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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-12MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING DE THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL June 12, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:12 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Couricilrnembers present were Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Glenn Walker, Councilman Ron Sternfels, and Councilman Robert Pippin. Council Bob Eden was absent. W. M. Susta i re, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Hart, Assistant City Manager INVOCATION Staff Members Present James Cribbs, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Tom Visitors D. C. Stovall Dwight Smith Margaret Byrnes Rudy M. Garcia Gino Bernardez Jean Marie Williams S. Beasley John H. Cockrell Darlene Rhodes Bob Campbell Greg Kuett Roger Williams James Kiefer William and Phala Hoover and other interested parties The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on May 22, 1984, were approved as written. 1984 -131 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 793 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 793, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -07, for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single- family Detached Dwelling District, to "C -2" Community Business District, for certain property out of the 3. Matson Survey, A -1080, Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 794 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 794, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -08, for a change of zoning from "PD" Planned Development to "C -2" Community Business District, on certain property out of the Levi Franklin Survey, A -513. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker ays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 795 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 795, amending the industrial waste disposal ordinance for the City of Euless. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Wacker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick A7ays None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -132 Euless City Council Reguler Meeting - June 12, .1984 - Page Three ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -09 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84 -09, a request of the City of Euless for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single - family Detached Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District, 1.2 acres of land, on a portion of Tract 3K, A. J. Huitt Survey, A-709, and Lot 3, Alexander- Cullum Subdivision, located south of SH 183, north of Alexander Lane, east of Cullum Drive, and west of Mi l l ican Drive. Rod Tyler, Senior Planner, City of Euless, stated that the zoning change was needed at this location due to the changing nature of the surrounding area. He explained that the City of Euless was in the process of purchasing an adjacent tract, which would create a pocket of single - family zoning on the subject property. The City felt that C -2 zoning would be appropriate in this area because of the C -2 property to the north and to the east. The C -2 requested zoning would also be in compliance with the recommended zoning for the area outlined in the General Future Land -Use Plan, previously adopted by the Euless City Council. Mayor Samuels explained that the City is anticipating purchasing properly at the location for a future water tower site, the moving of Fire Station No. 1 to that location, and for expansion of City offices. Mayor Samuels asked if there were additional 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 was any discussion or questions of the Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pippin moved to approve the zoning change, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM h: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -10 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84 -10, a request of William Snyder for a change of zoning on Tracts 6G, 6C1 and 6C2, and a potion of Tracts 6E, 6F, and 63, S. Huitt Survey, A -706, 12.8 acres of land, from "R -1" Single- family Detached Dwelling District and "C -2" Corrmriunily Business District to "PD" Planned Development for patio homes on the southern portion and attached condos on the northern portion, located north of Woodcreek Addition, east of North Main Street, and south of Harwood Road. 1984 -133 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 -- Page Four ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -10 (Cont.) John H. Cockrell, applicant for the zoning change request, stated that the proposed tract was for condominiums and patio homes. He stated that the patio homes would be along the southern border of the proposed tract, and four and five- - plex units would be located north of the patio houses. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the zoning case on May 15, 1984, due to two problems they had with the plans. The first problem seemed to be with entry onto the property from North Main Street. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Colmission wanted to line the entry up with Travis Street. This alteration has been completed, and the plans submitted tonight include that ;Modification. The second concern of the Planning and Zoning Commission was the parking of vehicles in fire lanes. Seventeen additional parking spaces have been added to take care of the parking that was anticipated to be done in the fire lane area. There would be extensive landscaping and a homeowner's association to take care of the common grounds - maintenance. There would be both single and two -story configurations; however, no two- -story dwellings would have windows on the second floor which would allow the viewing into the yards of the single-family dwellings around the area. Underground drainage would be provided to provide adequate water flow in the area within easement designation. Mr. Sternfeis asked for clarification of the greenbelt area and the building line footage, Mr. Pippin asked if the interior streets would be privately owned with no anticipation of dedication to the City at a future date. Mr. Cockrell confirmed that this was not the intention of the project. The 24 -foot curb-to-curb streets would be outlined with the fire lane markings, and would be maintained by the association. Mr. Pippin expressed concern that the 24 -foot curb -to -curb was of sufficient width to allow for passage of emergency vehicles. City Engineer James Knight stated that it was sufficient space. Mr. 'Walker asked what the total number of units would be. Mr. Cockrell stated there would be 29 patio hooves and 119 additional units in the four and five -plex configurations. There would be 371 parking spaces. Mayor Samuels asked if there were additional proponents for the zoning case. Robert Carlin stated that he had worked with the zoning change immediately adjacent to this property, which would incorporate a large supermarket and retail business outlet. He stated that at the time the zoning was granted for the commercial complex, it was requested that a buffer be provided between the C -2 zoning and the R -1 zoning to the south and east. This proposed development tonight would provide such a buffer and should prove beneficial to all concerned. Mayor Samuels asked if there were additional proponents for the zoning case. There being none he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. 1984 -134 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 ® Page Five ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -10 (Cont.) Mr ~. Steve Roberts, 203 Stony Creek Drive, Euless, Texas, stated that he felt there was not adequate footage between the R -1 properties and the C -2 properties to allow for such a development. He stated no trees were presently located in the proposed greenbelt area. He was not against planned development, but was against the proposed density. He agreed 5with the recomendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and requested that the density be scaled down. Discussion was had concerning fire lanes and parking. Mayor Samuels asked if there was further discussion or questions from the Council. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the zoning case as presented tonight. Mr, Walker seconded the ration. City Engineer James Knight requested that the City Council require in their motion for the developer to provide the Staff with an adequate number of site plans as presented tonight. He stated that City Staff had received one site plan, but not enough copies for adequate processing. Both Mrs. McCormick and Mr. Walker agreed to add this stipulation to the motion. Mr. Pippin stated that he was concerned with the stacked parking and that it may create a problem that could be a burden to enforce. Mr. Sternfels agreed with that concern. Discussion was had concerning enforcement of vehicles parking in the designated fire lanes. Mrs. McCormick stated that her Emotion recommended approval, which was the opposite of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation; however, the version of the proposal presented tonight corrected the problems that the Planning and Zoning Commission had with the project. She said that some of the Planning and Zoning Commission members stated also that they hated to turn the proposal down. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Walker Nays: Messrs. Pippin and Sternfels City Attorney James Cribb advised that it would require four affirmative votes to overturn the re:onimendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission; therefore, the motion would fail for lack of the four affirmative votes needed. Mayor Samuels declared the motion failed due to the lack of four affirmative votes needed to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Further discussion was had concerning modifications to the project which would allow the proceeding of the development. 1984 -135 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - ,June 12, 1984 - Page Six ITEM 5A: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE NO. 84 -10 Mr. Pippin moved to reopen consideration of Zoning Case No. 84 -10 and table its consideration tonight to allow for further study, and schedule it for further consideration on the dune 26, 1984, Council agenda. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING P -84 -36 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve combined preliminary and final platting of Lot 1, Block 1, Anderton Addition located south and adjacent to SH 10, west of Raider Drive, north and adjacent to South Pipeline Road, and adjacent to the southern boundary, in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Talker faYs : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING P -84 -37 Mr. Pippin moved to approve preliminary platting of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, located south and adjacent to Glade Road, west and adjacent to North Main Street, east and north of Northgate Audit ion, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. 'Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -136 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING P-84-38 Mr. Walker moved to approve final platting of Lot 1, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, located south and adjacent to Glade Road, west and adjacent to North Main Street, and east and north of Northyate Addition, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING P- 841 -39 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve final platting of Lot 2, Block 9, Villages of Bear Creek Addition - First Installment, located east and adjacent to Fuller -Wiser Road, south and adjacent to Ash Lane, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comrrission, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING P -84 -40 Mrs. McCormick rrioved to approve corrected platting of Lots 1R and 2R, Block 1, Airport Business Park Addition, located east of South Airport Drive and north, south, and west of South Airport Circle, in accordance with the recommendaiton of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-137 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Eight ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NQ. 84 -565 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84 --565, calling a public hearing on June 26, 1984, for the purpose of determining if certain areas of the City of Euless should be declared to be blighted or economically depressed areas under the Development Corporation Act. of 1979, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Texas Economic Development Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF RID AWARD Mayor Samuels stated that the City accepted bids for various insurance coverage for the City. Staff recommendation was to accept the Texas Municipal League quotation. Mrs. McCor €nick moved to accept the recommendation of City Staff and purchase insurance from the Texas Municipal League. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion, Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried, ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF SID AWARD Mr. Pippin moved to reject all bids received for employee long-term disability insurance, and to authorize the City Manager to investigate and appoint an actuary to study the feasibility of a self - funding program. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-138 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Nine ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF A BID AWARD Mr, Sternfels moved to accept Staff recommendation for the bid award for construction of portions of Ector Drive and Midway Drive to Austin Road Company, at a cost of $260,843,90, with a project completion time period of 135 calendar days, due to the time differential, which is pertinent due to the school zones along these roads. Mr. Walser seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 84 -566 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No, 81 -566, adopting a Qualified 401(k) Plan to supplement retirement benefits for city employees. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE City Attorney James Cribbs advised the City Council that the Public Utility Commission has already granted this rate to Lone Star Gas Company, so the City Council's action would merely be a rubber stamp to the State Commission. The new main -line extension rate would be a charge for running lines to commercial and residential properties, based on an actual cost figure. The charge had previously been $4.50 per foot and now would be approximately $5.60 per foot. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve consideration of an ordinance authorizing Lone Star Gas Company to establish a new main-line extension rate. Mr. Pippin seconded the notion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -139 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Ten ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 505, regulating fences within the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Discussion was had concerning details of the ordinance, including the appeal process. Mr. Sternfels withdrew his motion, and Mr. Walker withdrew his second. Mr. Pippin moved to table consideration of this ordinance until the June 26, 1984, City Council meeting. Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Walker, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 18: CONSIDERATION OF BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mrs, McCormick moved to approve the following appointments to the various City Boards and Commissions. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Walker, Pippin, Sternfel s Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 18A: NEE HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD Place 1 - Rev. Thomas Robbins (to 1985) Place 2 - Rev, Louis Shambeck (to 1986) Place 3 W Tony Al redo (to 1986)) ITEM 188: LIBRARY BOARD Place 4 - B i l l Foreman (to 1986) Place 5 -- Judy Brown (to 1986) Place 6 - Stephen Runyon (to 1986) Alternate Brenda Ashford (to 1985) Alternate #2 - Brad Allen (to 1986) 1984 -140 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Eleven ITEM 18C: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Place 4 - Rod Ashford (to 1986) Place 5 - Walt Smith (to 1986) Place 6 - Ron Henson (to 1986) ITEM 18D: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Place 4 - Larry Ingram (1.o 1986) Place 5 - John Lynch (to 1986) Place 6 - Carl Tyson (to 1986) Place 7 - Robert T. Mc;Millon (to 1986) ITEM 18E: STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Place 1 -- Ray Kester, Postmaster (to 1986) Place 2 - Frank Douglass (to 1986) Alternate - Mary Lou Davis (to 1986) Mayor Samuels announced that appointments would be made to the other City Boards and Commissions at the next Council meeting. ITEM 19: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated that he had nothing to report. ITEM 20: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated that he had nothing to report. COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick stated she had received several telephone calls from people who had been selling products where they should not be selling. These people felt the sales laws should be equally enforced. Mr. Sternfels requested that the building across the street from the House be condemned. He stated that the building was to the south and had been used as a service station, and was in a half run -down condition. Mr. Sustaire stated that the building had been condemned about two years ago; however, the City did not normally go in and actually tear down such a building, unless it was declared a public nuisance. Mr. Sternfels stated that he felt perhaps the building should be declared a public nuisance and the item should be considered at the next Council meeting. 1984 -1.41 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - June 12, 1984 - Page Twelve Mayor Samuels stated that he wanted to Publicly commend the City Secretary, Kay Rainey, for her recent article that was published concerning computer programs, and her speaking presentation given on this same program. Martha Byrnes (283-1309) stated that she wished to complain about the high grass and weeds, as well as trash, along Ash Lane and Woodpath. Mr. Sustaire stated that he would have someone get in touch with her concerning the matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :15 p.m. ATTEST: Kay R 'i>nej, City Se /s APPROVED: aro amoe s, Mayor,