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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL August 23, 1983 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold 0. Samuels. Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Robert Pippin, Councilman Glenn Wacker, and Councilman Ron Sternfels. Councilman Bob Eden was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Susta:re, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager. INVOCATION Visitors James Cribbs, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City.} Secretary Rosemary Gafford, Secretary Tom Huffhines Steven L. and Marcia Crawford G. R. Mc0onald Marvin Carrol Brad Myers Ronald H. Young Ron Addison Rick Barnes C. P i ppenger.. and other interested persons The invocation: was given by Mayor Pro -tem Willie Mae McCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on July 26, 1983, and August 9, 1983, were approved as written. 1983 -174 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 23, 1983 Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 754 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 754, relating to Zoning Case No. 410, providing for a change of zoning from "R-1" Single- family Dwelling District, "I -1" Light Industrial District, "C -2" Community Business District, and "PD" Planned Develop - ment, to "R6.3" "R-4" and "R-5" Multi - family Dwelling District with "CUD" Conforming Housing, "C -1" Neighborhood Business District, "C -2' Community Business District, and "1 -1" Light. Industrial District, for certain property out of the S, Tucker Survey, A -1512, R. Crowley Survey, A-312, and A. Bradford Survey, A-152. "r. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 408 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 408, a request of Neitzel- Wiides Investment Company for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single-family Dwelling District to "C -2°' Community Business District, on Tract A7, J. E. Field Survey, A -540, located south and adjacent to Glade Road, west of Quail Run Estates, and east. of Baze Drive. Mr. Mike DeWitt, 3040 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas, presented the request for rezoning. He stated that, at this time, they wish to amend their request from "rC -2" to "C-1" to better serve the community. Mr. DeWitt stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the rezoning request, even though only one person spoke in opposition to the zoning change. The reason for the opposition was concern of creating a traffic hazard at the location. The intersection: of Glade Road and Baze Drive seemed to pose a problem with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. DeWitt stated that he was here to answer any questions or provide any further information that was needed. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents for the zoning. 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. 1983 -175 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 23, 1983 - Page Three Mr. Sternfels asked if Mr. DeWitt had talked with the City of Grapevine regarding the development that was proposed just to the north of Glade Road. Mr. DeWitt stated he had not, but he did have a Grapevine Master Plan, and provided it for the City Council's review at this time. Mr. Sternfels also asked Mr. DeWitt if he had spoken with his one opponent at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and discussed the problem of creation of a traffic hazard with him. Mr. DeWitt stated that he had not. Mr. Sternfels stated that he still did have some concern with the hill, the width of the road, and the traffic situation with this location. Mrs. McCormick stated that she was concerned with the traffic situation now. The collector street and thoroughfare that will prevail in the future should help the area. She felt the requested zoning does not lend itself well to the "R -1" Single-family area. Mayor Samuels asked if there were further questions from the Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sternfels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to deny Zoning Case No. 408. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin Nays: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 409 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 409, a request of Miller - McDonald Electricals, Inc., for a change of zoning from "PD" Planned Development for "C--1" Neighborhood Business District uses to "C- 2" Community Business District, on Tract 1A1A, d. E. Field Survey, A-540, located west and adjacent. to North Main Street and south of Glade Road. Mr. Gerald McDonald, with Miller - McDonald Electrical, Inc., presented the request for the zoning change. Mr. McDonald stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the zoning case and recommended the City Council approve it. He stated they were planning to upgrade their business location and build better facilities with some storage area in the rear of the property. Mr. McDonald stated he was present to answer any questions and provide any further information as needed. 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 questions or discussion of the Council, There being none he declared the public hearing closed. 1983 -176 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 23, 1983 - Page Four Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 409, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mayor Samuels announced that consideration of the replatting of Tract. A, Bear Creek Estates Addition, would be considered at. the September 13, 1983, City Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Pippin moved to approve the repiatting of Lot 24, Block 2, Park Crestmoor Subdivision, located north and adjacent to State Highway 10, west of Skyway Drive, and east of Ridgecrest Drive, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the ;motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATI +ON OF PLATTING Mr. Walker moved to approve the combined preliminary and final platting of Farr- Pacific Addition, located south and adjacent to State Highway 183, east of Case Addition, and north of Kynette Drive, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -177 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 23, 1983 - Page Five ITEM NO, 7: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on September 13, 1983, for consideration of the establishment of a new "R -1A" Single - family. Attached Dwelling District, and amending Ordinance No. 347, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO, 8: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on September 13, 1983, for consideration of the proposed budget for the City of Euless for Fiscal Year 1983 -1984. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on September 13, 1983, for consideration of a tax rate for the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983-178 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- August 23, 1983 - Page Six ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on October 11, 1983, for Zoning Case No. 417, a request of John Hallman for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single - family Dwelling District. to "R-5" Multi- family Dwelling District on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block 1, Cedar Hills Estates, located on the north side of Hollywood Boulevard, between Cannon Drive and South Main S ,? treet. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on October 11, 1983, for Zoning Case No. 418, a request of Richard Thomies for a change of zoning from "CUD" Conforming Housing (R-2) to 'BPD" Planned Development for 0 -Lot Line Homes and Single Family Attached Homes, on Block 1 and Block 3, Tall Timbers Addition, located south and adjacent to Ash Lane, west of Fuller- Wiser Road, and north of Meadowview Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to set a public hearing on October 25, 1983, for Zoning Case No. 419, a request of .I. B. Goldsteen for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "R -4" Multi - family Dwelling District, on a portion of Tract 2C, A. M. Downing Survey. A -415, located north and adjacent to State Highway 10, and west of the Del Prado Apartments. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -179 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August. 23, 1983 - Page Seven ITEM 13: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated that he had nothing to report. ITEM 14: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (a) Mr. Knight reported that the new General Future rand Use Map had been approved and finalized and was now displayed in the Council Chambers. (b) Mr. Knight reported that the traffic signal at Midway Drive and Farm Roast 157 was in the planning process at this time. The engineering plans were completed and coordinated with the City of Bedford. The plans are now at the State Highway Department for their review and approval. Hopefully there will be a bid opening in mid to late September. After the equipment is received, installation should take approximately 45 days. Air. Knight stated that there could be a possible delay of four to six months after the bids were taken, to await the delivery of necessary equipment. (c) Mr. Knight reported that the designs for the new two - million gallon water storage tank were being finalized now, and will soon be brought to the City Council for their review. COMMENTS Mr. Pippin commented that Article III, Section 1053, of the City Code, relating to occasional garage sales needed to be amended or enforced more strictly, Mr. Pippin mentioned that perhaps this could be discussed in further detail at a later meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M, APPROVED: ATTEST: