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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-14Regular Meeting Euless City Council February 14, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hal 1 by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick , Messrs. Raymond Ozebek, Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer Greg Dickens, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. VISITORS Fuchs and Mrs. Myrtle Hall. INVOCATION r-�- Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Visitors in attendence were Mr. Joe The invocation was given by Councilman The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 24, 1978, were approved as written. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - WESTPARK WAY ESTATES ADDITION Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Joe Fuchs, developer of Westpark Way Estates Addition. Mr. Fuchs stated that he has presented everything to the City that is required for the approval of Westpark Way Estates. Mr. Fuchs stated he would be glad to answer any questions the Council may have; Mayor Samuels stated that during the preliminary plat approval presentation, the names of the streets and the numbering of houses was discussed and also some fencing between the houses and West Euless Park, and inquired if this wasn't essentially the same plat that was presented as a preliminary plat. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978) Mr. Fuchs stated yes, but the plat has been altered, to comply with Mr. Lynch's letter dated February 3, 1978. He stated Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 2, have been adjusted to allow a twenty -five foot building setback along Westpark Way. Mr. Pippin asked Mr. Lynch to comment on item 4 of the engineer's letter, concerning an easement for the off -site portion of the sewer line. Mr. Lynch stated that the plans for this addition call for the sewer line to extend north along Westpark VVajr and extend east where the extentionrof Marlene ties in with Westpark Way. He stated the easement w i 11 be crossing private property. Mr. Ozebek inquired if Mr. Fuchs plans to conform to the engineer's letter of February 3, 1978? Mr. Fuchs stated they are in the process of making plans to conform with the seven items of the engineer's letter. Mr. Hunt inquired if they have any late information on the off -site sewer easement? Mr. Fuchs stated they are still in the process of talking with the owners of the property and w i 1 I be in contact with the City staff on the location of the easement. Mr. Fuchs stated that in reply to Mayor Samuels question on the - numbering of the houses, this has been corrected. Mayor Samuels inquired if they have a time table on the construction? Mr. Fuchs stated if the plat is approved tonight, they plan to begin taking bids. Mr. Fuchs stated they need to rezone the property down to "R -1" Residential from the present zoning, which is "R -4" Multi - Family zoning., He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission indicated that the City would instigate the rezoning of the tract. Mr. McFarland stated that the rezoning would have to have a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, with notices sent to the abutting property owners, and then the hearing before the Council. Mr. Hunt inquired if the developers have given any consideration to a screening fence behind the houses abutting West Euless Park. (Page Three., Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14. 1978) Mr. Fuchs stated that there are no plans at the present time to erect a screening fence on these homes. Mr. Walker inquired if the Council can require some uniformity to the fences. Mr. McFarland replied the Council can require a uniform fence in the zoning change, but can not require it in the plat approval. Mrs. McCormick inquired if the City has had any fences at our other parks? Mr. Sustaire stated that to his knowl- edge there hasn't been any problem without fences, and there are different types of fences along these parks. Mayor Samuels read from the minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1977, concerning a screening fence. Mr. Fuchs stated they need to consider, if they decide on installing a fence, should it be installed all at one time or as eac i house is constructed. Mr. Walker stated that as the developer builds a house, he can install a screening fence and charge it to each homeowner . Mr. Fuchs stated that some consideration should be given as to a gate being installed in the fence to allow the owners access to the park from their back yards. Mr. Walker stated he is concerned with the uniformity in the height and material. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the f i n a l plat of Westpark Way Estates Addition subject to the seven (7) items of the engineer's letter dated February 3, 1978, and with the addition of item number ti, that prior to final inspection of any improvements constructed on Lots 1 through 17, Block 1, there shall be erected along the north lot line of such lots a solid fence of uniform structure of a height of six (6) feet. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker,. Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None LI `) (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978} Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file as Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary. ) CONSIDER BID ON ONE (1) 1978 3/4 TON PICKUP FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND ONE 1978 FOUR - DOOR SEDAN FOR ADMINISTRATION Assitant City Manager Lynch presented the bids on one (1) 1978 3/4 ton pickup for the Animal Control and one (1) 1978 four - door sedan for Administration, as fnl1ri•ss: BIDDER Hudiburg Chevrolet Payton - Wright Ford Dub Shaw Ford BIDDER Dub Shaw Ford Hudiburg Chevrolet Payton - Wright Ford One (1) 3/4 Ton Pickup BID PER TOTAL DELIVERY UNIT BID DATE $5,078.26 $5,078.26 $5,121.77 $5,121.77 $5,179.25 $5,337.00 plus $157.75 for manual and parts catalogue One (1) 1978 Four -Door Sedan 30 -60 days 60 -90 days 60 days BID PER TOTAL DELIVERY UNIT BID DATE $4,898.57 plus $157.75 for manual and parts catalogue $5,740.22 $ 5 ,449.00 $5,056.32 60 days $5 ,740.22 $5,449.00 45 -60 days 45 -60 days Mr. Lynch stated he recommends the low bid of Hudiburg Chevrolet for the 1978 3/4 ton pickup, in the amount of $5,078.26 and Dub Shaw Ford for the 1978 four -door sedan, in the amount of $5,056.32. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager and accept the low bid of Hudiburg Chevrolet for the 1978 3/4 ton pickup, in the amount of $5,078.26, and Dub Shaw Ford for the 1978 four -door sedan, in the amount of $5,056.32. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978) Mr, Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Copy o f bids and specifications on f i l e as Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary. ) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO HEB HOSPITAL BOARD AND COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS Mrs. McCormick moved to appoint Rev. Richard Penna to the HEB Hospital Board and Mrs. Peggy Millender to the Council for Social Concerns. Mr.. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (The Council took a fifteen (15) minute recess.) CLD BUSINESS V. Further Consideration of Amendments to Subdivision Rules and Regulations Assistant City Manager John Lynch reviewed the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Counci 1. Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance, of the conditions of Section 100, 103, 109, and 112 as pre- sented to the Council and existing Section 100, 103, and 109 to be rescinded, with Section 103d, to be amended as per discussion and to be approved by the Counci 1. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mrs. McCormick inquired if developers would be able to have a retention lake to comply with a bill that is before (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council,. February 14, 1978) Congress, and she was wondering if these amendments would allow streams to be left in their natural stated. After further discussion on leaving drainage channels in their natural state, Mr. Pippin withdrew his previous motion and moved to approve Resolution No. 426, evidencing the intent of the Council to adopt an ordinance amending the Subdivision Rules and Regulations with recommended changes and review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Further Consideration of Amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 347 Mr. Lynch reviewed the proposed amend- ments to Zoning Ordinance No. 347. Mr. Lynch stated the City staff recommends the lot width remain at sixty -five (65) feet until further study, to see the effect of increased lot size on a culdesac. The recommended changes are as follows: 7 -102 Area Requi rements (5) (7) Lot Width The minimum lot width shall -be seventy -five (75) feet at the building line. Floor Area Every single family dwelling unit hereafter constructed, erected, reconstructed, or altered in any "R -1" Dwelling District shall have a floor area, excluding basements, open and screen porches, and garages of not less than one thousand two hundred and fifty (1250) square feet. 7 -106 Construction Requirements A l l dwellings and detached garages hereafter erected in the "R -1" Dwel ling District shall be 50% masonry veneer on exterior walls. 7 -1002 Specific Use Schedule (items to be deleted) 1J se (14) Day Nursery or Kindergarten (21) Library, Art Gallery or Museum Public* *Note: Library, Art Gallery or Museum (public) to be allowed by Specific Use Permit in R-1, R -2, R -3, R -4, and R -5 Proposed District R -3 as long as not located in apartment u n i t C -1 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978) (22) Lodge or Fraternal Organization C -2 (24) School, Business C -2 (25) School, Commercial C -2 (27) Mortuary, Animal Clinic or Hospital C -2 (29) Animal Clinic or Hospital or Kenna! 1 -2 (Outside runs) (30) Animal Pound, Public (no outside runs) C -2 (31) Garden Shop and Plant Sales C -2 7 -1002 Specific Use Schedule (New Items) (1) Topless Employee Establishments-; C -2 (2) X -rated Movies* 1 -1 (3) Nude Employee Establishments-', C -2 (4) Massage Parlors- C -2 (5) Porno, Book or Article Store* C -2 (6) New and Used Car Sales C -2 (7) Trailer Sales C -2 (8) Recreational Vehicle Sales C -2 (9) Mobile Home Sales C -2 To be approved with definitions from the City Attorney Mrs. McCormick moved that no action be taken on Section 7 -102 and 7 -106; that Section 7 -1002 be adopted, but to allow lodges and fraternal organizations to remain in "1 -1" and "1 -2" with a Specific Use Permit only; that in Section 7 -1002 Use Schedule - new items - Topless Employee Establishments (1) be included with Nude Employee Establishments (3) and New and Used Boat Sales be added to the Specific Use Schedule- new items- and this be approved on first reading of ordinance. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V. CONSIDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 1D THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to call a public hearing for February 28, 1978, OR the proposed amendments to the City's sign ordinance. nF (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978) Mr, Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Dickens stated the surveyors have staked the right -of -way on North Main Street for the contractors and the contractors have started cutting the trees, but because of bad weather, have not started moving the fence w i l l begin construction of the box culvert around March 20th. VII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland reported on the new copy- right law and stated the City may be Liable for having copy machines in the library and citizens making copies of books and articles in the library, but he w i l l research this matter further and advise the City Manager. VIII. WATER WORK SHOP Mrs., McCormick reported that the North Central Texas Council o f Governments w i l l hold a water information work shop in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 28, 1978, at 10 :00 a.m. IX. LETTER OF COMMENDATION Mrs. McCormick requested a letter of commendation for Officer Jim LeMaster be made a part of the minutes. Ch Sunday, January 8, 1978, Officer R. Mangum investigated a Hit and Run accident involving Major Injuries in the 4200 block of Pipeline Road on the third shift. He was assisted by Officers LeMaster and D. Neill who attempted to locate the vehicle involved in the accident. Officers Scott and Fuller conducted a crime scene investigation gathering evidence from the involved vehicle. Some three weeks later, on Sunday, January 29, 1978, Officer LeMaster observed a vehicle fitting the description of the suspect vehicle in i)7 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting., Euless City Council, February. 14,_ 1978) The Plaza Grande Shopping Center parking lot. Due to the fact that Officer LeMaster was in an unmarked unit, he received assistance from Officer Mangum and myself in stopping the vehicle. The driver was arrested for Driving while Intoxicated. During the following investigation, it was determined that the driver, Sean Burke Odonoghue, white /male, 08- 16 -48, was in fact the person involved in the accident. He later gave a statement concerning the offense and was charged in Euless Municipal Court. feel that Officer LeMaster should be commended for his observation, his mental alertness, and his ability to remember details. X. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Hunt inquired of the City Manager when the City was going to sell additional bonds to continue development of Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated that the percentage of tax revenue is such that the City is unable to sell any additional bonds at this time unless the Council approves a tax increase. Mr. Hunt requested some type of written report be furnished the Council detailing the financial status of the City. Mayor Samuels suggested the Council have a work session sometime in April on the financial update and appoint- ments. XI. STATUS OF TP &L R A T E HEARING I N AUSTIN Mr. Pippin inquired the status of the TP &L hearing in Austin. Mayor Samuels stated there has been no further discussion as yet, that TP &L has employed Touche -Ross as a rate consultant. XII. COMMENTS Mr. Pippin inquired how much the recent cold s p e l l w i l l cost the City to repair the streets. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 14, 1978) Mr. Sustaire stated they estimate it will be in excess of $100,000 just to patch the streets and fill the chuck holes. Mr. Sustaire reported that Euless has been approved by the Mayor's Council, for a grant in the amount of $125,000 for rehabilitation of Midway Park. He stated that $75,000 would be for street rehabilitation, probably Midway Drive, and $50,000 for Block Grants for rehabilitation of homes. XI11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Del la Houy City Secretary