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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-1239 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council March 12, 1968 CALL M ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order in the City Hall Counci'I Room at 8;00 P.M., with the following present: Councilmen Frank Douglass, Don Warren and Billy Byers. Absent: Councilmen Bob Fuller and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION City Attorney James Cribbs presented the invocation. V I S I TORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs Dan Shull, Ivan Gregory, Carl Huetter, Charles A Penry, Fred A. Hughes, A. J. Miller, Alvin E. Pierce, Barton Wright, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., James Dewey, W. A. Satterwhite and B i l l Ratliff; Mesdms. Dan S h u l l and Pauline Murray. Reporters present were: Mrs. Betty Potthoff, Dorothy Edge and Martha Hand. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as written: Regular Meeting, February 11,, 4,968 Regular Meeting, February 27, 1968 ZONING CASE NO. 172 - DOCTCR BURT HYDE - REZONING REQUEST FRCM "A" r?FCIr1FNT101 T7l !1r 11 rnmmtRCIat PROPOSED MEDICAL HOSPITAL Mayor Fuller announced this item is tabled due to the lack of anticipated information being delayed. 40 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12, 1968) ZONING CASE NO. 173 - REZONING REQUEST FRCM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "A -3" APARTMENTS - PROPOSED MEDICAL HOSPITAL AND MULTI - FAMILY SITE - MR, 0. S. DOWNS Mayor Fuller announced this- item is tabled due to the lack of anticipated information being delayed. INTRODUCTION CF CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOCL BOARD CANDIDATES Mayor Fuller recognized City Council candidates Messrs. Dan Shull and Fred Hughes and School Board candidate, Mr. Carl Huetter. Ili PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 174 SOTOGRANDE DEVELOPMENT Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Moore, representing Mr. Bob Folsom, who reviewed a plat and requested rezoning of nine (9) acres from "A" Residential to "A -3" Multi - Family Dwellings adjacent to the Sotogrande Development. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Moore for his presentation and advised the coumcil w i l l give consideration at the next regular council meeting on March 26, 1968. V. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. 325 - - City Secretary Vade Ferris)pres.en.ted second reading of Ordinance No. 325 rezoning from "A" Residential to' "A -3" Apartments, 33.377 acres in the Sotogrande Development.' (Zoning Case No. 169) Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 325 as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 41 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12, 1968) VI. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE N0, 326 REZONING 1.3626 ACRES FRCM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "C" COMMERCIAL AND 8.21 13 ACRES FRCM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "B" LOCAL BUSINESS - HARWOOD AND NORTH MAIN .City Secretary Vada Ferris presented second reading of Ordinance No. 326, rezoning 1.3626 acres from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial and 8.2113 acres from "A" Residential to "B" Local Business for a shopping center and service station. (Zoning Case No. 170.) Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 326 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: r Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VII. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE No. 314 - ANNEXATION City Attorney James Cribbs presented second reading of Ordinance No. 314, annexing certain territories as described in Ordinance. F 9 Councilman Byers made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 314 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE No. 315 - AMMFYAT I OKI City Attorney James Cribbs presented second reading of Ordinance No. 315, annexing certain territories as described in Ordinance. 42 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12, 1968) Councilman Byers made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 315 as presented. Councilman E Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IX. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO,_ -316 OnInIGVATInnI City Attorney James Cribbs presented second reading of Ordinance No. 316, annexing certain territories as described in Ordinance. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 316 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren (Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carrmed. X. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE No. 317 - AKIMCVAT 10 K City Attorney James Cribbs presented second reading of Ordinance No. 317, annexing certain territories as described in Ordinance. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 317 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12, 1968) M FINAL PLAT - MORRISDALE NO. 2, INSTALLMENT NO. 2 43 City Manager Griggs stated that this is the final plat and all unplatted properties should be platted at this time. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. Huffhines is agreeable t o p l a t the channel t o P i p e l i n e Road, and w i l l deposit twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars with the City for channel .improvements. City Attorney Cribbs presented an agreement pertaining to the maintenance of the channel. However, after considerable discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that this matter be tabled at this time in order for the City Manager, City Engineer, Mr. Huffhines and his Engineer to discuss this matter and present a recommendation to the Council at a later date. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. mom t LOT REVISION - MIDWAY PARK NO. 3 Mr. James Dewey was recognized by Mayor Fuller, who advised he is representing, Euless Developers and request revision o f a l l lots West of Fayette Drive, Midway Park No. 3 -- that this revision is necessary to comply with FHA requirements. City Manager Griggs briefed the council, advising that all points in the Consulting Engineers' letter dated March 1, 1968, have been met, and that Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. .Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and approve the lot revision in Midway Park No. 3. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, who stated he is representing Mr. Paul Huffhines, Developer of the Morrisdale Sub - Division, who requests approval of Morrisdale No. Two, Installment No. Two Final Plat. This approval i s needed i n order for bids to be taken on water and sewer line installation to accommodate forty -five (45) lots in the f inal increment. City Manager Griggs stated that this is the final plat and all unplatted properties should be platted at this time. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. Huffhines is agreeable t o p l a t the channel t o P i p e l i n e Road, and w i l l deposit twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars with the City for channel .improvements. City Attorney Cribbs presented an agreement pertaining to the maintenance of the channel. However, after considerable discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that this matter be tabled at this time in order for the City Manager, City Engineer, Mr. Huffhines and his Engineer to discuss this matter and present a recommendation to the Council at a later date. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. mom t LOT REVISION - MIDWAY PARK NO. 3 Mr. James Dewey was recognized by Mayor Fuller, who advised he is representing, Euless Developers and request revision o f a l l lots West of Fayette Drive, Midway Park No. 3 -- that this revision is necessary to comply with FHA requirements. City Manager Griggs briefed the council, advising that all points in the Consulting Engineers' letter dated March 1, 1968, have been met, and that Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. .Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and approve the lot revision in Midway Park No. 3. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 44 (Pape Six, Regular Meet'ing of the Euless 'City Council. March 12, 1968) XIII. COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 59 CHAMPLIN PETROLEUM COMPANY Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Pierce, who presented a brochure depicting the type station planned for the Southeast corner of Highway No. 183 and Norman Drive. Building Mans and a plot plan were reviewed and, in answer to a question, Mr. Pierce stated the station would not have an outdoor grease rack. Members of the council were informed that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Commercial Permit. . Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation'of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 59. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Counc.i lmen Byers, Warren and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XIV. FIRST READING - BOUNDARY LINE ORDINANCE - (CO- TERMINUS LINE CF EULESS AND BEDFORD City Attorney Cribbs presented First Reading of an ordinance- "clarifying the co- terminus line of Euless and Bedford a small tract on the North side of Pipeline Road. City Hibibager Griggs stated he recommends approval, after consulting with the City Attorney. Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney and approve First Reading of the ordinance. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Xv . FIRST READING - ORDINANCE AMENDING ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE NO. 206 City Manager G ri ggs presented Fi rs t Reading of an ordinance amending Electrical Ordinance No. 206. Mr. Griggs 45 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12, 1968) informed the council the amendment is recommended by the Euless Electrical Board and amends Section 7, Paragraph 1, a$ follows: "Wiring installe& in the City,.of Euless, Texas, is to be no less grade than Don -metal is sheathed cable. Aluminum wiring may be used as designated in the National Electrical Code. Compound is to be used in all stranded wire connections. (Compound should be equal with or better than penatrox),If Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and approve amendment as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion.and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Byers and Douglass Mays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XV I . RESOLUTION NO. 208: SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FCR ZONING CASE DD.. 175 - :EULESS DEVELOPERS City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No. 208, setting March 26, 1968, as Public Hearing date for rezoning properties as follows: 6.2 acre tract from "A" Residential to "B" Local Business 12.6 acre tract from "A" Residential to "B" Local Business 10 acre tract from "A" Residential to "A -3" Apartments 0.5 acre tract from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial (Located at Northwest corner of North Main and Harwood Road) Councilman Warren made the motion to approve Resolution No. 208 as presented, setting March 26, 1968 as the Public Hearing date for rezoning the aforementioned properties. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XVI 1. CEDAR HILLS ESTATES STREET IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Byers inquired about selling bonds to improve streets i n Cedar H i I I s Estates, stating that several people have inquired of these improvements. me (Page Eight. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 12 City Manager Griggs stated that the Bond market has been unfavorable; that he and City Attorney Cribbs are investigating possible use of Revenue Bonds to finance the City's portion of the Trinity High Swimming Pool which would release General Obligation Bonds for other uses. XVIII. MUNICIPAL WAY Mr. Bill Ratliff, in answer to a question from Councilman Douglass, stated the plans f o r Municipal W a y w i l l be presented to City Manager Griggs in a few days. Mr. Ratliff introduced Mr. Satterwhite and advised the council that Mr. Satterwhite has recently been employed by Knowlton, Ratliff and English. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: r City Secretary XIX. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 PA. APPROVED= Mayor