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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007,5:00 P.M.
At 2:30 p.m., the council held a discussion on family size and occupancy standards, tandem
parking and plate height in multi-family districts. Mr. Dan Sefko of Duncan, Sefko and
Associates was contracted by the City to draft specific zoning and land development standards.
The purpose of the discussion was to hear a preliminary report from Mr. Sefko on these items.
Mayor James H. Holmes, III, convened the city council into an executive session in the
conference room at 3:00 p.m. for a consultation with the City Attorney regarding a deliberation
on real property under Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Government Code. The executive
session was closed at 3:55 p.m. No action was voted on or taken during the meeting.
Mayor Holmes opened the regular city council meeting at 5 :00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly
Walker and Jerry Grable. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney
Rob Dillard and Deputy City Secretary Kate Smith.
Two Boy Scouts introduced themselves and stated the badge upon which they were working:
Christian Lundberg, 7500 Turtle Creek Blvd. and Cameron Lundberg, 7500 Turtle Creek Blvd.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION: Police Chief Gary Adams recognized two Retiring Reserve Officers from the
Police Department, John Holt, 27 years and Ron Watts, 27 years, for a total of 54 years of
service to the city.
Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STUDY OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS AT PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH: One of the conditions of the
Planned Development for the Park Cities Baptist Church required the church to commission an
additional traffic study after the parking garage had been in operation. The report was prepared
by Traffic Engineer John DeShazo, P.E. and was reviewed by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATE FROM THE
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PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH AS REQUIRED BY THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF
PD-29; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM R.L. GOODSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500 (PLUS
REIMBURSABLES) TO PROVIDE SURVEYING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ALLEY
AND UTILITY EASEMENT INVESTIGATION: The east half of the 3400 block between
McFarlin and Asbury does not have an alley or alley easement. This has not been an issue until
recent redevelopment made the city aware that some parcels had dedicated half a right-of-way by
plat, some by separate instrument, and some did not. In an effort to determine exactly what the
city has in the subject block, the city solicited a proposal from RL Goodson and asked that they
provide professional surveying and research services to investigate the issue. R.L. Goodson
submitted a proposal in the amount of $8,500 (plus reimbursables). Staff requested the deletion
of the "limit of liability" clause.
CONSIDER FURNITURE RENTAL FOR MODULAR BUILDING ASSOCIATED WITH
CITY HALL RENOVATION: The city has been working with Business Interiors for rental of
pre-owned, temporary furniture for the portable building that will house Municipal Court, Utility
Billing and the Receptionist during renovation of City Hall. Business Interiors submitted a quote
for furniture rental for $1,530.00 per month. With a one-time fee of $1,040.00 for labor to install
and remove the furniture, this totals $19,400.00 for a twelve month lease.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For May 22, 2007.
MAIN AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SNIDER PLAZA STRATEGIC PLAN CONTINUED FORM MAY
1 ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Townscape, Inc. was contracted by the city in early 2005 to
conduct a study and prepare a Strategic Plan to guide the future development of Snider Plaza. In
developing the Strategic Plan, Dennis Wilson and his team held a series of neighborhood
meetings with property owners, residents and merchants to discuss the issues and draft proposals
over the period July, 2005-March, 2006. City Council also convened a joint work session with
the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 13, 2006 and discussed the draft Strategic
Plan. At that meeting, council provided directions to staff to move forward with the formal
adoption of the plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February
19, 2007 and considered the Strategic Plan at its regular meeting on March 19, 2007. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Strategic Plan with two
conditions: a building height of four (4) stores must be defined, and the Rosedale opening
should be implemented in the short term. The City Council held a public hearing and considered
the Strategic Plan at its regular meeting on May 1, 2007. The item was tabled with specific
directions for the plan to be revised to remove all references to residential uses, the village green
and the removal of on-street parking. Mayor Holmes re-opened the Public Hearing and stated
that the Strategic Plan had been revised and the following items had been removed from the
Strategic Plan: all references to allowing residential uses in Snider Plaza, references to a Village
Green and the removal of on-street parking. Mr. Bob Teeter, 3309 Colgate, spoke in opposition
to the ordinance and stated that Council should table the item and first appoint the committee.
Mr. Peter Smith, 4208 Belclaire Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205, spoke in opposition to the plan and
stated that he is opposed to the height restrictions and requested that council table the item. Mr.
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Roger Fullington, 3801 McFarlin, spoke in opposition to the ordinance. He is opposed to the
portion of the plan that suggests using the same building materials for future construction as this
would create a homogenous look and destroy the eclectic feel of the plaza. Mr. Max Fuqua,
6717 Snider Plaza, submitted a letter signed by Snider Plaza merchants. The letter read, "This
letter serves to certify that Max Fuqua, President of the University Park Merchants association
has my full support and permission to speak on my behalf regarding the Townscape Master
plan." Mr. Fuqua indicated that he had this available for the May 1, 2007 meeting, but wished to
submit it for record at this time. Mr. John Jackson, 3425 Colgate, requested clarification be
added to the plan regarding building requirements if a building is destroyed by fire. He
questioned if the exact same thing could be rebuilt. The Mayor requested Dennis Wilson
respond to some of the concerns just presented. Mayor Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Grable asked City Attorney Rob Dillard what currently happens if a building is
destroyed by fire. Mr. Dillard responded that Snider Plaza is in a PO and that determines the
footprint of the building.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SNIDER PLAZA STRATEGIC PLAN AS
MODIFIED AT THE DIRECTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Holmes moved approval of the
ordinance adopting the Snider Plaza Strategic Plan as modified at the direction of council. As
the motion was not seconded, the ordinance did not pass.
DISCUSS PARKING SPACE ISSUES IN SNIDER PLAZA: The Snider Plaza Strategic Plan
developed by Dennis Wilson details a current shortfall of approximately 200 spaces. Staff was
contacted recently by one of the merchants, who is concerned about lack of control of the spaces
along the Rosedale frontage of her business at 6701 Snider Plaza. The subject spaces are, for the
most part, on private property; however, the rear of each space encroaches on the public right-of-
way by a couple of feet. The proprietor has requested that the parking spaces be re-striped so that
all of the spaces are located entirely on private property. Pursuant to advice from the city
Attorney, the city has for years contended that if any parking space encroaches upon the r-o-w,
the city controls the space. Most of the spaces in the shopping center have been public parking
for decades, and it is staff s position that the city should control the parking spaces, even if they
transcend the property line. Staff received an e-mail from the property owner's attorney,
indicating that they do not want the parking requirements changed. Mr. Bob Teeter, 3309
Colgate, and John Jackson, 3425 Colgate, urged council not to change the parking requirements.
Councilmember Shawver moved to continue the present parking enforcement in Snider Plaza.
Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to continue the present parking
enforcement in Snider Plaza.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO INSTALL INFORMATION KIOSKS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY: Mayor Holmes stated that he would
abstain from voting and recused himself on this item. Reynolds Outdoor initially requested
consideration to install information kiosks in Snider Plaza. City Council discussed that request
on June 20, 2006 and referred the item to UDADAC for review. UDADAC discussed the
request at its meeting on July 11, 2006 and recommended the proposal subject to further review
of Kiosk design to reduce the size and a detailed site plan showing specific locations. The
request was presented to the Snider Plaza Merchants Association on October 3,2006 and most of
the merchants were not in favor of the placement of the Kiosks in Snider Plaza. Reynolds
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Outdoor subsequently withdrew that request. Reynolds Outdoor has submitted a new request
which is scaled down to specific locations at AirlinelMockingbird, HillcrestlDaniel, Lovers Lane
and Preston Center. The current sign ordinance prohibits off-premises signage in the city. In
order to implement this proposal, the city must establish a special sign district and approve of a
license agreement. Reynolds Outdoor will reimburse the City $12,500 per year for 20 years or a
discounted prepayment of $200,000 for 10 two-sided kiosks. If the kiosks are expanded to three
sides, Reynolds will pay $25,000 per year for 20 years or a discounted prepayment of $400,000.
Mr. Max Fuqua, 6717 Snider Plaza, stated that the Merchant's Association reviewed the new
proposal at their meeting this morning and they were in support of the item if the money
generated by the signs goes to placing additional parking in the Chase Bank Development.
Councilmember Carter asked Mr. Reynolds if his company was sold what assurances the city
would have that the advertising content would be the same. Mr. Reynolds responded that they
could address content control issues in the new agreement. Ms. Carolyn Loy, 4001 Bryn Mawr,
asked if the Public Safety Committee had reviewed the proposal. Councilmember Walker stated
that she had a concern with several of the proposed locations. Councilmember Carter asked City
Manager Bob Livingston if the sign ordinance would have to be amended. Mr. Livingston
responded that it would have to be amended and that it would be a several month process.
Councilmember Grable moved to deny the proposal to install information kiosks in the public
right-of-way at various locations in the city. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the request
was denied with Councilmember Carter voting in favor of the proposal and Mayor Holmes
abstaining.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 3100
BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD: SMU is currently developing the design for
reconstruction of the University Boulevard/Airline intersection. The change will link University
Boulevard through the campus between Hillcrest and Airline, and will accommodate one-way
traffic in the eastbound direction. The proposed improvements at the intersection detail a
westbound right-turn lane at the Airline intersection. This will require the parking along the
north side of University, Durham to Airline, to be eliminated along the south side of the Kappa
Alpha Theta and Delta Delta Delta sorority houses. In addition to their request for the no parking
designation, SMU requested that the City perform a signal warrant analysis for the intersection.
The cost of the warrant analysis and the cost of the signal will be borne by SMU.
Councilmember Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Grable seconded,
and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance prohibiting parking on the north side of the
3100 block of University Boulevard.
ORDINANCE NO. 07/19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P ARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING
PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 3100 BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
FROM THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH AIRLINE TO THE POINT OF ITS
INTERSECTION WITH DURHAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS;
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 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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CONSIDER BID NO. 07-03, FURNITURE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bids were taken
on RFP Depot for the purchase of patio chairs, patio tables, and leather recliners for the Fire
Department. This furniture was selected in coordination with Onesia Rigney, interior designer for
City Hall renovation. Fifty vendors viewed the bid document; three vendors submitted bids.
Business Interiors was the low bidder for a total of $18,480.81. Councilmember Grable moved
approval of Bid No. 07-03, furniture for the Fire Department. Councilmember Carter seconded,
and the vote was unanimous to approve the bid for furniture for the Fire Department.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. John Jackson, 3425 Colgate, stated that a great deal of time and effort had been put into the
Snider Plaza Strategic Plan document. He requested that council appoint the committee to look
at the plan. After some discussion, the Mayor requested that an item be added to the June 19th
Agenda to consider the proposed appointments to the Snider Plaza Strategic Plan Committee.
Mr. Max Fuqua, 6717 Snider Plaza, stated that on January 16, 2007, council approved the
removal of the 2-hour parking restriction in the 7000 block of Hillcrest. Mr. Fuqua said that he
was also speaking on behalf of Angelo Chantilis, owner of Burger House, and that they would
like the 2-hour parking requirement reinstated. City Manager Bob Livingston stated that this
was a request made by the owner of the Tom Thumb property. Mr. Jeff O'Neil, owner of
Osgood-O'Neil Salon, 6932 Snider Plaza, wanted to know who to speak to about parking issues
on Snider Plaza. City Manager Bob Livingston referred him to the Community Development
Manager.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th of June 2007.