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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-25 Joint Meeting AGENDA CZTY O� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 25 , 1981 AT 6 : 45 P.M. CZVIC CENTER - 311 MAIN 5TREET � � I. CALL TO ORDER IZ . NEW BUSINESS City Council to consider and award the bid for the irrigation of the Oak Grove Soccer Complex. III. ADJOURNMENT ��� IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C.5. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, �"'"'� REGULAR SES5ION, THE 5PEC�AL CITY COUNC�L MEETZNG AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THZS THE 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 1981 AT 5: 00 P.M. City Sec � AGENDA CITY O� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS JOINT CZTY COUNCZL AN D PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1981 AT 7 : 00 P.M. CIVIC CENTER - 311 MAIN STREET � I. CALL TO ORDER II . INVOCATZON: COUNCILI�4AN DUNN III. PUBLIC HEARING City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to ado�- tion of the City' s proposed Master Plan update. IV. ADJOURNMENT �,:� �.�,� IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C.5. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACT5 OF THE 61ST LEGZSLATURE , REGULAR 5ESSION, THE JOINT CZTY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMI55ION MEET�NG AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THI5 THE 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 1981 AT 5 : 00 P.M. . T !/ City Sec tary � � 06/25/81 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint and Special Session on this the 25th day of June, 1981 at 6 :45 p.m. in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street with the following members present � =- to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem � � C. L. "Larry" Oliver Council Member Charles Dunn Council Member William Shafer Council Member Marion Brekken Council Member constituting a guorum with Council Member Ron Dyer absent, with the following members of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion: Sharron Spencer Chairman Ron Cook Vice-Chairman Harlen Joyce Member � Ann Glynn Member James K. Hawkins Member Gerald Norman Member constituting a quorum with Member Harold Anderson absent, with the following members of the City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager �°A* John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney � '', Shirley Armstrong City Secretary �A'"� CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. - INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Dunn. BID AWARD, SOCCER FIELD IRRIGATION Mayor Tate advised that one item of Council business would be acted upon prior to the beginning of the Joint Meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission. The matter to come before the Council was consideration and award of the bid for the irrigation of the Oak Grove Soccer Complex. Park & Recreation Director Kevin Conklin advised that the fol- lowing bids had been received: CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID DAYS OF COMPLETION (1) Yerkey Company $38 ,474 . 00 45 � � (2) Hall' s Automatic Sprinklers $43,726 . 42 Information Not With Bid (3) TAB Company, Inc. $43 , 809 .43 35 (4) Phillips Lawn Sprinkler Co. $45,638. 00 60 (5) Contract Builders $73 ,500. 00 90 06/25/81 Mr. Conklin then recommended that the low bid of Yerkey Com- pany be accepted. Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and award the bid to Yerkey Company in the amount of $38, 474. 00 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Brekken, & Dunn Nays . None .�, Absent: Dyer PUBLIC HEARING, MASTER PLAN UPDATE �� The next order of business was for the City Council and Plan- ning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to adoption of the City' s proposed Master Plan update. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and explained the procedure to be followed during the public hearing. Mrs. Sharron Spencer, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commis- sion, made a brief statement reporting that on May 20 , 1980 , the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the Council engage the firm of Freese and Nichols for the purpose of updating the City' s Master Plan. As a result, the Council authorized the contract which was signed in June, 1980. Mrs. Spencer further advised that on October 23 , 1980, the first public hearing was held to receive input from the public concerning the probl�ms which needed to be addressed. She noted that the master plan goals and policies were developed with those ideas in mind. She added that since that time, the Planning & Zoning Commis- sion had conducted sixteen meetings in an attempt to resolve the problems previously indicated. Mrs. Spencer advised that those meetings resulted in the current status of the proposed "�" master plan. Z �� Project Chairman Craig Farmer, Freese & Nichols Engineering Firm representative, spoke briefly on the three areas addressed in the proposed master plan: land use, transportation, and growth. Mayor Tate then allowed the guests in attendance to speak in regard to the proposed master plan. Mr. Bob Hunt; 2323 Eagle Crest Drive; Grapevine, Texas Mr. Hunt spoke as a representative of District Three of the Citizens Advisory Committee. He first commended the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission for their efforts. He then stated that his area supported selective industry as a method of improving the tax base. He added that District Three did not favor a large number of apartments in their immediate area. In conclusion, he expressed concern for approximately fifty-three acres of land on the west side of Dove, comment- ing that residents were opposed to high density construction in that area and urged that the property be rezoned to a low density zoning category. He then noted that a petition con- taining one hundred seventy signatures had been submitted "� pertaining to the 53-acre tract. Beverly Davydiuk; 1636 Choteau Circle; Grapevine, Texas ��� Ms. Davydiuk addressed the Council expressing concern relative to the northwest corner of Dove Road and Dove Loop. She stated that District Three of the Citizens Advisory Committee opposed a high density use on that site because of the large amounts of traffic that would result, and because it would lessen the integrity of the single-family neighborhoods in the area. 06/25/81 David Box; 5726 Ridgetown Circle; Dallas, Texas 75230 Mr. David Box, representing the D. E. Box Estate, addressed the Council relative to two hundred nine (209) acres of land located generally on the south side of Mustang Drive, west of Highway 121, and north of Timberline Drive. Mr. Box advised that a light industrial use would facilitate the type of development that the owners desired, primarily because of access to High- way 121 and the proximity to airport property. A residential � � buffer along the western edge of the property was suggested by Mr. Box. �.� Mr. Richard Curtis; #7 Echo Cove; Grapevine, Texas The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were commended by Mr. Curtis for their efforts in preparing a master plan. He expressed appreciation for the attempts to have buffer zones between residential districts and commercial/industrial areas. Ms. Marge Heim; 527 Dooley; Grapevine, Texas Ms. Heim inquired as to the future use of Dooley Street and advised that she would be opposed to heavy vehicles in that area since Dooley was primarily a residential street. Ms. Heim suggested that Ruth Street be extended southward across the railroad tracks to Dallas Road to alleviate some traffic conditions. The City Staff addressed Mrs. Heim' s questions and explained the proposed use of both Dooley and Ruth Streets. Mr. J. D. Ward; 5546 Merrimac; Dallas , Texas 75206 �``� The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were advised that � Mr. Ward represented Simon W. Henderson and Simon W. Henderson, �,� Jr. of Lufkin, Texas, who presently own eighty-three acres located generally north of Northwest Highway, east of Dooley, west of Ruth Wall, and south of Wildwood. Mr. Ward advised that the property was currently zoned for commercial use and requested that the master plan maintain the same land use status. Mr. Cal Thelin; Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. ; Plainfield, Illinois Mr. Thelin addressed the Council and Planning & Zoning Commis- sion in reference to 3. 75 acres of land on the south side of Hughes Road, west of Grapevine/Euless Road, and east of High- way 121. He further advised that Wadsworth Golf Construction Company presently had on file with the City a zoning case to change the zoning of the property from "C-2" Community Business to "I-1" Light Industrial. Mr. Thelin advised that during the public hearinq for the zoning case, it was brought to light that the proposed master plan recommended residential use for the property. He added that his firm had chosen the site be- cause of the proximity to the airport and highway access. He then requested that in preparing the master plan, consideration $ � be given to designating the property in that area a commercial/ industrial use. �,,� Mr. Ed Blythe; Hawn Foundation; Dallas, Texas Mr. Blythe addressed the Council and Planning & Zoning Commis- sion for the purpose of inquiring about the proposed use of the property on the north side of Hall Johnson Road near its inter- section with Highway 121. Mr. Farmer advised that the master plan map suggested a planned-development type land use including partial office complex and partial multi-family. 06/25/81 Mr. Jesse Woods; 2746 Manchester; Grapevine, Texas Mr. Woods commented to the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission that he was concerned with the detail of the mas- ter plan document, more specifically what the status would be once adopted, and secondly in what way the planned ratios would be accomplished. The City Attorney advised that the Master Plan would be a plan- ,�, ning tool used by the Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City Staff. He further advised that the ratio plan could be accomplished through proper development and growth. Mr. Woods cautioned those in attendance that the master plan could be effective only if implemented. Mr. Jackie Davis; P. 0. Box 131; County Line Road; Grapevine, Texas Mr. Davis addressed the Council and Planning & Zoning Commis- sion with concern for a 21. 