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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-10/16/1990 City council Minutes October 16, 1990 ~~o X The regular meeting of the city Council of the City of Col- leyville was called to order by Mayor Chris Hawkins on October 16, 1990 at 7:20 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Linda Ahlers, Richard Newton, steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Chris Hawkins, Acting City Manager Dave Draz, city Engineer Mike Jones, Director of Public Works Lloyd Wood, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Councilperson Richard Newton gave the invocation after which City Attorney Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Ahlers moved t:o approve the minutes of September 29, 1990, September 30, 1990, October 12, 1990 and October 2, 1990 as amended. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: I Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel None MCKnight CORRESPONDENCE: None ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS: None 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Section 2 paragraph g - Personnel - city Manager Selection Process paragraph g - Personnel - compensation Plan Amendments paragraph f - Legal - Hartford Casualty Insurance Settlement Offer paragraph f - Legal - Threat: of Litigation - B , W Cabinets paragraph e - Land Acquisition - R.O.W. Pool Road paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Park Land Mayor Hawkins explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Section 2, paragraph g - Personnel - City Manager Selection Process, paragraph g - Per- sonnel - Compensation Plan amendments, paragraph f - Legal _ Hartford Casualty Insurance Settlement Offer, paragraph f - Legal ., -----,--,~.~.----,----~_._--- - . ~.~~.-. ,.--.'.-.----" city council Minutes October r~, 1990 Page 2 - Threat of Litigation - B & W Cabinets, paragraph e - Land Ac- quisition - R.O.W. Pool Road, and paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Park Land and that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7: 26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. 2. possible Action of Executive session - In accordance with Article 6252-17 section 2 paragraph g - Personnel - city Manager Selection Process paragraph g - Personnel - compensation Plan Amendments paragraph f - Legal - Hartford casualty Insurance Settlement Offer paragraph f - Legal - Threat of Litigation - B , W Cabinets paragraph e - Land Acquisition - R.O.W. Pool Road paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Park Land There was no action to report on this agenda item. The Council moved to agenda item #9. 9. Discussion and Consideration of Presentation of Cross sectional Study on Cheek Sparger Road in Colleyville Mike Starek, 330 Union station, DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc., provided the Council with a review an overview of the study on Cheek Sparger Road in Colleyville. Councilperson Newton ques- tioned whether Table 1 included the side distance from curb to curb. Councilperson Feigel requested a clearer description of Illong boone." Mr. Starek stated that Illong boone" is six (6) eleven foot lanes. Mr. Starek also explained the development of the terminology for shy distance. Councilperson McKain questioned the expanse between the median openings necessary along this roadway, questioned the median and questioned the landscaping of the median. Mr. Starek stated that median openings are provided at dedicated streets and usually median openings are provided every 600 feet to 1000 feet along the roadway. Mr. Starek that landscaping in the median is possible. Councilperson Feigel asked Mr. Starek to categorize by the following: 1) a highly restric- tive area e.g., limited right of way; 2) an urban arterial street; and 3) a high speed free-flowing principal arterial. Mr. Starek stated that Cheek Sparger is a collector type road, a four-lane divided road with a capacity of 23,000 to 25,000 cars per day, and therefore, classified Cheek Sparger as a # 2. Mayor Hawkins questioned the inclusiveness or exclusivess of the shy distance. Mr. Starek stated that, in his opinion, the reference used is exclusive of the shy distance. city council Minutes October 16, 1990 Page 3 Discussion and Consideration DeShazo, Starek , Tang, Inc. citizens for Cheek Sparger Those present wishing to speak were: OPPONENTS: John Haugh, 3907 Martin Parkway, referenced the meeting at the Metroplex Covenant Church, and requested that the design of Cheek Sparger remain at 68 feet, after some discussion. later Mr. Hauqh said there wato need for the road at all. :that was to be the bottom line." enee Lawrence, 2902 Scarborough Lane, provided informa- tion to the Council concerning traffic flows projections for Cheek Sparger, Jan Brissey, 3901 Martin Parkway, reviewed the issue of sidewalks, stop lights, lighting and truck traffic and discussed the average road and median widths, Charlotte Teklitz, 1905 Ashton Court, discussed the lack of economic reasons for Cheek Sparger, Gene smith, 1903 Ashton Court, recommended that the Council listen to the citizens of Colleyville opposing the expansion Cheek Sparger, Boyd Dollar, 4000 Windermere~ stated that the issue of Cheek Sparger should be a closed issue, and for the record, questioned how many city Council members had driven the length of Cheek Sparger Road from Highway 26 to High- way 121, questioned if the city Council and the city staff had reviewed the connector study completed by DeShazo, Starek, Tang & Co., and Elwood Cleaver, 3002 Glendale Drive, addressed the pos- sibility of a conflict of interest of DeShazo, Starek & Tang. The city Attorney discussed the conflict of interest issue. Mr. Starek addressed the conflict of interest issue for the Council. Councilperson Newton responded to the conflict of interest issue stating that the selection of DeShazo, Starek & Tang, was based on the strength of individual proposal, the fact that the citizens expressed confidence in Mr. Starek at the Metroplex Covenant Church meeting and his knowledge of the Cheek Sparger road issue. Councilperson Newton also stated that Mr. Starek is bound by the professional engineers code and he expressed con- fidence that Mr. Starek upholds that code with respect to con- flict of interst. Councilperson Newton also noted that the "North Tarrant County Freeway" was not in the Colleyville Master Plan and Cheek Sparger was. He also stated that the City Council should formally communicate to the State Highway Department Colleyville's position with respect to sidewalks, lighting, truck traffic, landscaping, and the other issues identified by the ci tizens. Councilperson Newton stated the three issues to be addressed are: 1) the safety and functionality of the road, 2) the opportunity for funding assistance from the State based on Colleyville's street CIP needs, and 3) the limitation of road capaci ty and traffic speed based upon lane widths, the median width has no bearing on capacity. 10. of Rebuttal of the Study by Concerned I City council Minutes October 16, 1990 Page 4 15. Discussion and Consideration of Chelsea Park Addition Drainage Improvements City Engineer Mike Jones provided information to the Council con- cerning the Chelsea Park Addition drainage issue. Mr. Talley, 1700 Glade Road, thanked the Council for their actions taken con- cerning this problem. councilperson Ahlers moved to approve monies to construct a flume for Chelsea Park without the requirement for citizen participa- tion in the cost and requested that staff research other drainage areas within the city that need to be addressed. councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None CONSENT ITEMS: 3. I Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-629 a. Approval of Final Plat, Case P-90-850, Wyatt Es- tates Second Increment, requested by william E. Wyatt b. Approval of Drainage and utility Easement Dedica- tion for Tillman Acres - Mr. Robert Ballou c. Approval of Renewal of Loan for 315 West L. D. Lockett d. Approval of Change Order '1 for FY 90 West Glade Road Water and Sewer system Improvements, Phase I Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 629 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were Opal Ethridge, 5309 Pleasant Run Road, requesting that the Council pay off the loan for 315 W. L.D. Lockett. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Acting City Manager Dave Draz provided additional information to the Council concerning the proposed loan. Councilperson Newton recommended approval of the loan extension for 315 W. L.D. Lock- etc. Councilperson Newton questioned the following items; a) the temporary turn around on the final plat of Wyatt Estates; e) the renewal of the contract with Tarrant County Health Department and questioned the pool and spa ordinance which is being reviewed by the City Attorney; f) the funding for the change order #1 90 FY street Improvements and questioned the status of the street entering Arbor Estates; and b) requested information on the main City Council Minutes October 16, 1990 Page 5 tenance of the drainage swell and why it is considered offsite. councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-90-629. Coun- cilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote beinq: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, Feigel None 4. 3rd Readinq and Public Hearing - ordinance 0-90-793 - An ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Gene T. Lukacsy, Case Z-90-846. Zoning Change Request from AG to R-20, 10.768 acre tract out of the M. K. Freeman Survey, Abstract 533, Tracts 1 and 2 of the Lukacsy-Holley SUbdivision - Lukacsy Addition Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-90-793. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF ABSTRACT 533, M.M. FREEMAY SURVEY, (10.768 ACRES) TO THE CITY OF COL- LEYVILLE, TEXAS FROM AG TO R-20; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Newton noted that the proposed plat did not meet the zoning standards. Mayor ProTem MCKnight moved to approve Ordinance 0-90-793. Coun- cilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 5. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-790- Ordinance Establishing School Zone on Hall Johnson Road Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-90-794. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT AND SCHOOL ZONE UPON HALL JOHNSON ROAD, AMADOR TRAIL AND AR- BOR TRAIL WITHIN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson McKain questioned whether the or- dinance addressed the lighting or the timing of the sdhool zone. city council Minutes October 16, 1990 Page 6 The Director of Public Works provided information to the Council. Councilperson Feigel questioned whether the approval of this school zone prompted the removal of school bus service to certain areas of Highland Meadows subdivision. Councilperson Newton stated that was not the case. councilperson Newton moved to approve Ordinance 0-90-794. Coun- cilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 6. 1st Reading and Public Bearing - Ordinance 0-90-794 _ Establishment of Records Management Program This agenda item was deferred until the next City Council meet- ing. I Reading and Public Bearing - Resolution R-90-630 _ Resolution Approving Final Plat, Case P-90-848, Ross Down Estates, 3rd Filing, requested by Ernest R. Owen Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 632 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 7. David Washington, Washington & Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, suite 375, Hurst, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilperson Newton requested a plan for the park area that specified the park design, including grading and facilities that are to be included in the park. The developer did not have these plans. The city Attorney stated that if there is a site plan with the designated park site on the plan, then it becomes part of the zoning. Councilperson Newton questioned the content of the construction plans. Councilperson McKain requested a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board on the PUD. Alan Linford, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board, provided ad- ditional information to the Council concerning the improvements of the park. Councilperson Newton obtained verbal commitment on the quality of the park to be constructed. councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-90-630. Coun- cilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, MCKain, Feigel, McKnight None Councilperson Newton requested that the specific details of PUD requirements be supplied to the Council at the time of zoning so .__~"':":"::''-<L. City Council Mintues October 16, 1990 Page 7 as to avoid situations like the one described above. 8. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-631 _ Resolution Approving Pinal Plat, Case P-90-843, Ross Downs Estates, 2nd Piling, requested by Sandlin Properties Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 631 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. David Washington, Washington & Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, suite 375, Hurst discussed the fence and the boundaries with the Council. Councilperson Newton stated that the abutting commercial industries will view the fence totally different from the residential homeowner. Councilperson Newton questioned the property immediately south of the Wyatt tract. David Washington provided additional information to the Council. Ccpuncilperson Newton pointed out the potential problem with the arrangement of of the developer and the owner of the property immediately to the south and does not want this issue to be used as leverage against the Council in the future. Counci1person McKain moved to approve Resolution R-90-631. Coun- cilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Councilperson Ahlers removed her second. Councilperson Newton stated that this final plat needs to be held up until the issue is resolved. Councilperson Newton moved to TABLE Resolution R 90-631. cilperson Peigel seconded the motion. The vote being: Coun- Ayes: Noes: Newton, Peigel, MCKnight Ahlers, McKain David Washington questioned what the developer's next move would be since this item has been tabled. Councilperson Newton stated that the Council needed a mechanism in place which would hold the stated lots open by stubbing out the street. The developer wants to close access to the industrial tract by developing a cul-de- sac. Councilperson Ahlers moved to removed Resolution R-90-631 from the TABLE. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Peigel, MCKnight None I City council Minutes Ootober 16, 19'0 Page 8 councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-90-631 with the followinq changes: 1) that Mead be extended as a stub out to the south. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 11. Discussion and Consideration of Selection of a firm for Proposed Master Plan update Mayor ProTem McKnight apologized to Mr. J.T. Dunkin for having to wait late in the meeting for no action to be taken. Councilper- son Feigel requested a work session. staff was requested to con- tact Mr. Tees for the work session meeting on November 1, 1990. 12. Discussion and Consideration of Bond Issue Development Mr. Boyd London, representative of First Southwest, lwas present to provide information to the Council. The Council scheduled a work session on November 13, 1990 at 6:30 p.m. 13. Discussion and Consideration of the Appointment of Planning and zoning Commission Members This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 14. Discussion and Consideration of the Appointment of Zoning Board of Adjustment Members This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 14. Discussion and Consideration of Application for Variance for a sign at 540' Colleyville Boulevard for Auto Parts store This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 15. Discussion and consideration of Awarding Bid for Micro- Computers This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 16. Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance Development Process requested by Councilperson Newton This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 17. Discussion and Consideration of Requirements for Con- tractors workinq in Public Right of Way city Counoil Minutes October 16, 1990 Page 9 This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 18. Discussion and Consideration of the Chemical Awareness Council requested by Councilperson Feigel This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. 19. Discussion and Consideration of Sewer Tie-On Fee for Residents on West Glade This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. RESOLUTION: 20. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution Ratifying Council Agenda Action for the Meeting of September 4, 1990 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-632 Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resol~tion R-90- 632 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-90-632. Mayor ProTem McKnight seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, MCKain, Feigel, MOKnight None 21. Adjournment Councilperson Feigel moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:38 a.m. councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Newton, McKain, Feigel, McKnight None ~e:J~cr;: ~~ ~aJOhnS~ City Secretary DMcW on: Ylo;)~4! /W() tJx:J ~ As a matter of PUblic Record, an audio recording of the above Council Meeting is available upon request. I Approved NOTE: '---._--~-,---.,-_._,_,__~._..___.__..__.-.l..,____.____~,___.