05/19/2003-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
MAY 199 2003
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Andy Garza,
Councilman Mike James, Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Assistant City Secretary/Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Library
Director Vickie Elieson, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, Shelley Ruland,
Allen Bussell, Kevin Murphy
1. Mayor called meeting to order, Councilman James led the Invocation, Councilman
Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: May 5, 2003
May 6, 2003 - Special Called
b) Disbursements
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Councilman Evans indicated the there was an error on the comma placement in the
amount of $12,500.00 on page 2 of the minutes.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected, Councilman
James seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen's Input.
None.
Consider and Possible Action on Appointments to all City Boards and Commissions.
Councilman Higgs indicated Polly Dwyer has only been in Sanger for 5 years and could
not have served 3 terms.
City Secretary indicated she had filled an unexpired term, she can be appointed for 1
more year.
Councilman James indicated Helen Geise expressed interest in serving on the board.
Discussion regarding the volunteers.
Councilman Higgs moved to table, Councilman James seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action on Resolution # 05-10-03 -Setting Date, Time and Place
on Public Hearings for proposed annexations.
Mayor read resolution as follows:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE, IME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF
SANGER, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS:
That such Public Hearings will be held by the Governing Body of the City of Sanger,
in the City Hall at 7*00 P.M. on June 16, 2003, and on July 7, 2003 in the City Hall at
7*00 P.M., for the purpose of considering annexation into the City limits of the
following described property:
ABSTRACT 72.5; TRACT 14R; RF1NC,2.1076 A('RFS; AND
ABSTRACT 725, TRACT 14, BEING 23,7484 ACRES, AND
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 42, BEING 2.50 ACRES, AND
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 41, BEING 2.50 ACRES, AND
ABSTRACT 29, TRACT 65, BEING 109.49 ACRES, AND
ABSTRACT 29, TRACT 123, BEING 74,33 ACRES.
City Manager indicated there were some properties on I-35 that we are filling in. Eddie
Lane's property is voluntary and the others are not.
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt the Resolution, Councilman Garza seconded, Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change From Ag (Agriculture)
to PD (Planned Development) on Property Legally Described as Abstract 29, Tracts
57, 58 & 59. The Proposed Development is for 251 Single Family lots and a Multi -
Family Area. The Property is located on McReynolds Road.
Public Hearing opened.
Councilman Higgs asked Shelley Ruland if they had any questions.
Shelley indicated Polly had concerns regarding the size of the lots, and the number of
homes being platted at this size. She indicated in the development plan they should
state what the minimum home size will be.
Allen Bussell,1621 Amanda Courtin Ponder, felt they could put 1400 as the minimum
without a problem.
Councilman James asked why they were requesting Planned Development instead of
a single family zoning category.
Staff indicated because of the variances and the two zoning categories.
Mayor indicated they were asking for 5 feet setbacks in the rear.
Allen Bussell indicated this property backs up to the lake, and he wanted them to have
a nice view. They will not build in a flood area, they just felt it would be nice to have
a pretty view in the back. He indicated he did not have a problem with increasing the
setback.
Councilman Garza indicated he would like to see a fence between the park and the
multi -family.
Allen Bussell indicated they could put up an open fence.
Brief discussion.
Public Hearing closed.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change From Ag
(Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development) on Property Legally Described as Abstract
29, Tracts 57, 58 & 59. The Proposed Development is for 251 Single Family lots and a
Multi -Family Area. The Property is located on McReynolds Road.
Councilman Higgs asked if Planning and Zoning approved this.
Staff indicated it was approved 5 to 1, and indicated that Polly Dwyer voted no.
Councilman Garza indicated all stipulations should be added before the motion is made.
Discussion.
Shelley Ruland indicated it was a good use of the property, did not have a problem with
5 foot setback. A setback is so that you do not intrude on your neighbor, because of the
lake they will not have a neighbor.
Mayor asked who will do grounds maintenance.
Allen Bussell indicated it will be the apartment owner or property management
company.
Discussed moratorium and impact fees.
Councilman James asked if the lot size was 7500 square foots how many would they
lose.
Allen Bussell indicated close to 40.
Councilman James moved to approve the zoning change from Ag (Agriculture) to PD
(Planned Development) on Abstract 29, Tracts 57, 58 & 59, with a minimum dwelling
area of 1400 square feet, allowing them to put an open fence behind the multifamily,
and a rear setback of ten feet in the multi -family. Councilman Evans seconded, Motion
carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North, Phase II -A.
Kevin Murphy, developer of Ridgecrest North, here to answer any questions.
Councilman James asked name of proposed street.
Kevin Murphy indicated it will be named Ridgecrest Place.
Discussed location.
niscussed access.
Councilman James moved to accept the Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North, Phase
II-. Councilman Garza seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Budget Amendments to FY 2002-2003 Annual Budget.
City Secretary indicated they are not increasing expenditures just moving from line
item to line item.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the budget amendments as presented, Councilman
Garza seconded.
Councilman James asked about the expense on the siren.
Discussed that it was a new storm warning system.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Meeting Adjourned.
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