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Home My WebLink About1985-04-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EUL[SS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1985 CALL TO ORDER l985-08U A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8/05 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 1985, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. C:unrilmombsrn present were Glenn Walker, Ron Stornfpin` Bob [den, and Carolyn Park. Cuonclloombpr Robert Pippin was absent. StuffNemborq Present . W.M,Soetaire, City Manager James Cribbo' City Attorney Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary Jean Wilson, Deputy City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer & Director of Public Works Visitors J, Craig Eaton Glenn Porterfield Ron Tipton April 0eugle Jeff Davis Ron Klotz Pam Grimes Byron Fry Jennie Payton Mr. 6 Mrs. N. W. McCormick Betty Yarbrough Bob Phillips and other interested Portiao INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of March 26, April 6, and April 9, 1985, were opprcvnd as written. l989-O8l Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Two ITEM l; SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY GLENN PURl[RFl[iD - N-BANK. [UL[S6 Mr. Glenn Porterfield was present to announce the retirement of Hr, W. McCormick from [rom Lha Board of Directors at M-Bank, Euless, and to honor him for his service. Mr. Porterfield presented $200.00 to Mr. Byron Fry, representing the Euless Police and Fire Association; $200,00 to Bob Phillips, representing the Euless Park Board; $200.00 to Nra, Betty Yarbrough, representing the Euless Library Board; and ^200.00 to Ms. Jennie Payton, representing the Euless Senior Citizens. All of these presentations were made in honor of Mr. McCormick and at his request. Mr. W. W. McCormick stated his appreciation for each of these fine boards and associations. Mayor Samuels thanked Mr. McCormick for his generosity in having these donations medo in his honor. OLD BUSINESS ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION O� SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE N0. P}6 It was moved by Mr. Eden to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No 836, for Zoning Case 85-08, for a change of zoning from C-2 to L-1 on certain property out of the John Groves Survey, Abstract 599. Mr. Sternyelo seconded the motion. Ayes: Neosru, Eden, Sterofola, Walker, and Hrs. Pork Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM }: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO P-B5-16 Mr. Walker moved to approve preliminary plat and development plans of Villages of Bear Creek Phase V, located east and adjacent to Fuller-Wiser Road, west and adjacent to DEW Airport property and south and adjacent to DEW Airport property, and north of Mid-Cities Boulevard, in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, and SLernfela Nays: None e Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1985 -082 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Three ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P-85-18 (City Secretary's Note: Mr. Eden stepped down from the Council table and left the Council Chambers during consideration of this item.' Mrs. Park moved to approve the corrected Plat of Block 1, Lots 14R1 & 1501, Trail Lakes Estate,! - Phase 1I_, located north and adjacent to the Intersection of Bent Tree Drive and Eden Trail, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes. Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, and Sternfels Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -85-22 Mr. Walker moved to approve the preliminary plat of Greens ands Square- Addition, located east of , .M, 15 north of South Pipeline Road and south of S.H. 10, in accordance with the recommendations of th e Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. St.ernfel.s seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker. Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: 'lone Mayor Samuels declared the motion carrie ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO 85 -09 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85-09, for a change of zoning on a portion of Tract 5A4 & Allen M. Downing Survey, Abstract 415, a total of [1.1614 acrs of land, from -2 to 1-1, located north of Softball. World, south of 5. 0. 10, west of F.M. 157 and e a s .t of Highland. Mr. Jack D'Amato was present representing the owner of this property, Mr. Shawn McGrath. M.r. D Amato stated that the property was narrow but deep, that they were proposing office -type warehouse buildings to he constructed on the property, and that he had met with Rod Tyler, City Planner, and that Mr. Tyler had suggested the zoning change parallel with existing zoning line. A question was raised by M.r. Sternfels concerning whether or not there would be any outside storage on the property. Mr. O'Amato replied that there would not be any outside storage. l985-083 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23' 1985 - Page Four Mr. D'Aeuio further stated that there would be a perpetual easement fo ingress and egress to the property and that the street would be prixatel ':' �� maintained. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional proponents for the zoning roguooL. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning changu. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion of the Council or the audience. There being none, he daclyrd the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 85-09 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr- Walker, Mcu, Park, Messrs. Eden and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carriod. Il[M 7; PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 85-03 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85-03' a request of Money Resources for a change of zoning on a portion of Tract lA/ T. A. Caah Survey, Abstract 280, a total of 2.230 acres of land, from C-1 to PD (a planne development for a one-story Office Complex Spanning the Creek), located ouu and adjacent to Westpork Way, south of Silver Creek Drive and north ofMarlane�� Drive. Mr. Don :Jackson was present representing Money Resources. He stated that he felt the project would enhance the City and the Crook. Mrs. Park was concerned with approval from F[MA, the amount of property that could be reclaimed by the construction or this project, and the flooding problems this project could cause. Mr. Jackson stated that he could not answer her questions at this time and to his knowledge no study had been done concerning the amount of Iond that could be reclaimed. City Engineer, James Knight, advised that the petitioner's consulting engi- neers had submitted u report to F[MA requesting their approval of the drainage study performed by Csffuy and Morrison on Hurricane Creek, and that FEMA had reported back requesting that the City of Euless submit a request that the flood maps be revised. To date, the City has not made such a request. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional proponents for the zoning request. There being none, he asked ir there were any opponents to the zoning change. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion from the Council or the audience. There being :one, he declared the public hearing closed. 1985-084 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Five Mr. Eden moved to deny Zoning Case No 85-03, due to his concern for the amount of money being spent en drainage and then building across e drainage area. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT Mr. Walker moved to approve the amendment to the Engineer's Estimate on North Main Street Assessments, to reflect the costs for a concrete street, with an estimated total of $1,873,584. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. I EM 9: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Eden moved to approve the rescheduling of the Public Hearing date trom May 14, 1985, to May 28, 1985, for oublic input on the improvements and assessments to North Main Street and the Bridge over Little Bear Creek. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sterniels, Walker, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION (11 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to call a public hearing on May 28, 1985. for Zoning Case No. 85-10, a request of William Garrison, Trustee, for a change of zoning on Lot 7, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square, 4 acres of land, from C-2 to C-2 with Special Permit for new and used car sales), located south and adjacent to SH 183, east and adjacent to Wilshire Drive, and north and adjacent tu Wilshire Village 50u8.re. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr, Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker and Eden Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. l985-U85 [u]oua City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Six ITEM ll: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Hr, Stornyelo moved to approve first reading o[ on ordinance, an amendment o Ordinance Numbers 147 and 148, same being the Euless subdivision rules uno«u regulations; establishing new and different sidewalk requirements within the City. Mrs. Park seconded the motion, Ayes: Nr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, and Mr. Eden Nays: Mr. Walker Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT EXTENSION Mr. Stornfuls moved to approve a request of Mr. Wayne M. Brewer, Texas Longhorn Management, for n 90-day extension to submit a re-plat for Let 9R, Block 3, and Lots 18, 23R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, in accordance with Staff recommendations, allowing a 90-day extension. Hz. Walker seconded the motion. Ayos� �ouurs. 5ternfolo' Walker, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion curried. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO,837, A CORRECTION OF [ULE5S/ CON- PR[H[N5{ � NINO CODE Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 837, correcting an error occurring in adoption of Ordinance No. 827 creating two (2) subsections (11) in Section 7-ii01. Mrs. Pack seconded the motion. A �ey M r. Walker, Mru, Park, Messrs. Eden and 5L nro fn l n Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr. Walker moved to appoint Mr. Billy Owens to the vacant position, Place 3, on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to appoint Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick as an alternate to the Library Board, to fill the next available vacancy. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, [den, SLorofeio, and Mrs, Park Na None nnn Mayor Samuels declared the motion corrlwd- l985-G86 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Seven ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Mayor Samuels asked for nominations from the Council for the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem, Mr. Eden nominated Mr. Glenn D. Walker, due to his long tenure of office on the City Council. There being no other nomi.nations, Mayor Samuels asked that nominations cease. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfals, Walker, and Mrs. Park Nu None unn Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 16; CONSIDERATION O[ UPDATE OF CITY OF [UL[S3 ZONING ORDINANCE Mr, Sterorola moved to have the City or Euless Zoning Ordinance considered for update, a determination of the costs involved and a report submitted to the City Counoil, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mnnoru, Stnrotolu, Walker, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nuys: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion curried' ITEM 17; CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney, James Cribbn, st8Led he had nothing to ropo/t. ITEM 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (a) City Engineer, James Knight, stated that the TroiIxood project was sub- stantially complete, with the exception of some clean-up 8nd some slight repair work. (b) He further stated that Gates Lane should be open; if not, it would he soon. (c) Aids on North Main Street would be opened on Thursday, April 25, 1985, and that the hid would likely be ready for awarding by the May 28th Council meeting. It would take approximately one (]) year to complete the project. (d) He went on to say that the elevated water storage tank was presently in operation. l98}U87 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 23, 1985 - Page Eight ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. ATTEST: '^ \ `-� , Cit.y Secretary APPROVED: Hur 1 D. 5umuo}n,-Mrayor