2017-03-21 CC MinutesCITY OF
SOUTHLAKI
TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2017
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Laura Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shawn McCaskill, and Councilmembers Gary Fawks, John
Huffman, Chad Patton, and Shahid Shafi.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager Ben
Thatcher, Assistant City Manager Alison Ortowski, Deputy Director of Marketing and
Communications Pilar Schank, Assistant to the City Manager Lauren Eubanks, Deputy
Director of Economic Development Daniel Cortez, Chief Financial Officer Sharen
Jackson, Director of Community Services Chris Tribble, Community Relations Manager
Jenni Lanier, City Librarian Cynthia Pfledderer, Police Chief James Brandon, Fire Chief
Mike Starr, Director of Human Resources Stacey Black, Development Services
Manager Daniel Ford, Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken
Baker, Assistant to the Planning and Development Services Director Jerod Potts,
Director of Public Works Rob Cohen, City Attorney E. Allen Taylor, and City Secretary
Lori Payne.
WORK SESSION:
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The Work Session was called to order by Mayor Hill at 5:31 p.m.
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Clayton Reed gave the invocation. Mayor Hill led the pledges of allegiance to the United
States and Texas Flags.
3. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Ian MacLean, Chairman of the Board of the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, provided
a brief update on Chamber activities.
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4. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING
ORDINANCE NO. 693-C.
Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker presented Item 4 and
answered questions from Council
5. DISCUSS THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR "EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
FOR SALE/LEASING SIGNS."
Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker presented Item 5 and
answered questions from Council.
Although not a public hearing, Mayor Hill allowed interested members of the public the
opportunity to speak.
Steve Shramm, 415 Highland Oaks Circle, Southlake, Texas and Debra Perryman,
2805 Market Loop #100, Southlake, Texas addressed concerns about these proposed
changes.
6. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE
TAKEN AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR
SESSION.
Mayor Hill reviewed the items on tonight's agenda.
REGULAR SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hill at 6:43 p.m.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Hill announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to the
Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071,
consultation with attorney, and 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development
negotiations. City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. Ultimately, there
were no legal issues to discuss so Council did not convene in Executive Session.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m. and asked if there was needed action
from the executive session.
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3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hill briefly announced upcoming meetings and events.
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
361. SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE
City Manager Shana Yelverton introduced City Librarian Cynthia Pfledderer who
provided a brief update on a Library initiative to expand services and outreach programs
through an Interlocal Agreement for digital library services.
3132. STORY MAP PROJECT
City Manager Shana Yelverton introduced Jerod Potts, Assistant to the Planning and
Development Services Director, who provided a demonstration of the Story Map tool
and its uses.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted
with one motion. Mayor Hill read the Consent Agenda items into the record.
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 7, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
4B. APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1169, 1sT READING, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
TO ABANDON A 30 -FOOT ROAD ACCESS EASEMENT AS RECORDED ON
LOT 18, BLOCK B, TRIPLE C RANCH, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN CABINET A,
PAGE 7971, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
ALSO BEING CONVEYED TO LOREN K AND MARINA SLOANE, AS
RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER D206133648, OF THE DEED
RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS.
4C. APPROVE THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
4D. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 17-016, APPOINT THE PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD AND THE LIBRARY BOARD TO THE SOUTHLAKE
2030 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE/COMMUNITY FACILITIES
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT COMMITTEE.
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In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this item is listed as
follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SOUTHLAKE 2030 PARKS, RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE/COMMUNITY FACILITIES MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT COMMITTEE
9A. SV17-003, SIGN VARIANCE TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 704, AS
AMENDED, FOR MUGHLAI FINE INDIAN CUISINE LOCATED AT 3311 EAST
STATE HIGHWAY 114.
Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker presented Item 9A
and answered questions from Council during the work session.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as noted and subject to the following:
• Item 4D, identify committee members for 2030 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space/Community Facilities Master Plan Amendment Committee:
o Parks and Recreation Board members: Miguel Salinas, Tina Wasserman,
Frances Scharli, Lori Palmer, Mitch Hill, Mike Pazera, and Paul Venesky
o Library Board members: Lori Burr, Cheri' Ross, Merlene Ingraham, Sheeza
Mohsin Dhanani, Kelly Carlson, and Lin Lin
L • Item 9A, subject to Staff Report dated March 14, 2017 and allowing the existing
sign to remain as currently constructed.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Fawks, Hill, Huffman, McCaskill, Patton, Shafi, Williamson
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM.
Mayor Hill opened the public forum.
Brice Cerami spoke regarding an upcoming event, Run4Elise, which is being held on
April 8, 2017 in honor of his sister, Elise Cerami. The event is a fundraiser supporting
the Elise Cerami Memorial Fund.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hill closed the public forum.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
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7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS:
7A. ORDINANCE NO. 1168 (CP17-001), 18' READING, LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENT FROM OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL ON
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 21-23, H. GRANBERRY NO. 581
ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERALLY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF WEST SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD AND SOUTH WHITE
CHAPEL BOULEVARD AND ADDRESSED AS 171, 201, AND 211 WEST
SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "0-
1" OFFICE DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "S -P-1" DETAILED SITE
PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN #10.
Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker presented Items 7A
and 7B simultaneously and answered questions from Council.
Applicant Martin Schelling, 260 Miron Drive, Southlake, Texas presented Items 7A and
713 simultaneously and answered questions from Council.
Although not a public hearing, Mayor Hill allowed interested members of the public the
opportunity to speak on Items 7A and 713:
Paige Kester, 116 Londonberry Terrace, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Jack Kester, 116 Londonberry Terrace, Southlake, Texas did not speak but submitted a
comment card in opposition.
Kinnari Ghia, 124 Londonberry Terrace, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Joseph and Johanna Reed, 308 Sir Johns Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Himanshu Rai, 300 Sir John's Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Jill Drake, 112 Londonberry Terrace, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Vikas Magoo, 301 Sir George's Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Christy McNew, 305 Sir John's Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Scott Roberts, 100 Londonberry Terrace, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
Ryan Roberts, 305 Sir George's Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in opposition.
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Biff McGuire, 607 Briar Court, Southlake, Texas spoke in support.
Mr. Schelling addressed Council's questions.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 1168 (CP17-001), 1St Reading, Land Use
Plan Amendment from Office Commercial to Retail Commercial on property described
as Lots 21-23, H. Granberry No. 581 Addition subject to Staff Report dated March 15,
2017.
Motion:
Williamson
Second:
McCaskill
Ayes:
Hill, Huffman, McCaskill, Patton, Williamson
Nays:
Fawks, Shafi
Approved:
5-2
7B. ORDINANCE NO. 480-724 (ZA17-015), IST READING, ZONING CHANGE AND
SITE PLAN FOR SOUTHLAKE COMMONS ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 21-23, H. GRANBERRY NO. 581 ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERALLY
LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST SOUTHLAKE
BOULEVARD AND SOUTH WHITE CHAPEL BOULEVARD AND
ADDRESSED AS 171, 201, AND 211 WEST SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD,
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICT.
REQUESTED ZONING: "S -P-1" DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN #10.
APPROVED
Senior Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker presented Items 7A
and 7B simultaneously and answered questions from Council.
Applicant Martin Schelling, 260 Miron Drive, Southlake, Texas presented Items 7A and
7B simultaneously and answered questions from Council.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 480-724 (ZA17-015), 1St Reading, Zoning
Change and Site Plan for Southlake Commons on property described as Lots 21-23, H.
Granberry No. 581 Addition from current zoning "O-1" Office District to "S -P-1" Detailed
Site Plan District subject to Staff Report dated March 15, 2017 and Site Plan Review
Summary No. 2 dated March 3, 2017 and subject to the following:
• Granting the variance to Driveway Ordinance No. 634, as amended, Section 5.2(d)
regarding stacking depth, to allow a minimum 77 feet, for the entrance from
FM 1 709/South lake Boulevard, and to allow the site to be served by the existing
drives to and from the adjacent properties.
• Noting the elimination of proposed SP -1 regulation #5 in regards to minimum rear
building setbacks.
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Motion:
Williamson
Second:
McCaskill
Ayes:
Huffman, McCaskill, Patton, Williamson
Nays:
Fawks, Hill, Shafi
Approved:
4-3
8. RESOLUTIONS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. SV17-003, SIGN VARIANCE TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 704, AS
AMENDED, FOR MUGHLAI FINE INDIAN CUISINE LOCATED AT 3311 EAST
STATE HIGHWAY 114.
APPROVED
Council approved Item 9A with the consent agenda.
9B. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S TRAVEL POLICY.
APPROVED
Mayor Hill presented Item 9B and discussed details with the Council
Motion was made to approve the amendment to the City's Travel Policy, with the
following amendment to Section VII.EA:
a. For City Council elected officials, business class for international air travel is
allowed while traveling to a Sister City and conducting City business.
b. For City Council elected officials, business class for international air travel while
conducting City business, not related to Sister Cities, requires the approval of
City Council as an allowable expense.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Fawks, Hill, Huffman, McCaskill, Patton, Williamson
Nays: Shafi
Approved: 6-1
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
11. MEETING ADJOURNED.
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
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*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
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Laura Hill
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City Secretary
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