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Prozisian said the site is at the southeast corner of West Bear Creek and Westmoreland and “they are removing the town homes … they want to put more single family home, detached single family home, instead of attached single family home, which reduces the density.” He said the applicant is requesting an increase in multifamily units from 368 to 400 but that the change from attached to detached single‑family units reduces the project’s overall density.

The staff presentation included a side‑by‑side table comparing the originally approved PD and the new proposal. Prozisian said the original plan included townhomes and single‑family units totaling about 495 residential units in the residential portion, with 368 multifamily units in the apartment area; under the new plan, detached single‑family units would replace the townhomes and the staff counted about 98 fewer single‑family units overall while multifamily units would increase by about 32.

Councilmembers asked about building height and circulation. Prozisian said the multifamily buildings are planned as three stories under the current amendment and that “the increase in the number is not significant to require 4 story,” but he added that any change to four stories would require Council approval. He also said the applicant revised some street layouts to eliminate cul‑de‑sac dead ends and to improve internal connectivity.

On landscaping and parking, Prozisian said the applicant submitted a revised PD document that deviates from the original standards; staff returned comments and “we are insisting to stay with the … criteria … defined for the landscape and parking on the original PD.” He said staff had not yet received a final response from the applicant.

Councilmembers pressed for market data supporting the developer’s pivot away from townhomes. Prozisian said the new engineer told staff that the developer’s market view is that townhome demand is stronger closer to major downtowns rather than in suburban locations; Prozisian said the developer has not provided the market study to staff. Councilmember Michelle Hale asked staff to request a more detailed landscape plan because of concerns about tree stands and buffers between parks/detention areas and private backyards.

Prozisian said the park/open‑space layout was changed back toward the original approved plan in part, and that some green areas function as detention ponds but would remain open and could be used informally as play space. He said the applicant has not yet selected a builder. Prozisian concluded that staff supports the project conceptually and will return to Council when staff and the applicant agree on a final PD amendment to be presented for formal action.

The item was informational; no vote was held. The Council did not set a date for a formal public hearing or final action during the work session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Glenn Heights - City Council Work Session - Feb 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parvis Prozisian, Director of Planning and Development Services, told the Glenn Heights City Council that the ownership of the Valencia Estates planned development has changed and the new owner is seeking a planned‑development amendment that substitutes detached single‑family houses for previously proposed townhomes.","taxTitle","Glenn Heights, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69451,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668633,"City secretary outlines options after Focus Daily ceased publication; Council leans toward daily legal notice paper",105,1966000,2071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1&start=1966&end=2071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1/thumbnail_1966000.jpg","/articles/6668633/Glenn-Heights/Dallas-County/Texas/City-secretary-outlines-options-after-Focus-Daily-ceased-publication-Council-leans-toward-daily-legal-notice-paper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668633-9b8b3447cdd6420ffc2a63d108d00480/orig.mp4?Expires=1775273447&Signature=fCZQ06P0oJR0YPCyJXFjkit1t6rqjZ6fW30GeDNNPVdDaR1Psugl6ByA6qov0q2GAoNyPHoBy3Duc-9RcoX9n3Hh3FBqqOoPi23KGuc-tz8MSLrDwxJ18DKg5Yo9NErk1wSQXGd~D8PpwO~1TPPPgBWvC~mJMw7mO~1crP1Yu94m6tdQ0ujBsw-MqE1kq0mCxHo2PkqeNhRzK2cTUTwh9FxOsA2B3RvjMnYk-lcb7-xP3TvHxd43U2gPnm9nOCOl5x3iGUB508deT409sP1iilhunl8-YLWpngHOISKFdVupoy8hPbVRXd0anVDcJNJ6AhTVRl7P-GXhUzdvup9JJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandy Brown, City Secretary, told the Council that state law requires the city to designate an official newspaper annually and that Focus Daily — the paper the city has used in recent years — stopped publishing on Dec. 11.

Brown and several neighboring city secretaries researched seven local newspapers and narrowed the options to three publications that meet state requirements and serve Glenn Heights: the Ellis County Press (weekly print, daily online), the Rambler (weekly print and online), and the Daily Commercial Record (daily print and online focused on legal notices). She said the Ellis County Press submitted a formal written proposal and would email its online edition to subscribers at no additional cost; the Rambler had been in talks to absorb Focus Daily but negotiations ceased; and the Daily Commercial Record publishes legal notices daily but relies on paid subscriptions for broader online access and lacks staff writers — it primarily republishes materials submitted by contracting cities.

Brown said City staff who prepare timely agenda items, bids and requests‑for‑proposals prefer a daily publication because weekly papers can miss short deadlines; Planning and Public Works staff were described as needing more timely publication options. Councilmembers discussed tradeoffs: weekly community papers may match the former Focus Daily format, while the Daily Commercial Record offers daily legal notice capability and could deliver physical copies to city facilities for public access.

Brown asked Council whether staff should solicit formal proposals and provide recommendations by email; Councilmembers signaled preference for a daily publication to support procurement and legal‑notice timelines. No formal designation or vote occurred during the work session; Brown said she will return with recommendation(s) and proposal details.","Brandy Brown presented three newspapers that meet Texas requirements for official city publication after Focus Daily stopped publishing; staff said the Ellis County Press, the Rambler, and the Daily Commercial Record meet requirements and recommended a daily paper for timely bid and notice posting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668637,"Parks and Recreation Board ordinance to be updated; Council to nominate board members by July 1",52,1846000,1898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1&start=1846&end=1898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1/thumbnail_1846000.jpg","/articles/6668637/Glenn-Heights/Dallas-County/Texas/Parks-and-Recreation-Board-ordinance-to-be-updated-Council-to-nominate-board-members-by-July-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668637-9006514261bb0e67d665ae2f5bacd5ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775273447&Signature=Itjp909y6LYDY7i5CeoiCqyRP4L4bEdCgP9TEZ5v8DThRJiY02Yk~VLkk9~U4R3LOAopB0vTgqbqRfreOXraLQa5n4bVNpeSNH1vrNk0rgro9v3fd4iqkeYLVIv8hSYCevxx8p1pLLwZkiU0GfQ9pPRquLxnAkKd8GoaMvr5wEsS2mBKpj8vZWYjNfIPcQi2~oHAvYBMY9~WsKHorHnHm6MTiGJ2Gyc~wmDp7urFYiSZ-o6lxI9bMYtGpZmB0YpKCK2Z-OiR6fLYzdOYntz9MqpLXReMYt59w~sjY2ITy~IOtyfWQJ6XdpTCJfp6kIK4WIAbcHyOgNBqmiaIc4smMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Barrett Albright of Parks and Recreation told the Council the department is preparing revisions to the Parks and Recreation Board ordinance that will emphasize the board’s advisory role and clarify appointment and term structure.

Albright said the updated ordinance will create a seven‑member board with staggered terms so that some members serve one, two and three‑year terms to create rotating membership. He said appointments are made by City Council and staff will provide suggestions for potential board members; under current ordinance terms begin July 1 so staff intends to have the ordinance in place and members assigned by that date.

Councilmember questions focused on term lengths and the staff explanation confirmed three‑year terms with staggered assignments established by council at appointment time. Albright said detailed ordinance language and candidate suggestions will be provided to Council in the coming months for formal action.

The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken at the work session.","Parks & Recreation staff said they will propose an updated ordinance to reframe the board as advisory, set staggered terms for seven members, and recommend candidates for appointment in time for July 1 term starts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668642,"Glenn Heights Fire Department launches free community CPR classes starting Feb. 13",38,1637000,1675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1&start=1637&end=1675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1/thumbnail_1637000.jpg","/articles/6668642/Glenn-Heights/Dallas-County/Texas/Glenn-Heights-Fire-Department-launches-free-community-CPR-classes-starting-Feb-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668642-0876246b78a42a8407e92daf411603c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775273447&Signature=lgBp2yQs7yWQp5p3ck7eGNf0icm66hg6BGt88KOYXtBqnLOHiS1SjXm7g5RyxSQrbLFeu7t~0lVQSl~CP3Ka1CTj7~WIRwTOo0RF8t9yCyX9FPoPAamA-jdFrxD4rMuEC6wHoexiH~-avy8lD2kQOw75XLxn0t4lLAZNGhcwpp15-aYH3KlIt75fomv5YVn8uSQWoiOFdTEGQSoyigl9rlM9dqSHXDfJHsfbfe~yltrSNgoegpXjdpdl5SJ2WCJsOR7zivnFGjzIOFkBOao0zxX4ClflAP2qbsFvIBYyR1TZ34TWKMfT~2sg76dzeUnlgm1YrrTpE4Q1gnIy7RoRKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Nick Williams told the council the department will offer a community CPR program that provides free CPR and AED training to residents at the Public Safety Center Emergency Operations Center from 6 to 9 p.m. on scheduled dates.

Williams listed class dates as February 13, April 17, June 19, August 14, October 16 and December 11, and said class size will range from about 12 to 24 attendees. He said the program “is not a card class. It's a certificate,” clarifying that the city is not issuing nationally recognized cards but will provide instruction and a certificate of completion.

To register, Williams said residents should use the fire department page on the city website under Community Risk Reduction Programs and follow the CPR link to choose dates. He said Glenn Heights residents have enrollment priority; if spaces remain about a week or two before a class, residents from neighboring cities such as DeSoto, Lancaster, Red Oak and Avila may be allowed to register. Williams said the department expects to post information on the fire department Facebook page as well.

Councilmembers asked whether first‑aid topics would be included; Williams said the department is working to add more first‑aid instruction over time, possibly including tourniquet application and bleeding control, and that Firefighter Lozcano is leading that effort. He said there is no lower age limit but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian when on city property.

The program was presented as informational; no Council action was required.","Fire Chief Nick Williams said the department will offer free CPR/AED classes six times a year at the Public Safety Center; registration is first‑come for Glenn Heights residents and classes will accept outsiders only after residents are registered.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668646,"Glenn Heights considers next steps after partner city pauses joint animal‑shelter project",178,898000,1076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1&start=898&end=1076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220224-54cd679e5785985f04a4f37a2b11d5e1/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6668646/Glenn-Heights/Dallas-County/Texas/Glenn-Heights-considers-next-steps-after-partner-city-pauses-joint-animalshelter-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668646-b89d0460dfd0b47733cbb0c8b40083bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775273447&Signature=f0BHyGu8ffqKzQzR1y8k8bpW5wHbCHPEzf0spIQ~-RftS~bNA4gdC-Xy1V7Yv~EyY7nR6uNv7M2FIfH45hkJBqyx1VeAn-3Id~59T04tmqpHl~H2~Q2MNHjIZ1Awp-XMvqrHvgucsY3ebPKifTYeKyqWyh6O4aggkpm5HzZKTtIjM4ybOzOZHFcsxPabece43-0l2i1nIrJXcA3ZztN4c9HawunHSE49iBoGvxEkU4kZYO8SiIjFRrw65crJCRZm84CyIvyNjdo72t~5vC-P2DQRPLtT5jQ0Oct3AhT7hmeXxGKm2eHXc~RU4kmyl3kRfCx1wRRVtLJPSvBzMG8C~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clifford Blackwell, Glenn Heights City Manager, told the council that a proposed partnership with the city of Hutchins to develop a shared animal shelter has been put on hold after Hutchins’ council voted 4–1 to temporarily nullify the potential partnership.

Blackwell said Hutchins had led solicitation of architectural firms and received about eight submittals; staff from both cities evaluated proposals and planned to forward top candidates to their respective councils. He said Hutchins’ recent action paused that joint selection process and left Glenn Heights “back to the drawing board.”

Blackwell outlined options for Council to consider: pursue a full‑service local shelter with renovation of the existing facility, or operate a holding/transport model while partnering with an external shelter for intake, adoption and veterinary services. He said the SPCA’s Dallas‑region senior vice president, Melissa Weber, was not able to enter a partnership but has put Glenn Heights in contact with the Pet Coalition of Ellis County as a local nonprofit resource. Blackwell said he also has reached out to the city of Avila (spelling as spoken) and to Congresswoman Crockett’s office to ask about federal funding.

On costs, Blackwell recounted that staff previously received a rehabilitation estimate of about $1,300,000 to bring the existing building “up to code” and to retrofit it as a full‑service shelter; he said that figure was a project total derived from a per‑square‑foot quote and that additional operational staffing and ongoing costs would be required for a full‑service facility. He told Council the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration conducts inspections and audits for facilities that perform euthanasia, so meeting statutory and building‑code standards would be necessary for a local full‑service shelter.

Blackwell proposed returning to Council in roughly a month with due diligence and options; he also said staff would aim to discuss the matter again at the Council’s March 4 meeting. No formal decision or vote was taken during the work session.

The discussion noted prior practice: after the city’s Tri‑Cities agreement ended, Glenn Heights had operated as a temporary holding site and transported animals to partner facilities. Blackwell said staff will continue outreach to nonprofits and neighboring municipalities while preparing cost and operational options for Council.","City manager said a potential partnership with Hutchins on a joint animal shelter paused after Hutchins voted to temporarily nullify the partnership; city staff are exploring alternatives including local shelter renovation, networked nonprofit partners, and federal funding inquiries.","actionData","errors"]

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