Council approves Consent Agenda, 6–0

Approval of Consent Agenda

6 yes, 0 no

Sean Lee (yes), Bruce Munro (yes), Carina Vanlaet Vanderkerken (yes), Christine Hastings (yes), Janvier Werner (yes), Laurie Appelbaum (yes)

Annual Election of Vice-Chair

5 yes, 0 no

Sean Lee (yes), Bruce Munro (yes), Carina Vanlaet Vanderkerken (yes), Laurie Appelbaum (yes), Christine Hastings (yes)

Annual Election of Chair

6 yes, 0 no

Christine Hastings (yes), Janvier Werner (yes), Laurie Appelbaum (yes), Sean Lee (yes), Bruce Munro (yes), Carina Vanlaet Vanderkerken (yes)

Consider approval of the minutes from August 26, 2026.

6 yes, 0 no

ADJOURN

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of August 4, 2026 Minutes

6 yes, 0 no

TRP26-0006 Arrowhead Drive Tree Removal Permit

6 yes, 0 no

TRP26-0002 Cottonwood Tree Removal Permit

6 yes, 0 no

ZPD26-0003 - Home Depot Parking & Storage

5 yes, 0 no

Chris Drew (yes), Janvier Werner (yes), Clare Harris (yes), Brian Taylor (yes), Adam Schiestel (yes)

ZPD26-0009 - 6905 Orchard Drive

5 yes, 0 no

Janvier Werner (yes), Adam Schiestel (yes), Brian Taylor (yes), Chris Drew (yes), Clare Harris (yes)

CSP26-0001 - Lightbridge Academy

5 yes, 0 no

Janvier Werner (yes), Adam Schiestel (yes), Brian Taylor (yes), Chris Drew (yes), Clare Harris (yes)

Red Oak Lane Sewer Line Replacement BuyBoard Award

5 yes, 0 no

Adam Schiestel (yes), Janvier Werner (yes), Brian Taylor (yes), Clare Harris (yes), Chris Drew (yes)

CSP26-0002 - Town Center West Addition - Venture X

5 yes, 0 no

Brian Taylor (yes), Clare Harris (yes), Chris Drew (yes), Adam Schiestel (yes), Janvier Werner (yes)

Consent Agenda

5 yes, 0 no

Janvier Werner (yes), Adam Schiestel (yes), Chris Drew (yes), Clare Harris (yes), Brian Taylor (yes)

Minutes 9/15 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 15, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

Minutes 9/17 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 17, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

Minutes 9/21 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Regular meeting held on September 21, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

Artwork donation for Green Acres Farm Memorial Park - Consider approval of an artwork donation at Green Acres Farm Memorial Park from the Green Acres Project, Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists.

5 yes, 0 no

Cottonwood Mixed-Use

North of Dixon Lane, east of Long Prairie Road, south of Justin Road

An application to remove 31 specimen trees across an 86-acre mixed-use development site.

approved (6-0) · still approved

Arrowhead Drive Commercial

Arrowhead Drive (north of Arrowhead Dr, south of Cross Timbers Rd)

An application for a tree removal permit for one specimen American elm tree for a commercial retail development.

approved (6-0) · still approved

Home Depot Parking & Storage

South of Lakeside Parkway and east of International Parkway

Rezoning to amend PD-31 for outdoor storage and display, excluding extended spring seasonal tent sales.

approved (5-0) · still approved

6905 Orchard Drive Rezoning

6905 Orchard Drive

Rezoning from SF-10 to PD-212 to allow a 1,000-square-foot greenhouse and a third accessory building.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Town Center West Addition

South of Cross Timbers Road and west of Churchill Drive

A request to allow an additional wall sign on the north elevation of an office building.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Lightbridge Academy Signage

3165 Long Prairie Road

A request for a comprehensive sign package allowing a ground sign with reduced setbacks.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Valley Creek Church Pickleball Lighting Waiver

Residents neighboring Valley Creek Church raised concerns about compatibility buffers, lighting, and noise from a new pickleball facility.

What it means: Church members and students utilizing the new recreational facilities.

Residential Greenhouse Accessory Standards

A resident successfully rezoned property to build a 1,000-square-foot greenhouse, sparking council interest in reviewing residential greenhouse rules.

What it means: Property owner seeking to cultivate plants and expand agricultural operations.

Red Oak Lane Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

The town is investing over $2 million to fix 50-year-old clay sewer lines using trenchless technology to avoid digging up residents' yards.

What it means: $2,085,032 funded through cooperative purchasing contracts.

Commercial Tree Removal Permit on Arrowhead Drive

A developer requested to remove one specimen American elm tree to build a retail office building and detention pond on Arrowhead Drive.

What it means: Mitigation fees totaling $53,400 for protected and specimen trees were calculated, subject to reduction via on-site planting.

Tree Ordinance Regulations Update

The commission reviewed proposed updates to town tree regulations, including post-oak protection standards, multi-trunk measurement rules, and a dedicated post-oak mitigation fund.

What it means: The town and residents prioritizing long-term canopy preservation.

Mixed-Use Tree Removal Permit at Cottonwood

Developers of an 86-acre mixed-use project including a Costco requested to remove 31 specimen trees, prompting debate over parking lot design and tree preservation.

What it means: Specimen tree mitigation alone was assessed at $226,200, plus additional fees for protected trees and riparian habitat impact.

Tales for Tails Reading Program and Shelter Visibility

The board brainstormed creative ways to boost animal shelter adoption rates and public engagement, including 'Yappy Hours', paw print trails, and displaying shelter pets during meetings.

What it means: Shelter animals awaiting adoption and community members seeking engagement.

Owl and Bat House Initiatives

The subcommittee wrapped up its successful pilot project building and distributing 20 eastern screech owl houses to promote natural rodent control and shelter awareness.

What it means: Flower Mound residents interested in natural pest control and local wildlife preservation.

Animal Services Board Leadership and Subcommittees

The board will elect new leadership and review updates from various community subcommittees, including outreach and wildlife initiatives.

What it means: Flower Mound residents and local animal welfare programs.