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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 9, 1984 CALL TO ORDER 1984 -230 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 1984, in the Council Chambers of. the I?uless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold 1), Samuels. Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro Tern Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Robert M, Pippin, Glenn Walker, Bob Eden, and Ron Sternfels, Staff Members Present James Knight, City Engineer Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary 3irn McKanna Lynn Shackelford Betty Yarbrough Sally Cool; Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid- Cities Daily News Louis Porter, Fort Worth Star - Telegram Mike Sherrill John and Jackie Howes Mike and Kyra. Dickerson Billie and Earl Heitman Barbara. Hansen Katherine Ingram and other interested parties INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. 1984 -231 Euless City Council Regular Meeting T October 9, 1984 -- Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Mayor Samuels presented a ten -year service pin to Sarah "Sally" Ann Cook, Reference Librarian, who completed ten years of service with the City on September 19, 1984. Ms. Cook accepted her pin, and the City Council thanked her for her years of service to the City. L.ibrary Director Betty Yarbrough was also in attendance. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR LIZ NEWLIN Mayor Samuels announced that tonight was the last Euless City Council meeting that Mid- - Cities Daily News Reporter Liz Newlin would be reporting, Ms. Newlin had accepted a position with the Dallas Morning News as their Assistant Food Editor. Mayor Samuels presented Ms. Newlin with a plaque expressing the appreciation of the Euless City Council for her excellent reporting during her tenure in the raid- cities area, and wished her well with her new employer. OLD BUSINESS ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 814 Mr. Pippin moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 814, relating to fees, expense charges, and tines for the use of Library facilities and materials. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF REOOLUTION NO. 84-576 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 84-576, updating library fines and fees charged by the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-232 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 - Page Three ITEM 4: CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84-24 (City Secretary's .Notation: Mr. Eden stepped down from the Council during consideration of this item due to a possible conflict of interest.) Mayor Samuels announced that this item was a continuation of a. public hearing begun on September 25, 1984, relating to Zoning Case No. 84-24, a request of Hagar Construction, Inc., for a change of zoning from R -1 to I: -1 -: , on Tract .1B5 and 1 t:34A, B. Harrington Survey, 6,862 acres of land, located west and adjacent to I3a e Road and northeast and south of Carlisle Pines Addition, Mike She.rrill, 3605 Yellowstone, Irving, Texas, stated that at the September 25th meeting he had requested this itern be continued to allow time for changes needed in the plans. Since that time, his group had met with City staff and had been able to bring the zoning case into full compliance with the Euless Zoning Ordinance. City Engineer .lames Knight confirmed that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the zoning request; that the units would be singe family attached units under the R -i--A zoning classifications and that there were no variances from the zoning ordinance. Mr. Sternfels asked if the fence issue had been worked out, City Attorney Bob McFarland explained that the fence issue was part of another ordinance from a previous zoning case, and if it is to be changed it would require an amendment to that zoning ordinance; therefore, it is a separate issue from this zoning case being considered at this tirne. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any 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 were any further questions or discussion of the Council, There being none, he declared the public hearing closed, Mrs. McCormick asked for clarification that only Zoning Case No. S4 -2i would be voted on and not the fence issue, Mayor Samuels confirmed that this was correct. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Zoning Case No. 84 -24, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Mr. Pippin commented that he was originally opposed to additiona.t single family attached housing in that area of the city, until he noticed that this particular tract is land locked. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, (City Secretary's Notation: At the conclusion of this item, Mr. Eden returned to the Council.) 1984-233 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 - Page Four ITEM .5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -26 Mayor Samuels announced this item would have been a public hearing for consideration of Zoning Case No. 84 -26, a request of III, Inc., for a change of zoning on Tract 1B2, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, a total of 5.212 acres of land, from R-1 to C -I o 4.064 acres and C -2 on 1.148 acres, located south and adjacent to Glade Road, and west and adjacent to l3aze Road. The petitioner had submitted a Letter withdrawing the case; therefore the matter will not be heard. ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE Na 84-27 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84 -27, a request of Triple D. Builders for a change of zoning on lots 11. and 12, Block 15, Cedar Hill Estates, from C- 1. to R-2, 0.50 acres located north and adjacent to South Pipeline Road and west and adjacent to Cannon Drive. David Mullen, President, Triple D Builders, presented the request for a change of zoning from C -1 to R- -2 for duplex units. He felt they would provide a good buffer between the corgi rnercial and single family units in the area, and it would be the best use tor the property. He exhibited a design of the driveway and curb cuts onto Cannon, reflecting parking in the rear of the two duplex units. The square footage of each unit would be 1.26.1 per side, and there would be two buildings, making a total of four duplex residences. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any 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 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 84 -27 in accordance with the .recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1954 - Page Five NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -84_48 1984-234 Mayor Samuels announced that this item was consideration of the final plat and construction plans for Airport Business Park, located south of West Euless Boulevard and west and adjacent to Airport Drive. Earnest Franke, Consulting Engineer, stated that he was here representing Mr. Fitzgerald, and would be happy to answer any questions regarding the project. Mayor Samuels asked if any plans were made for the creek. '.'Sr. Franke answered that it would be left in its natural state. James Knight added that a perpetual maintenance agreement would be implemented for the creek maintenance. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Platting No. P- -84-48 in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P- .84 -53 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Platting No. P-- 84 -53, the repeat of Lot 1, Block 1, Fitzgerald Addition Phase I, located west and adjacent to North Main Street and south of Midway Drive, In accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Eden seconded the notion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 198E -235 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 -. Page Six ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Walker moved to call a public hearing on November 13, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84- .30, a request of Invesco Real Estate Company for a change of Toning on Tract IA, R.D. Price Survey, a total of.. 1.484 acres of land, from R-1 to C-2, located on the northwest corner of North Main Street and Little Bear Creek Bridge. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Eden, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 815 Mr. Eden moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 815, thereby vacating a portion of Westpark Court, a public street in the Westpark Central Addition to the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Pippin remarked that this street ahandor:m.ent would create a better street design and use at the location, was considered an even trade -out, and the City would not request renumeration for it. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor .Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO, 816 Mr. Pippin moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 816, thereby vacating a public utility easement in the Westpark Central. Addition to the City of EU less. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. .Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -236 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE. FOR. BIDS Mr. Sternfels moved to grant authorization to the City Manager to advertise for bids on the following items: (A) Long -term Disability Insurance; (S) City Vehicles; and (C) City Equipment. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCornniick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 1.3: CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD RESIGNATION Mr. Walker moved to accept the resignation of Walt Smith from the Parks and Recreation Board, and to send him the appropriate certificate of appreciation for his services. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 1.7: CONSIDERATION OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr. Walker moved to approve the following board appointments: (A) Library Board, Place 1, Betty Fuller, term expiring in 1985; f.Bi Parks and Recreation Board, Place .i, George W. Zahn, term expiring in 1986, and Alternate , lWillia.rri T. Engle, Jr., terra expiring in 1986; and (C) Fence Variance Board, by Resolution No. 84-578, appointing the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to also serve as the Fence Variance Board. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. ;Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 - Page Eight ITEM. 15: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 16: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1984 -237 Mr. Knight stated that the water tower on North Main Street was ready to clean, paint, and install doors, COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick remarked that she was glad the City posted signs at the North Main Street water tower location, since this had probably kept the complaints to a minimum. Mr. Pippin inquired about preventing the trucks from parking along the service road of State Highway 183, especially adjacent to Ector Square Apartments. He had noticed that this was creating quite a dangerous situation. Mr. McFarland stated that if the City begins to enforce no parking along that location through citations, it would probably he necessary to install signs first. James Knight stated he would ask the Traffic. Safety office to check with the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to see :what steps the City would have to take to clear up the situation. The City Council expressed regret that. Liz Newlin was leaving the mid- cities area. ADJOURNMENT There bf,ing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 I'.M. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: