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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2025
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Frances Scharli and Ronell
Smith.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Randy Robbins
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, Director of Communications Pilar Schank,
Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Police Chief Ashleigh Casey, Interim Fire Chief
Jeremy Wilson, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Tourism Robert Briggs,
Director of Information Technology Blair Halbert, Director of Community Services David
Miller, Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough, Deputy Director
of Public Works Operations Jack Thompson, City Attorney Cara White, and City Secretary
Amy Shelley.
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:31pm.
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. SOUTHLAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Southlake Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Kush Rao provided the
Chamber of Commerce update.
4. FY 2025 PROPOSED CIP BUDGET – STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
City Manager Alison Ortowski and Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson presented the
FY 2025 Proposed CIP Budget – Strategic Investments and Guiding Principles.
ITEM 4A
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5. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem 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 5:55pm.
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; Section 551.074 deliberation regarding personnel matters;
and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. The
City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:55pm. Executive Session began at
6:06pm and concluded at 7:01pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 6:42pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor McCaskill provided an update about the Transitional Zoning District (TZD)
ordinance and stated that the Council will be reviewing this ordinance in the future. He
stated his goal is to protect the tradition of having Southlake remain as the lowest density
community in the DFW metroplex
3B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
3B1. KEEP SOUTHLAKE BEAUTIFUL RECEIVES GOLD STAR AWARD
City Manager Alison Ortowski invited Assistant City Manager Bora Sulollari and
Community Services Business Manager Milenka Lopze to speak about Keep Southlake
Beautiful receiving the Gold Star Award.
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.
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4. CONSENT:
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2024, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
4B. THIS ITEM LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY.
4C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-005, ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON MAY 3, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CITY COUNCIL FOR
PLACES 3, 4, AND 5.
4D. ORDINANCE NO. 735B, 1ST READING, AMENDING THE BICYCLE HELMET
ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL BICYCLES (E-BIKES).
4E. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 480-564F, ZA24-0042, 2ND READING, ZONING
CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CARILLON PARC PLAZA
DISTRICT, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 3A4, 3A4A, 3A5, 3A,
3A3, 3A1B, AND A PORTION OF TRACTS 1E, 1D, AND 3A1, LARKIN H.
CHIVERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 300, AND GENERALLY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF E. S.H. 114 AND N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD.,
WEST OF RIVERA DR., AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FT. SOUTH OF E.
KIRKWOOD BLVD., CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS.
CURRENT ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT.
REQUESTED ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT.
SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #3. (AT THE NOVEMBER 19, 2024, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO THE DECEMBER 3, 2024, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING. AT THE DECEMBER 3, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO THE FEBRUARY 4, 2025, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE TABLED UNTIL
THE MARCH 4, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC
HEARING)
APPROVED
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the
Consent Agenda.
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4E, as written.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
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REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:19pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at 7:19pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ZA24-0066, SITE PLAN FOR SOUTHLAKE MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT
451 E. S.H. 114, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R, BLOCK 1,
SOUTHLAKE MEDICAL DISTRICT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2”
GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #7. (AT THE
JANUARY 21, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO
FEBRUARY 4, 2025.) PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6A and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:29pm.
Douglas Mousel, 5850 Granite Parkway, Plano, spoke on behalf of the property owner,
in support.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:31pm.
Mayor McCaskill noted that seven (7) notices were mailed to property owners, and no
responses, emails, or additional speaker cards were received regarding this item.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, ZA24-0066, Site Plan for Southlake Medical Office
Building at 451 E. S.H. 114, on property described as Lot 2R, Block 1, Southlake Medical
District, subject to the Staff Report dated January 28, 2025, and Revised Site Plan Review
Summary No. 3, dated January 3, 2025, and noting:
- Approval of the site plan for an approximately 32,000 sq. ft., 3-story, free-
standing medical office building, as presented.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
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7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS:
7A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-667B, ZA24-0073, 1ST READING, ZONING CHANGE
AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR CHAPEL CROSSING PHASE 2, ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R1 AND LOT 1R2, BLOCK A, RAVENAUX VILLAGE,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
AND LOCATED AT 245 AND 275 W. S.H. 114. CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2”
GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: “S-P-2”
GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 7A and
answered questions from the Council.
Although not required, Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:42pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:42pm.
Mayor McCaskill noted that eleven (11) notices were mailed to property owners, and no
responses, emails, or additional speaker cards were received regarding this item.
Motion was made to approve Item 7A, Ordinance No. 480-667B, ZA24-0073, 1st
Reading, Zoning Change and Concept Plan for Chapel Crossing Phase 2, on property
described as Lot 1R1 and Lot 1R2, Block A, Ravenaux Village, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 245 and 275 W. S.H. 114., subject to
the Staff Report dated January 28, 2025, and Concept Plan Review Summary No. 2,
dated January 17, 2025, and noting:
- Approval of the zoning change and concept plan amending the existing “S-P-2”
generalized site plan district zoning as it relates to the building site on Lot 1R2,
Block A, Ravenaux Village, to add an ambulatory surgery center as a permitted
use and change the building from a 3-story, 22,000 sq. ft. building to a 2-story,
30,000 sq. ft. building, as presented.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
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8. RESOLUTIONS:
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-002, APPOINTING MEMBERS AND A CHAIR POSITION
TO THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE FEBRUARY 18, 2025, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
8B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-006, APPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO FILL
VACANCY/VACANCIES ON THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Item 8B, Resolution No. 25-006, appointing member(s) to
fill vacancy/vacancies on the Senior Advisory Commission, and noting the following:
- Appointing John Slocum to Place 3 with a term expiring October 2025
- Appointing Sanjay Veerabathina to Alternate 2 with a term expiring October 2026.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
8C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-007, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Item 8C, Resolution No. 25-007, appointing a member to fill
a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting the following:
- Appointing David Cunningham, with a term expiring June 2026.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: Scharli
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 4-1
8D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-008, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON
THE SOUTHLAKE PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Item 8D, Resolution No. 25-008, appointing a member to fill
a vacancy on the Southlake Parks Development Corporation, noting the following:
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- Appointing Councilmember Frances Scharli, with a term expiring June 2026.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
8E. RESOLUTION NO. 25-009, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON
THE CORRIDOR PLANNING COMMITTEE.
THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE MAY 6, 2025, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. SV24-0016, VARIANCES TO THE KIMBALL OAKS MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR
PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO LOCATED AT 2251 E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD.,
SUITE 100.
DENIED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9A and
answered questions from the Council.
Although not required, Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:03pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
8:03pm.
Motion was made to DENY Item 9B, SV24-0016, variances to the Kimball Oaks Master
Sign Plan for Perspire Sauna Studio located at 2251 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 100.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved to DENY: 5-0
9B. SV24-0017, VARIANCES TO THE DISTRICT 114 MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR
ROSEBUD STEAKHOUSE LOCATED AT 2102 E. SH 114, SUITE 119.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9B and
answered questions from the Council.
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Although not required, Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:13pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
8:13pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 9B, SV24-0017, variances to the District 114 Master
Sign Plan for Rosebud Steakhouse located at 2102 E. SH 114, Suite 119., subject to the
Staff Report dated January 28, 2025, and noting the following:
- Approving one non-illuminated attached awning sign, as presented, and one
vertically oriented upper-story sign with a cabinet tagline sign.
- Approving the reduced version of this sign, as presented this evening.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-0
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 8:15pm.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary’s
Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 18TH OF FEBRUARY 2025.
______________________________
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary