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City of University Park
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
Council Chamber5:00 PMTuesday, April 1, 2014
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Pursuant to TGC§ 551.072 the City Council will conduct a closed
Executive Session to discuss confidential real estate matters. No action will be taken.
Executive Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall.
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION
4:30 - 5 P.M. The City Council will meet in open work session to receive agenda item
briefings from staff. No action will be taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City
Hall.
TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item must fill out a green “Request to
Speak” form and return it to the City Secretary. When called forward by the Mayor,
before beginning their remarks, speakers are asked to go to the podium and state their
name and address for the record.
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.INVOCATION: Asst. to the City Manager George Ertle
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Asst. to the CM Ertle / Boy Scouts
C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard Davis
D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Asst. City Manager Robbie Corder
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Consider and act on cooperative purchase of truck for the Parks
Department
14-042
Staff Report
BuyBoard quote - Parks Dept. truck
Attachments:
Consider and act on cooperative purchase of onboard scales for
Sanitation Dept. vehicles
14-046
Staff Report
Buyboard quote - onboard scales
Attachments:
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Consider and act on recommendation from the Urban Design &
Development Advisory Committee regarding traffic signal equipment
14-045
Staff Report
UDADAC Minutes 3-19-14
Attachments:
Consider and act on minutes of the March 18, 2014 City Council
Meeting with or without corrections
14-047
Staff Report
March 18, 2014 DRAFT City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
III.MAIN AGENDA
Consider and act on an ordinance amending the Special Sign District for
Southern Methodist University to provide for additional campus
identification and entryway monument signs
14-043
Staff Report
Draft Ordinance - SMU Sign District
Ordinance Exhibits - SMU Sign Ord
UDADAC Minutes 3 19 14
Attachments:
Consider and act on an ordinance abandoning certain street right-of-way
at 7320 Turtle Creek Blvd.
14-044
Staff Report
Ordinance Exhibit A Legal Description
Draft Ordinance - Abandon ROW
Abandonment history detail
Attachments:
IV.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda should do so at this time . Please
be advised that under the Texas Open Meetings Act , the Council cannot discuss or act
at this meeting on a matter that is not listed on the Agenda . However, in response to an
inquiry, a Council member may respond with a statement of specific factual information
or a recitation of existing policy. Other questions or private comments for the City
Council or Staff should be directed to that individual immediately following the meeting.
V.ADJOURNMENT
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into Closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any Agenda items listed herein.
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AGENDA MEMO
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TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Christine Green, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT:Cooperative Purchase of Truck with Dump Body for Parks
BACKGROUND:
The truck listed below is scheduled for purchase:
DESCRIPTION
USER
DEPT
PURCHASE
AMOUNT
COOP. PURCHASING
CONTRACT
PROPOSED
VENDOR
2014 Isuzu NPR w/attached
equipment Parks $54,364 BuyBoard#430-13 Rush Truck Center
Thisvehicle is a scheduled replacement of a 1998 Isuzu Dump Truck used bythe Parks
Department.
Jim Gau, Fleet Manager,obtained pricing for the truckvia the BuyBoard cooperative
contract. Purchases made through BuyBoard satisfy all competitive bidding
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends purchase of the vehicles from Rush Truck Centervia the BuyBoard in
the total amount of $54,364.
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AGENDA MEMO
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TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Christine Green, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT:Cooperative Purchase of On Board Scales for SanitationVehicles
BACKGROUND:
The Sanitation Division would like to add scales to its vehicles. The scales are intended
to maximize the tonnages of loads which reduce transfer costs, but prevent overloading.
Overloaded trucks violate state law subjecting the driver and city to overweight fines.
Overloaded trucks could cause premature failure of the equipment such as brakes,
clutches and transmissions. Overloaded trucks put extreme pressure on brake systems
and are dangerous to our drivers and other vehicles.
Gary Middleton, Sanitation Superintendent,obtained pricing for the scales including
installation from Heil of Texasvia the BuyBoard cooperative contract. Purchases made
through BuyBoard satisfy all competitive bidding requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends purchase of the scalesfrom Heil of Texasvia the BuyBoard in the
total amount of $48,842.00.
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AGENDA MEMO
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TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.; Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:Traffic Signal Equipment
BACKGROUND:
Following discussion of traffic signal poles/mast arms at the 03.18.14 Council meeting,
staff briefed the Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee on the subject. After
considerable discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council
continue to utilize round poles, straight round mast arms, and traditional bases for the
signal replacement program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests Council direction on the selection of poles and mast arms.
URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 19, 2014
The Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee of the City of University Park met on Wednesday, March
19, 2014 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:
Mike Culwell - Chairman
Spence Kendrick Bud Smallwood – Public Works Director
Doug Smellage Amanda Hartwick – Planning Technician
Cindy Kipp Jodie Ledat – PW Administrative Assistant
Diana Byrd Harry Persaud – Chief Planning Official
Bruce Collins
Tom Weber
Brian Hammer
Charlie Little
William “Rusty” Goff
Councilmember in Attendance: Guests:
n/a Jay Meister – SMU
Roxanna Castillo - SMU
Stuart Markussen – RLG Consulting Engineers
Absent and Excused:
Eurico Francisco
Jason Mackey
1. Call to Order
Chairman Culwell called the meeting to order at 12:04pm.
2. Discuss a Proposed Amendment to the Special Sign District for SMU
Harry Persaud informed the committee of SMU’s request to install five new monument signs in areas
around the campus perimeter. The five (5) locations are at
o the SW corner of the Daniel / Airline intersection,
o the NW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection,
o the SW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection,
o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Highway 75 southbound frontage road (which
would include a 203’ long x 6-7’ tall sound wall), and
o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Bush Ave intersection.
There were questions regarding ADA accessibility at the Mockingbird Lane and Bush Avenue monument
as well as security lighting at all locations. These issues were addressed by SMU representatives.
Discussion ensued. Rusty Goff moved to approve the request by SMU to amend the Special Sign District
to include the proposed monuments. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present
voted in favor.
3. Review and Make a Recommendation on Traffic Signal Pole Design
Bud Smallwood discussed the new capital improvement project that will facilitate the replacement of
traffic signals in the City within a 10 year time frame. He noted the Capital Projects Review Committee
approved the project with planned funding of $500,000 per fiscal year (FY). He noted each traffic signal
replacement costs approximately $150,000, so 3 replacements per year are planned with the exception
of the current fiscal year due. FY14 funds will be combined with FY15 budget to replace six signals in
FY15 while preliminary decisions, bidding, and planning are done in FY14. Mr. Smallwood said the City
Council asked UDADAC to review the signal options and return a recommendation.
Mr. Smallwood presented the committee with pictures of the newest poles installed in University Park,
poles utilized by Highland Park, as well as two additional styles. He noted the Council asked for
continuity among the pole designs.
Discussion ensued and Cindy Kipp moved to recommend to Council the use of round poles, with round,
straight mast arms, and traditional bases similar to the signal poles recently installed at the Daniel /
Hillcrest intersection. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.
Additionally, the Committee requested the signal heads be installed horizontally. Spence Kendrick
moved to amend the recommendation to Council to allow for future installation of decorative lights to the
signal poles. Rusty Goff seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.
4. Review and Approve Minutes of the January 29, 2014 meeting
Mr. Smellage moved to approve the minutes, and Chairman Culwell seconded the motion. All members
present voted in favor.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 pm.
_______________________________ ____________________
M. Culwell, Chairman, Date
U.D.A.D.A.C.
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AGENDA MEMO
4/1/2014Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Liz Spector, City Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the March 18,2014 City Council Meeting
BACKGROUND:
Minutes of the March18, 2014 City Council Meeting are included for the City Council’s
review.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
City of University Park
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, March 18, 2014
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSIONS:
3:30 - 3:50 P.M. The City Council met in open work session with Director of Public
Works Bud Smallwood and other staff to review city policy on 15-minute parking
spaces. Mr. Smallwood said the short-term spaces are difficult to enforce and take
up already deficient number of 2-hour spaces. Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if a
parking consultant should be hired. Mr. Smallwood said all cities have different
parking needs and concerns and no objective studies exist that will address the
issues. Mayor Davis asked if a distinction should be made between parking space
time limits in the interior of Snider Plaza and parking space time limits on Hillcrest.
Assistant City Manager Corder said staff will come up with some criteria and look into
hiring a parking/traffic consultant to perform a study. He said once details have been
compiled staff will provide the information to the City Council.
3:50 - 4:05 P.M. The City Council met in open work session with Director of Public
Works Bud Smallwood to discuss traffic signal pole design. Mr. Smallwood said
there is a 10-year capital project underway to replace all traffic signal poles in the
city. He said each pole costs approximately $50,000 with three budgeted to be
replaced per fiscal year. He displayed photos of different styles of signal poles for
the Council to consider. Mr. Smallwood also mentioned that there are currently
approximately 25 different styles of signal poles in use in the city. Mayor Pro Tem
Clark suggested the issue be referred to UDADAC for their recommendation. Mayor
Davis concurred. Mr. Smallwood stated a UDADAC meeting is scheduled for March
19 and he will add discussion of the item to their agenda.
4:10 - 5 P.M. The City Council met in open work session to receive agenda item
briefings from staff. No action was taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City
Hall.
CALL TO ORDERI.
Mayor W. Richard Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Clark, Councilmember Bob
Begert, Councilmember Dawn Moore and Councilmember Tommy Stewart
Present:5 -
City Attorney Robert L. Dillard, III and Assistant City Manager Robbie Corder
were also seated on the dais.
INVOCATION: Councilmember Tommy StewartA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Tommy Stewart / Boy ScoutsB.
Several Boy Scouts from Troop 82 attended the meeting. They assisted in leading
the Pledge of Allegiance and then introduced themselves. They included: Eric Pask,
Cameron Johnson, Mark Huber, Hunter Heath, John Luke Piepgras, Marshall
McIlyar, Harold Glasscock, and Andrew Brown. All the scouts stated they were
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working on the Citizenship in the Community merit badge. Mayor Davis thanked
them for coming to the Council Meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard DavisC.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Assistant City Manager Robbie CorderD.
Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Assistant to
the City Manager George Ertle, Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, Purchasing
Agent Christine Green, City Secretary Liz Spector, Acting Director of Community
Development Jacob Speer, Library Director Sharon Martin, Chief of Police Greg
Spradlin, Director of Parks Gerry Bradley, Fire Chief Randy Howell and Director of
Finance Tom Tvardzik.
CONSENT AGENDAII.
14-035A.Consider and act on a request from Council for Life to conduct a 5K
benefit run on certain city streets
The Council for Life race organizers will be required to pay for a police officer to be
present to direct traffic as necessary.
This Action Item was approved.
14-033B.Consider and act on a proposal from Binkley & Barfield for engineering
services associated with design of six traffic signals
This Contract was approved in the amount of $76,000.
14-039D.Consider and act on a contract with the City of Dallas to provide
wastewater services for the City of University Park
This Contract was approved.
14-038E.Consider approval of minutes of the March 4, 2014 City Council
Meeting with or without corrections
The Minutes were approved as submitted.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Stewart, seconded by Councilmember
Begert, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert,
Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember Stewart
5 -
14-037C.Consider and act on a proposal from Binkley & Barfield for engineering
services associated with design of water and sanitary sewer
improvements
Consideration of this contract was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. No further
recommendation was made nor any action taken.
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MAIN AGENDAIII.
14-034A.Consider and act on Ordinance abandoning certain street right-of-way
to the abutting property owner of 7320 Turtle Creek Blvd.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Begert, to postpone action on this abandining Ordinance
and directed staff to obtain a second appraisal at the City's expense. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert, and
Councilmember Moore
4 -
Abstain:Councilmember Stewart1 -
14-041B.Consider and act on an ordinance establishing the Over-65 and
Disabled Homestead Exemption amount at $288,000
A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Bob Clark, to adopt the Ordinance establishing the over-65 and disabled
homestead exemption at $288,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert,
Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember Stewart
5 -
Enactment No: ORD No.14/007
PUBLIC COMMENTSIV.
Mr. Mack Yarbrough was called to speak. He said his and his wife are the proprietors
of Maudee's Cafe, located in the Miracle Mile shopping district on Lovers Lane. He
said he is concerned over published reports regarding potential improvements to the
area. Mr. Yarbrough stated the majority of businesses located in the Miracle Mile are
small and any interruption of traffic flow and/or parking problems will cause undue
hardship and potential bankruptcies, closures or relocations. He asked the City
Council to seek the input of the business owners early in the exploration phase of this
potential project. Mayor Davis thanked Mr. Yarbrough and asked that he remain
informed through the City's website, the Arbor, and the local news media.
ADJOURNMENTV.
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL 2014:
________________________________________________
Mayor W. Richard Davis
ATTEST:
________________________________________________
City Secretary
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AGENDA MEMO
4/1/2014Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Harry Persaud, MRTPI, AICP, Chief Planning Official
SUBJECT:Consider an ordinance amending the Special Sign District for Southern
Methodist Universityto provide foradditional campus identification and
entryway monument signs.
BACKGROUND:
The special sign district for SMU was established by ordinance 94/10 dated April 5, 1994
to provide for various signage located within the campus. Since that time the special
sign district has been amended to provide for additional signage as new developments
are implemented. SMU requests the addition of five new monument and entryway signs
as follows:
1.Monument sign located on the southwest corner of Airline and Daniel
2.Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and
located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard
3.Campus entryway sign with twocast stone logos installed on existing wall and
located on the southwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard
4.Campus entryway sign located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and
Central Expwy Service Road(Southbound)
5.Monument sign located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and
Mockingbird Lane
All signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the detail specifications,
set backs and construction materials as shown and described in Exhibits 1-5
attached to the draft ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
UDADAC considered thisrequest at its meeting on March 19, 2014and unanimously
recommended approval.
ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 94/10, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST
UNIVERSITY, BY AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGNS FOR CAMPUS
IDENTIFICATION POINTSAND ENTRYWAYS; ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS AND
APPROVING LOCATIONS OF ADDITIONAL SIGNS AS SHOWN IN THE EXHIBITS
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 94/10, the Special Sign District for Southern
Methodist University, 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 districtshould 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 94/10, as heretofore amended, which granted a
Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University, 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 94/10,
the Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University, as heretofore amended, should be
further amended in accordance with the following sections.
SECTION 2.That the following additional monument signs are hereby authorized to be
constructed on the campus of Southern Methodist University, to wit:
1. Campus entry point identification sign on the southwest corner of Airline Road and Daniel
Avenue:
The monument sign shall belocated nearthe Fondren Science Building,facing Airline
Road,as shown on Exhibit 1. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast
stone accents,to include a cast stone logo, base and cap as shown on Exhibit 1. The monument
structure shall not exceed 50 feet in length,shall not exceed 9feet 6 inches in height.
2. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and located on the
northwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard:
An entryway monument sign shall belocated on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue
and SMUBoulevard as shown on Exhibit 2. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall
incorporate cast stone accents,to include a cast stone logo, base and cap on theend pillars, and
topped by a painted metal fence, as shown on Exhibit 2. The monument structure shall not
exceed 58feet 9inches in length and shall not exceed 8feet 1inch in height.
3. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and located on the
southwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard:
An entryway monument sign shall belocated on the southwest corner of Bush Avenue
and SMUBoulevard as shown on Exhibit 3. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall
incorporate cast stone accents,to include a cast stone logo, base and cap on the end pillars, and
topped by a painted metal fence, as shown on Exhibit 3. The monument structure shall not
exceed 58feet 9inches in length and shall not exceed 9feet7inchesin height.
4. Campus entryway sign located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and North
Central Expressway Service Road (southbound):
An entryway monument sign shall be located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird
Lane and southbound North Central Expressway Service Road as shown on Exhibit 4. The sign
shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast stone accents,to include cast stone
logos, base and end pillars, as shown on Exhibit 4. The monument structure shall not exceed 52
feet in length and shall not exceed 9feet 6inchesin height.
5. Campus entry point identification sign on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and
Mockingbird Lane:
The monument sign shall belocated nearthe Gerald J. Ford Stadium,facing Bush
Avenue,as shown on Exhibit 5. The sign shall be constructed on a masonry clad wall with cast
stone cap,andinclude a cast stone logo and cap as shown on Exhibit 5. The monument
structure shall include architectural concrete clad steps and connect to a retaining wall with
wrought iron fence. The sign shall not exceed 75 feet 8 inches in lengthandshall not exceed 12
feet in height.
SECTION 3. That the signs approved hereby may be constructed and placed at the
specific locations, and with the setbacks and the elevations as shown in said Exhibits, all of which
are attached hereto and made part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 4.That any provision of Ordinance 94/10, as heretofore amended, or any other
ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance with regard to the signage permitted for
Southern Methodist University 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 1st day
of April 2014.
APPROVED:
___________________________________
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST:
___________________________________________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY LIZ SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
(RLD/65372; 3-24-14)
ORDINANCE NO. ___________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 94/10, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST
UNIVERSITY, BY AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGNS FOR CAMPUS
IDENTIFICATION POINTS AND ENTRYWAYS; ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS AND
APPROVING LOCATIONS OF ADDITIONAL SIGNS AS SHOWN IN THE EXHIBITS
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
1st day of April 2014.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
LIZ SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
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URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 19, 2014
The Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee of the City of University Park met on Wednesday, March
19, 2014 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:
Mike Culwell - Chairman
Spence Kendrick Bud Smallwood – Public Works Director
Doug Smellage Amanda Hartwick – Planning Technician
Cindy Kipp Jodie Ledat – PW Administrative Assistant
Diana Byrd Harry Persaud – Chief Planning Official
Bruce Collins
Tom Weber
Brian Hammer
Charlie Little
William “Rusty” Goff
Councilmember in Attendance: Guests:
n/a Jay Meister – SMU
Roxanna Castillo - SMU
Stuart Markussen – RLG Consulting Engineers
Absent and Excused:
Eurico Francisco
Jason Mackey
1. Call to Order
Chairman Culwell called the meeting to order at 12:04pm.
2. Discuss a Proposed Amendment to the Special Sign District for SMU
Harry Persaud informed the committee of SMU’s request to install five new monument signs in areas
around the campus perimeter. The five (5) locations are at
o the SW corner of the Daniel / Airline intersection,
o the NW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection,
o the SW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection,
o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Highway 75 southbound frontage road (which
would include a 203’ long x 6-7’ tall sound wall), and
o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Bush Ave intersection.
There were questions regarding ADA accessibility at the Mockingbird Lane and Bush Avenue monument
as well as security lighting at all locations. These issues were addressed by SMU representatives.
Discussion ensued. Rusty Goff moved to approve the request by SMU to amend the Special Sign District
to include the proposed monuments. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present
voted in favor.
3. Review and Make a Recommendation on Traffic Signal Pole Design
Bud Smallwood discussed the new capital improvement project that will facilitate the replacement of
traffic signals in the City within a 10 year time frame. He noted the Capital Projects Review Committee
approved the project with planned funding of $500,000 per fiscal year (FY). He noted each traffic signal
replacement costs approximately $150,000, so 3 replacements per year are planned with the exception
of the current fiscal year due. FY14 funds will be combined with FY15 budget to replace six signals in
FY15 while preliminary decisions, bidding, and planning are done in FY14. Mr. Smallwood said the City
Council asked UDADAC to review the signal options and return a recommendation.
Mr. Smallwood presented the committee with pictures of the newest poles installed in University Park,
poles utilized by Highland Park, as well as two additional styles. He noted the Council asked for
continuity among the pole designs.
Discussion ensued and Cindy Kipp moved to recommend to Council the use of round poles, with round,
straight mast arms, and traditional bases similar to the signal poles recently installed at the Daniel /
Hillcrest intersection. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.
Additionally, the Committee requested the signal heads be installed horizontally. Spence Kendrick
moved to amend the recommendation to Council to allow for future installation of decorative lights to the
signal poles. Rusty Goff seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.
4. Review and Approve Minutes of the January 29, 2014 meeting
Mr. Smellage moved to approve the minutes, and Chairman Culwell seconded the motion. All members
present voted in favor.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 pm.
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M. Culwell, Chairman, Date
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AGENDA MEMO
4/1/2014Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.; Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:Abandonment of certain street R-O-W
BACKGROUND:
Because of a question regarding the fair market value detailed in the appraisal of the
7320 Turtle Creek Blvd property, Council asked that staff contract for a separate
appraisal. Prior to doing so, staff researched the last ten abandonments of rights-of-way
and reviewed the FMV for each. Averaging those ten appraisals resulted in an average
of $56.21/SF, which is very close to the Connell appraisal of $64.76/SF.
The fair market value (FMV) was of $64.76 / SF would result in a cost of abandonment
(1,982.4 SF @ $64.76/SF) at $128,380.22.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is more comfortable with the Connell appraisal, and prior to expending time and
expense for a separate appraisal, recommends the Council approve the abandonment
ordinance previously submitted.
ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TEXAS,
ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TURTLE CREEK
BOULEVARD,AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A HERETO,TO
THE ABUTTING OWNERS, MARK W. CONNELL AND WIFE, LAURIE W. CONNELL;
PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE
FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF UNIVERSITY PARK
COUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, has determined that a
certain street right-of-way,as described herein, isnot needed or necessary for public purposes by
the City and any claim to it should be abandoned to the abutting owners, subject to the provisions of
this ordinance;Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.The City of University Park hereby abandons and quitclaims, in favor of the
abutting owners, Mark W. Connell and wife, Laurie W. Connell (“Owners”),of 7320 Turtle Creek
Boulevard, a 1,982.4 square feet portion of the street right-of-way of Turtle Creek Boulevardthat is
no longer needed or necessary for public purposes by the City, said right-of-waybeing more
particularly describedand depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all
purposes, the same as if fully copied herein,in the City of University Park, DallasCounty, Texas
(the “abandoned area”).
SECTION 2.That the City of University Park does not abandon any other interest other
than described in Exhibit “A”, but does hereby abandon all of its right, title, or interest in the
described real property, together with any and all improvements thereon, if any, subject however, to
the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That upon paymentto the City by Ownersof $128,380.22,the fair market
value of the interest describedand depictedin Exhibit “A” as determined by an appraisal obtained
by the City for this purpose, the City Secretaryis directed to prepare a certified copy of this
ordinance and furnish the same to Ownersfor recordingin the Real Property Records of Dallas
County. The recording of this abandonment ordinance in the Real Property Records of Dallas
County, Texas, shall serve as a quitclaim deed of the City of University Park of all such right, title
or interest of the City of University Park in and to the abandoned property, plus all improvements
thereon, if any.
SECTION 4.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 18thday
of March2014.
APPROVED:
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W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY
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DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE
COUNCIL APPROVAL COST / SF AREA
DATE ADDRESS ($$$)(SF)
3/19/13 4338 San Carlos $65.00 312.84
12/4/12 2632 Westminster $45.54 1770
8/7/12 7406 Turtle Creek Boulevard $60.34 933
3/15/11 7501 Turtle Creek Boulevard $50.32 2981
1/29/08 Caruth / Colgate alley $75.09 10,166
10/21/08 3501 Southwestern $87.80 2553.22
6/6/06 4368 Mockingbird $42.37 1045.44
7/19/05 4400 Potomac $40.00 1047
12/13/05 7417 Turtle Creek Boulevard $40.76 1824.42
1/6/04 6821 Golf $54.91 600
Average Cost / SF $56.21