The prayer and pledge are said.
A presentation is made.
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.
Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 09-06, Springfield JV Approval of an ordinance will approve a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouses and Planned Development (PD) District 85-55 for Shopping Center Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses, and a Concept Plan, on a 12.68-acre tract located west of Castle Drive and south of Firewheel Drive. City Council Agenda March 3, 2009 Page 3 b. Zoning File No. 09-07, Bush Gardens of Springfield LLP Approval of an ordinance will approve an amended concept Plan on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 on a 42.54-acre tract located west of Castle Drive and south of Firewheel Parkway. c. Zoning File 09-08, LaBonita, Inc. Approval of an ordinance will approve a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on a 7.42-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District 86-1 for General Business (Retail) Uses located southeast of the intersection of West Walnut Street and North Plano Road.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Secretary to enter into an Election Services Contract for the administration of a General Election and, if needed, a Run-off Election. The proposed contract with Dallas County is to conduct the City of Garland General Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8. The General Election is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2009 and, if necessary, a Run-off Election on June 13, 2009.
Hold a public hearing to consider the application of Garland First at Firewheel, requesting approval of a variance to Section 34.21.C.2 of the SH 190 Development Standards regarding signage with changing, rotating or moving copy. The property is located at 5500 Lavon Drive. (File SH 09-01) The proposal is for approval of a variance to Section 34.21.C.2 of SH190 Development Standards regarding signage with changing, rotating or moving copy. At the January 12, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 3 vote) recommended denial of the request.
Consider the application of the City of Garland to consider appropriate zoning on properties zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. These properties are bound by Belt Line Road, Century Park Drive and West Brand Road. (File 08-56) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning for properties zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval a Planned Development allowing for all the uses of the Office 1 (O-1) District with conditions, for 1113 and 1105 Belt Line, as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Jerry E. Roberts, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 2622 W. Walnut Street, Suite 202. (File 09-01) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow four or more coin operated skill/pleasure machines (arcade) within the existing laundromat. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 2 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for two years tied to Super Laundry City for 15 arcade machines.
Consider the application of Don Valk, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Commercial-1 (C-1) Uses, and 2) a Concept Plan for Self Storage with Custodial Quarters, and Office/Restaurant/Retail Uses. The property is located at 417 East Centerville Road. (File 09-02) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning and concept plan for development of 70,000-plus square foot self storage complex with a caretaker living on site. The front of the site would be constructed with a 9,000-square foot office/restaurant/retail building facing Centerville Road. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of 1) a change of zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Commercial-1 (C-1) Uses and 2) a Concept Plan as outlined, removing Restaurant from the list of 7 allowed uses and restricting the height limit to 28 feet.
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.
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 Opens Meetings Act.
Mar 03, 2009 City Council
The prayer and pledge are said.
A presentation is made.
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.
Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 09-06, Springfield JV Approval of an ordinance will approve a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouses and Planned Development (PD) District 85-55 for Shopping Center Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses, and a Concept Plan, on a 12.68-acre tract located west of Castle Drive and south of Firewheel Drive. City Council Agenda March 3, 2009 Page 3 b. Zoning File No. 09-07, Bush Gardens of Springfield LLP Approval of an ordinance will approve an amended concept Plan on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 on a 42.54-acre tract located west of Castle Drive and south of Firewheel Parkway. c. Zoning File 09-08, LaBonita, Inc. Approval of an ordinance will approve a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on a 7.42-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District 86-1 for General Business (Retail) Uses located southeast of the intersection of West Walnut Street and North Plano Road.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Secretary to enter into an Election Services Contract for the administration of a General Election and, if needed, a Run-off Election. The proposed contract with Dallas County is to conduct the City of Garland General Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Council Members for Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8. The General Election is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2009 and, if necessary, a Run-off Election on June 13, 2009.
Hold a public hearing to consider the application of Garland First at Firewheel, requesting approval of a variance to Section 34.21.C.2 of the SH 190 Development Standards regarding signage with changing, rotating or moving copy. The property is located at 5500 Lavon Drive. (File SH 09-01) The proposal is for approval of a variance to Section 34.21.C.2 of SH190 Development Standards regarding signage with changing, rotating or moving copy. At the January 12, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 3 vote) recommended denial of the request.
Consider the application of the City of Garland to consider appropriate zoning on properties zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. These properties are bound by Belt Line Road, Century Park Drive and West Brand Road. (File 08-56) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning for properties zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval a Planned Development allowing for all the uses of the Office 1 (O-1) District with conditions, for 1113 and 1105 Belt Line, as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Jerry E. Roberts, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 2622 W. Walnut Street, Suite 202. (File 09-01) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow four or more coin operated skill/pleasure machines (arcade) within the existing laundromat. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 2 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for two years tied to Super Laundry City for 15 arcade machines.
Consider the application of Don Valk, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Commercial-1 (C-1) Uses, and 2) a Concept Plan for Self Storage with Custodial Quarters, and Office/Restaurant/Retail Uses. The property is located at 417 East Centerville Road. (File 09-02) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning and concept plan for development of 70,000-plus square foot self storage complex with a caretaker living on site. The front of the site would be constructed with a 9,000-square foot office/restaurant/retail building facing Centerville Road. At the February 9, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of 1) a change of zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Commercial-1 (C-1) Uses and 2) a Concept Plan as outlined, removing Restaurant from the list of 7 allowed uses and restricting the height limit to 28 feet.
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.
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 Opens Meetings Act.