HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-03 PZ Agenda PacketNotice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Westlake, Texas will hold a
meeting at 7030 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2003, at the Westlake Town Hall, 3 Village Circle, Suite 207,
Solana, in the Town of Westlake, Texas, to consider the following agenda
1. Meeting called to order and announce a quorum.
2. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on November 14, 2002.
3. Conduct a staff presentation to consider the final plat for the Westlake Pump Station.
4. Conduct a staff presentation to consider amendments to the Engineering Design Standards.
5. Adjournment.
I certify that the above notice was posted on the front door of the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village
Circle, Suite 207, Westlake, Texas, on Monday, March 10, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., under the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town
Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-430-0941 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
�� nXMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 4 2002
Present: William E. Greenwood, Chairman
Allen Heath, Vice Chairman
Hank Barry, Member
Stan Parchman, Member
Sharon Sanden, Member
Trent Petty, Town Manager
Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Jeff Williams, Town Engineer
Absent: Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
Item #1: Chairman Greenwood opened the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Item #2: Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on September 17, 2002. Motion by Commissioner
Barry, seconded by Commissioner Sanden, to approve the minutes as presented. There was no discussion and the
motion carried with four votes. Commissioner Heath abstained because he did not attend the meeting on September
17, 2002.
Item #3: Conduct a staff presentation to consider a site plan for the Westlake Civic Campus. Mr. Petry told the
Commission that staff was recommending approval with one change. The photo metrics are correct but the wattage
specs on the lighting plan are incorrect. After a lengthy question and answer session there was a motion by
Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Sanden, to recommend approval of the site plan with an
amendment to ensure the lighting plan accommodates the wattage to comply with the code for the Town. There was
no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #4: Conduct a staff presentation to consider a final plat for the Westlake Civic Campus. Mr. Williams presented
this item to the Commission. After a short question and answer session there was a motion by Commissioner Heath,
seconded by Commissioner Parchman, to recommend approval of the final plat to the Board of Aldermen. There was
no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #5: There was a motion by Commissioner Parchman, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adjourn. The motion
carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 13, 2003.
These minutes were compiled from notes taken by Mary Midgette, Assistant to the Town Manager.
ATTEST:
William E. Greenwood, Chairman
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Mr. Trent Petty, Town Manager
Mr. Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Mr. Jeff Williams, Town Engineer
SUBJECT: Regular Meeting of March 13, 2003
DATE: March 10, 2003
Consider a Final Plat of the Town's Pump Station site.
The Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat
The property is located on S.H. 377 in the western portion of the Town as shown on the vicinity
map on the Plat. The lot size is approximately 2.3 acres situated in the William Huff Survey,
Abstract Number 648 of Tarrant County. The property is being platted to create the lot on which
the pump station is located, which is designated as Lot 1, Block 1 of Westlake Water Supply
Addition. The Texas Department of Transportation has notified the Town, that they will need
approximately twenty (20) feet of right of way for future expansion of S.H. 377 and the site was
constructed to accommodate this dedication.
The Town has maintenance responsibilities for the landscape and irrigation inside the fenced
area and the landscape along the frontage. The adjacent property owner (Hillwood) has the
maintenance responsibilities for the berms and landscape on the sideyards and rear outside of the
fence. The Town also maintains the fence and the facilities inside the fence.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BEING a 2.322 acre tract of land situated in the William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 648,
Town of Westlake, Tarrant County, Texas, being all of a tract of land conveyed by deed
to the Town of Westlake, as recorded in Volume 15922, Page 264, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. Said 2.322 acre tract of land being more particularly described by metes
and bounds as follows:
Commencing at a found 1/2 inch iron rod for comer, said point being the southwest
comer of a tract of land conveyed by deed to AIL Investment, L.P., as recorded in
Volume 13588, Page 189 and Volume 14320, Pages 193 and 194, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas, and being in the easterly right-of-way line of State Highway 377 (a
variable width R.O.W.);
THENCE North 24'35'49" East, along said easterly right-of-way line of State Highway
377, for a distance of 2087.86 feet to a found 5/8 inch iron rod with Carter & Burgess cap
for comer, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE North 24'35'49" East, continuing along said easterly right-of-way line, for a
distance of 224.45 feet to a found 5/8 inch iron rod with Carter & Burgess cap for comer;
THENCE South 85'07'29" East, leaving said easterly right-of-way line, for a distance of
440.79 feet to a found 5/8 inch iron rod with Carter & Burgess cap for comer;
THENCE South 04'52'31" West, for a distance of 211.29 feet to a found 5/8 inch iron
rod with Carter & Burgess cap for comer;
THENCE North 85'07'29" West, for a distance of 516.53 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING and CONTAINING 101,133 square feet or 2.322 acres of land, more or
less.
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TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Mr. Trent Petty, Town Manager
Mr. Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Mr. Jeff Williams, Town Engineer
Mr. Eddie Cheatham, Water & Sanitary Sewer Engineer
Mr. Don Wilson, Emergency Services Coordinator
SUBJECT: Regular Meeting of March 13, 2003
DATE: March 10, 2003
Consider an amendment to the Engineering Standards.
The Staff recommends the adoption.
The Town Staff has reviewed the current Engineering Standards and the attached revisions have
been prepared. More specifically, the rationale for the revisions includes the following:
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Subsection 3.C. Design Requirements for Streets
(17) The cul-de-sac radii has been defined along with setbacks for mailboxes, fire hydrants,
etc. to ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles. The maximum length of cul-de-
sacs is 600 feet unless an emergency access drive is provided and approval granted by the
Town Planner and Town Engineer to provide for adequate emergency access.
(21) Standardization of all paving dimensions to be labeled to face of curb is intended to
reduce potential for confusion.
(22) The medians shall be terminated further back from intersections to allow for better
accommodation of emergency vehicles.
(23) Adequate vertical clearance shall be maintained on all public and private streets to allow
for emergency access.
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Increasing minimum water main size to 8" to provide adequate fire flow in
residential areas. A 6" line is not adequate in many instances to provide the
required fire flow.
SUBSECTION E (1)
A designated fire line is necessary to prohibit other connections for domestic or
irrigation uses, which could affect the volume of fire flow available to the
residence.
SUBSECTION E (2)
Double check back flow preventers are required to protect the Town's water
system from contamination on the service line or irrigation system.
This change is to accommodate fire sprinkler systems and comply with City of
Fort Worth standards including ability to test backflow preventer.
The table on Page 48 indicates a color code for various fire hydrants. It has been
decided that all fire hydrants will be "Fire Green".
SUBSECTION I
Fire protection - Fire hydrants should be used in lieu of flush hydrants to both
allow the flushing of the line, and provide fire protection.
SECTION 2 - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Subsection C & H: The primary valves and fire hydrants currently in place within
the Town are Mueller or Waterous. It is desirable to not have too many types of
valves and hydrants due to maintenance and service issues, such as stocking spare
parts, and calling on repairs to be made. Therefore, the two types being used are
preferable at this time.
The town had decided previously that all fire hydrants are to be painted : "Fire
Green".
The Fire Department has requested that glass beads be applied to the paint to
make them easier to locate at night.
The Fire Department has recommended that fire hydrants be located on 500 foot
centers rather than 600 foot. This will facilitate a hose laying length which more
easily fits their equipment and length of fire hoses.
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The Fire Department wants to define the location of fire hydrants to assure that
they are accessible, and also to assure that no obstacles are allowed within 3 feet
of the hydrant.
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WHEREAS, the provision of basic paving and utility services throughout the Town of
Westlake, Texas, (the "Town") is of vital importance to the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of the Town; and
WHEREAS, establishing reasonable engineering standards and requirements for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of the paving and utility facilities is also of vital
importance to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF
SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copies in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That the Town of Westlake Engineering Standards, as adopted by
Ordinance No. 321, 344, 357 and 361, respectively, are hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 3.C. Design Requirements for Streets shall be amended as follows:
(17) As stated in Subdivision Ordinance, Section 7.3.1), cul-de-sacs shall not be longer than
600 feet in length, measured from the intersecting centerline to the radius point of the
cul-de-sac turnaround. All dead end streets shall terminate with an approved cul-de-sac
pavement, having an outside minimum radius of 50 feet and an inside minimum radius of
30 feet. Islands in the cul-de-sac shall not be permitted in commercial and industrial
areas. Alternative designs for cul-de-sac turnarounds such as "hammerheads" may be
approved by the Town Planner and the Town Engineer. Cul-de-sacs of up to 1,000 feet
in length may be approved in low density residential areas, but an emergency access
driveway shall be required and must be approved by the Town Planner and Town
Engineer. Mailboxes, fire hydrants, and any other above ground structures must be set
back a minimum of two feet from the pavement to accommodate emergency vehicles.
(21) All dimensions of streets are defined as face to face of curb, or edge of pavement to edge
of pavement if no curb exists.
