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Present:
ITEM
~UPPORT FOR
___ERTIFICATION
OF ALL COACHES
IN YOUTH SPORTS
PROGRAM
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1986
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Mack Garvin
Virginia Moody
Jim Ramsey
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Gene Riddle
Richard Royston
Lee Maness
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Attorney
City Engineer
Public Works Director
Planning/Development Dir.
Finance Director
Absent:
Harold Newman
Marie Hinkle
John Whitney
Councilman
Councilwoman
Purchasing
DISCUSSION
Mr. Wade Parkey, representing the NRH Parks and
Recreation Board, distributed a brochure on the
NYSCA. He related to the Council that the Board
had voted unanimously to implement this program
for all youth sport activities and this was
their recommendation to the City Council. The
discussion that followed pointed out several
problem areas, number one being the time limit
set for mandatory adoption.
Ms. Linda Turk,
from RYA, spoke and indicated that having
the program dictated to them with short
notice, and the fact that it was mandatory,
caused some problems in her organization.
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ASSIGNMENT
Dave Petika
ITEM
-rAVING ASSESSMENTS-
DAVIS MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH
DISCUSSION
It was the consensus of everyone
present that it was a good program
and with further study it could be made
mandatory. The Parks Director and Board
were directed to work with the Executive
Committee of RYA and the Girls Softball
League and work out a mutually agreeable
timetable for for implementation. Action
on this item will be postponed for 30
days to resolve any difficulties.
Reverend Posey, from the Davis Memorial Methodist
Church, appeared before the Council and asked that
the entire assessment and interest due from the
church be waived by the City Council. The City
Attorney advised that this can not legally be done
as the statutes treat this assessment in much the
same way as it does property tax. Therefore, the
Council does not have legal authority to waive
this assessment. It was also pointed out that the
church had 30 days from the time of the assessment
hearing in 1980 to appeal the assessment. It was
determined that the church members present would
present a payment schedule in the open Council
Meeting.
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10/13/86 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
Lee Maness
Page Three
10/13/86 Pre-Council
.rEM DISCUSSION
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ASSIGNMENT
STATUS REPORT BY Mr. Bryan O'Hara, from Sammons Co~unications,
SAMMONS COMMUNICA-
TIONS REGARDING explained the new boxes that are being installed
INSTALLATION OF NEW
CONVERTOR BOXES for cable customers. Mayor Pro Tem Davis questioned
AWARD OF BID
FOR RECREATION
CENTER/LIBRARY
AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
EXP ANS ION
ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FOR
COMPLETION OF
FIRE FACILITIES
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADDITION AND
ALTERATION
MUNICIPAL COURT
UPDATE
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if it would be possible to use the timer on his
VCR with the new box. He was assured that it would
be possible. RNL assured the Council that the new
box had a locking mechanism which is required by the
franchise agreement. This locking mechanism is
electronically controlled as opposed to the
mechanical lock now in use. Councilman Ramsey asked
Mr. O'Hara if he could furnish the Council with a
copy of the schedule used for the change out operation.
Mr. O'Hara said he would furnish it to the Council.
No discussion
RNL briefed the Council on the additional funds
needed for the Fire Facility. No further
discussion.
No discussion
Mayor Echols advised the Council that due
RNL
to the crowded docket the City Judge has
agreed to hold a second trial docket and
~EM
PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
REGARDING
NAMING OF
STREETS, PARKS
AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES
AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 10 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE
TO PERMIT
INCENTIVE INCREASES
IN APARTMENT
ZONING WITH
'T,ANNED
_£VELOPMENT
CONTROLS
DISCUSSION
a second plea docket. Some adjustment in
the Judge's salary may be necessary at a
future date. Discussion followed regarding
North Richland Hills becoming a Court of
Record. The Mayor asked that something be
put on the agenda next time to indicate
the Council's concurrence, that we ask
our state representative to carry a bill
during the next session to allow us to
become a Court of Record. Some members
of the Council voiced concern over this,
however no decision was reached.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis recommended that the City
Attorney draft an ordinance which would set out
the criteria for naming streets and public
facilities after prominent citizens in the City.
Suggested criteria was that the citizen serve at
least 10 years in an elected or appointed position
and that any action required 3/4 majority of the
Council.
The rational for the proposed increase in
apartment density in Planned Development zoning
was explained to the Council. This proposed
change in the Zoning Ordinance will be considered
at the regular Council Meeting.
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10/13/86 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
Rex McEntire
NAN
>4fEM
CHANGE ORDER 115,
CHAPMAN DRIVE
PAVING AND
DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS,
NORTH FORTY
ROAD
NRG SOFTBALL
ASSOCIATION
PROPOSED
BUILDING
OTHER ITEMS
(A)
DISCUSSION
No discussion
It was agreed that this was a good proposal.
No building permit fees would be charged, however,
the City would inspect it as it would any other
building and that the City would retain ownership
of the building.
This was agreed to b)'the
NRGSA.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked that a new Brick
Ordinance for commercial buildings be placed
on the next agenda.
(B) Councilman Ramsey asked that Mayor Pro Tem Davis
(C)
continue to work with the City of Fort Worth in
dealing with the new sewer fee structure. Mayor
Echols stated that the City of Fort Worth will hold a
presentation at the Tarrant County Convention Center
for all customer cities to discuss the new rate
structure.
Councilman Ramsey asked RNL for a report to the
Council on the cost of placing flashing lights at
school crossings.
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10/13/86 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
Dave Petika
Richard Royston
Ginny
Please send
Council a copy
of Riddle's
memo
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(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
DISCUSSION
Councilman Ramsey asked that a resolution
be placed on the agenda for the next Council
Meeting to withdraw from the North Texas
Commission. Subsequently, it was agreed that
this issue be postponed until the November 10th
Meeting.
A brief discussion on purchasing Windbreakers
for members of the Boards/Commissions was held.
It was decided that Councilwoman Moody and
Dennis Horvath will take care of this matter.
Councilman Ramsey asked that RNL furnish
the Council information at the next Council
Meeting about the cost related to increasing
the employees' cost-of-living increase from
2.5% to 4%. He expressed his feelings that
if we are financially able to hire 51 new
employees next year our first obligation
should be to the existing workforce.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested that the lane
markings at Rufe Snow in front of the Stanley
Peskins' development be painted immediately.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked that he be furnished
information of proposed signalization on
Rufe Snow Drive from Loop 820 to Bursey Road.
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10/13/86 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
RNL
Dennis Horvath
Lee Maness
Gene Riddle
Gene Riddle
'ITEM
(I)
Page Seven
10/13/86 Pre-Council
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
Council Ramsey suggested that the City look
John Whitney
into the decorating of the radio tower as a
Christmas tree for the holiday season.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 13, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order October 13, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Mack Garvin
Virginia Moody
Jim Ramsey
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Lee Maness
Gene Riddle
Richard Royston
Dave Petika
Stan Gertz
Richard Albin
Don Bowen
Douglass Davis
Members of the Press
Absent:
Marie Hinkle
Harold Newman
John Whitney
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Ci ty Secretary
Attorney
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Director of Planning
Director of Parks/Recreation
Fire Chief
City Engineer
Planning & Zoning Member
Park & Recreation Board Member
Councilwoman
Councilman
Purchasing Agent
3.
INVOCATION
Councilman Ramsey gave the invocation.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
APPROVED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 22, 1986.
October 13, 1986
Page 2
Motion carried 3-0; Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilman Fisher abstaining
due to absence from the meeting.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
6.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
7.
PZ 86-39 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF RUFE SNOW/CHAPMAN JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACT 3A2, WILLIAM MANN SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1010, FROM C-1 TO C-2 (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND CHAPMAN ROAD)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Arnold Pent, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Pent stated they had requested the C-2 zoning to develop the north end
of the tract. Mr. Pent stated they were working with auto related uses in
the area and some of the property was under contract.
Councilman Ramsey asked Mr. Pent what type of auto venture he was
referring to.
Mr. Pent stated auto supply, auto repair and self-service car wash.
Councilman Ramsey stated that he felt the City was getting into a posture
to where there was going to be universal/commercial zoning. Councilman
Ramsey stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had worked very
diligently establishing criteria and the Zoning Ordinance was very clear
on the objectives that should be in certain classifications. Councilman
Ramsey stated the dilemma he had was that if this request was approved
then it would have to be done for every applicant that requested C-2
zoning.
Mr. Pent stated that as investors they were sensitive to market conditions
and maintained a posture in the market place that would allow equitable
uses for the property. Mr. Pent stated he felt the C-2 zoning flexibility
was needed for the property.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the City was responsive to the needs of the
City and the development. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated there needed to be
October 13, 1986
Page 3
controlled growth in the City; to completely throw the Ordinance out and
say everything was going to be C-2 he had a problem with. Mayor Pro Tern
Davis stated he felt the City's Master Plan was a good plan and he was not
in favor of changing it.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
8.
ORDINANCE NO. 1402
DENIED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to deny
Ordinance No. 1402.
Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilwoman Moody, Councilmen
Ramsey, and Fisher voting for and Councilman Garvin voting against.
9.
PZ 86-40 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF ALAN W. HAMM TO REZONE
LOT BR, BLOCK 11, CLEARVIEW ADDITION,
FROM C-1 TO C-2 (LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND COLORADO BLVD.)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Tom Wilder, representing Alan Hamm, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Wilder stated that at the Planning and Zoning Meeting Mr. Hamm agreed
to restrict a number of uses that were permitted under C-2 zoning. Mr.
Wilder stated they would like to develop a strip shopping center on the
subject tract. Mr. Wilder presented a site plan to the Council.
Councilman Ramsey stated that all of the surrounding property was zoned
C-1. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt that if this request was approved
then the City would have to consider letting all applicants have C-2
zoning. Councilman Ramsey stated this property backed up to residential.
Mr. Wilder stated there was only one home adjacent to the property.
Councilwoman Moody asked if the applicants planned to develop it or was
this speculative zoning.
Mr. Wilder stated the applicant planned to develop the property.
Councilman Fisher stated that maybe the Zoning Ordinance needed to be
reconsidered and a category developed between C-1 and C-2.
Councilman Garvin stated there was residential zoning overlooking this
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Page 4
property and he would not want to be looking at some of the categories
allowed in C-2 zoning.
Mr. Wilder stated they would be willing to consider restricting some of
the uses allowed.
Councilman Garvin stated the applicant might not be the developer of the
property.
Councilman Ramsey stated that if some of the categories in the Zoning
Ordinance were wrong then maybe it should be checked into.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
10.
ORDINANCE NO. 1403
DENIED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to deny Ordinance
No. 1403.
Motion carried 5-0.
11.
PZ 86-41 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST OF CAMPUS HILLS JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACT 3, L.C. WALKER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1653, FROM C-1 AND R-7-MF TO C-2
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY
EAST OF EMERALD HILLS WAY)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Arnold Pent, representing the owners, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Pent stated the property in question was next to the tract presently
owned by E-Systems and was previously the Mangham Airport portion that was
zoned light industrial. Mr. Pent stated this request would eliminate all
of the multi-family on the tract. Mr. Pent showed a map of the property.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. Pent if there were any immediate plans for
the property.
Mr. Pent stated at the present time their plans were for a five-story
office building on the northwest side of the property.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
October 13, 1986
Page 5
12.
ORDINANCE NO. 1404
APPROVED
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve
Ordinance No. 1404.
Motion carried 5-0.
13.
PZ 86-42 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF CAMPUS HILLS JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACT 3, L.C. WALKER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1653, FROM C-1 AND R-7-MF TO I-I
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY
EAST OF EMERALD HILLS WAY)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Arnold Pent, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Pent stated he had no further comments and would be happy to answer
any questions the Council might have.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that part of the property was in the flood
plain and asked if he was aware of the City's Drainage Ordinance.
Mr. Pent stated he was aware of the ordinance and they would comply.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
14.
ORDINANCE NO. 1405
APPROVED
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve
Ordinance No. 1405.
Motion carried 5-0.
October 13, 1986
Page 6
15.
PZ 86-43 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACTS 1, 2 AND 4A, W.A. TRIMBLE SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1520, FROM R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY),
R-7-MF PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY) AND OC
(OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY)
(TRACT 6) (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MEADOW LAKES
DRIVE WEST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Marion Massey, representing the owners, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Massey asked that PZ 86-43, PZ 86-44 and PZ 86-45 be heard together.
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to hear PZ
86-43, PZ 86-44 and PZ 86-45 together.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Massey stated the first request would eliminate all of the
multi-family and the R-2 would have a minimum lot size of 10,400 square
feet and 2,000 minimum square feet houses. Mr. Massey stated PZ 86-44 was
for R-6-T which would be patio homes. Mr. Massey stated PZ 86-45 was to
reconfigure the property needed to construct the golf course to match the
current course layout.
Councilwoman Moody stated she had a concern with the zero lot lines.
Mr. Massey stated they were small lots, but they could be made very
attractive.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
16.
ORDINANCE NO. 1406
APPROVED
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve
Ordinance No. 1406.
Motion carried 5-0.
October 13, 1986
Page 7
17.
PZ 86-44 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACTS 1, 2 AND 4A, W.A. TRIMBLE
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1520, FROM R-7-MF PD
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY) AND OC
(OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) TO R-6-T (TOWNHOUSE)
(TRACT 5) (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
MEADOW LAKES DRIVE WEST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE)
Heard with Item No. 15.
18.
ORDINANCE NO. 1407
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve
Ordinance No. 1407.
Motion carried 5-0.
19.
PZ 86-45 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO REZONE
A PORTION OF TRACTS 1, 2 AND 4A, W.A. TRIMBLE
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1520, FROM OC (OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL),
R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY), AND R-7-MF PD
(MULTI-FAMILY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO
OC (OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) (TRACTS 1 AND 2) (LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF MEADOW LAKES DRIVE WEST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE)
Heard with Item No. 15.
20.
ORDINANCE NO. 1408
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve
Ordinance No. 1408.
Motion carried 5-0.
21.
SO 86-12 REQUEST OF FIRST AMERICAN SAVINGS
BANC FOR "MESSAGE SIGN"
APPROVED
Mr. Sam Ackins, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Ackins stated they were organizing a new savings and loan. Mr. Ackins
stated that at the present time they had a temporary building on the
site. Mr. Ackins stated they expected to open in November and occupy the
temporary building until the permanent building was built. Mr. Ackins
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Page 8
stated they proposed a sign that would be appropriate for the permanent
building. Mr. Ackins stated the sign would be located on Airport Freeway
directly across from the Bedford-Euless Road underpass. Mr. Ackins stated
he understood that the Council had to approve the sign because of the
message board.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he understood the height of the sign was to be
40 feet.
Mr. Ackins stated that was right.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked how high that would be compared to car level.
Mr. Ackins stated it was the minimum height to catch the eye of the person
driving on the freeway; approximately the same height as the North Texas
Bank sign.
Councilman Ramsey asked if anyone could recall why the Council had to
approve the message part of the sign.
Mr. Line stated that the Council had to approve all billboard permits and
not because it was a message board.
Mr. Royston stated he could not speak to the intent, but the Sign
Ordinance said no blinking or flashing lights.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, second by Councilwoman Moody, to approve SO
86-12.
Motion carried 5-0.
22.
SO 86-13 REQUEST OF D & G ADVERTISING FOR BILLBOARD SIGN
DENIED
Mr. George Farris, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Farris stated they met all of the criteria of the Sign Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated this was one more billboard he felt the City
did not need. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt billboards were
unsightly and the City already had plenty of them. Mayor Pro Tern Davis
stated that the sign might advertise local businesses, but many times they
did not. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated there were several pole signs there
already - each restaurant had one and he felt it would be taking from the
businesses already located there.
Councilman Ramsey stated he had a problem with the safety factor.
Councilman Ramsey stated that according to the Star Telegram analysis, the
way people drove on the freeways and looking for a billboard to find
dinner, he felt locating a billboard in this spot would be asking for
trouble.
Mr. Farris stated the sign would not necessarily be advertising a
restaurant.
October 13, 1986
Page 9
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to deny SO 86-13.
Motion carried 5-0.
23.
GN 86-101 SUPPORT FOR CERTIFICATION
OF ALL COACHES IN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-39
POSTPONED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to postpone
Resolution No. 86-39 until November 10, 1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
24.
GN 86-108 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT INCENTIVE
INCREASES IN APARTMENT ZONING WITH PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS,
ORDINANCE NO. 1409
DENIED
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor to please come forward.
Mr. Line stated the proposed ordinance would modify the maximum unit
density allowed on planned development multi-family sites. Mr. Line
stated the intent of the ordinance would be to allow an incentive increase
in the maximum density of units when the planned development site plan was
submitted and approved by the Commission and the City Council.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols called for anyone
wishing to speak in opposition.
Councilwoman Moody stated that a lot of thought went into the Zoning
Ordinance in regard to the density on multi-family sites. Councilwoman
Moody stated she felt the City would be compromising by increasing the
density. Councilwoman Moody stated she was opposed to the ordinance.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had worked with the Planning and Zoning
Commission as a liaison when the Zoning Ordinance was written and he would
be the first to defend it. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the Council
needed to look at the controls they would have with this ordinance. Mayor
Pro Tern Davis stated the only difference in this ordinance and the
original one was four units per acre. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that the
control the Council would have would be such as the location of the
buildings, landscaping, etc.
Councilman Fisher stated he was in favor of planned development if there
were a way to hold the developer to it. Councilman Fisher stated he was
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Page 10
not in favor of 20 units per acre.
Councilman Ramsey stated he felt the City had apartments under control at
the present time. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt the ordinance did have
a merit but he was not in favor of it.
Councilwoman Moody stated that in response to Mayor Pro Tern Davis'
statement some of the things sounded very attractive as to what the
developer could be held to in planned development. The Council had been
known to be flexible and fair minded. Councilwoman Moody stated that each
case was looked at individually and she did not think the City had to go
to a carte blanch on multi-family property.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the Council would not get the chance to see the
individual case or see a particular project because a variance could not
be granted until this section of the Zoning Ordinance was changed.
Mayor Echols stated he felt the planned development was an option the City
needed.
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to deny Ordinance
No. 1409.
Motion carried 3-2; Councilwoman Moody and Councilmen Ramsey, and Fisher
voting for and Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilman Garvin voting against.
*25.
GN 86-109 BANK WIRE TRANSFER CONTRACTS,
RESOLUTION NOS. 86-44 AND 86-45
APPROVED
26.
GN 86-110 PAVING ASSESSMENTS - DAVIS MEMORIAL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mayor Echols stated the City Staff and the Administrative Staff of the
Church had attempted to resolve this problem. Mayor Echols stated the
Church was requesting the Council to waive the interest on the assessment
on the subject property.
Dr. Dean Posey, representing Davis Memorial United Methodist Church,
appeared before the Council.
Dr. Posey stated he felt that the City had not lost any money and
requested the Council to waive the interest.
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to waive the
interest.
Mr. McEntire advised the Council they could not waive the interest because
it would be like waiving taxes.
October 13, 1986
Page 11
Councilman Ramsey stated there were several citizens and businesses that
had been assessed with interest and he felt the Council should stand
behind the policies.
After further discussion, Councilwoman Moody withdrew her motion and Mayor
Pro Tern Davis withdrew his second.
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, that the
$12,337.38 assessment be paid by October 15, 1986 and the balance of the
lien ($3,210.36) be paid without interest in five equal annual
installments beginning on May 24, 1987 with a like payment due on or
before May 24th of each calendar year thereafter until fully paid.
*27.
GN 86-111 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR RECORDS
DOCUMENTS AND RESEARCH,
ORDINANCE NO. 1410
APPROVED
*28.
GN 86-112 AWARD OF BID FOR RECREATION
CENTER/LIBRARY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION
APPROVED
*29.
GN 86-113 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR
COMPLETION OF FIRE FACILITIES
APPROVED
*30.
GN 86-114 POLICE DEPARTMENT ADDITION AND ALTERATION
APPROVED
*31.
GN 86-115 NRG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION PROPOSED BUILDING
APPROVED
*32.
PU 86-26 AWARD CONTRACT FOR
IBM COMPUTER EXPANSION COMPONENTS,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-43
APPROVED
*33.
PU 86-27 OFFICE SUPPLIES - AWARD CONTRACT TO
GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLY
APPROVED
*34.
PU 86-28 REJECTION OF BIDS FOR
LOTS 14, 15, 16 BRIARWOOD ESTATES
APPROVED
October 13, 1986
Page 12
*35.
PW 86-26 RAILROAD CROSSING AT SMITHFIELD ROAD
AND ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY
APPROVED
*36.
PW 86-27 CHANGE ORDER #5, CHAPMAN DRIVE PAVING
AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, NORTH FORTY ROAD
APPROVED
*37.
PAY 86-21 PAY ESTIMATE #11 AND FINAL,
MORGAN MEADOWS EAST DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
38.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
MR. CHARLES PARISH, PARISH HOMES
RE: SIGN ORDINANCE
Mr. Charles Parish, 5505-B Davis Blvd., appeared before the Council.
Mr. Parish stated the City IS Sign Ordinance had been in effect since 1983
and until now he had no problems with the ordinance. Mr. Parish stated in
the past the policy had been that no directional signs would be removed on
the weekends and holidays. Mr. Parish stated there had been so many signs
erected that it had gotten out of hand and he would like to apologize for
the abuse. Mr. Parish stated that without the directional signs to
advertise their various housing projects it was hard to promote their
subdivision. Mr. Parish stated that the City of Arlington had a policy
for weekend builder advertisement that he would like for the City to
review.
Mayor Echols advised this would be taken under advisement and the City
Staff would like into the possibility of establishing a policy of weekend
builder advertisement.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would like to request that Mr. Parish work
with the City Staff on coming up with a workable policy.
Mr. Parish stated he would be willing to work with the Staff, but would
like to see it in an ordinance rather than a policy.
Ms. Margaret Bartley, 7721 Nor East, appeared before the Council.
Ms. Bartley stated she walked two miles every day and would like to see
the City enforce the leash law. Ms. Bartley stated she had almost been
attacked several times. Ms. Bartley stated these were not stray dogs.
Ms. Bartley stated that people were not abiding by the leash law.
October 13, 1986
Page 13
39.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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