1986-07-21 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
07/21/86
COUNCIL CHAMBER
POLICE BUILDING
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers
John D. Dodd
John Dunagan
David Blair
Carol Dingman
Bob C. Phelps
Herb Weidinger
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager Paul M. West
Assistant City Manager Steve Carpenter
Assistant City Manager Gene Carlton
City Attorney John Boyle
City Secretary Randall Mahaffey
Assistant City Engineer Mark Pavageaux
Director of Utilities Bill Cox
Director of Community Services Tom Scales
Director of Parks and Recreation John Burke
Director of Public Works Earl Deland
Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Dodd called the City Council Meeting of 07/21/86
to order at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION
Councilmember Phelps gave the invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Dodd stated that in the interest of time that all donations
(Agenda Items Numbered A.2 through A.5) would be considered
together.
A.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF 17 RECORDS FROM
ELISABETH BAYS.
Vol. 49, page 30
Mr. John Burke, Director of Parks and Recreation Department was
present and stated that Elisabeth Bays would like to donate 17
records from the forties and fifties era to be used in the Senior
Adult Activity Center for dances and dance lessons.
A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF TWO PLANTS FROM
DOROTHY MURPHY.
Mr. John Burke stated that Dorothy Murphy would like to donate two
plants (1-Philodendron Selloum and 1-Ficus Benjamina) to the Parks
and Recreation Department. The plants will be used in the Senior
Adult Activity Center.
A.4 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM FARMERS BRANCH
SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE BY CENTRE NATIONAL BANK.
Mr. John Burke stated that the Centre National Bank wishes to
present the City with a check for $50. It is to be used for
partial payment of the 1986-87 Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Independent School District Sesquicentennial Bookcover Project.
The Sesquicentennial Committee co-sponsored a contest with
Brookhaven College to choose a design for the bookcovers. The same
design is also being used for a poster which is being marketed by
the Sesquicentennial Committee.
A.5 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF 10 CARD TABLE
COVERS FROM THE SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Mr. John Burke further stated that the senior Advisory Council
would like to donate ten card table covers to the Parks &
Recreation Department. The card table covers are to be used in the
Senior Adult Activities Center.
A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember Blair,
all voting "aye", accepted the donations of: the seventeen records
from Elisabeth Bays to be used in the Senior Adult Activity Center;
the two plants from Dorothy Murphy for the Senior Adult Activity
Center; the fifty dollar check from Centre National Bank for the
1986-1987 Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
Sesquicentennial Bookcover Project; and the ten card table covers
from the Senior Advisory Council to be used in the Senior Adult
Activities Center.
A.6 RECOGNITION OF AREA CITIZENS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE
TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL WAGON TRAIN.
Mayor Dodd stated that two ladies, Suzette R. Vaquera and her
mother, Susie G. Vaquera, from the City of Farmers Branch,
participated in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train
Vol. 49, page 31.
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Mayor Dodd further stated that he has requested the ladies to write
a letter about their experiences on the Sesquicentennial Wagon
Train which would be included in the time capsule.
Ms. Suzette R. Vaquera, 13742 Janwood, was present and stated that
the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train was created to celebrate the
150th Birthday of Texas. Ms. Vaquera explained that funding for
the Wagon Train came from corporate sponsors, participant fees and
individual memberships and that no State funding was needed or
used. The Wagon Train started it's journey on January 2nd, 1986 in
Sulphur Springs, Texas, circled the State of Texas and completed
it's journey on July 3rd, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Wagon
Train traveled over 3,028 miles and took six months to complete.
Ms. Susie G. Vaquera stated that when the Wagon Train reached
Lewisville, a new member had been added to their family. Ms.
Vaquera explained that her son Kevin Anthony Vaquera married Kelly
Garrison of Lewisville and the ceremony was held beside the
Winchester Wagon at one point of the journey to Ft. Worth.
Mayor Dodd presented Certificates of Appreciation to Ms. Suzette R.
Vaquera and Ms. Susie G. Vaquera for their participation in the
Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train and for representing Farmers
Branch on the Winchester Wagon.
A.7a PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
GEORGE A. ODOM, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
15
YEAR
AWARD
A.7b
LARRY MARSHALL, UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
10
YEAR
AWARD
A.7c
SERGEANT HAROLD SUDDERTH, POLICE DEPARTMENT
10
YEAR
AWARD
A.7d
HAROLD WILLIAMS, MARKETING DEPARTMENT
10
YEAR
AWARD
Mayor Dodd recognized Ms. Nancy Lindsay, a member of a "Host
Family" of the Student Exchange Program.
Ms. Nancy Lindsay, 12461 Wood Manor, Farmers Branch, introduced
James Squire, from Bassetlaw, England, the Sister City to Farmers
Branch. Ms. Lindsay explained that James was a participant in the
Student Exchange Program and has returned to Farmers Branch for a
second time for a three week visit.
A.8 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
Vol. 49, page 32.
Mayor Dodd stated that this item gives applicants an opportunity to
present board applications to the City Council.
No one was present to submit Board Applications.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dunagan,
all voting "aye", placed Item D.12 Citizen Participation, to be
discussed as Item A.9.
A.9 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Mr. Delroy Adams, 13607 Braemar, was present and stated that the
citizens have concerns regarding the laying of new streets with the
now in place asbestos pipes. Mr. Adams explained that the
asbestos pipes have had numerous breaks, are inadequate, and the
Environmental Protection Agency informed him that this type of pipe
is no longer legally manufactured and that approximately five
months ago Farmers Branch stopped using this type of pipe. Mr.
Adams further stated that since Braemar is being prepared for
paving on the side where the A/C pipe is located, it would be to
the advantage of the City and the Citizens to replace the asbestos
pipe with a PVC pipe which is non-toxic and has a service life in
the excess of 75 years. Mr. Adams explained that thirty years
life is the normal life of a concrete street, and if we start going
in to take care of water leaks, thereby cutting into and between
expansion joints, severing reinforcing steel rods and removing
sections, that the integrity of the concrete would be disturbed.
Mr. Adams further stated that the service life of the concrete
street would be less than ten years under these adverse conditions
and to replace the pipe now would be at a minimal cost to the City
in the amount of an additional $23,000.00.
Mr. Adams stated that there is an additional amount of money in the
budget allocated for sidewalks and requested that the City
designate those monies towards the replacement of the asbestos
pipe.
Councilmember Blair stated that this is a non-Agenda item and that
the Council cannot take any action at this time on this item.
City Manager, Paul West stated that he did speak with Mr. Adams and
that his main disagreement, in opinion, with Mr. Adams is with the
likelihood of the asbestos cement pipe breaking in the future. Mr.
West explained that a new pipe had been installed about a year ago,
and that the City has put in many thousands of feet of this type
pipe going back to the early sixties and in his experience (for the
past 30 years), knows of no health hazard with this type of pipe.
Mr. West stated that a test had been performed recently on the
City's water supply and that there were no asbestos fibers found.
Mr. West stated that there were a total of four breaks in the last
four months, two breaks were caused by the Gas Company trying to
put lines across the pipes and two were caused by the contractor.
Vol. 49, page 33.
Mr. West stated that the Water Department, in conjunction with the
Engineering Department, immediately prior to placing the concrete
on that side of the street, will perform a pressure test on the
water system to be sure there are no breaks. Mr. West stated he
cannot recommend replacing the water line at this time.
Mr. Bill Cox, Director of Utilities, was present and explained that
the breaks in the water lines were caused by the Contractor's
equipment physically hitting the lines.
Mr. Adams stated that he had been informed that a concrete truck
passing down the street, vibrating, a week ago last Thursday, was
the cause of the break in the water line. Mr. Adams then stated
that it would be more cost efficient to spend the $23,000.00 now to
replacing the water pipe, than to wait a few years and not only
replace the water line but also re-lay the concrete street.
Mr. Mark Pavageaux, Assistant City Engineer, was present and stated
that the construction company is doing the final preparation of the
subgrade of the subject section of pavement, which is right on
schedule, but could be held up on demand.
Councilmember Blair stated that the serviceability in the asbestos
concrete pipes has been more than adequate.
Mr. Adams questioned the cost to cut out a new street section and
to repair a water break.
Mr. Bill Cox, Director of Utilities, stated that to replace a five
foot pipe would cost approximately $3,000.00 to $4,000.00.
Mayor Dodd stated that no action can be taken at this time and
should the need for action arise there would be a special emergency
meeting called to take action.
B.1 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS
AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd explained that under the title of consent items are
items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need
discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the
audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items
and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The
concept for the consent items is being established in order to
speed up discussion for those items that need more time for
discussion.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Phelps,
all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda Items, with
the addition of Agenda Items No. C.1, D.5, and D.7.
B.1a. APPROVED OF MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 1986 COUNCIL MEETING.
Vol. 49, page 34.
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B.1b. APPROVED A 15 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT
DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FROM DARYL
N. SNADON; FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING OPEN
DRAINAGE DITCH TO AN UNDERGROUND, 30 INCH R.C.P.DRAINAGE
SYSTEM; LOCATED WITHIN LOT 1, OF THE INWOOD ROAD OFFICE
DEVELOPMENT ADDITION TO FARMERS BRANCH; TO BE
MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AND CONSTRUCTED
AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH.
B.1c. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86-22 GRANTING A
RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FROM THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
TEXAS FOR A ROAD NORTH OF KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD AS
CAPTIONED BELOW:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO GRANT A 32 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY
DEDICATION FOR DAVIS LANE."
B.1d. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86-025 GRANTING A
TEMPORARY DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH, TEXAS FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES FROM DAL-MAC
CORPORATE FACILITY AS CAPTIONED BELOW:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO GRANT A TEMPORARY DRAINAGE EASEMENT
FROM THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES FROM DAL-MAC'S
CORPORATE FACILITY"
B.1e. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY
DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH BY VALLEY VIEW ASSOCIATES; TO FACILITATE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR DAL-MAC'S
CORPORATE FACILITY AT KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD AND VALLEY
VIEW LANE.
B.f. AUTHORIZED THE ACCEPTANCE OF A STREET EASEMENT
DEDICATION FROM CONCOURSE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR A 32 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
FOR A SUB-DIVISION LOCATED BETWEEN ALPHA ROAD AND
SIMONTON ROAD; AND WEST OF INWOOD ROAD.
B.lg. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO
BECHTOL, HOFFPAUIR, AND EHRLER'S CONTRACT FOR
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO TOMPIE DYER PARK IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,125.00 FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEES.
B.1h. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO
SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES' CONTRACT FOR
ADDITIONAL DESIGN ON ORAN GOOD PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF
$76,500.00.
B. 1i..
APPROVED REQUEST FOR EXTENDED USE OF BALLFIELD LIGHTS
Vol. 49, page 35.
AT SHOWMAN PARK BY FARMERS BRANCH LITTLE LEAGUE
BASEBALL, INC. FOR THE SUB-SECTION I TOURNAMENT TO BE
HELD JULY 19, THROUGH THE 23, 1986 UNTIL 12:30 A.M., IF
NECESSARY.
B.1j. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT
AND A HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT,
WITH EXXON COMPANY, USA FOR EXXON NO. 6-2649
ADDITION, PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
VALLEY VIEW LANE AND IH 35 E, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 1430.
B.1k. APPROVED REQUEST BY EXXON COMPANY, USA FOR FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL OF THE EXXON NO. 6-2649 ADDITION; LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND STEMMONS
FREEWAY (IH 35E) IN PD-24 (L.I.) FOR A NEW EXXON
STATION.
B.11. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S
CONTRACT WITH EXXON COMPANY USA FOR EXXON NO. 6-3903
ADDITION, PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF MIDWAY ROAD AND IH 635 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY'S SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 1430.
B.1m. APPROVED REQUEST BY EXXON COMPANY, USA FOR REPLAT
APPROVAL OF EXXON NO. 6-3903 ADDITION LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MIDWAY ROAD AND LBJ FREEWAY (IH635)
FOR A NEW EXXON STATION.
B.1n. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S
CONTRACT WITH G. FARRELL RAY, JR. FOR WIMBERLY NO. 3,
PROPERTY LOCATED AT IH35E (EAST SIDE) APPROXIMATELY
1000 FEET SOUTH OF VALWOOD PARKWAY FOR INSTALLATION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 1430.
B.1o. APPROVED REQUEST BY G. FARRELL RAY, JR. FOR FINAL
REPLAT APPROVAL OF WIMBERLY SUBDIVISION NO. 3; LOCATED
BETWEEN IH 35E AND DENTON DRIVE, NORTH OF SQUIRE P1 AND
SOUTH OF VALWOOD PARKWAY IN PD-30; FOR A BUILDING
ADDITION.
B.1p. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S
CONTRACT WITH DAL-MAC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A
CORPORATE FACILITY FOR DAL-MAC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW
LANE AND KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY'S SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 1430.
B.1q. APPROVED REQUEST BY DAL MAC-DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF A CORPORATE FACILITY FOR DAL MAC
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
Vol. 49, page 36.
VALLEY VIEW LANE AND KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD IN PD-22; TO
CREATE A SITE FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING.
B.1r. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S
CONTRACT WITH PARK WEST C-3 ASSOCIATES: PARK WEST/
FAIRVIEW ASSOCIATES FOR PARK WEST PHASE III, PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF LUNA ROAD FROM IH 635 TO
ROYAL LANE; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO.
1430.
B.1s. APPROVED REQUEST BY PARK WEST C-3 ASSOCIATES & PARK
WEST/FAIRVIEW ASSOCIATES FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF
PARK WEST PHASE III; LOCATED BETWEEN LBJ FREEWAY, LUNA
ROAD, ROYAL LANE AND THE TRINITY RIVER IN PD--60; TO
CREATE A SITE FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS.
B.1t. APPROVED REQUEST BY SMD COMMADORE JOINT VENTURE FOR
REPLAT APPROVAL OF BROOKHAVEN ESTATES NO. 15; LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND MARSH LANE,
R2 ZONING DISTRICT; TO ENLARGE ONE LOT AND CORRECT
PREVIOUS DISCREPANCIES.
B.lu. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH D.R. TIPPIE
FOR MOVING THE OLD FARMERS BRANCH SCHOOL HOUSE TO THE
HISTORICAL PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,190.25.
B.1v. AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD NORTH ROAD BETWEEN HEARTSIDE
PLACE AND JOANNA DRIVE.
B.1w. APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF PLANTS AND PLANT
CONTAINERS FOR THE FURNISHING OF THE FARMERS BRANCH
MANSKE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,285.00 IN CONFORMANCE
WITH THE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT.
C.1 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF THE COMMUNITY/TOURIST PROMOTION
COMMITTEE OF THE FARMERS BRANCH BUSINESS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR TEMPORARY USE OF A CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC
NATURE TO SPONSOR A CITY-WIDE SIDEWALK SALE ON SATURDAY
AUGUST 23, 1986, BEGINNING AT 8:00 A.M.; AND THEREBY
ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 86-024.
D.5 AUTHORIZED THE PARTICIPATION WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE IN A LAWSUIT CONCERNING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
BY PAYING THE ASSESSMENT OF $926.24.
D.7 APPROVED FENCE LOCATION AND PERIMETER LANDSCAPE
TREATMENT FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH HISTORICAL PARK.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dingman,
all voting "aye", declared an emergency and added Agenda Item No.
Vol. 49, page 37.
D.lla, Discuss the affects and recent changes within the
Engineering Department to the Regular Agenda Items.
B.2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
City Manager, Paul West gave an informative report on the programs,
projects and happenings of the various departments of the City.
B.3 MAYOR'S REPORT.
Mayor Dodd reported:
1. DART: DART is close to making a service plan.
Councilmember Dingman has been working as a
liaison with Bob Thomas and Mayor Dodd in regards
to DART. There was a meeting with area Mayors
from Irving, Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch
and a meeting with Mr. Tedesco, and should you
have any input, please get with Councilmember
Dingman so that she can pass it on to Bob Thomas.
2. Committee on Alcohol Use: Councilmember
Phelps and Mayor Dodd met with the Committee on
Alcohol use. Mayor Dodd stated that the
Committee is now meeting on Monday at the Farmers
Branch Library and should anyone desire contact
or have input to please contact Councilmember
Phelps. Mayor Dodd further stated that Dr.
Percy Pentecost is the Chairman of this
Committee.
3. Senior Citizens Committee: Mayor Dodd met with
John Burke, Director of Parks and Recreation and
the Senior Citizen Board, at the request of the
Senior Citizens. The Senior Citizens are in the
process of coming up with rules for the operation
of the senior Citizen Building. The Senior
Citizens are discussing the maintenance of the
present governing board along with other types of
governing options for the Senior Citizen
Building. Mayor Dodd stated that anyone with
input should contact either of the
Councilmembers or Harold Rummel, Chairman of the
Senior Advisory Board.
B.4 CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR $13,865,000 IN GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1986, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the bids for $13,865,000 in General
Obligation Bonds Series 1986, were opened at 4:30 P.M. on Monday,
July 21, 1986. Randall Mahaffey, Director of Finance, and Don
Vol. 49, page 38.
Grimes, Financial Advisor from First Southwest Company, tabulated
the bids.
Mr. J. C. Hall, First Southwest Company was present and stated that'~
four bids were received with Dean Witter Reynolds having the lowest
bid. The effective interest rate is 7.487249% and a net interest
cost $14,129,220.83. The bids ranged from a low of 7.487249% to a
high of 7.64067%.
The Director of Finance recommends the awarding of the bid to Dean
Witter Reynolds with an effective interest rate of 7.487249% and a
net interest cost of $14,129,220.83.
Mr. Randall Mahaffey, Director of Finance, was present and stated
that there was a question raised about the depository contract and
the bond proceeds. The bond proceeds will be delivered in the
latter part of August and there is no necessary action by the
Council at this time involving those proceeds. The City's contract
with the First City Bank and the State Law, allows the City to take
the proceeds and invest those proceeds outside of the depository
contract, ie: invest them into U.S. Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes,
etc., the City is not locked into making a deposit to First City
Bank. Mr. Mahaffey recommended that the City go outside the
Contract and seek the highest rates on the investment and secure
those with a third party safe keeping agreement.
Mr. Hall stated that the paying agent agreement needs to be
authorized.
City Attorney, John Boyle stated that two items are to be
considered.
1. Approval of the Paying Agent Agreement relative
to the bonds.
2. Decision on the investment of bond proceeds and
whether or not to follow the recommendations of
the City Financial Director.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember
Weidinger, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for $13,865,000.00 in
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1986, to Dean Witter Reynolds with
an effective interest rate of 7.487249% and a net interest cost of
$14,129,220.83 and adopted Ordinance No. 1639 as captioned below:
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 1986, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $13,865,000.00 AND ENACTING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO."
B.5 CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR 1986-87
OPERATING BUDGET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Vol. 49, page 39.
Mayor Dodd stated that a public hearing on the 1986-87 Operating
Budget is required by the City Charter.
A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember
Phelps, all voting "aye", set the date of September 8, 1986 as the
Public Hearing date on the 1986-87 Operating Budget.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
C.2 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MRS. LEONARD R. ABBEY,
13740 TANGLEWOOD DRIVE, FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 75234
Mayor Dodd stated that Mrs. Leonard R. Abbey, 13740 Tanglewood
Drive, has requested by letter dated July 14, 1986 to appear on the
City Council Agenda for the July 21, 1986 meeting to discuss
standing water in her backyard. Mrs. Abbey's property backs up to
the west side of Marsh Lane south of Valley View Lane in a heavily
wooded lot area. The City of Farmers Branch has constructed a
shallow surface swale along the west side of Marsh Lane behind Mrs.
Abbey's property, in connection with the pathway system. Due-to
silting and leaves from the trees the shallow swale fills and
impedes surface runoff.
The Engineering Department recommends that the City Manager be
authorized to use City forces to widen and deepen the swale and
construct & subsurface drain beneath the swale, connecting to
the field inlet existing near the north side of Farmers Branch
Creek. The Swale and subsurface drain would extend along the
west side of Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive south to
Farmers Branch Creek. The recommended solution will not itself
remedy ponding on private property due to flat surfaces, but
will provide the abutting property owners a subsurface system
they may connect to and which will alleviate their problem.
Estimate cost of construction $16,866.67.
Ms. JoAnne Abbey, 13740 Tanglewood Drive was present and stated
that Marsh Lane was raised 25 inches causing overflow of water to
run directly into her yard. Ms. Abbey further stated that the Park
Department installed a path between her house and Marsh Lane and as
the path rounded behind her fence, which had also been raised 15 to
20 inches, sloping toward her home, caused a water flow towards her
home. Public Works dug one ditch which did not work, because of
the roundness of the path. Public works did straighten the path,
but did not alleviate the whole problem.
Mr. Mark Pavageaux, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the City
Engineering Department proposes and recommends a French Drain which
would be a complete and permanent solution. Mr. Pavageaux stated
that the total estimated cost for 1,200 feet of the French Drain
would be approximately $16,000.00.
Vol. 49, page 40.
A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember
Phelps, all voting "aye", authorized the City forces to widen and
deepen the swale and construct a subsurface drain beneath the
swale, connecting to the field inlet existing near the north side
of Farmers Branch Creek. The swale and subsurface drain will
extend along the west side of Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive
south to Farmers Branch Creek and as amended by Councilmember
Blair, in the amount not to exceed $17,000.00 from the Street
Department Budget.
C.3 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GEORGE R. BIXLER
13928 TANGLEWOOD, DALLAS, TEXAS 75234.
Mayor Dodd stated that Mr. George R. Bixler has requested by letter
dated June 24, 1986 that the item of a beautification program with
a guardrail included along Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive to
Tanglewood Drive be placed on the City Council Agenda. At present
this section of Marsh Lane is improved with 5 lanes of reinforced
concrete and median with protected left turns. The medians on this
portion of Marsh are to be landscaped as part of a joint agreement
with Addison. It is estimated that the median landscaping will
be under construction in September, 1986. There are currently no
provisions for pathway or landscaping along the west right-of-way.
1. Construction of pathway, landscape, irrigation from
Brookhaven Club to Marsh Lane Pump Station north of
Oakbrook Parkway.... $200,000 to $900,000 varying with
extent of plat intensity.
2. Construction of deep beam highway type guardrail from
Brookhaven Club Drive to north of Oakbrook
Parkway.... $235,000.00
Mayor Dodd stated that the Engineering Department recommends that
the design and construction of the pathway, landscaping, and
irrigation be undertaken as part of the 1986 Capital Improvements
supplement. The Engineering Department does not recommend
construction of the deep beam guardrail except at those locations
where vertical obstructions to vehicle travel exists within 2 to 3
feet of the roadway.
Mr. George R. Bixler, 13928 Tanglewood Place, was present and
stated that on June 8th, 1986 a car drove into his backyard and
demolished his fence. Mr. Bixler stated that he would like to
see either a guardrail or a series of five-inch steel pipes be
driven into the ground with a cement base for security and
protection from runaway cars on Marsh Lane.
Mr. David Kats, 14034 Tanglewood Court, was present and stated that
in February, 1984 a car drove through his back fence, through his
backyard and missed the corner of his house by eight feet and
continued through another fence, then through his frontyard,
destroying several shrubs. Mr. Kats stated that this has been a
Vol. 49, page 41.
problem since Marsh Lane was widened, causing traffic to be within
20 feet of his backyard and that the City owes some type of
protection to the property owners.
Mr. Mark Pavageaux, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the
Engineering Department does not recommend construction of the deep
beam guardrails, except at those locations where vertical
obstructions to vehicle travel exists within two to three feet of
the railway.
Mr. John Burke, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, was
present and stated that some time ago, there were a number of
proposals dealing with guardrails and cement posts. Mr. Burke
stated that guardrails should be installed prior to plants and
irrigation.
Councilmember Dunagan stated that he is concerned not only with the
homeowners property but with the proposed pathway and the exposure
of joggers and bicyclers to the heavy traffic in this area.
Councilmember Dunagan further stated that there are several other
areas within the City with similar problems and that he is in favor
of the proposed guardrail.
A motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second by Councilmember Blair,
all voting "aye", directed the City Staff to explore several
different design options for construction of the pathway,
irrigation, protection in landscaping, and the different levels of
cost, from Brookhaven Club Drive to Marsh Lane Pump Station north
of Oakbrook Parkway and to bring them back to the Budget Study
Session Meeting on August 18th, 1986, to be considered and
implemented into the Capital Improvement Program.
C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF NEEDHAM-MCCAFFREY
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 45 ZONING DISTRICT (ZONING
ORDINANCE 1445) AND APPROVAL OF A CONCEPT PLAN FOR
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 45 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the applicant has withdrawn his request and
the Planning and Zoning commission accepted the applicant's
withdrawal and no action is necessary by the City Council.
C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF BRYAN B. BUSH TO
CHANGE THE ZONING FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ALLOWING OFFICE USES AND SETTING
NEW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ON A 5.77 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD
AND INWOOD ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the applicant has withdrawn his request and
the Planning and Zoning Commission accepted the applicant's
Vol. 49, page 42.
withdrawal and no action is necessary by the City Council.
C.6
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF LINCOLN PROPERTY
CO. TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 55 TO
REDUCE THE FLOOR AREA RATIO FROM 4:1 TO 3.89:1 AND TO
REFLECT AN INCREASE IN THE TOTAL LAND AREA OF PD-55 AS
A RESULT OF THE RELOCATION OF INWOOD ROAD AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd
stated that the applicant has withdrawn his request and
the Planning and Zoning Commission accepted the applicant's
withdrawal
and no action is necessary by the City Council.
C.7
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF MICHAEL BUFFINGTON
TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 34 TO PERMIT A DAY
CARE CENTER AS AN ALLOWABLE USE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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Mayor Dodd stated that the Planned Development Zoning District 34
does not currently list "Day Care Center" as an allowable use.
Existing day care centers are legal non-conforming uses and can
continue to operate but cannot expand beyond the limits of the
original property lines. Michael Buffington is requesting that
PD-34 be amended to list "Day Care Centers" as an allowable use.
Mayor Dodd stated that if this request is approved, the applicant
intends to lease the building at 2567 Valley View Lane to Mrs.
Brenda Sechrest who presently operates a day care center on the
property adjacent at 2561 Valley View.
Mayor Dodd opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Dodd explained that the amendment would allow the expansion
of the existing facility at 2561 Valley View Lane to include 2567
Valley View Lane.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission at their
meeting of July 14, 1986, recommended this request be approved.
The Commission also recommended approval of the site plan as
submitted.
Ms. Cindy Buffington, 4214 Alta Vista, Dallas, was present and
stated that she is the owner of 2567 Valley View Lane, directly
across from William Dodson Parkway and requested that Ms. Brenda
Sechrest (operator of Rainbows End Learning Center, 2561 Valley
View Lane) be aloud to expand her business into Mr. and Mrs.
Buffington's business property.
A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember
Dingman, all voting "aye", closed the Public Hearing.
After much discussion, a motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second
by Councilmember Blair, all voting "aye", approved the request of
Michael Buffington to amend Planned Development No. 34 to permit a
Vol. 49, page 43.
day care center as an allowable use and adopted Ordinance No. 1642
as captioned below; and approved the site plan submitted:
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"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AS
HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO INDICATE DAY CARE
CENTER AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE PD-34 ZONING
DISTRICT PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY."
C.8 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF BELTWAY
CO. TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N
PERMIT RESTAURANT, SERVICE STATION, CAR WAS
GENERAL RETAIL USES AND CO:
A DRIVEWAY FROM SPRING VAL
DEVELOPMENT NO. 41 IS LOCA'
INWOOD ROAD BETWEEN SPRING
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the Public Hearing.
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ALLEY AND ALP
DEVELOPMENT
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AND
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Mayor Dodd stated that the applicant withdrew his request to add
uses to Planned Development District No. 41 at the Public Hearing
of July 14, 1986.
The Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend the proposed
driveway on Spring Valley Road be approved.
Mr. Daryl N. Snadon, 15280 Addison Road, #300, Dallas, representing
Beltway Development Company, was present and stated that in the
future the company would like to add some retail uses to Planned
Development District No. 41, in order to develop a 1.351 acre tract
on the east side of Inwood Road at Spring Valley and had withdrawn
an earlier request in order to add ingress and egress to the site
located on Spring Valley Road. Mr. Snadon stated that once a user
is located an application for site plan approval will be submitted.
Mr. Snadon requested the approval for a driveway to be allowed on
Spring Valley that would serve the subject site.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Phelps,
all voting "aye", closed the Public Hearing.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second
by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the request
of Beltway Development Company to allow a driveway from spring
Valley Road into the site which is located on the East side of
Inwood Road between Spring Valley and Alpha Road, per the
recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Vol. 49, page 44.
C.9 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
CO. FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY PARK AND
RIDE FACILITY IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 51
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MIDWAY ROAD AND
VALLEY VIEW LANE AND CONTAINING 17.47 ACRES OF LAND
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the applicant is requesting this temporary
Park and Ride Facility for use by American Airlines for shuttle
service to D/FW Airport including a 840 square foot modular
building with 24 hour on-site attendants for ticketing and baggage
checking. There will be no servicing nor storage of shuttle
vehicles nor automobile renting.
Mayor Dodd opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning commission
recommended a specific use permit be approved for a period of two
years with site plan as part of the SUP ordinance, subject to a
"hold harmless agreement" for parking and fencing over the
easement. The Commission also suggested the applicant submit deed
restrictions limiting the length of time of this use to two years.
Mr. Mike Degrazier, 9212 Windcrest, Dallas, representing Centre
Development Company, Inc., was present and requested that there be
an amendment to Ordinance No. 1641, Section 3, Item (b) to include
the term "terminating" within the sentence; "passengers on flights
originating or terminating at D/FW International Airport."
A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember
Dunagan, all voting "aye", closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Mike Degrazier presented a site plan proposal and explained the
intent of the proposed uses, signage, and fencing.
City Attorney, John Boyle, stated that Ordinance No. 1641 is
somewhat modified from the Planning and Zoning Commissions
recommendations, in that it keeps in place the existing zoning and
does not change that existing zoning. This is a temporary use that
essentially sits on top of the existing zoning and the right to use
that, expires in essentially three years, or September 30th, 1989.
From that standpoint, it is modified from what you see in the
recommendation, and the City Attorney's office, is satisfied that
this accomplishes legally the same desires of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and is satisfactory to the City Staff.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by
Councilmember Dingman, all voting "aye", approved the request of
Centre Development Company for a specific use permit for a
temporary park and ride facility in Planned Development District
No. 51 located at the Northwest Corner of Midway Road and Valley
View Lane and containing 17.47 acres of land and adopted Ordinance
Vol. 49, page 45.
No. 1641, as amended in Section 3, Item (b), to include the term
"or termination", within the sentence "of passengers on flights
originating or terminating at D/FW International Airport", and as
captioned below:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS
HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE BY AMERICAN AIRLINES
OF A PARK AND RIDE FACILITY IN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 51 (PD-51) ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING
A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY."
C.10 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
DEVELOPER CONTRACT WITH CITY POINTE FOR CITY POINTE
NORTHWEST JOINT VENTURE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Mayor Dodd stated that the Developers Contract provides for the
installation of public improvements in general accordance with the
City's Subdivision Ordinance No. 1430 and Zoning Ordinance No. 1638
for Planned Development District 61, with the following exceptions:
1) The developer's representatives have indicated to the City
staff that the developer will participate in any cost of right-
of-way necessary for these improvements.
2) The wording of the Developers Contract implies that the City
will be responsible for acquiring off-site right-of-way for
this development.
Mayor Dodd stated that the City Engineer recommends that this
Developer Contract be accepted subject to:
1) The developer agreeing to participate in the cost of off-site
right-of-way in the same proportion that he is agreeing to
participate in the cost of construction of off-site
improvements.
2) That the City will continue to lend its best efforts toward
acquiring right-of-way through its Subdivision Ordinance but
the City is in no way obligated to furnish or acquire right-
of-way on behalf of this development.
Mr. Kirk R. Williams, 2800 One Main Place, Dallas, Representing
City Pointe Northwest Joint Venture, was present and presented a
signed developers contract, which does not take into consideration
the two recommendations, but is consistent with the Zoning
Vol. 49, page 46.
Ordinance that has been drafted and is consistent with the
representations that were made to the Council in February by City
Pointe Northwest Joint Venture.
Mr. Williams further stated that there has been a change on Page
12, in regards to specific wording which was suggested by the City
Attorney John Boyle.
Councilmember Weidinger questioned whether or not City Pointe
Northwest Joint Venture was aware that the City Engineer's Office
recommended that the developers contract be subject to the
developer being willing to participate in the cost of off site
right-of-way in the same proportion that he is agreeing to
participate in the cost of construction of off site improvements.
Mr. Williams stated that as of last Friday, he understood that to
be the recommendation of the Engineering Department, and noted that
these were not the discussions that were entertained over the past
year and are not consistent with the representations made last
February. Mr. Williams explained that this is the reason that the
developers contract that City Pointe Northwest Joint Venture is
submitting does not include that information.
Councilmember Dunagan questioned exactly what City Point Northwest
Joint Venture is willing to do as far as off site right-of-way is
concerned.
Mr. Williams explained that City Pointe is not acquiring off site
right-of-way. As far as on site right-of-way and adjacent
right-of-way, City Pointe will be doing the improvements and
furnishing the right-of-way during the normal platting process.
Off site right-of-way depends on where the development is in
phasing as may be required. In order to get to another
level of development, which would be in the best interest, may be
to go forward and acquire right-of-way in the open market, but
would make that business judgement at that time.
City Manager, Paul West stated that it is only reasonable that the
developer be required to participate in the cost of the outside
right-of-way in the same extent that he is required to participate
in the construction cost.
Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, was present and
referenced the Minutes of February, 03, 1986, Vol. 49, Page 16,
Public Hearing, with the Council's three conditions when approving
the zoning as follows:
1. The Developers Contract and the Amending
Ordinance are to be approved on the same day.
2. The method of payment for traffic improvement
which is now in the Zoning standards be taken out
and included in the developers contract only.
Vol. 49, page 47.
of IH 35E and IH 635E from PD-24 to PD-61 as requested by City
Pointe Northwest Joint Venture and as captioned below:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED: BY AMENDING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF A 78.132 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN CITY LIMIT LINE
BETWEEN THE C R I & P RAILROAD AND INTERSTATE 35
FREEWAY, FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER
TWENTY FOUR (PD-24 (LI)) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING DISTRICT NUMBER SIXTY-ONE (PD-61) ALLOWING
OFFICE AND RELATED USES AND ESTABLISHING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PD-61 ZONING DISTRICT,
AND BY APPROVAL OF A CONCEPT PLAN; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OR FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
C.12 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF STOCKS INC. II FOR
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT/DELI IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 39
ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5005 L.B.J.
FREEWAY AND TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that Stocks Inc. II is requesting a specific use
permit to operate a private club in the lobby area of the Trans
Texas Tower. The development standards of PD-39 permit dining
establishments without a Specific Use Permit, however, because the
applicant proposes to sell alcoholic beverages within the
restaurant/deli, a Specific Use Permit is required.
The Planning and Zoning commission on July 14, 1986, recommended
that a Specific Use Permit be approved.
Mayor Dodd opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. James Cook, 2720 Stemmons Tower, Suite 100, owner of the Wall
Street Restaurant, presented a menu and pictures of the project and
explained the arrangement of the restaurant/deli.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember
Weidinger, all voting "aye", closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Cook explained that the opening is scheduled for September
15th, 1986 and stated that the location of the restaurant within
the building located at 5005 L.B.J. Freeway, is in the main lobby.
Vol. 49, page 49.
3. The Developer be required to participate in the
Traffic Management organization if and when it
is implemented by the City.
Mr. Scales further stated that the Council went as far as to
include the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning commission
as part of approving the zoning change.
Councilmember Dingman stated that the original wording of the
conditions for re-zoning included: "Provided the City of Farmers
Branch Obtain the Necessary Right-of-Way", which was stated in the
original proposed Development Standards.
A motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second by Councilmember Blair,
with Councilmember Phelps, Councilmember Weidinger, Councilmember
Blair and Councilmember Dingman, voting "aye", and Councilmember
Dunagan voting "nay", approved the Developers Contract as
submitted, providing, if in fact it is consistent with the
Council's packet and as presented without the addendum, thereby
authorizing the city Manager to execute a Developer's Contract with
City Pointe for City Pointe Northwest Joint Venture as submitted by
the Developer. The motion passes four to one.
C.11 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1638 AMENDING THE
ZONING ON 78.132 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF IH 35E AND IH 635E FROM PD-24 TO PD-61 AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. REQUESTED BY CITY POINTE
NORTHWEST J/V.
Mayor Dodd stated that in January of 1986, the City Council held a
Public Hearing and approved the rezoning of the City Pointe
property.
Mayor Dodd stated that Ordinance 1638 has been prepared as directed
by the City Council. The ordinance contains the conditions
directed by the City Council.
Mr. Kirk Williams, 2800 One Main Place, Dallas, representing City
Pointe Northwest Joint Venture, stated that the Ordinance that has
been prepared is fully consistent with the developers contract.
Mr. Williams stated that the next step is to finish the
improvements on the drainage channel, add utilities, and make sites
available for development.
Mr. Randy Winski, 6515 River View, Dallas, representing City Pointe
Northwest Joint Venture, explained the upcoming development phases
of the site.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember
Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1638, amending
the zoning on a 78.132 acre tract of land on the northwest corner
Vol. 49, page 48.
For the record Councilmember Phelps excused himself from the
Council Chambers.
Councilmember Dingman stated that there should be a ratio of 60
percent food to 40 percent alcoholic beverages.
For the record Councilmember Phelps returned to the Council
Chambers.
Mr. Cook stated that the hours of public operation will be 11:00 AM
to 10:00 PM and in addition to these hours private parties will be
held for special occasions.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Blair , a second
by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", approved the request of
Stocks Inc. II for a Specific Use Permit for a private club in
conjunction with a Restaurant/Deli in the planned development 39
Zoning District on property located at 5005 L.B.J. Freeway with the
amendment of a 60 percent food to 40 percent alcoholic beverages
ratio thereby adopting Ordinance No. 1640 as captioned below:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TEXAS, AMENDING THE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY
PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE
DISTRICT AND LOCATED WI'
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE
CLUB IN THE PD-39 ZONING
THIN THE BUILDING LOCATED
AT 5005 L.B.J. FREEWAY; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS
OF OPERATION, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."
C.13 SITE PLAN: CONSIDER REQUEST OF JERRY HOLSTROM FOR
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR PROPERTY BETWEEN IH 35 AND
DENTON ROAD LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 962 FEET SOUTH OF
THE SOUTH LINE OF VALWOOD PARKWAY IN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 30 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that Jerry Holstrom, Architect, is requesting
approval of a new site plan which consists of 81,348 square feet of
office and retail building on 3.7 acres of land. This plan meets
all conditions of Planned Development 30.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends that this site plan be denied.
Mr. Jerry Holstrom, 12750 Merit Drive, Dallas, WSI Architects, was
present and displayed a site plan and a picture of the proposed
project. Mr. Holstrom spoke in behalf of the proposed project and
stated that this would be a quality addition to the area.
Vol. 49, page 50.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning commission was
particularly concerned about the type of building material facing
the Denton Road side of the buildings, the access to Building "A"
from the Denton Road parking area, the close proximity of the
transformer and dumpster to the loading dock, and the lack of
landscaping facing Denton Road.
City Manager, Paul West stated that the City Staff does concur with
the Planning and Zoning commission's recommendations.
Mr. Curtis D. Hodgson, 5336 Alpha Road, Dallas, 75240, owner of the
project, was present and stated that he had purchased this property
two years ago with the thought of implementing a retail/office
building. Mr. Hodgson requested a definitive representative to
work with on this project and stated that:
1. Seven percent landscaping is proposed on the
property when only five percent is called for.
2. The trash dumpster and the transformer will be
relocated.
3. An earth tone application (pre-cast paneling)
will be used on the cement backing of the
building.
4. A cut through will be created on the east side of
building to allow access.
5. Consideration will be given on any suggestions
for landscaping on the Denton side of the Street.
Mr. Hodgson stated that putting bricks around the entire building
would be an economic liability for the market he is trying to
serve.
Councilmember Dunagan suggested that Mr. Holstrum go back to the
Planning and Zoning commission and get their concurrence on all the
new proposals being submitted by Mr. Holstrum for the subject
property.
Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, was present and
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will need to see the
newly proposed treatment of the cement backing of the building
because of the different degrees of aesthetic beauty in pre-cast
paneling. Mr. Scales also stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission should review: the newly proposed location for the trash
dumpster and transformer; the newly proposed access through the
building; and the newly proposed consideration of landscaping.
A motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second by Councilmember Blair,
all voting "aye", directed the request of Jerry Holstrom for
Vol. 49, page 51.
approval of site plan for property between IH 35 and Denton Road
located approximately 962 feet south of the South Line of Valwood
Parkway in Planned Development 30 Zoning District, back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations and
to be returned to the Council by the next City Council Meeting on
August 18th, 1986.
D.1
APPROVAL OF
PARK DEDICATION
Mayor Dodd stated that the Farmers Branch Historic Park will be
dedicated on September 21. The event, expected to draw a crowd of
300 to 500 guests, will include musical entertainment, craft
demonstrations, children's games, wagon rides and formal dedication
of the Park, the Gilbert House and the Farmers Branch Depot.
Mayor Dodd explained that the amount of $6,000.00 is requested to
fund the dedication ceremonies. The money will come from
unallocated funds. A copy of the budget and the event outline has
been submitted to the Council for their consideration.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by
Councilmember Phelps, all voting "aye", approved of the Historical
Park Dedication Ceremonies and appropriated the amount of $6,000.00
from the unallocated Capital Improvement Project Funds.
D.2 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE FARMERS
BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that two change orders have been prepared for
changes to the Farmers Branch Library.
1. Change Order 12 - Construct and install
galvanized steel handrail across the
Rawhide Creek Bridge on Webb Chapel. - $4,320.00
2. Change Order 13 - Provide and install
access ladder to fountain pump. - 1,902.00
Total Change Order 12 and 13 $6,222.00
Mayor Dodd explained that this request for approval of Change
orders 12 & 13 has been continued from a previous meeting to allow
the time for additional information to be gathered. The contractor
has submitted a breakdown of his costs, for Council consideration.
Councilmember Blair questioned the costs on these items and the
installation without authorization.
After much discussion, a motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second
by Councilmember Weidinger, to approve the request for the City
Manager to execute change orders No. 12 and No. 13, for the Farmers
Vol. 49, page 52.
Branch Manske Library for Construction and installation of a
galvanized steel handrail across the Rawhide Creek Bridge on Webb
Chapel and the installation of an access ladder to the fountain
pump, in the amount, not to exceed, $6,222.00, with Councilmember
Phelps, Councilmember Blair, Councilmember Dunagan and
Councilmember Weidinger voting "nay", and Councilmember Dingman
voting "aye", The motion failed four to one.
City Attorney John Boyle suggested that a motion for a reasonable
value could be made, because the City does have possession of the
ladder and handrail and is currently using them.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember
Weidinger, all voting "aye", directed the City Staff to negotiate a
fee not to exceed $3,000.00 for change orders No. 12 and No. 13,
for the construction and installation of galvanized steel hand rail
across the Rawhide Creek Bridge on Webb Chapel and the installation
of an access ladder to fountain pump.
D.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1643 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Hot-Mix Overlay Program is designed to
rehabilitate asphalt pavements and extend the useful service life
of concrete pavements.
Mayor Dodd stated that the ordinance is intended to provide
guidelines for the administration of this program and to provide an
alternative to an asphalt overlay in areas where residents do not
favor the resurfacing of their street with asphalt.
The City Engineer recommends passage of Ordinance 1643 in order
to define the procedure to be taken to administer the Hot-Mix
Overlay Program.
Councilmember Dingman questioned the assessment of property owners
who may be opposed to the alternative to an asphalt overlay and
whether the signing of the petition would legally bind a person to
pay for street improvements.
City Manager Paul West stated that the State Law mandates
assessments per front-foot and that the Ordinance does not contain
or require what is needed to collect on the alternative overlay
program. Mr. West stated that a legal agreement would be necessary
to collect on the pavement costs.
Councilmember Blair stated that the City does not have the money to
relay all of the streets in Farmers Branch with cement and this
type of policy gives the people an option.
Councilmember Dingman stated that the notification part of the
ordinance should include scheduled Public Meetings, with full
Vol. 49, page 53.
explanation of alternatives and costs involved in the Alternative
Overlay Program.
Mayor Dodd stated that due to suggestions from the Council, that
Ordinance No. 1643 should be returned to the City Staff for further
refinement to include the following:
1. That the appropriate legal instrument and
description be provided in Ordinance.
2. That the petition is signed by 80% of the
property owners abutting the street.
3. That the City Staff be required to have a meeting
with the property owners of the area affected by
the petition.
4. And any other item that the City Attorney or City
Staff feels necessary for clarifying the intent
of the Ordinance.
City Manager Paul West, suggested that once the petition has been
signed by 80% of the homeowners, that there will be an assessment
conducted at that time, for the paving program.
City Attorney, John Boyle stated that the legal instrument required
to execute this type of program is a mechanics lean, due to the
current homestead laws.
A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember
Weidinger,, all voting "aye", directed the City Staff to further
refine the "Alternative to Asphalt Overlay Program" Ordinance No.
1643; by providing the appropriate legal instrument and
description; to require that the petition is signed by 80% of the
property owners abutting the street; that the City Staff notify the
property owners and be required to have a public meeting informing
of the program; that once the petition has been signed by 80% of
the homeowners that an assessment will be conducted for the paving
program; and any other item that the City Staff or City Attorney
feels necessary to clarify the intent of the Ordinance.
D.4 CONSIDER SELECTION OF STREETS FOR 1986 HOT-MIX
OVERLAY PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Hot-Mix Overlay Program is designed to
rehabilitate pavement surfaces and extend the service life of the
pavement structure. The program provides for a smoother and more
level riding surface through the application of approximately 1-1/2
inches of hot-mix asphalt cement. The Street Inventory and
Pavement Evaluation Program was used to evaluate the condition of
all of the streets throughout the city. Funding for this program
is available from the Public Works Asphalt Street Maintenance
Budget in the amount of $200,000.00.
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Mayor Dodd stated that the City Engineer recommends the following
streets for the 1986 Hot-Mix Overlay Program:
1) Simonton Road: Midway Road to Inwood Road
2) Josey Lane: Valwood Parkway to Fyke Road
The estimated cost of resurfacing these streets is $198,000.00.
City Manager Paul West stated that repairs on Tanglewood have
already begun, and about 20 square yards at the estimated cost of
$63.00 a square yard have been already put in.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a
second by Councilmember Blair, all voting "aye", approved the City
Engineers selection of streets (Simonton Road from Midway Road to
Inwood Road and Josey Lane from Valwood Parkway to Fyke Road) for
the 1986 Hot-Mix Overlay Program with the estimated cost of
$198,000.00.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
D.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 86-023 SUPPORTING THE PARKWAY
CENTER TRANSIT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd stated that the City Council has been requested to
reiterate its support for the creation of a Parkway Center TMA by
approval of a resolution that would (1) express support for the
Parkway Center TMA (2) reaffirm the intent of the City to
participate on the Policy Board of the TMA and authorize the Mayor
to sign the declaration of intent and (3) pledge a $50,000 a year
sum for a two year period towards start up and operation of the new
TMA.
Councilmember Blair stated that the City Resolution, was changed in
Section 3, to read "The City of Farmers Branch hereby pledges to
finance support for a period of two years on an equitable basis."
Councilmember Weidinger stated that he would like to see DART's
plan prior to embarking on this.
Councilmember Dingman stated that the City of Farmers Branch has
mandated a Traffic Management Organization in the Galleria Area
through some of the zoning and the City is collecting money for it
through some of the developers contracts and second the traffic
studies in the Galleria Area show that 25% of the trips must be
taken care of through mass transit or traffic management system
kinds of activities. The estimate of the maximum mass transit
trips would be 10% and we need 15% of the trips at least, depending
on the level of service DART provides through a TMO. Councilmember
Dingman stated that the City of Farmers Branch cannot depend on
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DART to provide the area that needs to be served and a TMO is very
critical and needed.
Mayor Dodd stated that North Dallas, Addison and Farmers Branch are
coming up with the funding for the Transit Management Association.
Councilmember Weidinger expressed concern about Dallas having a
majority vote in the Transit Management Association.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Council is for the conceptual idea
behind the Transit Management Association, but do want to make sure
that we have not agreed financially, and that it is equitable prior
to any commitments being made.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dingman,
with Councilmember Dingman, Councilmember Blair, Councilmember
Phelps, and Councilmember Dunagan voting "aye", and Councilmember
Weidinger voting "nay", adopted resolution No. 86-023 supporting
the Parkway Center Transit Management Association. The motion
passes four to one.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
D.8 CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR A REPLACEMENT CONCRETE
TRUCK FOR THE STREET DIVISION.
Mayor Dodd stated that bids were received for a replacement
concrete truck on July 16, 1986. Six bids were received. Two bids
did not meet specifications. The lowest and best bid was submitted
by Truck & Concrete Equipment Inc. in the amount of $106,932.00 or
a monthly amount of $2,711.79 on the lease-purchase basis. The
total annual payment will be $32,541.48. The Street Department
budget includes $35,000.00 for the purchase of this replacement
concrete truck.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Public Works Department recommends that
the bid for a replacement concrete truck be awarded to Truck &
Concrete Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $2,711.79 per month for a
48 month lease-purchase.
A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember
Phelps, with Councilmember Dingman, Councilmember Dunagan,
Councilmember Phelps, and Councilmember Weidinger voting "aye", and
Councilmember Blair voting "nay", awarded the bid for a replacement
concrete truck for the street division to Truck & Concrete
Equipment Inc. in the amount of $106,932.00 on a monthly amount of
$2,711.79 on the lease-purchase basis for a 48-month
lease-purchase. The motion passes four to one.
D.9
CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR ELECTRONIC
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
PMENT
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Mayor Dodd stated that the Engineering Department has budgeted
$25,000.00 for electronic survey equipment. Bids were opened for
this equipment on July 9, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. Three bids were
received. Two bids were submitted in the requested per item form.
The third bid was submitted as a lump sum bid for all equipment
specified with no per item cost listed.
Mayor Dodd stated that the lump sum bid from Midwest Surveyors
Service did not meet specification for the supporting software, and
as it was not bid by separate items, this would invalidate the
entire bid. This was low bid at $17,259.15. The next lower bid
was Trion Survey Equipment at a total bid of $27,397.00. This bid
meets all specifications, but is $2,397.00 over the budgeted
amount. There are sufficient funds remaining in the Engineering
Department to cover the overrun.
Mayor Dodd stated that the third bid by Entre' Computer Center was
for supporting computer software only.
Mr. Mark Pavageaux, Assistant City Engineer, stated that there
would not be any delays on projects should the City decide to rebid
the Electronic Survey Equipment, although it would be of great
benefit to have. Mr. Pavageaux further stated that he did not
believe that all companies had ample time to review the
specifications prior to closing the bids and that there is a great
possibility that a better bid could be received if the City were to
rebid the Electronic Survey Equipment.
A motion by Councilmember Blair, second by Councilmember Phelps,
all voting "aye", directed the City Staff to go out for rebid on
the Electronic Survey Equipment.
D.10 CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR HOT MIX ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE AND HOT MIX COLD LAID MATERIAL FOR THE
STREET DIVISION AND THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT
Mayor Dodd stated that Bids were received on July 16, 1986, for the
annual supply of hot mix asphaltic concrete and hot mix cold laid
material for the Street Division and the Utility Department. Two
bids were received for hot mix hot lay asphaltic concrete and two
bids were received for hot mix cold lay material. The lowest and
best bid for Type D and Type B Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete was
submitted by Austin Paving company in the total amount of
$58,250.00. The lowest and best bid for Type FF Hot Mix Cold Laid
material was submitted by Vulcan Materials Company in the amount of
$28,000.00. Funds are included in the Street Division budget in
the amount of $75,000.00 for the purchase of the hot mix asphaltic
concrete. The Utility Department budget includes,funds in the
amount of $37,000.00 for the purchase of the hot mix cold laid
material.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Public Works Department recommends that
the bid for annual supply of hot mix asphaltic concrete be awarded
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to Austin Paving Company in the amount of $58,250.00. The Utility
Department recommends that the bid for the annual supply of hot mix
cold laid material be awarded to Vulcan Materials Company in the
amount of $28,000.00.
A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember
Phelps, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for hot mix asphaltic
concrete to Austin Paving Company in the amount of $58,250.00 and
hot mix cold laid material to Vulcan Materials Company in the
amount of $28,000.00 for the Utility Department and Street
Division per the 1985/1986 budget.
D.11 CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR NEW VIDEO SYSTEM.
Mayor Dodd stated that
companies. All met the
of $26,015.35.
1. Video System, Inc.
2. Magnetic Media
3. Victor Duncan, Inc.
4. Texas Video System,
requests for bids were sent to four
specs. Victor Duncan submitted the low bid
$2?,091.00
$26,524.50
$26,015.35
Inc. $26,941.00
A total of $29,950.00 was budgeted for this purchase.
Mayor Dodd stated that the Marketing Department staff recommends
awarding the bid to Victor Duncan for the new video system for
$26,015.35.
A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember
Phelps, awarded the bid for a New Video System to Victor Duncan in
the amount of $26,015.35 from the General Fund.
D.11a. DISCUSS THE AFFECTS AND RECENT CHANGES WITHIN THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
Councilmember Dingman questioned the impact that the loss of the
City Engineer will have on the Geo-mapping system.
City Manager Paul West stated that the project is on schedule and
that there will be no impact on the Geo-mapping system.
Mayor Dodd requested the status on getting a new City Engineer.
Assistant City Manager Gene Carlton, stated that the City has had
approximately thirty applications for the position of City
Engineer. Mr. Carlton further stated that the City Engineer
Committee will be meeting tomorrow to rank the applications for the
position of City Engineer and there has been a very good response
for the position. Mr. Carlton explained that the City Engineer
Committee is developing several questions for the City Engineer
Applicants, of which Geo-mapping experience will be one of the
questions asked of the applicants.
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Councilmember Dingman requested dates for the review of the
revision of the current Capital Improvement Estimates especially
those that are more than one year old.
City Manager, Paul West stated that those will be ready prior to
the next City Council Meeting. Mr. West stated that there are
still some serious questions to ask the Engineering Department and
some information that still needs to be reviewed.
Councilmember Dingman questioned whether the lack of a head City
Engineer will affect the implementation of the additional 13.8
million dollars of projects in which bonds were sold?
City Manager Paul West stated that a long term vacancy in the City
Engineer's Office would affect the projects, but a short term
vacancy would not affect any projects. Mr. West stated that the
Engineering Staff now in place is very competent.
Councilmember Dingman questioned whether or not there is enough
money in the City Engineering Position to attract the kind of
Engineer the City needs.
City Manager Paul West stated that in his opinion at this time, he
feels that there is enough money in the City Engineer's Position to
attract the type of engineer that the City needs.
Councilmember Dingman stated that it was promised that all current
Capital Improvement Projects would be under contract by October 1,
1986, and questioned whether this is current? Councilmember
Dingman also questioned whether the Engineering Department is
current in all other areas that need to be addressed and are the
plats still backed logged four months?
Mark Pavageaux, Assistant City Engineer, stated that in his opinion
there is not a back-log on plats.
Councilmember Dingman questioned whether or not there are any other
vacancies in positions in the Engineering Department.
City Manager, Paul West stated that all positions within the
Engineering Department are currently filled, with the exception of
the City Engineer Position and that he has requested Mark Pavageaux
to be the Acting City Engineer for the time being.
D.12 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Agenda Item No. D. 12, Citizen Participation, was declared an
emergency and placed under Agenda Item No. A.9, Citizen
Participation.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
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A motion by Councilmember Phelps, a second by Councilmember Blair,
all vol in "aye", adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:07 PM.
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