CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL  MEETING  Rowlett  MINUTES  TEXA S  Our Vision: A well-plamned lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm, Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Monday, September 9, 2024  7:00 P.M.  Municipal Building = 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Councilmember Reaves, Councilmember Bowers, Councilmember Britton and  Councilmember Schupp CALL TO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.  2.  PUBLIC COMMENT  There were no Online Input emails received for this meeting.  No one spoke during Citizens' Input. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  3.  3A. Conduct a public hearing on a request by property owner, Sri Harsha Thotakura, Lakeview Biergarten, LLC to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Plan and Map, as heretofore amended, for an approximately 3.19 acre tract located directly north of the intersection of Lakeview Parkway and Shipp Road, situated int the James Hobbs Abstract 571, City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas, from Planned Development (PD) District with an underlying base zoning of General Commercial/Retail (C-2) District for a food truck park, 2,220 square feet building and a dog park with amenities to Planned Development District Amended-1 (PD-A1) with an underlying base zoning of General Commercial/Retail (C-2) District for a food truck park, 2,220 square feet building and a dog park Tara Bradley, Neighborhood Planning Supervisor, presented this item. A brief background of the project was provided. Spoke regarding the amendments that were approved in Ordinance No. Russell Ratterree spoke on behalf of the applicant. Provided a brief presentation and spoke about preserving the view of the lake; removing a redundant fence; installing a motion activated entrance gate; the traffic movement on Lakeview Parkway, and the location of the dumpster. The public hearing opened and closed at 7:25 p.m. with no one speaking.  with amenities.  ORD-011-24.  Concerns were voice regarding the motion activated cameras; the height of the wrought iron fence; access of properly for routine patrol; right in/right out and signage on Lakeview Parkway; the  location of the dumpster; and a deceleration lane.  City of Rowlett  10657    3B. Take action on a request by property owner, Sri Harsha Thotakura, Lakeview Biergarten, LLC to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Plan and Map, as heretofore amended, for an approximately 3.19 acre tract located directly north of the intersection of Lakeview Parkway and Shipp Road, situated in the James Hobbs Abstract 571, City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas, from Planned Development (PD) District with an underlying base zoning of General Commercial/Retal. (C-2) District for a food truck park, 2,220 square feet building and a dog park with amenities to Planned Development District Amended-1 (PD-A1) with an underlying base zoning of General Commercial/Retal. (C-2) District for a food truck park, 2,220 square feet building and a dog park Ar motion was made by Councilmember Schupp, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, to AI motion to amend the motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to change Section 3(4), to change the height of the wrought iron fence from 4-foot to 6-foot. The motion failed with a 2- 5 vote (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem A motion to amend the motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Schupp, to remove the requirement for moving the dumpster as set forth in Section 4. The amendment was approved with a! 5-2 vote (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder The original motion was approved with a 4- 3 vote (Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder and Councilmember Britton voting against). This item was approved as  with amenities.  approve the item as presented.  Shinder and Mayor Pro Tem Winget voting in favor).  and Counciimember Britton not ini favor).  ORD-020-24.  3C. Conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to the comprehensive zoning ordinance Chapter 77-900 Nonconformities" at Section 77-902 "Regulations applicable to all nonconformities" of the Rowlett Development Code to allow replacement ofe existing nonconforming Cori Reaume, Director of Community Development, presented this item. Stated the current code treats rear-yard fencing on double frontage lots with front-yard requirements. This includes fences only allowed to a maximum height of 36i inches. Iffences areremoved or moret than 50% of fencing must be repaired, fence would lose legal nonconforming status. The proposed amendment would allow existing nonconforming fences to be replaced with like or better materials; however, it must comply with the existing footprint and the current height cannot be exceeded with replacement. If no change is made, property owners must request variance to the current RDC through Board of  fences located in rear yards of double frontage lots.  Adjustment process, to allow case-by-case decisions.  The public hearing opened and closed at 7:55 p.m. with no one speaking.  3D. Take action regarding an amendment to the comprehensive zoning ordinance Chapter 77-900 Nonconformities at Section 77-902 Regulations applicable to all nonconformities" oft the Rowlett Ls Development Code to allow replacement of existing nonconforming: fences located in rear yards of  double frontage lots.  City of Rowlett  10658    A motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-021-24.  3E. Conduct aj publichearing on a request by Robert Vogtman regarding a Special Use Permit to allow for a Vapor Store on a property zoned General Commercial/Retail (C-2) District. The subject properly is situated at 8120 Lakeview Parkway, Suite #200 in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Martin Mares, Senior Planner, presented this item. A brief background and SUP criteria were  Texas. provided.  The public hearing opened and closed at 8:08 p.m. with no one speaking.  Robert Vogtman, the applicant, answered questions from the Council regarding the reason for his  relocation.  3F. Take action on a request by Robert Vogtman regarding a Special Use Permit to allow for a Vapor Store on a properly zoned General Commercial/Retail (C-2) District. The subject property is situated at 8120 Lakeview Parkway, Suite #200 in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a 5-2 vote (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder and Councimember Britton voting against). This item was approved as ORD-022-  24.  3G. Conductapublic: chearing on a request by Andrew' Yeoh, Triangle Engineering, on behalf of property owner Jim Dorsey to amend the City of Rowlett Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Plan and Zoning Map for an approximately 2.809 acre parcel comprised of a portion of Lot 3, Block A of Bubbos Addition No. 1tot the City of Rowlett and a portion of a tract of! land described byl Instrument No. 20070145987, Official Public Records of Dallas County and being commonly known as 1700 Castle Drive from Limited Commercia/Retal (C-1) District to Planned Development (PD) District Tara Bradley, Neighborhood Planning Supervisor, presented this item. Spoke regarding the proposed development standards and building façade, and the requirements intended to mitigate negative impacts of non-residential development adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The public hearing opened at 8:19 p.m. and closed at 8:22 p.m. with one speaker.  with a base zoning of Limited Commercial/Retail (C-1).  1. C. Easterwood, Dallas - in favor  Andrew Yeoh, applicant, answered questions from Council regarding a retaining wall and drainage Comments were made concerning a tree removal permit, allowed land uses, and the location being  on the property. unique and limited.  City of Rowlett  10659    3H. Take action on a request by Andrew Yeoh, Triangle Engineering, on behalf of property owner Jim Dorsey to amend the City of Rowlett Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Plan and Zoning Map for an approximately 2.809 acre parcel comprised of a portion of Lot 3, Block A of Bubbos Addition No. 1 to the City of Rowlett and a portion of a tract of land described by Instrument No. 20070145987, Official Public Records of Dallas County and! being commonly known as 1700 Castle Drive from Limited Commercial/Retail (C-1) District to Planned Development (PD) District with a A motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a 6-1 1 vote (Mayor  base zoning of Limited Commercial/Retail (C-1).  Margolis voting against). This item was approved as ORD-023-24.  31. Conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to the comprehensive zoning ordinance at Section 77-301 "Table of Allowed Uses" at Table 3.1-1 as follows: (1) to only allow' "Carv wash, Self- service" and "Car wash, commercial" uses in Zoning Districts M-1 and M-2 with a Special Use Permit, and (2) to only allow' "vehicle service and repair, light" use in Zoning Districts C-1,C-2, and Cori Reaume, Director of Community Development, presented this item. The purpose of this item is to consider a text amendment to the Rowlett Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to regulate car washes and light vehicle service and repair facilities by requiring a special use permit. Car washes would only be allowed in the M-1 and M-2 districts, upon approval of a special use permit. Similarly, light vehicle service and repair facilities would be allowed only in the C-1, C-2, and M-1 districts, upon approval of a special use permit. These changes are proposed to ensure that such services are in appropriate areas that support the City's long-term urban and economic development  M-1 with a Special Use Permit.  strategies.  The public hearing opened and closed at 8:46 p.m. with no one speaking.  3J. Take action regarding an amendment to the comprehensive zoning ordinance at Section 77-301 Table of Allowed Uses" at Table 3.1-1 as follows: (1) to only allow "Car wash, Self-service" and "Car wash, commercial" uses in Zoning Districts M-1 and M-2 with a Special Use Permit, and (2) to only allow vehicle service and repair, light" use in Zoning Districts C-1, C-2, and M-1 with a Ar motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  Special Use Permit.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-024-24.  4.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.  kMpby Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: September 17,2024  BauyClandul Stacey Chadwick, Interim City Secretary  City of Rowlett  10660