Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations & Proclamations
Consent Agenda: Items 1-3B, 4-6
Zoning File No. 12-15, Chicken Express Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a change in zoning from Office 1 (O-1) District to Office 2 (O-2) District, and a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant, Drive-Through on a 1.09-acre tract of land located at 3300 Broadway Boulevard.
Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting agreement with Ray Schwertner. At the January 3, 2012 Executive Session, Council discussed the reassignment of Ray Schwertner, the Managing Director of Electric Utility, to a consulting basis. At the March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting, Council reviewed a draft agreement and authorized the City Manager to execute the draft agreement with Mr. Schwertner in substantially the form and substance of that presented to Council. At the request of Ray Schwertner, substantial revisions have been made to the draft agreement that require Council’s approval.
Hold a public hearing and consider a resolution finding and determining the necessity and feasibility of using a parcel of property within Woodland Basin Nature Area for the improvement of Miller Road. The Dallas County project for the construction of a new Miller Road roadway and bridge at Rowlett Creek requires the use of a very small portion of the Woodland Basin Nature Area adjacent to the existing right-of-way for roadway and bridge improvements. This will require a public hearing and a finding by Council to meet the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. At their May 2, 2012 meeting, the Park and Recreation Board concurred with the finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of a small portion of the parkland for the proposed roadway and bridge replacement project and that all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the park. This item was also considered by Council at the May 1, 2012 Work Session.
Consider the application of Winkelmann & Associates requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from PD (Planned Development) District 81-61 to a Planned Development District for General Business Uses, 2) a Detail Plan for Athletic Club/Instruction, 3) a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant, Drive-Through, 4) a Detail Plan for Restaurant, Drive-Through and Medical Office/Clinic, 5) a variance to Section 10-200 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 regarding number of required parking spaces, and 6) a variance to Section 25-600 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 regarding maximum building height. This property is located south of Marketplace Dr., east of Saturn Rd. and northwest of Centerville Rd. (File 12-16)
Consider the application of Columbus Realty Partners Ltd, requesting approval of 1) a Detail Plan for Multi-Family Uses; 2) amendments to the Planned Development (PD) District conditions; and 3) a variance to the Zoning Ordinance Section 10-200 regarding minimum parking requirements for multifamily uses. The property is located at the northeastern corner of River Fern Avenue and Horseshoe Drive. (File 12-19)
Consider the application of Barclay Construction requesting approval of 1) a Detail Plan for Medical Office/Clinic and 2) amendments to the conditions in PD (Planned Development) District 03-22. The property is located at 3475 Collins Boulevard. (File12-20)
d. Consider the application of Joe Pokawa requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 3420 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 125. (File 12-21) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility in a Shopping Center. At the April 23, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended denial of the request as recommended by staff. The applicant is appealing the Plan Commission’s recommendation. 10. 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. 11. Adjourn.
May 15, 2012 City Council
Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations & Proclamations
Consent Agenda: Items 1-3B, 4-6
Zoning File No. 12-15, Chicken Express Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a change in zoning from Office 1 (O-1) District to Office 2 (O-2) District, and a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant, Drive-Through on a 1.09-acre tract of land located at 3300 Broadway Boulevard.
Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting agreement with Ray Schwertner. At the January 3, 2012 Executive Session, Council discussed the reassignment of Ray Schwertner, the Managing Director of Electric Utility, to a consulting basis. At the March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting, Council reviewed a draft agreement and authorized the City Manager to execute the draft agreement with Mr. Schwertner in substantially the form and substance of that presented to Council. At the request of Ray Schwertner, substantial revisions have been made to the draft agreement that require Council’s approval.
Hold a public hearing and consider a resolution finding and determining the necessity and feasibility of using a parcel of property within Woodland Basin Nature Area for the improvement of Miller Road. The Dallas County project for the construction of a new Miller Road roadway and bridge at Rowlett Creek requires the use of a very small portion of the Woodland Basin Nature Area adjacent to the existing right-of-way for roadway and bridge improvements. This will require a public hearing and a finding by Council to meet the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. At their May 2, 2012 meeting, the Park and Recreation Board concurred with the finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of a small portion of the parkland for the proposed roadway and bridge replacement project and that all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the park. This item was also considered by Council at the May 1, 2012 Work Session.
Consider the application of Winkelmann & Associates requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from PD (Planned Development) District 81-61 to a Planned Development District for General Business Uses, 2) a Detail Plan for Athletic Club/Instruction, 3) a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant, Drive-Through, 4) a Detail Plan for Restaurant, Drive-Through and Medical Office/Clinic, 5) a variance to Section 10-200 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 regarding number of required parking spaces, and 6) a variance to Section 25-600 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 regarding maximum building height. This property is located south of Marketplace Dr., east of Saturn Rd. and northwest of Centerville Rd. (File 12-16)
Consider the application of Columbus Realty Partners Ltd, requesting approval of 1) a Detail Plan for Multi-Family Uses; 2) amendments to the Planned Development (PD) District conditions; and 3) a variance to the Zoning Ordinance Section 10-200 regarding minimum parking requirements for multifamily uses. The property is located at the northeastern corner of River Fern Avenue and Horseshoe Drive. (File 12-19)
Consider the application of Barclay Construction requesting approval of 1) a Detail Plan for Medical Office/Clinic and 2) amendments to the conditions in PD (Planned Development) District 03-22. The property is located at 3475 Collins Boulevard. (File12-20)
d. Consider the application of Joe Pokawa requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 3420 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 125. (File 12-21) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility in a Shopping Center. At the April 23, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended denial of the request as recommended by staff. The applicant is appealing the Plan Commission’s recommendation. 10. 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. 11. Adjourn.