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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-24Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 24, 1979 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 Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mayor Pro -tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilmen Raymond Ozebek, Glenn Walker, Robert Pippin, and Charles Hunt. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer B i l l Flowers, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. V ISITORS Visitors in attendance were Don Perkins, Melvin B. Shuller, Lynn Shackelford, Cathie Benson, Chester C. Smith, Mrs. Chester C. Smith, B i l l Perry, Mike powman, Mrs. Mike Bowman, Myrtle Hall, Troy Fuller, and Don Plunk. J NVOCAT ION The invocation was given by M r . B i l l Flowers. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 7, 1979, were approved as written. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM Mae McCormick as Mayor Pro -ten. vote is as follows: • Mr. Pippin moved to nominate Mrs. Willie Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek, Nays: None Abstain: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Pape Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 570 RATIFYING ALL ORDINANCES PRIOR TO 1975 Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 570, ratifying all ordinances prior to 1975. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 282 - REOUEST OF AiLLIAM HERRICK FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT A, MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMPANY OF TEXAS Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 282, for change of zoning from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Community Business District on Tract A, Municipal Service Company of Texas, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then the opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Melvin Shuller. Mr. Shuller stated he is representing the Western 6 Motel organization with headquarters in Hacienda Heights, California. He stated they are expanding from the west coast into Arizona and Texas. He stated they are presently building motels in Irving and North Richland Hills. He stated the site in Euless is a 1.9 acre tract presently zoned "C -1" Neighbor- hood Business and they need "C -2" Community Business for a motel. He stated there w i l l be 126 rooms p l u s the manager's apartment. He stated they w i l l not have any restaurant facilities, as their policy is to have a good motel and not enter into food business. He stated they have been talking with a restau- rant chain that builds adjacent to their motel whenever possible. He stated the exterior of the building will be stucco with a spanish tile roof. Mr. Ozebek inquired how long the owners have been in this type of operation? Mr. Shuller stated approximately fifteen (15) years. He stated they are operating thirty -two (32) units with nine (9) under construction at this time. He stated they operate at 95% occupancy and cater to the business men and families. M r . Cribbs i n q u i r e d i f they w i l l meet the parking requirement's? (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) Mr. Shuller stated that they have an application pending before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a one to one parking ratio. He stated the developers have found that one parking space per room is sufficient, but if the variance is not granted, the developers wi l l sti l l build, only fewer units. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lynch stated the type of screening fence was not discussed at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, but M r . Barnes has been in contact w i t h the developers and there w i l l be a masonry -type screening fence installed. Mr. Shuller stated the screening fence w i 1 1 be of concrete blocks with stucco over the blocks. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Tract A, Municipal Service Company of Texas from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Community Business District. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Cribbs inquired if there was a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the masonry' fence? Mr. Lynch stated no, that this was discussed after the meeting. Mr. Cribbs stated the Council needs to include the screening fence in their motion. Mrs. McCormick moved to amend her motion to include that the developer erect a six foot masonry screening fence. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and .the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) IV, PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO, 283 - REQUEST OF THE CITY OF EULESS FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -4" MULTI - FAMILY DVAELL I NG DISTRICT - LIMIT OF SIXTEEN UNITS PER ACRES TO "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 36, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 29, BLOCK 2, WESTPARK WAY ESTATES Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 283, for change of zoning on Lots 1 through 36, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 29, Block 2, Westpark V\hy Estates from "R -4" Multi- family Dwelling District to "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. John Lynch, representing the City of Euless. Mr. Lynch stated the property is presently zoned "R -4" Multi - Family Dwelling District but is being constructed as a single family development. He stated deed restrictions are on file limiting the uses and the type of construction on the property, but the City felt they could enforce the requirements more if the zoning was reduced to single family zoning,which i s what t h e C i t y I s requesting. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents, there being none, he declared the public hearing closed, Mr. Hunt moved to approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 1 through 36, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 29, Block 2, Westpark Way Estates from "R -4" Multi - Family Dwelling District to "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V. CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOT 1R, HUNTINGTON PLACE ADDITION, BEING A REVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 4, BLOCK 9, HUNTINGTON PLACE ADDITION Mr. Chester Smith, 413 Huntington Drive, stated that he is the owner of the property and he has purchased the lot adjacent to him to build a garage. Mr. Pippin inquired the size of the build- ing to be constructed on the lot? (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) 24 foot metal building. ment w i l l remain open? a drive way over the easement. would exit from? 1 3 / Mr. Smith stated it will be a 30 foot by Mr. Cribbs inquired if the utility ease - Mr. Smith stated yes, that he will build Mr. Hunt inquired what street the driveway Mr. Smith stated Atkerson Lane. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Lot 1R, Block 9, Huntington Place Addition. Mr, Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI, CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOTS 4AR, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK 3, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION, BEING A REVISION OF TRACT 4A, BLOCK 3, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION Mr. Mike Bowman stated he is owner of the property and is requesting the replatting of the property into six large lots in order to build six four- plexes. He stated the previous owner platted the property wrong when it was platted several weeks ago. acreage in the tract? Mr. Pippin inquired the total amount of Mr. Cribbs stated 2.236 acres. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Lots 4AR, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 3, Wilshire Village Addition, subject to compliance with the City Engineer's letter dated April 12, 1979. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote i s as fo1 lads: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Co-anci I, April 24, 1979) Mayor Samuels declared the trot ion carried. VII, CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - OAKWOOD ACRES ESTATES ADD IT ION - SECOND 1 NSTALLMENT Mr. Lynch stated he has received a letter from the developer of Oakwood Acres Estates, along with some revised plans, which complies with his letter of April 12, 1979, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and he recommends approval of the plat. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Oakwood Acres Estates, Second Installment, subject to the City Engineer's letter dated April 12, 1979. Mr. Walker secsnded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT= TWIN CREEK ESTATES Mr. Don Plunk stated he is representing Doral Properties. He stated he is requesting approval of the final plat, which is in conformance with the preliminary plat. He stated he concurs with Mr. Lynch's letter dated April 12, 1979. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Twin Creek Estates, subject to the City Engineer's letter dated April 12, 1979. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared then tion carried. IX, CONSIDER BIDS ON PHASE 1, BEAR CREEK PARK AND ON A GREENHOUSE The Council had previously received copies 3Y (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 21+, 1979) of the bids received for Phase One, Bear Creek Park and for a greenhouse. The bids are as follows: PHASE ONE, BEAR CREEK PARK BIDDER BASE BID Hallman & Keel $394,773 Joe Adams & Son, Inc. $370,517 Randall & Blake, Inc $392,770 B IDDER Growers Internationa National Greenhouse Co, Roper IBG GREENHOUSE BASE BID $12,6Q07,83 $13, 1+51,00 COMPLETE $19,648.00 Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and accept the low bid of Growers International, in the amount of $12,607,83, for the greenhouse and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the low bidder, Joe Adams & Son, Inc., for ommission of two items, the lighting of the ballfields and the fireplaces in the pavilion, due to the large difference between appropriated funds and the total low bid, for Bear Creek Park, Phase One. Mr. Walker seconded themotion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Ozebek, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. i X. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated he discussed pending litigation with the Council inthe pre - council meeting and they will proceed to defend that lawsuit. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT XJ. SOUTH MAIN STREET Mr. Flowers stated they have proceeded on the specifications and plans for the overlay of South Main Street from Highway (Page Eight, .Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) 183 and Pipeline Road. He stated their cost estimate, not including engineering and inspection, is $101,000, and including engineering the estimate is $116,000. He stated he recommends the Council authorize them to advertise for bids, subject to approval of the plans by the city staff. He stated they delivered tho, plans to the staff this afternoon and the staff has not had sufficient time to review the plans. He stated they plan on taking bids on May 15 and submitting them to the Council for their approval on May 22, 1979. Mr. Ozebek moved to authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the overlay of South Main Street from Highway 183 to Pipeline Road, subject to approval of the plans by the city staff. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE Mr. Sustaire stated the City is going to advertise in the newspaper and w i l l contact any company that has expressed a desire to bid on the City's cable television franchise, to present a proposal t o the Council by May 22, 1979, when the Council w i l l have a public hearing on same. Mayor Samuels stated he would 1 i ke as many companies as can to have a proposal in by May 8, 1979, so the Council can review these proposals by May 22, and if any companies are not able to get their proposals to the Council prior to May 22, they can present them at the May 22 meeting during the public hearing. Mrs. McCormick moved to invite bids to be made to the City of Euless for the cable television franchise by May 8, 1979, for consideration at a public hearing on Ma; 22, 1979, and the Council to accept bids and proposals through May 22, 1979. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and 'Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declaced the motion carried. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) XI II, MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs, McCormick stated that Mayor Samuels has been appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee and i t is an honor to have the City of Euless represented by the Mayor, XIV, STATUS OF GLADE ROAD Mr. Ozebek inquired if there is a completion date when Glade Road 'will be open? Mayor Samuels stated that there was not a definite date set for opening Glade Road , but Glade Road will be opened before Minters Chapel Road is closed. Mr. Sustaire stated the weather conditions have prevented completion of the road. He stated the Commissioner has advised him that as soon as the weather permits they will complete it XV. ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Ozebek inquired the hours the Animal Wardens work? Mr. Sustaire stated the Animal Wardens work six days a week and on the days when both wardens are'on duty the hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. He stated they do not work on Sundays except to take care of the animals they have at the center. Mr. Hunt inquired if the City was going to have a rabies inoculation clinic this year, with the threatening possibility of rabies that we have? Mr. Sustaire stated the City would have to try to get a veterinarian to donate his time, as the City is unable to give the shots. He stated he would make some inquiries into this and try to arrange a clinic sometime in June. XVI. AIRPORT NOISES Mr. Sustaire stated he has had a number of complaints about excessive noise from aircraft arriving and leaving Dallas/ (Page Ten, Regular Meting, Euless City Council, April 24, 1979) Fort Worth Airport. He stated he has written EPA requesting them to set up some sound zone studies in the City and he has talked to Mr. Jim Brock at the a i r p o r t and he said t h a t he w i l l take the people out and show them through the airport, with the FAA's assistance, and show them what can be done and what they are doing to correct the noise problem. XVII, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Del I a Houy City Secretary