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REGULARCITYCOUNCILMEETING
LOCATION:CITYHALLCOUNCILCHAMBER
AGENDA#2832
MARCH20,2012
CALLTOORDER:5:00P.M.
3:00-3:30P.M.EXECUTIVESESSION:TheCouncilwillconveneintoclosedExecutiveSession
underTGC551.072todeliberatethepossibleacquisitionofpropertyadjacentto
2525UniversityBlvd.ExecutiveConferenceRoom,1stFloor,CityHall.
3:30-4:00P.M.DISCUSS:DirectorofParksGerryBradleywillupdatetheCouncilonstatusof
WilliamsParkimprovementplans.CouncilConf.Room,2ndFloor,CityHall.
4:00-4:30P.M.DISCUSS:DirectorofPublicWorksBudSmallwoodwillprovideinformationtothe
CouncilregardingtherebuildofMcFarlinBlvd.streetandmedians.Council
ConferenceRoom,2ndFloor,CityHall.
4:30-5:00P.M.WORKSESSIONFORAGENDAREVIEW:CityCouncilConferenceRoom,2nd
Floor,CityHall.
TOSPEAKONANAGENDAITEM
AnyonewishingtoaddresstheCouncilonanyitemmustfilloutagreen“RequesttoSpeak”formand
returnittotheCitySecretary.WhencalledforwardbytheMayor,beforebeginning theirremarks,speakers
areaskedtogotothepodiumandstatetheirnameandaddressfortherecord.
I.CALLTOORDER
A.INVOCATION:CityManagerBobLivingston
B.PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE:CityManagerBobLivingston/BoyScouts
C.INTRODUCTIONOFCOUNCIL:MayorW.RichardDavis
D.INTRODUCTIONOFSTAFF:CityManagerBobLivingston
II.CONSENTAGENDA
A.CONSIDERANDACT:onminutesoftheMarch6,2012CityCouncilMeeting - Spector Pg 3
B.CONSIDERANDACT:ontheBuyBoardPurchaseofa2012FordF150Extended
CabTruckfortheEngineeringDivision - Green Pg 7
C.CONSIDERANDACT:onanordinanceamendingtheresidentialparkingdistrictto
excludethe2900blockofDanielAvenue - Adams Pg 12
D.CONSIDERANDACT:onacontractforelectricalrough-inattheUniversityPark
PublicLibraryinPrestonCenter - Green Pg 16
III.MAINAGENDA
A.PUBLICHEARING:onanordinanceamendingtheSpecialSignDistrictforthe
PlazaatPrestonCenter - Persaud Pg 19
B.CONSIDERANDACT:onan ordinanceamendingtheSpecialSignDistrictforthe
PlazaatPrestonCenter - Persaud Pg 29
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IV.PUBLICCOMMENTS
AnyonewishingtoaddressanitemnotontheAgenda shoulddosoatthistime.Pleasebe
advisedthatundertheTexasOpenMeetingsAct,the Councilcannotdiscussoractatthis
meetingonamatterthatisnotlistedontheAgend a.However,inresponsetoaninquiry,a
Councilmembermayrespondwithastatementofspec ificfactualinformationora
recitationofexistingpolicy.ItistheCouncil’spolicytorequestthatcitizensnotaddress
itemsthatarecurrentlyscheduledforafutureage ndaorpublichearing.Instead,theCouncil
requeststhatcitizensattendthatspecificmeeting toexpresstheiropinions,orcommentto
theCouncilbye-mailatCity-Council@uptexas.orgorletteraddressedtotheMayo rand
Councilat3800UniversityBlvd.,UniversityPark,Texas75205.Otherquestionsorprivate
commentsfortheCityCouncilorStaffshouldbedi rectedtothatindividualimmediately
followingthemeeting.
AsauthorizedbySection551.071(2)oftheTexasGo vernmentCode,thismeetingmaybeconvened
intoClosedExecutiveSessionforthepurposeofse ekingconfidentiallegaladvicefromtheCity
AttorneyonanyAgendaitemslistedherein.
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:LizSpector,CitySecretary
SUBJECT:CONSIDERANDACT:onminutesoftheMarch6,2012C ityCouncilMeeting
BACKGROUND:
MinutesoftheMarch6,2012CityCouncilMeetinga reincludedfortheCouncil'sreview.
ATTACHMENTS:
March6,2012CityCouncilMtgMin
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MINUTES
AGENDA #2831
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
COUNCIL CHAMBER – CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012, 5:00 P.M.
3:32 - 4:01 P.M. UNDER TGC SECTION 551.072, THE COUNCIL CONVENED INTO CLOSED
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7406 TURTLE CREEK BLVD. NO ACTION WAS
TAKEN. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL.
Mayor Davis, Councilmembers Begert, Clark and Stewart, City Attorney Dillard and City Manager
Livingston were present at the Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tem Grable was excused.
4:10 - 5:00 P.M. WORK SESSION FOR AGENDA REVIEW COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM,
2ND FLOOR, CITY HALL.
The Regular City Council Meeting was called into session at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City
Hall. Present were Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Davis, and Councilmember
Stewart. Also in attendance were City Attorney Dillard, and City Manager Livingston.
Mayor Pro Tem Grable was excused due to illness.
Mayor Davis asked the Boy Scouts in attendance to assist in leading the Pledge of Allegiance
and to introduce themselves afterwards. The scouts included: Ruo Ming, Troop 730,
Citizenship in the Community; Jack Hickey, Troop 82, Citizenship in the Community; and,
Brannon Farrow, Troop 82, Citizenship in the Community and Community Service. Mayor
Davis thanked them for attending the meeting.
Councilmember Begert presented Mayor Davis with a special recognition from the City Council
and the City in honor of Mayor Davis receiving the SMU Dedman School of Law Distinguished
Law Alumni award.
City Manager Livingston introduced City Staff as follows: Community Information Officer
Steve Mace, Director of Information Services Jim Criswell, Police Chief Gary Adams,
Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, City Secretary Liz Spector, Director of Parks
Gerry Bradley, Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford, Assistant to the City Manager
George Ertle, Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob Speer, Director of Community
Development Robbie Corder, Fire Chief Randy Howell, Purchasing Agent Christine Green,
and, Director of Finance Kent Austin.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. INVOCATION: Councilmember Bob Begert
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Bob Begert / Boy Scouts
C. INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard Davis
D. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Bob Livingston
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Approval to purchase 21 Panasonic Toughbooks, 2 PDRC units and 2 CF-H2 units for use in
public safety vehicles from Austin Ribbon + Computer (ARC) for $113,127.08. ARC is a
DIR vendor which satisfies the competitive bidding requirement of the State of Texas.
Approval of the low bidder and authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract for
$55,790 with Admiral Construction for removal and replacement of defective sidewalk.
Approval to replace a 1996 Ford F150 and 2001 Vactron Vac with purchase of a 2012
Chevrolet C3500 Chevy truck for $37,744 on a state contract through Caldwell Country, and
a 2012 Model 250 Income Vac for $44,060 through Texas Municipal Equipment. Purchases
made through state contract and HGAC satisfy all competitive bidding requirements.
Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Stewart
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Director of Parks Gerry Bradley addressed the council. He said he was contacted by SMU
staff to discuss the University’s desire to take over landscape maintenance of the
medians along SMU Blvd. between Dublin and Airline. Mr. Bradley showed the Council
some renderings of the medians as proposed by SMU. He said staff is in favor of the
agreement which includes landscape and irrigation maintenance costs. He said SMU will
bear the costs for this plan, including landscape and water. Mr. Bradley said the City will
retain property ownership and necessary easements and rights-of-ways. He said staff is in
favor of this agreement and he said the landscape improvements will enhance the area.
Councilmember Begert made a motion to approve an agreement allowing SMU to maintain
the SMU Blvd. medians between Dublin and Airline. Councilmember Clark seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Brendon Mills, 3501 Purdue, discussed the possible City acquisition of 7406 Turtle Creek. He
said he was in favor of the City acquiring this property and he requested the City Council move
forward with the plan. Mayor Davis said he recently received word that the property’s owners had
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDER AND ACT: on minutes of the February 21, 2012 City Council Meeting
B. CONSIDER AND ACT: on approval of replacement Panasonic ToughBook Computers in
Police and Fire vehicles
C. CONSIDER AND ACT: on bids received for replacement of defective sidewalk
D. CONSIDER AND ACT: on the cooperative contract purchase of a 2012 Chevrolet C3500
Truck and 2012 Model 250 Incline Vac for Infrastructure Maintenance
III. MAIN AGENDA
A. CONSIDER AND ACT: on an agreement allowing SMU to maintain the SMU Blvd.
medians between Dublin and Airline
IV. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
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accepted a contract for purchase of the property by another entity and had taken it off the market.
He thanked Mr. Mills for his comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting.
Considered and approved this 20th day of March, 2012.
________________________________
W. Richard Davis, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Elizabeth Spector, City Secretary
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:ChristineGreen,PurchasingAgent
SUBJECT:CONSIDERANDACT:ontheBuyBoardPurchaseofa2012FordF150Extend ed
CabTruckfortheEngineeringDivision
BACKGROUND:
IncludedisamemofromJimGau,Jr.,FleetManager,andVehiclePurchaseRequisitionforthe
purchaseofa2012FordF150ExtendedCabTruckfor theEngineeringDivision.Thisvehicle
purchaseisascheduledreplacementofa2002Chevr oletC1500pickup.
ThetruckisavailableonaBuyBoardcontractthrou ghPhilpottMotorsforatotalcostof$21,253.75.
PurchasesmadethroughBuyBoardsatisfyallcompeti tivebiddingrequirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommendspurchaseofthe2012FordF150Ext endedCabTruckfromPhilpottMotorsviathe
BuyBoardpurchasingcooperativeintheamountof$2 1,253.75.
ATTACHMENTS:
MemofromJimGau,VPR,BuyBoardProductPricingSu mmary
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:GaryW.Adams,ChiefofPolice
SUBJECT:CONSIDERANDACT:onanordinanceamendingtheresidentialparkingdi strictto
excludethe2900blockofDanielAvenue
BACKGROUND:
Residentsofthe2900blockofDanielAvenuehavep etitionedthecitytoremovetheirblockfromthe
ResidentialParkingDistrict.Apetitionsubmitted andsignedbyresidentsof11ofthe17homeson
the2900blockofDanielAvenuemeetstheCity'sre quirementforapetitiontobeconsidered.
Accordingtothepetitioners,theparkingrestricti onsareunnecessaryfortheirblockandthesignsa re
unsightly.
RECOMMENDATION:
StaffrecommendstheCityCouncilapprovethisrequ est.
ATTACHMENTS:
PetitionforExclusioninResidentialParkingDistr ict
OrdinanceAmendingtheResidentialParkingDistrict
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, CHAPTER 12, TRAFFIC CONTROL, BY AMENDING SECTION 12.05.042
(a) (12) TO REMOVE DESIGNATION OF THE 2900 BLOCK OF DANIEL AS A
RESIDENT-PARKING-ONLY ZONE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 12, Article 12.05 “Parking”, Section 12.05.042 (a) (12),
of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, Texas, is hereby amended in part to
delete the designation of the 2900 block of Daniel as a resident-parking-only zone.
SECTION 2. That all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
University Park, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase or section of this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be
adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the
____ day of _________________ 2012.
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APPROVED:
______________________________
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
(RLD/3-14-12/54524)
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:ChristineGreen,PurchasingAgent
SUBJECT:CONSIDERANDACT:onacontractforelectricalroug h-inattheUniversityPark
PublicLibraryinPrestonCenter
BACKGROUND:
AttachedisamemofromGaryFrazier,VicePresiden tofRogers-O’BrienConstruction,regardingthe
solicitationofbidsforelectricalrough-in(insta llationoffloorboxesforpoweranddata)atthen ew
library.Rogers-O’BrienistheConstructionManage r–Agentforthefinish-outofthenewlibrary
spaceinPrestonCenter.
