The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on 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.
Briarwood Drive Improvements Bid No. 193-10 Tri-Con Services $1,031,253.85 This request is for street, drainage, and utility improvements along Briarwood Drive from Duck Creek to Fifth Street.
Hold a public hearing and consider the following ordinances regarding an economic development incentive for Valspar Corporation and its subsidiaries. a. Consider an ordinance ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating the Valspar Corporation to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project. b. Consider an ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone. At the April 19, 2010 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) Steering Committee that Council hold a public hearing and approve an ordinance on May 18, 2010 nominating the Valspar Corporation and its subsidiaries for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The GEDP also recommended that Council provide 1) general support for the project and 2) approve an ordinance supporting a 75% City Tax Abatement on Real Estate Value and Business Personal Property Value on the new investment for 10 years (total of $636,356).
Consider the application of GR LRE LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment of the Concept Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through and Retail/Personal Service Uses on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 02-25 for Freeway Uses, and 2) a Detail Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through. The property is located east of Lavon Drive, south of Town Center Boulevard. (File 10-06) The proposal is for approval of an amended Concept Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through and Retail/Personal Service Uses and a Detail Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff with the exception that the patio area be allowed as presented by the applicant.
Consider the application of Raul Licea, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial-2 (C-2) District. The property is located at 110 Second Street. (File 10-10) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial 2. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Raul Licea as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Taco Bell of America, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned General Business (GB) District, and 2) a variance to Section 7.1 of the Screening and Landscaping Standards regarding width of landscape buffer. The property is located at 502 South Garland Avenue. (File 10-11) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned General Business. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 20 years tied to Taco Bell of America as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Eris Harris, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area-2 (CA-2) District. The property is located at 416 South Third Street, Suite E. (File 10-12) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area 2. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Little Steps Christian Academy as recommended by staff.
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. • Utility Advisory Board Member – Position 7
May 18, 2010 City Council
The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on 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.
Briarwood Drive Improvements Bid No. 193-10 Tri-Con Services $1,031,253.85 This request is for street, drainage, and utility improvements along Briarwood Drive from Duck Creek to Fifth Street.
Hold a public hearing and consider the following ordinances regarding an economic development incentive for Valspar Corporation and its subsidiaries. a. Consider an ordinance ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating the Valspar Corporation to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project. b. Consider an ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone. At the April 19, 2010 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) Steering Committee that Council hold a public hearing and approve an ordinance on May 18, 2010 nominating the Valspar Corporation and its subsidiaries for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The GEDP also recommended that Council provide 1) general support for the project and 2) approve an ordinance supporting a 75% City Tax Abatement on Real Estate Value and Business Personal Property Value on the new investment for 10 years (total of $636,356).
Consider the application of GR LRE LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment of the Concept Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through and Retail/Personal Service Uses on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 02-25 for Freeway Uses, and 2) a Detail Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through. The property is located east of Lavon Drive, south of Town Center Boulevard. (File 10-06) The proposal is for approval of an amended Concept Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through and Retail/Personal Service Uses and a Detail Plan for a Restaurant with Drive Through. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff with the exception that the patio area be allowed as presented by the applicant.
Consider the application of Raul Licea, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial-2 (C-2) District. The property is located at 110 Second Street. (File 10-10) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial 2. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Raul Licea as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Taco Bell of America, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned General Business (GB) District, and 2) a variance to Section 7.1 of the Screening and Landscaping Standards regarding width of landscape buffer. The property is located at 502 South Garland Avenue. (File 10-11) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned General Business. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 20 years tied to Taco Bell of America as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Eris Harris, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area-2 (CA-2) District. The property is located at 416 South Third Street, Suite E. (File 10-12) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area 2. At the April 26, 2010 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Little Steps Christian Academy as recommended by staff.
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. • Utility Advisory Board Member – Position 7