Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Oct. 25, 2022: 18 items; Proclamation naming November 11, 2022 as Veterans' Day in the City of Weatherford
6 consent items, 12 regular items, 9 public hearings, 3 executive-session topics; 11 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Proclamation naming November 11, 2022 as Veterans' Day in the City of Weatherford. Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder presented this proclamation to representatives of the local post of the American Legion. Recognize the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce on recently receiving six awards from the International Festivals and Events Association Annual Conference, including: 1) Best Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management; 2) Best Parade - Weatherford Lights the Night Parade; 3) Best Event Hat; 4) Best Facebook Page; 5) Runner Up Best Event Poster; and 6) Runner Up Best Event T-Shirt. Mayor Paul Paschall recognized Tammy Gazzola and Gloria Martinez of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Gazzola thanked Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Lance Arnold and the Weatherford Police Department for the partnership in providing safety and security at the Annual Peach Festival.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Matt Ticzkus): Approved the minutes of the City Council Work, Regular, and Executive Sessions held October 11, 2022. Approved a final plat for Parker Meadows, 14 residential lots being 30.263 acres located at Zion Hill Loop, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2022-0054, on recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. Provide a signed letter from the Weatherford Post Office stating they accept the location and placement of cluster box units (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC §11-5-3(e)). 2. Public improvements are required to be accepted before the final plat is recorded (WMC §11-5-9(c)(1)). A surety as required by Parker County will be required to record the plat prior to acceptance of public improvements (WMC §11-5-9(c)(2)). Provide documentation from Parker County that the letter of credit submitted is acceptable. Approved a final plat for Ranger's Place, two lots being 7.541 acres located at 1741 Ranger Highway, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2022-0055, on recommendation of the PZC, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and specifically the following conditions: 1. A water main is required to be extended to and through the property. As a surety, a development agreement is required. Approved a request for a final plat for Wossum Ranch, Phase 4 subdivision, 8 residential lots on 8.889 acres located east of Upper Denton Road, south of Trailwood Drive, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2022-0050, on recommendation of the PZC subject to the following conditions which must be met prior to certification and filing: 1. Preliminary Plat and existing conditions to the north lists the street as OakBend Trail. Why does it suddenly change in naming to Lone Oak Trail? Correct to be consistent with Preliminary Plat. 2. Title Block requires to number of lots within the subdivision to be included. (11-5-2(1)(c)) 3. A note shall be included on the plat stating that all pre-existing easements and/or dedications have been vacated or incorporated into the creation of this plat. (11-5-2(m)). 4. Update Planning & Zoning Approval Block to be substantially similar to the certificate as outlined in (11-5-2(q)(3)). "This plat has been submitted to and considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Weatherford, Texas, and is hereby approved by such Commission and passed to the City Council for its consideration and approval". 5. Prior to recording of the final plat for each phase of the subdivision, the Developer Responsibilities as referenced in Section 1.A. of Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Amendment III shall be fulfilled. 6. Provide dimensions for the proposed temporary turn around easement (WMC §11-5-2(m)). The temporary turn around easement will need to be created by separate instrument if it is outside the area to be platted. Include recording information for the easement (WMC §11-5- 2(m)). 7. Show the right-of-way centerlines for Oak Bend Trail and Twin Oak Trail (WMC §11-5- 2(m)). 8. Show the limits of the 100-year flood plain (WMC §11-5-2(o)). The drainage easement does not appear to be large enough to contain the limits shown in the drainage study. 9. An approved preliminary plat is required before the final plat can be approved. (WMC §11- 5-4(b)). Public improvements are required to be accepted before the final plat is recorded (WMC §11-5-9(c)(1)). A subdivision improvement agreement and surety are required to record the plat prior to acceptance of public improvements (WMC §11-5-9(c)(2)). Consider a request for final plat approval for University Hills, Phase IV subdivision, 42 residential lots on 14.61 acres located northeast of Ric Williamson Memorial Highway and Zion Hill Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2022-0052, on recommendation of the PZC subject to the following conditions which must be met prior to certification and filing: 1. Remove zoning information (Note 12) and (Note 14) from the final plat (WMC §11-5-2). Zoning district information is subject to change and reviewed against the most currently adopted ordinance. 2. Horizontal bearings shall be based on NAD 83, Texas North Central Zone 4202 (WMC §11- 5-2(b)). Note 5 states it is based on Texas Central Zone 4203. 3. Provide distances for roadway centerline segments (WMC §11-5-2(m)). Provide calculations showing at least 50 percent of the total street centerline length is curvilinear (WMC §11-6-3(d)). 4. Include a note on the plat stating all pre-existing easements and/or dedications have been vacated or incorporated into the creation of this plat (WMC §11-5-2(m)). 5. An approved preliminary plat is required before the final plat can be approved (WMC §11- 5-4(b)). Public improvements are required to be accepted before the final plat is recorded (WMC) §11-5-9(c)(1)). A subdivision improvement agreement and surety are required to record the plat prior to acceptance of public improvements (WMC §11-5-9(c)(2)). 6. If Vanderbilt Drive is constructed before Dartmouth Drive is, a temporary turnaround bulb will be required at the east end of Vanderbilt Drive (EDCM §2.1.23). 7. The Vanderbilt Drive and Dartmouth Drive intersection should be tangent for at least 100’ (EDCM §2.4.4). All other intersections are required to be tangent for at least 50’. 8. Preliminary plat submittals show the segment of land west of Lots 25 and 26, Block 16 that is within the City limits as part of this property. Are the City limits and property boundaries shown correctly? 9. Phase III final plat includes HOA Lot 13, Block, 16. Phase IV final plat includes the HOA area as Lot 12, Block 16. Correct inconsistency. Appointed Brenda McClurkin to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-36 concerning a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) regarding a fuel canopy expansion for the existing QuikTrip Fueling Station and Truck Stop on a 7.33-acre tract of land located at 2001 South Bowie Drive, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2022-0012. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the CUP request subject to the following conditions: 1. All offsite improvements shall be permitted and constructed prior to or concurrently with the onsite improvements. Offsite improvements shall consist of the proposed median extension, a minimum of 50’, along South Bowie Drive as shown on the concept plan. 2. No variance shall be requested or granted for remodeling and operation of the business. 3. Full compliance must be maintained and if a third violation notice is issued within an 18-month period all operations must cease until compliance is met. 4. This CUP will be void if construction has not been started within 8 months of Ordinance approval. Additionally, this CUP will be void if construction has not been completed within 20 months. 5. This CUP will be void if the use is abandoned for more than 180 days. At their October 12th, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting, the PZC voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the CUP [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-35 concerning a request for a CUP regarding Community Center use on a 2.599-acre tract of land located at 602 West Water Street, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2022-0011. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kenner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the CUP request subject to the following conditions. At their October 12th, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting, the PZC voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the CUP request, subject to the following conditions as recommended by staff: 1. All refuse and services areas shall be subject to current screening requirements as outlined in the Landscape and Tree Manual. Dumpsters shall be kept inside approved enclosures with doors shut. Screening to be completed prior to or concurrently with first phase of construction/expansion. 2. Existing parking lot and loading zones may be utilized for existing use and Phase 1 expansion. All future phases shall be subject to the standards as outlined in Section 12-4-105 of the Title XII Zoning Ordinance. 3. Phase 2 through Phase 4 shall be subject to the Site Plan Review process. Additional parking spaces and on-site circulation lanes for pick-up and drop-off shall be provided to prevent hazards and traffic congestion within the site and adjoining public streets, subject to [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-37 concerning a request for CUP regarding Auto Sales use on a 1.884-acre tract of land located at 1405 Fort Worth Highway, said tract being Lots 1-4, Block 7, Majors Industrial Addition, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2022-0013. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the CUP subject to the following conditions. At their October 12th, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting, the PZC voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the CUP, subject to the following conditions as recommended by staff: 1. All refuse and service areas shall be subject to current screening requirements as outlined in the Landscape and Tree Manual. Dumpsters for the site shall be kept inside approved enclosures with doors shut. 2. Used vehicle display and storage area shall be limited to the areas as shown on the site plan. 3. All existing and new signage for the entire property shall be brought into conformance with current sign regulations as outlined in Section 12-4-101 of the Title XII Zoning Ordinance. Pole signs are prohibited within the Commercial Corridor Overlay, existing pole sign shall be removed. Approved sign permit and final site inspection are required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. All signage and advertising from [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-26 concerning a request for a CUP regarding Auto Repair use on a 0.393-acre tract of land located at 112 West Park Avenue, said tract being out of the PS HALL Survey, Abstract No. 659, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2022-0008. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. This item was tabled by the Council on September 27, 2022. Staff recommended approval of this item with the following conditions, as amended, based on Council's discussion at the September 27, 2022 meeting: 1. Details of the concept plan and associated development of the property shall be subject to the Site Plan Review process. Approval of a Site Plan and all applicable permits are required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Any potential traffic impacts will be reviewed during the site plan review process. 2. All exterior façade, windows, and doors as shown and detailed of the concept plan shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. Alter existing drive entrance along West Park Avenue to adequately address appropriate vehicular ingress/egress and maintain pedestrian safety. Parking and maneuvering of vehicles in the right of way shall not be permitted. Curb and gutter shall be installed along West Park Avenue approximately as shown on Concept Plan. All [...]
Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. • Applicant Jeffery Smith spoke about this property and project. As there were no other speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:35 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item with the aforementioned conditions. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-34 regarding a request for a CUP regarding Wedding Chapel use on a 12.8-acre tract of land located at 109 Otto Drive, said tract being Lot 1 of the Luig Addition, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2022-0010. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the CUP subject to the following conditions. At their October 12, 2022, regular meeting, the PZC voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the CUP, subject to the following conditions as recommended by staff: 1. Hours of operation shall be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. 2. Music shall comply with the city ordinance and shall be turned off by 11:00 p.m. 3. A maximum of one (1) monument sign, as permitted by section 12-4-101, may be allowed; not temporary or pole signs are permitted on the property. 4. Temporary signs, banners, and/or offsite advertising shall not be allowed or permitted. 5. Vehicles shall not be parked on grass or within public right-of-way. 6. No variances shall be requested or granted for development and operation of the business. 7. Full compliance must be maintained and if a third violation notice is issued within an 18-month period all operations must cease until compliance is met. 8. This CUP will be void if abandoned for more than 180 days after [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-38 on the voluntary annexation of "Ranger Place" being a tract of land situated in the Benjamin Thomas Survey, Abstract No. 1563 and the Thomas Brown Survey, Abstract No. 133, Parker County, Texas; being all of that certain tract conveyed to Gonzales, Jr. in Volume 1975, Page 155, Real Property Records, Parker County, Texas; (R.P.R.P.C.T.), the subject tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds and enclosing 7.541 acres of land, more or less, to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of the City. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval. If the ordinance is adopted, the annexation becomes effective immediately. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:40 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-30 concerning a request for a zoning map amendment from AG Agricultural to R3 Multifamily Residential with a P Planned Unit Development overlay and approval of a Development Agreement on a 17.52-acre tract at the southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Holland Lake Drive, said tract being situated in the Elsberry Miller Survey, Abstract No. 873 and the J.P. Hart Survey, Abstract No. 1970, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2022-0011. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Since the criteria for approval of a Planned Unit Development are met, staff recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment. At their October 12th, 2022, regular meeting, the PZC voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment as proposed. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted unanimously to remove this item from the table. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. • Engineer Chuck Stark with Barron Stark spoke about this item regarding the traffic impact analysis. Mr. Barron stated that the traffic impact analysis has not been completed and that he understands he will have to be fully compliant with the ordinance and that he is prepared to follow thru with findings of such. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:46 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted unanimously to approve the zone change. Motion carried 5 - 0.
On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to approve the developer's agreement. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Consider a request for preliminary plat approval for Holland-Santa Fe Addition, 3 lots out of a 26.47-acre tract at the southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Holland Lake Drive, said tract being situated in the Elsberry Miller Survey, Abstract No. 873 and the J.P. Hart Survey, Abstract No. 1970, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2022-0051. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Holland-Santa Fe Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically the following conditions: 1. Proposed sidewalks are required to be 6’ wide (WMC §11-4-4(c)). 2. Provide an exhibit showing areas contributing drainage to the proposed subdivision. The information shall include the area, slope, and type of development (WMC §11-4-4(h)). 3. Show names of all adjacent subdivisions within 125’ on the existing conditions sheet (WMC §11- 4-5(a)). Also, provide dimensions for all adjacent rights-of-way. 4. The Clear Lake Drive right-of-way limits are not clear as they approach the west side of the area to be platted (WMC §11-4-5(a)). 5. Show the recording information for the existing 20’ sewer easement on the existing conditions sheet (WMC §11-4-5(b)). 6. Full right-of-way dedication is required along Holland Lake Drive to provide an 80’ width [...]
Action on executive session items: • The Council took no action on the 2132 Tin Top Road item. • On the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the approximate 39.345-acre tract of land commonly known as 1908 Clear Lake Road from Silverado ESA, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute all related closing documents. Motion carried 5 - 0. • The Council took no action on the Project 102 item.
Future agenda items: City Manager James Hotopp announced that Director of Transportation and Public Works Manny Palacios’ retirement party will be on Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Executive session topics, as posted: • Sec. 551.071. Consultation with attorney: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; or (2) a; • Sec. 551.072. Deliberation regarding real property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease,; • Sec. 551.087. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations: (1) to discuss or.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Oct. 25, 2022 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)