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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
AND
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 10, 1998
Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor
Charla Bradshaw, Mayor Pro Tem
David Loeser, Member
Abe Bush, Jr., Member
Fred Held, Member
Jerry Dinsmore, Member
Don Redding, Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Allen Heath, Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Buddy Brown, Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Sarah Brown, Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Paul Isham, Town Attorney
Terry Morgan, Special Counsel
Jim Morris, Legal Consultant
Dennis Wilson, Town Planner
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
Absent: Bill Greenwood, Planning & Zoning Chairman, excused
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The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw. The meeting was
opened at 6:07 p.m. by Commissioner Redding for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board
and Commission recessed into executive session at 6:08 p.m. as Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw read each
agenda item to be discussed. The executive session was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. and Mayor Bradley
reconvened the meeting into open session at 8:23 p.m.
Item 43: No action was needed on this item.
Item 95: Motion by Alderman Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Held, to approve minutes of the
regular meeting held on July 27, 1998, and the special meeting held on August 3, 1998, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #6: Motion. by Alderman Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Dinsmore, to pay all outstanding
bills.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item 94: Citizens' Presentations: Stephen Thornton of 13187 Thornton Drive, told the Board about a
dangerous situation regarding an area that is washed out on the west side of the intersection of
Thornton Drive and Roanoke Road. Commissioner Redding stated that this right- of -way is in the
City of Keller's jurisdiction. Mr. Thornton then asked the Fidelity representatives to consider allowing
a hike and bike trail to run east and west through their property connecting the Solana business
complex with the rest of the Town.
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Bill Spivey of 1520 Randol Mill Road in Southlake presented the Board with a petition signed by the
residents living along FM 1938 supporting the expansion of this road.
Robert Downard of 1255 Randol Mill Road in Southlake spoke to the Board against the expansion of
FM 1938.
Item #7: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING to consider amendments to the Westlake Unified Development
Code. The Joint Public Hearing was opened at 8:43 p.m. by Mayor Bradley for the Board of
Aldermen. Commissioner Redding opened the Joint Public Hearing for the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Commissioner Redding asked if anyone wished to address the Board and Commission
on this item. Susan Mead of Jenkens & Gilchrist spoke representing Fidelity Investments supporting
these amendments. Mr. Morgan, the Town's special counsel, explained the changes to the Board and
Commission and recommended that the Ordinance be adopted as drafted. There was no further
testimony and the public hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m.
Item #8: Motion by Commissioner Redding, seconded by Commissioner Buddy Brown, to
recommend approval of this Ordinance to the Board.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #9:Motion by Alderman Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Loeser, to adopt Ordinance 305
amending Articles XII and XIII of the Westlake Unified Development Code.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #10: Consider and take action to adopt the Westlake Engineering Design Standards. Jeff
Williams of Graham Associates, Inc., who drew the revised standards, spoke to the Board suggesting
an amendment in Article II, the Roadway Facilities, Section 2, A, 5, should read "Collector, two lane"
instead of "four lane" to be consistent with the Town's Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Williams advised the
Board of the need for a master drainage study and suggested the Town work with the neighboring
cities to provide a regional drainage program. After a short question and answer session Mayor
Bradley recognized Ken Davis of Hillwood Development Corporation. Mr. Davis suggested that
Article III -Drainage Facilities be amended by adding another paragraph under Section 2 -Submittal
Requirements. Mr. Morgan suggested that the Board table this item until the next meeting to give the
consultants time to study the impact of this amendment. Motion by Alderman Bush, seconded by
Alderman Bradshaw, to table this item until the next meeting.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #11: At this time Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw assumed the chair. Consider an ordinance ratifying
the action taken on July 27, 1998, on the application of Maverick Commercial Investments, Inc. to
rezone an approximately 311 -acre tract of land. Susan Mead of Jenkens & Gilchrist representing
Maverick Commercial Investments, Inc., urged the Board to adopt this Ordinance. Motion by Mayor
Pro Tem Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Dinsmore, to adopt Ordinance No. 306 as drafted with the
following corrections and additions:
A. On Page 38 of Exhibits B & C, Section 8, at the end of that paragraph add "except as provided
for in Article VI, Section 5."
B. On that same page in Section 12, in line three change the wording "available at the time" to read
"available after the time."
The motion carried unanimously.
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Item 412: Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement with Maverick
Commercial Investments, Inc. or Fidelity Investments. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw,
seconded by Alderman Loeser, to adopt Resolution 98-05 with the following changes:
A. On Page 6, Section 7, Subsection A, Line 15, after Notice add "provided, however, that in the
event of delay in construction of qualified facilities to be served by such water improvements as
determined jointly by the Town and Fidelity, no later than nine (9) months following receipt of
the services requirement notice, the Town's time for performance will be extended by a like
period."
B. Page 11, Section 16, Subsection A, Line 1, strike the word "the" before "one percent."
C. Page 11, Section 16, Subsection A, Line 2, insert "by the Town and paid by Fidelity" after the
word "collected."
D. Page 12, Section 16, Subsection B, Line 2, strike the word "the" before "one percent" and insert
the words "of the" before the word "local."
E. Page 12, Section 16, Subsection B, Line 3, insert "by the Town and paid by Fidelity" after the
word "collected."
F. Page 12, Section 16, Subsection D, Line 2, insert "and paid by Fidelity" after "Town."
Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw asked if there was any discussion concerning this item. Alderman
Dinsmore told the audience that this resolution will become effective at the same time that there is a
satisfactory resolution of the litigation with the City of Fort Worth. Alderman Loeser told the Fidelity
Investment representatives that the Town is very pleased to have Fidelity as a part of the Town.
The motion carried unanimously.
At this time Doug Reed of Fidelity Investments addressed the Board thanking everyone for all of the
time and effort put forth in behalf of Fidelity. Mr. Reed told the audience that Fidelity is very excited
to be a part of the Town and will make their best effort to make sure that they are an active and
contributing member of this community.
Item #13: Mayor Bradley resumed the chair and opened the Public Hearing to consider an application
of AIL Investment, L.P. to establish two Circle T Public Improvement Districts. The Public Hearing
was opened at 9:17 p.m. as Mayor Bradley asked if there was anyone wishing to speak. As no one
wanted to address the Board this public hearing was continued in an open status until the next meeting
of the Board of Aldermen.
Item #14: Consider a resolution approving a development agreement between AIL Investment, L.P.
and the Town concerning road construction. Mr. Morgan briefly explained this resolution. Motion by
Alderman Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Dinsmore, to approve Resolution 98-06.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Item #15: Consider a resolution supporting the Metroport Cities' request to the Texas Department of
Transportation for funding for various road projects in the area. Motion by Alderman Dinsmore,
seconded by Alderman Bradshaw, to table this item until the Board has the opportunity to look at the
impact of the various alignments along with the actual funding and the impact this will have on the
citizens of the Town.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #16: Other business: Alderman Loeser stated that in regard to Item #15, the Board also needs to
look at the number of lanes of the FM 1938 expansion.
Item #17: Motion by Alderman Bradshaw, seconded by Alderman Bush, to adjourn.
The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Scott Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ginger Crosswy, Town Sec ary
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