Minutes July 20, 2004CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 20, 2004
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall:
PRESENT:
Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem McNeill; Council Members Kamp, Montgomery,
Mulroy, Redmon and Thomson
ABSENT: None
1. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the
Bond Election process.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff was putting together the Capital
Improvement Program and the Bond Election was scheduled for February 5. Tentative schedule
was in the backup. She stated that the Council would make appointments to the committee at the
August 3 council meeting. Each council member would make seven nominations. The
committee would have 50 members.
Council Member Mulroy stated that the chair of the committee should run the meetings of the
committee and not the Council.
Montgomery asked if the committee members gave a list of items for the Capital Improvement
Program to staff. DuBose stated that they had not in the past but could.
2. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding a
proposal to conduct a mobility study for the Denia Neighborhood.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the Denia Neighborhood
Plan was adopted in 1999. During a recent meeting of the Denia Neighborhood Association, a
request was made for a mobility study of the Denia neighborhood.
She stated that the Engineering Department requested a proposal from C&P Engineering to
undertake a mobility study of three scenarios with the neighborhood. The scenarios proposed
were: to evaluate the existing streets, existing access system and existing traffic volumes; utilize
the current traffic volumes identified and evaluate access and street system presented in the
currently approved mobility plan; and to evaluate the future conditions based on traffic volumes
generated and distributed throughout the Denia neighborhood to account for the full build out of
the study area. These traffic volumes would then be compared to the City's Mobility Plan to
identify any inadequacies and recommend changes to address those inadequacies. The proposal
was for $11,525 and currently no funding source had been identified.
Mayor Brock stated that a citizen wanted to speak to the Council regarding this item.
Montgomery motioned, McNeill seconded to allow the citizen to speak. General consensus of
the Council was to allow the citizen to speak.
Linnie McAdams stated that the neighborhood wanted the traffic study to include traffic coming
up Bonnie Brae.
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Carpenter advised that Bonnie Brae would be included in the study.
Council directed staffto identify funding to complete the mobility study.
3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding code
enforcement procedures.
Captain Joanie Housewright stated that the appearance of the city was primarily dependent upon
the policies that regulated the development of properties and the policies that regulated the
maintenance of properties. The development of property was regulated almost exclusively by
the Development Code through the Planning Department and Building Inspections Department.
The maintenance of property was regulated by a variety of laws and ordinances with
enforcement through the Code Enforcement Department and Building Inspections Department.
Housewright reviewed current Code Enforcement procedures for violations involving high grass
and weeds; trash and debris; junked vehicles; violations of regulations related to signs and
zoning or land use; view obstructions; complaints regarding cars for sale on parking lots; car
dealerships where vehicles are parked on sidewalks; solid waste complaints; complaints of
neighborhoods blowing grass clippings into the drainage system; and stagnant water, especially
in private pools. She stated that staffhad reviewed the ordinances and procedures of other cities
and State law and recommended revisions to the ordinances.
The recommendation from staff regarding legislation for high grass and weeds and trash and
debris included: abate, without notice, weeds higher than 48 inches; property of 20 acres or less
be mowed in its entirety rather than the 100 feet required by the Denton ordinance; revisions to
the definition of garbage, impure or unwholesome matter, junk, and nuisance; increase the
administrative fee for the abatement process to $125.00.
The recommendation from staff regarding legislation for junked vehicles included: a State law
revision that changed the length of time for a junked vehicle to be inoperable to thirty days;
revisions to the definition of an inoperable motor vehicle, inoperable vehicle, and junked vehicle;
requirement that junked vehicles be screened by an opaque fence or enclosed in a building.
Housewright briefly reviewed the Ft. Worth Code Rangers volunteer program.
Mayor Brock suggested that staff prepare a chart that showed recommended changes and current
ordinances and place that on a future work session for discussion.
4. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent
agenda for the regular meeting of July 20, 2004.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 6:30 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. :
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2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations/Awards
There were no proclamation/awards for this meeting.
B. July Yard-of-the-Month Awards
Mayor Brock presented the July Yard-of-the-Month awards to:
Bill and Donna Smith
Ed and Nancy Gibson
Clint and Elizabeth Smith
Bill, Robin and G-riffm Schofield
Javier Subias
Larry and Beth Manning - Water Smart Yard
Peter L. Holland, D.D.S. and Steven Alspach, D.D.S., M.S. - Business
C. Recognition of staff accomplishments
City Manager Conduffpresented staff accomplishments to the Council and audience.
3. CITIZENS REPORTS
A. The Council received citizen reports from the following:
1. Tom Sprabeary regarding increasing taxi rates.
Mr. Sprabeary was not present.
2. Gary Naderi regarding increase in taxi rates.
Mr. Naderi stated that he owned Ace Cab Company and requested that the Council increase the
fares to $2.00. He was also request'mg that the City change the ordinance to allow cabs to be 7
years old versus 5 years old.
3. Nell Yeldell regarding taxes and legal description of property.
Ms. Yeldell stated that she was concerned about property taxes. She had been to the Denton
Appraisal District to protest her taxes. She stated that she had purchased a different piece of
property and the property description was listed as Block 3 and it should be Block 5 and wanted
it changed but no one would change it.
4. Willie Hudspeth regarding minority hiring and the tree ordinance.
Mr. Hudspeth was concerned that there was no minority representation in the Fire Department.
5. Aron Frydberg regarding the sign code.
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Mr. Frydberg was not present.
6. Carolyn Phillips regard'rog untimely liens and the black elderly.
Ms. Phillips was not present.
7. Bob Clifton regarding various city issues.
Mr. Clifton was not present.
8. Peternia Washington regarding more "cluck" for the "buck".
Ms. Washington was not present.
9. Militza Bishop regarding TWU apartment development.
Ms. Bishop expressed concerns about traffic and safety regarding the TWU apartment
development. She requested that a traffic study be done for Oakland and Austin.
10. Dessie Goodson regarding "responsibility".
Ms. Goodson stated that she was upset because she had not received signed copies she had
requested of items 6F, 6G, and 6H from the June 15 City Council meeting.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Montgomery motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions with a correction to item O to remove the nomination of Lovie Price
to the Human Services Advisory Committee. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mufroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
2004-182 - An ord'mance amending Ordinance No. 2001-193 and Section 2-29 of
the City Code relating to Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, and all amending ordinances and repealing and consolidating
Ordinances 2001-204, 2002-018, 2003-235, 2003-373, 2004-014 and 2004-033;
providing for recording of attendance at Council meetings and setting work
session times; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
R2004-034 - A resolution approving the fiscal year 2005 Financial Plan of the
Denco Area 9-1-1 District, pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code;
Chapter 772, as amended; and providing an effective date.
2004-183 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas updating Impact Fees by
amending Chapter 26, "Utilities," Section 26-210 through 26-232 of the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances; adopting revised Land Use Assumptions and Capital
Improvements Plans for Water and Wastewater Impact Fees; establishing new
service areas for Wastewater Impact Fees; establishing new maximum impact fees
per service unit and impact fees to be collected; creating schedules for the
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assessment and collection of impact fees; amending the definition of "new
development" conta'med in Section 26-213(9); adding the definition of "utility
connection" to Section 26-213(14); add'rog clarifying language to Section 26-
221(a) and (h); adding Section 26-2210) which clarifies the powers of the
Director respecting the enfomement, assessment, computation or collection of
impact fees; revising procedures for administering impact fees; repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions; providing a severability clause; providing
for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 for each violation thereof; and providing an
effective date.
An exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of Jagoe-Public, a hot mix
asphalt plant need to operate between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.,
Sundays through Thursdays, for 28 to 35 working days between July 21st and
November 18th, 2004.
2004-184 - An ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing and ratifying an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the Juneteenth Committee to
support the 2004 Jnneteenth Celebration; providing for an effective date.
2004-185 - An ordinance approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Denton & Denton County approving a project for completion
of roadway pavement improvements on Long Road from the Denton Independent
School District's western property line to Smart Road adjacent to and serving the
new Denton Athletic Facility/Advanced Career and Technology Center; and
providing for an effective date.
2004-186 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the provisions
of Chapter 18 relating to motor vehicles and traffic by amending Section 18-107
to allow for disabled parking signs to be posted on a wall or on a post; providing
for a severability clause; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause;
providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 for violations of this ordinance; and
providing for an effective date.
2004-187 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending Section 18-13
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton by prohibiting the operation of
bicycles, motor assisted scooters, and neighborhood electric devices or any other
similar vehicle or toy devices on sidewalks in the area surrounding the City
Square; providing that this ord'mance does not apply to any mobility impaired
individual using a motorized device; provid'mg for a severability clause; providing
a repealing clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed two hundred dollars for a
violation of this ordinance; providing for publication; and providing for an
effective date.
2004-188 - An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the City of Knnn for the
impoundment and disposition of dogs and cats and the collection of fees pursuant
to the provisions of said agreement; and providing for an effective date.
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2004-189 - An ordinance approving a Real Estate Contract between Deborah J.
Wrenn as seller and the City of Denton, Texas as purchaser for a tract of land
commonly known as 1110 E. Sycamore located in the Cisco Survey, Abstract
1184 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; authoriz'mg the expenditure of
funds and providing an effective date.
2004-190 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for an
aerial wireline crossing located at Mile Post 718.38, Choctaw Subdivision, City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; authoriz'mg the expenditure of funds, therefor;
and providing an effective date.
2004-191 - An ord'mance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Interloeal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas
and the Denton Independent School District regarding the use of the Right of Way
for DISD Fiber Optic System; and providing an effective date.
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2004-192 - An ordinance on second reading to voluntarily annex 63.32 acres of
land generally located west of Swisher Road, and north of Edwards Road in the
eastern section of the City of Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (4-0). (Longhorn
Development Annexation, A04-0001)
R2004-035 - A resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the acquisition
of real property by the Denton County Central Appraisal District commonly
known as 3901 Morse Street, Denton, Texas 76208; and providing an effective
date.
Approved appointments to the following boards and commissions:
1. Airport Advisory Board - Don Smith, Larry Lute
2. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Kody MacKenna, Marilyn Wells,
Joella Orr, Curtis Martin
3. Community Development Advisory Committee - LaNelle Winn, Ed
Touraine, Sandra Benavides, Run Aldridge
4. Construction Advisory and Appeals Board - Alan Nelson
5. Historic Landmark Commission - Randall Boyd, Darlene Mullenweg,
Peggy Capps
6. Hman Services Advisory Committee - Teri Rheault
7. Library Board - Lori Wolfe
8. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board - Chuck Smith, Palrice Lyke,
Ged Aschenbreuner
9. Planning and Zoning Commission - DeCarlo Noble, Vicki Holt, Mary
Thibodeaux
10. Public Utilities Board - Phil Gailivan
11. TMPA - George Hopkins
12. Traffic Safety Commission - Connie Baker, Lelia Howell
13. Zoning Board of Adjustment - Cliff Reding, Cecil Adkins
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2004-193 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of EMS Supplies for Denton Fire Department; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3165 -
EMS Supplies awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each item in the
estimated amount of $120,000).
2004-194 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of Overhead 13.2 kV Capacitor Bank Assemblies for
Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (Bid 3177 - Overhead 13.2 kV Capacitor Bank
Assemblies awarded to Wesco Distribution in the estimated amount of $38,000).
2004-195 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the purchase of printing, typesetting, distribution and advertisement sales for the
Parks and Recreation Department's PLAY Seasonal Brochure; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3186 - Annual
Contract for P.A.R.D. Seasonal Catalogs awarded to the lowest bidder for each
section in the gross amount of $41,595 less $12,000 (Estimated Ad Revenue) for
a net estimated cost of $29,595).
2004-196 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the purchase of two 15 kV Bus Duct replacements for the Hickory Street
Substation; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3172 - Hickory Substation Bus Duct Replacements awarded to
Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company in the amount of $27,829).
2004-197 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the purchase of a hydraulic excavator for the Water Distribution Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(Bid 3178 - Hydraulic Excavator awarded to Continental Equipment Company
L.P. in the amount of $131,463.29).
Approved the minutes of June 1, June 8, and June 15 Regular Meetings and June
15 Luncheon.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance rezoning
approximately 19 acres from the Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district to the
Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning dislrict, and approximately 63
acres to the Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning district. The property
was generally located west of Swisher Road, and approximately 1,500 feet north of Edwards
Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0002,
Longhorn)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, stated that a multi-family development
with a golf course was proposed. The multi-family use was permitted in the NRMU-12 zoning
district, however the golf course was classified as outdoor recreation and required approval of a
Specific Use Permit in addition to the zoning. Opposition was 7.9%.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mark Webb, representing One Longhorn Land I, LP, spoke in support.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-198
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING OF AN APPROXIMATE 82 ACRE TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TO
THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE 12 (NRMU-12) ZONING
DISTRICT, APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRES OF WHICH IS CURRENTLY ZONED
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) AND APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES
OF WHICH IS CURRENTLY ZONED NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4)
INTO THE CITY OF DENTON, SAID 88 ACRE TRACT IS GENERALLY LOCATED
IN THE GIDEON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1330, WEST OF SWISHER ROAD,
AND APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET NORTH OF EDWARDS ROAD IN THE CITY
OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0002)
Kamp motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
rezonlng approximately 0.56 acres from Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district to
Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. The property was generally
located south of McKirmey Street and approximately 900 feet west of Loop 288. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0019, Church's Chicken)
Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that this application
was associated with an application for the Special Use Permit (SUP) for a drive-through facility,
and a variance request from driveway separation requirements. The Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the driveway separation variance on June 23, 2004. No property owners
within 200 ft. of the property had responded. He stated that the proposed zoning change was
compatible with neighboring zoning designations.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group, spoke in support of this item and the next item.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 2004-199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (NRMU) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND
USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.56 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED
GENERALLY SOUTH OF MCKINNEY STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 900
FEET WEST OF LOOP 288 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF
TRACT 66 OF THE M. YOACHUM SURVEY IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0019)
Redmon motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance for a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a drive-through facility for Church's Chicken. The property was
generally located south of McKinney Street and approximately 900 feet west of Loop 288. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0020, Church's Chicken.)
Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that the restaurant was
a permitted use in the proposed NRMU zoning district, but a drive-through facility required a
Specific Use Permit. He stated that staff recommended approval of the SUP for the drive-
through facility, and site plan approval on the request and location of the drive-through facility
with conditions: the drive-through facility shall be as provided in the site plan; and an access
easement or the connection between the property and the driveway to the east must be provided
prior to final plat approval.
The Mayor opened the public heating.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public heating.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.56
ACRE OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF MCKINNEY STREET AND
APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET WEST OF LOOP 288, WITHIN A NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (NRMU) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND
USE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0020)
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Kamp motioned, Redmon seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
rezoning approximately 1.25 acres from Downtown Residential 1 (DR-l) zoning district to
Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2) zoning district. The property was generally located southeast of
Underwood Street at Avenue A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
(6-0). (Z04-0022, Underwood and Avenue A)
Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that multi-family use
was proposed. Staff had received three written responses expressing opposition, which was
13.5%. He stated that changing the zoning from DR-1 to DR-2 would increase the density from
8 dwelling units to 30 per acre, and for this particular site would allow a maximum development
of approximately 37.5 units (75 bedrooms).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Scott Brown, spoke in support.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-201
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL 1 (DR-l) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO DOWNTOWN
RESIDENTIAL 2 (DR-2) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
GENERALLY SOUTH OF UNDERWOOD STREET AT AVENUE A AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 642, 643, 644, AND 645 OF THE E.
PUCHALSKI SURVEY IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Z04-0022)
Thomson motioned, Redmon seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "nay". Motion carded 6-1.
E. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
regarding a Specific Use Permit for a drive-through facility. The approximately 0.72 acre
property was in a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district and was
generally located on the east side of Lillian Miller Parkway, approximately 170 feet north of
Wind River Lane and approximately 100 feet west of Lake Fork Circle. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0021, Dry Clean Super Center)
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Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that the Specific Use
Permit was required for all drive-through uses. Staff had received three written responses in
opposition to the request, which was 11%.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Sid Hollingsworth, 4725 Nail Rd, Dallas, in support
Ray Ellis, 4725 Nail Rd, Dallas, in support
Mary Brower, 3205 Meredith Lane, in support
Eddy Lynton, 2405 Great Bear Lane, in support
Marty Rivers, 2000 Whitefish Court, in support
Clemence Rawley, 1421 Hunters Ridge Circle, Vice President of Hunters Ridge
Homeowner's Association, opposed to additional traffic and non-conforming building
plans
Comment Cards were received from the following individuals in opposition to the ordinance.
Sharon McKee, 1204 Tulane
Carolyn Gold, 1413 Hunters Ridge Circle
Curtis L. Gold, 1413 Hunters Ridge Circle
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters Ridge Circle
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Mayor re-opened the public hearing.
Paul Rawley, 2420 Champlain Lane, spoke regard'rog a curb cut on Wind River Lane.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-202
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.72
ACRE OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LILLIAN
MILLER PARKWAY, APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET NORTH OF WIND RIVER
LANE AND APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET WEST OF LAKE FORK CIRCLE,
WITHIN A NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (NRMU) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0021)
Thomson motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance with the following conditions:
increase the height of the proposed six-foot masonry fence to a height of eight feet, architecture
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of structure be consistent with surrounding structures, illuminated sign be recessed into the
building, existing live oak trees along fence line be preserved, landscaping resemble existing
landscaping on CVS site, stop sign be erected at the exit of the site, safety bollards be located on
north side of lot, all signs cease illumination at 10 pm, and parking lot lighting not extend
beyond the property line. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "nay",
Mulroy "nay", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "nay". Motion carded 4-3.
F. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
regarding rezoning of approximately 8.3 acres from the Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2)
zoning district to an Employment Center Commercial (EC-C) zoning district. The property was
generally located on the south side of University Drive, and approximately 900 feet east of
Thomas Egan Road. An office and light-manufacturing park was proposed. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0023, Shady Creek Business Park)
Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that the requested
zoning change would allow the applicant to develop the property for a medical center and retail
uses. Staffhad received no written responses from property owners within 200 feet of the site.
The Mayor opened the public heating.
Allen Bussell, representing the owner, spoke in support.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-203
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 8.3 ACRES FROM THE
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 2 (NR-2) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT CENTER COMMERCIAL (EC-C) ZONING DISTRICT; THE
PROPERTY IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNIVERSITY
DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET EAST OF THOMAS EGAN ROAD IN THE
CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0023)
Montgomery motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
G. The Council held a public heating and considered adoption of an ordinance
rezoning approximately 30.7 acres from a Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2) zoning district to
.approximately 6.2 acres of Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) and 24.5 acres of Neighborhood
Residential 6 (NR-6) zoning districts with an overlay district. The property was generally
located at the southwest comer of Hinlde and Windsor intersection. Single-family development
was proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (5-1). NOTE: ~,
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE BY THE COUNCIL IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL. (ZO4-O017, The Cove at
North Lakes)
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Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that under the proposed
zoning of 6.2 acres of NR-4 and 24.5 acres of NR-6 with an overlay zoning designation up to 24
NR-4 lots and 117 NR-6 lots could be developed totaling 141 residential lots. Under the existing
NR-2 zoning a maximum of 61 residential lots could be developed. Staff had received seven
responses in opposition from property owners, which represented 8.2%.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group, in support
Allen Bussell, 1621 Amanda Court, in support
Comment Cards were received from the following individuals in opposition to the ordinance.
Dureen White, 720 Headlee
Richard White, 720 Headlee
Peggy Gist, 1215 Meadow Ridge Dr.
