IrvingCC Agenda 2010-09-23

AGENDA
MEETING OF THE IRVING CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBER - CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
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IRVING, TEXAS
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City Council Agenda 09/23/2010 1

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
1 Ordinance -- Public Hearing & Adoption of the 2010-11 City of Irving Fiscal
Year Budget
Administrative Comments
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 8: Sound Governance.
2. Impact: The 2010-11 budget has been prepared pursuant to discussion with
Council and submitted for adoption.
3. Public Hearings were held on May 27, June 10, June 24, September 9, and on this
date to allow for citizen input.
4. Public Input on the 2010-11 budget should be taken under advisement.
Recommendation
The ordinance be adopted.
2 Ordinance -- Setting the 2010 Tax Rate and Levying the Tax as Required by
the State of Texas Property Tax Code
2. Impact: The adoption of this tax rate represents the same or a reduction in taxes
paid by Irving property owners, while assuring that a high level of services are
maintained.
3. The Texas Property Tax Code requires adoption of the tax rate in its two
components, operations & maintenance and debt service. An ordinance has been
prepared reflecting the following rates for adoption by City Council:
General Fund O&M .4152
Debt Service .1609
Total .5761
Recommendation

3 Ordinance -- Adopting the 2010 City of Irving Tax Roll as Required by the
State of Texas Property Tax Code
2. Impact: Adoption of the Appraisal Roll with the calculation of tax imposed on each
property becomes the City’s Tax Roll for collection of this year’s taxes.
3. The Tax Assessor has calculated and determined the tax imposed on each piece of
property included on the appraisal roll for the City of Irving pursuant to Section
26.09 of the Texas Property Tax Code and has submitted it to the City Council for
approval.
Recommendation
4 City Operations Update
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approving minutes for the Wednesday, September 08, 2010 work session.
6. Approving minutes for the Thursday, September 09, 2010 regular session.
7 Resolution -- Approving a Records Control Schedule for Animal Services

Documents
2. Impact: Creation of an Animal Services control schedule, to be approved by the
Council, identifies the retention and disposition of records created and received by
Animal Services.
3. This schedule follows the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
requirements for retention with some exceptions where information is maintained
longer than required by law.
Recommendation
The resolution be approved.

8 Resolution -- Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Household Hazardous
Waste Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Irving and Dallas County
to Provide a Program in Which Residents Can Properly Dispose of
Household Chemicals
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 10: Environmentally Sustainable Community.
2. Impact: This contract provides an environmentally sound method to dispose of
household hazardous wastes such as pesticides, fertilizers, etc., thus ensuring the
proper disposition of these materials.
3. The City of Irving has served as a member of the Dallas County Household
Hazardous Waste Network since 1994. Irving has been the host to fourteen
chemical collection days.
4. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for Irving residents to
properly dispose of household chemicals such as pool chemicals, pesticides,
herbicides, fertilizers, auto fluids, all kinds of batteries, light bulbs, paint and
household cleaners.
5. This interlocal agreement will provide service from October 1, 2010, through
September 30, 2011.
6. Funding in the amount of $110,000.00 is based on the history of usage in
FY 2009-2010 and is available in the Municipal Drainage Utility Fund.
Recommendation
9 Resolution -- Approving the Renewal of the Managing Services Agreement

Between the City of Irving and Daily Grind Dba Java Me Up, to Provide
Coffee Services at Valley Ranch Library
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 7: Cultural, Recreational, and Educational
Environments.
2. Impact: The original contract called for JavaMeUp to make monthly payments of
$1,800.00 for a three year period. The first modification provided for a reduction to
$1,000.00 per month for the duration of the contract with annual reviews. This
modification expires on September 30, 2010.
3. The contract will be renewed for a period of 3 years at $1,000.00 per month
beginning October 1, 2010.
Recommendation

10 Resolution -- Approving an Agreement Between the City of Irving and the
Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce to Provide Annual
Funding for Economic Development Services for the City of Irving, Texas
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 3: Economic Development.
2. Impact: This agreement reauthorizes annual funding for the Greater Irving-Las
Colinas Chamber of Commerce to promote economic development and business
growth through a series of highly effective strategies and programs.
3. The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce contracts with the City of
Irving to promote economic development and business growth through a series of
strategies and programs designed to increase the tax base, encourage high quality
job growth, promote the City of Irving both nationally and internationally, recruit,
retain and develop businesses, including small businesses and minority and women
owned businesses.
4. The results of these strategies are measured through a series of performance
measures to assure the City maximizes the value of the partnership. These results
are reported back to the City on a quarterly basis.
5. Funding in the amount of $1,675,000.00 is available in the Economic Development
Fund.
Recommendation
11 Resolution -- Approving Second Amendment to the Non-Exclusive

Distribution Agreement Between the City of Irving and the North Texas
Tollway Authority
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 9: Infrastructure Network.
2. Impact: This amendment continues NTTA defrayment of costs associated with
sales of toll tags by the City.
3. The City will receive $5.00 from NTTA for each toll tag sold by the City.
4. Sale of toll tags by the City encourages the use of the toll infrastructure within the
city and, due to quicker trip times on less congested toll roads, helps improve air
quality with the City and North Texas.
Recommendation

12 Resolution -- Approving a Discretionary Service Agreement Between the
City of Irving and Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for Phase 1 -
Section 2 Undergrounding of Existing Aerial Utilities at Las Colinas
Boulevard and Fuller Drive
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 1: Land Use, No. 2: Vibrant Neighborhoods,
No. 3: Economic Development, and No. 9: Infrastructure.
2. Impact: This project will provide for the undergrounding of existing aerial utilities at
Las Colinas Boulevard and Fuller Drive in Las Colinas. This will improve the visual
impression of the area, promote economic development and reduce the possibility
of power outages caused by inclement weather events.
3. This agreement includes the last of 3,100 linear feet of cable placed within
previously installed conduit.
4. This is part of Capital Improvement Program’s (CIP) strategic plan to underground
aerial utilities in front of all city owned facilities.
5. The Las Colinas Association (TLCA), our partner in utility undergrounding in the Las
Colinas area, will fund 35% of this agreement cost. TLCA will reimburse the city for
their share of the project cost after the work is completed.
6. Funding in the amount of $66,794.00 is available in the Non-Bond CIP Fund and
$124,046.00 is available in the Street Improvement Bond Fund for the total amount
of $190,840.00.
Recommendation
13 Resolution -- Awarding a Contract to SKE Construction, LLC, for Water

Main Grouting and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation in the Jaycee Park
Area for the SH 183 Soundwall Project
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 9: Infrastructure.
2. Impact: This project will relocate 143 linear feet of sanitary sewer, and grout 2,914
linear feet of water main which will no longer be used by the Water Utilities
Department to make way for the SH 183 Sound Wall Project.
3. SKE Construction, LLC, submitted the lowest and best bid of $93,485.90 with a
project completion time of 30 calendar days. An additional $2,012.10 is required for
testing, bringing the total cost of the project to $95,500.00.
4. Minority- and/or Women-owned Business (M/WBE) participation in this award is
100%.
5. Funding in the amount of $95,500.00 is available in the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund
and the Water Improvement Bond Fund.
Recommendation

14 Resolution -- Approving Renewal of Agreement for Services Between the
City of Irving and Keep Irving Beautiful, Inc., for the Keep Irving Beautiful
Program
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 2: Nurture and Promote Vital, Vibrant
Neighborhoods and Goal No. 10: Environmentally Sustainable Community
2. Impact: This allows for Keep Irving Beautiful, Inc., to continue educational
programs with respect to litter abatement, solid waste handling materials, and
community beautification.
3. The contract facilitates the City’s compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit requirements and its standing as a community
recognized by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful.
4. Funds can be used to reimburse expenditures incurred in the delivery of KIB Board
authorized programs.
5. Funding in the amount not to exceed $67,880.00 is available in the Municipal
Drainage Utility Fund.
Recommendation
15 Resolution -- Adopting a Prevailing Wage Rate for Use on City

Construction Contracts
2. Impact: By adopting a prevailing wage rate for the construction of a public work, the
city will be in compliance with state law.
3. State law requires that prevailing wage rates be established for construction of a
public work, including a building, highway, road, excavation and repair work or other
project development or improvement.
Recommendation

16 Resolution -- Approving a Contractor for the Construction of the Irving
Entertainment Center at Las Colinas
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 3: Economic Development.
2. Impact: Confirms the selection of the general contractor for construction of the
Irving Entertainment Center at Las Colinas and complies with the terms of the
development agreement.
3. The Las Colinas Group has selected Balfour/Azteca a joint venture comprised of
Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC and Azteca Enterprises, Inc. as the general
contractor to construct the Irving Entertainment Center at Las Colinas.
4. The development agreement provides that the selection of the contractor is subject
to the city’s approval.
5. Beck, the city’s owner’s representative, participated in the contractor selection
process and recommends Balfour/Azteca as a qualified contractor. Staff concurs
with this recommendation.
6. Approval of the resolution does not commit funds for construction.
7. The M/WBE participation is 30%.
8. No funding is required.
Recommendation
17 Resolution -- Approving a Sales Contract for the Acquisition of a Single-

Family Residence Located at 202 Larry Drive – Fabian Moreno Vasquez,
Property Owner
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 7: Cultural, Recreational and Educational
Environments.
2. Impact: Acquisition of this property will provide flexibility to accommodate municipal
purposes.
3. The 2008, 2009 and 2010 tax assessed value of the property is $118,800.00,
$104,120.00, and $104,120.00, respectively. The property owner has agreed to sell
the property for $160,000.00, plus reimbursement of relocation costs not to exceed
$11,350.00, and plus closing costs not to exceed $6,000.00.
4. Funding in the amount of $177,350.00 is available in the current budget.
Recommendation

18 Resolution -- Approving a Sales Contract for the Acquisition of a Single-
Family Residence Located at 210 Larry Drive – Arcadio and Patricia
Martinez, Property Owners
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 7: Cultural, Recreational and Educational
Environments.
2. Impact: Acquisition of this property will provide flexibility to accommodate municipal
purposes.
3. The 2008, 2009 and 2010 tax assessed value of the property is $96,460.00,
$94,300.00, and $94,300.00, respectively. The property owner has agreed to sell
the property for $120,000.00, plus reimbursement of relocation costs not to exceed
$11,350.00, and closing costs not to exceed $6,000.00.
4. Funding in the amount of $137,350.00 is available in the current budget.
Recommendation
19 Resolution -- Approving a Fee Agreement with Dean International, Inc., for

Assistance in Transportation and Infrastructure Services
1. This item supports Strategic Goals No. 3: Economic Development and No. 9:
Infrastructure Network
2. Impact: Approval of this fee agreement will allow for the continuance of public
policy and consulting expertise by Dean International, Inc., for transportation and
infrastructure related services including: strategy development, analysis, and real-
time reporting of key Irving projects/initiatives.
3. Additionally the contract provides for program development and administration and
support services for the Annual Transportation and Infrastructure Convention
(Washington D.C.) and the Annual Transportation and Infrastructure Summit.
4. Funding in the amount of $730,000 is available in the General Fund.
Recommendation

20 Resolution -- Approving a Fee Agreement with Dean International, Inc., for
Assistance in Water Services
1. This item supports Strategic Goals No. 3: Economic Development and No. 9:
Infrastructure Network
2. Impact: Approval of this fee agreement will allow for the continuance of public
policy and consulting expertise by Dean International, Inc., for water related
services including: strategy development, analysis, and real-time reporting of key
Irving projects/initiatives.
3. Funding in the amount of $390,000 is available in the Water Systems Fund.
Recommendation
21 Resolution -- Approving the Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas

Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Fiscal Year 2010-11
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 2: Vibrant Neighborhoods.
2. Impact: Acceptance of this grant will provide emergency financial assistance for
individuals and families facing homelessness.
3. The City of Irving applied for this grant through the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and was awarded $73,840.00 to administer the
Emergency Shelter Grant Program.
4. The City of Irving will expend $71,000.00 toward this grant, and the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs will retain $2,840.00 for program
administration.
5. This action authorizes the acceptance of these awarded funds and authorizes the
Mayor to sign grant agreements and other necessary documents with TDHCA.
Recommendation

22 Resolution -- Approving the Letter of Agreement Between the Irving Arts
Center and the Dallas Morning News to Provide In-Kind Advertising to
Promote Exhibitions, Performances, and Cultural Activities
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 7: Promote Excellence in Irving’s Cultural,
Recreational, and Educational Environments.
2. Impact: This agreement will provide the Irving Arts Center with $50,000 of in-kind
print advertising based on the Irving Arts Center’s commitment to purchase $50,000
of paid advertising from The Dallas Morning News. The in-kind print advertising will
be used to promote exhibitions, performances, and cultural activities in addition for
$8,100 in return services including event tickets and facility rental space.
Recommendation
Bids and Purchasing Items

Items 23-24
23 Resolution -- Approving the Agreement Between the City of Irving and

Deer Oaks EAP Services, L.L.C., for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Utilizing Public Employee Benefits Alliance (PEBA) Agreement
2. This item is recommended by Financial Services – Employee Benefits.
3. Impact: This benefit program continues to provide family counseling services to
employees and supervisors, and is available for all full-time and part-time
employees and their dependents.
4. This program covers a wide range of work and home issues from everyday
concerns to more serious problems. It provides professional services, such as
substance abuse, anxiety disorder, grief, depression, and other mental health
counseling. In addition, topics are individually tailored to meet the needs of the
employer and employees.
5. The annual estimated amount will be $32,880.00 for this three-year contract, and
funding will be from the General Fund.
Recommendation

24 Resolution -- Approving the Leases with Xerox for Replacement Copiers
Utilizing the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program or The
Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) Program
1. This item supports Strategic Goals No. 8: Sound Governance and No. 10:
Environmentally Sustainable Community.
2. This item has been recommended by Information Services.
3. Impact: These leased replacement copiers will provide the City with more
technically advanced products at an estimated annual cost avoidance of
$64,927.20.
4. After an extensive evaluation process, Information Technology standardized the
City’s copiers by selecting Xerox as the manufacturer and establishing three models
as the City’s standard copier replacements. It is also recommended that the City
continue leasing copiers using a 48-month lease option to avoid upfront purchase
costs and recurring maintenance costs.
5. The City currently has 78 leased copiers of which 47 leases have expired or will be
expiring this upcoming fiscal year and 46 of these need replacement. The
remaining 31 copiers will be replaced with the standard units using the best pricing
available through either the State of Texas or TCPN purchasing programs as their
leases expire.
6. Information Technology and Xerox worked closely with individual departments to
determine each department’s specific needs and selected the appropriate options
that best fit those needs.
7 All replacement units will have the Image Overwrite Security package option to
ensure the integrity of sensitive data.
8. The City also participates in Xerox’s Recycling program for returning/recycling used
toner and print cartridges.
9. The annual estimated amount will be $157,378.20 for the 48-month leases, and
funding will be from various funds.
Recommendation
End of Bids

25 Ordinance -- Final Reading - Amending Chapter 52 Entitled “Water and
Sewer Rates” of the Code of Civil and Criminal Ordinances of the City of
Irving, Texas, Providing for New Monthly Water and Sewer Rates
2. Impact: Revenue projections under current rates are not sufficient to meet
debt coverage requirement goals. In order to provide for the operational
needs of the water and sewer system and meet commitments made to rating
agencies, staff recommends a 5.1% adjustment to both water and sewer
rates.
3. A cost of service study is prepared annually to ensure that funding is available to
meet the cash flow needs of the Water and Sewer System Fund and associated
funds and produce the required bond coverage factor to allow for the issuance of
additional bonds and maintain current bond ratings.
4. A fee of $2.25 is recommended to cover the cost of service for the providing
duplicate municipal services bill statements.
Recommendation
The ordinance be adopted

26 Ordinance -- Final Reading - Approving an Agreement Between the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division
Regarding the Company’s Rate Review Mechanism Filing, Steel Pipeline
Replacement Program, and Continuation of the Rate Review Mechanism
2. Impact: Approval of the ordinance will implement a negotiated settlement with
Atmos Energy Corp.
3. Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Mid-Tex reached a
settlement addressing the Company's third Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing.
4. After review of the ACSC settlement team, it was determined that the evidence
supported a $27 million increase over current rates, and not the $70.2 million
proposed by the Company.
5. The outcome of this settlement is equal to or better than the outcome expected from
a lengthy contested case proceeding, and maintains cities' role as a regulator of
natural gas rates.
6. Ordinance approval also includes an additional authorized $3.4 million for
replacement costs of steel pipelines throughout the Atmos service area.
7. The monthly bill impact for the average residential customer will be a $1.40
increase (about a 3.15% increase in the total bill).
8. Approval of the ordinance would continue the RRM process for another two
years. This is the second of three required readings.
Recommendation

ZONING CASES AND COMPANION ITEMS
27 Resolution -- Approving Special Sign Permit Case No. S1009-0010 to Allow
a Digital Sign - Property Located at 100 W. Oakdale Road - Charter
Builders, Applicant - Irving Independent School District, Owner
1. This item supports Strategic Goal No. 1: Land Use.
2. Impact: This special sign permit would allow the Irving Independent School District
to have an electronic message board at the entrance of a school to inform the
community of events and announcements.
3. This sign is proposed for Nimitz High School at 100 W. Oakdale Road. The existing
marquee sign will be removed.
4. The proposed monument sign is 6.2 feet tall and 14.1 feet wide, with a 3.3’ X 9.5’
(31.35 sq. ft.) electronic message sign, and will be set back approximately 15 feet
from the curb line on Oakdale. The sign cabinet will be constructed of a masonry
body with columns and top caps. Overall, the cabinet’s design complements the
architecture of the main building.
5. The digital component meets all city requirements concerning brightness, frequency
of message change, and other issues. The digital component is a full color display.
6. The proposed digital sign does not create a traffic visibility issue and will not
adversely affect the surrounding properties.
7. The sign design review committee has reviewed this request and recommends
approval.
Recommendation

a Digital Sign - Property Located at 4601 N. MacArthur Boulevard - Charter
3. This sign is proposed for the Jack E. Singley Academy at 4601 N. MacArthur Blvd.
The existing marquee sign will be removed.
4. The proposed monument sign is 6.2’ tall and 13.7’ wide, with a 2.7.5’ X 8.8’ (24.2 sq.
ft.) electronic message sign, and will be set back approximately 10 feet from the
curb line on North MacArthur Blvd. The sign cabinet will be constructed of a
masonry body with columns and top caps. Overall, the cabinet’s design
complements the architecture of the main building.

approval.
Recommendation

a Digital Sign - Property Located at 101 E. Union Bower Road - Charter
3. This sign is proposed for the Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center at 101 E.
Union Bower Road.
from the curb line on Union Bower. The sign cabinet will be constructed with a
masonry body with columns and top caps. Overall, the cabinet’s design
approval.
Recommendation

a Digital Sign - Property Located at 900 N. O’Connor Road - Charter
3. This sign is proposed for Irving High School at 900 N. O’Connor Road. The existing
marquee sign will be removed.
4. The proposed monument sign is 6.8’ tall and 14.1’ wide, with a 3.3’ X 9.5’ (30 sq. ft.)
electronic message sign, and will be set back approximately 21 feet from the curb
line on O’Connor. The sign cabinet will be constructed of a masonry body with
columns and top caps. Overall, the cabinet’s design complements the architecture
of the main building.
approval.
Recommendation

a Digital Sign - Property Located at 3700 N. MacArthur Boulevard - Charter
3. This sign is proposed for MacArthur High School at 3700 N. MacArthur Blvd. The
existing marquee sign will be removed.
from the curb line on North MacArthur Blvd. The sign cabinet will be constructed of
a masonry body with columns and top caps. Overall, the cabinet’s design

approval.
Recommendation
32 Ordinance -- Zoning Case #ZC10-0018 - Granting S-P-2 (Generalized Site

Plan) for C-O (Commercial Office) and Parking Uses - Approximately 4.7
Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Riverside Drive and Teleport
Boulevard - Riverside Commons Holdings, LLC, Applicant - One Realco
Land Holdings, Inc., Owner
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing Date and Recommendation:
September 7, 2010 - Favorable 8-0 (Commissioner Foust, absent).
3. The Comprehensive Plan recommends Mixed Use uses for this property. The
proposed uses are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The subject property is currently undeveloped. The applicant is seeking to build a
306-space surface parking lot in “Phase 1” to exclusively serve the overflow parking
needs for Research In Motion (“RIM”) located at 5000 – 5040 Riverside Drive,
immediately south of the subject property. Construction of a building on site for C-O
(Commercial Office) uses is permitted in Phase 1, provided that parking for the new
building be on site and only the “remainder” parking could be used by the RIM
facility.
5. The applicant is also seeking approval of a “Phase 2” site plan that includes a
parking garage and potentially a future office building. The parking garage may also
be used by the RIM facility, but must also accommodate the parking for any new
building constructed on the site.
6. The Phase 2 parking garage may be as tall as eight (8) stories and contain up to
1100 parking spaces. If the parking garage is initially constructed at less than the
maximum height or parking spaces, the garage shall be designed to accommodate
future expansion up to the maximum height or parking count in order to
accommodate future office construction on the site while maintaining an adequate
supply of parking for the RIM facility.
7. The parking garage must have exterior façades that provide an “aesthetically
pleasing” front that is architecturally similar to an office façade facing Riverside
Drive and Teleport Blvd., which is the location of the future DART Orange Line.
8. All surface parking shall be removed upon completion of the parking garage.

