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1971-07-19 CC Minutes1 L CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING July 19, 19 71 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Al Korioth Bill Binford Members of the City Council absent were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Councilman Bill McClung (Absences due to vacations. ) Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney George McDonald City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Pro Te.m Linn called the City Council meeting of July 19, 1971 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Glenn Moore gave the invocation. EMERGENCY ITEMS DECLARED Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting Wye", declared an emergency and placed Item 4. A. !,Consider Passing A Resolution Supporting The Amtrak Passenger Service For Dallas Area'on the agenda. Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed Item 7. A. iconsider Amended Site Plan for Wards Drug-Requested by Wards Drug" on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the meeting of June 21, 1971 after the following corrections were made: 1. The word Fort in the last line of the second paragraph from the bottom of page 272 should be Ford; 2. The first sentence in the fourth paragraph from the bottom of page 273 be change to read; Mr. Jim Amos stated he spoke in behalf of Mrs. Stellman; ; 3. On page 274 under the heading "Boy Scouts Nature Area", Mr. Don Steerman should be spelled Mr. Don Stearman.; 4. On page 277 under the heading "Meeting Date In July Discussed", the motion should read - After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", authorized one Council meeting be held in July and that meeting be on July 19, 1971 because the first regularly scheduled meeting falls on the 5th of July, the designated holiday for the 4th of July. Page 282. Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the Special Council meeting of June 28, 1971 after the date was changed from July 28, 1971 to June 28, 1971 at the top of page 278. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD Mayor Pro Tem Linn presented a 5 year service award to Mr. Julian Cochran of the Inspection Division in the Public Works Department for his employment with the city. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. Mayor Pro Tem Linn presented a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. James F. Brownmiller for volunteering her services to the Library from January 26 through June 1, 1971. PUBLIC HEARING -REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT WITHOUT DRIVE-IN SERVICE IN VALLEY VIEW VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER. Mayor Pro Tem Linn opened the public hearing stating the request of Wayne Clements and Company for a Specific Use Permit to operate a restaurant with- out drive-in service located in the Valley View Village Shopping Center on Josey Lane. Mr. Wayne Clements presented his request and a site plan showing the location in the shopping center. Mr. Clements named the proposed tenants for the center and stated that Bonanza Restaurant would like to lease a part of the center. Mr. Clements stated that a restaurant without drive-in service is permitted in LR-1 zone with a Specific Use Permit in which category the Bonanza Restaurant falls under. Mayor Pro Tem Linn asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Pro Tern Linn asked if anyone was present to speak in opposition. The following spoke: Mr. Ed Sostecke, owner of property at 2938 Eric Lane, questioned the state- ments by Mr. Clements when listing the names of the proposed tenants that he named Leonards Auto Supply. Mr. Sostecke stated he did not object to the restaurant but did to Leonards Auto Supply. Mrs. Betty Subject, 2949 Primrose, made statements complaining of the noise and traffic that were caused by Skaggs-Albertson and the service station on the corner of Veronica and Valley View; and complained especially about the traffic to and from the Post Office. She questioned if another merchant is needed in Farmers Branch. Page 283. Mr. Clements explained and pointed out on a transparency the proposed parking facilities and told the hours that the restaurant would be open. Mr. Basil Weaver, 2948 Primrose Lane, questioned the access to the Post Office and the delivery trucks that would be coming to the stores. Mr. Clements and his representative again explained the proposed parking f acilitie s. With no other comments from persons in the audience, Councilman Korioth made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Flaherty seconded the motion and all voted "aye". After Council discussion on the traffic pattern in the area of the shopping center, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye" approved the request for a Specific Use Permit to operate a restaurant without drive-in service, to be located in the Valley View Village Shopping Center, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM PD-7 (LR-1) TO PD-7 (C), PROPERTY LOCATED IN VALLEY VIEW VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER. Mayor Pro Tem Linn opened the public hearing stating the request by Wayne Clements and Company for a zone change from PD-7 (LR-1) to PD-7 (C) on property located in the Valley View Village Shopping Center. Mr. Wayne Clements presented his request as stated above in order to allow the operation of Leonards Auto Center in the Shopping Center. Mr. Clements displayed a site plan. He stated Leonards is one of 5 Tandy leases and is a new sales facility with 81/o of the total work being service work. He pointed out thei would be no storage outside the building and all service work would be done inside the building. He stated the building would set 40 feet off dosey Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Linn asked if anyone was present to speak favoring the request. No one spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Linn asked if anyone was present to speak in opposition to the request. The following spoke: Mr. Ed Sostecke, owner of property at 2938 Eric Lane, stated he objected to the noise that the Leonards Auto Center would cause and requested the zoning to remain as is. Mr. Thurmon Williamson, 13562 Braemar, spoke as an individual and not as a Planning and.Zoning Commission Member expressing his feelings for not changing the zoning. Page 284. After some Council discussion, Councilman Flaherty moved that the request by Wayne Clements and Company for zone change PD-7 (LR-1) to PD-7 (C) on property in the Valley View Village Shopping Center be denied. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye". REQUEST FOR SNOW CONE STAND BY ASSOCIATED SPORTS. Mrs. Jean Ogletree, president of the Women's Auxilary of the Associated Sports, requested the Council to allow them to install a snow cone stand for 6 weeks on the property of the Conoco station on the corner of Josey Lane and Dennis Road to raise money for Associated Sports. There was a discussion on the proceedure of making the request to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Ogletree stated they wanted to follow the correct proceedure. After some discussion, Councilman Korioth moved to deny the request by Mrs. Ogletree and referred Mrs. Ogletree to the City Manager for further directions. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye WARDS DRUG REQUEST SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A SIGN. Mr. Pat Chandler of Liberty Sign Company spoke in behalf of Wards Drug seeking advice or suggestions on what they could do to obtain an advertising sign other than the one on the building. After some Council discussion, Mr. Chandler made the statement that he would investigate the possibilities of installing a sign on the roof. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AMTRAK PASSENGER SERVICE FOR DALLAS AREA. Mr. J. G. Wildhagen, representative of the Southwest Railroad Historical Society, requested the support of the Council in requesting that Amtrak railway passenger service be established for the Dallas area by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Mr. Wildhagen stated that County Commissioner John Whittington and Dallas Councilman Jerry Gilmore will be going to Washington on July 23rd to present a summary of the Dallas area passenger train market to the Amtrak vice president in charge of planning. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", passed a resolution whereas the City of Farmers Branch resolves that passenger service should be established for this area as soon as possible for the benefit of the citizens in this area. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS REQUESTED BY L. L. KAMMERER. Mr. Les Kammerer requested the Council to reconsider their previous action of requiring an additional 10 feet for street right-of-way on Rossford Street when presented a site plan for approval. Mr. Kammerer quoted the 14th amendment which concerns acquiring property. Page 285. The Council informed Mr. Kammerer that the dedication of the additional right-of-way is contained in the zoning ordinance. No action was taken on this item. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND ASSESSMENT PAVING OF A PORTION OF SIGMA AND ASSESSMENT ON A PORTION OF ALPHA. ROAD AUTHORIZED. City Manager Paul West stated that two streets, Alpha and Sigma, in the east industrial area have unpaved sections which need to be paved. He stated that the right-of-way is available on Alpha Road and only the south one-half of the indicated street section remains to be paved; and, that right-of-way must be acquired on Sigma Road and none of the indicated section is paved. (Sketches Attached) Mr. West stated, if it was the desire of the Council, he needed authorization from the Council to acquire the right-of-way and for the assessment paving of the portion of Sigma Road, and for the assessment paving of a portion of Alpha Road. Estimated costs were given. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized the acquisition of right- of-way and assessment paving of a portion of Sigma Road, and the assessment paving of a portion of Alpha Road. CONTRACT WITH KIWANIS CLUB FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GUSSIE FIELD WA.TERWORTH PARK. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized a contract to be signed agreeing to pay $1, 000. 00 to the Kiwanis Club for the construction of the improvements on and development of the nature area on city property located behind or South of Gussie Field Waterworth Park. Mr. Don Stearman thanked the Council. WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENSIONS. After reviewing the plans and some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the plans and specifications for water and sewer line extensions - I. H. 35E to Valwood South and miscellaneous extensions in Brookhollow; and authorized the advertisement for bids. SPRINKLER SYSTEM - VALLEY VIEW WATER TOWER. City Manger Paul West requested the authorization to advertise for bids for materials for a sprinkler system around the Valley View Water Tower. There was a discussion on funds for this project, and the plans for the area. After some discussion, Councilman Korioth made a motion to deny the request. Councilman Flaherty seconded the .motion. Page 286. % rt .---_.-r-- w- -w-...- ._ww.s...: oil. _ _ w - _ ^I 11 I ' t Ivy ~ ~ I I I~ ' 71y r 1 I J 1 i J i I j• N. Z.WFZZS (I•J iI ~ i I I ; ' MARY K; CARTER I i • i U - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (I 1 1I Ij i ! I! I I 14 I I i I I I I I I I I I • 41 ft.' * i ~ v j i tM.900 w2\cN Rp - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I t~ e; ,p ~ cc ~ Z F= a r- ~ O Z A qA u J _ Z y G3 S There was a discussion on what is planned by means of landscaping for the area. Councilman Flaherty withdrew his second and Councilman Korioth withdrew his motion. After more discussion, Councilman Korioth moved to refer this to the City Administration and return to the Council with further information on what is planned for the area. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye". ORDINANCE NO. 884 - CLOSING OF STREET FOR SOCIAL FUNCTIONS After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE STREETS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS PROVIDED NO POLICE OR FIRE HAZARD IS CREATED BY SUCH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 885 - PARK ORDINANCE After some changes and additions, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", tabled the ordinance concerning regulations of parks in order that a new ordinance can be drawn and be presented to the Council. PROPERTY AT SHERIFF'S SALE -PROPERTY BEHIND VALLEY VIEW CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTER. City Manager Paul West requested the Council to consider bidding on a strip of land 27 1/2' wide by 1100' long located between Valley View Central Shopping Center and the houses facing Meadow Green Drive at a Sheriff's Sale on August 3, 1971. Mr. West said the city would probably be faced in keeping it clean and if the city owned it, it would be put to some recreational use. He suggested the city bid up to $500. 00 for the property. Mr. Harold Oubre, 2956 Green Meadow, stated he was interested in purchasing this property and would try to get the other property owners whose property backed up to this strip to purchase their part from him. He asked if the :city purchased the strip, if the city would sell to the property owners the portion that backs up to their property. The Council agreed that if purchased the city would try to work out a solution that would be feasible and good for the betterment for the city. After more discussion, Councilman Korioth moved to authorized the City Administration to attend the Sheriff's Sale on this piece of property in question and offer between $1. 00 and $500. 00 inclusive in order to make an effort to purchase this for the city, and not to exceed $500.00. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Page 287. CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Paul West gave a report to the Council of the various projects and happenings of the city. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Land Acquisition - Spring Valley Road After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized to pay the Commissioners Award in the amount of $1, 879. 00 to Black and Olesky for right-of-way on Spring Valley Road. OTHER DISCUSSIONS The Council requested a letter be sent to the Zoning Board of Adjustment members reminding them of the attendance of meeting requirements. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", to send a certificate of appreciation and a letter to Rex Rayfield thanking him for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission since he no longer qualifies to serve by moving out of the city. ADJOURNMENT, Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye adjourned the City Council meeting of July 19, 1971 at 10:55 P.M. . r Mayor ~i / City Secretary E Page 288.