Kay Norman, 1213 Meadow Ridge
Arlene Morrison, 624 Headlee
Ivy Doak, 518 Northridge
Mason Kearby, 601 Magnolia
Helen Kearby, 601 Magnolia
Terry and Hazel Masten, 402 Magnolia
Lee Nahrgang, 506 Northridge
Joan Taylor, 1209 Tulane
Tom Bucldey, 519 Magnolia
Betty Nabors, 524 Magnolia
Homer Nabors, 524 Magnolia
Bess Buckley, 519 Magnolia
Mildred Marsh, 717 Headlee
Doretha Wilson, 301 Mimosa
Cletice Gilley, 1200 Tulane
Alice Pockrus, 2500 Hinkle Drive
Jean Frank, 12500 Hinkle Drive #1
Judith M. Garbar, 1200 Meadow Ridge Drive
Etna Roberson, 1211 Meadow Ridge
Charles Wilson, 301 Mimosa
Gall Garber, 1200 Meadow Ridge
Colleen Briscoe, 507 Magnolia
Maurine Petty, 707 Headlee
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Avon Cline, 714 Mimosa, in opposition
Gall Garber, 1200 Meadow Ridge Drive, in opposition
Darby Reinke, 701 Northridge, in opposition
Kay Selby, 428 Northridge, in opposition
Harold Perry, 720 Mimosa, in opposition
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Jack Frisby, 405 Magnolia, in opposition
Lisa Melby, Administrator at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinlde, concerned
about residents, density, and traffic on Hinkle
Patrice Frisby, 405 Magnolia, in opposition
The Mayor closed the public heating.
The following ordinance was considered:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE OF 30.7 ACRES FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 2
(NR-2) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO 6.2
ACRES OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) AND 24.5 ACRES OF
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 6 (NR-6), WITH AN OVERLAY DISTRICT;
SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER ON WINDSOR DRIVE AND HINKLE STREET INTERSECTION AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 31 OF THE R. BEAUMONT SURVEY
ABSTRACT NUMBER 61 AND TRACTS 54 AND 56 OF THE MEISENHEIMER
SURVEY ABSTRACT NUMBER 810 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS; SUCH OVERLAY DISTRICT ESTABLISHES DIFFERENT
REGULATIONS THAN WOULD NORMALLY BE PERMITTED IN THE NR-6
DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF PERMITTED
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, THE INCREASING OF BUILDING SETBACKS, AND
LIMITATIONS OF PERMITTED LAND USES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z04-0017)
Thomson motioned to deny the zoning request.
McNeill motioned to approve zoning of NR-4 for the entire piece of property. Motion died for
lack of a secon[l.
Montgomery seconded the original motion. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye".
Motion carded unanimously.
H. The Council considered the following:
1. The City Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an
ordinance creating a Special Sign District for the Unicorn Lake development. The purpose of the
Special Sign District was to allow signage for the development, located south of Interstate 35
East along both sides of Wind River Lane, deviating from the requirements of Subchapter 15 of
the Development Code relating to directional signage. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval (3-3). NOTE: A SUPERMAJOR1TY VOTE BY THE COUNCIL WAS REQUIRED
FORAI'PROVAL. (SD04-0002, Unicorn Lake DevelopmenO
Larry Reichhart, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, stated that the Development
Code did not address "way finding" signs. The proposed sign district would allow an off-
premise "way finding" sign to be located on public property. One neutral response from a
property owner was submitted to staff. A supermajority vote of the City Council was required to
approve this case since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Melissa Lindelow, 1717 Main Street, #2800, Dallas, in support
Bob Shelton, 3300 Sundown, in support
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ord'mance was considered:
NO. 2004-204
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, CREATING AN OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND APPROVING A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT PLAN ON AN
APPROXIMATE 0.023 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
STATE SCHOOL ROAD AND UNICORN LAKE BOULEVARD LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS 0.023 ACRES OF TRACT 19 OF THE M.E.P. & R.R. SURVEY
ABSTRACT NUMBER 950 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SD04-0002)
Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance with updated exhibits. On roll
vote, Kamp "aye", MeNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson
"aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to approve a Right of Way Use Agreement, to allow a monument sign
and other improvements to be located within street right-of-way at Unicom Lake Blvd. and State
School Road to indicate entryway into Unicom Lake, said tract being described as a 0.023 acres
of land situated in the M.E.P. & P.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 950, in the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas, being part of a 2.631 acre tract of land, conveyed as tract two to the City of
Denton by Deed recorded in County Clerk's file No. 2004-56699, Real Property Records, Denton
County, Texas, and providing an effective date.
