City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, MAY 04, 2021 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Jorja Clemson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque Council Member John Lopez Council Member Cole Humphreys Council Member Jeff Wooldridge Council Member Jeff Copeland Council Member Greg Giessner Council Member Dennis King STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Lone Star Park Charitable Foundation Employee Program City Manager’s Office Graduate Interns Daniel Morgan and Camryn Thompson provided an update of plans to renew the employee payroll deduction program for Lone Star Park Charitable Foundation contributions advising they are revamping the program to make it more encouraging for employees sign up. Mayor Jensen explained that the foundation collects and makes donations to a number of local charitable organizations. Presented 2. Grand Prairie Police Department 2020 Community Report Chief Daniel Scesney reviewed the Grand Prairie Police Department 2020 Community Report which indicates population is up fifteen percent and crime is down seven percent in the last year. He discussed details of the Field Operations Division noting number of police calls for service, calls to 9-1-1 and arrests. Chief Scesney also reviewed efforts of the Investigative Services Division and Special Operations Bureau. He noted concerns which include an increase in family violence of one hundred thirty-one percent and an increase in child crimes which are related to kids being home more. He also noted the county courts were closed during COVID creating a backlog. Council Member Giessner asked if retrieved firearms are destroyed. Chief Scesney noted if they are stolen, they will typically be returned to the rightful owners. Mayor Jensen commended Chief Scesney for the great job the department is doing. City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 1 of 15  Presented AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tem Clemson reviewed items six through thirty-nine of the Consent agenda. She indicated there would be an amendment to item number fifteen so that the amount is $380,000 annually, with three renewals for a total of $1,520,000. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked if there were any questions on other items. Council Member Lopez said he wanted to pull item thirty-eight into Individual Consideration for further review and discussion. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the closed session, opened the meeting and called a recess at 6:20 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING Mayor Jensen called the regular meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Invocation was led by Pastor Joseph Kuye, House of The Rock Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag was led by Council Member Jeff Copeland. PRESENTATIONS 3. Proclamation Acknowledging Asian Heritage Month presented to Matthew Loh, Aqua Management, LLC Mayor Pro Tem Clemson read the proclamation and Mayor Jensen presented it to Matthew Loh, his family and colleagues. Presented 4. Recognition of Grand Prairie as a Founding Member of the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power presented by Margaret Somereve, Executive Director Executive Director Margarete Somereve presented a plaque to Mayor Jensen and the Council for the City’s Aggregation Power Project which is now known as the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. She indicated they find low energy rates for cities. Presented 5. Municipal Clerk / City Secretary’s Week Proclamation City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 2 of 15  Council Member Jeff Copeland read the proclamation which was presented by Mayor Jensen to City Secretary Mona Lisa Galicia, Deputy City Secretary Gloria Colvin and Assistant City Secretary Chiquita Taylor. Presented CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Clemson reviewed consent items six through thirty-nine and asked Council if there were any questions. There were none. She noted item fifteen needs amending so that the amount is $380,000 annually, with three renewals for a total of $1,520,000. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to approve items six through twelve, pull item thirteen for Individual Consideration, approve items fourteen through thirty-seven, pull item thirty-eight for individual consideration and approve item thirty-nine. The motion carried unanimously. 6. April 20, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes Approved on Consent Agenda 7. Commercial Lease Agreement with Helijet Holdings, Inc. for Location 10 North C for a ten (10) year term with the option to renew for one(1) additional five (5) year term for a monthly rate of One thousand One hundred Thirty Four dollars and 00/Cents (1,134.00) per month and monthly trash fee of Twenty Dollars and 00/Cents ($20.00) Approved on Consent Agenda 8. Commercial Hangar Lease with Aviator Air Flight School, LLC. for Hangar 10N-B for a term of three years with option to renew for two additional 3-year terms: beginning May 1,2021 and ending May 31, 2024, and with an annual rent of $13,848.00 Approved on Consent Agenda 9. Commercial Lease for J&G Aviation, LLC. for 9 North A for a three (3) year term with the option to renew for two (2) additional three (3) year terms for a monthly rate of One thousand One hundred Thirty-Four dollars and 00/Cents (1,134.00) per month and monthly trash fee of Twenty Dollars and 00/Cents ($20.00) Approved on Consent Agenda 10. Price Agreement for traffic signal controllers and replacement parts from Iteris, Inc. through a national inter-local agreement with BuyBoard at an estimated annual cost not to exceed $75,000. This agreement will be for one year with a one year renewal option totaling $150,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 3 of 15  11. Price agreement for Fire Alarm monitoring and repair services from LPS through an interlocal agreement with TIPS, at an estimated annual cost of $200,000.00 with an option to renew for two additional one year periods totaling $600,000.00 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00, if sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the city’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 12. Purchase of runway striping services from Stripe Right ($52,638.00) through a national inter- local agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Approved on Consent Agenda 13. Assignment of contract for Health Savings Account Administration from Discovery Benefits, LLC to Wex Health, Inc. dba WEX in the amount of $4,950.00 annually in City paid fees This agreement is for an initial term of one-year with annual renewal options, with guaranteed renewal rates through January 2025. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms (additional renewal options beyond the four specified may be authorized but will require future City Council approval) Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke about the lack of health insurance, noting there is no FDIC protection on a health savings account. Council Member Giessner clarified this item is not to approve a health savings account but is for administration of the city’s internal plan. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 14. High Hawk PID Contract with LandCare for Landscape Maintenance for $225,000 in High Hawk PID (City Council District 6) for a one-year term Approved on Consent Agenda 15. Price Agreement for commercial water meter replacement program from Excel Trenching (up to $250,000 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,250,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved 16. Price Agreement for Adobe Value Incentive Plan software subscription licensing program from Insight Public Sector, Inc through a national inter-local agreement with DIR-TSO-4052 at an estimated annual cost of $30,879.92. This agreement will be for one year with the option to City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 4 of 15  renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $92,639.76 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 17. Price Agreement for Surface Sealing Treatment with Innovative Roadway Solutions (up to $200,000 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,000,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 18. Ratify purchase, replacement and installation of the Dectron unit, at the Epic, from McMillan James, in the amount of $158,517, through a TIPS contract and include a contingency in the amount of $5,000 for a total of $163,517 Approved on Consent Agenda 19. Price agreement with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for traffic control and signal pre- emption equipment through a national inter-local agreement with HGAC at an estimated annual cost of $200,000 for one year with the option to renew for one additional one-year period totaling $400,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 20. Contract/Purchase from High Sierra Electronics in the amount of $100,656 for the necessary hardware and services to upgrade the current Advance Flood Warning Stations along Southwest 3rd Street, to include automatic barrier gates with loop detectors. This agreement is for a one-time purchase and will be for the period of one year Approved on Consent Agenda 21. Engineering contract with Weaver Consultants Group for continued groundwater monitoring services for the Grand Prairie Landfill for two years, for a total cost of $79,481 Approved on Consent Agenda 22. Ratify and approve the previous expenditures to the City’s Price Agreement with Amazon Business on-line marketplace in the cumulative amount of $475,840.50; approve the increase of the current and future renewal term to the annual amount of $350,000, and authorize six (6) City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 5 of 15  additional optional one-year renewal terms in the amount of $350,000 totaling $2,410,588.77 if all extensions are exercised Approved on Consent Agenda 23. Temporary access agreement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, (Oncor) for access across City-owned property located at 2001 Dogwood Court and 1901 Egyptian Way (Arbor Creek) for change out of electric poles located along SH 161 and Egyptian Way Approved on Consent Agenda 24. Change Order No. 1 with La Banda, LLC for Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements West of S.W. 3rd Street in the total amount of $30,130 Approved on Consent Agenda 25. Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of $3,873,421 for the balance of construction cost for Phase Three of the Civic Campus Master Plan project; 5% owner-controlled contingency in the amount of $193,671; $25,000 allowance for security; $25,000 allowance for low voltage work; plus a $50,000 allowance for franchise utility work for a total funding request of $4,167,092 Approved on Consent Agenda 26. Approve a one-time cost of living payment for non-civil service City of Grand Prairie employees in the total amount of $1.9 million Approved on Consent Agenda 27. Contract with GameTime (Total Recreation Products) in the amount of $138,013.56; and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $6,900.68 for a total amount of $144,914.24 for the removal, replacement and installation of playground equipment at Jennifer McFalls West Park Approved on Consent Agenda 28. Ordinance authorizing the vacating and abandonment of an un-needed and un-improved street right-of-way containing 0.1835 acre (7,994 s.f.) located at IH 30 and Bagdad Road to I-30 MacArthur, LLC., a Delaware limited liability company Adopted ORD 10983-2021 29. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Cemetery Operating Fund Budget; contract with Trane in the amount of $59,428 plus a 5% contingency of $2,972 for the complete replacement of Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens Administration and Maintenance shop HVAC systems through an existing City Price Agreement; purchase of building management system controls from Enviromatic Systems in the amount of $23,100 plus a 5% contingency of $1,155 through an existing City Price Agreement City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 6 of 15  Adopted ORD 10984-2021 30. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Professional Consultant Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Main Street Roadway Improvements in the amount of $757,500 Adopted ORD 10985-2021 31. An Ordinance amending the Step Plan Pay Scales for Grand Prairie Police and Fire Civil Service Employees Adopted ORD 10986-2021 32. Resolution authorizing an Economic Development Agreement for a $2,000,000 Cash Grant and Fifty-Year Ground Lease with Bolder One, LLC, for the Operation of an Adventure Park at EpicCentral for a calculated percentage of Net Operating Profit as Rent (estimated approximately 25%) Adopted RES 5168-2021 33. Ratification of the application for the FY2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant; and authorize the City Manager to Accept funding by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor – Homeland Security Grants Division Mr. Willis asked to clarify how much funds would be received. Council Member Giessner advised the grant amount for would be $133,869.59. Adopted RES 5169-2021 34. Ratification of the application for the FY2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant; and authorize the City Manager to Accept funding by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor – Homeland Security Grants Division Mr. Willis asked to clarify how much funds would be received. Mayor Jensen noted this item is the similar to item number thirty-three, and Council Member Giessner advised the grant amount for would be $41,990.00. Adopted City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 7 of 15  RES 5170-2021 35. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept American Rescue Plan Act funding of approximately $37,541,000 Mr. Willis asked when the funds would be received and how this money would be used. Mr. Giessner said it is unknown when the funds would be received and noted the money cannot be used on projects already in place. Mayor Jensen clarified this is a resolution to accept funding and not to specify how it would be spent. Adopted RES 5171-2021 36. Resolution ratifying a master inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Wilmer, Texas Adopted RES 5172-2021 37. Resolution granting 380 Incentive Agreement and entering into a separated sales tax contract with Aerofirma Corporation for the Prairie Gate Phase Two Project to rebate 50% of the $.01 documented general sales tax revenue on construction materials purchased to complete the new development Adopted RES 5173-2021 38. Resolution Authorizing the Creation of the Grand Prairie Hotel Development Corporation as a Local Government Corporation; Approving the Form of the Bylaws and Certificate of Formation; Appointing the Initial Directors City Attorney Megan Mahan presented this item indicating the local government corporation would be used for the Epic Central hotel but said details on how it will be utilized are still unavailable. Council Member Lopez said he is not opposed to the creation of the board, but he is unclear about how the process for approval of items would occur and needs clarity. Council Member Giessner moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to approve this item. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Clemson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Council Member Humphreys, Council Member Wooldridge, Council Member Copeland, Council Member Giessner, Council Member King Voting Nay: Council Member Lopez Adopted RES 5174-2021 City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 8 of 15  39. Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's application to increase its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor to increase electric distribution rates within the City Adopted RES 5175-2021 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to table items forty through forty-two. Motion carried unanimously. 40. Z210204/CP210204 - Planned Development Request – Shady Grove Square (City Council District 1). Planned Development Zoning Request for a townhome development with 129 lots on 14.43 acres. The lot sizes range from 2,125 to 3,300 sq. ft with lot widths from 21-34 feet and 85-100-foot lot depths. John Spoon Survey, Abstract 1326, with two parcels in the City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C) and Single-Family (SF-1), with an approximate address of 902 Shady Grove Rd (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this request) Tabled 41. Z201203/CP201202 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Grand Prairie Multi-Family (City Council District 3). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a Multi-Family and General Retail development on 31.45 acres. Tract 5, Mercer Fain Survey, Abstract No. 475, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned SF-4 and GR, and located at the northeast corner of E Marshall Dr and S Belt Line Rd (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item) Tabled 42. Z201101/CP201101 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Mixed Use at SH-360 and Davis Rd (City Council District 6). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a mixed-use development that includes commercial, office, mixed and multi-family uses on about 41 acres. B. F. Howard Survey, Abstract No. 513, and Seth M. Blair Survey, Abstract No.135, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned Agriculture, and generally located east of State Highway 360 and north of US Highway 287 (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this request) Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Mayor Jensen recognized Paul Fontanelli representing the Bolder project. 43. S210402 - Site Plan – Cottages at Dechman (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a 142-unit multi-family development on 15.902 acres. Lot 1, Block A, of the Cottages of Dechman, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-20, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 9 of 15  District, and located northwest corner of Dechman Drive and westbound IH-20 Service Road, addressed as 3900 Dechman Drive (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented site plan proposing one hundred forty-two units of hybrid housing. She advised the plan meets density and dimensional requirements, meets landscape and screening requirements with a six-foot masonry wall and preserves some trees. Ms. Ware presented different elevations of brick and stone and noted they requested variance of required garage parking spaces. She stated Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. Mayor Jensen reminded Council that this item was up for review previously and the developer has worked with staff to make the noted changes. Council Member Lopez asked to the review map, and Ms. Ware presented the map. Council Member Copeland asked if the back of the homes have siding and if it is higher than the masonry fence. Ms. Ware said the developer reoriented the building so that the entire rear facing the street is not visible and added the masonry fence. Applicant Philip Thompson of Taylor Morrison, 6735 Salt Cedar Way, confirmed the side is recessed below the wall. Council Member Lopez asked if there would be lighting in the front of the property. Mr. Thompson confirmed lighting is part of the reviewed for safety reasons, and it will be well lit. Council Member Copeland asked why there was a reduction in garages. Mr. Thompson said said they are providing thirty-nine more spaces than required and designated carports. He reviewed parking provided and indicated the garage parking is a premium rentable unit which is an added cost for them but also for the renter. Council Member Lopez asked if larger vehicles would be accommodated. Mr. Thompson said they would meet the requirements. Council Member King moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 44. S210405 - Site Plan - Mayfield Road Industrial (City Council District 2). Site Plan for an industrial warehouse/office development on 10.268 acres. Lot 7, Three Sixty Place Addition, and Tract 3C, William J Whiting Survey, Abstract 1614, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI), and addressed as 2900 Mayfield Road (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 6-2) Ms. Ware reviewed this site plan for office warehouse and noted proposed landscaping and screening plans. She reviewed variances requested including a side setback for east side of building, trailer parking long the right-of-way and Wing Wall Height. Ms. Ware said the request is for twenty-foot wall height, but the required height is twenty-five feet. She said the adjacent property owner submitted a letter of support. Ms. Ware noted the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions. She also said staff cannot fully support the request as they have concerns about the building size and set back reductions and lack of screening facing South Highway 360. She reviewed staff recommendations. Al Sorrels, 131 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, developer, spoke in support of this item. He addressed the twenty-five-foot setback and explained impact on the dock area. Council Member Copeland asked Ms. Ware to review the setback request. Ms. Ware presented developers request for the setback. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to close public City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 10 of 15  hearing and approve with staff recommendations, allowing twenty-foot setback. Motion carried unanimously. Approved 45. S200702 - Site Plan - 161 Townhomes (City Council District 1). Site Plan for 40 single family townhomes on 4.392 acres. Tracts 27.1, Charles Gibbs Survey, Abstract No. 534 and Lot 5, Block 1, Robinson Court Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD- 398, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and approximately addressed as 1325 Robinson Rd and 852 Robinson Ct (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1) Ms. Ware reviewed this site plan for town home development with requested variances. She noted they meet parking, landscape and screening requirements. She reviewed elevations and fencing and indicated the variances requested include minimum lot area and side yard variances. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and the Development Review Committee recommended approval with the condition the applicant provide required Type II fence along Robinson Road with an offsite sanitary sewer easement for the development. Council Member Giessner asked to review the map for building orientation. Ms. Ware noted on the maps provided. Council Member Lopez asked to clarify location of fencing and landscaping. Ms. Ware reviewed the maps noting each. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked if the property is gated. Ms. Ware indicated it is not fenced. Civil Engineer Greg Edwards, who works with the developer of project advised they are sixteen hundred square feet and cost approximately three hundred thousand to four hundred thousand dollars per unit. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson advised the white fencing is not attractive and rod iron or brick would be better. Mr. Edwards noted the recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Giessner, to approve the site plan with staff recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 46. S210406 - Site Plan - CB Jeni Townhomes (City Council District 2). Site Plan for CB Jeni Townhomes with 142 lots on 13.14 acres. Portion of Tract 1.1, Federick Dohme Survey, Abstract 395 and portion of Tract 7, William Reed survey, Abstract 1193 zoned Planned Development (PD-397) with an approximate location east of the Cimmaron Estates and north of Forum Drive (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff conditions by a vote of 5-3) Rashad Jackson reviewed site plan for townhome development of one hundred forty-two units. He noted there are five to eleven dwellings in each unit. He said access is adjacent to the Kalterra Phase I Multifamily and noted parking & landscape requirements are met. Mr. Jackson reviewed elevations, color schemes and variances. He noted Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and staff recommended approval with recommendations to include fifteen-foot-wide pedestrian easements for trail connections between town home clusters. Mr. Jackson said staff is not in full support due to the variations in the concept plan which includes the change from retention to detention pond and the change to a gazebo instead of clubhouse. Council Member Giessner asked if the developer initially brought a plan to include fencing. Mr. Jackson confirmed. Council Member Lopez discussed the use of a City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 11 of 15  connecting gate. Nicolas Balsamo with Kalterra Partners, 1701 N. Market, Dallas, spoke in support of the item. Council Member Giessner asked why the fencing was removed. Mr. Balsamo advised the design was driven by CB Jeni Townhomes. He said the preference for the buyer is not to have the gated entrance. Council Member Lopez asked why the decision was made to add a gazebo. Mr. Balsamo indicated CB Jeni Townhomes does not intend to utilize a club house. Council Member Giessner said Council may not consider approving a development if it is changed from the proposed concept plan. Mr. Balsamo advised there would be POA to manage this property. Mayor Jensen asked if the developer would be willing to return to the original concept plan which includes the clubhouse and fencing. Mr. Balsamo confirmed they would. Council Member Copeland asked what is immediately south of the townhomes. Mr. Balsamo said it is conceptualized for office space and hotel use. Mr. Balsamo said the interconnectivity of uses is unique, and the onsite management and retail use would be a positive overall. Mayor Jensen said there are some positives in not having a gate. Mr. Balsamo noted there is a residential area right next door. Council Member King asked why there was a change from the retention to a detention pond. Mr. Balsamo said it was a result of the drainage analysis. Council Member King asked if it was a detention pond, would something be done to make it look better cosmetically. Mr. Balsamo confirmed and added that they would develop the site to attract retail. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked what the cost of the units would be. Mr. Balsamo said beginning at the high two-hundred thousands with square footage at seventeen hundred to twenty-two hundred square feet. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque noted that there are only two proposed amenities and would expect the developer to add more amenities for the price of the units. Mr. Jackson noted the minimum would be sixteen hundred square feet. Council Member King moved , seconded by Council Member Giessner to close the public hearing and approve this item to include a gated community, a community room and other staff recommendations. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Clemson, Council Member Lopez, Council Member Humphreys, Council Member Wooldridge, Council Member Copeland, Council Member Giessner, Council Member King Voting Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque Approved PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 47. Z210303/CP210303 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Kingswood Hybrid Housing (City Council District 4). Zoning Change creating a Planned Development District for a hybrid housing (build to rent) development and a Concept Plan depicting 92 units on 12.3 acres. Lot 4, Block 1, Kingswood Business Park, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD- 140, within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 4350 S Watson Rd (On March 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8- 0) Mr. Jackson reviewed this application for zoning change/concept plan for hybrid housing, noting the fixed land use map is designated for mixed use. He said this has commercial and residential components to include a club house and a dog park and noted the applicant meets the requirements of their planned development. Council Member Lopez asked if the property would have a gate. Mr. Jackson confirmed there is planned fencing and a gate. Council City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 12 of 15  Member Copeland asked to review the building design. Mason Meyer of HHS Residential in Plano indicated the fencing would be rod iron to have view of existing trees. Mr. Lopez asked Mr. Meyer to keep in mind installing proper fencing and lighting and to review entrance in relation to on-ramp of highway. Council Member Copeland asked where garages are located on the design. Mr. Meyer reviewed the building design. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve with staff recommendations and include an eight-foot fence on the rear of the property. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 10987-2021 48. Z210304 - Zoning Change - LI at 1502 Jelmak Ave (City Council District 1). Zoning Change for a portion of Lot 3R, Shady Grove Acres for non-residential development to accommodate a freight terminal on .998 acres. Lot 35, Shady Grove Acres, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Single Family one (SF-1), within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District with an approximate address of 1502 Jelmak Ave (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) Ms. Ware presented this zoning change/concept plan for a freight terminal and an SUP/Site Plan for a freight terminal. She noted the proposals meet density and dimensional requirements. Ms. Ware reviewed variances including truck docks and trailer parking, preservation of trees and wing wall height. She noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Council Member Copeland asked if the development includes a fence would as well as trees. Ms. Ware confirmed it does. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked how high the fence would be. Ms. Ware reviewed proposed fencing and wing wall information. Philip Graham, 2201 E Lamar, Arlington, reviewed planned fencing information. He advised in lieu of the masonry fence they suggested the living fencing and reviewed this with city staff. Sean Scholey, 1100 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, California, owns Daylight Transport and said they like the plant-based fencing. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Lopez, to close the public hearing and approve this item. Motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 10988-2021 49. SU210302/S210305 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Daylight Transport (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a freight terminal on 18.351 acres. Northwest corner of Jelmak Ave. and Hardrock Rd. that involves eight parcels of plated and unplatted property that extends north to Parker Road, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned LI and SF-1, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and approximately addressed as 3418 Hardrock Road (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 13 of 15  Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Lopez, to close the public hearing and approve with staff recommendations and with a minimum eight-foot tree buffer on the Hardrock side. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 10989-2021 50. SU210402/S210407 – Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Residence Inn by Marriott (City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a hotel (STR 3: Upscale). A 2.655-acre portion of Lot 1R-2, Block C, within the EPIC West Towne Crossing Phase 1, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas zoned PD-364 within the 161 Corridor overlay between Main Event and the Burlington clothing store (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0) Mr. Jackson said this item requires an specific use permit for a four story hotel and noted concerns were expressed with the adjacent residential properties. He reviewed the changes applicant made prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, access off of Esplanade, and noted parking requirements are met. Mr. Jackson discussed two proposed variances. He reviewed the building design and proposed water wall feature and landscaping. Council Member Giessner said he has concerns with the building height, that the building occupants would be looking down into residents’ backyards. Mr. Jackson confirmed but they did move the building back a bit. Council Member Copeland asked if this height is normal and asked Mr. Jackson to explain the extended stay aspect. Mr. Jackson reviewed the hotel use details and the SDR. Mr. Lopez to compare this property to the hotel near Jake’s Burgers. Mr. Jackson said there is a street and utility easement between that hotel and the residential properties. Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, asked for clarification of why this is an upscale hotel. Mr. Jackson said the SDR chart that we adopted is used as a guide. John Weber, 16000 Dallas Pkwy 75248, spoke in favor of the hotel. He said they planned the pool area in the front of the property which is away from the residential side. Council Member Giessner said he has concerns about the height of the hotel. Mr. Weber said they cannot adjust it as the plans are for a one-hundred room facility and said the trees will help with coverage. Mr. Giessner asked why an extended stay is there. Mr. Weber said the Main Event and restaurants draw people who want those types of accommodations. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if they would put a ten-foot masonry fence. Mr. Weber said the trees would provide the needed coverage. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked if the building is planned 115 ft from residential. Mr. Weber confirmed it is. Council Member Copeland opined this this is a good use for this property, but because it is twice the height allowed, he has concerns. Mr. Weber said the other hotel across the freeway has the same type of hotel, but this Residence Inn will have much nicer landscaping. Council Member Giessner said there is approximately nine hundred fifty feet between the other hotel and residential property. Mr. Jackson showed a map of the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott. Mayor Jensen said the homes side yards face the Courtyard. Mr. Jackson said the eight residents within two hundred feet of this property were notified of the proposed development and no one responded. Council Member Wooldridge asked about height of trees. Mr. Weber confirmed they will meet the minimum requirement. Council Member Giessner asked why staff cannot recommend this. Mr. Jackson said due to the height and the concept plan. Council Member King moved to close the public hearing and approve this item. Council Member Lopez offered an amendment to the motion to add signs for no loud music and no loitering in the parking lot facing the neighborhood. Council Member City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 14 of 15  Copeland asked for an amendment to the motion to include a two-foot berm. Mr. Weber said he would agree if staff approved the height. Council Member King moved to approve as amended. Mr. Copeland seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Adopted ORD 10990-2021 51. SU210303/S210307 – Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Lake Ridge Grand Peninsula Retail (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for two retail/restaurant buildings, each with a drive-through. Lot 1, Block1, Lake Ridge-Grand Peninsula Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas zoned PD-365 within the Lake Ridge Corridor with an approximate address of 2050 Mansfield Rd (On April 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0) Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clemson to approve with staff recommendations which includes a change to the drive thru. Council Member Wooldridge asked if each building would have a drive thru. Mr. Jackson confirmed. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 10991-2021 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Patsy Ray, 2217 El Paso Street, complimented Gabe Johnson and the Traffic Division for the newly paved residential street. She congratulated Deputy City Managers Bill Hills and Steve Dye on their roles. Ms. Ray said she wants to see Dalworth grow and stated that she is satisfied with patrol officers in her area. She also thanked Mayor Pro Tem Clemson and asked how she could better assist the city in her position as an election judge. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the May 18, 2021, City Council meeting. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Meeting – May 04, 2021 Page 15 of 15