Public Meetings - Carrollton, Texas

The Carrollton City Council met on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Carrollton City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road, beginning with a 5:45 p.m. worksession followed by a 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. No official minutes were provided; this summary is drawn from the agenda packet and the meeting transcript. Worksession: Legislative Update - Robert Howden of Waterloo Capitol Public Affairs, the city's legislative consultant, previewed the 88th Texas Legislative Session. He said more than 1,000 bills had already been pre-filed, the state has a projected $26 billion surplus that could reach $30 billion, and property tax relief is likely to be a major priority. - He discussed the ERCOT and Public Utility Commission sunset reviews, Winter Storm Uri preparation, school safety and mental health, possible restrictions on tax-funded lobbying, and the destination sales tax issue affecting Carrollton. He said the outcome of the sales tax rulemaking and legislation remained uncertain. Worksession: NOTICE Program Update - Staff reported that the NOTICE program, created in 2002, targeted 22 at-risk neighborhoods. The final three neighborhoods are under design, with about two to three years of construction remaining. - Accomplishments included improved streets, water, sewer, and drainage systems, sustained property values, and reduced code violations; two neighborhoods saw code violations fall by roughly 75% and 60%. - Staff proposed sunsetting NOTICE and moving to a new program. The Redevelopment Committee recommended the name RISE (Residential Infrastructure and Subdivision Enhancement). The new scoring model will focus on infrastructure condition, which will account for 96% of the score, and project impact, which will account for 4%, rather than code enforcement or neighborhood quality data. It will target larger neighborhoods built in the 1970s and 1980s and rely on GO bonds and neighborhood partnership funds after CDBG infrastructure eligibility ended. Worksession: Denton County Library Participation - Library Director Jonathan Scheu reported that 5,791 Denton County non-Carrollton patrons made up about 12.6% of library cardholders and about 15% of system circulation. Hebron & Josey Library, located in Denton County, had about 20% non-Carrollton circulation. - The FY23 Denton County payment is $88,400, a 35% increase from $65,600 in FY22. The city spends about $33.09 per resident on library services, while revenue per non-Carrollton Denton County patron is about $15.27. The current $40 annual non-resident fee applies to other non-residents. - Council discussed options: continue the interlocal agreement, stop participation after October 1, 2023, apply the $40 fee universally, or pursue alternative arrangements with neighboring cities. Direction from council was to begin preparing to exit the Denton County ILA while leaving time for a transition and alternatives. Worksession: Council Reports and Information Sharing - Council heard updates on community events, including the Sand on the Square holiday event and drone show, the Raising Cane's opening and donation, Pocket Sandwich Theatre sold-out performances, the city employee one-time payment and holiday appreciation luncheon, and the Metrocrest Chamber retreat. - Council agreed to cancel the December 20, 2022 regular council meeting. Presentations - Councilmember Adam Polter presented 2022 Environmental Leadership Awards to 13 regulated facilities: Buzzballz, Century Products, ElectroPlate Circuitry, Image Industries, International Paper - Belt Line, QPC, Quantum Clean, Ralcorp, Texas Finishing Company, United 1 Laboratories, Wash Solutions, Western Extrusions, and WMC Industries. - The 2021-2022 Environmental Distinction Award was presented to Century Products and Western Extrusions for pollution prevention, water and energy conservation, and community sustainability. Although the agenda memo referred to a single Environmental Distinction Award recipient, two companies were recognized. - Certificates were presented to Mayor's Advisory Council graduates. Public Comments & Testimony - During the public comment period before the consent agenda, Diana Marin, speaking on behalf of the MetroTech Association of Realtors, which was also referred to as MetroTex in the worksession, expressed support for the city's short-term rental ordinance. She said the association represents 27 members and that the ordinance aligns with private property rights and homeownership. - In the public forum, Les Black, CFBISD school board president, announced the district's superintendent search and asked residents to complete a survey; the district hopes to announce a lone finalist by mid-March 2023. - Gabriel Gonzalez asked for a full report on the process used to select the new police chief. - Lauren Hale raised concerns about city staff morale, retention, growing vacancies, and the police chief selection process. - Sonal Parag, Korean Festival director, thanked the council for the $25,000 special event funding and promoted the December 17 Korean Festival at the H Mart area. - A resident, Mr. Vidovich, made critical remarks about the police department and the police chief selection, and also criticized elected officials. Consent Calendar - Council reviewed consent items during the worksession and then approved the Consent Agenda, items 11 through 29, unanimously. - Key approved items included: authorizing purchase of P25 radios from Motorola Solutions through DIR, not to exceed $3,450,344.68; construction contracts for the Webb Chapel Road residential screening wall (ICARUS Construction, $616,054.45), Denton Drive drainage improvements (La Banda, $1,216,030.00), and Nob Hill Addition Section 1 street replacement (3D Paving, $4,779,864.00); Change Order No. 2 for the Entryway Monument Sign Project (Tegrity Contractors, $77,686.57, increasing the project total to $507,974.17); an ERP project management agreement with Protiviti, not to exceed $1,075,830; and a three-year CDW-G Cisco phone services contract totaling $181,809. - The consent package also included ordinances restating Chapter 34 boards and commissions; amending the FY2022-23 operating budget by $15,000 to fund a total $25,000 Korean Society of Dallas special event request; establishing short-term rental lodging license fees; amending the hotel code to regulate