1963-05-06 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
May 6, 1963
The City Council met in a regular meeting on May 6, 1963 in the
Council Room at 7:30 p.m. with all members present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmen
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
A. J. Airoldi
Bill Hamilton
Frank Tippitt
Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
Dan Regan
J. M. Orman
John C. Dodson
Dorthanna Williams
Robert Baker
Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Gibbs Morton, St.
Paul Lutheran Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of April 15 were considered and approved by motion of
Councilman Tippitt, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
PUBLIC HEARING - DR. BEN LAWRENCE
Dr. Lawrence requested that Lots 29, 30 and 31, Block 1, D. T. Macon
Subdivision, be changed from "R-5" Residential to Commercial under
Special Permit. These three lots located on Valley View Lane imme-
diately east of the Fire Station. The City Planning and Zoning Com-
mission recommended approval of this request.
In discussion Dr. Lawrence agreed that upon approval of the site plan
he will negotiate for right-of-way for widening Valley View Lane. He
will also provide a walkway from the apartments behind his property
and also screening.
City Manager Orman read a letter from the owner of property at 13217
Goodland (Mr. A. L. Gastman, Kansas City, Missouri). Mr. Gastman
stated that he was against the zone change request.
Councilman Tippitt asked, where are we going to stop commercial growth
going east? Councilmen Regan and Oradat said, at Nestle Street.
Councilman Oradat moved approval of the request subject to all dis-
cussion, seconded by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes'".*
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PUBLIC HEARING - MAYLAR CORPORATION
This land is located on the north side of Valwood Parkway between the
Sarver Nursery and the Nazarene Church. The request is that it be
changed from "R-5" Residential to Commercial under Special Permit.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that this
request be denied.
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in favor of the change.
Mr. R. N. Ginsberg, Attorney for Valwood Investment Company, spoke
against the request for the zone change. Mr. Grady Cates also spoke
against the change.
Mr. Addison Bradford presented the request and asked the Council to
consider the best use of the land. Mr. Stanley Hickman, President of
Maylar Corporation and Mr. F. W. Rogers, Pastor of the church, spoke
Councilman Oradat moved denial of the request, seconded by Councilman
Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
ORDINANCE NO. 396 - NEW WATER AND SEWER CHARGES
The City Manager presented the ordinance and explained that it had
been prepared in keeping with the recommendations approved by the
Council at the last meeting. Councilman Tippitt moved passage of the
ordinance, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes". Caption
of the ordinance;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, FIXING THE RATES
TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE WATER WORKS AND SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH- PROVIDING FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF BILLS; AUTHORIZING SERVICES TO BE DISCONNECTED FOR NON-PAYMENT
OF BILLS; FIXING A RECONNECTION CHARGE; PROHIBITING FREE SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR DEPOSITS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION - FINAL PAYMENT - STREET PROJECT NO. 21.
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, seconded by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", that a resolution be passed that on September 13,
1962 the City of Farmers Branch and the County of Dallas entered into
an agreement whereby the County would improve and resurface Valley
View Lane between Webb Chapel Road and the City's east city limits;
the City and County agreed to share equally in the cost of the project;
the project has been completed and a statement has been rendered by
the County for $23,053.07; that the City Manager is hereby authorized
to make payment to the County of Dallas and that payment be made from
funds previously appropriated to Street Project No. 21.
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ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilman Oradat moved, reappoint Richard L. Myers and
Bill Thomas to serve until May, 1966, seconded by Council-
man Rhodes, all voting "ayes".
Park and Recreation Commission
Councilman Oradat moved, reappoint Robert L. Reagan, appoint
Nancy Acciarito and Larry Wallace to serve until May, 1966,
seconded by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes".
Library Board
Councilman Tippitt moved, reappoint Peter Geilich, appoint
Vera McDaniel and Marcella Shaw to serve until May, 1965,
seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
RESOLUTION - APPRECIATION TO COMMISSIONERS' COURT
Councilman Regan moved a resolution be written and mailed to Mr. Frank
Crowley, County Commissioner, expressing the City's appreciation to
the County Commissioners' Court for their cooperation with the City in
the City's Library, roads and bridges; seconded and unanimously approved.
DAMAGE SUIT OF MRS. M. T. BOYD
City Manager Orman explained that this is the case where Mrs. Boyd
injured herself when she stepped into an unlocked water meter box.
Mrs. Boyd's Attorney, Mr. Jack Gay, and the City's Attorney, have
agreed on a settlement of $750.00. After discussion Councilman Regan
moved to deny the claim, seconded by Councilman Tippitt, all voting
"ayes".
PROPOSED APARTMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS
The Council members decided to present the prepared proposal to the
Plan Commission for recommendations. Councilman Tippitt suggested that
they consider a minimum 15 to 30 foot side yard and a maximum number
of units per floor per building - 7 units per floor or 14 units, back
to back.
PROTEST ON STREET NAME CHANGE
Mr. Clem Richardson, 14311 Josey Lane, appeared to protest the change
from Josey Lane to Dennis Lane. He had previously written a letter
of protest to the Council suggesting that all people concerned be
notified before such a change is made (letter filed for record in
City Council file).
Councilman Tippitt moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting
"ayes'", that in the future all people concerned be notified before a
change is made.
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RESOLUTION - ZONE CHANGE REQUESTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, seconded by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that only when the City
Council denied a zone change request an interval of 12 months between
submission of zone change requests will be required.
PUBLIC HEARING ON BROOKHAVEN SHOPPING CENTER SPECIAL PERMIT
Councilman Regan moved direct the Plan Commission to initiate a public
hearing to determine whether or not the Special Permit Ordinance (Ordi-
nance No. 269) on the Brookhaven Shopping Center should remain in effect.
Councilman Tippitt moved that the Council review any special permit
ordinance (other than L-M) that has not developed within twelve months
of the date of passage, seconded by Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes".
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Orman reported;
Bus Service for City A letter from Continental Bus
Company giving reasons why they cannot furnish improved
service in Farmers Branch.
Fyke Road County is making estimate of cost to improve
this road, should get this estimate soon.
Valwood Parkway Extension Dr. Thompson has not signed
legal instruments nor put up the $24,000.
Garbage Collection Investigating possibility of garbage
collection by contract.
ABSENCE OF COUNCILMAN TIPPITT
Councilman Tippitt announced that he will be absent from the City from
May 18 through July 27.
ADJOURNMENT.
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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