Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Regular and Executive Session held January 9, 2024.
All of the Consent Agenda Items are considered to be routine and self-explanatory and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate consideration of these items unless the Council or Board removes the item from Consent.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution R2024-02 and the contract with Parker County.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Murdock, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions:
1.Provide 10' utility easement along all road frontage.
2. Remove the physical features of the land from the plat (Refer to WMC §11-5-2).
3. The right-of-way width of US 180 is required to be 120’. Right-of-way dedication is required (Refer to WMC §11-6-2(c)).
4. All horizontal bearings and distances shall have as their basis the State Plane Coordinate System. Sec 11-5-2(b)
5. Sewer main exists running east west across property. A 15' easement will be required centered on the easement.
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the final plat request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2024-05 adopting an amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Consider the reappointment of Rick Mutina to the Building and Standards Commission.
Staff recommends approval
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2024-02.
Staff recommends approval of the zoning map amendment and conditional use permit request, subject to the following condition:
1. Hours of Operation for the Fueling Station will be Sunday- Saturday 4:00am to 11:00pm.
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment, and conditional use permit request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Costco Weatherford Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions:
1. Show the pavement width of the collector roadway on the north side of the property (Refer to WMC §11-4-4(b)).
2. The 15’ sewer easement is not shown in its entirety labeled on the proposed conditions sheet (Refer to WMC §11-4-4(e)). It appears it should parallel the west property line, but is open ended at the southwest property corner.
3. Provide a statement of improvements that will be installed by the subdivider/developer and a timeline when such improvements will be completed (Refer to WMC §11-4-6(d)).
4. Provide a name for the north collector street. (Refer to WMC §11-4-4(b)).
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Costco Weatherford Addition subject to conditions.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Costco Weatherford Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions:
1. The legal description is not consistent with the bearings and distances shown on the plat (Refer to WMC §11-5-2(k)). Specifically, the segment before L2 shows a different bearing.
2. Show all right-of-way centerlines, including the dedicated right-of-way on the north end of the property (Refer to WMC §11-5-2(m)).
3. Public improvements are required to be accepted before the final plat is recorded (Refer to WMC §11-5-9(c)(1)). A subdivision improvement agreement and surety are required to record the plat prior to acceptance of public improvements (Refer to WMC §11-5-9(c)(2)).
4. Provide a name for the north collector street. (Refer to WMC §11-4-4(b)).
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the final plat request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval
Staff recommends approval
Staff recommends approval
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the conditional use permit request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff and the clarification of additional signage as stated in condition number 6.
During the regularly scheduled December 6, 2023, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to table the public hearing regarding the conditional use permit request until the January 10, 2024 regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to propose additional measures to deter semi-truck or tractor-trailer refueling activities.
Staff discussed multiple items with the applicant regarding provisions to deter semi-truck activity and provides the following items for consideration:
1. Median on BB Fielder subject to City Engineer Traffic Analysis during the Site Development Permitting process.
2. Additional signage for the site to include at a minimum:
3. Both fueling canopies shall match in design and architecture. Design shall be compatible with the primary structure and feature brick or masonry cladding on all vertical support columns; the design shall be consistent with the existing fuel canopy directly adjacent to South Bowie Drive right-of-way at the 2001 South Bowie Drive QT location.
Staff finds the conditional use permit request aligns with the previously approved zoning map and conditional use permit request. The addition of standalone diesel fuel islands is included with the updated site plan and attached to the updated development agreement; the agreement provides additional details and development standards to ensure a high quality development. Staff recommendation is approval of the conditional use permit request, subject to the following conditions:
1. Details of the concept plan, development agreement standards, and associated development of the property shall be subject to the Site Development Permit, Site Plan Review, and Commercial Building Permit process.
2. Demolition of the existing structures on the property is required, subject to an approved Demolition Permit.
3. Any potential traffic impacts will be reviewed during the Site Development Permit process.
4. Dumpsters shall be kept inside approved enclosures with doors shut.
5. Temporary signs, banners, and other non-permanent advertisement shall not be permitted on the property.
6. Diesel fueling positions shall be catered toward automotive refueling activities. Minimum stacking distance of 325’ per diesel fueling lane and additional signage shall be required. Additional signage for the site to include at a minimum:
7. Median on BB Fielder subject to City Engineer Traffic Analysis during the Site Development Permitting process.
8. Both fueling canopies shall match in design and architecture. Design shall be compatible with the primary structure and feature brick or masonry cladding on all vertical support columns; the design shall be consistent with the existing fuel canopy directly adjacent to South Bowie Drive right-of-way at the 2001 South Bowie Drive QT location.
9. This conditional use permit will be void if construction activities have not been started within 8 months of Ordinance approval. Additionally, this conditional use permit will be void if construction and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for QuikTrip Convenience Store (Phase 1) has not been completed within 24 months of ordinance approval.
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat for QuikTrip 1948 Addition, subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions:
1. The preliminary plat should consist of a single document containing existing and proposed conditions (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-4 & 11-4-5). Sheet 1 shall be the proposed conditions, sheet 2 shall be the existing conditions.
2. The date the drawing was produced shall be provided in the title block. (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-3(d)(2)).
3. Location and width of proposed alleys, sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian ways is missing.(Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-4(c))
4. The general utility plan of sewage collection, water supply, and storm water facilities is missing. This may be provided on a separate sheet as necessary for legibility. (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-4(g)).
5. Areas contributing drainage to the proposed subdivision is missing. The information to be submitted shall include the area, slope and type of development in the contributing area. (This may be provided on a separate sheet at appropriate scale as necessary for legibility.) (Reference Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) §11-4-4(h))
6. Include the date the drawing was produced in the title block (Refer to WMC §11-4-3(d)(2)).
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the preliminary plat request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval of the zoning map amendment request for 301 West Park Avenue.
At their January 10, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment.
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request subject to the following conditions:
1.Hours of operation for the business shall be limited to Monday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Temporary signs, banners, and other advertisement shall not be permitted on the property.
3. All buildings on the property shall be limited to uses associated with the conditional use permit request. Leasing or subleasing of other buildings is not permitted.
4. Display, storage, and sale of equipment is limited to “new” tractors, implements, and associated parts. No other vehicles, equipment, or trailers are permitted for display, storage, or sale. The existing building on the north end of the property shall be used for storage and assembly only. Display of new products shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Display areas will be shown on the site plan.
5. This conditional use permit will be void if the use is abandoned for more than 30 days after issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
At their January 10th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the conditional user permit request subject to the conditions as recommended by staff.
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