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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820, MARCH 14, 1983 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order March 14, 1983,
at 7:30 p.m.
2. Present:
Dick Faram
Jim Ramsey
Jim Kenna
Richard Davis
J.C. Hubbard
Harold Newman
Marie Hinkle
Councilwoman
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmen
STAFF:
Rodger Line
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Gene Riddle
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
City Engineer
Director of Public Works
PRESS:
Jeff Yeates
Mid Cities News
ABSENT:
Dick Fisher
Dennis Horvath
Councilman
Assistant City Manager
3. The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey.
Mayor Faram advised that Item #13, request of A1co Development
for rezoning would be postponed, at the request of the applicant.
4. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting February 28, 1983.
Motion carried 6-0.
5. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey,
to approve the minutes of the special meeting March 7, 1983.
Motion carried 4-0; Councilwoman Hinkle and Councilman Kenna
abstaining due to absence from the meeting.
6. Mayor Faram removed Item #8 and #18 from the Consent Agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 1983
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 7, 1983
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REMOVING ITEM (S)
FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7.
Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey,
to approve Consent Items #15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25 and 26.
Motion carried 6-0.
8.
Mr. Harold McInroe, First Southwest Company, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. McInroe stated this $1,500,000 bonds that were voted for
street and drainage improvements and this was the final portion
of this authorization. Mr. McInroe stated that at the rating
meeting recently Standard and Poor raised the City's rating
from an A- to A. Mr. McInroe stated a total of seven bids
were received and were as follows; First City Bank-Houston -
8.158235%; Rotan Mos1e, Inc. - 8.1633333%; Rauscher Pierce Refnes
Inc. - 8.2934%; Dean Witter & Co. - 8.33%; InterFirst Bank,
Dallas - 8.4710%; Underwood Nuehaus & Co. - 8.490196%; Merrill
Lynch White Weld Group - 8.6249%.
Mr. McInroe recommended the bid of First City Bank, Houston,
which he considered an excellent bid.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
accept the bid from First City Bank, Houston.
Motion carried 6-0.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, to
approve Ordinance 1008, authorizing the sale of $1,500,000
Bonds.
Motion carries 6-0.
9. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Stembridge stated he felt multi-family zoning would be
a good use for this tract of land. Mr. Stembridge stated
there would be a mixture of tri-p1exes, apartments and duplexes.
Mr. Stembridge stated there would be eight acres of apartments,
six four-p1ex units and eleven duplex lots, which would be next
to the existing subdivision.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked Mr. Stembridge if the homeowners
had seen this plan.
March 14, 1983
Page 2
CONSIDERATION OF
CONSENT AGENDA
(ITEMS INDICATED
BY ASTERISK, #15,
16, 17, 20, 23,
24, 25 and 26)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE AUTHOR-
IZING THE ISSUANCE
OF $1,500,000
"CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 1983"
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 1008
RESOLUTION NO. 83-6
PLANNING & ZONING
APPEAL HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING -
PZ 82-32, REQUEST
OF TERIA FINANCIAL
INCORPORATED TO
REZONE TRACT A,
ABSTRACT 321, WID.
COX SURVEY FROM
AGRICULTURE TO
MULTI-FAMILY
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
TURNER AND DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
Mr. Stembridge replied no.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked Mr. Stembridge if this plan was
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Stembridge stated no.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to
this request to please come forward.
Mr. Robert Anderson, 6959 Cox Lane, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Anderson stated there was already a traffic problem in the
area and he felt that adding more dwellings and cars would
increase this problem. Mr. Anderson stated that every time it
rained the streets were filled with water and if these dwellings
were built it would cause more water.
Mr. Gordon Dodd, 7616 Lowery Lane, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Dodd stated that his property backed up to the proposed
zoning change. Mr. Dodd stated he was against the zoning change
because of the water supply in the area. Mr. Dodd stated that
in the summer there was restricted water use and he felt the
added dwellings would increase the problem. Mr. Dodd stated
there were also problems with the sewer.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Dodd if there had been water problems, as
far as supply, since the summer of 1978.
Mr. Dodd stated he had not had water problems lately, but with
the added units there would be an added burden on the water
supply.
Mayor Faram stated that added units could be a burden on the
water supply, but he asked the question because he thought the
water supply in the area had been corrected.
Mr. Albin stated the water supply problem had been corrected,
but there was still a distribution problem because there was
not enough lines in the area to distribute the water.
Mayor Faram asked what the problem was with the sewer.
Mr. Albin stated there was only an existing six inch line in
the area and it was not sufficient. Mr. Albin stated an
additional sewer line would have to be constructed.
May~r Faram asked Mr. Albin if he was referring to the existing
area and not including the proposed units.
Mr. Albin stated that was correct.
March 14, 1983
Page 3
Mr. Tommy Livingston, 7021 Lowerly Lane, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Livingston stated that he had lived there for 12 years
and had always had a problem with the plumbing. Mr. Livingston
stated the water pressure never maintained five pounds of
pressure per square inch. Mr. Livingston stated he felt the
property values would decrease if the units were built.
Mr. Livingston stated that police protection would have to be
doubled in the area. Mr. Livingston stated he paid $650.00 per
year in taxes and asked if the units would be prorated on the
same amount. Mr. Livingston stated he also wanted to know what
the units would rent for.
Mayor Faram stated that as far as taxes, it was on market value
as appraised by the Tarrant Appraisal District. As far as
police coverage, there was a formula, for so many people the
department liked to have a certain amount of officers. Mayor
Faram stated that as far as rent value, he did not feel that was
an issue tonight, the subject was what was the best use of the
property.
Mayor Faram stated that Mr. Livingston has indicated water
problems in the area, and that he would address.
Mr. Livingston stated he felt that a hydraulics test had not
been done on the area because if it had been done this piece
of property would never have been considered as an area to
build an apartment. Mr. Livingston stated the property would
need too much underground drainage.
Mr. David Payne, 6983 Cox Lane, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Payne stated he lived adjacent to the property and felt
it would cause too much traffic on Cox Lane.
Mr. Payne stated drainage was another problem, when it rained
he had to put boards up at the curb to try and keep the water
out of his yard. Mr. Payne stated he had also had sewer
problems, he had $13,000 dollars damage from sewer back last
year that the city had to pay. Mr. Cox stated this same
proposal was brought before the Council in December, 1982,
and the same Council members were on the Council except one
and all voted against it.
Councilman Davis stated that for the record the Council had
never voted on this request, it was heard by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Payne
if he stated he had a sewer claim from the city of $13,000.
Mr. Payne stated that was correct, it was settled through
his Insurance Company.
March 14, 1983
Page 4
Councilman Davis asked if the city paid the claim or his
insurance company.
Mr. Payne stated his insurance paid the claim.
Councilman Davis stated then the city did not pay the
$13,000.
Mr. Payne stated the city reimbursed his insurance company.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey stated he recognized the sewer problem,
but wanted it on record who paid the claim.
Mr. McEntire stated Mr. Payne's insurance paid the claim.
Mr. John Larriviere, 6971 Cox Lane, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Larriviere stated there was already a traffic problem
in the area and building apartments would add to it. Mr.
Larriviere stated drainage was another problem. Mr.
Larriviere stated there were already four acres in the area
zoned multi-family and adding more would put an extra added
burden on the traffic situation.
Councilman Newman asked Mr. Larriviere how long he had lived
on Cox Lane.
Mr. Larriviere stated nine years.
Mr. J. G. Hailey, 8116 Turner Drive, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Hailey stated there was already problems in the area with
traffic, water supply and drainage and adding more buildings
would just add to the problems. Mr. Hailey stated the crime
rate would increase and also overcrowd the schools.
Mr. Margaret Lathan, 6967 Cox Lane, appeared before the
Council.
Mrs. Lathan stated she also felt there was a traffic problem
in the area and apartments would add more traffic. Mr. Lathan
stated she had also had a problem with sewer backup. Mrs.
Lathan stated she had three inches of water in her kitchen the
last big rain. Mrs. Lathan stated that the schools were
already crowded and these units would add more children in
the schools.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
March 14, 1983
Page 5
10. Mayor Faram advised the Council that there was a legal petition
against this request and would require a 3/4 majority vote of
the Council, or six affirmative votes.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to deny
PZ 82-32, Ordinance No. 1009.
Councilman Davis asked if this was the same plan that was
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission, based on
information in the Council packet, the entire tract of property
was going to be multi-family, now they are saying part was
going to be duplex. Councilman Davis stated he was concerned
with the legality to the ordinance since there had been a change
in the plans.
Mayor Faram stated there was no change in the zoning request,
they wanted the entire tract multi-family and they would build
part in duplexes. Mayor Faram stated he had a problem zoning
the entire tract multi-family on the basis of what had been
presented tonight.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey stated that he hoped the Staff would check
into the sewer problems in the area.
Motion to deny carried 6-0.
11. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Larry S. Stults, 3220 Earl, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Stults stated that K-Bar C was in compliance with all
the City Codes governing this request. Mr. Stults stated
some people were against them selling beer because their
children came into the store, children go into the other
stores in the area that sell beer. Mr. Stults stated that for
K-Bar C not to be able to sell beer was like asking them to
operate with one hand tied behind them. Mr. Stults stated they
could not compete with the other stores in the area.
Mr. Stults stated K-Bar C was in compliance with the State Law
on the distance from the Church and in compliance with the
City's Ordinance No. 490.
Mr. Stults stated that if K-Bar C was approved to sell beer, it
would generate more business for them. Mr. Stults stated a legal
petition with 174 signatures was submitted to the City in favor
of the store selling beer.
March 14, 1983
Page 6
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 82-32
ORDINANCE NO. l009
DENIED
PLANNING & ZONING
APPEAL HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-2, REQUEST
OF K-BAR C
GROCERY AND DELI
TO REZONE LOT 1,
BLOCK A,
REDDINGS ADDITION
FROM COMMERCIAL TO
TO COMMERCIAL-
SPECIFIC USE-SALE
OF BEER FOR OFF-
PREMISE CONSUMPTION
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
MAIN STREET AND
SMITHFIELD ROAD,
7903 MAIN)
Jack Hemby, 7020 Crabtree, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Hemby stated his wife worked at K-Bar C as the store
manager and had known the owners for two years. Mr. Hemby
stated the owners had worked hard to provide a service for
the community. Mr. Hemby stated K-Bar C was a member of the
Chamber of Commerce and they actively supported the Rich1and
Youth Association. Mr. Hemby stated that for K-Bar C not to
be able to furnish beer for their customers it was impossible
for them to be competitive with the other stores in the area.
Mr. Hemby stated he strongly urged the Council to vote for
this request.
Mr. Kenneth Holster, 8229 Turner, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Holster stated that he was a customer of K-Bar C and they
had met all the requirements for the sale of beer and he felt
they should be granted the permit.
Mr. J. G. Hailey, 8116 Turner, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Hailey stated he traded at K-Bar C and his children also
went in the store to buy candy and play the video games.
Mr. Hailey stated that if K-Bar C met the terms of the law,
he felt they should be able to sell beer.
Mayor Faram called for those wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
Mr. James Eager, Pastor, Smithfield Baptist Church, appeared
before the Council.
Mr. Eager state he also represented others that were present
tonight. Mr. Eager stated he had presented a legal petition
against this request. Mr. Eager stated the church was in the
process of building a master plan right across the street from
K-Bar C. Mr. Eager stated there was a great possibility that
a new sanctuary would be built right across the street from
the store. Mr. Eager stated there were three churches, an
Elementary School and a nursery school in the immediate area.
Mr. Eager stated he would urge the Council to deny this request.
Mr. Sam Jordon, 7701 Nor'East, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Jordon stated he was a member of the
Church. Mr. Jordon stated that when the
store they managed without selling beer.
he was very much against the request.
Smithfield Baptist
Reddings owned the
Mr. Jordon stated
March 14, 1983
Page 7
Mr. Harry Daggett, 7516 Deaver Drive, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Daggett stated he was an Elder in the Church and because
the church property and the school were so close he was
opposed to the request.
Mayor Faram called for anyone else wishing to speak in
opposition.
Mr. Rick Rose, 3612 Wendell Drive, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Rose stated he wished to speak in favor of the request.
Mr. Rose stated he had been a Christian since he was seven
years old and was a member of Birdvi11e Baptist Church. Mr.
Rose stated he worked for Miller Brewer Company. Mr. Rose
stated that if the pastor of the church was to win tonight
and the man that owned K-Bar C went out of business because
of this -
Mayor Faram advised Mr. Rose that there would be no derogatory
remarks, to speak exactly what was good or bad for the zoning.
Mr. Rose stated that was all he had to say.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
12. Mayor Faram advised the Council a 3/4 majority vote would be
required for approval.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey
to approve PZ 83-2, Ordinance No. 1010.
Councilman Kenna stated he was in sympathy with the church,
but I do not think we are in the throws of the wet dry issue.
Councilman Kenna stated that throughout the city, in the area
that had been declared wet by the voters, the Council had
traditionally tried to make the small business man competitive
be giving him the same advantage the others had. Councilman
Kenna stated that he felt that denying the permit, at this
point and time to a small neighborhood grocery store which is
surrounded by stores where beer could be purchased would not
be in the best interest of the city.
Councilman Hubbard stated there were three churches in the area
and the church and this business, in his opinion, had no
relationship. Councilman Hubbard stated the applicant was in
his legal rights and there was alcohol in the area. Councilman
Hubbard stated his concern was that there was a Little Tyke
Nursery and Smithfield Elementary School close by the establish-
ment. Councilman Hubbard stated the petition that was submitted
had 159 signatures and 42 that signed did not live in North
Richland Hills.
March 14, 1983
Page 8
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-2
ORDINANCE NO. lOlO
DENIED
Councilman Newman asked who made the law on the footage and
did K-Bar C fall within the law.
Mr. McEntire stated it was a State Law and K-Bar C did meet
the requirement.
Mayor Faram stated that this was not the first time this had
come up with this particular church, the establishment did
sit in the midst of three churches and he would urge the
Council to accept the Planning and Zoning Commissions'
recommendation.
Motion to approve failed by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Kenna,
Fisher, Newman and Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey voting for; Council-
woman Hinkle and Councilman Hubbard voting against.
Mayor Faram called a fifteen minute recess.
Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. The same Council
Members and Staff were present as recorded at the beginning of
the meeting.
13. Postponed.
14. Postponed.
March 14, 1983
Page 9
RECESS
PLANNING & ZONING
APPEAL HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING-PZ
82-33 REQUEST OF
ALCO DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY TO REZONE A
PORTION OF TRACT 6,
ABSTRACT 953,
MAHALA LYNCH SURVEY
FROM IF-12 ONE
FAMILY DWELLING TO
2F-9-TWO FAMILY
DWELLING (LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 117
FEET EAST OF
TOURIST DRIVE AND
APPROXIMATELY 150
SOUTH OF BEWLEY
STREET)
POSTPONED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
82-33
POSTPONED
*15.
*l6.
*17.
18. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna,
to deny PS 83-14 and refer it back to the City Staff.
Councilman Kenna stated that this had been a long standing
issue within the City, it was a zoning request probably
three times denied by the City Staff and Council. Councilman
Kenna stated that one of the last major hurdles that the
developers had in making this zoning change was an agreement
formed between the developer, City and County to improve the
street. Councilman Kenna stated that nothing had happened on
the street, obtaining the easements and the drainage.
Motion carried 6-0
March 14, 1983
Page 10
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-9, REQUEST OF
FLOYD J. CONNER FOR
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2
BLOCK 2, COLLEGE
CIRCLE SHOPPING
CENTER ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
COLLEGE CIRCLE AND
RUSS ROAD)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-12, REQUEST
OF FENIMORE, DUKE
AND BAILEY FOR
FINAL PLAT OF
PARKRIDGE
ESTATES(LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE,
BOUNDED ON THE WEST
BY FOSSIL CREEK
TRAILS ADDITION)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-13, REQUEST
OF CROSS ROADS
DEVELOPMENT FOR
FINAL PLAT OF BLOCK
8-R, SNOW HEIGHTS
NORTH ADDITION AND
ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF PROPOSED MEADOW
CREST DRIVE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-14, REQUEST
OF AUBREY BROTHERS
FOR FINAL PLAT OF
FLAMINGO ESTATES
(LOCATED EAST OF
7300 BLOCK)
DENIED-REFERRED
TO STAFF
19. Councilman Davis asked to be excused from the Council table
on this request because his firm was the Surveyor for the
applicant.
Mayor Faram excused Councilman Davis.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PS 83-15.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilman Davis returned to the Council table.
*20.
21. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Kirby Eddleman, 7141 Grapevine Highway, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Eddleman asked the Council to respect the Planning and
Zoning Commissions' recommendation and approve the zoning.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
22. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 82-13, Ordinance No. 1011.
Motion carried 6-0.
*23.
March 14, 1983
Page 11
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-15, REQUEST
MIDWEST FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN
REPLAT OF LOT A-R,
CALLOWAY ADDITION
(LOCATED WEST OF
INTERGRITY BUICK)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 83-17, REQUEST
OF BANKERS LIFE OF
NEBRASKA FOR FINAL
PLAT OF LOT 3,
BLOCK 5, RICHLAND
OAKS ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE
NORTH S IDE OF
AIRPORT FREEWAY,
BOUNDED ON THE WEST
BY JO BEEL'S
RESTAURANT)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 82-13, REQUEST
KIRBY EDDLEMAN FOR
BRENDA K. PRYOR,
TRUSTEE, TO REZONE
TRACT 3B2, E.S.
CARDER SURVEY
308, FROM MULTI-
F AMIL Y TO LOCAL
RETAIL (LOCAL ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF
AIRPORT FREEWAY
AND WEST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF
WEYLAND DRIVE AND
AIRPORT FREEWAY)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE PZ 82-13
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 1011
CONSIDERATION OF
AWARDING BID FOR
AUTO LIABILITY AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT
INSURANCE
APPROVED
*24.
*25.
*26.
27. a. Mr. Bill Dunn, Suite 400, 1200 Copeland Road, Arlington
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Dunn stated the shopping center where the sign was
planned for was due to open June 1, 1983. Mr. Dunn stated
he had several meetings with Gene Riddle concerning the new
Sign Ordinance. Mr. Dunn sited Section 4.1-B of the Sign
Ordinance.
Mr. Dunn showed the Council a drawing of the proposed sign.
Mr. Dunn stated the Ordinance permitted a maximum sign of
300 square feet, and the sign they wanted to install would
be 500 square feet. Mr. Dunn stated the main sign was in
compliance with the ordinance, but they wanted to add smaller
signs below the main sign of the same poll.
Councilman Kenna asked if the lower sign met the requirements
as far as visibility and safety aspects.
Mr. Dunn replied yes, Mr. Riddle was looking at it as one sign,
but he did not agree.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked if there would only be four tenants.
March 14, 1983
Page 12
CONSIDERATION OF
PAYMENT TO
UNIVERSAL TANK AND
IRON WORKS IN THE
AMOUNT OF
$71,415.00 - DAVIS
BOULEVARD STORAGE
TANK
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE If 1, TO
AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$37,540.11 - RUFE
SNOW STREET AND
DRAINAGE PROJECT
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PAYMENT TO AUSTIN
ROAD COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF
$30,407.23 - DAWN
DRIVE
APPROVED
CITIZEN PRESENTA-
TION a. MINUTES
INVESTORS &
DEVELOPERS
RE: VARIANCE TO
THE SIGN
ORDINANCE
APPROVED
Mr. Dunn replied no, but only four tenants would be on the sign.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Riddle if he considered it as one sign
because it was on one pole.
Mr. Riddle stated yes.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey stated he did not like the idea of the
Council varying from the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey
stated he would prefer going back and looking at the ordinance
instead of granting variances.
Councilman Davis asked Mr. Dunn if he could make the sign smaller
and still have the same number of signs.
Mr. Dunn replied no, because there would be problems with other
parts of the ordinance.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve the variance to the Sign Ordinance to Mintex.
Motion carried 5-1; Councilmen Hubbard, Davis, Kenna and Newman
and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for; Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey voting
against.
b. Mr. Earnest Hedgcoth, representing Texian Inn, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated that Texian Inn planned to build a 115 unit
motel just north of Jo Beel's. Mr. Hedgcoth stated one problem
was access to the motel. Mr. Hedgcoth stated they had talked to
the Highway Department to see if the access on Bedford Euless
Road could be moved and they advised it could not be moved.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated he had talked to the management of Jo Bee1's
and made arrangements to go across their parking lot which would
allow access to Bridal Path. Mr. Hedgcoth stated Texian Inn
would improve Bridal Path and Mesa Verde over to their property
line. Mr. Hedgcoth stated they would also improve approximately
500 feet of Oakridge Terrace.
Mayor Faram stated there was a problem on access to the motel.
Mayor Faram asked if Texian had agreed to make the improvements.
Mr. Hedgcoth replied yes.
Councilman Kenna stated improving the streets would improve the
whole area.
Councilman Davis asked if Texian would want pro rata for improving
the streets.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated they would hope the city would help with the
improvements.
Mr. Riddle stated the property owners would have to be assessed
at this time if Texian wanted pro rata.
March 14, 1983
Page 13
BANKERS LIFE OF
NEBRASKA
RE: REQUEST TO
OPEN BRIDAL
PATH
APPROVED
Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve the request to open Bridal Path from the Texian Inn
west to Mesa Verde and the developer improve Mesa Verda and
Bridal Path.
Motion carried 6-0.
c. Mr. Carey Mosley, President Kern Advertising, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Mosley stated they were in compliance with the Sign
Ordinance and asked for the Council's approval.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to approve the permit for Kern Advertising.
Motion carried 6-0.
28. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of March 14, 1983.
ATTEST:
J
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March 14, 1983
Page 14
c. KEM ADVERTISING
RE: REQUEST
FOR A BILL-BOARD
PERMIT
APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT