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City of Colleyville
City Council
Worksession Agenda
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Executive Conference Room
Third Floor City Hall
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
2a Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, Destination Colleyville
3.ADJOURNMENT
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December 9, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
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City of Colleyville
City Council Worksession
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Executive Conference Room
City Hall – Third Floor
Mayor Richard Newton called the Colleyville City Council Worksession to order on
December 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Richard Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Putnam, and
Councilmembers Tammy Nakamura, Bobby Lindamood, Jody Short, Nancy Coplen
and Mike Taylor
City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Deputy City Manager Chris Fuller, Community
Development Director Ben Bryner, Principal Planner Shane Pace, and City
Secretary Amy Shelley
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
2a Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan, Destination Colleyville
Daniel Harrison and Wendy Shabay, F&N, presented this item and answered
questions of the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked Mr. Harrison if the density calculation includes infill
development. Mr. Harrison replied it includes vacant land.
Councilmember Taylor asked Mr. Harrison if redevelopment is not being
considered. Mr. Harrison replied correct, and stated a statement/text box could be
added which states “this number can fluctuate based upon some redevelopment of
existing lots that aren’t considered in this four hundred + acres.”
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked Councilmember Taylor how you would think about
the converting of a five acre lot. Councilmember Taylor replied that is
redevelopment.
Mayor Newton stated he believed that specific property (5 acre lot) was counted
within the 400+ acres. Senior Planner Shane Pace stated it was a parcel by parcel
analysis, and what was vacant residentially zoned properties. He stated not
knowing if that particular property was included.
Councilmember Coplen asked Mr. Harrison if his calculation only includes vacant
land. Mr. Harrison replied yes.
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Councilmember Short asked if by stating “ensure tree canopies and quality
landscaping are created and maintained,” are we talking about private property.
Mr. Harrison replied yes, but private and public property relative to tree
preservation. He added it can also represent entryways for neighborhoods.
Councilmember Short asked Mr. Harrison, for clarity, that we do not want to
dictate someone’s landscaping in their front yard. Mr. Harrison replied correct.
Councilmember Lindamood asked Mr. Harrison if it should be clarified. Mr. Harrison
replied we can specify as public or HOA land. Mayor Newton suggested public or
common space.
Councilmember Coplen asked Mr. Harrison if having a larger buffer area, relative
to homes abutting streets, would be in agreement or conflict with the plan. Mr.
Harrison replied it would be in agreement with it.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked Mr. Harrison about this statement, “Maintain current
built density or less in existing neighborhoods as redevelopment occurs”, and if
the hard 1.8 density conflicts with this statement, or leaves us open to any
conflicts. Upon further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Putnam was fine with this
statement.
Councilmember Short asked Mr. Harrison if the style and character of the homes is
mentioned within the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Harrison replied we
could, and part of the plan would be “do we want to maintain this character in the
homes, or include this type of character in the homes.” Mayor Newton stated that
really may not be ours to address. Councilmember Coplen added most HOAs will
have their own standards. Councilmember Nakamura stated she believed that is
government telling homeowners how to do something.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked Mr. Harrison if these recalculations are consistent
with the first draft version of the comp plan, or have they changed. Planner Pace
replied he has not compared the two, but stated he would. Councilmember Coplen
stated the definition of density needs to be really tight.
Councilmember Lindamood asked Mr. Harrison about “Sections of eight to 10-foot
wide trails along the north parkway of Glade Road between Pool Road and
Heritage Avenue. Filling trail gaps along this section should be planned in order to
enhance connections to area schools, retail and dining closer to SH 121. However,
these enhancements should be done in a manner that maintains the character of
the existing road design.” Mayor Pro Tem Putnam answered that we know there is
going to be a contiguous pedestrian element and it does not necessarily have to be
8-10 feet wide along the roadway, and the plan acknowledges the pedestrian
element exists today. He added he is in agreement with the statement.
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Mayor Newton suggested removing the 8-10 foot reference, and just state
“sections of trails exist.”
City Councilmembers suggested changing “south” to “west” on item number 4 on
page 80.
Councilmember Short asked Mayor Newton if the McDonwell School Road
connectivity for the master thoroughfare plan should be discussed. Mayor Newton
replied no.
Councilmember Short asked Mr. Harrison about the 35 feet in height relative to
roof construction, and how that feels really close to an existing home, especially
when older homes are not constructed at that height. Mr. Harrison replied those
types of things can be specified through the PUD process to match the plan.
Mayor Newton asked Mr. Harrison about what the overlay zoning means on page
86. Mr. Harrison replied there are multiple zoning options, but the PUD option
would be the simplest. If you wanted to do an overlay, for a stretch of roadway,
we could set up some standards that would apply to that entire overlay area, and
you would not have to go through the PUD process. Councilmember Taylor added
the requirements for that overlay area are defined in the zoning, and therefore the
developers would basically be fast tracked because there would be no objection to
their development.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked City Council what the Overlook development is
zoned. Councilmember Short replied PUDR. Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated we
could have forced a different setback standard as it abuts to Monticello.
Mayor Newton stated if we chose to go with an overlay area, the plan will provide
the statement that relates back to that overlay.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked City Council why it is important to state, “This could
also include reducing the use of cul-de-sac streets and increasing the number of
internal connected streets.” on page 88. Councilmember Coplen replied she has
had complaints that people are unable to get from one subdivision to the next,
because there are no connected streets. Councilmember Short stated the goal is to
get through subdivisions without having to get onto a main roadway, like John
McCain Road. Councilmember Taylor added he is looking at it from a first
responder or safety issue. Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated he believes the
developers and homeowners like it that way. Mayor Newton stated this statement
is the right way to do it, even though people may not like it. Mr. Harrison added
no connectivity does add complications to school busses as well.
Councilmember Coplen asked Mr. Harrison if the statement about the tree
ordinance, page 89, provides for further investigation of the ordinance if
necessary. Mr. Harrison replied yes, and action items have been provided.
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Councilmember Nakamura stated developers should be held accountable for clear
cutting or removing trees without permission. Mayor Pro Tem Putnam agreed and
stated the tree ordinance is being reviewed.
Councilmember Short stated being concerned we have gone from having plenty of
parks, to being way under, relative to park standards, as it is stated in the plan.
Mayor Newton stated having the same concern. Mr. Harrison stated the ratio was
updated relative to population and acreage. He clarified that when looking at park
ratios, we are looking at the “x” amount of park, not necessarily the number of
parks.
Mayor Newton asked Mr. Harrison how Colleyville aligns with the national park
standard, under the assumption that public parks are only considered. Mr.
Harrison replied Colleyville is good. Councilmember Short stated the plan states
Colleyville would have to add 90 acres, given the private park system; however,
with the public park acreage, the City is fine. Mr. Harrison stated based on what
the community wants, and based on the data, Colleyville is within the standard.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked Ms. Shabay why the standard is important. Ms.
Shabay replied the NRPA standards are just a guide, and sometimes you are not
going to meet those standards. She stated there are times when you can use that
to your advantage relative to grants or park dedication.
Councilmember Coplen suggested adding a section to reflect the fact that some
subdivisions have their own private open space which may or may not be used as
parks. Councilmember Lindamood agreed it would eliminate the guessing.
Mayor Newton stated he would not use the private parks in computing the
standard. Councilmember Coplen agreed, but stated she would like a separate
statement about the private parks. Mr. Harrison stated it could be added.
Mayor Newton suggested adding (LID) after Low Impact Development on page
109. Mr. Harrison acknowledged.
Mayor Newton stated he would like the following statement to read: 1.8 dwelling
units per “net” acre….and no more than 2 dwelling units per “gross” acre on page
115. Mr. Harrison acknowledged.
Councilmember Taylor asked Mr. Harrison what transition area means. Mr.
Harrison replied the concept in the plan as it currently exists, there is a regular 1.8
lower density area with a transitional area in between commercial and residential.
He stated the new plan still mentions the transitional area, but with different
buffering techniques.
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Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated he did not believe they want to encourage
residential along SH26 as stated on page 123. Mr. Harrison stated it could be
changed to mixed use, if that is more appropriate. Councilmembers agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated he did not want to preclude residential in mixed
use.
Councilmember Coplen stated she did not know that she would state “the single
most important” within the beautification project of SH26 on page 123 as a goal.
Mr. Harrison stated it could be reworded. Councilmember Coplen suggested “as a
goal, and leave out “the single most important.”
Mayor Newton asked Councilmember Coplen why. Councilmember Coplen replied it
is important but not the single most important.
Councilmember Nakamura asked Councilmember Coplen what is the single most
important reason. Councilmember Coplen replied there is no single most important
reason. She added how about “as a goal, the most important thing..”
Councilmembers agreed.
Councilmember Lindamood asked Mr. Harrison about dumpster screening or if they
are only subject to the direct plan statement, “shall be placed adjacent to the
building and in no case shall be placed within 20 feet of a residential property
line.” Mr. Harrison replied in some cases there will be dumpster screening or entire
screening walls.
Councilmember Short asked Mr. Harrison if the 10 feet is a hard 10 feet for the
light pole statement on page 136. Mr. Harrison replied as it relates to residential
areas, and it can be modified. Councilmember Coplen suggested this be in the
code and not in this plan. Councilmember Taylor suggested the plan should not be
punitive as commercial is commercial by nature, and be careful about
overreaching.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked City Council if currently there are regulations that
should be revisited about big box development. Councilmember Taylor agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked staff if the regulations are still on the books. City
Manager Jennifer Fadden replied correct. Mayor Pro Tem Putnam suggested
looking at that section during the Land Development Code update discussions.
Councilmember Coplen suggested adding the other commercial areas on page
154. Mr. Harrison acknowledged, and stated they will let City Council know if there
is some reason those areas should not be added.
Councilmember Short suggested adding “and other appropriate locations” to page
154, in terms of pursuing other commercial areas. Mayor Newton agreed. He
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added Colleyville Boulevard is the prime corridor and the most significant;
however, we do not want to ignore the others.
Mayor Newton stated these changes are not drastic. He stated there will be three
public hearings (P&Z and City Council). Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated the plan
needs to be publicized.
Councilmember Coplen suggested making a synopsis of the changes from the
previous plan.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden explained there is a 4-6 week lead time to be
inserted with the utility bills.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam asked staff if the changes could be generated for the next
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Community Development Director Ben
Bryner replied it would be close, but it is likely it could happen.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated the public notification does not need to be
dependent on the Communicator. Mayor Newton stated they could visit about the
timing of the update.
Mayor Pro Tem Putnam stated now would be the time to discuss the change in the
moving of the power lines. Councilmember Taylor stated this needs to be
addressed now with the contractors to see if this can even be done.
Councilmember Short stated the lines could be moved to the rear of the
properties.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Newton adjourned
the worksession at 8:08 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE
3RD DAY OF JANUARY 2017.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary