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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-25107, 7, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council June 25, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor W. G. Fuller, at 8;10 P.M., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with the following members present: Councilmen B i l l Byers, Frank Douglass and Dan Shull, (Absent: Councilmen Don R. Warren and Harold Samuels) Also present were City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. (City Manager C. J. Griggs was attend- ing the Texas City Managers' Association Conference on this date.) INVOCATION PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 177, LCNE STAR COMPANY Mayor Fuller recognized Mr, Al Rollins, who advised that he is representing the Lone Star Company in Zoning Case No. 177 -- that Lone Star Company owns fifty -six and one -half (561) acres of land on the Northeast corner of Trigg Road and State Highway 183, North of Greater Southwest International Airport, and are desirous of rezoning 45.03 acres from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. Mr. Rollins presented each member of the c o u n c i l w i t h a small p l a t o f the area. (Copy o f p l a t on f i l e as Council Exh'ibit, in Office of City Secretary.) Mr. Rollins stated that this property is suitable only for commercial usage and that the noise factor limits the use of the land for any type of dwelling. He stated that the existing utility lines need to be relocated and that his clients request the Council's considera- tion of this rezoning. The Invocation was presented by Council- man Frank Douglass. VISITORS ' Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Mesdms. Anne Martin and Betty Potthoff; Messrs. Joe F. Bourn, Norman D. Harper, Ivan Gregory, David A. Martin, Kent E. Besley, Al Rollins, R. H. Hal, Iover, Harry W. Bell and B i I I Ratliff. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 177, LCNE STAR COMPANY Mayor Fuller recognized Mr, Al Rollins, who advised that he is representing the Lone Star Company in Zoning Case No. 177 -- that Lone Star Company owns fifty -six and one -half (561) acres of land on the Northeast corner of Trigg Road and State Highway 183, North of Greater Southwest International Airport, and are desirous of rezoning 45.03 acres from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. Mr. Rollins presented each member of the c o u n c i l w i t h a small p l a t o f the area. (Copy o f p l a t on f i l e as Council Exh'ibit, in Office of City Secretary.) Mr. Rollins stated that this property is suitable only for commercial usage and that the noise factor limits the use of the land for any type of dwelling. He stated that the existing utility lines need to be relocated and that his clients request the Council's considera- tion of this rezoning. 108 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 25, 1968) Ma or Fuller stated that, in his opinion, a letter should be secured from the AirpVt ,Authority, in an effort to determine if the Airport Authority needs this tract and plans to make use of it in the construction of the new Regional Airport. Mr. Rollins stated that he had learned today, that the Airport Authority does not plan to use this property at this time. Mayor Fuller stated that he is aware this property is not ItFo be taken presently by the Airport Authority, but there are several phases in which property will be taken by the Airport Authority. Mr. Rollins stated that he is uncertain how he can obtain a letter from the Airport Authority advising of their plans for this area. City Attorney James Cribbs stated that the City's Master Plan designates this as an industrial area; however, that the ctjy of Euless needs to be more informed about the aerial easements. Mr. Rollins stated that his clients want to develop this area; however, there is a serious utility problem and that they would not be opposed t o a time l i m i t being imposed on the zoning. City Attorney Cribbs advised Mr. Rollins that he could write to Mr. Sullivan, Executive Director of the Regional Airport, stating that the Lone Star Company has requested rezoning of this property and it is contingent upon the receipt of a letter from the Airport Authority advising of the Airport Authority's needs for this particular tract. Mayor Fu'l ler stated that he would be in favor of recessing this Public Hearing, in order for this information to be obtained from the Airport Authority. Councilman Shull stated that he is of the opinion it is the City's responsibility to contact the Airport Authority for this information. Mayor' Fuller stated that the Airport Authority has indicated they will release information of this type when a developer requests such information and that he does not believe it is best to have the City contact the Airport Authority in a matter of this nature. Councilman Byers stated that if the City requests information of this type, it should be for a general area, not a specific tract of land. t09 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Co6ncil, June 25, 196 8) City Attorney James Cribbs stated that he understands that the Airport Authori'ty plans to place a moratorium on zoning until the new airport manager has the opportunity to dtudy the entire area. Mayor Fuller stated that he would not be opposed to writing to Mr. Sullivan, in an effort to secure this information for a l l the property north of Highway 183 adjacent to the airport. Members of the Council were in agreement that the City should write a letter to the Airport Authority, requesting this information and that Mr. Rollins would also write the Airport Authority concerning aerial easements. Mayor Fuller recessed the Public Hearing pending receipt of information from the Airport Authority for their plans to utilize this particular area. FINAL PLAT, CROSSROADS ADDITION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Joe Bourn and Mr. ,Norman Harper, representing I . C. Deal Corporation. Mr. Bourn presented a final plat of Crossroads Addition, advising that all City requirements had been met and that, as requested by the council at a previous meeting, parking spaces in the apartment development have been increased from 302 to 327. Mr. Bourn advised the council that I. C. Deal Corporation w i I I submit a document pertaining to the maintenance of the drainage channel and the fire lane agreement to be approved by the City Attorney. Members of the council reviewed the plat and were advised that all requirements set forth by the City have been met. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Crossroads Final Plat with the stipulation that the following be presented to the CJ ty: (1) drainage channel maintenance agreement (2) f ire lane maintenance agreement Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Byers and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the nation carried. I l0 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 25, 196 8) COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 67, CROSSROADS APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the request for Commercial Permit No, 67, for Crossroads Addition. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IV. CONSTRUCTION OF REST ROOMS AT MIDWAY PARK. EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Members of the Council had previously been furnished a letter dated June 20, 1968, in which Mr. Charles Hunt, President of Euless Athletic Association advised of the Association's desire to present a gift to the City'of Euless of rest rooms located between Fields One and Two and immediately South of the Park's East -West access road in Midway Park. The letter indicated that all labor and materials shall be furnished by the Euless Athletic Association and the rest rooms will be constructed under the jurisdiction of the City Parks and Recreation Director. City Attorney Cribbs stated that it should definitely be emphasized that since this will be a structure on City property, it should be designated as a gift and will remain on City property, Members of the Council stated that it should also be emphasized that water and sewer lines should be extended to the rest rooms without cost to the City. Councilman Byers stated that, in his opinion, this is a very fine gesture on the part of the Euless Athletic Association. All Members of the Council were in agreement with Councilman Byers' statement. Councilman Byers made the motion to accept, without obligation, the gift of the restrooms located between Fields One and Two and immediately South of the Park's East -West access road in Midway Park and that the water and sewer lines be extended to this structure without cost to the City, Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 25, 196 8) V. REQUEST BY CITIZENS ADJACENT TO ANIMAL CLINIC ON NORTH MAIN, FOR MODIFICATION OF PLANS Members of the Council had previously been furnished copies of letters from Mr. Andy J. Morelock and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Beleu' who reside on the property adjoining the Animal Clinic on North Main. These letters indicate their opposition to the erection of the two fences (on the North and South property lines). Members of the Council were advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the deletion of the fence from the plans, providing a letter, stating that they have no objections to having the veterinarian practice next to them and no objections to the deletion of the screening between their properties and the animal clinic, is furnished by property Owners on both sides of the property in question and providing further that the owners of the property located at 401 North Main Street shall, upon the future request of the City of Euless, erect a screening fence around the property. Councilman Douglass made the motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. ASSESSMENT COMPLAINT, MRS. VVYATT BRADBURY, 715 VINE STREET Councilman Byers informed the Council that Mrs. Bradbury, who resides at 715 Vine Street, had contacted him stating that the City has failed to restore the driveway at this address following street construc- tion under the City's Capital Improvements Program. She stated that she had stalked with Mr. Rat] iff several times and Mr. Ratliff had promised certain s pec i f i'ca. Mr. Ratliff stated that he does not recall having talked with Mrs. Bradbury; however, aerial photographs were taken prior to the beginning of street construction, which Wald ascertain the type and size d r iveway. (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 25, 1968) Mayor Fuller requested Mr. Ratl iff to f investigate this matter and report his findings to the City Manager for presenta- tion to Members of the City Council. VII, DISCUSSION CF MOWING OF LOTS Councilman Shull inquired about the City's ,procedure for mowing overgrown lots, stating that he has been contacted by several Citizens with complaints. City Secretary Vada Ferris informed Councilman Shull that the City receives numerous cal is on overgrown lots which are, processed through the City Street Superintendent's office. The f i r s t step i s t o determine the property owner of the lot and advise the property owner that a complaint has been filed and that the City'Ordinance requires that the lot be mowed within ten (10) days of receipt of the letter. If the property owner fails to MW the lot, the C i t y then can mane the lot and b i l l the property owner. Councilman Shull inquired if there is a back -log of complaints. The City Secretary advised that mowing complaints are handled by the Street Department Superintendent, Mr. Jack Dobbs; however, the letters to property owners are seiht from the City S,ecretary's Office and statemenks to property owners are also sent from her office -- and that she is not in a position to definitely say that there is a back -log of complaints. =illlP MR. IVAN GREGORY, TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Ivan Gregory, who stated that having been informed at the previous council meeting of the letter to the School Superintendent from City Manager C. J. Griggs, pertaining to the construction and operatian of the swimming pool at Trinity High School, he had attended another School Board meeting and had been advised that the School Board was not aware of the letter from the City; that the Superintendent, Mr. Odell, was reluctant to discuss'the letter and agreement, and Mr. Gregory stated that he would like to see a copy of the letter and agreement. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, this information should not be made public until the Superintendent of Schools and the City Manager have discussed and worked out a l l details pertamning to the construction and operation of the swimming pool. Mayor Fuller stated that, to his knowledge, such a meeting has not taken place. 113 Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 25, 196 8) City Attorney Cribbs stated that he is unaware if there are differences of opinion in the construction and operation of the pool -- that it is merely the formulation of an agreement to exist between the City and the School District for operation and maintaining the pool. Mayor Fuller stated that he is of the opinion that all of the areas in question can be handled satisfactorily by the City Manager and School Superintendent; however, if they are unable to reach an agreement, then the City Council and the School Board will make an effort to work out an agreement satisfactory to all participants. Mr. Gregory stated that the School Bond issue to be voted on in the near future may ask for assistance on the construc- tion of the swimming pool and the tax payers will have to pay for this. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he would like to point out to Mr. Gregory that the City wants to be most reasonable and practical, and he is of the opinion that a public announcement at this time concerning construction and operation of the pool would not be to the best advantage of the City or School District -- that the School District and City should enter into a contract which would be made public and citizens could, at that time, submit any requests or comments. Mr. Gregory stated that $100,000.00 is no minor detail to him and that the air of secrecy displayed by the School District is of much concern to him and other citizens; and it would be most re= gretful if the City displayed the same air of secrecy. The City Secretary, in the absence of the City Manager, informed the Council that the City Manager plans to contact the School Superintendent upon his return to the City, in an effort to discuss and finalize the proposed agreement for the construction and operation of the swimming pool. IX. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PLANS FOR SIGNALIZATION AT HIGHWAY 183 AND WILSHIRE Mayor Fuller informed the Council that the City has been advised by the State Highway Department that a traffic survey indicates the need of a signal light at Highway 183 and Wilshire Drive and, upon approval by the City, this signalization will be installed at the expense of the State. If[I (Pace Eiaht.. Re ul ar Meeting_ of the Eu(less C i tv Counc i 1, June 25, 1968) e7w:.i�. ATTEST: aZA�/ X. The meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor