authorizing the City Attorney to
institute the necessary proceedings in condemnation in order to acquire the property
necessary for the public purpose of constructing street improvements for U S Highway
77, and declaring an effective date (Parcel 33D)
32 Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a pubhc necessity exists and finding that
public welfare and convenience requires the taking and acquiring of an approximate
0 272 acre or 11,832 square foot tract or parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes
such t~tle to be in the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commission and smd property being located in the B B B & C R R
Survey, Abstract No 186 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and an
approximate 0 0993 acre or 4,051 square foot public utility easement in the name of the
City of Denton, Texas being located in the B B B & C R R Survey, Abstract No 186 in
the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee
to make an offer to purchase the property for its fmr market value and ~f such offer is
refused, authorizing the City Attorney to institute the necessary proceedings in
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June 6, 2000
Page 6
condemnation m order to acqmre the property necessary for the pubhc purpose of
constructing street ~mprovements for U S Highway 77, and declaring an effective date
(Parcel 33F)
33 Consider adoption of an ordinance declanng a pubhc necessity exists and finding that
pubhc welfare and convemence reqmres the taking and acqumng of an approximate
0 267 acre or 11,629 square foot tract or parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes
such t~tle to be ~n the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commission and smd property being located in the Thomas Toby Survey,
Abstract No 1288 m the C~ty of Denton, Denton County, Texas and an approximate
0 0994 acre or 4,331 78 square foot pubhc ntthty easement in the name of the C~ty of
Denton, Texas being located m the Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract No 1288 ~n the C~ty
of Denton, Denton County, Texas and an apprommate 0 332 or 14,446 square foot
drarnage easement ~n the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commiss~on being located in the Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract No
1288 ~n the C~ty of Denton, Denton County, Texas, authorizing the C~ty Manager or his
designee to make an offer to purchase the property for ~ts fmr market value and ff such
offer is refused, anthonzmg the City Attorney to institute the necessary proceedings ~n
condemnation ~n order to acquire the property necessary for the pubhc purpose of
constructing street improvements for U S Highway 77, and declaring an effective date
(Parcel 33A, 33AE)
34 Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a pubhc necessity exists and finding that
pubhc welfare and convemence reqmres the taking and acqmrtng of an approximate
0 010 acm or 452 square foot tract or parcel of land ~n fee simple for street purposes such
t~tle to be m the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commission and smd property being located ~n the B B B & C R R
Survey, Abstract No 186 m the C~ty of Denton, Denton County, Texas, authorizing the
C~ty Manager or his designee to make an offer to purchase the property for ~ts fmr market
value and ~f such offer ~s refused, authorizing the C~ty Attorney to ~nstltute the necessary
proceedings ~n condemnation m order to acqmre the property necessary for the pubhc
purpose of constructing street ~mprovements for U S H~ghway 77, and declaring an
effective date (Parcel 37)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
35 Hold a pubhc heanng and consider approving a Detmled Plan for approximately 0 08
acres w~th~n Planned Development 172 (PD-172) zomng district The property ~s located
on the south end of the comer of Nowhn Road and Nowhn Road The ~ntent is to ~nstall
new facllmes at an ex~st~ng cellular telephone tower s~te The Planmng and Zomng
Comm~ssmn recommends approval (7-0) w~th conditions (Z-00-007)
36 Hold a pubhc hearing and consider approwng a Detailed Plan for Planned Development
87 (PDt87) zomng d~stnct The apprommately 4 3 acre property is located at the
southwest comer of Southndge and Ldhan Mdler The ~ntent ~s to develop a 14-room
Bed and Breakfast fac~hty The Planmng and Zomng Commission recommends approval
(6-0) w~th condmons (Z-99-092)
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June 6, 2000
Page 7
37 Hold a public hearing and consider approving a Detailed Plan to rezone from a One-
family dwelling (SF-7) zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district
The 3 816 acre property is located at 2225 East McKlnney Street A residential/office
mixed-use development is proposed The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval (6-1) with conditions (Z-00-005)
38 Hold a public hearing and consider approving an ordinance amending Chapter 34,
Subdivision and Land Regulations of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the expiration
date of Preliminary Plats and General Development Plans The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval (5-0) (SI-00-09)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
39 Consider and take action on a Non-residential Project Plan request for a 0 61 acre
property at the southeast comer of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Interstate 35E A gas
station/convenience store is proposed (SP-00-003)
40 Consider and take action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential Interim
Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for a 4 9+_ acre property located at 5001 West
University The proposal is to rezone the property from Agriculture (A) to Light
Industrial (LI), to be consistent with the exlsnng CBS Mechanical operations (RN-00-
26, CBS Mechanical)
41 Consider and take action on a request to extend the approval of a Specific Use Permit
(SUP) for a fraternity house located on the southeast comer of W Oak and Fry Streets, at
1305 W Oak Street The 0 75 acre site is zoned General Retail (GR) The proposal is to
develop a nine (9)-bedroom fraternity house for the Delta Lodge The SUP was approved
on June 15, 1999 by Ordinance No 99-208
42 Consider approval of an ordinance approving an application form for an applicant for a
cable television franchise, setting a non-refundable apphcatlon free for the costs of
review, issuance, and enforcement of the application, and providing an effective date
43 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing for the
renaming of Stallion Way to Big Horn Trail, and providing an effective date
44 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
replacing a policy for tax abatement for the City of Denton to estabhsh guldehnes and
criteria governing tax abatement agreements, and declaring an effective date
45 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorlmng the City Manager to execute contracts for
professional legal services with the law firms of Strasburger & Price, L L P and the law
firm of Bucek and Frank to ~mtlate and prosecute ht~gat~on agmnst TXU Electric & Gas
and to perform other legal servmes in accordance with the contracts for professional legal
servmes, authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an effective date
46 Consider an appointment to the Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century
Committee and authorize related expenses for that appointment
City of Denton City Council Agenda
June 6, 2000
Page 8
47 New Business
Th~s item provides a section for Council Members to suggest items for future agendas
48 Items from the C~ty Manager A Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
B Clarification of items on the agenda
49 Possible continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-551 086 of the Texas
Open Meetings Act
50 Officml Action on Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-551 086 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the
City of Denton, Texas, on the .day of ., 2000 o'clock (a m )
(p m)
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Agenda No O~
May 2, 2000 Agenda Item
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A~er dete~mng that a quo~ was present ~d convemng ~n ~ open meenng, ~e C~ty
Co~cfi convened m a Spee~fl Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 11 00 a m m the
C~ty Co~efl Ch~bers of C~W Hall
P~SENT Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Beasley, Co~cfl Members Bu~oughs, Coc~,
~d D~ce
~SENT Co.cfi Members ~stoferson ~d Young
1 The Co.cfi reemved ~d opened b~ds reg~dxng C~W of Denton General Obhgatxon
Bonds, Series 2000
Dawd Med~ch, F~rst Sou~west Comply, opened the bxds ~d read the effecnve xnterest rate
as follows P~dent~fl Secuntms, 5 8008, Fxrst Southwest Comply, 5 736, Sou~west Set.tins,
5 749, Pa~e Webber, 5 791 He stated ~at all of ~e bxds had been checked for accuracy ~d
t~mehness
2 The Co.cfi conmdered adoptxon of ~ or&n~ce authorizing ~e xssu~ce, sale, ~d
dehve~ of Czty of Denton Generfl Obhgatmn Bonds, Series 2000, ~d approwng ~d
authorizing xns~ents ~d procedures relating thereto, ~d prowdxng ~ effecnve date
The followxng or~n~ce w~ co~xdered
NO 2000-163
~ O~CE AUTHO~Z~G THE ISSUANCE, SALE, A~ DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON GE~ OBLIGATION BO~S, SE~ES 2000, ~
~PROV~G ~ AUTHO~G ~STR~ENTS A~ PROCED~S
~LAT~G THE~TO, A~ PROVID~G AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Beasley mo~oned, B~ou~s seconded to adopt ~e or&n~ce aw~&ng ~e b~d to F~rst Sou~west
Comply On roll vote, Be~ley "aye", B~ou~s "aye", Coe~ "aye", D~ee "aye", ~d
Mayor Mill~ "aye" Morton passed ~mously
3 The Council recewed ~d opened b~ds reg~dxng Cxty of Denton Cemficates of
Obhgatmn Bonds, Series 2000
Dawd M,d~ch, Fxrst Southwest Comply, read ~e b~ds reeexved w~ ~e effectxve mterest rate
P~dentml, 5 804, F~rst Southwest Comply, 5 7402, Pa~e Webber, 5 794, Southwest Set.tins,
5 797 He stated ~at ~e bxds had been checked for acc~acy ~d t~melmess
4 The Co.cfi conmdered adop~on of ~ or&n~ce authorizing ~e ~ssu~ce, sale, ~d
dehve~ of C~ty of Denton Cemficatcs of Obhgatmn Bonds, Series 2000, ~d approving
au~onzmg ms~ents ~d procedures relanng thereto, ~d prow&ng ~ effecUve date
The followmg ordinate was consxd~
City of De~ton City Council Minutes
May 2, 2000
Page 2
NO 2000-164
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2000, AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Durrance motmned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance awarding the bid to F~rst
Southwest Comp any
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 15 a m
After determmmg that a quorum was present and convening m an Open Meeting, the C~ty
Council convened m a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 5 15 p m m the C~ty of
Denton C0unell Work Sessmn Room
PRESENT Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Beasley, Council Members Burroughs, Coehran,
Durrance, Knstoferson and Young
ABSENT; None
1 Closed Meeting
A Dehberat~ons Regarding Certain Pubhc Power Utilities Competmve Matters ---
Under TEX GOV'T CODE Seetmn5$1 086
1 Received information from Staff pertmnmg to several msues respecting the
present and future efficient mmntenance, repair, and operation of the
Spencer Generation Plant, and chscussed, dehberated, considered, and
prowded Staffw~th direction respecting such msues
2 Considered final actmn regarding the hftmg and cancellation of the
condition expressed and set forth m Ordinance No 2000-152, as enacted
by the Council on April 18, 2000, and final action unconditionally
approving the Agreement and Purchase Order entered into by and between
the C~ty of Denton and Apphed Utility Systems, lnc for the purchase of
combustion technology equipment and related professional engmeenng
serwces, authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor, and prowd~ng an
effective date
3 Received a presentation and information from Staff respecting valuation
issues related to electric transmission and dmtnbutlon assets owned by
Denton Mumc~pal Electric, and d~scuss, dehberate, consider, and prowde
Staff w~th d~rect~on respecting such issues
BI Dehberat~ons Regarchng Real Property - Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section
551 072
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May 2, 2000
Page 3
1 Considered possable real property acqulsataon ancludang value for
relocation of Edwards and Mayhall Roads near State School Road, an the
D Lambert Survey, Abstract 784, an the M E P & P R R Co Survey,
Abstract 950, and in the G Walker Survey, Abstract 1330 an the Caty of
Denton
C Consultataon with Attorney - Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section 551 071
1 Receipt of legal advice from the City's attorneys regarding contemplated
or threatened latlgataon concerning the RNW Addition and the rezomng
thereof under Zomng Case 00-03, being an approxamate 8 3 acre site
located on the comer of Teasley and Teasley mcludang dascussaon with the
City's attorneys of the legal aspects of such a rezomng under
circumstances where the duty of the Caty's attorneys under the Texas
Dasclplmary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
requires such chseusslons to be held an private
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton Caty Council on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 6 30 p m in the
Councal Chambers at City Hall
PRESENT Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Beasley, Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Dun'mace, Kristoferson and Young
ABSENT None
1 Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the auchence recited the Pledge of Allegaance to the U S and
Texas flags
2 The Councal considered approval of the minutes of April 4 mad April 11, 2000
Beasley motioned, Knstoferson seconded to approve the minutes as presented On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and Mayor Mailer "aye" Motaon carried unammously
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3 Mayor Maller presented the following proclamations A Days of Remembrance
B Arson Awareness Week
C TWU Gymnastics Day
D Dnnkang Water Week
4 Presentation for Dnnkmg Water Week
Denton Mununpal Utflltaes employees presented fun facts regarding water and water usage
C~ty of Denton City Council Minutes
May 2, 2000
Page 4
CITIZEN iREPORTS
5 Th~ Council received a report from Wflhe Hudspeth regarrhng tree removal from bas
property
Mr Hudspeth reviewed the s~tuatlon regarding the removal of trees from bas property He also
commented on the types of businesses that were being allowed to develop ~n the southeast
Denton area
CONSENT AGENDA
BurroughsI motioned, Knstoferson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutmn On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye" Motion camed
unammously
6 Approved a tax refund to Stewart Tale for TMI, Inc The 1999 tax was paid twice,
resulting in an overpayment
7 Approved a tax refund to Extraco Mortgage for Mark & Terry Krantz The 1999 tax was
paid twice, resulting m an overpayment
8 Approved a tax refund to F~rst Amencan Tax Serwce for John & L~nda Yarbrough The
1999 tax was prod twice, resulting ~n an overpayment
9 Approved a tax refund to First American Tax Service for Doyle Davis The 1999 tax was
pard twice, resulting m an overpayment
10 Approved a tax refund to First Denton Ltd The 1998 taxable amount was lowered per
court order of 12/29/99, resulting m an overpayment
11 NO 2000-155
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY CONTRACT
WiTH THE LAW FIRM OF LINEBARGER, HEARD, GOGGAN, BLAIR, GRAHAM,
PEI~IA & SAMPSON, L L P, AND THE LAW FIRM OF GREGORY & BRAI)SHAW,
P C EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERM
ENDING ON JLrNE 30, 2001, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE FIRM OF ITS DESIRE TO EXTEND THIS
CONTRACT, AMENDING THE FIRM NAME AND MAKING ADDITIONAL
CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
12 NO R2000-017
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AS VITAL
STATISTICS REGISTRAR FROM THE CITY OF DENTON TO THE COUNTY
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May 2, 2000
Page 5
CLERK OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
13 NO 2000-156
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF A BID AND
CANCELLATION OF AN AWARD OF A CONTRACT FROM AND TO SMITH
LANDSCAPES FOR THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MOWING SERVICES,
PROVIDING FOR A NEW AWARD TO THE SECOND LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2467 - ANNUAL
MOWING CONTRACT SECTION B AWARDED TO BLAGG LAWN SERVICE IN
THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $25,000)
14 NO 2000-157
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COPPELL RELATING TO
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF DENTON CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDES
FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES AND SIMILAR MATERIAL, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 2502 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WiTH CITY OF COPPELL)
15 NO 2000-158
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2492 -
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AWARDED TO THE SINGLE
RESPONDENT DURABLE SPECIALTIES, INC IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $110,000)
16 NO 2000-159
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP TRANSFORMERS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2493 - SALE OF SCRAP
TRANSFORMERS AWARDED TO SESCO, INC )
17 NO 2000-160
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LIME AND AGGREGATE,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2494 - LIME AND AGGREGATE
AWARDED AS LISTED)
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May 2, 2000
Page 6
18 NO 2000-161
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR THE LAKE RAY
ROBERTS GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS AS REQUIRED BY SUCH AGREEMENT, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
PUBLIC ltEARINGS
19 The Council held a pubhc heanng and considered rezomng approximately 8 3 acres,
commonly known as RNW Addition from a Planned Development (PD-16) zoning dlsmct to
Conditioned Neighborhood Service (NS) zoning dlsmct The property was located at the
southwest comer of Teasley Lane and Teasley Lane The Planning and Zoning ComnllSSlOn's
motion to recommend approval fmled (2-5) (Z-99-00-03, RNW Addmon)
Doug Powell, D~rector of Planmng and Development, stated that this was a city lmtmted zomng
proposal as ~t was determined to not be m compliance w~th the Comprehensive Plan It would
require a supermajonty vote of Councal for approval
The Mayor opened the pubhc heanng
The followmg mchv~duals spoke during the pubhc hearing
Ydm Jenson, 829 Abbot's Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Teresa Andres, 34 Oak Forest Carcle, Denton, 76205 - favor/postpone
Robert Ktssam, 2221 Loon Lake Road, Denton, 76205 - favor
Dean Garner, 3002 Manor Court North, Denton - favor/postpone
Tommy Thompson, 900 Elhson Park C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
GeofB~ssell, 2013 Lamprey C~mle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robyn Mullendore, 1139 Oakhnrst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lee R~uney, 211 Royal Oaks Place, Denton, 76205 - favor
Rodney Stubblefield, 2405 Kanba Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lmda Chapel, 1019 Rldgecrest Cxmle, Denton, 76205-favor/postpone
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters Pddge C~mle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Mafia Cartwnght, 1143 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Monya Satterfield, 1108 Chapel, Denton, 76205 - favor
Nora Carmen, 911 Smokense Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Harry Phflhps, 1128 Bent Oaks Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor/postpone
Don Bailey, 1408 Lynhurst Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Kokahs, 1400 Lynhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Alexander, 4811 Bluffv~ew, Dallas, 75209 - opposed
The following lndlmduals submitted Comment Cards
Patncm Boosa, 43 Rolling Hills C~mle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sharon Key, 1100 Elhson Park, Denton, 76205 - favor
Dawn Ide, 3608 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
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May 2, 2000
Page 7
Brenda Jordan, 3733 Lake Country Dnve, Denton, 76205 - favor
Nancy Leggett, 1105 Abbot's Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Troy and Kelly MeFarland, 2316 Caddo Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robert Insley, 3600 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Colette Yetka, 2520 Champlmn Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Michael Weldon, 21 H~ghvlew Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Staey Weldon, 21 Highwew Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Jennifer Ponder, 2220 Stonegate Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Kurt Jenson, 829 Abbot's Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Ken Scruggs, 3700 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Rebecca and Wflham Thomas, 1100 Indian R~dge, Denton, 76205 - favor
Para Rudd, 9 Rolhng Hill Circle Denton, 76205 - favor
Chris Spencer, 3725 Ranchman Blvd, Denton, 76205 - favor
Johanna and Hunter Marshall, 3400 Santa Momca Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Margaret Joy Kay, 705 Sewlle Road, Denton, 76205 - favor
Cynthm Gray, 2517 Sundown, Denton, 76205 - favor
Todd Gray, 2517 Sundown, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sheral Thompson, 900 Elhson Park Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Paul Rawley, 1421 Hunters Rtdge Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Clements Rawley, 1421 Hunters R~dge Circe, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sandra Faust, 912 Elhson Park C~rcle, Denton 76205 - favor
Lynn M~ehelson, 3701 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Greg Bnstow, 901 Smokense C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Diane Jolly, 1127 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Herman and Ehzabeth Vogt, 2017 Lamprey Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
B B McMenamy, 2305 Stonegate Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lavem and Bonme Bassett, 905 Padgecrest Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robert and Nydm Slgler, 920 Elhson Park Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Debb~e Leonard,, 800 Smokense Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
James Leonard,, 800 Smokense Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters R~dge, Denton, 76205 - favor
Panla Scott, 704 Smokerlse Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Seema Mazhar, 3804 Granada Trml, Denton, 76205 - favor
Charmmne Asouza, 1113 Indian Ridge Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Mary Woodruff, 704 Lafayette, Denton, 76205 - favor
The Mayor closed the public heanng
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley asked for a comment from the DISD representatives
Gene Holloway, Planner-DISD, stated that the DISD had partmular concerns that needed to be
addressed regarding the proposal
Council discussed the proposed uses for the property under the current regulations and future
regulations
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May 2, 2000
Page 8
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley stated that she was concerned that the City had not met regarding the
District's concerns and had not received comments from the DISD Some of the individuals at
the meeting had expressed concerns regarding traffic
Beasley motioned, Knstoferson seconded to postpone consideration until the next regular City
Council meeting and asked staff to meet with the DISD for comments regarding their opposition
to the proposal On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye",
Knstoferson "aye", Young "nay", and Mayor Miller '`nay" Motion earned with a 5-2 vote
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
20 Tt~e Council considered an appointment by the City Manager of a new member to the
Civil Sermce Commission
City Manager Jez appointed Vincent Ramos
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the appointment On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye" Motion earned unanimously
21 The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for Regency Oaks Phase II The l0 2+ acre site was
generally located on the east of FM 1830 and south of Hobson Lane Twenty-two (22) SF-16
residential lots were proposed (RR-00-11, Regency Oaks)
Doug Powell, Assistant Director for Planning, stated that the request was for relief from
submlttmg prehmmary and final plats for a proposed 20 lot single-family subdivision
Evertt Newlan spoke m favor of the request for relief
Knstoferson motmned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request for relief On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and Mayor Miller "aye" Motion passed unammously
22 Tl~e Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for Eagle Place Apartments The 0 35+ acre property
was located at 317 Bernard Street Fourteen (14) efficiency apartments were proposed (RR-00-
12, Eagle Place Apartments)
Doug Powell, Assistant Director for Planning, stated that relief was being sought from the
residential interim regulations to submit a building permit to construct a 14 unit apartment
complex
David Manmng spoke m favor of the request for relief
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the request On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "nay", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye" Motion passed with a 6-1 vote
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May 2, 2000
Page 9
23 The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordanance 2000-069, for the 420 acre Preserve at Pecan Creek Subdivision
and a 42 acre parcel adjacent to The Preserve and south of Pockrus Page Road, (RR-00-13, The
Preserve)
A Relief to proceed with zonmg and platting on a 42 ± acre parcel located adjacent
to The Preserve at Pecan Creek and south of Pockrus Page Road Single-family
development was proposed
B Rehef to proceed with an application to amend the Detailed Plan for PD-132 (The
Preserve) to revise lot coverage
Doug Powell, Director for Planning and Development, stated that Item B was no longer needed
Mare Foothek spoke m favor of the request for relief for Item A
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to grant relief based on the conditions that the property
would be ancluded m the current planned development with the same eondmons as the current
planned development On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance
"nay", Knstoferson "nay", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye" Motion passed with a $-2 vote
24 The Council continued consideration of and took action on a Non-residential Project Plan
request for Oak Tree Plaza Shopping Center The 7 44-acre site was located at the southeast
comer of Loop 288 and Spencer Road (SP-00-001, Oak Tree Plaza)
Doug Powell, D~rector of Planing and Development, stated that a revised plan had been
submitted by the applicant for Cotmcfl consideration
Mayor Pro Tern Beasley asked if all of the concerns by staffhad been worked out
Powell replied yes
The following resolution was considered
NO R2000-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING A
NONRESiDENTIAL PROJECT PLAN FOR OAK TREE PLAZA SHOPPING
CENTER, BEING AN APPROXIMATE 7 44 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOOP 288 AND SPENCER ROAD, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SP-00-001, OAK TREE PLAZA)
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the resolution with the two alternate designs
Ralph Isenberg spoke in favor of the request for rehef
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May 2, 2000
Page 10
On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "nay", Knstoferson "aye",
Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye" Motion passed with a 6-1 vote
Council Member Young left the meeting
25 The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for a 1+ acre property located at 319 East Prmne The
proposal was for wheat processxng and storage (RN-00-25, Momson Mllhng)
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request for relief On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye" Motion passed unammously
Council Member Young returned to the meeting
26 The Council considered approval of a recommendation from the 2000 Oversight
Committee to use parkland acquisition funds to cover additional costs on the Denton Rail Trail
Project
Rack Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that funds would be transferred to the rafts to trails
project Bonds would be sold to replace the funds used this year
Beasley motioned, Durrance seconded to approve the recommendation On roll vote, Beasley
"aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and
Mayor Miller "aye" Motion passed unammously
27 The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas suppomng
the s~mpllficat~on of state and local sales and use taxes, and urging states to move expeditiously
to develop and approve model simplification legislation that allows state and local sales and use
taxes to be applied equitably to tradmonal retml and remote sales, and promdmg an effective
date
The following resolution was considered
NO R2000-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE
SLMPLIFICATION OF STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, AND
URGING STATES TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO DEVELOP AND APPROVE
MODEL SIMPLIFICATION LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS STATE AND LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAXES TO BE APPLIED EQUITABLY TO TRADITIONAL
RETAIL AND REMOTE SALES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Durrance motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the resolution with a mothficataon removing
the second sentence of the second paragraph On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye",
Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye"
Motion passed unammously
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May 2, 2000
Page 11
28 The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions
Council Member Young nominated Ernest McNefll
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Alice Gore
Krlstoferson motioned, Durrance seconded to suspend rules and vote on the nominations On
roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye",
Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye" Motion passed unanimously
On roll vote for Ernest McNelll, Beasley "nay", Burroughs "nay", Cochran "nay", Durrance
"nay", Kristoferson "nay", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "nay" Motion failed with a 1-6
vote
On roll vote for Alice Gore, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye",
Knstoferson "aye', Young "nay', and Mayor Mlller "aye' Mot~onpasscdwltha6-1 vote
29 New Business
There were no items of New Business suggested by Council Members
30 Items from the City Manager A Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
B Clarification of items on the agenda
City Manager Jez did not have ~tems for Council
31 There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-551 086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act
32 Official Action on Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-551 086 of the Texas Open
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-162
AN ORDINANCE CONSIDERING FINAL ACTION REGARDING THE LIFTING
AND CANCELLATION OF THE CONDITION EXPRESSED AND SET FORTH IN
ORDINANCE NO 2000-152, AS ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL ON APRIL 18, 2000,
AND FINAL ACTION UNCONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE AGREEMENT
AND PURCHASE ORDER ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON AND APPLIED UTILITY SYSTEMS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
City of Denton C~ty Council M~nutes
May 2, 2000
Page 12
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye" Motion passed unammously
With no further bus~ness, the meeting was adjourned at 10 00 p rn
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES
May 9, 2000
After determ~mng that a quorum was present, the C~ty of Denton City Council convened in a
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at 7 00 p m ~n the Councd Chambers at C~ty Hall
PRESENT Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Beasley, Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Dun'mace, Knstoferson and Young
ABSENT None
1 Pledge of Allegiance
The Council mad members of the audience recited the Pledge of Alleg~mace to the U S and
Texas flags
2 Proclamation for UNT Cheerleaders
Mayor Miller presented a proclamation for the UNT Cheerleaders
3 The Council considered adoption of an or&nance canvassing the retums and declanng
the results of the regular munm~pal election held m the C~ty of Denton Texas, on May 6, 2000,
and providing an effective date
The followang ordinance was considered
NO 2000-165
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF
DENTON TEXAS, ON MAY 6, 2000, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Durrance motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochrma "aye", Durrmace "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye" Motion passed unammously
4 The Council considered approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Mayor Jack Miller
Krlstoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the Resolution of Appreclat~on On roll
vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", and
Young "aye" Motion earned unammously
5 Oath of Office adm~mstered to newly elected Council Members
Jennifer Waiters, City Secretary, administered the Oath of Office to Euhne Brock, Mayor, Rom
Beasley, Councd Member - Place 5, mad Mark Burroughs, Council Member - Place 6
6 The Council consadered the elect~on of a Mayor Pro Tem
Councd Member Cochran nominated Rom Beasley On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs
"aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye"
Motion earned unammously
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May 9, 2000
Page 2
7 The Council considered an appointment of a Council representative to the Regional
Transportation Council
Council Member Young nominated Mark Burroughs On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs
"aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye"
Motion earned unammously
W~th no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 35 p m
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 12, 2000
The Demon City Council held an Informational Briefing Session on Fnday, May 12,
2000 at 11 30 a m an the Council Work Session Room at City Hall
PRESENT Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Beasley, Council Members Durrance, and
Knstoferson
ABSENT Council Members Burroughs, Cochran, and Young
1 The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding the progress of the
Development Code Rewrite
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the progress of the Code
Committee He stated that there had not been a quorum of members at the last meeting
and no formal business could be done That would have an effect on the progress of the
rewrite
Council dascussed ways to get the members back to the committee It was felt that there
might be a need to revise the resolution that created the Committee in order to reduce the
number of members needed for a quorum
Powell stated that it was not a legal requirement that the Committee review the Code and
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission could still proceed with the review
John Fregonese stated that the code was ready for initial review by the Planning and
Zoning Commission Other areas of public lnvolvemem could include a newsletter, an
open house with Information from staff, a dropqn center for ~nformation and the use of
the Int~'net
Council requested a list of committee members, who appointed each member, attendance
of the members and the schedule of future meetings It was felt that the Council might be
able to call the members who were not attending the meetings and urge them to complete
the work of the Committee
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12 45 p m
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 16, 2000
After det~}rmlmng that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 5 15 pm in the City of
Denton Council Work Session Room
PRESENT Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Beasley, Councd Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Knstoferson and Young
ABSENT None
1 Closed Meeting
A Dehberat~ons Regarrhng Certain Public Power Utd~tles Competitive Matters ---
Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section 551 086 ** Deliberations Concerning Real
Property --- Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section 551 072
1 Received information from Staff, dascussed, dehberated, considered, and
prowded Staff with dlrect~on respecting the valuation of, and the possible
sale, transfer, asslgrnuent, or other divestiture of real property pertaining
to the C~ty of Denton's electric utthty system, ~ncludmg, w~thout
hm~tat~on the Gibbons Creek generation famhty located m Gnmes
County, Texas, the Spencer generation fac~hty located on Spencer Road in
Denton County, Texas, the two hydroelectric famht~es located ~n Denton
County, Texas, and other components of the City's electric generation
assets
B Consultation with Attorney - Under TEX GOV'T CODE Section 551 071
1 Received briefing from attorneys regarding status of ht~gatmn styled
Muntc~pal Admmtstrattve Servtces, Inc v Ctty of Denton, Cause No 99-
50263-367 currently pending m the 367th D~stnct Court of Denton County,
Texas
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 6 00 p m in
the Council Chambers at City Hall
PRESENT Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Beasley, Counml Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Knstoferson and Young
ABSENT None
1 Pledge of Allegiance
The Councd and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U S and Texas
flags
2 The Council considered approval of the mmutes of Apnl 18 and Apn125, 2000
C~ty of Denton City Council Minutes
May 16, 2~00
Page 2
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the minutes as presented On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and~ Mayor Brock "aye" Motion carried unanimously
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3 The Council considered a Resolution of Appreciation for R~ck Svehla
Beasley motmned, Cochran seconded to approve the resolution On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion earned unanimously
CITIZEN REPORTS
4 The Council received a report from Gene Price regarding request for speed humps on
Stuart near Chisholm and Driftwood
Mr Price was not at the meeting
5 The Council received a report from Wllhe Hudspeth regarding tree removal from his
property
Mr Hudspeth stated that he was still concerned about removal of his trees on bas property for
drainage ~mprovements
6 The Council received a report from Brian Tucker regarding ~nstallat~on of a sidewalk on
his property
Mr Tucker indicated that he was having a problem with the C~ty regarding the installation of a
sidewalk On his property He felt the City did not have an easement to install that s~dewalk and
he and bas ineighbors d~d not want a sidewalk on his property
NOISE EXCEPTIONS
7 The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting,
pursuant to Sectlon~20-1(c)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas an
exception to the limitations imposed by that section w~th respect to hours of operation of an
amphfied loudspeaker system, and prowding an effective date (Juneteenth Celebration
Act~wties)
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, GRANTING, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 20-1(C)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THAT
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May 16, 2000
Page 3
SECTION WITH RESPECT TO HOURS OF OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIED
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the excepUon On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durranee "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motmn passed unammously
CONSENT AGENDA
Durrance motmncd, Burroughs seconded to approve the Consont Agenda and thc accompanying
ordinances and resolut:on On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Knsto£~rson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion pass~
unanimously
8 NO 2000-157
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF REPAIRS REQUIRED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE TO
THE SPENCER STATION #3 COOLING TOWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROVISION OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (PO 05460 TO MIDWEST TOWERS, INC IN THE AMOUNT
OF $316,538)
9 NO 2000-168
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF 750 MCM COPPER URD CONDUCTOR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISION OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PO 05490 TO TEMPLE, INC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $140,946)
10 NO 2000-169
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF INFORMIX SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE COVERAGE, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2490A -
INFORMIX MAINTENANCE COVERAGE AWARDED TO THE SOLE
RESPONDENT, HARRIS COIViPUTER SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,185)
11 NO 2000-170
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INDIAN RIDGE CHANNEL
IM_~ROVEMENTS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2488 - INDIAN
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Page 4
RIDGE CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS AWARDED TO SENECA CONTRACTING
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,570)
12 NO 2000-171
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE IDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PRINTING OF THE 1999-2020 DENTON PLAN,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2508 - PRINTING OF DENTON PLAN
AWARDED TO MCCORD PRINTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,135)
13 NO R2000-020
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2000 NORTH LAKES PARK MASTER PLAN
UPDATE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
14 NO 2000-172
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SEWER
MAIN COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND BEL-AIR DEVELOPMENT LTD FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
OVERSIZING OF THE SEWER MAINS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
15 NO 2000-173
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WATER
MAIN COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND BEL-AIR DEVELOPMENT LIMITED FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE OVERSIZING OF WATER MAINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
16 NO 2000-174
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE FINAL DESIGN OF, THE
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, AND
THE PERFORMANCE OF RELATED CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF DENTON LAKE RAY ROBERTS WATER TREATMENT PLANT,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Councd considered Items//24
24 The Counml considered adoption of an ordinance rezomng approximately 8 3 acres,
commonly known as RNW Addition fi.om a Planned Development (PD-16) zoning district to
Conditioned Neighborhood Service (NS) zomng district The property was located at the
southwest corner of Teasley Lane and Teasley Lane The Planning and Zoning Commission's
motion to recommend approval failed (2-5) (Z-00-03, RNW Addition)
Doug Powell, Director of Plannmg and Development, stated that there were three outstandmg
issues relative to this proposal following the last Council meeting Those ~ssues dealt with a
conversation w~th the DISD to express concerns, conditions regarding height of braiding, and the
list of uses Staff had received a letter from the developer requesting a postponement for two
weeks to work out further detmls w~th the DISD
Council held a d~scusmon relative to the developer meeting w~th the DISD Questions were
rinsed whether the developer and owner had new concepts to discuss w~th the DISD regarding
the proposal
The following md~wduals spoke regarding the ~ssue
Bill Dahlstrom, 1445 Ross Avenue, State 3200, Dallas, 75202 - requested postponement
Klm Jensen, 829 Abbot's Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Marla Cartwnght, 1143 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Teresa Andress, 34 Oak Forrest C~mle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters Ridge C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Tommy Thompson, 900 Elllson Park C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Non Carmene, 911 Smokense Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lmda Chapel, 1019 Radgecrest Clmle, Denton, 76205 - favor
The following Speaker Cards were submitted
John Kokalls, 1400 Lynhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sheray Thompson, 900 Elhson Park Clmle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sharon Key, 1100 Elhson Park, Denton, 76205 - favor
Mr and Mrs Larry Schneider, 1016 Elhson Park C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Bill and Dawn Ide, 3608 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Bob and Cheryl Insley, 3600 Longhorn, Denton, 76205 - favor
Brenda Jordan, 3733 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Klm and Clans Spencer, 3725 Ranchman Blvd, Denton, 76205 - favor
David and Tncla Hope, 3604 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Reed and Shelly Cullum, 36078 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Cindy and Todd Gray, 3517 Sundown Blvd, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lynn and Stacy Mthken 3701 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
C and Paul Rawley, 1421 Hunters R~dge C~rcle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Kurt Jensen, 829 Abbot's Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Jack and RoyAnn Cox, 3624 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Joel Bhxt, 2200 Lakeside Court, Denton, 76205 - favor
Jaekle Shamel, 3604 Granada Trml, Denton, 76205 - favor
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Holhe Daughtrey, 3600 Lake Country, Denton, 76205 - favor
Kyle B~ggerstaff, 3817 Ranchman, Denton, 76205 - favor
L~sa Dougherty, 3812 Lake Country Blvd, Denton, 76205 - favor
Knstoferson motioned, Cochran seconded to adopt the ordinance w~th the recommended
conditions and amending the bullchng height to 40 feet from the ex~st~ng grade of the s~te
Young motioned to postpone consideration Motion d~ed for lack of a second
Mayor Pro Tern Beasley stated that the current zomng for the proposal was ~ncons~stent with the
newly adopted Denton Development Plan and was ~n favor of the rezomng
Council Member Burroughs stated that the level of commumcat~on w~th the DISD had been very
poor The c~tazens m the area were not in favor the current zomng and ~t was not reasonable to
have a h~gh volume traffic business m the area with the elementary school
Council Member Knstoferson felt that them had been ample opportunity for further d~alog that
might have reached an agreeable conclusion The current zomng was 27 years old and ~t was
reasonable to have reconsideration of the current zomng
The following ordinance was conmdered
NO 2000-181
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-16) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICE (NS) WITH CONDITIONS ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND
USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 3 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TEASLEY LANE AND TEASLEY LANE,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-00-03)
On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye",
Young "nay", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion passed w~th a 6-1 vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17 The Council held a pubhc heanng and considered adoption of an ordinance granting
approval of a sub-surface use of a portion of the Bent Creek Park on Ft Worth Dr (U S 377)
south of the Kansas C~ty Southern Rmlroad The installation of a Pubhc Utd~ty Easement m
accordance w~th Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, prowdmg for the issuance of
an easement and prowdmg an e£feet~ve date
Ed Hodney, D~reetor of Parks and Recreatmn, stated that a sub-surface easement was requested
~n the park property for contmuatmn of ntfl~ty services
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The Mayor opened the pubhc heanng
No one spoke dunng the pubhc heanng
The Mayor closed the pubhc heanng
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-175
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SUB-SURFACE USE OF A
PORTION OF THE BENT CREEK PARK ON FT WORTH DR (U S 377) SOUTH
OF THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD THE INSTALLATION OF A
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN
EASEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Young motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion passed unanimously
18 The Councd held a public heanng and considered adoption of an ordinance granting
approval of a sub-surface use of the Denton Branch Rml/Tmfl at Shady Oaks Drive for the
~nstallatmn of a Drmnage Easement m accordance w~th Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Code, providing for the ~ssuance of an easement and promd~ng an effective date
Ed Hodney, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that this was a s~mflar ~tem to Item//17
Th~s would be a sub-surface drmnage easement at the Denton Branch Rml/Trml
The Mayor opened the pubhc heanng
No one spoke dunng the pubhc heanng
The Mayor closed the pubhc heanng
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-176
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SUB-SURFACE USE OF THE
DENTON BRANCH RAIL/TRAIL AT SHADY OAKS DRIVE FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE, PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF AN EASEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion passed unanimously
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19 The Council held the first of two public heanngs to consider the proposed anvoltmtary
annexataon of approxamately 250 acres generally located west of Sherman Dr approximately
3,600' noffit of Loop 288 an the extratemtonal jurisdiction of the Caty of Denton, Texas The
zoning at the time of the annexation would be Agricultural (A) (A-99, Sherman Road Arena
Sate)
Doug Powell, Darector of Planning and Development, stated that Council heard the proposal for
annexation at a work sessaon The proposal for the site was a horse arena The property owner
was m opposmon to the annexataon The property owner had requested a dascusslon with the
Cotmcfl at, an upcoming work sessaon to present an altematave to annexataon
The Mayor opened the public hearing
The following mdlvaduals spoke dunng the pubhc heanng
JeffNoe, 7569 FM428, Denton, 76208 - neutral
Davad Vanderlaan, 609 Ryan Road, Denton, 76205 - requested postponement
Don Hall, 907 W Hackory, Denton, 76201 - requested postponement
The Mayor closed the pubhc heanng
Council directed staff to place this atem on the May 23ra Council agenda for discussion and
darectaon
20 The Cotmcfl held a pubhc heanng and eonsadered amendang Chapter 34 "Subdavlslon and
Land Development Regulations", Appendax A-1 "Street Desagn Specfficatlons' of the Code of
Ordmance of the Caty of Denton, Texas to change the required street right-of-way wadths for
primary and secondary arterials The Plarmlng and Zoning Commassaon recommended approval
(7~0)
Doug Powell, Director of Planmng and Development, stated that the ordanance would change the
required street right-of-way widths for primary and secondary arterials It was necessary to
change the ordanance at thas point m tame due to ancreased development
The Mayor opened the pubhc heanng
No one spoke during the public heanng
The Mayor closed the pubhc heanng
The followang ordinance was consadered
NO 2000-177
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34
"SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS", APPENDIX A-1
"STREET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
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Page 9
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY WIDTHS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ARTERIALS, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Knstoferson motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion earned unammously
21 The Council held a pubhc hearing and considered an ordinance adopting amendments to
the interim Res~dentaal Regulations, Ordinance No 2000-046 to modify exemptions of certain
types of applleat~ons
Doug Powell, D~rector of Plannmg and Development, stated th~s would amend the 5 acre
exemption for a m~nor plat The ~ntenm res~dentml regulations would not apply to a residential
development apphcat~on for approval of land not more than 5 acres in s~ze
The Mayor opened the pubhc heanng
No one spoke dunng the pubhc heanng
The Mayor closed the pubhc heanng
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-178
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO 2000-046 COMMONLY CALLED THE "RESIDENTIAL INTERIM
REGLrLATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR REVISIONS TO THE EXEMPTIONS TO SAID
REGULATIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to adopt the orthnance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "nay", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion earned w~th a 6-1 vote
22 The Council held a pubhc heanng and considered an ordinance adopting amendments to
the interim Non-Res~dentml Regulations, Ordinance No 2000-069 to change a defimtlon and add
an exemption for certmn types of apphcat~ons
Doug Powell, D~rector of Planning and Development, stated that the defimtmn of a development
apphcatmn would be amended The interim regulations would also be amended to not include
any budding expanmons and/or adtht~ons to an ex~st~ng bmlthng of structure of less than 10% or
1000 square feet, whmh ever was less
The following ordinance was considered
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Page 10
NO 2000-179
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO 2000-069 COMMONLY CALLED THE "NONRESIDENTIAL INTERIM
REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR REVISIONS TO SAID REGULATIONS,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND
PROVIDING A SAViNGS CLAUSE
Knstoferson motioned, Durrance seconded to vote separately on the two proposed amendments
The Mayor opened the public heanng
No one spoke dunng the public heanng
The Mayor closed the public heanng
On roll vote to consider the proposed amendments separately, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "nay",
Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "nay", and Mayor Brock "aye"
Motion carried w~th a 5-2 vote
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the amendment to Section 1 On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "nay", Knstoferson "nay", Young
"aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion earned w~th a 5-2 vote
Cochran motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the amendment to Section 2 On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and,Mayor Brock "aye" Motion carned unammously
23 The Council held a pubhc hearing and considered approval of a Detailed Plan to change
0 519 acres from SF-7 zomng district to a Planned Development (PD) zomng dmtnct The
property was located 95 feet east of the ~ntersectlon of Ruddell Street and May Street A 3-lot
slngle-famdy subdivision was proposed The Planmng and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (6-1) with conditions (Z-00-004)
Doug Powell, D~rector of Planning and Development, stated that a three lot single family
development was proposed for this site
The Mayor opened the public heanng
The following ~nd~mduals spoke dunng the public hemng
Allen Bussell, 1621 Amanda Court, Ponder, 76259 - favor
Nanette Behnmg, 2224 Woodbrook, Denton, 76201 - favor
The Mayor closed the pubhc hearing
The followmg ordmance was considered
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NO 2000-180
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM SF-7 ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-184) WITH CONDITIONS
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 0 519 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED 95 FEET EAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF RUDDELL STREET AND MAY STREET, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1207 AND 1209 MAY STREET, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,00000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF,
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-00-004)
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance with conditions On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion earned unanimously
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
25 The Council considered approval of a resolutton nominating members to the Apprmsal
Review Board of the Denton Central Appraisal District, and declaring an effective date
Diana Ortlz, Director of F~scal Operations, stated that there had been a resignation on the
Apprmsal Review Board and the District was seeking nominations from the various taxing
jurisdictions
Mayor Brock nominated Robble Gober
The following resolution was considered
NO R2000-021
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING MEMBERS TO THE APPRAISAL REVIEW
BOARD OF THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the resolution On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Dun'mace "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion earned unammously
26 The Council considered approval of exaction variances from Section 34-114(5), existing
perimeter streets, and Sectmn 34-114(17), s~dewalks, of the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations for a 5 014 acre property located north of Windsor, along the east side of Pdney
Road A single-family residence was proposed (The Planning and Zoning Commms~on
recommended demal [4-3] on the right-of-way variance and recommended demal [5-2] on
perimeter street variance ) (V-00-005, T & T Nelson Addition)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that two exaction variances for this
site were requested deahng with s~dewalks and perimeter pawng Staff recommended a partial
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variance for the street improvements with the applicant paying $5,400 for street improvements
and $1,150 for sidewalk improvements
Coehran motioned, Young seconded for a complete variance for street improvements and a
part~al variance for the sidewalk
Brent Bowan, 2208 Latt~mom, Denton, 76201, spoke an favor of the request
On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye",
Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion earned unanimously
27 The Council considered appromng an alternative landscape plan for a 0 61-acre gas
station/convenience store site at the southeast comer of Teasley and 1-35E The Planmng and
Zomng Commission recommended approval (6-0) wath conditions (ALP-00-001, Southndge
Exxon ALP)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the site had an existing vacant
gas station The proposed landscaping of the s~te would exceed the landscaping reqmrements
Knstoferson motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance
The following mdlwduals spoke regarding the request
Allen Bussell, 1621 Amanda Circle, Ponder, 76259 - favor
Bill Gardner, 325 E Forest, Sherman, 75090 - favor
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-182
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING AN
ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR A 0 6 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSTATE 35E AND TEASLEY LANE,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (ALP-00-001)
On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye",
Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motaon earned unammously
28 The Council considered approval of a resolution by the Cay of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development a 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
including, a 2000 Actton Plan w~th appropriate cemficatlons, as authorized and reqmred by the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and the Nataonal Affordable
Housing Act of 1990, as amended, and pmvldang for an effective date
Barbara Ross, Community Development Adm~mstrator, stated that there were manor revisions
and typographical corrections made to the document
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The following resolution was considered
NO R200-022
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT A 2000-2005 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A 2000 ACTION PLAN WITH
APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS, AS AUTHORIZED AND REQUIRED BY THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED
AND THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Young motaoned, Durranee seconded to approve the resolution On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion carried unanimously
29 The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authonzmg the City Manager or his
designee to execute an amendment to golf range lease contract for North Lakes Park in the City
of Denton, and providing an effective date
The following ordinance was considered
NO 2000-183
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO GOLF RANGE LEASE CONTRACT FOR
NORTH LAKES PARK IN THE CITY OF DENTON, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Durrance motmned, Knstoferson seconded to adopt the ordmanee On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion earned unammously
30 The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton anthonzmg the
City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Denton an Airport ProJect Participation
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation relating to the design and construction
of improvements at the Denton Municipal Airport, and declanng an effective date
Mark Nelson, Anport Manager, stated that this was the final commitment w~th TxDot to allow
notice to proceed for the engmeenng phase of the project
The following ordinance was considered
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Page 14
NO 2000-184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DENTON AN AIRPORT
PKOJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Knstoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Brock "aye" Motion carried unarnmously
31 The Council considered approval of a resolution estabhshlng maximum permitted rates
that Charter Communications may charge ~ts Denton cable telews~on subscribers for basic cable
service, assocmted eqmpment, changing t~ers, and the hourly service charge, providing a
severablhty clause, and prowdlng an effective date
John Cabrales, Pubhc Information Officer, stated that th~s was final consideration for the
permitted I rate ~ncreases that Charter Communlcat~on could charge to Denton cable television
subscribers for basic cable service, assocmted equipment, changing t~ers and the hourly service
charge
The following resolution was considered
NO 112000-023
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES THAT
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS MAY CHARGE ITS DENTON CABLE
TELEVISION SUBSCRIBERS FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE, ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, CHANGING TIERS, AND THE HOURLY SERVICE CHARGE,
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Durrance,mot~oned, Burroughs seconded to approve the resolution w~th option two On roll vote,
Beasley '!aye", Burroughs "aye", Coehran "aye", Durrance "aye", Knstoferson "aye", Young
"aye", and Mayor Brock "aye" Motion canned unammously
32 New Business
The following ~tems of New Bus~ness were suggested by Council Members for future agendas
A, Council Member Durrance requested an update on a paperless agenda process
Council Member Durrance requested further ~nformatlon on economic
development d~stncts
C. Mayor Brock requested consideration of Council committees at the next Council
meeting
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Page 15
33 Items from the C~ty Manager
C~ty Manager Jez d~d not have any ~tems for Council
34 There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-55l 086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act
35 There was no offimal action on Closed Meeting under Sections 551 071-551 086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act
W~th no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 45 p m
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal & Mun]c]pal Services/Tax
ACM. Kathy DuBose, Assistant C~ty Manager of Fiscal and Municipal Servlces~)
SUBJECT
Consider approval ora tax refund to Joshua Cotton The 1999 tax was paid twice, resulting m an
overpayment
BACKGROUND
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the governing body of the taxing
umt for refundsl~n excess of $500 00 The 1999 tax for Joshua Cotton was poad twine Two separate checks
were received, the first on 12/31/99 and the second on 3/20/00, resulting m an overpayment of $512 92 All
documentation necessary for refund is attached
FISCAL INFORMATION'
The tax overpayment revenue fund would be reduced by $512 92
Respectfully submitted /~
Dlan'a Ortlg ~ - '' '~
Director of F~scal Operations
Prepared by
Carolene Folse'
Revenue & TaX Analyst
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Owners name
address
Lt~lal dee~lption (or attach copy ef the tax bill or tax
as~be CO~ ~ en~ PARK AEON, BLOCK q~ LOT I
· pmpo~y Address or Io~ofl of prope~
~_~02 :OLLE~R PARK DR
~unt number of pmpe~ Tax re~lpl number
OR
U~It ;~m ~1~ For Whlo~ Re~n~ Of The ~ ~ Tax Refund
~e~nd Is Reaulm~ I~ ~ Tax payment Taxes Paid Requested
~ymant
n~etion
To.eyre maeo~ for refund ( a~aeh nuppofllng documentation) .'I ~Q6 tax wa~ ~ald In ~11 on
~e~ an~:[,a[ ak ~a re~elVe~ 0n ~9~ for IS4S.a], ~ultln~ In an ovem~ment
'llhemby apply Mr the refund of ~e abov~aacdbed taxes and ~1~ ~ t~e InMrmedon
~ t~e form
~y pe~ ~akea ·Mlee e~t~ upon ~e ~omgOing m~ shall be subje~ ~ one of the foll~lng penalties
t~ Impd~mont of not more ~nt the 10 yearn nor Ie86 then 2 yea~ and/or a fine of not more thm~ &5,O00 or both
a~ fine eno Imprisonment, 2 ~nflnement I~ jail ~r a te~ up M I year or a fl~e · ex.ed $2 000 or both such
aa eat fo~ In ~e~lon 37 10, Penal ~de
This lax refund la
2
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°ate
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal & Mumc~pal Services/Tax
ACM' Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager of F~scal and Mumc~pal Serwces ~
SUBJECT
Consider approval of a tax refund to Westrmnster LTD The 1999 tax was pard twice, resulting m an
overpayment
BACKGROUND
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the governing body of the taxing
umt for refunds m excess of $500 00 The 1999 tax for Westminster LTD was ptud twice Two separate
checks were received for the same amount, the first on 12/1/99 and the second on 12/31/99, resulting m an
overpayment of $1,229 44 All documentation necessary for reftmd is attached
FISCAL INFORMATION.
The tax overpayment revenue fund would be reduced by $1,229 44
Respectfully submitted
D~adaq0rt~z
Director of F~scal Operations
Prepared by
Carolene Folse
Revenue & Tax Analyst
APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND
MAY 1 1 ZOO0
E HICKORY SUITE f
76205 349-8318
To apply for a tax refund, the taxpayer must complete the following
uwners I~ame
Step 1 WESTMINISTER LTD
Present Mailing Address (number and street)
Owner's name 3505 TEASLEY LN
City, town or post office, state, ZIP code Phone (area code and number)
and address DENTOI~ TX 76205-8487
Step 2 Legal description (or attach copy of the tax b~ll or tax receipt)
Describe A0421A J FISHER~ TRACT 5~ 10~ 11 ~ ACRES 5 7247
the property Address or location of property
3505 TEASLEY LN
Account number of property Tax receipt number
033081 OR 9904030712
Name of Taxing Year Date Amount Amount
Unit From Which For Whmh Refund Of The Of Of Tax Refund
Refund is Required Is Requested Tax Payment Taxes Pa~d Requested
Step 3 CRy of Denton 1999 12/1/99 $ 1 r229 44
~lve the tax City of Denton 1999 12/31/99 1.22;).44 $ 1 22Q.44
;)ayment
information
Taxpayer's reason for refund ( attach supporting documentat;on) 't999 tax was paid twice
*I hereby apply for the refund of the above-descnb~ed taxes and cerhf3/that the informat~on I have g~ven on
Step 4 this fqrm Is true and correct to the best of~owledRe and belief *
- ~lgnature _ ~ uate ot application tot tax retunct
Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be sublect to one of the following penalties
I Imprisonment of not more that the 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than $5 000 or both
such fine and imprisonment, 2 Confinement in ja~l for a term up to 1 year or a fine to exceed $2,000 or both such
fine and Imprisonment as set forth in Section 37 10, Penal Code
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A6ENDA INFOI~I~TION SHEET
AGENDA DATE. June 6, Z000
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal & Municipal Services/Tax
ACM' Kathy DuBose, Assistant Caty Manager of Fiscal and Mumc]pal Services
SUBJECT
Consider approval of a tax refund to Westminster LTD The 1999 tax was prod twice, resulting in an
overpayment
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the governing body of the taxing
unit for refunds an excess of $500 00 The 1999 tax for Westminster LTD was paid twine Two separate
checks were recexved for the same amount, the first on 12/1/99 and the second on 12/31/99, resulting ~n an
overpayment of $797 26 All documentation necessary for refund ~s attached
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The tax overpayment revenue fund would be reduced by $797 26
Respectfully submitted
Director of Fiscal Operataons
Prepared by
Carolene Folse
Revenue & Tax Analyst
APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND
ICollecting office name ~ Collecting tax for (taxing units)
OF DE.TO. OeP CE MAY 1 1 2000 c w DP OENTO.
Present mailing address (nUmber and street)
E HICKORY SUITE F
TX 76205
' for a tax refund, ti , the following
Step 1 IWESTMINISTER LTD
Present Mailing Address (number and street)
I
Owner's name 13505 TEASLEY LN
! City, town or post office, state, ZIP code Phone (area code and number)
and address 3ENTOI~ TX 76205-8487
Step 2 Legal description (or attach copy of the tax bill or tax receipt)
Descdbe ~,0421A ,~ FISHERr TRACT 2~ ACRES 14 334
the property Address or location of property
99999 TEASLEY LN
Account number of property Tax receipt number
OR 9904030709
Year Date Amount Amount
Unit From Which For Which Refund Of The Of Of Tax Refund
Refund Is Required Is Requested Tax Payment Taxes Pa~d Requested
~tep 3 City of Denton 1999 12/1/99 $ 797 2
31ve the tax City (~f Denton 1999 12/31/gg $ 797.26 $ 797.26
3ayment
information
Taxpayer's reason for refund ( attach supporting documentation) '1999 tax was paid twice
*~ hereby apply for the refund of the above-described taxes and certtfy that the information I have given on
Stel~ 4 this form Is true and correct to the beast of J~k~owled~e and belief *
~ ~lgnature ~.-~,J'~/'-~" ' IDate ot application ~'or tax retuna
Sign the form ~'eg~ ,~ ~ I ,-~-/~- ~
Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the following penalties
1 Imprisonment of not more that the 10 yeare nor less than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than $5,000 °r b°th
such fine and imprisonment, 2 Confinement in jail for a term up to 1 year or a fine to exceed $2,000 or both such
fine and ~n Section 37 10, Penal Code
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Agenda Item ....
Date
AGE] "DA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal & Muni dpal Services/Tax
ACM. Kathy DuBos~ Assistant City Manager of Fiscal and Munlctpal Services ~/~/
SUBJECT
Consider approval ora tax refund to We~ tmmster LTD The 1999 tax was prod twice, resulting m an
overpayment
BACKGROUND
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the governing body of the taxing
umt for refunds m excess of $500 00 Ti .e 1999 tax for Westmtnster LTD was prod twine Two separate
cheeks were received for the same amou ~t, the first on 12/1/99 and the second on 12/31/99, resulting m an
overpayment of $517 86 All document~ tton necessary for refund ~s attached
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The tax overpayment revenue fund woul ! be reduced by $517 86
Respectfully submitted
D ~tna Orttz
Dtrector of F~scal Operattons
Prepared by
Carolene Folse
Revenue & Tax Analyst
APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND
I Collectlng office name i Collecting tax for (taxing units)
OF.E.TO" TAX O =F,CE MAY 1 1 Z000 c w OP.E.TO.
Present mailing address (number and street)
E HICKORY SUITE
76206 349-8318
To apply for a tax refund
Address (number and street)
3505 TEASLEY LN
state, ZIP code Phone (area code and number)
and address DENTON TX 76205-8487
Step 2 Legal description (or attach copy of the tax bill or tax receipt)
:)escribe A0421A ,J FISHER~ TRACT 9~ ACRES 4 106
;he property Address or location of property
99999 TEASLEY LN
Account number of prope~y Tax receipt number
0801;~7 OR 9904030708
Name of Taxing Year Date Amount Amount
Unit From Which For Which Refund Of The Of Of Tax Refund
Refynd Is Required Is Requested Tax Payment Taxes Paid Recluested
Step 3 City qf Denton 1999 12/1/99 $ 517 86
Give the tax Clt~ qf Denton 1999 12/31/99 5 t 7.86 517.86
payment
informat~on
Taxpayer's reason for refund ( attach supporbng documentation) 't999 tax was paid twice
*1 hereby apply for the refund of the above-described taxes and certify that the informabon I have g~ven on
Step 4 this form is true and correct to the best of my kr~[~"~elief *
~lgnature ~..-j~ JJ Date o? application I'or tax retun(~
s,gntha form sign
here ~ ~ ~ V
Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the following penalbes
I Imprisonment of not more that the 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than $5,000 or both
such fine and ~mprlsonment, 2 Confinement m ja~l for a term up to 1 year or a fine to exceed $2,000 or both such
is set forth in Section 37 10, Penal Code
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Agenda item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT. Fiscal & Municipal Services/Tax
ACM Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager of Fiscal and Mumcipal Services
SUBJECT
Consider approval of a tax refund to Dade International, Inc The 1999 assessed value was deleted from the
tax roll, resulting m an overpayment
BACKGROUND
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the govemmg body of the taxing
unit for refunds in excess of $500 00 The 1999 assessed value for Dade Intemattonal, Inc was deleted
from the tax roll per Supplement #11 from the Denton Central Appraisal District, resulting m an
overpayment of $642 09 All documentation necessary for refund m attached
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The tax overpayment revenue fund would be reduced by $642 09
Respectfully submitted
Director of Fiscal Operations
Prepared by
Carolene Folse
Revenue & Tax Analyst
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Agenda Item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal & Municipal Services/Tax
ACM. Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager of Fiscal and Municipal Services
~UBJECT
Consider approval of a tax refund to Avantl Health Systems The 1999 assessed value was deleted from the
tax roll, resulting m an overpayment
BACKGROUND
Chapter 31 11 of the Texas Property Tax Code reqmres the approval of the governing body of the taxing
umt for refunds m excess of $500 00 The 1999 assessed value for Avanu Health Systems was deleted from
the tax roll per Supplement #11 from the Denton Central Appraasal District, resulting m an overpayment of
$1,125 48 All documentation necessary for refund ~s attached
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The tax overpayment revenue fund would be reduced by $1,125 48
Director of Fiscal Operations
Prepared by
Carolene Folse
Revenue & Tax Analyst
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Agenda Item., /. ~
0ate /b/OO
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AGENDA DATE: Sune 6, 2000 Questions concermng tlus
acqmsmon may be d~ccted
DEP~TMENT: Mat~als M~gem~t to ~m Coulter 349-7194
ACM: Ka~y D~ose, F]sc~ ~d M~c~p~ Seduces ~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance accepUng compet]tave btds and awarchng a public works contract for the
construct]on of Westwood Area Waterhne, providing for the expenditure of funds therefore, and
prov]chng an effecttve date (Bid 2482-Westwood Area Waterline awarded to Jago¢ Pubhc
Company, m the amount of $175,401)
BID INFORMATION:
Ttus bid ts for the construct]on of apprommately 3,000 feet of 6" waterhne along McCormick
fi.om Parvm north to Wffiowood and along Westwood turning west on Oakwood Included are 68
pubhc water service taps, plugging of existing hnes, asphalt saw cutting, Installation of 7 fire
hydrants and other related act~xqt]es
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend tins bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, after apphcatton of the "3% Local
Preference Legislation", Jagoe Pubhc Company m the amount of $175,401
The lowest offering was made by Pipe-Con, Inc of Irving, Texas ~n the amount of $172,467,
however, apphcat~on of the 3% Local Preference Legislation for comparison purposes calculates
the bid lof Jagoe Pubhc Company of Denton to be $170,138 97 ($175,401 less 3% =
$170,138 97) Actual cost to the City of Danton is $175,401
ECONOMIC FACTORS OF LOCAL PREFERENCE DETERMINATION:
See attached Attachment 2 - Letter from Jagoe Pubhc Company
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
Ja$oe Pubhc Company
Denton, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
Ttus waterhne project is scheduled for completion ~n the third week of July 2000
Agenda InfonnaUon Sheet
June 6, 2000
Page 2
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Funding for flus project ~s avmlable from 1999-2000 Budget account (620-081-0461-K014-
9114)
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Pumhaslng Agent
Attachment I TabulaUon Sheet
Attachment 2 Letter from Jagoe Pubh¢ Company dated May 23, 2000
1386 AOENDA
ATTACHMENT 1
TABULATION SHEET
BID # 2482
BID NAME Westwood Area Waterlines H & W UTILITY ' Pipe Con, Inc Whizcon Jagoe Public
Utilities Company
DATE 3/9/00
Principal Place of Business Lake Dallas, TX Irving, TX Arlington, TX Denton, TX
t Total Bid Award $274,6t9 t0 $172,467 00 $250,923 00 $175,401 00
Bid Bond YE8 YES YES YES
Price leas hypothetical 3%
Local Preference Amount $170,138 97
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT FOR ~ CONSTRUCTION OF WESTWOOD AREA WATERLINE, PROVIDING
FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (BID 2482-WESTWOOD AREA WATERLINE AWARDED TO JAGOE PUBLIC
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,401)
WHEREAS, the City has solicited, and received competmve sealed bids for the construcUon
of public works or improvement in accordance vath the procedures of STATE law and City
ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has received and recommended that
the herein described bids are the lowest respondent for the construction of the public works or
improvements desenbed m the bid mwtatlon, and plans and specifications therein, and
WHEREAS, Section 271 905 of the Local Government Code allows the City to award a
contract to a bidder having its pnnclpal place of business m the City ~flts bid is wltlUn three per cent
of the lowest b~d price received from a nonresident bidder if the governing body detenmnes in
wrltmg, that the local bidder offers the City the best combination of price and additional economic
development opportumtles for the City created by the contract award, including the employment of
residents of the City and increased tax revenues to the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed the herein described
bids for the matenals, equipment, supplies or services as shown in the "B~d Proposals" submitted
therefore and represents to the C~ty Council that the herein described local bidder's bid is within
three per cent of lowest bid price received from a nonresident bidder, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided m the City Budget for the appropnatlon of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, eqmpment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the following competat~ve sealed bid for the construction ofpubhc works
or improvements, as described m the "Sealed Bid Invitations", or plans and specifications on file in
the Office of the C~ty's Purchasing Agent filed according to the bid number assigned hereto, and,
The City Council hereby detenmnes that the vendor set forth below has its pnnclpal place of
business in the City of Denton, Texas, its b~d is within three per cent of the lowest bid price received
from a nonresident bidder and such local bidder offers the City the best combination of price and
additional economic development opportumUes for the City created by this contract award The
following numbered bid for constructaon of a public works project from the below described local
bidder and as shown in the "Bid Proposals" on file in the office of the City Purchasing Agent, are
hereby accepted and approved
BID
NUMBER CONTRACTOR AMOUNT
2482 Jagoe Public Company $175,401
SI~CTION II That the acceptance and approval competitive sealed bid shall not constitute a
contract between the City and the person subrm~ng the hid for construction of such public works or
improvements herein accepted and approved, until such person shall comply with all requirements
specified m Notice to Bidders including the tnnely execution of a written contract and furmslung of
performallce and payment bonds, and insurance certificate after notlficatwn of the award of the bid
SECTION III That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all necessary written
contracts for the performance of the constructaon of the public works or improvements m accordance
with the bids accepted and approved hereto, provided that such contracts are made in accordance
with the Notice to Bidders and Request for Sealed Bids, and documents relating thereto specifying
the terms, conchtlons, plans and specifications, standards, quantities and specified sums contmned
therein
SECTION IV That upon acceptance and approval ofthe above competltlve sealed bids and
the execution of contracts for the public works and Improvements as authorized herein, the City
Council hereby anthonzes the expen&ture of funds m the manner and in the amount as specified in
such approved b~ds and anthonzed contracts executed pursuant thereto
SECTION V Tlus orchnance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this __ day of ,, 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
BID2482 WESTWOODWATERLINE LOCALPREFERENCEPU~I. ICWORKSPRO$£CTORDINANCE
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date /'~//~?0'~)
AGENDA DATE: June ~, 2000 Questm~ concerning ~s
acqms~tmn may be d~rected
DEP~TMENT: Materials M~gem~t to How~d M~m 349-8232
D~ose, F~scal ~d M~c~pal Sc~ccs~
ACM'
Ka~y
SUBJECT.
Cons~deratmn of a ResoluUon endorsing the Dallas-Fon Woah Cle~ Crees Tee~mal Coalmon
RESOLUTION INFORMATION'
This resolution Is required to mamtmn the City of Denton membership m the Dallas-Ft Worth
Clean Cities Techmcal Coahtlon The National Clean Git]es Program of which Dallas-Ft Worth
Clean Cities is a participant m a pubhc/pnvate partnership sponsored by the U S Department of
Energy Its goal is to accelerate the introduction and expand the use of altematwe fuel vehicles
(AFVs) The Dallas-Ft Worth (DFW) Clean Cities Technical Coalition was established in 1995,
and serves as a fuel-neutral, commumty-based advisory board that supports the use of alternative
fuels to improve air quality and create energy diversity This condition, in cooperation with the
TNRCC assisted the City of Denton m acqmnng approximately $40,000 in grant funds toward
the acquisition of our electric powered pick-up and the three alternate fuel (ATV) 15 passenger
vans added to our fleet in 1999
RECOMMENDATION'
We recommend this resoluUon be approved and that the City of Denton continue our
membership and participation m the Clean Cities Coalition
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachment 1 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
ENDORSING
THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH CLEAN CITIES TECHNICAL COALITION
WHEREAS, the C~ty of Denton supports the use of alternative fuels to improve mr quality In
North Texas an enhance the nation's energy security
WHEREAS, the Ctty Council of the City of Denton has approved an Alternate Fuel Vehicle
Imtmtxve resultang m the placement of the etght altemaUvely fueled vehicles ~nto the City's fleet
WHEREAS, the Ctty of Denton has the opportumty to participate ~n leading the development of
advanced transportaUon and clean-mr technologaes
WHEREAS, the C~ty of Denton has supported the goals, objectives, policies and action
programs outlined m the Clean Crees Program Plan and Memorandum of Understandmg of
March 30, 1995 designating Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas a Clean C~t~es community
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HAS
DETERMINED AND F1NDS AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 Endorsement of the DALLAS-FORT WORTH CLEAN CITIES TECHNICAL
COALITION RE-DESIGNATION
Section 2 AuthonzaUon for staff to assist DALLAS-FORT WORTH CLEAN CITIES ~n
promoting the use of altemaUve fuel velucles m the North Texas region
Section 3 Request for staff to report back to the City Council xn three months on the progress
made to date and to identify future steps to be taken to contmue implementation of the
DALLAS-FORT WORTH CLEAN CITIES REDESIGNATION
PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED thxs __ day of ., 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
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Agenda item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date ~/.~
AGENDA DATE: ~e 6, 2000 ~uest~ons conce~g
acqmsmon may be
DEP~T~: Maten~s M~gement W Alex Pe~lt 349-~595
ACM: ~y D~ose, F~sc~ ~d Mmc~p~ Se~ces~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance approving the expendlture of funds for the purchase of maintenance of J D
Edwards Financial Software avmlable from only one source in accordance vath the provisions of
State Law exemption such purchases from reqmrements of competitive bids, and providing an
effective date (Purchase Order 05292-$ D Edwards World Wide Solutions Company in thc
amount of $68,000)
PURCHASE ORDER INFORMATION:
Tins purchase order is for the maintenance services for the J D Edwards Financial and Human
Resources Software Tins support is for the ttme period of 4-1-2000 through 3-31-2000 and
covers 100 users Tins sothvare support is only avatlable from one source and is protected by
copyright
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend Purchase Order 05292 to $ D Edwards be approved ~n the amount of $68,000
PRINCI~PAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
J D Edwards
Denver, CO
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
Contract, will run from 4-1-2000 through 3-31-2001
FISCAL INFORMATION:
This maintenance agreement vail be funded from 1999-2000 budget account (770-044-0080-
8341)
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachment 1 Purchase Ordar 05292 to J D Edwards
Attachment 2 Invoice from J D Edwards dated 3-1-00
1358 AGENDA
City et Denton Inv Date 03/01/00
216 E Mc~nney St Invoice No 440664
Denton TX Due Date 03/31/00
76201 Account No 6557926
USA CPU No 11111113
Suite Baaed Pricing SUITE
~age 0001
THIS INVOICE RELECTS YOUR RESPONSE LINE/SOFTWARE UPDATE FEES FOR
04/01/00 - 03/31/01
Amounts In
b S Dollars
List RLSU Invoice
Description Users Price % Amount
Concurren= S~andard Support 10~, 660 o0 100 000 % 68,000 00
SUb~ocal RLSU Fees Due 68,000 00
Pl. us tax at. 7 750 & 5,2~0 ~0
Tore1 ~LSU Fees Due J D Edwards ~3 270 00 USD
~oullC billed on behalf 0~:
0~-24-00 16 78 RCVD
Please remit to J.D. Edwards
Department 770, Denver, Colorado 80271-0770
Electromc Payments to Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, CA ABA//121000248
$ D Edwards Account//4159673987
OP~D~A~C~ NO
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE OF J.D EDWARDS FINANCIAL SOFTWARE
AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTION' SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQIfIRE1VIENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (PURCHASE ORDER 05292-J D EDWARDS WORLD WIDE SOLUTIONS
COMPANY IN THE ~OUNT OF $68,000)
WHEREAS, Seeuon 252.022 of the Local Government Code prowdes that procurement
of ~tems that are only available from one source, including, ~tems that ere only available from one
source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes or natural monopohes, films, manuscripts
or books, eleomcaty, gas, water and other utflaty purchases, captive replacement parts or
components for eqmpment, and hbrary materials for a pubhc hbrary that ere available only from
the persons holding exclusave dastnbut~on rights to the materials, need not be submatted to
competmve bads, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to procure one or more of the items mentioned m
the above paragraph, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION L That the following purchase of materials, equipment or supphes, as
described m the "Purchase Orders" lasted hereon, and on file m the office of the Purchasing
Agent, are hereby approved
PURCHASE
ORDER VENDOR AMOUNT
05292 J D Edwards $ 68,000
SECTION ~ That the acceptance and approval of the above ~tems shall not constitute
a contract between the Caty and the person subrmttmg the quotation for such atoms until such
person shall comply wth all reqmrements specafied by the Purchasing Department
$~CTION III That the Caty Manager ~s hereby authorized to execute any contracts
relating to the atoms speeafied m SecUen I and the expendature of funds pursuant to smd contracts
~s hereby anthonzed
SEC~ON IV That thas ordinance shall become effective ammedmtely upon ~ts passage
and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED flus the day of ,2000
A't't'I~ST EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
05292 ~OLE SOURCE 5-23-2000
Agenda No_~
Agenda Ire .m~ ~
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questions concerning this
acquisition may be directed
DEPARTMENT' ?urchasmg to Sim Coulter 349-7194
ACM Kathy DuBos¢, Fiscal and Mumcipal Services ~-~
SUBJECT'
An Ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the annual contract for the purchase of
BIOXIDE, a product available from only one source m accordance with the provisions of' state
law excmptmg such purchases from requirements of competitive bids, and prowdmg an effective
date (File 2515 - awarded to U S Filter at $1 $5 per gallon annual estimate usage 28,000 gallons
or $51,800)
The Hickory Creek Sewer Line near the Wlmbleton Neighborhood, the Denton West Lift StaUon
and Hobson Lift Station have experienced a problem w:th excessive hydrogen sulfide for several
years After a lengthy process of trying various products, Blox:de was determined to be the most
effective product m controlling hydrogen sulfide gas Bloxlde has been very successful and it is a
non-hazardous chemical
REC~
We recommend Contract 2515 be awarded to U S Filter in the amount of $1 85 per gallon for an
estimated 28,000 gallons U S Filter is the sole supplier of Bloxide
ESTIMATED 8CIIEI~ULE OF PROJECT.
The Bloxlda product is m supphcr stock and w~ll be shipped as requested with three weeks notice
PRIOR ACTIONS/REVIEWS.
Council approved a similar sole source acquisition of Bloxlde on the following dates
· October 1996
· March 1997
· January 1998
· May 1999
FISCAL INFORMATION'
This acqmsltlon will be funded from 1999-00-budget account (625-082-0451-8502)
Agenda Information Sheet
June 6, 2000
Page 2 of 2
CONTRACT FILE INFORMATION
This purchase order is for an annual supply of Bloxlde, a non-hazardous chemical used for the
treatment of hydrogen sulfide odor from sewer lines and lift stations Our major apphcatmn will
be along the Hickory Creek Sewer Line near the Wlmbleton Neighborhood at the Denton West
Lift Statmn and Hobson Lift Station
Sole source acqmsltion of products protected by patent or copyright are exempt from the
competitive b~d process as indicated ~n Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachment 1 Letter ofVenficat~on-U S Filter
1389 AGENDA
D~e,Har~ool
Se~ior BuY~
City of Dmlmn
1100 Msylull Road
D,mton, T~xsz 7620~
RE: BOLE SOURCE BIOXIDE~
Dcsr Ms. Harpool.
U,qFil~r is ~ sole sot~ce p~o,ade~ o£BIOXIDI~
W~e Sync", ~ ~scflb~in U~d 5~t~ P~t ~e 36,6~ 1
80044549~2,
US~T~
~ M~a~
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BIOXIDE, A PRODUCT AVAILABLE FROM ONLY
ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING
SUCH PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 2515 - AWARDED TO U S FILTER AT $1 85 PER GALLON
ANNUAL ESTIMATE USAGE 28,000 GALLONS OR $51,800)
WHEREAS, Section 252 022 of the Local Government Code provides that procurement of
items that are only available from one source, mcludmg, items that are only available from one
source because ofpatants, copyrights, secret processes or natural monopolies, films, manuscripts or
books, eleetnmty, gas, water and other utlhty purchases, captive replacement parts or components
for equipment, and library materials for a public library that are available only from the persons
holdang exclusive dlstnbutlon rights to the materials, need not be submitted to competmve bids, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to procure one or more of the items mentioned m the
above paragraph, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the following purchases of materials, equipment or supphes, as described
m the "File 2515" referenced herein and on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby
approved
FILE VENDOR AMOUNT
2515 U S FILTER $1 85 Gallon
SECTION II That the acceptance and approval of the above items shall not constitute a
contract between the City and the person submitting the quotation for such items until such person
shall comply with all requirements specified by the Purchasing Department
SECTION Ill That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any contracts relating
to the items specified in Section I and the expenditure of funds pursuant to said contracts is hereby
authorized
SECTION IV That this ordinance shall become effective ~mmediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED flus the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
FILE 2515 SOLE SOURCE ORDINANCE-2000
Agenda AJo_. 0~-0~..
' AGENDA INFO]~J~tATION SHEET Agenda Item .,-~ !
Date,100
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questions concerning tlus
acqmsat~on may be directed
DEPARTMENT: Materials Management to Sharon Mays 349-8487
ACM: Kathy DuBose, Fiscal and Mumcipal Servaces~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance accepting competatave b~ds and awarding an annual contract for the installation of
underground utthties, provading for the expenditure of funds therefore, and providing an
effectave date (Bad 2491- Annual Contract for Electric Underground Servmes Installataon
awarded to Barco Constructaon, Inc, dba Reeves Enterprises as lasted below
BID INFORMATION:
Due to the rapad rate of growth m Denton an agreement for installation of underground utthtaes
has been m place for four years The project has been re-bad an compbance wath State law and to
update and modify the four-year-old agreement The contract consast of labor, equipment, tools
and supervasaon necessary to complete mstallataons of elecmc servme facflataes under the
directaon of DME staff The agreement wall not guarantee any mlmmum amounts of constmctaon
and will be used on an as needed basas
,RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend tins bad be awarded to the lowest evaluated badder, Barco Construction
(See attached Ordinance - Exhthat "A")
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Couneil~ Boards~ Commissions):
Public Utility Board considered and recommends approval on June 5, 2000
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
Barco Construction
dba Reaves Enterpnses
Denton, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
Size and type of service mstallataon wall be determaned by each specffic project Contractor
agrees to be on the j obsate wathm three days of notffiCatlon
Agenda Information Sheet
June 6, 2000
Page 2
FISCAL INFORMATION'
To evaluate the bld, umt prices were mult~phed by the estimated annual quantat~es and then
totaled (see tabulation sheet) The work will be funded from revenue bond funds and appropriate
budget accounts
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachment 1 Tabulation Sheet
1390 AGENDA
ATTACHMENT 1
Bid Number 2491 TABULATION SHEET
June 5, 2000
B dders
B&W: B&W Utility, Serwces, Sanger Texas
TLT: T L T Consmtcuon Co, In¢, Sherman, Texas
Barco: Barco ,Consm~ction, In( dba Reaves Enterpnses, Denton Texas
~ B&W TLT Barco
Est/ gval / Eval / Eval /
ID Description Unit Qt~ Cost Cost Cost
Excavation and Backfill
D1 Trench with Trencher 6" vnde by 30" deep Ft 70,000 84,000 95,200 35,00C
D2 trench With Trenoher 6" w~de by 48" deep Ft 100,000 132,000 144,000 125,00C
D3 French With Trencher 6 w~de by 60" deep Ft 5,000 8,250 7,900 7,500
D4 trench with Backhoe 18" vnde 48" deep Ft 178,000 380,920 373,800 356,000
D5 French with Backhoe 18" wide 60" deep Ft 10,000 25,500 25,000 25,00(
D6 l'rench W~th Backhoe 18" vade 72" deep Ft 30,000 91,80C 81,000 90,000!
D7 Trench with Backhoe 18" vade 84" deep Ft 1,000 3,570 2,900 4,000
D8 Trench with Backhoe 18" wide 96" deep Ft 1,000 4,080 3,200 5,000
D9 Trench ~th Backhen 24" w~de 48" deep Ft 1,000 2,140 3,500 2,000
D10 Trench W~th Backhoe 24" w~de 60" deep Ft 15,000 38,250 54,000 37,500
D11 Trench W~th Backhoe 24" w~de 72" deep Ft 5,000 15,300 18,250 15,000
DI2 Trench with Backhoe 24" w~de 84" deep Ft 5,000 17,850 18,500 20,000
D13 Trench with Backhoe 24" w~de 96" deep Ft 1,000 4,080 3,800 5,000
D14 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 48" deep Ft 1,000 4,000 4,10C 2,000
D15 Trench w~th Backhoe 36" wide 60" deep Ft 1,000 4,990 4,25C 2,500
DI6 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 72" deep Ft 1,000 5,980 4,35C 3,000
D17 Trench W~th Backhoe 36" wide 84" deep Ft 1,000 6,970 4,50( 4,000
D18 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 96" deep Ft 100 747 50( 1,000
D19 Specml trencher for trenching m rock, 6" w~dth Ft 2,00C 10,500 7,20( 5,000
D20 Rock Adder, Backhoe 18" Width, Cutting & Jack Hammer Ft 10C 300 20( 300
D21 Rock Adder, Backhoe Width, Cutting & Jack Hammer Ft 1001 300 25( 300
D22 Rock Adder, Backhoe 36" Width, Cumng & Jack Hammer Ft 100 300 300 300
D23 Rock Adder, Backhoe 18" Width, Large Rock Quantity Ft 1,000 3,000 4,000 3,000
D24 Rock A'lder, Backhoe 24" Width, Large Rock Quantity Ft 500 1,500 2,125 1,500
D25 Rock A lder, Backhoe 36" Width, Large Rock Quantity Ft 100 300 480 300
D26 Hand 13 iggmg 30" deep Ft 100 2,600 2,344 2,000
D27 Hand Digging 48" deep Ft 35 910 840 700
D28 Concrete Backfill of Trench Excavated by Backhoe CY 1,200 10,800 1,800 30C
D29 Concrete Backfill of 6" Trench CY 2,000 18,000 2,000 1,50C
D30 Mechanical Tamping of T~nch Excavated by Backhoe Ft 2,000 2,000 4,000 2,00C
B&W TLT Barco
Est/ Eval / Eval / Evai /
ID Description Unit
Qt~, Cost Cost Cost
Directional Boring
DB1 Bore 2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 400 5,600 4,900 3,200
DB2 3ore 2 & '1/2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 400 5,600 5,200 3,20C
DB3 Bore 3" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 100 1,500 1,450 80C
DB4 Bore 4" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 500 8,50C 8,000 6,00£
DB5 Bore 6" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 500 11,500 10,500 6,00t
Combinations
DB6 One 6", and One 2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 200 5,000 5,400 4,000
DB7 One 6", One 4" and One 2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 200 7,200 7,000 5,000
DB8 Two 2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 200 3,400 3,200 2,400
Strmght Line Boring (Optmnal)
SL1 [3ore 6" Dtrt Ft 100 2,900 2,490 1,200
SL2 Bore 8" Dtrt Ft 100 3,400 2,79(~ t,800
SL3 Bore 10" Dm Ft 100 3,900 3,000 1,800
SL4 Bore 12" Dtrt Ft 100 4,400 3,600 2,400
SL5 Bore 14"'Dirt Ft 100 4,900 4,00C 2,800
SL6 1ore 16"'D~ Ft 100 5,400 4,40£ 3,200
SL7 Bore 18" Dirt With casing to TXDOT Std Ft 100 5,900 6,50( 5,400
SL8 Bore 20"'Dtrt W~th casing to TXDOT Std Ft 50~ 32,000 37,50( 30,000
SL9 Bore 2" Rock Ft 100 3,600 2,431 1,200
SL10 Bore 4" R°ek Ft 100 4,200 3,214 1,400
SLll Bore 6" Rook Ft 100 4,800 3,814 1,80(]
SL12 3ore 8" Rock Ft 100 5,400 4,414 2,800
SL13 Bore 10" Rock Ft 100 6,000 5,014 3,000
SL14 Bore 12"'Rock Ft 100 6,600 6,014 3,400
Conduit'Installation in 6" Wide Trench
CT1 Condmt l" PVC Ft 3,000 1,350 1,770 90£
CT2 Condmt 2" PVC Ft 112,000 56,000 66,080 52,64£
CT3 Condmt 2 & 1/2" PVC Ft 2,000 1,100 1,180 1,00f
CT4 Conduit 3" PVC Ft 100 59 59 50
CT5 Conduit 4" PVC Ft 21,000 12,600 15,750 11,550
CT6 One 1" PVC Condmt and One 2& 1/2" PVC Conduit 70,000 70,000 82,600 45,500
CT7 Condmt 1" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 200 1,000 950 800
CT8 Conduit 2" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 900 4,500 4,275 3,600
CT9 Conduit 2 & 1/2 "PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 2,500 12,500 11,875 10,000
CT10 Condmt 3" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 1 5 5 4
CT11 Conduit 4" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 250 1,500 1,643 1,250
CT12 Condmt 2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 200 1,000 476 800
CT13 ! Condmt 2 & 1/2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 200 1,000 47( 800
CT14 Conduit 3" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 1 5 1 4
CT15 Conduit 4" P¥C 45 degree sweep Ea 65 390 214 325
CTI6 Conduit 4" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree sweep Ea 80 480 13i 400
B&W TLT Barco
Est/ Eval / Eval / Eval /
ID Description Unit
Qty Cost Cost Cost
Multiple]Conduit Installations in 18" to 36" Trench
CB1 Conduit 1" PVC Ft 1,00(] 450 590 30(]
CB2 Additional 1" PVC Condmt in Trench Ft 100! 45 59 3(]
CB3 Eondmt 2" PVC Ft 15,000 7,500 8,850 7,05(]
CB4 Additional 2" PVC Conduit m Trench Ft 2,000 1,000 1,180 94¢
CB5 Condmt ~ & 1/2" PVC Ft 1,000 550 590 50C
CB6 Additional 2 & 1/2" PVC Conduit m Trench Ft 1,000 550 590 50(
CB7 Condu~t ~" PVC Ft 100 59 59 5(
CB8 Additmnal 3" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 100 59 59 50
CB9 Conduit 4" PVC Ft 20,000 12,00(] 15,000 11,000
CB10 Additional 4" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 20,000 12,00C 15,000 11,000
CB11 Conduit ~" PVC Ft 20,000 18,200! 16,000 22,000
CB12 Addtuonal 6" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 12,000 10,920 9,600 13,200
CB13 Bank of two 6", two 4", and two 2" Ft 2,000 12,040 10,80(} 8,400
CB14 Bank of three 6", three 4", and three 2" Ft 1,000 9,630 7,50(] 6,250
CB15 Condun 1" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 10 50 48 40
CB16 Condmt 2" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 45 225 214 180
CB17 Condmt ~ & 1/2 "PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 5 25 24 20
CB18 Condtut ~" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 1 5 5 4
CB19 Condmt 4" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 125 750 594 625
CB20 Condu~t 6" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 50 328 239 300
CB21 Condmt 2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 20 100 49 80
CB22 Condmt 2 & 1/2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 5 25 It 20
CB23 2onduit 3" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 5 2 4
CB24 Condmt 4" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 20(~ 1,200 658 1,00(~
CB25 Condmtl6" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 201 131 66 12(]
CB26 Condmt'4" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree sweep Ea 20 120 33 10(]
CB27 Condmt 6" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree sweep Ea 20 131 33 12(]
Primary and Secondary Conductor Installation
CI1 Cable, Cu UF SOL, 12/2 awg Secondary Ft 10,000 3,000 4,400 2,50C
Cf2 Cable, Al 2/0 2/0 #1 Secondary Ft 2,900 1,682 1,885 29(
CI3 Cable, A! 4/0 4/0 2/0 Secondary Ft 90,000 58,500 58,500 45,00(
CI4 Cable, Cu 250 250 4/0 Secondary Ft 10,000 7,20(] 6,800 8,00(
C15 Cable, # 2 Al 15 kV Single Phase Pull Ft 70,000 45,50(] 45,500 35,000
CI6 Cable, #4/0 Al 15 kV Single Phase Pull Ft 9,000 6,30(] 5,850 5,400
CI7 Cable, #2 Al 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 1,000 1,050 1,380 600
CI8 Cable, # 4/0 Al 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 7,000 15,540 10,500 10,500
CI9 Cable, 250 MCM Cu 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 100 225 200 200
CII0 Cable, 500 MCM Cu 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 2,000 8,100 5,50(] 4,000
CI11 Cable, 750 MCM Cu 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 1,000 5,450 3,50(] 3,000
B,e,W TLT Barco
I Est/ Eval / Eval ! Eval
ID Description Unit
Qt~ Cost Cost Cost
Termlnaliom
T1 Elbow, L~adbreak #2 AL 220 rml 15 kV Ea 500 20,000 19,21C 17,500
T2 Elbow, Loadbmak #4/0 AL 220 md 15 kV Ee 50 2,000 1,921 1,750
T3 Elbow, T'Nonloadbreak 250 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 300 31 ] 90
T4 Elbow, TiNonioadbreak 500 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 300 311 90
T5 Elbow, TINonloadbreak 750 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 345 311~ 90
T6 Termination Rack / Utfitty Pole single phase # 2 Ea 35 12,075 10,869 1,750
T7 Termmatlon Rack / Utility Pole vee phase # 2 Ea 4 1,780 1,604 240
T8 Termination Reek / Uuhty Pole 3 phase # 2 Ea 12 6,540 7,890 84(]
T9 'Termination Reek / Utility Pole single phase #4/0 Ea 345 311
TI0 rermmatton Reek on a Utility Pole vee phase # 4/0 Ea 445 401 6(]
T11 rermmatlon Rack on a Utility Pole 3 phase # 4/0 Ea 545 657 7(
T12 Termination Rack on a Utility Polo 3 phase 250MCM Ea 1 545 971
TI3 Tenmunt~on Raok on a UUhty Polo 3 phase 500 MCM Ea I 645 971
T14 Termmaaon Reek on a Utdity Pole 3 phase 750MCM Ea 1 645 971 7(
Arrestors
A1 Arrestor Elbow, 10 kV Ea 200 2,000 3,608 1,000
A2 Arrestor, Busing Stand 10 kV Ea 25 250 451 125
A3 Arrester,;Parkmg Stand 10 kV Ea 3 3(] 18 15
MunholCs and Vaults
V1 4 Way Manhole 12' X 12' X 9' / 3' of Cover Ea 3 8,551 1,800 7,500
V2 3 Way Munhole 12' X 10' X 9' / 3' of Cover Ea 2 5,701 900 5,000
V3 Addmonal foot of oover for 4 Way or 3 Way to 6' Ft 1 100 10 250
V4 F~berglass Vault 4'W X 4'D x $'L Surfaco Mount Ea 2 1,400 769 800
V5 F~harglass Vault 4'W X 4'D x 6'L Surface Mount Ea 2 1,250 56(] 700
V6 FiberglaSs Vault 4~V X 4'D x 5'L Surfaoe Mount Ea 2 1,100 372 600
V7 Fiberglass Vunlt 4 W X 4 D x 4 L Surface Mount Ea 2 950 30£ 500
V8 F~bergla~s Box 13"W X 18"D x 24"L Surface Mount Ea 12 588 57( 1,200
V9 F~bergla~s Box 12"W X 12"D x 12"L Surface Mount Ea 12 588 57( 900
VIO F~hargla~s Sleeve, Pn Connection Cabinet 1 Phase Ea I 89 4.~ 75
V11 Ftberglais Sleeve, Pn Countermen Cabinet 3 Phase Ea I 89 45 200
VI2 Excavation to Acces stde of a Manhole Ea 4 1,300 400 800
V13 Excavation to Acces s~de ora Vault Ea 2 325 100 15(]
V14 6" Condmt Entry rote Manhole Ea 6 30 12 36(]
VI5 4" Condmt Entry rote Manhole Ea 6 30 12 24¢
V16 2 1/2" COnduit Enlry rote Manhole Ea 6! 30 12
VI7 2" Condmt Entry rote Manhole Ea 6 30 12 12£
VI 8 6" Cond~t Entry Into Vault Ea 6 30 6 36£
VI9 4" Condmt Entt~ into Vault Ea 6 30 6 24£
V20 2 1/2" Condmt Entry rote Vault Ea 6 30 6 15(
V21 2" Condmt Entry into Vault Ea 6 30 6 120
V22 Coneret~ Blocking of Condmts entenng a Manhole CY 70 1,050 245 53
F~ber
Place Overhead Fiber 6,000 6,000
Pull Fiber in Condmt 7,000 7,000
Other
~ Polo and Street L~ght, 976 pounds 52,500
e Pole and Sheet Light 1,750 pounds 3,600
Ft Polo and Slreot Light 900
Place Fault In&cater Single Phase 50 125
Place Fault Indloator Three Phase 10 10
Total Evaluated Cost
B&W:~ B&W Utfll~, Services, Sanl~or Texas $q,689,423
TLT: T L T Construction Co, Inc, Sherman, Texas $q,662,795
Barco: Barco Construction, Inc dba Reaves Ente~nses, Denton Texas $1~370~498
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN ANNUAL
CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, PROVIDING FOR
THE EXpENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(BID 2491- ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND SERVICES
INSTALLATION AWARDED TO BARCO CONSTRUCTION, INC, DBA REEVES
ENTERPRISES AS LISTED BELOW
WHEREAS, the City has sohclted, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of necessary materials, equipment, supplies or services m accordance with the procedures of STATE
law and City ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed and recommended
that the hereto descnbed bids are the lowest responsible bads for the matenals, equipment, supplies
or services as shown in the "Bid Proposals" submitted therefore, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided m the City Budget for the appropnatlon of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supphes or sen, aces approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered items in the following numbered bads for materials,
equipment, supplies, or services, shown an the "Bid Proposals" listed hereon, and on file in the
office of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby approved
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO VENDOR AMOUNT
2505 ALL Barco Construction, Inc. Exhibit A
SECTION II That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bads for such items and
agrees to purchase the materials, equipment, supplies or services m accordance with the terms,
specifications, standards, quantmes and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations, Bad
Proposals, and related documents
~ECTION III That should the C~ty and persons subrmtting approved and accepted items and
of the submitted bids wash to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance,
approval, and awarding of the bads, the City Manager or bas designated representative as hereby
authorized to execute the wnttan contract wbach shall be attached hereto, provided that the written
contract as m accordance with the terms, eondmons, specifications, standards, quantmes and
specified sums contauied an the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City Council hereby anthonzes the expenditure of funds therefor m the amount
and m accordance with the approved b~ds or pursuant to a written contract made pursuant thereto as
anthonzed hereto
SECTION V That this ordinance shall become effective ~mmedmtely upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of ., 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
2491 SUPPLY ORDINANCE-5-2000
EXHIBIT A
Bid Number 2491
~ Barco
Est/ Eval /
ID Description Unit
[ Qt¥ Cost
Excavatlon and Backfill
D1 Trench with Trencher 6" wide by 30" deep Ft 70,000 35,000
D2 Trench with Trencher 6" wide by 48" deep Ft 100,000 125,000
D3 Trench with Trencher 6" wade by 60" deep Ft 5,000 7,500
D4 Trench with Backhoe 18" wide 48" deep Ft 178,000 356,000
D5 Trench with Backhoe 15" wide 60" deep Ft 10,000 25,000
D6 Trench with Backhoe 18" wade 72" deep Ft 30,000 90,000
D7 Trench with Backhoe 18" wide 84" deep Ft 1,000 4,000
D8 iTrench vath Backhoe 18" wide 96" deep Ft 1,000 5,000
D9 Trench with Backhoe 24" wide 48" deep Ft 1,000 2,000
Dl0 French with Backhoe 24" wide 60" deep Ft 15,000 37,500
[
D11 French w~th Backhoe 24" wide 72" deep Ft 5,000 15,000
D12 French with Backhoe 24" wade 84" deep Ft 5,000 20,000
D13 French with Backhoe 24" wide 96" deep Ft 1,000 5,000
DI4 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 45" deep Ft 1,000 2,000
D15 Trench with Backhoe 36" wade 60" deep Ft 1,000 2,500
D16 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 72" deep Ft 1,000 3,000
D17 Trench with Backhoe 36" wide 84" deep Ft 1,000 4,000
D18 Trench with Backhoe 36 wide 96 deep Ft 100 1,000
D 19 Special trencher for trenchm8 m rock, 6'* wadth Ft 2,000 5,000
D20 Rock Adder, Backhoe 18" Width, Cumng & Jack Hammer Ft 100 300
D21 Rock Adder, Backhoe 24" Wtdth, Cutmlg & Jack Hammer Ft 100 300
D22 Rock A~der, Backhoe 36" Wtdth, Cutting & Jack Hammer Ft 100 300
D23 Rock Adder, Backhoe 18" Width, Large Rock QuantRy Ft 1,000 3,000
D24 Rock Adder, Backhoe 24" Width, Large Rock Quanuty Ft 500 1,500
D25 Rock Adder, Backhoe 36" Width, Large Rock Quantity Ft 100 300
D26 Hand Dtggmg 30'* deep Ft 100 2,000
D27 Hand D~ggmg 48" deep Ft 35 700
D28 Coheret~ Backfill of Trench Excavated by Backhoe CY 1,20C 300
D29 Concrot~ Backfill of 6" Trench CY 2,0013 1,500
D30 Mechanical Tamping of Trench Excavated by Backhoe Ft 2,00~ 2,000
Unit Est/ Eval /
ID Description Qty Cost
Directional Boring
DB1 Bore 2" SDR 13 $ Duct Ft 400 3,200
DB2 Bore 2 ~ 1/2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 400 3,200
DB3 Bore 3" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 100 800
)B4 Bore 4" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 500 6,000
DB5 Bore 6" gDR 13 5 Duct Ft 500 6,000
Combinations
DB6 One 6", and One 2" SDR 13 5 Duct Ft 200 4,000
DB7 One 6", eno 4" and One 2" SDR 13 5 DuCt Ft 201] 5,000
DB8 two 2" ~DR 13 5 Duct Ft 201] 2,400
Strmghf Line Boring (Optional)
SLI Bore 6" btrt Ft 101] 1,200
SL2 Bore 8" Din Ft 101] 1,800
SL3 Bore 10" Dm Ft 101] 1,800
SL4 Bore 12" Dirt Ft 101] 2,400
SL5 Bore 14o Dirt Ft 10C 2,800
SL6 Bore 167 Dirt Ft 10C 3,200
SL7 Bore 18',' Dm With casing to TXDOT Std Ft 10C 5,401]
SL8 Bore 20',' Dm Wtth casing to TXDOT Std Ft 50C 30,001]
SL9 Bore 2" Rock Ft 10£ 1,201]
SL10 Bore 4" Rock Ft 10C 1,401]
SLI 1 Bore 6" Rock Ft 10£ 1,801]
i SL12 Bore 8" Rook Ft 10£ 2,801]
SL13 Bore 101' Rock Ft 10£ 3,001]
SL14 Bore 12!' Rook Ft 10( 3,401]
Conduit Installation in 6" Wmde Trench
CT1 Condmt[ 1" PVC Ft 3,0001 901]
CT2 Condmtl2" PVC Ft 112,000 52,641]
CT3 Conduit 2 & 1/2 "PVC Ft 2,000 1,001]
CT4 Condmt,3" PVC Ft 100 51]
CT5 Condmtl4" PVC Ft 21,000 11,55£
CT6 One 1" PVC Conduit and One 2& 1/2" PVC Conduit 70,000 45,50£
CT7 CondmtI 1" PVC 90 degree swoop Ea 200
CT8 Condmt, 2" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 900 3,60£
CT9 Condmt 2 & 1/2" PVC 90 degree swoop Ea 2,500 10,00(
CT10 Condmt'3" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 1
CT11 Conduit 4" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 250 1,25(
CT12 Conduit 2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 200 80(
CT13 Condm~ 2 & 1/2 "PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 200 8001
CT14 Condmf 3" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 1
CT15 iCondmt 4 PVC 4 degree sweep Ea 65 325
CT16 Condm~ 4" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree swoop Ea 80 400
ID Descr~ptmn Unit
qt~, Cost
Multiple[Conduit Installations in 18" to 36" Trench
CB1 Conduit 1" PVC Ft 1,00C 300
CB2 Addmon01 1" PVC Condmt tn Trench Ft 10(] 30
CB3 Condmt 2" PVC Ft 15,00(] 7,050
CB4 Ad&tmnal 2" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 2,00(] 940
CB5 Conduit 2 & 1/2" PVC Ft 1,00(] 500
CB6 Addittonal 2 & 1/2" PVC Condmt in Trench Ft 1,00(] 500
CB7 Condmt 3" PVC Ft 10C 50
CB8 Add,Cron,al 3" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 10C 50
CB9 Conduit 4" P¥C Ft 20,00( 11,000
CB10 Addit~onal 4" PVC Conduit m Trench Ft 20,00( 11,000
CBI 1 Conduit 6" PVC Ft 20,00( 22,000
CBI2 Additional 6" PVC Condmt m Trench Ft 12,00( 13,20(]
CB13 Bank of two 6", two 4", and two 2" Ft 2,00( 8,400
CBI4 Bank of ~hree 6", three 4", and three 2" Ft 1,000[ 6,25(3
CB15 Condmt ~" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 10: 4(]
CB16 Condmt 2" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 45 18(]
CB17 Conduit ~ & 1/2" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 5 2(]
CB18 Condmt $" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 1 4
CB19 Condmt 4" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 125 625
CB20 Conduit 6" PVC 90 degree sweep Ea 50 30¢
CB21 Conduit 2" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 20
CB22 Conduit 2 & 1/2" PVC 45 degree swoop Ea 5
CB23 Condmt $" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 1
CB24 Condmt 4" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 200 1,00(
CB25 Condmt ~" PVC 45 degree sweep Ea 20 12£
CB26 Conduit 4" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree sweep Ea 20 10C
CB27 Condmt 6" PVC 22 & 1/2 degree sweep Ea 20 1201
Primary and Secondary Conductor lnstallataon
CI 1 Cable, CU UF SOL, 12/2 awg Secondary Ft 10,000 2,500
Cf2 Cable, Al 2/0 2/0 #1 Secondary Ft 2,900 290
C13 Cable, Al 4/0 4/0 2/0 Secondary Ft 90,000 45,000
CI4 Cable, Cu 250 250 4/0 Secondary Ft 10,000 8,000
CI5 Cable, # 2 Al 15 kV Single P, hase Pull Ft 70,000 35,000
CI6 Cable, #4/0 Al 15 kV Single Phase Pull Ft 9,000 5,400
CI7 Cable, #2 Al 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 1,000 600
CI8 Cable, #:4/0 Al 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 7,000 10,500
CI9 Cablo, 2~0MCMCu 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 100 200
CI10 Cable, 5~}0 MCM Cu 15 kV Three Phase Pull Ft 2,000 4,000
CI 11 I Cable, 750 MCM Cu 15 kV Throe Phase Pull Ft 1,000 3,000
i Est/ Evai /
ID DescnpUon Unit Qt~, Cost
Terminations
TI Elbow, ]~oadhreak #2 AL 220 m~l 15 kV En 500 17,$0(]
T2 Elbow, I~oodbreak #4/0 AL 2110 mil 15 kV En 50 1,75(]
T3 Elbow, T Nonloadbr~ak 250 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 9C
T4 Elbow, ~ Nunloadbmak 500 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 9(]
T5 Elbow, ~ Nonloadbroak 750 MCM 15 kV Ea 3 9(
T6 Termmaaon Rack / Utility Pole single phase # 2 Ea 35 1,75(
T7 Tennmagon Rack / UtfllW Pole vee phase ii 2 Ea 4 24(
T8 Termmagon Rack / Utility Pole 3 phase # 2 Ea 12 84(
T9 Termma~on Rack / Utility Pole single phase ii4/0 Ea 1
T10 Termination Raok on a UUhty Pole vee phase # 4/0 Ea 1 60!
T11 Termmagon Rack on a Uuhty Pole 3 phase ii 4/0 Ea 1 70
T12 Tormma on Raok on a Uul~ty Pole 3 phase 250MCM Ea 1 50
T13 Tonnma ion Rack on a Utdlty Pole 3 phase 500 MCM Ea I 60
T14 Tennma Ion Rook on a Utlhty Pole 3 phase 750MCM Ea 1 70
Arrestors
A1 An'estorlElbow, 10 kV En 200 1,000
A2 iArrester~ Busing Stand 10 kV Ea 25 125
A3 A_,'rester~ Parking Stand 10 kV Ea 3 15
Munholea ~d Vaults
V1 ¢ Way Man_hole 12' X 12' X 9' / Y of Cover En 3 7,500
V2 3 Wey l~mholo 12' X 10' X 9' / 3' of Cover En 2 5,000
V3 Addmonal foot of oovor for 4 Way or 3 Way to 6' Ft I 250
V4 FiberglaSs Vault 4'W X 4'D x 8'L Surfaoe Mount Ea 2 800
V5 Flberglais Vault 4'W X 4'D x 6'L Surface Mount En :2 700
V6 Ftbergla~s Vault 4~' X 4'D x 5'L Surface Mount Ea :2 600
V7 F~bergla~s Vault 4"~ X 4'D x 4'L Surfaco Mount Ea :2 500
V8 Flborglais Box 13"W X 18"D x 24"L Surface Mount Ea 1:2 1,200
V9 F~bergla~s Box 12"W X IT'D x 12"L Surface Mount Ea 12 900
V10 F~berglais Sleeve, Pn Couneot~on Cabinet 1 Phase Ea 75
VI l F~bergla'ls Sleeve, Pn Counecuon Cabinet 3 Phase Ea 200
V12 Excavat on to Acces side of a Manhole Ea 4 800
V13 Excavat on to Acces side of a Vault Ea ~ 150
V14 6"Cun~ atEnUymtoManhole Ea ( 360
V 15 4" Cond at Emry into Manhole Ea ~ 240
VI6 2 1/2" Condmt Entry rote Manhole Ea ( 15~
V17 2 Condmt Enlry rote Manhole Ea 12~
V18 6" Condtut Entry rote Vault Ea 36(]
VI9 4" Condom( Entry into Vault Ea 6i 24(]
V20 2 1/2" Condmt EnUy rote Vault Ea 6 15(]
V21 2" Cundmt Entry rote Vanlt Ea 6 12(]
V22 Concret~ Blocking of Conduita antmang a Manhole CY 70 53
ID Descriptmn Umt
Qty Cost
Founda~ons
PI T~o~ P~ 48" X 54" Ft~ ~ 25C 28,125
P2 Sw~h ~ P~ T x T x 3' ~ 1 ] 5,500
Equipm~t
E1 ~cond~ ~on Pedo~ ~ 450 21,15C
E2 ~Smgle ~ T~omer on P~ ~ 250 31~5C
~ ~e ~ T~fo~er on Pad
~ S~ ~ on P~ ~ 11 1,37~
E5 ~ 1 P~o S~on~mg Pedes~ on S~eve ~ 1 12~
E6 ~ 3 ~ue ~o~a Pedes~ on Sle~e ~ I 12~
~nber
FI P~co ~d F~ Mo~ 2,000 6,000
F2 ~1 Ftb~ m ~ndmt Met~ 2,000 7,000
~her
Ol 20 Ft ~n~ Po~ ~d S~ ~k 976 ~ds ~ 300 45,000
[
O2 35 Ft ~ Po~ ~d S~et L~t 1,750 ~ds ~ 12 1,800
O3 45 Ft ~s ~1~ ~d S~ L~ht ~ ~ 600
O4 Pl~e Fn~t In&~mr S~io P~e En 25 125
O5 Pince Fn~t l~eamr ~ ~e Ea 2 10
Agenda Ite~.~
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date _
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questions concermng flus
acquisition may be directed
DEPARTMENT: Matenals Management to Sharon Mays 349-8487
ACM. Kathy DuBose, Fiscal and Municipal Services ~
SUBJECT:
An Orchnance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the supply of weathenng
steel poles, prowdmg for the expenditure of funds therefore, and prowdlng an effective date (Bid
2497-Steel Poles awarded to Thomas and Betts in the amount of $221,253)
This bid is for poles necessary for the reconstruction of 1 5 miles of Denton's 69 KV
transnusston hne on a portaun of the Denton North to North Lakes line The existing line is 38
years old The conductor xs too small and wood poles do not meet the requirements of the
National Elecmc Safety Code for larger conductor The b~d consist of 29 poles m various lengths
ranging from 55' to 90' and constructed ofweathenng steel
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend ti'ns bid be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder, Thomas and Betts m the
amount of $221,253
Galvamzed and Weathenng Steel were considered and concrete was an acceptable alternate
However cost of installation due to the weight of concrete poles ehmmated the concrete from
consideration
PRIOR ACTION REVIEW:
The Pubhc Utility Board reviewed tins acquasltion and recommended approval June 5, 2000
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Thomas and Betts
Memphis, TN
ESTIMATED SCI~EI)ULE OF PROJECT:
Pole delivery is quoted to be 23-25 weeks after receipt of an order and approval of drawings
Construction to start October of 2000 and be completed m February 2001
Agenda Information Sheet
June6, 2000
Page 2
FISCAL INFORMATION:
This reconstruction project will be funded from 2000 Revenue Bond Account (654-080-RB00-
3550-9214-CO61204B)
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C ~ M ,~349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachmont 1 Tabulation Sheet
1391 AGENDA
ATTACHMENT 1
TABULATION SHEET
BID # 2497
Thomas &Betts
BID NAME Steel Poles Thomas &Betts Thomas &Betts Dis-Tran Steel Dls-Tran Steel Galvanized Steel Deadends
Weathering Galvanized Weathering Galvanized & Newmark Concrete
DATE $/1S/00 Steel Steel Steel Steel Tangents
Principal Place of Business Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Plnevlllo, LA Plnovllle, LA Memphis, TN
Pole Bid - D-~=-~-e-'ld $109,634 $120,792 $169,540 $178,740 $120,792
Pole Bid - Tangent $t 11,719 $t 24,827 $245,800 $255,800 $61,687
Pole Bid - TOTAL $22t,263 $245,6t 9 $4t5,340 $434,540 $t 82,479
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE SUPPLY OF WEATHERING STEEL POLES, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2497-STEEL POLES
AWARDED TO THOMAS AND BETTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,253)
WHEREAS, the City has solicited, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of necessary materials, equipment, supplies or sermces m accordance with the procedures of STATE
law and City ordinances, and
WI-IEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has rewewed and recommended
that the herein described bids are the lowest responsible bids for the materials, eqmpment, supplies
or services as shown in the "Bid Proposals" submitted therefore, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City Budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COLrNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered items in the following numbered bids for materials,
equipment, supphes, or services, shown m the "Bid Proposals" on file m the office of thc City
Purchasing Agent, are hereby accepted and approved as being the lowest responsible bids for such
items
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO VENDOR AMOUNT
2497 ALL Thomas & Betts $221,253
SECTION II That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bids for such items and
agrees to purchase the materials, eqmpment, supplies or services in accordance with the terms,
specifications, standards, quantities and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations, Bid
Proposals, and related documents
SECTION III That should the City and persons submtttmg epproved and accepted items and
of the submitted bids wish to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance,
approval, and awarding of the bids, the City Manager or bas designated representative is hereby
anthonzed to execute the written contract which shall be attached hereto, provided that the written
contract is m accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities and
specified sums contained in the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the Cxty Council hereby anthonzes the expen&mre of funds therefor ~n the mount
and in accordance with the approved bids or pursuant to a written contract made pursuant thereto as
authorized hereto
SECTION V That tins orrhnance shall become effective lmmerhately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tins __ day of ,2000
EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST,
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
2497SUPPLY ORDINANCE -new 2000
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Agenda N0_
Agenda Item
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questlo~~/
acqms~uon may be d~rected
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing to Sharon Mays 349-8487
ACM: Kathy DuBose, F~scal and Municipal Serwccs ~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance accepting compet~tlve bids and awarding a contract for the purchase of 13 8
kV Phase Over Phase Switch, prowd~ng for the expenditure of funds therefor, and
prom&ng an effective date (B~d 2505-138 kV Phase Over Phase Switch awarded to the
lowest bidder, Utility Sales Agent m the mount of $19,740)
BACKGROUND'
Thxs bid is for the purchase of a specialty designed 138 kV phase over phase switch It xs
to be installed as a substation by-pass as part of the Denton North to North Lake
S ubstataon rebuild project
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend thas bid be awarded to the lowest b~dder, Utility Sales Agent in the
amount of $19,740
PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS:
Utility Sales Agent
Fairvlew Heights, IL
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)'
Public Utthty Board considered this acqmsmon and recommends approval on June 5,
2000
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This sw~tch is scheduled for delivery in 14 weeks after receipt of an order or the third
week in September 2000
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Funchng for this switch is avmlable from 1998 Revenue Bond account (653-080-RB98-
3650-9219-CO61204B
Res~ly subbed
Name Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Title Purchasing Agent
Attachment gl Tabulation Sheet
1392 AGENDA
~ ATTACHMENT 1
BID # 2505 Date ~
138KV PHASE OVER PHASE SWITCH
~o.~ Qty I DES( ;~IPTION VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR
.............. i Utility
Sales Temple Cummins 3rofess~onal Pnester Seeco
Electnc Supply
Agents
Principle I~laceof Fairv~ew Connth, TXFt Worth, Eastlake, OH Ad~ngton, Chadotte,
Business: Hgts, IL TX TX NC
Three-phase
1 138kVSw~tch $ 19,740 $ 46,000 $ 45,140 $ 20,725 $ 46,615 $ 20,566
LOT TOTAL BASE
1 BID
Turner S & C S & C Turner S & C Seeco
Manufacturer Electric Electric
Dehvery 14 weeks 27 weeks 27 weeks 10-12 weeks 27 weeks weeks
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF 138 KV PHASE OVER PHASE SWITCH, PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID
2505-138KV PHASE OVER PHASE SWITCH AWARDED TO THE LOWEST BIDDER,
UTILITY SALES AGENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,740)
WHEREAS, the City has solicited, recmved and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of necessary matenals, equipment, supplies or services m accordance with the procedures of STATE
law and City ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed and recommended
that the herein deacnbed bids are the lowest responmble bids for the materials, equipment, supplies
or servmas as shown in the "Bid Proposals" submitted therefore, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided an the City Budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered items ~n the following numbered bids for materials,
equipment, supplies, or services, shown in the "Bid Proposals" listed hereon, and on file in the
office of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby approved
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO VENDOR AMOUNT
2505 ALL Utility Sales Agent $19,740
SECTION H That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bids for such items and
agrees to purchase the materials, equipment, supplies or services ~n accordance with the terms,
spemfieations, standards, quantities and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations, Bad
Proposals, and related documents
SECTION III That should the C~ty and persons submitting approved and accepted items and
of the submitted bids wish to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance,
approval, and awarthng of the bids, the C~ty Manager or his designated representative is hereby
authorized to execute the written contract wtuch shall be attached hereto, provided that the written
contract Is in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities and
specified sums contmned in the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submittedlbids, the C~ty Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor in the amount
and in accordance with the approved bids or pursuant to a written contract made pursuant thereto as
authorized herein
SECTION V That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon ~ts passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
2505 SUPPLY ORDINANCE
Agenda No
' AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Agenda Item. ~
Date
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questions conc'ern~ng tbas
acqu~sltaon may be directed
DEPARTMENT. Materials Management to Alex Petttt 349-8595
ACM: Kathy DuBose, Fiscal and Mumc~pal Services ~
SUBJECT:
An Orchnance awarding a contract for the purchase of materials and supplies for telephone
system upgrades as approved by the State of Texas General Services Commission through a
Qualified Information Services Vendor (QISV) Catalogue, providing for the expenditure of
funds therefore, and providing an effective date (Purchase Order 05302 to GTE in the amount of
$272,496 67)
PURCHASE ORDER INFORMATION:
The attached purchase order is for the upgrade of all telephone sw~tehes located w~thm the city
infrastructure wtth new releases of hardware and sofcware These changes will provide better
access to the telephone system, ~nereased capablhty and capacity of telephone system pmwd~ng
for more efficient usage of the system dunng peak and non-peak hours Major users of the
telephone system include Police and Fire as well as 911, General Government and Denton
Municipal Utflmes
Th~s purchase order is for the acquxsmon of sol%ware and hardware to upgrade our telephone
system The prices quoted or less than the pubhshed QISV Catalogue pnces approved by the
State of Texas General Services Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend purchase order 05302 to GTE be approved ~n the amount of $272,496 67
ESTIM.~TED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
Equipment and Sof~ware listed can be delivered by late July 2000 and installation ~s estimated to
be completed ~n late August 2000
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Purchase Order 05302 will be funded from Bond fund account
· 762-160-COMM-9930-9165 $199,960 96
· 762-160-COMM-9932-9165 $ 72,535 71
$272,496 67
Agenda Information Sheet
June 6, 2000
Page 2
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Pttrchas~ng Agent
Attachment 1 Purchase Order 05302 to GTE
Attachment 2 Quote from GTE
Attachment 2 QISV Cemficat~on from GTE
1393 AGENDA
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GTE Network Service.
500 East Carpenter Freeway
PO Box 152013
Irv~ng TX75015-2013
City of Denton
Project Delta
May 11, 2000
Sectaon 1 C~ty Hall Option 61 Upgrade to Option 81C
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $78,901 57 $73,163 27 $71,728 70
Labor $1 540 00 $1,540 00 $1,540 00
Freigh~Mmor Materials $8,919 ';5 $8,919 55 $8,919 55
Sub-Total $89,361 12 $83,622 82 $82,188 25
Section 2 Option I1C Upgrade to Release 25 Waste Water
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Eqmpment $6,385 50 $5,921 10 $5,805 00
Labor $330 00 $330 00 $330 00
Freight/Minor Matarlals $634 45 $634 45 $634 45
Sub-Total $7,349 95 $6,885 55 $6,769 45
Section 3 Option 9-1 Upgrade to Option 61C Service Center
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $61,752 06 $57,261 00 $56,138 24
Labor $935 00 $935 00 $935 00
Freight/Minor Matarmls $6,200 99 $6,200 99 $6,200 99
Move $7,500 $7,500 00 $7,500 00
Sub-Total $76,388 05 $71,896 99 $70,774 23
Sectzon 4 Option lie Upgrade to Release 2~ C~ty Hall East
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $3,272 83 $3,034 81 $2,975 30
Labor $330 00 $330 00 $330 00
Frezgh~Vhnor Matanals $360 44 $360 44 $360 44
Sub-Total $3,963 27 $3,725 25 $3,665 74
A part of GTE Corporation
Section $ Option Fiber Remote at City Hall West
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $21,S64 57 $19,996 23 $19,604 15
Labor $2,310 00 $2,310 00 $2,310 00
Freight/Minor Materials $2,369 06 $2,369 06 $2,369 06
Sub-Total $26,243 63 $24,675 29 $24,283 21
Section 6 Mini-Carrier Remotes to Replace Norstars
Please note that this pricing will remain consistent for all 4 locations even though
Some equipment my be different. Phones are not iucluded,
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $62,512 69 $57,966 31 $56,829 72
Labor $3,520 00 $3,520 00 $3,520 00
Freigh~/lVllnorMatanals $7,360 13 $7,360 13 $7,360 13
Sub-Total $73,392 82 $68,846 44 $67,709 85
Section 7 Spencer Release2~ upgrade
Regular State Catalog City of Denton
Equipment $1,641 92 $1,522 S0 $1,492 65
Labor $550 00 $550 00 $550 00
Frelgh~MInor Materials $283 21 $283 21 $283 21
Move $2,500 00 $2,500 00 $2,500 00
Sub-Total $4,975 13 $4,855 71 $4,825 86
Section 8 Admm Pricing
Regular Stata Catalog City of Denton
Eqmpment
Smart 161~ Shelf AC wlSHMP controller
$1,995 00 $1,895 00 $1,840 08
TI I~SF CSU ACE (RM) (Qty 1 ~'-$589 17)
$13,920 00 $10,448 00 $9,426 72
Redundant AC Powarmg from SMART 16 shelf
$550 O0 $550 O0 $539 O0
Labor $320 O0 $320 O0 $320 O0
Frelght/Mmor Mat~nals $155 00 $155 00 $155 00
Sub-Total $16,940 00 $13,368 00 $12,280 08
Grand Total for Sections 1-8 $272,496.67
GTE Network Services
500 East Carpenter Freeway
PO Box 152013
I~ng TX75015-2013
May 22. 2000
Mr Tom Shaw
City of,Denton
Purchasing Department
601 E Hickory Street
Denton, Texas ?6205
Dear Mr Shaw
This letter is being written to inform you that GTE Southwest is a Qualified Information Systems Vendor
for the State of Texas General Services Commission GTE Southwast Is current with all requirements
including fees and detailed reports with tho General Servmas Comralsslon
The proposal that you received dated May 11, 2000 is at or below the Catalogue Purchasing Program as
specified by the General Services Commission This proposal is a sole source solution of which GTE
currently has the mmntenance contract and responsibility for the operation of the Norlel Meridian phone
system The pricing structure that has been developed In accordance with the terms and conditions of the
General Services Commission can be viewed at the State of Texas General Services Commission webslte,
www ~z$~..stata.tx,us
I have also enclosed a copy of the approval letter sent by the General Services Commission stating that
GTE is,approved and ehglble to sell under the QISV catalog
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Denms Patrick at 972-719-3203 Thank you
for the opportunity and GTE is Iookang forward to providing the City of Denton outstanding service and
support
Sincerely,
Account Manager
A part of GTE Corporation
General Services Commissmn
17! 1 Sall J~m~o PO nox 13047
(512) 46~3035
Ja~a~ 2, 1~7
GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED GO~,
816 CONQRE~ AVENUE ~UITE 1500
AUSTIN TX 78701
Re QISV Catalogue Al~roval
VID #
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADES AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF
TEXAS GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION THROUGH A QUALIFIED INFORMATION
SERVICES VENDOR (QISV) CATALOGUE, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PURCHASE ORDER 05302
TO GTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $272,496 67)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 92-019, the State Purchasing General Services
Commission has solicited, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase of necessary
materials, equipment, supplies or services In aeoordance with the procedures of state law on behalf of
the City of Danton, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed and recommended
that the herein described materials, equipment, supplies or services can be purchased by the City
through the General Services Commission programs at less cost than the City would expend if
bidding these Items indI,adually, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City Budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered items in the following numbered purchase order for
materials, eqmpment, supplies, or services, shown In the "Purchase Orders" listed hereon, and on file
in the oftce of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby approved
PURCHASE
ORDER VENDOR AMOUNT
05302 GTE Network Service $272,496 67
SECTION II That by the acceptance and approval ofthe above numbered Items set forth In
the attached purchase orders, the City accepts the offer of the persons submatUng the bids to the
General Services Commission for such items and agrees to purchase the materials, equipment,
supplies or services In accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantlUes
and for the specified sums contained m the bid documents and related documents filed with the
General Services Commission, and the purchase orders issued by the City
SECTION III That should the C~ty and persons submitting approved and accepted items set
forth in the attached purchase orders wish to enter ~nto a formal written agreement as a result of the
Caty's rat!fication of bids awarded by the General Services Comm~ssxon, the City Manager or bas
designated representative is hereby authonzed to execute the written contract wbach shall be attached
hereto, prowded that the written contract ~s m accordance wxth the terms, condxtions, specxfications
and standards contained m the Proposal submitted to the General Services Commission, quantities
and specified sums contmned m the Cxty's purchase orders, and related documents hereto approved
and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered ~tems set forth m
the attached purchase orders, the C~ty Council hereby authorizes the expenchture of funds therefor m
the amount and ~n accordance w~th the approved purchase orders or pursuant to a written contract
made pursuant thereto as anthonzed herein
SECTION V That tbas orchnance shall become effective ~mme~hately upon ~ts passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tbas day of ,, 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
05302 PO STATE ORDINANCE-2000
Agenrfa No... ~::~ - ~ ~
Agenda Item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000 Questions concerning this
acqms]t]on may be directed
DEPARTMENT: Materials Management to Alex Pettlt 349-8595
ACM: Kathy DuBose, Fiscal and Mumclpal Services ~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of an automated permits management,
project tracking and code enforcement soft-ware system as approved by the State of Texas
General Services Commission through a Qualified Information Services Vendor (QISV)
Catalogue, prowd]ng for the expandlture of funds therefore, and providing an effective date
(Purchase Order 05303 to CRW in the amount of $223,050)
PURCHASE ORDER INFORMATION:
A committee was formal in 1998 to review and select a new Bmldlng Inspections, Code
Enforcement and Planning soth~are system Representative from bmldmg Inspections, Code
Enforcement and Planning partmlpated m the evaluation process The committee met to establish
criteria for select,on, ]dentif~nng posmble product solutions and evaluating eight products After
product demonstrations, six municipal site visits were made to similar mummpal users Two
vendor office vimts were also made The first choice the committee made was the HTE soft'ware
However, when HTE decided that they would no longer support Umx version of their sot'avare,
the cornmtttee unammously chose CRW Assocmtes as the final selection The CRW Associates
sot[ware package has a trackmg syst~n and can be connected to the GIS land base This will
make access easier and improve production of the Bmldlng Inspect]on and Code Enfomement
processes This will also provide the mt]zera'y with ease of information through mtemet access
Th~s purchase order ~s for the acqmsmon of three interrelated software modules, building
inspections, code enfomem~nt & planning designed to automate permitting, enforcement and
planmng acttvmes Through tho ~mplemantat~on of th~s software these dlwslons will be able to
create, ~ssue and tract permits, hceuses or development activity resulting in a higher level of
enforcement and customer sermce Customers will also be able to check the status of permits,
schedule inspections, plan rew~v status and project approval through an interactive voice
response (IVR) system CRW Assomatos, is a QISV Sot[ware prowder and the prices reflected
on Purchase Order 05303, are lower than current QISV catalogue pncmg approved by the State
by Texas General Services Commission
RECOMMENDATION'
We recommend purchase order 05303 to CRW Associates be approved in the amount of
$223,050
Agenda Informatxon Sheet
June 6, 2000
Page 2
ESTIM?~TED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT.
The schedule of work has not been determined at th~s time Projected target dates will be agreed
upon after completmn of documentation
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Purchase Order 05303 to CRW Assocmtes will be funded from Long Range Technology Plan
account (468-044-COMP-9847-9103)
Respectfully submitted
Tom Shaw, C P M, 349-7100
Purchasing Agent
Attachment 1 Purchase Order 05303 to CRW Associates
Attachment 2 CRW Assocmtes - QISV Certification
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ATTACHHENT 2
May 8, 2000
· ~ , Mt Tom Sh~w
~-,~ ~ ~ Purchasing Agent
'~. ~ ' ~ ~ N ~]m St
~ ,~, ~ ~ Den~n,~ 76201
~ ~'~ Re: Texas State GSC - Qualified Information Seduces Vendor
~, ,',.~ ~ ~W ~somates ~s proud to ~o~cc o~ rcccnt mclm~ by ~e Texas Sm:e Genial S~ce~
,'~, Co~ss[on (GSC) m the Q~hfied Iufo~atton S~ccs V~dor (QIS~ P~c~s~ng Program
~ ', ~ , mfo~uon systems product~ ~d schwas ~om pre~uahfied rims ~s conU~bu~s to an
~' ~ ' ' effiment ~d cost effective proc~ement method Addmonal mfo~auon about our pamc~pat~on
~;,,' ,, , c~ be obm~ed at ht~,//~ tsc state ~ u~eca~vendor/2489584351400 h~l
'~'~'~'~ ~ ~is le~ ~s to confi~ ~at ~e fees for o~ proposal to the C~W are comm~su~t~ w~ the fees
~ ~ ' ~ outhncd ]n o~ QISV pa~mpauon for Te~ Sram ~cal Gov~m~t
'~[" We a~recmte the oppo~ to prove& auwmat~ solutions for the C[V of Denton, and look
f' fo~d to a long-lasting prof~s~a] relationship w~ you Please feel ~ee ~o con. ct me at
~ ' (8~8) 451-3030 ~fyou ~ve ay questmns, or ~fyou need a~y addmonal info~almn
Smcerely,
selatloas lee CRW Assocmtes
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED
PERMITS MANAGEMENT, PROJECT TRACKING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE
SYSTEM AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
THROUGH A QUALIFIED INFORMATION SERVICES VENDOR (QISV) CATALOGUE,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (PURCHASE ORDER 05303 TO CRW IN THE AMOUNT OF $223,050)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 92-019, the State Purchasang General Services
Commasslon has solicited, received and tabulated competmve bads for the purchase of necessary
materials, equapment, supphes or sermces m accordance w~th the procedures of state law on behalf of
the Caty of Denton, and
WHEREAS, the C~ty Manager or a desagnated employee has revaewed and recommended
that the herein described materials, equapment, supphes or servaces can be purchased by the Caty
through the General Serwees Commlssmn programs at less cost than the C~ty would expend ~f
baddmg these atems md~vadually, and
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council has prowded m the C~ty Budget for the appropnaUon of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supphes or servaces approved and accepted
here~n, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered atems in the following numbered purchase order for
materials, equipment, supphes, or sermces, shown m the "Purchase Orders" lasted hereon, and on file
m the office of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby approved
PURCHASE
ORDER VENDOR AMOUNT
05303 CRW Associates $223,050
SECTION II That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items set forth m
the attached purchase orders, the Caty accepts the offer of the persons submattmg the bads to the
General Serwees Comrmss~on for such atems and agrees to purchase the materials, equipment,
supphes ,or sarvaees m accordance wath the terms, eondmons, speeafieaUons, standards, quanUUes
and for the specafied sums contmned tn the bid documents and related documents filed w~th the
General Services Commassaon, and the purchase orders assued by the C~ty
SI~CTION III That should the C~ty and persons submitting approved and accepted ~tems set
forth ~n the attached purchase orders w~sh to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the
C~ty's ratfficatton of b~ds awarded by the General Servtces Commission, the C~ty Manager or h~s
designated representative ~s h~reby anthonzed to execute the written contract wtuch shall be attached
hereto, provtded that the written contract ts tn accordance w~th the terms, conditions, specfficat~ons
and standards contmned tn the Proposal submitted to the General Servtces Commission, quant~ttes
and spemfied sums contained m the C~ty's purchase orders, and related documents here~n approved
and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval ofthe above numbered ttems set forth tn
the attached purchase orders, the City Council hereby authorizes the expenchture of funds therefor ~n
the amount and m accordance wtth tho approved purchase orders or pursuant to a written contract
made pursuant thereto as authorized herem
SECTION V That thts ordinance shall become effecUve tmmedmtely upon ~ts passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED th~s day of ,2000
EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
05303 PO STATE ORDINANCE-2000
AGREEMENT
FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
PERMIT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE
This Agreement is entered into this day of ,2000, by and between the City of
Denton, TX, (hereinafter "CLIENT") and CRW ASSOCIATES, a d b a of CRW Systems, Inc, (hereafter
"CRW") for the installation of a permit and code enforcement software, and other serwces, as specifically
prowded herein (hereafter referred to as "the Project")
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants as set forth m flus Agreement, CLIENT and CRW agree as follows
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES / SCHEDULE OF WORK
A.I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
The Project is more specifically defined as follows Installation of an automated permits management, project
tracking, and code enforcement software system
A.2. COMMENCEMENT DATE [ SCHEDULE OF WORK.
A 2 I The commencement date of flus contract shall be the date upon which CRW is m receipt of all of the
following (a) a fully executed original of flus Agreement, (b) written notice to proceed provided bY
CLIENT, and (c) the m~tml contract payment as prowded in this Agreement CRW shall not be obligated to
perform any work pursuant to the project, mcludmg labor or materials, prior to thc commencement date as
defined herein
A 2 2 A Schedule of Work, with itemized pricing of various items associated with thc Project is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and ~ncurporated hereto by this reference Subject to CLIENT'S duties and
responsibllmes provided ~n Section C, the time periods set forth in Exhibit A shall be adhered to The time
periods indicated are provided as a general understan&ng of the estimated time period in which various
Project items w~ll be completed it is not intended to ~mposc strict deadlines for completion of all or any part
of the work
A 2 3 The time schedule provided m Exhibit A, Schedule of Work, ~s based m large part on the assumptmn
that CLIENT will prowde all necessary reformation to CRW m a timely manner ~n accordance w~th Section C
of th~s Agreement
B. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CRW
B.1. SCOPE OF WORK:
B 1 1 After the commencement date, CRW shall perform thc following services
(1) Install Permit Tracking, Code Enforcement and Project Management software
(2) Provide data conversion of CLIENT'S existing data and incorporate data into CRW system
CLIENT CRW ~ 1
(3) Prowde hands-on, Administrator Tralmng, as specifically provided hereto
(4) Provide on-site, hands-on, User Training, as specifically prowded herein
(5) Provide full-day on-site support on implementation date, as specifically prowded hereto
(6) Provide &al-m telephone support dunng Annual Maintenance period CLIENT to provide
local workstation vath PCAnywhere (or equivalent) connection
B 1.1l. CRW shall install software and provide all services m a workmanlike manner m accordance vath the
Schedule of Work, subject to the terms and conditions as stated m the Agreement Any additional serwces
must be evidenced by a written modlficataon of thls Agreement, or change request pursuant to Section C of
the Agreement Serwces to be prowded do not include hardware
B 2 IMPLEMENTATION:
CRW shall perform lmplementaUon services mcludmg setup of fee formulas, valuation schedules, and
reports/forms The number of fee items shall not exceed 18. the number of valuations shall not exceed 30,
and the number of reports/forms shall not exceed 10
B.3 DATA CONVERSION:
CRW shall provide database conversion services necessary to convert the CLIENT's existing permit database
to CRW system format To accomplish this conversion, the CLIENT will provide a copy of the existing
database m ASCII, dbase, Excel, or Access format
B.4 ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING.
CRW Associates shall provide 2 days of training for designated System Admlmstrat°rs Thc tralmng wdl be
conducted at CLIENT or CRW offices for up to three (3) staff members per training day Because of the
extensive material to be covered for System Administrators, CRW Associates recommends that System
Administrator training be conducted at our office Should the CLIENT elect to have this training at CLIENT
offices, an additional 2 days of travel time and expenses will be billed to CLIENT
B.5. USER TRAINING:
CRW Associates vail provide training for Permit Trak, Code Trak. and Project Trak software Training will
be conducted,at CLIENT offices for up to 20 staff members We anticipate at least 3 days of training per
group often staff members It is assumed by CRW that the staffto be trained for the software will have a
basic knowledge m the use of personal computers and MS-Windows It is the CLIENT's responsibility to
provide adequate training facihtms and equipment for this traimng
B.5.1 A fee of $350 per day vail be assessed for each staff member to be trained in excess of 20, when such
training occurs concurrently w~th B 5
B.5.2 Subsequent days of training for up to six (6) staff members, ffrequested by the CLIENT, will be
billed at the rate ors 1,750 per day, plus travel expenses
B.6. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT:
CLIENT CRW (-4g4~ 2
Sol, ware maintenance and support will be provtded as outhned tn Exhxblt B
B.7. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES DUE TO UNFORESEEN DELAYS.
CRW shall NOT be responsible for any damages resulting from delays outside of its reasonable control,
including, but not hmlted to, (a) failure of CLIENT to furnish t~mely reformation, Co) failure of CLIENT to
approve or disapprove of CRW's work, and/or (c) strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of GOD
C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLIENT:
C.1. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT
C 1 1 CLIENT will prowde all information necessary for CRW to estabhsh the permit software control
files, including but not limited to
1 Current valuation and fee structures
2 Current Permit Type designations and categories
3 Examples of all current reports used by thc CLIENT relating to permit management
4 Any exceptions to the typical permit process, or any special permit processing requirements
C 1 2 The CLIENT will provide CRW w~th access to CLIENT workstations and disk space for ~nstallation
of the software
C I 3 The CLIENT will ensure and proxade that staff who will be trained in the use of CRW software will
have sufficient basle knowledge of permit processing and MS-Windows functions
C 2. CLIENT COOPERATION:
C 2 I CLIENT understands that timely completion of the Project is dependent in significant part upon the
timely cooperation of CLIENT m proxadmg information to CRW necessary to complete the project,
including, but not limited to (a) Data obtained from CLIENT'S present system to be incorporated into the
new CRW system, and Co) information relative to desired permit forms to be incorporated into the CRW
system
D, COMPENSATION
D.I CRW COMPENSATION AND FEES:
CLIENT agrees to compensate CRW for professlonal services rendered under this Agreement for the total
contract price of $214,0~0 [Two hundred and fourteen thousand, and fifty dollars], which amount shall
include all labor, materials, taxes, insurance and all other costs associated with thc ProJect, except any
CLIENT CRW ~ 3
specific optional items identified in Exhibit C "Summary of Project Fee" Contract price shall not include the
pnee of any hardva~re assocmted w~th the Project, which shall remam the responslblhty of CLIENT In
adtht~on, this fee shall not include any changes to the work as may be requested by CLIENT and incorporated
into the project pursuant to a written request by CLIENT as provided in section E of this Agreement
D 2 TERMS OF COMPENSATION
CRW will submit invoices fur work performed according to the payment schedule shown ~n Exhibit C
"Summary of Project Fee" CLIENT shall pay all invoices w~thln thrty (30) days of the invoice date Failure
of CLIENT to pay invotces w~thm forty-five (45) days of thc original invoice date will subject CLIENT to a
late payment fee computed at a penochc rate of I 0% per month of the amount past due, representing an
annual percentage rate of 12%, which late fee shall be applied to any unpmd balance
In the event CLIENT fails to pay any invoice within forty.five (45) days of the invoice date, CRW shall have
the right, w~thm its sole and exclusive discretion, to either suspend all further work on the project until any
outstanding invoices have been paid, or terminate this Agreement upon written notice Failure to exercise any
right provided by th~s section shall not be deemed as a waiver of the late payment fee provided above, or a
waiver of any right to suspend or terminate the Agreement m the future duc to failure of CLIENT to timely
pay CRW invoices
E. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE WORK
E 1 REQUIREMENT OF WRITTEN CHANGE ORI)ERS.
CLIENT may request CRW to perform additional services not covered by the specific Scope of Work as set
forth in Exhibit A of this Agreement Any such requests shall be submitted in writing, and shall be signed by
the Client Representative, as identified In F 1 1 of this Agreement, and an authorized representative of CRW
Such signed requests shall include (a) a description of the additional services to be performed, and (b) the
agreed upon price for such services Any such requests signed by the Client Representative, or other
authorized agent of CLIENT, shall be deemed authorized by CLIENT and shall be bmd CLIENT to ~ts terms
E 2 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK
Any such additional work performed by CRW shall be added to thc contract price and billed in accordance
with the "Summary of Project Fee" as outlined m Exhibit C of this Agreement CRW will not commence any
additional services for the CLIENT until written authorization has been given by CLIENT and approved by
CRW, as provided above
F. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
F.1INDEMNIFICATION:
F I 1 CRW shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CLIENT fi.om and against any claims, based upon
lnfnngement of any United States copyright trademark or patent by the Software CLIENT agrees to notify
CRW of any such claim promptly in writing CLIENT agrees to cooperate fully with CRW dunng such
proceedings CRW shall defend at its sole expense all proceedings arising out of the foregoing In the event
of such mfnngement, CRW may replace, in whole or in part, Software with a substantially compatible and
functionally equivalent computer program or modify Software to avoid the infringement
CLIENT CRW ~ 4
F 1 2. CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CRW, including its employees, subcontractors,
consultants, and agents, from and against habfllty, damages, costs, losses, claims and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of CLIENT, including any of
its officers, employees, or agents, to the extant pennlssible under Texas State law
F.2. INSURANCE:
CRW, shall at CRW's own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force dunng the term of this Contract
such insurance as set forth below All insurance policies prowded under this Contract shall be wntten on an
"occurrence" basis The insurance requirements shall remain in effuct throughout the i~ m of this Contract
F 2 1. Worker's Compensation as reqmred by law, Employers Liability Insurance of not less than
$100,000 00 00 for each accident, $100,000 00 dlsense-each employee, $$00,000 00 dlsease-pohcy limit
F 2 2 Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 00 Limit
F 2 3 All policies are to be written through compames duly approved to transact that class of insurance m
the State of Texas
F 2 4 Insurance is to be placed vath carriers with a Best rating of A VII or better
F 2 5 CRW hereby waives subrogation rights for loss or damage to the extent same are covered by
~nsurance Insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogatton against CLIENT, it being the mtent~on that
the insurance policies shall protect all parties to the Contract and be primary coverage for all losses covered
by the pohcles
F 2 5 Companies ~ssmng the insurance pohcies and CRW shall have no recourse against CLIENT for
payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductible, as all such premiums and deductibles are the
sole responsibility and risk of CRW
F 2 7 Approval, disapproval or failure to act by CLIENT regarding any insurance supplied by CRW (or any
subcontractors) shall not relieve CRW of full responsibility or habflity for damages and accidents as set forth
m the Contract documents Neither shall the insolvency or dental of habfllty by the ~nsurance company
exonerate CRW from hablhty
F.3. PROOF OF INSURANCE
Upon request by CLIENT, CRW shall deliver to CLIENT a Cemficate of Insurance for Items C 2 and C 3
above as proof that said insurance vail remmn in full force throughout the term of this Agreement
Upon request by CLIENT, CLIENT, Its officers and agents, shall be endorsed as an additional insured under
CRW's General Liability Insurance CRW vall not modify or cancel ~ts General Liability Insurance without
written notification and approval from the CLIENT
G. TERMINATION
G 1 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
G 1 l This Agreement may be terminated by CLIENT at any t~me, vath or vathout cause, upon written
not~ce to CRW Notwithstanding the date of such notice, termination shall be effecuve upon receipt by CRW
CLIENT CRW ~ 5
of such nonce oftermmatlan In the event of termination by CLIENT, CLIENT shall pay CRW for all
services and materials prowded to CLIENT pursuant to this Agreement up to and mcluthng the date of receipt
by CRW of not~ce of termination
G I 2 In the event CLIENT terminates this contract, the CLIENT agrees to immediately return all source
code or other materials provided to CLIENT by CRW, and to destroy, erase, and purge all software prowded
by CRW from any and all CLIENT computers
G 1 3 Within 30 days of termination CLIENT agrees to provide CRW with written confirmation that all
CRW software has been destroyed Within lta sole dmcretion, and upon reasonable not~ce to CLIENT, CRW
shall have the right to verify that CRW software has m fact been removed or destroyed by personal inspection
of CLIENT computers
G 1 4 Any use by CLIENT of any CRW software aider termination of this agreement by CLIENT without
the express written authonzatlon of CRW shall be a breach of this agreement and subject CLIENT to
substantial damages
H. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
H 1 OWNERSHIP OF I)OCUMENTS
H 1 1 All plans, specifications, reports, and other design documents prepared by CRW pursuant to this
Agreement shall become property of CLIENT only after completion of the Project
H 1 2 All source code for computer programs or modifications to programs, which are produced pursuant to
this Agreement shall be deemed, and remain, the intellectual property of CRW and are protected under the
copyright, patent, or other laws, of the United States as well as other j urlsdlctions where such programs are
being used
H 1 3 CLIENT agrees to respect CRW's purported ownership of any such proprietary rights which may
exist, including patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark and other proprtetary rights, in and to Software and
any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates or other modifications, including custom modifications, to
Software, whether made by CRW or any third party Under no circumstances shall CLIENT sell, license,
publish, display, dlstrthute or otherwise transfer to a third party Software or any copy thereof, in whole or ~n
part, without CRW's prlor w~tten consent
H 2 SOURCE CODE ESCROW
H 2 1 CRW shall deposit tnto a software escrow account, as descrthed below, a copy of the latest source
code for the software being installed by CRW pursuant to this Agreement
H 2 2 The escrow account will be at uny bank or legal office chosen by CRW CRW will deliver the source
code on floppy diskette to the bank or legal office for escrow, and CRW will provide updated source code to
the bank or legal office semi-annually (or as long as the CLIENT maintains technical support)
H 2 3 CRW will pay the entire cost of this source code escrow account
H 2 4 In the event that CRW ceases to do business or ceases to offer or provide support for the software it
has provided to CLIENT pursuant to this Agreement, CLIENT will have the right to access and use the source
code
CLIENT CRW ~ 6
H 2 4 Iftha contract ts terminated for any reason, or for no reason, by any party prior to project completion,
then all source code shall be rel~nod unopened and unused to CRW by the escrow agent/officer upon written
rcqnest by CRW to such escrow agent/officer w~th a copy of any notice of termmatien Such written reqnest
w~th not,ce of termination dehverod to the escrow agent/officer shall be sufficient to relieve smd escrow
agent/officer from any claims, causes of action, or habflity of any kind and to any party for release and return
of the source code to CRW
I. COMMUNICATION THROUGH CLIENT / CRW DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVES:
All communication relating to project status shall be exchanged between a designated representative of the
CLIENT and a designated representative of CRW as identified below
I l. DESIGNATED CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES:
I 1 1 The designated representative of CLIENT and CRW Associates is as follows
CLIENT CRW
Mr Greg Mitchell Christopher R Wuerz, P E
Building Official President, CRW Systems, Inc, d b a CRW
City of Denton Associates
221 N Elm St 16980 Via Tazon, Suite 320
Denton, TX 76201 San Diego, CA 92127
Phone (940) 349-8361 Phone (858)451-3030
Facsimile (940) 349-7208 Facsimile (858) 451-3870
emafl GTeg Mltchell~cltyofdenton eom email chns@erwassoc corn
I I 2 If the designated representative or address of either party changes dunng the term of this Agreement,
a written notice shall be given to the other party prior to the effective date of change
1 2 DESIGNATED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR:
1 2 I The CLIENT Representative shall identify and designate a System Administrator All
communlcataon related to day-to-day operations of the system, including system maintenance, systems
problems and/or troubleshooting, shall be made to CRW only through either thc designated representative of
CLIENT as identified in I I 1 above, or the System Admmistrator as identified below
12 2 The System Administrator shall participate in all training sessions conducted by CRW as required by
this Agreement, and shall become fully knowledgeable and competent to use all aspects of the system
software (It is highly recommended that the designated System Adm~mstrator be someone vath experience
and competence vath personal computers )
1 2 2 The System Admlmstrator for CLIENT is designated as follows
Mr Alex Pettlt
Manager of Infonnatton Systems
City of Denton
221 N Elm St
CLIENT CRW ~ 7
Denton, TX 76201
Phone (940) 349-8595
Emafl Alex Petttt~cityofdenton eom
1 3 One Chent Representative and One System Adm~mstrator
There shall bo only one CLIENT representative and one System Administrator at any one time However,
CLIENT may at any t~me designate a new representative or system administrator upon written notice to
CRW
J. MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL PROVISIONS
J.1. LICENSES
CRW shall maintain all business hcenses as may be required by law
J.2 STATUS O1~ CRW AS CONSULTANT
Throughout the term of this Agreement, CRW, its employees, subcontractors, consultants, and agents shall be
considered as an independent contractor(s) Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to Imply an
employee-employer relatlonshxp between CLIENT and CRW
J 3 MEDIATION OF DISPUTES:
Both CRW and CLIENT agree to participate m good faith in non-b~nd~ng mcdmt~on of any dispute or clmm,
which remains unresolved after informal discussions Both CRW and CLIENT shall negotiate m good froth
to select a qualified mediator
J 4 ATTORNEY*S FEES:
In the event that any legal proceeding ~s ~nstltuted by either CRW or CLIENT to enforce thc terms of this
Agreement or,to determine the rights of CRW or CLIENT, the prevailing party m said legal proceeding shall
be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorney's fees
J.5 APPLICABLE LAW:
Th~s Agreement, its interpretation end all work performed thereunder shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Texas. Venue for the enforcement of th~s agreement shall he exclusively in the D~stnct Courts of
Denton County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the Eastern D~stnct of Texas, Sherman
Division
J 6 BINDING ON SUCCESSORS:
All the terms, prowslons and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the part,es hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives
J.7. DUE AUTHORITY:
CLIENT represents and w~ts that the person executing thru Agreement on behalf of CLIENT is an agent
of CLIENT and has full and complete authority to execute this Agreement and enter Into the terms and
CLIENT__ CRW~ 8
covenants provided herein, and has been designated by CLIENT to execute this Agreement on behalf of
CLIENT
J.8. WARRANTY OF TITLE
CRW warrants that it has good title and all proprietary rights to the Software to enable it to hcense tts use to
CLIENT free of any proprietary rights of any other party or any other encumbrance
J.9. APPLICATION SOFTWARE WARRANTY
CRW warrants that ~ts Software will perform m the manner described tn the Contract documents and any
other written user documentation for the varslon mstalled Thts Warranty shall commence upon date of
acceptance by CLIENT as defined by Exh~btt E attached hereto
J.10 SPECIAL YEAR 2000 WARRANTY
CRW warrants that each sot~are and fn-mware product dahvered under the contract shall be able to
accurately process date data (including, but not hmtted to, calculating, companng, and sequencmg) from, ~nto,
and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculattons, when used m
accordance w~th the product documentation provided by CRW, provided that all other interfaces (e g,
hardware, soi~cware, firmware) used m combination wtth such product properly exchange date data wtth tt
Thts warranty shall apply to CRW's products as a system The duratton of thts warranty and the remedtes
available to the CLIENT for breach of th~s warranty shall be as defined ~n, and subject to, the terms and
hmttattons of CRW's standard commereml warranty or warrant~es contained tn the contract(s), prowded that,
notwtthatandmg any prows~on to the contrary m such commerctal warranty or warranttes, thc remedtes
available to the CLIENT under thts warranty shall tnclude repair or replacement of any CRW -supphed
product whose non-comphance ~s d~scovered and made known to CRW tn wrmng Nothing ~n thts warranty
shall be construed to hmlt any rights or remedies the CLIENT may other~v~s¢ have under the contract w~th
respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance
J.8 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Th~s Agreement contains thc enttre understandtng and agreement between CRW and CLIENT Any prior
agreements, promises, proposals, negoUaUons or representations--oral or written--not expressly set forth
herein shall be of no force or effect Th~s Agreement may be modtfied or amended only by written agreement
stgned by both CRW and the CLIENT
CLIENT CRW ~ 9
CLIENT CRW ASSOCIATES
Dated Dated
By By ~
Christopher R W~erz, Pres~d~t
President, CRW Systems, Inc d b a
CRW Assoemtes
ATTEST
Agency Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
(CLIENT attorney)
CLIENT CRW ~'~ 10
EXHIBIT "A"
SCHEDULE OF WORK
Task Item. Projected Target
Date
1 Initial software delivery. Upon CLIENT approval of contract and signature of all (Date)
documents by CRW and CLIENT, CRW delivers standard version of proposed
Licensed Software Product on CD computer media CRW begins to modify software
product to meet contract commitments and customize screen displays and reports to
meet CLIENT requLrements
2 Project klck-offmeetlag CRW rewews project timetable and training schedule with Wk of
CLIENT Computer Serwces and Community Development Dept personnel CRW
adjusts schedule as requtred CRW installs standard soft, rare with demonstration
database for lmt~ai testing by CLIENT CLIENT prowdes copy of existing data to CRW
for preliminary conversion
3 Complete Software Delivery. CRW delivers and installs modified Licensed Wk of
Software Product CRW installs converted data for CLIENT review and testing CRW
demonstrates that software conforms to proposal specifications and additional
commitments CLIENT begins testing completed soP:ware using converted data
3A SQL Server Database Configuration. CLIENT configures SQL-Server database,
and installs data table structures CRW assists CLIENT with database configuration
4 Initial Training. CRW trains System Admlmstrators and Users CLIENT tests Wk of
system and verifies that it performs as specified and is ready for use CRW corrects
defects as necessary
5 Data Delivery. Upon successful test results, CLIENT delivers complete existing Wk of
histormal data to CRW for final conversion
6 Pre-production Training CRW trains Front Counter staff CLIENT begins to use Wk of
system for customer serwce CRW assists CLIENT staffwith initial operation
7 Supplementary Training. CRW additional department staff, and prowdes Wk of
supplementary mumng as needed Review and usage of system by staff Implement
changes as needed
8 Final Training CRW trains Inspectors and additional as needed Wk of
9 Final system acceptance by CLW,,NT. CLIENT completes Acceptance Testing, and (Date)
certifies Permit System delivered as specified and proposed CRW corrects defects as
warranted
Target dates on this schedule are intended to reflect projected completmn dates for the respective nulestone, not
contractual date deadlines
CLIENT CRW. ~ 11
SOFTW.~I~v. MAINTENANCE. UPDATE AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION
CRW Assoctates will provide
1 Tel~phola~ Sunoort (first mnetv days after lnstallatlon~
We encourage the CLIENT to contact us by phone to resolve high-pnonty issues or urgent problems
We maintain a log of all technical support questions lmt~ated by the client, and we record these calls
in 15-minute intervals Dunng the first ninety (90) days after final acceptance (as outlined m Exhibit
F), of the software, there is no charge for ttus sconce
2 Technical Sunoort Account (cantm!lOUS startln~ nmeW days after lnstallation}
We reqmre the CLIENT to inmate this TSA vath a payment nfs 500 We maintain a log of all
techmcal support questmns mmated by the client, and we record these calls in 15-minute intervals
The charge for these calls will be deducted from this account at the rate of $15 per 15-minute
increment for technical support when support request is lmtiatcd by the Client Charges will not be
deducted from flus account if techmcal support call results in a diagnosed program error
2 Response to written oroblem reoorts
For lower pnonty Issues and quest~uns, we provide a faxqn, c-mad or mad-m problem report We
encourage the CLIENT to submit these reports at any time Our policy ~s to acknowledge receipt of
all reports within 2 days vath a telephone call to thc client, and to provide a resolution to the problem
within 10 days
3 Monthly telephone follow-un call from CRW
We will contact the CLIENT by phone at least once per month to check up on system performance,
unanswered questions, etc This monthly contact will be at no addmunal charge to the CLIENT
4 All software un,fades, modifications
We will provide the CLIENT with all software upgrades and modifications These new versions will
be transferred to the client via diskette 0f requested, limited to one update per month) or via modem
through the Internet (unhm~ted number of updates) It is anticipated that at least one software upgrade
per month will be provided
CLIENT CRW ~ 12
SUMMARY OF PROJECT FEE
Item 1 Software $ 37,000
Item la Bus~ncss License Software $ 7,500
Item lb Installation and Training $ 58,500
Item lc Technical Support No Charge for first sm months
Item 2 Annual Maintenance $ 13,350/yr (Covers first yr after 6 months)
Item 3 Telephone Tech Support Billable after first 90 days Rate = see notes
Item 4 Database Development $ 7,500
Item 5 UNIX Database Interface $ 7,500
Item 6 Database Conversion $ 7,500
Item 7 Field Inspection Software X 12 $ 12,000
Item 7a Annual Maintenance for Item 7 $ 3,600
Item 8 IVR Interface $ 7,500
Item 9 Interact Interface $ 7,500
Item 10 Time Clock Module $ 7,500
Item 10GIS Interface $ 7,500
Item 11 Address/Parcel Update Interface $ 5,000
Item 12 Implementatton $ 24,600
Total Contract Price: $ 214,050
Item 13 Estmlated Travel Costs $ 9,000
· Travel expenses are not included m the contract price All travel related costs (travel time, airfare, lodging,
car rental and meals) wdl be billed as they are incurred CRW provides the esomated travel cost below as a
'per dram' nmxunum for travel occurnng during the lb'st six (6) months after contract execution
· Travel time = 8 hours per person per hip ~ $ 65 / hour
· Atrfare = $ 750 round hip per person (based on mmunum two-week advance booking)
· Lodging = $100 per mght per person
· Ca/rental = $ 75 per day
· Meals = $ 45 per day per person
P TS HED E
Percentage Amount Dee Upon Date Due
20% $ 42,810 Upon contract exccutmn TBD
20% $ 42,810 45 days after contract execution TBD
20% $ 42,810 90 days after contract execution TBD
20°/$ $ 42,810 Upon system acceptance* TBD
20% $ 42,810 30 days after system acceptance TBD
Total: $ 214,050
*System acceptance ts defined m Exhibit "E" Upon completion of the System Acceptance tests, or upon commencement
of productive use of the software for creating and msumg permit records, and collecting fees from the general pubhc,
System Acceptance will be deemed completed and satisfactory
CLIENT CRW_ff~ 13
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement for the use of "Community Development Software" (Software) developed and
marketed by CRW Associates is granted to CLIENT by CRW Associates (Developer) as of this date
SUMMARY OF LICENSE TERMS
I Software is marketed by Developer under the titles of"Permlt Trak", "Code Trak" and "Project Trak"
2 Software prowded to the Client under this License allows the CLIENT the use, not own, the software
3 Software is provided to the Client as a mult~-user, concurrent access license The designated number of
concurrent users for this license is 30 Client is permitted to install Software on any and all workstations
owned or controlled by the Chent Software vnll allow a designated number of concurrent users to access the
databases maintained by Software Users attempting to access the system databases with Software after the
designated number of concurrent users is logged on will be prohibited from logging on
4 This software may not be sub-hcensed, re-sold, transferred or otherwise distributed by the Client to any
other person, company or orgamzatlon without the written authorization of the Developer
$ This Software, lneluchng any and all modifications, upgrades and bug fixes, is protected by the copyright
laws of the Umted States and International anpynght treaties Unauthorized copying of the Software,
including software that has been modified, merged or included with the Software, or thc assocmtcd written
materials (the'"Documentat~on") is expressly forbidden You may not remove, obscure, or alter any notice of
patent, copyright, trademarks, trade secret or other proprietary rights In the Software The Title, ownership
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to this Software shall remain in the Developer
6 The Developer has made reasonable cheeks of the Software to confirm that it will perform in normal use on
compatible equipment substantially as descnbed m the specifications for the Software However, due to the
inherent nature of computer software, neither the Developer nor any individuals involved in the development
or installation of the Sothvare warrant that the Software or the Documentation is completely error free, will
operate without interruption, is compatible with all equipment and software configurations, or will otherwise
meet your needs
7 Neither thc Developer nor any of the panple or companies involved m providing this hcense to the Chent
may be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by failures or faults of the software or
its functions
8 The Developers sole responsiblhtles with respect to error corrections will be to correct any defects or errors
in the Software or its functions, which are brought to the attention of the Developer by the Chent
9 This License Agreement will remain in effect until Client returns Software to Developer, or until Software
is destroyed by client
Agreed by Client Date
CLIENT CRW ~ 14
SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE and PROJECT SIGN-OFF
1 CLIENT shall commence System Acceptance tests upon written notification from CRW that system
software and database conversion has been installed and is ready for System Acceptance testing Testing
shall be conducted at CLIENT site, using CLIENT computer hardware CLIENT staff will conduct all
System Acceptance Testing
2 CLIENT shall be allowed a penod of thll~ (30) day8 for System Acceptance Testing, begmnmg from the
date of notification as provided in 1 above, and continuing, and completed, as provided in paragraphs 3
and 4 below CLIENT shall immediately advise CRW, m writing, of any error, or perceived error,
d~scovered at any time dunng the testing penod
3 Upon dehvery of written notification from CLIENT to CRW that a system software or database
conversion error, or other problem, has occurred, CRW shall have ten (10) business days to address and
correct such error so as to render the system operable CRW shall provide whiten notice to CLIENT that
the error has been corrected Dunng the t~me period between notification of any error until to such time
that CRW advises CLIENT of correction of such error the thirty (30) day System Acceptance test period
shall be suspended The thirty (30) day System Acceptance test period shall resume notice by CRW that
the previously noticed errors have been corrected
4 CRW shall provide wntten notice to CLIENT when the 30 day System Acceptance test period has
expired Thereafter, CLIENT shall have five (5) business days to provide CRW with written notice of
any remaining errors or problems ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT
THE LATEST OF THE FOLLOWING DATES (a) THE DATE WRiTtEN NOTICE IS PROVIDED BY
CRW TO CLIENT THAT THE FINAL PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED BY CLIENT PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION HAVE BEEN CORRECTED, OR (b) THE DATE OF NOTICE BY CRW TO CLIENT
INDICATING THAT THE ACCEPTANCE TESTING PERIOD HAS EXPIRED
5 CLIENT may begin using the software for productive use following completion of the System
Acceptance tests "Productive Use" shall include the issuance of bmldmg permits, mspectmns and fee
collection from the general public CLIENT may not begin to use the software for productive use prior to
completion of the System Acceptance tests If CLIENT begins using software for productive use prior to
completion of the System Acceptance test, then the system acceptance test will be deemed completed and
satisfactory
CLIENT CRW~.//V 15
Aoenda No.
Agenda Item
Date
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT Electric Utilities Fiber Optics
ACM Howard Martin, 349-8232 ~
SUBJECT.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS AND DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A WIDE AREA NETWORK, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKG_R__OUND
Denton Municipal Electric has excess fiber capacity available whmh Denton County w~shes to
lease m order to ~mplement a Wide Area Lan mterconnect~on of County Famht~es
OPTIONS
1 The authorization of the lease agreement between the C~ty of Denton, Texas and Denton
County, Texas
2 The denial of the lease between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton County, Texas
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends authorization as presented m the Interlocal Agreement
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Construction can beg~n w~thln ten days of project approval Project completion w~th~n twenty-
one working days
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards~ Commission)
Pubhc Utlht~es Board rewewed the lease agreement on June 5th, 2000
FISCAL ,INFORMATION'
The five-year lease will generate $234, 810 in revenue (See ExhtbttA)
The estimated construction cost is $85,000
BID INFORMATION
Not Applicable
MAP
(See Exhibit B)
Respectfully submitted
Sharon Mays
Director of Electric Utilities
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EViPLEMENTATION OF A WIDE AREA
NETWORK, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 That the Mayor, or m her absence the Mayor Pro Tern, m hereby
authonzed to execute, on behalf of the City, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton County, Texas for the construction and
implementation of a wide area network involving the City's fiber optic network,
substantially m accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein
SECTION 2 That the expenditure of funds as set forth in the Inteflocal
Cooperation Agreement ~s hereby authorized
SECTION 3 That tNs ordinance shall become effective immediately upon ~ts
passage and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus the .day of ., 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
By ?~ ~ ~
S \Our Documents\Ordmanees~O0~Interlocal Agrmt - F~ber Denton County doc
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ~s made and entered tnto by and between the CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS, a Texas Municipal Corporation (hereinafter "CITY") and DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS (heremaftel "COUNTY") each organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Texas, acting by and tlu:ough and under the authority of thetr
respective governing bodies and officials, and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY are local governmental entit~es organtzed
under the laws of the State of Texas, and both of whom have the authority to perform the
servmes set forth in ttus Agreement m&vldually, and who mutually desire to enter into an
~nterlocal cooperation agreement, as provided for m Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code (Vernon 1994) m order to maximize the benefits to the c~t~zens of the
CITY and the COUNTY to be derived from each taxpayer dollar expended, and
WHEREAS, the CITY has heretofore constructed a fiber optic system operated by
Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") m order to provide a dependable, secure, and cost-
effective commuracations path for the monitoring and protection of its electric utility
system, which fiber optic system is m place and operational, and covers nearly all of the
City of Denton, and
WHEREAS, there exists a limited amount of excess capacity on the C~ty's fiber
optic system, and the COUNTY has not heretofore constructed any fiber optm system of
its own in order to ~nterconnect some or all of the COUNTY's faclht~es, largely due to the
cost 0f constructing such a system The COUNTY, in order to Improve the County's data
and information services, desires to lease excess fiber optic capacity from the CITY's
system for use in ~ts computer network, for the purpose of interconnecting the
COUNTY's faclht~es on a fiber optic system which the County believes will prowde for
the improved efficient exchange of data, and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY desire to pool their resources, to avoid
unnecessary or duphcltous expense, and to take mutual advantage of maxlmlzmg
economies of scale, resulting in cost savings to their respective taxpayers, and
WHEREAS, the CITY is willing to lease excess fiber optic system capacity to and
construct a Wide Area Network ("WAN") for use by the COUNTY, utlhmng that fiber
optic cable provided by and installed by the CITY as provided m this Interlocal
Cool~eratmn Agreement The CITY and COUNTY by this Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement (the "Agreement") express then mutual understanding that the relauonsh~p to
be created by implementation of this Agleement ts that of two local govermmental ent~t~es
sharing a telecommunications network, and
WHEREAS, thele ts a valid goveinmental purpose served by this Agreement by
the CITY and COUNTY to piovlde high technology communications capability for the
COUNTY in order that COUNTY may interconnect its facilities to provide enhanced
services to the residents of the COUNTY, as well as to the COUNTY's governmental
support and admlmstratlve functions, and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY aglee that all payments made in connection
with governmental functions provided fol by this Agreement shall be made from current
revenues available to the paying party in accordance with the provisions vath the
provisions of Section 791 0II(d)(3) ot the Texas Government Code and that the
payments received are adequate and fanly compensate the performing party for the
services or tunctlons performed, in accoidance with the provisions of Section 791 01 l(e)
of the Texas Government Code and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, now contmned in Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code (Velnon 1994), authorizes the CITY and the COUNTY to enter
into th~s Agreement for the purpose of achieving the governmental functions and
providing the services represented by this collective, cooperative undertalang
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and COUNTY, for and in consideration of the
premises and the mutual covenants set forth in this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement,
and pursuant to the authority granted by the governing bodies of each of the parties
hereto, in accordance with Section 791 01 l(d)(1) of the Texas Government Code, do
hereby AGREE as follows
ARTICLE I
INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLES
The preamble to this Agreement is lncorpoiated into this Agreement and the recitations
contamed therein are found and determined to be tree and correct
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A COUNTY intends to implement its WAN utihz~ng leased fiber optic cable owned
by and provided by the CITY The COUNTY will own and provide all of the
electromc equipment needed to implement its WAN at its sole cost and expense
B Option I
The WAN, as reierred to in this Agreement, consists of a Collapsed Backbone
network, which incorporates seven (7) specific COUNTY sites centered on the
Denton Courts Braiding, 1450 E McKnmey Dedicated fiber pairs are to emanate
from the Denton Courts Building 1450 E McKinney (the "Hub Facility") to
1) Denton Goverrmaent Center, 306 N Loop 288
2) Comaty Annex Building, 301 E McKlnney St
3) Courthouse-on- The- Square 110 W Hickory St
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4) The Joseph A Carroll Building 401 W Hickory St
Pairs of fibers ale to be made available for extending the network as follows
1) From the Denton Goveinment Center, 306 N Loop 288 to the Department of
Public Safety 820 N Loop 288
2) From the County Annex Building, 301 E McKinney Street to the Denton Tax
Office, 300 E McKmney
C OpUon II
The WAN, as referred to m this Agieement consists of a Distributed Backbone
network centered on the County Courts Buil&ng, 1450 E McK~nney Street
Dedicated fiber pairs are to interconnect the COUNTY facilities as follows
1) From the County Courts Building, 1450 E McKtnney to the Denton
Government Centei, 306 N Loop 288
2) From the Denton Govetnment Center 306 N Loop 288 to the Department of
Public Safety, 820 N Loop 288
3) From the County Courts Build~ng 1450 E McKmney to the County Annex
Bmldmg, 301 E McKlrmey
4) From the County Annex Building, 301 E McKmney to the Denton Tax
Office, 300 E McK~nney
5) From the County Ampex Building, 300 E McKinney to the Courthouse-On-
The-Square, 110 W Hickory
6) From the Courthouse-On-The-Squaie, 110 W Hickory to the Joseph A
Carroll Building, 401 W Hickory
D The network shall consist of one (1) fiber pair of single-mode fiber optic cable
termmaung at points of demarcation at each COUNTY site
E The CITY shall furnish at the CITY's own cost and expense, except as otherwise
provided herein, all labor, services, and material for the creation, construction,
and completion of the network and all additional lines emanating therefrom as
provided within this Agleement
F The CITY shall f~u:nish at CITY's own cost and expense, except as othervase
provided herein all labor, services and material relating to the termination of the
fiber optic cabling w~th "ST" style connectors ~nto patch panels at each of the
COUNTY sites The exact point of demarcation or placement of the patch panel
at each of the COUNTY sites shall be mutually determined by the CITY and
COUNTY at a later time~ which deteImination shall be ewdenced by a letter
signed by authoi ized representative of the CITY and COUNTY
G COUNTY shall fi. irnish at COUNTY's own cost and expense, unless otherwise
provided herein, all laboi, services, and material necessary for the ~nstallation and
connection of COUNTY's electiomcs equipment (not to include "ST" connectors)
to the patch panel at the point ot demaicatton at each of the COUNTY s~tes
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H COUNTY shall promptly piowde the CITY w~th any additional instructions, by
means of dlawlngs m by othel wutten document as the CITY may require in
order to be able to pioceed w~th the work as provided for in this Agreement All
such drawings and w~men documents shall be consistent with, and reasonably
inferable from this Agleement
I Denton Municipal ElectllC F~be~ Division will provide maintenance and repmr
servme between the hours of 8 00 a m and 5 00 p m Monday through Friday
Response time is nolmally 30-m~nutes COUNTY declared emergencies will be
answered as requued Maintenance and repair service applies to leased fibers
only
ARTICLE III
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective as of the day of ., 2000 and
shall continue in force and effect fm a primary term of five (5) years In the event that
Section 791 001 (f), or any othel provision of Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code
requires an annual or other period of renewal of this Agreement, then the parties shall be
deemed to have elected to renew thls Agreement annually on the anmversary of the
effective date of this Agreement unless the parties each elect to terminate this Agreement,
as permitted under the provisions of Article IV hereunder
ARTICLE IV
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A The parties agree that neither party may terminate th~s Agreement within the first
two (2) years from its effective date
B After two (2) years after the effective date of tl~s Agreement, COUNTY may, at
its optmn, terminate this Agreement after providing the CITY ninety (90) days
advance written notice and paying the termination fee set forth in this
subparagraph The teimmatlon fee for Option I shall be $ 78,769 65 in the tbard
year of the Agreement The termination fee for Option I shall be $ 64,143 00 m
the fourth year of the Agreement The termination fee for Option I shall be $ 0 m
the fifth year of this Agreement The Termination Fee for Option II shall be $
69,247 65 in the third yeal of the Agreement The termination fee for Option II
shall be $ 57,115 22 In the fomth year of the Agreement The termination fee for
Option II shall be $ 0 m the fifth year of the Agreement
C After two (2) years flom the effective date of this Agreement, CITY may, at its
option, terminate this Agleement after providing the COUNTY with one hundred
twenty (120) days advance w~ ltten notice
D Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement for cause by reason of the other
party's material broach m default ~n the performance of this Agreement The
party seeking to teimlnate this Agleement under this provision shall provide the
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defaulting party wlltten notice specifically identifying the breach or default
complained of, which notice shall piovlde the defaulting party a period of not less
than thirty (30) days tiom the date ot lecelpt of such notice in which to cure such
breach or default In the event such breach or default Is not fully cured within the
nme period specified then the palty seeking to terminate this Agreement shall
provide the defaulting pmty w~th turther written notice expressly specifying that
this Agreement will be terminated if the breach or default is not wholly cured
within ten (10) days atte~ the receipt of the further written notice by the alleged
defaulting party In the event that the detaulung party fails to cure the breach or
detault complained of, w~thm the time specified, then th~s Agreement shall be
terminated, and the party terminating this Agreement may seek appropriate legal
relief
E At the time of expiration or termination of this Agreement, the fiber optic WAN
between the CITY and COUNTY shall nrane&ately cease, and the CITY shall
thereafter remove all tiber optic coimectlons at the COUNTY sites in a careful,
prudent manner
ARTICLE V
CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID BY COUNTY TO THE CITY OF DENTON
A COUNTY shall pay to the CITY, beginning on the effective date of tins
Agreement a monthly payment of $ 3,913 50 for Collapsed Backbone, or
$3,534 00 for Distributed Backbone (contingent upon which of the two options
set forth in Article II herelnabove, are selected by the COUNTY) and shall
continue to pay such monthly payment anaount to the CITY on the same date of
each successive month thereafter, for the primary term of this Agreement, so long
as tlus Agreement is in force and effect This monthly payment is primarily based
upon the cost for the basic tibet optic cable pmr to each site, together with the
ad&tlonal pair from the COUNTY, all as depicted and set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference
B The CITY and COUNTY contemplate that the WAN network provided for in th~s
Agreement will be expanded in the foreseeable future as the number of COUNTY
facflltles increase Accordingly, the CITY and COUNTY desire to provide for
such eventuality and aglee that any new COUNTY facility may be added to the
WAN network for a tetra which does not exceed the initial two (2) year term of
this Agreement at a late ot$ 495 00 per month, per new facility The parties
further agree that any such new COUNTY facility shall obtain its electric power
and service from Denton Mumctpal Electric as long as the COUNTY facility is
located within the seivme area of Denton Mumclpal Electric Additmnally, in the
event that any such new COUNTY facility to be connected to the WAN is beyond
s~x thousand (6,000) feet from the COUNTY core facility ("core famhty") located
at 1450 East McKlnney Stleet then the monthly rate for such new COUNTY
facility shall be increased by an amount equaling $ 07 per linear foot per month
for each foot which the new COUNTY facility exceeds the &stance of s~x
thousand (6,000) feet tlom the core facility
ARTICLE VI
OPTION TO RENEW AGREEMENT
A The CITY hereby g~ants to COUNTY an option to renew tins Agreement for five
(5) addmonal successtve one (1) yeai renewal terms, following expiration of the
primary five (5) year term upon the same terms and condmons as this
Agreement, except as to the amount of consideration to be paid by COUNTY to
the CITY The amount of cons~dexaUon to be pard by COUNTY to the CITY for
each such successive one (1) yeai lenewal telm shall be determined by apply,ng
an appropriate tecogmzed Consumer Price Index respecting the
telecommumcatiorgutflay mdusny to the monthly payment consideration payable
to the CITY over tins Agreement's initial five (5) year term
B COUNTY, In order to exercise the option to renew the agreement contained m
tins Article, must not be m default of any material term of this Agreement, and
must, befoie the expiration of the primary five (5) year term of tins Agreement,
provide the CITY with not less than one hundred twenty (120) days advance
written notme of its tntent to exercise the first one (1) year option to renew, and
thereafter, before explratmn of the each successtve one (1) year renewal term of
tins Agreement, provide the CITY with not less than one hundred twenty (120)
days advance written notice of its xntent to exercise each one (1) year extension
following the primary telm of this Agreement, and the COUNTY shall enter mto
an appropriate written agreement w~th the CITY effectlng renewal of this
Agreement
ARTICLE VII
COMPLETION OF CONNECTION TO WAN/SUPERVISION
The CITY may utthze such persons as may be necessary to act as inspectors or agents for
the purpose of supelvlsmg, in the interest of the CITY, the materials furnished and the
work done by COUNTY as consU-uctmn of the project proceeds
ARTICLE VIII
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONNECTIONS/WAN BY COUNTY
The CITY agrees to submit to COUNTY sufficient test data respectxng all aspects of the
cormectmn (WAN and additional hnes) tn order to estabhsh satisfactory performance
prior to utlhzation of the connections and acceptance by COUNTY Once any such
requested testing is complete and the COUNTY reasonably approves the test results,
COUNTY's acceptance of the WAN ts complete Acceptable test results will be defined
as follows
An Optical Time Domain Reflectol ("OTDR') shot must be provided for each mdtvldual
fiber strand (end-to-end) and the lesults must be a level of performance that adheres to
generally accepted industry specfficauons
ARTICLE IX
USE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
All data exchanged between CITY and COUNTY in connection vath this Agreement or
in utlhzatton of the WAN, ~luch is ~dent~fied as proprietary information, shall be
safeguarded by CITY and COUNTY to the same extent as the CITY or COUNTY
safeguards like information relating to the CITY's or COUNTY's own business If,
however, such data ts publicly avadable undei the Public Information Act (Chapter 552
of the Texas Government Code) Ol othei applicable laws, is already tn either party's
possession or known to either party o~ was rightfully obtained by either party from tlurd
parties, neither CITY or COUNTY shall bear any iesponsibihty for ~ts disclosure of such
inforraatlon, inadvertent or otherwise
CITY acknowledges that ceitain data is peculiar to COUNTY and which contains
personally identifiable information CITY agrees that in the event that such data comes
into CITY's possession that CITY shall not disclose to any tndlvIdual or entity any
personally identifiable infounation of COUNTY, unless the CITY IS required to disclose
this information as a result oi an O~del issued by a Court of competent junsdmtlon
ARTICLE X
OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF PROPERTY
A The CITY shall own and maintain all fiber optic cables that terminate at the points
of demarcation at each COUNTY site
B COUNTY shall own and mmntaln all electronic equipment located at each
COUNTY site
C COUNTY shall have the right to utilize the leased fiber optic cables comprising
the WAN, so long as this Agleement is in force and effect COUNTY agrees that
~t vail not sell, lease, alienate, Ol otherwise assign bandvadth to any other party
ARTICLE XI
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
The COUNTY shall be solely responsible to determine the location of any problem
within the COUNTY electromcs network and to remedy such problem at COUNTY's
sole cost and expense In the event that a problem arises solely within the fiber optic
cable (any additional hnes emanating flora the cote) ol connections at any patch panels,
COUNTY shall promptly notify the CITY mad the CITY shall resolve the problem in a
timely and cost-effiment mannei at the CITY's sole cost and expense
ARTICLE XII
CITY MAINTANANCE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE
In the event that the CITY determines that it is reasonably necessary to perform
maintenance on the fiber optic cable o~ w~thln the CITY's network, then the CITY shall
notify COUNTY at least twenty-tom (24) horns in advance, if reasonably possible, of
any periods of time the CITY determines is necessary fm CITY's network to be down
ARTICLE XIII
DISASTER RECOVERY
In the event of a d~sconnectlon of the WAN due to a natural disaster, such as a tornado,
flood, or other catastrophic event, the CITY will le-estabhsh connections to COUNTY at
the earliest reasonable oppoltunity taking nrto account that the safety and welfare of the
cxt~zens of Denton shall be the CITY's utmost prlorlty in determination of restoration of
service
ARTICLE XIV
HOLD HARMLESS
To the extent allowed by the Const~tutmn and statutes of the State of Texas, and wxthout
wmv~ng any lmmumty ox hnutatlon as to habd~ty COUNTY agrees to and shall
indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, or
attorneys from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, stats,
and liabilities of every kind. including all expenses of ht~gatxon, court costs, and
attorney's fees, for injury or death of any pexson, or for damages to any property, real,
personal, or Intellectual, arising out of or m coimectmn wxth the use, but not the
mstallatxon or mmntenance of the fiber optic network the subject of tins Agreement,
where the injury or death or damage is caused by the negligence of COLrNTY, its
officials, officers, agents employees, ol attorneys, except that the COUNTY assumes no
hab~hty for the sole negligent acts of CITY, its officmls, officers, agents, employees, or
attorneys
To the extent allowed by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Texas, and vathout
wmvlng any unmumty or hmltatlon to hablhty, the CITY agrees to and shall ~ndemmfy
and hold harmless COUNTY, its officials, office~s, agents, employees, or attorneys from
and agmnst any and all clmms, losses damages, causes of actxon, suits, and hab~htxes of
every kxnd, including all expenses of litigation court costs, and attorney's fees, for xnjury
or death of any person, or fox damages to any property, real, personal, or xntellectual,
arising out of or in connectmn with the lnstallatmn or mmntenance, but not the use, of the
fiber optm network the subject of the Agxeement, where the injury or death or damage is
caused by the negligence of CITY, its offic,als, officers, agents, employees, or attorneys
ARTICLE XV
ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties hereto may agree to settle any d~sputes under thxs Agreement by submitting
thexr dispute to mbltratxon m othex means of alternate dxspute resolution such as
medlataon No arbxtratxon or other alternate d~spute resolution arising out of or relating
to, this Agreement xnvolwng one pmty's dxsagieement may xnclude the other party to the
dxsagreement wxthout the other's approval
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ARTICLE XVI
ASSIGNABILITY
COLrNTY shall not assign any interest m this Agreement and shall not transfer any
Interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment novation or otherwise) without the
prior written consent ol the CITY which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
CITY shall not assign any mtelest In this Agleement mad shall not transfer any interest In
this Agreement (whether by assignment novation or otherwise) without the prior written
consent of COUNTY which cousent shall not be unreasonably withheld
ARTICLE XV[I
NOTICE
Any notice given by one party to the other in connection vath this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be by personal dehvely, sent by registered mall or certified mall, or by
U S Mall, return receipt requested postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission actually
received, to
CITY M~chael W Jez City Manager
City of Denton, Texas
215 East McKumey
Denton, Texas 76201
Fax (940) 349-8596
COUNTY Office of the County Judge
110 West Hickory
Denton, Texas 76201
Fax (940) 382-1363
Notme shall be deemed to have been received on the date of receipt as shown on the
return receipt or other written evidence of lece~pt
ARTICLE XVIII
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agleement or of m~y covenant, condition, hmltation
herein contained shall be vahd unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be
charged therewith No evidence oi any waiver or mod~ficatmn shall be offered or
received in evidence tn any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or
affecting this Agreement, or the llghts Ol obligations of the parties hereunder, unless such
waiver or modification is tn witting duly executed The parties further agree that the
provlsmns of this Article will not be waived unless as herein set forth
ARTICLE XIX
SAVINGS
In the event that any one or mote of the plovtstons hereof concerning the subject matter
of this Agreement should be held by a cottlt ol admlmstratlve agency of competent
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jurisdiction to be illegal invalid or unenSrorceable in any respect, the parties agree to
make a good faith effolt to tenegotiate another agreed provision to fulfill the purpose and
intent of the present Agleement
ARTICLE XX
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be constiued undei and governed by, and in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and all obligations of the parties hereto, created by th~s
Agreement are performable m Denton £ounty Texas Venue of any suit or cause of
action under this Agieement shall lie exclusively in Denton County, Texas
ARTICLE XXI
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement mad the exhibits attached thereto, constitutes the entire agreement among
the parties hereto with lespect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior
understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agleement No amendment, modification, cancellation or
alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding on any party hereto unless the
same IS in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof, mad is duly authorized and
executed by the parties heleto
ARTICLE XXII
WAIVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The failure of either party to enfol ce ol insist upon compliance w~th any of the terms or
conditions of this Agleement shall not constitute a general waver or relmqulshment of
any such terms or conditions, but the same shall be and remain at all times m full force
and effect
ARTICLE XXIII
AUTHORITY OF PARTIES
This Agreement is made by and entered into by the duly-authorized officials of each
respective govemmental entity
ARTICLE XXIV
CAPTIONS
The captions contaned in this Agreement are for informational purposes only and shall
not in any way affect the substantive telms or conditions of this Agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Denton Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed in two (2) original countetparts by its duly-authorized and empowered Mayor,
and Denton County, Texas has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly-
authorized and empoweled County Judge on this the __ day of
2000, to be effective as of the day of 2000
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
By
EUIINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
Asmstant ~ty ~ttom~y
By Ki & 7,Vi~ ~OON,~O~TY~ D GE
ATTEST
COUNTY CLE~, DENTON CO~TY TEXAS
~'i~
By '
~PP~OVS~ ~s TO [EC~ ro~
BRUCE ISAACKS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
A~mnt D~stmct Attmney
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F. XHIBIT "^"
EXHIBIT "A"
TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
CITY OF DENTON I DENTON COUNTY~ TEXAS
The bas~s of the monthly payment obligation provided for ~n Article V A of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
~s as follows
Fiber Rates Monthly Collapsed Hub, Five year term
M~ieage
Number
Minimum one mile per run per fiber pa~r Distances are to the nearest 10 m~le Fiber pa~r
alen~ established Ubht¥ R~,qht of Ways Discount Per Mile mdes Extension
Retail Rate 0% $230 O0 $0 00
Fully D~scounted Rate (more than 100 m~les) 35% $149 50 $0 00
D~scounted Rate (more than 75 m~les) 25% $172 50 $0 00
Discounted Rate (more than 50 m~les) 15% $195 50 $0 00
Public Schools Rate 35% $149 50 $0 O0
Government Entities 25% $172 50 8 3 $2,863 50
Number
Building Presence Charge (Charged on a per Bultdln~ Bas~s) Su~ldings
Retail Rate 0% $200 O0 $0 O0
Fully O~scounted Rate (more than 100 miles) 35% $130 00 $0 00
D~scounted Rate (more than 75 miles) 25% $150 O0 $0 O0
D~scounted Rate (m~re than 50 m~les) 15% $170 00 $0 O0
Publm Schools Rate 35% $130 00 $0 O0
Government Enbties 25% $150 00 7 $1,050 00
Total Monthly Rate ' $3,913 50
Fiber New
Originating Bulldln~l Termlnat~n~ Bulldlnll Miles Building
County Courts Building Denton Government Center 2 2 2
Denton Government Center DPS Office 1 1
County Courts Building County Annex Building 1 1
Denton Tax Office County Annex Bu~td~ng 1 1
County Courts Building Courthouse-on-Square 1 4 1
County Courts Building Joseph A Carroll Building I 7 1
' 83 7
Totals
EXHIBIT
Fiber Rates Monthly Distributed Backbone, Five year term
M~leage
Number
Minimum one m~le per run per fiber pair Distances are to the nearest 10 m~le Fiber pair
aloncj estabhshed Utility R~,c/ht of Ways Discount Per Mile reties Extension
Retml Rate 0% $230 00 $0 00
Fully Discounted Rate (more than 100 m~les) 35% $149 50 $0 00
D~scounted Rate (more than 75 miles) 25% $172 50 $0 O0
D~scounted Rate (more than 50 miles) 15% $195 50 $0 00
Pubhc Schools Rate 35% $149 50 $0 00
Government Ent~tms 25% $172 50 7 2 $2,484 00
Number
Bulldln~l Presence Char~le (Char~ed on a per Bulldln~l Basis) Buildings
Retail Rate 0% $200 00 $0 00
Fully Discounted Rate (more than 100 m;les) 35% $130 00 $0 00
D~scounted Rate (more than 75 rmles) 25% $150 00 $0 00
D~scounted Rate (more than 50 m~les) 15% $170 00 $0 00
Pubhc Schools Rate 35% $130 00 $0 00
Government EntR~es 25% $150 00 7 $1,050 00
Totat Monthly Rate $3,534 oo
F~ber New
On~l~nat~n~l Bmld~n~l Termlnatln~l Bmldm~ Miles Budd~n~ls
County Courts Braiding Denton Government Center 2 2 2
Denton Government Center DPS Office 1 1
County Courts Butldlng County Annex Building 1 1
Denton Tax Office County Annex Building 1 1
Denton Tax Office Courthouse-on-Square 1 1
Courthouse-on,Square Joseph A Carroll Building 1 I
Totals 7 2 7
Agenda Item
AGE~A ~O~TION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department ~/
ACM: Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager/~/~
SUBJECT:
A resolution allowing Jon Jon's Nightclub to be the sole participant allowed to sell
alcoholic beverages at the Juneteenth Dance on June 16, 2000, upon the conditions of
obtmnmg booth, obtaining hcense and permit, providing general liability insurance, and
agreeing to indemnify the city for any liability, authorizing City Manager to execute
agreement for the condmons, and providing for an effective date
BACKGROUND:
The Juneteenth Comunttee, made up of commumty volunteers, has requested permission
to sell alcoholic beverages at the Juneteenth Dance, to be held m the Clwc Center on June
16th (Exlubit A) The conumttee ha~ arranged for Jon Jon's Nightclub to provide DJ
serwces, food and beverages, and desires Jon Jon's to be the sole proprietor of alcoholic
beverages at flus event Jon Jon's wdl be responsible for obtaining all necessary and
proper hcenses, permits and authorizations Proceeds from the sales wdl be used to offset
police security costs and C~wc Center cleanup charges
In ackhtlon to food and beverage sales, an admission fee of $10 md~wdual/$1$ couple
wall be charged to cover other costs of the Juneteenth festivities
The annual Suneteenth event is a commumty-w~de celebration of Af~can-Amencan
heritage, co-sponsored by the C~ty of Denton Parks and Recreation Department Wlule
most of the festivities occur m Fred Moore Park and at the Mamn Luther I~ng Jr Center,
the dance is introduced as a new feature flus year The dance is scheduled for 10 00pm to
1 00 am on Friday, June 16th
OPTIONS:
Council opUons include the approval or denial of the resolution (Extubit B) and
agreement (Exlubit C) as submitted Council may also opt to mochfy the agreement to
include addit~onal or mochfied requirements
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance and agreement as submitted, wluch is
consistent voth agreements w~th other co-sponsored events, such as the Denton Arts &
Jazz Festival
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
The Juneteenth Celebration dance is June 16, 2000 The dance is held m the Civic Center
from 10.00 p m - I 00 a m The sale of alcohol will be limited to the evening dance
event
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW:
At thetr May 2~, 2000, meeting the Parks and Recreatiun Board recommended approval
of tlus item (Exhibit D)
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Tins action has no impact on the City's General Fund budget All costs and revenue from
this action will be solely the responsibility of the Juneteenth Committee
BlD INFORMATION:
Not apphcable
EXHIBITS:
a Request letter
b ResoluUon
c Agreement
d Excepts from Parks Board Minutes of May 25, 2000
Respectfully submitted
Ed Hodriey, D~rector~
Parks and Recreat/lofi Department
F ~Mmm\City CouncII~AOENDA INFORMATION SHEET Juneteenth Dance 2000 doc
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
321 E * DENTON, TEXAS 76201 (940) 349-PARK * FAX (940) 349-8384
~.eeuflve Members
Raymond Redmon
Chairperson MEMORANDUM
Shem blcDade
Vice-Chairperson
Clmrlye Hegglns DATE May 17, 2000
Parliamaatariaa
Tonya D~merson TO Ed Hodney, Director of Parks & Reereataon
Secretary
Nikol¢ CU~w FROM Tonya Demerson, Secretary Juneteenth Conumttee
Tremur~r
Ine~ca Lockhan RE REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT ON AGENDA FOR
Hiat~riaa
ALCOHOL PERMIT
Terra Salazar
City ofl~nton Liaison
Comrnttt~e Membar~ We would hke to be placed on the Park Board agenda for approval to sell alcohol
CathenneOell at the Juneteenth dance The dance will be held on Friday, June 16, 2000, at the
H~rv~ Bell C~vic Center located at 321 E McKmney ~n Denton, Texas The dance vail be
from 10 00 p ra until 1 00 ara Jon JoB's Nightclub vall furmsh DJ serwces,
Robb~¢ C, arreu food, and alcohohe beverages (as well as nonalcoholic beverages)
Ehhu Gfllcspie
Bobby Givens The procoeds from the sale of the aleohohe beverages vail be used to pay security
Luctano Gonzales, Sr and cleanup fees associated vath the rental of the C~vie Center
Tammy Harrts
If you have any quesaons or comments, please contact me at 349-7724 or contact
Rosve mil Raymond Redmon, Junet~nth Connmtt~ Clmrperson
Carol 14mlde-Kuyk~ldldl
Roy Kuykcndall Tharlk you
Al Hudson
Harold Jackson
B~ IOmble
Pd'thur C McAd~n$
Ken'y Reynolds
Te~t R~nolds
Jack~o Sasscr
Lany S~r
Cleo S~m~-B~rckb~chler
Susan Stone
Kon W~hm~ton
Carl G Young, Sr
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F, XHIBIT
RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION ALLO'~NG ION ]ON'S NIGHTCLUB TO BE THE SOLE PARTICIPANT
ALLOWED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
DANCE TO BE HELD AT THE DENTON CIVIC CENTER, UPON THE CONDITIONS OF
OBTAININO BOOTH, OBTAINING LICENSE AND PERMIT, PROVIDING GENERAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND AGREEING TO INDEIVINIFY THE CITY FOR ANY
LIABILITY, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONDITIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("C~ty") is the owner of the Denton Civic Center and
through the Park and RecreaUons Department co-sponsors a Juneteenth Dance Celebration at the
Civic Cant~r,
WHEREAS, the consumption of alcohohc beverages is allowed m the Civic Canter
pursuant to City of Denton Code, §22-32 Co),
WHEREAS, The Juneteanth Committee (the "Committee"), made up of commumty
volunteers, has requested pemiismon to sell alcoholic beverages at the Juneteanth Dance
Celebration and has made arrangemants wth Jun Jon's Nightclub (the "Club") to provide such
alcohohc beverage sennces at the event, and
WHEREAS, the Committee has requested the Club be the sole pammpant allowed to sell
alcoholic beverages at this year's Juneteenth Dance Celebration on June 16, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board has recommanded that the Club be the sole
psmmpant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Juneteanth Dance CelebmUon, and
WHEREAS, the City agrees w~th the recommandatlon of the Parks and Recreation
Board, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES
SECTION 1 The Club shall be the sole participant allowed to sell alcohohc beverages
at the Juneteenth Dance Celebration on June 16, 2000 at the Civic Center upon the following
conchUons:
1 It shall be responsible for rental of any booth space necessary,
2 It shall be responsible for obtmmng the temporary license and
penmt for selling alcoholic beverages approved by appropriate
state agency,
3 It shall provide the security necessary for the sale of alcohohc
beverages,
4 It shall provide ganeral comprehensive habfllty insurance from a
responsible carrier, w~th the City as an addmonal insured, tn the
amount of $500,000 O0
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5 It agrees to mdemmfy the City of Denton against any liability
incident to the sailing of alcoholic beverages at the Juneteenth
Dance CelebraUon
SECTION 2 The City Manager ~s authorized to execute the agreement attached as
Exlublt "A" and incorporated herem as if copied word for word, settmg out the condmons set
forth above vathout further acUon by the City Council
SECTION 3 Tins resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
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EXHIBIT
CMC CENTER AGREEMENT FOR
THE JUNETEENTH DANCE CELEBRATION
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
Tins Agreement, made thts day of ,2000, by and between the
City of Denton, a mumclpal corporation, beremafter referred to as the "C~ty" and John Cathn dba
Jon Jon's Night Club, beremat~er referred to as the "Club'
WITNESSETH, that m enns~derat]on of the covenants and agreements hereto contatned,
the parUas hereto do mutually agree as follows
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL
The City grants to the Club the exclusive pnxalege to sell beer and wine ("alcohohc
beverages"), subject to the exceptions and cond~ttons hereinafter set forth, for the Juneteenth
Dance Celebration on June 16, 2000 to be held at the Denton C~wc Center (the "Celebration")
Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ~s a copy of the resolution passed by the C~ty Council of the C~ty
anthonzmg this prlwlege wluch IS incorporated hereto as ff copied word for word Tlus pnwlege
does not extend beyond the date of the Celebration set for June 16, 2000
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Club tn order to exercise the pnvdege to sell alcohohc beverages must perform the
follovang
A The Club shall be solely responsible for the rental and payment for any booth space
necessary for the sale of alcohohc beverages at the Celebration
B The Club shall be solely responmble to obtmn any temporary hcense and permit
necessary for the selling of alcohohc beverages at the Celebration
C The Club shall be solely responsible for the obtmnmg and paying for any security
necessary for their sale of alcohohc beverages at the Celebration
The Club's fmlure to do any of the above and to show proper proof of comphance shall
waive their right to exercise the privilege of selhng alcohohc beverages at the
Celebration
ARTICLE 3
LOCAL RULES AND REGULATION
The Club agrees to abide by all mumcipal, county, state and federal laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations and specifically, w~thout lnmtat~on, the Denton Civic Center Rules and
Regulations, to obtain all necessary and proper hcanses, permits and authorizations, and to
comply voth the requlremants of any duly authorized person acting m connection therevoth The
Club shall,pay all taxes, ~f any, of every nature and description ansmg out of or m any manner
connected vnth the sale of alcohohc beverages
Thc Club will exercise reasonable care and duc diligence m their sale of alcoholic
beverages at the Celebration
ARTICLE 4
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The Club shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents,
and employees from and agemst any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, and expenses,
mcluthng but not lnnlted to, court costs and reasonable attorney fees recurred by the City, and
including, vathout hmltaUon, damages for boddy and personal mjury, death and property
damage, resulting from the neghgent acts or ormssions of the Club er it officers, shareholders,
agents, or employees m the execution, operaUon, or performance of this Agreement
Nothing m tins Agreement shall be construed to create a habflity to any person who is not
a party to tins Agreement, and nntlung hereto shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at
law or eq~nty, to any clmm, cause of actwn, or htigat~on filed by anyone not a party to ttus
Agreement, including the defense of governmental mnnumty, wluch defenses are hereby
expressly reserved
ARTICLE 5
INSURANCE
During the performance of the Agreement, the Club shall mamtmn the follovang
msurance with an insurance company licensed to do busmess m the State of Texas by the State
Insurance Comrmssmn or any successor agency that has a rating with Best Rate Carners of at
least an A, or above
A C0mprehens~ve General Llabd~ty Insurance vnth boddy m. lury limits of not less than
$500,000 for each occurrence and not less than $500,000 m the aggregate, and w~th
property damage lun~ts of not less that $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 m the aggregate
B The Club shall furnish insurance certlficatas or insurance pohc~es at the City's request to
evidence such coverages The msurance policies shall name the City as an addlUonal
msured on all such pohc~es, and shall contam a prowsion that such msurance shall not be
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canceled or modified without written notice to the City and the Club In such event, The
Club shall, prior to the effective date of the change or cancellation, serve substitute
policies furmshing the same coverage
ARTICLE 6
NOTICES
All notices, commumcatlons, and reports reqmred or pet'mltted under flus Agreement
shall be personally dehvered or mmled to the respective part~es by depositing same m the Umted
States mm] to the address shown below, certified mml, return receipt requested, unless otherwise
specified hereto Mailed notices shall be deemed commumcated as of three (3) days' mmlmg
To the Club To CITY
Jon Son's Nightclub CITY OF DENTON
John Catlm M~chael W Jez, City Manager
818 Sycamore Street 215 E McKmney
Denton, Texas 76205 Denton, Texas 76201
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or w~thm three (3) days' marling.
ARTICLE ?
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the
parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the tei~iiis of thetr agreements,
and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations,
d~scussions, commumcations, and agreements which may have been made m connection with the
subject matter hereof
ARTICLE 8
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent
junschction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of
flus Agreement and shall not cause the remmemder to be invalid or unenforceable In such event,
the parties shall reform flus Agreement to replace such stricken prowsion with a valid and
enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the retention of the stricken
provision
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ARTICLE 9
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services reqmred hereunder, the Club shall not discriminate agamst any
person on the basis of race, color, rehg~on, sex, national ongm or ancestry, age, or physical
handicap
ARTICLE 10
PERSONNEL
The Club represents that it has or vall secure, at 1ts own expense, all personnel required to
perform all the services reqmred under th~s Agreement Such personnel shall not be employees
or officers of, or have any con~'actual ralations with the City
ARTICLE 11
ASSIGNABILITY
The Club shall not assign any interest m this Agreement, end shall not transfer any
interest m tlus Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the prior
written consent of the City
ARTICLE 12
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of flus Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or lunltat~on
herein contained shall be valid unless m writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received m ewdence
m any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting flus Agreement, or the
rights or obhgatlons of the partias hereunder, and unless such wmver or modification is m
wntmg and duly executed, and the pames further agree that the provisions of flus section will not
be waived unless as set forth hereux
ARTICLE 13
MISCELLANEOUS
A The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of flus Agreement (hst exhibits)
Exlublt "A" Resolution No
B Venue of any stat or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively m Denton
County, Texas Tlus Agreement shall be construed m accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas
C The captions oftlus Agreement are for reformational purposes only, and shall not m any
way affect the substantive t~xms or condmons of tbas Agreement
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the C~ty of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly anthonzed C~ty Manager, and Jon Jon's Nightclub has executed th~s
Agreement through ~ts duly authorized undersigned officer on th~s the day of
,2000
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
MICHAEL W JEZ, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATI~ORNEY
BY
Jon Jon's N~ghtclub
By
John Cathn
Proprietor
WITNESS
BY
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.e e,,tIon ^dv,soe .o d EXHIBIT
May 25, 2000
Dema ReereaUon Center
Members present Don Edwards, Dalton Gregory, Brandon Barnes, and Dale Yeatts
Members absent excused Brenda Piuhps, G-wendolyn Carter
Unexcused absence Teresa Andress
Staff present. Ed Hodney, Janet SLnpson, Kathy Mosby, Bob Tlckner, and Jan~e
McLeod
Others present Elthu (hllesple, Sacloe Sasser, Tera Dunley, and Shem McDade
representing the Juneteenth committee
Chairmen Don Edwards called the meeting to order at 6 00 p m
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Ed reminded the board of the department's
nomination for the national Gold Medal award end that the recipient roll be announced m
October He also told the board about the Venture Grant from Umted Way g~ven to the
department's therapeutic recreation (TR) program The funds will be used for adaptive
sw~m and horse backing ndmg programs for the TR participants
Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Dale YeaRs to approve the minutes of
April 27, 2000 Brandon Barnes seconded the moUon and it passed
ACTION ITEMS
Request to Sell Alcohol at the duneteenth Dance Ed smd that the Juneteenth Celebration
is a city-sponsored event w~th citizen support The celebration will include a dance and
the sell of alcoholic beverages in the Clwc Center bml&ng City Code reqmres the Park
Board's review end City Council approval for the sale of alcoholic beverages m the
Center
Elthu G-fllesple, of the Junetcenth Committee, smd that Jon Jon's Nightclub would furnish
DJ services, food, security, and alcohohc beverages He added that security would
include committee members momtormg the parlong areas too Ed smd that insurance for
the event would be provided
ACTION Dalton Gregory made a moron to approve the request to sell alcohol at the
Juneteenth dance on June 16th Dale Yeatts seconded the motion and it passed
unammously
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Agenda No.
Aoenda Item . ~,~
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET /
AGENDA DATE June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT Utd]ty Admm~stratmn
ACM. Howard Mart~n, 349-8232~x
SUBJECT
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX AGREEMENT BY
AND B]~TWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND ROBSON DENTON
DEVELOPMENT, L P, AN ARIZONA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP RESPECTING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
SUMMARY
The Council remewed the Robson Sales Tax Exemptmn Agreement For the second t~me at the
May 23r~ C~ty Council Work Sessmn
The sales tax agreement developed by the law firm Thompson and Kmght, of Dallas Texas, and
rewewed by M:ke Copeland, C~ty of Denton Utthty Attorney, adequately addresses all of our
legal concerns associated w~th prewous drafts of the agreement
BACKGROUND
The Robson Development will construct a wastewater treatment plant to serve the needs of their
development Th~s plant facility will be donated or dedicated to the C~ty of Denton to own and
operate The antm~pated construction cost for the lmtml phase of the treatment facthty ~s $3
mdhon Robson is requesting a state sales tax exemption on all eqmpment purchased for the
wastewater treatment plant
Robson ~s seeking the C~ty's execution of an Infrastructure Sales Tax Agreement (ISTA) in order
to achxeve the sales tax exemptaon on plant eqmpment Robson, xn turn, would agree to
~ndemnlfy the City against all habd~t~es associated w~th the Cxty facthtat~ng the sales tax
exemption by acceptance of the purchased eqmpment prior to ~nstallat~on and operation
Page 2
Robson Sales Tax
RECOMMENDATION
It ~s the op~mon of staff that the proposed sales tax exemption proposed by Robson ~s lawful and
represents an agreement that could be recommended w~th mimmal risk to the C~ty
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The sale tax exemption was first d~scussed at the March 28th City Council Work Session
FISCAL INFORMATION
Robson estimates that approximately $150,000 to $250,000 could be saved w~th a state sales tax
exemption on the equipment purchases
Respectively submitted
Howard Martin, ACk, Utilities
Exhxblt I Resolution
Exh~bat II Infrastructure Sales Tax Agreement
RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND ROBSON DENTON
DEVELOPMENT, L P, AN ARIZONA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP RESPECTING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES
~ That the C~ty Council of the C~ty of Denton hereby approves an
Infrastructure Sales Tax Agrecment by and between the C~ty of Denton, Texas and Robson
Denton I)evelopm~nt, L P, an Arizona hm~ted partnerstup, respectmg a tax exemption, as
prowded by apphcable law, pertamm§ to the construcUon of a wastewater treatment plant, a
copy of winch Agreement ~s attached hereto and ~ncorporated by reference here, n, and the C~ty
Manager ~s hereby authorized to execute smd Agreement on behalf of the C~ty
SECTION 2 That tins resolution shall become effective ~mmedmtely upon ~ts passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED tins the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ~s made and entered ~nto th~s day of ,2000,
by ROBSON DENTON DEVELOPMENT, LP, an Arizona hmtted partnersfup ("Robson"),
and CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, a Texas mummpal corporatmn (the "C~ty'), acting by and
through thexr respective officers and officmls
RECITALS
A Robson desires to develop a master-planned res~dentml commumty on
approximately 3000 acres of real property located ~n the C~ty of Denton, ~n Denton County,
Texas (the "Development")
B In furtherance of the Development, Robson has prepared, and the C~ty has
approved, a final plat of a portmn of the Development known as Robson Ranch Water
Reclamation Plant, an add~tmn to the C~ty of Denton, Texas, recorded m Cabinet R, Page 365 of
the Plat Records of Denton County, Texas (the "Plat")
C As part of the Development, Robson ~ntends to construct a wastewater treatment
facility and related improvements (collecttvely, the "Wastewater Treatment Plant") on the real
property shown on the Plat as Lot 1, Block 1 (the "Property"), ~n substantial accordance w~th
drawings and specfficaOons approved by the C~ty mtts ~ssuance of a bmld~ng permit for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (the "Approved Drawings and Specfficatmns")
D Sectmn 151 309(5) of the Texas Tax Code ("TTC"), as amended, prowdes that a
taxable ~tern sold, leased, or rented to, or stored, used, or consumed by, a c~ty or other poht~cal
subd~wsmn ofttus state ~s exempted from the taxes ~mposed under Chapter 151 of the TTC
E Section 151 31 l(a) of the TTC, as amended, provides that the purchase of
tangible personal property for use ~n the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty
for an orgamzataon exempted under Section 151 309 of the TTC ~s exempt if such tangible
personal property ~s mcorporated ~nto malty ~n the performance of the contract
F Section 151 31 l(b)(1) and (2) of the TTC, as amended, further prowdes that the
purchase of tangible personal property, other than mactunery or eqmpment and its accessories
and repair and replacement parts, for use m the performance of a contract for an improvement to
realty for an orgamzat~on exempted under Section 151 309 of the TTC ~s exempt ~fthe tangible
personal property ~s
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(1) necessary and essential for the performance of the contract, and
(2) completely consumed at the job sate
G Section 3 291 of Title 34 of the Texas Admmastrat~ve Code (the "Regulation")
provides that sales tax ~s due on all tangible personal property used to improve real property
belongmglto a private party that has been dedicated to and will be accepted by a governmental
entity unless
(1) the construction contract between the private party and its contractor ~s a
"separated contract" wtthm the meamng of subsectaon (b) of the Regulation,
(2) the construction contract provides that title to the materials used to
perform the contract passes to the private party at the tame the matermls are delavered to
the job stte and before they are incorporated anto the realty or used by either the
co/~tracter or the private party, and
(3) the eonstmct~un contract prowdes that the private party intends to donate
tho personal property to the governmental entity before it is incorporated anto the realty or
used by the contractor The private party must provide the contractor with a letter of
~ntent or other document from the governmental entity statang 1ts intent to accept the
property
H Robson intends to comply w~th the Regulation and thereby achieve an exemption
from sales, and use tax for all tangible personal property used to construct the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and related improvements and improve smd Property In that regard, Robson
and Currier Construction, Inc ("Contractor") have executed a construction contract dated
March 8, 2000 (the "Construction Contract"), prowdlng for the construction of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant The Constructmn Contract is a separated contract under the Regulation, and
mcorporat~s the prowsmns referenced m subparagraphs (2) and (3) of Recital G above
I Robson has specifically requested that the C~ty enter mto tins Agreement, and has
represented to the C~ty that to the best of Robson's knowledge and belief, based on consultation
w~th TexaS counsel, that th~s Agreement ~s valid under appheable Texas law Robson further
representslthat it will perform ~ts duties and responsibllataes under thas Agreement ~n a manner
cons~stent,wath apphcable law govermng qualification for the above-stated state sales tax
exemption
J In a Letter of Understandang (here~n so called) prewously executed by Robson
and the City, Robson agreed to construct the Wastewater Treatment Plant and related facalltaes,
subject to ~ty approval of the design and specifications, and the City agreed to thereafter own
and operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant m accordance wath the appheable rules amposed by
the State of Texas Robson and the C~ty mtend for flus Agreement to serve as a document statang
and formally exndenelng the ~ntent of the Caty to accept (0 the materials which will be physically
Incorporated into the Wastewater Treatment Plant (the "Incorporated Materials") and (ii) the
tangible personal property (excluding machinery and equ;pment) used to construct the
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Wastewater Treatment Plant wbach, after bemg used for ~ts ~ntended purpose, will be
substantaally used up or will not be retained or reusable by Contractor ("Consumable Items") (the
Incorporated Items and the Consumable Items are hereto collectavely called the "Donated
Materials"), so that the Donated Materials will be exempt bom sales and use tax
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the matters set forth ~n the Recitals and the covenants and contht~ons
set forth below, the C~ty and Robson AGREE as follows
1 Incorporation of Recatals Robson and the C~ty expressly ~ncorporate all Recitals
set forth m this Agreement as a part ofth~s Agreement, and represent each to the other, that the
Remtataons are true and correct
2 Dethcataon and Acceptance Pursuant to the approved Plat, Robson has
~rrevoeably dechcatod the Property and Wastewater Treatment Plant to the C~ty, and Robson and
the City hereby confirm such dedmataon Consistent w~th the Plat and the Letter of
Understandmg, the C~ty agrees that, upon substanUal completaon of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant m a good and workmanhke manner, m substantaal accordance w~th the Approved Drawings
and Specfficataons, the C~ty will at that tame accept the Property and the Wastewator Treatment
Plant and thereafter operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance wah the apphcable
rules ~mposed by the State of Texas
3 Donated Materials Thts Agreement confirms that (a) Robson ~ntends to donate to
the C~ty all Donated Materials before any Donated Material is incorporated ~nto the realty or
used by Contractor, and that (b) the C~ty intends to accept such donataon As Donated Materials
are dehvered to the job s~te and title thereto passes to Robson under the Constmctaon Contract,
such Donated Materials shall be deemed s~multaneously donated to, and accepted by, the C~ty
4 Lmbthty Clamas Robson agrees to ~ndenm~fy, defend and hold harmless the C~ty
from and on account of any and all el~ums, demands, llablht~es, costs and expenses, ancludlng but
not limited to court courts and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, wtuch are asserted agmnst,
suffered or mcurred by the City as a result of the C~ty's acceptance of any Donated Materials before
the Wastewater Treatment Plant ~s substantially completed and accepted by the Cay w~th the
Property, mcludmg but not llmated to claams whmh arise as a result of personal injury, wrongful
death, or property damage, AND INCLUDING CLAIMS WHICH RESULT OR ARE
ALLEGED TO RESULT FROM THE CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE In adthtaon, Robson
agrees to mmnt~un pubhe habthty msuranee an an amount of not less than $3,000,000 naming the
Cay as aa addmonal insured w~th respect to claims made an eonnectaon with the Donated
Materials Robson shall provide the C~ty a certificate of such ~nsurance s~multaneously w~th the
executaon and dehvery ofth~s Agreement
5 Casualty Loss Throughout construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant,
Robson shall maintain property msurance written on a builder's risk "all-risk" or equivalent
pohcy form m an amount at least equal to the eonstmctaon cost of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant W~thout hmlt~ng the foregoing, such pohcy shall ~nsure the Donated Materials against risk
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of casualty loss fi.om the time of their dehvery to the Property, and, w~th respect to the Donated
Materials, shall name the C~ty as an additional insured party as its interest may appear Robson
shall provide the City a certificate of such insurance simultaneously with the execution and
dehvery of this Agreement In the event that, dunng construction, the Wastewater Treatment
Plant or any Donated Materials should be stolen, destroyed, or damaged by fire or other casualty,
Robson shall adjust the loss w~th the property insurer, receive all insurance proceeds payable m
response to the destruction or damage and restore or replace the stolen, damaged, or destroyed
property as soon as reasonably practicable and contmue the Wastewater Treatment Plant project
6 Bankruptcy If, prior to substantml completion of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant and the City's acceptance thereof, Robson should file a bankruptcy petition or become the
subject of an involuntary proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code, and if the City
should be required to participate in the bankruptcy action as a result of ~ts possession and/or
ownership of Donated Materials, or its agreement to accept the Property and Wastewater
Treatment Plant, then Robson shall defend, lndemmfy and hold harmless the City agmnst all out
of pocket costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, ~ncurred by the City to
participate in such action
7 Special Circumstances Robson and the C~ty agree that this Agreement is solely
hmlted to and pertains only to the construction of, and dedication by Robson to the C~ty of, a
Wastewat~r Treatment Plant, together with related facdlt~es, situated at the above-referenced
Robson residential community The City, by entenng into this Agreement with Robson,
recogmzes the unique nature oftlus project, its near-term and long-term impact upon the City,
and the willingness of Robson to expend slgnfficant amounts of its funds in order to expedite the
ultimate completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the connection to the C~ty's other
infrastructure
8 Entire Agreement Tlus Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
Robson and the City with respect to the subject matter hereof This Agreement may be amended
only by a written instrument executed by Robson and the City
9 Counterparts This Agreement is hereby executed ~n duplicate original
counterparts, each ofwtuch shall constitute an original, but all ofwhmh together shall constitute
one Agreement
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Robson and the Clty have executed this Agreement as of the
date first written above
"ROBSON"
ROBSON DENTON DEVELOPMENT, LP, an
Arizona limited partnership
By Denton Property Management Company, an
Arizona corporation doing busaness m Texas
under the name Robson Denton
Management, ~ts General Partner
By
Its
"CITY"
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, a Texas mun~eipal
corporation
By
Michael W Jez, City Manager
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, City Secretary
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, City Attorney
By
Assistant Caty Attorney
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Agenda No ~
~genda Item
~)ate
,1 ,100
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT Legal Department
CM/DCM/ACM Herbert L Prouty, City Attorney
SUBJECT - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Second Amendment to the Contract for Professional Legal Services Between Wolfe, Clark,
Henderson & Tldwell and the City of Denton, authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor, and
provldang an effective date
BACKGROUND - The City of Denton lured the law firm of Wolfe, Clark, Henderson &
Tldwell to represent it in htlgatlon styled Mumctpal Admmtstrattve Servtces, Inc v Ct~v of
Denton on November 2, 1999 in an mount not to exceed $50,000 On March 28, 2000, City
Council approved the First Amendment to the Contract for Professional Legal Services to
provide for additional compensation for trial of the pending litigation City Council met in
executive session and was briefed by Ron Clark regarding the status of the pending ht~gatlon and
appeal Council authorized Mr Clark to appeal an adverse judgment The Contract for
Professional Legal Services now needs to be amended to provide for compensation ~n the event
of an appeal
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW - The Contract for Professional Legal Services was approved by
City Council on November 2, 1999 On March 28, 2000, the City Council approved the First
Amendment to the Contract for Professional Legal Services In executive session on May 16,
2000, Council authorized appeal of an adverse judgment
erry E~
Attomey
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAN-
AGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFES-
SIONAL LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN WOLFE, CLARK, HENDERSON & TIDWELL
AND THE CITY OF DENTON, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THERE-
FOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Second Amend-
ment to the Contract for Professional Legal Services between Wolfe, Clark, Henderson &
Tldwell and the City of Denton m substantially the form of the Second Amendment attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein
SECTION 2 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make the expenditures and
take the actions set forth in the attached Second Amendment
SECTION 3 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon ~ts passage
and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED ttus the day of ,2000
EULINEBROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
~ENNIFERWALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO~ F~Vi
HE~,~k~)~TTORNEY
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGi~-L SERVICES
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF DENTON ~
The City of Denton, a Texas municipal corporation, 215 East
McKlnney, Denton, Texas 76201, hereanafter referred to as "Caty",
and Wolfe, Clark, Henderson & Tadwetl, 123 North Crockett, Suate
100, Sherman, Texas 75090, hereanafter referred to as "Consultant",
hereby agree to thas Second Amendment to the Agreement made and
entered into the 2~ day of November, 1999, and amended on March 28,
2000 (said Agreement and said First Amendment hereanafter referred
to as the "Base Agreement")
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the case has now been tried and the verdict of the
3ury has been received by the court, and motions for 3udgment are
now due to be filed, and
WHEREAS, the City had previously set a budget llmat for
Consultant for legal services an this case of $100,000 00 and
whereas the total amount accrued for legal servaces and expenses by
Consultant through the trial of the case, as of May 16, 2000, as
$74,819 02, and
WHEREAS, the partaes belaeve thas amendment would be faar,
equItable, and an the best interest of the City, and the partles
specafacally find and agree that the fees agreed to herean are fair
and reasonable as attorney's fees an Denton County, Texas,
NOW, THEREFORE, at as agreed as follows
1 Consultant wall continue to represent the City in the
fllang of necessary motaons to obtaan a 3udgment and to oppose
motaons for ]udgment by plaintiff Consultant as hereby authorized
to take an appeal from an adverse judgment to the Court of Appeals,
and af necessary to the Texas Supreme Court Samalarly, Consultant
as authorized to oppose an appeal by plaantaff an the Court of
Appeals and in the Supreme Court
2 Paragraph 3A of the Base Agreement as amended as follows
For work performed by Consultant an thas case on or after May 17,
2000, Consultant will be compensated as follows
a If plaintiff, M A S , makes any recovery from the
City, then Consultant shall receave no compensataon for
professional servmces rendered (The Czty shall be responsmble
under paragraph 3D of the Base Agreement only for costs of
court (lncludzng costs for the clerk's record, the reporter's
record, and filing fees), copying costs, postage, and long
dzstance telephone charges
b If f~nal judgment ~s entered that plaintiff, M A S ,
takes nothing, but no recovery is made by the City, then
Consultant shall be paid ~ts regular fees and expenses on the
bas~s of the provisions of the Base Agreement
c If fznal judgment zs entered that the City of Denton
recover any amount over and above costs of court, whether such
add~tlonal amount consists of a return of all or part of the
contract price paid to M A S or an award of attorney's fees to
the Clty, then Consultant shall be pald for zts work on or
after May 17, 2000 zn accordance w~th the terms of the Base
Agreement, except that the hourly rate for work performed by an
attorney shall be $150 00 an hour rather than $125 00 an hour
d In the event that the case ~s remanded for new trial,
and such order of remand is not overturned on appeal, then
Consultant shall not be pa~d for legal servzces rendered on or
after May 17, 2000 through the time that sa~d order of remand
becomes f~nal Any legal services requested by the C~ty from
Consultant after such date will be compensated at the rate set
out zn the Base Agreement
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the C~ty of Denton, Texas, has caused this
Agreement to be executed ~n duplicate originals by zts duly
authorized C~ty Manager, and Consultant has executed th~s Agreement
through lts duly authorIzed undersigned partner, dated th~s the
day of , 2000
CITY OF DENTON
By
Mzchael W Jez, C~ty Manager
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
WOLFE, CLARK, HENDERSON
& TIDWELL, L L P
By
APPROVED A~M Ron Clark
'~//~2HERBERT TTORNEY
Agenda Item~ ,
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Transpo. rtat~n
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance declanng a public necessity exists and findtng that pubhc
welfare and convemence requires the taking and acqmnng of an approximate 0 451 acre or
19,632 square foot parcel of land m fee rumple for street purposes in the name of the State of
Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, an approximate 0 1668 acre
or 7,267 6 square foot pubhc utthty easement in the name of the City of Denton, Texas and an
approximate 0 005 acre or 208 square foot parcel of land drainage easement m the name of the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Comm~smon for U S Highway
77, and providing an effective date
BACKGROUND
Negotiations to acqmre the required right-of-way for U S Highway 77 Wldenmg ProJect, parcel
33B & 33BE, from Mr Tex Morgan Mooart~n, Aubrey, Texas have reached an ~mpasse Mr
Martin has stated he wants $58,896°° (3 per square foot) for the right-of-way, plus $624® for
the drainage easement and total of $59,520 o0 The appraisal yields $23,558 oo ($1 20/sq f~ ) for
the nght-0f-way, plus $125 oo ($1 20/sq ftx 50%) for the drainage easement and a total of
$23,683 oo and we have offered that amount We have also offered $2,180 oo ( 30¢/sq ft ) for the
utlhty easement
OPTIONS
1 Authorize condemnation
2 Authorize the addmonal expenses as described above
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the authorization of condemnation to acquire this parcel
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council Boards. Comm~sslons]
The Planmng & Zomng Commission approved the Raght of Way Acqms~tmn for U S Highway
77 Widening Project on July 23, 1997
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of the condemnation process plus the dollar amount of the award
MAP
Attached
Respectfully submitted
Jer~/Clark, D~rector
Engi'neenng& Transportation
Pr~p.~ared by
Paul Wdhamson
Right-of-Way Agent
LOCATION MAP
1 559 ACRE GROSS
- 0 451 ACRE TxDOT R-O-W
- 0,005 ACRE TxDOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT
= 1 103 ACRE REMAINDER
CITY OF DENTON
ENGINEERING & T~SPORTATION DEP~TMENT
RIGHT'F-WAY DIVISION J.R. aART~N
~"= ~00'
Planmng and Zoning Minutes
July 23, 1997
Page 2
Ms. $chenz: Are there any other nommRtlons? If there are none, nomln.tiolls are closed.
We will vote on the nominees in the order of their nommRtton I w~ll hst their name and
then after I am through if you will raise your right h~nd if you are m favor As many as
.are in favor of Jim Engelbrecht please raise your nght hand (Vote - 3) As many as are
m favor of Ellen $chertz please raise your right hand (Vote - 4) The new Chair person
by majority ~s Ellen 8chenz Thank you
For the second nominee we will be electing Vice-Chair person The floor ~s open
Ms Apple' I would hke to nomln~te Bob Powell
Ms. $chertz. Are there any further nominations?
Mr Moreno I would nornln~te Jun Engelbrecht
Ms Schertz' Are there any further nominations? Secmg none, nomm~tluns are closed
AS many as are m favor of Bob Poweil, please ralse your nght hand (vote - 4) 8ecmg
there ~s a majonty, the new Vice-Chair person will be Bob Powell Congratulations
IH Consider approval of the minutes of the July 9, 1997 meeting
Ms $chartz. Are there any corrections? Seeing none, the minutes will stand approved
as written
IV Consider making recommendation to the City Council for the acquisition of the Rtght-of-
Way for U.S 377 from F M. 2164 to 1-35
Mr. Powell That's not 377 but ~s 77.
Ms. $chertz' You are correct Let the rmnutes reflect that
Mr. Power I would move that we recommend to the City Council the acqmsiuon of
l~ght-of-Way for US 77 from FM 2164 to 1-35
Ms. O ,am. zer. Second
Ms. $chertz Is there any discussion? All m favor, please raise your nght b~nd Motion
passes. (7-0)
V. Consider making recommendation to the City Council for the acqmsitiun of the Right-of-
Way for Lakeview Boulevard.
Mr. Powell I move that we make recommendation to the City Council for the acqmsitiun
of the Right-of-Way for Lslceview Boulevard
.Mr. Engelbrecht: Second
\\CH LGL\VOL1 ~hated~deptLLGL\Our Documents\Ordmances\00\Tex Martin Cond=rnnatmn Ordinance doc
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND FINDING THAT
PUBLIC V~LFARE AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE TAKING AND ACQUIRING
OF AN APPROXIMATE 0451 ACRE 19,632 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND IN FEE SIM~LE FOR STREET PURPOSES SUCH TITLE TO BE IN THE NAME OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION AND SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO ]288 AND THE B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO
186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS AND AN APPROXIMATE
0 ]668 ACRE OR 7,267 6 SQUARE FEET PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NAME
OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BEING LOCATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 AND THE B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO
186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS AND AN APPROXIMATE
0 005 ACRE OR 208 SQUAKE FEET DKAINAGE EASEMENT IN THE NAME OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION BEING LOCATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO
1288 AND THE BBB & CRR SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN THE CITY OF
DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR ITS FAIR
MARKET VA[LIE AND IF SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY PROCEEDINGS IN CONDEMNATION IN
ORDER TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR U S HIGHWAY 77, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PARCEL 33B, 33BE)
WHEREAS, ~t ~s hereby determined that a public necessity exists and that pubhc welfare
and convemence hereby requ,re the acqmsmon of the real property t~tle and interests as
hereinafter descnbed for U S H~ghway 77, and
WHEREAS, the heremaRer described property ~s beheved to be owned by Tex Morgan
Marttn (the "Owner"), NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. That pubhc necessity exists and pubhc welfare and convemence reqmre the
acqms~t~on of the following
a fee s~mple t~tle for street purposes, w~th such fee simple t~tle vesting m the State of Texas,
acting by and through the Texas Transportat,on Commission ~n that certmn tract or parcel
of land contaJnmg approximately 0 451 acre or 19,632 square feet, together w~th
~mprovements thereon and appurtenances thereto as more pamcularly described m
Exhth~t "A', attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the "Pdght-of-Way
Property"),
b a pubhc utility easement in the name of the City of Denton, Texas in, over and across that
eertmn tract or parcel of land contmmng approximately 0 1668 acre or 7,267 6 square feet
as more particularly described in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, to construct, reconstruct, install, repmr and perpetually maintain public utility
facilities (the "Utility Easement")
c a drainage easement in the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportation Commission in, over and across that certmn tract or parcel of land
contmmng approximately 0 005 acre or 208 square feet as more partmularly described in
Exhibit "C", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, to construct,
reconstruct, install, repmr and perpetually mmntmn drmnage facflmes (the "Drainage
Easement")
The Right-of-Way Property, Utility Easement and Drainage Easement are hereinafter
collectively called the "Property"
SECTION 2. The City Manager or bas designee as hereby authorized and directed to
make an offer for the Property to the owner of the Property, based on just compensation
recommended by an independent apprmsal prepared at the City Manager's direction
~ That m the event the offer as described in Section 2 is refused by the
Owner of the Property, the City Attorney or bas designee ~s hereby authorized and d~rected to file
the necessary condemnation proceedings or suit and take whatever action that may be necessary
against the Owner and any other parties having an mterest in the Property to acquire fee simple
tale for street purposes in the Right of Way Property, with such fee simple title vesting in the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, a utihty easement
in the name of the City of Denton, Texas an the Utility Easement property, and a drmnage
easement m the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation
Commission in the Drainage Easement property The cost and expense of such acquistuon shall
be prod by the City of Denton
SECTION 4. If it should be subsequently determined that additional parties other than
those named herein have an mterast m the Property, then in that event, the City Attorney or has
designee is authorized and directed to join said parties as Defendants in smd condemnation
SECTION 5. Ttus ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tbas the day of ,2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
Page 2
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FpRM
Page 3
EXHIBIT 'A'
County Denton Page 1 of 2
Parcel 33B [3-15-
Highway U.S 77
Project Mm[ts From 1 H, 38 October, 1996
To U.$ 380
CSJ 0195-02-
Account
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 33~
BEING A 0 451 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288, AND THE
B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CALLED 1 559
ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO TEX MORGAN MARTIN BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3178
PAGE 898, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (DRDCT). SAID 0 451 ACRE TRACT BEING MOIRE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING for reference at the southwest comer of the Tax Morgan Mart~n tract, the same being the southeast comer
of a called 1 559 acre tract conveyed to Jessie M Annear by instrument of record in Volume 3178, page 910 DRDCT, from
which a 1/2-Inch iron rod found bears S 00° 19' 27' W, a distance of 1 13 feet,
THENCE N 01° 03' 34' E, along the common line between sa~d Tax Morgan Martin tract and sa~d Jessie M Annear tract
a distance of 247 30 feet to a set 5/8-Inch Iron rod w~th an aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transport~bon
(TXDO'F) for the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being on the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S, Highway 77,
(1) THENCE N 01° 03' 34' E, continuing along sa~d common line, a distance of 62 62 feet to a 1/2.inch ~ron
rod found at the northwest comer of said Tax Morgan Martin tract, same being in the existing
southwesterly right-of-way line of U S H~ghway 77,
(2) THENCE S 68° 15' 32' E, along the northerly line of said Tax Morgan MartEn tract and along Bald nght-of-
way line, a distance of 383 13 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found for the northeast comer of sa~d Tax
Morgan Martin tract, same being the northwest comer of a called 1 859 acre tract conveyed to Jerry Ray
Martin by instrument of record In File Number 95-R0052281 DRDCT,
(3) THENCE S 01 ° 03' 34' W, along the common line between said Tax Morgan Martin tract and said Jerry
Ray Martin tract, a distance of 63.11 feet to a set 5/8-inch iron rod w~th an aluminum disk marked T'XDOT
for the new southwesterly right, of. way line of U S Highway 77,
EXHIBIT 'A'
County pentorl Page 2 of 2
Parcel 33B D-15-
Highway g,$, 77
Project Umits Prom I H 3S October, 1996
To U 8 380
CSJ, 0195-02.
Account
(4) THENCE N 88° 11' 37' W, along the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S Highway 77, a distance
of 363 38 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing o 451 acre of land, 19,632 square feet, more
ar less of land area within these metes and bounds
A plat of even survey date herewith accompanies this description
SURVEYED ON THE GROUND
OCTOBER, 1996
ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
O Denrli~-QuellsI R P L../S Date
Texas Reg~stmtlo~ No 4278
lO
EXHIBIT ~'S '
FIELD NOTES
BEING A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
TEX MO~ANMARTIN RECORDED IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 898, REAL
PROPERTY RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (RPRDCT), AND BEING
SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 AND THE
B.B B.&C R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186, CITY OF DENTON, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS'
C(H~4ENCING et the southwest corner of sa~dMartan tract, same
beang the southeast corner of a tract conveyed to Jessze M
Annear, recorded 1n Volu~e 3178, Page 910 of the RPRDCT,
THENCE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the l~ne common to saad Mart~n
tract (west line) and to sazd Annear tract (east lxne), a
d~stance of 247 30 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, sa~d poant
belng xn the new south right of way line of U S 77,
THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along the new south raght of way lane of
U S 77, a distance of 363.38 feet to a poxnt for a corner xn
the lxne common to saad Tex Morgan Marten tract (east lane) and
a tract conveyed to Jerry Ray Martxn (west l~ne), by ~nstrument
of record ~n Fale N,,mher 95-R0052281, RPRDCT,
THENCE S 01° 03' 34" W, along the lxne common to sa~d Tex Morgan
Mart~n,tract and saxd Jerry Ray Marten, a dxstance of 23 27 feet
to a poznt for a corner,
THENCE N 58° 11' 37" W, 20 feet south of and perpendxcular to the
new south right of way line of U S 77, a dastance 363 38 feet
to a point for a corner on the l~ne common to saad Mart~n tract
(west lzne), end sa~d Annear tract (east l~ne),
THENCE S 01° 03' 34" W, along the lane common to sa~d Mart~n
tract and to sa~d Annear tract, a d~stance of 23 27 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING, and contalnang 0 1668 acres of land, more or
less
EXHIBIT~'C''
County Denton
Pame133BE Page 1 of 1
H~ghway U S 7~ D-15-
ProJect Limits From I H 35 December 1928
To ~,S 380
CSJ 0195-02-
Account:
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 33BE
BEING A 0005 ACRE PARCEL OF LA~*~t3 SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOLBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288
ABSTRACT NO 186 IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CALLED 1 559 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
CONVEYED TO TEX MORGAN MARTIN BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 898, OF THE DEED
RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (DRDCT) SAID 0 005 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING for reference at the southwest comer of the Tex Morgan Mar/Jn tract, the same being the southeast Comer of
a called 1 559 acre tract conveyed to Jessie M Annear by Instrument of record m Volume 3178, page 910 DRDCT from
which a 1/2-tach Iron rod found beara S 00° 19' 27" W, a d~stance of 1 13 feet,
THENCE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the common line between sa~d Tex Morgan Marbn tract and sa~d Jessie M Annear tract a
d~stance of 216 46 feet to a set 5/8-tach iron rod with an aluminum d~sk marked Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
for the POINT OF BEGINNING,
(1) THENCE N 01 ° 03' 34" E, conbnumg along sa~d common hne a d~stance of 30 84 feet to a set 5/8-tach ~ron
rod with an aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transportation m the new south nght-of-way hne of
U S H~ghway 77,
(2) THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along smd new nght-of-way hne, a d~stance of 15 71 feet to a set 5/8-inch ~ron rod
with an aluminum d~sk marked Texas Department of Transportabon,
(3) THENCE S 31 ° 41' 32" W, crossing a porbon of said Tex Morgan Martin tract, a d~stance of 26 50 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 0 005 acre of land, 208 square feet, more or less of land area w~thm
these metes and bounds
A plat of even survey date herewith accompames th~s description
SURVEYED ON THE GROUND
DECEMBER, 1998
PBS&J
B Glenn Crouch, R P LS ~ Date
Texas Registration, No 5255
D-3404
12.
P, Denda Item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Cate ~/~,
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
1
DEPARTMENT. Engineering & Transportat~
CM/DCM/ACM' Dave Hill: 349-8314 ~(
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a pubhc necessity exists and findmg that pubhc
welfare and convemence requires the taking and acqu~rlng of an approxtmate 0 360 acre or
15,695 square foot parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes tn the name of the State of
Texas, actlng by and through the Texas Transportation Commtsslon and an approximate 0 1123
acre or 4,892 square foot pubhe utlhty easement tn the name of the Ctty of Denton, Texas for
U S Htghway 77, and provtdmg an effective date
Negotmttons to acquire the requared right-of-way for U S H~ghway 77 Wtdenmg Project, parcel
33D, from Mr Clyde Milton Mart~n, Gallop, New Mexico have reached an ~mpasse Mr Martin
has stated he wants $47,085 00 (3 00 per square foot) for the rlg~h~t-of-way The appraasal yields
$18,834°° ($1 20/sqft) for the right-of-way, plus $2,904 vv for damages and a total .of
- "" the
$21,738 °°and we have offered that amount We have also offered $1,467 ( 30¢/sq ft ) for
utlhty easement
OPTIONS
1 Authorize condemnatton
2 Authorize the addtttonal expenses as described above
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the authorization of condemnation to acquire th~s parcel
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council. Boards. Commisstonsl
The Plannmg & Zomng Commtsston approved the R~ght of Way Acqmsttton for U S Highway
77 Wtdenlng Project on July 23, 1997
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of the condemnation process plus the dollar amount of the award
MAP Attached
Respectfully submitted
Jer~lart~lrector
Prepared by Engineering & Transportation
Paul Wllhamson
Right-of-Way Agent
LOCATION MAP
1 559 ACRE GROSS
- g,~60 ACRE TxDOT R-O-W
= 1 199 ACRE REMAINDER
CITY Of DENTON
ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ~~s
RIGHT'OF-WAY DIVISION J.R. MARTIN
1" = 100' 3/3d/2dOO
4
Planmug and Zoning Minutes
July 23, 1997
Page 2
Ms. $chertz. Are there any other nomlnntions? If there ~ none, nomlnnt, lOl~ ~ closed.
We will vote on the nominees in the order of the:r nomm~t/on. I will 1/st the:~ name and
then after I am through ff you will raise your right h,~4 ff you are tu favor. As many as
are tu favor of ~im Bngelbrecht please raise your right h~d (Vote - 3) As many as are
tu favor of Bllan $chertz please raise your fight h~ncl (Vote - 4) The new Chair person
by tuajofity is P-glen $chertz. Thank you
For the second nomm?.e we will be electing Vice-Chatr person The floor is open
Ms Apple' I would hke to nominate Bob Poweil
Ms. Sc. hertz. Are there any further nomln~t~ons?
Mr. Moreno. I would nominate Szm P..ngelbrecht
Ms $chertz Are there any further nomm~tzons? Seetug none, nom,n~flons are closed
AS many as are tu favor of Bob Powell, please raise your right hand (vote - 4) Seetug
there is a majority, the new Vice-Chart person will be Bob Powell Congratulat/ons
III Cons/der approval of the minutes of the guly 9, 1997 meeting
Ms $chcrtz Are there any corrections? $eetug none, the minutes w/Il stand approved
as written
IV Consider malang recommendatwn to the Czty Council for the acquisition of the Right-of-
Way for U $. 377 from P.M. 2164 to 1-35
Mr Poweil That's not 377 but is 77.
Ms $chertz. You are correct Let the minutes reflect that
Mr Poweil I would tuove that we recommend to the City Council the acquismon of
lhght-of-Way for US 77 fretu PM 2104 to 1-35
Ms Ganzer Second.
Ms $chertz' Is there any discussion? All in favor, please rase your fight hand Motion
pass . (7-0)
Consider malang recommendation to the City Council for the acquisition of the Right-of-
Way for Lakeview Boulevard
Mr. Poweil' I tuove that we tuake recommendation to the City Council for the acquisition
of the Right-of-Way for Lakevlew Boulevard
.Mr llngclbrecht: Second
5
\\CH LGL\VOLl~shared\depfiLGL\Our Documents\Ordman¢cs\00\Clyd¢ Martin Condcmnauon Ordinance doc
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND FINDING THAT
PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE TAKING AND ACQUIRING
OF AN APPROXIMATE 0 360 ACRE OR 15,695 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND IN FEE SIMPLE FOR STREET PURPOSES SUCH TITLE TO BE IN THE NAME OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION AND SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE B B B & C R R
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS
AND AN APPROXIMATE 0 0455 ACRE OR 1982 SQUARE FOOT AND 0 0668 ACRE OR
2910 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS BEING LOCATED IN THE B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO
186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY
FOR ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AND IF SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY PROCEEDINGS IN
CONDEMNATION IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE
PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR US
HIGHWAY 77, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PARCEL 33D)
WHEREAS, ~t ~s hereby detenmned that a pubhc necessity exists and that pubhc welfare
and convemence hereby reqmre the acqmsmon of the real property t~tle and interests as
hereinafter described for U S H~ghway 77, and
WHEREAS, the hereinafter descnbed property ~s beheved to be owned by Clyde M~Iton
Martin (the "Owner"), NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. That pubhc necessity exists and pubhc welfare and convemence require the
acqms~tlon of the followng
a fee simple Utle for street purposes, with such fee simple title vesting in the State of Texas,
acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission ~n that certmn tract or parcel
of land conta~mng approximately 0 360 acre or 15,695 square feet, together with
improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto as more particularly described ~n
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the "Raght-of-Way
Property"),
b a public utility easement m the name of the Ctty of Denton, Texas ~n, over and across
those certain tracts or parcels of land contmmng approximately 0 0455 acre or 1982
square foot and 0 0668 acre or 2910 square foot as more particularly described in Exhtblt
"B", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, to construct, reconstruct,
install, repmr and perpetually maintmn pubhc utd~ty facflmes (the "Utd~ty Easement")
The R~ght-of-Way Property and Utility Easement are hereinafter collectively called the
"Property"
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to
make an offer for the Property to the owner of the Property, based on just compensaUon
recommended by an independent apprmsal prepared at the City Manager's direction
SECTION 3. That m the event the offer as described in Section 2 is refused by the
Owner of the Property, the City Attomey or Ins designee is hereby authorized and chrected to file
the necessary condemnation proceedings or suit and take whatever action that may be necessary
agmnst the Owner and any other parties having an interest ~n the Property to acquire fee simple
title for street purposes in the ladght of Way Property, voth such fee simple title vesting in the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission and a utility
easement in the name of the City of Denton, Texas in the Utility Easement property The cost
and expense of such acquisition shall be prod by the City of Denton
~ If it should be subsequently determined that additional parties other than
those named hereto have an interest m the Property, then in that event, the City Attorney or his
designee is authorized and directed to join smd parties as Defendants in smd condemnation
S]~CTION 5. Tins ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus the day of ., 2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORIVl
BIqlRB~~ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT 'A'
County [~enton Page 1 cf 2
Parcel 33D D-15~
H~ghway U,$, 77
Project Um~ts From ~,H 35 October, 1996
To ¥,S 380
CSJ 0195-02-
Account
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 33D
BEING A 0 360 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CALLED 1 559 ACRE TRACT CF LAND CONVEYED TO JERRY RAY MARTIN
BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN FILE NUMBER 95-R0052281, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
(DRDCT), SAID 0 360 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS
FOLLOWS
COMMENCING for reference at a 1/2.tnch iron rod found at the most northerly southwest comer of said Jerry Ray Mart~n
tract, same being the aoutheast comer cfa called 1 559 acre tract conveyed to Tax Morgan Martin by msth~ment of record
in Volume 3178, page 898 DRDCT,
THENCE N 01° 03' 34' E, along the common line between sa~d Tax Morgan Martin tract and said Jerry Ray Martin tram,
a distance of 61 98 feet to a set S/8.mch iron rod with an aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT) for the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being on the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S, Highway 77,
(1) THENCE N 01° 03' 34' E, continuing along sa~d common line, a distance of 63 11 feet to · 1/2-Inch ~r~n
rod found at the northwest comer of said Jerry Ray Martin tract, same being In the existing southwesterly
right-of-way line of U S Highway 77,
(2) THENCE S 58° 15' 32' E, along the northerly line of sa~d Jer~y Ray Martin tract and along ea~d right-of-way
line, a distance of 290 80 feet to a 1/2-1nth iron rod found for the northeast comer of said Jerry Ray Marbn
tract, same being the northweat comer of a called I 569 acre tract conveyed to R D Martin as ewdenced
by deed re~orded in Volume 31'/8, page 886 DRDCT,
(3) THENCE S 01° 34' 17' W, along the common I~ne between said Jerry Ray Martin tract and sa~d R D
Martin tract, a distance of 63 16 fact to a set 5/8-tach iron rod with an aluminum disk marked TXDOT for
the new southwesterly nght-of-way line of U S H~ghway 77,
(4) THENCE N 58° 11' 37' W, along the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S, Highway 77, a d~stance
of 145 38 feet to a set 6/8-inch Iron rod with an aluminum dlsk marked TXDOT in the common hne
between said Jerry Ray Martin tract and e called 4 acre tract conveyed to Joe W Sherrtll and Mary
LaJean Sherflll by instrument of record In Volume 605, page 464 DRDCT,
THENCE along said common, line the following 2 courses and distances,
(S) N 01° 36' 32' E, a distance of 11 79 feet to · fence comer at the northeast comer of said 4 acre
tract,
(6) N 88° 62' 38' W, a dlstanca of 19 96 feat to a sat 5/8-1nth iron rod with an aluminum disk marked
TXDOT in the new southwesterly right-of-way hne of U S Highway 77,
EXHIBIT 'A"
County Denton Page
Parcel 33D D-15-
Highway U 8 77
Project Limrts' Prom I.H. 35 October,
To U S. 380
CSJ
Account
(7) THENCE N 68° 11' 37" W, along the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S H~ghway 77, a d~stance
of 121 86 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 0 360 acre, 15,695 square feet, more or less,
of land area wrthin these metes and bounds
A plat of even survey date herewith eccompames this description
SURVEYED ON THE GROUND
OCTOBER, 1996
ESPEY HUBTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
G Dennis Quails,~ R P DaTe
Texas Registration No 4276
EXHIBIT ~A"
FIELD NOTES
TRACT I
BEING A PARCEL OF LA~D SITUATED IN A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
JEP~Y RAY M~RTIN RECORDED IN FILE NUMBER 95-R0052281, REAL
PROPERTY RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (RPRDCT), AND BEING
SITUATED IN TEE B.B.B &C.R.R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186, CITY OF
DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING at the most northern southwest corner of saad Jerry
Ray Martln tract, sa~e being the southeast corner of a tract
conveyed to Tex Morgan Mart~n, recorded ~n Volume 3178, Page 898
of the RPRDCT;
T~CE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the lane common to sa~d Martan
tract and saad Tex Morgan Martan tract, a dastance of 61 98 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING, saad poant beang ~n the new south
r~ght of way line of U S 77;
THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along the new south raght of way line of
U S 77, a distance of 121.86 feet to a poant for a corner an
the lane common to saad Jerry Ray Martan tract and a tract
conveyed to Joe W Sherra11, recorded in Volume 605, Page 464,
deed Records Denton County Texas,
THENCE N 88° 52' 38" W, along a line common to sald Tex Morgan
Martan tract and sa~d Sherr~ll, a dastance of 39 19 feet to a
poant for a corner, beang 20 feet south of and perpendicular to
the new south r~ght of way lane of U S 77,
THENCE N 58° 11' 37" W, 20 feet south of and parallel to the new
south right of way line of U S 77, a dastance 76 26 feet to a
poant for a corner an the lane co-~on to saad Jerry Ray Martan
and Saad Tex Morgan Martan,
THENCE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the lane common to saad Jerry Ray
Martan tract and to said Tex Morgan Martan tract, a d~stance of
23 27 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and conta~nang 0 0455
acres cf land, more or less.
TRACTII
Beginnang at a poant in the new south right of way lane of U S
77 and in the line comon to said Jerry Ray Martin tract and the
tract conveyed to Joe W. Sherrill, recorded in Volume 605, Page
464, deed Records Denton County Texas,
THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along the new south rLght of way lane of
U S 77, a distance of 145 38 feet to a poLnt for a corner in
the lane common to said Jerry Ray MartLn tract and a tract
conveyed to R D Martan, recorded in Volume 3178, Page 886,
RPRDCT;
THENCE N 01° 34' 17" E, along the 1Lne common to saLd Jerry Ray
MartLn tract and the saad R.D. Mart~n tract, a dLstance of 23.15
feet to a poant for a corner, said poant beLng 20 feet south of
and perpendicular to the new south raght of way 1Lne of U S 77;
THENCE N 58° 11' 37" W, 20 feet south of and parallel to the new
south raght of way 1Lne of U S 77, a dLstance 145 40 feet to a
poLnt for a corner in the line common to saLd Jerry Ray MartLn
and Said Sherrall,
THENCE N 01° 36' 32" E, along saad lane common, a c~stance of
23 14 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and contaLnLng 0 0668
acres of land, more or less.
Agenda Item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT' Engineering & Transportation
CM/DCM/ACM: Dave HIll, 349-8314 '~
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a pubhc necess:ty ex:sts and finding that public
welfare and eonvemence reqmres the taking and acqu]nng of an approximate 0 272 acre or
11,832 square foot parcel of land ~n Fee s~mple for street purposes :n the name of the State of
Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission and an approximate 0 0993
acre or 4,051 square foot public utility easement m the name of the C:ty of Denton, Texas for
U S Highway 77, and prowdmg an effective date
BACKGROUND
Negotiations to acquire the reqmred right-of-way for U S H:ghway 77 W~denmg Project, parcel
33F, from Mr R D Martin, Lake Dallas, Texas have reached an Impasse Mr Marttn has stated
he wants $35,496 00 (3 00 per square foot) for the nght-o£-way The apprmsal yields $14,198 00
($1 20/sq ~t ) for the right-of-way and we have offered that amount We have also offered
$1,300 00 ( 32¢/sq ft ) for the utility easement
OPTIONS
1 Authorize condemnation
2 Authonze the additional expenses as described above
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the authorization of condemnation to acquire this parcel
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council. Boards. Commissions]
The Planning & Zomng Commission approved the R~ght of Way Acquisition for U S H~ghway
77 Wldemng Project on July 23, 1997
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of the condemnation process plus the dollar amount of the award
MAP Attached
Respectfully submitted
Jen~lark, Dtrector
Prepared by Engmeenng & Transportation
Paul Wdhamson
R~ght-of-Way Agent
2
LOCATION MAP
1~)
I
- 0.272 ACRE TxDOT R-O-W
= 1 199 ACRE REMAINDER
CI~ OF DENTON
ENGINEERING & T~SPORTATION DEP~TMENT
RIGHT'F-WAY DIVISION J.R. ~RT~N
~"= ~00'
Planning and Zoning Minutes
July 23, 1997
Page 2
Ms. Schertz. Are there any other noml-ntlons? If there are none, nomi*~.tions are closed.
We will vote on the nomln_ees in the order of their nommAUon I vall list their name and
then after I am through if you will raise your right hand if you are in favor As mA.y as
are in favor of Jim Engelbrecht please raise your right hand (Vote - 3) As many as are
in favor of Ellen $chertz please raLse your nght hand (Vote - 4) The new Chair person
by majority is F.,llen $chenz. Thank you
For the second nominee we will be electing Vice-Chart person Thc floor ts open.
Ms Apple' I would l~ke to nominate Bob Powell
Ms. $chertz Are there any further nommAUons?
Mr. Moreno' I would nominate Jim Hagelbrecht
Ms $chertz Are there any further nominations? Seeing none, nomlnntions are closed
As many as are in favor of Bob Powell, please raise your light hand (Vote - 4) Seeing
there ts a ma$onty, the new Vice-Chair person will be Bob Powell Conl~atulatlons.
11I Consider approval of the minutes of the July 9, 1997 meeting
Ms $chertz Are there any corrections? Seeing none, the minutes will stand approved
as written
z~IV Consider mahng recommendation to the City Counc~l for the acqmsmon of the lhght-of-
Way for U 3. 377 from F M 2164 to
Mr Powcll That's not 377 but ts 77
Ms $chertz' You are correct. Let the minutes reflect that
Mr. Powell I would move that we recommend to the City Councxl thc acqutsiuon of
Right-of-Way for US 77 from FM 2164 to 1-35
Ms. O ,an, zer: Second.
Ms Schertz' Is there any discussion? All in favor, please raise your right hand Mouon
passes (7-0)
V Consider making recommendation to the City Council for the acqmsitton of the Right-of-
Way for Lakeview Boulevard
Mr Powell. I move that we make recommendation to the City Council for the acqmsition
of the Right-of-Way for Lakeview Boulevard
.Mr. Engelbrecht. Second
\\CH LGL\VOLlksharod\dept\LGL\Our Documents\Ordtnanccs~00\R D Mamn Condemnation Ordinance doc
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND FINDING THAT
PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE TAKING AND ACQUIRING
OF AN APPROXIMATE 0 272 ACRE OR ! 1,832 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND IN FEE SIMPLE FOR STREET PURPOSES SUCH TITLE TO BE IN THE NAME OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION AND SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE B B B & C R R
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO I86 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS
AND AN APPROXIMATE 0 0993 ACRE OR 4,051 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BEING LOCATED IN
THE BBB & CRR SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON,
DENTON COUNTY TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO MAKE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND IF SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY PROCEEDINGS IN CONDEMNATION IN ORDER TO
ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR U S HIGHWAY 77, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PARCEL 33F)
WHEREAS, it ~s hereby determined that a public necessity exists and that public welfare
and convemence hereby require the acquisition of the real property title and interests as
hereinafter described for U S Highway 77, and
WHEREAS, the heremafler described property is believed to be owned by R D Martin
(the "Owner"), NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION l, That public necessity exists and public welfare and convenience require the
acqms~tlon of the following
a fee s~mple tffie for street purposes, with such fee simple title vesting in the State of Texas,
acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission in that certmn tract or parcel
of land contmnmg approximately 0272 acre or 11,832 square feet, together with
improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto as more particularly described in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the "Pdght-of-Way
Property"),
b a public utility easement m the name of the City of Denton, Texas in, over and across that
certain tract or parcel of land contmmng approximately 0 0993 acre or 4,051 square feet
as more particularly described m Exhibit "B", attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, to construct, reconstruct, ~nstall, repmr and perpetually maintain pubhc utility
facilities (the "Utility Easement")
The Raght-of-Way Property and Utthty Easement are hereinafter collectively called the
"Property"
SECTION 2. The C~ty Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and darected to
make an, offer for the Property to the owner of the Property, based on just compensat, on
recommended by an independent apprmsal prepared at the City Manager's direction
SECTION 3, That ~n the event the offer as described m Section 2 is refused by the
Owner of the Property, the City Attorney or h,s designee is hereby authorized and al, retted to file
the necessary condemnat, on proceechngs or suit and take whatever action that may be necessary
against the Owner and any other parties having an interest in the Pwperty to acquire fee s~mple
t~tle for street purposes m the Raght of Way Property, with such fee s~mple title vesting in the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commiss~on and a utility
easement in the name of the City of Denton, Texas in the Utility Easement property The cost
and expease of such aeqmslt~on shall be prod by the City of Denton
SECTION 4, If ~t should be subsequently determined that additional parties other than
those named hereto have an interest m the Property, then in that event, the City Attorney or his
designee is authorized and directed to.loin smd parties as Defendants in smd condemnation
SECTION ~ Th~s ordinance shall become effective ~mmethately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ., 2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
EXHIBIT
County Denton Page 1 of 2
Parcel 33F D-15-
Highway y,S 77
Project Limits From I,H 38 October, 1
To U.S.
CSJ 0195-02-
Aooount
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 33F
BEING A 0 272 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE B B B & C R R SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 186, IN DENTCN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CALLED I 889 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO R D MARTIN BY
INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 886, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEY~S
(DRDCT) 8AID 0 272 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS
FOLLOWS
COMMENCING for reference at a 1/2-Inch Iron rod found at the southeast comer of said R D. Martin tract, same being
the southwest comer of a called 1 $89 acre tract conveyed to Jsny Ray Martin and Queva E Martin (Queva Martin tram)
by instrument of record In Volume 3178, page 918 DRDCT,
THENCE N 01 ° 34' 17' E, along the common line between said R D Martin tract and said Queva Martin tract, a distance
of 284 21 feet to a set 5/8-1noh ~ron rod w~th an aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for
the POINT OF BEGINNING; said point being on the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S Highway 77,
(1) THENCE N 68° 11' 37~ W, along the new southwesterly dght of way line of U S Highway 77. a d~stance
of 216 36 feet to a set S/8-1noh Iron rod with an aluminum disk marked TXDOT In the common hne
between said R D Martin tract and a called 1 859 acre tract conveyed to Jerry Ray Martin by instrument
of record in File Number 95-R0052281 DRDCT,
(2) THENCE N 01° 34' 17' E, along said common hne, a distance of 63 16 feet to a 1/2-tach iron rod found
for the northwest comer of said R D Martin tract, the same being m the existing southwesterly right-of-w-ay
line of U S Highway 77;
(3) THENCE $ 68° 15' 32' E, along the northerly line of smd R D Martin tract and the existing southwesterly
right-of-way line of said U S Highway 77, · distance of 216 21 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found at the
northeast comer of said R D Martin tract, same being the northwest comer of sa~d Queva Mart~n tract
EXHIBIT 'A'
County Denton Page 2 of 2
Parcel 33F O.15-
Highway U S. 77
ProJect Umits From I,H. 35 October, 1996
To U.S 380
CS.J' 019S-O2-
Account
(4) THENCE S 01' :34' 17' W, along said common line, a distance of 63 44 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING
and oontainlng 0 272 acre, 11,832 square feet, more or less of land area w~thln these metes and bounds
A plat of even survey date herewith aooompanlea this description
SURVEYED ON THE GROUND
OCTOBER, 1996
ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC
G D-ennls~Qualls, R P.~-~ Da:e
Texas Registration No 4276
EXHIBIT "A"
FIELD NOTES
BEING A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
R D M~RTIN RECORDED IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 886, P~AL PROPERTY
RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (RPRDCT), AND BEING SITUATED IN
THE TH0t~S TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 AND THE B B B &C R R
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186, CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
BEGINNING at a poant an the new south raght of way lane of U S
77 and the 1Lne common to sa~d R D Martan tract (west 1Lne)
and a tract conveyed to Jerry Ray MartLn, recorded Ln Volume
3178, Page 918 of the RPRDCT,
THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along the new south r~ght of way lLne of
U S 77, a d~stance of 265.35 feet to a poLnt for a corner Ln
the 1Lne common to saLd R D MartLn tract (east l~ne) and the
tract conveyed to Jerr~ Ray MartLn (west 1Lne), by Lnstrument of
record an FLle Number 95-R0052281, RPRDCT,
THENCE S 01° 34' 17" W, along a 1Lne common to saLd R D Mart~n
tract and saLd Jerry Ray MartLn, a dLstance of 23 15 feet to a
poLnt for a corner,
THENCE N 58° 11' 37" W, 20 feet south of and per~endacular to the
new south r~ght of way line of U S 77, a dLstance 216 35 feet
to a poLnt on the lane common to sa~d R D MartLn tract (west
lane) and the saLd Jerry Ray MartLn tract (east 1Lne),
THENCE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the lane common to saad R D
MartLn tract and saLd Jerry Ray Martan tract, a dLstance of
23 15 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and contaanang 0 0993
acres of land, more or less
Agenda No Item
Agenda
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET 0ate
--
AGEND~ DATE. June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT Engineering &.Tran~....
CM/DCM/ACM: Dave Hill, 349 8314
SUBJECT
Consider adoptmn of an ordinance declarAng a public necessary exmts and finding that public
welfare and convemence requires the taking and acqmrmg of an approximate 0 267 acre or
11,629 square foot parcel of land m fee sample for street purposes m the name of the State of
Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Comm~smon, an approximate 0 0994 acre
or 4,331 78 square foot pubhc utd~ty easement m the name of the CAty of Denton, Texas and an
approximate 0 332 acre or 14,446 square foot parcel of land drainage easement m the name of
the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportanon Commission for U S
H~ghway 77, and provAd~ng an effecttve date
BACKGROUND
NegotmtAons to acqmre the reqmred right-of-way for U S Highway 77 W~demng ProJect, parcel
33A & 33AE, from Ms Carolyn S MeKmzAe, Rason, Arkansas have reached an Ampasse Ms
McKanzm has responded An writing (letter attached) wAth a counter offer of $57,102 oo (1 50 per
square foot) for the right-of-way The apprmsal y~elds $12,327 0o ($1 06/sq f~ ) for the right-of-
way, plus $13,781 00 ($I 06/sq ft x 90%) for the drmnage easement, plus $13,215 o0 for damages
and a total of $39,323 00 and we have offered that amount We have also offered $1,300 oo
( 30¢/sq R ) for the utility easement (Ms McKmzAe is agreeable to accept as stated ~n her letter
attached)
OPTIONS
1 Authorize condemnatAon
2 Authorize the addAttonal expenses as described above
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the authorization of condemnatmn to acqmre this parcel
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council. Boards. CommlssAonsl
The Planning & Zoning CommAsmon approved the Raght of Way Acqmsltlon for U S Highway
77 W~demng Project on July 23, 1997
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of the condemnation process plus the dollar amount of the award
MAP Attached
Respectfully submitted
Jerr~ark(/D~ector
Prepared by Eng~neenng'~/Transportation
Paul Wdhamson
R~ght-of-Way Agent
2
LOCATION MAP
3
/ /
/ f
t /
COT
~E CreES ADD, ION
Cob N Pg 320 PR
1 559 ACRE GROSS 0
_ _o_w
- 0,~32 ACRE TxDOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT
= 0 960 ACRE REMAINDER
CI'~ OF DENTON
ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT chrvs
RIGHT-OF-WAY DIVISION ~. R. MARTIN
1" = 100' 3/30/5000
Page 2
Ms. Scheriz: Are there any other nomlnA~ions? If there are none, nomtnailons are closed
We will vo~e on ~he nominees m ~he order of their nomination. I ~ li~ their name and
then after I am through if you will raise your right hand if you are in favor. As many as
are in favor of Jim Engelbrecht please raise your right hand. (Vo~e - 3) As many as are
in favor of Ellen $cherlz please raise your fight hand. (Vo~e - 4) The new ChA,r person
by majority is Ellen $chenz. T~A,~ you.
Nor the second nominee we will be electing Vice-ChAir person. The floor is open
Ms Apple' I would like to nomt,~Ate Bob Powell.
Ms. Scbertz' Are there any funber nom-~ations?
Mr. Moreno. I would nomlna~e Jim Engelbrecht
Ms. $cberlz: Are there any furdler nominauons? Seeing none, nomi,~Ations are closed
As many as are in favor of Bob Powell, please raise your nght hand. (Vo~e - 4) Seeing
there ~s a majority, ~he new Vice-Chair person vall be Bob Powell Congralulauons
Consider approval of the minutes of the luly 9, 1997 meeting
Ms. $chenz: Are there any corrections? Seenl~ none, the m~mltes will stand approved
Consider mAl~,ng recommendation to the C~ty Council for the acqumfion of the Right-of-
Way for U.$ ~77 from F M. 2164 to 1-35
Mr. Powelh That's not 377 but is 77.
Ms. Scher~z: You are correct. Let the minutes reflect
Mr. Powelh I would move that we recommend to the City Counc~l the acqulsiuon of
Right-of-Way for US 77 from NM 2164 to 1-35
Ms. G ,a~zer: Second.
MS. Sche~z: Is there any discussion? All in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion
passes. (7-0)
Comider malang recommendation to the City Council for the acqmsltion of file Right-of-
Way for Lakeview Boulevard.
Mr. Powell' I move that we make recommendation to the City Council for the acqulsiuon
of the Ihght-of-Way for Lskeview Boulevard
Mr. Engelbrecht: Second.
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND FINDING THAT
PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE TAKING AND ACQUIRING
OF AN APPROXIMATE 0 267 ACRE OR 11,629 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND IN FEE SIMPLE FOR STREET PURPOSES SUCH TITLE TO BE IN THE NAME OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION AND SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS
AND AN APPROXIMATE 0 0994 ACRE OR 4,331 78 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BEING LOCATED IN
THE THOMAS TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 IN THE CITY OF DENTON,
DENTON COUNTY TEXAS AND AN APPROXIMATE 0 332 ACRE OR 14,446 SQUARE
FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY
AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BEING LOCATED IN
THE THOMAS TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 IN THE CITY OF DENTON,
DENTON COUNTY TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO MAKE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND IF SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY PROCEEDINGS IN CONDEMNATION IN ORDER TO
ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR U S HIGHWAY 77, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PARCEL 33A, 33AE)
WHEREAS, ~t is hereby determined that a public necessity exists and that pubhc welfare
and convenience hereby require the acqms~tion of the real property title and interests as
hereinafter descrthed for U S H~ghway 77, and
WHEREAS, the heremat~er described property is believed to be owned by Carolyn S,
McKlnz~¢ (the "Owner"), NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. That pubhc necessity exists and public welfare and convemence reqmre the
acqms~t~on of the following
a fee simple tttle for street purposes, with such fee s~mple title vesting m the State of Texas,
acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission m that certain tract or parcel
of land containing apprommately 0267 acre or 11,629 square feet, together w~th
~mprovements thereon and appurtenances thereto as more particularly described ~n
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the "R~ght-of-Way
Property"),
6
b a pubhc utility easement ~n the name of the Clty of Denton, Texas ~n, over and across that
certain tract or parcel of land containing approximately 0 332 acre or 14,446 square feet
as more particularly described m Exbabat "B", attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, to construct, reconstruct, ~nstall, repair and perpetually mmntaln pubhc utility
facflmes (the "Utility Easement"), and
c a drainage easement m the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Transportatwn Commission m, over and across that certain tract or parcel of land
eontmmng approximately 0 0994 acre as more particularly described m Exbablt "C",
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, to construct, reconstruct, install,
repair and perpetually mmntam drmnage facfl~tles (the "Drainage Easement")
The Right-of-Way Property, Utflaty Easement and Drainage Easement are hereinafter
collectively called the "Property"
SECTION 2, The C~ty Manager or bas designee is hereby authorized and d~reeted to
make an offer for the Property to the owner of the Property, based on just eompensahon
recommended by an independent appraisal prepared at the City Manager's dlrect~on
SECTION 3. That m the event the offer as descnbed m Section 2 is refused by the
Owner o£the Property, the C~ty Attorney or bas designee is hereby authorized and d~reeted to file
the necessary condenmatwn proceedmgs or su~t and take whatever action that may be necessary
against the Owner and any other partaes hawng an interest in the Property to acquare fee s~mple
title for street purposes ~n the Raght of Way Property, with such fee sample t~tle vestang ~n the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, a utility easement
in the name of the C~ty of Denton, Texas in the Utility Easement property and a drainage
easement m the name of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation
Commlsswn m the Draanage Easement property The cost and expense of such acqmsltlon shall
be paid by the City of Denton
SECTION 4. If ~t should be subsequently detenmned that additional part,es other than
those nanled here~n have an interest m the Property, then m that event, the City Attorney or bas
designee as authonzed and darected to join smd part~es as Defendants in said condemnation
SECTION 5 Th~s ordinance shall become effective ~mmed~ately upon ~ts passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED flus the day of ., 2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
Page 2 of 3
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
Page 3 of 3
EXHIBIT 'A'
County ~enton Page 1 of 2
Parcel 33A D-15-
Highway [,J.$ 77
Project Limits From I~H 35 October,
To U $
CSJ 0195-02-
Account
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 35A
BEING A 0267 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOI~BY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288, iN
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAB, AND BEING A PART OF A CALLED 1 SS9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO JESSIE
M ANNE. AR BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 910, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS (DRDCT). SAID 0 267 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING for reference at the so-theast comer of the Jessie M Annear called 1,559 acre tract, from which a 1/2-in ch
~rcn rod found bears S 00° 19' 27'W, a distance of I 13 feet,
THENCE N 01 ° 0~3' 34' E, along the east line of sa~d Annear tract, a d~stanca of 247 30 feet to a set 5/8-Inch iron rod w~h
an aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transportation (1~XDOT) for the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being
on the new southwesterly right-of, way line of U S Highway 77,
(1) THENCE N 68° 11' 37' W0 along the new southwesterly right-of-way line of U S Highway 77, a distance
of 216 58 feet to a set 5/8-Inch iron rod with an aluminum disk marked 'FXDOT, in the common hne
between said Jessie M Annear tract and that certain Tract 1 conveyed to David A Coggln, Trustee by
Instrument of record In Volume 2614, page 84.5 DRDCT,
(2) THENCE N 01° 05' 41' E, along sa~d common hne, a distance of 62 31 feet to · 1/2-inch Iron rod found
for the northwest comer of sa~d Jessie M Annear tract, the same being m the existing southwesterly nght-
of-way line of U S. Highway 77;
(3) THENCE S 58° 15' 32' E, along the northeHy line of said Jessie M Annear tract and the ex~sbng
southwesterly right-of-way line of said U S HIghway 77, a distance of 216 39 feet to a 1/2-1nch ~ron rod
found at the northeasterly comer of said Jessie M Annear tract, the same being the northwest comer of
a called 1 569 acrs tract conveyed to Tax Morgan Martin as evidenced by deed recorded in Volume 3178,
page 898 DRDCT,
EXHIBIT 'A'
Page 2 of 2
County Denton D-15-
Parcel 33A
Highway U S 7'( October, 1996
Project Umlts' From ~ H 35,
To L} S, 380
CSJ. 0195-02-
Account
(4) THENCE $ 01° 03' 34' W, along said common hne, a d~stance of 6262 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, end contalnlng 0 267 acre, 11,629 square feet, more or less of land area within these metes
and bounds
A plat of even survey date herewith accompanies th~s description
SURVEYED ON THE GROUND
OCTOBER, 1996
ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
' G Den~s Quails, R.PI::I~' Cate
Texas Registration No 4276
~0
~IELD NOTES
BEING A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED 1N A TRACT OF iJ~D- COI~v~YED TO
iESSiE M ANNEA~ RECOP~DED IN VOLb/4E 3!78r PAGE 910 ~EAL
PROPERTY RECORDS OF DENTON COQ-~TY~ TEXAS (RFRDCT) A~ BEING
SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOBY SURVEY~ ABST~ACT NO 1288 CiTY OT
DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEX~S, AND BEING MOP~ PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
CO~4ENCiNG at the southeast corner of saza Am_near uract, same
bezng ~he southwest corner of a tract ¢onve¥~a to Tex Morqan
· ~iartln, recorded in Volume 3178, Page 898 of the RPRDCT,
TBENCE N 01° 03' 34" E, along the izne common to saz~ Annear aha
sazd Martzn, a d~stance of 224 03 ~eet to ~be POINT OF
BEGINNING, said poznt beLng 20 feet south of and perp_end~cular
to the new south r~ght of way l~ne of U S v~,
tHENCE N 58: 11' 37" W, 20 fee= south of an= perpendzcular to the
new south rzght of way lmne of U S 77, a d~stancm 216 60 feet
=o a pomnt on the west lzne of sazd Annear tract, and the west
lane of trace oonve~ed to David A Cogg~ns, Trustee trac~ one
recorded ~n Volume 2614~ Page 845,
!HENCE N 0!° 05~ 41" E~ along a lzne common Do sa~d Annear ~ract
and sazd Coggzn tract one, a dzstance of 23 26 feet to a poznt
an uhe new south rzght of way of U S 77~
THENCE $ 58~ 11' 37" E, along the new south rzgnu of way imne of
U S 77, a distance of 216.58 feet to a pomn% zn the east l~ne
sazd Annear tract for a corner,
THENCE S 0i~ Ob' 34~ W, along the ~ast imne of sa~ Annear, a
dlstance of 23 27 fe~t to the POINT OF BEGiNI~ING, an~ con=a/hang
0 0994 acres of iandr more or less
EXHIBIT "A"
County Denton ~ Psge 1 of 2
Parcel 33AE D*15-
H~gl"~vay U S 77
Project hm~ts From I H 35 December 1998
To U S 380
CSJ 01gs-02-
Account:
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 33AE
BEING A 0 332 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE THOMAS TOLBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1288 iN
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CAI I PD 1 559 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO .F.F.~ =
M ANNEAR BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3178, PAGE 910, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DE qTGN
COUNTY, TEXAS (DRDCT) SAID 0 332 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY M~- ~ ~-S AND
BOUNDS AS FQLLOWS
COMMENCING for refere,,ce at the southeast comer of the JesaJe M Annsar celled 1 559 acre tract, from which a 1/2-~ncn
~ron rod found bearS S 00° 1 g' 27" W, a distance of 1 13 feet;
THENCE N 01' 03' 34" E, along the east line of said Annesr tract, a distance of 216 46 feet to a set 5/84nch ~ron md w~th an
aluminum disk marked Texas Department of Transportation ('rXDOT) for the POINT OF BEGINNING,
(1) THENCE S 31 ° 41' 32" W, ¢msaing a po~on of said Jessie M Annsar tract, a distance of 251 77 feet to a
set 60d nail In a Bots d 'arc tree, in the common line between said Jessie M Annsar tract and that certain Lot
1, Block 1, Lake Claes Addition, an addroon to the City of Denton per plat recorded in Cabinet N, Page 320 of
the Plat Records of Denton County, Texas,
(2) THENCE N 88' 52' 38" W, along sa~d common line, a distance of 58 07 feet to the southwest comer of sa~d
Jessie M Annesr tract, the same being in the norttnvest comer of said I.et 1, Block 1, Lake Cilia-, Addition a
found Y-inch Iron rod,
(3) THENCE N 31 ° 41' 32" E, crossing a po~on of sa~d Je_~_-!e M Annsar tract, a distance of 307 91 feet to a set
5/8,1nc~ Iron rod w~ an aluminum d~sk marked Texas Department of Transportation for the new sour right-
of-way llne of said U S Highway 77,
(4) THENCE S 58° 11' 37" E, along the new south dght..of-way I~ne of said Highway 77, a d~stanco of 34 29 ~'ee:
to a set 5/84rich iron rod w~th an aluminum disk marked Texas Depara'nent of Transportation In the easterly
I~ne of said Jessie M Annesr t]'act;
(5) THENCE S 01' 03' 34' W, along the easterly I~ne of said Jessie M Annear tract, a d~stance of 30 84 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 0 332 ac=e, 14,446 square feet. mom or less of land area w~th~n
these metes and bounds
A prat of even survey date herewith accompames this descnpi3on
SURVEYED, ON THE GROUND
DECEMBER, 1998
PBS&J
B Glenn Cro~ch, R 13 LS Date ....
Texas Reglstml]on NO 5255
Carolyn S McKmme
October 6,1999 P O Box 285
Rlson, AR 71665
Phone (870) 357-8365
Mr Paul Wflhamson
City Hall West
221 N Elm
Denton, TX 76201
Dear Mr Wflhamson
I have reviewed the Offer Letter, Appraisal Report and Real Estate Contract for the purchase of
parcels no 33A and ~3AE, U S Highway 77 in Denton
~"-- I agree with the offer of $1,300 00 for the twenty foot wide utility easement along and adjacent to
the new right of way line
After reviewing the reports, I will agree to sell the above parcels for $1 50 a square foot
Here is my proposal
WHOLE PROPERTY
I 559 ac(67,910sf) ~ $1 50/sf $101,865
PART ACQUIRED
0 267 ac(11,629 sO X $1 50/sf $ 17,444
0 332 ac(14,446 sf) X $1 50/sf 21,669
TOTAL ROW & EASEMENT $ 39,113
REMAINDER PROPERTY
Market Value Before Acquisition $ 62,752
Market Value After Acquisition 44,763
BENEFITS/IE txMAGES $ 17,989
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE
Row Acqmsmon $ 17,444
Easement Estate $ 21,669
Damages (Benefits) $ 17,989
Total Purchase Price $ 57,102
According to the Apprmsal Report, the remmnder property would lose apprommately 21% of the
pre-purchase value
According to the report, the shape of the tract wall be "slmdar as in the before" I do not agree
w~th th~s Instead of one piece of property, I will now have two triangular shaped p~eces of
property w~th a drainage ditch between them One piece will not have any access, so ~s fmrly
useless
I hope to hear from you soon
S~ncerely,
Carolyn S McKlnz~e
, Agenda item , ~'-/-~ '
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT' Engineering & Trans~~
CM/DCM/ACM. Dave Hill, 349-8314 ~
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring a public necessity exists and finding that public
welfare and convenience requires the takmg and acquiring of an approximate 0 010 acre or 452
square foot parcel of land in fee simple for street purposes such title to be an the name of the
State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission for U S Highway
77, and providing an effective date
BACKGI~OUND
Negotiations to acquire the required nght of way for U S Highway 77 Widening Project, parcel
37, from Mr John Pietrobon, Unique International, Ltd, Bedford, Texas has reached an
impasse The appraisal offer of $1,044 00 ($2 31/sq ft ) was rejected Mr Pietrobon has
requested that the City purchase his entire lot for $20,000 00, as evidenced in a letter herein We
have no interest in purchasing the entire house lot and feel that the proposed right-of-way tract
does not negatwely affect the bulldabllaty of the lot as Mr Pietrobon malntams We have a
written opimon from Greg Mitchell, Bulldmg Official, which supports our posmon regarding
impact (~ncluded as back-up) A 16' pubhc utility easement currently exists by plat, along the
current U S 77 right-of-way line, within Mr P~etrobon's lot The existing easement absorbs the
bulk of the proposed right-of-way acquisition tract, thus the integrity of the ongmal braiding
envelope IS mmntmned Saleabihty and ultimate development of the tract for a tangle family
residence ~s challenging because of ~ts close proximity to existing U S Highway 77, the impact
of the proposed widening ~s negligible in our view Mr Pietrobon owns the first four
undeveloped lots on the north side of Windsor Drive, east of the North Elm / Windsor Dnve
intersection At one time dunng our dialogue with him, Mr Pietrobon had asked about the
hkehhood of getting the four tracts re-zoned from single family to allow for duplexes He
indicated if he could get the zoning changed then he would "work with us" on the right-of-way
issue ! told ham that I would facIhtate his apphcation request in any way I could but the ultimate
decision would always be at the d~scretion of the Planning & Zoning Commission and City
Council I visited with Mark Donaldson, former Assistant Director of Planning, on the viability
of such a rezomng application Mark related to me that such a request would not be supported
by his department's staff I contacted Mr Pietrobon and briefed him on my findings He told
me he did not want to risk the several thousand dollars worth of plat work and engmeenng costs
to seek a zoning change that had no staff support and a high potential for derail From that point
on his potation has been for the City to purchase the entire lot for $20,000 00
OPTIONS
1 Authorize condemnation
2 Authorize the additional expenses as described above
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the authorlzat~on of condemnation to acqmre th~s parcel
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council. Boards. Comm~ss~ons}
The Planning & Zomng Comm~ssmn approved the R~ght of Way Acqmsltmn for U S H~ghway
77 W~denmg ProJect on July 23, 1997
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of the condemnation process plus the dollar amount of the award
MAP
Attached
Respectfully submitted
Prep?ed by Eng~neenng & Transportation
Paul Wflhamson
Pdght-of-Way Agent
LOCATION MAP
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'o.-"~.~ ~. // / ~ ~
- 0.010 ACRE TxDOT R-O-W
= 0 154 ACRE REMAINDER
~1~ OF DENTON
EN~INEERIN~ & T~SPORTATION DEPARTMENT c,~
RIGHT'F-WAY DIVISION ~
= 50' ~/~/~
l~lanmng a,nd Zoalng Minutes
July 23, 1997
Page 2
Ms. $chertz Are there any other nom~natiens? If there are none, nomlnAUons are dosed.
We will vote on the nominees in the order of their nommAUon I will list their name and
then after I am through ~fyou will raise your right hand ~fyou are m favor As many as
are m favor of Jm~ Engelbrecht please ra~e your right hand. (Vote - 3) As many as are
in favor of Ellen $chertz please raise your right hand (Vote - 4) The new ChA,r person
by majority is Ellen $chertz. ThAnk you
For the second nominee we will be electing Vice-Chair person The floor ~s open
Ms Apple' I would like to nominate Bob Powell
Ms $chertz Are there any further nommauons?
Mr Moreno I would nominate Jim F_agelbrecht
Ms Schertz' Are there any further nomlqations? Seeing none, nominations are closed
As many as are m favor of Bob Poweil, please raise your right hand. (Vote - 4) Secmg
there ~s a majority, the new Vice-Chair person will be Bob Powell Congramlauons
IH Consider approval of the minute8 of the July 9, 1997 meeting
Ms $cherU:. Are there any corrections? Seeing none, the rmnutes will stand approved
as written
IV Consider making recommendation to the City Council for the acquisition of the Right-of-
Way for U.$ 377 from F.M. 2164 to 1-35
Mr Poweil That's not 377 but is 77
Ms $chertz: You are correct. Let the minutes reflect that
Mr Powell I would move that we recommend to the City Council the acquls~uon of
Right-of-Way for US 77 from PM 2164 to 1-35
Ms Oanzer. Second
Ms. $cherlz' Is there any d~scussion? Ail m favor, please nnse your right hand Motion
passes (7-0)
V Consider making recommendation to the City Councti for the acqu~mon of the Right-of-
Way for Lakeview Boulevard.
Mr. Powdl I move that we make recommendation to the City Council for the acquisition
of the Right-of-Way for Lakeview Boulevard
2vlr. Engelbrecht: Second
\\CH LOL\VOLl~zhared~depfiLOL\Our Documcnts\Ordlnances\00~Unique Interna CondemnaUon Ordinance doc
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND FINDING THAT
PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE TAKING AND ACQUIRING
OF AN APPROXIMATE 0 010 ACRE OR 452 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND IN FEE SIMPLE FOR STREET PURPOSES SUCH TITLE TO BE IN THE NAME OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION AND SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE B B B & C R R
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 186 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN OFFER TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AND IF SUCH OFFER IS
REFUSED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY
PROCEEDINGS IN CONDEMNATION IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY
NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FOR U S HIGHWAY 77, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(PARCEL 37)
WHEREAS, it ~s hereby determined that a pubhc necessity exists and that pubhc welfare
and convcmence hereby require the acqmslt~on of fee s~mple t~tle for street purposes, w~th such
fee s~mple t~tle vesting in the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation
Commission an the hereinafter described land for the for U S Highway 77 and that the C~ty of
Denton should acquire said property necessary for said purpose at the City's cost and expense,
and
WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property ~s beheved to be owned by Umque
International, LTD (the "Owner"), NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. That pubhe necessity exists and pubhc welfare and convenience reqmre the
acquisition of fee rumple title for street purposes, w~th such fee s~mple title vesting in the State of
Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission ~n that certain tract or parcel
of land contaimng approximately 0 010 acre or 452 square feet, together with improvements
thereon and appurtenances thereto as more particularly described m Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference (the "Property")
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designee ~s hereby authorized and d~rected to
make an offer for the Property to the owner of the Property, based on just compensation
recommended by an independent appraisal prepared at the C~ty Manager's direction
SECTION 3. That m the event the offer as described in Section 2 is refused by the
Owner of the Property, the C~ty Attorney or his designee ~s hereby authorized and directed to file
the necessary eondenmation proceechngs or stat and take whatever action that may be necessary
against the Owner and any other parties having an ~nterest m the Property to acqture fee s~mple
title for street purposes In the Property, wlth such fee s~mple title vesting m the State of Texas,
actang by and through the Texas Transportation ComllllSSlOn The cost and expense of such
aequasataon shall be paid by the Caty of Denton
SECTION 4. If It should be subsequently determined that addataonal parties other than
those named hereto have an interest an smd property, then ~n that event, the C~ty Attorney or his
desagnee is authorized and d~rected to joan smd part,es as Defendants m saad condemnation
~ This orchnanee shall become effective ammed~ately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tbas the day of ,2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT 'A"
County D~nton Page 1 of 1
Highway U.S. 77
Project Umits. From I.H. 35 Rev October 27, 1994
To U.S. 3SO
CSJ 0195-02.
Account
FIELD NOTES FOR PARCEL 37
BEING A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILL McCLELLAN, TRUSTEE,
RECORDED IN VOLUME 2899, PAGE 59, DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (DRDCT), SAME BEING
OUT OF BLOCK 2, LOT 18 OF THE SNIDER ADDITION, SECTION ONE, RECORDED IN CABINET D, PAGE 113,
MAP RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS (MRDCT}, AND BEING SITUATED IN THE B.B.B & C R R
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 188, CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS;
COMMENCING for reference at a found 1/2-Inch iron rod for the northeast comer of said Lot 18 end the aoutheas!
corner of Lot 17, Block 2 of eald Snyder Addition, eame being a point In the existing west right of way line of
Windsor Drive (a 60-foot right of way) end eeld point being in a non-tangent circular curve to the right having a
radius of 510.83 feet;
THENCE along the east property line of said Lot 18 and along said curve to the right through a delta angle
of 05° 11' 09', an arc dletance of 46.23 feet, end having a chord which bears S 31 o 16' 49' W, a distance of
46.22 feet to · set 5/8-1nch rod for the POINT OF BEGINNING, being in the new north right of way line of
U S. 77, end being in a non-tangent circular curve to the right havtng· radius of 510.83 feet;
(1) THENCE continuing eouthweetariy, along the east I.ne of said McClellan tract and along said curve
to the right through a delta angle of 02° 46' 35', an arc distance of 24.75 feet, and having a
chord which bears S 35° 06' 06' W, a distance of 24.75 feet to a pmnt for the southeast corner
of said Lot 18, same being a point on the existing north right of way line of U.S 77;
(2) THENCE N 68° 09' 24' W, along a line common to sa~d McClellan tract and said existing north
right of way line of U.S. 77, a distance of 84.70 feet to · set 518-inch iron rod with an aluminum
cap, said point being on the new north right of way line of U.S. 77, and being in · non-tangent
circular curve to the left having a radius of 3759 72 feet;
(3) THENCE southeasterly, along the new north right of way line of U.S 77, and along said curve to
the left, through a delta angle of 00° 58' 25', an arc distance of 63 89 feet, and having a chord
which bears S 62° 14' 30' E, a distance of 63 89 feet to a set 5/8-inch iron rod wtth an
aluminum cap,
(4) THENCE N 79° 49' 43' E, with the new north right of way line of U.6 77, a distance of 30 12
feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 0 010 acre, or 452 square feet of land, more
Or ieee.
John F Wilder,' R.P.L.S. Date
Texae No 4285
Treasure Star Prope~ttes Fund, Inc
P O Box 1896
Arhngton, Texas 76004
January 21, 2000
City of Denton
Engineering &Transportatton Dept
221 North Elm Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Attention Paul Wdhamson
Re' Lot 18, Block 2, Snlder Addmon, Section One
Dear S~r
As stated m my letter to you of September 18, 1999 and the numerous conversations with you
smee then, I cannot accept the right of way aeqms~tlon as proposed Our contentmn has been and
remmns that expropriating 25 feet of frontage on tlus corner lot will result ~n an unmarketable
piece of land under ~ts present zomng It would be unmarketable not only because of the severe
reduction tn frontage, but also because a corner lot on an expanded tughway ~s not a desirable
feature
Our posmon remmns that the City purchase the entire lot and for tlus lot, I am prepared to accept
an offer of $20,000 00,
Please advise of the City's position
S~ncerely,
John P~etrobon
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. 221N ELM. DENTON, TEXAS 76201
(940) 349-8350 · FAX (940) 349.7707. DFW METRO 434 2529
September 7, 1999
.l'ohn Peltrobon
324 W Windsor
Denton, TX
Dear Mr Pe~trobon
The proposed right-of-way acquisition on Lot 18, Block 2 will have no impact on the net
bufldable area of this lot The portion of your property that is being proposed as right-of-
way is totally contained wlttun a sixteen-foot utility easement City of Denton regulations
prohibit structures of any kind from being erected within this designated utility easement
If you should have any questions regarding this issue please feel free to contact me at
940 349 8360
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE. June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT. Planning Department
CM/DCM/ACM' David H~ll, 349-8314'"'-~.f"~
SUBJECT - Z-00-007 (PrtmeCo Communications)
Hold a pubhc heanng and consider approving a Detmled Plan for approximately 0 08 acres
w~thm Planned Development 172 (PD-172) zoning dmtnct The property ~s located on the south
end of the corner of Nowhn Road and Nowhn Road The intent is to install new famhtles at an
existing cellular telephone tower s~te The Planning and Zomng Commission recommended
approval (7-0) w~th condmons
BACKGROUND
The apphcant has requested to add a 10' x 13' equipment shelter to an existing 60' x 60' cellular
telephone tower site located near the bend of Nowhn Road ~n southeast Denton (see Attachment
1) Because the property ~s located within a Planned Development, a Detaded Plan needs to be
approved before th~s bmld~ng can be put m place
~' The subject property is located m the Planned Development 172 (PD-172) zoning district
The Concept Plan for PD-172, approved by Ordinance No 99-257 on August 3, 1999,
specifically reserves this 60' x 60' property as a telecommtmmat~ons tower s~te
} Three (3) property owners were notffied of the zoning request One (1) response in
opposition to the request has been received This letter of opposition, from Pulte Corp,
constitutes over 20% of the land area w~thln 200 feet, thus requmng a 3/4th majority for
approval (see Enclosure 2 of Attachment 1)
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The following ~s a chronology of Z-00-007, commonly known as PnmeCo Commtmlcatlons
Apphcatlon Date - April 11, 2000
DRC Date(s) - April 20, 2000
P&Z Date - May 10, 2000
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
The subject property ~s not platted and would need to be platted prior to any development
FISCAL INFORMATION
None
P&Z RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zomng Commission recommends approval (6-0) of this zoning request w~th
the following cond~tlons
1 L~ght~ng on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to shine on or
otherwise disturb surrounding residential property or to shine and project upward to
prevent the diffusion ~nto the night sky
2 Applicant will work with staff to design appropriate vegetative screening around the
perimeter of the property w~th appropriate plants
Since the Planning and Zoning Commission heanng, the applicant has had a meeting with staff
regarding,the planting of shrubbery around the perimeter of the property This condition has been
incorporated Into a revised Detailed Plan (see Attachment l)
OPTIONS
1 Approve as submitted
2 Approve with conditions
3 Deny
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table item
ATTACIIMENTS
Planning and Zomng Comunsslon Report, May 10, 2000, Z-00-007
Planmng and Zoning Commmsmn minutes from May 10, 2000
Draft Ordinance
Respectfully submitted
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
/Tholhas ~ Gray ~/
Planner I
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda No d ~ .' (~ (/
Agenda Item
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Sublect PnmeCo Commumcabons Case Number Z-00-007
Staff Thomas B Gray Aoenda Date May 10, 2000
Hold a pubhc hearing and consider making a recommendabon to the C~ty Councd regarding a
Detaded Plan for apprommately 0 08 acre in the Planned Development 172 (PD-172) zoning
dlstnct The ~ntent ~s to install new facd~t~es at an emst~ng cellular telephone tower s~te
LOCATION MAP
Location South end of the corner of Nowhn Road and Nowhn Road
Size about 3,600 square feet
Z O0 00; Slaff I~el~OH
Apphcant Masterplan Owner PnmeCo Personal Commumcabons
500 South Ervay, Suite 112-B 5221 N O'Connor Bird, Suite 1000
Dallas, Texas 75201 Irving, Texas 75039
PnmeCo Communications proposes to add a 10'x13' equipment building to an existing 60'x60' cellular
telephone tower site located near the bend of Nowlln Road ~n southeast Denton (see Enclosure 1 )
Because the property is located with a Planned Development, a Detailed Plan needs to be submitted
and approved,before th~s building can be put ~n place
The 60'x60' s~te constitutes Tract 4 of the Concept Plan for PD-172 The cellular tower was erected
pnor to the annexation of the property and the creation of PD-172 The Ordinance creabng the PD-172
Concept Plan specifically reserves th~s property as a telecommumcabons tower site The 10'x13'
equipment building ~s ~ntended to enhance the operabon of the ex~sbng tower (see Enclosure 4)
I Transportation
The proposed development ;s an unmanned ut~hty facility It ~s not expected to generate any
s~gmflcant traffic
2 Ut,l,tles
Th~s site requires no water or wastewater service A fire suppression system w~ll be provided w~th~n
the proposed equipment building
3 Drainage and Topography
New development will be required to design and construct a drainage system to c~ty standards
Th~s development ~s not expected to have any slgmflcant ~mpact on ex~sbng drainage
4 S,gns
As per the s~gn ordinance
5 Off-Street Parking
New development must prov;de parking according to the regulations of Chapter 35 (35-301) of the
Code of Ordinances
6 Landscaping
This property w~ll have to comply with the new Landscape Code, which requires fifteen (15) trees
per acre and twenty (20) percent of all surfaces to remain pervious (plantable area)
Z 190 00/Staff Reporl
7 Open Space and Recreational Areas
Th~s nonresidential development will not be required to parbc~pate ~n the development of publ;c
recreational areas
8 Lighting
Lighting on the property should be designed and maintained so as not to sh~ne on or otherwise
disturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent the d~ffuslon ~nto
the night sky This requirement can be written ~n as a condition of the ordinance approving the
Detailed Plan
9 Enwronmental Qualitylmpacts
None are anticipated
August 3, 1999 - The subject property was part of a 65 174-acre tract annexed ~nto the C~ty of
Denton by Ordinance 99~256 The same property was zoned Planned Development 172 (PD-172)
by Ordinance 99-257
The subject property is not platted and would need to be platted prior to any development
Nobce of the zoning request was pubhshed ~n the Denton Record-Chromcle on Sunday, Apnl 30,
2000 Three (3) property owners w~th~n two hundred feet were marled legal nobces and forty-six (46)
residents w~th~n five hundred feet were sent courtesy notices inform~ng them of the request (see
Enclosure 2) As of th~s writing, there has been one (1) response in oppos~bon to the request This
response, from Pulte Corp, constitutes over 20% of the land area w~thln 200 feet (see Enclosure 3),
thus requ~nng a supermajonty vote at C~ty Council to approve the Detailed Plan
No neighborhood meebngs were held
Staff recommends approval of Z-00-007 w~th the following condition
1 L~ght~ng on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to shine on or otherwise
d~sturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent the diffusion ~nto
the night sky
g O0 00/Staff
I move to recommend approval of Z-00-007 w~th the following condition
I L~ght~ng on the property shall be demgned and mmntmned so as not to shine on or otherwise
d~sturb surrounding remdent~al property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent the d~ffus~on ~nto
the mght sky
1 Recommend approval as submitted
2 Recommend approval w~th conditions
3 Recommend dental
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table item,
1 Detailed Plan
2 200'-500' Notification Map
3 Property Owner Responses (1)
4 Ordinance 99-257 (PD-172 Concept Plan) (Pages 1,2, 4, 8)
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ENCLOSURE 2 ~
NORTH
Z-00-007 (PrimeCo Communications)
200'-500' NOTICE MAP
200' Legal Notices sent v~a Certified Ma~l 3
500' Courtesy Notices sent v~a 1st Class Ma~l 46
Number of responses to 200' Legal Notme
· Opposed 1 · In Favor 0 · Neutral 0
Percent of land w~thln 200' ~n opposlbon 37 6%
Agenda Date May 10, 2000 Scale None
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Th~,~,,~.-~,,~"-7~..j~ Commmsion of the City of Denton will hold a public hearln~..~ Wed_ne?cl..ay:
/-'~PandZDate~, 199~nslder maklng a recommendation to the C~ Counc( regar~ II
~--P-~.fer-'~fl~Emately 0.08 acre in the Planned Development 172 (PD-172) zonlng district The
property is located on the south end of the comet of Nowiln Road and Nowl~n Road The intent is to
develop a cellular telephone tower site The public heating will start at 6:00 p m in the City Council
Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E, McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own proper~y
withtn two hundred (200) feet of the subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke
to hear how you Ileal about this zoning change request and invites you to attend the public heanng
Please, m order for your opinion to be taken Into account, return th~s form with your comments prior to
the date of the public hearing. (This In no way prohibits you from attending end pa~clpatlng in the
public hearing ) You may fax It to the number located at the bottom, mall It to the address below, or
drop It off in-person
Planning and Development Depel b.ent
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray, Planner I
The zoning process Includes two public hearings designed to provide opportunities for mt~zen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this notice The first public hearing
held before the Planning and Zomng Commission The Commission Is informed of the percent of
responses in support and in opposItion Second, the zomng petition Is forwarded to the City Councd for
final action providing the commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the peM~oner may then appeal the request to the City Counal If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then mx
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition.
Please circle one'
In favor of requast Neutral to request ~d to reque~'t~
Comments:
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AG~~ (A) ZO~O DIS~ CL~S~ICA~ON ~ USE DESI~NA~ON TO
PL~D DE~LOP~ ~D) ZO~O DIST~CT CL~S~ICATION ~ USE
D~IGNA~ON FOR 65.17 A~ OF L~ GE~LY LOCATED SO~ OF NO~
RO~ ON T~ EAST SInE OF FM 2181 (TEASLEY L~) GEntLY OPPOSITE
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$2,000 00 FOR ~OLA~ONS ~OF, A~ PKO~O FOR ~ E~EC~ DA~ (Z-
99-02s)
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for 65,17 acr~ ofl~d ~om A~oul~l (A) zomg d~s~ot ol~s~floatmn ~d uso desk.at,on to
Plied Development ~D) ~mg d~s~ot ol~s~fioation ~d use d~at~on; ~d
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propo~ ~ desonb~ ~ ~o legal description a~ach~ hereto ~d ~orated h~om ~ E~b~t A
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approv~ ~ [~e Cono~t Pl~ for ~s Dis~ct, subject to ~e follo~g con~fio~
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m ~ ~f~ly dwelhng (SF-10) ~mg ~s~ct
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reference ~ E~b~t C ~at p~ l~d uses for Tract 3 shall bo ~ose pom~ed m ~
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~f~ly 4wo~g (SF-7) ~"'"S ~smot pw~ded ~at ~o m~m de~ for ~ct 3
sh~ bo 140 on~f~ly dwell~ ~
3. ~t p=mfi~ l~d ~ ~d ~cfio~ for ~t 4, a 0 082 acre (a~w~atoly 60
foot,by 60 foot) ~e% bo r~ct~ to a tel~m~ca~o~ tower
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4 That Exlnblt D - Top of the Hill Subdlwslon - ~s attached hereto and incorporated
hereto by reference to be used as a grade for the final or detmlcd plan open space
reqmrements
SECTION 3 That the City's officml zomng map ~s amended to show the change ~n zornng
d~stnct classification
SECTION 4 That any person wolatmg any prowsmn of tins ordinance shall, upon
conwction, be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000.00 Each day that a prowslon of tins ordinance ~s
v~olated shall constitute a separate and distract offense
~IIQ~.. That tlus ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date
of~ts passage, and the City Secretary ~s hereby d~rected to cause the caption of tins ordinance to be
pubhshed twice in the Denton Kecord-Chromcle, a daily newspaper pubhshed m the CRy of Denton,
Texas, w~tlun ten (10) days of the date of its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED tins the ,~--~'day of~
1999
ATTEST.
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM,
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT 2
1 don't think. Any other comment? If not, we have a motion
2 to with conditions. Vote, please. Motion carries
approve
3 Six tO one.
5 MR. ENgELBRECHT: And do you want to take tsn~
6 minutes or move onto the next case? Ten minutes. All ~
7 right. We'll take a ten-minute break. ~
8 (BREAK TAKEN)
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT- Okay. At this txme, we will
10 move on in our public hearings to Agenda Item No. 6,
11 which is to hold a public hearing and consider making a
12 reco~muendation to the City Council regarding a detailed
13 plan for approximately 0.08 acres in the Planned
14 Development 172 zoning district. The property is located
15 on the south end of the corner of NowlLn Road and Nowlin
16 Road. An equipment building for a aellular telephone
17 tower is proposed. At this time, I'll open the publLc
18 hearing and ask Mr. Gray from the Planning Department to
19 provLde us with the staff report and recommendation. Sir.
20 MR. GRAYs Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just
21 briefly if I could have the document camera up. This is a
22 ~~ the site is a 3,600 square feet tower site here at the
23 bend in Nowlin Road. I did bring some pictures of ~t just
24 to let you see. It is -- the tower on the property is
25 existing. The tower was built when the property was still
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i in the extr&territorial jurisdiction but sometime last
2 year, the property wes annexed and zoned as part of a
3 Planned Development. And as part of the concept plan for
4 the Planned Development, this tower site wes set aside in
5 the concept plan Just es use for a tower s~te
6 Because it is in a PD, the applicant will need
7 to submit a detailed plan and has submitted a detailed
8 plan to put a 10 X 13 equipment building on the tower.
9 And this is a closer view of the tower site. I have a
10 couple of more pictures here There's one picture of the
11 tower site looking from the Windstone at Oakmont property,
12 I believe. And then the development of the Oakmont
13 property, this is generally what it looks l~ke right now.
14 It is a brand new subdivision
15 I did receive one letter of opposition from
16 the folks at Pulte. They ere the people who are
17 developing Windstone et Oekmont. And their letter of
18 opposition, it equates to 37.6 percent &ssuming that they
19 still own all of these lots in here. This is a new
20 subdivision. Our most recent tax information does not
21 have any information as to any of these lots being sold
22 off since we~ve received our last, our most updated tax
23 rolls. So it's very probable -- well, I don't know if
24 it's probably, but it's possible that there is some lots
25 in here that are no longer owned by Pulte but are owned by
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I individual homeowners. And if that were the case, then
2 this opposition would not -- we would subtract that from
3 the opposition. But, like I said, we don't know that at
4 this point because we don~t have the most recent
5 up-to-date tax information.
6 As I said, what they are planning or proposing
7 is a 10 X 13 cell tower site or an equipment building to
8 go by the cell tower site. And that's basically it I
9 can answer questions or I could have the applicant --
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= And the staff
11 recommendation?
12 MR. ORAY~ The staff recommends approval.
13 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Is there a condition?
14 MR. G~AY~ The only condition that we have
15 proposed at this time is our standard lighting condition.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. There appears to be a
17 question. Ms. Gourdie.
18 MR. GOURDIE~ I was just curious. Are they
19 going to have to do any kind of screening of the fence
20 that they have or any kind of putting in plants? I
21 realize it Just says will have to comply with the new
22 Landscape Code hut I'm wondering if there's any other
23 buffers or visual buffers or anything allowed or
24 requested.
25 MR. GRAY~ We have not proposed any. They're
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i complying with the Landscape Code. Since this property is
2 so small, it equates to maybe one tree that they might
3 have to plant. But we have not proposed any screening but
4 that is certainly something that the Commission can
5 consider.
6 MS. GOURDIE~ Thank you
7 M~. ENGELBRECHT~ Would you put that other map
8 back up, the one you had?
9 MR. GRAY~ The opposition map?
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ No. Yes, I guess it was the
11 opposition map so it would show the area So we do have a
12 number of single-family residences that would back up to
13 this site?
14 MR. GRAY~ L~h-huh.
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ And what about across the
16 road, same way? Yes, yes.
17 MR. GRAY~ Across here?
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Right.
19 MR. GRAY~ Well, that -- actually, we will be
20 seeing a detailed plan for that property at our next
21 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay I believe we have
23 another question. Mr. Rishel
24 MR. RISHEL= My map shows a residence at least
25 on one of these properties that's in that zone. But you
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i don~t know for sure -- I mean, I would presume that that
2 residence would indicate to me that that's a property
3 that's owned by someone else.
4 MR. GRAYI Right.
5 MR. RISHEL= And we don~t know for sure?
6 MR. GRAYI We donft know for sure.
7 MR. RISHEL~ Is there any other structures on
8 any of those lots that are potentially in that 200-foot
9 range?
10 MR. GRAYs Well, when I went -- there's this
11 house right here which is -- I don't know if that is --
12 that's the only one that seems to be close to this
13 property at this time. This one -- there's a house back
14 here, as well. You might not be able to see it as well
15 but I don~t think that was withLn 200 feet. Of course, I
16 didn't have any way of measuring. But if there are any
17 houses developed on this property, I would say that the
18 number would be very small.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I would ask, given the
20 weight that the 20 percent rule carries, I would ask staff
21 to determine before this goes to City Council whether any
22 of those lots have sold. Because the lot may have sold
23 and there still not be a house constructed on it. In
24 which case --
25 MR. RISHEL= They're not the owner.
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1 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Right. And the 20 percent
2 rule could go away or the owner needs to be notified.
3 MR. GRAY: That is something to do.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I recognmze we don't have to
5 notify them because it's not on the updated tax roll
6 legally, but we still ought to know whether, mn fact, it
7 would negate the 20 percentage.
8 MR. GRAY: Right And that is something that
9 we will be looking into. I think we'll have to contact
10 the Central Appraisal District to see
11 MR. RISHEL: Do I still have the floor?
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Oh, okay. I'm sorry, Mr.
13 Rishel. i thought you were --
14 MR. RISHEL~ And so the next question becomes
15 is -- the tower was put in approximately how long ago?
16 MR. GRAY~ I don't know that. I'd have to
17 defer that question to the applicant
18 MR. RISHEL: I'll wait for the petitioner to
19 speak.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I'm sorry. Anything else?
21 MR. RISHEL: I'll wait for the petitioner.
22 Thank you.
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. Ail right. Any other
24 questions? Mr. McNeill.
25 MR MCNEILL: What they propose to do is put
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i in a maintenance building around an existing tower. The
2 fence is already there. The tower is already there. And
3 all they want to do is put in a small maintenance
% building. That's all they're asking for. And as I look
5 at the map, let me make sure I'm reading this map right,
6 there,s only two properties on this notice map, of course,
7 unless yours is different from mine. But it looks to me
8 like there's only two properties that physically come up
9 against that, that small site.
10 MR. GRAY~ You're probably looking at this one
11 right here.
12 MR. MCNEILL~ Yes.
13 MR. GRAY~ There's a sate and then there's one
14 lot at Windstone at Oakmont and then one lot that actually
15 doesn't even reach the site because of the --
16 MR. MCNEILL~ That's true, too. Because
17 t~at~s a road there, isn't it, Nowlin Road?
18 MR. GRAY~ Right. And that's the right-of-way
19 for Nowlin Road that separates there.
20 MR. MCNBILL~ Ail right Thank you
21 MR. ENGELBRBCHT= Any other questions? Thank
22 you, Mr. Gray. Is the petitioner or petitioner's
23 =epresentative present? If you would, give us your name
2% &nd business address for the record.
25 MS. WILLIAMS~ Good evening. My name is
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i Cheryl Williams, Masterplan in Dallas. Chairman,
2 Commissioners, I~m here to answer any questions you have.
3 To give you a real quick history, I did pass out a handout
% that has the general history of the location. It was on
5 or about July 30th of t99 when the tower was erected.
6 That was prior to annexation and with a County building
7 permit. Also for your information, there was no building
8 permits issued for any homes or development of the
9 property in existence until that August So the tower was
10 there prior to any development around at.
11 And we are only asking to make the tower
12 operational. There's also some equipment delays. We were
13 unable to complete the project at the time the tower was
14 installed so we have since fallen ~nto the process as it
15 results of annexation and just are moving through the
16 process. I think we're in compliance with all the
17 requirements that staff has indicated and we are
18 requesting approval for this detailed plan.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right. Questions? Mr
20 Rishel.
21 MR. RISHEL~ Thank you for the answer on that.
22 I have a legal question. It seemed like there was some
23 piece of State regulation or legislature that came through
24 a couple of years ago that was specifically dealing with
25 cell towers and communication forms Is there anything
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i that you can think of that allows for cell towers to take
2 some sort of preference in zoning and regulations within
3 cities?
4 MR. SNYDER. Well, there's some Federal
5 regulations dealing with cell towers but I don't think
6 it's specifically applicable to thxs situation.
7 MR. RISHEL: Can you suaunarize what that
8 references?
9 MR. SNYDER: Well, basically that your
10 requirements for approving cell towers have to be uniform
11 and nondiscriminatory. In other words, you can't --
12 MR. RISHEL: Be arbitrary and capricious?
13 MR. SNYDER: You can't discriminate against
14 one telecomunications company over another.
15 MR. RISHEL: I see.
16 MR. SNYDER= That you have to have regulations
17 so that you can zone them but you have to be
18 nondiscriminatory and treat them fairly and treat them
19 equally. This particular issue though had really nothing
20 to do with the cell tower because
21 zoned, as I understand it, is already in -- it's this
22 building.
23 MR. RISHEL: It's zoned as a non-compliance or
24 it's zoned as a --
25 MR. POWELL~ It's a conforming use.
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i MR. RISHEL: -- conforming use. Okay.
2 MR. POWELL: To the PD.
3 MR. SNYDER: As I understand it from the
% backup, it was already zoned in a PD previously.
5 MR. RISHEL= When we annexed it.
6 MR. SNYDER: Yes.
7 MS. WILLIAMS: In fact, the ordinance is so
8 s~ecific that it indicates that nothing other than a
9 telecommunications tower could go ~nto this specific
10 location.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay Mr Williams.
12 MR. WILLIAMS: Yes. I just heard bits and
13 pieces of e conversation from some citizens while I was on
14 break and it seems they're concerned with safety. What
15 materials will be stored there at the -- in the building?
16 MS. WILLIAMS~ The building will only house
17 the equipment, power equipment, electrical equipment to
18 power the tower.
19 MR. WILLIAMS: Electronic equipment
20 MS. WILLIAMS: Electronic equipment, yes.
21 MR. WILLIAMS: Thank you.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Ms Gourdie.
23 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you. I was Just -- my
24 question was the landscaping part, since they are against
25 a residential area other than the -- here it's a
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1 manufactured home retail outlet which ms a little
2 different than having to live next to it. Do you have any
3 plans for any kind of visual buffer for the residentxal
4 areas?
5 MS. WILLIAMS: Well, there Ks an existing tree
6 line that you saw in some of the pictures and I think, as
7 is indicated, we feel like we were in compliance with the
8 requirements in your ordinance.
9 MS. GOURDIE: Right. I realize that and I'm
10 more one of those ones that goes above the minimum and
11 would like to see a little bit more given to the aspect of
12 having to live behind it. And I guess that's what part of
13 what Pulte's experiencing is that they don't want to have
14 to sell a piece of land wherewith they're looking at And
15 I have to say this isn't exactly, you know, the best bird
16 habitat.
17 MS. WILLIAMS: We chose that one because it
18 would show the building the best.
19 MS. GOURDIE: Right. And thxs is probably
20 what we're probably going to get, rmght?
21 MS. WILLIAMS: This is very similar.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr. Gray, would you put the
23 photograph up that you have of the existing site?
24 MS. GOURDIE: And so I guess my whole thing is
25 is that as a resident, this msn't something that I would
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I really want to have to purchase my home and look at. So
2 I~m asking as a compromise to what they're feeling, is it
3 an appropriate use of the land even though legally this is
% what the land is designed for. How can can we find a way
5 to visually make it a little bit more upgraded for these
6 people who are buying their homes r~ght there?
7 MS. WILLIAMS= I think we'd be open to some
8 additional landscaping. If you'd like for us to talk with
9 staff about how we might make some addition to it, I don~t
10 think that's something that we would object to.
11 MS. GOURDIE~ Thank you, Cheryl.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ In that line, is the fence
13 actually on the property line?
14 MS. WILLIAMS= It is
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT= It is? Ail right. Before
16 you leave, I would ask staff is it -- I don~t know if we
17 have the landscape folks here. Is it possible to do
18 something that would -- some sort of vining that would
19 grow on that fence and then a requirement for something
20 behind it, something that grows up six, eight feet? Is
21 t~ere any reason that that can't be --
22 MR. POWELL= I don~t think there's any reason
23 that you couldn't do something like that. I would think
24 the applicant's concern might be that you would create a
25 visual barrier and any time you do that, you wonder what's
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i happening behind that fence. In such a facility as th~s,
2 surrounded by homes, that you might actually not want to
$ create a walled-off area. But you could do it, I~m sure.
4 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= Okay. Thank you. Mr
5 Williams.
6 MR. WILLIAMS~ Yeah. Let me make sure I heard
7 you correctly. When you built your tower, there were no
8 homes there?
9 MS. WILLIAMS: That's correct.
10 MR. WILLIAMS: Okay. So they have the choice.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr. Moreno
12 MR. MORENO: Yes, Ms. Williams, Just a
13 question on your building On your Exhibit B, it looks
14 like you've got some equipment cabinets actually on the
15 outside of the building. Is that what you're intending?
16 MS. WILLIAMS: Yeah, that's correct. I may
17 let the technical aspect, let him tell you exactly about
18 the equipment.
19 MR. SEUCERS: Mr. Chairman, my name is Billy
20 Seucers. I'm with Verizon Wireless I'd be happy to
21 answer any question.
22 MR. MORENO: I'm just curious as to why there
23 are what appears to be equipment cabinets on the outside
24 of the building on Exhibit B.
25 MR. SEUCERS: On Exhibit B, that's
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I approximately a 10-foot by 12-foot prefabricated concrete
2 shelter. Those are air conditioners on the building.
3 MR. MORENO~ I see. So they're cooling the
4 inside of the --
5 MR. SEUCERS~ That is correct.
6 MR. MORENO~ They're having to cool the
7 equipment inside.
8 MR. SEUCERS~ Correct.
9 MR. MORENO~ On Exhibit C, is that Just a
10 different configuration or a different type of air
11 conditioning unit?
12 MR. SEUCERS~ Yes, sir, that is correct. The
13 air conditioners on that particular building are on the
14 back side and there are two separate buildings at that
15 particular location.
16 MR. MORENO. What would extensive landscaping
17 do to the operation of that equipment?
18 MR. SEUCERS~ I don~t think we'd have a
19 problem with -- along the property line even if it is
20 inside the fence that backs up and abuts the Pulte
21 property with doing a red-tip photinia hedge. Five
22 gallon, red-tip photinias, three foot on center, does that
23 suffice? I mean, I don~t think we have a problem with
24 doing that at all.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Yes, Mr. Powell, did you
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I want to make a comment about that?
2 MR. POWELL~ The landscape architects we do
3 have on staff aren't here tonight but we'll check with
4 them. It sounds reasonable to me.
5 MR. SEUCERS~ I think that the -- I'm not sure
6 but the ordinance, I think, as small as this site is would
7 require like one tree or something like that and I don't
8 think we have a problem with doing a screening hedge along
9 that property line at a11.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: It would seem to bring it
11 into character with the residential nature of the area.
12 MR. SEUCERS: Yeah, I don't disagree with
13 that.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr. Williams. Oh, I'm
15 sorry. Okay. All right. Any other questions? Then I
16 want to go back to that again. You were talking about the
17 photinia and exactly where would -- would this be moving
18 the fence in so they could be put on the outside of the
19 fence so that we don't --
20 MR. SEUCERS~ No, sir. If we were going to do
21 that, we'd proposed to do that on the mnside of the fence.
22 MR. RISHEL: Let xt go through the fence, let
23 it kind of grow through the fence?
24 MR. SEUCERS: It would grow into the fence,
25 for sure. And we would, of course, mamntain it as best we
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i could. But the fence is on the property line and I'm not
2 proposing moving the fence.
3 MR. ENGELERECHT~ All right. Then we could
4 specify some sort of vining material that might grow in
5 there, as well, and sort of give it more of a residential
6 character. Did you have a comment?
7 MS. WILLIAMS~ Well, I thank I'd like to know
8 exactly what we're proposing where we're talking about
9 vining materLal before we would commit to that. I think
10 that's --
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ We don~t have a landscape
12 architect here. Would you like to postpone this to the
13 next meeting?
14 MS. WILLIAMS~ What I'd like to do is be able
15 to Just indicate that we could work wLth staff to -- and
16 with their approval and their recommendation
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Ail right. That's fine.
18 Yeah, that's all right. We do that frequently We~ve
19 done that. All right. Any other comments or questions
20 for the petitioner? Thank you. Is there anyone present
21 who would like to speak in support of this petition?
22 Anyone present to speak in support of the petition? In
23 that case, is there anyone present who would like to speak
24 an opposition to the petition? Anyone present to speak in
25 opposition to the petition? Earlier I spoke to someone
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I who indicated they were neither, just had a questLon. Are
2 they still here? Is there anyone who would like to Just
3 address this issue? All right. Since there is no
4 opposition, the rebuttal is waived The public hearing Ls
5 closed. Mr. Gray, any final staff remarks with regard to
6 this landscaping issue, that residential character issue?
7 MR. GRAYs Yeah, I guess we could -~ we could
8 certainly -- I guess the person who would be most
9 knowledgeable on staff about this Ks Nona Muncie, our
10 landscape -- she is our, I guess, our landscape architect
11 guru. She would be able to probably work with staff, work
12 with the applicant to propose what plants are best to go
13 there
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Should we state that as a
15 condition, something like a solid vegetative state that
16 would grow -- vegetative material that would grow
17 year-round? You don't want to do anything. Leave it
18 alone. Mr. McNeill.
19 MR. MCNEILL~ Yeah. I think it's fine to but
20 let's not micro-manage the kind the plant and the width.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Oh, no, no. But if you
22 don't say solid, it doesn't necessarily -- that's why I
23 used that word.
24 MR. MCNEILL. Okay.
25 MR. POWELL= I would Just suggest that -- I
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i think often times we have conditions of landscape buffers
2 and we Just say that five feet inside or ten feet ~nside
3 of this side of the fence facing Windstone at Oakmont be a
4 landscape buffer with X number of shrubs.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I ask you now --
6 that's the one side. The other sides, one side faces the
7 road. It's in a residential neighborhood.
8 MR. POWELL: Right
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: One side -- there's going to
10 be residences across the road, I mean, ultimately. So I
11 guess my question is why wouldn't staff want to see the
12 whole thing screened in terms of to enhance the
13 residential nature of the area?
14 MR. POWELL: Well, we could do that One
15 thing I was going to point out is that under the existing
16 concept plan, and once again, we wmll be seeing this again
17 a couple of weeks from now, a proposed alignment of FM2499
18 is going to come along here. So two sides, basically even
19 three sides because FM2499 will come up and do like this,
20 of this cell tower site will be facing a busy highway.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Do we want a chamn-link
22 fence facing a busy highway? We frequently ask for a
23 screening fence along there.
24 MR. RISHEL~ I think Mr. Engelbrecht is Just
25 trying to give staff direction.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I'm Just trying to figure
2 out where staff --
3 MR. RISHEL~ If they're directed in the same
4 direction you're going.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Right. Mr. R~shel, did you
6 have a comment?
7 MR. RISHEL~ No. I appreciate your comments.
8 I think that it would certainly be appropriate to try to
9 screen and attempt to screen as much of that as possible.
10 There's going to be land developed around that thing
11 eventually and all they need really is an access, gate
12 area to access the property. They've already said that
13 they'll make those concessions and we appreciate that.
14 I'd lake to have them work with staff but I appreciate the
15 additional direction that you've g=ven them in working
16 with staff to make sure that we understand each other
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Ms. Gourdes.
18 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you. I have a concern
19 about the whole thing being done in with plants,
20 especially if part of it is facing 2499. I realize that.
21 I would like to see maybe a half-bush down so at least
22 there's a visual surveillance available from the road so
23 people can see what's going on in there. My only concern
24 was the residential area and I realize that 2499 is a
25 major road. It will have sidewalks. It will have tree
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1 lines. I'm sure it will be bumlt up to where it's got
2 aesthetic enhancement to it, not lust a road that's just
3 traveling through there. So I think there will be
4 something to kind of break up the chain-link fence but I
5 would not, I personally would not prefer to have a huge
6 wall of photinias there Just for the safety mssue What
7 mf a child does climb it and something happens and we
8 don't find them for four days? I mean, I'm just throwing
9 this out there that we need some kind of visual I would
10 Just like the neighbors an the back to have some kind of
11 screening and that was Just my main intent for bringmng it
12 up in the first place. But that's up to the Board to
13 decide what they prefer to do
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr. Rishel.
15 MR. RISHEL: I would be happy to defer to Mr.
16 Williams on what an eight-foot fence with three rows of
17 barbed-wire does as a deterrent. I mean, to me, I think
18 that would deter most young people under the age of 40 I
19 don't know about them older than that.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Unless they're mnsmde the
21 f&cility on Woodrow Lane.
22 MR. RISHEL. Is there a comment on that?
23 MR. WILLIAMS: Really no comment on that but I
24 have some philosophical differences. I get concerned when
25 we start planning for people and they see this as they're
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I looking for a home and they buy it anyway and we want to
2 beautify it. We care more about their surroundings than
3 they do because they have the choice.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Any other comment?
5 MR. WILLIAMS~ That may be why those lots are
6 empty.
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ It's getting late, I can
8 tell. Is there any other comment or a motion?
9 MR. MCNEILL~ A motion.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yes, Mr. McNeill.
11 MR. MCNEILL~ I move to recommend approval of
12 Z-00-00? with the following conditions' lighting on the
13 property shall be designed and maintained so as not to
14 shine or otherwise disturb eurroundLng residential
15 property or to shine and project upward to prevent the
16 diffusion in the night sky. Item two, that the developer
17 will work with staff to design an appropriate screening
18 with appropriate plants. I don~t want to specify the
19 plants. Let's let the staff and developer work with that
20 on the residential side. And I agree with the comment
21 that was made that let's do it halfway on the sides where
22 the streets are going to run along it. So halfway around
23 where the streets are, full size on the residential side.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Did you have a comment, Mr.
25 Powell?
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I MR. POWELL= I was going to sa7 we'll endeavor
2 to do that before it gets to the City Council.
3 MS. APPLEs Second.
% MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Okay. Thank you. We have a
5 motion and second. Any discussion? Vote, please. Motion
6 carries unanimously. Thank you, Mr Gray.
7 MR. ~RAY~ Thank you.
8 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= And we'll move onto Agenda
9 Item 7 as soon as I can find my Agenda. Agenda Item No.
10 7 is to hold a public hearing and consider making a
11 recommendation to the City Council regarding a detailed
12 plan for approximately 4.3 acres in the Planned
13 Development 87 zoning district. The property is located
14 at the southwest corner of Southridge and Lillian Miller.
15 A 14-room bed and breakfast facility is proposed At this
16 time, I~ll open the public hearing and ask Mr. Gray to
17 provide us with the staff report and recommendation
18 MS. ~OURDIE= Excuse me, Mr. Engelbrecht. I
19 need to excuse myself. I'm within the 200-foot boundary.
20 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= Thank you.
21 MR. ~RAY= Thank you. This is a 1%-room bed
22 and breakfast facility. A bed and breakfast facillty, and
23 I guess I~ll probably let the applicant speak to this, as
24 well, generally is a place of lodging for more of a, I
25 guess a residential-style type of lodging. To be honest,
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ATTACHMENT 3
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 99-
257 TO PROVIDE FOR A DETAILED PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 0 08 ACRES
LOCATED WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 172 (PD-172) ZONING DISTRICT, THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION
OF NOWLIN ROAD AND NOWLIN ROAD, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-00-007)
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1999, by Ordinance 99-257, the City Council approved a
change m zomng for 65 17 acres of land to Plarmed Development 172 (PD-172) Zomng D~stnct,
and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Ordinance 99-257 specifically dedicated a 0 082 acre
parcel of PD-172 for a telecommumcatlons tower site, and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2000, Masterplan, on behalf of PnmeCo Personal
Commumcatlons, submitted a Detatled Plan for the aforementioned 0 082 acre s,te with the
intent to place an eqmpment bmldmg on the telecommumcat~ons tower sate, and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planmng and Zomng Commission recommended
approval of a Detailed Plan for such 0 082 acre, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Detailed Plan ~s consistent w~th the approved
amended Concept Plan for PD-172, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 That Ordinance No 99-257 prowd~ng for the approval of a Planned
Developmem Zomng Dlsmct Classification and Use Designation for the property described as
PD-172 ~s amended by approwng the Detailed Plan attached hereto and ancorporated herein by
reference as Exbab~t B for 0 082 acre located w~thm PD-I72, more particularly described by the
legal description attached hereto and incorporated here~n by reference as Exhibit A, and subject
to the foll0wmg contht~on
1 L~ghtmg on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to shine on or
otherwise dmturb surrounding resldentml property or to shine and project upward to
prevent the d~ffusaon into the mght sky
SECTION 2 That the provls,OnS of th~s ordinance as they apply to the 0 082 acres
shown m the detmled plan hereto approved, shall govern and control over any conflicting
prows~ons of Ordinance No 99-257, but all the prows~ons of Ordinance No 99-257 as they
apply to that remmmng port,on of the dmtnct not here,n amended, shall contmue m force and
effect and shall apply to the remainder of smd district
SECTION 3 That a copy of thls ordinance shall be attached to Ordinance No 99-257
showing the amendment herein approved
SECTION 4 That any person wolatmg any provision of this ordinance shall, upon
conwctlon, be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000 00 Each day that a provision of this ordinance
is violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense
SECTION 5 That this ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date
of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this ordinance to
be published twice in the Denton Record Chronicle, official newspaper of the City of Denton.
Texas, within ten (10) days of the date or,ts passage
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY.,..ATTORNEY
PAGE 2
~3 Z ~/~ EXHIBIT "A"
LFCAL DESCRIPTION
LEASE AREA
I [tha[t certain tract or parcel of land .lying and being s,tuated ~n the Derry Merchant 5ulvey, Abstrac
o 800, Denton County. Texas, and being part of o tract of kJnd os conve ed to PennoI-Ford
r ' Y , L C
/ Woronty Deed with Vendors L~en dated April 8, 1997. and recorded ,n County Clerk F'~le No 97-
325994 Records. Denton Country, Texas, and being more particularly described os follows
3MMENCING at [the center hne of Nowl~n Road (right-of-way varies) and northeast corner of so,d
~nnel- Ford L C [tract.
fENCE along on the east I~ne of so~d PenneI-Fort L C I. roct South 02 degrees aa m,nutes 55 seconds
Jet, o al,stance of 18 33 feet to o 5/8" ,ran rod set for the POINT OF DEGINNiNG hereof,
tENC~, conbnu,ng on the west I~ne of sold Pennel- Ford L C. South 02 degrees O0 m~nutes 55 second
Isl., a distance of 80 04 Feet to o 5/8" iran rod set for the corner.
IENCE through interior' of sotd Pennel- Ford L C, the followmg [three (5) courses,
North 89 degrees 55 m,nutes 27 seconds West. o d~stonce of 60 04 feet to o 5/B' reran rod set for t
,rner,
North' 02 degrees O0 m~nutes 55 ,seconds West, o d~stance of 60 04 feet to a 5/8" ~ron rod set for 1
)rner.
~outh 89 degrees .51 minu[tes 27 seconds East. o d~stance of 60 04 feet to a po,hr to the POINT OF
:GINNING and contaJmng 5605 square feet or 0 0827 acres of land, more or less
Age~da No ~ c) - o -~ ~,_
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Agenda ltern ~ ~K
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Planning Deparlxnent ~/
CM/DCM/ACM: David Hill, 349-8314
SUBJECT - Z-99-092 (Southrtdge/Ldhan MdleO
Hold a public hearing and consider approving a Detailed Plan for Planned Development 87 (PD-
87) zoning d~stnct The approyamately 4 3 acre property ~s located at the southwest comer of
Southndge and Ldhan Miller The intent is to develop a 14-room Bed and Breakfast faethty
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0) w~th conditions
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting an amended Det~uled Plan for approximately 4 3 acres of land located
at the southwest comer of South~dge and Ldhan Miller The intent is to bmld a V, vo-story, 14-
room bed and breakfast mn (see Enclosures 1 and 2 of Attachment 1)
P The subject property is located m the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning &strict The
current De~aded Plan for this portion of PD-87, approved by Ordinance 93-232 on December
21, 1993, permits the construction of mx single family homes on the site
P The property is located w~thm an Existing Ne~ghborhoods/Infill Compatibility area of the
1999-2020 Denton Comprehensive Plan Staff finds this development to be consistent w~th
the Comprehensive Plan (see Attachment 1 - Staff Analysm)
P For~-seven (47) property owners were notified of the zomng request Sixteen (16) responses
have been received, six (6) are in favor of the request, two (2) are neutral to the request, and
eight (8) ere opposed to the request This opposition calculates to 16 2% of the land area
w~tlun 200 feet (see Enclosures 4 and 5 of Attachment 1)
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The following is a chronology of Z-99-092, commonly known as Southndge/Lflhan Miller
Application Date- Nov~nber 10, 1999
DRC Date(s) - March 9, 2000
P&Z Date - May 10, 2000
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
This property is not platted and would need to be platted prior to any development
FISCAL iNFORMATION
Development of this property vail increase the assessed value of the Clty, county, and school
d~stnct It vall require no short-term pubhc ~mprovements that are the responsiblhty of the city
P&Z RECOMMENDATION
The Platting and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0, Gour&e absta~mng) of this
zoning request vath the follovang con&tlons
1 Use of the property shall be hraited to use as a Bed and Breakfast Inn A Bed and
Breakfast Inn shall be defined as a facility of not more than fourteen rooms wherein
overmght accommodations and meals are provided to tourists and vacationers for
compensation The operator of the inn shall live on the premises The facility may also
host small events such as weddings or business meetings The facility shall be of a
residential style and d~cor
2 Lighting on the property shall be designed and maintmned so as not to shine on or
otherwise d~sturb surrounding residential property or to shine and project upward to
prevent the diffusion into the mght sky
3 Exclusive of doors and windows, the exterior elevatlous of the mmn building shall consist
entirely of brick or stone masonry or stucco The exterior elevations of the main bmlchng
shall substantmlly resemble those shown m Enclosure 2 of Attachment 1
4 Use of outdoor facilities, such as the svammmg pool or spa pavilion, shall be limited to
the hours between 8 a m and 10 p m on Sundays through Thursdays and between 8 a m
and 11 p m on Fridays and Saturdays
5 The capacity of the dmmg room shall be hrmted to 40 persons
6 The sale of alcohol shall be pernntted for on-premises consumption only Alcohol
service shall be by private club membership w~th service limited to overnight patrons of
the bed and breakfast and theuc guests
7 The apphcant shall work vath staff to use ground elevation and shrubbery screenmg to
keep hght from car headlights from stunmg into surrounding residential properties Final
approval of such shall be by bull0ang inspection department at time of issuance of
bulldlng permit
OPTIONS
1 Approve as submitted
2 Approve vath cond~tions
3 Deny
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table ~tem
ATTACHMENTS
1 Planning and Zoning Commission Report, May 10, 2000, Z-99-092
2 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from May 10, 2000
3 Draft Or&nance
2
Respectfully submitted
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
/~homas B,~Gray .~
Planner I
ATTACHMENT 1
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Submct Lflhan Miller Pkwy/Southndge Case Number Z-99-092
Staff Thomas B Gray, Planner I Atlenda Date May 10, 2000
Hold a pubhc heanng and consider making a recommendation to the C~ty Council regarding a
Detailed Plan for apprommately 4 3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zomng d~stnct
The ~ntent ~s to develop a 14-room Bed and Breakfast fac~hty
Location southwest corner of Southndge and Ulhan Muller
Size 4 3 acres
Z 99 09?
4.
Applicant and Owner' R~ck Moore
P O Box51144
Denton, Texas76206
The develope~ ~s requesting an amended Deta ed P an for 4 3 acres located ~n the Planned
D '
evelopment 87 (PD-87) zoning dmtnct which would allow h~m to construct a h~gh-end, 14-room bed
and breakfast fac~hty (see enclosures 1 and 2) The two-story facility ~tself would encompass 11,397
square feet Mach of the 4 3 acre mte's natural vegetation would be preserved
The exmtlng Detmled Plan for th~s port~on of PD-87 permits the construction of mx tangle family homes
on thru rote (see enclosure 8)
Th~s property ~s surrounded to the south, east and west by ex,sting smgle-fam~ly neighborhoods An
office complex IS currently being constructed d~rectly to the north of th~s property (see enclosure 3)
1999-2000 Denton Comprehensive Plan
The 1999-2000, Denton Comprehensive Plan shows this area to be w~th~n an Existing Neighborhoods
/ Inflll Compatibility Area W~th~n these areas, new development should respond to ex,sting
development w~th compatible land uses, patterns and design standards
'1 Transportation
A Trip generation
The 1997 ed~bon of the Institute of Traffic Engineers' Trip Generation manual has data on places
of lodging such as hotels and motels, ~t does not have a specific clasmflcatlon for bed and
breakfast facilities Because staff believes that a bed and breakfast establishment ~s less ~ntense
than a standard hotel or motel ~n terms of size, number of employees, amenities prowded, etc, ~t
does not believe that data for a hotel or motel w~ll accurately reflect the number of tnps generated
by thru establmhment The applicant, however, has done reseamh which ~ndlcates that thru
establishment w~ll generate an average of 84 tnps per day Staff believes that th~s number would
hkely reflect traffic generation for peak bmes of use of the establishment, such as dunng the
weekends
Development under the exmbng Detailed Plan would likely generate 57 vehicle trips per day (6
tangle family homes x 9 55 trips per dwelling) This m 27 tnps per day less than the expected
generabon of the proposed Detailed Plan
Z q9 092
5
B Access
Access to thru s~te w~ll be prowded from L~lhan Miller Parkway
C Road Capacity
LiIhan M~ller Parkway is ~denbfied as a secondary major arterial road by the 1998 Denton Mobility
Plan This road m demgned to be a four (4) lane d~wded street w~thout parking, prowd~ng four (4)
lanes of thr0ugh traffic As such, ~ts demgned traffic capacity allows for a tolerable traffic flow of
up to 19,100 tnps per day LiIIian Miller m currently constructed with four (4) lanes w~thout parking
The most recent traffic count for L~lhan Miller ~nd~cates that there ~s adequate capacity to handle
the calculal~ed tnps that could be generated by the proposed development A traffic count on
LiIhan Miller' north of Southndge taken ~n January of 1999 indicated a volume of 14,658 trips per
day Th~s ~sl well over four thousand vehicle tnps below capacity
D Pedestrian L~nkages
S~dewalks along all pubhc streets are required
2 Ut,ht;es
Th~s rote has access to exmt~ng water and samtary sewer hnes A new waterhne extenmon
connecting an ex~stmg waterline along LiIhan M~ller to a watedme at the ~ntersecbon of L~lhan M~ller
and Southridge w~ll have to be constructed as part of this development Th~s hnk in the water
system ~s expected to ~mprove water c~rculat~on w~th~n the area
3 Drainage and Topography
New development w~ll be reqmred to demgn and construct a drainage system to c~ty standards
A prehm~nary drainage study w~ll be required w~th the submission of a prehm~nary plat The study
must ~nclude calculations of the 100-year storm for all drainage areas on th~s property and any
area that drmns towards thru property The developer must ~nd~cate the method by which the run-
off will be carned across the property or stored on the property
4 S,gns
Locations and details of mgnage are provided on the Detailed Plan S~gnage w~ll comply with the
C~ty of Denton mgn ordinance
5 Off-Street Parking
New development must prowde parking according to the regulations of Chapter 35 (35-301) of the
Code of Ordinances For places of lodging, one (1) space ~s required for each room The apphcant
~s prowd~ng~22 spaces
Landscaping
The property will exceed the new Landscape Code, which requires fifteen (15) trees per acre and
twenty (20)Ipercent of all surfaces to remain pervious (plantable area)
09?
6.
7 Open Space and Recreational Areas
Nonresidential development ~s not required to participate ~n park ded~cabon requirements
8. LIghtEng
L~ghbng on'the property should be designed and maintained so as not to shine on or otherwise
d~sturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent the diffusion ~nto
the night sky Th~s requirement can be wntten ~nto the ordinance approving the amended Detailed
Plan
9 Env,ronmental Quality impacts
None are anticipated
January 14, 1969 - The subject property was placed ~n the Agricultural (A) zoning d~stnct and
land use classification by Ordinance 69-01
September 19, 1978 - The subject property was zoned from Agricultural (A) to One-family
Dwelhng DistriCt (SF-10) by Ordinance 78-45
October 23, 1984 - The subject property was zoned from One-family Dwelhng (SF-10) to Planned
Development 87 (PD-87) by Ordinance 84-138
December 21, 1993 - A Detailed Plan for the subject property was approved by Ordinance 93-
232
The subject property ~s not platted and would need to be platted pnor to any development
Notme of the zomng request was pubhshed ~n the Denton Record-Chromcle on Apnl 30,
2000 Forty-seven (47) property owners w~thln two hundred feet were ma~led legal notices and one
hundred twenty n~ne (129) residents w~thln five hundred feet were sent courtesy nobces informing
them of the request (see Enclosure 4) As of th~s wntlng, there have been two (2) responses ~n
favor of the request, one (1) response neutral to the request, and one (1) response in opposition to
the request
A neighborhood meebng was held on the evening of Monday, April 17, 2000 at the South Branch
L~brary (see enclosures 6 and 7)
Z 99 09?
When compared to the existing Detailed Plan for th~s site, staff feels that this proposed amended
Detailed Plan ~S preferable for many reasons F~mt, the proposed development will cover less
pervious surface and preserve more natural vegetation than what ~s allowed under the emst~ng
Detailed Plan The s~te ~s adjacent to a busy arterial, making ~t an undesirable location for single
family homes Traffic generated by the proposed plan ~s expected to increase only shghtly over the
ex,sting Detailed Plan and will still be adequately absorbed by the excess capacity on Lflhan Miller
The design of the facility will be architecturally compatible w~th surrounding residential structures
Although techmcally a commercial facility, a bed and breakfast estabhshment a very Iow-mtens~ty
use that is similar to a residence in many aspects The development will act as an appropnate
buffer between Lflhan Miller and the Southndge neighborhood Staff feels that th~s proposed
Detailed Plan represents a better use of the property than the slx single-family homes that could
be built on thcs,site under the existing Detailed Plan
Staff recommends approval of Z-99-092 w~th the following conditions
I L~ght~ng on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to shine on or
otherwme dmturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent
the d~ffus~on ~nto the mght sky
2 Exclusive of doors and w~ndows, the extenor elevations of the ma~n building shall consist
entirely of brick or stone masonry or stucco The extenor elevations of the mmn building
shall substantially resemble those shown ~n Enclosure 2
3 Use of outdoor facilities, such as the swimming pool or spa pawhon, shall be hmlted to the
hours between 8 a m and 9 p m on Sundays through Thursdays and between 8 a m and
11 p m on Fridays and Saturdays
I move to recommend approval/demal of Z-99-092 w~th the following conditions
1 Lighting on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to sh~ne on or
otherwise dmturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to
prevent the d~ffus~on ~nto the mght sky
2 Exclusive of' doom and w~ndows, the exterior elevations of the ma~n building shall
constst entirely of bnck or stone masonry or stucco The exterior elevations of the mmn
building shall substantially resemble those shown in Enclosure 2
3 Use of outdoor facilities, such as the swimming pool or spa pawhon, shall be hm~ted to
the hours between 8 a m and 9 p m on Sundays through Thursdays and between 8
a m and 11 p m on Fridays and Saturdays
Z 99 092
1 Recommend approvalas submitted
2 Recommend approvalw~th conditions
3 Recommend demal
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table ~tem
1 Detailed Plan
2 Proposed Elevations
3 Zoning Map
4 200'-500' Not~ficabon Map
5 Property Owner Responses
6 Neighborhood Meeting S~gn-ln Sheets
7 Question and Comments from Neighborhood Meeting
8 Existing Detailed Plan for PD-87 (Ordinance 93-232)
Z g9 092
9
ENCLOSURE 2
ENCLOSURE 3 ~
NORTH
Z-99-092 Miller/Southridge)
ZONING MAP
Agenda Date May 10, 2000 Scale None
12o
ENCLOSURE 4 ~
NORTH
Z-99-092 (Lillian Miller / Southridge)
200'-500' NOTICE MAP
200' Legal Notices sent wa Certified Ma~l 47
500' Courtesy Notices sent via 1't Class Mall 129
Number of responses to 200' Legal Not~ce
· Opposed: 8 · In Favor 6 · Neutral 2
Percent of land w~thln 200' in opposition 16 16%
Agenda Date June 6, 2000 Scale None
13
ENCLOSURE 5
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton wdl hold a pubhc hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000,, and consider making a recommendation to the C~ty Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately,4 3 acres In the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zomng district The property Is located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and Lllllan Miller The intent is to develop a 14-reom Bed and
Breakfast facdlty
The pubhc hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the C~ty Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McK~nney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and inwtes you to a~tend the public hearing Please, ~n order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (Th~s
in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, ma~l ~t to the address below, or drop It off In-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn Thomas B Gray
The zoning process includes two pubhc hearings designed to provide opportumtles for citizen
Involvement and comment Pnor to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this nobca The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planmng and Zomng Commission The Commission Is informed of the percent of
responses in support and in opposit~on Second, the zomng petition Is forwarded to the City Councd for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commlsslon recommend
demal, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area w~thln two hundred (200) feet of the s~te submit written opposit~on, then s~x
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are requlrsd to approve the zomng change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Pleaee circle one
~equ~est~ Neutral to request Opposed to request
Comments
Printed Name ~'~1~',% ~-"~. ~-'~ L~,~
Mafl~ngAddress /?~ ~ II~Fb~
c, y, z,p
Telephone Number ~ / ~2- ~ ~
Physical Address of Prope~y w~th~n 200 feet
ClTY OF DENTON, TEXAS ClTY HALL WEST , DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 9403498350 · (F)9403497707
Z-OO 092 ~00'
H AR'r
NOT'ZCE OF PUBL]:C
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a public heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider maldng a recommendation to the Clty Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres m the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning d~strlct The property Is located
at the southwest corner of $outhndge and Lghan Mdler. The intent Is to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facility
The public heanng wgl start at 6 00 p m m the C~ty Councd Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKInney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commtaslon would Itke to hear how you feel about this
zon,;g change request and lnvltes you to attend the publtc heanng Please, In order for your oplnlon to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the pubhc healing (Th/s
tn no way prohibits you from attending and parbclpattng in the public hea~fng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mall ~t to the address below, or drop it off In-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N Elm ST
Denton. Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process ~ncludes two public headngs dsslgned to provide opportunities for c~t~zen
involvement and comment Pnor to the public hearings, landowners w~thin two hundred (200) feet of
the sublect property are notified of the zoning request by way of thls not,ce The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is Informed of the percent of
responses In support and in opposition. Second, the Zoning pebtlon is forwarded to the City Council for
final actmn providing the Comm;eslon recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area wffhm two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then slx
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
_ , Please circle one:
~n favor of request _.-"~ Neutral to request Opposed to request
~.-Comments ! an, ve:w much I. ~ver of this re~]uo~l. [ feel that ]t will add to tho beauly and value ofprop=rty m
~hls axca. This proposal vail wet,et Ih~ "~belt" ar~a, e~ ~mpMrcfl to budding horace on Ot~ property Thc pmp~¢d
stmct~e ~td nmsonry f. cllctll~ will b~ a ~n~c clthaltccrncr~t to ottr tactg, hbo~ho~ l do Iskc ~hc fact that st would bc zoncd
only tor ih~S puq~o~e m~d cromer I~: uscd tot 8cr~ral commcr~=l u~c Also, I t~cl ~h~ ~ will pr=v~ d~¢ wild a~lm=l a~d
'critters frOrn mvachn8 my property a~d Jt will pro'~ldc ~ sound ' brea~" ~om ~e m~ ~ffic no~s¢ on LIIII~
Pnnted Name:
City. State Z~p
Telep hone Nu mba r. ~/-~J¢~'
Physmal Address of Property wlthm 200 feet:
CITY OPDENTON, TE)~AS CffYHAU. WEST· DENTON, TEXAS 7~201 · 9403498350 · (F)9403497707
z.-gg 092 200
15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN6
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton w~ll hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendation to the C~ty Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning d~stnct The property is located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and LIIhan Miller The ~ntent is to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast fac~hty
The pubhc heanng w~ll start at 6 00 p m in the City Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and invites you to attend the public heanng Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return th~s form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearlng (This
/n no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, ma~l it to the address below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn Thomas B Gray
The zoning process includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportumt~es for clt~zen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are nobfied of the zoning request by way of th~s not~ce The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses m support and ~n opposition Second, the zomng pebtion is forwarded to the City Council for
final acbon prowd~ng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
den~al, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area w~th~n two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then six
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one.
~n~av°r of reque_st~ Neutral to request Opposed to request
Comments
Signature
Pnnted Name __
Malhng Address 1701
C~ty, State Z~p ~)e, NT~ 'r~ "7~e
Telephone Number ~0 -
Phys~l Address of Prope~y w~th~n 200 feet
ClTY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALLWEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 9403498350 · (F)9403497707
Z 99 092 200' Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN
Z-99-092
The Planmng and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a pubhc hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendation to the C~ty Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres In the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning d~strict The property is located
at the southwest corner of Southridge and Lillian Miller The intent ~s to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast fac~i~ty
The pubhc hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKmney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w/thm two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and/nwtes you to attend the public hearing Please, In order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return th~s form with your comments prior to the date of the pubhc hearing (Th~s
In no way prohibits you from attending and part~c~pabng In the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, marl it to the address below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn' Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportumtles for c~bzen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are nobfied of the zoning request by way of this notice The first public heanng
held before the Planmng and Zoning Commission The Commlss~on is informed of the percent of
responses ~n Support and in opposition Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final acbon p~ovid~ng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
demal, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area w~thln two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then six
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are required to approve the zomng change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner apposition
· ~ Please circle one
~n favor of re Neutral to request Opposed to request
Comments
Printed Name', ~, (~ ~,~,o ~ ,- /'~ ~/~,4
Malhng Address / 7~' ~, /_y,u'/4 u~¢ 7"
City, State Z~p D ~',d )-~/t) ; 7- 7~
Telephone Number ~' ~,o - _~ ? '7 * ~'/~ ,?
Physical Address of Property w~thin 200 feet /7~
ClTY OF DENTON, TEXAS ClTY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 9403496350 · (F)9403497707
Z ~ 092 ~;00' Nobce
18.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN&
Z-99-092
The Plannlng and Zoning Commission of the C~ty of Denton will hold a pubhc heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4,3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning dlstdct The property is located
at the southwest comer of Southndge and LIIllan Miller The intent is to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facility
The pubhc hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McK~nney Street, Dent. on, Texas Because you own property w~thm two hundred (200) feet of the
subject properly, the Planning and Zonlllg Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and invites you to attend the public hearing Please, tn order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return this form w~th your comments prior to the date of the pubhc heanng (Thts
in no way prohlbris you from attending and participating in the publm heanng ) You may fax it to the
number Iocated~ at the bottom, mall It to the address below, or drop It off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportunities for citizen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this notice The first pubhc headng is
held before the Planmng and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses m support and in opposibon Second, the zomng pebtlon is forwarded to the City Council for
final action pr0vldmg the Commission recommends approval Should the Co..r,[sslon recommend
demal, the petttmner may then appeal the request to the City Council if owners of more then twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit w~ttten opposition, then slx
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one.
/....~n favor of request~ Neutral to request Opposed to request
Commeh'ts':--. ....... -
Signature ~)~-~/-.~ _ ~ ~'¢ ~/'"- ..
Ma~l~ng Address
City, State Zip ~
Telephone Number
Physical Address of Prope~y w~thin 200 feet.
ClTY OF DENTON, TEXAS ClTYH^LLWEST · DENTON, TEXAS 7620t · g40.3498350 · (F)940,3497707
Z 9g.Og2 ~00' Notice
19.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zomng Commission of the City of Denton will hold a public heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendabon to the C~ty Councd regarding a Detailed Ptan for
approximately 4 3 acres tn the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zomng d~stnct The property Is located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and Lillian Mdler The intent ~s to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facdity
The pubhc hearing wdl start at 6 00 p m In the C~ty Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKmney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w~thm two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Comm/$sion would hke to hear how you feel about this
zomng change request and invites you to attend the public heanng Please. in order for your op~nion to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (Thzs
In no way proh/btts you from attending and~l~.~e public heanng ) You may fax ~t to the
number Io~.~ ~ripdd~~i_ ~Nr~~Off in-person
The zonmg"l~es~bllc hearings desi~,-~d to provide opportunities for citizen
involvement and co~OllTmen~~e~ .pubhc he_~3dngs,~landowners wRh~n two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of th~s nobce The first public hearing is
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission ~s informed of the percent of
responses ~n support and m opposition Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final acbon prowd~ng the Comm~smon recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
demal, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Councd If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit wntten opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the CRy Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the I oslbon
' P'l'eas-~lrcle ,:
In favor of request Neutral to request Opposed to request
Comments'
Signature __
Pnnted Name
Mad~ng
C~ty, State Z~p
Telephone Number __
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 o 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
z 99 092 200 Notice
20.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN NoT
Z-99-092
TMh~; 1P~n~I~ncg~annddZc~nn~;IgdeCr~rnma~i~r~;~a~r~e~cf~thn.~ec~a~Dn~nt~hnew~tyh~du~cp~rbeh;ahJnar;nag~e~a~~ II
approximately 4 3 acres In the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zomng district The property Is located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and Ldl~an Mdler The intent Is to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facihty
The pubhc hearing w~ll start at 6 00 p m ~n the C~ty Councd Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McK~nney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and inwtes you to attend the public heanng Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken ~nto account, return this form w~th your comments prior to the date of the pubhc heanng (This
in no way prohibits you from attending and part~c/pat~ng In the public hearing ) You may fax It to the
number located at the bottom, mad It to the address below, or drop ~t off In-person
Planning and Development Department
22'1 N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn Thomas B Gray
The zomng process Includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportunlbes for citizen
Involvement and comment Prior to the pubhc hearings, landowners w~th~n two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are not~fled of the zoning request by way of th~s nobce The first public heanng ~s
held before the Planmng and Zomng Commission The Commission ~s ~nformed of the pement of
responses m support and In opposition Second, the zoning pet~tion is forwarded to the City Councd for
final acbon prowd~ng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
den~al, the pet~boner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area w~th~n two hundred (200) feet of the s~te submit written opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the C~ty Councd are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
In favor of request ~ Neutralto request , Opposed to request
Comments
Signature .
Pnnted Name /
Ma~hng Address / ~/~
City, State Z~p
Telephone Number ~0
Physical Address of Prope~y w~th~n 200 feet
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
z 99 092 200 Not~ce
21.
NOT'J:CE OF PUBLTC HEAR.,T.N
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider maldng a recommendation tothe City Counal regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres In the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zonlng districL The property Is located
at the southwest comer of Southndge end LIIImn Miller, The Intent Is to develop a 14-mom Bed and
Breakfast facility
The public hearing will start at 6 00 pm, In the City Council Chambers of City Hall icCabKI at 215 E.
McK]nney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own properS/within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Comm/ss~on would 8ks to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and mtgtes you to attend the publ~o hearing. Please, in o~der for your opinion t~
be taken into account, return this form with your comments pner to the date of the public heating (This
in no way prohibits you from attending end participating in the public hearing ) You may fax It to the
number located at the bottom, mall It to the address below, or drop It off In-pemon.
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process Includes two public hearings designed to provide oppodunll~.s for (:it]zen
Involvement and comment. Prior to the IXJbllo hearings, landowners wi~in two hundred (200) feet of
the subject properly am nolflled of the zoning request by way of this no, co. The l~t public hearing b
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission ~ Commission is Informed of the percent of
responses In support and in oppos~t;on. Second, the zon,ng petit]on is forwarded to the City Counal for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval. Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If ownem of men) than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written pppositlon, then six
out of seven votes of the Cll~ Counc~ are required to approve the zoning change ~ forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner oppositfol?.
Please elrete one: /....~'~'""~
In favor of request Neutral to request
Comments.
Signature ~
Printed Name ' . . (/~4--" ..
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: ~
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ClTYHALLWE$1' -DENTON. 1EXAS 76201 o B40.349.8~50 · (F)940.349.7707
Z. eg-092 200 ~
I I "''
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN6
Z-99-092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the C~ty of Denton wdl hold a pubhc heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendabon to the City Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning dlstnct The property is located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and Lillian Mdler The ~ntent ~s to develop a 14-mom Bed and
Breakfast facdlty
The public hearing wdl start at 6 00 p m in the City Councd Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKlnney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and inv/tes you to attend the pubhc heanng Please, in order for your oplmon to
be taken into account, return this form w~th your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (Th~s
in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mad it to the address below, or drop ~t off ~n-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn. Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process ~ncludes two pubhc hearings designed to provide opportunities for clbzen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this notice The first public heanng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission Is Informed of the percent of
responses m support and in opposibon Second, the zoning pebbon is forwarded to the City Council for
final action prowdmg the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
demal, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the s~te submit wntten opposlt~on, then s~x
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one'
In favor of request Neutral to request Lopposed to reque-~7
Comments
Malhng Address
Telephone Number
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 940 349 8350 o (F) 940 349 7707
Z 99 092 200 Nobce 2 3.
MAY ~ ~00
PAErL i~ BAWLEY
1421 Hua~r's Rtdge Curie
D~nton. Texas 76205
Telephone (940)243'-2859 FAX# (940)3S2-7812
24.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN6
Z-99-092
The Plannmg and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton wdl hold a pubhc heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendation to the C~ty Council regarding a Detaded Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) zoning d~stnct The property is located
at the southwest corner of Southrldge and Ldllan Mdler The intent ~s to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facility
The pubhc hearing wdl start at 6 00 p m in the City Councd Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKInney Street, Denton. Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke to hear how you feel about this
zomng change, request and inwtes you to attend the public heanng Please, ~n order for your oplmon to
be taken into account, return th~s form with your comments pnor to the date of the pubhc heanng (This
in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public heanng ) You may fax It to the
number located at the bottom, mad it to the address below, or drop it off In-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray
The zoning process Includes two public hearings designed to prowde opportunities for citizen
mvolvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are nobfied of the zoning request by way of th~s notice The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planmng and Zomng Commission The Commission Is Informed of the percent of
responses ~n support and in opposition Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final action pr0wdlng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the pehboner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Councd If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of,the land area w~thm two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the City Councd are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
(gf(~eh~ Neural to request /~p~osod to ~'~'
Comments ,'¢ .
Signature "/~o~ ~,~,, _.~~
Malhng Address /~. ,~u!,~ ~l~'~7~ ,,~ ~
Telephone Number ~?~ ~?/-/~ ~u~S -
PhymcalAddressofPrope~yw~thm2OOfeet /~O~ /~. ~,~[,~< n~~ ~s~ ~c/'5
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST · DENTON, TE~S 76201 · 940 ~9 e~50 · (F) 940 ~9 7707
z 99 092 200' Notice ~ / , -~
I 25.
'NOT]:CE OF PUBLTC HEAR'rN6
Z-99,.092
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Detailed Plan for
approximately 4 3 acres in the Planned Development 87 (PD-8?) zoning district The property Js located
at the southwest corner of Southndge and LIIhan Miller The Intent is to develop a 14-room Bed and
Breakfast facility
The public heanng will start at 6 00 p m m the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own properly within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject prOPerty, the Planning end Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and invites you to attend the public hearing Please, Jn order for your Oplnl~nTtt/so
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior t~ the date of the pubhc hearing
in no way prohibits you from attending and partlcipabng tn the public hearing ) You may fax It
number located at the bottom, mall it to the address below, or drop it off in-person to the
Planning and Development Department
221 N, Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Thomas B. Gray
The zoning ,process includes two public hearth s desl n
Involvement and comment Prior t g _ g ed to provide opportumties for ci
o the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) fe:~eo~
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this notice The first public heanng
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses in support and Jn opposmon Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final action pl?wdlng the Commission recommends a
denial, the petlhoner ma then a pp~r~.al_ Should the Commission reco
20 Y ppeal the request to the C~i {-;oun remand
(_.:_.)_p. ercent of ,.he land area within two hundred 1200~ fee' '-'Y"-- _,.~_~l. ,_If .o. wn,e. rs of more than twenty
~u[__o].seve.n v.mes of the City Council are requl;;d ~ a.-;~'~,[~=,~-su,°mlz .written op_p. osltlon, then six
~, ,,~ -~ zoning change These forms are
u~ea ro calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one.
In favor of request Neutral to request
Comments
Printed Name _ /(J= ~ //~ c.~...~f. ~ ~
MalhngAddress ~,'?~9',~ ~,~,,.~,,,~.,../__~,,~.,~ ~..~./.,,, ~..
City, State Z~p /~,,,,,~-/.~,~,. ~,.-?
Telephone Number- _ ~ ye) - ,~'~"<'L,.. ~/~
Physical Address of Property w~thm 200 feat _,;/. 4; ~'~ (--o,,~
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS C~T¥ HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXA~ 7S20~. 940 ~49 83S0 · (F) 940 34e 77'07
Z-gg,.Og2 200' Notice
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704 Lafay~tt~
Denton, TX 76205
5- i 7-00
Mr Thomas (}ray
Planning mid Developinel~t Department
221 N Blin
Demon, TX 76202
Fax 349-7707
Dear Mr Gray,
I wish to ~tate my opposition to the proposed 14- room Bed m~ B~eakfast to be located
on 1 dhan Miller in lhe Planned Development 87 zoumg district My obJoOIIol~s are as
follows.
1) The proposed m~al service and rooin nm~bers really Inake this a sinall hotel
with re~.auranl, not a Bed and Breakfast l. ood service should be binned to
Ibc breakfast tnca] wllh seating ;n the dmmg room restricted to 30 people
residing in thc location
2) Pool hours should be rest~ictcxl to 8 00 PM wc~k days and 9 00 PM
week ends
3) ]ftbe facdlly ~s leased for small prlValO :[hllcl~iolls, lhe~ should be restricted to
Thin.lay, Fllday or Saturday evenings ]flhe outsglc poe} area Is used for
such functions, guest numbers should be lnmled and outside hours should be
no latei Ihan 10'30 PM to pix~vlde qinel fei the neighbors
Thank you for you vonslderation m th~s matter l'his fa~lhly will loin property lines with
all eslabhshed neaghborbood and already bulll homes A large nuinber of people will be
affecled by the facdl~y now and also by fulure owners oftbe Bed and Breakfas! l am
very'¢otacerned with whal ~an ]mpp~u to the proposed facdity ff hmllation~ are nol put on
the ]~D before it ~s built
Sincerely, .
Msry~toodmff
27.
~ay 24, 2000
~,~r. Thomas Gray
Plannmng and Development Department
221 North Elm
Denton, TX 76202
Re: Wmldwood Inn
Llllman ~dlller Parkway
Dear ~. Gray:
We are in strong opposztzon to having a bed and breakfast/znn/
motel w~th restaurant and pool, built mn the Southrzdge East
area of Denton. Our reasons are that mt wzll be an actzvmty
of not eight hours a day weekdays, but one of damly actmv~tmes
with the restaurant and pool open every weekday into the even-
mng hours, also Saturdays and Sundays, whmch wmll destroy the
quiet nemghborhood mn place now.
Also, please consmder the huge amount of congestion that we al-
ready have on Lzll~an ~mller Parkway. Ue th~nk construction of
all sorts should be held mn abeyance untzl the traffic sztuatmon
has been allevzated.
Thank you for your consideration.
~Ve~~°urs'~~
Robert L. Hutsell
Karian C. Hutsell
1520 Gatewood Drmve
Denton, TX 76205
Copzes to: All Czty Councmlmen
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M~y 1/5, 2000
C~ty of Dento~a
Plannlng Department FAX (940) 349-7707
Attn Mr Thomas Gray Two Pages Total
Dear Mr Oray,
As a resident w~tl~n 200 t~et of the proposed "Bed & Breakfast ' rezomng on Lflhan Mtller (next to
thc $outhndg¢ East subdivxs~on), I would like to change my pos~taon from "Neutral" to "Opposed"
I spokc m favor of the proje~ (with cond~hons) at the P&Z Heanng but am cha~gmg rny postt~on as
a result of the outcome of that Hearing 1'he issues that prevent me from fully supporung The
pxoject and winch ! would hke address~ include
1) Re~'taur~nt Usage Original understan, dmg was that meal services would be hrmted to guests
stay~ there and personal guests ofthose sta3nng ther~ Also, understood that droner service
would he offered only on Thursdays, Fnday~, and Saturdays (and food would be available upon
special r~quests from guests at other trines) After P&Z Hearing, understand resections on
restaurant were baghly relaxed For the two commercial developments to the east (on property
belore the Red Lobster) restaurants and retati estabhshments werc spectficall~ excluded from
use - why wouM th~s proper~ be treated any differently9
2) Dmmg Capaclty '[he current 40 seat capacity restaurant ~ not acceptable Ifdtmng facflmes
are lranted to those staying the~e (and thexr guests), 30 should be more than enou,,~h (considenng
that multiple seatings could al~o be made) Controls or allowable capacny should be possxble
w~thout changing the deszgn or look of' the building (either through rue depmXment restrtctmn,
note m PD, or sectioning part of dining area as a' hbrary or "seating area without actual
walls ) When perking runs short, whore will people park (would prefer they wouM not do so
m fiont of my house and cut through my yard - also, certainly am uot suggesting a larger
parl~ng lo~)
3) Pool Usage Hours Am conccrnccl wath no,se - weekday hoists un~l 10 pm w~th weekends ar
l lpm Other facilities are cappeat at 9 pm and 10 pm and are not even up agamnt homes
4) Fac~hty Usage Hours for Events Again, concerned w~th no,sc and availability of alcohol
Would like to see outdoor events hrmted to a reasonable nme (10 pm dunng week and l 1 pm on
FrgSat ~ would prefer to see same ouxdoor hours as pool but could understand need for later
hours ) Most homes have thexr bedrooms facing the property and ars outdoor events area
Indoor events could be at ~s dlscretton
Although I have not seen the ~mal recommen¢lauons from the P&r.Z Me~ang, I will assume that a
hedge, fence or berm v~ll be required m the paring lot area to prevent headlamps from shining
into windows of neighboring homes - in accordance w~th standard orchnances Tins Is requured as
tra~c w~11 occur at all t~es of the evening (even though Mr McNeil, ~hort-~ghtedly, didn't see a
purposc for
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EO/IO'd ~E,g! Hfl~ 00-gI-A~
I am not agatlq~t th= u~c of thc prope~'y for a Bod & Breakfast a~ t~ may be a/~ood t~se of the l~d
h~t of ~t~ loc~ I just w~t to ens~ that ~e ~p~ con~mlsl~i~ ~e put on the PD cha~c~
ensue 1t ~oes ~ot ne~v~ly ~mpact thc homehfmm and p~p~ v~ues of th~ su~oundmg nel~bo~
- ~ we have inves~en~ th~ must be prot~t~ a~o
We would also hke to ~s:~e ~at consols ~e m pl~c should Mr Moore, f~ any re.on, d~tdc
not to aevclop th~ prop~ h~mselfor shoed he sell the developm~t ~m~re do~ the road
We ~oulg hke a Bed & Bre~fast but not a Hotel. Kestaurant, ~d Banquet Fd~lhty
~a~ you ~ for your ~ista~ce m a~ngmg a ~ce~g ~th MI Moore sod thc u~ghbo~h~d
resld~ls ~o ~ ~ l~n o~t a wm-~n ~n~em~t
B~ Oowd~c Home ~one (9~0) 5OI-IA~0
713 Lady.re Drive WorkPhone (9~) 566-7567
Denton, ~ 7620~
30.
Ga:SI ]fl~ O0-gl-AVN
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ENCLOSURE 7
Z-99,092 Detailed Plan
Citizens' comments from neighborhood meeting held April 17, 2000
· What if this goes bankrupt'~
What if you want to change the use of the property at a later date`>
· What vegetation will remaan`>
What kind of buffer or scmemng will be planted or built along Lflhan Miller`>
· Where ~s the ~ngress and egress to th~s property`>
· What other kinds of uses could go here`>
· What kind of prices will you charge`>
· Will large trucks be servang th~s facility`>
· Where are the dumpsters`>
· Why didn't you build single-family homes here, like the current Detailed Plan
specifies`>
· There are a lot of ammals on flus s~te, maybe th~s development will cut down on the
number of opossums and skunks in the area
· What are you going to do to clean up the drainage easement on the s~te`>
· Can you clean up the drmnage area to ehm~nate the standing water`>
· Will the sound of traffic along Lflhan Miller will be channeled to my house`>
· Will there be hours of pool operation`>
· How many people can the d~mng room seat`>
· Where will the food waste go? It will attract animals
· What kind of slgnage will you have`>
· What happens ff you leave after the property has been zoned but before it's been
developed`>
· What m the projected construction date`> How long will construction take9
· Where will the mr conditioning umts be`>
· I th~nk it looks gmat
· How much will ~t cost you to bmld th~s`>
· What kind of traffic impact will thru have on Lflhan Miller`>
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ENCLOSURE 8 ~ ~
~ ORDINANCE NO. ~ '~L~.~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE
IN ZONING OF .330 ACRES OF LAND FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 87
(PD-87) TO SINGLE FAMILY-10 (SF-10) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
AND USE DESIGNATION AND APPROVING A NEW DETAILED PLAN FOR 9.296
ACRES OF PD-87 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LILLIAN MILLER PARKWAY
AT SOU~HRIDGE DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Wt~EREAS, Mitchell Vexler has applied for a change an zoning
for .330 acres of land from Planned Development No. 87 (PD-87) to
Single Family-10 (SF-10) zoning district classification and use
designation, and approval of a new detailed plan for 9.296 acres of
PD-87; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 1993, the Planning and Zoning
Coramission recommended approval of the requested changes in zoning;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the changes in zoning
will be in compliance with the Denton Development Plan, NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
S_~. That the zoning district classification and use
deslgnation of the .330 acres of land described in Exhibit A,
attached to and incorporated into th~s ordinance by reference, is
changed from Planned Development No. 87 (PD-87) to S~ngle Family-10
(SF-10) zoning district classification and use designation pursuant
to the Comprehenslve Zoning Ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas.
S_~. That a portion of PD-87 not included in the
acreagelidentified in Section I and consls=lng of 9.296 acres of
land described in Exhibit "B", attached to and incorporated into
the ordinance by reference, is amended by the approval of a new
detailed plan identified in Exhibit "C", attached to and incorpo-
rated into this ordinance by reference.
~. That the City's official zoning map is amended
to show the change in zoning district classification.
~. That a copy of this ordinance shall be attached
to Ordin,ance 84-138, showing the amendment herein approved.
34.
SECTION V. That the provisions of this ordinance as they
apply to the 9.296 acres shown in the detailed plan herein
approved, shall govern and control over any conflicting provision
of Ordinance No. 84-138, but all the provisions of Ordinance No.
84-138 .as they apply to that remaining portion of the district not
herein.amended, shall continue in force and effect and shall apply
to the remainder of said district.
SECTION VI. That any person violating any provision of this
ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding
$2,000. Each day that a provision of this ordinance is violated
shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
S C_~_~. That this ordinance shall become effective four-
teen (14) days from the date of its passage, and the City Secretary
is hereby directed to cause the caption of this ordinance to be
published twice in the Denton Record-Chronicle, the official news-
paper of the City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days of the
date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~___~day of~, 1993.
BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPR D AS TO LEOAL FORM:
DEBRA A. DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
, ,. (-' MR!.m NOTE DESCI~PTION (
TRACT 3
EXHIBIT A
All that certain tract of land situated m the John McGowen Survey, Absl~act 797, City and County of Denton, Texas and being part
of Tract 2 as described in a deed from Ted Taylor Companies, Inc recorded m Volume 3417, Page 0001, Real Propen'y Records of
Denton County, Texas and being more pamcularly descnbed as follows
BI,GINNING at the southernmost southeast comer of Lot 28, Block 35, Southndge East Phase 1 Addition, as shown by plat recorded
in Cabinet D, Page 315, Plat Records of Denton County;,
'rI-I~NCE North 35°19'08, East vath the east line of Block 35, a d~stance of 219 40 feet,
THF, NCE South 11042"25" East a chstance of 179 32 feet,
THENCE South 88°45'56· West a d~stance of 163 26 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0 330 acres of land more
or less
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F~m.r~ NOTE DESCRIPTION
TRACT 1
EXHIBIT B (two pages)
AU that certain tract of land situated in the John McGowen Survey, Abstract 797, City and County of Denton, Texas end being all
of Tract I as dascnbed in a deed froin Teri Taylor Compamas, lnc recorded in Volume 3417, Page 0001, Real Property Records of
Denton County, Te~s and being inore particularly described as follows
BEGINNING at the north nght. of-way line of Southrldge at the southeast comer of Lot 17, Block A, the Ridge of Southndge as shown
by the plat recorded in l Cabinet D, Page 330, Plat Records of Denton County;,
THENCE North 50°37'33· East with the east line of Block A, a distance of 343 55 feet to a point for comer,,
THENCE North 35°07'33· East with the east line of Block A, a distance of 350 82 feet to a point for comer;,
THENCE North 10°18'39' West with the east line of Block A, a distance of 191 65 feet to a point at the northeast comer of Lot 12,
Block A, also being on the south line of Lot 8, Block One, $ W grwin Subdivision,
THENCE Norda 89023'23· East with the south line of Lot 8, a distance of 214 98 feet to a point on the west right-of-way of Ialhan
Miller Parkwa~
THILNCE with a curve tO the nght on the west line of t1!!!en Mfllar Parkway, having a cenwal engle of 30°18'44% a radius of 757 74
teet' a chord of south 18°39'42* west, en arc length of 400 88 feet;,
THENCE South 28°49'03' West with the west tight-of, way of !.t!!!en Miller Parkway a distance of 511 79 feet,
THILNCE vath a curve to the right having a central engle of 19056'52', a radius of 92 00 feet, a chord of south 38°47'33' west, an
arc length of 32 03 feet;
TI-IE~CB with a curve to the left, having a central angle of 19°56'51'0 a radius of 108 00 feet, a chord of south 38047'33, west, an
arc length of 37.60 feet;
THENCE South 28°49'03· Wast with the west line of IA;;lan Miller Parkway a distance of 80 76 feet,
THENCE South 73°49'03' West with a flare in said right-of-way, a distance of 12 73 feet to a point on the north right of way line
of Southtidge Drive,
THENCE North 61°10'57' West with the north line of Southrldge Dtive a distance of 50 68 feet,
THILNCE with a curve to the right havmg-a central angle of 37°31~21', a radius of 270 00 feet, a chord of north 42°25'16' west, en
arc length of 176 82 feet;
THILNCE North 23°39'35· West with the north line of Southrldge Drive a distance of 78 10 feet,
THILNCE w~th a curve to the lel~ having a central angle of 4°34'22', a radius of 583 04 feet, a chord of north 25°56'46' west, an
arc leagth of 46 52 feet to the POiiq~f OF BEGINNING and centammg 5 165 acres of~md more or less
37
All that certain tract of land situated in the John McGowen Survey, Abstract 797, City and County
of Denton, Texas and being pan of Tract 2 as descn'oed m a deed from Teri Taylor Companies, Inc
recorded in Volume 3417, Page 0001, Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas and being
more parti~-lsrly described as follows.
COMMENCING at the southernmost southeast comer of Lot 28, Block 35, $outhndge East Phase
1 Addition, ~ shown by plat recorded in Cabinet D, Page 31S, Plat Records of Denton County,
THENCE North 35°15'30' East with the east hne of Block 35, a distance of 219 60 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING,
THENCE North 9°21'09, West w~th the east lme of Block 35, a distance of 249 71 feet,
THENCE North 55007'48'' East ~uth the east ]me of Block 35, a ckstance of 156 41 feet,
THENCE North 57051'43, East wath the east line of Block 35, a ckstance of 169 58 feet;
THENCE North 51042'37, East with the east line of Block 35, a distance of 200 30 feet;
THENCE North 37°28'25' East with the east line of Block 35, a ckstance of 126.46 feet to a point
in the south right-of-way of Soutluidge Drive,
THENCE with a curve to the left on the south line of Southrldge Dnve, having a central angle of
2°31'17*, a radius of 330 feet, a chord of south S9°55'19', an arc length of 14 52 feet,
THENCE South 61010'57'' East with the south line of Southndge Drive a ckstance of 71 68 feet to
a point in the west right-of-way of !.fllls~ Miller Parkway;
THENCE South 28°49'03'' West w~th the west right-of-way of I.ill,~n MLUer Parkway, a distance of
893 19 feet,
THENCE South 88°41'36' West a distance of 73.94 feet to the southern point m a deed from Mavex
9, Inc. as recorded m Volume 93, Page 28904 m the Deed Records of Denton County,
THENCE North 11042'25.' West with the west Line of said deed from Mavex 9, Lne, a distance of
179 32 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and contanm~ 4.131 acres of land more or less.
38.
EXHIB%T C
Z-93-022 Southridge Oaks (PD-87) NORTh'
n
S't4ewalk
~ , * o,,o ,c~ De~lled Plan
Dat~ 10/15D3, S~I~ None 39.
ATTACHMENT 2
1
AFT
~ Thank We have a
MR.
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motion and ,lease. Motion
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8 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ And we'll move onto Agenda
9 Item 7 as soon as I can f~nd my Agenda. A~enda Item No.
10 7 is to hold a public hearing and consider making a
11 recommendation to the City Council regarding a detailed
12 plan for approximately 4.3 acres in the Planned
13 Development 87 zoning district. The property is located
14 at the southwest corner of Southridge and Lillian Miller.
15 A 14-room bed and breakfast facility is proposed. At this
16 time, I'll open the public hearing and ask Mr. Gray to
17 provide us with the staff report and recommendation.
18 MS. ~OURDIE: Excuse me, Mr. Engelbrecht I
19 need to excuse myself. I'm within the 200-foot boundary.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you.
21 MR. GRAYz Thank you. This is a 14-room bed
22 and breakfast facility. A bed and breakfast facility, and
23 I guess I'll probably let the applicant speak to this, as
24 well, generally is a place of lodging for more of a, I
25 guess a residential-style type of lodging. To be honest,
PLANNIN~ AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 149
i I did not even know that there were other bed and
2 breakfast facilities in Denton until sometime today when
3 somebody pointed out to me that there are some, I think,
actually around here. But when people think of bed and
5 breakfast, they often, I guess they often times think of
6 somewhere on the east coast or off of Cape Cod Well,
7 this one's coming --
8 MR. MCNEILL: You haventt traveled an Texas.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: We've got to educate you,
10 Mr. Gray.
11 MR. GRAY: Or in the hill country, okay. All
12 right. I apologize.
13 MS. APPLE: You need to get out more, Thomas.
14 MR. GRAY: I agree. But in any case, this
15 petition is to amend the existing detailed plan for this
16 portion of PD-87. In your backup, I think I have provided
17 a copy of what the existing detailed plan of PD-87 allows
18 and I'll Just pull it out and show it. We're speaking of
19 ~his area right here. Currently, six single-family homes
20 could be put on this property and these six homes would
21 face Lillian Miller. They would access off of Lillian
22 Miller. I think there is a shared access easement right
23 here so there'd be actually one curb cut onto Lillian
24 Miller and then, I guess, a driveway or a street back here
25 that all the streets could -- all the homes could access.
PLANNING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 150
i What the applicant is proposing is instead of
2 six single-family homes, he is proposing one large 14-room
3 bed and breakfast facility which -- as far as the
4 operation of this facility is concerned, I should probably
5 let the applicant speak to that. But the facility is
6 located here in the center of the property and most of the
7 existing vegetation on the property is being maintained.
8 I'll Just quickly go over opposition and I do
9 have a copy for everybody to read I have received three
10 letters in opposition and actually five letters in favor
11 of this site so far. And that accounts to less than 12
12 percent, 11.79 percent of the area within 200 feet. And I
13 will pass these around so that you can look at them.
14 MR. MCNEILL: What's your color code here on
15 this?
16 MR. GRAYs Color code is red is opposed, green
17 is in favor, and blue is neutral.
18 MR. RISHELs Brown is our red.
19 MR. GRAYs That shows up as brown. The zdea
20 WaS that red being stop, green being go. I guess what I
21 should probably do is see if there are any questions or
22 let the applicant speak. There are a lot of -- I think
23 there are several aspects of this property.
24 MR ENGELBRECHTs Staff recommendation?
25 MR. GRAYs Staff recommends approval with some
PLANNING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 151
i certain conditions and I have those outlined on page 5 of
2 your backup. Number one is our standard lighting
3 condition. Number two is that exclusive doors and
4 windows, the exterior elevations of the main building
5 shall consist of brick or stone masonry or stucco and that
6 the exterior elevations shell resemble the -- here it is
7 right here, resemble this arch=tectural drawing that the
8 applicant has provided to us. And a third condition was
9 that the use of outdoor facilities such as the swimming
10 pool or spa pavilion shall be limited to the hours between
11 8=00 a.m. and 9=00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and
12 between 8500 a.m. and 11500 p m on Fridays and Saturdays
13 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= Commissioners, any questions
14 at this time? Thank you. Is the petitioner or
15 petitioner's representative present?
16 MR. MOORE5 Chairmen, Commissioners, my name
17 is Rick Moore. I reside at 901 Ell~son Park Circle in the
18 city of Denton. My wife and I actually lived ~n th~s
19 house that wes on this lot right here for about a year.
20 We watched the development of the office project and we
21 had numerous thoughts about what could be done with this
22 site to make it attractive, to lower the density, and
23 preserve it es best as possible. The opportunity came up
24 to buy the site. We purchased ~t and about the same time,
25 we got our hands on a copy of the new development plan for
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i us. And we reviewed that document and tried to come up
2 with what we thought would be a project that would work
3 very well on this site.
4 Around the corner -- I've been involved in two
5 developments in this area. One is Hunter's Ridge which is
6 this area right here. And the other one was Ellison Park
7 Circle which is at the corner, across the street from Sam
8 Houston on Lillian Miller. So we reviewed the new
9 Comprehensive Plan and, along with that review, we came
10 away with our desire, or my desire, not necessarily
11 Carolyn's, but my desire at one time was to own an inn or
12 a bed and breakfast facility And there was actually a
13 tract at the corner of 1830 and Hobson that we really had
14 -- I had really desired to do that with for a number of
15 years but never could get the site bought Carolyn's idea
16 was to put it at this site and so we started developing
17 the concept. And trying to make the site feasibility, do
18 the least amount of damage, create the least amount of
19 traffic, and to make it a win-win for our neighbors and
20 make it economically viable. What you have before you is
21 what we developed.
22 The architecture, we kind of patterned after a
23 structure and I'm going to put a colored photograph up
24 here so you can actually see the structure that we
25 patterned the architecture after. Then we took aerials of
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i the site and we have tried to place the building and the
2 parking and the drive in an area. This area right an here
3 has all been damaged by fill that was created when some
utilities were put in. And so we tried to incorporate our
5 building in that area. Another thing that kind of moved
6 us in that area was that's the deepest part of the sate
7 and that allowed us to keep a buffer between us and the
8 neighbors that live along Lynhurst.
9 We asked for a couple of things from staff
10 that they agreed with. We asked for a one-way drive which
11 would give two curb cuts on Lillian Miller. And the
12 reason why we asked for that was we wanted the feeling
13 that when you came into our 1nn that you were actually
1% driving in through a wooded drive through the facility.
15 We wanted a smaller driveway than what is proposed but to
16 meet the fire lanes, we had to be 18 feet. We proposed
17 12. The rule generally is 20 and we've agreed upon 18 on
18 the drive. We reduced the parking as much as possible so
19 we do the least amount of damage to the trees and the
20 site.
21 And we have had a neighborhood meeting. We
22 have tried to touch on any concerns that the neighbors
23 might have. And now after getting through the anteram
ordinance and the moratorium and the last three hearings
25 here tonight, I stand in front of you a humble man, a
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i broken man. I~m hear to answer any questions that you
2 might have.
3 And I had one other item that I wanted to
4 bring to your attention. We got a study from YBR Research
5 out of California that does hospitality research. And
6 statistics are that they have a medium age of 44. The
? predominant age is 35 to 64 25 percent of the family
8 income is over $100,000.00. 70 percent have college
9 degrees, half of those having degrees are graduate
10 degrees. 87 percent of them own their own homes and seven
11 out of 10 of them have no children at home under the age
12 of 18. A typical couple enjoying a weekend at a B&B adds
13 $426.00 to the local economy.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Commissioners -- is that --
15 MR. MOORE~ That's it.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Thank you. It's good
17 to see that you've sat through thLs and haven't lost your
18 sense of humor, and have gone through the entire process,
19 staff and all. Mr. McNeill.
20 MR. MCNEiLL= What's the probability that it's
21 going to be successful? How do you feel in terms of
22 drawing the clientele to make it economically viable to
23 continue to operate?
24 MR. MOORE= A couple of things Not
25 derogatory to any of our competitors, but we have a
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i relatively low standard of overnight facilit~es in Denton.
2 We are trying to create a higher-end facility. We feel
3 like that we're close enough to Dallas that we will draw
% traffic out of Dallas for the weekends We feel like
5 there's a need for an upscale inn facility in Denton and
6 we have very little doubts. We actually have a couple of
7 corporate clients also and the universities that have also
8 offered their support and actually are going to place
9 people at the facility.
10 MR. MCNEILL~ So you've done -- what you're
11 saying is you've really done the homework to feel
12 comfortable that the people will be there It's like the
13 baseball field. You're going to build it and they're
14 going to come.
15 MR. MOORE~ That's right. As most of you
16 know, I~m in the home building business and the
17 development business. And, actually, this is going to be
18 -- hopefully, mine and Carolyn's profession until we
19 retire. We plan on living on-site and operating the
20 facility ourselves.
21 MR. MCNEILL~ Who~s going to be the cook?
22 MR. MOORE~ My wife, Carolyn
23 MR. MCNEILL~ Okay Thank you.
24 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Mr Williams.
25 MR. WILLIAMS~ Yeah. I lust appreciate your
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I thoroughness and your presentation and, it seems like,
2 your sincerity in your presentation
3 MR. MOORE= Thank you.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Mr. Moreno.
5 MR. MORENO' Yes, Mr. Moore I've stayed at a
6 few bed and breakfasts and they were somewhat smaller than
7 what you're proposing here. And the ones that I stayed
8 in, of course, offered some form of a breakfast but no
9 other meals whatsoever. Is that your plan, as well?
10 MR. MOORE= No, sar, it is not. To address
11 the size issue, number one, Perry's question about
12 viability, we bought a -- there's an association called
13 the Professional Association of Innkeepers, PAI, and they
14 do a study every year and we bought that study. And the
15 success of mn inn is determined by the quantity of the
16 rooms versus the expense it takes to operate those rooms.
17 And the optimum size is between 12 and 18 rooms and so
18 that's how we determined our size. Plus the need factor
19 in Denton.
20 The reason why I say, we have no desire any
21 more meals than are necessary but bed and breakfasts cater
22 to special events like wedding receptions and things of
23 that nature where the family actually leases the whole inn
24 for the family and the relatives. And when that happens,
25 they are going to want on-site food service and we want to
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i be able to provide that to them when they're there And
2 at one time, we had suggested and we have said at our
3 neighborhood meetin~ that we would like to serve meals on
4 a reservation only basis on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
5 night and I will say that again. That's what we want to
6 do. But that comes from we don't want to mislead staff,
7 any of our neighbors, or you here tonight. We want you to
8 know that if we have a guest staying at our facility and
9 they have friends that live in this town and they want to
10 come there and have a meal, we want to be able to serve
11 those people.
12 MR. MORENO= All right, sir Thank you.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Other questions,
14 Commissioners? With regard to the dining facility, what
15 size would that be? What's the seating capacity?
16 MR. MOORE= The seating capacity of the actual
17 room is 40. There is a -- when we take ~nto consideration
18 that there's a baby ~rand piano and a fireplace and some
19 lounge chairs in there, it reduces it down to about 34
20 which is a little bit over our occupancy which is if you
21 put two people to a room at 28. Okay? The other thin~
22 that limits us on food service, agaxn, is our parkin~
23 space. We've limited the parking space so, obviously, if
24 you don't have anywhere to park, we're not goin~ to be
25 able to serve.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Right. I was lust going to
2 ask you about that. If you're basically full but they
3 don~t want to dine there, you can't -- but you may already
4 have reservations for dining for Thursday, Friday, or
5 Saturday night.
6 MR. MOORE~ Right.
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT= How do you manage that?
8 MR. MOORE= That's where the reservation only
9 comes into effect. I mean, obviously, you don~t sell food
10 over selling a room.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. All right.
12 MR. MOORE~ And one other thing that was in
13 the staff's recommendations was on the hours of the
14 outside pool service end we would like the weekdays
15 extended one hour on that issue.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ To 10=00 p.m.?
17 MR. MOORE= To 10.00 p m. And several of our
18 neighbors have pools and I don't think that that would be
19 a big issue. And i don't think our target market is going
20 to be real noisy anyway.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Someone had said to me that
22 you had wanted to do some modifications to the drainage
23 ditch or easement or something and they couldn't or they
24 weren,t sure.
25 MR. MOORE~ Well, with the -- on this site, I
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i don~t know that we can see it real clear on here, but --
2 do we have a large copy. There seems to be a mosquito,
3 rodent, varmint issue with this area right in here. And
4 it's in -- we believe that it's inside. There's parts of
5 that that have been filled but we believe that it's inside
6 of the 100-year floodplain which is governed by FEMA as
7 far as fill and things of that nature go We would like
8 to have permission to go in there and clean that up and
9 maybe put like -- obviously, we don't want it unattractive
10 because we want our guests to be able to walk down
11 there. We would like to go in there and put like large
12 river rock in the bottom of that so that it actually has a
13 base in there and we correct the drainage where there's no
14 standing water in there. But I don't know if that's a
15 question for Dale Hoelting or for FEMA or for the City.
16 We're kind of in a gray area there so we don~t know.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Do you want to comment on
18 that, Mr. Powell? Did you start to say something?
19 MR. POWELL~ I was just going to say Mr.
20 Hoelting is here and can answer those questions.
21 MR. ENGELERECHT: All rlght. We'll bring him
22 up in a minute to talk about that I noticed that the,
23 and I wanted to make sure that that was the plan, the
2% stucco fence along Lillian Miller.
25 MR. MOORE: That 1s the plan.
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I MR. ENGELBRECHT= Well, I know. But it does
2 run across that drainage easement and that's -- you're
3 working that out. I~m assuming there's an opening
4 underneath there for the flow underneath.
5 MR. MOORE= Actually -- yes, sir The desire
6 was to have the fence on a level plane so, actually, what
7 we were planning on doing if we can have the approval from
8 FEMA and from Dale was to actually dig a pier in there and
9 actually set those fence panels so it's elevated over the
10 creek.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Exactly. Yeah.
12 MR. MOORE= And it actually works as a sound
13 buffer from the highway.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT. Well, I lust wanted -- I
15 know that there had been d~acussion back and forth and I
16 didn't know whether -- I wanted to make sure you knew that
17 wes on the plan and that was what you had wanted to do
18 MR. MOORE= Yes.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. One other item. Can
20 you tell me about the quantity of vegetation on that, I
21 ~uess, it's western portion? No, the other Yes, down
22 through there. Between the driveway and that portion,
23 yeah, kind of all up through there, what's the ~- I know
24 that there's a lot on the other northern part Could you
25 point that out on the --
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i MR. MOORE: That's this area right in here.
2 And it's heavily treed with some substantial oak trees
3 down in there, some as big as probably 18 to 24 inches.
4 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Okay. And I'm assuming what
5 you're going to sort of do is kind of clear the underbrush
6 and then make walk paths through there so folks can kind
7 of walk around.
8 MR. MOORE: We don't show any walk paths on
9 here.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I know.
11 MR. MOORE: Staff asked us to put them on
12 there if they were going to be part of the detailed plan.
13 But if you go back in there right now, it's Just almost an
14 i~possibility because of the briars and everything else to
15 come up with that. So what we figured we would do, as the
16 title says it's called the Wildwood Inn, so we were going
17 to cut back the briars, leave as much of the natural
18 vegetation as possible in there, and actually Just not aim
19 to disturb as much of that side of the site as possible.
20 It's actually very beautiful in there. When you have that
21 canopy over all of the growth, you get very little
22 undergrowth underneath it. You Just have a really shaded
23 area under there with very little undergrowth
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. Well, that was -- I
25 have two questions and one had to do with the walk paths
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i which aren't on there. So you're aware of that and you're
2 going to deal with that however
3 MR. MOORE~ Yes, I am aware of that. Right.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay.
5 MR. MOORE~ If we were to build a walk path,
6 we would probably want to do it out of like a bark mulch
7 ty~e of path, which we thought we could possible do under
8 a minor amendment because it could be changed at any time.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. And that's the other
10 aspect of that is you might want to change that thing.
11 MR. MOORE~ Right.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Then one other
13 question I have, I noticed that the parking spaces, you
1% drive in and they face towards that single-family
15 residential ~n the back. And, basically, they're sort of
16 pulling in and their headlights are going to be shining
17 towards those single-family residences in the back
18 MR. MOORE= That's correct.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Is there anything that is
20 going to block the headlights when folks pull in and out
21 of there at night?
22 MR. MOORE~ The thing that w~ll happen is
23 there's a grade change there. This parking lot is going
24 to be on a downward grade and it's actually going to be
25 pointing -- their headlights are going to be pointing ~nto
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I this drainage easement actually. The fall across this lot
2 falls downward so the drainage on the parking lot is going
3 to slope into -- so when you pull in those parking spaces,
4 your headlights are going to be pointing down into the
5 drainage easement rather than across an elevation change
6 of maybe nine feet where the houses get to.
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. All right So
8 they're shining down and the houses are set up.
9 MR. MOORE: Yeah, right The houses, the
10 grade change in there is about between eight and nine
11 feet. So when you come into the parking lot, you're going
12 to be turning down like this and you're going to be -- the
13 headlights won't be an issue.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay I know that's been
15 one we have addressed here before is that one. So you
16 hadn't considered any sort of vegetative barrier right in
17 there or something to make sure that there was no --
18 MR. MOORE: No. Although, I personally like
19 -- we're big landscape fans so, I mean, if it made -- if
20 it was putting vegetation along the back side of this
21 parking lot, you know, where it was hedge-height, that
22 wouldn't be an issue for us. We would do that
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Something to ensure that
24 there's no headlights into the --
25 MR. MOORE: Right. The only thing that we
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I wouldn't want to do is block the view when you were in the
2 parking lot and looking back.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yeah, you don't want
4 something large because you want to be able to see out
5 into that natural area.
6 MR. MOORE~ Right Exactly
? MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I understand. Okay. All
8 right. Any other questions? Thank you.
9 MR. MOORE~ Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELERECHT: Oh, wait a m~nute. Mr
11 Rishel. I believe we do have one.
12 MR. RISHEL: I'm Just a little curious. I
13 think you have a wonderful plan here myself. It Just
14 seems like the potential dumpster s~te that I'm seeing,
15 and I don't know if there's more than one on here, just
16 appears to be an awful long ways away from the main
17 building itself. I know Carolyn's taking out the garbage
18 and you're in charge of the popcorn. But is there another
19 dumpster site that I'm missing on this?
20 MR. MOORE: No, sir, there's not. A couple of
21 things came to our mind when we picked the dumpster site
22 was the ease of access for the City trucks to come ~n and
23 actually operate in the area, and the other thing is,
24 obviously, a dumpster of any size generates some odor and
25 we wanted to put it in a neutral location. And that's how
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i we picked it. And our plan is to use 45~gallon rolling
2 commercial cans outside of our back of our facility and
3 move them down twice a day to the dumpster.
4 MR. RISHEL~ Okay
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT. Any other questions? I Just
6 want to thank you for the obvious knowledge and detail
7 about the site.
8 MR. MOORE~ Thank you.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I'm not sure that we always
10 get someone who has that sort of knowledge of the area, of
11 what they're doing. Thank you. We do have some cards of
12 individuals that indicate they wish to speak an support.
13 Karen Waits. If you would give me your name and address
14 for the record.
15 MS. WAITE~ I~m Karen Waste and I live at 2308
16 Hollyhill Drive here in Denton And I moved here, my
17 husband moved last year and I moved here in August. And I
18 had to write this because if I don't, I'll be too nervous
19 and I~11 babble so I~m just going to read th~s to you.
20 The Moore's proposed bed and breakfast would be built
21 right around the corner from our house on Hollyhill.
22 Actually, I look forward to having a beautiful and special
23 place such as a bed and breakfast so conveniently located
24 near our home. I would prefer this type of construction
25 rather than the professional buildings and parking lots
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i which are currently under construction behmnd our house.
2 My husband and I have stayed in 11 bed and
3 breakfasts around the country. And according to the
4 owners of these establishments and the townspeople, these
5 B&B's all had a very positive impact on the community,
6 mainly by bringing in business for the local economy. My
7 husband and I are definitely in favor of this project
8 It's a great opportunity the City of Denton should be
9 excited about and proud to be a part of.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you Any questions,
11 Commissioners? Thank you. Dan Martin.
12 MR. MARTIN: Commissioners, I'm Dan Martin at
13 717 Lafayette Drive. My house is located on this lot as
14 indicated here and backs up to the proposed development.
15 I think I shared some concerns with what would happen with
16 this smte sometime ago as Lillian Miller started to
17 develop commercially. And even though this was zoned
18 SF-15, I think, for single-family residence, it, in my
19 mind, was not very practmcal that mt would develop that
20 way and that anyone would risk purchasxng those lots and
21 Cry to develop them into single-family residences and that
22 the curb cut coming off of Lillian Miller would not be
23 very practical and a common driveway in front of the
24 residence would push the residence back to the property
25 line so that a -- and force a house probably to go to
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i two-story looking back into the backyards and forcing a
2 privacy issue between residents.
3 So having a feel for that and that that
% wouldn't be very marketable for someone to risk that
5 investment, I too looked at this site to develop myself.
6 And to avoid having a high density commercial perk in my
7 backyard, I looked at the site and went as far as a
8 preliminary investigation with the City staff to
9 developing garden homes in this location. And as I
10 started visiting with the neighbors and such, I ran into e
11 little bit of resistance from the neighborhood. And not
12 knowing how to well define what garden homes were, and
13 they seemed to be concerned with the density of that type
1% of development
15 It wasn't in short time that I ran across
16 Rick~s plans, very preliminary plans for this himself and
17 I acquiesced to him because I felt like h~s development
18 was much more neighborhood-friendly than any other option
19 that I could consider. So I backed off of my plans to buy
20 this property and to develop it in garden homes and I feel
21 like his development probably is the highest and best use
22 and probably is the most friendly to the neighborhood of
23 any other thing that could, from a traffic standpoint,
2% from a density standpoint, from trees, from landscaping
25 From about anything that could be planned here, I can't
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i imagine anything going in my backyard that would be more
2 pleasing to me than what he~s planned, particularly in
3 light of the quality of architectural treatment he's
4 putting in and the careful selection of the building site
5 itself on this development site.
6 I think he~s gone -- he visited with me early
7 on what his plans were. I think he has gone to a great
8 extent to take in public input from the commun=ty and from
9 other people such as myself and other developers in
10 developing this. And I would highly recommend it. And,
11 again, in the public, in the community or the neighborhood
12 meeting that we had, there was a natural resistance to
13 a~ything being developed back here But as we talked
14 about what the alternatives were, what the options were, I
15 ~hink I heard from the neighborhood resLdents that this
16 probably was the best selection of any of what the options
17 would be. So some of those people who came to the meeting
18 in opposition of any kind of development, when it was
19 couched in such a way that, well, if you don't do this
20 then the likelihood that this will develop in a
21 high-density commercial strip was very likely, I think
22 most of them started falling in favor of this And I
23 think it was very ty~oical of what you see with most
24 neighbors resist anything coming in until they understand
25 what some of their -- what the alternatives are.
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i I'm very much looking forward to this. I
2 think it's going to be a great asset to the neaghborhood.
3 I think it's going to be very attractive. I think it's
4 going to have a lot of curb appeal. And more than
5 anything else, I'm going to enjoy lookang at my back door
6 and my back deck and see something that is thas attractive
7 rather than a lot of high-density rooftops. So I'm very
8 much in favor of the project and I hope you consider his
9 proposal. Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHTz Commissioners, any
11 questions? Mr. Rishel.
12 MR. RISHEL~ You don't anticipate the need for
13 some sort of a high-rise parking garage in that immediate
14 area, do you?
15 MR. MARTINz I sure hope not.
16 MR. RISHEL~ Okay. I lust wanted to check.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Thank you Brennan Gourdie.
18 MR. GOURDIE~ Well, my name is Brennan Gourdae
19 and I live at 713 Lafayette which as actually the area
20 marked in blue. I did submit a statement saying that I
21 was neutral to the development. I have a couple of
22 concerns and I'll explain them Like Dan, I think my
23 preference would be to have had this developed as
24 single-family residential homes but I realize that the
25 land is not really conducive or set up that way I think
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I Rick Moore has done a very good Job of trying to take a
2 piece of property and develop as a bed and breakfast. And
3 I think, unlike the developer to the east of that, he's
4 done a good Job at listening what the neighborhood
5 concerns are and he's demonstrated that he wants to save
6 as many trees as possible.
7 I do have a few concerns. Earlxer in this
8 meeting it was mentioned on a previous property about what
9 restricted uses would be in place to prevent something
10 from being developed if, for some reason, Rick Moore did
11 not go through with the bed and breakfast. And I'd like
12 to make sure that what's in the statutes clearly will
13 definitely restrict what can be put on that property. I
14 did note the fact that he's got a few more parking spaces
15 on it than number of rooms and I guess I can understand
16 now why he's asked for that. Personally, I'd like to see
17 it limited to 18. I did like his suggestion that either
18 putting a berm or a low shrubbery in place to keep the
19 lights from shining into the backyards. I do live along
20 where those headlamps would point. And I agree it doesn't
21 need to be a six-foot fence or six-foot berm but at least
22 something chest-high to prevent the lights from going in
23 because people will be coming in at all hours of the day.
24 The other concern I didn't mention here is the
25 request to have the pool and sauna area opened up until
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i 11~00 a.m. I know I do a lot of traveling. I've stayed
2 at a lot of hotels and it seems like a lot of them do
3 limit it to 9~00 p.m. both for concerns from the neighbors
4 and as well as li&bility, as well. The way the main
5 building is set up, it could become just an echo chamber
6 for any noise or activities that do occur back behind that
7 area.
8 I didn't hear anything about a liquor license
9 related to parties being thrown there or weddings. I
10 guess I~d like to hear more about what is planned. I
11 would want to make sure that if there are weddings, and
12 unfortunately I~ve been to some pretty wild ones, but they
13 can go on pretty late in the night and with quite a bit of
1% noise created. But overall for the property that's there,
15 it's not a bad solution as long as it's very controlled of
16 what could go on there and what type of activities can
17 take place. Thank you.
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Any questions,
19 Co~issioners? Thank you, Mr. Brennan -- Mr. Gourdie.
20 Sorry. Marcilla Collinsworth.
21 MS. COLLINSWORTH= Good evening or good night
22 or whatever. It,s getting late and I will be brief. My
23 name is Marcilla Collinsworth and I live at 1712 Lynhurst
24 &nd it is this house on the corner of Southridge and
25 Lynhurst and I do back up to the property I purchased
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I this home six-and-a-half years ago. I have been in it
2 six-and-a-half years and I have had terrible nightmares of
3 fear of what's going to happen to the beautiful greenbelt
4 that we~ve always had on the Lillian Miller Road. Well, I
5 have watched the development. I have watched what's
6 happened down Lillian Miller and it seems like this is
7 something that we keep trying to hold onto. I mean, I'm
8 very concerned about that. I~m not really a nut about
9 trees. I love them but the thing is it is something that
10 makes our city so beautiful.
11 I looked when this was first presented, I
12 almost Jumped for Joy and then I settled down and realized
13 that, you know, this was maybe something we never thought
14 about that could happen. We've always had the fear, the
15 neighborhood, and I cannot speak for them, of course, but
16 for myself, the fear of a business going in back there or
17 six homes or nine homes. The trees will be gone. The
18 traffic will be gone. And personally for the taxes I pay,
19 I don't want someone looking over my fence into my pool.
20 I mean, I would have lived somewhere else.
21 It's a beautiful area. I think, along Lillian
22 Miller, has improved tremendously with the growth.
23 Driving dow~ the street Just yesterday to look at it from
24 a different angle and maybe through a different view, ~t's
25 almost to an area that it's now -- well, what I'm trying
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i to Say is that the beautification of the fence, what I
2 understand from Mr. Moore that it will be sprinkled, we
3 will have landscaping. We will have a very beautiful
4 pathway down Lillian Miller from this. Again, not to
5 repeat everything Mr. Martin Just said, and that's why I
6 put my notes in my pocket, he just about covered
7 everything I had planned to say, but with the protection
8 of the trees, this will be the least damage to our
9 greenbelt. It's a beautiful structure, as you've all
10 seen. I really like this and I'm really for it and I have
11 sent my information in as in favor of this.
12 And I do understand Mr. Gourdie's concerns and
13 these are some of the concerns all of us did raise. So I
14 am very much for this. I think it's going to enhance the
15 property value of the neighborhood. And in the mean tame,
16 it will certainly get rid of all the critters, the
17 wildlife. I'm tired of possums, skunks, wolves, foxes,
18 whatever else, and armadillos coming into our yard. And
19 everything, all the growth has moved, as they've all moved
20 to this one little patch of trees, they seem to love my
21 yard. I don't know if the other neighbors are having this
22 experience but I am very excited about having the new
23 fence along Lillian Miller for the sound, the safety, the
24 security, and for the critters So thank you very much.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Any questions,
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i Commissioners? Thank you. Is there anyone else present
2 who would like to speak in support of this petition?
3 A~yone else present to speak in support of the petition?
4 In that case, I do have one card from DBC Investments,
5 2~00 Lillian Miller, indicates support. We think it's a
6 good use for the topography of this site.
7 At this time, we'll move to those who wish to
8 speak in opposition. I do have a number of cards
9 Clemence Rawley.
10 MS. RAWLEY: Good evening, Commissioners My
11 name is Clemence Rawley. I live at 1%21 Hunters Ridge
12 Circle which is this house right here. My husband
13 actually faxed in the negative vote on the bed and
14 breakfast, but I have a few issues since he's out of town
15 that I'd like to address. I have no doubt that the Moores
16 will build a beautiful facilxty. As a matter of fact, as
17 he already has stated, he built the beautxful home that we
18 now reside in. And it is wonderful and I know that this
19 bed and breakfast will be lovely. As a matter of fact, I
20 would probably stay in it myself if I had $150.00 and if I
21 had the opportunity that it was somewhere else other than
22 in my own backyard.
23 We moved into our home last October, almost
24 November of '99. And at that time we were told, my
25 husband specifically asked, what will happen to the
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1 greenbelt behind us because it ms a concern. And we were
2 told that it would be a single-family residence and that
3 made us very happy that it would be a community of
4 single-family residences. And so I don't thank that we
5 would have bought that property had we known that it was
6 going to be something else.
7 My concern is not for the beautiful facility
8 that the Moores propose to build, but it is more the assue
9 that Mr. Gourdie brought up. I have questions. If
10 there's going to be a wedding of 150, 200 people an the
11 evening, is there going to be alcohol served? Are there
12 going to be people out in the pool area which will be in
13 my backyard Just about? Will there be noase of that
14 nature? That is a concern to me, very definitely.
15 I'm also concerned, in the, I think it was
16 No. 5 that we endured earlier thas evening, Ms. Apple
17 brought up the question of permitted uses for the property
18 should it revert to something. I wish the Moores all the
19 success in the world. I don't have the confidence. I
20 don't know for sure that they have the contracts they've
21 stated that they were going to have with universaties.
22 And I know at the neighborhood meeting, they mentioned
23 perhaps having Peterbilt as one of their clients to help
24 send people to their bed and breakfast. And I thank
25 that's wonderful but my real concern as af this property
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i with a 14-room site goes belly-up, what's going to happen
2 there? We were told at the neighborhood meeting that
3 they'd have to come back for rezoning. But there's
already going to be a 14-room site there. There's going
5 to be plenty of other room on this site for an additional
6 building to be built. To me, that frightens me. It's
7 shades of a motel in my backyard.
8 It is a beautiful site and I th~nk that the
9 Moores have thought it out beautifully but I'm very, very
10 concerned that my property value -- we had all the places
11 in the world we could have moved from Dallas Residents
12 all our lives there and we moved here for many reasons~
13 most of all, to be close to our boat that we now can't
14 take out because we don~t have enough water in the lake.
15 But also for the cultural facilities that are up here, for
16 the visual arts that are available in this wonderful city.
17 And so from having moved from Big D to Little D, if you'll
18 forgive me for calling it Little D, we felt that we got
19 the beet of both worlds with the cultural advantages and
20 the peacefulness, the beauty of the countryside, the
21 lovely preservation of trees. And although this site will
22 protect that in many, many ways, my great, great concern
23 is that if it does not survive, if it does not maintain
24 what itfs being built for, what's going to happen to that
25 lend.
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i And I guess my question is are there any other
2 permitted uses for this property as it stands now? Or if
3 the zoning is changed, can it be something else? Can that
4 building become something else? We went down this whole
5 list of schools and resident nursing homes. There's a
6 nursing home facility across the way on Lillian Miller
7 that is belly-up, is almost belly-up now. It's changed
8 hands twice since we've been here in five-and-a-half
9 months. So this is my big concern and I thank you for
10 listening.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ If I might, I don't know if
12 you've seen the entire plan, but on the detailed plan, the
13 first general note is entire site acreage is for bed and
14 breakfast use. There is no other use.
15 MS. RAWLEY~ It can't be for any other use?
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT= No other use.
17 MS. RAWLE¥: So if it goes -- if it meets its
18 demise, end I don't wish ill in any way, but if it does
19 meet its demise, then that property would have to come
20 back to P&Z to be changed to something else.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT: To some other use
22 MS. RAWLEY: So we'd have to go through all
23 this whole process again.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ If ~t was to be used for
25 some other use, yes.
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i MS. RAWLEY~ Oh, okay.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yes, yes.
3 MS. RAWLEY~ All right. That answers that.
4 Thank you.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Kathy Shamp
6 MS. SHAMPt Good evening. My name is
7 Katherine Shamp and I live at 1604 Lynhurst. And my
8 property is gone now. It's next to the corner where the
9 red opposed side is.
10 MR. RISHEL= Use the map, the docu~cam. There
11 you go.
12 MS. SHAMP~ Okay. Right there.
13 MR. RISHEL~ Wonderful.
14 MS. SHAMP~ And I have mixed emotions or mixed
15 -- somewhat opposed and I did try to fax my report back to
16 you many, many times in the last two days and I finally
17 gave up. I even called and got another number and that
18 was busy. So I brought it to hand in if that's okay. My
19 primary concerns are -- and I would like to reiterate
20 first that I appreciate the applicants wanting to save the
21 trees and to design this beautiful, it looks like a very
22 beautiful building. The primary concern I have is the
23 size of the facility. This is not a small endeavor here.
24 This is -- I think bed and breakfast is not the proper
25 word I would use. I would call it a hotel. I would call
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I it an inn. I would call it a motel, a nice motel. The
2 size of the pool, the spa, the size of the facility,
3 11,000, almost 12,000 square feet, 1,000 foot garage --
4 the pool and spa will be basically close to where my home
5 is and I have some concerns about the lighting at night,
6 the time in reference, if it's 9.00 or 10500 o'clock, that
7 who would be using it and how late and so forth.
8 My concern is that if this has a grand piano
9 in the dining room and supposedly there is no cook but
10 there ie going to be 40 guests everyday or possibly for
11 dinner, that's going to include quite a bit of
12 preparation. And I would Just have a few questions as to
13 who would be preparing the food. And it appears to me
14 that it's an establishment that's going to be a lot for
15 entertainment. And I think the basic idea of a bed and
16 breakfast is wonderful and if it was lust that, I would be
17 more -- I would Just think it would be great. But the
18 idea of the restaurant at night and how this could begin
19 to be maybe Just for weddings but then it's open to, okay,
20 somebody in Denton wants to have a program of some sort,
21 they want to have a meeting, there would be lots of
22 different groups that would be looking for a meeting sate
23 such as this, that it would be constantly being used
24 eventually for this and not Just the bed and breakfast
25 idea where people come and stay for breakfast and swim or
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i whatever a little bit and that's ~t.
2 I think that is -- that covers my primary
3 concerns. The last one would be, again, what would it be
4 possibly down the road? What guarantee do we have that
5 this property would not be expanded or changed in any way?
6 When they say bed and breakfast, what does that mean
7 exactly? And thank you very much
8 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Any questions? We do have a
9 question.
10 MS. SHAMP= Okay.
11 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= Mr. Williams.
12 MR WILLIAMS= Yes. Would you state your name
13 again so I can call you by your name, please?
14 MS. SHAMP~ Kathy Shamp.
15 MR. WILLIAMS: Yes, Ms. Shamp, you mentioned
16 something, you had a concern about lighting. Could you be
17 a little bit more specific?
18 MS. SHAMP= Okay. Lighting in terms of the
19 pool area because -- and in terms of the -- since my home,
20 the backyard will be facing the exterior of their
21 facility, I Just would like to know what type of l~ghting
22 there will be at night so that I don't feel like I'm -- if
23 I'm sitting outside or looking out ~n the back, I'm not
24 looking into a lot of high lights.
25 MR. WILLIAMS= Also, you mentioned a concern
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i about meetings and I guess I~m kind of confused. What is
2 your concern about meetings? Because at seems like people
3 who go to meetings, since I go to meetings, ere kind of
4 upstanding citizens.
5 MS. SHAMP~ I think it's lust in terms of the
6 traffic and that it would be used instead of a -- it's
7 being called a bed and breakfast but it seems to me that
8 it's more of a resort and it's more of a hotel. I think
9 that's my main concern that it's actually going to be used
10 as an entertainment vehicle to make money in terms of a
11 restaurant and to use it, to rent it out for meetings.
12 MR. WILLIAMS Thank you
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Thank you. Ann Marchand. I
14 hope I did that justice.
15 MS. MARCHAND~ Hello. Ann Marchand and I live
16 on 1509 Lynhurst Lane, right about an that location. Of
17 course, I don't back up to it but it does affect property
18 values end so forth. I think it's a beautiful building.
19 I Just think that there needs to be some type of control
20 on the facility and I do defin~tely understand what
21 Kathy's talking about there. A lot of these issues that I
22 had have already been brought up so I~m not going to
23 reiterate that. One of the things is the type of
24 construction on the back side of the building Is it
25 still going to be brick and rock? You know, sometimes
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i people can have & really nice front but then you get on
2 the back side and it's all wood and it deteriorates fast
3 and so forth. I assume Mr. Moore would build something
that would be nice. I don't know what the total quality
5 of the exterior is going to be, but that would be
6 something that would be of concern.
7 Another thing is it does sound like quite a
8 large facility. Is there going to be meeting rooms and so
9 forth? Like you go to Residence Inn or whatever and they
10 have meeting rooms where people can stay and they meet and
11 have seminars and -- I mean, you know, we'd like to know,
12 is this going to be an ongoing resort or is it Just going
13 to be a place for people to go, stay the night, have
14 breakfast, dinner, leave type of deal?
15 Also, the parking, if you're going to have
16 large dinner parties and you only have 19 parking spaces,
17 where are all these people going to park? Are they going
18 to park down Lillian Miller Drive?
19 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Can't.
20 MS. MARCHAND: Well, I mean, that's a question
21 and it is & concern. I mean, we're the ones that are
22 going to be faced with it, trymng to get in and out of our
23 residences if people are parking up and down our streets.
24 Also, the limit to the pool time, I think also
25 would be a concern. And also a limit to the time on the
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i parties. When you start getting wedding parties and so
2 forth over there, I think sometimes people get to drinking
3 if there is liquor or whatever, carrying on and at can go
4 until 11500, 12500 o'clock at night And when you've got
5 people that go to work the next morning, they're wanting
6 to go to bed and you've got a loud party going on over
7 there. And, you know, it's not -- sometimes with a
8 residence it might happen once an a blue moon. But when
9 you've got a facility like this that is run commercially,
10 I mean, that is a cozmnercial business that they're trying
11 to run there and they're going to have parties, you're
12 going to be faced with this. And I don't know zf there's
13 any way to have any control over that or not But that's
14 something I would think that the cLtizens would be
15 concerned about and the people that back up to that.
16 The other thing Ks -- I don't know Lf the City
17 of Denton has it. I sell real estate a lot in Flower
18 Mound. I think that the citizens over there in our
19 ~eighborhood were very concerned about the number of trees
20 that came out of the Irwin property down the road. I
21 think those are beautiful buildings he's putting in but I
22 thought that there was supposed to be left around 2,000
23 trees on that property and there's not. I know that the
24 City of Flower Mound -- the b~ggest amount of trees that
25 are left on that property is that location where the
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i gentleman owns the lot behind hie house. And I know the
2 City of Flower Mound has gone in and they have fined the
3 developers of Wellington for taking out more trees than
% what they proposed.
5 And I don~t know if that's something that
6 needs to go back on, but I think in this type of
7 situation, that is a concern of the people there, too, is
8 that these trees stay. If that's what's proposed and the
9 City approves that, I feel like these developers should be
10 fined for not coming through with what they propose
11 Also, around the pool area, I assume there's going to be a
12 fence of some sort for -~
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Has to be by safety
14 ordinance.
15 MS. MARCHAND= Okay. I just didn't see any
16 fence on the plans so that was lust a concern for safety
17 reasons. And also, yeah, I think that there probably
18 neede to be some type of shrubbery or something for those
19 headlights because, sure, it does slope down and so forth,
20 but what happens when they back up and go down to 7-11 or
21 whatever in the middle of the night, those lights are
22 going to be shining right back into those people's back
23 windows. And most of them have master bedrooms towards
2% the back of their house.
25 Let's see here. What =s the fence height
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1 along Lillian Miller, the stucco fence?
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ We'll get that answered in a
3 m~nute. If you want to go ahead, staff will look that up
4 while you're --
5 MS. MARCHAND~ Okay. I think that's all I
6 have. I was just -- you know, had some concerns I felt
7 like that needed to be brought up and I hope that they
8 will be addressed. Thanks.
9 MR. ENGELBKECHT~ I think we do have a
10 question then I have some comments Mr. McNeill.
11 MR. MCNEILL~ Yeah I guess my question is
12 about your concern about parking because I live on
13 G&tewood and I don't --
14 MS. MARCHAND~ well, they could park at your
15 place.
16 MR. MCNEILL~ I don't visualize that they're
17 going to walk all the way up Lillian Miller all the way
18 down Southridge and then down four blocks to park. Is
19 that what your concern is?
20 MS. MARCHAND~ No. They're going to be
21 parking down Southridge Drive, correct? I mean, if they
22 only have 19 parking spaces --
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ 22.
24 MS. MARCHAND: If there's 80, 100 people over
25 ~here to this wedding party, where are these people going
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i to park?
2 MR. MCNEILL= I haven't heard anybody say
3 there would be 100 there. I haven't heard that
4 UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKERs At a wedding or a
5 party, I~m sure a wedding would have 100 people.
6 MR. MCNEILL~ Thank you.
7 MS. MARCHAND= Okay. I mean, that is a
8 concern.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT. Sure.
10 MS. MARCHAND= They're going to find other
11 places to park and we're going to have a hard time going
12 down Southridge to get to Lynhurst or Gatewood or
13 wtlerever.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ That's part of one of the
15 reasons why they -- why the parking is no larger than it
16 is because that's sort of self-limiting. And the
17 driveway, I believe, will be designated as a fire lane and
18 they cannot park in the driveway. And you can't park on
19 Lillian Miller so you've pretty well self-limited the size
20 of the parties to some extent. And there is some other
21 drive areas but I~m going to address that
22 With regard to one of your other questions,
23 there is a condition that it be all stone or stucco. That
24 was a condition that was put in.
25 MS. MARCHAND' Okay What's the deal on the
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i trees, Just for curiosity?
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Well, the tree ord~n&nce
3 will answer that. And I tell you what, staff will fill
4 you afterwards with regard to the tree ordinance, but
5 there are -- we have an ordinance with regard to what they
6 can take out and what they can't. And many of the trees
7 are specified. Since it's a Planned Development, they're
8 specified on here and they can't remove them without
9 modifying this.
10 MS. MARCHAND= Okay. Is the Irwin property,
11 are they going to go back in and put some trees?
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Staff wall have to take that
13 up with you with regard to the Irw=n property. I don't
14 know what the story is there, the details But please ask
15 staff about that. Take it back to the City and find out.
16 MS. MARCHAND~ Okay I think they're
17 beautiful buildings but that's not what we agreed to
18 whenever we went to the meeting.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= If they didn't comply with
20 ~he ordinance, then ~he City should and will do something.
21 Yes, Mr. Powell.
22 MR. POWELL~ In general, the Landscape
23 Ordinance doesn't protect trees. By placing conditions on
24 rezonings, sometimes there's specific provisions on
25 properties that they need to protect areas. But the
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i Landscape Ordinance only requires that there be 15 trees
2 per acre so the Irwin property would, unless there's a
3 condition, additional condition on that property, have to
4 have 15 trees per acre.
5 MS. MARCHAND. Wasn't there lake some buffer
6 and so many trees on the original plan?
7 MR. POWELL: I don't know the specifics.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Well, I don't think this is
9 the time to address that with this case.
10 MS. MARCHAND: A~d you're probably right but I
11 Just want to make sure this doesn't happen again
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Right, r~ght. I understand.
13 But with the other case, please call into staff and find
14 out, talk to them about that case.
15 MS. MARCHAND: okay. Thanks.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you Mary Woodruff.
17 MS. WOODRUFF: I'm Mary Woodruff. I live at
18 704 Lafayette. I have talked with Carol~rn and I
19 appreciate the fact that architecturally I think th~s Ks
20 very nice and it's probably the n~cest suggestion we've
21 had. So even though I have opposition, I'm not entirely
22 opposed to the building and the things that they have
23 proposed. What I am more worried with has already been
24 alluded to, the food service. When I bought my property
25 over here, I certainly didn't intend to be within 200 feet
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I of a hotel and restaurant. And, really, a bed and
2 breakfast has a lovely, you know, wonderful romantic name,
3 but most bed and breakfasts are not qu~te this large
4 And the ones I~ve stayed in have breakfast but
5 they don~t serve meals in the evening. And I think the
6 Moores have been very up-front in saying that they would
7 probably like to serve meals Thursday, Friday, Saturday
8 nights, and they've been very honest with us about that.
9 And they can seat 40. If you think about at, a lot of
10 restaurants you go and you're assigned an hour, maybe from
11 6500 to ?530 so you can have several seatings. I can
12 foresee that we could have maybe 150 people served over a
13 meal if we wanted to if they stagger the seating And
14 this is really a real bother to me.
15 I can see a lot of things w~th this dumpster.
16 We have a lot of critters. Perry knows it. At least I
17 know I do. I have raccoons and possums every night and
18 we.re going to have a lot more coming af we have a bag
19 dumpster with all kinds of food coming in. That's just
20 going to come whatever we like it.
21 Even if we Just have 40 people on the inside,
22 we don't have a limitation except for parking as to what
23 they can have on the outside on a pool party. And we
24 haven't addressed the problem of a liquor license and I'm
25 assuming that they will have to have one Is this right?
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i Because it won't be a private home facility, will they be
2 required to have a liquor license?
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ We'll ask staff about that
4 in a moment. Yes.
5 MS. WOODRUFF: Okay. That's going to be
6 amother problem that I see. I have a question about the
? kitchen. Is food -- we've already talked about, even
8 Carolyxx and I talked about maybe -- she saxd it's not
9 going to be lake the Women's Club and I respect that But
10 I still can see a lot of things happening there that are
11 very similar to what I go to at the Women's Club,
12 different meetings of sort. Are we going to have a
13 commercial kitchen over there? If you're going to serve
14 40 people, it seems to me if you really do it at night,
15 you're going to need a commercial kitchen. So we're
16 really getting into a hotel end restaurant. We're not
17 really talking about a little bed and breakfast here
18 anymore.
19 Now, Perry has already mentioned about what
20 would happen if this is sold and you have answered that it
21 has to stay a bed and breakfast. I would like to ask, I
22 noticed on the plans, it said that we have 14 bedrooms and
23 then one for caretaker. I understood that this is going
24 to be their home and they're really going to live there,
25 not over in the area where they live now. So we're really
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1 going to have someone living on the site but not Ln one
2 room, I don~t think. I would like to have that clarified
3 because I don~t think we're Just going to have someone
4 staying there at night. That's not going to be the
5 situation.
6 I believe those are the maLn things. I really
7 worry about the heavy meal service. This is my main
8 concern. I~d like to see breakfast only and it be a true
9 bed and breakfast. And that would be a lovely addition to
10 the area.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: We have a question, a couple
12 of them. Mr. Williams.
13 MR. WILLIAMS. Yes. What are your druthers?
14 Because sometimes, and I know Ms. Apple alluded to this
15 one time, sometimes we look at what we don~t want and we
16 forget about what could be. What are your druthers?
17 MS. WOODRUFF~ I~ve been through all thLs
18 I~ve lived here for almost ten years I~ve seen a lot of
19 ~hings go in there and we've gone through this rezoning on
20 this I don~t know how many tLmes. You know, we~ve had all
21 kinds of plans of different things going in there. And I
22 think this is probably as good as anything I~ve seen. My
23 problem is not with the bed and breakfast. My problem is
24 it's not really a bed and breakfast, truly. It's a small
25 hotel with a restaurant and I don't really like living
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i right next to a restaurant. And that's what I foresee
2 happening. I Just foresee people coming and going. The
3 bed and breakfast I've stayed in, we even had to key in at
4 night. Well, I can't see that happening here with the
5 number of people you're going to allow to come in and out.
6 You know, 20 parking places sounds fine But
7 it seems to me we may end up with a lot more than, say, 40
8 people or so coming in. And you can stall have four
9 people in a car. You can have 80 or so people coming in
10 and out of these places. So I'm really worried about the
11 size and the food service. Just bed and breakfast, this
12 is okay. But I foresee it growing. Somebody mentioned
13 the moose in the door, the nose in the door awhile ago. I
14 think that's what's going to happen here I'm afraid it
15 is.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you, Ms. Woodruff.
17 MR. WILLIAMS: And I thank you for being very
18 specific because that's what I like.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you. Thank you.
20 have no other cards. Is there anyone else present who
21 would like to speak in opposition? Anyone present to
22 speak in opposition? Seeing no additional opposition, the
23 petitioner has an opportunity for rebuttal.
24 MR. MOORE: Number one, the laws that govern
25 alcohol service in the State of Texas will dLctate that we
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I have a liquor license if we have a bottle of wine on the
2 site. So, yes, we will have a liquor license because we
3 plan on having hopefully some honeymooners staying there
4 and hopefully we'll be able to serve them a glass or wine
5 or a bottle of champagne. So there will be a need for a
6 liquor license.
7 I want to, a couple of things, I want to
8 downplay the food service. And I'll just say it outright,
9 I asked for the food service that I dxd because I want
10 protection. And I'll go a little further When I did
11 E11ison Park, I did a site plan under a PD and I put on
12 there what staff asked me to put on there, and I came back
13 in with a house that fit on that site plan. And because
14 it wasn't the shape of the hashmarks on that detailed plan
15 on that PD, I spent $2,800.00 of my money to come back
16 down in front of this organization and extend the
17 hasl%marks on my PD. I don't want to do that again with
18 this case so I asked for, honestly, what we were trying to
19 do and that is that there is a possibility that we are
20 going to have food service in the evenings. We're not
21 going to go out and solicit these people to come over. My
22 wife doesn't want to do it. We would have to hire
23 somebody as a staff me~ber to come in and cook or we would
24 have to have it catered.
25 To cover the issue of serving these people, we
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I would have caterers come in on functions where people have
2 leased the building and were staying there and that they
3 wanted to have a dinner at night. We would have a
4 catering service in there. As far as a commercial
5 kitchen, I've been told by Greg over at Building
6 Inspections, because of State laws that govern the nu~mber
7 of people you serve, which is six rooms in the hotel
8 business, you have to have a commercial dishwasher. And
9 my fire regulations, we have to have a commercmal vent-a-
10 hood and a commercmal fare suppression system. So, yes,
11 there is a commercmal kitchen in there but not dictated by
12 demand, but dictated by ordinances
13 There was a question of meetings The
lA facility is geared towards -- to define a bed and
15 breakfast a little better, the occupancy rate is nearly
16 100 percent on the weekends and it's down near the 50
17 percent range during the week. We do have a desire to
18 have meetings in there. We've already been contacted by a
19 couple of ladies' groups, teas and things of that nature
20 that wanted to have it there. It makes up such a small
21 part of the revenue of a B&B. Alcohol sells makes up less
22 than one percent. Telephone, long-distance service makes
23 up about one-and-a-half percent. Meeting room facilities
24 make up about two percent of the overall revenue that the
25 site generates. So they make up such a small portion,
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i we're not dedicating our time to those functions. We do
2 h&ve the facility available.
3 And I wanted to correct everybody so I'm,
4 again, not misleading. There's 22 spaces at the front of
5 the building in the parking lot and in the entryway, that
6 motor court, can actually accommodate three more cars. So
7 the site can actually accommodate 25 cars at the front and
8 then there's parking at the rear, three spaces for our
9 employees and ourself. The garage is the size that it is
10 to accommodate -- I personally have had a three-car
11 garage, a place for my boat, a place for my junk, and a
12 place for my wife's car, and that's -- so we've got a
13 three-car garage and then we figured that the inn,
14 changing out whatever air conditioning servxce,
15 mattresses, other furnishings, and maintaining those
16 items, those other two spaces of the garage were commxtted
17 for that purpose as a service facility So we tried to
18 &d~ress not having, again, being limited to 25 spaces, the
19 fire lanes -- again, our desire is not to service 100
20 people -- I mean, that's not our goal. Our goal is to
21 provide first-rate rooms for Denton or anywhere else,
22 first-rate breakfast for the customers that stay there,
23 and an occasional dinner for our customers and their
24 guests on the weekends.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I believe we have some
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i questions. Mr. McNeil1.
2 MR. MOORE~ Okay.
3 MR. MCNEILL= Ricky, isn't the shrubbery, I
4 mean, the growth along the property line so thick that
5 even if you put -- you suggested you would be willing to
6 put in a hedge, but even without that hedge, it's so thick
7 it would be very difficult for car lights to shine through
8 there.
9 MR. MOORE: That's correct. I'm not opposed
10 to putting a hedge in. Most of these properties have
11 solid wood fences and then the density of the trees, I
12 don't see it as being an issue. But I'm not opposed to
13 doing it. I thank it could actually look pretty nice I
14 just don't want to block a view of my site so I don't have
15 a problem with doing that
16 Something else that I wanted to point out,
17 they brought up the tree issue. And if you see these
18 lines on here, this drive is 18 feet and we've agreed that
19 there's a ten-foot setback on each side of that so that's
20 actually what we're clearing. We're actually going to
21 erect an orange construction fence where you see these
22 lines to protect the trees that are ~nside of those Zones
23 1, 2, and 3, so we won't disturb those trees. I can't say
24 absolutely that I won't have a driver come in there and
25 back a truck into one of them. It's Nona Muncie's ]ob to
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i come out and verify that we're doing a good job and we're
2 honoring what we say we're going to do And we'll do that
3 and, I mean, we'll keep our commitment.
4 Back to Just one issue on trees I'd like
5 everybody to know, back during the same year as the
6 Okl&homa City bombing, I think it was ten years ago, the
7 day after the bombing there was a story that ran about me
8 in the Denton Record-Chronicle on the front page. And
9 they had a gentleman out there holding a limb and they
10 took & picture of it laying on the ground, shot up at an
11 angle so it was nice and big, and I'd cut a limb off of a
12 tree over on Mack Drive. And I was golng to build a 1,500
13 square foot house around an 18 or 20-inch oak tree that
14 was just absolutely beautiful and they'd been using ~t for
15 a swing set in the neighborhood
16 And there was a huge uproar The C~ty was out
17 there every day. The police department was out there I
18 was killing a tree, da, da, da, da, da. If you drive out
19 there, the house fully goes around the tree and the tree
20 is as he&utiful as it ever was. We took except~on&l care
21 to build a $70,000.00 house around a tree and wefre going
22 to do the same thing for every tree on this lot.
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I believe we have some other
24 questions. Mr. Williams.
25 MR. WILLIAMS: Yes I'm vaguely familiar with
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1 this area. What buffer will you have for the nexghbors
2 that abut your property?
3 MR. MOORE~ The mxnimum at the present time
4 is, as you see, the terrain varies greatly across here.
5 Each one of these lines indicates a two-foot drop, each
6 one of the dotted lines. So you can see it's going down a
7 hill. There's all types of retaining walls along this
8 back wall here. This is approximately, at the narrowest
9 point, 40 feet to our nearest structure from anybody else
10 out there. The spa pavilion, somebody was worrxed about
11 lighting and things, the back wall of the spa pavilion is
12 solid. There's no lights that can come out of the back of
13 that. And then we have all of the growth I didn't bring
14 my picture up here but this ~s a stand of trees this
15 heavy. There's no undergrowth there really. There's no
16 heavy plants there.
17 But we had talked about, if xt was an issue,
18 to have something there. And since then, we've had
19 several of our neighbors say, no, we don't want that We
20 would rather be able to have it natural backed up to our
21 fence. We don't want to put a fence against a retaining
22 wall or a fence against a fence because you get debris, in
23 between fence you get grass that you can't kill, and you
24 get a rotted fence is the bottom line. So we have worked
25 to try to keep a natural buffer along all the property
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i lines and trees.
2 MR. WILLIAMS~ Thank you.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr. Moreno.
% MR. MORENO~ Yes, sar, Mr. Moore. Somebody, I
5 forgot who raised the question of lighting around the pool
6 area. What are you going to do in that area, sir?
7 MR. MOORE~ All of our exterior lighting will
8 be low landscape lighting, either like walk lighting
9 that's pointed down, doesn't point up. We would like to
10 light the front of our facility in accordance with the
11 present lighting regulations. And the pool would be lit
12 with low-voltage pool-tlrpe lighting. No arms.
13 MR. MORENO~ Wouldn*t have anything overhead?
14 MR. MOORE~ No, sir.
15 MR. MORENO~ What about above your parking
16 area?
17 MR. MOORE- Above the parking area, to be
18 honest with you, we had not considered any light=ng other
19 than some type of sodium vapor light on maybe a ten-foot
20 pole. And that would be in the type of fixture, almost
21 like an old-style street lamp, and that's what we had
22 considered there.
23 MR. MORENO: All right, sir. Just one other
24 question. The seating capac=ty of your -- excuse me.
25 MR. MOORE~ On the parking lot, there is a
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I cobra-head street light and I think it actually shows up
2 on the site here somewhere, that's right at that drive.
3 The south drive, there's a city cobra-head that's out
4 there.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ That would be there anyway.
6 MR. MOORE~ Yeah, it's there It generates
7 quite a bit of light.
8 MR. MORENO: Okay. Tell me again the seating
9 capacity of your dining f&cil~ty. I think I heard 40.
10 MR. MOORE= 40, that is correct. And let me
11 explain. There's three rooms above our dining facility.
12 It would have been smaller but stacking ~t and putting the
13 sprinkler system in there and everything, you had these
14 three rooms. And you had a choice of putting a wall down
15 the middle of it and making it two small rooms or making
16 one big room out of it. And, actually, it has a screening
17 device right down the middle of it in the design so =t can
18 be pulled across there. So it can actually be a smaller
19 facility.
20 One of the big things is we wanted the
21 coziness so we decided to put the screen facility in there
22 Just so when people walk ~n there, they didn't feel like
23 they were in a big room and there were three or four
24 people in there and they were in there all by themselves.
25 MR. MORENO: Okay There was some concern
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i expressed that these parties would get larger than what
2 we're envisioning this evening. And I Just, in regards to
3 wedding parties and things of that nature, I can't
4 envision that small of a wedding. Although I suppose --
5 MR. MOORE: They're everyday at B&B's.
6 Actually, a BaB wedding or reception is completely
7 different than the weddings that everybody envisions.
8 What usually happens is it's usually a rem&rrm&ge and it's
9 a husband and wife and the fammly member from each side.
10 MR. MORENO: I see
11 HR. MOORE~ There's actually a facility in
12 Arlington that we visited that was built two years ago and
13 actually it's a major portion of the bus~ness And they
14 lease the whole facility, which is 12 rooms, to weddings.
15 And they had 31 events last year.
16 MR. MORENO= So you'll be targeting a specific
17 type of wedding party, I guess.
18 MR. MOORE: That's exactly rmght Our target
19 is going to be the wedding party that wants to lease our
20 rooms. That's the target.
21 MR. MORENO= Okay. One other th=ng on food
22 service. You say you're going to have that catered on the
23 weekends or evenings?
24 HR. MOORE~ That's right. My wife, we've
25 talked about several scenarios. There are a couple of
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i very fine chefs in this town that move about and they --
2 we had talked about hosting on a reservation only. And if
3 food service is that big of an issue, then we would look
% for some kind of compromise. But I don't want to, again,
5 I don~t want to get in a situation where I say I don't and
6 then I do. I want to be completely honest with you and so
7 I want to say I want the opportunity, if my guests want a
8 meal on Friday night, I want the opportunity to serve them
9 that meal. I don't want to mislead anybody ~-
10 MR. MORENO~ Okay. I think that answers my
11 questions.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Are there other questions,
13 Commissioners?
1% MR. MOORE~ Chairman, one other thing. It's
15 been brought to my attention that there's not, a couple of
16 meetings ago at the City Hall, that there's not a defined
17 definition of a bed and breakfast in the pleasant planning
18 guidelines. And we have contacted the Professional
19 Association of Innkeepers end they have a definition that
20 we're going to provide to Doug for his review.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. You don't have it
22 with you tonight?
23 MR. MOORE= I don't have it with me. No, I do
2% not.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right. But that would
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i be a part, if this went forward, that would be a part that
2 went forward to the City Council
3 MR. MOORE= Yes.
% MR. ENGELBRECHT: That was a question I was
5 going to ask. Thank you. If I could, I do have a couple
6 of questions. I was looking over my notes here, that's
7 why -- the garage -- first off, you do plan to reside at
8 this facility as I understand what you said. This is your
9 home.
10 MR. MOORE= Yes. That is correct. We will
11 sell the house in Ellison Park and the facility has a
12 bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen and a dining room
13 for Just me and my wife. It actually has a fireplace in
14 it. It's fixed Just -- it's got its own separate patio
15 And we will be living on-site That's one of the other
16 things that makes the project viable zs that we cut out
17 our housing expense.
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Right And my thought is
19 it's not really you. It's down the road I mean, it's
20 whoever. It's a generic sort of th~ng, really. So there
21 would be someone -- there's livxng fac~lzties for someone
22 ko live on-site is really the questzon.
23 MR. MOORE: Yes.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: The garage, it says garage
25 on the plan. That will have three doors, I mean, a double
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i door or something. But, anyway, ~t will be so that even
2 if it's used for storage or something, it still has those
3 doors on there and it appears as a garage
4 MR. MOORE= It will be a garage.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Can you give me the
6 -- somebody talked about the pool and that sort of thing.
7 What is the dimensions? I mean, I could have measured
8 them off here but do you happen to know right off?
9 MR. MOORE~ On the pool?
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yeah. What size pool are we
11 talking?
12 MR. MOORE~ The pool is a standard residential
13 pool is size. It's 17 X 33
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And I'm assumzng that was in
15 order to maintain that reezdent~al character of the --
16 sort of the look of the thing.
17 MR. MOORE: Yes, and the expense of the pool
18 Obviously, again, it's not a high -- to me, it's not a
19 high demand feature as far as use. But visually, it's
20 very important to the gardens and to look at the back of
21 the building.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. I think that's all I
23 had, too. And I believe Mr. McNe~ll has some questions.
24 MR. MCNEILL~ I Just want to -- given the
25 clientele you're talking about, I don't visualize a lot of
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I usage of that swimming pool.
2 MR. MOORE~ That's correct
3 MR. MCNEILL~ Most folks when they come up
4 really would Just rather sit around the pool at night as
5 opposed to getting in the pool and splash and swam.
6 MR. MOORE~ That's exactly what we foresee.
7 And, again, creating the environment around the pool with
8 the plantings and everything and a place to walk and to
9 get away. Again, if you go back to those demographics, I
10 mean, we're talking about people a medium age of 44 years
11 old. It's not like we're -- again, we've had comments
12 about fraternity parties. It's not a facility where you
13 pay -- you know, we've paid as much as $13,000.00 for a
14 bedroom suit, we're not going to have some hoodlums in
15 there Jumping on it.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT Well, you know, the real
17 issue there with all that, however, as that you could walk
18 out tomorrow and be hit by the truck and thas whole thing
19 turns over. And then we have a facility here that has no
20 furnishings in it even yet.
21 MR. MOORE: That's correct
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: That has a 40-seat dining
23 capacity and 15 rooms. And I think the issue as how do
24 you ensure that if you're not in the pacture, it stall
25 operates in a similar vein. For me, the one issue =s that
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i 40-seating capacity which, by the way, with patio area
2 could be expanded to 60 or 70. Now, there is the parking
3 issue. True. But bus groups or there's the pressure to
4 come in and request additional parking.
5 MR. MOORE~ Right
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ And I guess my questLon is
7 how do you limit that dining capacity such that it serves
8 your needs and ensures that in the future, it doesn't
9 become primarily or even close to secondarily a dining
10 facility~ therefore, it works for everybody, for the long
11 run, for you, for the residents if you're gone, et cetera.
12 I guess that's -- I have a little concern about that 40
13 because it could be expanded relatLvely easily.
14 MR. MOORE~ Right. If you -- yes, I don't
15 disagree with you. You could put -- you could have patio
16 seating or you could use the patLo and you could put
17 people out there. To address how we do it, I don't know.
18 I~ve tried to do it with parking to assure people, with
19 site design. So I don't know how to address that As far
20 as how to address what happens to the site, I've done that
21 with staff. You don~t see a laundry list of other uses.
22 I'm not up here with a laundry list
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT' Oh, no, I don't have a
24 problem with that. And the parking, I know, that does it
25 as good as you can do it.
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i MR. MOORE~ My crystal ball says that I~m
2 going to operate this and somewhere in the futura I'm
3 going to sell this facility and retire off of it somewhere
4 down the line. But, you're r~ght, I could get hit
5 tomorrow. But it is & single-use facility as it is in
6 this PD. As far as limiting the dining room, if you have
7 another method that can guarantee me that we're not going
8 to have staff out there screaming at me for serving my
9 guests and two of their friends that came over, a meal on
10 Friday night, then we could work something out. But I
11 don't know how we do that and that's the reason why I'm
12 asking for what I em.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ No, I understand. I
14 understand.
15 MR. MOORE~ And there's no way, and I would
16 voluntarily cut the dining room size down if there is a
17 way that -- I don~t know if you remember the facL1Lty but
18 it's a balanced facility. It has a balanced facade
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Exactly. Yep.
20 MR. MOORE~ So the only place to take -- and
21 the dining room is in the middle, so the only way to take
22 space out of the dining room is to pull the facility in
23 from both sides and then I lose one of my rooms upstairs.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ No, I understand. I heard
25 what you said about splitting it up. I mean, it makes
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i sense because you don~t want a large-looking facility if
2 you only have five diners. You're trying to make it
3 small. But at the other side of it, if you do have them,
4 you do want to be able to open at up.
5 MR. MOORE: Right. And also, in our defense,
6 we could have labeled that something else, put the
7 petition in there, the movable petition, and came in here
8 and said our dining room seats 28 people. And we dadn't
9 do that. We came an here, the dining room does seat 40
10 people and that's Just the size of it. And how we arrived
11 at 40 people is we took a little scale model of a four-
12 seat table and we plugged it in on the face of the plan.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Again, there are tables that
14 will tell you, given square footage, how many you can
15 seat.
16 MR. MOORE: Right
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: That's not stated on here.
18 Is that stated as a condition of 40, a seating of 40?
19 MR. MOORE: It is not.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: How would you feel about
21 that being a condition? What is your comment of that
22 being a condition? That ensures that if you're gone, it
23 can't be expanded out a patio or somewhere else, and yet
24 it serves your --
25 MR. MOORE: I have no problem with that. I
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i have none whatsoever. Again, we're not gearing it to have
2 a lot of staff to take care of that many people so it's
3 not an issue for us.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Right. That's if the Garden
5 Club comes in or somebody. I understand. For you but
6 you've got to think of the next owner.
7 MR. MOORE~ Right Somebody else comes along
8 and they want to put theme rooms upstairs and each one of
9 them have a bathroom next to their dining area. Who
10 knows. I mean, the building itself limits itself to its
11 uses because, you know, it's a bedroom with a bathroom
12 attached to it, 14 of them. So what do you do with that?
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: That's called a dormitory.
14 They're all around north Texas. Okay. And you will have
15 the definition to staff by --
16 MR. MOORE= Yes.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. Very good. Any other
18 questions? Thank you. Thank you I will close the
19 public hearing and ask Mr. Gray if he has any final staff
20 remarks.
21 MR. GRAY: I think that my remarks would be
22 limited to some extra conditions that I've been writing
23 down here while this discussion has been ongoing that
24 staff might recommend. Number one, of course, is the
25 definition of the bed and breakfast. As we noted, there
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i is not a definition within the Zoning Ordinance so I think
2 a definition that would define what will happen here
3 should be included in the ordinance
4 I was thinking about suggesting a limit as to
5 the number of people at parties or meetings here but I
6 don~t exactly know how we would enforce that. Are we
7 going to have a police officer st the door with a counter
8 or something. So I don~t know how that would be enforced.
9 Of course, dining room shall seat no more than 40 people
10 or no more than 40 people shall dine here at one time A
11 similar condition with similar problems Then, of course,
12 use controls, we had some concern about the use of the
13 operation. Restaurant operation be limited to bed and
14 breakfast guests and their non~guest associates, I guess,
15 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday n=ghts only. That's a
16 suggestion that we could word.
17 And then people were concerned about the uses.
18 As they noted, unlike the previous zoning case, we do not
19 have a long laundry list of uses. We Just had on the
20 detailed plan itself it states use as a bed and breakfast.
21 We can always add another ordinance stating that use be
22 limited to bed and breakfast. Maybe add one-family
23 restricted dwelling because, after all, they will live
24 here. Maybe even one-family detached so if the bed and
25 breakfast goes away and somebody wants to buy this, some
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I very wealthy person wants to buy this as their house, they
2 could do that. But that's Just a suggestion.
3 Staff recommends approval based on the fact
4 that I think has been pointed out that this as probably a
5 good use for this property, seeing that at's not likely,
6 in staff's opinion, that six sangle-family homes bordering
7 on, facing Lillian Miller would be economically viable
8 here. We also like the fact that at conserves much of the
9 green space and that it acts as a kind of buffer between
10 the busy Lillaan Miller and then the residences behind.
11 It,s kind of -- it operates -- it as a commercial
12 enterprise hut it operates, or we feel it wall operate
13 very similarly to a residence so that there's a graduation
14 between Lillian Miller and the neighborhood. And if there
15 are any other questions, we could --
16 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= I do belaeve we have some
17 questions. Mr. Moreno.
18 MR. MORENO~ Yes, sir On the issue of
19 definition of bed and breakfast, what I~m hearing you say
20 is we don~t have a definition.
21 MR. GRAY~ In our Code, we do not have a
22 definition of bed and breakfast. We would want to include
23 that in the ordinance that would be attached to this
24 concept plan
25 MR. MORENO= So if we don't have a definition,
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i we*re going to try to create one. Is that what I'm
2 hearing you say?
3 MR. GRAY~ Right. The applicant is going to
4 submit a definition.
5 MR. MORENO~ And we will define it in terms of
6 its permitted activities or what am I hearing you say?
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I think Mr. Powell --
8 MR. POWELL: I thank everyone has a
9 generalized idea of what a bed and breakfast means. I
10 think that a business that's operated. The people live
11 there on-site but they do rent out rooms And I think
12 there was a lot of discussion tonLght, I think that is the
13 essence of a bed and breakfast. On the detailed plan, it
14 calls for the use to be bed and breakfast. I Just want to
15 be sure that we're all clear before this thing is
16 ultimately determined by City Council, the specifics of
17 what that means. But in general, I think it's as I
18 mentioned.
19 MR. GRAY~ I would add that I think -- I would
20 think at least that from a staff standpoint, as well as
21 from a standpoint from the neighborhood residents, that we
22 would -- the more specific that definition is in terms of
23 what a bed and breakfast is, the better. So we will
24 certainly endeavor to --
25 MR. MORENO~ I agree with you but are we going
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I to try to do that this evening or what is --
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I believe that what was
3 suggested, the petitioner was going to get the definition
4 from the Bed and Breakfast Association He didn't have it
5 with him tonight. And was going to provide that to staff
6 and then staff was going to use that and possible they
7 would modify it and talk with them before they went to
8 Council was the idea. That it would go to Council with a
9 definition.
10 MR. RISHEL: Just a suggestion, there might be
11 some other models out there from Fort Worth or Austin or
12 some other city that we might be able to work from that
13 might be suitable for meeting their needs and still being
14 a quality environment for us.
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, and we actually have
16 something. We have operating units in town right now
17 operating under some definition. But right now, staff
18 wasn't sure what those were.
19 MR. RISHEL: Student hous=ng.
20 MR. POWELL: And if I may, I think that's kind
21 of putting off somewhat the issue but, as you're aware,
22 the meeting minutes from P&Z are transcribed and given to
23 City Council and they read them So I think the
24 discussion tonight is going to reflect that definition.
25 We'll bring it up at City Council and I think that they'll
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1 see it reflected in the minutes of tonight's meeting in
2 terms of what was discussed here in terms of the use of a
3 bed and breakfast.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I'm assuming that
5 could be made a condition, too, as well, that that would
6 have to be defined.
7 MR. MORENO: I mean, from personal experience,
8 I have an image of what a bed and breakfast is and this
9 seems to kind of stretch my vision of a bed and breakfast
10 somewhat. So I'd be very interested in lust what kind of
11 definition you come up with and kind of let us know what
12 it is.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr. Williams.
14 MR. WILLIAMS: Yes. First thing, on page
15 number 5 on condition number 3, what rationale did you use
16 to come up with the operating hours of the pool and spa,
17 spa pavilion?
18 MR. GRAY: Well, there was some arbitrariness
19 to that. I think I based it on my experience with other
20 hotels and places of lodging that they normally shut their
21 pools down at 9:00 p.m. and then I added a couple of extra
22 hours there on the weekend Just in case there is -- on
23 weekends, generally, there are events that people stay up
24 later.
25 MR. WILLIAMS: Okay. And I guess I'm having
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I some problem with bed and breakfasts because urban bed and
2 breakfasts are totally different from rural bed and
breakfasts. Because I know one bed and breakfast in
Nacodochos, you never see the people. And I feel like
5 they'll get ripped off, you leave your money in the
6 mailbox and that's it. You never see them. So it's a
7 place where you leave your money and go about your
8 business and people are left alone. And I think that
9 we're making a mountain out of a molehill here in regards
10 to this, probably not in the comments section, because
11 usually when people go to bed and breakfasts, they go to
12 be left alone. And if you have 500 people at a wedding
13 party, he will go out of business.
MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr. McNeil1.
15 MR. MCNEILL~ I think you alluded to it
16 earlier, but I guess my question is how are these bed and
17 breakfasts that exist in Denton, what are they operating
18 under? What's the criteria that allows them to operate?
19 MR. POWELL. Without knowing what zoning
20 districts they're in, I would assume that they're in a
21 zoning district that would allow & place of lodging. We
22 do have a definition in our Code for lodging. I don't
23 have a copy of my Code of Ordinances in front of me
2% MR. MCNEILL~ Well, I mean, it's not crucial
25 Obviously, you have some criteria or those -- there's been
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i some go out of business and some that are in business So
2 we obviously have not -- this is not a new thing to
3 approve a bed and breakfast.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ No. I think it is new in
5 the sense of a 15-room bed and breakfast But, generally,
6 we have some guidelines and if they're going to bring some
7 from the bed and breakfast definition, I have no doubt
8 that that can be created and provided for protection.
9 MR. MCNEILL~ So I don't think we need to, as
10 Mr. Moreno said, I don't think we need to wrestle with
11 creating that definition tonight. And that's a separate
12 ordinance anyway to create a definition. That doesn't
13 have to be part of this ordinance.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, yes, it would because
15 the condition is -- on there it states that it would be
16 used only for a bed and breakfast
17 MR. MCNEILL~ I understand.
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ So we would have to have a
19 definition attached to it
20 MR. MCNEILL: But if ~t's going to be a
21 general definition of bed and breakfast, that should be
22 separate.
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT. It could be or it could be
24 specifically defined for this.
25 MR. MCNEILL: For Just this one Well, we're
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1 better off -- let's define what a bed and breakfast is and
2 then we don't have to do this again
3 MR. SNYDER: I think we can do both. I think
4 we're going to have to do both potentially. We have to do
5 it for this case and then come back to you later with a
6 definition for the Code.
7 MR. MCNEILL: But it can go forward to City
8 Council with -- we can vote on this tonight and go forward
9 with this definition that's going to come forward.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Oh, yes. I don't see a
11 pToblem with that.
12 MR. MCNEILL: Good.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr Williams.
14 MR. WILLIAMS: I guess I'm beginning to have
15 some problems here with this definition deal because it
16 seems like we're being discriminatory in the fact that
17 we've got bed and breakfasts out here and, all of a
18 sudden, now we have to have a definition. It seems like
19 we're discriminating against this one individual. That's
20 the way I feel.
21 MR. SNYDER: Mr. Gray had mentioned that xt's
22 quite possible that the other bed and breakfasts are in a
23 zoning classification that allows, for example, a motel
24 ~se or a hotel use. So, therefore, it wasn't necessary to
25 ~ome up with a separate definition for them. I mean,
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i that's a possibility.
2 MR. WILLIAMS: But we say possibility, do we
3 know where they are?
4 MR. POWELL~ No.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Let me just interject, this
6 is a Planned Development. There is no discrimination in &
7 Planned Development. Every inch, every piece is what you
8 want to make it, literally. Every definition, every
9 everything is -- there doesn't have to be anything
10 standard.
11 MR. WILLIAMS: I understand what you're saying
12 hut I don't think you're hearing what I'm saying.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: No, I understand that --
14 MR. WILLIAMS: A bed and breakfast has to be a
15 bed and breakfast and it has nothing to do with a PD. I'm
16 thinking about doing things that I -- I'm looking very
17 closely at being fair to everyone And if we have bed and
18 breakfasts operating in Denton, then we need to move aside
19 from this PD and get a definition of a bed and breakfast.
20 And I don't think these two things need to be even -~ are
21 related. And that's my own personal feeling.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I understand. Yes, Mr.
23 Powell, do you want to make a comment?
24 MR. POWELL~ I don't want to confuse this
25 issue but there is, in the Zoning Code, an existzng
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i definition for a boarding house, rooming house, or
2 dormitory. It means a building other than a hotel where
3 lodging and/or meals for three or more persons are served
for compensation. I think that that's a broad enough
5 definition that you could run a bed and breakfast given
6 that definition. I think that what the applicant is
7 proposing, that's more restrictive than that general
8 statement. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how the
9 existing bed and breakfasts -- but I'll bring it back to
10 you at your next meeting.
11 But I do think the bed and breakfasts -- what
12 happens in zoning codes, this thing was written in the
13 60~s where there weren't such things as bed and
1% breakfasts. There were boarding houses. There's always a
15 need to update the Zoning Code to reflect existing land
16 uses and I think bed and breakfasts is one we need to
17 bring forward.
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT= I would add to that that a
19 bed and breakfast tends to be in a residential
20 ~eighborhood and you will never find a definztion that
21 will fit across the city. It wzll never -- it will
22 always, almost always, I believe, require mod~ficatlon in
23 terms of how many people, how much parking, et cetera, et
cetera, et cetera. It will be difficult to standardize.
25 A~d given that this is a PD, we don't have to necessarily
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I standardize.
2 MR. WILLIAMS~ But my concern is about the
3 definition. In other words, let's put standards on this
4 property and then -- and not deal with the bed and
5 breakfast issue but put standards on the property and the
6 use of the property. That's where I~m coming from.
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Any other questions for
8 staff? We have no condition with regard to the restaurant
9 portion of this. There was something about serving
10 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
11 MR. GRAYs I had just quickly written down
12 that we could suggest a condition that restaurant
13 operation be limited to guests of the facility and their
14 non-guest associates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, by
15 reservation only.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. There wasn't anything
17 about the berm or hedge in front of the parking spaces.
18 MR. GRAYs I had not written that one down.
19 MR. POWELL~ If I may.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Yes, Mr Powell.
21 MR. POWELL= If I may on that one, and not
22 knowing the specifics of the site, I think the applicant
23 makes a good point that maybe we can take care of it with
24 elevations. So I would suggest that the condition be
25 written that we work with the applicant to use changes an
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i elevation, plant material to make sure that there's not
2 headlights shining into adjoining properties
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT= That's great. That's fine.
4 Yeah, I didn't want to specify any materials particularly.
5 Yes, Ms. Apple.
6 MS. APPLEs Did I understand you to say that
7 you were going to -- or your suggested condition was to
8 limit the restaurant use to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
9 to guests and -- I think that's probably not exactly what
10 you wanted to say because that means the people who are
11 there Sunday through Wednesday aren't going to get
12 breakfast.
13 MR. GRAY: Yeah, you're right I would need
14 to wordsmith this.
15 MS. APPLEs And I guess I've had a little bit
16 different experience than some of the people I've heard
17 speak. The bed and breakfasts that I have stayed at have
18 served all three meals. Actually, kind of a communal-type
19 family. They kind of push that actually. So I'm very
20 familiar with bed and breakfasts that serve all three
21 meals and, generally, no one comes to the meals except the
22 guests.
23 MR. GRAY~ I could probably, to make it more
24 specific, rewrite that condition.
25 MR. RISHEL: I would rather not have a
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1 condition myself. I would rather give them -- this is
2 such a very unique situation. I'd rather give them a
3 chance to operate and be successful at what they do.
4 Because I see what they see as a vision today, with good
5 planning and whatever else, really being something totally
6 different maybe two years from now than what even they
7 might have thought of because of the clientele that
8 they're capable of developing and whatever else. So I'd
9 rather not put a condition on any more than what we have
10 or need to with the idea that I think that this is going
11 to be a business that's going to be unique to our
12 community. It's going to be a real asset to our
13 community. And it's going to be somethmng that might
14 evolve even beyond what they envision at this point in
15 time. And if we restrict it too much, we're going to
16 stymie the growth of that.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well stated Yes, legal has
18 a comment.
19 MR. SNYDER: There was some testimony by the
20 applicant about -- that he intends on serving alcohol to
21 his guests. In looking at our Code, under Sectxon 35-77,
22 it permits on-premise sale of beer and/or wine in Planned
23 Developments. And it also permits licensed private clubs
24 in Planned Developments. So ~f that's the intent that he
25 be permitted to do either of those two things, I think we
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i probably ought to specify in the Planned Development that
2 those are permitted uses.
3 MR. RISHEL~ There's probably also a situation
where if he decided to give it away, it wouldn't be to
5 license at all. So if they had a party and the liquor was
6 free, there wouldn't be a need for a license. So there's
7 different configurations they could do here
8 MR. SNYDER~ Well, yeah. The point Ks if a
9 part of his operation, he intends to sell alcohol to his
10 guest by the drink, then --
11 MR. RISHEL= It needs a lmcense.
12 MR. SNYDER= -- I think we should be clear
13 that that's permitted under the Planned Development.
14 Otherwise, later on somebody might question whether it's
15 allowed or not.
16 MR. WILLIAMSI Well, I just like the condition
17 no private club and just leave it at that
18 MR. RISHEL~ It may have to be a private club
19 in order to operate.
20 MS. APPLE~ It would have to be
21 MR. MCNEILL= Yeah, you would
22 MR. RISHEL= In the State of Texas
23 MR. WILLIAMS~ Oh, that's right. But I'm
24 thinking of Joe Blow coming off the street and buying a
25 membership rather than the guests signing as a member of
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i the private club. Okay.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Right. I think itfs
3 understood what we want. How we word it may still need to
% be determined. And maybe Mr. Snyder has a suggestion on
5 how to word that condition.
6 MR. SNYDER~ Well, one of the things -- I
7 don't know, I~d have to research it, but you might be able
8 to say that if it's a private club, the member of the
9 private club has to be & guest at the bed and breakfast.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And that might be another
11 one we may ask simply have a condit=on -- we have a
12 condition that's to be constructed by the time =t meets at
13 City Council to ensure that we have proper wording. Mr.
14 McNeill.
15 MR. MCNEILL: Are we ready for a motion?
16 MR. RISHEL: Please.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I th=nk so.
18 MR. RISHEL~ I was going to call the question
19 Thank you.
20 MR. MCNEILL: I move to recommend approval of
21 Z-99-092 with the following conditions, lighting on the
22 property shall be designed and maintained so as not to
23 shine on or otherwise disturb surround=ng resident=al
24 property or to shine and project upward to prevent the
25 diffusion into the night sky. Exclusive of doors and
PLANNING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 225
i windows, the exterior elevations of the main building
2 shall consist entirely of brick or stone masonry or
3 stucco, the exterior elevations of the main building
% shall substantially resemble those shown in Enclosure 2 as
5 part of this paperwork. Use of outdoor facilities such as
6 a swim~ning pool or spa pavilion shall be limited to the
7 hours between 8500 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. on Sundays through
8 Thursdays and between 8500 a.m. and 11~00 p.m. on Fridays
9 and Saturdays. Four, the restaurant capacity shall be
10 limited to 40 people. And, five, the serving of alcohol
11 shall be as part of a private club which will be part of
12 this facility.
13 MR. RISHEL~ Second
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ It's been moved and seconded
15 to recommend approval with conditions. Discussion? I
16 have two questions. You did not have one on there about a
17 definition of bed and breakfast. Did you want to make a
18 condition on that? And the berm, the other one that was
19 -- the shrubs.
20 MR. MCNEILL~ Yeah, okay.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ The elevation. Right.
22 Exactly.
23 MR. MCNEILL~ The what?
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ The one with the headlights
25 shining in.
PLANNING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 226
i MR. MCNEILL= Right. The applicant is
2 instructed to work with staff to take advantage of
3 elevation and shrubbery to ensure that the lights when
occupants are parking in the parking lot do not shine into
5 the adjoining facilities And item seven, the definition
6 of & bed and breakfast shall be incorporated as part of
7 this ordinance.
8 MR. RISHEL= Second
9 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= All r=ght We have a motion
10 and a second. I see Mr. Snyder looking here. Did we --
11 MR. SNYDER= No, I think you got them all
12 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ We got them all?
13 MR. SNYDER~ There were & couple of others but
14 they had to do with the dining and you sa=d you didn't
15 want to go there.
16 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Okay All right. So you
17 were Just checking to see if we were covering ~t all
18 MR SNYDER= Yeah, right
19 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Okay. Any discussion on the
20 motion? In that case, vote, please. Motion carries 6-0.
21 I want to thank everyone who came down to speak for and
22 ag&inet this, for your participation. Thank you very
23 much. Let's take ten minutes, ladies and gentlemen.
2% (BREAK TAKEN)
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ATTACHMENT 3
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 93-
232 TO PROVIDE FOR A DETAILED PLAN FOR 4 315 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 87 (PD-87) ZONING DISTRICT, THE SUBSECT PROPERTY
BEING LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHRIDGE AND LILLIAN
MILLER, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-99-092)
WHEREAS, on December 21, 1993, by Ordinance 93-232, the C~ty Connefl approved a
Detmled Plan for 9 296 acres of land m the Planned Development 87 (PD-87) Zomng D~stnet,
and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 1999, Raok Moore submitted an amended Detmled Plan
for 4 315 acres located w~thm PD-87 wath the intent to develop a bed-and-breakfast
establashmant, and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planmng and Zomng Commission recommended
approval ora the amended Detmled Plan for such 4 315 acres, and
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council finds that the Detailed Plan ~s consmtent w~th the Denton
Comprehenmve Plan and prowdes for a statable use of the property, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COLrNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
S]~CTION I Ordinance No 93-232 providing for the approval of a Planned
Development Zomng D~stnet Classfficat~on and Use Designation for the property described as
PD-87 as amended by approwng the Detmled Plan attached hereto and incorporated hereto by
reference as Exbab~t B for 4 315 acres located w~thm PD-87, more partmularly described by the
legal description attached hereto and ~ncorporated here~n by reference as Exhibit A, subject to
the following condmons
1 Use of the property shall be hmtted to use as a Bed and Breakfast Inn A Bed and
Breakfast Inn shall be defined as a facthty of not more than fourteen rooms where~n
overmght accommodations and meals are prowded to tourists and vacationers for
compensation The operator of the mn shall hve on the premmes The famhty may
also host small events such as weddings or business meetings The facility shall be of
a res~dentml style and d6cor
2 L~ghtmg on the property shall be designed and mmntmned so as not to shme on or
otherwise dmturb surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to
prevent the dfffusmn ~nto the mght sky
3 Exclusive of doors and wmdows, the exterior elevations of the main building shall
consist entirely of brick or stone masonry or stucco The exterior elevations of the
mmn btuldlng shall substantially resemble those shown in Exhibit C
4 Use of outdoor faclhtles, such as the swimming pool or spa pawhon, shall be limited
to the hours between 8 a m and 10 p m on Sundays tttrough Thursdays and between
8 a m and 11 p m on Fridays and Saturdays
5 The capacity of the dlmng room shall be limited to 40 persons
6 The sale of alcohol shall be permitted for on-premmes consumption only Alcohol
service shall be by prorate club membership with service hmlted to overnight patrons
of the bed and breakfast and their guests
7 The applicant shall work with staff to use ground elevation and shrubbery screemng
to keep hght from car headhghts from shlmng into surrounding remdentlal properties
Final approval of such shall be by building mspectlon department at time of issuance
of bmldlng permit
SECTION 2 The provlmons of fins ordinance as they apply to the 4 315 acres shown an
the detmled plan herein approved, shall govem and control over any conflicting provisions of
Ordinance No 93-232, but all the provlmons of Ordinance No 93-232, as they apply to that
remmmng portion of the district not herein amended, shall continue an force and effect and shall
apply to the remmnder of smd district
~ A copy of thas ordinance shall be attached to Ordinance No 93-232
showing ~he amendment herein approved
SECTION 4 Any person vlolatmg any provision of thru ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000 00 Each day that a provision of this ordinance as violated
shall constltute a separate and chstlnct offense
SECTION 5 This ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date of
its passage, and the City Secretary as hereby directed to cause the caption of fins ordinance to be
published twxce in the Denton Record Chrom¢le, official newspaper of the City of Denton,
Texas, within ten (10) days of the date of its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED th~s the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
PAGE 2
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
PAGE 3
EXHIBIT A
FIELD NO1E OE$CR~P310N
TRACT II
BEING a 4 315 acre tract of land situated in the John McGowon Survey, Abstract
Number 797, In the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas and being c portion of o
4 4-610 acre tr¢~ct of lend described as Tract 2 according to the deed recorded in
Volume 3417, Page 0001 of the Deed Records of Osnton County, Texas (DRDCT)
and berng more particularly described as follows
BEGINNING ct o 1/2 Inch ~'on rod found for the northeast comer of said Tract 2
and being located at the point of Intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way
line of Lilllon blliler Parkway (a 80 feet wide rlght.-of.-~oy) with the
southwesterly right-of-way hne of Southndge Drive (a 60 feet wide rk.~ht-~f-woy)
THENCE along the northwesterly right.-of-'#ay line of said Ll~lian Mlll~' Parkway
SOUTH 28~.9'05' WEST a distance of 893,19 feet to a 1/2 Inch iron rod fmJnd for
the southeast comer of said Tract 2
THENCE deporting the northwesterly right-of-way llne of sold Ulllan Miltor
Parkway and following the southerly line of said Tract 2 SOUTH 88 41'.35' WI[ST
c distance of 73 96 feet to a I/2 inch Iron rod found for the moat easterly comer
of o 0146 acre treat of land according to the deed recorded In Denton County
Clerk's File No 95-1.3741 (DRDCT),
THENCE deporting the southerly line of said Tract 2 NORTH 54 40'52' WEST o
distance of 131 07 feet to a 5/8 Inch Iron rod set for the most southerly corner
of Lot 29, Block 56 of Southridge East Phase 1 an addition to the City of Oenton
according to the plat recorded in Cabinet D Page 515 (PRDCT) and being located
In the westerly line of said Tract 2
THENCE along the northwesterly line of said Tract 2 and the southeasterly line of
so~d Southrldgs East Phase 1 as follows
NORTH 35'15'30" EAST a distance of 122 24 feet to c 1/2 Inch iron md found
for cornet,
NORTH 09'21'09" WEST o distance of 249 71 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod found
NORTH 550T48" EAST a distance of 156 41 feet to o 1/2 inch iron rod found
NORTH 5751'45" EAST o distance of 169 58 feet to o 1/2 inch Iron rod found
NORTH 51 42'37" EAST o distance of 20030 feet to a 1/2 inch Iron rod found
NORTH 57'28'2§' EAST a distance of 126 46 feet to o 1/2 inch iron rod found
for the moat northerly northwest comer of eeid Tract 2 and being located In
the southwesterly right-of-way line of said Southrldge Drive In a curve to
the left having a radius of .330 O0 feet, a chord bearing of South §9'55'f9"
East and a chord length of 1452 feet,
THENCE along the southwesterly rlght-.of-~ay line of said $outhridge Drive as
follows
Continuing along sold curve to the left through c central angle of
02'3116' for on ora length of 1452 feet to o 1/2 Inch Iron rod found for
the point of tongency;
SOUTH 61'10'57" EAST a dlstance of 71 6B feet to the PQINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING within these metes ~nd bounds 4 315 acres or 157,947 square feet of
lend, more or less, alt according to that survey prepared by Kurtz - Bedford and
Associates, Inc, dated May 1998 and signed by Austin J Bedford Reglst~ed
EXHIBIT B
WILDWOOD INN ,,
EXHIBIT C
LILLIAN MILLER PARKWAY
DENTON TEXAS
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Agenda ltem. ~ ,~ 7 ,
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
Planning Department
DEPARTMENT:
CM/DCM/ACM: Dave H~ll, 349-8314
SUBJECT - Z-00-005 (The Common)
Hold a pubhc heanng and consxder approving a Detmled Plan to rezone from a One-family
dwelhng (SF-7) zomng district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning dmtnct The 3 816 acre
property xs located at 2225 East McKmney Street A res~dentml/office m~xed-use development is
proposed The Planmng and Zomng Comm~ssmn recommends approval (6-1) w~th condxtmns
BACKGROUND
The apphcant has requested approval of a detailed plan to rezone approxxmately 3 8 acre from
SF-7 zoning d~stnct to Planned Development (PD) zoning dxstnct The proposal encompasses
four ex~stmg structures, three of the structures will be devoted to office uses and the structure at
the northwest comer of the lot w~ll remmn as a single-family dwelhng unit A parking lot and a
s~dewalk along East McKtnney Street are the proposed ~mprovements Design criteria ~s
~dent~fiedlm the Ordinance attached as concht~ons for approval (see Attachment 3) The Planmng
and Zoning Commission ehm~nated 10 permitted uses for the subject s~te as a condition for
recommendatmn (see Attachment 4 )
~ The subject property ~s located ~n a SF-7 zoning dmtnct created ~n 1969
~ The Slte ~s located m an Ex~stmg Neighborhood/Infill Compat~b~hty area, staff finds the
proposed development consistent w~th the Comprehensive Plan
~ Twenty-slx (26) property owners were notffied of the zomng request Twelve (12) responses
have been received, five (5) are ~n favor, and seven (7) are ~n oppos~tmn of the request,
representing 10 73% of the land area w~th~n 200 feet of the subject property (see Attachment
1)
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The followmg ~s a chronology of Z-00-005, commonly known as The Common
Reheffrom Ordinance 2000-069 - February 21, 2000
Apphcat~on Date - March 17, 2000
DRC Date(s) - March 30, 2000
April 20, 2000
P&Z Date - May 10, 2000
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
The subject property ~s not platted and would need to be platted prior to any development
~..
FISCAL INFORMATION
Development of th~s property will increase the assessed value of the mty, county, and school
d~stnct As a form of refill development, no extension of pubhc infrastructure ~s necessary to
servme this site
P&Z SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commlss~on recommends approval (6-1) of th~s zoning request w~th
the following conditions
1 A six-foot fencing reinforced by steel posts shall be prowded along the northwest comer
of the property separating the subject development from the adjacent single-family
dwelling umts in the Summerwmd Addition Phase 1
2 The permitted land uses shall be restricted to those described m the list attached to the
Ordinance and incorporated hereto by reference as Exlub~t B, some of whmh reqmre a
specffic use permit as shown on Exhibit B
3 L~ghtmg shall be design and mmntmned so as not to shine on or otherwise disturb the
surrounchng residential property or to shine and project upward to prevent diffusion into
the night sky
4 Slgnage shall be similar to the example attached to the Ordinance and incorporated hereto
by reference as Exhibit C and may be located w~thln the public utlhty and s~dewalk
easement along the frontage of East MeKmney Street, subject to the apphcant's
discretion
OPTIONS
1 Approve as submitted
2 Approve w~th conditions
3 Deny
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table item
ATTACHMENTS
1 Planning and Zomng Commission Report, May 10, 2000, Z-00-005
2 Planning and Zomng Commission minutes from May 10, 2000
3 Dram Orchnanee
4 L~st of Eliminated Uses
Respectfully submitted
Douglas Powell,
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
D~eborah Vlera
Planner I
2
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda No ~
Agenda item ~
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION == ,c.,o-oo
STAFF REPORT
Submct. The Common Case Number Z-00-005
Staff Deborah V~era Aaenda Date' May 10, 2000
PURPOSE J
Hold a pubhc heanng and consider making a recommendabon to the C~ty Council concermng the
approval of a Detailed Plan to rezone 3 816 acre from an SF-7 zomng d~stnct to a Planned
development (PD) zoning d~stnct A res~denbal/office m~xed use development ~s proposed
LOCATION MAP
Location 2225 East McK~nney Street
Size 3 816 acres
Z O0
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GENERA~I!
Applicant / Owner: John & Ann Kelsey
206 R~dgecrest C~rcle
Denton, TX 76205
SUMMARY*
The developer is requesbng approval of a detailed plan to rezone from an SF-7 zomng d~stnct to
Planned Development (PD) zomng d~stnct The detailed plan encompasses four (4) existing structures
on a 3 816-acre tract Three of the ex~st~ng structures w~ll be converted from s~ngle-famlly residential
uses to office use and the structure at the northwest corner of the lot w~ll remain as a single-family
dwelling umt S~gnage design cntena ~s identified ~n the Draft Ordinance (see Exhibit C) attached as
a condlbon of approval ~n the Ordinance (see Enclosure 7)
1999-2020 Denton Comprehensive Plan Analysis
The 1999-2020 Denton Comprehensive Plan shows this area to be within an Exlshng Resident~al/
Inflll Compatibility Area (see Enclosure 2) W~th~n established residential areas, new development
should respond to existing development w~th compatible uses, patterns, and design standards
Housing that ~s compabble with the ex~st~ng density, neighborhood service, and commercial land uses
~s allowed Staff finds the proposed zoning to be consistent with the pohmes of the 1999-2020
Denton Comprehensive Plan
1 Transportation
A Tnp generabon
The proposed development w~ll generate approximately 85 trips per day ~f 3 of the ex~stmg
structures are devoted for office purposes Th~s represents an ~ncrease of approximately 56 trips
per day over the current configuration
B Access
The proposed development will have access onto McK~nney Street
C Road Capacity
McK~nney Street ~s ~dent~fied as a pnmary major artenal road by the 1998 Denton Moblhty Plan
Th~s road is designed to be a s~x (6) lane d~wded street w~thout parking, providing six (6) lanes of
Z b,O 00~
through traffic As such, ~ts designed traffic capacity allows for a tolerable traffic flow of up to
27,900 trips per day McKmney Street is currently constructed w~th two (2) lanes w~thout parking
The most recent traffic count for McK~nney Street indicates that there ~s adequate capacity to
handle the calculated tnps that could be generated by the proposed development
D Pedestnan L~nkages
S~dewalks along all pubhc streets are reequ~red
2 Utilities
The s~te has access to water and sanitary sewer hnes
3 Drainage and Topography
New development w~ll be required to design and construct a drainage system to c~ty standards
A prehmmary drainage study w~ll be reqmred w~th the submission of a prehm~nary plat The study
must ~nclude calculations of the 100-year storm for all drainage areas on th~s property and any
area that drains towards th~s property The developer must md~cate the method by which the run-
off w~ll be carried across the property or stored on the property
Off-Street Parking
New development must prowde parking according to the regulations of Chapter 35 (35-301) of the
Code of Ordinances
Landscaping
Th~s property exceeds the Landscape Code, which reeqmres fifteen (15) trees per acre and twenty
(20) percent of all surfaces to remain pervious (plantable area)
6 Environmental Quality Impacts
No negatwe enwronmental ~mpacts have been ident~fied
January 14, 1969 - The subject property was placed ~n the Agnculture (A) zomng d~stnct and land
use classification by Ordinance 69-01
March 23, '1971 -The subject property was placed ~n the $F-7 zomng d~stnct and land use
classification (see Enclosure 3)
March 21, 2000 - Rehef from the Res~dential Intenm Regulabons (Ordinance 2000-069)
The subject property ~s not platted and would need to be platted pnor to any development
Z O0 00~
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PUBLIC
Not~ce of the zomng request was published ~n the Denton Record-Chromcle on Apn130, 2000 Twenty-
s~x (26) property owners w~th~n two hundred feet were ma~led legal notices and sixty-rune (69)
residents w~thln five hundred feet were sent courtesy notices ~nformlng them of the request (see
Enclosure 4) Twelve responses have been received, five (5) are in favor, and seven (7) in opposition
to the request (see Enclosure 5)
The seven responses in opposition to the request constitute 10 73% of the land area within 200
feet of the subject property
A neighborhood meeting was held on May 8, 2000 (see Enclosure 6)
The proposed Detailed Plan meets all the m~mmum techmcal requirements for a detailed plan as
~dent~fled ~n Section 35-176 of the Code of Ordinances, Staff recommends approval of Z-00-005
w~th the following cond~bons
1 The permitted land uses be restncted to those descnbed ~n the list attached to the
Ordinance and ~ncorporated here~n by reference as Exhibit B and allow land uses
permitted w~th a Specific Use Permit in a Planned Development zomng d~stnct
2 S~gnage shall be s~m~lar to the example attached to the Ordinance and referenced as
Exhibit C
3 L~ghtlng shall be design and maintained so and not to sh~ne on or otherwise d~sturb
surrounding residential property or to sh~ne and project upward to prevent diffusion ~nto the
mght sky
move to recommend approval of Z-00-005 w~th the following conditions
1 The permitted land uses be restricted to those describe ~n the hst attached to the Draft
Ord~naRce
2 S~gnage shall be similar to the example attached to the Draft Ordinance and reference as
Exhibit C
3 L~ghbng shall be design and maintained so and not to sh~ne on or otherwise d~sturb
surrounding res~denbal property orto sh~ne and project upward to prevent d~ffus~on ~nto the
mght sky
I Recommend approval as submitted
2 Recommend approval w~th conditions
3 Recommend demal
4 Postpone consideration
Z O0 005
5 Table ~tem
1 Detailed Plan
2 Futura Land Use Map
3 Zomng Map
4 200'-500' Notification Map
5 Property Owners Responses
6 Neighborhood Meeting Summary
7 Draft Ordinance
Z O0 005
ENCLOSURE 2
NORTH
Z-00-005 (The Common)
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Agenda Date. May t0, 2000 9 Scale None
ENCLOSURE 3
NORTH
Z-O0-O0$ (The Common)
ZONING MAP
Agenda Date' May 10, 2000 Scale' None
10.
ENCLOSURE 4 ~
NORTH
Z-O0-O05 (The Common)
200'-500' NOTICE MAP
200' Legal Notices sent via Certified Mall __26
500' Courtesy Notices sent wa 1" Class Ma~l 69
Agenda Date May 10, 2000 Scale' None
11.
ENCLOSURE 5
To Whom It May Concern
I (We) w~sh to express that I (we) have no opposition to Z-O0-O0$ (rezonmg of thc Mack
Tract)
NAME ' "~"~ ~ NAME
ADDRESS ADDRESS
PHONE PHONE
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To Whom It May Concern
I (We) prewously sent my (our) opposmon to Z-O0-500 (Mack Tract) I am now satisfied
that the requested zoning is acceptable Please w~thdraw my other letter
13.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning ar~ Zoning Commission Of t}te C~ of Denton will I'~td a public hearing on Wednesday
May 10. 2000, to cora;der reoommend)ng approval lo City Councd c~nceming a Detailed Plan
change 3 81,6 acre f~rn $F-7 zoning dlstHct to a Planned Development (PD) zoning dmtrk~ The
property Is legatly desc;lbed as Oelng 3 816 acre out of the T M Down~3 Survey, Abstract Number
346 In the C~ of Oenton, Denton County, Texas It is located et 2225 East McK3nney Street. A
restdenUaV Ofltce mixed-use development is proposed
The publ~c haarlng will start at 6.00 p.m. in the City Counc;I Chambers of City Hag Ioca;~d at 215 E
McKlnney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w/thin two hundred (200) feet of the
~uq/ecf property, the Planning and Zonlltg Commission would like to hear how you fee/about
zoning change request end/nv/tea you to attend the pub~lc hearing Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken into eco=unt, return this form with your comments prior lo the date of the pub~ hearing. (Thts
In no way proh/bil$ you from atteno~ng end pafffcipat/ng in the public heanng ) :You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mall it to the address below, or drop it off' Jn-pomon.
Planning and Development Department
22t N. Elm
Denton, Texas 70201
Attn: Deborah Vlem, Plannerl
The zoning procese includes two public haa~ngs designed to provide opportunities for citizen
involvement and comment P~<h- to the public hearings, landowners wflhln two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are nntifled of the zoning request by way of this nntJce The nmi public hearfng is
held before the Planning end Zoning Comm=$icn The Commmsion is Informed of I~e pement of
responses in mJpport and in oppeaibon Se<.;ond. Ih~ zoning petttion Is forwarded to the City Councd for
final acbon providing the Commies;on reconlmends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the pe~lJ0ftef' may then appeal the requeet I~ the City Coundl If owr~ere of more tharl twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the s~te submit wrtffen Oppl~jtioR, I]~n
out of seven votes of the C~y Counal are required to approve the zoning ,:~ange These form= am
(,... In fa m Neutral to rsquesi Opposed to request
P~lad Name; ~'~//,/,L-a- ./,-: ~ ·
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet -,?I~': ?~ //~ /~
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Commlsslon of the City of Denton w~ll hold a public hearing on Wednesday.
May 10, 2000, to consider recommending approval to Ctty Council concerning a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816 acre from SF-7 zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning dmtrict The
property is legally described as being 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346. In the Ctty of Denton. Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McKinney Street A
residential/office mixed-use development Is proposed
The public heanng will start at 6 00 p m In the City Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKInney Street, Denton. Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and Inwtes you to attend the public heanng Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (Th~s
in no way prohibits you from attending and parbmpabng m the pub#c hearing ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 78201
Attn: Deborah Vlera, Planner I
The zoning process Includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportunities for c~bzen
Involvement and comment Prior to the public heanngs, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of th~s nobce The first public heanng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission Is Informed of the percent of
responses in support and In opposition. Second, the zoning pebt~on is forwarded to the City Council for
final action provldlng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
- Please circle one.
Neutral to request Opposed to request
C o m~m~.----------'~
Signature ~..~
Pnnted Name, C'~'~, /~dZ:~ ~ ~t~/~/~
Ma[hng Address '7'.~ c7 /~ ~' ~? ~(::~:/~--~ 7'-
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Physical Address of Property w~thln 200 feet
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS C~TY HALL WEST, DENTON, TEXAS 76201 - 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
Fllename
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Comm~ssion of the CIty of Denton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday.
May 10, 2000, to consider recommending approval to City Council concerning a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816 acre from SF-7 zoning d~strict to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district The
property Is legally described as being 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346, In the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McKfnney Street A
resldenbal/office mixed-use development Is proposed
The pubhc hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the City Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKmney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w~th/n two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I/ke to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and inwtes you to attend the pub#c hearing Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return th~s form with your comments prior to the date of the pubhc hearing (Th~$
in no way proh~b~s you from attending and part~cipabng in the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mall It to the address below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
22t N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Deborah Vlera, Planner I
The zoning process Includes two public hearIngs designed to provide opportunities for c~bzen
involvement and comment Pnor to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this nobce The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission Is informed of the percent of
responses in support and in opposition Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submlt written opposition, then slx
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one.
Neutral to request
SignatureTM - .
Pnnted Name ~
Malhng Address
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet
CITY OP DENTON, TEXAS C~TY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
Filename
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Please circle one
In favor of request Neutral to request ~__Opp°sed t° reques-~t ~
Comments' ,/-*~V"- .'zo~
Printed Name ~.
Malhng Address ~/o
Ci~, State Zip: , g~+~
Telephone Number'
Physl~l Address of Pmpe~ within 200 feet
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the C~ty of Denton w~ll hold a pubhc heanng on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to conslder recommendlng approval to C~ty Council concerning a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816, acre from SF-7 zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zomng district The
property is legally described as belng 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McKtnney Street A
residential/office mixed-use development Is proposed
The public hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the C~ty Councd Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKlnney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w/thin two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and Inwtes you to attend the public hearing Please, in order for your opinion to
be taken Into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (This
In no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public heanng ) You may fax It to the
number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off ~n-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn Deborah Vlera, Planner I
The zoning process includes two public heanngs designed to provide opportunlbes for c~bzen
involvement and comment Prior to the public heanngs, landowners w~thin two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of th~s nobce The first public heanng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses in support and In opposition Second, the zoning pebbon is forwarded to the City Councd for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area w~thln two hundred (200) feet of the s~te submit written opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one.
favor of request Neutral to request ~ to reques~
In
Malhng Address ~-~2.~[~
City, State Zip, .~lq~ll~
Telephone Number
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS C~TY HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
Filename
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the C~ty of Denton will hold a publ~c hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to consider recommending approval to City Council concermng a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816 acre from SF-7 zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning dlstnct The
property Is legally described as being 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McKInney Street A
residential/office mixed-use development Is proposed
The public hearing will start at 6 00 p m in the City Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and Invites you to attend the public heanng Please, in order for your oplmon to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments pnor to the date of the public hearing (Th~s
in no way prohibits you from attending and participabng m the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mall it to the address below, or drop It off In-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn. Deborah Viera, Planner I
The zoning process includes two public hearings designed to provide opportunities for c~t~zen
Involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners w~th~n two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are not~fied of the zonlng request by way of this notice The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commiss~on is informed of the percent of
responses in support and In opposition Second, the zoning pebbon ~s forwarded to the City Council for
final action provldlng the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then mx
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zomng change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one. ,..-- . _
In favor of request Neutral to request ~"" Opposed to request '"')
Comments'
Mailing Address
City, State Zip
Number .
Telephone
Physical Address of Property within 200 feet ~- / oO
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS c~Y HALL WEST · DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · 940 349 8350 · (F) 940 349 7707
F#et~ar~e
19.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton w~ll hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to consider recommending approval to C~ty Council concerning a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816 acre from SF-7 zoning d~strtct to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district The
property is legally described as being 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McK~nney Street A
residenbal/office mixed-use development Is proposed
The pubhc hearing will start at 6 00 p m In the C~ty Council Chambers of Ctty Hall located at 215 E
McKmney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke to hear how you feel about thls
zoning change request and Inwtes you to attend the public heanng Please, in order for your oplnlon to
be taken Into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (Th~s
In no way prohibits you from attending and participating m the public heanng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mail It to the address below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn. Deborah Viera, Planner I
The zoning process includes two public hearings designed to provide opportunities for c~t~zen
involvement and comment Pnor to the pubi~c heanngs, landowners w~th[n two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this notice The first public hearing ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses in support and in opposition Second, the zoning pebtlon is forwarded to the City Council for
final acbon providing the Commlsslon recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petltloner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then six
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
In favor of request N e utr~:~:qC~reCsl;°ne ~"'~O p p;sed to r'~q ue-'-'"'st"'~
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ClTY HALL WEST · DENTON. TEXAS 76201 · 9403498350 · (F)9403497707
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the C~ty of Denton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to consider recommending approval to C~ty Council concerning a Detailed Plan to
change 3 816 acre from SF-7 zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district The
property is legally described as being 3 816 acre out of the T M Downing Survey, Abstract Number
346, In the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McKinney Street A
residential/office mlxed-use development Is proposed
The public hearing wdl start at 6 00 p m In the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own property w~thln two hundred (200) feet of the
subject properJy, the Planning and Zoning Commission would I~ke to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and invites you to affend the public heanng Please, In order for your opinion to
be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing (This
~n no way prohibits you from affend~ng and parbc~pabng in the public heanng ) You may fax It to the
number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop It off ~n-person
Planning and Development Department
22'1 N Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Deborah Vlera, Planner I
The zoning process includes two public hearings designed to provide opportunities for c~t~zen
involvement and comment Prior to the public hearings, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of the zoning request by way of this not,ce The first pubhc heanng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is informed of the percent of
responses in support and in opposition Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Councd for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the peri!loner may then appeal the request to the C~ty Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of ~he land area within two hundred (200) feet of the rote submit written opposlbon, then s~x
out of seven votes of the C~ty Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circleone ~
In favor of request Neutral to request // Opposed to request
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z.,O0-O05
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a publ~ hearing orr Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to consider mcon~mendlng approval to City Council concerning a Detailed Pla~ ';
change 3 816 acre from $F-7 zoning district to a Planned Development (PD) zoning d;stticC The
property Is legally descltbed as being $ 816 acre out of the T.M Downing Survey. Abetract Number
346, m the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. It is located at 2225 East McKinney Street. A
resldentiaV office m~xad-use development Is proposed
The public hearing will start at 6.00 pm. In the C~y Council Chambers of C~ty Hall located at 215 E
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas Because you own properZy within ~wo hundred (200) feet of the
subject properly, the Planning and Zoning commlss]on would like to hear how you feel about this
zoning change request and mvrles you to attend the public heanng Please. In or, der for your opinion to
be taken into account, return thIs form With your cnmments prior to the date of the public hearing (Thzs
in no way prohibits you from attending end parEcipabng in the public heaSng ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mail It to the addres~ below, or drop it off in-person
Planning and Development Department
221 N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn: Deborah Viera, Planner I
The zonlng~proc~s Includes two public hearings designed to provide opportunities for c~t~zen
Involvement and cornment. Prior to 1he public heatings, landownem wlthln two hundred (200) feet of
the subjec~ property am nolffied of the zoning request by way of this nogce The first public hesnng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning comrr, esion. The Comm~slon Is Informed of the percent of
responses In support end in opposltlon Second, the zoning petition is forwarded to the City Council for
final scion providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent Iof the land area within two hundred (200) feet of the see submit written opposition, then six
out of seven votes of the City Council ere required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to ¢~leulate the pereenfage of landowner opposition ~
Please circle one: ~
In favor of request Neutral to request
Comments:
Signature ~
Pdnted Name.
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05/02/00 ~OH 10 16 F~k 940 384 1847 Eric J Kaltchner ~ool
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Z-00-005
The Planning end Zoning Comm{sslon of the City of Denton w,{{ hold a pub{m hearing on Wednesday,
May 10, 2000, to consider recommend{ng =pproval to City Coun=l concern{rig a Detailed Plan to
change 3 616 ~cre from $F-7 zoning al{att{ut to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district The
property is legally described as being 3 616 acre out of the T.M Downing Survey. Abstract Number
346, In the CRy, of Denton, Denton County, Texas It is located at 2225 East McK{nney Street. A
residential/office re{xed-use development Is proposed
The pubho hearing will start at 6 00 p m {n the C~ty Coun={ Chambers of
McK{nney Stree~t, Denton, Texas Beoause you own property w~h[n two hundred (200J feet of the
subject property, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to hear how you feel about th~s
zoning change request and Invites you to attend the publtc haanng Please, m order for your op,nlon to
be taken Into ec~,ount, return thts form with your comments prior to the date of the pub{lc hearing (Th~s
tn no way proh!b[t.s, you from eitandmg and perbc~pabng tn the public hearing ) You may fax it to the
number located at the bottom, mall It to the address below, or drop It off In-person
Planning and Development Department
22t N. Elm ST
Denton, Texas 76201
Attn' Deborah Vlera, Planner I
The zoning process Includes two public heanngs designed to prowde opportunities for cibzen
Involvement and comment Prior to the public heanngs, landowners w~thln two hundred (200) feet of
the subject property are notified of lhe zoning request by way of this notice The first public heanng ~s
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission Is reformed of the percent of
responses ~n support and In opposition SecOnd, the zoning petition Is forwarded to the CRy Council for
final action providing the Commission recommends approval Should the Commission recommend
denial, the petitioner may then appeal the request to the City Council If owners of more than twenty
(20) percent of the land area wlthln two hundred (200) feet of the site submit written opposition, then s~x
out of seven votes of the City Council are required to approve the zoning change These forms are
used to calculate the percentage of landowner opposition
Please circle one'
In favor of request Neutral to request
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ENCLOSURE 6
Neiahborhood Meetina Outcomes
(May 8, 2000)
The following items were discussed dunng the neighborhood meeting
for Z-00-005 (The Common):
· Increase of traffic along East McK~nney Street
· A need for a traffic s~gnal hght at the ~ntersectlon of McKlnney
Street and Mack Drive
· Preservation of the trees on the proposed development s~te
· Proposed permitted uses for the s~te
· A need for a fence along the rear s~de of the property
· Single-family dwelling (Building A) dedicated on perpetuity as a
single-family residence
Z-00-005 Neighborhood Mtg
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ENCLOSURE 7
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM SF-7 ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-185) WITH CONDITIONS ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 8 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT 2225 EAST MCKINNEY STREET, PROVIDING A DETAILED PLAN
ENCOMPASSING APPROXIMATELY 3 8 ACRES, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMLrM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-00-005)
WHEREAS, John Kelsey [n,tlated a change in zomng for 3 816 acres of land from SF-7
zoning dmtnct classlficatmn and use deslgnatmn to Planned Development (PD) with conditions
zoning d~stnct elass~ficatlon and use designation, and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planmng and Zoning Commission concluded a pubhc
heanng as reqmred by law, after which a motion to recommend approval of the requested change
in zoning, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the change m zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 The zomng district classification and use designation of the 3 816 acre
property described m the legal description attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A is
changed from SF-7 zomng dismct elasmficatlon and use designat,on Planned Dvelopment (PD-185)
zoning district clasmficatlon and use designation under the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the
City of Donton, Texas, subject to the following conditions
1 The permitted land uses are restricted to those described m the list attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B, some of~vhmh require a specific use penmt
as shown on Exhibit B
2 Architectural standards include the following
(a) Slgnage shall be similar to the example attached hereto and referenced as Exhibit C
(b) Lighting shall be design and maintained so and not to shine on or otherwise disturb
surrounding residential property or to shine and project upward to prevent dlffumon
into the mght ski
SECTION 2 The City's official zoning map ~s amended to show the change in zoning
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district classification
SECTION 3 If any provision of this ordinance or the apphcatlon thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid by any court, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of other
provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable
SECTION 4 Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000 00 Each day that a provision of tlus ordinance is violated shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense
SECTION 5 That this ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date
of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of tlus ordinance to be
published twice in the Denton Record-Chromcle, a daily newspaper published in the City of Denton,
Texas, within ten (10) days of the date of its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of _, 2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
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EXHIBIT A
All that certain 3 820 acre tract or parcel of land situated in the T M Downing Survey, Abstract
346, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, smd tract being part of lands conveyed to Warren B
Mack and wife, Pauline Beary Mack by Deed dated October 10, 1951 and recorded in Volume
374, Page 256, Deed Records of Denton County, Texas, said tract being further described herein
by metes and bounds as follows
BEGINNING for the Southwest comer of this tract at a steel rod found at the intersection of the
East line of Mack Place, as shown by instrument recorded in Volume 383, Page 131 of the Deed
Records of Denton County, Texas, with the Northerly nght of way line of F M No 426 (East
McKmneyl Street),
THENCE North 0 degrees 56 minutes West, along said Eastern right of way line of Mack Place,
a distance of 415 0 feet,
THENCE South 88 degrees 51 nunutes East, 400 0 feet to a steel rod set,
THENCE South 0 degrees 56 minutes East, 424 1 feet to a point in aforementioned Northerly
right of way hne off M Road No 426, a steel rod found,
THENCE Westerly along said Northerly nght of way line of F M Road No 426 as follows,
Westerly along said curve to the left, which has a radius of 1478 9 feet, a distance of 165 09 feet
to the end of said curve,
North 88 degrees 51 minutes West, 235 6 feet to the Place of Begmmng
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Exhibit B
Land uses shall be hm~ted to the following
a PERMITTED USES
One Family Dwelling Detached
One Family Dwelling Restricted
Commumty Umt Development
Dormitory, Boarding or Roomxng House
Art Gallery or Museum
College or Umvers~ty or Pnvate School
Church or 'Rectory
Commumty Center (Pubhc)
Day Nursery or K~ndergarten School
Hospxtal (General Acute Care)
Hospxtal (Chromc Care)
Instltut~on of Rehglous or Phflanthropm Nature
Pubhc L~brary
Monastery or Convent
Nursxng Home or Residence Home for Aged
Occasional Sales
Park, Playground or Pubhc Community Center
School, Pnvate Primary or Secondary
School, Pubhc or Denomxnat~onal
School, Bus~ness or Trade
Accessory Building
Commumty Center (Private)
Temporary F~eld or Construction Office (SubJect to Approval and Control by Building Inspector)
Home Oceupatxon
Off-Street,Park~ng Incidental to Mare Use
Off-Street~Remote ParPang
Private Swxmmmg Pool
Telephone, Bus~ness Office
Telephone Line & Exchange Swatchlng or Relay Station
Country Club (Private) w~th Golf Course
Public Park or Playground
Pubhc Play Fxeld or Stadmm
Sw~m or Termxs Club
Offices, Professxonal and Admmxstratxve
Studio for Photographer, Musxcian, Artist or Health
Ammal Chine or Hospxtal (no outsxde runs and pens)
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b PERMITTED USES WITH APPROVED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
Fraternity, Sorority, Lodge or C1vlc Center
Pubhc Building, Shop, Yard of Local, State or Federal Government
Radio and/or Television M~crowave Tower
Conuneretal Parking Lot or Structure
Cafeteria
Mortuary or Funeral Parlor
Restaurant
Scientific or Research Laboratories
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EXHIBIT C
SIGNAGE
Example of style desired by owner
Description of the proposed sign
· Two s~ded s~gn
· Width 7 feet
· Height 6 feet
Logo of the proposed s~gn
e sey
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MR. ENGELBRECHT: So we'll move onto Agenda
3 Item No. 5 which is to hold a public hearing and consider
making a recommendation to the City Council concerning a
$ det&~led plan to change 3.8-plus acres from Single-Family
6 7 to a Planned Development zoning d~str~ct. The property
7 ms located at 2225 East McKinney. An off,ce/residential
8 mixed-use development is proposed At this time I'll open
9 the public hearing and ask Ms. Vista to provide us wmth
10 the staff report and recommendation
11 MS. VIERA: Commission, Chairman --
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT. Ms Vista, could I interrupt
13 you Just one moment before you began?
14 MS. VIERA~ Sure
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Just a note to the
16 Commissioners, we had discussed at the end of our last
17 meeting refraining from grilling the staff in much detail
18 and instead holding our questions for the petitioner. So
19 Just kind of a reminder of what we had talked about last
20 time. Thank you. Ms. Vista, thank you.
21 MS. VIERA~ Sure. Tonight we are considermng
22 this zoning change for 3.8 acres located at 2225 East
23 McKinney. Basically, we have a detailed plan to actually
24 establish the PD. And the detailed plan basically
25 encompasses four existing structures on a 3.8 tract
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i Basically, no major improvements have been proposed
2 besides the parking lot, 24 spaces, the signage that has
3 been proposed by the applicant and is part of your backup,
4 and maybe some dead trees, they have to take them out of
5 the tract. The detailed plan basically wants to devote
6 three of the structures for office purposes and keep one
7 for residential use. We are talking, and if you are
8 looking at your detailed plan, basically, the
9 single-family dwelling is the one that is an the back of
10 the tract. The Mack house that is the wide big house that
11 you can see from the street, the parking garage, and this
12 old studio apartment that they have in place will be
13 devoted for office purposes.
1% According to the Comprehensive Plan, this
15 proposed residential office Planned Development, it is
16 compatible with the uses. I don't know if you are related
17 to that area but, basically, we have the County Jail and
18 the new County Court close by this area. That's why we
19 actually understand that the uses that have been proposed
20 are compatible with th~s section of the CD.
21 Talking about transportation, basically, we
22 know -- we have been doing some calculations. And
23 according to statistics based on square footage, we think
2% that around 85 trips per day will be generated. But I
25 want to bring to your attention that this is the worst
PLANNING ~ ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 33
i scenario possible that we will have. We also made some
2 calculations based on maximum number of employees And I
3 have been talking with the applicant, how many lawyers you
4 can accommodate in that house, and, basically, they told
5 me that around ten people can work on that place according
6 to the floorplan of the office. Basically, all the
7 accesses will be on McKinney. Even though the
8 single-family has some access on Mack, it Ks not -- won't
9 be able to use that access to get ~nto the property.
10 Talking about landscape, they exceed the
11 minimal requirements. There's a bunch of trees in place
12 that they want to keep. It is my understanding that they
13 are trying to develop the whole site according to the
14 trees in place. They will provide a sidewalk in front of
15 McKinney. And, again, it will follow the trees that we
16 have in place.
17 Twenty-six property owners were notified at
18 the time that we made all the not~flcations. 69 residents
19 were notified as part of the 500 notification process We
20 had seven responses that actually -- and I want to show
21 you this -- that are opposed to this zon=ng change. We
22 have five residents that are in favor and zero neutral
23 positions. We made the calculation of the opposition and
24 it goes up to 10.73 percent. We also had a neighborhood
25 meeting last week, actually, this last Monday. And I
PLANNING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 34
1 believe that was very fruitful I believe that many of
2 the residents came with questions that were answered
3 Many of them withdrew their opposition and actually
4 support this zoning case. Many of them are concerned
5 about traffic on McKinney Street, but not to the uses that
6 have been proposed.
7 And I wanted to make lake a suam~ry of the
8 issues that we covered during the meetang. I would also
9 like to give you a copy of the letters of opposition and
10 support that we got, especially the one that is in
11 support. Maybe you will find a letter that Ks backing
12 those for opposition, however, I put an front whatever is
13 more reason, so --
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Very fine.
15 MS. VIERA: In our meeting, we had around 15
16 people to show up. And, basically, we had six topics that
17 we discussed. The first was the xncrease of traffic along
18 East McKinney Street. The second was the need for a
19 traffic signal light at the intersection of McKinney
20 Street and Mack Drive. I believe that those are the
21 topics that brings more concern to the neighborhood
22 instead of actually the proposed zoning change.
23 We also discussed the preservation of the
24 trees of the proposed development site. The applicant
25 basically committed to the neighborhood to say, we are
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i going to save trees. We want to keep birds in place. And
2 they're very happy with the landscape of that site
3 We also discussed the proposed permatted uses
for this site. Some of the neighbors were concerned about
$ having a halfway house on the site because they knew that
6 that was one of the uses that you can have under an Office
7 zoning district. However, the list that we brought to the
8 neighborhood was a refined version and they already strike
9 out some of the uses. And we went through it and they
10 feel comfortable with what the applicant has proposed for
11 the site.
12 We also discussed a need for a fence along the
13 rear side of the property. That is this side that backs
14 of the single-family subdavision on the north sade Some
15 of them want to keep the natural buffer that as in place
16 Some of them want to have a fence in place. However, I
17 Just want to bring to your attention that if we put a
18 fence, that means that that natural buffer will be gone
19 because we will be disturbing all the bushes that they
20 have in place.
21 The last item was the single-famaly dwelling
22 that is the Building A on your detaaled plan, dedicated on
23 perpetuity as a single-family residence. Those are, I
24 believe, the main issues that we dascussed. And, again,
25 traffic was the big one.
PLA/~NING AND ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 36
1 As a staff, we understand that thas detailed
2 plan meets all the minimum technical requirements for a
3 detailed plan and we recommend approval with three
4 conditions. First, the permitted land uses to be
5 restricted to those described in the list attached to the
6 ordinance, that you actually have a copy of. The second
7 will be the signage shall be samilar to the sample
8 attached to the ordinance. And the third wall be the
9 lighting shall be designed and maintained so as not to
10 shine on or otherwise disturb surrounding resadential
11 property or to shine and project upward to prevent
12 diffusion in the night sky. Any questions?
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT. I belaeve we do Mr
14 McNeill.
15 MR. MCNEILL: You said there would be about 85
16 trips if this were developed as the owner as proposang an
17 that neighborhood, I think you saad.
18 MS. VIERA: I belaeve.
19 MR. MCNEiLL: 85 to 89, I dadn't write it
20 ~own, but I think that's what you said. My question is af
21 this were developed as -- th~s 3.8 acres were developed as
22 SF-7, how many trips would we generate?
23 MS. VIERA: Well, basically, we have a
24 statistic of 9.55 trips per unit, I believe so. So if we
25 -- I would say that maybe this development wouldn't be
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i subject to the interim regulations because it Ks less than
2 five acres. So if they can maybe accommodate 15, close to
3 20 unite for the site that they have, that means that you
4 are tearing down the big white house and having all the
5 four acres for single-family, I will say that it will go
6 up to 150 trips or more than that
7 MR. MCNEILL~ Yeah. The f~rst calculation, if
8 I did a quick number there, just under 200 trips would
9 exist if we develop this as SF-7 based upon the numbers
10 you said there.
11 MS. VIERA~ Yes. Yes.
12 MR. MCNEILL~ Okay. So that's opposed to 85
13 under the development --
14 MS. VIERA~ And that is the worst scenario
15 because --
16 MR. MCNEILL~ I understand. Thank you very
17 much.
18 MS. VIERA~ -- I can give you the range from
19 40 to 85.
20 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Ms. Apple.
21 MS. APPLEs This quest=on might be more
22 appropriately addressed to the pet=tioner but I'm going to
23 try you. I actually own some investment property in this
24 area, within the 500-foot range, and so I received a
25 letter from the owner of the property as I belLeve all of
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i the people who own property did And in that letter they
2 stated that they were only going to use that specifically
3 for the law office and that they had no future plans to do
4 anything else. And my concern is not the law office. I
5 don~t think that would greatly increase the traffic or
6 cause problems. My concern is the uses that could
7 potentially be on that site. Was there a dlscussion about
8 limiting it just to the law use and negating all these
9 other uses, as we sometimes do?
10 MS. VIERA= Well, during our neighborhood
11 meeting, we brought the listing, actually that you have,
12 and the big concern was to have some type of halfway house
13 in place. We went through it Nobody raised their voice
14 against anyone. The applicant was willing to actually
15 maybe strike some of them, you know But, however, there
16 was no opposition in that meeting
17 MS. APPLEs To these other uses?
18 MS. VIERAs To the other uses.
19 MS. APPLEs Okay.
20 MS. VIERAs So we actually discussed it.
21 MS. APPLEs All r~ght. Thank you.
22 MS. VIERA~ You,re welcome
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT Any other questions at this
24 time, Commissioners? Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Ms.
25 Vista. Is petitioner or petitioner's representative
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I present?
2 MR. KELSEY= Good evenmng.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Good evening. Please give
4 us your name and business address for the record
5 MR. KELSEY~ We're Dick and Ann Kelsey. We
6 live at 206 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton, Texas. To give you
7 a little bit about ourselves, we've lived in Denton for
8 the last 33 years and I've practiced law for the last 36
9 years in Denton. We've been in the same house 28 years
10 We've been in our office on East McKinney for the last 14
11 years. We're not people who move around a lot. We're not
12 doing this for investment. We're doing ~t for use So
13 we're telling you a little bit about ourselves.
14 I want to cover some of the things, tell you a
15 little bit about the house. It's known as the Mack house.
16 I have found out that it was built by the Foster family in
17 the 1920's. I talked to Bob Caldwell today and he said he
18 was born in 1921 and it was there when he was there So
19 it was done in the 1920's. We figure it's somewhere
20 around 75 years old. When we first thought about trying
21 to convert this to a law office, we were very concerned
22 about the zoning. Obviously, we have a home We don't
23 need a home. We need an office. And so when we talked to
24 City staff and we talked to C~ty people, the first
25 question we were asked, actually two things, is, number
pLANNING AND ZONIN~ DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 40
1 one, will you save the old house, wxll you commit to save
2 the old house. And we said, yes, we will They saxd,
3 will you commit to the sight line of the house, that
4 you won't build anything in front of the house. And we
5 said, yes, we will So the third questmon was, will you
6 save as many of the trees as you possibly can. And the
7 a~swer to that, of course, was yes. We are very green
8 people. We're very bird-friendly people. We like it that
9 way.
10 Now, the -- I want to first of all compliment
11 your staff. Ms. Vista has been extremely courteous, very
12 professional, and has been helpful to us. We did not know
13 how to do this. We si~ned our contract in January We
14 allowed 90 days for rezonmng That was a joke That
15 didn't work. So we had to buy this house or lose the deal
16 and we've done that. So we're hear telling you it's very,
17 very important that we try to get mnto this house as soon
18 as possible and this zoning be granted.
19 Now, Mr. Reichhart was also extremely helpful
20 and we had several formal meetings, of course, with DRC
21 and individual meetings wmth Mr. Reichhart and Ms. Vista
22 and they were most helpful and most courteous to us. We
23 want to pass on our compliments to the Commission.
24 The zoning plan, as far as we know, meets
25 every guideline. We're not aware of any guxdelxne it doss
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1 not meet. We want -- we agreed to the PD zoning because
2 it locks in what's there and it cannot be destroyed and we
3 were perfectly willing to do that. We think the house is
4 an asset to the city of Denton and we would lake to see it
5 maintained.
6 Let me talk to you a lattle bat about usage of
7 the property. This is 3 8 acres. It as obviously far
8 more than is necessary for a single family. And we would
9 not have wanted to buy 3.8 acres but that was the only way
10 it could be sold So we had to buy the whole 3 8 acres
11 which meant that we paid more than we really wanted for
12 the use of the building, but that's okay I want to point
13 out that McKinney is scheduled for expansion to a sax-lane
1% major thoroughfare. No one would want children an a
15 single-family residence next to a sax-l&ne major
16 thoroughfare. I think that's considered generally to be
17 poor planning and potentially dangerous to the children
18 involved. So we think that the use that we are proposing
19 is very compatible with all of the safety factors that are
20 involved in usage.
21 I think it provides an excellent buffer zone.
22 That is you have apartments immediately to the east and
23 it's a fairly large complex. That's going to generate a
24 lot of traffic. There's going to be a lot of people in
25 there. This provides an excellent buffer zone between the
pLANNING A~D ZONING DRAFT MAY 10, 2000 42
I single-family residences that are there and the apartments
2 which are there. And the street provides some of a buffer
3 zone for what may end up as apartments or local commerc=al
4 tO the immediate south. But we th~nk this provides the
5 best protection for the neighbors that they can possibly
6 get.
7 This is a low density use. There are three of
8 us in the law firm~ myself, and I'm 60 years old and I
9 don~t know how long I~m going to be doing this. I guess
10 as long as necessary. And our son who is 31 years old and
11 has been practicing with me now for f~ve years, and Larry
12 Collister who is a recent addition to our firm. There are
13 only three lawyers in the firm. The house ~s only 3,800
1% square feet. It is not as large as a lot of people think
15 when they look at it. There are only five rooms available
16 upstairs in which to put attorneys. The downstairs is
17 configured to where there can be two conference rooms, a
18 reception room, a work area, and that's =t. So you can't
19 put very many people in this building. Ms. Viera asked us
20 what the maximum expansion that we would plan, and I can't
21 imagine over five lawyers. I imagine that wmll be done
22 after I'm gone so there's one less to deal with. So this
23 is a very low density proposal.
24 In a way, it's going to be family-occupied
25 because our family is going to occupy it We can't
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I guarantee that forever but for as long as wetre -- Itm
2 practicing law, that,s where Itm going to be. Itve
3 already said, when I die lust put me ~n a clean garbage
4 can in the backyard. I dontt want to move again. One
5 thing that I think is good is that there will be very
6 little or absolutely no night usage This is not
7 something you*re going to have other people playing
8 stereos or apartments or traffic or people hollering back
9 and forth. There will be no night usage. If I can help
10 it, there will be no night usage. I certainly have pulled
11 all the all-nighters I ever want to pull
12 There is less traffic, and Mr. McNeill was
13 right on the money, there is less traffic than if the
14 family remains SF-7 zoning -- the property remains SF-7
15 zoning, considerably less traffic So I do know that it
16 would allow some 85, and we don*t understand 85 because
17 wetve got all of us over there now and I dontt think we
18 generate 85, but I understand that~s maximum. One of the
19 things I want to point out on traffic is that I'm an early
20 person so Itm usually down at the office, oh, 6=45 or 7.00
21 so I don't usually run into a traffic problem. I usually
22 stay until about 6=00, as do the other law, ers. So we
23 don~t generate a traffic problem after 6 00 The
24 probleme are the 8=00 o,clock traffic and the 5=00 o'clock
25 traffic. And we a~mit, certainly, there is a problem
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i there. Now, most of our clients, which is where you would
2 get some traffic generated, are there from 9~00 to 4~00.
3 So they would not be at the peak traffic counts either
4 Now, I've already mentioned the fact that
5 we're very tree-friendly, we~re very bzrd-friendly. It's
6 our plan and has been our plan. We have moved everything
7 around. We have moved the parking spaces around to save
8 the nice trees. We do not object to that. We think
9 that's a wonderful goal. We think that's part of what
10 makes this property beautiful Unfortunately, we're going
11 to lose about nine out of the big 12 trees in front when
12 the expansion of McKinney takes place, but there's nothing
13 we can do about that. We will, however, and do ~ntend to
14 plant substitute trees now. That,s our plan.
15 Now, this house looks very nice from the
16 front. The front has been redone. It has permanent
17 siding on it And Ann can give you an zdea. That zs a
18 permanent siding and that is the front of the house. I
19 will tell you that they did not do the east szde of the
20 house in this nor did they do the back side nor have they
21 done the garage apartment. And as you can see, it needs
22 help. And we are prepared to do that. We have contracts
23 waiting. We have contractors ready to finish it
24 compatibly with the materials that are already on there.
25 We have plans to either take that swimming pool out I
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i would like to convert ~t to a fountain but Ann and I are
2 fighting about that because I don't know if we're going to
3 have enough money to do that. But I~d love to make it
into a fountain for bird purposes and every other purpose.
5 But we don~t want a pool ~n there. We think it's
6 dangerous. We think it's unsightly. And there would be
7 no use for it. The house is deteriorating. We have
8 oo~itments to upgrade the house. We have commitments to
9 spend money on the house that, very frankly, if it is not
10 our office, we cannot afford to do.
11 The sign is an issue. You'll see =n the
12 center of the proposal on the diagram that the sign is
13 almost directly in the middle. That's the sign. Let me
14 tell you that we have spoken to Mr Don McLaughl=n in
15 Utilities and he does not object to the sign being located
16 closer to the road than this diagram shows. Let me tell
17 you, I think there's a safety factor. That house is not
18 easily seen behind those trees. If someone tries to f~nd
19 our office and has to slow down on McKinney Street to look
20 and try to find that sign, I think that creates a traffic
21 hazard. We would like to have permission to move ~t
22 closer according to the standard spacing for the standard
23 sign ordinance, and that is so many feet up, so many feet
2% back. And we would like to be able to do that. We do
25 understand that if we have to move it for utility
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i purposes, that will be our expense and our burden to do
2 that and relocate it, and we are perfectly w~lling to do
3 that. But I think it would really be a mistake to set it
4 back that far for safe traffic safety reasons
5 Now, I will tell you that as soon as we
6 received the mailing matrix from Ms Vista, we did send
7 out a letter. We wanted to assure people that we were
8 open for discussion. We've done everything that we know
9 to contact everyone in the neighborhood. As soon as we
10 got the mailing matrix, we sent it out Interestingly
11 enough, we got no telephone calls. I thought we would
12 have some telephone calls from neighbors wanting to know
13 what we were going to do. But we did not We did ask Ms.
14 Viera for a list of those opposed and we tr~ed to contact
15 them and to explain to them what we were planning to do
16 and why we were planning to do it. Because when the
17 letters go out, the average person that gets that doesn't
18 really know what's going to happen. And so we did try to
19 contact and some of whom we did and some, I think, have
20 changed their minds as a result of the information that we
21 have been able to give them
22 The meeting we thought was very sat~sf&ctory.
23 I will tell you my impression of the meeting was is that
24 the folks who live in that area are much more concerned
25 about getting a traffic light on Mack Drive and concerned
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I &bout the expansion and the traffic problems that they are
2 encountering at the 8~00 o'clock and 5=00 o'clock
3 problems. And that's what seemed to me to be the primary
4 concentration. We think that very few of the people, or
5 the comments that we heard, actually, I don't think any of
6 them were opposed to the idea of using this as a law
7 office or similar offices. And in regard to Ms. Apple's
8 question, we had no other comments about any of the uses
9 that were on the proposed list. We had already deleted a
10 number of those voluntarily. So that was already done.
11 We do not think that a fence would be
12 appropriate for a nu/uber of different reasons. First of
13 all, it would destroy some of the very ground cover that
14 the City wants end that we want. It would destroy bird
15 habitat. It would not be a sightly -- we understand
16 there's only one person who has expressed any concern
17 about that and because they felt that someone walked
18 through the backyard and perhaps was about to burglarize
19 their house, and that's what caused them concern. I do
20 want to say this, that we checked and there is going to be
21 a fence required between us and the apartments. That
22 means that this property will be fenced all the way around
23 except the front on McKinney and the very back where the
24 gentleman lives in the house. We think that a fence would
25 be unsightly, unnecessary, expensive, and actually
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i detrimental to the appearance of the property.
2 In regard to the proposals of the C~ty, will
3 the uses be restricted? Yes, we agree to that. We have
4 no problem with that. We~ve already gone through that
5 with staff and edited out what they thought was
6 inappropriate The signage, we have no problem being
7 co~itted to the form of the sign. It's on your
8 materials, I believe, that you've been furnished. There's
9 an old beautiful 1858 home in Corsicana which you see an
10 the background of that picture. That's what the lawyers
11 have done in that case. We will want to put 2225 in large
12 enough numbers so that, again, people aren,t straining to
13 read this when they're driving. And we'll want it close
14 enough to where we don't create a traffic hazard where
15 people are looking for the property, because many people
16 drive by there and don~t ever see the property.
17 As far as the rest of the material, I don't
18 know if I have any time left, let me ask Ann if you have
19 anything to say. She~s --
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Two minutes if you want to
21 use it.
22 MR. KELSEY: She's nervous Anyway. I would
23 like to offer myself and Ann to answer any questions
24 you-all might have.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I do belLeve we have some.
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i MR. KELSEYz Yes.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Ms. Apple.
3 MS. APPLEz It's my understanding that the
4 list of remaining uses that we have is the pared down
5 list. And my concern is that there is still an awful lot
6 of uses on here that I'm comfortable with backing up to a
7 single-family neighborhood and also with the concerns
8 about traffic. Because even though McKinney is going to
9 someday he six lanes, I don't think that's in the
10 ilumediate future. And Mr. Salmon might can shed some
11 light on that.
12 But my concern is some of these allowed uses
13 could increase traffic a great deal, schools, daycare
14 centers, nursing homes, hospitals. There are a number of
15 things on this list that concern me And as you said, you
16 may not always own the property. Your intention may be to
17 operate it as a law office with a maximum of five
18 attorneys and a minimum of parking spaces. What my
19 concern would be is down the road if you do sell it or you
20 do something else with it or want to change the use, that
21 these uses would still be allowed And I guess I would
22 want to ask you would you be willing to delete these uses,
23 also?
24 MR. KELSEY: Ail of those uses?
25 MS. APPLE~ Uh-huh
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i MR. KELSEY: NO, ma~am.
2 MS. APPLE~ Okay.
3 MR. KELSEY: I can't invest that kind of money
aald I die and my son retires and we have no way to dispose
5 of that property. I cannot do that. That's lust not
6 economically feasible. May I comment on your question a
7 little bit?
8 MS. APPLE: Sure.
9 MR. KELSEY. The practicality of the sltuatmon
10 ms we agreed to the PD because it locks everythmng in
11 there. Now, what that means is if somebody wants to do
12 something else with that property, they have to use the
13 structures that are there. They cannot build another
14 square foot of structure and that's why we agreed to the
15 PD. Which means if you go through that list and you look
16 at it, they would have to use the existmng structures that
17 are there.
18 MS. APPLE: And I realmze that. But the
19 existing structures could be used for a dormitory. The
20 existing structures could be used for & church, a
21 community center, a day nursery, a kindergarten, a
22 hospital, a nursing home, & private school, home
23 occupation which covers a wide varmety of issues, a
24 private swimming pool, an anmmal clinic or hospital
25 There are a number of uses on here that the exmsting
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i structures could be used for and some of these uses, quate
2 frankly, concern me in that particular space.
3 MR. KELSE¥= I don't know how to respond to
4 that. If we ~- I will tell you that we have a long-range
5 plan for the property. It is long-range and that is to
6 develop the rest of it into compatible office space
7 That's the plan. We think that's the highest and best use
8 for the property That as a long way down the line and
9 that is only depending upon a number of different factors
10 And because we agreed to the PD and because we agreed to
11 the detailed plan, we have to come back and start all over
12 again if we're going to do that. We cannot do that
13 without coming all the way back And we've explaaned that
14 to the neighbors because they were concerned that we would
15 get the camel's nose in the door and then do something
16 else. And we tried to explain to them that that was why
17 we agreed to the PD so that we could lock in what would be
18 done. There are uses there that we would never intend to
19 use and, you know, we~ve gone over those and we've gone
20 over them with staff and we don~t think that many of those
21 things would apply. But we have an awful lot of our
22 savings invested in this property. If it were to sell, at
23 would have to sell as-is, that is under the existing PD,
24 and then they would have to come back and rezone it or we
25 would have to come in and try to rezone at, which makes no
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1 sense,
2 Now, as far as the list is concerned, you
3 know, I don't want to get into s bargaining session. I
4 don't want to sit down and say, what will you accept and
5 what you won't. If there are specific things in there
6 that really bother you, if you would tell us what they are
7 now while other people are speaking, we'll go back and
8 speak of those and see if we can agree to that.
9 MS. APPLE: Okay. And those that I Just
10 mentioned were the ones that concerned me. And please
11 understand, I don't doubt your intentions at all, but I
12 know sometimes circumstances change, families change. And
13 that's my concern is I don't doubt your motives or
14 intentions at all.
15 MR. KELSEY: No, I understand. And I
16 understand that's a very legitimate concern but what I'm
17 s&ying is that I'm not going to be here forever and I'm
18 not going to be practicing law forever, I hope. That's my
19 goal, to give it up at some point in time and the good
20 LOrd is going to make me give it up anyway one day. And I
21 don~t know whether John and Larry and their new people
22 will want to do this or not. They may change their
23 minds They may want to go someplace else because they
24 don't own the property, Ann and I do, or actually Ann
25 d~es. If you could give us, we've got a pencil handy, if
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I you would Just simply read us -- read to us from top to
2 bottom those things that are concerning you while others
3 are speaking, if you'll let us come back when we get to
4 final rebuttal --
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT= You bet. Sure
6 MR. KELSEY= -- then we can go over the list
7 with you. We~d be happy to do that.
8 MS. APPLE= And I have one question for staff.
9 What is a community unit development?
10 MS. VIERA= I don't have the definition and I
11 cannot tell the definition from the top of my head, but it
12 is my understanding that we have it under the Subdivision
13 Ordinance. So if you can give me time, let me go through
14 it.
15 MS. APPLE= Thank you.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT= I think Mr. Powell has got
17 it right here.
18 MR. RISHEL= The other things are?
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= You want to go on down the
20 rest of them?
21 MR. RISHEL= Right
22 MS. VIEI~A~ It is on page 2506.
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Oh, you have it.
24 MS. VIERA= Yes.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Okay Do you want to read
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I that?
2 MS. VIERA~ Community unit development means
3 an area of two acres or more on subdivided land or the
4 frontage on one side of the street between two
5 intersecting streets planned as a single integral
6 residential development. The minimum lot depth, lot
7 width, and the minimum front yard, side yard, or rear yard
8 setback may be reduced from the standards prescribed for
9 the district in which the community unit development is
10 located provided that the overall density is in compliance
11 with the district standard. The community unit
12 development is subject to site plan approval by the
13 Planning and Zoning Commission and changes include a
14 provision of permanent community open space shall be noted
15 on the subdivision plat where the overall density
16 standards are proposed to vary from those of the distract
17 in which the community unit development is located. The
18 development shall be handled on the Planned Development
19 procedures.
20 It looks to me like a PD, ~t is treated as a
21 Planned Development.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Residential.
23 MS. VIERAI Residential.
24 MR. RISHEL: Clear and concise, as we would
25 expect.
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i MS. APPLEs Clear as mud, yes Thank you,
2 Deborah.
3 MS. VIERA~ I believe that ~s one of the
4 longest definitions that we have.
5 MS. APPLEs Of course, ~t would be. Okay
6 MR. KELSEY May be step up, Deborah?
7 MS. VIERA~ Sure
8 MR. KELSEY~ Now, the list which we have, Ms
9 Apple, has -- I want to go to the front l~st, permitted
10 uses, because everything after that ~s special use We
11 would have to come back for permission anyway.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Yeah.
13 MS. APPLE~ Right. But there are this many
14 uses that are -- unless I don't have a pared down l~st,
15 and it was my understanding from staff that I did.
16 MR. KELSEY= I don't know because we don~t
17 have the same appearing document But if you would simply
18 read to us what bothers you, let us go back and talk about
19 it.
20 MS. APPLE~ I appreciate that. The dormitory,
21 boarding, or rooming house, the private school, church or
22 rectory --
23 MR. KELSEY' Hold on lust a second. It ~s
24 school, private primary or secondary?
25 MS. APPLE~ It's college or university or
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i private school.
2 MR. KELSEY: Sorry, we have to find that up
3 here.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Let me give you thls list
5 because this is what's in our backup and then we're all
6 working off of the same sheet. I think that will make it
7 a little easier.
8 MR. KELSEY: Okay. Th=s is a different list
9 than we're working off of.
10 MS. APPLE: Okay
11 MR. MORENO= Mr. Chairman, why does he have a
12 different list?
13 MR. MCNEILL~ Than we have?
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, we got th~s backup
15 pack and --
16 MR. MCNEILL: Well, shouldn't he have the same
17 one?
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, he may not have. He
19 wouldn't necessarily have gotten this package ~n this form
20 as the applicant.
21 MS. VIERA~ I would answer that Basically,
22 what they have is the list that we have for office
23 district. They have the long version.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ They had the long version.
25 MS. VIERA: Yes.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ And after you struck them
2 off -- well, actually -- no, actually, this list would
3 have come out before the neighborhood meeting because you
4 had the neighborhood meeting Monday night.
5 MS. VIERA~ Yes.
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ So thLs was a list that
7 you-all worked up before the neighborhood meeting.
8 MS. VIERA~ Yes.
9 MR. KELSEY= Yes, sir.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right.
11 MR. KELSEY~ And then we met with the
12 neighbors and they did not ask that we delete anything
13 else.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Okay.
15 MR. KELSEY~ But we're certainly walling to
16 entertain your comments.
17 MS. APPLEs I appreciate Lt.
18 MR. KELSEY~ Let us keep goLng here, if you
19 will.
20 MS. APPLEs The dormitory, then the college or
21 university or private school, then church or rectory, then
22 the public community center, then day nursery or
23 k~ndergarten, hospital - general acute,
24 hospital - chronic, religious institutLon, nursing home,
25 public community center, private primary or secondary
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1 school.
2 MR. KELSEY. I'm sorry, we've lost the --
3 MS. APPLE: Park, playground, or public
4 community center. School - private prxmary or secondary,
5 school - public or denomxnatmonal, school - business or
6 trade, home occupation And that would -- that covers a
7 wide variety so can you expand on home occupation?
8 MR. POWELL: Home occupation does have the
9 limit that you cannot have customers. You can't have
10 employees. So, by definition, it limits that.
11 MS. APPLE: Deliveries and that kind of thing?
12 Okay. Then that's fine. Then the private swimming pool
13 and then the very bottom one, animal clinic I don't
14 think there's any chance of somebody puttxng a country
15 club with a golf course there.
16 MS. KELSEY: Actually, that was taken off, I
17 think, Monday night, but we massed that one.
18 MS. APPLE: Okay See, that's still on our --
19 okay
20 MR. KELSEY: We just didn't see it when we
21 were striking things.
22 MS. APPLE: No, neither that nor the monastery
23 or convent, probably the odds are slim.
24 M~. KELSE¥: Whatever monastery or convent
25 constitutes under the Zoning Ordinance, and I don't have
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1 any idea.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I don~t thank they're
3 opening too many new ones.
4 MR. KELSEY~ Anyway, we've taken more than our
5 time but do you mind if we go over thas last and then be
6 prepared to discuss this when you reconvene and we get our
7 chance to speak again?
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Sure. Right.
9 MS. APPLE~ Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ There are some other
11 questions.
12 MR. KELSEY= Okay, good
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Yes, Ms. Gourdie.
14 MS. GOURDIE~ Thank you. Mr. Kelsey, how do
15 you handle the ADA requirements in a two-story building?
16 Do you have to go with that?
17 MR. KELSEY= We've already checked on that and
18 we've gone through your City staff and they have gone --
19 we walked through there with your City inspector and he
20 has told us what we need to do. There is a bathroom
21 downstairs capable of modification to ADA and there is one
22 door that will have to be widened for ADA But we have
23 already gone through your inspectors on that.
24 MS. GOURDIE~ Great Okay. Also, the back
25 residential building A is considered -- will be kept as
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i residential. Will that be rental property or how will
2 that be handled?
3 MR. KELSEY: It's rental.
4 MS. GOURDIE: It's rental right now?
5 MR. KELSEY: Unless we can't get it zoned,
6 then we move into it
7 MS. GOURDIE: Okay The other question I had
8 is do you have a photograph of the back, the very back of
9 the lot?
10 MR. KELSEY: Yes.
11 MS. ~OURDIE: So I could Just see what the
12 gentleman who was asking about fences was questioning
13 And while she's looking for that, I Just wanted to comment
14 that my concerns about the permitted uses, I don't have as
15 many concerns as Ms. Apple has. My only concerns were the
16 occasional sales and the school, publmc or denominational,
17 and school, business or trade. And then, of course, I had
18 a real problem with a lot of the SU, specific use permit
19 ty~es. So I really have no problem with most of them
20 except the occasional sales is my real problem on that
21 one. And, again --
22 MR. KELSEY: I don't even know what that does,
23 to be honest with you.
24 MS. ~OURDIE: It could mean anything. It
25 means you could have craft shows there, I think. You
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i know, you could have people come on your property and have
2 a Fry Street fair or whatever you wanted.
3 MR. KELSEY= We don~t want that. But, at the
% same time, you know, if an antmque dealer wanted to set up
5 in there and it were appropriate, you know, I don't know
6 if that's within zoning. I don't know ms the answer to
7 that.
8 MS. GOURDIE. Yeah
9 MR. KELSEY. So I don't know the answer to
10 that.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: We can get a definmtion of
12 occasional sales.
13 MS. GOURDIE: My whole concern for that ms
14 because the property isn't really contained any longer.
15 It's not really -- it's general publmc coming mn and out
16 and I find that to be the most mnappropriate of all these
17 uses other than the, you know, cafeteria and restaurant I
18 don't think should be on there even with the SUP
19 MR. KELSEY~ No.
20 MS. GOURDIE: So I lust wanted to let you know
21 how I felt about those couple of th~ngs. And I was lust
22 wondering if that back of the property, I guess I didn't
23 really see the picture, but y'all had spoke that there is
24 brushes back there, brush and trees and so forth. If you
25 could help by giving me a visual description, I'd be
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i appreciative.
2 MR. KELSEY= If I may move this around a
3 little bit, the one gentleman who was talklng about
4 building this fence, and so far as I know there's only one
5 person who has mentioned this --
6 MS. KELSEY~ Mr. Fudge, I th~nk, and he's
7 here.
8 MR. KELSEY~ And I believe that he~s here
9 today. This area right here, this residential house is
10 the one we're talking about And it is served by this
11 loop road right here. And this is some open area and some
12 trees. This is -- all this area in here ~s heavily
13 developed and you would have to cut all of this area ~n
14 here to cut that off. And we don't really understand -~
15 we don~t understand the risk We don~t see where there's
16 a risk factor here. And then backing up to these people,
17 all this is heavily grown over in here and you would have
18 to take all that out. In other words, if you were going
19 to fence this, I don~t know how you would fence it, like
20 that or what.
21 MS. KELSE¥= Well, there is a fence between
22 the Mack property and the single-family dwellings
23 MR. KELSEY. This ~s fence all across here.
24 MS. KELSEY~ All back there.
25 MR. KELSEY~ This is fence all across here up
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I to this point and then this wall be fenced over on this
2 side.
3 MS. KELSEY= They have already done chaxn-link
% fencing down to about, well, below Dick's hand, about
5 right here, where it looks like they wall start the
6 wrought iron fencing here and across the front.
7 MR. KELSEY~ This is very heavmly grown over
8 right in here.
9 MS. GOURDIE: Yeah, because I drove by, and I
10 can Just barely see it, going speed limit and everything,
11 you can barely see what's happening back there.
12 MS. KELSEY: That's right. And we have
13 comm%itted to the ten-foot setback. Right now --
14 MR. KELSEY: To preserve that
15 MS. KELSEY: -- it is probably, I'm guessing,
16 20 feet to 30 feet in some areas.
17 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you for the visual because
18 I was going to suggest maybe we plant a few more green
19 things back there, but if it's already overtaken by God's
20 creation, we just won't mess with that.
21 MR. KELSEY: Oh, it's --
22 MS. GOURDIE: But I do see a chain-link fence
23 around the pool. Is that also requmred by the City for
24 safety reasons?
25 MR. KELSEY: Yes.
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i MS. KELSEY~ I imagine it was. I don't know.
2 MS. GOURDIE= Okay.
3 MR. KELSEY= Yes, to meet City -- I donft know
4 because, you know, a couple of things I never wanted mn my
5 life and one of them was a swimming pool And I know
6 people who have them love them, but to me they've been a
7 lot of trouble, everybody I~ve ever talked to We don't
8 want the pool. We will either take it out and green that
9 area over altogether or we need to talk to appropriate
10 people who know about this, if we could turn mt into a
11 real pretty fountain area, kind of like a little fish
12 garden, I'd love to do that, but I don't know if it's
13 feasible.
14 MS. GOURDIE: Ail right. Thank you for
15 answering.
16 MR. KELSEY: But, no, we do not want a pool.
17 MS. GOURDIE~ All right
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: We do have a defmnition for
19 occasional sales.
20 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you.
21 MR. POWELL: It is very long so I'm Just going
22 to hit the high points It basically is for a person who
23 is living in the property can have two sales three days in
24 duration to sell their own property So you could not
25 have a flea market or other kind of -- you couldn't bring
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I merchandise onto the property to sell.
2 MS. GOURDIE~ So you could have a three-day
3 garage sale, is that it's saying?
4 MR ENGELBRECHT~ Exactly.
5 MR. POWELL~ Twice a year
6 MS. GOURDIE= Twice a year, okay Thank you.
7 MR ENGELBRECHT~ We do have some other
8 questions. Mr. Moreno.
9 MR. MORENO~ Yes, sar, Mr Chairman, if I
10 could direct my question to Mrs. Apple, ~f thatts
11 appropriate. Itm wondering what you're thanking as on
12 striking church or rectory.
13 MS. APPLEs Just the traffic ~ssues. In some
14 of the previous cases that we've been through where
15 churches moved into existing build~ngs, the traffic, the
16 increased traffic as it grew and grew Really lust the
17 traffic issue on that street.
18 MR. MORENO= Okay Thanks
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Okay. Are there any other
20 questions for the petitioner? I have a couple, ~f I
21 might.
22 MR. KELSEY= Yes, sir.
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I know, and the staff had
24 indicated to me even before you came, that there was
25 concern about what you wanted to do with the pool, whether
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i yOU wanted to make it a pool, fountain, or nothing. It's
2 on the PD and you're aware that if it's on there and you
3 want to make a change, then you're going to have to come
4 back and make the change to the PD.
5 MR. KELSEY: We understood that that was over
6 -- we talked about this very question and we understood
7 that when it says proposed recreational area, that does
8 not lock in the pool. The pool is there for
9 ~dentification purposes as opposed to zoning purposes.
10 That's what we understood that to be.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I want to make that --
12 MR. KELSEY: Okay. I ]ust want to make sure
13 that --
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And while we're in that
15 area, there.s also the chain-link fence and the rock wall.
16 MR. KELSEY: Same thing.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay.
18 MR. KELSEY~ We don't intend -- those are
19 there for descriptive purposes, as we understand it, as
20 opposed to -- I mean, I don't want to -- ~f we want to
21 take the chain-link fence out of there and put a nicer
22 fence, which we would want to do, we don't want to come
23 back and rezone.
24 MR. ENGELERECHT~ Have to come back. Exactly
25 Exactly. And so I will ask staff at this time where do we
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i stand with regard to those items on this PD?
2 MS VIERA= Talking about the pool, I talked
3 to the building inspector supervisor, Greg Mitchell, and I
4 asked him if they need to come and fix the pool to convert
5 it to a fish pond, let's say, do they need any permit. So
6 if that is not actually staying on the detailed plan, they
7 have to come and amend the detailed plan. He told me that
8 they wouldn't need a building permit to fix the pool into
9 a fish pond. That was my understanding.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay.
11 MS. VIERA= So that's why we didn't specify as
12 a fish pond in the detailed plan. However, the cha~n-link
13 fence and the rock wall, they did it to describe the area
14 but not to maybe keep it as it is right now.
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay All right. So the
16 rock wall and the chain-link fence are not a requirement
17 for the PD?
18 MS. VIERA~ No.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= They're ]ust sxmply on the
20 detailed plan --
21 MS. VIERAI To show what it is right now
22 MR. ENGELBHECHT= -- for information The
23 area, the dark line around, which says rock wall, in
24 essence, is the proposed recreational area which would be
25 -- is required and that is a part of the PD
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I MS. VIERA: Yes.
2 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Okay. And it's Just simply
3 proposed recreational area. If they want to close the
4 pool in, they don't need a permit. If they want to change
5 it to a fish pond, they don't need a permit.
6 MS. VIERA: Yes.
7 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Okay.
8 MS. VIERA~ So if they can come out with,
9 let's say, a gazebo or something or a table to actually
10 make an open space, well, it will be included as a
11 proposed recreational area.
12 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Okay. And so it wouldn't
13 trigger a building permit and, therefore, it wouldn't
14 trigger a requirement to change the PD?
15 MS. VIERA: No.
16 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Very good.
17 MR. KELSEY: That was our understanding about
18 why that wes done that way.
19 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Okay. I wanted to make
20 s~re. With regard to the sign, since you're here and you
21 brought that up, I have a question of staff about the
22 setback on the sign. Was that done in order to keep it
23 out of the right-of-way for McKinney Street at the current
24 time? Is that why it's back so far?
25 MS. VIERA~ The whole purpose was to keep the
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i utility easement running through that area. That's why we
2 -- even though Utilities said, we don't mind to have a
3 sign on the top of the easement, you know, they want to be
4 there before actually they put the sign so they can run
§ the wires and everything that they have to do before they
6 actually build the sign. However, we will try to keep
7 any structure out of the easement. That ms the whole
8 reason.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. So we could simply
10 xndicate an area which could be in the utxl~ty easement in
11 which they could place the sign, and then as a part of a
12 condition of the PD, it would be a condition that xf the
13 utility easement, if they have to come through and do
14 utilities, it's the owner's requirement to take the sxgn
15 out and put it back in. Would that work?
16 MS. VIERA: That would be fine.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Would that work all right?
18 MS. VIERA~ Yeah.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay Then I have to ask a
20 question of the petitioner. Do you have an area in mind?
21 Or that may be another issue if you would look at sort of
22 a larger area that we can put on this PD, or maybe you
23 already have one xn mind.
24 MR. KELSEY~ We have a -- I th~nk, lust
25 basically in that area is fine.
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1 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ And I realize there's
2 vegetation issues, as well. I think, are there not trees?
3 MR. KELSEY. Yes, but interestingly enough,
4 I've tried to diagram that a little bit. I don't know if
5 that shows up.
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Right. That's fine.
7 MR. KELSEY: But lust something like that is
8 fine. And the only problem is I am concerned about the
9 safety because we've had people go out and try to look for
10 that house and they don't see lt. It sits so far back.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Right.
12 MR. KELSEY: And I think that if somebody,
13 particularly a client who does not know where the house
14 is, we describe it and describe it, and they're driving
15 along and they're trying to read a sign that sits so far
16 back, I really think that creates a safety hazard.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I understand Okay. Okay
18 It appears that we do have another question. Mr Rishel.
19 MR. RISHEL: I want to Just distinguish
20 between a fish pond and, for Mr. Collister's sake, and a
21 fishing pond. I don't want him to think this is a fishing
22 pond back there. With regard to the -- and it might be a
23 question for Mr. Salmon. With regard to the extension of
24 McKinney, I know that is quicker on the drawing board than
25 what some people might think and I ]ust wanted to hear. I
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i don~t want to be putting in a sidewalk and then six months
2 from now or a year from now having to tear out a sidewalk
3 along a fairly lengthy piece there.
4 MR. SALMON~ The sidewalk is being placed
5 outside o~ where the right-of-way line would be in an
6 easement. So there would be relatively no chance of the
7 sidewalk being torn out during construction.
8 MR. RISHEL~ And the road is proposed to be?
9 MR. SALMON~ Inunediately the State plans to
10 widen it to four lanes divided. When th~s is platted, the
11 right-of-way will be wide enough for six lanes d~vided.
12 So, you know, I think the sidewalks would be well outside
13 of the imediate improvements.
14 MR. RISHEL~ Okay. Appreciate it. Thank you.
15 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ While you're there, if you
16 might, I know thatts an issue, you said immediately
17 looking at four lanes And would you define immediate as
18 the State has defined it?
19 MR. SALMONs Immediately, the Texas Department
20 of Transportation has the four-lane divided road scheduled
21 for bidding in 2004.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All r~ght. Thank you.
23 Thank you. Any other questions at thls time? I Just have
24 one statement before you leave. In my n~ne years here,
25 generally when the petitioner comes down, they bring their
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i attorney sometimes with them. This is the first time that
2 -- but, of course, the petitioner as an attorney, and this
3 is the first time the petitioner has brought their spouse
4 with them. So I want to comm%end you It's a first for
5 me.
6 MR. KELSEY= I tried to get Ann to make the
7 presentation but she chickened out. She wouldn't do at.
8 And, actually, she brought her boyfriend is who she
9 brought. Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Thank you. Commissioners,
11 we still have to hear from those in support and those an
12 opposition. I do have a number of cards. Would you lake
13 to take ten minutes at this time? Yes. Okay All right.
14 We'll take a ten-minute break and we'i1 come back and
15 listen to those individuals in support and those then in
16 opposition.
17 (BREAK TAKEN)
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. At this time, we will
19 continue our public hearang with regard to Agenda Item
20 No. 5. I believe we were at the point of individuals in
21 support and I do have a number of cards. And ~f you
22 didn't submit a card, that's all raght. I will ask af
23 there are others who would like to speak. I have a card
24 from Mr. Kelsey and Ann Kelsey and I believe they've
25 already spoken. I have a card from an individual who
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i indicates he'd like to speak in support from Tom Silva.
2 UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER= He had to leave.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ He had to leave? All r~ght.
4 Then I will -- he did put some notes on here. This is
5 interesting. It says, in support with reservations. And
6 he made a comment, need moratorium on building on McKinney
7 until traffic situation is fixed. I also have a request
8 to speak from Jackie Bode. If you would give us your name
9 and address for the record.
10 MS. BODE~ I~m Jackie Bode at 2207 Longmeadow
11 here in town, 76201. I'm delighted to have the Kelseys
12 move into that property. I have looked at that property
13 knowing the possibilities of what could happen. The
14 proposed changes, as far as a buffer zone as they offered
15 to our neighborhood, I think is tremendous compared to
16 some of the other things that could be done with the
17 property. The traffic concern is a major concern but the
18 Kelsey's business in not going to -- it's already a flood.
19 The apartments opening to the east is going to be a major
20 flood. I think that anything the Kelseys add is going to
21 be a trickle compare~ to what's already there and what's
22 about to hit us. So I'm ~elighted to have the Kelseys
23 move into that property and open their law offices. You
24 know, is it ideal? I don't know of anything xdeal. But
25 certainly it's better than many of the alternatives.
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i Thank you.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHTs Okay. I believe we do have
3 a, question, Ms. Bode.
4 MS. BODEs Okay. Yes.
5 MR. EN~ELBRECHTs Mr. W~lliams.
6 MR. WILLIAMS~ Yes. Ms Bode, you heard the
7 other uses it can be used for, and unfortunately we, as a
8 board, have to look at the future, and what are your
9 feelings about the property use in general rather than the
10 law office use?
11 MS. BODEs Again, yes, I do realize that, you
12 know, at ten, 15, 20 years from now that property may well
13 change hands. It could be five years from now. At that
14 time, even without these, we may be hack here again about
15 a completely different issue concerning that land. The
16 existing list on the PD, am I thrilled about all of them?
17 No. Am I thrilled about Single-Family 7? No. I wasn't
18 thrilled about a very large apartment complex with
19 three-story apartments looking down the houses that
20 immediately back up to them. But I also feel like we have
21 to deal with the situation at-hand. I would much rather
22 deal with the consequences of changes on down the road on
23 the PD list than deal with someone besides the Kelseys
24 owning that property and coming in and requesting an
25 entirely different zone change.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. I believe we have a
2 question also from Ms. Apple.
3 MS. BODE= Okay.
% MS. APPLE= Do you realize, though, that it
5 wouldn't come back? It could change --
6 MS. BODE= I understand that
7 MS. APPLE= Okay. I Just wanted to make sure.
8 MS. BODE= Uh-huh, I do.
9 MS. APPLE= It wouldn't come back if those
10 uses are permitted.
11 MS. BODE= Absolutely. But my point being if
12 the Kelseye -- if this does not work out for the Kelseys
13 and they put the property up for sale, whoever purchases
14 that property can come back and start this entire process
15 over again, am I correct, for a zone change for whatever
16 process they want?
17 MS. APPLE= If they change the zoning, but if
18 they want to Just put one of those uses in, ~t would not
19 come --
20 MS. BODE= I understand that.
21 MS. APPLE~ I just want to make sure you
22 understand that it wouldn't come.
23 MS. BODE= Uh-huh, I sure did. I did.
24 MS. APPLE~ Okay. Thanks.
25 MS. BODE= Anything else?
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT= Thank you.
2 MS. BODE~ Thank you.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Larry Collister.
4 MR. COLLISTER~ My name is Larry Coll~ster. I
5 reside at 1605 Victoria with my wife and two daughters.
6 We have a two-and-a-half month old daughter at home. I
7 Just want to make a couple of brief comments regarding
8 this. A lot of people here know me. I've worked on the
9 Vision for Denton process from beginning to end the last
10 two CIP Committees for the City of Denton; six years
11 ohairing the ZBA, the last four as chaxr, and I resigned
12 here about a month ago.
13 I think I know what the City of Denton wants
1% and I'm glad to see Dick and Ann Kelsey purchase this
15 property for an office. If you go to San Antonxo, if you
16 go to Austin, you go to the hill country, this is how &
17 lot of these older homes are maintained. Denton has a
18 deficient -- they're deficient in older homes that they're
19 maintained. The Oak Street area is about the only part
20 that is really left. If we're able to keep this, I think
21 it helps the city out a lot.
22 I'm disappointed to see a lot of the people, I
23 think, from the neighborhood leave and I'd like to point
24 this out and I hope they're listening at home, the City
25 has discretionary CIP funds for traffic lights. And I
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1 would urge them to contact the City to see about the use
2 of those funds, particularly at the area of Mack and
3 McKinney. I~m not sure where they stand on the present
4 CIP, if there's a traffic signal that's to be put at Mack
5 and McKinney, but there are discretionary funds. And
6 that's the only point I want to make at this tame. Thank
7 y~all.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Commissaoners, any
9 questions? I want to thank you and Aubrey.
10 MR. COLLISTER= Thank y~all.
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Okay We have -- I also
12 have a card from -- oh, that was not to speak Excuse me.
13 I don~t have any other cards of anyone that washes to
14 speak. I do have a couple of cards of individuals who
15 indicated support but didn't want to speak and I'll cover
16 those in a minute. Is there anyone else who would like to
17 speak in support of this petition? Anyone else present
18 who would like to speak in support of the petation?
19 In that case, I also have a card from Bryan
20 Robinson, %09 Fox Creek. He says, I am supporting the use
21 of 2225 East McKinney only if traffic consaderations such
22 as traffic light at Mack and/or turn lanes put in at the
23 intersection of McKinney and Mack Street. I also have a
card from John Jenkinson, %10 Mack Drive, simply indicates
25 support with no comment. We will come back in a little
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i while. I asked staff to address the issue of the traffic
2 light at Mack and McKinney. Okay. We do have some
3 cards --
% MR. WILLIAMS= Mr Chairman.
5 MR. BNGELBRECHT~ Yes, Mr. Williams
6 MR. WILLIAMS~ Before we go further, the card
7 about the turn signal you read it faster than my brain was
8 working. Could you reread that again?
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right. Sure. This was
10 from Bryan Robinson and he said, I am supporting the use
11 of 2225 East McKinney only if traffic considerations such
12 as a traffic light at Mack and/or a turn lane are put in
13 at the intersection of McKinney and Mack Street. Okay?
14 And I do intend, if no one raises the issue, to ask staff
15 to come back and talk about what the requirements are to
16 put a traffic light in at Mack and McKinney.
17 Okay. At this time, we'll move to those who
18 would like to speak in opposition. I do have some cards.
19 First off, Denise Stansel. And if you would please give
20 us your name and address for the record.
21 MS. STAMSEL: My name is Denise Stansel. I
22 live at 506 Mack Drive here in Denton I'm not a speaker
23 so you'll have to bear with me. I'm representing several
24 families in our neighborhood. We all talked. And I
25 apologize that I did/%'t make the meeting on Monday. I had
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I a previous commitment that I couldn't get out of with that
2 notice. So I wanted to be here so I rearranged for that.
3 I thank you for the notice that you sent out,
4 too, about the change in zoning because we recently had a
5 great surprise in the neighborhood when they tried to move
6 in two group homes. We were able to see that stopped
7 because I~m concerned about the value of my investment,
8 too, of our -- my husband, my three sons, and I like the
9 neighborhood We were looking for a home and it met our
10 needs. It was quiet. There's lots of trees And we
11 moved there in 1992. I still have a son at home. The
12 other families I~m representing have children there. I
13 fall within the 500 feet.
14 The last couple of years we've seen a lot of
15 change in the area and I appreciate Ms Apple's comments
16 because she said it much more eloquently than I can. My
17 concern is, as Mr. Kelsey said, he's not going to be there
18 long. What's going to happen with the future use of the
19 property? I don~t want my property devalued. I want to
20 be able to resell it sometime or move on. I want my child
21 to be safe. I want the neighborhood to be safe. And with
22 the potential usage of the property, I can see problems
23 with that. I appreciate the opportunity to come here and
24 I Just ask that you also consider our investment 1n this.
25 I understand there's also a concern in
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i Southridge where a business is wanting to go in and that
2 neighborhood is voicing concern that they don't want that
3 there either because of the safety concerns. I just want
our concerns taken, too. Thank you.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you. Are there any
6 questions, Commissioners? Mr. Rishel.
7 MR. RISHEL: As it's proposed at this time,
8 are you opposed to Mr. Kelsey going in there?
9 MS. STANSEL: I don't oppose Mr. Kelsey. I
10 appreciate what they're trying to do. I'd like to see the
11 house saved, too. I think that's a good asset, and like
12 you said about other towns and Oak Street, too. I'm Just
13 concerned at the potential usage of the property.
14 MR. RISHEL: In the orLginal backup data that
15 we had, were you registered as in favor or opposed~ do you
16 know?
17 MS. STANSEL: I was never polled.
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: 500 feet.
19 MS. STANSEL: Yeah, I lust barely came in the
20 500.
21 MR. RISHEL= Thank you.
22 MS. STA~SEL= In fact, I think it was halfway
23 through our house.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. We do have another
25 question. Mr. McNeill.
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i MR. MCNEILL= Would you l~ke to see the 7,000
2 Square foot single-family housing development go in there?
3 MS. STANSEL: I'd rather see that than some
4 thet~s on that list.
5 MR. MCNEILLs But would you rather see the
6 7,000 square foot development as opposed to what Mr.
7 Kelsey is proposing?
8 MS. STANSELs No.
9 MR. MCNEILLs Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Any other questions? Thank
11 you. Thank you. I also have a card from Melvin Fudge.
12 MR. FUDGEs Commissioners, my name is Melvin
13 Fudge. And I would like to request for my wife, Priscilla
14 Fudge, if she could come at this time.
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Sure That would be fine.
16 MR. FUDGEs My name is Melvin Fundge and this
17 is my wife, Priscilla Fudge, and we are at 312 Mack Drive
18 here in Denton. And we do have some concerns concerning
19 the development. We understand that the Kelseys would
20 like to have that place to use it for the law office and
21 we do not oppose of that, but we do have, as our other
22 meighbor has said, the future usage And my main concern
23 is the safety of my family because we are most affected by
24 this development that is coming.
25 And that is I'm the young men that someone
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i tried to break in my house while my family was there. And
2 this was on spring break, the first Monday of spring
3 break. And someone attempted to break an my house. So I
4 feel like -- versus bushes, bushes or shrubs or whatever
5 you want to call it, I don't think it's too much to ask
6 for a fence to connect from my property, the back of my
7 fence, connected to the rental house so that it can remain
8 residential. And we want that to be restricted only for
9 residential use. So I think shrubs versus safety and
10 security of my house, I think that would be the most
11 important thing, the most important issue for my family.
12 MS. FUDGE= I Just have e few concerns. Thank
13 you for the opportunity. Excuse my voice, I'm a little
14 hoarse. Due to our residence -- I typed mine out because
15 I~m lengthy if I don~t. Due to our residence being
16 directly on the side of the discussed property, this issue
17 is of great concern to us. Someone recently tried, as he
18 said, tried to break into the back door. And the officer
19 said that the tracks appeared to come from the
20 construction site of the new apartments being built next
21 to the property discussed here.
22 The new owners informed us at the meeting on
23 Monday that they plan to make a parking lot for their
24 customers, which is fine. However, due to the increase in
25 individuals having direct access to our beckyard, we
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1 request that the fence, you know, that they build a fence
2 to extend from the end of the resmdence fence to the other
3 residence that they own. That would also keep them from
4 having such easy access to the residential properties, not
5 only ours, but the other ones that are in the
6 neighborhood
7 And that's of a concern for us because, as he
8 stated, they will only be there until 6:00 o'clock in the
9 afternoon. After that, the property will be left empty,
10 so to speak, and anyone can drive up mnto the business
11 park there and have easy access to go in and out of the
12 homes as they will. Okay. And so that ms a concern of
13 ours, because if you would notice, one of the things I
14 wanted to explain, I have Just an easier --
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT: They'll bring mt on. It's
16 coming up now.
17 MS. FUDGE: This is our property right here.
18 That's our property. The "X" ms where the home is. Okay.
19 The easement doesn't go as far back as they have drawn on
20 this map. It only goes to a little bit -- it only goes in
21 front of -- it's on our property. It's on our property
22 only. It doesn't go as far back as the map showed. I
23 copied this from the Denton County records. Okay?
24 Basically, what I'm saying is where you see this line,
25 where our property line is in front of the "X" and where
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i you see the hack of the "X" rmght here, it's open. It's
2 Just open, which means that anyone, unless they put a
3 parking lot back here, they can just easily come right on
4 bhe side of our house and right into where all the homes
5 &re with easy access.
6 He also stated that we are the only ones that
7 have -- that are in opposition for that -- that's the only
8 real opposition really that we have is that we put a fence
9 Just to block off that section. And the reason why we're
10 the only ones is because the house beside us is vacant.
11 The house beside that is a rental home. And the home
12 beside that is on the corner so it doesn't matter to them.
13 So we're the only ones that are actually living in the
14 homes there, own the homes. And the lady next to us where
15 the house is vacant lives in Oklahoma. So that's why
16 we're the only ones concerned. We're the only ones living
17 there. So I wanted to point that out, also. So it's not
18 that we have unconcerned -- that the rest of them Just
19 really don't care. It's that their houses are vacant.
20 Okay. And I Just thought that that was really a simply
21 request to make sure that that section is blocked off so
22 it -- they won't have such easy access to the residences
23 and to our property, as well.
24 We also had a lady from there that was living
25 in the garage apartment of the home that they're
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I purchasing that cut across from the back, Just like I'm
2 saying, and she came forward and my kids were trying to go
3 in the house from getting off the bus, and she was trying
4 to ask them can she use the phone. And they were trying
5 to say no and run in the house at the same t~me Well,
6 with that being a parking lot or whatever, it's going to
7 be Just easy access, easy access to the residence I lust
8 want a fence there.
9 And the second th~ng is, and I'm finished, ~s
10 the residence. Our second ma~n issue is the house at the
11 rear of the discussed property. And we would lake to see
12 this residence provided exclusively for residence. Since
13 we were told on Monday that they were not going to use
14 this house for business purposes, and we were told that
15 today, well, then we know that it should not be a problem
16 making a friendly amendment to the zoning with a condition
17 of the rezoning that they restrict the use of that
18 building to the use of a single-family residence,
19 especially since it's right there with all the other
20 homes. Okay. And we ask that that restriction be made on
21 that home. So that the Board put the restriction on that
22 home so that when someone else buys the property in the
23 future, if someone else were to buy that property, that
24 property will continue to be a residence, a single-family
25 residence and not turned into some type of business.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. I do believe we have
2 a question. Mr. Rishel.
3 MR. RISHEL~ A couple of questions. Number
% one, es it stands right now, are you for or against what
5 the proposal from Mr. Kelsey and --
6 MS. FUDGEs We are for Mr. Kelsey.
7 MR. RISHEL= With the fence and with the
8 residential situation.
9 MS. FUDGEs With the fence and the
10 residential. That's what we're asking.
11 MR. RISHEL~ Okay That's my nlxmber one
12 question. My number two situation is I don't want you to
13 feel like the lone wolf on having been broken into during
14 spring break. You.re probably -- I have fallen into that
15 category in the past myself. So that can happen in any
16 neighborhood in our community, unfortunately.
17 The fence situation, I appreciate you
18 explaining where you're coming from with the fence. We
19 sometimes see fences on both sides of this issue. Fences
20 can be hiding places for people that want to commit crimes
21 and fences can be deterrents for people that feel that
22 thet~s a safety for them to have that So I appreciate
23 you expressing your views on what you see and why we don't
24 have some little better participation from some of your
25 neighbors because their absentee owners are not in the
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I area or vacant houses. So thank you very much for
2 expressing that.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT. I believe we have some other
4 questions. Ms. Gourdie.
5 MS. GOURDiEs Thank you. Hi, welcome. I do
6 have a question for you. On the paper that we had,
7 therefs a private driveway easement and it looks as though
8 it would be going through your yard. Is that correct?
9 Does it go through part of your yard?
10 MS. FUDGEs Yes, it does.
11 MR. FUDGE~ Itfs a -- our property is kind of
12 like a triangle. And we kind of -- half of that driveway
13 is ours and it goes to the other side of the fence as the
14 fence that*s in front of the house, the rent house. And
15 that corner of that fence, it belongs to us.
16 MS. FUDGE. Right The grass that*s in front
17 of the rent house is ours. That's the way at is.
18 MR. FUDGEs See, it's & circular driveway, and
19 here it's easement, and then across that is our property.
20 MS. GOURDIEs I guess my concern is and what
21 I*m not understanding is y~all want a fence to extend from
22 the existing fence line of the back all the way across
23 that loop driveway. I guess what I don't understand --
24 MS. FUDGEs A diagonal shape, in a sense.
25 MS. GOURDIE~ Okay So you actually want it
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i so it cuts the corner and then finishes off the property,
2 your square property, and not really go through the
3 driveway itself. Is that what you're asking for?
4 MR. FUDGEs No, we don't want =t to go through
5 the driveway.
6 MS. GOURDIE. So what you're actually saying
7 is that when it gets to the tip of the driveway, it cuts
8 over and remeets your property line, to the north side of
9 your property line, and then goes down to Mack Drive?
10 MS. FUDGE= Right. Because right now, the
11 renters cut through the easement to get to the home, to
12 the rent house. We have no problem with that, even though
13 the back of the easement where the grass is where he cuts
14 through, that's ours, too. Right now, he drives through
15 there to get to where he wants to go, which we have no
16 problem with that. So we don't want the fence right there
17 or we could Just put it there. We don't want to cut him
18 off.
19 MS. GOURDIE~ Okay And do you know how many
20 feet of fence that would be?
21 MS. FUDGEs Actually, we don't. We haven't
22 measured or anything so no, we don't
23 MS. GOURDIE= Okay.
24 MS. FUDGEs But what I~m saying ~s they were
25 thinking that we wanted a fence all the way along the
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I back. And our properties do have -- we have fences on the
2 backyards of every piece of property over there so we're
3 not asking that. We're asking just to connect it to kind
4 of out if off so there won't be such easy access. They
5 will not be there after 6~00 o'clock. And if they're
6 already cutting through shrubbery, unless it's paved --
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. I believe we have
8 another question.
9 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Mr. Moreno.
11 MR. MORENO: Yeah, I'm -- yeah, that's kind of
12 what I wanted to be clear of is where do you want the
13 fence?
14 MR. FUDGE: We want the fence --
15 MR. MORENO: You want the fence to surround
16 that existing structure. Is that what I'm hearxng?
17 MR. FUDGE: Just in the back of our fence. In
18 our backyard, there's a fence. And we want it to connect
19 to the other rent house, back in the back of the rent
20 house.
21 MS. FUDGE: To cut it off.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Just so you can't cut
23 through.
24 MS. FUDGE: Just to separate the residences
25 from that business property is what we're wanting so that
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i they Just can't walk from his parking lot straight to the
2 side of our house or straight into the rent house or
3 wherever they want to go.
4 MS. VIERA~ If I understand you, what you are
5 proposing is a fence that doesn't allow nobody to cross
6 the whole side from one point to the other. It can be
7 diagonal shape like this or it can jag in this form?
8 MS. FUDGE~ Right
9 MR. MORENO~ So there is an existang fence
10 along the east side of that neighborhood now; is that
11 correct?
12 MS. VIERAs Yes.
13 MS. FUDGEs Ail the way down. I mean, we all
14 have fences.
15 MR. MORENOs And you-all live in that
16 triangle-shaped lot and the lot that is vacant as
17 immediately to the south; is that correct? Or that house
18 that's vacant is immediately to the south and then there's
19 a rent house. And then the last house that's on the
20 corner of McKinney and Mack, what was the status of that
21 house?
22 MR. FUDGE~ The status?
23 MR. MORENO= Yeah. Is there somebody an there
24 now?
25 MR. FUDGEs Yes, there is someone that lives
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I there.
2 MR. MORENO~ Okay. Thank you.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Mr. Williams
% MR. WILLIAMS~ Yes. What kind of fence do you
5 want? Because when you start talking fencing, one can be
6 two feet and it's a fence there.
7 MS. FUDGE~ We prefer a s~x to eight-foot
8 fence, security fence.
9 MR. WILLIAMS~ Thank you.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr. Rishel.
11 MR. RISHEL~ Along the north part of that
12 property, is there fencing running all the way across the
13 hack end of that where I would see on my plan Lot 7, Lot
1% 5, 6, 7, 8,
15 MS. FUDGEs Yes.
16 MR. RISHEL: There's continuous fencing all
17 the way through on that? Okay. So you're trying to pull
18 that piece of property into the residential part on the
19 Mack Drive part so everything is more consistent with
20 that?
21 MS. FUDGE: Right.
22 MR. RISHEL: Okay.
23 MS. FUDGE: As a matter of fact, they pretty
2% much have it properly drawn here where the dark l~ne are.
25 And when it stops, that's our fence, and the rest of that
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i is open. And what we're asking is that they close that
2 off.
3 MR. RISHEL' Okay. Thank you
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Okay Any other questions?
5 I have one question for you. The detailed plan is laying
6 there, and I know you kept talking about the parking lot
7 as though it was in the back. Did they point out to you
8 where the parking lot is in the front?
9 MS. FUDGE: No, they did not
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay.
11 MS. FUDGE: They Just said a parking lot.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I want Ms. Viera to point
13 that out to you that it's on the western side but it's in
14 front of the home. There is no parking and there will be
15 no parking in the back under this detailed plan.
16 MS. FUDGE: Okay. Is there any space for them
17 to go down the -- drive down the side at all? No?
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: No
19 MS. FUDGE: Okay. Ail right.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I wanted you to
21 realize that there isn't going to be parking in the back.
22 It's still an issue of walking through.
23 MS. FUDGE: Right, because thxs owner -~ and
24 we understand that he's -- anything that he says, I really
25 believe. We're looking at the future
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT: I understand. Absolutely.
2 MS. FUDGE: And that's why we're asking for
3 the restriction on the home because if someone else buys
4 ~t, then the property -- our property value goes down and
5 the whole neighborhood's property value goes down.
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And that is -- that's
7 already a condition that was recommended by staff.
8 MS. FUDGE: Great.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. Did you have a
10 question, Ms. Apple? There is another question now Ms.
11 Apple.
12 MS. APPLE: Yes. The permitted uses that we
13 spoke about earlier, do you have -- are those all right
14 with you also?
15 MS. FUDGE: I agree with what you proposed.
16 We agree with your proposal. We thought they were great.
17 MS. APPLE: Okay.
18 MR. FUDGE: There is one also that I had
19 mentioned and that was the parking, if somethmng were to
20 happen, that the -- let's see which one it is -- the
21 off-street parking. That concerns me for that permitted
22 use.
23 MS. APPLE: Okay. Thank you.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Any other questions? Thank
25 you very much. Let's see. I also -- actually, I believe
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1 -- because I had a card from each of them, I believe
2 that's all the cards I'm showing in opposition. Is there
3 anyone else present who would like to speak in opposition
4 to this petition? Anyone else present to speak in
5 opposition to the petition? Seeing no additional
6 opposition, we'll move onto the rebuttal perxod
7 MR. KELSEY: Let me talk a little bat about,
8 first of all, I have given to Mr. Engelbrecht an edited
9 list. If you would like to read that off, I have laid it
10 on your --
11 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. I'm sorry, I hadn't
12 seen that, but I will. I will read that off. You have --
13 the ones in blue are what you've stricken?
14 MR. KELSEY: Yes, sir. And I've dated and
15 initialed that.
16 MR. EN~ELBRECHT: Okay Yes.
17 MR. WILLIAMS~ Read it kind of slow so I can
18 strike it as you go.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I will. I will. We'll
20 begin with the fourth item, dormitory, boarding or rooming
21 house. The sixth item, college or university. I'm
22 assuming you struck the whole thing.
23 MR. KELSEY~ No, no. The ones that are not
24 drawn through are still there.
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Well, I know, but it says or
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I private school and you did not draw through private
2 sohool. So you want -- okay.
3 MR. KELSEY~ No, we did not strike through
% private school
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. So what was stricken
6 through was only college or university.
7 MR. KELSEY. That's correct.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ We move down to community
9 center - public, hospital - general acute care, hospital
10 chronic care. Then we'll drop down four and nursing home
11 was stricken, but only that portion, not residence home
12 for aged. We move down, school, public or denominational.
13 Then we drop all the way do~n towards the bottom, country
14 olub, private with golf course. And I'm not sure. Did
15 you strike public park or playground? There's only one
16 line. Most of them are dark.
17 MR. KELSEY~ I'm sorry May I look? I think
18 we did.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yes, please, if you would
20 look on that one. I'm not sure about public park.
21 MR. KELSEY= Yes, that should be stricken
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Thank you. Okay. So
23 we have public park or playground. I can't resist making
24 comment. Most folks want a public park or playground in
25 the area.
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i MS. APPLE~ A~d that wasn't one of --
2 MR. KELSEY~ We~d be happy to do that if
3 you'll take it off the no-no list, we~d put it on.
4 MS. APPLE~ Because that wasn't one of mine.
5 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ It wasn't?
6 MR. KELSEY~ Oh, we thought it was on your
7 list.
8 MR. WILLIAMS~ Why would you want a park there
9 anyway? Mack Park is -- I could even run to Mack Park.
10 MR. KELSEY~ Well, fane. Then go ahead and
11 Just keep that one on there. That's fine.
12 MR. EN~ELBRECHT= Okay. Public play field or
13 Stadium.
1% MS. APPLE~ I didn't do that one either.
15 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ And animal clinic or
16 hospital, no outside runs or pens. I do have a question
17 ~or staff, if I might at this time. I should have asked
18 that already earlier. Church or rectory is on this list
19 and I~m not sure that it makes any difference They can
20 go anywhere by right, can they not? Churches can. So
21 that whether it's on this list or not on this list, if a
22 church wants to go there, they can do so. They have that
23 right by State law. And so we're probably as well off to
24 leave that on here as to take it off.
25 MS. APPLE~ Okay.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I think that was -- well, it
2 -- since it is a PD. Well, even so --
3 MR. SNYDER~ No, there's no State law
4 requirement that churches can go in every zoning district.
5 But our Zoning Code, I looked at it, allows churches as a
6 matter of right in all zoning classifications. However,
7 as Doug I think is getting ready to point out, since this
8 is a PD, you could exclude it if you wanted to.
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Oh, my error. I thought
10 that was a State law that allowed them by right in any
11 zoning district.
12 MR. SNYDER~ No, there's no State law that
13 says that.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ That's Just our Zoning
15 Ordinance.
16 MR. SNYDER: Right.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Thank you. Okay
18 That was the list read. Let.s continue on, please.
19 MR. KELSEY~ I think I've said it probably
20 more than I should have so I'll lust yield to any
21 questions anybody might have.
22 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr Williams.
23 MR. WILLIAMS~ Yes. What field of law do you
24 practice?
25 MR. KELSEY~ Real estate, probate, business,
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i corporate. We don't do any criminal law. We don't do any
2 domestic relations law.
3 MR. WILLIAMS~ Okay. That was one of my
concerns.
5 MR. KELSEY~ I would understand that. We told
6 the citizens there that we did not do criminal law. I
7 gave that up last time I managed to get my client life in
8 prison. I~m not really very good at it. I was the best
9 right defender that the prosecution ever had.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ This is tell all night here.
11 MR. KELSEY~ I confess. But I'm good at what
12 I do.
13 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Mr. McNeill.
MR. MCNEiLL~ I forgot my question. Oh, my
15 question had to do with the fence. These folks that are
16 concerned about putting a fence around that rental
17 property. Do you have a problem w~th that?
18 MR. KELSEY~ I really do. The way the
19 property is viewed right now, ~t's very, very pretty. If
20 you look at that, it's quite attractive and everybody
21 likes it, everybod~ that -- all the staff people who have
22 walked it, all of your green people, Nona, who has walked
23 it. If you're standing here and you're looking back, this
24 is a very pretty green area in here. And that's going to
25 change the view. You can hardly even see that house. The
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1 The problem with the fence is when you do a fence, you
2 chop up the property. And the gentleman has had one break
3 in. We're not looking at a problem here that I can see.
He's concerned about it. I understand that. But we don't
5 know where those people cams from. This property is
6 fenced all across the north. It's soon to be fenced all
7 across the east. It's got to be open to the highway. And
8 it's fenced all across the west part up to the gentleman's
9 property. And I don't want to talk property. The title
10 company told us that his lot line ended at his lot line,
11 where it says, and that this is, in fact, a dedicated
12 public easement according to the surveyor and according to
13 the title company. And I don't know that that makes any
14 difference because I don't really care anyway. But that's
15 not the issue. You're going to chop up the property. And
16 for what reason? To put a fence.
17 MR. MCNEILL: So your objection is esthetics?
18 MR. KELSEY~ I'm objecting for esthetics. I'm
19 objecting, obviously, for cost. I just don't see the need
20 to build a fence there for one -- because somebody mmght
21 walk through that property. Where would they walk through
22 from? It's one incident. I think if we had a constant
23 problem there, maybe that would be appropriate.
MR. MCNEILL~ Is that property rented now?
25 MR. KELSEY: Yes, it is. It's rented to a
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i fireman, a City fireman, who has rented it now for a
2 number of years. So it is occupied when he's not on duty.
3 Plus the fact that the lady who has the garage apartment
4 is there, you know, full-time, too. So there are people
5 there. We thought about securzty matters. The lighting
6 we've agreed to on a restrictive matter. We just don't
7 see the problem there. I mean, I understand the
8 gentleman's concern but there's no real demonstrated
9 problem that I'm aware of. One person may have walked
10 through the yard and that person may have been the one who
11 attempted to burglarize the house. That could happen to
12 anybody. I mean, we can't just build fences to fence out
13 everything that might happen.
14 I Just don't think it -- and it wall change
15 the esthetics of the property and will not be as
16 attractive. We've going to have to clean this area out
17 back here so you're going to lose the natural screen.
18 You're going to have to clean this area out back here and
19 you're going to lose the natural screen there, which is
20 what the City has observed. And, I mean, this matter was
21 discussed at staff, City has not recommended the fence.
22 So we felt like it was an issue that Mr. Fudge has, and I
23 understand his concern, but I do not really see that it
24 demonstrates a problem that needs fixing And if it ain't
25 broke, why fix it.
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I MR. MCNEILL~ Thank you.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Mr. Rishel
3 MR. RISHEL~ Is Jerry Springer in the audience
4 somewhere? On the fence issue, I see several alternatives
5 that we might want to look at here. Number one would be
6 perhaps that fence would be some sort of a wrought iron
7 fence as opposed to something that would be a full
8 blockage like a wooden fence that would be six or
9 eight-foot high. So I see something that could still get
10 the green effect and the visual that might be there. And
11 my alternate to that would be is instead of running the
12 ~ence eastward, if we ran the fence westward toward Mack
13 Street to help the neighbors, that would be a much shorter
14 run of fence for you. It wouldn't be on your property but
15 that certainly might be a viable alternative to help the
16 neighbors and the neighborhood and leave that p1ece of
17 property as a stand-alone. So I have several things that
18 would work for me. I don't know about my other
19 Co~missioners but I think there's some alternatives here
20 we could look at.
21 MR. KELSEY= Could you hold that up where I
22 could take a look and see what you're talking about
23 because I'm really lost.
24 MR. RISHEL~ This is their property line
25 Bring the fence out toward Mack Road, Mack Drive.
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i MR. KELSEY= Right. I understand that. And I
2 ~nderstand -- there n~y even be a fence there. You'd have
3 to ask the Fudge's about that. I~ve looked at that but I
4 don~t remember a fence being there, but there may be one.
5 But if I understand Mr. and Mrs. Fudge correctly, they
6 think they own all of this area, and I don't know whether
7 they do or not, and they don't want that fenced. I don't
8 know. You'd have to ask them. But, yes, I think you
9 could fence that off.
10 MR. RISHEL~ I~m Just trying to think of
11 alternatives to an eight-foot wooden fence.
12 MR. KELSEY: I am, too. If I thought that I
13 -- if I had heard something that says, yes, there's a real
14 problem there, I would not mind addressing that. I just
15 really have not heard that.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Any other questions? Is
17 there any sort of a worn path in that backyard?
18 MR. KELSEY: No. No, there's absolutely no
19 evidence anybody walks through there. No evidence at all.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And I recognize that right
21 now there is no sidewalk and there isn't a great deal of
22 pedestrian traffic along McKinney Street. The other side
23 of it is I know there is going to be a sidewalk. Soon
24 there will be a sidewalk all the way from at least the
25 apartments to Woodrow Lane and end, now that I'm thinking
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i through this, there is an apartment complex next door.
2 What is the route from Lee Elementary School to the
3 apartment complex? Can anybody tell me? Does staff know?
Is there any way to get to Lee Elementary other than to
5 come out to McKinney and go?
6 MR. KELSEY~ I don't think so but I~m not
7 sure.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I would argue with you that
9 you will have & path in the future
10 MR. KELSEY~ Well, if we do, we will be happy
11 to deal with that. Because we don't want, for safety
12 reasons, for liability reasons, for all kinds of reasons,
13 we do not want people going through there But it's even
14 going to be worse if they cut through there and then run
15 into & fence. Then they've got to come back out again.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Well, usually they learn the
17 first time. I'm thinking the cut-through traffic of
18 students, of kids is what it will be.
19 MR. KELSEY= Right.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT= I don't think too much
21 &dult, especi&lly with the school being up there.
22 MR. KELSEY~ And if I may conunent, I don~t see
23 element&fy kids breaking into people's houses. I lust
24 don~t think th&t~s going to happen. I think the worse
25 that's going to happen is they may decide to cut -- you're
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1 right. No question about that.
2 MR. WILLIAMS: I don't have a Job.
3 MR. KELSEY: Kids cut across.
4 MR. WILLIAMS: I'm a juvenile parole officer,
5 I don't have a Job.
6 MR. KELSEY: Oh, okay. Well, that takes care
7 of that. Kids will do that. But, you know, we can, and I
8 hate no trespassing signs and I hate that kind of thing, I
9 don't like that exclusionary defensive attitude that we
10 take, hut I can assure you that if we have a problem with
11 people cutting through the property, that we will do
12 something about that.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, here's one of the
14 reasons I bring that up now is, again, we're dealing with
15 a PD and we have -- it's going to have to be on there.
16 What I'm thinking is is there's an optional that it could
17 be placed on here, and I want to ask staff if it could be
18 placed on here as an option, tylme to be specified. That
19 way it could be open. It wouldn't have to be brick. It
20 wouldn't have to be wood. It could be whatever seemed
21 appropriate at the time. But then there's the issue of
22 exactly where it would go and maybe that could be two or
23 three locations and something. I think Mr. Powell here is
24 getting ready to make some comment.
25 MR. KELSEY: All right.
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1 MR. POWELL: I was going to say I thxnk if you
2 give us clear direction as to what you ultimately would
3 like to see, we could work with the applicant to provide
4 that. But you would have to tell us with some certainty
5 that you do want a fence there or a fence to close off
6 their property from the residential property, something
7 that we could work towards.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. My question is is mt
9 possible to put it in as an item that is optional? That
10 it can go in. It doesn't have to go in. So that if there
11 is a cut-through problem, the applicant could put it in
12 without having to come back and change the PD and modify
13 the PD.
1% MR. SNYDER' I think that would be very
15 difficult to do because then it would leave -- if we leave
16 it up to somebody's discretion to determine what the
17 problem is, how would you define --
18 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, the problem ms not --
19 the issue is is that there's just an option for a fence
20 There's no discussion of when or how it's triggered It's
21 only triggered by the applicant if they want to put it in,
22 period.
23 MR. SNYDER: Then it's not a requirement then?
2% MR. ENGELBRECHT: No, ~t's not a requirement.
25 But that way it's already on the PD so that ~f they want
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i to do a fence in the future, they don~t have to modify the
2 PD to do so. That's my --
3 MR. SNYDER~ All right.
4 MR. KELSEY~ I see.
5 MR. RISHEL~ I was going to totally concur.
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Mr. Rishel.
7 MR. RISHEL= Excuse me, if I have the floor.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ You do now.
9 MR. RISHEL~ Because I think that your point
10 that you made about the school traffic that is pending
11 because of the opening of the apartment complex is very
12 appropriate, Chairman Engelbrecht. So I see requiring the
13 fence, myself, at this point And I think that the
14 original design that the neighbors have put forth, the
15 Fudges have put forth, might perhaps be the very best
16 design as opposed to the alternate that I put forth at one
17 point about going west on that because it does, in fact,
18 prevent that walk-through traffic. But I see the option
19 of either being a wooden fence with more permanent posts
20 of some sort or some sort of see-through tyl0e fence. But
21 I see the necessity for having that in protecting both the
22 neighborhood end the property and the potential traffic
23 that might come through there, unless we can devise some
24 sort of alternative from the apartment complex to Lee
25 Elementary School.
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i But to put it as an option to be triggered by
2 some other mechanism, I don~t know if I would like that
for the neighbors and the neighborhood in trying to
protect the walk-through zone that we have there. So I
5 appreciate you calling it to our attention the potentaal
6 traffic we're going to have in the future
7 MR. KELSEY. Is there a possibility that we
8 could allow staff to require it later? Just say, look,
9 we're going to have a four-foot chain-link fence Just like
10 the one -- I don~t know what the one over here as but
11 that's a larger fence. We have the chain-lank fence here
12 which is, I think, a standard chain-link fence It has
13 wisteria on it. It's a pretty attractive fence. You
14 know, if we could just say to staff, look, you get
15 complaints either from us or from anybody, we can put it
16 in. I Just -- I really don~t see the necessity for it
17 now. But I understand what Mr Rishel is saying, that it
18 could be once those things open up and the kids are
19 looking for a way across, it's the normal natural thing to
20 do. i did it when I was a kid.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Sure We'll check with
22 staff and staff can look at that a little bit. And, Mr.
23 Williams -- we have a couple of other questions. Mr.
24 Williams.
25 MR. WILLIAMS: Yeah I'm totally confused
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1 because when I look at options, that means that I may do
2 it and I may not and I don't think we can vote maybe. We
3 have to vote yes or no. So I'm having a problem with any
4 type of option. Either we say it's going to be a fence
5 there, we say it's not going to be a fence there, and then
6 we can vote our conscience because I would vote totally
7 against an option, because -- and in another way, I don't
8 know how I'm going to vote yet but I would vote totally
9 against an option because that's a maybe.
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay Mr. McNeill.
11 MR. MCNEiLL: I'm confused about the comment
12 about Lee Elementary School. Isn't there a fence going to
13 be all the way up and down the east side of this property
14 put in by the apartment complex?
15 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Precisely, so that the kids
16 will come out onto McKinney Street. And then instead of
17 walking to Mack and going up, there's a shortcut right
18 through here to Mack. There's a natural shortcut.
19 MR. MCNEILL: You're assuming they'll come
20 down McKinney.
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT: But the point is -- yeah,
22 because I was asking and at this point there's no other
23 access from that apartment complex other than to come down
24 McKinney and then go up Mack.
25 MR. MCNEILL: Thank you.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT= Ms. Apple
2 MS. APPLE= To kind of switch gears here, I
3 want to go back to the list of permitted uses.
4 MR. KELSEY= Yes.
5 MS. APPLE= I appreciate your concessions on
6 these items and I'm in agreement on all those And all of
7 the ones you decided not to negate with the exception of
8 the primary or secondary schools and the business or trade
9 schools, because my chief concern, again, is the traffic
10 issue and those were one of my primary concerns were the
11 sohools. Are you adamant about having those included?
12 MR. KELSEY= I've cut and cut and bargained
13 and everything the staff has asked for, we have given
14 them. We have never resisted one thing from staff and I
15 know y~all are not staff. I cannot see to where, if this
16 were to turn into some kind of a teaching institution,
17 there are other things on this list that would generate
18 every hit as much traffic as that would, I thank. There's
19 only 3,800 square feet they can be in. They can't do much
20 of anything in there. I would not want it to be where if
21 somebody wanted to put in a private teaching facility,
22 they couldn't do it.
23 Now, I suppose there are teaching facilities
24 that could create a problem and ones that it might not A
25 realtor school, for example, you know, if you go to school
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i to be a realtor and somebody wanted to use this like as a
2 real estate office and teach a real estate school.
3 MS. APPLE~ But a private primary or secondary
4 school is first through six and middle school, that's not
5 going to be real estate school.
6 MR. KELSEY~ Well, I~m thinking about suppose
7 that somebody wants to do a private school there and teach
8 15 kids, you know, then they couldn't do that if you take
that off, if I understand that correctly. And how much
10 traffic that would generate, I don't know.
11 MS. APPLEs Okay. So it's important to you to
12 include that?
13 MR. KELSEY: I thank -- I don~t know where to
14 quit is the problem and we~ve struck and we've struck and
15 we~ve struck and we~ve struck and I don~t -- the answer is
16 this is going to be a six-lane highway. If you want us to
17 say it will be a law office for five years, we'll be happy
18 to do that, if that's what you want us to say. It will
19 not be sold, it will not be doing anything but law office
20 for five years. I don't really lake that. I don't thank
21 thatts fair or appropriate, but that's all we plan on
22 using it for. But if we start eliminating everything,
23 then it damages our potential savings that we have
24 invested in that. So I do not want to gave that up, to be
25 honest with you.
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i MS. APPLEs Okay. And I appreciate your offer
2 to make sure it's a law office for five years but, as we
3 heard earlier, the State is not even going to put it out
4 for bid to go to four lanes until 2004 which is four
5 years. And if they're Just going to put it out for bid
6 then, in five years it's still going to be a two-lane
7 road. So that wouldn't help me
8 MR. KELSEY~ I understand. And the problem
9 that I have is that, theoretically, ~t~s the City and the
10 State,s responsibility to build adequate roads, not ours,
11 and we can't do anything about that. And it seems to me
12 that we're not going to generate much, that we would
13 generate more than that under SF-7 zoning. It's back to
14 the same issue. We,re not putting any greater burden,
15 that I can see. I mean, maybe there's an issue that I
16 don~t understand. If we can put 250 cars a day on there
17 on existing zoning, then why is it a zoning issue when
18 there would be even fewer if we added another 85. There's
19 still less than what could be put on present zoning. So I
20 understand the traffic issue but I don't think at really
21 impacts this property, and neither does staff They've
22 done the numbers.
23 MR EN~ELBRECHT~ We have another question.
24 Mr. Moreno.
25 MR. KELSEY~ Yes, sxr
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i MR. MORENO= Actually, my question is for
2 legal. In looking at this, I can't recall of a case where
3 we've ever asked a property owner to carve out a corner of
4 his property so that it wouldn't be used for anything else
5 other than what it's used today. I guess my question is
6 is there any legal effect to having a fence along that
7 property where the appearance is that it belongs to a
8 different neighborhood? Is that a problem at all?
9 MR. SNYDER: No. Keep in mmnd, this is a
10 Planned Development and think of the Planned Developments
11 we've had in the past on a larger scale. What we're
12 saying is -- what's being proposed is is that this corner
13 would be limited to single-family.
14 MR. MORENO~ Okay
15 MR. SNYDER: So it would be just like -- think
16 on a larger scale. You had a Planned Development and they
17 said this part of the property is going to be
18 single-family, I think that's what was asked for. And
19 then they're asking for screening between the
20 single-family use end the office use. So I think, you
21 know, it's legally permissible to do that under a Planned
22 Development.
23 MR. MORENO: All right. Thank you.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Any other questions? Mr.
25 powell, did you have a comment?
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i MR. POWELL~ I think earlier you had the
2 question about what would happen ~f there was a condition
3 that at some time in the future something would happen
that would force them to have to put a fence. That would
5 be problematic to enforce that. Then I think the question
6 would be what constitutes that event, how do we document
7 that? There's a lot of discretion in that and I think
8 that's what legal counsel had a problem w~th, trying to
9 place a condition that did that
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ R~ght. My question really,
11 and I used that simply to -- I didn't mean that that would
12 be a part, a condition. The only condition would be, as I
13 was suggesting, was that the fence, that at be put on
there in an optional status so that if it became necessary
15 in the future, the owner could put at up without having to
16 go back and amend the PD. There wasn't any specific
17 condition that would be called into play. It would just
18 be optional.
19 MR. POWELL: Okay.
20 MR. SNYDER= Would that be considered a minor
21 amendment?
22 MR. POWELL= That's what I was thinking, too
23 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. That would be
24 something that could be handled by staff under a minor
25 amendment.
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i MR. POWELL~ Right. I guess the point is
2 t~ough that staff would not be responsible for saying that
3 there's now e need for e fence.
4 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ No, no. No, I never assumed
5 that the staff would be responsible to determine when a
6 fence went in if it was optional. Not at all.
7 MR. SNYDER. May I address one other legal
8 point?
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Yes.
10 MR. SNYDER~ The suggestion that we could
11 limit the law office use to five years, I don't think
12 legally we can do that. Zoning, by State law, runs with
13 the land. It's e permanent thing and at can't expire on
14 its own. If we're going to change the use, it has to he
15 done through the zoning process again
16 MR. KELSEY~ Mr. Engelbrecht, may I address
17 Mr. Moreno~s comment briefly?
18 MR. EN~ELBRECHT~ Sure. You bet
19 MR. KELSEY~ The problem with it is you're
20 assuming a trespass, and kids have cut across yards
21 forever to go everywhere. Are we going to ask every
22 homeowner that gets their yard cut across to build a
23 fence? And I Just -- again, that's what's bothering me
24 And I assure you that if it becomes a problem, if we end
25 up with a problem, end you may be absolutely right that it
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I may be a problem, we will solve that problem with fencing.
2 And we're perfectly willing to do that because we don't
3 want the problem any more than anybody else does. But I
4 Just -- you know, if we start telling people that cut
5 across somebody else's -- the owner of the property has to
6 fence out that corner so they can't walk across the
7 property ~oing to school, that's reaching. I don't know.
8 Maybe I'm Just reaching too far
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Well, I would like to make a
10 comment with regard to that. It is pretty standard
11 practice for our Planned Developments, particularly if
12 it's anything other than residential, to ask for a buffer
13 between it and the residential. And if it's not a hedge,
14 a vegetated buffer, it's usually a fence buffer. So
15 that's not an unusual --
16 MR. KELSEY: Okay. I Just didn't know.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Yeah, that's not an unusual
18 request. Any other questions for the petitioner? Any
19 other final comments?
20 MR. KELSEY: No. And thank you very much for
21 your attention. I know this has not been an easy case and
22 we'll be happy to respond to any questions you-all might
23 have.
24 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Thank you.
25 MR. KELSEY: Thank you very much.
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i MR. ENGELBRECHT~ The public hearing is
2 closed. Ms. Vista, any final staff remarks? I might
3 extend that to Mr. Powell and Mr. Snyder, as well, being
that they"ve been discussing this one pretty regularly
5 here.
6 MS. VIERA~ Commissioner, I don~t have any
7 other remarks. As I said before, staff recommends
8 approval with the conditions that I stated before. I will
9 repeat it to you so it will be part of the minutes. The
10 conditions will be the permitted land uses will be
11 restricted to those described in the list attached to the
12 ordinance and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit
13 B. I understand there will be the new list Mr. Kelsey
14 ca/ne up with.
15 The second condition would be the signage
16 shall be similar to the example attached to the ordinance
17 and referenced as Exhibit C. And the third will be
18 lighting shall be designed and maintained so as not to
19 shine on or to otherwise disturb surrounding residential
20 property or to shine and project upward to prevent
21 diffusion into the night sky.
22 MR. SNYDER= Mr. Chairman, I had another
23 condition that Mr. Powell and I discussed.
24 MR. POWELL= I apologize. I think, not that
25 it's been discussed or agreed upon, but the ~ssue of the
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I sign, whether or not you wanted to allow that.
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Is that the one you wanted
3 to address?
4 MR. SNYDER~ No.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Okay. Let's take the sign
6 first and then we~ll go to the other one.
7 MS. VIERA~ Okay. I will say that the other
8 condition will be we'll allow the applicant to move the
9 sign, I will say to the front side of the lot
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Is it possible to simply say
11 anywhere within that rectangle, as you have it defined?
12 MS. VIERA~ Yes.
13 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ And we forgot to ask the
14 petitioner when you were up here, was that satisfactory,
15 that rectangle that they were showing?
16 MR. KELSEY~ Yes.
17 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay And that concludes
18 your conditions?
19 MS. VIERA~ Yes.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right And Mr Snyder
21 WaS talking about another condition.
22 MR. SNYDER~ Yeah One of the things that was
23 inadvertently left out of the proposed ordinance, we need
24 ~o make another condition that the subject property may
25 only be developed in accordance with the approved detailed
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i plan, which will be attached to the ordinance
2 MR. ENGELBRECHT] Because it's not
3 specifically in the ordinance.
4 MR. SNYDER~ We didn't -- we inadvertently
5 left it out. And also one other item, that the plan that
6 was submitted be labeled detailed plan because currently
7 it Just says plan.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay. And do you have
9 another one, Mr. Powell? Okay. Then we do have some
10 questions, Ms. Viers. I assume they're for staff. Ms.
11 Gourdie.
12 MS. GOURDIE: Thank you I do need to know
13 for the Fudge's information, is we need to find out if
14 this is a public or a private driveway easement for them.
15 And I would also like to ask if they have any recourse
16 because if this is a private easement on their property,
17 if they can have that removed and build their own fence is
18 what I'm wondering. If they're concerned about having
19 their property as their property and this is a granted
20 access, and it says on here private driveway easement so,
21 to me, that doesn't really -- I don't know what that means
22 legally.
23 MR. SNYDER= May I respond to that?
24 MS GOURDIE: Sure
25 MR. SNYDER: Without dolng a title search, you
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I can tell based on the drawing It looks like that house
2 is currently using it for access, the house th&t~s on the
3 Kelsey property. So more than likely, there is some type
4 of access easement there to the property So it might be
5 problematic for the neighbors to put a fence across that.
6 MS. GOURDIE~ Well, actually I'm Just trying
7 to find a way for them to be able to fence off their yard.
8 I don~t know if they're using that as their own driveway
9 because it also says that there's a private driveway
10 easement coming off of Mack which I believe would be their
11 driveway, a long straight narrow road, and then that
12 connects into this private driveway easement which is the
13 loop. And I guess if that's their property line and
14 they're granting easement to the use of this other
15 property which is on the Mack property, and they say that
16 this land that this property is on, the little corner, no
17 one knows who that belongs to. I think there's some
18 interesting problems happening here that needs to be
19 researched and needs to be taken into consideration.
20 MS. VIERA~ I will say that the platting
21 process, we will actually shed that. This is the zoning
22 case, the platting process and other processes that they
23 have to go by before they actually develop something in
24 here.
25 MS. GOURDIE: Well, okay. I lust would lika
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i to make sure that if this is private and they are granting
2 it to them, I'm Just wondering -- I would like to see that
3 if they have the right to remove it so they can fence it
4 it, I would like to know if they have that opportunity or
5 option. I don~t know, if this is set as it ~s, PD-wise, I
6 don't want to have to see them forced ~n going into the
7 process of zoning and replatting and stuff to have that
8 easement removed, which they probable would. But I'm just
9 trying to offer them --
10 MS. VIERA~ Yeah, sure.
11 MS. GOURDIE~ Okay. Thank you.
12 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Mr. Williams.
13 MR. WILLIAMS~ Yes. When you were giving your
14 presentation, I understood about the proposed recreation
15 area. And if my memory serves my correctly, the rock
16 wall, did you say that was proposed also?
17 MS. VIE~A= No, it is an existing rock wall.
18 MR. WILLIAMS= Okay. Thank you.
19 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Any other questions for
20 staff? Thank you, Ms. Viera. Are there any conunents or a
21 motion? Mr. Rishel.
22 MR. RISHEL= I~ll try that if someone would
23 help me on this. I move to recommend the approval of
24 Z-00-005 with the following conditions= the permitted
25 land use be restricted to those described in the list
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i attached to the draft ordinance. Do I need to go through
2 those?
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Do you want to say as
4 amended by the petitioner during the --
5 MR. WILLIAMS: I would like for you to spell
6 them out for me.
7 MR. RISHEL: I would be happy to do that. I
8 think I have them a11. As I look at Exhibit B, permitted
9 uses which have been struck; dormitory, boarding and
10 rooming house; the first part of college or university,
11 but not private school; community center, public;
12 hospital, general; hospital, acute -- chronic, excuse me;
13 the first part of nursing home, but not residential home
14 for aged; school, public; country club; and animal clznic.
15 I think everything on the second part of that next page is
16 all specific use items.
17 The second part of that recommendation would
18 be signage shall be similar to the example attached by the
19 draft ordinance and referred as Exhibit C and will be in a
20 perimeter as indicated on the detailed plan as specified
21 in our meeting this evening; and lighting shall be
22 designed and maintained so as not to shine on or otherwise
23 disturb surrounding residential property or shine and
24 project upward to prevent diffusion into the night sky.
25 And a fourth amendment would be that they shall be
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i required to have fencing around the residential property
2 that accesses Mack Park, be that a solid fencing of some
3 sort, some sort of an ornamental iron fence~ and that the
4 attached detailed -- that this plan attached would be the
5 approved detailed plan as submitted and the word detailed
6 plan should be a part of that
7 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ One more. Mr. Snyder had
8 one more.
9 MR. SNYDER~ I think he hit it
10 MR. ENGELBRECHT= Did he read th~s one?
11 MR. SNYDER= Yeah, he said at. He didn't say
12 it exactly the same as I had at but that all development
13 would be in accordance --
14 MR. RISHEL~ The plan submitted would be, yes.
15 That's what I had intended, yes.
16 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All r~ght Very good
17 MS. APPLE~ I~ll second that with just the
18 oorrection that he meant Mack Drive ~nstead of Mack Park.
19 MR. RISHEL~ Thank you.
20 MR. MCNEILL~ Are we ready for any questions?
21 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ Yes, Mr. McNeill.
22 MR. MCNEILL~ Mr. Rishel, you left -- did we
23 &1so strike public play field or stadium? Was that
24 struck?
25 MR. RISHEL= I didn't have it struck on mine.
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i If you would like to strike it --
2 MR. MCNEILL~ No, I didn't want to strike it
3 but I just thought that was one that somebody struck.
4 MS. APPLE~ That's because he had struck it
5 accidentally
6 M~. MCNEILL= Okay. All right. Thank you.
7 M~. RISHEL~ I would accept that as a friendly
8 motion to strike public play field or stadium. And if I
9 need to include the £ull striking of school, public or
10 denominational, that would be fine within that friendly
11 motion if that's okay with my second.
12 MS. APPLE= And I~ll still second all those
13 friendly amendments.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ All right. So we have a
15 motion to approve and a second with conditions. Mr.
16 Williams, do you have a coment?
17 MR. WILLIAMS= Yes I don~t know whether I'm
18 out of order or not since -- but I would like to offer a
19 friendly amendment along with nursing home, residential
20 home for aged because I'm thinking about traffic, because
21 I have an aunt who drives -- it's almost like an apartment
22 when you have a resident home for aged because that means
23 those people are ambulatory. So I~m concerned about the
24 traffic there with that because those people usually have
25 cars and go about their own business So I~m offering
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i that as a friendly amendment, if that's all right with Mr
2 Rishel and Ms. Apple.
3 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ I~d like to co~ent on that
4 MR. RISHEL: Please.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I know that we have a number
6 of nursing homes and residences for the aged backed up to
7 single-family all over the City, some extremely large. I
8 can think of Good Sam on Hinkle. And across the street
9 from that, by the way, is a residence home for the aged,
10 Sterling House. There is one of those over on Bernard,
11 North Bernard up against some single-family, although that
12 area seems to be changing and I don't think it's a
13 problem. I was surprised that we struck nursing home,
14 that the applicant even agreed to it Those don't tend to
15 generate a great deal of traffic and we have them an many
16 neighborhoods. And this will be facing a four-lane or
17 six-lane street.
18 MR. WILLIAMS: My concern was traffic. It had
19 nothing to do with compatibility of the neighborhood And
20 we're talking about a six-lane street, I will probably be
21 dead if it's going to be three years before we get four
22 lanes.
23 MR. RISHEL. My personal feeling Ks I'd rather
24 not strike that. I'd rather leave that open with the idea
25 that I think that this street is going to be improved
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I subst&ntially very shortly and I think that their feeling
2 that they'll be there at least five years, although it's
3 not a part of our motion or anything, is strong enough for
4 me. So if you don't mind, I~d lmke to leave that in
5 there. I appreciate the thought.
6 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Ms. Apple. No comment?
7 MS. APPLE: No.
8 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Any other comment? Mr.
9 Moreno.
10 MR. MORENO: Yes I guess I have a procedural
11 question. Is it possible to vote for the motion but
12 against the fence requirement? Because I'm having a hard
13 time asking the property owner to effectmvely, in my mmnd,
14 carve out a corner of his property. And I understand what
15 legal has said about the ebilmty to do that under a PD and
16 that type of thing, but I'm just having a difficulty
17 coming to grips with that.
18 MR. RISHEL: Can I try to field that?
19 MR. MORENO: Please.
20 MR. RISHEL: I appreciate what we're doing
21 here and if this was a situatxon where, like any buffer
22 that we try to create where we're required by ordinance to
23 buffer residential from commercmal development, I think
24 that would be very standard mn this partmcular case. As a
25 PD, Just part of that PD happens to be residential and
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i we're only putting the fence to block off the residential
2 like we would in our standard ordinance from the
3 commercial part or the special use part of this particular
4 situation. And I don't see that to really be any
5 different than what we would normally do on any type of
6 commercial application that we have, particularly when we
7 have a PD involved.
8 MR. MORENO: If I may ask, what were the
9 specifications of the fence that you were describing?
10 MR. RISHEL: Pretty loose. I think it was
11 basically a Bob Powe11 fence
12 MS. APPLEs On steel posts.
13 MR. RISHEL: At least on steel posts.
14 MR. ENGELBRECHT: I think you did say it could
15 be open or closed and basically of any materials.
16 MR. RISHEL: I saw that And maybe a six-foot
17 height requirement. I heard someone talk about four-foot
18 and I don't think that's adequate for residential
19 protection.
20 MR. ENGELBRECHT: And we typically do require
21 between residential and conunercial buffers and frequently
22 that buffer is a brick, at least six and sometimes
23 eight-foot.
24 MR. RISHEL: Yes, sir
25 MR. ENGELBRECHT~ So this is not unusual, I
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I don~t think. Any other comment? If not, we have a motion
2 to approve with conditions. Vote, please Motion carries
3 six to one.
4 (COMMISSIONER MORENO VOTING IN OPPOSITION}.
5 MR. ENGELBRECHT= And do you want to take ten
6 minutes or move onto the next case? Ten minutes. Ail
7 right. We'll take a ten-minute break.
8 (BREAK TAKEN)
9 MR. ENGELBRECHT: Okay At this time, we will
10 move on in our public hearings to Agenda Item No. 6,
11 which is to hold a public hearing and consider making a
12 recommendation to the City Council regarding a detailed
13 plan for approximately 0.08 acres an the Planned
14 Development 172 zoning district. The property as located
15 on the south end of the corner of Nowlin Road and Nowlin
16 Road. An equzpment building for a cellular telephone
17 ~ower is proposed. At this time, I'll open the public
18 hearing and ask Mr. Gray from the Planning Department to
19 provide us with the staff report and recommendation. Sir.
20 MR. ~RAY~ Thank you, Mr. Chairman Just
21 briefly if I could have the document camera up. This is a
22 -- the site is a 3,600 square feet tower site here at the
23 bend in Nowlin Road. I did bring some pictures of it Just
24 to let you see. It is -- the tower on the property is
25 existing. The tower was built when the property was still
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ATTACHMENT 3
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM SF-7 ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-185) WITH CONDITIONS ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 8 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT 2225 EAST MCKINNEY STREET, PROVIDING A DETAILED PLAN
ENCOMPASSING APPROXIMATELY 3 8 ACRES, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Z-00-005)
WHEREAS, John Kelsey lmtiated a change in zoning for 3 816 acres of land from SF-7
zomng district classification and use designation to Planned Development (PD) with conditions
zoning (fistnct classification and use designation, and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission concluded a public
heanng as required by law, after which a motion to recommend approval of the requested change
In zoning, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the change In zomng is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 The zoning district classification and use designation of the 3 816 acre
property described m the legal description attached hereto and Incorporated herein as Exhibit A is
changed from SF-7 zoning dlslnct classification and use desIgnatmn Planned Dvelopment (PD-185)
zomng district classification and use demgnatton under the comprehensive zomng or(finance of the
City of Denton, Texas, subJect to the following conditions
1 The permitted land uses are restricted to those described In the hst attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B, some of which require a specific use permit
as shown on Exhibit B
2 Architectural standards include the following
(a) Lighting shall be designed and mmntmned so as not to shine on or otherwise disturb
surrounding residential property or to shine and project upward to prevent diffusion
Into the night ski
(b) six-foot fencing reinforced by steel posts shall be provided along the northwest comer
of the property
(c) Slgnage shall be similar to the example attached hereto and incorporated herein by
Page i
reference as Exinblt C and may be located anywhere w~thm the pubhc utthty and
s~dewalk easement subject to the apphcant &scret~on
3 The detmled plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "D" ~s hereby approved
The subject property may only be developed ~n accordance w~th smd detailed plan
SECTION 2 The Clty's official zomng map 15 amended to show the change ~n zomng
&strict classification
SECTION 3 If any prows~on of this ordinance or the apphcat~on thereof to any person or
mrcumstance ~s held mvahd by any court, such mvaltd~ty shall not affect the vahd~ty of other
provlmons or apphcat~ons, and to th~s end the prows~ons of tins ordxnance are severable
SECTION 4 Any person wolat~ng any prowston of tins orchnance shall, upon conwct~on,
be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000 00 Each day that a prowston ofttus orthnance ~s wolated shall
consntute a separate and distract offense
SECTION $ That th~s orchnance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date
of ~ts passage, and the C~ty Secretary ~s hereby (hrected to cause the caption of tins ordinance to be
pubhshed twice ~n the Denton Record-Chromcle, a dmly newspaper pubhshed xn the C~ty of Denton,
Texas, wat~nn ten (10) days of the date of~ts passage
PASSED AND APPROVED fins the day of ., 2000
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
Page 2
EXHIBIT A
All that certmn 3 820 acre tract or parcel of land s~tuated ~n the T M Dowmng Survey, Abstract
346, C~ty of Denton, Denton County, Texas, smd tract being part of lands conveyed to Warren B
Mack and wale, Pauhne Beary Mack by Deed dated October 10, 1951 and recorded m Volume
374, Page 256, Deed Records of Denton County, Texas, said tract beang further described here~n
by metes and bounds as follows
BEGINNING for the Southwest comer ofth~s tract at a steel rod found at the mtersecuon of the
East line of Mack Place, as shown by instrument recorded xn Volume 383, Page 131 of the Deed
Records of Denton County, Texas, w~th the Northerly nght of way line of F M No 426 (East
McKtnney Street),
THENCE North 0 degrees 56 minutes West, along said Eastern right of way line of Mack Place,
a d~stanee of 415 0 feet,
THENCE South 88 degrees 51 m~nutes East, 400 0 feet to a steel rod set,
THENCE South 0 degrees 56 m~nutes East, 424 1 feet to a point m aforementioned Northerly
right of way hne off M Road No 426, a steel rod found,
THENCE Westerly along smd Northerly right of way hne ofF M Road No 426 as follows,
Westerly along smd curve to the left, winch has a radius of 1478 9 feet, a distance of 165 09 feet
to the end of smd curve,
North 88 degrees 51 m~nutes West, 235 6 feet to the Place of B egmmng
Exhibit B
Land uses shall be llmtted to the following
a PERMITTED USES
One Family Dwelhng Detached
One Family Dwelling Restricted
Community Unit Development
Art Gallery or Museum
Private School
Church or Rectory
Day Nursery or Kindergarten School
Institution of Rehglous or Philanthropic Nature
Public Library
Monastery or Convent
Residence Home for Aged
Occasmnal Sales
Park, Playground or Public Commumty Center
School, Private Primary or Secondary
School, Business or Trade
Accessory Building
Commumty Center (Private)
Temporary F~eld or Constmctmn Office (Subject to Approval and Control by Bmldlng Inspector)
Home Occupation
Off-Street Parhng Incidental to Main Use
Off-Street Remote Parkang
Private Swanmmg Pool
Telephone, Business Office
Telephone Line & Exchange Sw~tctung or Relay Station
Public Park or Playground
Public Play Field or Stadium
Swim or Tenms Club
Offices, Professional and Adm~mstratlve
Studio for Photographer, Musician, Artist or Health
b PERMITTED USES WITH APPROVED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
Fraternity, Sorority, Lodge or C~vlc Center
Public Bmlchng, Shop, Yard of Local, State or Federal Government
Radio and/or Television Microwave Tower
Commercial Parking Lot or Structure
Cafeteria
Mortuary or Funeral Parlor
Restaurant
SmentlfiC or Research Laboratories
EXHIBIT C
SIGNAGE
Example of style desired by owner
Descrlphon of the proposed s~gn
· Two s~ded s~gn
· W~dth 7 feet
· Height 6 feet
Logo of the proposed s~gn
Kel ey elsey_
EXHIBIT D
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ATTACHMENT 4
The Planmng and Zoning Commmslon ehmmated the following penmtted uses from The
Common Detmled Plan (Z-00-005)
1 Donmtory, Boarding or Rooming House
2 College or Unlvers~ty
3 Commumty Center (Pubhc)
4 Hospxtal (General Acute Care)
5 Hospital (Chrome Care)
6 Nursing Home
7 School, Pubhc or Denominational
8 Country Club (Private) with Golf Course
9 Pubhc Play F~eld or Stadmm
10 Ammal Chmc or Hospital (no outrode runs and pens)
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE. June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Planmng Department
CM/DCM/ACM: Dave H~ll 345-8314 J~ ,~
SUBJECT - SI-00-09 (Amend the Exptratton Dates of Preltmtnary Plat and General
Development Plans)
Hold a pubhe heanng and ¢onsxder approwng an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Subd~ws~on
and Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the expiration date of
Prehmmax~ Plats and General Development Plans The Planning and Zomng Comm~ssmn
recommends approval (5-0)
BACKGROUND
Staff m~tiated th~s case to rewse Denton's subd~ws~on regulations to be consistent w~th the
vested rights statute
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
N/A
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
N/A
FISCAL, INFORMATION
N/A
P&Z SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATION
The Planmng and Zomng Comm~as~on recommends approval (5-0) of th~s amendment to Chapter
34, Subdlwsmn and Land l~egulat~ons of the Code of Orthnances
OPTION~
1 Approve as submitted
2 Approve w~th changes
C ~4y Documents~PROJECTS\SI Cases\SI 00 09 SOA 2 year expiration on PP & GDP doc
ATTACHMENTS
1 Planmng and Zonm§ Commlssmn Report, May 24, 2000, (SI-00-09)
2 Planning and Zomng Comm~ssmn M~nutes from May 24, 2000 (Not avadable at t~me)
3 Draft Ordinance
R[~spect fully submitted
D~uglas 5[ Poweli, AIC~
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
C \My Documents~PROJECTS~SI Cases\SI 00 09 SOA 2 year expiration on PP & GDP doc
2.
Agenda No.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Date ~'-
STAFF REPORT
Sublect. Amend the Expirabon Dates of Prehmma~ Case Number S1-00-09
Plats and General Development Plans
Staff' Marcy Ratcliff, Development Review Manager A=enda Date May 24, 2000
Hold a pubhc lheanng and conmder making a recommendation to the C~ty Council concermng
amendments to Chapter 34, Subdtv~s~on and Land Regulations of the Code of Ordinances relat,ve to
the expiration dates of prehm~na~ plats and general development plans The ~ntent~on ~s to reduce
the current expiration date of 60 months to 24 months to be consmtent w~th the vested rights statute
The ~tem was brought before the Planning and Zomng Commms~on on May 10, 2000, but Staff
requested the item be pulled so that additional adve~mng could be made to ~nclude expiration dates
for general development plans Not~ce of the request was pubhshed ,n the Denton Record-Chmnmle
on Saturday, May 13, 2000
Staff recommends approval of SI-00-09
1 Recommend approval as subm~ffed
2 Recommend approvalw~th changes
3 Recommend dental
I
1 Draft Ordinance
~DMC IS~VOLI~SHARED~DEP~P~N~La~'s StuffiSI 00 0~40 Expiration of PP GDP PZ ~24 doc
ENCLOSURE 1
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 34-14 AND 34-17 OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO SHORTEN THE EXPIRATION
DATE FOP, PRELIMINARY PLATS AND TO PROVIDE AN EXPIRATION DATE FOR
GENERAL DEVELOPIVIENT PLANS, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, with the enactment of Tex Loc Gov't Code Ch 245 it is advisable for the
City to provide and to shorten to the extent possible expiration dates on various permits, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it m the public interest to shorten the expiration date
on prehmmary plats and to provide for an expiration date for general development plans, NOW,
THEREFOR.E,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I Subsection (d) of Section 34-17 "Procedure for approval" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows
Sec. 34-17. Procedure for approval.
(d) Exptratton ofprehmmary plat Except for preliminary plats filed prior to the
effective date of flus amendatory ordinance, a prehrmnary plat shall become null and void within
twenty-four (24) months after its approval, unless a final plat is filed and approved for all or part
of the prelirmnary plat within that time Such approved final plat shall extend the expiration date
for the remalmng portion of the original prehrmnary plat for a period of SlX (6) months after the
date of approval of the final plat Approval of a subsequent final plat within such period shall
extend the expiration date for the portton of the original preliminary plat for wtuch no final plats
have been approved for an additional six (6) months from the date of approval of such final plat
Each extension period for the explratnon of the original preliminary plat runs from the date of the
latest final plat approval Extension periods are not cumulative If a final plat is not filed and
approved during the extension period, the original preliminary plat, together with any
unapproved final plat apphcatlons or expired final plats, lapse
SECTION 2 Section 34-14 "General development plan" of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Denton, Texas is hereby amended to add a subsection (e) to read as follows
See 34-14 General development plan.
(e) Expzranon of general developrnentplans Except for general development plans filed
prior to the effective date of ttus amendatory ordinance, a general development plan shall
become null and void wlttun twenty-four (24) months after 1ts approval, unless a final plat or
prehmmary plat is filed and approved for all or part of the general development plan within that
Urne Such approved final plat or prehmlnary plat shall extend the expiration date for the
remaining pomon of the ongmal general development plan for a period of six (6) months after
the date of approval of the final plat or prehmmary plat Approval of a subsequent final plat or
prehmxnary plat wlttun such period shall extend the explratxon date for the portion of the original
general development plan for wbach no £mal plats or prehmmary plats have been approved for an
additional s~x (6) months from the date of approval of such final plat or prehmmary plat Each
extension period for the expxratlon of the original general development plan runs from the date of
the latest final plat or prehmmary plat approval Extension periods are not cumulatxve If a final
plat or prehmmary plat la not filed and approved dunng the extension period, the original general
development plan, together with any unapproved final and prehm~nary plat appheat~ons or
exp:red final plats and prehmmary plats, lapse
~ If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word ~n
th~s ordmance, or apphcatxon thereof to any person or cxrcumstance ~s held mvahd by any court
of competent juns&ctmn, such holding shall not affect the vahchty of the remmmng portions of
tins ordinance, and the City Council of the C~ty of Denton, Texas hereby declares ~t would have
enacted such remmnmg porttons despxte any such validity
~ Save and except as amended hereby, all the sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, and phrases of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton shall remain
in full force and effect
~ That this ordinance shall become effective ~mmedmtely upon ~ts passage
and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tins the __ day of ,2000
EIYLINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
5
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET ag a ~m_ ~ ,,~ ~
AGENDA DATE: June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Planmng Department . /~
CM/DCM/ACM: David Hill, 349-8314
SUBJECT - SP-00-003 (Southndge Exxon)
Consider and take action on a Non-residential Project Plan request for a 0 61 acre property at the
southeast comer of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Interstate 35E A gas station/convenience store
is proposed
BACKGROUND
The applicant is reconstructing a gas station/convenience store on an existing 0 61 acre site at the
southeast 9omer of Teasley and 1-35E (see Attachment l) The structure that currently exists on
th~s site is proposed to be demohshed and replaced with a new 3,570 square foot store (see
Attachment 2) Redevelopment of the site will be subject to the reqmrements of the interim
regulatlor~s for nonres~dential development (Ordinance No 2000-069) As such, a Project Plan is
required tO be submitted for review and approval by City Council
~ The subject property is located in a General Retail (GR) zonang district created in 1969
~ The p~oposed development is located within an Ex~stlng Nelghborhoods/Infill Compatlblhty
area of the 1999 Denton Comprehensive Plan Staff finds this development and its desagn to
be eonsastent with the Comprehensive Plan
~ The apphcant submitted an Alternative Landscape Plan (ALP) for this development under
separate petition The ALP was approved on May 16, 2000 by Ordinance No 2000-182 The
approved ALP is incorporated into this Project Plan
PROJECT PLAN ANALYSIS
All of the technical reqmrements of a project plan are addressed on the ProJect Plan for
Southndge Exxon (see Attachment 3), the plan meets all City Codes, and staff finds that the
proposed ~ development will greatly improve the appearance of a property that is currently an
eyesore One area of concern has to do with slgnage on the property The applicant is proposing
to eliminate one of the three pole signs currently located on the property (see Attachment 2)
Council may wish to require that one of the two remaining signs be a monument sign, as opposed
to a pole ~lgn
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
This property is not platted and needs to be platted before any development can occur A
preliminary plat has been submitted to DRC for review
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of SP-00~003
OPTIONS
1 Approve as submitted
Approve w~th cond~tmns
3 Deny
4 Postpone consideration
$ Table ltc~n
ATTACHMENTS
1 Location Map
2 S~te Plans and Elevatmn Drawings
3 Interim Nonres~dentlal Orrhnance - ProJect Plan Standards
4 Draft Resolution
Respectfully submitted
D°u~las S ~owell, AICP'
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
2
ATTACHMENT 1 ~
NORTH
SP-00-003 (Southridge Exxon)
LOCATION MAP
Agenda Date June 6, 2000 Scale None
3
ATTACHMENT 2
4
ATTACHMENT 3
SECTION D. ~pI~O~ECT PLANS
1. Protect Plan Reouirements.
Every nonresidential development application identified m Section A 2 b and which
is not exempt under Section A.3 shall be accompanied by a project plan In
addition, every development application identified m Section A 2 a winch deferred
satisfaction of project plan requirements at the tune of approval of the zoning plan
must receive project plan approval prior to or contemporaneous with budding penmt
approval The project plan shall be the basis for the City Council's decision whether
to approve, approve with conditions or deny the nonresidential development
application, based upon the standards set forth m this section, provided that all other
standards applicable to the nonresidential development application have been met
If the development application already contains the mforrnatlon and documents set
forth in this section, then such application may be treated as a project plan and shall
be evaluated under the standards in this section If a Zoning Plan contains several
parcels that the property owner intends to develop m a sumlar manner with smular
design characteristics, Council shall review and approve the first Project Plan, and
may, specify the conditions under which subsequent Project Plan approvals may be
approved by the Director of Pl..-,.g & Development If the application is approved
or approved with conditions, the project plan shall be incorporated as a part of the
approval. Any Project Plan shall be valid for twenty-fonr (24) months from the date
of its approval If no construction begins pursuant to a building permit with!, the
twenty-four (24) months, the Project Plan shall automatically expire and no longer
be valid
A project plan shall contain the following
a All of the reformation contained m a zoning plan. winch vail be for reformational
purposes only
b Street names and locations of all emstmg and proposed streets w~thm or on the
boundary of the proposed development, right-of-way, pavement widths,
sidewalks, and bikeways
c Lot layout with dimensions for all lot lines and lot area
d Location and use of all proposed and existing buildings, driveways, fences and
structures within the proposed development Indicate winch bmldmgr are to
remain and which are to be removed
e. Area calculations
(1) The total area in the development
(2) The gross floor area of all existing and proposed stmcures
(3) Area and percentage of the total project area coverage by
1 Structures
ii Streets, roads, and alleys
m Sidewalks
iv. Recreation areas
v Landscaping
w The total area covered by tree canopy at niatunty of the trees
vii Parlang areas
Location and size of all existing and proposed public uhhties m and adjacent to
the proposed developnient v~th the locations shown of
(1) Water lines and diameters
(2) Sewers, manholes and cleanouts
(3) Storm drains and catch basnis
(4) Fire hydrants
(5) Access, location, and scrcemng of all dumpsters
(5) Location and size of all public utility easements
Location, size, and use of contemplated and exishng public areas witlun the
proposed development
A topographic map of the site at a two-foot contour interval
Location of all parking areas and all parlang spaces, nigress and egress on the site,
and on-site circulation
Use designations for all areas not covered by buildings, parking, or landscapnig
All infonnahon necessary to demonstrate compliance vath the terms and/or
conditions of Zoning Plan approval in relahon to Environmentally Sensitive
Areas
A landscape plan showing in detail the location, type, and size of the proposed
landscaping and plantings, and all calculahons necessary to indicate coniphance
with Chapter 31 of the Code of Orchnances
The elevations, surface area ni sq fl, llluminat~on type, height, and construchon
(niaterial and style), and locat~ons of all proposed signs for the developnient
Architectural information as required by tlus section for all structures proposed
within the Project Plan area All Project Plans shall indicate the material,
windows, doors, and other design features of proposed structures, nicludlng all
visible niechamcal equipment, such as for heating and cooling Elevation
drawings niay be provided, and shall be subnutted drawn to scale of one (1) nich
equals ten (10) feet or greater Text descriptions shall include performance
standards that will apply to Project Plan structures as necessary to indicate
compliance vath the Project Plan standards
Any other information deemed necessary to analyze the pro.]oct
2. Protect Plan Standards.
a. Minimum Proiect Plan Standards
The following niunnium standards of project design shall be addressed m the
project plan
( 1 ) Under,round Utihties - All developnients must prowde for underground
utility nistallatlon, excepting electrical niani sub-statwn feeders
(2) ~1I~1~ - Where applicable, all streets must connect to other
streets at both ends, or provide for the future connection when adjacent to
undeveloped property
. (3) ~- The nonresidential project shall employ an architectural
design that is compatible with the physical dunensions and features of
the subject property and with adjacent land uses, based on the following
factors.
(a) All buildings and structures comprising the project should have
an integrated design,
(b) Buildings generally shall be oriented toward the street, and major
entranceways should face the street,,
(c) Building scale, including the height and bulk of structures, should
be internally consistent and should be smular to the scale of
adjacent nonresidential structures, if any,
(d) Mechanical equipment and storage areas shall be screened from
the street and from adjacent residential land,
(e) Facades should incorporate windows, jogs, offsets or shnilar
features to provide visual diversity,
(f) Roofs, alcoves, porticos or awmngs should be used where
feasible to protect pedestrians from the effects of clnuate, and
(g) Building materials should be internally consistent and compatible
with the character of the area in which the project is located
(4) ~a~a~e door orientation and setbacks - Garage doors should not face
adj scent street frontages, except alleys Where site limitations preclude
the opportumty to orient garage doors away from the street, other design
measures should be employed to screen or nunnmze visiblhty from pubhc
rights-of-way.
(5) Access mana~)ement nrmcmles should be employed to minimize traffic
flow disruptions on collector and arterial streets
(6) ~ - One (1) street tree per 50 linear feet of lot boundary adjacent
to a street
(7) ~)edestrian Circulation and Linkages - The Project Plan should pro,nde
safe and convenient pedestnan circulation appropriate to the proposed
land usc Pedestrian hnkagcs to adjacent properties should be facthtated
in appropriate locations
(8) ~- Parking areas should be screened from public rights-
of-way to the extent possible When visible from public nghts-of-way,
parking areas should be organized in smaller sub-lots to avoid large,
umnterruptcd expanses of pavement
(9) LLehtm~, -Ltghtmg shall be designed m a manner that will not shine
upward, minimizing the diffusion of light into the atmosphere, and shall
not shine on adjacent properties
(I0) Traffic calrnlne devices - Approved traffic calming devices should
incorporated into the street patterns where appropriate
(11) Fences - Fencing should be treated as a design element, and be visually
appropnate £or Its proposed location Attention should be pard to detmls
such as use of quahfied masonry products and design features as accent
columns, articulation, or caps If used along an artenal and collector
streets, consideration should be given to opemngs m fences to provide
wsual entry into the project area The use ofberms is encouraged
(12) ~ - Landscaped features such as fountains, gardens,
or other features that enhance the project are encouraged Art such as
monuments or other sculptural objects that enhance the project may also
be considered Such elements should be visible and/or accessible to the
pubhc
(13) Transit facflmes - the prows~on of bus turn-outs and covered seating areas
for bus riders should be considered, dependin~ on site location, levels of
activity, and type of rote vmltatlon
ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROViNG A NONRESIDENTIAL
PROJECT PLAN FOR SOUTHRIDGE EXXON, BEING AN APPROXIMATELY 0 61 ACRE
SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSTATE 35E AND TEASLEY
LANE, AND PROViDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SP-00-003)
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2000, the City Council adopted Ordinance No 2000-069 which
established certmn nonresidential interim regulations (the "Nonresidential Interim Regulations"),
WHEREAS, the Nonresidential Interim Regulations established, among other things, a
project plan requirement, and
WHEREAS, the owners of an approximately 0 61 acre tract of land zoned General Retail
(GR) and described as 0 61 acres ofunplatted land in the S C Hiram Survey, Abstract No 616 have
made apphcat~on for approval of a project plan under the Nonresidential Interim Regulations, a copy
ofwtuch is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof by reference (the "Project Plan"),
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Project Plan, with the condmons anposed hereto,
if any, meets the reqmrements of the Nonremdentml Interim Regulations NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES
SECTION 1 The Project Plan ~s hereby approved, subject to the following conditions
SECTION 2 Tlns resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ., 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED ASJ.9 LEGA FOmX4
HERB~E~~Y ATTORNEY
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: June 6th, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Developmen. t De~rtment
EM/DCM/ACM: Dave Hill, 349-8314 ~
SUBJECT
Consider and take action on a request for rehef from the Non-Residential Interun Regulations,
Ordinance 2000-069, for a 4 9_+ acre property located at 5001 West Umvers~ty The proposal ~s to
rezone the property from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (LI), to be consistent w~th the ex~stang
CBS Mechanical operations (RN-00-26, CBS Mechanical)
BACKGROUND
Ordinance 2000-069, known as the Nonresidential Interim Regulations, was adopted by C~ty Cotmcfl
on March 2nd, 2000 Thts ordinance contmns standards w~th which nonresidential development
projects must comply until the Code Rewr~te project ~s completed and permanent standards are
adopted Ordinance 2000-069 also contains a separate section that allows apphcants to request rehef
from the interim regulations, including evaluation criteria to be used by Councd
5 Relief reauests
a The applicant may petltton the City Cotmcd for relief from these interim development
regulations by requesting such rehef In wnttng The requast fnr rehef shall be considered by the
City Coancd in conjunction with actxim on the project plan and development apphcattnn
b The City Councd shall not relieve the apphcant from the reqmrements of this or&nance, unless
the applicant first presents credthle evidence from which the City Council can reasonably
conclude that the imposition of the nonresidential development standards deprives the apphcant
of a vested property right or deprives the appheant of the economically wable use of his land.
c In deciding whether to grant rehef to the applicant, the City Cotmcd shall take into consideration
the following
(1) whether granting relief from the nonresidential standards contained tn these interim
development regulations, tn the absence of permanent revisions to the City's Land
Development Code that unplement the provisions of the comprehensive plan
janpardtzes the City's best interests in preventing such effects,
(2) the smtabfllty of the proposed nonresidential uses in hght of land uses allowed in the
zoning d~stncts on property adjacent to the proposed s~te,
(3) the impact of the proposed nonresident~al use on the transpnrtatton and other public
facilities systems affected by the development,
(4) the measures proposed to be taken by thc apphcant to prevent negative impacts of the
proposed use on the surrounchng properties,
(5) the likelihood that sufficient rehef will be provided to the applicant followtng adoption
of the City's Development Code,
(6) the total expenditures made m connection voth the proposed nonres~dentml
development m reliance on pr~or regulations, m¢luthng the costs of Installing
infrastructure to serve the project,
(7) any fees reasonably paid m connection wlth the proposed use, and
(8) any representations made by the C~ty concerning the project and reasonably relied upon
to the detriment of the applicant
d The City Couned may take the following acUons
(1) deny the rehef request,
(2) grant the relief request, or
(3) grant the rehefrequest subject to con&tlons consistent wth the criteria set forth ~n th~s
section
6 Minimum reile£
Any rebel granted by the City Councd shall be the mlmmum deviation from or&nance reqmrements
necessary to prevent deprivation of a vested property r~ght
OPTIONS
Council may either
1 Deny the request for rehef, or
2 Grant the request for rehef, or
3. Grant the request for relief, subject to conditions consistent with the evaluation ctuterm set
forth m the ordinance (and referenced above)
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends that the dec~sxon of whether or not to grant the requests for rehef should be based on
the merits of each individual apphcatlon
ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Rewew schedules are discussed ~n the attachments
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
One petmon was revtewed on May 2, 2000
1 Momson Mdlmg- approved
Two petitions were revtewed on April 18, 2000
2 1013 Shady Oaks - approved
3 V~ctona Square Phase II - approved
Three petitions were revtewed on April 4, 2000
1 Wddwood Inn - approved
2 Cellular One - approved
Payne self-storage - demed
2
Three petxtlons were rewewed on March 21, 2000
4 1508 N Elm (Z-99-083) - approved
5 1513 N Locust (Z-99-084) - approved
6 RNW Addition (Z-00-003) - approved
In addition, an ad&tlonal 18 staff mmated petitions were granted relief on March 21, 2000
One petition was reviewed on March 2, 2000
1 Kcrestme property- approved w~th condmons
FISCAL INI~0RMATION
The petitions ar~ being processed and brought to Council using existing staff resources Several of the
pctit~ons claim financial harm, an issue that may be evaluated by Council
ATTACHMENTS
1 staff report
Respectfully submitted
Douglas S IPowell, AICP
Director of Planning & Development
ATTACHMENT 1
WAIVER REQUEST
STAFF REPORT
Sublect CBS Mechan~calTract Case Number RN-00-26
St~ff Larry Re~chhart
BACKGROUND
Request Rehef from the Non-Residential Intenm Regulations
(Ordinance No 00-069) to proceed w~th a "straight" L~ght
Industrial (LI) zoning apphcabon to comply w~th the existing
uses (See Enclosure 3)
Location Generally the southeast corner of Umvers~ty Dnve (U S
380) and Masch Branch Road (See Enclosure 1)
Zomng Agricultural (A) (See Enclosure 2)
Acreage 4 9+ acres
Platbng The property ~s not platted
Comp Plan Consistency The Comprehensive Plan ~dent~fies th~s property to be
w~th~n the Industrial Centers Industnal Centers are
intended to provide locations for a vanety of work
processes and work places such as manufactunng,
warehousing and d~stnbubng, ~ndoor and outdoor storage,
and a w~de range of commercial and ~ndustnal operabons
The proposed zomng ~s consistent w~th the ~ntent of the
Comprehensive Plan
CONCLUSION.
Additional Approvals Without Relief W~th Relief
Zoning Apphcat~on ! Not Required ~ ........
Zomng Plan ~
~:~ ~i Not Required
Project Plan* ~l~a ~! Not Required
Permit I Not Reqmred ** Not Required **
Building
Project Plan would be reqmred only ~f the ex~sting buildings and/or sfle plan was rewsed
** The applicant has ind~cated that no new buildings are proposed Building Permits would be
required only If exlsbng structures were to be expanded and/or new structures were proposed
ENCLOSURES
1 Location Map
2 Zomng Map
3 Apphcabon
ENCLOSURE 1 ~
CBS Mechanical NORTH
LOCATION MAP
Scale None
ENCLOSURE 2
CBS Mechanical NORTH
Note The GR port~on of
·" '"" '~' "' the site is not Included In
the waiver apphcabon
A
I UNIVERSITY
u I u
SITESA DFT1E]E3
(Currently subject to a
Light Industrial A
Zoning Appllca
tlon
ZONING MAP
Scale None
ENCLOSURE 3
Surveyors & Engineers
of North Texas
1621 Amanda Court
Ponder, Texas 76259
PH (940) 482-2906
FAX (940) 482 2911
Toll Free (877) 481-SENT
WWW SENTCORP COM
Thursday, May 04, 2000
Hon Jack Miller
Mayor, City of Denton
And City Council Members, City of Denton
C~ty Hall
Denton, TX 76201
Subject. Relief from Non-Residential Interim Ordinance and supplemental information on
4.9 Ac.
Project Name: CBS Mechanical tracts
We respectfully request a rehef from the Non-residential Interim Ordinance to change the zoning on the subject tracts
currently zoned Agricultural to Light Indnsinal The land Is being, and has been for over 40 years, used as a L~ght Industrial
stte by CBS M¢chamcal and no change m the use of the property ~s being proposed
A Zomn~ change Is bem~t rec~uested for two reasons
1 Compliance: The land has been used m its current comfgurat~on (m lot form and use) since 1959 and was annexed
into the City of Denton with the current use
2 Protection: Zoning the site to comply with It's current use would protect the business and ~t's employees from being
out of work If catastwphe destroyed the property and a new braiding penmt could not ~ssued due to the existing AG
zoning still being m place
Existing Conditions:
· Location:
o The subject property is approximately 4 9-Acres on two tracts m the Wflham Bryan Survey, Abstract
no 148, Denton, TX The tracts are located on the Southeast comer of Umverslty Drive and Masch Branch
Road Tract one includes CBS Mechamcal and the Shalom group uses, Tract two CBS Mechamcal use A
portion of tract one is currently zoned GR with the remainder of the tracts, AG
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· Environmental Issues:
o ThatractisnotmanEnv~ronmentallySeusrt~veareaperC~tyofDentonE S A map
· Surrounding Zoning:
o North Across University Drive IS zoned Ag Existing use is Resldentml
o South Zoned Ag Existing use Residential
o East Light Industrial Ex~stmg use Is Light Industrial
o West Zoned Light Industrial Use is Vacant
· Surrounding Architectural Styles:
o Light Industrial uses are metal bmldmgs
o Single-family residences m the area are wood frame c~rca, 1970's or earlier
· Neighborhood Compatibility:
o The proposed zoning is the same as the land's current use The Use is compliant with Denton's Master
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
· Transportation:
o The site is on the comer of a major arterial (US 380/Umverslty Dr ) and a Collector (Masch Branch Rd) A
left turn lane exists on Umverslty Drive for a left-turn to Masch Branch (West bound) A deceleration/right-
tom lane exists for a right turn from Umverslty to Masch Branch Rd (East bound) Addmonal traffic would
not being generated because no change m usage of the property is being proposed
· Public Facilities:
o The use of the property is not being changed The use of Public Facthtles is not being changed
Interim Ordinance Relief Procedures:
· Rehef ftom the Interim Zoning Ordinance due to increased density does not jeoparthze the City's best interests CBS
Mechamcal is currently using the subject tract m a light industrial function as it has for the last 40 years
· The proposed use is statable m light of the location north of the Denton Mumclpal An'port and the Uses as planned
for the area under Denton's Comprehensive Land Use Plan
· There will be no unpact on the City and adjacent neighborhood due to use rell~mln~ the Sallie
· There will be no negative unpacts to tho neighbors of this tract as no change m use Is being proposed
· There have been no expenditures made m connection voth the proposed development m reliance to prior regulations
· No fees paid to the City before the Interim Ordinance was approved
· The City staff, concerning this development, made no detrunnntal representations
Sincerely, ~'~
INTERIM ORDINANCE RELIEF APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM Non-Res~denual Interim Ordinance
Prolect Name CBS blechamcal Tract
Prolect Address (Locauon) Southeast comer ofU S 380/UmversIlT Drive and Masch Blanch Rd
Existing Use CBS Mechanical (Light Indusmal) Proposed Use CBS Mechanical (Light Industrial)
F. xlstmg Comprehensive Plan Designation Indusmal
Existing Zoning Ag Proposed Zoning LI ( c )
Gross Acres 4 92 SEE ATTACHED RELIEF PROCEDURES
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Apphcant Joseph S Mulroy Company Yorlam Realty, Ltd
Address 5001 West Umversity Tel (940) 387-7568 Fax (940)382-8974
City Denton State TX ZIP 76207 Ematl
Property Owner Same as apphcant Company
Address Tel Fax
City State ZIP Emafl
Contact Allen R Bussell Company SENT Corp
Address 1621 Amanda Ct Tel (940) 482-2906 Fax (940) 482-2911
City Ponder StateTX ZIP 76259 Emall abussell{~sentcorp corn
SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER OR APPLICANT FotDepattmentM Use Only
(SIGN AND PRINT OR TYPE NAME)
SIGNATURE
(Letter~JhortzaUon Irequtted if s~gnamre ~a other t~n property owner) Case Manager
Total Fee(s)
db;d and sworn before me fins
of ~J~ 20 C)~) RecmptNo
ig~ ,~.~'~ ~ NOTARY PUBHC
~') State of Texa~
Notat7 Pubhc iv,< ~ ~. 00mm Exp 08-09-201X Accepted By
FLXCATXO DE .X E IS' ' SDAYS AT X0 00 Clx4 ?
Any undethned text apphes only to the Non-Residential Interim Ordinance All other text apphes to both Residenual and
Non-Residential Interim Ordinances.
Apphcatton Requuements The apphcant may pem~on the Gty Councd for rehef from these unenm development regulauone by
requesting such rebel m writing The request for rebel shall he con~,d~red by the G.ty Council m cor~uncnon wth ac~on on the
prol¢ct plan and development application.
The City Council shall not reheve the apphcam from these requirements, unless the apphcant first presents cre&ble ewdenee from
v/tach the City Counc,1 can reasonably conclude that the imposition of the residential density hrmtauons, non-res~dentnl standands or
other developmem Standards depnves the apphcant of a vested property nght or depnves the apphcant of the econowacallyvrable
use of theft land
The apphcant ~s requested to submit sufficient reformation addressing the following criteria The apphcant will also be
respomthle in making their case before Coty Councd
In deodmg whether to grant relief to the apphcant, the Gty Council shall take into the considerauon the follovang
Whether granung rebel from the residennal density luratanons, non residental standards or other development s~andards
contained, these mtenm developmem regulauon, in the absence of permanent revisions to the Gty's Land Developm-em Code
that implement the provisions of the compreheus~ve plan, leopardaes the Gty's best interests m prevemmg such effects,
I-I The suitab,hty of the proposed residennal or non-residential uses m hght of land nses allowed m the zomng drsmcts on property
adlacent to the proposed site,
[-I The impact of the proposed residential or non residenual use on the rransponanon and other public faohues systems affected by
the development,
[-I The meastues proposed to be taken bytbe applicant to prevent negative impacts of the proposed use on the nerghborhood,
1-1 The likelihood tint sufficiem rebel ~ be provided to the applicant follovang adoption of the City's Developmem Code,
[-I The total expenditures made La connecuon vath the proposed residential or non-residemtsl developmem in rehance on pnor
regulauom, including the costs of installing infrastructure to serve the project,
[-I Any fees reasonably paid m connection vath the proposed nse,
[] Any representauons made by the Gty coneemmg the project and reasonably rehed upon to the demment of the apphcant
The Gty Council may t~be tbe follovang acuons
(a) denythe relief request,
(b) grant the relief request, or
(c) grant the rebel request subject to condinons consistent vath the cntena set forth m the mrenm developmens regulauons
Any rehef granted by the Gry Council shell be the mimmum deviation from ordinance requirements necessary to prevent deprivation
of a vested property nght
SIGNATURE certlf'ymg' that these regulauons have been read and understood by the apphcant
/
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Agenda
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE' J~e 6, 2000
DEP~TMENT' Plying Dep~ent~
C~DCM/ACM. Dawd Hill, 349-8314~'~
SUBJECT - SUP-218 (Delta House)
Consider and take action on a request to extend the approval of a Specffic Use Permit (SLIP) for
a Fraternity house located on the southeast comer of W Oak and Fry Streets, at 1305 W Oak
Street The 0 75 acre site is zoned General Retml (GR) The proposal ~s to develop a nme (9)
bedroom fraternity house for the Delta Lodge The SUP was approved on June 15, 1999 by
Ordinance No 99-208
An SLIP for a fraternity house was approved on June 15, 1999 by ordinance No 99-208 (See
Attachment 2) Section 35-114 of the code states "A specffic use permit issued under this
d~wslon shall become null and void unless construction or use is substantially underway within
one (1) year of the ~ssuance of a permit, unless an extension of t~me is approved by the c~ty
council" On May 22, 2000 the Brotherhood of Delta Lodge requested that the time hmlt for the
SUP be extended for an additional year (See Attachmem 1)
~' The subject rote is located in the Downtown Umverslty Core district The general intent is to
allow a mm of uses and densities This proposal ~s in comphance w~th the comprehensive
plan
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The following is a chronology of SUP-218, commonly known as the Delta House
June 15, 1999 - SUP approved by City Council
May 22, 2000 - Request for one-year extenmon received
OPTIONS
1 Approve as submitted
2 Approve with conditions
3 Deny.
4 Postpone consideration
5 Table 1tern
ATTACHMENTS
1 Request for one-year extension
2 Ordinance No 99-208
R~y~m~tted
Douglas S IIPowell, AICP~
D~rector of Planmng and Development
Prepared by
Ass~tant Planning D~rector
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oRDINANcE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DE~ON, TE~S, ~PRO~G A SPEC~IC USE
PE~IT TO ~LOW A F~TE~Y HOUSE ON A 0 75 AC~ T~CT LOCATED AT
THE SOUTH~ST CO~R OF FRY S~ET ~ O~ ST~ET (LOT 1, BLOCK 22,
OF T~ COLLEGE ~DITION OF DENTON, TX), WIT~ A GE~ ~T~ (GR)
ZO~G DIST~CT CLASS~ICATION ~ USE DESIGNATION, PROVinG FOR A
PEN~TY ~ THE M~ ~O~ OF $2,000 00 FOR ~OLATIONS T~OF,
~ PROLOG FOR ~ EFFECTWE DATE (Z-99-026)
~AS, Robe~ A Bone, on behalf of Delta Lodge, ~c, o~m, lmtmted a r~uest
for a Specific Use Pe~lt to allow a ~ate~F house on a 0 75 acre tract located at ~e sou~west
comer of F~ Sffeet ~d O~ S~eet (~t 1, Block 22, of the College Addition of Denton, T~,
w~n a General Ret~l (GR) zomng dls~ct cl~s~ficat~on ~d use desx~at~on, ~d
~AS, on May 26, 1999, the Pl~ng ~d Zomng Co~ss~on reco~ended
approval of the requested Specific Use Pe~t, ~d
~AS, ~e C~ Council finds ~at the Sp~fic Use P~t ~s m comph~ce ~ the
Zomng Ord~ce ~d Denton Development PI~, ~d
~AS, in accord~ce with ~icle ~, Dlws~on 4, of Chapter 35 of ~e Code of
Ordm~ces of ~e C1W of Denton. Texm, the C~ Council finds that all of the following
conditions exist.
1. ~at the specific use w~ll be compatible with ~d not m3~ous to ~e use ~d
en~o~ent of other prope~ nor sl~flc~tly dlm~msh or impair prope~ v~ues
wt~in ~e ~edmte wcimW,
2. ~at ~e estabhs~ent of tho specific use wHI not ~mpede the no~al ~d orderly
development ~d improvement of s~o~dmg yacht prop~,
3 ~at adequate u~ht~es, access roads, ~ag~ ~d o~er necess~ supposing
facllmes have been or will be prowded,
4 ~at ~e des~. location, ~d ~gement of all ~veways ~d p~g ~aces
prowdes for ~o safe ~d convement movement of ve~cul~ ~d pedesm~ ~c
wl~out adversely ~fectmg ~e general pubhc or adjacent developments,
That adequate nms~ce prevention me~es have been or ~11 bo t~en to prevent
or con~ol offensive odor. ~es, dmt, noise, ~d wbrat~on,
6 ~at d~ect~onal h~g ~11 be prodded so ~ not to d~s~b or adv~ely affect
not.being prope~les, ~d
7 ~at ~ere is sufficient Imdscapmg ~d screemg to em~e h~ony ~d
compa~blhW wl~ ~jac~t
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That a specific use permit to allow a fi-atermty house on a 0 75 acre tract
located at the southwest coroer of Fry Street and Oak Street (Lot 1, Block 22, of the College
Addition of Denton, TX), within a General Retail (GR) zoning d~stnct classification and use
designation, as per the site plan and landscape plan attached hereto and Incorporated herein as
Exhibit A, is approved subject to the follownig conditions
1 That approval is subject to developnient according to the site plan and
landscaping plan attached hereto as Exhibit A,
2 That lighting on the property shall be designed and maintained so as not to shine
on or otherwise disturb surrounding property or to shine and project upward to
prevent the diffusion into the night sky, and
3 That an eight (8) foot masonry wall shall extend as indicated on the site plan by
staff
~ECTION II That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon
conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000 00 Each day that a provision of this ordinance
is violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense
SECTION III That this ordinance shall beconie effective fourteen (14) days from the
date of ItS passage, and the City Secretary Is hereby directed to cause the caption of this
ordinance to be pubhshed twice ~n the Denton Record-Chromcle, a daily newspaper published in
the City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days of the date of Its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED tins the/~-~day of ~ ,1999
ATTEST'
IENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
5 PAGE 2
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HI~RBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
6. PAGE 3
EXHIBIT
Agenda No ~
Agenda Item '-~ __
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date ~,/./~///'2Z;2 .~
AGENDA DATE' June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT General Government ~,~ t
CM/DCM/ACM' Mmhael W Jez, C~ty Manager
SUBJECT:
Consider approval of an ordmance approving an apphcataon form for an apphcant for a cable
telewmon francluse, settang a non-refundable apphcataon fee for the costs of rewew, ~ssuance,
and enforcement of the apphcataon, and prowd~ng an effective date
BACKGROUND:
Sectaon 8-31 of the c~ty's code of ordinances states that, "no hcense, franchise or renewal thereof
for cable telewsmn shall be issued except upon written apphcataon to the c~ty counml on an
apphcataon form prescribed by the c~ty council Each apphcant shall submit a nonrefundable
apphcataon fee as may be estabhshed by the c~ty councd to cover the costs of rewew, ~ssuance
and enforcement of franchises ~ssued pursuant to th~s chapter"
Th~s ~tem was first brought to council at the work session on August 11, 1998 At that tame,
Nortex Telcom had approached the c~ty about applying for a cable telewslon franchise At that
meetang, cotmc~l's dlrectaon was to proceed w~th the apphcataon form as presented, and to make
the mount of the nonrefundable apphcataon fee equal to the fee the c~ty was paying an outside
consultant to develop and rewew the apphcataon form
Th~s ~tem was brought back to council at their regular meetang on August 18, 1998 The
apphcataon form speeffieally referenced Nortex, and the mount of the apphcataon fee was set at
$5,000, wluch was the cost to the c~ty of the outside consultant However, Nortex wanted a
franchise agreement that was substantaally different from the c~ty's franchise w~th ~ts current
cable provider (at that tame, Marcus Cable) Counml postponed cons~derataon of th~s ~tem untal
more ~nformataon could be prowded regarding some of Nortex's franchise-related ~ssues
Ctty staff and Nortex contanued to meet and th~s ~tem was again brought to councd at a work
session on October 13, 1998 At that meetang, council was provided addmonal ~nformatlon
about changes that Nortex wanted to the emstang francluse agreement Cotmcd's d~rectaon
(which was also the staff recommendataon) was to bnng back for approval the proposed
apphcataon form along w~th a nonrefundable apphcat~on fee ~n the amount of $5,000, and offer
Nortex the same francluse agreement as the city had w~th Marcus Cable
After the raeetang, Nortex officials md~cated that they would probably not apply for a franchtse
under those terms Therefore, staff chd not bring th~s ~tem back for final councd approval
Council Agenda Cable Apphcat~on
June 6, 2000
Page 2 of 3
Another potential cable television franchise apphcant has now contacted the c~ty The
apphcat~oh form provided here for council's conmderat~on is a generic version of the apphcatlon
form presented in 1998 References to Nortex have been ehmmated, making the form useable by
any potential applicant The same form can also be used by Charter Communmatlons when they
apply for a renewal of their current franchise, which expires m 2003
The amount of the nonrefundable apphcat~on fee has been mmntamed at $5,000, whmh should
cover the city's costs associated with the rewew, tssuance, and enforcement of the franchise as
provided in Sec 8-31 of the c~ty code
OPTIONS
A Approve the appheaBon form and apphcatlon fee as presented
B Approve the application form and/or apphcat~on fee ~n some modffied form
C Do not approve either the appheatlon form or the apphcat~on fee
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Option A
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Couneil~ Boards~ Commission)
City Council work session August 11,1998
City Council regular meeting August 18, 1998
City council work session October 13, 1998
FISCAL, INFORMATION:
Revenue ~eutral Amount of appheatlon should cover c~ty's costs
ATTACHMENTS
1 Ordinance
2 Apphcatlon form
Respectfully submitted
Bietty Williams
Director of Management and Public Information
2
Council Agenda Cable Apphcat~on
June 6, 2000
Page 3 of 3
Prepared by
John Cabrales Jr
Pubhc Information Officer
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FORM
FOR AN APPLICANT FOR A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE, SETTING A NON-
REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE FOR THE COSTS OF REVIEW, ISSUANCE, AND
ENFORCEMENT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A FRANCHISE, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Section 8-31 of the Code of Ordinances of the C~ty of Denton requires that
no cable television franchise may be issued or renewed except upon written application to the
City Council on an application form prescribed by the C~ty Councd, and
WHEREAS, the City has hired a cable telewslon consultant, Charles Gramhch, to assist
~n the process ofprepanng the application form, and
WHEREAS, Section 8-31 of the Code of Ordinances reqmres that each applicant must
submit a non-refundable application fee, Much must be estabhshed by the City Council, to cover
costs of review, issuance, and enfomement, and
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council deems it m the public interest to approve the cable telew-
sion franchise apphcatlon form and to set a non-refundable application fee, NOW, THERE-
FORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDA1NS
~ The attached form entffied "C~ty of Denton, Texas Application for Cable
Television Francluse" is hereby prescribed, adopted, and approved as substantially in the terms
of the attached form, whmh is made a part of this ordinance for all purposes, for the use of any
cable television franchise applicant, whether seeking a new franchise or the renewal of an exist-
~ng franchise, in accordance with Section 8-31 of the Code of Ordinances
CTI~E_.Q~.LO_I~I~ The City Council hereby establishes a non-refundable application fee for
any apphcatlon for a cable television franchise ~n the nonrefundable amount of five thousand
dollars ($5,000)
SECTION 3. The City Manager or h~s designee ~s authorized to reqmre that any cable
television applicant complete the attached application form and provide all the reformation re-
qmred and such other information as the City Council may deem necessary to rewew the apph-
cant's legal, technical, and financial quahficatlons and ~ts ability to meet the future cable-related
needs and interests of the City
~ Tlus ordinance shall become effective ~mmedlately upon ~ts passage and
approval
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ., 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
APPLICATION FOR A CABLE TELEVISON FRANCHISE
Tim apphcation form Js to bo completed by any apphcant for an mmal cable televts~on franctuse or by
an emstmg Orantee requesting renewal of Llae cable television franchtse
The Cay of Denton, Texas ("Cay") requests that the Apphcant complete the following mfonnatton for
~ use m reviewing the Applicant's legal, teehmcal, and financnd q~ahtlcaUons and ~ abil~ to meet the
future cable-related needs and mterem of the co~anuty m accordance w~th Section 8-31 of the City
Code
All apphcat~ons received by the Cay l~om the apphcants for an h'ntlal cable televtstnn ~anchse or
a renewal will become the sole property of the City
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive lnfornudttles and/or
teehnicahttes where the best interest of the City may be served
Before subrmtting a proposal, each apphcant must
1 Examine the apphcat~on documents thoroughly
2 Familiarize hnmelf/herself w~th local condit~ons that may m any manner affect
performance under the francluse
3 Famflnm~ hnnsolf/hersolf voth federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations affecttng performance under the ~anctnse, including Chapter 8 of the
City Code
4 Carefully correlate the apphcation w~th the requtrements of ttus procedure and the
apphcat~on documents
The City may make such tnvest~gations as it deems necessary to determine the abthty of the
apphcant to perform pursuant to the Code of the City, and the apphcant shall furmsh to the City
all such mfonnat~on and data for tbs purpose as the City may request City staff may request
additional information or re,rise tins applicattnn form to fit changing ctrctunstances
The City reserves the right to reject any apphcattnn fl' the credence subrtntted by, or tnvest~gatwn
of, such applicant fads to satisfy the City that such apphcant ts properly qvAl~tied to carry out the
obhgat~ons of fha Code of the C,ty and to complete the work contemplated thereto
No cable telewsion franclme wdl be granted to any apphcant unless all reqmrements and requests
of the Cay regarding the legal, financial and techmcal q~.l~cattnns and the plans for the proposed
cable telev~sion system of the apphcant have been met, tncludtng comphance w~th all apphcable
reqmrements of the Cay Code
Apphcants, including all shareholders and part,es vath any interest tn the apphcant, shall subnut all
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requested information as provided by the terms of ttus procedure or the apphcatlon documents
The requested information must be complete and verified as true by the apphcant
Apphcants, including ail shareholders and part~es with any mterast m the apphcant, shall provide
the following information regarding other cable systems m winch they hold an interest of any
1 Locations of all other francl~ses and the dates of award for each locatlom
2 Estmmted construction costs and estmmted completion dates for each system.
3 Estimated number of mtles of construction and number of rmlas completed m each
system as of the date ofth~ apphcation.
4 Date for completion of construction as promised m the apphcat~on for each system
Apphcants, including all shareholders and part~es w~h any interest m the apphcant, shall provide
the City with any documents regarding pending apphcatioas for other cable systems, including but
not hmited to, the following
1 Location of other ~ancinse applications and date of apphcat:on for each system.
2 Estimated dates of franchise awards
3 Estm~ated number of miles of construction
4 Estimated construction costs
LEGAL
1 Co~taet
Please provide tho name, address, telephone number, fax num~ and e-maR address 0f
available) of the person that the CRy should contact regarding tbs appheat~ons
2 Identification of Owaers
a If a coq)oration, stato tho nam~ and addresses of all officers and chrectors and tho
number of shares held by each officer and dn~or Also provide ldent~cahon and
ownership mte~t for each no~l and benefioal owner of on~ percent (1%) or more
of apphcant's/ssued and outstanding stock ff an mcorporatad assocmt~on state thc
names, addresses and outstavdmg ownership interests of all members ami ultimate
benefioial owners.
b if a paxtna-shp, provide glent~ficatmn and ownershrp interest for all general and lmated
c If a proprietorship or other aglty, provide full ownership details
d If the apphcant ~s a subsldmry, vnll Rs parent corporahon guarantee thc obhgattons and
3 Has the Apphcant retained local counsel to represent the company m the renewal process? If
so, please ~dentu~y the ~ and atdicate which cormspondenee should he forwarded to them.
4 Has the Apphcant or any related entn'y or principal ever been conviet~xi m a vtul~q, al
proeead~ (felomes or nmd~rs) m which any of the following offenses w~re charged?
YES NO
Fraud, im~ry, e~tomor~
Tax evasion
P~,~~
o~n offs,
or o~ ~u~ ~
~b~ or ~c~ o~'
~ of~ pubhc
d~es
d False, rrasl~rlln$ or
deceptive advertis~
e An'a-trust v~olat~ons,
state or federal
f Vxolataom of FCC rules
g Conspn-a~ to cou~t m~y of
the foregoing offenses
D ~os~on of C~m~l Charges. If tl~ mxwler to m~y question above ~s yes, attach a sep~ate
statement descn~ng the disposmon of each ~im~r~l charge, including the date, court, sentence, or fine
Is the Apphcant, or related enUty or any prmcq~l a party to or has the Apphcant, or related
entity or any principal ever been a pm'ty to a cr~ proceeding m wl~ch ~t was held hable for any
of the following?
YES NO
U~mr or anta-
corc~peh'tive business practices
Ant~-trust wolataons (state
and federal) including
instances m winch consent
decrees were entered
V~olataons of secuntaes
laws (state and federal)
False, r~sleadmg or
deceptive adverttsmg
V~olafion of FCC rules
and regulations
D~sposlt~On of Cavil Procxeda~_. If the answer to any question above is yes, attach a separate
statement descn'bmg the cr/fl proceeding and state the chspos~on ofthat case
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6 Does tho Apphcant contend that any prov~on of the Cay Charter or Ordinances apphcable to
thelApphcant or the proposed cable system serving th~ Cay ~s or n~y be unlawful or
uuenforeenble?
l~IANCIAL
The eun~ finan~ condmon ofth~ Appheant ~s requested m order to have an und~ o£ the
flnane~l arnmgemen-ls that may nnpaet the continuing operations of the proposed cable system.
I What ~s the source and amoum of eqmty capital?
2 Is any of the eqmty capxtal borrowed?
3 What ~s the primary source and amount of debt?
4 Promde ti~ name of banks and/or lending ~Jtunons and specify the name and title of the bank
officer or lending officer who has authorized the financing
5 Please identify the terms of all debt financing
6 What interest rote?
7 What collateral ~s Lqvolved?
8 Who are the guarantors?
9 Please proxade all ~went tinaneml statemems that support financml mab~y of the proposed
cable system's openmons.
10 Please provado lastoncal fineneml statements (audited or revaewed, ff avatlable) for the past two
years for the Apphcant
11 Please supply documematton that assures the proposed the Apphcant's finanexal vnflahty, such
as lcgt~rs of coiiiii-dllll~rlt fi'om fLqlttlcial 1118tltBtlo~ which wlql demonstrate the availab[~ of
suffaeient timds to construct, operate and maintain tl~ cable telev~on system Lq the Cay
12 Please provide pro forrm finanmal proJect;om for the operataon of th~ proposed cable
televi~'on system in the Cay Please include detmled revenue and expense projections and
assumpttons for the operation of the cable telev~on system serving the Cay for the next five
yea~ Please include a sources and uses of funds
13 The leverage profile of the Apphcant ~s of concern to the Cay Please provade mformataon that
deseffoes the projected leverage profile of the Apphcant and related entmas at the end of the
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next five years. Please include th~ following mos m your answer total debt per subscnlx~ and
total debt per tho ruanmg rate cash flow
14 Please provide a narratwe that discusses the leverage profile of the Apphcant and related
ent~es to include a comparison of the leverage profile to other mult~le system operators in
the cable telev~on mdust~/and the antacid, ed effect of the lever~e l~ofile on the financ~
ability of tho Applicant to construct, operate and maintain the proposed cable television system
m the City
15 Please prey. de current financial statements for all owners of five percent (5%) or greater
owuersh~p interest in the Apphcant.
Any other mibrmat~on that the Apphcant uasbes to provatc which wfll help the C~'y develop an
accurate picture of the finsncml concht~on of the Apphcant w~l be welcomed
TECHNICAL
Th~s Section includes techmcal questions relatlu~ to the Applicant's proposed cable systent
1 Descn~oe m detail the geographic area w~tlun the C~ty where the Apphcant proposes to
offer cable telews~on serwces and a schedule for bufldout Inchcate the approyamate location
on a map, or by description, of the fixed system ib. clhtles, mcludlng tower, satelilte earth
stations, rmcrowave links The routes of the uares, cables and other tbciht~es
2 ff any of the proposed cable television system ~s to be installed overhead, ¢,adence the
surplus space available for locating the proposed cable telewslon system on ex~sting ut~hty
poles along the proposed route
3 Does the Apphcant intend to mterconuect the proposed cable televis~on system w~th other
cable television systems, telecommumcat~ons systems or open wdeo systems?
4 Presuming the Apphcant obtains a cable televis~on fi-anchtse from the C~', please descn'be
the types of services the Applicant plans to pro,ode through ~ts cable televis~on system or
any other system by answering the following quast~ons
a Does the Apphcant plan to offer pnvate, switched telephone services to
customers?
b Does the Appheant plan to ofit-r local switched telephone service to City residents
e~ther through its own facilities or as a resale carner?
c Does the Apphcant plan to offer long distance services either through xts own
fac~ht~es or as a resale carrier9
d Does the Appheant plan to offer customers tugh-speed data transrmss~on servaces?
e Does the Apphcant plan to offer customers Intcmet access capabiht~es?
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f Does the Apphcant plan to offer wdeo conferencmg serwces to customers?
g Does the Applicant plan to offer any type of wdeo programming service to its
customers, including cable telewslon, open wdeo system service, or wdeo dud tone
service?
h Does the Applicant plan to offer w~relcss telecommumcatlons sen~ces to
customers?
Does the Apphcant mtcud to lease or sell transrmsslon capacrty on its system to
other entxties?
If any of the questions above were answered "Yes," please descn'be m detml to whom, how and
when such services or facilities are planned to be offered
5 Prowde a schedule and completion dates for development and construction of the
Apphcant's proposed cable television system The schedule for buddout should set forth
the approximate starting and completion dates of construction of the system and the dates
service will actually be available to the areas named
6 Please iden~fy and prow& the following reformation regarding the Appheant's proposed cable
telavis~on systenx
a Begianmg date of construction of system.
b Number of downstream channels
c Number of upstream channels, d~scuss and descn"ce any institutional networks and
mterconnectlon services
d Channel Format (Check one)
Standard Careers
Harmomcally Related Careers
Other (please desm'ee
e Number ofpubhc access channels
f Complete fee schedule mcluchng subscription fees and other charges
g Quality of serv~e ~s including Apphcant's procedure for handling customer
complmnts
Hours of Operetlon.
7 Indicate the anticrpeted channel capacity of the proposed cable telewslon system
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Downstream
# of video charmels
# ofaucho-only charnels
# of data charnels
# ofvo~ channels
Upstream
# ofxqdeo cbatmels
# of audio-only charnels
# of data channels
# of voice channels
System Design
a What are the system's demgn parameters?
b What ~s the longest tnmk amphtier cascade?
¢ How many line extenders m cascade?
d What are the pro3ected worst-ease distomon charaoterlst~¢s?
Has the Apphcant ever had a business hcense, u~luchng a hcense obtained fi'om the FCC
revoked, suspended or the renewal thereof demed, or ~s the Apphcant a party to proceedings
regulaUon governing a cable television system owned or operated by ~t?
Has the Apphcant ever nurtured liUgatmn against a francl~ng authority or has a franctusmg
authority mitmted htigat~on against it? If so, xtentify the francl~smg authority revolved, the
court or adnmastmtn, e agency in wl~ch that ht~gation was docketed, the nature of the
controversy that was the source of the ~gaUon, the dL~pomtion or result of that ht~gaUon, and
any other relevant facts
Has the Apphcant been crted by any francl~sing authority for not meeting the Federal Customer
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Serwo Standards or Customer Service Standards set out m any local fi-a~ a/reem~ or
ordinance?
Any other mfornv~n that the Apphca~ ~h~s to l~c which will help us develop an accurate
p~cture olive technical condition ofthe operation w~l be welcomed.
Apphcant must subnat with tho completed applr, at~n a non-refutable apphcat~on fee m thc amount
of $ to cover the costs of rowew, muance and enlb~ of tho proposed
I cert~ that I am authorized to execute tins Apphcat~on on behalf of the Apphcant I further
understand that Lf there are material omissions of lnfOrlllatlon requested by tlns Application or
deh~rately false answers given to questions on th~ Apphcatlon, the C~ty of Denton, Texas, may
revoke any fi'anchise, permit or license it has granted tn reliance on the answers prowded by
Applicant to this Application.
Date ,
Name of Apphcant
By
Notary S~gnature Line
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Agenda NOm~_
AGe:lVD* IN~OP. MAT[ON SH~ICT agenda Ire
Oate ~/~/~
AGE~A DA~: June ~
DEP~T~: En~ug &
C~A~: Dave ~fll: Z49~14
S~CT
Cons~d~ ~ or&n~ of ~e C~ of Dmto~ Te~, pmw~g for ~e ~ng of St~hon Way to B~g
Horn Trml; ~d prow~g ~ eff~ve ~te
BACKGRO~
~e Ci~ of ~t~ ~y ~ a ~ n~e of s~d~ s~llmg ~d pron~cm~on to "S~hon Way" m
ex~m~ ~n ~e ~omte D~ Cl~ L~ml~ It w~ d~d~ ~at ~e s~ n~e be ch~g~ m
o~ to p~ cl~ ~d s~mph~ ~s~ng
o~0~
Not apph~ble
~CO~ATION
S~ mdo~ ~e appmv~ of ~e R~m~
P~OR ACTION~W (Co~ne~ Bo~ Commi~in~]
N~ apph~ble
~SC~ ~O~TION
None
A~ch~
Resp~ly su~R~
Stall,on Way street to be renamed
to ag Hom Tm~l
"~.~,hp [] ~'~"~P [] ~'~'~P Not to Scale
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
RENAMING OF STALLION WAY TO BIG HORN TRAIL, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2000, the final plat of Sundown Ranch, Phase 2, was filed for
record m Cabinet R, Page 270 of the Plat Records of Denton County, Texas, and
WHEREAS, other street names of similar spelhng and pronuncmhon to "Stalhon Way"
already exist within the corporate Denton c~ty hmlts, and
WHEREAS, said renaming will slmphfy street names and prowde for more consistent
addressing, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 The street offimally designated as Stallion Way, being a pubh¢ street
connecting P~nto Drive to Hollow Radge Drive, as illustrated ~n the attached Exhibit "A", which
~s incorporated and made a part hereof, is renamed to B~g Horn Trml
SECTION 2 That the D~rector of Planmng and Development ~s thrected to amend the
officml map of the C~ty of Denton to reflect the change m the street name as prowded herein
SECTION 3 That flus ordinance shall become effective ~mmed~ately upon ~ts passage
and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus the day of ,2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY: CITY ATTORNEY
BY ~ ~_ ,
~,oendaltem~,
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET '
AGEHDA DATE June 6, 2000 ' [
DEPARTMENT Economic Development Department
ACM David Hill, Assistant City Manager, Development Servmes ~/~ ~
SUBJECT
Consider approval of a resolution of the C~ty Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
replacing a pohcy for tax abatement for the C~ty of Denton to estabhsh gmdehnes and
cnterm governing tax abatement agreements, and declarmg an effective date
BACKGROUND
Staff presented a draft Tax Abatement Policy as proposed by the Jmnt Tax Abatement
Committee at the February 22, 2000 Council Meeting The document m your backup
highhghts changes made to the document presented m February
Slgmficant changes
1 At the February meeting, staff requested d~rect~on as to whether abatement should be
considered on any port~on ora project's land valuation, over and above its value at
the time of the agreement It was Councd's desire to exclude any and all land
valuation from consideration for abatement Th~s ~s reflected on page 8
2 Counml Member Young requested we include language that would require or at least
encourage tax abatement apphcants to h~re m~nonty mt]zens of Denton D~scussmn
regarding the legality of such a reqmrement lead to a request of staff to research other
reties to determine if there were other pohmes w~th th~s language None of the forty
cities contacted had such language m thmr pohc]es However, some reties
encouraged tax abatement apphcants to utthze Mmomy Business Enterprises
(MBE's) - also known as Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) - when
contracting for construction, supplies or servxces We have Included sxmflar language
on page 13
In addxtmn, two cities (Fort Worth and Grand Prame) encouraged applicants to make
every effort to recrmt from Census tracts ~dent~fied as low-to-moderate ~ncome
These two reties have programs w~th~n their organization that assist low-mod Income
residents m finding jobs In Denton, the local Texas Workforce Commission office
prowdes this serwce to qualffied citizens based on need We have ~ncluded language
on page 13 to encourage h~nng of lnd~wduals ~n our low-to-moderate ~ncome census
tracts
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3 An additional paragraph addressing tax abatement ~ncent~ves for abandoned bmld~ngs
appears on page 9 of your backup Abatement apphcatlons typically deal w~th new
bmldmgs or major expansions of emstmg businesses When a company or developer
purchases a burldmg that has s~gmflcantly decreased tn value over a period of t~me,
renovation of the property to meet their needs may be very costly, yet the actual
~ncmase in valuation of the braiding may not reflect the ~nvestment The Committee
has included language that would allow the Council to consider another approach
In order to encourage redevelopment of abandoned bmld~ngs (those that have been
vacant for a minimum of five years or have substantially dechned ~n apprmsed value)
the Council may wmve the m~mmum threshold of valuation and/or exceed the 50%
abatement maximum Abatement would not be apphed to valuation that currently
exists on the tax roll, but only apply to any ~ncrease ~n value For example, ~f a
bmldmg ~s currently on the tax roll at $10 mflhon and as a result of the purchase and
renovation, the valuation ~ncreases to $12 mdhon Only the $2 mdhon ~ncrease
would be eligible for abatement
As w~th all other apphcatlons, redevelopment abatements would be considered on a
case-by-case basis, and the Council would not be under any obhgat~on to approve an
apphcat~on
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
The prewous tax abatement policy expired January 27, 2000 If adopted, the proposed
tax abatement pohcy would be m effect for two years The pohcy could be amended with
a super-maJority vote by City Counml prior to its two-year life
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The Joint Tax Abatement Committee recommends approval of the attached pohcy
FISCAL INFORMATION
None
EXHIBITS
Resolution
Tax Abatement Policy
Respectfully submitted
~L~n~dd Rathf~, D~rector - 1~
Economm Development Department
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
REPLACING A POLICY FOR TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DENTON TO
ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA GOVERNING TAX ABATEMENT
AGREEMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on January 21, 1998, the C~ty Council adopted gmdehnes and cntena,
known as the Denton Pohcy for Tax Abatement, pasmng Resolution No R98-004, and
WHEREAS, that Tax Abatement Pohcy has now expired, and
WHEREAS, the C~ty Counml desires to promote economic development w~thm Denton,
and
WHEREAS, providing tax abatement and other economm development incentives w~th~n
the City and ~ts extratemtonal junsdmt~on w~ll hkely contribute to the economic development of
Denton by encouraging major mvestment and the creation of jobs, and
WHEREAS, the Property Development and Tax Abatement Act, Chapter 312 of the Tex
Tax Code, allows the c~ty to estabhsh 1ts own criteria for tax abatement and the City has
previously adopted gmdehnes for tax abatement and resolutions No R90-018 and R98-004, and
WHEREAS, the Joint Committee on Tax Abatement, composed of representatives of the
City of Denton, the Denton Independent School District, and Denton County have recommended
a new Tax Abatement Policy to replace the expired policy, which is attached hereto as the
Denton Policy for Tax Abatement, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it ~n the pubhc interest to contanue to be ehg~ble for
particlpataon m tax abatement and to adopt the new policies, gmdelmes and criteria govermng
tax abatement agreements to be known as the Denton Policy for Tax Abatement, NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES
~ That the pohces, gmdehnes and criteria found an the Denton Pohcy for Tax
Abatement, attached hereto ~s Exhibit A and made a part of tins Resolution and incorporated
hereto for all purposes, are m all things approved and adopted From and agter the effectave date
of this Resolution, the attached Denton Pohcy for Tax Abatement shall constitute pohcy
gmdehnes and criteria governing tax abatement agreements for the C~ty of Denton in accordance
w~th Chapter 312 of the Tex Tax Code
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SECTION 2 That pursuant to Tex Tax Code Sectxon 312 002(c) the gmdehnes and
criteria adopted hereto shall be effectwe for two (2) years, dunng which t~me the gmdel, nes may
be amended or repealed by a vote of~/4 of the members of the Council
SECTION 3 That the City Council hereby reasserts ~ts decls~on to become ehg~ble to
partxmpate m tax abatement The C~ty Council prowdes certmn tax ~ncent~ves apphcable to
business enterprises m various remvestment zones which are estabhshed m the C~ty, m
accordance w~th the apphcable provisions xn Chapter 312 of the Tex Tax Code and ~n
accordance w~th the gu~dehnes and cntena estabhshed m the attached Exhibit A
SECTION 4 That th~s resolution shall become effective ~mmedmtely upon ~ts passage
and approval at the regular meeting of the C~ty Council of the City of Denton, Texas, on the 6th
day of June, 2000, at whmh meeting a quorum was present and whmh meeting was held m
accordance w~th the prows~ons ofTex Gov 't Code §551 001, et seq
PASSED AND APPROVED tlus the _ day of ,2000
EULINEBROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENN~ERWALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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DENTON POLICY FOR
TAX ABATEMENT
I GENERAL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Denton (City) and the Denton Independent School District (DISD) are committed to the
promotaon of l~gh quality development in all parts of the city and to an ongmng improvement in the quality
ofhfe for its cltazens Insofar as these object~ves are generally served by the enhancement and expansion of
the local economy, the City and DISD wall, on a case-by-case bas~s, g~ve consideration to prov~&ng tax
abatement as a stimulus for economic development ~n Denton It is the policy of the City and DISD that smd
consideration will be provaded ~n accordance with the procedures and cmena outhned ~n this document
Nothing herein shall ~mply or suggest that the City or DISD are under any obhgatlon to provide tax
abatement to any apphcant
Denton County ad valorem taxes also may be abated, however, applications will be considered
separately under the gu~dehnes of the Denton County tax abatement policy
All apphcants shall be considered on a case-by-case bas~s Abatements will be considered only as
inducements to generate development that otherwise would not occur Abatements will not be considered if
construction of a project already has begun
Tax abatements, as described in tlus policy, will be avmlable for new and/or existing facilities and
structures and for busmesses wanting to locate, expand or modernize basic industries, corporate office
headquarters or d~stnbut~on centers, except as tbas pohcy may be limited for property described in Section
312 211 (a) of the Texas Property Tax Code (Vemons Texas C~vll Statutes Annotated, hereinafter referred to
as "Tax Code ")
II JOINT TAX ABATEMENT COMMITTEE
Requests for tax abatement shall be reviewed by the Jolm Committee on Tax Abatemem, satd
Committee being comprised of two elected officials each from the C~ty, the DISD and Denton County One
additional staff person from each jttnsdmtlon shall be appointed to serve as a nonvoting, ex officm member
of the committee
The Joint Committee on Tax Abatement serves as a recommending body to the taxing empties
regarding whether economic development incentives should be offered m each ~nd~wdual case Its
recommendatmn shall be based upon an evaluation of ~nformataon submitted ~n the tax abatemem
apphcatlon and any additional reformation requested by the Committee or presented to the Committee The
Tax Abatement Apphcataon ~s presented as Exhibit A of th~s pohcy All meetings of the Jo~m Committee
shall be held m comphance w~th the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code
III VALUE OF INCENTIVES
The criteria outlined in the Apphcat~on will be used by the Jmm Commxttee on Tax Abatemem tn
determining whether or not it is m the best interests of the affected taxxng ent~t~es to recommend that tax
abatement be offered to a particular project Specific considerations vail tnclude the degree to whmh the
~ndlvldual project furthers the goals and objectives of the commumty as described in the Demon
Comprehensive Plan, as well as the relative impact of the project New, expanding and modernizing
businesses may be considered for abatement ff the nummmn threshold, as described ~n Table 1 below, ts
met
Once a determination has been made that tax abatement should be offered, the value and term of the
abatement may be determined by referencing the follovong table
TABLE 1 Establishes a framework for consldenng the length of abatement according to assessed real
property value of Improvements and of tangible personal property located on the real property
VALUE OF STRUCTURE
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY YEARS OF PERCENTAGE OF
IN MILLION DOLLARS ABATEMENT ABATEMENT
100 10 15- 25%
80 9 15- 25%
65 8 15- 25%
50 7 15-25%
35 6 15- 25%
20 5 15- 25%
15 4 15- 25%
10 3 15- 25%
5 2 15-25%
To qualify, compames must meet the mimmum threshold of the policy in the first 24 months from
the execution of the agreement or as specified in the tax abatement agreement
If upon initial application a project qualifies for tax abatement under the guidelines set forth tn this
pohcy, the taxing entitles may consider granting an additional 5% abatement for each one of the following
factors provided, however, that the total tax abatement does not exceed 50% annually or continue for a
period of more than ten years No applicant may receive credit for more than five of the following factors
· The project wall occupy a bmldlng that has been vacant for at least two years,
· The project wall create high-skilled, tugh-paylng jobs as documented by the applicant, (A
breakdown of number of jobs per job classfficatlon and entry level wage per classification will be
used to determine ehgibihty),
The project wall involve a slgmficant relationship with one of the two universities in Denton,
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· At least 25% of the newjobs created by the project vail be filled by Denton residents,
· The project will prowde knowledge-based jobs (at least 25 percent of jobs reqmre college
bachelors degree at entry level),
· The project will donate s~gnlficant pubhc art to the commumty (To quahfy, donation must be
approved by Greater Denton Arts Council and C~ty Cotmcd),
· The project vail donate s~gmfieant matenals/eqmpment to the pubhc schools (To quahfy,
donation must be approved by DISD and C~ty Cotmcfl ),
· The project w~ll create ~mprovements to the Denton Central Business D~stnct,
· The project w~ll result ~n the formation of a bus~ness park,
· The project ~s an ~nternaUonal or national headquarters facility
The total tax abatement may not exceed 50% annually for ten years All abatements are subject to
final approval of the C~ty Council and DISD Board of Trustees, or the County Comm:ss~oner's Court Even
though a project may meet the criteria as set forth ~n th~s pohcy, an apphcatlon may be denied at the
d~scretlon of the C~ty Council and/or DISD Board of Trustees. ~ ~ ~
~~[~3~t~ The thresholds as described ~n Table 1 are considered gardehnes for
estabhsh~ng the Tax Abatement Agreement terms However, the C~ty and DISD may determine that a lower
or h~gher percentage and/or a shorter or longer term of abatement may be more approprmte for an tnd~vldual
project If abatement ~s approved, the C~ty and DISD may consider applying all or a pomon of the
abatement m the first year or dunng any shorter period vatban the term of the tax abatement agreement For
example, an approved abatement of 25 percent for four years may be apphed as 100 percent abatement lor
one year
To receive tax abatement from the C~ty, the owner of the project must enter into a contract with
Denton Mumc~pal Electric Utthtles to prowde electric servme for a period of not less than five years and
mmntaln performance of contractual obhgat~ons for the full period of the contract, unless located ~n an area
in wtuch the Denton Mumclpal Electric Uttht~es is not certffied to serve Upon reconunendat~on of Denton
Municipal Electric Ut~lmes, th~s reqmrement may be wmved
Prehm~nary Appheat~on
IV PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES
Any person, orgamzatmn or corporation desmng that the C~ty or DISD consider prowdmg tax
abatement to encourage locatmn or expansion of facilities w~th~n the hm~ts of the jur~sd~ctmns shall be
reqmred to comply w~th the following procedural gmdehnes Nothing within these gmdehnes shall imply
or suggest that either the C~ty or DISD is under any obhgatlon to provide tax abatement to any
applicant
A Apphcant shall complete the attached "Apphcatmn for Tax Abatement"
B Apphcant shall prepare a map or other documents pmvadang the follovang
· precise locataon of the property and all roadways vathan 500 feet of the site
· ex~stlng uses and conditions of real property
· proposed improvements and uses
· any proposed changes an zomng
· compatabflaty vath the Denton Comprehensave Plan and apphcable braiding codes and Caty
ordinances
C A complete legal description shall be provaded Apphcant shall complete all forms and
information detmled m the Appheataon and submat all mformataon to the Caty Manager, Caty of
Denton, 215 E McKmney, Denton, TX 76201
D All mformataon m the apphcataon package detailed above will be revaewed for completeness
and accuracy Addataonal information may be requested as needed
E The apphcataon will be dlstrlbuted to the appropriate City and DISD departments for antemal
revaew and comments Addatlonal lnformataon may be requested as needed
F Copies of the complete appheat~on package and staff comments will be prowded to the Jmnt
Committee on Tax Abatement
G Fiscal agents of the Caty, DISD and County wall revaew the appllcataon for comments and
recommendataon Addmonal mformataon may be requested as needed
Consideration of the Apphcatlon
H The Jmnt Commattee on Tax Abatement vail consader the apphcatlon at a regular or called
meeting(s) Additional information may be requested as needed
I The recommendation of the Joant Commattee on Tax Abatement will be forwarded, vath all
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relevant materials, to the chief adnumstrat~ve officer of each taxing entity
J If the C~ty Council of Denton decides to grant a tax abatement, ~t shall call a pubhc hearing to
donslder estabhshment of a tax relnvestment zone ~n accordance vath Section 312 201 of the
Tax Code The remvestment zone must meet one or more of the criteria of Sectaon 312 202 of
the Tax Code
K The Cxty Council of Denton shall hold a public heanng and determine whether the project ~s
"feasible and practical and would be of benefit to the land to be included walun the zone and
C~ty after the exp~ratxon of the tax abatement agreement m accordance w~th Sectmn 312 201"
Specxal conslderatmn shall be given to pohc~es noted m the Denton Comprehensive Plan when
designating a tax remvestment zone
L The Cxty Council of Denton may consider adoptmn of an ordinance desxgnatmg the area
described m the legal descnptaon of the proposed project as a commermal/mdustnal tax
abatement zone
M The Cxty Council may consider adoptmn of an ordinance or resolution approving the terms and
condattons of a contract between the Cxty and the apphcant govermng the prowsxon of the tax
abatement and the commxtments of the apphcant, including all the terms reqmred by Sectmn
312 205 of the Tax Code and such other terms and condmons as the Cxty Council may reqmre
Should the commitments subsequently not be satisfied, the tax abatement shall be null and
void (unless the tax abatement agreement prowdes for a recapture of the property tax revenue
lost propomonate to a partial fmlure to meet the n~mmum thresholds set forth m the
agreement) and all abated taxes shall be prod ~mmedmtely to the C~ty of Denton and all other
taxing junsdlcUons partlclpattng in the tax abatement agreement Provisions to this effect shall
be incorporated into the agreement
N The governing boches of Denton County and DISD may consider raUficataon of and
pamclpatlon in the tax abatement agreement between the City of Denton and the apphcant
O The C~ty and DISD reserve the authority to enter into tax abatement agreements at dlffenng
percentages and/or terms as set forth ~n the guidelines of this policy, consistent w~th the
requirements of the Tax Code
Any tax abatement agreement will address various issues, including but not limited to, the following
1 General description of the project,
2 Amount of the tax abatement and percent of value to be abated each year,
3 Method of calculating the value of the abatement,
4 Duration of the abatement, including commencement date and termination date,
5 Legal description of the property,
6 gand, number, location and timetable of planned improvements,
7 Specffic terms and conditions to be met by apphcant,
8 The proposed use of the facthty and nature of construction,
9 Conlxactual obhgat~ons in the event of default, wolat~on of terms or conditions, dehnquem
taxes, recapture, administration and assignment
Annual Evaluation
Upon completion of constxuctlon, the Joint Committee on Tax Abatement shall receive from the C~ty
Manager an annual evaluation of each abatement to insure compliance with the agreement and to report
possible wolataons of the agreement to the taxing entities After new tax base numbers are received ~n July
of each year, the C~ty Manager and bas staff vail have mnety (90) days to rewew and prepare a breakdown of
those figures
Transfer or Assignment
A contract for tax abatement may be ~'ansferred or assigned by the original apphcant to a new owner
upon approval by the various taxing junsdmt~ons at, er such a recommendation ~s made by the Joint
Committee on Tax Abatement
S/TAX ABATEMENTXTAX ABATEMENT POLICY 2000 FINAL DRAFT
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EXIHRIT A
The City of Denton
Tax Abatement A }llcation
About the Application
The Tax Abatement Application provides the City with specific information on the project The information
requested In the Appheatlon is designed to address the criteria developed within the City of Denton's Tax
Abatement Policy The reformation serves as the basis for fiscal analysis and overall project evaluation This
evaluation Is provided to Council Members and serves as a source document during City Council deliberations
The Apphcatton And The Agreement
Specific information from the Application (hke value of new investment and employment commitments) ~s
incorporated into the Abatement Agreement In fact, the Application is an attachment to the Agreement Since the
agreement is a ,binding contract, it is unportant that each question on the application be answered m full and as
realistically as possible Sunply put, the application is part of the process from start to funsh so you'll want to make
sure you're comfortable with the contents
When Is The Apphcat~on Fznal~
The answer to this question is very sunple When you tell us, "It's final" It is not uncommon for a property
owner(s) to st~bmlt numerous Applications as drafts for informational and evaluative purposes only As
conversations continue, the property owner will submit a fmahzed version of the Application that includes all of the
commitments agre~l to during the discussions
What About Confidenttahty ~
Section 312 003 of the Texas Tax Code makes confidential reformation provided to the City as a part of th~s
application that describes the specific processes or business activities to be conducted or the equipment or other
property to be located on the property This reformation is not subject to public disclosure until the tax abatement
agreement is executed Section 522 131 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Pubhe Information Act) makes
confidential information which relates to economic development negotiations between the City and a bus~ness
prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand m or near the territory of the City The information must
relate to a trade secret of the business prospect, commercial or financial mformatlon which the busmess prospect
can demonstrate based on specific factual evidence that disclosure would cause substantial competitive harm to the
person from whom the reformation was obtained or reformation about a financial or other incentive being offered to
the business prospect by the City or by another person Information about a financial or other incentive being
offered to the business prospect is required to be disclosed when an agreement is made with a business prospect
The City Is subject to disclosing most records and documents upon request under the Public Information Act
Accordingly, please dearly indicate and mark any reformation you consider proprietary Tlas would include
anytinng m y6ur apphcatian which you consider a trade secret, commercial or financial information wInch
you can demonstrate by specific factual ewdonce that would cause substantml competitive harm ff d~sclnsed,
mformaaon which describes the specific processes or business actlwt~es to be conducted or the eqmpment or
other property for which the tax abatement ~s sought, any f'manend or other mcenave you may be seelang
from the City or any other reformation you deem to be confidenaal under the law
Who ts Authorized To Sign the Applwatton~
Because the Apphcatlon itself is non-binding, the person signing need not be the property owner or even an
individual duly authorized to sign on behalf of the property owner However, d an Agreement is reached, the
Application will be an attachment to the Agreement and its contents will be binding through the authorized signature
required on the Agreement
City of Denton
Tax Abatement Application
C~ty of Denton
City Manager's Office
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8307
(940) 349-8596 FAX
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APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
Property Owner
Company or Project Name
Mathng Address
Telephone I Fax No
Contact Name
Title
Mailing Address
Telephone [ Fax No
2 Provide a chronology of plant openings, closing and relocations over the past 15 years
3 Provide a record of mergers and financial restructuring during the past 15 years
4 Will the occupants of the project be owner or lessee9 If lessee, are occupancy commitments already
existing?
5 Is the project a relocation of existing facility or a new facthty to expand operations? If relocation, give
current location
6 If an existing Denton business, will project result in abandonment of exlstmg facility9 If so, the value of the
ex~stmg facility will be subtracted from the value of the new famhty to arrive at total project value
7 Property DescnpUon
- Attach a copy of the legal description detaflmg property's metes and bounds
- Attach map of proJect including all roadways, land use and zoning wnh~n 500 feet ofsae
8 Current Value Attach copy of latest property tax statement from the Denton County Central Appraisal
District (include both real and personal property)
9 Increased Value/Estimated Total Cost of Project
Structures $ S~te Development $
Personal Property $ Other Improvements $
10 Indicate amount of tax abatement and number of years requested for each taxing entity
C~ty of DenOn % years
Denton Independent School District % years
Denton County % years
L~st any other fmanmal incentives this project will request/receive
Estimated Freeport Exemption $
Emmated Electric Utility Industrial Development Rider $
Esumated Watar/Wastewater Infrastructure Assistance $
11 Give a brief description of the actlwtlas to be performed at th~s location, ~ncludmg a description of products
to be produced and/or services to be provided
12 ProJect Constructton Phase
A Estimate percentage of project development and construction dollars to be spent w~th Denton based
contractors or sub-contractors
Constructton costs $ I Percentage local contractors
B Constmctton Employment Estimates
Start Date (Mo/Yr) Completion Date (Mo/Yr)
No &Construction Jobs Estimated Total Construction Payroll $
C Describe any off-site tnfrastmcture requirements
· Water
· Wastewater
· Streets
· Drainage
· Other
13 Project Operation Phase Provide employment tnformatlon for the number of years tax abatement Is
requested
At ProJect
Existing Start Date At Term of
Employment Informatton Operation (mo/yr) Abatement
(ff applicable) / __
A Total number of permanent, full-t~me jobs
B Employees transferred from outstde Denton
C Net permanent full-trine jobs (A minus B )
E Total annual payroll for all permanent, full-time
jobs (A)
F Types of jobs created Ltst the job t~tles and number of poslt~ons m each category that w~ll be employed
at the facthty Provtde average wage for each category
G Estimate annual utthty usage for project
Electric $ Water $
Wastewater $ Gas $
14 Describe any other threct benefits to the City of Denton as a result of this project (e g, sales tax revenue or
project elements ldentffied tn Tax Abatement Pohcy, Sectton lid
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15 Is property zoned appropriately9 Yes No
Current zoning
Zoning reqmred for proposed project
Anticipated variances
l 6 Is property platted? Yes No
Will replattmg be necessary Yes No
17 D~scuss any env~ronmantal impacts created by the project
A L~st any permits for which applicant must apply Applicant will be required to provide C~ty w~th copies
of all applications for environmental permits upon completion of apphcat~on(s)
B Provide record of compliance to all environmental regulations for the past five years
18 Provide specific detml of any businesses/residents that will be d~splaced and assistance that will be available
from the requesting company
19 Provide description of any historically slgndicant area included within the project's area as determined by the
Historic preservation Officer If any, give detail of how the h~stoncally slgmficant area will be preserved
20 Justification for Tax Abatement Request Substantiate and more fully describe the justlficauon for th~s
request Include the amount of the abatemant requested and show how ~t will contribute to the financial
vlabdity of the project Submit attachments if necessary
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21 List additional abatement factors to be considered for this project as outhned on pages 3 and 4 of the tax
abatement pohcy
22 Financial Information Attach a copy of the latest audited financial statement or, in the case of a new project,
a business plan
This tax abatement application 15 submitted with the acknowledgement that additional certffied financial information may be
required
Authorized Signature
Date
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ADenda Item /--//~-'
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT Legal Department
CM/DCM/ACM Herbert L Prouty, City Attorney
SUBJECT - An ordinance authonz]ng the City Manager to execute contracts for professional
legal services with the law firms of Strasburger & Price, L L P and the law firm of Bucek &
Frank to imtlate and prosecute ht]gat]on agmnst TXU Electric & Gas and to perform other legal
services m accordance w~th the contracts for professional legal services, authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor, and providing an effective date
PRIOR ACTION - At your April 4, 2000 meeting, you authorized the C~ty's attorneys to ~mtlate
bt]gatlon against TXU Electric & Gas ("TXU") to recover dehnquent franchme fees and to
prevent TXU Electric from operating w~thln the Ctty on the C~ty's streets and rights-of-way
w~thout obtmmng a franchise from the C~ty The ordinance authorized the City Attorney to seek
the assmtance of outs]de counsel Due to the fact that th~s lawsmt meets the defimt]on of
complex hr]gat]on, may eventually involve multiple parties, involves well over $1 mdllon ~n
dtsputed franchise fees, and wall probably be wgorously opposed by TXU, we advised the hmng
of outs]de counsel
BACKGROUND - After the Council authorized the ht~gat]on agmnst TXU, we contacted a
number of law firms that have experience in munm~pal law and the franchise fee utd]ty area to
determine ~f they would be interested ~n submitting a proposal to represent the C~ty ~n th~s
lmgatmn We received proposals back from four law firms We evaluated the proposals m
accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, whmh reqmres that contracts
be awarded solely on the basra of demonstrated competence and qualfficat~ons for the type of
services to be performed The firms were evaluated on the bas~s of resources devoted to the
lmgatmn, experience of the firm in ht]gat]ng franchme fee disputes and s~mflar municipal ~ssues,
and the overall ht]gatmn approach or plan Based on my evaluation of the proposals, I am
recommending that the C~ty employ the Strasburger & Price law firm and the Bucek & Frank
law firm to ass]st them in the soluntatmn of other crees to jmn the ht~gat~on and In certain other
tasks The reasons for my recommendatmn of these law firms and the selectmn process ~s more
fully discussed in the City Attorney's Status Report
OPTIONS - The City Council appears to have at least the following options
1 Employ the law firms of Strasburger & Price and Bucek & Frank to ass]st the City
Attorney's office in untmt~ng ht]gat~on agmnst TXU to collect the outstanding dehnquent
franchise fees and seek a jud]cml determination that TXU needs to obtmn an electric
franchise or similar consent from the C~ty Counml to continue to operate w~thln the City
of Danton
Agenda Information Sheet
May 16, 2000
Page 2
2 Proceed with ht~gat~on, but w~th the selection of one of the other firms that submitted a
proposal, rather than the recommended firms
3 Proceed w~th llt~gat~on, but submit a new request for proposals to determine ff we can
obtmn additional law firms that are quahfied and wllhng to undertake fins ht~gat~on
4 Direct the C~ty Attorney's office to lmtlate litigation w~thout the assmtance of outside
counsel
I recommend that the Council choose option 1 and approve the ordinance to h~re the law firms of
Stmsburger & Price and Bucek & Frank for the reasons set forth here~n and ~n the C~ty Attomey
Status Report
FISCAL ACTION~EVIEW - We antm~pate th~s will be major lmgat~on which will ~nvolve a
considerable amount of our resources and the outside law firm's resources We expect TXU to
wgorously defend agtunst tl~s ht~gat~on Based on the not-to-exceed figures m the Contract, the
costs to prosecute th~s ht~gat~on could ~nvolve as much as $350,000 ~n legal fees and costs The
outside law firms will attempt to offset these legal fees by seeking attorneys' fees and court costs
from TXU and seeking other c~t~es to join the ht~gat~on so that costs could be shared on a per
capita or some other sort of reasonable propomonal bas~s It ~s antm~pated that the money to
fund these expenses will come from the risk management fund
Respectfully subrmtted,
Herbert L Prout~y~
C~ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS
FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE LAW FIRM OF STRASBURGER &
PRICE, L L P AND THE LAW FIRM OF BUCEK & FRANK, L L P TO INITIATE AND
PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST TXU ELECTRIC & GAS AND PERFORM OTHER
LEGAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
LEGAL SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECT, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the C~ty Counc,1, by Ord,nance No 2000-139, authorized the C~ty Attomey
to ~mtmte ht~gat~on agmnst TXU Electric & Gas on various franchise ~ssues, and
WHEREAS, the ordinance authorized the C~ty Attorney to seek the assistance of outside
counsel m prosecuting this complex htlgatlon, and
WHEREAS, the City Counc~l deems ~t in the pubhc ,nterest to authorize the h~nng of the
law firm of Strasburger & Price and the law firm of Bucek & Frank to pursue th~s ht~gatmn,
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 That the C~ty Manager ~s authorized to execute the respective Contract for
Profess,onal Legal Services, substantmlly in the form of the attached contracts, which are made a
part of this ordmance for all purposes, w~th the law firms of Strasburger & Price and Bucek &
Frank to undertake ht~gat~on agmnst TXU Electr, c & Gas and to perform other legal services as
set forth in the attached contracts
SECTION 2 That the C~ty Manager ~s authorized to perform the obhgat~ons and expend
the funds set forth ~n the attached contracts, ~nclu&ng expending funds on any work done by the
firms on the ht~gat~on on or after May 10, 2000
SECTION 3 That th~s orchnance shall become effective ~mmed~ately upon ~ts passage
and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of _, 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered mtn this the ~ day of
2000, by and between Bucck & Frank, L L P, a hmited liability partnership, 2250 State
Highway 114 We~, Suite 200 Grapevine, Texas 76051, heremafl~ referred to as "Consultant ,
and the City of D~nton, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, 215 East McKirmcy, Denton,
T~as 7620 I, har¢lnafl~r referred to as "City"
WHERI~AS, City finds It necessary arid appropriate to employ o~ltslde legal counsel to
perfonll prof~slonal legal s~rvlces iii ~m,¢ral spec~ahred areas of law pertaining to the filing of
litigation against TXU Gas and TX'U Electric to collect delinquent frallChlqe fees and obtain a
determmatwn that TXU Ft¢ctnc cannot operate within the City without obtmmng a fi-ancluse or
other consent from City, and
WHEREAS, Consultant, m ¢ormectlon with this engagement, writ work cooperauvcly
and under the dlrectwn of thc law firm of Strasburger & Price, L L P, and
WHEILEAS, Consultant In willing to perform such s6a"vlces m a professional manner aa
an md~endent contractor, and
WHEREAS, City desires to engage Consultant to t*nder the professional services m
connection th~rovith, and It ~s smlhng to provide such services, and
NOW, THEREFORE m consld~ranon of the promises and the mutual obhgat~ons
covenants contained herein, the purees hereto do hereby agree as follows
1 Scov_eofSemce$ Consultant shall perform th~ following semces in a
professional maunor working as an independent contractor not under the direct supervision and
control of City
A Consultant shall p~rform all thoqc profe~ional services set forth m its Ixnposa~ to
City dated May 1, 2000 and replaced by the proposal of May 30, 2000 ahch Is incorporated
herein by r,farcnc¢ It is understood that Consultmt shall work with and be under the direction
of thc law firm of Strasburg~r and Price to assist it with the sohmtatmn of other cities to loin
hngation, in discovery, mediation, and coor0ilial~on of thc htigation, m accordance with
Consultant's lett~ of proposal and to perform other tasks as may be assigned by ~trasburger &
Prme Consultant shall work d~reetly under the direction and control of Strasbarg~ & Price but
shall bill City d~rectly for ~ts services and shall be paid for those semces directly by City
B Consultant shall, upon reasonable request, bnefth¢ City Council, thc City Manager,
the Assistant City Manager/Fiscal and Mumclpal Services, and the D~eetor of Electric Utilities
on the progress of the hi, gallon, and shall work closely with the City Attorney's office m
coorchnaling and prosecuting the lmgatmn
C Consultant shall make all reasonable effo~s to perform all the professional services
provided for by this Contract in a timely fashion, and shall complete same m accordance wth the
provisions of S~ctton 2
2 Term Consultant and City agree that the ttq-m of this Contract shall be effective
as of June 6, 2000 This Contract shall terminate upon the esther of the completion of the
professional ~Tvlces contcmplatod hereby or the exhaust:on of the funds proYtded hereby This
Contract may be sooner t~mlnated in accordance with thc proYxslons hereof Tune Is of the
essence of'this Contract In the event that this engagement becomes reactive for a period of'one
year, or If Cotlaultant has no occasion to perform any legal services in connection with ~
matter for a period of one year, this engagement shall be deemed tenmnated unless Consultant
and City otherwise a~ee in writing
3 {~ompensat~on and Method of Pav'ment
Consultant shall charge the following fees for its professional services hereunder, based
on the followng hourly billing rates br the attorneys and support staff'lnvolved in this matter
Attorney M~,e Bucek $125 00/hour
Attorney Wayne Paul Frank $12.5 00/hour
Attorney Robert Diaz $125 00/hour
There will bc no travel time blllell for travel bcr*'een D~mon and Grapevine Travel tn'ne
to other citl~ thai an: sot,c~ted to join thc litigation will be balled one-way Billable hours per
week wall not exceed. 40 hours, and billable hours per month vall not exceed 120 hours All
other expenses and fee~ shall bo billed m accordance with Consultant s letter of proposal, except
where otherwise expre~ed m flus Contract
D Consultant agrees that as additional cities ~om the lmgauon and agree to share the
costs alld expenses, tMs Contract wdl be amended to provide for thc payment of the fees of
Consultant lh~ough an apportionment among the various plamtlff-c~tles on a per cap~ta or other
reasonable basis Consultant and City also rc~erve the right to rcnegotiate the fees m the event
the .Iol~ader of additional platnntT-ctties m the hi,gallon causes an increase in the amount of
services necessary to successCully prosecute the l~t~gation and perform the legal services or m the
event that intensive defense and other litigation tactics by TX'U require adchuonal services not
reasonably an~clpated at the time of the execution ol'thls Conlract Regardless of the number of
addltlOllaJ c~tie$ that join the htr§at, on, the City of Denton shall remain the lead c~ty in the
Contract Fo~ p:ofess~tmal Lellal $¢r'.lces - Page 2
litigation and shall be on any steenng committee that makes key decisions regarding the
htigatlon strategy
E Consultant's rates shall remain constant and shall not be adJusted dunng the term of
this Contract Consultant shall bill attorney time at minimum one-tenth (I) hour increments
Consultant will be billing City andIvldually for payment and shall use their best efforts to
coordinate efforts so there will not be any duplication of the billing
F Consultant will try to reduce costs whenever feasible by utilizing qualified partners,
associates, paralegals, and support staff Consultant shall bill the City through the submission
of itemized invoices, statements, and other doeumentauon, together with supporting data
indicating the progress of the work and the services performed on the basis of monthly
statements showing hourly rates indicating who performed the work, what type of work was
done, and descriptions and/or details of all services rendered, along with specific description
and supporting documentation, If available, respecting any reasonable and necessary out-of-
pocket expenses mcurred City intends to pay all undisputed items set forth on any itemized
invoice or statement issued hereunder within 30 days of receipt of same from Consultant In the
event that City disputes or protests any item of an itemized invoice or statement issued by
Consultant under this Contract, it will promptly notify Consultant In writing, wittun 30 days
after its receipt of the itemized invoice or statement, specifically describing the item(s) protested
or disputed, and ~ts reason(s) for protesting or disputing the item(s) Pending resolution of such
dispute, City may withhold payment respecting the disputed item(s) only, and shall otherwise
timely pay the remaining undisputed amounts billed to it
G, Consultant and City agree that all charges for the legal services provided under this
Contract, including all professional services rendered by Consultant, and including direct out-of-
pocket expenses, shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000 00)
H Consultant anticipates that it will make vanous disbursements and incur various
internal costs In connection with this engagement, including the payment of witness fees In
accordance with its usual practice, City and Consultant agree that disbursements to third parties
for local transportation and travel, postage, messengers, commercial pnnting services, bulk
photocopymg charges, and other such miscellaneous items, shall be billed to City at actual cost
Air travel by Consultant shall be reimbursed to the extent of the applicable coach a~rfare
I Consultant shall bill internal support services to City either on a d~rect-cost basis
(which Includes a reasonable allocation of overhead directly associated with the provision of
service, or in accordance with their standard rates Delivery services, express mall and related
couriers, and long-distance telephone expenses are charged at or below the direct cost of the
particular service The following support services are charged by Consultant on a flat-rate
basis Outgoing telecopler s~ervlces are charged at $I 50 per page, which also Includes all costs
for long-distance transmlss~o~n There is no charge for incoming telecop~es to Consultant
Photocopies shall be charged to City at the rate of ten cents per page, if the copies are made at
Consultant's facilities Computerized legal research is charged at a 20% discount from the
computer companies' standard published rate schedules
Cot:tract For Professional Legal S,.rx ices - Page 3
J The parties antlclpate invoices or statements for services will be generated on a once-
monthly basis by Consultant once they have begun providing servmes and lncurnng expenses
on the project at the direction of Consultant Consultant shall send Invoices or statements to
City on or about the 15th day of each month C~ty shall make payment to Consultant within 30
days of the receipt of an itemized ~nvmce or statement AIl invoices and bills shall be approved
for payment by the City Attomey
K It is understood that Consultant shall work under the direction and oversight of the
City Attorney
L All notices, bdhng statements and invoices shall be made in wntlng and may be given
by personal dehve~' or by mail Notices and mvomes sent by mall shall be addressed to
Herbert L Prouty, City Attorney, 215 East McKInney, Denton, Texas 76201, as to the City
Notices sent by mail shall be addressed to Mike Bucek, Bucek & Frank, 2250 State Highway
114 West, Suite 200, Grapevine, Texas 76051 When so addressed, the notice, invoice, and/or
payment shall be deemed given as of three days after its deposit in the United States mall,
postage prepaid In all other lnstancas, notices, invoices, and/or payments shall be deemed
given at the time of actual delivery Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the
responsible person or office to whom notices, invoices, and/or payments are to be sent, provided
reasonable written notice is given
4 Professional Competency
A Consultant agrees that in the performance of these professional services, It shall be
responsible for the level of competency and shall use the same degree of skill and care presently
maintained by other practicing professionals performing the same or similar types of work For
purposes of this Contract, the key person who will serve as Cxty's point of contact, who IS also
responsible for coordinating Consultant's work on the project shall be Mike Bucek, a partner of
Consultant However, nothing herein shall restrict Consultant and from using other qualified and
competent members of its firm, to perform the services provided for hereto, provided that such
delegation of work avoids unnecessary duplication of services or expenses, and reasonably
serves C~ty's best interests
B All legal documents as well as any legal opinions prepared or obtained under the
terms of this Contract are instruments of service and City shall retain ownership and a property
interest there~n If this Contract is terminated at any time for any reason prior to payment to
Consultant for work under this Contract, all such documents prepared or obtained under the
terms of the Contract shall upon termination be delivered to and become the property of City
upon request and without restriction on their use or further compensation to Consultant
5 Establishment and Maintenance of Records Full and accurate records shall be
ma~talned by Consultant at their respective places of business w~th respect to all matters
coveted by this Contract Such records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years
after receipt of final payment under this Contract
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6 ~ At any ttme during normal bus~ness hours and upon
reasonable not, ce to Consultant, there shall be made available to C~ty all of Consultant's records
w~th respect to all matters covered by this Contract Consultant shall penmt C~ty to audit,
examine, and to make excerpts, eop~es, or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of
contracts, invoices, materials, and other data relating to all matters covered by th~s Contract
7 Aeeomohshment of Promet Consultant shall commence, carry on, and complete
any and all projects w~th all practicable d~spatch, ~n a sound, economical and efficient manner,
and, m accordance w~th the provis~ons hereof and all apphcable laws In accomphsh~ng the
project, Consultant shall take such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work ~nvolved ~s
properly coordinated w~th related work being canned on by City Consultant shall also take all
reasonable steps to protect the eonfidenttahty of C~ty's documents, materials, and ~nfonnatton
that ~s of a sensmve, competitive, proprietary, or confidential nature, consistent w~th apphcable
law concerning professional ethics and responsibility, reahz~ng the value of such anformat~on to
C~ty
8 Confl~cts of Interest/Consent of Denton C~ty acknowledges and agrees that
Consultant shall remain free to represent ex~st~ng or new chents ~n other matters that are not
substantially related to the representation specified m th~s Contract, and which would not revolve
any use by Consultant (unless C~ty consents) of any confidential tnfonnanon Consultant have
obtained from C~ty m th~s representation If the interests of any other chents m such matters may
be adverse to C~ty's anterests, Consultant shall disclose that fact to C~ty C~ty may then authorize
such continued representation where the matters are not substantially related to the subject of the
present engagement, do not involve any use by Consultant (unless C~ty consents) of any
confidential mfonnatton that Consultant have obtained from C~ty dunng tbas engagement, and
such representation will not adversely affect the prosecution of ht~gat~on under th~s Contract If
C~ty fa~ls to authorize such continued representanon, Consultant agree to d~seont~nue
representation of such chents
9 ~ndemmtv and Independent Contractor Relat~onshm
A Consultant shall perform all services as an ~ndependent contractor not under the direct
supervls~on and control of CRy Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a relationship of
employer and employee between the part, es
B Caty and Consultant agree to cooperate m the defense of any claims, action, su~t, or
proceeding of any kind brought by a third party which may result from or d~rectly or ~nd~rectly
arise from any neghgence and/or errors or omissions on the part of Consultant or from any
breach of Consultant's obligations under th~s Contract In the event of any htigat~on or clmm
under this Contract m wlnch Consultant ~s joined as a party, Consultant shall provide suitable
counsel to defend City and Consultant against such claim, prowded Consultant shall have the
right to proceed w~th the competent counsel of its own choosing Consultant agrees to defend,
mdemmfy and hold harmless C~ty and all of ~ts officers, officials, agents, servants, and
employees against any and all sucb claims ~o the extent of coverage by Consultant's professional
habtbty pohcy Consultant agrees to pay all expenses, including but not hm~ted to attorney' fees,
and to satisfy all judgments wh~cb may be recurred or rendered against Consultant's professional
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habflzty insurance policy Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of any rights or remedies City
may have to pursue either at law or in equity, including, without llmltation, a cause ofacUon for
damages or loss to City, resulting from Consultant's negligent errors or omissions, or breach of
contract, and all such rights and remedies are hereby expressly reserved
C Consultant shall maintain and shall be caused to be in force at all times dunng the
term of tIus Contract, a legally binding policy of professional liability insurance, listed by Best
Rated Carners, with a rating of "A-" or above, issued by an insurance earner approved to do
busmess in Texas by the Texas Department of Insurance Such coverage shall cover any claim
hereunder occasioned by Consultant's negligent professional act, error or omission, in an amount
not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000 00) combined single limit coverage per
occurrence In the event of change or cancellation of the pohey by the insurer, Consultant
hereby covenants to immediately advise City thereof, and an such event, Consultant shall, prior
to the effeettve date of change or cancellation, deliver a copy of a substitute policy furnishing the
same coverage Consultant shall provide a copy of such policy as well as the declarations page
of the policy, to City through its City Attorney, simultaneously with its executmn of thts
Contract
10 Termmatmn of Am'cement
A In connection with the work outlined in flus Contract, ~t is agreed and fully
understood by Consultant that C~ty may cancel or mdefimtely suspend further work hereunder or
terminate thts Contract, with or wtthout cause, at any time upon 20 days written not~ce to
Consultant and Consultant shall immediately cease all work being performed under this
Contract, unless otherwise instructed by Ctty Consultant may terminate th~s Contract by giving
C~ty 20 days written notice that Consultant is no longer in a posltlon to continue representing
City Consultant shall invoice City for all work satisfactorily completed and shall be
compensated m accordance with the terms of this Contract All reports and other documents, or
data, or work related to the project shall become the property of City upon termination of this
Contract
B This Contract may be alternatively terminated, in whole or zn part, zn writing, by either
party, ~n the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this
Contract through no fault of the terminating party Provided, however, that no such termination
may be affected, unless the other party ~s given [1] written notice (delivered by eertffied mall,
return receipt requested) of intent to terminate, and not less than 30 calendar days to cure the
failure, and [2] an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to term~naUon
C Nothing contained herein or elsewhere ~n this Contract shall reqmre City to pay for
any work which is unsatisfactory, which has been protested by the C~ty in accordance with the
provisions of Article 3 B abov~ or which is not submated in compliance with the terms ofthzs
Contract -~
11 Alternate Dzsrmte Resolution Consultant and C~ty agree that, ~f necessary, they
will use their best efforts to resolve any d~sputes that might arise between them regarding the
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Contract through the use of mediation or other forms of alternate dispute resolution as are set
forth in Chapter 154 of the Texas Civil Pract,ce and Remedies Code (V A T C S )
12. Entire Am'cement This Contract represents the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties, and any negotiations, proposals, representations, or oral
agreements are ,ntended to be integrated herein and to be superseded by this written Contract
Any supplement or amendment to this Contract to be effective shall be in writing and signed by
the duly-authorized officers and officials of Consultant and City
13, Compliance with Laws The parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may
now read or hereafter be amended
14 Governm~ Law For the purpose of determining place of agreement and law
governing same, flus Contract is entered into in the City and County of Denton, State of Texas,
and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas Venue and junsdmtlon of any suit or
cause of action arlstng under or in cormectlon with this Contract shall be exclusively in a court of
competent.lunsdmtlon sitting in Denton County
15 Dlscnrmnatlon Prohibited In performing the services required hereunder,
Consultant shall not dlscnrnmate against any person on the basis of race, color, rehg,on, sex,
national ongm or ancestry, age, or physical handicap
16 Personnel
A Consultant represents it has or will secure at ,ts own expense all personnel required to
perform all the services required under this Contract Such personnel shall not be employees or
have any contractual relations with City Consultant shall inform City of any conflict of interest
or potential conflict of interest that may arise dunng the term ofthls Contract, in accordance with
Consultant's responslbthtles under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, as the
same may now read or be hereafter amended
B All services required hereunder will be performed by Consultant or under
Consultant's direct supervision All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified and shall be
authorized, permitted, or licensed under applicable state and local laws to perform such services
17 Asslmaabihtv Consultant shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall
not transfer any interest in this Contract (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise)
without the prior written consent of City thereto
18 Severabditv All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable, and in
the event any of them, with the exception of those contained in sections~headed "Scope of
Services", and "Compensation and Method of Payment" hereof, shall be held to be lnvahd by
any court of competent junsd~ction, this Contract shall be interpreted as though such ~nvahd
agreements or covenants were not contained herein
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19 Responsibilities for Clmms and Lmbfi]tv Approval by Caty shall not constatute
nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and 1,ability of Consultant for the accuracy and
competency of its work, nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such
responsibility of C~ty for any defect m any report or other documents prepared by Consultant,
their attorneys and employees
20 Modification of Aereement No waiver or mo&fication of tins Contract or of any
covenant, condition, or hrmtat~on here,n contained shall be valid unless m writing and duly
executed by the par~y to be charged therewith No evidence of any wmver or modification shall
be offered or received an evidence m any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or
affecting tins contract, or the rights or obhgatlons of the parties hereunder, unless such wmver or
mo&ficatlon as m wnUng, duly executed as aforesmd The parties further agree that the
provisions of tins Artacle shall not be waived as herein set forth
21 ~aotaons The captions of th~s Contract are for mfonnat~onal purposes only and
shall not an any way affect the substantave terms or conditions ofthas Contract
22 Bm&ng Effect This Contract shall be binding upon and ~nure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assagns where
permitted by tins Contract
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Caty of Denton, Texas, has executed thts Contract m four
original counterparts by and through ~ts duly authorized City Manager, Consultant has executed
this Contract by and through its duly authorized undersigned partner, has executed this Contract
by and through its duly authorized partner, dated th~s the __ day of ., 2000
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
By
MICHAEL W JEZ, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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BUCEK & FRANK, L L P
Contract For Professmnal Legal Services - Page 9
Bucek & Frank, L L.P
Attorney at Law
2250 State Hwy 114 West, State 200
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone (817) 949-2161
Fax (817) 906-2043
May 30, 2000
VIA FACSIMILE NO 940-382-7923
Mr Herbert L Prouty
C~ty Attorney
C~ty of Denton
215 East Mclrdrmey
Denton, Texas 76201
Re Professmnal Legal Services Regarding/Contemplated Litigation Agmnst TXU
Electric & Gas
Dear Herb
Th~s proposal preempts any prior oral or written offer from our firm regarding the above
referenced subject matter Our firm would be agreeable to assocmt~ng w~th Strasburger
& Price, L L P m the above endeavor to seek s~ster cities to jo~n and remmn m a mult~-
c~ty case and to perform duties qmte s~m~lar to those I performed dunng the 21-crees
ht~gataon agmnst GTE In addition to sohc~tmg c~t~es, thru process would include, but not
be hm~ted to, assisting Strasburger & Price m the receipt of ~nformatmn from the reties m
response to chscovery requests from TXU, keeping the cltaes ~n the case ~nformed on the
status of the ht~gat~on, coorrhnatmg mediation efforts of the trial firm and TXU w~th the
c~t~es, as well as asmstmg Strasburger & Price w~th trial preparatmn, strategy and the
presentation of the case The manner m whmh these tasks shall be accomphshed w~ll be
determined by Strasburger & Price m concert w~th the C~ty Attorney
Our fee would be $125 00 per b~llable hour w~th no charge for travel between Denton and
Grapewne Travel time to s~ster c~t~es from Grapevine would be b~lled one-way Our
b~llable hours per week would not exceed 40 hours and our b~llable hours per month
would not exceed 120 hours
Long D~stance, Postage and Courier fees and travel expenses outside DFW area w~ll be
btlled at the firm's cost Outgoing faxes are charge at $1 25 per page, whach ~ncludes all
costs for long-distance transmission There ~s no charge for ~ncommg faxes to our firm
Cop~es of documents shall be charged at $10 per page ~f copied m our office
I have enclosed the resumes of Wayne Paul Frank and myself as well as the resume of
Robert E Dmz, who ~s of counsel to our firm, for your perusal
Page 2
May 30, 2000
Should you have any questions concerning our proposal, please give us a call
Sincerely yours,
BUCEK & FRANK, L L P
Mmhael A Bucek
Enclosures
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered mto this the __ day of
2000, by and between Strasburger & Price, L L P, a hm~ted hainhty partnership, 901 Mmn
Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202-3794, heretnafter referred to as "Consultant", and the
C~ty of Denton, Texas, a Texas mumcipal corporation, 215 East McKmney, Denton, Texas
76201, hereinafter referred to as "C~ty"
WlTNESSETH
WHEREAS, City finds ~t necessary and appropriate to employ outside legal counsel to
perform professional legal services m several specmhzed areas of law pertalmng to the fihng of
ht~gat~on against TXU Gas and TXU Electric to collect dehnquent franchise fees and obtmn a
determination that TXU Electric cannot operate w~tinn the C~ty without obtmmng a francinse or
other consent from C~ty, and
WHEREAS, Consultant, m connection w~th th~s engagement, will work cooperatively
w~th the law firm of Bucek & Frank, L L P to support Consultant ~n the hm~ted area of meeting
w~th other mtres winch are ~nterested ~n jo~mng the C~ty ~n tins ht~gatmn, to assist m coordmatmg
the ht~gatlon, and m mediation, and
WHEREAS, Consultant ~s willing to perform such services ~n a professional manner as
an ~ndependent contractor, and
WHEREAS, City desires to engage Consultant to render the professional services m
connection therewith, and they are wffilng to prowde such services, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in cons~deratton of the promises and the mutual obhgatmns
covenants contained hereto, the pames hereto do hereby agree as follows
1 Sc0peofServmes Consultant, shall perform the following servmes ~n a
professional manner working as an mdependent contractor not under the direct supervision and
control of City
A Consultant shall serve as lead outside legal counsel to C~ty and provtde legal services
to assist City m fihng and prosecuting htlgatmn against TXU Electric & Gas ("TXU") to collect
any dehnquent franchise fees found to be owing C~ty by TXU through the authts of D~versffied
Utdtty Consultants, Inc, and as may be otherwme determined to be due and owing as a result of
thscovery and the ht~gatmn Consultant shall also serve as lead counsel to file and lmt~ate
ht~gat~on agmnst TXU Electric to obtmn a judm~al ruhng that TXU Electric ~s operating dlegally
wltinn the City w~thout a francinse or s~mdar consent to operate from C~ty's governing body
Consultant shall take all action necessary to successfully prosecute the l~t~gatlon, tncludmg
seekang injunctive rehef, declaratory judgment rehef, or any other legal or eqmtable remedy
Contract For Professional Legal Serwces - Page I
against TXU Consultant shall seek reimbursement for court costs, expert witness, and
attorneys' fees Consultant agrees that this litigation shall be filed within 30 days of the effective
date of this Contract unless the City Attorney agrees to an extension of time for filing
B Consultant shall perform all those professional serwces set forth in its proposal to
City dated May 4, 2000 and entitled "A Proposal to Serve as Counselor for Litigation Regarding
TXU Francluse Fees to the City of Denton", which is incorporated herein by reference
Consultant shall work with the law firm ofBucek & Frank L L P to meet with other cities which
are interested in joining the litigation, in discovery, mediation, and coordination of the litigation,
in accordance with Bucek & Frank, L L P's letter proposal of May 1, 2000, which is
incorporated herein by reference and such other tasks as may be assigned by Consultant It is
understood and agreed that Bucek & Frank shall work under the direction of Consultant, but that
Bucek & Frank shall bill City directly under their separate contract for its services and shall be
paid for these services directly by City Consultant is not responsible for the actions or services
of Bucek & Frank
C Consultant shall, upon reasonable request, bnef the City Council, the City Manager,
the Assistant City Manager/Fiscal and Municipal Services, and the Director of Electric Utilities
on the progress of the litigation, and shall work closely with the City Attorney's office in
coordinating and prosecuting the litigation
D Consultant shall make all reasonable efforts to perform all the professional services
provided forby this Contract in a timely fashion, and shall complete same in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2
2 Term Consultant and City agree that the term of this Contract shall be effective
as of June 6, 2000 This Contract shall terminate upon the earlier of the completion of the
professional services contemplated hereby or the exhaustion of the funds provided hereby This
Contract may be sooner terminated m accordance with the provisions hereof Time is of the
essence of flus Contract In the event that this engagement becomes inactive for a period of one
year, or if Consultant has no occasion to perform any legal services in connection with this
matter for a penod of one year, this engagement shall be deemed terminated unless Consultant
and City otherwise agree in writing
3 Compensation and Method of Payment
Consultant shall charge the following fees for its professional services hereunder, based
on the following hourly billing rates for the attorneys and support stafflnvolved in this matter
Attorney Dawd LaBrec $275 00/hour
Attorney Ed Walts $265 00/hour
Attorney Katie Anderson $185 00/hour
Attorney Amle Dutta Puchardson $160 00/hour
Any other attorneys or legal support staff of Consultant working on the case will bill at
their usual hourly rates, except no hourly rates shall exceed $350 00 per hour
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A Consultant agrees that as additional cities join the litigation and agree to share the
costs and expenses, this Contract will be amended to provide for the payment of the fees of
Consultant through an apportionment among the various plaintiff-cities on a per capita or other
reasonable bas~s agreed to by the cities Consultant and City also reserve the nght to renegotlate
the fees in the event the jmnder of additional plamtlff-c~tles in the htlgatlon causes an increase in
the amount of services necessary to prosecute the litigation and perform the legal services or in
the event that Intensive defense and other 1rogation tactics by TXU require additional services
not reasonably anticipated at the time of the execution of this Contract Regardless of the
number of additional cities that join the litigation, the City of Denton shall remain the lead city in
the litigation and shall be represented on any steenng committee that makes key decisions
regarding the htlgataon strategy
B Consultant's rates shall remain constant and shall not be adjusted for one year from
the effective date of the Contract Consultant shall bill attorney time at minimum one-tenth (l)
hour ancrements Consultant will be billing City individually for payment and shall use their best
efforts to coordinate efforts so there will not be any duplication of the billing
C Consultant will try to minimize costs whenever leasable by utlhzing qualified
partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff Consultant shall bill the City through the
submission of itemized invoices, statements, and other documentation, together with supporting
data Indicating the progress of the work and the services performed on the basis of monthly
statements showmg hourly rates indicating who performed the work, what type of work was
done, and descriptions and/or details of all services rendered, along with specific descnptInn
and supporting documentation, if avmlable, respecting any reasonable and necessary out-of-
pocket expenses recurred City will pay all undisputed items set forth on any itemized invoice
or statement issued hereunder wltlun 30 days of receapt of same from Consultant In the event
that City dxsputes or protests any Item of an itemized lnvoace or statement issued by Consultant
under this Contract, it will promptly notify Consultant in writing, within 30 days after its receapt
of the ltermzed invoice or statement, specifically descnblng the item(s) protested or disputed,
and its reason(s) for protesting or disputing the Item(s) Pending resolution of such dispute,
City may w~thhold payment respecting the disputed item(s) only, and shall otherwise timely pay
the remmmng undisputed amounts billed to it
D Consultant and City agree that all charges for the legal services provided under this
Contract, including all professional services rendered by Consultant, and including direct out-of-
pocket expenses, shall not exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000 00) Consultant
shall not be further obligated to work on this matter once this limit is exhausted, subject to
applicable ethical obligations and court orders, unless the City agrees to increase Consultant's
compensation In accordance with this Contract
E Consultant anticipates that it will make various disbursements and incur various
internal costs in connection with this engagement, including the payment of witness fees,
excluding court reporter, expert witness and similar fees In accordance with Consultant's usual
practice, City and Consultant agree that disbursements to third parties for local transportation
and travel, postage, messengers, commercial pnntlng services, bulk photocopying charges, and
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other such miscellaneous items, shall be b~lled to C~ty at actual cost A~r travel by Consultant
shall be reimbursed to the extent of the apphcable coach mrfare
F Consultant shall bill internal support services to C~ty e~ther on a d~rect-cost bas~s
(which includes a reasonable allocation of overhead d~rectly assocmted w~th the prows~on of
service) or ~n accordance w~th their standard rates Dehvery services, express mml and related
couriers, and long-distance telephone expenses are charged at or below the direct cost of the
partmular service to the extent that Consultant can detenmne The following support services
are charged by Consultant on a flat-rate bas~s Outgoing telecop~er services are charged at
$1 50 per page, which also includes all costs for long-d~stance transmission There ~s no charge
for mcommg telecop~es to Consultant Photocopies shall be charged to C~ty at the rate of ten
cents per page, ffthe copies are made at Consultant's factht~es
G The part~es ant~mpate ~nvo~ces or statements for services wall be generated on a once-
monthly ,basis by Consultant once they have begun providing services and mcumng expenses
on the project at the direction of Consultant Consultant shall send ~nvo~ces or statements to
C~ty on or about the 15th day of each month C~ty shall make payment to Consultant w~thm 30
days of the receipt of an ~tem~zed lnvmce or statement All ~nvotces and balls shall be approved
for payment by the C~ty Attorney
H It ~s understood that Consultant shall work under the ~nstructmn of the C~ty Attorney
I All notmes, bdhng statements and ~nvotces shall be made ~n writing and may be g~ven
by personal dehvery or by mml Not,ecs and ~nvo~ces sent by mml shall be addressed to
Herbert L Prouty, C~ty Attorney, 215 East MclQnney, Denton, Texas 76201, as to the C~ty
Notmes sent by marl shall be addressed to Dawd LaBrec, Strasburger & Price, 901 Mmn Street,
Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202-3794 When so addressed, the not~ce, ~nvome, and/or payment
shall be deemed g~ven as of three days after ~ts deposit ~n the Umted States mml, postage
prepmd In all other instances, notmes, invoices, and/or payments shall be deemed g~ven at the
t~me of actual delivery Changes may be made ~n the names and addresses of the responsible
person or office to whom notmes, ~nvolces, and/or payments are to be sent, prowded reasonable
wntten notme ~s given
4 Pr0f0ssmnal Competency
A Consultant agrees that m the performance of these professmnal services, n shall be
responsible for the level of competancy and shall use the same degree of skdl and care presently
mamtmned by other practicing professionals performing the same or s~mdar types of work For
purposes of th~s Contract, the key person who w~ll serve as C~ty's point of contact, who ~s also
responsible for coordinating Consultant's work on the project shall be Dawd LaBrec, a partner of
Consultant However, nothing herem shall restnct Consultant and from using other quahfted and
competent members of ~ts firm, to perform the servmes prowded for here~n, prowded that such
delegation of work avoids unnecessary duphcatmn of services or expenses, and reasonably
serves C~ty's best interests
B All legal documents as well as any legal op~mons prepared or obtmned under the
terms of ti'ns Contract are ~nstmments of servme and C~ty shall retmn ownership and a property
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~nterest therean If th~s Contract ~s terminated at any time for any reason prior to payment to
Consultant for work under th~s Contract, all such documents prepared or obtmned under the
terms of the Contract shall upon termmatmn be dehvered to and become the property of C~ty
upon request and without restriction on their use or further compensation to Consultant
5 Estabhshment and Mmntenance of Records Full and accurate records shall be
maintained by Consultant at their respective places of bus~ness w~th respect to all matters
covered by th~s Contract Such records shall be malntmned for a period of at least three years
after receipt of final payment under this Contract
6 Audtts and Inspection At any t~me during normal business hours and upon
reasonable not,ce to Consultant, there shall be made available to C~ty all of Consultant's records
w~th respect to all matters covered by th~s Contract w~th respect to th~s C~ty (but not other reties
that may join m the ht~gat~on that ~s the subject of th~s Contract) Consultant shall permit C~ty to
aucht, examine, and to make excerpts, cop~es, or transcripts from such records, and to make
audits of contracts, lnvmces, materials, and other data relating to all matters covered by thru
Contract
7 AccomDhshment of Pr~ect Consultant shall commence, carry on, and complete
any and all projects, ~n a sound, economical and efficient manner, and, ~n accordance w~th the
prov~mons hereof and all apphcable laws In accomphshlng the project, Consultant shall take
such steps as are reasonably appropriate to coordinate ~ts work w~th related work being earned
on by C~ty Consultant shall also take all reasonable steps to protect the confidentmhty of C~ty's
documents, matertals, and information that ~s of a sensitive, competitive, proprietary, or
confidential nature, consistent w~th apphcable law concermng professional ethics and
respons~blhty, reahzmg the value of such mfonnat~on to City
8 Conflmts of Interest/Consent of Denton C~ty acknowledges and agrees that
Consultant shall remmn free to represent ex~stmg or new chents in other matters that are not
substantially related to the representation spemfied ~n this Contract, and which would not ~nvolve
any use by Consultant (unless C~ty consents) of any confidential ~nformatlon Consultant have
obtmned from C~ty an th~s representation If the ~nterests of any clients ~n matters ansang after
the date hereof ("new matters") may be adverse to C~ty's ~nterests, Consultant shall disclose that
fact to City City may then authorize representation of such new matters where the matters are
not substantmlly related to the subject of the present engagement, do not mvolve any use by
Consultant (unless C~ty consents) of any confidential ~nformat~on that Consultant have obtained
from C~ty dunng ttus engagement, and such representation wltl not adversely affect the
prosecutmn ofht~gat~on under th~s Contract C~ty does not respond w~thm fifteen (15) days, C~ty
shall be deemed to have agreed to such representation If Cxty fails to authorize such continued
representation, Consultant agrees to d~scont~nue representation of such chents m such new
matters
9 Indemmtv and Indenendent Contractor Relat~onshm
A Consultant shall perform all servmes as an independent contractor not under the direct
superv~slon and control of C~ty Nottung herein shall be construed as creating a relatmnshxp of
employer and employee between the parties
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B City and Consultant agree to cooperate in the defense of any clmms, action, suit, or
proceechng of any kand brought by a tturd party whmh may result from or directly or indirectly
arise from any negligence and/or errors or omlss~ons on the part of Consultant or from any
breach of Consultant's obhgat~ons under this Contract Consultant agrees that ~t shall remain
responsible to City for any errors or omissions in or breach of ~ts performance hereunder,
consistent with ~ts obhgatlons under subsection C immediately below Nothing herein
constitutes a wmver of any rights or remedaes City may have to pursue e~ther at law or in equity,
including, without limitation, a cause of action for damages or loss to City, resultang from
Consultant's neghgent errors or omass~ons, or breach of contract, and all such rights and
remedaes are hereby expressly reserved
C Consultant shall mmntmn and shall cause to be in force at all times dunng the term of
this Contract, a legally binding pohcy of professional habthty ansurance covering any clmm
hereunder occasioned by Consultant's neghgent professional act, error or omission, in an amount
not less than one mllhon dollars ($1,000,000 00) combined s~ngle hmlt coverage per occurrence
In the event of change or cancellation of the pohcy by the ~nsurer, Consultant hereby covenants
to immediately advise City thereof, and m such event, Consultant shall, prior to the effectave date
of change or cancellataon, dehver a copy of a substatute pohcy fumash~ng the same coverage
Consultant shall provide a copy of the declarataons page of the policy, to City through ars C~ty
Attorney, smaultaneously with its executaon of thas Contract
10 Termination of A~reement
A In connectaon with the work outlined in this Contract, ~t ~s agreed and fully
understood by Consultant that C~ty may cancel or ~ndefimtely suspend further work hereunder or
terminate tbas Contract, w~th or w~thout cause, at any time upon 20 days written notice to
Consultant, and Consultant shall lmmedmtely cease all work being performed under this
Contract, unless otherwise instructed m writing by City or by court order Consultant may
termanate tbas Contract by g~vlng City 20 days written notme that Consultant ~s no longer in a
posataon to contanue representing Caty Consultant shall lnvmce City for all work satisfactorily
completed and shall be compensated m accordance w~th the terms of this Contract All reports
and other documents, or data, or work related to the project shall become the property of C~ty
upon termmat~on of thru Contract
B This Contract may be alternatively terminated, in whole or ~n part, ~n writing, by e~ther
party, ~n the event of substantml failure by the other party to fulfill ~ts obligations under this
Contract through no fault of the termmat~ng party Provided, however, that no such termlnataon
may be effected, unless Caty or Consultant is g~ven [1] wntten notme (dehvered by cemfied
mml, return receipt requested) of ~ntent to termanate, and not less than 30 calendar days to cure
the fmlure, and [2] an opportunity for consultatmn with the terminating party pnor to
termanatmn
C Nothing contmned here~n or elsewhere ~n thru Contract shall require C~ty to pay for
any work an accordance with the provas~ons of Article 3 above which has been protested by the
City, or whach ~s not submatted ~n comphance w~th the terms of thru Contract
Contract For Professional Legal Services - Page 6
11 Alternate Dlsnute Resolution Consultant and City agree that, if necessary, they
will use their best efforts to resolve any disputes that might arise between them regarding the
Contract through the use of mediation or other forms of alternate dispute resolution as are set
forth in Chapter 154 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (V A T C S )
12 EnBre A~reement This Contract represents the entire agreement and
understanding between the parhes, and any negotiations, proposals, representations, or oral
agreements are intended to be integrated herein and to be superseded by th~s written Contract
Any supplement or amendment to this Contract to be effective shall be in writing and s~gned by
the duly-authorized officers of Consultant and City
13 Compliance with Laws The parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may
now read or hereafter be amended
14 Governm~ Law For the purpose of determining place of agreement and law
governing same, this Contract is entered into in the City and County of Denton, State of Texas,
and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas Venue and junsdmtlon of any suit or
cause of action arising under or an connectmn with this Contract shall be exclusively in a court of
competent junsdmtaon sitting in Denton County
15 Discrimination Prohibited In performing the services required hereunder,
Consultant shall not dascnrmnate agmnst any person on the basis of race, color, rehglon, sex,
national ongan or ancestry, age, or physmal handicap
16 Personnel
A Consultant represents that at has or will secure at its own expense all personnel
required to perform all the services required of Consultant under this Contract Such personnel
shall not be employees or have any contractual relations with City Consultant shall Inform City
of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this
Contract, m accordance with Consultant's responsibilities under the Texas Dlsmphnary Rules of
Professional Conduct, as the same may now read or be hereafter amended
B All services required hereunder will be performed by Consultant All personnel
engaged an work shall be qualified and shall be authorized, permitted, or licensed under
apphcable state and local laws to perform such services
17 Assmnabflatv Consultant shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall
not transfer any interest in this Contract (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise)
without the prior written consent of City thereto
18 Severablhtv All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable, and in
the event any of them, with the exception of those contained in sections headed "Scope of
Services", and "Compensation and Method of Payment" hereof, shall be held to be lnvahd by
any court of competent junsdmtaon, this Contract shall be interpreted as though such invalid
agreements or covenants were not contmned herem
Contract For Professional Legal Services - Page 7
19 Resp0mlbllltles for Clams and Llablhtv Approval by City shall not constitute
nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and hablhty of Consultant for the accuracy and
competency of its work, nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such
responsibility of City for any defect in any report or other documents prepared by Consultant,
their attorneys and employees
20 Modification of Am'cement No waver or modlfcatlon of this Contract or of any
covenant, condition, or hmltatlon herein contained shall be valid unless ~n writing and duly
executed by the party to be charged therewith No evidence of any waiver or modification shall
be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding ansmg between the parties hereto out of or
affecting this contract, or the rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, unless such waver or
modification is m wntmg, duly executed as aforesad The parties further agree that the
provisions of this Article shall not be waved as herein set forth
21 Captions The captions of this Contract are for informational purposes only and
shall not m any way affect the substantive terms or conditions oftfus Contract
22 Bmdl!lg._Effect This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns where
permitted by this Contract
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas, has executed this Contract m four
ongmal counterparts by and through its duly authorized City Manager, Consultant has executed
this Contract by and through its duly anthonzed undersigned partner has executed this Contract
by and through its duly authorized partner, dated this the day of ,2000
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
By
MICHAEL W JEZ, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
By/~~C~~
Contract For Professional Legal Servmes - Page 8
STRASBURGER & PRICE, L L P
By
DAVID J LABREC, PARTNER
Contract For Professional Legal Servmes - Page
THE TEXAS LAWYER'S CREED-
A MANDATE FOR PROFESSIONALISM
Adopted November 7, 1989
Table of Contents
ORDER OF ADOPTION I Our Legal System
II Lawyer to Client
THE TEXAS LAWYER'S CREED-A MANDATE FOR III Lawyer to Lawyer
PROFESSIONALISM IV Lawyer to Judge
ORDER OF ADOPTION
The conduct of a lawyer should be characterized at voluntary compliance, secondarily upon re-enforcemem
all tunes by honesty, candor, and fa,mess In fulfilling by peer pressure and pubhc oplmon, and finally when
Ins or her plnmary duty to a client, a lawyer must be necessary by enforcement by the courts through their
ever nnndful of the professiou's broader duty to the mherem powers and rules already in existence
legal system These standards are not a set of rules that lawyers
The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of can use and abuse to incite ancillary btiganon or
Crmunal Appeals are comm~ted to ebmr~ting a argumentsoverwhetherornottheyhavebeenobserved
practice in our State by a annonty of lawyers ofabuswe We must always be re,nd ful that the practice of law
tactics which have surfaced m many parts of our lsaprofesslon As members of a learned an we pursue
country We believe such tactics are a thsservlce to our a common calling m the sprat of public serwce We
mt~zens, harmful to chants, and demeaning to our have a proud tradmon Throughout the history of our
profession nation, the members of our citizenry have loo~d to the
The abusive tactics range from lack of Ctvlhty to ranks of our profession for leadarship and guidance Let
outright hostlhty and obstructiomsm Such behavror us now as a profession each redethcate ourselves to
does not serve justace but tends to delay and often deny practice law so we can restore public confidence m our
justice The lawyers who use abusive tacUcs ms!e!fl of profession, faithfully serve our clients, and fulfill our
being part of the solution have become part of the responsibility to the legal system
problem The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of
The desire for respect and confidence by lawyers Cmmnal Appeals hereby promulgate and adopt "The
from the pubh¢ should provide the members of our Texas Lawyer's Creed-A Mandate for Professionalism"
profession w~th the necessary mcenuve to attain the as attached hereto and made a pan hereof
highest degree of etl~cal and professional conduct In Chambers, th~s 7thday of November, 1989
These roles are pr~m.r~ly asplratlonal Comphance w~th
the rules depends primarily upon uaderstanthng and
THE TEXAS LAWYER'S CREED-A MANDATE FOR
PROFESSIONALISM
I am a lawyer I am entrusted by the People of Professional Conduct. but I know that professionalism
Texas to preserve and improve our legal system I am requires more than merely avoiding the violation of laws
licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas I must and rules I am committed to this creed for no other
therefore abide by the Texas Dismphnary Rules of reason than It Is right
TEXAS LAWYER'S CREED
I OUR LEGAL SYSTEM ngin to instruct me to refuse reasonable requests made
A lawyer owes to the admnllstratlon of justice by other counsel
persoual digmty, integrity, and mdepenl~ence A lawyer 11 I vail advise my client regarding the availainl-
should always adhere to the lughest pnnmples of lty of mediation, arintmtlon, and other alternative
professIouahsm methods of resolving and settling thsputes
1 I am passiouately proud of my profession III LAWYER TO LAWYER
Therefore, "My word is my bond"
2 I am responsible to assure that all persons have A lawyer owes to opposmg counsel, in the conduct
access to competent representation regardless of wealth of legal transactions and the pursmt of litigation,
or position in life courtesy, candor, cooperation, and scrupulous obser-
3 I conumt myself to an adequate and effecuve vance of all agreements and mutual understandings I11
feelings between clients shall not Influence a lawyer's
pro bono program
4 I am obligated to educate my clients, the conduct, attitude, or demeanor toward opposing
counsel A lawyer shall not engage tn unprofessional
public, and other lawyers regarthng the spirit and letter
of tinsCreed conduct m retaliation against other unprofessional
5 I vail always be conscious of my duty to the conduct
1 I vail be courteous, civil, and prompt m oral
judicial system and written commumcatlons
II LAWYER TO CLIENT 2 I vail not quarrel over matters of form or style,
but I vail concentrate on matters of substance
A lawyer owes to a client allegiance, learmng,
sell, and industry A lawyer shall employ all appropn- 3 I will identify for other counsel or parties all
ate legal means to protect and advance the client's changes I have made m documents subrmtted for rewew
legltunate rights, ulanns, and objectives A lawyer shall 4 I vail attempt to prepare documents winch
not be deterred by any real or mmgmed fear ofjuthClal correctly reflect the agreement of the pames I vall not
disfavor or public tmpopulanty, nor be influenced by include provisions winch have not been agreed upon or
mere self. interest onut provisions which are necessary to reflect the
1 I vail advise my client of the contents of tins agreement of the pames
creed when undertaking representation 5 I vail nouf-y opposing counsel, and, if
2 I vail endeavor to acineve my chent's lawful appropriate, the Court or other persons, as soon as
practicable, when heanngs, deposmons, meetings,
objectives in legal ~tmns and m lmgatlon as
quickly and econowacally as possible conferences or closings are cancelled
3 I vail be loyal and comrmtted to my client's 6 I vail agree to reasonable requests for exten-
lawful objectives, but I will not permit that loyalty and sions of tune and for waiver of procedural formalities,
comm*tment to interfere vath my duty to provide provided legmraate objecUves of my client vail not be
obJective and independent advice adversely affected
4 I will advise my client that civility and courtesy ? I vail not serve motions or plea&ngs in any
are expected and are not a sign of weft, ness manner that unfairly lmuts another party's opportumty
5 I w~ll advise my client of proper and expected to respond
8 I vail attempt to resolve by agreement my
behavior
6 I will treat adverse parties and vamesses with obJections to matters contained In pleadings and
fairness and due consideration A client has no ngin to discovery requests and responses
demand that I abuse anyone or indulge in any offensive 9 I can disagree vathour being disagreeable I
conduct recogmze that effective representation does not reqmre
7 I will advise my client that we vail not pursue antagomsnc or obnoxious behavior I wall neither
conduct winch IS mtendnd pvmarQy to harass or drain encourage nor knowingly penmt my client or anyone
under my control to do anything winch would be
the financial resources of the opposing party unethical or unproper if done by me
8 I will advise my client that we w~ll not pursue 10 I vail not, vathout good cause, atmbute bad
tactics winch are intended primarily for delay motives or unetincal conduct to opposing counsel nor
9 I vail advise my client that we vail not pursue bnng the profession Into disrepute by unfounded
any course of action winch is vathout merit
10 I will advise my client that I reserve the right accusations of unpropnety I vail avoid disparaging
to determine whether to grant accommodaQons to personal remarks or acrimony towards opposing
counsel, parties and vatnesses I vall not be influenced
opposing counsel in all matters that do not adversely by any ill feeling between clients I vail abstmn from
affect my client's lawful objectives A client has no
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anyallus~onwperso~pecullarinesorld~osyncraslesof 18 I vail not seek Court intervennon to obaun
oppusmg aouusel thscovery winch is clearly improper and not
11 I will not take advantage, by causing any discoverable
default or disnussal to be rendered, when I know the 19 I vail not seek sanctions or thsquallflcation
identity of, an opposing counsel, vathout first lnqumng un]ess it is necessary for protection of my client's lawful
about that counsel's retention to proceed objectives or is fully justified by the circum~taaces
12 I will promptly submit orders to the Court I
will deliver copies to opposing counsel before or IV LAWYER AND JUDGE
contemporaneously vath submission to the Court I vail Lawyers and judges owe each other respect,
promptly approve the form of orders winch accurately diligence, candor, punctuality, and protection agarast
reflect the substance of the rulings of the Court unjust and tmproper cnnclsm and attack Lawyers and
13 I vail not attempt to gmn an unfmr advantage judges are equally responsible to protect the dignity and
by senthng the Court or Its staff correspondence or independence of the Court and the profession
copies of correspondence 1 I will always recogmze that the position of
14- I will not arbitrarily schedule a deposmon, judge Is the symbol of both the judicial system and
court appearance, or heanng until a good f',nth effort has adnumstraaon of justice I vail refr~n fi`om conduct
been made to schedule it by agreement that degrades flus symbol
1 $ I vail readily stipulate to undisputed facts in 2 I will conduct myself tn Court in a professional
order to avoid needless costs or laconvemence for any manner and demonstrate my respect for the Court and
party the law
16 I will refrain fi`om excessive and abusive 3 I will treat counsel, opposing parties, the
chscovery Court, and members of the Court staff with courtesy and
17 I will comply with all reasonable discovery clvlhty
requests I will not resist discovery requests winch are 4 I will be punctual
not objectionable I will not mak~ obJeCtions nor give 5 I will not engage in any conduct which offends
instructions to a witness for the purpose of delaying or the thgmty and decorum of proceedings
obstroctmg the thscovery process I will encourage 6 ~ I will not knowingly ncnsrepresent, mischarac-
w~messes t~ respond to all deposmOn questions winch tenze,, misquote or m~scite facts or authormes to gum aa
are reasonably imderstandable I vail neither encourage advantage
nor permit my witness to quibble about words where 7 - I will respect the mhngs of the Court
their meamnS is reasonably clear 8 I vail give the issues m controversy dehb~rate,
impartial and studied nnalysls and consideration
9 I will be considerate of the time constraints and
pressures imposed upon the Court, Court staff and
counsel m efforts to admxmster ,lustxce and resolve
disputes
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Agenda No
Agenda Item
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET Date
AGEI~IDA DATE. June 6, 2000
DEPARTMENT. City Manager's Office
CM. M~ke Jez, Cxty Manager
SUBJECT
Consider an appointment to the Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century
Committee and authorize related expenses for that appointment
BACKGROUND
The Transportation Excellence for the 21"t Cerltury Committee (TEX-21) ~s a coaht~on of
local elected officmls and others who are working together to examine the transportation
challenges facing the State and develop recommended solutions Jack Miller has been
statew~de chmr along w~th Irving Council Member L]nda Harper Brown smce the
Committee's mcepUon m August 1999 He has been asked by the Committee to continue as
statew~de chmr and I think it rmght be m the best ~nterest of the City to have Jack fimsh bas
term as chmr wbach expires at the end of June Council would also need to approve the
expenthture of funds for any travel and related expenses Tbas appointment would not
preclude ~nterested council members or staff fi'om also being ~nvolved
If you reqmre any further ~nfonnaUon, please let me know
l~ct fully s~mltt~
~V[lke Jez /[ ·
C~ty Man~gtrr
May 25, 20O0
Dear Counefl Members,
As residents within 200 feet of the proposed "Bed & Breakfast" on I'.fllmn Mailer (Case Z-99-092),
we would hke to see the followmg mmlm~lm condmons placed on the PD to protect our investments
(which total more than Mr Moore's) and way ofhfe As it m unhkely the property would be
developed as single fAnnly resulents (as most of us were told when we purchased our propemes), we
feel that a Bed & Breakfast may be a next best use of the land
1 ) Restanrsnt Usage l.lm~ted to those staying at the property and their personally mvited guests
Dnmer service hm~ted to Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (Tlus Is what Mr Moore proposed
during an early neighborhood meeting that he used to dtscuss the development We were very
unhappy to see a omla~eral reduction in hm~tatlmls by P&Z ) ffthe rezomng request had been
for commercial ese, a restaurant would never even be considered m the hst of uses - so why
should one be added m tins case?
2) Dmmg Capacity The current 40 se~ capacity restaurant isn't acceptable (36 was proposed at
the earher meeting) As dmmg would be hm:t~ed to those staying there, 30 ~s more than needed,
considering mn~ple seatmgs are possible Controls on allowable capacity should be possible
without,changing the desigu or look of the braiding (fire department restrictions, notes m PD, or
sectmnmg part of drams area as a "h'brary" or "seating area" w~out actual walls) "Avadable
parking spaces" ~s not a proper hm~t to the capaoity as people wdl find places to park
3) Pool/Spa Usage We are concerned with noise - PS~Z arbitrarily recommended weekday hours
untd 10 ,pm and weekends at 1 lpm. Other faclhtles have earher caps and are not up against
homes (see attached survey) - we propose 9 pm and 10 pm respectrvely
4) Facthty Usage for Events We are concerned with no~se, late traffic m and out ofthe property,
and proposed avadab~hty of alcohol We would hke to see outdoor events hm~ted to a
reasonable tnno (9 pm during week and 10 pm on Fn/Sat) Most homes have their bedrooms
facmg the property and ~ts outdoor events area Indoor events could offer later resmctlons,
as~mm$ nmse ~s held under control
Although we have not seen the final reco~u~endaUons from the P&Z Meetmg, we ass~me that a
hedges, fenees, or berms ~ be required m the drive and parking lot area to prevent headlamps from
~hmmg mto windows of neighboring homes- m accordance voth standard ordmances
We need to ensure controls are m the PD now to cover us m the near term and m the future should
Mr Moore, for any reason, decide not to develop the property or should he sell the development
down the road We can accept a Bed & Breakfast - NOT a Hotel, Restaurant, & Banquet Faohty
We requested a Neighborhood meeting with Mr Moore (Mr Gray tried to arrange) m advance of
the City Council meeting m an attempt to negotiate a wm-wm proposal Per Mr Gray, Mr Moore
declined to hold a neighborhood meeting - only wiling to dmcuss ~ssues on an md~adual barns
We thank you m advance fo~r assisting us m making tlus a win-win propo~tion ~
POOL HOURS
A survey of weekend pool hours of othor hotels and selected apartment complexes along [-3 5
Ho~els
Hohday Inn 10 am to 10 pm
La Qumta 9 am to lO pm
Radmson 9 am to 10 pm
Ramada Inn 10 am to 10 pm
Apartmeats
Paces Crossmg 10 am to 10 pm
La Colma 10 am to 10 pm
Sunburst Place H 9 am to 10 pm
Ramsgate 9 am to 10 pm
NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE' SIGNATURE
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NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: SIGNATURE
To Denton Cttv Council CIO Thnm~ ~'~tsv Viz Fair g40-'~4g.77~7
~rom 1a~on ~d L~a Daw~
D~c June 6. 2000
Re C~e Z-99-092 Zomng requent chanae got 4 3 acres
My wife and I have r~tly purc~s~ a !~[ at 709 L~ay~e ~hat bac~s uV to the ~rooosed Bed
& Breast s~te ~er spewing w~rh C~ol~ Moore, we ~e generally m a~ment on h~
intended use tot th~ s~te but we are ~n~med about what the intended use could evolve ~nto
My ~lfe ~ I t~ a ~nvent~onal B~ & BreaSt ~) ts a Rood use for the s~te ~d we
would have no obje~mns how=v~, we are concerned about tM d~nmon of "Bed & Br~ast
We have may=d In sever~ B&B's ~d have our own idea of what one should be
We d~ne a B&B as foUows A ~r~te home that ~lows ~ests to sleeo m a bed room m the
hou~ and thru guest is se~ed bre~t the ne= mormng
The proposed ~ d~ffers on a number of Domt~
Note I The zomng ~or a house ~s residential So a zomn~ c~ge shouldn't be n~ess~
2 ~ests =e se~ed br~t ~ot lush and d~er N~ a Re.aurar
3 No where m our de~on is thee any m~t~on of renting tt out t~r panms
O~ pnm~ conceln ts no~ level It should not be reined out to w~dlflg receptions, rehear~l
dtm~s, r~umoz~s and the like Conmder how long =~d loud the r=ccpt~ons are at the Demon
Coum~ Club. now picture it being outside your b~k y=d No one wants their new.bors acnons
to dete~e when they ~n go to b~ at mght Our seconda~ concern is about the pOSSlbthW of
t~s beco~ a ~staurant oubh~=nvate dub or any other public or v~e gathenng s~te
Pl~e r~h~ a ' B~ and Br~t" should be considered a private residence ("a Homd') &st
~d foremo~ Thus Ifth~ owner of the home ~t~ ~o have a b~g ou$ ~or pa~ tbr thew o~
b~hday, their dau~ter's weddln~ ~c then do ~t lust don't rent your home DUi to the pubhc to
~ve th~ pa~y m your backed conm~tly &smrbmg thc p~acc of the net~borhood
We would hke to vot~ for the B&B ~ long as C~W Councd ~1 put the ap~opnmc resmcuons to
accommodate our concerns
Sine.ely
Jaso~ ~av~s
CONSIDERATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS~ AND CONTACTS
East MeKanney Street ~s designated as a State of Texas "Farm-to-Market" road (FM-426)
Th~s has caused the city to await state funding for East MeKmney Approximately $250,000 total
has been budgeted for right-of-way/easement purchase along East McK~nney Unfortunately,
actual expansion to four- or five-lanes ~s not planned until at least 2004 By contrast, the roadway
directly ~n front of the new County Courthouse (wtuch ~s also FM-426), had the same state
roadway status, but it received city and county emphas~s and resulted ~n the widening of
East McKmney to four lanes just west of the Woodrow/Audra ~nterseet~on That happened
qmckly and needs to be done again for l~ast McK~nney east of Woodrow/Audra
Several D I S D schools and e~ty parks m our neighborhood generate high frequency,
cbald-passenger laden traffic Lee Elementary School is on Mack Dr just north of East
MeK~nney The new D I S D Sulhvan-Keller Child Development Center just broke ground on
Audra Lane, just north of East Mcganney and wall also generate traffic B~lly Ryan I-hgh School is
east of Loop 288, also on ~East Mcganney Additionally, the Mack Park and Roberts F~eld
baseball, soccer, tenms, and general recreation parks straddle both s~des of East MeKtnney near
the Mack Drive ~nterseet~on and each generate substantial entry/exit traffic Th~s level and type of
traffic demands widening to a four- or five-lane street sooner than 2004
A new, 170-umt apartment complex just east of the newly proposed rezonmg site has not
yet opened for residents but ~t w~ll very soon It w~ll generate untold amounts of new traffic,
congestion, and accidents The full impact of that new traffic should receive ume to assess and
rewew before city council action to create even more office, commercial, or mufu-faanly
properties through rezomng It Is noteworthy that that particular developer was required to pave
East McKinney w~th an east-bound left-turn lane for traffic going into the apartments That
action, coupled w~th the reqmrement for a side-walk the full length o£the property is the right
precedent to follow but ~s only a planmng band-md approach to the greater need for four lanes the
entire way along East MeKmney
The "Mack" house property has been zoned "SF-7" for some t~me Under that zomng, a
s~ngte-fam~ly residence is pertm~ted It has been known for a long time that m aetuahty, three
residences (the m~un house, a garage apartment, and a smgle-fatmly dwelhng facing Mack Dr )
ex~st on the property Tlus request for "Planned Development" zomng ~s being used to pernut
rmxed-us, res~denttal and office space on the same parcel of land Another approach that would
better reflect the stated mtent~ons of the Kelseys would be to replat the land parcel ~nto two
p~eces The parcel being spht off and remaining w~th the "SF-7" zomng should be that small
s~ngle-fam~ly residence facing Mack Dr Such a move by the city would mmntmn the legal
designation as well as the neighborhood cultural ~ntegrity of all SF-7 zoning facing Mack
Dr. The rem~umng much larger parcel of land would then be the mare "Mack" house and land for
offices and parlang under a "PD" or "O" (Office-use) zoning w~th 1ts accesses restricted to those
facing East McKmney Street
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION.
1 Wr~te and submit your opposition to the rezomng request as currently packaged.
2 Attend the neighborhood meeting at Lee Elementary, 6'30PM Monday, May 8th.
$ Attend the Planmng and Zomng Commission meeting Jn Councd Chambers, C~ty Hall,
6.00PM Wednesday, May 10th
4. Express your concerns about East McKmney Street that otherwase wdl not be ~mproved
by the State of Texas Department of Trnnsportat~on untd the year 2004.
5 Express your desires for a traffic s,gnal at the Mack Dr~ve intersection
6 Express your desire for maintaining only SF-7 zomng on Mack Dr~ve.
CONCERNED CITIZENS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Erac and Mary Ellen Janssen, 413 Fox Creek Court, HP 382-0392
Melvin and Prascdla Fudge, 312 Mack Dr~ve, HP 591-0081
Bryan and Joy Robinson, 409 Fox Creek Court, HP 381-0466
Tom and Sarah Sdva, 2201 Longmeadow Drive, HP 387-7135
SUMMARY OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: C,ty ordmance Section 35-7 (b)(5) allows property owners v~thm 200
feet to register written opposlt,on to the rezomng If "twenty (20) percent or more" oppose
rezomng, then xt will not occur unless "a favorable vote of three-fourths of all members of the e~ty
counctl" (super-majority) occurs (Document Source City Planmng Department, Dehra V~era)
Attaf, hlRealt_~ Portxons of the "1999 City of Denton Traffic Count Map" produced by
the Engmeenng and Transportat,on OIS, dated May 6, 1999 md~cates enormous traffic statxst,es
on East McKmney Street Statistics for the east side of the McK~nney/Woodrow/Audra
,ntersect~on show 23,007 vehicles per day For perspective, that ,s w~thin 4% ofbe,ng the same
as traffic counted at the ~ntersect~on of Umversity/Old North Road (23,993/day) and the
Umvers,ty/Malone (23,908/day) ~ntersectlon It exceeds by over 10% the traffe counted at
Dlhan M~ller and 1-35E (20,898/day) It also exceeds by 4% the traffic on Carroll Blvd
(22,103/day) just south of Umvers~ty Dr (Map Source City Transportation Department, Scott
Wilson)
Attm'hment 3 (not included but avadahle for review): C~ty of Denton Pohce
Department Intersection Accident Detatls statxst~cs for 1998 and the first 11 months of 1999
mdlcate just how dangerous our East McK~nney ,ntersect~ons are For the 23-month period, the
East McKmney/Woodrow/Audra intersection registered 27 accidents The East MeKmney/Loop
288 ,ntersect,on registered 22 accidents I do not have statist,cs for all the various Intersections
along East MeKmney However, it goes vathout saying to all the neighbors along the entire
stretch of road that res,dents encounter very lengthy delays trying to safely turn onto the "one
lane-each way" East McKmney Street Also, we've all w~tnessed the "shoulder-passers" who
speed past on the right shoulder adjacent to traffic (mcludxng school buses) stopped m the only
traffic lane while wtutmg to turn left (Data Source C~ty Pohce Department Records Section,
Renae Bradley)
Attachment 4 (not included but avmlable for rewew): C~ty of Denton F~re Department
Activity Report for all of 1998 and the first three quarters of 1999 indicate just how busy F~re
Station #2 (East McKtnney at Moclangb~rd Lane) really is For the 22-month period, 6,525
vetuele eallout responses (fire engqne or med, e vel~ele) eyated the doors of Stat, on #2 onto East
M¢ICanney Street My conversations vath F~re Station #2 personnel revealed that probably half of
all callouts require driving west on East Moganney, many to the County Jarl which ~s s~tuated m
Fire D~striet #2 The personnel acknowledged sometames hawng to dave on the shoulder or m
the opposing lane of traffic on East McKmney due to traffic levels and congestion (Data Source
C~ty F~re Department, Cbaef Cole)
~ttaehment ~ (not included but avn,lnhle for pubhc wew~ng near the mayor's
office): The C~ty of Denton Land Use Plan Forecast Maps were posted on the wall of the
"Counctl Work Sesston Room" just steps from the mayor's and city manager's offices The Land
Use Plan reveals the extstang land bordered by East McKmney on the south, Audra on the west
and north, and Loop 288 on the east as reszdant~al Nearly 80% ~s ex, sting res~dentml expeet,ng
more "m-fill" of homes Another 20% ~s vacant land and also ctted for "new neighborhood
center" On the south side of East McKmney between Woodrow and Loop 288, the Plan
anticipates 25% for "mixed use" The largest amount being 75% is slated for "single and multi-
family residential" use A new 9-acre, 170-umt apartment complex directly east and bordenng the
"Mack" house proposed rezomng plot will generate a very large increase in East McKanney
traffic A total of 48 acres of land between Woodrow Lane and Loop 288 with actual East
Mc~nney from footage is currently posted for sale
Attachment 6 (not ~neluded but also avadable for public wewing ~n the same room
near the mayor's office ): The City of Denton Population Forecast Maps (posted in the same
location as the Land Use Plan maps) reveal enormous population growth forecasts of 10,000+ for
the land east of Loop 288 on either side of East McKinney Another 9,500+ residents are
expected ko fill m either side of East McKmney between Mayhill Rd and the Courthouse Square
For all the residents in tins growth area, East McKmney Street serves as the pnnciple
transportaUon connection with downtown, the umverslues, and the new county courthouse area
Attachment 7: The 200 foot and 500 foot proydnnty property owner lists are generated
by the city for required and courtesy notifications of owners near proposed rezomngs The
"within 200 foot" owners are the ones whose written opposition can tagger the requirement for
"supermajonty' passage ora rezomng application Twenty percent (I believe it's 7 in this case)
must submit their opposition in writing The "within 500 foot" owners are contacted as a
courtesy by the city and obviously will defimtely deserve to also be heard at all public meetings
including the Planmng and Zoning Commission and City Council meetings (Notification Lists
Source C~ty Planning Department, Debra Vlera)
Attachment 8: The city's "Notice ofPubhc Heanng #Z-00-005" is the mechanism for
neighbors,to register approval or opposition to the proposed rezomng I've repnnted it for those
within the 200' zone in case you have changed your mind regarding approving the rezomng If
you haven't yet submitted your written input, I suggest you hand-carry. ~t to Debra V~era in the
City Plannm_~ Department (yellow bnek building on Elm, just north of the Square) She must
have your m.nut on or before 4.00PM: Wednesday: May 10th in order to properly determine the
City Council vote marion reqmred for approval
Attaghmmltgx The city officials with controlling votes on the issue are the members of
our City Council and the Planmng and Zoning Commission Repnnts of my most recent lists of
those officials is for your reference and use in contacting any or all such officials (Source City)
June 6. 2000
To
The Honorable Mayor, Euhne Brock
The Honorable City Council Members,
Mark Burroughs
Rom Beasley
Sandy Knstoferson
M~ke Cochran
Carl Young
Ned Durrance
Re The proposed bed and breakfast on Ldhan Miller Parkway to be built and occopted
By Pock and Carolyn Moore
Your service on the city council to flus city is most appreciated Thank you for canng
enough to serve us as you do
Because of a conflict, I can not a~end tomght'$ city council meeting However, I
strongly encourage you to suppo~ the bed and breakfast proposed by the Moores
The construction of a quality bed and breakfast on this location offers many advantages
to the site and to tho City of Denton
I Such a facility would fill a real need in Denton This bed and breakfast would off0r
an outstanding alternative to ov~rmght guests in our city and would add much-needed
space for those guests
2 The proposed budding would be attractive and, because there would bo olaly one
building, many of the trees would bo pro$0rvod The present zomng of the property, I
understand, would allow for st.x smgle-famdy residences, which would require the
removal of numy more tr~es Additionally, a residence facing Ldhan Mtller hardly
s~ma desirable
3 The bed and br~ would not add significantly to traffic on Ldhan Mtll~'
4 The facility could provtde a much..nz~ded place for small gathe~ngs (The Moores
have indicated that they would like to have the opportumty to offer catered meals, by
reservation only, to their gusts and ii, ends The hmited size of the only
dlmng/meotmg room would accommodate such groups and offer the community an
ideal facility, whtch does not eyast m the city
5 Because the owners would occupy the property, and because most bed and breakfast
patrons tend to be more mature, tlus should remain both am'active and quiet
As a long-time resident oftlus commumty and as a local business person, I could hst
many more advantagzs for the fac~hty I would hope that each of you would be able to
weigh the obwous advantages for tins proposal and vote favorably for the Moores'
concept