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Home My WebLink About1979-05-15 Joint Meeting`� :# � � � `E � � � � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVTNE, TEXAS i � A GENDA � JC}INT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING CCINIMISSIflN MEE`i'ING � TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1979 AT 7: 30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 4I3 MAIN STREET � � I. CALL TO {�RDER � II. TNVOCATION: Dr. George Clerihaw � First Baptist Church III. PUBLIC HEARINGS � A. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to � hoid a public hearing relative to Zaning AppZicatian Z79-12 submitted by Kei�h Cecil & Associates. B. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission �o hald a public hearing relative to Zoning Applicati.on Z79-13 submitted by Mack Jameson. ' C. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission �o � ? hald a public hearing relative ta Zaning Application ' � ' Z79-14 submitted by Don Loaney. ! i , s a D. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to ' ' hald a public hearin.g relative ta 2oning Applicatian i ' Z79-15 submitted by the City of Grapevine (Gol£ Course) . i x i , IV. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING� ; i A. City Council. to remain a.n session ta cansider �urther � publa.shed agenda items. � � 9 i B. Planning & Zoning Commissian to recess to the � ' " Conference Raom �o discuss �urther busizaess . � i ' 's I � i € � IN ACCORDANCE WI'I'H ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED � , BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, TFIE JOIN'I' Cl2"Y Ct�UNCIL AND PLANNING & Z(�NING CONiMI�SIC}R7 MEETING � AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED qN THIS THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, � 1979 AT 4:30 P.M. � � � i � . � City Sec ary � � � 4 � � a � �. t � �g 3• � � 1 t '1 3 � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � 9 A GENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 1979 AT 8:00 P. M. � COUNC IL CHAMBERS - 413 MA IN S TREET i � , V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 17 & 23rd, & May l, 1979) i VI. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS I � VII. PUBLIC HEARING � A. City Council to hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering an application to relocate a portable ' building. i VIII. NEW BUSINESS ' A. Mr. Vernie R. Henderson, Distribution Manager, to make a presentation relative to a rate increase requested by Lone Star Gas Company. B. City Council to consider a resolution regarding the � Lone Star Gas rate increase request for the purpose ; of consideration of the suspension of rates and to ' ' set a date for a public hearing. ' � C. City Council to consider the recommendation of i ; Texas Municipal League and participating cities Steering Committee concerning the Public Utility i Commission' s ruling on electric rates. j I ! � IX. OLD BUSINESS ' I ' � � A. City Council to consider appointments to various Committees and Boards. " f ! B. City Council to consider an ordinance rel�tive to ; � the abandonment of a portion of Cross Creek Drive. i ; C. City Council to consider a resolution pertaining j to the Trinity River Authority Contract. � E i t D. City Council to review and consider awarding i construction of the convention center parking lot. � � E. City Council to consider a resolution authorizing € a change order to include golf cart trail construction ; in the parking lot contract, and decl�ring an emergency. � { F. City Council to consider amending the 1978-79 City � Budget. S F } X. ZONING ORDINANCES & PLATS � 4 A. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � Planning & Zoning Commission and a subsequent ordinance � relative to Zoning Application Z79-12 (Keith Cecil) . � � � € � t: � � � � � a � B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � Planning & Zoning Commission and a subsequent ordi- nance relative to Zoning Application Z79-13 (Jameson) . � ' C. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � Planning & Zoning Commission and a subsequent ordi- nance relative to Zoning Application Z79-14 (Looney) . � ; D. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and a subsequent ordi- � nance relative to Zoning Application Z79-15 (City) . ' � E. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning the revised ' � plat of Creekwood Estates. ' F. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � Planning & Zoning Commission concerning the revised j plat of wildwood '�errace Apartments. ; � XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION � � A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room � to discuss pending litigation and personnel pursuant ' to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsections (e) & (g) , � Texas Civil Statutes. � ( B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and � ! take any necessary action relative to pending litigation � or personnel. + i � � _ XII. ADJOURNMENT � s P E 3 � � I IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY j i CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE � � 11TH DAY OF MAY, 1979 AT 4: 30 P.M. � � � . � � � City Se t ry � I � I � i � � i t � { � # � s s § � F fr � : � � � � �. � �¢ C I � I � � i � CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS � � EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM � ' CITY COUNCIL � � TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 1979 AT 8 :00 P.M. � i COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET E t 3 � � S i f i i i � I X. ZONING ORDINANCES AND PLATS � ; G. City Council to consider the recommendation of € � the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to 4 the replat of the McClelland Addition. � � � � i � � � 1 � ( � � F � � I � I � ; f I � � � The above emergency item was placed on the City Council � i Agenda because immediate action is necessary to insure the � health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of � ,. the City of Grapevine , Texas . � � � � t i } i � P} [ � $ � I � i � � � �t i � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T_ . C. S . , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE � 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1979 , AT 1 :00 P .M. � � � . � City Se etary � � f � � � r � � € � � € � � i � I � E ; ; CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS ' I AGENDA ' PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ` TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 1979 AT 8 :00 P.M. ; CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET ° i � � � V. OATH OF OFFICE � ; VI. NEW BUSINESS i A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider � Zoning Application No. Z79-12 (Keith Cecil : and Associates) and mak�e a recommendation to g the City Council. _ F ; B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider � Zoning Application No. Z79-13 (Mack Jameson) ; and make a recommendation to the City Council . � � � C. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider 4 Zoning Application No. Z79-14 (Don Looney) � and make a recommendation to the City Council. : D. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider � ; Zoning Application No. Z79-15 (City of � Grapevine Golf Course) and make a recommenda- f tion to the City Council. � � E. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � Revised Plat of Creekwood Estates , Lots 32 and � � 33, and make a recommendation to the City Coucil. � � F. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � Revised Plat of Wildwood Terrace Apartments , � Lots 6 , 7 , and 8, and make recommendation to ; City Council. � VII . MINUTES - November 21 , 1978 , December 5 , 1978 , � March 20 , 1979 , and March 29 , 1979 � � � VIII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS � � IX. ADJOURNMENT � , � rg # [ i � [ r � ky [ �y £ � 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 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 1979 , AT � 4:30 P .M. " � G F � t: � � � ity Secr a � � , � ;. � � � , � . � � � � � t a � CITY OF GR.APEVINE , TEXAS � s EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION � TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 1979 AT 8 :00 P.M. � CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET � � 3 i 3 € [ I s � t `s VI. NEW BUSINESS � € � G. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � replat of the McClelland Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. i � � f f # 1 � � [ 4 � i i �g } 8 � s t � t a � € F z � t a i' � a } k The above emergency item was placed on the Planning & Zoning � Commission Agenda because immediate action is necessary to in- � sure the health, safety, a�id general welfare of the citizens � of Grapevine, Texas . � 's � ; � � 4 F', � � � � � � � � �[ 4 � r t � � � { 4 F IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T. C. S . , AS AMENDED BY ' CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE , REGULAR SESSION, � THE EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE � 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1979 , AT 1: 00 P .M. � � t x t � B • City Se etary � � � � � . � � � � � i � � i I � I � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � F � EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM � PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION � r TUESDAY, MAY I5 , 1979 AT 8 :00 P.M. _ 4 CONFERENCE ROQM - 413 MAIN STREET � , � � � I r � � � � � f ° i � VI . NEW BUSINESS � � t H, Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � ; proposed subdivision at Kimball Road at Dove � � Road, Preliminary Plat i' � � i � ; � � � 7 � £ a � � � E. c � � � Y � # �: f � , � � # ( � � � d' � � � i s i � { � F S � � p # � j ' The abave emergency agenda item was placed on the Planning & � � Zoning Co�nz.ssi.on Agenda because immediate action is necessary �. to insure the heal�h, safety, and general welfare of the � citizens o� Grapevine, Texas . � � � � � I� � � , � = � � s � 3 i � 8. � �', 4 � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T, C . S . , AS AMENDED BY � CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE , REGULAR SESSIQN, � THE EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE ` 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1979 , AT 4: 00 P.M. t � � � � � & Ci�y S re�ary � � F � F. d � � � �. � � i STATE OF TEXAS � , COUNTY OF TARR.ANT � i CITY OF GRAPEVINE � ' The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine , Texas , met in Joint Session on this the 15th , day of May, 1979 , at 7 : 30 P.M. , with the following persons pre- sent to-wit : ' William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Councilman Aulton D. Mullendore Councilman C. L. "Larry" Oliver Councilman William Shafer Councilman � Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum with Mayor Pro-Tem David A. Florence, ab- � sent , with the following Planning and Zoning Commission Members � present to-wit : Harlen Joyce Acting Chairman ' Sharon Spencer Member ' Ron Cook Member ; Dwayne Rogers Member Robert Sands Member Jerry Burgess Member ' Bob Stewart Member � constituting a quorum with the following City Staff Members : � James L. Hancock City Manager � Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager I John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney � Shirley Armstrong City Secretary I I CALL TO ORDER i "` Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. i INVOCATION Dr. George Clerihew, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Grapevine , Texas , delivered the Invocation. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING APPLICATION N0. Z79-12 The first order of business was for the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a Pub�.ic Hearing rela- tive to Zoning Application No. Z79-12 , submitted by Keith Cecil and Associates . Mayor Tate declared the Public Hearing open. . The City Secretary explained that the applicants were request- ing that approximately seventeen (17) acres of land, between West Northwest Highway and Wa11 Street, be rezoned from "R-1" � Single Family Dwelling District to "R-3" Mu1ti-Family Dwelling District. She then advised that Mr. Brad Kittle was in atten- , dance to speak on behalf of the applicants . , j Mr. Kittle approached the Council and the Planning and Zoning i `� Commission and requested that consideration of the application ' be tabled until June 19 , 1979 . j j Planning and Zoning Commission Member Harlen Joyce then made a motion to table the Public Hearing until June 19 , 1979 . The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Burgess and prevailed by i the following vote : � � Ayes : Joyce, Spencer , Cook, Rogers , Sands , Burgess , and Stewart. Nays : None I { ; � l i � # 05/15/79 � a � $ Councilman Ware then made a motion that the Council table con- sideration of the application until June 19 , 1979 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote : � } i Ayes : Tate, Ware , Oliver , Mullendore , Shafer , and Dunn { Nays : None ` Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence '' I EA IN - ZONING APPLICATION N0. Z79-13 � PUBL C H R G � � The next order of business was for the City .Council and the Plan- �; ` ning and Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing relative to � Zoning Application No. Z79-13 , submitted by Mack Jameson. � � Mayor Tate declared the Public Hearing open. The City Secretary explained that Mr. Jameson, representing Quatro � Grande , Inc. , had filed an application to change the zoning of 325 � i and 401 East Wall Street from "C-2" Communtiy Business District to # "SP" Specific Use Permit District Zoning , incidental to the con- � struction and operation of warehouses and retail facilities , and other uses as permitted under "C-2" Community Business District � Zoning. € Mr. Jameson advised the Council that the two (2) adjacent lots � represented 0. 677 acres . He then presented a site plan of the proposed construction, and noted that existing structures on the property would be removed. There was then a lengthy discussion relative to the construction of the proposed warehouses and retail facilities . Councilman Dunn asked if there were requirements for screening in conjunction with the type zoning requested. The City Attorney advised that with Specific Use Zoning, the Council had the abil- � ity to require certain restrictions . He added that a screening � ' fence is , by ordinance , required between "C-2" Community Business � Zoning and "R-1" Single Family Dwelling Zoning. It was noted hora- ' ever, that the residences adjacent to the property in question � were located on property zoned "C-2" . Therefore , a screening de- vice would not be required unless specifically set out in the ap- � proval of the application. Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or ° against the application. There were none. The City Secretary ` reported that she had not received any petitions pertaining to � the zoning request. � � There being no further discussion, Planning and Zoning Commission � Member Bob Stewart made a motion to close their portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Robert Sands � and prevailed by the following vote : ' � Ayes : Joyce, Sands , Rogers , Burgess , Cook, Stewart , and Spencer. � Nays : None f Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to close the Council ' s � portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : � Ayes : Tate, Ware , Mullendore, Oliver, Dunn, and Shafer ` Nays : None � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence r PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING APPLICATION N0. Z70-14 The next order of business was for the Cit Council and the Plan- � Y ning and Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing relative to � Zoning Application No. Z79-14, submitted by Mr. Don Looney. � Mayor Tate declared the Public Hearing open. � � � �: � 05/15/79 The City Secretary explained that the application was to change the zoning of two (2) tracts of land containing approximately seventy-eight (78) acres (located on the west side of Highway 157 , north and south of its intersection with Hall-Johnson Road) from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. There was no one in attendance to represent the applicant. i ! Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or � against the application. � Mr. Richard Biggar, Mr. Gary Fox, and Mr. Floyd Coleman, neigh- � boring property owners , opposed the zoning primarily because , they did not know the intended use of the property in question. i There being no one in attendance to represent the applicant , � Planning and Zoning Commission Member Harlen Joyce made a motion j to table the Public Hearing until June 19 , 1979 . The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Burgess and prevailed by the following � vote : i Ayes : Joyce, Spencer, Cook, Rogers , Sands , Burgess , and Stewart. i Nays : None Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to table the Council' s � portion of the Public Hearing until June 19 , 1979 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : I � Ayes : Tate, Ware, Shafer , Dunn, Mullendore, and Oliver . Nays : None � Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING APPLICATION N0. Z79-15 I The next order of business was for the City Council and the Plan- `� ning and Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing relative to � Zoning Application No. Z79-15 , submitted by the City of Grapevine. i � Mayor Tate declared the Public Hearing open. The City Secretary explained that the request was to change the zoning of the Golf Course from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling Dis- trict to "SP" Specific Use Permit District , incidenta�. to the oper- ation of the Municipal Golf Course , City of Grapevine Concourse Center, and all related and incidental activities , and for the on premise storage , sale and consumption of beer and wine only. - � Golf Pro, Jim Smith, made a presentation on behalf of the City. � He stated that the purpose and intent of the zoning request was to be permitted to sell beer in the restaurant portion of the Club House for those golfers who desired it while playing golf, � or at completion of the round. He added that the reason for de- fining the entire course as "the premise" was to eliminate golfers � from bringing their own beer onto the Golf Course property. Mr. Smith further stated ,that the beer would be sold in draft form, therefore limiting the usage, by and large, to the Club House � area. ? Mayor Tate asked, since the premise was defined as the entire � course , would players be able to take the beer with them onto the course. Mr. Smith answered yes , but that they would not be � alllowed to bring their own beer onto the property. Councilman Dunn asked if signs would be posted at the Golf Course i property entrance to advise that alcoholic beverages could not be � brought onto the property. Mr. Smith answered yes . ' Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. There were none. � . � , � � 05/15/79 � There being no further discussion, Elanning and Zoning Commission F Member Jerry Burgess made a motion to close their portion of the � Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by r'iember Robert Sands � and prevailed by the following vote : � � Ayes : Joyce, Sands , Stewart , Rogers , Spencer, Cook, and Burgess . � Nays : None ¢ � Councilman Shafer then made a motion to close the Council ' s por- tion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Council- , man Ware and prevailed by the following vote : � i Ayes : Tate , Ware , Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore E Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � � END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING � The Planning and Zoning Commission then recessed to the Confer- � ence Room to consider the merits of the zoning applications and j to discuss further published agenda items . � $ The City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to � complete their meeting in accordance with the published agenda. : � F MINUTES-APRIL 17 AND 23 , MAY l , 1979 � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the minutes of April 17 and 23 , and May 1 , 1979 . � There being no corrections or additions to the minutes , Council- man Oliver made a motion to approve them as printed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , and Mullendore � Nays : None =- � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS � U. S . Congressman Jim Wright ; ; � Councilman Dunn announced that a reception, honoring U. S . Congressman Jim Wright , would be held on Friday, � May 18 , 1979 , 8 : 00 A.M. , at the Civic Center. He � stated that the public was invited to attend. ; Proc�amation - Parks and Recreation Month � Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin Conklin, announced � that the Mayor had signed a Proclamation declaring June � National Park and Recreation Month in the City o� � Grapevine. He added that the action was in conjunction ; with a similar Proclamation signed by President Carter � in support of the National Recreation and Park Associa- � tion, Arlington, Virginia. A f PUBLIC HEARING - PORTABLE BUILDING � The next order of business was for the City Co_un��,l_�o_k�.o�.d: a � �.�= Public Hearing for the purpose of considering an application to � relocate a portable building. : � Mayor Tate declared the Public Hearing open. _ i The City Secretary explained that the applicant , Mr. Troy Cheek, � was requesting permission to relocate a 12" X 32 ' portable build- ing on the northeast corner of Lucas Drive and West Northwest � Highway. A letter from Mr. Kenneth Richardson, advising that he had no objections to the request, was read into the record as follows : � � 05/15/79 �� 5/9/79 " City of Grapevine City Secretary Concerning Application ��HMA79-2 , Mr. Troy Cheek. I am very much in favor of moveing building on corner of Lucas & 114. Hopeing it will improve the lot next to me. Sincerely Kenneth E. Richardson 218 N Lucas Dr � Grapevine , Tx 76051 Mr. Cheek advised the Council that the building would be used as an office in relation to grass sales . Councilman Mullendore asked if the building would be unused a portion of the time since grass sales were seasonal. The. appli- : cant answered that he hoped to sell firewood during the winter months . The City Manager advised that screening devices might be required for outside storage. Mayor Tate asked if consideration of the application related to screening devices and particular items sold. The City Attorney answered no, and advised that sales would be controlled by zon- ing. Mayor Tate then advised Mr. Cheek that prior to expansion of his operation, he would need to check with the inspection de- partment regarding screening devices . Councilman Oliver stated that he would prefer a time limit on the permit. '$ Mayor Tate asked the City Attorney if that would be an acceptable restriction. The City Attorney answered yes , and stated that the permit could be limited to the present owner. : The riayor then explained to the applicant that if approved, the permit would be issued to the present ownership , and if the busi- ness was sold, or the operation changed, the Council would have to review the matter again. There being no further discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Council- man Ware and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to grant the application for the present owner, with the limitation that if there were any changes in the business , or ownership , the application would be- come void and have to be reconsidered by the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence RESOLUTION N0. 79-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AUTHO- RIZING THE RELOCATION OF A PORTABLE BUILDING, PROVIDING FOR A NON-TRANSFERRABLE PERMIT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE . � � ; 05/15/79 � � LONE STAR GAS RATE INCREASE PRESENTATION € The next order of business was for Mr. Vernie R. Henderson, Dis- � tribution Manager, to make a presentation relative to a rate in- � crease requested by Lone Star Gas Company, f ; � Mr. Henderson advised that on April 25 , 1979 , he filed with the � City a statement of intent to increase residential and commercial € rates . He then read into record a letter, attached hereto and made � a part hereof. � There were no questions from the Council following Mr. Henderson' s ; presentation. Z � RESOLUTION-LONE STAR GAS RATE INCREASE REQUEST � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a ' resolution regarding the Lone Star Gas rate increase request for = the purpose of consideration of the suspension of rates and to set ; a date for a Public Hearing. � ; The City Secretary read the proposed resolution. The Public Hear- � ing was then set for June 19 , 1979 . # # Councilman Oliver made a motion to adopt the resolution. The mo- � tion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the t following vote : � � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, and Mullendore � Nays : None ` Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � � RESOLUTION N0. 79-13 � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GR.APEVINE , TEXAS , � SUSPENDING THE RATES OF LONE STAR GAS FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR- ING DATE OF JUNE 19 , 1979 . � � TML REPORT - ELECTRIC RATES � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider E the recommendation of Texas Municipal League and participating cities Steering Committee concerning the Public Utility Commission' s ` ruling on electric rates . � 4 The City Attorney explained that the Texas Municipal League, with } cooperation of participating cities , had a case before the Public Utility Commission relative to rate increases and various con- tracts between the two companies of TESCO and TEXAS POWER AND > LIGHT COMPANY. He added that the Public Utility Commission re- cently made a ruling that called for a rebate (approximately ' $3 ,000 ,000. 00) to the municipalities involved. The City Attorney d continued to report that the rebate was considerably less than the staff and legal council of the Public Utility Commission had requested based on a number of specific legal points . He added that nearly all of the participating cities and TML had made a decision to pursue a motion for rehearing, possibly pur- ` suant to court , the decision of the Public Utility Commission. ` The City Attorney then rec:ommended that the City of Grapevine con- � � tinue its participation with the other municipalities . § There being no discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept � the recommendation of the City Attorney and continue to participate �' with the Texas Municipal League. The motion was seconded by Council- man Ware and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware , Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, and Mullendore � Nays : None Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Florence F' � � ; � 4 i �' � � 05/15/79 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider appointments to various Boards and Committees . INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE The City Secretary advised that one member needed to be appointed to the Industrial Committee. She stated that the Industrial Committee had recommended the ap- pointment of Mr. John Kennerly of Omega Industries . ,.�, �, Councilman Ware nominated Mr. John Kennerly and moved that nomi- nations cease and that he be appointed by acclamation. The mo- tion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver , Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence LIBR.ARY BOARD The City Secretary advised that three appointments needed to be made to the Library Board. She stated that the Library Board had submitted the following names for consideration: Roger Cloud, Randy Jacobs , Jerry Pittman, Mr. Ce1ia Box, and Mrs . Edi.th Pewitt. The City Secretary then noted that the City Staff was able to contact Mr. Cloud, Mr. Jacobs , and Mr. Pittman, all of who were agreeable to serve if appointed. Councilman Shafer made a motion to appoint Roger Cloud, Jerry Pittman, and Randy Jacobs to the Library Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the fol- lowing vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence HOUSING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF APPEALS The City Secretary stated that five appointments needed to be made with the appointees serving on both Boards . She adivsed that the following names had been submitted for consideration: H. J. Harper, Stan Heitman, Brent McPherson, Tom Presley, Joe Lipscomb , and John Ferguson. Councilman Oliver made a motion to appoint Brent McPherson, The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Ware , Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � Councilman Ware then made a motion to appoint Stan Heitman. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence Councilman Mullendore made a motion to appoint John Ferguson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the fo1- lowing vote : t � s 05/15/79 � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence i Councilman Shafer made a motion to appoint H. J. Harper. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the � following vote : _ E F Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore Nays : None �, � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence x � Councilman Dunn then made a motion to appoint Joe Lipscomb . The � motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the � following vote : � f Ayes : Tate , Ware , Oliver , Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None g Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence E ; ABANDONMENT ORDINANCE - PORTION CROSS CREEK DRIVE s � � 4 The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an � ordinance relative to the abandonment of a portion of Cross Creek Drive. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. : Following a brief history from the City Manager, Councilman Oliver � made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was sec- ¢ oned by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : i � � Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None F Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � � ORDINANCE N0. 79-23 � � AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING, AND VACATING � A PORTION OF CROSS CREEK DRIVE IN THE CITY OF � GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; ; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE ; ANn DECLAR- : ING AN EMERGENCY. ; z RESOLUTION - TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY x 4 The next order of business was for the City CounciJ. to consider ` a resolution pertaining to the Trinity River Authority contract. The City Secretary read the proposed resolution. City Manager, Jim Hancock, stated that the purpose of the resolu- tion was to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract agreement on behalf of the City. Councilman Shafer made a motion to adopt the resolution. The mo- _ tion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevail,ed by the following : vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Olver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore r Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � RESOLUTION N0. 79-14 � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY TO � EXECUTE A WATER SUPPLY CONTRA.CT [�IITH TRINITX � RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS ON BEHALF Ok' THE CITY � � � � � � � � � � � € � � �: � 05/15/79 CONVENTION CENTER PARKING LOT - BIDS The next order of business was for the City Council to review and consider awarding bids for construction of the convention center parking lot. The City Manager gave a brief history stating that bids had been opened previously, but were rejected, with the City Manager being authorized to negotiate a contract. He further advised that the Staff had reached an agreement with Ed Bell Construction Company, Inc. , to be accepted for estimated quantities in accordance with unit prices quoted. The City T�anager advised that a resolution would need to be considered, in the body of which would be quoted estimated quantities and unit prices . He then advised the Council of said proposed amounts . Councilman Dunn then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and adopt the resolution awarding the contract to Ed Bell Construction Company, Inc. , for construction of the Con- vention Center Parking Lot in accordance with the unit prices and estimated quantities shown in the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Ware , Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Florence RESOLUTION N0. 79-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY BUILDING TO ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC . RESOLUTION - CHANGE ORDER - CART TRAILS � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a change order to include golf cart trail construction in the convention center parking lot contract . The City Manager gave a brief summary and advised that the resolu- tion would contain an exhibit showing unit prices and estimated quantities to be used. He then explained the unit prices and es- timated quantities . The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. • Councilman Ware then made a motion to adopt the resolution autho- rizing the change order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence RESOLUTION N0. 79-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHO- � RIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH CHANGE ORDER. BUDGET AMENDMENT - 1978-1979 The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amending the 1978-1979 City Budget. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. The City Manager briefly explained the recommended changes which had been discussed previously during a workshop session. � � � 05/15/79 � � ORDINANCE N0. 79-26 � i AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE AMENDED BUDGET FOR � � THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , FOR THE FISCAL � YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER l , 1978 , AND ENDING ; SEPTEMBER 30 , 1979 ; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � � There being little discussion, Councilman Ware made a motion to � adopt the above ordinance amending the 1978-1979 City Budget. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the fol- � lowing vote : � � � Ayes : Tate , Ware , Oliver , Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � ZONING ORDINANCE - APPLICATION N0. Z79-13 - JAMESON ; $ The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the � recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a sub- � sequent ordinance relative to Zoning Application No. Z79-13 . p � City Engineer Jim Baddaker ativised that the Planning and Zoning � Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the application. q � The City Secretary read th caption of the proposed ordinance. � � Councilman Mullendore made a motion to accept the recommendation � of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt the ordinance. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the follow- � ing vote : € � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � i ORDINANCE N0. 79-24 � � d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 70-10 , THE � COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF � GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , S2,ME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APP�1�I��;X � "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , GRANTING s 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 LEONARD SURVEY, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DE- � SCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING � A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "C-2" � COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZOPdING TO "SP" � SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT INCIDENTAL TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF WAREHOUSE AND RE- � TAIL FACILITIES AS PER THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN AND OTHER USES AS PERMITTED UNDER "C-2" COMMUNITY � BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING, 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 Z�NING CHANGE ` AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE : PROVIDING A PENALTY; ;: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. �: � ZONING ORDINANCE - APPLICATION N0. Z79-15-CITY OF GRAPEVINE � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a � subsequent ordinance relative to Zoning Application No. Z79-15 . � � Mr. Baddaker reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission re- � commended approval of the application with one member abstaining. � � The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. � Councilman Shafer made a motion to accept the recommendation of � t � � F � 05/15/79 the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer , Dunn, and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence ORDINANCE N0. 79-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 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 S . BURNLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 179 , THE J. M. BAKER SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 167 , THE JOHN ROBERTS SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 1300 , THE JAMES GIBSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 587 , THE A. ANDERSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 26 , AND THE M. HOOD HEIRS SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 699 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 "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT ZONING FOR THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, CITY OF GRAPEVINE CONCOURSE CENTER, AND ALL RE- LATED AND INCIDENTAL ACTIVITIES AND FOR THE ON PREMISE STORAGE , SALE , AND CONSUNIPTION OF BEER AND WINE ONLY; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERA- BILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS , � MORALS , AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CREEKWOOD ESTATES - REVISED PLAT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission con- cerning the revised plat of Creekwood Estates . City Engineer Jim Baddaker advised that the revision had been initiated by the property owners presently residing at 2837 (Lot 32) and 2839 (Lot 33) West Court in the Creekwood Estates Subdi- vision. The reason for the change is two-fold as follows : The Zimmermans (Lot 32) would like to own and maintain their front yard. The builder installed two retaining wa11s to match one on the Zimmerman' s property and one on the Coryell ' s (Lot 33) . The revision would place both retaining walls on the Zimmerman' s property. He further noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the City Staff recommended approval of the revision. Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Staff and approve the re- vised plat of Creekwood Estates . The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver , Dunn, Shafer , and Mullendore Nays : None Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Florence REVISED PLAT - WILDWOOD TERR.ANCE APARTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concern- ing the revised plat of Wildwood Terrace Apartments . � � 05/15/79 � City Engineer, Jim Baddaker, advised that the replat revised the � lot width of Lots 6 , 7 , and 8 . He then noted the differences on � each lot . He added that the change had been requested in order ; � provide more flexibility for the apartment developer to pro- i vide a driveway connection between Lots 5 and 6 . Mr. Baddaker then advised that the City Staff and Planning and Zoning Commis- ' sion recommended approval of the replat . � Councilman Ware made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat ; revision of Wildwood Terrace Apartments . The motion was seconded � by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote : : F Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , and Mullendore Nays : None Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � � REPLAT - MCCLELLAND ADDITION � � � f The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission relative � to the replat of the McClelland Addition. � � Mr. Baddaker advised that the plat revision involved reducing the � number of lots and increasing lot sizes . He added that there were � three tiers of lots with each tier to be reduced by one lot . He � continued to report that the lots would increase from seventy-five � (75) foot widths to approximately ninety (90) foot. Mr. Baddaker � advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Staff � recommended approval of the replat . � � Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the � City Staff cSt�l Planning and Zoning Commisison and approve the re- plat of the McClelland Addition. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : � � � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, and Mullendore � Nays : None ' Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � EXECUTIVE SESSION k The next order of business was for the City Council to recess to the Conference Room to discuss personnel and pending litigation ` pursuant to Article 6252-17 , V.A.T. C. S . , Subsections (e) and (g) , �� Texas Civil Statutes . � s The Council later reconvened in the Council Chambers with all � members present except Councilman Florence. There was no action k taken relative to the Executive Session. � } ADJOURNMENT ` There being no further business to come before the Council , Council- � man Mullendore made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded ° by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote : k � Ayes : Tate , Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer and Mullendore % Nays : None � Absent : Mayor Pro-Tem Florence � __,� PASSED AND APPROVED on this the u�'� day of , 1979 . � �: ,�, ., 1 � �i�"' ,C-7�.�� ; � � ATTEST : Mayor '; } � ; . �' � E � ity cre r ; � i � # < � � � � ' Lone Star Gas Company ' DIVISION OF D�STRI6UTION V. R, Henderson � 319 Ma(n Sfree► Maneper , f G�apevinq,Texa� 76051 • - Apr�l 25, 1979 } '� Hama�able Heya� and City Canncil City a� Grapevine, Te�cas . . . ; Gentlemens � . As yva are aWare� Larie Star (}ae Gampar�r oontinuee to �aperate ' in a high],q campetitive enviraoment as we attempt to acqnire, and t , to make available, adequate natural gas supp],ies for aur custanera. '` While the cost o� gas has continued to rise� the accanparxyin� � :" costa c�f' daing busineas have also escalated. Lone Star� a average '•-` cost cd' gas contirnxes to be ane c�' the lawest average costs amarig ' . intrastate gas purchasers in Texas; 'La�e Star also has ane c� the � lawest average aperating costs per customer. E�ren so� the increasing cost of gas and the rising costs c� operatian ca�ntinue to have a . � detrimental effect upan the earnings a� La¢�e Star Gas CanpanQr in the City af Grapevine. As a result c� these two f actors the rate af return on the ad�ueted value c� aur investment here in Grapevine �ras 3.51��. � �: , Any public ntility must earn .an adequate rate af return upc¢► its investment if it is to maintain its ability to serve its cust- � cmers. I em requesting� theref aa�e� your favorable coneideratian �' o� the attached rate schedule xhich is proposed to go into effect � : ' • ai May 31, 1979. When implemented� this rate schedule Kill pro- �:-�� ,' � duce an 10.11.i� return oa� t�he ad�usted value od' o�r investment in � . , Grapevine. � � Accanpanying thia letter are several attachments which in- � clude a formal statement c� intent to change rates., a moti� for ; - , interim rate relief� a series a� exhibits which will sPrve to aubstantiate o�ur request� a rate ordinance and a praposod bo�d f orm., ' As yau are aware� Sectiou 43(@) of 'the Texas Public IItility � � Regulatvay Act pravides far the implementutiaaz af rates, under • � 'bo�d� shw�l.d the city'a review process require loager than 90 x days fran the effective date specified ia the Statement c� Intent. � ` Therefore� it ia requested that� at your earliest ca�venience� you apprave the fozza af the band, the a�iount end the surety in � ar�der that Lme Star Gae Campar�r and the City a� Grapevine me�r � - . " be in campliance with the law. � . r ! 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