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1996-06-04 CC Packet
MEMORANDUM June 4, 1996 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest for City Council Meeting June 4, 1996 Agenda Item No. 2A. Executive Session - Normally we would do the Executive Session on the front end of the agenda, immediately following the call for order. This is done so that if there are any actions to be taken as a result of the Executive Session, they will be taken with the audience in attendance (which is what the spirit and idea of open meetings is about). Some cities place the Executive Session at the end of the agenda, the thought being that people shouldn't have to around while the City Council discusses things behind closed doors. In these situations, there is usually very little, if any, audience remaining when the City Council finishes the Executive Session. Action taken as a result of the Executive Session would still be in the open meeting, but fewer people could be aware, even though it will be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. By having the Executive Session at the beginning of the meeting, it all but precludes the assertion that City Council is trying to avoid people finding out what is taking place (e.g., land acquisition for water tower site, etc.). In this case, since there will be no action necessary by the outgoing members, the Executive Session should be held until the end of the regular agenda. thus the new members will be able to take part. 2. Agenda Item No. 4. Reports and Oath of Office. Following the Mayor's report, the new Mayor and Councilmember will be administered the oath of office and take their seats. Ronorable Mayor and Members of City Council �nda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest y 31, 1996 Page 2 In my report, I will bring the City Council and audience up-to-date on our Metroport 114 Partnership project status. A,zenda Item No. 5A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Municipal Lease - Purchase Agreement for Computer Equipment. As noted in the memo from Lou Ann Heath, this expenditure was approved in the mid -year budget amendment. Your approval of this agenda item will authorize the execution of the lease -purchase agreement. 4. Agenda Item No 5B Permission to advertise for construction of the Pearson Lane Water Storage Tanks, Pump Station, and Water Lines. Note in the memo from Bob Whitehead, Director of Public Works, that these items are included in the FY 95-96 Capital Improvements Budget. Ajaenda Item No 5C Resolution No. 96-30 authorizing TPWD Grant Application. The resolution is authorizing the application for funding for purchase of the remaining lots at Bob Jones Park. Note this is a 50/50 matching grant application. Our funding match could be provided for in the SPDC budget. 6. Agenda Item No 5D Extension of the Preliminary Plat of Timarron, Villages E. F. G. This preliminary plat was originally approved in early 1994. The subdivision ordinance (Section 4.01-I-1) requires a preliminary plat "shall be extended one year" from the date of filing a final plat on a portion of the approved preliminary plat. As noted in the memo from Tom Elgin, final plat filings have extended the validity of this preliminary plat until 8/4/96. Steve Yetts is unsure that they will have another final plat filed out of this preliminary plat prior to that deadline and he would like to request the extension until 8/4/97. This is not a variance request. This request is in accordance with section 4.01-I-3 IL Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council LLnda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 Page 3 of the subdivision ordinance, which provides for an extension. Note that staff does not have a problem with the extension of this preliminary plat. If you have any questions, feel free to call Greg Last at extension 744. 7. Aizenda Item No. 6. Public Forum. I fully expect Lori Livingston or her father, Harry Gilliand, or perhaps Tom Figaratto, to reappear to discuss the Globestar, Inc. building at North Davis Business Park. I have twice come close to finishing a response to her previous letter, but each time they come forth with another letter that has additional points to be addressed. You have received a copy of Mr. Gilliand's May 22nd letter. I am hopefully going to be able to finish a response to all the letters and deliver it to Mrs. Livingston, her father, and her neighbor by Monday afternoon. This will require me to finish it over the weekend. I will disseminate a copy to you Tuesday night. This is an item we need to address with the attorney in Executive Session. At some point there needs to be closure to this issue. Every question that has been asked by Mrs. Livingston has been addresses to her either in writing or in person previously, with the exception of the points raised by Mr. Gilliand concerning City Council minutes, etc. 8. Agenda Item No 7A ZA 96-50 Site Plan for Dmamic Travel Agency, being approximately 0 7688 acres Location: South side of East Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709). being approximately 500' east of the intersection of East Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709) and South Kimball Avenue. There are no unresolved issues related to this request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0. Note that this is a Public Hearing. Ronorable Mayor and Members of City Council L� enda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest y 31, 1996 Page 4 9. Agenda Item No. 7B. ZA 96-51, Plat Vacation of Carrick Addition, being approximately 2.57 acres. Location: South side of East Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709), being approximately 500' east of the intersection of East Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709) and South Kimball Avenue. There are no unresolved issues related to this request. This is not a public hearing item, but it is placed on the agenda here because it is related to the following agenda item, No. 8A below. We require that the previous plat be vacated prior to filing a new plat on property if it is not incorporated as a plat revision. The developer is complying with that requirement. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tom Elgin, Planner at 481-5581, ext 753. 10. Agenda Item No. 8A. ZA 96-52. Preliminary Plat for Perrv/Allen Addition, bein approximately 4.4882 acres. Location: Southeast corner of South Kimball Avenue and L East Southlake Blvd. (,F.M. 1709 .There are no unresolved issues related to this request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0. 11. Agenda Item No. 8B. Ordinance No. 480-198, 1st reading (ZA 96-48), Rezoning and Concept Plan for Professional Offices, being approximately 1.747 acres. Location: South side of West Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709), being approximately 1,300' east of the intersection of Peytonville Avenue and West Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709). The main technical issues related to this request are driveway issues as noted in comment no.three of the 5/31/96 review summary. There has been considerable opposition to this request from citizens as summarized in the memo from Karen Gandy. There will probably be some discussion with regard to the compliance of this request with the Land Use Plan or Corridor Study Land Use Recommendations. The Land Use Plan designates this area as Medium Density Residential, however, be aware that Medium Density Residential does include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses. The Corridor Study recommends uonorable Mayor and Members of City Council Ada Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 Page 5 the area as "Residential" which includes any single-family district. The actual requirements are contained in the Corridor Overlay Zoning provisions of Section 43 of the Zoning Ordinance, of which only Section 43.6 addresses permitted uses. The Corridor Overlay Zoning provisions do not prohibit the proposed uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request (4-0), thus approval by Council would require a supermajority vote (6 votes). If you have any questions regarding this case, please feel free to contact Greg Last, Karen Gandy or Tom Elgin. 12. Aeenda Item No. 8C. Rezonine and Concept Plan for Cotton Patch Cafe. There are some confusing issues that are difficult to summarize regarding this request. With regard to the technical review of the Concept Plan itself, the main issues to be evaluated are noted in comment No. (4) regarding driveway issues. This request was being processed concurrently with a rezoning request for office on three acres adjacent and south of this one acre tract. The restaurant request (C-2) was heard first on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda and was recommended for denial 5-0 mainly due to the fact that the Corridor Study land use recommendations for this area do not include C-2 Commercial uses. The applicant for the office rezoning for the remaining three acres then withdrew his request because he felt he could not make the project work without the restaurant taking the front property. The applicant for the Cafe is a Southlake resident and it is our understanding that he still desires to appear before the Council to express his desires to build the restaurant. There are some confusing technical issues, due to the withdrawal of the office component, which complicate the consideration of the "C-2" restaurant zoning. As noted -Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council �nda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 Page 6 before, the restaurant tract is a part of a four -acre tract. Due to the withdrawal of the office rezoning, the remainder of the property would still remain "AG" Agricultural. The applicant has submitted a "Plat Showing" which combined the existing "0-1" Office zoning west and adjacent to this property with the three -acre portion to the rear of the site. (This was to be heard by P&Z on 6/6/96) Since they withdrew the three -acre rezoning to "AG", the plat cannot be approved due to the fact that the bigger lot would have two zoning districts on the lot, the existing "0-1 " and the existing "AG". Due to the imminent denial of the plat, the applicant has requested that P&Z table the plat until their meeting on 7/18/96. Since the plat cannot be approved, the zoning for the Cafe, if approved, would create a situation where there were two zonings (C-2 and AG) on one tract of land. Technically there are no prohibitions in the ordinances for this. The City typically has not allowed "split -lot" zoning, i.e. two different zoning districts on the - same lot or tract. Should the Council desire to approve the "C-2" request on first reading, the second reading would need to be postponed until the plat showing for the property caught up with the zoning. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Greg Last at ext. 750. 13. Agenda Item No. 9A. Resolution No. 96-28. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. As noted in the memo from Sandra LeGrand, City Secretary, the Charter provides for the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem and the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, stating that the Mayor shall make the appointments with the approval of City Council. The resolution has blank spaces to filled in with the proper names. If City Council wants to discuss this item in Executive Session, the item can be delayed until the completion of the Executive Session. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council nda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 Page 7 14. Agenda Item No. 10A. Appointment of a Chairman for the Project Steering Committee for the Municipal Complex. Last City Council meeting, this item was removed from the Consent Agenda and not acted upon. Councilmember Muller requested that we talk to the Steering Committee to get their feeling on the matter. I have spoken to six (6) of the eight (8) members of the Steering Committee (the chair and vice -chairs of the subcommittees). They all have said they believe Gary Fickes would do well at the Chair of the Steering Committee. Below is the information provided in the last memo. The citizen participation strategy that we have been using in the municipal facility planning process was outlined in the December 28, 1995 memo (in your packet) to me from Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager, and presented to City Council in January. A key element to the process is the Project Steering Committee. It was originally thought that the Project Steering Committee would begin meeting as the different subcommittees began winding up their work, however, it has become clear that the subcommittee chairs feel the need to begin these meetings as soon as possible, even though they still have work to do before finalizing recommendations. When we originally conceptualized the strategy, we wanted the different subcommittees to appoint their own chairs (which they did), but we felt like appointing the Project Steering Committee Chair would be more appropriate for the City Council. It would be my suggestion that Gary Fickes be appointed to chair the Project Steering Committee since he has been involved with the process from the beginning, including the search for the site, and it would be a "natural' uonorable Mayor and Members of City Council L;da Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 Page 8 fit for a former Mayor. 15. Agenda Item No. 11 A. Scheduling for Special Meetings of the City Council. We need to firm up the dates for Special Meetings to be held in June including the interviews for Board and Commisson applicants, the work session on "pavement distress," the orientation, the June Retreat, and the Joint Work Session with the CISD Board. After speaking with individual City Councilmembers, we have tried to work around the different work and vacation schedules of the Councilmembers. We have come up with the following dates that appear to work: 1) Wednesday, June 5th - 7:30 p.m. to ... applicant interviews 2) Tuesday, June 1 Ith - 7-9 p.m ...... pavement distress" work session 3) Tuesday, June 25th - Thursday, June 27th... City Council Retreat. During this time we will have the orientation and a part of the Retreat on Tuesday, the remainder of the Retreat on Wednesday, and the Joint Work Session with the School Board on Thursday. We will work out the exact times with you at the meeting Tuesday night (June 4th), with the only restraint being the schedule with the School Board which needs to be on June 27th to fit their schedule. We recognize that this is a very concentrated time demand for City Council, but given the uniqueness of the situation (large turnover with Council) there are not any seemingly viable alternatives. Other Items of Interest ' Park Master Plan Update - As you know, the Park Board is continuing its work on three Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council nda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 age 9 master plans: the Southlake Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan, a master plan for Bicentennial Park, and a master plan for Bob Jones Park. The following provides a brief update about where they are in the process: Southlake Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan: As you know, the Park Board has been working on this important project for months. A series of focus group discussions was held to try to identify facilities and programs wanted by residents. This information was subsequently used to develop a questionnaire, which is now being used as part of a random sample telephone survey. The survey, which they will conduct with 600 randomly selected residents, will give us reliable information we can use to make assumptions about what people in this community want from their parks and recreation system. By the way, 600 respondents will give us a reliability factor of +/- 4%. Bob Jones Park/Bicentennial Park: As you know, the Park Board held a community meeting on May 15 with the consultant from MESA Design who is preparing the master plan for these parks. Approximately 75 residents attended this meeting. It is my understanding that it was a productive meeting, with a tremendous amount of ideas from the residents. FYI, we are also planning a SPIN Neighborhood #1 meeting to work with residents living in the far north area of the city who have intense interest in what happens with Bicentennial Park. The Park Board met Monday evening, May 27, to discuss the ideas received. The Park Board plans a public hearing for a June 6 Park Board meeting. If you have any questions about the progress of these planning projects, please contact Kim McAdams at extension 757. Honorable Mayor and Vlembers of City Council 'Oda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest 31, 1996 age 10 17. SPIN Appointment Information - Many of the SPIN representatives terms will expire in June. As a result, City Council will need to make reappointments. Likewise, Council will need to appoint replacements for various SPIN seats vacated by Council candidates. Of the ten vacancies/reappointments, only two still do not have representatives identified. We will be working diligently with these two neighborhoods to find replacements, and will bring you all of the reappointments and new appointments at the June 18 City Council meeting. FYI, this will be in plenty of time for the new representatives to attend their first Standing Committee meeting on June 27. 18. SCADA System Changes, Over - The City of Southlake's Water Division uses a SCADA system for electronic monitoring and control for the water system. The SCADA allows us to monitor the operations of the pumps, water levels and the tanks and to control them from a central location. Public Works is upgrading the system, and is approximately 90% through the process. Since we do not, at this point, have the luxury to assume that everything is being monitored properly with the electronic system, Public Works staff is having to manually monitor the water system during the switch over. This is a 24-hour- a-day operation. Staff has been putting in many hours to ensure that the water system is working properly during this switch over, and are to be commended for their hard work and dedication. 19. City Council Orientation - See Item No. 15 above. As you know, staff is working to put together an orientation session designed to familiarize Councilmembers with projects and issues in each of our functional departments. This session will compliment the June Retreat, which we normally schedule for late June and involves discussions of budget issues. Given the difficulty in getting the Council together as a group before the end of the month, we will work with groups of two or three of you to orient you on specific Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council �.enda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest y 31, 1996 Page 11 departmental issues as we can schedule them before June 25th. Those items that we feel need to be addressed with the full Council will be subjects for the 25th. 20. Citizen Appreciation: Carroll Anne Robert, of Keller, called Southlake Police on Monday, May 20, 1996, to express her appreciation to Officer Van Wakefield for his response to a minor traffic call on F.M. 1709 and Pearson. Ms. Robert was "cut off' by a surveying truck that had used the "closed" traffic lines to bypass traffic on F.M. 1709. Officer Van Wakefield noticed the violation and issued a citation immediately. Ms. Robert was quoted, "I've never seen Southlake Police Officers act in a manner other than professional." A copy of her letter is attached. Speed Trailer: As discussed in the FY 95-96 Budget Work Sessions and the Mid -Year Budget Review, the Southlake Department of Public Safety has come up with an effective alternative to monitor speed in neighborhoods and on back roads. It is a portable, un-manned radar unit with a built in computer that provides a digital read out of your current speed. The computer also keeps track of the number of cars that travel the roadway at certain hours of the day to provide an idea of where traffic patterns occur. The speed trailer's portability assists in maximizing the utility of the police force as well as provide a "pro -active" approach to show citizens Southlake is making the effort to slow people down. 22. Thoroughfare Plan Update: Lee Engineering, the transportation planning consultant, has completed future traffic projections for the City. From this information, they have derived the number of lanes needed to handle the projected traffic. These initial findings were discussed and presented at the Planning & Zoning Commission workshop on May 16. If you have any questions regarding this project, feel free to contact Tom Elgin, Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council ;enda Item Comments and Other Items of Interest �LY 31, 1996 age 12 Planner, at 481-5581, ext. 753. 23. Status of SPDC Funding. Attached is a copy of a newspaper article from the Star Telegram on May 28, 1996, which discussed the Durham Gym and Joint Utilization. The reporter who wrote the article misunderstood the gist of my discussion at the School Board meeting Monday evening, May 27th, and the status of the SPDC projects. The School Board was given the three (3) page summary of the financial report for SPDC which is attached hereto. As you can see from the project list and the budget summaries, there will be no funds available for Durham Gym during this budget year. I attempted to briefly explain the report to the School Board and reiterated our willingness to consider that project next year and beyond. However, I mentioned specifically that we needed to enter in agreement concerning the gym prior to any other consideration. This discussion prompted the School Board to request a joint meeting with the City Council on June 27th. After reading the article in the Telegram, I called the reporter and faxed her additional information. I was told that they would do a follow up story to correct the mistake in the newspaper. We have gone back and researched the minutes of our Joint Utilization meetings, SPDC meetings, and Joint Council/School Board meetings. Each time the Durham gym has been brought up, it was explained -about our funding limitations and the need to consider something in the future. If you have any questions about this, please give me or Lou Ann Heath a call. YEWS CLIPPNG M Southlake cannot pay Carroll for facility, official says BY YAM1L BERARD Stq:TeleaaoSuIIwnt" tLAKE — The city cannot atf' 000 it owes to the Carroll vVI'district for a joint -use nasiumlcafeteria at the Durham EI- emen tary/Intermediate School com- plex, officials said last night. The city has already committed its bond money to carry out other projects, a city official told the school board last night, and new bond money may not avaiiablt until August 1997. But school officials aren't complai ing. Instead, Carroll trustees are hoping to meet with Southlake council mem- bers to discuss alternative ways to repay the debt. A two-day workshop of city and school district officials is being scheduled for late June or early July, Carroll officials said "I'm not suggesting we pressure an - m febool ' n Bond vote for new n_ school complex considered ._.... 1111 issue like this to the detriment of the city," Carroll Trustee Howard Addison said. "But we've got to bring it to the optimum point ... look at it from our perspective and bow we can work with .the city." School and city officials Have been Debt- ..` late yesterday:, * " Hawk told board memberi that Wool trustees suggested that f ' i�, -tie city hasd *heady committed the city refinance its bonds next �S million m ieveaue bonds sold year in hopes of tarring better to - From Page 1 dig the past three years. If the- turns. Another option they dis- bond indebtedness on the city completes all of its scheduled •cussedwas including the city's half - bond projects for next ear, other than ant sates tax revenue. But that op. on Shady Oaks Drive, school of- Durham, it will come up about lion is still unclear. Superintendent ficials said: 5189,000 short, Hawk said, , .Ted Gillum said The debt issue was brought up at The funds may not be_availtible' ' ' .atever the 'case, board mem- yesterday's 530 pm. work session ' hers indicated.during the meeting between board members and until• the city sells nev'revenne - 8 8 bonds in August 1997, ire said:•" �' t ,that they will be patient They later Southlake City Manager Curtis • I'm •sure they'd like to get it. 1_ discussed the specifics in a closed don't blame them, but the dollars Eton. I.� "+ aren't available yet," Hawk said "We want you to know how touting their cooperative relationship since they began planning joint -use projects in the past few years. As part of its agreement with the city for Durham Elementaryllntermediate, the school district paid for the land for the facility and the city was to pay for the construction. The school complex is almost complete, and the Carroll dis- trict is paying about $80,000 annually on (More on DEBT on Page 2) much we value our relationship with the city,". Trustee Robert Glover told Hawk during the opeq session . Echoed Hawk: "We're known all along it will take time, and re- member we started with nothing and we've come a long way." The first Southlake-Carroll project was the joint -use gymnasium at Carroll Middle School, a $750,000 construction en- deavor that went about $250,000 over budget because of rising con- struction costs, Hawk said. City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM .Ole May 29, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Lou Ann Heath, Director of Finance SUBJECT: STATUS OF SPDC FUNDING Attached you will find three financial reports for the Southlake Parks Development Corporation. The first, "Recap of Projects to Date and Remaining Projects as of May 23, 1996", reflects revenue bond proceeds, interest earnings, and actual expenditures to date. The initial three year budget proposed $3.97 million in expenditures for three projects: 1) expansion and improvements to Bicentennial Park; 2) joint use gymnasium at the Carroll Middle School; and 3) purchase of land adjacent to the Corps of Engineers property on the north side of the City (Bob Jones Park). The SPDC has issued $3.58 million in revenue bonds in support of these projects and earned $159,594 interest. There has been $3.25 million expended to date. Noted on the Recap are projects that have exceeded their original estimate, the excess currently totaling $400,000. The Recap provides a total of the remaining projects that the SPDC has committed to completing, including Phase H of the Bicentennial Park expansion and land purchase and additional land at Bob Jones Park. These remaining projects total $1,205,650. There is $489,000 currently available for these projects. In order to fund the $716,748 balance of these projects, the SPDC may issue additional revenue bonds, and may use excess funds in the SPDC Operating Fund. The SPDC Board has previously approved a reserve policy for the SPDC Operating Fund. This policy states that at a minimum, 15 % of the current year's budgeted sales tax revenues will be retained in the Operating Fund as a reserve. Based upon the Fiscal Year 1995-96 sales tax budget of $670,500, 15% translates to a reserve of $101,000, leaving $527,000 available for project appropriation. This calculation is detailed on the bottom half of the second page of financial information provided, "Southlake Parks Development Corporation FY1995-96 Operating Budget Report as of May 23, 1996". Note that an The appropriation of the $527,000 from the SPDC Operating Fund will not fund the balance of the previously approved projects. The remaining alternative for the SPDC is to issue additional sales tax revenue bonds. SPDC's financial advisor, First Southwest Co., indicates that no more than an additional $750,000 in revenue bonds could be issued now, based on the past 12 months sales tax collections. However, as sales tax increases, the amount of revenue bonds that could be issued would also increase. The SPDC will be required to refund, or call, prior to August 1997 $1 million in Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds issued in November 1994. It would be fiscally prudent to combine this refunding with the additional revenue bonds, minimizing issue costs. 'urtis E. Hawk „status of SPDC Funding May 29, 1996 Page 2 The third page titled "Southlake Parks Development Corporation Proposed Budget FY1993-94, FY1994-95, FY1995-96" is the financial plan initially proposed by the SPDC Board. This was presented to the bond rating agencies when the first $2.945 million revenue bonds were issued. The numbers on this plan have not been updated with current estimates or actual expenditures to date. There are a number of additional projects listed on the "Recap of Projects". Cost estimates are not presented, however the projects are shown to acknowledge projects that the SPDC, Joint Use Committee, and the City Council have discussed. This is = an exhaustive list (for example, it does not include the implementation of the Trail Master Plan), and there may be several other items that need to be included. As the City's sales tax grows, more direct funding and bond funding of projects will be available. LAH Southlake Parks Development Corporation Recap of Projects to Date and Remaining Projects as of May 23, 1996 Revenues Bond Proceeds Interest Earnings Total Available Expenditures Projects to date Amount currently on hand Projects Remaining in Initial Plan and Budget Phase II Bicentennial Park (per original budget) Land - Brunson Land - Bob Jones Park (condemnation) Land - 17 acres @ Bob Jones Park (added by City Council 10/95) Total remaining projects committed Projects in excess of available funds Amount available in Operating Fund Deficiency Project amounts exceeding original budget: Bicentennial Park expansion Phase I Land - Truelove (Bicentennial Park) Gymnasium Total 3.578,955 159,594 3,738,549 3,249,647 488-902 429,932 300.000 200.000 275,718 1,205,650 (716,748) 527,000 N 89.748) Other Projects Identified for Future Grp Consideration Remainder of Bob Jones Park lots Parking Lot at Carroll Middle School Land - Outparcel @ Food Lion (currently in use as sand volleyball court and practice fields) Durham gymnasium Soccer fields @ Bob Jones Park Kirkwood Trail Fox Hollow Trail Tennis Center Land - southside park Continental Boulevard Trail Rockenbaugh Elementary Gymnasium ilIiiWqWW Southlake Parks Development Corporation Financial Report and Project Status Report June 1994 through May 23, 1996 PROJECT TO DATE Revenues Project Operating Debt Service woo' and other sources of hinds Fund 159,594 Fund 28,751 Fund 26.865 Total 215,210 Interest Earnings Sales Tax Q 1.100.069 Q 1.100.069 Total 159,594 1,128,820 26,865 1,315,279 Expenditures Personnel Debt Service 0 95,203 0 95,203 Gymnasium -Carroll Middle School 0 752,085 0 0 429.051 0 429,051 Bicentennial Park Expansion 1,943,535 0 0 752,085 1,943,535 Land -Bicentennial Park (Truelove) 253,652 0 0 253,652 Land -north side park (down payment) 300.375 Q Q 300,375 Total 3,249,647 95,203 429,051 3,773,901 Other Sources (l lam) of Fund 0 0 472,519 472.519 Transfer In (Transfer Out) Bond Proceeds 0 (473,039) 0 (473.039) Total Other Sources (Uses) 3,578,955 3,578,955 Q . (473,039) 252,915 725,434 3,831,870 3.831,350 Cash on hand (5/23/96) 488,902 560,578 323.248 1.372,728 Southlake Parks Development Corporation FY1995-96 Operating Budget Report as of May 23, 1996 FISCAL YEAR TO DATE %owl 1995-96 1995-96 Adopted Budget Revised* Budget 5l23/96 as of Balance Balance Percent Revenues Interest Earnings Sales Tax 21,000 670,500 21,000 9,845 11,155 53.1% Total 691,500 670,500 691,500 410,202 420,047 260,298 271,453 38 8% 39.3% Expenditures Personnel Operations 47,680 ' 47,680 29,306 18,374 38.5% Capital 4,800 4,800 2,800 2,000 41.7% Total Q 52,480 Q 52,480 4 32,106 Q 20,374 0.0% 38.8% Other Sources/(Uses) of Funds (363,200) (363,200) (221,209) (141.991) 39.1% Transfer to Debt Service Transfer to Capital Projects (42,000) 0 150.77%0 Total Other Sources/(Uses) of Funds (363,200) (405,200)� (221,209) (183,991) Beginning Fund Balance (9/30/95) 393,846 393.846 393,846 393,846 Ending Fund Balance 669,666 627,666 560,578 460,934 15% reserve (rounded up) 101-000 Operating Fund amount available for projects 527,000 `+✓ ' SPDC approved a revision to the budget at its April meeting. $35,000 approved for shade structures and irrigation, soil. $7,000 approved for Durham parking tot lights. Reflected as transfers to Capital Projects. SOUTHLAKE PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED BUDGET FY1993-94. Fly 1994-95, FY1995-96 Park SPDC SPDC Revenue Bond Dedication Operating Project Fiscal Year 1993-94 Fee Fund Fund Fund i9w Fund Balance 1011 /93 Revenues 238-159 Q Q 238.159 Interest Z500 1,500 18,000 22,000 Receipts 146,128 146,000 Q 292-128 Total Revenues 148.628 147.500 18,000 314.128 Expenditures Personnel -Project Coordinator(4 mos) 0 20,000 0 20,000 Joint Use Improvements (Annual budget) 49,157 0 0 49.157 Land (Bicentennial Park-15.49 ac), 467.710 0 0 467,710 Joint Use Improvements-Gyrnnasium 0 0 500.000 500.000 Bicentennial Park -Phase I Land acquisition 0 0 225.000 225.000 Sunray, Plans/consultanb-perkentry 140,000 0 0 140.000 Site grading 0 0 50.000 50,000 Entry Road -drainage Q Q 133,004 133.000 Total Experdtures 656,867 20,000 908.000 1,584.867 Proceeds from sale of bonds 320.000 0 2,500,000 2,820,000 Fund Balance 10/1/94 Fiscal Year 1994-95 49-QM 27-SM 1.610.000 1,797.420 Revenues Interest 1,200 7,000 35,000 43,200 Receipts Total Revenues 50,400 385,800 Q 436.244 51,600 392.800 35,000 479,400 Personnel -Project Coordlinator • 0 50,000 0 50,000 Debt Service -Bonds 0 227,565 0 227,565 Bicentennial Park -Phase I Ball Fields 4 3 5 0 0 174,600 174,600 Fields 6 & 7 0 0 261.400 261,400 Parking Lot DevelopmentIUMes 0 0 470,055 470.055 Recreational Amenities 0 0 491,910 491,910 Soccer Area 0 0 19,000 19,000 Maintenance Building 0 0 • 100,000 100.000 Contin9ericy Q Q 11$.998 118.998 Total EVwxbxw 0 277.565 1,635.963 1.913,528 Proceeds from sale of bonds 0 0 1,500,000 1,500,000 Fund Balance 10/1195 101.524 2.42.736 1.509.037 Fiscal Year 1995-96 Revenues Interest 3,750 9,000 30,000 42,750 Receipts 50,400 424.440 Q 474,840 Total Revenues 54,150 433,440 30,000 517,590 Personnel -Project Coordinator 0 50,000 0 50,000 Debt Service -Bonds 0 359,505 0 359.505 Bicentennial Park -Phase 11 Land acquisition 0 235,000 0 235,000 Parking area, lighting, irrigation 0 0 375,306 375.306 Soccer Area -east three fields 0 0 26,500 26.500 Contingency 0 0 28,126 28.126 U.S. Corps of Engineer Property Land -Adjacent area Q Q 1,000,000 1,000,000 Total Expenditures 0 644.505 1,429,932 2.074.437 Fund Balance 10/1 /96 155.670 31.670 109.105 296 445 mi 10 May 20, 1996 TO: Ben Brown - Patrol Sergeant FROM: Keven Sessions - Patrol Corporal SUBJECT: Citizen Appreciation MAY 2 310 ! i OFFICE OF rp On Monday, 5-20-96, I was contacted by Keller citizen, Carroll Anne Robert of 716 Castleman Ct., who wished to extend her thanks and appreciation to Officer Van Wakefield for being alert and responding to a minor traffic infraction that so many times go unnoticed or disregarded. Earlier this date, Ms. Robert was traveling west in the 3200 block of W. FM 1709 and was stopped at the traffic light at the intersection of Pearson. Ms. Robert described the traffic as heavy and congested. Upon receiving a green signal, Ms. Robert turned north onto Pearson and was cut off by a surveying truck that had obviously used the "closed" traffic lanes to cut ahead of ►e traffic stuck at the traffic signal. This truck's intrusion into the traffic flow frightened Ms. :obert but luckily no collision resulted. Officer Van Wakefield was traveling south on Pearson at 'the time, and not only noticed the altercation, but immediately stopped the intruding vehicle. Ms. Robert stated, "There are so many times that we all ask; Where is a cop when you need one? And, sometimes the cop is right there when you need them, but are too busy to notice or take action." Although not a Southlake citizen, Ms. Robert lives on the border of Keller and Southlake and again wishes to extend her appreciation to our police department and particularly Officer Wakefield. When told that we appreciate the time she took for making the call, and after being informed that most people will only take time to call in a complaint, Ms. Robert stated, "I've never seen Southlake Police Officers act in an manner other than Professional." DKS/dks cc: Billy Campbell - Director of Public Safety Gary Gregg - Director of Police Services Officer Wakefield 3 Jack D. Johnson Elements ' Carroll Independent School District 1301 N. Carroll Avenue Southlake, Texas 76092 `U (817)481-2184 fax (817)481-7094 A Recognized School of Excellence May 6, 1996 Billy Campbell Director of Public Safety Southlake Department of Public Safety 667 N. Carroll Southlake, TX 76092 Dear Mr. Campbell, f I wanted to thank you for allowing Mike Scamarado and Dale Skinner to come to our campus on May 2nd, during our health fair. The *%w students, as well as the teachers, enjoyed their presentation. The students had a myriad of questions for them and they were very helpful and patient. I also appreciate the efforts of officer Bedrich in arranging this presentation for us, as well as his efforts in attempting to have Care Flight visit our campus. Thanks also to Quinton Watkins for his assistance. As always, we greatly appreciate the Continuous help and support your officers give us and our students. Sincerely, C:� 1 Linda Behrends, RN ` 616 Date: May 18, 1996 Time: 8:03:13 PM Pages: 1 To: Fax Transmission Name: Company: Fax Number: Voice Number: From: Name: Company: Fax Number: Voice Number: Mike Bedrich Southlake Police Department 481-0036 Bill Grimmer BGMDT K9 Note: JUST A NOTE TO HAVE YOU CONVEY MY APPRECIATION TO RON WYERK FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE AT THE TNCP/TEXAS POLICE K9 NARCOTIC DOG CERTIFICATION. RON, AT HIS FIRST, DID A SERVICE SECOND TO NONE. HE I IS CERTAINLY AN ASSET TO TEXAS K9 AND NO DOUBT TO SOUTHLAKE PD AS WELL. ALL THE BEST MIKE AND I'LL NO DOUBT SEE YOU IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER..... BILL 6c NEWS CLIPPLNG I� Source: -`-r�: _� = ` - Date: -5- `i U The City of Southlake's The OED BubyKatVir presented by Kate v ED w BULLETIN Barlow, Ofte of Economic Developnent. 481.5581, 776. tn. Findings from the working and living patterns. The porate Headquarters projects if cct au@ ic- -- rt sir. _.-d; Devt lQwedLAAxisory the appropriate image is estab- Strategic Plan Committee and city staff are work-"'4> hed in business circles, the; Phase I Report - Part 2 ing on Phase 11. o:,..scareity of such projects cone- Based on Southlake's assets, the bind with a highly conftden ' February's OED Bulletin city should target specific indus- search approach wakes it di,�i highlighted Southlake's tries as potential new corporate cult to actively target•Ahgt , strengths and weaknesses, citizens. What are some of the How should economicdeve Fantus' recommendations, and factors to consider when select- meat staff and allied organ' macro elements from the City of ing industry targets? tions (such as the Southlak Southlake Economic Develop- Generally, distribution, manu- Chamber of Commerce) keep- ment Strategic Plan (EDSP) facturing and even office facilities -citizens informed? Phase I report. This article pre- have a greater local economic im- Fantus recommends main-� seats micro issues. The EDSP pact than general service sector taining local newspaper and Phase I final report was pre- businesses in terms of wage levels, newsletter access, and access to ' sented by PHH Fantus Consult- investment and job creation, and elected officials through the city ing to City Council on January provide a steadier tax revenue manager. SPIN meetings and 16. stream. Supporting service firms channels can be utilized to re- Fantus' recommendations follow these development types into late major initiatives and events, provide a framework for action an area Corporate support facill- City staff could conduct informal while allowing the city to react ties are an appropriate target for "brown bag" seminars for city, to changes in the economy and Southlake's due to its ability to hall staff to explain OED's role development patterns. Fantus meet labor force requirements. and circulate reminders to staff stresses that economic develop- Southlake is less likely to meet the concerning the importance of ment is a process that does not needs of processing operations referring prospect inquiries have a finite end. Adjustments (credit card), fulfillment distribu- promptly to OED. in program goals and means may lion centers (catalog and mail or- How should the city utilize ad - prove necessary over the long der), or tele-service centers vertising? term in response to changes in (reservations). While Southlake please see OEI) the economy, local markets, and has the assets to compete for Cor- on page 2 —C��� OED from page 1 Advertising should be used to help build a brand identity for a Southlake; its role is to influence how the market perceives the Southlake product in the future. Southlake should develop a unique selling proposition to "stand out" in comparison to competitors and "involve" the market with the product. An effective brand iden- tity campaign is resigned to gen- erate awareness of Southlake and should not be depended upon to generate a significant number of prospect leads. Print advertising is preferred over regional radio spot as the former allows for a more tar- geted and cost-effective approach; Fantus recommends trade journals and regional editions of national publications. What public relation applications are recommended? In order to be successful, two primary markets need to be ad- dressed. First, the editor who will run the story, and second, the pros- pect who should respond to the story. Fantus recommends work- ing with a PR firm to provide di- rection for specific activities. How much effort should Southlake focus on existing busi- nesses? Retention and expansion of ex- isting business is a low-cost, high - return investment for communities seeking to maintain a strong eco- nomic base and fiscal health. Re- tention will grow in importance as Southlake's businessbase expands. Should Southlake expend effort to attract retail? Retail is the type of develop - merit most independent of local economic development efforts - it follows access, `rooftops" and fa- vorable demographics, particularly disposable income. Sales tax rev- enue is a key financing element for most Texas communities and can -alleviate other local tax burdens. Fantus notes that California com- munities are a major exception as they must focus on sales tax rev- enue due to steep Proposition 13 ._limits on property taxes. How do home -based businesses impact Southlake, and if positive, what is an appropriate market- ing approach? Fiscal benefits of home -based businesses come through the eco- nomic multiplier effect in the am economy as opposed to a direct in- crease in the property tax base; nevertheless, such business is par of wealth -building in the commu- nity. Home -based entrepreneurs can be encouraged to consider. Southlake through trade magazine and area media exposure. What recommendations were provided regarding the Indusbi- ally zoned property in southeast- ern Southlake? This relatively small Mustri- ally zoned pocket has deficiencies in access and visibility which keep it from competing with attractive and heavily marketed sites•in notch Tarrant and northwest Dallas County. Pending access across the rail lines along the boundary arith Grapevine will improve access to this area, and hopefully reduce traf- fie volumes on nearby Southlake streets; but it will not radically'; change the marketability of the area. Small and moderate size es: tablishments can operate we l in suited to attraction efforts; such firms may best be recruited from the Metroplex and environs. Southlake can offer an attractive. operating environment with a greater perception of safety. This area may also accommodate small distribution facilities, but these fa- cilities cannot be targeted through data available to the economic velopment industry. Southlake's best approach is to have a- good prospect response mechanism in place- and network with local Fero - I. keys and agents. Third, small scaler warehouse/showroom establish- N ments may consider this area -due to its access to an affluent "ded-" tial base. Lastly, nonintrusive manufacturers with little or nd im- pact on surrounding uses may be compatible; suitable industry types include surgical and medical in- struments and miscellaneous pub- lishing. For additional informa- tion, contact the City of Southisk Office of Economic Development at 817/481-5581 ext. 776. , ;:.•. _ -� A NEWS CLIPPING Source: 5T� T� �� )r ,� �. ck FD City Council Action by Kelly Fann Marketing Company. In regular city council ses- - Plat showing of an 8.760 acre lot sion Tuesday. April 16, the coun- located at 300 and 320 N. Shady cil approved: Oaks on the west side of Shady - The 2nd Reading of a Rezoning Oaks. Current zoning is Agricul_ and Concept Plan for Fox Hollow, tural, with a requested zoning of a 1.146 acre lot located south of. SF-lA, owned and applied for by Hwy 114 at the intersection of Randall and Roy Stacy. Shady Oaks and W. Dove, east of - Plat Revision of a 12.61 acre por- Shady Oaks. Current zoning is AG lion of Timamon Golf Course Ad_ agricultural, with a requested zon- dition located at 1250 Byron ing of 0-1 Office District. Owned Nelson Pkwy, south of East Haven by W.H. Crumbaker and applied for Addition and southeast of by PIMA Properties. Glendover. Owned and applied for - Amendment of maximum flag by Timarron Land Coop. pole height requirement of .50, in - Developer Agreement Village the city's Ordinance #480 to 35'. Center, Phase U. - A site plan for Southlake Termi- - Developer Agreement for nal, a 27.2 acre lot located in the Schlotsky's northeast corner of SH 26 and - Ordinance Request Form as rec- Brumlow Ave., currently zoned I- 2 Heavy Industrial with a Specific ommended by the Planning & zon- ing Commission. Use Permit for Petroleum Opera_ The Southlake City Coun- tions. Owned and applied for, by 01 meets on the first and third Ikea- fond Sbam—L_II-4—.:. %.a days oithe month. Source: ites re Set To Fly May 11 The City of Southlake will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kite and Friendship Festival on Saturday. May 11 at Bicentennial Park. This exciting event will begin at 10 am and will include a variety of enter. tainment, activities and great food throughout the day. While stroll- ing the Park, acts such as the St. John's Greek Dancers, New Ex- pressions Show Team, Jenny dt Texas Poor Boys will perform lead- ing up to the headliner act by the band Incognito. This popular band plays ever music from the 70s, 80s and 90s and will close out the day's events which conclude at 7 pm. The actual kite competition will include ribbons for smallest & larg- est kite, most stable kite, most stable kite without a tail. most stable kite with a tail, and best homemade kite. A community stage will enter- tain you while plenty of children's activities such as a large petting zoo, pony rides, giant bubble bounce house, mammoth maze, fro► time swing ride, face painting, clowns, balloon artists, game booths and more will ensure that the day is a festive one. For the appetite, several food vendors will be on hand to serve foods such as BITQ 3fiish1mft5bs,'bdW1poiak&. funned cake. Italian ice and more. For more information call Souddake Parks and Recreation at 481-5581, ext. 756. NEWS CLIPPING c " t 12 ram; -tvi _ I Date: 5-- / / / Cr (e South a We nd Colleyville To Offer Track and Swim Team Southlake and Colleyville Parks and Recreation Departments are joining hands to provide a track team and swim teats for arcs chd- drat this summer. Both teams are for ages six and up and begin Jane 3 through July 13. The track team program will be held at Carroll Middle School track. Workouts are Monday through Thursday from 8- 10 am. Meets will be held on Sat- urdays. The S75 registration fee per participant includes a team shirt. insurance. coaching. The swim team is also for ages six and up with workouts Mooday- Thursday from 7:30-8:30 pm at Grapevine Swim Center. Fee is $100 per swimmer and includes team shirt. insurance, coaching. swim center fees and meet entry fees. For more information call 481-5581 ext. 756. Composting Class Offered The City of Southlake will of- fer a 2-1/2 hour composting class Thursday, May 14 from 7-9:30 pm at the Community Center Building. The City of Southlake received a state grant to train 1000 residents on how to manage solid waste by composting. A composting bin and book will be given to each partici- pant. The instructor is Bert White- head who is an expert on the Process of composting and is the author of "Don't Waste Your Wastes-Compost'em". Maximum is 50 in this class. There is no charge for this class. For further information call Southlake Parks and Recreation at 481-5581, ext. 756. .E«S CLIPPING r Date: S �_ Hall is ouIf t of running for mayor Election workers miscounted Southlake ballots, official says BY MILES MOFFEIT SIu Tckyam Sulr Wmer SOUTHLAKE — Fatigued election workers miscounted some ballots in Saturday's mayor's race, inaccurately reporting the matchup for the June 1 mayoral runoff election, city officials said Candidate Michael Richarme — not Sally Hall — will face Rick Stacy in the June . 1 sudden- • death con- test, City j Secretary Sandra Sally Hall _�=�=�' LeGrand "' will not be said. No part of the tabulation mistakes runoff were made election for in the other Southlake's five council races, she ' mayor. said. LeGrand called the error unfortunate, saying " her workers — four of whom were election -night rookies — were tired and under pressure to round up totals for a record turnout of 2,383 voters. "Everybody was trying to finish fast, and there was a simple math mistake," LeGrand said. "it was also the first time the city and [Carroll] school district did the joint election, and we didn't have the normal circumstances we're used to. including a large turnout." LeGrand reported Saturday that Hall received 796 vutes and would be heading for a runoff Deadlines are loomin, in Northeast Tarrant cities for campaign signs to be removed. About 25o against Stacy, who received 905 votes, or 37 per - placed si;;ns Collected last week by the state lav in a trash pile in Euless.:MRYON PAGE:A IMore on SOL7HLAKE on Paget) NEWS CLIPPING Source: f'r Date: S_A- (%(' s _ _ Richarme replaces Hall in mayoral runoff Following am eMctT 11,8ulle�fraf ; ► , , r,t l in Southlake after vote•count error found Dlstrk t rosuft were a011 HroML"a 1IIL IM I . Ct►erles T ��p;''�'_ Paul Confer 559 :i0000%'' Patrick Coon � .674 100.00% . Place 6 Dean Bradstwr Glenn Mackie f?561ti't3� Gene Pike. RUNOFF [LECTipi. ; Fo W*V are the astoA algid In area municOdOw < —,; THE COLONY `" _7 Plus 4 - WilmaAvey 101 3026% David McCreary (n 66 24.62% LEWISVILLE Plow 3 Bob HUI .. 347 43,43% Greg Leveing 336 ., 42_V%. SEAGOVILLE Neal Wooleyr 264 44.67% Roy Petty 133 22.50% FARMERS BRANCH Berry R. Grubbs 991 43.5e% Al Wagner 516 22.68% SOUTHLAKE Rick Stacy Michael 71 32�1� Place 4 David A. Harris 1,013 44.66% Dona Schroetke 700 30.86% 'he Dallas Morning By Nita Thurman 241 tiNhr M the Dan ta, WN Nan Discovery of a math error has eliminated Sally Hall from the Southlake mayoral runoff but given Michael Richarme a second shot at the city's top job. Mr. Richarme will oppose front-runner Rick Stacy in the mayoral race, to be settled June 1. Election workers discovered a 100-vote error late Saturday — but not until after they had announced that Ms. Hail and Mr. Stacy were advancing to the runoff. Election Judge Aloha Payne said a clerk made a simple mistake In adding the early ballots to Satur- day night's totals. "I am flabbergasted. There is nothing I can say that will excuse it," Mrs. Payne said. "All ballots were counted correctly and checked several times, and we didn't find it and didn't see it I am taking full responsibility. I should have found it "I talked with Sally and apologized from all of us. I have worked as election judge for eight years, and this Is the first time anything like this has happened." Election results will be carefully recounted Mon- day night before the final results are declared offi- cial, Mrs. Payne said. Mr. Richarme, who has served with Mrs; Hall on the Southlake council and considers her a friend, said he had called her to offer his support before he was notified of the mistake. "Then I called her at about midnight ... and offered condolences," Mr. Richarme said. "I wish it had happened differently. There is no blame to be placed. It was just one of those things that happens in one out of every million races." Mrs. Hall could not be reached for comment Sunday. Mr. Richarme and Mrs. Hall gave up their council seats to run for the unexpired term of Mayor Gary Fickes, who resigned. The interim mayor will serve a year before facing election again. Mr. Stacy, who led the three -candidate field, said he entered the race to counter the Influence of Stop Apartments Now, a group that supports Mr. Rich- arme. "I was concerned about one group taking over the city," he said. "I am in a position to try to calm the city down and not let a half a dozen people from a Political action committee run things." Mr. Richarme said the group does not control him. "I am not a member nor ever have been a member of that group," he said. Southlake's runoff ballot also will include a Place 4 City Council contest between David A. Harris and Dona Schroetke. Mr. Harris led the race with 44.7 percent of the vote, and Ms. Schroetke got 30.9 per- cent The election picture also became clear Sunday in Highland Village, which had only one contested race on Saturday's ballot but didn't announce results until 1:30 am. Sunday. The belated news wasn't good for Mayor Charles Turner, who lost to council member Brad Jones. Mr. Turner said the city vote -counters "were a little bit short-staffed." "And we had a lot of charter amendments on the ballot that complicated things a lot," he said. The amendments were housekeeping measures to bring the City Charter into line with state laws. Other runoffs are scheduled In the following cities on the following dates: ■ Lewisville, May 18 — Bob Hill and Greg Level- ing will be back on the City Council Place 3 ballot Only nine votes separated Mr. RW and Mr. Leveling in voting Saturday. ■ The Colony, May 18 — Wilma Avey and incum- bent David McCreary led a four-way race for City Council Place 4 to move into a runoff. ■ Seagoville, May 2S — Neal Wooley and Roy Petty will face each other for City Council Place S. ■ Farmers Branch, June I. — Berry R. Grubbs got the most votes Saturday for City Council Place 4, but not enough to avoid a runoff with Al Wagner. Results still were not available Sunday night from the Northwest Independent School District election. NEWS CLIPPING Source: --ram, C-���� I Date S - -,R iO 1; Aftermath -T Y - 1 HAT local elections can be a bitter and divisive force` upon a community is no surprise. Recent campaigns in Bedford and Southlake only reinforce that notion. {,C On Saturday, however, Northeast Tarrant 'County voters; i ed their ballots to send messages of unity in their c6mmd@ . ties. Some particularly stand out. ' In Bedford, City Councilman Blackie Blackwell resigned from his seat to run against archrival Councilman Charles Orean. The goal, as one Orean supporter put it, was to killthe, } -snake (the Orean forces) by cutting off its head_ . Blackwell ''&spite support from Mayor Rick Hurt, lost in Saturday's elec= m. pon. Voters probably realized that Blackwells unusual chat=--::z - lenge of Orean contradicted his campaign literature--prdnANI "bring harmony to City Council." , .1C ., . <Ir In the Grapevine-Colleyville school district, voters again ' 'rejected conservative critics of the school board in favor of mainstream candidates. And in Richland Hills, divided for the past year, Mayor C-.R • =? .).Kelley ran unopposed and watched as his two anti-developmen rivals on the City Council were defeated. t= :: In Southlake, unfortunate tabulation errors caused confu> '.3ion. No, Councilwoman Sally Hall did not make the june:1A; ' 'runoff, as early reports indicated, according to the Southlake `,: ' � .city secretary's office. Instead, the runoff will feature business-i -man Rick Stacy and Councilman Michael Richarme. Thus, the feud between these two candidates is expected to continue. <x Attention, gentlemen: Heed the message of Saturday's vote.".-,' h�#e next 25 days, ,tie urge you to focus on important South - lake issues instead of each other. ••i MEWS CLIPPING Source: Date: 5 7 — Cj Southlake to discuss city hall proposed Y BY LESLIE HUEHOLT Star -Telegram Staff Writer SOUTHLAKE — The City Council is expected to lay ground- work today for a proposed munici- pal complex off Southlake Boule- vard. The council is scheduled to ap- prove a preliminary plat of the 15- acre complex, which would be built in an area now zoned for residential and agricultural use. The city pur- chased the land — between South White Chapel Boulevard. and South Carroll Avenue - on March 12. City officials said they do not know how much the complex will cost. !.."Right now we're in the very preliminary stages. We haven't re- ally decided what we're going to put there much less when it will be :built," said Shana Yelverton, as- sistant city manager. The municipal complex will in- clude Southlake's first city hall. The city rents space for its offices on North Carroll Avenue. -. Mayoral candidate Michael Ric- harme, a member of one of the resi- dent committees, said the group also has discussed a performing arts center, amphitheater, public meet- ing facility and school district 'ad- ministrative building. "No. 1, we need a city hall. We also need some. sort of a cultural center or fine arts center," Ric-. harme said. Because the city is in the early planning stage, residents still have time to make suggestions about the complex, Yelverton said. Residents may speak to'council members dur- ing public forum segments of City Council meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Officials are considering using general obligation bonds to pay for the proposed complex, and that would require voter approval. "That's the approach that's being looked at," said Lou Ann Heath, the city's finance director. "The whole process of the munici- pal complex involves the citizens. It will be a voter -authorized fund- ing.,, The city is working with four res- ident groups and two consulting fiems to decide a bond election ff date, features in the .municipal, complex, the cost of the complex:' and the tax impact. .; The cost "just depends on whaC we do and what the finance group, tells us we can afford," Yelverton said. Southlake is one of at least five Northeast- Tarrant County cities,. that are planning new or expanded city halls ' _..Z ■ Euless is adding a $5 million library to its city campus. The o)�d library will be converted to -id- ministrative offices this year at •a minimal cost, officials said. . ■ Haltom City will gain 6,000 square feet by the end of the year . when the police station is moved to another building. Renovation costs are expected to be minor, of- ficials said. ■ Grapevine is constructing a , 2-story, 42,000-square-foot City Hall. The $5.5 million building is scheduled to open in March. ■ North Richland Hills is scheduled to finish in April a $2.3 million project that will add 26,000 square feet to its City Hall. NEWS CLIPPING Source: �0��- �� J0L-L Date Free Composting Class` Offered The City of Southlake will of- fer a 2-1/2 hour composting class Thursday. May 14 from 7-9:30 pm at the Community Center Building. The City of Sou&dake received a state grant to train 1000 residents on how to manage solid waste by Composting. A composting bin and bookdwill be. given to each partici- pant. The instructor is Bert White - Bins And, By.-IQ#y head who is an expert on the pro- cess of composting and is the au- thor of "Don't Waste Your Wastes-Compost'em". Maximum is 50 in this class. There is no chatge'for this class: For further information '-ca11' Souddake ]erica aQd at YEWS CLIPPING Source: I Date: s- :R- _ c7 Results Are In: Southlake Faces Run -Offs In Race For Mayor And Council Pl by Ter Fox ace Southlake residents will head explained. "We were relieved, [too]," he added. "...We knew back to the polls June 1st to decide the runoffs for mayor and City that if it was between Sally and I the Council Place 4. Michael Richarme, c, +Id...be all right. It was about that time that Sandy who gar- nered 771 votes in last week's elec- (Southlake's City Secretary) called and said they'd made a terrible Lion, will face Rick Stacy in the mistake.„ mayoral runoff June 1. Stacy, who The runoff for Council Place 4 came in with 905 votes, would have faced Sally Hail in the runoff if will be between David Harris and Dona Schroetke, who pulled away Richarme had not edged her out of the running. from Gary Hargett with 1013 and "Sally Hall and I split the ma- 700 votes respectively. lost a e y �' who portion of his campaign jority vote," said Richarme, who had commented before the May 4 signs� com- t he � election that should Hall face Stacy med thato S��tke share similar goals and strengths. "Both in a runoff, he would put his sup- port behind Hall. "[Our ] - of us are running for the right rea- "In platforms were very close." sons," he said. [this] race Southlake cannot lose." Hall, who could not be reached for comment, had originally been Hargett, who was cited by po- lice last week for having told by election officials that she would be facing Stacy in posses - sion of candidates' signq, finished the run- off for mayor with 796 votes, but a his race for Place 4 with 5_)5. Voting for Council Places re-count of the ballots showed her total votes at 696, which put her 1, 2,- 5, and 6 resulted in W. Ralph Evans out of the running. winning Place 1; Wayne Moffat, Place 2; Gary Fawks, Place 5; and Stacy told reporters that he had Scott Martin, Place 6. considerA giving the contest over to Hall when it was believed A total of 2382 ballots were cast they w wld be facing each other. "My May 4 and during early voting. The final count of ballots was ap- w to and I were exhausted," he proved Monday evening, and is as follows: May 4 General & Special j Election Results Mayes Sally Hall 696 ;I Michael Richarme 771 Rick Stacy 905 Councilmember Place 1 W. Ralph Evans 1274 Rex Potter 1004 Councilmember Place 2 Gale Farhat 1081 Wayne Moffat 1215 _ Councilmember Place 4 David A. Harris 1013 Dona Schroetke 700 Gaza' Hargett 555 Councilmember Place 5 Gary Fawks 1355 Jim Giffin 931 Councilmember Place 6 Joey Milner 848 Scott F. Martin 1392 Early voting for the June 1 rnn- Of., Lion will begin May 20 and continue through May 28, 8am- 5pm daily. The polls will be closed May 25, 26, and 27 in observance Of Memorial Day weekend. Vot- ing will take place in the Office of the City Secretary at the Adminis-. trative Offices, 1725 E. Souddake I Blvd. Source: S c �`- NEWS CLIPPLNG � E _1C(l zN!A Date: S— S .Q Let's Go Fly A Rite The City of Southlake will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kite stable kite without a tail, and Friendship Festival on Saturday, stable kite with a tail, and d - homemade kite. May I at Bicentennial Park, This exciting event will beginty A community s stage will enter= at 10 am and will include a variety of enter- tain you while plenty of children's tainment, activities and throughout the day. 8�t food Y While stroll- activities such as a lar e g PeB " zoo, pony rides, giant bubble mg the Park, acts such as the St. John's Lek Dancers, bounce house, mammoth maze, time swing ride face " " anti New Ex- pressions Show Team, Jenny dt Poor Boyswiltperfolmlead- clowns, balloon artists, ga booths and more` vi1l eiisuie ,Texw mg up the headliner act by the -_$ band �cognito. Ttis the day is a festive _ ._ t " : iv Foi ppetite, several food vendors popular band plays cover music from the 70s, 80s be on hand to serve foods such' as and 90s and will close out the. days BBQ, shish kabobs, baked potatoes funnel cake, Italian ice events which conclude at 7 p.m. The actual kite competition and monr.0 For more information call � will include n'bbons for smallest &Imo_ Southlake Parks and Recreation at 481-5581, 1 est kite, most stable kite, most ext. 756. Source NEWS CLIPPING Date s� s 'hree SPIN Neighborl ��� The recent race for mayor and city council places have left 3 SPAN with the Ci t) Cotarcil and are de- signed to further communication aNuffiffimmro The current directory ofrepre Neighborhoods, including Neigh- borhoods r, M7, and N 11(see map) between elected offuialsandSPIN neighborhoods- sentadves is as folktwx SPIN 81 -Cara White, N2 _Marti. without representatives. SPIN Representatives are cho- "It's hard work," says Vice Chair of the Standing Committee Schellin , N3 - Joseph VACANT, N5 - ]an Francis, 46 sen by their respective neighbor- hoods and are responsible for Laura MWosko. "But extremely satisfying. We Doug/Danita Fierce, #7 - VA CANT, M8 - Pattie Minder, #9 coordinating dialogue between City Hall and their neighborhoods, are provided with all the information we need to fully Laura Miklosko, M10 - Bett Springer, N 11 - VACANT; #12 and for providing information to resi- dents through understand what is going on with the city, we are introduced to and David Baltimore, #13 - Jim 11 GOB' - Karen Ciertld, meetings, newslet- tors, etc. Each neighborhood ig work with all of the players Yes and, une Wayne/JuneHaray,rY16-Mtcheil hel representative serves the SPIN Standing M. importantly,P we have an op- portunity to make a real difference Williams, Youth Representative Katie HoUgraefe. Committee which meets monthly with city staff to discuss in Our community. I would encour- age all Southlake residents to Interested persons should cal current issues and policies. Four Seri- ously consider getting involved Shana Yelverton at 481-5581, ex* 705. of the monthly meetings are held with the program-" aSPIN�► Isla r7_�_ S.P.I.N. Neighborhoods 1 2 V 71 9 1 16 13 1) 1! 15 31 111 14 3 4 If 5 10 M.- rJA 116 ' 8 7 9 c te- NEWS CLIPPING Source: C%t 2 v:Pw E I Date: Election fills four slovi, on Southlat By John Hicits Staff Writer Southlake —After more than 14 hours of waiting, the time finally arrived for the 14 candi- dates in the City Council elec- tions. From 7 a.m., when the polls opened, until the totals were posted just after 9 p.m., the Johnson Elementary School site was packed with anxious cam- paigners. A record 2,382 voters turned out for an unprecedented six vacant seats. Four races were decided, with the othertwo to be decided in the June 1 runoff election. To be settled next month are the Mayor's seat and the Place 4 post. Rick Stacy and Michael Richarme were the top vote getters in the final tallies for Mayor, with Stacy earning 905 and 771 for Richarme. Sally Hall was close behind with 696. In Place 4, David Harris took e council =r over 43 percent of the vote 1,013 and Dona Schroetke fia T ished with 700 to force a duel with Harris. Gary Hargett was ` third with 555. ' Otherwise, two races were landslide wins and the otfier pair went down to the wire. '-�,. The one incumbent in the race will return for another 'tQnn; Ralph Evans won a slim' dia.:: with 1,274 to top Reg P Ateei. i 1,004 for the Place 1 seat. ! ` ' I I'm delighted to have' the opportunity to serve again. This will be interesting with the (nevi) number of people we have on ;. the council," Evans said. An even closer race occurred,,, j { in Place 2, where Wayne Moffat bettered Gale Farhat by a 1,215�,'� 1,081 margin. ! j Otherwise, Scott Martin' and Gary Fawks had it a little bit easier. Martin had the largest ballot total among the candi= dates with 1,392 votes to take i Place 6. Martin beat Joey NHner, i See SOUTHLAKE16A i Southlake From/4A who earned 848. Fawks recorded a victory in Place 5 with 1,355 votes to hold off Jim Giffin. Giffin tallied 931 votes. The turnout to the polls handily eclipsed previous numbers. The old record for participation in a City : Council election in South- ' lake was 1,856 for two races in 1994. Last year, the number was 1,667 for two contested seats and one unopposed candidate. "It was a good thing to see, all of those people out there for election seats," said Fawks. City Secretary Sandy Le - Grand attributed the higher numbers to higher voter registration totals. ' The number of registered `It was a good thing, "I to see, all'of those.:�j people out there for. election seats.' Gary Faa voters living in Southlake is" . now 8,600, up from 7,076 a �'- year ago. Alsd, the percent=' a age of registered voters at ` =' 3. the polls was 27.7, an in- j crease of nearly four per- ` cent. Despite the extra effort required, election judge 3 Aloha Payne was especially glad. rti "I was really pleased. It ,A* was exciting, but we were tired." NEWS CLIPPING Source: ; Z_7_�A `�T Work begins on Southlake 140me Depot, Kroger's site BY MARK S. LEACH Foa Wwth Star-Telelram SOUTHLAKE — A Missouri developer has started construction on Village Center, a planned $20 million retail project on Texas 114 that will house a Home Depot and one of the largest Kroger's in North Texas. A Nov. 8 opening is scheduled for the new Kroger store, which is under construction on part of a 24- acre site recently acquired by an entity of The Midland Group of St. Louis, according to Kroger and city and county records. The developer filed building is with the city for a 60,000- are-foot Kroger and an accom- ying 24,000-square-foot strip enter, said Chuck Bloomberg, the 4's plans examiner. The projects valued at $2,836,700 and 6,100, respectively. .- , Midland officials were unavail- mMe for comment. But Sandy Avery, real estate manager for jg;oger Dallas division, said land's efforts to snare tenants f# the adjacent strip center are kU gressing "very, very, very 1.She said at least one retailer has been recruited, but she did not know who it was. -A building permit has not been 4d for the Home Depot. but the .,Allanta-based retailer has pur- 't:hased the 11.7-acre site from the 11 Midland -controlled group that is developing the center. County deed records show that Home Depot U.S.A. purchased the site May I from T&M South - lake Development Co., a company controlled by Midland. The prop- erty was part of 24.027 acres that T&M purchased last month from James P. Farrar, William Scott Farrar and Melissa Farrar Auberty. the same people who sold a neigh- boring 23.958-acre site to Wal- Mart Stores in 1991. The purchase prices for the properties were not disclosed. But T&M financed its deal with a $2,791,881.54 loan from Star Bank, N.A. Home Depot officials were unavailable for comment. Deed records reveal that the new store will be about 103,300 square feet plus a 28,000-square-foot garden center. It will be immediately west of the Kroger and strip center. Avery said the three properties will sport similar architecture, including a rolled, barrel -tile roof on the Kroger. She said the center will be home to "the best Home Depot you've ever seen" and a state-of-the-art, signature Kroger: "It's pretty impressive," she said. The land deals and construction effort comes about a month after the City Council approved plans for the Home Depot, ending months of conflict between the city and retailer. Date: Si `I / 9Ic The lengthy approval process was prompted by residents' com- plaints about the appearance of the nearby Wal-Mart, which relocated from Grapevine last year. Home Depot was one of the first large retailers to pursue approval under the city's revised landscaping and architectural regulations. Compa- ny officials said their plan went through five drafts before its April 2 approval. Kroger announced plans for its largest Tarrant store in June 1995. [.It was billed as the company's largest Tarrant County supermar- ket and one of the biggest in North Texas. ]Anticipated amenities will include a large food court. Village Center is breaking ground at a time of growing com- mercial development in South - lake. Developers have proposed _ three shopping centers this year that would include Southlake's rust movie theater. NEWS CLIPPLNG II Source: G✓CL PeIll n C U n I Date: S- q- Q& II Southlake voters to return to polls June 1 for runoff By John Hicks Stab Writer Southlake — An already in. tense Mayoral campaign will continue until June 1, when the top -two vote getters will duel for the top spot. Rick Stacy earned the highest vote total among the trio with 905 of the 2,382 ballots received. Michael Richarme came in sec- ond with 771 tallies, ahead of Sally Hall's total of 696. Hall was initially announced Saturday to have finished sec. ond with 796 votes, before the vote was corrected later that evening. Hall declihed to comment on the matter. City officials cited a'mathe. matical error" during the initial vote counting process. 'We were under so much pres- sure,' said Election Judge Aloha Payne. "People were calling to find out the results. We need to stop that now.* Payne said that, in order to prevent a similar mistake in the runoff, the totals of the Mayor and the Place 4 race — to be decided between David Harris and Dona Schroetke — will not be announced until 10 p.m.. Otherwise, candidates were pleased with the turnout to the polls, a new high for Southlake. By comparison, the 1995 figure was 1,667 for three races. The previous record was 1,856 votes in 1994. Meanwhile, the remaining Mayoral candidates tempered their enthusiasm about continu- ing the election with sympathy toward Hall. Richarme was especially overwhelmed by the chain of events. Stacy 'At first, there was disbelief,' he recalled about hearing the change. 'I had almost resigned myself to the fact I was not going to be involved with the council." Richarme added he and fellow Council Member Pamela Muller, whose Place 3 seat was the only one not on the ballot, telephoned Hall after hearing the news. "We both worked with Sally on council We both know her and respect her as a friend and council person; he said, add- ing,'I feel very badly for her " The remaining duo will now intensify theireampaign strate- gies and urge the high turnout to repeat itself on June 1. Richarme 'Runoffs typically have ver low turnouts,' Richarme n minded, adding he will continu to push his platform of qualit . development and contrulle growth. Stacy will emphasiz his past term on the council — from 1986-98 — as a leadershr facilitator "We're in the lead, so it's ou place to lose; he stated. Payne said changes have bee made to eliminate future dilen mas. First, the results of the r uno: . will not be made public until 1 p.m. that night. Also, beginnin; next year, an electronic ballo process will be utilized. OYEA, and we know what's really going Southlake °n. Richarme and Stacy, a 49•ycar• d old furniture store owner, have From Page 1• ' sparred over development and cth- ` J, in issues, with Richarme sggres- cent of the yule Itut 10 rand said ycalcrdar that a mra:dculafron oc- curred when I lall's ballots from the carly voung period were manually added to Saturdays Omsk. Ifall aclually received 696 voles. which left her with fewer than Ric. harme's 771 voles. A final count will he made at 6 tonight at Oily Ifall, when I.cGfand and city of- ficink cunccne its formally certify the results. Ilall could not he reached to comment yesterday. but LeGrand said she contacted her late Satur• day to tell her about the mistake after discovering it about II1:.U) p.m. Richarme, a 42-vear•old tele- communications cnnadlant who ..,.o i,c was prepared to endorse Ilall in a race against Stacy. said he had mixed views about the out. come. On one hand, he said, he feels food about his showing. On the other, his friend was emotion• ally cheated. < 7tr sivcly criticizing Stacy s track record on the council and Stacy ` Ilia'. calling Richarme'ssalvos "lies." Rkk ttaev. kMef Rkbrwe Richarme said he wili not hold hack when it comes to making fair -I talked to her about midnight. and she was pretty upset:' Ric- harme said. "But this could have happened to anyone. It's easy to feel a little mortified by what hap. fiend." Stacy sail he and his wife were contemplating late Saturday night whether to pull out of the race with Hall as an opponent because they are friends. Then. he got a phone call from an election worker with The recrwnt, and they changed their thinking. tic saw ne would campaign nard against Richarme. " I don't plan to do much of any- thing differently." Stacy said. "I will lake a day off and regroup. I re- ally don't want to say too much. however, until the vole is certified assessments of his and Slay's goy ernmental experience. ' I'm going to keep focusing on track records:' Richarme said. "I think il's clear that my view repre- sent a majority of voters since Sallv's and mine were similar. We split the Imajorityl vote." Meanwhile. U45rand praised the hard work of her election crew, which sorted ballots for 14 candi- dates. "They were excellent at it." she aid. "This has never happened be - 'ore. but we had 14 candidates." Six seats — five council and one navoral — were left open after the mayor and three council nrcntlrrs resigned and two terms expired. Also heading for a runoff June I are David Harris, a )R•vearold it. torncy who look 47 percent of the rote, and horse trainer 1)ona Schroclkc. whir received 29 per. cent. NEWS CLIPPING 11 Source: 31#oL)f-h ( o-kc L�'cu r,,� a i I Date: 5 -/ 6 -11 r • The City of Southlake is sponsoring Movies 'in the Park Thursday evenings at 9pm beginning June 6. The entire i'a' l- ily is invited to enjoy their favorite movies under the stars on the hill at Bicentennial Park. There is no charge: Blanitet�„ and refreshments should be brought along. Children's activities will be planned from 7:45pm until eac movie starts. June 6 The.Big Green June 13 Casper June 20 Angels in the Outfield June 27 Babe July 11 The Little Giants f July 18 Baby Sitter Club July 25 The Toy Story Learn -About City The City of Southlake and the Southlake Association of Volun- teers are encouraging interested residents to learn about city -gov- emment by working with staff and other volunteers in various city departments. Many departments, cays the Citv. depend upon volun- teers to support staff projects and provide improved city services to residents. The following departments cur- rently need volunteers: Byeuneeririg Public Works Administration clerk - weekdayiry i Building Permit clerka. weekdays; iI Economic Development ` Clerical - weekdays as needed Parks & Rec Special Events - as needed '.., Office of the City Secretary Clerical - two Fridays monthly.:. -- City Manager's Office Clerical - weekdays For more information call Coy Gray at 481-5581, ext. 806. NE«'S CLIPPING iotos by Justin Mellen Duthlake's recent :ite and Friendship estival drew people f all ages, and kites of U shapes and sizes to he celebration at iicentennial Park. _ ►bove, Donna (5) and ►manda Brett (1 to r) et their rose kite iloft. Ii6 EF1t Lss. A IF NEWS CLIPPING IISource: '�—) l,. c�l�` J c L` r roc` � I Date: I-- - l S - ct l,. II South lake Survives First, I want to publicly apologize to Southlake and my family for causing embarrassment to them in the recent city council election. When the real truth about his incident comes out, it will be old news with no interest - just another media massacre! Secondly, Southlake residents need to be aware of an incident that occurred at the Chamber of Commerce forma at Carroll High School. Following [a letter] in the Southlake Journal about the elections, Kom Maykus and Dike Farhat charged the author of the [letter] in tine park- ing lot, stating, "I'm going to kick your - - ", and ended the confronta- tion with Mr. Farhat stating "I'm going to have someone take care of you." The Chamber of Commerce president and an executive director should be able to conduct themselves in public as mature, responsible citizens, not as hooligans. Thirdly, a lot of criticism about Souddake neighborhoods associa- tions has come out in these elections. An old political strategy applies here - "if you can't attack the message, attack the messenger:" Tb put this situation in perspective, Souddake residents in year; past have been OVER-- controlled by a small group of people in our city. Often their decisions raised questions about whose interests were best being served. From these concerns neighborhood wat, ;adog groups began to keep an account- ing of individuals' positions on various issues. Those track records were then used to evaluate candidates. A lot of personal sacrifice is requited to develop an individual data profile that allows the voters to review candidates background If this information is incorrect, then it discred- its the spume; on the other hand, if public records prove it to be true, voters can snake a choice based on previous actions rather than rhetoric. Souddake residents are fortunate that people are willing to provide this valuable information on who is the real candidate. I hope Souddake. political action groups will be encouraged to continue this community service. As a result of these efforts, Sotithlake's new mayor and council mem- bers are the best balanced resident representation we have had in the last three elections. After the runoff I am sure Southlake will move forward in a confident, optimistic fashion. Fourth, a lot of contradictory information has come out with regards to high -density multi -family development in Southlake - "Apartments are inevitable" or "Cities have the right to deny apartment requests" - who do you believe? With regard to Souddake's current Master Land Use Plan and our method of granting development request both state- ments are correct. TU Mayhew vs. Town of Sunnyvale case has been used to demon- strate developer leverage. This was a lawsuit filed by a developer be- cause Sunnyvale refused to grant apartment zoning for his residential development The Appellate Court of Dallas' rendering, February 16, 1995, was "We order Mayhew's claims dismissed and the injuncdat dissolved" Texas local government statute 211.003 "Empowered cities to regu- late use of property within their boundaries, and set out procedure there- fore and for enforcement of relevant ordinances, had to be complied with in detail and rigidly performed; compliance was necessary to valid- ity of all zoning ordinances, whether amendatory, temporary, or emer- gency." If you apply this law to Southlake's present method of negotiating and trade-offs with developers, you can quickly see we are standing on very weak and questionable legal footing. I would urge you to request your new city leaders make their highest priority to update. maintain, and strictly adhere to our Master Land Use Plan. Our current situation puts Southlake very much at risk to lose control of the development of our city to the courts. What is happening in Southlake this year is nothing more than what started with the Boston Tea Parry. Taxpayers exerting their constitu- tional rights for fairer representation. Let's all get behind our newly elected decision makers to help them in their challenge to make Southlake the best it can be! Sincerely, Gary Hargett Regarding Haggett" + 1,'-lIr This morning I was asked fo rertspond to jgetrigAfS`ma�e'ii "' to the editor m' . which my names was h'ttetallY,t sed ess th�p �o� mentary teams by a former candidate for c ur'thy coupe IJnfortttt the strain of,i paignin `to have b&67' oo'titfictt fellow; H� o., '{�edu6id to ieciarii�g� I1Qr. leis ldi� ether - 1 t 4 � S onlyave song iteally After Yon." Kosse Maykus NEWS CLIPPPJG s rv`t_ s Date: S Mayor Gary Fickes— leaving behind a legacy by Donna Stengle After serving Southlake proudly, Mayor Gary Fickes now is preparing to pass the baton to his successor. The June 1 run-off election will determine whether Michael Richarme or Rick Stacy will carry on in that position. Fickes has been Southlake's mayor since he ran unopposed in May of 1989. A Houston native, he moved his family to Grapevine in 1979 and then to Southlake in 1983. After moving his business from Dallas to Southlake in 1984, Fickes became active in the city's newly formed Chamber of Com- merce. He served as president of the Chamber for nearly two years, and one of his first projects was working toward having the ex- pansion of FM 1709 moved to top priority planning status in Aus- tin. The expansion was competed last year. In January of 1989, former Mayor Johnny Westerholm de- cided not to seek re-election. The city had just been through a scan- dalous period where the, city man- ager and the police chief were re placed. Fickes was asked b. friends Brad Bradley and Barr Emerson to consider running fo mayor. One of the first things Ficke said during his campaign was tha he believed Southlake woult double in size in five years. Hi goal was to take that growth an. put it to good use to achieve th_ highest quality developmenf'pos Bible. Shortly after Fickes becam• mayor, the Arvida Corporatio: came to Southlake with plans t. build the Southridge Lakes resi dential development. Arvida of fered to send the mayor and Cir Council members to Atlanta t, view several of the company' planned communities. Fickes and others went—bu not at Arvida's expense —an were impressed with what the - saw. The group also went t, Florida to view a Mobil Oil Cor poration development becaus, Mobil had also approaches. Southlake with plans for Tim (see "Mayor," page : Mayor ham pope t anon. Arvida checked out well finan- cially and city leaders were com- fortable with what the company planned to build in Southlake. Southridge Lakes set the tone for future developers who realized they would have to offer similar quality to compete in the South - lake housing market. Fickes said he feels that the key to Southlake's success will be to ntinue the high building stan- rds while enforcing the city's denifty cap of approximately two residential lots per acre. This plan will result in a total population in the low 30,000s by the time the city is built out. Al- lowing only two lots per acre will also keep property values high. Attracting quality commercial development for Southlake has also been high on Fickes' list of priorities. Southlake implemented a cor- ridor overlay zone one year ago. Fickes said this set of building standards for commercial devel- opment was one of the best things the city could have done. "We set some standards above and beyond what anybody around us is doing," he said. "Just as our housing stands out above every- thing else around us, our commer- cial will do the same thing." Fickes said that the Wal-Mart store on FM 1709, which was built before the corridor overlay zone came into effect, made city officials realize they wanted fu- ture commercial buildings to con- form to stricter standards. But he is happy that Wal-Mart, which pays $600,000 in sales tax annually, came to Southlake. That figure is equivalent to the tax rev- enue that 600 housing units would bring the city. Further- more, Wal-Mart contributes that much to the city coffers without impacting any schools, as resi- dential developments do. Fickes said that the corridor overlay zone will allow future commercial developments to ben- efit Southlake financially while also adding to the beauty of the city. Raising the standards will also be good for the developers, who will be able to attract quality ten- ants who will pay higher rents. Fickes believes this will create "staying power" for commercial developments and prevent un- sightly developments. Fickes sees Southlake's future as very bright. "We are going to be the shin- ing star of any city in the Metro- plex," he said. He feels fortunate to have been in office at the right time and credits the efforts of many who helped mold Southlake. South- lake's population was only 5,000 when Fickes became mayor. It ii now about 15,000. After leaving office, Fickes plans to stay active in Southlake. While continuing Identitec, Inc., his growing sign business, Fickes will also volunteer his time to the American Cancer Society, as he has done for eight years. Addi- tionally, he works with Harris Methodist HEB's Harris Health Exchange and the hospital's building committee. He is a Rotary member and a director of the Southlake Cham- ber of Commerce. Although he will not be mayor at the time, Fickes will be part of Southlake's presentation committee that will travel to Austin in the future to convince legislators to expedite the Highway 114 expansion. "Serving the city of Southlake has been the greatest experi- ence —other than the birth of my children and my marriage to my wife —I've ever had," said Fickes. "It's been an honor to serve." MEWS CLIPPING Suurce: 1 C `'V S %7 Date: Southlake Kite anFestival d Fr�endsh� at Bicentennial Park NEWS CLIPPING 5 Source: C 0LLT1-FLAK-e Date: P&Z Denies Dental Office Adjacent To High School by Terry Fox The Planning and Zoning Com- mission, in regular session April 9, voted 4-0 against a proposed dental office which would be lo. cated across from Carroll High School on the southwest caner of 1709 and Peytonville. The 1.747 acre lot is currently zoned AG Ag- ricultural, with a requested zoning of 0-1 Office, and is owned by Clarence L. Pinson and applied for by Roland Limosnero. P&Z member Jim Murphy voted against the request, stating that the proposed use "...doesn't conform to the Land Use Plan and the Corridor Overlay." He added that there was uniform opposition from residents both inside and out- side the notification zone. "We don't want a driveway every 40 feet," he said According to city officials. the plan had difficulty meeting crite- ria for the Driveway Ordinance as well, which specifies distances for street access and turnarounds, as the la is very narrow. The plan will go before the City Council May 21. where it will re- quire a 3/4 majority vote to pass. In other action the P&7_ - Approved a fidal plat for Ridgewood H. an 18.663 acre la located on the north side of Johnson Road approx. 2200' east of the intersection of Pearson and Johnson. Current zoning is SF- 20A, owned and applied for by Ridgewood/Southlake Joint Ven- ture. - Approved a final plat for Fox Hollow, a 14.379 acre lot located approx. 2600' south of the inter- section of Dove and Shady Oaks. Current zoning is SF-20A and O- I Office, owned and applied for by Pima Properties. - Approved a final plat ror Coven- try Manor, Phase II, a 43.972 acre lot located west of Shady Oaks. north of 9outhlake Blvd., approx. 1/2 mile south of Dove. Current zoning is R-PUD, owned and ap- plied for by Southlake-Coventry, Ltd - Tabled a rezoning and site plan for Race Trac Petroleum, a 2.704 acre lot located north of 1709 approx. 500' west of the intersec- tion at Hwy 114 and 1709. Cur- rent zoning is AG Agricultural with a requested zoning of C-2 Local Retail Commercial, owned by Barbara Ann Ward Bradford and applied for by Southern Cor- nerstone, Inc. - Tabled a specific use permit for Race T1rac Petroleum for the sale of packaged beer for off -premise consumption. - Approved a revised site plan for Village Center, Phase I, a 13.07 acre lot located south and adjacent to Hwy 114 and north and adjacent to 1709. Current zoning is C-3 General Commercial, owned applied for by T&M Sou e Development Co., c%The Midland Development Group. - Approved a plat vacation of a 1.162 acre lot located north of 1709 approx. 2600' west of the intersec- tion of Kimball and 1709. Current zoning is C-3 General Commer- cial, owned by James P. Farrar et al and applied for by T&M Southlake Development Co. c% The Midland Development Group. - Tabled a revision to the Zoning Ordinance No. 480 addressing mis- cellaneous definitions. etc. and re- vising administrative processes sections. The next regular session of the P&Z will be held May 23 at 7pm at the City Hall Council Chambers. NEWS CLIPPM Source: (.0 , LLE7- 2r -_� AEs I Date: i c-, P&Z denies request for: rezoning by Donna Stengle Southlake's Planning and Zon- ing Commission met May 9 attd refused to grant a zoning chang- for a 1.747-acre tract of land,lo-; cated south of West Soutblake' Boulevard (FM 1709)-be�weeu Carroll High School• and th Stone Lakes subdivision. The zoning change from AG Agricultural District to 0-1 Of- fice District was re4iieited-6fuie applicant, Roland Limos iW The land is owned by .Claret; L. Pinson of Southlake. Limosnero; an orthodont s , addressed the commission with his plans to build an attractive office building for his patients. Five mail responses expressing local residents' opposition to"the project were read. In the letteis, ,Y<Qt . the individuals sited what: 61,, considered to be a decrea tit_ ,�. ... home values, an increase in {� fic and a potentially unattractive building as undesirable views a's reasons for being against. the project. An additional seven letter's: were read from residents within l a 200-yard radius of the tract. -All of those residents were also op - (see "P&Z,"page 2) -- CV:G�R, '&Z torn page 1 •sed to the zoning change. Rex Potter, president of SPIN, pressed his opposition during e public forum. He felt the proposed building )uld be too close to Carroll gh School and since only one the two adjacent tracts was ing considered at this time, ap- aving a zoning change for this .ct might open the door for ad- ional commercial construction. -fe said that 0-1 zoning was in- propriate for the medium -den- y residential area next to it, adding that the area was already congested with traffic and more office buildings would only make the problem worse. A petition containing the names of 117 Southridge Lakes residents opposed to the project was pre- sented to the commission by Bill Kemp,'a member of the South - ridge Lakes Homeowners, Board. The Southridge Lakes housing development is located across West Southlake Boulevard from the tract. Kemp said he had polled the other Southridge Lakes Homeowners Board members, who also said they were against the rezoning. Traffic congestion on West Southlake Boulevard and the po- tential for dangerous accidents that might involve high school students was mentioned repeat- edly during the public forum. P&Z member Earnest Johnson led the motion to deny rezoning. "I cannot support this applica- tion," he said. "This is a difficult piece of property," said P&Z Chairman Joe L. Wright. Commission member Jim Murphy said he did not want to overreact to the traffic issue be- cause as he saw it, one or two patients per hour would not cre- ate as much traffic as a subdivi- sion might. Limosnero may continue t seek approval for his project fror the City Council, but he will ha% to have a "super majority" to wir This means that in order to ove: rule the P&Z, six out of seve council members must approve Although the P&Z does n. have the final say on zonin changes, the Texas Enabling A. requires that in home rule munici palities, city councils must see. P&Z assessments before acting Planning and zoning comm6 sions are groups of citizens usu ally familiar with zoning la« who advise and make recommer dations to city councils. Typ rally, the city council appoints th commission members. Source: NEWS CLIPPING Date: S - 1 - It !o Resident Concerned About Effects Of Factory In Southlake by Sabrina Wingfield of minor plat amendments by a For the past year, horses delegated city employee. The boarded in Lori Livingston's barn amended plat for the Globe Star have been subjected to the noises property was approved and signed of construction of a factory less by the mayor and the city secretary than a hundred feet away from their on Sept. 25.1995, according to city stalls. One horse, reported records. "Did [city staffl know that Livingston, was frightened by the this ordinance would be used to noise of an auger drilling holes in build a big factory across four small , the ground 20 ft away and threw lots? The zoning administrator itself repeatedly against the side of should have looked over the P1* I its stall, breaking a 4x4 post. When erty (before approving the arnead- recent northern winds blew ment)," Livingston said. ; y through the area. Livingston says, large scraps of sheet metal were During the city council t t ing Livingston expressed her c�n- blown from the factory's overfilled terns about drainage, noise, hourst dumpster, colliding against the of operation, number ofemployixs,• barns, and blowing across and safety; Mayor Fickes assote4' Livingston's property. She and her Livingston that Globe Star, Lte husband retrieved the scraps and would have to comply with all city secured them to the ground by plat- regulations before the factory could: ing heavy objects on top of them. begin operating. pokes also mat In public forum during a t city iced to speak with the 'fa council meeting, Livingston owner Gary Lawrence dunn� brought her concerns to the city's week to get answers to these S attention. The factory, owned by Globe cam• , Livingston also submitted a lief I Star, Inc., manufactures children's of questions to the city staff regard-; clothing and hair accessories, and her ing the Globe Star factory. Owl Manager Curtis Hawk inforIQ has been built directly behind home where she owns a stable and her that staff is still answering_ „ boards horses. In May,1995 Globe questions in writing and will Star purchased four lots in the N. the answers to her in the next Davis Business Park. The four lots; weeks. zoned I-1, have been condensed Though the major part of con-, into one, and the manufacturer is strtiction is finished and Globe, finishing construction of the Star, Inc. is now working on the 60,000 sq ft. factory. "I would have inside of the factory, Livingston is' been okay with four smaller busi- still concerned about the factory's "`*•. nesses back there, but one factory?" close proximity to her barns. Livingston asked. She worries about the impactof' Livingston questions the legal- the noise and daily operations that ity of the change, since site plans the factory will have upon these for the changes in platting did not animals. Four large loading docks go before the city's Planning and are near the barns; she is afraid that Zoning Commission (P&Z) nor the the sounds of semi's pulling up to city council. City staff informed and away from the loading docks her that the manufacture was not will scare the horses. She thinks required to do so as it is an not only of the safety of the horses, "amended plat," as opposed to a but also of the safety of the chil- "revised plat"; Livingston still ' dren who ride the horses on her questions the ethics of the move. property. "What if a child or horse In August 1995 the city adopted were killed?" an ordinance to allow the approval NEWS CLIPPLNG A team approach to fun - for kids in the summer News and Times Southlake and Colleyville parks and recreation departments are joining together to provide a track team and a swim team for area children this summer. Both teams are for ages 6 and up and begin June 3. The track program will be held at Csrroll Middle Schcol. Work- outs are Monday through Thurs- day frnm 8 to 10 am. Meets will be held on Saturdays. The $75 registration fee per Teens can serve their city News and Times Parks and Recreation Board The city of Southlake is cur- Youth Board will make recom rently seeking applications for ap- mendations to the Parks Beard. pointments to the Southlake Youth To apply for the board, youth participant for the track team in- Grapevine swim center. cludes a team shirt, insurance and Team fee is $100 per swims coaching. Entry fees are paid by -and includes a team shirt, inst the participant. ante, coaching, swim center fe Swim team workouts will be and meet entry fees. held Monday through Thursday B¢th. team `''ram{ work o from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the throt gli of on Youth Park/xec Board T� must be residents of Southlake and ationoi;8ceatBicentennial Parl - enrolled in school in grades seven located at 400 N. White Chapel through 12. Applications are For more information, pleas available at the Parks and Recre- contact Coy Grav at 481-5581 NEWS CLIPPING 11 Source: IALLAS P02Q W6 QGWE, I Date: 5-l$-J(6 II r tro.g.n.mtamcow r.wear Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes will devote more time to his _business after leading his last council meeting Tuesday, SOUND LEGACY Fi&es helped Southlake through crucial 7 years By Laurie Wilson state highway officials to expand State High- agl Wite.f 7a1Q"U sftX r . way 114. SOUTHLAKE — Watching Gary Fickes Colleyville Mayor Ed Baker said hts col - work a room of business leaden and politi- league In Southlake has helped unite neigh. Bans provides one of the best lllusrations of boring clues for a common goal. Mr. Fickes' his approach to governing during hb seven decision this spring to resign so he can devote Years as mayor. more time to big business will have an impact He stops, listens, nods, folds his arms He beyond Southlake, Mr. Baker said. asks Questions, listens and asks some more. -Mis whole corridor has been so success. Many Southlake residents say that his ful because W of the mayors have been able to greatest strengths are this ability to Ustan work together, and that is in large part due to thoughtfully and his wllUngnen to fight a GaWs efforts,' said Mr. Baker. who first good fight worked with Mr. Plcka on a joint sewer pro. And hey had his share Jest in 19ft "He has a love in his heart for his Sven a he leads his final council meeting city that is unparalleled.' T aday._he's gearing up to. accompany the Mr. Pick@$ said that when he was sleeted Mstroportdl4,partnarship, i p north, mayor in 19a9 he was sun only of his unwa- -� p!c_ t County dye -Yadprrw" f�. using support of what was than a small, al. Pas" AuattRJiiut oj4 th t -Pros see F=M as pus RL � V jt�• F"ick- Ies: rved in Ffitne''. Continued from Page 1N. most rural, town of 5,000. As he leaves office, the city population is almost 15,000. "1 could see where we were going, and I knew that I had to have a philosophy in place from the begin - Mr. Fickes said the city should also welcome new neighbors, even though it's not always easy. "There was some resentment over the amount of growth we had in the 1980s," he said. "We had plenty of people who came out here and bought huge tracts of land to get away from it all. ning," he said. "We had to be vigilant and guide development while we still had a chance to control "But we can't be a city that says no one else is it. Its a very unique opportunity to have a hand in welcome here. We can't just pull up the rope." building a city." The city, the fastest -growing in northeast Tarrant Mr. Fickes said the city was fortunate that it County, comes with special challenges for his suc- cessor, Mr. Fickes said. didn t experience a downturn in real estate during the 1980s like some others nearby. "My advice is to show leadership and do what you "We didn't have enough development to go bank- think is best for the city. as a whole," he said. "It's not rupt,'' he said, laughing. always the group that yells the loudest.that deserves Two dozen residential subdivisions have sprout- your ear." ed.since then, along with a few commercial develop- Mr. Fickes' ability to listen to all parties has been mgnts, . all upscale and conforming to strict city his biggest contribution to the city, said Curtis design specifications. Hawk, the longtime city manager. "There are few cities in Texas that have-beeable ` "He involves people in the process, and he's a to do what we've done," Mr. Fickes said. '"The level of negotiator," Mr. Hawk said. "The new mayor needs our housing is very high. And we've been able to set to recognize these contributions. But no one can be the tone for the future. There was a very limited Gary. He l:as his own way of doing things, and it's window to accomplish that." worked very well." Mr. Fickes acknowledged that he's taken his share of knocks over the hard line he's taken with developers. After working for several years developing a mas- ter plan for the State Highway 114/FM1709 corridor, Mr. Fickes has made sure that builders put in the proper landscaping, use high -end finishing materi- - als: on buildings and try to,keep from .disturbing those who live in the area. -' "This is about the. long-term value of our commu- nity," he said. "When we adopted the corridor plan, I had developers tell me that we were being too tough and that no one would build here. Now they're knocking down the doors. "These areas need particular care, and we have to start now. Time will show that attention to quality will pay off." ,Council member Michael Richarme and business- man Rick Stacy will square off in a June 1 runoff for the mayor's post. Mr. Fickes will swear in the new mayor June 4. After the new council is seated, Mr. Fickes said, he plans to stay involved with the Metroport group and spend more time doing volunteer work for the American Cancer -Society.. And he looks forward to taking a more hands-on approach at his business, Identitec, an architectural graphics company. He formed the company in 1991 with five employees; today his staff has doubled, as have the demands on his time. "I was afraid that if I didn't rein things in now, I wouldn't have a business to run," said Mr. Fickes, whose term was to expire next year. "It's time that I put my energies here." LNEWS CLIPPLNG Source: Date:- S- 1 C1 - k. Southlake 's major challenge is managing growth and quality of life On June 1. Southlake will chcr�e its 12th ma,6or. The first to mayors. ser%- ing from 1956 to 1989. presided ocer a fairly quiet. rural community. The I lth. Gary Fick--s. guided the city through a period of hyper -growth. Fickes faced tremendous challenges during his terms, leading various coun- cils through the development of zoning ordinances and spending countless hours working with developers to gain the best deals for Southlake. Indeed. Fickes leaves very large shoes for the 12th mayor to fill. The next mayor M I C H A E L will have a slightly R I C H A R M E different set of chal- lenges. The growth in Southlake is shifting from primarily residential to office and commercial. We need to continue to manage our residential density as well as promote high -quality office and com- mercial standards. Residents are attracted to Southlake because of the excellent school system and the quality of life. I am completely committed to this concept because that is why I moved here, too. We need to understand what attracts high -quality corporate offices to this area, which is why I have been working on the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the past two years. Last year I managed to recruit executives from two of the largest !and owners in Southlake — Maguire Thomas Partners and Mobil Land Development — to join me on this committee and provide input. We also created an economic development strategic plan, giving us solid guidelines for bringing in high -quality corporate offices along Texas ! 