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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-14Regular Meeting Euless City Council November 14, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m„ in the Council Chambers of Et;less City Hall by Mayor Pro -tem Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. Other members present were Councilmen Charles Hunt, Raymond Ozebek, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. (Absent were Mayor Harold Samuels) 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 Visitors in attendence were Messrs. Rick Barnes, Don Perkins, Raymond L. Armstrong, J. B. Sandlin, Alan Hamm, Christopher Newcume, Mesdms. Ginny Clark, Linda B. Fetter, Sualice Armstrong, and Pat Newcume. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 24, 1578, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO, 273 - REQUEST OF HADYN CUTLER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1 " SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, J. E. , CUMMINGS SURVEY. ABSTRACT 302 Mayor Pro -tern McCormick opened the p u b l i c hearing on Zoning Case No. 273 for change of zoning from "R -1 " Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2 " Community Business District on Tracts 1, 2, 3, and 4, J. E. Cummings Survey, Abstract 302 and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then the opponents. Mrs. McCormick recognized Mr. J. B. Sandlin. Mr. Sandlin, 405 Woodbriar Court, Bedford, stated that he is one of the developers of this property, along with Hadyn Cutler and Alan Hamm. Mr. Sandlin stated they are also involved in the single family development to the east of this property. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) Mr. Sandlin stated that FM157 is an ideal section for commercially zoned land. He located the property as being on the east side of FM157, north of Harwood Road. He stated there has been some discussion concerning strip zoning but unless a city has a commercial district like the larger cities, major thoroughfares are the only way to go for commercial 'type use. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended in their motion that the rezoning of Tract 1+ be "C -1 ", "C -2" on the south 200 feet of Tract 2, and "C -1" on the remainder of Tract 2; "C -2" on the north 200 feet of Tract 3, and "C -1" on the balance of Tract 3; and "C -2" on Tract 1, and inquired where these tracts would be located. Mr. Barnes, Director of Planning and Development, recapped the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on a plat that he had. Mr. Sandlin stated a developer proposes a large shopping center on Tract 1 , that they w i l l not be the developers of this commercial property, He stated that when they appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission they did not have any plans for Tract 4, but they have been approached by a dry cleaning company and this requires "C -2" zon ing. Mr. Hunt inquired if the developers would be agreeable to "C -2" on Tracts 1 and 4 only and not rezone Tracts 2 and 3 but leave it residential. Mr. Sandlin stated they would l i ke to have "C -2" Commercial on the two corners as these are prime corners, but the "C -1" Neighborhood Business District would be no problem in between the commercial zoning. Mr. Pippin inquired if Mr. Hadyn Cutler is a party to this request since it is a joint venture? Mr. Sandlin stated yes, that he is a party to the development. Mrs. McCormick inquired if there were any proponents; there being none, she inquired if there were any opponents; there being none, she declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick stated the Council w i l l make a decision on the rezoning at the next regular meeting on November 28, 1978. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR FIFTH -YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mr. Rick Barnes, Director of Planning and Development, stated this public hearing is the second of two public hearings to discuss the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Program in Euless. He stated the purpose of this second public hearing is to discuss Community Development Projects. Mr. Barnes read a Summary Statement for Tarrant County Housing and Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation, as required by the federal regulations. Mr. Barnes stated in the first public hearing held on October 25, 1978, the needs in the neighborhoods were established. He stated those needs are the same as last year, housing rehabilitation and street and drainage improvements in the Midway Park Addition. He stated at t h i s p u b l i c hearing we w i l l e s t a b l i s h the projects t h a t the C i t y w i l l recom- mend to meet those needs. He stated if the citizens wish to present their views in w r i t i n g t o please f i l l out the questionnaire that he has, that they are now accepting comments, questions, statement, or complaints regarding these proposals. Mrs. McCormick stated that the need for sidewalks on North Main Street, from Harwood Road to Midway Park, is very urgent. . Mr. Barnes stated that the City received $125,000 this year, of which $75,000 will be used for street rehabilitation and $50,000 for housing rehabilitation in the eastern portion of Midway Park Addition. Mr. Hunt inquired how an individual family that is interested in improving their home can make application for this grant? Mr. Barnes stated that his office is just now in the process of s t a r t i n g the procedure. He stated he w i l l send out notices to the property owners /occupants in the target area. He stated they w i I I do the project in three phases because of the number of homes in the area. He stated the notices w i l l outline the basic requirements, and the income requirements. If they are interested in making application, they are to contact his office, and his office will further screen them and then mail them an application, that the deadline for completing the a p p l i c a t i o n w i l l be in mid December. Mr. Hunt inquired if the City has had a reasonably good response to this initial contact? (Page Four Regular Meeting Fuless City (" nunciI Nnvemher 14, 1978) Mr. Barnes stated that he is in the process of mailing the notices but his office has had a number of telephone calls from people that have expressed interest since they read about it in the newspaper. Mr. Barnes stated the staff recommends to continue with housing rehabilitation in fhe amount of $50,000 and $75,000 for public Improvements in the Midway Park Addition, the present target area, which could 'include sidewalks on North Main Street, Mrs. McCormick inquired if there were any other persons that wished to make any comments or recommendations; there being none, she declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Hunt stated the Council gives the staff informal encouragement to continue along the present lines. PRESENTATION CF MASTER PLAN Nr. Barnes stated that in February, 1978, under the direction of the City Manager, the City staff embarked upon a major comprehensive Planning Program for the City of Euless. He stated in July the staff presented a preliminary work program which outlines the proposed process to be used in developing a new comprehensive plan and a continuing planning process for the City. He presented Report Number 1, of the program to members of the Council and stated he would be reporting to the Council as the different phases occur. He stated he would like to have a meeting with the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the citizen participation process and begin this major process. He stated the process should culminate in July of next year with a compre- hensive plan for the City of Euless. IV. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - TIMBER RIDGE ADDITION FIRST SECTION Mr. J. B. Sandlin, 405 Woodbriar Court, Bedford, stated that t h i s w i l l be Phase' One of Timber Ridge Addition, and the reason for Phase One and Phase Two is that they have a loan that is floating prime at two above, He stated their request is to be allowed to build Phase One and Phase Two at a later date. Mr. Pippin inquired of the City Attorney if there is anything that preludes developing in phases on property that has already been platted? Mr. McFarland replied no, as property in Euless has been developed in phases before. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) Mr. Lynch stated that the only requirement would be that all the contracts be signed and money in escrow to cover the complete project before the plat can be filed. He stated that the contracts and escrow money have been received by the City on this project. Mr. Ozebek stated he is concerned about one lot that was omitted from Phase One on the northeast corner. Mr. Sandlin stated that there are under- ground utilities at that lot and the rest of the property on the east side has overhead utilities. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Timber Ridge Addition, Phase One, Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick Nays: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, and Pippin Mayor Pro -tem McCormick declared the motion failed. Mr. Sandlin inquired the reason for deny- ing the plat since they have met the requirements of the ordinance. Mr. McFarland stated the Council is not required to give a reason for denial, but if any member wishes to discuss it they may, Mr. Sandlin stated that if they knew the reasons, maybe they could correct the problems to get the plat approved. Mr. McFarland stated that as he understands it, the property has been approved on a final plat in its entirety, and this is a request for a modification of that plat - approved.- Mr. Hamm stated that there is not any change in the plat that was presented but since the original plat was approved there has been a change in ownership and they are asking the Council to tell them their reasons for denial of the plat. He inquired if the money they have escrowed and their letter of credit will be refunded if the plat is not approved. ._. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS v. Mr. Pippin moved to appoint Mark Robinette (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) and Chris Williamson as members of the Council for Social Concerns. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro -tem McCormick declared the motion carried. VI. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 440 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 274 - REQUEST OF THE EULESS JOINT VENTURE, R. IRVIN, TRUSTEE, FOR CHANGE OF ZONING -FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF TRACT 27, BLOCK C, SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 440 calling a public hearing on December 12, 1978, on Zoning Case No. 274. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Hunt, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Pro -tem McCormick declared the motion VII, CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 441 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 275 - REQUEST CF THE EULESS JOINT VENTURE, R. IRVIN, TRUSTEE, FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO UPD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SELF SERVICE MINI - STORAGE ON A PORTION OF TRACT 27, BLOCK C, SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 441 calling a public hearing on December 12, 1978, on Zoning Case No. 279. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro -Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. (Pape Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) VIII, ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS CF RESIGNATION Mrs. McCormick stated the Council accepts the letters of resignation from Mrs. Jolly Jean Rawlings from the Park and Recreation Board and B i l l McCray from the Library Board. IX. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION Mrs. McCormick requested that letters of commendation for two police officers, Sgt. Bert Quintanilla and Detective Sgt. Joey Ziemian, be noted in the minutes. (Copies of these l e t t e r s on f i l e in Council Exhibits in Office if City Secretary.) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT x. NORTH MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Dickens stated that the status of the south portion of North Main Street remains the same. He stated that approxi- mately 80% of the north portion of North Main Street is complete. He stated the contractor has a I I the curb and gutter, has poured a I I the drive -way approaches and has laid the majority of the asphalt. He stated the contractor has not started the sidewalks on the west side of the street. He stated they poured the drop inlets and finished the box culvert and are currently doing some grading behind the curb l i n e . He stated he estimates they w i l l be 99 %' complete by the first week in December. Mr. Hunt stated that if the contractor is complete by December 4, they w i l l have gone over four months on t h e i r con- tract and he sure hopes the Council w i l l have some opportunity to show their displeasure in their performance. Mr. Dickens stated he thinks the contractor is aware of the City's displeasure, but it will have to come from the staff's recommen- dation. Mr. Sustaire stated that the contractor is aware of the City's displeasure but he is glad that they stayed on the job once they did begin the work. He stated the contractor has not requested any draws for any work completed. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) XI, AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO COMPLETE ROOFING PROBLEMS ON THE MUNICIPAL CaNPLEK Mr. Ozebek stated that since we have an emergency with roofing on the City buildings and the fact that the staff is having difficulty in getting the work completed, he would moved to authorize the staff to inform the original contractor the urgency of the problem and if the contractor does not correct the problem, the staff be authorized to accept the alternate proposal. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro -tem McCormick declared the motion carried. XI I. THANKS TO THE COUNCIL Don Perkins'expressed thanks from him and his wife for the flowers and expressions of sympathy in the death of former Mayor W. G. Fuller. XI II. COMMENTS FROM RAYMOND ARMSTRONG Mr. Raymond Armstrong stated he is not a resident of Euless but is planning to open a business in the City of Euless. He stated he has talked with Rick Barnes concerning a family fun center in the bank building on North Main street. He stated this would be an ice cream parlor type business with a fun center in the back, He stated he has contacted several churches in the community and they are interested in his business. He stated the business would be a family type business where a person could feel that he could take his family and enjoy themselves. He stated he would like a consensus of the Council on their thoughts of such an establishment. Mrs. McCormick stated it sounds interesting, but he would have to talk with Mr. Barnes on the requircnents. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1978) XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: /sl Harold D. _Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houv City Secretary