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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-21 Joint Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA JOINT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1981 AT 7 :30 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Dr. George Clerihew First Baptist Church III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to canduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- cation Z81-11 submitted by James Scott. B. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- cation Z81-22 submitted by Star Bible Publications. C. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- cation Z81-23 submitted by Jerry Foster. „�, D. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- � cation Z81-24 submitted by Darlen Company. E. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- cation Z81-25 submitted by TLC Realty. F. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Appli- cation Z81-26 submitted by Karen Robbins. IV. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEA RING A. City Council to remain in session in the Council Chambers and consider further published agenda items. B. Planning & Zoning Commission to recess and reconvene in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street, to formulate recommendations relative to the zoning applications � and ta cansider further published agenda items . IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED �„ BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEET- ING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 8:30 A. M. City Secr ary CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1981 AT 8:00 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � V. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS ,,,�,,, Mr. Tim Boling to address the Council relative to the time of operation schedule in the coin operated machine regulatory ordinance. VI. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 6, 7, & 14, 1981) VII. PUBLIC HEA RING City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to Texas Power and Light Company' s request for a rate increase. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $1,050, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1981. B. City Council to consider authorizing First Southwest Corporation to receive bids (for consideration on ,�, May 19, 1981) for the issuance of $1,050, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1981 and for the issuance of $2, 200, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas General Obli- gation Bonds, Series 1981. C. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Grapevine City Code Section 7-123 relating to fence construction permit fees . D. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Grapevine City Code, Section 7-150 for the pur- pose of adopting the 1979 edition of the Mechanical Code. E. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Grapevine City Code Section 7-171 for the pur- pose of adapting the 1979 edition of the Plumbing Code. � F. City Council to consider setting the date for a public hearing to consider an application to re- � locate a house, applicant M. E. Landis . G. City Council to consider authorizing the construction crew to begin a project for the installation of starm drainage in Placid Peninsula. H. City Council to consider authorizing a thirty day extension to Power Builders relating to the Water Treatment Plant expansion contract. I. City Council to consider awarding the contract for the construction of water and sewer lines in the ,,,�, western area of the City. J. City Council to consider an agreement with St . Louis and Southwest Railroad Company relating to easement for water lines proposed to cross railroad property. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to include billiard halls and coin operated machine establishments in the Specific Use Permit zoning categary. B. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Grapevine City Code relating to billiard halls and coin operated machine establishments. X. ZONING CASES AND PLATS A. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-11 (Scott) and a subsequent or- �,, dinance if applicable. B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Cammission relative to Zoning Application Z81-20 (Fox) and a subsequent ordinance if appl icable. C. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-22 (Star Bible) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. D. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-23 (Foster) and a subsequent or- dinance if applicable. E. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning �, Application Z81-25 (TLC) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. �rr F. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-26 (Robbins) and a subsequent or- dinance if applicable. G. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Cammission relative to the final plat of Raintree Estates . H. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the �„ final plat of Highland Greens Estates. I. City Council to consider the recommendation of ,,,�, the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the replat of Lots One and Seventeen, Block Twelve of Grapevine Lake Estates. XI. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULA R CITY COUNCIL MEETING A GENDA WAS PREPA RED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 8:30 A.M. City Se tary � � �Irr► CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EMERGENCY AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1981 A T 8:00 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � � VIII. NEW BUSINESS K. City Council to consider a resolution for the purpose of awarding a contract for the purchase of mosquito spraying equipment on an emergency basis. The above item was placed on the agenda because immediate action is necessary to insure the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas . � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 1981 A T 1:30 P.M. City ec a � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1981 AT 8:00 P. M. CIVIC CENTER - 311 MAIN STREET � V. ZONING CASES & PLATS � A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-11 (Scott) and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-22 (Star Bible) and make a recom- mendation to the City Council. C. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Applicatian Z81-23 (Foster) and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. D. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-25 (TLC) and make a recommenda- tian to the City Council. E. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-26 (Robbins) and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. � F. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the +� final plat of Raintree Estates and make a recom- mendation to the City Council. G. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the final plat of Hyland Greens Estates and make a recommendation to the City Council. H. Planning & Zoning Commission ta consider the replat of Lots One and Seventeen, Block Twelve, Grapevine Lake Estates, & make a recommendation to the City Council. I. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the preliminary plat of Kelley Place. VI. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 7, 1981) VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS +�'"""' VIII. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T. C.S. , AS AMENDED �'" BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMIS5ION MEETING A GENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1981 A T 8:30 A. M. City Secr ar STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint Session on this the 21st day of April , 1981 at 7 : 30 P.M. , with the following ,� persons present to-wit: i � William D. Tate Mayor � Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Charles Dunn Council Member William Shafer Council Member Aulton D. Mullendore Council Member Marion Brekken Council Member constituting a quorum with Council Member C.L. Oliver absent, with the following members of the Planning & Zoning Commission: Sharron Spencer Vice-Chairman Harlen Joyce Commissioner Ron Cook Commissioner Harold Anderson Commissioner Gerald Norman Commissioner constituting a quorum with Commissioner Robert Sands absent, with the following members of the City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary �_� CALL TO ORDER � Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Dr. George Clerihew, Pastor First Baptist Church, Grapevine. ORDINANCE, ISSUANCE $1, 050, 000 REVENUE BONDS Mayor Tate advised that prior to consideration of the items for the joint meeting, the Council would review two matters relating to bond issuance. The first item was for the City Council to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $1, 050 ,000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1981. City Manager, Jim Hancock gave a brief history advising that the City had recently advertised for bids on $2 ,100 ,000 Revenue Bonds and $2, 200 , 000 General Obligation Bonds , but that because of reasons previously mentioned, no bids were '"�"' received. Mr. Frank Medanich and Mr. Harold McEnroe, representing First �.r Southwest Corporation advised that their firm was able to place $1, 050, 000 Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds at a rate of 9. 75� for 1982-84 and at 10� for 1985-95 for an average effective interest rate of 9. 96� . 04/21/81 Following a short discussion, the City Secretary was called upon to read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Dunn then made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None � Absent . Councilman Oliver ORDINANCE NO. 81-26 � AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1, 050, 000 "CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1981" , DATED MAY 1, 1981, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND EXTENDING THE CITY'S WATERWORKS SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, 050 , 000 , AS AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, PARTICULARLY ARTICLE 1111 - 1118 , V.A.T.C.S. ; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE BONDS AND THE FORM OF THE INTEREST COUPONS; PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S COMBINED WATER- WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING CERTAIN COVENANTS PERTAINING TO THE BONDS AND THE FUNDS FROM WHICH SAME ARE TO BE PAID; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENTAL AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY � BID AUTHORIZATION BONDS, $1, 050, 000 REVENUE, $2 ,200 ,000 G.O. � The next order of business was for the City Council to con- sider authorizing First Southwest Corporation to receive bids (for consideration on May 19 , 1981) for the issuance of $1, 050, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds , Series 1981 and for the issuance of $2 , 200 ,000 City of Grapevine, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1981. Mr. Medanich advised the Council of the procedure his firm ', would follow relative to advertising for bids and expressed ' I confidence that comparative bids would be received. Mayor Pro Tem Ware then made a motion to authorize First ' Southwest Corporation to receive bids for the issuance of $1,050 , 000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1981 and for the issuance of $2 ,200, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1981. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None � Absent . Oliver INTRODUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE �, Mayor Tate then introduced members of the Planning & Zoning Commission and explained the procedure to be followed regarding the joint public hearings and subsequent consideration of the zoning applications. 04/21/81 PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-11, JAMES SCOTT The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-11, submitted by James Scott. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the ""�"" City Secretary to explain the request of the applicant. It was noted that Mr. Scott was requesting that the property in question (generally, on the east side of Main Street, �► south and east of First Texas Savings) be rezoned from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "SP" Specific Use Permit for the storage, sale and on premise consumption of mixed alcoholic beverages , incidental to the operation of a restaurant, in accordance with a site plan and further allowing all other uses as permitted in the "C-2" Community Business District Zoning Category. Mr. Scott then addressed the Council advising that his initial plans for a restaurant and office facilities could not be carried out and asked that consideration be given to granting only the "C-2" zoning for the construction of an office building. Following several questions from members of the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak regarding the requested zonin�. Mr. Jerry Pittman, property owner within 200 ' of the property in question, inquired as to the size & type construction planned for the facility. ,��, There being no further discussion, Commissioner Harlen Joyce made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gerald Norman and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Absent : Robert Sands Council Member Brekken then made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Shafer, to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-22 , STAR BIBLE The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-22 , submitted by Star Bible Publications. � Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and called upon the City Secretary to explain the request of the applicant. '�"'' It was noted that the property in question, (Lots 5-A, 5-B, and 6, of Block 7 , W.C. Lucas Addition) was presently zoned "R-1" Single Family with the request being for "SP" Specific Use Permit for the printing, storage, and distri- bution of religious literature and for church related activi- ties, in accordance with a site plan. 04/21/81 II Mr. Alvin Jennings then addressed the Council advising that the property had been contributed to Star Bible Publications for use as requested in the zoning application. There were then numerous questions from the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission relating to ingress/egress , proposed truck traffic, hours of operation, expected noise, and the tax status of the company. Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. Mr. Filip F. Long, 1326 Hilltop, """"" expressed concern relative to large delivery trucks exiting the facility onto Hilltop near his front yard. � The City Secretary then advised the Council of a letter from Mr. Stan Wetzel (owner of Lot 14 , Block 6 , Lucas Addition) , expressing favoritism of the requested zoning. There being no further discussion, Commissioner Anderson made a motion, duly seconded by Commissioner Norman that they close their portion of the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Absent : Sands Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion that the Council close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-23, FOSTER � The next order of business was for the City Council and the r+ Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-23 , submitted by Mr. Jerry Foster. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the City Secretary to explain the requested zoninq. The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission was ' advised that because of mortgage commitment difficulties , the applicant had respectfully asked that the application ' be withdrawn. There being no discussion, Commissioner Harlen Joyce made a motion to accept the request for withdrawal, and to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Gerald Norman and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Absent : Sands � Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to accept the withdrawal request and to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: '�*"' Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-24 , THE DARLEN COMPANY The next order of business was for the City Council and 04/21/81 Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-24 , submitted by Darlen Company. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the City Secretary to explain the request of the applicant. Mrs. Armstrong advised that the property in question was two tracts of land on the northeast corner of Wildwood and Dooley. She further advised that the request was � to change the zoning from "R-1" Single Family to the following: Tract A, to "SP" Specific Use for the construc- tion of single family attached dwellings in accordance '� with a site plan, and Tract B to "C-2" Community Business District. Those in attendance were then advised that because of errors in the legal description of the property, the application had to be readvertised for May 5 , 1981. There being no discussion, Commissioner Gerald Norman made a motion to table the public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-24 until May 5, 1981. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Anderson and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Absent : Sands Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to table Council consideration of the public hearing until May 5, 1981. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the following vote: �.�, Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Brekken, & Mullendore Nays . None Absent : Oliver PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-25, TLC REALTY The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-25 , submitted by TLC Realty. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the City Secretary to explain the request of the applicant. Those in attendance were advised that the request was to change the zoning of Tract 9R1 of the Foster Survey, Abstract 518, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District for multi-family purpose in accordance with a site plan. Mr. Tim Lancaster then addressed the Council and reviewed his intentions as proposed on the site plan. There was then a lengthy discussion by the Planning & �., Zoning Commission & City Council, relative to type of construction, whether or not future expansion would be requested, parking, surrounding single family residences , � and master plan recommended use. Mayor Tate then asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. Mr. Glendon Wetzel, 230 Blevins then addressed the Council advising that he 04/21/81 I� i in sixt -four was in possession of a petition conta n g y (64) signatures in opposition to the requested zoning for the following reasons: (1) increased strain on present sewer system; (2) increased water demands; (3) deprec- iation of surrounding single family property; (4) privacy negatively impacted as a result of a two story apartment facility; (5) narrow streets unsuitable for additional traffic; (6) increased noise levels; (7) opposition of majority of surrounding property owners. � The City Secretary then reported that she received a long distance telephone call from Mr. R.W. Snowden, property owner within 200 ' of the property, expressing his opposition � to the requested zoning. Mrs. Armstrong then reported that she was in receipt of the heretofore mentioned petition which represented in excess of 20a of property within 200 ' , thereby requiring a 3/4 vote (6) of the City Council for approval of the application. There being no further discussion, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Harlen Joyce made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Harold Anderson & prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Absent : Sands Council Member Marion Brekken then made a motion to close the Council' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None �' Absent : Oliver wr�r PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-26 , ROBBINS The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing , relative to Zoning Application Z81-26 , submitted by Karen Robbins. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the City Secretary to explain the requested zoning. ' Those in attendance were advised that the property in question was approximately two acres located generally on the north side of West Wall, east of Highway 114 . The secretary further noted that the request was to change the zoning from "C-2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit for the construction and operation of a roller skating arena in accordance with a site plan, and further allowing all other uses permitted in the "C-2" Community Business District category. Mrs. Robbins then addressed the Council and reviewed the proposed site plan in detail and explained the operation � of the facility. Following questions from the Council and Planning & Zoning � Commission, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. 04/21/81 Mr. Michael Green, Arlington attorney, advised that he represented neighboring property owners Victor Bilbo, Edith Tillery, and Allen Myers. He further noted that his clients did not oppose a roller skating arena in Grapevine, but they were concerned about drainage onto their property. After addressing several questions to the applicant, Mr. Green asked that the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission consider tabling consider- ation of the application pending the submission of plans relating to the drainage problem. � The applicant advised that the drainage problem had been discussed with her builder and that a retainer wall was � planned for the purpose of slowing drainage. The Council was advised by the City Staff that the parking spaces shown on the site plan did not meet the requirements of a facility the size of the one planned. It was the general concensus of the Council that the parking as shown on the site plan would be sufficient considering the nature of the business. Mayor Tate then asked if there were other guests present to speak for or against the application. Mr. Robert Hinson and Mr. Roy Stewart, both property owners within 200 ' advised that they supported the requested zoning change. There being no further discussion, Commission Member Gerald Norman made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commission Member Harlen Joyce and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Joyce, Anderson, Norman, & Cook Nays . None Absent : Sands Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion to close the Council ' s �, portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Tate advised that the City Council would recess and reconvene in the Council Chambers for completion of their published agenda items. He further stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would reconvene in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street to consider other published agenda items and to formulate recommendations relative to the zoning applications. CALL TO ORDER Following the recess , Mayor Tate called the Council back to order with all members present with the exception of Council- man Oliver. "�"' CITIZENS REQUESTS Mr. Tim Bowling, owner and operator of Quick Fill convenience �r store and service station addressed the Council expressing opposition to the existing ordinance regulating the time during which coin operated machines can be operated within the City. , 04/21/81 I� Followin his resentation Mr. Bowlin was advised that g P � g the Council had been reviewing the regulatory ordinance about which he was concerned and that the time of opera- tion would be addressed. MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the Minutes of April 6, 7, and 14, 1981. Council Member Brekken made a motion to waive the reading "� of the Minutes and approve them as published. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver TEXAS POWER & LIGHT PUBLIC HEARING The next order of business was for the City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to Texas Power & Light Company' s request for a rate increase. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. City Manager, Jim Hancock gave a brief history relative to the date of official filing, the percentage of increase requested, and the City' s action on the matter to date. Mr. Mike McKinney, T P & L District Manager, addressed the Council relative to the need for the requested increase and the services provided by Texas Power & Light. � Mayor Tate then asked if there were guests present to speak in regard to the requested increase. There were none. There being no further discussion, Councilman Mullendore made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ' FENCE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE ORDINANCE ' The next order of business was for the City Council to consider ' an Ordinance amending Grapevine City Code Section 7-123 , relating to fence construction permit fees. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised that because of complaints from citizens about the cost of a fence construction permit fee, a survey was taken to determine what other cities were charging. He further stated that at the present time, the City of Grapevine was charging a fee based on the valuation ,�, of the fence. He added that it was the recommendation of the City Staff that the ordinance be changed to provide a $10 . 00 permit fee. �� 04/21/81 The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. There being little discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ORDINANCE NO. 81-27 � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING GRAPE- � VINE CITY CODE, SECTION 7-123, RELATING TO FENCE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES , PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES , PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY ; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1979 EDITIONS OF MECHANICAL CODE AND PLUMBING CODE The next two matters to come before the Council were consideration of amending City Code Sections 7-150 and 7-171 for the purpose of adopting the 1979 editions of the Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code. City Manager, Jim Hancock asked that the Council consider tabling these items pending the preparation of more detailed information for Council deliberation. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware made a motion to table consideration of the two items as requested. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken `"' Nays . None Absent : Oliver � PUBLIC HEARING DATE, HOUSE MOVING APPLICATION, LANDIS The next order of business was for the City Council to determine the date for a public hearing to consider an application to relocate a house as submitted by Mr. M.E. Landis. The City Secretary advised that it was the recommendation of the City Staff that the public hearing be scheduled for May 5, 1981. Council Member Brekken made a motion to accept the recommenda- tion of the City Staff and schedule the public hearing for May 5, 1981. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver �,�•** STORM DRAINAGE, PLACID PENINSULA AREA �rr The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing the construction crew to begin a project for the installation of a storm drainage in Placid Peninsula. 04/21/81 ' II City Engineer, Jim Baddaker explained that the Placid Peninsula area in the vicinity of Mercury Peninsula and Evinrude was subdivided and the streets and drainage facilities constructed prior to the annexation into the City. He added that the facilities did not provide for drainage from the north through the addition. He continued to say that at the present time, dra�nage flows cross country and presents an obstacle to any additional development in the area. Mr. Baddaker advised that the city' s construction crew could correct the problem for ,,,,,,,�, $21,430. 97 , with $7, 000 of that amount being contributed toward the purchase of materials by the principal property owner, Mr. Paul Verburg. � There being little other discussion, Councilman Mullendore made a motion that the project be authorized with $7 ,000 being contributed by Mr. Verburg and $14 ,437 . 97 to be obtained out of the Miscellaneous Streets & Drainage bond funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver POWER BUILDERS CONTRACT EXTENSION, WATER TREATMENT PLANT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing a thirty day extension to Power Builders relating to the Water Treatment Plant expansion contract. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised the Council that he was in receipt of two letters from Power Builders requesting to extend the time of substantial completion of the water treatment plant construction to May l, 1981 from April l , � 1981. He then explained the reasons for the request and advised that he did not anticipate any problems because of ,�, the time extension on the project. He added that both he and Freese & Nichols recommended approval of the request. There being little discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation and grant a thirty day time extension to May 1, 1981. The motion was seconded by Council- ' man Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver WATER & SEWER LINES, WESTERN PORTION OF THE CITY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider awarding the contract for the construction of water and sewer lines in the western area of the City. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker explained in detail the project in question and the location of the needed lines. He then advised the Council of the following bids received: � 1. Brown & Cris , Inc. 1940 Kendrick Avenue Lakeville, Minn. 55044 $482 , 886.10 � 2. Lightning Constr. Co. P.O. Box 176 Seagoville, Texas 75159 496 ,278 . 00 04/21/81 3. Wright Construction Co. 601 West Wall Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 $498 ,605.20 Mr. Baddaker then added that it was the recommendation of the City Staff and Freese & Nichols Engineers that the bid be awarded to Brown & Cris, Inc. , in the amount of $482, 886. 10. ""�" Council Member Brekken then made a motion that the contract be awarded to Brown & Cris, Inc. , in the amount of $482 , 886 .10 for the construction of certain water and sewer lines. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, & Brekken Nays . None Absent . Oliver Abstain : Mullendore RAILROAD AGREEMENT, WATER LINE EASEMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an agreement with St. Louis and Southwest Railroad Company relating to easement for water lines proposed to cross rail- road property. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised that as was discussed in the previous item, a 12 inch water line is to be extended from Mustang at Tanglewood north through the Industrial Park across Highway 114. He continued to state that in the process the line would have to cross the railroad right-of-way approxi- mately 1000 feet west-southwest of State Highway 114 . He added that in order to proceed with the project, an agreement would need to be executed by Mayor Tate. +�. There being little discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Ware made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with St. Louis and Southwest Railroad Company relating to easements for water lines crossing the railroad right-of-way. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver MUNICIPAL SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS, AGREEMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an agreement between Municipal Software Consultants and the City of Grapevine. Finance Director, Lee Maness advised that in the process of developing the City' s computer system, the services of Municipal Software Consultants were engaged to design and implement software to our specifications to be used specifi- �,,, cally for municipalities or other tax exempt entities. He added that traditionally, ownership of software developed by consultants was retained by the software firm. Mr. Maness � continued to say that the City was able to negotiate an agreed amount to be retained by the City of Grapevine as a royalty right or fee in the event of future sales to other municipalities. As a result of a� article in a national municipal finance officers magazine, it became obvious that the potential existed to market 04/21/81 � the software on a national basis and recover the City' s initial investment, as well as creating an additional revenue source. Mr. Maness advised the Council that the softwar,e program has already been placed in five Texas cities for $12 , 500 royalty fees to the City. City Attorney, John Boyle advised that he had reviewed the contract and recommended its approval. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Municipal ''�""" Software Consultants as outlined. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver MOSQUITO SPRAYING EQUIPMENT, RESOLUTION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution for the purpose of awarding a contract for the purchase of mosquito spraying equipment on an emergency basis. Assistant City Manager, Bill Eisen advised that the City had been using mosquito spraying equipment furnished by Tarrant County, but that that equipment would no longer be available for City use. He added that because it was the mosquito breeding season, and because of the potential spread of diseases carried by mosquitos , that it was the recommendation of the City Staff that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a London Aire brand ultra-low volume mosquito fogger from Public Health Equipment and Supply for the sum of $3, 895. He added that �s a result of ,,,^,, telephone bids, Public Health Eguipment & Supply had quoted the lowest price. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. "�'" There being little discussion, Councilman Mullendore made a motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase as outlined. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver RESOLUTION NO. 81-11 A RESOLUTION FINDING THE NECESSITY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN ULTRA-LOW VOLUME MOSQUITO FOGGER FROM PUBLIC HEALTH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, MORALS, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, COIN OPERATED MACHINES IN "SP" ,,,�,�, The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to include billiard � halls and coin operated machine establishments in the Specific Use Permit zoning category. 04/21/81 The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. City Attorney, John Boyle explained the contents of the draft ordinance. Following a short discussion, Council Member Marion Brekken made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and prevailed by the �,,, following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken � Nays . None Absent : Oliver ORDINANCE NO. 81-29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS BY AMENDING AP- PENDIX A - THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY BY ADDING SUBSECTION (31) TO SECTION 7-1002 THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT TO PERMIT, ALLOW, AND REQUIRE BILLIARD HALLS AND SKILL OR PLEASURE COIN OPERATED MACHINES AS PRINCIPAL USES IN A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT ONLY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY COIN OPERATED MACHINE & BILLIARD HALL REGULATORY ORDINANCE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Grapevine City Code relating to billiard halls and coin operated � machine establishments. � City Attorney, John Boyle outlined the draft ordinance in detail. Following a lengthy discussion, it was the general concensus that there were other items that needed to be clarified and included in the amendment ordinance. Mayor Tate then asked the committee to review the item further and suggested that the matter be tabled. Councilman Mullendore then made a motion that the item be tabled for further consideration. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ZONING APPLICATION Z81-11, PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Com- mission relative to Zoning Application Z81-11 (Scott) and a � subsequent ordinance, if applicable. Planning �& Zoning Commission Chairman, Sharron Spencer i� advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission had voted to table their recommendation on Mr. Scott ' s application pending the submission of a site plan. The City Attorney advised that no action was necessary at the present time on behalf of the Council. 04/21/81 ZONING APPLICATION Z81-20, GARY FOX The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Com- mission, relative to Zoning Application Z81-20 (Fox) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. The City Secretary reminded the Council that following the public hearing on April 7 , 1981 the Planning & Zoning Com- ,,,� mission had recommended approval of the requested zoning by a vote of four to three. The Council then tabled considera- tion of the application until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council (April 21, 1981) . `"� The Council was then advised that the applicant was unable to attend the meeting and asked that the Council consider tabling their decision until May 5 , 1981. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware made a motion to table consideration of Zoning Application Z81-20 until May 5 , 1981. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the foll�wing vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ZONING APPLICATION Z81-22 , STAR BIBLE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-22 (Star Bible) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. � It was reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended � approval of the application by a vote of three to two with the provision that the driveway exit onto Hilltop rather than onto Dove. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Following a short discussion, it was the general concensus of '' the Council and City Engineer, that the entrance and exit be ' left on Dove as shown on the site plan submitted with the ap- ' plication. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion to adopt the ordinance and grant the application as submitted. The motion was se- conded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ORDINANCE NO. 81-28 .•�w AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , SAME BEING ALSO ,,,�„ KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED 04/21/81 IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS , BEING A PART OF THE W.C. LUCAS ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROP- ERTY FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DIS- TRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE PRINTING, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIOUS LITERATURE AND FOR CHURCH RE- LATED ACTIVITIES, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY ZONING APPLICATION Z81-25, TLC REALTY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Com- mission, relative to Zoning Application Z81-25 (TLC) , a��l a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. It was reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission re- commended denial of the application by a vote of five to zero for the following reasons: (1) felt approval would constitute spot zoning; (2) wanted to maintain the integrity of single family neighborhoods; (3) Master Plan recommended single family; (4) apartments should be on major arterials. � The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Marion Brekken then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and deny the application. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver ZONING APPLICATION Z81-26 , ROBBINS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, relative to Zoning Application Z81-26 (Robbins) , and a subsequent ordi- nance, if applicable. Vice-Chairman Sharron Spencer reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of five to zero, for a specific use zoning for a roller skating arena and related accessory uses, in accordance with a revised site �^ plan addressing drainage, excluding coin operated machines, and accepting the parking as shown on the original site plan. �, The City Attorney explained that since the zoning ordinance was amended this date to include coin operated machines in the specific use zoning category, that he had recommended the Planning & Zoning Commission address the question because it had been stated in the public hearing that fourteen coin 04/21/81 'I operated machines were planned for the facility. He added, ' for clarification purposes , that under the newly adopted zoning ordinance and the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, the skating facility could have seven coin operated machines without additional zoning. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to accept the recommenda- tion of the Planning & Zoning Commission with the provision added that the revised site plan must meet with the approval of the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver "'"� ORDINANCE NO. 81-30 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10 , THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEING A LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PART OF THE THOMAS EASTER SURVEY, ABSTR.ACT NO. 474 AND THE A. FOSTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 518, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING CATEGORY TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ZONING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A ROLLER SKATING ARENA AND RE- LATED ACCESSORY USES , EXCLUDING THE USE OF � COIN OPERATED MACHINES , ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN ADDRESSING DRAINAGE WITH SAID REVISED SITE PLAN REQUIRING APPROVAL OF � THE CITY ENGINEER, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT CATEGORY EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS , AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY RAINTREE ESTATES FINAL PLAT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Raintree Estates. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised that the plat had been withdrawn, therefore requiring no action by the Council. � HYLAND GREENS, FINAL PLAT � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Hyland Greens . 04/21/81 City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised the Council that the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Staff recommended approval of the final plat of Hyland Greens. He then presented the plat to the Council and conducted a brief review. Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and Planning & Zoning �„ Commission and adopt the final plat of Hyland Greens. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and pre- vailed by the following vote: "'�' Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver GRAPEVINE LAKE ESTATES, REPLAT The final order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the replat of Lots One and Seventeen, Block Twelve of Grapevine Lake Estates. City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission & City Staff recommended approval. He further explained that the revised plat removed approximately twenty- five feet from Lot 17 and included it in Lot l. Mr. Baddaker added that a subsequent dedication statement would be filed with the County as a separate document. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion that the replat of Grapevine Lake Estates as presented be approved. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the �=� following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken �" Nays . None Absent : Oliver ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None Absent : Oliver PASSED AND APPROVED on this the �� day of 0 / l , 1981. APPROV . �^��_.. �, w..���� " �`� i Mayor i�rrr ATTEST: City Secr a �