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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/11/1972 ",",'1', .'0- , CITY.. ~OLLEYVILLE P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVI LLE, TEXAS 76034 MINUTES OF 11 July 1972, CITY OF COLLEYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING The meeting was opened with the Reverend Levi Parish of the Rustic Oalts Baptist Church giving the invocation. The following Councilmen were present: George Beam, Dr. William Wyatt, Piers Chance, Cleve Keith and Howard Collins. Public hearings were opened at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Whitmire. Mayor Whitmire presented Ordinance 0-72-75, addition of R-15 zoning. Johnny Andrews, Joe Deupree, Sltip Gibson and Mrs. Opal Ethridge spolte against the addition of R-15 zoning as this is not in Iteeping with the Master Plan. Ordinance 0-72-78 for zoning change from AG to CN and 0-72-82 zoning change from AG to RMF was presented, no one was present to speak for or against this zoning. (2-72-)1) (2-72-30) Mr. Luper presented Ordinance 0-72-79 zoning change from R-20 to R-15. Johnny Andrews said he was against rezoning of property just to bail our the developers. Mr. Deupree pointed out that R-15 zon- ing did not conform with the City Master Plan. (Z-72-35) Ordinance 0-72-77 Zoning change from R-20 to CN was presented for discussion. Mrs. Brewster spate to the Council in opposition to the commercial zoning of this property, she pointed out the diff- iculty residents would have getting to their homes thru the shopp- ing center, the parlting and traffic problems existing now being compounded, the hazard of children and residents trying to reach the City Park thru the traffic and congestion created by a shopping center. Mr. Van Teal spolte against the rezoning to commercial aslt- ing the Council to consider the condition of many shopping centers in small towns that have been left vacant and uncared for due to laclt of income and the litter this type of center can create. Mr. Skip Gibson expressrd concern for the heavy traffic created by the shopping and the danger when the Fire Department must pull to the street when answering a fire call or emergency. Dr. Wyatt reminded the residents of the fact that this property had originally been zoned for commercial use and that Mr. Rust had not known otherwise until he made an effort to develop a shopping center in this area. (Z-72-)6) Ordinance 0-72-80 was presented by Mr. Owen D. Long, request for rezoning from AG-to-R-10. Mr. Long stated that Bedford, had approved their application in a Planning and Zoning meeting by a vote of 3 to 2. Houses to be 2,000 square feet with lot size 10,000 square feet or more. (Z-72-36) Ordinance 0-71-81, change from CN to CO was presented for discussion, no one present spoke for or against this request. (Z-72-38) Waller Ordinance 0-72-76, change from AG to R-20 was presented for dis- cussion, no one spoke for or against this rezoning request. (Z-72-39)WalleJ Minutes for June were approved as submitted by a motion from George Beam, seconded by Piers Chance with all members voting in favor. In the absence of Chief Bufe the Fire Department report was given by Harmon McNabb. June Fires; 1 building, 2 grass and trash, 2 car and truck, 5 emergencies other than fires - Total fires and emergencies 10. 4 hours, 32 minutes fires and emergencies, 12 hours training and 319 hours working on equipment - total hours 335 hrs 32 min. Jr. Firemen Car Wash revenue $12.50. Fireworks Stand cleared $1,979.29. Mr. Joe Deupree gave a report from the Planning and Zoning Comm- ission, requesting a work session meeting each month with the City Council. The Board of Adjustment report was given by Harmon McNabb. Ordinance 0-72-66 Penco Homes, Inc. request for rezoning from AG to R-20 was passed by the Council on second reading by a motion from Cleve Keith seconded by Dr. Wyatt with all members voting in favor of the motion. (Z-72-33) Ordinance 0-72-71, Walter Elliott request for rezoning from AG to R-20 was passed by the Council on second reading by a motion from Piers Chance and seconded by Howard Collins with all members voting in favor of the motion. (Z-72-34) Survey fee due Mr. R. D. Hayes was reviewed by the Council. The total fee $5,816.75. It was the opinion of the