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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-3/3/1992 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 6:45 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Alan Linford on March 3, 1992, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Linda Ahlers, Richard Newton, steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel, and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Alan Linford, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager David I. Draz, Jr., Director of Community Development John Warden, City Engineer Mike Jones, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. councilperson Richard Newton gave the invocation after which City Attorney Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of February 18, 1992 Councilman McKain moved to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1992, as written. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Abstain: Councilman Newton Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property paragraph f - Legal - Litigation - School Site Special Use Permit Mayor Linford explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17, Section 2, paragraph e - land acquisition, and paragraph f - legal. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:48 p.m., and was reconvened at 7:32 p.m. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY TIlE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Linford read a Proclamation declaring March 13, 1992, as Caty Austin Day in the City of Colleyville. Caty Austin and her family were present to receive the Proclamation. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-758 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Joint Self-Insurance Fund for Liability and Property Insurance b. Award of Bid for Liability and Property Insurance to Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $111,593.00 -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 c. Approval of Permits for Water Wells at 5713 Bluebonnet and Thornbury open space d. Approval of request of Michael R. Grier DDS, Replat of Lot 16R, Block 1, Colleyville Industrial Addition to Lots 16 and 17, Block 1, Colleyville Industrial Addition e. Approval of request of W. Steed and Sarah C. Huggins, Combination Preliminary Plan and Final Plat, 1.005 acre tract out of the Simon Cotrail Survey, Abstract 328, Tract 6B2A, Leann's Addition f. Award of Bid for Resurfacing 4100 Glade Road at Albertson's Grocery Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-758 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilman McKain moved to approve Resolution R-92-758. Councilman Newton seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. PUBLIC BEARINGS: 5. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-92-761 - Endorsement of Safe Homes Program Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-761 in its entirety. Ms. Suzanne Brubaker, 404 Oak Crest Hill, was present concerning this item and gave a brief explanation of the program. Mayor Linford asked if there were others wishing to speak concerning this item. There being none, Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-92-761. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 6. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-92-760 - Establishing and Appointing Members to a Developers Relations Committee Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-760 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. r- Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-92-760. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 7. 3RD READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Ordinance 0-92-850 - Request of Mark A. Howe, ML to PUD-R, 25.446 acre tract out of the A.J. Lot Survey, Abstract 963, tract 6 - Ross Downs Estates V Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 850. Mr. Gordon Jones, 5908 Highland Hills, representing D. R. Horton Homes, was present regarding this item. He stated his company would support the zoning case providing the acquisition of the two lots where the southern entrance is proposed has been completed. (D. R. Horton is selling these lots back to Terry Sandlin.) Mayor Linford asked if there were others wishing to speak concerning this item. There being none, Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Mark Howe, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion was held concerning the proposed southern entrance, the proposed 14% open space, fencing on the two lots described by Mr. Jones, flexibility in the design of the fencing on the two subject lots, the location of the open space, the size of the lots in regard to the original zoning ordinance, the street stub- out to the west, drainage, erosion, and the allowing of the proposed 14% open space, rather than the 20% the ordinance calls for, setting a precedent. councilperson Ahlers asked that the minutes reflect that this item came to the City Council with a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and that other cases have been denied with notes from the Planning and zoning Commission stating they do not have the authority to make exceptions and that this case was not handled in that same manner. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Ordinance 0-92-850. Councilman McKain seconded the motion. Councilman Newton moved to amend the motion to include that subdivision entry monuments or walls may be placed within ten feet of the right-of-way on Highland Hills Lane. Councilman McKain seconded the motion to amend the original motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, and McKnight Councilperson Feigel Mayor Linford declared the motion to amend the original motion carried. The vote on the amended motion was as follows: Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, and MCKnight Councilperson Feigel Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. ,- -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 8. JRD READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Ordinance 0-92-860 - Request of S&W Beverages, Inc., Special Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and wine at the Jewel Osco store at 4801 Colleyville Boulevard Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 860. Mr. Gary Edwards, 220 W. Glade Road, spoke concerning the types of alcohol that would be sold under this permit. Mayor Linford asked if there were others wishing to speak concerning this request. There being none, Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilman McKain moved to approve Ordinance 0-92-860. Councilman Newton seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 9. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-91-852 - Approving implementation in the City of Colleyville of a change in rates charged by Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., for Electric Utility Service There was no motion from the Council to remove this item from the "table;" therefore, this item remains TABLED. 10. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-92-859 Amending the Master Plan Thoroughfare Plan to remove Wyatt Drive as a Major Collector Upgrade Councilperson Ahlers moved to remove Ordinance 0-92-859 from the "table." Councilman McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. Councilman Newton asked that the minutes reflect the Council understands that Ross Downs will build the culdesac at the end of Industrial Drive. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Ordinance 0-92-859. Councilman McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS TO APPROVE SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LAYNE ENTERPRISE AUTOS, VARIANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF A NON-CONFORMING FREESTANDING SIGN ..-- There was no one present to speak concerning this item. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 Discussion ensued among the Councilpersons regarding the recommendation of the City staff and the recommendation of the Sign Board of Appeals. Councilman McKain moved to approve the sign variance with the following stipulations as recommended by the Sign Board of Appeals. 1. Lower the existing sign to ten feet in height (height to be measured from the street); 2. Sign is to be of monument construction; and 3. Allow the sign to remain three feet from the side property line. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, and McKain Councilpersons Feigel and McKnight Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM GRAPEVINE HIGH SCHOOL REGARDING "GRADUATION CELEBRATION 1992" Mr. Gary Steen, Vice President of "Graduation Celebration 1992," was present and gave a brief explanation of the request. Discussion was held concerning support from other cities and from the school district. Councilman Newton moved to approve this request in the amount of $1,000.00. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER FORMAT AND CONTENT Discussion was held regarding the length of the articles, input from the citizens, and the type of paper to be used for the newsletter. Mr. Gary Merlock, representing Woodbriar Homeowners Association, was present and complimented the Council on the improvements that have been made in the newsletter recently. 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE TARRANT COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES FAMILY HOME PROPOSED FOR 4001 ALLENDALE Ms. Karen Smith, 4101 Spring Hollow Road, and Mr. David Eckhardt, 3912 Allendale, were present and spoke in opposition to the proposed Family Home and Ms. Smith distributed an information packet to the Council. CITY SECRETARY'S NOTE: Councilman Richard Newton left the Council meeting at 8:55 due to out of town business. r- -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 REPORTS: 15. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUS'rMENT MINUTES SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 17. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATION REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 18. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1992 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-92-759 Mayor Linford requested that the items for this Resolution be separated into two different Resolutions. Councilperson Feigel moved to grant the request of Mayor Linford. Councilman McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-759 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-92-759, approving the variance for a non-conforming pole sign for Layne Enterprise Auto as conditioned by the Sign Board of Appeals. Councilman McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers and McKain Councilpersons Feigel and McKnight Mayor Linford voted Nay breaking the tie vote. Mayor Linford declared the motion failed. ,~ DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-92-762 RATIFYING COUNCIL ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1992 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-92-762 Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-762 in its entirety. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1992 There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Feigel moved to approve Resolution R-92-762 approving the donation of $1,000.00 for GrapevinejColleyville High School Senior Graduation Party. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. ADJOlJRHMENT : 19 . ADJOlJRHMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilperson Ahlers moved to adjourn. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. APPROVED THIS c:lif-fj f) NAYS, AND DAY OF ..M.a.r-el n ABSTENTIONS. , 1992, BY A VOTE OF 4 AYES, Minutes taken and prepared by: ~~. city Secretary NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Council Meeting is available upon request. \Minutes\cc0303 Jean Harris, CMC City Secretary ~ -7-