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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-10/7/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem John Grace on October 7, 1997, at 7:23 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Donna Arp, Jack Martin, and Don Butler were present. Mayor Pro Tem John Grace, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Mayor Richard Newton and Councilman Steven Helling were absent. 1. INTERVIEW BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICANTS - Community Center Advisory Committee The City Council interviewed Community Center Advisory Committee applicants. There was no action taken. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.074 - Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and City board and commission members. A complete list of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary's office. Mayor Pro Tem John Grace advised that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further advised that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:24 p.m., and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 The invocation was given by Councilwoman Arp, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS There were no reports given. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1323 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 16, 1997 b. Approval of the amended plat, Lot 20R, Block 3, Montclair Pare, being a replat of Lots 20 & 21, Block 3, Montclair Parc; owner: Joe & Kimberly Croce; applicant: Randy Gregory, 5504 Normandy c. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement authorizing participation in Fort Worth's permanent household hazardous waste collection facility d. Approval of City Manager authorization to execute an Agreement with Tarrant County for the resurfacing of Streets in Fiscal Year 1997-98 e. Approval of a City/Developer Agreement with Westerra Timarron, Limited Partnership f. Approval of the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1323 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the public hearing. ~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-97-1323. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the cost of participation in Fort Worth's permanent household hazardous waste collection facility. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1082 - Zoning change request from AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development- residential), 3.2339 acres out of the A. T. Young Survey, Abstract 1765, Tracts 1 & 1 D; owner/applicant: Russ Eubank, south side of Glade Road, west of Mill Creek Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97- 1082. Mr. Russ Eubank, 405 W. Glade Road, spoke regarding the proposed driveway and turn- around and requested the Council table the decision in order that he might further study the concrete vs. pavement issue for the driveway. Councilwoman Arp moved to table Ordinance 0-97-1082. Mayor Pro Tem Grace seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the costs of the proposed driveway and the requirements of the City for such a driveway. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. ~ -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1083 - Approving the proposed Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget for the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97- 1083. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the public hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Ordinance 0-97-1083. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 7. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-97-1081 - Zoning change request from R- 40 (single family residential, minimum lot size 40,000 s.f.) to R-20 (single family residential, minimum lot size 20,000 s.f.), 2 acres out of the S.C.H. Witten Survey, Abstract 1619, Tracts 1J and 1J4; owner/applicant: January S. Stratton, east side of Montclair Drive, 5313 Councilwoman Arp moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. Councilman Butler moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. Mr. Blaine Stratton, 5313 Montclair, thanked the City Secretary for her assistance to his son on a scouting project and for calling to remind him he had this item on the Council's agenda. He also spoke regarding the purpose of the proposed second structure on his property, distance to the nearest fire hydrant, and gating the property. Discussion ensued regarding the gating of the property and location of the proposed gate. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item. Councilman Butler moved to approve Ordinance 0-97-1081. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL BY BILL LINDSEY, HIGHWAY 26 MINI STORAGE, 6511 COLLEYVILLE BOULEVARD, FOR A VARIANCE TO THE CITY'S SIGN CODE Councilman Martin moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 Mr. Bill Lindsey, 6511 Colleyville Boulevard, spoke regarding the history of the construction of the Hwy 26 Mini Storage sign and the permit and inspection process. Mr. Lindsey requested that the Council uphold the decision of the Sign Board of Appeals to allow the sign to remain for a period of two years. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item. Discussion ensued regarding the number of signs involved, what would have to happen to bring this sign into compliance, the definition of a sign including the structure, responsibility of size and placement of the sign, actual size of the sign, and proposed changes to bring the sign into compliance. Councilman Butler moved to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Lindsey to return to the podium to discuss a proposal from the Council. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Grace explained the proposed variance giving Mr. Lindsey 90 days to bring the sign into compliance with the 90 square foot size requirement and allowing the two-foot setback from the property line. Discussion ensued regarding the requirements of the Council's proposal. Councilman Martin moved to grant a variance to the sign code, allowing Mr. Lindsey 90 days to make necessary changes to the sign making it a maximum of 95 square feet and allowing the two-foot setback from the property line. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 REPORTS: 9. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 9/22/97 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATE BOARD MINUTES - 9/9/97 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 9/8/97 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1324 Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the public hearing and read the caption of Resolution R-97- 1324. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the public hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-97-1324, granting a variance to the sign code, allowing Mr. Lindsey, Hwy 26 Mini Storage, 90 days to make necessary changes to the sign making it a maximum of 95 square feet and allowing the two-foot setback from the property line. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1997 ADJOURNMENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. APPROVED THIS 2/ ~ DAY OF D~.frJbif AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF 6" Minutes taken and prepared by: ~ Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ~ -8-