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1964-08-17 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS August 17, 1964 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmen A. J. Airoldi E. P. Hamilton, Jr. Frank Tippitt Ed Rhodes W. D. Oradat J. M. Orman Robert Baker Dorthanna Williams City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Councilman Upfield was absent. Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Bob Langley, Chapel Hill Methodist Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were considered, corrected and approved: Regular Meetings - July 20 and August 3; Special Meeting - July 30. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - SHELL OIL COMPANY Messrs. John F. Eulich and Trammel Crow and Shell Oil Company requested a "C" zone classification on the west side of Webb Chapel Road adjacent to I.H. 635 fronting 150 feet on Webb Chapel Road and being 165 feet deep. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the request. Mr. L. S. Lunstedt, 8130 Carpenter Freeway, represented Shell Oil Company. The area in the request is now zoned apartments. Mr. W. L. Knighton, Jr., representing the Metropolitan Medical Center said there is no objection from the Medical Center. There was no opposition to the request. Councilman Tippitt moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes". The Council advised Mr. Lunstedt that a decision on the request would be made at the next regular Council meeting. 1 PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT - STREET PROJECT NO. 39 A public hearing was held on a sidewalk assessment progr6n on Josey Lane, Farmers Branch Lane and Veronica Road. Page 103 Mr. Searcy Miller spoke in opposition to the assessment in behalf of Mrs. Katherine C. Fry. Others speaking in opposition were: Mr. Charles Kuykendall, 2849 Bay Meadows Circle; Mr. Karl F. Lang- horst, 2888 Reedcroft; Mr. F. L. Costlow, 2905 Selma Lane; Mr. John Ranne, 2855 Bay Meadow and Mr. E. R. Zachry, 2667 Leta Mae Lane. Mr. Robert Hackney served as real estate appraiser and testified to enhancement values of sidewalk installation. He testified that in his opinion a small number of the properties involved would be enhance4 by sidewalk installations, that his own lot is involved and he is willing to pay his assessment to keep the children from walking across his lawn. Councilman Hamilton moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes". Councilman Oradat moved that an ordinance be prepared for assess- ment as presented, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes". CLUB BUS SERVICE Mr. Bill Cooper presented recommendations from the Chamber of Commerce on the commuter bus service from Farmers Branch to downtown Dallas. After compiling the 51 replies to the inquiry the schedule to begin September 1, was presented as follows: begin pick up in Farmers Branch at 7:15 a.m. - arrive in downtown Dallas at 7:50 a.m.; leave Dallas at 5:15 p.m. - arrive in Farmers Branch at 5:50 p.m. Councilman Oradat moved, if legal, steps be taken to enter into a contract with Dallas Transit Company for one bus for one month and on a month-to-month basis thereafter; seconded by Councilman Hamil- ton, all voting "ayes". (Authorized Mayor to sign-Minutes 9-8-64) BUILDING VARIANCE FOR CUELLAR BROTHERS PLANT A variance in the Building Code was requested in the construction of a food processing plant for Cuellar Brothers Royalty Company on west Valley View Lane. After discussion Councilman Tippitt moved approval and that the north and south walls be designated temporary walls, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes". RESOLUTION - AWARD CONTRACT ON LIBRARY ADDITION Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", Jack A. Stroud and Associates were awarded the contract on the basis of their low bid in the amount of $10,286.02; and that the money be advanced out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund Unappropriated Surplus. The next lowest bids were: C. L. Adkins and Son Construction Company - $14,326.55 and R. H. Heiser Construction Company - $15,000.00. Page 104 KNIGHTON AND COX - CONCRETE LINED CHANNEL Messrs. Knighton and Cox were present to discuss the completion of the lined channel and rip-rap at the bridge on Josey Lane. This channel is between Farmington Park Estates and the Villa Creek Apartments. The Council agreed that Knighton and Cox would not be charged liquidating money from the $5,000 deposited with the City, for delay of the completion of the concrete lined channel if they would install grouted rip-rap all the way to the bridge. DELAY ZONING HEARING - MR. JIM GUAL The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Gual requesting a delay in his public hearing set for September 8. The Council approved the request. ORDINANCE NO. 497 - SPECIAL PERMIT - JACKIE ALEXANDER Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOW- ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM "R-5" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-5" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR INSTRUCTION IN DANCING AND BATON TWIRLING, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1A, BLOCK A, FARMERSDELL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS TO BE USED UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR INSTRUCTION IN DANCING AND BATON TWIRLING, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY EXPRESSED; THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL BE IMPROVED ACCORDING TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED THEREFOR, WHICH SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY PLAN COM- MISSION AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 498 - AMEND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE - AREA ANNEXED FROM ADDISON AND 80-ACRE TRACT SOUTH OF VALLEY VIEW LANE WEST OF MARSH LANE Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton, Councilmen Oradat, Hamilton and Tippitt voting "ayes", .(Councilman Rhodes abstaining, being absent on August 3, date of hearing) the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOW- ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM AN "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIS- TRICT TO AN "R-2.5" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION, Page 10 5 SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (legal description of area annexed from Addison); AND SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO "R-2.5" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (Legal description of tract southwest corner of intersection of Valley View and Marsh Lanes); PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. VALLEY VIEW LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION Mr. Darrell Johnson, right-of-way agent, gave a progress report on this project. Councilman Tippitt moved, accept counter offers of No. 33 - Dr. McNatt and No. 43-A - Mr. R. R. McWhartor, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes". The City Attorney was instructed to close right-of-way operations until further notice. Mayor Airoldi appointed Councilmen Tippitt and Hamilton to study the project and make recommendations for further proceedings. THEATER 34 - USE OF SCOUT HUT The City Manager reported that Theater 34 had requested the use of the Scout Hut in Waterworth Park. As far as he could determine the Scouts were not planning to use it. The Council suggested removing the electric meter billed to the City and having Theater 34 have connection made with utility company and paying their own utilities. Also, have the building checked for fire hazards. APPOINTMENT TO PARK BOARD Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", Mr. N. B. Quarles, 2972 Primrose Lane was appointed to the Park Board to serve until May, 1965. The City Manager was instructed to advise Mr. Quarles of this appointment. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN W. D. ORADAT - PLACE 4 Councilman Oradat presented a letter of resignation to Mayor Airoldi and the Council members which read: "Due to the increasing demands and anticipated future workload of my job, it has become apparent that I am unable to fulfill completely the responsibilities of the office of Councilman of the City of Farmers Branch. This, then, will constitute my resignation from the Council effective at the end of the regular Council meeting August 17, 1964. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve with you gentlemen. Sincerely, W. D. Oradat" Councilman Hamilton moved, accept the resignation with regret, Council- Tippitt seconded the motion with regret, all voting "ayes". Page 106 APPOINT RICHARD L. MYERS TO COUNCIL - PLACE 4 Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes" , Richard L. Myers, 2912 Golfing Green Drive, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Council. Mayor Airoldi administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Myers. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes", Mr. Bill Dargin was appointed to the Plan Commis- sion to serve until May, 1966. This appointment was to fill the vacancy made by the appointment of Mr. Myers to the City Council. STRINGFELLOW ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager was instructed to have street lights installed and begin garbage collection service in the Stringfellow Addition in west Farmers Branch. Also, get cost estimates on oiling the streets and installing a sewer main. ADJOURNMENT - 11:15 p.m. Ic° . Airo i, Mayor 12 Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary 1 Page 107