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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987/10/13-Minutes-City CouncilCOUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1987 COUNCIL CHAMBER ABSENT: None. I. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED/WITHDRAWN Resolution adopting Fort Worth Voter Registration Program continued one week. II. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. III. BOARD/COMMISSION CHANGES Reappointed Mr. S.R. Roberson to the Aviation Advisory Board, Mr. Billye Robinson to the Citizens' Cable Advisory Board, Mr. Timothy S. Stewart, Sr., to the City Plan Commission, Ms. Gwendolyn Loving to the City Zoning Commission, Mrs. Adelene James to the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women, Ms. Lenora Rolla to the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board, Ms. Betty J. Willey to the Library Advisory Board, and Mr. Henry C. Johnson to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Appointed Mrs. Audrey Thomas to the Community Development Council. Reappointed Mr. J.C. Brown to the Aviation Advisory Board, Mrs. Rae Schollmaier to the Charitable Solicitations Review Board, Mr. James N. Austin, Jr., to the Citizens' Cable Advisory Board, Mr. John R. Thompson, Jr., to the City Plan Commission, Mr. A. Ray Clarke to the Community Development Council, Ms. Elaine F. Klos to the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women, Mr. Paul Koeppe to the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board, and Ms. Mary R. Rogers to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. IV. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None. V. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS A. Karen Walters appeared regarding M&C G-7291 -Revision of Chapter 22 and the Establishment of A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program. She expressed concern that the proposed program would result in duplication of effort between the state and the city. She also charged that city employees do not know how to fill out the permits correctly. Housing and Human Services Director Sandra Gonzales responded that the state does not inspect commercial vehicles within the city limits; therefore, the city's proposed program is not a duplication of effort. B. Mr. Willia• Preseley appeared to request that his janitorial service be reconsidered for the Meacham Airport contract. He stated that to his knowledge, his company had performed satisfactorily in past service at the airport. Loretta Scott. Assistant Aviation Director. informed Council of problems that had been encountered with Mr. Presley's janitorial service. VI. ZONING Regarding Zoning Docket No. Z-87-083. Mr. Taylor Gandy appeared to request approval of a zoning change from "E" Commercial to "PD-SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use • The property. West Side Stories. is currently operated with comedy club. disco, auditorium. live music, restaurant.and dinner theatre facilities. The zoning change is desired to alleviate problems resulting from the split zoning which currently exists at the facility. To mitigate the fears of nearby residents concerning the potential for increased noise and traffic. the owners have agreed to construct a six foot stockade fence and to eliminate the entrance on Kermit Avenue. Pascal Ewell. Milo Dagel. and Marilyn Chandler appeared to express concerns that approval of the zoning change would result in more problems than just noise and traffic. Furthermore. they stated that the fence alone would not significantly reduce the noise disturbance. Councilman Garrison asked Mr. Gandy if the owners had considered an eight-foot concrete wall. Mr. Gandy explained that the construction of a concrete wall would be cost prohibitive. Councilman Garrison stated to the concerned residents that by denying the zoning request. the use would still legally continue. He suggested that the construction of the fence is at least an attempt to reduce the noise and disturbance. Councilman Murrin asked Mr. Gandy if the parking at the facility is adequate. Hr. Gandy reported that the parking exceeds city requirements by several hundred spaces. Hr. Murrin stated his belief that the neighborhood would benefit more with the approval of the zoning request than without it. Councilman Garrison asked Mr. Gandy if he would include in the zoning application a covenant requiring maintenance of the fence. Hr. Gandy replied that he would include a maintenance covenant. Councilman Lancaster suggested a delay to allow the situation to be reviewed by the Development Department. Councilman Gilley stated his belief that nothing could be accomplished by delay. He asked if the zoning could be approved requiring a specified minimum number of parking spaces. Mr. Craig Burkett. one of the owners. responded that the parking requirements would not be necessary as the occupancy is dictated by the availability of parking. The zoning request was approved as amended to include a maintenance covenant.