Agenda

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Garland
Council Chambers, City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 North Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
7:00 p.m.

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LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

It is the custom and tradition of the members of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of the meeting. Members of the audience are invited to participate. However, members of the audience are not required to participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice and has no bearing on matters to be considered by the City Council and will not affect the decisions to be made during the meeting.

MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS,
RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has had the opportunity to review each of these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately.

Consider approval of the minutes of the June 21 and June 28, 2022, Regular and Special Meeting.

Consider approval of the following bids:

2022 Garland Alley & Wastewater Improvements - Group B		Bid No. 0875-22

Grantham & Associates, Inc.	$271,500.00

This request is to provide engineering services for the design of paving and wastewater improvements in 12 alleys.

Spring Creek Erosion Repair Design Services		Bid No. 0908-22

Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, LLC	$417,100.00

This request is to provide engineering design services to repair City-maintained gabion retaining walls to protect the stream bank stabilization.

Fire Station No. 1 - Design Services		Bid No. 0905-22

Martinez Architects, LP	$1,097,500.00

GP&L Overhead Transmission & Distribution Line Relocations for Naaman School Road		Bid No. 1131-21

JW Powerline, LLC.	$75,477.77

This request is to approve a Change Order for Naaman School Road and Highway 78 distribution line reconstruction associated with the Naaman School Road street widening project.

Transformers for Warehouse Inventory		Bid No. 0830-22

Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.	$167,480.00

This request is for the purchase of three-phase transformers for Warehouse inventory.

A public hearing was previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration.

Zoning File No. Z 22-23, Crown Castle USA, Inc. (District 1)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving a Specific Use Provision Amendment for an Antenna, Commercial on a 0.02–acre tract of land zoned Community Retail (CR) District and located at 1904 Pleasant Valley Road; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date.

Consider by minute action the approval of one purchase agreement negotiated to date with the property owner in the amount of $140,566.

Council has been briefed on previous occasions of the plans for reconstructing Holford Road Segment B (Naaman Forest Blvd. to PGBT). It is currently a two-lane asphalt street and is being reconstructed to a divided concrete street with curbs and dedicated bike lanes and trails. This requires additional land/right-of-way and Staff has been working with consultants to acquire the necessary property interests. One additional purchase agreement has been successfully negotiated with a property owner for the acquisition of right-of-way needed to move forward with the project.

Consider a resolution by the City Council of Garland, Texas, to build and maintain a strong relationship with the Garland Independent School District and its other member cities through the creation of an Intergovernmental Working Group; assigning certain city officials as members of the working group; and providing an effective date.

At the May 16, 2022 Work Session, Council considered adopting the resolution presented by the Intragovernmental Affairs Committee regarding the establishment of a Garland Independent School District Coalition.

Consider an ordinance amending Section 22.26, "Amendments made to the Texas Food Establishment Rules," of Chapter 22, "Health," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Savings Clause; providing a penalty under the provisions of Section 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Severability Clause; and setting an effective date.

At the June 20, 2022 Work Session, Council discussed and deliberated possible amendments to the Texas Food Establishment Rules, as established in Section 22.26 of the Code of Ordinances. A consensus of the Council asked that the City Attorney prepare amendments to the ordinance related to the hours of operation, the written documentation required to be kept within the Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle and certain annual permit exemptions.


11.		Hold public hearings on:

	a.	Consider a Zoning request by Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan to construct 238 multi-family dwelling units. The site is located at 4245 Bobtown Road in District 3. Consideration of the application of Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan, requesting approval of a Change in Zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 and Community Retail (CR) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses. This property is located at 4245 Bobtown Road. (File Z 22-16, District 3)

	b.	Consider a Detail Plan request by Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan to construct 238 multi-family dwelling units. The site is located at 4245 Bobtown Road in District 3. Consideration of the application of Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan, requesting approval of a Detail Plan for Multi-Family development. This property is located at 4245 Bobtown Road. (File Z 22-16, District 3)

	c.	Consider a Specific Use Provision request by Craig A. Edwards for a Convenience Store. The site is located at 429 East IH-30 in District 3. Consideration of the application of Craig A. Edwards, requesting approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. This property is located at 429 East Interstate Highway 30. (File Z 22-33, District 3)

	d.	Consider a Site Plan request by Craig A. Edwards for a Convenience Store. The site is located at 429 East IH-30 in District 3. Consideration of the application of Craig A. Edwards, requesting approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store. This property is located at 429 East Interstate Highway 30. (File Z 22-33, District 3)

	e.	Consider a Zoning Change request by the City of Garland to a Planned Development District for a mix of residential, retail, and hospitality uses that would support the DART transit facility. The site is located at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway and 6151 Duck Creek Drive in District 4. Consideration of the application of City of Garland, requesting approval of Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed Uses on property currently zoned Community Retail (CR) District, Planned Development (PD) District 92-29, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District with S 01-15. This property is located at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway and 6151 Duck Creek Drive (southeast side of Duck Creek Drive and Greenbelt Parkway). (File Z 22-25, District 4)

	f.	Consider Garland Development Code Amendments regarding Multi-Family Development Standards. Consider amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” of Chapter 2, “Zoning Regulations;” Division 2, “Land Use Matrix,” of Article 5, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code; and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Garland, Texas.

12.		Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.

		Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Williams Blanca Sanchez - Cultural Arts Commission Christine Lumpkin-Bell - Property Standards Board Council Member Lucht Rich Aubin - Plan Commission

13.		Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

14.		Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Frontier FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary’s Office – audio CD’s are $1 each and DVD’s are $3 each.

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 1.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Minutes June 21 and June 28
Submitted By:	Rene Dowl, City Secretary

Summary of Request/Problem
Consider approval of the minutes of the June 21 and June 28, 2022, Regular and Special Meeting.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification

Attachments
Minutes June 21
Minutes June 28

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 2.a.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	2022 Garland Alley & Wastewater Improvements - Group B
Submitted By:	Steve Oliver, Streets Director
Bid Number:	0875-22

Purchase Justification:

This request is to provide engineering services for the design of paving and wastewater improvements in 12 alleys. The improvements include 11 alleys in District 5 and one in
District 8 as shown on the attached maps.

Evaluation:

Grantham & Associates, Inc., was selected as the Most Qualified firm for this project from
RFQ 0960-19 based on the successful completion of previous design projects for the Street Department.

Award Recommendation:

*Vendor*	Item	Amount
Grantham & Associates, Inc.	All	$271,500.00


	TOTAL:	-------------------------------------- $271,500.00

Basis for Award:	Most Qualified
Purchase Requisition #:	47469

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$28,916,384

Expended/Encumbered to Date:

25,540,040

Balance:

$3,376,344

This Item:

271,500

Proposed Balance:

$3,104,844

Account #:

831-4693-7101, 230-4149-3215700-7101

Fund/Dept/Project – Description and Comments:

Wastewater CIP	Relocation of Mains Prior to Paving	$105,014
Street Department	Infrastructure Repair & Replacement Fund	166,486
	Total	$271,500

Attachments
Bid Recap
2022 Alley-B-exhibit 1
2022 Alley-B-exhibit 2
2022 Alley-B-exhibit 3
2022 Alley-B-exhibit 4

Fiscal Reference:
Budget Type:	Operating Budget CIP
Fiscal Year:	2021-22
Document Location:	Oper. Budget - Page 216; Prop. CIP - Page 269

Budget Director Approval:	Allyson Bell Steadman	Approval Date:	06/23/2022
Purchasing Director Approval:	Gary L. Holcomb	Approval Date:	06/21/2022

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 2.b.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Spring Creek Erosion Repair Design Services
Submitted By:	Michael Polocek, Engineering Director
Bid Number:	0908-22

Purchase Justification:

This request is to provide engineering design services to repair City-maintained gabion retaining walls to protect the stream bank stabilization. The repairs will be made at 13 sites along Spring Creek from N. Jupiter Road to Springpark Way as shown in the attached location map. The scope of work includes topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, environmental assessment, and limited construction support services. Funding for this project was approved by City Council under the Drainage Maintenance Program in the 2022 CIP.

Evaluation:

Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, LLC, was selected as the Most Qualified firm for this project from RFQ 0212-19.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor	Item	Amount
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, LLC	All	$417,100.00


	TOTAL:	-------------------------------------- $417,100.00

Basis for Award:	Most Qualified
Purchase Requisition #:	47509

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:	$1,037,000
Expended/Encumbered to Date:	6,310
Balance:	$1,030,690
This Item:	417,100
Proposed Balance:	$613,590
Account #:	691-1409-1449500-7101
Fund/Dept/Project – Description and Comments:
Drainage / Engineering / Drainage Maintenance Program

Attachments
Bid Recap
Location Map

Fiscal Reference:
Budget Type:	CIP
Fiscal Year:	2022
Document Location:	Prop. CIP - Page 130

Budget Director Approval:	Allyson Bell Steadman	Approval Date:	06/23/2022
Purchasing Director Approval:	Gary L. Holcomb	Approval Date:	06/21/2022

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 2.c.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Fire Station No. 1 - Design Services
Submitted By:	Laura Dunn, Capital Project Management Director
Bid Number:	0905-22

Purchase Justification:

This request is to provide professional architectural design and engineering services for the new Fire Station No. 1 facility, including master site planning; surveying; replatting; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; structural engineering; landscape design; and civil engineering. Fire Station No. 1 is being relocated and rebuilt on land acquired near Avenues B and D. This project is part of the 2019 Bond Program and approved in the 2022 CIP.

Evaluation:

Martinez Architects, LP, was selected as the Most Qualified firm for this project from
RFQ 0754-20.

Award Recommendation:

*Vendor*	Item	Amount
Martinez Architects, LP	All	$1,097,500.00


	TOTAL:	-------------------------------------- $1,097,500.00

Basis for Award:	Most Qualified
Purchase Requisition #:	47535

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:	$3,455,000
Expended/Encumbered to Date:	1,085,297
Balance:	$2,369,703
This Item:	1,097,500
Proposed Balance:	$1,272,203
Account #:	652-1429-1210119-710120
Fund/Dept/Project – Description and Comments:
Public Safety CIP / Fire / Relocate Fire Station No. 1 Project

Attachments
Bid Recap

Fiscal Reference:
Budget Type:	CIP
Fiscal Year:	2022
Document Location:	Prop. CIP - Page 165

Budget Director Approval:	Allyson Bell Steadman	Approval Date:	06/24/2022
Purchasing Director Approval:	Gary L. Holcomb	Approval Date:	06/22/2022

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 2.d.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	GP&L Overhead Transmission & Distribution Line Relocations for Naaman School Road
Submitted By:	Jonas Whitehead, GP&L Distribution Director
Bid Number:	1131-21

Purchase Justification:

This request is to approve a Change Order for Naaman School Road and Highway 78 distribution line reconstruction associated with the Naaman School Road street widening project. Additional labor is required due to project delays caused by design changes to account for soil conditions as well as construction delays due to easement acquisition. This is part of the Transmission and Distribution Naaman School Road Improvement CIP projects.

Evaluation:

JW Powerline, LLC, was awarded the original Purchase Order, PO 32303, in the amount of $1,632,684.21 at the September 14, 2021, City Council Meeting.

Award Recommendation:

*Vendor*	Item	Amount
JW Powerline, LLC.	All	$75,477.77


	TOTAL:	-------------------------------------- $75,477.77

Basis for Award:	Change Order
Purchase Requisition #:	47478

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:	$3,778,399
Expended/Encumbered to Date:	2,451,313
Balance:	$1,327,086
This Item:	75,478
Proposed Balance:	$1,251,608
Account #:	210-3299-3149101-7111
Fund/Dept/Project – Description and Comments:
Electric CIP / Relocation of Facilities Program

Attachments
Bid Recap

Fiscal Reference:
Budget Type:	CIP
Fiscal Year:	2022
Document Location:	Prop. CIP - Page 290

Budget Director Approval:	Allyson Bell Steadman	Approval Date:	06/24/2022
Purchasing Director Approval:	Gary L. Holcomb	Approval Date:	06/24/2022

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 2.e.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Transformers for Warehouse Inventory
Submitted By:	Gary Holcomb, Purchasing Director
Bid Number:	0830-22

Purchase Justification:

This request is for the purchase of three-phase transformers for Warehouse inventory.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Three (3) bids were received and evaluated with Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., submitting the Straight Low Bid.

Award Recommendation:

*Vendor*	Item	Amount
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.	All	$167,480.00


	TOTAL:	-------------------------------------- $167,480.00

Basis for Award:	Straight Low Bid
Purchase Requisition #:	47407

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:	N/A
Expended/Encumbered to Date:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
This Item:	$167,480
Proposed Balance:	N/A
Account #:	451-1300
Fund/Dept/Project – Description and Comments:
The transformers will be charged to the appropriate Electric operating and/or capital account(s) as issued from inventory.

Attachments
Bid Recap

Fiscal Reference:
Budget Type:	Operating Budget CIP
Fiscal Year:	2021-22
Document Location:	Oper. Budget - Page 235; CIP - Page 283

Budget Director Approval:	Allyson Bell Steadman	Approval Date:	06/24/2022
Purchasing Director Approval:	Gary L. Holcomb	Approval Date:	06/24/2022

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 3.a.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-23 Crown Castle USA, Inc. (District 1)
Submitted By:	Will Guerin, Planning Director

Summary of Request/Problem
Zoning Ordinance Z 22-23 Crown Castle USA, Inc.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Consider adoption of the attached ordinance.

Attachments
Z 22-23 Ordinance
Z 22-23 Exhibit A
Z 22-23 Exhibit B
Z 22-23 Exhibits C & D

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 4.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Holford Road Segment B - Right of Way Acquisition
Submitted By:	Laura Dunn, Capital Project Management Director

Summary of Request/Problem
Council has been briefed on previous occasions of the plans for reconstructing Holford Road Segment B (Naaman Forest Blvd. to PGBT). It is currently a two-lane asphalt street and is being reconstructed to a divided concrete street with curbs and dedicated bike lanes and trails. This requires additional land/right-of-way and Staff has been working with consultants to acquire the necessary property interests. One additional purchase agreement has been successfully negotiated with a property owner for the acquisition of right-of-way needed to move forward with the project.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council is requested to consider by minute action the approval of one (1) purchase agreement negotiated to date with the property owner in the amount of $140,566.

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 5.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Consider a Resolution Approving the Garland ISD Coalition
Submitted By:	Laura De La Vega, Sr. Planner

Summary of Request/Problem
At the May 16, 2022 Work Session, Council considered adopting the resolution presented by the Intragovernmental Affairs Committee regarding the establishment of a Garland Independent School District Coalition.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Approve a resolution regarding the Garland ISD Coalition.

Attachments
GISD Coalition

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 6.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Ordinance Amending Section 22.26 of the Code of Ordinances - Mobile Food Prep Vehicles
Submitted By:	Brian England, City Attorney

Summary of Request/Problem
At the June 20, 2022 Work Session, Council discussed and deliberated possible amendments to the Texas Food Establishment Rules, as established in Section 22.26 of the Code of Ordinances. A consensus of the Council asked that the City Attorney prepare amendments to the ordinance related to the hours of operation, the written documentation required to be kept within the Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle and certain annual permit exemptions.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Approve or deny the ordinance amendment.

Attachments
Food Truck Ordinance

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 7.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Use of Eminent Domain Authority for Property Related to Bottleneck Improvements Program
Submitted By:	Laura Dunn, Capital Project Management Director

Summary of Request/Problem
As part of the 2019 Bond Program, voters approved Proposition A, which includes the Bottleneck Improvements Program. The program will expand 12 major intersections to alleviate traffic congestion by providing additional turn bays and/or through lanes. The bottleneck improvements require the acquisition of easements and right-of-way (only "strips and clips" or portions of multiple parcels) for the program. Since the City does not already own all the property upon which the project will be constructed, the City has engaged in efforts to acquire the necessary property rights and continues to negotiate with additional property owners for said property interests. The City has not successfully negotiated a final purchase price with some of the property owners and is seeking authorization to initiate condemnation. The City is continuing to negotiate with additional property owners. If these negotiations are unsuccessful, additional properties may need to be included on a future resolution. The resolution currently being considered focuses on improvements at the intersections of Shiloh at Buckingham and Shiloh at Belt Line. Council was previously briefed on the project in Executive Session and received a written briefing on this item at the June 20 Work Session.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council is requested to approve a resolution authorizing the acquisition of the property rights described in the proposed resolution. The City has been able to negotiate with a number of property owners in the program/project area to acquire the necessary property interests. However, the City has not been able to successfully negotiate a final purchase price with three property owners. The owners are named in the proposed resolution. State law requires particular wording to be used in a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the initiation of condemnation proceedings. The City Attorney will provide in written form the appropriate wording of the motion. The motion and resolution will authorize the acquisition of property interests in the following properties located in Garland, Dallas County, Texas: 3011 N. Shiloh Road, being a part of a tract of land located in the John Casey Survey, Abstract Number 256, Dallas County, Texas and being part of Lot 1, Block 1, QT Addition, an addition to the City of Garland as recorded in Instrument Number 20080375230, Official Public Records, Dallas County, Texas and being part of a tract of land conveyed by a Special Warranty Deed to SFG LL 2011-1, LLC as recorded in Instrument Number 201100234123 of the Official Public Records of Dallas County, Texas; and 2434 W. Buckingham Road, being a part of a tract of land located in the I.D. Browder Survey, Abstract Number 70, Dallas County, Texas and being part of Lot 1R-2, Block 1 of the Winn Dixie Center, an addition to the City of Garland, Texas as recorded in Volume 99101, Page 33, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas and being part of a tract of land conveyed by Special Warranty Deed to Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. as recorded in Volume 99106, Page 9601, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas; and 2046 N. Shiloh Road, being a part of a tract of land located in the I.D. Browder Survey, Abstract Number 70, Dallas County, Texas and being part of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Park North Retail No. 3, an addition to the City of Garland as recorded in Volume 83055, Page 3155, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas and being part of a tract of land conveyed by Special Warranty Deed to Garland CRT, LTD. as recorded in Instrument Number 20070234229, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas.

Attachments
Resolution

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 8.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Consider the Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Submitted By:	Rene Dowl, City Secretary

Summary of Request/Problem
Council is requested to consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and if so desired a Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council discussion.

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CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 9.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Mayor Appointments to Council Committees and Outside Boards
Submitted By:	Rene Dowl, City Secretary

Summary of Request/Problem
The City Council may accept or disapprove the Mayor's nominations to Council committees and outside boards.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council will vote to approve or deny the Mayor's appointments.

Attachments
Proposed Committee Assignments

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 10.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Texas Municipal Power Agency Appointment
Submitted By:	Rene Dowl, City Secretary

Summary of Request/Problem
At the July 5, 2022 Work Session, Council interviewed candidates interested in being appointed as the City of Garland's representative to the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning July 5, 2022.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Consider by minute action the appointment of a City of Garland representative to the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors.

Attachments
James B. Ratliff - TMPA
Gary Barnett

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PLANNING REPORT


City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.a.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan - Zoning (District 3)
Submitted By:	Nabiha Ahmed, Lead Development Planner

REQUEST

Approval of a Change in Zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 and Community Retail (CR) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses.

Approval of a Detail Plan for Multi-Family development.

LOCATION
4245 Bobtown Road

OWNER

I-30 Bobtown, LLC.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On June 13, 2022 the Plan Commission, by a vote of seven (7) to zero (0), recommended approval of a Change in Zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 and Community Retail (CR) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses.

The Plan Commission, by a vote of seven (7) to zero (0), also recommended approval of a Detail Plan for Multi-Family development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND

A portion of this property is zoned Community Retail (CR) District and the other portion is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 for Community Retail Uses. The subject property is currently undeveloped.

SITE DATA

The overall site consists of approximately 7.54 acres with approximately 604 lineal feet of frontage along Bobtown Road. The site plan (Exhibit C) shows one (1) access point from Bobtown Road and one (1) resident and emergency access to the north of the property through a mutual access easement

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

The site is zoned Community Retail District and Planned Development (PD) District 19-22. The Community Retail (CR) district is intended to accommodate a variety of retail, service, and business establishments that may or may not be designed in a shopping center configuration. The district may be used as a transition district between lower intensity retail or office uses and more intense uses. A CR district is generally appropriate along major transportation corridors but is generally not appropriate in proximity to low-density residential districts without significant buffering and screening features.

Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 was approved for a Travel Center and a Fuel Pumps, Retail Use on one lot. The remaining lots require approval of a Detail Plan through the Public Hearing process.

CONSIDERATIONS

Development and Site Plan
The applicant requests the development of 238 multi-family dwelling units on an unimproved property. The development will consist of three (3) buildings along with rooftop amenities, a swimming pool, a clubhouse and leisure area. (Exhibit C in the Plan agenda item).
Parking
The GDC requires 399 parking spaces for this proposal and the site plan (Exhibit C) meets the number of parking spaces required. Additionally, the GDC requires a minimum of fifty (50%) percent of those required parking spaces to be covered. The plan (Exhibit C) meets the parking requirement.
Building Height
The GDC allows a maximum building height of forty (40) feet for multi-family development. The applicant proposes a maximum building height of fifty-three (53) feet which will accommodate the four-story development and taller ceiling heights desired by prospective residents.
Density
The GDC allows a maximum density of eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre in the Multi-Family (MF) District. The applicant proposes a density of thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre due to support a high level of quality building materials, tuck under garages and other site amenities and furnishings.
Carports
The GDC does not allow carports to be located in building setbacks. The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects the carports, particularly located to the west of the property, to encroach into the required building setbacks. Allowing carports in the setback where there is perimeter parking will allow the project to comply with the covered parking requirement while avoiding placing carports where they disrupt aesthetics or interfere with other site elements. Moreover, the side yard setback is intended to govern larger buildings with greater massing and height, whereas carports are short in stature and do not have side walls.

In addition, Section 4.24 requires all detached parking structures to be within one hundred (100) feet of the building served. The applicant requests a deviation to allow sixty-two (62) of the required two hundred (200) covered parking spaces to be greater than one hundred (100) feet from a living unit.
Amenities
- Clubhouse: Section 2.39 (I) states that a minimum 3,500 square-foot clubhouse must be constructed on site and made available to all residents. The site plan (Exhibit C) notes a 6,300 square-foot clubhouse and it includes a fitness center, golf simulator, a kitchen and a pool table.
- Swimming Pool: One (1) swimming pool having a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet of surface water must be provided for each multi-family development. The applicant proposes a swimming pool with a minimum of 2,000 square feet of surface water in the interior courtyard.
- Leisure Areas: One (1) leisure area having a minimum area of one thousand square feet, containing at least two (2) pieces of play equipment, or other outdoor amenities (such as, picnic areas with tables, barbeque pits, arbors, or gazebos) must be provided for each multi-family development. The applicant will comply with this requirement by providing two (2) dog parks and a shaded structure and site bistro tables. In addition, rooftop amenities will be provided, which include rocking chairs, hanging beds, and a fireplace.
Dwelling unit/mix
The submittal materials indicate compliance with the required unit size and mix. More specifically:

Minimum dwelling unit size.

Required one- bedroom: 650 square feet

Proposed:                             627 square feet (minimum)
Number of units:                 155 units (65.1%)

Required two-bedroom:      800 square feet
Proposed:                            1102 square feet
Number of units:                 72 units (30.2%)

Required three-bedroom:   950 square feet
Proposed:                            1,443 square feet
Number of units:                 11 units (4.62%)

Screening and Landscaping The GDC requires forty (40%) percent of the site to be landscaped. The landscape plan (Exhibit D) reflects thirty-four (34%) percent. Besides a well-landscaped front yard and mews entry, the development offers active open space including a main courtyard and two additional outdoor spaces that will be programmed as an on-site residential amenity.

Although screening is not required, the applicant proposes a six (6) foot ornamental metal fence along the northern perimeter, a six (6) foot Board-on-Board wooden fence along the eastern perimeter and there is an existing eight (8) foot precast screening wall along the western perimeter.

Building Design

The building design complies with the architectural elements and articulation requirements of the GDC.

Transportation
A Traffic Impact Analysis was submitted with this request. The Transportation Department did not have any concerns with the proposed development and it meets technical requirements.

Signage
No deviations were requested regarding signage.

Summary of Deviations

Development Standards	Required	Proposed	Justification
Carport	Carports are not allowed within any building setbacks. Section 4.24 requires all detached parking structures to be within one hundred (100) feet of the building served.	The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects the carports, particularly located to the west of the property, to encroach into the required building setbacks. The applicant requests a deviation to allow sixty-two (62) of the required two hundred (200) covered parking spaces to be greater than one hundred (100) feet from a living unit.	Allowing carports in the setback where there is perimeter parking will allow the project to comply with the covered parking requirement while avoiding placing carports where they disrupt aesthetics or interfere with other site elements. Existing utility easements preclude placements of the detached carport spaces within 100 feet of units.
Building Height	The GDC allows a maximum building height of forty (40) feet for multi-family development.	The applicant proposes a maximum building height of fifty-three (53) feet.	The additional height is needed to accommodate the four-story development and taller ceiling heights desired by prospective residents.
Minimum Dwelling size required for a one-bedroom unit	650 square feet	627 square feet	Reduce the minimum unit size from 650 to 627 square feet for a maximum of 62 of the 155 total one-bedroom units. Reducing the floor area for no greater than 40% of the one -bedroom units will allow a greater range of residential unit sizes and price points to best align with market demand.
Density	18 dwelling units/acre	32 dwelling units per acre	The applicant contends this deviation is needed to support a high level of quality building materials, tuck under garages and other site amenities and furnishings.
Landscaping	40% of the site needs to be landscaped.	34% is landscaped.	Besides a well-landscaped front yard and mews entry, the development offers active open space including a main courtyard and two additional outdoor spaces that will be programmed as an on-site residential amenity. There will also be interior amenities including both a “roof top” leisure area and a golf simulator in the ground floor clubhouse.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Envision Garland Plan designates the subject property as Business Center. Business centers provide a cluster of business offices and/or low impact industry, including campus-type development, that cumulatively employ large numbers of people. Operations within this development type occur internal to buildings resulting in minimal negative impacts (sound, air, traffic, outdoor lighting, storage, etc.) and are compatible with adjacent development types in architecture, character, scale, and intensity.

Although this proposal does not align with the Business Centers description, this multi-family use will expand the housing stock and further support retail and commercial development on adjacent and nearby properties.

The I-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan cites the aging housing stock, particularly in the IH30 corridor. Although the study was created prior to the recent uptrend in multi-family housing, additional new housing will only expand housing choices and further reduce the average property age.

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

The area to the north is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 19-22 and Community Retail (CR) District; a portion of this property is being developed with a travel center and a gas station. The properties to the east are zoned Light Commercial (LC) District and Multi-Family (MF) District; an apartment complex is developed on the MF-zoned land. The properties to the south, across Bobtown Road, are zoned Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District, Community Retail (CR) District and Planned development (PD) District 95-58 for Light Commercial Uses; these properties are developed with single-family homes, a church, a landscaping company, a car wash and a restaurant. The property to the west is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 19-22; it is being developed with a travel center and a gas station.

Attachments
Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC Masterplan Attachments (Zoning)
Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan Responses
Z 22-16 Staff Presentation

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.b.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan - Detail Plan (District 3)
Submitted By:	Nabiha Ahmed, Lead Development Planner

REQUEST

OWNER

I-30 Bobtown, LLC.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND

SITE DATA

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

CONSIDERATIONS

Development and Site Plan
The applicant requests the development of 238 multi-family dwelling units on an unimproved property. The development will consist of three (3) buildings along with rooftop amenities, a swimming pool, a clubhouse and leisure area. (Exhibit C in the Plan agenda item).
Parking
The GDC requires 399 parking spaces for this proposal and the site plan (Exhibit C) meets the number of parking spaces required. Additionally, the GDC requires a minimum of fifty (50%) percent of those required parking spaces to be covered. The plan (Exhibit C) meets the parking requirement.
Building Height
The GDC allows a maximum building height of forty (40) feet for multi-family development. The applicant proposes a maximum building height of fifty-three (53) feet which will accommodate the four-story development and taller ceiling heights desired by prospective residents.
Density
The GDC allows a maximum density of eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre in the Multi-Family (MF) District. The applicant proposes a density of thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre due to support a high level of quality building materials, tuck under garages and other site amenities and furnishings.
Carports
The GDC does not allow carports to be located in building setbacks. The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects the carports, particularly located to the west of the property, to encroach into the required building setbacks. Allowing carports in the setback where there is perimeter parking will allow the project to comply with the covered parking requirement while avoiding placing carports where they disrupt aesthetics or interfere with other site elements. Moreover, the side yard setback is intended to govern larger buildings with greater massing and height, whereas carports are short in stature and do not have side walls.

In addition, Section 4.24 requires all detached parking structures to be within one hundred (100) feet of the building served. The applicant requests a deviation to allow sixty-two (62) of the required two hundred (200) covered parking spaces to be greater than one hundred (100) feet from a living unit.
Amenities
- Clubhouse: Section 2.39 (I) states that a minimum 3,500 square-foot clubhouse must be constructed on site and made available to all residents. The site plan (Exhibit C) notes a 6,300 square-foot clubhouse and it includes a fitness center, golf simulator, a kitchen and a pool table.
- Swimming Pool: One (1) swimming pool having a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet of surface water must be provided for each multi-family development. The applicant proposes a swimming pool with a minimum of 2,000 square feet of surface water in the interior courtyard.
- Leisure Areas: One (1) leisure area having a minimum area of one thousand square feet, containing at least two (2) pieces of play equipment, or other outdoor amenities (such as, picnic areas with tables, barbeque pits, arbors, or gazebos) must be provided for each multi-family development. The applicant will comply with this requirement by providing two (2) dog parks and a shaded structure and site bistro tables. In addition, rooftop amenities will be provided, which include rocking chairs, hanging beds, and a fireplace.
Dwelling unit/mix
The submittal materials indicate compliance with the required unit size and mix. More specifically:

Minimum dwelling unit size.

Required one- bedroom: 650 square feet

Screening and Landscaping The GDC requires forty (40%) percent of the site to be landscaped. The landscape plan (Exhibit D) reflects thirty-four (34%) percent. Besides a well-landscaped front yard and mews entry, the development offers active open space including a main courtyard and two additional outdoor spaces that will be programmed as an on-site residential amenity.

Although screening is not required, the applicant proposes a six (6) foot ornamental metal fence along the northern perimeter, a six (6) foot Board-on-Board wooden fence along the eastern perimeter and there is an existing eight (8) foot precast screening wall along the western perimeter.

Building Design

The building design complies with the architectural elements and articulation requirements of the GDC.

Transportation
A Traffic Impact Analysis was submitted with this request. The Transportation Department did not have any concerns with the proposed development and it meets technical requirements.

Signage
No deviations were requested regarding signage.

Summary of Deviations

Development Standards	Required	Proposed	Justification
Carport	Carports are not allowed within any building setbacks. Section 4.24 requires all detached parking structures to be within one hundred (100) feet of the building served.	The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects the carports, particularly located to the west of the property, to encroach into the required building setbacks. The applicant requests a deviation to allow sixty-two (62) of the required two hundred (200) covered parking spaces to be greater than one hundred (100) feet from a living unit.	Allowing carports in the setback where there is perimeter parking will allow the project to comply with the covered parking requirement while avoiding placing carports where they disrupt aesthetics or interfere with other site elements. Existing utility easements preclude placements of the detached carport spaces within 100 feet of units.
Building Height	The GDC allows a maximum building height of forty (40) feet for multi-family development.	The applicant proposes a maximum building height of fifty-three (53) feet.	The additional height is needed to accommodate the four-story development and taller ceiling heights desired by prospective residents.
Minimum Dwelling size required for a one-bedroom unit	650 square feet	627 square feet	Reduce the minimum unit size from 650 to 627 square feet for a maximum of 62 of the 155 total one-bedroom units. Reducing the floor area for no greater than 40% of the one -bedroom units will allow a greater range of residential unit sizes and price points to best align with market demand.
Density	18 dwelling units/acre	32 dwelling units per acre	The applicant contends this deviation is needed to support a high level of quality building materials, tuck under garages and other site amenities and furnishings.
Landscaping	40% of the site needs to be landscaped.	34% is landscaped.	Besides a well-landscaped front yard and mews entry, the development offers active open space including a main courtyard and two additional outdoor spaces that will be programmed as an on-site residential amenity. There will also be interior amenities including both a “roof top” leisure area and a golf simulator in the ground floor clubhouse.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

Attachments
Z 22-16 Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC Masterplan Attachments (Detail Plan)
Z 22-16 Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC / Masterplan Responses
Z 22-16 Staff Presentation

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.c.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-33 Craig A. Edwards (District 3) - Specific Use Provision
Submitted By:	Will Guerin, Planning Director

REQUEST
Approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. Approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store. LOCATION 429 East IH-30
OWNER
Bobtown Enterprises, Inc.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
During their June 13, 2022 meeting, the Plan Commission, with a vote of seven (7) to zero (0) voted approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. The Plan Commission, with a vote of seven (7) to zero (0) also voted approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. Approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store.
BACKGROUND
The overall subject property is a 3.792-acre lot, and is being developed with a multi-tenant building intended for retail-type uses. The applicant proposes to lease an area of the building for an approximately 2,400 square-foot convenience store. A Convenience Store use requires a Specific Use Provision (SUP) on the subject property.
SITE DATA
The overall property is 3.792 acres in size. The property has approximately 450 feet of linear street frontage along the IH-30 frontage road, while the property has approximately 250 feet of linear street frontage along Roan Road.
USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING
The lease area is zoned Community Office (CO) District. Convenience Stores (1,000 – 5,000 sf) are permitted only by Specific Use Provision (SUP) in the CO District. Therefore, the applicant requests to allow the Convenience Store by Specific Use Provision. The previous zoning district on the subject property prior to the adoption of the Garland Development Code (GDC) was Freeway (FW) District within the I-30 Corridor. Retail use is vested on this particular property because the project began the development process prior to GDC adoption. However, Convenience Store (1,000 – 5,000 sf) Use is permitted only by SUP under both the previous and current zoning districts.
CONSIDERATIONS
1. The applicant proposes to lease a 2,400 square-foot tenant space within the multi-tenant commercial building for a convenience store use. No fuel pumps are proposed. According to the applicant, sales will include various snacks, cold food items as well as drinks. Hot food will also be served with no sitting area to be provided. No activities at the location will support congregation at the site. 2. The building is being constructed for multi-tenant commercial use and the site complies with the applicable requirements of the Garland Development Code (GDC). 3. A time period of twenty-five (25) years for the Specific Use Provision is requested by the applicant. 4. No deviations or variances have been requested regarding signage.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Envision Garland Plan designates the subject property as Business Centers. Business centers provide a cluster of business offices and/or low impact industry, including campus-type development that cumulatively employ large numbers of people. Operations within this development type occur internal to buildings resulting in minimal negative impacts (sound, air, traffic, outdoor lighting, storage, etc.) and are compatible with adjacent development types in architecture, character, scale, and intensity. Business centers are generally located at intersections of major and/or secondary arterial streets or significant transit areas (bus/rail). Proximity and access to residential areas are encouraged to reduce travel times to employment. Site design addresses function and visual aesthetics providing appropriate buffering at gateway corridors, between adjacent developments, and for residential neighborhoods. The proposed use is appropriate for the site and supportive to the surrounding area.
COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES
The proposed use is within a multi-tenant building intended for retail and commercial-oriented uses. The property to the north, across Bobtown Road, is zoned Multi-Family (MF) District and developed with an apartment complex. The properties to the east, across Roan Road, are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 97-16 and Planned Development (PD) District 97-51; these properties are developed with a drive-through restaurant and a convenience store with gas pumps, respectively. The property to the south, across IH-30, is zoned Community Office (CO) District with S 04-59 and is developed with a convenience store with gas pumps. The property immediately to the west is zoned Community Office (CO) District and is currently vacant; however, there is an active zoning request in review for a hotel use. Further to the west is an existing hotel [La Quinta Inn & Suites], zoned Community Office (CO) District with S 07-42. As mentioned above, the proposed use is appropriate for the site and supportive to the surrounding area.

Attachments
Z 22-33 Location Map
Z 22-33 Exhibit B
Z 22-33 R&M - SUP
Z 22-33 Responses
Z 22-33 Staff Presentation

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.d.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-33 Craig A. Edwards (District 3) - Plan
Submitted By:	Will Guerin, Planning Director

REQUEST
Approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. Approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store. LOCATION 429 East IH-30
OWNER
Bobtown Enterprises, Inc.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
During their June 13, 2022 meeting, the Plan Commission, with a vote of seven (7) to zero (0) voted approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. The Plan Commission, with a vote of seven (7) to zero (0) also voted approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Convenience Store Use on a property zoned Community Office (CO) District. Approval of a Plan for a Convenience Store.
BACKGROUND
The overall subject property is a 3.792-acre lot, and is being developed with a multi-tenant building intended for retail-type uses. The applicant proposes to lease an area of the building for an approximately 2,400 square-foot convenience store. A Convenience Store use requires a Specific Use Provision (SUP) on the subject property.
SITE DATA
The overall property is 3.792 acres in size. The property has approximately 450 feet of linear street frontage along the IH-30 frontage road, while the property has approximately 250 feet of linear street frontage along Roan Road.
USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING
The lease area is zoned Community Office (CO) District. Convenience Stores (1,000 – 5,000 sf) are permitted only by Specific Use Provision (SUP) in the CO District. Therefore, the applicant requests to allow the Convenience Store by Specific Use Provision. The previous zoning district on the subject property prior to the adoption of the Garland Development Code (GDC) was Freeway (FW) District within the I-30 Corridor. Retail use is vested on this particular property because the project began the development process prior to GDC adoption. However, Convenience Store (1,000 – 5,000 sf) Use is permitted only by SUP under both the previous and current zoning districts.
CONSIDERATIONS
1. The applicant proposes to lease a 2,400 square-foot tenant space within the multi-tenant commercial building for a convenience store use. No fuel pumps are proposed. According to the applicant, sales will include various snacks, cold food items as well as drinks. Hot food will also be served with no sitting area to be provided. No activities at the location will support congregation at the site. 2. The building is being constructed for multi-tenant commercial use and the site complies with the applicable requirements of the Garland Development Code (GDC). 3. A time period of twenty-five (25) years for the Specific Use Provision is requested by the applicant. 4. No deviations or variances have been requested regarding signage.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Envision Garland Plan designates the subject property as Business Centers. Business centers provide a cluster of business offices and/or low impact industry, including campus-type development that cumulatively employ large numbers of people. Operations within this development type occur internal to buildings resulting in minimal negative impacts (sound, air, traffic, outdoor lighting, storage, etc.) and are compatible with adjacent development types in architecture, character, scale, and intensity. Business centers are generally located at intersections of major and/or secondary arterial streets or significant transit areas (bus/rail). Proximity and access to residential areas are encouraged to reduce travel times to employment. Site design addresses function and visual aesthetics providing appropriate buffering at gateway corridors, between adjacent developments, and for residential neighborhoods. The proposed use is appropriate for the site and supportive to the surrounding area.
COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES
The proposed use is within a multi-tenant building intended for retail and commercial-oriented uses. The property to the north, across Bobtown Road, is zoned Multi-Family (MF) District and developed with an apartment complex. The properties to the east, across Roan Road, are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 97-16 and Planned Development (PD) District 97-51; these properties are developed with a drive-through restaurant and a convenience store with gas pumps, respectively. The property to the south, across IH-30, is zoned Community Office (CO) District with S 04-59 and is developed with a convenience store with gas pumps. The property immediately to the west is zoned Community Office (CO) District and is currently vacant; however, there is an active zoning request in review for a hotel use. Further to the west is an existing hotel [La Quinta Inn & Suites], zoned Community Office (CO) District with S 07-42. As mentioned above, the proposed use is appropriate for the site and supportive to the surrounding area.

Attachments
Z 22-33 Location Map
Z 22-33 Exhibit C
Z 22-33 R&M - Plan
Z 22-33 Responses
Z 22-33 Staff Presentation

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.e.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	Z 22-25 City of Garland (District 4)
Submitted By:	Nathaniel Barnett, Sr. Planner

REQUEST
Approval of a Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed Uses. LOCATION 6302 Greenbelt Parkway and 6151 Duck Creek Drive
OWNER
WalMart Stores Inc. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On June 13, 2022 the Plan Commission, by a vote of seven (7) to zero (0), recommended approval of Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed Uses with the provision future Detail Plans go through the public hearing process for approval. Additional comments were discussed during the pre-meeting. The draft Regulating Plan has been revised to require Detail Plans to go through the public hearing process per Plan Commission recommendation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed Uses.
BACKGROUND
The overall subject site contains two properties. The northern portion is developed with a DART bus transit center and parking lot (Lake Ray Hubbard Transit Center). The southern portion is an undeveloped lot approximately 13 acres in size. A zoning change is proposed to allow for future development of the subject property in line with the uses identified in a recently approved study (Greenbelt Parkway Property) which includes a preferred conceptual plan.
SITE DATA
The overall subject property is approximately 27 acres. The subject property has street frontage on Duck Creek Drive and Greenbelt Parkway and is adjacent to multi-family residential uses, a WalMart superstore, and several small commercial uses.
USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING
The DART property is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 92-29 for a Transit Center Use, while the Walmart property is zoned Community Retail (CR). Residential uses are not permitted within these zoning categories. Therefore, the request is to allow a mix of uses which includes various types of residential uses as well as hospitality, restaurant, retail, and open space.
CONSIDERATIONS
In 2021, the City of Garland and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work jointly to bring development around the transit centers located in Garland. Consultant Kimley_Horn conducted a study of the subject property which has a transit center. The study included a review of past studies of the area, a market analysis, and an overall comprehensive look at the immediate area. A collaboration of key stakeholders, District 4 residents, public officials and developers were utilized to derive a unified community vision. The study resulted in the creation of several conceptual plans presenting possible development scenarios for the subject property. Of those, a preferred scenario conceptual plan (Exhibit E) was identified that showed residential uses surrounding the transit center with open space, hospitality and retail uses nearby. A Regulating Plan (Exhibit C) has been composed to identify uses allowed by right per subdistrict, development standards, and define characteristics to be associated with the vision for the subject property. WalMart ownership, DART, and a prospective developer participated in stakeholder meetings during the Greenbelt Parkway study and were able to give input to help craft the vision for the area. These key stakeholders have also been able to review the regulating plan are in support of the document. In keeping with the theme of the conceptual plan, a sub-district map (Exhibit D) was created to ensure that uses would be appropriately located and compatible to existing and future developments in and around the subject property.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Future Land Use Map of the Envision Garland Plan recommends Transit-Oriented Centers for the subject property. Transit-Oriented Centers are areas of concentrated activity and increased density with maximum access to public transportation options. This type of center should be developed as mixed-use with live/work/play/shop opportunities. The I-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan approved in 2017 recommends mixed-use developments for the subject property. The special area study approved for the subject property in 2022 has a preferred scenario conceptual plan that displays a mix of uses which include hospitality, restaurants, urban residential, assisted living, townhomes, and open space. The proposed PD would incorporate these concepts on the subject property.
COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES
The property to the north of the subject property, across Duck Creek Drive, is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-73 for Multi-family Uses; this property is developed with an apartment complex. The properties to the east of the subject property are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 83-154 for Multi-family Uses and Community Retail (CR); these properties are developed with an apartment complex and a big-box retail use [Walmart], respectively. The properties to the south, are zoned Community Retail (CR) District; these properties are developed with a restaurant, a medical office, and a bank. The properties to the west, across Greenbelt Parkway, are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 92-29 for a Transit Center Use, Community Retail (CR), and Single-Family– 7 (SF-7) District; these properties are developed with Jonathan’s Place (a youth residential care facility) and undeveloped land.

Attachments
Z 22-25 City of Garland Attachments
Z 22-25 City of Garland Responses
Z 22-25 City of Garland Staff Presentation

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City Council Regular Session Agenda		Agenda Item 11.f.
Meeting Date:	07/05/2022
Item Title:	GDC Amendments regarding Multi-Family development standards
Submitted By:	Will Guerin, Planning Director

REQUEST
Consider amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” of Chapter 2, “Zoning Regulations;” Division 2, “Land Use Matrix,” of Article 5, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code; and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Garland, Texas.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
During their June 13, 2022 meeting, with a seven (7) to zero (0) vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval of amendments to Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” of Chapter 2, “Zoning Regulations;” Division 2, “Land Use Matrix,” of Article 5, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code; and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Garland, Texas.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of amendments to Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” of Chapter 2, “Zoning Regulations;” Division 2, “Land Use Matrix,” of Article 5, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code; and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Garland, Texas.
BACKGROUND
The Development Services Committee of the City Council has made recommendations to amend the Garland Development Code (GDC) regarding multi-family development requirements. Given that density and building height have been frequent Planned Development deviation requests for newer, more urban-style multi-family developments, it is recommended that an additional Multi-Family (MF) District is created allowing for greater density and height by right. These amendments, among others regarding multi-family development, are further described in the Considerations below.
CONSIDERATIONS
1. For recent urban-style multi-family developments approved by City Council, the average abuilding height and subsequent deviation request approved has been approximately 48 feet [approximately 50 feet when including the recent Z 22-03 (Trumont Group) request]. Meanwhile the average density (and subsequent deviation request) approved has been approximately 32 units per acre. The currently standard Multi-Family (MF) District has a maximum building height of forty (40) feet and a maximum density of eighteen (18) units per acre. These current standards accommodate more of a garden-style multi-family development. 2. Proposed is to consider the current MF District as “MF-1” District, and to create a new “MF-2” District that will accommodate the more common multi-family developments that seek a more urban style—specifically addressing density and building height. It is suggested for the MF-2 District to allow up to 32 units per acre by right, and up to 50 feet in building height by right, based on the abovementioned averages. All other multi-family standards in the GDC would continue to apply to both MF-1 and MF-2. 3. The GDC currently has an Urban Residential (UR) District available which allows much greater density levels [30 units per acre minimum, 80 units per acre maximum]. The Development Services Committee recommends keeping this District in place for developers to consider requesting re-zoning into for a much denser urban-style of development, with the exception of the requiring a certain percentage of non-residential uses. This requirement is difficult to administer and enforce. Instead, it is recommended to require “retail-ready” construction at the ground-level of each building (12-foot floor-to-ceiling heights), allowing for potential non-residential uses at the ground floor, as permissible in the UR District. This recommendation aligns with several other Cities in the region that have a similar zoning category to Urban Residential (UR). 4. Also proposed is the removal of a requirement in GDC Section 2.39(G)(1) requiring 30 percent angled building placement of certain MF buildings. This has been a common deviation request as well, and does not align with most multi-family layout proposals, especially urban-style developments. 5. The draft ordinance is attached for the Council's review and consideration.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance
Exhibit A
Staff Presentation