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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL January 10, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro-Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Glenn Walker, Councilman Bob Eden, and Councilman Robert Pippin. Councilman Ron Sternfels was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager INVOCATION Bob McFarland, City Attorney .Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid-Cities Daily News Lewis Porter, Fort Worth Star Telegram Glen and Joanie Rodgers Gary and Vickie Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Gene Carr Shawn Finn Joy Maloney Ben Brooks Roy and Jeanette Grisham Dee Qualls Stella Kitson Kelly Kirchoff • George Ridgley David M. Schnurbusch James Holcomb and other' interested parties The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on December 13, 1983, were approved as written. 1984 -5 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84 -554 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 84-554 endorsing and urging the Texas Highway Commission to immediately approve and fund the 360 north project, and to expedite the Project's construction and opening in any and all ways to the maximum degree possible. Mr. Pippin seconded the :motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84_555 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -555, renaming "McCormick Drive" in McCormick Farm -Phase Two A Addition to "Mack Drive renaming "Village Drive" in Westwood Village Addition to "Short Street"; and "Cheek Sparger Road" in _ „less to "Mid-Cities Boulevard.” Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84 -556 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -556, regardnrg a joint election with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Mr. Pippin seconded the mnotion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-6 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Three NEW BUSINESS ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 768 Mr. Eden moved to declare an emergency and approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 768, amending Ordinance No. 766, to provide a correction of a mathematical computation therein. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 769 Mrs. McCormick moved to declare an emergency and approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 769, amending Zoning Ordinance No, 347, authorizing variances of zoning standards with respect to certain community unit developments within the City of Euless, and providing procedures and requirements therefor. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Eden moved to declare an emergency and approve first and final reading of an ordinance, vacating a portion of Kynette Street. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Pippin asked if a traffic study would be in order to consider the impact along Highwav 157 if this section of Kynette Street were abandoned. He expressed concern that more traffic would he directed onto Signet Drive. Mr. Pippin expressed the desire to he extremely careful with redirecting traffic flow, especially considering the area when it is fully developed. He stated that he just felt he needed more information to make a decision on this ordinance. Mr. Knight stated that he had spoken with the City's Traffic Safety office on points of ingress and egress onto Highway 157. A more detailed study and analysis could be provided if it is desired. 1984 -7 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Four- ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE (Cont.) David Schnurbusch, 8700 Stemimons, Suite 422, Dallas, Texas, stated that he is the engineer on the project, and explained various development ideas for the area. Mr. Ben Brooks, 1905 Central Drive, Bedford- Texas, and Mr. Wayne Brewer, 910 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, also spoke on proposed future development of property in Bell Ranch Terrace. Proposed drainage and traffic flow were discussed. Mr. Eden stated that he would withdraw his first motion, and made a new motion to table consideration of this ordinance until the February 14, 1984, meeting, , enabling a more thorough study be made of the traffic impact: brought about by possible vacation: of this portion of Kynette Street. Kynette Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, 'Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING EULESS GARDENS ADDITION Mr. Pippin moved to approve the replaLting of Euless Gardens Addition, Lots 1 -7, :Bock 1, into Lot 1, Brock 1, Jones- Ladenberger Addition, located south and adjacent to State Highway 183, and north and adjacent to State Highway 10, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 420 Mayor Samuels announced that this item was scheduled for public hear i nu on Zoning Case No. 420, a request of William Gilpin for St. Anthony's Asociation for a change of zoning an Lot 1A Block I, J. E. Whitner Estates, a total of 3,5 acres, from C -1 to C -1 with specific use permit for a lodge with beer sales for on- premise consumption, located south and adjacent to Euless Skatel and, north and adjacent to South Pipeline Road, and east of South Main Street. Mayor Samuels stated that this afternoon Mr. Gilpin came into the City offices and withdrew this zoning case; therefore, it would not be heard and the zoning case request was cancelled. 1984-8 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Five ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 421 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process, and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 421, a request of Tom Goff for a change of zoning on Tracts 2A, 2A2, and 2A2A, J. P. Halford Survey, A -711, a total of 2.387 acres, from C-- 1, C-2, and CUD /R3 to C-2 and Ci10JR3 (ingress /egress only), located west and adjacent to North Main Street, and east of Humes Drive. Mr. Leigh Chu, Carter & Burgess Engineers, representing Mr. Toni Goff, presented the rezoning request. Mr. Chu stated that this property was previously rezoned by Zoning Case No, 388, and the purpose Zoning Case No. 421 was to realign the C-- 2 and R -3 areas. They wish to realign the driveway leading onto North Main Street to be in alignment with Towncreek Drive on the east side of North Main Street. Mr. Chu stated that the street within their development would be a 30 -foot paved private street with C -2 property on both sides. 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 City Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pippin moved to approve Zoning Case No. 421, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carrie ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 425 Mrs. McCormick moved to ._all a public hearing on January 24, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 425, a request of rion Davis for Windfall Investment, Inc., for a change of T. zoning on Tracts 561A, 5C, 581, SC1A, and 5, T Jasper Survey, A -861, a total of 27.771 acres, from R-1, C-2, and R -2 to C-2 and PO for an office park and warehouse storage, located on the east and south side of J. 1. Case Company and north of Kynette Street. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin Nays: None Wsi:entions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1984-9 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Six I.EM 11: CO €SIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 426 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on February 14, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 426, a request of Robert Carlin for a change of zoning on Tracts 68, 6E, and 6F, S. Huitt Survey, A-705, a total of 15 acres, from R -1 to rC -2, located on the southeast corner of North Main Street and Harwood Drive, and north of Woodcreek Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 427 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on February 14, 1984, for Zoning Case No, 427, a request of William E. Pasteur for a change of zoning on Lot 20, Block 13, (sell Ranch Terrace, a total of .227 acres, from R-1 to C-2, located north and adjacent to Toplea Street west of FM': 167, and south of Signet Street. €ir. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin: Pays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO, 84-01 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on February 14, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84701, a request of 'Vernon A. Porter, Jr. , for a change of zoning on Tract 1i lAI, J. Groves Survey, A -599, and 2603 West Euless Boulevard, a total of 3.69 acres, from C -2 to I -1, at. 2603 West Euless Boulevard (Texas Continental Express, Inc.) and the property east and adjacent to 2603 West Euless Boulevard. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin Nays: None A0-:ent.ions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -10 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 -- Page Seven ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR HURST- EULES'S- BEDFORD HOSPITAL PROJECT Mr. Walker moved to approve granting authorization to the City Manager to expend funds for Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital project, regarding construction of a room. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ave Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: N o re Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR MICROFILM SYSTEM Mr. Eden moved to approve granting authorization to th e City Manager to advertise for bids for a microfilm system, which was a budgeted item, for the Planning Department. Mr. Walker- seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden_ Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion: carried. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE VEHICLE ORDER TO RIPLACE DAMAGED POLICE VEHICLE Mr. 'Walker moved to grant authorization to the City Manager to police vehicle to replace a recently damaged vehicle. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. order one more 1984 -11 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 10, 1984 - Page Eight ITEM 17: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT (A) Mr. McFarland reported that new pleadings had been filed relative to the bank stock case. Banks have settled with the City of For..t. Worth and some other cities. The City Attorney's office will keep the City Council posted as the case progresses. (5 ) Mr. McFarland advised the City Council that the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration has approved the permit for the construction of a two-million gallon elevated water tank to be built in the northern section of Euless. ITEM 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated that he would like clarification on the street repairs that were discussed in the pre - council session. Mr. Sustaire stated that it was his understanding that the City Council agreed for the City Manager to proceed with plans for the reconstruction of streets damaged due to recent ice buildup. COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick stated that she had received several positive responses regarding the recent letter sent out from the Mayor and Council and City Staff regarding estimated water billings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :55 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: rold D. Samuefs, Mayor