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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETTI OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL 20NAKIM A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Bobby Baker, Henry Boatright, Frank Douglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks, Betty Yarbrough, Library Manager, and Alice Ernest, Library Board Chairman, reported to the City Council on a recent user survey conducted by the Library. Advisory Board for Social Concerns Chairman, Nancy Foster, and Vice-Chairman, Michael Wright, discussed with the Council Members the activities of that Board and their participation in the research on transportation needs in the City® Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager; Bob McFarland, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; K. B. Fuller, Police Chief; Debra Forte', Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; John Craig, Director of Development; Tom Cox, Director of Economic Development /Administrative Services; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Mary Clark, Accountant; Roger Mangum, Police Department; Vanessa Christopher, Police Department; Steve Wiltshire, Parks Department; Beth Earle, Public Relations Officer; Lisa Schwarz, Intern; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Charlie Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Jack Hill, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Neal Adams, Industrial Development Authority; and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. Councilman Bobby Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Harold Samuels gave the invocation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS Mayor Samuels presented service pins to Roger Mangum, Police Department, 15 years; Vanessa Christopher, Police Department, 10 years; and Steve Wiltshire, Parks Department, 10 years. Mayor Samuels congratulated each of the employees and thanked them for their years of dedication to the City. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Baker moved to approve items 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 2: BID AWARD NO. 91-10 One year extension awarded to Vulcan Materials for Type A, grade 2 flex base, "FFF" patching material, V.P.M. specification patching material and manufacture sand grade 7; one year extension awarded to Austin Bridge and Road, formerly Austin Paving, for hot mix asphalt; one year extension to Reynolds Asphalt for hot mix asphalt if Austin Bridge and Road is unable to deliver. ITEM NO. 3: BID AWARD NO. 91-11 One year extension awarded to Boise Cascade for office supplies in the amount of $24,398.67, and a 35% discount off catalog items other than office supplies. ITEM NO. 4: RENEWAL OF WARRANT COLLECTIONS CONTRACT One year renewal of contract with Capital Assistance Group for warrant collection, excluding EMS collections, at $8.00 per warrant and a triple money back guarantee. ITEM NO® 5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 12, 1992 Regular Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Ism Kwzlfjwo�m W 50".11"IffliNIM I i; , �i 10 l.11 1111 A resolution was presented to the Council supporting the acquisition of a remote terminal for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System to be housed at the City of North Richland Hills and funded jointly by the cities of Northeast Tarrant County. City Attorney Bob McFarland pointed out to the Council that the resolution contained the wording, "as determined by the City Council," in 6. 1992 PAGE -3� reference to the City's share in funding of the fingerprint infrastructure, and gives the Council the latitude to determine at the appropriate time the amount and source of funds to be used. Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 92-789 endorsing the acquisition by the City of North Richland Hills of an inter-agency Automated Fingerprint Identification System for use by the City of Euless police department and other agencies, including Tarrant County, with the City of Euless participating in the appropriate share of the cost of the infrastructure for the new identification system as determined by the City of Euless City Council. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR OLITDOOR SALES North Central Texas Farmers Market, Inc., requested a temporary use permit for an outdoor farmers market on the K-Mart parking lot. Councilman Douglass moved to issue a temporary use permit to North Central Texas Farmers Market, Inc., under the conditions that a drawing be submitted to staff showing the distance of the metal canopy frame from the fire lane and from the outer property line prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit; and that the merchandise be home grown; number of sellers limited to 25; canopy may remain up with K-Mart's permission on a temporary basis until it is deemed unnecessary or unattractive; and notification is to be made to the City if insurance is cancelled or revoked. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: PRELIMINARY PLAT #P-92-02 Request by Saebit Baptist Church for a preliminary plat of Lots I & 2, Block A, Saebit Baptist Church Addition (106 E. Euless Blvd.). Mr. Rod Ekern, Ekern Engineering, representing the Saebit Baptist Church, addressed the Council regarding the preliminary plat. The Church requested to subdivide a 4.082 acre plat and final plat a .4577 acre portion, leaving the remainder in a preliminary plat status. Future plans are to construct a sanctuary and to remove the existing brick building and replat the property as one lot again in approximately one to two years. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 4 Councilman Staks requested that the church consider increasing the 20' setback to 25' along SHIO and South Main Street to maintain consistency, since elsewhere along SHIO there are 25' building lines due to the predominance of industrial zoning. Mr. Staks noted that the City could not require the 25' setback because it is commercial property which requires only 20' setback. Councilman Staks pointed out that the minimum requirement of right-of-way is 80', or 40' on either side of the centerline of the road. Mr. Staks noted that the 80' right-of-way would not allow for any expansion of Main Street. He suggested that the Council require a right-of-way dedication to allow for 100' right-of-way on Main Street, which would require an additional 10' of dedication from the way it was proposed on the plat. When Mr. Ekern consulted with the representatives of the Saebit Baptist Church who were present, the church agreed to both the increased 5' setback and the additional 10' of right-of-way dedication on Main Street. Councilman Staks questioned Mr. Ekern about the drainage from Lot I to the east. If it is to be asphalt, perhaps a curb should be installed, because if the property is not developed by the church, drainage from the paved parking lot would run off onto someone else's lot. The curb would take the drainage to the street. Mr. Ekern asked the Council to bear in mind that the parking in that area is temporary and will be removed. Mr. Bill Smith, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, addressed the Council regarding the request of Saebit Baptist Church. He stated that the church had done everything that was asked of them and had submitted several different plans and urged Council to approve the preliminary plat to allow them to continue with their plans. Councilman Douglass stated that the church should be aware that when they get ready to demolish the brick house that some significant discussion may arise because the building was the first brick house in Euless and, therefore, may have historical value. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh moved to approve Preliminary Plat #P-92-02 for Saebit Baptist Church subject to the setbacks along SHIO and Main Street being increased from 20' to 25' and the right-of-way on Main Street south of SH10 being increased by an additional 10'. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 11TEN NO. 9: RKPLAT #P-92-03 Request of Omni American Federal Credit Union for a replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block C, International/Regional Industrial Complex into Lot 1A, Block C, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 5 International/Regional Industrial Complex; generally located on the southeast corner of SHIO and Westpark Way. Mr. Kyle Corey, Coreyco Engineering Corporation, addressed the Council on behalf of the Omni American Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union is currently located on SHIO and Raider Drive and has purchased 2 1/2 acres of the Industrial Complex where they would like to construct a new building and parking lot. Councilman Staks moved to approve Replat #P-92-03 contingent upon completion of final engineering details the City's engineering staff would require. City Attorney McFarland noted that an addition should be made to the motion to require that the declaratory language should be in statutory form. Councilman Staks agreed to add this to his motion. The motion would then read as follows: Approve Replat #P-92-03 contingent upon completion of final engineering details the City's engineering staff would require and the declaratory language to be in statutory form. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO® 10: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #ZC92-05 Request of Newport Classic Homes for a change of zoning from CUD conforming to R-3 (12 units per acre), to CUD conforming to R-4 (14 units per acre) on Lot 1, Block 1, Wildwood Addition; generally located at 200 W. Bear Creek Drive. Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Rick Simmons, owner of Newport Classic Homes representing the owner of Western Rim Realty in California, addressed the Council. Mr. Simmons reviewed security measures which have been added to the property, enhancements made to the landscaping and other amenities included in the apartments. He stated that he felt the addition of the buildings in this particular location would not negatively impact the neighbors. Mr. Simmons stated that he addressed the concerns of the opponents of the addition, including the ingress and egress of children and the drainage ways on Wildwood. A fence has been installed on the major drainage way and wrought iron will be installed on the other drainage way. Landscaping would be provided at the rear of the property to block headlights at night and at other locations to provide a buffer and to enhance the view of neighboring homeowners. REGULAR COUNCIL MMTNG MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 6 Mr. Simmons read a letter from the owner to the Council. He stated that he purchased the property on October 17, 1991, has expended $230,000 for capital improvements and would like to continue to improve the property. He asked for a favorable consideration of the rezoning request. Daryl Perry, engineer for Washington & Associates, explained that although the zoning requested would allow 16 units per acre, they are requesting only 14 units per acre. A 90' buffer is being kept along the rear of the property. Buildings have been designed with no windows on the north side of the building to provide privacy for adjacent homeowners. The owner has agreed to build privacy fences for adjacent homeowners to the north. Ann Mullin, manager of the Wildwood property, addressed the Council regarding the concerns of the property owners, which included quality of the tenants and school overcrowding. She stated that special attention is given to resident criteria, the property is well maintained, and the apartments are run according to Federal Fair Housing Laws. The opponents to the proposed zoning change included: Michele Campbell, 300 Bear Creek Drive, cited reduced property values, overcrowding of schools, increased traffic, unsupervised children playing in the drainage ditch, and increased crime rate. She also noted that there are vacancies in other luxury apartment complexes, therefore, the additional units are not needed. Mr. A. J. Molina, 107 Westover, stated he had a two - starry house and the proposed addition would ruin his view. He also mentioned that there are plenty of vacant apartments within the city. Mr. Molina stated that he had been asked by some of his neighbors who could not attend to represent them as being opposed to this rezoning. Keith Ashburn, 213 Westover, had two concerns, overcrowding of the schools and children trespassing on his property. Mr. Ashburn stated that Mr. Simmons had a fence installed to eliminate the trespassing problem. Mayor Samuels asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak and there being none, closed the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request for rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Wildwood Addition, from CUD conforming to R-3 (multi-family 12 u/a maximum), to CUD conforming to R-4 (multi-family limited to 14 u/a maximum). Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Boatright and Mayor Samuels Nays: Councilman Staks and Mayor Pro Tem, Saleh Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIM MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 7 REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL - Jeanette Crisham - Wilshire Elementary School Jeanette Grisham, 1916 Kynette, addressed the Council regarding the need for sidewalks on Signet Drive and Marlene Drive. Ms. Grisham, representing the Wilshire PTA, thanked the Council for agreeing to build sidewalks on Kynette Drive and East Cliff Drive. She said that if sidewalks could also be built on Signet Drive and Marlene Drive, this would provide safe access via the major streets for all of the children who attend Wilshire and would also provide access to Wilshire Park. Mr. Hart noted the money used for building the sidewalks on Kynette Drive and East Cliff Drive came from the "Bottleneck Fund" which is used to address safety issues and is now almost depleted. He indicated that in the next 12 to 18 months a bond issue may be put before the voters. He asked for her support when and if this should occur. Ms. Grisham also mentioned that the school would like a school zone light placed on Wilshire Drive. Mr, Hart said that funding for the light would also come from the bond issue. a) b) c) NEEM3-10TIRWR City Manager Mr. Hart announced that Lisa Schwarz, who has been interning with the City, will be leaving to do an internship in economic development with the City of Garland. He wished her the best in her new position. Mr. Hart introduced Mr. Manos Papanikolaou, be visiting the City and working with the Mr. Papani.kolaou is in a one-year Hubert H from Rutgers University. Mr. Papanikolaou airport planning and land use. City Attorney Mr. McFarland had nothing to report. from Athens, Greece, who will Development Department staff. Humphrey Fellowship Program will be looking closely at Mary Clark, Finance Accountant, gave an update on Emergency Medical Services invoice and payment trends and delinquent collections. d) Council Councilman Smith thanked the directors for their presentations at the May 21, 1992 budget workshop. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh thanked Mary Clark for her presentation and added that she had recently had the opportunity to present a proclamation for Emergency Medical and Public Safety Services Week at the EMS picnic at Northeast Community Hospital. RFGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 PAGE 8 As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. AI TEST: Susan Crim, .AMC, City Secretary /cd \minutes\139. Harold D. Samuels, Mayor