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1993-10-05CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 667 NORTH CARROLL AVENUE, SOUTHLAKE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1993 MINUTES COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor, Gary Fickes; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Barry Emerson. Members: W. Ralph Evans, Stephen Apple, Andy Wambsganss and Jon Michael Franks. COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Farrier CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Deputy Director of Public Safety, Police Services, Malcolm Jackson; Deputy Director of Public Safety, Fire Services, Jerry Williams; Director of Community Development, Greg Last; Director of Finance; LouAnn Heath; Director of Public Works, Bob Whitehead; Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Shana Rice, Assistant to the City Manager; Eddie Cheatham, City Engineer; Tom Elgin, City Planner; E. Allen Taylor Jr., City Attorney; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary. INVOCATION: Councilmember W. Ralph Evans. WORK SESSION: The Work Session began at 6:30 p.m., where Councilmembers and Staff present were able to review agenda items for tonight's meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by Mayor Gary Fickes. Agenda Item #1-B, Executive Session Mayor Fickes advised the audience that Council would be going into executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigations, to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property, and to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officials, and regarding the deployment of specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:05 p.m. Council returned to open session at 7:35 p.m. Agenda Item #1-C, Action Necessary/Executive Session No action was necessary as the result of the executive session. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page two Acenda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes- September 21, 1993 The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on September 21, 1993, were approved as presented. Motion: Emerson Second: Evans Ayes: Emerson, Evans, Apple, Franks, Fickes Nays: None Abstention: Wambsganss Approved: 5-0-1 Agenda Item #3, Mayor's Report Mayor Fickes reported on September 28, and 29, 1993, the City Manager, Curtis Hawk, LouAnn Heath, Director of Finance, Councilmember Barry Emerson, a representative of First Southwest, and himself, went to New York to meet with Moody's Investment Service, Inc., and Standard and Poor's Corporation, in regard to the city's bond rating. Fickes stated he felt it was a positive meeting, as the city exceeded its projections of the earlier trip. Acenda Item #4, City Manager's Report Curtis Hawk announced that the City has been notified by Texas Department of Transportation, that approval has been authorized for the release of funds for right-of-way acquisition along SH 114, as requested by a delegation from the city who went before the Texas Transportation Commission on July 29, 1993. The Commission also authorized SH 114, to the Dallas County line for development to include advanced planning through the determination of right-of- way, including necessary route and environmental studies, and public hearing requirements. enda Item #5 Consent Agenda The consent agenda consisted of Item #5-A, Authorizing the City Manager to serve on the Carroll ISD Long Range Planning Committee. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda, item #5-A, as presented. Motion: Wambsganss Second: Franks Ayes: Wambsganss, Franks, Emerson, Evans, Apple, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote Agenda Item #6, Pubic Forum No items were presented during the public forum. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page three The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, presented this agenda item stating Mr. David Callahan of 2411 Taylor Street, Southlake, has requested a permit to operate a one day shooting range for BB guns and bows and arrows for the Cub Scout Pack #507. Mr. Callahan is aware of the ordinance which prohibits the discharge of a weapon designed as an air projectile, air rifle, etc., that uses compressed air or gas. He is also aware of the provision of the ordinance that authorizes certain activities if a permit is first obtained from the City Council. Director of Public Safety, Billy Campbell, indicated that the request by Mr. Callahan is reasonable and should be of no problem insofar as public safety is concerned. This is the first permit under the Firearms Ordinance No. 527, that has come before the City Council. Mr. David Callahan was present during the work session and answered questions for City Council, and indicated they would like the permit for October 30, 1993, or November 6, in the event of rain on the 30th. The permitted location for the range will be behind Johnson Elementary on North Carroll Avenue. !1' Motion was made to approve the request for a one day shooting range as noted above. Motion: Apple Second: Emerson Ayes: Apple, Emerson, Franks, Evans, Wambsganss, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, stated during the Budget work sessions for FY 93-94, Council approved the TMRS Buy -Back provision. In order to make the option official, the Council must adopt an ordinance approving the option. This option allows the employee to recoup credit for previous city service in TMRS by redepositing the amount previously withdrawn plus a 5% per year withdrawal fee. The City becomes obligated for matching the employee contribution at retirement. Forfeited service that is purchased under this provision is once again included in the creditable service needed by an employee to qualify for a retirement benefit. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. .�^ Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page four Agenda Item #7-A. Continued Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 593, 2nd reading, TMRS Buy -Back Provision. Motion: Emerson Second: Apple Mayor Fickes read the caption of Ordinance No. 593. Ayes: Emerson, Apple, Evans, Franks, Wambsganss, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote Agenda Item #7-B. Ordinance No. 594. 2nd reading. Cable Rate Regulation. The City Manager presented this item, stating the Cable Rate Regulation ordinance that is being considered for second reading, is necessary in connection with becoming certified by the FCC to regulate basic cable rates. The City Attorney's office has prepared the certification application form for the City, which was received by the FCC on September 1. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. le�� Motion was made presented. Motion: Emerson Second: Franks Mayor Fickes Ayes: Emerson, Nays: None to approve Ordinance No. 594, 2nd reading, as read the caption of Ordinance No. 594. Franks, Wambsganss, Evans, Apple, Fickes Approved: 6-0 vote Agenda Item #8-A, Ordinance No. 480-96, 1st reading (ZA 93-69) Ordinance No. 480-96, 1st reading (ZA 93-69) is a rezoning request for 1.0 acre being a portion of 1.959 acres, situated in the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 2B3C, being revised to Lot 3, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition. Existing zoning is "AG" Agricultural, with requested zoning of "SF -IA" Single Family Residential District. Owner/Applicant: Richard and Debbie Garrett. The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, noted four (4) notices were sent to property owners within 200' and one (1) response was received from Thomas Watson, 286 Lilac Lane, who is in favor of the request. On September 23, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 6-0 vote. r- Mr. Richard Garrett, was present to answer questions for Council. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page five Agenda Item #8-A. Continued Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 480-96, 1st reading, as requested. Motion: Franks Second: Evans Mayor Fickes read the caption of Ordinance No. 480-96. Ayes: Franks, Evans, Apple, Wambsganss, Emerson, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote Agenda Item #8-B Ordinance No. 480-97, 1st reading (ZA 93-70). Ordinance No. 480-97, 1st reading, is a rezoning request for 0.959 acres being a portion of 1.959 acres situated in the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 2B3C, being revised to Lot 4, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition. Existing zoning is "AG" Agricultural with a requested zoning of "SF-20B" Single Family Residential District. Owner/Applicant: Richard and Debbie Garrett. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted this proposed lot is the site of the Garrett's existing home. They have requested this zoning so that the existing home will be conforming with the 1,500 square feet minimum rather than the 1,800 square feet in the "SF- 30" District. Kirk Fuqua with Tarrant County Health Department has approved this existing septic system with the proposed lot size and configuration. Again, four (4) notices were sent to property owners within 200' and Mr. Thomas Watson, 286 Lilac Lane, responded in favor of the request. Motion was made to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 480-97, as presented. Motion: Wambsganss Second: Emerson Mayor Gary Fickes read the caption of Ordinance No. 480-97. Ayes: Wambsganss, Apple, Evans, Franks, Emerson, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote ZA 93-71, Plat Showing of Lot 3 & 4, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition, being a 1.959 acre tract situated in the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 2B3C. Owner/Applicant: Richard and Debbie Garrett. W /^ Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page six Agenda Item #e-C, Continued The Zoning Administrator commented the applicant has met all the review comments of the first Plat Review Summary dated September 17, 1993, with the exception of those items addressed in the attached second Plat Review Summary dated October 1, 1993. The same four (4) notices were sent to property owners within 200' and Mr. Thomas Watson, responded, in favor of the request. Motion was made to approve the Plat Showing, Plat Review Summary dated October 1 1993. Motion: Franks Second: Apple Ayes: Franks, Apple, Evans, Wambsganss, Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote subject to the second Emerson, Fickes ZA 93-72, a request for Concept Plan approval of an office building, being legally described as Lot 2, Block 3, Diamond Circle Estates. Owner: Double Creek Capital Corp. Applicant: Gary Yarbrough. It was noted by the Zoning Administrator, that the applicant proposes an 8,874 square foot, single story building which will be used as offices for Remax 114 Realtors. Nine (9) notices were sent to property owners within 2001, with responses being one (1) in favor, from John Stevenson, and one (1) opposed, from Michael Totin. on September 23, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the concept plan, subject to the Plan Review Summary dated September 17, 1993, deleting the "provided bufferyard" column as shown in Item #7 and recommending that a double fence not be required on the northern boundary. The applicant has met all the review comments of the first Plan Review Summary dated September 17, 1993, with the exception of those items addressed in the Plan Review Summary dated October 1, 1993. Mr. Bob Brumsted, Remax 114 and Gary Yarbrough were present to answer questions for Council. Mr. Yarbrough stated his concerns include: Staff recommendation that they put a 3' berm or hedge across the front of the property. With the 6' ledge, added to the 3' berm, it would hide the building; and, while they agree with the landscape ordinance, staff has asked for bufferyards on each side of the property. If they comply, they feel they will do away with the lot as a commercial tract. They are asking for a variance on Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page seven Agenda Item #8-D. Continued landscape ordinance on the front and on the bufferyards along the sides and front, as they will impact the visibility it will have. Greg Last, Director of Planning, commented, what staff is asking for is the intent of the ordinance that was approved by the City Council. The concern of Mr. Yarbrough is the height in the front of the property. Mayor Fickes stated he received a call from Mr. John Stevenson, who asked why the city is requesting bufferyards on the sides of the property. Councilmember Apple stated he does not feel we should go against our own ordinance. Mr. Last stated he has no problem with going with smaller, shorter plants. Mr. Mark Duncan, Co-owner of the property to the west, stated, the bufferyards will shut down the visibility on his property. !^ Councilmember Emerson stated Council must be careful-- if variances are allowed, it may create a problem, as all of F.M. 1709 is beginning to develop. Motion was made to approve ZA 93-72, Concept Plat for an office building, subject to the second Plat Review Summary dated October 1, 1993, deferring the double fence at this time. Motion: Apple Second: Evans Ayes: Apple, Evans, Wambsganss, Franks, Emerson, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote Greg Last stated he will work with the developers on shorter shrubs along the front property line. ZA 93-74, Plat Revision of Lots 4R1 and 4R2 Block 1, Amaya Addition, being situated in the L.H. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 300. Applicants: Gene Kizziar and Bob Kresler. �^ Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page eight Agenda Item #8-E, Continued This item was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 23, 1993, subject to the Plat Review Summary dated September 17, 1993, and deleting item #4 which required the minimum lot width of 125' at the rear property line. Five (5) notices were sent to property owners within 200' with one (1) written response, from Robert McPherson, 160 E. Dove Road in favor of the request. Motion was made to approve ZA 93-74, Plat Revision, subject to the second Plat Review Summary dated October 1, 1993, to include deletion of item #2, relating to rear lot width. Motion: Wambsganss Second: Evans Ayes: Wambsganss, Evans, Apple, Franks, Emerson, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote Agenda Item #8-F, ZA .93-76, Concept Plan approval for Office Building in Woodland Heights. ZA 93-76, a concept plan for an office building, being legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Woodland Heights. Owner: Patrick Monahan dba Tel Support. Applicant: Colleen Adams. Mrs. Karen Gandy informed Council that the applicant proposes to add a third building to the site between the two existing buildings. The 3,000 square feet, single story structure will be used as a data/office center, operating around -the -clock, but manned from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This site is located within the Airport Overlay Zone which requires certain design/construction standards to be met. The applicant's request of a waiver of these requirements will need to be addressed by the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Six (6) notices were sent to property owners within 200' and two verbal responses have been received. George Barclay, 205 Westwood, in favor; Don Light, 200 Westwood, in favor, but offered concern about the proposed building's close proximity to the pipeline easement and the side setback line. Two written responses from residents outside of the required notification area, were received: Donna Slechta, 218 Eastwood Drive, opposed, and Johnny & Susan Campbell, 218 Westwood opposed. The applicant has met all the review comments of the first Plat Review Summary dated September 17, 1993, with the exception of those items addressed in the attached second Plat Review Summary dated October 1, 1993. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page nine Agenda Item #8-F. Continued Jim Munday, 805 Patricia, Sherman, Texas. Mr. Munday was present representing the owners of the building. He stated, the exterior of the building will be identical to the two others. Tel Support, Inc., will be moving the business from other areas. They write software for large businesses, and the building will house computers. The data center will have two to three employees during the daytime. No comments were received from the audience. Motion was made to approve the Concept Plan for an office building, as noted above, subject to the second Plat Review Summary dated October 1, 1993. Motion: Emerson Second: Apple Ayes: Emerson, Apple, Evans, Wambsganss, Franks, Fickes Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote 1979. A discussion was held in regard to the creation of an Industrial Development Corporation established under the Development Corporation Act of 1979, and the appointment of the Board of Directors. A draft of a resolution creating the Industrial Development Corporation was presented for Council review. Curtis Hawk stated the articles of incorporation are drafted broadly, therefore permitting some flexibility in administering the corporation. Council discussed the proposed resolution, however, it was suggested it be in the form of an ordinance, in order for public hearings to be held prior to changes occurring in the Articles of Incorporation. Curtis Hawk stated he feels the members should be made of seven directors, with four members being Councilmembers, and one member being from the Park and Recreation Board. City Attorney, Allen Taylor, stated he will put in language to tighten the uses down, and to focus on Park and Recreation facilities. Councilmember Wambsganss suggested the name of the organization be "Parks Development Corporation". Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 1993 page ten Agenda Item #12. Adjournment Prior to adjournment, the Mayor noted several items of interest. * Kite Flying Contest, November 7, at Bicentennial Park. * Group coming from Toyoma in November. Shara Rice is to organize luncheons in their honor. * Teen Court Coordinator will remain on a contract basis. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Motion: Franks Second: Apple Ayes: Franks, Apple, Evans, Emerson, Wambsganss, Fickes vote ap y xnxoxx"` L• andra L. LeGrand City Secretary =\min\10.5-93\el City of South lake, Texas A PERMIT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR AN ARCHERY AND BB GUN SHOOTING RANGE; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS LISTED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I. In accordance with Ordinance No. 527, Section 4, the City Council finds that the applicant represents a responsible organization and that the request for a permit is reasonable and is in the best interest of the public. II. A Permit is hereby granted for the Archery and BB Gun Shooting Range at Johnson Elementary School, subject to the following specific requirements and special conditions: 1. The applicant shall receive permission from the Carroll Independent School District. 2. The applicant shall comply with any down -range safety requirements established by the Director of Public Safety for the City of Southlake. 3. This permit shall be for October 30, 1993, or the rain day of November 6, 1993, or another rain day if both the October 30 or November 6 days are rained out, provided however, that this permit will be valid for one (1) day only, and in any event shall expire within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this permit. III. This permit shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF_, 1993. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Mayor ar ck �r andra L. LeGrand City Secretary b:PERMIT.BB/ORD/RES/kb