Argyle public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council approved measures to oppose the Ramhorn Hill-Dunham transmission line, including hiring legal and PR representation. The council also approved a street design for Gateway Boulevard and a sign package for Harvest Town Center.
- Approved Resolution 2022-47 recommending an alternate alignment for the Ramhorn Hill-Dunham transmission line (5-0)
- Appointed Thomas Brocato as attorney and hired DFW Strategic Communications for the transmission line project (5-0)
- Denied Ordinance Amendment TDS-22-004 regarding Commercial Bufferyards (5-0)
- Tabled Future Land Use Plan amendment FLUP-22-001 and Zoning Change Request Z-22-001 for Planning and Zoning Commission review (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-49 for Gateway Boulevard street design (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-48 requesting a forensic audit of Denton County ESD No. 1 and Argyle Fire District Inc. (5-0)
- Approved large-scale development sign package for Harvest Town Center (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-45 regarding ARPA-SLFRF federal civil rights compliance and Resolution 2022-46 proclaiming Arbor Day (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed Oncor Ramhorn Hill- Dunham 345 KV transmission line project. Residents spoke in opposition to the project and Oncor's suggested location. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended denying a zoning change and land use amendment for a 92.656-acre tract. It also recommended denying an ordinance amendment regarding commercial bufferyards. Approval was recommended for a lighted sports court and a sign package for Harvest Town Center.
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended approval of SUP-22-002 for lighted sports court at 1302 Rolling Acres Drive with four conditions (6-0)
- Recommended denial of FLUP-22-001 land use amendment for 92.656-acre tract (6-0)
- Recommended denial of Z-22-001 zoning change from Agricultural to Single Family-1 acre for 92.656-acre tract (6-0)
- Recommended denial of TDS-22-004 ordinance amendment regarding Commercial Bufferyards (5-1)
- Recommended approval of Harvest Town Center large-scale development sign package with two variances (6-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-27 to increase the property tax exemption for disabled persons and persons age 65 or older from $100,000 to $150,000 for the 2023 tax year. Council also approved a noise variance for road construction and appointed a representative to the TEX-21 Coalition.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-27 increasing property tax exemption for disabled persons and seniors from $100,000 to $150,000 (4-0)
- Approved noise variance for C Taylor and Hickory Hill road projects allowing work 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (4-0)
- Appointed Councilmember Schmidt as alternate representative for TEX-21 Coalition (4-0)
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a specific use permit for a self-service car wash and allocated funds for small business grants and school districts using Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Council also approved changes to town development standards and modified Town Hall operating hours. A proposed increase to property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled persons was tabled.
- Approved Specific Use Permit for self-service car wash at North Avalon Addition (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-26 amending Town Development Standards for plats and corner lot setbacks (4-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Argyle ISD renovation project, reducing fee to not exceed $25,000 (4-0)
- Approved Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2 for US 377 relocation project (4-0)
- Approved up to $250,000 for Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program (4-0)
- Approved $50,000 from recovery funds divided between Argyle ISD and Liberty Christian (4-0)
- Approved 4.5-day work week for Town Hall starting January 15 (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2022-27 regarding property tax exemption increase (4-0)
Crime Control & Prevention District
The Argyle Crime Control and Prevention District approved a $5,000 funding request for a Motorola APX 6000 hand-held radio. The board also elected its President and Vice-President for FY2023 and accepted the July 28, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Accepted July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Bill Reaves as President (unanimous)
- Elected Phillip Mullen as Vice-President (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 funding request for Motorola APX 6000 hand-held radio (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a side-yard setback on a 2.25-acre lot at 202 Cook Street. The board will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Public hearing on a side-yard setback variance for Lot 1R, Block A, Optimal Holdings, LLC Addition, located at 202 Cook Street, zoned Community Facilities (CF).
- Applicant is CDI Cook Street, LLC.
- Consideration of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a side and rear-yard setback variance for a 2.25-acre lot at 202 Cook Street. The property is owned by CDI Cook Street, LLC and is zoned Community Facilities (CF).
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved side and rear-yard setback variance for 202 Cook Street [ZBA-22-006] (4-0)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance to reduce the required side-yard setback from 100 feet to 19 feet on a 2.25-acre lot at 202 Cook Street. The property currently has a nonconforming structure that predates the adjacent residential development. The applicant seeks to eliminate the nonconforming status to allow rebuilding if the building is substantially damaged.
- Public hearing and action on side-yard setback variance for 202 Cook Street (ZBA-22-006)
- Approval of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council
Town Council approved a contract for a Comprehensive Plan update and established a Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Council also changed its regular meeting schedule to once per month starting in January.
- Approved October 3 and October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-44 for Comprehensive Plan Update agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (4-0)
- No action taken on tree reforestation fund policy
- Tabled independent audit scope for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
- Approved Ordinance 2022-23 to create a five-member Zoning Board of Adjustment with two alternates (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-24 to move regular meetings to the third Monday of each month starting January (4-0)
- Approved use of thirteen flags in outdoor Veteran's Memorial Display and requested a new memorial for the Dias (3-1)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval of a self-service carwash and updates to town development standards regarding plats and corner lot setbacks. A request for a lighted sports court was tabled pending further technical information. The Commission also elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
- Recommended approval of self-service carwash (SUP-22-003) with operating hours of 7 AM to 7 PM (3-2)
- Recommended approval of ordinance amendment (TDS-22-005) regarding plat information and corner lot setbacks (5-0)
- Tabled lighted sports court permit (SUP-22-002) for 1302 Rolling Acres Drive until December 7, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Elected Casey Stewart as Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Paul Kula as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
- Did not support a change to the street design for Gateway Boulevard
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a side and rear-yard setback variance for a 1.89-acre lot at 352 Old Justin Road, zoned Agricultural. The applicants, Jonathan and Crystal Susong, are seeking the variance for Lot 2 of Golden Anvil Estates. The board will also consider approval of the August 15, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Side and rear-yard setback variance for 352 Old Justin Road (ZBA-22-005)
- Approval of August 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Property is 1.89 acres, zoned Agricultural (A)
- Applicants: Jonathan and Crystal Susong
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Jonathan and Crystal Susong for a 1.89-acre lot at 352 Old Justin Road. The applicants seek a reduction of the required 50-foot side and rear setbacks to 10 feet to build a 40x70 barndominium-style garage and guest home. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing and action on a side and rear-yard setback variance for Lot 2, Golden Anvil Estates, 352 Old Justin Road (ZBA-22-005)
- Consider approval of August 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a side-yard setback variance for a property at 800 Hickory Hill Road. The applicants, Chad and Lori Jacobson, are requesting a reduced setback of 30 feet instead of the required 50 feet to build a primary residence.
- Public hearing for side-yard setback variance at 800 Hickory Hill Road (ZBA-22-004)
- Proposed primary residence: 2 stories, 11,358 square feet, and 29 feet 6 inches in height
- Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a side-yard setback variance. The applicants, Chad and Lori Jacobson, are requesting the variance for an 8.93-acre lot located on the south side of Hickory Hill Road.
- Side-yard setback variance for 800 Hickory Hill Road (Lot 1, Block A, Moilan Addition)
- Approval of June 6, 2022, Zoning Board of Adjustments Regular Meeting Minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 3.93-acre agricultural lot. The applicants are seeking a side-yard setback of 36 feet 1 inch instead of the 50 feet required by Ordinance 2021-22.
- Public hearing for side-yard setback variance at 610 Gibbons Road (ZBA-22-002)
- Approval of January 3, 2022 meeting minutes