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Home My WebLink About1982-11-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR. MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 23, 1982 CALL TO ORDER 1982 -206 :a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:0.5 Tuesday, November 23, 1982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councihnembers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie l.Iae. McCormick, and Councilmen Bob Eden, Robert Pippin, and R.or: Stern.tels. Councilman sn Glenn Walker was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney :lames Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Liz. Newlin Clara Turrra Ron Haynes Mr, & Mrs. Ned Emrick Sheryl Mayes H. Wayne W a l k e r Mrs. John Norman -tr. John A. Norman Wayne M. Brewer Don Lewis INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Eden. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on November 9, 1982, were approves_: as written. 1.982_.207 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 23, 1982 - Page Two ITEM .I: SECOND AND FINAL. READING OF OR.DINANC E NO. 721 Ni ir, Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No.. 721, or a change of zoning from "C.--2" Community Busines.s District and "I°1" Light Industrial District to "C-22' Community Business District and "I-1" Light Industrial District with Special Permit for Commercial Arnusernent and Beer Sales on certain property of the A.M. Downing S1 rey, 3 -til . relating ciing tc Zoning Case No. 376. Mr. Sternfe s seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, .Eden Nays: None f ;�ta.,tcr.tic ?ns; i��13�c;. +NIcCc?rm.ic:k Mayor Sa.rnuei.s declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE NO, 373 Mayor Samuels asked City Attorney Bob McFarland to explain the City's legal standing in further consideration of a zoning case after dosing of the Public Hearing. Mr. McFarland explained that the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No. 37.3 was I:elc and closed at a previous City Council meeting on October 26, 1982, Further - testimony from any parties for or against the proposed zoning change would violate State law provisions regarding legal notice on such (natters; therefore, the City Council can at their pleasure rna.ke inquiries of the parties involved, but cannot allow nor conduct a testimony situation. Mayor Samuels asked the City Council if they had any questions concerning the matter before it was placed on the table for consideration. There being no questions at that time, Mayor Samuels brought for .further consideration Zoning Case No. 373 and asked the City Council if they had any questions. Mayor Samuels asked if Sharon Emrick was in attendance. Mrs. Emri ;k stated that she was present, as well as 3. A. Norman and Sheryl Mayes, who had all signed a letter which protested the zoning rase. Mayor Samuels informed those in attendance that he had received Mrs. Er; crick's letter and would file it with the zoning case. Mr. Eden and Mr. Pippin requested clarification of the point that there would be no driveway cuts or access to West Pipeline Road from the proposed "R -3" section 01 the apartments complex. It was confirmed by Mayor Samuels that this was what the revised development plan reflected, and that all ingressiegress would be to Highway 10. .1982 -208 Euless City Council Regular Meeting November 23, 1982 - Page Three Mr. Sternfels stated that he felt. the decrease in density did not eliminate all the problems previously discussed, but the "R-4" density would be compatible with the surrounding community and would buffer the "R-I zoning from the heavy industrial area to the south, Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Zoning Case No. 373 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Go(nlmmiiSsion, but with a density of sixteen units per acre: with the "R°3" buffer at the north next to West Pipeline Road remaining as shown on the development plan submitted November 19, 1982; that the total project contain no more than 400 units; and that the "R..3 section he constructed to meet "R -3" standards, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels commented that Councilman Glenn: Walker had expressed that he 'H'o'ld favor an "R-4" overall density for this zoning case. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve the final platting of Sizemore Estates, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, located east of South Main ,Street, south of Alexander Lane, north of Nuitt Lane, and 'west of Cullum Drive, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick seconded the Motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-209 E'.u.less City Council Regular Meeting - November 23, 1982 Page Four ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve final platting of McCormick Farm Phase Two 13, located west of Fuller-Wiser .Road, east of North Main Street, south of proposed Cheek- Sparger Road, and north of Little., Bear Creek, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Conwilssion. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs, McCormick Nays-. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM .5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE 378 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No. 378, a request of Wayne Brewer for a change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District on Lots 11-.1.5, Block 3, and Lots 1-4 and 23, Block 4, 13e11 Ranch Terrace Addition, located south of Euless Town Centre Shopping Center, west of and a.djacent to FM 137, and north of Signet Drive. Mr, Wayne Brewer, 320 Fort Worth Club Biiilding, Fort Worth, Texas, presented the zoning change request, explaining the plans for establishing a retail center at the site and completing Kynette Street to FM 1.57. He informed the Council that there were no formal lease agreements at this time, but they were planning on establishing a convenience store with a self-service gasoline facility, as well as several small retail shops, He stated they plan to blend architectually with. the surrounding buildings, to offer attractive landscaping, and to improve the drainage situation on these lots. Lot 20, though not a part of this zoning case, is included in their retail center COF npiex. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional proponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, Mrs, McCormick moved to approve Zoning Case No. 378 in accordance with the recommendations of -the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Co'urlcli Regular Meeting - November 23, 1982 -• Page Five ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 193? -210 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for annexation of 3.3 acres of land located directly south of State Highway 183 and east of Huntington Drive approximately 200 to 600 fee, , being land situated in the A 1> Huitt Survey, A 709, E air n t County, Texas. City Attorney Bob Mc:Farlarld spoke as the proponent for the City of Euless and explained that this annexation proceeding \,vas brought about to better align t he city limit boundaries between Euless and Fort Worth. The boundary was originally established along a creek and the creek over the years has changed its course, making it difficult to deterrnine a definite legal boundary line. The annexation proceeding would more clearly define the boundary and eliminate the need for depending on the establishment of the creek for city lilt determination. Mr. McFarland explained the annexation process, including public hearing requirements, and the service plan for the area involved. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the annexation, There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the annexation. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the CouncE :. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Sternfels moved for the City to proceed further to complete the annexation process and service plan for annexation of this land into the City of Euless. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Stern. els, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: .None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr, McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEEM 8: CITY ENG;INE.ER.'S .REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report, 1982-211 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 23, 1982 - Page Six ITEM 9: COMMENTS A) City Manager Sustaire stated that the Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner was greatly en)oyed by those who attended, and those who did not attend were missed. He stated that a special prayer was offered for Mrs. McCormick, for her speedy recovery from eye surgery. B) City Manager Sustaire stated the City's Christmas Dinner would be on December 20th at 1130 and the City Council and their families were invited to attend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 845 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: 7) .9') / ,^: ,•• , (••• ..... 4 ..is .. iy . xt.4* i v . .-,:el...-0.-m..e....A/1,--- .. , Harold D. Sarnuels, Mayor