Prayer, Pledge, and Proclamations
Prayer, Pledge, and Proclamations
Consent Agenda: 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.
Item 10: Consider an ordinance modifying the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition and develop regulations regarding Wind Energy Systems. The Development Services Committee is recommending that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding residential wind energy systems be amended as follows: 1) Wind Energy Systems would not be permitted in the CA-1 District; 2) Roof mounted systems would be permitted without being subject to the public hearing process; 3) Roof mounted systems would be restricted to no more than 60 inches above the roof line; 4) The time period in which a system would be considered abandoned would be changed to six months; 5) Public hearings to consider requests for Wind Energy Systems would be conducted by the Plan Commission with a provision for appeal to the City Council; and, 6) The application fee would be $300.
Item 11a: Consider the application of Broadway Food Plaza, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 4646 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-49) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 20 years as recommended by staff.
Item 11b: Consider the application of STB Architects, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 99-35 for Multi-Family Uses regarding unit mix, building setbacks, perimeter screening requirements and garages, and 2) amendment to the Detail Plan. The property is located east of Garland Avenue and north of Belt Line Road. (File 07-57) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning from a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses and approval of the Detail Plan. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request with modifications as described in the Planning Report.
Item 11b: Consider the application of STB Architects, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 99-35 for Multi-Family Uses regarding unit mix, building setbacks, perimeter screening requirements and garages, and 2) amendment to the Detail Plan. The property is located east of Garland Avenue and north of Belt Line Road. (File 07-57) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning from a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses and approval of the Detail Plan. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request with modifications as described in the Planning Report.
Item 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.
Item 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 Opens Meetings Act.
Item 14: Adjourn.
Oct 21, 2008 City Council
Prayer, Pledge, and Proclamations
Prayer, Pledge, and Proclamations
Consent Agenda: 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.
Item 10: Consider an ordinance modifying the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition and develop regulations regarding Wind Energy Systems. The Development Services Committee is recommending that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding residential wind energy systems be amended as follows: 1) Wind Energy Systems would not be permitted in the CA-1 District; 2) Roof mounted systems would be permitted without being subject to the public hearing process; 3) Roof mounted systems would be restricted to no more than 60 inches above the roof line; 4) The time period in which a system would be considered abandoned would be changed to six months; 5) Public hearings to consider requests for Wind Energy Systems would be conducted by the Plan Commission with a provision for appeal to the City Council; and, 6) The application fee would be $300.
Item 11a: Consider the application of Broadway Food Plaza, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 4646 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-49) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 20 years as recommended by staff.
Item 11b: Consider the application of STB Architects, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 99-35 for Multi-Family Uses regarding unit mix, building setbacks, perimeter screening requirements and garages, and 2) amendment to the Detail Plan. The property is located east of Garland Avenue and north of Belt Line Road. (File 07-57) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning from a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses and approval of the Detail Plan. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request with modifications as described in the Planning Report.
Item 11b: Consider the application of STB Architects, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 99-35 for Multi-Family Uses regarding unit mix, building setbacks, perimeter screening requirements and garages, and 2) amendment to the Detail Plan. The property is located east of Garland Avenue and north of Belt Line Road. (File 07-57) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning from a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses and approval of the Detail Plan. At the September 22, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request with modifications as described in the Planning Report.
Item 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.
Item 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 Opens Meetings Act.
Item 14: Adjourn.