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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 1998 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 1998, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Miller and Council Members Bobby Baker, Carl Tyson, Katie Edwards, Leon Hogg, and Glenn Walker. Closed session was held for deliberation of real property action as authorized by Section 551.072 and personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:07 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. �.. Staff Members Present City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig; City Attorney Bob McFarland; Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null; Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass; Director of Economic Development and Marketing Dave Witcher; City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer; Police Chief Gary McKamie; Director of Administration Tom Cox; Director of Finance Loretta Getchel; City Planner Carol Griffith; Personnel Manager Ruth Alley; Insurance Manager Tammy Money; Personnel Technician Anniece McKanna; Insurance Technician Zella Stierwalt; Senior Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell; and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. Visitors Jim, Alyssa and LeAnne McKanna, John & Peggy Vandiver, Art Anderson, Bill Rose, Jerry Banks, Mark Humphreys, Chris Sutherland, Scott McDonald, Diane Smith, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack #161, led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Nair Rev. Robert Musgrove, Euless Church of Christ, gave the invocation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 2 Nifty ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 1997 Director of Administration Tom Cox introduced Anniece McKanna, Personnel Technician, and her family. Mayor Saleh presented Ms. McKanna with a plaque and certificate for being the Employee of the Year for 1997. Item No. 3 was pulled from the Consent Agenda for consideration at a later date. ITEM NO. 3 FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1303 First and final reading of Ordinance No. 1303 regarding electric base rate reductions for TU Electric's retail customers CONSENT AGENDA Item Nos. 2, and 4 through 7 were approved as follows: ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1302 Approval of first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1302 amending library fees and fines for library materials. ITEM NO. 4 ACCEPTANCE OF FY '96-'97 ANNUAL AUDIT Acknowledge receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Annual Audit. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-985 Approval of Resolution No. 98-985 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-986 Approval of Resolution No. 98-986 Declaring Expectation to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt. ITEM NO. 7 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 1998. Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Item Nos. 2 and 4 through 7 on the Consent Agenda. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 3 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-01-ZC - C-2 - COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 4R2, Block 1, Harwood Plaza Addition, from PD to C-2. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located at the southeast corner of Harwood Road and N. Industrial Blvd. Mr. Bass stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. He also noted that a written protest had been received. There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh asked if there were any opponents. Mr. Art Anderson, attorney with Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, representing the owner Chris Sutherland, stated that Mr. Sutherland was unaware that it was his property being rezoned until the day before since he had not initiated any zoning change. Therefore, he was not at the Planning & Zoning Meeting. He noted that Sutherland Lumber was temporarily closed soon after notice that FM 157 would be widened. He did not think there was a problem in working out a resolution to the screening of the materials stored outside. The concern is that they have not had time to evaluate the impact of the rezoning to C-2. He stated that if the screening was the concern, he was requesting a two week delay in order to work out the problem, preferably keeping the current PD zoning. Mr. Bass stated that going from PD to C-2 does not change the uses allowed. The only difference is that the PD did not require screening for the outdoor storage. He noted that C-2 zoning does allow outdoor storage, but requires a six foot screening fence on all sides that do not face a public street and an eight foot tall masonry wall with texture on all sides that face a public street. He further stated that staff would not have the tool to control the outdoor storage if the PD zoning remained. There being no additional opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. ITEM NO. 9 TABLED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1293 Council Member Baker asked Mr. Bass what could be done tonight besides placing on a future agenda. Mr. Bass stated the owner could be instructed to request a modification to the PD; the Council could rezone the property to C-2 and provide a grace period, allowing him to work with Mr. Sutherland; or the Council could table the request allowing the owner to study the issue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27. 1998 PAGE 4 °... City Attorney McFarland suggested the development plan could be modified with this zoning request since it would be a more restrictive use, eliminating the need for renotification or another hearing. After discussion regarding the site plan which is required as a part of the PD, City Attorney McFarland further suggested if the Council desired to postpone, he would work with staff and the property owner to determine what form would be best to bring it back before the Council. City Manager Hart stated that he met with Chris Sutherland earlier today and that Mr. Sutherland was of the understanding that he would be losing the outdoor storage altogether with the proposed C-2 zoning. After learning that was not the case, the only question Mr. Sutherland had was the fencing. Mr. Sutherland then asked to be allowed a couple of weeks to walk the site and see what was entailed. Mr. Chris Sutherland stated he was concerned that he may have trouble meeting the C-2 fencing requirements, since the site is already developed. With a PD, the Council could approve something slightly modified if need be. In response to a question, he stated that he is considering reopening Sutherland Lumber once the road improvements are completed along FM 157. Mr. Bass stated staff is willing to work with the owner if the fencing needs modifications. Nur Council Member Baker motioned to table the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1293 for Zoning Case No. 98-01-ZC to C-2 (Community Business District) until the City Council Meeting on February 10. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Walker Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Miller and Council Member Edwards Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-02-ZC - C-2 - COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. for the rezoning of Lots 1-9, Block 18, Midway Park Addition, from R-1 to C-2. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located at the southwest corner of Harwood Road and N. Main Street involving nine residential lots that back up to a commercial strip center. He noted that the Comprehensive Land Plan shows the subject property to be C-2. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial '" of the zoning change and staff will support that decision. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27. 1998 PAGE 5 r.. There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh asked if there were any opponents. Mr. Al Morse, 104 Falls Drive; Mr. Rick DeChiara, 1011 Collins Drive; Ms. Barbara Lucas, 1015 Collins Drive; Ms. Kathy Anderson,608 Aransas Drive; Ms. Cheryl Armon, 710 Collins Drive; Tom Grezeszak, 1014 Collins Drive; Raul Martinez, 811 Denton Drive; Ms. Ima Ruth Jacoby, 1009 Collins Drive; and Mr. Alexander Blackshear, 200 W. Bear Creek #245, all spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. The opponents noted that there would be increased crime, property owners would not be able to sell their homes, property values would decrease; the subject property would be too small for anything but a small strip center; there would be no benefit to the people in the area; and the homeowners are working to improve the appearances of the homes in the neighborhood. Concerns were also expressed that eminent domain would occur and that this type request would not have been suggested in an area such as Trailwood or Morrisdale. A petition of signed protests against rezoning the property to C-2 was submitted to the City Council. After all opponents had spoken, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. ITEM NO. 11 DENIAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1294 Council Member Edwards motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1294 for Zoning Case No. 98- ,,,,,, 02-ZC to C-2 (Community Business District). Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. NOTE: Mayor Saleh called for a recess at 8:20 p.m. ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-03-ZC - C-1 - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. for the rezoning of Tracts 6C1 and 6C2, Solomon Huitt Survey, Abstract 705, from PD to C-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located east of N. Main Street south of Harwood Crossing Shopping Center. He noted that the current PD zoning is for mini-warehouses,which is inconsistent with the surrounding single-family and commercial zoning. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. He noted that a written protest had been received regarding this request. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 6 *.. There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh asked if there were any opponents. Mr. Bill Rose, Rose Investments, 2902 Carlisle, Suite 100, Dallas, stated he owns the subject property and did not receive notice of the proposed rezoning change. He stated he found out about it by happenstance today and would like time to study the situation. Mayor Saleh asked him if two weeks would be enough time. Mr. Rose stated that it would. Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m. ITEM NO. 13 TABLED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1295 In response to a question, Mr. Rose stated that he had bought the property from a church with 30,000 sq. ft. on the northwest quadrant zoned commercial with PD for mini- warehouses on the remainder. He stated that the rezoning was a total surprise to him and he had not had a chance to talk to staff. Council Member Miller asked Mr. Bass what the reason was for the mix-up with the notification. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that he did not believe there was a mix-up. He stated that the notifications are made from the Tarrant County tax rolls and it is not uncommon for people to suggest that they were not notified. Notifications are not made by certified mail because of the enormous cost and, therefore, he cannot verify whether they were received. However, a list and labels are made up directly from the database from Tarrant County Tax records and they have not made a mistake yet. In response to a question regarding the correctness of his address, Mr. Rose stated that he does receive his tax statements. City Manager Hart stated that the Development staff has done a good job, but occasionally mistakes have been made. He stated that he has been dealing with this company and Marshall Van Dyke on another piece of property and that they take good care of their business. Mr. Marshall Van Dyke stated that he did receive a notice for the zoning request on the Sutherland property and did not question it because Mr. Rose owns property near N. Industrial Blvd., although not within 200 feet. Council Member Baker stated that it is in the city's best interest to send the notices to the owners of the property to be rezoned by registered mail. Council Member Baker motioned to table the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1295 for Zoning Case No. 98-03-ZC to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) until the City Council Meeting on February 10. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27. 1998 PAGE 7 *.• Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-04-ZC - R-1 - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 1R, Block 3, Oak Forest Addition, from C-1 to R-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located at the northwest quadrant of Fair Oaks Blvd. and North Main Street. He stated that there is currently a church located on the property and that the proposed R-1 is protective zoning. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:48 p.m. ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1296 Council Member Walker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1296 for Zoning Case No. 98-04-ZC to R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District). Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-06-ZC - R-1 - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing 8:50 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Park Townhome Addition, from PD to R-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located north of E. �` Harwood Road and east of N. Main Street and developed with Harwood Park Townhomes. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 8 Now There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:52 p.m. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1298 Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1298 for Zoning Case No. 98-06-ZC to R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District). Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-07-ZC - R-1 - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. for the rezoning of Lots 6, 6A, 6A1, and 6B, Ray Shelton Subdivision, from R-3 to R-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property, which currently is developed with low density apartments, is located just west of the Meadowview Addition on the north side of East Harwood Road. He stated that since the time the Planning & Zoning Commission met and recommended rezoning to R-1, the owner has talked to him about Townhome zoning and the Planning & Zoning Commission is not aware of this request. He further stated that Townhome zoning accomplishes the owner's needs and also reduces the amount of apartment zoning the city is seeking to do. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. There being no proponents for the proposed R-1, Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents. Mr. Jerry Banks, 6336 Pershing Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, stated he owned the property. He distributed photographs of the property, noting that the units were hooked up to individual meters for utilities with individual backyards and carports. Mr. Banks stated that if the property is rezoned to a non-conforming use, it markedly reduces the value of the property. He noted that the units are in compliance with all the requirements of Townhome zoning except for the number of units allowed per building. He requested that the Council rezone the property to Townhome instead of R-1. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 9 �.. ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1299 In response to a question about rezoning to Townhome when property owners were notified of R-1, City Attorney McFarland agreed that renotification was not necessary because TH falls between the current R-3 zoning and the proposed R-1. He also noted that Mr. Banks could not get financing to convert to townhomes or to renovate if the property were rezoned to R-1. Council Member Walker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1299 for Zoning Case No. 98-07-ZC to TH (Townhome Dwelling District) instead of proposed R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District). Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-08-ZC - R-1 - SINGLE Nur FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 1, Block D, Midway Square Addition, from C-1 to R-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located at the northwest corner of East Harwood Road and Fuller-Wiser Road. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Mr. Patrick O'Dea, 510 Arbor Creek Drive, stated he was very much in favor of the proposed R-1 zoning. There being no opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:10 p.m. ITEM NO. 21 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1300 Council Member Baker stated he thought the best use of the property was the current C-1 zoning. Now. After additional discussion, Council Member Tyson stated that if it was rezoned to R-1 and someone came in with a plan for C-1 in the future, the Council could consider rezoning to commercial providing for protection for the Arbor Glen residents. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 10 Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1300 for Zoning Case No. 98-08-ZC to R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District). Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Walker and Edwards Nays: Council Members Hogg and Baker Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 22 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-09-ZC - R-1 - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing 9:15 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 1, Block A, Bear Creek Villas I Addition and Lot 1, Block G, Woodcreek Addition, from R-4 and CUD to R-1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located north of East Denton Drive and west of Fuller-Wiser Road. He noted that there were written protests received regarding this request. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents. Mr. Art Anderson, attorney with Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, representing the owner on Lot 1, Block G, Woodcreek Addition, stated that the properties surrounding the subject tracts are multi-family and rental properties. He stated the subject property is not suitable for single-family homes. He noted that the property is currently zoned CUD for R-5 multi-family and single family attached and his client is asking for R-4 zoning. Mr. Anderson further stated that they would withdraw their protests if the council approved R-4. Mr. Printice L. Gary, 16304 Ranchita Drive, Dallas, stated he is developer for the owners of both tracts. Having been a former developer for Trammell Crow Residential Development, he stated that he would not develop this property as single family if he were a home developer today. He stated the site reads as a multi-family site for development. Mr. Mark Humphreys, 5350 Alpha, Dallas, architect for the subject properties, stated that he designed The Mansions that recently opened in Euless, which has been highly successful. He stated that a similar type product is being designed for the subject properties, giving the design a single family look. Mr. Mark Alfieri, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200, Dallas, stated he owned Lot 1, Block A, Bear Creek Villas I Addition, and also developed Harwood Courts. His property is north of Lot 1, Block G, Woodcreek Addition and is currently zoned R-4. The subject property was inherited with the property he developed with condos in Harwood Court. He noted that D. R. Horton has expressed interest in his site and was of the understanding CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 11 `�- that single family could be developed in R-4 zoning. He preferred keeping the R-4 zoning and stated he intends to sell the land. He further stated that he has discussed with other developers who agree that single family would not be good along E. Denton Drive. After discussion, it was noted that single family would be allowed in R-4 with a specific use permit. There being no additional opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:38 p.m. ITEM NO. 23 APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1301 Council Member Edwards stated that she lived at the Hunt Club Apartments for four years and concurred that the area is not a single family area. Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated that building concepts have radically changed in recent years as indicated in North Dallas where high value homes are next to very old apartments. He noted that homes have developed behind Kroger and that residential would be better for the property being considered. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1301 regarding Zoning Case No. 98-09-ZC on Lot 1, Block G, Woodcreek to R-4 (Multi-Family Dwelling 16 units/acre), and excluding Lot 1, Block A, Bear Creek Villas I Addition, leaving .. it zoned R-4. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Edwards Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson and Walker Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Attorney McFarland noted that 3/4 vote was not required to approve the ordinance because Mr. Anderson had withdrawn his protest. He noted, however, that a second reading was required due to not receiving five affirmative votes. ITEM NO. 24 PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 98-05-ZC - R-5 - MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 24 UNITS/ACRE Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 9:55 p.m. for the rezoning of Lot 9A, Ray Shelton Subdivision, from R-1 to R-5. Director of Planning& Development Bo Bass stated the property was located at 304 E. Ash Lane. He noted that there is a home on the site. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial and that staff agrees. He noted that a written protest had been received. Mr. Bass also stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 12 '�- There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents. Ms. Nancy Elliott, 304 E. Ash Lane stated that she and her husband, Steve, have submitted a written letter of protest. She stated that they have lived there 18 years and were surrounded by raw land at the time. She noted that they have not had one inquiry in 18 years to buy the property and developed as multi-family. They are wanting to add on to their home; however, if the property is rezoned to R-5 multi-family, they could not get building permits or loans on the property. There being no additional opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:59 p.m. ITEM NO. 25 DENIAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1297 Council Member Baker motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1297 for Zoning Case 98-05-ZC to R-5 (Multi-Family Dwelling 24 Units/Acre). Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 26 REPORTS City Manager Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig mentioned that actor Harrison Ford had lunch at Texas Star today. He also mentioned that the Council and staff were not able to discuss the SH 121 development at precouncil; however, it would be going before the Planning & Zoning Commission on February 3rd. He noted that the Council will have another opportunity to discuss the issue on February 10 before consideration later in February. City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. City Council The Council as a whole congratulated Ms. Anniece McKanna for being nominated as Employee of the Year for 1997. ITEM NO. 27 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE 13 �.. APPROVED: ATTEST: / Yat, , Mary Li. aleh, Mayor u .n Crim CMC/AAE, City Secretary