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Council Chambers at City Hall
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
7 p.m.

William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas

CITY OF GARLAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the presiding officer, will be physically present at the above identified location. Members of the public that desire to make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.

LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

It is a custom and tradition of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of each Regular Meeting. Members of the audience are invited but not required to participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice. It has no bearing on matters to be considered by the City Council and will not affect the decisions to be made during this meeting.

MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor may present proclamations, recognize attendees or accomplishments, and make announcements regarding City events or other matters of interest to citizens including but not limited to listed items. There will be no Council discussion or votes on these matters.

Proclamation for National Surveyor's Week
Salvation Army's Special Recognition for the Mayor and City Council for the Red Kettle Challenge

CONSENT AGENDA

All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has had the opportunity to review each of these items at a previous Work Session, and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute each item. The Mayor will announce the consent agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience, as well as Council, to request that any item be removed and considered separately.

Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting

Approve the following bids:

Generator and Switchgear for Firewheel Pump Station Project

Bid No. 0204-25

Cummins Southern Plains, LLC

$3,987,039.00

This request is for procuring a generator to replace the existing 32-year-old generator at Firewheel Pump Station. The City of Garland is rehabilitating the existing Firewheel Pump Station to improve the reliability of the water distribution system.

Sensus Water Meters

Bid No. 0644-25

Aqua-Metrics Sales Company

$1,000,000.00

This request is for the purchase of positive displacement water meters of various sizes for stocking the Water Utilities Department, installing new water services, and replacing existing water meters to ensure billing accuracy.

Term Contract for Service Line Inspections

Bid No. 0679-25

Insituform Technologies, LLC

$799,834.00

This request is for cured in place pipelining of wastewater mains at three locations to reduce inflow and infiltration into the main. The three locations are on Miami Drive, Longbeach Drive, and Centerville Road. An owner's contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required.

Fire Station 7 Construction

Bid No. 0277-25

Cerris Builders, Inc.

$11,973,500.00

This request is to provide construction services for the Relocation of Fire Station No. 7.

GP&L Plant Staffing Services Contract Change Order No. 1

Bid No. 0497-23

NAES Corporation

$240,000.00

This request is to obtain change order No. 1 to the final renewal of Blanket Services Contract 10110 for the NAES Staffing Services Contract. A new contract is currently out for bid and this change order will allow for uninterrupted services while a new bid is awarded.

GP&L Shiloh to Marquis Transmission Line Construction Services

Bid No. 0502-25

DD Grid, LLC

$2,250,000.00

This request is to obtain construction services for the GP&L Shiloh to Marquis 138kV Transmission Line upgrade. This is part of the approved GP&L Shiloh to Marquis Transmission Line Upgrade CIP project. An owner's contingency is included for any additional materials that may be required.

GP&L Walnut to Newman 138kV Transmission Line Rebuild Engineering Services

Bid No. 0744-25

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

$1,354,000.00

This request is to obtain engineering services to design the rebuild of the GP&L Walnut to Newman 138kV Transmission Line. Services include transmission and distribution line design, field engineering, survey, easement, and permitting support. This is part of the approved GP&L Line Capacity Increase CIP project.

Trickling Filters Distribution Arms

Bid No. 0311-25

WesTech Engineering, Inc.

$781,191.00

This request is to procure and install the distribution arms assembly of two trickling filters. The existing distribution arms on two trickling filters are 40 years old and corroded beyond repair. The design and installation of distribution arms shall be performed by WesTech Engineering, Inc. An owner's contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required.

GP&L Transmission and Substation Technical Consulting Services Change Order No. 1

Bid No. 0945-24

Principle Services, LLC

$2,000,000.00

This request is to obtain change order No. 1 to purchase order 36951 issued for technical consulting services for GP&L and TMPA Transmission and Substation operations and CIP projects. GP&L and TMPA project activities have created a substantial increase to the number of field and office personnel needed under this contract. This change order will apply to each of the available renewals for these services.

GP&L Brand Road UG Electric Distribution Relocations

Bid No. 0469-25

Tri-Con Services, Inc.

$517,855.00

This request is to obtain construction labor for the relocation of GP&L distribution underground services as part of the City of Garland Brand Road Widening project.

Demolish and Replace the Golf Greens on the Old Course

Bid No. 0758-25

Greenscapes Six

$1,204,500.00

This request is to replace Firewheel Old Course golf greens. The golf greens on the Old Course are overtaken by a variety of other grasses, which not only disrupt the playability and ball roll, but have resulted in a considerable reduction of the putting green area.

Greens Mowers for Firewheel Golf Park

Bid No. 0726-25

Professional Turf Products

$279,117.75

This request is for the purchase of one new greens mower and the replacement of four greens mowers that have been in use for over 13 years, exceeding their expected life cycle.

Proposed Development Agreement with Trilogy - BRD Acquisitions, LLC

Approve a proposed development agreement with Trilogy – BRD Acquisitions, LLC, in regard to a 178-acre residential development in the former Eastern Hills Country Club.

Proposed Development Agreement with Garage of America

Approve a proposed development agreement with Garage of America in regard to an 8-acre self-storage condo development on President George Bush Turnpike and Brand Road.

GDC Amendment ORD 25-01

Approve an ordinance amending Section 2.51, Land Use Matrix, of Article 4, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code and Section 2.74, Nonconforming Use or Structure Criteria, of Article 6, Chapter 2, of the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Savings Clause, providing a penalty under the provisions of Section 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Severability Clause; and setting an effective date.

GPS: Garland's Pathway to Success

Approval of GPS: Garland's Pathway to Success, the City Manager's work plan for aligning City Council direction with the work of Team Garland. Council was briefed on this item at the November 18, 2024 Work Session (verbal) and the March 17, 2025 Work Session (written).

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

Members of the audience may provide public comment in favor, in opposition or about any of the items for individual consideration. Anyone wishing to speak must fill out a speaker card (located at the entrance to the Council Chambers) and give it to the City Secretary in advance of the respective agenda item. Speakers are grouped by agenda item and will be called in the order of the agenda. All comments and testimony are to be presented from the podium. The Mayor may impose a time limit and may provide for rebuttal.

Hold public hearing(s) on:

Consider approval of an ordinance for the Levying of Assessments for the School Street Alley Petition project located behind the addresses of 401, 405 and 409 School Street

Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance for the Levying of Assessments for the School Street Alley Petition project located behind the addresses of 401, 405 and 409 School Street. Council considered this item at the March 3, 2025 Work Session and the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendment 25-03

Hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 2, Division 5 Telecommunications Towers and Antennas and Chapter 2, Attachment 1 — Land Use Matrix as it relates to Antenna, Commercial use. This GDC amendment is proposing to require a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for Antenna, Commercial use and eliminate the current distance requirement between Antenna, Commercial uses.

Hold public hearing(s) on the following Zoning Case(s):

Consider a request by Hugo Olvera Galindo proposing a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for a Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment. The site is located at 977 West Centerville Road, Suite 6, in District 5.

Consider and take appropriate action on the application of Hugo Olvera Galindo, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 76-15 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use. The site is located at 977 West Centerville Road, Suite 6. (District 5) (File Z 23-38)

Consider a request by Nayeb Management, LLC, proposing a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for a Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment. The site is located at 1350 Northwest Highway, Suite 107, in District 5.

Consider and take appropriate action on the application of Nayeb Management, LLC, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use. The site is located at 1350 Northwest Highway, Suite 107. (District 5) (File Z 24-29)

Consider a request by Development Engineering Consultants, LLC, proposing an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 00-39 to allow a Landscape Nursery Retail Use. The site is located near 4400 President George Bush Highway, in District 1.

Consider and take appropriate action on the application of Development Engineering Consultants, LLC, requesting approval of 1) an Amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 00-39 for a Landscape Nursery Retail Use and 2) a Concept Plan for a Landscape Nursery Retail Use. The site is located at 4400 North President George Bush Highway. (District 1) (File Z 24-41)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the audience wishing to address issues not on the meeting agenda may have three minutes to speak. However, according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council is prohibited from discussing any item not on the posted agenda.

ADJOURN

All Regular Meetings of the Garland City Council are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16 and Frontier FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays - Sundays. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at GarlandTX.tv. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary's Office (audio CD's are $1 each and DVD's are $3 each).

NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters:

Pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec. 551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Sec. 551.072, Tex. Gov't Code.
A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Sec. 551.073, Tex. Gov't Code.
Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissalof a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code.
The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Sec. 551.076,Tex. Gov't Code.
Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect of the sort described in this provision. Sec. 551.087, Tex. Gov't Code.
Discussions, deliberations, votes, or other final action on matters related to the City's competitive activity, including information that would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors and is reasonably related to one or more of the following categories of information:

generation unit specific and portfolio fixed and variable costs, including forecasts of those costs, capital improvement plans for generation units, and generation unit operating characteristics and outage scheduling;
bidding and pricing information for purchased power, generation, and fuel, and Electric Reliability Council of Texas bids, prices, offers, and related services and strategies;
effective fuel and purchased power agreements and fuel transportation arrangements and contracts;
risk management information, contracts, and strategies, including fuel hedging and storage;
plans, studies, proposals, and analyses for system improvements, additions, or sales, other than transmission and distribution system improvements inside the service area for which the public power utility is the sole certificated retail provider; and
customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies. Sec. 551.086; Tex. Gov't Code; Sec. 552.133, Tex. Gov't Code]

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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 1.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes- March 4, 2025

Submitted By:

Jennifer Stubbs, City Secretary

Issue/Summary

Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Background

N/A

Consideration / Recommendation

Approval of the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.

Attachments

March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.a.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Generator and Switchgear for Firewheel Pump Station Project

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

0204-25

Purchase Justification:

This request is for the purpose of procuring a generator to replace the existing 32-year-old generator at Firewheel Pump Station. The City of Garland is rehabilitating the existing Firewheel Pump Station to improve the reliability of the water distribution system. The design of the pump station generator will be performed by Gupta and Associates. Since the backup generator is a long lead item, this equipment is bid out separately and shall be provided by Cummins Southern Plains. An extended warranty and optional contingency is included for any unforeseen items that may arise.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Five (5) bids were received and evaluated based on the published criteria. Cummins Southern Plains, LLC received the highest evaluated score, offering the Best Value for the City.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Cummins Southern Plains, LLC

All

$3,816,944.00

Extended Warranty

20,095.00

Owner's Contingency

150,000.00

TOTAL:

$3,987,039.00

Basis for Award:

Best Value

Purchase Requisition #:

53180

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$12,036,000*

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$11,957,134

Proposed Balance:

$78,866

Account #:

220-4049-3023700-9007

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Water CIP / Water Pump Station Emergency Generators Project

This project will continue into 2026 and funding is included in 2026 for the continuation of this project, as projected in the 2025 CIP.

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP - Page 209

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/06/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.b.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Sensus Water Meters

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

0644-25

Purchase Justification:

This request is for the purchase of positive displacement water meters of various sizes for stocking the Water Utilities Department for the purpose of installing new water services and replacing existing water meters to ensure billing accuracy. This approval is for a term agreement with four (4) optional renewals.

Evaluation:

The water meters are available from Aqua-Metrics Sales Company through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract WM09-20. As competitive bids were not received, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Aqua-Metrics Sales Company

All

$1,000,000.00

TOTAL:

$1,000,000.00

Basis for Award:

Cooperative Purchase

Purchase Requisition #:

53251

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

N/A

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

N/A

Proposed Balance:

N/A

Account #:

451-6999

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

These water meters are warehouse inventory items that will be expensed to the Water Service Installation and Water Meter and Endpoint Replacement CIP projects when installed.

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP pages 205 & 206

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.c.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Term Contract for Service Line Inspection

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

0679-25

Purchase Justification:

This proposal is for Cured in Place Pipelining of wastewater mains at three locations to reduce inflow and infiltration into the main. The three locations are on Miami Drive, Longbeach Drive and Centerville Road. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required. This approval is for a term contract with four (4) optional renewals.

Evaluation:

The lining of wastewater mains is available from Insituform Technologies, LLC through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract 730-24. As competitive bids were not received, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Insituform Technologies, LLC

All

$784,834.00

Owner's Contingency

15,000.00

TOTAL:

$799,834.00

Basis for Award:

Purchase Requisition #:

53299

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$10,040,192.00

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$10,040,191.52

Proposed Balance:

$0.48

Account #:

230 0032124

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Pg. 236

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/06/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.d.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Fire Station 7 - Construction Services

Submitted By:

Crystal Owens, Assistant City Manager

Bid Number:

0277-25

Purchase Justification:

This request is to provide construction services for the Relocation of Fire Station No. 7. This new dual company 15,600 sq. ft. (approximately) fire station will be built at 1805 Pleasant Valley Rd. and will feature four bays, nine bedrooms for staff and two officers' suites (11 bedrooms total), kitchen, dining area, day room, watch/report room, and fitness room.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Eight (8) bids were received and evaluated based on the published criteria. Cerris Builders, Inc. received the highest evaluated score, offering the Best Value for the City.

Award Recommendation:

Cerris Builders, Inc.

Item

Amount

All

$11,973,500.00

TOTAL:

$11,973,500.00

Basis for Award:

Best Value

Purchase Requisition #:

53327

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$9,766,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$13,940,597

Proposed Balance:

-$4,174,597

Account #:

Various

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Public Safety / Relocate Fire Station No. 7

652-1429-12099-19-9002, 692-1429-12099-00-9002

$11,973,500

The Relocate Fire Station No. 7 project will continue into 2026. As reflected in the 2025 CIP, Certificates of Obligation funding will be included in the 2026 Capital Improvement Program for the continuation of the project.

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed, Page 126

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/13/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

03/12/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.e.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GP&L Plant Staffing Services Contract Change Order No. 1

Submitted By:

David Bernard, GP&L Production Services Director

Bid Number:

0497-23

Purchase Justification:

The purpose of this request is to obtain change order No. 1 to the final renewal of Blanket Services Contract 10110 for the NAES Staffing Services. A new contract is currently out for bid and this change order will allow for uninterrupted services while a new bid is awarded.

Evaluation:

NAES Corporation was awarded the original BL 9444 in the amount of $820,000 at the June 6, 2023 City Council Meeting. As competitive bids were not received for the change order, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

NAES Corporation

All

$240,000.00

TOTAL:

$240,000.00

Basis for Award:

Change Order

Purchase Requisition #:

53336

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

N/A

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

N/A

Proposed Balance:

N/A

Account #:

Various

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Term Contract sets price but does not commit funds. Expenses will be charged to GP&L Operations account(s) as incurred.

Budget Type:

Operating Budget

Fiscal Year:

2024-25

Document Location:

Page 251

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/03/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.f.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GP&L Shiloh to Marquis Transmission Line Construction Services

Submitted By:

Charles Chapman, GP&L Transmission Director

Bid Number:

0502-25

Purchase Justification:

The purpose of this bid is to obtain construction services for the GP&L Shiloh to Marquis 138kV Transmission Line upgrade. This is part of the approved GP&L Shiloh to Marquis Transmission Line Upgrade CIP project. An owner's contingency is included for any additional materials that may be required.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Three (3) bids were received and evaluated based on the published criteria. Primoris T&D Services, LLC and Power Standard, LLC submitted incomplete bids and were considered non-responsive. DD Grid, LLC received the highest evaluated score, offering the Best Value for the City.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

DD Grid, LLC

All

$1,769,759.33

Owner's Contingency

480,240.67

TOTAL:

$2,250,000.00

Basis for Award:

Best Value

Purchase Requisition #:

53070

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$4,143,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$3,705,699

Proposed Balance:

$437,301

Account #:

210-3599-3137801-7111

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Electric CIP / GP&L Transmission Lines Program

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP - Page 278

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.g.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GP&L Walnut to Newman 138kV Transmission Line Rebuild Engineering Services

Submitted By:

Charles Chapman, GP&L Transmission Director

Bid Number:

0744-25

Purchase Justification:

This request is to obtain engineering services to design the rebuild of the GP&L Walnut to Newman 138kV Transmission Line. Services include transmission and distribution line design, field engineering, survey, easement and permitting support. This is part of the approved GP&L Line Capacity Increase CIP project.

Evaluation:

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. was selected as the Most Qualified firm for this project from RFQ 0832-24. As competitive bids were not received, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

All

$1,354,000.00

TOTAL:

$1,354,000.00

Basis for Award:

Most Qualified

Purchase Requisition #:

53339

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$10,645,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$1,980,500

Proposed Balance:

$8,664,500

Account #:

210-3599-3136501-7111

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Electric CIP / GP&L Transmission Lines Program

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP - Page 278

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.h.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Trickling Filters Distribution Arms

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

0311-25

Purchase Justification:

This request is to provide for the procuring and installing the distribution arms assembly of two trickling filters. The existing distribution arms on two trickling filters are 40 years old and corroded beyond repair. The design and installation of distribution arms shall be performed by Westech Engineering Inc. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Two (2) bids were received and evaluated with WesTech Engineering, Inc. submitting the Straight Low Bid.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

WesTech Engineering, Inc.

All

$731,191.00

Owner's Contingency

50,000.00

TOTAL:

$781,191.00

Basis for Award:

Straight Low Bid

Purchase Requisition #:

52800

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$1,100,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$781,191

Proposed Balance:

$318,809

Account #:

230-4229-3303700-9007

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Wastewater CIP / Rowlett Creek WWTP Trickling Filter Distribution Arms Project

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP - Page 255

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.i.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GP&L Transmission and Substation Technical Consulting Services Change Order No. 1

Submitted By:

Charles Chapman, GP&L Transmission Director

Bid Number:

0945-24

Purchase Justification:

The purpose of this request is to obtain change order No. 1 to Purchase order 36951 issued for technical consulting services for GP&L and TMPA Transmission and Substation operations and CIP projects. GP&L and TMPA project activities have created a substantial increase to the number of field and office personnel needed under this contract. This change order will apply to each of the available renewals for these services.

Evaluation:

Principle Services, LLC. was awarded the original PO 36951 in the amount of $2,000,000 at the September 3, 2024 City Council Meeting. As competitive bids were not received for the change order, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Principle Services, LLC.

All

$2,000,000.00

TOTAL:

$2,000,000.00

Basis for Award:

Change Order

Purchase Requisition #:

53365

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

N/A

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

N/A

Proposed Balance:

N/A

Account #:

Various

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Term Contract sets price but does not commit funds. Expenses will be charged to GP&L Operating, CIP Transmission Program, and/or CIP Substations Program account(s) as incurred.

Budget Type:

Operating Budget
CIP

Fiscal Year:

2024-25

Document Location:

Op. - Page 251; Proposed CIP - Pages 278 & 284

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/05/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.j.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GP&L Brand Road Underground Electric Distribution Relocations

Submitted By:

Jonas Whitehead, GP&L Distribution Director

Bid Number:

0469-25

Purchase Justification:

The purpose of this bid is to obtain construction labor for the relocation of GP&L distribution underground services as part of the City of Garland Brand Road Widening project.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Two (2) bids were received and evaluated based on the published criteria. HGR Cement submitted an incomplete bid and was deemed non-responsive. Tri-Con Services, Inc. received the highest evaluated score, offering the Best Value for the City.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Tri-Con Services, Inc.

All

$517,855.00

TOTAL:

$517,855.00

Basis for Award:

Best Value

Purchase Requisition #:

51836

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$1,702,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$1,122,816

Proposed Balance:

$579,184

Account #:

210-3299-3149601-7111

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Electric CIP / GP&L Transmission Lines Program

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Proposed CIP - Page 278

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.k.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Replace Firewheel Old Course Golf Greens

Submitted By:

Doug Swenson, Operations Financial Coordinator

Bid Number:

0758-25

Purchase Justification:

The golf greens on the Old Course are being overtaken by a variety of other grasses, which not only disrupt the playability and ball roll, but have also resulted in a considerable reduction of the putting green area. Additionally, there is an excessive build-up of organic matter, to the point where traditional methods like core aeration and sand topdressing are no longer sufficient to address the issue. This project covers the cost to replace all 18 greens on the course.

Evaluation:

The demolition and replacement of the Old Course golf greens is available from Greenscapes Six through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contracts 705-23 and 706-23. As competitive bids were not received, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Greenscapes Six

All

$1,204,500.00

TOTAL:

$1,204,500.00

Basis for Award:

Cooperative Purchase

Purchase Requisition #:

53420

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$5,342,000

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$4,902,359

Proposed Balance:

$369,141

Account #:

256-4419-3653300-9017

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Firewheel Golf/ Firewheel irrgation

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Pg.152

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/06/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

03/04/2025

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.l.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Firewheel Golf Park - Greens Mowers

Submitted By:

Doug Swenson, Operations Financial Coordinator

Bid Number:

0726-25

Purchase Justification:

Purchasing one new greens mower and replacing four greens mowers that have been in use for over 13 years and have exceeded their expected life cycle.

Evaluation:

The greens mowers are available from Professional Turf Products through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract 706-23. As competitive bids were not received, a Bid Recap is not included.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Professional Turf Products

All

$279,117.75

TOTAL:

$279,117.75

Basis for Award:

Cooperative Purchase

Purchase Requisition #:

53377

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$849,178

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$714,053

Proposed Balance:

$135,125

Account #:

256-4419-365218-9007

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Firewheel CIP/Firewheel/Equipment

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

Pg.151

Budget Director Approval:

Matthew Watson

Approval Date:

03/06/2025

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

02/27/2025

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 3.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

Request for Development Assistance from Trilogy - BRD Acquisitions, LLC

Submitted By:

Ayako Schuster, Economic Development Director

Strategic Focus Area:

Growing Economic Base
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers

Issue/Summary

Council is requested to consider a development incentive request from Trilogy - BRD Acquisitions, LLC, in regard to a 178-acre residential development in the former Eastern Hills Country Club.

Background

Trilogy Investment Co is partnering with PulteGroup, Inc to develop the former Eastern Hills Country Club with 300 new single-family homes on 178 acres. PulteGroup, founded in 1950, is the nation's third-largest home builder with operations in over 40 major cities in the US. Eastern Hills County Club opened with an 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, pool and clubhouse in 1954 and filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Trilogy is under contract to purchase the site from My Possibilities, a non-profit organization headquartered in Plano, who acquired the property in 2018. Prior to My Possibilities' acquisition of the Country Club, Henry S. Miller proposed to redevelop the site into a new home community with 550 homes in 2015, due to community response, this plan was deemed to not fit the area. The current new proposed development would align with the PD which was approved in October 2018 after additional community input. The PD allows for up to 300 single-family homes that will range in size from 1,700 square feet to 2,000 square feet. The development also involves a minimum of 35% of the site being open space and/or landscape buffers, such as lawns, lake, trails, and amenities. The development is projected to create approximately $150 million in new tax value for the city.

Consideration / Recommendation

Approval of the incentive agreement with Trilogy - BRD Acquisition, LLC. The agreement includes a rebate of all development fees paid by the developer up to $3.4 million, with the rebate to be paid out per home constructed.

Attachments

Proposed Economic Development Incentive Agreement

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 4.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

Request for Development Assistance from Garage of America

Submitted By:

Ayako Schuster, Economic Development Director

Strategic Focus Area:

Growing Economic Base
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers

Issue/Summary

Council is requested to consider a development incentive request from Garage of America in regard to an 8-acre self-storage condo development on President George Bush Turnpike and Brand Road.

Background

The Garage of America owns five parcels adjacent to the GRCTC facility on the President George Bush Turnpike equaling 13.4 acres, and is proposing to develop an 8-acre site for luxury garage condo suites, consisting of 3 buildings, approximately 120,000 square feet. The development will contain 72 garage suites (79,040 sq. ft.) and 10 flex warehouse units (38,970 sq. ft.) for sale. The estimated tax valuation of the completed project is $33 million, which will bring an estimated tax value of $227,616.00 annually to the City of Garland. Zoning was approved in September 2023 (PD 23-17), which will allow auto repair, general office, contractor's office/warehouse and retail use.
The City of Garland will rebate 50% of tree mitigation fees. The maximum rebate amount is $190,000.00. A $33 million DCAD valuation will be required for the incentive payment.
The Council was briefed previously on this item at the March 3, 2025 Work Session.

Consideration / Recommendation

Approval of the incentive agreement with Garage of America. The agreement includes a rebate of 50% of Tree Mitigation Fees paid by the developer up to $190,000, with $33 million DCAD valuation.

Attachments

Garages of America- 380 Incentive Agreement

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 5.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

GDC Amendment ORD 25-01

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

Issue/Summary

GDC Amendment Ordinance 25-01

Background

GDC Amendment Ordinance 25-01 was approved via public hearing during the March 4, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.

Consideration / Recommendation

Consider adoption of the attached ordinance.

Attachments

GDC Amendment ORD 25-01 Ordinance

Exhibit A Ch. 2 Land Use Matrix

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 6.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

GPS Staff Report: Garland's Pathway to Success

Strategic Focus Area:

Growing Economic Base
Commercially Thriving Downtown
Well-Maintained City Infrastructure
Arts, and Events
Safe Community
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers
Reliable, Cost Efficient Utility Services
Customer-Focused City Services
Sound Governance and Finances
Future-Focused City Organization

Issue/Summary

The City Council will received a presentation on GPS: Garland's Pathway to Success during the March 17 work session, followed by a request for formal adoption on the March 18 consent agenda. The GPS serves as a strategic framework aligning City operations with Council priorities, ensuring a clear, actionable roadmap for policy implementation, resource allocation, and performance accountability. Developed through collaboration with City leadership and Team Garland, the GPS defines ten strategic focus areas, each supported by specific destinations and actions that guide citywide initiatives. This framework is designed to be a dynamic, evolving document that integrates governance, infrastructure, economic development, public safety, and quality-of-life enhancements into a cohesive strategy. Departmental work plans and the FY2026 budget will be structured around the GPS to maintain alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.

Background

To ensure effective governance and accountability, a structured implementation framework is being developed to clarify roles and responsibilities at all levels of the organization. The City Council provides strategic oversight, while the City Manager and leadership team drive execution through departmental initiatives, data-driven performance tracking, and continuous improvement efforts. Additional initiatives in the works will help leverage automation, analytics, and process enhancements to support GPS objectives. Regular reporting to the Council, including semi-annual updates, will ensure transparency and adaptability to evolving priorities. Council's formal adoption of the GPS will solidify its role as a guiding document for decision-making, operational planning, and long-term community development.

Consideration / Recommendation

Formally adopt the strategic framework of the GPS as presented by staff.

Attachments

GPS: Garland's Pathway to Success 2025

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 7.a.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Title:

School Street Alley Petition Public Hearing for Levying of Assessments

Submitted By:

Michael Polocek, Engineering Director

Strategic Focus Area:

Well-Maintained City Infrastructure
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers
Customer-Focused City Services

Issue/Summary

Council is requested to hold a Public Hearing and consider whether to levy assessments for the School Street Alley Petition Project.

Background

At the March 4, 2025 Regular Session, the Council approved a Determination of Necessity for the School Street Alley Improvements and ordered a Public Hearing for the Levying of Assessments for the project in accordance with the City Charter.  As part of the March 4, 2025 Council Meeting, a Public Hearing was ordered for March 18, 2025 to consider the levying of assessments for the alley improvements.  The Property owners were notified of the Public Hearing through certified U.S. mail.  The notice of the Public Hearing was also advertised in the Daily Commercial Record/Dallas Morning News, three (3) times on February 21, February 28 and March 7.

According to the City Charter, an assessment may not exceed the enhanced value of the property. The City hired BBG Real Estate Services (BBG), an independent appraiser, to determine the enhanced value of the School Street properties. BBG's study, concludes the enhanced values of the three (3) residential properties exceed the assessed values based on design and construction of the alley.  Therefore, the original assessed values remain applicable.

A CIP Budget Amendment will be brought forward to City Council for consideration at a later date to formally appropriate $200,000 for the Petition Alley Program anticipated to be expended in 2025.  Interest Earnings will be used to fund the project in 2025 if approved.

Consideration / Recommendation

Hold and close a Public Hearing for and adopt an Ordinance for the Levying of Assessments for the School Street Alley Petition project behind the addresses located at 401, 405 and 409 School Street.

Attachments

School Street Alley Ordinance

Alley Petition

School Street Location Map

GARLAND
PLANNING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 7.b.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

GDC Amendment ORD 25-03

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

REQUEST

A public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 2, Division 5 Telecommunications Towers and Antennas and Chapter 2, Attachment 1 – Land Use Matrix as it relates to Antenna, Commercial use.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On February 24, 2025, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Approval of amendments to Chapter 2, Division 5 Telecommunications Towers and Antennas and Chapter 2, Attachment 1 – Land Use Matrix as it relates to Antenna, Commercial use.

BACKGROUND

The Development Services Committee has recently evaluated the regulations related to Telecommunications Towers and Antennas and reported out to City Council recommending the following updates:

Specific Use Provision should be required for all commercial antennas (but not private antennas)
The following distance requirement should be removed:
- freestanding commercial antenna support structures must be a minimum distance of five thousand feet from another wireless telecommunications antenna.

The City Council members unanimously conveyed that they were in favor of considering these changes, which is why, staff is bringing forward the ordinance amendment.

Attachments

GDC Amendment ORD 25-03 Ordinance

GDC Amendment ORD 25-03 R&M

GARLAND
PLANNING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 8.a.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Z 23-38 Hugo Olvera Galindo (District 5)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

REQUEST

Hold a public hearing and consider approval of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 76-15 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use.

LOCATION
977 West Centerville Road, Suite 6

OWNER

Trien Nguyen

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On February 24, 2025, the Plan Commission, by a vote of seven (7) to two (2), recommended approval of a Specific Use Provision (SUP) and the associated concept plan for a Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment Use. In addition, the Plan Commission recommended a three (3) year time frame and hours of operation limited to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

During the February 24th Plan Commission meeting, staff recommended denial of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 76-15 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use. The proposed Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use is not consistent with the Future Land Use Map and not compatible with the surrounding areas. However, staff acknowledges that the potential impact of the use may be minimal with the restricted hours of operation as recommended by the Plan Commission. Additionally, the three-year time frame per that recommendation would allow the City to reevaluate the use and its impact within a short period of time.

BACKGROUND

The subject property is developed within a shopping center. The applicant proposes to open a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use in one of the suites (Suite #6). Per the GDC, the Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use is only allowed by Specific Use Provision (SUP).

SITE DATA

The subject site is an approximately 256 square feet studio, within a 5,325 square feet suite, within a 90,459 square feet shopping center and has approximately 690 linear feet of frontage along West Centerville Road and 337 linear feet along Marketplace Drive. The site can be accessed from three points along West Centerville Road and one point along Marketplace Drive. The site is also accessible from mutual access drives to the East as there is a neighboring shopping center there.

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

The site is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 76-15. This is a mixed use Planned Development where there is an apartment area to the North and a retail area on the Southern half of the site. The subject site is located within the retail area and follows the Community Retail (CR) District as the base zoning. The Community Retail (CR) District is intended to accommodate a variety of retail, service, and business establishments that may or may not be designed in a shopping center configuration. The district may be used as a transition district between lower intensity retail or office uses and more intense uses. A Community Retail (CR) District is generally appropriate along major transportation corridors but is generally not appropriate in proximity to low-density residential districts without significant buffering and screening features. An example of allowed use in a CR district is a retail shopping area that may be large in scale with very limited or no outside storage. Traffic generated by uses in a Community Retail (CR) District must be focused onto the major thoroughfare network. Development in a Community Retail (CR) District may not be designed in a manner that increases traffic through residential areas.

CONSIDERATIONS

Specific Use Provision:

The applicant is requesting the SUP to be ten (10) years. The SUP time period guide recommends a period of 5-10 years. However, during the Plan Commission meeting, the applicant was amenable to a reduced timeframe.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

Section 2.52 (A) (6) of the Garland Development Code requires a 500 feet distance separation between tattoo shops and daycares, residences, places of worship, public or private schools, public parks or hospitals, senior living facility, or other tattooing/body piercing establishment. Although the proposed use will not be within 500 feet of the named uses, residences are located directly North of this site. The properties to the North are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-5 and contains multi-family. The properties to the East are also zoned Planned Development (PD) District 76-15, containing a shopping center with a mix of uses like restaurant, medical clinic, retail, office, personal services, and more. The properties to the South are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 91-20, Planned Development (PD) District 88-40, and Planned Development (PD) District 74-35. These properties contain multi-family, medical office/clinic, grocery store, personal services, retail, and restaurants. Finally, the properties to the West are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-20 and 80-43. These contain a restaurant with a drive-through, personal services, and office space.

There are a variety of residential areas located near this site, and the proposed use is not compatible with those areas.

Attachments

Z 23-38 Location Map

Z 23-38 SUP Conditions

Z 23-38 Concept Plan

Z 23-38 R&M

Z 23-38 Responses

Z 23-38 Staff Presentation

GARLAND
PLANNING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 8.b.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Z 24-29 Nayeb Management, LLC (District 5)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

REQUEST

Hold a public hearing and consider approval of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use.

LOCATION
1350 Northwest Highway, Suite #107

OWNER

1350 NW, LLC

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On February 24, 2025, the Plan Commission, by a vote of eight (8) to one (1), recommended approval a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for a Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment Use and the associated concept plan. In addition, the Plan Commission recommended a five (5) year time frame, and hours of operation limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Finally, screening must be provided, up to staff's discretion, in order to conceal the work area of the Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment from the outside.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

During the February 24th Plan Commission meeting, staff recommended denial of 1) a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59 and 2) a Concept Plan for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use. The proposed Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use is not consistent with the Future Land Use Map, not compatible with the surrounding areas, and the city cannot regulate the percent of medical purpose uses in the proposed suite. However, staff acknowledges that the potential impact of the use may be minimal with the restricted hours of operation as recommended by Plan Commission. Additionally, the five year time frame per that recommendation would allow the City to reevaluate the use and its impact within a short period of time.

BACKGROUND

The subject property is developed within a shopping center. The applicant proposes to open a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use in one of the suites. Per the GDC, the Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment Use is only allowed by Specific Use Provision (SUP). During the February 10th Planning Commission meeting, it was agreed that the case be postponed as the applicant proposes to use most of their business for medical appointments. The Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment definition does not include tattooing for medical purposes (such as for reconstructive or plastic surgery) or the application of permanent cosmetics (as defined in Chapter 6 of this GDC), which is allowed as an accessory use in any personal service establishment that is related to personal appearance (such as, hair salons, nail salons, waxing or tanning salons, or spas), subject to the establishment, employees, or persons providing a regulated service therein, having a valid state license at all times, where a license is required by state law." This type of business would fall under the Personal Services Use which does not require a Specific Use Provision (SUP).

After consulting the Building Inspections Department, it was discovered that there would be no way to regulate that most of the business would be dedicated toward medical tattoo appointments. Upon receiving this information, it was decided that they would need to continue with their SUP process as they would still be classified as a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment.

SITE DATA

The subject site is an approximately 1,048 square feet suite within a 1.787-acre property and has approximately 450 linear feet of frontage along Northwest Highway and 170 linear feet along Saturn Road. The site can be accessed from two points along Northwest Highway and one point along Saturn Road. The site is also accessible from two mutual access drives that continue East to other commercial developments.

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

The site is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59. This is a mixed use Planned Development where there is an apartment area to the South and a retail area on the Northern half of the site. The subject site is located within the retail area and follows the Community Retail (CR) District as the base zoning. The Community Retail (CR) District is intended to accommodate a variety of retail, service, and business establishments that may or may not be designed in a shopping center configuration. The district may be used as a transition district between lower intensity retail or office uses and more intense uses. A Community Retail (CR) District is generally appropriate along major transportation corridors but is generally not appropriate in proximity to low-density residential districts without significant buffering and screening features. An example of allowed use in a CR district is a retail shopping area that may be large in scale with very limited or no outside storage. Traffic generated by uses in a Community Retail (CR) District must be focused onto the major thoroughfare network. Development in a Community Retail (CR) District may not be designed in a manner that increases traffic through residential areas.

CONSIDERATIONS

Specific Use Provision:

The applicant is requesting the SUP to be ten (10) years. The SUP time period guide recommends a period of 5-10 years. However, during the Plan Commission meeting, the applicant was amenable to a reduced timeframe.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

Section 2.52 (A) (6) of the Garland Development Code requires a 500 feet distance separation between tattoo shops and daycare facilities, residences, places of worship, public or private schools, public parks or hospitals, senior living facility, or other tattooing/body piercing establishment. Although the proposed use will not be within 500 feet of the named uses, a daycare is located directly north, and residences are located directly south of this site. The properties to the North are zoned Community Retail (CR) District and contain retail, office, restaurant, a daycare center, and a veterinary clinic. The properties to the East are also zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59, containing a shopping center with a mix of uses like restaurant, medical clinic, retail, office, personal services, and more. The properties to the South are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 82-59 and contains multi-family. Finally, the properties to the east are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 83-38 and Planned Development (PD) District 69-31 which contain the Texas Department of Public Safety, indoor recreation, personal services, restaurant, retail, and more.

There are a variety of residential areas located near this site, and the proposed use is not compatible with those areas.

Attachments

Z 24-29 Location Map

Z 24-29 SUP Conditions

Z 24-29 Concept Plan

Z 24-29 R&M

Z 24-29 Responses

Z 24-29 Staff Presentation

GARLAND
PLANNING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 8.c.

Meeting Date:

03/18/2025

Item Title:

Z 24-41 Development Engineering Consultants, LLC (District 1)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

REQUEST

Hold a public hearing and consider approval of 1) an Amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 00-39 for a Landscape Nursery (retail) Use and 2) a Concept Plan for a Landscape Nursery (retail) Use.

LOCATION
4400 President George Bush Highway

OWNER

BOKF, National Association, d/b/a Bank of Texas, Trustee Oliver, Dewey Mayor Foundation

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On February 24, 2025, the Plan Commission, by a vote of five (5) to four (4), recommended denial of a Planned Development (PD) Amendment and Concept Plan for a Landscape Nursery (retail) Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 00-39.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff does not have a recommendation on this item. The use may be compatible with the general vision of the comprehensive plan and surrounding areas, but it does not contribute positively toward achieving the City's goal of creating a destination for this area.

BACKGROUND

The subject property is currently an undeveloped tract of land within Planned Development (PD) District 00-39. The Planned Development allows for a variety of other uses that are permitted in the Community Retail (CR) District. It does not currently allow a Landscape Nursery (retail) Use.

SITE DATA

The subject site is a four (4.00) acres undeveloped tract of land and has approximately 440 linear feet of frontage along North President George Bush Highway and 525 curvilinear feet along River Oaks Parkway. The site can be accessed from one point along North President George Bush Highway and one point along River Oaks Parkway.

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

The site is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 00-39. This site's base zoning is Community Retail (CR). The Community Retail (CR) District is intended to accommodate a variety of retail, service, and business establishments that may or may not be designed in a shopping center configuration. The district may be used as a transition district between lower intensity retail or office uses and more intense uses. A Community Retail (CR) District is generally appropriate along major transportation corridors but is generally not appropriate in proximity to low-density residential districts without significant buffering and screening features. An example of allowed use in a CR district is a retail shopping area that may be large in scale with very limited or no outside storage. Traffic generated by uses in a Community Retail (CR) District must be focused onto the major thoroughfare network. Development in a Community Retail (CR) District may not be designed in a manner that increases traffic through residential areas.

CONSIDERATIONS

Planned Development:

The applicant is requesting the Landscape Nursery (retail) Use to be permitted by right as the use is not currently allowed in Planned Development (PD) District 00-39.
Under Planned Development (PD) District 00-39, three access points onto River Oaks Parkway are allowed. If approved and developed, this site would have the second access point on River Oaks.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Future Land Use Map of the Envision Garland Plan recommends Community Centers for the subject site. Community centers are areas with compact development, primarily non-residential, which serves nearby neighborhoods with a mix of uses that include retail, office, multi-family, and entertainment.

It is envisioned that retail centers such as these promote high quality retail and service uses which promote placemaking and desirable destinations. This is a prime location for Garland with access and visibility from President George Bush Highway, which is why, it is important to enable highly desirable uses on this property to meet the city's vision. While the proposed use may not be inconsistent with the general vision of the comprehensive plan, it does not have the potential to create the activity center that this critical corridor is envisioned to have.

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

The properties to the North are zoned Planned Development (PD) District 86-83/87-43 and contain a Single-Family-7 subdivision. The properties to the East and West will remain Planned Development (PD) District 00-39 and vacant. Finally, the properties to the South are across President George Bush Highway and contain vacant land zoned Planned Development (PD) District 23-17 and 95-2. The surrounding uses are largely restaurant or retail. The Landscape Nursery (retail) is generally compatible with the surrounding areas.

Attachments

Z 24-41 Location Map

Z 24-41 PD Conditions

Z 24-41 Concept Plan

Z 24-41 R&M

Z 24-41 Staff Presentation