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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/1979 City Council 000320 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDER~N OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 1979 A Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Gene Pollard Councilman thus a quorum was established. At this time Lowell Tullis, a raember of the audience, asked that it be a matter of record that he requests that the Council remove Harry Hunsicker from the Council table. It was so noted; however, the Council explained that Mr. Hunsicker was acting in an advisory capacity as he was most familiar With the proposed Zoning Ordinance to be reviewed by the Council. 1. AGENDA ITEM 1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that she was not prepared to present minutes for Council approval at this time. 2. AGENDA ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND STUDY OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Hart stated that Isaac Bradburry, Director of Community Development, %vould not be in attendance tonight due to the illness and hospitalization of his son; however, ~Mr. Hart stated that the primary concern of the staff was the lot size for single family units. There followed a lengthy and detailed "Work Session" with the Planning & Zoning Con~ission members reviewing the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. It was the Council's reco~lendation to change the width of single family lots to 60 feet rather than the proposed 50 feet. This would provide for a minimum lot size of 6000 square feet. The Council discussed the square footage and lot width requirements of duplexes and townhomes as outlined in the ordinance. The Council was concerned with the requirement of only a five feet sideyard which allows only 10 feet between houses. Mr. Hunsicker stated that the Commission used primarily the Dallas Zoning Ordinance as a model; however, the biggest change the Planning & Zoning Co~nission made was the'consolidation of all single family districts. Councilman Pollard noted that on page 13, Section 10 concerning the use of land'and buildings was worded awkwardly and did not contain a grandfather clause. The Cormmission agreed to review this section. The Council and Planning and Zoning reviewed in detail the "Schedule of Uses by District". Councilman Pollard was concerned that a car wash was prohibited in shopping centers when in the Dallas Ordinance it was not. He stated that this was the only deviation in this area, and he personally felt that it was done for political reasons only. Richard Turner, explained that the Commission recognized a difference in inside and out- side use of a car wash. Greg Norwood suggested adding a specific category for outside car washes. Councilman Pollard requested that based on the zoning classifications 'for item #150, Auto Repair Garage (inside) and #158, Service Station (Motor Vehicle Fuel), that Specific Use in Shopping Centers be removed from item #143, car wash and auto laundry. Council- man Shipman disagreed; however, the majority of the Council concurred on this directive. The Council agreed that the pharmacies, cigar cand~ stores and florist shops should be classified as "Lim[teG use" mn all Office Zoning. After a brief recess, the Council continued the review. Councilman Shearer noted that item #108 (LivestoCk) 000321 (no mill) should be changed to "feed store" rather than "livestock". The Planning and Zoning members agreed. 4. AGENDA ITEM 4 - CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AN ARCHITECT FOR THE CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Hart stated that this agenda item was added at 6:00 P.M. on February 9; however, he stated that authorization by ordinance to enter into a contract with the architect was not an "emergency" at this time. However, Mr. Hart did ask for a Council directive by motion to authorize him to prepare a contract with the firm of Thompson Parkey, Associates Inc. based on a fee of $40,000 or 5~% which includes interiors. Mr. Hart added that this is based on a cost of $42.00 per square foot on the municipal building and $32.00 per square foot on a Fire Station. Mr. Parkey does agree to meet the City's time requirements. Councilman Shipman asked if this included onsight planning. Mr. Hart assured him that it did. Councilman Pollard asked that the General Contractor for this project be approved by the Architect, Mr. Parkey agrees with this, Mr. Hart stated. At this time, Councilman Pollard moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with negotiations on the contract and prepare the corresponding ordinance. Councilman Adams seconded the motion. In a brief discussion, Mr. Hart noted that any major changes in plans were subject to renegotiation. Councilman Shearer requested that energy conservation be considered in all architectual plans. The motion was then passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. AGENDA ITEM 3 - RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENTS PROGRAM Mr. Hart stated that the staff is preparing action plans to be submitted to the Council in a written report, but the staff needs at this time some Council input, particularly regarding Park and Recreation funds and Traffic funds. In a discussion of recreation funds, Councilman Pollard suggested that a survey of citizens on the question of a swimming pool be prepared, and this survey should include cost figures. The Council agreed with this suggestion. 5. AGENDA ITEM 5 - DISCUSS CONTINUANCE OF THE GAS RATE CASE Mr. Hart stated that this was an emergency item added at the request of the attorney. He explained that the Lone Star Gas attorneys will agree to a continuance of 60 days if the City agrees to allow interim rates to be in force. After discussion the Council agreed to keep the hearing date of April 3, 1979. Councilman Pollard moved to retain Bob Brown as a utility rate consultant at a cost to the City of $1.00 per day plus expenses. Seconded by Councilman Davis, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None COuncilman Shipman then moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Joe Nalls on a fee to act as consultant on the Lone Star Gas rate increase hearing. Seconded by Council- man Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the City Council, Councilman Shipman moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: 000322 Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None and the meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M.