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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCmin2001-05-08City Council Meeting Anna City hall 120 W 40` Street May 8, 2001 The City Council of the City of Anna met in regular session on the 8`' day of May Item #1 Mayor Ron Ferguson called this meeting to order at 7:43pm. Item#2 The following members were present and participating: Mayor Ron Ferguson, Bob Estep, Brenda Tilley, Joe Murphy, and Lisa Copeland. Duane Hayes was present for items 11- 23. Item#3 Mayor Ron Ferguson asked for any citizen participation at this time. Ms. Duke had a complaint on 7 dogs that were in her yard. Item #4 Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss annexations of 36.06 -acre tract owned by Bently and Paula Powell. He said that the property owners were requesting annexation of 36.06 acre tract located on State Highway 5 (N. Powell Parkway). The property is located between the Cunningham tract on the north and the Rudman Partnership tract on the south, approximately 1, 000 feet north of the Anna High School tract. The owners desire annexation so that the property can bee developed for single family residential use. The Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously recommend that the tract be annexed. The area is within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and is adjacent to the existing city limits, which runs along south Highway 5. After brief discussion, Joe Murphy moved that the property be annexed. Lisa Copland seconded the motion. The motion carried 410/0. Item #5 Public Hearing: Request for zoning of 36.05 acre tract owned by Bently and Paula Powell from "Not Zoned' (not inside City) to "Planned Development — Single Family Residential" Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss the item. He said that property owners were requesting a PD zoning of the 36.05 acre tract located on State Highway 5 (N Powell Parkway). The property is located between the Cunningham tract on the north and the Rudman Partnership tract on the south, approximately 1, 000 feet north of the Anna High School tract. The owners anticipate selling the property to a developer whom intends to utilize the property for single family residential devlopment. The request is for Single Family Residential Planned Development because the developer intends to plat the tract for lots of minimum 7,200 square foot size, which does not meet the City's current 10, 000 square foot minimum lot size requirement. Mr. Todd Wintters of Engineering Concepts and Design, the engineer for the project developer, M&M Joint Venture, was recognized to further discuss the proposed zoning and answer questions. He noted that the development will meet other City requirements for R-1 Single Family Residential zoning and that the developer intends to sell lots to one or possibly two homebuilders. The project would contain approximately 155-160 lots. He noted that there would be a homeowner's association that would be responsible for maintaining the appearance of the subdivision. There being no further questions the zoning request, the public hearing was closed at 8:45pm. Item #6 Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consults was recognized to discuss zoning of 36.05 acre owned by Bently and Paula Powell from "Not Zoned" (not inside City) to "Planned Development- Single Family Residential". He said that the zoning request had been discuss in the public hearing (Item #5 above). He also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously voted to recommend the approval of the zoning request.. After a brief discussion, Joe Murphy moved that the property be zoned as Planted Development for single family residential uses with provisions as detailed in the ordinance as presented Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 4/010. Item #7 Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss annexation of 67 -acre traa owned by Anna Independent School District. He said that Anna ISD requesting annexation of tract owned by the ISD and located on FM Highway 455 (W 'White Street). The property is located on the north side of FM 455, along the east edge of Throckmorton Creek and bordered on the east by a tract owned by WA Powell. The tract is approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of FM 455 and U.S. Highway 75. The property is actually 79.92 gross acres but a significant part of the tract is not subject to development because of flooding potential ,and because a sizable piece of the tract is on the west side of the creek and is inaccessible for practical purposes. The owners desire annexation so that the property can be developed for single family residential uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously recommended that the tract be annexed. The area is within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and is adjacent to the existing city limits. which runs along FM 455. After brief discussion, Joe Murphy moved that the property be annexed- Lisa nnexedLisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 41010. Item #8 Public Hearing: Request for zoning of 67 acre tract owned by Anna Independent School District from "Not Zoned" (not inside City) to "Planned Development- Single Family Residential Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss the item. He said that property owner was requesting a zoning of the tract located on FM Highway 455 (W White Street). The property is located on the north side of FM 455. along the cast edge of Throckmorton Creek and bordered on the east by a tract owned by WA Powell. The tract is approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of FM 455 and U.S. Highway 75. The property is actually 79.92 gross acres but a significant part of the tract is not subject to development because of flooding potential and because a sizable piece of the tract is on the west side of the creek and is inaccessible for practical purposes. The ISD anticipates selling the property to a development group that intends to utilize the property for single family residential development The request is for a Single Family Residential Planned Development because the developer intends to plat the tract for lots that do not meet the City's current minimum requirements for lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage. Mr. Don Collins, the project developer, was recognized to further discuss the proposed zoning and answer questions. He noted that the development will meet other City requirements for R-1, including masonry requirements, and will include sidewalks, perimeter fencing, landscaping along FM 455, and other amenities. He noted that the Thockmorton Creek area and the isolated piece of the property on the West Side the creek were being reserved for possible development by the community as part of a trail and park system. He noted that there would be a homeowner's association that would be responsible for maintaining the appearance of the subdivision. The project would contain approximately 175-185 lots. The total acreage of the property is 79-92 acres but there is a total of approximately 18 acres in the Throckmorton Creek flood area, approximately 6.25 acres that is on the west side Throckmorton Creek and will not be developed, and approximately 0.61 acres near the FM 455 frontage that is also in a flood prone area and not suitable for development. The area to be development consists of 41 acres. There being no further questions regarding zoning request, the public hearing was closed at 8.-52pm Item #9 Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss the request for zoning of 67 acre tract from "Not Zoned' (not inside City) to Planned Development -Single Family Residential. He said that the zoning request had been described in the public hearing (item #8 above). He also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had a unanimously voted to recommend the approval of the zoning request. After a brief discussion, Joe Murphy made a motion that the property be zoned as the Planned Development for single family residential uses with provisions as detailed in the ordinance as presented Lisa Copeland seconded the motion_ The motion carried 410/0. item #10 Lee Lawrence of Southwest Consultants was recognized to discuss the final plat for Oak Hollow Subdivision_ He said that Ryland Homes was requesting a final plat for Phase I of the Oak Hollow Subdivision project. Phase I consists of 32.128 acres and 158 lots. Phase I is located in the northeast quadrant of the larger tract. Virtually all of the lots are 50-52 feet wide and 120-130 feet deep. The street width of 31 feet. In other respects the plat meets the requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the approval of the plat. After a brief discussion, Joe Murphy moved that he plat be approved as presented. Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The motion carried 410/0. Item #I1 The City Secretary reported to the Council that the City published an RFP notice in the McKinney Courier Gazette and mailed Return Receipt Requested RFPs to five qualified Administrative Service firms for the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant Application and related project. She also reported that only one RFP Response for Administrative Services was received, The mayor opened the response from Southwest Consultants, Richardson, TX. A motion was made by Joe Murphy that our RFP response was adequate and that the Council should proceed with selecting an Administrative Services firm to complete the required administrative activities for the TCDP grant; seconded by Lisa Copeland; motion passed unanimously. Atter some discussion, a motion was made by Joe Murphy that Southwest Consultants was the City's first ranked choice to provide Administrative Services under the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant; seconded by Lisa Copeland; motion passed unanimously. Item #12 After additional discussion, Joe Murphy made a motion that 'Southwest Consultants, Richardson, TX, be hired to provide Administrative Services to complete the required administrative activities for the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant Project and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Southwest Consultants within the approved TCDP Administrative Budget. Lisa Copeland seconded die motion; the Mayor called for a vote; passed unanimously. Item #13 Pat Dillon of Southwest Consultants reported to the Council that the City published an Engineering RFP notice for the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant Application and related Project in the McKinney Courier Gazette and mailed RFP's to five qualified Engineering firms. He also reported that only one RFP Response for Engineering Services was received. A motion was made by Joe Murphy that our RFP response was adequate and that the Council should proceed with selecting an engineering firm; seconded by Lisa Copeland; motion passed unanimously. After some discussion, a motion was made by Lisa Copeland that Morris Engineers was the City's first ranked choice to provide Engineering Services under the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant; seconded by Joe Murphy; motion passed unanimously. Item #14 After additional discussion Joe Murphy made a motion that Morris Engineers, Sherman, TX, be hired to complete the Preliminary Engineering Budget for the 2001 TCDP STEP Grant Application and be hired as the engineer for the 2001 TCDD STEP Grant Project, contingent upon the City receiving grant funding, and that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with Morris Engineers within the approved TCDP Engineering Budget. If the Mayor is unable to negotiate an acceptable contract he is to report beck to the Council for further instructions. Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. After some discussion the Mayor called for a vote; passed unanimously. Item #15 That a resolution authorizing: (A) the submission of a 2001 STEP Grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requesting grant funds in the amount of $350,000 from the STEP Fund of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP); (B) that the funds be for water system improvements for the East Fork area of the City; (C) that the Mayor or Mayor Pro -tem be authorized to execute all documents in conjunction with the application: anti, (D) that the City commits volunteerism toward the completion of the project. Joe Murphy made a motion; Bob Estep seconded the motion; the Mayor called for a vote; grassed unanimously. Item #16 Lisa Copeland made a motion to accept the canvass of the May 5, 2001 Election. Joe Murphy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Item 417 The Council tabled Budget adjustments until a workshop session is called. Item #18 The Council tabled the Park Equipment until more information pricing is presented. Item #19 Joe Murphy made a motion to pay the Fire Departments bills and to schedule a workshop with the Fire Department, Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010. Item #20 Joe Murphy made a motion to approve the minutes for April 10, 2001. Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010. Item #21 Lisa Copeland made a motion to approve the bills. Duane Hayes seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010. Item #22 The Council met with the Garry Gonzales, Water and Wastewater Superintendent. He stated that Johnny MCBribe's sewer problem was taker' care of. There was no action taken. Item ##23 There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM. Sincerely. 1___V P City Secretary