1968-09-23 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
September 23, 1968
All members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Robert H. Langdon
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Roberts, Jr.
Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst
Councilmen George Grimmer
John 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. Frank Lawson
gave the invocation.
NORTHWOOD HOMES, INC. DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Langdon discussed with the Council and people interested,
the situation of the property that Northwood Homes wants to
develop. This property located on corner Valley View land
and Webb Chapel Road, a 34.56 acre site. At a public
hearing held last Monday night, September 16, the Council
denied the request for change of zoning. Mr. Pollman, of
Northwood Homes, states he now wished to withdraw his request
and leave zoning as is. The present zoning calls for a
house of 1,450 sq. ft. Mayor Langdon explained that 1,450
sq. ft. would down grade this valuable piece of land.
Mayor Langdon and Mr. Spellmann worked and studied this sit-
uation with Northwood Homes and now Northwood Homes has come
up with a desire to have 80' lots, no 70' lots, and agree to
build nothing less than 1,600 sq. ft. in area which is now
presently zoned "R-3", and build nothing less than 1,800 sq.
ft. with 80' lots which is presently zoned "R-211. This
presently "R-2" zone would need to be rezoned "R-2.511. This
would be a matter of making application for refiling for
public hearing for reconsideration.
The Council did express desire for 16' paved alleys and a
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fence along Webb C
Mr. L. D. Humbert,
of Northwood Homes
Frank Lawson, 2942
Way; Hubert Laney,
hapel Road a
2917 Ermine
sounds fine
Ermine Way;
2925 Ermine
ad along Valley View Lane.
Way, stated that the desire
to him. Also in favor were:
Jack Campbell, 2931 Ermine
Way.
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", setthe date of October 21
for public hearing for reconsideration on change of zoning
of the "R-2" owned by Northwood Homes.
The Council agreed to have an informal meeting with the
surrounding property owners prior to this public hearing
date.
REPORT ON T.R.A.
Mr. Pete Styner, engineer of Fowler and Grafe, Inc. presented
to the Council a report on the present status of sanitary
sewer facilities of a proposed interceptor extension. Mr.
Styner, Mr. Spellmann and Mr. Goodnight are working with
T.R.A. to come up with an agreement through some alterations
in the orginal plans so that Farmers Branch can benefit
from the sewer facilities. Mr. Styner discussed the location
that Carrollton is trying to pursue and said there was a
possiblity that a new location for the basin, farther away
from the proposed site plan, is being seriously considered.
He stated that the City could benefit from the new 33-inch
interceptor main by tying sewer lines now in Cooks Branch
and Rawhide Creek.
After some discussion, the Council agreed that Mr. Spellmann,
Mr. Styner and Mr. Goodnight should continue to work with
T.R.A. for a solution that maybe could benefit both towns.
PERSONAL PROPERTY CANCELLATIONS
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second
Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized the
cancel two personal properties listed below
Roll in the amount of $15.29 due to the fac
assessed in error.
Joe Brunson Insurance 1966
1967
by Councilman
Tax Assessor to
from the Tax
t that they were
$3.45
5.75
Charlie F. Butler D.B.A.
Butler Insurance Agency 1967 6.09
Total $15.29
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VALLEY VIEW RIGHT-OF-WAY
Louis Nichols, City Attorney, brought the Council up to
date on the lasted-status concerning the street right-of-
way on Valley View Lane. Mr. Nichols said the F. E. Martins
has come up with an agreement; that is, to use part of the
City's property located on Bee Street for 12 parking spaces
for 5 years, and no assessment plus $2,000. Upon a motion
by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, all
voting "ayes", authorized the City Attorney to negociate
with the Martins for some settlement on this case.
Mr. Nichols reported that the Pollman property located at
Bee Street and Valley View (Dairy Queen) has a hearing the
lst of October, 1968.
The Goldsteen property has been to court and the commissioners
award was in the amount of $14,839. If the City would put up
the commissioners award then they could take possession of
the property. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst,a
second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized
the City Attorney to negotiate for $14,839 or less on the
Goldsteen case.
WATER TANK PROJECT
The Council agreed that the City Attorney and the City Manager
to work with Pittsburg De Moines and Nor-Tex for an agreement
and report back to the Council next meeting.
RECREATION CENTER
Mr. Spellmann discussed with the Council on the need of policies
at the recreation center involving the dances they have on
Saturday nights. No action was taken at this time, since the
recreation supervision is going to be under Pete Green, the
Council will await a report from him.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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ity Secretary
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