FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2012 BOOK 40 PAGE 399

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1 FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2012 BOOK 40 PAGE 399 THE FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING HELD ON THE 19 th DAY OF APRIL, 2012, IN THE FLOWER MOUND TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 2121 CROSS TIMBERS ROAD IN THE TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND, COUNTY OF DENTON, TEXAS AT 6:00 P.M. The Town Council met in a work session with the following members present: Melissa Northern Mayor Al Filidoro Mayor Pro Tem Steve Lyda Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (arrived at 6:14 p.m.) Kendra Stephenson Councilmember Place 1 Tom Hayden Councilmember Place 5 With the following members absent: Mark Wise Councilmember Place 3 constituting a quorum with the following members of the Town Staff participating: Harlan Jefferson Town Manager Theresa Scott Town Secretary Alan Lathrom Town Attorney Chuck Springer Assistant Town Manager/CFO Gary Sims Executive Director of Community Services Doug Powell Executive Director of Development Services A. CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER Mayor Northern called the work session to order at 6:04 p.m. B./C INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG Mayor Northern gave the invocation and led the pledges D. WORK SESSION ITEM 1. Provide direction regarding the Community Built Playground concept for The Heritage Park of Flower Mound. Staff presentation Mr. Sims provided a presentation identifying the location of the park and playground, the concept behind the community built playground, the design process, and the overall design concept. He provided a timeline regarding construction and announced there are volunteer opportunities available. Dennis Wille, Leathers and Associates, Ithaca, New York Mr. Wille provided information about the company, examples of other playgrounds they ve done, and various elements that can be incorporated into the design. He pointed out designs are based on the imagination of the children and community input. He summarized the process that occurs in these types of projects from start to finish.

2 FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2012 BOOK 40 PAGE 400 Mr. Wille responded to questions from Council members related to: fencing height exterior fencing encompassing the playground types of trees that will be incorporated availability of drinking fountains inside the playground area shaded areas for playground equipment or seating annual maintenance cost materials being used Comments or request from Council: benches near the front for parents to sit and positioned under the trees 6 fence height for exterior fencing for safety reasons a few picnic tables on the interior for sanitary purposes given the local elements such as the water tower, perhaps one of the buildings could resemble the Presbyterian Church, or incorporate a mound into the design Norma Krueger, 3800 Hide-a-Way Ln, Flower Mound (Steering Committee Chair for Fort Wildflower Playground) Ms. Krueger provided a fence picket sample that is expected to be used at the playground. 2. Presentation regarding development plans for Lakeside DFW. Mayor Northern offered her comments related to the Lakeside DFW project and the potential impact on the community. Furthermore, she commented it s important for the Town to conduct the necessary due diligence in the process to make sure it is successful. Staff presentation Mr. Powell provided background information, location, zoning, and boundaries associated with the project. Mr. Powell responded to questions from Council members related to: the existing hotel site plan Richard Myers, Realty Capital Management, 8333 Douglas Ave, Ste 110, Dallas, TX Mr. Myers provided the following presentation:

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15 FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2012 BOOK 40 PAGE 413 Dan Quinto, President, Roaring Brook Development Company, 101 Summit Ave, Ste 606, Fort Worth, TX Mr. Quinto provided some background information related to his role in the project. He expressed some concern related to the 54 engineering requirements as part of the Town s Mixed Use Ordinance, and SMARTGrowth, and questioned if they would be able to accommodate all of the items necessary. Mr. Quinto and Mr. Powell responded to questions from Council members related to: traffic studies mixed use ordinance standards and opportunity for flexibility time lines Mr. Jefferson pointed out there is a pre-application process that could potentially offer some solutions to their concerns; however, this meeting hasn t taken place. Mr. Quinto and Mr. Myers responded to questions from Council members related to: design standards mixed use code with regard to variances form based code lake access points phasing of various buildings school district impact estimated tax value number of floors for the condo towers

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