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1991-04-02 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 667 N. Carroll Avenue REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1991 7:30 p.m. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor, Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem Betty Springer. Members: Sally Hall, Rick Wilhelm, Jerry Farrier, W. Ralph Evans (arrived at 8:20 p.m.). CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Billy Campbell, Director of Public Safety; Michael Barnes, Director of Public Works; Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Greg Last, City Planner; Don Wilson, Fire Chief; Eddie Cheatham, City Engineer; Wayne Olson, City Attorney; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary. INVOCATION: Councilmember Jerry Farrier. The Work Session was called to order at 6:30 p.m. where Councilmem~ers and staff present reviewed the agenda items for tonight's meeting. The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gary Fickes. Aqenda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of the Regular City Council 1991, were approved as presented. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Springer, Farrier Nays: None Approved: 4-0 vote meeting held on March 19, Aqenda Item #3, Mayor's Report Mayor Ftckes announced that every year the city participates in the Tarrant County Volunteer of the Year Program. This year our winner is Debbie Baum, who is ill and could not be present tonight so next meeting we will honor her with a proclamation which will also proclaim April as Volunteer Month. The Mayor announced that the recycling contract with BFI has been signed and is scheduled to start in Southlake on April 22. Tomorrow the Public Works Director will be having a meeting with BFI and members of the Environmental Task Force in an effort to set up route scheduling. In regards to the Park Master Plan, a questionaire will be mailed to approximately 600 citizens, chosen at random, on the 2nd week in April. The Mayor encouraged everyone who gets a questionaire to please return it to the city. The information included in the form is very important to the city. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page two Aqenda Item #3, Continued Councilmember Rick Wilhelm commended the Cross Timber Hills Homeowners Association for the interest they have shown in their community by participating in a "Clean Up Campaign", a couple of weeks ago. Members of the association walked along Peytonville Avenue, from FM 1709 to Dove Road picking up trash left along the roadway. Councllmember Sally Hall reported that on March 27, she and the Mayor, with Dr. Annette Griffin, Superintendent of C.I.S.D.; Assistant Superintendent, Bill Branum; and, Judy Gilmore, School Board Member, went to Austin in regards to the State Education Tax Bill and the effect it would have on the citizens of Southlake and on the school district. She stated they saw a lot of people in a few hours and ~uccessfully, as the bill was not passed at this time. Mayor Fickes added that if the bill would have passed, it would have increased the Carroll I.S.D. tax rate from $1.05 to $1.60 and he felt it would ruin a good school district. They met with a Tarrant County delegation, while there. He stated it was a very successful trip, however, the battle is not over. Mayor Pro Tem Springer stated in regards to the litter problems we are having in Southlake, she hopes that City Staff will concentrate on the area of North White Chapel Blvd. at SH 114. Springer referenced a letter which Council received today from Barbara Paty, North White Chapel Blvd., also in regard to litter in Southlake. Springer stated that the Southlake Business and Community Directories are here and available at the Chamber of Commerce office. The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the Annual Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum will be held on April 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Elementary School for those who wish to attend. On April 17, Leadership Southlake will be meeting at City Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. where members will be presenting their advocacy projects. The public is invited to attend. A meeting will be held on April 3, at 7:00 p.m. in regards to the Sister City Program and the trip to Toyoma Japan which is being planned for September, 1991. The meeting will be held in the office of Brad Bradley, on East Southlake Blvd. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page three Agenda Item %3, Continued Mayor Fickes announced that agenda item #8 and item #11 have been requested for tabling by the applicants. Agenda Item %4, City Manaqer's Report The City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk, noted that the sound system is not working properly tonight, and hopefully within the next couple of Council meetings, the system will be better as we are in the process of making some improvements to the system. Continental Park Subdivision is currently on sewer with some quality roads. The city has been working on this project for some time and we are happy to announce that it is now complete. Curtis Haw~' stated that Ta~rant County is finishing the work on Highland and will soon begin work in Summerplace Addition. Mr. Hawk also noted that the City's of Keller, Colleyville and Southlake have recently held joint meetings with City Manager's, Park Boards, and Fire and Police Departments, working on some of the issues which were presented during the joint dinner which was held last month. Councilmember Sally Hall noted that she has looked in Southlake for a Planned Cable Company office and has not found one. She stated that she is offended by the letter in the newspaper in regards to Planned Cable Company and the City. Councilmember Hall also noted that the condition of Mid Cities Ready Mix Company on Brumlow Avenue has worsened. She feels they have been dumping more debris on their property and asked the City Manager to please keep up with this problem. Mayor Fickes added that he has met with Mr. and Mrs. Stowe in regards to the dust being generated on Brumlow Avenue. He has written a letter to the companies on Brumlow and asked that they voluntarily take steps to correct the problem. Agenda Item %5, Public Forum Mayor Fickes announced that due to the fact that Agenda Item #11, Revised Preliminary Plat for SouthRidge Lakes Addition, has been requested for tabling, persons requesting to speak on that item will need to voice their comments during this time. Greg Jones, 1365 Cross Timber Drive, Southlake. Mr. Jones stated that he has several points to make against the proposed SouthRidge Lakes Blvd. being changed from four to two lanes. He noted that a petition was presented to the City Secretary on this date with 177 names of persons opposing this change. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page four Aqenda Item #5, Continued Mr. Jones referenced several points, including: the Minutes of the February 5, City Council meeting where Councilmember Wilhelm stated that this issue cannot be looked at as an isolated situation; the schools; he feels the long time residents are not being considered in this instance; SouthRidge Lakes Blvd. being continued across FM 1709 to West Continental Blvd.; recent Bond Election and the fact that it failed should be an indication that the citizens don't want Peytonville to be widened; the Minutes of the February 5, City Council meeting where Councilmember Farrier stated he feels Arvida did a tremendous sales job to the community and now they are changing their plan; traffic lights on FM 1709; zoning in Arvida being under one/half acre. Mr. Jones stated that he feels the credibility of the Councilmembers is at stake and the citizens present are questioning a developer changing their plans in the middle of a project. Mayor Pro Tem Springer stated in response to Mr. Jones, that traffic lights are engineered to a specific site by the State Highway Department and cannot be moved; the zoning in Arvida is SF-20, which is 20,000 feet, Just less than one/ half acre; and, the bond election did not address North Peytonville Avenue, only South Peytonville Avenue. Doug Brister, Rt 2 Box 326, Boyd, Texas. Mr. Brister was present representing the Sullivan Property, described as Tracts 2A1A, 2AiB, and 2Al out of the A.A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 522. Mr. Brister stated he feels the expansion of Peytonville will effect all the property surrounding the area and it should be looked at carefully. Councilmember Ralph Evans arrived at this time (8:20 p.m.). Chuck Ross, 1359 Cross Timber Drive, $outhlake. Mr. Ross referenced the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting when this issue was before the commission. The P&Z Commission stated that whatever they do with this issue, they did not want to impact the traffic in changing the four lane road to two lane road. He referenced emergency vehicles being a problem; a two lane road creates traffic congestion; and, a traffic light needs to be addressed. Mr. Ross suggested that Council must consider both roads or City Council will be short changing its citizens. He does not want to see a decision being made now that will be a mistake later on. He referenced Arvida offering to pay for a portion of the improvements to Peytonville and feels it is a bribe or a serious trade off. He referenced the Thoroughfare Master Plan Study which is being prepared. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page five Aqenda Item #5, Continued Mayor Gary Fickes noted that the Thoroughfare Plan Study will be designed for a fifteen (15) to twenty (20) year time frame. A draft study will be ready for review in about sixty (60) days. The study will give the city some hard data and something we can use as an aid to gage what traffic conditions will be. He is looking forward to the study being completed. Fred Joyce, 455 Randol Mill Road, Southlake. Mr. Joyce stated that during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting some options have been submitted in regards to the changes being proposed to SouthRldge Parkway. He noted that there has not been an agreement made between him and the Arvida people in regard to his property. Ann Morris0n, 210 Donley Court, Southlake. Mrs. Morrison lives in SouthRldge Lakes Addition. She has the only home that backs up to Peytonville Blvd. She added that they took a lot of time choosing the lot and they opted for Peytonville as they were told that it would remain the same. They are upset at Arvida for misleading them. For the welfare of the community, she feels the boulevard could not look better. The private drives sets them a part from tract housing. She feels that their property will be devalued. Mrs. Morrison stated that the builders have been told to "stay away from city meetings". Why would the city give up one great road for two mediocre roads? Trish Jones, 1365 Cross Timber Drive, Southlake. Ms. Jones stated she resents that her new neighbors are on one side of the room and the old neighbors are on the other side of the room. She feels the issue is between the developer and the city. She is concerned that if the developer is allowed to change the plan, this will set a precedent. Mayor Pro Tem Springer stated in reply to Mrs. Jones, bad as it looks. Most of the people in the audience other items on the agenda. it is not as are here for Conner Lam, 1280 Post Oak Trail, Southlake. He had questions in regards to the improvements to be made to North Peytonville Avenue and the $100,000 plus which is being offered by Arvida. Is the plan to widen the roadway up to 24'? Is the paving to be comparable to the southern part of the roadway? He is glad to hear the City say they are going to reevaluate the road situation in Southlake. It bothers him that people move in and want the latest developer to solve all ills. If we can get a 24' roadway between FM 1709 and Dove Road it would be wonderful. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page six Aqenda Item #5, Continued James Hollstein, 1201 Oakwood Trail, Southlake. He lives in Continental Park Estates and stated the sewer is in and the pavement is complete. He has a problem that he cannot get solved in regards to the berm on the right of way of his property. Mr. Hawk suggested the city would get with Mr. Hollstein in regard to the problem. Rich Goldfuss, 1355 Cross Timber Drive, Southlake. Mr. Goldfuss asked Council what benefit we would receive by changing the plan? Everyone agrees that North Peytonville Avenue needs repair. Please consider both streets at the same time. Tina Vanderford, 1337 Ten Bar Trail, Southlake. No comments. Wendell Uldrich, 1000 Raven Bend Court, Southlake. Mr. Uldrick stated that the four lane road was approved as designed to handle the traffic and safety of the children, why change the plan now? Richard Norman, 1336 Meadow Glen, Southlake. Mr. Norman stated he is concerned about the developer being able to change an approved plan and also about the City Council approving the change. Bruce Smith, 111 SouthRidge Lakes, Southlake. Developer for SouthRidge Lakes Addition. Mr. Smith stated since they have asked for a continuance, he wants to hold his remarks until then. They are willing to comply with the findings of the Thoroughfare Plan Study. Mayor Fickes stated the only thing approved by this time is the roadway the way it is. What is a change from the way it is. the City Council at Arvida is requesting Aqenda Item #11, ZA 91-07, Revised Pre Plat of SouthRidqe Lakes. Mayor Fickes stated Arvida, asking that City Council meeting. the City received a letter from the developer, this action be tabled until the May 21, 1991, Motion was made to table ZA 91-07, time certain, May 21, requested by the developers and that the letter of request a part of the record. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Evans Ayes: Wilhelm, Evans, Hall Nays: Springer, Farrier Approved: 3-2 vote (to table) 1991, as be made City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page seven Aqenda Item #11, Continued Mayor Pro Tem Springer voiced her opinion stating that it is difficult to speak against utilizing a traffic study to make decisions as that makes good logic. She is perturbed that this item has been brought to Council and then the developer asked to have it tabled. She feels that after conversations of late, if the developers wait until after the election the votes may change. Mrs. Springer stated that reducing the roadway concerns her greatly. Bruce Smith, Arvida. Mr. Smith commented that Mrs. Springer is wrong, the election has nothing to do with it. The item was requested for tabling because of the study and the information it might give them. He felt her comments were not fair. Citizens present asked Councilmembers Thoroughfare Plan Study at this time. what prompted the Curtis Hawk, City Manager, stated that after the bond election failed, he felt that the City needed the Thoroughfare Plan Study in order to get accurate numbers to take to the City Council. Councilmember Sally Hall stated that in her three years on the City Council, she has been working long and hard hours on such items as zoning, and development ordinances, as well as other things in the citizens behalf. Council has had to prioritize the items that need to be done with the funds the city has to spend. She resents the comments she has heard from the audience in regards to things being done in favor of developers. Aqenda Item #6, Ordinance No. 480-01-A, 1st readinq. Timarron The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy made a presentation in behalf of Bear Creek Communities, Inc., and the request for a zoning change for eight (8) parcels of property to be added to the existing residential P.U.D. The parcels are described as follows: Parcel A: 9.011 acres out of the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 2A3, and a portion of Lots 2 & 3 Spring Creek Acres. Parcel B: 8.771 acres out of the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 2C1A. Parcel C: 8.298 acres out of the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tracts 6B1, 6B2, 6B3, 8B, and 8C. Parcel D: 4.014 acres out of the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 6A. Parcel E: 2.810 acres out of the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, Tract 6Fl. Parcel F: 1.047 acres out of the J.N. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. lB2. Parcel G: 10.68 acres out of the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1038, Tracts 2D, 2D1, 2D2, 2D2A, 2D2B, 2D3, 2D4, 2D5, and 2D6.Parcel H: 31.518 acres Out of the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract NO. 1038, Tracts 2G, 2H, 2J, and 2J1. The addition of these eight (8) parcels will increase the acreage of the project to 902.80 acres. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page eight Agenda Item %6, continued Mrs. Gandy noted that the owner of the property is Bear Creek Communities, Inc. All the tracts are zoned Agricultural, with the exception of 2.978 acres which is Zoned SF-1. The requested zoning is for Residential P.U.D. Gandy stated that eighty-two (82) letters were sent to property owners within 200' and she received three (3) replies. In favor were Bill Stowe, and James Stahala. Opposed was B.J. Marriott who resides on Lilac Lane. Dennis Jerke, Carter & Burgess, 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Jerke noted that the name of the property was Creekside and has been changed to Timarron, and added that they are not changing anything, only adding to the' P.U.D. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. Councllmember Sally Hall commented on the proposed 84' right of way on West Continental Blvd., adding, that she has had several calls from property owners in the area who are concerned with stakes being placed on their property. Mr. Jerke noted that they will only provide improvements to land that they own and that they will abide by the Thoroughfare Study. Mayor Fickes referenced a linear park along Big Bear Creek, which has been discussed with the City of Colleyville and the City of Keller. Larry Mldtbo with Bear Creek Communities, commented that they have discussed this with the Park Board and they are showing on their first Phase, a section along Bear Creek as being reserved for parks. Councilmember Hall asked that the developers be generous in regards to schools in Southlake. Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 480-01-A, 1st reading, to include the staff review letter of March 25, 1991, and the correction on the caption of the commercial tract. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Springer Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Wilhelm, Springer, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Hall, Farrier, Evans City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page nine Council adjourned for recess at 9:30 P.M. Council returned to Open Session at 9:50 P.M. Aqenda Item #7t ZA 91-031Dev Site Plan for Timarron, Phase l&2 The Development Site Plan for Phases 1 & 2, of Timarron Addition, consists of a 165.01 acre tract of land out of the Hiram Granberry Survey, Abstract No. 581, the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, and the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1037 and 1038, were discussed. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted that the property owner is Bear Creek Communities, Inc. Phase 1 proposes 158 residential units and 18.1 acres of open space. Phase 2 proposes 76 residential units and 10.1 acres of open space. The developer plans to build a swim/tennis club on 11.9 acres. A copy of the lot size summary, prepared by C~rter and Burgess is hereby attached to the minutes. Larry Midtbo stated he anticipates fifteen (15) to twenty (20) builders in the project and they are not thinking of "big box" residential housing. Dennis Jerke noted they intend to meet all city ordinances on the road. They plan to landscape Continental Blvd as it is in the middle of the project. They will use the "rural character" approach rather than curb and gutter on Continental Blvd. and it will be good quality. Continental Blvd. is their "front door" and they will improve Continental Blvd. as they go. Motion was made to approve the development site plan for Phase 1 & 2 of Timarron, including: a) side yard (not more than 25% and not less than 20 feet away from the next house) b) variation to development standards on page 7-2. c) to include items 1 & 2 in the review letter of March 26, 1991. d) not approving any variances to building structures on pages 7-9 to 7-14. e) P&Z requirements stated on page 7-1. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Evans Ayes: Wilhelm, Evans, Springer, Hall, Farrier Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page ten Aqenda Item #8, ZA 91-04, Pre Plat of Timarron, Phase l&2 ZA 91-04, preliminary plat of Tlmarron, Phase 1 & 2, a 165.1 acre tract of land out of the Hiram Grandberry Survey, Abstract No. 581, the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, and the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1037 and 1038. This plat includes 234 residential lots with 28.2 acres of open space. Owner of the property is Bear Creek Communities, Inc. Motion was made to table the preliminary plat of & 2, at the request of the developers until April Motion: Springer Second: Farrier Ayes: Springer, Farrier, Hall, Wilhelm, Evans Nays: None Approved: 5~0 vote Tlmarron, Phase 1 16, 1991. Aqenda Item #9t ZA 91-05, Pre Plat of Block 7, Lots l&2, SouthView Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, presented the preliminary plat of Block 7, Lots 1 & 2, SouthView Addition. A 4.937 acre tract of land out of the William W. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 695, being a portion of Tracts 5 and SA. The current zoning is Office-1. The owner is T.J. McHale and the applicant is United States Postal Service. Mrs. Gandy stated two letters were sent to property owners within 200' and she received no responses. Motion was made to approve the preliminary plat of & 2, subject to the review letter of March 25, 1991. Motion: Springer Second: Farrier Ayes: Springer, Farrier, Evans, Hall, Wilhelm Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. Block 7, Lots 1 Aqenda Item %10, ZA 91-06~ Final plat of Block 7~ Lot 1, SouthView Addition. Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy stated the final plat consists of a 1.002 acre tract of land out of the William W. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 695. The property is located on the corner of Southcrest Lane and North Carroll Avenue, across from Southlake City Hall. It was established that the post office will have to acquire a Special Exception Use Permit prior to building permits being issued. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page eleven Aqenda Item #10, Continued Motion was made to approve ZA 91-06, Final Plat of Block 7, of SouthView Addition, subject to the informational comments March 25, 1991 memorandum from City Planner, Greg Last. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Springer, Evans, Farrier Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Lot 1 in the Aqenda Item #12, ZA 91-08, Final Plat of SouthRidqe Lakes, Phase III ZA 91-08, "the final plat' of SouthRidge Lakes, Phase III was considered. The 18.282 acre tract of land is out of the A.A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No 522. The property is zoned SF-20A. The final plat is a portion of the previously approved Phase III Final plat and represents thirty (30) lots north of Phase I and east of Peytonville Avenue. The owner is Arvida/JMB Partners, L.P. II. Doug Brister, Rt 2, Box 326, Boyd, Texas. Mr. Brister was present representing the Sullivan property on North Peytonville Avenue, at the curve. He requested the City Council consider what they can do for the Sullivan's. He asked Council to do what they are going to do and get it over with. He is asking Council to take the best options at this time. He added, can the additional right of way come from the undeveloped property on the north/west side of Peytonville Avenue. Councilmember Rick Wilhelm commented that he does not feel the owners and the developers are at odds in their thinking. The issue is do we need 64' of right of way. The answer will come from the Thoroughfare Plan Study. It is important that we maintain our esthetic atmosphere, by saving our trees. Councilmember Farrier stated if it warrants waiting for the Thoroughfare Plan Study for one agenda item, it warrants waiting for it for the other item. Motion was made to table ZA 91-08 until the Thoroughfare Plan Study is in hand. Motion: Farrier Motion died for lack of a second motion. Bruce Smith, Arvida. Mr. Smith asked Council to get on with business, as they have complied with the right of way requirement of 64' on Peytonville Avenue. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page twelve Aqenda Item #12~ Continued Councilmember Jerry Farrier stated he feels the developer should wait the six (6) weeks until the Thoroughfare Plan Study is complete then the width of right of way needed for North Peytonville Avenue will have been determined. Farrier noted that in his discussions with Arvida, they complained about having to give the 400' and that it was something they did not want to give. They did not want to give the 64' right of way, and he wants to be sure they understand that they have a right to wait and then they will know what they need when the Thoroughfare Plan Study is complete. Wilhelm commented that the developer has agreed to give the 64' knowing the risks and that the Council feels that a 64' right of way would be a maximum. Motion was made to approve the final plat of SouthRidge Lakes, Phase III, 'subject to the March 27, 1991 review letter with item #3 showed to be changed to a 25' set back along Pecos. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Evans Ayes: Wilhelm, Evans, Springer, Hall Nays: Farrier Approved: 4-1 vote Aqenda Item #13, Ordinance No. 480-C, 2nd readinq The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy reviewed the changes to the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance No. 480. Councilmember Rick Wilhelm commented he and Greg Last have met in regard to the ordinance, and feel they have expanded beyond a lot of other cities in Tarrant County by requiring concept plan approval in all Commercial, Industrial, B-1 and B-2 types of zoning. Mainly because they want to know where things are going and to try and maintain the quality. They have worked on establishing a consistent reference prior to administrative review and building permits. Public Hearinq Randall Boyd, 807 Pearl, Southlake Mr. Boyd stated the purpose here tonight is to communicate to the elected representatives on City Council his opinion to the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. Recently Council changed the zoning on the northwest corner of North White Chapel Blvd. and West Southlake Blvd. from the C-2 classification to S-P-2 zoning with C-3 uses. The strong endorsement of this change was based on Council ability to have more control of the construction of the proposed shopping center with S-P-2 zoning since it required site plan approval. They strongly argued that Council should change the C-2 zoning to give them this control and tonight Council is doing precisely what they recommended. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page thirteen Aqenda Item #13, Continued There would have been no need to change the zoning from C-2 on this property. It is his opinion and the opinion of several others in Diamond Circle Estates that Council's true desire was to expand the uses of this property which C-3 provides rather than to protect the interests of citizens of Southlake by requiring a site plan. He felt it important that Council know that the citizens view these amendments as confirmation that Council intentions all along were to increase the uses of this property to support the developer rather than the rational Council used with them, which was protecting the citizens of this community. They do not want Council to do anything about it, only to know that they are s~aying abreast of'the consistency of the decisions that are made in the Council meetings. In summary, he contends that the rational for changing the zoning on this corner was to support the demands of the developer rather than to protecting the future of the citizens of Southlake. In the future he encourages Council to keep the horse before the cart. In his area the citizens did not even talk about the traffic study. He is disappointed and disillusioned and he feels that this will be a better town if Council can get the processes and laws straight before they make key decisions. Mayor Pro Tem Springer commented that he may be he is wrong if he thinks Council acted on his developer. disillusioned, but zoning to help the Mayor Fickes stated that the property he is talking about was zoned Commercial some twenty years ago. What Council did on that tract of land offered the citizens two things: 1) a commercial tract of land that would bring a tax base, and 2) it gave Council and the citizens much more control. Kathy Letsinger, 804 Pearl Drive. She has a question that has not been addressed. She asked that Council understand their point of view. Ten days after the zoning had been approved, this new zoning change came up. Did it come up out of the blue, or was it contemplated before? Mayor Fickes stated that Council has been reviewing the zoning ordinance for several months. A couple of weeks ago, he met with Councilmembers Wilhelm and Hall and made several recommendations in regard to the zoning ordinance. Ordinances are either introduced, discussed, or changed at almost every meeting. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page fourteen Aqenda Item #13, Continued Public hearing closed. Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 480-C, Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall 2nd reading. Mayor Fickes read the caption of the Ordinance. Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. Springer, Farrier, Evans Aqenda Item #17, Professional Services/Thorouqhfare Plan Study Michael Barnes, Director of Public Works, stated that Cheatham & Associates, at the direction of the Council, has prepared a scope of services proposal for a City Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Southlake. Cheatham is planning to subcontract the traffic engineering work to a traffic engineering consultant. This plan will be the foundation in determining street and right-of-way widths for the future of Southlake. Jack Hatchel & Associates was introduced, and was chosen to perform the traffic study. He stated that the information will be ready for review within 60 days. Motion was made to approve authorization of city staff a City Thoroughfare Plan Study. Motion: Hall Second: Farrier Ayes: Hall, Farrier, Springer, Wilhelm, Evans Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote to complete The City Manager, Curtis Hawk noted that the funds are to come from the infrastructure reserve fund in the amount of $30,000. Agenda Item #14~ Ordinance No. 529, 1st readinq. Fire Code Amendments Director of Public Safety, Billy Campbell, stated that currently the city is under the 1988 Fire Code and because of the development which is taking place in Southlake, it has become necessary to update our codes in certain areas. Between Chief Campbell and Chief Don Wilson, the ordinance was reviewed during the meeting. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page fifteen Motion was made to approve the 1st reading of Fire Code, with minor changes as discussed. Motion: Hall Second: Farrier Ordinance No. 529, Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Hall, Farrier, Nays: None Abstention: Springer Approved: 4-0-1 Wilhelm, Evans Aqenda Item #15, Addition to FM 1709 Water Line Relocation Contract Michael Barnes, Director of Public Works explained to Council the two areas ih which a chang~ is necessary in regards to the water line relocation to FM 1709. A copy of the memorandum from Barnes to the City Manager dated March 22, 1991 is hereby incorporated into the minutes of the meeting. Motion was made to approve the addition to the location project design contract. Motion: Hall Second: Evans Ayes: Hall, Evans, Farrier, Springer, Wilhelm Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote FM 1709 water line Aqenda Item %16, Extension to Southlake Hills Final Plat The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, explained to Council the need to extend the approval of the final plats for Southlake Hills, Phases I & 2, noting that the plats were previously approved on April 3, 1990. John Levitt, Levitt Engineering, was present and commented to Council that the developer, Dale Poe Development Corporation, does have full intention of developing the project, however, he feels that this is not the right time. He asked that Council consider the request for extension. Motion was made to approve the plats for Southlake Hills, Phases Motion: Springer Second: Farrier Ayes: Springer, Farrier, Evans, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote one year extension of the final 1 & 2. Hall, Wilhelm City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page sixteen Agenda Item #18, City hall Renovation Pro~ect/Acceptinq Low Bid Director of Public Works, Michael Barnes, explained that bids for the renovation of City Hall were opened and read aloud on Friday, March 22, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. The contract calls for a base bid and four (4) alternate bids. A copy of the memorandum dated March 26, 1991, is hereby attached to the minutes of the this meeting. Barnes asked Council to consider the low bid from S.D. Peterson Construction in the amount of $95,700. Motion was made to approve the recommendation of Option #1 which illuminates alternate bid of item #3. Motion: Farrier Second: Evans Ayes: Farrier, Evans, Wilhelm, Springer, Hall Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote City Staff of Agenda Item #19, Executive Session Mayor Fickes announced that Council would be going into executive session at 1:00 a.m., pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Article 6252-17 V.T.A.S. Section 2(e) 2(f) and 2(g). Council returned to open session at 1:25 a.m. Agenda Item #20, Action Necessary/Litigations No action was necessary in regards to pending or contemplated litigations, as the result of the executive session. Agenda Item #21~ Action Necessary/Personnel No action was necessary in regards to personnel matters including boards and commissions, as the result of the executive session. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 page seventeen Aqenda Item #22~ Action Necessary/Land Acquisition No action was necessary in regards to land acquisition, result of the executive session. Aqenda Item #23, Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. by Mayor Gary Fickes. as the .~h~r~ L. ~eGrand City Secretary