I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member. 1. Consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 76.01 acres located in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, owned by La Frontera Holdings, LLC. Documents: Item Summary - Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frntera Holdings, LLC.pdf Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frontera Holdings, LLC.pdf Luminant Agreement0001.pdf 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Fox Hollow Retail Addition. Documents: Item Summary-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Towneplace Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive. Documents: Item Summary-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf Exhibit-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Addition, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane. Documents: Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf 6. Consider approval of a final plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf 7. Consider approval of a final plat for the Lovett Forney Addition, located at the southeast corner of North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf 8. Consider approval of a site plan for Forney Crossing Retail. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf 10. Consider approval of a site plan for the Towne Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive. Documents: Item Summary-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf 11. Consider approval of a site plan for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Inn, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane. Documents: Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf 12. Consider approval of exterior changes to the main structure at 108 S. Bois d’Arc Street. Documents: Item Summary-108 S Bois dArc.pdf Exhibits-108 S Bois dArc.pdf
Consider approval of a site plan for the Bellagio Multifamily, located northwest of the intersection of Bellagio Parkway and Laguna Vista Drive.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider a replat of Lot 3R and 4, Block A, Kroger Drive North Addition, located east of the Trailhouse Lane and Kroger Drive intersection.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a communications tower taller than thirty-six feet (36’). The property is located at 1110 N Kaufman Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Gasoline Service Station to operate as an allowed use on property located north of the S. F.M. 548 and F.M. 741 intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Coffee Roasting to operate as a permitted use at 309 E. Main Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 20.182 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located north of the County Road 212 and South Gateway Boulevard intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 25.738 acres of property from Agricultural District to Planned Development Overlay District. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80, east of S. Gateway Boulevard and north of Akron Way. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Presentation on current and future projects of the Economic Development Corporation and current status of new EDC building.
Discuss ARPA Funds with Baker Tilly regarding the application process for Non-Profits, Small Businesses and Residents.
Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for the Hailey Pump Station, located at 1110 N Kaufman Street.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Developer Participation Agreement with Forster Giles Investments, GP for the construction and relocation of certain public improvements, including water infrastructure at US Highway 80 Frontage Road and Pinson Road.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Building Standards Commission Board and the Park and Recreation Board.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
IX. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney. X. ADJOURNMENT
I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member. 1. Consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 76.01 acres located in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, owned by La Frontera Holdings, LLC. Documents: Item Summary - Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frntera Holdings, LLC.pdf Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frontera Holdings, LLC.pdf Luminant Agreement0001.pdf 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Fox Hollow Retail Addition. Documents: Item Summary-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Towneplace Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive. Documents: Item Summary-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf Exhibit-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Addition, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane. Documents: Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf Exhibit-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf 6. Consider approval of a final plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf 7. Consider approval of a final plat for the Lovett Forney Addition, located at the southeast corner of North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road. Documents: Item Summary-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf 8. Consider approval of a site plan for Forney Crossing Retail. Documents: Item Summary-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf 10. Consider approval of a site plan for the Towne Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive. Documents: Item Summary-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf 11. Consider approval of a site plan for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Inn, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane. Documents: Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf 12. Consider approval of exterior changes to the main structure at 108 S. Bois d’Arc Street. Documents: Item Summary-108 S Bois dArc.pdf Exhibits-108 S Bois dArc.pdf
Consider approval of a site plan for the Bellagio Multifamily, located northwest of the intersection of Bellagio Parkway and Laguna Vista Drive.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider a replat of Lot 3R and 4, Block A, Kroger Drive North Addition, located east of the Trailhouse Lane and Kroger Drive intersection.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a communications tower taller than thirty-six feet (36’). The property is located at 1110 N Kaufman Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Gasoline Service Station to operate as an allowed use on property located north of the S. F.M. 548 and F.M. 741 intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Coffee Roasting to operate as a permitted use at 309 E. Main Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 20.182 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located north of the County Road 212 and South Gateway Boulevard intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 25.738 acres of property from Agricultural District to Planned Development Overlay District. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80, east of S. Gateway Boulevard and north of Akron Way. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Presentation on current and future projects of the Economic Development Corporation and current status of new EDC building.
Discuss ARPA Funds with Baker Tilly regarding the application process for Non-Profits, Small Businesses and Residents.
Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for the Hailey Pump Station, located at 1110 N Kaufman Street.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Developer Participation Agreement with Forster Giles Investments, GP for the construction and relocation of certain public improvements, including water infrastructure at US Highway 80 Frontage Road and Pinson Road.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Building Standards Commission Board and the Park and Recreation Board.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
IX. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney. X. ADJOURNMENT