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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-12E mg g Regular Meeting Euless City Council May 12, 1981 CALL TO ORDER 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 May Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Council- men Robert Pippin, Glenn Walker, Bob Eden, and Ron Sternfels. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Engineer James Knight. VTSTTOP.q Visitors in attendance were Don Perkins, John Deithloff, George Hanna, Mrs. George Hanna, Nevin Carver, Jill McBurnett, Gail Riddles, Jon Jordan, W. G. Ragley, L. N. Lightbody, Helen Lightbody, Tom Purvis, Richard M. Kilgore, W. T. Geer, and Linda Johnson. L9 a "M The invocation was given by Council- man Bob Eden. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 28, 1981, were approved as written. W PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 331 - REOUEST OF HELEN LIGHTBODY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-l" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -5" MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "CUD" FOR CONFORMING HOUSING ON LOTS 14 THROUGH 19, BLOCK 2, J. E. WHITENER ESTATES Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 331, for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-5" Multi-Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing on Lots JA through 19, Block 2, J. E. Whitener Estates, and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Keith Wallace. r (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 12, 1981) Mr. Keith Wallace, with Owen Ayes Engineers, stated he is representing the owners of the property, Mr. and Mrs. Lightbody, on this rezoning request. He located the property as being in the extreme southeast corner of Euless, bordered on the eastern and southern side by the City of Fort Worth. He stated they are requesting "R-5" Multi-Family Dwelling District zoning with "CUD" for Conforming Housing. He stated the developers plan to develop a maximum of 250 units on the 11.2 acre site. He stated this site contains a large creek traversing through the property and since the topography is so rugged, the developer feels the property is unfeasible to develop as a single family development. He stated it will be quite expensive to build a bridge across the creek in order to construct Whitener Drive. He stated the developer has agreed that there will not be an access to the property from Pipeline Road and they will construct a screening fence along the west side of the property. He stated access to the property will be from the east by way of American Airlines Boulevard, which will enter onto State Highway 360. He reviewed the zoning on the surrounding property. Mr. Sternfels inquired the density_ of the proposed multi-family development to the east. Mr. Wallace stated there will be approximately twenty-four units per acre. Mr. Pippin inquired the projected cost to install a bridge on Whitener Drive. Mr. Walllace stated it will cost from $250,000 to $350,000 to build one bridge across the creek. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents. Mr. Tom Purvis, 6745 Calmont, Fort Worth, stated he is the owner of the property to the east in the Fort Worth city limits. He stated he believes the proposed use of the land is compatible with the use of his land and he is in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Pippin inquired if Mr. Purvis intends to develop a street into this property from American Airline Boulevard. Mr. Purvis stated he will construct a major street through his development to serve the area on the west. M (Page Three, Regular M 1 1981) Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents. There being none, he inquired if there were any opponents. Mrs. Jill McBurnett, 407 South Pipeline Road East, stated her house is the first house west of the site and her main concern is the high density that is proposed. She stated there is a large amount of traffic on Pipeline Road now and this development would add to the traffic. She stated she doesn't want anything constructed on the site that will devalue her property, and inquired what CUD means. Mr. Knight explained the CUD section of the zoning ordinance. Mrs. McBurnett stated her children have to walk along Pipeline Road to South Main Street and it is dangerous and she would rather see something developed there that will not cause additional traffic and be compatible with the homes that are there. Mr. Nevin Carver stated he is on the board of Knob Hill Mobile Home Park and they are opposed to the construction of additional apartments in that area. He stated the traffic along Pipeline Road, from FM 157 to State Highway 360, makes it dangerous for the children to walk to school. Mrs. Gail Riddles stated there are five families on fifteen acres and they all moved to that area to get out into the country. She stated her children cannot play in the back yard because of the dirt bikers and people hanging out in the open area behind her house. She stated the additional children in the apartments will cause overcrowding in the schools. Mr. Sternfels inquired who owns the adjacent property. Mr. Wallace stated Mr. Himes owns four lots to the west and he is in favor of the rezoning. Mrs. McCormick inquired how close the homes on the north will be to the development. Mr. Wallace stated they will be approximately 150 feet. E (Page Four, Regular Mee 1981) Mr. Pippin stated the Council needs to discuss the adjoining four lots to be sure that they do not become landlocked. Mr. Knight stated Raldon Company has escrowed one-half of the cost of construction of Whitener Drive and they will stub a street into Whitener Drive. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other opponents. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sternfels stated "R-5" zoning does not appear to be consistent with the adjoining property. He stated he would recommend a buffer along Whitener Drive adjacent to Twin Creek Estates, and it is his opinion that "R-3" should be the total density. Mayor Samuels inquired if any of the residential streets in Twin Creek Estates would give access to Whitener Drive and South Euless Elementary. Mr. Knight stated all lots in Twin Creek Estates have access to South Main Street. Mr. Sustaire stated it appears that the City needs more than one access into the development for fire and police protection. Mr. Pippin moved to table decision on this zoning case until June 9, 1981, for additional study. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOT 23R, BLOC am Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Lot 23R, Block 13, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. {Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 12, 1981) Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER BIDS • THREE COMPACT PICKUP TRUCKS The Council had previously received copies of the bids received for three compact pickup trucks. The bids are as follows: BIDDER UNIT PRICE TOTAL BID- DELIVERY DATE Hudiburg Chevy City $6,246,76 $ 6,246.76 On hand George Grubbs Datsun $5,952.00 $17,856.00 Two days Payton-Wright Ford $6,055.00 $6,189.00 $6,230.18 $18,474.18 Immediate The Council had also received a recommendation of the Director of Streets and Utilities to accept the low bid of George Grubbs Datsun. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Steets and Utilities and approve the low bid of George Grubbs Datsun in the amount of $17,856.00. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. G Q 00 J100 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 12, 1981) OVERLAY OF EULESS STREETS Mr. Knight reported that the County Commissioner, Lyn Gregory, and his crew will begin the overlay of the city streets on Wednesday morning. V. amovatela - I 0 PJAM MOWNIN-Me 113-611WMWITSMMIS Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to update the General Liability Insurance program. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Sustaire stated the insurance carrier and consultant have recommended an internal insurance investigator in order to protect the rights of the carrier and the City. He stated he has drawn a job description of the position and has assigned the job to an employee of the City. Mr. Buddy Ragley stated he is representing the citizens of Euless and requests the Council designate Friday, May 15th, as Della Houy Day in the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick stated she would recommend this proclamation be prepared. Mr. Sustaire stated the City has planned a partyfor Della Friday morning beginning about 10:30 a.m. !Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 12, 1981) rNINIONITIFUR There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Isl Harold D. Samuels Mayor Isl Kay Rainey City Secretary 0