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1972-11-20 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING November 20, 1972 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro-Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Members of the Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Public Works Roy Patton Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of November 20, 1972 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Roy Patton gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", approved the City Council minutes of the meeting of November 6, 1972 as submitted. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26 TO DECEMBER 2, 1972 AS ONE NATION UNDER GOD WEEK". Mr. H. C. McCracken, a representative of the Exchange Club, presented the proclamation to the Council. Mr. McCracken stated that the Exchange Club is sponsoring an Essay Contest in the two Junior High Schools in which the essayists will write the meaning to them of the words "One Nation Under God" in our pledge to the Flag. Mr. McCracken explained the awards that would be given by the selected winners. He stated that this was a National Program of the Exchange Clubs and was authorized by the School Superintendent Newman Smith for the schools participation. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", designated the week of November 26, to December 2, 1972 as "One Nation Under God Week" as requested by Mr. H. C. McCracken. Page 542. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF LIQUOR IN CERTAIN ZONES OF THE CITY, Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City so as to prohibit the sale of liquor in certain zones of the City. Mayor Grimmer read the captioned heading of the ordinance. The ordinance amends the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance so as to restrict the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Farmers Branch. The ordinance in consideration prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages in all zones of the City, except in Heavy Industrial zones and except with a Specific Use Permit in Light Industrial zones. The ordinance also prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages in those "Planned Development" zones allowing heavy industrial and light industrial uses. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor or in opposition of the ordinance presented. No one spoke. Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some clarification and additions made, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, USE REGULATIONS DISTRICTS, BY AMENDING SECTION 8-107, RETAIL AND SERVICE TYPE USES SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ALL ZONES EXCEPT HEAVY INDUST- RIAL ZONES AND EXCEPT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND PRO- HIBITING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THOSE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONES ALLOWING HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES, ALLOWING PRIVATE CLUBS IN CERTAIN ZONES WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMITS; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, ITEM NO. 5 ON THE AGENDA TO CONSIDER ACCEPTING A 20 FOOT FIRE LANE EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB INC. WAS CANCELLED. Page 543. MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN PLAT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT CARRICK AND IRONDALE STREETS. Mr. Roy Patton, Director of Public Works, explained that a plat of the Henry-Blaylock Addition No. 1, located at the northwest corner of Carrick and Irondale Streets, had been submitted. The plat includes within its boundaries a portion of the right of way of Irondale Street which was closed to traffic on June 19, 1972. Because the City owns the closed right of way, it is necessary for a representative of the City to sign the plat along with other property owners in the addition, before the plat is recorded with the County. If the plat is signed by all property owners and recorded with the County, the right of way would still be retained by the City as a drainage and utility easement. However, the developers of the Addition will be able to include and utilize this closed portion of the right of way within their paved parking area. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plat, subject to the condition that it be signed by a representative of the City. City Manager Paul West recommended that the authorization for joining in this platting be given, subject to the completion of a satisfactory agreement which will provide for the payment for the right of way in what was Irondale Street as outlined in the action of the City Council in the Executive session of November 6, 1972. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized the Mayor to sign a plat for property located at Carrick and Irondale Streets as recommended by the City Manager. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Paul West gave a report on various happenings, projects and programs going on in the various departments of the city. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", accepted the City Manager's report. Mayor Grimmer reported the disposition of various resolutions that were presented for consideration at the Texas Municipal League convention. EXECUTIVE SESSION Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", appointed W. E. Morgan and Tom Madden to serve another two year term on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Board of Appeals. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of November 20, 1972 at 8:24 P.M. Page 544. Mayor George G. ri:m:mer a, 6), City etary J. W. Wade Page 545.