Min - City Council - 2015 - 12/08 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Gary L Caplinger, Mayor Pro Tem
Kurt Kizer
Ross Obermeyer
Joey Herald
Robin L. Sedlacek
Bame Brooks
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Eric Ellwanger, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Vice, Assistant to the City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Teresa Warren, Director, Public and Media Relations Office
Pete Smith, City Attorney
Workshop Session
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 6'25 p in on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Teras
• Update Regarding Personal Service Contracts (Contract Instructors) in Parks and Recreation and at The
Courses at Watters Creek
• Update Regarding Winter Readiness and Storm Response Activities
• Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons
• Questions on Current Agenda
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7'05 p in on
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Citv Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 7 07 p in on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
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1. Citizens' Comments.
Mohammed Abdalla, 1822 Rockford Court, Allen, Texas, spoke regarding restrictions on locating
solar panels on residential rooftops that face a public street
2. Recognition of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Male and Female Athletes of the
Year.
• Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Male Athlete of the Year—Nicholas Gonzales
• Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Female Athlete of the Year— Ertuhe Morgan
3. Presentation of Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor.
Present a Proclamation to Keith Ashley of Nine Band Brewing Company, Proclaiming
December 8, 2015, as "Nine Band Brewing Dav "
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Herald and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Caplinger,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt all items on the Consent
Agenda as follows
4. Approve Minutes of the November 24, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council.
5. Adopt an Ordinance Approving and Enacting Supplement No. 12 to the Code of Ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 3340-12-15: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 12 TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE PRINTING THEREOF, AUTHENTICATION BY THE
MAYOR AND ATTESTATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY, PROVIDING A REPEAL OF
CERTAIN ORDINANCES, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO REPEAL: PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR SUCH VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts of $50,000 or More for Personal Services and
Delegate Signatory Authority to a Parks and Recreation Designee to Execute Contracts for an
Amount Less than $50,000, as Provided in the Approved 2016 Budget for Various Parks and
Recreation Centers and Programs for an Annual Amount not to Exceed $525,090.
7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts of $50,000 or More for Personal Services and
Delegate Signatory Authority to a Parks and Recreation Designee to Execute Contracts for an
Amount Less than $50,000, as Provided in the Approved 2016 Budget for The Courses at
Watters Creek for an Annual Amount not to Exceed $285,000.
The motion carried
Reeular Agenda
8. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Development and Use
Regulations of Lots 2, 3R, 4 and 5, and Adopt a Concept Plan and Building Elevations for a
6.862± Acre Portion of Lot 3R, Generally Located on the Northwest Corner of US 75 and
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Bethany Drive, and in Tracts VIA and lOB of Planned Development No. 55, for the Millennium
Office Park/Allen Convention Center.
Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak for or against this item to
do so at this time.
With no one speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 3341-12-15: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ALLEN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ZONING REGULATIONS AND ZONING MAP, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY
AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
"TRACT 10A" AND "TRACT IOB" IN "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 55 AS
ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1226-3-94, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO 1646-
10-98, SAID PROPERTY BEING ALL OF LOTS 2, 3R, 4, AND 5, BLOCK A, MILLENNIUM
OFFICE PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,
ADOPTION OF A CONCEPT PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR A 6 862± ACRE
PORTION OF SAID LOT 3R, BLOCK A, DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," HERETO; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Sedlacck and a second by Councdmember
Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Ordinance No.
3341-12-15, as previously captioned, to amend the development and use regulations of Lots
2. 3R, 4 and 5, and adopt a Concept Plan and Budding Elevations for a 6.862± acre portion of
Lot 3R, generally located on the northwest comer of US 75 and Bethany Drive, and in Tracts
10A and 1011 of Planned Development No 55, for the Millennium Office Park/Allen
Convention Center The motion carried
9. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Various Definitions and Sections
of the Allen Land Development Code Regarding Residential Accessory Uses, Medical Office
and Urgent Care Facilities, Telecommunication Towers, Parking Lot Lighting, Sign
Regulations, the Recommended Tree List, and Related Matters.
Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak for or against this item to
do so at this time.
With no one speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 3342-12.15: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ALLEN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 4.10 "RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS"
RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SECTION 4.153
"SCHEDULE OF NONRESIDENTIAL HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS" RELATING TO
THE HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY SIRUCTURES IN THE OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT, SECTION
420.2 "SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPLE USES' RELATING TO "MEDICAL CLINIC" AND
"MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE" USES, SECTION 4.20 3 "SCHEDULE OF ACCESSORY
USES' RELATING TO THE ADDITION OF 4 NEW USE TITLED "TELECOMMUNICATIONS
(MONOPOLE TOWER)' SECTION 70348 "PARKING LOT AND LOADING AREA
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LIGHTING" RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PARKING LOT AND LOADING AREA
LIGHTING, SECTION 7 09 2 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SIGN AREA", SECTION
7.09.5.10. RELATING TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN SIGNS; SECTION 7099.1
RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF FREESTANDING SIGNS, SECTION 7.09 11 1 RELATING
TO "TEMPORARY SIGNS"; SECTION 7.09 11.2 RELATING TO REQUIRING PERMITS FOR
PERMANENT INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS; APPENDIX A, "DEFINITIONS" BY AMENDING THE
DEFINITIONS OF "MEDICAL CLINICS;' "MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICES," AND
"HOSPITALS", AND APPENDIX C, "TREES AND PLANTS" BY AMENDING THE LIST OF
RECOMMENDED SPECIES FOR NEW PLANTINGS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
RESOLUTION CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND ($2,000 00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Caplinger and a second by Councilmember Herald,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Ordinance No. 3342-12-15, as
previously captioned, to amend various definitions and sections of the Allen Land
Development Code. The motion tamed
10. Calendar.
December 22 — Council Meeting Canceled
• December 24-25 — City Facilities Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• January 1, 2016 — City Facilities Closed for New Year's Day
• January 12,2016— Next Regular Council Meeting
11. Items of Interest.
• Council recognized Boy Scouts from Troop 594 in attendance as a requirement for earning their
citizenship in community and communications merit badges.
The Regular Meeting was recessed at 756 p in
Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Cade, the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at
8 08 p.m on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Counul Conference Room, 305 Century Parkway, Allen,
Texas, in order to discuss matters pertaining to
12. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076: Deliberation
Regarding Deployment of Security Personnel and Devices.
The Executive Session adjourned at 9 16 p.m. on Tuesday. December 8, 2015
13. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed During Executive Session.
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The Allen City Council reconvened into the Regular Meeting at 9 17 p m. on Tuesday,
December 8, 2015,
No action was taken on the item discussed during the Executive Session.
Adiourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Herald and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Caplinger,
the Council voted seven 171 for and none 101 opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Allen City Council at 9 17 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 12" day of January 2016
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. Geo e, R C, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR