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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-23Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 23, 1971 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 the Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Frank Douglass, Dan Shull, Dwayne Wilcox, Harold Copher and Don Warren. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff, City Secretary Vada Ferris and Public Works Director John Bayuk. VISITORS Visitors i n attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Troy M. Fuller, J. B. Sandlin, Alan W. HaTm D. E. Menzes, Ray Ozebek, Doug Ozebek, Ivan Gregory, J r . , Walter A . E l l i o t t , Danny Shull, W. 0. Field, Pat Murphy, Ray Gammon, Charles Scalise, Anthony Scalise, W. B. Flynn, Mike Allen, B i I I Pasteur, Wayne Widner, Michael Wyles, E. L. Hanner, and Hugh Waite; Mesdms. Raymond J. Ozebek, Lloyd T. Taylor, Dan Shull, and Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News; Misses Cathy Ozebek, Melinda Pickett, and Beverly Klaus. I NVOCAT I ON The invocation was presented by Councilman Frank Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated February 23, 1971, were approved as written. ORDINANCE NO. 395 - SECOND AND FINAL READING REZONING PROPERTIES AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY - DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -4" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; TRACT 2, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; TRACT 3, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH CF PIPELINE ROAD AND ADJOINS VEST CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING WESTPARK WAY.) (PUBLIC HEARING HELD FEBRUARY 9, 1971.) ZONING CASE NO. 206 REQUEST CF MR. FRANK E. CRUMLEY Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 395, with conditions subsequent, as follows: A. A final site development plan shall be submitted to 24 Two, Minutes of Reaular Meetina, Euless Citv Council, March 23, 1971 the 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 Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Wilcox and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause announced the motion carried. ORDINANCE.NO. 396: SECOND AND FINAL READING. CLOSING UTILITY EASEMENT ON TRACT C, MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMPANY OF TEXAS Councilman Copher made a motion to approve second and f i n a l reading of Ordinance No. 396,clos i ng a u t i l i t y easement on Tract C, Municipal Service Company of Texas, property located at Northeast corner of Himes Drive and Fuller Drive. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR A 75 FT. RIGHT -OF -WAY THROUGH CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE VEST SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Councilman Shull made a motion to refer this item to the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer for final negotiations and transfer of fee simple title. (Page Three. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23. 1971) Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Kruase declared the motion carried. IV. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLIED TQ CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED I N ORDINANCE NO. 326 (ZONING CASE NO. 170) , APPROXI- MATELY TEN ACRES LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF HARWOOD ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET, REQUESTED BY MR. WILLIAM E. PASTEUR Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bi 11 Pasteur, who introduced Messrs. Alan Ha= and Johnny Sand] in, co- owners of the property in this case. Mr. Pasteur stated that his clients have planned a drug store, chain grocery store and other affiliated stores on this property, purchased three years ago. He commented that it is not to the advantage of the owners to delay development, however, a super market seems essential to this area and the super market management is of the opinion the population is not adequate at this time for a large store; that, perhaps, in a year or two, s,gfficient housing will be in the quadrant termed necessary to locate a super market. Mr. Pasteur stated his clients request a twenty -four (24) month extension of conditions subsequent in Ordinance No. 326. Councilman Copher made a motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve a twenty -four (24) month extension, as requested. Council'man Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull, Douglass and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 25 26 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23, 1971) V. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION CF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 323 (ZONING CASE NO. 167) A 14.7 ACRE TRACT ZONED "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIS- TRICT (PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE T.A. CASH SURVEY AT THE WEST CITY LIMITS OF EULESS AND 400 FT. SOUTH CF SPUR 350). REQUESTED BY VEST PARK VENTURE. MR. TONY SCALISE. MANAGER Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Tony Scalise, Manager of West Park Venture, who stated he requests an extension of time applied to conditions subsequent in Ordinance No. 323 '(Zoning Case No. 167). Mr. Scalise stated that financing has .delayed the project in this case. Councilman Douglass made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning _Commission ,and approve a twenty -four (24) month extension of conditions subsequent i n Ordinance No. 323. 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. V1.. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 209, REQUEST CF MR. KEN GOOD & ASSOCIATES FOR CHANGE FROM "11-1" SINGLE FAM I LY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "11-2" TWO - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT "PD" PLANNED DEVELOP- MENT DISTRICT, "11-411 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST S I D E OF F.M. 157, NORTH CF GREEN HILLS PARK ADDITION AND ASH LANE yUrgk1819W Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Allen, who presented a plat of the property located North of the Green Hilis Park Addition and Ash Lane Extended, requesting rezoning of Tract One, con- sisting of 4.194 acres, from "11-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two - Family Dwelling District, Tract Two, consisting of 12.522 acres, from "R -1" to "PD" Planned Development District, Tract Three, consisting of 13.337 acres, from "11-1" to "R -4" Multiple Family Dwelling District, and Tract Four, consisting of 12.873 acres, from "R -1" to "C -2" Community Business District. a (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23, 1971) (Councilman Warren arrived at 8:30 P.M.) Mr. Allen discussed each tract and com- mented on the plans for offices, stores and dwellings, stating that the architecture proposed is basically a cluster concept; that a cluster type apartment is buildings looking inward on a courtyard - one story flats and two story studios w i t h no exterior stairway. He commented t h a t he w i l l establish a good family type multi - family development. He stated the development w i I I have two swimming pools and several recreation areas and will overlook the creek and a small portion of the southern tip of a lake. Mayor Karuse recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, a proponent, who stated he is of the opinion this development w i I I be an asset to the City of Euless and this is good zoning. Mayor Krause inquired if there are opponents. There were none. Mayor Krause recognized M r . Ivan Gregory, who inquired if Mr. Allen's firm would consider opening the lake and recreation area to the public. Mr. Allen stated this has not been consider- ed; that it is planned for tenants of the development. Councilman Douglass stated the Park and Recreation Committee is interested in talking with Mr. Allen about the pool area before the Council makes a decision. Mr. Allen stated that he is afraid this might have an adverse effect, if the area is open to the public. In answer to a question by Councilman Copher, Mr. Allen stated the streets in the multi - family areas will be private and maintained by the owner. Mayor Krause inquired about the drainage, and Mr. Ratliff stated this had been studied along with the preliminary platting and will be reviewed in detail before the final plat is recommended for approval. Councilman Douglass commented he suggests the street be called Ash Lane, as it continues west. Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed and advised Mr. Allen the Council will consider this case at the next regular meeting. VII, CONSIDER REQUEST OF PERSPECTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, MR. MICHAEL R. ALLEN, PRESIDENT, FOR APPROVAL AND CITY PURCHASE OF 1.93 ACRES IN THE PROPOSED LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION ON ASH LANE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Allen 28 (Paae Six. Minutes of Reaular Meetina, Euless City Council, March 23, 197D who presented a request for approval and City purchase of 1.93 acres in the proposed Lakewood Subdivision. He stated the cost per acre is $4,500.00 -- total price is $$,685.00. Councilman Douglass read Item IV, Park and Recreation minutes dated March 16, 1971, as follows: ''Mr. Theder reported Committee Members were favorably im- pressed with the two (2) acre plot of land adjacent to the proposed school site on Ash Lane which the School District has offered to sell to the City for a Park Site. Mr. Theder made a motion that the Park and Recreation Com- mittee recommend to the Council the purchase of approximately two (2) acres of land on the southeast corner of the proposed elementary school site on Ash Lane, and Park and Recreation Capital Funds not be expended for municipal improvements, such as building of streets, and installation of water and sewer 1 ines. Mr. McNair seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Gregory, McNair, and Theder Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried." Councilman Douglass inquired about action of the purchase of the land as the Park and Recreation Committee has two parts for consideration. Mr. Griggs stated the Council can con- sider the land purchase now, as it is not necessary to consider funds for street improvements and installation of water and sewer facilities at this time. Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve pruchase of the 1.93 acre site. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull and Warren Nays: Councilman Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII. BUILDING PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE CF OCCUPANCY GRANTED FOR A METAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE SECOND TRACT EAST CF RAIDER DRIVE ON SOUTH PIPELINE ROAD Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Pat Murphy, 29 Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless Citv Council. March 23 who stated he and his partner, Mr. Ray Gammon, request the Council consider granting a building permit and Certificate of Occupancy for a metal build- ing on Tract 3D located East of Raider Drive on South Pipeline Road for a glass company. Councilman Warren made a motion to approve the request for a building permit and Certificate of Occupancy as requested. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Wilcox, Shull, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. PETITION REQUESTING SUPPORT CF EFFORTS FCR BRIDGE OR TUNNEL OVER OR UNDER S. H. 183 AND SPUR 350 AT EULESS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PRESENTED BY'MR. IVAN GREGORY Mr. Ivan Gregory was recognized by Mayor Krause. Mr. Gregory stated he represents several students of Euless Junior High School and introduced Miss Beverly Klaus, Miss Cathy Ozebek and Miss Melinda Pickett. He stated these students have circulated a petition to enlist citizen support for the construction of a walk -over or a tunnel on S.H. 183 and on Spur 350 near Vine Street, for students of Euless Junior High. Mr. Gregory stated he thinks grants are available for walk -overs and requests the Council to investigate this possibility. Miss Klaus- presented a petition contain- ing signatures of four hundred, seventy -two (472) citizens, which was accepted by the Mayor and filed with the City Secretary. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve a resolution supporting a walk -over at S.H. 183 and Spur 350 (near Vine Street) as requested in the petition. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Warren, Copher and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 30 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meetinq, Euless City Council, March 23, 1971) Mayor Krause stated that, approximately one year ago, he, City Manager Griggs and Councilman Douglass had met with'Mr. Crook of Texas Highway Department, requesting consideration of a walk -over near Euless Junior High and were refused in their request. Mayor Krause stated the City has no jurisdiction at these locations, as this is State Highway property. Mayor Krause suggested that Mr.- Gregory petition the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School Board and that a copy of the City Resolution and petition, and one from the School Board be forwarded to Mr. Crook. Also, that he and other City representatives meet with Mr. Crook to further pursue the matter. Mayor Krause asked the City Secretary to send a copy of the petition with a letter from the Mayor to Mr. Don Kennard and area Representatives. X. INTERIM REPORT FRCM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, who commented that the Development Committee has met several times and plans to present a recommendation to the City Council soon. He stated this Committee hopes to remain active, as they feel their services miight be helpful in the future. Mr. Waite read a letter dated March 1, 1971, addressed to the Mayor and City Council in an effort to bring the Council up to date on the Committee's work. (Copy on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of the City Secretary.) Mayor Krause instructed the City Secre- tary to arrange a work session of the members of the Development Committee, City Council representatives, and City Engineer to review the recommenda- tions in an effort to formulate a policy. In answer to a question by Mayor Krause, M r . Waite stated t h a t no. F.H.A. insured loans w i l l be granted due to the air traffic pattern at Greater Southwest Airport. XI, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT- REV113N PROGRAM CF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN PROCESS AND IMMEDIATE PROJECTIONS, AND APPROVE FISCAL AGENT FCR SALE CF ADDITIONAL BONDS City Manager Griggs reviewed the Capital Improvement Program in progress and projected. A detailed report was pre- sented as follows: (.Paae Nine. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23. 