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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 27, 2001 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, November 27, 2001, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Carl Tyson and Council Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield and Veva Lou Massey. 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 7:10 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young, Battalion Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Director of Golf Duff Cunningham, Recreation Manager Ray McDonald, Softball World General Manager Rick Lyle, Planning and Development Administrative Secretary Karla Dickerson, Inspector Brian McGarry, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Librarian Assistant Ellen Collins, Library Public Services Coordinator Kerry McGeath, Administration Receptionist Sandi Anderson, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Wendi and Dillon Cunningham, Alex Horton, Mike McGehee, Kathy Groves, LuAnn Portugal, Patricia Mitchell, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, Kathy Haecker, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Pastor Gary Scarlett, First Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 November 27,2001 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers introduced Librarian Assistant Ellen Collins. Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Director of Golf Duff Cunningham, his wife, Wendi, and son, Dillon. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins introduced Inspector Brian McGarry. Mayor Saleh presented each with a 5-year service pin. ITEM NO. 2 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 01-09-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1513 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 01-09-PD on Lot 22, Block 1, Cedar Hill Estates, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development for dental laboratory office), located at 700 South Main Street. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Scott McGaha, is seeking to operate a business that is primarily engaged in the making of dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances. Mr. McGaha currently operates his business in the Euless Square Commons on North Main Street. The hours of operation would be generally from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. There would be between 12 and 15 employees with the only visitors being couriers dropping off and picking up dental appliance orders twice a day. ti. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Mr. Scott McGaha, 412 N. Main Street, Euless, Texas, stated that he currently employees 12 people, but that number could possibly increase to 15. He noted that employees remain at work during working hours, so their cars are not moving in and out. He also stated that he has requested building a six foot wood fence with metal poles on the west property line instead of the required masonry, because there are seven trees along the property line. Fence contractors have stated that the footings needed for the fence, as well as the equipment used, would damage and/or kill those trees. He noted that there would be minimum signage since they do not advertise. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. In response to questions from the council, Mr. McGaha agreed to construct the fence on top of a concrete curb and to increase the parking spaces to 16 by adding additional spaces in the rear of the building. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1513 regarding Planned Development No. 01-09-PD on Lot 22, Block 1, Cedar Hill Estates, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development for dental laboratory office), located at 700 South Main Street, subject to there being 15 regular parking spaces plus 1 handicap parking space designated on the plan, and the fence on the western perimeter to be wood with metal poles placed on top of a 4" concrete curb. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 November 27, 2001 �.. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Massey Nays: Council Member Porterfield Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 01-07-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1511 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 01-07-PD on R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, a portion of Tract 5 from R-4 (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC), and Tract 5B from PD 1461 (Planned Development No. 1461) zoning to a PD (Planned Development) based on R-4 (Multi- Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning, located at 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Fairfield Residential, Inc., is proposing to develop 436 apartment units on 28 acres located west of SH 360, east of Bear Creek Parkway, and north of Harwood Road. The western 15 acres was rezoned as a Planned Development by Ordinance No. 1461 on April 24, 2001. Since that time, Fairfield has acquired the eastern 13 acres of land. Fairfield proposed to develop the eastern half under the same standards that were approved for the western half and seeks a new Planned Development that encompasses the entire piece of property. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Larry Lee, Fairfield Residential, 2045 N. SH 360, Grand Prairie, Texas, stated that they have reduced the number of units on the western portion from what was previously approved by 125. He stated that 60% of the units will be one bedroom. The density of the project is 15.60 units per acre. He noted that on the western portion there is four times the open space and more than three times the open space on the eastern portion than what is required. He noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission requested the developer work with staff regarding the mix of stucco and stone. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. After additional discussion, Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1511 regarding Planned Development No. 01-07-PD on R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, a portion of Tract 5 from R-4 (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC), and Tract 5B from PD 1461 (Planned Development No. 1461) zoning to a PD (Planned Development) based on R-4 (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning, located at 1300 Bear Creek Parkway, subject to the City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 November 27, 2001 following conditions: (1) Staff determine if trees should be preserved or Building 9 shifted to the west, mitigating removal of existing trees by replacing on an inch-for-inch basis; (2) Increase the brick/stone content of the complex to enhance the appearance and break up the utilization of 100% stucco; and (3) fence be metal picket consistent with wrought iron design. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 01-13-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1512 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01- 13-SUP on Tract 5B and a portion of Tract 5, R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, for a Multi- Family Dwelling in R-4 (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning, located at 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated that this request is for a Specific Use Permit on the Planned Development that was approved in Item No. 3. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1512 regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01-13-SUP on Tract 5B and a portion of Tract 5, R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, for a Multi-Family Dwelling in R-4 (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning, located at 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5 APROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 01-09-SP glay Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 01-09-SP for multi-family dwellings to be located on Tract 5B and portion of Tract 5, R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, located at 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 November 27, 2001 'Row Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 01-04-PD AND DENIAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1509 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 01-04-PD on Tracts 5 & 5A, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, for a self-storage facility with care taker quarters in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 901 West Airport Freeway. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated the request is for a self storage facility with an on-site resident manager on a seven acre tract located east of Home Depot and west of Furr's Cafeteria, south of SH 183 frontage road. A restaurant/retail/office pad site is proposed on 1.33 acres fronting SH 183, as well as primary entry to the storage site. r.. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Richard Rozier, 1812 Masters Drive, DeSoto, Texas, discussed the disadvantages of using the site for commercial business uses due to the limited visibility from the freeway, access, and drainage issues. He stated that a large enough tract was left on the frontage road for a restaurant. There would be emergency access from Villa Drive on the south. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. After additional discussion regarding the appropriate use for the property, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson stated that one of the problems with the property being considered was that there is no traffic circulation between SH157 and SH183 and that this piece of property could afford the capability to go between SH157 and SH183 and Villa Drive could make a circular pattern through there. That would open this property up to something that would have a lot more possibilities than storage warehouses. Council Member Miller stated he could not support changing the zoning from C2 (Community Business District) to a PD (Planned Development), because he believes the proposed storage warehouses are not the highest and best use for the corridor. He stated he has lived in the City of Euless since 1984 when the Shell service station, Denny's restaurant, Furr's Cafeteria and LaQuinta motel were the only commercial development in that area and since that time Home Depot, Office Depot and Microtel Hotel have been established and the shopping center across SH157 has revitalized itself. He believes retail can be developed in the area and he stated the City needs to make time its friend, not rush the development of this property, and get development that produces revenue other than City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 November 27,2001 property tax alone. He stated the proposed use is like an apartment building with no people. Council Member Miller then motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1509 regarding Planned Development No. 01-04-PD on Tracts 5 & 5A, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, for a self- storage facility with care taker quarters in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 901 West Airport Freeway. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: Mayor Saleh and Council Member Hogg Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 01-12-SUP AND ORDINANCE NO. 1510 Did not hold public hearing or consider Ordinance No. 1510, regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01-12-SUP on Tracts 5 & 5A, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, for a self-storage facility with care taker quarters in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 901 West No.. Airport Freeway, due to denial of Item No. 6. ITEM NO. 8 SITE PLAN NO. 01-10-SP Did not consider Site Plan No. 01-10-SP for a self-storage facility with care taker quarters in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning on Tracts 5 & 5A, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, located at 901 West Airport Freeway, due to denial of Item No. 6. ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 01-03-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1507 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 01-03-PD on portion of Tracts 4B and 6C, Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, from CUD (Community Unit Development District) zoning to PD (Planned Development for self- storage facility with care taker quarters) based on C-2 zoning, located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard, just east of Fuller-Wiser Road. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Bear Creek Storage, LP (Bennett Realty Group, Managing Partner) is proposing a self storage facility with an on-site caretaker apartment attached with the sales office. Mayor Saleh called for a 5 minute break at 8:58 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 November 27, 2001 �,,.. Thomas Stewart, Connell Construction Company, Dallas, Texas, stated the property is approximately 4.4 acres and they are proposing 229 climate controlled units and 359 non- climate controlled units. He noted that they have offered trees needing to be removed to the Parks Department. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1507 regarding Planned Development No. 01-03-PD on portion of Tracts 4B and 6C, Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, from CUD (Community Unit Development District) zoning to PD (Planned Development for self-storage facility with care taker quarters) based on C-2 zoning, located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard, just east of Fuller- Wiser Road, with the stipulation that the lease agreement will include the prohibition of repairs to inoperable vehicles on the premises. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 01-11-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1508 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01- 11-SUP on portion of Tracts 4B and 6C, Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, for a self- storage facility with care taker quarters based on C-2 zoning, located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard, east of Fuller-Wiser Road. Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins stated that this request is for a Specific Use Permit on the Planned Development that was approved in Item No. 9. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 9:14 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1508 regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01-11-SUP on portion of Tracts 4B and 6C, Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, for a self-storage facility with care taker quarters based on C-2 zoning, located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard, east of Fuller- Wiser Road. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 November 27,2001 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, �.. Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 01-08-SP Council Member Edwards motioned to approve Site Plan No. 01-08-SP for a self-storage facility on portion of Tracts 4B & 6C, Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard, east of Fuller-Wiser Road. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1514 Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1514 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-28, "Library", Subsection (1) "Library Materials and Facilities", of the Euless Code of Ordinances, discontinuing non-resident library fees. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Miller stated that the non-resident library fees are being discontinued in order to receive a greater amount of a state grant. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-1113 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 01-1113 casting 13 votes for John Clanton and 12 votes for C. F. Kelley as Director(s) of the Tarrant County Appraisal District for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2002. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 November 27, 2001 �.. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-1114 Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Resolution No. 01-1114 authorizing the City Manager to pursue collaborative Victim's Assistance Discretionary Grant funding through the office of the State Attorney General for a Crime Victim Liaison position to be shared between the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Edwards noted that a crime victim liaison position is being created and 100% funding will cover costs for 20 months. The person will be employed by the City of Hurst and will work with all three cities. ITEM NO. 15 AWARD RENEWAL OF BID NO. 97-40 Council Member Edwards motioned to renew Bid No. 97-40 to Aramark Uniform Services, P.O. Box 830, Fort Worth, Texas, 76101, for the renewal of an annual contract for uniform rental for an additional two (2) years in the amount of approximately $45,000 annually. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 AWARD OF BID NO. 001-02 Council Member Hogg motioned to award Bid No. 001-02 to Denwalt-Hollingsworth, 6015 'NOP' Lohman Ford 101, Lago Vista, Texas, 78645, for an emergency outdoor siren warning system in the amount of$145,658. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 November 27, 2001 Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Abstentions: Council Member Porterfield Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 2001 Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC COMMENT Patricia Mitchell, 2121 Bear Creek Parkway, Apt. 1001, Euless, Texas, spoke regarding a traffic ticket she received for running a red light. ITEM NO. 19 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated the Community Services staff report scheduled at this time would be postponed. He encouraged the citizens to come out Saturday night for the Christmas tree lighting and parade at 6:30 p.m. He noted that there would be Christmas activities on Saturday, December 8 at Heritage Park. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 November 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saleh complimented Council Member Leon Hogg regarding the display on the Hogg family at the Texas State Museum in Austin. She also reported meeting a physician who stated Council Member Porterfield assisted him with the financing of his business. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson complimented Librarian Assistant Ellen Collins, Director of Golf Duff Cunningham, and Inspector Brian McGarry for their service to the city. He stated he attended the Senior Citizen Thanksgiving lunch at North Main Barbeque. He attended the Main Street Project presentation and congratulated Lou Baum, Mike Collins and Ron Young on their good presentation. Council Member Hogg stated he attended the same functions as Mayor Pro Tem Tyson. He asked others to keep Andy Chesney in their thoughts and prayers after the loss of his mother. Council Member Edwards congratulated Ellen Collins, Duff Cunningham, and Brian McGarry. He thanked Mr. McGaha on helping to improve the southern part of town with the addition of the dental laboratory. He stated his concern that the proposed storage buildings fronting SH 183 were not the best use of the property. Council Member Miller congratulated Ellen Collins, Duff Cunningham, and Brian McGarry. He stated he agreed with Council Member Edwards regarding the use of the property on SH 183. Council Member Porterfield also congratulated Ellen Collins, Duff Cunningham, and Brian McGarry. Council Member Massey also congratulated Ellen Collins, Duff Cunningham, and Brian McGarry. She stated that the latest Euless Today was a great edition. She stated she also attended the same meetings as Mayor Pro Tem Tyson. She noted that she and Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway attended the North Texas Commission briefing on Aviation Security Initiatives since September 11, held at DFW Airport today. ITEM NO. 20 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: a-- du Mary Lib S h, Mayor 'u an Crim, City Secretary