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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING, OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1983 CALL TO ORDER 1983-075 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :00 P.M., Tuesday, April 26, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D, Samuels. Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, Glenn Walker, and Ron Sternfels. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Clara Tuma, Fort Worth Star Telegram Paul Long, Mid- Cities Daily News Gary Mayer Donald C. Harris Richard E. Jones Patty Pacheco Ed Cole Tommy Daves Jan Of field Shawn Lopez Arlene and Cecil. Stevens Sandy Hicks D. 3. Farr John F. Regl.in and others INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on April 12, 1983, were approved as written. 1983 -076 Euless City- Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 1983 -- Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION TION OF BOND SALES Mayor Samuels explained that bids would be opened for the sale of $3,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds a.nd $6 5.000 General Obligations Bonds. City Attorney James Cribbs opened the bid envelopes, handed thorn over to Mayor Samuels, and the bids were read aloud by Bond Agent Boyd London, After the bids were read, Mr. London advised that he would retire to the conference room and tabulate the results and would report back before the meeting was over. Mayor Samuels expressed his appreciation to the bidders and irwited their, to wait for the tabulation. At 9:I5 P.M., Mr. London returned with the bid tabulation and announced that the low bidder for both bond sales was Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc.. with the bid of $3,370,797.93 at 8.829857% interest rate for the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and $524,930,00 at 8.60541% interest rate for the General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Walker moved to accept the low bid of Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. for both the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and the General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Aves: Messrs, Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (City Secretary's Notation: See item 9 for further activity regarding the sale of these bonds.) ITEM 2: PUBLIC F-JEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 386 Mayor Samuels announced that Mr. Pail Spain, the petitioner for Zoning Case No. .386, had requested the Public Hearing be tabled indefinitely until further information tion can be obtained from the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation concerning the development of proposed Highway 360. This highway would directly affect the zoning request and Mr. Spain felt without the information the zoning case would be incon-mpiete. 1983-077 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- April 26, 1983 -- Page Three ITEM 3` PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 389 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No..389, a request of Glen Hinkley for a change of zoning from "R.R -.I" Single Family Dwelling Distict to "C--2" Community Business District and "R-5" Multi - Family Dwelling District, on Tracts 20, 3B, 4B, 2, 3, & 4, E. Harrington Survey, A -808, and Tracts 4D, 4F & 4171, Levi. Franklin Survey, A- 51.3, located east of I'M 157,, west of Faze Road, and south of Glade. Road. Mr. Glen Hinkley presented the zoning request, outlining the history of the property and the adjacent pr-oper-ties. He stated that the "C -2" commercial district would be along the western edge of the property, which .faces FM 157; the "R -5" multi- family area would be the three tracts immediately to the east of the "C -2" area; and an "R -4" multi-family area. was proposed on the two remaining tracts immediately east of the "R -5" area and the Texas Power & Light Company ea.sernent. He stated - there would be 620 'welling units on the most easterly section, being 16 units per acre, There would be 30.8 acres in the "R -5" section, with an average of 20.1 units per acre. There would be a permanent restriction on Tracts 3 and 6 to a limit of 16 units per acre. He explained the drainage which would be continued from the Carlisle Pines Addition to the north. The drainage channel would be earthern, along its normal course. Mr. Hinkley added that the total multi-family density was approximately 11.2 units to the acre. Mr. Ron Haynes, Crow Development Company, 2001 Bryan Tower, Dallas, stated that their property adjoined Mr. Hinkley's at the northeast corner, with Carlisle Pines Addition. Mr. Haynes outlined the continued drainage system: that would .flow from Carlisle Pines through Mr. Hinkley's property. He stated that he knew Mr. Hinkley well, had worked with hire over several years, and knew his work was always of a high quality nature. Crow Developrhent Company endorsed the proposal.. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents for the zoning request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. Mr. Ed Cole, 12.09 Hillc:rest, Euless, cited his opposition to the zoning case. He was opposed to any additional multi -- family zoning in Euless because he felt they deteriorate a city. He stated he lived in the Meadowview Addition, which is now surrounded by apartments because it was "compatible with the area." Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other 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. 389 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Stern.feis Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. 1983-078 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 1983 - Page Four ITEM 4e PUBLIC. HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO 390 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No. 390, a request of. :lack Reimer for a change of zoning from "R--1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-5" Multi-Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing, on Tracts 4 413, Levi. Franklin Survey. A -513, located east and adjacent to FM 157, west of Bear Creek Estates, and north of Little Bear Creek. Mr. :# ..ck Reirraer outlined the history of the property and stated it was just south of Mr. Hinkley's property. The drainage aspects of Mr. Hinkle.y's case ; ;could be carried through onto this development. Parking would be taken into the interior view areas of the site so that no vehicles could be viewed from the street. Mr. Walker asked the total number of units per acre. Mr. Reimer stated there would be 208 units at 22 units per acre; however, if the density were reduced to 20 units to the acre, there would be 188 units, Mr. Eden asked if they would consider including "C--2" commercial property along FM 157. a Mr. Reimer stated this would not be feasible because of the small area under consideration; that it would be cost prohibitive. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. Mr. Ed Cole spoke in opposition to the zoning case, stating he objected to any future multi - family zoning in Euless. An unidentified gentleman asked about the status of the master plan and how the rezoning requests affected the plan. Mayor Samuels explained the City's current status regarding the master plan. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other 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. Mr. Eden stated he was concerned with having no commercial portion along FM 157. Mr. Sternfels and Mr. Pippin agreed with Mr, Eden. Mr. Sternfels moved to deny Zoning Case No 390 based on the lack of having a provision for commercial property along FM 157. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983-079 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 1983 -- Page Five ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 391 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No. 391, a request of D. 3. Farr for a change of zoning from "PD" Planned Develo n-merrt to "PD" Planned Development with New Development Plan for Offices, Multi- -Famiy Dwelling District, and Open Space, on Tracts 5B, 5C2A & 5C3, T. jasper Survey, A-861, located south o -f SI-i 183, north of Kynette Drive, west of Wilshire Drive, and east of J,ILCase Addition. Mr. Jerald Farr presented the request for the zoning change and outlined the proposed plan. He stated there would be 164 multi-family units with 17.22 units per acre, located on 7.16 acres of land. There would be an office building on the northern 2,5 acre site, and 2.34 acres of open space on the south portion of the site. The open space would pose as a buffer to the single family residences located just south of the area. The commercial building would be a maximum of 64,000 square feet. Mr. Farr stated that at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, there was an objection made regarding the traffic wvh.ic.h would be generated from the development. Mr. John Reglin, a professional engineer, spoke regarding this subject, and presented a traffic survey report. The conclusion was that the proposed development would not generate a traffic problem to the area, Mayor Samuels asked if there were additional proponents for the zoning case. Mr. Cecil Stephenson, 1806 Kynette Drive, Mrs, Sandy Hicks, 1804 Kynette Drive, and Mr. Earl Hawkins, 1 108 Kynette Drive, spoke as proponents for the zoning case. They each stated they had previously been opposed to the zoning request, but Mr. Farr had worked with them and made compromises to alleviate their original objections. They each commended Mr. Farr for his cooperation with them; his listening to their concerns; and his professional manner of handling the case. Mr. Don Tolman stated that he was in favor of the zoning case and that Mr. Farr deserved a great deal of credit for working successfully with the citizens. Mayor Samuels 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. Mr. Eden stated that he wished more developers would work with citizens in the manner of Mr. Farr. Mr. Pippin commented that this case was originally denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Mr. Farr had researched the objections made by citizens and had worked with therm and gained their support. Both Mr. Farr and the citizens are to be commended for reaching an agreeable solution to their best interests. Mr. Pippin moved to approve Zoning Case No. 391 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Walker seconded the rmotion. Ayes; Messrs. Pippin, Wacker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -080 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting -- April 26, 1983 - Page Six. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF BOARD RESIGNATION Mr. Walker moved to accept the resignation of Mary Balsinger from the Advisory Board for Social Concerns, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pppin, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of two tractors for the Parks Department. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Sustaire stated these items were in the current budget and this puchase was needed to replace two tractors that were worn out and beyond repair. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION RATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 83 -546 Mr, Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 83-546, expressing opposition to Senate Bill 66 regarding the regulation of cable television, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -081 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- April 26, 1 983 - Page Seven ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NOS, 736 AND 737 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Ordinance No. 736 on first and final reading, declaring an emergency, and authorizing the sale of $615,000 General Obligation Bonds. Mrs, McCormick seconded the rnetion. Ayes: Mr, Pippin. Mrs. rMcCorrnick, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr, Walker moved to approve Ordinance No. 737 on first and final reading, declaring an emergency, and authorizing the sale of $.3,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: (T Y ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr, Cribbs stated that he was happy to report no pending litigation on the part of the City. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 1983 - Page Eight ITEM 11: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1983-082 Mr, Knight reported that the reconstruction of Limestone and Freestone was running behind. The Tarrant County Planning Department may allow an extension of time for their completion. This project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant program. COMMENTS ON THE GOV'ER.NOR'S BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM Mrs. McCormick wanted to advise those in attendance that the City of Euless won first ' place competition in the Governor's Beautification Program. The award will be presented June i7th in Lubbock, Mayor Samuels mentioned that the City had been working on the project for less than six months and was very pleased to have received first place honors at its first attempt. Many cities enter the competition several times before placing. Mr. Sternfels agreed with the favorable comments and expressed appreciation to the staff and citizens who worked so hard on the project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. APPROVED: f €1..4 Harold D. Safnuels, Mayor ATTEST: