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1980-06-16 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1980 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING All members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bill Binford Mayor Pro Tem John Dodd Councilmen: Ken Ouevreaux Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Paul M. West City Secretary J. W. Wade City Attorney John Boyle Public Information Officer Shelley Cranford Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of May 19, 1980 to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Dr. Melvin Newland o Dallas Christian College gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES After consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1980 as submitted. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty and all voting "aye", moved Agenda Items D.1, D.2 and C.18 to be discussed under Agenda Item No. C.1.. The items on the agenda were:D.l-Discuss Library Study D.2- Discuss Paramedic Program C.18- Presentation Regarding Services for Older Ctt zees of the. Community by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center,Znc, C.1- Public Hearing: Hearing on use of. Revenue Sharing Funds and the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1980-1981, Councilman Dodd made a motion declaring an emergency,and placing C.20 on the Agenda and that it be discussed after the Executive Session After some discussion, Councilman Dodd amended his motion that C.20-Consider Resolution Regarding; Appontment8 of Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board Members by Farmers Branch City Council, be placed on the agenda and considered as Agenda Item No. D,6. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. All voted "aye"'. Vol. 33, Page 45. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the site plan of the Farmers Branch Shopping Center submitted by John R.-Thompson and Partners, Inc., with the following conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: 1. Remove Sears sign and pole. 2. Remove the Norge sign and pole 3. Remove the Western Auto sign and pole. 4. Not approve a median cut at Valley View Lane alley entrance. 5. Dedicate fire lane easements. 6. Remove the two poles by the Myers Department Store. 7. The large Farmers Branch sign at the corner of Valley View and Josey Lanes be removed andYa new shopping center indentification sign be submitted to the City Staff for approval before a sign permit is issued. 8. The shopping center owner to work with the City Staff to remove the traffic access problem at the northwest driveway entrance from Valley View Lane. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR T% AT T A f'TTTITOrr' T T.T f'f1T T T' I'll 7n?.1'r 0 T%TL'TDTr-P -D Mayor Bin or gave the following in ormation rom a memo to the Council from the Administration. Dallas Christian College is located within an R-4 Zoning District. The college has a Specific Use Permit for a college use and a private primary and secondary school use. Due to development and Specific Use Permit requirements, site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued for new improvements'on the property. The property is within the third fire district and wood frame buildings may be constructed with- in the district provided they comply with all building code require- ments and provided they are approved on a site plan, Dallas Christian College would like to located two portable buildings on their property to house classrooms. The college would like to use the two portable classroom buildings for a four or five year period. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved subject to a period not to exceed two years. Dr. Melvin Newland of the Dallas Christian College was present in behalf of the request. Dr. Newland requested that the College be allowed to use the buildings longer than the two year period recommender by the Planning and Zoning Commission. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the site plan for the Dallas Christian College with the understanding that the approval is for a period not to exceed three years beginning September 1, 1980. Vol. 33, Page 52. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Bin ford presented a 10 year service award to Robert Clarkson of the Building Maintenance Division; and 10 year service awards to Tommy Seabolt and John C. Brim of the Fire Department for their employment with the City. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL. Mayor Binford explained that this item is placed on the agenda of each meeting in order to give anyone who would like to serve on an advisory board or commission an opportunity to meet and address the City Council. No one was present to submit an application. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION. Mayor Binford presented certificates of recognition to the Farmers Branch Boys Gymnastics Team for winning their second straight United States Gymnastics Federation State Title on May 3, 1980. Coach Greg Larimer introducted the boys and told of their accomplish- ments. The boys were: George Wells, James Patterson, Ronnie Harper, Lance King, Barry Taylor, Stan Martin, Allen Ludford, Steve Nelson, Robert Finch, Mike Martin and Michael Williams. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.4-CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM BURGER KING STORES INCORPORATED. District Manager Roger Thurston and Marketing Coordinator Rita Bonner were present from Burger King Stores Incorporated. Mr. Thurston presented a donation of a check in the amount of $107.00 to the city for the summer youth camp program sponsored by the parks and Recreation Department. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", accepted the donation from the Burger King Stores with appreciation. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC 11EARI11G: HEARING ON USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing explaining that the purpose of the hearing was to secure public input at the beginning of the budget process. The Revenue Sharing "Proposed Use Hearing" is required by law. The following; appeared presenting requests for consideration. Library Board Recommendations: Mrs. Florence Mason spo e in behalf of the Library Board. Mrs. Mason requested the following items to be included in the 1980-81 budget. 1. $350.00 2. $225.00 3. $700.00 4. $ 10.00 $I17$5?S6 for the Texas Library Association Convention in Houston, April, 1981, for Book Reviews for Photography Contest in September, 1980. for Membership Dues to 'texas Library Association, Total , Vol. 33, Page 46. Mrs. Mason also presented a request that the City Council include in the 1980-81 budget,expenditures for the expansion of the Manske Library. Mrs. Mason reviewed some points of interest from a survey Mr. William D. Gooch conducted on the Manske Library. The survey recommended that at least 9,400 sq. ft. be added to the existing library. Cost estimates were: $677,800.00 for construction of addition; $94,000.00 for architectural engineering and moveable furnishings; and, $5,000.00 for topographic survey, foundation analysis and material testing. The total amount estimated is $776,800.00. Mrs. Mason suggested that a 17, per month be allowed for escalation costs. Mrs. Mason stated that the Library Board asks the City Council to give consideration to these requests when preparing the 1980-81 budget. Paramedic Program Recommendation: Councilman Haggerty reviewed the report received by the City Council on paramedic programs. Councilman Haggerty described Method IV of the report which recommends a paramedic ambulance at each fire station with two paramedics. This would require twelve additional indivi- duals with paramedic`qualifications. The estimated cost for this program is $350,000.00 a year. Councilman Haggerty explained that the individuals will be in dual roles of both firemen and paramedics. Councilman Haggerty stated that if the paramedic system is adopted this year, it would take two years for its full operation due to the additional medical training needed for qualified paramedics. Councilman Johnson brought out that the Regional Transportation Authority has the ability to provide paramedic services if the Regional Transportation Authority method is voted favorably by the citizens in August. A discussion between the members of the City Council was held relating to providing paramedical services in Farmers Branch. Senior Citizens Request. Mrs. Kathryn Reeves, a volunteer worker with the senior citizens in the Farmers Branch area, presented a request to the City Council to consider allocating funds from the 1980-1981 city budget to insure the continuation of services by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center to older citizens of Farmers Branch. Mrs. Reeves explained that governmental funds from Title 3 will no longer be available to the Northwest Dallas County Service Center after September 30, 1980. Mrs. Reeves described programs that are available by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center to the senior citizens in this area. Mr. Jerry Fasom and Mrs. Cassandra Campbell, both representing the Northwest Dallas County Service Center, were also present in behalf of the request. Vol. 33, Page 47. A discussion was held between Mrs. Campbell and the members of the City Council relating to funding the project by contract with all the four cities invloved. The total budget is $26,000.00. Farmers Branch's pro rated share is $10,600.00. A discussion was held by members of the Council relating to organizations funding the programs of the Service Center. Mrs. Campbell stated that most organizations could not guarantee funds every year and they needed assurance that funds were going; to be available for these on-going projects. Mr. Easom stated that the Northwest Dallas County Service Center was facing a deadline and asked the Council to consider this request as soon as possible. Rawhide Creek Improvement Request. Mr. John Wells, 13521 Heartside Place, presented a request for funds to be provided in the 1980-1981 budget for park improve- ments on Rawhide Creek between Josey Lane and Dennis Road. Mr. Wells stated that this area needs grass, water and maintaining. The creek needs cleaning out. Trees need to be replaced and cared for. Mr. Well requested that the erosion of the creek banks be investigated. Other Comment. Mr. Dave Blair, 3105 Golfing Green, suggested that consideration be given to decreasing the 1980-1981 budget and decreasing the tax rate. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Haggerty made a motion that instructed the City Manager to included Paramedic Program Method IV in the planning process of the 1980-1981 budget for consideration. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Councilman Haggerty made a motion that instructed the City Manager to include funds in the`1.9B0r-1481 budget for consideration for architectural services and site plan preparation for an expansion to the Manske Library. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Councilman Weidinger made a motion that instructed the City Manager to include funds in the amount of $10,643.60 in the 1980-1981 budget for consideration for services provided by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center. ' Councilman Haggerty amended the motion to include that the present Council members recommend " to the future Council members to continue supporting the programs of the Northwest Dallas Council Service Center. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and amendment. The motion carried unanimously. Vol. 33, Page 48. Councilman Haggerty made a motion that instructed the City Manager to prepare a budget for consideration with a tax decrease of at least $.05. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilman Haggerty, Weidinger and Dodd voting "aye", and Councilmen Quevreaux and Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-HEAR REQUEST FOR LONE STAR GAS COMPANY'S RATE INCREASE AND CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE. Mr. Bi 11 T ogmartin, Manager o the Lone Star Gas Company for Farmers Branch, formally presented a request for a rate increase. On May 23, 1980 the Lone Star Gas Company filed an application for a $240,828.00. rate increase. The Public Utility Regulartory act. requires a public hearing3 on thi: request within 60 days of the filing date. This hearing should be held prior to July 22, 1980. Mr. Thogmartin stated that there has not been an increase by Lone Star Gas Company in 2 15 years. Mr. Thogmartin explained that the increase of 6.92% is brought on by inflation in the last two years. Mr. Thogmartin explained how the requested increase would effect the residential and commercial customers. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", set the public hearing date on July 1, 1980 to consider the request for the Lone Star Gas Company's rate increase. AGENDA ITEM NO. C. 3-CONSIDER SUSPENDING LONE STAR GAS COMPANY'S RATE INCREASE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO HIRE A RATE A ter some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 80-0010 that suspends the operation of proposed rate schedules filed by theiLone Star Gas Company for a period of one hundred twenty days, and authorized the City Manager to hire a rate consultant to study and make a recommendation on the request. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REOUEST FOR A SPECIFIC E PERMIT FOR A CHURCH IN AN R- ZONING DISTRICT. PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST COR ITER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND TATEBB CHAPEL ROAD. Mayor _ i.n or opened the public hearing an informed that the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 9, 1980 to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance by granting a Specific Use Permit for church use in an R-4 Zoning District on the property located at the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and Webb Chapel Road. The Commission continued consideration on this matter until June 23, 1980, therefore no recommendation has been made to the City Council. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a recommenda- tion from the Planning and Zoning Commission before the City Council can take any action on any proposed amendment, supplement, or change to the Zoning Ordinance. Vol, 33 a Page 49, A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing until July 7, 1980. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13001 VERONICA LANE. OLD Mayor Bin ford opened the public hearing. Warner-Amex Cable Television Company has the franchise for cable television service in Farmers Branch. The company would like to use the old post office building at 13001 Veronica Lane as their central office. The property is within the PD-7 (LR-1) Zoning District. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved subject to seven conditions. Mr. John Mayo, Assistant Manager of Warner-Amex in Farmers Branch, presented a slide program explaining the Warner complex, its operation, locations of various existing systems, and of the present condition of the site at 13001 Veronica Lane. Mr. Mayo explained plans for remodeling of the building, repaving of the parking lots, erection of screening fences, installation of landscaping, and the placement of two disc-§, approximately 15' diameter, antennas and 1 -80' tower. The following spoke concerning the request: Mr. Ed Sostecke, 3130 Brookhaven Club Drive, inquired as to the height of the tower and of how many service trucks would be in and out of the property. Mr. Mayo replied that the tower was planned to be 80' in height and there would be only 4 to 8 service vans at the property. Mr. B. N. Horrocks, 2949 Phyllis, inquired as to whether there would be any interference with the reception of televisions in this area because of the tower and discs that were planned for the property. He stated he was opposed to this consideration. Mr. Mayo replied that there would be no interference on their televisions. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There followed a discussion between Mr. Mayo and the members of the City Council relating to the height of the proposed tower, television interference, location of the tower on the property, improvements planned for the building, egress and ingress of the property and of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vol. 33, Page 50. 1 Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the site plan for the property located at 13001 Veronica Lane for a cable television central subject to the following conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 1. A landscaping plan indicating specific types of materials to be used and be submitted to the Commission for their approval. 2. The type of fence construction and screening be indicated on the site plan. 3. An agreement from the adjacent shopping center owner to allow refuse container to be serviced from the adjacent property be obtained. 4. Warner-Amex Cable Television Company enter into a maintenance agreement with the City on landscaping along Veronica Lane. 5. A concrete pad be constructed in the refuse container area. 6. Parking lot be resurfaced. 7. The landscape plan be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Haggerty, Weidinger, Quevreaux and Dodd voting "aye" and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE FARMERS BRANCH SPOPPING CENTER IN THE PD-8 (LR-1 ZONING Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration. A site plan has been submitted by John R. Thompson and Partners Inc. for the Farmers Branch Shopping Center located at the southwest corner of Josev Lane and Valley View Lane in the PD-8 (LR-1) Zoning District. The site plan indicates the removal of some existing signs along Valley View Lane, including the large Farmers Branch Shopping Center sign, and the construction of a new sign on the southwest corner of Valley View and Josey Lanes. The site plan proposes the construction of new store fronts in the shopping center, the resurfacing of the parking lot, and concrete pads for the dumpsters. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with eight conditions. Mr. John Cole, representing John R. Thompson and Partners Company was present in behalf of the request. 1Ir. Cole stated that they were in agreement with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the exception of the last condition. The condition was that the shopping center owner is to work with the city staff to remove the traffic access problem at the north- west driveway entrance from Valley View Lane. Vol. 33, Page 51. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH?-ZEST CORNER OF VALMAR WAY AND IH 5E IN THE PD-25 ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Bin or explained that a site plan has been prepared for a 108,490 sq.ft. office/warehouse building to be located at the southwest corner of IH35E and Valmar Way. The property is located within the PD-25 Zoning District. Site plan approval is required for this area before building permits can be issued. The property will be replatted at a later date. Note: On February 19, 1979, a Specific Use Permit was issued for a Chrysler Dealership to be constructed on the subject property. The property cannot be used for any other use, until the Specific Use Permit is deleted. Public hearings, to consider deleting the Specific Use Permit are scheduled for June 23, 1980, before the Planning and Zoning Commission and July 7, 1980, before the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request for site plan be approved with seven conditions. Mr. John Mays was present representing the proposed developer. Mr. Mays discussed plans for the development of the property and stated that they were in agreement to the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the site plan for the property on the southwest corner of Valmar Way and IH35E as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Administration with the following conditions: 1. A variance be obtained from the Zoning Ordinance allowing paved parking areas in the front yard along IH35E. 2. Provide complete landscaping plan for approval by the City Administration. 3. Realign access easement along south property line. 4. Site plan needs to indicate the height of the building, dimensions of the building, property dimension, any signs desired, dumpster location and screening of dumpster location. 5. Provide some means to prevent erosion of earthen channel along access easements. 6. Landscaped areas along IH35E frontage road and Valmar T,Jay should have a lawn sprinkler system. 7. Access road to sanitary sewer lift station be an all weather type road, 8. That the Specific Use Permit for Chrysler be deleted. Vol. 33, Page 53. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF VALLEY VIE14 LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VALLEY VIEW LANE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET EAST OF VALLEY B. _ C_ L ?_IE . Mayor Bin ord gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: An office/showroom-office/ware- house complex is planned by Midway Development Company for the property located in the 2300 Block of Valley View Lane on the south side of Valley View Lane between the Sears Service Center and the Farmers Branch Bank. The property is within the PD-24 (LI) Zoning District. A site plan, landscape plan and sprinkler plan has been submitted by Midway Development Company. Midway Development Company is planning to construct the project in two phases. The landscape plan and sprinkler plan is for the first phase only. The landscape and sprinkler plans indicate only the landscaping to be provided for the north side of the property and Phase I. An additional landscape plan will be submitted for Phase II when that phase is ready for development. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with the condition that the landscape plan and sprinkler plan be approved by the City Staff prior to a building permit being issued. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the site plan of the property located in the 2300 block of Valley View Lane on the south side of Valley View Lane approximately 300 feet east of Valley Branch Lane, with the condition that the landscape plan and sprinkler plan be approved by the City Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTWEST CORNER OF ROYAL LANE AND FERRELL DRIVE. LOCATED IN THE PD-22 (M -ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford gave the following information rom a memo to the Council from the Administration: Laws & Garrett Company is pro- posing to construct a 34,290 sq.ft. office/warehouse building at the northwest corner of Royal Lane and Ferrell Drive. The property is within PD-22 Zoning District allowing LI uses. A site plan of the property has been submitted. The site plan indicates building location, parking areas and landscaping. The property is in the process of being replatted. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with two conditions. Mr. Carl Stein of Haws & Garrett Company was present in behalf of the request. Mr. Stein stated that they were in agreement with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vol. 33, Page 54. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved.the site plan for the property located at the north- west corner of Royal Lane and Ferrell Drive, with the conditions (1) that the site plan indicate the installation of a sprinkler system in the landscape area; and, (2) a low berm system be added in landscape area along the streets. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.11-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2812 LINEVILLE IN THE PD- MF- ZONING LJ 1 D J_ IC.L U.L . Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: Prestige Condominiums, Inc. is in the process of converting the Tara Apartments into condo- miniums. A site plan has been submitted indicating 170 condominium units on the property. The parking requirements for that number of units is 383 spaces. The site plan indicates that 404 parking spaces will be provided. The site plan also indicates carports and fences to be constructed. The carports are of metal construction. The carports will provide 186 covered parking spaces. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with the condition that the covenants be reviewed and approved by the City Administration and City Attorney. Mr. Bobby Rawlins, with Prestige Condominiums, Inc., was present in behalf of the request. Mr. Rawlins explained the plans for converting the apartments. The units within the complex will sell for $37,000 to $60,000, depending upon the size of the individual unit. A discussion was held between Mr. Rawlins and members of the City Council relating to the procedure and manner in which the existing apartment residents were informed of the conversion. After some discussion, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the site n_lan of the property located at 2812 Lineville with the condition that the covenants be reviewed and approved by the City Administration and City Attorney. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Haggerty and Dodd voting "aye", with Councilmen Quevreaux and Weidinger voting "nay", and, Councilman Johnson abstained which is counted as an affirmative vote. Vol. 33, Page 56. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.12-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REVISED SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE CENTRE PLAZA HOTEL PROPERTY. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: The Centre Plaza Hotel is under construction at 4099 Valley View Lane. The property is zoned PD-1. The original site plan approved for the property did not indicate signage. Before sign permits can be issued, sign locations must be approved on a site plan by the City Council. The Centra Plaza Hotei'has submitted a site plan indicating sigr_age for the project. The signs are generally wall-mounted signs and traffic control signs (pole signs) place throughout the site. The major indenti- fication sign for the Centre Plaza Hotel is located at the main entrance to the property approximately 52 feet north of the right- of-way line of Valley View Lane. The main indentification sign is a monument type sign, 50 feet tall and 25 feet wide. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with the condition that all pole signs be located entirely upon the Centre Plaza Hotel property and within landscaped areas and at sites and with stipulations approved by the City Staff. Mr. Don Boitnott was present in behalf of the request by the Centre Plaza Hotel. Mr. Boitnott and the members of the City Council entered into a discussion concerning the proposed signs and their locations. After more discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the revised site plan submitted for the Centre Plaza Hotel property conditioned that all pole signs be located entirely upon the Centre Plaza Hotel property and within landscaped areas and at sites and with stipulations approved by the City Staff. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Johnson, Weidinger, Dodd and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Ouevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.13-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE HARRIS GRANT TRACT, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF BLOCK E, BELTWOOD BUSINESS PARK, SECOND INSTALLMENT. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: This tract of land is located on the east side of Beltwood Parkway East approximately 1000' south of Belt Line Road. This property is located in a Light Industrial Zoning District. The site is being replatted in order to create a building site. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman TAmeidinger, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of the Harris Grant Tract, a replat of a portion of Block E, Beltwood Business Park, Second Installment. Vol. 33,~Page 57. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.14-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL 5, 6, 7 FOR VICEROY-DOMINION ADDITION, A REPLAT OF LOTS BLOCK A, LUNA 635 BUSINESS PARK. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration. This tract of land is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Royal Lane and Ferrell Drive. The property is located in a Planned Development District. This site is being replatted to create three larger building sites where four smaller sites had previously been platted. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the final plat for Viceroy-Dominion Addition, a replat of Lots 5, 6, 7 & 8, Block A, Luna 635 Business Park. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.15-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN MOBIL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORA- TION AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AND ACCEPT A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR THE MOBIL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUB- DIVISION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: The Developer's-Contract for the Mobil Research and Development Corporation provides for the installation of the required improvements within the Mobil Subdivi- sion. This property is being platted and public improvements installed according to the provisions of the contract before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a Developer's Contract between Mobil Research and Development Corporation and the City of Farmers Branch, and accept a Hold Harmless Agreement for the Mobil Research and Development Corporation Subdivision. AGENDA ITEM 110. C.16-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE MOBIL OIL COMPANY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ALPHA ROAD AND MIDWAY ROAD. ?Mayor Bi.n or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: The Mobil Oil Company property is located in the northwest corner of Alpha Road and Midway Road. The property is located in a Light Industrial Zoning District. This site is being platted to create a building site for the Mobil Research and Development Corporation. The Planning and Zoning Commissior recommended- that the plat be approved. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of the Mobil Oil Company property located at the northwest corner of Alpha Road and Midway Road. Vol. 33, Page 58. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.17-HEAR PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FAR?'-'RS BRANCH- CARROLLTON FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. Mr. Larry Craddock, Chairman an Mr. Charles Page, Manager of the Farmers Branch Control District, gave an informative report on the progress of development of the property lying within the District. C.18-DISCUSSED UNDER ITEM rIO. C.l. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.19-CONSIDER. RF,COnKENDAT_ION FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: On June 9, 1980, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing related to the request of the Farmers Branch Church of Christ for a Specific Use Permit to operate a church at the corner of Webb Chapei Road and Valley View Lane. The church will provide parking for over 300 automobiles on the property. During the hearing there was a discussion concerning an increase in traffic on the intersection of Valley View Lane and Webb Chanel Road due to construction of the church, and an increase in traffic on Las Campanas, Marsann, and Cinco Streets if the streets were extended through the church property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City do a traffic study in this area. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", instructed the City Administration-to conduct a traffic study to see how the Farmers Branch Church of Christ will impact the traffic in the area (the immediate neighborhood and the intersection of Webb Chapel and Valley View) with the streets closed (Las Campanas, Marsann, and Cinco) and with them open. Councilman Dodd had requested to discuss a matter with the Council under this item but information had not been received for the discussion. Councilman Dodd made a motion to table the item until the next Council meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion and all voted "aye". D.1 AND D.2-DISCUSSED UNDER ITEM NO. C.l. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM HAY AND ASSOCIATES. After reviewing the proposal from Nay and Associates relevant to job analysis and position classification of employees, Councilman Haggerty made a motion that the Citv obtain additional proposals from other firms, the O.P.M. Study and information from T.M.L. in order to compare with the Hay and Associates proposal. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Vol. 33, Page 59. AGENDA NO. D.4-CONSIDER AWARDING BID-FOR. STEEL DOORS AT RECREATION CENTER. Information given in memo to the City Council from the Administration: Bids were sent to three vendors with two vendors returning a bid. National Door submitted a bid of $3,594.00. Door Systems Incorpora- ted submitted a bid of $4,165.00. Neither company submitted their bids before the 10:00 a.m., June 4 deadline. Both turned in their bids between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 n.m. on June 4. The Administration recommended that the Council waive the irregularities of bid sub- mission for both companies, and award the low bid to National Door meeting the specifications for $3,594.00. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", waived the irregularities of bid submission and awarded the bid to National Door in the amount of $3,594.00 for steel doors at the Recreation Center. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR MATERIALS FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Counci man Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for water main replacement program materials. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER RESOLUTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF FARMERS BRANCH HOSPITAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS BY FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL. Mr. Jack Bailey, representing the Brookhaven Medical Center explained that plans are to build a hospital in the northern part of Carrollton. and the City Council of Carrollton has asked to have representation on the Board of Directors of the Authority. Mr. Bailey stated that they have gone over several plans to recommend for accomplishing the desire of the Carrollton City Council. Mr. Bailey presented a proposal the Hospital Authority feels will be workable and acceptable to the Carrollton City Council. The proposal allows the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board to appoint five members; ( two members being; from Farmers Branch and two members from Carrollton with one of these being recommended by the Carrollton City Council, and one member being from the medical staff of the hospital). The proposal allows the Farmers Branch City Council to appoint four members with one member being as recommended by the Carrollton City Council. Other alternatives for board appointments were discussed by some of the members of the City Council. After more dicussion, Councilman nuevreaux made a motion instructing the drafting of a resolution whereby the Farmers Branch City Council annoints three members to the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board plus one person as recommended by the Carrollton City Council; and, the Hospital Authority Board appoints five members, two from Farmers Branch, two from Carrollton with one of these being as recommended by the Carrollton City Council, and one member from the hospital medical staff; conditioned upon passage of a resolution by Carrollton City Council and of the Authority accepting this method of appointments. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Ouevreaux, Johnson, Haggerty and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman :odd voting "nay". Vol, 33, Page 60. NO ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. AGENDA T_TFM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMFNT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", adjourned the Council meeting of June 16, 1980 at 11:34 P.M.. Mayor Bill Rinfor Z , r) .4 City S cretaty Vol. 33, Page 61.