Item 4A CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS Item 4A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 3, 2026
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,
Austin Reynolds and Chuck Taggart.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager/Senior Director of
Human Resources Stacey Black, Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, Chief
Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel
Cortez, Police Chief Ashley Casey, Fire Chief Shannon Langford, Director of Community
Services David Miller, Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough,
Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, City Attorney Cara White, and City
Secretary Amy Shelley.
WORKSESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:31 pm.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor McCaskill and Girl Scout Troop 4064 led
the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
3. METHODIST SOUTHLAKE MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE
Methodist Southlake Medical Center President Benson Chacko provided a brief update on
their capabilities.
4. HONORS & RECOGNITION: PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DOWN
SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY
Mayor McCaskill invited the members from the Eubanks Intermediate School Kindness Club
to speak on behalf of their club. They were provided with a proclamation honoring Down
Syndrome Awareness Day.
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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 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 6:07pm.
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 6:07pm.
Executive Session began at 6:28pm and concluded at 7:07pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:22pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCaskill highlighted two community events that took place over this past weekend,
the Daughters of the American Revolution dedication of a tree at Liberty Garden and the
Metroport Meals on Wheels Party in the Pasture.
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3131. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER DIVISION AWARD
City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Police Chief Ashleigh Casey to the podium to
highlight the School Resource Officer Division and a recent award they received.
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 FEBRUARY 17, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
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4B. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-008, CERTIFYING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES
FOR THE MAY 2, 2026, GENERAL ELECTION.
4C. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-009, CANCELING THE MAY 2, 2026, GENERAL
ELECTION.
4D. APPROVE ZA26-0008, PLAT REVISION FOR DOVE RIDGE ADDITION,
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS CARDINAL COURT ADDITION), BEING A REVISION OF
LOT 9 AND LOT 57R, F. THROOP NO. 1511 ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 2080 AND 2117 E. DOVE RD.
CURRENT ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #4.
4E. APPROVE ZA26-0002, PLAT SHOWING FOR LOTS 24 AND 25, S. FREEMAN NO.
525 ADDITION, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 51302C AND 51302D1,
SAMUEL FREEMAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 525, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 410 AND 414 SHADY LANE.
CURRENT ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #4.
4F. APPROVE AN ENCROACHMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE ADDITION, BLOCK 4R1, LOT 3R2R FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS AND PLANTERS WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT OF
WAY OF GRAND AVENUE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 260 GRAND
AVENUE.
4G. APPROVE THE 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT.
4H. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483, AS
AMENDED, SECTION 4.01.1, "EXPIRATION OF PLATS" AND A ONE (1) YEAR
PLAT EXTENSION FOR CASE ZA25-0006 FINAL PLAT FOR WILLOWTREE
GARDENS, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3C, AND PORTIONS OF
TRACTS 3D03, AND 3D03A, W.W. HALL SURVEY ABSTRACT 695, CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 240 N. CARROLL
AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF 918-1050 E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD., SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "TZD" TRANSITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #7.
41. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CHAIR
DANIEL KUBIAK AND COMMISSIONERS LORA GUNTER AND GINA CANNOVA
FROM THE FEBRUARY 19, 2026, REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
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Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-41, as written, including moving Item 9A from
the Regular agenda to the consent agenda, noting the following:
- Approving MSP25-0002, amendment to the Master Sign Plan for Granite Place Two
located at 601 State Street, subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026.
- Approving an additional upper-story sign (Sign H) on the north elevation of the Granite
Place Two building as presented.
- And, per Sign Board recommendation removing upper story Sign C from the approved
Master Sign Plan.
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:25pm.
Peter Azamar, 780 Shady Lane, spoke about erosion control issues.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at
7:27pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-840, ZA25-0066, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE AND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR JANE'S PLACE, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1, JANES CREEK ADDITION, AND TRACTS 3, 3C, 3CO2, AND 3D, J.
CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 253 AND LOCATED AT 1318, 1330, 1354,
1360, AND 1364 N. PEYTONVILLE AVENUE. CURRENT ZONING: "AG"
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT AND "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "RPUD" RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5. 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 7:32pm.
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(34) public hearing notifications were sent to property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property. As of this date, (2) responses in opposition have been received within the 300-foot
area. One in favor and one in opposition have been received outside the 300 feet. In addition,
at the P&Z meeting, (7) people spoke in opposition and (1) person spoke in favor.
Noted as follows:
LASTNANE FIRST ADDRESS RESPONSE TYPE FAVOR(F) OPPOSED UNDECIDED NO RESPONSE
(0) M INR)
Langston Pa:rick 1535 Oak Lin. P&Z Case Inpri:Form 4
Presley Jason 1335 Forest Ln. P&Z Case Inpu:Form U
Hanazo nota� 1281 Cypress Creek
Inc. Cir. 0
1205 N.Peytonville P&Z Case Inpu:Form;Pubic
K. ar Ivan Ave_ Comment Form-CiyCouncil F
1281 Cypress Creek Public Comment Form-P&Z 8
Everitt 0ayle Ct. CitvCoui1ci1 0
Welday Jennifer 1450 Post 0akTrl. Public Comment Form-P&Z 4
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:34pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, 480-840, ZA25-0066, 2nd Reading, Zoning Change
and Development Plan for Jane's Place, on property described as Lot 1, Janes Creek
Addition, and Tracts 3, 3C, 3CO2, and 3D, J. Childress Survey Abstract No. 253 and located
at 1318, 1330, 1354, 1360, and 1364 N. Peytonville Avenue, subject to the Staff Report dated
February 23, 2026, and Development Plan Review Summary No. 5, dated February 23,
2026, also noting,
- Approving the zoning change and development plan for Jane's Place as presented;
- Approving the cul-de-sac street to exceed 1,000 feet in length (Section 5.03.1,
Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended) and to be approximately 1,600 feet in
length;
- Approving the request to waive the requirement per Section 5.03.K.1 of the
Subdivision Ordinance that the existing dead-end street located in the Cross-Timber
Hills Addition, specifically Wood Creek Lane, will not be connected to this
development;
- Approving the requested gated private streets subject to the requirements of 5.05,
Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended;
- Approving the request to waive the requirement to construct sidewalks along the
internal street frontages as well as along N. Peytonville Avenue but requiring the
escrow of funds for future sidewalks along N. Peytonville only;
- Approving the 30 ft front yard setbacks on lots 11 through 14 as requested;
- Approving the Lot Coverage of 40% as requested;
- Approving the detention area to exceed 25% of open space area only if a storm water
oversizing participation agreement with the City is reached, which includes additional
detention capacity.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
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Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 480-840
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 LOT 1, JANES
CREEK ADDITION AND TRACTS 3, 3C, 3CO2, AND 3D, J. CHILDRESS SURVEY
ABSTRACT NO. 253, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE
FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT AND "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO "RPUD"
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED ON THE
APPROVED DEVELOPMENT 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. RESOLUTION NO. 26-005, ZA25-0078, SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS
GATHERING FOR THE HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION, TO BE HELD IN A
PORTION OF SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN
E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD., N. CARROLL AVE., CIVIC PL., AND CENTRAL AVE.
CURRENT ZONING: "DT" DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6B and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:43pm.
(57) public hearing notifications were sent to property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property. As of this date, no responses have been received.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:43pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6B, Resolution No. 26-005, ZA25-0078, Specific Use
Permit for a Mass Gathering for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, to be held in a portion of
Southlake Town Square generally located between E. Southlake Blvd., N. Carroll Ave., Civic
PI., and Central Ave., subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026, and Specific Use
Permit Summary No. 2, dated January 30, 2026, also noting,
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- Approving the SUP for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration to be held in a portion of
Southlake Town Square as presented;
- Approving the SUP for the term of 1-year and also directing an additional 2-year
extension following a satisfactory approval report by staff.
- Approving (1) alternative date of October 3, 2026 as the back-up.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 26-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS GATHERING FOR SOUTHLAKE
HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION LOCATED BETWEEN EAST SOUTHLAKE
BOULEVARD, NORTH CARROLL AVENUE, CIVIC PLACE, AND CENTRAL AVENUE,
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BEING DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTHLAKE TOWN
SQUARE, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", AND AS
DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6C. RESOLUTION NO. 26-006, ZA26-0006, SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONCEPT
PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ANTENNAS, OR ANCILLARY
STRUCTURES TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
AT THE CARROLL ISD ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED
AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CARROLL ISD NO. 3 ADDITION, AND LOCATED AT 2400
N. CARROLL AVENUE. CURRENT ZONING: "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICE
DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #2. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6C and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:58pm.
(55) public hearing notifications were sent to property owners within 300 fee of the subject
property. As of this date, no responses have been received.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:58pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6C, Resolution No. 26-006, ZA26-0006, Specific Use
Permit and Concept Plan for Telecommunications Towers, Antennas, or Ancillary Structures
to relocate an existing telecommunications tower at the Carroll ISD Administration Center on
property described as Lot 1 , Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition, and located at 2400 N.
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Carroll Avenue., subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026, and Specific Use Permit
No. 1, dated February 13, 2026, also noting,
- Approving the SUP and concept plan to relocate an existing telecommunications tower
at the Carroll ISD Administration Center.
- Approving the variance to landscaping requirement that requires a landscape buffer
of plant materials around the facility.
- Approving the variance to the co-location requirement. The proposed tower facility
does not allow for additional providers due to the limited space available on the pole.
- Approving the variance to setback requirements.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 26-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS,
ANTENNAS, OR ANCILLARY STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2400 N. CARROLL AVENUE,
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CARROLL ISD NO. 3
ADDITION, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", AND AS
DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6D. ZA26-0007, PLAT REVISION FOR LOTS 11111 AND 11112, CARROLL ISD NO. 3
ADDITION, PROPOSED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, CARROLL ISD NO. 3 ADDITION
AND LOT 1, OLD DRAGON STADIUM ADDITION, BEING A REVISION OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, CARROLL ISD NO. 3 ADDITION, AND LOCATED AT 2400 N. CARROLL
AVENUE. CURRENT ZONING: "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #2.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6D and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:58pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:58pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6D, ZA26-0007, Plat Revision for Lots 1 R1 and 1 R2,
Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition, proposed as Lot 1 R, Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition and Lot
1, Old Dragon Stadium Addition, being a revision of Lot 1, Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition,
and located at 2400 N. Carroll Avenue., subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026,
and Plat Revision Review Summary No. 1, dated February 13, 2026, also noting,
- Approving the plat revision as presented.
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Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS:
7A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-771C, 1ST READING, ZA26-0003, ZONING CHANGE AND
SITE PLAN FOR GMI, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-4, BLOCK A, GMI
SOUTHLAKE ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 350-380 S. NOLEN DR. CURRENT
ZONING: "S-P-2" GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING:
"S-P-2" GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8.
TABLED TO THE APRIL 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 7A and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:07pm.
(41) public hearing notifications were sent to property owners within 300 fee of the subject
property. As of this date, no responses have been received.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 8:07pm.
Motion was made to TABLE Item 7A to the April 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
7B. ORDINANCE NO. 480-714A, 1ST READING, ZA26-0004, ZONING CHANGE AND
SITE PLAN TO INCLUDE A VARIANCE TO MASONRY ORDINANCE NO. 557, AS
AMENDED, FOR THE WESTIN EVENT VENUE ADDITION AT THE WESTIN
HOTEL, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 4, GATEWAY CHURCH
114 CAMPUS ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 1200 E. SH 114. CURRENT ZONING:
"S-P-1" DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "S-P-1"
DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #4.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 713 and
answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:22pm.
(24) public hearing notifications were sent to property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property. As of this date, no responses have been received.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 8:22pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 7B, Ordinance No. 480-714a, 1st Reading, ZA26-0004,
Zoning Change and Site Plan to include a variance to Masonry Ordinance No. 557, as
amended, for the Westin Event Venue Addition at The Westin Hotel, on property described
as Lot 1, Block 4, Gateway Church 114 Campus Addition and located at 1200 E. SH 114.,
subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026, and Site Plan Review Summary No. 2,
dated January 30, 2026, also noting,
- Approving the zoning change and site plan for an approx. 5,000 sq. ft. event venue
addition as well as associated improvements to the outdoor guest amenity space;
- Approving the variance to Masonry Ordinance allowing composite metal panels as the
primary building material as presented;
- Approving event advertising limiting it to the events being held on hotel property.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
8. RESOLUTIONS:
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 26-010, NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) TO THE DENTON
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FILL A VACANCY
WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF DECEMBER 31, 2029.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM - NO NOMINATION WAS MADE.
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. MSP25-0002, AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR GRANITE PLACE
TWO LOCATED AT 601 STATE STREET.
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
9B. SV26-0001, SIGN VARIANCE FOR INVESTAR BANK, LOCATED AT 605 W. S.H.
114.
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9B and
answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:31 pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 8:22pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 9B, SV26-0001, Sign Variance for Investar Bank, located
at 605 W. S.H. 114., subject to the Staff Report dated February 23, 2026, also noting,
- Approving the Sign A — Upper-story wall sign that exceeds the maximum number of
wall signs allowed on a single building elevation.
- Approving the Sign B — Allow the existing temporary banner to remain displayed until
installation of the wall sign, for a period of 30 days from this approval.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
9C. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH APEX CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC.,
FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE RETAINING WALL LOCATED
ON THE EASTBOUND SIDE OF FM 1709 (W SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD) NEAR
THE INTERSECTION AT 1299 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $205,000.
APPROVED
Interim Public Works Director Lauren LaNeave presented Item 9C and answered questions
from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 8:43pm.
Peter Azamar, 780 Shady Lane, suggested staff to get more bids.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
8:44pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 9C, approving agreement with Apex Concrete
Construction Inc., for the repair and replacement of the retaining wall located on the
eastbound side of FM 1709 (W Southlake Boulevard) near the intersection at 1299 W
Southlake Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $200,500, and noting:
- Approving an agreement with Apex Concrete Construction, Inc. for the repair and
replacement of the retaining wall and noting that funding is reallocated to this project
from residuals in the Capital Improvements Program
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Reynolds, Williamson
Nays: Scharli, Taggart
Approved: 5-2
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10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 7TH OF APRIL 2026.
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
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