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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 1986
CALL TO ORDER
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A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :06 p.m.,
on Tuesday, February 11, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal
Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro -Tem Glenn D.
Walker and Councilmbers Robert Pippin, Ron Sternfels, Bob Eden, and Carolyn
Park.
Staff Members Present
W.M. Sustaire, City Manager
Bob McFarland, City Attorney
Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager
Kay Rainey, City Secretary
Jean Wilson, Deputy City Secretary
James Knight, City Engineer
Rod Tyler, Senior Planner
Jim McKenna, Project Engineer
Visitors
John H. Cockrell
Warren Hagan
Charles Butcher
Peter Staks
D.R. Moses
Donald Tomwitz
and other interested parties
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Bob Pippin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilwoman Carolyn Park.
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OLD BUSINESS
ITEM l: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 874 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 85 -37
Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 874, a
request of Brooks Builders, Inc., for a change of zoning on Lots 1 through 12,
Block 9, from PD for single family attached and zero-lot line to R -1A and a
change of zoning on Lots 1, 2, and 5 through 24, block 8, from PD and CUD for
condominiums and multi- family at a maximum density of 13.1 per acre to R -1A.,
totaling 7.93 acres of land, located between Kynette Street and Signet Street,
west of proposed Nita Lane and adjacent to the housing fronting on the east side
of Yorkshire Drive.
Mrs. Park seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P-85 -61.
Mr. Pippin moved. to approve Platting No. P- 85 -61, replat of a portion of Block
C, into Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, }dock C, International /Regional industrial Complex,
containing 2,27723 acres of land, located north of Regal Park Way, south of Park
Center Addition, and west of Royal Park, in accordance with the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF REPLAT NO. P -85 -63
Mr. Eden moved to approve Replat No. P- 85 -63, replat of Lots 18, 19, and 20,
Block 15, into Lot 18R, Block 15, Cedar Hills Estates, containing 0.687 acres of
land, located at the northeast corner of Vine Street and South Pipeline Road, in
accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission..
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN AND FINAL PLAT NO.
P- 85 -6':
Mr. Don Tomitz was present concerning Site Plan and Final Plat No. P-85 °64, Site
Plan and Final Plat of Villages of Bear Creek _ Phase V, Blocks 2A through 2F,
containing 35.751 acres of land, located east and adjacent to Fu11er °Wiser Road,
south of Glade Road and west of proposed S.H. 360. He stated that the Site Plan
and Final Plat was not quite ready for the Council`s consideration and requested
that this item be postponed indefinitely.
Mr. Pippin moved to postpone Site Plan and Final Plat No. P -85 -64 until further
notice from the applicant.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing
for consideration of the proposed Community Development Block Grant Project for
Fiscal Year 1986-87.
Senior Planner for the City of Euless, Rod Tyler, explained that this project is
a continuation of the previous three CDBG projects and would involve the con -
struction of an underground storm water collection system located within the
existing public street right - of-way. This system will use curb inlets to
collect storm water that drains onto Harris Drive and then carry it via an
underground pipe to another system which is proposed to be completed by mid-
year, 1986. y This project is a continuation of an underground storm water
drainage system which is being installed With the aid of CDBG Funds of the
previous year.
Mr. Tyler further explained that the City, in conjunction with other DBG funds,
has undertaken several improvement projects within this neighborhood. These
projects include: (1) reconstruction of several streets; (2) installation of
underground storm water collection systems; and, (3) the rehabilitation of
several dwelling units. Over the last several years the City of Euless alone
has devoted thousands of dollars worth of improvements in and around this target
area. Improvements include: (1) upgrading and redevelopment of Midway Park
located within the middle of this target area; (2) reconstruction. of Ector
Drive; located on the fringe of the subject target area and used primarily by
the citizens living within the target area; and, (3) the City's committments to
planning, code enforcement, and providing improved public safety have all helped
to enhance and stabilize the subject target area.
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Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents wishing to speak. There
being none, he asked if there were opponents wishing to speak. There being
none, he asked if there were questions or comments from the Council. There
being none, he declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Walker moved to approve the proposed Community Development Block Grant
project for Fiscal Year /986 -87, as recommended by the City staff.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION
Mr. John H. Cockrell was present concerning a time extension for the Plat
concerning CoEquity Corporation in reference to Harwood Court - Phase I. He
stated that they have begun improvements to the property, but that they would
not be eligible for an interim construction loan until the end of March, 1986;
therefore, CoEquity was requesting a six-month extension.
Mr. Pippin moved to approve a sir -month extension of time for the Plat concern-
ing CoEquity Corporation in reference to Harwood Court - Phase 1.
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO
Mr. Pippin moved to approve Change Order No 1, concerning the 16 -inch water
distribution main and appurtenances in South Pipeline Road.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR "EXECUTIVE TAXI" FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE
City Attorney, Bob McFarland, explained to the Council that he had reviewed this
request and that it did meet all requirements needed.. He further explained that
Mr. Buther would be using cars in his business that had been on lease to Metro-
politan Taxi, but that the cars were being repainted for this new company.
Mr. Charles Butcher was present and stated that his insurance company had been
notified and were amending his coverage to include the City of Euless.
Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the application for "Executive Taxi" for a
Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience.
Mr> Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker, and Mrs, Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 9: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ACTIVITIES
Mr. Walker moved to approve Mr. Henry Boatright's resignation from the Advisory
Board for Social Concerns and from the Civil Service Commission and to send him
a Certicicate of Appreciation. Mr, Sternfels stated that it would be difficult
to replace Mr. Boatright since he's done such a fine job,
Mrs. Park seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 875
Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading
Ordinance No 875, concerning a 4 -way stop at Pipeline and Westpark Way and
"one -way" on Pipeline Road from Highway 10 to Westpark Way.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion,
Ayes: Messrs, Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park
EaZEL None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 86 -622
Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 86 -622 concerning the Absentee Ballot
Board for the 1986 General Election.
Mrs. Park seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 12: STAFF REPORT
Mayor Samuels read a letter to the City Manager dated February 7, 1986, con -
cerning the progress of demolition on Lot 1, Block 1, Williamsburg Addition,
stating that at the time of visual inspection on this date there were only four
(4) buildings remaining erected and that the contractor had given a tentative
date for completion as March 1, 1986.
ITEM 13: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that he had nothing to report.
ITEM 14: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer James Knight reported that Tarrant County is presently advertising
for the llth year of Community Development Block Grant Projects. He further
reported that the City of Euless would be receiving $82,000 in Community De-
velopment Block Grant Funds for the llth year, which was 1985.
COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Tom Hart advised the Council that the items discussed at
the Worksession on Saturday, February 8, 1986, would be coming before the
Council within the next few months.
Mr. Sternfels raised a question to the Council concerning buildings within the
City with "metal fronts ", and stated that he felt this should be included in the
study of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Mrs, Park expressed her concern regarding
this also.
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Mr. Sternfels moved to have the study of buildings with "metal fronts" included
in the study of the City's Zoning Codes and that the staff report their suggest-
ions back to the Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. Park
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council,, the meeting adjourned at
8:55 p.m.
Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
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