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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-09i 5.1 Regular Meeting Euless City Council November 9, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Council men Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent were Council- men Dan S h u l l and Don Warren.) Also present were City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer W. R. Ratliff, and City Secretary Veda Ferris. V ISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Leroy James, Gaylon Mayfield, Gary Price, T. A. Peterson, J. W. Murr, E. R. Van Sant, Charles Bundren, Rodger Burson, Gene Rupright, Danny Washmon, and Bob McFarland; Mesdms. Virginia Green, Zella Stierwalt, Jody Sexton, Peggy Millender, and Charlotte C. Peterson; Mrs. Yvonne Arth, and Miss Lisa Krause.. 0IN MAMA arml \I The invocation was presented by Council- man Frank Douglass. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting dated October 26, 1971, were approved as written. STATUS REPORT - YOUTH CF EULESS ASSOCIATION Mayor Krause recognized Miss Lisa Krause and Mr. Charles Bundren, officers of the Youth of Euless Association. Miss Krause informed the Council that the youth building has a dance floor, book shelves and that plans are underway to provide a stereo. Mr. Bundren stated that the purpose of the Youth of Euless Association is to provide a meeting place for the Youth of Euless; a place to study, a place to meet after football games. He stated that the youth house on Sheppard Drive is open on Friday and Saturday from 7 :30 until 12:30 P. M,; that plans are to open the house on Sunday for those who want to watch T. V. football games. Miss Krause informed the Council that the youth building has a dance floor, book shelves and that plans are underway to provide a stereo. 152 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9 , 1971) Councilman Copher expressed appreciation to Miss Krause and Mr. Bundren for their interest and tireless efforts in the youth project. Mayor Krause also expressed appreciation and thanked Miss Krause and Mr. Bundren for their work. CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION OF REFERENDUM PETITION REGARDING DEDICATION OF CITY -OWNED 20 ACRES ON WESTERN COMMON BOUNDARY WITH BEDFORD AS A PARK The City Secretary presented to the City Council the following certificate; November 5, 1971 I certify that the amended referendum petition regarding dedication of City -owned twenty (20) acres referred to as West Park bears a total of 259 signatures. 164 of the signatures were those of qualified voters, -and the remaining 95 are not listed as registered voters. Is! Vada Ferris City Secretary, City of Euless Councilman Copher moved to approve the Certificate as presented by the City Secretary. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Ke]046 9117 :1:a 9I: Nr: 7M.1 Q10[ eireAwi1 :7s11oraoto o11o[e1_1,N: mioi►Yi /_mimiwo 4.78 ACRES IN THE J.P. HALFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 711 (TRACT 1, CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION) , (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH ECTOR AND NORTH OF SPUR 350) (ADJOI=NS NEW TEXAS POWER LIGHT BUILDING NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION) - REQUESTED BY MR, BILL SKIPPING - ZONING CASE NO. 216 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD OCTOBER 26, 1971) Mayor Krause recognized representatives o f the Developer, M r . B i l l Skipping, present to answer any questions for the Council. The Council reviewed a letter as follows: t5&4 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) CRESCENT PROPERTIES CORPORATION 2901 VALLEY VIEW - DALLAS, TEXAS 75234 214/247-1746 Mayor and Council City of Euless Euless, Texas November 3, 1971 Re: Rezoning Case No. 216, Ector Drive & Hwy. 350 Gentlemen : This is to clarify and confirm our understanding of the implications and result should our request for a zoning change on the above captioned property from C -2 to PD be granted. It is our understanding that should the application be approved that in addition to the uses permitted under C -2 zoning, save and except those uses which we agreed to delete at the Public Hearing of October 26, 1971, we would be allowed to build a multi -story office building not to exceed 7 stories. It is our further undeestanding that approval of this application would not eliminate any of the uses other than those deleted at the meeting. W appreciate the reception and hospitality which you extended to us at the Council Hearing and look forward to continued pleasant relationships with the City of ;Euless. It is our sincere desire to develop a business complex in Euless which w i l l be an asset, not only to you, but also to your City for many years to come. Thank you for your consideration. S incerel y , B i I I Skipping BS /bas Mayor Krause stated that F. A. A. has stated that criteria has not been violated in the plans as presented for this building. Councilman Douglass moved to approve first reading of the Ordinance rezoning the property as requested, excluding private clubs in the building. The motion died for lack of a second. 154" (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) Councilman Douglass stated he is opposed to any private club located near a school. I Count i 1 man W i 1 cox moved to approve the rezoning as outlined in Mr. Skipping's letter dated November 3, 1971. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Counci 1men Wi 1 cox and Copher Nays: Councilman Douglass Mayor Krause declared the motion failed The Developer's representative stated that Mr. Skipping is most'anxious to start this building, however, a private club is not planned for the building; they do not like to have restrictions on their projects, but if the Council desires excluding a private club, they agreed to this exclusion in order to expediate the project. Councilman Wilcox suggested approving the zoning and require the owner of the building to request a special use permit for a private club. The City Attorney advised that the Council cannot attach a special use permit to this ordinance; that a private club is permitted in a Planned Development District and as the property is presently zoned. The City Attorney stated that the Council could require the owner to sign a covenent that the City Council must act on a private club being located in the building. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve the rezoning as requested. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Douglass stated that he hopes the owner wi I I not allow a private club to be located in the building. R t55 (Pape Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) IV. PUBIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 218 - REO_UEST OF MR. CHARLES BELEIN FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY 65.4045 ACRES IN THE A. BRAD- FORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 152, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I -1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF S. H. 183, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF MINTERS CHAPEL ROAD) Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing and recognized Mr. L. A. Peterson. Mr. Peterson stated he represents and is an associate of Mr. Charles Belew. Mr. Peterson stated th.at several hotel chains have expressed interest in locating on the property in question as well as one major airline office, and that all F. A. A. criteria has been met. In reply to a question, he stated that specific plans have not been made; only preliminary plans for selling purposes. In answer to a question, Mr. Peterson stated that Planned Development had not been considered because the Developer considered it quite impossible to plan 65 acres at one time. He was advised by t h e City Attorney t h a t a p l a n f o r as l i t t l e as 5 acres can be submitted under a Planned Development District. Mr. Peterson stated that consideration would be given to requesting a Planned Development District before the next Counci 1 meeting. t was pointed out that the original application requested "I -1" Light Industrial District, which has no height restrictions. Mayor Krause inquired if there were other proponents or opponents in this case. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. , 1 Mayor Krause informed Mr. Peterson the Council's policy is to consider the case at the next regular meeting after the Public Hearing. V. HUNTINGTON PLACE AND OAK CREST ESTATES PROPOSED ANNEXATION Mr. B i I I Rat] if reviewed the areas being considered by the City of Fort Worth and the City of Euless in the proposed boundary line adjustment. He stated that Mr. Griggs, City Manager, had met with Mr. Farrington of the Fort Worth Planning Department and discussed the adjustment; that the City of Fort Worth is preparing field notes in an effort to finalize this adjustment as soon as possible. (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) The City Attorney stated that the Council must set a Public Hearing on the proposed annexation. Councilman Douglass stated that several residents of the Tarrant Addition have contacted him since the last Council meeting and expressed a desire that the Tarrant Addition be included in the boundary adjustment; that they, too, want to be Euless residents. He stated that he proposes that the Tarrant Addition be included in the land trade with the City of Fort Worth; that after the Public Hearing, the City of Fort Worth gould be informed of the interest expressed by residents of the Tarrant Addition. RESOLUTION NO. 291 PROPOSED DEANNEXATION Councilman Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 291 as presented b.y the City Attorney proposing to deannex certain lands north of Highway 183, adjacent to Dallas -Fort Worth Regional A i r p o r t , as outlined by City Engineer B i l l Rat] ff. Councilman W Icox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, and Doug ass Nays: None , Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 292: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Councilman Copher moved to approve the Resolution calling a Public Hearing on proposed annexation as prepared by the City Attorney. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher and Wilcox Abstained: Councilman Douglass Mayor Krause declared the motion failed. Councilman Douglass stated he abstained because he is of the opinion that the residents of Tarrant Addition should be included, and that he would go with the City Manager to discuss the Tarrant Addition with the Fort Worth Planning Department. Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve a Resolution calling Public Hearing on November 23, 1971, to consider annexing certain territories presently in the City of Fort Worth, commonly known as Oak Crest Estates, Huntington Place, and the Tarrant Addition. 1 5 T (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Couhci 1 , November 9, 1971) Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass and Wilcox Nays: Councilman Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion did not carry. Councilman Copher stated that the residents of Huntington Place have presented a petition requesting to be annexed into Euless, have spent considerable time and money in an effort to bring about their annexation into Euless and he does not think the issue should be delayed in an effort to bring the Tarrant Addition into the matter; especially since the City of Fort Worth has denied this request previously. Councilman Douglass stated that he does not wish t o delay the matter so in the best i n t e r e s t of a l l concerned he w i l l withdraw his motion. The City Attorney stated a new motion w i l l be necessary. Councilman Copher moved to approve the Resolution as presented by the City Attorney setting November 23, 1971 as the date for the Public Hearing on proposed annexation of Huntington Place and Oak Crest Estates. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox; and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IMM RESOLUTION NO. 293: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 217 REQUEST OF MAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR REZONING 6.23 ACRES IN THE S. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 705, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO ''R -3" LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION, SECOND INSTALLMENT) Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 293 calling a Public Hearing on December 14, 1971. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 11158 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) VII. RESOLUTION NO. 294: IN SUPPORT CF CONTINUATION OF WAI I I S\/ 11 I F ANn TRINITY RI\ /FR PRQ.IFr.Tq ANn Tn nn ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT AND CARRY ON SUCH INTERVENTION The City Attorney stated that a letter from Mr. John Scott, President of the Trinity River Authority of Texas, requests the City's moral support in an effort opposing federal litigation of the Wallisville Project which is the first step in canalization of the Trinity River. Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 294, au'thorizing the City Attorney to intervene in order to support the continuation of the Wallisville and Trinity River Projects. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII. PURCHASE OF LADDER TRUCK Mayor Krause advised that the City Manager has reported the purchase of a ladder truck from the City of Dallas, in excellent condition, for $1250.00. He commended the City Manager Griggs and W. M. Sustaire, Public Safety Director, for their efforts in acquiring this equipment, for fire - fighting in the City of Euless. IX. RESOLUTION NO. 295: SUPPORTING HURST- EULESS- BEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRrCT IN OPPOSING SCHOOL DISTRICTS MERGER Councilman Copher moved t o -app rwd Resolution No. 295 supporting the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Board of Education and administration in opposing merger of school districts to form a county- wide system. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen, Copher, Wilcox, and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 115, (Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 9, 1971) X1. ENGINEER'S REPORT - SULPHUR BRANCH Mayor Krause stated he would discuss this matter with Hurst officials. XI I. JAYCEES OFFER LITTER BARRELS A member of the Euless Jaycees informed the Council that the Euless Jaycees are building ten litter barrels to give to the City of Euless; that the administration w i I I select locations for the receptacles and the maintenance will be the responsibility of the City. Members of the Council expressed apprecia- tion to the Jaycees and the City Manager was instructed to work with the Jaycees in placing the barrels throughout the City and contact Tarrant County Waste Disposal concerning emptying of the barrels. FA01IN■1NkgINdJ ►Ar adjourned at 9:38 P. M. XIII, Mayor Krause declared the meeting APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor �raezzzx �z I City Secretary r Mr. Ratliff, replying to an inquiry from Councilman Copher, stated that a field party has reported that the critical point along Sulpher Branch is the bridge on Bluebonnet Drive. Mr. Ratliff stated that if the City of Hurst will not make necessary repairs to the bridge to eliminate the flood problem, perhaps, Hurst City officials would permit Euless to cut the bank just west of the bridge to form a spillway. Mayor Krause stated he would discuss this matter with Hurst officials. XI I. JAYCEES OFFER LITTER BARRELS A member of the Euless Jaycees informed the Council that the Euless Jaycees are building ten litter barrels to give to the City of Euless; that the administration w i I I select locations for the receptacles and the maintenance will be the responsibility of the City. Members of the Council expressed apprecia- tion to the Jaycees and the City Manager was instructed to work with the Jaycees in placing the barrels throughout the City and contact Tarrant County Waste Disposal concerning emptying of the barrels. FA01IN■1NkgINdJ ►Ar adjourned at 9:38 P. M. XIII, Mayor Krause declared the meeting APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor �raezzzx �z I City Secretary r 60" r