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Home My WebLink About1970-12-08I1�ll Regular Meeting Euless City Council December 8, 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Ha 1, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Frank Douglass, Dan Shull, Harold Copher and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent Councilman Don Warren) Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. V ISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. W. B. Matney, Engineer, Humble 0 i I and Refining Company; Walter A. Elliott, Jr.; Vernon S. Smith, Sunnyvale Building Corporation; W. P. Hesley, (Programmer R. E. I.); Norman Harper, 2909 Lemmon, Dallas; J. C. Kollaer, 3606 Hall St., Dallas; J. D. Wilson, 3606 Hall St., Dallas; Mike Al len, 400 Hartford Building, Dallas; Mesdms. Betty Potthoff, repre- senting Mid - Cities Daily News and Ruth Hess, representing' the Urbanite. 1 AI \ rY`A-r I Oki The invocation was presented by City Engineer W. R. Ratliff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated November 24, 1970, were approved as written. ORDINANCE N0. 389: SECOND AND FINAL READING: ZONING CASE 205, REQUEST CF MR, BILL PASTEUR FCR REZONING 2.0585 ACRES IN T. JASPER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 861 FRCM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (LOCATED ON SOUTH SERVICE ROAD CF SPUR 350, NEAR INTERCHANGE CF 121 AND 350) (PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 10. 1970 Councilman Shull made a motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 389 rezoning 2.0585 acres in the T. Jasper Survey, Abstract 861, from "11-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970) Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 385: SECOND AND FINAL READING, PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF BOOKMAKING RECORDS Councilman Copher made a motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 385. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Douglass, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 386 - SECOND AND FINAL READING: UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE FOR AND GRANTING 'ANTECEDENT SERVICE CREDIT" AND "SPECIAL PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT" (TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM) Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 386. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV. ORDINANCE NO. 387. SECOND AND FINAL READING - PROVIDING FCR AND ALLOVVING VESTING CF CERTAIN RIGHTS, AND FOR RETIREMENT UNDER TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM 209 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970) Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve second and fi n a I reading of Ordinance No. 387. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. V. ORDINANCE N0. 388, SECOND AND FINAL READING, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 388. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. V1. VEHCILE BIDS Members of the council had been presented a copy of bid tabulation for five four -door sedans, as follows: TOTAL LESS NET PRICE APPROXIMATE NAME CF COMPANY 5 UNITS TRADE -IN 5 UNITS DELIVERY Mid -City Chrysler - Plymouth $17,007.90 $3,555.00 $13,452.90 --------- Payton - Wright Ford 16,642.65 2,550.00 14,092.65 45 Days Hudiburg Chevy City 16,935.90 3,333.00 13,602.90 40 -60 Days (Bids were opened at the Euless City Hall, December 4, 1970) City Manager Griggs stated that he had " consulted with Director of Public Safety, W. M. Sustaire and recommends the City Council accept the bid submitted by Payton - Wright Ford, and the City sell the cars considered for trade -in. 210 (Page Four. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8. lg7n) Councilman Douglass inquired if eliminating the trade -in vehicles was acceptable with Payton - Wright Ford Company. Mr. Griggs advised this arrangement was acceptable. Councilman Copher made a mot on to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the bid submitted by Payton - Wright Ford Sales in the amount of $16,642.65, and the City dispose of the vehicles designated for trade. Councilman Wilcox seconded tl e motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor: Krause declared the motion carried. V11, CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO ZON ING ORDINANCE NO. 347, APARTMENT ZONING REQUIREMENT Mayor Krause stated that several meetings of Planning and Zoning members, Council Members and interested citizens, have been held and, as a result, the Planning and Zoning Commission presents the following recommendations: 1. Parking for R3 and R4 to be two spaces per unit. 2. Parking for R5 to be one space for 500 sq. ft. gross building area, not to exceed 22 per unit, or minimum of 12 per unit. 3. No required parking to be in front of building line of front yards, but allowed in side and rear yards. 4. Make provisions within the R3 and R4 zoning to allow for individual purchasing of single family attached developments. 5. R5 zoning to have a dwelling unit per sq. ft. of d,.bnd ratio as follows: Over 3 Bedrooms MINIMUM SQ. FT LAND AREA PER UNIT 1600 1800 2000 2200 100 per bed room MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE CF TYPES UNITS PER ACRE 30% 50% No Requirement No Requirement MINIMUM SQ. FT. PER UNIT Efficiency 400 1 Bedroom 560 2 Bedroom 750 3 Bedroom 980 Over 3 Bedrooms MINIMUM SQ. FT LAND AREA PER UNIT 1600 1800 2000 2200 100 per bed room MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE CF TYPES UNITS PER ACRE 30% 50% No Requirement No Requirement 211 (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 19701 6 . Maximum land coverage o f 4 0 ° % t o i n c l u d e a l l buildings except covered parking. r 7. Means of apartment access and egress to individual apartment units should be controlled by Building Code. 8. Height restriction should-be based on standard three - story construction, with no limitation based on roof height. 9. Minimum space control between buildings, including exterior and interior courts: 1. 30' minimum between windows or doors in both walls. 2. 15` minimum between windows and blank walls. 3. 10' minimum between blank walls. 10. Minimum front yard building line to be 25 ft. 11.. Minimum side and rear yards to be 25 ft. from property 1 ine. 12. Covered parking roof structure to be allowed to 1 ft. from lot line. 13. Minimum 6 ft. fencing where required at side and rear lot 1 ines. 14. Roof, balcony and porch overhangs to be 41 maximum into front, side and rear yards. 15. Fireplace Masses and window boxes to be allowed to penetrate Counci Iman Wilcox made a motion that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 347, along the lines recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. front, side and rear yards, but not to exceed 3'. 