14. Texas 114 is an important piece of our future. I have been working with the Metroport 114 Partnership to convince the Texas Transportation Commission to allocate discretionary funds to build critical interchanges. In September, a Southlake delegation went to Austin, and we're going back June 18. 1 think we should keep talking to them until we get Texas 114 fixed. —OVE(Z— The V u!a2e Center concept is one that I have mampioned. We don't have a real downtown. and the thou¢ht of havin_2 all our retail strung out along Texas 114 and Farm Road 1709 is not very appealing. I managed to get the Village Center on the land use trap, and we designed several ordinances during the last two years to manage this commercial growth. These include the corridor ordi- nance, which took 18 months and con- siderable citizen effort to complete. Revising the sign ordinance to encour- age monument signs rather than tall pole signs was a similar effort. We've come a long way in the past few years, and neighboring cities are starting to copy our effxts. A recent column• in this paper talked about the "suits" coming to town, proposing a large commercial center. I firmly believe that quality attracts quali- ty, and as long as we have tough but fair development guidelines, these "suits" will continue to line up at our city lim- its. They understand that we are protect- ing not only our property values but theirs. Furthermore, the budget is shifting. Southlake's total annual budget is more than $15 million, of which less than 30 percent is from. property taxes. In fact, the city property tax rate has fallen each of the last two year=. from 45.5 cents to 42.2 cents. About $S million will be spent this year on public works, which includes roads, sewer and water pro- jects. Is there a link between lower proper- ty taxes and economic development? Absolutely. Our challenge is one of try- ing to encourage the right kind of eco- nomic development in the right loca- tions so there is no impact on the resi- dential quality of life. We're spending more money on parks and recreation than we have ever spent before. We're continuing to expand Bicentennial Park with new ten- nis facilities. We're in the process of master -planning the new Bob Jones Park on North Whirr Chapel Boulevard. We have senior 1,:,icheons twice a month at the park. (I'd like to have them every week.) We're working with the schools to put in joint -use facilities and nature centers. And we're begin- ning a citywide trail system for pedes- trian. bicycle and equestrian uses. I sup- port these efforts. The same is true in the public safety area. This year we got a new ambulance, and we have a second on order. I've been asking for a second fire station for the last few years, and now is the time to acquire the land. Also, we have the finest group of public safety personnel in the state, and we spend a great deal of money on training and equipment so they can do their jobs at the highest lev- els of safety and professionalism. Southlake needs a mayor who understands the importance of these types of expenditures as well as the' impact of tax dollars on our pocket- books. I don't think we can afford to train someone who hasn't been involved in city government for the past eight years. Teamwork is critical to the success- ful functioning of any group. Fortunately for the people of Southlake, it appears that the new City Council members share a pretty consistent vision of how Southlake should contin- ue to grow — a vision that I have helped develop and strengthen during the past five years. I've had the pleasure of working with many of the candidates in this year's election in prior activities, but there were some new faces. Before the election. I made a point of trying to meet with each of the candidates. I am very pleased that many of them have chosen to stay Involved in the Texag 114 task force. The new council represents a fairly diverse set of backgrounds and profes- sions, and Southlake wi1 benefit great- ly from their willingness to serve. The new ma%cr and six council members will help guide Southlake through our -transition period, and it's a group that welcomes our support and input. I am confident that I can continue to ; work imoothly with the new team. The Star-TelegratruNortheast ;rivited the two mayoral candi- dates in Southlake's June I runoff election to write columns addressing city residents. Early voting begins tomorrow at the city secretary's office, 1725 E. Southlake Blvd. Tenmwork will help community deal with a variety of difficulties If you expect me to use this column to say something scandalous or nasty about my opponent, you will be disap. pointed. This year's election in Southlake has already been far too neg- ative without my adding to the prob- lem. We need to use RICK these closing days of S TA C Y the campaign to begin to heal the wounds and to unify our community, because our challenges are huge and they must be faced with all of us -irking together. The starting point for this process must be the leadership provided by the new mayor while working with the new City Council, with the community at large and with the decision -makers who will determine the scheduling of improvements on Texas 114. I feel well- equipped to meet this challenge because: — My prior council experience and my track record as state highway liaison to improve Farm Road 1709 is directly applicable to the Texas 114 task facing us, and I am comfortable working with the Metroport partners and negotiating with people like Ross Perot Jr., Bruton Smith and the Texas Transportation Department decision -makers. — My 30-plus years of community involvement in Southlake and the sur- rounding areas give me an acute aware- ness of the importance of soliciting ideas and information from residents. We have access to some of the best tal- ent right here in Southlake, and we need to use that resource to our advantage. — I have refused to campaign in a negative way: I have no political action committee allegiances or obligations that could divide the council. We need to start with a clean sheet to do our best for the city, and I am ready to do just that. No one in this community or on this new council has any real reason to be upset with me. Therefore, we can join hands and move forward immedi- ately. As n„ , .var1 with the eirv's affairs, we must be mindful of the huge and potentially adverse impact that our actions have on Southlake's great resource: the Carroll school system. Left unchecked, our city's explosive growth will create a crisis for our schools. I have spent many hours on this mat- ter with Howard Addison, the Carroll trustee who is chairman of the budget and finance committee, as well as with the other trustees and outside experts. Managing the influx of new students has serious legal, financial and social implications for our community, and we must not approach this challenge with- out unity of purpose and thorough understanding. I do not have all of 'the answers yet, but I know that any approach based on a "us -vs. -them" philosophy will not be successful. Teamwork based on consen- sus will produce the results we need! We face a similar challenge in the area of commercial development. Our goal is to broaden the tax base while avoiding businesses, structures and inappropriate locations that could dis- rupt residents' quality of life. . I believe that the concept of recog- nized community values is sound public policy and that it is properly supported by Texas law. I have consulted indepen- dently with some experts in the field, and I am convinced that we can suc- cessfully apply Southlake standards to the broadening of our tax base with businesses that are appropriate, properly housed, landscaped and located without unduly creating exposure to costly legal challenges or disrupting our com- munity. As we move forward with the man- agement of growth in the residential and business sectors, we must be mind- ful of the need to protect the quality of life we associate with Southlake and the natural rural character of our com- munity. The fundamental principles we use to deal with these and other matters will influence our chances of success. I have already noted one important prin- ciple: We must build community con- sensus on these matters and avoid the adversarial approach of "us vs. them." For example, the City Council and the Carroll trustees can function more effectively with a teamwork approach based on systematic communications. To implement this principle, I pro- pose quarterly joint meetings between the council and the school trustees to assure effective communication. The second principle that must guide our efforts is full and honest dis- closure of all activities that involve the public and the trust that residents place in their elected officials. I am a firm believer in the Open Meetings Act and the public's right to know. Again, using the concept of a much closer woddrig relationship between the city and Carroll, the meetings I propose must be open to the public for input and aware- ness. The third principle that must be a part of our foundation for this effort involves the tolerance of those with differing opinions. I believe that people who have the community's interests at heart can honestly disagree during debate and discussion without being disagreeable. The fourth principle that must guide us is truthful representation. There is no excuse for an elected official, appointee or city employee to deliber- ately misrepresent or mislead anyone. If I don't have an answer, I am mature enough to admit it, and I believe that all of our city's business must be con- ducted in this manner. Rather than concluding this mes- sage with a political promise, I will end with a simple request: Our community needs everyone's participation. Involvement is part of what makes Southlake unique. Vote for me or vote for my opponent, but please do your part by voting in this runoff election. My family and I will respect you (if you vote), and we will continue to work for the city we have called home for so many years. regardless of the outcome of this election. NEWS CLIPPING Source: [Date:5 9 "�- 9 Southlake ;~ luncheon Bill Flahertyfe' _.:: of Maguire'!'ho- mas Partners will speak ,'on,. economic developmet iAqut lake at tomonrovq'$ Squtbl Chamber of Commerce lunch- eon meeting. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., and it will be held at the Marriott Solana. Cost is $12 per Person. V For reservations;:cpll the Southlake Chamber at . 8200. NEWS CLIPPLNG IL'ource: I,} E Gz�pe v E c ti I Date: S— I G-�7 II Texas 114 ; petition -z drive set By John Hicks Stan Writer In addition to recruiting more 1 cities to join their cause and. t soliciting businesses for theiz assistance in funding next,, t month's trip to Austin,' the,; Metroport 114 Partnershipls asking residents'for their help' i as well. Officials with the task force_; have undertaken a petition and letter -writing drive, and have I set a goal for 10,000 residents throughout the Metroport area. to include their signatures. The petition is to be taken to Austin on June 18, when a five - bus contingent is scheduled to make a trip to the Texas De- partment of Transportation Commission meeting. It is part of the drive to upgrade the con- struction status of Texas 114. "We're going to be a squeaky wheel. We're not going to quit,'; said Southlake Mayor Gary. Fickes. The other cities included in the Metroport area are Grape- vine, Colleyville, Westlake, Trophy Club, Keller, Roanoke and Haslet. In addition, Denton County Commissioner Don Hill and of- ficials with the city of Irving have promised to support the' fight for 114, which is nowlisted as a Priority II project with• TxDOT. "114 is the No#h Central Expressway to the west. It is where expansion will be over the next 50 years," said Irving Mayor Morris Parrish. To ensure the message is spread, a 30-second public serv- ice announcement will be aired on cable services throughout the Metroport area beginning this week. And TU Electric is assist- - 0V EQ. — H(ghway FroAIA ing in the production of a Ik minute video to be- taken to Austin: And now, the questionof how to involve the general public is being answered with the peti- tion circulation. ASIDE FROM soliciting sig. natures, area businesses have agreed to place the petitions in i their establishments. The Block- buster Video locations in South - lake, Timarron Country Club, Solana Health Club and''fhe.. Trophy Club Country, (;lub are among them. The schools will especially be }nvoived, as'plans are to hold a drive Monday at Carroll High School. And at the elementary ' schools in the Grapevine/Col- leyville, Carroll, Northwest and Keller school districts, students will be given sample letters to take home to their parents. RESIDENTS OF the Metro - port area can pick up a sample letter from the city of Southlake offices or write one on their own. They will be taken with the petitions to Austin. The groiip's next -public meet- ing will- be, Wedanesday at 9:30 d.ni. at Circle T Ranch in Wes- I t1al�.'y LV A '' 1 311.Id.lf `slier, a,lleyQ§Var 'Wbenge`estazIed0(arch28X chairman of. M , 1 dewouy�E d have drened Phrawhhi veg p. wlia� �a'�abedome�notw9 �i (�� D� •� •� 3 � , •� ,NEWS CLIPPING Source: Date: t S.outhlake leaders neutr*1.-,. onxunoff fma*yo r s'se al BY LESLIE HUEHOLT Star -Telegram Staff writer SOUTHLAKE ^ After months of debate, accusations and scandal leading ;up. to Southlake's City Council el4ctions, city leaders are taking a safe and silent approach to the June 1 runoff for mayor. Retiring Mayor s3ary Fickes is among the tight-lipped. "I'm going to vote, but publicly, I'm staying neutral," Fickes said. "I've got to work with whomever's elected." Vying for .his. post are former council,.members Michael Rich- arme and Rick Stacy. Early voting begins at 8ia.m. today. Even formc#--= 'ouncilwoman Sally Hall, who fbr a few euphoric minutes thought'that she would be in the mayoral runoff before learn- ing that early results were mis- counted, won't go beyond a suc- Stacy . Richarme best organization in gettingithe61 votes out." of z' The June l runoff electioegwih�, also determine whether lawyer.- David Harris or horse trainer Djgna:. Schroetke will hold the coiinO's7: = ` Place 4 seat. `' The mayor's seat open t 'up; when Fickes resigned a year b foie the end of h� term to give mo a at-' - tention to his business. The Southlake politicians' sud den reticence is making it pa 'cu-, - larly difficult for the candida s t&- ..,., _ determine where their suvoo lies. ;_ " 1 "I'm not getting a warm, ■ Editorial on nWoCs race:.- 8[lt- J�.elipg• They are not calling n saying, `Yahoo;; I ,hope: yoV Richarme said Friday. " cinct "No comment." Stacy said he believes that "They both would bring a fairly good chance of winn strengths to the office," newly, in- folks turn out at the polls. stalled Place 2 Councilman Wayne Moffat said. "It may be who has the (More on SOUTHL.AKE on PE g, if t6) Southlake1 0 meetings and city activi;- From Page 1 people vote, I'm happy whether I win or lose," Stacy said. 'a'Roth candidates said they have `hof*changed campaignstrategies 11r,the runoff election. Richarme, a 42-year-old telecommunications `Consultant, said he is talking with ti a .i 'is in tune wit t e com- 11".David has alot of people who I lieve in what he's doing; based on the last election,'England sai In the past, Harris has expressed. a sense of urgency -about givin the city's school system immediatfi nancial relief by either bringgg in new businesses to bolster the tax base or by putting more controls on individual voters about his track �c e'c o r d and what he has a c- for three years the road task housing growth: ed©mplished as a courtchman during, ' i _and force for about a year. `_ ; - Schroetke said she believes that the city has `been too flexible with "Iho'pastseveralyears_'. Macy, a 48-year=old fufnitu'r� r He said he will focus his efforts on improving giiality of life fott,resi developers andjhat good planning 'ogre owner and a former couAdl,4`' Aents. - - " should be em)ahasized. man, said he is convinced that`resi- A record number of voters Having the May 4 :election out of ' dents are familiar with his stances 2,382 — cast ballots for the May 4 the way has freed tip some voters , but will rely on inethods similar to election, but officials have said they and volunteer5ti to, help her cause;- Richarme's. expect a much smaller turnout for and she has acquired new volun- i-,Stacy, who served on the council the runoff election. teers to help campaign for her, she f6r two years beginning in 1986, Stacy received 905 votes corn- said. { . said_ he will lobby to get Sduthlake pared with Richarme's 771 `Vote`s, "It's not so much educating peo= :,the state funds it needs and pro- Hall received 696 votes. '. le about P y our platform as it is t ry- -11hOte quality development. He said The Place 4 council race pits, ing to make sure fd�s get out and }e city should slow down its devel- Harris, who has campaigned on trip;. vote, I think_ they will, because the ,,j opment: efforts and be selective need to strengthen the city's tax ' aYoi's race is involved," Schrcet- -about the kinds of business it brings base, against Schroetke, who wants ke said. i in. to crack down on developers. In , the_ May election, Harris re- 11 Richarme was elected td the Harris was out of town this week- ceived 013 votes and Schroetke .;piAncil in 1994 but resigned to run end and unavailable for comment. had 700. the third contender for d°at: mayor. He served on the His campaign treasurer, Jim Eng- Place 4, Gary Hargett, received 555 IN,4fahning and. Zoning Commission land, said Harris has been involved votes. NEWS CLIPPING 11_S_Ource: S <A� %r� (eC�►'Gtf'rj I Date: `Southlake Politics 37HE WORLD of politics is not a merciful place. We know_ this to be true, because if there were any mercy for those 3� w ftry of the political battle, the race for mayor of Southlake w8dld have been over on May 4. has been a scorching political year in Southlake, with resi- de is at heated odds over how to best manage commercial development in their beautiful city. Six of the seven City Cancil seats, including the mayor's job, were up for election. VMrs made their final picks in four races. .Farly voting begins today at the city secretary's office, 1725 E'Southlake Blvd., in the June 1 runoff for mayor and one,,,_ 1 cbuncil seat. Zoe. council runoff `between David Harris and Dona Sgdtke has been amicable. As in most Northeast Tarrant County council contests this year, we are not endorsing a can- didate in. this race. '9#or mayor, Rick Stacy is our pick.. ltacy's theme since he filed for office has been the need for Niq le ership in Southlake. He is right. There is too much discord it3Ahe city, too much fighting, too much backbiting and finger- pqjbting. A strong mayor is needed, to bring the city together. •sMost of the disagreement concerns growth. The tax base of tlkcity and its school district desperately needs new commer- cif projects. Developers want to build in Southlake, but resi- dents have high expectations about what these projects will be an what they will look like. Residents should push for the best, but the City Council, led by the mayor, has to decide when it is time to stop pushing and let the right projects proceed. Rick Stacy is the person to lead that mission and to meet the other challenges facing Southlake. YEWS CLIPPLNG I� sou«�: �h� tsn�r�s �o�rna� I Date: Southlake Parks Offers Junior Strikers Indoor Soccer Leaguerx The Southlake Parks and Rec- held at Durham Elementary Set"' reation Department is offering a Jr. Strikers Summer Indoor Soccer and games will begin at 1 lam:. Each player must wear shin guards League. The emphasis of this league is soccer and fun. The and a flat rubber sole show'9 shorts are recommended. league will be limited to 6 teams Play begins June.Aan' per division. The players will prat_ tice once a week and conclude July 27 for divisions: 8 the and under, ana']'week with a game on Saftiriiayt� E�►i-bge�9s�840rT I.Referees will be provided andparr- whichtricitfdes g jticipation awards will be given to each player. League Play will be For more informat Parks Dept. at 481-5581, ext. 756., . Southlake And Colleyville To` 2 Offer Track grid Swim Team ; Southlake and Colleyville Parks and Recreation Departments per participant includes a team are joining hands to provide a track shirt, insurance, coaching. The swim earn is also for ages team and swim team for area chil- dren this summer. Both teams are six and up with workouts Monday- Thursday from. 7:30=8:30 prim for ages six and up and begin June 3 through July 13. The track team Grapevine Swim: Centel: ;, Fee' $IW per swimmer and incidd' program will be held at Carroll Middle School track Workouts are . team shirt, insurance, coaching, Monday through Thursday from 8- swim center fees and meet entry fees. For more information call 10 am. Meets will be held on Sat- 481-5581 ext. 756. urdays. The $75 registration fee - Source: NEWS CLIPPLNG Southlake changes zoning to allow indoor pool at center SOUTHLAKE — The City Council unanimously approved zoning changes yesterday to allow Snow's Gymnastics Center to add an indoor pool for swimming and diving. , The 75-by45-foot pool, to be completed by September, will be available for school districts to use for practices and competitions, business co-owner Debbie Snow said. The pool will also be available for public use certain days of the week, she said. The center has offered gymnas- tics training for 10 years at its 1-acre site at 407 S. Pearson Lane. Snow and her husband, Randy, recently bought 2 adjacent acres, and want to add a 6,000-square-foot building to encase an indoor pool. "It's a big venture for us. We're basically starting a new business," C ivk I Date: S-- 22 - G t, Debbie Snow said. The Snows hope to begin ex- panding the center at the end of May. They will rename the business Snow's Gymnasium and Swim Cen- ter. The Keller school district has a contract pending for use of the pool for swimming and diving practices , and meets, said Bill Kidd, the dis-' trict's athletic director. The district uses a pool at Tarrant County'Jtin- for College. ' "This is just a couple miles from', the high school, and it will be cqn- venient for us," Kidd said. Also yesterday, City Council members approved a minor change in a site plan to allow a Kroger, pharmacy in Village Center io have a drive -through window. Village Center is a planned '$20' million retail project between' Texas 114 and Southlake Boule-! vard, about 1,000 feet west of Kim- ball Avenue. The 44-acre project will house a The Home Depot and one of -the largest Kroger stores in Tarrant Couniy, as well as a num- ber of other shops. The Kroget is scheduled to open Nov. 8. The en-1 tire center should be complete- by next spring, said Donald Silverman,' development partner for The Mid- land Group of St. Louis. _ -LESLIE HUM, LT Source: NEWS CLIPPINiG C�'b v r4 a% I Date: 5 -,2 2— CQ/> QOrreception in honor of Mayor Gary Fickes was held recently at the Council Chambers at City Hall. Community members and city personnel turned out to thank Fickes for his years of service as mayor. He will be stepping down some time after the Runoff Elecdon-June 1. .., ..,. _.j am& val 7 r 1GKCS, D. Ekstrom and Sally Hall wKy junnson, Umaa t:vans, Gary Fickes and Ralph Evans. Mi. NEWS CLIPPV G ILSource. 1h e4 taKc O Irn a Date: zZ -q�To DebateThe Issues InThe Spirit Of Cooperation To the editor, Southlake is a wonderful place to live, filled with enthusiasm, tre- mendous volunteer spirit and soaring potential. Let's realize that poten- , tial by electing a mayor with a balanced view of all interests, a history of cooperation and influence with'the city, area and state, and a long-terrnti commitment to our community. We all support essentially the same principles: Responsible fiscal management that balances residential and commer.,a cial interests. Commercial and residential development that enhances our city's ap=.J pearance and value. } Continued excellence and academic advancement in CISD. i Expansion and improvement of state highway 114. M Our next mayor must be capable of addressing all of these principlg' plus the added stress of exponential growth, with experience, aploni firmness and cooperation. He must avoid an environment of hostility, ensuring the city is tough in negotiations, but flexible when necessary, y, Neither he nor the city should be viewed as adversaries.of any particular!, interest or group, even if they cannot be advocates. 1 We encourage everyone to seek out rational, objective feedback on"! the candidates b talking to our past and recently elected council repre- sentatives, Y g P Ya' our current city officials and past mayor, our current school` s; board representatives or the candidates themselves. Relying on s information from fringe groups with dubious membership levels, gttes- tionable ethics and unclear motives concerning our city and school trict is beneath our dignity. Let's address our concerns by dealing .*A Pe issue and consulting those already experienced in our city and sch .jffistrict operations. And'regardless'of the outcome, let's elimiriaie'thtr, polarizing atmosphere too evident during the recent elections. The mayoral runoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st. We, as con,.: cerned and involved members of our community, urge both the dates and voters to debate the issues based on fact and in the spirit: cooperation, -not animosity. £ Terry and Cindy Frick NEWS CLIPMG IL�_Ource: The, ts0y �'�] �a i_� -TO 1'4-0 � 1 Date: Reply To Rawls To the editor, I would like to clarify a few points that Mr. Rawls made in his reply letter to me (Dennis McGrath's letter, printed April 24 and Bobby Rawls' 4 letter printed May 8 in the Southlake Journal). First, I stood against anyone who wanted to destroy the values of Southlake for the sheer sake' of making an excessive profit. I believe most residents feel the same I way, as evident by the winners in the election. The signs in your yard show you backed only losers. I do appreciate your concern for my business. I have never strived for quantity. I have always strived for quality. Your claim [that] I made personal attacks on Rick Stacy is a smoke screen to hide Mr. Stacy's previous City Council record. The statements I made can all be verifiod buy city council minutes as recorded by the voting records. Yes, I re-' ferred to Mr Stacy as Slick Willy. Dave Lieber of the Star-Tele referred to him as Slick Rick, because he couldn't get Mr. Stacy to.gi1 f, him a straight answer to his questions. What does Mr. Lieber tutder- stand that you can't? Putting Kosse Maykus, David McMahan, ato Mike Farhat in the letter was to let the resident know the behind tM j scene players. You and your group ripped S.A.N. for putting a slat of, candidates out, but you did the same thing. Being the new resident that you are, Bobby, I am glad to see you J cont'd». ` I ...cont'd. getting involved. It was good seeing you and developer Kosse Maykus putting out those illegal yellow signs at 4am in the morning on elections -day. It was interesting nobody in your group had the courage to puttheir.1 names on isle signk;- Being the new resident that you are, Bobby, maybe many residents don't know you. Maybe I can help. Mr. Rawls purchased a Kosse Maykus Custom Home. Mr. Rawls was involved with the residents of Emerald Estates, Quail Creek, Harbor Estates, and Dove Estates when the level opment of Lonesome Dove Estates was starting. There were seveat;� meetings with the developers, which included Kosse Maykus and their residents. At the final residents only meeting, Mr. Rawls was present as a concerned citizen, though he lived over 3 miles from the development. At that meeting, the residents discussed the bottom line deal they would accept with the�developer. A committee of three was chosen to negotiate, with the developer. The developer knew the bottom line when the com- mittee went to; bargain with them. Those residents were denied a fair', chance to negotiate a deal to protect their homes. I wonder, Bobby,' would you be able to shed any light on this topic? I know you and your' group are calling me many names, and I will protect your free right to speak. But, there is one name your group can't call me, snitch. Dennis McGrath YEWS CLIPMG Source: 7hC c L) �-h lak(R. 60 U 0 I Date: 5-. 2_—q (o Rick Stacy Set The Standard Editor, Rick Stacy is committed to bringing stability to Southlake govern-' ment. His accomplishments and contributions to Southlake and Carroll ISD are second to none. He committed: "Win or lose, I'll devote my energy to make Southlake the best." Rick Stacy set the standard for this election. The election is abgn Leadership, Commitment and Vision. It is about integrity and behavior demonstrated by deception. it is about Rick's pledge tq ' campaign donations to $100 per individual and his refusal to the activities of any Political Action Committee. i .:A '_'" We need a leader who inspires a shared vision for Southlake andth . region. We need a leader with the strength to challenge the process'an deliver solutions to our roads and development problems. We need: leader with the proven business acumen to build relationships from D to Alliance to Austin. We need leadership with heart, brains and gpti Southlake needs Rick Stacy What about growth? Rick supports quality single-family resides and selected quality commercial development that will balance�oukta base for the benefit of our schools, city services and property values: � can't even say "a-p-a-r-t-m-e-n-t-s.") Rick's vision is proactive, se7 tion of premier commercial developments. As mayor, Rick Stacy will inherit a community with 2000 lots approved and platted into subdivi- sions by the existing council. We need Rick Stacy to lead Southlake into the 21st century while fighting to maintain the unique qualities of Southlake. You may have considered another candidate for mayor: If you made! an early choice, I challenge you to re -calibrate, measuring the candi. dates by their leadership; commitment and vision for your future'iiil Southlake. The runoff election is important. I urge you vote for Ricir Stacy. Sincerely yours, David T. Yelton ': NEWS CLIPPING I� Source: Lf pV'1�0.��.Q- �OU rl'1Q� I Date: Cheers To Ficke i-Halt, And OthersJt�K�-�►t:z; Dear Editor, .�� I am writing th>s with a land of saft Z p.inany heart.�k&oon ouc c will notTiave thtMayo" t(�at �7iOv'ed�N Lbadership is alY ' FICI�S ''Yes, GARYFICI�Ii� M' �:ks� x�• �'"�ff , � z��t;t w Yw,-♦... �a" willing to listen �'o'a "si�es,,WhateVer thes�tu_atza ,jZevn Planning a new Park. Seeing that residents including thoo-s West Beach who had paid deposits got their"electri�_t>ti+ 1 Ickes. OVER CHEERS Not every decision rendered by the council was a _.cont'd. from page 2 popular one. Of course some were noticed by the task forces. I have listened to Mr. Southlake Journal. Richarme as a Planning & Zoning Including the park expansion of the city. The widening of Southlake Board member, as a candidate for Blvd. The development of business along the 1709 corridor that we City Council, and as a Council already enjoy. The Albertson's and the Wal-Mart as well. All of these member. Reflective, deliberate, and more happened during his term in office. As well as more than 8 approachable. Qualities that are major subdivisions. Everyone has heard of Timarron, even the heavy critical for a leader representing a metal stations had ads for it in its early stages. I had heard them myself knowledgeable citizenry that sets when a friend asked me to listen to it on his station. What about Southridge lofty standards of responsibility and Lakes, Monticello, with the lovely Jefferson Statue, now anchored down accountability for its elected offi- on the pedestal. cials. Chimney Hills, Oak Hills, Meyers Meadow along with several others. Mr. Richarme carefully takes in However, he also attended the meetings when a single home was up for information, ponders the repercus- zoning. Not just the large subdivisions. A single building was just as sions of possible courses of action, important to this Mayor as 800 or more homes or a business complex. I and, on occasion, refines his pre - say this in the questioning by the council and Gary Fickes. Gary led by ferred direction based upon well doing. reasoned arguments of his constitu- Sally Hall lost her bid to be our next Mayor. However, she served our ents and colleagues. I find it reas- city for eight years, in all, as one of the better council persons we have suring that an elected official an had. She helped write the berm requirements that we have between busi- be influenced for the right reasons ness and homes. She also served and promoted Keep Stxuhlalte Beauti- - logic, fairness, expanded insights ful. She was its founding President as well. The trash -offs started with into an issue. That's being reflec- Sally. The Recycle campaign was stepped up by KSB as well. tive and that's ethical leadership. Andy Wambsganns served our city for one term as Council persons When the moment of decision play six. He did a fine job. He did not seek re-election due to his law has arrived, i.e., it is in the best frtm's offer to him. While on the council Andy participated in the West interests of Southlake to make a Beach park among other zoning requests. decision before possible harm en - We still have Ralph Evans in place one. He will be serving his last sues due to indecision, Mr. three year term, presently. Due to term limits, in three years someone Richarme decides. He clearly and else will have to run for the place he now holds. calmly explains his stance. He de - Pam Muller as well is serving her term and is doing a fine job. This fends the decision without being is actually Pam's second time on council. She did not run as an incum- defensive. He faces those in oppo- bent but served on council during the first years of [our city manager] sition and received their criticism Curtis Hawk's beginnings with our city. gracefully. He strives to build con - We need to send letters to Curtis to help developer Highway 114. sensus, but accepts the democratic Please do this for Southlake. We need positive Response, from as many precept of majority rule. That's of your as possible. Send it to the Annex building or, fax it to them at being deliberate and that's honor- 488-6796, or mail to 1725 East Southlake Blvd., 76092. able leadership. • . Please do not forget to vote June 1; we have a runoff election. The He solicits input and ideas re - Mayor's seat and Council Place 4 is up for a runoff, due to both of these garding an issue, whether he favors having three people running for these places. a decision or is merely doing his EVEN if you did not vote in the general election, if you am presently duty to carry out a citizen mandate. registered you CAN VOTE. so please do this. Personally I keep up with Mr. Richarme assumes that other the turn out of number.of voters; we only had 2,360 approx. We have people. may have answers. Above about 12,000 residents. Only 4000 of them are students, both young and all, he leads by participation, by teens in the Carroll and other school districts. That means there are a direct involvement. And he fol- bunch of you not going to the polls. I would really very much Me to we lows when'that best serves the mis- an enormous turn out. I would love to see bumper to bumper cars near sion. That's being approachable, the city hall just to go and vote. and that's effective leadership. Please VOTE! Good leadership is largely re - Sincerely, Peter Sporer cults attained, not promises pro- claimed from a podium, a pulpit, a Richarme Has AbiiityTo Lead stage, a stoop. I want a mayor with Dear editor, leadership savvy derived from Who should serve Southlake as our next mayor? The answer in this working with us and among us to particular election depends more upon the future mayor's ability to lead get community projects done. Yes, than upon specific issue. Different eras, different settings call for differ- the old "grass roots" notion. This ent definitions of effective, leadership.. Michael Richarme, I am confi- time, this town, our town, has an dent, offers the right leadership for this time, for this town. He offers, if opportunity to elect a "Southlake you will, a Southlake style of leadership. leader": Michael Richarme 1.. .. I N 11 p l 11"1"• - •- nr4 no •. 1,h ti ni nn varinnc Piti7rn Carol Lee Hamilton Source: NEWS CLIPPING Date: 5-23-qt,— 5- Early wot�- g to. en =` r Tuesday insS,outhla a-,�;al Staff Report S ballots in the mayoral and Place 4 runoffs today, Southlake - Southlake Friday or Tuesday.bet " residents will decide the. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m: Early victors in two runoffs for voting will be at the city .._; City Council posts_ June 1, offices. located at 1725 E: and t1iose who need'to vote early have'only three remaining days to do so. Residents can cast their The " gdat Y is June 1, and be open from 7 5(1 Source: NEWS CLIPPIIrG � Lt Date: S---2- 3 _ cf L�, Park plan draws mixed reviews By John Hicks Staff Writer Southlake — Members of the Southlake Tennis Associa- tion considered themselves vic- torious, but some residents in the area of West Beach did not feel as fortunate as the prelimi- nary discussions for the Park Master Plan were heard. During the session last Wed- nesday at the Bicentennial Park Community Center, consultants from Mesa Design of Dallas displayed their proposed out- lines for the expansion phase of Bicentennial Park and for the future Bob Jones Park in the West Beach vicinity. THE CITY'S newest park, slated to include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land at Grapevine Lake, is viewed by consultants and city officials as an extension of the outdoors life with equestrian and hike - and -bike trails planned. Other proposals for that area included nature trails, boating and fish- ing, boat rentals and an am- phitheatre. "The major amenity here is - GVEf2— the lake, which provides an attraction to the area," said Terry Arterburn of Mesa Design. WHILE NEW soccer fields are also in the works there, -the expansion at Bicentennial Park is planned to add new tennis courts and is viewed -as featur- ing a swimming complex, in- door recreation center, and additional baseball and softball fields. Plans are scheduled to be fi- nalized at the June 6 Park Board meeting, and to go before the Southlake City Council, in Au-.. gust. The half -cent sales tag and developer fees from lot sales will fund the project. ALSO TO be determined is the exact number of tennis courts. Kim McAdams, director of Parks and Recreation, said the plan ensures 11 will be built, but the number could be in- creased to 24 depending on land purchases. Of the 80 total acres at Bicentennial Park, the city owns all but 30. But the courts being planned are a relief for the STA, which has about 2,500 active partici- pants. Currently, they have two courts at Bicentennial Park and use Carroll High School's facili- ties when available. `' "115lsis something we desper-1 ately needed," said Linda Suarez, 1. president of STA. `Tennis is the biggest single user group 'in Southlake." SOCCER IS not too far be- hind, with 2,000 expected to compete in the Grapevine South - lake Soccer Association. Nearly all of the games have been played at Oak Grove Park is - Grape=; vine, where they are shoehor ned in with other regioaal leagues. The current plan calls for 12 youth fields and two more for adult use, with a pond nearby to assist drainage. Officials with GSSA asked for at least two of the fields to include lighting; and McAdams agreed., -THE PLAN is that'lit fields' are needed, if we can light them away from residents," she said. See PARKS/4B Parks Frorn/3B Residents at the meeting indi- cated an indoor recreational building would be a positive addition, as well as a swimming facility. Basketball courts were also mentioned. However, while some responses appear ready to be utilized, residents living near Bob Jones - Road in the new park's vicimt,Y said their concerns have not b"j met. AMONG THE chief points mentioned referred to a parking': lot near a proposed hike-ancl- bike and equestrian trail. Plans s' call for Bob Jones Road to be ez= tended and lead to an areahol: ' ing 50 vehicles. .' "This park makes alot of sense'' for the trail," Arterburn statedY�- "It would get a tremendous 4s amount of use from the citizens.',' But, citizens argued the road is not fit to handle a larger,,. amount of tra�c,'and they voiced .� opposition to widening it. "WITH ALL of the park land in the city around the property, = there's got to be some way this can work without impacting I residents," said one homeowner in reference to the 831 acres '1 there, including 700 on the r property. McAdams said a work session will be held with the consult- ants and the park Board on MaY 28, with the next public hearing set for June 6. "There's some fine tuning that needs to be done," she stated. Source: S'r/44Z NEWS CLIPMG Support is :for wid Date: 5-23 - 9 & Teas Cities, businesses are financing lobby effort BY MILES MOFFEIT Club. Star -Telegram Staff Writer Private contributions are al: TROPHY CLUB - Metroport coming in from Alliance Develo 114 Partnership's lobbying effort to ment Corp., developer Hap Ba .widen Texas 114 has picked up gett, Texas National Bank, Tj steam in recent weeks..B,ut it is now County Electric and the Sta moving at expresslike`speed-4 with Telegram. Other commitments ae. rolling into support "th cause. expected to round out the $70,0( cause..:goal by week's end, Colleyvill Southlake's City Council Mayor Ed Baker said. pledged $20,000, and its neighbors In addition, the Irving Chambi to the west — Roanoke, :Trophy of Commerce formally joined :th Club, Haslet and Westlake = are partnership this week. OrgA'fzgl ponying up about the sametamount have hoped Irving, which has it collectively, it was announced yes -`-own concerns about the state terday during a Metroport 114 funded highway, would lend sup Partnership meeting in Trophy , (More oti 114 on Page 4B). r�l never ranked high enough for im- headed up fund-raising efforts. "We have five miles of road and ■ Hundreds of buttons, NO chores and bumper stickers he* 114 mediate attention and state fund- ing four major intersections. A major been printed up. The bump* From Page 1B In March, the state Trans- portation Commission said it would portion of our future commercial tax base is going to come from that sticker reads: "State Highway 4K Intelligent Investment 4 the 4r port to their effort. begin buying right of way within the next year for the first of four 114 corridor." Fickes said Southlake is trying to ture." ■ Thousands of letters Wr "We've got a lot of momentum and a lot of passion about what's improvement projects along Texas 114 in Southlake. Although the prove to the state that Texas 114 is a viable project for funding today, being distributed through scH. A districts to reach parents and W going on," said Baker, who heads "It's commission did not allocate con- not just in the future. "We're trying to prove it with quest their support. , The group plans to packi4t the partnership. clear this is not over on the 18th. This is just be- struction funds, it agreed to con- sider putting the project on the fist numbers and facts and dollars. If Transportation Commission hew,, ginning. This is a long-term process of those to be reviewed this sum- we do nothing, in 10 years they might start this project," he said. ing with residents supporting fh, project, and has reserved #IA — perhaps a five-year process." June 18 is when the Texas Trans- mer for funding in fiscal 1997. Lately, the coalition has scram- Partnership leaders announced buses to take them to Austin;w' portation Commission has a public bearing on Texas 114 issues. That bled to gather support from resi. dents, governments, businesses and the donations on the same morning developer Ross Perot Jr. hosted a the June 18 meeting. Through a trafficleconomk day marks the partnership's first opportunity since it was formed to civic organizations to persuade the state to make Texas 114 a priority. private breakfast at his Circle T Ranch for more than 100 business study put together by Bernwi Weinstein of the Universit%dt make a case for relieving conges- tion on the highway and its adjoin- Hundreds of petitions citing the need for Texas 114 improvements representatives. He asked the group to lend a financial support to North Texas economics depa* ment, the partnership also hcfsc ing roads. The group plans to ask have been circulated and funds the cause, sources said. Among other strategies of the to show that the state has imprer can the state to develop and construct have been sought to back the effort. erl y passed on a quicker lanes, frontage roads, interchanges and cross streets from Interstate So far, Southlake has promised the largest contribution. partnership: ■ A speakers bureau is spread- struction schedule for Texas Md in part because it is relyineen 35W to Texas 121. The Southlake City Council ing the word about Texas 114 to area chambers of com- 'traffic -flow estimates that arewF For more than a decade, South- lake has been pushing the state to voted unanimously Tuesday night to contribute $20,000. City officials needs merce and other groups. dated. "It will show the traffic nr r pay for expansion of Texas 114 to a major six -lane highway. In 1983. say they believe the funding amount is appropriate, because of ■ A $20,000 video -production project is under way to highlight bers as they are today," Ba1W said. "It will show us as closfNO the project was placed on a seven- the effect an improved Texas 114 will have on their community. traffic problems and provide testi- monials. TU Electric is producing the critical mass as we poss<'yj year priority list that is updated an- nually. But as highway needs have "There's no city that can benefit more than the city of Southlake;' the video. A 30-second public ser- vice announcement is airing on can be." Staff writer Leslie Hueholt increased throughout Texas, and funding has fallen, the project has said Mayor Gary Fickes, who has cable channels. tributed to this report. , By John Hicks Stiff writer Trophy Club — Leaden of i the Metn,port 114 Partnership got en encouraging response from the business nectar of the aron An part of its crusade for road improvements. During it special meeting Wedneslayfnrbusineasleaden in the Metrnport vicinity, Pol- ed by a regular Pension at the Trophy Club MUD Build - ling, about 70 entities were rep. E rsented, according to C 4leyville 'Mayor and task force chairman ,Ed Baker. HE ADDED that while the rgmup in accepting donations to I.fund the June 18 bus trip to the Texas Department ofTranspnr- lotion s"Pinn in Austin, which is budgeted at 170,000, that in not the mnin focus. 'Money in not m much nn in. sue An is cnmmdment,- linker asaated. Officials are asking businesses to take part in the petition let - writing campaign that is now rway. goal of 10,000 signature -an and letters has been YEWS CLIPPLNG Source: Date: Businesses back Texas 114 expansion plans R -[Cs something we've tracked all along. rm totally enthused there is this much of an nrgan- ized effort,' Stebbins .aid. a. year 2o13. It has been pushed Whitley said such areas are Riding along out of top priority status by a beryconcerned about transpor- traffic in and combination ofareduced Tzl= budget and eompetition with tation general: added, 'the more they realize Residents interested in mak- other state highway projects. the traffic is coming from 114, ing the June 16 trip to the BAKER ADDED that even if they will want to get involved.' Texas Department of Trans- 114 becomes a fast -priority plan Brian Stebbins of Rialto Town portation Commission meet- an a result ofthe lobbying, it will Centres, whose plans to build a ing in Austin may contact still be a lengthy process —likely downtown center in Southlake their Chamber of Commerce up to 10 years — before every- are in the preliminary stages, to reserve a bus seat. thing is done. said 114 has been a factor in his This is not aver on the 18th,' plans. Grapevine 481-1522 Baker stated. 'It is just the Colleyvllte 48g-7148 beginning.' Southlske 481-8200 Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes .` RoanokefTrophy Clubf said "This thing has grown from Westlake 491-1222 just a GrapevineSouthlake- Trophy Club issue. It's truly a regional issue that affect a half - million people: Fickes said. Pet, but the strong effort thus That population includes the far — including intense involve- city of Irving. The city's Cham- . ment in area school districts — berof Commerce passed a reso- maker A larger number possible. lution Tuesday supporting the 'THIS ISgoing to make a bip, plan, and officials added the difference to the department of Coalition of Tarrant County trnnatesrtatinn if they can Pee Chambers of Commerce plan to 10-, 15-, or 20.000 people who do the some. work and live in the area sign- AND GLEN Whitley, Tarrant ing petitions,' said Michael County Commissioner -Elect, has RichnrmeofSnuthlake. pledged tocontactbusineasesin Currently, the expansion of the Ilurst-Eulesa-Bedford area Texns 114 into a major six -lane an well as other entities not highway is not set to begin until currenllyinvolved. TO ASSIST funding ndxi month's trip, cities are pitchi6c in as well as businesses. At it! Tuesdny session, l he Soui hlakc City Council approved a dnna tian of $20,000 and the city;& Roanoke has given $4.000. Source NEWS CLIPPLNG 1 aka. �I e.ks 4 'er; me s Date: S-.2,q-9 CD Changes will be seen in... the community's parks:, by Donna Stengle On May 15, the citizens of Southlake were given a chance to help decide what facilities will be included in the city's parks. More than 75 people attended a town meeting to hear Terry Arterburn, a landscape architect with MESA Design Group, re- view preliminary plan designs for two parks. The designs included additions to Bicentennial Park — where the meeting was held —and Bob Jones Park on the north side of town. Arterburn explained that the designs, which were not final, were drawn up after MESA re- ceived suggestions from the city includinginput received from SPIN groups. Surveys were sent to the 16 dif- ferent SPIN groups asking for input on the parks. Arterburn said not all SPIN groups had. re- sponded yet and some residents in the meeting said they had rat been contacted by their SP -. chairs. The first part of the meeti was dedicated to plans for Bice .,.` tennial Park. A large group. re resenting the Southlake Te"" Association was in attendance The STA has been lobbying. the .i city' for a tennis facility _:to mee the demands of its more than"8 , members. The MESA design showed' eight new tennis courts to be loo- cated in front of the main park- ing area, with shrubbery to screen the view from the ball fields. 'A ` pro; shop might also be addedif there is enough citizen interest: STA members stressed the nee4 to staff the facility to ensure effi- cient use of the courts. Kim McAdams, director of the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, said the city is not consid- ©VE{Z Parks from pogo r Bring Ihese additional courts to be a true tennis facility. She said the city is looking to acquire more land in the south part of the city for a tennis center. Laura Suarez, president of the SfA, said the additional courts on the plan would meet the current need. The city of Southlake does not presently own the land where the tennis courts would be. This land, is now being leased from the owners and used for soccer fields. The MESA design showed the main access to Bicentennial Park where it currently is —off FM 1709. Arterburn recommended that the city buy the piece of land along FM 1709 adjacent to the park entrance. This could then be landscaped to make an attractive entrance to the park rather than having park users drive past fast- food restaurants or service sta- tions before entering the park. There are now nine baseball fields at Bicentennial Park. Re- search shows that an additional 17 to 20 fields will be needed by the time Southlake reaches its es- timated total population of 30,000 to 40,0t10. "fhcse fields are not necessarily planned for Bi- centennial Park but could be added at another park. The MESA design also in- cluded a pond at,d fountain which would give visual relief to the development in the park. A swimming pool and a water area for young children were also proposed to be built ne,ct to Ad- venture Alley. This area would not hold water but would be a wet area with fre-striding water guns that children could play with. MESA's preliminary design for Bob Jones Park illustrates a plan that places active areas including soccer and softball/baseball fields closest to White's Chapel Boule- vard. More open spaces would be preserved closer to Grapevine Lake. The design firm's number one recommendation is a hike -and - bike trail that will parallel an ex- isting equestrian trail. The trail would keep equestrians and bicy- clists separate and alternate be- tween equestrians having views of the lake and pedestrians and bicycle riders having the lake view. "I think you would get a tre. mendous amount of use for the citizens of Southlake on this trail. It would be a really great ame- nity to enjoy nature and walk through the woods and the prai- ries out there," Arterbum said. Significant interest was shown through the SPIN surveys for equestrian rentals and activities. MESA's plan showed an area that could be developed for this with fenced areas for jumping, barns and a covered arena for horse shows. Arterburn said The parks board would also like to preserve a natu- ral grass area which is bordered by a large stand of oak trees. This area could be used for special events like outdoor concerts. A pond which could be dug along an existing creek to add beauty to the park and help with drainage was also on the plan. Arterburn suggested that part of the 135-acre park be designated as a day camp area for kids. Pa- vilions built in one of the wooded areas of the park would be ideal and could be a joint -use facility with Southlake schools. MESA': presentation offered many exciting ideas for South- lake's parks, although some of the plans will not be achievable for several years. NEWS CLIPPM 11 Source: S �j49, I Date: 5 -2L4 —9 (0 11 Southlake mayoral runo SOUTHLAKE — After fnontf�i,of' debate, accusations anti scaiid ing to Souttilal�e Couna'i tlons, city Meade 160 silent approach to,' te"June `1 mayor.:. Retiring Mayor`1 kes is the tight-lipped. "I'm going to vote;: publicly, I'm staying neutral," Fickes*3; said: "I've got to work with whomeve elected." Vying for his posture#omier cou` members Michael Richarme and Rick <: Stacy. Early voting'bejan at-8'a:r 3 Monday. The runoff wNPalso:deterrr`$ne: whether lawyer David Harris or horse trainer Dona Schroetke wily hold the �101 council's Place 4 seat. YEWS CLIPPING 11 Source: S --rAp <e jeQ ►-dM I Date: 5 - 2 Li - Q [U 11 Southlake leadership'" Who should serve Southlake as our next mayor? The answer in this particular election depends more upon the future mayor's ability to lead than upon specific issues. Different eras and different settings call for different definitions of effective leadership. 'Michael Richarme, I am confident, offers the right leadership for this time, for this town. I have observed Richarme, working with him on various citizen task forces. I have lis- tened to him as a planning and zoning board member, as a candidate for City Council and as a council member. He is reflective, deliber- ate, approachable — qualities that are crucial for a leader representing a knowledgeable cit- izenry that sets lofty standards of responsibil- ity and accountability for its elected officials. Richarme carefully takes in information, ponders the repercussions of possible courses of action, and on occasion refines his preferred direction based upon well -reasoned argu- ments from his constituents and colleagues. I find it reassuring that an elected official can be influenced for the right reasons: logic, fair- ness, expanded insights into an issue. That's being reflective, and that's ethical leadership. He solicits input and ideas regarding an issue, whether he favors a decision or is mere- ly doing his duty to carry out a citizen man- date. Richarme assumes that other people may have answers. Above all, he leads by par- ticipation, by direct involvement. And he fol- lows when that best serves the mission. That's being approachable, and that's effec- tive leadership. Our town has an opportunity to elect ' -a', "Southlake leader": Michael Richarme. I CAROL LEE HAMILTON j Southlake Knowing Rick Stacy Having read David Lieber's recent column concerning my town and my fellow residen%` I am shocked at his poor journalistic capa ty, If Southlake is in fact considered his I am glad to know that he is a writer and not a policeman. Policemen kn their beat; he obviously doesn't. ` Let's have a "Get to Know Rick Sta ses-� sion. Rick is a man of character, contrary Lieber's portrayal. Here are some items ,that1 his flavorless sketch didn't seem to recognize:.; 1- Rick has been very involved in suppoi+�; ing homes and help for abused children.' I 2. Rick has been very involved in suppoi�: ing safe housing for abused women I Rick has been very involved in support- ing homes for unwed mothers. 4. Rick has been very involved in support- ing the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 5. Rick has been very involved in building his community through his continuous involvement in programs like our high school: band, choir and athletics, our youth sports, our Girl and Boy Scout programs, our chuich-' es, etc. Lieber's column wasn't long enough to even list the items, events or people this man and i his family have helped. - ._ Create a different battle, attack a different' town and slander a different person, Mr. Lieber. Your insistence on digging for dirt here and ignoring anything that is good has' tarnished your reputation. PAMELA BICKFORD Southlake Source 'ou+-�tcLkC NeM Appreciation reception fo Mavor (ary Fickes Pncrc JrgLry GV Dcnvo S.enylE i J !y Hall presents i CITY with a •fir NEWS CLIPPE G Date: 57-2 q— 9 & Ov0k Applications are now being received for appointments to the city of Southlake's boards and commissions. Places will be available on the following: Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning: - Board of Adjustments, Parks and Recreation Board, South - lake Parks Development Cor- poration, Senior Advisory Committee, Youth Parks any Recreation Board and SPI Neighborhood Represerita% tives. �Js Appointments will be made to the above noted boards anti commissions in June. The City Council may require iA--' terviews prior to appoint- ments. Applications are available at the Administrative Offices, 1725 E. Southlake Blvd.; Southlake, in the office of the city secretary. For further information od the boards and commissions,. contact Sandy LeGrand, city secretary, or call 481-5581, Ext. 704. Deadline for applications is May 30. W010-1 WHOM �a•� . f�; a,,d,lin or 'nee hooks' at. amazed to find thrt ova% mr the .,Ivfl hoar 4.J •a ,earl I�wr�l Ilm m,�.ne--in ,r �wl.rf re.Iw.n,adInlake ,h,�,pp,.- 4hHe.e11 1h,n0 ahwt Ihc( hnarn,nvnmun,ty— xow wh tun'ly In felt you at l have,o'd w h,ch an nor r. all a wnh me ,penneaa and utr any others tenet Ilia, I—: Rick 1 have kn,wn,J f.,, cundi"unal Ill,lude that you and 'These art umplr good people r ,f rear, and vh„ I hate r w( famdr tah,bned. and good neighbor. We art f.- kmtw ,sot a murc per- I *Jl never forget the day alit, wale la have them m this co- .veln,e,tnalrafve ,hefire wnen.,,veuddenlym,. munay. They hovedone more for l te ,fiecd to my backyard vulun. this community thus m.l people ,he folkwmg lent..,.. tnnng to make space.,.,]able will ever know.' f tpprtnatou for +hat for cur —ine, st—& Bible I rill close with . couple of -� roe forts I oho gave Ism crud,'oaten red even as office lbearghle. om to use to dlnng his and rehphene. l remember think- Ws kmmv beyoxd ay douW �n hue he was resctam io o g,ha. it wss . nice gavure hart 'her em world rod Noe been able r fear of it being silt— once you understood whose would to be when wit an today bad it t be r,q,,,td you would realize it rout bun for your help. Nut only I many pr,pte have moved lam wasn'I practical. l now, uw sthis man feamaInsist stund- .ve.unce,herim -hid denland'her yeas probably mal. poise but one bddisgeommifse. Jestroyad our church ized so the ties that if wasn't was able sa pnloed with. ,moss :.1 fell they should know practical but it was what a neigh- of tMmghsea ibis would not !<aVions duelarg our lime ben nead.& been been possible had we With. I think n.11 to— ii— when preen. to build something out ,tick, your matt moved furniture before quickly es passible. •,I, I was writing on at. ..it afar, worship ormusi a I think Siena'novi,n imo mar new fa- -,ch old of many of the of artmeone coming early ash citify ovaom he tried as nrnemhe, " I things God dad for us Sunday morning to open the fear wheat we am. tome. ,reh when our handing budding form llhinkofthalday quarterly wehills madewe-beild- v lou 1. In editing the a,. ...'her which l gnmly feared ing available to may. say „d a ,cry difficult tau came upon mr and 1 had to go an groups. At least three other ,ring .11 that you gad your office and 1.11 yeah that -e churches rse a looms, ou used r ,dy did fa as during the had damaged as expensive facilifiet. We area offered cite s half ye.n we had w leather fart . I bad every intention group this I1 am how mSome,S tall boost. of paying for the to(a and hoping day morning. very grateful for all oho that by so doing we smaldre'l be It hasn't always been woos- I offers of help we to. evicted. What I wasn't prepared neat . entry but wa simply n• nl .he a immily of who for was for yea to tough if off ead mind ourselves that nit only was -lilt overwhelms as. refute to allow a to compensate it nor conveninm fa you, but you lets of help wen areder- you. whit willing to take a riasecial , h..d m the amens, Wlua 1 sell people all thin the sal baisess risk ld welL We as nit torl,caiena or'ho a Stacy family did (a us they tratr do rao less. Threats again for cal building% property or ally assume you mum be mertr yess'" done fa on. God Wes,. reebers was willing to bersofoutchuraaaf leas) close Roh Peak pup -far as their particular personal friends. They are Curing BspkrfCh— �,rO'. cites is of paramount imposanca occupied by ome who its direct vfH—n. Development in order for Swild ke to nesm, af(om, build,nrsemsus and lud lower or simpler to a lain the chants that draw as hero This persuo must be an effect •. more complcx form: while serving the needs of our live wmmmsical r in .der to citizens new and old, ltonh and mange the work Ming done at Miged to the Americo soalh. home by may capable people Publishing Co. for this There arc big issues demand• vary interemd in the tWmotm n hem— this is a ,cry ing immediate attention as clan co'ntmuedty. These w oftia• here in Southlake. Our to home as adequate rim seA pit rim skills .so will be initial is both remind and <a. liceproenimanduluawaym esp.esmisgSoulhlauatimiden `routinely referred to as demanding Austin Mrcaueralie our city limits. I beliew Rick e and during the tonne atomim to the improvements Spey will use then skips that be -cent council/mayoral usrcly needed in Highway Ile. possesua fa the good of our ns the climate. did seem This management is not to be community. .fmlaeneoasly—buu don merely by ors iMiridual; Thm.nsolinsaf.dedaiea „ccasiom, fortunately, we time in a country a division Then is work to be •,them gad comrol of wheto we err eke, ..it appoint dos. , iihin me- community many to shoulder the Mrden Regina Sanders Motion to me- rseighba The ray.'s office should be ux: active in the c.mmNry NO rocks shop qualities an evident by heft mrlyrierwedulSouhiake me- pen to antic thin Southlake success In business and, more nhee of'92. remaim a vision ofhope f. neigh. Importunely. in Ids fame. He Is .1 heard that Southlake Mang trees, great family man with strong ,dyaatenMcvlmmumty. Though sports events with me- noted valleee. as a mapr factor into children ors heve come to know We arc confident that Rick to move Me. tM sub the Stacy familypersolslly. Rick Stacy emMwes the leadership an Arvlda community. is a%troughtforward. honest per- qualities thatwill cotdmetopro- with frigidly -In- tits. more Southlake u a family. (ai- ',aytpyfamllts—ton Idol He%peaks hit mind on issues ened commonly and ,,"stun Of Is family of e.sbl. relating to improving'M quality trope fa tre future. w feel compelled to he of life to Southlake. Hi% leader- LQand Rachelle 8,11 Dear Rdilor: nala. o,k Thal', M,n[ klrben,e Wh„ahwld nerve S,wthlekeaa It.1twnle.an(ully'kes,n,m :folio ls—ble lewktah,p nor nest may,.' The grower in fur.vinn, p.ders the repay- if, alit"' ,npu, and idea, this pamcvlar elect- depends s of p,'ahle wurtes of pohrg an'cue. whether he more upon the future mayor action and, ten ,ace%norm refine. vc.a a .1, ""—W, ability to lead than upm specific its prefe,red Jimc.... teased inn hn Juty to carry awl. co,: issues. Different era, different upon wall reasoned argumentsof mandate. Richarme Isla—, wninp call for different defnr- his co unuenn and wlteaguea .rilve, M Pet may have gnaw ,ions nf.ff_,i leadership. 1 find'il reassuring that an hbove all, he l,ad- try panic Michael R,charrie. I am conf,- elected ulricial can bemlluenttd :ten by ditto imuhrme.. , done. often the nghf leadership to( the right rcaa,m—logic. file- he !olk,wa when that boa oar for this time• f. his town fie near- expanded ,m.ghis into me the .-ion. rha,'a hr,nr offer, if you will, . Southlake- 'sue, that's being reflective sad prnach.hic surd bar', ef(s , vyk o(leadtnhip ,hat', ethical leadership. kadrr,h,p. 1 haw oMarved ticlearem. Who. be olomr of decision Good laadaagafz.& sagrp workingwuhhimunvartoufcill- ha, arrived, ,.e. it era the hen von waned, me pnvnt an lash, form. l have livened to interests of Southlake to make a claimed from a pdium a p .1, Rick— a. Platmiagad Zoo• decision before possible berm a +togs, a vwsp. 1 an, a min, irrg board melMe&a a candidate ensues it. to iodettition, Richer- w,lh lead —fop savvy den, la City Cosnril and as a Cause, me decides. He clearly and f— ,.king wr,h tea and sm,• ell member. He is reffrain, de- calmly explains his issues. He as to gel community prof,. liberate end approachable, .11 defends the decision wilboal be- done. Yes, the old'gras rw qualities that an critical for a ing defensive. lie faces llr.e in mason. This time, this town, leader reprnentings knowledge- opposition ad receives their torn, has an opptionity iorl, 'blecifianry then'""try"". criticism gracefully. lie, rives h, a -A hlake leader-: Mich dards of reapunsiWlily ad ae- bold wnsettsts. but ,caps the Rich.—. —stability for it. cheered uffi- derrocralic precept of may,oly Caml toe 11amr1nm Dear Editor: our teal mayor must be ca. d.biu a membership love Southlake is a wi adsrful pica potion of addressing all of these questionable ethics and uncle- to live, filled wile eslhaiasm, principles, plus the added vnss motives --mg— our cvv t estimated— vofunleer spirit and of exponential growth, with ea- schwa dim et is beneath ou, J soaring prelenliaf. Let's ..It.. perience. aplomb, rillntsess and nil,. three proemial by electing. may. coopentiew He moo avoid an La's ddreas our cvmeerm with a balanced view of .11 issue. turniomenf of hwility.careuring dealing with the iaaaa and c ess, a history, of cooperation and the city is tough in negotiations- salfirag those already eapericnc influence with IM city, are and but flexible when stew,,. Nei. in -we city aside aclar,l di.vice van and a long4.rm commit• ther be "or 'he city should be entiuna And mgadleu of rem to oar eammu.ity. viewed" advar"rrexofanypa- oulcome, kt's esimimle Ihe We all support essentially the ficasr interest a group. Mail liumehig atmosphere too cvidc um principles: They ca'aneae be advoales. during The recent ekniom. Wm — - Respoasib fstol maagemem We enwwsge everyone to seck The mayoral ..off k cehe dW b.lanasteskdeoialadcatr we ralrorul, objective feedback wood for Saturday. June 1. We. m sicial interests on the candidates by talking to concerned and involved win#, - CArnmenied and nsidemial din. our past ,rod recently elected of our ormmunily. urge hth' velopment that enhance. our council mptosematives, ova tor- aMdeles and -mrt far doh, cily's appearance and value. toxicity ceffiaalaard past mayo,, the issues based ten fans and - Continued excellenee and its, our current school board repre- the apirif of ct 1—tion, rate sr demo dvaneemem in CISD. senrativn or the candidaes,hem- —ev. - Elcpansion and impmvanenl of selves Relyingoos suspect infor. Tarry and Cmdv Fri,: Highway 114. motion from fringe groups with Den Editor. condom, Ihe activities corsair eo- Stacy a visinnn is pn,active. u Rick Stacy is committed to liricalAction Commillee. knunofpremern.ntnercrald: bringing stability to Southlake wlnpmcn'. As mayor, RI. go ..fit meer. His accomplish- We ncsit a ksder who iropircn Star wall inherit a a,mmn. inherit Stl6 month and cownboima to Searle- a cleared vision for Southlake and ..If arnl pl- take and Carroll Independent take pa the region. We need a leader with led into %uidivi—mom by the ... School District an "wad to the vrength to chalerege the par "sting council. We need R,. none. He commiv.d: -Win a"sece ad deliver solutions to our Story lead Suulhlakc into tr to lose, I'll devoe my ex to foedaddevelop ' P'be,m. 2l st century while figuring mob Snaillike. the beat.' We need a leader with tM proves maintain the unique qualilin besiness acamen to build m1a. Southlake. Rid Slaty set that sundard fa tionshlpa from DIFW to Alliance this election. The election is about leadership. Commitnsenl to Austin. We need leadership You mar have a and vision' ll is about integrity with heart. brains and rates. nuo) if ahercadidse frmayor.If,. Southlake needs Rick Stacy. and ethical behavior demon- mate an early cMti.. I shall... shared by his pledge to prohibit What about gowth?Slacy.uP you to re-calrbrte. meawnng ! negative campaigning, 'dirty polls quality single-family rest- caMidates by their leade'h,r flicks' and the politics of clmcpp denlial and selected quality com. commdment end vision for yo, tioa mercial develupmene that will future in Southlake. The run-. balance our tax bit" for the ben- ekeliw is imp,rlant. 1 toga I It is about Stacy 's pledge to elit of- schools. city wrvices vom for Rick Stacy, limit campsigndmuims to Wee and property values. (lie can't par individual and his tofu"1 to oven vy -.pan—nl,..' David T. I?Ism YEWS CLIPMG II Source: s �Q JeA rQi71 -11 Date: 5-25 —4 �, Su T.kV KELLEY CHRn Texas 110 traffic is shown as bumper -to -bumper in this colorful mural drawn by students at Highland Meadow Mon- tessori academy. who have joined the ranks of those seeking improvement of the highway. Report cites need for 114 expansion Increased- traffic a threat to economy, study warns BV MIL ES MOFFEIT. _.-I_ s'..T'kv' S.anwmee SOUTHLAKE — A study commissioned by the Metroport 114* Partnership asserts that economic de- velopment in Northeast Tarrant County could enter a skid unless highway improvements are launched soon. according to a draft obtained by the Star. Telegram. The draft report. dubbed "Explosive Growth in the ill Corridor." traces meteoric population trends in the Texas 114 corridor between DallawFort Worth Airport and Alliance Airport and appears to make a case for expanding narrow portions of Texas 114 — a campaign being aggressively pushed by the partner- ship. "Unlike fiction or theater. no harm can come from premature disclosure of the plot." the draft report reads. "The major conclusion of the data analysis is (More on STUDY on Page 10) 0vt-1-R Section B, Page 10I Sim-Telagratn I Saturday, May 25. 19% N , vestment," the report reads. Leaden of the Ilpartnership Leaders Study yesterday that the rc- port is only a draft. The partnership _ From Page I will introduce an expanded report as part of its presentation during a ` that further improvements to the June public hearing before the 114 Corridor's principal arteries — Texas Transportation Commission, -Texas 114 and 170 — should be said Colleyville Mayor Ed Baker, viewed as an economic imperative who heads the partnership. to accommodate a steadily increas. "There's a lot to be changed in ing volume of traffic and to ensure the report." Baker said. "There s that congestion does not jeopardize more to come." the ability of the Corridor com- The 114 partnership was formed munities to compete successfully to bring leaders of cities in that cor- for new businesses and capital in. ridor together to advance regional vestment:' interests in widening the highway The 114 partnership is paying and adding improvements. The co- 57.000 for the economic study. led alition is scrambling to gather sup. ..by Austin -based Prime Strategies. port from residents, governments. The three economics professors businesses and civic organizations 'who wrote the report — Harold T. to persuade the state to mdke the Gross, Bernard Weinstein and highway a funding priority. Terry L. Clower with the L'niver- Exactly how much traffic conges- ' uty of North Texas — cite empiri- tion is the region experiencing? cal studies on links between infra. The draft report provides a few structure and the economy. as well details on the overall number of as research showing that transpor- new residents' vehicles that are put. tation needs rank high in firms' lo- ting a strain on 114. estimating that cation decisions. to determine eco. 13.500 more vehicles regularly use nomic consequences if Texas 114 is Texas 114 and adjoining roads not improved. since 1990. And it says 45.000 more "It's important to consider a vehicles could be winding down 114 worrying scenario in which increas- by the year 2010. just from people ing traffic congestion jeopardizes moving in. the ability of 114 communities to Those numbers do not include 'attract and retain business and in- the specific traffic impact of the em. ploymcnt fora in Northeast Tar- rant, which the study puts at 79" vehicles on a regular basis. It states that the employment. picture is "unique in the nation" because 114 connects two huge economic en- gines in DlFW Airport and AIG- ance Airport. "Perhaps most importantly, as Corridor cities mature over the next decade and a half — that is. they move beyond the status of bedroom communities — and as Alliance realizes more of its poten. tial." the report says. "the number of people working in the 114 cor. ridor will skyrocket." For the most part, the report re- lies on North Texas Council of Governments population esti- mates, which show population in the 114 corridor's eight cities has skyrocketed from 692M in 1990 to 92.790 today. That figure is pro- jected to reach 147.566 by 2010. while the employment population could leap to 135.644. according to NTCOG. Mike Weaver, a representative for Prime Strategies said more traf- fic numbers will be added to report data, although they may not be available until days before the, hearing in Austin. -There are some standard things we're looking at, such as how many seconds of delay there are when traffic backs up at Kimblill Roid," Weaver said.'"ihen there are cycle failures, such as when you sit at a red light and still don't get through — and how many times." losses in company productivity beaux of traffic problems, as well as the losses in air quality, also will be addressed. Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes hailed the draft report as hitting squarely on the impact of North- east Tarrant's burgeoning popula- tion. "We're looking at some pretty big [population] numbers here, Fickes said. "We need these num- bers to get our points across" to state leaders. Special factors affecting 114. the report said, include its link with In- terstate 35. sometimes dubbed the NAFCA Superhighway, and the impending opening of Texas Motor Speedway, which will accom- modate more than 100.000 specta- tors at some events and produce huge volumes of traffic. Other key points of the economic study: ■ During the past six years, em- ployment in 114 Corridor cities — Colleyville, Grapevine, Roanoke, Haslet, Keller, Southlake, Trophy Club and Westlake — has grown about 7 percent each year. South - lake and Keller have ranked among the 7Netrople:'s top 10 fastest groir� efUes. s = i •. �{ at Northeas`Tarraot's growth is attributed to a combination of -push-and pull" factors Among the push (•actors suburbanization. or the migration of people to the area motivated by fear of crime and the desire to escape higher density areas Pull factors include the relative affordability of land and housing and "magnets" such ' as Alliance and Solana. a busin. lorgplex on the Westlak 'Southlake border. "Alliance is a particularly it, example of what econormstj; plaeneis frequently refer to a - Field of Dreams developme build it and they will come." report stated. "What is critica that the infrastructure in the C ridor keeps pace with the are economic growth." YEWS CLIPPPiG II Source: c IrAR /re I eq (CU 11 I Date: 5 -;2-q — 9 CA II Candidates to face off in. Southlake runof Richarme emphasizes involvement Stacy staying as visible as possible' BY LESLIE HUEHOLT' Star -Telegram Staff Writer SOUTHLAKE — After years of living all over the world, Michael Richarme wanted to provide his family with a place they could call home. They found it in Southlake eight years ago. Now the telecommunica- tions consultant is seeking the city's top post in a runoff election Satur- day against furniture -store owner Rick Stacy. Richarme ByLI;SLIEHUEHOLT. ;:mjU' Boons received"77Y Star -Telegram Staff writer �cons,ultant votes in the SOUTHLAKE = Rick.Stacy Midh9;l:Rich- May 4 general spent Saturday shaking hands and acme. election. Stacy kissing babies at Southlake Ball- -The best garnered 905 park, in what could be considered s a l e I e v e r and a t h tr d Richarme' an audition for the role of mayor. candidate, The furniture' -store owner is Sally Hall, got bankin on the idea that his tales 696. Hall has said she will not g en- dorse a candidate in the runoff. experience and his outgoing nature As a child and son of an Air will be a boon to his campaign, which culminates in a runoff elec- (More on RICHARME on Page 21) tion Saturday against telecom- N", made- was 29 years ,ago to . convince Diane to Stacy in he said of his high school sweethear -,(More on STACY on Page 21i • was a tounding member of Keep Richarme Southlake Beautiful. Richarme said he is involved in From Page I the community because he likes _ helping people. "I like the ability to help my, Fo rce civil engineer, Richarme neighbors and improve the com- mu vcd frequently until he settled in munity, the quality of life and prop - Au itin to pursue a degree at the erty values," he said. Ur..iversity of Texas. He was trans- Richarme was elected to the City let red regularly during 12 years Council in 1994 and left his seat to w(;-,king for GTE, which ultimately run for mayor. bro ught him to Irving. On the council, he was a leader in Finally, he promised his wife, developing ordinances, such as one Amy, and his children that they to improve road quality standards. would stay in one place. He quit his He also helped update a city sign job fur a senior executive market- ordinance. ing position in Fort Worth. He said "if you look at the old style of he chose to live in Southlake be- commercial development vs. the cause of its "excellent school Sys- new things that are coming in. I tens and outstanding quality of think you're going to see a very life." clear difference_" Richarme said. "I compared communities throughout the Metroplex, every- where from Plano to Keller, and Southlake offered us the combina- tion of school system and quality of life that we were seeking," he said Saturday. Now, Richarme, 42, wants to help preserve that quality of life by serving as mayor of the city. Although Richarme hasn't been in Southlake as long as his op- ponent, he said he is more involved in the community. "1'm involved and up to speed on what's going on in the city," Rich- arme said. "I've been actively in- volved for the past six years, and I understand the budget, which is sig- nificantly larger than what it was when my opponent was in office." "I'm involved and up to speed on what'sgoing on in the city. I've been ae- lively involved for the post sixyears, and I under . stand the budge, which is significantly larger than what it was when my op- ponent was in office ce 21 — Michael Rkham telecommunication consultant and mayoral candidate ")We're moving away from strip Richarme first became involved , malls and convenience stores on in. politics. which he prefers to call evely, cpfner to a.'yillage center' community service, in 1990 after concept, which I championed." the tatty Council proposed a bond Richarme said a village center issue to improve Southlake roads. will help the city concentrate its re. Richarme joined a citizens' road led shopping into one downtown task force to mak- •--^ .-a-- tions to the council He continued to stay involved, participating in several civic groups. and committees, including the Planning and Zoning Commission (for three years) and an economic development advisory commission. Richarme also served on a city and school joint -use committee. He was a board member for the Southlake Parks Development (Corp., through which. he helped ac. 1. ,..., t , „ C,whlake He area. Today, he is a member of the Mctroport 114 Partnership, which is lobbying the Texas Highway Commission to widen Texas 114. He heads the group's citizen in- volvement committee. With less than a week to go be- fore the runoff, Richarme said he will spend his time knocking on doors, talking to voters on the tele- phone and attending meetings, such as a City Council workshop to- morrow and a Metroport 114 Part. nenhin meeiim, Wednendav Stacy From Page I and wife. Stacy, 48, is a longtime Southlake resident. . In the May 4 election, Stacy re- ceived 901 votes compared with Ri- charme's 771 voles. A third candi- date, Sally Hall, received 696 votes. Hall said she will not make an endorsement in the runoff. Stacy served on the City Council for two years beginning in 1986. He got his political start in the mid- 1980s on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. He was ti charter founding mem- ber of the Southlake Chamber of Commerce end the Southlake. Lions Club: He was the first City Council liaison to the Texas High- way Commission and one of the original members of an organiza- tion that evolved into the Metro. port 114 Partnership, a group that is lobbying the state to widen Texas 114. Stacy concedes that he hasn't been as involved in civic affairs in recent years. "Recently. I haven't really been involved except in the past three or four months," he said. "There were a lot of other people in charge: it really wasn't my place to do it." Now that his children are grown. Stacy said, he is ready to serve again. "We've been a part of this community for`, foots, long time, and it been very good for us." he said."I'm in•a position now to spend some time on the com- munity." Stacy said his leadership skills and people -oriented nature would make him a good mayor. During his campaign, he sent two mailings to residents seeking their support, and he plans to send out one more this week. "I'm trying to be as visible as possible," Stacy said. "We've tried to contact those supporters who voted for us the first time and encourage them to vote," he said of the runoff. ciavv wa< raised in Grapevine and went to Grapevine High School before pursuing a degree at the University of North Texas. He has lived in Southlake most of his adult life, with the exception of two years that he lived in Chicago. lie said he moved back because he wanted to raise his children in Suuthtake. If elected. Slacy said he will work to expand Texas 114 to six lanes and to improve the city's water and sewer services. Stacy said the city's overhead water storage of 30 mil- lion gallons was sufficient in 1987 but is not nearly enough today. "It doesn't take a lot of vision to realize these are things we need to worry about." Stacy said. "Every- body in the city has been concerned with development of residential homes that people forgot about r rRecendy, I haven't re- ally been involved except in the past three or four months. There were a lot of otherpeopk in charge; it really wasn't my place to do it " — Rkk Stacy furniture -store owner and mayoral candidate things like 114 and overhead stor- age for water." Stacy said his other goals include maintenance of city streets and helping maintain growth. Southlake is 92 percent residen- tial and 8 percent commercial. Stacy said it needs to be at least an 80/20 ratio to take the tax burden off the schools. "We just have to be aggressive and go after the most desirable businesses," Stacy said. He said he also wants to promote a renewed sense of unity among residents. "My first major challenge is to unite the city and the new council and get them all working in the same direction," Stacy said. Staff writer Darrin Scheid con. tributed to thin rrp)rt. NEWS CLIPPLliG Source: Sp'T {Z -"re 1e4ram Date: 5 zq -9 CD outhlake early voting. `heavy' Mayor, council member to be chosen Saturday BY LESLIE HUEHOLT Star -Telegram Staff writer SOUTHLAKE — A steady stream of voters entered the polls yesterday, the final day of a six -day early voting period for the runoff Saturday, when this city will choose a new mayor and Place 4 council member. By the 5 p.m. deadline yesterday, 326 people had voted early. That's almost as many early voters as in the general election,.when 14 Voting From Page 1B In the May 4 election, Stacy re- ceived 905 votes compared with Ri- charme's 771 votes. A third cotr- :ender, Sally Hall, received 696 otes. Political observers said they cannot predict how Stacy and Ri- charme are faring. Both candidat support im- provements for Tes 114, but the two have sparred about develop- ment issues. names were on the ballot. "I consider that heavy, for a run- off election especially," City Secre- tary Sandy LeGrand said. LeGrand and older, city officials said they attribute the turnout mostly to an increased number of registered voters.' The city has gained 1,395 registered voters since May 1995, bringing the total to 8,471. "There are just so many new faces," LeGrand said. Richarme, 42, has urged far more conservative growth, saying South - lake needs tough commercial ordi- nances that are consistent with the city's land -use plan. Stacy, 48, urges managed growth but has encouraged the city to seek more commercial growth to bal- ance the tax base. He has focused his platforin on three areas: im- proving Texas 114 and the streets,. city water and sewer services, and managing growth. Stacy said he is relying on his supporters to turn out a second time to vote for him. He ♦lso said he wants to see more residents tak- ing advantage of the right to vote. A record number of voters, 2,382, cast ballots for the May 4- eldctiod, compared with 1,667 pe64 ple who voted in a May 1995 elect tion for three council places and the municipal"court judgeship. City officials said the biggest' draw this election is the mayor's race, which pits two former council- men — telecommunications con- sultant Michael Richarme and ftir- niture store owner Rick Stacy. "It's a new record, but it's not as high as it should be," Stacy said of recent voter turnouts. Richarme said he is "tickled to death" about the turnout during early voting, saying that it indicates interest in the mayoral race. "It's bringing more people to the polls, whereas if it was just a Place 4 election, it might not draw as many voters," Richarme said. Neither Richarme nor Stacy said they feel nervous about the elec- tion. "It's not something to, get high blood pressure over," Sty said. Said Richarme: "I only worry about things I can control." SOUTHLAKE ELECTION What: Southlake runoff electior When: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Polls at Johnson E ementary Schoo[,-1801 IV: Car roll Blvd. The mayor's seat opened wdt, Mayor Gary Fickes resigneda ye before the end of his term to atter to his business. Fickes has serve eight years as mayor. Also up for election Saturday k: lawye*0_avid:Harris hoi trainer Dona Schcoetke, who -see the Place 4 council seat. NEWS CLIPMG I� Source: SOLLT-H LA4E Jot QIQAt_ Date: SPINs To Meet SPIN leaders have teamed up with the Metroport 114 Partnership to sponsor meetings to discuss ef- forts to secure funding from the Texas Transportation Commission for. State Nhway 114 improve- ments. These triformational'ineet- ings are being held to inform Southlake residents of the' history of SH 114 funding, future plans for the highway, and the Partnership's plans for a presentation to -the Commission, on June • 18.. `The meetings will be held as follows in the White Chapel Room, Bicenten- nial Park at 7pni: Thursday, May 30 Monday, June 3 Wednesday, June 5 "There are few issues in Southlake more important than the improvement of 114," said Cara On 114 Project.' White, Chair of the SPIN Stand- ing Committee. "SPIN just wanted to create a forum where residents could hear more about the 'issues, ask -questions; and get involved if dhey choose to.- City staff is plammng'to to `tAe r May 3o meeting for wbroadi i " the ' ' City's cable :: c khIfiel, Cablevision 25. Airing dates acid `I h ' times will be determined'at:s later date, and these will be published ra on the cable channel bulledrrpoard. 9 The Me66port114 P"eiship involves, several northeasi Tariini - r County, cities, school districts,f Chambers Commerie Ust of nesses; and other entities, all work-' ;. ing together to generate awareness r of 114 issues, and to develop a pre- sentation for the June 18 Commis- sion hearing in Austin. NEWS CLIPPING Source: SpuTHLPt►CE JOuGLN4L_ Date: 5-2-9-Q6 Factory's Amended ,Plat Still Appropriate Say City Officials by Sabrina Wingfield ing Commission nor the City City Manager Curtis Hawk Council. City staff informed her stated recently that the approval of that the manufacturer was not re-' a manufacturing plant's amended quired to do so as. the plat qhanga plat in Southlake's North Davis allowing one lot to be forrfte Business Park was an appropriate the four gmdller lots "amended move by city officials. The plat," astopposed'�� amended plat, and the city's deci- "revised plat.". Under an ordu. sion to approve it, is being ques- adopted in August of 1995, a del- tioned by a neighboring Southlake egated city employee is allowed to resident. approve minor plat amendments. Globe Star, Inc., a children's Revised plats must still go before clothing and hair accessories the P&Z. ; manufacturer from North Richland The amended plat was. ap;; Hills, is currently finishing con- proved and signed .by the mayor : R struction of its 60,000 s.f. factory, and the city secretary on. Sept,-Q,% which is located adjacent to Laurie 1995, according to city records,: Livingston's property. The lot pur- When asked about Livingston's chased by Globe Star had been di- complaints, City Manager Curtis vided into four separate lots, zoned Hawk explained that city staff has I-1, Light Industrial, and was re- spent "a lot of time" on the issue, platted as one lot in September of answering in writing all _of 1995. Livingston's questions though the Livingston, who boards horses issue is "not a high priority" for city - and gives riding lessons on her staff. He commented that wlte-th&r :. property, previously complained to the plat was amended or revised; it the city about debris on her prop- doesn't matter who the plat change erty and expressed concern about goes to for approval because tyre noise and possible safety hazards. Globe Star factory plat change Livingston is also questioning the meets the requirements of the or - ethics of the city's approval of the dinance. plat change (Southlake Journal: He added, "Livingston is going May 15, 1996) as it did not go be- to have to recognize that Globe Star fore Southlake's Planning and Zon- will stay there." NEWS CLIPPPiG Source: S0LA_-r-iL PA k_-E J_0uRAJj6,L. Homeowners Angered Ov Intent To Sell Information by Sabrina Wingfield Timarron Land Corporation representative Steve Yetts met with some opposition at a recent coun- cil meeting while attempting to up- date Timarron's original P.U.D. Timarron homeowners present during the city council meeting were opposed to Timarron Land Corporation's intent to sell its in- formation center as 0-1, Office dis- trict, in the future when the center is no longer needed by the land corporation. Timarron residents claimed that they were told this information center was to be used as a neighborhood center and pre- sented Timarron Land Corporation brochures refuting Yetts's state- ment that Timarron Land Corpo- ration always intended to sell the information center when it would no longer be needed. These bro- chures were given to the residents while they were still in the process of buying homes in *the Timarron development. Yetts denied having prior knowledge of the brochures' existence and said he was "sur- prised." In the end Timarron Land Cor- poration chose to withdraw the re- quest to designate the information center as 0-1 and Yetts said that representatives of the land corpo- ration will meet with Timarron Date: 6-2_9—Ql6 er Timarron's Center residents to discuss the future uses of the Timarron information cen- ter. Yetts referred to the update as "housekeeping" and cited three reasons Timarron Land Corpora- tion is updating its P.U.D.: The first is the relocation of the planned Rockenbaugh Elementary from Carroll and Continental Blvd. to an area east of Byron Nelson Parkway and south of FM 1709, where the elementary school will be more centrally located and will be on a larger site. The second is the sale of the land on the south side of Carroll and FM 1709 to the city for the building of Southlake's new mu- nicipal complex. The third is the plan to extend Byron Nelson Parkway to FM 1709, which caused some land to be included in the right-of-way that was not included in the original P.U.D. Yetts iterated, "Timarron does not gain from jeopardizing what we've created over the past five In further action the council: -Approved and award of a bid for the Randol Mill Paving and Sanitary Sewer Construction Project. -Approved the authorization of the mayor to execute Change Or- der No. I/Cimmaron Acres and Vista Trails additions sewer and i street improvements -Approved a request for a one) year extension of the expiratio date for the plat showing of Lot y J.G. Allen No. 18 addition -Approved the second readin of the rezoning and site plan fob Snow's Sports Acres t -Approved (4-3, Fickes, Hawk and Evans dissenting) the second reading of the rezoning and revised concept plan for the Timarron Planned Unit Development ;:. -Approved the revised_ site plan for Village Center, Phase I t -Tabled the first reading of the rezoning and concept plan for pro- fessional offices comprising of 1.75 acres on the south side of FM 1709 and east of the intersection of Peytonville Ave and FM 1709 -� -Approved a developer's agn�e- ment for Ridgewood phase H I -Approved a developer's_ agree- ment for Fox Hollow .I -Approved professional services if agreements for in facilities 1 planning process: Allen & Buie Architects and Carter and Burgess -Approved the authorization of expenditures for participation in the Metroport 114 Partnership ;, Source: �-Oer grA !—4 YEWS CLIPPLNG STAP- 7ELE6P.A�A I Date: 5 — v t"S L i L %00 o 00 n d f N Qi N y C S C d CQ LO _R O C[ t ce 72 0-2 E CU o Co Y c 3 t co y C v C. y D -- v `' s s u u t o v '- VO4 pn y C` J L. 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O �vLL�'-ro�a�r"E;�3o � U -•�:co p E y n �'� �m aoi v U Z R N 3 6 e R� 3 U y o - w u A v ccro.. owe O.�n�.. y U.c E 3 ca h a.Q NEWS CLIPPLNG Source: Ask abouC E tacy Please don't tell me that the true character of journalism emerged in Dave Lieber's recent column about Southlake politics and Rick Stacy. It's a sad state of affairs when a person works all his life quietly doing good and one irresponsible columnist, relying on his own brief impressions, smears his name under the guise of reporting. Perhaps Lieber should contact Junior Mursiif dock and ask his opinioR,.Rised his e7 tioneering skills to work with several otl in this community to raise thousands of & lars to help defray the staggering cosf$ Murdock's medical treatments after a ueJdt threatening bout with cancer. Oil - U. Or check with Mike Snyder KXAS/Channel 5 about Ricles involveme� with and commitment to children *th ;h cular dystrophy. Or check with Don Carter about his. off= with the "Hugs and Howdy" children's ben6b` program. Or with Ron nd Behres or Bob l:ed better to see how he has helped' with WY88 . booster programs. f '_,= V11 This is a good one: Check with Amy d Richarme (yes, Michael's wife) about Rifles help with the Girl Scouts. By the way, Amy norm- , nated Rick for Citizen of the Year last year n',.,;ai Date: 6 - 30 - 9b Or better yet, contact Pastor Bob Stith bAld Carroll Baptist Church. Ask his opinion.;ofi:7) Rick Stacy. When their church building,•r3 burned to the ground, Rick cleared weekly,4n;,u entire showroom and helped set up chairs_ so that this congregation could continue worship of services. This continued for more than chi R0 years, allowing them time to plan and 42?7-!, struct their new sanctuary. (By the way, „�,I is a Methodist.) - He has opened his home to many childWA who needed a home and'opened:his 1 even more often in attempts to help hisp fell men. + The fact that Rick is visible in the commu- nity and able to express himself should not be'`' used against him. And people like Lieber' should be-nibre responsible in their'yournalc�s istic" - efforts and not smear a man S. nam�r! needlessly. DIANE STAG; Southlakg: NEWS CLIPPM Source: I DEWS 5' TI N4ES I Date: 6 -31 1 — qI-o Highway 114, partnership to g6t0 Austin by Tammy Adams On June 18, a local entourage,. will visit AustIn'to*jiV_ik'aso-ns td,` the Teias. Transp'ort!V& Com-[ J mission thr upgrading iWi�fpand ing Highway 114. The presentation will be` "made: ' by officials involved -3n_Jhe:t MetropoA 114 Partn lition of area citizens,- municipal.! leaders, elected officials and bi�ii_. ...� l ness leaders. The Northeast Leadership Fo-!. rum urges individuals and busi-. nesses in the area to support the' effort by writing a letter that will be carried to Austin by group rep resentatives. The local Chambers of Com- merce are organizing transporta- tion to Austin. Anyone interested (see "Partner, "Paki-P, artne'rI"-,,` from page 1 in making the trip dfin'cidntac ColleyvilleAregChannber merce at 488-714 Letteri'' M YEWS CLIPPM Source: FC2i VJDP-7H STAP— 'TEL_ECnI_..ArA I Date: In Southlake THE PEOPLE of Southlake want so much for their city. They want parks. They want soccer fields, a tennis center,, hiking trails, better roads, more joint -use facilities with the ' i Carroll school district. They want top-quality schools that will ` challenge their high -achieving children. They want to preserve the beauty -of their city as it grows ' and develops. Southlake residents can have all these things, but the ability of the city and school district to pay for them is limited. Southlake, a beautiful place to live, is a magnet for new resi- dents. But these new residents require more city services and more schools with top-notch facilities and teachers. The tax burden now falls overwhelmingly on homeowners. Southlake needs commercial development to lighten the bur- den on residential taxpayers. Tomorrow's election for mayor is a crucial one for the city. The new mayor will have to provide strong leadership that will give Southlake residents the protection they want from low_ quality commercial'projects, yet will push development that the city and school tax bases sorely need. The man to provide that leadership is Rick Stacy. His 30- plus years of civic involvement in and around. Southlake give him a good feel for what the residents want. His extensive business experience gives him the knowledge of how to push commercial developers for their best efforts. Combined, these qualities give him the leadership and decision -making abilities that Southlake needs. We urge Southlake residents to vote for Rick Stacy in,' tbmorrow's mayoral+unoff. ..;-Wirrr r4ffi, NEWS CUPPM Source: ECK WCP-T-H STA 12 TELECaQA k I Date: 5 - 31-q(o Southlake needs Stacy Rick Stacy is committed to bringing stabil- ity to Southlake government. His accomplish- ments and contributions to Southlake and the Carroll school district are second to none. He committed: "Win or lose, III devote my energy to make Southlake the best.' Stacy set the standard for this election. The election is about leadership, commitment and vision. It is about integrity and ethical behavior, demonstrated by Stacy's pledge to prohibit negative campaigning, dirty tricks and the politics of deception. It is about his pledge to limit campaign donations to $100 per individual and his refusal to condone the activities of any political action committee. We need a leader who inspires a shared vision for Southlake and the region. We need a leader with the strength to challenge 'the process and deliver solutions to our roads and development problems. We need a leader with the proven business acumen to build relation- ships from D/FW Airport to Alliance to Austin. Stacy supports quality single-family resi- dential and selected quality commercial development that will balance our tax base for the benefit of our schools, city services and property values. We need Rick Stacy to lead Southlake into the 21st century while fighting to maintain the unique qualities of Southlake. DAVID T. YELTON Southlake NEWS CLIPPING Source: ST-AP7!r=7L1E(E1QA_k 1 Date: 5_31-96 Report backs 114 expansion SOUTHLAKE — A study commis- sioned by the Metroport 114 Partner- ship says economic development in Northeast Tarrant County could skid unless highway improvements are launched soon, according to a draft. The draft traces meteoric population trends along Texas 114 between Dal- las/Fort Worth Airport and Alliance Air- port, and appears to make a case for expanding narrow portions of Texas 114 — a campaign being aggressively pushed by the partnership. The 114 partnership is paying $7,000 for the study. Southlake can't ay. SWIMAKE ,ha c, j%Cannot pay,: $7,50,Ot� it_owes�;jk�pf���lbool�=. z' district. -for, a joint -use gy, nas�umlcafe- telia:atsthe; Durha_ Elementaryflnter-' mediate Scholl_ cdmplez,: of ffc(als said ..._. . The city has committed bond money to other projects, a city official told the school board, and new bond money may not be available until 1997. But school officials aren't complain- ing. Carroll trustees hope to meet with oui lake council members to discuss ayss to repay the. debt. A workshop of city and school district officials is being planned for June or July. W ement,'the school ; and:the. city was ion: The school; , 1.ibr3mp is almost complq d t��gg�� (''district is paying about $�ft l NEWS CLIPPING Source: CM9 TT.:1 I Date: 5-31-96 Dave Lieber The widening of Texas 114 gets personal i My favorite movie scene comes _when they lug in those sacks of mail fQr Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street. s In Northeast Tarrant County, we are playing out the same scene in _ 'Miracle on Texas 114. The community is joining together to persuade the Texas Transportation Commission that i; has.made a big, 4bad mistake by ignoring Texas 114 expansion needs. We are Northeast Tarrant. Here us roar. We are too big to ignore. . On June 18, several chartered buses will travel to Austin, where hundreds of Northeast Tarrant residents will push hard to get the road czars to move up work on the highway, scheduled for 2013. Have you heard about the letter -writing campaign to pave the way? It's a crucial way to show widespread support. But frankly, the sample letters suggested by our well-intentioned civic leaders won't do the trick on their own. If every letter sounds alike, Austin officials won't be swayed. Letters should have a personal stamp. Be from the heart. Here are a few suggestions I have ,host -written as samples for some Northeast Tarrant notables. (More on LIEBER on Page 5) aMu11 tft11 xinIt that silver —er.1 Dear Austin: Lieber mean. road — and you didn't Please don't fall for this, keep them. Shame on you. Mayor Ron Kirk Nelson Bunker Hunt Dallas f C' I T Ranch From Page to Formerly o trc e )car Austin I am vuur worst nightmare. I lost my race for county commissioner. but rather than pack it in. I've decided a, devote my life to leading this road revolt. You ain't seen natldng vcl. pal: Mayor Ed Ftaker Collevville Ucar Austin. 1 im lust as surprised as you .&out the sudden growth outside nrvranch along 7cxas 114. When 1 Iyought my place 50 Years ago, the road was practically a dirt path. Now the trucks go by so fast, my house <hakcA. My parents always tadght me to be polite and kind to everyone. So as politely and kindly as possible. I'd like to ask: ('orold you please fix this double -bogey:' Byron Nelson Roanoke Dear Austin: I'm writing this letter so my political enemies can't say 1 didn't do my part. Please fix the road. State Rep. Nancy Moffat Southlake Dear Austin: Back when we were traveling a hot, we used Texas 114. and we :always commented that one day the folks in Austin sure needed to fix this road. Well, the time has come. And you know we mean business. Bonnie and Clyde ■ Dear Austin: I like driving on Texas 114 as much as I like striking out. Come nn. people. let's get serious. Are" a we winners or nol'.' �•,. will Clark Southlake Dear Austin: I was planning to move to the Circle T Ranch, but now I'm not so sure. I don't like tackling the traffic. Troy Aikman Irving Dear Austin: I'm all shook up about Texas 114. Fix the road or I will come do•vn there and do my Elvis impersonation at your next mciting. Jim will. publisher Star-Telegrarn/Northeast all bear Austin: Although it goes against our citv's new character to get invplvcd in any conflicts. I would like to politely say — no. make t hal ask — thal you kindly consider fixing Texas 114. Sorry to be such a bother. Mayor Ron Lee Keller Dear Austin: Fix the highway NOW! Or we will write bad thing about you on our political billboards. Also. we'll rip YOUR street signs out of the ground. W. have a track rccvrd,you know. Southlake Association of Neighbor. Dear Austin: 1 no longer stay at my old place on Texas 114. but 1 still have main fond memories. Y'all made some Promises to me back in the 1980s Dear Reader: Let's fall those mailbag. Write your own letter addressed to David Laney. state Commissioner of Transportation. Southlake City Manager Curtis Hawk is in charge of collecting all the mail for the Miracle on Texas 114. So mail your Texas 114 letter before June 10 to: Curtis Hawk, Southlake City Manager.1725 E. Southlake Blvd.. Southlake 7609'2. Remember, it's all for the good of Northeast Tarrant County. 0ar 1}a11aars MOK111wt Haas eot- asa appaara Haodaya. Taaadays and n idaya In tlsa &—TOW"" Source: NEWS CLIPPING LF_GQ A rA Z L. Ci ` L. Q�Fool E t u G.. C (AA N >. M O O p A 2, Oell t n" G•p` •� .�. H _ C op 0 E — is 00 O v� c�Ea�acQ.SNv'r te" � •�.. A A N A C Vl w d. C fJ A t CLcc �. N C U• A h 3 � U Date: m C a C ...,. m •fl ^ r e) � " > a y as ae m w O mrE °'off csa m VJ�p� :z m o E o y 66 H u i oo c c a,y •oC 0 0 �e� `o �avo��me��"Acc y ` O E o A -c y o Q O InA ►. C :n A Q y .y O •'G >, O a) 0 C> Maw A •C A y w >,U A `" U y t C y r. O E G N C vie 3 c y 5- ,z n oU d.� $ c E U L. v �0 CIQ O A O. Coco, O V 3 3 u Yao¢ u•-� c A-- - c0,c 'o IT06 00 �(5 JD, U a o 'er Cc E O`0 �JL) W�u::y. a•°3ya.R0*a u � �•E� a� E c E ����•��aaE��o c'3or. -e Z'A cm cc W.0 ,,, , c.o 0 v a.E voi U > 4) '. '6'.0 A ayi O cc O O ace °a y 0o 3 u �U CC yen `�.'W in y Q � •C � •3 C y r y H N~ VpJ e0 ee 8 oL �3 eO o v U .' O 4) H 0.)C'4< Cry U ri �+ .c 4) pp W O aci .a A 4= H C u >: v, o w W1. tiooccmE yQ E cCC W pOp . C A e�0 3 .c E E u a •E ;r ;o Y �° .Ac 3 E ' .e � _ U ca o oyo E � o 0.0 UH y C y C_ A� F" ;� y T O t Cam! eco w: 3 C 7G E' U C C C 0> —' Lo4 A- 'O yE� Z�E3,. cc > w C A C �t�. r L •ev � a E.0 o a� Acc CL �oCou.a Una-- NEWS CLIPPING Source: STP¢. TELE&P-ArM SouthlAke g�.run0 BY LESLIE HUEHOLT Star -Telegram Salf writer SOUTHLAKE — Mayor Gary Fickes and Councilwoman Sally Hall, saying they wece angered by last-minute negative campaigning, have endorsed Rick Stacy for mayor in tomorrow's runoff elec- tion. During the regular election cam- paign, Fickes did not endorse any of the three mayoral candidates — Michael Richarme, Stacy and Hall. Hall lost in the election May 4, when results forced a runoff be - Date: 6- 31- 9 �. cand�ate ff support tween Stacy and Richarme. - Until yesterday, Fickes and Hall' remained publicly neutral about: their choice for mayor. But they; chose to make the endorsement after 4,200 Richarme campaign- ers attacking Stacy reached South;: lake residents This week. i Stacy said the fliers have onl : (Morn on ELECTION on Page 6Ti •O O u v >� O �°��$ W C' u cC G S t __ cv o N W o p C ~O L t en, — y � oncc°Eu CO L7 O y'� y y .E E y o -� N u - o y u c o ca y� 'c � c c N a c0 >y 73 y Cd ►U. CS. O 7 -,-E '3 0 cn cc Q' c G) CO yt' u N car'O o C Y M A QV N c0 p O •O N_ a ycc �N/ yW O a� N E N U> 0 m y t0 •- > 'n V NO ° A •O � � � E C CO RL���ai—yUy cdoU Evoo� =EEcZ e ya.=-vc 0 CD o E o> C c4 r o oho «� o o c O u Een E-•�$•U�='R�sxE3O�' O � $ co > IJ 07 E c pj y r'. pp cc y C c C O y• CU N y ....0 C O ►. Z CO Q, &� w E x y. c O t acW) n •r-luy .. E COI." N O ° 3 U d3•':.. 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O O O .� .Nr N o A. �•i .• A yin C U 3 cqs 0,aAC= ,u E cc tj caco COcc E is O O °v E C h v u 0 C •p .0 y w y E= N O oC0 3 o f 4 -- o c° ��iO3ci� c.t 'L' ws-g 05 h y� V •a N y c.: o 'fl ooG c o: u m m coO � E �.c• U N v E O 'G y ... p s ca W N �, m u m cv s E- c A A t` to >. LL u m m City of Southlake, Texas u all 1194TC9u May 29, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Kim McAdams Lenoir, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Resolution for Grant Application Bob Jones Park Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) accepts grant applications for 50150 matching funds twice a year. The staff proposes to submit a $500,000 grant request for the Bob Jones Park Phase I construction and land acquisition by June 28, 1996. Previous grant requests for this project have not been scored due to TPWD saying that the applications were incomplete. This application will be hand carried to Austin and all items verified before the deadline so that there is no miss communication about the application package contents. TPWD grants are awarded twice a year - June applications are awarded the following December or January. Please place this item on the June 4 City Council Agenda to consider the resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application to TPWD for 50150 grant funds for Bob 'ones Park. If you have any questions please contact me at 481-5581, extension 757. VVI� KML 0 0— \ RESOLUTION NUMBER AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS ACCOUNT PROGRAM (TRPA) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOOT LAKE, TEXAS HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "APPLICANT", DESIGNATING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR, ACTING FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF THE "APPLICANT" IN DEALING WITS THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "DEPARTMENT", FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS ACCOUNT GRANT PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING THAT THE "APPLICANT" IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; CERTIFYING THAT THE "APPLICANT" MATCHING SHARE IS READILY AVAILABLE; AND DEDICATING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL USES. WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the "program" (Section 24 of the Parks & Wildlife Code) for the purpose of allowing the political subdivision of the State of Texas to participate in the Program; and WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is fully eligible to receive assistance under the "Program"; and WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act for the "Applicant" in dealing with the "Department" concerning the "Program"; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE "APPLICANT": Section 1: That the "Applicant" hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive assistance under the of Section 2: That the "Applicant" hereby certifies that the matching share for this application is readily available at this time. Section 3: That the "Applicant" hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to act for the "Applicant" in dealing with the "Department" for the purpose of the "Program", and Curtis E. Hawk is hereby officially designated as the representative in this regard. Section 4: The "Applicant" hereby specifically authorizes the official to make application to the "Department" concerning the site to be known as the BOB JONES PARK in the City of Southlake for the use as a park. That the BOB JONES PARK is hereby dedicated, upon completion of the proposed acquisition, for public park and recreation purposes in perpetuity. Introduced, read and passed by the affirmation vote of the City Council for the City of Southlake on this 4th day of June, 1996. Mayor 5c- 2,- ATTESTED i City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Tom Elgin, Planner SUBJECT: Request for the Extension of Preliminary Plat Expiration Date in Accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483-E, Section 4.01(I)3, for the Preliminary Plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G. Per Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, a preliminary plat shall expire "...one year from the latest date of filing a Final Plat on a portion of said Preliminary Plat in the County Plat Records." Section 4.01(I)3 of the ordinance, however, allows the owner of a property to request up to a one-year extension of the expiration date of a preliminary plat upon written petition to City Council. Steve Yetts, Development Manager, Timarron, is requesting a one-year extension to the 11liminary plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G. The final plat of the Village G portion the preliminary plat was filed of record as Timarron Addition, Brenwyck, Phase 2, on March ), 1995, and the final "plat of the Village E portion of the preliminary plat was filed of record as marron Addition, Strathmore, on August 4, 1995. The Village F portion of the preliminary plat, %q!llerefore, would expire on August 3, 1996. Mr. Yetts is unsure that he will be able to file another final plat prior to the expiration date, and he is requesting that the expiration date be extended to August 3, 1997. A copy of Mr. Yetts' letter, tract map and preliminary plat are attached for your convenience. Staff does not have a problem with granting the extension as requested. Please place this item on the next Council agenda for their consideration. Im TE att: Letter from Steve Yetts dated May 31, 1996 Tract Map Reduction of the Preliminary Plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G G:IWPFIMEMOISTAFFICEHITMRN EXT.WPD I M 5D-1 City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Tom Elgin, Planner SUBJECT: Request for the Extension of Preliminary Plat Expiration Date in Accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483-E, Section 4.01(I)3, for the Preliminary Plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G. Per Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, a preliminary plat shall expire "...one year from the latest date of filing a Final Plat on a portion of said Preliminary Plat in the County Plat Records." Section 4.01(I)3 of the ordinance, however, allows the owner of a property to request up to a one-year extension of the expiration date of a preliminary plat upon written petition to City Council. Steve Yetts, Development Manager, Timarron, is requesting a one-year extension to the 11liminary plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G. The final plat of the Village G portion the preliminary plat was filed of record as Timarron Addition, Brenwyck, Phase 2, on March ), 1995, and the final "plat of the Village E portion of the preliminary plat was filed of record as marron Addition, Strathmore, on August 4, 1995. The Village F portion of the preliminary plat, %q!llerefore, would expire on August 3, 1996. Mr. Yetts is unsure that he will be able to file another final plat prior to the expiration date, and he is requesting that the expiration date be extended to August 3, 1997. A copy of Mr. Yetts' letter, tract map and preliminary plat are attached for your convenience. Staff does not have a problem with granting the extension as requested. Please place this item on the next Council agenda for their consideration. Im TE att: Letter from Steve Yetts dated May 31, 1996 Tract Map Reduction of the Preliminary Plat of Timarron Addition, Villages E, F & G G:IWPFIMEMOISTAFFICEHITMRN EXT.WPD I M 5D-1 -96 14246 FROM= MOBIL LAND DEVELOPMENT ID, 2145410600 PAGE 2 May 30, 1996 Mr. Gary last Community Development Director City of Southlake 667 N. Carroll Southlake, •Texas 76092 RI:: Timarron preliminary plat Village 1, ( %A.-94-20) I uar Mr. 1.a1t: 11�C '(" 1 n/A A R R O N Via facsimile (817) 488-9370 limarron respectfully request a one year extension of the referenced preliminary plat. 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Kimball Ave. OWNER/APPLICANT: Dynamic Travel c/o James Cosgrove RRENT ZONING: "C-3" General Commercial District awl LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses) CORRIDOR DESIGNATION: Retail Commercial (same as in CS, 0-1, C-1, C-2, C-3 and B-1 districts) NO. NOTICES SENT: Seven (7) RESPONSES: Three (3) written response received within the 200' notification area: • Randy Perry, Southlake Kimball Venture Ltd., 11300 N. Central, Dallas, Texas 75243-6712, in favor, "The Site Plan is substantially in conformance with the Concept Site Plan approved by the City of Southlake." • Janice Miller, 165 S. Kimball Road, Southlake, Texas 76092, in favor. • Robert G. Lyford, 6502 Santolina Cove, Austin, Texas 78731, in favor and undecided about. [A telephone conversation with Mr. Lyford indicated that he had concern about having a full access drive to his property.] One (1) written response received outside of the 200' notification area: AW, • Dennis Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, in favor. 7A-1 t Z ACTION: May 23, 1996; Approved (5-0) subject to the Plan Review Summary No. 1 � dated May 17, 1996. STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant has met all items in the Plan Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17,1996 with the exception of those items addressed in the Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated May 31, 1996. 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I „C_2„ City of Southlake, Texas PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW SUMMARY 'r ' I No: ZA 96-52 Review No: Two Date of Review: 5131/96 Project Name: Preliminary Plat - Lots 1- 4, P. rnlWlen Addition, 4,4882 in the G W Main uuvev Abstract Nu."1i1 & The Thomas Easter Survey Abstract No. 474. and the Samuel Freeman Survey Abstract No. 525 SURVEYOR: o oQ - 1�1 'der_ _,�. ♦ '1 �. .'• 1 CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED. THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 5/28/96 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481-5581, EXT. 787. 1. The following changes are needed with regard to adjacent properties: A. Label the existing zoning of all adjacent property B. Label the lot number, subdivision name, adjoining easements, and current owner of the southwest of the site. 2. The P.O.B. must be tied to a survey comer or filed subdivision plat. Carrick Press Addition used for the P.O.B. is to be vacated. 3. Show and label the apparent existing R.O.W. of S. Kimball Avenue. 4. Show any existing structures and note whether to remain or not. 5. The following changes are needed with regard to easements: A. Provide common access easements in compliance with the approved concept plan for this site and subsequent site plans. B. Provide easements for water, sewer, and/or drainage in compliance with approved water/sewer/drainage plans and construction plans. 6.. Renumber the lots in consecutive order from east to west (Lot s 1 through 4). Please note that the lots will be numbered in the order by which they are final platted. 7A-5 City of Southlake, Texas * Although there are a few lot lines which are not perpendicular or radial, they appear to meet the intent of this requirement. *'WOO' 'The Developer's Agreement for this addition should consider perimeter street and drainage, park dedication requirements, off -site sewer extensions, and off -site grade -to -drain permission. P & ZACTION• A May 23,1996; Approved (5-0) subject to the Plat Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17,1996, adding item #10 (at the request to staff) regarding the renumbering of the lots from East to West (1 - 4). Denotes Informational Comment ccRoyal Properties Needham,Wright, Laskey - Engineers .2 7A-6 M m ern F "J rb N z 3 OO Co cn N� IP ilif IN Ii off lie a I (LSE 1 Eta a z z 4 iaF xF z=Fafi if £fa �aE nFEa�iz 7A-7 fit: f S �,toEINL ; if Rif t�E����fr �� Ef 'j �ffI ct r��i�� t a.Ix pill, ELFg Ei f =i{ 10 j F =a j=Fl=, a I" f ='f! E' i EE ppa 1 c tI :Fsi EI.=� =fib f�s€ {� ?cia 's�ia �ai5�2a fs��a �iz� #�cir�?F�6� City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Karen P. Gandy, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: ZA 96-51, Plat Vacation REQUESTED ACTION: Plat Vacation of property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Carrick Press Addition, being approximately 2.57 acres situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474 and recorded in Cabinet A, Page 385, P.R.T.C.T. LOCATION: South side of E. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709), being approximately 500' east of the intersection of E. Southlake Blvd. (1709) and S. Kimball Ave. OWNER/APPLICANT: Southlake Kimball Venture, Ltd. x RRENT ZONING: "C-3" General Commercial District ` LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses) CORRIDOR DESIGNATION: Retail Commercial (same as in CS, 0-1, C-1, C-2, C-3 and B-1 districts) NO. NOTICES SENT: Eight (8) RESPONSES: Three (3) written response received within the 200' notification area: Randy Perry, Southlake Kimball Venture Ltd., 11300 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 407, Dallas, Texas 75243-6712, in favor. "The Plat of Carrick Press needs to be vacated in order for development of the parcel to occur in accordance with the Concept Plan." Janice Miller, 165 S. Kimball Road, Southlake, Texas 76092, in favor. Robert G. Lyford, 6502 Santolina Cove, Austin, Texas 78731, in favor and undecided about. One (1) written response received outside of the 200' notification area: od Drive, Southlake, Texas Dennis Minder, 223 Eastwo 7B-1 , L-4 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Certificate of Approval We, the undersigned, as duly authorized representatives of the following franchise utility companies, hereby express no objection to the vacation of the plat (and subsequent utility easements and rights -of -way contained within) as shown on the attached exhibit. This plat to be vacated was previously recorded in Cabinet A , Slide 385 (Cabinet/Slide or Volume/Page) of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas. T.U. Electric, Inc. Signed: Printed Name: Title: Date: Tri-County Electric Co-operative, Inc. Signed: Date: Printed Name: Title: ir' 3uthwest, Inc. Signed: Printed Name: Title: Date: Lone Star Gas Company Signed: Date: Printed Name: Title: Harron Cablevision Signed: Printed Name: Title: Date: Southwestern Bell Telephone Signed: Date: Printed Name: Title: Sammons Communication, Inc. Signed: Date: _ Printed Name: Title: JM- .\ ' It I X City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 r TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Karen P. Gandy, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: ZA 96-52, Preliminary Plat - Perry/Allen Addition REQUESTED ACTION: Preliminary Plat for Perry/Allen Addition, being approximately 4.4882 acres situated in the S. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 525, Tracts 6, 6B, and 6C, the G. W. Main Survey Abstract, No. 1098, Tracts 213, 2C, 2C1, and Lot 1, Block 1, Carrick Press Addition. The plat proposes 4 lots. LOCATION: On the southeast corner of E. Southlake Blvd (F.M. 1709) and S. Kimball Ave. OWNER/APPLICANT: Southlake Kimball Venture, Ltd. ,,.,RR -ENT ZONING: "C-3" General Commercial District LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses) CORRIDOR DESIGNATION: Retail Commercial (same as in CS, 0-1, C-1, C-2, C-3 and B-1 districts) NO. NOTICES SENT: Twelve (12) RESPONSES: Three (3) written responses received within the 200' notification area: • Randy Perry, Southlake Kimball Venture- Ltd., 11300 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 407, Dallas, Texas 75243-6712, in favor. "The Plat conforms to the Concept Site Plan previously approved by the City of Southlake." • Janice Miller, 165 S. Kimball Road, Southlake, Texas 76092, in favor. • Robert G. Lyford, 6502 Santolina Cove, Austin, Texas 78731, in favor and undecided about. One (1) written response received outside of the 200' notification area: • Dennis Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, in favor. 8A-1 P & Z ACTION: May 23, 1996; Approved (5-0) subject to the Plat Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17, 1996, adding item #10 (at the request to staff) regarding the renumbering of the lots from East to West (1 - 4). STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant has met all items in the Plat Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17, 1996 with the exception of those items addressed in the Plat Review Summary No. 2 dated May 31, 1996. KPG/ses G:\WPF\MEMO\96CASES\96-052PP.WPD 8A-2 ADJACENT OWNERS AND ZONING fv- -Spin #7 Representative v Peter Sporrer vv P � B3A 3B W 3B3 Ljj 3B2 J „ „ m C-3 I I J. Parker 1 Sty E2 of exas R O _ _ H. Bunch. nC_n�r 1 2,q „C_3.1)1 �B R.O. w. Q Southlake—Kimball "C-2" Venture �- Southlake—Kimball 2A3A1 Venture H. Carr 2 ` R. Lyford AG J. Miller 2A 8A-4 t „ —2„ City of Southlake, Texas — SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY %w'e No.: ZA 96-50 Review No: Two Date of Review: 5/31/96 Project Name: Site Plan - Dvnamic Travel Agency Lot L Perry/Allen Addition (first submittal reflected Lot 4 Block A Southlake Center at I{imballl 0 7709 Acres in the Thomas Easter Survey Abstract No 474 APPLICANT: Dynamic Travel - Jim Cos2rove 2354 E. NW Parkway Southlake. Texas 76092 Phone: (817) 481-8631 Fax CONSULTANT: William E. Hickey Desien 1384 Shady Lane #1407 Bedford. Texas 76021 Phone : (817) 545-1 67 Fax CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 5/28/96 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481 5581 EXT. 787 CITY tte..:�::s�<•.,::f�:4rcrc,:;,.sz;:s>xxa:�::matxu<;naxs.�wvze,^.eawr�a.�::.:z.:�e�,,,,ee.rfi::f..eisxcac<a:<:,;:;<:.�.:.^c�::ckv.�:rri:;szrcess:....:::a..acsv:rrxr!�:,w,;; ,:. ,�:..:: 1. Add to the information shown for the Perry/Allen tract adjacent to the west "Approved Concept Plan, Southlake Center at Kimball". * Horizontal and vertical articulation required on the north, east and west facades of the building has been provided according to the requirements of Ordinance 480, Section 43.9.c.l.c. Compliance with the articulation requirements are listed in the attached Articulation Evaluation Chart. * No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required prior to / construction of any signs. A letter of permission from the adjacent property owner(s) on the west must be obtained prior to issuance of a building permit for the construction of the off -site pavement and a permit from TxDOT must be obtained prior to any curb cut along F.M. 1709. * The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be processed and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees. * It appears that this property lies within the 75 'LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479. Please be aware that any change of tenant/owners with a request for a new C.O. will require that all parking areas meet the "all weather surface" requirement in the zoning ordinance and, all fire lanes shall be per the Fire Department's requirements. P & ZACTION: May 23, 1996; Approved (5-0) subject to the Plan Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17, 1996. Denotes Informational Comment cc: Dynamic Travel - Jim Cosgrove William E. Hickey Designs Articulation Evaluation Chart G:\WPF\REV\96\96-050SP.2 8A-5 Articulation Evaluation No. 2 K:ons o. ZA 96-50 Date of Evaluation: 5/31/96 for Dynamic Travel Agency Received 5/28/96 rout - facing: Max. wall length Min. artic. offset Min. artic. length Side - facing: Max. wall length Min. artic. offset Min. artic. length Side - facing Max. wall length Min. artic. offset Min. artic. length Rear - facing: North Wall ht. = 15 Horizontal articulation Required Provided Delta 45 22.5 50% 2 5.5 175% 6 20 233% West Wall ht. = 15 Horizontal articulation Required Provided Delta 45 40 11% 2 2.5 25% 10 35 250% East Wall ht. = 15 Horizontal articulation Required Provided Delta 45 40 11% 2 2.5 25% 10 35 250% South Wall ht. = 15 Articulation not required 8A-6 Vertical articulation Okay? Required Provided Delta Okay? Yes 45 22.5 50% Yes Yes 2 3 50% Yes Yes 6 20 233% Yes Vertical articulation Okay? Required Provided Delta Okay? Yes 45 35 22% Yes Yes 2 3 50% Yes Yes 9 9 0% Yes Vertical articulation Okay? Required Provided Delta Okay? Yes 45 35 22% Yes Yes 2 3 50% Yes Yes 9 9 0% Yes cc ou � SEA Al' E OWNER/ APPLICANT WILLIAM E. HICKEY x1s m" roe MAW TRAre1. Aasxa. DESIGNS wr N. rear wtr aoomox, o. m ACRES DYNAMIC TRAVEL n�rc •S— rx< CCM Or 1g1ILA "x JAMES COSGROWE 1384 SHADY LN. # 1407 WIN ro iiR trtY or ao�mn ui. -le-N r'ee'"r C0uv". T "' 2354 E. NW PARKWAY BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092 (817) 545-1967 (817) 481-8631 8A-7 r-r I T-r F S = °S-r III II II IIIIII C 1 , , CM r O1 P 0 o c CASE 90. 95124 OWNER/APPLICANT WILLIAM E. HICKEY ,_,..,,,..,,, P, JAMES COSGROVE DESIGNS „rrrwlrr.r.t✓ DYNAMIC TRAVEL 1384 SHADY LN. # 1407 w- -r b- W" b 6- DATE: 2354 E. NW PARKWAY BEDFORD, TEXAS + `/°'/°° SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092 76021 = -w (817) 481-8631 (817) 545-1967 8A-8 :r-r r-Cr GO OWNER/APPLICANT WILLIAM E. HICKEY JAMES COSGROVE DESIGNS DYNAMIC TRAVEL 1384 SHADY LN. # 1407 r� �. M n "- DATE: e 2354 E. NW PARKWAY BEDFORD, TEXAS ,:°" m �d«�.. �. ...,..r.,+a,.. `/°'/°° SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092 76021 mmmm'"rmvN (817) 481-8631 (817) 545-1967 �`"""`~1�L` 8A-9 City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Karen P. Gandy, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 480-198, First Reading ZA 96-48, Rezoning and Concept Plan/Professional Offices REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning and Concept Plan for Professional Offices, being approximately 1.747 acres situated in the R. V. Paden Survey, Abstract No. 1255, Tract lA LOCATION: South side of W. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1.709), being approximately 1,300' east of the intersection of Peytonville Ave. and W. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709) MINER: Clarence L. Pinson �-ICANT: Roland Limosnero %W CURRENT ZONING: "AG" Agricultural District REQUESTED ZONING: "0-1" Office District LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses) CORRIDOR DESIGNATION: Residential (any single family district) NO. NOTICES SENT: Thirteen (13) RESPONSES: Six (6) written response received within the 200' notification area: • Daniel and Susan George, 1406 Mayfair Pl., Southlake, Texas 76092-7008, opposed, "depreciation of property value." • William K Harless, 106 Waterford Dr., Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed; "decrease in home/property values due to commercial development ... increase in traffic." • Jack and Kelly Kapich, 1402 Mayfair Place, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "... (1) prefer it to remain agriculture, (2) could lower our property values." 9- • Charles and Pauda Whitacre, 110 Waterford Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "don't want our property values to decrease." • Douglas and Karen Nyhoff, 1404 Mayfair Place, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "...fear decreased property value, an undesirable view, and an invitation for more commercial building in the area." • Phil Jobe c% Southlake Properties JV, 3838 Oak Lawn #1000, Dallas, Texas 75219, opposed, "Zoned residential." One hundred sixteen (116) written responses received outside of the 200' notification area in a petition presented by Rex Potter. The respondents are opposed to the request for the following reasons: 1) The property's Land Use designation is Medium Density Residential; 2) Potential driveway cuts in the close proximity to Waterford/Southridge Parkway and F.M. 1709 would create congestion and dangerous traffic conditions; 3) The construction of office buildings next to Stone Lakes and across from SouthRidge Lakes will be detrimental to residential property values; and 4) Granting zoning at this location will create a precedent for similar developments adjacent to other residential areas along F.M. 1709. The following respondents provided these comments in addition to their signatures on the petition: • J.M. Wright, 1402 Chelsea Circle, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, " ... adjacent to high school and residential property ... foot traffic to the school presents a safety hazard ... Southlake Blvd. is rapidly turning into a strip mall look." • Gary and Karen Arrasmith, 1103 Stone Lakes Dr., Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "... too close to house in our tract ... High School could use for future parking, etc..." • Don S. and Sandra Boyer, 205 Waterford Dr., Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "It will create additional traffic congestion with west bound traffic turning left after the light at Waterford Dr. and create greater hazard for pedestrians between school and homes..." • John and Alyson Rau, 1005 Normandy Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "We feel area should remain purely residential; traffic turning off and on to 1709 could be hazardous." • Deidre Sourbeer, 111 Waterford Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, f opposed, "We don't want commercial property next to our neighborhood." • James Dalton, 109 Waterford Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "It will decrease property values ... impact traffic and create safety problems ... should be cleaned up and used for agriculture as zoned ... potential security problem at night." • Cheryl Bendix, 1245 Lakeway Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "I believe the city should have designated, but separate, commercial & residential zoning. We in Stone Lakes already have one business just outside our community, we don't need another." • Rex Potter, 303 Waterford Court, Southlake, TX. 76092, opposed due to Land Use Plan stipulating Medium Density Residential, increased traffic and congestion, noncompliance with the driveway ordinance, adequate "0-1" properties available in the region, and detrimental impacts to neighboring homeowner property values. One hundred thirteen (113) written responses received outside of the 200' notification area in a second petition presented by Bill Kemp at the P & Z meeting. These respondents are opposed to the request for the same reasons stated in the first petition. P & Z ACTION: May 9, 1996; Recommended Denial (4-0) `NCIL ACTION: May 21, 1996; Approved (7-0) the applicant's request to table the item ',r until June 4, 1996 STAFF COMMENTS: Note that the applicant has reduced the number of proposed office buildings from three (3) to one (1). Three buildings were shown on the concept plan at the time P & Z reviewed the request. If The Applicant has met all the review comments of the Plan Review Summary No. 1 dated May 3, 1996 with the exception of the items addressed in the Plan Review Summary No.2 dated May 31, 1996. Due to the Commission's recommendation to deny, a -super -majority vote (6 of 7) of the City Council will be required to approve this request. 0-- KPG/ls G:\WPF\MEMO\96CASES\96-048ZC.WPD WPD 68 _ _ 1 2818 2 2BI -. IAIA 661A 6BI ��✓ I i i\` A 4A1 C 284 IAIA IAIA lAIA IAIA IAIA 1AIA2A _, - �J j 682 1 2B 2C 2 2D 2E B 2B4D T i 683 2CIC1 IAW 1. 0 9A2 IAIA i 7 •` �.,1 i I' '`. IA 9A1 I __� 5 96 98, 1 lEl AIA I � 1E 9c, y 60 Ac i j i i� •. FitnF -Jr.1.r1ID -l� r• IB IACX15k 3D 3E 1 1 1 i t 1 1 Y T y\t �/ 1 IAI A�E 4 900' _ * ( wA 3CI T 2 � � 2A3 20 k 33CCZA C SIGOG1 ; -( -'--' go: 5 p,0IQN 3A OW. EA WES SLRiEY A-1255 i \ 2A5 `• 3C ; ,IV 4 2AI 3AI 6 k 3A ' ! I ID 2 i a k R IC 1 122 k 14.5 Ac 3 pp 5�p..� k - I W. 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Williams / 14 1 ? 13 19 , "P.U.D.° 21 WEDGE-4 CT 3 •� 24 22 23 27 I 26 x r 28 RiCHMOND CT i 7: ,� ADJACENT OWNERS AND ZONING J R y 34 8B-5 J �o 35 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 480-198 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING JOE P. AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM TRItTTO "1 D SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC j REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR *ar� PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the authority to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to amend said ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as ! AqMN$rit±ult DrWafunder the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by he City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these hanges should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages; noise G:\0RD\CASES\480-198. WPD Page 1 813-6 soducing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on (W established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over -crowding of the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among other things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the view to conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout this City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly requires the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and, (W WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in mooning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents the over- crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and therefore feels that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are needed,. are called for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: Section 1. That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake, Texas, passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby amended so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed and amended as shown and described below: i Being a#J acre tract of land situated in No�il , and more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A" attached G:\0RD\CASES\480-198. WPD Page 2 8B-7 hereto and incorporated herein, from � "L' = to ,, as depicted on the approved Concept Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B". Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning. Section 3. That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed. Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over -crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial needs and development of the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with reasonable ?nsideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most *4%„rdppropriate use of land throughout the community. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said tract or tracts of land described herein. Section 7. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Section 8. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances f affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to Ach accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court L- not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted til final disposition by the courts. G:\0RD\CASES\480-198. WPD Page 3 813-8 Section 9. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the roposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. Section 10. This ordinance shall be in full force and erect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the day of , 1996. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the day of , 1996. MAYOR G:\0RD\CASES\4W198. WPD Page 4 $$-9 ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY DATE: ADOPTED:_ TFECTIVE: G:\0RD\CASES\480-198.WPD $$- I Page 5 EXHIBIT "A" PROPERTY DESCRIPTION BEING a 1.7475`acre tract of land out of the R.V. Paden survey, Abstract No.1255, said tract being further described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at a point on the original south right-of-way line of Highway 1709 which is South, a distance of 5o.o0 feet and South 890- 54' 28" West, 1215.19 feet from the northeast corner of a tract of land conveyed to Floyd 11. Martinson and wife Barbara Martinson, as - recorded ill Volume 5179, [gage 960, Deed Records, Tarrant County, 'Texas, said point also being the northeast corner of a tract for right-of-way to the State of Texas, and Tarrant County, Texas, according to the agreed judgment recorded in Volume 10046, Page 1607, said Deed Records; THENCE South 000 21' 26" West, along the west boundary line of said Martinson Tract, 30.82 feet to a 5/8" iron pin found in the new south right-of-way line of said Highway 1709, said point being the �utheast corner of said agreed judgement tract, said point- also ng the POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract; %NCE South 000 21' 26" West, along the west boundary line of Kd Martinson Tract 607.76 „ feet to a 5/8 iron pin found in a north line of a tract of lani conveyed to A.C. Stone, as recorded in Volume 4153, Page 557, said Deed Records, said point being the southeast corner of the most southerly line in the boundary agreement between Stone and Pinson, as recorded. in Volume 9287, Page 1968, said Deed Records; THENCE South 890 54' 28" West, along said south boundary agreement line, 125.58 feet to a 5/8" iron pin found at the southwest corner of the said boundary agreement line; _ THENCE North 000 25' 08" East, along the said boundary agreement line, 607.77 feet to a 1/2" iron pin found in the said new south right-of-way line; said point being the southwest corner of said agreed judgement tract; THENCE North 890 54' 28" East, along said new south right-of-way line, 124.92 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING containing 1.7475 acres or 76,120 square feet of laha. G:\0RD\CASES\480-198.WPD 8B-11 Page 6 EXHIBIT "B" G:\ORD\CASES\480-198.WPD Page 7 I N. z N R �s LO n I • n i n 2 • ''I{'tQ�t I PG 1 �r.wPTi 8B-12 `l�var�fa A.&Welyt" s c �r i Ii I - I \ N .y O c ♦7 L L t r � r. m a F / _ n � / / cIn 2 T z0 L , N w � y � c.L n Q 1 �pp•• L r = L it r r' L v * Z Q r Q � e v C F R (1 F A Y C u r ~ City of Southlake, Texas CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY No: ZA 96-48 Review No: Two Date of Review: 5 3 6 Project Name: Concept Plan for 0-1 Zoning, Professional Offices,1407 West Southlake Boulevard, 17475 Acres in the R. J. Paden Survey Abstract No 1255, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas Roland !fie i- e 1 : " , t y_ MM e " �I _ e l 1-Mil ' 1 e �e e. CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 5/28/96 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481-5581, EXT. 787. Provide the name and address (phone and fax number optional) of the owner. 2. Show and label the easements located on the Stone Lakes, Phase One lots shown. The following changes are needed with regard to points of ingress and egress of the site: A. The minimum spacing allowed from the proposed driveway centerline intersecting F.M. 1709 and a right-of-way intersection is 500'. The proposed driveway as shown is approximately 320' from the west R.O.W. line of Waterford Drive. B: The minimum spacing allowed between full access driveways is 500'. The applicant has shown an existing driveway into the High School approximately 300' west of the proposed driveway. C. Center the Common Access Easement over the entirety proposed driveway and stub into the west line of the Martinson tract. The applicant should be aware that any revisions made prior to the next scheduled meeting must be received at the City by 5:00 PM on 6/10/96. If not received by that time, no review will be prepared until the following submittal schedule. All 17 revised submittals must be folded 6" x 9" and include an 11 "x 17" revised reduction. * Building articulation requirements will not be reviewed at the Concept Plan level. This issue will be addressed upon review of the Site Plans. Please note that vertical and horizontal building articulation %0" meeting the requirements of Ordinance 480-S, Corridor Overlay Zone Regulations, will be required on the north, east, south, and west building facades. 8B-13 City of Southlake, Texas * Although no review of required parking or interior landscape is provided at the Concept Plan level. Staff strongly recommends that the lot be evaluated for compliance with the off-street parking requirements per Ord. 480, Section 35, and the interior landscape area requirements per the Landscape Ordinance No. 544 prior to preparation of any site plans. The applicant should be aware that all areas intended for vehicular use must be of an all weather surface material in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and all fire lanes must be per the City Fire Department. * The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit, a plat must be submitted for approval and filed in the County Plat Records, and a site plan, landscape plan, and irrigation plari along with the building plans must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees. P & ZACTION. May 9, 1996; Recommended Denial (4-0) Due to the Commission's recommendation to deny, a supermajority vote (6 of 7) of the City Council will be required to approve this request. Denotes Informational Comment cc: Roland Limosnero Blake Architects Ae Clarence L. Pinson, 1407 W. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas 76092 .z 8B-14 City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 31, 1996 TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager FROM: Karen P. Gandy, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 480-199, First Reading ZA 96-53, Rezoning and Concept Plan/Cotton Patch Cafe REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning and Concept Plan for property described as being approximately 1.10 acres situated in the John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529, being a portion of Tract 2. LOCATION: On the south side of E. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709), being approximately 450' east of the intersection of E. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709) and Westwood Dr. OWNER: Mary Frances Frank Vandergriff LICANT: M & P Investments RENT ZONING: "AG" Agricultural District REQUESTED ZONING: "C-2" Local Retail Commercial District LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use (office, commercial, retail, public/semi-public, low density residential and medium density residential uses) CORRIDOR DESIGNATION: Office Commercial (Same as in CS, 0-1, 072, B-1, HC, M17-1, and MF-2 districts) NO. NOTICES SENT: Seven (7) RESPONSES: One (1) written responses received within the 200' notification area: • Mary Frances Frank Vandergriff, 2895 Selma Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234, in favor. Eleven (11) written responses were received outside of the 200' notification area: • George D. Thayer, 217 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "Does not comply with the Corridor Overlay Plan ... no more pad sites are desired." • Diane Faughn, 215 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, %NNW opposed, "This does not conform to the Corridor Overlay Ordinance 8C-1 ... C-2 is already across the street ... amounts to 'spot zoning'." • John G. and Martha Taylor, 209 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, " ...does not fit with the plan of the Corridor Overlay Ordinance ... already plenty of commercially zoned real estate ... would set precedence for 'spot zoning' ... traffic safety problem ... restaurant crowds site." • Jerry Adcock 204 Westwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "I have no objection to Office (0-1) zoning for this tract but I don't believe "C-2" is appropriate in the close proximity to residential." • George and Corrine Tuttle, 219 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "This would not comply with the current Corridor Overlay. We are concerned that this would be encouraging 'spot' zoning." • Karen Markum, 219 Westwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "Interferes with current Corridor Overlay causing spot zoning AGAIN if passed." • Dennis and Pattie Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "...opposed to "C-2", in favor of "0-1" designation. ...restaurants should be on north side of 1709 and west of Wal-Mart. Goes against Corridor Overlay ordinance and you would once again have spot zoning." • Russell W. Leavens, 228 Westwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092, opposed, "the addition of a spot zoning issue to the (agenda) is a waste of time ... a restaurant at this location will once more cut the value of property ... conflicts with the Corridor Overlay in the master plan ... keep in mind the Boxies Restaurant in Grapevine." • Pat Morgan, 210 Westwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 7609Z opposed, "...does not fit with the Corridor Overlay ordinance ... will have plenty of commercial property across the street... safety problem with high traffic in the area." • Darrell McNutt, 212 Westwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 7609Z opposed, "Property values will decline, ...traffic." • Michael A. Schroetke, 211 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas 7609Z opposed, see attached letter. P & Z ACTION: May 23, 1996; Denied (5-0). STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant has met all items in the Plan Review Summary No. 1 dated May 17, 1996 with the exception of those items addressed in the Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated May 31, 1996. Due to the Commission's recommendation to deny, a super -majority vote (6 of 7) of the City Council will be required to approve this request. 8C-2 lanning and Zoning Commissioners May 20, 1996 `o Karen Gandy Manning and Zoning Administrator City of Southlake 667 North Carroll Avenue Southlake, TX 76092 r Re: ZA 96-53; Cotton Patch Cafe Dear Commissioners, In considering the above mentioned matter, please take into consideration the intent of the Corridor Overlay Study which was adopted as ordinance 480-S. The recommendations set forth in that study "are intended as a guide for decisions on zoning within the Corridor Overlay Zone" (Page 26). It further anticipates that an "update of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan will incorporate these recommendations in the evaluation of future land uses near the corridors" (Page 26). The Land Use Recommendation Exhibit shown in the study (Page 28) suggests that the south side of Southlake Boulevard between Kimball and Carroll be limited to office ►ning. Retail is recommended only at the intersections of FM1709 & Kimball, and M1709 & Carroll. The plan before you suggests we ignore the ordinance. By allowing the restaurant pad site in the proposed concept plan, we will be "spot" zoning a C2 use in an area clearly recommended for office uses. Simply because Council has yet to update the Land Use Plan as the study recommends does not justify approving a C2 use in this area. For the above reasons, I am opposed to the zone change being requested for this site. 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Frank 2 24 �3 M J SCR A52g 23 4 a 22 5 21 - Spin Representative #8 Pattie Minder 19 P. « 1 6 s 18R ►CENT OWNERS ,ND ZONING (; 17 P `� 8C-5 ,_ CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS (bw L, ORDINANCE NO. 480-199 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING A , AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN� ,U.EXHIBIT "A" FROM IM SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; Oboe PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the authority to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to amend said ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as �1 Iii'under the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by to City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these %mvehanges should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the G:\0RD\CASES\480-199. WPD Page 1 8C-6 Iacilities in the area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages; noise (a )roducing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over -crowding of the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among other things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the view to conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout this City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly requires the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their 'iriginal investment was made; and, (W %spe' WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in zoning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents the over- crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and, WHEREAS; the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and therefore feels that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are needed, are called for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: Section 1. That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake, Texas, passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby amended so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed nd amended as shown and described below: Being aA; acre tract of land situated in the Jahn:A�-;Freeman-°Surveyi�i4i, r� t G:\0RD\CASES\480-199. WPD Page 2 8C-7 a , and more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A" am--h'mh'rerm.'� incorporated herein, from to , as depicted on the approved Concept Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B". Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning. Section 3. That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed. Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both present, conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over -crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial needs and development f the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with reasonable onsideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the articular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said tract or tracts of land described herein. Section 7. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Section 8. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances `fecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to �h accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted G:\ORD\CASES\480-199.WPD Page 3 8C-8 ntil final disposition by the courts. Section 9. The City Secretary ryof the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (l 0) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. Section 10. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. 9 PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the day of , 1996. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the day of , 1996. MAYOR G:\0RD\CASES\480-199. WPD Page 4 8C-9 ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY DATE: ADOPTED:_ �FECTIVE: G:\ORD\CASES\480-199.WPD gC- I O Page 5 EXHIBIT "A" BEGINNING AT A 1/20 IRON PIN FOUND IN THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD (F.M. HIGHWAY 1709), FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, JOHN A. FREEMAN NO. 529 ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO.THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRfiNT COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE 2473, PLAT RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID R.O.W. TO A 1/2" IRON PIN SET FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID POINT ALSO BEING LOCATED IN THE WEST LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN OEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 3926, PAGE 504. DEED RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST 220.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 3926, PAGE 504, TO A 1/2" IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST 214.78 FEET, TO A 1/2" IRON SET IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, JOHN A. FREEMAN NO. 529 ADDITION FOR THE fHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; %WNCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 222.55 FEET,ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, JOHN A FREEMAN NO. 529 ADDITION TO THE POINV OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.10 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. GAORMCASEM480-199.WPD I 8C-11 Page 6 EXHIBIT "B" 5 ' � • • ��rr • rr r pl2;,�7F4�� a ¢ as •tln nn ou !!I a till s = Qa lit y L$ R • 't j11�F 7a QI P vv ............. rT G:\ORD\CASES\480-199.WPD, Co Paso 7 m m...»W..T•eD eY�!>'X am•o .wwMIIM Pn t7o9 50UMAKE BLVD. °o I I IE'fl w t �E C ••1~" e ....... .................... .................................. _ ._. _.._.._.. _.._. _.aacT_. _.._.._.. _.._.._.._.._.. _.._.._.._..y t..._.._.._.._.._.._.._. . VILLSGE GEHTH2 DRIVE H1Ir[ m11Q I '10 •GM � TM OMH/Q 0.'/.OgeR (A. w� mr rr .a> j j I� • u�v'T vR. �T RTGT. 1 8C-12 City of Southiake, Texas I CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY 1 No: ZA 96- 53 Review No: Two Date of Review: 5/31/96 Project Name: --Concept Plan for C-2 Zoning - Cotton Patch Cafe 1.10 Ac In the John A Freeman Survey Abst. #529 proposed Lot 3, John A Freeman No 529 Addition ARCHITECT: too _111*71 " .� , CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 5/28196 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481-5581, EXT. 787. 1. Delete "Site" from the plan type indicated in the title. The Title should reflect "Concept Plan for..." 2. Correct the location of the P.O.B. labeled on the graphic. According to the legal description, the V) P.O.B. should be shown at the northwest corner of proposed Lot 3. The following changes are needed with regard to "Provide" bufferyards: A. The north bufferyard requires that the shrubs planted obtain a mature height of three feet (T) or greater and be planted at a minimum spacing of thirty inches (30") on center continuous along all paved edges of the parking or drive areas located between the R.O.W. and the front building line. The applicant has proposed approximately double shrub plantings within this bufferyard. B. The south bufferyard requires a minimum 10' wide type `B' bufferyard. The applicant has provided a 5' wide bufferyard with type `B' plantings. 4. The following changes are needed with regard to proposed points of ingress and egress: A. The minimum spacing required between full access drives and limited access drives intersecting F.M. 1709 is 250'. 1) The spacing between the proposed limited access driveway on this site and the existing driveway located on the adjacent "General Office Site" is approximately 194'. 2) The spacing between the proposed limited access driveway on this site and the existing residential gravel driveway east of the site is approximately 62.3'. r B. A minimum driveway throat depth of 100' is required for traffic stacking. The right-in/right- out driveway on the east portion of the site has driveway stacking depth of 39.5' 8C-13 City of Southlake, Texas L C. The proposed right-in/right-out driveway does not meet the geometry requirements of the Driveway Ordinance No. 634. See Appendix 5 attached showing the required geometry. The zoning request for this site will result in a split tract zoning. The adjoining office site to the south, proposed for 0-1 zoning has been withdrawn from consideration at the request of the applicant. * Building articulation requirements will not be reviewed at the Concept Plan level. This issue will be addressed upon review of the Site Plans. Please note that vertical and horizontal building articulation meeting the requirements of Ordinance 480-5, Corridor Overlay Zone Regulations, will be required on the north, east and west proposed building facades of the Cotton Patch Cafe Site, and the north, east, south and west proposed building facades of the General Office Site. * Although no review of required parking or interior landscape is provided at the Concept Plan level, staff strongly recommends that the lot be evaluated for compliance with the off-street parking requirements per Ord. 480, Section 35, and the interior landscape area requirements per the Landscape Ordinance No. 544 prior to preparation of any site plans. The applicant should be aware that all areas intended for vehicular use must be of an all weather surface material in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and all fire lanes must be per the City Fire Department. * It appears that this property lies within the 65 'LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479. * The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit, a plat must be processed through the City and recorded in the County Plat Records, a site plan, landscape plan, and irrigation plan along with the building plans must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees. Please be aware that any change of tenantlowners with a request for a new C.O. will require that all parking areas meet the "all weather surface" requirement in the Zoning Ordinance. All fire lanes must be per the City of Southlake Fire Department. * The applicant should be aware that new submittals for the next scheduled meeting must be received at the City by 5:00 PM on 6/11/96. If not received by that time, no review will be prepared until the following submittal schedule. All 17 revised submittals must be folded 6" x 9" and include an 11 " z 17" revised reduction. P & ZAMOM May 23, 1996; Denied (5-0). Denotes Informational Comment cc: Cotton Patch Cafe, Inc. M & P Investments ,.fAppendix 5 of The Driveway Ordinance No.634 G-X V\96\96-053CP.2 8C-14 These appendices are not considered a past of this ordinanl+e and may be revised or updated as necessary by the Director. SC_._ ...... — June 20 1995 APPENDIX 5 Right -in / Right -out Driveway Design (Limited Access) 8C-15 .N...iuT sNye M.1 W _ 8C-16 SWOON Aw COVE W.� City of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 30, 1996 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary SUBJECT: Resolution No. 96-28, Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tern and Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Resolution No. 96-28 allows for the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tern and Deputy Mayor Pro Tern as per Article 2.07 of the City Charter, which reads, "At the first meeting after each general election or general election run-off, if any, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Mayor shall, with the approval of the Council, appoint one of the Councilmembers as Mayor Pro Tern and one as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem who shall hold their offices for one (1) year. The Deputy Mayor Pro Tern shall perform the duties of Mayor, in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem." This item will be discussed in executive session whereby a recommendation will be made by the Mayor then acted upon in open session. you have questions, or wish to discuss this please do not hesitate to contact me. /sl IV4 .. �� l�/ City of Southlake, Texas ell RESOLUTION NO. 96-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MAYOR PRO TEM AND A DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2.07 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, A Home Rule Charter was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter Election on April 4, 1987; and, WHEREAS, Article 2.07 of the Charter allows for the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem who shall perform the duties of the Mayor in case of the absence or disability of the Mayor; and, WHEREAS, on January 21, 1995, a Charter Amendment Election was held in which Article 2.07 was amended to include the appointment of a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem who shall perform the duties of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in case of the absence or disability of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem; and, WHEREAS, the term of office for Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem shall be one (1) year, according to Article 2.07; now, ,iEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. All the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this Resolution as if copied in its entirety. Section 2. Effective immediately, the Mayor has appointed, with the approval of the City Council, Councilmember to serve. as Mayor Pro Tem, who shall hold office for One (1) year; and, Councilmember to serve as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, who shall also hold office for one (1) year. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 1996. Resolution No. 96-28 gage two CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY: ATTEST: Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary