Minutes July 25, 2000CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 25, 2000
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 5:15 p.m. in the Work
Session Room, Denton City Hall.
PRESENT:Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Kristoferson and Young.
ABSENT:None
1.Closed Meeting:
A.Deliberations Regarding Real Property --- Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Section
551.072. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive
Matters --- Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Section 551.086.**
(1)Received information from Staff, discussed, deliberated, considered, and
provided Staff with direction pertaining to the location of, the purchase
price of, negotiating issues, and valuation issues respecting the possible
acquisition by the City of Denton Municipal Utilities Department of an
approximate 3.13 acre tract of land situated in the S. A. Venters Survey,
Abstract No. 1315, and being situated in part of a resurvey of a called
20.442 acre tract of land described in the Deed from Western Place, Inc. to
G. Hopkins, as recorded in the Deed Records of Denton County, Texas, at
Volume 829, Page 474; and which tract is located near the Southwest
corner of the intersection of Hickory Creek Road and FM 2181, in Denton
County, Texas; which acquisition is for a public purpose.
B.Consultation with Attorney – Under TEXAS GOV’T. CODE Section 551.071.
(1)Considered initiating litigation and discussed possible settlement of such
potential litigation concerning two signboards north of the intersection of
Loop 288 and Colorado Boulevard, within the right-of-way of the Denton
Branch Rail Trail, and consult with attorneys on a matter in which the
ethical duties of the attorneys under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly require such a
consultation to be closed to the public under the circumstances presented.
Special Called Session of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
1.Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas
flags.
2.The Council considered approval of the minutes of May 23, May 31, June 5, June 6, June
13, June 20, June 22, June 27, and July 14, 2000.
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Mayor Pro Tem Beasley noted a correction on the June 20 minutes.
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Young motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the minutes as amended. On roll vote, Beasley
“aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and
Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3.Mayor Brock presented proclamations for:
A.Alternative Transportation Day
B.Trinity Presbyterian Church Day
CITIZEN REPORTS
4.The Council was to receive a report from Sharon Gillum regarding a commercial
business on agriculturally zoned land.
Ms. Gillim was not present.
5.The Council received a report from Diamand Jamal regarding Bizplex.
Mr. Jamal stated he had many issues to be resolved with the City regarding the Denton Business
Park. One of his main concerns was a water pipe that was installed across his property and
looping across his water meter. There was a water leak in those pipes that the City did not
inform him of and repairs were made with substandard materials. He requested that the repairs
be corrected properly.
6.The Council received a report from Dessie Goodson regarding city transportation and
other issues.
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Ms. Goodson stated she had attended the June 24 public meeting regarding the City’s public
transportation program. She felt that the issues were not clear and that her questions were not
answered properly. She expressed concerns regarding the procedures of the transportation
system.
CONSENT AGENDA
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions with the change of Item #13 from an ordinance to a resolution. On
roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
7. NO. R2000-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS DESIGNATING CERTAIN
OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR, ACTING FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY IN DEALING WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE TEXAS RECREATION &
PARKS ACCOUNT GRANT PROGRAM; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY IS
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ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; CERTIFYING THAT THE
CITY’S MATCHING SHARE IS READILY AVAILABLE; AND DEDICATING THE
PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL
USES.
8. NO. R2000-034
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN OF THE
CITY OF DENTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. NO. R2000-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY OF DENTON OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MASTER PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. NO. 2000-229
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PAVING AND DRAINING
IMPROVEMENTS ON WILLOWWOOD STREET; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (BID 2520 – WILLOWWOOD PAVING AND DRAINAGE AWARDED TO
JAGOE PUBLIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $851,274.21)
11. NO. 2000-230
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR PHASE III OF THE EVERS PARK BASEBALL FIELD
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2507 – EVERS
PARK BASEBALL FIELDS – PHASE III AWARDED TO JONES AND JEFFREY,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $253,130 INCLUDING ALTERNATES 1 AND 4)
12. NO. 2000-231
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2518 – NORTH
LAKES PARK SOCCER FIELDS LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AWARDED TO
THE LOWEST BIDDER, GROVES ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,900
INCLUDING ALTERNATE 1)
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13. NO. R2000-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS TO DECLARE THE INTENT
TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE UNRESERVED RETAINED
EARNINGS OF THE WATER FUND WITH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
14. NO. 2000-232
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LANDFILL CELLS – PHASE
II; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2521 – CONSTRUCTION OF
LANDFILL CELLS – PHASE II AWARDED TO HANDEX CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,247,865.38)
15. NO. 2000-233
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL
CABINETS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2517 – ANNUAL
CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL CABINETS AWARDED TO
PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $58,176)
16. NO. 2000-234
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRUCK BED AND BODIES; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2534 – TRUCK BED AND BODIES
AWARDED AS LISTED BELOW IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,522)
17. NO. 2000-235
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED IRRIGATION
SYSTEM AT THE SERVICE CENTER; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2535 –
SERVICE CENTER IRRIGATION AWARDED TO PROFESSIONAL A-1
SPRINKLER SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,500)
18. NO. 2000-236
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIBER
OPTIC CABLE AS AWARDED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS GENERAL SERVICES
COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
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AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO 06167 TO FMS TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,475)
19. NO. 2000-237
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99-322 ADOPTING THE 1999-
2000 BUDGET AND ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES TO INCREASE THE
1999-2000 FLEET SERVICES BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS DUE
TO AN UNANTICIPATED INCREASE IN THE COST OF FUEL; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND FILING WITH THE COUNTY CLERK; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
20. NO. 2000-238
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES WITH ROGER
WILKINSON TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES AND
SUPPORT FOR THE PONDER ELECTRIC SUBSTATION PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21.The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Zoning Plan, to rezone
3901 Pockrus Page Road from an Agriculture (AG) zoning district to a Planned Development
(PD) zoning district. The 20.1-acre property was generally located on the north side of Pockrus
Page Road, east of Interstate 35 East. A single-family subdivision with open spaces was
proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (4-2). (ZP-00-002,
Diamond Ridge Estates)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the proposal was for single
family homes with an overall density of 3.7 units per acre. The proposal was impacted by the
interim regulations which resulted in the submission of the zoning plan. The Comprehensive
Plan indicated that the parcel was in two districts – a neighborhood center and a regional mixed
use activity center. As there was over 20% opposition to the proposal, the supermajority vote
was in effect plus the fact that the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied approval of the
proposal. A letter had been submitted by the property owner to delay consideration of this item.
Alen Bucel, representing the property owner, stated that the owner of the property was out of
town and wanted to attend the meeting. Thus they had requested a delay in consideration of the
proposal.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke during the public hearing:
Richard Cooper, Andrew Corporation - opposed
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Cochran motioned, Beasley seconded to postpone consideration and to continue the public
hearing two weeks from this meeting. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran
“aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “nay”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried
with a 5-2 vote.
22.The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Detailed Plan for a
Planned Development (PD-174) zoning district. The 378.1-acre property was generally located
south of Johnson Lane, between John Paine Road and Fort Worth Drive. A single-family
subdivision with open spaces was proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval with conditions (4-1). (Z-99-100, Country Lakes North, formerly
Willow Lakes North)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that 1272 residential lots were
proposed with an overall density of 3.2 units per acre with open spaces. The project was exempt
from the interim regulations. The flood plain contained environmentally sensitive areas that
were incorporated into the detention ponds. The proposal was outside the city limits so that the
supermajority rule was not in effect. The site plan did not have any connections to the west or
east which was a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan. The Argyle ISD had indicated that
they would request delay of the proposal.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Frank Murphy, Wynne/Jackson Lakes Development – favor
Sue Bancroft, Argyle ISD – requested delay in consideration
Rebuttal by Mr. Murphy
Cochran motioned, Burroughs seconded to postpone consideration of the proposal until the first
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regular Council meeting after 30 days (September 5) and continue the public hearing at that
meeting.
Council Member Kristoferson asked for additional information on a transportation study, a
formal letter from Argyle ISD on the school sites, and more information on the connectivity
issues of area roads.
Council Member Durrance requested a design standards analysis of the proposed development.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “nay”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
City Manager Jez indicated that Council might want to reconsider the motion on Item #21. He
felt the motion was to continue consideration for two weeks which would require a special called
meeting as that meeting was a work session. He suggested that the motion continue
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consideration at the August 15 Council meeting. Council would need to motion for
reconsideration and then make a new motion.
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Cochran motioned, Kristoferson seconded to reconsider Item #21. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Cochran motioned, Beasley seconded to postpone consideration of Item #21 and to continue the
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public hearing at the August 15 Council meeting. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”,
Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
23.The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Zoning Plan to rezone
approximately 30 acres from a Planned Development (PD-84) and Agriculture (A) zoning
districts to a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. The property was located west of Masch
Branch Road approximately 600 feet south of University Drive. A light industrial park was
proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions (5-1).
(ZP-00-006, Airport Industrial Park)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that surrounding property was
zoned industrial. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with three
conditions. This proposal was covered by the interim regulations that would include height
restrictions if necessary.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke during the public hearing:
Alan Bucel, representing the petitioner – favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-239
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 84 (PD-84) AND
AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) WITH CONDITIONS ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY
30 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF MASCH BRANCH ROAD AND
APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE AND MASCH
BRANCH INTERSECTION; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONING PLAN
FOR THE DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT FO $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (ZP-00-006)
Young motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the zoning plan with the conditions as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
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“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
24.The Council considered approval of a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget
of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §772.309; and
providing an effective date.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-037
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET OF THE
DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE
§772.309; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Brock left the meeting.
25.The Council considered approving a Project Plan for 1.73 acres located on the east side of
Teasley Lane approximately 700 feet south of Hickory Creek Road. A childcare center of
approximately 14,000 square feet with associated site improvements was proposed. (SP-00-010,
Children Lighthouse Childcare Center)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this proposal was on the
Council’s last meeting agenda. A revised elevation for the project plus the detail on a proposed
monument sign was included in the agenda back-up.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING A
NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECT PLAN FOR CHILDREN LIGHTHOUSE
CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER, BEING AN APPROXIMATE 1.73 ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TEASLEY LAND, APPROXIMATELY 700
FEET SOUTH OF HICKORY CREEK ROAD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (SP-00-010, CHILDREN LIGHTHOUSE CHILDCARE
LEARNING CENTER)
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion
carried unanimously.
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26.The Council considered an appeal to the Planning and Development Director’s
determination of regulations applied to Planned Development–86 (PD-86) for the Windsor Ridge
Estates, Phase I, zero lot line coverage. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
denial (4 -3). (SI-00-014, Appeal Determination).
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was an appeal to a
determination he had made regarding lot coverage for Windsor Ridge Estates. Lot coverage on
the zero lot line residential area was not noted in the ordinance approving PD-86. The applicant
requested staff to review the Planned Development and determine the maximum allowable lot
coverage. Staff determined, per Section 35-184 of the Zoning Code, that the most comparable
zoning district “SF-7” had a maximum lot coverage of 35%. The applicant was requesting a
maximum lot coverage of 45% so they could build larger houses on the lots. A supermajority
vote was not required as this was not a zoning procedure. The applicant had agreed to plant one
3” caliper street tree on each lot, implement a repetition pattern prohibiting adjacent homes or
homes that face each other to have either the same elevation or the same brick color and would
implement staggered front yard setbacks.
The following individuals spoke on the issue:
Ike Shupe, representing Ryland Homes – favor
Allan Needles, 2325 Southway Drive, Denton, 76207 - favor
Lou Schneider, 2334 Southway Drive, Denton, 76207 - favor
Bruce Trotter, 1915 Buckeye, Flower Mound, 75028 – favor
Paul Johnson, 2336 Southway Drive, Denton, 76207 – favor
Martin Peterson, 2337 Southway Drive, Denton, 76207 – favor
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to support the appeal to the Planning Director’s
determination and to allow a 45% coverage including the three voluntary conditions at noted.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson
“nay”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried with a 4-2 vote.
27.Woolaver Addition. The 3.479-acre site was located on the north side of Audra Lane
generally between Old North Road and Loop 288. It was in an Agricultural-zoning district. A
single-family residence was proposed.
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this property had never been
platted. The petitioner wanted to subdivide the property and place another residence on the
location. The property owner would have to extend sidewalks and upgrade paving on Audra
Lane.
Wayne Woolaver spoke in favor of the variances.
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to grant an exaction variance for Items a (sidewalks) and b
(paving).
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a.The Council considered an exaction variance from Section 34-114(17) of the
Code of Ordinances, concerning sidewalks. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial (3-2). (V-00-006A, Woolaver Addition)
On roll vote to grant the variance, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “nay”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance
“aye”, Kristoferson “nay”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried with a 4-2 vote.
b.The Council considered an exaction variance from Section 34-114(5) of the Code
of Ordinances, concerning perimeter paving. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial (3-2). (V-00-006B, Woolaver Addition)
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “nay”,
and Young “aye”. Motion carried with a 5-1 vote.
28.The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-046, for a 31.4 acre parcel north of Audra Lane and west of
Mockingbird. The property was in a Planned Development (PD-127) zoning district. An
amended Detailed Plan was proposed reducing the total number of single-family residential lots
from 136 to 127. (RR-00-017, Bellaire North Addition)
Doug Powell, Director for Planning and Development, stated that this was a single family
development proposal. The proposal would be required to complete a zoning plan, a project plan
and complete the platting process. If the relief were granted, a zoning plan or project plan would
not be required. The petitioner had submitted a request for delay and to be placed on the August
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Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to postpone consideration of the item until the August
15th Council meeting.On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance
“aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
29.The Council considered nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards and
Commissions.
Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, indicated that Council had made nominations at a prior meeting
that the Council could vote on at this meeting. Following that, Council would be able to make
additional nominations for remaining vacancies.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the nominations made at the prior meeting.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
and Young “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Young nominated Darrell Wright to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board.
Council Member Cochran nominated Steve Johansson to the Historic Landmark Commission.
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Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to suspend the rules and vote on these nominations at this
meeting. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote for Darrell Wright for the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
On roll vote for Steve Johansson to the Historic Landmark Commission, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council made nominations on vacancies as noted in Attachment A.
Cochran motioned, Burroughs seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the nominations as in
Attachment A. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote for the nominations, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, and Young “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
30.New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
A.Council Member Cochran asked for a work session item regarding the Pecan
Drainage project. He would like to have those residents who would be affected by the project to
receive public notification on what will be happening with the project.
B.Council Member Burroughs asked for a review of the City’s industrial sites with a
comparison of the uses of the current sites with the Comprehensive Plan.
31.Items from the City Manager
City Manager Jez did not have any items for Council.
32.There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
33.There was no official action on Closed Meeting item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086
of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following the completion of the Special Called Session, the Council convened into a Work
Session.
1.The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction involving the
City Employee Health Plan.
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Robert Waggoner, Risk Manager, stated that Council had requested information regarding health
care in general, a discussion on the City of Denton Health Plan history, utilization of Denton area
providers under the current plan, the financial standing of Aetna U.S. Healthcare, and a
comparison and analysis of the City of Denton plan with other Denton area public entities. He
reviewed these topics as noted in the agenda back-up materials.
Consensus of the Council was to remain with the current plan for another year.
2.The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding
proposed procedural changes to be implemented by the City Development Review Committee
(DRC).
Larry Reichhart, DRC Chairman, stated that at the June 13, 2000 Council work session, staff
presented a number of operational and procedural changes to the Development Review
Committee. This report was a follow-up to that meeting. He presented an update on the
proposed changes and the results of those proposals.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the proposed changes.
3.The Council received direction from Council regarding the proposed date for the
Development Code Review Session.
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Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that a date of September 14 or 15
was being proposed for the all day work session to review the draft Development Code prior to
release for public review and comment.
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Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the September 15 date.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS