Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession & Meeting - April 4, 2023

The Carrollton City Council held a regular worksession at 5:45 p.m. and convened its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Carrollton City Hall. The council approved the consent agenda, issued two proclamations, discussed a proposed tree removal/replacement program, and acted on seven public hearing items. Notable outcomes included unanimous approval of most requests, failure of The Enclave residential PD on a 5-2 supermajority vote, and approval of a car wash special use permit despite staff opposition.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the March 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Item 10).
• Authorized purchases in Items 11-13: mobile anti-vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC ($100,000); portable restroom trailer from Ready2Go Restroom Trailers Sales, LLC ($89,819); and Palo Alto network maintenance from Solid Border, Inc. ($115,623.51).
• Authorized contracts and change orders in Items 14-16: 3D Paving and Contracting, LLC change order for Crockett Drive and Fannin Drive ($160,892; total project contract $5,188,682); Tegrity Contractors, Inc. construction contract for the Rosemeade Recreation Center Gymnasium Addition ($7,550,000); and Capco Communications, Inc. fiber network design/implementation ($750,000) through a Collin County interlocal agreement.
• Approved the records management ordinance update (Item 17), a Pacheco Koch consulting engineering amendment for the Northland Estates and Ridgecrest street replacement project ($46,250; total contract $882,449), and a sidewalk right-of-way resolution for 2201 Marsh Lane (Items 18-19).
• Renewed temporary staffing agreements ($150,000) and approved two Metrocrest Services agreements: a CDBG subrecipient agreement ($115,000) and the continuation of homelessness prevention/response programs ($535,000; total contract $1,027,046) (Items 20-22).

The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a motion by Councilmember Sung, seconded by Councilmember Poulter.

Presentations & Proclamations

• Mayor Steve Babick proclaimed April 2023 as Records Management Awareness Month and recognized the records management team, especially Records Coordinator Ally Caradopoli.
• Mayor Babick proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month; representatives Michelle Roca and Kate Lanas accepted on behalf of the Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No speakers appeared during the public comment period for consent agenda items 10-22.
• Item 25 (The Enclave): Brian Farlow, a Briardale Drive resident and HOA member, spoke in support after the developer agreed to make the new lots subject to the existing HOA deed restrictions and architectural review. A separate support card from Sayed Jaffrey was noted.
• Items 26-27 (Grand Homes): Neighboring resident Kyle Cassara supported the proposed development on condition that stormwater mitigation includes the southern border. Marcy Waske, whose backyard adjoins the proposed gated entry, expressed concern about traffic, lights, and noise and requested a taller wall or additional shrubs.
• Item 28 (Landshark Car Wash): Resident Susanna Dooling supported the project, describing the existing site as unsightly and saying traffic concerns should not block redevelopment.
• Item 29 (Legent Orthopedic Hospital): No public comments were offered beyond applicant representatives.
• Public Forum: Emily Lavanos asked for help getting stadium lights at Creek View High School's football/track/soccer field and upgraded tennis courts; the mayor said this is likely a school district matter and would be forwarded. A second speaker, Mr. Vitovich, complained about a police report and alleged mistreatment by police; the mayor reminded him to address the chair, and his speaking time expired.

Discussion Items

• Worksession: Legislative Update - The update was postponed to the next council meeting because lobbyist Robert Howden had a personal emergency. Staff noted House Bill 2127 and other bills are still changing and will be covered in a later update.
• Worksession: Tree Removal/Replacement Program - Development Services staff presented a proposed program to remove and replace trees under overhead power lines within major street corridor rights-of-way. An inventory identified 234 trees: 166 status-one trees, 29 status-two trees, and 39 status-three trees. The program would apply only to trees in city rights-of-way, require independent arborist review, property-owner notification, wildlife/nesting checks, Encore utility coordination, underground utility location, permits, and Redevelopment Committee approval. Funding would come from the Tree Restoration Fund, currently about $842,000, funded by developer mitigation payments of $185 per caliper inch. A pilot was proposed for late 2023. Council members generally supported the concept; Councilmember Fleming called for a longer-range program to address overhead power lines and Councilmember Sung described affected trees as 'horrendous.' No formal vote was taken.
• Mayor and Council Reports - Councilmembers highlighted recent community events including Special Olympics, Casey's Run, the Health and Safety Fair, the State of the City address, volunteer trash cleanups, Love Packs and Metrocrest meal-packing efforts, a DART Silver Line update, a Metrocrest facility tour, and a CFBISD superintendent meet-and-greet.

Public Hearings and Individual Considerations

• Item 23 - Summer Youth Program Standards of Care: Approved unanimously. The standards satisfy state licensing requirements for the Camp Wonder summer camp program.
• Item 24 - PLZPD 2022-195 Garages of America: Approved unanimously. Reestablished PD-128 on a 10.889-acre tract at Marsh Lane and Running Duke Drive to allow personal storage/garage condominiums and mini-storage/self-storage units, with certain automotive-related uses prohibited on the light industrial tract.
• Item 25 - PLZPD 2022-196 The Enclave: Failed 5-2. A motion to approve the 3.8-acre PD-119 rezone at 2400 Briardale Drive received five votes but needed six votes because written opposition exceeded 20% of notified land area, with staff citing about 28.3%. Councilmembers Axberg and Poulter voted no.
• Item 26 - PLMA 2023-001 Grand Homes Comprehensive Plan: Approved unanimously to change the Future Land Use Map for the 5-acre Charles Street tract from 'Medium Intensity Office' to 'Single-Family Detached Residential.'
• Item 27 - PLZPD 2023-003 Grand Homes Zoning: Approved unanimously to establish a planned development for 13 single-family homes on a private, gated street, with minimum lot sizes around 8,300 square feet, an average lot size of 11,690 square feet, 3,200-square-foot minimum homes, side-entry garages, and buffering walls and landscaping.
• Item 28 - PLSUP 2022-179 Landshark Car Wash: Approved 5-2, with Councilmembers Palacios and Klein opposed, despite staff's recommendation against the special use permit due to limited right-in/right-out access and U-turn concerns. The approved permit includes staff-recommended stipulations such as landscaping and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours of operation.
• Item 29 - PLSUP 2022-188 Legent Orthopedic Hospital: Approved unanimously to amend SUP-413 to allow a nursing care facility on the third floor of the existing hospital at 1401 East Trinity Mills Road, limited to no more than 16 patients, with no building expansion.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda items 10-22 approved unanimously.
• Item 23 approved unanimously.
• Item 24 approved unanimously.
• Item 25 failed on a 5-2 vote, falling one vote short of the required six-vote supermajority.
• Items 26, 27, and 29 approved unanimously.
• Item 28 approved 5-2, with Councilmembers Palacios and Klein opposed.
• The legislative update was postponed to the next meeting, and the tree removal/replacement program remains a future council decision.
• The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.