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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-12/3/1996 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 03, 1996 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on December 3, 1996, at 6:52 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Dennis Monaghan, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager Bob Stripling, Economic Development Coordinator Mike Soab, City Engineer Jim Foster, Community Development Director Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Helling arrived at 6:55 p.m. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.074- Legal - Ross Downs streets Land Acquisition - Water Tower site land Acquisition - Ross Downs sidewalk easements 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 Baker explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 - Legal, 551.072 - Land Acquisition, and 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:54 p.m., and reconvened at 7:47 p.m. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 The invocation was given by Councilman Steven Helling, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tern John Grace presented plaques to outgoing Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Chuck Walton and Robert Benefield and thanked them for the service to the City of Colleyville. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1257 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 19, 1996 b. Approval of a bid award for % ton pickup to Payton Wright Ford in the amount of $14,100.00 c. Approval of revised final plat showing Lots 1 Rand 2R, Block 2, Powell Estates Addition, 7.0766 acres, south of Oak Knoll Drive and west of Cheshire Drive Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1257 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-96-1257. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1051 - Amending Ordinance 0-91-834, City of Colleyville Investment Policy Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1051. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1051. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1053 - Zoning change request, R-40 to PUD-C (planned unit development - commercial), 4.3057 acres, Tract 1, and a portion of Tract 2, McNary Acres, southeast corner of L. D. Lockett and Precinct Line Road, Bob Kohsmann owner/applicant Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1053. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1053. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Councilman Monaghan stated he would be voting "nay" on this item due to the important commercial growth in this area. He further stated that he would like to see the design standards reviewed and made higher and recommended this item be tabled until the standards could be studied. Discussion ensued regarding the study of this area in regard to the design standards. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: Monaghan Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1052 - Zoning change request, AG (Agricultural) to PUD-R (single family attached residential, townhouses), 6.684 acres out of the D. R. Teeter Survey, Abstract 1518, and a portion of land described in Volume 7924, page 2241, of Tarrant County deed records, northeast corner of Jackson and Cheek Sparger Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1052. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing was reopened for discussion requested by the City Council. Mr. William Brown, 6410 Forestshire, Dallas, applicant, was present to answer questions of the City Council. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed rezoning, the exterior facade look, the landscape, density, price, amenities, site plan, availability of open space, common walls, garage space, parking, height of each unit, one entrance, the proposed Knox Lock emergency gated entrance, maintenance, private streets, the lack of this type project in Colleyville, escrow funds for streets, time frame for construction, elevation changes, and drainage. Mr. Steve Lebo, 3612 Cotswold Court, Planning and Zoning Chair, was present to answer questions of the Council. He reviewed with the Council the concerns and discussions of the Planning and Zoning Commission. ACTION ITEMS: 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST BY RAMON CHANDLER Mr. Chandler requested this item be passed over. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF PERIMETER STREET FEES FOR THE SAINT MARY'S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AT 3801 GLADE ROAD Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Constantin Ispas, 2234 Meadowstone, Carrollton, spoke regarding the needs of the church, the rezoning required by the City, and the purchase of the property. Mr. Jerry Thetford, 1408 Oakhaven, explained the purchase of the property and the platting agreement. Discussion ensued regarding the ownership of the property and the documentation needed in order to establish that fact. It was the consensus of the Council that documentation would be provided by all parties involved to the City for verification of ownership and that the Council would reconsider the request at their next Council meeting if necessary. 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Councilman Grace nominated Dan Witte to Place 7, Tanya Copple to Place 3, Frank "Ken" Crooks to Place 5, and Joe Noorlag to Place 1 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. There were no other nominations made. Councilman Helling seconded the nominations. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 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 DECEMBER 3, 1996 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1258 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1258 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-96-1258, approving the appointments of Dan Witte, Tanya Copple, Frank "Ken" Crooks, and Joe Noorlag to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED THIS 1'1-d. DAY OF Dt.C,.e.wJ,t..r ,1996, BY A VOTE OF Lf AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: ;J~ Jea Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -7-