1971) "General Obligation Bonds Park $ 110 000 Service Center 40 000 Street and Drainage Pipeline Raod $ 120 745 Ector 42 000 Harwood 62 000 Hurricane Creek 106 000 302 745 Contingencies 29 255 350 000 Total $ 500 000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Three Trinity Wells $ 406 553 One Million Gallon Overhead Tank and Tower '.215 005 Water Pump Station Number Six Booster, 350,000 Ground Storage Reservoir and Connecting Main 191 304 Land Overhead Tank and Tower and OnevSwell Station Number Six and One Well Legal and Survey Estimated 15 000 Automatic Controls, Re -work Piping at Standpipe, Water Main Replacements 176 101 Water 1 003 963 Sanitary Sewer Outfall 214 000 Contingencies 82 037 Total $1 300 000 Funded by City: Revenue Bonds $ 800 000 Escrow Account 200 000 $1 000 000 Funded Through TRA ._300 000 Total $1 300 000 31 32 Pa e Ten, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23, 1971) He stated that he recommends receiving bids on $500,000 General Obligation Bonds and $800,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds on A p r i l 13, 1971, and that Municipal Bond Associates of Texas, Inc.be appointed as fiscal agent. Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to City Manager Griggs and commended him for his expertise and financing abilities which enabled the City to finish the present program and have surplus funds . Councilman Copher made a motion to ap- prove the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Warren, Douglass, Wilcox and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XI I. RESOLUTION NO. 273: ENDORSING A STUDY CF SOLID WASTE PROBLEMS CF TARRANT COUNTY Councilman Wilcox reviewed a resolution j endorsing a study of solid waste problems i n Tarrant County, endorsed by the Tarrant County Solid Waste Coordinating Committee. Councilman Wilcox made a motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 273, and change Section Two of the Resolution, as follows: ''That the City of Euless feels that immediate action by the County Commissioners' Court i s absolutely necessary toward the resolving of the solid waste problems regardless of the outcome of any Grants -in -Aid, and that immediate steps should be taken toward the establishment of land f i I I areas situated throughout the County and operated by the County." Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote i s as f o lows: Ayes: Counci men Wilcox, Douglass, Warren, Copher and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XIII. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT ON SANITARY LANDF I'LL Mr. Ratliff stated he had investigated (Page Eleven. Minutes of Regular Meeting. Euless City Council, March 23, 1g7T the cost of a sanitary land f i I I , and as a result, he can report the cost i s tremendous, and the procedures with the State Health Department are numerous. He stated he has some knowledge of a Stationary Packer to be located in a central area, costing $350.00 per month and $55.00 each time it is dumped. Members of the Council agreed Mr. Ratliff should present more information to the Council on the Packer. (Mayor Krause announced he had an early f light to Japan and left at 9:55 P.M. Mayor pro tem Frank Doulgass conducted the Council Meeting at this time.) XIV. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 149, ESTABLISHING MANDATORY TRUCK ROUTES IN THE CITY CF EULESS Councilmen reviewed Ordinance No. 149 arid discussed possible amendment to Section III, as follows: "The following streets, highways and thoroughfares in the corporate I i m its of the City of Euless, Tarrant County, Texas, shall be mandatory truck routes: State Highway No. 183 F. M. Highway No. 157 State Highway Spur 350 Harwood Road" This would have the net effect of eliminating Main Street as a truck route. Councilman Shull stated -that he is of the opinion that South Main should not be closed as a truck route. Members of the Council agreed to include South Main Street, from Pipeline Road to S.H. 183, as a truck route, pend- ing an investigation of possible damage to this section of South Main. Councilman Shull made a motion to approve first reading of the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 149, desig- nating mandatory truck routes as follows: State Highway No. 183 F. M. Highway No. 157 State Highway Spur 350 Harwood Road South Main Street, from Pipeline Road to S.H. No. 183 34 (Page Twelve, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 23, 1971) Councilman Copher seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Wilcox, Warren and Mayor pro tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. XV. REQUEST FCR ATTENDANCE REPORT, H -E -B HOSPITAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS .Mayor pro tem Douglass requested the City Secretary to obtain an attendance report of Euless members of The H -E -B Hospital Committee, and other members, too. Fill rwoirn1nr C" ATTEST: XVI. The meeting'adjourned at 10:05 P.M. APPROVED: May6r