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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-25 Joint Meeting � � � �; � � {. 4 � � � s` CSTY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS { � + � AGENDA � € REGULAR CI'I'Y CC?UNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING C4NIM. I�ZEETING x � TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCTL CI�[AMBERS - 413 MAIN �aTREET � � �' , I. CALL TO ORDER � �; € II. INVOCA.TION ta be given by Councilman Dilg � � III. PUBLIC HEARING: _ i � A. Z-75-3 - Donald Davies, Bishop of the Diocese of �` �; Dallas of the Pratestant Episcopal Church, requesting � a zoning change frorn R-1 to R-3 Mul�i-Family �i�e � District, on a �ract of land described as: being �' � Trac� 5A-1, Abs�rac� 1593 0£ the Tn�hitman Survey. The �` owner af the property is the Protestan� Episcopal Church. � This is located on �he south side of Kimball Rd. between Chris Craft Dr. and Red Bird Lane. � �: i END OF PUBLIC HEA.RINGS {Planning & Zoning Camrnis�ion to recess � � to the Conference Room to consider furth�r business; City £ Coezncil. �o �e�iain in Caur�cil Chambers to consider further 4 � business. ) � � CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: }' � �:. TV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS, DISCUSSIONS: � ' A, Councilwoman Conine to make a repor� on the Adult � Career Center. � ' � , V. CONSIDERA2'ION OF 'I'HE MINUTES (February 1$th} � � � VI. OLD BUSINESS � E € a � A. City Council to cansider the naming of the City Park s. � ��� VSI. NE�W BU�INESS � ' � A. City Cauncil to consider an ordinance establishing a � Parks & Recreatian Board (Ordinance No. 75-5) �' � € PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIQN TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: ; � , � . � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (January 2$th) ; F V. OLD BUSINESS ; � �» � A. ;: f � VI. NEW BUSINESS � A. Consideration of zoning application No. Z-75-3, the � public hearing for this applicatifln was held ear2ier in � �he joint meeting ; B. Discussion o� the present zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. � 70-10) to consider passible recommendatians for � �amendmen�s thereof. � � � � � � r �, ''s F } F f t. 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 AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA �' WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975, AT 3:00 P.M. � ( � / � � ,�.���`-�' �, CITY SECRETARY { x � f { 2 t t £ � � P � F: � � � f: � � f y i � i S_ i 5 1 i I 3 4 � f Y � E STATE OF TEXAS X REEL 1 COUNTY OF TARRANT X SIDE B CITY OF GRAPEVINE X 737 - 936 The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the : City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in regular joint meeting at 7:45 P.M. , on this the 25th day of Febru ary, 1975, with the following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman Doil Dalton Councilman Millard Dilg Councilman Tommy Eidson Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman constituting a quorum, with Councilman C. D. Pittard absent, with Ted Ware Commissioner Harlen Joyce Vice-Chairman Jerry Jordan Member Joe S. Kennedy Member Don Stiles Member Conrad Heede Member constituting a quorum, with ' Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Asst. City Manager Kenneth Pritt City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney .� Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Dilg. The first order of business w�as Z-75-3 - Donald Davies, Bishop of 'the Diocese of Dallas of the Protestant Episcopal Church, requesting a zoning change from R-1 to R-3 Multi-Family Use District, on a tract of land described as: being Tract 5A-1, Abstract 1593 of the 4�lhitman Survey. The owner of the property is the Protestant Episcopal Church. This is located on the south side of Kimball Road between Chris Craft Dr. and Red Bird Lane. Mayor Tate declared open the joint public hearing. Councilman Dilg stated that he was abstaining from the hearing because he had sold the property involved in the zoning appli- cation to the applicant. Mayor Tate then explained the hearing procedure to the audience. Mr. Hillman, representing the appli- cant, appeared before the Council to make his presentation. He stated that the church had originally purchased the five acre tract for the specific purpose of constructing a church. He then stated that the church had run onto financial difficulty and wished to sell the south three acres in order to finance the construction of the church. He then stated that the R-3 zoning would enhance the property and that a developer was interested in constructing low density, single story apartments on the property. Mayor Tate then called for questions from the ' Planning & Zoning Commission. Member Jerry Jordan asked Mr. Hillman if the church was going to sell the back three acres. Mr. Hillman replied affirmatively. Member Joe Kennedy then , asked about the states of the road that was adjoining the property. The City Manager explained that this was a private r oad. Commissioner Ted Ware requested that the City Manager point out the zoning that surrounded th� involved property. The property is bordered mostly by R-1 zoning and a "PD" which contains some C-2 and R-3. Mr. Hillman then indicated that the � church could act as a buffer between the requested R-3 zoning and the R-1 zoning to the north. Mayor Tate then called for questions from the Council. Councilman Dalton questioned why all of the five acres is being requested for R-3 zoning if the church only plans to sell the south three acres. Mr. Hillman � � replied that he did not know. Councilman Dalton then asked the width of the tract. The City Manager replied that the width was 235 feet. Mayor Tate then announced that he would hear from � members of the audience. The following persons were recognized: � Mr. Cato Jones of 2134 Lake Crest. Mr. Jones stated ' that he failed to see the need for any R-3 zoning and that he was opposed to the zoning. ' Mr. K. W. Pickering of 2601 W. Kimball. Mr. Pickering asked Mr. Hillman if the church had a developer. Mr. Hillman answered that he did not. Mr. Pickering then stated that he would like to know the restrictions of R-3 zoning, and also if it is consistant with planned development. Mayor Tate stated that the Planning & Zoning will answer the question if the zoning is compatable. The Assistant City Manager then gave the setback restrictions and stated that the � density, although not spelled out in the zoning ordinance, could be as much as 80 persons per acre. Mr. Pickering _ then stated that with this information, he would request that ; the zoning request be denied. Mr. Tom Worth of 2601 W. Kimball. Mr. worth stated that he lives on the Pickering property. He then stated that he � questioned what type of building could be placed on this type ° of lot. He also wondered how any R-3 could be granted when � its surrounded by R-1. ' i ; Mr. Bob Dilg of 1925 Sheffield. Mr. Dilg stated that he ; was against the zoning. He then stated that it was in direct � conflict with the Master Plan. He then stated that any R-3 = z • zoning would hamper any development of Mr. Pickering' s property. Mrs. Anita Tate of 3310 Mercury Drive. Mrs. Tate stated that she was within the 200' property line and she = was against any R-3 zoning in a R-1 neighborhood. t Mr. Michael Cook of 3004 Mercury Drive - Mr. Cook stated � ; that he was within 200' of the involved property and that it was his understanding when he moved there that this area was ? � to remain R-1. ; � Mrs. Joan Cook of 3004 Mercury Drive. Mrs. Cook stated � that she concurred with her husband and she also added that � she felt Police and Fire protection were already inadequate in the area. � Mr. Bill Boswell of 3628 Grandview Drive. Mr. Boswell stated that he was against the zoning because he felt that it would add to traffic problems that already exist. ; ; 1 Mr. Mack Jameson of 3718 Lakeridge. Mr. Jameson stated that he was against the zoning. Mr. Ed Vasila of 3421 Lakeview. Mr. Vasila stated that he also felt the traffic problem was bad enough now. He also felt that due consideration should be given to the fact � that the citizens in that area contribute revenue to the City " whereas, the church contributes none. � , ! Mr. John Trivel of Mercury Drive. Mr. Trivel stated ; that he felt the City should adhere to the Master Plan and that � , � an approved zoning would have an impact on the school in that area. Member Joe Kennedy then inquired where the nearest sewer and water line was. The City Manager stated that both sewer and water runs down Kimball Road. There being no further presentations or questions the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council took the following action: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: There being no further questions, Member ,Terry Jordan made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning' s portion of the zoning application Z-75-3. Member Conrad Heede seconded the motion and - the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Ware, Joyce, Jordan, Kennedy, Stiles, Heede Noes: None CITY COUNCIL• There b�ing no further questions or discussions, Councilman Dalton made a motion to close the Council' s portion of the public hearing on zpning application Z-75-3. Councilman Murphy seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Murphy Noes: None Absent: Pittard ' Abstain: Dilg Mayor Tate then closed the Public Hearing on zoning application Z-75-3. Mayor Tate thanked the audience for their timely presen- tations and effective manner in which they conducted themselves. At this time, the City Council recessed to the Conference Room to consider the rest of the published agenda and the Planning & Zoning Commission r�mained in the Council Chambers to consider zoning application Z-75-3. Mayor Tate then introduced the following letter: February 21, 1975 The Honorable William Tate Mayor, City of Grapevine 1340 S. Main Grapevine, Texas 76051 Dear Bill: As you know, John Boyle has formed a new partnership with Ray Hutchison and Rayford Price. As a result of same, I am no longer participating in the representation of the City of Grapevine. During the two and one-half years that I have been : working with the City, I have met some of the finest and kindest people that I have ever met. Please accept my sincere appreciation and thanks for the many favors extended to me by yourself and the other members of the City Council. If I can ever be of any assistance to you or to the City, please feel free to call. Sincerely, /s/ Tim Wh.isler Timothy A. Whisler TAW:gp 4' � Mayor Tate then stated that TP&L had increased their rates and that he had received some calls from several citizens that were complaining about the increase. Mayor Tate then stated that he was unsure if TP&L needed Council approval for such increases and that he would keep the Council advised as to what he finds out. Mayor Tate then stated that he had attended the Council of Mayors meetings on the previous evening. He stated that he was rather s disenchanted with the original proposal to spend the money for a County Fire backup system. He stated that he did not feel that this was representative of the cities. He further stated that the Commissioner' s Court, after a re-evaluation, had recommended five � program areas: so2�.d _waste; fire training, recreation for the ; elderly, water & sewer, and rehabilatation of the neighborhoods. Mayor Tate then stated that the City of Grapevine has been approved to receive a recreation center for the elderly. This center would contain a meeting room, recreation room, and kitchen. The City should receive the center this year. The Mayor then stated that $300,000.00 had been put aside to be used in the solid waste program. r He then stated that six cities in this area had wanted help on the � Bear Creek Sewer Project, and $500, 000.00 has been allocated for that project for the next year. The next order of business was for Councilwoman Conine to preser�t a report on the Adult Career Center. She stated that there were 899 students participating in 44 classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The projected attendance for the remaining classes and seminars was stated to be 1400. It was further stated that the school should be operating 12 months a year by the fall semester. The Council stated ± that this is a good program and thanked Councilwoman Conine for the ' excellent report. � $ � The next order of business was to consider the minutes of the ,! February 18th meeting. Councilman Eidson made a motion to waive ; the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented. Councilman i �: Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Murphy Noes: None Absent: Pittard i i The next order of business- was for the Council to consider the naming of the City parks. The City Manager gave a brief history s and stated that the Parks Board had made the following recommendations: t i 1. Park lncated at corner of Ball and Wall 3treet be named Wall Street Park. 2. Park located on Dove Road be named Dove Road Park. 3. Park located on Parr Road be named Parr Road Park. 4. Park located on Grapevine Lake be named Oak Grove Park. The Historical Sociaty, had recommended that the Park located at Ball � and Wall Streets be named Campground Park. Pa�ks & Recreation � f Director, Bill Wilton, stated that he was afraid that people may r take the name of "Campground Park" literally and that persons would � camp there. Councilman Dilg made a suggestion to name this parti- y cular park "Heritage Park" . There are plans 'to mov.e 'the old jail e and an old log house to the park and it was felt 'chat this name } would be suitable. It was the general concensus of the Council that this was an appropriate name. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to name the City Parks as follows: Heritage Park located on the corner of Wall and Ball; Dove Road Park, located on Dove Road; Parr Road Park located on Parr Road; and Oak Grove Park located on the z lake. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dilg, Dalton, Eidson, Murphy � Noes� None ' � Absent: Pittard � � � The next order of business was t o consider Ordinance No. 75-5, an ordinance establishing a Park Board. The City Secretary read the caption and the City Manager gave a brief history. He stated that the City al�eady has a Park Board but that many of the grants that we apply for call for an ordinance establishing the Park Board. - The City Attorney stated that the ordinance was consistent with the present Park Board. It was the general concensus of the Council that the number on the Board be increased from five to seven. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to pass and approve Ordinance No. 75-5 on an emergency basis. CounEilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Murphy Noes: None Absent: Pittard There being no further business, Councilman Dilg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Murphy, and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ��sed �rd Apfxtou� , +1�is-}hc �� I���.�. I�i� 5' . � MAYOR � ATTEST: CITY SECR TARY