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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-13227 Regular Meeting Euless City Council June 13, 1972 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 Councilmen Harold Copher, Harold Samuels, B i l l Dunn, Darrel Benson, and Dwayne Wilcox. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Engineer B i l l Ratliff. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Danny Washmon, Stan WetseI, Norman Harper, Sonny Loftis, Bob Shuemaker, Roy Day, Kellum Johnson, Herman Hunter, Richard G. Fagin, Jack Avinger, James C. Fleming, Jack L. Grigsby, George T. Jackson, R. J. Ozebek, and Troy M. Fuller; Mesdms. B i I I Pasteur, Darrel Benson, Wayne Buesnel, John McDowell, Jack L. Grigsby, George T. Jackson, and Dorothy Edge; and Miss Darrelyn Benson. INVOCATION Councilman B i I I Dunn. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The invocation was presented by "Minutes o f the Regular Meeting dated May 23, 1972 were approved as written. . PLAT REVISION, LOT 1, BLOCK 7 TRAILWOOD ADDITION, SECOND FILING CHANGING THE BUILDING LINE ALCNG CRIPPLE CREEK DRIVE, FRCM 30 FEET, AS PLATTED, TO A 15 FOOT BUILDING LINE, (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER CF CRIPPLE CREEK DRIVE AND TRAILWOOD DRIVE) . REQUESTED BY MR. BILL PASTEUR Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Troy Fuller, representing Mr. B i I I Pasteur, who presented a plat of Lot 1, Block 7, Trailwood Addition. Mr. Fuller stated that Mr. Pasteur requests a revision of the building line on Cripple Creek Drive in order to build a 2500 square foot home. It was pointed out that a thirty (30) foot setback prohibits construction of a large dwelling and the City requirement is a fifteen (15) foot setback on side lot lines. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat revision, as requested. 228` (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13, 1972) Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Samuels, Benson, and Copher Nays: None (Councilman Wilcox absent at this time.) Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE FCR CHANGING ZONING DISTRICT FROM "R -1 " S I NG LE FAM I LY TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUS I NESS, ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH CF SH 183 AND EAST AND Vhf CE DICKEY DRIVE, REQUEST CE MESSRS. BOMAR LOWRANCE AND ASSOCIATES, RICHARD S. MAURER AND CLIFFORD B. MARSHALL (ZONING CASE NO. 223 - PUBLIC HEARING HELD MAY 23, 197 2) Councilman Dunn moved to approve first reading of Ordinance subject to submitting final plat and building plans for approval, with a thirty (30) foot setback behind the existing residences. The motion died for lack of a second. Replying to a question, Mr. Avinger, representing American Diversified Properties, Inc. stated that a Planned Development District would be difficult to plan at this time since several adjacent tracts are under option, pending rezoning; that a Business Park is planned for the area and C -2 is needed; that Planned Development is a broad term. Mr. Avinger stated a site plan could be submitted within the next 60 days. The City Attorney advised that the proposed site plan could be incorporated in the Ordinance. Councilman Dunn moved to approve the zoning as requested with the following stipulations: (1) thirty (30) foot setback along the line of the existing residences; (2) fifteen (15) foot setback behind the apartment complex; and (3) preliminary site plan presented to City Council for approval. Councilman Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Benson, and Samuels Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Copher (Councilman Wilcox not present at this time.) Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 2.2.9 (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13_ 1972) FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE REZONING TRACT A, BLOCK 1, AND TRACT A, BLOCK 2, WILSHIRE VILLAGE, FROM "R -5" MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO ''PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, FOR OFFICE BUILDING AND RETAIL SHOPS. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER CF SPUR 350 AND WILSHIRE DR IVE) . REQUEST OF VANTAGE PROPERTIES, INC . , (ZONING CASE NO. 224 - PUBLIC HEARING HELD MAY 23, 197 2) Councilman Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of Ordinance with the stipulation that the developers erect an eight (8) foot masonry fence, with a brick face, along the South and East boundaries of the property, with said brick face to be facing the single family residences. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Copher, Benson, and Dunn Nays: None (Councilman Wilcox not present at this time.) Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED BY LODE STAR GAS COMPANY. MR. ROY DAY, FORT VVRTH DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT. Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing and recognized Mr. Roy Day, Fort Worth District Superintendent, who discussed the exhibits previously submitted to the Council. Members of the Council expressed concern about the 9.19% increase proposed for the City of Euless and requested information on the increase for the average user in Euless. Councilman Copher inquired if the Gas Company would consider a 5.5% increase, stating that this is the minimum wage increase allowed by the Pay Board. (Councilman Wilcox arrived at 8;40 P. M.) Mr. Day stated that Lone Star Gas Company would furnish the information requested and that he and Mr. Calhoun wi I I meet with the Council to discuss their request if the Council so desires. Mayor Krause called for other proponents or opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and thanked Mr. Day for his presentation. 230- (Page Four, Minutes of Reqular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13, 1972) 91 PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 225 REQUEST OF CENTENNIAL HOMES, INC, FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT, FROM "R -2" TWO- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR TOWNHOUSES. PROPERTY LOCATED ON TRACT C, LAKEWOOD ADDITION, WEST AND NORTH OF BOCOWOOD AND WEST AND NORTH 0 F LAIOA00D ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bob Shuemaker, Vice President and General Manager of Centennial Homes, who reviewed plats and drawings of the proposed development. Mr. Shuemaker advised that the request is to enable the developer to build townhouses. The Council discussed the covenant proposed between the Homeowner's Association and Centennial Homes to govern main- tenance of open spaces and other common facilities. The City Attorney explained the covenant, stating that each property owner w i I I pay $360.00 annually for maintenance; that the Homeowner's Association w i I I be responsible for enforcing the covenant. It was agreed that Section 3, Article XV should be deleted, which is as follows: "Section 3. Amendment to Plat: Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, so long as Declarant shall own any Lot it shall have the unrestricted right, from time to time, without the consent, vote or approval of any Cwner, Member, Associate or the Association to amend, alter, change, rede- fine, resubdivide and replat the size, location, configuration, layout and boundaries of any Lot or Lots; provided that the same not increase by more than ten percent (10 %) the total number of Lots in the Properties." The City Engineer advised that the property l i n e is in the middle of the drainage channel and the Council agreed that this matter should be settled between the developer and other property owner. Mayor Krause called for other proponents o r opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and advised Mr. Shuemaker the Council will consider this case at the next meeting. YI. MR. TERRY DAVIS' AGREEMENT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FCR HIS SUBDIVISION AT THE SOUTH END CF EAST CLIFF DRIVE City Manager Griggs informed the Council that a meeting with Mr. Terry Davis resulted in the following: L ,3 1 (Pape Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13. 1972) "if the City of Euless will request the Texas Highway Department to permit an opening (cross -over) in the median of SH 183 at Del Prado Drive, Mr. Davis is agreeable to fencing the South end of Eastcliff Drive. Mr. Davis requests that he not be required to install the obstructions in his driveways, to allow better circulation within his project. The opening into Eastcliff Drive is West of the present development of Phase One of Mr. Davis' project. There w i I I be no paving of this driveway at this time; however, Mr. Davis w I I construct a sol id fence across Eastcliff Drive now, and when Phase Two of the development is constructed, he wi I I provide a six (6) foot opening in the center of Eastcliff Drive and pave a six (6) foot sidewalk for pedestrian and bicycle traff ic." Councilman Samuels moved to accept the report as submitted by the City Manager. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Copher, Dunn, Benson, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY REQUEST FCR AN ADVANCE CF FUNDS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE ENGINEERING ON EXPANSION OF THE CENTRAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT City Manager Griggs advised the Council that Trinity River Authority is requesting funds to continue engineering on expansion of the Central Sewage Treatment Plant and the City of Euless' portion is $15,000.00. Mr. Griggs stated that the City will be re- imbursed upon receipt of the first bond proceeds. He stated that he is not opposed to requesting the City of Bedford to participate in this cost, since they w i l l benefit from this service. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve the expenditure of $15,000.00 subject to the City Manager negotiating with the City of Bedford to participate in a portion of this amount. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Samuels, Copher, Dunn, and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 2 ��2 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13, 1972) MEN APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS as follows: Mayor Krause announced appointments TWO YEAR TERMS Planning and Zoning Commission Richard Leggett Robert A. Johnson Carl Tyson Ray Ozebek Library Board W. W. McCormick Mrs. Bernard Mathews George Barrowcl i ff Zoning Board of Adjustment Carroll Davis Thomas Row 1 and Jerrel,l Sartor PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Park and Recreation Committee Ivan Gregory Mrs. James D. G r i f f i n Jay H. Theder Harold Copher The Mayor announced that the members of the Park and Recreation Committee are appointed as needed, and the maximum term is for one year. Also, that Councilman Copher is the Council representative on this Committee with voting rights. The members of the Council concurred with the appointments as announced by the Mayor. IX. STATUS OF W I LSHIRE POOL CONSTRUCT1 ON City Engineer B i l l Ratliff reported the Contractor is aware of the penalty imposed in the contract for each day the contract is extended. He also stated that it is difficult to estimate when the pool w i l l be completed. nn w ran n nor. rr X. The meeting adjourned at 10 :50 P. M. (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 13, 197 2) APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 233 234