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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5400 BRANSFORD ROAD
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
5:15 P.M. - PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
PC.-1. Discussion of proposed amendments to sign regulations
PC.- 2. Discussion of February 4, 2003 City Council regular agenda items
REGULAR AGENDA
6:45 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter
551, Subchapter D
Sec. 551.071 -
Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public
Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda
7:30 P.M. - RESUME REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION: Reverend Kevin Lykins, Pleasant Glade Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ross Foster, City Attorney
P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 577-7575
2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2096 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 21,
2003
b. Approval to purchase a % ton Ford truck from Northside Ford of San
Antonio through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard), in the amount of $25, 237
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1388 -
Approval of a City Developer Agreement with the First United Methodist Church
5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1389 - Approval
of a Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales at Town Center Colleyville,
located on the southeast corner of Hall Johnson Road and Colleyville Boulevard
in the 5500-5700 block, Case Z -03-001
6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1390 - Approval
to rescind 0-93-915 and exempt a portion of the market value of resident
homesteads of persons sixty-five years of age or older and disabled persons
from ad-valorem taxes, rendered after the passage of this ordinance
7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2097 - Approval of a
waiver of sidewalk construction requirements on Lot 1, Block 1, Stephens
Addition, located at 612 Shelton Drive, Case P-03-002
8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2098 - Approval of a
waiver of a Special Use Permit application fee for an accessory building
requested by Terry Grisso
9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2099 - Calling a general
election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilpersons to Places 1 and
2
10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-3000 - Approval of a
contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administration for election services
11. REPORTS:
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE MINUTES - November 4, 2002
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - January 13, 2003
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003 -
Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-3001
ADJOURNMENT:
14. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on Friday, January 31,
2003, at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
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accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at
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PRE-COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM # :
02/04/03
PC-1
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE REVIEW iN/A
Previous Action: none
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Discussion of proposed amendments to sign
regulations, Case G-02-008
At the January 21, 2003, Pre-Council meeting, the City Council discussed the proposed sign
regulations and provided input on several types of signs where outstanding issues were
remaining. The City Council also directed staff to obtain additional information on residential
real estate signs before making a decision regarding the proper size for real estate signs. Staff
completed a neighborhood survey and measured several real estate signs. The draft sign
ordinance amendments have been revised to incorporate those comments offered at the
January 21, 2003, Pre-Council meeting and the residential real estate sign regulations have
been revised to reflect the information obtained from the most recent real estate sign survey.
Attached is a revised draft copy (Attachment 1) of the entire sign regulations incorporating the
most recent comments and suggestions. The following is a summary of the changes made
since the January 21,2003, Pre-Council meeting.
1. General Business Siqns - Most of the comments offered by the City Council favored the
provision to require either a brick base or brick columns for all monument signs. Section
150.AA of the revised draft sign regulations (Attachment 1) includes this requirement.
At the January 21, 2003, Pre-Council meeting, there appeared to be a general consensus
favoring the maximum size of 112 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet for
business monument signs. The consensus for this size came during the discussion and
pictorial review of several existing monument signs located along Colleyville Boulevard.
Attachment 2 contains a photograph of an existing sign, which generally meets the above
referenced criteria. The attachment includes drawings of the proposed regulations for
monument signs.
2. Multi-familv Siqns - One comment was offered regarding the maximum size allowed for
multi-family monument signs. Staff had included a recommendation for these signs to not
exceed 45 square feet with a maximum height of 5 feet. This recommendation was made
to keep all the monument signs the same size from one category to the next, except for
monument signs for commercial businesses.
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The current regulations limit multi-family signs to 25 square feet with a maximum height of
10 feet. Staff has revised the maximum size of multi-family monument signs to the 25
square feet to keep the size limit the same as the current regulation. However, the
.maximum height is proposed to have a 5-foot limitation.
3. Residential Real Estate Siqns - As directed by the City Council, staff measured four
residential real estate signs to determine the appropriate maximum size include in the draft
sign regulations. While touring several neighborhoods, staff noticed a number of real
estate signs, but intentionally sought out some of the largest typical examples. Shown on
Attachment 3 are photographs of the four signs included in the survey and the dimensions
for each sign. Staff recommends the size for residential real estate signs be 6' in height
and 12 s.f. in area.
4. Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Siqns - The proposed regulation for weekend
builder I real estate open house signs has been revised to retain the current maximum area
of 6 s.f. with a maximum height of 4 feet. The regulations have also been revised to limit
the real estate open house signs located in the right-of-way to three signs. For your
information, a residence may also have an on-premises open house sign, but it is not
regulated under this section of the ordinance. This section only deals with weekend
advertising.
5. Political Siqns - The draft sign regulations have been revised to keep the political sign
regulations at twelve square feet, which is the current ordinance provision.
Attachment 1
Draft copy of proposed sign regulations incorporating all comments and
suggestions from the January 21, 2003 Pre-Council meeting
Land Develooment Code (Feb-04-03J
City of Collevvi/le, Texas
Revised to reflect 01/21/03 Pre-Council comments
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of street graphics to
facilitate an easy and pleasant communication between people and their environment and to avoid the
visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business
opportunities, and community appearance. It is the intent of this Chapter to establish standards, which
regulate the design, construction, location, height, size and maintenance of signs and sign structures by
authorizing the use of street graphics, which are:
A. Compatible with their surroundings;
B. Appropriate to the activity that displays them;
C. Expressive of the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole;
D. Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen; and
E. Protective of property values.
The regulations contained in this Chapter have been adopted under the authority of the following:
A. Chapter 51 - General Powers of Municipalities of the Texas Local Government Code, which
authorize a municipality to adopt ordinances, rules, or police regulation that is for the good
government, peace, or for the trade and commerce of the municipality.
B. The Home Rule Charter of the City of Colleyville, which authorize the City Council to exercise all
powers granted to municipalities by the Constitution or the laws of the State of Texas.
Any person seeking approval of a sign or sign structure inconsistent with this Chapter, may request a
variance from, or appeal a decision of an administrative official to the Sign Board of Adjustment using
the procedures described in Chapter 1 - General Provisions of this Land Development Code.
The definitions for this Chapter are found in Chapter 2 - Definitions of this Land Development Code.
The permittee, owner, agent, person or persons having the beneficial use of the property, the owner of
the land or structure on which the sign is located, and the person in charge of erecting the sign are all
subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
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Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be subject to the penalty provision contained in Chapter 1-General Provisions of this Land
Development Code.
The following general conditions shall be applicable to all signs, except where a specific provision
contained elsewhere in this Chapter specifies a different requirement.
A. Compliance Required - No person, firm or corporation shall erect a new sign, or alter an existing
sign, or sign structure, unless said sign conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Siqn Area - The sign area permitted in this Chapter shall apply to the maximum size of a single sign
face, except where a provision allows an alternate method for calculating sign area. When the two
faces of a sign are separated by an angle of twenty (20) degrees or more, the maximum sign area
shall be the total of all non-parallel sign faces.
C. On-Premises Requirement - All signs shall be located on the same premises where the product or
merchandise being advertised is located, except where a specific provision in this Chapter provides
for off-premises advertising.
D. Maximum Heiqht - In determining the maximum height of a sign, no sign shall be located on a
mound where the surrounding grade has been altered by more than eighteen (18") inches for
purposes of artificially increasing the overall height of a sign above that allowed by the height
regulations in this Chapter.
E. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements - All permanent signs shall be designed and
constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 35 pounds per square foot of area.
F. Siqn Contractor Reqistration - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in
the business of erecting permanent signs in the city unless such person, firm or corporation is the
holder of a valid registration with the City to perform such work. In extending the rights and
privileges of such registration, the City of colleyville makes no statement of the technical
competency of those registered, and no manner of license is proffered.
G. Enqineerinq Requirements and Construction Standards - The construction of all signs shall comply
with the structural requirements of the City of colleyville Building Code. Where required by the Code
Official, the construction plans shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in
the State of Texas. Any electrical installations shall comply with the City of colleyville Electrical
Code.
H. Siqns in Riqht-of-Wav Prohibited - No sign shall be erected in a public right-of-way, except where a
specific provision allows such location or with the approval by the City Council of a Right-ot-Way
Encroachment Agreement.
I. Interference with Safety Provisions - No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of
its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free ingress or egress of any fire escape,
exit, standpipe, or window, or obstruct any required ventilator or door stairway.
J. Illumination - No sign located in a residential zoning district shall be illuminated, except where
illumination is provided by a specific provision in this Chapter. Such sign illumination shall not
produce glare or direct illumination across the property lines of the premises.
K. Loss of Required Parkinq - No sign shall be constructed within the limits of a parking area that
results in a reduction in the number of required parking spaces.
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L. Siqns in Planned Unit Developments and property with a Special Use Permit - All signs shall comply
with the regulations in this Chapter, unless an ordinance for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a
Special Use Permit (SUP) contains a specific provision that varies from the regulations in this
Chapter.
A. Permit Required - No permit shall be issued unless the proposed sign complies with the
requirements of this Chapter and furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect a new sign,
relocate, enlarge or replace an existing sign, or sign face, regulated by this Chapter without first
obtaining a permit from the Building Permit Office, except where an exemption is specifically
provided for in this Chapter.
B. Permit Fee - Where a permit is required by this Chapter, no application for a sign permit shall be
approved which is not accompanied by an application fee in accordance with the applicable fee
schedule. Said fee schedule shall be established by the City Council. The Enforcement Officer shall
not issue a sign permit to any person who has previously failed or refused to pay any fees or costs
assessed against him under the provisions of this code, until such fees are paid.
C. Application for Siqn Permit - An application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms
furnished by the Code Official. Such application shall contain sufficient information as determined by
the Code Official, including plans of the proposed sign, whereby the Code Official may determine
compliance with this Chapter.
D. Permit Expiration - A sign permit shall be valid for not more than 180 days from the date of issuance
of the permit, except where a specific time period is provided elsewhere in this Chapter.
E. Temporary Siqn Permit - Where required by this Chapter, a sign permit for a temporary sign shall be
valid only for the period specified by the Code Official. A temporary sign which has not been
removed on or before the last day authorized by the sign permit shall be deemed a violation of this
Chapter.
F. Permit Revocable - The Code Official may suspend or revoke any sign permit issued in error or on
the basis of incorrect or false information supplied, or whenever such permit was issued in violation
of any provision of this chapter. Any sign constructed that is the subject of a revoked permit shall be
removed by the person in control of the sign or premises upon which the sign is located within ten
(10) days of written notice of revocation. Notice of revocation shall be deemed to have been
received when deposited in the mail, addressed to the owner of the premises, the owner of the sign,
and or the tenant for whose benefit the sign is erected as listed on the permit application.
G. Inspections - All signs shall be subject to inspection by the Code Official, who shall establish
inspection procedures.
H. Investiqation Fees - Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Chapter has been
commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit
may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected,
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the
amount of the permit fee.
The following signs or forms of advertising shall be exempt from the regulations contained in Chapter:
A. Any sign erected by or under the authority of the City of colleyville on property owned by the City of
Colleyville.
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B. Street identification signs, public notices, and warning signs installed by any City, County, State or
Federal agency.
C. Residential nameplates or subdivision identification plaques attached to a perimeter screening wall
not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
D. Historical markers placed by a city, county, state or national historical preservation organization.
E. Official vehicle inspection station signs, holiday lights and decorations, or works of art.
F. Signs located on a premise or inside a building and which are not displayed so as to be legible from
a public street. These would include, but not limited to, such signs as credit card decals, hours of
operation signs, emergency contact information, barber poles, etc.
G. On-site traffic control signs on commercial properties, such as Stop, Yield, and similar traffic control
signs.
H. "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by City Ordinance.
I. "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
J. Underground utility warning signs not exceeding one (1) square foot in size and similar safety signs.
K. Signs on railway property, which references the operation of such railway.
L. Security Warning, Neighborhood Watch or Crime Watch signs under two (2) square feet.
M. Flags, emblems and insignia of any governmental body.
N. Corporate flags displayed on a freestanding pole, which do not exceed 35 feet in height. The flag
shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. The flagpole shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from
the front property line and 8 feet from the side property line.
O. Drive-through menu boards not located in front of the building.
16. Scoreboards, including the identification of donors.
A. Permit - A permit shall be required prior to construction of any Permanent Freestanding Sign, except
where an exemption is specifically provided in these regulations. A permit shall be required for the
removal and replacement of an interchangeable panel for a sign structure designed for such specific
purpose.
B. Certificate of Occupancy Required - A Permanent Freestanding Sign shall only be allowed where a
business exists with a valid Certificate of Occupancy or where a Certificate of Occupancy has been
submitted for the premises on which the sign is to be located.
C. Construction Standards - The construction of all Permanent Freestanding Signs shall comply with
the structural requirements of the colleyville Building Code. No permanent wood signs shall be
allowed.
D. Illumination - A Permanent Freestanding Sign may be illuminated. All electrical facilities shall
require separate electrical permits and shall be installed in accordance with the City of colleyville
Electrical Code. Lighting shall be installed so as to avoid any glare or reflection onto adjacent
property, or create a traffic hazard on a public street. When determined necessary by the Code
Official, illuminated signs shall be shielded to minimize glare on residentially zoned property.
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E. Pedestrian Clearance - No Permanent Freestanding Sign may project over a pedestrian walkway,
unless there is a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance provided from the bottom of the sign to the
grade below the sign.
F. Public Riqht-of-Way - No Permanent Freestanding Sign shall project over or into a public right-of-
way, except where a specific provision in this Chapter provides for a sign within a right-of-ways or
with approval by the City Council of a Right-of-Way Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement. A sign
may encroach over or into a public access easement that is located on private property, provided a
minimum of eight (8') feet of clearance is provided over a walkway and a minimum of fourteen (14')
feet of clearance is provided over a driving area.
G. Commercial Driveway Visibility Trianqles -
No sign, including the pole of a sign, shall
be erected or maintained in such a manner
so as to obstruct or interfere with a clear line
of sight for the drivers of approaching motor
vehicles within a visibility triangle located on
each side of a commercial driveway which
intersects with a public street right-of-way or
public access easement. The triangular
area shall be formed by extending from the
imaginary intersection point of the street
right-of-way line with the edge of the driveway a distance of fifteen (15) feet and connecting these
points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. Within this triangle, vision shall be clear at
elevations between thirty inches (30") and nine feet (9') above the average curb grade.
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H. Attachments to Freestandinq Siqn - No guys, braces, attachments, banners, flags, balloons, or other
similar devices shall be attached to any permanent freestanding sign.
No Permanent Freestanding Sign shall be constructed or displayed unless said sign is in compliance
with the sign classifications and standards contained in this Section.
A. General Business Siqns - The purpose of a General Business Sign is to identify the name of a
business, profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises where
the sign is located. A General Business Sign may provide advertising for a single or multi-tenant
occupancy. All General Business Signs shall be subject to the following additional regulations:
1. Construction Design: All General Business Signs shall be designed and constructed as a
monument sign as defined in this Land Development Code.
2. Districts Permitted: General Business Signs shall be allowed only in zoning districts in
accordance with Table 7-1.
3. Maximum Number: One General Business Sign shall be allowed for each 250 feet of street
frontage, or portion thereof, for each lot. Where a building encompasses more than one lot,
each lot shall qualify for a General Business Sign. If the site is a corner lot, each frontage shall
be allowed additional signs using the same formula described in this paragraph. The sign(s)
shall be located adjacent to and within the qualifying street frontage. Additional signs are not
permitted by adding different street frontages to total more than 250 feet.
4. Specifications: The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a General Business Sign
shall be in compliance with the specifications contained in Table 7-2, except where provided as
follows:
a. Maximum Area: One-hundred and twelve square feet (112 s.f.), overall structure size.
However, the area of a General Business may be increased at the rate of one (1) square
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foot of additional sign are for each two (2) linear feet of street frontage over 250 feet,
provided the sign area does not exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet. The
increase of additional sign area shall be applicable to all General Business Signs located on
the lot and situated on the same street frontage.
b. Base and Column Requirements: At a minimum, a General Business Sign shall be
constructed to include either a base or columns as described below, provided nothing herein
shall prohibit a General Business Sign from including both a base and columns.
i.
Base Option: A General Business Sign constructed with the
base option shall have a base that extends the entire length
of the face of the sign structure. Said base shall be a
minimum of eighteen inches (18") in height and shall be
constructed of brick, stone or of a material similar to that of
the primary building on the lot.
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ii.
Columns Option: A General Business Sign constructed
with the columns option shall have a column constructed
on each end of the face of the sign structure. Said
columns shall be a minimum of eighteen inches as
viewed from any elevation and extend the entire height
of the face of the sign structure. Said columns shall be
constructed of brick, stone or of a material similar to that
of the primary building on the lot.
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III. Sign Face Offset Requirement: The vertical plane of the advertising image area shall be
offset a minimum of two inches (2") from the vertical plane of the base and/or columns
required above.
iv. Non-compliant Signs: A General Business Sign that does not meet the requirements of
this Section shall be limited to seventy
c. Maximum Height: Eight feet (8'). Where a street frontage exceeds 250 feet, the height of a
General Business Sign may be increased at the rate of one foot (1') of additional sign height
for each additional twenty-five feet (25') of lot frontage over 250 feet, not to exceed fifteen
feet (15') in height. The increase of additional sign height shall be applicable to all General
Business Signs located on the lot and situated on the same street frontage.
d. Minimum Setback: Eight feet (8') from an abutting street right-of-way. Thirty feet (30') from
any side or rear property line adjacent to another property.
e. Minimum Thickness: The advertising image area of a General Business Sign shall not be
less than four and one-half inches (4-%") between vertical face planes.
f. Landscaping: Where a General Business Sign is constructed with an open area between the
ground and bottom of the sign face, there shall be planted and maintained sufficient live
shrubs to cover such opening.
5. Changeable Reader Board: A General Business Sign may include a changeable reader board
area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum sign area and
provided that no more than fifty (50) percent of the maximum allowable sign area may be used
as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a
changeable reader board. For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader board may
include an electronic message area.
6. Spacing: A General Business Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from another
General Business Sign situated on the same lot.
7. Two Frontage Lots: A lot that abuts two (2) or more street frontages shall be allowed a General
Business Sign for each street frontage, provided the minimum spacing requirements are in
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compliance.
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B. Institutional Siqns - These regulations provide for on-premises and off-premises Institutional Signs
to assist the public with the location of these types of uses.
1. On-Premises Institutional Sign: The purpose of an On-Premises Institutional Sign is to identify
schools, churches, hospitals or similar public or quasi-public institutions. One On-Premises
Institutional Sign per street frontage shall be allowed on the premises where the institution is
located and in accordance with Table 7-1. All On-Premises
Institutional Signs shall be constructed as a monument sign as
defined in this Land Development Code. The maximum area,
height, spacing, and setbacks of an On-Premises Institutional
Sign shall be in compliance with the specifications contained in
Table 7-2, provided that an On-Premises Institutional Sign
located within a commercial zoning district may comply with the
requirements of a General Business Sign.
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Institutional Sign
(On-premises)
a. Minimum Setback: Eight feet (8') from an abutting street right-of-way and thirty feet (30')
from any side or rear property line adjacent to another property.
b. Minimum Thickness: No On-Premises Institutional Sign shall be less than four and one-half
inches (4-%") between vertical face planes.
c. Changeable Reader Board: An On-premises Institutional Sign may include a changeable
reader board area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the
maximum sign area and provided that no more than fifty (50) percent of the maximum
allowable sign area may be used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not
required to change the message on a changeable reader board. For purpose of this
regulation, a changeable reader board may include an electronic message area.
2. Off-Premises Institutional Sign: The purpose of an Off-Premises
Institutional Sign is to provide direction to a school, church, hospital or
similar public or quasi-public institution. All Off-Premises Institutional
Signs shall be placed on private property with the permission of the
property owner. No more than two (2) Off-Premises Institutional Signs
shall be allowed per institution. The signs shall not exceed sixteen (16)
square feet in area nor exceed five (5) feet in height. An Off-Premises
Institutional Sign is not required to be constructed as a permanent
monument sign.
C. Multi-familv Siqns - The purpose of a Multi-family Sign is to identify the name
of a multi-family residential development. All Multi-family Signs shall be
constructed as a monument sign as defined in this Land Development Code.
One Multi-family Sign per street frontage shall be allowed in zoning districts in
accordance with Table 7-1. The maximum area, height, spacing, setbacks of a
Multi-family Sign shall be in compliance with the specifications contained in
Table 7-2 and the following additional requirements.
Max. Area
16 s. f.
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Multi-family Sign
1. Minimum Thickness: No Multi-family Sign shall be less than four and one-half inches (4-W')
between vertical face planes.
D. Subdivision Monument Siqns - The purpose of a Subdivision
Monument Sign is to identify the entryway to a subdivision. All
Subdivision Monument Signs shall be constructed as a
freestanding monument sign as defined in this Land
Development Code. A Subdivision Monument Sign shall not
obstruct the vision of automobile drivers entering and exiting the
subdivision. Two Subdivision Monument Signs shall be allowed
per subdivision entrance. Subdivision Monument Signs shall be
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allowed in accordance with Table 7-1. Subdivision Monument Signs shall not be located within a
public right-of-way except with the approval by the City Council of a Right-of-Way Joint Use
Agreement. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a Subdivision Monument Sign
shall be in compliance with the specifications contained in Table 7-2.
E. Traffic Directional Siqns - The purpose of a Traffic Directional Sign is to guide
vehicular traffic into or out of an institutional or commercial business by
identifying the public entrances and exits for vehicular traffic. Two Traffic
Directional Signs per entrance or exit shall be allowed in accordance with
Table 7-1. The maximum area and height of a Traffic Directional Sign shall
be in compliance with the specifications contained in Table 7-2, Traffic Directional Sign
The following Special Purpose Sign Districts are hereby created to provide additional signage provisions
that due to special circumstances are not applicable to all locations within the city.
A. Freewav Overlav Zone - The area situated within 250 feet from the right-of-way line of State
Highway 121 shall be defined as the Freeway Overlay Zone for the purpose of this sign regulation.
1. Freeway Pole Signs: The purpose of a Freeway Pole Sign is to identify the name of a business,
profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the sign
is located for businesses located adjacent to State Highway 121. Freeway Pole Signs shall be
subject to the following regulations.
Changeable Reader Board: A Freeway Pole Sign may include a
changeable reader board area, provided the combined gross Freeway Pole Sign
surface area does not exceed the maximum sign area and provided that no more than fifty
(50) percent of the maximum allowable sign area may be used as a changeable reader
board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a changeable reader board.
For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader board may include an electronic
message area.
a. Districts Permitted: A Freeway Pole Sign shall be allowed in
zoning districts in accordance with Table 7-1, but only for when the
sign is situated within the Freeway Overlay Zone.
b. Maximum Number: One Freeway Pole Sign and one General
Business sign shall be allowed for each lot.
c.
Specifications: The maximum area, height, spacing and setback
of a Freeway Pole Sign shall be in compliance with the
specifications contained in Table 7-2.
d.
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No permit for a Permanent Freestanding Sign shall be issued nor shall a Permanent Freestanding
Sign be constructed or displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-1
below:
Table 7 - 1
Allowable Districts for Permanent Freestanding Signs
Residential Commercial Special
Permit Districts Districts Districts
Sign Classification Required
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General Business Signs Y p P P P P P P (1)
Freeway Pole Signs Y (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
Institutional Signs Y p P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Multi-family Signs Y p (3)
Subdivision Monument Signs Y P P P P P P P P P
Traffic Directional Signs Y (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) P P P P P P P (1)
Notes for Table 7-1:
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses
(2) Permitted in the Freeway Overlay Zone
(3) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows multi-family uses
(4) Permitted for Institutional uses in the applicable districts
Legend: 0= Sign permitted in this district
~= Sign permitted in this district
per special footnote
No permit for a Permanent Freestanding Sign shall be issued nor shall a Permanent Freestanding Sign
be constructed or displayed that exceeds the maximum area, height and minimum setback requirements
contained in Table 7-2 below:
Table 7 - 2
Area, Height and Setback for Permanent Freestanding Signs
Minimum Minimum Minimum
Maximum Maximum Front Side Spacing Special
Type of Sign Sign Sign Property Property BIT Next Conditions
Area Height Line Line Free-Stand.
Setback (1) Setback Sign
General Business Signs 112 s. f. (2) 8 ft. (2) 8 ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. (7) 1 per 250' street frontage
Freeway Pole Signs 250 s. f. 35 ft. 8 ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. (7) 1 per lot (3)
Institutional Signs (on-premises) 45sf.(4) 5 ft. 8 ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. 1 per street frontage
Institutional Signs (off-premises) 16 s f. 5 ft. none none none Maximum of two signs
Multi-family Signs 25 s. f. 5 ft. 8 ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. 1 per street frontage
Subdivision Monument Signs 45 s. f. 5 ft. Oft. Oft. (5) nfa Maximum 2 per entrance
Traffic Directional Signs (6) 6 s. f. 30 inches Oft. Oft. Oft. 2 per curb cut
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Notes for Table 7-2:
(1) Any street frontage shall be considered a front property line
(2) Additional sign area and additional sign height shall be allowed for lots having more than 250' of frontage.
(3) Only within 250 feet of Hwy. 121 right-of-way.
(4) An on-premises Institutional Sign located in a non-residential zoning district may be constructed in accordance with
the General Business Sign regulations for the applicable zoning district.
(5) Signs on a street island must be designed to permit appropriate driver visibility- encroachment agreement required.
(6) Spacing requirements for Freestanding Signs are not applicable to Traffic Directional Signs.
(7) 100 feet between signs when signs are located on the same lot.
A. Permit - A permit shall be required prior to construction of any Permanent Attached Sign.
B. Illumination - A Permanent Attached Sign may be illuminated.
C. Pedestrian Clearance - A Permanent Attached Sign shall maintain a minimum of eight (8) feet of
clearance from the bottom of the sign to the grade below over a pedestrian walkway.
D. Vehicular Clearance - A Permanent Attached Sign shall maintain a minimum of fourteen (14) feet of
clearance from the bottom of the sign over any driving area below the sign.
E. Encroachment of Easements or Riqht-of-Way - No Permanent Attached Sign shall project over or
into a public easement or right-of-way, except with the approval by the City Council of an Easement
Encroachment and Right-of-Way Joint Use Agreement.
No permit for a Permanent Attached Sign shall be issued nor shall a Permanent Attached Sign be
constructed or displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-3. Permanent
Attached Signs shall comply with the applicable sign classifications and standards contained in this
Section.
A. Awninq Siqns - The purpose of an Awning Sign is to provide an
advertising message on the face of an awning. An awning may extend
across the entire width of a building or tenant space. An awning may
extend above the apparent roof line of the building, provided the awning
extends across the entire width of the building. An awning shall not
exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign area on an awning shall not
exceed 20% of the area of the awning and shall extend for no more than
50% of the length of the awning. A permit shall be required for an
Awning Sign. Awning signs may be illuminated.
B. Canopy Siqns - A canopy sign shall be no greater in size than 20% of
the face of the canopy of which it is a part or to which it is attached and
shall not extend beyond the face of the canopy either vertically or
horizontally. An illuminated strip may be incorporated into the canopy.
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C. Proiectinq Siqns - The purpose of a Projecting Sign is to identify the Canopy Signs
name of a business, profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the
premises where the sign is located by providing an advertising message that is perpendicular to the
wall of the building to which it is attached. A Projecting Sign shall be allowed in zoning districts in
accordance with Table 7-3 and shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Number of Signs: One (1) Projecting Sign shall be allowed for each single tenant building or for
each tenant in a multi-occupancy structure. However, no tenant storefront shall have a
Projecting Sign in combination with a Wall Sign on the same building elevation.
2. Maximum Area: A Projecting Sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. The plane of the
message area shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the plane of the message area on the
opposite side of the sign.
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3. Horizontal Projection: A Projecting Sign shall not project more than
four (4) feet from any wall facing and shall not be closer than two (2)
feet from a curb line. A Projecting Sign shall not extend above the
apparent roof line of the building.
4. Clearance: Every Projecting Sign shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet above the grade over a walking area or fourteen (14) feet over a
vehicular maneuvering area. Projection Signs shall not project over
any property line or right-of-way line.
5. Illumination: A Projecting Sign may be illuminated.
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D. Wall Siqns - A Wall Sign shall only be allowed over the premises which it advertises and may be
illuminated; provided, however, illuminated wall signs on rear building facades are prohibited. Wall
Signs shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Maximum Area: The total area of all Wall Signs on a
single tenant building or occupancy space of a multi-
tenant building shall not exceed the product of two times
the lineal width of the wall on which such signs are
located. For purpose of this regulation, on multi-tenant
buildings, the width of each lease space shall be used to
calculate each sign width.
2. Maximum Height: Six feet (6'), provided that no Wall
Sign shall extend above the wall to which it is attached.
3. Maximum Width: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the
width of the wall area to which it is attached. When
more than one wall sign is used, the combination of the
sign widths, when placed side by side, shall not exceed
seventy-five (75%) of the width of the wall to which they
are attached.
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4. Horizontal Projection: No Wall Sign shall project from the vertical plane of the wall more than
eighteen inches (18").
E. Subdivision Wall Siqns or Plaques - Subdivision wall signs
or plaques shall not exceed 30 square feet in area.
Subdivision wall signs or plaques are limited to two per
subdivision entryway and may be illuminated. A Subdivision
wall sign or plaque shall be attached to a fence or screening
wall. For purposes of this regulation, the size of the graphic
and sign text shall be used to measure sign size.
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No permit for a Permanent Attached Sign shall be issued nor shall a Permanent Attached Sign be
constructed or displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-3 below:
Table 7 - 3
Allowable Districts for Permanent Attached Signs
Residential Commercial Special
Permit Districts Districts Districts
Sign Classification Required
(Yor N) It') 0 0 0 w C LL J: 0 Z U N C') ....I C) C
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Awning Signs Y p P P P P P (1)
Canopy Signs Y p P P P P P (1)
Projecting Signs Y p P P P P P (1)
Subdivision Wall Signs or Y p P P P P P P P P P
Plaaues
Wall Signs Y p P P P P P (1)
Notes for Table 7-3:
Legend: 0= Sign permitted in this district
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses
~= Sign permitted in this district
per special footnote
The following classifications of Temporary Signs shall be allowed, provided such signs comply with the
general conditions contained in this Section.
A. Aqricultural Siqns - The purpose of an Agricultural Sign is to identify the
temporary seasonal sales of produce, crops, animals or poultry that are
produced or raised on the farm or ranch on which the sign is placed. Agricultural
Signs may be displayed in zoning districts in accordance with Table 7-4. The
minimum lot size where an Agricultural Sign may be displayed is one (1) acre.
The maximum gross surface area of the sign shall be 32 square feet.
Agricultural signs shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet.
Max. Area
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B. Community Special Event Siqns -The purpose of this regulation is to provide temporary advertising
for certain community special events sponsored by public and quasi-public agencies located within
the corporate limits of the City of colleyville. Signs shall be allowed in accordance with the following:
1. City of Colleyville: Signs advertising an event conducted and
sponsored by the City of Colleyville may be placed on any
private property or in the public right-of-way adjacent to the
private property with the approval of the adjacent property
owner. Signs placed within the public right-of-way shall be
situated not more than five feet (5') from the right-of-way line
and shall not block vehicular visibility. Signs shall not exceed six
(6) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.
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2. Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District: Signs advertising an event conducted and
sponsored by the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District may be placed on property
owned by the Grapevine-colleyville Independent School District, but only on property where the
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event is being held. Signs may also be placed within the public right-of-way adjacent to property
where the event is being held. Signs placed within the right-of-way shall be situated not more
than five feet (5') from the right-of-way line and shall not block vehicular visibility. Signs shall not
exceed six (6) square feet in area and four feet (4') in height.
3. Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce: Signs advertising the colleyville Business Expo
sponsored by the colleyville Chamber of Commerce may be placed on any private property or in
the public right-of-way adjacent to the private property with the approval of the adjacent property
owner. Signs placed within the public right-of-way shall be situated not more than five feet (5')
from the right-of-way line and shall not block vehicular visibility. Signs shall not exceed six (6)
square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.
4. Duration: Signs for City of Colleyville sponsored events may be erected for any length of time.
Signs for Grapevine-colleyville Independent School District and Area Chamber of Commerce
sponsored events shall be allowed for seven (7) days prior to the activity and shall be removed
not later than the first business day after the activity.
5. Permit: No permit or permit fee shall be required.
C. Construction Trades Siqns - The purpose of a Construction Trades Sign is
to denote the architect, engineer, financial institution or building trades
contractor involved in a construction project. Construction Trades Signs
shall be regulated as either commercial or residential, which shall be allowed
in accordance with Table 7-4. The maximum area, height, spacing and
setbacks of a Construction Trades Sign shall be in accordance with the
specifications contained in Table 7-5.
Construction Trades Signs shall not be erected until a building permit has been
submitted for building construction and shall be removed upon completion of the
construction project or occupancy of the structure, whichever is applicable.
Construction Trades Signs shall not be illuminated. No permit or fee shall be
required for a Construction Trades Sign.
D. Development Siqns - The purpose of a Development Sign is to advertise a
proposed residential subdivision or commercial project. A Development Sign
shall be allowed per in accordance with Table 7-4. A Development Sign shall
not be illuminated. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a
Development Sign shall not exceed the specifications contained in Table 7-5.
No permit or fee shall be required for a Development Sign,
Max. Area
96 S. f.
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Construction Trades Sign
(commercial)
Construction Trades Sign
(reSidential)
Max. Area
96 s. f.
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A Development Sign shall be removed when the project is 90% complete or within three years from
start of construction, whichever is less. For the purpose of this provision, a subdivision shall be
deemed 90% complete when 90% of the lots within the subdivision are sold.
E. Garaqe Sale Siqns - The purpose of a Garage Sale Sign is to announce the sale of household
possessions. Garage Sale Signs shall be allowed in any zoning district in accordance with Table 7-
4. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a Garage Sale Sign shall not exceed the
specifications contained in Table 7-5 and shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Duration: A Garage Sale Sign shall not be posted more than twenty-four
(24) hours prior to the beginning of the sale and shall be removed within
twenty-four (24) hours following the end of the sale.
2. Illumination: A Garage Sale Sign shall not be illuminated.
3. Permit: No permit or fee shall be required for any Garage Sale Sign.
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(residential)
4. Single-family residential on-premises: A Garage Sale Sign shall be located only on the premises
where the garage sale is being conducted and where there is an existing residential use.
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5. Neighborhood-wide garage sales: Two Garage Sale Signs per
subdivision entrance shall be allowed for a neighborhood-wide
garage sale sponsored by a Homeowner's Association (HOA).
The Garage Sale Sign may be off-premises from where the actual
garage sale is conducted, but the sign shall be located on
property, including a street right-of-way, that is within the limits of
the Homeowner's Association. The HOA must be registered with
the colleyville Code Enforcement Department.
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32 s. f. (0
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(neighborohood wide)
F. Home Occupation Siqns - (refer to Chapter 3 of the Land Development Code regarding Home
Occupations ).
G. Model Home Siqns - The purpose of a model home sign is to provide
advertising of a typical completed residential dwelling. A model home sign
shall be allowed in any residential zoning district in accordance with Table 7-
4, provided the sign and the model home are located in the subdivision being
developed. Model home signs are limited to one per premises. A model
home sign shall be issued for a period of 24 months, provided if the model
home is sold prior to the expiration of the 24 month period, the sign shall be
removed when the sale is completed. The maximum area, height, spacing
and setbacks of a Model Home sign shall not exceed the specifications
contained in Table 7-5.
H. Pole Banners - Pole Banners may be erected on utility and other
designated poles within the public right-of-way subject to the following
restrictions:
1. A permit is required from the building permit office.
2. Pole banners may only be erected by a non-profit organization for the
purpose of advertising a function or event to which the general public
is invited.
3. Approved pole banners may be installed for a period of time not to
exceed twenty-one (21) days, and must be removed on the first
business day after the last day of the event.
4. Pole banner wording is limited to event names and dates only. Any
commercial message of a sponsor is limited to twenty-five percent
(25%) of the sign area.
5. Pole banners may occupy no more than thirty-five (35) square feet in
area per pole, may be no closer than ten feet (10') to the ground, and
may have a maximum height of thirty-five feet (35') from the ground.
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6. Pole banners may be installed only on poles identified by the City that include the appropriate
hardware for such installation.
7. For purposes-of safety and appearance, all pole banners must be designed in accordance with
criteria set forth by the city for purposes of safety, etc.
8. Pole banner installation applications must be submitted no later than four weeks prior to the
desired installation date to facilitate coordination with other requests for special events.
Applications shall be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
I. Political Siqns - A Political Sign shall be allowed in any zoning district. No Political Sign shall be
attached to any utility, light, or traffic signal pole. A Political Sign shall not be illuminated. Political
Signs shall not be placed upon public property or within any public street right-of-way. No Political
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Sign shall block vehicular visibility.
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Political Signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area nor exceed four (4)
feet in height.
Political signs shall not be erected more than 30 days prior to the date of the election
and shall be removed within seven (7) days after said election. The maximum area,
height, spacing, and setbacks of a Political Sign shall be in compliance with the
specifications contained in Table 7-5. No permit or fee shall be required for a
Political Sign.
J. Real Estate Siqns (Commercial) - The purpose of a commercial Real Estate
Sign is to advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which said sign
is located. A commercial Real Estate Sign shall be allowed in accordance with
Table 7-4. A commercial Real Estate Sign shall not be illuminated. The
maximum area and height of a commercial Real Estate Sign shall be in
accordance with Table 7-5. Commercial Real Estate Signs shall be removed
within 7 days following the completion of the sale, rental or lease of the
premises. No permit or permit fee shall be required for a commercial Real
Estate Sign.
K. Real Estate Siqns (Residential) - The purpose of a residential Real Estate Sign
is to advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which said sign is
located. A residential Real Estate Sign shall not be illuminated. A residential
Real Estate Sign shall be allowed in a residential district in accordance with
Table 7-4. The maximum area and height of a residential Real Estate Sign shall
be in accordance with Table 7-5. All signs shall be removed within 7 days
following the completion of the sale, rental or lease of the premises. No permit of
permit fee shall be required for a residential Real Estate Sign.
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12 s. f.
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96 s. f.
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(residential)
L. Temporary Business Siqns - The purpose of a Temporary Business Sign is to provide advertising
for specific periods of time to identify the name of a business, profession, service, product or activity
conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the sign is located.
1. Requirements: Temporary Business Signs shall be in compliance with the following additional
regulations:
a. Maximum number: One per occupancy.
b. Illumination: None allowed.
c. Permit Requirements: A Temporary Business Sign permit shall not be valid for more than
30 consecutive days and there shall be a thirty (30) day non-display period between permits.
No more than three Temporary Business Sign permits shall be issued per calendar year per
business occupancy
d. Permit Fee: A permit fee shall be charged for a Temporary Business Sign. The permit fee
shall be established by City Council.
e. Districts Allowed: Temporary Business Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts in
accordance with Table 7-4.
2.
Types of Temporary Business Signs: A business tenant may choose anyone of the following
types of sign structures:
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a. Banner Signs: A Banner Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet
nor exceed six (6) feet in height. Banners shall be kept in good repair
and remain firmly anchored or secured. A Banner Sign may be
freestanding or attached to the structure, but shall not be suspended
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below the apparent lower edge of an overhanging covered walkway.
b. Sandwich Board Signs: The purpose of a Sandwich Board Sign is to provide temporary
advertising during business hours of a commercial occupancy.
(1). Maximum height and area shall be according to the following table:
Maximum heights and areas of
Sandwich Board Signs
Max. Max.
Area Height
Located on a sidewalk 8 s. f. 4 feet
Located in a yard 24 s. f. 6 feet
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(3). Placement: Only allowed on private property, but may be located on a public sidewalk,
provided a width of four feet (4') shall remain free from intrusion.
M. Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Siqns - The purpose of Weekend Builder I Real Estate
Open House Signs is to assist the general public by providing direction to available residential
properties in colleyville. Signs that advertise developments located outside the corporate limits of
colleyville shall be prohibited.
1. Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Signs may be placed on
private property or in the public right-of-way with the approval of the
adjacent property owner, provided the advertiser has a valid annual
permit required by these regulations. Signs placed within the public
right-of-way shall be situated not more than five feet (5') from the right-
of-way line and shall be no closer than three (3) feet from the edge of Weekend Builder
the sign to the edge of the street pavement. No Weekend Builder I and
Real Estate Open House Sign
Real Estate Open House Sign shall block vehicular visibility. Approval
of an annual permit does not grant unlimited access or use of the public right-of-way, therefore, it
shall be the responsibility of the builder, owner, or real estate agency to secure permission of the
property owner for placement of the signs on private property or in the adjacent street right-of-
way.
2. A builder, developer, or real estate agency must be registered with the City of colleyville to
qualify and participate as a weekend advertiser or for open house signs. An annual permit is
required for each builder, developer or real estate agency, which shall expire on December 31
each year. The permit fee shall be established by separate ordinance approved by the City
Council.
Note: For purpose of this regulation a real estate agency shall be defined as the real estate
broker or owner holding a franchised agency.
3. A Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area
and four (4) in height. No sign shall be placed on trees, utility poles, traffic control signs or within
a street median or encroach over a sidewalk.
4. Maximum number of Weekend Builder Signs: The maximum number of signs displayed at any
one time for a Weekend Builder shall not exceed twenty (20) signs for any subdivision.
5. Maximum number of Real Estate Open House Signs: The maximum number of signs displayed
at anyone time by a real estate agency shall not exceed twenty (20) signs, provided no more
than three (3) signs shall be displayed within a right-of-way for any single residential property.
Real estate open house signs shall be limited to directing traffic to an open house.
6. Except as noted, these signs may be exhibited from 12:00 noon on Friday till 12:00 noon on the
following Monday. A holiday falling on a Friday or a Monday will be considered as part of the
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weekend.
N. Window Siqns - Window signs may be placed so as not to obscure more than 25% of the visible
window area. Where multiple windows exist, fronting on the single elevation, the 75% visibility shall
be maintained for the total window area on said elevation.
O. Temporary Construction Entrance Siqns - The enforcement officer is hereby authorized to approve
temporary signs to direct traffic to the entrance of a commercial business when the driveway that
provides access to the business or the street immediately abutting the business is under
construction.
No Temporary Sign shall be displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-4
below.
Table 7-4
Permitted Districts for Temporary Signs
Residential Districts Commercial Districts Special
Permit Districts
Sign Classification Required
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Agricultural Signs N p P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Community Special Event Signs N P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Construction Trades Signs N p P P P P P (1)
(Commercial)
Construction Trades Signs N p P P P P P P P P (2)
(Residential)
Development Signs N P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Garage Sale Signs (3) N P P P P P P P P (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
Home Occupation Signs N See Home Occupations in Chapter 3 of the Land Development Code
Model Home Signs y P P P P P P P P (2)
Pole Banners Y See Section 7-175.H
Political Signs N P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P (1)
Real Estate Sign (Commercial) N p P P P P P (2)
Real Estate Sign (Residential) N P P P P P P P P P (1)
Temporary Business Signs y p p p p p P (1)
Banner Signs y (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) P P P P P P (1)
Sandwich Board Signs y p p p p p P (1)
Special Sales Signs Y (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) P P P P P P (1)
Weekend Builder / RE Signs y See Section 7-175.M
Notes for Table 7-4:
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses.
(2) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows residential uses.
(3) Property must contain a residential use.
(4) Where an Institutional use occupies the premises
Legend 0 = Sign permitted in this district
[ED = Sign permitted in this district
per footnote
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All Temporary Signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in Table 7-5:
Table 7-5
Maximum Area, Height and Setback of Temporary Signs
I Front Side
Max. Max. Property Property Special
Type of Sign ! Area Height Line Line Conditions
, Setback Setback
Agricultural Signs 32 s. f. 6 ft. none none one acre lot min.
Community Special Events Signs 6 s. f. 4 ft. none none none
Construction Trades Signs (Commercial) 96 s. f. 10 ft. none none none
Construction Trades Signs (Residential) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none none
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Development Signs I 96 s. f. 10 ft. none none none
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Garage Sale Signs (single-family residential) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none 1 per frontage
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Garage Sale Signs (neighborhood-wide) 32 s. f. 6 ft. none none 2 per subdivision
entrance
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Model Home Signs 32 s.f. 6 ft. none none 24 months
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Pole Banners See Section 7-175.H for regulations
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Political Signs 12 s. f. 6 ft. none none none
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Real Estate Signs (Commercial) 96 s. f. 10 ft. none none none
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Real Estate Signs (Residential) 12 s. f. 6 ft. none none none
Temporary Business Signs
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Banner Signs 50 s. f. 6 ft. none none 3 permits per
calendar year I 30
Sandwich Board Signs (Located in a yard) 24 s. f. 6 ft. none none days between
I permits I permits
Sandwich Board Signs (Located on a sidewalk) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none valid for 30 days
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Weekend Builder / Real Estate Open House Sign See Section 7-175.M for regulations
A. Grand Openinqs - The purpose of the Grand Opening signage provision is to allow the enforcement
official to issue a permit to a new business, or to a business that has substantially remodeled, as
defined herein, for the purpose of obtaining special advertisement signage for a temporary period.
The following regulations apply to Grand Opening signage permits:
1. Eligibility: Upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and within one year thereafter, a
business shall be allowed to receive a Grand Opening Sign permit when one of the following
conditions applies:
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a. When a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued to the new business, or
b. When a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued to an existing business, which has
substantially remodeled and the cost of the renovation exceeds sixty (60) percent of the
current value of the building, or lease-space, excluding the value of the land, according to
the most recently approved tax roll.
2. Allowable Signs: Signs may include a combination of pennants, tethered or inflatable balloons,
and one (1) Temporary Business sign. The height and area of such signs shall be limited to the
applicable regulations for the sign classification. A temporary business sign may be placed off-
premises with the permission of the property owner during the period of the Grand Opening Sign
permit. The permit holder shall be the responsible party for compliance with the Grand Opening
Sign Permit regulations.
3. Duration: A Grand Opening Sign permit shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) consecutive
calendar days. No permit fee shall be required for a Grand Opening Sign permit. The use of a
Grand Opening Sign permit shall have no affect on the number of subsequent temporary sign
permits that may be authorized for a business occupancy.
Exception: A permit for a search light shall be a separate permit and not be granted any rights
authorized under the Grand Opening Provisions of this Section.
B. Search Liqhts - A search light may be used as a sign in any non-residential zoning district. A search
light shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any public right-of-way and positioned so that all
beams of light emitted have a minimum angle of 30 degrees from grade level. A search light may
not generate light of an intensity in excess of 1,600 million foot candle power. No more than four
beams of light may be projected from any premises. All search lights must be designed and
maintained so as to prevent any light from being directed at any portion of a street or adjoining
property. No light emitted shall be of such intensity to cause impairment of the vision of the driver of
any vehicle upon a public right-of-way or private roadway. No search light may be operated
between the hours of 11:00 P.M., and 7:00 A.M. Permits for search lights shall be limited to periods
of 7 consecutive days and permits shall be limited to one per premises for each 6 month period.
C. Maior Shoppinq Center Overlav Zone - The purpose of a major shopping center overlay zone is to
reduce the overall number of signs situated along a public street by providing shared advertising
privileges within a major development and by providing off-premises advertising alternatives for
businesses located on lots which do not have frontage along a major public transportation
thoroughfare. Developments which satisfy the criteria contained in this Section shall qualify for the
sign provisions contained in this Section.
1. General Qualification Criteria: A commercial development which has a single or multi-
occupancy building containing a minimum of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of
floor area and situated on a single platted lot or on two or more contiguous platted lots shall
qualify as a Major Shopping Center Overlay Zone. In addition to those lots which satisfy the
general qualification criteria described in this paragraph, any adjacent or non-adjacent lots
platted within the development that are platted under the same subdivision name shall also be
eligible the sign provisions contained in this Section.
2. Shared and Off-Premises Sign age Privileges: A lot located within the limits of a major shopping
center overlay zone may contain a sign that advertises a single or multi-tennant business
occupancy located on another lot within the same major shopping center overlay zone, provided
that the sign structure complies with the regulations applicable to the type of sign constructed.
3. Major Shopping Center Entry-Wall Signs and
Plaques: The purpose of a Major Shopping
Center Entry-Wall Sign and Plaque is to identify a
major shopping center and the name of a
business, profession, service, product or activity
conducted, sold or offered within the major
shopping center. Two sign structures shall be
allowed per vehicular entrance and may be
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illuminated. The maximum height of the entry-wall structure shall not exceed five (5) feet. The
maximum area of a Sign Plaque shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. There shall be a
minimum of three (3) feet spacing between Sign Plaques.
The signs described in this Section shall be prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of
colleyville.
A. Off-Premises Siqns - Off premises signs, including billboards, are prohibited in the City of
colleyville, except where specifically allowed by these regulations.
B. Obscene Siqns - It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign any obscene, indecent
or immoral matter.
C. Portable Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed on the premises owned or controlled
by him a portable sign. No person shall attach any sign to a trailer, or similar mobile structure,
where the primary use of such structure is to provide a base for such sign or to constitute the sign
itself. A temporary sign allowed by these regulations may be constructed on skids where there is no
opportunity for the sign supports to be installed in the ground.
D. Vehicle Siqns - No vehicle containing a sign that is large enough to be discernable from a public
right-of-way shall be parked within forty (40) feet of a public right-of-way where the intended purpose
is its use as a sign for the subject matter displayed on the vehicle.
E. Roof Siqn - Signs mounted on roofs or above a parapet are not permitted.
F. Paintinq, Markinq, Attachinq, Materials to Streets, Sidewalks. etc. - No person shall attach any sign,
whether consisting of paper, plastic, or paint, or stencil or write any name, number (except house
numbers), or otherwise mark on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, street, whether public or private, utility
pole. public building, fence or structure except as allowed by the sign code.
G. Attachinq Siqns to Fences or Utilitv Poles - No person shall attach a sign to a fence or a utility pole,
except a small sign identifying the name of the fence company not discernable from the street.
H. Movinq and Flashinq Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or
controlled by him any illuminated, animated, moving or flashing sign, with the following exceptions:
1. Only a sign, which has illumination, that is turned on and off, changed in light intensity, color or
copy, at a rate equivalent to, or no more often than every five (5) minutes, is permitted. It is
further provided that a sign, which uses illumination to provide time of day and/or temperature,
only shall not constitute a flashing sign.
2. No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon a premises owned or controlled by him any
illuminated sign within 150 feet of property within a residentially zoned district unless the lighting
is shielded from view of the residentially zoned district and indirect light does not exceed 1/2
lumen measured from any property line of the residentially zoned district.
3. No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon a premises owned by him or controlled by
him in a residentially zoned district any illuminated sign.
I. Balloons and Inflatable Advertisinq - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed as a sign, any
balloon, flag, pennant or other floating or inflatable advertising device anchored to the ground or to
any other structure, except as allowed by a Grand Opening Sign Permit.
J. Non-Combustible Material - Any sign with either direct or indirect illumination which is attached to
the sign shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. Such signs shall be supported by non-
combustible supports, which with respect to freestanding signs are in a finished condition.
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Unfinished metal is not allowed.
K. Simulation of Traffic Control Siqns - No sign shall obstruct the free and clear vision at any location,
where as a result of the position, size, movement, shape, color, fashion, manner or intensity of
illumination or any other characteristics, such sign may interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Nor shall any person erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or controlled by him any
sign in such a manner as to interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with, any authorized
traffic sign, signal, or device, including, without limitation, signs making use of the words "stop," "go,"
"look," "slow," "danger," or any other similar word, phrase, symbol or character, or employ any red,
yellow, orange, green or other colored lamp or light in such a manner as to cause confusion or
otherwise interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
L. Non-Defined Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or
controlled by him any sign that is not specifically allowed by this Chapter.
No person shall allow a sign located on a premises owned by him or which he has control of to display or
contain any of the following defects or conditions:
A. where the elements of the surface or background can be seen as viewed from the intended viewing
distance to have portions of the finished material flaked, broken off, missing or otherwise not in
harmony or consistency with the rest of the surface; or
B. where the structural supports or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented, deteriorated or
torn; or
C. where a panel is visibly cracked or in the case of wood and other similar products, splintered in such
a way as to constitute unsightly or harmful conditions-, or
D. the sign, or its elements are twisted leaning or at angles other than those at which it was originally
erected; or
E. where the message or wording can no longer be clearly read by a person with normal eyesight
under normal viewing conditions; or
F. where the sign or its elements are not in compliance with the requirements of any building, electrical,
sign or other type of code construction standards adopted by the City of colleyville.
A. Authoritv - The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this Chapter.
B. Riqht of Entrv - Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this
Chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer or his authorized representative may enter such building or
premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Code
Enforcement Officer by this Chapter, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall
first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, he
shall first make a reasonable effort to located the owner or other persons having charge or control of
the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Code Enforcement Officer or
his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
C. Removal of Certain Siqns Upon Notice - When a sign is constructed or erected in violation of these
regulations, the property owner and/or tenant shall be given notice to remove said sign or alter said
sign so as to comply with the regulations contained in this Chapter. Notice shall require compliance
with these regulations within not more than ten (10) days from the date notice is served. Notice may
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be hand delivered or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the property owner at the
address shown on the most current tax roll of the City, or the tenant as shown on the utility billing
records of the City. If the owner cannot be found, or if the notice is refused, or if the notice is
returned by the United States Postal Service, then the owner may be notified by posting notice on or
near the front door of each building on the premises where the violation exists at least ten (10) days
prior to further action or by posting notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on
the premises where the violation exists at least ten (10) days prior to further action.
EXCEPTION: Illeqal Temporary Siqns - The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to
remove without notice any illegal temporary signs placed on public property or within a right-of-away.
Such signs shall be impounded and may be destroyed by the City.
D. Dilapidated or Deteriorated Siqns - Upon determination by the Code Enforcement Officer that a sign
is in a dilapidated or deteriorated condition or declared unsafe, dangerous or poses a threat to the
safety of the general public, the Code Enforcement Officer shall give notice of said determination to
the owner of the property on which the sign is erected. Said notice shall specify a time period of not
more than ten (10) days in which said dilapidated or deteriorated condition must be corrected.
1. Failure by the owner of the property to correct the dilapidated or deteriorated sign or remove the
same within the time provided in the notice shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
2. When a property owner, agent, or tenant fails to abate a sign declared to be unsafe and
dangerous within the time period allowed, the Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to
contract for such work to abate the unsafe or dangerous condition and charge the property
owner for the costs of such abatement. If the actual charges to the City are not paid within thirty
(30) days, the City shall file a lien against the property.
3. A sign which has been substantially destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than
maintenance operations or for changing letters, symbols or other matters on the sign. The sign
shall be deemed to be substantially destroyed or dismantled if the cost of repairing the sign is
more than 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.
A sign which does not conform to the regulations prescribed in this Chapter and existed lawfully on the
date of adoption of this Chapter, or amendment hereto, shall be declared a nonconforming sign and may
exist in its present form. A nonconforming sign may be maintained, but shall not be altered, or moved
unless a permit be issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The right to continue a
nonconforming sign shall cease and such shall be removed whenever:
A. A sign is altered, moved or relocated without a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Exception: A sign face of a nonconforming sign may be replaced, provided no alterations to the
sign structure are made.
B. A sign is destroyed and the cost to repair exceeds 60% of the replacement cost on the date of the
damage.
C. A sign leans such that an angle between the sign and the ground is 45 degrees or less.
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Attachment 2
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Photos and dimensions of four typical real estate signs
This sign structure is 6' in height. The sign
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This sign structure is 5' in height. The sign
face is 2' x 4' = 8 s.f.
This sign structure is 4' in height and 2' in
width. 8 s.f. in area.
This sign structure is 4'-6" in height.
The sign area is 3' in width by 4' in
height = 12 s.f.
PRE-COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE:
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FINANCE REVIEW N/ A
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Discussion of February 4, 2003 regular agenda
items
This item provides the opportunity for the City Council to discuss the regular agenda items.
CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM#:
RESOLUTION #:
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DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE REVIEW
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Executive Session - In accordance with Texas
Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D
EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551,
Subchapter D
Sec. 551 .071 -
Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public
Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM # :
RESOLUTION #:
02/04/03
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N/A
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE REVIEW
N/A
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS
REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE
COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS OR
PRESENTATIONS
RESOLUTION R-03-2096
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL ACTION
UNDER CONSENT ITEMS AT THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003
WHEREAS, Council has taken action on certain items on the agenda under Consent
Items.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the agenda decisions approved by Council action under Consent
Items as follows are hereby adopted:
a.
THAT the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 21,
2003, are hereby approved.
b.
THAT the approval to purchase a % ton Ford truck from Northside Ford of
San Antonio through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (BuyBoard), is hereby approved.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
2003, BY A VOTE OF
ABSTENTIONS.
APPROVED THIS
AYES,
DAY OF
NAYS AND
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2003
The Pre-Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Ginny Tigue at 5:17 p.m. on January 21,2003.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Rich Hendler and Richard
Newton were present. Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue, City Manager
Bill Lindley, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron,
Interim Community Development Manager Clayton Husband,
Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Public Works Manager Kelly
Howell, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Parks and Recreation Manager
Monica Walsh, Records Manager Matt Denton, Administrative
Assistant Cindy Martin, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were
also present.
Mayor Donna Arp was absent.
PC.-1. Discussion of proposed amendments to sign regulations
Community Development Director Barry LeBaron provided an overview of the proposed
amendments to the sign regulations.
Council requested that discussion of the proposed sign regulations be scheduled for a
future Pre Council meeting.
PC.- 2. Discussion of January 21, 2003 City Council regular agenda items
There was no discussion regarding the regular agenda items.
The meeting was adjourned at 6: 12 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 21,2003
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tem Tigue on January 21,2003 at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Rich Hendler and Richard
Newton were present. Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue, City Manager
Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Interim
Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works
Director Keith Fisher, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Fire
Chief Mike Johnston, Records Manager Matt Denton, Parks and
Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Financial Analyst Collin
Boothe, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, City Attorney Ross
Foster and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present.
Mayor Donna Arp was absent.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter
551 , Subchapter D
Sec. 551.071 -
Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public
Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda
Legal - Litigation - Jo Ann Johns - 4609 Bill Simmons Road
Sec. 551.071 -
Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue explained that the Executive Session had been called in
accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section
551.071 - Legal, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 -
Personnel. She further explained that there would be no decisions made or action
taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:48 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30
p.m.
The invocation was given by Mr. Bob Ellis of the Baha'i Community, after which Ross
Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue announced that Mayor Arp was attending Governor Rick Perry's
Inauguration Ceremony in Austin, Texas.
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CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2086- Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 7,
2003
b. Approval of an Agreement with Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School
District (GCISD) to provide printing services to the City of Colleyville
c. Approval of broker/dealer firms for investment purchases
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2086 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2086.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Financial Analyst Collin Boothe provided an overview of the bidding process for printing
services and reported that the City awarded the bid to several vendors and realized a
savings of $11,000.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1383 -
Approval of a Special Use Permit for a cellular tower on Lot 1, Block 2, Leggett,
McKithan and Baylock Addition located at 2319 Hall Johnson Road, Case Z-02-
031
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-
03-1383.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Mr. Jim Walker of Zone Systems, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless, was present to
answer questions of the Council.
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Discussion ensued regarding the benefits of improving the tower, grandfather's clause,
current requirements for towers and screening.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1383 with the following
amendment: change 1. to g. and f will read: Access: The driveway and parking area
shall be paved.
Council requested that staff provide information regarding requirements for cell towers.
Discussion continued regarding paving the road to the tower.
Councilman Hendler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1384-
Approval of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building on Lot 11, Block 2,
Highland Acres located at 305 Timberline North, Case Z-02-036
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-
03-1384.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1384 with the following
amendment to Section 1 a: The maximum size of this building footprint shall be seven
hundred twenty (720) square feet and the total size of all accessory buildings shall not
exceed one thousand nine hundred twenty (1,920) square feet.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Councilman Hocutt made a friendly amendment to add item d. The accessory building
shall not be used as living quarters.
Councilpersons Rice and Newton accepted the friendly amendment.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
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6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1385 -
Approval of a Zoning Change from AG to PUD-C Planned Unit Development
Commercial on 4.268 acres located on the east side of Colleyville Boulevard,
north of Tarrant Lane, Case Z-02-034
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-
03-1385.
There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro
Tem Tigue closed the public hearing.
Mr. Jim Graham, 6616 McMakin Court, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and
regarding the condition of the property and code enforcement.
Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, Ross Downs Homeowners Association
representative, spoke regarding buffers, hours of operation, noise level and maximum
size.
City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the process for addressing property
code violations and expressed appreciation to each Councilmember for their support
and direction to proceed with issuance of citations if the property owner does not bring
the property into compliance.
Discussion ensued regarding the permitted uses of CC1 and ML zoning.
Councilman Hocutt requested zoning exclude the following uses: mobile home dwelling,
servant and caretaker quarters, bus and train terminals, automotive parking lot and
garages for commercial use, transportation vehicle storage yards, hardware companies
with outside displays, secondhand goods shop, building materials with outside storage,
contractor's office with yard and a pawn shop; no outside storage for automotive repair,
plumbing, heating and air conditioning and upholstery shop; Special Use Permit be
required for a warehouse and distribution center.
Councilman Newton stated concerns regarding ML zoning, conceptual site plan and
preliminary plat and the maximum building height.
Councilman Rice requested that the ordinance include the following provision: garage
bay doors may not open within 180 feet of a residential area.
Councilman Hocutt moved to table Ordinance 0-03-1385.
Councilman Hocutt requested that the applicant confer with neighbors regarding the
hours of operation and delivery hours.
Councilman Rice seconded the motion.
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Councilman Newton requested that the applicant also address neighbor's concerns
regarding buffers, landscaping and future plans for trees.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro T em Tigue declared the motion carried.
7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1387 -
Approval of an amendment to the PUD-R (0-02-1364) for Lonesome Dove
Estates Phase 3, 19.405 acres located on the south side of L.D. Lockett Road
near Precinct Road, Case Z-02-035
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-
03-1387.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding fencing, trail, concrete walkway and access easement.
Mr. Peter Riis, 6902 Upland Lane, representing Colleyville Girl's Softball Association
(CGSA), spoke regarding the field usage agreement between the sport's associations
and the City.
City Manager Bill Lindley suggested that the developer be notified as to the following:
The easement is subject to change and at final plat may be relocated to provide for an
improved baseball field layout.
Mr. Joseph Reue GSWW, Inc., 3950 Fossil Creek Blvd., Fort Worth, representing the
applicant, spoke regarding landscaping and fencing.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1387 with the following
amendment to Section 7a: A six (6) foot tall masonry fence shall be constructed along
the rear lot line of Lots 12-14, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 3 by the developer. The fence
may be broken up with perpendicular ornamental iron fence panels. The property
owner shall maintain the fence and add b: The final location of the pedestrian access
easement shall be determine based on the design of the Sneed property, and the
easement shall be approved at the time the final plat is considered and Section 2a:
The purpose of this PUO-R is for single-family residential development, constructed at a
density not to exceed a maximum of 1.75 dwelling units per acre.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1388 - Approval of
a City Developer Agreement with the First United Methodist Church
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-
03-1388.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2087 - Acceptance of the
annual audit for fiscal year ended September 30, 2002
Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2087
in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2087.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Councilman Rice commended Finance Director Terry Leake and staff for excellence in
financial reporting and fiscal management.
City Manager Bill Lindley commended Finance Director Terry Leake and staff for sound
fiscal management.
Councilman Newton commended Finance Director Terry Leake for a job well done in
managing the City's finances.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
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10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2088 - Consideration of
Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2088 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Newton moved to approve Resolution R-03-2088.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Councilman Hendler spoke regarding the contributions of former Zoning Board of
Adjustment member Steve Allen, who passed away.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2089 - Consideration of
appointments to the Colleyville Center Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2089 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2089.
Councilman Hendler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2090 - Approval of a
Waiver for the Colleyville Baseball Association (CBA) for use of the Colleyville
City Park game fields
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Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2090 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2090.
Councilman Rice seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding field maintenance costs, game field conditions and use of
GCISD facilities for practice.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2091 - Approval of a
Waiver for the Colleyville Girl's Softball Association (CGSA) for use of the
Colleyville City Park game fields
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2091 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2091.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2092 - Approval of an
Agreement with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein Landscape Architecture to
develop a Master Plan for the property located at 901 L.D. Lockett Road, referred
to as the Sneed property, and authorizing the use of Voluntary Park Fund
monies, in an amount not to exceed $40,375
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Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2092 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding Phase I and Phase II of the project.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-03-2092 with the amendment to add
to Sec. 1: in the amount of $13,950 for Phase I and $26,425 for Phase /I.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
City Manager Bill Lindley stated that upon completion of Phase I, a report will be
provided to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and based upon the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation, Phase II will be presented to Council for
consideration.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2093 - Approval of an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for John McCain Road Improvements,
in an amount not to exceed $10,000
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2093 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the current condition of the road, costs of repairs and cost
sharing with the County for the repair of the road.
Councilman Hendler moved to approve Resolution R-03-2093.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
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16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2094 - Authorization to
invest funds in Texas Short Term Asset Reserved Program (TEXSTAR), a local
government investment pool
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2094 in its
entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem
Tigue closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-2094.
Councilman Rice seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council persons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
17. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no action taken on this item.
18. REPORTS:
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - November 4,
2002
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - November 12, 2002
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - December 9, 2002
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE - December 10, 2002
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - December 16, 2002
There was no action taken on this item.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
19. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There was no one present wishing to speak.
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ACTION/RESOLUTION:
20. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2003 -
Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-2095
This Resolution was not needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Hendler
moved to adjourn.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS
AYES,
DAY OF
NAYS AND
2003, BY A VOTE OF
ABSTENTIONS.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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ITEM # : 3b
RESOLUTION #: ' R-03-2096
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE REVIEW !
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: Approval of purchasing a % ton truck through the
Texas Local Government Statewide Purchasing
Cooperative (BuyBoard), in the amount of
$25,237.00 - by Consent
Reading and Public Hearing
The FY2002-03 Utility Fund Budget provides funding in the amount of $35,000 for replacement
of one (1) 1993 Ford 3/4 ton truck. This equipment will be purchased from Northside Ford of
San Antonio through the Texas Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard).
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Utility Fund, Operating Equipment Account 002-61-6650.
Recommendation
Approval
Attachments
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ITEM # : I 4
ORDINANCE# : j 0-03-1388
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Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT : ENGINEERING
SUBJECT : Approval of a City-Developer Agreement with the
First United Methodist Church
Second Reading and Public Hearing
First Reading and Public Hearing
Public improvements associated with the First United Methodist Church are currently
underway.
Staff has reviewed the subject agreement with First United Methodist Church and finds it to be
consistent with developmental policies and ordinances. All items in this agreement are
standard with the following exceptions: 1) the City agrees to pay the Developer $3,600 for
oversizing the waterlines along Church Street; 2) the City agrees to pay the Developer $2,700
for the 30-foot extension of the 12" waterline along Church Street to Pleasant Run Creek.
Financial Impact
Funding source is the water impact fees
Recommendation
Approval
Attachments
. City-Developer Agreement
. Ordinance 0-03-1388
City of Colleyville
City-Developer Agreement
First United Methodist Church
That First United Methodist Church, hereinafter called "Developer" and the City of
Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas hereinafter called "City", enter into the following
agreement.
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and for First United Methodist
Church an addition to the City of Colleyville, Texas as filed of record in Volume 4903, pg
504 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, the parties hereto do agree:
1. "City" agrees to pay "Developer" the sum of $3,600.00 for improvements for the
oversizing cost between an a-inch water line and the 12-inch water line installed
along Church Street as shown on the City approved construction plans titled
"Construction Plans for First United Methodist Church Addition, Lot 1, Block 1,
First United Methodist Church of Colleyville" prepared by Pacheco Koch
Consulting Engineers.
2. "City" agrees to pay "Developer" the sum of $2,700,00 for the 30 foot extension
of the 12-inch water line along Church Street to Pleasant Run Creek.
3. The "Developer" understands that he has no authority to cancel or amend the
terms of the agreement without specific written authority of the "City..
4. If for any reason the ownership of the property should change prior to the
acceptance by the City of the water improvements at First United Methodist
Church, it is agreed that these conditions will pass from this "Developer" to the
next owner and the City will require proper signatures of the new "developer"
agreeing to the terms of this agreement.
5. Upon completion of the work, good and sufficient title to all public facilities
constructed, warranted free of any liens or encumbrances, is hereby vested in
the City of Colleyville.
6. Developer agrees to pay all fees associated with development within the City of
Colleyville including but not limited to the following: plan review and inspection
fee, and Project Inspector overtime charges.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this contract in
three (3) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original on this day of
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Chairman, Trustees
First United Methodist Church
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
Donna Arp, Mayor
Mr. Stov Stova I
Vice Chairman, Trustees
First United Methodist Church
Cynthia Singleton
City Secretary
ORDINANCE 0-03-1388
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A CITY-DEVELOPER
AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHEREAS, the First United Methodist Church (Developer) shall construct public
improvements and the City of Colleyville, Texas shall participate in the
cost as determined by municipal ordinance under Subchapter C.
Developers Participation in Contract for Public Improvements, Local
Government Code, State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville and Developer hereby entered into a City-Developer
AgreemenUContract for The First United Methodist Church, which
specifies certain construction costs that the City has agreed to participate
in with the Developer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the Developer shall construct the improvements and the City shall
participate in their cost.
Sec. 2.
THAT the City's total cost participation of $6,300 does not exceed thirty
percent (30%) of the total contract.
Sec. 3.
THAT all of the Developer's books and other records related to the project
shall be available for inspection by the City.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
ATTEST:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross T. Foster
City Attorney
Ordinance 0-03-1388
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Donna Arp
Mayor
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ORDINANCE # : 0-03-1389 FINANCE REVIEW N.A.
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales at
T own Center Colleyville located on the southeast
corner of Hall Johnson Road & Colleyville Boulevard
in 5500-5700 block, Case Z-03-001
First Reading and Public Hearing
Backqround
Town Center Colleyville is located at the southeast corner of Hall Johnson Road and
Colleyville Boulevard. The developer, Hodges and Associates, has submitted a Special Use
Permit application to allow alcoholic beverage sales for on-premise consumption in restaurants
and off-premise consumption in a grocery store.
The proposed Special Use Permit would cover the entire Town Center project rather than
specific buildings. By creating an overlay area, the Special Use Permit would be in place over
the entire project, eliminating the need for individual businesses to request Special Use
Permits. There are three other areas that are zoned with a similar overlay: the restaurant area
on SH121, an area on Colleyville Boulevard between Centerpark and Glade Road and the
Village at Colleyville.
Off-Premise Consumption. The proposed Special Use Permit would authorize the sale of
alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption on the property. This portion of the request is
primarily for Market Street, a grocery store under construction on the site.
On-Premise Consumption. The proposed Special Use Permit would also authorize the sale
of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption in restaurants on the property. This
portion of the request is for a restaurant pad area in front of Market Street and for any
restaurant that might locate within a lease space.
Distance Requirements from Churches and Public Hospitals. The Colleyville City Code
requires that places that serve alcohol be located at least 300 feet away from church or public
hospital. The distance is measured from front door to front door, along the street front property
lines. The property satisfies this requirement.
Distance Requirements from Schools. The Colleyville City Code and State alcohol laws
provide for a 300 foot distance requirement between public and private school property and
property where alcoholic beverages are sold. The distance is measured property line to
property line. There is more than 300 feet between the Town Center property and the
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Ordinance 0-03-1389
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Colleyville Elementary School and Colleyville Middle School property; however, the Barbara
Gordon Montessori School is located within 300 feet of Lot 1 R. The Colleyville and State
codes require that at least 100 students be enrolled in order for a private school to trigger this
provision, and the school currently has more than 100 students enrolled in kindergarten
through sixth grade. Based on the most current site plan for the Town Center, this requirement
would affect portions of two proposed buildings on the site. If the enrollment of the Montessori
school drops below 100 students, then this requirement would not apply to the property. The
remainder of Lot 1 R, the Market Street grocery store and the restaurant pad sites in front of
Market Street are not affected by this requirement.
The zoning of the property is separate from a business owner's ability to obtain an alcoholic
beverage license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The distance requirements
from churches and schools affect the issuance of a license and would apply even in areas that
already have a Special Use Permit (i.e., the Village). The Special Use Permit is used to state
that an area is "zoned" for alcoholic beverage sales.
Impact Issues
1. Master Plan. The proposal is compatible with the Master Plan, which indicates retail and
commercial uses for the property.
2. Surrounding Properties. The property to the north is zoned CC1 and AG and is the
location of Bluebonnet Hills cemetery. The property to the west is zoned CC2 and is used
as office and retail businesses. The property to the east, across Bluebonnet Drive, is
zoned R20 and is used for single-family residences. The property to the south is zoned
PUD-R, and houses are being constructed on the lots.
3. Development Trends. This area is experiencing significant development. Two new office
buildings have been completed on the west side of Colleyville Boulevard, and a new bank
is under construction. A grocery store is under construction on the Town Center site, and a
lighting store opened last year. The trend in the area is for commercial and retail
development along Colleyville Boulevard.
4. Infrastructure. The existing utilities in this area will adequately serve the proposed
development.
5. Current Zoning Suitability. The current zoning is compatible with the proposal, which
allows retail and restaurant uses.
6. Economic Development. The sale of alcoholic beverages by local restaurants has a
positive impact on economic development through the distribution of taxes on mixed
beverage sales. There are ten restaurants in Colleyville that pay mixed beverage taxes to
the State, which in turn distributes a portion of the tax collected to the city in which the
business is located. The Mixed Beverage Allocation Historical Summary for Colleyville,
available from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, indicates that $29,599 in mixed
beverage taxes were distributed to the City in 2002. Previous year distributions were
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Ordinance 0-03-1389
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$26,909 in 2001, and $20,204 in 2000. Sales tax is collected on beer and wine sales at
grocery stores.
7. Public Notification. Staff mailed notices to 21 adjacent property owners regarding this
request. Notice was published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as required by state law
and the Land Development Code. No correspondence has been received regarding this
request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this Special
Use Permit request at its January 13, 2003 meeting. The Commission recommended approval
by a unanimous vote.
Recommendation
Approval
Attachments
· Location and Zoning Map
· Zoning Exhibit
· List of Property Owners Notified
· Ordinance 0-03-1389
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Attn: Debbie Lee Munch
P.O. Box 11250
New Orleans, LA 70181
Barbara Gordon Montessori School
1513 Hall Johnson Road
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Complementary Copy To:
Kingswood Estate HOA
C/o Kirk Stites, President
P.O. Box 978
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Melvin & Marindale, Ltd.
8235 Douglas Ave., Ste 950
Dallas, TX 75225
Barnard Partners Ltd. XII
210 W. 6th St., Ste 302
Fort Worth, TX 76102
J T Corley
7310 Dominique Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
Eagle-Colleyville Towne Square
Two Lincoln Centre
5420 LBJ Freeway, Ste 1280
Dallas, TX 75240
Hodges & Associates - Applicant
13642 Omega Drive
Dallas, TX 75244
Afrim & Ruzdi Bojku
3408 Glade Creek Drive
Hurst, TX 76054
United States Postal Serive
475 Lenfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20260
Ervin Matton
1500 Kingswood Lane
Colleyville, Texas 76034
M T Properties Inc.
5137 Davis Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76180
City of Colleyville
Herman Smith & Co. Lts.
1903 Central Drive, Ste 403
Bedford, TX 76021
The Bridges at Riverwalk, Ltd.
3401 Amherst Circle, Apt. 127
Bedford, TX 76021
DR Horton Texas Ltd.
1901 Ascension Blvd., Ste 200
Arlington, TX 76006
DFW Tile, Inc.
5311 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Beasley Building Group
5401 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, Texas 76034
First Baptist Church Colleyville
5405 Pleasant Run Road
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Baylor Health Care System
3409 Worth St., Ste 600
Dallas, TX 75246
Wyndham Investment Prop ETAL
751 E. Southlake Blvd, Ste 130
Southlake, TX 76092
The Guest Family LP
1300 Tang1ewood Trail
Euless, TX 76040
Case Z-03-001 (Notices dated: January 3, 2003)
According to the last published Tax Record, individuals who own property that is within the 200'
of the pr?po~ed special use permit/and-or/zoning change request are listed above. I certify that
the parties listed above have been notified ofthe proposed change request as required by
the Texas Local Government Code and the Colleyville Land Development Code.
Jan Levy ;;/-
Planning & Z6ning Assistant
ORDINANCE 0-03-1389
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR OFF-PREMISE AND ON-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION IN TOWN CENTER COLLEYVILLE ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, an application for a zoning amendment was filed by Hodges & Associates
on December 17, 2002, requesting a Special Use Permit for alcoholic
beverage sales for off-premise and on-premise consumption under Case
No. Z-03-001; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has complied with the notification requirements of
the Texas Local Government Code and the Colleyville Land Development
Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held a public hearing and made
a recommendation on the proposed zoning amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zoning amendment is
in the best interests of the City of Colleyville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the Master Plan, the Land Development Code of the City of
Colleyville, Texas, and the accompanying Zoning Map (Exhibit "A")
are hereby amended insofar as they relate to certain land located in
Colleyville, Texas, described as Lots 1 R, 2R, 3R1, 3R2 and 4, Block
1; and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Town Center Colleyville Addition by
authorizing the following:
a. A Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales for off-
premise consumption for a grocery store, specialty wine shop
or gourmet food store.
b. A Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales for on-
premise consumption in conjunction with a restaurant use.
c. This property is subject to the distance provisions from
schools as required by the Colleyville Code of Ordinances and
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
Sec. 2.
THAT this property shall be subject to all the regulations contained in
the Colleyville Land Development Code and the CC2 Shopping
Center Commercial District, except where amended by this
ordinance.
Ordinance 0-03-1389
Page 2 of 2
Sec. 3.
THAT any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this ordinance as read together with the Land Development Code
of the City of Colleyville shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not to exceed Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00). Each and every day such violation continues
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
Sec. 4.
THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause hereof as an
alternate method of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross T. Foster
City Attorney
Exhibit A
Zoning Map
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CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM # :
ORDINANCE # : i
02/04/03
6
0-03-1390
CITY MANAGER '
DEPARTMENT HEAD I
FINANCE REVIEW i
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Approval to rescind Ordinance 0-93-915 and exempt
a portion of the market value of resident
homesteads of persons sixty-five years of age or
older and disabled persons from ad-valorem taxes,
rendered after the passage of this ordinance
First Reading and Public Hearing
Backqround
The Over 65 exemption was increased to $45,000 in 1993 with the adoption of 0-93-915. Any
increase in the exemption would have to be implemented prior to July 1 to be effective in the
current calendar year tax cycle. Between January 1 and April 30, the Tarrant Appraisal District
processes applications for tax exemptions. By September, the City Council sets the
succeeding years tax rate. Tax collections begin October 1 and tax payments are due by
January 1.
Financial Impact
The current $45,000 exemption results in a taxable loss of $117,452 in revenue to the City.
The City Council may want to evaluate the loss in revenues from any increase in exemptions.
To keep this review "apples to apples", staff recalculated the Effective Tax Rate schedule for
FY2003 assuming the $60,000 exemption would have become effective for this budget year.
By increasing the exemption to $60,000 on the 761 accounts, there would be a value loss of
$11,415,000 and a revenue loss of $39,641.
Recommendation
Adopting the additional $15,000 exemption will require either a reduction in the FY2004
expense plan or an increase in other revenues. Either option will be difficult with the current
regional economy. As an alternate, the City Council may elect instead to evaluate a discount
for utility payments by property owners over age 65.
Attachments
. City Council memo dated January 30, 2003
. Ordinance 0-03-1390
MEMORANDUM
Office of City Manager
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor and City Council
Bill Lindley
Over 65 Property Tax Exemption
January 30, 2003
Councilmembers Newton and Hendler requested an agenda item for City Council
consideration of an adjustment to the current $45,000 Over 65 Property Tax
Exemption. As a follow up to this request, Mr. Newton asked for analysis of a
$15,000 increase to the current exemption level. The intent for this exemption
level was to be comparable with the City of Grapevine exemption rate.
Discussion for possible adjustment to the Over 65 exemption is scheduled for the
February 4, 2003 City Council. As a courtesy, staff will notify Mr. Ed Hardesty of
the meeting since this discussion is a follow-up to his request to the City Council
for consideration of increasing the exemption.
Colleyville's property tax revenues provide a higher percent of total available
revenue compared to surrounding cities. Table 1 shows the percent of property
tax collections to all revenues for our peer cities for the FY 2003 budget.
Table1
CITY
PROPERTY TAX
REVENUE
$5,229,686
$6,197,339
$5,733,646
$7,089,863
$7,207,000
$6,542,130
$8,988,724
$10,054,954
$7.263,715
Hu
Keller
NRH
ALL
REVENUES
$22,390,563
$12,210,959
$20,603,835
$38,396,484
$25,988,000
$16,805,970
$31,544,400
$19.066.190
$24.970,777
PERCENT
23.4%
50.8%
27.8%
18.5%
27.7%
38.9%
28.5%
52.7%
31.1%
The Property Tax Code allows for a taxing entity to provide various property
exemptions. Of the several available, one is for property owners who are over
the age of 65. This property tax exemption is referred to generally as the Over
65 exemption. A governing body levies the exemption at any level (tens,
hundreds, or thousands of dollar increments).
The concept of providing this exemption is a philosophy that this group of
property owners may have fixed incomes and also may not utilize all city
services. During the last several years, property owner interest groups have
promoted a statewide-mandated Over 65 exemption to the Legislature. On a
local level, there is an interest by the Senior Northeast Leadership for area cities
to have comparable exemption levels.
The Over 65 exemption was increased to $45,000 in 1993 with the adoption of
0-93-915. Any increase in the exemption would have to be implemented prior to
July 1 to be effective in the current calendar year tax cycle. Between January 1
and April 30, the Tarrant Appraisal District processes applications for tax
exemptions. By September, the City Council sets the succeeding years tax rate.
Tax collections begin October 1 and tax payments are due by January 1.
There are 761 homes this year receiving the $45,000 exemption. Table 2 shows
that 14.5% of owners with the exemption have a house valued below $100,000.
However, those owning a house between $100,000 to $399,000, account for
78%. The average home value of an Over 65 exemption is $213,324. Applying
an additional $15,000 exemption against the $0.3474 mill rate yields a savings of
$52.11 to a property owner.
Table 2
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Table 2 does not add up to the 761 accounts since 3 of the accounts are split
for individual Trust purposes.
Table 3 provides a comparison of the tax billing to a similar valued property with
the Over 65 exemption adjustment. The higher the base value of a house the
less impact a property exemption has is seen in this table.
Table 3
$ 34.74
$ 69.80
$ 104.22
$ 191.07
$ 364.77
$ 451.62
$ 538.47
$ 717.17
$ 885.87
$1,059.57
$1,233.27
$0.00
$0.00
$69.48
$121.59
$295.29
$382.14
$468.99
$642.69
$816.39
$990.09
$1,163.79
Establishing property tax rates and associated exemptions is a public policy
determination of how to pay for services and to what level those costs are shifted
within a property value matrix. When considering tax policy issues, it is helpful to
look at area cities in considering tax rate and property exemptions. Interestingly,
Colleyville's tax rate is the lowest of the seven peer cities and the Over 65
exemption level is 17% below the average of $53,036.
Table 4
City Tax Rate Exemption
Euless
Hurst
NRH
Keller
Colleyville
Bedford
Grapevine
Southlake
Average
Range
$0.497254
$0.499000
$0.570000
$0.438000
$0.347400
$0.384051
$0.366000
$0.462000
$0.459472
$0.204000
$30,000
$35,000
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
$50,000
$60,000
$75,000
$53,036*
$45,000*
* NOTE: Excludes Colleyville
Over the years, Colleyville has developed into a residentially based city. Table 5
shows the distribution of property value for the surrounding cities. Colleyville is
non-traditional in its concentration of homes as a percent of all property values.
This has lead to reliance over the years of protecting home values to minimize
reductions in the tax base.
Table 5
Total
Other Res.
Real Personal As%
Res. Comm. In dust. Prop. Property Total of
Cit Value Value Value Value Value Value Value
Bedford $1.665 $455 $5 $2,912 $256 $2,998 55.5%
Colleyville $2,066 $143 $0 $306 $83 $2,598 79.5%
Euless $980 $308 $7 $1 ,386 $429 $3,111 31.5%
Grapevine $1 .848 $1,198 $14 $2,916 $2,324 $8,298 22.3%
Hurst $1.181 $509 $6 $382 $297 $2,375 49.7%
Keller $1 ,880 $163 $3 $395 $99 $2,540 74.0%
NRH $1 ,880 $617 $30 $625 $328 $3.479 54.0%
Southlake $2,518 $519 $6 $780 $241 $4.064 62.0%
Avera e* $1,752 $489 $9 $925 $568 $3,838 49.9%
* NOTE - Excluding Colleyville Values in millions
Past annual operating budgets for Colleyville have been based principally on
anticipated revenues generated from the property tax. Property tax revenue for
the FY 2003 Budget accounts for nearly 80% of available revenues for
Colleyville. The area cities average percent of property tax revenue to all
revenues is just under 50%. This variance creates a need for policy discussion
by the City Council as it considers potential reductions in the revenues from the
core source of operational funding.
The current $45,000 exemption results in a taxable loss of $117,452 in revenue
to the City. The City Council may want to evaluate the loss in revenues from any
increase in exemptions. To keep this review "apples to apples", staff
recalculated the Effective Tax Rate schedule for FY 2003 assuming the $60,000
exemption would have been effective for this budget year. By increasing the
exemption to $60,000 on the 761 accounts, there would be a value loss of
$11,415,000 and a revenue loss of $39,641. Tables 6 reflect the impact of an
increase in the exemption.
Table 6.1
Comparison of current tax rate to exemption level
Over 65
Property Exemption Total
___!~~__~~.~~.__._._._..__.__.__.~~~, O_Q.Q.__.____.__.__.____~~______.
0& M tax rate $0.272230 $6,434,796
1& S tax rate $0.075170 $1.776,820
Total tax rate $0.347400 $8,211,615
Over 65
Exemption
$60,000
$0.271865
$0.075535
$0.347400
Total
Lev~
$6,395,135
$1,776.825
$8,171,959
Variance
(Lost Tax
Revenue)
$(39,661)
$ 5
$(39,654)
As mentioned, applying an additional $15,000 to the exemption has a fiscal
impact of losing nearly $40,000 in revenues. The 0 & M tax rate of $0.273551
(Table 6.2) requires a 10.86% increase above the Effective Tax Rate of
$0.251989 to make up this difference. Table 6.3 shows that keeping the tax rate
adjustment below the 8% Rollback rate yields just over a $33,000 loss of
revenue.
Generally, the regional and local economy is - at best - flat. Staff is projecting
minimal revenue increases for the FY 2004 Budget. Anticipated revenue
increases for the upcoming budget were identified for planned expense
adjustments during this year's budget process. Thus, managing the tax rate will
require either further budget decreases or a tax/user rate increase to cover the
impact of the additional $15,000 exemption. Either approach will require City
Council policy direction.
There are limitations on the City Council being able to manage the impact of
increasing the exemption. As an alternate, the City Council may elect instead to
evaluate a discount for utility payments by property owners over age 65. A
discount can be applied to the monthly minimum utility bill. The current utility
billing has a minimum payment of $20.60 for water and sewer. This base billing
is charged to cover associated monthly basic overhead costs and water-sewer
usages of 2,000 gallons.
As seen in Table 7, Colleyville's minimum rate is 0.08 percent above the average
of the surrounding cities. Bedford, Euless and North Richland Hills do not
include any gallon usage in a minimum water bill. Bedford, Euless, Hurst, and
North Richland Hills do not include any usage in their minimum sanitary sewer
bill. When including the rate these citizens pay for 2,000 gallons of water and
sanitary sewer with the minimum bill, the averages increases to $15.19 for water
and $9.19 for sanitary sewer service. A survey of the cities determined that
Bedford offers a $1.00 Over 65 adjustment for utility payments.
Table 7
Minimum
Water
0,00
$12.00
.06
Minimum
Sewer
$4.46
Cit
Bedford
colleyvHle
Euless
Grapevine
Hurst $9,24
Keller $19,77
NRH $900
South lake 16
Average * $12.99
* NOTE: Excluding Colleyville
$11.56
.22
50
$7.46
Minimum
Combined
$14.46
$20.60
$12.20
$17
$15.93
$31.33
$16.22
$35,66
$20.48
065
Minimum
$13.46
$16.60
$12.20
$17.55
$15.93
$31.33
$16.22
$35,66
$20.34
For discussion purposes, the City Council may consider reducing the minimum
for water billing to $8.00. This equates to a yearly $48.00 savings to a customer.
This utility adjustment is comparable to the $39,641 General Fund loss provided
by the additional $15,000 exemption. The impact, however is the owner of a
$400,000 house realizes the same level of savings as the owner of a $55,000
house with the utility adjustment. Recall that Table 3 showed how the property
tax exemption slides with lower savings for higher valued houses.
If the City were to proceed with this approach of an adjustment, the Utility Fund
would only lose $36,528 in the FY 2003 budget. To offset this, and not impact
operational services, the per 1,000 rate could be increased by $0.01 for all
customers, which is a 0.03 percent increase. This rate adjustment could be
incorporated with the planned rate adjustments for the FY 2004 budget. This
planned rate adjustment is the second in a two-part rate adjustment plan for
utility relocation for the State Highway 26 project and possibly the Northeast
Water Ground Storage Tank.
It is helpful to consider the current rates in relation to surrounding cities to
determine utility rate sensitivity by the ratepayers. Table 8 reflects the current
rates of the surrounding cities for 15,000 water and 10,000 sanitary sewer gallon
usages per month usage. The planned rate adjustments for State Highway 26
are incorporated in this rate table.
Table 8
City
Bedford
Colleyville
CoJ/eyville
wlO 65
Euless
Grapevine
Hurst
Keller
NRH
South lake
Average*
* NOTE: Excluding Colleyville
In summary, an increase in the Over 65 exemption has been shown to have an
impact to available revenues, tax adjustments, and operational funding. The
development and structure of an annual operating budget is by its nature a
process of allocating scarce resources. Colleyville is not unique in not being able
to meet all its needs - that is why cities go through the budget development
process.
Budgets are built upon a reasonable expectation of anticipated revenues. This
previous year witnessed cities across the metroplex having to adjust expense
plans to reduced revenues because of the economy. This economic adjustment
was beyond City Council control. A discussion by the City Council on this topic is
different in that you are able to determine the level of fiscal impact by reducing
revenues.
An increase in the Over 65 exemption will create either a property tax increase or
a loss in revenues. By avoiding this, the City Council can provide an Over 65
adjustment to the utility minimum monthly billings. Unfortunately, this yields a
constant savings across the board to each of them. In light of trying to minimize
negative impacts to the General Fund, this later approach provides the least
impact financially to the City Council servicing citizen needs.
ORDINANCE 0-03-1390
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 0-93-915, AND EXEMPTING A
PORTION OF THE MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENT HOMESTEADS OF PERSONS
SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND DISABLED PERSONS FROM AD-
VALOREM TAXES, RENDERED AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is authorized to grant exemptions to persons sixty-
five years of age or older and disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has previously granted such exemptions in
Ordinance 0-93-915; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that said exemption should be
increased.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
THAT Ordinance 0-93-915 of the City of Colleyvi'le and any other
conflicting ordinance is hereby repealed.
THAT Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) of the market value of the
resident homestead of persons, married or unmarried, including those
living alone, sixty-five (65) years of age or older is hereby exempted from
ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Colleyville effective beginning for
Tax Year 2003.
THAT Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) of the market value of the
resident homestead of persons, married or unmarried, including those
living alone, who are under a disability for purposes of payment of
disability insurance benefits under the Federal Old Age Survivors and
Disability Insurance or its successors, is hereby exempted from ad
valorem taxes levied by the City of Colleyville effective beginning Tax Year
2003.
That in order to receive such exemption, the person claiming same shall
comply with Section 11.43 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas
and any subsequent amendments thereof.
Ordinance 0-03-1390
Page 2
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the
2003.
day of
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross T. Foster
City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE: I
ITEM # :
RESOLUTION # :
02/04/03
7
R-03-2097
CITY MANAGER I
DEPARTMENT HEAD I
FINANCE REVIEW I
N.A.
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: Approval of a waiver of sidewalk construction
requirements on Lot 1, Block 1, Stephens Addition,
located at 612 Shelton Drive, Case P-03-002
Reading and Public Hearing
Backqround
Billy and Dinah Stephens are the owners of a 0.4431-acre parcel of land located on the north
side of Shelton Drive, at the northwest corner of Hunter Lane. The Planning and Zoning
Commission approved a Minor Plat of the property at the January 27, 2003 meeting.
The owner su bmitted a plat of the property to create a lot for the construction of their new
residence. One of the requirements for building a new house is to construct sidewalks along
the street frontages or escrow an equivalent amount of money with the City for the future
construction of the sidewalks. The owner is seeking a waiver of the sidewalk construction
requirement for this property, as explained in the attached letter. The Stephens do not own
any contiguous property.
The property is zoned R20 Single Family Residential. The lot has frontage on both Shelton
Drive and Hunter Lane. Both streets are asphalt streets without curb or gutter, and there are
no sidewalks on either street. The following table shows the pertinent data relative to this
request.
Sidewalk Construction Cost Estimate
STREET FRONTAGE ESTIMATE COST PER LINEAR FOOT
Shelton Drive 80.0 feet $ 1, 1 20 $14
Hunter Lane 240.3 feet $ 3,364 $14
Totals 320.3 feet $ 4,484 $14
The Stephens' have appealed this requirement as allowed by the Land Development Code.
The Land Development Code gives the City Council the authority to consider a waiver from
this regulation, as the Council is the appeals body for Chapter 9 of the Code, in which this
regulation is contained.
Agenda Briefing
Resolution R-03-2097
Page 2 of 2
The City Council's options in this case are the following:
1. Approve the waiver as requested - This action would waive the sidewalk construction
requirement for this property.
2. Approve the waiver in part - The Council may waive a portion or percentage of the fee.
3. Deny the waiver - The property owner must construct the sidewalks or escrow $4,484
with the City before building permits could be issued on the property.
Recommendation
Denial
Attachments
· Location Map
· Letter from Applicant
· Property Layout
· Resolution R-03-2097
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Colleyville, Texas 76034
January 24, 2003
City Council
City of Colleyville
P.O. Box 185
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Re: 612 Shelton Drive, Colleyville, Texas
Dear Council Members:
In connection with our desire to replace our existing house with a new one, we are
in the process of platting our property, which has never been platted before, but is a lot of
record. We are now in receipt of a letter from the Development Review Committee
advising us that at the time we build a new house on the above lot, we must also build a
sidewalk along the front of Shelton and the side of Hunter.
Our house is located in an area where there are no sidewalks and to build one
would dramatically change the character of the neighborhood which is quite rural. There
have been several houses constructed in the area recently, on Westcoat, Pleasant Run,
Tinker and Waller. No sidewalks have been constructed at those locations.
In view of the above, and the financial strain constructing a sidewalk would place
on us, we are requesting a waiver in this connection. Your consideration of this waiver is
greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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RESOLUTION R-03-2097
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAIVER OF
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, STEPHENS ADDITION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the sidewalk construction requirements for Lot 1, Block 1, Stephens
Addition, are hereby waived.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF
THIS THE DAY OF
AYES,
NAYS AND
2003.
ABSTENTIONS ON
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
city O{
CC:~il<B AGENDA BRIEFING
IC'X"S
MEETING DATE:
ITEM # :
RESOLUTION # :
02/04/03
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R-03-2098
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE REVIEW
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N.A.
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: Approval of a waiver of a Special Use Permit
application fee for an accessory building requested
by Terry Grisso
Reading and Public Hearing
Backqround
At the January 21, 2003 meeting, the City Council denied a Special Use Permit request for an
accessory building located at 1205 Glade Road. The applicant, Terry Grisso, would like to
submit a revised application for consideration by the City, and is requesting that the application
fee for the new submittal be waived.
City staff is not authorized to waive application fees for zoning requests. The application fee
for a Special Use Permit for an accessory building is $175.
Recommendation
Denial
Attachments
· Letter from Applicant
· Resolution R-03-2098
23 January 2003
City Council Members:
This is a request for a waiver from having to pay a second special use permit fee for an
auxiliary garage building at 1205 Glade Road.
Background information:
I paid my special use permit f~ submitted an applialtion and proposal for a 1750 square
foot auxiliary garage building for my property back in October. The Zoning and
Planning Board passed the proposal in November. I talked to Engineering about the
proposal and was told that there was a good probability that it would be passed. It was
presented at the City Council first rearti"B and public hearing, at the City Council second
reading and public hearing meeting when it was voted upon, it was unanimously denied
by all the City Council members.
I was then told by Engineering that my proposal had to be significantly different to be
heard again. I asked to place the sign back in my yard and was told not to worry about it.
I made changes to my plan and bad neighbors sign a petition allowing an auxiliary garage
building. I then submitted an amended request that I was told would be heard at a City
Council meeting. I sent e-mails to each of the City Council members and asked for their
support, none have responded to date. When I talked to Engineering, the night of the
City Council meeting January 21, my proposal wasn't on the schedule and was told it
would be discussed at the next City Council meeting. On January 22, I received my
packet in the mail stating that it was being returned to me, requesting a second
application and a second payment for a special use permit before my amended proposal
would be looked at or heard again. I was starting the process allover again! I was
notified today of the deadlines and dates.
This has been an extremely ftustrating experience! May I suggest that someone in
Engineering make up flow charts, so that citizens like myself can detennine what the
proper sequence of events are, and a one page "how to instruction" sheet on what a
person should do to get a proposal passed the first time and make it easier on the City
Council, Engineering and Administration taking up less of their valuable time. If
something like this is already available, I haven't seen it or else 1 missed reading it!
I believe it is unacceptable to require a second payment from an individual when the first
proposal doesn't pass. To a large company, they may have deep pocketsl I don't and am
requesting a waiv~ of the second fee.
Thank you.
TerryGrisso ~
1205 Glade Road
Colleyville, Texas
JAN ~ ~ 2003
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Amended Proposal for Accessory Building January 8, 2003
To: City Council Members and Zoning and P1at'ning Board,
I would like to request the waiver of an additional fee since my first special use permit
proposal for a 1750 square foot auxiliary building was denied by the City Counsel even
though it was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
The funowing is my amended proposal for an accessory building garage of 1500 square
feet on my .8 acre lot at 1205 Glade Road in Coneyville.
Attached is a drawing ofwhat I would like to put up. The dimensions in feet will be
(Length x Width x Height): 50 x 25x 10 using a ranch style roof line similar to my
house. The exterior four sides of the structure will be made out of a minimum of 29
gauge ribbed painted steel panels in a compliroentJ\ry color to my house. The roofwill
alto be of the same ribbed painted metal material. The inside tlooring in the garage will
be concrete with an extension on all four sides of the outside wall (a brick. ledge) to allow
brick or stone to be placed on the structure in the futuce. My new fence will continue to
surround it on three sides. Where my old fence is, I will replace part oftbat on the North
side so that primarily only the top of the -front four gaqge doors will be visable from the
street and the top 4 feet of the roof. My lot is on the South side of Glade Road on the east
comeI". The garage would be built on the South side of the lot with the 4 garage doors
facing the North towards the back of my house. I will have a concrete driveway to the
garage.
The garage would be in addition to my present 12xlO gazebo by the pool and one car
garage (17x24 )(shown in the plot plan) will be used to stOft' my lawn tractor, boat and
canoes so that they are not visible eitheI and my llxS storage building. As I indicated
previously I have already torn down several of the structures in my back yard.
I am requesting a Special Use Permit (variance) because my lot isn't one aae as
indicated by the city code that allows a 1500 square foot garaae to be built on it. The
purpose of the garage is to improve the appearance of our bk>c;k by having loom for some
of our 6 family cars that are presently visible when driving by on the street.
I respectfully request your approval of my proposal and plan, so that 1 can help in the
efforts to beautify Colleyville and to improve my property. Thank you.
Terry Grisso, 817-581-6682 1205 Glade Road, ColleyviUe, Texas 76034
P. S. Attached are signatures of neighbors who support my 1500 square foot garage
auxillary building and a new drawing.
PETITION FOR 1500 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ACCESSORY
BUILDING
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1500 square foot garage accessory building on Terry Grisso's
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RESOLUTION R-03-2098
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAIVER OF
THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE
FOR 1205 GLADE ROAD
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the Special Use Permit application fee for 1205 Glade Road, is hereby
waived.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF
THIS THE DAY OF
AYES,
NAYS AND
2003.
ABSTENTIONS ON
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
Cifyor
CC:~iliB AGENDA BRIEFING
1(.,:-;,,$
MEETING DATE:
ITEM # :
RESOLUTION # :
02/04/03
9
R-03-2099
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD i
FINANCE REVIEW I
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Calling a General Election for the purpose of
electing a Mayor and Councilmembers to Places 1
and 2
Reading and Public Hearing
Calling a General Election for May 3, 2003, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and
Councilmembers to Places 1 and 2.
This Resolution provides for dates, times and location of the election, early voting and
information for candidates regarding filing dates and times, and names the election and
alternate judge.
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
Approval
Attachment
. Resolution R-03-2099
RESOLUTION R-03-2099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 3, 2003, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACES
1 AND 2
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General Election
as set forth by Section 41.001, Texas Election Code, to be held on
May 3, 2003, at which time the voters will elect a Mayor and City
Councilmembers to Places 1 and 2, including the conduct of early
voting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
Sec. 4.
Sec. 5.
THAT a General Election is hereby called to elect a Mayor and City
Council members to Places 1 and 2, to serve until their successors
are duly elected and qualified. Such election shall be held in the
cafeteria at Bransford Elementary, 601 Glade Road, Colleyville,
Texas, on the 3rd day of May 2003, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
and
THAT if a Run-Off Election is necessary, it shall be held in
compliance with the Texas Election Code and requirements of the
Charter of the City of Colleyville; and
THAT qualified persons for City Council Offices may file as
candidates by filing applications in the office of the City Secretary
5400 Bransford Road, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., February 17
through March 19, 2003; and
THAT early voting shall be held at City Hall April 16, 2003, and
shall continue through April 29, 2003, Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 26, 2003, from
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; and
THAT voting machines shall be employed for the regular municipal
election, including early voting, herein ordered in compliance with
the provisions of Chapter 121 of the Texas Election Code, as
amended; and
Resolution R-03-2099
Page 2 of 2
Sec. 6.
THAT the following persons shall be the officers who shall conduct
the election:
Bertha Westerman - Presiding Judge
Helen Lear - Alternate Presiding Judge
and no more than seven (7) eligible persons as clerks whom the
election judge shall appoint; and
Sec. 7.
THAT the election clerks serving the Election shall also serve as
the Early Voting Ballot Board for the election. The Presiding Judge
shall serve as the Board's Presiding Officer; and
Sec. 8.
THAT the Election shall be conducted according to the election
laws of the State of Texas and requirements of the Charter of the
City of Colleyville.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
2003, BY A VOTE
ABSTENTIONS.
DAY OF
NAYS AND
APPROVED THIS
OF AYES,
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
city O(
r(V~n(iU AGENDA BRIEFING
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM#: i
RESOLUTION # :
02/04/03
10
R-03-3000
CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT HEAD ;
FINANCE REVIEW
Previous Action: None
DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Approval of a contract with the Tarrant County
Election's Administration for election services
Reading and Public Hearing
A General Election will be held on May 3, 2003, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and
Councilmembers to Places 1 and 2. Staff proposes to contract with the Tarrant County
Elections Administration primarily for use of an on-line voting system to further enhance the
voting process. The Early Voting Ballot Tracking System facilitates early voting through
verification of voter eligibility. This system also promotes voter convenience by processing
voters in a more efficient and timely manner.
The Tarrant County Elections Administration Office will provide daily early voting reports and
prepare a list that denotes the person who cast early voting ballots. Historically, the
preparation of this list has been a manual process.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the City Secretary's budget, Elections 001-14-6215
Recommendation
Approval
Attachments
. Resolution R-03-3000
RESOLUTION R-03-3000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TARRANT COUNTY
ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION FOR ELECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General Election, to
be held on May 3, 2003, at which time the voters will elect a Mayor and
Councilpersons to Places 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to contract with Tarrant County Elections
Administration for use of an on-line voting system to further enhance the
voting process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the Colleyville City Council approves the contract, with the Tarrant
County Elections Administration for election services, hereby attached as
Exhibit "A".
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED THIS
AYES,
DA YD OF
NAYS AND
2003, BY A VOTE OF
ABSTENTIONS.
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor
EXHIBIT "A"
CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS
ADMINISTRATION AND CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
THIS CONTRACT made this day of ,2003, by and between
City of Colleyville , acting by and through the governing body of hereinafter referred to as
"Governing Body", and Robert Parten, Elections Administrator of Tarrant County, Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "Contracting Officer", and by authority of section 3l.092(b), Texas Election Code, for
election services of the General Election on May 3, 2003.
DUTIES AND SERVICES OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
The Contracting Officer shall be responsible for performing the following duties and shall
furnish the following services and equipment.
(a) Contact the owners or custodians of polling places or custodian of
some other public (or if unavailable, private) building in the election
precinct and arrange for its use as a polling place in the election.
(b) Procure and distribute all necessary election supplies, including:
(1) ballots;
(2) election kits;
(3) early voting equipment; and
(4) rental of tables and chairs
(c) Procure all necessary voting machines and equipment, transport
machines and equipment to and from the polling places, and prepare
the voting machines and equipment for use at the polling places, as
described in separate Rental Agreement. The ballot boxes and voting
booths are provided by the County.
(d) Provide for the notification and training of election officials.
(e) Supervise and conduct early voting in person and by mail. Arrange
for the notification and training of the Deputy Early Voting Clerks.
The early voting location, including days and hours of voting, are
established in the Order of Election. Ballot by mail request shall be
mailed to the Early Voting Clerk, Cynthia Singleton and will be
processed by the contracting officer.
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Ballots shall be mailed to Early Voting Clerk, P. O. Box 961011,
Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0011. Cynthia Singleton will serve as
Early Voting Clerk and Robert Parten, Tarrant County Elections
Administrator, will serve as Deputy Early V oting Clerk. Additional
Deputy Early Voting Clerks will be appointed to conduct early voting
at Colleyville City Hall, 5400 Bransford Road., Colleyville, Texas.
(f) Assist at the central counting station to receive and tabulate the voted
ballots.
The Central Count/ Ballot Board Judge shall be Bertha Westerman
Additional personnel shall be appointed by the Ballot Board Judge.
(g) Conduct a manual count of at least one percent (1 %) of the election precincts
or in three precincts, whichever is greater, and submit a written report.
(h) Publish the legal notice of the date, time, and place of the test of the
electronic tabulating equipment and conduct such test.
(i) Provide the advisory services in connection with the decisions to be
made and the actions to be taken by the governing body which is
responsible for holding the election.
U) Prepare the unofficial canvass report and deliver copy to governing body
as soon as possible, but in no event later than 10:00 AM on May 5,2003.
(k) Provide the same services, equipment, and supplies necessary for the runoff
election if required. (Cost will be based on the actual number of hours
required in furnishing the additional services times the cost per hour specified
in this contract, together with the actual cost for supplies, equipment, and
rentals.) In the event a runoff election is necessary, the City and County
will enter into an amendment to this contract.
(1) Serve as custodian of election records for 60 days following the election.
DUTIES AND SERVICES OF GOVERNING BODY
The governing body shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform the following:
(a) Prepare appropriate documents for assisting the Contracting Officer
in establishing precincts and polling places, election judges, and
members of the Early Voting Ballot Board, if necessary. The Central
Count/Ballot Board Judge shall be Bertha Westerman.
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(b) Prepare all election orders, resolutions, notices, and other statutory
documents for adoption and for execution by the appropriate officer.
Take all actions required by law for calling the election, handling
contests, canvassing the returns, and declaring the results.
(c) Prepare and submit to the U. S. Department of Justice under the Federal
Voting Rights Act of 1965, the required submissions on voting changes
and procedures.
(d) Prepare and publish in the official newspaper, or post, all required
election notices.
(e) Provide two (2) single telephone connections for Early Voting
systems.
(f) Deliver to the Contracting Officer, the official wording that is to be
printed on the ballot with the exact form, order, Spanish translation,
and spelling that is to be used. The governing body shall approve the
final form and wording of the proposed ballot.
(g) Arrange for the selection and compensation of election officials for
early voting by personal appearance and election day.
(h) Pay any additional costs incurred by the contracting officer if a
recount for the election is required, or the election is contested in any
manner.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
(a) Nothing contained in this contract shall authorize or permit a change in: (1) the officer with
whom or the place at which any document or record relating to the election is to be filed; (2)
the place at which any function is to be carried out; (3) the officers who will prepare the
official canvass of the election returns; (4) the officer who will serve as custodian of the
voted ballots or other election records; or (5) any other nontransferable functions specified by
section 31.096 of the Texas Election Code.
(b) The Contracting Officer is the agent of the governing body for the purposes of contracting
with the third parties, with respect to the election expenses within the scope of the
Contracting Officer's duties; and the Contracting Officer is not liable for the governing
body's failure to pay a claim.
(c) The Contracting Officer shall file copies of this contract the County Judge and the County
Auditor of Tarrant County, Texas.
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PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
(a) Only the actual expenses directly attributable to the Contract may be charged, plus an
administrative fee of 10% of such actual costs. (Section 31.1 OO(b), Texas Election Code)
(b) As partial payment of the Contract estimate of $ 2,160.00 , the Governing Body shall
pay to Tarrant County the sum of $ 1,100.00 , at the time the contract is executed and
the election is called.
The balance for such services shall be paid within thirty (30) days from receipt of final
billing.
In the event said election is cancelled in accordance with Section 2.52, the governing body
shall reimburse the county for any expenses incurred as of that date.
WITNESS the following signatures and seal:
BY
MAYOR
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
BY
ROBERT PARTEN, ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
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ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
A. ST A TIS TICAL INFORMATION
1. Eligible Voters 15 ,000
2. Estimated Turnout 25%
3. Number of election day polling places ~
4. Number of early voting locations -L
5. Number of ballots to order 3,750
B. COST OF ELECTION ESTIMA TE ACTUAL
1. Cost of Ballots (I colullln, I ,ide, 12') $ 850.00 $
2. Ballot Proofing/Distribution (2- hours x $20) $ 100.00 $
3. Voting System Programming and Testing $ 60.00 $
-.L hours x $20.00
4. Election Kits (includes preparation)
l Election Day l Early Voting
X$80 $ 160.00 $
5. Polling Place Rental $ N/C $
6. Rental of Tables and Chairs $ N/C $
7.. Early Voting On-Line System
a. 1 EV Work Stations x $250 $ 250.00 $
b. Preparation (~ Hours X $20) $ 200.00 $
(Includes runners, set-up, closing)
8. Early Voting Ballot Tracking (~hrs x $20) $ 40.00 $
9. Early Voting By Mail, and
Support Personnel (~Hrs X $20) $ 40.00 $
10. Preparation and Distribution of Supplies
and Conduct Training (EV & ED)
~ Hours x $20
$ 100.00
$
11. Central Counting Station
a. Technical Support Personnel
~ Hours X $20 $ 100.00 $
12. Preparation of Canvass $ 20.00 $
--.L Hours x $20.00
13. List of Voters Who Voted $ 40.00 $
a. Preparation (2 hours x $20)
b. Hard Copy ($10.00Ieach)
14. Manual Count $ 200.00 $
COST OF ELECTION
$ 2.160.00
$
Administrati ve Fee (10%)
$ 216.00
$
TOTAL COST OF CONTRACT
$ 2.376.00
$
Rental Agreement for HIP Eagles (Includes
transportation & preparation of machines
and voting booths) ~ X $200
$ 400.00
$
TOTAL COST OF ELECTION
$ 2.776.00
$
Section 31.000, (c) Election Code, If the estimated expenses, not including the fee charged under
Subsection (d), exceed the actual expenses, the amount of the difference shall be refunded to the
contracting authority.
Section 2.052, Election Code, In the event the election, or any part thereof, is canceled, the
governing body shall reimburse the County for only those expenses incurred.
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
VOTING MACHINE RENTAL AGREEMENT
Tarrant County, Texas, a corporate body politic, hereinafter designated as "the County", represented in this Agreement by the
Elections Administrator, hereby agrees to rent the following voting machine(s) to the hereinafter identified organization on the terms stated
below.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PO Box 185
Colleyville, Texas 76034
hereinafter designated as "Renter", has requested the rental of...l. Optech III-P Eagle voting machine(s) at $200.00 per machine on the terms
stated below. (I-Early Voting and I-Election Day)
I.
Please forward a copy of your ballot to Rick O'Neal at the Voting Equipment Center, 2700 Premier Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76111.
II.
The rental period of voting machine(s) shall commence with the 3rd day of MAY 2003 and shall not extend to a date which
will interfere with subsequent elections for which the County is responsible for providing the voting machines(s) for public use and to this
end will, in compliance with the Election Code, Article 7.14, Section 20 obtain a Court Order, at the Renter's expense, permitting the
affected voting machine(s) to be cleared and available to the County, no later than the tenth day after the first election for which the voting
machine(s) were rented.
III.
Only voting machine(s) which the County believes to be in safe operating condition wiII be provided and the Renter agrees to hold
the County harmless for any damages arising from the Renter's use of the voting machine(s).
IV.
Renter agrees to return the voting machine(s) in the same condition as when received, normal and considerate usage wear excepted.
Renter agrees to reimburse the County for the costs to repair damages to the said machine(s) during such time as the County does not have
control custody of said machine(s).
V.
The said machine(s) will be delivered by the County to:
City of Colleyville Designated Sites
and picked up by the County at said place.
In witness of this Agreement, we the County and the Renter affix our signatures on this _ day of
,2003.
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
By:
By:
ROBERT PARTEN
ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
COUNTY OF TARRANT
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
EARLY VOTING EQUIPMENT
Tarrant County, Texas, a corporate body politic, hereinafter designated as "the County",
represented in this Agreement by the Elections Administrator. hereby agrees to rent the following work
stations to the hereinafter identified organization on the terms stated below.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
hereinafter designated as "Renter", has requested the rental of --1- Early Voting Workstation(s)
at $ 250.00 * per unit.
1.
The rental period for work station(s) shall commence on the 16th day of Aoril 2003 and
continue through the 29th day of Aoril , 2003. Rental shall not extend to a date which will
interfere with subsequent elections for which the County is responsible.
11.
Only equipment which the County believes to be in safe operating condition will be provided
and the Renter agrees to hold the County harmless for any damages arising from the use thereof.
111.
Renter agrees to reimburse the County for the costs to repair damages to the said equipment
during such time as the County does not have control custody of said equipment.
The equipment will be delivered by the County to:
City of Colleyville Designated Early Voting Site
and picked up by the County at said place.
In witness of this Agreement we the County and the Renter affix our signatures on this
,2003.
day of
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
By:
By:
Robert Parten
Elections Administrator
Authority to Contract
* Cost included in the Contract for Election Services
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE
MINUTES - November 4,2002
1. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee was called to at 7:05 P.M. in the Colleyville Community Center at 5300
Bluebonnet Rd. Those present were:
Angela Davis
Craig Lemmon
Sarah Simon
Rich Hendler - City Council Liaison
Chief John Young
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Reviewed and discussed modifications to the Bransford Elementary School
Zone.
1. Move school zone light at 100 W. Glade Rd. east to within 200' of
Glade/ Bransford crosswalk
2. Move school zone light at 700 Glade Rd. west to 300' of school
property line.
3. Add or replace school zone signs as addressed in the MUTCD.
B. Discussed standardization of all school zone time and placement of placards
on school zone signs.
4. ADJOURNMENT
A. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2003
Vice Chairman Mark Jones called the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
order at 7:00 P.M. on January 13, 2003.
Roll Call:
Present:
Bruce Kelly, Bob Culley, Earl Swift, Jeff Byerly, Bud
Sellers, Mark Jones
Jeff Wall
Clayton Husband, Jeff Jones, Jan Levy
Absent:
Staff:
Invocation:
Commissioner Sellers
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes:
December 16, 2002
Commissioner Culley moved to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2002 as corrected
(remove the weight of the cars on item #1, page #2, and remove Commissioner Kelly from
the vote on Case Z-02-028). Commissioner Sellers seconded the motion. The motion
passed by unanimous acclamation.
Citizen Comments: There were none.
1. Case P-03-001 - Minor Plat of Risley Estates, 2.380 acres located at 505 John McCain
Road
Clayton Husband presented the case to the commissioners and reviewed the staff briefing.
Commissioner Culley asked if there were any environmental or drainage issues associated with
the property. Staff responded that there were none they were aware of.
Commissioner Culley moved to approve the minor plat. Commissioner Swift seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Kelly, Culley, Swift, Byerly, Sellers, Jones
Noes: None
2. Case Z-03-001 - PUBLIC HEARING - Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales at
Town Center Colleyville located on the southeast corner of Hall Johnson Road & Colleyville
Boulevard in 5500 - 5700 block
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Minutes - January 13, 2003
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Clayton Husband presented the case to the commissioners and reviewed the staff briefing. He
discussed at length the distance requirements from schools.
Vice Chairman Jones asked if staff received any letters in response to the notice of public hearing.
They did not.
Commissioner Culley asked staff to expound on the impact the Montessori school will have on the
commercial lot located closest to it. Clayton related to the commissioners a conversation that was
held with the T ABC local office and how the measurement is calculated. Mr. Husband informed
the commissioners they do not need to exclude a portion of the subdivision from the Special Use
Permit because the applicant will have to satisfy all of the T ABC measurement requirements
before the City can sign off on an application.
Vice Chairman Jones opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were:
J. T. Corley, the owner of property located at 5409 and 5413 Colleyville Boulevard (Colleyville
Farmers Market & the lube center). He informed the commissioners that he is in support of the
Special Use Permit so other commercial properties can share the tax burden.
There was no one else present wishing to speak and Vice Chairman Jones closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Culley moved to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit.
Commissioner Sellers seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Kelly, Culley, Swift, Byerly, Sellers, Jones
Noes: None
3. Staff comments, reports and discussion items:
There was discussion about the upcoming Master Plan meetings and the way the City is broken
into areas for scheduling the meetings.
4. Commissioners' comments and reports:
Commissioner Culley thanked Councilman Rice for attending the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. The motion was seconded and
passed by acclamation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Jan Levy
Planning & Zoning Assistant
Approved on: January 27,2002 as submitted.
NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available
upon request.
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RESOLUTION R-03-3001
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL ACTION
UNDER BUSINESS AT THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
WHEREAS, Council has taken action on certain items on the agenda under Business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the agenda decisions approved by Council action under Business
this date and not otherwise adopted by Ordinance and/or separate
Resolution as follows are hereby adopted:
a.
THAT
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
_ AYES, NAYS AND ABSTENTIONS.
2003, BY A VOTE OF
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Donna Arp
Mayor