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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-12Regular Meeting Euless City Council December 12, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:10 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Raymond Ozebek, and Glenn Walker. (Absent were Messrs. Charles Hunt and Robert Pippin.) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, C i t y Secretary D e l l a Houy, C i t y Attorney James Cribbs, C i t y Engineer B i l l Flowers, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Don Perkins, Christopher Newcume, Raymond L. Armstrong, Royd G. Irvin, John D e i t h l o f f , Carl Tyson, Neal Adams, Sam M u n i r , and B i l l Deener; Mesdms. Helen Lightbody, Sualice Armstrong, and Myrtle Hall. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. John Lynch, IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 28, 1978, were approved w i t h Senator B i l l Meir added to the l i s t of visitors. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 558 REZONING TRACTS 1. 2., , AND 4, J. E. CUMMINGS SURVEY., ABSTRACT 302, FROM "R -V' SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and fi n a l reading of Ordinance No. 558, rezoning Tracts 1, 2, 3, abd 4 J. E. Cummings Survey, Abstract 302 from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -1" Neighborhood Business District and "C -2" Community Business District. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1978) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 274 - REQUEST CE THE EULESS JOINT VENTURE, R. I R V I N ., TRUSTEE. FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -l" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON PORTION OF TRACT 27, BLOCK C, SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 274 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, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents fi rst and then the opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. R. Irwin. Mr. Irvin stated the property is now zoned "C -1" and needs to be rezoned "C -2" because they are proposing building a- brick six bay self -serve type car wash on this location. Mr. Irvin presented pictures of the proposed car .wash to members of the Council . Mayor Samuels i n q u i r e d i f there w i l l be two entrances from North Main Street? M r . I r v i n stated there w i l l be an ingress and an egress from North Main Street, with room around the side of the building to exit. Mayor Samuels inquired i f there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired i f there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the rezoning of a portion of Tract 27, Block C, Somerset Place Addition from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Community Business District, on first reading of ordinance. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1978) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 275 - REQUEST CF THE EULESS JOINT VENTURE., R. I R V I N .. TRUSTEE, FCR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FCR SELF - SERVICE MINI - STORAGE ON A PORTION CF TRACT 27., BLOCK C., SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION Mayor Samuels stated the Council has received a letter from Mr. Irvin withdrawing the request for change of zoning in Zoning Case No. 275. IV. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 276 - REQUEST OF W. 0. FERGUSON, FCR A CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT CENTER ON A PORTION OF LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 2, EULESS GARDENS ADDITION Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 276, request for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit for a commercial amusement center on a portion of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, Euless Gardens Addition, and stated the Council w i 1 I hear from the proponents first and then the opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Raymond Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong stated he is representing the owner of the property, M r . Ferguson, but he w i l l be operating the business. He stated the business will be an establishment similar to Crystal's Pizza P a r l o r , t h a t they w i l l have hot dogs, nachos, submarine sandwhiches, and sixteen flavors of ice cream i n the restaurant i n front and the amusement center will be in the back. He stated a wall will seperate the restaurant from the amusement center. He stated the center will be a family type center as well as a place for children to go. He stated he has met with property owners around the property, answering any questions they may have and they a l l seemed enthused about his business. Mayor Samuels inquired if Mr. Armstrong sees any problems in meeting the stipulations of the ordinance concerning amusement centers? Mr. Armstrong stated that he sees no problem in meeting the s t i p u l a t i o n s as they w i l l have signs posted No Loitering" and w i l l have a d u l t supervision a t a l l times. He stated the entrance t o the amuse- ment center w i l l be through the front door. Mayor Samuels stated that normally Mr. Armstrong would have appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission before the Council, but there was a mix -up in the notification of the property owners (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1978) prior to a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, so the Council opened their public hearing and heard from the petitioner, the proponents, any opponents, closed the public hearing, and would table their decision until after the Planning and Zoning Commission has heard the request and made their recommendation to the Council. Mr. Ozebek inquired the amount of invest- ment in the facility? Mr. Armstrong stated that after all the work has been completed there w i l l be approximately $70,000 invested in the bus iness. be any alcoholic beverages served? Mrs. McCormick inquired if there would Mr. Armstrong replied no. Mrs. McCormick inquired the hours they anticipate being open and if there will by any Sunday hours? Mr. Armstrong stated they plan to open and t r y i t on Sunday, t h a t they do not know how i t w i l l go over. He stated they plan to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Friday and Saturday. He stated they are planning special parties for children and will be closed to the adults d u r i n g these p a r t i e s . He stated the hours of operation w i l l be dictated by the number of customers they have. Mrs. McCormick asked the City Attorney if t h i s Specific Use Permit were granted, and M r . Armstrong has said there w i l l be no a l c o h o l i c beverages, what w i l l happen if the establishment changes hands? Mr. Cribbs stated the Council can revoke the permit. Mr. Sustaire inquired if Mr. Armstrong operates businesses similar to this in Dallas? Mr. Armstrong replied no, but he does have experience in this type of business. Mr. Sustaire inquired how much traffic they anticipate generating at the location? Mr. Armstrong stated that their surveys indicate they will have plenty of parking spaces, that they have the lot on the north side of their building. He stated he has talked with the City staff and he will concur with the city requirements. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1978) Mr. Cribbs inquired if they have determined the number of parking spaces they w i l l have available on the site? Mr. Armstrong stated approximately 50. Mr. Cribbs inquired , if there application does not indicate fifty parking spaces, would he amend his application to include fifty parking spaces? Mr. Armstrong stated that he would if it is necessary. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired i f there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Samuels stated the Council w i l l defer decision on the request u nti l after the hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission. V. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 442 APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE 1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FCR THE CITY OF- EULESS Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolutirn No. 442 approving and endorsing the 1979 Community Development Project for the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FCR CONSULTING SERVICES FCR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM FOR EULESS Mayor Samuels stated the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met in a pre - council meeting with three persons who are applying for the consulting services for the Comprehensive Planning Program for Euless. Mrs. McCormick stated she would rather the Planning and Zoning Commission make their recommendation to the Council and also two members of the Council are absent and she would like for these two members to have some input on the decision. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1978) Mayor Samuels stated the Council w i l l table this item until the first meeting in January. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT VII. North Main Street Improvements Mr. Flowers stated that North Main Street improvements are complete except for the construction of the sidewalks, dirt work behind the curbs and some major cleanup. He stated that he hopes to have a final inspection, pay estimate and consideration of liquidated damages before the first Council meeting i n January. Mayor Samuels inquired if the fifth lane will be a turning lane? Mr. Flowers stated yes. VIII. CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT WITH AIRPORT ON CLOSING STREETS Mr. Lynch stated they have a proposed agreement from •D /FW Airport and the City Attorney's o f f i c e w i l l review the agreement and make any necessary changes. Mayor Samuels stated that the staff can assure the administrative people at the airport that the city does want to work with them, that we are not trying to " kill" the project by delaying it, but there were some things that have to be worked out and we wi l l have it on the agenda of the first meeting in January. IX. CITY HALL REMODEL AND EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS PARTY Mr. Sustaire reported that the City Hall remodel is 90 %complete, that we lack laying the new carpet in the admini- strative area and the new chairs and carpet in the Council Chambers. He stated they should begin laying the carpet tomorrow and we should move the administra- tive offices between Christmas and New Year. Mr. Sustaire reminded the Council members of the employee Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 20th. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 12, 1/78) X. STATUS OF SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHT Mr. Walker inquired the status of the flashing school zone lights at FM157 and Midway Drive? Mr. Sustaire stated that the order for the lights has been submitted to Mr. Lewallen of the Texas Highway Department, but the date for the installation is uncertain. He stated the City has also submitted a request for flashing school zone lights at Central Junior High School on Pipeline Road and we hope they will be complete within six weeks. Mr. Sustaire reported the City is requesting some assistence from the State Highway Department for a signal light at Ector Drive and Highway 183, which is the top accident intersection in the C i t y . He stated they are making some progress, but i t appears it w i l l be approximately two years before the light will be installed- ADJOURNMENT meeting adjourned ar 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Dell a Houy City Secretary XI. There being no further business, the APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Sarnuels Mayor