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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 10, 1983 CAI I_ TO ORDER 1983-085 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7 :00 P.M., Tuesday, May 10, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilrnernbers present were Mayor Pro Tern asf'illie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Bob Eden, Robert Pippin, and Ron Sternfels. Councilman Glenn Walker joined the meeting at 8:30 P.M., during consideration of hem 7. 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 Rik Va.nHeyst Don & Judy Leuty David & Kris Sallee Michael Lowe John Shelley Duane White H. Chapman Dick & Louise Counts John Deithioff M. Bruce Earl Heitman Kathy Dyer INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels, 1983-086 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 -- Page Two ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Mr. Eden moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for one sign truck for the Public Works Department. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF REPLATTING Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the replatting of Woodcreek Addition, a portion of Lot 1, Block G, into Lots 1R. and 2R, Block G, located north of East .Denton Drive, south of Harwood Road, east of Rock Creek Drive, and west of Fuller- -Wiser Road, 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. ITEM :3: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE. NO. 399 Mr. Eden moved to call. a Public Hearing on June 14, 1983, for Zoning Case No. 399, a request of Don Davis for a change of zoning from "L--1" Light Industrial District to "R-5" Multi - Farnily Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing, on a portion of Tracts 4E and 4E1, Levi Franklin Survey, A- .51.3, located east and adjacent to FM 157 and west of Bear Creek Estates. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983-087 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 _ Page Three ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 402 Mr. Sternfels moved to call a Pudic Hearing on June 14, 1983, for Zoning Case No 402, a request of Craig Germain Development, Inc., for a change of zoing from "R-3': Multi- Family Dwelling District with "CUD" {T:_ wnhorrmes) to "R -3" ;1uiti- Eami1y Dwelling District, on a portion of Tract 2, Ray Shelton Subdivision, located north and adjacent to Harwood Road, east of North Main Street, and west of Fuller -Wiser Road. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. .Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels. Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 403 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a Public Hearing on :June 28, 1983, for Zoning Case No. 403, a request of Ronnie and 'uanell McClendon: for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "C- -2" Community. Business District with "SP" Special Permit for Commercial Amusement (Teen Club) for .Lease Space No. 82 of Tract A, Wilshire Village Shopping Center. Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Mccon-Erick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL REQUEST Mr. Ron Haynes, Crow Development Company, 2001 Bryan Tower, Dallas, Texas, requested the City Council consider allowing the utilization of escrow funds designated for the construction of Cheek- Sparger Road arid Fuller-Wiser Road to be directed to the construction of a portion of North Main Street, His two main areas of concern were (1) the preservation of large pecan trees at the construction site, and (2) the safety in construction of a bend in this portion of North Main Street, He informed the City Council that Crow Development would soon be finished with their project in the area and construction of the street will fall in the future to someone else who may not have the intense interest and concern with these features. Mayor Sa.rnuels stated that the City would like to construct North Maim Street north of Little Bear Creek at the same time in one project, rather than by pieces and sections. With h the upcoming bond election and engineering studies going on in that area at this time, there could possibly develop an avenue to complete the street, If this could take place, these monies could play a part. Mayor Samuels advised Mr. Haynes that the City would keep him appraised of the situation. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 - Page Four ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MAY BOND ELECTION 1 98.3 -088 Mayor Samuels explained the Public 1-Hearing process and opened the Public Hearing to receive citizen comments and proposals regarding the May 21, 1983, Capital Im- provements provements fond Election. City Manager W. M. Sustaire explained the proposed use of funds to upgrade streets and drainage systems within the city. He pointed out areas in Euless which have previously had the most flooding, especially those areas which. have had water in homes. He pointed out streets in Euless which are considered to be the most urgent for reconstruction and improvement. City Engineer .James Knight explained details of the first preliminary study done on flooding in E.uiess, emphasizing Morrisdale Addition, Royal Oaks Addition, and l'railwood Addition. Mr. Martin Case stated he was for the bond program which would improve street and drainage facilities in Euless. He expressed concern that the monies would be spent in these areas. Mayor Samuels explained to hire that the planned capital improvements would greatly improve the flooding situation and upgrade some streets in Euless, but would not cure all the drainage problems, nor bring all streets into top condition. To accomplish that level of improvement program would take several more million dollars. Mr. Case also asked the status of the Bluebonnet Drive bridge removal project, City Engineer James Knight brought him up to date on that issue. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the bond program. There being none he asked if there were any opponents to the bond program. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, and urged everyone to vote on May 21st. (City Secretary's Notation: Mr. Walker joined the meeting at 8:30 P.M.) ITEM 8: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 738 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 738 for a change of zoning frroin "PD" Planned Development to "PD" Planned Development with Offices, M €.lti- Family, and Open Space, for certain property out of the T. jasper Survey, A --861, relating to Zoning Case No, 391. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Aves: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (City Secretary's Notation: Mr. Eden was out of the room during voting.) 1983 -089 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 - Page Five ITEM 9; PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 39.5 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No. 395, a request of Harry Chapman for a change of zoning from "R--1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -3" Multi - Family Dwelling District on Tracts 1A4 and IA5, E. Field Survey, A --540, located south of Glade Road, north of Augustine Drive, east of Baze Road, and west of Clover Lane. Mr. Harry Chapman presented the request for rezoning of this property. He explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the zoning request with an `fR --2" duple: designation with twelve units per acre. There was no public opposition to the zoning request. The Planning and Zoning Commission did at the time ask if the petitioner would consider a density of nine units per acre. After re- evaluation, Mr. Chapman felt that nine units to the acre would be feasible, and that was his request to the City Council. His contract on the property would not allow him to start the rezoning process over, but he was agreeable to amending his request at this time. Discussion was had concerning the designations of duplex and single family attached housing units. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he a.ske, if there were any opponents to the zoning case. Mr, Dane White, 1700 Acorn Drive, Euless, stated he was opposed to this zoning district because of the traffic load increase. in the area and the drainage problems it would create. Mr. Michael Love, 505 Augustine, Euless, stated he was not opposed if the development consisted of private -owned single family attached dwellings, but he was concerned with the traffic loads on the streets in the area. An unknown lady in the audience stated she was not opposed to the zoning, but wanted a privacy fence installed between it and her property. which is in the northwest corner of the proposed development. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional 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. Mir. Pippin moved to table a decision on this zoning case untii. the May 24, 1983, meeting, in order to give the petitioner an opportunity to present plans to the City Engineer for evaluation and recommendation:. Such plans should either be an "R -2" with "CUD" or Single Family Attached with "CUD" according to this evening's conversation. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mrs, McCormick stated that the petitioner is to be commended for lowering the density request of his project. Mr. Eden stated he felt the "CUD" method would he fine and would serve to protect the City. Mr. Sternfels agreed this would serve to clarify the lots and encourage home ownership. Ayes Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983-090 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 - Page Six ITEM 10: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 396 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning C.a.se No. 396, a request of Paul Spain for a change of zoning fron -t "R -1." Single Family Dwelling District to "R -5" Multi- Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing on Tracts 4131, 4B1 A and 4D, R. Crowley Survey, A -312, located south of .Little Bear Creek, west of DFW Airport, east of Fuller- ;Wiser Road, and north of Harwood Road. Mr. Paul Spain, Terra international, Dallas, Texas, presented the request for rezoning. The request was for a density of twenty units per acre with the noise abatement standards recomrrrended by the City.. This addition was named Bear Creek Village Phase Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponets to the zoning change. Mr, Duane White, 1700 .Acorn Drive, Euless, stated he opposed the building of more apartments in the northern section of Euless, due to increased traffic and drainage, Mr. Don Harris, DFW Airport, presented the position of the Airport, outlining that they oppose the building of any residential properties in Noise Zone B, and if such property is developed for residential purposes, that an avigation easement be executed. 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. Sternfels expressed concern with the loss of commercial property along Highway 360 right -of -way. Mr. Pippin was concerned with the lack of light industrial areas, as well as with making a decision on the case before hearing the entire proposal for this area of the city, Mr. Spain explained that for the two tracts involved in Zoning Case Nos. 396 and 397 -there was a time limitation on the contracts and i.t was necessary for him to proceed at this ti.rne. Mr. Eden moved to approve Zoning Case No. 396 in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr, Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Walker Nays: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. i983 -091 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 - Page Seven ITEM 11: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 397 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case No 397, a request of Paul Spain for a change of zoning from '°R -l" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-5" Multi - Farnily Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing on Tracts 4C and 4C1, R. Crowley Survey, A -312, located south of Little Bear Creek, west of DFW Airport, east of Fuller -Wiser Road, and north of Harwood Road. Mr. Paul Spain, Terra International., Dallas, Texas, presented the request for rezoning of this property, He stated this is the same development as proposed for Zoning Case No 397, but had to be filed as a separate case because of property ownership and contract obligations. 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 request. Mr. Duane White, 1700 Acorn Drive, Euless, stated he was opposed for the same reasons he opposed Zoning Case No, 396. Mr. Iron Harris stated he was opposed for the sans reasons outlined in Zoning Case No. 396. Mayor Sarrmueis asked if there were any further opponents to the zoning case. There being note, 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, 397 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Walker Nays: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribs stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 13: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. 1983-092 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 10, 1983 - Page Eight ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 95.5 P.M. ATTEST: ) Kay Ray, City Sere APPROVED: Harold D, Samuels, Mayor