Council that individuals involved in the request for this survey along with Hurst and Colleyville should be responsible for a fair share of the fee. George Beam moved for the City to pay one-half of the total bill, as their fa.ir share. Piers Chance seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. City Aytorney, Rick Goodner, advised the Mayor to submit a letter to the effect that the Council feels this check is their fair share and future payment will not be forthcoming. Mr. Cleve Keith mare a motion to approve the Lone Star Gas Company rate increase, reasoning that the 10% ask for by the Gas Company will be better than the 23% that would surely be given them should they go to the R. R. Commission. Howard Collins seconded the motion with all members vbting in favor of the motion. Ordinance 0-72-75 for R-15 Zoning Classification was presented for the Council to consider. Dr. Wyatt moved to establish R-15 zoning as a minimum for the City, seconded by Cleve Keith with all members voting in favor of the motion. Ordinance 0-72-82, Landmaster Corp. request for zoning from AG to RMF (multi-family). Howard Collins moved to disapprove this request seconded by Cleve Keith with all members voting in favor of the motion. (Z-72-30) George Beam made a motion to send Landmaster Corp. request for rezoning from AG to RMF bacl{ to the Corp. for further information ie density of area, Howard Collins seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. (Z-72-30) Ordinance 0-72-78 Landmaster Corp. request for rezoning from AG to CN. Howard Collins made a motion to approve this request as a Commercial district such as this with sewer and water furnished by the developer would be an asset to the City of Colleyville, Dr. Wyatt seconded the motion with all members voting in favor of the motion. (Z-72-3l) Ordinance 0-72-79, zoning change R-20 to R-15 was presented to the Council for oonsideration, Dr. Wyatt made a motion to approve this zoning ohange stating that we should not limit our oity to only those able to afford large lots and larger homes, motion seconded by Howard Collins, with all members voting for the motion. (Z-72-35)Luper Ordinance 0-72-77, zoning change from R-20 to CN was presented to the Council by James Rust. Mr. George Beam moved to approve this request as his feelings were that the area had always been commer- cially zoned as it was filed in the County Courthouse in 1968. Howard Collins seconded the motion, the vote 4 in favor of the motion and one against (Piers Chanoe voted against the motion). Motion carried for approval on 1st reading. (Z-72-36) Dr. Wyatt moved to table the request from Ford Corporation for aoning change from AG to R-lO, ordinanoe 0-72-80, until the tape of the Zoning Board meeting could be compared with the minutes for clarification of their recommendation. (Z-72-37) Ordinanoe 0-72-76 zoning ohange from AG to R-20 request by James L. Waller was approved on first reading. Motion was Eade by Howard Collins, seoonded by Piers Chance with all members voting in ~avor of the motion. (Z-72-39) Mayor Whitmire tnformed the Council of the resignation of Mr. Leonard Lear from the Board of Adjustments, also due to the heavy work load of Mr. Gary Hughes he is unable to attend meetings. The Mayor ask approval to appoint C. D. Seely, who is now an alternate, as a per- menant member of the Board of Adjustments, Mrs. Janice Steward as a permenant member and Mr. Jerry Smith as alternate. Piers Chance moved to approve the appointments, Cleve Keith seconded the motion with all members voting for the motion. George Beam made a motion to approve Resolution R-72-46 requesting federal grant fro Cheek Sparger Road, Piers Chance seconded the motion all members voted in favor of the motion. George Beam moved to add to the agenda for second reading Ordinance 0-72-70 which was inadvertently left off, seconded by Piers Chance, motion carried with all members voting in favor of the motion. George Beam moved to approve Ordinance 0-72-70 on second reading, Piers Chance seconded the motion with all members voting in favor of the motion. Howard Collins moved to adjourn, Dr. Wyatt seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. Respectfully submitted, ~~. /1//} V /i-' . ,; ,-~.,~/ /./t;)f:z~L42h 1;Z,J;fLC,4/- M. LOUriE RAMEY jY City Secretary