1991-11-19 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 1991 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor, Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem Rick
Wilhelm; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Sally Hall. Members: Barry Emerson,
Jerry Farrier, and, W. Ralph Evans. Mike O'Brien arrived at 11:00
p.m.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Michael Barnes;
Director of Public Works; LouAnn Heath, Director of Finance; Karen
Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Greg Last, City Planner; Bob Rowley,
City Engineer; Chris Terry, Assistant to the City Manager; E. Allen
Taylor Jr., City Attorney; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilmember W. Ralph Evans.
The Work Session was called to order at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the
agenda items for tonight's meeting.
Mayor Gary Fickes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Item #1-B~ Executive Session
The Mayor hereby advised the audience that Council would be going
into executive session pursuant to Sections 2(e) 2(f) 2(g) 2(j) 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 or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel or devices. Council went into executive session
at 7:05 p.m.
Council returned to Open Session at 7:35 p.m.
Aqenda Item #i-C, Action necessary/Executive Session
No action was taken during the executive session in regard to
pending or contemplated litigation, purchase, exchange, lease or
sale of real property, or appointment and evaluation of public
officials, or deployment or specific occasions for implementation
of security personnel or devices.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page two
Aqenda Item #2~ ADDroval of Minutes
Motion was made and approval given to the Minutes of
Council meeting held on November 5, 1991.
Motion: Farrier
Second: Evans
Ayes: Farrier, Evans, Emerson, Hall, Wilhelm, Fickes
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
the City
Agenda Item #3, Mayor's Report
Mayor Pro Tem Wilhelm commented on meetings which were held with
the Fire Department, both paid and volunteer personnel. He stated
the meeting with the paid personnel was very candid and
productive. As the result of the meetings, City Council has been
made aware of some things that need to be done, as a City, and
some of those have been implemented. He stated he feels as though
everyone went away with a very good feeling about the future. The
meeting with the Volunteer Firefighters was also a good meeting.
The meetings were attended by himself, Councilmember Sally Hall,
City Manager Curtis Hawk, Director Billy Campbell and Deputy
Director Malcolm Jackson.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Sally Hall reported on the Teen Court, stating
the "Mock Trial" will be held on December 2, and the first official
Teen Court is scheduled to be held on December 9, 1991.
Agenda Item #4~ City Manaqer's Report
The City Manager, Curtis Hawk reported the City has received notice
that the City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report qualifies for
the Government Financial Officers Association Certificate of
Achievement in financial reporting. He commended LouAnn Heath,
Director of Finance for her contribution to the City in the short
time since she began work for Southlake.
Agenda Item #5~ Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was approved as presented, with the following
being considered:
Award of bid for lift station to be located on
East Southlake Blvd. at Bank Street. Public Works.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Emerson, Farrier,
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Evans, Hall, Wilhelm, Fickes
Meeting Minutes
1991
City Council
November 19,
page three
Agenda Item #6r Public Forum
No comments during this agenda item.
Agenda Item #7r Ordinances~ Second Readinq & related items
No items for this agenda.
Agenda Item #8-A~ Ordinance No. 480~60~ 1st readinq ZA 91-60
A zoning change request for a 2.44 acre tract of land out of the
John Childress Survey, Abstract No. 254, Tract 1Al being more
commonly known as 1600 Burney Lane. The current zoning is "AG"
Agricultural, with a request for "SF-1A" Single Family-lA
Residential zoning district. Owner/applicant is Joe E. Kennel.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, presented ZA 91-60 to Council
stating four (4) notices were sent to property owners within 200'
and to date, no responses have been received. On November 7, 1991
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5-0
vote.
Mr. Joe Kennel was present to answer questions for Council.
Motion was made to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 480-60.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Emerson
Mayor Fickes read the caption of Ordinance No. 480-60.
Ayes: Wilhelm, Emerson,
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Hall, Farrier, Evans, Fickes
Agenda Item #8-B~ ZA 91-61- Plat Showing For John Childress No.
254 Addition.
The plat showing for Lots 1 & 2 John Childress No. 254 Addition,
being legally described as 2.44 acres out of the John Childress
Survey, Abstract No. 254, was presented by Karen Gandy, Zoning
Administrator. Owner/applicant is Joe E. Kennel.
Mrs. Gandy noted the Plat Showing was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on November 7, 1991, subject to the summary
review letter dated November 1, 1991. A revised plat and second
review letter dated November 15, 1991 has been presented to Council.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page four
Agenda Item #8-B~ Continued
Motion was made to approve the Plat Showing for
Childress No. 254 Addition, subject
letter dated November 15, 1991.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Emerson, Farrier, Evans, Hall,
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Lots 1 & 2 John
to the staff summary review
Wilhelm, Fickes
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Wilhelm stepped down for items,
#8-C, #8-D, & #8-E, as he represents PIMA Properties on
this venture.
Agenda Item #8-C~ Revised Concept Plan of Crossroads Square
ZA 91-62
The Revised Concept Plan for Crossroads Square, a 14.0748 acre
tract of land out of the L.B.G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686, was
presented to Council. Current zoning on the property is "S-P-2"
Generalized Site Plan District, and is located on the northwest
corner of North White Chapel Blvd., and F.M. 1709. Owners:
Trustees, E-Systems, Inc. Pool Trust and Inetta Schnitzer; and the
applicant is PIMA Properties.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted fourteen (14) notices were
sent to property owners within 200' and to date, one response has
been received. Don Mullman, 803 Emerald Drive, stated he is
opposed to this action.
The revised summary review letter and updated concept plan were
presented to Council.
David McMahan, representing PIMA Properties, was present and stated
the western portion of the property is in limbo at this time.
Greg Last, City Planner, answered questions in regard to
bufferyards.
Councilmember Sally Hall expressed concern with the width of fire
lane for loading.
Councilmember Farrier noted he has looked at about thirty (30) Food
Lion Stores in the metroplex and this store appears to be
consistant in regard to fire lanes for loading and unloading.
Parking was also discussed.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page five
Agenda Item #8-C~ Continued
Motion was made to approve the Revised Concept Plan of Crossroads
Square, subject to the November 15, 1991, summary review letter,
and changing to eliminate the west bufferyard on Lot 2 & 3, which
was eliminated on the entire western border. Also, taking staff
recommendation by eliminating another concept plan.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Evans
Ayes: Emerson, Evans, Farrier, Hall, Fickes
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Agenda Item #8-D~ Development Site Plan of Crossroads Square
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted the Development Site Plan
of Crossroads Square is a 9.2024 acre tract of land out of the
L.B.G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Development Site Plan during
the November 7, 1991 meeting by a 6-0 vote.
David McMahan addressed the parking issue. He introduced Frank
Piani as a partner with PIMA Properties. McMahan requested Council
leave the parking as presented on the plan, which allows for 302
cars. The parking spaces are designed to be 10 foot wide.
Councilmember Jerry Farrier expressed concerns that the parking lot
lighting might impact the nearby neighborhoods. Mr. Piani stated
they did not propose a specific standard but will have lighting
engineers review the needs.
Mayor Fickes also expressed that the lighting be as little an
impact on the nearby neighbors as possible.
Randol Boyd, 807 Pearl, Southlake. Mr. Boyd stated what we see
today on the plat is not what they saw the last time this center
came before Council. It is clear that Diamond Circle Estates will
have to live with this center. Boyd expressed concerns with the
north entrance to the center off North White Chapel Blvd., and with
eighteen (18) wheel trucks making deliveries at all hours of the
day or night. He asked City Council to put up some type of gate or
chain with a "brake-away". He noted their are five (5) access
entrances in 2/10 mile along N. White Chapel Blvd. Mr. Boyd asked
what happened to Councilmember Sally Hall's plan for a citizen
landscape committee in regard to this corner.
Dennis McGrath, 2403 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake. Mr. McGrath
commented on the entrance to the addition from N. White Chapel Blvd.
City Council
November 19,
page six
Meeting Minutes
1991
Agenda Item #8-D~ Continued
Councilmember Sally Hall offered suggestions in regards to entrance
and exit into the center from N. White Chapel Blvd.
Councilmember Farrier noted that Food Lion does offer several
designs for the receiving dock of their stores. He noted it will
greatly reduce the parking spaces if this design were changed.
David McMahan stated Food Lion has stated they will not live with a
one way driveway. What we are dealing with is what they are
willing to go with.
Councilmember Hall stated her preference is to keep as much traffic
off N. White Chapel Blvd. as possible.
Steve Scott, 904 Emerald Blvd., Southlake. Mr. Scott asked Council
to look into the lighting issue. He is also concerned about the
noise.
Motion was made to approve the Development Site Plan of Crossroads
Square, subject to the staff summary review letter dated November
15, 1991 in reference to the following: #1 on Lot 2, eliminating
the west bufferyard; Lot 3, eliminating the west bufferyard and as
per staff recommendation, eliminating the north and east bufferyard
because of the common driveway; also, in concurrence with staff
recommendation for the postponement of future development
bufferyards; Item #2, approving the request for variance to parking
spaces, reducing the number of spaces from 330 to 302; Item #3,
approving the variance in building set backs on F.M. 1709, reducing
from 50 feet to 30 feet; that the light standards be limited to a
maximum of 20 feet height from the pavement, and the light does not
encroach past the property line, and that the luminated fixture
not be seen from North White Chapel Blvd., and the lighting be
signed off by a cerfified engineer, reviewed by staff ; and,
allowing
opposite
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
for a landscape allowance of $1,000 to plant trees
the two northerly entrances at the residents to the east.
Emerson
Evans
Emerson, Evans, Farrier, Hall, Fickes
None
5-0 vote
Council went into recess at 9:30 p.m.
Council returned to open session at 9:45 p.m.
Aqenda Item #8-E, ZA 91-64~ Plat Showinq of Lots 2,
Hall No. 686 Addition
3 & 4 L.B.G.
ZA 91-64, is a Plat Showing of Lots 2, 3, & 4, L.B.G. Hall No. 686
Addition, being 9.2024 acres out of the L.B.G. Hall Survey,
Abstract No. 686, Tract lC. Owner: Trustee, E-Systems, Inc. Pool
Trust. Applicant: PIMA Properties.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page seven
Agenda Item #8-E~ Continued
John Levitt, Engineer for PIMA Properties, noted they need a 30'
building line for the lots.
Motion was made to approve ZA 91-64, subject to the November 15,
1991, staff summary review letter, item #7, changing from 50' to
30' building line.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Evans
Ayes: Emerson, Evans, Farrier, Hall, Fickes
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Wilhelm returned to the Council table.
Agenda Item #10-A~ Developers Agreement for SouthRidqe Lakes~
Phase IV
Director of Public Works, Michael Barnes, reviewed the standard
developers agreement for Council, stating their are two items which
are not standard: 1) the developers agree to pay up to $100,000
for improvements to Peytonville Avenue; and, 2) the developer is
asking for 50% credit on Park Fees, or $13,000.
A discussion was held in regard to the agreement which was made
between the city and the developer.
Motion was made to approve the Developers Agreement for SouthRidge
Lakes, Phase IV, subject to changing the wording under Other
Issues: A. Perimeter Street~ second paragraph, which would allow
the payment not to exceed $100,000 for all costs of the city,
incurred for the reconstruction of Peytonville Avenue, from Raven
Bend to F.M. 1709, with testing costs not to exceed $5,000. Also,
to change the wording in the first paragraph to allow that the
preferred method would be through Tarrant County City Street
Improvement Program. In the event that method is not available,
the cap is still not to exceed $100,000. and the city will be
responsible for the other costs.
Motion: Farrier
Second: Hall
Ayes: Farrier, Hall, Evans, Emerson, Wilhelm, Fickes
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page eight
Agenda Item #9-A~ Resolution 91-44~
Masonry Ordinance for Timarron Addition.
Request for variance to
Motion was made to table Resolution No. 91-44, request from
Timarron Addition, for a variance to the Masonry Ordinance, to be
considered during the December 3, 1991 City Council Meeting, at the
request of the developers.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Emerson, Farrier, Evans, Hall, Wilhelm, Fickes
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote (to table)
Agenda #8-J~ Ordinance No. 555~ 1st readinq Tri-County Electric
Rate Increase
The City Manager, Curtis Hawk stated Tri-Country
requesting a rate increase in total revenue of 4.5%,
total increase of 6.6% from the residential customers.
Electric is
including a
Ed Kelly was present from Tri County Electric Cooperative, and
indicated Tri County has not received a rate increase since 1984.
Mayor Fickes recommended to Council that the issue be passed on to
Texas Utility Commission for review.
Motion was made to pass Ordinance No. 555, 1st reading, which will
pass the item on to the Public Utility Commission.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Evans
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Wilhelm, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Farrier, Emerson, Hall, Fickes
Agenda Item #8-I~ Ordinance No. 553~ 1st readinq
Administrative Departments
Creating
City Manager, Curtis Hawk, commented on Ordinance No. 553, stating
that several Council members have asked if this item has been
reviewed by the Fire and Police Services, and it has not.
He suggested this ordinance be reviewed by the Fire and Police
services and brought back at the next meeting in the form of a
resolution.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page nine
Agenda Item #8-I~ Continued
Mayor Pro Tem Wilhelm made a request to ask for imput from the
paid services on this document.
Agenda Item #8-H, Ordinance No. 506~ 1st reading. Signs
Code Enforcement Officer, Eddie Wilson, reviewed
procedure used at five area cities in regard to
the right-of-way.
for Council, the
week-end signs in
Motion was made to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Wilhelm
506.
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Emerson, Wilhelm,
None
6-0 vote
Evans, Farrier, Hall, Fickes
Agenda Item #8-G, Ordinance No. 550e 1st reading.
Plan
Thoroughfare
Motion was made to table Ordinance No.
certain, December 3, 1991.
Motion: Emerson
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Emerson, Farrier, Evans, Hall,
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote (to table)
550, Thoroughfare Plan, time
Wilhelm, Fickes
Michael O'Brien arrived at 11:00 p.m.
Agenda Item #8-F~ Ordinance No. 544, 1st reading. Landscape.
Greg Last, City Planner presented the changes to the Landscape
ordinance as discussed during the last City Council meeting. Last
was asked to look at requirements for second and above story
structures, the Texas National Bank Building second story, and to
consider an industrial site.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 544,
suggested modifications as discussed tonight.
Motion: Hall
Second: Wilhelm
1st reading, with the
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Hall, Wilhelm, O'Brien,
Nays: Emerson
Approved: 6-1 vote
Evans, Farrier, Fickes
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 1991
page ten
Agenda Item #8-F~ Continued
Mayor Pro Tem Wilhelm stated he wanted it clear, his vote
for the ordinance is for 1st reading only, and to move
the ordinance on. Changes must be made prior to second
reading.
Agenda Item #1-B~ Executive Session
The Mayor hereby advised the audience that Council would be going
back into executive session pursuant to Section 2(g) of the Open
Meetings Act, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public
officials. Council went into executive session at 11:15 p.m.
Council returned to open session at 11:30 p.m.
Agenda Item #9-B! Resolution No. 91-46~ Appointment to P&Z
Motion was made to appoint Michael Richarme as a member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Patty
McCarty, to expire in May, 1992.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Emerson
Ayes: Wilhelm, Emerson, Hall, O'Brien, Farrier, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Fickes
Agenda Item #12~ Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Emerson
Ayes: Wilhelm, Emerson, Farrier, Evans, Hall, O'Brien,
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 vote
Fickes
ATTEST. ' : ,,,,
Sa~dra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
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