1965-08-03 Regular CC Meeting
Council Meetin
City of Southlake, Texas
August 3, 1965, 7:30 p.m.
1 The Meeting was ng s opened by Mayor Paul Schell. Councilmen answer-
ing roll call were J. L. Clow, W. H. Crumbaker, J. J. Carlile,
J. D. Cate, Earl Williams. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Bill
May, Lanny Tate, Weldon Fewell, James Winfrey, Art Clifton and
Mr. Red Whaley, Irvin;, Texas. Other members of Southlake
administrative committee were G. W. Har;adine, chairman of
Zoning and Planning, John Quinn, chairman of Board of Adjust-
ments, Frank Denton, Water Commission, and Keller Austin, City
Marshal.
Mayor Schell called for reading of minutes of the previous meeting
which were approved as read. He then asked Mr. Whaley to state
his business.
Mr. Whaley explained at great length that he had purchased cer-
tain land, and had diligently tried to find the proper person
to learn whether or not there were building ordinances and
zoning ordinances in the community. Having failed to"obtain
information other than that he could do what he chose, he. im-
' mediately started construction of a building, to house his
merchandise which constituted largely antique articles of
various and sundry nature.
Upon the day prior to the meeting of Council, Mr. Whaley had
been instructed by Southlake officials to cease the construction
because he was in violation of the city's requirements pertain-
ing to building and zoning.
' Mr. Whaley had at considerable expense to himself discontinued
the construction work and was now pleading that the city ;rant
his request for re-zoning and allow him to obtain the necessary
permit to continue his operation. He re-emphasized his willing-
ness to cooperate with the city.
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Mayor Schell informed Mr. Whaley that his problem would have to ■
be referred to the Committee on Zoning and Planning before
Council could take action. Mr. Whaley expressed his willingness, '
however, but further stated that such a delay would be of
tremendous hurt inasmuch as he had mailed some 500 cards
announcing an opening date of August 15.
Whereupon there came a general discussion as to the pros and
cons of this man's problem. Mr. G. W. Hargadine, chairman of
the committee to which this matter would be referred, being
present, asked that the council consider the :natter of by-
passing his committee and take immediate action. Mr. Hargadine
spoke in behalf of Mr. ~4haley's problem and expressed confidence
that he would operate his business in an orderly fashion and
cooperate in every way with city rules and regulations. After
further discussion, Councilman J. D. Cate made the following
motion:
That the usual committee action be by-passed and the construction
allowed to continue after Mr. 14haley obtained the necessary
building permit from Mr. Frank Denton and that the land be
considered re-zoned for commercial use for the purposes afore-
mentioned, i.e., the sale of antiques, same not to be wrecked
cars or other unusable w1hole or pieces of merchandise classified
as junk; that all merchandise be stored within the building
for specific articles on display for advertising purposes;
that the business be operated in an orderly fashion in every
respect; that this zoning shall apply only to this specific
business and that any change thereof must be considered in
advance by the proper authorities of the city. ,
This motion was discussed generally and when all concerned
were satisfied with the wording, J. J. Carlile seconded the '
motion and it carried.
Art Clifton was then invited to state his business, and this
I; had to do with obtaa.nan~ a permit for certain changes and
j addition: in his grocery store. He was referred to Mr. Frank
I Denton.
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Lannie Tate asked that, the City consider his request for annex-
ation. Vince the land under consideration did not join the
city directly, Lannie was told to contact Mr. Ben McClure for
further information.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mayf discussed the possibility of being
annexed to the city in order to be enrolled in the water pro-
gram which is underway. There was no decision made by them
in this re and .
Mention was made of a trailer moved in by J. A. Watson. Also
mentioned was the status of the trailer park suit vs. James C.
Bloods. He was reportedly engaged in seeking new trailers in
spite of the restraining order issued.
Mention was made that the deadline for water hydrants could be
extended until a contract was actually awarded. The purchase
of land for the well-site was held for the time being. Ordinance
No. 133 for annexation of land owned by Grady Lee Foster and
wife was read. On motion of J. L. Clow, seconded by Earl Williams,
this ordinance was approved and signed by the Mayor and Secre-
tary.
Other matters up for discussion were city ~ limit sil-ns, speed
limit signs and the possibility of securing a new Civil Defense
Director, with Mr. Crumbaker remaining as head of the communi-
cations part of the program.
Councilman Earl Williams made the suggestion that the city pay
its outstanding bills, which was unanimously approved as was
the request for adjournment by J. D. Cate.
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