City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM AND CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 AT 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cole Humphreys Council Member District 1 Jorja Clemson Council Member At Large Place 7 Jeff Copeland Council Member At Large Place 8 Junior Ezeonu Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member District 2 Dennis King Council Member District 4 John Lopez AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Jensen explained the general process of a briefing session. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque indicated Consent Agenda items ten and eleven may be pulled for Individual Consideration. Council Member Clemson noted the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed items seven, eight, twenty-nine and thirty-nine at their meeting on Monday. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session at 4:11 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property,” Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” - City Manager’s Contract, and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the executive session at 6:00 p.m., reconvened the regular meeting and called a recess. RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Mayor Jensen reconvened the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Invocation led by Pastor Kathryn Strempke of First United Methodist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member King. City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 1 of 17 PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of Nonprofits and Volunteers during Pandemic Mayor Jensen recognized and introduced various non-profits and volunteers who assisted during the pandemic. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew Fortune introduced Environmental Quality Manager Cindy Mendez and recognized Emergency Management Coordinator Chase Wheeler who assisted in coordinating efforts. Mr. Fortune and Ms. Mendez gave overview of the organizations involved and assistance provided. She also recognized Mi Doctor’s efforts in providing COVID-19 testing for Grand Prairie citizens and employees, and she noted Anschutz provided an important venue for testing. Ms. Mendez also thanked the University of Texas at Dallas for providing freezers. Presented 2. Spring Classic check presentation to the Special Olympics of Texas organization Mayor Jensen recognized Sergeant Eric Hansen and the Grand Prairie Police Traffic Unit who thanked Council and announced they collected $10,500 to give to Special Olympics of Texas. Sergeant Caesar Guerra thanked Council, the Transportation Department, volunteers and other traffic officers. Sergeant Guerra presented the check to Ray of Special Olympics Texas who thanked the city and Grand Prairie Police then presented a plaque to the Grand Prairie Police. Presented 3. Recognition of Aidan Thomas Mortimer for achieving rank of Eagle Scout Mayor Jensen recognized Aidan Thomas Mortimer who discussed his achievements with the Boy Scouts. Presented CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve items four through ten, to table item eleven, and approve items twelve through forty-three. The motion carried unanimously. 4. June 15, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes Approved on Consent Agenda 5. Amendment No. 1 with Halff Associates professional service agreement for the Grand Prairie Landfill-West Fork Trinity River Erosion Protection Improvements in the amount of $88,490 Approved on Consent Agenda 6. Revised Airport Rules and Regulations City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 2 of 17  Approved on Consent Agenda 7. Ratify the renewal of price agreement with Aware, Inc., in the amount of $9,880 for the continued software support of AFIX, a fingerprint identification and identifier software in the cumulative amount of $109,990 Approved on Consent Agenda 8. Price Agreement for veterinary diagnostic and testing equipment from Idexx Laboratories, in the amount of $28,781, with additional yearly renewal amount of $28, 781 for programmatic and service support. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for five (5) additional one-year periods totaling $172,686 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 9. Price Agreement for Procurement Card Services from JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. through a Master Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Worth. This agreement will be for two years with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options Approved on Consent Agenda 10. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Reinstating Rental Payments for 321 Firehouse GP LLC located at 321 W. Main Street Approved on Consent Agenda 11. Authorize Sublease agreement between 321 Firehouse GP LLC and Dimitrios VaGenas LLC d/b/a “My Kuzina” for a portion of the premises owned by the City and leased to Firehouse Gastro Park LLC at 321 W. Main Street Tabled 12. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an exterior improvement agreement with Gordo’s BBQ (501 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie) in an amount not to exceed $50,000, FrontEnd Solutions (609 E. Main Street, Grand Prairie) in an amount not to exceed $50,000, and Vargas Western Wear (714 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie) in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total not to exceed $150,000 Approved on Consent Agenda 13. Price Agreement for repair services for the City’s outdoor warning siren network from Mass Notification Services, a sole source provider, not to exceed $25,000 annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $125,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 3 of 17  options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000 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 14. Purchase and installation of one (1) backup generator for Municipal Courts and Housing from Holt CAT through a national inter-local agreement with Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) in the amount of $534,135.75 with a 10% contingency of $53,413.58 Approved on Consent Agenda 15. Price agreement for General Labor Temporary Staffing from Ad-A-Staff, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG’s North Texas Share Cooperative, at an estimated annual cost of $200,000.00 with an option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $1,000,000.00 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 so as long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 16. Agreement regarding Ground Lease with CNP6 Real Estate LLC and Great Southern Bank Approved on Consent Agenda 17. Amendment No. 1 with Halff and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Plan Review Assistance in the amount of $15,000 Approved on Consent Agenda 18. Contract with Pyro Brand Development LLC for Brand Development of EpicCentral in the amount of $128,000, plus a contingency amount of 5% for a total project cost of $134,400 Approved on Consent Agenda 19. Professional services contract with Gaylen Howard Laing Architect, Inc. (GHLA) in the amount of $69,440 and approve a 5% contingency of $3,472, for a total cost of $72,912 for architectural services for Epic Central maintenance building Approved on Consent Agenda 20. Construction Management Agreement with Arch-Con Corporation (Arch-Con) in the amount of $38,910,167 for construction of the dual brand hotel and convention center within the overall EpicCentral project; owner-controlled contingency in the amount of $1,089,833 and a budget allowance of $350,000 for potential price escalation of construction materials for a total funding request of $40,350,000 Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 4 of 17  21. Price agreement for Locksmith Services from Michaels Keys (not to exceed $50,000.00 annually) and A-1 Locksmith (not to exceed $50,000.00 annually) with the combined cost not to exceed $100,000.00 annually; all agreements will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed $500,000.00 cumulatively if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $25,000.00 or 25% of the 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 22. Price Agreement for Photos with Santa from the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, with a 20% commission back to the City estimated $15,000 annually based on gross revenues collected by vendor totaling $75,000 (estimated), if all extensions are exercised; authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations 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 23. Intercreditor Agreements for Bolder Adventure Park: Tri-Party Agreement with Bolder One, LLC and Plains State Bank; Lease Estoppel with Bolder One, LLC and Lincoln Capital Management; Lease Estoppel with Bolder One, LLC and Greater Texas Capital Corporation, for the benefit of the U.S. Small Business Administrations Approved on Consent Agenda 24. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Arlington for the development of approximately 16.53 acres with a portion of the development in each city. Site 99, Great Southwest South, Great Southwest Industrial District, City of Grand Prairie and City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, generally located west of S. Great Southwest Parkway, approximately 474 feet north of W. Marshall Drive, and addressed as 1600 S. Great Southwest Parkway Approved on Consent Agenda 25. Authorize payment of $63,741.94 to McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for renewal of Cyber Liability policy number ESJ0127928264 from Underwriter’s at Lloyd’s of London for the period of February 4, 2021 through February 4, 2022 Approved on Consent Agenda 26. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Purchase of gas masks and related accessories from Safeware, Inc., in the amount of $58,023 through a national interlocal with Omnia Partners Adopted City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 5 of 17  ORD 11019-2021 27. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 “Community Improvement and Development” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas; Adopting a Mission Statement and Vision Statement for the Commission on Aging Adopted ORD 11020-2021 28. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order 1 with The Nay Company for the construction of Water Utilities Metal Fabrication Shop in the amount of $252,630 Adopted ORD 11021-2021 29. Ordinance amending the FY 2021 Red Light Safety Fund; Price agreement for the purchase of police technology and services from Axon, Inc., through a national interlocal agreement with Sourcewell, at a first-year cost of $625,000. This agreement will be for one year, with the option to renew for nine additional one-year periods, totaling $14,650,150 if all extensions are exercised; Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Adopted ORD 11022-2021 30. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Professional Services Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $88,000 for Feasibility and Cost-Effectiveness Study of annexing in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Adopted ORD 11023-2021 31. Amend the FY21 Solid Waste Landfill Replacement Fund Budget; Authorize and confirm the purchase of an approximate 1.91-acre tract of land located at 3499 IH30 from Gifco Properties, Inc. in the amount of $22,000 for additional Landfill property Adopted ORD 11024-2021 32. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Contract with The Broussard Group (TBG Partners, Inc.) in the amount of $49,500 and approve a 5% contingency of $2,475, for a total cost of $51,975 for design services for PlayGrand Adventures City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 6 of 17  – Tranquil Adventures; Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors (H&W) for pre-Construction services for PlayGrand Adventures – Tranquil Adventures in the amount of $0.00 and approve a Construction Service Fee of 5% to be applied at a later time to the actual approved construction costs for the work; Contract with Whirlix Design, LLC in the amount of $132,306 per BuyBoard agreement for playground equipment; and Contract with Site Source, Inc. in the amount of $45,151 per BuyBoard agreement for site shade and amenities Adopted ORD 11025-2021 33. An ordinance amending Chapter 7 “Buildings and Construction,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas Adopted ORD 11026-2021 34. An ordinance amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas Adopted ORD 11027-2021 35. Resolution Amending the Policy Position on Development & Economic Development Adopted RES 5195-2021 36. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the Wise County, Texas Adopted RES 5196-2021 37. Resolution authorizing Texas Department of Transportation Airports Coronavirus Response Grant Program funded by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act in the amount of $34,162.00 Adopted RES 5197-2021 38. Resolution authorizing Texas Department of Transportation Airports Coronavirus Response Grant Program funded by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act in the amount of $23,000.00 City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 7 of 17  Adopted RES 5198-2021 39. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Memorandum of Understanding / Interlocal Agreement (MOU/ILA) with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) for the participation in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Program as an Allied Agency Adopted RES 5199-2021 40. Resolution Authorizing Lease with Option to Purchase between Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation and Zavala’s Barbecue, LLC for 103 SW 5th Street and 151 SW 5th Street; identify Zavala’s Barbecue, LLC as a business suitable for expansion within the City Adopted RES 5200-2021 41. Resolution Accepting and Approving Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board recommendation of $1 million grant to Bolder Adventure Park consistent with the TIRZ #1 Project Plan & Financing Plan Adopted RES 5201-2021 42. Resolution Accepting and Approving Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board recommendation to designate EpicCentral as a Tax Increment Financing District Project Adopted RES 5202-2021 43. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan to Texas Department of Transportation Adopted RES 5203-2021 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to table items forty-four and forty-five. The motion carried unanimously. 44. Z210301/CP210301 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Townhomes at 3411 Gilbert Rd. (City Council District 1). Zoning Change Request to a Planned Development with 24 units lots on 2.77 acres. Tract 3, John C. Read Survey, Abstract 1183, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 8 of 17  Texas, zoned Single-Family One (SF-1), with an approximate address of 3411 Gilbert Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to August 9, 2021) Tabled 45. Z210503/CP210503 - Planned Development Request – Prairie Ridge Plaza (City Council District 6). Planned Development Zoning Request to allow Commercial (C) uses on 35.682 acres. within the Joseph Stewart survey, Abstract 961, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned Agriculture (A), and generally located south of Highway 287 and east of Prairie Ridge Boulevard (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that a TIA be submitted and approved prior to any site plan or future development approval by a vote of 9-0) Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 46. S210604 - Site Plan – MacArthur Grand Logistic Center, Block 1, Lot 2. (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 603,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse building on one lot on 75.41 acres. Part of Tract 22, Israel Jennings Survey, Abstract 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, generally located southwest of W. Hunter Ferrell Road and MacArthur Boulevard, and specifically addressed as 1303 W. Hunter Ferrell Road (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys and Council Member Johnson stepped out and did not hear nor vote on this item.) Planning Director Rashad Jackson reviewed this site plan currently zoned industrial and noted it meets density, building elevation and landscaping requirements. He advised the applicant is not requesting variances and both Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Jensen recognized the applicant. Mr. Copeland thanked the applicant for meeting all criteria. Approved PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 47. Z210201/CP210201 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Lake Ridge Parkway Townhomes (City Council District 4). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a Single-Family Townhome development on 12.10 acres. Tract 1B13, J.W. Brannon Survey, Abstract A-156 and Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Lake Parks Retail Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-267A, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, generally located west of Lake Ridge Parkway and south of Camp Wisdom Road and addressed as 5201 and 5325 Lake Ridge Parkway (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 5-4) Mr. Jackson presented this request to change the planned development to allow for townhomes. He advised the Future Land Use Map is designated commercial retail and office retail and reviewed the proposed concept plan, noting there would be individually platted lots and a City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 9 of 17  homeowners association would be required. Mr. Jackson noted parking meets requirements and he reviewed the perimeter screening noting no fence on the south side. He also reviewed conceptual building elevations and proposed variances, which include lot area width and depth. Mr. Jackson said there was one letter in support and seventy-two letters in opposition of this development. He also advised the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this item with a vote of five to four. Mr. Jackson said staff could not recommend approval because it does not comply with the Future Land Use Map. Applicant Steve Schermerhorn of CB Jeni Homes discussed this and other projects on which they are currently working. He discussed the conceptual plan and their intention to attract residential with potential retail. Mr. Schermerhorn discussed the homeowners association’s responsibilities and said these homes would be owned not rented. Council Member Johnson asked if he has spoken with the community. Mr. Schermerhorn said he met with the board of the Lake Parks community and said they were not in support. Council Member Copeland asked how the roof is covered by insurance. Mr. Schermerhorn reviewed details of the homeowners insurance. Council Member Lopez asked why the proposed property was so dense to include so many units and if other amenities were considered. Mr. Schermerhorn said they proposed ten units per acre on this site, and they met the single-family ordinance requirements to create about thirteen percent open space and noted there will be a lot to do within walking distance with the retail portion. He also said millennials and empty nesters are drawn to this type home. Council Member Johnson asked if they have developed commercial property for retail use in the past. Mr. Schermerhorn said they only provide single-family attached homes. Charlie Anderson, 4801 Lovers Lane, Dallas spoke in support noting they have developed over twelve hundred lots and this center track is what remains. He discussed the current operating medical facilities in the area have not drawn in other retail and noted their marketing efforts and unsuccessful efforts to draw in grocery stores. He discussed the traffic flow and count at this location and said with developed retail there would be seven times the traffic that this proposed development would have. Council Member Johnson asked if he spoke to the nearby residents. Mr. Anderson said he spoke to residents two years ago when a proposed grocery store option was brought forth at a Council meeting and reviewed those concerns. Steve Fithian, 4603 Blackwood Cross Lane, Arlington, Texas, spoke in opposition noting his concerns that the town home development would have a masonry screening wall and they would be subject to a buffer. He thinks a commercial plan is better. David Baker, 2704 Potter Court, spoke in opposition. He is a Public Improvement District President and said he spoke to the Lake Parks and Lake Park West residents who said they are against this development because it would diminish the value of their homes. He said he is also on the Lake Park West Board and noted they did not meet with the applicant recently. He said they met with him two years ago to advise him of what would be accepted, and the applicant did not take it into account. Council Member Copeland asked Mr. Baker to clarify what commercial use would be acceptable. Mr. Baker spoke in opposition of the density of this project. VanDella Menifee, 5431 Childress Drive, spoke in opposition. She lives across from proposed development property. City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 10 of 17  City Attorney Megan Mahan advised Cheryl Baker, 2704 Potter Court, opposes this item but does not wish to speak. Mayor Jensen told Mr. Anderson he appreciates his investment in our city and said these are not easy decisions. Council Member Lopez said high density is often discussed with staff and Council, and this may not be the right time for high density. Council Member Lopez moved to close public hearing, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to deny this item. The motion carried unanimously to deny this item. Denied 48. Z210502 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan – 509 Jesse Street-Centerline Supply, (City Council District 1). Zoning Change and Concept Plan from Commercial (C) district to a Planned Development District for Light Industrial Uses on 1.98 acres. Lots 1R and 5-10, Block C, Bell Crest Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C), generally located northeast of W.E. Roberts Street and Jesse Street, and addressed as 509 Jesse Street (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Mr. Jackson presented this zoning change/concept plan advising 1.98 acres is currently zoned commercial and the applicant would like to rezone for light industrial use. He said this use in not allowed in a Commercial Zoning district and reviewed what the Future Land Use Map allows. Mr. Jackson said the variance requested includes a setback for building expansion. He said staff has concerns that if rezoned to a planned development and they leave, it would open up the property to higher intensity uses; therefore, staff is unable to recommend, as it is not consistent with the Future Land Use Map. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a screening wall and allowed variance of required setbacks. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys recognized the original owner of this company. Brian Nelson of Centerline spoke in support and noted expansion would be an improvement. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and approve with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11028-2021 49. SU210603/S210606 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Poly America Site 6 (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for outside storage and trailer parking at Poly America on 13.21 acres. William C. May Survey, Abstract No. 890, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas and William C. May Survey, Abstract No. 1028, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District and addressed as 1300 SH-161 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 11 of 17  Mr. Jackson reviewed this item for outside storage and trailer parking at Poly America. He noted the fire lanes and fire hydrants would be spaced seventy-five feet from overhead lines, and he reviewed the landscape plan and the operational exhibit and plan. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and the Development Review Committee recommended approval with conditions. Scott Koehler, 600 Six Flags Drive, spoke in support and represented Poly America. Council Member Johnson asked for clarification of the type of structure. Mr. Kohler noted it is not a building but a flat structure with a living screen. Council Member Copeland asked Mr. Jackson to clarify how much of paved/concrete area would be in place. Mr. Jackson confirmed all trailers would be placed on concrete. Council Member Clemson said Tyree Park and the residents there are special to her, and she wants to make sure they do not see a bunch of trailers parked there. She also asked for the height of the trees and whether adding more trees would be possible. Mr. Kohler said the trees would be eight feet tall. He also advised they did a line study, and once the trees grow, they will fill in and cover. Mr. Jackson noted the distance from Tyree Park. Mr. Humphreys asked to clarify width. Deputy City Manager Bill Hills said the juniper grows forty feet high and can grow eight to twenty feet wide. Mr. Jackson said the landscape architect spaced them at 12 feet. Council Member Copeland asked if the plan has an irrigation plan. Mr. Kohler said there is a temporary irrigation plan in place to irrigate for a few years. Mr. William Horton, 2650 Winslow Drive, spoke in opposition and expressed his concern with the view of storing, irrigation and beautification. Mayor Jensen said it would be more pleasing than a masonry wall. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to close the public hearing and approve this item with the inclusion of red cedars and continued landscape maintenance. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11029-2021 50. SU210604/S210607 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Creative Care Center at 2045 N. Hwy 360 (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a Child Day Care facility located on one lot in a 3,844 sq. ft. lease space. Lot 2, Block 6, Heather Ridge Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, and within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of Heather Ridge Lane and N. State Highway 360, and addressed as 2045 N. Hwy 360, Suite 100 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware reviewed this item noting it is currently zoned light industrial. She said the daycare site operations would include a drop-off and pick-up lane and advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 12 of 17  Jim Kelly, 2700 Brierfield Drive, Monroe, Louisiana, appeared in support. Council Member Clemson asked if there was a designated outdoor play area in the plans. Mr. Kelly reviewed the plan. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jensen allowed for citizen comments at this time (comments noted below in Citizen’s Comments section). Adopted ORD 11030-2021 51. SU210605/S210608 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Strickland Bros Oil Change (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit / Site Plan for an oil change facility within Planned Development (PD) zoning on 1.28 acres. Tract 1F, Memucan Hunt Survey, Abstract 757, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas. Zoned Planned Development (PD-45), with an approximate address of 4100 S Great Southwest Pkwy (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware reviewed the proposed Specific Use Permit and Site Plan noting it meets requirements. She reviewed masonry screening wall information and building elevations and indicated it meets Appendix F requirements. Ms. Ware reviewed variances, which include covered walkways and awnings, and window coverage on the façade. She noted the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and that staff does not object to the variances. Council Member Ezeonu asked what it is zoned in the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Ware reviewed zoning in that area, and Mayor Jensen informed Council hears all auto related items. Council Member Lopez inquired about the position of the bays and expressed concerns with environmental issues since it is near a residential neighborhood. Ms. Ware reviewed the site plan, noted the three bays on a single lot and indicated on the map where they plan to place a double row of trees for screening. Council Member Lopez said there have been complaints of the noise from the nearby car wash, and he is concerned with environmental issues. Council Member Johnson asked if the noted parking spaces are for customers and noted he is concerned with idling and the noise and fumes from vehicles. Ms. Ware said the spaces are for employees. Council Member Ezeonu expressed similar concerns and asked if there was communication with the residents. Ms. Ware said letters were sent to nearby residents, and no one responded. Kevin Patel, 1784 West Mederoma Drive, Allen, Texas, spoke in support and noted it takes about ten minutes to get through the drive through for service. He reviewed details of the screening wall, the set back from the bay and said this business would not generate significant noise. Mr. Patel said they reached out to homeowners association with no response. Council Member. Lopez indicated there is no homeowners association in this area, but there may be confusion with the Public Improvement District. Council Member Lopez said his concerns are that vehicles will sit idling and play loud music as is the case with the nearby car wash, and said the concern is with air quality. Council Member Johnson also expressed concerns with exhaust fumes and asked if there would be vehicle inspections at this location. Council Member Clemson also asked about the hours of operation. Colleen, representing the developer confirmed there would be inspections and provided details on hours of operation. William Horton, 2650 Winslow, spoke in opposition indicating he has concerns about City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 13 of 17  appearance and with the emissions and noise. Council Member Lopez moved to close the public hearing and deny the item, seconded by Council Member Johnson. Voting Yea to Deny: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member At Large Place 7 Copeland, Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu, Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member District 4 Lopez Voting Nay to Deny: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Council Member District 2 King Denied 52. SU210606/S210609 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Dutch Bros Coffee Shop (City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive Through on 1.284 acres. A portion of Lot 9, Block B, within the EPIC West Towne Crossing Phase 1, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas zoned PD-364, within the 161 Corridor Overlay, near the southwest corner of the intersection of SH 161 and Warrior Trail with an approximate address of 3110 S Hwy 161 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware reviewed this item noting the plan includes a dual lane drive thru with a canopy area on the north side. She noted it meets density and parking requirements and reviewed landscaping, screening and building elevations. Ms. Ware reviewed Appendix F Menu items and noted variances include window coverage and a recommendation of a waste receptacle with fitted lid along the drive thru lane. She indicated both the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Johnson inquired about colors and aesthetics. Ms. Ware noted the developer has a color palate approval. Council Member Lopez asked if there would be outdoor seating. Ms. Ware confirmed and noted on the map. Council Member Copeland asked for clarification of the fitted lid on a trash bin. Ms. Ware indicated Dr. Patricia Redfearn wrote a policy, and the City Council Development Committee vetted it. Developer Sam Moore, 2505 Penshurst Ct, Celina, Texas, discussed the Dutch Brothers concept. He asked that the receptacle be placed on the east side of drive through. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to close the public hearing and approve this item with the recommendation of a trash receptacle with fitted lid. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11031-2021 53. Z210601/CP210601 - Planned Development Request – Braum’s (City Council District 4). Zoning Change to rezone 1.254 acres from PD-130 for Single Family Use to a Planned Development District for General Retail Use and a Concept Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive Through. A portion of Block 1, Lot 1R, Trinity Oaks Baptist Church Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-130 (PD-130) District, generally located northeast of W. Camp Wisdom Road and Magna Carta Boulevard, and addressed as City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 14 of 17  2860 W. Camp Wisdom Road (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware presented items fifty-three and fifty-four together. She noted it is zoned single-family with proposed zoning for general retail use with a concept plan for a restaurant with a drive- though. Ms. Ware said both the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Next Ms. Ware reviewed the Specific Use Permit and Site Plan noting access would be from Camp Wisdom Road. She said it meets density, dimensional and landscape requirements. Ms. Ware reviewed building elevations and noted there were no requested variances. She said staff recommends a conditional approval for the applicant to provide a waste receptacle with a fitted lid along the drive thru lane. Ms. Ware noted the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Lopez inquired about a traffic light near the exit area. Transportation Director Walter Shumac noted the plans for a signal light. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Ezeonu, to approve the planned development. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11032-2021 54. SU210601/S210602 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Braum’s (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive Through on 1.254 acres. A portion of Block 1, Lot 1R, Trinity Oaks Baptist Church Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-130 (PD-130) District, generally located northeast of W. Camp Wisdom Road and Magna Carta Boulevard, and addressed as 2860 W. Camp Wisdom Road (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Ezeonu, to approve this item with staff recommendations to include a trash receptacle with a lid, seconded by CM Ezeonu. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11033-2021 55. SU210602/S210605 - Specific Use Permit / Site Plan – Forum Blvd. Retail (Council District 2). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for drive through restaurant and retail on 2.963. Tract 2, Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract 888, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned PD-383, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District and approximately located near the southeast corner of Forum Dr. and SH 161 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware reviewed this request for a drive thru restaurant and retail. She noted it meets parking and landscape requirements, except for total trees. Ms. Ware reviewed elevations and noted it meets eight of the twelve Appendix F required items. She reviewed variances including City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 15 of 17  covered walkways, window coverage, buffer trees and Appendix F menu items. Ms. Ware noted both the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval no objections to the variances. Council Member Ezeonu asked for zoning information and Ms. Ware reviewed. Mayor Jensen noted the reason that this item is being reviewed at the Council meeting is because it has a drive through. Rodney DeBaun, 3922 Westcliff Road, said they are asking for a drive through because they are looking to bring a Bahama Bucks to that location. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Lopez to close the public hearing and approve this item to include the recommended trash receptacle with a lid. The Motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11034-2021 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 56. Boards and Commissions Appointments City Secretary Mona Lisa Galicia presented the list of Boards and Commissions applicants. Dwight Germer spoke in opposition of Ms. Luckey’s application for Park Board. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 57. Ordinance Amending No. 11004-2021, Amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Option Contract Amendment to purchase 16.067 acres at 899 Belt Line Rd, CP Richard Wilson Abstracts 1545 and 1548 PG 255 Council Member Copeland moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11035-2021 58. Ordinance Amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Option Contract for $50,000 for a three month option to purchase 23.3216 acres at 899 Belt Line Rd CP Richard Wilson Abstract 1548 PG 255 for a purchase price of $4,000,000 from Miami Partners LLC; authorize City Manager to execute contract Council Member Copeland moved, seconded by Council Member Humphreys to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11036-2021 CITIZEN COMMENTS City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 16 of 17  Trina Hall, 530 Forest Hill Lane, spoke about the fireworks set off in her neighborhood and asked for a change in the ordinance. Veronica P. Young, 7946 Greengate Drive, said she represents Eva’s Closet and would like to be a source of support within the community. Ruben Bronson noted he is a school crossing guard and inquired about city management services and about an application for a board appointment. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the August 3, 2021, City Council meeting. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 Page 17 of 17