10.10.2023 Town Council Minutes Work Session■
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Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor David F. Bristol
Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Andres
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Marcus E. Ray
Councilmember Amy Bartley - Virtual
Councilmember Chris Kern
Councilmember Charles Cotten - Virtual
Council Members Absent:
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
Terry Welch, Town Attorney
Bob Scott, Deputy Town Manager
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
Hulon Webb, Director of Engineering Services
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Leigh Johnson, Director of IT
Suzanne Porter, Planning Manager
Items for Individual Consideration
MINUTES
Prosper Town Council Work Session
Prosper Town Hall — Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
1. Discussion regarding the Town's fence screening requirements. (CE)
Mr. Ewings commented on the recent challenges regarding the Town's fence
screening requirements, which are listed within the Subdivision and Building
Regulations within the Town's Code of Ordinances. Staff is proposing amendments
to the screening regulations by adding reference to thoroughfare and collector
roadways in the fence section of Building Regulations, that is does not prohibit "live
screening," and prohibits placing any material that does not maintain 50% through
vision of an ornamental fence on the fence or in the building setback area.
The Town Council discussed the 50% regulation, how staff would address
enforcement, educating new subdivisions and residents regarding` the
requirements, grandfathered fences, fence permits, and expanding the definition
within the ordinance to address older fence types.
2. Discuss proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments requested by Town
Council (DH)
Mr. Hoover began by noting the Planning and Zoning Commissions request for Joint
Workshops before some meetings to discuss items of interest, upcoming
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developments, and additional topics. Mayor Bristol noted he is in favor of Joint
Workshops when it is regarding a major development and/or significant zoning
case. In addition, he would encourage the Commission to attend Town Council
meetings when these items are on their agenda.
Mr. Hoover outlined upcoming amendments that staff will be bringing forward that
have been requested by the Administration and Town Council. These amendments
include additional and updated landscaping requirements, additional screening
requirements for drive-thru's and dumpsters, multi -family building construction
standards, and signage. In addition, staff will be bringing forward overlay districts
for the Dallas North Tollway District, Downtown District, and US 380. Staff is also
seeking feedback on additional items of interest including short-term rentals and
not allowing used car dealerships unless a new one is attached.
The Town Council discussed the timeframe of completing the listed amendments,
expectations, and efforts of staff regarding the overlay districts, as well as the value
of doing them.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 24th day of October 2023.
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
APPROVED:
David F. Bristol, Mayor
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