1968-12-16 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
7;30 P.M. December 16, 1968
All members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Robert H. Langdon
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Roberts, Jr.
Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst
Councilmen George G. Grimmer
John D. Helms
Ed Schedler, Jr.
City Manager Dennis Spellmann
City Attorney H. Louis Nichols
City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. J. W. Wade
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes", considered and approved the
minutes of December 2, 1968 after correction of: on
Page 24, 9th line from the bottom, change word initiative
to initiate.
PUBLIC HEARING - L. L. KAMMERER
Mayor Langdon opened the hearing by explaining the request
of zone change by Mr. L. L. Kammerer being: to change the
zoning on Tracts 1, 2, and 3, Block 1 Odgens Addition in
the tax plat records of the City of Farmers Branch and
also being an entire city block bound by Valley View Lane,
Rossford Street, Keenan Bridge Road, and Denton Drive from
"C" Commercial Zone to "S" Service Zone.
Mr. L. L. Kammerer presented to the Council a very brief
site plan of the layout of a service center consisting of
service station and an automotive repair shop which would
only be remodeling and the rebuilding of existing structures.
Mr. Spellmann, City Manager, recommended as his personal
opinion that he would like to see this request go back to
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Planning and Zoning for site plan approval since this is
such a valuable piece of property and also since it is a
corner of a main thoroughfare there will be a traffic load
at this location.
Mr. Kammerer stated there was a fire plug in the front
door of one of his buildings. The Council assured him they
would consult the engineering department about this.
Mr. Fred Fahland, chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, explained what Mr. Kammerer had presented to
the Plan Commission which was to remodel existing building,
but it was the understanding of the Plan Commission that
Mr. Kammerer was not asking for the entire block for re-
zoning.
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing.
After Council discussion which all stated they would not
like to see this whole block rezoned at this time, a
motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Helms,
all voting "ayes", returned this request by Mr. Kammerer
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further
consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING - HUMBLE OIL COMPANY
Mayor Langdon opened the public hearing by explaining the
zone change request by Humble Oil and Refining Company as
to change "C" Commercial zone to "S" Service zone on
property located on the southwest corner of Valley View
Lane and I. H. 35E. (175' x 175')
Mr. A. M. McCants representing Humble Oil Company presented
to the Council a site plan on order of ranch style appearance.
Mr. Windell Barker owner of a Humble station across I. H. 35E
from this area spoke in opposition as to another Humble
station in this vicinity and stated there was really no need
for a station of any kind, as it would hurt other dealers
and the City.
Mr. L. L. Kammerer also stated it would not pay off to put
in another station at this location.
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing.
After Council discussion on agreement that this was proper
zoning, a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council-
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man Helms, all voting "ayes", granted the zone change re-
quest to Humble Oil and Refining Company for "C" Commercial
zone change to "S" Service zone.
STREET NAME CHANGE - CALLAWAY PLACE TO COOKSCREEK PLACE
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Schedler, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution whereas,
to change the present street name Callaway Place to Cooks-
creek Place due to difficulty of delivering mail by the
Post Office.
EASEMENT PAVING DELETED FROM STREET PROJECT #64
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by
Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", deleted the ease-
ment paving between the streets of Ablon and Hague Streets
from Street Project ##64 due to lack of 100% participation
of the property owners. The amount deleted from the
contract will be approximately $6,332.00.
VALLEY VIEW RIGHT-OF-WAY - GONZALES PROPERTY
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Council-
man Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized the City
manager to purchase additional right-of-way on Valley
View Lane from Mr. Fred Gonzales in the amount based on
13,841 sq. ft. at 42.5 a foot = $5,882.43.
N. C. C. O. G. AIRPORT PLANNING PROGRAM
After some discussion, the Council agreed not to participate
in the North Central Council of Government Airport Planning
Program at this time.
PARKS - GOOD PROPERTY
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Roberts, a
second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized
the City Manager to purchase some 42173 acres in the amount
of $3,500 an acre from Mr. Truett Good for park site.
MALLON PARK FISHING LAKE DAM
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a
second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized
City forces to contract their own work by constructing a
fishing lake dam and an arched sidewalk at Mallon Park.
SAFETY SIGNS
After some discussion on School Zone safety signs with
individual public advertising on them, the Council agreed
not to participate with the sign company as they felt it
would not help the City.
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ABANDONMENT OF KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD
The Council authorized the City Manager to prepare an Ordi-
nance abandoning a portion of Keenan Bridge Road and a
resolution abandoning a drainage easement in the Branch
Properties Industrial Development.
RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Upon recommendation of present three members, a motion by
Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all
voting "ayes", appointed Betty Laney, Kenneth Baxter,
and Wayne Glenn to the Recreation and Activities Board to
serve for a term to expire in January, 1970.
VALLEY VIEW RIGHT-OF=WAY - FRED MARSH PROPERTY
After some discussion on property lines, a motion by Council-
man Roberts, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting
"ayes", authorized the City Manager and the City Attorney
to negociate with Fred Marsh for settlement on Valley View
right-of-way.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. by motion of Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting
"ayes".
H. Langdo~, ma
ity Secretary
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