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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 1.985 CALL TO ORDER 1.985 -0338 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:08 p.m., Tuesday, February 26 1985, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Counciimembers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Glenn Walker, Ron Sternfels, Robert Pippin, and Bob Eden. Staff Members Present W.M. Sustaire , City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer & Director of Public Works Visitors Linda Evans Carolyn Park Rick Caller Jim Benner Mark Little Johri Deithloff Henry Boatright Gerald Ball Charles Thornton and other interested parties INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. McCormick stated that she would like a paragraph clarified on page seven of the February 12th meeting minutes, where she staled that citizens could obtain a special permit for satellite television dishes. She wanted it to be clear in the minutes that she meant that "just because they apply for the permit, it does not mean they will automatically get At." Mr. Sternfels pointed out that in the first paragraph on page seven, he did not feel it was correct that the first reading of the satellite dish ordinance was approved by a three to two vote. It was agreed that the City Secretary would check the facts, and make corrections where needed. The minutes would be resubmitted for approval at the next Council. meeting. 1985-039 Euless •City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 -- Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION TO CITY OF EULE.SS BY LINDA EVANS Linda. Evans, 1012 Fayette, Euless, Texas, made a presentation to the C i tj of Euless regarding its first annual Christmas Tree lighting help.; December .II, .1.984, She presented a beautiful night -Lime photograph of the Christmas Tree, taken by Patty Cook. The photograph was framed by Robert. Nai_, and the presentation plaque, mounted on the frame, was provided by Shields Trophy Company. 1.1rs. Evans stated that last October and November, many people ,joined forces from the citizens and the business community of Eu1e.ss, to hold the City' -s first annual. Christmas Tree lighting. It was a success, and is planned to he an on- -going event.. Mayor Samuels accepted the picture on behalf of the City of Euless and thanked Mrs. Evans and those who helped her to arrange for the pre - sentation for their hard work and efforts. OLD BUSINESS ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 821 It was moved by Mr. Walker to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. .027, and Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 347, same being the comprehensive zoning code of the City of Euless, to provide limi- tations on type and location of satellite television reception dishes, amending Chapter Four "Buildings and Structures" of the Code of Ordi- nances of Euless, requiring a permit for the installation.or erect.i.on, of satellite television reception dishes, setting a permit fee, and re- quiring a two-year compliance provision. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Wacker, Pippin, and Eden Nays: Mr. Sternfels and Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING #P-- 05 --t0 Mrs. McCormick ((roved to approve the replat of Lots 240-2A and 24R -28, Block 2, Park Crestmoor Addition, located north of and adjacent to S.H. 10, and west or and adjacent to Skyway Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Jim McKanna's letter of February 13, 1985. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, ba=ker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985 -040 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- February 26, 1985 - Page Three ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 84 -37, a request of C. Phillip Clegg, for a change of zoning on portions of Tracts 781, 7E1, and 70, J.P. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, a total of 5.1168 acres of and from R -5 to 0 -1, located south and adjacent to Harwood Road, east of P.M. 157, west and adjacent to Midway Park Addition, Third Installment, and north or Clinic Drive Phil Clegg, 14180 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, outlined the zoning request. He stated that the property was now zoned R-5 and they were requesting it he changed to R-1. it was felt that this would be the highest and best use for the tract of land, and that R -5 was not. Mr. Clegg described the surrounding zoning to the property, and added that he had purchased a two -acre site that had previously been zoned 0-2 with outside storage, which was adjacent to the C -2 site, which was in turn adjacent to the zoning request tonight. Mr. Clegg stated that it was planned to build commercial establishments on the entire tract, and they did not desire to have outside storage within the development. He adder that he would be happy to answer any questions, and that there had been no objection to the zoning at the Planning and Zoning meeting, but some of the nearby residents had been present lust to receive information regarding the project. He Felt they were pleased to see commercial usage of the property rather than R -5 multi- family usage. Mayor Samuels asked if the City Council had any questions of Mr. Clegg There being none, he 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 were any questions or Further discussion of the City Council, Mr. Eden asked for clarification as to height limitations on planned development. James Knight stated that R -5 zoning limited height to 3.> feet., as did C -1 zoning, which is about two and one-half stories high. 0-2 zoning allowed for greater height. Mayor. Samuels declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sternfels asked if a screening fence would be installed between the site and the R-1 residences. James Knight stated that that was required by the zoning ordinance. I t was remarked by Mr . Clegg that they did understand that a screening fence would be required. Mr. Pippin, comment =ed that a masonry fence would certainly he preferred over a wooden fence. Mr. Pippin moved to approve Zoning Case No. 84 -37 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfel.s seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels de =clared the motion carried. 1985-041 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 -- Page Four ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the •uhli hearing for Zoning Case 85-01, a request of Q.F.D.C., Inc., for a change. of zoning on a portion of Tract A, Block 15, Oakwood Terrace Addition, a total. of 0.4978 acres of land, from C -2 to C--2 w / "sp" for increased height and area of sign, located at the southeast corner of test Euless Boulevard and Simmons Drive. There was no one in the audience present Lo represent D.F.D.0., Inc. Mayor Samuels asked if there was anyone present in the audience at all who wished to speak for or against Zoning Case 85 -01. There being none, he asked the Council if they had any questions or desired to have any discussion. No one wished to speak regarding the matter, so Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Eden moved to deny this request For rezoning, in compliance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes. Messrs. Eden, Wacker, Pippin, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Sternfels asked if, rather than removing the poles, could the owner..` simply cut them ofr to a height that would bring them into compliance James Knight stated that yes, this possibly could be .a remedy for them. Mayor Samuels asked if Mr. Knight would send a letter to the property owners and advise them that during discussion of their Zoning Case it was mentioned that this could possibly be a remedy for them. Mr. Knight stated that he would do this ITEM CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on April 9, 1985, for Zoning Case 85 -07, a request of Diana L. Ares, for a change of zoning on Lot 8, Block 5, Park Crestmoor Addition (106 'Windward Way), a total of D.17 acres of land, from R -1 to 8 -2 wi "sp" for day care, located south of A.i.rport. Freeway, east of Sheppard Drive, and west and adjacent to Windward Way. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick and Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, and Walker Nays: None • Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985-042 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 - Page Five ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing for April 9, 1985, for Zoning Case 85 -08, a request of Universal Ferguson, Inc. , for a change or zoning On Tract 1E, John Groves Survey, A -599, a total of 3.2157 acres of land, from C -2 to L -1, located south and adjacent to West Euless Boulevard, and west and adjacent to Caravan Express. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ay:e Mrs. McCormick and Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, and Walker Nays:- None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 828 Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 828, prohibiting the display of sexually explicit material to minors. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker. Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mayor Samuels asked if Henry Boatright, Chairman, Advisory Board for Social Concerns, wished to make any comment or ask any questions regarding the ordinance. Mr. Boatright stated that he did have a question on page two of the ordinance, under paragraph (a), the word "depicts," as to whether or not it should also say "describes "? City Attorney James Cribbs stated that the ordinance had been addressed for visual matters, with "depicts" referring to'visua' materials. The word "describes" would refer to printed materials, and wording, which was not what this particular ordinance addressed. Mr. Boatright stated that their Board feels that the ordinance would have more strength if it. also included printed material. Mr. Cribbs stated that if it was the desire of the City Council, further research could be done as to adding these types of provisions. Charles Thornton encouraged consideration of this, because he felt that most magazines in the Euless stores contained more offensive printed matter, than perhaps pictures. Mayor Samuels stated that Bedford would also be considering such ordinances, and this ordi- nance was aimed at adult hook stores. Mr. Cribbs stated that perhaps they had not gone far enough into their research, and they would look into adding a paragraph or making any other necessary revisions to the ordinance. 198;5 -043 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 - Page Six Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance, amendinf Ordinance No. 347, same being the comprehensive zoning code of the City. of Euless, Texas, to prohibit the operation of certain enterprises certain specified areas of the City. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. •Ayes, Messrs Pippin, 'W'alker, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 85 -588 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 85-588, concerning the City of Euless proclaiming the week of April 15, 1985, as Youth Job Pledge Week, Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, 'Walker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 835 -589 Mayor Samuels stated that this item regarded the holding of a joint election by the City of Euless and Tarrant County, regarding the County- wide 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number District. If the system is implemented, ted, fees for it would be paid by the individual subscriber, and hopefully would not be more than twenty cents per mooch, which is the estimated figure needed. A letter had been Forwarded to the Tarrant County Commissioners' Court, informing them that the City of Euless prefers that if the system is implemented within the City, the Fee be paid directly by the subscriber. Mayor Samuels asked for clarification of how the election would be held, if it were approved. The City Secretary advised that it anticipated that the election would be more effi- ciently held if the County proposition were placed on a separate ballot and on a separate machine, with separate roster sign -in sheets also. Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 85 -589, regardi 1985-04,4 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 - Page Seven Mrs. McCormick asked where the John Peter: Smith Bond Election would be held. She was informed that it was unknown at this time where the polling places would be. Mayor Samuels stated that they had received, and passed on to the Counci lmembe.rs a :Letter requesting a burn center be considered for John Peter Smith Hospital. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTE ORDER Mr. Pippin moved to approve the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation's Minute Order #82694, regarding construction of addi- tional lanes on F.M. 157 between S.H. 10, approximately 0.7 mile, authorizing the proposed widening of F.M. .157 to seven-lanes with curb and gutter and storm sewer. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. ITEM 1> c CONSIDERATION OF BID FOR ROYAL OAKS DRAINAGE PROJECT City Engineer :lames Knight stated that he had distributed a .Letter to the City Coun;il tonight which related to the qualifications of the Mid- Cities Construction Company, which is the low bidder on the project. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recommended low bid for the Royal Oaks Drainage Project, being Mid- Cities Construction Company, in the amount. of $397,983.50, to he constructed within 160 calendar days. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, and Messrs, Pippin, Eden, Walker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 85-590 Mr. Eden moved Lo approve Resolution No. 85-590, regarding the City's participation in store} drainage improvements for Collin/Denton Drive, in the Midway Park Addition, recommending to the Tarrant County Com- missioners' Court that they accept the low bid of Tar -Tex Inc., Waco, Texas, in the amount. of $199,894,50, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985-045 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - February 26, 1985 - Page Eight ITEM 15: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 16: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT The City Engineer reported that the water tower on North Main Street was nearing completion; however, the "Euless" lettering would have to be redone since it has apparently been improperly placed on the tank. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before; the City Coun =cil., the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: arold D. Samuels, Mayor