07.08.2014 Town Council Minutesa
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Mayor Pro -Tern Meigs Miller
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Kenneth Dugger
Councilmember Michael Korbuly
Councilmember Mike Davis
Councilmember Curry Vogelsang, Jr.
Councilmember Jason Dixon
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Town Council
Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Staff Members Present:
Angela Tucker, Administrative Assistant
Terrence Welch, Town Attorney
Hulon T. Webb, Jr., Executive Director of Development and Community Services
Chris Copple, Development Services Director
Matt Richardson, Senior Engineer
Frank Jaromin, Public Works Director
Kent Austin, Finance Director
January Cook, Purchasing Agent
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
2a. Section 551.087 - To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
2b. Section 551.072 - To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident
and related thereto.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 5:06 p.m.
The Regular Session was reconvened at 6:46 p.m
Executive Session.
No action was taken as a result of
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REGULAR MEETING
3. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Pastor Kerry Carothers led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge
to the Texas Flag were recited.
4. Announcements of upcoming events.
Mayor Pro-Tem Miller made the following announcements:
Prosper residents are encouraged to complete an online survey to assist the Town in
updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The survey includes
questions about resident preferences on park usage, park facilities, and recreational
opportunities. The survey is available on the Town's website through Friday, July 11.
Please contact Paul Naughton, Landscape Architect, for more information.
Applications for the Town's Boards and Commissions will be accepted through
Friday, August 1st. Applications are available at Town Hall, the Community Library,
and the Town's website. Descriptions of the various Town Boards and their eligibility
requirements are available on the Town's website or by contacting Robyn Battle,
Town Secretary.
TxDOT and Mario Sinacola continue to work on completing the necessary items to
allow for the opening of the new northbound pavement Thursday night, July 10. Once
traffic is switched, those traveling southbound on Preston Road should anticipate
minor delays Friday and Saturday as crews begin applying the permanent pavement
markings. Motorists are urged to use caution as southbound lanes will be shifted
during this time to facilitate the completion of the new striping Saturday evening.
The Town is also working diligently on improvements to many of the Town's existing
roadways. First Street, from the Dallas North Tollway to Coleman Road, is
anticipated to be complete and opened to two-way traffic by the end of this week.
Once complete, the contractor will begin the asphalt improvements on Coleman Road
in front of Reynolds Middle School which should take approximately a week to
complete. This work will be constructed with the use of a rolling closure instead of the
one-way traffic method used on First Street. Flag men will be present to maintain
traffic in each direction during construction. Expect delays and try to use alternate
routes. Coit Road, from First Street to Frontier Parkway, is making progress. The
section from First Street to Prosper Trail is nearing completion of being mixed,
compacted and graded for preparation of the final asphalt overlay to be placed next
week. The section of Coit Road from Prosper Trail to Frontier Parkway will begin the
week of July 21 and take approximately three weeks to complete. First Street, from
Church Street to Craig Street, is also under construction and a new concrete surface,
which will replace the existing asphalt, will begin being placed next week. This work
is expected to be complete by the end of July. And lastly, the repaving in the Rhea
Mills subdivision has begun with the removal of the existing concrete pavement. New
concrete will replace the existing pavement and the entire project will take
approximately four months to complete. Motorists are urged to adhere to the traffic
control in place during these projects as many of the roads under construction are
one-way during the project.
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Councilmember Korbuly congratulated Cedarbrook Media Group, Live & Prosper
Magazine, and the Town of Prosper staff for the great success of the "Pride in the
Sky" event held on July 3.
5. Proclamations.
Presentation of a Proclamation to members of the Town's Parks and
Recreation staff declaring July 2014 as Parks and Recreation Month.
Will Mitchell, Parks & Recreation Manager, received the Proclamation on behalf of
the Parks & Recreation Staff.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items
may be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members
or staff.)
6a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council
meeting. (RB)
• Regular Meeting — June 24, 2014
6b. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice
of appeal on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services
Department, pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning &
Zoning Commission on any site plan or preliminary site plan. (CC)
6c. Consider and act upon approving the Fifth Amendment to the
Development and Financing Agreement between the Town of Prosper
and Blue Star Land, L.P., 183 Land Corp., and Blue Star Allen Land, L.P.
(HW)
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dugger removed Item 6c from the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Pro -Tern Dugger made a motion and Mayor Pro -Tern Miller seconded
the motion to approve Items 6a and 6b on the Consent Agenda. The motion was
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Deputy Mayor Pro -Tern Dugger stated that meetings with the parties involved in the
Development Agreement are moving forward and progress is being made. Deputy
Mayor Pro -Tern Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Korbuly seconded the
motion to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Development and Financing
Agreement between the Town of Prosper and Blue Star Land, L.P., 183 Land Corp.,
and Blue Star Allen Land, L.P. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
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7. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However, the
Council is unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this
agenda. Please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to
the Town Secretary prior to the meeting.)
Other Comments by the Public:
There were no Citizen Comments.
REGULAR AGENDA:
(If you wish to address the Council during the regular agenda portion of the
meeting, please fill out a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to
the Town Secretary prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the
Council for items listed as public hearings will be recognized by the Mayor.
Those wishing to speak on a non-public hearing related item will be recognized
on a case -by -case basis, at the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 33.2±
acres, located on the northeast corner of Preston Road and Prosper Trail, from
Single Family-15 (SF-15) to Planned Development -Retail (PD-R). (Z14-0007).
(CC)
Chris Copple, Development Services Director, presented this item before the Town
Council. This item had been tabled at the June 24, 2014, Town Council meeting, at
the request of the applicant. The proposed Planned Development -Retail (PD-R)
district allows for the development of a retail shopping center anchored by a big box
building. Mr. Copple compared the proposed PD-R to the straight Retail zoning
district, and explained the standards that varied from straight zoning. After the Town
Council Packet was posted, four letters were submitted from property owners within
200' of the subject property, withdrawing their opposition to the request. The property
owners in opposition to the request within 200' of the subject property now represent
an area less that 20% of the surrounding land area. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended the Council deny the request at their June 3 meeting;
however, at that time, the request did not conform to the Future Land Use Plan
(FLUP). The Town Council approved an amendment to the FLUP on June 10, 2014.
The Town's Zoning Ordinance states that a proposal denied by the Planning &
Zoning Commission shall not be forwarded to the Town Council unless the applicant
requests an appeal, which the applicant has submitted. Town staff recommended
approval of the request.
Donald Silverman, the developer for the proposed project, addressed the Council.
The project developers have worked with the adjacent residents to address concerns
regarding landscaping and architectural features that make the project more
appealing. Mr. Silverman reviewed some of the features of the PD, the Planned
Development Standards, the building materials, and responded to questions from the
Town Council on landscaping and open space. Upon a request from Council, Mr.
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Silverman agreed to include one bank in the PD, but allow one additional bank as an
Special Use Permit.
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
John Izatt, 1300 Packsaddle Trail, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item.
John Harris, 170 N. Preston Road, Suite 10, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item.
Ken Bloskas, 1080 Broadmoor, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item.
Brad Burns, 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 780, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this
item.
Ken Weaver, 1480 Beacon Hill Drive, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item, and
provided notes for the record regarding local, state, and national leadership.
Curt Mooney, 1230 Packsaddle Trail, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item.
Carla J. Smith, 520 Trailside, Prosper, did not wish to speak, but expressed support
for this item.
Ken E. Smith, 520 Trailside, Prosper, did not wish to speak, but expressed support
for this item.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Dixon made a motion and Councilmember Vogelsang seconded the
motion to approve the request to rezone 33.2± acres, located on the northeast corner
of Preston Road and Prosper Trail, from Single -Family 15 (SF-15) to Planned
Development -Retail (PD-R), subject to the following:
1. All pad sites to have a pitched roof with a minimum 6 in 12 inch slope. A flat roof
with a parapet wall and cornice may be permitted subject to Town Council
approval of a specific use permit (SUP) for same.
2. A minimum one (1) acre open space area shall be located in an area between
Lots 6-9 on Exhibit D to provide a landscaped gathering area that may include
benches, patio, public art, outdoor dining and similar features. The open space
shall be maintained by the property owners' association.
3. Split faced block, architectural concrete block, and painted/textured concrete tilt
wall shall be limited to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of any single elevation on
any pad site.
4. The color and style of the metal roof on the gas station canopy shall be consistent
with the metal roof on the big box building.
5. The clay -fired brick colors used on the retail building on Lot 5 shall be consistent
with the Quik Brik colors used on the big box building.
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6. Cart collection areas shall be curbed and shall be fenced using a minimum three-
foot (3') ornamental metal fence.
7. Outdoor display areas shall be organized and goods shall be neatly presented in
an orderly fashion. Items shall not be stored on wooden crates, in cardboard
boxes, in plastic cling wrap, or in a fashion that resembles the open storage of
materials.
8. Section II of Exhibit C shall be amended to provide that one (1) bank, savings and
loan or credit union (with drive thru facilities) shall be permitted by right and any
subsequent bank, savings and loan or credit union (with drive thru facilities) shall
be subject to the approval of a specific use permit (SUP).
9. Exhibit C shall be amended to provide that no certificate of occupancy (CO) shall
be issued for a pad site for Lots, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the big box on Lot 1.
10. Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Exhibit C shall be amended to provide that all perimeter
berms and landscaping along Preston Road and Prosper Trail shall be installed
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for the big box on Lot 1.
11. Exhibit C shall be amended to provide that shrubbery shall be placed on top of the
berm along Preston Road and shall be identical to the shrubbery on top of the
berm along Prosper Trail.
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0
9. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 80.7±
acres, located on the southeast corner of Dallas Parkway and Frontier Parkway,
from Single Family-15 (SF-15) to Planned Development -Single Family/Retail
(PD-SF/R). (Z14-0006). (CC)
Chris Copple, Development Services Director, presented this item before the Town
Council. The property is currently zoned Single Family-15. The proposed Planned
Development -Single Family/Retail district would allow for the development of single
family residential lots, and retail uses at the southeast corner of Dallas Parkway and
Frontier Parkway. Mr. Copple reviewed the standards that vary from straight Single
Family-15 zoning. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
request subject to revisions to the list of permitted uses, and limiting Single Family-10
lots to within 300 feet of the southern and eastern sides of Tract 2. The applicant has
agreed to revise the list of permitted uses only. Town staff recommends approval of
the request. Mr. Copple responded to questions regarding density and permitted
uses in other areas along the Dallas Tollway area. Frank Abbott with Kimley-Horn,
representing the applicant, was present respond to questions from the Town Council.
The applicant was generally in agreement with staff's recommendations, but Mr.
Abbott further explained their request for the proposed density. The applicant's intent
is to provide a variety of lot sizes while maintaining the overall desired density for the
location.
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
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Jack Dixon, 810 Long Valley Court, Prosper, spoke in opposition to this item.
Ken Weaver, 1480 Beacon Hill Drive, spoke in opposition to this item.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
After further discussion, Councilmember Korbuly made a motion and Mayor Pro-Tem
Miller seconded the motion to approve the request to rezone 80.7± acres, located on
the southeast corner of Dallas Parkway and Frontier Parkway, from Single Family-15
(SF-15) to Planned Development -Single Family/Retail (PD-SF/R) and that (1) the
Single Family Residential component of Exhibit C shall delete Paragraph B in its
entirety; and (2) Paragraph D of the Single Family Residential component shall be
amended to require a wet detention pond, and the Retail component shall be
amended to require a wet detention pond, unless the foregoing wet detention areas
conflict with TCEQ regulations or any applicable Town downstream water rights.
Further, underground detention shall be permitted for the Retail component of the
Planned Development. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-1.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
10. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Statement of
Work and related documents between Aclara Technologies LLC, a sole source
provider, and the Town of Prosper, for the upgrade and expansion of the
Town's STAR® Fixed Network automated utility meter reading system. (FJ)
Frank Jaromin, Public Works Director, presented this item before the Town Council.
Due to changes in technology, the Town's utility meter reading system is in need of
an upgrade. The meter reading system is comprised of Data Collection Units, the
host server, and the software required to collect and process data for the Town's
Utility Billing system. Aclara Techologies is the sole source manufacturer of the
system the Town is currently utilizing. Town staff recommends approval of this item.
After discussion, Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dugger made a motion and Mayor Pro-Tem
Miller seconded the motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a Statement of
Work and related documents between Aclara Technologies LLC, a sole source
provider, and the Town of Prosper, for the upgrade and expansion of the Town's
STAR® Fixed Network automated utility meter reading system. The motion was
approved by a vote of 7-0.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
11a. Section 551.087 - To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
11b. Section 551.072 -To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident
and related thereto.
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The Executive Session was not held.
12. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the
Closed Session.
13. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future
meeting.
• Councilmember Korbuly questioned staff about the possible replacement of
electric meters, but staff was unaware of any such replacements.
• Councilmember Dixon questioned staff about the new pavement on Coit Road
that was already showing wear. Mr. Jaromin responded that due to the recent
extensive rains, portions of the road will need to be repaired by the contractor.
• Amendment to the Impact Fee Ordinance
The Town's ordinance requires temporary buildings to pay an impact fee. Council
directed staff to bring forward an item at a future meeting to discuss and
potentially amend the Town's impact fee ordinance related to temporary buildings.
14. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 2014
These minutes approved on the 22nd day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:
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4Robynttle, ASecr�tary
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APPROVED:
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Ray Smith, N ayor
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