Video index
A. WORK SESSION
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Councilmember Williams is absent and Councilmember Sherman indicated he would leave the meeting after his Presentation.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
City Manager Baugh presented the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Update on Landscaping for East Side of Town Center.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Town Center Project will be held on December 4, 2007. Details pending.
4. Presentation on "Building Your City and Forging Partnerships" Conference.
Councilmember Clardy provided information she gathered while attending the Conference.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Annette Meehan, First Christian Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Virgil Helm
3. Ambassador: Walter Biggins, Development Services:
Walter is a Senior Service Provider in the Water Department.
He has been an employee of the City of
DeSoto
for 6 ½ years.
Walter is originally from
Fort Worth
and has lived in DeSoto for 10 years.
He is married to Cynthia and has a daughter who is currently attending
Paul
Quinn
College
; twin step-daughters, one of whom is in her final year of college at
Sam
Houston
State
University
.
He has 2 twin grandsons, Donovan and Jeremiah, age 4. He enjoys working out at the gym and loves to jog.
Little known fact: Walter went to
Las Vegas
last February to celebrate his birthday and 10 year wedding anniversary. While there, Walter and his wife attended the NBA All-Star game.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of newly promoted Police Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant.
Police Chief Brodnax explained the promotion process and introduced the Teddy to Corporal., wife pinned on badge. Dustin to Sgt. wife pinned badge. Robert E. Lee 15 years, instuumental, alumi assoc, training, internal affairs. appointed to Lt. Wife pinned. Brodnax with 31 years. Lorenzo, on behlf of police association. new promotion will receive a gigt. presented watches. BW ca;;ed wives to pose for photos and p resented them with flag and all america city pins .shook hands with all. officers. important to reconize spouse because they provide a vital role.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Texas Recycles Day sponsored across the State by Keep Texas Beautiful. Introduction of newly appointed Keep DeSoto Beautiful Student Boardmembers.
Councilmember Sherman read and presented the Proclamation to the KDB Board. Boardmembers Elizabeth Green and Marilyn Hurtt accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Board.
eg on behlaf of board accept pro and excited about green recyle day and encourage everyone to come out.
3. Presentation of Proclamation commemorating Veterans’ Day.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle invited all veterans to join him at the podiem as he read the Proclamation in honor of Veterans Day. Jim Glander, XX cpaaa, Tim Smith, Andre Houser, Peter Amith, Tom Johnson, Reginald Jones. BW commented that the greatest thing to say to someone that has served their country, is just to say thank you. Nov 11 is aspecial day. Fly the flag and tell a veteran thank you. They were presented with U.S. Flag lapel pins.
4. Presentation of FY 2007 Results by the DeSoto Tax Office and the Delinquent Tax Attorney Firm.
Click Here to View Presentation from Delinquent Tax Law Firm
John Ames, DeSoto Tax Assessor Collector, with the City for 7 years, pleases to be back. Mr. Ames reviewed the report.
Nancy PrimosLinebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Attorneys at Law, reviewed the Performance Report provided to Council. Edward Lopez, Cynthia Miller.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
b. Special Meeting - 10-15-07
Click Here to View 2007-10-15 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Board of Adjustment - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 09-26-07
Click Here to View 2007-09-26 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. Library Board - 08-02-07, 09-06-07
Click Here to View 2007-08-02 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2007-09-06 Library Board Meeting Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1126-07; an Amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 (PD-130) to approve the Detailed Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, and deviations; an area north of Pleasant Run Road and east of Hampton Road; on approximately 19.14 acres of land and consisting of four lots; Applicant: City of DeSoto/Trammell Crow; Owner: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. for the public record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, to present the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. (Approved)
Mr. Vatthauer reviewed the report and povided drawings, site plan elevations, ariel map, .
Mark Wolf, 8340 Meadow Road, Dallas, Texas 75231, principle with xx. . provded presentation depicting retail, residential, parking garage for retail and city functions.; rearrangment and straighter designs. compared orignal concept plan with new concept design/ clock tower will anchor corner of city hall bldg. single story in front; create signature place in center large dgrade drop of xx ft. two points on entry to parking garage,
Brett rtk assoc, 1717 pacific avenue, dallas tx. no card. presented rtkl landscaping site plan; trees and scored srteet way creates rythm and noise, Brick pavers with landscaped mediian, medium water fountain feature, event lawn flagpoles in corner redesign walkway between library and civic ctr, will keep live oaks; urban street scape feel with trees along the roadways. prairie town feel with light poles; dv light brightness; looking at ambient lighting, lower wattage street lights, up lights to trees for a glow. EV because it is a unique development; will require a number of diviations. ev highlighted some and summarized others. EV reviewed the diviations. #16 , #31, #33, #34
DV parking garage lights, bright? Mark, yes, will be bright.
DV question about lamp lights. mark, can always up the wattage, looking at 150w now but coulc go up to 200-250w. DV wanted to insre recepticals could be modified. Kim McCormik,,xxxx, pointed out signage deviations with a powerpoint presentation. Map, you are here, way finding with arrows, signs attached to vertical structure, on bldg, signs wiill provide up lighting, tastful, freestanding identification signs (column) , banners on light poles, can be temp advertizing for city, a-frame signs for valet parking, etc. banner signs for contruction ; pr city events. fun, creative, and tasteful environment. looking forward to dec. start. compac parking could be changed but not included in plan now. dv total pkg spaces, kim-350 in garage. starbuck and whataverger, want to be part of the development, still talking, and hopeful. whataburger very helpful. garage will be first to be constructed; tx requested a la madeline. SR what is overhead clearange, mark approximtely first floor is taller, other floors 8 ft. EV wrap up with uses; reasons for exclusions-they were not retail; did not fit into enviornment, not enough room;
Velma Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, DeSoto, addressed Council, costs taxpayers at least 12million dollars with no return on their investment. did not think it could get any worse, but it did. not variations, a new PD. Bldg #1, min lot area go from 2400 sq ft to 650 sqft per union. same in bldg #3/ Bldg 1 allow max of 67 units per acre rather than 18, 81 rather than 18, on retail bldgs, you want bldg to be same as lot size. it lessens the obligation or liability of developer or peruchaser, give to citizens, because , garage rather than 35, want to butt up with no space vbetween 3 and garage. min 700 rather than 800. 70% are 1 bedroomapts. what haooened to the professional appartments for professions, 175 pkg spaces to 1 pace for 1 bed room. recreation facilty for use ; now no fence, dont want a hoa, if ever one was needed it is here, want less pitch on roof, hardy plack rather than masonary; this proposal gives more to special interest and takes from the citizens, most dont live in desoto or will not in to 10 years, will eventually be a getto, ask cc to carefully consider the details of this proposal.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
bwcomments; it is achange in our community that we will look behind us and say we took a bold step, we have honest difference of opintions, plan and concept has been laid out, on reacord as mayor, it is time ; we need some synergy, it is a departure. it is bold, but you must step out. VH echo wahat mayor said, talked about it a long time, citizens toled us we need something to revitalize; think this is a good project; glad to see it coming. sr down this path for almost 2 years. in a month will be moving dirt in parkin lot. just another stop on a journey we started some time ago, best plan we have collectlively come up with. dv, attending a tml session today, talked about future development for residents, will be; it is difference; it is an uncomfotable change for most of us. feels parties attracked will be empty nesters; the young, both age groups are here or need to be here. finds entirment development a ccc change, bisted other sites, love being their. at end of two years want to enjoy being here.
Motion to to approve Zoning Case Z-1126-07, an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 to approve the detailed site plan, landscape plan, elevations as well as the numerous deviations stated herein for the area north of Pleasant Run and east of Hampton Road on approximately 19.14 acres and consisting of four lots and adopting Ordinance #1761-07 Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Zoning Case Z-1126-07, an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 to approve the detailed site plan, landscape plan, elevations as well as the numerous deviations stated herein for the area north of Pleasant Run and east of Hampton Road on approximately 19.14 acres and consisting of four lots and adopting Ordinance #1761-07 (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1129-07; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development No. 93 (PD-93) to allow a one car garage to face the street in connection with a two car interior facing garage; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case 1129-07 for the public record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, to present the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. (Approved)
dv discussion with ev. EV- 78 of the lots have the option for this diviation
Jed Dolsen, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas 75219 addressed Council to discuss request. SR hesitant to dictate the materials for the doors. Are their alternative materials that look better. His take is they have 12-15 active communities, not all have cedar doors.xxxxx
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. (Approved)
Motion to to approve Zoning Case Z-1129-07, an amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93), to allow a one-car garage to face the street in connection with a two-car interior facing garage, with the following stipulations: (1) The garage doors must be of cedar construction, (2) The door of a front-facing one-car garage must sit back from the door of the two-car garage, so that it is not closer to the front property line than any portion of the two-car garage.
and adopt Ordinance 1762-07 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Zoning Case Z-1129-07, an amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93), to allow a one-car garage to face the street in connection with a two-car interior facing garage, with the following stipulations: (1) The garage doors must be of cedar construction, (2) The door of a front-facing one-car garage must sit back from the door of the two-car garage, so that it is not closer to the front property line than any portion of the two-car garage.
and adopt Ordinance 1762-07 (Approved)
3. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a Resolution to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption for certain tangible personal property.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3., a Resolution to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption for certain tangible personal property.; and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Financial Services.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.3. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.3. (Approved)
VH comments: reasoning better off to opt out and work with developers in the future. CB said that is very accurate. have two other tools to entice manufacturers into town.
bw what other cities. cb list will get longer.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.3. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.3. (Approved)
Motion to approve Resolution 07-28 to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption on certain tangible personal property. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-28 to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption on certain tangible personal property. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Construction Contract Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. for the official record and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, to present the report.
Motion to approve the Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project for a total contract amount of $784,401.30. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project for a total contract amount of $784,401.30. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, Powers of City Manager, Subsections (e) - (g), by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. for the official record.
Velma Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, DeSoto, Texas, addressed Council stating she is opposed to circumventing xxxx, would not know about it, if cm
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1763-07 Amending Chapter 1, Article 1.1500 Powers of City Manager, by amending subsections (e)-(g) by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Ordinance 1763-07 Amending Chapter 1, Article 1.1500 Powers of City Manager, by amending subsections (e)-(g) by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution casting a vote for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Mayor Waddle reviewed the staff report prepared by City Manager Baugh.
PS comments, requires a majority xxx probably will be a run off
Motion to approve Resolution 07-29, casting a vote for Michael Hurtt as the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-29, casting a vote for Michael Hurtt as the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Councilmember Williams is absent and Councilmember Sherman indicated he would leave the meeting after his Presentation.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
City Manager Baugh presented the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Update on Landscaping for East Side of Town Center.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Town Center Project will be held on December 4, 2007. Details pending.
4. Presentation on "Building Your City and Forging Partnerships" Conference.
Councilmember Clardy provided information she gathered while attending the Conference.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Annette Meehan, First Christian Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Virgil Helm
3. Ambassador: Walter Biggins, Development Services:
Walter is a Senior Service Provider in the Water Department.
He has been an employee of the City of
DeSoto
for 6 ½ years.
Walter is originally from
Fort Worth
and has lived in DeSoto for 10 years.
He is married to Cynthia and has a daughter who is currently attending
Paul
Quinn
College
; twin step-daughters, one of whom is in her final year of college at
Sam
Houston
State
University
.
He has 2 twin grandsons, Donovan and Jeremiah, age 4. He enjoys working out at the gym and loves to jog.
Little known fact: Walter went to
Las Vegas
last February to celebrate his birthday and 10 year wedding anniversary. While there, Walter and his wife attended the NBA All-Star game.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of newly promoted Police Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant.
Police Chief Brodnax explained the promotion process and introduced the Teddy to Corporal., wife pinned on badge. Dustin to Sgt. wife pinned badge. Robert E. Lee 15 years, instuumental, alumi assoc, training, internal affairs. appointed to Lt. Wife pinned. Brodnax with 31 years. Lorenzo, on behlf of police association. new promotion will receive a gigt. presented watches. BW ca;;ed wives to pose for photos and p resented them with flag and all america city pins .shook hands with all. officers. important to reconize spouse because they provide a vital role.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Texas Recycles Day sponsored across the State by Keep Texas Beautiful. Introduction of newly appointed Keep DeSoto Beautiful Student Boardmembers.
Councilmember Sherman read and presented the Proclamation to the KDB Board. Boardmembers Elizabeth Green and Marilyn Hurtt accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Board.
eg on behlaf of board accept pro and excited about green recyle day and encourage everyone to come out.
3. Presentation of Proclamation commemorating Veterans’ Day.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle invited all veterans to join him at the podiem as he read the Proclamation in honor of Veterans Day. Jim Glander, XX cpaaa, Tim Smith, Andre Houser, Peter Amith, Tom Johnson, Reginald Jones. BW commented that the greatest thing to say to someone that has served their country, is just to say thank you. Nov 11 is aspecial day. Fly the flag and tell a veteran thank you. They were presented with U.S. Flag lapel pins.
4. Presentation of FY 2007 Results by the DeSoto Tax Office and the Delinquent Tax Attorney Firm.
Click Here to View Presentation from Delinquent Tax Law Firm
John Ames, DeSoto Tax Assessor Collector, with the City for 7 years, pleases to be back. Mr. Ames reviewed the report.
Nancy PrimosLinebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Attorneys at Law, reviewed the Performance Report provided to Council. Edward Lopez, Cynthia Miller.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
b. Special Meeting - 10-15-07
Click Here to View 2007-10-15 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Board of Adjustment - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 09-26-07
Click Here to View 2007-09-26 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. Library Board - 08-02-07, 09-06-07
Click Here to View 2007-08-02 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2007-09-06 Library Board Meeting Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1126-07; an Amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 (PD-130) to approve the Detailed Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, and deviations; an area north of Pleasant Run Road and east of Hampton Road; on approximately 19.14 acres of land and consisting of four lots; Applicant: City of DeSoto/Trammell Crow; Owner: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. for the public record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, to present the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. (Approved)
Mr. Vatthauer reviewed the report and povided drawings, site plan elevations, ariel map, .
Mark Wolf, 8340 Meadow Road, Dallas, Texas 75231, principle with xx. . provded presentation depicting retail, residential, parking garage for retail and city functions.; rearrangment and straighter designs. compared orignal concept plan with new concept design/ clock tower will anchor corner of city hall bldg. single story in front; create signature place in center large dgrade drop of xx ft. two points on entry to parking garage,
Brett rtk assoc, 1717 pacific avenue, dallas tx. no card. presented rtkl landscaping site plan; trees and scored srteet way creates rythm and noise, Brick pavers with landscaped mediian, medium water fountain feature, event lawn flagpoles in corner redesign walkway between library and civic ctr, will keep live oaks; urban street scape feel with trees along the roadways. prairie town feel with light poles; dv light brightness; looking at ambient lighting, lower wattage street lights, up lights to trees for a glow. EV because it is a unique development; will require a number of diviations. ev highlighted some and summarized others. EV reviewed the diviations. #16 , #31, #33, #34
DV parking garage lights, bright? Mark, yes, will be bright.
DV question about lamp lights. mark, can always up the wattage, looking at 150w now but coulc go up to 200-250w. DV wanted to insre recepticals could be modified. Kim McCormik,,xxxx, pointed out signage deviations with a powerpoint presentation. Map, you are here, way finding with arrows, signs attached to vertical structure, on bldg, signs wiill provide up lighting, tastful, freestanding identification signs (column) , banners on light poles, can be temp advertizing for city, a-frame signs for valet parking, etc. banner signs for contruction ; pr city events. fun, creative, and tasteful environment. looking forward to dec. start. compac parking could be changed but not included in plan now. dv total pkg spaces, kim-350 in garage. starbuck and whataverger, want to be part of the development, still talking, and hopeful. whataburger very helpful. garage will be first to be constructed; tx requested a la madeline. SR what is overhead clearange, mark approximtely first floor is taller, other floors 8 ft. EV wrap up with uses; reasons for exclusions-they were not retail; did not fit into enviornment, not enough room;
Velma Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, DeSoto, addressed Council, costs taxpayers at least 12million dollars with no return on their investment. did not think it could get any worse, but it did. not variations, a new PD. Bldg #1, min lot area go from 2400 sq ft to 650 sqft per union. same in bldg #3/ Bldg 1 allow max of 67 units per acre rather than 18, 81 rather than 18, on retail bldgs, you want bldg to be same as lot size. it lessens the obligation or liability of developer or peruchaser, give to citizens, because , garage rather than 35, want to butt up with no space vbetween 3 and garage. min 700 rather than 800. 70% are 1 bedroomapts. what haooened to the professional appartments for professions, 175 pkg spaces to 1 pace for 1 bed room. recreation facilty for use ; now no fence, dont want a hoa, if ever one was needed it is here, want less pitch on roof, hardy plack rather than masonary; this proposal gives more to special interest and takes from the citizens, most dont live in desoto or will not in to 10 years, will eventually be a getto, ask cc to carefully consider the details of this proposal.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.1. for Zoning Case Z-1126-07. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
bwcomments; it is achange in our community that we will look behind us and say we took a bold step, we have honest difference of opintions, plan and concept has been laid out, on reacord as mayor, it is time ; we need some synergy, it is a departure. it is bold, but you must step out. VH echo wahat mayor said, talked about it a long time, citizens toled us we need something to revitalize; think this is a good project; glad to see it coming. sr down this path for almost 2 years. in a month will be moving dirt in parkin lot. just another stop on a journey we started some time ago, best plan we have collectlively come up with. dv, attending a tml session today, talked about future development for residents, will be; it is difference; it is an uncomfotable change for most of us. feels parties attracked will be empty nesters; the young, both age groups are here or need to be here. finds entirment development a ccc change, bisted other sites, love being their. at end of two years want to enjoy being here.
Motion to to approve Zoning Case Z-1126-07, an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 to approve the detailed site plan, landscape plan, elevations as well as the numerous deviations stated herein for the area north of Pleasant Run and east of Hampton Road on approximately 19.14 acres and consisting of four lots and adopting Ordinance #1761-07 Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Zoning Case Z-1126-07, an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development No. 130 to approve the detailed site plan, landscape plan, elevations as well as the numerous deviations stated herein for the area north of Pleasant Run and east of Hampton Road on approximately 19.14 acres and consisting of four lots and adopting Ordinance #1761-07 (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1129-07; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development No. 93 (PD-93) to allow a one car garage to face the street in connection with a two car interior facing garage; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case 1129-07 for the public record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, to present the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. (Approved)
dv discussion with ev. EV- 78 of the lots have the option for this diviation
Jed Dolsen, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas 75219 addressed Council to discuss request. SR hesitant to dictate the materials for the doors. Are their alternative materials that look better. His take is they have 12-15 active communities, not all have cedar doors.xxxxx
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.2. for Zoning Case Z-1129-07. (Approved)
Motion to to approve Zoning Case Z-1129-07, an amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93), to allow a one-car garage to face the street in connection with a two-car interior facing garage, with the following stipulations: (1) The garage doors must be of cedar construction, (2) The door of a front-facing one-car garage must sit back from the door of the two-car garage, so that it is not closer to the front property line than any portion of the two-car garage.
and adopt Ordinance 1762-07 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Zoning Case Z-1129-07, an amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93), to allow a one-car garage to face the street in connection with a two-car interior facing garage, with the following stipulations: (1) The garage doors must be of cedar construction, (2) The door of a front-facing one-car garage must sit back from the door of the two-car garage, so that it is not closer to the front property line than any portion of the two-car garage.
and adopt Ordinance 1762-07 (Approved)
3. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a Resolution to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption for certain tangible personal property.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3., a Resolution to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption for certain tangible personal property.; and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Financial Services.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.3. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.3. (Approved)
VH comments: reasoning better off to opt out and work with developers in the future. CB said that is very accurate. have two other tools to entice manufacturers into town.
bw what other cities. cb list will get longer.
Motion to close Public Hearing E.3. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing E.3. (Approved)
Motion to approve Resolution 07-28 to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption on certain tangible personal property. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-28 to opt out of House Bill 621, an exemption on certain tangible personal property. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Construction Contract Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. for the official record and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, to present the report.
Motion to approve the Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project for a total contract amount of $784,401.30. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the Change Order with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $46,638.70 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project for a total contract amount of $784,401.30. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, Powers of City Manager, Subsections (e) - (g), by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. for the official record.
Velma Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, DeSoto, Texas, addressed Council stating she is opposed to circumventing xxxx, would not know about it, if cm
City Secretary Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1763-07 Amending Chapter 1, Article 1.1500 Powers of City Manager, by amending subsections (e)-(g) by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Ordinance 1763-07 Amending Chapter 1, Article 1.1500 Powers of City Manager, by amending subsections (e)-(g) by authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods not to exceed $50,000. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution casting a vote for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
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Mayor Waddle reviewed the staff report prepared by City Manager Baugh.
PS comments, requires a majority xxx probably will be a run off
Motion to approve Resolution 07-29, casting a vote for Michael Hurtt as the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-29, casting a vote for Michael Hurtt as the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
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