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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-04 Joint Meeting � � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS k � � AGENDA ` SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING COMM. MEETING � TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET Yy t ( I. CALL TO ORDER ' � ` �� I I. IN�ZO�ATION � � ,.� � III. PUBLIC HEARING: � � ? ; A. Z-75-5 - Carlton D. Pittard requesting a zoning ? change from R-1 to "R-2" Two Family District on a tract of land described as being: Lot 15, Block � 2, of the D. E. Box Addition to the City of s: Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The owner of $ the property is Carlton D. Pittard. This � property is generally described as 815 E. Texas. � € i END OF PUBLIC HEARING (Planning & Zoning Commission � t to recess to the Conference Room to consider further ; business; City Council to remain in Council Chambers � to consider further business) . � jk[ fi CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: � � IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISUCSSIONS : s � I � A. Mr. Ledgerwood, representing residents of the South � � Shore Acres, to appear before the Council to discuss � the construction trailer that was moved into the � � area by Mr. O. D. Steward. � � [ � � V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (February 25th) � e VI. OLD BUSINESS: _ i A. City Council to consider zoning application (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, Abst. � 1593 of the Whitman Survey. The owner of the property G is the Protestant Episcopal Church. This is located � on the south side of Kimball Rd. between Mercury Dr. 4 and Red Bird Lane. The P�anning & Zoning Commission � has recommended disapproval. ` � € B. City Council to consider condemnation proceedings on � a tract of land located at 204 N. Main Street, owned � by Cecil Perry. ; , VII. NEW BUSINESS: i A. City Council to discuss the proposed personnel hand- � book and salary classification plan. � � � B. City Council to consider bid received for a tractor � ; to be used in the Parks & Recreation Dept. ; [ � C. City Council to consider a stop sign resolution. � � � _ � f� � � � � , � � € CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � AGENDA � 4 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING COMM. MEETING � TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET PAGE 2 � ; r D. City Council to consider an application to vacate a # � portion of Euless-Grapevine Road (#3129) as requested � � by the Airport Board. � _ � � E. City Council to approve the transfer of $400.00 to the checking account of the Tourist & Convention Bureau for clerical expenses. � k F F. City Council to appoint a member to the Electrical � Board to fill the expired term of Manuel Anda. � � ; � G. City Council to appoint two new members to the t Park Board, increasing the number from five to � seven. � k P i PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: t � IV. CONSIDER.ATION OF THE MINUTES (February 25th) � 3 � V. OLD BUSINESS: ` , t t A. � � VI. NEW BUSINESS: � � ; A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider zoning � application Z-75-5; the public hearing for this � application was held earlier in the evening. 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 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975, AT 9: 15 A.M. � � f i � � . t � � 2.f�_ � .�� � CITY SECRETARY � � $ �: s � � t: � c f � Y k � � f � � � � € di C � � � 6 M ri � � f � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS x EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. ` � } { � � ITEM: � � Pending final approval of the City Council, and upon consideration of the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on zoning case Z-75-5; City Council ` to consider Ordinance No. 75-6. F } t THIS EMERGENCY MEETING IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY BECAUSE" � k � 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 3RD DAY OF MA RCH, T975, AT 2 :00 P.M. ` , } i , � i � i $ ; � a i � i f 3 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 EMERGIIQCY CITY COUNCIL� AND PLANNING & ZONING� COMM�IS- � SION MEETING ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 1975, AT 2 :00 P.M. � � � i _ , � � � ��% . J✓ � C TY SECRETARY � � � � 4 � Y � ' f' i� S CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. ITEM: Discussion of the present zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 70-10) to consider possible recommendations for amendments thereof. THIS EMERGENCY MEETING IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY BECAUSE THE PRESENT ZONING ORDINANCE IS INADEQUATE TO INSURE < THE SAFETY, MORAL'S, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE. z F THIS EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS POSTED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 1975, AT 10:30 A.M. z . ; 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 EMERGENCY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 1975, AT 10:30 A.M. . CI Y SECRETARY ; € f � r } � STATE OF TEXAS X REEL 2 ' COUNTY OF TARRANT X SIDE A i CITY OF GRAPEVINE X 000-405 The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in special joint meeting at 7:40 P.M. , on this the 4th day of March, 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. Pittard Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman constituting a quorum, with Ted Ware Commissioner Harlen Joyce Vice-Chairman Jerry Jordan �� Member Joe S. Kennedy Member Conrad Heede Member constituting a quorum, with Member pon Stiles absent, 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. ���'he Invocation was given by Ted Ware. ayor Tate then explained the procedure for a zoning case public hearing to the audience and introduced the members of the Planning : & Zoning Commission. Mayor Tate then declared open the public hearing on application Z-75-5, Carlton D. Pittard requesting a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 Two Family District on a tract of land described as being: Lot 15, Block 2, of the D. E. Box Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The owner of the property is Carlton D. Pittard. This property is generally described as 815 E. Texas. Councilman Pittard disqualified himself from voting and made his presentation to the City Council. He stated that approximately three years ago he purchased the property; and that the seller had led him to believe that the property was zoned for . duplex "R-2" . He further stated that a City employee had assured him that the property had been properly zoned. He then stated that, to date, he had received no complaints from neighboring property owners. He further stated that he was requesting the zoning change to comply with the present usage of the property. He then stated that there was another existing duplex in .,�the same addition. Questions were now in order from the Planning & �oning Commission. Member Harlen Joyce inquired if the duplex was in =xistance when Mr. Roberts purchased the property. Councilman Pittard stated that Mr. Roberts had converted it himself. Questions we�e now in order from the City Council. Councilman Dilg inquired about the zoning of this area as related to the Master Plan. The Asst. City Manager stated that the area had single-family zoning. The City Manager then pointed out the existing zoning that surrounded the property. Member Joe Kennedy then inquired if the zoning request was denied, would the tenants be dispossesed. The City Manager replied that this was an administrative matter, and that it would come down to the question if they are in violation of the zoning ordinance. The City Attorney then explained the difference between a non-conforming use and an illegal use. He stated that if it was a non-conforming ` use that it was a legal use, and the people could continue to stay �here and it would not be in viola�ion of �he 1aw, An illegal use of the praperty is one tha�: {�)� is not a nan-conforming use, and (2) is inconsistant with the zoning on the proper�y. At this time �he Mayor recagnized the following persans from the audience: David A. Flarence of 931 4ak Clif� Drive - Mr. Flarence stated �hat he was an attorney representing his parents and residents of �his area. He stated that a petition had been filed �ith the City �ecre�ary and that it contained more than the 20/ of 200' property owners �hat was needed for the City Cauncil ta have a 3j4 vote to ;;.� approve the zoning. He further stated that the best interest and general welfare of the residen�s in this area would not be attained if �he zaning was approved. He also stated that this would be a clear example o� spot zaning and therefare inconsistant with any Master Plan. Mr. Florence then stated that the residents in this area had no� purchased their property for specula�ive purpases but to build homes and live in a R-1 area. He then s�ated that he was requesting denial. E. C, Fiscus o� 814 E. Wall - stated �hat he cauld see no reason �ar it and that he was against it. Billie L. James of 841 E. Texas - stated he was against any "R-2" zaning in that area. Mrs. Welden Pollard of 826 E. Texas - stated tha� she was against the zoning. Mrs. Richard McLeon of 834 E. Texas - sta�ed that� she was apposed ta the zariing. Mrs. Bobby F. Morris af 224 Ruth Street - stated that she was , against any spo� zoning. There being no further gersons to speak for or against the zoning applicatian, the follawing action was taken: PLANNING & Z{JNING C4MMI�aSION: Member ,Toe Kennedy asked the residents of the area why they had waited so lang �o object. Tt was the general concensus o� the residents that they were not oppasing the use but the zoning. Member Ha�len Joyce then inquired if anyone at Cit�y Ha11 was aware that a duplex was on the property. Bo�h the Cit�r Manager and the Asst. City Manager replied negatively. Member Jerry Jordan then m ade a motion to close their portian a� the public hearing on Z-?5-5. Member Conrad Heede seconded the motian and the mation prevailed by the following vcate: Ayes: ware, Joyce, ,Tordan, Kennedy, Heede Noes: None Absent: S�iles The City Secretary read the following letter inta the record: March 4, 19?5 To City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission City of Grapevine, Texas Re: Zaning applicatian 75-5 Sirs; Sorry I cauld nat be at your public meeting. Bu� as a property owner loca�ed at 820 E. Texas St. I protest the zoning change. I feel such a change wauld lawer my property value. I feel it would also increase traffic, noise, and bring other problems to aur neighborhood. Yaurs sincerely, � # /s/ H. M. Moore 820 E. Texas St. Grapevine, Texas CITY COUNCIL: ` � s There being no further questions of the Council, Councilman Murphy made a motion to close the City Council' s portion of the public hearing � on Z-75-5. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion ; 3 prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Murphy = Noes: None Abstain: Pittard ' Mayor Tate then closed the public hearing on zoning application Z-75-5. Mayor Tate then announced that the Council would consider any recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on the zoning � application. He then stated that there would be a five minute ; break. ' � � Mayor Pro-Tem Dalton called the meeting to order. He recognized Helen Ledgerwood of 1525 Overlook Drive, who appeared before the Council to speak in behalf of the residents in the South r Shore addition to protest of a construction trailer that had been moved into the area by Mr. 0. D. Steward. Mrs. Ledgerwood stated that the deed restrictions had been violated and that this trailer was a distraction to the area as well as a property devaluator. She then stated that she realized that the City Council as a body ' cannot enforce deed restrictions, but she was hoping the Council could do whatever they could to get Mr. Steward to comply. The . City Manager then gave a brief history of the trailer. He stated that the trailer was located at Lot 3, Block 3 of the South Shore � Acres Addition or 1518 Overlook Drive. On February 27, 1975, Mr. � Steward did acquire a permit from the building inspection department, for a temporary field or construction office to expire on August 27, � 1975. Councilman Eidson then stated that the City Council was { powerless to take any action and that he felt it would be of mutual interest to get together and work out the differences. Mr. O. D. Steward,a owner of the office..trailer, stated that he has always maintained an office trailer in the area of his major concentration of development. Mayor Pro-Tem Dalton then stated that since the City Council was powerless to take any action, that the aggrieved parties get together with Mr. Steward and work out their differences. The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of the February 25th meeting. Councilman Dilg made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and pass them as pr�sented. Councilwoman � � Conine 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 to consider zoning application 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, Abst. 1593 of the T�hitman Survey. The owner `' of the property is the Protestant Episcopal Church. This is located � on the south side of Kimball Rd. between Mercury Dr. and Red Bird Lane. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommedned disapproval. �; The City Secretary gave a brief history. Councilman Dilg disqualified ' himself because he had sold the property involved to the owners for the purpose of erecting a church. There being little duscussion, ; Councilman Murphy made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and disapprove �zoning applica- tion Z-75-3. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None Abstain: Dilg The next order of business was to consider cAndemnation proceed- ings on a tract of land located at 204 N. Main Street, owned by Cecil Perry. The City Secretary gave a brief history. Mr. Cecil Perry stated that he would tear down the building and try to have it cleaned up within thirty days. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Building Inspector and find as a matter of fact that the conditions listed ' in the report do exist and that the building be demolished. Councilman Pittard 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 to discuss the proposed personnel handbook and salary classification plan. The City Secretary made a brief presentation and stated that this handbook would not bring about any major changes in personnel policies but would bring about uniformity on all levels of personnel management. He further explained that the salary classification plan would be easily adjusted to during the next salary increase. Councilman Eidson stated that he had been in connection with this project from the onset and that he felt it contained excellent construction. He then stated that he recommended passage and adoption of the hafld- book and the salary classification plan. There was little discus- � sion and Councilman Eidson made a motion to approve the handbook and pay classification plan; and authorize tne City Attorney ,to draft an ordinance adopting these and amending the present ordinance. Councilwoman Conine 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 to consider .bids received for a tractor to ue used in the Parks & Recreation Department. The bids were as follows: VENDOR TRACTOR BIDS MOWER BIDS Hatcher Tractor Co. $ 4, 250.00 $ 1, 125.00 Clemons Tractor Co. 4,681.00 1, 150.00 Riverview Equip. Co. 4, 950.00 997.00 Internat' 1 Harverter 4, 580.84 1,025.00 Den-Tex Tractor Inc. 4, 537. 50 1,005.00 Village Creek Equip. 4, 940.00 990.00 The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that he recom- .f� mended Hatcher Tractor Company be awarded the bid and that the bids for .the mower be disregarded. He further stated that the prices for the mower could be negotiated. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Hatcher Tractor in the amount of $4, 250.00 and that the bids for the mower be negotiated. 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 to consider a stop sign ordinance. The City Manager gave a brief history. Police Chief, James Lilly, ; statecl that since the opening of Scribner Street, he was able to � determine that there was more traffic than expected. He further stated that he felt a four-way-stop should be installed at the ; intersection of Scribner and Peach Street. Councilman Eidson made a motion to adopt Ordinar�ce No. 75-7 on an emergency basis � and include a four-way-stop at the intersections of Peach and � Scribner. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion and the motion ' i prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Mu�phy � Noes: None ORDINANCE NO. 75_� � AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 2, SECTION ; 2, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, BY ADDING STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING ' A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was to consider an application to vacate a portion of Euless-Grapevine Road (#3129) as requested by the Airport Board. The City Manager gave a brief history and pointed � s out the location on the map. Councilman Eidson stated that he would like to firm up the City' s position with the Airport concerning Mustang Drive before closing this portion of Grapevine-Euless Rd. � because we may be closing our last avenues of leverage. Councilman Eidson then made a motion to defer any action at this time until the : City Attorney and City Manager can firm up the City' s position with ; the Airport concerning Mustang Drive, and handle both of them at one f time. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion and the motion prevailed ' by the following vote: S Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy � ; Noes: None ; a The next order of business was to approve the transfer of $400.00 ` to the checking account of the Tourist & Convention Bureau for ' clerical expenses. The City Manager explained that there was no budget at this time and that the money would be used to meet clerical expenses. Councilman Dilg made a motion to approve the ; transfer of $400.00 to the checking account of the Tourist & � � Convention Bureau. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the � motion prevailed by the following vote: ; � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eids�n, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None The next order of business was to appoint a member to the Electrical � Board to fill the expired term of Manuel Anda. The City Manager gave 4 a brief history and explained that Mr. Anda had moved from the City. He then stated that the Building Inspectors and the Electrical Board had recommended Mr. O. D. Beebe to serve the rest of the � u�expired term of one year. It was explained that Mr. Beebe � held his Journeyman' s License which would qualify him for this position on the board. Councilman Murphy then made a motion to appoint Mr. Beebe to the Electrical Board to serve the unexpired term af one year. Councilm an Dalton seconded the motion and the } motion prevailed by the following vote: f Ayess Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None The next order of business was to appoint two new members to the ; Park Board, increasing the number from five to seven. The City � � Manager stated that he recommended that Mrs. McAferty and Mr. Bill r Yancey Jr. be appointed to the Board. Councilman Dilg stated that � he felt this would add to the Board two important groups - women and ` � � � � � � � k the younger persons. Councilman Dilg then made a motion to appoint Mrs. McAferty to a two-year term and Mr. Bill Yancey Jr. to a one-year term on the Park Board, and increase the number of the Board from five to seven. Councilwoman Conine 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 to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on zoning application Z-75-5, Carlton Pittard requesting a zoning change from R-l .to R-2 Two Family District on a tract of land described as being: Lot 15, Block 2, of the D. E. Box Addition tot�e City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. The owner of th e property is Carlton D. Pittard. This property is generally described as 815 E. Texas. Councilman Pittard disqualified himself because he was the applicant for the zoning applicatian. Mayor Tate then declared a five minutes recess for a consultation with the City Attorney. Mayor Tate then called the meeting to order and stated that he was disqualifying himself for legal reasons. He stated that he had drafted the contract of sale between Councilman Pittard and the seller; and that, because he could be called as a witness in a possible litigation, he would disquality himself. Mayor Pro-Tem Dalton then asked for dis�nssion. The Asst. City Manager stated that the Planning & Zoning had recommended disapproval of zoning application Z-75-5. There being little discussion, Councilman Murphy made a motion to a�cept the - recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and disapprove zoning application Z-75-5. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Conine; Dalton, Diig, Eidson", l�urphy � - . - Noes: None Abstain: Tate, Pittard Councilman Eidson stated that he felt the area was subject to a spot zoning situation and that sometime in the future the whole area be brought back from block zoning and be clearly amplified because there is a mixture of commercial and residential uses within and surrounding the area. Mayor Tate then stated that he had one announcement;: he announced that the road over the dam would be opened and that a ribbon- cutting ceremony would take place on the South end of the dam at 2:00 P.M. , March 5th. There being no further business, Councilman Eidson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pittard, and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. � '1 PASSED AND APPROVED, this the �day of C , 1975 : MAYOR • ATTEST: r CITY ECRETARY