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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-04 Joint Meeting � t � � s � fi � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � AGENDA � SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING COMM. MEETING � � TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 413 MAIN STREET � x F � I. CALL TO ORDER ' � II. INVOCATION � � � � III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: � � � A. Z-75-1 - Utotem of North Texas, requesting a zoning x change from C-2 to "SP" Specific Use Permit for the E retail sale of alcoholic beverages, off-premise � consumption only. The location is lot no. 3 and 30' � k of lot no. 4, Block 2 of the Bellaire Addition to ; the city of Grapevine, �exas. " < � s B. Z-75-2 - Jerry Burgess D.D.S. , and Robert Walker D.D.S. �; requesting a zoning change from R-1 to C-2 Community � Business or Alternative R-3 Multi-family district. The � location is lots 9B and 9C, Abstract 518 of the Heirs . E of Foster Survey, situated on the South side of W. Wall � St. � � � END OF JOINT MEETING (Planning & Zoning Commission to recess � e to the Conference Room to consider the two zoning cases; % � City Council to remain in Council Chambers to consider further � business) � � C. Louise Watts requesting to move a three b�droom frame � house to lot 30L, Abstract 946, of the Leonard Survey. � � � END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � a i 6 IV. CITIZEN REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS � � A. Utility Committee to report to the City Council ; concerning the rate hike request of GTE. ; V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (January 28) � ; VI. OLD BUSINESS � A. � � � VII. NEW BUSINESS � R t A. City Council to hold a hearing on an application made � by Mr. Jim Adams to install gasoline pumps and tanks � at 204 Hudgins St. dba Jim Dandy Drive In. x � t � ; � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY j 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 30th DAY OF JANUARY � 1975, AT 5:00 P.M. � �/� � � ��HLaCl75,!/',,..,�,�! . CITY SECRETARY � � s € d F � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND PL.ANNING & ZONING COI�IISSION MEETING TUESDAY, REBRUARY 4, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. : ITEM: City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on Zone Change Application Z75-2� and also consider proposed Ordinance 75-2 in connection therewith. THIS EMERGENCY MEETIIVG IS OF' PUBLIC NECESSITY BECAUSE THE PROPERTY OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS HAVE TIME TABLES THAT NEED TO BE MET THAT A DELAY WOULD CAUSE PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPMENT. THIS EMERGENCY AGENDA POSTED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975, AT �,�m . IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, 1969, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 30TH DAY OR JANUARY, 1975, AT 2:30 P.M. , . .� `,+ . .. ,_ . CITY SECRETARY `� <,; � STATE OF TEXAS X REEL 1 � COUNTY OF TARR�INT X SIDE B CITY OF GRAPEVINE X 000 TO 202 The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in joint meeting at 7:45 P.M. , on this the 4th day ^f February, 1975, with the following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman ' � Doil Dalton Councilman Millard Dilg Councilman Tommy Eidson Councilman C. D. P ittard Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman constituting a quorum, with Ted Ware Commissioner Harlen Joyce Vice-Chairman ,Terry ,Tordan Member Joe S. Kennedy Member Don Stiles Member Conrad Heede Member constituting a quorum, with Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. ' rhe Invocation was given by Don Stiles. Mayor Tate stated that there would be two joint public hearings to be heard by the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. He further stated that the two hearings vvere being continued from the January 28th meeting; and that no testi.mony had been taken due to the fact that the property owners within 200' had not been given adequate ten days notice. Mayor Tate then introduced the members of the Planning & Zoning. Mayor Tate then declared open Z-75-1, Utotem of North Texas, requesting a zoning retail sale of alcoholic beverages, off- premise consumption only. The location is lot no. 3 and 30' of lot no.4, Block 2 of the Bellaire Addition to the City of Grapevine, Texas. Mr. Gilpin appeared before the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. He explained that the location of the store was where Highway 157 comes into Ball Street. He presented plans of the building and stated that it is designed to meet all building and electrical codes. The following action was taken: . - ?LANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Member Jerry Jordan made a motion to close their portion of the •� public hearing on Z-75-1. Member pon Stiles seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Ware, Jordan, Joyce, Kennedy, Stiles, Heede Noes: None CITY COUNCIL: Councilman Dilg made a motion to close the Council' s portion of the public hearing on zoning application Z-75-1. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None Mayor Tate declared the public hearing on Z-75-1 closed. Mayor Tate then declared open the joint public hearing on Z-75-2, Jerry Burgess D.D.S. and Robert Walker D.D.S. requesting a zoning change from R-1 to C-2 Community Business or Alternative R-3 Multi-family District. The location is lots 9B and 9C, Abstract 518 of the Heirs of Foster Survey, situated on the South side of W. Wall Street. The Mayor then stated that the City Secretary had advertised for a C-2 zoning only and therefore, the City Attorney had ruled that the C-2 was the only zoning to be considered. Dr. Jerry Burgess appeared before the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to make the presentation for this application. Mr. Burgess explained that the present location used ' by himself and Dr. walker at the Grapevine Hospital would be unavailable to them in the near future because the lease was expiring and the hospital association needed this space. He then stated that the zoning was being requested so that a professional building could be placed on the two lots. He stated that this would be a building of about 4,000 to 6, 500 square feet made basically of brick. There were no questions from either the Planning & Zoning Commission or the City Council. The Mayor then recognized any members of the audience that wished to speak for or against the zoning application. Mr. Green was recognized and he stated that he was in favor of this zoning. Councilman Dalton stated that he was an adjacent. property owner and that he was in favor of the zoning. Councilman Murphy stated that he was in favor of the zoning and would like to see construction started as soon as possible. The City Manager stated that there was R-3 and C-2 zoning in the immediate area. There was no further questions or commen.ts and the following action was taken: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Member Joe Kennedy made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing on Z-75-2. Member Canrad Heede seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following votec Ayes : Ware, Joyce, Jordan, �ennedy, Stiles, Heede� Noes: None CITY COUNCIL: Councilman Dalton made a motion to close the Council' s portion of the public hearing on zoning application Z-75-2. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes� None Mayor Tate then declared the public hearing on zoning application Z-75-2 closed. The Mayor then stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would reconvene directly behind the Council room to take action on tY�e two zoning cases and that the Council would be considering other agenda items. Mayor Tate then declared open the public hearing on an application made by Louise Watts to move a three bedroom frame house to lot 30L, Abstract 946, of the Leonard Survey. There was no person present to represent the applicant. Mr. Lipscomb, building inspector for the City, appeared before the Council to make a report of the building. He presented a report to the Council and stated that the building could be repaired to comply with present building code standards. The City Manager pointed out the proposed location of the building. There were no persons present in the audience to speak for or against the application. Councilman Murphy made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Pittar�,. Murphy, Eidson Noes: None Mayor Tate then declared the public hearing on an application made by Louise Watts to move a house be closed. Councilman Eidson stated that he was basically against the moving of houses but as long as the moved building could be brought up on acceptable standards, he would be in favor of the application. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to approve the moving of the house to Lot 30L, Abstract 946, of the LeQnard Survey. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None Mayor Tate then stated that the Lone Star Gas Company has app�ied for an increase in their gate rate before the Texas Railroad Commission, and that the rate increase be effective March 1, 1975. This would be an increase of about 5� cents per thousand cubic feet. The next order of business was for the Utility Committee to report to the City Council concerning the rate hike request of GTE. Mayor Tate stated that the City of A�le had made a separation request and that a copy would be available to the City in the near future. Committee Chairman, Councilman Pittard, made a report to the ; Council. Councilman Pittard stated that there had been no formal meeting of the Utility Committee due to the fact that they had been awaiting the separation report from GTE. He then stated that he and Councilman Eidson had reviewed a proposal made by Consulting Communication Engineers (CCE) . He stated that they would do a study on the rates, and also a quality of service study. He then stated that the committee was concerned about the service and equipment. Councilman Pittard then stated that he recommended the CCE be employed to make this study, and the estimated cost would be approxi- mately $5000.00. Councilman Eidson stated that the study would only cost about $.90 per telephone to upgrade our quality, which is a minor cost when related to the benefits that can be derived from the study. Councilman Pittard stated that he felt the City could win a suit if we would go to court. The Mayor then stated that he felt the City should resist any rate increase request unless our consulting engineers could be convinced that the reqtxest was justified. Councilman Dalton stated that he felt the rate request was too high and that they are not directly affected by any energy crunch. He further stated that he would oppose any rate increase. Councilman Murphy stated that he concurred with Councilman Dalton. Councilman �ilg stated that he ' also concurred with Councilman Dalton and Councilman Pittard. The City Attorney stated that he recommended that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with CCE not to exceed a certain amount; and then authorize the Utility Committee. and/or the Mayor in combination with the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement that could be brought before the Council for approval in the event that this type of work be needed. Councilman Dilg made a motion to pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Consulting Communications Engineers Inc. for a quality of service study. This study would form the basis for subsequent periodic monitoring of the quality. � In perform.ing the study work, CCE would evaluate from indices availab�e and from a survey of the telephone operations all of the facets of telephone service. These involve commercial, traffic, plant and engineering performance. Among the hundreds of indices, CCE would select the particular ones which are of importance to Grapevine telephone users, and after determining the performance, compare it with "norms" for the industry as a whole. Some of the more important are: 1. Speed of dial tone 2. Completion percentage 3. Equipment izregularities 4. Customer xeports of trouble 5. Operator service 6. Service order performance 7. Central office maintenance 8. Station (telephone) maintenance 9. Outside plant maintenance 'IYhe work would entail survey, analysis and report preparation. The cost of the study is not to exceed $4, 875.00. Councilman Murphy seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None Councilman Dilg then made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Utility Committee to negotiate a contract with CCE relative to a potential rate case with General Telephone Company and to submit said contract to the Council for approval when and if the rate case in the committee' s judgement requires the services included in the contract. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None The next order-of business was for the Council to consider the minutes of the Januar� 28th meeting. Councilman Pittard made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented. Councilman Dilg seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: �ate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None ' ''� `�. The next order of business� .was to hold a hearing on an application made by Mr. �:Jint.,;�d ira5�t�11 gasoline pumps and tanks at 204 Hudgins Street����im Dandy Drive In. The City Manager explained to the Council the reasons for this item appearing on the agenda and why a hearing was necessary. Mr. Jim Adams appeared before the Council. Mr. Adams stated that he would like to construct the gas pumps next to the property line on the East. He further stated that he would like to have action made contingent to receiving a ten foot easement from this property owner to the East. Mr. Lipscomb, building inspector, appeared before the Council to report on the application. He stated that Mr. Adams was in compl.iance with the building regulations but that he would have to rearrange some of his parking spaces. Councilman Eidson stated that he felt the Chief of Police should make a report on the traffic flow as to the location of the gas pumps. Councilman Eidson made a motion to continue the hearing until the report could be made by the Chief of Police. Councilman r Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy ' � Noes: None Councilman Pittard requested a transparency of the traffic flow be presented at the next meeting. The next item of business was to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on zoning change application Z-75-2, } and also consider proposed Ordinance :�5-2 in connection therewith. The Mayor then stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended the approval of zoning application Z-75-2 to grant a k- rezoning from R-1 to C-2 Communi�y Business District. The City Manager read the caption of Ordinance No. 75-2. Councilman Eidson made a motion to consider this ordinance on an emergency basis. f Councilman Pittard seconded the motion and the motion pr�vailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None ORDINANCE NO. 75-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF G�tAPEVINE, 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 : BEING A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE HEIRS OF A. FOSTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 518, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESER�TING ALL OTHER PORTIONS � OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORAi.S AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. There being no further business, Councilman Eidson made a motion to adjourn the �neeting. The motion was secorided by Counciiman Dalton, and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the ��d of , 1975. MAYOR ATTEST: Ul -l/" CITY SE RETARY