Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Jan. 23, 2024: 17 items; approval of a Development Agreement between The City of Weatherford and The Grove
5 consent items, 12 regular items, 6 public hearings, 1 executive-session topic. Written from the minutes.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote: 6.a: Adopted Resolution R2024-02 ordering the May 4, 2024 General Election for Council Member Place 3 and Council Member Place 4, authorizing the Mayor to execute the "Notice of General Election", and authorizing the Mayor to contract with the Parker County Elections Administrator to administer Early and Election Day voting. 6.b: Approved a request for a final plat for Murdock, being 1 lot out of a 0.944-acre tract generally located at 1216 Mineral Wells Hwy, said tract being situated in the W. K. Baylor Survey, Abstract No. 186, in the City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2023-0055. 6.c: Accepted the FY24 1st Quarter Investment Report for quarter ended December 31, 2023. 6.d: Adopted Ordinance O2024-05 amending the FY24 Adopted Budget. 6.e: Reappointed Rick Mutina to the Building and Standards Commission.
7.a: Consider approval of a Development Agreement between The City of Weatherford and The Grove Weatherford LLC for a 23.129-acre parcel generally located on I-20 frontage and Center Point Road. Assistant Director of Economic Development Ashley Seitz presented this item. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a Development Agreement between the City of Weatherford and The Grove Weatherford, LLC for a 23.129-acre parcel generally located on I-20 frontage and Center Point Road. The motion carried 5 - 0.
7.b: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2024-02 regarding the voluntary annexation of a tract of land owned by The Grove Weatherford, LLC and the adjacent Center Point Road Right-of-Way. Tract 1 being approximately 23-acres of land out of ABSTRACT NO. 1073 and ABSTRACT NO. 244, Parker County, Texas. Tract 2 being approximately 2.923-acres of land described as Center Point Road (variable width public Right-of-Way.) Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance O2024-02 approving the voluntary annexation of land owned by The Grove Weatherford, LLC. The motion carried 5 - 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O2024-02 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AN APPROXIMATE 23 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE GROVE WEATHERFORD, LLC, AND AN APPROXIMATE 2.923- ACRE ABUTTING A PORTION OF CENTER POINT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT REGARDING SERVICES AFTER ANNEXATION FOR SUCH TERRITORY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN [...]
7.c: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2024-04 concerning a request for a zoning map amendment from AG Agricultural to C2 Interstate Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit regarding a fueling station use and auto accessories/ auto parts store use on a 23.129-acre tract generally located at the northwest corner of Interstate 20 Frontage Road and Center Point Road, said tract be ing situated in part in the W. Cosley Survey, Abstract No. 244, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2023-0018 and CUP2023-0021. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item regarding a request for a zoning map amendment. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. • Michael Clark of Winkelmann & Associates, Inc, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Dr., Suite 215, Dallas, representing The Grove, LLC and Costo, stated he and representatives from both parties were available for questions. As there were no further speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the zoning map amendment and conditional use permit request, subject to the following condition: 1. Hours of Operation for the Fueling Station will be Sunday through Saturday from 4:00am to 11:00pm. The motion carried 5 - 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: [...]
7.d: Consider a request for preliminary plat approval for Costco Weatherford Addition, being 2 lots out of a 23.129-acre tract generally located at the northwest corner of Interstate 20 Frontage Road and Center Point Road, said tract being situated in the W. Cosley Survey, Abstract No. 244, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2023-0054. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat for Costco Weatherford Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. Show the pavement width of the collector roadway on the north side of the property (WMC §11-4-4(b)). 2. The 15-foot sewer easement is not shown in its entirety labeled on the proposed conditions sheet (WMC §11-4-4(e)). It appears it should parallel the west property line, but is open-ended at the southwest property corner. 3. Provide a statement of improvements that will be installed by the subdivider/developer and a timeline of when such improvements will be completed (WMC §11-4-6(d)). 4. Provide a name for the north collector street. (WMC §11-4-4(b)). The motion carried 5 - 0.
7.e: Consider a request for final plat approval for Costco Weatherford Addition, being 2 lots out of a 23.129-acre tract generally located at the northwest corner of Interstate 20 Frontage Road and Center Point Road, said tract being situated in the W. Cosley Survey, Abstract No. 244, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2023-0053. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the final plat for Costco Weatherford Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. The legal description is not consistent with the bearings and distances shown on the plat (WMC §11-5-2(k)). Specifically, the segment before L2 shows a different bearing. 2. Show all right-of-way centerlines, including the dedicated right-of-way on the north end of the property (WMC §11-5-2(m)). 3. 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)). 4. Provide a name for the north collector street. (WMC §11-4-4(b)). The motion carried 5 - 0.
7.f: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider approval of Ordinance No. O2024-03 designating a certain area within the corporate boundaries of the City as a Reinvestment Zone, as authorized by Section 312, Texas Tax Code, for commercial/industrial tax abatement; for property identified as certain parcels or tracts of Land Being The Grove. An Addition To Parker County, Texas, The 3.126 acres tract of land situated within the County Clerk's Instrument No. 201601814, commonly known as Interstate 20 and Center Point Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Assistant Director of Economic Development Ashley Seitz presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the City Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance O2024-03. The motion carried 5 - 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O2024-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING AN APPROXIMATE 3 ACRE AREA AS A TAX ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR COMMERCIAL TAX ABATEMENT, WITHIN THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.g: Consider approval of Resolution No. R2024-03 approving the Tax Abatement Agreement between The City of Weatherford and The Grove Weatherford LLC for the approximate 3-acre tract off generally located located on I-20 Frontage and Center Point Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Assistant Director of Economic Development Ashley Seitz presented this item. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution R2024-03. The motion carried 5 - 0.
7.h: Consider approval of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between The City of Weatherford and Costco. Assistant Director of Economic Development Ashley Seitz presented this item. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weatherford and Costco. The motion carried 5 - 0.
7.i: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2023-48 concerning a request for a conditional use permit for Fuel Station use on a 9.043-acre tract at the southeast corner of B.B. Fielder and South Main Street, generally located at 2551 South Main Street, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2023-0019. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m. • Brian Clark, QuikTrip Real Estate Manager, 8700 Freeport Pkwy, Suite 115, Irving, spoke regarding the additional signage condition and requested the condition be reduced to only one sign on Main Street. As there were no further speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Discussion was held among the City Council regarding this item. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit request for Fuel Station use at 2551 South Main Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Details of the concept plan, development agreement standards, and associated development of the property shall be subject to the Site Development Permit, Site Plan Review, and Commercial Building Permit process. 2. Demolition of the existing structures on the property is required, subject to an approved Demolition Permit. 3. Any potential traffic [...]
7.j: Consider a request for preliminary plat approval for QuikTrip 1948 Addition, being 2 commercial lots on a 9.043-acre tract at the southeast corner of B.B. Fielder and South Main Street, generally located at 2551 South Main Street and being situated in Abstract No. 785, 1792, 2019, 2057, and all of Lots 1-3 of the Causbie Addition, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2024-0001. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat for QuikTrip 1948 Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. The preliminary plat should consist of a single document containing existing and proposed conditions (WMC) §11-4-4 & 11-4-5). Sheet 1 shall be the proposed conditions, sheet 2 shall be the existing conditions. 2. The date the drawing was produced shall be provided in the title block. (WMC) §11-4- 3(d)(2)). 3. Location and width of proposed alleys, sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian ways is missing. (WMC) §11-4-4(c)) 4. The general utility plan of sewage collection, water supply, and storm water facilities is missing. This may be provided on a separate sheet as necessary for legibility. (WMC) §11-4-4(g)). 5. Areas contributing drainage to the proposed [...]
7.k: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2024-01 concerning a request for a zoning map amendment from R1 One-Family Residential to PD Planned Development, being all of Lots 5-R & 6-R, Block 6 of the Roselawn Addition; approximately 1.065-acres generally located at 301 East Park Avenue, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2023-0019. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item regarding a zoning map amendment at 301 East Park Avenue. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Kevin Cleveland, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the zoning map amendment request for 301 East Park Avenue. The motion carried 5 - 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2024-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, CONCERNING CERTAIN PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT 301 EAST PARK AVENUE, IDENTIFIED AS BEING ALL OF LOTS 5-R & 6-R, BLOCK 6 ROSELAWN ADDITION; BEING APPROXIMATELY 1.065 ACRES, PARKER COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS; HERETOFORE ZONED R1 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SHALL HENCEFORTH BE ZONED PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 2002-12, [...]
7.l: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2023-43 concerning a request for a conditional use permit regarding (Auto Sales and Service/Outside Sales as a Primary Use) use, on a 2.483-acre tract located at 1435 Fort Worth Hwy, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP2023-0017. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit request for Auto Sales and Service/Outside Sales as a Primary Use at 1435 Fort Worth Highway subject to the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation for the business shall be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2. Temporary signs, banners, and other advertisements shall not be permitted on the property. 3. All buildings on the property shall be limited to uses associated with the conditional use permit request. Leasing or subleasing of other buildings is not permitted. 4. Display, storage, and sale of equipment is limited to “new” tractors, implements, and associated parts. No other vehicles, equipment, or trailers are permitted for display, storage, or sale. The existing building on the north end of the [...]
Future agenda items: City Manager James Hotopp noted that the northwest quadrant update would be presented at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Action on executive session items: On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the commercial contract of sale to purchase an approximate 3.124-acre tract of land in the Richard Nowling Survey, Abstract No. 998, from David V. Fournier, and the assignment of such contract from 4K Real Estate Holdings, LLC to the City of Weatherford; and to auth
Executive session topics, as posted: Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of a portion real property as described in the Richard Nowling Survey, Abstract No. 998. Mayor Paschall recessed th.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Jan. 23, 2024 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)