1990-08-21 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 21, 1990 7:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor, Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem, Betty
Springer; Members: Sally Hall, Rick Wilhelm, Jerry Farrier and
Ralph Evans.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Michael Barnes,
Director of Public Works; Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Renee
Wheeler, Finance Officer; Billy Campbell, Police Chief; Eddie
Cheatham, City Engineer; E. Allen Taylor, City Attorney; and,
Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilmember Ralph Evans.
A work session'was held beginning at 6:30 p.m. in order for Council
to review the items on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Betty Springer
was present for the first thirty minutes of Work Session and had to
leave, arriving for the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.
The Regular City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary
Fickes at 7:30 p.m.
A~enda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes
The Minutes of the Regular City Council
1990, were approved as modified.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Wilhelm, Farrier, Hall, Evans
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote.
meeting held on August 7,
The Minutes of the Special City Council
1990, were approved as presented.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Wilhelm, Farrier, Hall, Evans
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote.
meeting held on August 14,
A~enda Item #3, Mayor's Report
Mayor Fickes reported that Lone Star Gas Company will be installing
a high pressure line over FM 1709 this week. Hopefully we will not
have the outages we have had in the past, he added.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page two
Agenda Item %3, Continued
The Mayor noted that Park and Recreation Board Chairman, Randy
Robertson has requested a Joint Work Session with the Council and
Park Board present. It was determined that the'work session will
be scheduled for August 30, 1990, after the public hearing on the
tax rate increase.
Mayor Fickes commented on the Environmental Impact Study for
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Curtis Hawk, City Manager
prepared a draft response to the E.I.S., 'which will be further
discussed at a later time during this meeting.
Councilmember Rick wilhelm reported on the Southlake Economic
Development Council, stating that on August 24, the Annual Realtors
Rally will be held and the Southlake Chamber of Commerce and
Economic Development Council have a booth set up for the purpose of
promoting Southlake. The Southlake video will be shown, among
other things. Wilhelm stated that the second promotional item
which has been prepared is a folding brochure, in four colors, to
be used by individuals to learn about Southlake. The third item,
which is being prepared, is an Economic Profile, prepared in a
thirty page booklet.
Mayor Fickes announced that on August 23, 1990, at 12:45 p.m.,
North Central Texas Council of Governments will be meeting. One of
the items on the agenda is the adoption of the Mobility 2010,
North Tarrant County Freeway. Mayor Fickes stated he will be
attending, and is hopeful that other Councilmembers will be able to
attend.
Agenda Item #4, City Manager's Report
The City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk, stated that the Department
Reports are in the packets, if there are questions, he is prepared
to answer them.
Mayor Pro Tem Springer asked Hawk to announce that she had talked
with the State Highway Department in regards to the construction of
the lights on Hwy 114 at Dove Road and North White Chapel Blvd.,
and they are scheduled to begin construction in latter October.
Also, the letting date for the Southlake portion of FM 1709, is
still March 1992.
Councilmember Sally Hall had questions in regards to the monthly
court report and also in regards to the number of calls the Fire
Department makes to Westlake. The City Manager replied that he
attended a meeting'with Trophy Club Mud %1 recently, and the issue
is being worked out.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page three
Agenda Item #5, Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda consisted of Agenda Item #5:
Resolution 90-58, in support of the Tarrant County
Community Block Grant Program. Requesting the City
of Southlake be included as a participant in the
program.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda item,
Motion: Farrier
Second: Wilhelm
Ayes: Farrier, Wilhelm, Evans, Hall
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote
as presented.
A~enda Item #6 Public Forum #A
Cotton Thompson, 1363 South Brumlow Avenue. Mr Thompson stated he
has lived in that location for more than thirty years. He has
burnt up two air conditioning units, due to the concrete plants and
the dust and dirt that is in the air. He stated the city has good
ordinances, and he would like them enforced. Three mornings last
week they started working at 4:00 a.m., and they pull in at all
hours of the night. The ordinance is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
He would like the concrete plants to put dust collectors on the
plants. He asked Council to enforce the ordinances on noise as
well as the dust problem.
Public Forum #B. By Friends of the Southlake Library. Karen
Apple
Karen Apple, informed the City Council and audience, that the
Friends of the Library is a newly formed citizens group. They were
formed to insure that library services are available to the
citizens of Southlake. Currently citizens can get a library card
for no fee, from the Grapevine Library. 35% of the card holders of
the Grapevine Library are from Southlake.
Mrs. Apple asked that the City Council look into forming a
committee to look into an agreement with City of Grapevine for
Library services.
Mayor Fickes added, that the committee should also look into a
library site and building as well.
Mrs. Apple stated that the City of Arlington has an interlocal
agreement with surrounding cities in that area for library
services. It is not unique, however, the nature of it may be
unique in this area.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page four
A~enda Item 96, Continued
An announcement was made that September 22, 1990, will be
"Casino Night", sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, where the
proceeds will go toward the Southlake Library Fund.
Councilmember Wilhelm commented that he feels the library is a
terrific idea.
Ed Brown, 1231 Timberline Court, commented that he does not know
Mrs. Apple, but he feels the town is loaded, and we cannot fund a
library. Lets take care of the needs first before the luxury. He
is not in favor of funding a library at this time.
A~enda Item #7, First Public Hearin~ on FY 90-91 Proposed Budget
In accordance with the Texas Local Government code and the Charter
of the City of Southlake, the proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 1990, and ending September 30, 1991, is
herewith submitted for your consideration. The City Manager,
Curtis Hawk stated the Annual Budget presents in financial terms
the plan for City services during the forthcoming fiscal year.
The financial outlook for the City entering FY90-91 reflects
continued improvements. To balance the annual budget in FY88-89
the City was forced to borrow $225,000 in anticipation of the
collection of the property tax for the year. It is anticipated
that the City will end the current fiscal year with an undesignated
fund balance of $201,542 in the General Fund.
A number of factors have contributed to this improved condition.
Tax collections during the year amounted to approximately 97% of
the levy. Revenue from collection of prior year delinquents
increased approximately 56% over the previous year, the result of
increased attention to the source. Sales tax and other revenues
such as franchise fees, fines, and forfeitures, and permit fees
have continued to hold steady or increase.
It is anticipated that platting fees and building permit fees will
continue to be significant vis a vis previous years as a result of
the continued development activity in the community.
The 1990 total taxable value of $520,442,493 is approximately 2%
less than the 1989 total taxable value of $531,341,816, which is
the result of a significant number of properties under protest.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page five
Agenda Item #7, Continued
According to the Central Appraisal District, this is a phenomenon
broadly applicable across Tarrant County this year. However, the
number of new construction properties which will be added to the
role in 1991 illustrates the anticipated continued expansion of the
tax base.
The program and services provided in this budget are based on a tax
rate of $0.4550 of which $0.3775 is for operations and $0.0775 for
debt service. Although this represents an increase of 17.2% over
the 1989 rate of $0.3882, the increase in the general operations
portion of the budget is little more than 6% (up to $0.3775 from
$0.3559). The debt service portion of the tax rate has increased
approximately 140% (up to $0.0775 from $0.0323). The primary
difference in the increase cost of the debt service is associated
with the TRA sewer system costs.
The effective tax rate for 1990 is $0.4017. In simple terms, the
effective tax rate is that rate which allows the City to collect
the same amount of tax revenues from the same property as the
previous year. The rollback tax rate for 1990 is $0.4779, due to
the debt tax rate of $0.0775.
The proposed budget contains two major organizational changes. One
change is the consolidation of the Fire and Police operations into
a Department of Public Safety with three separate divisions of
Fire, Police, and Public Safety Support. The Director of the
Public Safety Department will be the Police Chief, who will report
directly to the City Manager. The Fire Chief will continue to head
the operations of the Fire Services, and will report to the
Director. The Director will supervise the Public Safety Support
Division, which performs the dispatching and clerical support
functions for the Department.
The City Manager added that the new positions being proposed for
FY90-91 are: a Telephone Receptionist, two Communicators for public
safety (one to be added at mid-year), a Planner, one Sewer
Maintenance Worker, and two Street and Drainage Maintenance
Workers.
Public Hearing:
Ed Brown, 1231 Timberline Court, asked, "what is the bond rating
for the city". The answer was Baa-1.
Public hearing closed.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page six
A.~enda Item #8 A. Resolution 90-59, Settin~ date to Adopt Tax Rate
Resolution 90-59, setting the date to consider a proposal
a tax rate was considered.
Motion was made to approve Resolution 90-59, as written.
Motion: Hall
Second: Evans
Ayes: Hall, Evans, wilhelm, Farrier
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote
to adopt
A~enda Item #8 B. Resolution 90-60, Setting date for Tax Rate
Public Hearin~
Resolution 90-60, setting the date for the proposed
increase public hearing was considered as presented.
Motion was made to approve Resolution 90-60, as written.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Wilhelm, Farrier, Evans, Hall
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote
tax rate
Agenda Item #9, Ordinance No. 516, 1st reading. Tax and Waterworks
and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation
The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, explained that Ordinance No. 516 is
an ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Southlake, Texas,
Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (limited pledge) Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990". He further explained
that the funds will be used for relocation of water lines on FM
1709. The proposed FY 90-91 Budget has the debt service on this
amount included in it.
Mr. Hawk introduced Patricia Gallaher with First Southwest Company,
who is present to answer questions for Council.
The public hearing resulted with no comments.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Evans
516, 1st reading.
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote
Farrier
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page seven
Agenda Item #10, Ordinance No. 517, 1st reading. Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations
The City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk explained that the Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations will be used to provide funding for
the addition to City Hall, and for Fire Department apparatus.
Motion was made to approve the first reading on Ordinance No.
Motion: Farrier
Second: Evans
517.
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Farrier, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 4-0 vote
Hall, wilhelm
Agenda Item #11, Water Rate Study. Freese & Nichols
The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, explained that this item has been
worked on for sometime. The City Council has contracted with
Freese & Nichols to prepare a Water Rate Study for the City of
Southlake. Hawk noted that a study of this sort has never been
prepared for the city in the past.
Tony Reed and Mike Porter were present and gave a brief overview of
their findings for the Council. They asked Council to review the
draft report and they will address questions during the City
Council meeting to be held on September 4, 1990.
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Springer arrived at 8:45 p.m.
Councilmember Wilhelm indicated that Council will need to look at
the assumptions in the report and decide what they want to do.
Council went into recess at 9:15 p.m.
Council returned to open session at 9:25 p.m.
Agenda Item #19, Response to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Environmental Impact Study
The City Manger presented Council with a draft letter prepared as a
response to the E.I.S.
Mayor Fickes read through the draft letter with Council and
indicated that this item will appear on the next City Council
agenda for action.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page eight
Agenda Item #14, Ordinance No. 480-26, 1st reading. (ZA 90-35)
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, presented Ordinance No. 480-26,
to the City Council, stating that a zoning change has been
requested for a 43.222 acre tract of land out of the S.H. Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 1504, Tracts 3 and 4A. Current zoning is
Agricultural, with a request for the SF 20 A Zoning District. The
location of the property is the west side of West Continental
Blvd. Owner: Continental Joint Venture. Ms. Gandy indicated that
the property was considered for SF 20 B Zoning District, in
September 1989, and was denied by the City Council.
Nine letters were sent to property owners within 200' and she
received responses from Bob Goode, and Betsy Shatley, of TexArt
Stone Company. Mr. Goode was opposed due to safety concerns and
Shatley, due to her industrial use being next to the property in
question. On August 9, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 4-1.
Craig Curry, Nelson Corporation, was present, representing the
applicant, Continental Joint Venture. He stated, they feel this is
the best use of the property. He added that they are proposing a
six (6) acre park, they would provide landscaping and burming along
Continental Blvd., in front of the property, they will provide an
irrigation system for the City and add grassing, and, the land use
plan does show this to be the best use of the land.
Public Hearing
Robert Goode, 1080 South Peytonville Avenue. Mr. Goode, owner of
Goode Airport, stated that the runway is 3,130 feet long. Flying
normally, the planes would go over thirty-one (31) homes when they
take off.
Norman Scroggans, stated that the buffer of the six acres has
improved the situation, from the previous plan.
Steve Goode, 436 Brook Lane, Coppell, stated he is a DC-9 pilot
for American Airlines, with 8,000 flight hours. He stated that
safety and good judgement is the primary thing he learned at Goode
Airport when he first learned to fly. He feels that industrial use
for that property would be better than residential use.
Councilmember Farrier stated he sees two options for the property:
1) residential use, or,
2) an extension of the runway.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page nine
A~enda Item #14, Continued
Bob Patterson, Colleyville, stated he cannot believe that City
Council would approve homes at the end of the runway. He feels
when a City approved a development like this one, they should know
that over one hundred (100) airplanes are based there. He feels
City Council is to protect the interest of the citizens.
Mayor Pro Tem Springer stated she feels City Council is
responsible to protect the interest of the "entire city", and not
just the homeowners in that area. She stated Mr. Goode has really
been an asset to this community. She stated that probably, she
will vote for this zoning request, however, this in no way reflects
Mr. Goode. Sometimes the fear is of the unknown, and, this may
work out better than we feel.
Councilmember Rick wilhelm stated he feels the developer in good
faith, has attempted to resolve the safety issues except for the
requirements for noise insulation. Can Council require that some
options be a condition of the zoning.
E. Allen Taylor Jr., City Attorney, stated that zoning cannot have
conditions attached to it. It would be permissible for Council to
amend the zoning ordinance to require identifying aviation
criteria as a condition.
Public Hearing closed.
Councilmember Ralph Evans stated he feels that the City Council and
the City staff will have problems with future homeowners in the
addition, as people cannot tell how high up 150 feet is.
Motion was made to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 480-26, and
prior to the 2nd reading, having the details worked out with the
developer regarding avigation releases and noise, and, insulation
concerns, as previously discussed.
Motion: Springer
Second: Wilhelm
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Springer, wilhelm, Hall, Farrier
Evans
4-1 vote
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page ten
Agenda Item #15, Preliminary Plat of Country Walk
The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, presented the preliminary
plat of the Country Walk Addition, a 43.222 acre tract of land out
of the S.H. Thompson Survey, Abstract NO. 1504, Tracts 3 and 4A.
Councilmember Wilhelm stated that he would like to see an avigation
release shown on the final plat.
Motion was made to approve the preliminary plat of Country Walk,
subject to the avigation release shown on the plat and subject to
the August 15, Cheatham review letter except for item #2.
Motion: Springer
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Springer, Farrier, Hall, Wilhelm
Nays: Evans
Approved: 4-1 vote
Agenda Item #12, Ordinance No. 480-24, 2nd readin~ (ZA 90-24)
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, introduced Ordinance NO. 480-24,
a zoning change request and concept plan for a 21.719 acre tract of
land out of the W.W. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 695. Current zoning
is Agricultural, with a request for the SF 20-A zoning district.
The public hearing resulted with no comments.
Motion was made to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 480-24.
Motion: Farrier
Second: Evans
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Farrier, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Hall,
Springer, wilhelm
Agenda Item #13, Ordinance No. 480-25, 2nd reading. (ZA 90-25)
A zoning change request for a 3.477 acre tract of land out of the
W.W. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 695, the southern portion of Tract
3E. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted that it was
established in the first reading that 1.90 acre of land (easterly)
would be zoned OF-1 zoning and 1.58 acres of land (westerly)
portion of the property would be zoned C-1.
The public hearing resulted with no con~ments from the audience.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page eleven
Agenda Item #13, Continued
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 480-25, 2nd reading,
zoning the westerly portion of the property as C-1 and the easterly
portion of the property as O-1.
Motion: Springer
Second: Evans
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Springer, Evans,
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Hall,
Farrier, Wilhelm
Agenda Item #16, Ordinance NO. 514, 2nd reading Septic System
Requirements
The City Manger, Curtis Hawk, explained that this ordinance is an
attempt to resolve problems in the city for lots which are less
than one acre, even though the area is basically residential.
Ordinance No. 514, is an amendment to Ordinance No. 440,
establishing requirements for septic systems.
The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience.
Motion was made to approve
amending Ordinance No. 440.
Motion: Wilhelm
Second: Evans
the 2nd reading of ordinance No. 514,
Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance.
Ayes: Wilhelm, Evans, Farrier,
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Springer, Hall
Agenda Item #17, Change Order #1, for S-6 Sanitary Sewer Line
The proposed change order will extend the S-6 sanitary sewer line
to the point on the N-3 line located at approximately Dove Creek
and Carroll Avenue. The extension will be advantageous to the City
in that it will enable the city to construct a portion of the N-3
line at a considerable savings.
The Director of Public Works, Michael Barnes, was present to answer
questions for the Council.
City Council Minutes
August 21, 1990
page twelve
Agenda Item #17,
Motion was made
line.
Motion: Evans
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Evans, Farrier,
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
Agenda Item 918,
Motion was made
Evans
Springer
Estates.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Continued
to approve change order
extending the S-6 Sewer
Hall, Springer, Wilhelm
Developers Agreement for SouthView Estates
to table the Developers Agreement for SouthView
Evans Springer, Hall, Farrier, Wilhelm
None
5-0 vote (to table)
Agenda Item #20, Executive Session
An executive session was not held during this meeting.
Agenda Item #21, Action Necessary/Litigation
No action was taken in regards to litigations.
Agenda Item #22, Action Necessary/Personnel
No action was taken in regards to personnel.
Agenda Item ~23, Action Necessary/Land Acquisition
No action was taken in regards to land acquisition.
Agenda Item #24, Ad3ournment
Motion was made and approved,
Motion: Springer
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Springer, Farrier, Hall,
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0 vote
to adjourn the meeting.
Evans, wilhelm
Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
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I SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO YOU REGARDING THE PROPOSED R E Z O N I N G FROM AG
TO RESIDENTIAL BY SOUTHLAKE JOINT VENTURES - - REFERENCE ZA'.�O 5 :
IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO PROTECT GOODE
AIRPORT AND THE COMMUNITY, I REQUEST THAT THIS DOCUMENT BE ENTERED INTO
THE RECORD OF THIS MEETING AND CONSIDERED IN THE MATTER OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHLAKE JOINT VENTURES.
4 1 ) 1 RECOMMEND A ZONING ORDINANCE P R O V I D I N G FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF,
OR IN PREVENTING HEIGHT HAZARDS IN THE VACINITY OF GOODE AIRPORT.
5) THE RECOMMENDED AVIGATION RIGHTS OF THE AREA BE RECOGNIZED BY AN
ORDINANCE OR BY DEED RESTRICTION TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF
EXISTING BUSINESSES AS WELL AS THE INTEREST OF THE CITY.
FURTHERMORE. THAT A COPY OF DOCUMENTS REFLECTING NOISE IMPACT BE
INSERTED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE HOME OWNERS AS PART OF THEIR
CONTRACT OR RESALE.
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I ALSO REQUEST THAT THE DEVELOPERS OF THE LAND BE REQUIRED TO PLACE
SIGNS ON THE PROPERTIES BENEATH THE FLIGHT PATH INFORMING POTENTIAL,
BUYERS OF THE PRESENCE OF AN AIRPORT I N THE AREA.
IN A D D I T I O N . . I REQUEST THAT MY RIGHT TO PROTECT MY PROPERTY DI
` 1 7ED THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF S I M I L I A R SIGNS WITHIN THE AIRPORT
4 BOUNDARIES.
THE PLACEMENT OF HOUSES AND LOTS. AND ALSO SPECIFIED SOUND PROOFING TO
4 t';AXAMIZE SAFETY OF FLIGHT WHILE MINIMIZING SOUND IMPACT.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT GOODE AIRPORT IS A PRIVATE FACILITY AVAILABLE
FOR PUBLIC USE. BASED AIRCRAFT AND PROJECTED ACTIVITY HAVE FAR EXCEEDED
EARLIER PROJECTIONS.
GOODE AIRPORT'S LOCATION BETWEEN OTHER MAJOR AIRPORT FACILITIES
PROHIBITS ADJUSTMENTS OF FLIGHT PATTERNS EITHER IN HEIGHT OR DIRECTION:
THE PATTERN PRESENTLY CROSSES A MAJORITY OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
AGAIN, I REQUEST THAT THIS LETTER BE INSERTED INTO THE RECORD DUE TO
THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS MATTER TO THE PRESENT AND FUTURE INTEREST OF
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THE COMMUNITY.
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Louis J. Zapata
Chairman, DFW Airport Board and 0
Oris W. Dunham, Jr.
Executive Director
DFW International Airport Board
P.O. Drawer DFW
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Dear Messrs. Zapata and Dunham:
We have reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) for Runways 16/34 East and 16/34 West.
There are numerous comments that could be made
concerning the document's text (for example, the
existing noise - sensitive land uses and noise impacted
dwellings listed in the report for Southlake).
However, given the spirit of our agreement with the
"' FAA, the D /FW Airport Board, and American and Delta
Airlines, we will restrict our comments to Alternative
4 of what the report refers to as viable alternatives
for Runway 16/34 West, and the resultant new diagonal
Runway 12/30.
The report narrative on 16/34 West stresses that each
of the eleven alternatives provide the benefits of a
reduction in delay time and an increase in airport
capacity, among other things.
In reviewing the description and advantages of
Alternative 4, several salient facts become evident
vis -a -vis the other alternatives:
. alternative 4 includes two runways - -the
Runway 16/34 West, and a second Runway 12/30
which would be located 3,000 feet south of,
and parallel to, existing Runway 13R /31L;
• existing Runway 13R /31L is planned to remain
open, and, staggered parallel approaches would
be possible when needed on Runways 13R /31L
and 12/30, but most of the operations on
13R /31L would shift to the new parallel '"
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Louis J. Zapata
Oris W. Dunham, Jr.
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. the construction of the 16/34 West and Runway
4 12/30 together would "...give the airport the
highest operational capacity of the alternatives
considered."
The comment concerning the "highest operational
capacity" is particularly troublesome to the City of
Southlake. Although it is not listed as the preferred
A alternative, the fact that Alternative 4 is considered
"viable" coupled with the "highest operational
capacity" comment leads us to believe that it is an
a alternative that D /FW would give serious consideration
to. The described disadvantages of Alternative 4 do
not give us comfort (highest impacts to wetlands,
uplands, water quality, floodplains, and air quality,
plus a more perceptible change in noise levels due to
shift of aircraft operations over additional areas of
Southlake).
It is also troublesome to find that data concerning the
impact of the proposed Alternative 4 does not appear to
4 differentiate between 16/34 West and 12/30 (for
example, the future noise contour projections listed on
"'' page 3 -67). It is clear, however, that under
me Alternative 4 "...the noise contour extension generated
4 by aircraft operations on Runway 13R /31L would be
shifted approximately 3,000 feet south representing
A increased noise impacts..." over the portion of
i Southlake that is most rapidly developing. Yet the
DEIS gives scant attention to this fact.
It appears that the inclusion of Alternative 4 for
Runway 16/34 West is a signal that the existing
Agreement over Runway 13R /31L has little meaning to the
airport signatories to the Agreement.
The City of Southlake has taken steps to make sure
there would be no future incompatible land uses in the
13R /31L corridor as set out in the Agreement. The
construction of a new diagonal 12/30 would effectively
nullify our efforts.
It is our firm belief that any action inconsistent with
the terms of the Agreement would be totally
unacceptable on our part and evidence of bad faith on
4 the part of the airport signatories. The issue of bad
faith by D /FW has been bantered about in the media by
many. One way of establishing good faith on the part
of D /FW and the other airport signatories would be to
eliminate Alternative 4 from further study concerning
16/34 West.
Louis J. Zapata
Oris W. Dunham, Jr.
August 21, 1990
Page 3
In the absence of such a move, we feel it imperative
that more attention be given to the impact of the new
diagonal on the developing portion of Southlake, and
that the airport signatories let us know in writing
whether or not our 1988 Agreement is still viable.
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