Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Oct. 26, 2021: 14 items; usmc Staff Sergeant David Cox and Major Natalie Lamb presented a framed United States
9 consent items, 5 regular items, 3 public hearings; 4 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
USMC Staff Sergeant David Cox and Major Natalie Lamb presented a framed United States Marine Corps flag to the Council. Proclamation naming November 5, 2021 as Arbor Day in the City of Weatherford. Council Member Matt Ticzkus presented this proclamation to the Parks, Recreation, and Special Events Department. Proclamation naming November 11, 2021 as Veterans Day in the City of Weatherford. Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder presented this proclamation to members of local American Legion Post 163. Employee Service Award City Manager James Hotopp presented Director of Information Technology Troy Garvin with his 25-year service award.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Jeff Robinson): Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting held October 12, 2021. Accepted the FY21 4th Quarter Investment Report for quarter ended September 30, 2021. Renewed the contract with Christian Cleaning for Janitorial Services of Municipal Buildings in the amount of $158,797.80, with options for special events and emergency cleanings set at $35.00 per hour. Authorized the City Manager to execute a development agreement pertaining to the Hudson Oaks Business Park subdivision allowing the developer to have the final plat recorded after provision of security for public paving and storm water improvements but prior to completion and acceptance of those public improvements. Approved a preliminary plat approval for Wossum Ranch, 80 residential lots plus 2 gas-well sites being 113.783 acres in the JJ Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 1931, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, SBD2021-0069, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. A gas line on the western portion of the property that was shown on previous submittals is missing on current submittal. The gas line and any easement(s) should be shown and labeled. (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-5(b)). 2. The revision to the drainage easement limits on Lots 8-17, Block 3 will be reviewed under the site development permit. The information submitted proposes to modify the channel in this area. Open channels will not be permitted unless the flow will exceed the capacity of a 72" storm drain. 3. The Trailwood Drive right-of-way is required to be based on an ultimate width of 80' The ultimate right-of-way dedication will be determined upon review of the traffic impact analysis. (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-6-2(b)). 4. The City Thoroughfare Plan indicates collector roadways are needed on this property. The need for such collectors will be evaluated during review of the civil engineering plans and traffic impact analysis. 5. Per the subdivision improvement agreement, the property south of the future loop will be required to be annexed into the City prior to acceptance and approval of the final plat(s) for Phases 3 through 6. (Reference Subdivision Improvement Agreement §1(A)(c)). Authorized the City Manager to renew the support contract with Tyler Technologies for the Munis software system in the amount of $81,098.83. Authorized the City Manager to renew the support contract of Azteca Systems, LLC for the City Works system in the amount of $54,000.00. Appointed Jacob Gustainis from alternate member to the vacant regular member seat on the Building and Standards Commission. Authorized the City Manager to purchase and accept the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) State Bid Contract for renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licensing with budgeted dollars in the amount of $127,967.52.
Discuss and hold a PUBLIC HEARING to receive public comments on proposed amendments to the 2016 Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Program. Water and Wastewater Utilities Director Rick Shaffer introduced John Atkins with Kimley-Horn. Mr. Atkins gave a brief presentation regarding the Impact Fee Program. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 6:54 p.m. Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2021-58, a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a tattoo studio at 110 College Park Drive, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2021-0008. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. At their October 13, 2021 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously (4-0) recommended approval of the CUP, subject to the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation will be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. Window signage, glass tinting or frosting, and other storefront displays will not exceed 20% of the area of the storefront. 3. Exterior signs shall be limited to one wall sign and signage on a legally permitted monument or pole sign. 4. No neon, flashing, or moving signs are permitted. 5. No art or product is to be displayed outside of the building. 6. Full compliance with all applicable conditions and ordinances must be [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2021-56, a request for CUP approval for a self-storage facility at 1319 Santa Fe Drive, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2021-0007. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. At the October 13, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, staff recommended approval of the CUP for expansion of a self-storage facility, subject to the following conditions, for which the Commission recommend approval excluding item number five: 1. A new driveway on Santa Fe Drive will be configured and constructed to allow off-street stacking for vehicles entering and exiting the site. The driveway shall be placed on the northern end of the property as shown in the conceptual site plan. A minimum of 40’ of stacking distance between the gated entrance and the public right-of-way is required for vehicular traffic entering the site. 2. Existing drive entrance located on Santa Fe Drive will be closed and removed. Sidewalks will be extended across the front of the property along Santa Fe Drive. 3. Electronic sliding gates with keypad entry and emergency fire department access will be added at the entrance/exit drive. 4. The existing chain link perimeter fence will be removed; a screening fence/wall will be constructed in accordance with current zoning ordinance and in similar character, [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2021-57, a request for a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from C1 General Commercial to SF 7.5 Single-Family 7.5 Residential for one residential lot on a 4.990-acre tract of land located at 1306 South Bowie Drive, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2021-0011. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. At their October 13, 2021 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval of the zone change for 1306 South Bowie Drive. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:19 p.m. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Quarterly update regarding the Downtown Bypass Project. Civil Engineer Chad Marbut presented this update. Council requested the next report be presented in six months. No action was required or taken. Quarterly Weatherford Public Safety Building construction update. Director of Public Safety Lance Arnold presented this update. No action was required or taken.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Oct. 26, 2021 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)