Item 4BCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
July 27, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest for City Council Meeting
August 2, 2005
Once again we have a full agenda. We will do our best to make efficient presentations to move the
meeting along. The good news is that development activity is increasing!
4A. Mayor's Report
1. Dedication of new fire truck. The Southlake DPS Fire Services division will be retiring
the current fire engine 402 and christening and dedicating a new fire engine 402 during
the Mayor's Report at approximately 7:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall.
4B. City Manager's Report. No report is planned at this time.
4C. School Board Reports.
1. Carroll Independent School District - Interim District Superintendent, Dr. Diane Frost,
will be present to give the report.
2. Grapevine /Colleyville Independent School District - District Superintendent, Dr. Kay
Wagoner, will be present to give the report.
3. Keller Independent School District — as of today, we have not received confirmation
from the Keller ISD.
4. Northwest Independent School District - District Superintendent, Dr. Karen Rue, will be
present to give the report.
Contact Lori Farwell with questions on this item.
5A. Approve the minutes for the July 19, 2005, regular City Council meeting. Contact Tara Brooks
with questions on the minutes.
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5B. Resolution No. 05 -039, Appointments to the SPIN Standing Committee. At the beginning of
the year there were two vacancies among the committee, and the Standing Committee made
recruitment a major priority for the areas of 96 and 914. In May the SPIN Representative for
99e, Craig Rothmeier, resigned his position due to his election to the school board. This
resolution appoints three representatives to the Standing Committee, thus filling all the vacant
seats.
The SPIN Standing Committee representatives are appointed for staggered two -year terms.
Two appointments have terms ending in 2006, while the other, #9e, ends in December of this
year. At that time reappointments will be made for all of the SPIN positions with terms ending
in 2005.
New appointments filling vacancies:
• SPIN #6 — Lou Hillman
• SPIN #9e — Ray Tremain
• SPIN #14 — Kim Harper
Contact Ben Thatcher with questions on this item.
5C. Approve the tax collection agreement with Tarrant County. Since 1982, the Tarrant County
Tax Assessor /Collector has collected property taxes for the City of Southlake. The renewal
contract has been presented to the City for collection of the 2005 taxes for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2005. Tarrant County charges $.50 per account. The number of accounts
will be based on the October billing roll certified to the assessor /collector by Tarrant Appraisal
District. New accounts added by Tarrant Appraisal District will be billed to the city quarterly.
The transaction fee is a very reasonable charge for the service provided. Southlake would
spend far in excess of the $6,000 budgeted for this service in personnel costs alone if the tax
collection was done by the city.
Contact Sharen Elam with questions on this agenda item.
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5D. Authorize the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Cingular for the placement of wireless
communication antennas on the Bicentennial Park water tower. Cingular has expressed interest
to lease space on the Bicentennial Park water tower for the placement of wireless
communication antennas. This lease space also includes a 12' x 20' parcel for Cingular's
equipment housing.
To assess fair market value of this lease space, staff conducted a rate study in January 2005 and
found the average annual rate of ten neighboring cities for wireless communication antenna
leases multiplied by a factor of 1.25 (as approved by Council to account for higher property
values in Southlake) to be $30,120. The lease agreement specifies this amount.
Contact Pedram Farahnak with questions on this item.
5E. Reject all bids for "2005 Water System Improvements" for the construction of a 1.5 million
gallon elevated water storage tank and repainting of the 5 million alg lon ground storage tank at
Pearson Pump Station. Bids for 2005 Water System Improvements were received by the City
Secretary, opened and read publicly at 2:OOpm, on May 17, 2005. The scope of this project
included the following projects:
• Construction of a 1.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank on Brewer Street off
Florence Road.
• Extension of 700 feet of 12 inch water line on T.W. King (Sabre Complex to Pump
Station No. 2).
• Repainting of three water storage tanks located at Pearson Pump Station, Bicentennial
Park on White Chapel Road and Dove Street at White Chapel.
Bids were tabulated as follows:
Bidder:
Chicago Bridge & Iron
Landmark Structures
Bid Amount:
$3,330,000.00
$3,353,725.00
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The available funds for construction of this project, at this time are $2,836,786.00.
Section 2, Item 14 of Contract Specifications, states that if the amount of bid exceeds the
available funds, the owner may reject all bids. Since the amount of funds available is not
adequate to satisfy the lowest bid amount, it is recommended that all bids be rejected as
provided within the contract bid documents.
Contact Pedram Farahnak with questions on this item.
5F. Consider request for funding for Liberty Garden Phase 11 to include SPDC Matching Funds and
other funding sources. Phase I of the Liberty Garden was completed in the fall of 2003 under
direction of the Liberty Garden Committee in cooperation with staff.
Last year, the Liberty Garden Committee developed the design and cost estimates for phase II
of the project. The proposed project would feature a labyrinth formed from hedgerows and
footpaths, with a kid friendly fountain and benches as the central feature. The estimated cost
for the project is $140,070.
The Liberty Garden Committee is requesting $15,000 in SPDC matching funds and the balance
of $110,070 from other funding sources. The City budgeted $100,000 in SPDC Matching
Funds for FY 2004 -05 with current matching fund commitments being $102,500. Approval of
the request for Phase 11 of the Liberty Garden would require a $15,000 transfer from the SPDC
Operating Fund to the SPDC CIP Fund. An additional option, as recommended by Parks Board,
is to re- allocate the remaining unspent balance of $10,423 initially awarded as part of phase I of
the Liberty Garden in FY 02 -03, reducing the matching funds transfer amount.
Approval also requires transfer of $110,070 from the SPDC Operating Fund to the SPDC CIP
Fund for the balance of the request. Although funding for this project is not specifically
identified in the current SPDC budget, funds should be available as sales tax receipts are
anticipated to exceed projections by approximately $300,000. In addition, the Liberty Garden
Committee has indicated their commitment to continue to seek donations, sponsorships, and
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discounts throughout the construction process in an effort to reduce project costs. The Parks
Board recommended approval (5 -0 -1) at their July 11, 2005 (Liz Durham abstaining) meeting
and SPDC will consider this item immediately preceding the City Council meeting.
Contact Malcolm Jackson or Steve Polasek with questions on this item.
5G. and 5H. Resolution No. 05 -038, requesting the widening of White Chapel Boulevard and the
construction of trails along the roadway and Resolution No. 05 -040, requesting the construction
of the FM 1709/Pearson Lane /Union Church Road intersection to be included as projects in the
Tarrant County 2006 Transportation Bond Program. Transportation improvements within
Tarrant County have typically been funded through municipal bond programs, local capital
improvement programs, or the distribution of state or federal dollars. Unfortunately, these
funds do not meet the growing need for transportation improvements countywide. According
to data from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG), the Dallas/Fort Worth
region's population is expected to increase to over eight million people by 2030. A significant
amount of growth is occurring in Tarrant County. Many roadways in the area are expected to
reach unacceptable level of service in the near future. For this reason, the Tarrant County
Commissioners Court is proposing a transportation bond program designed to meet critical
infrastructure needs across the area through the shared financing of strategically significant
transportation projects.
The goal of the bond program is to provide financial support for the advancement of a variety
of transportation enhancements across Tarrant County. The bond program could include up to
$200 million for transportation projects. If the Tarrant County Transportation Bond Program is
endorsed by voters in May 2006, the City of Southlake may be eligible to receive up to a 50-
percent dollar match towards the cost of any project that is included in the bond package.
Tarrant County is currently soliciting project submittals from all municipalities within the
County boundaries. The due date for project submission is August 19, 2005. Once the potential
road project requests are received from the municipalities, the County will inventory the
requests into a master data base. The Commissioner's Court will appoint a Project Evaluation
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Committee to review projects according to the criteria for project selection. This committee
will provide the Commissioners Court with a recommended list of projects to be funded by the
bond program.
Based on the program criteria provided by Tarrant County, staff is recommending that two
projects be submitted to the County for consideration. These projects are the White Chapel
Blvd. (Emerald Rd. to Highland St.) widening and trail system and the construction of the
Pearson Lane/FM 1709 intersection. The estimated cost for the White Chapel Blvd. widening
and trail construction is approximately $4 million. The estimated cost for the Pearson Lane/FM
1709 intersection improvement is $1.8 million.
Contact Ken Baker with questions on these items.
5I. ZA05 -037, Plat Revision for proposed Lots 5R1 through 5R3, T.M. Hood No. 706 Addition,
a revision of Lot 5. T.M. Hood No. 706 Addition. The brobertv is located at 331 West
Highland Street. Current Zoning: SF-IA Single Family Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood #10. This is a request to subdivide an 8.7 acre lot into three lots. The south lot
has an existing home that will remain. There will be two new buildable lots created. The lot
areas range between 2 and 3 acres.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
5J. Ordinance No. 480 -451, 1 st Reading_(ZA04 -101), Zoning Change for Tracts lAlA2 and
lAlA2D, B.J. Foster Survey, Abstract No. 519. The property is located on the north side of
Gifford Court, approximately 300 feet east of Randol Mill Avenue. Current Zoning: AG
Agricultural District. Requested Zoning: SF-IA Single Family Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood 912. THIS ITEM WILL BE TABLED TO THE AUGUST 16, 2005 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
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5K. Consider excusing members of the City Council and of the Planning and Zoning Commission
for absences from meetings. Commissioner Vernon Stansell was absent from the July 21, 2005
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
7A. Resolution 05 -026, Adoption of the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan as a component of The
Southlake 2025 Plan, the Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Southlake. PUBLIC
HEARING. The purpose of this plan is to consolidate all the recommendations from the area
plans of Phase II of the Southlake 2025 Plan into one document. In addition, definitions of the
existing land use categories have been clarified to assist in better decision - making.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) adopting the final draft
dated July 1, 2005 with the following changes:
• changing page 13 — category: purpose, to read "approximately 50 acres ";
• and, clarifying the language regarding Rural Conservation to reflect the presentation
made to City Council to include fencing and open space.
Staff also has been made aware of councilmember concerns on the recommendations in two
areas. The presentation will highlight these areas for Council discussion. Please let us know if
you have any specific areas for further consideration, and we will highlight it as well.
Please bring with you the hard copy of the draft plan provided at the last meeting (an electronic
copy is included with your packet). Contact Ken Baker with questions on this item.
7B. Ordinance No. 480 -461, 2nd Reading, (ZA05 -048) Zoning Change and Concept Plan for
Sandlin Manor, on property being approximately 14.25 acres and being legally described as Lot
1, Block 1, Sandlin Estates. The property is located at 400 Chapel Downs Drive West. Current
Zoning: AG Agricultural District. Requested Zoning: SF -20A Single Family Residential
District. Spin Neighborhood #10. PUBLIC HEARING. The plan proposes the development
of 21 residential lots on approximately 14.25 acres. The following variances are requested:
• 20 foot side yard adjacent to the street for Lot 14 (Reduction is permitted by the Zoning
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Ordinance with approval);
• 15 foot side yard adjacent to the street (Court B) for Lots 16 and 21 (Reduction is
permitted by the Zoning Ordinance with approval);
• a double fronted or through residential lot for Lot 16 containing the existing home to be
retained as shown on the plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) subject to Concept Plan
Review Summary No. 2, dated June 17, 2005, with the following stipulations:
• granting a 20 foot side yard adjacent to the street for Lot 14;
• granting a 15 foot side yard adjacent to the street (Court B) for Lots 16 and 21;
• allowing a double fronted or through residential lot for Lot 16 as shown on the plan;
• recommending the 30 foot private /emergency access easement strip also be designated
as a public right -of -way reservation;
• and, to have the developer replace any landscaping affected by the proposed drainage
easement extending off -site to the south into Lot 4, Southlake Estates.
The City Council approved the first reading (7 -0) on July 19, 2005 subject to Concept Plan
Review Summary No. 2, dated June 17, 2005 with the following stipulations:
• subject to the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations but removing the
requirement of the right -of -way reservation;
• requiring the fencing along and facing the streets to be wrought iron, the fencing along
the boundary with the school to be wrought iron with landscape screening, and the
fencing along the drainage easement to be wrought iron;
• requiring sidewalks on the front of the lots along the street;
• requiring the 30' emergency access strip to have a remote electronic access, similar to a
FOB key, no keypad type entry, with a gate at Shady Oaks, including appropriate
signage noting this is not a thru street and providing a Knox box for emergency access.
Some modifications have been made to address review comments and to remove the street
"eyebrow" located at the 30 foot access easement in the northwest portion of the site. The
street "eyebrow" has been replaced by a 90 degree curve.
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Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7C. ZA05 -049, Preliminary Plat for proposed Sandlin Manor, being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Sandlin Estates. The property is located at 400 Chapel Downs Drive West. Current Zonin4:
AG Agricultural District. Proposed Zoning: SF -20A Single Fancily Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood 910. This is the preliminary plat for the preceding agenda item. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) on June 23, 2005 subject to Plat Review
Summary No. 2, dated June 17, 2005, and requiring that the plat meet all the requirements of
the zoning and concept plan.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7D. Ordinance No. 480 -462, 2" d Reading, (ZA05 -058), Zoning Chan(- and Development Plan for
The Cliffs, bein4 Tracts 113 and IA, W. Mills Survey, Abstract No. 1086, Tract 3, W. Mills
Survey, Abstract No. 877D, Tract 2, W. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1958, and Tract 4, W.
Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1588D, located on the west side of the 3800 block of North White
Chapel Boulevard and the east side of the 3900 block of T.W. King' Road. Current Zonin(: AG
A(- District. Requested Zoning: R -PUD Residential Planned Unit Development
District. SPIN Neighborhood 41. PUBLIC HEARING. The plan proposes the development
of approximately 56 acres consisting of 57 residential lots and 2 open space /proposed city park
lots. Under the "R -PUD" Residential Planned Unit Development district zoning the applicant
proposes the following:
• This Residential Planned Unit Development shall abide by the "SF -20A" Single Family
Residential Zoning District and the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended, with
the following exceptions:
• Front Yard The minimum front yard of a lot shall not be less than 30 feet.
• Side Yard The minimum side yard shall not be less than 10 feet.
• Side Yard Adjacent to a Street The minimum side yard abutting a street shall not be
less than 25 feet.
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• Lot Width Each lot shall have a minimum width of 80 feet.
• Rear Yard Each lot shall have a minimum rear yard of 30 feet.
• Rear Lot Width A rear lot width of 125 feet adjacent to certain lots shall not apply.
• Buffer Lots Buffer lots adjacent to certain lots shall not apply.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) subject to Development
Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005, and noting the developer has agreed to:
• dedicate Lot 25, Block 2, as open space /park for the purpose of a parking area;
• provide a trail extending from the area noted along N White Chapel to the
frontage /access for the open space /park shown as Lot 19, Block 2 (east park) north of
Lot 20, Block 2;
• provide a minimum of 10 feet of frontage /access north of Lot 20, Block 2 for the open
space /park shown as Lot 19, Block 2;
• provide up to 7 parking spaces for the open space /park shown as Lot 5, Block 2 (west
park), but deferring judgment of the parking need to the Park Board;
• the open space /park shown as Lot 5, Block 2, even if accepted as a public park, shall be
maintained by the Home Owner's Association;
• and, prior to any City acceptance of the public parks, a level two environmental site
assessment will be conducted and provided to the City.
The City Council approved the first reading of this item (7 -0) on July 19, 2005 subject to
Development Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005 with the following stipulations:
• subject to the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations;
• noting that prior to second reading the developer will work with staff to determine the
proper widths of the northern open space above the five lots on the east side along N.
White Chapel Boulevard;
• noting that the developer will change the wording on the plan from "City Parr' to
"Open Space."
The Community Services Department has recommended a minimum 20 feet of street frontage
along N. White Chapel for the proposed eastern park/open space area and a park/open space lot
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for a parking area adjacent to the telecommunication tower. The current plan reflects these
changes.
Please note that the Zoning and Development Plan as proposed is not compliant with the City's
Master Land Use Plan's "Low Density Residential" Land Use Designation on the subject area.
A justification letter from the applicant is included as part of Attachment `C'. Any motion for
approval of this item should include justification for non - compliance with the Land Use Plan.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7E. ZA05 -059, Preliminary Plat for proposed The Cliffs, being Tracts 1B and IA, W. Mills Survey-
Abstract No. 1086, Tract 3, W. Mills Survey, Abstract No. 877D, Tract 2, W. Medlin Survey,
Abstract No. 1958, and Tract 4, W. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1588D, located on the west
side of the 3800 block of North White Chapel Boulevard and the east side of the 3900 block of
T.W. Kin, Road. Current Zoning: AG A,ricultural District. Proposed Zoning: R -PUD
Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN Neighborhood 41. This is the plat for
the preceding agenda item. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-
0) on July 7, 2005 subject to Plat Review Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005, and the
stipulations made in the recommendation to approve the zoning and development plan.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7F. Ordinance No. 480 -463, 2 " Reading, (ZA05 -063) Zoning Change and Development Plan for
Estes Park Phase IV, bein( Lot 1, Block 1, Larkin H. Chivers No. 300 Addition, Lots 1 and 2,
Block 1, Callicott/Rhodes Farms, and Tracts 1A3, 1133A, and 1B3B, A. Chivers Survey
Abstract No. 300, located approximately 405 feet east of the southeast corner of East Dove
Road and North White Chapel Boulevard. Current Zonin(: RE Residential Estate District, AG
A(ricultural District and SF -lA Single Family Residential District. Requested Zoning: R -PUD
Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN Neighborhood 45. PUBLIC
HEARING. The plan proposes the development of approximately 37 acres consisting of 54
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residential lots and eight open space lots. Under the "R -PUD" Residential Planned Unit
Development district zoning the applicant proposes the following:
• This Residential Planned Unit Development shall abide by the "SF -20A" Single Family
Residential Zoning District and the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended, with
the following exceptions:
• Lot Area The minimum area of a lot shall not be less 15,000 square feet.
• Front Yard The minimum front yard of a lot shall not be less than 30 feet.
• Side Yard The minimum side yard shall not be less than 10 feet.
• Side Yard Adjacent to a Street The minimum side yard abutting a street shall not be
less than 20 feet.
• Lot Width Each lot shall have a minimum width of 80 feet.
• Rear Yard Each lot shall have a minimum rear yard of 30 feet.
• Rear Lot Width A rear lot width of 125 feet adjacent to certain lots shall not apply.
• Buffer Lots Buffer lots adjacent to certain lots shall not apply.
• Right -of -Way Streets D1 & D2 shall be one -way streets with a right -of -way of 32
feet and a pavement width of 22 feet.
• Curvilinear Streets The maximum centerline curve radius shall be 1,600 feet.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) subject to Development
Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005, and amended as follows:
• noting the developer has agreed to make street adjustments, particularly the north street
coming out onto Dove Road and the south stub heading into the Aventerra property, in
order to maximize tree preservation;
• provide a minimum 10 feet wide landscape easement over the required bufferyard along
E. Dove Street to be dedicated to the Home Owner's Association;
• noting the developer stated the entry features would be similar to the current entries into
Estes Park;
• noting there would be a trail that connects to the trail planned in front of the Brentwood
property to the south along White Chapel Blvd.;
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• and, noting there would be a trail provided along the frontage of E. Dove Street and N.
White Chapel Boulevard.
The City Council approved the first reading of this item (7 -0) on July 19, 2005 subject
Development Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005 and subject to the Planning &
Zoning Commission's recommendations.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7G. ZA05 -064, Preliminary Plat for proposed Estes Park Phase IV, being Lot 1, Block 1, Larkin H.
Chivers No. 300 Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Callicott/Rhodes Farms, and Tracts 1A3,
1133A, and 113313, A. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 300, located approximately 405 feet east of
the southeast corner of East Dove Road and North White Chapel Boulevard. Current Zoning:
RE Residential Estate District, AG Agricultural District, and SF -lA Single Family Residential
District. Proposed Zoning: R -PUD Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN
Neighborhood 95. This is the plat for the preceding agenda item. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval (5 -0) on July 7, 2005 subject to the Plat Review
Summary No. 2, dated July 1, 2005, and the stipulations made in the recommendation to
approve the zoning and development plan.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
7H. Ordinance No. 480 -445a, 2nd Reading, (ZA05 -070) Zoning Change and Site Plan for Shady
Oaks Offices located at 600 — 660 West Southlake Boulevard, being at the northwest corner of
the intersection of West Southlake Boulevard and Shady Oaks Road. Current Zoning: S -P -1
Detailed Site Plan District with 0-1 Office District uses. Requested Zoning: S -P -1 Detailed Site
Plan District with 0-1 Office District uses. SPIN Neighborhood #12. PUBLIC HEARING.
Wyndham Properties is requesting approval of a zoning change and a site plan to amend the
current "S -P -1" detailed site plan district zoning to change the permitted type of carport
structure from a "landscape arbor" structure with a trellis type roof to a solid lapped seamed
corrugated metal roof. The roof edge is to be trimmed with cedar and will have vines planted
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to grow along the edges. The metal roof shall not be visible from the adjoining right -of -way or
residential properties.
There are no other changes proposed to the current "S -P -1" zoning or approved site plan. The
review of this application is limited to the proposed changes to the originally approved plan.
All other previous conditions of approval shall remain in affect unless specifically changed by
City Council approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5 -0) subject to Site Plan
Review Summary No. 1, dated July 1, 2005, as presented.
The City Council approved the first reading of this item (7 -0) on July 19, 2005 subject to Site
Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated July 1, 2005 with woodwork incorporated to provide the
appearance of the original structures.
The applicant has provided a letter, which is included in your packet, stating that there will be
cedar beams installed on the underside of the roof structure to provide the appearance of a
trellis /arbor structure and to prevent direct view of the underside of the roof structure. The
applicant also stated his architect will present an exhibit at the meeting that will better
demonstrate its appearance.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
8A. Ordinance No. 480 -424a, 1 st Reading, (ZA05 -012), Zoning Change and Site Plan for White
Chapel Plaza Office Park, located at 1310 North White Chapel Boulevard. Current Zoning: S-
P-1 Detailed Site Plan District with 0-1 Office District uses. Requested Zoning: S -P -1 Detailed
Site Plan District with 0-1 Office District uses. SPIN Neighborhood #11. The purpose of this
request is to modify the "S -P -1" development regulations to allow subdivision of each building
pad site into individual lots for sale. All improvements exist.
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The "S -P -1" zoning generally adheres to the current "S -P -1" district zoning with the following
modifications:
• the setbacks along the perimeter boundary shall be as shown on the Site Plan;
• the maximum impervious coverage shall not exceed 65.1% of the total lot area;
however, individual lots shall not exceed 76.5 %;
• setbacks between Lots 13R1 & 13R2 and between Lots 13R4 & 13R5 shall be 10 feet;
• setbacks between Lots 13R2 & 13R3 and between Lots 13R3 & 13R4 shall be 4.26 feet;
• bufferyards along interior lot lines shall not be required;
• parking required for the site shall be 94 spaces.
A variance to the minimum right -of -way width is being requested. The required street right -of-
way width for a commercial development is sixty (60) feet. The applicant is proposing a private
street and is requesting a right -of -way width of twenty -four (24) feet.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6 -0) on July 21, 2005 subject
to Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated July 15, 2005, with the following stipulations:
• granting a variance for right -of -way width;
• recognizing the owner's association is to be established to address street & trash
enclosure maintenance, cross access, and reciprocal parking;
• subject to tree mitigation for trees removed that were shown /committed to be preserved
in the original plan and in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Staff visited the site and has confirmed that all trees subject to mitigation have been properly
mitigated by payment of fees to the City's reforestation fund.
Please note that both the zoning and site plan stipulates that the required number of canopy
trees for the bufferyard along N. White Chapel be doubled. Staff will insure that the
landscaping is properly installed and that any other tree mitigation issues are remedied prior to
final inspection.
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Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
10A. Consider SP05 -176, Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704 -B for Taco Bueno located at 2305
East Southlake Boulevard. This business is requesting modification of their sign to address
visibility issues along E. Southlake Boulevard due to the topography between this site and S.
Kimball Avenue. The specific variance requested is as follows:
Sian Rea.
Permitted
Requested
Maximum Height —
5 feet
10 feet 9 inches
Sign Structure
Sign Area —
70 square feet
150 square feet
Structure
per sign face
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
lOB. Consider SP05 -168, Amendment to Conditional Sian Permit for Gateway Plaza, Phase 1,
located on the north side of East Southlake Boulevard at the intersection of Gateway Drive.
The existing conditional sign permit for Gateway Plaza Phase 1 does not permit any additional
monument signs to the development. This revised conditional permit is to allow four (4)
directory signs, which are another type of monument sign, at four of the entrances. The signs
will direct patrons to specific businesses within the development. Under Sign Ordinance No.
704 -13, one directory sign is permitted per street entrance a minimum setback of seventy -five
(75) feet from the drive entrance at the right -of -way. Additionally, the applicant is proposing
that the directory signs do not require a minimum of six (6) inches of masonry on all four sides
of the sign and that the minimum letter height be two and one -half (2 '/2) inches. The revised
conditional sign permit would allow for four (4) additional signs throughout the development
and is as follows:
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10C
Sign Reg.
Permitted
Requested
Per Sign Ordinance No. 704 -B - 1
sign per street entrance, total of 7
Number of
entrances;
4 signs
directory signs
Per Gateway Plaza Conditional
Permit — None.
Minimum
6 inches
2 '/2 inches
letter/logo eight
Material
6 inches of masonry on all 4 sides
Masonry not required
Requirement
of the sign
along the top of the
si gn
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
ZA05 -044, Plat Revision for Lots 2R and 4, Block 1, Pecan Creek, being a revision of Lot 2,
Block 1, Pecan Creek, and portions of the previously existing Dilg Place, located on the south
side of East Southlake Boulevard, approximately 550 feet east of Byron Nelson Parkway; 155
Pecan Creek. Current Zoning: 0-1 Office District. SPIN Neighborhood 49e. The purpose of
the plat is to create lots for general /medical office construction and to dedicate the right -of -way
for Zena Rucker Road through the Pecan Creek development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval (6 -0) on July 21, 2005 subject to Plat Review Summary
No. 3, dated July 1, 2005.
Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
lOD. ZA05 -045, Plat Revision for Lots 2R1, 3R1 and 3R2, Block 60, Timarron Addition, Phase 5,
a revision of Lots 2R and 3R_ Block 60_ Timarron Addition_ Phase 5_ located at the
southeast corner of East Southlake Boulevard and Byron Nelson Parkway; 611 through 641
East Southlake Boulevard and 409 Bvron Nelson Parkway. Current Zoninu: R -PUD
Residential Planned Unit Development District. SPIN Neighborhood 49e. The purpose of the
plat is to dedicate the right -of -way for Zena Rucker Road and to revise the existing lot lines
between Lots 2R and 3R, Block 60, Timarron Addition Phase 5. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval (6 -0) on July 21, 2005 subject to Plat Review Summary
No. 3, dated July 1, 2005.
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Contact Ken Baker or Dennis Killough with questions on this item.
10E. Consider approval of an emergency purchase of SCADA software and radio equipment in
support of water and sewer operation facilities citywide As you may recall, on June 24, 2005,
Fort Worth informed the Public Works Department of a major water line break in their system.
A 54 -inch water transmission pipe capable of transporting 80,000,000 gallons of water had
sustained damage while a Fort Worth contractor attempted to close a valve and install an in -line
pump near Beach Street in order to increase water production to the customers north of Fort
Worth.
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is our computerized link to our pumps,
motors, control centers, valves, elevated and ground storage tanks, etc. Because of SCADA we
are able to understand the status of hundreds of active points in our system and control the daily
function of the system. Simply put, SCADA runs our pumps and motors and keeps our water
tanks full.
During the Fort Worth break, due to an area wide rationing, it was critical to know the status of
our system. For example, how much water was leaving our system to our customers and how
much water we were getting from the Fort Worth system. It was during this critical period that
we experienced a total SCADA system breakdown and lost contact with the entire system. As
Fort Worth began to ask questions about our consumption, we were not able to respond in a
timely manner and determine how empty or full Southlake's system had become.
We contacted Primco, the firm that maintains our system. Once they checked various
components of the system, they reported that the current components making up the system
such as radios and software, had become outmoded and no longer manufactured by the
Southlake provider, Motorola. Staff notified Gary Gregg and he confirmed the above finding.
In addition, Gary discovered the need for correction in the following areas:
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• All PC (personal computer) units operating the SCADA system are about four years old
and in need of replacement. Existing software is outdated and no longer supported by
Microsoft.
• The existing radios located at various water pump stations, water elevated storage
facilities and sewer lift stations are not capable of sending strong signals to the
operations center. This is partially due to topography changes in Southlake (new
construction, vegetation growth, etc.). These older radios are discontinued by the
manufacturer, Motorola. The newer, proposed radios are capable of overcoming the
topography and sending stronger signals on the status of each operating facility.
• In order to correctly process the signals sent from the new radios, the software
translating the signals into understandable language must also be upgraded.
The cost associated with upgrading the computer equipment, radios and SCADA software is as
follows:
Upgrading the Computers ....................Provided by Technical Services
Changing Old Radios ........................... $28,598.99
Upgrading the SCADA Software ..............$
GRAND TOTAL ............ .....................$92,598.99
Funding is available in the operating budget to make these upgrades.
Contact Pedram Farahnak with questions on this item.
IOF. Consider award of bid for construction of Southlake Wireless Pilot Proiect to Redmoon
Broadband. On July 8, 2005 the City opened sealed RFP high technology proposals to
construct the City of Southlake Wireless Pilot Project. Fourteen vendors expressed interest.
Seven vendors ultimately submitted proposals for this project (Motorola, Tuanis Technologies,
Zyterra Solutions LLC, Redmoon Broadband, Wireless Evolutions, Shared Technologies and
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Airstream Data LLC). A panel of DPS, Library, Parks and Technical Services members
reviewed the proposals and received presentations from Wireless Evolutions, Airstream
Wireless and Redmoon Broadband. The panel selected Redmoon Broadband to implement the
pilot project.
The project team was able to identify several ways to reduce the cost of the Redmoon proposal
without affecting service delivery initiatives. The total cost of the project including a payment
bond is $72,846.20
The project will provide wireless coverage at Town Square outdoor areas adjacent to and near
Town Hall, the city library, Public Works operation center, DPS east facility, Bicentennial Park
and Bob Jones Park. A camera will be located at Bob Jones Park and Bicentennial Park for
monitoring and other purposes. This proposal provides for a system of modular access points
and routers that can be expanded in the future.
Contact Gary Gregg with questions on this item.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. The Shops of Southlake Update David Palmer continues to work on the site plan for the Shops
of Southlake (Central Market) submittal as well as more detail for the Central Park design and
fountain. Following are anticipated dates for this project:
• August 15, submittal of site plan to Planning
• Sept. 12, Park Board review of the Central Park proposal (land dedication and
design aspects)
• Sept. 20, City Council consideration of Chapter 380 Agreement
• Sept. 22, PZ consideration of the site plan for the Shops of Southlake development
• Oct 4, City Council consideration of the site plan for the Shops of Southlake
Contact Greg Last or Ken Baker with questions on this item.
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2. Fluor Corporation Update As you know the Fluor Corporation chose to locate their
headquarters in Las Colinas. They have been unreceptive to further feedback regarding various
aspects of their location decision. Director Last continues to offer assistance regarding
relocation of their employees to the DFW region, even to the extent of facilitating a residential
broker briefing at Town Hall should they be interested. So far, they have expressed no interest
in that aspect. We intend to keep in touch with them as they move forward, but balancing that
with an understanding that too much pressure will result in a negative perception for our area.
(See attached an article that appeared in the North Texas Commission newsletter.)
Contact Greg Last with questions on this item.
3. Financial Audit. The audit was not ready for distribution on Wednesday, July 27. Based on
conversations with Weaver & Tidwell the audit will be distributed next week. Due to the
importance and volume of the document, staff decided it would be best to delay the approval
until the August 16 meeting to ensure you have sufficient time to review the report and have
any questions addressed prior to approval.
Contact Sharen Elam with questions on this item.
4. Triathlon Event in Grapevine. This weekend the City of Grapevine will be hosting a triathlon
which starts and ends at Meadowmere Park off of Kimball Avenue. They are expecting
approximately 300 participants. Staff does not anticipate much of an impact since the route
they are using only touches one small area in Southlake. For your information, a map of the
route is attached. Contact Rick Smith with questions on this item.
5. Street Closure at Town Square. Due to water testing of several windows on the south side of
Town Hall, Main Street (between Grand and State Streets) will be closed Sunday, July 31 from
4:00 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.
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During heavy thunderstorms, water intrusion has occurred in a number of areas in the building.
The water test is being conducted by Roof Technical Services Inc. as part of a complete
evaluation to determine sources of water penetration at Town Hall.
Contact Kevin Hugman with questions on this item.
6. Attachments:
• July SPIN Activity Report
• NTC article
• Triathlon Bike Route
• TML response letter to the parents of Elizabeth Schmiedel dated July 22, 2005
• Weekly Media Tip Sheet
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Staff Direct Phone Numbers:
Baker, Ken, Director of Planning, 748 -8067
Elam, Sharen, Finance Director, 748 -8042
Farahnak, Pedram, Public Works Director, 748 -8097
Farwell, Lori, City Secretary, 748 -8016
Hugman, Kevin, Director of Human Resources, 748 -8193
Jackson, Malcolm, Director of Community Services, 748 -8018
Kiefer, Chuck, Interim Deputy City Manager, 748 -8601
Last, Greg, Director of Economic Development, 748 -8037
Smith, Rick, Interim Director of DPS, 748 -2406
Thatcher, Ben, Assistant to the City Manager, 748 -8005
Yelverton, Shana, City Manager, 748 -8004
SPIN Report
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain
communication flow between the Standing Committee and the City Council
SPIN Standing Committee Meeting — The next SPIN Standing Committee Meeting will be
held jointly with the City Council on Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m., in Conference Rooms
3C and 3D. Note the change in starting time. Instead of 6:30 p.m. the meeting will begin at
7:00 p.m. so that members of City Council and SPIN can attend the reception for the new
police chief.
2. July SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Recap — The SPIN Standing Committee held
their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12. Below is a summary of issues addressed at the
meeting:
Development Process Presentation — Ken Baker, Director of Planning, presented a brief
summary of the development process for the City of Southlake.
Review Status of October 13, 2005 Public Safety Forum Preparation - Ben Thatcher informed
the committee that Congressman Marchant is unable to participate on the revised date of October
13. The committee decided that a more localized focus on the forum should be planned, more
specifically a discussion of home and property safety as well as holiday safety tips. It was
suggested that members of the Southlake Police Department be the participants in the forum.
Review of Code of Conduct - Vice —Chair Terry reviewed the importance of the Code of
Conduct in aiding the SPIN representatives in fulfilling their roles.
3. Recap of Recent SPIN Meetings —SPIN did not host any meetings during the month of
July.
4. Calendar of Events —
Monday, August 1, 2005 — SPIN Neighborhood #12 will host a forum to discuss a
proposed residential development at 1255 Randol Mil. Rd. The proposal consists of 38
lots on 38 acres.
Monday, August 15, 2005 — SPIN Neighborhood #9e will host a city wide forum to
discuss a proposed mixed use development on the south side of F.M. 1709 and 350 feet
west of S. Carroll Ave. This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in
conference room 3C & 3D.
Monday, August 15, 2005 — SPIN Neighborhood #10 will host a city wide forum to
discuss a proposed senior living development on property north of Hibernia Bank at 240
N. Carroll Ave. This meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room
3C & 3D.
FORTUNE 500 COMPANY
ANNOUNCES REL[]CATIOIN
OF CORPORATE HQTO
DIFW METROPLEX
The North Texas Commission teamed up with
Governor Rick Perry to welcome the Fluor
Corporation to Texas daring a press conference held
in the newly constructed International Terminal D at
DFW Airport on May 11. On behalf of the NTC,
Dan S. Petty was invited to emcee the program and
introduce special guest speakers Governor Perry,
Alan Beoeckmann, chairman and CEO of Flour,
David 0. Russell, NTC board chairman and vice
president of Verizon, and Jeff Wentworth, board
chairman for DFW International Airport.
Fluor, a FORTUNE 500 Company with revenues
of approximately $10 billion, will relocate its
corporate headquarters from Southern California to
Las Colinas in Irving, Texas by early 2006. Fluor
Corporation is one of the world's Iargest, publicly
owned engineering, procurement, construction and
maintenance services companies with a workforce of
more than 30,000 employees.
According to Alan L. Boeckmann, this
announcement reflects Fluor's strategy to improve
operational efficiency and position the company to
more effectively serve its global client base.
"While we highly value our West Coast clients,
most of our North American customers are clustered
in Texas and on the East Coast, which can be more
efficiently accessed from the central time zone. In
addition, the DFW International Airport provides
optimal travel connections to customers in all other
global locations," says Boeckmann.
The relocation follows a series of recent moves by
Fluor to enhance operating efficiency and become
more customer focused. Over the past two years, the
company has relocated several of its most senior
business unit executives to locations much closer to
the customers they serve. Boeckmann said the
company= selected the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
area not only because of its accessibility to global
clients, but also because of its proximity to East Coast
financial centers and Washington, D.C.
"The relocation will have no effect on the
companys Southern California engineering operations
located in Aliso Viejo and Long Beach," said
Boeckmann, "Together these operations employ 900
people and have grown by six percent in just the last
year." He said the company's philanthropic foundation
would also remain in Southern California,
The Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) provides
distinct solutions to customers in global business and
industrial markets through its network of offices in
more than 2.5 countries across six continents. For
more information, visit the Fluor Corporation Web
site at www.fluor.com.
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Fluor Corp. to the DFW Metroplex. media and invited guests.
PIC'J URED ABOVE; Govemor Rick Perry gives a hearty
Texas welcome to the Fluor Corporation, while David
Q. Russell and Alan L. Boeckmann look on.
Ilan S. Petty serves as emcee for the
press conference.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
July 22, 2005
Parents of Elizabeth Schmiedel
1410 Dartmouth Drive
Southlake, TX 76092
RE:
Sch7niedel V. City of Southlake
TML -IRP Claim #: 0500107410
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Schmiedel:
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Thank you for your letter dated July 17, 2005 and received July 21, 2005. We regret that you did
not feel we responded to your letter of June 06, 2005. Our response to your question of how we
obtained our figures was answered. The total amount of medical bill copies you submitted
totaled $9,924.95. You stated that they should total $12,819.63, in you letter of June 06, 2005.
We do not have medial bills that total that amount, and this was the reason for the request of
itemization. There were some duplicates with your submission of copies.
Please know that the burden is upon you to prove by way of•docurnentation the actual cost spent
for the care of your daughter in relationship to this incident. It is not our intent to make this a
difficult process, but verification of the cost incurred is going to be a must. I again ask that you
submit an itemized list of medical cost, to include dates of service and by whom for us to review,
if the charges that you have exceed $9,924.95.
The amount offered is a realistic figure. Our evaluation of this loss with the records provided
aunwpri js in extend the d faith offer in the amount of $40,000.00. If you feel differently, we
will need your reasoning, and your demand with an explanation of how you obtained your figure,
Our offer and the reasons that , ;ATe extended the amount we did, was placed in writing.
We await your response to our requests and to our offer.
Respectfully,
Katherine Moore- Harshaw
Claims Specialist
Texas Municipal League -MP
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Media Weekly Tip Sheet
July 27, 2005
Kim Bush, Office Manager /PIO, (817) 748 -8006
Street Closure at Town Square. Due to water testing of several windows on the south side of
Town Hall, Main Street (between Grand and State Streets) will be closed Sunday, July 31 from
4:00 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.
During heavy thunderstorms, water intrusion has occurred in a number of areas in the building.
The water test is being conducted by Roof Technical Services Inc. as part of a complete
evaluation to determine sources of water penetration at Town Hall.
Southlake DPS - Fire Services. The Southlake DPS Fire Services division will be retiring the
current fire Engine 402 and christening and dedicating a new fire Engine 402 on August 2,
during the Mayor's Report at the City Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. in front of
Town Hall. Mayor Wambsganss and City Council members will be present for the christening.
For more information contact Chief Robert Finn at (817) 748 -8106.
Meet the Chief. The Southlake Department of Public Safety invites all residents to meet the
new Police Chief Wade Goolsby at a come - and -go reception on Tuesday, August 9, 3:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the West DPS facility, 2100 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake DPS "National Ni ,-ht Out" Safety Fair Event Date Change. The date for the
"National Night Out" Safety Fair, hosted by the Southlake Department of Public Safety,
has been moved to Saturday, August 6, 2005 from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Southlake Town
Square. The event, which was originally scheduled to coincide with the nation -wide "National
Night Out" date of August 2, 2005, will feature: fire engines, squad cars, and police motorcycles
for the kids to climb on; a fire safety trailer to teach children how to survive a house fire, and
information booths with tips for crime prevention. Refreshments will be available. For more
information regarding "National Night Out" activities and events, contact Corporal Mike
Bedrich at (817) 748 -8137.
Southlake hosts MasterWorks Music Series. The Community Services Department of the
City of Southlake, in conjunction with the Northeast Tarrant Arts Council, will offer a great
opportunity for the public to enjoy a wide variety of performances this spring and summer
through the MasterWorks Music Series. The public is invited to spend Saturday evenings at the
Southlake Town Square pavilion listening to some of the area's greatest talents. Bring a blanket
and lawn chairs and enjoy complimentary refreshments as you relax with your family to a night
1400 Main Street Suite 460 • Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 748 -8003 • www.ci.southlake.tx.us
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of musical entertainment. No pre- registration required and the events are free. The weekly
events will be held on Saturday, 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. in Southlake Town Square, intersection of
Carroll Avenue and Southlake Boulevard. The following performances are scheduled:
Brian Bums
July 30
Brian Burns has, for many years, been regarded
as one of Texas' top performing songwriters, his
work having been covered by a number of
legendary artists.
2004: Brian's new CD, "Heavy Weather" was released April 2004 and produced two of Texas
radio's most requested songs that year - "Nothin' To Say (Austin Vs. Nashville)" and
"Thunderstorms & Tyler Roses ". Visit his web site at www.brianburnsmusic.com
Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) — scheduled meetings:
Monday August 1:
City Wide Forum, SPIN #12, 7:00 p.m. Southlake Town Hall #3c
Topic: Proposed residential development at 1255 Randol Mill. Proposal consists of 38 lots
on 38 acres.
All interested residents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Assistant to the
City Manager Ben Thatcher at (817) 748 -8005.
Senior Activity Center presents — AARP Driver Safety Program August 4 and 5 from 1 p.m.
— 5 p.m. This 8 hour refresher can assist drivers 50 and over to become safer drivers or improve
their driving skills. Some topics covered include accident prevention tips, avoiding trouble
spots, rules of the road, local driving hazards, aggressive driving and road rage. Insurance
studies have shown course graduates become safer and have fewer incidents. Most insurance
companies offer a multi -year discount for course completion. The course cost $10. There are no
exams and AARP membership is not required. To register, contact the Senior Center at (817)
748 -8398.
The 2005 -2006 Leadership Southlake program kicks off in September of this year. A joint
venture between the City of Southlake and the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, participants
will learn about issues that will face Southlake in the years to come and how the learned
leadership skills can influence the path to the community's continued success.
Topics covered include:
• Leadership, volunteerism, and community service
• Youth, education, and culture
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• Economic development and transportation
• Health and medical services
• Government
• Visioning and technology
Class size is limited to 25 participants, and completed applications are due by August 5, 2005.
For additional information, visit www.southlakechamber.com email
info a,southlakechamber.com or contact the Southlake Chamber at (817) 481 -8200.
Movies in the Park. The Community Services department is offering free outdoor summer
movies Thursday nights at 9 p.m. during the month of July. Bring the entire family out for a
night at the movies under the stars at Bicentennial Park.
Movies are projected onto a 10-1/2'x 14' screen. Seating is first come, first served on the lawn.
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, dinner and drinks (no alcohol or glass containers), and bug spray.
Concessions will be sold at a minimal cost. No pre- registration required. In case of rain, the
movie will be shown at Durham Elementary Cafeteria, 801 Shady Oaks. Movies titles are
subject to change and may be substituted. For more information, contact Community Services
department at (817) 748 -8203.
• July 28 Shark Tale
Nature Walks at Bob Jones Park. Five fascinating nature walks have been planned at Bob
Jones Park in Southlake for this summer by the Bob Jones Nature Center and the City of
Southlake Community Services department. The walks are free and there is no pre- registration
required. Dress for Texas weather, wear comfortable shoes and hat, sunscreen, bug repellant and
bring water, binoculars and a camera. The walks start at the day camp /amphitheater parking lot
area in Bob Jones Park at the entrance off North White Chapel near the softball fields. Come out
and enjoy the great outdoors in Southlake at one or all of these nature hikes:
• Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. "Owl Prowl" presentation by Susi Steele, rehabilitator and
tracker
• September "Best Friend" — Dog and People Hike (date and time to be
determined)
• Saturday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m. "Wings of the Night" Haunted Halloween Trail
Contact Cindy Gaither member of the Bob Jones Nature Center at (817) 329 -4673 for more
information about the hikes or Bob Jones Nature Center.