2024-10-15 CC Minutes CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2024
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tern Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, Frances
Scharli, Ronell Smith, and Amy Torres-Lepp.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager James
Brandon, Assistant City Manager/Senior Director of Human Resources Stacey Black,
Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, Operations Manager Customer Relations,
Melody Anderson, Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Police Chief Ashleigh Casey,
Interim Fire Chief Jeremy Wilson, Director of Community Services David Miller, Deputy
Director of Economic Development and Tourism Robert Briggs, Director of Planning and
Development Services Dennis Killough, Director of Public Works Rob Cohen, City
Attorney Allen Taylor, and City Secretary Amy Shelley.
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:30pm.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor McCaskill led the pledges of allegiance
to the United States and Texas Flags.
3. HONORS & RECOGNITION: PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL COMMUNITY
PLANNING MONTH
City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Planning and Development Services Principal
Planner Wayne Powell who highlighted National Community Planning Month.
4. FY 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISION UPDATE
City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Public Works Environmental and Regulatory
Supervisor Madisson Dunn who provided an update on the upcoming changes associated
with the Lead and Copper Rule Revision for FY 2025.
5. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION.
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Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Regular Session was called to order by Mayor McCaskill at 5:56pm.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCaskill 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 city attorney; and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic
development negotiations. The City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:56pm.
Executive Session began at 6:03pm and concluded at 6:35pm.
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Frances Scharli, Ronell
Smith, and Amy Torres-Lepp.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Randy Robbins
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 6:47pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCaskill expressed his appreciation the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for
the Oktoberfest event; spoke about National Disability Employment Month; and thanked
Keller Mayor Mizani for providing the Council's meal from 1956 Pizza.
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3B1. LEAF RECYCLING COLLECTION
City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Deputy Director of Public Works Lauren
LaNeave who provided an update on the leaf recycling collection.
3B2. SOUTHLAKE SERVES UPDATE
City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Operations Manager — Customer Relations
Melody Andersen who provided an update on Southlake Serves.
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3B3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (WRITTEN)
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
4. CONSENT:
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 1, 2024, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
4B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-037, AMENDING THE SENIOR ADVISORY
COMMISSION BYLAWS.
4C. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-036, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 89TH TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
4D. AWARD A BID WITH C. GREEN SCAPING, L.P., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF PHASE 1 OF THE GREEN RIBBON PROJECT ALONG THE
INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 114 AND DOVE ROAD IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $419,879.
4E. APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1289, 1ST READING, ADOPTING THE 2025
STANDARDS OF CARE FOR THE RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR
ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN OPERATED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT.
4F. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483, AS
AMENDED, SECTION 4.01.1, "EXPIRATION OF PLATS" AND A ONE (1) YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY OF CASE ZA22-0040, PLAT REVISION FOR
LOT 14R OF THE HILLTOP ACRES ADDITION, BEING A REVISION OF LOT
14, HILLTOP ACRES ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND INCLUDING A 0.116 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND IN THE DAVID DOUTHIT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 445,
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 4021 HILLTOP
DRIVE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS.
4G. RESOLUTION NO. 24-039, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE SOUTHLAKE
ARTS COUNCIL.
APPROVED
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the
Consent Agenda.
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4G, as written, and noting the following:
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- Item 4G: appointing Milan Georgia as Alternate 1 to the Southlake Arts Council
for a Term of October 2026.
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:00pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at 7:00pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-820, ZA24-0043, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE
AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR 2561 N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD., ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WOODALL ADDITION, SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "AG" AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT. PROPOSED ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #1. PUBLIC HEARING (THIS ITEM WAS
TABLED DURING THE OCTOBER 1, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6A and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened the public hearing at 7:03pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:04pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 480-820, ZA24-0043, 2nd Reading,
Zoning Change and Concept Plan for 2561 N. White Chapel Blvd., on property described
as Lot 2, Block 1, Woodall Addition, subject to the Staff Report dated October 8, 2024,
and noting the following:
- Approving the zoning change and concept plan changing zoning from "AG"
Agricultural District to "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District.
Motion: Williamson
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Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 480-820
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS;
GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT
LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WOODALL ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND LOCATED AT 2561 N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD., AND MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A" FROM "AG"AGRICULTURAL DISTICT TO
"SF30" SIGNLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED ON THE
APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN
AS EXHIBIT"B", SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS
ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL
OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6B. ORDINANCE NO. 480-821, ZA24-0049, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE
AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR 1039 BURNEY LANE, ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2A, J. CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 254,
AND LOCATED AT 1039 BURNEY LN., CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
REQUESTED ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #2. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6B and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened the public hearing at 7:13pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:13pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6B, Ordinance No. 480-821, ZA24-0049, 2nd Reading,
Zoning Change and Concept Plan for 1039 Burney Lane, on property described as Tract
2A, J. Childress Survey Abstract No. 254, and located at 1039 Burney Ln., subject to the
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Staff Report dated October 8, 2024, and noting the following:
- Approving the zoning change and concept plan changing zoning from "AG"
Agricultural District to "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District.
- Approving the variance to Subdivision Ordinance 483, as amended, which requires
a 5-foot sidewalk along the street frontages of Burney Lane and North Carroll
Avenue.
- Concurring with the Planning and Zoning recommendations for the applicant to
work with staff on the fencing setback so that traffic does not back up on Main
Street.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 480-821
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS;
GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT
2A, J. CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 254, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LOCATED A 1039 BURNEY LN., AND MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A" FROM "AG"AGRICULTURAL DISTICT TO
"SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED ON THE
APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN
AS EXHIBIT"B", SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS
ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL
OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6C. ORDINANCE NO. 480-822, ZA24-0053, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE
AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR 1393 BROWN LANE, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED
AS TRACT 1G04, J. HEIRS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 253, CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "AG"
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5. PUBLIC
HEARING
APPROVED
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Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6C and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened the public hearing at 7:20pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:20pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6C, Ordinance No. 480-822, ZA24-0053, 2nd Reading,
Zoning Change and Concept Plan for 1393 Brown Lane, on property described as Tract
1G04, J. Heirs Survey Abstract No. 253, subject to the Staff Report dated October 8,
2024, and noting the following:
- Approving the zoning change and concept plan changing zoning from "AG"
Agricultural District to "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District.
- Approving the variance to allow the lot to not front a public street meeting the
minimum city street standards as required by Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as
amended, Sections 8.01 and 5.04, noting that the lot shall meet the minimum fire
protection standards of the City of Southlake.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 480-822
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS;
GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT
1G04, J. CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 253, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LOCATED A 1393 BROWN LN., AND MORE FULLY
AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL
DISTICT TO "SF1-A" SIGNLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED ON
THE APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN AS EXHIBIT"B", SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED
IN THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING
ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO
ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
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8. RESOLUTIONS:
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-038, NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) TO THE DENTON
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Item 8A, Resolution No. 24-038, nominating candidate(s)
to the Denton Central Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors, noting the following:
The City of Southlake nominates the following to serve on the Denton Central Appraisal
District Board of Directors:
- Ann Pomykal
- Alex Buck
- Charles Stafford
- Ray Martin
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. SV24-0006, SIGN VARIANCES FOR TOMMY'S EXPRESS CAR WASH,
LOCATED AT 101 N. PEARSON LANE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9A and
answered questions from the Council.
Motion was made to approve Item 9A, SV24-0006, Sign Variances for Tommy's Express
Car Wash, located at 101 N. Pearson Lane, subject to the Staff Report dated October 8,
2024, granting the following:
- Variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for attached building signs,
attached drive-through and directional signs and a monument sign.
Also noting the following:
- Approving Option 2:
o Two attached wall signs located on the west and east elevations, with
channel cut preparation.
o Two attached drive-through signs, as presented.
o Two directional LED signs, as presented.
o One monument sign, as presented.
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Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: McCaskill
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-1
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 7:52pm.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER 2024.
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