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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-09Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council July 9, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor W. G. Fuller. The following Councilmen were presents: Messrs. BiII'Byers, Harol'd Samuels and Dan Shull. (Absent: Councilmen Don Warren and Frank Douglass) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs; 'City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Mesdms. Anne Martin,' E. E. Kepl inger, C. J. Soles and Betty Potthoff, Mid - Cities Daily News; Messrs. James Dewey, Joe Bailey, Roy T. Snyder, F. L. Swartzwalder, Dwight Gann, L. D. Gann, Pete Baldwin, H. 0. Johnson, D. A. Martin, B i I I Ratliff, Gene Schrickel and Jim Jones, Fort Worth Star Telegram. I. REZONING 45.03 ACRES NORTH OF GREATER 'SOUTHIVVEST A IR PORT, LONE STAR COMPANY 115, Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Gene Schrickel, who informed the Council that he represents the Lone Star Company and intvoduced Messrs. Baldwin and Johnson. The Council was reminded that this zoning case was continued from the previous meeting, in order for the City of Euless and the owners of the property to submit letters to the Regional Airport Authority, inquiring the Airport Authority's intention of utilizing the property in question. Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr. Schrickel to determine if the property owners had submitted a letter to the Airport Authority, stating that the City of Euless had submitted such a letter but had not received a reply. 116 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9, 1968) Mr. Baldwin informed the Council that he had not submitted a letter for several reasons. He stated that several months ago he had talked with the Dallas City Attorney, Mr. Alex Bickley, concerning the air rights over his property, and having been concerned with the many different problems involved in developing his property adjacent to the airport, he became aware that it possibly would not be advisable to contact the Airport Authority . Mayor Fuller stated'that the airport is very important to this area and, in'his opinion, the City should cooperate in every way with the Airport Authority. City Manager Griggs stated that he is not defending the Airport Authority for fai ling to 'reply to the Mayor's letter; however, the Council should be reminded that the Airport Authority has recently acquired a new staff and, perhaps, sufficient time has not been allowed to study all of the materials related to this matter. Mr. Baldwin, in answer to a question by Mayor Fuller, stated that his firm is prepared at this time to proceed to develop the property, if the City of Euless approves the.rezoni:,ng and that, in his opinion, the rezoning of his property is not independent on the air- port. In answer to a question, Mr. Schrickel stated that the plat has been designed in the "block" concept. Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr. Baldwin if he wi 11 give consideration to delaying his project until the Airport Authority can be contacted again. Mr. Baldwin commented that he agrees that the Regional Airport is very important to the entire area and it is equally important to him, as a property owner; however, that he feels the City of Euless would be able to secure the information from the Airport Authority, whereas, such information might not be available to an individual. begin as soon as the u t i l i t i e s have been planned and expedited City Attorney Cribbs stated that the City of Euless would prefer to have airport related industries within the City of Euless rather than on the airport site. City Manager Griggs stated that he is not defending the Airport Authority for fai ling to 'reply to the Mayor's letter; however, the Council should be reminded that the Airport Authority has recently acquired a new staff and, perhaps, sufficient time has not been allowed to study all of the materials related to this matter. Mr. Baldwin, in answer to a question by Mayor Fuller, stated that his firm is prepared at this time to proceed to develop the property, if the City of Euless approves the.rezoni:,ng and that, in his opinion, the rezoning of his property is not independent on the air- port. In answer to a question, Mr. Schrickel stated that the plat has been designed in the "block" concept. Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr. Baldwin if he wi 11 give consideration to delaying his project until the Airport Authority can be contacted again. Mr. Baldwin stated that he i s very desirous of beginning immediately on this project, and he i s of the opinion that the Airport Authority w i I I only advise again, as in the past, that they have not completed their study. Mr. Baldwin stated that the project could begin as soon as the u t i l i t i e s have been planned and expedited with the City. it7: (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9, 1968) i Councilman Shull stated that he would definitely be in favor of rezoning this property at this time, if the property Owners will agree to use the utilities within the Euless City limits (water purchased only from the City of Euless.) Mayor Fuller informed Councilman Shull that this property is in the City limits of Euless; therefore, the property owners would have to use the utilities within the City. Councilman Shull made the motion to approve the rezoning of this tract as requested, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, subject to the following conditions subsequent: A. A final site development plan shall be submitted to City Council within 18 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. B. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development plan as approved shall be commenced within 24 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. C. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development plan as approved shall have been substantially completed within 36 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Byers and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE FOR SIGNALIZATION AT HIGHWAY 1 3 AND WILSHIRE Members of the Council had previously been presented an ordinance from the Texas Highway Department for signaliza- tion at the intersection of Highway 183 and Wilshire. City Manager Griggs informed the Council that the request for signalization had been submitted quite some time ago, and the ordinance approves the agreement to exist between the City of Euless and the Texas Highway Department, which stipulates that this signalization will be installed at this intersection at the expense of the State. 11, 8 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9; 1968) Councilman Shull made the motion to approve First Reading of the ordinance for signalization at Highway 183 'and Wilshire. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second Reading of Ordinance on July 23, 1968) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, OAK FOREST ADDITION, FIRST INSTALLMENT, (FORMERLY WEST.BEGINS ADDITION) Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Roy Snyder, who advised that he represents Mayflower Investments. Mr. Snyder stated that Mayflower Investments have complied w i t h a l l recommendations of the City's Consulting Engineers. This statement was confirmed by the City Manager. Mr. Snyder advised that Mayflower Invest- ments is desirous, at this time, of approval of this final plat.. Mr. Snyder reviewed the plat of the area, and Councilman Samuels stated that at a recent meeting attended by City and School District Officials, the School District had discussed the need for an additional school in this area. Mr. Snyder stated that he had not been contacted by the School District. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his'opinion, the location of a school i s not the City's problem. Mr. Snyder stated that Mayflower I nvest- ments desires that the water be allowed to flow on the surface until the developer of Royal Oaks Estates,.-Mr. B. J. Reaves, begins construction of the Second Increment of Royal Oaks. (Royal Oaks is adjacent to Oak Forest.) Mr. Snyder advised that at such time as the construction of Royal Oaks, Mayflower Investments w i I I proceed to tie into the storm sewer. Mr. Snyder stated that the cost to Mayflower would be in excess of $5,000.00, if required to install this storm sewer at this time. He stated that the engineer on this project, Mr. Walter Elliott, has talked with Mr. B. J. Reaves, and Mr. Reaves has agreed that it is acceptable to permit the water to flow on the surface until the storm drain is completed, if this flow -does not create problems abd at the time of construction of the storm drain, Mayflower will tie onto the drain at their expense. Mr. Snyder stated a letter to this effect will be presented to the City. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the final plat of Oak Forest Addition as presented, contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable agreement existing between Mayflower Investment Company and Mr. B. J. Reaves -- this agreement to be approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9, 196 8) Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Shull and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IV. RESOLUTUON NO. 211, ENDORSING METROPOLITAN HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM i19 Members of the Council had previously been presented a copy of a resolution endorsing the seventeen point program recom- mended by the Metropolitan Highways Committee. Councilman Samuels made the motion to.. -pp- prove Resolution No. 211 as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. City Manager Griggs informed the Council that on August 1, 1968, a delegation from this area plans to journey to Austin to appear before the Texas Highway Commission, urging the Highway Commission's considera- tion of the Highway Development Program for the North Central Texas area. Mr. Griggs stated that those attending may travel by chartered plane if they desire; however, reservations must be made not later than July 12, 1968. He stated that Mayor Fuller plans to attend this meeting, and if there are members of the council who wish to go, the City Secretary should be advised, in order to secure reservations. V. FIRST READING CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE Members of the Council had previously been presented a copy of the model Clean A i r Ordinance which was distributed to Cities in this area by the Council of Governments. Mayor Fuller stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Fred J. Smith, Chief Sanitarian for the Tarrant County Health Department, urging the City Council to adopt a clean air ordinance; however, the County wi I I police the cities adopting the ordinance. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve Fi rst Reading of the Clean A i r Ordinance as presented by City Manager Griggs. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: 1-20 (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9, 1A68) Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Shull and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. DRAINAGE DITCH - EAST CLIFF Mrs. Martin, who resides on East C l i f f Drive, stated that she wants the City of Euless to initiate some form of action to eliminate the problem existing due to the drainage ditch near her property, She stated that the water stands stagnant and has a very unpleasant odor -- that several copper head snakes have been killed in the area recently -- the mosquitoes are terrible and that this is creating a very unhealthy condition for the residents in the area. Mayor Fuller informed Mrs. Martin that this matter would be handled by City Manager Griggs. VI I. COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 68 ADDITION 10 TRIO MANUFACTURING COMPANY Wo FuHer recognized Mr. F 1. Swartzwalder, who informed the Council he is the owner of the Trio Manufactur ing Company in Euless Industrial Park and is desirous of obtaining a permit to construct an addition to an existing building. He stated that he has several large contracts for the manufacture of materials vital to the Vietnam conflict, and it is vitally important that eleven thousand, five hundred (11 ,500) square feet be added to the,building. He stated that he had been advised that he must submit his request to the Planning and Zoning Commission, then to the Council; however, he is requesting the Council's consideration to grant this permit, stat- ing that he was not aware of the necessity of appearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission until a few days ago, and time is of the utmost importance. I n answer to a question by one of the Council- men, City Manager Griggs stated that it has been the City's pol icy to submit requests for additions to buildings to the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to its submission to the City Council. Mayor Fuller stated that in his opinion, since this is an addition to an existing building and Mr. Swartzwalder's request i s of an emergency. nature, he would recommend that the Council approve the request for a permit. i1 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, July 9, 1968) Mr. Swartzwalder stated that his building plans were presented to the C i t y q u i t e sometime ago, and he has met a l l necessary requirements. Mr. Swartzwalder agreed to appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next regular meeting on July 16, 1968, and would meet any requirements stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the request for Commercial Building Permit No. 68 for Trio Manufacturing Company, in view of the existing emergency, and with the stipulation that this request will be submitted 'to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next regular meeting. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Shull and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. AM VN IDAIRACIAIT ATTEST : �� 6gm� City Secretary VIII. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. 122