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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-26Regular Meeting Euless City Council September 26, 1972 CALL TO ORDER 17.. 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, B i l l Dunn, Darrel Benson, and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent was Councilman Harold Samuels.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorneys James Cribbs and Dixon Holman, and C i t y Engineer B i l l Ratliff. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. C. M. Swadley, W. R. Campbell, C. G. Ferrell, R. J. Ozebek, G. W. Winter, Jr., William R. Olds, Charles Belew, Thomas P. Ligon, John M. Duhon, Earl L. Holcomb, Bobby G. Black, Michael R. Allen, S. R. Valentino, Dale Smith, Bob Smith, Bob Cathey, Roy Perrett, B i l l Meier, and Jim Neeham; Mesdms. Fern Romine, Earl L. Holcomb; Ms. Violet Broome Miller and Linda Neeham. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Councilman Darrel Benson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The min rtes of the regular meeting dated September 12, 1972 were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING: AMERICAN DIVERSIFIED PROPERTIES, INC. REQUEST FCR CHANGE CF ZONING DISTRICT, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMI LY DVVELLING DISTRICT 10 "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF S.H. 183 AND EAST CF CULLUM DRIVE) Mayor Krause recognized M r . B i l l Campbell, who informed the Council that the applicant in this case requests a postponement of the Public Hearing to allow time to prepare a more detailed plan. Also, the applicant requests a council directive that the plan be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Cribbs stated that all property owners will have to be notified of the Public Hearing date and notice wi l l again be published in the newspaper, at the expense of the applicant. 18 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 26, 1972) Mr. Campbell agreed to bear this expense. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the request of American Diversified Properties, Inc. to postpone the Public Hearing and refer this case to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes = Counci !men Dunn, Benson, and W i !cox Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: MRS. VIOLET BROOME MILLER, ,318 NORTH INDUSTRIAL BLVD. Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Violet Broome M i l l e r and M r . B i l l Meier. Mrs. Miller explained she is requesting a Certificate of Occupancy to operate a real estate office at 318 North Industrial Blvd. The Council had been advised by a Council Communication from the City Manager that: Mrs. Violet Broome Miller was refused a Certificate of Occupancy for a business to be.located in the frame residence at 318 North Industrial Boulevard (FM 157) for the following reasons: 1. Sewer service is not available to the property, and no plans were submitted for extension. 2 The water line is inadequate for commercial develop- ment. (Plans and assurance for improvement were not submitted by applicant.) 3. Ingress, egress and parking facilities do not comply with the City's present standards and no guarantee of correction was offered. M r . B i l l Meier stated that it is not feasible at this point for his client to bring this property up to sub- division standards; however, she is agreeable to pay her pro rata portion of improvements when the property is developed. City Manager Griggs stated that he can appreciate the plea of Mrs. Miller and Mr. Meier, but, in this case, q Certificate of Occupancy cannot be granted administratively and the City Attorney has stated that the Council cannot violate its own rules. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 26, 192) Councilman Dunn inquired if the Council can legally grant this Certificate of Occupancy; that he is concerned about setting a precedent and upgrading the subdivision. Replying to a question, Mr. Meier stated his client is agreeable to a time limit on the Certificate of Occupancy. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve a Certificate of Occupancy for twelve (12) months at 318 North Industrial. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Dunn, Benson, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. III. PERMANENT ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED ON CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT BY ORDINANCE NO. 333 - REQUEST CF AUBRY G. GOOD FCR PERMANENT ZONING ON 13.25 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTI -MEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND HARWOOD ROAD Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Sellers, who, representing Mr. Aubrey G. Good, stated that Mr. Good requests permanent zoning of this property and plans development of a portion of the property within the next two years. He stated that the zoning is suitable to development of this property. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the request for permanent zoning of the property conditionally zoned by Ordinance No. 333. Councilman Benson seconded the zoning and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn; Benson, Copher, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause .declared the motion carried. IV. EXTENSION OF TIME ON ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 395 - REQUEST OF THE UN I VEST CORPCR AT I ON FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 395. (PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF WESTPARK WAY AND NORTH OF WEST PIPELINE ROAD) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Allen, who advised the Council he purchased this property in July and his firm, Univest Corporation, requests a twenty -four (24) month extension of time allowed for development of this property conditionally zoned in Ordinance No. 395. M r . A l l e n stated t h a t h i s f i r m w i l l dedicate the right -of -way for Pipe] ine Road improvements. 20 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless,City Council, September.26, 1972) Councilman Wilcox made a motion as follows: (1) Concur with the.Planning and Zoning Commission and approve a twenty -four (24) months extension of Conditions Subsequent in Ordinance No. 395; (2) Univest furnish field notes for dedication of right -of -way on Pipeline Road. Councilman Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Benson, Copher, and Dunn Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. V. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 65.4045 ACRES I N THE A. BRADFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 152, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. (REQUEST WAS TABLED NOVEMBER 23, 1971, AFTER DISCUSSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT.) (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH CF S.H. 183 APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET VEST OF MINTERS CHAPEL ROAD) , REQUESTED BY MR. CHARLES BELEW, ZONING CASE NO. 218 City Manager Griggs stated that, at the Public Hearing in November, 1971, the Council requested a more definite plan and a determination from the Federal Aviation Agency on height restrictions. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Ray Olds, who stated that the Council's request has been met. He presented a detailed plan and a letter from, the Federal Aviation Agency. He presented an artist's lay -out of the Planned Development, stating there is approximately 1.860 million square feet in the project. Replying to questions by members of the Council, Mr. Olds stated that tenants will be varied -- national and inter- national, and transportation related businesses; that the Federal Aviation Agency has advised the development w i l l be i n a zone of practically no noise; that buildings will be constructed of materials that will not create e l e c t r o n i c problems; t h a t s i t e development w i l l begin by January 1, 1973 -- that major development will begin in 1974 and that some leases will be made by the middle of 1973. City Manager Griggs stated that this area is proposed in the land use for Limited Light Industrial, but the request is for Planned Development to allow taller buildings. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve first reading of Ordinance rezoning 65.4045 acres, as a Planned Development District and acceptance of the Federal Aviation Agency's letter on height restrictions. 21.. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 26, 1972) Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Dunn, Copher, and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Federal•Aviation Agency's letter is on file as a Council Exhibit in the Office of the City Secretary.) VI. TAX ROLL CERTIFICATE AND CORRECTIONS FOR 1972, MR. RICHARD PARKS, TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Richard Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector, who read the Tax Assessors Certificate, certifying total 1972 taxes receivable in the amount of $793,175.19. Councilman Wilcox moved to accept the Tax Assessor's Certificate, as presented. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Dunn, and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion - carried. Mr. Parks presented Tax Roll changes through August 31, 1972, a total net addition in the amount of $21.38. Councilman Wilcox moved to accept tax roll changes as presented. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Benson, and Dunn Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI I. ORDINANCE NO. 433: SECOND AND FINAL READING ADJUSTING LONE STAR GAS COMPANY RATE SCHEDULE Councilman Wilcox stated that Lone Star Gas Company has presented a proposal setting $1.75 for the first 1,000 cubic feet, which will also be the minimum bill; that a I I other steps will remain as presented in the Ordinance on fi rst reading. 22 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 26, 1972) Counci 1 man Wi 1 cox moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 433, with rates as follows: First Next Next Next A l l over 1,000 9,000 15,000 75,000 100,000 cu. cu. cu. cu. cu. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Minimum Monthly B i I 1 $1.75 and the vote is as follows: or less $1.944 Gross; $1.75 .Net @ $1.100 per Mcf Gross; $.99 per @ 1.011 per Mcf Gross; .92 per @ 1.000 per Mcf Gross; .90 per @ .944 per Mcf Gross; .85 per Mcf Net Mcf Net Mcf Net Mcf Net Councilman Copher seconded the motion Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Dunn, and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause, declared the, mot ion carried. VIII. APPO I NTMENT OF CERT IF I ED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 1971 -72 ANNUAL AUDIT ment of Arthur Young and Company, City Manager Griggs recommended appoint - Fort Worth, for the 1971 -72 Annual Audit. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. . Councilman Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Benson, Copher, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT South Euless Swimming Pool Bid M r . B i l l Ratliff, City Engineer, presented a Ietter recommending a contract be awarded to Seaside Pools of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $151,772.00 and 180 consecutive calendar days, subject to approval of the Texas Park and Wildlife Commission. ,Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer. -2.3.. (Page Seven. Minutes of Regular Meeting. Euless City Council. September 26. 1972) Counci !man Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Copher, Benson, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter of recommendation and bid tabulation are on f i l e as Council Exhibit in the Office of the City Secretary.) Wilshire Pool Mr. Ratl iff stated that inspectors of the Texas Park and Wildlife Commission reported that the Wilshire Pool is one of the finest in the State; that the workmanship if very good. Mr. Swadley, builder of the pool, was introduced. He stated that he is aware of the Council's concern of the time involved in buidling the Wilshire Pool; however, it takes time to build a good pool and, in his opinion, the Wilshire Pool is one the City of Euless can be proud of. Mr. Swadley stated that 180 days is adequate time for his firm to build the South Euless Pool. Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Mr. Ratliff and his staff for their patience in the construction of the Wilshire Pool. X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Griggs reported that he has talked with Mr. Dean of the Regional Airport Authority concerning use of some of the airport land for park end recreation facilities. He advised t h a t M r . Dean stated the Airport Authority w i l l not make plans without contacting the City of Euless. XI. AI RCOND IT I ON I NG OF CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager to check into adequately airconditioning the three buildings in the Civic Center Complex. XII. MR. EHRLER, DENTON PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR - COMMENTS ON POOL CONCEPT Councilman Copher reported that recently, Mr. Ehrler, Park and Recreation Director for the City of Denton, spoke to the City of Euless Park and Recreation Committee. Mr. Ehrler stated that the City of Denton had made an error in building a large pool; that the neighborhood concept should be first. 24 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 26, 1972) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Secretary XIII. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor