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Home My WebLink About1981-01-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 13, 1981 am 10 G The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, by Mayor Harold Samuels. other members present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Council- men Ron Sternfels, Robert Pippin, and Glenn Walker. Absent was Councilman Charles Hunt. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Engineer James Knight. VISITORS Edward J. Denari, Richard Tho Shute, Ronald N. Haynes, Jr., Archie Clark, and Mrs. Myrtle INVOCATION man Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Visitors in attendance were Messrs. mes, Elbert R. Stembridge, Mark Neal W. Adams, Tommy Daves, Hall. The invocation was given by Council- The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 9, 1980, were approved as written. is 6S g; gluing PROM aw arm, I �� ugo 1"= 61 Mr. Delbert Stembridge, representing the owner of the property, stated this request is for the approval of a plat of two lots which was recently rezoned for duplex de- velopment. He stated the owner is planning to construct two dup- lexes on these lots. He stated they have submitted plans to the City Staff and have corrected the recommended changes. Mr. Sternfels inquired the time schedule for development of these lots. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) Mr. Stembridge stated he did not know 1-0 the time schedule. Mr. Pippin stated that during the public hearing for rezoning, there was a requirement for circular driveways for these two lots and inquired if the owner is going to install circular driveways. Mr. Stembridge stated it is noted on the plat that there will be circular driveways to serve these two lots. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary and final plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Anglin Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion Ii. CONSIDER REPLAT - LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EULESS TOWN CENTER Mr. Knight stated this replat is a request from City Staff for relocation of some utilities. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Euless Town Center. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Sternfels Nays: None carried. Mavor Samuels declared the motion (Page 'Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) III. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 325 - REQUEST OF DR. RICHARD THOMES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -2 " TWO - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "R -3 ", "R -4" AND "R -5" MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS WITH "CUD" FOR CONFORMING HOUSING ON LOTS 15 AND 16 RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 325 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two- Family Dwelling District and "R -3 ", "R -4" and "R -5" Multi- Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing on Lots 15 and 16, Ray Shelton Subdivision, and stated the Council will hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Dr. Richard Thomes. Dr. Thomes stated he is requesting a change of zoning from "R -1 " Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" on the northwest portion of the tract, "R -3" on the northeast portion, "R -5" on the southeast portion, and "R -4" on the southwest portion of the property. He stated they will construct feeder streets into the development and there will not be any entrances from Ash Lane. Mrs. McCormick stated she is con- cerned about the high density that is requested. She stated there is only a reduction of six units over the previous request. Mr. Walker stated he is also con- cerned about the high density in that area. He asked Dr. Thomes if he would revise his application to develop "R -2" on Tract C and "R -4" on Tract D. Dr. Thomes stated he would prefer to have "R -3" zoning adjacent to Fuller -Wiser Road and East Ash Lane. After further discussion, Dr. Thomes amended his application and requested "R -2" on Tract A, "R -2" on Tract C, and "R -4" on Tract B and "R -4" on Tract D. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents. There being none, he inquired if there were any opponents. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. E (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Ray Shelton Sub- division from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two- Family Dwelling District on Tract A and Tract C; "R-4" Multi-Family Dwelling District on Tract B and Tract D, with "CUD" for Conforming Housing. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, and Pippin Nays: Mrs. McCormick carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion IV. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 4, OF ORDINANCE NO. 412 Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article I, Section 4, of Ordinance No. 412. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion V. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN WESTPARK CENTRAL ADDITION Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of a drainage channel and Perpetual Maintenance Agreement in Westpark Central Addition. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) Ruda 101409VAI&JURN95WILem Mrs. McCormick moved to approve first reading of an ordinance establishing an Office of Civil Preparedness. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion VII. 111�4 129M2LUM19 =96100"T ffi Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 499 calling a municipal election for Saturday, April 4, 1981, to elect a Mayor and two (2) Councilpersons, Place Two and Place Four. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. RAD R Mayor Samuels declared the motion Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for a new fire truck. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, and Pippin Nays: None 0. ^ '3 b {Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City Attorney to proceed to condemnation to obtain the sanitary sewer easement and storm drainage easement across the Cothran property, as was discussed in the precouncil meeting. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion No COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mr. Knight reported that one of the Community Development Block Grant Projects for 1981, sidewalks on North Main Street, has been completed. He stated on February 17, 1981, the County will open bids for the sanitary sewer line in Midway Park, which is the second project for the Community Develop- ment Block Grant Funds. Mr. Knight reported the restroom facilities in Little Bear Creek Park have been inspected and accepted by the City. Mr. Knight reported that the contractor for the construction of the tennis courts has poured approximately one-half of the concrete for the surface of the courts. N (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 198�1) Mr. Knight reported that the Alexander Lane street improvements have been completed and accepted. am j, Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City Manager to transfer up to $50,000 from the General Fund to the Park and Recreation Bond Fund on a temporary basis. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY EDWARD J. DENARI REGARDING CRIME IN EULESS Mr. Edward J. Denari, 1209 Pebble Creek, advised the Council that his home was burglarized recently. He stated he would like to impress on the City Council the need to do what they can to prevent this type of crime from continuing. He stated the City should establish a program against crime by jointly involving the citizens of Euless and the officials of the City. He stated this program should be a top priority program. He stated the City needs to use more funds for police protection. Mr. Sustaire stated there is a Crime Prevention Program through the Police Department. He stated a police officer will meet with citizens in the neighborhood to advise them on steps to take to prevent crime to their homes. Mr. Cribbs stated citizens can do a lot by talking with their neighbors and assisting their neighbors in watching their homes and having the crime prevention officers advise them on steps to take. He stated it takes citizen aware- ness to deter crime. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 13, 1981) *01se =21612=212VAMUMM' .321 Is W-110 10NO 60, LgIWjA 01 V"4&0Ik1§ 200WOLS) Of 68 400 11010 Mr. Tommy Daves, 908 Rockwall, stated he is requesting the City Council to encourage the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning requests when they are scheduled. He stated they have received notices twice on Zoning Case No. 326 and this public hearing has been delayed both times. XIV. REQUEST FROM ARLINGTON TAXICAB COMPANY Mr. Archie Clark stated he operates Arlington Taxicab Company and he filed an application for taxicab service in Euless on January 9, 1981, and he thought it would be on the agenda tonight. The City Secretary advised Mr. Clark that his application was not received in time for it to be on the agenda for tonight, but will be scheduled for the meeting on January 27, 1981. Mr. Clark stated that his company has had several calls for service in Euless and inquired if he could operate in Euless even though he has not received his Certificate. Mr. Cribbs stated the Council will have to approve his application, but he doesn't see any problems if the taxicab company answers calls in Euless prior to the hearing on January 27. aw VAI f IVI*IfII There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. F-WWWWOM Zsl Della Houy City Secretary Isl Harold D. Samuels Mayor