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Present:
ITEM
PROGRESS REPORT
ON MASTER PLAN -
GEORGE TUCKER
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 14, 1984
Dan Ecbols
Ricbard Davis
Jim Ramsey
Dick Fisber
Marie Hinkle
J.C. Hubbard
Jim Kenna
Virginia Moody
Harold Newman
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvatb
Rex McEntire
Gene Riddle
Marjorie Nasb
George Tucker
DISCUSSION
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Council person-elect
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Public Works/Utility Director
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
George Tucker briefed tbe Council on tbe status of
tbe Master Plan development. Drainage and trans-
portation appeared to be tbe most pressing concern
among citizens wbo attend tbe Town Hall Meetings.
George requested Council autborization to proceed
witb tbe master plan. He requested $5,400 for
contract printing and map drawings. After a brief
discussion it was determined tbat RNL, working
witb Jobn Whitney and George Tucker, will contract
for tbis work. George Tucker also indicated tbat
Joe Bill Fox bas been appointed to coordinate tbe
Master Plan for tbe BISD.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Closed due to subject matter.
TO DISCUSS
PERSONNEL, LAND
AND/OR LITIGATION
ASSIGNMENT
RNL
FolÏÕW up
ITEM
DISCUSSION ON
LEASE OF LAND
FOR GOLF COURSE
(AGENDA ITEM IIS3)
DISCUSSION OF
RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING
POTHOLE BILL
(AGENDA ITEM #49)
DISCUSSION
RNL briefed tbe Council on Item IIS3, lease of City
property for City golf course. Tbere was no concerns
expressed.
RNL briefed tbe Council on Item 149, Pot Hole Bill.
Councilman Kenna, among otbers, voiced opposition
to paragrapb (3) on tbe second page. It was
determined tbat in open Council session tbe second
balf of tbat paragrapb be deleted. (as it refers
to increasing motor vebicle license fees as
necessary).
DISCUSSION OF Tbere was a brief discussion on Item #SI on library
LIBRARY MATERIALS
FINE POLICY fines. Tbe Council bad no objection to tbis policy
(AGENDA ITEM IIS1)
cbange.
DISCUSSION OF Item 116 & 8 were combined and tbe status of tbe CIP
RECONSTRUCTION OF
PALOMAR DRIVE work was discussed. Tbe Mayor briefed tbe Council
FROM ROBERTA TO
SUSAN LEE tbat we are now able to obtain 2 or 3 more easements
(AGENDA ITEM #S2)
CIP COMMITTEE
REPORT
on tbe Morgan Meadows East Project and be felt like
progress was being made. Mayor Pro Tem Davis and
Councilman Ramsey briefly discussed action taken
at tbe May Iltb CIP Meeting. Reconstruction of
Palomar is on tbe Agenda tbis evening and $27,000
is to be appropriated from unspecified funds.
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ASSIGNMENT
RNL
Jeanette
Please draft
letter to
legislators and
TML for Mayor's
signature. Point
out non-support
for license fee
increase.
Jeanette
Advise Tiffany
Ricbard Albin
_ ITEM
DISCUSSION OF
ORDINANCE
REGULATING FOOD
SERVICE
SANITATION
DISCUSSION OF
SCHEDULING A
WORK SESSION
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DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
Rufe Snow street ligbting was discussed and tbis item Dennis
will be on tbe next regularly scbeduled Council Meeting.
Councilman Ramsey distributed a proposed policy on tbe
purcbase of easements and asked tbat tbey be returned
witb corrections no later tban June 4tb. Mayor Pro
Tem Davis and RNL briefed tbe Council on financing of
a proposed sewer line in Watauga and tbe pending bond
sale.
RNL discussed tbe Ordinance regulating food service
NAN
sanitation. Rex McEntire will present a cbange to tbis
ordinance in open Council Meeting.
It was determined tbat a Council work session would
be beld in Corpus Cbristi at tbe Mayors and Councilmen
Convention.
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 - MAY 14, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order May 14, 1984,
at 7:30 p.m.
2.
Dan Echols
Jim Ramsey
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
J.C. Hubbard
Jim Kenna
Harold Newman
Mayor
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Present:
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Gene Riddle
Richard Albin
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Director Public Works/Utilities
City Engineer
Marjorie Nash
George Tucker
Planning & Zoning Comm.
Planning & Zoning Comm.
Press:
Mark England
David Doremus
Mid Cities Daily News
Northeast Chronicle
3.
The invocation was given by Councilman Ramsey.
4.
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna,
to approve the minutes of the April 23rd, 1984 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that on page 18, third paragraph
the vote should have stated "Mayor Echols voting for to break
the tie."
Motion carried 6-0. Councilwoman Hinkle abstaining due to
absence.
Mayor Echols advised that he would proceed, at this time,
with an item that was not on the agenda.
Mayor Echols asked Councilman Hubbard to go to the podium.
Mayor Echols presented out-going Councilman Hubbard with a
plaque in recognition of four years of service to the City as
a Councilman.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 1984
APPROVED
Mayor Echols expressed his personal appreciation to Mr.
Hubbard for all the time he had spent. J.C. served as the
liaison to the Park and Recreation Committee and did a lot to
help the development of the parks.
Councilman Fisher read the following letter from RYA to Mr.
Hubbard:
May 14, 1984
Dear Mayor and Council:
I would like, on behalf of the Richland Youth Association, to
thank the out-going Council and most especially Mr. Hubbard
for their support of the youth of North Richland Hills. J.C.
has been a friend of RYA for years and spent much of his own
time to help me with the City's involvement with the RYA
programs and also the surrounding cities of Richland Hills
and Watauga. RYA appreciated his efforts over the years and
would like to give J.C. this plaque as a token of our
appreciation.
Yours truly,
Bobby Cunningham
President, RYA
Mr. Hubbard stated "I would like to say to this Council and
the Mayor that it has been a privilege and honor to work
with them and I think we went a long way in the past four
years. The City is on the road to being one of the greatest
with the Council that set forth. We have the City Staff that
has been selected by this Council that I think is unequalled
anywhere in the nation. They are going to continue and I
feel confident that this Council will continue the paths that
have been set the past four years and I would like to say to
the citizen's of North Richland Hills that you and I and most
everyone in this audience have fought wars to make this a
democratic country where people could express their views in
elections, at polls, and in meetings. I respect their
position and I have fought before to give these people and
myself their right and I would do it again. Therefore, I
appreciate the efforts that they have done for me. I
appreciate that they went to the polls and voted the
selection of their choice and I hope all of you the best of
luck."
5.
Mr. McEntire presented the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, on the 28th of April, 1984, being the fourth
Saturday in April, the run-off election was held within the
corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas,
for the election of City Council Place Four; and
WHEREAS, the following candidates for the office received
the number of votes shown opposite their names as follows:
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CONS IDERATION OF
RESOLUTION CANVASSING
THE RUN-OFF ELECTION
FOR PLACE FOUR
APPROVED
NAME OF CANDIDATE
OFFICE NUMBER OF VOTES
Virginia Moody
Jim Grotjan
Council Place Four 357
Council Place Four 267
WHEREAS, as provided in the City Charter of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas, it is the duty of the City
Council to canvass the returns and declare the results of said
election; and it appearing that the following candidate should
be declared elected to the office:
OFFICE
Council Place Four
DULY ELECTED OFFICIAL
Virginia Moody
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that the following
candidate for the office having received a majority number of
votes in the office, be and she is hereby declared elected to
the office named below for and during the term of two years or
until the next duly constituted election is held in said City,
being the first Saturday in April, 1986:
OFFICE
Council Place Four
DULY ELECTED OFFICIAL
Virginia Moody
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May,
being Councilpersons present and
persons voting for the passage and adoption hereof
Councilpersons voting against the passage
adoption hereof.
1984, there
Council-
and
and
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
approve Resolution No. 84-15.
Motion carried 6-0.
6.
Mr. McEntire administered the following Oath of Office:
I, , do solemnly swear (or
affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the
office of (City Councilman/ Councilwoman or Mayor) of the
City of North Richland Hills, State of Texas, and will, to
the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State;
and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not
directly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed nor
promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or
promised any public office or employment as a reward for the
giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was
elected. So help me God.
Mayor Echols recognized Mrs. Virginia Moody's family.
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OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Echols advised that Councilman Kenna has already taken
the Oath of Office.
Mayor Echols explained the purpose of the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Echols asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to speak regarding one of the items on the Consent
Agenda.
There was no one present wishing to speak on any of the
items on the Consent Agenda.
7. Mayor Pro Tern Davis removed items #49, 50, 52 and 53 from
the Consent Agenda.
8. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Newman to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
9. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
table this item.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Echols advised the Council that he had a request from
Mr. Charles Evans to move Item #58 to this point of the agenda.
58. Mr. Charles Evans, Attorney, Hurst, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Evans stated that approximately 2 months ago he came
before the Council on Kingswood Estates, discussing two
property owners who the Council had requested to give a letter
stating that it was alright with them that the water would run
onto their property. Mr. Evans stated that at that time he
advised the Council that we would return before the Council to
give a progress report. Mr. Evans stated that the main piece
of property is being controlled by an attorney by the name of
Walter Cook, who controls the Cook Estate Trust, which is
holding that property as such. Mr. Evans stated that it is
under contract and that it was under contract two months ago.
Mr. Evans stated that there were basically three owners of the
property other than the trust and they had offered to work
with him to lease it, purchase it or do whatever was
necessary. Mr. Evans stated that his client needed 6 inches
of water flow, about 30 feet long, according to the Engineer.
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May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
REMOVING ITEMS (S)
FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
CONS IDERATION OF
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM (S) INDICATED
BY ASTERISK (34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 51, 54, 55, &
56)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
APPOINTMENTS TO
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
TABLED
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
Mr. Evans stated that Walter Cook could not make a decision.
The owners will not make a decision because it is under
contract to be purchased and that there is still kind of a
quazior position at this time on that particular piece of
property. Mr. Evans stated that he was optimistic that
something could be worked out. The other piece of property is
owned by an attorney by the name of Roy Davis. Mr. Evans
stated that they had agreed on everything that Mr. Davis
requested but he still refused to sign the letter because
someone within the City had told him he could not keep horses
there. Mr. Evans stated that this was the progress, that the
two letters still have not been signed. His client still
remains ready, willing and able to give the City whatever is
necessary, hold harmless, any type of contract to take any
liability away from the City. Mr. Evans stated that he would
come back before the Council at a later date, or talk to the
Staff or whatever the Council preferred.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. McEntire if a hold harmless
letter would be enforceable.
Mr. McEntire state that it can be done, however it would waive
some of the provisions of that particular ordinance. The
thing that the Council should be reminded of is that if you do
this in order to secure it you are going to, in effect, do
away with the value of that property. If you secure it with
the property itself you will probably get some protection on
it for a period of years if you have someone to back it up.
Mr. Echols asked Mr. Evans if they planned to proceed with
those items.
Mr. Evans stated yes, and he would give the Council an update
at a later date.
Ms. Mary Morgan, 3640 Wendell, appeared before the Council.
Ms. Morgan stated she had lived at 3640 Wendell since 1971.
Ms. Morgan stated there was a storm drain that emptied in her
back yard and she had been before the City Council several
times with the problem. Ms. Morgan presented the Council with
copies of minutes from previous meetings where they had
presented the problem and also copies of letters from former
mayors and City staff. Ms. Morgan stated that she would like
for the Council to take the City Engineers' 19' recommendation
and put a pipe in and let it drain to the creek.
Mayor Echols stated that he didn't know for sure if the
Council could take immediate action, but would look into it
and get an update with the current City Engineer regarding
cost for escalation since 1973 to see what could be done to
alleviate the problem. Mayor Echols advised Ms. Morgan that
someone would be contacting her to make an appointment and at
that time they would look at it, bring in the Public Works
Director and Assistant City Manager to see what could be done.
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May 14, 1984
Mr. Jerry Unkart, 3636 Wendell, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Unkart stated he moved to the property in July of 1983
and his property adjoined Mary's. Mr. Unkart stated that he
was not aware of the problem until he had purchased two loads
of top soil for his back yard and it all ended up in Fossil
Creek Park. Mr. Unkart showed the Council pictures of the
drainage in his back yard. Mr. Unkart stated he would like
for the Council to give him and his neighbors the relief they
needed.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Line to introduce a new Staff Member.
Mr. Line introduced Mr. Dave Patika the new Parks and
Recreation Director the the City of North Richland Hills.
10. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this item to please come forward.
Mr. Jack Roseberry, 8912 Martin, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Roseberry stated that this property was located on the
west side of Smithfield Road just south of Odell Street.
Mr. Roseberry stated he purchased the property for tax
purposes. Mr. Roseberry stated he first became acquainted
with the property when one of the City Staff Members, who was
no longer with the City, approached him on buying the property.
Mr. Roseberry stated there were several old buildings that
had been red-tagged, several drainage problems and all kinds
of other problems. Mr. Roseberry stated he applied for
commercial zoning, which was turned down by Planning and
Zoning. Mr. Roseberry stated that about six months later the
new Zoning Map came out showing the property in question as
being zoned C-2 (Commercial). Mr. Roseberry stated he came
to the City Hall and talked with Mr. Riddle and asked if the
zoning had been changed and he stated it had been changed.
Mr. Roseberry stated he understood that he had commercial
zoning. Mr. Roseberry stated he hired an Engineer to do the
platting process and he received a call from the Staff that
there were problems, there was a mistake on the map. Mr.
Roseberry stated he went back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and was turned down the second time. Mr.
Roseberry stated all he wanted to do was make use of the
property. It had commercial zoning on either side of it.
Mr. Roseberry stated the property was not fit for residential
or local retail and it needed a commercial zoning. Mr.
Roseberry stated he felt the best use of the property would
be small offices with warehouses in back.
Mr. Lee Bonham, 8920 Martin Road, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Bonham stated he was a partner with Mr. Roseberry. Mr.
Bonham stated that if the Council would look at the property
that they had developed they could see they had enhanced the
property around it and that was what they were trying to do
on this particular property.
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May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL
HEARING - PZ 84-19,
REQUEST OF JACK
ROSEBERRY TO REZONE
TRACTS 2H, 2H1 &
2H1A, JOHN MC COMAS
SURVEY, ABSTRACT
1040, FROM
AGRICULTURE TO C-2
(COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF
SMITHFIELD ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 213
FEET SOUTH OF ODELL
STREET)
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
11. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 84-19, Ordinance No. 1117.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if Mr. Roseberry could give an
example of what type of office warehouse he planned to
build.
Mr. Roseberry stated there would be office space in front
and warehouse storage in back.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked what type of businesses would be
leasing the buildings.
Mr. Roseberry stated they hoped to lease to small contractors.
Councilman Kenna stated he had seen the property in question and
there had been an improvement since Mr. Roseberry had bought
it.
Motion carried 7-0.
12. Mayor Echols opened the Public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. A. T. Adcock, 904 Houston Street, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Adcock stated he represented Mr. Rust and himself.
Mr. Adcock stated they wanted to build single family homes
on the property in question. Mr. Adcock stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission had previously approved this request,
but when it went to the Council it was denied. Mr. Adcock
stated there was a lot of problems in connection with the
property and that would be addressed with the platting.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
Ms. Sandra Henderson, 6817 Little Ranch Road, appeared before
the Council.
Ms. Henderson stated she was against this request at the
present time. She thought the houses would be fine if the
problem of flooding was taken care of first. Ms. Henderson
stated she did not think anyone on the Council would want
flood water in their homes every time it rained. Mrs.
Henderson stated the flooding was basically because of the
development that was north of Little Ranch Road.
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May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-19
ORDINANCE NO. 1117
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-12, REQUEST OF
JAMES RUST & A.T.
ADCOCK TO REZONE
TRACT 7, WILLIAM COX
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 321,
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY)
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF
HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND
MEADOW ROAD)
Mr. Bob Willard, 7608 Hightower, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Willard stated that he felt the request should be denied
because of the drainage problem in the area. Mr. Willard
stated the streets were also in very bad condition. Mr.
Willard stated he felt there should be no more development in
the area until the drainage and streets were taken care of,
and would like to see larger houses built.
Mr. Grady Buck, 7629 Hightower, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Buck stated that his property adjoined the property in
question. Mr. Buck stated that as previously mentioned, and
as reflected in the previous minutes, this has been a long
process. The issues have been brought up again tonight and
the City says let's go ahead and develop, we will take care
of the problem. It's the City's responsibility, don't worry
about it. Mr. Buck stated that he felt, that for some
reason, the City had not done their job and all they asked
for was protection. Mr. Buck stated that he had noticed,
from the papers in the last few weeks, that progress had been
made in obtaining easements from the homeowners involved. Mr.
Buck stated that another issue that had not been addressed
were the streets. Hightower had been improved, but you could
not get to Hightower because the streets leading to Hightower
were two lane roads. Mr. Buck stated a two lane country lane
could not handle approximately 200 cars. Mr. Buck stated that
he thought larger homes should be built and that the City
Council should protect the adjacent homeowners.
Mr. Jim Keating, 6824 Little Ranch Road, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Keating stated he had talked with a number of residents
in this particular community, Morgan Meadows, and they were
not against the development as desired by Mr. Rust and Mr.
Adcock. Mr. Keating stated they felt adequate drainage
should be insured before the development was approved. Mr.
Keating stated he was presently working with a drainage
problem in Morgan Meadows and hopefully there would not be a
re-occurence of what happened when Windcrest water was dumped
on the property, as adequate drainage had not be provided.
Councilman Ramsey stated he would like to publicly thank Mr.
Keating for his help in obtaining easements in that area.
Mr. Charles Brooks, 6809 Little Ranch Road, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Brooks stated he appreciated the work that was being done
in the area but felt no development should be approved until
the drainage was worked out.
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May 14, 1984
Mr. Steve Woodall, 7605 Hightower, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Woodall stated he would like to further stress the street
conditions in the area. Mr. Woodall stated the property on
Chapman was being fully developed and a lot of traffic was
being added to the area. Mr. Woodall stated he was told by
previous Councils, when the situation on schools was brought
up, that the Birdville School District had been contacted and
they got no help at all. Mr. Woodall stated the entire
Council was responsible for the operation of the City. Mr.
Woodall stated that there was a progress report on the Master
Plan this evening and if a Master Plan was developed, do not
continue to be bullheaded. Let the Master Plan be developed
and incorporate some things that would eliminate some of the
short comings. Mr. Woodall stated there was a lot of people
in the area concerned with the size of the homes being built,
the streets, and the drainage. Mr. Woodall stated he would
appreciate it if the Council would take all the concerns into
consideration.
Mayor Echols stated that the Master Plan was trying to work
out the thoroughfares and had been discussed at all three of
the meetings. Mayor Echols stated that Hightower Street had
been reviewed as a collector street going all the way
through. Mayor Echols stated the only way Hightower could go
through was if the City could get a dedication from the
developer. Mayor Echols stated easements were going to be
necessary to get the thoroughfare in place. Mayor Echols
stated that unless the zoning was approved the developer
would not dedicate the right-of-way for the street. Mayor
Echols stated that there could be some advantages from this
zoning at this point in time, if the City could make sure the
homeowners felt they had adequate protection in terms of
drainage, traffic and the size of the homes. Mayor Echols
asked Mr. Woodall if he would feel comfortable if the City
could provide the homeowners with the assurance that progress
was being made in the direction of better thoroughfares and
drainage.
Mr. Woodall stated that if there was anything he could do to
help he would. Mr. Woodall stated he was not opposed to
Hightower being extended and was not opposed to the type of
houses being built. Mr. Woodall stated he would like to see
larger homes built.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Woodall if he would be happy if the
developer offered a buffer zone of 1,800 square foot homes
and the remaining 1,600 square feet.
Mr. Woodall stated he would be very willing to discuss it.
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May 14, 1984
Mr. Bob Willard, 7608 Hightower, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Willard stated that drainage and streets had been brought
to his attention by several of the Council Members in
discussions on development. The only way the street
conditions could be improved was through a bond issue. Mr.
Willard stated a bond election would have to be held to
provide the funds for Hightower and Chapman.
Mayor Echols stated there was a possibility that Chapman
could be taken care of by bond monies but probably not
Hightower.
Mr. Willard stated larger homes could be built but that still
would not address the major issues.
Mr. Christina Fugler, 7613 Hightower, appeared before the
Council.
Ms. Fugler stated that her home had not been flooded but some
of her neighbors houses had. Mrs. Fugler stated that in 1981
she was stranded in her car for five hours and could not get
home because of the streets. Ms. Fugler stated that what
they were asking for was priorities. Which should come
first? The development, the drainage, the streets or the
drainage, streets then the homes. Mrs. Fugler stated that
since the Master Plan had not been presented, how could the
Council make a decision.
Mayor Echols stated that the Council felt strongly that the
priorities must be addressed. Mayor Echols stated the
priority that would be number one in this particular
situation, in his opinion, was the drainage. Mayor Echols
stated right-of-ways would have to be obtained before the
streets could be built.
Ms. Fugler stated that the City could say that in two years
the street was going to be built, but what about the citizen
that lived there now.
Mayor Echols stated this development was not going to happen
over night. Mayor Echols stated the developers were going to
have to spend a lot of money on the drainage and dedicate
land for the street extension.
Ms. Fugler stated the people in the area wanted to cooperate,
but what they did not want was more of what they had in the
past. Ms. Fugler asked if any of the rezoning ordinances
were approved tonight, was the Planning and Zoning Commission
going to completely re-do some of their plans on the Master
Plan.
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May 14, 1984
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated no, because the Planning and Zoning
Commission had already made a recommendation to the Council.
It had to go through the Commission first. Mayor Pro Tern
Davis stated the Commission knew what recommendations they had
made to the Council and the recommendations were kept to keep
the land use and thoroughfare map up to date.
Mr. Mervyn Newman, 6916 Little Ranch Road, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Newman stated that his daughter had almost drowned in the
flood water and not only were people losing their homes to
flood water, but when you lose lives that was a lot more
serious. Mr. Newman stated he would like to see the drainage
problem taken care of before the property was developed.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Echols called a fifteen minute recess.
Mayor Echols called the meeting back to order. The same
Council Members and Staff were present as recorded at the
beginning of the meeting.
13. Mayor Echols advised the Council that there was a legal
petition against this request and would require a 3/4 vote
of the Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to
approve PZ 84-12, Ordinance No. 1118, with the stipulation
that lots and/or houses adjacent to Briarwood Estates have a
minimum square footage of 1,800 square feet and that no
development begin until Morgan Meadows East drainage channel
was complete.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked the developer if he could accept the
stipulation.
Mr. Adcock stated that he felt his request was not out of
order and did comply with the Ordinance of the City, he had
made concession and would accept the stipulations.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the City was closer than it had
been in the two and a half years he had been on the Council,
of finally acquiring the easements to get Morgan Meadows done
and he felt it was imminent that the easements be obtained and
also that the drainage channel would be done in the near
future.
Mr. Adcock asked if someone could identify the near future.
Page 11
May 14, 1984
RECESS
BACK TO ORDER
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-12
ORDINANCE 1118
APPROVE
Mayor Echols stated that when he asked the Council to give an
assurance that $700,000 would be put back into that particular
item, Morgan Meadows East Drainage Project, if the easements
could be obtained. Mayor Echols stated he was asked how long
it would take and he advised the Council that if he could not
do it in six weeks he could not do it. Mayor Echols stated he
was reminded that three weeks has passed and once the
easements were obtained then it would be up to the City
Engineer to do the engineering work on the channel, and he did
not think it would take long. Mayor Echols asked Mr. Albin
what time estimate he would make.
Mr. Albin stated he estimated six months.
Motion carried 7-0.
14. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Herman Smith, 2510 Norwood, Hurst, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Smith stated that the property in question fronted on
Airport Freeway Service Road, and east of Oakridge. Mr.
Smith stated there was no opposition to the request at the
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Mayor Echols asked what type of development was planned.
Mr. Smith stated he had interest in other properties in the
area. Mr. Smith stated that the property on the east side of
Oakridge did not have deed restrictions against it. Mr. Smith
stated the property to the west of Oakridge still had deed
restrictions but he understood a petition had been signed by
the property owners in the area to have the restrictions
removed. Mr. Smith stated there was a home on lot 3 and it
could be remodeled and used for an office until such time as
the Master Plan was completed for the whole project.
Mayor Echols asked if all of it met the C-1 commercial
requirements.
Mr. Smith stated yes.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
Mrs. Myrtis Byrd, 8020 Little Dude Court, appeared before the
Council.
Page 12
May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-24, REQUEST OF
HERMAN SMITH TO
REZONE LOTS 3 & 13,
BLOCK A, RICHLAND
OAKS ADDITION FROM
R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY)
TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL)
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF AIRPORT
FREEWAY BETWEEN
OAKRIDGE TERRACE AND
MESA VERDA)
Mrs. Byrd stated this was not the lot she thought it was, that
this one would have to be built up. Mrs. Byrd stated her
concern was flooding and asked how the drainage would affect
the people down stream from the property.
Mr. Albin stated that any development that occurred in that
water-shed was going to increase the flood level. Mr. Albin
stated the area being discussed was located on the fringe of
the 100 year flood plain. Based on existing conditions it
appeared to him that it would have to be elevated some, based
on the latest maps from the Corp. of Engineers showing the
limits of the 100 year flood plain. Mr. Albin stated the run-
off that would be generated would be very small.
Mrs. Byrd asked that the Council take the homeowners into
consideration.
Mr. Thomas Snodgrass, 4904 Mesa Verde, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Snodgrass stated he had lived at the present address for
27 years and he did have deed restrictions.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Snodgrass how close he was to the
property asking to be rezoned.
Mr. Snodgrass stated he was not within 200 feet, but objected
to the property being pieced up.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the City could not enforce deed
restrictions. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that the City's
obligation was to look at the best use of the land.
Mr. Snodgrass stated he understood the City could not enforce
the deed restrictions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
15. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 84-24, Ordinance No. 1119.
Motion carried 7-0.
Page 13
May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-24
ORDINANCE NO. 1119
APPROVED
16. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Victor Garcia, Architect for the project, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Garcia stated this request was an extent ion of the first
phase, which was approved. Mr. Garcia stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission approved this subject to an emergency
easement through the TESCO right-of-way, as all weather road
access for the Fire Department. Mr. Garcia showed a site plan
of the property and the emergency egress.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Garcia if Item #2 of the Engineers
letter posed a problem for him.
Mr. Garcia stated no.
Councilman Ramsey asked what he wanted to do with the property
that could not be done in commercial zoning.
Mr. Garcia stated they proposed to put townhouses in and the
land had no access to Davis. The only access would be from
Irish Drive.
Mayor Echols asked if the Fire Department had approved the
egress as being adequate for turn-around.
Mr. Garcia stated yes.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission's minutes showed this was approved subject to the
modification of the plans to show brick construction. Mayor
Pro Tern Davis asked if the buildings would be brick as
required by the Brick Ordinance.
Mr. Garcia stated they would meet the Brick Ordinance.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
17. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to
approve PZ 84-25, Ordinance 1120.
Motion carried 7-0.
Page 14
May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-25, REQUEST OF
NASSAR SHAFIPOUR TO
REZONE A PORTION OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RED
GATE ADDITION FROM
C-l (COMMERCIAL) TO
PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) (LOCATED
EAST OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD, WEST OF
IRISH DRIVE, BOUNDED
ON THE NORTH OF TESCO
EASEMENT, AND
APPROXIMATELY 600
FEET NORTH OF EMERALD
HILLS WAY)
CONS IDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 84-25
ORDINANCE NO. 1120
APPROVED
18. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Bob Hampton, Attorney representing the Parker Family,
principal behind First Trends, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Hampton stated the Parkers wanted to put in a Mexican
type restaurant, specializing in chicken. Mr. Hampton stated
they wanted to sell beer and margarita's.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Hampton if he was aware that the permit
would have to be issued in a specific name.
Mr. Hampton replied yes.
Councilman Fisher asked Mr. Hampton if the restaurant had a
drive-in window.
Mr. Hampton stated he had driven by the establishment this
afternoon and did not see one.
Councilman Fisher stated he believed the
drive-in window and it would be unusual.
first restaurant in North Richland Hills
beverages with a drive-in window.
restaurant had a
It would be the
to sell alcoholic
Mr. Hampton stated that under the State Law you could not sell
alcoholic beverages through a drive-in window.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
19. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 84-26, Ordinance No. 1121, permit to be in the name
of Douglas Parker and non-transferable.
Motion carried 7-0.
20. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
Page 15
May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-26, REQUEST OF
FIRST TRENDS, INC. TO
REZONE LOT 3, KIP'S
BIG BOY ADDITION FROM
C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO
C-1-SPECIFIC USE-SALE
OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES (LOCATED AT
7762 BEDFORD EULESS
ROAD)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-26
ORDINANCE NO. 1121
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-27, REQUEST OF J.
C. GIDEON TO REZONE
TRACT 2A, J. C.
BRADFORD SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 139 FROM
AGRICULTURE TO R-2
SINGLE FAMILY
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF KELLER
SMITHFIELD ROAD AND
APPROXIMATELY 425
FEET SOUTH OF SHADY
GROVE ROAD)
21. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to
approve PZ 84-27, Ordinance No. 1122.
Motion carried 7-0.
22. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for any-
one wishing to speak in favor of this request to please
come forward.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
23. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 84-29, Ordinance No. 1123.
Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Ramsey, Fisher, Newman, Kenna
Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for;
Councilwoman Moody voting against.
24. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Eddie Cook appeared before the Council.
Mr. Cook stated they had purchased the tract in question and
felt the highest and best use of the property would be R-2.
Mr. Cook stated R-3 would be compatible to the sub-division.
Mr. Cook stated that in respect to the Engineer's letter on
preliminary plat, those items would be conformed to
before platting was approved.
Councilman Ramsey asked if Hightower would be continued to the
east on the northern border of the property.
Mr. Riddle replied yes.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
Page 16
May 14, 1984
CONS IDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-27
ORDINANCE NO. 1122
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-29, REQUEST OF
JEFF MARSH TO REZONE
TRACT 4B, W. D.
BARNES SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 146 FROM
AGRICULTURE TO R-2
(SINGLE FAMILY)
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF STARNES ROAD
AND APPROXIMATELY 500
FEET WEST OF RED OAK
STREET)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-29
ORDINANCE NO. 1123
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-30, REQUEST OF
EDDIE & BLAKE COOK TO
REZONE TRACT 3A,
WILLIAM COX, ABSTRACT
321, FROM AGRICULTURE
TO R-2 (SINGLE
FAMILY) (LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF the
TURNER DRIVE AND
APPROXIMATELY 200
FEET WEST OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
25. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
approve PZ 84-30, Ordinance No. 1124.
Motion carried 7-0.
26. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
There was no one present to speak.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the
public hearing.
27. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to
approve PZ 84-31, Ordinance No. 1125.
Councilman Ramsey asked if dedication of right-of-way was
needed for Hightower.
Mr. Line stated the dedication would be done during the
platting process.
Motion carried 7-0.
28. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come
forward.
Mr. James Buchanan, Grapevine, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Buchanan stated he respectfully requested that this item
be approved as specified.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Buchanan if he was the proprietor of
the establishment.
Mr. Buchanan replied yes.
Councilman Kenna asked if the site had a specific use permit.
Mr. Buchanan stated yes, for about nine years.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
Page 17
May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-30
ORDINANCE NO. 1124
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-31, REQUEST OF
HUBERT HAWKINS TO
REZONE TRACTS 3C2A &
4A, WILLIAM MANN
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY)
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF HIGHTOWER
DRIVE AND APPROXI-
MATELY 400 FEET WEST
OF LITTLE RANCH ROAD)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-31
ORDINANCE NO. 1125
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-32, REQUEST OF
JAMES L. BUCHANAN TO
REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK
1, LIGHTFOOT ADDITION
FROM C-1,
(COMMERCIAL) TO C-1
SPECIFIC USE-SALE OF
BEER FOR OFF PREMISE
CONSUMPTION (LOCATED
AT 7716 DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
29. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to
PZ 84-32, Ordinance No. 1126, permit to be in the name of
James Buchanan and non-transferable.
Motion carried 7-0.
30. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come
forward.
Walter Elliott, Consulting Engineer, representing Mr. Bill
Pasture, appeared before the Council.
Elliott stated that this property was originally platted by
Legge'. Mr. Elliott stated part was single family with
some commercial. Mr. Elliott stated that shortly after the
platting there was economic problems. Mr. Elliott stated that
Mr. Legge' did not develop the property and sometime later
he came in and planned developed it for a retirement center.
However, he never proceeded with the replatting of the property.
Mr. Elliott stated that Quadrangle Development bought the
property. Mr. Elliott stated the property was planned to be
developed into single family residents. Mr. Elliott stated he
felt this would be the highest and best use of the property.
Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. Elliott if he would be completing
Starnes Road.
Mr. Elliott stated they would, provided they could get help
from the property owner to the north.
Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. Elliott if he had approached the
property owner.
Mr. Elliott stated no.
Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. Elliott if he was aware of the
drainage problems in the area.
Mr. Elliott stated yes, and they would be responsible for
their half of the drainage.
Councilman Ramsey asked if the City had all the easements and
right-of-way needed for Starnes Road. Councilman Ramsey
stated the City definitely wanted Starnes Road developed.
Page 18
May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-32
ORDINANCE NO. 1125
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-34, REQUEST OF
QUADRANGLE DEVELOP-
MENT COMPANY TO
REZONE A PORTION OF
COVENTRY PLACE Mr.
ESTATES FROM PD Bob
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
TO R-2 (SINGLE
FAMILY) (LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SMITHFIELD ROAD
AND STARNES ROAD)
Mr. Line stated the City needed to require that Starnes Road
be extended from Smithfield over to the east and that would be
a consideration because the property was already platted. Mr.
Line stated he would recommend that the developer pay his
share of the cost as called for in the Subdivision Ordinance
and the owner to the north be assessed for their share of the
cost.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Elliott if he owned the C-1 property on
the southeast corner.
Mr. Elliott replied yes.
Mayor Echols asked Mr. Elliott if he was going to put in
underground storm drainage to carry the water to the drainage
ditch that came across Oakridge down to the intersection of
Starnes Road and Smithfield Road.
Mr. Elliott stated they had designed underground storm
drainage.
Mr. Line stated he thought the engineering on that storm drain
had not been determined.
Mr. Albin asked if it had been longer than five years since
the original platting.
Mr. Elliott stated yes.
Mr. Albin asked Mr. Elliott if he was aware that engineering
plans had to be submitted for review and approval if the five
year period was exceeded.
Mr. Elliott stated yes.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the
public hearing.
31. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to
approve PZ 84-34, Ordinance No. 1127, with the stipulation
that the necessary land was dedicated to develop Starnes and
the developer pay his appropriate share.
Motion carried 7-0.
Page 19
May 14, 1984
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-34
ORDINANCE NO. 1127
APPROVED
32. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Ken Groves, Architect and Engineer, 2205 West Division,
Arlington, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Groves stated the property consisted of six acres located
at the northeast corner of Harwood Road and Bob Drive. Mr.
Groves stated the property was presently zoned for municipal
family apartments. Mr. Groves stated that the plans he
prepared under the R-6-T required a site plan and specific
elevations of the buildings to form a buffer zone. Mr. Groves
stated the developer and the owner were having difficulty in
agreeing among themselves. Therefore, he would request the
Council table this item and give them time to work out their
problems.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed
the public hearing.
33. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
table PZ 84-35, Ordinance No. 1128, until June 25th, 1984.
Motion carried 7-0.
*34.
*35.
Page 20
May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ
84-35, REQUEST OF
HARWOOD HILLS
PARTNERSHIP TO REZONE
THE SOUTH PORTION OF
BLOCK 4, NORTHRIDGE
ADDITION FROM R-7-MF
(MULTI FAMILY) TO
R-6-T (TOWNHOUSES)
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HARWOOD ROAD AND BOB
DRIVE)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
84-35
ORDINANCE NO. 1128
TABLED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-30, REQUEST OF
NORTHEAST CONSTRUC-
TION FOR REPLAT OF A
PORTION OF HOLIDAY
LANE WEST ADDITION,
SECTION 6 & 10
(LOCATED ON BOTH
SIDES OF CANCUN DRIVE
FROM SIERRA DRIVE
SOUTHWARD TO BUENOS
AIRES DRIVE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-31, REQUEST OF
EMORY BELLARD FOR
FINAL PLAT OF
GLENVIEW PARK
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 120
FEET WEST OF JACKIE
LEE STREET)
APPROVED
Page 21
May 14, 1984
*36.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-37, REQUEST OF
MONTY ANDERSON FOR
SHORT FORM PLAT OF
LOT 3, BLOCK 10,
RICHLAND HEIGHTS
ADDITION (LOCATED AT
4416 LYNN TERRACE)
APPROVED
*37.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-45, REQUEST OF
DECADION, INC. FOR
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 2, CASTLE WINDS
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE-CASTLE
WINDS APARTMENTS)
APPROVED
*38.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-46, REQUEST OF
J. W. KROMMES FOR
SHORT FORM PLAT OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 23,
SUNNY MEADOWS
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF
NEWMAN DRIVE EAST OF
DAVIS BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
*39.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-47, REQUEST OF
JOSH DAVIS FOR SHORT
FORM PLAT OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 4, J. L. AUTREY
ADDITION (LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF GLENVIEW DRIVE AND
RUFE SNOW DRIVE)
APPROVED
*40.
*41.
42. Mr. John Nall, Consulting Engineer, 210 West 6th, Fort Worth
appeared before the Council.
Mr. NaIl stated the engineering plans and final plat was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 22nd,
subject to obtaining a letter from the property owner
downstream granting permission to discharge drainage on the
property. Mr. Nall stated they had been unable to obtain the
letter. Mr. NaIl stated the proposed development was in
accordance with the Texas Water Laws and the property was
being developed in a reasonable manner. Mr. Nall stated
run-off was not being diverted from one water shed to another.
They were not increasing the area of the water shed. Mr. Nall
stated that discharge of run-off to the downstream neighbors
was not being diverted from the natural point of discharge.
Mr. NaIl stated there was no excavation or construction
required on the property of the downstream owner. Mr. NaIl
stated the owner of Flamingo Estates had provided a letter to
the Mayor and City assuming all City liability that might
occur as a result in any increase in run-off that occurs as a
result of the development. Mr. NaIl stated he would
respectfully request that a letter from the downstream owner
not be required.
Page 22
May 14, 1984
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-48, REQUEST OF
U-TEX DEVELOPMENT,
ALLEN P. SCHUSTER, &
NORMAN L. RUBIN FOR
REPLAT OF LOTS 1R-1A
& 1R-1B, BLOCK 6,
INDUSTRIAL PARK
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BROWNING DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 184
FEET WEST OF RUFE
SNOW DRIVE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-51, REQUEST OF
CAMBRIDGE COMPANIES
DEVELOPMENT FOR FINAL
PLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK
1, NORTH PARK PLAZA
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF RUFE
SNOW DRIVE, APPROX-
IMATELY 346 FEET
NORTH OF WATAUGA
ROAD)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST BY AUBREY
BROTHERS CONCERNING
FINAL PLAT OF
FLAMINGO ESTATES
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked the City Engineer if the quantities
of run-off had been verified.
Mr. Albin stated no, there was no way he could do that without
doing the field data himself. Mr. Albin stated he had to
depend on the integrity and data of the developer's engineer
preparing all of the run-off data.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that, based on the developer's
engineering plans, he had put his name and seal on it based on
his professional integrity.
Mr. Albin stated he had no reason to question the validity of
the developer's calculations.
Mr. McEntire asked if there would be any channelization.
Mr. Albin stated no, basically the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance and that he verified that there was at
least a ten year capacity in the downstream channel. The
developer's engineer had calculations to verify that.
Mr. McEntire stated there was a legal problem involved and the
Council needed to have an executive session.
Councilman Ramsey asked that if under the engineer's
professional seal, was he certifying that no flooding would
occur downstream.
Mr. Nall replied no.
Councilman Kenna asked why the applicant was asked to get the
letter from the downstream property owner.
Mr. Albin stated that it had been the practice, not
necessarily a policy of the City, in the past to require that
any developer that discharged water on a downstream property
owner obtain permission from the owner.
Mayor Echols called an executive session.
Mayor Echols called the meeting back to order. The same
Council members and Staff were present as recorded at the
beginning of the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, as
per the Council Rules of Procedures, to reconsider the action
taken at the April 9th, 1984 City Council Meeting, which
denied the plat, at the June 25th, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Kenna, Fisher, Newman, Mayor
Pro Tern Davis, Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody for; Councilman
Ramsey voting against.
Page 23
May 14, 1984
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BACK TO ORDER
Page 24
May 14, 1984
*43.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE 114, TO
PANHANDLE CONSTRUC-
TION COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $58,659.89
- DENTON HIGHWAY
WATER SYSTEM
APPROVED
*44.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #5, TO M & D
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$33,895.54 - MORGAN
MEADOWS WEST DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*45.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #3, TO
PANHANDLE CONSTRUC-
TION COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $22,983.75
- DENTON HIGHWAY
WATER SYSTEM
APPROVED
*46.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #8, TO M. A.
VINSON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $24,150.23 -
WALKER'S BRANCH
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*47.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #5, TO
STEELE-FREEMAN, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$257,634.16 -
NORTHFIELD AND NORICH
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*48.
49. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve Resolution 84-14, with the deletion of the second
sentence in section three and a letter be sent to the local
legislators of why the section was deleted.
Motion carried 7-0.
50. Mr. McEntire advised the Council that the following need to be
added to Section B as number three:
Grease Traps. Grease traps must be installed at all food
service establishments. The size will be determined by the
Director of Public Works or his agent. In determining size
consideration will be given to flow rate, estimated volume,
type of establishment, and possibility of future expansion.
Cleaning of all grease traps shall take place at least once a
month or more often if directed by the Director of Public
Works or his agent. Cleaning shall be accomplished by a
person or persons qualified and licensed by the Tarrant County
Health Department to do said work.
Proof of cleaning must be submitted to the City Inspection
Department each time cleaning occurs.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if this ordinance was in accordance
with the State.
Mr. McEntire stated yes.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had a question on the section
that states the regulatory authority may, without warning,
shut the business down. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt
some type warning should be given.
Mr. McEntire stated this section gave the Tarrant County
Health Department the authority to close the establishment
down if they inspected the food and it was so bad they did not
want another meal served in the establishment.
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CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #1, TO MICA
CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $68,279.92
- TRAFFIC SIGNALIZA-
TION OF RUFE SNOW
DRIVE AT LEWIS DRIVE,
WATAUGA ROAD AND
CHAPMAN
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
POTHOLE BILL
RESOLUTION 84-14
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE REGULATING
FOOD SERVICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1129
APPROVED
Mr. Line stated the normal practice was that it there was a
situation that did not meet the code, if it was not life
threatening, the operator would be given some period of time
to correct whatever the problem was.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to
approve Ordinance No. 1129, as amended.
Motion carried 7-0.
*51.
52. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Program
Committee and allocate $27,000 from Street Bond Funds and
$22,000 from Revenue Bond Funds to finance this project.
Motion carried 7-0.
53. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve this item as recommended by the Staff.
Motion carried 7-0.
*54.
*55.
*56.
57. Mr. Kirk Nance, M&W Development Company, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Nance stated the first time he presented this request the
property description extended out past the Interstate right-
of-way line, and Planning and Zoning denied the request.
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CONSIDERATION OF
LIBRARY MATERIALS
FINE POLICY
APPROVED
CONS IDERATION OF
RECONSTRUCTION OF
PALOMAR DRIVE FROM
ROBERTA TO SUSAN LEE
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
LEASE OF LAND FOR
GOLF COURSE
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT
FEE
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
A PARTIAL WATER
SYSTEM FROM THE CITY
OF KELLER
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
CHANGE ORDER FOR
DENTON HIGHWAY WATER
EXTENS ION
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST OF M & W
INVESTMENTS FOR A
BILLBOARD SIGN
APPROVED
Mr. Nance stated he was making this request subject to the
zoning and he realized the permit would be useless if the
zoning was denied. Mr. Nance stated he would like to have the
permit subject to the zoning. Mr. Nance stated he would also
like for the platting requirement to be waived since nothing
could be placed on the property but a billboard.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to
approve the request contingent on the correct zoning being
secured.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the cart was being put
before the horse because the City did not issue building
permits until the zoning was approved. Mayor Pro Tern Davis
stated he felt there were plenty of signs already on Loop 820.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if the permit was for one sign only.
Mr. Nance stated it would be a single pole sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis called for the question.
Motion to approve carried 6-1; Councilmen Ramsey, Fisher,
Newman, Kenna and Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody voting for;
Mayor Pro Tern Davis voting against.
58. Moved to the beginning of the meeting.
59. Mayor Echols adjourned the meeting of May 14, 1984.
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Dan Echols - Mayor
ATTEST:
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ADJOURNMENT