8 acre tract in the Thomas Mahan Survey (north of the existing Gibson' s facility) . It was noted that the suggested master plan use of the property was a combination of inedium to high density. Mr. J. T. Davis; 3211 Rolling Hills; Grapevine, Texas The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were requested by Mr. Davis to consider a land use plan similar to the exist- ing Planned Development zoning on the property referred to previously by Mr. Jackie Davis. Mr. C. G. Smith; 1303 Airline; Grapevine, Texas � When called upon to speak, Mr. Smith advised that he would � decline comment at the present time. Mr. Larry Lightner; 16842 Village; Dallas, Texas Mr. Lightner began his presentation by pointing out tracts of land in the Timberline area on which he had received zoning several years ago, some of which had been sold and developed, and some currently owned by Mr. Lightner, presently undeveloped. He further advised that his intent was to develop the neighbor- hood areas first, and follow with commercial development in an effort to regain some financial losses suffered when the neigh- borhood areas were developed. Mr. Lightner added that he was especially concerned about his property, currently zoned "C-2" Community Business and "R-3" Multi-Family, on which the pro- posed master plan recommended a residential, low density use. He further stated that some sewer agreements had been nego- tiated with the City, although there was currently a moratorium on the development of his Timberline property, primarily be- cause of lack of sewer capacity. In conclusion, Mr. Lightner stated that his financial losses were increasing as a result of the inability to develop the property in accordance with its present zoning. *� Mr. George Chapman; Attorney representing Larry Lightner Mr. Chapman began by commendinq the Planning & Zoning Commis- sion for their work relative to the master plan. He commented that he was impressed by the quality of development done in the area to date and by the quality of the working relationship between the City of Grapevine and Mr. Lightner. 06/25/81 He commented, with regard to the sewer agreement previously mentioned, that the down zoning of Mr. Lightner' s property proposed by the master plan was not fair to Mr. Lightner, nor was it in the best interest of the City. He , therefore, res- pectfully requested that consideration be given to leaving the zoning of Mr. Lightner ' s property as it has existed and as relied upon by his client. Mr. Troy Fuller; 432 Baker; Hurst, Texas 76039 �: ,, Mr. Fuller inquired of the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission as to whether or not flood plain areas were being addressed by the master plan. Mr. Farmer answered that flood �� plain areas were being shown as open space, and that it was being recommended that development in the flood plain be limited and in accordance with certain engineering requirements. Mr. Joe L. Wright; 601 West Wall; Grapevine, Texas Mr. Wright advised the Council that he was concerned about the residential, low density land use recommended by the pro- posed master plan on his four-acre tract located on the north side of Timberline, east of the Memorial Baptist Church prop- erty. He requested that consideration be given to a recom- mended use comparable to the "R-3" multi-family zoning category presently on the property. Mr. Aubrey L. Smith; 105 Jenkins Street; Grapevine, Texas The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were addressed by Mr. Smith relative to a 21-acre tract of land on the west side of Dove Road, south of Autumn Drive. He asked that the residential, low density land use now proposed by the master plan be changed to compare with the existing zoning of "R-3" �°� multi-family dwelling district. �' Mr. Mike Doyle; 2632 Tanglewood; Grapevine, Texas �,�, Mr. Doyle addressed the Council and Planning & Zoning Commis- sion and requested that consideration be given to making the flood plain area (south of Timberline, near Tanglewood) converted into a City Park area. The City Staff advised Mr. Doyle that some future park areas were planned in that vicin- ity. Mr. Doyle also requested that consideration be given to limiting the number of apartment units on Timberline Drive. Mr. Richard Eakins; 2020 Camelot; Grapevine, Texas The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were asked by Mr. Eakins to consider the effects of down zoning on devel- opers, investors, and city tax revenues prior to initiating zoning changes in an effort to comply with the proposed master plan. He then praised the efforts of both the Coun- cil and Planning & Zoning Commission in planning controlled growth for the City of Grapevine. K. W. Pickering; Address Unknown � �� Mr. Pickering addressed the Council as to whether or not the plan was permanent and whether or not economics were consid- ered in the ratio planning of multi-family dwellings versus � � single-family dwellings. He also asked what the next step was following adoption of the master plan. Mayor Tate answered that upon adoption of the proposed plan, there would probably be some block zonina changes initiated by the City in an effort to comply with the recommendations of the new master plan. 06/25/81 Deanna K. Pehnert; 4054 McKinney, Suite 310; Dallas, Texas Ms. Pehnert advised the Council that she represented the owners of Tract l, Block l, and Tract 1, Block 3 in Timber- line Estates. She recommended that both tracts be desig- nated as commercial sites on the proposed master plan. Mr. Don Bigbee; #4 Windy Knoll; Grapevine, Texas � Mr. Bigbee addressed the Council and Planning & Zoning Commis- sion and stated that master plans and cities must adapt and change according to trends. He spoke specifically regarding Mr. Lightner' s tract on the south side of Timberline near The Vineyard. Mr. Bigbee also pointed out that not only could the tax base be affected by zoning, but also the debt burden that some construction projects could create in terms of City services was equally important. Mr. Frank Pilney; 1366 Tipperary; Grapevine, Texas Mr. Pilney spoke in regard to the fifty-three acre tract of land on the west side of Dove Road, suggesting that it be designated a low density use as opposed to high density. Unidentified Woman, Representing Dr. James Q. Lawler; 2105 W. Arp; Irving, Texas Dr. Lawler' s representative inquired as to the meaning of the flood plain designation on the proposed master plan as it re- lated to a currently zoned Heavy Industrial area on Glade Road near the airport entrance. Mr. Farmer explained the flood plain designation. There were no other guests in attendance who desired to speak. """� The City Secretary then read the following letter into the � record: "�`" ---------------------------------------------- June 25, 1981 Mrs. Shirley Armstrong City Secretary City of Grapevine Grapevine, Texas 76051 Re : Public Hearing on Proposed Master Plan, City of Grapevine Dear Mrs. Armstrong: Please be advised that I represent Mel Hobratsch Investment Group No. 52, Limited, a partnership, which is the record owner of a tract of land con- taining 3. 75 acres situated on Hughes Road in the City of Grapevine in the J. R. Doss Survey, Ab- stract 440. e.� My client has been advised that the preliminary proposals of the new master plan for the City of Grapevine include a recommendation for low density housing for the property owned by my client. Please be advised that Mel Hobratsch Investment Group No. 52, Limited, strongly opposes any pro- posed master plan which would in effect recommend low density housing for the subject 3. 75 acres re- ferred to above. Subject property was purchased almost ten (10) years ago by my client in reliance upon the existing commercial zoning for said prop- erty. Since August of 1971 my client has paid taxes on subject property based upon tax assess- 06/25/81 ments for commercially zoned property. My client has been holding the property and paying taxes on same for this relatively extended period of time based upon its reliance on the commercial zoning and the anticipation of eventual extension of adequate utility services and highway access. If commercial use of the property by my client or his potential purchaser is thwarted, my client be- lieves the economic consequences will be severe. Thank you for placing this letter in the record of the public hearing for this matter and advising the council of the strong opposition by Mel Ho- � bratsch Investment Group No. 52 , Limited, to the adoption of any master plan which would call for any use other than commercial for my client' s property. Grapevine has derived significant benefits and tax revenue from the investment community, and it would seem somewhat important to retain the confidence of the investment community by adopt- ing a master plan that is consistent with the past representations made by the council to the investment community through past zoning action. Yours truly, Conner Lam Attorney for Mel Hobratsch Investment Group No. 52, Limited cde � pc: Mr. Mel Hobratsch � --------------------------------------------------- �.. � Mrs. Armstrong also reported that she was in receipt of the petition containing 170 signatures previously mentioned by guest speaker, Mr. Bob Hunt. Mayor Tate then commended those in attendance for their con- cern and orderly participation. He advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission would meet again and then make a recom- mendation to the Council relative to final adoption of the proposed master plan. There being no further discussion relating to the master plan, Planning & Zoning Commission Member Ann Glynn made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Harlen Joyce and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins , & Norman Nays . None Absent: Anderson �� <� Mayor Pro Tem Ware then made a motion to close the Council' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the following vote: .�.,� Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, & Brekken Nays . None Absent: Dyer ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Oliver made a motion to adjourn. The motion was 06/25/81 seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Brekken, & Shafer Nays . None Absent: Dyer PASSED & APPROVED on this the �� day of , 1981. � APPROVE : �� .�� �� . �� Mayor ATTEST: City ec e � � .� ��