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Home My WebLink About1971-12-14e Regular Meeting Euless City Council December 14, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at $:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Councilmen Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, Don Warren, Dwayne Wilcox, and Dan Shull. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris. V ISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. City Engineer W. R. Ratliff, and Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Craig Evans, David M. Sherer, Tony DeMaria, Troy M. Fuller, David C. Moak, Dave Finney, Hugh M. Waite, Don Raper, 0. W. Miller, H. R. Elliott, Tom Williams, and Joe Bailey; Mesdms. Melanie DeMaria, Dave Finney, Wanda Waite, Shirlee Raper, Virginia Elliott, and Norma Bai ley. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting dated November 23, 1971 were approved as written. I. MAYFLOWER TRUST COMPANY - EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT FOR ZONING CF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND HARWOOD ROAD Mayor Krause recogniz, of Mayflower Trust Company who requested an extension of conditions subsequent incorporated in Ordinance No. 333, 1, Block 3 and a portion of Block 2, Oak Forest Addition No. 175.) He stated that the time allowed for the First December 15, 1971 and Mayflower Trust Company requests a 3d a, representative time applied to rezoning Lot (Zoning Case Phase expires one year extension Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve an extension of conditions subsequent for one year from the date' of expiration. ' f 1b =. 16 M (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 14, 1971) Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Councilman Warren arrived at this time.) PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NQ. 220 - REQUEST CF ROBERT BAKER FOR REZONING LOT 2484, BLOCK 13, J. S. ANDERSON SUBDIVISION OF BELL RANCH'TERRACE ADDITION, FFZCM "R -1 " SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -21" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SIGNET STREET, 341.5 FEET WEST OF F. M. 157) Mayor Krause opened the Pub] is Hearing and recognized Mr. Bob Baker, who presented a drawing of a building which he states w i I I house an automotive garage and show room. Mr. Baker commented. he is aware that water and sewer are not available to this site; but, if the zoning is approved, he would get the water and sewer facilities necessary for hi s property. Mayor Krause inquired if there were other proponents and recognized Mrs. Bob Elliott, who stated she owns the property west of this tract and she favors the request submitted by Mr. Bob Baker. Mayor Krause called for opponents. There being none, Mayor Krause closed the Publ is Hearing and advised M r . Baker the Council w i l l consider this case at their next regularly scheduled meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 217 - REQUEST CF MAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR REZONING 6.23 ACRES IN THE SCECKAON HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 705, FROM "R -11" SINGLE FAMILY DV\aL I NG DISTRICT TO " "R -31" LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY DV\ELUNG DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION, SECOND INSTALLMENT). Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 217 and recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, co -owner of Main Devel oprnent Company. Mr. Waite referred to the Zoning Map and identified the subject property and stated that the zoning request complies with the Euless Master Pl. +an, 10 (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, ,December 14, 1971) . M r . Waite stated that the t r a c t w i l l not be developed until 1973, and that homes costing about $26,000 are planned for the area, possibly condominiums. Mr. Waite stated he proposes a superior development which w i l l be an asset to the City of Euless. Mayor Krause called for proponents or'opponents in this case and recognized Mr. Tom Christmon, who read a petition signed by several residents in the area requesting the Council reject the rezoning of this property. Mr. Christmon stated that the primary objections to the proposed rezoning are traffic circulation and devaluation' of their property. Replying'to a question by Councilman Wilcox, Mr. Christmon stated if the streets were opened to the east, the citizen's would not be as concerned about the traffic circulation. Mr. Christmon stated the citizens are concerned about an adequate buffer; that they do not want junk cars, boats, etc. parked adjacent to their homes; that they have a nice quiet neighborhood and would like to keep it that way. Councilman Wilcox stated that the members of the Council want to protect property owners and consider each case areful 1 y in an attempt to provide the best zoning compatible for the area. Others who objected to the rezoning were Messrs. Al Bell, Don Raper, and Dave Finney. Mayor Krause closed the Public Hearing and advised M r . Waite the Council w i l l consider t h i s case a t t h e i r next meeting. 1V, DISCUSSION: SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM Mr. Waite advised the Council that he is Vice Chairman of the Library Board and has talked with Mr. Hammonds of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District concerning an agreement to permit the use of School Library facilities by the City during the summer months. He stated that Mr. Hammonds suggested that the existing agreement for use of recreational facilities might be adequate for the 1 ibrary program. 1 TO f (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 14, 1971) Mr. Griggs stated that he has discussed this matter with School Administrative officials -- that the Library Board should submit to the City Manager, dates, time and other data in order for a program to be planned. Mr. Waite stated he would ask the Library Board Secretary to send this information tothe City Manager. V. ORDINANCE N0. 415: FIRST AND FINAL READING - REZONING 7.68 ACRES IN THE A. M. DOVV4\G SURVEY, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -4" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED 300 FEET NORTH OF S. H. 183, SOUTH OF OAKWOOD TERRACE NORTH SECOND FILING, WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO TERRY DAVIS SUBDIVISION), REQUESTED BY MR, OTIS W. MILLER (ZONING CASE NO. 219) Councilman Wilcox moved to suspend the requirement for two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 415 subject to a 75 foot set back on north side of the property, adjacent to the "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: I Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Shull, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. M0 ORDINANCE N0. 416: FIRST AND FINAL READING - REZONING. FROM SINGLE FAMI LY D %aL ING D ISTRI CT TO "PO" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH "C -1" USES, TRACT 4, T. JASPER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 861 (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SPUR 350 AND WILSHIRE DRIVE). REQUESTED BY MR, CLAUDE MCCLENNAHAN (ZONING CASE NO. 215). City Manager Griggs stated that the Developer has met all requirements and he recommends approval. Councilman Shull moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and suspend the rule requiring two separate readings of the Ordinance and approve Ordinance No. 416 on first and final reading. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shul , Wilcox, Douglass, Warren and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 171* (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 14, 1971) IM PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL: INDUSTRIAL CONPLD( LOCATED SOUTH CF S. H. 183 ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES AND SOUTH CF DOCTORS' COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. OWNERS - ROBERT PATTERSON AND JOE FARINA. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Joe Bailey, representing Messrs. Robert Patterson and Joe Farina, owners of the subj ect property . The Council members were briefed on the Engineer's letter, dated December 1, 1971, a copy on f i I e as a Council exhibit in Office of the City Secretary. Mr. Bailey stated that the owners agree to comply with all recommendations in the Engineer's letter. Mr. Ratliff stated he recommends approval of the plat. Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Engineer and approve the plat. r Councilman Copher. seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Warren, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII, IOT .REVISION: LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 15, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION SECTION 4. ADJUSTMENT CF LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6 TO A POINT 5 FEET SOUTH ON REAR OF LOTS, (PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST CLIFF DRIVE). DAIVD MOAK, SURVEYOR. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. David Moak, who requested the Council consider a lot revision to adjust the lot line between two lots to a point five (5) feet southward at the rear of the lots. City Manager Griggs recommended approval as presented. Councilman Copher moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the lot revision as requested. 17"") Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Douglass, Shull, and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. RESOLUTION N0. 297 AUTHORIZING USE OF CITY OF EULESS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES IN A DECLARED STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY City Attorney Cribbs presented a resolution authorizing use of City of Euless law enforcement officers to assist other Agencies in a declared state of civil emergency, and stated the other cities in the area are adopting the resolution. Councilman Warren moved to approve Resolution No. 297. Councilman Shul1 seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass, Wilcox and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carr(i;ed. ATTEST : City Secretary X. The meeting adjourned at 9 :25 P.. M. APPROVED: Mayor