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Home My WebLink About1983-01-11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING; OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 11. 1983 CALL TO ORDER 1981-003 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8&QQ P.M., Tuesday, January 11, 1983, in the Council Chambers of. the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Counci.lmembers present were Mayor Pro Tern Willie Mae S'1cCormick, and Councilmen Bob Eden, Glenn Walker, and Ron Sternfeis. Councilman Robert M. Pippin was absent. Staff Members Present W. M, Sustaire, City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Liz Newlin Clara Tacna George Field David Bagwell Doug Moss Paul Unzicker B. R. Heath .Eire Dunaway Jerry Thomas Brad Hardy Pau.i Spain INVOCATION Glenn The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MiN HTFS The minutes of the called meeting on December 21, 1982, were approved as written. 198.3 --004 Euless City Council R.egular Meeting - January 11, 1983 - Page Two ITE M 1< CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 729 ,�iavor Samuels explained that this item related to the abandonment of a public street right --of. -way, and was considered at the December 21, 1982, City Council meeting. At that time the City Council had two concerns: (1) that of setting a precedent in donation of City property for private use; and (2) that of costs which could result from slight relocation of the street and curb, and a possibility of the need to obtain additional right -of -way, Since that time, the developer and his engineer have met further with City staff, and have proposed a solution to the two questions. They have agreed to donate' .$1.02 per square foot for the property being received from the City, and to pay the costs of all expenses relating to street and curb relocation and /or obtaining additional right-of-way which might be required. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve an ordinance for vacating a portion of North Main Street, north of Little Bear Creek, at first reading on an emergency basis, same being Ordinance No. 729, with the stipulation that the developer donate the sum of $0.62 per square foot to the City for this land, and that the developer pay all expenses necessary in realignment of the street and curb, and obtaining additional right -of -way for the street at this location, and as set out in the letter of :January 3, 1.983, to the Euless City Manager from Douglas G. Moss. Mr. Walker seconded the rnotion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983-005 Euless City Council Regular- Meeting - January 11, 1983 - Page Three ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve final platting of ,-1cCormic, Farm Phase Three A, located east of North Main Street, west of Fuller -Wiser Road, north of Little fear Creek, and south of proposed Cheek-Sparger Road, in accordance with the recommen- dations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and per the latest plat submitted with the date of December 1982 Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 83 --536 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 83 -536, setting an election date for the City of Euless General Electr: on Saturday, April 2, 1983, from 7:00 .A. -l. until 7;00 P.:'1., for 1:..ul.ess City Councilmombcr Place Two, Place Four, and Mayor. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 83 -537 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 83 --537, regulating parkway signs within the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 198.3-006 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- January 11, 1983 - Page Four ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve final platting of Northgate Addition, Phases 1 Ii, located south of Glade Road, east of Quail Run Estates, west of North Main Street, and north of Sagepoint Addition, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr, Knight commented that there was one revision required regarding dedication of the right-of-way for Ash Lane and Fuller-Wiser Road. There was also a drainage easement shown by the developer's engineer in the construction drawings, but not reflected on the plat, Mr. Cribbs stated that the dedicatory language should be so noted - that there k a dedication of right-of-way for Ash Lane and Fuller -Wiser Road, as set forth on the plat. If the change is made in that one small area, then the City Council would be in a position to approve the plat subject to the execution of the permanent maintenance agreement, Mr. Walker moved to approve final platting of Tali Timbers Addition, located west of Fuller-Wiser Road, east of North Main Street, south of East Ash Lane, and north of Harwood Road, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to reflection of the drainage easement discussed, subject to execution of permanent maintenance agreement, and subject to correcting the dedicatory language to reflect dedication of the right --of --way- for Ash Lane and Fuller- Wiser Road. Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Sternfels, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -00? Euless City Council Regular Meeting - January 11, 1983 - Page Five ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 380 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 380, a request of Bobby Harrell for a change of zoning from "l -1'' Single Family Dwelling District, "R- 3" Multi -- Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for conforming Housing, and "C-2" Community Business ;District, to "R.5" Multi - Family Dwelling District with "C1JD" for Conforming Housing and "C -1" Neighborhood Business District, on Tracts 4B, 4B5, 4:36, and a portion of 4E, R. Crowley Survey, A -312, locate: south of Little Bear Creek, east of 'Fuller- Wiser Road, west of Airport Property, and north of Harwood Road. Mr. Paul Spain presented the request for zoning change, and described where the subject property was located, He explained the proposed usage of the land, being residential and neighborhood commercial, and described the greenbelt and landscaped areas to be provided. Included in the landscape plans is a fifty foot setback with a landscaped berm at the "C-1" site location. There would be an open space, with an owners' association to maintain the road medians and green space, If approved, construction would begin about February 15th. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning change. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the change of zoning. Mr. Bobby l-i.eath, DFW Airport, 3200 E. Airfield Drive, appeared to comment on the zoning change due to its location in Noise Zone 3, and referred to letters of December 6, 1982, and ,January 5, 1983, from Mr. Jack D. Downey, Deputy Executive Director, He also referenced Resolution No. 82 -169, by the DFW Airport Board. He encouraged sound control features be incorporated into building design and requested execution of avigation easements whenever possible. Mr. Knight stated that the developer had agreed to execute avigation easements for this zoning case at the time of platting. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other opponents to the zoning change. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared .the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick is -roved to approve Zoning Case No, 380 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, with a fifty foot setback with a landscaped berm at the "C -1" tracts and execution of avigation easements for the entire tract at the time of platting. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1 983 -008 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January II, 1983 - Page Six ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Walker moved to call a Public Hearing for Zoning Case No 382, a request of Norma Gardner for a change of zoning from "C-2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with Special Permit for Tavern and Billiards on Lot 3, Block 3, Euless Gardens No I, located north of Town Creek Drive, south of East Midway Drive, east. of North Main Street, and west of Salem Drive, for February 8, 1983, Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion, {yes. Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden Nays None. Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR. BIDS Mr. Sternfels moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for city vehicles and an exlracation rescue 'tool. Mr, Eden seconded the motion, Ayes; Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Walker, Mrs.McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribb_, requested the record reflect that the City Council, in executive session to discuss pending litigation in the Medellin case, authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to monitor the lawsuit -which may or may not come to trial next week, and to follow instructions and take action .authorized by the City Council. 1983-009 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - January 11, 1983 - Page Seven ITEM II: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr-. Knight stated that two water storage tanks were in need of repainting, and request ed authorization to advertise for bids for this rnainter,anc :e work. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for the repainting of two water storage tanks. Mr, Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION ION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER Mr. Sustaire requested permission to purchase a tree spade for the Parks Department. Bids were ta.ken for this item last year however, funds from Revenue Sharing were not available until now. The purchase can still. be made at the low bid price of $16.800.00. Mr. Walker moved to authorize the Ci.ty Manager to expend Revenue Sharing. Funds for the purchase of a tree spade for the Parks Department. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: :Messrs. ',ralker, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCorn-rick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. APPROVED: f f. role 0. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: ay €ineyo City „S` retar-y