Bidsweresolicitedfromninefirms.CECElectrica lsubmittedtheonlybidintheamountof
$21,528.00.CECiscurrentlyon-siteastheelectr icalcontractorfortherestofthebuildingprojec t.
Thissolicitationprocessmeetsthestatutorycompe titivebiddingrequirementsforpurchaseslessthan
$3,000inthatbidswererequestedfromHUB(Histor icallyUnderutilizedBusiness)vendors.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommendsawardoftheelectricalrough-inc ontracttoCECElectricalintheamountof
$21,528.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
ElectricalRough-InMemofromGaryFrazierandSoli citationDetail
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:HarryPersaud,ChiefPlanningOfficial
SUBJECT:PUBLICHEARING:onanordinanceamendingtheSpecialSignDistrict forthe
PlazaatPrestonCenter
BACKGROUND:
CityCouncilapprovedtheoriginalspecialsigndis trictforthePlazaatPrestonCenteronFebruary2 1,
1990.OvertheyearsOrdinance90/6wasamendedon severaloccasionstodealwithspecificsign
issues.TheownersofthePlazaatPrestonCenter havenowrequestedanamendmenttothespecial
signdistrictfortheshoppingcenter.Thepropos edamendmenthasbeentriggeredbyrecentchanges
includingtheabandonmentofallinternalstreetri ghts-of-wayandtheconstructionofafive-story
officebuildingwhichwillhousethepubliclibrary .
Theattachedordinanceprovidescomprehensivesigna gestandardswithgraphicsfortheentirePlaza
andincludesshoppingcenteridentification,primar yandsecondarybusinessidentification,temporary,
officebuildingandtrafficsigns.Thesignages tandards,ifapproved,willserveasthebasisfor
reviewingsignpermitapplicationsfortheshopping center.
RECOMMENDATION:
TheUrbanDesignandDevelopmentAdvisoryCommittee (UDADAC)consideredthedraftproposals
oftheSpecialSignDistrictatitsmeetingonFebru ary29,2012andvotedunanimouslytorecommend
approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
DraftOrdinance
MinutesofUDADAC02/29/12
SignGraphics
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 90/6, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR THE PLAZA AT PRESTON
CENTER, BY ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A”;
APPROVING SITE PLAN, SIGN DETAILS AND LOCATIONS ATTACHED HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Urban Design and Development Advisory Committee of the City has
considered a request for amendment of Ordinance No. 90/6, the Special Sign District for the Plaza at
Preston Center, as heretofore amended; and
WHEREAS, the Committee is of the opinion that such amendment will result in benefits to
the public health, safety and general welfare and is in the interest of the City of University Park, and
has recommended to the City Council that such amendment be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided notice and a public hearing with regard to such
request and recommendation and is of the opinion and finds that such special sign district should be
amended as requested; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Urban Design and Development Advisory Committee has
considered a request for amendment of Ordinance No. 90/6, as heretofore amended, which granted
a Special Sign District for the Plaza at Preston Center, and such amendment has been approved by
the Committee as beneficial to the public health, safety, and general welfare and in the interests of
the City of University Park. The City Council therefore hereby determines that ordinance No. 90/6,
the Special Sign District for the Plaza at Preston Center, as heretofore amended, should be further
amended in accordance with the following sections.
SECTION 2. That the signage standards, site plan, sign locations and sign construction
details and specifications for signage for the Special Sign District, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”
and made part hereof for all purposes, are hereby approved and adopted.
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SECTION 3. That the signs approved hereby may be constructed and placed at the
specific locations and on the elevations as shown in said Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 4. That any provision of Ordinance No. 90/6, as heretofore amended, in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance with regard to the signage permitted for the Plaza at
Preston Center is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or
section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same
shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part of provision thereof, other than
the part decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of
the City of University Park, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred
dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and each and every day such offense shall continue shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and
the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 20th day
of March 2012.
APPROVED:
___________________________________
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ___________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
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Signage Standards For Plaza At Preston Center
University Park, Texas
1. SCOPE
A. The area covered by this signage standard is bounded by Preston Road,
Northwest Highway, Pickwick Lane, and Wentwood Drive and is shown on
Attachment A. These standards supersede the City of University Park typical
shopping center sign standards and have been incorporated into a Special
Sign District specific to this property.
2. SHOPPING CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGNS:
A. Wall Sign: One wall sign naming the shopping center will be permitted on
each of the two primary frontage streets, Northwest Highway and Preston
Road. Each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area and
shall be installed a minimum of 14 feet above grade. Refer Attachment B.
B. Ground Signs: One ground sign per street frontage will be permitted on
Preston Road, Northwest Highway, Pickwick Lane, and Wentwood Drive.
Ground signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet for each sign face and
installed a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in height above grade. All ground
signs placed in the public right-of-way shall be in accordance with a license
agreement to be entered into between the owner of the property and the City
of University Park after approval by the City Council. Refer to Attachment C.
C. Directory Signs: Two (2) sets of detached tenant identification directory signs
will be permitted in accordance with the drawings attached hereto as
Attachment D. A “set” consists of three (3) freestanding four sided plexi
pillars as described on the attachment. One (1) set will be permitted on the
Preston Road frontage and one (1) set on the Northwest Highway frontage.
Each pillar may be internally illuminated with a programmable color changing
light source, providing for 8 seconds of hold time and 2 seconds of transition
time. The tenant letters shall be individual die-cut vinyl black letters in font
style approved by landlord with maximum 7” tall letters. Tenant sign panels
and sizes are described in Attachment D.
D. Pole Banner Signs: Pole mounted banners will be permitted within the
common area parking lots and private drives. These banners are intended
for the display of seasonal and promotional imagery and information relating
to the shopping center. The mounting height and size of banners is depicted
on Attachment E.
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3. BUSINESS SIGNS:
A. Primary Business Identification Signs: One (1) primary business identification
sign per store frontage shall be permitted. Corner tenants or tenants with
front/rear dual entrances such as building A will be allowed two (2) primary
signs. Primary signs may be either wall signs or silkscreened graphics on the
sloped portion of a fabric awning. Awning signs shall be flood illuminated
with wall mounted fixtures and wall signs shall be reverse channel halo
illuminated with white light source. Tenant primary wall signs may be
internally halo illuminated or non-illuminated. Reverse channel, pin mounted,
painted individual letters shall be the standard acceptable sign style, however
sign types acceptable to City of University Park sign regulations will be
acceptable if approved by landlord. Letter color, style and tenant corporate
logos may be unique (non-standard) to each tenant and shall be allowed
within this ordinance, provided landlord approves. Signs shall be limited to
two (2) square feet per each linear foot of store frontage providing that the
length of the sign shall not exceed 80% of store frontage. Store logos are
included in the sign area calculations. Refer attachments B, F, G, H, J, K, L,
M, and N.
B. Secondary Business Indentification Signs: A maximum of two (2) secondary
business identification signs per store frontage may be selected from the
approved list.
1. Interior business signs. (See Paragraph 4)
2. Perpendicular projecting blade sign. (1’-6” H x 3’-0” L sign plate with
tenant letters and graphics. Refer to Attachment O).
3. Stenciled letters on awning valence. (4” maximum letter height on 6”
valence) MAXIMUM 150 square inches. Refer Attachment K.
4. Wall plaque. (Maximum two (2) at 3 sq. ft. per plaque. Refer to
Attachment B.)
C. Business Monument Ground Signs:
1. Office Sign (Building J): One multi-tenant monument sign for office
tenants will be permitted on the Wentwood Drive frontage. Sign shall be a
maximum of six (6) feet tall and twelve (12) feet long with a total of three
(3) tenants identified. The building address numbers will be permitted.
Location, size and cabinet description is shown on Attachment P.
2. Freestanding, detached restaurant buildings will be allowed one (1)
ground illuminated sign. Maximum sign area shall be twenty-five (25) sq.
ft. with a maximum height of five (5) feet measured from the abutting
grade.
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4. INTERIOR BUSINESS SIGNS (SECONDARY SIGN):
A. Signs inside buildings that include such information as store hours, trade
association memberships, and the like may be displayed only in the form of
individual adhesive vinyl letters, screen-printed letters, or gold leaf letters to
the inside of the glass storefront and not exceeding one inch (1”) in height.
Vinyl die-cut graphics and/or lettering serving as tenant secondary signage is
permitted on the inside of the glass storefront facing outward. The size of an
individual graphic or logo may not exceed three (3) inches in height and the
cumulative area of multiple applications may not exceed one hundred fifty
(150) square inches. Such signs shall be limited to a total of one hundred
fifty (150) square inches facing the street on which the building fronts or
abuts. Signs or emblems indicating acceptability of credit cards shall not be
permitted. Vacuum-formed, plastic signs for the display of “Open” and
“Closed” and store hours shall not be permitted.
5. TEMPORARY SIGNS:
A. Temporary signs with messages like “Grand Opening,” “Coming Soon,”
“Remodeling, Pardon the Inconvenience,” and “Relocating” may be displayed
from inside the building facing each street on which the building fronts or
abuts, provided the aggregate area of such signs shall not exceed 72 square
inches per each linear foot of storefront. The letters or numbers making up
such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height, and prices shall not
be advertised on such signs. These temporary signs must be placed a
minimum of two (2) feet behind the glass.
B. If property to be sold or leased includes a building with glass frontage, real
estate signs with an aggregate area of one (1) sq. ft. for each five (5) linear
feet of store frontage, minimum 5 sq. ft., are permitted. The maximum size for
such signs shall not exceed 20 sq. ft. and must be placed behind the
storefront glass. Such sign or signs shall be in lieu of any other real estate
signs on the site.
6. OFFICE BUILDING SIGNS:
The five story office building (Building J) will be allowed the following signs:
A. Ground floor business signage consistent with Paragraph 3 above.
B. University Park Library signage on the ground floor of the south elevation
consisting of an illuminated / or non-illuminated wall sign of not more than 25
sq. ft. and a Library Identification sign consisting of individual channel letters
mounted on the top of the leading edge of the south facing steel canopy.
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C. Building address sign for the office lobby entrance consistent with a business
primary wall sign, however limited to three (3) sq. ft.
D. Two (2) major business tenant wall signs located on the building parapet or
roof screen wall as depicted on attachments L and N. Signs shall be reverse
channel, halo illuminated letters not to exceed 30 inches in height and area
as follows: The north facing sign shall not exceed 125 sq. ft. and the west
facing sign shall not exceed 250 sq. ft. Corporate logos will be permitted and
are included in the area calculation.
E. One (1) junior major office tenant sign located on the south elevation, fourth
floor, as shown on attachment M. Letter construction to be same as item D
above except with maximum letter height of 24”, non-illuminated with
maximum sign area of 80 sq. ft.
7. TRAFFIC SIGNS:
A. Distinctive traffic regulatory signs will be permitted provided such signs
comply with the requirements of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and approved by the Director of Public Works, prior to installation.
Refer to Attachment Q.
8. REAR WALL SIGNAGE:
A. Rear tenant service doors shall identify the tenant suite number with 3” high
black vinyl die-cut self-adhesive numbers. Refer to Attachment R.
9. PROHIBITED SIGNS:
A. The following signs shall be prohibited in the Special Sign District, to wit:
1. Internally illuminated awnings, with or without signage.
2. Electronic message displays.
3. Signs painted on the wall of a building.
4. Internally illuminated sign cabinets attached to the wall of a building.
5. The portion of a projection extension perpendicular to the wall of a
building may not be used for signs.
6. No illuminated signs will be allowed on the south and the east side of
Building E, which are facing residential areas.
7. Signs related to credit card use.
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 90/6, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR THE PLAZA AT PRESTON
CENTER, BY ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A”;
APPROVING SITE PLAN, SIGN DETAILS AND LOCATIONS ATTACHED HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 20th day
of March 2012.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
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URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
February 29, 2012
The Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee of the City of University Park met on Wednesday,
February 29, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. at the Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola Street, Dallas, Texas. The following
are minutes of that meeting.
Committee Members Attending: Staff Members Attending:
Michael Culwell - Chairman Bud Smallwood – Director of Public Works
Charlie Little Jacob Speer – Assistant Director of Public Works
William R. “Rusty” Goff Robbie Corder – Community Development Director
Amanda Johnson Harry Persaud – Chief Planning Official
Spence Kendrick Lorna Balser – Planning Assistant
Cindy Kipp Jodie Ledat – Public Works Administrative Assistant
Tom Weber
Councilmember in Attendance: Guests:
Bob Clark Jeff Good of Good, Fulton & Farrell
Mike Geisler of Venture Commercial Management
Absent and Excused:
Elaine Vitt
Brian Hammer
Jason Mackey
Eurico Francisco
1. Call to Order
Bud Smallwood opened the meeting at 12:05pm, and introduced the first item of business.
2. Review and Discuss a Proposed Amendment to the Special Sign District for the Plaza at Preston Center
Chief Planning Official Harry Persaud provided the committee with background regarding the Special
Sign District for the Plaza at Preston Center. He explained the district was established in February of 1990 and
now included a number of amendments. Major amendments were added in 1997 and May and November 1998.
Due to the growth and changes the Plaza is currently undergoing including the addition of a 5-story building and
the recent acquisition of public rights of way within the plaza, there is a need for a new sign district. Mr. Persaud
noted staff has reviewed the proposed changes and find it functional and have no concerns with it.
Jeff Good of Good Fulton and Farrell and Mike Geisler of Venture Commercial Management addressed
the committee. Mr. Good explained the proposed district before the committee incorporates all of the
amendments as well as some new provisions. Mr. Good utilized a power point presentation with illustrations of all
of the proposed signs including the proposed monument signs to announce the Plaza at major entrances,
directory signs, pole banner signs, primary business signs, secondary business identification signs, business
monument ground signs, office building signs (both primary and secondary) and traffic signs. Mr. Good noted the
monument signs and directory signs are the only new items for the sign district; everything else is in the existing
ordinance.
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Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the business office signage and lighting. Chairman
Culwell asked that the proposed ordinance specify the primary business office sign use internally illuminated
reverse channel lighting. Chairman Culwell asked for questions from the committee. With no questions posed,
he called for a motion and a vote.
Mr. Charlie Little moved to approve the proposed changes to the Special Sign District for the Plaza at
Preston Center including the committee’s request that the primary business office sign be internally illuminated
reverse channel letters. Mr. Spence Kendrick seconded the motion and all committee members voted in favor.
3. New Business
Chairman Culwell said he would like to address concerns by some committee members the City Council
did not appreciate the committee’s time and efforts after the Council voted against the committee’s
recommendation to allow backyard hens in University Park. Mr. Culwell explained the committee serves at the
Council’s pleasure and the City Council is not obligated to approve recommendations made by UDADAC. He
noted that some members may have felt marginalized, but the City Council gives weight to the committee’s
recommendations and the time members give to serving on the committee is both useful and appreciated.
Councilmember Clark distributed a list of recommendations made by UDADAC to the Council which shows the
Council has agreed with the UDADAC recommendation 5 out of 6 times. He noted the committee’s time is well
spent, respected and appreciated.
4. Review and Approve the Minutes of the December 7, 2011 Meeting
Chairman Culwell asked for any comments or questions regarding the minutes of the December 7, 2011
meeting. There were no comments or questions, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes as they read.
Mr. Little approved the minutes, and Spence Kendrick seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor.
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Culwell at 1:03pm.
_______________________________ ____________________
M. Culwell, Chairman, Date
U.D.A.D.A.C.
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AGENDAMEMO
(3/20/2012AGENDA)
TO:HonorableMayorandCityCouncil
FROM:HarryPersaud,ChiefPlanningOfficial
SUBJECT:CONSIDERANDACT:onanOrdinanceamendingtheSpecialSignDistrict forthe
PlazaatPrestonCenter
BACKGROUND:
Pleaseseememowithsupportingdocumentssubmitted forpublichearingonthisitem.
RECOMMENDATION:
TheUrbanDesignandDevelopmentAdvisoryCommittee (UDADAC)consideredthedraftproposals
atitsmeetingonFebruary29,2012andvotedunani mouslytorecommendapproval.
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