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1970-01-05 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 5, 1970 7:30 P. M. All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen Ray Flaherty Bill McClung A.1 Korioth Bill Binford Members present of the Planning and Zoning Commission were: Chairman Tucker Latham Members Rex Rayfield Joe Byrd Charles Yuill Joe McGowan Others present from Administration were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney H. Louis Nichols City Planner Warren Brewer City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the regular City Council meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission of January 5, 1970 to order at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Linn gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as written of December 15, 1969 of a regular Council meeting after correction was made on page 47 the fourth paragraph from the bottom of the page where the name of Mr. Phil Sizer, 14127 Tanglewood Drive is written, this should read Mr. Tommy Lyon, 2982 Topaz. PRESENTATION OF ELM FORK OPEN SPACE STUDY FOR CITY OF DA.LLA.S BY MA.RVIN SPRINGER Mr. Marvin Springer, a land planner, introduced Mr. L. B. Houston of the Dallas Park Department, and then presented a "Green Belt Study" of the Trinity River Elm Fork that involves Farmers Branch which has been prepared for the City of Dallas. Mr. Springer presented the study by slides and topographic maps. The slides showed the present Trinity River Elm Fork which Mr. Springer explained what could be done. The study was from 60 miles from Commerce Street in Dallas to the proposed Tennessee Page 50 Colony reservoir just west of Palestine. The topographic maps showed the existing lakes and reservoirs of this area and the areas near by. Mr. Springer discussed the Corp of Engineers Flood Plain control and explained his recommendation was to preserve the land by flood control which could be used for recreation and park areas. He stated the land was a fine park strip which levees could be built 3000' apart. Mr. Springer stated what has been done along the Trinity in Dallas and that the area that involves Farmers Branch could be one of a beautiful flood plain strips that could be preserved. Mr. Springer and Mr. Houston stated the City of Dallas is thoroughly studying this plan and hopes that Farmers Branch will too. Mayor Grimmer thanked Mr. Springer and Mr. Houston for their recommendation and presentation and that the Council would study this but could make no committments of future Councils. DOWNTOWN SECTION PLAN OF FARMERS BRANCH PRESENTATION BY MA.RVIN SPRINGER Mr. Marvin Springer stated he wanted to present his study of a plan for the redevelopment of the original downtown Farmers Branch, so that the Planning and Zoning Commission could study it and work with him and present the final recommendations to the Council. Mr. Springer presented the following recommendations by pointing them out on a map. The recommendations were: 1. Circulation and A.ccess - The Basic framework for street access and circulation in PD-5-C is shown on the accompanying Plan. The minimum rights-of-way of the primary access streets of Rossford, Carrick and Pike Streets are established at 60 feet south of Valley View Lane and west of the MK&T Railroad. Oak Street, Irondale Street, Sable Street, Eler Street, Verbick Street and a portion of Carrick Street are subject to closing when such action is agreeable to the abutting property owners. All Land in the right-of-way of Oak, Irondale, Elder, Verbick, or the portion of Carrick Street shall upon closing be sub- ject to the standards and regulations herein established for (PD-5-C). Denton Drive shall remain unchanged as a secondary means of access except for intersection adjustments and provision for one-way operation in certain sections. Pike Street is proposed to be extended across the MK&T Railroad. Rossford Street north of Valley View Lane shall have a minimum right-of-way of 50 feet and be subjectio the same set back standards as measured from the centerline as are provided for the section south of Valley View Lane. 2. Permitted Uses - The uses permitted in (Pd-5-C) shall be in accordance with the Use Schedules 8-100 through 8-112 of the Farmers Branch Zoning Ordinance except that no existing residential structure shall be converted to a non-residential use and all future business, commercial or other non-residential uses located in the (PD-5-C) area shall be constructed to comply with building code standards for the type of occupancy intended. Page 51 3. Building Set Back (Yards) and Coverage - No set back from the property line shall be required for any new non-residential structure provided; however, that in no case shall a building be constructed nearer than thirty (30) feet to the centerline of any adjacent street and provided further that no more than 50 percent of any lot, tract or parcel may be covered by building or structure. The remaining (uncovered) 50 percent of any lot, tract or parcel shall be used for off-street parking and on-site landscaping. 4. Off-Street Parking - Off-street parking for all uses and buildings shall be provided in accordance with Article 12 (12-102) of the Farmers Branch Zoning Ordinance. 5. Other Development Standards - All buildings, drainage structures, curbs, parking areas and walks shall be designated to conform to the overall Access and Circulation Framework Plan adopted as part of (PD-5-C). The grade of all parking areas, drives, curbs, building floor levels, walks and drainage structures, shall be subject to approval by by the City of Farmers Branch and such improvements shall be made in accordance with the City of Farmers Branch standards and specifications. After some discussion and agreement to further studying the downtown redevelopment plan by Marvin Springer, a motion by Mr. Charles Yuil, a second by Mr. Joe Byrd, all Planning and Zoning Commission members voting "aye", adjourned themselves from the joint Council-Commission meeting of January 5, 1970 at 8:45 P.M. . REQUEST FOR BARBER AND BEAUTY COLLEGE IN VALWOOD SHOPPING CENTER - MR. NORMAN RUBINETTE Mr. Norman Rubinette, a broker of Henry S. Miller Company, addressed the Council and apologized for not attending the last Council meeting which the Council had turned down 'barber and beauty coleges' to be located in a LR-2 zone with a special permit. Mr. Rubinettestated they had requested tlis use in the Valwood Shopping Center which they have an option by R. C. Fulton of National Beauty Schools for this use. Mr. Rubinette stated Mr. Fulton had 5 existing operations in the Dallas area and were located in shopping centers and around other beauty shops. He stated they would use approximately 450 sq. ft. (5% of the area) for classroom instruction. Mr. Rubinettosaid this would be an asset to the community and asked the council to reconsider their vote of December 15, 1969. The Council questioned the operation of the request and discussed the prices charged. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", expressed desire to send this back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an intrepretation of this request and make recommendations back to the Council. Page 52 AUDIT DISCUSSION Mr. Carson Danford of Burleson and Walker, presented a summary to the 1968-1969 audit report of a combined Balance Sheet and Schedule of Cash Balance. Mr. Danford said the entire audit would be presented at the next Council meeting, January 19, 1970. From this summary Mr. Danford stated along with the Council, the City is in a fair financial situation. FUTURE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERA.TIONS Paul West, City Manager, explained the situationof the property of the old Fire and Police stations. Mr. West explained if the City could remodel the old police station into offices for headquarters that would give the Fire Department sufficient room to fulfill their duties. He stated it would cost approximately $35, 000 to $40,OGO to remodel and this would come from the 1967 Bond Funds. He explained it might be necessary to borrow approximately $30, 000 from some other fund until new bonds are sold. Mr. West recommended the architect to complete the plans that had previously been authorized and started and advertise for bids. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to instruct the architect to proceed to complete the plans and advertise for bids on remodeling the old police station for offices for the Fire Department. ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 Page 53 EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5„ 1970 - 9:30 P.M. C. O. G. Representative from City Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", elected Mayor Grimmer as the member to represent the City to the Council of Governments. Lawsuit Discussion City Attorney Louis Nichols reported to the Council on some condemnation lawsuits. There were: Knight, Reynolds, Hallock, and Scott. Mr. Nichols stated he would do what he thought best in trying these cases unless the Council wished otherwise. The Council did not object. The Council discussed the Hawnco Case against the city with City Attorney Louis Nichols. This case was brought by Hawnco, Inc, against the City of Farmers Branch and Members of the Council and Plan Commission. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adjourned the regular City Council meeting of January 5, 1970 at 10:20 P.M.. ~ Ma or G orgSe i immer ity Secretary Page 54