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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-06 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 0 TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 SOUTH MAIN { AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION to be given by Mayor Tate III. OATH OF OFFICE - Willis Pirkle, Council Place 3 IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 15, 22, 30) VI. OLD BUSINESS: A. City Council to consider the Parks and Recreation Policy for Use of Athletic Facilities. The Parks and Recreation Board has recommended approval. B. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. City Council to consider zoning application no. Z-75-6; Bill E. Lindsey requesting a zoning change from R-1 to "R-3" multi-family district on a tract of land described as being Lot 12, Block 3, of the J. J. Daniel Survey to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is generally described as being in the Northwest corner of the intersection of Airline and Vine Streets. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval. B. City Council to consider zoning application no. Z-75-7; Leon Zetley requesting a zoning change from SP Specific Use Permit for townhouses to "R-3" multi family use district or in the alternative Specific Use Permit for multi-family use, on a tract of land described as being Blocks A, B, and a portion of Block C of the Shorewood Park Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is generally described as being on the East side of Hood Lane adjoining Grapevine Lake property. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval. C. City Council to consider the proposal of the Planning & Zoning Commission to update and revise the present zoning Ordinance 70-10. D. City Council to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. E. City Council to consider a resolution establishing a Utility Committee and its members. F. City Council to consider a resolution establishing a Site Selection Committee and its members. G. City Council to consider the appointment of citizens to fill the expired terms of the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustments, the Electrical Board, Library Board, and the Parks and Recreation Board. 'r H. City Council to consider the installing and fff estimated cost of a 12 inch water line to serve a proposed industrial site in the west side of the city. I. City Council to consider the appropriation of $20, 000.00 for completion of the street improvement project. J. City Council to hold a discussion of accounts receivable for the City. E s F yF `4 S i 3 E� f f i { i t 3 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C. S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED i AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1975, AT 3 :00 P.M. CI Y SECRETARY STATE OF TEXAS X REEL COUNTY OF TARRANT X SIDE CITY OF GRAPEVINE X to 459 E The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in regular meeting at 7:40 P.M. , on this the 6th day of May, 1975, with the following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman ` Doil Dalton Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman consisting of a quorum, with Councilman Dunn arriving later, with E Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Asst. City Manager Kenneth Pritt City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order and gave the Invocation. F The first order of business was to give the Oath of Office to Willis Pirkle who had been appointed by the City Council to fill the Council Place 3 vacancy left when Dr. Carlton D. Pittard resigned. Mayor Tate gave the Oath of Office to Mr. Pirkle who then took his seat as Councilman Place 3 . ` The next order of business was the consideration of the minutes of the April 15, 22, and 30th meetings. Councilman Dalton made a motion to approve the minutes as presented for April 15, 22, and s 30th. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle Noes: None Absent: Dunn 1 The next order of business was to consider the Parks and Recreation Policy for Use of Athletic Facilities . The City Manager gave a brief history stating that because of the ever growing demand by the citizens for the use of the City' s park facilities, a policy out- lining their uses was sorely needed. He further stated that the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended approval. Councilman ; Murphy stated that he really appreciated something of this nature a because he used to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Council- man Murphy then made a motion to adopt the Parks and Recreation Policy for the Use of Athletic Facilities . Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle { Noes: None s Absent: Dunn F 3 Councilman Dalton then stated that this particular project had been worked on for quite some time and that he and the City Manager had visited with other cities on this pubject. He further stated that fi he felt this would remove many of the misunderstandings that had been made in the past. Mayor Tate then stated that he was aware of the amount of work put into this project and further stated that he appreciated this work. He then stated that the Parks program had grown and had developed into a very good program. Councilman Dalton then commented that he was glad to see a softball program developed for the girls. The next order of business was to consider zoning application no. Z-75-6; Bill E. Lindsey requesting a zoning change from R-1 to "R-311 multi-family district on a tract of land described as being Lot 12, Block 3, of the J. J. Daniel Survey to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas . The property is generally described as being in the Northwest corner of the intersection of Airline and Vine Streets. Councilwoman Conine disqualified herself from any action because she is a property owner within 200 ' feet of the proposed zoning. The City Secretary stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval. There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve R 3 multi-family district as requested in zoning application no. Z-75-6, and instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance accordingly. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle Noes: None Abstaining: Conine The next order of business was to consider the zoning application no. Z-75-7; Leon Zetley requesting a zoning change from SP Specific Use Permit for townhouses to "R-3" multi-family use district or in the alternative Specific Use Permit for multi-family use, on a tract of land described as being Blocks A, B, and a portion of Block C of the Shorewood Park Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is generally described as being on the East side of Hood Lane adjoining Grapevine Lake property. The City Secretary stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval of "SP" Specific Use Permit for multi-family use under the following restrictions: Make up of Dwelling Units for Specific Use Permit for Multi-Family I Step 1: * 30% 1 Bedroom = 6.6 D.U./ac. x 1. 5 = 9. 9 person/ac. 60% 2 Bedroom = 13. 2 D.U./ac. x 2. 5 =33.0 person/ac. E 10% 3 Bedroom = 2 . 2 D.U./ac. x 3. 5 = 7. 7 person/ac. i 50.6 person/ac. Step 2: * 50.6 persons/acre maximum i Step 3: * Conclusion - The proposed development falls between Medium (21-50) and High (51-80) Densities and is acceptable from the perspec- tive of recommended density criteria. Additional Restrictions (a) 12 parking spaces per each one bedroom unit, 2 parking spaces for each 2 and 3 bedroom unit. (b) Architecture to be equal to or better than existing buildings, in Shorewood Park Addition. i This determination to be made by the Building Official at time of application for Building Permit. Mayor Tate then inquired about the alternative that the City Council had. The City Attorney stated that the City Council could grant any zoning to the applicant for which he applied but that any approval other than the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission would need a 4/5 override vote by the Council. The City Attorney then stated that the specifications made should be very clear cut. Councilman Murphy then inquired of Mr. Leon Zetley if he was agree- able to these specifications. Mr. Zetley replied that he was agree- able. Councilman Dalton then stated that he felt undue restrictions were being placed on Mr. Zetley because other R-3 zonings had been approved in the City without this number of restrictions. Councilman Dunn inquired as to what the thinking of the Planning & Zoning Commis- sion was when they made these restrictions . The Assistant City Manager explained that their main concern was density. Councilman Murphy { stated that since Mr. Zetley was agreeable to these regulations that now would be a good time to set a precedent for placing ` 3 restrictions on R-3 zonings . The Assistant City Manager stated that this was an SP zoning and that in many cases, the owner submits a site plan which has the same regulations, but in this case the restrictions are in writing and not on a site plan. Councilman Dunn stated that he had visited the other units that Mr. Zetley had built and he felt they were very nice. He further stated that all indications pointed out that Mr. Zetley was a good, reputable builder; and he didn' t feel that those restrictions should be placed on him. There being little discussion, Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and grant the zoning request for "SP" Specific ` Use Permit for Multi-Family Use under the restrictions outlined and instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance approving Z-75-7, under those conditions. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: f Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle Noes: Dunn The next order of business was to consider the proposal of the s Planning & Zoning Commission to update and revise the present zoning k ordinance 70-10. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that he wanted to get the following letter in the records: y` G Interoffice Communication a April 29, 1975 } TO: Honorable Mayor Tate and City Council x { City of Grapevine r X: FROM: Planning & Zoning Commission y SUBJECT:Zoning Ordinance Revision P It has become increasingly apparent to the Planning and Zoning Commission that our present Zoning Ordinance urgently needs revision and updating. This has been caused in part not only by the growth we have already 4 experienced but even more importantly by the rapid growth predicted for our future and by the change in the nature of our growth from rural to suburban and industrial. We expect to receive a greater increase in zoning requests regarding higher density, residential developments as well as commercial and industrial deve- lopments and we feel our present ordinance is inadequate in these areas in many respects. ` An updated, more precise and comprehensive zoning ordinance would provide both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council with a more effective tool to help assure a planned and orderly growth for our city consistant with the overall Master Plan. In addi- tion, the type of Zoning Ordinance we envision would be better organized and well written so that every citizen would be more able to understand precisely what is required under each zoning classification. s We therefore strongly recommend to the City Council that the City Staff in cooperation with the Planning and Zoning Commission be authorized to begin immediate work on adopt- ing a new revised Zoning Ordinance. Y k Sincerely yours, /s/ Ted R. Ware Ted Ware, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission f: j r7n The City Manager stated that this item would appear on a future agenda for Council action. The next order of business was to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy nominated Doil Dalton. Council- man Oliver then made a motion to elect Councilman Dalton by acclamation. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine , Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None Abstaining: Dalton Councilman Dalton stated that he appreciated the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Tate stated that he appreciated having Council- man Dalton as Mayor Pro-Tem because it allowed him to leave and know the City is in good hands. The next order of business was to consider a resolution establishing a Utility Committee and its members. The City Secretary read the resolution. Councilman Dalton stated that this was a very busy committee. Councilman Oliver then made a motion to approve resolution no. 75-18 as read. Councilman Murphy seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None Mayor Tate then made the following appointments: Councilman Willis Pirkle Chairman Mayor Tate Committee Member I Councilman Oliver Committee Member i I RESOLUTION NO. 75-18 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A UTILITY COMMITTEE, OBJECTIVES OF SAID COMMITTEE, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND TERMS OF SAID MEMBERS. The next order of business was to consider a resolution establishing a Site Selection Committee and its members . The City Secretary read the resolution. There was little discussion and Councilman Pirkle made a motion to approve resolution no. 75-19 as read. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: ' Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None i Mayor Tate then made the following appointments to the committee: I Councilman Dalton Chairman Councilman Pirkle Committee Member { Councilman Oliver Committee Member Ted Ware Committee Member Floy Ezell Committee Member f RESOLUTION NO. 75-19 i A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE, OBJECTIVES OF SAID COMMITTE, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND TERMS OF SAID MEMBERS. Mayor Tate then declared a five minute recess at 8: 30 P.M. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 8: 50 P.M. with all members present. 61Z 1 v t Mayor Tate then stated that he would like to add Councilwoman Conine to the Municipal Site Selection Committee. There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy made a motion to amend Resolution No. 75-18 to include four members of the City Council instead of f three members . Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle J Noes: None Abstain: Conine The next order of business was for the City Council to discuss the appointment of members of the various expired terms of the: Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustments, Electrical Board, Library Board, and the Parks & Recreation Board. There was little discussion and the following nominations were made: Planning & Zoning Commission - Councilman Murphy nominated Joe Kennedy and Councilman Oliver nominated David Florence. Councilman Murphy then made a motion to appoint Joe Kennedy to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion. Council- man Dalton then stated that he felt it was unfair to the new members to appoint anyone to a committee, but that discussion of nominations would really be in order. Councilman Murphy then withdrew his motion and Councilwoman Conine withdrew the second to the motion. ; Zoning Board of Adjustments - The City Secretary explained that two terms were expiring: Harold Kaker and Joe Wright. There was a little discussion concerning the fact if the members had been notified that their term was expiring and if they were willing to serve another term. Electrical Board - The City Secretary explained that two terms were expiring: Dennis Roberts and H. J. Harper. The Building Inspector stated that both persons had requested to serve on the Board again. Library Board - The City Secretary explained that six terms were expiring: Mrs. Hazel Cashman, Mrs. W. A. Timmons, Riney Jordan, Mrs. Durward Brown, Mrs. E. A. Florence, and Ed Pewitt. It was explained that Mrs. Timmons was deceased and the names of Father B. Szarka and Vivian Trible were mentioned for consideration. Parks & Recreation Board - The City Secretary explained that three terms were expiring: Roger Cloud, Don Gerschick, and Tom Walker. ;. It was stated that Roger Cloud would serve again. The names of Donny Kaker, Gail Gerschick, and Riney Jordan were mentioned for consideration. It was then explained that appointments would be made to these committees and board at the next regular meeting. i The next order of business was to consider the installing and ; estimated cost of a 12 inch water line to serve a proposed industrial site in the west side of the city. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that this area was just west of S.H. 114, and there is no water available to meet the needs of this industry. In order to meet these needs the City would have to tie into a 12 inch water line on the east fide of FM 157 and along the right-of-way along S.H. 114 to the proposed site; this line should be projected on up to hook onto a water line at College St. which would upgrade the water pressure in this particular area. An approximate cost of $93, 000.00 would be needed to bring this line to the industrial site and the City could save six to eight thousand dollars by doing our own engineering. An t additional $50, 000. 00 would be needed to tie this line into the College St. line; again, a savings of three to four thousand dollars could be f made by doing our own engineering. This would make a total project of 130 to 140 thousand dollars. The City Manager then explained that the City has $200, 000.00 in unissued water revenue bonds but the City can only issue $180, 000.00 at this time. There was a short discussion about other needs that must be fulfilled in the near future for which F f l .4 2 i this bond money may be needed; the largest of such needs being the revision of an intake system to draw water from Lake Grapevine. Mayor Tate explained that the industry that was considering this particular location was a door and sash distributor and that time was of essence with them. There was then a short discussion of an alternate route for the water line, but the City Staff would have to do a little research to determine its feasibility. Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to table this item. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle I Noes : None The meeting to discuss this item was set for 5:00 P.M. , Thursday, May 8, 1975. The next order of business was to consider the appropriation of $20, 000.00 for completion of the street improvement project. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that the cost of the street improvement program was running a little more than the $100, 000.00 that the Council had authorized. He then stated that foul weather and little assistance from the County was the major factor causing the extra expenditures. He further stated that an additional $20, 000.00 would be needed to complete these streets. There was little discussion and Council- man Dunn made a motion to appropriate $20, 000.00 of the street bond moneys to be used to complete this project. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle Noes: None The next order of business was to hold a discussion of accounts receivable for the City. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that the City had some delinquent bills that have not been paid by this particular company and the mortgage company had written a letter to the $ City stating that they would pay 50G on a dollar to cover these debts. The City Attorney stated that he recommended that the offer be accepted. There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy made a motion to accept the offer of the mortgage company for 50(� on a dollar or half payment to pay these delinquent bills. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle Noes: None Mayor Tate then stated that the Council should decide who they should send with the North Texas Commission to Philadelphia and then to New York to meet various businessmen in these areas . After a brief discussion it was decided that the Council would send Millard Dilg if the Mayor couldn' t make the trip due to being in court. There being no further business, Councilman Oliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Murphy, and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the ,,26)7_/* day e 1975. MATKIT Aft ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY S s