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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.04.01 City Council AgendaCity Council 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: Page 1 City of University Park Printed on 3/28/2014 April 1, 2014City Council Meeting Agenda 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. Page 2 City of University Park Printed on 3/28/2014 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@A8055784\@BCL@A8055784.docx 11:25 AM 03/27/14 AGENDA MEMO 4/1/2014Agenda 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. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@B4051B89\@BCL@B4051B89.docx 1:19 PM 03/27/14 AGENDA MEMO 4/1/2014Agenda 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. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@C405E19B\@BCL@C405E19B.docx 3:34 PM 03/27/14 AGENDA MEMO 4/1/2014Agenda 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. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@7405FB35\@BCL@7405FB35.docx 12:08 PM 03/28/14 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 Page 1City of University Park March 18, 2014City Council Meeting Minutes 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. Page 2City of University Park March 18, 2014City Council Meeting Minutes 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 Page 3City of University Park 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@C40507D5\@BCL@C40507D5.docx 3:33 PM 03/27/14 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 4" t h i c k c a s t s t o n e f a c i n g Fi n i s h e d G r a d e v a r i e s Re f e r t o S t r u c t u r a l E n g i n e e r ' s pl a n f o r w a l l s t r u c t u r e a n d br i c k s u p p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n . Br i c k f a c e BR I C K W A L L - N A R R O W To p o f f o u n d a t i o n at 1 " a b o v e f i n . gr a d e Gr o u t w a l l c a v i t y so l i d Fi n i s h e d G r a d e v a r i e s Br i c k s i d e f o u n d a t i o n st e p s w i t h c o u r s i n g , c a s t st o n e s i d e f o u n d a t i o n sl o p e s w i t h g r a d e 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. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Users\GRANIC~1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@C405035D\@BCL@C405035D.docx 3:33 PM 03/27/14 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: ________________________________ W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST: _________________________________________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY (RLD/03-11-14/65138) LOT 19 Part of 1982.4 sq.ft. TRACT II oome Land Surveying, Inc.R www.roomesurveying.com 2000 Avenue G, Suite 810 Plano, Texas 75074 Phone (972) 423-4372 / Fax (972) 423-7523 L E G E N D BEGINNING POINT OF T u r t l e C r e e k B o u l e v a r d TRACT I P:\LB\2014Q1\lb109442.dwg 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