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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-23R ALL TO ORDER Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council January 23, 1968 Mayor W. G. Fuller called the Regular Mating of the Euless City Council to order in the Euless City Hall CTpci 1 Chambers at 8:08 P.M., with the following present: Counci Imen B-1 1 1 Byers, Bobby F u I I e r, Frank Douglass and Don Warren., Absent: Councilman Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilman Bill Byers. V IS (TORS nil N James K. Day Bobby G. Hamilton Mrs. Bobby G. Hamilton Mrs. H. R. Gilley Mrs. E. Sumruld Martha Hand Joe C. Welborn Al Singletary Jim Clay John H. Sedeler Kenneth Lundquist A. P. Bates William J. Kaiser Ted Graham Ray Clendenen Marvin 'F. Mooney Bill Pollard Wayne Rivers Gordon Chambers Jim Hutto Charles H. Page III Warren Fuller Troy M. Fuller James F. Widener Biv i n E. Tackett Bill Ratliff Visitors in attendance were: 1908 Toplea Drive 1906 Toplea Drive 1906 Toplea Drive 607 W. Cliff Drive 611 W. Cliff Drive Star Telegram 1915 Toplea 506 Canyon Ridge Drive Hurst, Texas 503 Canyon Ridge Drive 1901 Toplea Drive 610 Canyon Ridge Drive 1900 Kynette Drive 1910 Windlea Drive A r I ington, Texas 703 West C l i f f 1901 Kynette Drive 1905 Kynette Drive 1914 Toplea Drive 511 Canyon Ridge Drive 1906 Kynette Drive 402 South Main 515 Gaye Court 1910 W. Irving Blvd., Irving 1705 W. T. Waggoner Bldg. Fort Worth I 2 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, Jarruary 23, 1968) } PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING SIX AND ONE4iALF ACRES FRCM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "B" LOCAL BUSINESS (NORTH MAIN AND MIDWAY DRIVE), MR. HUGH WAITE J 33-1 Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing' on a rezoning request by Mr. Hugh Waite, for rezoning six and one -half (63) acres from "A" Residential to "B" Local Business. This property is located on North Main at Midway Drive. Mr. Waite presented a plat and briefly discussed the rezoning. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were others present who desired to speak in this zoning case. There, being none, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed, and the Members of the Council generally agreed that this rezoning request would be- given consideration at the next regular meeting. It. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING REQUESTED BY MR. BILL PASTEUR, 14.497 ACRES FRCM "A" TO "C" (TRACT NEAR WESTPARK WAY AND HUFFMAN Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing and Mr. B i I I Pasteur presented a plat of the area, stating that he is representing Doctor Webster, who i s desirous of locating a shopping center and office building on this site. Mr. Pasteur explained the streets and thoroughfares in the area and presented a colored rendition of the architect's conception of this development when completed. Members of the Council were advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning request, with a stipulation that a plat be filed, dedicating an eighty (80) foot right of way. Mr. Pasteur stated that he is prepared to dedicate this right cf way as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were others present who wished to speak for or against the rezoning of this property. There being none, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed. Members of the Council generally agreed that this rezoning case would be given consideration at the next regular meeting of the Counci 1. 3 '(Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) PUBLIC HEARING, MR. ELVIN TACKETT'S REQUEST FOR REZONING LOTS T AND 2, BLOCK 7, WESTWOOD VILLAGE. FROM "A" TO "C "; AND LOT 24, BLOCK I , EULESS GARDENS NO. 1, FRCM "B" TO "C" PROPERTY AT NORTH MAIN AND EAST FULLER DRIVE Mr. Troy Fuller, representing Mr. Tackett, showed a plat of the area in this rezoning case and briefly discussed Mr. Tackett's plans; however, Mr. Tackett arrived at this time and in answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, Mr. Tackett stated that he plans to hard surface Lots 1 and 2 of Block 7, which will be used for parking facilities to accommodate the presently existing buildings in the area. However, at this time, he does not have any specific plans for development. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were others who wished to comment in this rezoning case. There being none, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed. Members of the Council generally agreed that this rezoning request would be given consideration at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting. IV. j COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 55, AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUESTED BY MR. JIM CLAY, PROPERTY ON HIGHWAY 183 BETWEEN TRIGG ROAD AND BEAR CREEK Mr. Jim Clay i ntroduco�d himself and informed the Council that he desires to operate a used ,machine business on a five (5) acre tract located on Highway 183 between Trigg Road and Bear Creek -- that he is presently in business at 2300 W. Euless Boulevard. He stated that he feels this new location wi I I be ideal for the type business he operates. He stated he has arranged to lease the property on a five (5) year basis and that he is subject to loss of the lease when the Airport Authority takes possession of the property; however, he is willing to assume this risk. Mr. Clay presented specifications of the building he plans to erect as a Sales Office, and after a brief discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 55 and Certificate of Occupancy, as requested by Mr. Clay. Counci Iman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) 9 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, ASTRO PRODUCTION AND SALES INCORPORATED 201 WEST EULESS BOULEVARD Mayor Fuller inquired if a representative is present concerning this request. There being none, City Manager Griggs briefed t h e Council, advising t h a t t h i s f i r m w i l l manufacture, assemble and sell a piece of equipment used pptmarily to reduce gas consumption in an automobile and that the Planning'and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this Certificate of Occupancy. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Certificate of Occupancy as requested by Astro Production and ' Sales Incorporated. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 56, ADDITION 10 PREMIER SERVICE STATION- 613 W. EULESS BOULEVARD (GREASE RACK AND STORAGE TANK) Considerable discussion followed concerning the grease rack, and it was - pointed out that, possibly, this would create a disturbance to persons living in the Lexington Apartments, adjacent to the service station. Councilman Douglass s'tated that' he di'd not feel that the City should set a precedent permitting an open rack of this type. Councilman Douglass made the motion that. approval be granted for the underground storage, but denied for the grease rack,d This mot -ion died for lack of a second. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Ray Clendenen, who stated that he and his associates request a building permit for the purpose of adding an underground storage tank and a grease rack to the Premier Service Station at 613 West Euless Boulevard. He stated that Ihhe capacity of the storage tank w i l l be 3,000 gallons and is needed because present storage facilities are inadequate. Considerable discussion followed concerning the grease rack, and it was - pointed out that, possibly, this would create a disturbance to persons living in the Lexington Apartments, adjacent to the service station. Councilman Douglass s'tated that' he di'd not feel that the City should set a precedent permitting an open rack of this type. Councilman Douglass made the motion that. approval be granted for the underground storage, but denied for the grease rack,d This mot -ion died for lack of a second. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) -Councilman Fuller made the motion to approve the request for the underground storage tank and refer the request for the grease rack to the City Manager for further study. Counci Iman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Douglass Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VII. CONSIDER BIDS FOR UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS SPUR 350 Mr. Bi 11 Ratl iff presented Bid Tabulations to members of the Council for the bti l ity adjustments on Spur 350 and commented that he recommends the Council accept the low bid submitted by H. M. Huffman Construction Company, in the amount of $44,819.80. Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the engineers and award the contract to Huffman Construction Company, in the amount of $44,819.80. Council- man Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays:., None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. DISCUSSION ON RELOCATING LINES Members of the Council agreed that Mr. B i I I Ratliff should contact the Texas Highway Department requesting that the eight (8) inch water line located in North Main Street be, left by attaching it to the proposed overpass bridge at Spur No. 350. VIII. r RESOLUTION NO. 201, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE REZONING PROPERTY AT HARWOO D AND NORTH MA I N STREET (MR . B-I LL , PASTEUR) City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No. 201 for the Council's consideration, setting February 13, 1968 as the date for a Public Hearing in Zoning Case No. 170, which is (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, 9.5739 acres at Harwood and North Main Street to accommodate a shopping center and service st station. Councilman Warren made 'the motion to approve Resolution No. 201 as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, IX. RESOLUTION NO, 202 - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE; REZONING REQUEST BY MR, BILL PASTEUR, 2.506 ACRES FRCM "A" TO "C" AND 2,595 ACRES FROVI 'A- m! 10 C , WILSHIRE VILLAGE (PROPOSED HOSPITAL SITE)" City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resol'Utibn No. 2152 for the Council's consideration, setting February 13, 1968 as the date for Public Hearing for rezoning propert,ies-North of Wilshire Village to accommodate a' hospital 'as requested by Mr. 611,11 Pasteur, I, I • 1, 1''r1 Councilman Warren made the motion to approve Resolution No. 202 as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: r Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X: RESOLUTION NO. 203, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FCR ZONING CASE NO, 169. MR_ BOB FOLSOM, ZONING 33.377 ACRES FROM "A" TO "A -3", SOTOGRANDE DEVELOPMENT City Secretary Vada' Ferris presented. Resolution No. 203 for the Council's consideration, setting February .13, 1968 as Public Hearing date for rezoning request by Mr. Bob Folsom to accommodate multiple family dwellings in the Sotogrande Development, (Page Seven, Regular Meeting 'of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) Councilman Warren made the motion to approve Resolution No. 203 as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XI. RESOLUTION NC,_ 204: REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND INVESTMENT City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No. 204 for investing $9,000.00 Revenue Bond Reserve Funds in United States Treasury Notes bearing interest at 5 3/80% and maturing November 15, 1971. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve Resolution No. 204 as presented. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers; Fuller, Warren and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X11. ORDINANCE N0, 320 - PROHIBITING VEHICLE OPERATORS FFZCM ELUDING POLICE City Attorney James C r ibbs presented Ordinance No. 320, prohibiting the operator of a motor vehicle from disregarding the instructions of a police officer and fleeing from or racing a police officer to avoid receipt of a traffic violation. City Manager Griggs stated that, after discussion with Director of Public Safety W. M. Sustaire, he was of the opinion this ordinance is necessary for the City of Euless and had requested its preparation by the City Attorney. 8 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, January 23, 1968) Councilman ©euglass made the motion to suspend the rule requiring an ordinance to be presented at two regular council meetings and Ordinance No. 320 be passed as an emergency on first and final reading. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XIII. REGION MEETING TO BE HELD IN CLEBURNE, JANUARY 25, 1968 City Secretary Vada Ferris advised the Council that a region meeting w i I I be held in Cleburne on January 25, 1968, and reservations should-be made in advance. I t was ,agreed that those planning to attend would advise the City Secretary by noon, January 24. XIV. PIPELINE ROAD DISCUSSION Mrs. H. R. Gi 1 ley, recognized by Mayor Fuller, inquired about improyements to Pipeline Road and was informed that the City i s aware of the condition of Pipeline Road and i s hopeful of a solution in the near future which w i l l result i n the reconstruction of this street. ATTEST = City Secretary XV. The meeting adjourned at 9;40 P.M. APPROVED: �.''ee . , Mayor