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Minutes TC 03/02/1993MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING/TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENT0N ) The Town Council of the Town Of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Public Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission, followed by a regular council meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 1993. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. Town Council: Jim Carter Mayor Gene Hill Mayor Pro Tem Marshall Engelbook Council Member Doug Glaspell Council Member Cotton Moore Council Member Patti Stoltz Council Member Planning and Zoning Commission: Mike Hamper Janet Kaardlah Charles Kirby Bob Paige David Schaaf Boger Williams Vance Booker Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were members of the Town staff: Donna Welsh Town Manager Cindy Kelly Town Secretary Pauline Shaw Director Of Public Works Dan Boutwell Town Planner John Hill Town Attorney Other guests and speakers present: Fred Balde Tom Watson Ron White Ottie Lee Joe Bergeron Verni8 Henderson Ronnie Roark Hillwoud Development Highland Homes President, Hillwoud Dev. \'aOdell and Hiller Yandell and Hiller Long Star Gas Company T U Electric Company Page 2, Public Hearing, 02/16/93 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting that both the Town and the Planning and Zoning Commission had a quorum present. INVOCATION Council Member Moore gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Nr. John Carter, Chairman of the Finance Committee, led in the pledges of allegiance to the American and Texas flags. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER '1` CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE TEXT OF ORDINANCE 91-01, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND (2) CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING NAP OF THE TOWN, WHICH AMENDMENTS, IF ADOPTED, WOULD REZONE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE TOWN" AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to approve the resolution calling e/ joint public hearing regarding amendments to the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the official zoning map of the Town. Councilman Glaspell seconded; motion carried unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, 91-01. AMENDING THE TOWN'S OFFICIAL ZONING NAP, AND REZONING A 1.050 TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ATTACHED HERETO. Commissioner Kirby made a motion to open the Public Hearing; Commissioner Williams seconded; motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made m motion to open the Public Hearing; Councilman Glaspell seconded; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Hamper informed those in attendance that this was the second of a three phase plan to revamp the comprehensive zoning ordinance to bring it up to date and into compliance with the land use plan adopted several months ago. Page 3, Public Hearing, 02/16/93 The rezoning will consolidate the 27 districts, or zones, into 18 by combining districts with similar regulations and characteristics. This rezoning procedure started with revisiting the Comprehensive Plan, then the rezoning of the unplatted land, then the platted land, and will finally end by reformatting the zoning ordinance. The overall objective is to make Trophy Club a quality community in which to live by improving property values. Town Planner, Dan Boutwell, explained that of the 27 districts, 23 were residential. He also stated that before the Town was incorporated, the deed restrictions were the only regulations in place. Now the Town has the Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Engelbeck reminded those in attendance that the basic goals and objectives established in the zoning efforts were the direct results of a community survey taken about eight or nine months ago. The majority of the Community wanted to "tighten up" or "up -grade" the Town's image. At this point in the Public Hearing, Mayor Carter called for citizens to address the Commission and the Council. Several residents and guests addressed the Council. Their names and addresses are as follows: Mr. Larry Ashley 213 Oakmont Drive Mrs. Louise Carter 2 Round Rock Mr. Ed Tweedie 220 Oakmont Drive Mr. Craig Martin 545 Indian Creek Mr. Larry Hutto 11 Edgemere Drive Mr. & Mrs. Lester Disney 18 Monterey Drive Mr. Rick Watkins 26 Salida Drive Mr. Fred Balda Hillwood Dev. Ms. Debbie Francis 4 Greenhill Trail The two major concerns of the residents who addressed the council were: (1) that the zoning changes upgrade, rather than size down the lot sizes; and (2) they were not in favor of placing a day care center in their neighborhood due to anticipated traffic problems and lowered property value on their homes. Page 4, Public Hearing, 02/16/93 The major concern of the realtors and potential developers present was that they be allowed to build the type of home they considered most salable in the R-8 districts. Mr. Fred Baida proposed compromises to the main areas of disagreement. The three main points of difference were: Proposed minimum house size. 3. On one and one-half and two story residences, the first floor minimum. 3. Front yard set back for front entry garages. Mr. Balda requested that the Commission consider some of Hillwood's proposals as a compromise. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADJOURNING THE PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND/OR CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING TO A DATE CERTAIN. At this time in the meeting, which was approximately 8:43 p.m., Chairman Hamper suggested that a motion be made to continue the hearing to a date certain on a portion of the sections listed in the public notice. Commissioner Schaaf moved that the public hearing be continued to a date certain, which was established as April 20, 1993, on a portion of the items listed in the public notice, i.e. Section I -C, numbers four (4) through twenty-six (26). Commissioner Kardish seconded; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to continue the public hearing on Section I -C, items four (4) through twenty-six (26) until April 20, 1993. Motion was seconded by Council Member Glaspell and carried unanimously. Following this action, the public hearing was closed as to all other matters. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONCERNING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Chairman Hamper then discussed certain amendments to the requirements for R-8 districts with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Following their discussion, Commissioner Williams made a motion to make certain amendments in the R-8 Single Family District Regulations, Section F4 and Section H. MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 1993. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Marshall Engelbeck Doug Glaspell Gene Hill Patti Stoltz Council members absent: Jim Carter Cotton Moore Council Member Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Mayor Council Member Town staff members and guest present: Pauline Shaw Director of Public Works Vernie Henderson Lone Star Gas Company Loydene Davis Lone Star Gas Company Floyd Cunningham Lone Star Gas Company CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Hill called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. noting a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members, guests and staff. INVOCATION An Invocation was given by Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Charles Kirby. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Council Member Engelbeck. CONSENT AGENDA The next order of business was for the Town Council to consider the consent agenda items which were deemed to need little deliberation. As no one wished to remove any items, Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Council Member Glaspell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The Approved item is as follows: Page 2, Council Meeting, 03/02/93 A. Minutes of the February 16, 1993 Joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council Meeting. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING LONE STAR GAS COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO FURNISH AND SUPPLY GAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mr. Vernie Henderson of the Lone Star Gas Company presented a franchise agreement to the Town Council. After Mr Henderson's presentation, a brief discussion, question and answer period followed. Mr. Charles Kirby, residing at One Lee Court, asked if gas would be available to all Trophy Club residents. Mr. Henderson stated it would not. Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to grant the Franchise Agreement, Ordinance No. 93-03, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion was unanimously approved. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING A GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS IN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR A MAIN LINE EXTENSION RATE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Mr. Vernie Henderson of Lone Star Gas Company presented and discussed the general service rate to be charged for sales of natural gas to residential and commercial consumers in the Town of Trophy Club. He also noted we would be part of the Mid -Cities Distribution System for Lone Star Gas Company. Council Member Glaspell made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 93-04 as presented. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion carried unanimously. Council Member Glaspell a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m., and to meet again on March 16, 1993. Council Member Stoltz seconded, motion carried unanimously. ,r P f t r MAYOR RECORDING SECRETARY