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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-08Regular Meeting Euless City Council May 8, 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 D. Samuels. Other members present were Mayor Pro -tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilmen Raymond Ozebek, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. (Absent was Councilman Charles Hunt.) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Don Perkins, John Sanders, Walter Elliott, Jr., Gary Johnson, John H. Rosamond, Huey H. Ball, Lynn Shackelford, and Mrs. Myrtle Hall. INVOCATION The - i.rivocation was- given by Mr. John Lynch, IV. APPROVAL CF MI NUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 24, 1979, were approved as written. CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 570 RATIFYING ALL ORDINANCES PRIOR TO 1975 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 570, ratifying all ordinances prior to 1975. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO, 571 REZONING TRACT A, MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMPANY OF TEXAS FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUN ITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mr. Ozebek moved to approve second and fi n a l reading of Ordinance No, 571, 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 is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO, 572 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. Walker moved to approve second and fi n a l reading of Ordinance No. 572, rezoning Lots 1 through 36, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 29, Block 2, Westpark Way Estates from "R -4" Multi - Fanily Dwelling District to "R -1" Single Family Dwe.11ing District. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV, PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 284 - REOUEST OF CULBERTSON HARWOOD PARK, INC. , FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -5" MULTI - FAMILY DVVELLE I NG DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 284 for change of zoning from "R -5" Multi - Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then the opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Huey Ball. E"- (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Counc i 1 , May 8, 1979) Mr. Ball stated he is representing Mr. Culbertson as architect on the project, Mr. Ball presented photographs of a project that is similar to theproposed development. He stated the property is located north of East Harwood Road. He stated they are request- ing a rezoning to Planned Development for Phase 1, and funding is committed for this phase. He stated Phase II can not be developed, even though funding is committed, until Phase 1 is completed. He stated the street into the project from Harwood Road will be a private drive. He stated the development will consist of five (5) buildings, with the five buildings composed of different size units in each building, He stated the units will consist of from 1504 square feet for a two bedroom unit to 1872 square feet for a three bedroom unit. He stated there will be a total of fifty -three (53) units in Phase 1. He stated they have beers working with the City staff to develop the public improvements along this area, Mr. Lynch stated the property is presently zoned "R -5" Multi - Family, but the developer needs "PD" Planned Development for townhouses. He stated the zoning ordinance requires that some items be presented at the time of the public hearing for rezoning instead of during a plat approval, He stated some items that were recommended in his letter have been submitted since the hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated Harwood Park Boulevard w i l l be a forty -one foot street into the development, which is desirable to the City staff and the developer. He stated they have been working with the developer on other items and these items will be worked out before the final plat is approved. Mr. Ball stated the units will be behind a wall that will extend from the entrance, with additional wing -walls screen- ing the parking area. Mr. Pippin stated there has been some discussion concerning the private drive at some later date being dedicated to the City, and inquired if this was sti l I the intent of the developer? Mr. Ball stated the developer would sti I I like to have that option so they are designing the streets to comply with city specifications. Mr. Pippin inquired if adequate set -backs have been provided? Mr. Lynch stated the street has been s h i f t e d t o the east, but the right -of -way w i l l be less than it would be i n a residential development, but they don't see any sight- distance problems. He stated it may be decided before development if the developer will dedicate the street and they would prefer not setting a precident of having a street constructed for a private street and later dedicated to the City. Mr. Ball stated the developer doesn't have a definite plan in mind at just what point he will dedicate the street r... or if he will ever dedicate the street. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) Mrs. McCormick stated this is an option the Council has and later on the City wouldn't have to accept the street. Mr. Ozebek inquired where Phase I relates to the tract? Mr. Ball stated this is the tract that Mr. Culbertsan originally rezoned "R -5 ", that the complete development wi l l include Mr. Moon's property to the east and Mr. Tibbits to the west. He stated they have a letter from Mr. Tibbits stating his approval of the rezoning. He stated the lower density w i 11 be adjacent to the residential property to the east, and a higher density toward North Main Street, that the overall development w i l l be sixteen (16) units per acre. 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. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Tract 4A, Ray Shelton Subdivision from "R -5" Multi - Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Pippin stated he is pleased to see a variable density proposed and he would like to see more ‘of it. V. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CASE NO. 285 FOR CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DI STR I CT TO '.'PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE COMPLEX ON A PORTION OF TRACTS 5B,5C, AND 5C2, T. JASPER SURVEY, ABSTRACT - 861 - REQUEST OF JAMES ROB I SON EVANGELISTIC ASSOC IAT ION Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 285, for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development on Tracts 5B, 5C, and 5C2, T. Jasper Survey, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Walter Elliott. Mr. Elliott stated he is working with the James Robinson Evangelistic Association under Mr. John Sanders, Architect, who w i l l present their request for change of zoning from "R -1 1" Single Family (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development. He stated the property is located approximately 1200 feet west of Wilshire Blvd. and south of the f reeway, Mr. Sanders stated they have been work - ing on th is project fo r approximately one year and have updated the site plan that was submitted to comply with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated there w i l l be a boulevard entrance from the service road around the world globe in the center to the multi -story building. He stated the b u i l d i n g w i l l he s i x s t o r i e s a t the beginning and w i l l be eventually extended to ten stories, and adjacent to the building will be two two -story buildings that will house the..offices of the James Robison Association. He stated they will have some lease space available, but this wi I I be for evangelistic people and organizations. He stated there wi I I be a computer center, a book store, meeting rooms and an auditorium t h a t w i l l seat four hundred persons. He stated that in future construction a cafeteria or lunch room will be .included. He stated they plan to construct one -story cottages where people will stay who come to the conferences. He stated they have reviewed the parking ratio and it is their understanding they nave enough parking spaces to meet the city requirements. He stated they plan to construct a warehouse for storage and a building for a production studio to make tapes and films. Mr. Ozebek inquired the number of cottages that they plan to build? Mr. Sanders stated the maximum would be twenty one story buildings, Mr. Sanders stated there is a drainage problem on this property and there is 1.9 acres that they would like to leave as a natural. area. He stated the area is south of an existing city sewer line. Mayor Samuels inquired ilf this land i.s _ level west of the park? Mr. Lynch stated the plans shows for a park expansion in the future, and the staff has requested that this be left in :a natural state. Mayor Samuels stated that he would like to talk with the owners to see if the City can lease the property to expand the park and install picnic tables, etc. Mr. Sanders stated that because of the zoning surround ng the development and the natural, area, they feel that a screening fence would not be necessary and would only take away from the natural area. Mr. Sanders stated the streets in the development wi 1 not be dedicated streets. (Pape Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) Mr. Lynch stated that if the building is extended to ten stories, there w i l l have to be additional parking spaces or some other provisions for additional parking spaces. Mr. Ozebek inquired the proposed time table for construction of the development? M r . Sanders stated they w i l l begin the six story building as soon as possible, which they plan to have under con- struction by the end of the year. Mr. Pippin inquired how much of the paving will be completed when the six story building is constructed? M r . Sanders stated a I I the paving w i l l be constructed except for'a small portion in the front. Mayor Sarnuels inquired if there were any proponents? Mr. Don Perkins inquired if this will be developed into a small college? Mr. Sanders stated he doesn't think it w i l l be as he doesn't have any information on that. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ozebek stated he is trying to deter- mine if the approval of the rezoning is an urgent need to pass tonight, as on some cases the Council votes immediately and on some they delay for two weeks, but he thinks it is of interest to find out something regarding the park area prior to approval and ask the owner to help the City out and he would move to table decision on the rezoning until the next regular Meeting. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion, Mr. Lynch stated the staff has talked to the owners about the City using the property and the owners are in agreement. Mayor Samuels stated the Council could approve the rezoning concuring with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to the City being allowed to lease the property for $1.00 per year for twenty -five years, Mr. Sustaire stated, in answer to a question, that it is his opinion and that of the Tax Assessor, that this property w i l l not be tax exempt. Mrs. McCormick stated she has had several calls concerning this and she called the tax office and they told her that (Page Seven. Regular Meeting. Euless City Council. May 8, 1979) this association had tried to get a tax exemption on their property in Hurst and were not successful. Mr. Elliott stated that it was his im- pression that the developers had some thoughts about giving the approximately 1,9 acres to the City to relieve them of any obligation to it, but it would be primarily a buffer zone for the residential zoning to the south, Mayor Samuels stated that he feels that it is a natural area for a park and would benefit the owner because it would be very expensive to develop. Mr. Ozebek withdrew his motion and the second consents to the withdrawel. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning Tracts 5B, 5C, and 5C2, T. Jasper Survey, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling to "PD" Planned Development, with the understanding that the owner has agreed to dead to the City of Euless the approximately 1.9 acres area, the southern most area of the property and the deed and field notes presented before the final reading of the ordinance and t h a t upon r e c e i p t of the deed and f i e l d notes, the screening fence r e q u i r e - m e n t s w i l l be deleted. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, and Pippin, Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI, CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Samuels read the recommended appointments as follows: LIBRARY BOARD Mrs. Sonja Adams 1981 Mrs. Dorothy O'Daniel Fill unexpired term ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Nick Anagnostis James Banks Marland Ernest 1981 1981 F i l l Unexpired term (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Mrs. Zella Stierwalt Mrs. Sherry Kachel Don Calhoun HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 1981 1981 1981 Bill Byers Fi 11 Unexpi red Term Marland Ernest 1981 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION W. A. Elliott Bob Jones Billy Owens CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Bill Wagner 1982 1,1 Mr. Pippin moved to approve the appoint- ments as read by Mayor Samuels. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII, CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT ON LOTS 3 AND 4, ROSS CANNON ADDITION Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of a public easement on Lots 3 and 4, Ross Cannon Addition. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Pape Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) VIII, CONSIDER BIDS ON HIGH PRESSURE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHING UNIT Members of the Council had previously received copies of the bids for the High Pressure Automobile and Truck Washing Unit. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Dill ing- Harris, Inc. The bids are as follows: BIDDER Dilling- Harris, Inc. Shut -Off Gun Hendy Chemical Co. TOTAL BID $6,760.00 -60.00 $4,553.00 COMPLEf ION DATE 45 Days 10 Days Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the bid of Dilling- Harris, Inc., in the amount of $6,820.00. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX, COMMENDING CITY MANAGER AND STAFF Mayor Samuels stated he would I i ke to commend the City Manager and his staff for the opaque projector because it displays not only what was voted on, but also zoning categories of surrounding property . x. STATUS OF SOUTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Lynch stated that Mr. Flowers asked him to report that bids are scheduled to be opened on May 21, 1979, to be presented to the City Council on May 22, 1979, on the overlay of South Main Street . XI. STATUS OF SEVERAL STREETS IN EULESS Mrs. McCormick inquired the status of Glade Road? -!Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) Mr. Sustaire stated he has no current information on the road. Mayor Samuels stated the airport has erected a s i g n on Minters Chapel Road t h a t states t h e road w i l l be closed in a short time. Mr. Lynch stated he has visited with Mr. Gregory and he said that if the County has seven days of clear weather they could complete the road. Mrs. McCormick inquired the status of Westpark Way? M r . Sustaire stated a l l construction has been moving very slow because of the weather. He stated the County w i l l complete the south portion of the street when Glade Road has been completed. Mrs. McCormick inquired when Midway Drive would be resurfaced with Community Development Funds? Mr. Lynch stated he hopes to advertise for bids for this project in June. Mrs. McCormick inquired if there has been any determination of housing rehabilitation in Midway Park? Mr. Sustaire stated he doesn't think there has been any decisions made yet due to the lack of an inspection crew to inspect the houses to find the ones in order to priority. He stated they are going to have someone outside Euless to make the inspections and recommendations. XII, COMMENTS Mr. Ozebek inquired what constitutes a tax exemption and inquired if the James Robison Association pays taxes in Hurst? M r . Sustaire stated yes, t h a t they w i l l have a commercial sales and a book store in their development and it will be considered a commercial business. M r . Cribbs stated t h a t they w i l l be charging rent t o persons l e a s i n g the offices and t h i s w i l l be a commercial development. Mr. Pippin inquired if the City can see about g e t t i n g some type of cover on the doors and windows a t the c l i n i c on West Euless Blvd. (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 8, 1979) Mr. Sustaire stated he was informed by the Fire Marshall that the windows and doors would be covered. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: Della Houy City Secretary •••••••■,. 0••••111.,