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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1988 City Council O0300t MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 1988 The Joint Work Session of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 1988 at City Hall with following Council roll call.: ~ ~ Don Amick, Mayor .' Present Rick Harris,Mayor Pro-tem Present Johnny Spears,Councilman Present Michael Robinson,Councilman Absent Steve Glazener,Councilman Present Dick Weaver,Councilman Present Joel Marks,Councilman Present and with six members present a quorum was established. The following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance: Cathy Bock, Chairman, Agnes Foster, Robert Doss Billy Owen and Cheryl Blake. Members Brantley and Marin were absent, however a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: Mayor Amick, at this time, announced to those present that a contract was pending with Fox & Jacobs for the purchase of the property located along 121 by Trans T Investments from Atlanta, Georgia. The Mayor said ~ii ~? Mr. Richard Ferrar, a planner and architect was handling the negotiations. 2. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE MASTER PLAN Cathy Bock gave a brief history of the City, stating F & J bought 3000 contiguous acres in 1973, the MUD was formed in 1974 and from 1973 - 1977 a Home Owners Association governed the town, going on to say that the city became General law in 1977! and Home Rule in 1979. Ms. Bock said the original master plan was produced in 1977 by Schrickel and Rollins and that land uses have really changed since then and the master plan needs to be revised and adopted, stating that P & Z wants some direction from Council as to what should be included. She asked if the Council is looking for slow growth or no growth. Ms. Bock did say that the re-zoning of the Eastvale area is underway and will be addressed soon. Mayor Amick said the Council is receptive to P & Z reviewing the situation, giving their ideas and then bringing it to the Council for review. Mayor Amick reminded P & Z that they should review the Bi]lingsley property, but noting that he feels it should stay as is, and to be sure to review Eastvale and any unused parcels, going on to say that the Single Family along 121 should be changed to Business Park. Ms. Bock agreed and said there is some Mu]ti-Family along 423 that should be addressed also. Ms. Bock asked if P & Z should just study zoning or other facets of the master plan, such as utilities, traffic, etc. Mayor Amick said the Council has no desire to limit P & Z in their actions and that all of these items need to be addressed. The Mayor asked about the re-zoning of the Eastvale area. Bob van Til said that P & Z is going to bring those zoning districts up to The Colony's closest existing use, stating that there would be Public Hearings before P & Z and Council in July and August. Agnes Foster said the master plan needs to have input from the Chamber and the store owners in the City. Ms. Bock asked if there is a time frame. Mayor Amick said P & Z should set the time table and then let the Council know how long it will take. Ms. Bock said that dwelling sizes compare with other cities and if they are increased now we will knock out starter home sales in the city. 00300 Councilman Marks said to be sure to cover land to be developed first so that.we are ready when the developers are. Councilman Glaze.ner suggested P & Z meet with P & R to discuss biking and jogging trails in and around the city. 3. · ~REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN Cathy Bock stated that Earl Brantley is out of town and he is more familiar with this than she, but she did noteseveral items that need to be addressed, stating that Hal Jones has been working on these for a few months. 1. Wynnewood Haven - Proposed roadway from 121 through to the peninsula tying into Boyd Rd, continuing on through Frisco and tying in with Legacy Rd. 2. 205 acres - roadway going through to Eastvale area to tie in with W. Lake Highlands and possibly tie in at 121. 3. N. Colony Blvd. tie in with Legacy per agreement with Camden Dev. (Stonebriar). When the commercial property is developed the road will be extended and tie in to either Legacy or 121 or both. 4. White Property - Marsh' Lane from Plano needs to be extended to 121 via Spring Creek Pkwy. When 121 is widened, if N. Colony ties in, it may become an extension of Spring Creek Pkwy. Do we want that? 5. An east/west roadway (Carrotlton Pkwy, named by Mr. Billingsley) from 423~ east to Plano Pkwy. and terminating at Spring Creek Pkwy. 6. Extension of Josey Lane - there are many configurations, need to try to work with the State. Councilman Harris stated that we want the golf course closer to the lake than a road. Bill Hall said the previous developer for the course would not pay for a road and did not want one. There was a general discussion regarding the above proposed roadways. Mayor Amick said the southern roads are closer to reality, stating the norther roads will have to be build by the City and we don't have the money to do so. Bill Hall showed a thoroughfare plan of Denton County, prepared by PAWA Winkleman sometime ago, and which had been adopted by the Council. Mayor Amick stated that the thoroughfare plan should be taken into consideration and included into the master plan. 4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF A LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE Cathy Bock said that P & Z had looked, at this some time ago at the request of Councilman Glazener,~ .and that she just wanted Council to be aware of the fact that P & Z will be bringing an ordinance to Council. Councilman Marks suggested an "Adopt a Median" program whereby citizens could adopt a median and the city furnish the~water. Mayor Amick said nothing should be planted in the medians until they are irrigated and that landscaping should be only at one end to make mowing easier. Ms. Bock said that if volunteers are allowed to landscape then guidelines need to be set and Mayor Amick reminded everyone that if roads are expanded then the medians will be eliminated. Councilman Glazener asked if the ordinance will address irrigation. Ms Bock said that it would require landscaping to be in the site plan. There was a genera] discussion regarding the entrances to the City and Agnes Foster stated that we (The Colony) looks pretty bad when compared to Stonebriar. Mayor Amick said we should look ~into using watering trucks not sprinkler systems and Mr. Hall stated that irrigation of medians is in the budget this year and it will be next year. Councilman Glazener noted trash on Plano Pkwy and in and around the city, stating that trash and glass containers are really bad in some areas. Mr. Hall suggested litter barrels on Plano Pkwy. Mayor Amick stated that a litter ordinance could be passed. 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DWELLING SIZES Cathy Bock said that P & Z had been looking into this issue. Councilman Spears said his concern is with the number of small homes, not the size. Councilman Harris said that he liked the Redwood concept, stating that was a very good mix and that he does not feel raising the minimum is the correct approach. Mayor Amick reminded everyone of the 205 cases; small homes proposed by F & J vetoed by the citizens and now larger homes proposed by Lindberg, accepted by the citizens, but no development. The Mayor stated~ there is no market for larger homes in The Colony. Ms. Bock said that if the minimum is raised, the City will put themselves out of the market, stating there are other ways to accomplish our goal without raising the minimum square footage. Councilman Spears said he feels some areas should be set aside for larger homes, and Councilman Marks agreed, stating that P & Z should consider this issue in the master plan. Ms. Bock said that Council needs to give P & Z direction on this. Mayor Amick said the problem is not with the image of The Colony having small homes, but that there is no corporate development in our city. Ms. Bock said P & Z does not recommend raising the minimum, but working with each case individually, as they come in. Mayor Amick said he thinks P & Z is doing a good job. 1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF LIQUOR SALES REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF THE COLONY Cathy Bock said that P & Z had checked into establishing a liquor district and controlling sales by zoning. She said they suggest retaining the Specific Use Permits with tighter restrictions, along the same line and the SOB ordinance. Bill Hall said that according to the attorneys, we can control this by stating that this business does not fit into future development of the city. Mayor Amick asked if the city wants to restrict liquor sales by zoning or leave it up to each Council to determine where it will be sold. Ms. Bock said to be careful not to prohibit restaurants in certain areas. Councilman Glazener said that is two separate issues, liquor stores and restaurants, stating he is not opposed to restaurants, but to liquor stores on every corner, going on to say that a certain area needs to be specified for liquor stores, where there are no residences. Councilman Harris suggested it is too late to establish a liquor district, since liquor stores are all over town now, stating we have to go with zoning, suggesting 1000 feet from church, school, etc. Councilman Glazener said we can't change existing businesses, but as ownership changes, we can dis-allow liquor sales at the same location. Mayor Amick said he had been in' the liquor stores in the city and had found them to be clean, good businesses, and asked if we dis-allow them in the shopping centers, what will fill the empty spaces. Mayor Amick went On to say that the market will dictate what stays in business and what does not. Councilman Glazener stated that the market dictates how much cocaine is brought into our country also. Mayor Amick said that is the wrong analogy, stating liquor stores do draw business. Councilman Marks asked if a liquor store exists, and a church 003003 builds in the area, then the liquor store closes, can a new liquor store come in, noting that the restriction should work both ways and churches and schools should be restricted also. Bill Hall said that has come up twice, once with the SOB ordinance and once with liquor sales, stating that church can move in by a liquor store, but the liquor store SOB cannot move in by a church. There followed a general discussion regarding points covered in the work session for P & Z to address further. Foster asked if 70/30 percentage O.K in restaurants selling liquor. Distances from church or school for liquor store, 1000, 700, or 400 feet. Mayor Amick said the Council should have a work session on the liquor sales subject. Ms. Bock said P & Z will proceed' with the master plan, thoroughfare plan, and landscaping ordinance, but will hold off on liquor sales Until Council reviews again. Mayor Amick asked if everyone understood that P & Z is leaving with a consensus on items 2,3,4, & 5. Councilman Harris said he feels they should proceed with liquor sales to, stating that the percentage for restaurants should be 60/40 and the distance should be 500 feet for a liquor store. Ms. Bock noted that does not include convenience stores. The Mayor asked for a consensus on Councilman Harris' suggestion. All the Council agreed with the 60/40 percentage and distance of 500 feet. All the Council agreed that there should be no more than one liquor store in a shopping center and no free standing liquor store within 1000 feet of another. After a brief discussion, Mayor Amick directed P & Z and the City Manager to draft an ordinance regarding liquor sales regulations. 6. WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS TAX ABATEMENT Councilman Weaver said that new businesses are coming into the city all the time, and we are not prepared to do anything about tax abatement, stating that it si an incentive to businesses to come to our city. Councilman Weaver said it will take about 5 months to draft the plan and that we should be thinking about it, going on to say that Frisco and Plano already have a plan. Mayor Amick said he is very interested in tax abatement, but is not sure we can afford it. After a brief discussion, Mayor Amick appointed Councilmen Glazener, Weaver and Marks to study this issue and report back to Council. With no further business to address, Councilman Harris moved to adjourn and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: Don ~mick, ~-a~ff ATTEST: ti A. Hicks, City Secretary '.[SEAL]