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Minutes TC 06/16/1992MINUTES OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING/TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE Or TEXAS COUNTY Or DENTON The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 1992. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Gene Hill Marshall Engelbeck Doug Glaspell Cotton Moore Patti Stoltz Absent was Mayor Jim Carter Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Town staff members present: John Hill Attorney Dan Boutwell Town Planner Pauline Shaw Recording Secretary Donna Welsh Town Manager Planning & Zoning Commissioners in attendance: Mike Hamper Vance Booker Janet Kardish Charles Kirby Bob Paige David Schaaf Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Planning & Zoning Commissioners absence: Roger Williams commissioner 14". R Mayor Pro Tem Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. An Invocation was given by Council member Moore. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Council Member Glaspell. Page 2, Joint Public Hearing/Town Council Mtg., 6/16/92 - CONSENT AGENDA The next order of business was for the Town Council to consider the consent agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Hill asked if there was any member of the Town Council who wished to remove the Minutes of the May 19, 1992 Council Meeting from the consent agenda for full discussion. Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to approve the Minutes from the May 19, 1992 meeting; consent agenda item A. Council Member Moore seconded the motion. motion passed unanimously by Council Members present at the May 19, 1992 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hill abstained due to his absence from the May 19, 1992 meeting. The approved items are as follows: A. Minutes of the May 19, 1992 Council Meeting. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S 1987 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Hill asked Ms. Shaw if all legal requirements and notices had been met for the Public Hearing. Ms. Shaw indicated all requirements had been met. Council member Glaspell made a motion to approve the resolution calling a joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider amendments to the Town's 1937 Comprehensive Plan and to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Chairman Mike Hamper opened the Planning and Zoning meeting and described the purpose of the Public Hearing. commissioner Paige made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance. Commissioner Schaaf seconded, motion passed unanimously. Council member Moore made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance. Council Member Glaspell Page 3, Joint Public Hearing/Town Council Mtg., 6/16/92 seconded; motion passed unanimously. Town Planner, Dan Boutwell, explained the changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Chairman Hamper stated the plan was developed from an outgrowth of joint meetings with the Town Council and from the citizen survey. Mrs. Jan Clinkenbeard requested several additional areas for larger lots around the golf course be considered. Mrs. Kay Pratt asked about the effect of 'Larger lots when an additional nine holes of golf are developed. Mr. Boutwell stated larger lots were a good buffer along the golf course and consistent with the comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mrs. Pratt stated people were looking for quality low maintenance housing. Chairman Hamper asked for a concensus of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to accept Mrs. Clinkenbeard's suggestion for additional larger lots around the golf course area known as Huntington Ridge. The Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Schaaf made a motion to close the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. commissioner Kardish seconded; motion passed unanimously. Council member Engelbeck made a motion to close the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Council Member Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 92-17 AMENDING THE TOWN'S 1987 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Commissioner Kardish made a motion to recommend to the Town Council the approval of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as amended to reflect additional Estate Residential Land. Commissioner Schaaf seconded; motion passed unanimously. Council member Glaspell commented on the need for an additional Park site in eastern portion of Trophy Club. Council member Glaspell made a motion to approve and adopt Ordinance 92-17 the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as amended. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. The Public Hearing on additional zoning followed. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 912-18 AMENDING THE Page 4, Joint Public Hearing/Town Council Mtg., 6/16/92 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Chairman Hamper stated the Planning and Zoning Commission requested the deletion of Mobile Home/modular Home District from this Public Hearing due to the lack of completion. Additional research and information is being sought. Therefore, no questions will be entertained at this hearing regarding a Mobile Home/Modular Home District. Mr. John Hill, Town Attorney, explained the State Law does not allow towns and cities to discriminate against HUD code manufactured homes. This is a mobile home constructed after 1976 according to Federal Standards. If the Town does not address this, an individual would be able to place a mobile home in a low density residential area. He also stated the Deed Restrictions prohibit mobile homes. chairman Hamper noted the Town does not enforce Deed Restrictions. Chairman Hamper then asked Mr. Boutwell to describe the three new zoning districts. After a question and answer period, Commissioner Paige made a motion to close the Public Hearing on new zoning districts, R15, Neighborhood Services, and Professional office District for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and continuing the Public Hearing on Mobile Home/Modular Homes District until August 6, 1992. Commissioner Schaaf seconded; motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Paige then made a motion to recommend to the Town Council to approve Ordinance 92-18 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to include the new zoning districts excepting the Mobile Home/modular Home District. Commissioner Schaaf seconded; motion passed unanimously. Council Member Glaspell made a motion to close the Public Hearing on the new zoning districts, R15, Neighborhood Services, and Professional office District and continuing the Public Hearing on Mobile Home/Modular Homes District until August 6, 1992. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Ordinance 92-18 amending the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to include the new zoning districts excepting the Mobile Home/Modular Home District. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hamper thanked the townspeople for their interest and attendance at the meeting. He then thanked the Page 5, Public Hearing/Town Council Mtg., 6/16/92 Commissioners and Town Council Members for the numerous hours devoted to the project. Chairman Hamper also thanked Mr. Dan Boutwell, Town Planner and Mr. John Hill, Town Attorney, for their participation. He informed the audience of the yeomans job the Town staff does for the citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Hill thanked Chairman Hamper and the Commissioners for their time and efforts on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and new Zoning Districts. Commissioner Paige made a motion to adjourn the Planning and Zoning's meeting at 8:10 p.m. commissioner Schaaf seconded; motion passed unanimously. BREAK (ten minutes) PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS There were no presentations by citizens. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. John Hill, Town Attorney, updated the Council on the East Entrance. Mr. Hill placed a call to the FDIC on Monday and was told the property would close on July 23, 1992. A substantial amount of earnest money was received for the property. Mr. Hill discussed the possibility of obtaining the easement for the back taxes owed on the property with the Town's Tax Attorney. The Tax Attorney is investigating the possibility. MIKE HAMPER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS Mr. Hamper had nothing to discuss at this time. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL ,-ounc'! Member Engelbeck requested an update on the front Council monuments. Ms. Shaw stated several Garden Club members were planning to weed the monuments on Friday, June 26, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. Any help would be appreciated. Mayor Pro Tem Hill requested an update on recycling. Ms. Shaw noted the Public works Committee is continuing to work on recycling. The Public works meeting was cancelled due to members being out of town. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY Page 6, Public Hearing/Town Council Mtg., 6/16/92 Council member Glaspell made a motion to approve the May Financial Reports. Council Member Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Town Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. to consider: A. Town Council to Consider Appointing Members To The Public Safety Committee B. Town Council to Consider Appointment of Town Treasurer C. Town Council to Consider Appointment of Chairman of Finance Committee OPEN SESSION Council reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m. Item A. Council Member Moore made a motion to appoint Mrs. Karen Karlis to the Public Safety Committee. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. Item B. No action was taken. Item C. No action was taken. Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion carried unanimously. MAYOR RECORDING SECRETARY