1995-05-22 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 22, 1995
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers
Dave Blair
Nancy Hardie
Bill Moses
Bob Phelps
Calla Davis
Ron Pyle
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager Richard L. Escalante
Assistant City Manager Linda Tidwell
Assistant City Manager John Burke
City Attorney John Boyle
City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Communication Director Donna Huerta
Economic Development Director Norma Nichols
Director of Community Services Tom Scales
Director of Planning Michael Spicer
City Engineer Jerry Murawski
Director of Finance Charles Cox
Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller
Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson
Fire Chief Kyle King
Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux
City Management Assistant David Reedy
Traffic Engineer Dave Davis
Recording Secretary Cindee Peters
Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of May 22, 1995 to order at 7:30 P.M..
The meeting was televised.
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A.1 INVOCATION.
Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A.2 PRESENTATION OF INVITATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITIZENS
TO ATTEND THE FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ON JUNE 3 & 4, 1995.
Mayor Blair recognized John Land, President of the Farmers Branch Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. John Land officially invited the City Council and citizens to attend
the Folklore Festival on June 3rd and 4th. Mr. Land stated at the Folklore Festival
this year they have added the International Center from Brookhaven. Mr. Land
introduced Ms. Beverly Hind of Brookhaven College.
Ms. Beverly Hind, Director of the International Center at Brookhaven College, stated
over 100 countries are represented at Brookhaven College with 65 languages. Ms.
Hind gave a brief agenda for the Folklore Festival involving the International
students.
Mayor Blair also encouraged all citizens to attend the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
performance that will be held Saturday evening, June 3rd.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF 1995 MAYOR'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BY THE TOWN
NORTH NATIONAL BANK.
Mayor Blair stated Bob Butler, Senior Vice-President of the Town North National
Bank wishes to present to the City Council the 1995 recipients of the Mayor's
scholarship award.
Mr. Butler thanked the City of Farmers Branch in support of the Mayor's Scholarship
Award. Mr. Butler recognized Mr. John Burke, Assistant City Manager who had
been involved in the selection of awards to R. L. Turner High School students to
present the two students receiving the Mayor's scholarships.
Mr. Burke introduced Iris Saldana with her parents, and Amelda Alvarado and her
parents. Mr. Burke stated both girls are very deserving of this scholarship.
A.4 COMMENTS OF APPRECIATION FROM JOAN HOLLAND, 3470 GOLFING
GREEN DRIVE.
Mayor Blair recognized Ms. Joan Holland of 3470 Golfing Green Drive. Ms.
Holland wished to thank the City of Farmers Branch for participating in the Senior
Post Prom Party. Ms. Holland thanked the many members of the Farmers Branch
Recreation staff for the tremendous help they provided.
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A.5 PRESENTATION OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PLANS FOR THE
WEBB CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH BY REV. JOE SHAFER.
Mayor Blair introduced the Reverend Joe D. Shafer, Pastor of the Webb Chapel
United Methodist Church. Reverend Shafer invited City Council members to attend a
very special 10:50 a. m. worship service on June 4th to celebrate the 150th
anniversary of the Church. Reverend Shafer explained the Church will provide food
and later will bury a time capsule which is to be opened on the 200th Anniversary of
the Church.
A.6 CONSIDER ACCEPTING DONATION TO THE HISTORICAL PARK FROM
FARMERS BRANCH CIVIC LEAGUE, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Blair stated the Farmers Branch Civic League, Inc. hosts an Annual Ball for
the purpose of raising funds to be distributed as grants. Historically a portion of the
grants are issued to High School students for educational scholarships, and the
remaining portions are issued to various organizations. This year the Civic League
elected to grant $12,500 to the Historical Park to furnish the dining room in the
Queen Anne Victorian Cottage.
The Civic League has been generous to the Historical Park in the past, with donations
in 1990 to help establish and furnish the Log Culture Area in the park.
The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends accepting the
donation to the Historical Park from the Farmers Branch Civic League, Inc.
Ms. Helen Bridgeforth, representing the Civic League, presented a check in the
amount of $12,500.00 to Mrs. Laverne Gilbert, Chairwoman of the Historical
Preservation and Restoration Board to furnish the dining room in the Queen Anne
Victorian Cottage.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, all voting "aye", accepted the donation in the amount of
$12,500.00 to the Historical Park from the Farmers Branch Civic League, Inc.
A.7 CONSIDER ACCEPTING SECOND QUARTER DONATIONS TO THE
HISTORICAL PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Historical
Preservation and Restoration Board has approved several donations to be added to the
inventory. Laverne Gilbert, Chairwoman of the Historical Preservation and
Restoration Board, presented the following for Council's approval.
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An extensive assortment of 1860-1900 textiles and clothing, from Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Curtis Owen, Dallas.
A 1979 Historical Landmark Preservation committee file, from Mrs. Alice Ellett,
Farmers Branch.
Several turn-of-the-century railroad tracks and ties, from Harry Nichols,
Dallas.
An 1865 edition of Peterson Fashion Magazine, from Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Blatt,
Farmers Branch.
The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends accepting the
second quarter donations to the Historical Park.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by
Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", accepted donations to the Historical Park as listed
by Mrs. Gilbert.
A.8 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Robin Edwards of the
Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Jeff Harting of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Beena Jacob of the
Engineering Department.
Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Eric Curtis of the Public
Works Department.
A.9 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no applications presented.
A.10 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Blair gave a brief summary of the items discussed in the Study Session held
prior to the regular meeting.
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CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.8.
Mayor Blair stated 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 established in order to speed up discussion for those items
that need more time for discussion.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye",
added items D.1 and D.2 to the consent agenda.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting
"aye", approved the following Consent Agenda.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 8, 1995.
B.2 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF
LIABILITY FORMS WITH: THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL PARK WEST,
HWCC DEVELOPMENT, TRT DEVELOPMENT, PARK WEST-
FAIRVIEW ASSOCIATES, PARK WEST C-1 ASSOCIATES AND
PRENTISS PROPERTIES LIMITED, INC. FOR USE OF THEIR
PROPERTY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR EVENT TO BE
HELD ON SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1995.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-060 REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
90-074 GOVERNING THE SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL.
B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-067 RECOMMENDING TIMELY
APPROVAL AND FUNDING OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM
BY THE U.S. CONGRESS.
B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-068 SUPPORTING REMOVAL OF
TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL BUDGET.
B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-070 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER TWO TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH JAMES CRAWFORD FOR THE INTERIOR RESTORATION OF
THE QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN COTTAGE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $4,825.70.
B.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-072 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED EARTH
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SCIENCES, INC. FOR CONTINUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES AT FIRE STATION NO. 1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $4,444.
B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-065 AWARDING THE BID FOR
CONTAINER REPAIR TO DFW CONTAINERS SERVICES, PLANO,
TEXAS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,450.00.
D.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-066 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF A HOUSING REHABILITATION APPLICATION TO DALLAS
COUNTY FOR THE 1995 FUNDING CYCLE OF THE DALLAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-064 AWARDING A BID TO TRI-PRO
SERVICES, INC. FOR ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS IN THE
MOTOROLA BUILDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,487.00.
C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS.
City Manager Richard Escalante presented an informative report on the status and
happenings of various projects in the City.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF PARAGON GROUP
PROPERTY SERVICES, INC., ON BEHALF OF FREEMONT FUNDING A
DELAWARE CORPORATION TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
PAPER SORTING AND BAILING FACILITY FOR PAPER RECYCLING TO BE
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SENLAC DR. APPROXIMATELY 1,350
FEET SOUTH OF VALWOOD PARKWAY, AND WITHIN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 22 (PD-22) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. A specific use
permit is required for a paper sorting and bailing facility for paper recycling within
the PD-22 zoning district.
Paragon Group wants to build an approximate 126,000 square foot in area office,
warehouse and distribution facility on Senlac Drive. The proposed site is a 6.41 acre
vacant tract which abuts the north side of the Mary Kay distribution facility located at
13835 Senlac Drive. The building will accommodate two tenants. Balcones Recycling
intends to occupy 96,400 square feet of the proposed facility for their paper sorting
and bailing operation. The remaining 30,400 square feet does not have a specific
tenant, but will be leased for office/warehouse use. The proposed building will be
constructed of white and light gray tilt-up concrete panels. Approximately 6 percent
of the site will be landscaped.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5 to 1 vote, recommends the Specific
Use
Permit and associated site plan be approved with the following conditions:
1.
No outside paper collection bins permitted on the property.
2.
The general public shall not be allowed to drop off paper products at the
facility.
3.
All sorting and bailing of paper to take place specifically within the building.
4.
No outside storage is permitted.
5.
Parking of delivery trucks on Senlac Drive is prohibited.
6.
Six (6) foot tall red tip photinias shall be planted along the north and south
property lines providing a continuous screening hedge.
7.
Evergreen trees, of a type approved by City Staff, ten (10) foot tall, spaced 15
feet on center, be planted along the north and south property lines augmenting
the photinia screening hedge.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Mr. Hardy McCullough, Architect for the applicant, 12221 Merrit Dr., Suite 210
came forward. Mr. McCullough gave a brief presentation on the project and showed
a site plan of the proposed development. Mr. McCullough stated the applicant has no
problem with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. McCullough showed elevations of the building and the panels to be used on the
building. Mr. McCullough stated this business will be self-contained.
Mr. Charlie Byrd, of Farmers Branch, stated he was very much in favor of this
request. Mr. Byrd stated he knew the owners of Balcones who live in Farmers
Branch. Mr. Byrd stated this is a wonderful business and would be a great
opportunity for school children to visit this type of business.
There being no other discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by
Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance
Number 2178 approving the Specific Use Permit with the conditions recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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 GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PAPER SORTING
AND BAILING FACILITY FOR PAPER RECYCLING ON A 6.41 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SENLAC DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 1,350 FEET SOUTH OF VALWOOD PARKWAY,
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AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER TWENTY
TWO ZONING DISTRICT (PD-22); PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY NEXTEL OF TEXAS TO
GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER, ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE (165)
FEET IN HEIGHT AND AN EQUIPMENT BUILDING TWO HUNDRED (200)
SQUARE FEET IN AREA TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF THE DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE CAMPUS AT 2700 CHRISTIAN
PARKWAY IN THE RESIDENTIAL-4 (R-4) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardie stated she had a conflict of interest with this item and has
filed the proper form with the City Secretary. Mayor Pro Tem Hardie left the
Council Chambers.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing by presenting the following information for
consideration. Nextel of Texas wants to erect a telecommunications tower at 2700
Christian Parkway on the Dallas Christian College Campus located approximately
three hundred and seventy (370) feet east of Ford Road.
Nextel of Texas intends to lease 2500 square feet of the College property, near its
southwest corner, where the proposed tower and equipment building would be placed.
A prefabricated building, 200 square feet in area, housing telecommunications
equipment will be located at the base of the tower. The building will be 10 feet tall
and comprised of exposed aggregate concrete walls. An 8 foot tall wood screening
fence will be placed around the perimeter of the proposed lease space.
The tower is 151 feet tall and comprised of a galvanized metal pole capped with a
triangular-shaped metal platform with whip antennas. The platform measures 12 feet
along each of its three sides and approximately 4 feet, 4 inches in height. The whip
antennas attached to the platform extend an additional 9 feet 6 inches in height.
Maximum height of the total structure will not exceed 165 feet.
A recommendation is required from the Planning and Zoning Commission before the
City Council takes action on any amendment, supplement, or change to the Zoning
Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider this
item on May 15, 1995. The Commission continued consideration of the request until
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May 30, 1995 to allow additional time to address the concerns expressed by property
owners within the area.
The Staff recommends the City Council continue the public hearing until June 5,
1995.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman
Moses, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing until the City Council's next
regular meeting, June 5, 1995.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardie returned to the Council Chambers.
C.4 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN MITCHELL, ON BEHALF OF MAIN
STREET CONCEPTS, LTD., COMPANY, FOR CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A RETAIL CENTER, BANK FACILITY, GASOLINE SERVICE
STATION, AND A RESTAURANT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
BELTLINE ROAD AND MARSH LANE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Main Street
Concepts is requesting conceptual site plan approval for the 5.414 acre tract located at
the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Marsh Lane.
The Concept Plan includes three phases of development. Phase 1 includes a fully
automated gasoline service station and a 3,786 square foot non drive-in restaurant
with an outside sales window. Phase 2 will include a drive thru bank, approximately
4,000 square feet in area, and Phase 3 will include a strip retail facility,
approximately 29,250 square feet in area.
Specific use permits for the proposed uses within Phase 1, including a detailed site
plan, are being requested subsequent to this request. There is no schedule for
development of Phase 2 and Phase 3 at this time.
Prior to any future development for Phase 2 or Phase 3 a detailed site plan must be
approved by the City Council.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the concept
plan be approved as submitted.
Mr. Ken Mitchell, representing the applicant, stated he was present to answer
questions of the City Council.
Councilwoman Davis asked if there would be attendants- at the gas station.
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Mr. Mitchell stated there would be no attendants at the gas station. Mr. Mitchell
stated customers pay at the pumps with credit cards or inserting cash ($5, $10 or $20)
in a machine.
Councilwoman Davis asked how the property would be maintained.
Mr. Mitchell stated someone from the food court would be responsible for the
gasoline service area.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by
Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-058 approving a
concept plan for a retail center, bank facility, gasoline service station, and a
restaurant at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Marsh Lane as submitted.
C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN MITCHELL, ON
BEHALF OF MAIN STREET CONCEPTS, LTD., COMPANY, TO GRANT A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT WITH AN
OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW TO BE LOCATED 3650 BELTLINE ROAD WITHIN
THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Main Street
Concepts wants to operate a food court, on a 0.93 acre tract of land at the southwest
corner of Marsh Lane and Beltline Road. The Food Court concept will house food
vendors within a 3,786 square foot building. Three tenants are currently planned with
seating for 78 customers and a drive-thru window located at the southeast corner of
the building. The Food Court will be operated in conjunction with a gasoline service
station.
A site plan has been submitted showing the building location, ingress and egress,
signage, and landscaping. Approximately 19% of the site will be landscaped. Two
pole signs are proposed advertising the food court and service station. Both signs are
120 square feet in area and 28 feet tall. One will be located along Belt Line Road
and one along Marsh Lane.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the Specific
Use Permit be approved as submitted.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mitchell stated they are working with several different food companies to open in
the food court and hope to finalize the negotiations soon.
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There being no other discussion, a motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pyle asked where is the closest type of operation of this type located.
Mr. Mitchell stated at the northwest corner of Trinity Mills and the Tollway is a
similar operation and another at Oaklawn and Lemmon.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hardie, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2179 granting a Specific Use Permit for a non drive-in restaurant with an outside
sales window as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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 GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARSH LANE AND BELTLINE ROAD AND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3650 BELTLINE ROAD AND BEING
LOCATED IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.6 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN MITCHELL, ON
BEHALF OF MAIN STREET CONCEPTS, LTD., COMPANY, TO GRANT A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A FULLY AUTOMATED GASOLINE SERVICE
STATION AT 3650 BELTLINE ROAD AND WITHIN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Main Street
Concepts wants to construct a Chevron gasoline service station on the 0.93 acre tract
located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Marsh Lane. The service station
will be comprised of four (4) single pump islands and a canopy. It will be fully
automated, requiring no on-site personnel. The applicant is also requesting
subsequent approval for an SUP to permit a food court at this same location. A
manager within the food court will be responsible for the entire site during the food
court's operating hours.
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A site plan has been submitted showing the building location, ingress and egress,
signage, and landscaping. Approximately 19% of the site will be landscaped. Two
pole signs are proposed advertising the food court and service station. Both signs are
120 square feet in area and 28 feet tall. One will be located along Belt Line road and
one along Marsh Lane.
The Planning Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the Specific Use
Permit be approved as submitted.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mitchell stated he was present to answer questions of the City Council.
There being no other discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by
Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
Councilman Phelps asked what the hours of operation would be for these businesses.
Mr. Mitchell stated they will probably serve breakfast starting from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00
a.m. and closing time would be between 11:00 p.m. and midnight. Mr. Mitchell
explained there is emergency transmitting devices if any problems arise with the
equipment at the gas station.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2180 granting approval of the Specific Use Permit for a fully automated gasoline
service station as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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 GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A FULLY AUTOMATED
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MARSH LANE AND BELTLINE ROAD AND MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3650 BELTLINE ROAD AN BEING LOCATED
WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 23 (PD-23); PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00)
DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Blair asked when construction would start.
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Mr. Mitchell stated within 45 days construction should begin and be completed within
90 days after that.
D.1 CONSENT.
D.2 CONSENT.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-069 AWARDING A BID TO SUN
COMMERCIAL ROOFS, INC. FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE MOTOROLA
BUILDING, FIRE STATION NO. 2, AND WICKER STREET PUMP STATION
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Bid requests for
re-roofing of the Motorola Building, Fire Station No. 2, and Wicker Street Pump
Station were sent to 13 vendors, and six vendors picked up bid packets. Eight bids
were received; one did not meet specifications.
The low bid meeting specifications for the re-roofing projects was Sun Commercial
Roofs, Inc. in the amount of $103,500.
There is $120,000 budgeted in the 1994-95 Non-Bond Capital Improvement Fund for
the re-roofing of the Motorola Building and Fire Station No. 2, and $10,000 in the
Public Works Department 1994-95 operating budget for Wicker Street Pump Station,
for a total of $130,000 for the three projects.
The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends adopting
Resolution No. 95-069 awarding the bid to Sun Commercial Roofs, Inc. for re-
roofing of the Motorola Building, Fire Station No. 2, and Wicker Street Pump Station
in the amount of $103,500.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro
Tem Hardie, all voting "aye", adopted resolution No. 95-069 awarding the bid to Sun
Commercial Roofs, Inc. for re-roofing of the Motorola Building, Fire Station No. 2,
and Wicker Street Pump Station in the amount of $103,500.
D.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 95-071 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ATEC ASSOCIATES, INC
EXTENDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OVER- SIGHT
OF THE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT AND REMEDIATION OF
CONTAMINATED AREAS IN THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Gasoline leaking
from an underground fuel tank on property owned by Sysco Food Service of Dallas,
Inc., 14330 Gillis Road, has migrated into Gillis Road right-of-way. Gasoline and
gasoline vapors were detected in the City's sanitary sewer and in the soil surrounding
the sanitary sewer line. In order to remove the potentially hazardous situation, the
City Council approved an agreement on March 20, 1995 that authorized Sysco to
remediate the contamination including replacement of the sanitary sewer line. Sysco's
contractor has begun the remediation including replacement of the sanitary sewer line.
On March 20, 1995, the City Council also authorized the execution of a professional
services agreement with an environmental engineering firm to provide construction
oversight services on the work being performed by Sysco's contractor within City
right-of-way. The agreement was executed with ATEC Associates, Inc., to provide
professional services, on an hourly rate basis, in an amount not to exceed $28,900.
The contract amount was based on a construction schedule of four weeks. The work
started April 6, 1995.
Sysco's contractor is taking substantially more time than expected to perform the
remediation work including replacement of the sanitary sewer line. It is conceivable
that the remediation work will not be completed until late June or early July. An
amendment to City's agreement with ATEC is needed so that ATEC can continue to
oversee the work being performed by Sysco's contractor. The amendment increases
the not to exceed fee from $28,900 to $75,900 and extends the professional services
through July 10, 1995. The City will pursue reimbursement from Sysco for all
expenses that the City is incurring from the contamination.
The City staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 95-071 executing an
amendment to the agreement with ATEC Associates, Inc. extending professional
services on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch for construction oversight of the
sanitary sewer replacement and remediation of contaminated areas located in the
City's right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $75,900.
There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by
Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-071 executing an
amendment to the agreement with ATEC Associates, Inc. extending professional
services on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch for construction oversight of the
sanitary sewer replacement and remediation of contaminated areas located in the
City's right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $75,900.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-073 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED EARTH
SCIENCES, INC. FOR CONTINUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT
THE SENLAC SERVICE CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,017
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. A subsurface
remediation plan was prepared by Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. to reduce groundwater
and soil contamination associated with leaking underground storage tanks at the Senlac
Service Center. Remediation activities must continue until state regulated clean-up
levels are reached. The services of an environmental consultant are necessary to
operate and maintain the subsurface remediation system and monitor, sample and
report on the systems progress.
The environmental consulting firm of Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. has submitted a
proposal to continue environmental services for one year. The cost for environmental
services is based on time and materials in an amount not to exceed $34,017. Funds
are available within the 1994-95 Non-Bond Capital Improvement Program budget.
These expenses are eligible for reimbursement under the Texas Petroleum Storage
Tank Remediation Fund, however actual reimbursement will likely be delayed for
several years.
The City Staff recommends Resolution No. 95-073 be adopted authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. for
continuation of environmental services at the Senlac Service Center in an amount not
to exceed $34,017.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman
Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-073 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. for
continuation of environmental services at the Senlac Service Center in an amount not
to exceed $34,017.
D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting
"aye", approved travel to the International Sister City Conference in Indianapolis
from July 25-29th for any member of the City Council and the Sister City
Coordinator.
D.7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
No one came forward.
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MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE
E.la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.074
1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO ALTERNATE POSITION TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AND BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS.
DISCUSSION ON THE ITEMS BEGAN AT 6:40 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 6:54
P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT ACTION ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED
WERE RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30 P.M. MEETING. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES SUCH ITEMS AS
PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION, AND PENDING AND
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair and members of the City Council discussed appointments to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code
Board of Appeals.
E. lb DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.072
1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION OF A TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED AT 3678 BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE.
Assistant City Manager John Burke presented a status report of the negotiations for
the necessary right-of-way needed at 3678 Brookhaven Club Drive.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, all voting
"aye", to complete the land acquisition at 3678 Brookhaven Club Drive.
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair called for action on discussion in the Executive Session.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting
"aye", appointed Charles Bird to serve Place 5 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment
and Building Code Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 1, 1996.
E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair called for action on discussion in the Executive Session.
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A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Hardie, all voting
"aye", authorized the City staff to complete the land acquisition at 3678 Brookhaven
Club Drive.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of May 22, 1995, at 9:01 P.M.
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