HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2006
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, December 12, 2006, in the Precouncil Conference
Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tem Linda Martin and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller,
Glenn Porterfield, and Michael Brown.
The precouncil meeting included an update on the analysis of the floodplain at the Villas
at Texas Star by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, City Engineer
Robert Barker, and Kevin Miller with CIVILworks Engineering; a report by Director of
Public Works Ron Young that the Sulphur Branch Drainage Channel had recently
received a satisfactory six-month inspection report by the Corp of Engineers; a report
from City Manager Joe Hennig on the Euless Pride program; a development code
update by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins; a five-year overview of
public works projects by Director of Public Works Ron Young; and a review of agenda
items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation of
personnel matters regarding legal services and deliberation of real property regarding
the Crystal Springs well site as authorized by Sections 551.074 and 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code. The city council reconvened into open session at 6:55 p.m.
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 Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney Bob
McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of
Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Planning and Development Mike
Collins, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Public
Works Ron Young, Interim Police Chief Bob Freeman, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Assistant
Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Division Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Division Chief/Fire Marshal
Paul Smith, Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge, Fire Captain Rick Clark, Fire
Lieutenant Kip Smith, Fire Lieutenant Scott Stamps, City Engineer Robert Barker,
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet and Facility Administrator
Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Planning and Development
Manager Chris Barker, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Library Administrator Kate
Lyon, Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Fire Inspector Charles
Anderson, Driver Engineer George Buttler, Driver Engineer/Paramedics Kelly Varwig,
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Michael Christenson, Michael Parks, and Bill Versteeg, Firefighter/Paramedics David
�.. Johnson, Dustin Benton, Brad Smith, Chris Sutterfield, Cody Skinner, Jeff Hayden, Saul
Padilla, Jerad Gomez, Jacob Smith, Brandon Herron, Jarrod Goodman, and James
Cowger, Fire Secretary Melissa Thomas, Information Services Administrator Dan
McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Communications/Marketing
Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Don Martin, Darlene Johnson, Stacie Anderson, Christie Buttler, Christie Christenson,
Susan, Julieanna, Jake and Zak Smith, Nehemias Basit, Faye Stinneford, Nadine
Barnes, Jessica DeLeon, Helen and John Voss, Boyce Byers, Barney Snitz, Sharon Roth,
and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Nehemias Basit, Hurst Seventh Day Adventist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY
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Fire Chief Lee Koontz and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell introduced Fire Marshal
Paul Smith, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque for being selected employee
of the month for January.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Firefighter/Paramedic David Johnson and his wife,
Darlene; Driver Engineer/Paramedic Kelly Varwig; Driver Engineer George Buttler, his
wife, Christie, and sons, Austin and Tyler; Driver Engineer/Paramedic Michael
Christenson and his wife, Christie; Fire Captain Richard Clark; and Fire Lieutenant Kip
Smith, his wife, Susan, daughter, Julieanna, and sons, Jake and Zak.
Mayor Saleh presented David Johnson and Kelly Varwig with 10-year service pins. She
presented George Buttler, Michael Christenson, Richard Clark, and Kip Smith with 25-
year service pins.
Mayor Saleh noted that Driver Engineer/Paramedic Tommy Rush was unable to attend
the meeting to receive his 25-year service pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3
through 7.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE
Approved purchase of one loader/backhoe for public works department from Equipment
Support Services (Case), Euless, through the Houston Galveston Area Purchasing
Cooperative, in the amount of$59,895.65.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE
Approved purchase of an ambulance remount package for an existing Frazer
ambulance from Frazer Built Ambulances, Houston, through the Houston Galveston
Area Purchasing Cooperative, in the amount of$72,825.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 004-07
Awarded Bid No. 004-07 to Turf Materials, Inc., P. O. Box 1194, Rowlett, Texas, 75030,
for the purchase of top dressing sand and red clay conditioner, in the amount of
$27,480.
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 005-07
Awarded Bid No. 005-07 to JLB Contracting, P. O. Box 24131, Fort Worth, Texas,
76124, for the purchase of Type-D hot mix asphalt, in the amount of $540,000.
Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Co., APAC-Texas, Inc., and Vulcan Materials Co.
will be used as secondary suppliers.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 28, 2006.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 06-17-SUP
AND CONTINUATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1767
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 06-17-
SUP for an extended stay hotel, Value Place, on Tracts 4D, 4F, and 4F1, Levy Franklin
Survey, A-513, zoned 121 Gateway District, located at the southeast corner of
Centurion Boulevard and northbound SH 121 frontage road, north of Mid-Cities
Boulevard.
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Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Quanah Hospitality
�... Partners, L.P., is requesting to build a four-story, 121 room extended stay hotel, which
would operate as Value Place. He stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend denial because of concerns ensuring compliance with the
appropriate zoning district land use requirements.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Roger Unger, 102 Carnoustie Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, gave an overview of the
requested project. He stated that the founder of the franchise, Jack Deboer, previously
founded or operated Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites, and Candlewood Suites.
They have in excess of $100,000,000 in funding secured for development of the project.
There is one hotel already completed on SH 820 and North Beach Street in Fort Worth.
The minimum room rate will be $129.00 for a seven-day stay and the minimum length of
stay will be seven days.
The hotel features interior corridors with elevators, private access 24 hours a day, and
laundry facilities. Security cameras are also utilized with video download available to the
police department. Each room (on average, approximately 300 square feet) contains a
full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stove. The operating procedures require
that a government issued picture form of identification be submitted at the time of
registration. Bi-weekly housekeeping is provided. Quanah Hospitality Partners, L.P., has
contracted with the Value Place Hotel corporate office to manage the hotel.
There will not be a pool, restaurant, or meeting rooms. He stressed that the hotel will
be affordable, clean, and safe. He stated the office will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and there will be an employee on site from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. In light of staff's concerns,
he requested that the item be continued to the January meeting.
Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents.
Sharon Roth, 12680 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas, representing J & G Realty, owner of
Seramont Apartments, stated they prefer a higher-end hotel and do not endorse the
proposed project.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to continue consideration of Ordinance No. 1767 to
January 9, 2007, for Specific Use Permit No. 06-17-SUP for extended stay hotel, Value
Place, on Tracts 4D, 4F, and 4F1, Levy Franklin Survey, A-513, zoned 121 Gateway
District and located at the southeast corner of Centurion Boulevard and northbound
SH121 frontage road, north of Mid Cities Boulevard.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
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Nays: Mayor Saleh
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 06-05-PD
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1765
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. for Planned Development No. 06-
05-PD changing the zoning on Tracts 4E01 and 4F, Richard Crowley Survey, A-312,
from PD (Planned Development) based on R-5 zoning to PD (Planned Development)
based on TH zoning, located at the northwest corner of SH 360 and Ash Lane.
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, MDC Brookside,
L.P., is proposing to develop an 82 lot, 19 structure townhome project, Brookside at
Bear Creek, on 12.7 acres. The proposed planned development would allow variances
in the reduction of the lot depth from 100 ft. to 85 ft.; reduction in the minimum lot size
from 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,040 sq. ft.; reduction in the front building setback line from 25 ft. to
20 ft.; a reduction in the minimum rear yard from 20 ft. to 10 ft.; and to allow 7 of the 19
structures to exceed the 4 units per structure maximum, not to exceed 6 units per
structure. The variances are being requested because of the creek area traversing the
property from south to north. The resulting common open space will be maintained by
the home owner's association.
The townhomes will be two-story with shared drive access entries to individual two-car
garages. Due to the front setback building line, each home will accommodate off-street
parking for up to four vehicles. Individual lot fencing will be 6 ft. high wrought iron
fencing on all rear lot lines and on side lot lines at the end of each building with masonry
columns located on the property corners. Six foot high wood fencing will be permitted
internally on side lot lines from the structure to the rear fence line. The property will be
surrounded on the southern and western property lines by a 6 ft. high, decorative
wrought iron fence with masonry columns 40 ft. on center. The eastern property
boundary will feature a masonry fence with masonry columns on 40 ft. centers to aid in
noise reduction from the adjacent SH 360. The northern property boundary will be left
open to the adjacent City of Euless Bear Creek Park. The project will also feature 4 ft.
sidewalks internal to the development, including two tie-ins to the adjacent park trail.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Curtis Young, Sage Group, 8003 Jefferson Circle, Colleyville, Texas, spoke in favor of
the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:10 p.m.
In response to a question regarding abandonment of sanitary sewer line easements in
the middle of the property, City Engineer Robert Barker stated that those easements
can be abandoned and the abandonment request would come back to council.
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Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1765 to change the zoning on Tracts 4E01 and 4F, Richard Crowley Survey, A-312,
from PD (Planned Development) based on R-5 zoning to PD (Planned Development)
based on TH zoning, located at the northwest corner of SH 360 and Ash Lane, with the
following condition: Each of the buildings that exceed four units per building, would
include the architectural design features of various roof line, articulation, and exterior
facades.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 06-14-SUP
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1766
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 06-14-
SUP on Lot A43R, Block 1, Oakwood Terrace Addition, for Chop Shop, a motorcycle
repair service, in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at 230
Vine Street #3.
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated that the applicant, Che Eccles,
had been operating the Chop Shop at this location unaware that he needed a specific
use permit. The Chop Shop occupies 1,296 sq. ft. of an existing building located at 230
Vine Street and provides motorcycle repairs and modifications. No work on fuel
systems or on-site painting is provided. The hours of operation are Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Che Eccles, 509 Vine Street, spoke in favor of the request and noted that the business
is a small, one man shop.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1766 on Lot A43R, Block 1, Oakwood Terrace Addition, for Chop Shop, a motorcycle
repair service, in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at 230
Vine Street#3, subject to the following conditions: (1) All of the activity is internal to the
structure and will not negatively impact adjacent property/business owners; (2) No
�.. permanent outdoor display/storage of merchandise; (3) The Fire Marshal has
established that a maximum of twenty gallons of fuel will be allowed, including fuel in
vehicle tanks; (4) Tied to business owner Mr. Che Eccles; and (5) Valid for one year.
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Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 06-18-SUP
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1768
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 06-18-
SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1, Euless Town Center Addition, for Incredible Pizza, an
amusement and recreation service, in PD (Planned Development) based on C-2 zoning,
located at 1201 W. Airport Freeway#400.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that America's Incredible
Pizza Company, represented by Larry Abbe, President, and Marc Poulain, Vice
President of Operations, is proposing to locate in the former 61,599 sq. ft. Burlington
Coat Factory space. The facility will include a buffet restaurant, four separately themed
dining areas, six rental private party rooms, an arcade amusement area, nine hole
miniature golf course, eight lane miniature bowling alley, bumper car area, and electric
go-cart race track.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Marc Poulain, 26907 Sandy Arbor Lane, Katy, Texas, stated they will have a fifties
theme, all of the games are G-rated, and there will be a dress and behavior code. One
uniformed officer will be on-site during peak hours. The hours of operation will be
Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. The game room will stay open for one hour longer. Everyone who enters will
be charged for the buffet and then tickets can be purchased to play the games.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:43 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1768 on Lot 1 R, Block 1, Euless Town Center Addition, for Incredible Pizza, an
amusement and recreation service, in PD (Planned Development) based on C-2 zoning,
located at 1201 W. Airport Freeway #400, with the condition that it be tied to America's
Incredible Pizza Company.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1764 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE NO. 06-02-UDC
Mayor Saleh stated the public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1764
amending Chapter 84, "Unified Development Code", Section 84-181, "Exterior Façade
Requirements", of the Code of Ordinances would be continued to the January 9, 2007,
council meeting.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-1235
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 06-1235 urging the Texas
Legislature not to impose additional limits on the growth of local tax revenues by
injudiciously placing caps on residential appraisals.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, and Brown
Nays: Council Member Tyson
Abstentions: Council Member Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1762
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1762 amending Chapter 54, "Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities," Section 54-1,
and Section 54-56, of the Code of Ordinances regulating the maintenance of trees and
shrubs within and overhanging public right-of-way, with the amendment that Section 2
(d) be changed from 10 days notice to 20 days.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
``� Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT
�.. COUNTY
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve an interlocal agreement with Tarrant
County for the extension of Gateway Boulevard from Centurion Way to Glade Road.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 17 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that there was a combined service of 145 years
celebrated in the fire department tonight, as well as employee of the month. He
thanked Lee Koontz stating it does not happen without outstanding leadership. He
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and said he hoped it would
be a year we could all remember as a very positive time in our lives.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees receiving their service pins and
Paul Smith for being selected employee of the month. He wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Hogg thanked all the employees honored tonight. He wished everyone
a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin stated that Paul Smith has made an impact in a short time, and
noted that it was a well-deserved and rewarding night for the fire department. She
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thanked Ray McDonald for a great Christmas parade and a great Heritage Park
�.- Christmas event. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Miller wished everyone a Merry Christmas, congratulated Paul Smith,
and stated Lee Koontz was the only fire chief he has known in the City of Euless.
Council Member Porterfield stated he was proud of Paul Smith and Lee Koontz and
pleased that the fire department was so well represented with honors tonight. He
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Season.
Council Member Brown stated it was a great night for the fire department and a better
night for the City of Euless. He stated that at every council meeting it is an honor to
witness tremendous people doing great work, and the city is blessed to have the
leaders it has. He thanked Lee Koontz for doing a great job and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mayor Saleh stated the city has a great fire department from top to bottom. She also
said she hears good reports from citizens in the community regarding the fire
department, police department, and all the staff. She announced that David Allen was
selected employee of the year for 2006.
ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib S,leh
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary