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Jennifer of the auditing firm (identified in the meeting packet) presented the audit. She said the auditors performed the work in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards and issued an unmodified opinion. \"We noted no significant deficiencies and no material weaknesses in internal controls or in compliance,\" she told the council. The auditors also performed required compliance testing on state financial assistance (the Texas FMAS wildfire assistance noted in the packet) and reported no findings, no uncorrected misstatements and no audit adjustments.

City staff and council praised the finance team. The packet shows governmental fund balance at $56,600,000 and enterprise net position of $79.4 million with an unrestricted portion noted as 43.7 (units not restated in the packet). The finance director said property tax collections were strong for the period presented and reminded council that quarterly hotel-occupancy receipts were recorded in January; staff said sales-tax figures for March collections were not yet available.

A public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. Council member Alfonso moved to approve Resolution R-25-5024, and a second was recorded; the motion passed 5-0.

Staff also presented the city's monthly financials for February and noted the municipal budget process begins the following day. Staff said about 41.7% of the fiscal year had elapsed and that general fund revenue receipts were higher than year-to-date budgeted expectations mainly because property tax collections were received in January and February. The city manager said the budget process will return to council with preliminary numbers in about six to eight weeks.

The council vote recorded approval of the consent resolution by a 5-0 tally.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colleyville - City Council - Mar 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted a consent resolution that included approval of minutes and acceptance of the fiscal year 2024 audit; auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion and staff said finances remain healthy.","taxTitle","Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",69604,"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},6640496,"Colleyville Council Approves Variance for 3903 Bowden Hill Lane East to Allow Outdoor Kitchen and Patio",457,2440000,2897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b&start=2440&end=2897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b/thumbnail_2440000.jpg","/articles/6640496/Colleyville/Tarrant-County/Texas/Colleyville-Council-Approves-Variance-for-3903-Bowden-Hill-Lane-East-to-Allow-Outdoor-Kitchen-and-Patio","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640496-a9b19bbdee87cac90b3ca0f6e621644c/orig.mp4?Expires=1777372347&Signature=PecSgK5WlT6tJQyTvbMIu9e1zva9ddq6R~B4KzSIM5ggMsh2NYDKrSt-A-YW4AqLwLt2YY8SXh~skrb27iz5STEqS2b2KdJfwHeWCS6zPrdRRDQsn4PWtx92bE3l4sJHBxziGpwWJ7A~FjSb8AwTIilwMATWk70ytBwMjBtt2dGAuXWCWa1UzS6GMJGr2IAXhiG-4~rIyuCBzwLFl314lvr5HSuRkzl~~DSPLS1jrImbFzYIjpUJ~ry0Eti-pOCQxV0N8Ngqc5kgjpyP0Ff4hoyAKN7l~KeW8Xtjwag375Uoa3dZe-GSqkTEHzTY~KygjXI62jSKjGq1ifeM1DfL4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colleyville City Council approved a variance on March 11 to permit an accessory outdoor kitchen and patio on a substandard lot at 3903 Bowden Hill Lane East.

Ben Bridal, director of community development, told the council the property is zoned RD (two-family) and, when developed for single-family use, must meet R-20 district dimensional standards. Bridal said the lot does not meet those dimensional requirements. Staff described the lot's existing dimensions as approximately 82 feet by 115 feet and said the variance would allow a lot area of 9,987 square feet, a width of 82 feet and a depth consistent with the site as presented. Bridal said all other requirements for setbacks, lot coverage and impervious surface would be met before a building permit is issued.

City staff said notices were sent to properties within 500 feet and no responses were received. During discussion the city manager suggested the council consider an administrative review path for minor work on nonconforming lots so long as the work does not increase nonconformance; council members agreed this is an issue to review in future code updates. Mayor Bobby Lindabooten moved to approve Resolution R-25-5025 to grant the variances; a council member seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

The resolution states the variance becomes effective immediately upon satisfaction of conditions described in the resolution. Staff recommended approval, and the council accepted the recommendation.

Council members said this situation illustrates broader code considerations and directed staff to review whether an administrative review process would be appropriate for similar cases in the future.","Council approved a variance allowing construction of an accessory patio/outdoor kitchen on a substandard lot at 3903 Bowden Hill Lane East; staff confirmed other setbacks and coverage standards would be met.",{"_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},6640500,"Colleyville Council Adopts Changes Letting Many Residential Carports Be Built Without a Special-Use Permit",404,2031000,2435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b&start=2031&end=2435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b/thumbnail_2031000.jpg","/articles/6640500/Colleyville/Tarrant-County/Texas/Colleyville-Council-Adopts-Changes-Letting-Many-Residential-Carports-Be-Built-Without-a-Special-Use-Permit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640500-c136b543dac5072b2461f1d65cf0f915/orig.mp4?Expires=1777372347&Signature=ZczMNYdKwn~VbB0NrQWIdegtB17UQjVyhGKkkeZ4XhikzEVNt9Lye~KIjzDqdNzGeOJ5vW2DCg7-NnPgvZFG4IlhiVNQ1iubXvrdyxrr8hqwn~7-cE3VtTeaFs7T2Ior8JzXNC7j-CghGdbUea7AQitQBg74zxgy6STY2WaDX7id~rE5VhkVfR7nj7f~At6C5VrduZ1rqQ38IORUoxdJ6Eo7~tr3fi3v2cvaS0O0pkGTxVIHqLF0EHxxhLVSR5OsmqkR5-XL2T2jP14b0n3CFYXmoxbxb0UGqDnQoxilp2RNeuvWZpZsigYQVw4S1cF6yIv-rUlGtZzdvGHcKmlhjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colleyville City Council on March 11 adopted an amendment to Section 3.27 of the land development code that removes the requirement for a special-use permit in some residential carport cases, while retaining special-use review for corner lots.

Ben Bridal, Colleyville's director of community development, told the council the change clarifies when a carport can be permitted by right. He said the revised language allows residential carports that are either completely behind the house or not visible from the street to be installed without a special-use permit, subject to other standards such as a maximum height no greater than the primary structure and paved parking surfaces under the roof. \"If the intent is to park a vehicle of some kind underneath it, then it is a carport,\" Bridal said as he described the distinction from patio covers.

Bridal said the change switches the prior requirement that both conditions be met (behind the house and not visible) to an OR standard: meeting either one will allow a carport by right, except on corner lots, which will still require special-use review because of visibility concerns. He told council staff believes this change will eliminate roughly half of recent special-use requests while preserving council oversight on visually sensitive lots.

Council members noted homeowners associations can still prohibit carports; Bridal and council members reminded residents that HOA rules supersede city ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the amendment on Feb. 10 and recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. No public speakers came forward during the council public hearing on the ordinance.

Mayor Pro Tem Bridal Elder moved to approve ordinance O-25-2320; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

The code amendments retain material and design standards, including pitched roofs and post treatments, and require paved parking surfaces beneath carports. Staff said corner-lot review remains necessary due to unique visibility and neighborhood character issues.

Council directed staff to implement the change subject to the ordinance language and to continue to advise residents to check HOA restrictions before pursuing carport permits.","Council approved amendments to the land development code that ease approval for certain residential carports, with corner lots remaining subject to special-use review.",{"_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},6640504,"Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request for 11.81 Acres; Council to Send New Plan to Planning Commission",166,1107000,1273000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b&start=1107&end=1273","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2555936-c13fdb9c542dda946e4aa43fb2b9f69b/thumbnail_1107000.jpg","/articles/6640504/Colleyville/Tarrant-County/Texas/Developer-Withdraws-Rezoning-Request-for-1181-Acres-Council-to-Send-New-Plan-to-Planning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640504-fb2f6c4fe803c2f1fd4c8fc9069e5f5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777372347&Signature=lwYwL7xrlV5kbeb1fHOc89M~hBKE0e3wn0gNjHDaU3XoG~HdlGKD~Zu-nR~8peOXcWkci5N-lCzZr2ah570oesuENKi1jf8vB6cCyUCt~qt~iJuai5USs206dMoJAKjzWNMeE5TMYJA6-MvbKNj6qySbJ90vodBXbJkrqqFo9JHby2LS9l7Tc1pFJq79~0rUOjHFykOsrT5ipThBmSZcxCHnWlwVJv2gu0vFLeoTb4mc8tXvGtbNMEwxBz-tFsS~kbMzNNJhRm~1CGbAVavAIziBVW6VeZTqx3rpCWC6rCvpFkl3CRoHJnQDhdZne13efCO~l91FpuvOGiK1EjL-ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An applicant withdrew a rezoning application on the City Council agenda on March 11, asking the council to remove the item from consideration so the developer could return to Planning and Zoning with revised plans.

Mayor Bobby Lindabooten opened a first reading and public hearing for ordinance O-25-2321, which would have rezoned 11.81 acres from AG (Agricultural) to R-40 (single-family residential). Curtis Young, the applicant, told the council, “We would like to ask for this case to be withdrawn.” He said he and his team planned to meet with neighbors, revise the plan to reduce the number of lots and then resubmit through the Planning and Zoning (PNZ) process.

The mayor acknowledged the withdrawal on the record and told residents that the city will mail new notifications and that the revised plans will go through PNZ before returning to council. The city did not take a formal vote on the rezoning because the applicant removed the item from consideration.

Because the application was withdrawn, the applicant’s original ordinance (O-25-2321) will not proceed; the developer said he intends to reapply after further neighborhood outreach and PNZ review.

The council advised attendees that withdrawal means the matter is off the table for now and that residents will receive notice when a new application is filed and scheduled for hearings.

Proposed next steps described by the applicant and the mayor were limited to re-submittal and the standard PNZ review process; no new timeline or revised plan details were provided on the record.","An applicant withdrew a first-reading rezoning request for an 11.81-acre tract and said he will rework plans and return them to the Planning and Zoning Commission before coming back to council.","actionData","errors"]

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