1960-10-24 CC MinutesL
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH,TEXAS
October 24, 1960
The City Council convened
the Community Building at
Mayor
Councilmen
in a special meeting on October 24, 1960 at
7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Oley Attebery
Sam Page
Don Knox
Bill Hamilton
John Dodson
Dorthanna Williams
Assistant City Manager
city secretary
Councilmen Mallon
and Wilsey were absent.
Mayor Attebery called the meeting to order. Mr. Edward L. Wagner,
pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
ORDINANCE NO. 255 - SWIMMING POOLS ENCLOSED
Upon a motion by Councilman Knox, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all
voting 'ayes', an ordinance was passed requiring swimming pools to be
enclosed. Caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
REQUIRING ALL SWIMMING POOLS TO BE ENCLOSED WITH A
FENCE, WALL OR OTHER SOLID STRUCTURE NOT LESS THAN
THREE AND ONE-HALF (3-1/2) FEET IN HEIGHT, WITH NO
OPENINGS LARGER THAN FOUR INCHES SQUARE, AND SELF-
LATCHING DEVICES; MAKING SAID ORDINANCE APPLICABLE
TO EXISTING SWIMMING POOLS AND REQUIRING THAT EXIST-
ING SWIMMING POOLS COMPLY WITH SAID ORDINANCE BY JUNE
1, 1961; REQUIRING ALL FUTURE PLANS FOR SWIMMING POOLS
TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH ORDINANCE AND WITHHOLDING
FINAL INSPECTION UNTIL COMPLIANCE OBTAINED; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT
TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE
AND MAKING EACH DAY OF VIOLATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
LICENSING PRIVATE CLUBS
Assistant City Manager Dodson reported that he had contacted Attorney
Nichols to get additional information on this subject. Quote from Mr.
Nichols letter, "We do not believe that it is possible to levy an
occupation tax against private clubs nor is there any reasonable way
under which they could be licensed so that you would have some control
over them". Councilman Hamilton asked, is there any way the City can
control a disturbance in a private club? Mayor Attebery said; yes, we
can go anywhere there is a disturbance.
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REQUEST FOR S.P.-ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Mr. Wilson Brooks, representing the Episcopal Church, asked the Council
for a Special Permit for a temporary building to be used in conjunction
with their permanent building. This temporary building to be used for
class rooms and for recreation. Councilman Page asked, how long do you
intend to use this temporary building? Mr. Brooks said, we do not know
how long, but would like to use it until they can arrange for a permanent
building, they will conform to all building restrictions in this temporary
construction. Councilman Knox said, most temporary buildings are operated
on a yearly basis but the permit may be renewed from year to year.
Councilman Page moved a Special Permit for a one year period be granted,
seconded by Councilman Knox, passed unanimously.
COOKS BRANCH COMMITTEE
Mayor Attebery said he had talked with Mr. Upchurch, Chairman of this
committee and he is working long hours and has asked that Mr. Oradat
be appointed as Chairman. Mr. Oradat asked that Mr. Jim Ragan, 2933
Mark Twain and Dr. Robert Winslow, 13828 Pyramid be appointed to the
committee, they have expressed a desire to serve.
Councilman Hamilton moved Mr. Oradat be appointed Chairman of the Cooks
Branch Committee and Mr. Ragan and Dr. Winslow be appointed to this
committee making it a five-member committee, seconded by Councilman Page,
passed unanimously.
The Council then instructed the City Manager to write a letter to Mr.
Oradat authorizing him to contact engineering firms for plans and esti-
mates for correcting this drainage problem.
PUBLIC HEARING-REQUEST FOR S.P. FOR NURSERY & GREENHOUSE
Mr. Silas Jack Jones requested a Special Permit for a retail nursery
and greenhouse on Valwood Parkway next to Dr. Winslow's clinic. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this request be granted
with certain conditions.
Councilman Hamilton asked, is this permanent? Mr. Jones said, yes,
and he is ready to start his construction, it should be completed in
90 days, all shrubbery, plantings, etc. Councilman Page asked about
the water supply. Mr. Napier said, it is ample, 16" and 8" water lines
available. Councilman Page asked if there is a right-of-way for drain-
age? Mr. Napier said this right-of-way has already been set aside.
Mayor Attebery asked Mr. Jones if the City should need additional foot-
age for drainage right-of-way would he be willing to give it? Mr. Jones
said he would be happy to. Councilman Hamilton asked about noise. Mr.
Jones said there would be no noise, it will be a garden center. Council-
man Knox asked if he was planning to be open on Sunday. Mr. Jones said,
Sunday is a good gardening day for most home owners but he will work
with the Ministerial Association, the Plan Commission suggested he not
open until noon on Sunday. Mayor Attebery said they cannot regulate
business hours and did not believe they can tell him what hours he can
be open.
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Councilman Knox moved the Special Permit be granted subject to all
conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the
exception of Item 6, seconded by Councilman Page, all voting 'ayes'.
The conditions are as follows:
1. That construction conform to an approved site plan.
2. That all merchandise shall be stored within an enclosed
or fenced area behind the front building line.
3. That only one sign, not exceeding 18 square feet in area,
be permitted within the landscaped area in the front yard.
4. That the proposed sign on the building shall not be an
electrical sign.
5. That trash, waste materials and debris shall not be kept
outside the enclosed area.
Adjournment.
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Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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