9. The site plan includes a special provision that allows staff authority to approve
minor modifications to building materials, location of building articulation, and
landscaping, and may request additional building design features and landscaping
to offset reduced landscaping and articulation at areas that do not face Riverside
Drive or Teleport Blvd. This will allow the applicant to design the parking garage at
a future date in accordance with the standards that are in place at that time without
requiring a zoning change, while still giving staff the ability and flexibility to carry out
the Council’s desire.
10. The site plan prohibits commercial parking lots, vehicle storage, parking of trucks
and trailers, or parking of boats or recreational vehicles in both phases. Extensive
landscaping is provided in both phases, particularly with the uses of trees, shrubs
and berms along the southern and eastern boundaries.
11. Approval of the two-phase site plan allows the construction of a high-quality, well-
landscaped off-site parking facility to serve the national headquarters of Research
In Motion, while still providing for the full development and use of the property for
other commercial office uses in the future.
12. Public notices were sent to ten (10) property owners, with no letters in support, and
1 letter in opposition received. The opposition represents 0.07% of the property
within 200 feet. A ¾ vote of the City Council is not required for this case to be
approved.
Recommendation
The ordinance be adopted per the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.

Plan) for R-7.5 (Single Family) District Uses - Approximately 1.644 Acres
Located at 1412 East Union Bower Road - JDJR Engineers and
Consultants, Inc., Applicant - Carole Bogart, Owner (Postponed from
September 9, 2010 City Council Meeting)
August 2, 2010 - Favorable 5-2 with the stipulation that the site plan be corrected
per the staff recommendation (Commissioners Allen and Fischer, nay;
Commissioners Palmer and LaRose, absent).
3. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to redevelop the site with six (6)
new single family homes.
4. The Comprehensive Plan recommends Low Density Residential uses for this
property. This request is in conformance it the Comprehensive Plan.

5. The property is currently developed with a single family home. The applicant is
seeking to redevelop the property with six (6) new single family homes.
6. This property is currently zoned R-7.5 which would typically allow 7500 sq. ft. lots.
Prior to last year, this property could have been platted as proposed by the
applicant without the need for a public hearing. However, in September 2009 the
City Council approved the “neighborhood protection ordinance,” an amendment to
the Subdivision Ordinance that requires rezoning whenever a plat or replat for
single family uses proposes to create lots that are less than 80% of the area of the
adjacent developed lots or tracts. This provides an opportunity for neighborhood
input and City Council discretion when these infill development opportunities occur.
7. The applicant is proposing lot sizes ranging from 9,084 square feet to 12,059
square feet, with an average lot size of 10,154 sq. ft. The surrounding lots and
tracts range from 9,900 to 38,715 square feet. Since the average proposed lot size
is less than 80% of the average lot size of the existing adjacent lots as defined by
the ordinance, rezoning is required prior to platting the property.
8. The notes on the site plan require the following standards:
• The minimum house size shall be 2,200 square feet, which is consistent with the
average home size of the surrounding lots;
• Exterior facades, excluding windows and doors, shall be a minimum of 80%
masonry;
• A minimum two (2) car garage with a minimum of 400 square feet will be
required for each residence. A minimum of 2 additional off-street parking spaces
shall be provided behind the front property line;
• A minimum of 50% of the required front and side yard areas adjacent to any
street shall be covered with grass, ground cover or other natural vegetation;
• Maximum lot coverage by buildings, driveways and parking shall be 60%;
• Minimum roof pitch shall be 5:12; and
• A minimum of one (1) four inch caliper tree shall be provided in the front yard of
each lot. Should there be an existing tree (4” caliper or larger) that remains in
the front yard, no new tree will be required.
9. Platting is required prior to development.

10. Since the proposed lot sizes are consistent with the sizes of the surrounding platted
lots, and the proposed minimum house size is consistent with the average size of
homes in the surrounding area, staff can support this request.
11. The stipulation of the Commission has been met.
12. Public notices were sent to thirty-nine (39) property owners, with 25 letters and a
petition with 19 signatures in support, and 112 letters and 9 emails in opposition
received. The opposition represents 57.12% of the property within 200 feet. A ¾
vote of the City Council is required for this case to be approved.
Recommendation
Commission.

Plan) for P-O (Professional Office) and Training School Uses -
Approximately 7.7 Acres Located at 400 East Airport Freeway - JDJR
Engineers and Consultants, Inc., Applicant - Ford Leasing Development
Company, Owner
September 7, 2010 – Favorable 8-0, with the stipulation that the site plan be revised
per the staff recommendations (Commissioner Foust, absent).
3. The applicant is requesting rezoning to allow an aircraft maintenance training
school.
4. The property is currently developed with an existing one-story 35,487 square foot
metal and masonry main building and a one-story 6,040 square foot metal
secondary building. The applicant is proposing to use the existing buildings as a
training facility for aircraft maintenance.
5. The applicant has provided a letter detailing the studies and curriculum that the
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) provides and an explanation of the type of
testing to be performed at the site as a part of the “hands-on-training” and non-
classroom work.
6. The applicant’s proposed concept plan shows a 3,276 square foot addition to the
existing 35,487 square foot metal and masonry building to match the existing
structure. Notes on the plan stipulate that the main building shall meet Commercial
Building Design Standards (Sec. 52-35c of the zoning ordinance) if the building is
expanded beyond 42,600 square feet, or if more than 50% of the square footage of
the building is destroyed. These stipulations also apply to the secondary building if
expanded beyond 7,250 square feet or if more than 50% of the square footage of
the building is destroyed. All new buildings must meet the requirements of Sec. 52-
35c.
7. Notes on the plan also limit the location and type of outside testing of aircraft and
aircraft components.
8. The applicant is proposing additional landscaping of 57 large trees, 14 ornamental
trees, 160 screening shrubs, Bermuda grass and a planter bed to meet the current
ordinance standards.
9. All other requirements of the P-O district will be met.
10. The stipulation of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been met.
11. Public notices were sent to sixteen (16) property owners, with two (2) letters in
support and none in opposition received.
Recommendation
Commission.

APPOINTMENTS AND REPORTS
35 Mayor’s Report
36 Adjournment
Citizens’ Forum
Citizens are invited to speak for three (3) minutes on matters relating to City
government and on items not listed on the regular agenda.

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AGENDA

MEETING OF THE IRVING CITY COUNCIL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

COUNCIL CHAMBER - CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

825 WEST IRVING BOULEVARD

6:15 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------Pre-Council Briefing (If Necessary) 1st Floor

Reverend Deberah Jones, First Christian Church

Proclamations, Announcements and Special Recognitions

Public Hearing: Items 1 through 36

THIS MEETING CAN BE ADJOURNED AND RECONVENED, IF NECESSARY, WITHIN 24 HOURS ON

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4 City Operations Update

7 Resolution -- Approving a Records Control Schedule for Animal Services

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9 Resolution -- Approving the Renewal of the Managing Services Agreement

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11 Resolution -- Approving Second Amendment to the Non-Exclusive

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13 Resolution -- Awarding a Contract to SKE Construction, LLC, for Water

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15 Resolution -- Adopting a Prevailing Wage Rate for Use on City

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17 Resolution -- Approving a Sales Contract for the Acquisition of a Single-

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19 Resolution -- Approving a Fee Agreement with Dean International, Inc., for

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21 Resolution -- Approving the Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas

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Bids and Purchasing Items

23 Resolution -- Approving the Agreement Between the City of Irving and

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28 Resolution -- Approving Special Sign Permit Case No. S1009-0016 to Allow

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29 Resolution -- Approving Special Sign Permit Case No. S1008-0025 to Allow

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31 Resolution -- Approving Special Sign Permit Case No. S1008-0027 to Allow

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32 Ordinance -- Zoning Case #ZC10-0018 - Granting S-P-2 (Generalized Site

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33 Ordinance -- Zoning Case #ZC10-0030 - Granting S-P-2 (Generalized Site

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9. Platting is required prior to development.

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