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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL February 28, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold 90 Samuels. Councilmerrbers present were Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Glenn Walker, Councilman Robert Pippin, and Councilman Bob Eden. Councilman Ron Sternfei s 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 Lackey Fluitt Al €?either. Charles Thornton Dan E. Jenson Gorenne H i l l Joy Baldwin Gerald M. Ball Larry Ingram John Thomas Jim H. Meyer John Hut :chins and other interested parties The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Pippin, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs, McCormick moved to approve the minutes of February 14, 1984, with the following addition to Item 6C: , *M€r, Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84-55a supporting the relocation of the exit ramp from Airport Freeway west of Highway 157, east of" Wilshire Drive, with the stipulation that no expense will be incurred by the City." Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker_ Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -044 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 W Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN TO THOMAS FORTENBERRY Mayor Samuels announced that Thomas Fortenberry, Maintenance Technician in the Street Department since February 7, 1974, was eligible to receive his ten- -year service pin tonight, Mayor Samuels stated that employees of the City were the most valuable asset of the City, and it is always a pleasure to see them stay for many years. He and the City Council thanked Mr. Fortenberry fork is tenure of service and stated their appreciation for the good work he does. OLD BUSINESS ITEM 2: SECOND AND FINAL. READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 778 Mr, Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 778, for a change of zoning from "R-1" Single - family Detached Dwelling District to "C_2" Community Business District on certain property out of the S. Huitt Survey, A- 705, relating to Zoning Case No, 426. Mr, Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Pippin, Walker, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Secretary's Note: Mr. Eden was absent from the room during vote.) ITEM 3: SECOND AND FINAL. READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 779 Mr, Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 779, for a change of zoning from "R-1' Single -- family Detached Dwelling District. to "C -2" Community Business District on certain property out of the Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, relating to Zoning Case No. 427. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Secretary's Note: Mr, Eden was absent from the room during vote.) 1984-045 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 _ Page Three ITEM 4: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 780 W.. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 780, for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "I -1" Light Industrial District for certain property out of the 3. Groves Survey, A-599 relating to Zoning Case No, 84-01, Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Mr, Walker 3yjs: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Secretary` Note: Mr, Eden was absent from the room during vote.) NEW BUSINESS ITEM 5: AUDIENCE • BY THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Henry Boatright, Chairman, Advisory Board for Social Concerns, Mr, Boatright stated that it has come to the attention of the Advisory Board that a significant pornography problem exists in the City of Euless. All convenience stores sell pornographic literature, many of them displayed them openly. Many stores are frequented by high school students on a daily basis, and study after study reflects that such pornographic material is socially damaging and contains no socially redeeming value. Mr. Boatright stated that the Advisory Board was recommending to the Mayor and Council that a letter be written to the companies who own these stores in Euless, requesting removal of the literature. Mr. Boatright cited the National Federation of Decency, which indicated that 70 percent of the pornography sold it the United States ends up in the hands of minor children. City Attorney Bob McFarland advised those in attendance of the current Supreme Court ruling in the area of pornographic material, and outlined the City's present policies in this regard. He stated that the City could not legally force the stores to remove such material from their shelves, He further pointed out that in many cases public opinion can affect the easy availability of such material more than steps previously discussed. Mayor Samuels stated that the City would strongly, consider sending letters to owners of these businesses, with a copy of the law attached that relates to the felony offense of selling pornographic material to minors, and ask that these materials be either removed from the stores or at :east put behind covers and kept behind counters, The Mayor and Counci 1 thanked the Advisory Board for Social Concerns for their hard work in this area, and further help would be sought in this project and others. Mr. Boatright stated that Mr. Charles Thornton, who was present tonight, had done considerable research in this area, and would be agreeable to assisting with this project. Mr. Boatright also stated that he would assist the City in obtaining a list of owners of these stores in Euless, 1984 -O46 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 W Page Four ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD RE SIGNATION Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Rod Ashford from the Advisory Board for Social Concerns, She pointed out that Mr. Ashford was the Library Representative assigned to the Admisory Board for Social Concerns, and that his resignation from the Advisory Board for Socail Concerns would in no way affect his appointment to the Library Board, Mr, Ashford would still serve the Library Board as usual. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM i : AUDIENCE REQUESTED B Y CROW DEVELOPMNi N i NT COMPANY Mr. David Bagwell, representing Crow Development Company, conducted a presenta- tion regarding McCormick Farm Park, which is a greenbelt area to be donated to the City of Euless later, Mr. Bagwell and several representatives from Crow Development Company made a presentation outlining the park area. Mr. Bagwell reviewed the gazebo, sidewalks of Pavestone, lighting fixtures, and landscaping of the greenbelt area. He stated that Ms. Nan Arnold, formerly Parks Director for. the City of Duncanville, now worked for Crow Development Company and had worked extensively in the design of this landscaped area. He felt she had contributed greatly to its success. Mr. Bagwell asked the City's assistance in clarification of a flood plane problem with the height of the gazebo. Mayor Samuels expressed appreciation for the excellent presentation, as well as for the future donation to the City of this site. City Manager W. M. Sustaire stated that he would consult with Mr. Bagwell later on the flood plane problem, and they would work it out. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT Mr, Eden moved that the City proceed with the right-of-way abandonment of a portion of Pebble Creek and Woodridge Circle, located in the Morrisdale Addition of the City of Euless, and that the City Attorney prepare necessary paperwork in this regard, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. McFarland stated that he and Assistant. City Manager Tom Hart and City Engineer James Knight would be working on this project and an ordinance should be ready by the next Council Fleeting, 1984 -047 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 -- Page Five ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING OF STONE ADDITION Mr. Eden asked City Engineer James Knight if the plat met all Cit. standards. 'r. �� City f�� Knight stated that it did. Mr. McFarland stated that the plat would need to be acknowledged before tiling Mr. Knight stated that it would be done. Mr, Eden moved to approve combined preliminary and final platting of Stone Addition, located north of Fuller Street, west and adjacent to North Main Street, and south of and across North Main Street from Town Creek Drive, with the recou nendat ion of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. i \yes. Mr, Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING OF CHELSEA PARK ESTATES Mrs, McCormick moved to approve prel iminary platting of Chelsea Park Estates, located eas t and adjacent to Daze Drive, west and adjacent to North Main Street, north of Sagepoint Addition, and south of Quail Run Estates and Northgate Addition, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Walker_ Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN Mr, Walker moved to approve the site plan consideration of Tract 5, Ray Shelton Addition, located north and adjacent to Harwood Road and east and adjacent. to Harwood Park Town #core €es, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -048 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 - Page Six ITEM 12: APPROVAL OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve replatLing of a portion of Block E, International/ Regional Industrial Complex, into Lots 2 and 3, Block E, International /Regiona ilndustrial Complex, located west and adjacent to Westpark Way, south of Regal Parkway, and north of and adjacent to South Pipeline Road, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Walker, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for the replatting of Lot 3, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates into Lots 3AR and 33R, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates, located north and adjacent to Ash Lane and east of North Main Street. Mark Sheets, 109 Ash Lane, Euless, Texas, stated that this was an existing duplex, and he wished to create two single - family attached dwelling units, The present rental people wish to purchase the home, thereby necessitating the replat of the lot into two lots for the separate sale of the two units. City Engineer lames Knight stated that the duplex dwelling complies with all ordinance requirements, and in fact exceeded ordinance requirements for single- family attached dwelling units. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any opponents to the site plan. 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 replatt.ing of Lot 3, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates into Lots 3AR and 3BR, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walter seconded the motion.. Ayes Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Welker, Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Secretary s Note: Mr. Eden was absent from the room during vote,) 1984 -049 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING City Engineer Haines Knight stated that this item was for consideration of final platting of Lot 1, Block 11, Villages of Bear Creek First installment. Mr. Knight pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting on February 21, 1.984, did not approve all the variances requested by the developer. Mr. Jim Meyer, 13345 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, explained that they wished to have a variance of 60 percent masonry rather than the required 80 percent. Mr< Meyer presented drawings of the proposed development and explainer the architectural design, which he felt would be enhanced more by redwood than by brick. Mr. Eden expressed concern that too many of such requests night come to the City Council, thereby utilizing them as a sort of architectural review comnnittee. He moved to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and approve the final platting as they recommended in their meeting of February 21, 1984< Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the project, proposals, materials, and standards. Maintenance proble ms were discussed, as well as standards required by other cities. Mr. Walker withdrew his second to Mr. Eden's motion. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the final platting of Lot 1, Block 11, Villages of Bear Creek - First Installment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 21, 1984, and with the additional condition that the masonry requirement be a minimum of 65 percent per elevation, with an average of 70 percent, and that redwood be used on other surfaces where masonry would have been required. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker N s: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-050 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 1981 -- Page Eight ITEM 15: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -02 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84-02, a request of Chris Sutherland for a chance of zoning on Lot. 4R2, Block 1, Harwood Plaza, a total of 4.69 acres, from "PO" Planned Development and "C -2" Community Business District to "PC" Planned Development, located at 1010 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas. Mr. Al Heither, 2832 McGee, Fort Worth, Texas, representing Chris Sutherland, presented the rezoning request. Mr. Heither stated that the purpose of the rezoning was to allow 100 more feet of outside storage, which would extend the present usage of the property. An addition was made to the existing building, thereby extending it southward. The outside storage in the rear of the building was existent at this time, and they wish to also extend it southward along with the new building addi tion. Outside storage would be behind the building and not viewable from the highway. 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, Mr. Pippin moved to approve Zoning Case No. -02 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, 'Walker, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO, 84-03 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on March 27 1984, for Zoning Case No, 84 - 03, a request of Douglas A. Newton for a change of zoning on Tract 1j, ilalford Survey, A-711, a total of 0.4348 acres, from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Cornmunit +, Business District, located at 307 North Main Street, north of Fuller Street, west and adjacent to North Main Street, and south of and across North Main Street from Town Creek Drive. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden NIT5': None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -051 Euless City Council Regular Meeting February ?8, 1984 - Pace Nine ITEM 17: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that he had nothing to report. ITEM 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr, Knight stated that the water tower project was proceeding on schedule, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Counc 1. the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: .. i Haro . O. Same k s, P ayor ATTEST; Kay alney; it ., 5ecret.,r y.