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1970-06-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1970 A.11 members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro-Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Al Korioth Bill Binford City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney H. Louis Nichols City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the regular meeting of the City Council of June 15, 1970, to order at 7:30 P. M.. Rev. W. B. Slack of Chapel Hill Methodist Church gave the invocation. A.PPROVA L OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", considered and approved the minutes of June 1, 1970 as written. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Grimmer presented service awards to Mr. Johnny Brim and Mr. Tommy Seabolt )f the Fire Department for 5 years of employment. Mayor Grimmer expressed appreciation to the two for their hard work and loyalty to the city. REQUEST FOR SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION Mrs. M. W. Jordan and Mr. Wendall Barker requested they be put on the agenda to discuss the sign ordinance. They did not appear. After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved that the sign ordinance be discussed and studied for correct wordage at a study session by the Council before being on a regular City Council meeting agenda. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Page 124 SKAGGS-ALBERTSON SITE PLAN REVISION Mr. Roy Patton, Director of Public Works, presented the Council with a revised site plan from the developers of the Skaggs-Albertson Shopping Center located just north of the Post Office on Veronica Lane. Mr. Patton pointed out the revised locations of curbs, curb openings, and screening fences on the site plan. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", approved the amendments to the original site plan requirements with the following stipulations as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission: (a) That a 30' driveway, to be constructed, opening onto Veronica Lane, with the driveway opening to be in line with the parking lot drive immediately south of the proposed Skaggs Albertson building; and the proposed rolled asphalt curb, located on the south side of this drive, be extended to the edge of the sidewalk on Veronica Lane. (b) That no paving be constructed between the existing pavement adjacent to the Post Office and the rolled curb referred to above. (c) Light standards and the curb in the easement on the north side of the proposed parking lot be removed from the existing east-west easement, and constructed south of the existing easement. The Council discussed the problems of the traffic situation around the Post Office. Page 125 J. C. PENNEY COMPANY REQUEST COMMITMENT OF COUNCIL Those present from the J. C. Penney Company were: Mr. Bob Murray from Dallas, the J. C. Penney Company's leasing representative; Mr. Bob Harbison of the real estate department from the New York office; Mr. Phil Fladd, the Dallas Construction Manager for the Southern Region; and, Mr. Norman Harper and associate Mr. Creeder with Raymond Goodson Engineers, the Company's consulting engineers on this project. Mr. Murray explained that he was representing J. C. Penney Company which has begun plans to put in a department store that is a shopping center within a shopping center. The store will be named "The Treasury" This is a new division operated within the J. C. Penney Company which w ould be a building of 175, 000 to 200, 000 sq. ft. plus a space for gasoline sales. Mr. Murray stated that this type of operation will generate considerable traffic at their proposed location on the corner of Valley View Lane and Midway Road, and is in need of improvement of the existing road system. Mr. Murray said it was their recommendation that the Midway-Dooley Road be widened, which they understand is a continuation of the existing Midway Road in Dallas. Since the concept would face Midway, Mr. Murray stated that this widening was very much needed prior to their opening of "The Treasury" which is tentatively scheduled, if all goes accordingly, sometime in 1972. Mr. Murray stated the Planning and Zoning Commission suggested, since they had no jurisdiction to obligate the City of Farmers Branch to the widening of Midway Road, that they present it to the City Council. The Council was presented with plot plans and pictures of existing stores in other areas. Mr. Harper, showing on a plot plan, presented the proposal of Midway Road being a two 33' lanes with left turn lanes into the project. Mr. Harper said they were contemplating two-lane traffic on Valley View Lane, but it gets into some problems with the Dallas City limit line and involves the State Highway Department right-of-way. He stated they are not sure at this point on the two lanes on Valley View but the J. C. Penney Company would like to see two-lanes for circulation. He said at this point they have decided on the divided two 33' lanes with a 14' median on Midway. He expressed the need for the widening of Midway to handle circulation to and from the store. It was pointed out that the area which is zoned LI permits the use of service stations. The Council asked if they give Midway anticipation to so many feet to meet these specifications, and then J. C. Penney Company does not .meet the road requirements of the State and the City of Dallas on their plan for two-way traffic on Valley View, or if the State and the City of Dallas does not give them their requested roads desired, will the J. C. Penney Company curtail or pull back their plans. Mr. Murray stated they would not shrink their plans, either they will or they will not construct the proposed project. Page 126 The Council asked the City Manager, if the Council concurs with this request,where would the money from the City come from? City Manager Paul West said the money would come from the street bond fund, and would be an assessment paving program. He explained the cost would be born by the property owners which would have an option of paying it out over a 5 year period - 5 annual payments. He added there would be interest on the money. Mr. West said the City would be borrowing the money from the street bond fund, which would be repaid,as the property owners make their payments. He pointed out that the rate of interest would be established by the Council. It was pointed out that the estimated cost of the storm sewer construction on Midway Road would be $30, 000, and, the estimated cost of paving the requested Midway Road would be $72, 000. The construction of the storm sewer would not be in the assessment program. It was brought out that if the project does not develop, the City is not obligated on their commitment on the paving of Midway as requested on this date. The Council expressed their desire to cooperate with the J. C. Penney Company in their request for improvements on a portion of Midway Road. Mr. Murray asked for help on Valley View, also. The Council expressed desire to help the J. C. Penney Company on Valley View Lane for two-way traffic. Councilman Korioth made the motion to put in the improvements on Midway Road as requested by the J. C. Penney Company by June, 1972, provided that the City will not start any construction on the street until the J. C. Penney Company starts their project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Binford and all voted "aye CANCELING PERSONAL TAX UN-COLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS AND REMOVING FROM TAX ROLLS After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved to cancel the un-collectable accounts listed below in the total amount of $1, 608.13 by removing them from the tax rolls. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Year Assessed A mount Name 1962-1963 $ 23. 65 Huggins Automotive 1964-1965 105.00 Haps Sporting Goods 1966 31.62 Economy Auto Supply 1966 11.50 Cypress Gardens of Texas 1967 12.53 Otha's Maternity Shop 1967-1969 855.01 Park Mobil Homes 1968-1969 226.51 Cook's Shop & Cart $1,265.82 Total Bankrupt Personal Property Page 12 7 Year Assessed Amount Name 1960-1962 $ 42.05 Marcom Gulf Service 1965-1969 23.41 Barnett Plumbing Company 1966 86.25 Trio Motors 1966 19.20 Atomic Oil Company 1966 6.09 Butler Insurance Company 1967 6.90 Vance Jones Real Estate 1967-1968 28.37 Riley's Dance Studio 1968 5.00 David Cherry 1968-1969 12.51 Morgan Adhesives 1968-1969 18.76 Harry Wardell Insurance 1968 6.25 R. C. Briggs Investment Co. 1968 7.50 Butler Bldg. Maintenance Co. 1968 16.25 American General Life Insurance 1968 25.00 McKnight T. V. Service 1968 25.00 Cassidy Enco Service Station 1968-1969 7.51 Lyles Dairy 1969 6.26 HCC Credit Company $ 342.31 Total Delinquent Personal Property $1,265.82 Total Bankrupt Personal Property 342.31 Total Delinquent Pers onal Property $1,608.13 Grand Total Other Subjects Mr. Phil Sizer, 14127 Tanglewood Drive, stated he would like to see Farmers Branch seek a Post Mas ter and rename the Post Office to the Farmers Branch Post Office. The Council advised that this was already being investigated. Councilman Linn read a letter that he had received from Mr. R. L. Bynum, 13699 No. Rawhide Parkway, in which he was interested in finding out more about cable television for the local residents. City Manager Paul West stated that this would be checked into. Mayor Grimmer recognized some letters from the Girl Scouts expressing their appreciation to some of the City employees on their participation in helping get the camp grounds in order for their day camp. EXECUTIVE SESSION A.ppoint.ment to the Library Advisory Board. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", appointed Mr. G. T. McClain to the Library Advisory Board to serve an unexpired term that expires April, 1971. Page 128 _A DJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adjourned the regular City Council meeting of June 15, 1970 at 8:43 P. M. . Mayor George G. ri.m.mer ity Secretary r. Page 12 9