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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/20/1987 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 2C, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on July 20, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Doug Blemings, Chris Hawkins, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore, and Jack Burke were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher, Fire Chief Darrel II Red II Bailey, Chief of Police Don Steele, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Councilperson Suzie Grundy gave the invocation after which Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: July 6, 1987 Council person Gore moved to approve Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. the minutes of July 6, The vote being: 1987 as amended. Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Correspondence: City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger read his report dated July 20, 1987 to the Council as follows: 1. Paving of one-half of Roberts Road in front of Fox Meadows and Metroplex Church has been completed by the Developers and the additional paving to complete the section is scheduled to begin this week. The additional paving is being paid for by the Fox Meadow Developer. 2. Subgrade preparation on Glade Road has been accomplished; curb and gutter installation should be in this week. 3. Utility adjustments for Pool Road in front of O.C. Taylor Elementary School that had to be accomplished by the City, TU Electric, and Lone Star Gas Company is complete and paving should begin on that section in the very near future. 4. The County has moved some of their equipment into the area and should begin work in the next few days. 5. The Engineering drawings for repairs to EPA line have been submitted to the State for thei r approva 1 and work to complete the 1 i ne can be bi d when we recei ve an approved stamp of approval on the plans. 6. The contractor for the water storage tank on Hall-Johnson Road decided to schedule our tank ahead of the Dallas tank and has moved in his forms and portable office. Work is schedul ed to begi n as soon as the contract documents are compl ete and in hand. The City Manager and the Assistant Director of Public Works will inspect this job. 7. 20 of the 26 customers on Kingston are tied on to the sewer as of this date. 8. Work with a citizens' group on Roberts Road to get sewer to the property is in progress. 9. As soon as the Engineering is complete and cost determinations can be finalized, CITY COUNC I L MINUTES JUL Y 20, 1987 Page 2 the City Manager proposes to schedule a Public meeting with citizens of Western Trails to provide sewer service to that subdivision. 10. The City Manager is doing a cost work up and will have at the next meeting a proposal to redo the streets in the Oaks and Briarwood. 11. Plans for the first phase of Glade Point are in house and building permits should be issued by the time the Council receives this report. Council person Grundy questioned the City Manager in regard to the weeds on the Baker Property (located on Highway 26 being the location for Village Park Shopping Center). Council person Hawki ns stated that due to the 1 ength of constructi on on the pavi ng of Gl ade Road there shoul d not be gi ven excessive time to pavi ng contractors on future projects. Council person Blemings questioned City Manager Ballenger on the proposed insurance rate for City Liability on Public Officials and would like to know the rating of the insurance company submitting the bid. He further questioned the City Manager in regard to a business being operated at 6104 L.D. Lockett Road which is zoned residential. The City Attorney was requested to send a 1 etter to the owners of Shadowood Trail in answer to a letter dated July 16, 1987 from K.C. Kohlbrand, from the Homeowners' Association in regard to the renting and leasing of condominiums. Councilperson Burke requested a schedule of the reconstruction of the streets in Colleyville by Tarrant County as to the priority that the work would be done. Mayor Hubbard informed the Council that Meissner-Brown Ambulance had been sold to the owners of the Fort Worth franchise holder being Med-Star. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: 1. Opal Ethri dge, 5309 Pl easant Run Road, questi oned the Mayor on the bi 11 s bei ng mailed by the garbage company. 2. Barbara Redding, 909 Glade Road, expressed her concern over the water from the Baker Development located behind her home to the Red Barn which had animals having to stand in the excess water. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-650 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance in regard to flag poles Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-650 AN ORD I NANCE AMEND I NG THE ZON I NG ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYV I LLE BY DELETING FLAGPOLES FROM THE EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING FLAGPOLES, RADIO TOWERS AND ANTENNAS, AND LIGHT POLES IN THE DEFINITION OF STRUCTURES; PROVIDING THAT NO STRUCTURE SHALL EXCEED THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run - opposed. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES JULY 20, 1987 Page 3 There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Blemings moved to adopt Ordinance 0-87-650. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Councilperson Burke requested that item 3 be considered at this time. 3. Discussion of the use of Lot 1, 2, and 3, Block 2 of Fairway Addition (Council person Burke) Council person Burke pointed out problems that exist with the arena as it was being operated at the present time. During a recent visit to the site, he observed clouds of dust, lights installed, and in his opinion the owner appeared not to be trying to fulfill the agreements that had been reached with the Council. Councilperson Blemings reported that he had been to investigate the situation with the arena and found it to be a bad situation, however, the concerns could be addressed under the nuisance ordinance after the zoning was approved. City Attorney Foster stated that the stables and arena could continue to operate under a non-conforming use (grandfather use) as the zoning change would not effect its operation. Council person Gore expressed his disappointment in that the agreement made with the Council had not been observed and put into action by all parties involved. The air quality at the site could and would be enforced if the dust problem was not solved by the owner of the stables. 2. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-651 - Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for a tract of land located in Fairway Addition to R-20 Zoning Case Z-87-632 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-651. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: J.A. Taylor, Precinct Line Road, owner and operator of the arena - stated that he had purchased a water truck to control the dust and had started the fence; B.H. Brewer, 6608 Herbert - in favor of the zoning; Laura Hardin, 6609 Herbert - in favor of the zoning; Wes Neely, 820 Precinct Line Road - in favor of the zoning; Bill White, 6611 Curtis - in favor of the zoning and had questions concerning the conce t of non-conformin uses allowed if this ordinance is passed (e.g. starting a business in his home_; Bessie Cox, 6608 Curtis, complained about the dust; Frank Cox, 6608 Curtis - complained about the dust. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 4. Request to speak to the Council - Larry Col e - address the issue of the R-20 zoning request Larry Cole, 4108 Greenway Court,(Southcreek, Inc., 807 Forest Ridge, Suite 104, Bedford, Texas 76022), requested the Council instruct him to what action he needed to follow as his zoning case Z-87-633 had been heard by Planning and Zoning at their last meeting after it had been requested to be tabled. Council person Gore express his reluctance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1987 Page 4 to hear this case until after Planning and Zoning (although only advisory action) had made a recommendation. The Council agreed to have a joint work session with Planning and Zoning as well as Larry Cole on the zoning request for R-20. Council person Gore moved to have a joint work session with Planning and Zoning, City Council and Larry Cole. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request to speak to the Council - Larry Roberts, 105 Quail Run - request to replace the 2" water line in front of his house Larry Roberts, 105 Quail Run, spoke to the Council requesting that the 2" water line in front of his house be replaced with a 6" water line. The distance being approximately 650 feet. City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council that with City forces it woul d cost between $1800 to $2000. Council person Gore expressed hi s concern that thi s action if taken by the Council could be setting a precedence for all 2" lines in the City. Council person Blemings moved that City forces install a 6" water line on Quail Run replacing the 2" line as requested by Larry Roberts, 105 Quail Run. Council person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Council person Gore requested that the City Manager inventory all remaining 2" lines in the City for future reference. Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - Colleyville Business Park - Case Z-87-645, situated in the R.H. McEwing Survey, Abstract 1154 being 13.2245 acres of land - located at the corner of McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road, requested by Louis C. Johnson David Washington, P.E., Washington and Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 375, Hurst, Texas 76054, engineer representing the appl icant was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilperson Blemings had questions concerning the proposed greenbelt shown on the plat and requested that a drainage study be conducted for the property south of the proposed site to L.D. Lockett Road. Councilperson Burke requested letter from the Railroad Commission addressing the plat in regard to the gasoline line that presently goes thru this property as the line is old and not managed well and a letter from the Highway Department addressing the entrance on Precinct Line Road to said property. Council person Burke moved to table consideration for Z-87-645 until Sections C and D of the July 10, 1987, letter from Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. have been addressed as well as the drainage study being completed that was requested by Councilperson Blemings. Councilperson Gore seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 3. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - Woodland Hills, Ninth Filing - Case Z-87-646, situated in the El izabeth Cox Survey, Abstract 352 and SCH Witten Survey, Abstract 1734 being a 12.2001 Acres - located at Glade Road and Martin Parkway, requested by Southcreek, Inc. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES JUL Y 20, 1987 Page 5 David Washington, P.E., Washington and Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 375, Hurst, Texas 76054, the applicant's engineer, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilperson Burke questioned Section D of the July 7, 1987 letter from Knowlton-Engl i sh-Fl owers' s Inc., referri ng to the downstream dra i nage resulting from the construction of the proposed subdivision. Gary Fisher, the City's Engineering Consultant, explained that the City does not have a ordinance by which he can review the plans against, it has been the policy to review the plans using the City of Fort Worth "Drainage Criteria and Design Manual ". Councilpersons Gore and Burke questioned the City Attorney if Ordinance 0-86-633 amending the RD section of the Zoning Ordinance 0-77-248 applied to this property that had been previously zoned RD, but not platted prior to adoption. Ross Foster, City Attorney, stated that this ordinance which does not permit single family houses in RD, would apply to this property as it was not in the platting or building permit stage when the Ordinance 0-86-633 was adopted by the City Council. David Washington, the applicant's engineer, stated that it was the developer's intention to build single family homes. Council person Gore stated that he would vote on the preliminary plat if it was not in violation. Council person Hawki ns moved to approve the Preliminary Pl at, Z-87-646 and to instruct the City Engi neer to revi ew the subdi vi s i on under the Fort Worth "Dra i nage Cri teri a and Design Manual". Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke none Councilperson Hawkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Burke Noes: Grundy, Gore d>>;;X;:o~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary 1 vj ~JI/r;~7 IJxV~(~ Approved on: CITY OF COllEYVI llE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Jul y 20, 1987 1. Paving of one-half of Roberts Road in front of Fox Meadows and Metroplex Church has been completed by the Developers and the additional paving to complete the section is scheduled to begin this week. The additional paving is being paid for by the Fox Meadow Developer. 2. Subgrade preparation on Glade Road has been accomplished; curb and gutter installation should be in this week. 3. Utility adjustments for Pool Road in front of O.C. Taylor Elementary School that had to be accomplished by the City, TU Electric, and Lone Star Gas Company is complete and paving should begin on that section in the very near future. 4. The County has moved some of their equipment into the area and should begin work in the next few days. 5. The Engineering drawings for repairs to EPA line have been submitted to the State for their approval and work to complete the line can be bid when we receive an approved stamp of approval on the plans. 6. The contractor for the water storage tank on Hall-Johnson Road decided to schedule our tank ahead of the Dallas tank and has moved in his forms and portable office. Work is scheduled to begin as soon as the contract documents are complete and in hand. I personally, along with the Assistant Director of Public Works will inspect this job. 7. 20 of the 26 customers on Kingston are tied on to the sewer as of this date. 8. I am working with a citizens' group on Roberts Road to get sewer to the property. 9. As soon as the Engineering is complete and cost determinations can be finalized, I propose to schedule a Public meeting with citizens of Western Trails to provide sewer service to that subdivision. 10. I am doing a cost work up and will have at the next meeting a proposal to redo the streets in the Oaks and Briarwood. 11. Pl ans for the fi rst phrase of Gl ade Poi nt are inhouse and buil di ng permits wi 11 be issued by the time you receive this report. Sincerely, ~"~ ..;:::l ;;/ , ........ .__ . :;:.~.. .~ ~ ~"._- ~,.. ~ .,-----._,.",-- C.R. Ballenger City Manager CRB/lvj P. O. BOX 18S COLLEWILlE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044