short-term rentals; and applying hotel occupancy tax to short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts. - Resolutions approved included: Country Villas street reconstruction engineering services with Burgess & Niple ($463,230); a lease to MAD Concepts Group for a Tacos and Avocados restaurant at 1309 S. Broadway; an amended and restated DART subrecipient agreement for the Downtown Carrollton Multi-Modal Transit Hub FTA grant; a Dallas County master interlocal agreement for road and bridge funding; a Dallas County tax foreclosure property sale ILA; a four-year Twin City Security court security services agreement ($58,009.50 annually, total not to exceed $232,038); and the FY23 Denton County library services ILA ($88,400). - Note: The Dallas County road and bridge agenda memo described a 10-year master interlocal agreement, while the draft resolution in the packet set the master agreement term through December 31, 2027. Public Hearings and Individual Consideration Item 30 - CDBG CAPER - Staff presented the Program Year 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The agenda memo reported a PY2021 CDBG allocation of $834,928; the staff presentation cited $847,231. Expenditures included $299,886 for the park project, $44,261 for housing rehabilitation, and $73,344 for enhanced code enforcement. The agenda memo called the park project Rhoton Park, while the CAPER report and staff presentation referred to Thomas Park. - COVID-related CDBG-CV funding totaling $1,260,250 was provided to Metrocrest Services and WOVEN Medical Clinic. The meeting cited $527,768 for Metrocrest, while the CAPER draft text cited $527,650; WOVEN had drawn $628,944. No public speakers came forward, and the council approved the CAPER resolution unanimously. Item 31 - Vapor Depot Smoke Shop SUP - Council held a public hearing on a Special Use Permit for a smoke shop retailer in an 850-square-foot suite at 1208 E. Belt Line Road, Suite 112. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 9-0 vote, recommended approval with stipulations: hours limited to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and no food establishment. - Applicant Sikander Lalani answered questions; the discussion addressed nearby businesses and smoking restrictions. Council approved SUP No. 489 unanimously. Item 32 - Texas Collision Centers SUP - Council held a public hearing on a Special Use Permit for an automobile paint and body shop at 1875 N. IH-35E, a 21,500-square-foot building on about 1.62 acres. Stipulations require all repairs indoors, stored damaged or serviced vehicles inside an enclosed fenced area on the west side, rooftop equipment screening, and compliance with sign rules. - Co-owner Dan McCollus spoke in support, describing a high-end boutique collision center, six DFW locations, and local charitable investments. Council approved SUP No. 490 unanimously. Item 33 - CZO Text Amendment on Public Notice - Council held a public hearing on amendments to Article XXXI of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding public notice for zoning text amendments. The changes reaffirm that property owner mail notices are required for zoning map changes within 200 feet, while text amendments can be noticed by newspaper publication only, consistent with state law and the City of Austin v. Acuna court decision. - Staff noted the Dallas Morning News is the city's official newspaper and that the notice appears in print and online. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a 9-0 vote. Council approved the ordinance unanimously; the mayor noted the two-thirds affirmative vote requirement was satisfied. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda items 11-29 approved unanimously. - Item 30, the CDBG CAPER resolution, approved unanimously. - Item 31, the Vapor Depot Special Use Permit, approved unanimously. - Item 32, the Texas Collision Centers Special Use Permit, approved unanimously. - Item 33, the CZO public notice text amendment, approved unanimously. - Council directed staff to pursue ending the Denton County library interlocal agreement, with a transition period and alternative arrangements to be explored. - Council did not object to the RISE program name and future neighborhood infrastructure prioritization framework. - The December 20, 2022 council meeting was canceled.

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 6:15 p.m. and a regular meeting beginning at 7:06 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. All nine commission members were present. The commission took final action on plats, approved a used automobile sales special use permit, considered companion comprehensive plan and zoning cases for Damanwalla Estates, and elected officers. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approved the November 3, 2022 meeting minutes. - Approved the final plat for Blazing Cornerstone, Lot 1, Block 1, an approximately 0.526-acre tract at 1405 and 1411 East Belt Line Road (PLFP 2022-169), including a finding that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. - Approved the replat of Lowe's of Carrollton, Lot 1, Block A, an approximately 16.883-acre tract at 1253 East Trinity Mills Road, to modify and abandon easements (PLRP 2022-170). - The consent motion by First Vice Chair Powell, seconded by Commissioner Martin, passed unanimously. Public Hearing: Glass Doctor of North Texas Used Automobile Sales SUP - Staff presented PLSUP 2022-138, a request for a special use permit for used automobile or light-load truck sales at 2001 Midway Road, Suite 121, in the LI Light Industrial District. Staff recommended denial. Staff noted the Texas DMV requires at least five display spaces, the applicant had not designated exact inventory spaces on the site plan, and staff considered vehicle display in a multi-tenant center incompatible with pedestrian-oriented retail. Staff also listed stipulations if the commission chose to approve. - Staff described the suite as roughly 4,000 square feet; applicant Larry Patterson, president of Glass Doctor of North Texas, said his business occupies more than 12,000 square feet in the 57,000-square-foot building. He has been at the Carrollton location since 2008, has about 80 employees, approximately 50 fleet vehicles, four locations, and about 13 million dollars in annual revenue. He said he has sold fleet vehicles under a dealer license since 2018, usually four or fewer at a time, parks them in rear spaces, sells to other Glass Doctor locations rather than the public, and accepted the staff stipulations. - No members of the public spoke on this item. - Commissioner Doyle moved to close the public hearing and approve the SUP with staff stipulations 1-4 plus a new stipulation that the five designated display spaces shown on the revised conceptual site plan be located in the rear of the building. Commissioner Kramer seconded. The motion passed, with Vice Chair Windrow voting against. Public Hearing: Damanwalla Estates Comp Plan and Zoning - The commission heard companion cases PLMA 2022-178 and PLZPD 2022-155 for an approximately 5-acre tract on the west side of Charles Street, about 1,340 feet south of Plano Parkway. The requests were to change the Future Land Use Map from Medium Intensity Office to Single-Family Detached Residential and to rezone the property from Corporate Commercial to a Planned Development with base zoning SF-8.4/18. - Staff recommended denial of both. Staff concerns included a density increase over surrounding Creekside Estates, minimum lot sizes of about 7,500 square feet versus 8,400 square feet, reduced 10-foot rear setbacks versus a standard 20 feet, side-loaded lots served by dead-end access easements instead of street frontage, a hammerhead turnaround instead of a cul-de-sac, and potential privacy impacts on existing rear neighbors. The Fire Marshal said a standard cul-de-sac would provide better turnaround geometry than the proposed hammerhead. Staff emphasized that drainage would be reviewed later in the engineering and plat process, not during zoning. - Applicant representative Steven Boudreau of Lovell Group Southwest said the developer changed from commercial to residential to provide a better buffer to the school fields and neighbors. He said proposed homes would be at least 3,200 square feet under roof, and the developer was willing to revisit the turnaround and rear setback. Property owner and developer Chojil Surani argued residential use would generate less runoff than the commercial use allowed on the site and that the plan was improved after discussions with the HOA. - Public testimony during the joint hearing: Lane Burtz, president of the Creekside Estates HOA, opposed the project, citing privacy from uphill two-story homes, stormwater runoff, and a lack of detention. Marcy Waskey, a homeowner at 2625 Green Oak Drive, opposed, citing fire-access concerns, existing runoff and foundation problems, privacy, and nonstandard design features. The chair also read several support cards from Carrollton residents, and some additional speakers expressed support. - Commission members who commented, including the Chair, Vice Chair Windrow, and Commissioner Kramer, opposed the current design, citing excessive density, numerous exceptions to city standards, dead-end street design, and incompatibility with the established neighborhood. The City Attorney noted the two items could legally be voted separately, but staff cautioned that approving the comp plan without the zoning would create inconsistency with the existing Corporate Commercial zoning. Other Business - Scott Windrow was elected Vice Chair unanimously after being nominated and seconded. - John Powell was elected 1st Vice Chair unanimously. - Staff reported no formal updates; City Council may decide in the coming month whether Planning and Zoning meetings start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. Council would hear previously considered P&Z items the following week. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously, including the right-of-way finding for the Blazing Cornerstone final plat. - PLSUP 2022-138 approved with stipulations, with Vice Chair Windrow opposed; the case is scheduled to be forwarded to City Council on January 10, 2023. - PLMA 2022-178 Damanwalla Estates Comp Plan: motion to approve failed unanimously; the applicant has 10 calendar days from the public hearing to file a written appeal to City Council. - PLZPD 2022-155 Damanwalla Estates Zoning: motion to approve failed unanimously; the applicant has 10 calendar days from the public hearing to file a written appeal to City Council. - Planning and Zoning officers elected for the coming year; the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

The Carrollton City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 7:00 PM at City Hall to canvass the returns of the November 8, 2022 Bond Election. The meeting included an invocation and pledge of allegiance, followed by a public comment period and a single action item to adopt an ordinance declaring the results of the election. No members of the public offered comments. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizens or visitors addressed the Council on any agenda item or during the public forum. Discussion Items - Ordinance Canvassing Bond Election Returns: The Council considered an ordinance to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 bond election covering five propositions (A through E). According to the preliminary results provided in the agenda memo, approximately 39,409 ballots were cast. The preliminary vote counts and percentages were as follows: - Proposition A (Street improvements, $102,450,000): 27,968 For (79.73%), 7,112 Against (20.27%) - Proposition B (Public safety facilities, $8,800,000): 23,832 For (68.79%), 10,812 Against (31.21%) - Proposition C (Parks and recreation, $18,900,000): 24,754 For (80.78%), 10,044 Against (28.86%) — note: the percentages as printed sum to 109.64%, indicating a possible typo in the agenda memo; the final official returns were presented at the meeting. - Proposition D (Animal shelter, $4,800,000): 25,085 For (71.96%), 9,775 Against (28.04%) - Proposition E (Trails, including T.C. Rice Park, $2,000,000): 22,594 For (65.18%), 12,072 Against (34.82%) All five propositions received majority support. The City Council discussed no other items. Key Outcomes - The Council unanimously approved the ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the bond election. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Palacios and seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline. The ordinance confirmed that Propositions A through E each carried by a majority vote and authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds and the levy of ad valorem taxes as specified. The meeting adjourned without further action.

The Carrollton City Council convened on November 15, 2022, starting at 5:45 PM for a worksession to discuss Fire Station 6 relocation options and proposed utility rate changes, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting included two civilian life-saving recognitions, public comments, approval of a consent agenda, and a divided vote on a major economic development agreement for the Trinity Mills Station. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 and November 1, 2022 regular meetings. - Approved the purchase of police duty and training ammunition from Precision Delta Corporation (BuyBoard contract) at $75,000. - Approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Bolt EVs for Building Inspection, Fire Rescue, and Police from Lake Country Chevrolet (TIPS cooperative) at $83,704.50. - Approved the purchase of two Ford Transit passenger vans (one 15-passenger, one 10-passenger with wheelchair lift) from Silsbee Ford (BuyBoard) at $117,543. - Approved the purchase of three Toro athletic field maintenance units from Professional Turf Products (BuyBoard) at $119,469.38 (includes 10% contingency). - Approved the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks from Lake Country Chevrolet (TIPS) at $71,410.50. - Authorized renewal of Procore project management software through Carahsoft (DIR contract) for three years at $83,418.83 annually, total not to exceed $250,256.50. - Approved the purchase of firefighter protective clothing from Casco (BuyBoard) at $154,700. - Approved an agreement with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. (HGAC cooperative) for manufacture and installation of illuminated street name signs at 73 intersections, not to exceed $1,200,000. - Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 31 (Comprehensive Fee Schedule) to increase water and wastewater rates (5% residential, 6% commercial) and to codify esports center fees, effective January 1, 2023. - Adopted an ordinance amending the FY 2022-2023 capital and operating budgets to increase the Community Development Capital Fund by $149,987 for Woven Health Clinic and to transfer funds from the Utility Operating Fund to the Utility Capital and Debt Service Funds. - Accepted the Investment Officer’s Fourth Quarter and Annual Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. - Adopted an updated Investment Policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act. - Authorized a traffic signal agreement with TxDOT for the I-35E reconstruction project (reimbursement of $217,900 for City equipment and maintenance). - Authorized a contract with SA Benefits – Zurich for stop-loss insurance coverage at $105 per employee per month. - Authorized submission of FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant applications for a public education trailer ($30,000) and mobile barricades ($100,000), total $130,000. - Item 27 was pulled for individual consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - John Sutter (former council member, 2304 Watermill Ct) urged support for Item 27 (Trinity Mills development), stating the project has been in the works for many years and urging council to continue the vision of prior councils. - Kenneth Chung objected to Item 27, arguing that previous subsidies have not been fulfilled and that the new request is risky and wasteful. - Lisa Sutter registered support for Item 27 without speaking. - Joseph (last name not given) raised concerns about missing school zone signs in front of Dan F. Long Middle School (noted that the area is under Dallas jurisdiction). Discussion Items - Fire Station 6 Relocation Options: Fire Chief Michael Thomson presented four options: (1) rebuild on existing site (owned, but awkward shape; requires temporary relocation of crews), (2) purchase land across the street ($1.1 million, same neighborhood, no coverage improvement for TOD areas), (3) purchase land at Halsey Way and Dickerson (not for sale, floodplain, would shift station south and create a coverage gap in central Carrollton), (4) purchase land from the school district at EL Kent Elementary (central location, retains coverage, improves coverage for Trinity Mills and Frankford TODs). Staff noted that any option will eventually necessitate a future Station 9 to cover the central gap. Council directed staff to focus on options 2 and 4 and to begin engagement with affected neighborhoods. - Utility Rate Changes: Finance Director Melissa Everett presented a proposal for water and wastewater rate increases of 5% for residential and 6% for commercial, the first increase since 2020. The increase would generate $1.9 million annually, used to fund capital projects and automated meter infrastructure (AMI). The Finance, Audit, and Governance Committee had reviewed the proposal and recommended approval. Council expressed support, noting the city remains the 2 lowest-cost utility provider even with the increase. - Trinity Mills Station Economic Development Agreement (Item 27): The Council debated a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Integral Group, LLC (for a 436-unit mixed-use multifamily building with ground-floor retail and live/work units) and KOA Partners, LLC (for a 135,000 sq ft Class A office building). The city would contribute up to $7,953,000 for the multifamily project and $8,282,000 for the office project (total $16,235,000). The project is Phase I of the Trinity Mills Station TOD, expected to leverage $700 million in private investment and generate $17 million annually in tax revenue at full build-out. Councilmember Polter expressed concerns about the total incentives ($30 million) and lack of affordable housing, and proposed denying the item to allow for an RFP. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline and Mayor Babick (chair of TOD committee) argued that the project is a critical catalyst, consistent with prior council visions, and the incentive amount (10-15% of project cost) is market-competitive. Councilmember Fleming also raised the housing crisis and sought affordable units. After discussion, a motion to approve passed 5-2. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda approved unanimously (Items 10-26, with Item 21 amended to reflect the utility budget adjustments). - Item 27 approved by a vote of 5-2 (Councilmembers Polter and Fleming opposed; Councilmember Sung recused himself). - Staff directed to pursue Fire Station 6 options 2 (across the street) and 4 (EL Kent Elementary) and to engage with neighborhoods. - Utility rate ordinance adopted, effective January 1, 2023. - Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 3, 2022, in Council Chambers at Carrollton City Hall. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. and adjourned at 7:58 p.m. All nine commission members were present. The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, continued one special use permit case, and approved two public hearing items. Consent Calendar - October 6, 2022 meeting minutes – Approved as part of the consent agenda. - Case PLRP 2022-147 – Replat of Parker Road Addition, Phase 2, Lots 3R and 4, Block 1, for an approximately 6.84-acre tract at 4780 North Josey Lane and 1920 Parker Road, to abandon, add, or modify easements. Approved. - Case PLRP 2022-153 – Replat of High Country Business Park Phase II, Block A, Lots 1R and 2R, for an approximately 0.652-acre tract at 4241 and 4245 Marsh Ridge Road, to abandon, add, or modify easements including mutual access, parking, and drainage easements. Approved. - Case PLRP 2022-156 – Replat of Kang Development Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, for an approximately 10.4-acre tract at the northeast corner of Old Denton Road and Raiford Road, to abandon, add, or modify easements and dedicate street right-of-way. Approved. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public came forward to comment on any consent agenda item or public hearing item. Discussion Items - Case PLSUP 2022-138 – Glass Doctor of North Texas Used Automobile Sales (Item 5): Staff reported that the applicant requested a continuance to the December 1, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The commission voted unanimously to keep the public hearing open and continue the case to that date. - Case PLSUP 2022-146 – Vapor Depot (Item 6): Staff planner Loren Shapiro presented a request for a Special Use Permit for a smoke shop retailer in an 875-square-foot suite at 1208 East Belt Line Road, Suite 112, within the Downtown Transit Center District. Staff recommended approval, noting that smoke shop retailers are generally allowed by right in other commercial districts but require a special use permit in transit center areas; staff also noted there are more than 50 smoke shops across the city. Staff stipulations would prohibit food and drink service and keep the business as a retailer. The applicant, Sikunder Lalani, stated he agreed to the special use permit conditions. No public speakers commented. The commission closed the public hearing and unanimously approved the special use permit with staff stipulations. - Case PLZT 2022-165 – CZO Text Amendment for Public Hearing Notice for CZO Text Changes (Item 7): Staff planner Loren Shapiro presented an ordinance text amendment to Article XXXI of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance relating to public notice for zoning ordinance text amendments. The amendment would reaffirm the city’s conformance with state law, which requires newspaper notice 15 days before City Council hearings and mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet at least 10 days before Planning and Zoning Commission hearings for map or boundary changes. The amendment would add language clarifying that CZO text changes may be noticed by newspaper publication without mailed notice to property owners, while preserving the existing mailed-notice requirements for rezoning and zoning map changes. Commissioner Kramer expressed concern that newspaper notices are not effective for residents who rely on the internet and suggested the city consider email notification to property owners. Commissioner Martin said the proposed wording seemed confusing. Staff noted that a prior text amendment would have required about 23,000 mailed notices and cost the city tens of thousands of dollars, and that notices are also posted on the city website. No public speakers commented. The commission closed the public hearing and unanimously approved the text amendment. Other Business - Staff reported that the City Council had recently approved several items previously considered by the commission, including landscape regulation changes, a special use permit for an arcade, the Diamond Flats multifamily mixed-use development, repeal of planned developments for the Halliburton property, a car wash, a communication tower, and a resident suites project with a 90-room Hilton-brand hotel and a Hampton Inn. Staff also offered additional commissioner training and welcomed new commissioners. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 1 through 4 approved unanimously with staff conditions. - Case PLSUP 2022-138 continued to December 1, 2022; public hearing left open. - Case PLSUP 2022-146 approved unanimously; forwarded to City Council on December 6, 2022. - Case PLZT 2022-165 approved unanimously; forwarded to City Council on December 6, 2022. - All votes during the meeting were unanimous.

On November 1, 2022, the City Council met at Carrollton City Hall for a 5:45 PM worksession, followed by a 7:00 PM regular meeting; the meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM. The worksession focused on proposed amendments to Chapter 97 (Hotel Code) to regulate short-term rentals. The regular meeting approved the consent agenda and all seven public hearing items on the agenda by unanimous votes. Consent Calendar - Approved Items 7–13 unanimously. The consent agenda included: - Purchase of prefabricated restrooms for R.E. Good and McInnish Sports Complex from Public Restroom Company through BuyBoard, not to exceed $1,967,167.40. - Purchase of lights for McInnish Dog Park from Musco Lighting, not to exceed $293,156.60. - Purchase of sand filters from Sunbelt Pools, not to exceed $187,707.48. - Authorization to purchase computer equipment from Unique Digital via DIR cooperative, not to exceed $220,000. - Authorization for telecommunication services from Unite Private Networks at $60,200 per year, with a five-year total not to exceed $301,000. - Construction contract with Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the Don Cline Pump Station modernization and rehabilitation project, not to exceed $9,267,000 ($8,997,000 base bid plus 3%/$270,000 contingency). Staff noted Crescent’s bid was lower than Fort Worth Civil Constructors’ $10,909,550 bid. - Resolution authorizing a three-year contract with Finario for capital planning software, not to exceed $63,000. Public Comments & Testimony - At the start of the regular meeting, no speakers came forward for public comment on consent items. - For the Diamond Flats zoning case (Item 15), multiple speakers expressed support: Pastor Brent Taylor of First Baptist Church Carrollton said the church voted nearly unanimously to work with NRP; Tim Hare, associate pastor for administration, said the property had been marketed for over a year with zero retail interest; and residents Laney Applegate, Jonathan Knight, and Ken Newman also spoke in favor. Several additional cards registered support without speaking. - During Public Forum, Paula McDonald read an email from resident BB Siler criticizing Councilmembers Fleming and Polter for alleged personal attacks against historian Liz Casinata at the October 25, 2022 council meeting. Lisa Sutter also criticized the two councilmembers, citing the council’s code of ethics and executive-session confidentiality rules, and called for investigation and discipline. The speakers’ allegations were asserted as positions, not findings of the city. Worksession Discussion: Proposed Short-Term Rental Amendments - Environmental Services Director Cory Heipel presented a second review of Chapter 97 amendments to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) and bed-and-breakfasts. The proposed framework included definitions, annual lodging licenses, registration and inspections, a calls-for-service tier system, denial and revocation grounds, appeals to the Property Standards Board, occupancy limits, insurance, parking restrictions, special-event prohibitions, and hotel occupancy tax compliance. - Council discussed enforcement: two or more convictions for code violations within 12 months could be grounds for denial or revocation, although staff said routine enforcement begins with notices and a 10-day correction period, and citations can be challenged in court. - Council discussed a proposed $1 million liability insurance requirement, parking restrictions, and code-enforcement practicalities. Councilmember Axberg raised concerns that a strict no-street-parking rule might be too restrictive and requested additional benchmarking; other members supported off-street parking requirements for STRs as a business use. - Council reached consensus on a $250 annual registration fee, estimated to generate $62,500 to $75,000 per year from an estimated 250–300 STRs, offsetting the cost of a dedicated code officer. - Council agreed not to create a minimum rental threshold (for example, allowing a few free weekends per year) to avoid creating a loophole. - Staff proposed starting registration in 2023 and allowing operators one full year to come into compliance, with non-compliant operations required to cease by January 2024. Council expressed consensus for that one-year grace and education period. - Staff said it would return with redlined ordinance language and additional benchmarking for final council action. Public Hearings & Individual Considerations - Item 14 – Pour Choices Amusement Arcade (PLSUP 2022-113): Approved unanimously. The special use permit allows an amusement arcade with no more than 8 gaming stations in a 2,455-square-foot suite at 1107 South Broadway, with stipulations including hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily and no simulated gambling devices. - Item 15 – Diamond Flats (PLZ 2022-116): Approved unanimously. The PD-163 amendment for the approximately 6.9-acre Tract B-1 at Carrollton Parkway and SH-121 allows a mixed-use development with 331 multifamily units, a minimum of 5,000 square feet of retail, a 4-story building, and an integrated 6-level parking garage. Representatives from NRP Group presented the project; First Baptist Church and neighboring residents spoke in support. - Item 16 – Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn by Hilton (PLSUP 2022-141): Approved unanimously. The special use permit authorizes a 90-room residence hotel within a dual-branded Hilton development on approximately 3.186 acres at Raiford Road and Trinity Mills Road. Staff added a stipulation requiring a parking agreement with the adjacent Courtyard by Marriott to satisfy an 18-space shortfall. Applicant Sanjay Naik said the project would include electric-vehicle charging accommodations. - Item 17 – Repeal of PD-124 (PLZ 2022-132): Approved unanimously. The approximately 1.21-acre tract at 1401 West Hebron Parkway reverts to its base LR-2 Local Retail zoning; SUP-478 remains in place for the car wash. - Item 18 – Repeal of PD-139 (PLZ 2022-129): Approved unanimously. The approximately 4.62-acre tract at North Josey Lane and East Trinity Mills Road reverts to base LR-2 zoning; SUP-476 remains in place for the communications tower. - Item 19 – Repeal of PD-191 (PLZ 2022-128): Approved unanimously. The approximately 66.46-acre former Halliburton tract at East Belt Line Road and Columbian Club Drive reverts to base LI Light Industrial zoning. - Item 20 – CZO Landscaping Text Amendments (PLZT 2022-133): Approved unanimously. The amendments revise Article XXV, including increasing the minimum landscape percentage for office, retail, and commercial districts from 10% to 15%; increasing the minimum landscape buffer width from 5 feet to 10 feet; changing the site-tree requirement to one tree per 3,000 square feet; simplifying existing-tree credits; updating approved and prohibited plant lists; and creating a Board of Adjustment variance process for artificial turf in residential front yards where hardship is demonstrated. Mayor and Council Reports - Councilmembers shared community news, including a Metrocrest Services luncheon, MMC concerts, the upcoming SwitchRide event, the BAPS Diwali event, Denton County CERT and disaster-response drills, the Civic League Tour of Homes on November 11–13, and the Clean Cities Gold Fleet Award received by the city for the third consecutive year. Election reminders were also given: early voting ended November 4 and election day was November 8. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda (Items 7–13): Approved unanimously. - Public Hearings (Items 14–20): All approved unanimously. - Short-term rental amendments: Council reached consensus on a $250 registration fee, no minimum rental threshold, and a one-year compliance period; staff will return with a revised ordinance and additional benchmarking. - Next step: formal ordinance adoption for short-term rental regulations at a future council meeting.

The Carrollton City Council met on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, beginning with a 5:45 p.m. pre-meeting/worksession at City Hall (1945 E. Jackson Road) and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Steve Babick presided. The agenda included an executive session, discussion of the Governance Policy, proposed short-term rental regulations, a managed competition update, proclamations, consent agenda approvals, and a public forum. No minutes of this meeting were available; this summary is based on the agenda and raw transcript. The agenda listed all worksession items before the regular meeting, but in the transcript some worksession items were handled after the regular meeting portion. Presentations & Recognitions - Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 25, 2022, as Historic Downtown Carrollton Association Appreciation Day. - Council proclaimed October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, honoring breast cancer survivors including Susan Falconer. - Council recognized City Secretary Chloe Sawatzky as the Texas Municipal Clerks Association's 2022 Emerging Leader. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously by consent (motion by Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Palacios, second by Councilmember Young Sung): agenda items 12-18, 20-27, and 29-34. Items 19 and 28 were pulled for individual consideration. - Approved items included the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes; four Pierce Enforcer pumper trucks ($4,079,618.44); one Peterbilt 567 diesel tractor ($177,053.64); nine Chevrolet Tahoes ($579,712.95); the Neighborhood Improvement Program RFP 22-032 (VA Construction primary, HD Way Concrete secondary, $1,100,000 first year, $3,300,000 total); the Frankford Road school zone flashing-sign ordinance; the Fire Department civil service reclassification (Apparatus Operators from 29 to 39, Sub-Apparatus Operators from 30 to 20, total positions unchanged at 173); the Duncan Heights development agreement with EGAJ, LLC ($400,000); a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed rate increase (about $251 million systemwide/4.5%, including an 11.2% residential rate increase); the ESO Solutions Fire Department records management agreement ($245,846.20 total); the Whitlock Addition engineering contract with Dunaway Associates ($957,600); the Hyas Group retirement consulting contract; the Garrett Demolition contract for 1415 W. Trinity Mills Road ($115,000); and appointments/ratifications to the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee, Neighborhood Advisory Commission, Library Board, Parks Board, Property Standards Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Traffic Advisory Committee, and Civil Service Commission. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment speakers came forward before the consent agenda vote. - During Public Forum, James Lockridge spoke about code enforcement and property rights. He said a code compliance officer had called him a liar in an email, described citations involving a trailer and vehicle parking as harassment, asserted that property rights could not be taken away from residents, called for accountability for what he termed rogue code officers, and warned that the situation could get dirty and ugly quickly. Discussion Items Governance Policy and Rules of Procedure - Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Palacios, speaking for the Finance/Governance/Judicial Committee, presented recommended revisions to the City's Governance Policy and Rules of Procedure, originally adopted in 1999 and last updated around 2015. - The proposed policy would be adopted by ordinance as consent item 19, but it was pulled for individual consideration. Council discussion focused on proposed language in sections 3.3 and 3.4 (restrictions on using official position to endorse, promote, or discuss city issues), 5.18 (non-compliance as official misconduct), 8.2 and 8.3 and the final ethics bullet (limits on individual council member inquiries and staff interactions), and travel/reimbursement provisions in 10.5 and 10.8. - Councilmembers raised concerns that some language was overbroad, redundant with state law or the City Charter, could restrict legitimate community engagement, scholarship or reference letters, and could create too large a barrier between council and staff. Others questioned whether the 30-day reimbursement deadline and reimbursement for prepaid in-town events were workable. - No vote was taken on the ordinance. Council directed the committee to rework the redline and return with revisions. Proposed Short-Term Rental Amendments - Staff presented proposed amendments to Title IX, Chapter 97 (Hotel Code) to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), defined as residential premises used for lodging for less than 30 days. Owner-occupied properties would be classified as bed-and-breakfasts, but the proposed regulations would apply to both. - Staff reported an estimated 250-300 active STR listings in Carrollton across at least 30 hosting platforms. Nationally and globally, Airbnb had 14 million listings and a $74 billion global market in 2021. - Complaint categories over the previous three years included parking, high grass and weeds, trash, unregistered rentals, excessive noise, and too many people. - The proposal, modeled substantially on Arlington's court-upheld ordinance, would require a lodging license, hotel occupancy tax registration, a local emergency contact, host rules on site, annual interior inspection, off-street parking on driveway or garage only, occupancy limits, no conversion of garages or rooms into extra bedrooms, quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and no special events. - Council consensus was to move forward with drafting the redline ordinance. Staff said the next steps would include Council review of the detailed redline, Planning and Zoning Commission review of zoning text changes, and later updates to the tax code and fee schedule. - Councilmembers asked about the registration and inspection process, insurance requirements, notification and grace periods for existing STR owners, and rising demand around the 2026 World Cup. Councilmember Fleming noted that the upcoming Texas Legislature may attempt to preempt city STR restrictions and suggested San Antonio and Farmers Branch as useful models. Managed Competition Update - Krystle Boise, Strategic Services Director, presented the results of a managed competition review of four Public Works divisions: asphalt, concrete, contract administration, and drainage. - The asphalt and drainage divisions were found substantially competitive; concrete was found uncompetitive but committed to performance targets; contract administration was under-resourced. - The resulting reorganization will grow contract administration from 3 to 6 people, including a new Public Works manager over outside contracts (Kirk Iverson); reposition drainage as a special operations division; merge asphalt and concrete crews into a streets division; maintain a utility replacement division; and add a compliance officer reporting to the Public Works director. - The plan eliminates five vacant FTE positions, producing recurring personnel savings of $170,000, with no new net cost. Managed competition has saved Carrollton taxpayers more than $45 million over 20 years. Mayor and Council Reports & Information Sharing - Councilmembers shared community updates, including Coffee with a Cop, the November 5 Festival at the Switchyard, a city golf event on November 3, the American Legion Post 597 golf fundraiser on November 12, Ghost Town Halloween events, Cartoberfest at Three Nations, early voting, and recent business ribbon cuttings. - Members also expressed condolences related to the recent deaths of a Carrollton police officer and Philip Parker, and thanked the community for its support. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 12-18, 20-27, and 29-34 were approved unanimously. - Item 28, the appointment of Liz Castaneda to the Museum and Historical Advisory Committee, was approved individually on a motion by Councilmember Young Sung, seconded by Councilmember Pendleton. Councilmembers Polter and Fleming voted no. Polter, who had asked the council to consider an alternate, cited concerns about Castaneda's conduct and what he described as a history of harassment; other members stressed that accusations should not be made from the dais. - Item 19, the Governance Policy ordinance, was pulled from the consent agenda and not adopted; Council referred it back to the Finance/Governance/Judicial Committee for further revision. - Council gave staff consensus to proceed with the short-term rental regulatory package, returning later with a redlined ordinance, P&Z review, and related tax/fee updates. - The managed competition update was received; no formal vote was required.

The City of Carrollton City Council convened a special meeting on October 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice and personnel matters, followed by a worksession to discuss Boards and Commission appointments. The provided transcript shows only the opening of the meeting, where Mayor Steve Babick called the meeting to order and noted the absence of Councilmember Christopher Axberg due to a prior conflict. No further discussion or actions are recorded in the available transcript. Consent Calendar - No items. Public Comments & Testimony - None recorded. Discussion Items - The meeting agenda indicates a worksession to discuss Boards and Commission appointments, but no details of this discussion are included in the provided transcript. Key Outcomes - No votes or formal decisions are recorded in the available materials. The meeting was adjourned (as per agenda), but no action items are documented.

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission met at 7:01 p.m. and adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Although the raw transcript gives the meeting date as October 6, 2022, the meeting date used in this summary is October 11, 2022, as specified. All nine commission members were present. The commission unanimously approved a consent agenda, held three public hearings, and honored two outgoing commissioners. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda items 1-5 by unanimous vote, on a motion by Commissioner Denholm, seconded by First Vice Chair Powell. - Item 1: Approval of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes. - Item 2: Replat of Weathers Tarpley Subdivision Lot 2R, Block 1, an approximately 2.583-acre tract at 2401 Tarpley Road, dedicating easements (PLRP 2022-137). - Item 3: Replat of Hilltop Memorial Park Addition, an approximately 6.9-acre tract at the northwest corner of Perry Road and Cecil Drive, dedicating easements (PLRP 2022-140). - Item 4: Replat of Otis Engineering Addition Lot 1R, Block 1, an approximately 45.903-acre tract at the northwest corner of East Belt Line Road and Columbian Club Drive, to abandon drainage easements, establish new drainage and water easements, and dedicate right-of-way (PLRP 2022-143). The motion included a finding that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. - Item 5: Replat of Garages of Texas Tarpley Addition, Block A, Lots 1R and 2R, an approximately 6.6-acre tract on the east side of Marsh Lane about 400 feet north of Running Duke Drive, amending lot lines and property ownership (PLRP 2022-144). - Staff stipulations were included for items 2, 3, and 5. Public Comments & Testimony Item 6 - Zoning Change at 2400 Brierdale Drive (PLZ 2022-139) - Staff (Lauren Shapiro) presented the request to rezone an approximately 3.7-acre vacant tract from SF-12/20 to SF-8.4/18. The change would reduce the minimum lot size from 12,000 to 8,400 square feet and the minimum home size from 2,000 to 1,800 square feet. Staff recommended approval but noted that more than 20 percent of notified property owners opposed the request, which would require a 75 percent city council vote if the case is forwarded. - Applicant Victor Castro (BTR Construction Group) said the intent is six lots, with the smallest proposed house about 2,800 square feet and the largest about 3,250 square feet. He said the current 90-foot minimum lot frontage would allow only four lots, while the requested zoning's 70-foot frontage allows six. - Residents spoke in opposition. Stuart Ritz asked the commission to leave the existing rules unchanged, saying no house the developer proposes could be built under his HOA's 3,300-square-foot minimum and that nearby homes recently sold for $750,000 and $699,000. Brian Farlow asked why the rules should be changed and suggested a variance for lot frontage rather than a full rezoning, citing many differences between SF-12/20 and SF-8.4/18 and also citing code-enforcement issues and lack of HOA outreach. Brad Trudeau, president of the Parkside Estates HOA, said all 23 association members opposed the request, the average size of 43 impacted homes is 2,891 square feet, and Parkside Estates homes average 3,833 square feet on 10,848-square-foot lots. He also alleged an error in the staff materials about minimum lot frontage. Mike Larson, Kelvin Walcall, Shay Sumlin, and Denise Larson raised concerns about drainage, wetlands, floodplain, environmental impacts, and the ability of future owners to build smaller homes if the zoning changed. Shay Sumlin said his family of seven moved there based on the current ground rules. Tom Dabowski encouraged due diligence on underground stormwater and suggested the city consider preserving the tract as green space, possibly through city acquisition or a land swap. - Staff confirmed that the requested straight zoning would remain with the land even if ownership changed, that a planned development could not be imposed because the application and notice were for straight zoning, and that staff's preference is for Brierdale not to be connected through the site. Staff also corrected the lot frontage minimum for SF-8.4/18 to 70 feet, not 80. Item 7 - Special Use Permit for Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn by Hilton (PLSUP 2022-141) - No public speakers came forward. Item 8 - Special Use Permit for Texas Collision Centers (PLSUP 2022-142) - No public speakers came forward. Discussion Items Item 6 - Deliberation and Vote - Commission discussion included concerns that straight zoning provides fewer assurances than a planned development and that future owners could build to the minimums. First Vice Chair Powell said he would vote for approval because the decision before the commission was only the zoning change. The chair stated he would vote against the request and preferred a planned development or other assurances. Vice Chair Windrow made a motion to close the public hearing and approve the case with staff stipulations; Commissioner Martin seconded. The motion failed, with only two votes in favor and all other members opposed. Because the motion failed, the applicant has 10 days from the public hearing to make a written appeal to the city council. Item 7 - Special Use Permit for Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn by Hilton - Staff presented the request for a special use permit for a residence-style hotel on an approximately 3.186-acre tract zoned PD-189 (O4 office district) at the northeast corner of Rayford Road and westbound Trinity Mills Road. The existing PD envisioned hotels in the area; staff recommended approval. - Applicant Sanjay Nate described the post-COVID shift in travel demand and said the combined Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn concept would meet new market conditions. Architect James Lesti said Home2 Suites has more than 500 locations in the United States and more than 600 in the construction pipeline, with an average occupancy of 77 percent and ADR of $132. He noted the brand no longer includes full ranges in guest rooms; instead, a two-burner cooktop can be requested from the front desk. - Commission discussion covered an old traffic study, the requirement for only one driveway onto McCoy Road, the 90-room minimum for a residence hotel, and parking. The site plan showed 158 spaces for 160 rooms, below the required 1.1 spaces per room, but staff said the plan is conceptual and must meet the requirement. Commissioner Foster expressed support, saying Carrollton needs more upscale hotels. - Commissioner Martin moved to approve the special use permit with staff stipulations, amended to strike stipulation 6A requiring upscale, fully equipped kitchens. Commissioner Denholm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Item 8 - Special Use Permit for Texas Collision Centers - Staff described the request for an automobile paint and body shop on an approximately 1.62-acre tract in the freeway district at 1875 North IH-35E. The building was previously used by e-cars for auto sales. TxDOT has acquired the front portion for IH-35 widening. Staff recommended approval, noting surrounding automotive and industrial uses and stipulations requiring all stored vehicles to be inside an enclosed rear storage area screened from Booth Drive and IH-35, plus rooftop screening. - Applicant Jared Lennox said Texas Collision Centers is a family-operated, high-end collision center with more than 1,000 Google reviews averaging 5.0, more than $80,000 donated to local charities in two years, and two cars donated through the Recycled Rides program. He said the company is prepared for TxDOT changes to the driveway. - Commission discussion addressed the future frontage road and the existing driveway's viability after the TxDOT widening; staff said the driveway plan is conceptual and changes would be addressed when IH-35 is built. Commissioner Foster moved to approve the special use permit with staff stipulations; Commissioner Diamond seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business - Chairperson Carpenter recognized Commissioners Margot Diamond and John Denholm for completing three two-year terms, or six years, of service; this was their last meeting. - Staff reported that city council approved an apartment development on Hebron Parkway/State Highway 121 and authorized an update to the 2008 downtown development plan. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - Item 6 (Brierdale zoning change): motion to approve failed 2-7; applicant may appeal to city council in writing within 10 days. - Item 7 (Home2 Suites/Hampton Inn SUP): approved unanimously with staff stipulations, as amended to strike stipulation 6A; forwarded to city council on November 1, 2022. - Item 8 (Texas Collision Centers SUP): approved unanimously with staff stipulations; forwarded to city council on November 1, 2022. - Commission recognized outgoing members Diamond and Denholm.