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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-1/16/1996 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 1996 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on January 16, 1996, at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Dennis Monaghan, Jack Martin, and John Grace. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, City Engineer Jim Foster, Engineer Keith Fisher, Engineer Casey Sledge, Director of Community Development Doug Henderson, Director of Economic Development Mike Soab, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler was absent. The invocation was given by Councilman Steven Helling, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGSATTENOEO BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Baker presented a plaque to Louise Halprin, outgoing Traffic Safety Advisory Committee member, and thanked her for her service to the City of Colleyville. Mayor Baker presented a plaque to Paul Vigiletti, outgoing Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member. Mayor Baker announced that Mr. Vigiletti was a Charter member of the Advisory Board and its first Chair. Mayor Baker also thanked Mr. Vigiletti for his dedicated service to the City of Colleyville. r Mayor Baker presented a proclamation and a City flag to the Chamber of Commerce for their 20th Anniversary and thanked them for their cooperative effort in making the City of Colleyville a great place to live and work. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 CONSENT: 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1172 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 2, 1996 b. Approval of bid award for a one ton flat bed dump truck to Village Ford in the amount of $21,822.00 c. Approval of bid award for the water line extension in Lloyd Circle to Baker's Contracting in the amount of $36,273.06 d. Approval of the combination plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Hubbard Acres, being a replat of Lots 1-4, Block 1 and Lots 1-16, Block 2, Hollowbrook, by Van Hubbard Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1172 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1172. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1015 - Amending the City's Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1015. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 Councilman Monaghan moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1015. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1016 - Amending Chapter 9 (Subdivision Regulations) of the City Code regulating developments with private streets and entrance gates Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1016. Mr. W. E. Riley, 4513 Dartmoore, spoke regarding the definition of a private street, and the process by which a subdivision can get private streets. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1017 - Amending regulations regarding flashing signs Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1017. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1174 - Drainage priorities for Fiscal Years 1996-99 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and Resolution R-96-1174 was read in its entirety. City Engineer, Jim Foster, spoke regarding 15 issues on drainage problems, and recommended five areas for which drainage improvements should be made for Fiscal Years 1996-99. ,~ Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain Road, spoke regarding contractors who develop property in Colleyville and create drainage problems. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 Mr. Frank Whitmire, 2300 Oak Knoll Court, spoke regarding allowance of homes to be built in the flood plain, and solving of problems upstream without consideration of where the water will go downstream. Mr. Gary Singleton, 6000 Ronna Court, spoke regarding the lack of emergency vehicle access. Ms. Wanda Thompson, 6305 Ponderosa Lane, spoke regarding water along Ponderosa. Mr. Neil Hellis, 812 Colleyville Terrace, spoke regarding water backing up and standing and the affect it has on traffic. Mr. Jerry Hilliard, 5112 Bransford Road, spoke regarding monies being spent on parks rather than sewer and drainage problems. Mr. Greg Walsh, 3617 San Bar, spoke regarding the flooding in the Wood Briar Estates subdivision, safety, erosion, rodents, and creek maintenance. Mr. Steve Landon, 204 Briarcliff Court, spoke regarding the creek in Wood Briar Estates not being able to handle additional water. Mr. AI Olechna, 104 Greenbriar Lane, spoke regarding flooding in the Wood Briar Estates subdivision. Ms. Jo Lynn Golden, 3700 Sweetbriar Lane, spoke regarding erosion, deep water in ditches, mosquitos, and rodents. Mr. Tom Garrett, 128 Cheek Sparger Road, spoke regarding the drainage problems caused by poor drainage behind Payless Cashways and along Cheek Sparger Road. Mr. Ed Burns, 120 Cheek Sparger Road, spoke regarding water from Payless Cashways coming onto property and into the homes along Cheek Sparger Road. Mr. John Cook, Engineer, representing Curtis and Colette McGinley at 305 Briarwick Lane, complimented the City on improvements made in order to control the flooding problems at 305 Briarwick Lane. Mr. Gary West, 104 Oak Valley Drive E, spoke regarding homes flooding on Oak Valley Drive, even with the improved streets and drainage system recently installed. Mr. Larry Gabel, 1701 Oak Knoll Drive, spoke regarding the efforts being directed to the major problems. Ms. Kathy Bardisbanion, 300 Greenbriar Lane, spoke regarding her home flooding, home values, and safety. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the flooding on Cheek Sparger, priorities, and flooding problems of which the City is not aware. Councilman Grace spoke regarding the Engineering staff and the work involved in the research done in order to make this recommendation. Councilman Monaghan thanked Jim Foster for his work on this project. Mr. Steve Landon, 204 Briarcliff Court, asked that both Wood briar Estates and Cheek Sparger Road be tied together as one project. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-96-1174. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 7. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-96-1013 - Proposed changes to the commercial zoning sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance Councilman Grace moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, and Grace Nays: Councilman Martin Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. Dr. Steve Lebo, 3612 Cotswold Court, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, spoke regarding objectives of the proposed changes. Ms. Winnalee Goodrum, 3800 Glade Road, stated she would be in favor of up-zoning, rather than down zoning. Ms. Flora Moser, 4910 Heritage, stated she would like to keep the zoning just like it is. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 Ms. Lila Bench, 3810 Glade Road, stated her objections to being rezoned. Dr. Dale Hodgson, DVM, 4609 Behrens Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning for his property and raised questions regarding "grandfathering" his property with the zoning as it is presently. He raised questions about what the proposed changes will accomplish, and whether or not he would have to go through the rezoning process in order to keep the zoning he has presently. Dr. Lebo advised that normal rezoning process would need to be followed in order to change the proposed zoning, that there is no appeals process. Mr. Greg Mason, 700 Village Park Drive (business address), spoke regarding the proposed changes regarding his property and future sales of business. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding these proposed changes making it more difficult for businesses to be built in Colleyville. Mr. Earl Messman, 6008 Ponderosa, spoke in opposition to drive-in restaurants and 24 hour businesses in neighborhoods. He also spoke against any additional service stations in Colleyville. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke regarding commercial property he owns in Bedford, as it relates to the proposed zoning changes. Mr. Michael Garemko, 6805 Atlanta Drive, stated his concerns for the proposed zoning changes stating he feels the proposed changes do not go far enough. Mr. J. T. Corley, 7310 Dominique Drive, Dallas, owner of 5409 and 5413 Colleyville Boulevard, raised questions regarding "grandfathering" his property with the zoning as it is presently. Mr. AI Olechna, 104 Greenbriar Lane, requested his property be reverted to residential. Ms. Cheryl Feigel, 6412 Cutter Ridge Court, commended the Planning & Zoning Commission for spending the time on this project and recommended a worksession with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the proposed changes. Discussion ensued regarding the work done by the Planning & Zoning Commission, making Hwy. 26 more attractive and more compatible with the community. Councilman Martin moved to table Ordinance 0-95-1013. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DEFER THE SEWER CONNECTION FOR 6000 BETTINGER ROAD City Manager reviewed the Ordinance requirements and the special problem of the Bearden's, their trees being in a direct line with the proposed sewer line. Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bearden, 6000 Bettinger Road, spoke regarding the age and size of the trees on their property that would be destroyed if the sewer line is installed as proposed. Discussion ensued regarding the options of installing the sewer without damaging the trees. Councilman Monaghan moved to grant a variance to the Bearden's at 6000 Bettinger, allowing them not to connect to the sewer, provided that within 30 days Mr. and Mrs. Bearden place in escrow with the City an amount equal to the cost to connect the home at 6000 Bettinger Road to the sewer through an open trench. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATIOti OF AN AMENDED PLAT FOR HERITAGE COLONY Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. Mr. R. A. Waschka, 3430 Pool Road, spoke regarding gating Heritage Colony. He stated that gated communities attract home buyers. Discussion ensued regarding a proposed ordinance regarding gated communities and how it would affect Heritage Colony. STAFF REPORTS: 10. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 11. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 1/8/96 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 1/8/96 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 1/9/96 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1173 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1173 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-96-1173, approving a variance to the Bearden's at 6000 Bettinger, allowing them not to connect to the sewer, provided that within 30 days Mr. and Mrs. Bearden place in escrow with the City an amount equal to the cost to connect their home at 6000 Bettinger Road to the sewer through an open trench. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. APPROVED THIS &.~ DAY OF hbn,q ''1 ,1996, BY A VOTE OF .5 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTION. Minutes taken a~d ~repared ,bY: nU-- W-~ ~Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -9-