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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-27 Joint Meeting � i € I 4 � � F CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � t { ' AGENDA # � JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING � TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1976 AT 7 :30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN ST. � � 1 ! ' I. CALL TO ORDER ` ; � x � ti II. INVOCATION: Chairman Ted Ware � € ' III. PUBLIC HEARINGS � ; � ; A. City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission � to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of con- _ ; sidering the rezoning of 1309 Bushong Road from "R-1" Temporary Single Family Dwelling District � to "C-2" Community Business District. Applicants � ; _ are Mr. & Mrs. Bart Perry. (Application Z76-14) � � y k B. City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commissian � to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of con- � sidering the rezoning of 1090 East N.W. Highway from "C-2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District for the storage, � retail sale and serving of alcoholic beverages, k on premise consumption only, and other retail � use� as permitted under the provisions of "C-2" a Community Business District Zoning. Applicant � is Mr. James Winfrey, Commander V.F.W. Post � 10454. (Application Z76-15) ' C. City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission � to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of con- � ; sidering the rezoning of fi26 Church Street from � i "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "SP" � Specific Use Permit District for the storage, � t possession, retail sale and serving of alcoholic � ` beverages, on premise consumption only, incidental � ' to the operation of a restaurant as permitted under � "C-2" Community Business District. Applicants are i Joe E. Robinson and Georgia Cross Miles. (Applica- j tion Z76-16) � IV. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING � �A. City Council to remain in session to consider i further agenda items. t $ B. Planning & Zoning Commission to recess to the } Conference Room to consider further agenda items. � �: K € � 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 22ND DAY OF � �TULY, 1976 AT 4:00 P.M. E � � . � � � CIT SEC TA Y � � � � � � � E } � g 4 � 1 i i S CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � � A GENDA ' � � SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ' � TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1976 AT 8:00 P. M. [ { COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � r � ; � x � V. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS � 4 VI. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (July 15 and 20, 1976) � t � VII. OLD BUSINESS � � City Council to discuss and consider authorizing � the City Staff to proceed with the proposed bond ' F program. ; � VIII. NEW BUSINESS � `s i ' A. City Council to consider the recommendation of the City Manager pursuant to the appointment of a Chief � of Police. � 3 i B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the ` Planning & Zoning Commission concerning Zoning � Application Z76-14. Applicants Mr. & Mrs. Bart = Perry. City Council to also consider an ordinance � if zoning is approved. h � C. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � Planning & Zoning Commission concerning Zoning � Application Z76-15. Applicants, V.F.W. Post 10454. ; City Council to also consider an ordin.ance if zoning � is approved. % � D. City Council to consider the recommendation of the F Planning & Zoning Commission concerning Zoning � ; Application Z76-16. Applicants Joe E. Robinson � } ; and Georgia Cross Miles. City Council to also n ` consider an ordinance if zoning is approved. � E, E. City Council to consider the recommendation of the � 'i; Planning & Zoning Commission concerning the pre- � ' liminary plat of the Laguna Vista Addition to the City of Grapevine. � E € IX. ADJOURNMENT a . � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, ; THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND � POSTED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF JULY, 1976 AT 4:00 P.M. � � . E: t � CITY SEC A Y � �; � �: � � � � � � �` � � P Fr ! 6 CITY OF GRAPEVINE ` f Y Y AGENDA REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1976 AT 8:00 P. M. CONFERENCE ROOM — 413 MAIN � , s � �' V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (July 6, 1976) � VI. OLD BUSINESS �� � � VII. NEW BUSINESS � � � A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider � Zoning Application Z76-14 (Perry application) � and make a recommendation to the City Council. � B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider } Zoning Application Z76-15 (VFW application) ;. and make a recommendation to the City Council. �' ; � C. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider � Zoning Application Z76-16 (Robinson & Miles � application) and make a recommendation to the � City Council. � � � D. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � ; preliminary plat of Laguna Vista Addition to � the City of Grapevine and make a recommendation � � to the City Council. x � � VIII. ADJOURNMENT � i � z z � f S � # IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED S � � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � ; THE REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS ¢ � PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF JULY, 1976 AT � j 4:00 P.M. ' � . ; CIT SEC ARY § � � i � � � 3 � ! � ! i � S € f � s £ i i � � I d � i � STATF_ OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRA.PEVINE � The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met in joint and special session at 7:40 P.M. on this the 27th day of July, 1976 with the following members present to-wit: ;�, William D. Tate Mayor Charles Gideon Councilman David Florence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum with Councilman Dalton absent, with Ted Ware Chairman Joe Kennedy Member Mike Davis Member Bill Crabtree Member constituting a quorum with Members Harlen Joyce and Cato Jones absent, with Floy T. Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Ass � t. City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary � John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Chairman Ted Ware. Mayor Tate welcomed those present in the assembly and in- troduced the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He then explained the procedure for the Public Hearings. The first order of business was for the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the rezoning of 1309 Bushong Road f rom "R-1" Temporary Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. Applicants are Mr. & Mrs. Bart Perry. (Application Z76-14) Mr. Perry then introduced his attorney, Mr. Mike Smith to make a presenta- tion on his behalf. Mr. Smith explained that his clients are making the request for "C-2" Zoning to accomodate a restaurant, convenience store, and boat storage on the 3.095 acre tract in question. Mr. Smith stated that it was the feeling of his clients that the property had lost its residential characteristics and that the best use of the property would be something of a commercial nature. Mr. Smith explained that the property directly to the north is already zoned commercial. He further stated that the property to the south and west was undeveloped at this time and that the intersection of Ruth Wall and Bushong Road were directly to the East with the lake adjacent to that. Mr. Smith stated that he did not feel that the change in zoning would in- crease traffic flow in the area, but simply take advantage of existing traffic and put the property to its appropriate use. Mayor Tate stated that questions were in order f rom the Planning & Zoning Commission. There were no questions. Mayor Tate then stated that questions were in order from the Council. There were no questions. The Mayor asked if there were any guests present who wished to speak for or against the application. There were none. There being no further discussion, Member Joe Kennedy made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning Commission�s portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Member �4ike Davis and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Ware, Kennedy, Davis & Crabtree Nays : None �� Absent: Cato Jones & Harlen Joyce Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to close the Council 's portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton The next order of business was for the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the rezoning of 1090 East N. W. Highway from "C-2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District for the storage, retail sale and serving of alcoholic beverages, on premise consumption only, and other retail uses as permitted under the provisions of "C-2" Community Business District Zoning. Applicant is Mr. James Winfrey, Commander V.R.W. Post 10454. (Application Z76-15) Mayor Tate then declared open the Public Hearing on Zoning Application Z76-15. Mayor Tate introduced Mr. James Winfrey to make a presentation on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign War. Mr. Winfrey explained that the VFW had applied for the same zoning in May, 1976, but that their request had been denied. He stated that the Past Commander of the State of � '` Texas VRW, Mr. Charles Cannon, was in attendance to make a presentation to the Council so that they might better understand the VFW organization. Mr. Cannon commented that the VRW was a service organization that supported the city in all endeavors and would be an asset to the community. Mr. Cannon then offered statistical data in regard to the number of VFW organizations and members on a national and state level. He explained that the home post would be controlled by locally elected officials of the VFW. Mr. Winf rey then explained the requirements for becoming a member of the VFW organization. Member Joe Kennedy asked Mr. Winf rey why it was necessary to have alcoholic beverages in the iTFW post. He answered that it was a major source of revenue and in turn was used to sponsor organizations such as Little League Baseball Teams. Member Mike Davis asked what the future plans to remodel the building were. Mr. Winfrey answered that some improvements had already been mdde to the outside of the building and that plans were to remodel the in- side to include new windows and floors . He turther stated that whatever was necessary to make the building presentab�e and comforto.b�e, would be aone. Member Mike llavis then asked if the post grew in membership as predicted, would the present building be adequate to serve their needs . Mr. Winfrey ex- plained that at some future date a larger building would be necessary, but that at this point, efforts are being concentrated on getting the organization started in this area. There being no further questions f rom the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mayor Tate stated that questions were in order from the Council. Councilman Dunn asked how many cars could be accommodated in the present parking lot. Mr. Winfrey answered that parking space was available for approximately fifty cars. we re Councilman Dunn then asked if there�any type fund raising activities other than the sale of alcoholic beverages . Mr. Winfrey stated that at this time there were not, but that there would probably be bingo, cookouts, fish f ries, dances, etc. for future fund raising activities . Councilman Dunn then asked if � t the VFW had any arrangements for controlling the action of its members . Mr. Winf rey explained that they had a court marshall system similar to that of the military. Council- man Dunn stated that he had talked with several homeowners in the addition immediately behind the property in question and that they were concerned about the possibility of noise coming from the proposed home post. Mr. Winfrey stated that he did not anticipate that problem with the type of # members that were presently in the organization. Council- man Oliver asked if there would be any improvements in the 3 parking area. Mr. Winf rey answered that it would be grated and gravel added. Councilman Gideon commented that the building had already been improved considerably and asked what the plans were for a future building when and if expected growth was attained. Mr. Winfrey commented that the present building would be useable and that it would be repaired to meet city codes . He further stated thata three to four acre tract of land would need to be purchased for a future permanent location. There were no further questions from the Council. Mayor Tate asked if there were any guests present who wished to speak for or against the application. Mr. Don Hawkins, President of Hawkins Avionics , Inc. stated that if the VFW zoning was approved he would stop all expansion plans for his firm in the City of Grapevine. He added that he felt the sale of alcoholic beverages adjacent to his business would be detrimental to his firm. Mayor Tate asked if there � was anyone else present who wished to speak for or against the application. Mr. Tex Bell; member of the VFW stated that he felt the VF'W was an excellent organization and he appealed to the council to grant the zoning change requested. Mr. Bill Boswell, Grapevine Citizen, stated that it was because of the veterans of foreign war that the people of the United 5tates were not presently behind the iron curtain. He ex- ; pressed his opinion in favor of the zoning change. The City Secretary then read a letter f rom Hawkins Avionics, Inc. _;; which expressed their opposition to the zoning request. ; ; � There being no further discussion from the Planning & Zoning � Commission, Member Joe Kennedy made a motion to close the '' Planning & Zoning Commission�s portion of the Public Hearing . ' The motion was seconded by Member Bill Crabtree and prevailed ` by the following vote: - Ayes: Ware, Kennedy, Davis and Crabtree Nays: None Absent: Harlen Joyce and Cato Jones ' Mayor Tate asked if there were further questions from the ` Council. Councilman Dunn asked Mr. Hawkins if the fact that the VFW only wanted the property in question as a temporary site made any difference in his decision to move his business � out of Grapevine. Mr. Hawkins stated that in his experience, s most temporary sites became permanent sites. There being no � further discussion f rom the Council, Councilman Oliver made ` a motion to close the Council 's portion of the Public Hearing. ? The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn � Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton c = � i i i s � 3 i € i � The next order of business was for the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the rezoning of 626 Church Street from ; "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District for the storage, possession, retail sale and serving of alcoholic beverages , on premise consumption only, incidental to the operation of a restaurant as permitted under "C-2" Communi�y Business District. Applicants are Joe E. Robinson and Georgia Cross Miles. (Application Z76-16) "'' Mayor Tate declared open the Public Hearing. Mr. Fred Joyce, realtor, pointed out the location of the property in question. He acknowledged that there were approximately 39,000 square feet of land in the property. Councilman Dunn asked how many square feet were in the existing building. Mr. Joyce answered that there were approximately 2000 square feet at present, but commented that some additional space would be added to the building in the event the zoning was granted. Mr. Joyce then introduced Mr. Joe E. Robinson, the proposed buyer of the property being discussed. Mr. Robinson stated that his p�ans were to remodel the existing structure into an evening steak house. He commented that he was requesting a Specific Use Permit so that alcoholic beverages could be served with dinner. Mayor Tate stated that questions were in order from the Plann- ing and Zoning Commission. There were no questions. Mayor Tate then stated that questions were in order from the Council. Councilman Gideon asked what Mr. Robinson�s plans were for parking facilities. Mr. Robinson answered that the lot was large enough to provide ample parking space and that it would be asphalt. Councilman Oliver asked what the zoning was in the surrounding area. The City Manager answered that there was some industry to the south, duplexes and residential area to the north, and some commercial and residential to the east and west. Councilm an Dunn asked how many people could be served in the restaurant. Mr. Robinson answered that there would be seating '°�, capacity for eighty to ninety customers. Councilman Florence asked what the plans were for remodeling the inside. Mr. Robinson answered that he had not made definite plans pending the outcome of the zoning application. Mayor Tate then asked if there were any guests present to speak for or against the application. The following persons spoke in opposition of the zoning request: Barton Childre, Ruby Moore, Wanda F. Sweeney, Jean Childre (on behalf of Jake Greener) , and Leola Kennedy. The City Secretary then commented that she was in receipt of two petitions as well as letters from the following persons: Mrs . T. L. Sutton, Mrs. J. A. Spinks , W. Floyd Deacon, Robert W. Sweeney and Wanda F. Sweeney each stating opposition to the proposed zoning. There being no further discussion, Member Mike Davis made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning Commission 's portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Bil� Crabtree and prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Ware, Kennedy, Davis & Crabtree Nays: None Absent: Harlen Joyce and Cato Jones Councilman Florence then made a motion to close the Council's portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton Mayor Tate then stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would adjourn to the Conference Room to consider the three zoning applications and further agenda business. He stated that the Council would adjourn and reconvene in the Council Chambers following a short recess. € � s t f The Council reconvened at 8:45 P.M. with all members � present with the exception of Councilman Dalton. The next � order of business was consideration of the minutes of July 15, 1976. Councilman Dunn made a motion to approve the minutes as published. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn f ; Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton The next order of business was for the City Council to discuss and consider authorizing the City Staff to proceed ` with the proposed bond program. The City Manager explained � r that a one to five year capital improvement program was being presented to the Council for their consideration. He stated that the Council would need to determine the amount of money to be considered by the voters in the election. The City Manager asked the Council to keep in mind that his t presentation was a suggestion to help determine how to pre- �are a bond proposal. He explained that the city has 200,000 in revenue bonds that were approved by the voters for water system improvements in 1971, but have not been f issued as yet. He further stated that the city has $300,OOU � in revenue bonds for sewer system improvements and $400,000 in General Obligation bonds that have been approved, but not ; issued. He added that a program had been worked out so that some bonds could be sold, (General Obligation Bonds) without a tax increase. He further stated that the city�s financial ? advisor indicated that a total of $5,'750,U00 in general obligation bonds could be issued without a tax incaease for ° two years. The City Manager added that it was not the inten- tion to issue that amount of bonds at once, but to be in a ; position to issue them when necessary. The City Manager then presented the following proposed bond program: �_ PROPOSED IiOND PROGRAM i 1 - 5 YEARS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: � General Water Treatment Plant $1,000,000.00 Obligation (1) Floculator, clarifier, filters & pumps (April, 1977 - $700,000) � SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: ' General Extension sewer S.W.-Manor Oaks Obligation Lift Station on Dove Road $ 300,000.00 ; F GOLF COURSE General Cost 18 holes $ 750,000.00 f Obligation � z � POLICE FACILITY: General Building large enough to $ 100,000.00 ff' Obligation have jail, office space, dispatchers TOTAL $2,150,000.00 � £ S 5: { 3 � � f 6 � � Councilman Dunn asked if the proposed bond program was approved, would it be necessary to have another election with- in a two year period. The City Manager answered that it would be at least two years before another bond election was necessary. Councilman Dunn asked if the $2,150,000 program could be put in- to effect without a tax increase for two years. The City Mana- ger answered that the financial advisor has indicated that up to $5,750,000 could be issued without a tax increase for two years, and added that it would be very unlikely for that amount to be issued within that period of time. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to authorize the city staff to proceed with the proposed bond program in the amount of $2,150,000.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle, & Dunn Nays : None Absent: Councilman Dalton The next order of business was for the City Council to consider : the recommendation of the City Manager pursuant to the appoint- ment of a Chief of Police. Mayor Tate exp].ained that the City Secretary had received a petition in reference to referendum or initiative that had a direct bearing on the appointment of the chief of police. The Mayor then asked that the city attorney give his preliminary evaluation of the effect of the petition on the agenda item and advise the council accordingly. The City Attorney acknowledged that Article Seven of the City Charter provides for both initiative and referendum. He explained that initiative is contained in Section 7.02 and provides a pro- cedure for the qualified voters of the city to petition the Council to pass an ordinance or resolution that is not in- consistant with the charter or state law. He stated that it further provides for the submission of the proposed ordinance or resolution to the citizens, if the vote of the council chooses not to pass the proposed ordinance or resolution. He further explained that the Charter in Section 7.02 requires a verified petition be submitted to the city that contains the signatures of 40% of the qualified voters who voted in the last regular municipal election, or 250 signatures, whichever is greater. He explained that the City Secretary was to re- ceive the petition, analyze it, and submit it to the Council within five days of receipt of the petition. He further stated that the Council, within ten days of receipt of the petition f rom the City Secretary, (if the petition legally qualifies) , shall either pass the proposed ordinance or resolution, or call an election on the ordinance or resolution within thirty days of their decision to pass or turn down the proposed ordinance or resoltuion. He acknowledged that in the last regular city election, there were 818 ballots cast. He added that in order to satisfy the charter, signatures of 328 qualified voters would be required on any initiative petition. The City Attorney further stated that at 5:00 P.M. on July 26, 1976 the City Secretary received an initiative petition with a total of 442 signatures. He explained that the petition set out various requests of the council to reinstate former chief of police, James Lilly to his prior position and to provide an appeals procedure for him in the event he was hired and then later discharged because of personnel matters. He explained that a final analysis of that petition has not been ' made, but that in the City Secretary�s preliminary analysis and his personal analysis it appeared that the petition did not qualify because a substantial number of the signatures failed to qualify. He added that 235 of the signatures did not qualify because they did not appear on the latest voter registration list as furnished to the city by the County Clerk. He explain- ed that other reasons for the signatures not qualifying were; � the signatures were not legible, addresses given were out- side the city limits of Grapevine and a failure (as required by charter) to list the place of residence. He stated that it was his further preliminary opinion concerning the pro- � posal, (which was to be either an ordinance or resolution) was that it was not f ramed as an ordinance or resolution, did not meet the criteria and consequently was not covered by the initiative section of the charter. The reasons were, $ he stated, that it was inconsistant with the charter; two, it was primarily an administrative question that was sub- mitted, and it appeared to be a special law as opposed to � a general law. He further advised that on July 27, 1976 at approximately 3:00 P.M. another petition containing 133 signatures and covering the same subject matter was received in the City Secretary�s office. He explained tha� because of the late hour of submission, an analysis had not yet been made, but explained that the 133 signatures were well below the 328 signatures that would be needed to qualify, consequent- ly that petition would not satisfy the requirements of the city charter. The City Attorney explained to the Council that the final ar�alysis of the two petitions should be re- F' ceived by the Council toward the end of the week, then pur- ' suant to the charter provisions , the council would have ten days in which to make their decision in regard to the peti- tions. Mayor Tate asked the city attorney in the event the initiative or referendum requested did qualify, when (under the new election code of the State of Texas) could that election be held. The City Attorney answered that it would be in January 1977. He explained that under the state law that was passed during the last session of the state legisla- ture, there were only four times during a year than an election could be held, those being, January, April, August, and November. He further explained that municipal elections (with the exception of bond elections) could not be held in November during a presidential election. Mayor Tate then asked the City Attorney, if in his opinion, the petition precluded the council f rom acting on the agenda item that was before them at the present time. The City Attorney answered that it did not. Mr. Bill Shirley, who submitted the petition, was present in the audience and asked permission to speak in regard to the petition. Mayor Tate explained to Mr. Shirley that the ; meeting was not a Public Hearing and that the petition was ° - discussed previously only to determine its effect on the 4 appointment of the chief of police. He furthe r stated that � the petitions would be considered as an agenda item at a ° later date when a final analysis had been presented to the ` Council. Mayor Tate then called on the City Manager to make � his recommendation to the Council concerning the appointment = of a Chief of Police. _ i The City Manager explained that on I�Zarch 30, 1976, Mr. Bill ±� McLain was appointed acting chief of Police to serve in that � capacity until a permanent appointment could be made. He further stated that twelve applications had been received 3 and reviewed by the City Staff. He added that five of the # twelve applicants were interviewed. I�e continued to say � that after much deliberation, he would like to recommend a r � � man who he felt could create harmony and improve the moral � of the police department as well as improve the efficiency a of that department. �Ie continued to say that he was re- commending a man who had 23 years experience in law enforce- � ment, was a high school graduate, earned an associate degree � in law enforcement f rom Tarrant County Junio� College, � attended Prairieview A & M University, and one who has ; completed numerous courses in law enforcement,management, supervision, and training through the Texas Department of ; ; Public Safety, University of Oklahoma, North Texas Council ? a of Governments and others . The City Manager added that � ��� f 4 because of his relationship with Grapevine citizens, his enthusiasm and eagerness ta 3�pZ4V@ the department, his willingness to serve the cammunity, and hi� outstanding qualifications, it w�s his recammendatian ta the Council that Mr. Bill McLain be appointed Chief of Police of the City of Grapevine, effective immediately. Mayor Tate then asked if Mr. McLain wauld like ta make a statement as to the present conditian of the palice department. Mr. McLain explained that when he became acting chief of police he was informed that his o�ficers �eeded training, and that was o�e af the focal poi�ts under which he was tg operate. He stated that he immediately appointed a training officer who was to prepare lessons to tQtal 50 minutes of training each week per officer. He added that under the training program, each officer strives toward a particular goal of his own choosing. 2hen, a three man committee iocates a school, that will be applicable to the officer�s short term goal, collects • . in�armation, and submits a request to the chief of police for the officer to enrall. Mr. McLain �urther stated that three officers had been assigned ta a firearms training committee to establiSh an acceptable �iring range, locate an adequate saurce of ammunition, develop �iring range safety standards and procedures, to prepare pre-range training for all afficers , and to schedule firing fox recard at least �wice annually. Mr. McLain also stated that through a grant, the police department was able to obtain micro �iim equipment and was in the process of updating all records and filing systems and placing them on microf�lm� Mr. McLain further acknawledged that a very qualified lieutenant had been hired. He also explained that the incoterm system was in operation that allowed all arrest warrants to be entered on a regional camputer printout. The result of this was that many more warrants are now being served. Mr. McLain concluded by saying that he felt Grapevine had a superior police deparament that would cantinue to im- prove and offer Grapevine citizens the best police depar�ment possible. Mayor Tate asked the City Attorney, if under the present Charter, the City Manager hired the Chief af Palice with consent af the Counci2. fihe City Attorney answered tnat that was the correct procedure. ihere was no further discussion. Councilman Pirkle made a motzon ta acce�t the recommendation af the City t�lanager and authori�e him to appoint Mr. �ill ' McLain as Chief o� Yolice of the Czty �� �xapev�ne. The motion was secondea by Gouncilmar� Florence and prevailed by the �ollowing vote: Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation af the Planning & Zoning Commission concern- ing Zoning Application Z76-14. Applicants Mr. & Mrs. Bart Perry, City Council to also consider an oxdinance if zoning i� approved. The City Secretary stated that the Planning & Zoning Cammission unanimausly recommended approval of aoning app3ication Z76-14. The City Secretary then read the captzon ` of the propo�ed ordinance. There being no further discussion, Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation af the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the requested zoning. The motian was secanded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vate: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Fiarence , Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays; Nane Absent: Councilman Dalton �' s_ s t `t ORDINAATCE NO. 76-22 � r AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE € COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF � GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS TITLE 10 OF' THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING M 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 t ; PART OF THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY, A-946 IN THE ? CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND COMPLETE- '� :� ; LY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF' THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF' SAID PROPERTY TO f "C- 2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER ;: PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A �: CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING TH/1T THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THET�EIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECL.ARING AN f' EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to ` consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning Zoning Application Z76-15. Applicants, V.F'.W. Post 10454. City Council to also consider an ordi- � nance if zoning is approved. The City Secretary stated that ' the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of {; the zoning change by a three to one vote. She then read the � caption of the proposed ordinance. The City Attorney suggested `" � that the ordinance should reflect "private club" as opposed � to "retail sale" in regard to alcoholic beverages. Council- ; man Dunn stated that he did have some reservations in regard to this item, primarily because of the amount of space and i its proximity to a residential area as well as Hawkins � Avionics. He added that because of the recommendation of � the Planning & Zoning Commission and because of the fact � i that the site is only temporary, he would support the motion with the hope that everyone realized that it was not always ' easy to decide exactly what is best for all the citizens of � Grapevine at any one time. There being no further discussion� � Councilman Florence made a motion to accept the recommendation ' of the Planning & Zoning Commission and grarat the zoning as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and � prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None � Absent: Councilman Dalton ORDINANCE NO. 76-23 } AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF � GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS � w BEING A IAT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND t BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PART OF THE E. MOORE SURVEY, A-1029, IN THE CITY i OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY = DESCRIBED IN THE BODY QF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING � A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY TO "SP" ' SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE STORAGE, ! POSSESSION, PRIVATE RETAIL SALE AND SERVING OF E ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES , ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION ONLY, � INCIDENTAL TO THE OPERATION OF A VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR CLUB; AND OTHER RETAIL USES AS PERMITTED UNDER � � "G 2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE � OFFICIAL ZANING M.AP; PRESERVINC� ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE REL.ATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINI1vG THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, ' MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEM�IND A ZONING CHANGE AND ' ANIENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DE- ' CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning Zoning Application Z76-16. Applicants Joe E. Robinson and Georgia Cross Miles . City Council to also consider an ordinance if zoning is approved. The City Secretary stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended disapproval of the zoning request by a unanimous vote. There being no discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and disapprove the zoning requested in application ' Z76-16. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn : Nays: None Absent: Councilman Dalton The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission concern- ing the preliminary plat of the Laguna Vista Addition to the City of Grapevine. The City Secretary reported that the Plann- ing and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat of the Laguna Vista Addition by a unanimous vote. Assistant City Manager, Jim Hancock pointed out the general location of the property in question. Mr. Brooks Baker, consulting engineer, explained that there were thirty-two lots platted. He pointed out that Mullholland Drive is a private drive, but also stated that attempts are being made to have it dedicated as a public street. Mr. Hancock stated that Mr. Corbin had indicated that Country Drive would be made to parallel Mulholland Drive. There was little other discussion, and Counci]m an Florence made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Laguna Vista Addition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn � and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays : None Absent: Councilman Dalton There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Oliver to adjourn. His motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and all present voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED this the �1/ day of , 1976. �� '�~'7�'�� MAYOR ATTEST: City Se etary