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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULE33 CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 11` 1981 [ALL T0 ORDER A regular meeting Of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., August ll, 1081, in the Council Chambers Of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. COUDcil0e0berS present were Mayor Pro Te0 Willie Mae McCormick and Councilmen Glenn Walker, Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, and Ron 3t8rDfelS, W. M. SuStaire, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Helen Lfghtbudv Gary N. Johnson Dean Hampton INVOCATION Staff Members Present James Crfbb3, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Present Tom BOU7din Steven Cri0 Harry Hoover Elaine Bonavita The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker, APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes Of the regular meeting Of July 28, 1981, Were approved as written, f07l0vS: The minutes Of the Called meeting Of July 7" 1981, were amended as Page Five, Paragraph Eight: "Mr. Eden moved to approve the zoning change request in accordance with the Planning and Zoning COm0i5SiOD'S recommendations, as amended by the City Attorney's letter Of JUD8 12, 1981; the Staff letter Of May 29, 1481; common Wall construction with certification be added t0 the site plan; and all documents be prepared by July 28, 7981, City Council meeting." ' 't, r,�� ~/ L Z) EUl25S City Council Regular Meeting - August ll, 1981 - Page Two ITEMS I AND II: BEING SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBERS 671 AND 672 �^ Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance NO. 671, regarding certain property Out Of the S. HUitt Survey for Change Of zoning from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-3x and »R-4n Multi- Family Dwelling District; and Ordinance NO. 672, regarding certain property Out Of the J. E. Field Survey for change of zoning from "R-2x Two-Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development with "R-2x Two-Family Dwelling District. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin and 3ternfelS Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden The motion carried. ITEM III: FIRST Mr. Pippin moved to approve first and final reading Of Ordinance NO. 673, which amends Ordinance NO. 147" Subdivision Rules and Regulations Of the City Of Euless, and increases the fees charged with respect to plat filings. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, ' Walker, Eden, and 3ternfelS, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None The motion Carried. ITEM IV: CONSIDERATION OF A MINUTE ORDER REGARDING ZONING FEES Mr. SterDfelS moved to approve a Council Minute Order to increase ZOOiDg fees Charged by the City Of Euless, thereby increasing the fees from $165.00 to S200.00 per zoning request. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. �ves: Messrs. SternfelS, Pippin, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick �Nays: None The motion Carried. 160 I," -I 101 EUieSS City Council Regular Meeting - August 17, 1981 - Page Three ITEM V: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO- 510 Mr. Pippin moved to adopt Resolution NO. 510, which approves the Euless Police Department action to apply for 1982 funding for the Juvenile Law Enforcement Officer program grant. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. �«*s: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, and 3ternfelS, and Mrs. McCormick N None The motion carried. ITEM VI: CONSIDERATION OF CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT Mr, 3terDfel5 moved to table action until September 22, 1981, OD this item Of bUSfneSS relating to the "Comprehensive Employment and Training Act" (CETA) through September 30, 1982, pending receipt Of a letter from Director Wood. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. 5terOfe]S, Eden, Pippin, and Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None The 0OtiOD Carried. ITEM VII: CONSIDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS Mrs. McCormick moved to call a Public Hearing on August 25, 1081, for consideration Of Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 1981-82; d Public Hearing for September 8, 1981, for consideration Of the Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82; d Public Hearing for September 22, 1987, for consideration of Tax R8VeDU2 Increases for Fiscal Year 1981-82. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Me5SrS, 5terDf8lS, Pippin, Walker, and Eden N None The motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 71, (98] - Page Four 152 ITEM VII (d): CONSIDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 353 Mrs. McCormick moved to call a Public Hearing on September 8, 1981, for Zoning Case NO, 353, d request of Andy Kidd for George NOk2S for ChdDg8 Of zoning from «C-2^ Community Business District to "PD" Planned Development for Lumber Yard On Tract 4R, Harwood Plaza Addition, 1010 North Industrial Boulevard. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. 8«*s: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, SternfelS, and Walker Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM VIII: PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RAT[ INCREASE REOUE5T Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for the Texas Power and Light Company Rate Increase Request, and recognized Mr. Gary N. Johnson, representing Texas Power and Light Company, 200 North ECtOr Drive, Euless, Texas. Mr' Johnson informed the City Council that the Public Utilities Commission had issued its Order which authorized a 57.1 Million Dollar increase for Texas Power and Light Company. This will cause approximately 5.6 percent general revenue increase, including fuel. The residential rate based On the average monthly usage Of 1,079 kilowatt hours, including fuel, Will increase about 8,9 percent, Or $4.69 per month. Mr. Johnson stated the Company has put these rates into effect Under bond in the City Of Euless, as well as Other -area cities, and the rates were implemented at the same time in these cities, and are effective OD an interim bases until approval from City [OuDCfl is granted. The new rates began August 7, 1081' Mr. Pippin asked what percentage Of lignite COdl was being Utilized as a fuel by Texas Power and Light Company. Mr. Johnson advised fifty-one /51\ percent Of their fuel i5 coal, except during the hut summer months. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any questions from the audience. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the rate increase. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Eden asked if the City Council must take some action On this date. Mr. Johnson informed the City Council that the 185 day limitation will expire OO September 7, 1981, and if no dCtf0D is taken by the City Council by that date, the rates will g0 into effect automatically, by the authority Of the Public Utilities COm0iSSiOB, Kill ` Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August ll, 1981 - Page Five Mr. Walker moved to table City COODCi} action regarding this rate increase request. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, and 5terDfe75, and Mrs. McCormick None The mOtfuD Carried. ITEM IX: PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 338 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing OD Zoning Case Nu. 338, a request OF David Wheeler for change of zoning from xC-2o Community District to xC-2x Community BQ3in8SS District with »3Px Special Use Permit for Commercial Amusements and Beer and Wine Sales, on part Of Tract 5, Puente Del Op5te, located at 703 South Industrial Boulevard, and recognized Mr. Tom 8OUldfD, Mr. Tom B0uldfn, Regional Manager Of Pizza Time Theatre, Inc., 2215 South Fielder Road, Arlington, Texas, 76013, presented the request for a ZOOiDg change. Mr, BOUldfn stated they plan to open a family-oriented restaurant with animated characters, family style electronic games, and other features for children, teenager, and adult interests. Their restaurant will 8CrVC pizza items and beer and wine. They have rules that will not allow persons under eighteen years Of age unless accompanied by a parent Or adult 5UperViSiOD ^ NO food Or beverages will be allowed in the game areas. Their r d7COhOTiC beverage sales have never exceeded 5% Of their total Sales, SD it is simply an incidental factor to their gross sales. Mr. 8OUldin advised that the Pizza Time Theatre Chain is planning to open about sixty new restaurants within the next three years in Texas. They wish to make Euless their regional headquarters, utilizing Office space in the rear of the building at 703 South Industrial Boulevard in EUleS5. They plan to use about 5,000 square feet Of floor space, sealing Off the back Of the building to build D block Of offices. Mrs. McCormick inquired if there would he any problem with the City checking their receipts if a question arose about the percentage Of alcoholic beverage sales at the restaurant. Mr. BOUldiD said there would not; that these are public record and are maintained on file at two locations; and that they are required CO file some receipts in Austin. Mr, Pippin stated he had heard a lot of favorable C0mNeDtS about their restaurant and services such JS the animated characters, video games, and family style atmosphere. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 11, 1981 - Page Six 164 Mayor 3dmU87S asked if there were any Other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there Were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any questions. MS. Elaine BOnaVita asked for clarification Of their rules regarding alcoholic beverage sales and the age limit requirements. Mr. 80uldin repeated the regulations which the company enforces, as Well as their policies in this area. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any Other questions. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recommendations Of the Planning and Zoning COmmfSSf0D and grant the zoning change request for Zoning Case NO. 338. Mr. Pippin seconded the NOtfOn, Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker` and SternfelS Nays: None The motion Carried. ITEM X: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 343 ^ (City Secretary's Notation: Mr. Eden stepped down from the Council at this time, being 8:45 P.M.) Mr. Eden stated that he has no COnDeCti0D with this ZOOiDg case, but is doing business With the purchaser Of this tract Of land, and to avert any appearance of inpropriety, will leave the room during this matter. (City Secretary's Notation: Mr. Eden left the Council Chambers.) Mayor Samuels Opened the Public Hearing For Zoning Case NO. 343, a request Of Jim Culbertson for change Of zoning from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling District to TONOhO0e5 and "R-4» Multi-Family Dwelling District with "CUD" for Conforming Housing, On Tracts 2 and 3 and the Northern part of Tract 4, Ray Shelton Subdivision, located north Of Harwood Road and east of North Main Street. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Harry Hoover t0 present the request. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 11, 1981 - Page Seven Mr. Harry C. Hoover, Architect, Dallas, Texas, advised the City Council that this request is for a change Of zoning from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling District to TOwDhO02 and xR-4x Multi-Family Dwelling District, with the TOwDho0e area OD the front Of the property, and the xR-4x density On the r80diOiDq portions Of the twenty-five acres. All changes are with the "CUD" Conforming Housing guidelines and have been granted unanimous approval by the EWl233 Planning and Zoning CO00i5Sf0n. The developer feels they have responded to the needs Of the majority Of prospective homeowners Of today by designing attractive cluster housing. Mayor Samuels asked what type of roofing material will be used. Mr. Hoover Said they plan to use the Spanish tile or a flat French tile, which looks like Slate. Mr. Hoover requested the City Council to grant their approval for the project. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any Other proponents for this zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any OppOD8DtS. There being none, he asked if there were any questions. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. 5terDfel3 00Y8d that the City Council accept the recommendations of the PTdODiDg and Zoning CO0miS3iOD and approve this request for zoning Change, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. 3ternfelS, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Navs� None (Mr. Eden had previously stepped down from the Council.) The motion Carried, (City Secretary's Notation: Mr. Eden returned to the Council Chambers at this time, being 8:50 P.M.) ITEM XI: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 350 Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Case NO. 350, d request by the [ftv of Euless for change Of zoning from "SP" Special Use Permit with "CUD" for Variable Housing (R-4 Density) t0 "SP" Special Use Permit with "CUD" for Variable Housing /R-4 QeD3itv\ with 0 revised site plan on Lots 3R through 7R, and 9R through 26R, Block E, NOOdcreek Addition, Mr. James Knight, City Engineer, Stated the Only question concerning this zoning case was the screening fence or covered parking requirement. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 11, 1981 - Page Eight 166 Mayor Samuels recognized Mr, Steve Crim, Vice President Of LO0d5 and Nettleton Development Company, Dallas, T2XaS^ Mr, Cri0, appeared as a Friend of the Applicant, and presented the request for ZOOiOg change. He Stated that by the dedication of a park site t0 the City, the Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission saw fit t0 not border the park with d six-foot screening fence. If such a fence were installed, it would make the park seem boxed-in. Mr. Crim advised that a waiver for the covered parking and screened fencing requirement was needed. Mr. CribbS, City Attorney, confirmed that due to the history Of the site and zoning case, the fact there was a dedication Of the land for a City park, and the decision Of the Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission was specific to this particular situation, there was DO question that this action by the City Council would be appropriate. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any qUe5ti0DS, There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the Public Hearing C7OSed, Mr. Walker moved to approve the request for change Of zoning for ZOOfDg Case NO. 350, thereby deleting the requirement for a six-foot screening fence Or covered parking due to the C]OS9 proximity Of the park; due to the dedication Of the park to the City Of Euless by the developer Of this land; and in dCCOrdaDCe with the request Of the Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the developer install a two-rail fence rather than a screening fence. Mr. 3t8rDfel5 seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, SterDfel5, Pippin, and Eden, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None The 0OtiOU carried. ITEM XII: CONSIDER GRANTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR DICKEY DRIVE Mrs. McCormick moved to grant the City Manager authority to seek bids for making improvements on Dickey Drive. Mr. Pippin S8CODded the motion. Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, and SternfelS Nays: None The motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August ll, 1981 - Page Nine ITEM XIII: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Crfbbs stated he had nothing t0 report. ITEM XIV: CITY ENGINEER/3 REPORT Mr. Knight advised that the improvements to the Woodlands Addition and the Midway Square III Addition were completed, and the City has accepted the streets and utility improvements in these additions. WFUTTUTIEW Mrs. McCormick Stated that Mr. DOD Perkins wanted the City Council t0 kD04 that he had not attended meetings lately due to illness and surgery. He is at HEB Hospital at this time, recovering from surgery, and is doing fiDe. There being no further business before the City COUDCfl, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: