01.21.2003 Town Council MinutesMinutes (approved 02//11031
Regular Meeting of the Prosper Town Counci9
601 S. Church Street
Prosper First Baptist Church Children's Building (South Wing)
Tuesday, January 21, 2003, 7:00pM
1. Cati to Ordk:rlRoll r Il. Mayor Dunmire called the meeting to order. Council Members present: Mayor Dunmire, Larry
Tracey, Charles Niswanger, Michael Perry and Russell Kaker. Mayor Pro -Tem Jeff Walker was absent. Also present: Town
Administrator Jennifer Finley, Town Engineer Travis Roberts and Town Secretary Amber Phillips.
2. PUBLIC HEARINQ fQr the porogj.4t of!2op5ideringrezoning f 1,523r f -land logated i ilio_Qountv
achool Land uy_qy #j2, Block 7 Tract 1 4 from AAriculture. to SingleFamily Rq5ldential District -1 &E -L Mayor
Dunmire opened the Public Hearing at 7:08pm and invited residents to speak on behalf of/in opposition of the proposed rezoning.
Town Administrator Jennifer Finley advised the property is located at the southeast comer of Craig St. and First St. next to the
Elementary School. Mayor Dunmire closed the Public Hearing at 7:09pm_
3. ,Ccosider and act.LQ adopt Ordinance Na 03-Q3 rezoning a tract ref land located in the Collin Ooul2tySch4ot Lanncci
urvc v #12. Block 7, tract 134 containing 1,523 acres of land ore r Less from Agriculture tv inafe f=amily
Rei$,i�ientlal District -3 LSF -3!. Applicant Bill Gurley, 1571 Hidden Glen, Prosper, Texas, spoke on behalf of his request. His
intent is to subdivide the property into 4 lots and build 1,400 to 1,500 sq, ft. brick veneer homes in an affordable price range.
Mayor Dunmire advised Mr. Gurley that he would need to submit a preliminary plat for subdivision.
Motioned by Larry Tracey and seconded by Charles Niswanger to adopt Ordinance No. 03-03, rezoning the proposed tract of
land. Motion carried. Vote 4-0.
4. e[ and act goon Agr_qemgnt between MLaMMa. Lowell
Mayor to executive the sante Mayor Dunmire explained that the Town is currently replacing a waterline along CR77 and does
not have a right-of-way along the Underwood property. The Underwood's agreed to provide the right-of-way in exchange for this
agreement which was drafted by the Town Attorney. The agreement provides for the following: in the event the property is
subdivided, the applicants(s) will be allowed to tap into the waterline; all future taps (maximum of 4 taps) will be at the expense of
the future landowner(s); a meter will be set at the mobile home after the line is completed; arid, the Town will repair damages to
the Underwood's driveway (using concrete materials) resulting from the work performed by the Town. Mayor Dunmire advised
Council of their options, including condemnation or boring under the road, should they choose not to authorize the agreement.
The Mayor felt this agreement was the course of least resistance.
Motioned by Russell Kaker and seconded by Michael Perry to approve agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Underwood and
the Town of Prosper and to authorize the Mayor to executive the same. Charles Niswanger opposed. Motion carried. Vote 3-1.
5. i v loge[§ &gregrag)t Between the Toy212 gtPtQjQer and tbg Planned Development
known as WhisgodE12Farms located at the southeast g2Mer of CR80 and CR122. Mayor Dunmire advised that the Town
Attorney had not completed review of the agreement; therefore, Council would be unable to vote. Mayor Dunmire tabled Item #5.
No action taken.
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relating • Tgwn'A 519nR u Mayor Dunmire tabled item #6. Not action taken.
7 a_and pg§siblyn ft cgnstructj9_n_ of Tqwn Hall,Poligg.and Fire facilities, Chief Tucker addressed Council
and explained that the architect, Kent Spurgin, was unable to attend due to a prior engagement. Chief Tucker previously met with
Mr. Spurgin regarding the potential Preston Rd. Fire Station site, and due to the overwhelming opposition from citizens, the
original La Cima site will be most feasible. The size of the facility and floor plan had not yet been determined. They are
estimating a timeframe of 12 to 14 months for completion of the station. Currently, the average price of a fire station is $125/sq. ft.
Council agreed to schedule a work session with the architect, Kent Spurgin, at his earliest convenience and asked that Travis
Roberts attend as well.
Charles Hodges, 14602 Omega Dr., Dallas, Texas, presented Council regarding a proposal for a Community Center/Town Hall
facility. The proposal consisted of the following three options.
Option 1: Lease (Green —immediate)
1. Location: East of Preston Rd. on the south side of Broadway
2. Lease size: +/-5,000 sq. ft. as part of a larger building, probable end cap
3. Lease rate: $13.00 psf NNN, shell only, utility drops and studs provided
4. Tenant finish: Up to $30.00 psf available at a rate of 10% amortized over the lease term (assuming tenant finish is
obsolete when tenant vacates). This is negotiable and can be better determined as the finish, lease term and use
are further defined. Landlord's goal is to obtain a 10% return on permanent uses and an amortized return o tl"I el
uses that will be removed when tenant vacates.
5. Lease term: Thrce to ten ears. Viculd look at a longer term if required. In the event of a ten year lease, the rate
would increase cites the 5 year bosed .:in a CPI Index.
Option 2: Site Dedication (Blue -30 to 60 days out)
1. Location: +/-1.25 acres, subject to finalizing uses between this site and Preston Rd, that shall be determined in the
next 30-60 days.
2. Uses shall be restricted to Town Hall, Community Center, Justice Center and/or Library, etc...
3. Town shall have up to 24 months to start construction of a permanent facility on the property and 36 months to
complete. The Town shall conform to all Architectural, Design & Landscape Standards and Cross Reciprocal
Easements, etc. of the Development.
Option 3: Combination of Options 1 & 2
Mr. Hodges felt that this location on the hili ("the citadel") would be the most natural spot for a city hall facility. He explained that
their desire to mix native stones and incorporate some original materials which will create a look of something that has evolved
over time. They hope to give a unique character to each building. Mr. Hodges emphasized the importance of making everything
look "master -planned" vs. individual buildings that had been thrown up. They hope to set up the hard grid immediately with the
extension of East Broadway. He also emphasized the importance of creating a main street feel vs. a boulevard, which should
heir) to hinder speeding through this area.
Mayor Dunmire felt this plan would somewhat mirror the future western half of Broadway.
Tom Clark, Prosper Town Center, L.L.P., estimated 8-1/2 to 9 months before the facility would be completed. He expressed their
desire to create a place that people would frequent multiple times a week. Mayor Dunmire advised that the Group's intent had
also been to make the development pedestrian, friendly.
Mayor Dunmire asked Council to begin serious consideration of the various options. Mr. Clark stated that they are flexible on the
timeframe and want the Town to be comfortable with any option they so choose.
No action taken.
8. -Qgrisider and ac accept the Prelimina PI t f r the Fir. Bink of ilia Additign.Ted Gilbert, applicant
representative, and Anthony Goode, Isbell Engineering Group, presented Council. They will be building a single -purpose bank
building. They had originally expressed interest in erecting a temporary facility while the permanent building was under
construction but advised that they had decided against that plan. Mr. Goode explained that they had contacted TXDOT regarding
the entrance to the building off of Preston Rd, and are waiting on the utility companies for various locates. They did not anticipate
any problems at this point.
Fred Hill, 9083 Prestonview Drive, expressed concern regarding the bank obstructing his 36 mile view. He stated that he would
like to be a good neighbor to businesses but asked if they would consider making it accessible to the residents to share the
beautiful view as this is the highest point in Collin County. He also asked if they would consider constructing the building at the
same level as the Fina Mart and the Collin County Land Company.
Ted Gilbert explained that the entire 4 acres will not be developed. The intention of the owners is to develop one acre and make a
park out of the remaining 3 acres. Mr. Goode stated that it would not be feasible to build at the same level as the Fina Mart and
Collin County Land Company due to the slope, utilities and fiber optic lines; however, at TXDOT's request they plan to make the
site as low as possible.
ivlayor Dunmire llire advised that they have discussed placing benches, etc at the point directly north of the building, which is the
highest area, to be utilized by the public.
Travis Roberts, Town Engineer, presented Council, referencing two recommendation letters dated December 11, 2003, and
January 14, 2003. He explained that the connection from the Bank Building to Preston Rd. will require TXDOT approval. He
advised that technical corrections had been made as previously recommended. Mr. Roberts advised that from a technical
standpoint he recommended Council's consideration and approval of the preliminary plat as it met all of the requirements set forth
in the Town's Ordinances. Mr. Roberts expressed concern to Mr. Goode regarding the sloping entrance onto Preston Rd
Motioned by Charles Niswanger and seconded by Lary Tracey to accept the Preliminary Plat for the First State Bank of Celina.
Motion carried. Vote 4-0.
9._Qj§qu§s theconcept olan for Glen0rook Etitates. a gredsubdivision ini r 107 acCQ§_Qf Ian
fqs ated 4etwagn Q§30-0 ar+ FillittaiRd._oa,-th-e-gast side of FM138a. Bob Pettit, 10720 Miller Rd, Dallas, Texas, presented
Council with a concept plan for Glenbrook Estates Subdivision located within Prosper's ETJ. The proposed subdivision contains
approximately 107 acres of land located between US380 and Fishtrap Rd. Mr. Pettit proposed a mixed use residential community
rnr�! pining approximately 445 single-family homes, an amenities center and model home complex, open space, lakes and retail
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sitgs. The typical lot size will be 50'X110' with an overall gross density of 4.1 units/acre. The minimum lost size would be 5,500
sq. ft. with the largest lots being 8,000 to 9,000 sq. ft. The property is located within the Denton Independent School District.
Mr. Pettit stated that they set aside a utility easement on the property for Upper Trinity to extend their line down Fishtrap Rd.
Council asked if they planned to annex into Prosper. Kirk Wilson, Fishtrap Properties Limited, explained that they (Glenbrook
Estates Subdivision) were in active discussions with Town Attorney Richard Abernathy regarding annexation/potential options.
Mayor Dunmire advised That from a density standpoint the proposed development was far greater than anything the Council had
anticipated in Prosper's ETJ. He explained that Prosper is attempting to protect its identity. Councilman Tracey reiterated the
density issue. Mayor Dunmire asked the developer to understand Council's situation, as this type of development is very new to
Prosper.
Councilman Niswanger asked if they had any nearby finished projects similar to what they were proposing. John Dowdall,
Fishtrap Properties, listed several cities where they had done similar developments, including Hickory Creek, Corinth and South
Arlington.
Mayor Dunmire agreed to continue dialogue, to ask the Town Attorney to continue dialogue and to look at various options.
Bob Pettit formally submitted the Preliminary Plat for the Glenbrook Estates Subdivision.
No action taken.
19, Recess into Exe utive Ses. ion in cornfiance with Seclion fi 1.D01 a Tex veru n C d wi :
a. Section 551 074, Deliberate the ernployrnent ancifor duties of an Accokrntant I oosition Mayor Dunmire recessed into
Executive Session at 8:42pm and reconvened into Regular Session at 9.24pm. No official action was taken as a result of the
Executive Session.
11. Arlfourn. Mayor Dunmire adjourned the meeting at 9:25pm.
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Mayor Jim Dunmire - Town Secretary Amber Phill'ps