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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1997 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON February 10, 1997 The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on the 10th day of February, 1997 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William Manning, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Mary Watts, Councilmember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Absent (Business) Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN PAIGE ROAD AND THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD; NORTH AND SOUTH OF S. COLONY BOULEVARD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE IBM TRACT) AS PRESENTED BY TRI-WEST Mr. Doug Gilliland with Tri-West reviewed the entire land plan for the 456 acre development of a series of villages. All homes will be rear entry. 45 acres is set aside for public facilities. They have met several times with Parks & Recreation with regard to a grant through the State for park facilities. There are fewer units planned than the existing zoning allows. Councilman Avey said we (council) have never approved this layout. Mr. Chavez stated that the thoroughfare plan was amended to show Memorial Drive extending across the railroad, which was in response to what Frisco had done. Mr. Gilliland said emergency access had been a question and advised there is a hard surface roadway existing that runs to the old cemetery. He said access is there and can be worked with to provide a short term solution. Councilman Longo expressed concern about the traffic on Paige Rd. Mr. Gilliland said they have a finite amount of money to spend and that there is no question that they are willing to build the infrastructure, but it must be phased in. The traffic consultant says that what will be built in Phase I will handle the traffic in the area. He said residents will be able to access Hwy. 121 by way of Morningstar and not have to use Paige. Councilman Kovatch said a signal will be needed at 121 and Morningstar, but noted he realizes that is not the developer's responsibility and that it will happen only when the State warrants it. Mr. Chavez said the State has not been approached, but agreed a warrant will have to be done. Councilman Longo asked if it would be better for JNC to go ahead and build their portion of Morningstar now, rather than waiting. Mr. Gilliland agreed with that concept,-- 2 but said the financial impact is significant. Mr. Gilliland said they want to be agreeable, but said they think their plan is workable and the studies bear that out. Mayor Manning said he will want more details on the roads. Councilman Avey asked if there is a development schedule in writing. Mr. Gilliland said no, that is not a requirement, however, there is a phasing model which can be given to the city. Councilman Avey asked if any easements will be needed along the railroad for the regional wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Smith said arrangements are being made for the easements. There was a discussion regarding donation of easements, however, it was noted there is no plan yet, so there is no need for easements at this time. Mr. Smith said when they build their utilities then they may need to dedicate easements. Coundlman Avey asked if Tri-West or JNC is negotiating with the railroad to extend Memorial Drive. Mr. Gilliland advised they are not, that property is in Frisco. Mr. Smith said there is a 4 lane divided at grade crossing on the thoroughfare plan for Frisco, however, there is no time frame for development and the road will probably be built as the prope~ develops. Councilman Avey asked Mr. Gilliland if they were willing to put a cap on develoPment like the cap which was placed on the original P.D. Mr. Smith explained that this cap had to do with roads and traffic. Mr. Gilliland said that Mr. Wilshire, traffic consultant, said the cap is no longer necessary, noting again, that the density is lower than with the original plan. Discussion followed regarding a temporary road to the cemetery for emergency access. Developer is willing to install a gate to allow access ff necessary. Councilman Stanwick asked if the water tower planned for that property i~s needed to serve that area. Mr. Smith said it is not needed now, but ,it will be needed before completely built out. Engineer, Terry Mitchell, agreed. It was noted that if the tower was needed within the next year, the city would be in a bind and Mri Gilliland said they would work with the city on that matter. Councilman Avey referenced the agreement the city had with Dal-Mac to begin widening Paige Rd. Mr. Gilliland said they have no agreement~ anit adviSed they will not be impacting Paige Rd. initially. He said they are focusing the traffic onto MemOrial initially. All areas will be irrigated. Discussion followed regarding the minimum square footage on houses. Mr. Smith advised that a professional planning consultant was hired:tO help the city with the Dal-Mac project and 1650 square foot was the minimum agreed Ul~n. Councilman Watts clarified that Morningstar will ~'built from north to south in the first phase and asked when Memorial will be built from Paige to Morningatar. Mr. Gilliland estimated it would be built within the first year. Mayor Manning said he will do his best to get the roads built at no cost to the city and proposed that Tri-West work with JNC and the ci~ or! a dgveloper's agreement so that when users come in, they then build the roads. Mr. Gilliland said he does not think he can approach JNC with that proposal. Mr. Calhoun (Tri-We~t) said they may be abl~ to work something out regarding the thoroughfares. He said LISD ~1I Pay fOr the land and the cost of developing and the thoroughfare will be included in that payment. Mr. Gilliland also stated they (Tri-West) currently have a reimbursement' agreement with JNC for the construction of Morningstar. Mayor Manning said when this is done, he wants a plan 3 whereby the city pays zero for the cost of roads. Mr. Calhoun said the cost of the road by the park could possibly be paid for by grant money. Tri-West is to work with Johnny Smith and Sam Chavez on traffic solutions. Mr. Gilliland said they have agreed to increase the minimum square footage to 1300 in Tract C/2. He said they want to keep in line with what is existing in the area, and they want to make homes that are affordable to people moving into the area. He said the development will add to the values of the surrounding neighborhoods. Lengthy discussion regarding home sizes, percentages, lot sizes, etc. followed. After discussion, the following was agreed upon: Parcel B/Tract I - Min. 1400 sq. foot, a maximum 25% of the lots shall be developed under 1500 sq. foot; Parcel C/Tract 1 -Min. 1400 sq. foot, a maximum 25% of the lots shall be developed under 1500 sq. ft.; and Parcel C/Tract 2 - Min. of 1300 sq. foot. Mayor Manning asked about homeowners' associations and how they can ensure that the associations will not disband leaving the city to take care of the areas. Mr. Gilliland said there are very rigid restrictions and rules which they have used for several years. He said they have never had any problems with what the Mayor described. Lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Gilliland left the restrictions for council to review. Councilman Stanwick summarized what had been discussed: 1. House size percentages as cited above. 2. Thoroughfare problems will be discussed for possible solutions. 3. A phasing (development) schedule will be provided. 4. Emergency access will be discussed with the Fire Chief (Understood details may not be completely worked out). 5. A one page summary of what was agreed to (Requested by Kovatch). A brief discussion was held about street lighting. Mr. Gilliland indicated there would be plenty of sufficient lighting. Mayor Maznning adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED: William W. Manning, M ATI'EST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC City Secretary 4