City Council — July 22, 2024

Consent agenda

• Approved on consent Item 10A1 Consent Ordinance

  Rezone 13-acre tract near Waterview Pkwy and President George Bush Hwy (Ordinance 4502)

  Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4502 to rezone a 13.03-acre tract located between Waterview Parkway and President George Bush Highway, east of Frankford Road, from one planned development to a new planned development with updated use regulations, a concept plan, and building elevations.

  This establishes what can be built on 13 acres near a major highway corridor, shaping land use and the built environment in that area.

  • Rezoning
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• Approved on consent Item 10A2 Consent Ordinance

  Amend CityLine East planned development to adjust residential unit count (Ordinance 4503)

  Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4503 to amend PD Planned Development Ordinance No. 4049 for the 62.5-acre CityLine East district on the east side of Plano Road between President George Bush Turnpike and CityLine Drive, changing the maximum number of residential units, minimum density, and the regulating plan.

  Adjusting the number of allowed residential units and density in the CityLine East district could affect how much housing gets built in that mixed-use area.

  • Rezoning
  • Housing
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• Approved on consent Item 10A3 Consent Ordinance

  Special permit for an event center near N. Plano Rd and E. Campbell Rd (Ordinance 4504)

  Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4504 granting a special permit for an event center on a property zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail, located northeast of the intersection of N. Plano Road and E. Campbell Road.

  Allowing an event center at this location could bring increased traffic and activity to the N. Plano/Campbell Road area.

  • Special permit
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• Approved on consent Item 10B1 Consent Contracts & purchasing $3,886,594

  Award $3,886,594 contract for Lawnmeadow Drainage Project Phase 1 (Bid #44-24)

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #44-24 to North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $3,886,594 for Phase 1 of the Lawnmeadow Drainage Project.

  This project addresses drainage infrastructure in the Lawnmeadow area, which can help reduce flooding risks for nearby residents.

  • Drainage & flooding
  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
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• Approved on consent Item 10B2 Consent Contracts & purchasing

  Cooperative contract for fire department breathing apparatus and tools (Bid #97-24)

  Council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Siddons Martin for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hand tools, and powered equipment for the fire department, using cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell Contract #011824-DRG.

  • Fire & EMS
  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
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Public hearings

• Approved Public hearing Item 7 Zoning

  Public hearing: more apartments and smaller units proposed at 2000 E. Arapaho Rd (ZF 24-13)

  A property owner is asking to change the development rules for a 25.28-acre planned development at 2000 E. Arapaho Road — near the corner of Arapaho and Jupiter — to allow more multi-family units and reduce the minimum unit size.

  Approving this change could increase the number of apartments and allow smaller units at this site, affecting density, traffic, and neighborhood character in the area.

  • Rezoning
  • Housing
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• Approved Public hearing Item 8 Zoning

  Public hearing: special permit for a childcare center at 331 E. Polk St (ZF 24-14)

  An applicant is requesting a special permit to operate a childcare center in an existing 1,672-square-foot building on a 0.48-acre lot at 331 E. Polk St., which is zoned as part of the Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development (Main Street Sub-District).

  Approval would allow a childcare facility to open in this specific location, which could benefit families needing nearby childcare services.

  • Special permit
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Action items

• Awaiting minutes Item 9 Other

  Final approval of sign variance for Clay Cooley Volkswagen (SCB Case #24-01)

  Council will receive the July 10, 2024 Sign Control Board minutes and consider final approval of SCB Case #24-01, a sign request for Clay Cooley Volkswagen.

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Discussion

• Discussed Item 5 Discussion

  Discussion on possible changes to city animal regulations

  Council will review and discuss a potential amendment to Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, which governs animal regulations in Richardson.

  Changes to animal rules could affect pet owners and residents who deal with animal-related issues in their neighborhoods.

  • Animal services
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• Discussed Item 6 Discussion

  Discussion on Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 renovation and golf rates

  Council will review and discuss plans for renovating Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 and consider golf rate adjustments.

  Renovation scope and rate changes could affect how much residents pay to use a city-owned golf facility.

  • Parks & trails
  • Fees & rates
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Executive session

• Closed session Item ES Executive session

  Closed session: real property and economic development negotiations

  The council will meet privately to discuss real property matters and economic development negotiations, as permitted under Texas open-meetings law (Sections 551.072 and 551.087).

  • Executive session
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