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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 11, 1992
The Council convened into the Special Call Session at 4:00 p.m.
the Council Chambers.
in
PRESENT:
Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council Members
Alexander, Chew, Perry, Smith and Trent.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of
an ordinance with regards to the annexation and zoning of 23.059
acres located on Forrestridge Drive north of Ryan Road. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption 5-0 at its
meeting of February 26, 1992.)
Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this
was the annexation petition for which ~here had been two previous
public hearings. A preliminary plat to be developed as the Estates
of Forrestridge had been approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Final plat was pending. This was the first reading or
the institution of annexation proceedings. The Council would be
voting on the annexation and the zoning of the property to SF-16.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
Bill Schoen indicated that he was in limited opposition. He asked
the Council to consider the options before passage. He stated that
the Council had passed a resolution in 1989 regarding the
dedication of land or fees in regards to park facilities. A
developer of less than 500 homesites had to have a fee established.
He asked the Council to consider that before giving an automatic
approval. The streets in the area were a problem. The City had to
take the developer to court over the streets in the past. He felt
the track record of the developer was not good if the City had to
take that developer to court in the past. Deed restrictions were
not being adhered to and thus residents were able to receive a
reduction in valuation of their homes from the Appraisal District.
He felt the City would lose with an automatic approval.
Dee Ludlam was concerned with the streets. She stated that she had
had her valuation lowered which she felt would cause a concern to
the City. Forrestridge I needed to have the streets completely
redone.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that in 1988-1989, the City
went through an extensive study process regarding the advisability
of enacting an amendment to the subdivision regulations which would
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require developers to make a payment to the City for park purposes.
Certain size of development would require land, less than that
would require a fee which would be escrowed and used by the City to
purchase property in the general vicinity of the neighborhood to
serve the neighborhood for park purposes. The park dedication
requirement was a requirement which many surrounding communities
were enforcing. The Council, at that time, worked out an agreement
which stated that rather than making the dedication for park
purposes a mandatory requirement in the subdivision regulations, a
resolution would be passed indicating the intent of the City in
suggesting a standard which would be expected from developers as
development occurred within the community. That was done at the
urging of the developers in the sessions with a statement that a
voluntary standard would be honored. They wanted to give that a
chance before the City made any kind of mandatory requirement. The
City indicated that it would monitor developments to see if park
dedications were made. This was the second development since that
period of time which would be triggered with the voluntary
requirements. The first developer did not dedicate any park land.
The current developer had not indicated at this point that
voluntary dedication would be made. Forrestridge I, II and III
were platted prior to the adoption of the resolution.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that the
developer had not indicated any park land dedicated unless the
layout of the subdivision was dramatically changed. The City would
be asking for a fee when the building permits came in.
City Manger Harrell stated that these questions were relevant to
the annexation but were dealt more with the platting and the
enforcement of subdivision regulations.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager stated that street specifications
would be addressed during platting. Section II was the area with
the street problems and the contractor did not meet some of the
City's requirements. The streets in the area were 16-17 years old.
It was not uncommon for streets to begin to deteriorate in that
time frame.
Council Member Trent asked how to assure the quality of the streets
as they were being constructed.
Svehla replied that when the project was platted, the plans would
be reviewed to ensure that they meet the City's specifications. As
the streets were built, inspectors would be on-site.
Council Member Trent stated that during the last two years, the
number one and number two priorities of the Council had been street
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repairs. He welcomed residents to remind Council of the street
needs.
Council Member Alexander stated that there were issues raised which
the Council needed to take into account. He asked if the
requirements for street construction had been modified in the last
few years.
Svehla replied yes.
Council Member Alexander stated that if there were not stiff and
strict standards on street construction, then it would be difficult
to keep up with repairs. He indicated that he had a problem with
developers who did not follow deed restrictions.
Council Member Perry asked if this was a preliminary stage of
approval and would the item be brought back to Council at a later
date.
Robbin$ replied that the Council was currently considering the
zoning and the annexation of the property. Another area was
platting and development of the property. The Council would
consider the ordinance for a final reading and consideration on
April 21. The preliminary plat had been approved. The final plat
was scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 25th of
March. There had been no final review of the construction plans.
Council Member Perry asked how binding was the resolution regarding
parks and fees on the City and the developer.
City Manager Harrell replied that the resolution was an expression
of intent which set forth the City Council's desires of what they
would like to see developers do and set the standard. There was no
mandatory provision within the resolution. Staff had been trying
to voluntarily gain compliance as developers entered the process.
There was no legal way, at this point in time, to extract that in
a mandatory fashion.
Council Member Smith asked for a clarification of what was required
of the Council at this meeting.
Robbins replied that this was the first reading of the annexation
of 23 acres and the zoning of the property to SF-16.
Council Member Smith asked if there was a preliminary plat at this
time.
Robbins replied no.
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Council Member Chew stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
would address the street and parks issues when the proposal came
before them.
Council Member Alexander asked that when the proposal came back to
Council in April, would there be the availability of a public
hearing at that time.
Robbins replied yes.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. --- (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ANNEXING 23.059
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG FORRESTRIDGE DRIVE, NORTH OF RYAN
ROAD; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY;
APPROVING ONE-FAMILY DWELLING (SF-16) DISTRICT ZONING
CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Trent motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Trent "aye", Alexander "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye",
Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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CITY OF--DENTON, TEXAS
BOB' CASTLEBERRY,
CITY OF DENTON,
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