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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-14Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 14, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m,, i n the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilmen Robert Pippin, Councilmen Raymond Ozebek and Charles Hunt,) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Engineer James Knight. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Don Perkins, Harold F. Hall, D. R. Goode, Jess W. Lewellyn, M. L. Arthur, Sr., T. E. Cromer, E. J. Thomes, Richard L. Thomes, David Peters, Charles Williams, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Dale Turns, Frank Svochak, Boyd London, and Hugh Waite; Mesdms. M. L. Arthur, Sr., Pat Williams, N. Jo Svochak, and Debbie Graves. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated July 24, 1979, were approved as written. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 458 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE CE $900,000 STREET AND DRAINAGE BOND FUNDS AND $200,000 PARK AND RECREATION BOND FUNDS Mr. Boyd London, City's Financial Advisor from First Southwest Company, stated he had presented copies of the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions for the advertisement for sale of $900,000 Street and Drainage Bond Funds and $200,000 Park and Recreation Bond Funds to members of the Council at the pre - council meeting, Mr. London reviewed the document for the Council. Mr. London read Resolution No. 458 authorizing the advertisement for sale of $900,000 Street and Drainage , Bond Funds and $200,000 Park and Recreation Bond Funds. Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 458 authorizing advertisement for sale of $900,000 Street and Drainage Bonds and $200,000 Park and Recreation Bonds. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 583 REZONING LOT 7 AND THE EAST NINE FEET OF LOT 6, FULLER ADDITION, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 583 rezoning Lot 7 and the east nine feet of Lot 6, Fuller Addition from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Councilmen Walker and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 289 REQUEST OF RICHARD J. THOMES AND EDWIN J. THOMES, FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON LOT THROUGH 6, BLOCK 1, OAKWOOD ACRES ESTATES Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 289 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwelling District and stated the council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels re- cognized Mr. Richard J. Thomes. Mr. Thomes stated he is requesting a change in zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwelling District on a 2.89 acre tract of land thet will be platted into six lots. He stated the lots are bounded on the east by school property, on the south by East Ash Lane, on the west by North Main Street, and on the north by undeveloped property. He stated this tract could be platted into ten or more lots, according to the City's Zoning Ordinance, but they have plotted it into six lots. He stated the duplexes will be between 2600 square feet and 3000 square feet and each utit will have its own two car garage and will appear as a very large home. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) He stated h i s father w i l l be in charge of building these units. He stated he feels duplexes are good for this property. Mr. Thomes showed a plot plan of a typical unit constructed in Fort Worth and also some snap shots of these homes. Mayor Samuels stated there was some question at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting concerning the entrance into these units. M r . Thomes stated a l l the duplexes will face Ash Lane. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents. Mr. Dave Peters, 307 Fair Oaks Drive, stated it is time to start getting development into Euless and getting more people here, and he is in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Harold Hall, 1700 North Main Street, stated he has no objections t o the rezoning and feels it w i l l be an asset to the area. He stated he feels that the lot on the corner of North Main Street and Ash Lane should face Main Street. Mayor Samuels inquired if Mr. Hall was the owner of the land surrounding this property and the number of acres he owns? Mr. Hall stated he owns approximately twenty -seven acres surrounding this property. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents. Mr. Dale Turns, 1607 North Main Street, stated he is opposed to the rezoning because the area surrounding this property is now single family and on the Future Land Use Map it is designed to be single family zoning. He stated there is apartment zoning south of this property and if the council approves the "R -2" zoning it could be setting a precident for the whole area to be rezoned to duplex and apartment zoning. He stated he feels the property value would increase if there were some nice $100,000 homes constructed there, but he feels duplexes w i l l cause the value of the homes to go down. He stated there is additional noisearound there because of the apartments that are constructed to the east of North Main Street. He stated it is his opinion that it will be the best thing for the city to leave the zoning for single family development. Mr. Frank Svochak, 1603 North Main Street, stated he moved to Euless three or four years ago and he checked the area for future development and according to the Future Land Use Map the property was to be for single family development. He stated with apart- ments the area has become congested and the city has enough area for multi- family development. He stated the City should have the type of develop- ment that wi 1 l' compliment each development and he would hate to see any changes being made in that area. /� (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) Mr. D. R. Goode, 101 Ash Lane, stated he w i l l echo every word that was said and he is sure the Council knows how the residents feel. He stated in the original request the residents were promised ten single family homes as a buffer for the apartments and he would like to see the Council keep the zoning residential. He stated duplexes won't make a very good environment f o r s i n g l e family develop- ment and the value of the homes w i l l not increase if the duplexes are approved. Mr. Cribbs stated the City Charter required the affirmative vote of three council members to adopt any ordin- ance or take any official action. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other- proponents or opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pippin moved to deny Zoning Case No. 289 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwelling District on Lots 1 through 6, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mrs. McCormick stated that on February 27, 1979, she was one of the persons who approved the "R -3" zoning on the Coy Moon property that joins single family property. She stated this rezoning had some opposition to it but she thought this was the best use of the property, and she feels duplexes are the best for this area. She stated that since she voted for the quadraplexes in February she would have to vote against this motion or it could be thought that she was showing favoritism to Mr. Moon. The vote on Mr. Pippin's motion is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, and Wal ker Nays: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion failed. Mrs. McCormick moved that the council table the decision on this zoning case until the regular meeting of August 28, 1979. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) IV, PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 290 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM '!C -2" COMMUNITY BUS I NESS DISTRICT TO "L -1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF TRACTS 1C1, 1D, 3E, 3H, AND 3J, J. GROVES SURVEY, ABSTRACT 599 Mayor Samuels opened the. p u b l i c hearing on Zoning Case No. 290 for change of zoning from "C -2 " Community Business District to "L -1 " Limited Industrial District on a portion of Tracts 1C1, 1D, 3E, 3H, and 3J, J. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, and the council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mr. Lewellyn stated he has a busi- ness south of the Euless city limits in the City of Fort Worth, named the Glass Center of Hurst. He stated he is requesting a change for a portion of the J. Groves Survey, located approximately 300 yards east of Raider Drive on the south side of Highway 183, from "C -2 " Community Business District to "L -1" Limited Industrial District. He stated his plans are to construct a building of approximately 18,000 square feet to house a warehouse, a display area and a light fabrication area for store front fabrication construction. Mr. Pippin inquired if the reason for requesting the rezoning is to allow him to fabricate? Mr. Lewellyn replied yes, that he will be doing some fabricating and some light assembly of middle members that into store fronts. Mr. Pippin inquired if Mr. Lewellyn concurred with the letter from the Planning Director? Mr. Lewllyn replied yes. Mayor Sarnuels 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 the first reading of an ordinance rezoning a portion of Tracts 1C1, 1D, 3E, 3H, and 3J, J. Groves Survey, Abstract 599 from "C -2" Community Business District to "L -1" Limited Industrial District. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Pape Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) V, CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 8, BLOCK 1, WILSHIRE VILLAGE SQUARE AND LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION INTO LOTS 1R AND 8R, BLOCK 1, WILSHIRE VILLAGE SQUARE Mr. Walter E I I i ott stated he is re- presenting Euless Development Corporation, for a replat of Lots 1 and 8, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square and Lots 1 and 2, Wilshire Uillage _ Addition into Lots 1R and 8R, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square. He stated the reason for the request is because of an encroachment of a fence line and this is to clear up the problem rather than have the people t o move t h e i r fence. He stated that portion of the property w i l l be given to the people. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the reconxnendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the re- plat of Lots 1 and 8, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Wilshire Village Addition into Lots 1R and 8R, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion VI. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - LOTS 28R-1, AND 28R -2, ALEXANDER AND CULLUM ADDITION Mr. Walter E 1 1 i ott, representing Mr. Edison Cromer, stated he is requesting the change because Mr. Arthur is purchasing the property. He stated the Arthur's are going to divide the property and build their home on one of the lots. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Lots 28R -1 and 28R -2, Alexander & Cullum Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council. August 14. 1$7$) VI I. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOOD HILL ADDITION Mrs. McCormick stated they are the owners of this property and she would have to abstain from the vote on this item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Samuels stated that this item will be tabled until the next regular meeting on August 28, 1979, because it would take an affirmative vote of three council members and since Mrs. McCormick w i l l abstain, there w i l l not be enough votes to approve this plat. VIII. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT CF EULESS MAIN PLACE Mr. Hugh Waite stated he is the developer of this tract, He stated they will have the revised names on the final plat and he concurs with the recommendations of the City Engineer's letter. M r . P i p p i n i n q u i r e d i f there w i l l be sufficient set -back on the corner of Sunnyside Drive and Sixpence to have adequate visibility going north on Sixpence? Mr. Waite stated there will be a twenty -five foot set -back and the l o t w i l l face north. Mr. Elliott stated the reason for the changes are due t o the engineer's comments and there w i l l be ade- quate visibility with the set -back. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Euless Main Place. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX. CONSIDER ORDINANCE STIPULATING THE DEADLINE FCR FILING THE OVER 65 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Mr. Cribbs stated the Tax Assessor/ Collector has requested an ordinance to state clearly that any citizen sixty -five years of age or older that seeks an ad valorem tax exemption (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) must file for such exemption between January 1 and April 30. He stated the present ordinance does not specify a time within which the exemption must be requested. He stated the Council discussed in the pre - council meeting the need to publicize the deadline each year so all who qualify can file their exemption. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve first reading of an ordinance stipulating the deadline for filing the over sixty -five Homestead Exemption and since the senior citizens meet every Thursday at the Simmons Center, that approximately one month before the deadline a notice be put on the bulletin board. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Mr. Sustaire stated there would not be a problem in getting this posted. He stated this same deadline exists in Hurst and the School District and this is bringing Euless in balance with the taxing entity that is handling all of the taxation matters. The vote on Mrs. McCormick's motion is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X. REQUEST CF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY FOR A RATE INCREASE Mr. Pippin moved to suspend the request for the maximum allowable time by State Law, set a public hearing for September 11, 1979, and instruct the City Manager to secure necessary data, even allowing him to secure a consultant to give to the Council more information prior to making a decision pertaining to the rate increase. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Cribbs stated the proposed rate can go into effect on August 31, 1979, but the Council can suspend the request and have a public hearing within thirty days. He stated the Council will have to make a decision by December 30, 1979, but this decision can be extended for thirty days. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) XI. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 459 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BE IN CONTACT WITH REPRESENTATIVES CE THE NEIGHBORING CITIES REGARDING A TARRANT COUNTY TAXING BOARD Mr. Cribbs stated that in September a new State Law becomes effective that creates a County Wide Taxing Board which will be composed of five, possible nine, and a maximum of fifteen members whose duty wi I I be to act as the Appraisal Board and the Board of Equalization for the entire county. He stated there has been considerable discussion by the City Manager with other taxing entities to stand together to get equitable representation on the board. Mr. Cribbs read Resolution No. 459. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 459 authorizing the City Manager to be in contact with representatives of the neighboring cities regarding a Tarrant County Taxing Board. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII, AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED TO HAVE THE TRINITY WELL REPAIRED Mr. Sustaire stated that one of our best Trinity wells, located on Central Drive is out. He stated we have received an estimated cost of from $20,000 to $80,000, that they w i l l have to pull the pumps from the well to see what the problem is. Mr. Cribbs stated the City does have an emergency and it could be critical if we have a prolonged dry spell and need the water for the citizens. He stated the Council could in- struct the City Manager to proceed to take necessary steps to repair the well without going through the bidding procedure. Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed to have the Trinity Well on Raider Drive re- paired. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 14, 1979) XIII. APPOINTING AUDITORS FOR 1978 -79 AUDIT Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends continuing with Arthur Young and Associates as the City's auditors. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and appoint Arthur Young and Associates as the City's Auditors. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIV, APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL FOR sOCtAi cONr.FRNS Mrs. McCormick moved to appoint Mr. 0. E. Scott as a member of the Council for Social Concerns. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, XV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :13 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary