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City planning staff explained the action is a code update to allow future applicants to request a special permit for facilities that would stage, store, maintain and support drone operations. Staff emphasized the amendment does not approve any specific operator or location; it only adds the use type, definitions and regulatory framework so future applications can be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

The adopted supplemental regulations require a DOMC be located at least 300 feet from single‑family residential zoning and, at council direction, the ordinance was amended to include multifamily residential zoning in that 300‑foot buffer. The amendment also requires maintenance activities to occur within a building and limits equipment or structures associated with the DOMC to no more than 10 feet above the primary structure.

Staff noted that once a drone is airborne its operation and flight patterns are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the city does not have authority to regulate airborne operations or to impose FAA‑level insurance obligations. Council members discussed noise, flight patterns and size of aircraft; staff said those operational matters would be addressed in future special‑permit reviews and would fall under FAA jurisdiction for flight operations.

Mister Hutchenrider moved to approve zoning file 24‑33 and adopt Ordinance No. 45‑37 with the addition of multifamily residential to the 300‑foot buffer; the motion passed unanimously. The ordinance establishes the DOMC use and the supplemental regulations for future special‑permit applications in the employment subdistrict of the IQ PD.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richardson - City Council - Feb 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Richardson City Council amended the Collins Arapahoe TOD & Innovation District code to allow a defined \"drone operations and maintenance center\" by special permit in the employment subdistrict, and added a 300‑foot buffer from single‑family and multifamily residential zoning.","taxTitle","Richardson, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2786,"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},6676755,"Council approves Staycation Coffee move and major modifications to West Spring Valley Corridor plan",1524,2232000,3756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028&start=2232&end=3756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028/thumbnail_2232000.jpg","/articles/6676755/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-Staycation-Coffee-move-and-major-modifications-to-West-Spring-Valley-Corridor-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676755-93ef8f2b650fc8813418fd5480f9322d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019940&Signature=jlyHLP0NM~HAfA3xUmBDrqu3r-oybV587xvufVTUzT2WQe5TujUrO2JcOcYKxFr6Q9yDpygj78ZOY9M0MOIu8emaRGVAzn0kv5c7hE8BjKElsfcDOXb61V9Cdxapykm1HyT5D8-HjNTsym4Dr~JC3xPRrcVsXpjgWMOHggqeh46pYdYQ7jUV3-UVaaMkpuDp~JhwhX9LZjT0OfaMDM14KlnaLfpvVlExoSkihWLO6E4LIbxbovQ8ODFL4EfcBBbTeuyjJhLkf7JOHTNq6RYfu6zpMNBUqoC2J4-zcNhyqKY1tSCELElY9uw4jPwH1Dje6yDcKx6GArJ4LkSQvi73BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richardson City Council unanimously approved a major modification to the West Spring Valley Corridor planned‑development ordinance to allow Staycation Coffee to relocate to 707 South Floyd Road and to make site and design changes, adopting Ordinance No. 45‑36.

The proposal calls for a 454‑square‑foot single‑story addition to an existing one‑story building constructed in 1958. Staff characterized the structure as an existing nonconforming building because it sits outside the plan development's required build‑to zone; the proposed addition increases the building footprint by about 36%, exceeding the staff review threshold and triggering the major modification process.

Key items approved by council include maintaining one‑story height to transition to adjacent lower‑intensity uses, retaining the existing parking location on the James Street side with an 8‑foot landscape buffer previously approved in 2020, and allowing limited solid fencing in the rear yard for child safety in the outdoor play area. The applicant, Nicole Gregory, told council the move would permit more food preparation and storage, outdoor seating and community events; she said the proposal preserves the building's historic facade on Floyd Street and provides a yard for families.

Council and staff discussed outdoor lighting, noise and occasional live‑music events; staff said the zoning modification does not require separate conditions for concerts but that the city can address noise complaints through standard enforcement tools. The City Plan Commission had recommended approval on Feb. 4; council voted to approve Ordinance No. 45‑36 as presented.","The council approved major modifications and a concept plan allowing Staycation Coffee to add a 454‑square‑foot addition, retain single‑story height, and maintain existing parking, adopting Ordinance No. 45‑36 unanimously.",{"_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},6676761,"Council approves special‑permit for 1101 E. Arapahoe event center with conditions",1035,1135000,2170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028&start=1135&end=2170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028/thumbnail_1135000.jpg","/articles/6676761/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-specialpermit-for-1101-E-Arapahoe-event-center-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676761-1c0c53eb61b13c3f7fe510ebd99cd6da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019940&Signature=c4rYfDr1H3QcP~tXzXHhJfRcQePvq8G-D4pMqN6DgjJbJjsXkYRZ4cL3uMW24mggINniggaDFu1dP3f9iL1qE0GLg~e~MNbbhNRnEc6OIHetkHneuqhdgG0GkZdZNptlgGnOc8RBmvu9HnaiIkP6i1uKyFlFKOfyNN7d7Lwo1qJe6Ygjc0oCFQ1DjrPV5jevQMWIbGO0UQEoQVT9D8B46dpSr2qAlZlf8mvZmt-x2Wj5B7HG36C88XB1tSlnfMYFA-gExcBavVZzSKKVsgtwmDFHp4PBLo-KQSJT2lbQ7vwpaaqFrFgUZhlneUPILrrHbIPWT0dRbBPFG3lYTiAiuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richardson City Council unanimously approved a special permit to allow an event center at 1101 East Arapahoe Road, adopting Ordinance No. 45‑33 with the conditions recommended by staff.

The council approved the request after a continuation of the public hearing. City staff said the property is a two‑story, 6,000 square‑foot office building built in 1979; the proposed event space occupies approximately 4,366 square feet on the ground floor. Staff said the site provides 411 total parking spaces and that, after accounting for parking needed by existing office uses, 217 spaces would be available for the event center; using a 1:100 parking ratio staff estimated 44 spaces would be required for the event space.

Staff recommended, and council included in the ordinance, a set of conditions limiting the special permit to the applicant and to an event center of 4,366 square feet as shown on the concept plan; limiting hours of operation to 5 p.m. to midnight Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday–Saturday and 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday; limiting the maximum number of guests to 99; and requiring a parking ratio of 1 space per 100 square feet of floor area.

Applicant Iris Montezuma addressed the council, said she plans to operate and coordinate events and that she and her husband, Vicente Montezuma, will be involved in management and construction. Council members asked about security and off‑duty police presence; staff and the applicants said individual event contracts typically address security and that no city licensing list requires private security providers.

Miss Justice moved approval of zoning file 25‑01 and adoption of Ordinance No. 45‑33 with the conditions presented; Mister Dorian seconded. The motion passed unanimously (vote tallies not read into the record).","The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 45-33 to grant a special permit for a 4,366-square-foot event center at 1101 E. Arapahoe Road, limiting maximum guests to 99 and setting operation hours and parking requirements.",{"_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},6676766,"Richardson staff to draft consolidated fee ordinance; water and sewer rates likely remain separate",179,882000,1061000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028&start=882&end=1061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028/thumbnail_882000.jpg","/articles/6676766/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-staff-to-draft-consolidated-fee-ordinance-water-and-sewer-rates-likely-remain-separate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676766-8bdab67e06af80b9e4aebfab5e53d3fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019941&Signature=By4tJbObKbOdvX4QfoK-B4rL2~PWoVlS~Qk0KOFV73VFL~EFFwhyTG1rmTuEuvhNpr4e7ZhtZM9uyY60bvrLGe52yTsh2MWWpKe7R8VcMy1ZJsQmFE-rPTE~NN326ZvEBJtmn2Qk9FV7aJCtxpIksvS6yMcdhvB3zCU~u7hDP9qBzJ3P98DYkI19VTHRGmqiUUoaae9D37uDFHaxC6o4nHJ-RMOFCFDtHraK2lWT8fhVBWeZGa3tzPPvEIjVg1fWqG9jp0jo3vBHxJH2VY~qnSM0rkg3uvyzLZOLLK9SOwTBvPbTfdP1HneI9BikLFVyEUy6M8n3g2betqpff0g9DA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Richardson City Council they will prepare a comprehensive fee ordinance that consolidates the city's fees and miscellaneous charges into a single, searchable schedule, and asked council for direction on next steps.

Don Magner and budget officer Bob Kleinmeier briefed the council on the effort, which will compile more than 1,000 fees currently set by roughly 40 ordinances and resolutions into one master ordinance and attached fee schedule. The city attorney will draft the ordinance and attached schedule after staff completes an internal review with departments and the city secretary.

Kleinmeier said the consolidated ordinance would not create new fees or change existing fees; it is intended to improve usability and public access. He noted a caveat from the city attorney: water and sewer rates likely must remain in a separate code section and will not be merged into the consolidated schedule, though staff will include references to those rates on the attached fee schedules where appropriate.

Councilmember input focused on clarity and on ensuring the schedule references any stand‑alone rate ordinances. Kleinmeier said staff will return to council with a draft ordinance and fee schedule for review and formal adoption at a later meeting; no adoption occurred at this session.","Council gave staff direction to compile more than 1,000 fees into a single comprehensive fee ordinance for easier public access; staff expects to keep water and sewer rates in separate code sections pending attorney review.",{"_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},6676770,"Richardson staff report first-quarter operating results; sales tax and water revenues steady",477,356000,833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028&start=356&end=833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383036-4a52dc6de9a89411f4670c943b606028/thumbnail_356000.jpg","/articles/6676770/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-staff-report-first-quarter-operating-results-sales-tax-and-water-revenues-steady","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676770-fe40ffba2b0f06a45db28cc205ea35ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019941&Signature=leDtKkrHKHTRM1ZpUJ5wc20i8JGfY8zEoUZyva~yosxUGESD97XKsLnXvBMUkKlrpxcFPOEb2eeQykqvUsDqgsu3pyOWvHazHNMj59EaI8mYbQcCp7UNibEMmFRaJgRVQFniUIc0V6PvWrDd92B0h7P865m4lfwjwWVLP3bqKKPdmxGAH92So81rrlr1fz54nLLIDTknY~i68~GRahQnHto-JOHg68rLbYpUBcmhAd2ZWeQYKCBJkpw7tPdfuSChN7zET3iTl2feukfz8TQN3IcsN6rwb5vNxAh-McuazbneMHvlNLPRlg0Y4vjBY5A5nA53D0S4nJx1HZB2RNRAYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented the Richardson City Council with a first-quarter check‑in on the city's principal operating funds, reporting revenues and expenditures largely in line with expectations and flagging a few items staff will continue to monitor.

The briefing, delivered by budget officer Bob Kleinmeier, covered the general fund, water fund, golf fund and hotel/motel fund for the period covering October through December. Kleinmeier told the council total general fund revenue for the quarter was about $45.6 million, compared with $46.9 million a year earlier, and that sales tax receipts showed modest variance from last year but remained above the conservative budget assumptions.

Kleinmeier said first-quarter sales tax remittances totaled about $9.8 million, roughly $385,000 below the same period last year but about $608,000 above the budgeted projection for the period. He said additional remittances received after the close of the quarter have pushed year‑to‑date sales tax receipts above last year and above the conservative budget baseline.

The presentation noted property tax collections and franchise fees were performing as anticipated, though the city is watching the outcome of several property value lawsuits that could reduce property‑tax revenue slightly from original projections. License and permit revenues showed a spike tied to permit fees for a large multifamily project at the former Spaler Scott site, an expected one‑time timing effect.

On the water fund, Kleinmeier reported receipts of roughly $30.4 million compared with $28.9 million in the prior year's first quarter, reflecting a recent rate increase and higher installation charges including a single large 8‑inch meter installation at UTD that added about $25,000. Expenditures in the water fund and other operating funds were within the expected percent of the annual budgets for the quarter, he said.

Kleinmeier described the golf fund as below prior year levels through the quarter because Course 2 opened later than expected; city staff intentionally retained fund balance in anticipation of a later opening and expect the fund to finish the year near original expectations. The hotel/motel fund showed improving event center revenue year over year but remained slightly below budget in the early remittances.

Mayor Pro Tem Arvin Shamshull and other council members thanked staff for close monitoring. Kleinmeier said staff will continue to track sales tax trends, commercial property values and interest earnings as the city finishes fiscal 2024–25 and begins next year's budget process.

The briefing was informational only; no council action was taken.","City staff briefed the Richardon City Council on the fiscal 2024–25 first-quarter operating fund performance, saying most revenue and expenditure categories are tracking as anticipated and highlighting near‑term items the city will monitor.","actionData","errors"]

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Council amends IQ zoning to allow drone operations and maintenance centers with conditions

Council approves Staycation Coffee move and major modifications to West Spring Valley Corridor plan

Council approves special‑permit for 1101 E. Arapahoe event center with conditions

Richardson staff to draft consolidated fee ordinance; water and sewer rates likely remain separate

Richardson staff report first-quarter operating results; sales tax and water revenues steady