The following individuals spoke regarding the ordinance:
Melissa Lindelow, 1717 Main Street, #2800, Dallas, in support
Bob Shelton, 3300 Sundown, in support
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-205
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE A
RIGHT OF WAY USE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A MONUMENT SIGN WITHIN
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT UNICORN LAKE BLVD. AND STATE SCHOOL
ROAD TO INDICATE ENTRYWAY INTO UNICORN LAKE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending, repealing and replacing Ordinance
No. 2002-244 of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing fees to be charged for emergency
ambulance services and standby emergency ambulance services in the City as provided for in
Sec. 27-102 of Article IV of Chapter 27 "Vehicles For Hire" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Denton, Texas; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
Ross Chadwick, Fire Chief, stated that the last change of emergency ambulance fees was in
2002. He stated that costs to provide emergency medical services continued to increase, and an
increase was needed to remain competitive with other area emergency medical services
providers.
Chadwick stated that the proposed ordinance would increase the Resident Transport Fee to
$475.00 and the Non-Resident Basic Transport Fee to $600.00.
A Comment Card was received from Bill Lewis, 900 Brash Creek Road, Argyle, in support of
the ordinance.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 2004-206
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO.
2002-244 OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE
CHARGED FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND STANDBY
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE CITY AS PROVIDED FOR IN
SEC. 27-102 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 27 "VEHICLES FOR H1RE" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mu[roy motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
amending Chapter 16 relating to licenses, permits and business regulations by changing the
definition of soliciting in Article III titled Solicitors and Itinerant Merchants; providing a
severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 for
violations of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date.
Captain Joanie Housewfight reviewed the changes to the ~olicitor's ordinance. She stated that it
expanded the defmition of soliciting to include a person who asked for a ride, employment,
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goods, services, financial aid, monetary gifts, or any article representing monetary value, for any
purpose in any public place. It excluded requesting a ride, employment, goods, services, or
f'mancial aid from a friend or relative. The new defmition also included a person who distributed
without remuneration goods, services, or publications.
The proposed ordinance also added a definition for solicitor. It excluded those individuals who
set up and operated a temporary business within a building of another business. Individuals
soliciting employment at the Day Labor Site were exempted. However, the change in the
definition of soliciting allowed for the regulation of individuals soliciting employment. The
proposed revision included the addition of a definition of the Day Labor Site that would require
the laborers to solicit employment at least fifty feet from the intersection of the driveway
entrance and West Collins and at least 20 feet from the curb of any adjacent streets.
Council Member Thomson asked how it would be enforced.
Housewright stated that they would start with warnings. She stated they were having small cards
prepared that they could hand to people that were homeless, etc.
The following individuals spoke regarding the ordinance:
Dessie Goodson, 1511 N. Elm, Apt. 8, in opposition
Ann Pemberton, 2118 Cherrywood Lane, in opposition
Bill Thomas, 2205 Archer Trail, in support
Bob Moses, 115 W. Hickory, in support
Ed Prout, 215 E. Oak Street, in support
George Gibson, 1401 Lynhurst, asked the City to get the word out that help was available
Ken Willis, 111 N. Elm Street, in support
Robb Bertelsen, 110 W. Oak Street, in support
Council Member Redmon requested a six-month evaluation of the ordinance if approved.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-207
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 16
RELATING TO LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS BY
CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF SOLICITING IN ARTICLE III TITLED
SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT
TO EXCEED $500 FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McNeill motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance and requested a six-month evaluation.
On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye",
Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Denton, Texas and
the Texas Woman's University pertaining to the use of and upgrade of Civic Center Park; and
providing an effective date.
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This item was pulled from consideration by TWU.
D. The Council considered nominations/appointments to the City's boards and
commissions.
Council Member Kamp nominated Larry Calvert to the Construction Advisory and Appeals
Board.
Council Member Kamp nominated Mary Tisher to the Human Services Advisory Committee.
Council Member Thomson nominated Judy Deck to the Library Board.
Council Member McNeill nominated John Vann to the Airport Advisory Board.
Mayor Brock announced the appointment of Jeanie Chilton to the Denton Housing Authority.
E. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested for furore agendas:
1. Council Member Redmon asked if staff could look for other ways of
funding traffic analysis studies for neighborhoods.
F. Items from the City Manager 1. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
2. Clarification of items on the agenda
City Manager Conduff reminded the Council of the retreat on Thursday and Friday, July 22 and
23, 2004.
G. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting.
H. Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no official action on Closed Meeting items.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
JANE RICHARDSON
ASST. CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
EULINE BROCK
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS