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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-05 (special called)1983 -136 MINUTES OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL July 5, 1983 CALL TO ORDER A called meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :05 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilmebers present were Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Bob Eden, Councilman Ron St.ern- els, Councilman Glenn Walker, and Councilman Robert Pippin. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager James Knight, City Engineer INVOCATION Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Carolyn Park Dori Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grisham Donald C. Harris Helen Lightbody Rick Barnes Juanel1 McClendon Scott and Karen Heitman Scott Shaver The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. 1983 -137 Euless City Council Called Meeting - July 5, 1983 -- Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 747 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 747, for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with Special Use Permit for Commercial Amuse- ment (Teen Club) , on certain property out of the Wilshire Village Shopping Center, relating to Zoning Case No. 403. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Walker Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 404 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 404, a request of Woody Hickman for Smith Housing Corporation of Texas, for a change of zoning from "R -3" Multi-family Dwelling District with "CUD" to "PD" Planned Development for Stacked and Detached Condos (12 U /A), on portions of Tracts 132, 6A1, and 601, S. Huitt Survey, A -705, located south of east Denton Drive, north of East Midway Drive, east of North Main Street, and west of Fuller -Wiser Road. Mr. Woody Hickman, Vice President of Operations for Smith Housing Corpora- tion of Texas, presented the request for the rezoning of this property. He stated they wished to develop 86 single- family detached condos and 84 multi- family condos which would amount to 11.27 units to the acre. Mr. Hickman pointed out that there would be approximately 3 acres of open space. Mr. Walker asked the total number of units proposed earlier compared to the number as proposed now. Mr. Hickman stated there were originally 181 units planned, and now 170 units were planned. Mr. Sternfels asked Mr. Hickman to explain the berm and fence design. Mr. Hickman stated there would be an eight -foot staggered screening fence constructed of stucco with wrought iron and steel posts approximately 1,900 feet long. There would be a 27 -foot berm, which would he landscaped. There would be two entrances into the development from Midway Drive. Mr. Pippin asked the anticipated construction schedule. Mr. Hickman stated they hoped to begin moving dirt in August. 1983 -1,38 Euless City Council Called Meeting - July 5, 1983 0 Page Three ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NiO. 404 (coat. ) Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents for 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 further questions or discussion of the Council. Mr. Sternfels asked the City Engineer if the parking configurations posed any problems. Mr. Knight stated they did not. Mr. Pippin asked if more than four dumpsters could be provided to the area, as a matter of convenience to the tenants. Mr. Hickman advised he would be happy to add two additional dumpsters. The four were originally suggested by Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company; however, more dumpsters could easily be provided. The dumpsters would be screened according to City codes. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any further questions of the Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 404, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and with the stipulation that two additional dumpsters be added to the development, bringing the total number of dumpsters to six. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: 'don e Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENERAL FUTURE LAND USE PLAN Mayor Samuels advised those in attendance that this item on the agenda consisted of holding a public hearing for a proposed general future land use plan for the City of Euless. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning Department had worked together to propose this land use plan to the City Council and the citizens of Euless. Mark Sweeney, Planner for the City of Euless, presented the proposed general future land use plan. He explained the process that had been completed thus far, and the philosophies that were kept in mind for construction of this plan. He reviewed existing land uses, 11 directives and guidelines proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the anticipated effect the plan would have upon the City. He pointed out the fact that the plan was not set in concrete, even after approval by the City Council, but rather was a guideline for future development. He stated if the City were totally developed as proposed in this future land use plan, it would contain approximately 88,000 people. 1983 -139 Euless City Council Called Meeting - July 5, 1983 - Page Four ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENERAL FUTURE LAND USE PLAN (Cont.) Mayor Samuels asked Mr. Sweeney to give an example of a special district that was mentioned within the plan. Mr. Sweeney pointed out that Bell Ranch Terrace was considered to be a special interest district. It contained approximately 100 acres, and was owned by about that many different owners. He stated this was a unique area that could be developed and utilized in some type of special situation, perhaps a downtown district. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for this -future land use plan. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the land use plan. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion of the Council. Scott Heitman stated he thought the plan was excellent, and asked for clarification as to the status of the old land uses versus the new land uses, if the owner disagreed with the current zoning. City Attorney Bob McFarland advised that the plan was not a set law, it was merely a guideline and a direction for development. It would not automatically change the zoning of any land already zoned, it would merely serve as a suggestion for development of the land. He cited State statutes and court case law regarding inverse condemnation. He stated that if someone wishes to develop land as it is currently zoned, the City could not prohibit the development. Rick Barnes stated he thought the staff and Planning and Zoning Commission had done a fine job, and asked if there would be consideration for more than two types of commercial districts. Mark Sweeney advised that after the future land use plan was adopted, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Planning Department would begin work on a new zoning ordinance. The commercial districts would be addressed at that time. Mr. Eden stated that the City Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission were to be commended for their time, their work and study put into this project. Mrs. McCormick stated she was glad to see the plan; it appeared to be an excellent plan and should benefit. the City greatly. Juanei l McClendon asked who was in control of Commercial Development. The Mayor stated the Texas Highway Commission had a great deal to do with it. City Attorney Bob McFarland explained the extensive highway system, and how federal funds affect highway development and commercial business develop - ment. Mayor Samuels asked if there was any further discussion or questions. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Samuels asked City Attorney Bob McFarland if he would prepare a resolution for the next City Council agenda for the City Council to approve this comprehensive future land use plan as presented tonight. Mr. McFarland stated he would do so. 1983 -140 Euless City Council Called Meeting - July 5, 1983 - Page Five ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS Mr. Walker moved to appoint the following members to the Euless Non - Profit Industrial Authority for terms to expire at the time of reappointment next year Neal Adams, Troy Fuller, Jim ivy, Bob Eden, Willie Mae McCormick, Robert Pippin, Glenn 'Walker. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the City's participation with the City of Arlington regarding an analysis of the rate increase request made by Lone Star Gas Company on June 9, 1983. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to approve an ordinance authorizing and allowing updated service credits for qualifying members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1933 -141 Euless City Council Called Meeting - July 5, 1983 - Page ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Pippin moved to grant authorization to the City Manager to proceed with the installation of a 24 -inch waterline to be installed to service the eastern section of the City of Euless. Mr. 'Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: CITY ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 9: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. AD.IOURNMENT There being no further, business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: • ar #5' Harold D. Samuels, Mayor Kay Rain; it ty Secret //