Min - City Council - 1994 - 02/28 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1994 - 2:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL ANNEX
ONE BUTLER CIRCLE
ALLEN,TEXAS
Present:
Joe Farmer, Mayor (absent)
Councilmembers:
Kevin Lilly. Mayor Pro Tem
Mickey Christakos (absent)
David Bishop (absent)
Mike Nichols
Steve Terrell
Sharon Hamner
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present (Agenda Item I)
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the special called public hearing of the Allen City Council
was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Lilly at 2:04 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 1994, in the Council
Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Mayor Pro Tem Lilly indicated that
Mayor Farmer and Councilmembers Christakos and Bishop would not be present at today's meeting.
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, explained the annexation procedure thus far and
reviewed the service plan including the hard services which would be available to the properties in four and one-
half (0h) years and the soft services, such as police and fire, would be available within sixty (60) days Mr
Petty then explained that the west side annexation was broken up by zones as a convenience to the property
owners to determine which area their property was located.
Public Hearing On a Unilateral Annexation
Proceeding by the Allen City Council of
Zone 1 Consisting of 547.0008 Acres of
Land Located South of SH 121, North of
FM 2170. West of US 75 and Fast of FM 2478 (Agenda Item II)
City Staff:
Lill
George Conner, Director of Public Works
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
Judy Morrison, City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present (Agenda Item I)
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the special called public hearing of the Allen City Council
was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Lilly at 2:04 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 1994, in the Council
Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Mayor Pro Tem Lilly indicated that
Mayor Farmer and Councilmembers Christakos and Bishop would not be present at today's meeting.
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, explained the annexation procedure thus far and
reviewed the service plan including the hard services which would be available to the properties in four and one-
half (0h) years and the soft services, such as police and fire, would be available within sixty (60) days Mr
Petty then explained that the west side annexation was broken up by zones as a convenience to the property
owners to determine which area their property was located.
Public Hearing On a Unilateral Annexation
Proceeding by the Allen City Council of
Zone 1 Consisting of 547.0008 Acres of
Land Located South of SH 121, North of
FM 2170. West of US 75 and Fast of FM 2478 (Agenda Item II)
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Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 1
Consisting of 547.0008 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121. North of FM 2170, West of
US 75 and East of FM 2478."
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so at this time.
Mary McDermott Cook, McDermott Ranch, Allen, Texas 75002 spoke in opposition to the annexation
request. She indicated that she does not need City services and does not understand exactly why the City is doing
it.
Warren R. Blackmon, 2201 Augusta, McKinney, Texas 75070 spoke in opposition to the annexation
proceeding Mr. Blackmon spoke of an assessment by the City of Plano for the widening of Custer Road and
indicated he had requested City response to the solid waste transfer station on a previous date and did not receive
adequate response
Warren Blackmon indicated that Mrs. Davenport will be here Thursday, but asked that he voice her
opinion in opposition to the annexation request.
With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public
hearing.
Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation
Proceeding by the Allen City Council of
Zone 2 Consisting of 1,131.8357 Acres of
Land Located South of SH 121, North of
FM 2170. West of US 75 and East of FM 2478 (Agenda Item III)
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 2
Consisting of 1,131.8357 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121, North of FM 2170, West of
US 75 and East of FM 2478."
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so at this time.
Carolyn M Fitzgerald, 1603 Seaboard, Midland, Texas 79705 spoke in opposition to the annexation at
this time. She has an agricultural property and would like to keep it that way but would like additional
information regarding the proceeding.
John Green, Rt. 1, Box 117, Allen, Texas 75002 spoke in favor of the annexation proceedings. Mr
Green felt the annexation would protect not only our City but also the property owners from undesirable
businesses which might indeed lower property value.
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Richard Payne, 2701 Fondren, Dallas, Texas 75206 indicated he needed to know additional information
regarding the entire annexation proceedings and the plans the City has for the property
With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public
hearing.
Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation
Proceeding by the Allen City Council of
Zone 3 Consisting of 264.2505 Acres of
Land Located South of SH 121, North of
FM 2170. West of US 75 and East of FM 2478 (Agenda Item IV)
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 3
Consisting of 264.2505 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121, North of FM 2170, West of
US 75 and East of FM 2478 "
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so at this tune.
Elizabeth Roberts, #7 Roberts, McKinney, Texas 75069 requested additional information regarding the
��� amount of taxes that would be assessed the property and needed clarifications on why the annexations were done
in zones.
C. E. Stewart, P O Box 802304, Dallas, Texas 75380 expressed concern with the timing since there
is no proposed development or construction in the area and is concerned regarding the taxes Since he has only
a 3 -acre tract and does not have the benefit of "ag" exemptions, he requested a delay in City taxes until all
utilities are provided for the property
With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public
hearing.
Public Hearing on a Unilateral
Annexation Proceeding by the Allen
City Council of Zone 4 Consisting
of 248.5563 Acres of Land Located
South of SH 121, North of FM 2170,
West of US 75 and East of FM 2478 (Agenda Item V)
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 4
Consisting of 248.5563 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121, North of FM 2170, West of
US 75 and East of FM 2478."
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Mayor Pro Tem Lilly opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so at this time.
Mike Larsen, 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 530, Dallas, Texas 75251 spoke as a representative of the 82 -acre
tract and was neither in favor nor opposed but had questions with regard to the water and sewer services that
would be provided to the properties
With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public
hearing
Public Hearing on a Unilateral
Annexation Proceeding by the
Allen City Council of Zone 5
Consisting of 19.386 Acres of Land
Located South of SH 121, North of
FM 2170 West of US 75 and East of FM 2478 (Agenda than VI)
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 5
Consisting of 19.386 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121, North of FM 2170, West of US
75 and East of FM 2478."
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so at this time
With no one speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public hearing.
Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation
Proceeding by the Allen City Council
of Zone 6 Consisting of 67.1520 Acres
of Land Located South of SH 121, North
of FM 2170 West of US 75 and East of FM 2478 (Agenda Item VID
Mayor Pro Tem Lilly read the request into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing on a Unilateral Annexation Proceeding by the Allen City Council of Zone 6
Consisting of 67.1520 Acres of Land Located South of SH 121, North of FM 2170, West of US
75 and East of FM 2478."
Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request
to so at this time.
Jim Rushing, 2000 W Kittyhawk, Allen, Texas 75002 expressed opposition to the request with his
greatest concern being taxes on the property
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With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Pro Tem Lilly closed the public
hearing.
The following individuals expressed opposition on the unilateral annexation proceeding by the Allen City
Council of Zone 6 but did not speak to the issue: Clara and Don Stovall, 2006 W Kittyhawk, Allen, Texas;
John C. Winthrop, 1007 E. Kittyhawk, Allen, Texas; and Preston and Nancy Staley, 2012 W Kittyhawk, Allen,
Texas
The Council informed the audience this public hearing was held in order to receive input from those
property owners that would be affected by this unilateral annexation proceeding by the Allen City Council. The
Allen City Council desires to provide for an orderly growth plan for construction and services in the northwest
quadrant of the City A second public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. during the regular
Council meeting for additional input. The audience was invited to express specific concerns to Staff members
present and additional information will be provided with regard to specific reasoning on this unilateral proceeding
Adieurn
(Agenda Item VIII)
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Hamner and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the
Council voted four (4) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the special called public hearing of
the Allen City Council at 2.43 p.m., on Monday. February 28, 1994. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 17th day of March , 1994
ATTEST:
JdJt Mor •' on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY
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