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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-4/18/1978 The regular City City Hall annex. ~~ l.f r;. /1;: Council meeting of April 18, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. at the Colleyville CITY COUNC I L MI NUTES APRIL 18,1978 The invocation was given by Councilperson Thompson afterwhich Mayor Andrews led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham were present. City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, City Attorney John D. Gill iland, Director of Publ ic Works Bill LeGrand, Pol ice Chief Joe Tozzi, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson. Approval of Minutes: April 1+, 1978 Councilperson Foreman moved to accept the minutes as presented. Council- person Thompson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none Correspondence: Mayor Andrews read a letter from Quincy Armstrong resigning from the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Manager's Report: 1. City Manager Thomas Forrest gave a status report on the Texas Power and Light Rate Increase Request and the meeting of cities in Waco on April 14, 1978. He reported that the cities' representatfves had voted to postpone action on the rate increase request until the P.U.C. ruled on the case. He noted that the c i ties 1 rate consu 1 tants, Touche Ross, recommended at 5.4% increase or $35,017,000 compared to TP&L request of 18.3% or $118,483,000. He explained that the City of Irvin was the only city deciding to set a rate at this time and he explain- ed the procedures that the city had gone through. 2. The City Manager also reported that the Park and Wildl ife staff will recommend approval of the City's Sparger Park Grant request on AprrT 25. He noted that the exact amount of the funds would not be known until that time. 3. The City Manager also asked that the Budget Report be added to the agenda. Everyone agreed. Old Business: 1. 3rd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-283 (Z-77-135) - Consider and vote on request from Ralph Perry to change zoning from CN to CO at 5123 Colleyville Blvd. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-283 and opened the meeting for the Public Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. Mayor Andrews asked for a recommendation from the City Manager. The City Manager pointed out that the Planning and Zoning had recommended disapproval. Councilperson Gillham moved to deny the zoning change request. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none Mayor Andrews asked that Mr. Perry be notified of the Council Action on this case. CITY COUNC I L MI NUTES APR I L 18, 1978 Page 2 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-284 (Z-77-139) - Consider and take action on request from Melvin A. Roberts to change zoning from AG to R-40 at 7208 Pleasant Run Road MayorAndrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-284 and opened the meeting for Publ ic Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. Mayor Andrews asked the City Manager for his recommendation. The City Manaqer aoain recommended the Council take the recommendation of Planning and Zoning. Councilperson Foreman moved to approve zoning change on case Z-77-139. Council ~rson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none 3. 3rd Reading Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-285 (Z-78-148) Consider and take action on request from Johnny Matthews to change zoning from AG to CC at 3709 Glade Road Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-275 and opened the meeting for a Publ ic Hearing. Mr. Joe Barnett asked where the property was located and Mayor Andrews explained that it was at or near Glade Road and Cheek-Sparger. Mr. Dale Hodgson stated that he was for new business growth but that he was against mini- warehouses in this area. Mr. Barnett stated that he had not received a notice of this zoning change request and that his property was within 200'. Mayor Andrews answered that he was not on the 1 ist of property owners received from the tax office. Mr. Barnett requested this item be tabled until he could investigate how the change would affect his property. Councilman Foreman moved the zoning change request be denied as it was not consistant with the long-range plan. Councilperson Gillham seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none Mayor Andrews requested the City contact Mr. Matthews of the Council actions. 4. 3rd Reading Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-286 (Z-78-150) take action on request from Jones, Buckerfield, and Miller from AG to PUD for underground houses Consider and to change zoning Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-286 and opened the meeting for the Public Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. The City Manager recommended approval. Councilperson Gillham, stating how proud he was to be able to approve this project, moved to accept this Ordinance. Councilperson Vanover and Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Thompson questioned the road to the division and Mr. Jones explained that all parties understood that the construction of the road would meet all City specifications. He added that they planned to get the major construction in the houses completed prior to completing the street. Councilperson Vanover said that he approved the P.U.D. concept. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none 5. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-287 (Z-78-151)-Consider and take action on zoning change request from John D. Hay form CN to CC Hwy.121 and Bransford Road CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 18, 1978 Page 3 Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-287 and opened the Publ ic Hearing. Mrs. Dulce Moore asked about plans for this property and Mayor Andrews explained that it would be auto repair and sales. Mr. Dale Hodgson asked about long range plans. Mrs. Opal Ethridge asked about location. Dr. Louis Miller asked about sewer and Mayor Andrews noted that this was still being worked out. There being no futher comments the Publ ic Hearing was closed. When asked, the City Manager recommended approval. Councilperson Vanover moved for approval. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham none New Business: Mayor Andrews presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Councilperson Gregg Foreman and Don Gillham. Councilperson Gillham commented that the City of Colleyville has gone through a very trying time over the past six months but that it was in good shape and improving. He stated that even though he had lost the seat he had not lost his reason for serving and would be will ing to help in any way. 1. New Members - Swear in new members Leonard Lear (Place 3) and Dale Hodgson (Place 5) Mayor Andrews gave the Oath of Office to Councilperson Lear and Councilperson Hodgson. 2. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-288 (Z-78-153) Consider request from Brunson and Lucas to change zoning from R-20 to SP for Pet Cemetary on 25 acres on Hall Road Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-288 in its entirety. Mr. Lucas presented letters from surrounding property owners and noted that only three (3) objected to the zoning change. He explained that it would not be for large animals and that the crematory would and could not be used for humans. Answering questions from the Council, he explained that there would not be a pit open at any time but that animals would be picked up every week or two and buried at one time as a service to the county, cities and veterinarians. Mr. Lucas said that 500 animals a week would be a high figure for all animals is the area and that private burials could run $25 to $200. Mayor Andrews opened the Publ ic Hearing and read the letters and petitions from surrounding property owners with no objections to the use of the property. These were Blue Bonnet Cemetary, Charles Neece, Mary C. Neece, J.E. Reynolds, Cleo Tillery, William E. Wyatt, Steve Wingo, Ruby Dorman, John Munson. Mrs. Beulah Blagg spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating that she did not want the cemetary across from her house. Mrs. Hazel Joyce, owner of the property east of the proposed cemetary voiced her opposition and Mrs. Charles Ricket said he was opposed to their bringing in dump truck loads of animals by his property. Mr. Lucas assured the residents a dump truck would not be used. The City Attorney stated that stipulations regulating the pet cemetary could be put in a separate ordinance or added to this one. Mr. Alan Venable said that it was not right to have a pet cemetary so close to a human cemetary. There being no further comments the Hearing was closed and Mayor Andrews gave the dates for the second and third readings. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 18, 1978 Page 4 3. Hillside Street - Consider information from Mrs. Shirley Crandell about Hillside Street Mrs. Crandell came before the Council and reported that Hillside Street had been dirt since late last summer and that the dust and mud were causing serious problems for the residents. She asked what could be done. Mayor Andrews asked the City Manager to explain the problem. The City Manager explained that the City had prepared the street for paving last fall with the under- standing that the county or a private contractor would be able to do the paving. The City, be explained, does not have paving equipment. As it worked out, neither paver was able to get to the street before it became too cold and, therefore, the residents were left with a dirt street. He reported that Commissioner Lynn Gregory had set April 24th as a starting date this spring and that Hillside was the first street on the priority 1 ist. The residents requested that the City try to place barracades on the street to limit traffic. Mr. Ken KrysIak and Mr. Crandell also spoke. Mr. Joe Barnett came before the Council and requested to bf placed on the agenda. Mayor Andrews explained that there was a very long meeting tonight and that Mr. Barnett should ask to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Mayor Andrews asked that the Budget Report and Bills be considered prior to reading the Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The Council agreed. Budget Review: City Manager Tom Forrest presented a six-month budget review to the Council noting that all areas were still very tight financially. Pay Bills: Councilperson Thompson moved to add a payment of $50.00 to the bills to cover the cost of Council pictures. After some discussion Councilperson Thompson withdrew the motion and moved to pay the bills as presented. Councilperson Lear seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Lear, Thompson, Hodgson none 4. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-77-248 - Consider Zoning Ordinance as presented by Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Andrews stated that for the reading the entire City Hall would be consided Council chambers and that copies of the Ordinance were available for those interested in reading along. He asked that questions be written down and that these would be considered at the next Work Session and answered at the Second Public Hearing. The Mayor invited the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to assist in the reading and set up a schedule for readers. Mayor Andrews, Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Lear, Thompson, Hodgson, Planning and Zoning Commissioners Robert Neeley, Mike Schmitz, Charter Review Commissioner James Moore and City Manager Tom Forrest read Ordinance 0-77-248 in its entirety. Mayor Andrews opened the meeting for the Publ ic Hearing and all written questions and comments were accepted. The Public Hearing was closed. "~ CITY COUNCIL MI NUTES APRIL 18,1978 Page 5 There being no further business before the Council, Councilperson Lear moved the Council adjourn and Councilperson Hodgson seconded. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Lear, Thompson, Hodgson none d;)J~7)~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary lvj 01Oj-~ (f?? Approved on '''-T'"''.''