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Home My WebLink About1974-02-26 Joint Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS AGENDA JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING 6 ZONING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1974, AT 7 :30 P .M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN ST. I. CALL TO ORDER . II . INVOCATION. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Z-74-3, Tate-Wright Construction Company requesting a zoning change on three tracts of land as follows: Tracts B 9, C - in the J. S. Byrd Survey, from "R-3" Multi-Family District to "R-1 " Single- Family District Tract D - in the J . S. Byrd and W. D. Shepherd Surveys, from "R-1" Single-Family District to "R-3" Multi-Family District Tracts B , C 9, D are located on Timberline Dr. just South of the tract owned by Memorial Baptist Church. B. Z-74-4, Roy Leal requesting a zoning change on a tract of land in the William Oriskell Survey, from "R-1 " Single-Family District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District - commercial and business uses/alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. [Location - 4401 S. Highway 157; known as Dixie Grocery) CITY COUNCIL : I. Consideration of the minutes of the January 22 9, 25, and February 5, meetings. II. Appointment of two members to the Joint Airport Zoning Board. III . Appointment of a member to the Planning 6 Zoning Commission. IV. Consideration of the purchase of land for an animal shelter. V. Consideration of transfering sanitation dept. reserve funds to the street dept. for the purchase of a roller . VI. Consideration of an ordinance vacating a portion of Brewer Street. VII.. Consideration of a resolution honoring the Grapevine High School basketball team. VIII . Consideration of appointing an architect for a proposed municipal complex. IX. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the city to allow the County Clerk to clear the voting machines after the April 6 city officers$ election, by order of a District Judge. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 31 , ACTS OF THE 63RO LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, 1973, THE CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING 9, ZONING COMMIS- SION AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY , 1974, AT 4:08 P .M. 52 pq I • CITY SECRETARY 1B1 STATE OF TEXAS 0 COUNTY OF TARRANT 0 CITY OF GRAPEVINE 0 E E The City Council and Planning 9 Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas , convened in joint meeting at 7:36 p . m. , on this the 26th day of February, 1974, with the following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Councilman Pl. #1 Tommy Eidson Councilman Pl . #2 C . D. Pittard Councilman P1 . #3 Phil Parker Councilman P1. #4 Thelma Conine Councilwoman Pl. #5 Millard Dilg Councilman Pl . #6 t constituting a quorum , and Ted Ware Chairman Harlan Joyce Member Joe Kennedy Member x Jerry Jordan Member r constituting a quorum , with Don Stiles , absent, and 4 Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager s Randy Vinson City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney f t tYt. S Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. ` The Invocation was given by Joe Kennedy. , r a Pat Morton, representative of the League of Women Voters of Tarrant County, briefed the Council on an "open forum" meeting, regarding library services in the county , to be held March 5, 7:30 p. m. , at the Fort Worth Y . W. C . A. She stated the league's position is "support of measures to improve library services and facilities ; continued evaluation of special library districts and/or county-wide library systems. " Mayor Tate opened the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-3] , Tate-Wright Construction Company requesting a zoning change on three tracts of land as follows : Tracts B 9 C - in the J. S. Byrd Survey , from "R-3" Multi-Family District to "R-1 " Single- Family District Tract D - in the J. S. Byrd and W. D. Shepherd Surveys , from"R-1 " Single-Family Dis- trict to "R-3" Multi-Family District Location - on Timberline Drive Joe Wright spoke on behalf of the zoning application. He stated the area Northeast of the tracts in question is pre- sently being developed into a single-family subdivision by his firm. He stated tracts B 9 C would be better suited for single-family residences instead of multi-family dwellings , for which it is currently zoned, whereas tract D would be better suited as multi-family. He stated his firm owns the property surrounding the tracts , except for the tract owned by Memorial Baptist Church to the North of tract 0. t i s 1 182 With no further discussion , the following action was taken : Planning 9 Zoning Commission - Jerry Jordan moved to close the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-3]. Joe Ken- nedy seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the fol- lowing vote : Ayes : Ware , Joyce, Kennedy , Jordan Noes : None Absent: Stiles City Council - Councilman Eidson moved to close the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-3). Councilman Dilg seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Dalton , Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine , Dilg Noes : None Mayor Tate opened the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-4] , Roy Leal requesting a zoning change on a tract of land in the William Driskell Survey, from "R-1 " Single-Family District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District - commercial and business uses/alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. Roy Leal spoke on behalf of the zoning application. He stated the property is located at 4401 S. Highway 157. Mr. Leal stated he is proposing to remodel the building by enlarging the sales area, thus allowing him to offer a larger line of groceries. He stated he would complete the proposed remodeling prior to the issuance of an alcoholic beverage ' license. P a With no further discussion, the following action was taken : Planning 9 Zoning Commission - Jerry Jordan moved to close the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-4] . Joe Ken- nedy seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the fol- lowing vote : Ayes : Ware, Joyce, Kennedy, Jordan Noes : None Absent: Stiles City Council - Councilman Dalton moved to close the public hearing on zoning application [Z-74-4]. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate , Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None i { There being no further business , Mayor Tate adjourned the meeting at 8 :02 p .m. s 3 PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 19th day of March , 1974. F. 9 MAYOR R ATTEST: oo pe A- r CITY SECRETARY i 183 STATE OF TEXAS Q COUNTY OF TARRANT O CITY OF GRAPEVINE p f i The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas , convened p in special meeting at 8 : 18 p. m. , on this the 26th day of February, 1974, with the following members present, to-wit: f William 0. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Councilman P1 . #1 am Tommy Eidson Councilman Pl. #2 ' C . D. Pittard Councilman Pl. #3 Phil Parker Councilman P1. #4 Thelma Conine Councilwoman Pl . #5 Millard Dilg Councilman Pl. #6 constituting a quorum , and Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager Randy Vinson City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney r Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. a Councilman Dilg moved to approve the minutes of the January 22 and 25, 1974, meetings, as presented by the City Secretary. Councilman Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker , Conine, Dilg Noes: None t r c Mr. Denny , 2818 N. Kimball Road, spoke to the Council regarding his 1973 city taxes. He stated his property was evaluated to high. Mayor Tate stated no action could be taken on his 1973 taxes, but would suggest Mr. Denny to appear before the Board of Equalization regarding his 1974 taxes. f t Councilman Parker moved to appoint Joe Box and Councilman Oilg to. the Joint Airport Zoning Board. Councilman Pittard seconded € the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate , Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine Noes : None ; Abstain: Dilg Councilman Oilg moved to accept the resignation of Corbett Emery from the Planning 6 Zoning Commission. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None Councilman Eidson moved to postpone the appointment of a : Planning & Zoning Commission member to replace Corbett Emery. Councilman Parker seconded the motion. The motion ` t I 1B4 prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker , Conine, Oilg Noes : None i The City Manager briefed the Council on the need of a new animal shelter. He stated the city was also in need of a public works shop , therefore, a tract could be purchased to locate both facilities. He stated a suitable tract near the lake has been offered to the city at [$20, 000. ] per acre. Councilman Eidson moved to postpone consideration of the purchase of land for an animal shelter and public works facility until the March 5, 1974, meeting. Councilman Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: i Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg r Noes : None E i The City Manager briefed the Council on his request to transfer sanitation department reserve funds to the street department for the purchase of a roller. He stated since the city no longer handled the sanitation service , those funds were not needed in that department. He stated a roller was needed in the street department for street construction and repairs. Mr. Ezell stated [$10, 000. ] would need to be transferred. He stated bids for the roller have been received and will be considered at the March 5 meeting. Councilman Eidson moved to authorize the City Manager to trans- fer [$1 0, 000. ] from the sanitation department reserve fund to the street department for the purchase of a roller. Council- man Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None i The Assistant City Manager briefed the Council on an application from H. L. Higgins to vacate a portion of Brewer Street. He stated releases have been received from all adjoining property owners and utility companies. He stated the city no longer has a need for the questioned right-of-way . The City Secretary introduced an ordinance vacating a portion of Brewer Street for consideration on an emergency basis by reading the caption. Councilman Dalton moved to adopt the ordinance on an emergency basis. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None poem ORDINANCE NO . 74-7 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF BREWER STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY . 185 i F Mayor Tate recessed the meeting at 9:04 p . m. The meeting reconvened at 9: 18 p. m. , with the following members present: Tate , Dalton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg. Councilman Oilg moved to adopt a resolution honoring the Grapevine High School basketball team. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Dalton , Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None ' s RESOLUTION NO . 74-3 WHEREAS, the Grapevine High School basketball team distinguished itself by winning the District Championship of 3A-5 of the Texas Interscholastic League for the 1973-74 season ; and WHEREAS, the members of the team, the coach and the entire student body exhibited not only great skill but a high degree of sportsmanship and g' fair play in achieving this Championship ; and WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council and the citizens of Grapevine are proud of the team for this fine effort; r THEREFORE, ABOVE PREMISES CONSIDERED: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS : SECTION 1 . That the Grapevine High School r basketball team, its coach and the student body be congratulated and applauded for win- ning the Basketball Championship of District 3A-5 and for giving a fine example for all the citizens of Grapevine. b C a Mayor Tate stated he would like the Council to study the feasibility of appointing an architect in the preliminary planning of a municipal complex. He stated an architect r could assist in the site acquisition, size of the buildings and cost estimates. He stated the Council could interview several architectual firms for consideration. Councilman Parker moved to postpone the appointment of an architect for a municipal complex and instruct the City Manager to arrange for several architectual firms to make presentations before the Council . Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate , Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None The City Manager stated the city has requested the use of county voting machines for the April 6 city officers' election. He stated the County Clerk has requested the city to allow a District Judge to certify the election results and clear the machines prior to the ten-day minimum time period for them to be locked. The City Attorney stated Article 7. 14, Section ZO of the Texas Election Law, authorizes the District Judge to take r 166 i such actions. Councilman Eidson moved to authorize the County Clerk to have a District Judge certify the election results and clear the voting machines in accordance with Article 7. 14 j Section 20 of the Texas Election Law. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Dalton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Oilg Noes : None I i Councilman Eidson requested the City Secretary to place the following item on the March 5 agenda: "Consideration of a sewer connection policy. " I s E The City Manager briefed the Council on the need to appoint a Fire Marshall to replace Bill VanDeventer, who is now with the Building Inspection Department. Mayor Tate stated he would like to address the public in regards to the accomplishments of this administration during the past twelve months. He stated Council members would be welcomed to participate. i There being no further business, Councilman Eidson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. All vote aye and the meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p . m. d a s PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 19th day of March , 1974. I i MAYOR ATTEST : I CITY SECRETARY f i i