(22) Medians in divided roadways shall terminate at the curb return of intersecting streets.
(23) A minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (13'6") shall be maintained over all
public and private streets.
Subsection 3.I. Designated Fire Lanes shall be amended as follows:
(1) The minimum width for drive aisles in parking lots shall be 24 feet. All fire lanes shall
have a minimum width of 24 feet unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshall. All
fire lanes shall have a minimum inside radii of 20 feet. All street approaches to fire lanes
shall have a minimum radii of 20 feet. A pavement design shall be prepared by a
registered engineer in Texas. The pavement design shall be adequate to support the
Town's emergency vehicles.
Subsection B - Water Main Categories - Add the following paragraph:
(5) The minimum water line size shall be 8" (nominal diameter). All references in
these engineering standards to 6" water lines shall be amended to be 8" water
lines.
Subsection E - Backflow Devices - Add the following paragraphs as additional requirements:
(1) All fire lines shall be designated for fire service only, and not for domestic or
irrigation service.
(2) An approved testable backflow prevention, double check assembly with flow
indicator shall be installed on all domestic lines, and shall be located at the
connections of the service line and the water meter. The water meter and
backflow preventor shall be a maximum of 8 feet from the back of curb or edge of
pavement.
Section 1 - General Requirements - Add the following subsection:
H. Each residential lot shall have a 2" water service line from the water main. The
2" service shall serve two separate lines to the residence. One line shall be a P
line which is designated for domestic use, with a 1" meter and meter box, and will
require an acceptable backflow preventer, which is testable, to be installed by the
homebuilder's plumber at the property line.
Also, a 2" line shall also be installed from the 2" service line which shall be
designated for the fire sprinkler system (if required). The line shall have a
monitoring device and box to be installed at the curb stop.
Water requirements table, Page 48 - Omit column titled "Fire Hydrant Paint (color)"
Subsection H — Each residential lot needs a 1" meter and service line for domestic use, and a 2"
line designated for the fire sprinkler system, if the Fire Marshall determines that a sprinkler
system is required. A backflow preventer is required on domestic service, and a monitoring
device is required on the designated fire line to assure that no other systems are connected to this
line.
Subsection I - Fire Protection, Paragraph (2)a.l. - Omit the last sentence which reads "Flush
hydrants may be installed in lieu of hydrants at terminating points of dead end lines for
maintenance purposes only."
Subsection I - Fire Protection - Paragraph (2)b.1. - Omit the last sentence which reads "Flush
hydrants may be installed in lieu of hydrants at terminating points of dead end lines for
maintenance purposes only."
Section 2 - Construction Standards
Subsection C - Valves, Paragraph d - Approved Manufacturers: Shall be amended to read as
follows; Mueller, Waterous or approved equal, omitting Dresser M&H, American Darling, Clow
Corporation.
Subsection H - Fire Hydrants, Paragraph (1).b - Shall be amended as follows; Mueller, Waterous
or approved equal, omitting manufacturers 3. Dresser M&H, 5. American -Darling, 6. Clow
Corporation
Paragraph (5) Painting (Fire Hydrants) - Shall be amended as follows:
a. All fire hydrants are to be primed at the factory, and painted with two (2) coats of
"Fire Green" paint as manufactured by Sherman Williams, or approved equal.
b. All fire hydrants are to have reflective glass beads applied for a reflective finish to
be approved by the Fire Chief.
Paragraph (2) Installation (Fire Hydrants) - Subsection b.2. Spacing - Shall be amended to read
as follows: maximum of 500 foot centers rather than 600 foot centers, in residential areas.
Add Subsection b.3. to read as follows: Fire hydrants shall be located no more than 12' or less
than 2' behind the curb or from edge of pavement. All fire hydrants shall have a 3' radius
clearance around hydrants which prohibits any obstructions from being placed within this
clearance area.
SECTION 3: All provisions of the Town's Engineering Standards not hereby amended
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Westlake, Texas, that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be
declared legally invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such legal invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same
would have been enacted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake without the
incorporation in this Ordinance of any such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 5: That should any person or entity be found in violation of any provision of
this Ordinance, same shall be punishable of a fine of not greater than five hundred dollars
($500.00); and, that each day shall constitute a new violation.
SECTION 6: That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Town Ordinances and
all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the Town which are inconsistent with the
terms or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption.
Scott Bradley, Mayor
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Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary Trent O. Petty, Town Manager
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney