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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-24Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 24, 1981 The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:15 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 Charles Hunt, Robert Pippin, Glenn Walker, and Ron Sternfels. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer James Knight, and Director of Planning and Development Kent Flynn. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Don Perkins, Shirley Hill, Sidney Hill, Dean Conlin, Neal Blanton, James A. Lucas, David M. Schnurbusch, Tom Calliham, Zella Calliham, Jim Dunaway, N. R. Huie, Randy Henry, and Jim Harris. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Council- man Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated March 10, 1981, were approved as written. I. SURVEY, A-540, FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "CUD" FOR CONFORMING HOUSING FOR SINGLE FAMILY Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 656, rezoning Tract 1, J. E. Field Survey, A-540, from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-3" Multi-Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing for single family attached housing. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: 6 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 24, 1981) Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion IAR •• • 610010 i • • • Mayor Samuels stated the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 329 was held on March 10, 1981, where the Council heard from the proponents, the opponents, had a petition presented, and then closed the public hearing. He stated the Council tabled decision on the zoning case for further consideration and study during the two week period. He stated the Council will not reopen the public hearing but he will see if the Council desires to remove the case from the table and make a decision at this time. Mr. Cribbs stated since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying the request, it will take four affirmative votes to override the Commissions' recommendation. Mr. Walker moved to deny the request of Tom Calliham for change of zoning from "C -2 " Community Business District to "C -2 " Community Business District with a Specific Use Permit for a billiard parlor and beer sales and consumption in lease space no. 82, Wilshire Shopping Center. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Hunt, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion. E (Page I"hree, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 24, 1981) III. Mr. Steve Crim, Lomas and Nettleton Financial Group, stated the original plat was approved on ninety- six lots and this replat is for the entire plat of a one hundred sixty-two lot subdivision, with the request that a variance be granted for reducing the street width in a portion of the sub- division from a thirty-seven foot paved street to a thirty-one foot paved street with the stipulation that all parking spaces for these units be behind the buildings. He stated they dis- cussed the Staff's letter during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the developer concurs with the letter. He stated it will be noted on the plat that there will be turn-arounds for houses entering onto East Denton Drive, except for the houses that are on the cul-de-sac. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Woodcreek Addition with the stipulation that the minimum square footage of a single unit be 1024 square feet, not to exceed thirty percent (30) of the development and that the plat include these stipulations. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Sternfels Nays: None MMMONNOW Mayor Samuels declared the motion IV. Mr. Dean Conlin, Carter and Burgess Engineers and Planners, stated he is representing the owner, Mr. H. K. Huie. He stated this plat has been approved by the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Samuels stated, as he under- stands it, the residents living on Huntington Drive will be provided access to Highway 360 by way of F.A.A. Drive, if the portion of Huntington Drive is abandoned. E (Page Four, Regular Meeting, 1981) Mr. Conlin replied affirmatively. He stated after meetings with the Staff, it was decided this plan for access onto Huntington Drive was the most desirable way to go. Mr. Pippin inquired the width of proposed F.A.A. Drive as it intersects the service road. Mr. Conlin stated F.A.A. Drive will be a forty-eight foot paved street in a sixty foot right-of-way, for two lanes of traffic in each direction. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Huie Addition. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Mr. Knight stated it is the Staff's recommendation that if Huntington Drive is abandoned that it only be abandoned after Alexander Lane and F.A.A. Drive are complete. Mr. Cribbs stated he would recommend the Council adopt a resolution abandoning that portion of Huntington Drive once F.A.A. Drive and Alexander Lane are complete. There being no further discussion, the vote on Mr. Hunt's motion is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Sternfels, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion V. RESOLUTION NO. 503, AGREEING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A P-ORTION OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE UPON COMPLETION OF F.A.A. ROAD-KND ALEXANDER DRIVE Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 503, agreeing to adopt an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Huntington Drive upon the completion of construction and opening to the public of certain public streets and roadways in accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulation of the cities of Euless and Fort Worth by way of an eastward extension of Alexander Lane and the extension of F.A.A. Road so as to provide alternate access routes to State Highway 183. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 24, 1981) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion PUBLIC HEARING - REVISIONS TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 12, EULESS SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEYS Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for a revision to Article 1, Section 12, Euless Sub- division Ordinance and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Jim Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway stated he is requesting this public hearing to amend the Euless Subdivision Ordinance regarding the requirements for construction of alleys. He stated the ordinance presently requires a twenty foot alley in a twenty foot right -of -way, and he is requesting amending the ordinance to allow a ten foot alley in a fifteen foot right-of-way. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a twelve foot alley in a fifteen foot right-of-way. He stated he will concur with whatever the Staff and Council feel is best for the City. He stated he does not think that the alleys should be usqd for garbage pickup, but only passenger vehicle traffic. Mayor Samuels inquired if the City has any requirements regarding the paving of an alley. Mr. Knight stated the current ordinance requirement is a twenty foot, six inch concrete paved surface. Mayor Samuels inquired the cost difference between a twelve foot alley and a ten foot alley. Mr. Dunaway stated it would cost approximately $5.00 per linear foot more for a twelve foot alley. 72 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 24, 1981) Mayor Samuels inquired the advan- tapes to a twelve foot alley. Mr. Knight stated the Staff felt a twelve foot alley would give more room for the people backing out of driveways into the alley. Mr. Dunaway reviewed the alley requirements for surrounding cities. Mr. Dunaway stated it is his opinion that where the alleys meet the street, it would be better to have a public open space instead of a fence clip in order to give better visibility for the entrance into the street. Mr. Sternfels stated he is con- cerned that a twelve foot paved surface is too narrow and he would prefer fifteen feet in a twenty foot right-of-way. 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. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff and amend Article, 1, Section 12, Euless Subdivision ordinance requiring alleys to be twelve feet in a fifteen foot right-of-way with six inches of concrete and the Traffic Safety Coordinator to recommend the required speed limit. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Hunt Nays: Mr. Sternfels carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion RESOLUTION NO. 502 SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSED RATE INCi�E­ASE REQUESTED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 502 suspending the effective date of the proposed rate increase requested by Texas Power and Light Company. r 1 16 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 24, 1981) and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mr. Walker seconded the motion Walker, Hunt, Sternfels, and Mayor Samuels declared the motion VIII. Mr. Cribbs reported that they have filed an answer in a federal lawsuit against the City. L" Mr. Knight inquired if the Council would like for Staff to proceed with clarification of the single family attached housing portion of the City's rezoning ordinance. Mayor samuels replied yes, and requested that the Council be furnished a draft of the changes prior to them being submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. X. Mr. Sustaire reported that the dedication of Little Bear Creek Park will be held on Saturday, May 16th, at 10:00 a.m. He stated most of the speakers and persons on the program have been contacted. Mr. Sustaire reported that he has received the recommendation from the Water Commission on the Arlington Case and the decision will have an effect on the City's water bills. Mr. Sustaire stated a decision on the case that was pending before the Federal Grand Jury, involving some of the City's police officers, has been received and no action was taken because they could not find any civil rights violations or any criminal action against the police officers. E (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March .24, _l981) XI. Mrs. Shirley Hill stated they own five acres close to Glade Road on Fuller-Wiser Road. She stated their daughter is married and they have a three month old baby and they are wanting to help these young people by purchasing a mobile home and putting it on their five acre tract. She stated the mobile home will be a two bedroom, all electric home and has been built to HUD specifications. She stated they plan on building a covered garage, and if necessary they will attach the garage to the mobile home. She inquired if there is any possible way of getting the mobile home on their property. Mr. Cribbs stated the City ordinance states that a mobile home must be located in a mobile home zoned district. He stated the property is not properly zoned for a mobile home. Mayor Samuels informed Mrs. Hill the procedures for a public hearing to rezone property. Mrs. Hill inquired if it is possible to get an emergency permit for the mobile home so the young people will have a place to live. Mr. Cribbs stated the Council will have to either change the ordinance or change the zoning'of the property to allow the mobile home to be parked on their property. Mayor Samuels stated to either change the ordinance, since it is the zoning ordinance, or to rezone the property would require a public hearing. xii. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Isl Della Houy C-1-tysecretary NATWJII_'. ai Isl Harold D. Samuels Mayor