Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-23Regular Meeting Euless City Council December 23, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:03 P. M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mcw McCOtmick; Messrs. Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek, and Charles Hunt. (Absent: Mr. Wayne Wright.) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i l l Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Hal C. Ferguson, Cecil Carr, Lynn Shackelford, Dick Wells, Jim Hickerson, William Hays, John Horton, Frank Wulfenbarger, James A. Lucas, June Morrison, Stan Himes, B. J. Reaves, David C. Hughes, Jr., Walter A. Elliott, Jr., and Ken Taylor. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on December 9, 1975 were approved as written. I PUBLIC HEARING -- ZONING CASE NO. 248 REQUEST CF B. J. EAVES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 1 AND 2, LEVI FRANKLIN SURVEY, ABS-TRACT A-513; AND TRACT 1, GEORGE LINNEY SURVEY A -939 . Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 248, request of B. J. Reaves for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development on Tracts 1 and 2, Levi Franklin Survey and Tract 1, George Linney Survey and recognized Mr. Walter Elliott. (Page_ Two, Regular Meeting, Euless, City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Walter Elliott stated he is with the Engineering Firm of Elliott and Hughes and is requesting the Council's con- sideration on Bear Creek Estates Addition. Mr. Elliott stated the property is located West of North Main Street and North of Little Bear Creek and is the former Morrison property. Mr. Elliott stated the subdivision w i 11 include residential, duplexes, multi - family, commercial, an office complex, and a recreational complex. Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. B i ll Reaves who stated he has been a builder in Northeast Tarrant County since 1951 and has developed approximately 25 subdivisions with several of them being in Euless but Bear Creek Estates will be the most challenging. Mr. Reaves stated it will take from five (5) to seven (7) years to complete the subdivision, with a 30 million dollars value at completion. Mr. Reaves stated that they are ready to begin develop- ment and funds are available for the total development. Mr. Reaves stated that he has employed the Architect Firm of Mr. Bob Horton for designing the develop- ment. Mr. Bob Horton stated that his firm has recommended the development be constructed in eight (8) phases; that Phase one (1) and two (2) will be Single Family with Phase one (1) having sixty -nine (69) units and Phase two (2) having forty- six (46) units. Mr. Horton stated the Single Family Dwelling units will be a minimum 1800 sq. feet and will be in the price range of $50,000 to $75,000. Mr. Horton stated that Phase two (2) will also include a small shopping center and service station on North Main Street. Mr. Horton stated that Phase one (1) and Phase two (2) would be a 71 million dollar project. Mr. Horton presented slides of several residential developments of Mr. Reaves, that showed the type of homes Mr. Reaves would be building. Mr. Horton stated Phase tiixee(_3) of Itimrpraiettwould be along Little Bear Creek with a golf course, recreational area and would be a good buffer between the homes in Trailwood Addition and the development. Mr. Horton stated that Phase four (4) would be the construction of duplexes, approximately 14 units with between 1300 and 1500 sq. feet per unit. Phase five (5) will be the multi- family dvaelopment in the center of the project with 436 units; Phase six (6) will be multi - family development with 120 units; Phase seven (7) will be a shopping center with approximately 100,000 sq. feet and Phase eight (8) will be an office tower complex which will be a six (6) story building on 10.38 acres. Mr. Horton stated the total project will be on 167 acres with 685 living units or 4.10 units per acre. Mr. Elliott stated he is requesting a pre- liminary plat approval at this meeting and they will have construction plans in for the City's approval in the middle of January. Mr. Ozebek stated that on the plans Phase one (1) and Phase two (2) have a beginning date and a completion date and the remainder of the phases have only one (1) date and he inquired of Mr. Elliott if this would be the starting dates of these phases. Mr. Elliott stated that the dates on the plat are estimated starting dates. Mr. Hunt inquired the location of Tracts 1 and Tract 2 as indicated on the plat. h7 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Elliott stated 152 acres is the Morrison Tract which is Tract 2 and Tract 1 is a 15 acre tract that belonged to Trailwood Addition and was purchased by Mr. Reaves. Mr. Ozebek inquired if the green area along Little Bear Creek will remain as a recreational area and not be used for residential construction. Mr. Elliott stated that the green area is located in the flood plane area and cannot be used for residential construction. Mr. Elliott stated the recreational area will be opened to the citizens on a membership basis. Mr. Walker inquired if Mr. Reaves has new names for McCoLr ick Drive and Reaves Drive on the plat. Mr. Elliott stated that they have changed the names of these streets and the City will make sure that there will be no two (2) streets in Euless with the same name. Mr. Hunt stated there was a number of questions raised by the City Engineers and inquired of Mr. Bill Flowers if all of his questions had been answered. Mr. Plowers stated that he is satisfied and all items he requested have been corrected. Mr. Sustaire stated that Cheek - Sparger Road on the plat would have to be moved 100 feet south on his property. Mr. Elliott stated that he would concur with this change. Mr. Walker inquired i f the channel would widen Bear Creek at the North Main Street Bridge. Mr. Elliott stated they would leave it the width it is at present. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were other proponents; there being none; he inquired if there were any opponents; there were none. Mr. Jim Lucas inquired if there would be any problems in developing the area north of Bear Creek Estates Addition. Mr. Elliott stated that water and sewer lines will be stubbed at the north end of Bear Creek Estates because the City requires that all new developments must have utilities available to any develop- ment surrounding it. Mr. Gerguson stated that he was advised this development is in the Grapevine School District, and he was wondering if it would ever be transferred into the H -E -B School District. 158 (Page Four, Regular Meeting_, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Elliott stated that he was advised by a telephone conversation with the School Superintendent of Grapevine, that it is not feasible, because it is impossible to change school lines due to bond indebtedness. Mayor Samuels declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Samuels stated that the Park and Recreation Board has been attempting to secure land on Little Bear Creek and inquired of Mr. Reaves if he had any feelings about donating some land on the West portion of this development for a park. Mr. Reaves stated he would be agreeable and would get with his Engineers and the City staff Engineers and would donate some property to the City for a public park and he would like some verification of the donation for tax purposes. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the request of Mr. B. J. Reaves for a change of zoning from "iR -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PD " Planned Development on Tract 1 and Tract 2, Levi Franklin Survey and Tract 1, George Linney Survey on first reading of Ordinance. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels Declared the motion carried. II PRELIMINARY PLAT - BEAR CREEK ESTATES ADDITION Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the preliminary plat of Bear Creek Estates Addition as requested by Mr. B. J. Reaves. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL LOTS 17R AND 18R, BLOCK 4, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION 1.59 Mayor Samuels stated that the plat approval on Lots 17R and 18R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition has been temporarily withdrawn. IV CONSIDER REPLAT APPROVAL TRACT 4AR1, WESTPARK CENTRAL Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes of the Engineering Firm of Elliott and Hughes, who stated he is requesting that Tract 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition be replatted to delete .106 acres on the southeast corner of the tract. Mr. Hughes stated there are parking spaces, a fire hydrant and a light standard on this property at this time. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Conwuission and approve the replat of Tract 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition. Mrs. McCromick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. NcCoituick, Messrs, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V RESOLUTION NO. 377 REGARDING CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN TARRANT COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO HUD City Manager Sustaire presented a resolu- tion for continued participation in the Tarrant. County Consortium through 1976. Mr. Sustaire stated that there is a possiblity of some assistance in the water line extension through this consortium. Mr. Ozebek inquired if there has been any discussion about county wide ambulance service at these meetings. Mayor Samuels stated he has not heard any discussion on ambulance service at any of the meetings he has attended. (Pale Six, ,egular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Ozebek stated the Council should impress on the Tarrant County Planning and Management that if the City of Euless does opt to stay in the consortium, the grants should be directed county wide. Mr. Flowers stated that T.R.A. is ready to begin their study, all that is lacking are letters from the interested cities giving their approval. Mr. Flowers stated this is a study for an ex- tensi'o'n of the T.R.A. water treatment plant to include Grapevine, Colleyville, North Richland H i 11 s and possibly Watauga; that there needs to be a study made on the size of line, routing of the line, the cost estimate for installation of the line and the portion of the line that needs to be constructed first. Mr. Sustaire stated that Euless and Bedford are carrying the full load of the present plant and if the extension is installed, the additional cities on the line will help to pay the cost of the plant. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 377, regarding the City's participation in Tarrant County's application to HUD. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI RESOLUTION NO. 378 ACCEPTING GIFT OF PARK LAND City Manager Sustaire stated that he has received the deed, from Mr. Cecil Carr, for a 2.8 acre tract of land ad- j acent to the Simmons Drive Community Center, at an approximate appraised value of $92,000, to be used as a park site. Mayor Samuels stated he would like to express his appreciation on behalf of the City, Mayor and Council and accept this gift. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Resolution No. 378 accepting, on behalf of the City, the deed to the property and ex- pressing the City's thanks to Mr. Carr for this generous gift. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 161 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VII ELECTION CHANGES Mr. McFarland stated that several citizens have expressed a desire to make certain changes in the way the Municipal elections are conducted. He stated that the Federal Voting Rights Act states that any changes must be submitted to the Justice Department for the Council so these changes can be submitted to the Justice Department; that these changes need to have advanced approval before the election can be held. Mr. Hunt inquired if we offer any changes in good faith and have not received permission from the Justice Department, can the City proceed with these changes. Mr. McFarland stated that if the City does not receive permission to make any submitted changes, he would recommend the election be held as it has in the past to prevent the election from being held invalid. TEXAS UTILITY ACT Mr. McFarland stated the Texas Utility Act requires the City of Euless apply for and obtain a certificate of necessity and convenience for utility service in the City, and deadline for submitting this information is December 31, 1975, and the deadline for submitting legal data is March, 1976. Mr. Flowers stated he has submitted the required information for the December 31, 1975 deadline. ORDINANCE NO. 498 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 443 CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE Mr. McFarland presented Ordinance No. 498, known as the "Revised and Restated Civil Service Ordinance of the City of Euless." Mr. McFarland stated this Ordinance provides for an Officer of Personnel and Civil Service Office to be more directly related to the employees for day to day operation of the Civil Service System and be responsible to the City Manager. Mr. McFarland stated that any changes in the Rules and Regulations will have to be approved by the Council. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Ordinance No. 498, amending Ordinance No. 443, the Civil Service Ordinance, on first and final reading. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Civil Service Commission should be able to make their recommendations on any changes. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Sustaire stated the recommended changes in the rules and regulations were made after the study made by the Federal Civil Service Commission and COG. Mr. Walker inquired if these changes should not have come from the Civil Service Commission, so they can have an input into the suggested changes. Mr. Hunt stated that as a matter of courtesy to the Civil Service Commission, he will withdraw his motion. Mr. Taylor stated that Mr. McKinney has met with the consultants and has been aware of the changes. Mrs. McCormick moved to table the passage of the Ordinance until the next regular meeting, allowing the Civil Service Commission time to review the changes in the rules and regulations and report to the Council. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Hunt inquired if a delay in passage of the Ordinance and rules and regulations after January 1 will cause any problem in implementation of the rules and regulations. Mr. Sustaire stated the new Ordinance would bring the rules and regulations into proper perspective. VIII LETTER OF RESIGNATION Mayor Samuels read a letter of resignation from Rev. James McKinney, member of the Civil Service Commission. IX DISCUSSION Mrs. McCormick inquired what type electric wire the City's building and electric codes required. Mr. Lynn Shackelford stated the present code now allows aluminum wire, but the City is in the process of updating the City's codes and he hopes to have it to the Council for their consideration sometime in January. Gage Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 23, 1975) Mr. Walter Elliott stated the Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Government Relations Committee and there will be a representative from each City staff or Council to serve on the Committee as well as members from the school district. He further stated that this committee would be a common problem solving committee and they plan to have a tentative meeting on January 22, 1975 and they will invite the Council to attend. Mr. Hal Ferguson stated that at the last Council meeting, bids were received on a sewer cleaning machine, which were rejected, and he was wondering the status of this machine. Mr. Sustaire stated the Council referred the bids back to him and he is rewriting the specifications, as none of the bids received met the previous specifications, and will resubmit them for the last meeting in January. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. APPROVAL : z/a.adil 164,1 Mayor ATTEST City Secretary J63 P. /1