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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-09Regular Meeting Euless City Council September 9, 1980 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 Robert Pippin, Glenn Walker, Charles Hunt, and Ron Sternfels. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer James Knight, and Director of Planning and Development Kent Flynn. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Gene Welch, Don Perkins, Jon Jordan, C. P. Shelby, Jr., Calvin Shelby, 111, Wayne Barrett, J. 0. Griffin, Ross Barton, Glen Petersen, Ron Edwards, Harold Heper, Duane Gibson, L. A. Nary, Robert Hill, Wm. R. Kirby, Don Edwards, John R. McDearman, Charles Perkins, Assunto Connell, Bryand Ham, Andre V. Gaillardetz, E. McClure, Lonnie Sibbet, Tom Garcia, Jr., M. F. Dooley, Ralph Cannon, and Steve Crim; Mesdms. Ralph Cannon, Helen Garcia, Anita Hill, Leona Sibbett, Kay Perkins, Marie Quattropani, Kathy Cox, Carol Morris, Gina Morris, Gloria Kirby, Anita Hill, Barbara Nary, Jan Bufo, J.0. Griffin, Dorothy Manpheu, Hazel Jordan, and Mrytle Hall. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the called meeting and the regular meeting dated August 26, 1980, were approved with the following corrections. Called Meeting - Item I - Mr. Pippin moved that the Council establish an increase in taxes from an effective rate of $0.61 per $100 valuation based on 100% assessed value to $0.70 per $100 valuation based on 100% of assessed value. Regular Meeting - Page Two, Item III - Paragraph Five - Mr. Sustaire reviewed the proposed reductions as being a reduction in the number of hours the library will be open from fifty -eight hours to fifty hours - $8,000; traffic safety - $33,167; building maintenance - $25,000; recreation - $8,000; leaving one swimming pool closed next summer - $11,000; total reductions of $85,167. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1980) 1. ORDINANCE N0. 641 APPROVING OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1980 -81 Mrs. McCormick monad to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 641 approving the operating budget for 1980 -81. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Hunt, Walker, and Pippin Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion II. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE N0. 320 - REQUEST OF GENE WELCH FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -l" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "R -5" MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "CUD" - CONFORMING HOUSING - ON TRACTS 1B2, 6A1, AND 6D1, A. J. HUITT SURVEY AND TRACT A, SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 320, and stated the council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Gene Welch. Mr. Welch located the property as being on the northeast corner of North Euless Main Street and East Midway Drive. He stated they are requesting an additional one hundred feet of commercial area and changes on the back portion of the tract. He stated the property is already zoned "R -3" multi - family with twelve units per acre. He reviewed the present zoning of the property. Mr. Welch stated, with the development of the tracts as requested, there will be an increase in taxes for the city. He stated the developers are unable to develop the land adjacent to the creek that is in the flood plain, so the developers will clean the creek and dedicate it to the City for a park. He stated there is approximately 3.8 acres in the park area. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1980) Mr. Welch stated the property, to the north is zoned for high density apartment development, there is commercial and industrial zoning to the east, and proposed commercial zoning on the west. He stated when he made his presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission there were some negative reactions so the developer has worked on ways to help the people and the City. He stated they are requesting an additional one hundred foot commercial area for a shopping center site which would provide approximately $160,000 in additional sales tax each year - approximately six acres, "R -3" low density development on property adjacent to the commercial - approximately 6.1 acres, and "R -5" high density on the remainder of the property - approximately 12.088 acres, with the overall density of the development being 22.5 units per acre. He further stated the park area will be improved and dedicated to the City, and the developer will provide three streets into the park area from North Euless Main Street. Mr. Charles Perkins inquired why the City needs another park since it will only cause more traffic. Mr. Welch stated the city park department wants the property for a park. Mayor Samuels stated the developer cannot build on the property since it is in the flood plain and the City likes to get as much park land donated as possible. Mr. Bob Kirby inquired the number of acres that will reamin "R -3 ". Mr. Welch stated approximately 6.1 acres, but the developers will need to get their engineers to do a thorough study to know for sure. Mr. Larry Nary inquired who presently owns the property. Mr. Welch stated an insurance company in Canada presently owns the property, but the proposed purchaser is a local company. Mr. J. C. Martin stated he is concerned about the owners of the apartments and the same thing happening here that has happend in other cities. He stated he would rather see commercial on the entire tract. Mr. Perkins inquired what the crime rate would be if the apartments were constructed. Mr. Sustaire stated it depends on the apartment managers and how well kept the complex will be. Mr. Eugene Newport inquired if this will be the final hearing prior to the Council making a decision. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1980) Mayor Samuels stated the Council can table the hearing for further consideration and information and make a decision at the next regular meeting or, they can make a decision tonight. Mrs. Kathy Griffin, 211 Primrose, stated the additional children in the apartments will cause overcrowding in the schools. Mayor Samuels stated the recent census has reduced the ratio of the number of children in apartments in Euless. He further stated that most apartments do not crowd the schools because a number of single persons live in apartments. Mr. Nary stated that during the Planning and Zoning meeting Mr. Welch asked for zoning for twenty - four units per acre since it would be economically- impossible to develop for anything less, and now he says they will develop six plus acres at a lower density. Mr. Welch stated they are planning to develop a larger commercial area to offset the lesser apartment development. Mr. Jack Connell, 213 Sixpence, inquired how the developer can present an amended request after the original request was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Samuels stated when the partitioner pays his filing fee he can present his request to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the City Council. He further stated since the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the original request, Mr. Welch made some concessions prior to pre- sentation to the City Council. He stated the Council will ultimately decide the request. Mrs. Leona Sibbett, 212 Sixpence, stated she is concerned with the additional traffic and inquired what safety precautions will be provided for children crossing North Euless Main Street. Mrs. Helen Garcia, 300 Sixpence, stated they moved to this area for the safety of their children, and the apartment development will cause additional traffic. She stated she would like a buffer zone or the property to remain as it is. Mrs. McCormick stated she reviewed the minutes for the original rezoning and, as it is presently zoned, there can be 308 units constructed and on the requested zoning the developers can build 362 units. She further stated even if this developer does not dedicate a park on the south side of the creek, there will be a park because the owner of (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1980) the property on the north side of the creek has already dedicated seven acres for a park. Mrs. Kay Perkins, 305 Sixpence, stated that during the hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission she presented petitions with 263 signatures and 114 letters that were signed by citizens of Euless. She presented thirteen additional letters signed by adjacent property owners. Mr. McFarland reviewed the procedures for presenting a zoning request and the voting requirements if the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. He further stated the Council has four alternatives in deciding the request. One, they can deny the rezoning request; two, they can approve the request on first reading of an ordinance; three, they can table the matter and request additional data and a new site plan; four, they can refer the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further action. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other opponents or questions. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved that Zoning Case No. 320 be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for renegotiations and a more definitive preliminary plat prior to being resubmitted to the Council, with a re= duction in the zoning request and the required notice be mailed to property owners within two hundred feet on any further action. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as. follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Copy of petitions and letters on file in Office of City Secretary.) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 317 - REQUEST CF JOHN McDEARMAN FOR CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "L -1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND "1-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON TRACT 6, R. CROWLEY SURVEY, A -312 Mayor Samuels opened.the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 317, for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "L -1" Limited Industrial District and "I -1" Light Industrial District on Tract 6, R. Crowley Survey, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. John McDearman. Mr. McDearman, representing the owners and the purchasers of the property, stated there are 27.441 acres in the tract /(2 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1980) which is located east of Fuller -Wiser Road, west of Minters Chapel Road, and north of Harwood Road, He stated the developers have revised their original request with the addition of Limited Indus- trial as a buffer for the residential development on the west. He stated the developers think Harwood Road will be a major thoroughfare and the best use of the property will be commercial and industrial. He stated they will develop something that will be good for the City and will be a good tax base. 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. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Tract 6, R. Crowley Survey from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "L -1" Limited Industrial District and "I -1" Light Industrial District. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion Iv. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 319 - REQUEST CF C. P. SHELBY FCR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENTS AT NO. 88 WILSHIRE SHOPPING CENTER Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 310 for change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with "SP" Specific Use Permit for a commercial amusement center at No. 88 Wilshire Shopping Center and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. C. P. Shelby. Mr. Shelby presented the requested rezoning and stated he would answer any questions the Council may have. Mayor Samuels inquired about the signs ;that would be located- at the center. Mr. Shelby stated he has signs posted on the inside of the glass that can be seen from outside. -1 i7 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , September 9, 1980) 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 No. 88 Wilshire Shopping Center from "C -2 " Community Business District to "C -2 " Community Business District with "SP " Specific Use Permit for a commercial amusement center, subject to the following restrictions affecting the Specific Use Permit: 1. N gambling permitted 2. Ni consumption or possession 0 f drugs or alcohol permitted 3. N) abusive or foul language permitted 4. Shirts, blouses, or upper torso clothing covering is required 5. Tb standing, congregating, or loitering of more than three persons on the exterior of the premises in excess of thirty consecutive minutes. To facilitate the owners - operators enforcement of such restrictions, the holder of the Specific Use Permit has agreed to post signs, in a prominent location on the premises, as follows: INSIDE: "No Gambling Permitted" INSIDE: "No Possession or Consumption o f Alcoholic Beverages or Drugs Permitted" INSIDE: "No Abusive or Foul Language Permitted" OUTSIDE: "No Standing, Congregating, or Loitering Permitted "' Mr Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormi ck, Messrs. Sternfel s, Hunt, Wal ker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V. PRELIMINARY PLAT - LOT 1, BLOCK A, MIDWAY SQUARE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Steve Crim, who presented the plat. Mr. Crim stated Phase I of Midway Square has been developed, and they are anticipating final inspection of the interior to Midway Drive shortly. I+ stated this prelimiary plat is on four and one - half acres for a 65,000 square foot building by the Williams and Wagner Contracting Company. It stated most of the building will be one story with possibly some two story in the corner. I- stated they concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the pre- liminary plat of Lot 1, Block A, Midway Square Addition. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Eul ess City Council , September 9, 1980) Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI. FINAL PLAT - LOT 1, BLOCK A, MIDWAY SQUARE ADDITION Mrs. M c C o r m i c k m o v e d to concur w i t h the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Lot 1, Block A, Midway Square Addition. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Sternfels, Walker and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARING - NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on the needs of the community for Community Development Block Grant Funds and stated the City Staff would make their presentation and then answer any questions. Mayor Samuels recognized Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development. Mr. Flynn stated the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program of Tarrant County is in its sixth year, which began July 1, 1980. I+ stated this public hearing is to assess the needs in the community for the seventh year funds, which begins July 1, 1981. I+ stated the primary purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to upgrade low and moderate income neighborhoods. 1+ reviewed the eligible activities and projects as being public works, public facilities, recreation, public services and housing rehabilitation. I+ stated all projects have to meet one of three criteria; one, benefit low and moderate income neighborhoods; two, eliminate slums and blight; three, to implement urgent community development needs that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the community. I+ stated since 1978 the City has received approximately $150,000 for housing rehabilitation in the Midway ParIcAddition. I+ further stated rehabilitation on seventeen homes has been completed and four are under contract to be completed at this time. I+ stated $235,500 has been spent on public works. I- stated in July, 1980, (Page Nine. Regular Meeting. Euless City Council. September 9. 1980) the City received $50,000 for continuation of the housing rehabilitation program in Midway Park Addition, and $73,500 for sanitary sewer improve- ments in Midway Park, overlay of Denton Drive from Collins Drive to Bell Drive, and sidewalks on North Euless Main Street from Harwood Road to Midway Park. He stated the purpose of this public hearing is to obtain citizen input on the needs of the community. He presented a survey that was taken i n the target area i n 1978 t o members of t h e Council and re- viewed the survey. He stated there w i l l be another public hearing on proposed projects on September 23, 1980. He stated there could be up to $225,000 available for 1981 -82. He stated he would appreciate any input or suggestions that the Council may have regarding these funds prior to the September 23 meeting. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any questions or comments. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. VIII. CONSIDER BIDS FOR LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS AND AN IRRIGATION S Y S T E M I N LITTLE BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Mr. Knight stated he has a letter from Schrickel- Rollans and Associates with their recommendation of accepting the low bid from Foundation Tendons, Inc. for the installation of the lighted tennis courts and the irrigation system in Little Bear Creek Comm- unity Park. He stated this could be the final portion of the park that the C i t y w i l l be taking bids on. He stated he concurs with the architect's recommendation. The bids are as follows: TENNIS IRRI- COMPLET ON BIDDER COURTS GATION TOTAL. TIME Foundation Tendons, Inc. $64,500 $13,200 $77,700 3/15/81 ScoBi 1 Contractors $65,949 $82,749 85 working days R. B. I , $82,000 $15,370 $97,370 12/ 17/80 Contract Builders $82 ,737 $15,900 $98,637 90 working days Rusty Dobson $86 ,354 $19,822 $106,176 12/31/80 Irri -Tech $16,450 15 working days Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of Schrickel - Rollans, and Associates and the City Engineer and approve the low bid of Foundation Tendons, Inc., for a total bid of $77, 00 for lighting of the tennis courts and the irrigation system at L-i t le Bear Creek Community Park. (Pape Ten. Regular Meeting, Euless City Council. September 9, 1980) Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion IX. CONSIDER PARTICIPATION WITH HEB SCHOOL DISTRICT I N JOINT PURCHASING CF VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Sustaire stated this is an outgrowth of the intergovernmental committee of the Chamber of Commerce for joint pur- chasing between the cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and the School District. He stated the City will obtain some relief in the cost of supplies and equip- ment by having bulk purchasing -with the other cities. He stated the school purchasing department will advertise and receive the bids, but each city will write the specifications for their vehicles. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to participate in joint purchasing of vehicles for the police department with the HEB School District. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X. C I TY VEHICLES Mr. Sustaire reported that the City sold three old police vehicles and a street sweeper at an auction tonight. He further stated that the front end loader that is being used in the park department is down again and repairs get more costly each time it has to be repaired. He stated the City is in need of another front end loader and he is trying to negotiate for a loader on lease /purchase arrangement. Mayor Samuels instructed the City Manager to get three bids for a used front end loader and present them at the next council meeting. XI. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight reported that he has made an inspection on the lights at the ballfield in Little Bear Creek Park and they look real good. XII. COMMENTS Mr. Walker inquired what it would cost to have additional street lights installed and lights installed in all the parks as a way to deter vandalism in the City -arid make Euless the best lighted and safest city in this area. Mr. Sustaire stated he would be glad to do a study to see that the cost would be. He stated the greatest ex- penditure would be the initial cost of having the lights installed. Mr. Knight stated he believes it would require the cooperation of Texas Power and Light Company by getting their recommendations. Mr. Sustaire stated the City needs a program t o clean up Euless. He stated he t h i n k s the Chamber of Commerce w i l l have to start a drive to clean up the major streets into Euless. He stated we can advise people through the newsletter and the Mid - Cities Daily News to take license numbers if they notice anybody throwing trash out of their cars so these people can be given a citation. Mayor Sarnuels stated this could be a volunteer program that would not require any training or supervising and would be a tremendous help to the City. He stated the City could offer a reward to anyone who reports someone dumping trash if the person is located and fined. ADJOURNMENT meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. X:ffI. There being no further business, the APPROVED: ATTEST : Mayor City Secretary CE 10;,-4