16. No stairways or columns to be outside of building lines. 17. All units to be made of at least 80 %masonry veneer on a l l exterior walls excluding windows and doors. 18. All buildings should be within 100' radius of fire easements. Counci Iman Wilcox made a motion that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 347, along the lines recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 212 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970 VIII. EULESS TEEN COUNCIL REPORT- COUNCILMAN GOPHER Councilman Copher reported the progress of the Youth Teen Council, as follows: (1) A governing body has been elected by the teenagers (2) Adult Advisory Council has been organized - members are ministers, dentists, a law enforcement officer, other interested citizens. (3) By -laws are being studied (4) Application filed for a non - profit charter (5) House located for a meeting place (badly in need of repair - esti- mated cost of repairs - $5,500.00) (6) Teenagers planning a house -to -house campaign for contributions. (7) Plans made to contact businesses for contributions. Mr. Copher stated that he realizes the City has a recreation program, but not one for students this age. He stated the teenagers want to manage this program, with only adult guidance. Mr. Copher announced those wishing to mail a contribution may send to Youth Teen Council, P. 0. Box 562, Euless , Texas. IX, REPORT ON GARBAGE COLLECTION - COUNC I LMAN W I LCOX Councilman Wi lcox reported that it seems apparent that the test period for the garbage collection program, which began approximately ninety (90) days ago, needs to be extended. He informed the Council that, after several meetings with the Euless City Manager, Bedford City Manager, and Mr. McCaffity, he recommends the program be extended, and that plastic bags be used in several areas of the City, on a test basis. Mayor Krause stated that he was of the opinion that the home owner should not bear the expense of the plastic bags used for testing. Councilman Wi Icox commented he agrees, and that plans have been coordinated with McCaffity Waste Disposal. Members of the Council agreed with the extension of the program and use of plastic bags, as recommended by Councilman Wilcox. 213 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970) X. MR. MIKE ALLEN, REPRESENTING KEN GOOD AND ASSOCIATES - LAKEWOOD ADDITION Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Allen, ;who presented a preliminary plat for the Lakewood Addition, property located west of Oakland Estates and Korth of G re e n h i l I's Park No. 6. Mr. Allen pointed out the area the School District plans to construct a school and stated that the City w i I I benefit from this development. Therefore, the request is submitted for the City to participate in the cost for looping the water lines and the expense to pave part of Ash Lane. Mr. Allen stated that he requests the City to pay for over - sizing water lines in excess of six inches and excess of 8 inches in sanitary sewer lines. Mayor Krause informed Mr. Allen that the City does not normally participate in such projects. Councilman Wilcox stated he requests a formal, written request of the City's participation. Mr. Allen stated that each member of the Council would be furnished materials as requested. Councilman Copher expressed concern of the southeast corner of the School Tract. Councilman Douglass commented he would like to have a copy of the proposed plan for study. Mr. Allen stated that the plan has been drawn to consider the School District Tract. Cduncilman Wilcox stated he would like to consult with Director of Public Safety, W. M. Sustaire, concerning the street. Mayor Krause thanked Mr. Allen for his presentation and informed the City Secretary, Mrs. Ferris, to schedule this item for the next City Council Agenda. XI. APPEAL FROM MR. WALTER ELLIOTT FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN OVER SIZED LINES - EULESS SQUARE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, who stated he is representing Humble 0 i I and Refining Company and Sunnyvale Construction, Inc. with plans to develop Euless Square at SH 183 and Raider Drive. 214 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970} Mr. E I I i o tt stated he requests the City participate in payment of oversize water line over and above an equivalent of an 8 inch water line. (M r. Elliott read a letter addressed to Mr. C. J. Griggs, City Manager, requesting the City's participation.) City Manager Griggs stated that the City w i l l not directly benefit from this participation, at this time, and that he recommends that over sizing payment be considered when the entire City w i l l benefit, and further that over sizing is normally considered to be above 12 inch for this development. Councilman Shull stated that he is of the opinion that the expansions of this type were included in the $5 million water and sewer bond program the citizens voted in January, 1970. Councilman Wilcox stated that his opinion is t h a t the C i t y w i l l benefit from the sale of water, the ad valorem tax and the sales tax from this project and the City should participate to expedite such a project. City Manager Griggs stated that the $5 million bond issue included drilling wells, building water storage tanks and aid the distribution system for supply including fire protection. Councilman Shull stated that if the City waits until a Sub Division is developed to participate in water and sewer lines, the sub division may never develop. Councilman Wilcox stated that i.f the C i t y does not p a r t i c i p a t e t o a i d Developers, the City w i l l not grow. City Manager Griggs stated the City policy is for water supply and sewage treatment, and the development in between is a responsibility of the property. Mr. E I I i ott stated that the Council must decide if the City will participate in over sizing of line in areas before they are developed. City Manager Griggs stated the City has not, in the past, participated inra water or sewer line, at the convenience of the developer. Councilman Douglass stated that he is not prepared to vote on this matter; that he requests a work session for the Council, in an effort to resolve the City's policy for over sizing lines. Mayor Krause informed the City Secretary to schedule a work session for the Council members to consider this matter prior to the next regular Council meeting. Mr. E I I i o tt was informed by the Mayor that this case would be on the next Council agenda. 215 Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 8, 1970 XI I. Mayor Krause announced the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. APPROVED: --I� OUR givsUe ATTEST: /JJ.&�' City Secretary 216