HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/03/21-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 2006
Present
Mike Moncrief, Mayor
Chuck Silcox, Mayor Pro tem, District 3
Salvador Espino, District 2
Becky Haskin, District 4
Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Jungus Jordan, District 6
Carter Burdette, District 7
Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Wendy Davis, District 9
City Staff
Charles Boswell, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Members Wheatfall and Hicks temporarily absent.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Mr. Robert Combs, Purchasing Manager.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Mayor Pro tem Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2006, and joint meeting with
Minutes Keller Independent School District Board of Education on February 23, 2006,
were approved seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members
Wheatfall and Hicks absent.
(Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair at the dais.)
Agenda Item V Council Member Espino presented a Proclamation for Migration Week to Mr.
Special Benjamin Sebacuzi, client of Catholic Charities.
Presentations
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for TCU Football Day to Mr.
Gary Patterson, TCU Head Football Coach, and two members of the team.
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Agenda Item VI Council Member Davis recognized her oldest daughter Amber, in the audience
Announcements and stated that she was also a student at TCU.
Council Member Espino announced that a Town Hall meeting for the
communities of Northside, Diamond Hill, and Far Greater Northside would be
conducted on March 23, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at the Northside Community Center,
1851 Harrington. He added that this was an opportunity for residents to have
dialog with their Council Member, as well as an opportunity to ask
representatives from City staff about roads, streets, Code Compliance, public
safety, and garbage. He added that on March 25, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in the area
north of Loop 820, Far North Fort Worth, would be the first meeting of the Far
North Fort Worth Alliance of Neighborhoods, at Beef O'Brady's at 10760 N.
Beach Street.
Council Member Haskin congratulated Ben Eppstein for achieving Eagle Scout
on March 19, 2006. She added that Ben was the son of Bryan and Kim
Eppstein and that Ben's father, grandfather and uncle were all Eagle Scouts.
Agenda Item VII There were no items withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
Continued/
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council
Consent Agenda Member Haskin, the Council voted eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Hicks absent, to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as
recommended and as follows:
OCS-1544 M&C OCS-1544 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
G-15110 M&C G-15110 — Adopting Resolution No. 3320-03-2006 fixing in advance, as
Res. No. 3320-03- far as practicable, the maximum amount to be paid to Gary Ingram of Jackson
2006 Walker to represent the City of Fort Worth in the lawsuit entitled David Miller,
Increase Payment et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:04-CV-0622-A, in an amount
to Gary Ingram not to exceed $120,000.00.
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G-15111 M&C G-15111 — Approving the request of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to
Temporary Street temporary close the following streets for the Main Street Fort Worth Arts
Closure for 2006 Festival for the year 2006:
Main Street Fort
Worth Arts Monday, April 17, 12:01 a.m. through the following Monday, April 24, 6:00
Festival a.m.
• Main Street from 2nd Street to 9th Street;
• 1st Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street(Access to Hotel will
be maintained); and
• 2nd Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Access to Hotel
will be maintained).
Tuesday, April 18, 12:01 a.m. through Monday, April 24, 6:00 a.m.
• Main Street from Weatherford Street to 2nd Street; and
• 8th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street(Access to Hotel will
be maintained. Festival will accommodate Del Frisco's valet parking
service).
Wednesday, April 19, 12:01 a.m. through Monday, April 24, 6:00 a.m.
• 3rd Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Access to Haltom's
Jewelry loading zone will be provided by barricade pass);
• 9th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street;
• Weatherford Street (southside) from Main Street to Commerce Street
(Close parking lane and bagging of parking meters);
• Houston Street (eastside) from 2nd to 4th Streets and from 6th and 7th
Streets (Close parking lane and bagging of parking meters); and
• Commerce Street (westside) from Weatherford Street to 6th Street
(Close parking lane and bagging of parking meters).
Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 a.m.
• 4th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) north lanes
will be open during morning peak hour traffic 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.);
• 5th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes will be open all day); and
• 6th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes will be open all day).
Thursday, April 20, 12:01 a.m. through Friday, April 21, 12:01 a.m.
• 4th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) north lanes
will be open during morning peak hour 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.);
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• 5th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes will be open evening peak hour 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.);
• 6th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes open all day); and
• 7th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes open all day).
Friday, April 25, 12:01 a.m. through Monday, April 28, 6:00 a.m.
• 4th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes will be open during morning peak hour 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.);
• 5th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes will be open evening peak hour 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.);
• 6th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes open, closed at 6:00 p.m.); and
• 7th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Two (2) center
lanes open, closed at 6:00 p.m.).
G-15112 M&C G-15112 — Approving the request of the Colonial Country Club to
Temporary Street temporarily close the following streets during the Bank of America Colonial
Closure for 2006 Golf Tournament during the period of May 15 through 21, 2006:
Bank of America
Colonial Golf • 3700 block of Country Club Circle;
Tournament • 3700, 3800 and 3900 blocks of Mockingbird Lane including
Mockingbird Court;
• 3600 and 3700 block of Cantey Street from Highview Terrace West to
the TCU parking lot; and
• 2000 block of Rogers Avenue from Riverfront Drive to Colonial
Parkway
G-15113 M&C G-15113 — Adopting Resolution No. 3321-03-2006 authorizing the
Res. No. 3321-03- closure of a 75-foot by 380-foot long portion of the 1100 block of North
2006 Commerce Street, between Northeast 10th Street and Northeast 11th Street,
Close Portion of within the North Fort Worth Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Actual physical
North Commerce closure is recommended adjacent to both sides of the Fort Worth & Western
Street to Remove Railroad Company crossing.
Railroad Crossing
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G-15114 M&C G-15114 — Adopting Resolution No. 3322-03-2006 authorizing the
Res. No. 3322-03- closure of a 45-foot wide by 150-foot long portion of the 3300 block of
2006 Mississippi Avenue, being approximately 360' south of Devitt Street, adjacent
Close Portion of to the John Randol Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Actual physical closure is
3300 Block of recommended adjacent to both sides of the Fort Worth & Western Railroad
Mississippi at Fort Company crossing.
Worth & Western
Railroad Crossing
G-15115 M&C G-15115 — Adopting Resolution No. 3323-03-2006 authorizing the
Res. No. 3323-03- closure of a 110-foot wide by 160-foot long portion of Old Greenbelt Road
2006 from a point at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of Old Greenbelt
Close Portion of Road and the south right-of-way line of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE),
Old Greenbelt Fort Worth, Texas. Actual physical closure is recommended adjacent to both
Road to Remove sides of the Trinity Railway Express crossing.
THE Railroad
Crossing
G-15116 M&C G-15116 — Authorizing the transfer of$45,007.27 from the Grants Fund
Ord. No. 16847- to the Special Trust Fund; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16847-
03-2006 03-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Transfer Year Fund in the amount of $45,007.27 available from Year 2005 After-School
2005 After School Snack Program and Summer Food Service Program Excess Funds for the
Snack Program purpose of offsetting startup program costs initially charged to the Special Trust
and Summer Food Fund.
Service Program
Excess Funds
G-15117 M&C G-15117 —Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $30,000.00 from the
Ord. No.16848-03- Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund for the purpose of funding for
2006 a period of one year the salary and benefits of a Senior Maintenance Worker
Maintenance of position in the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden at the Fort Worth
Water Botanic Garden; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16848-03-2006
Conservation increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
Demonstration the amount of$30,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding one
Garden at Fort Senior Maintenance Worker in the Water Conservation Garden at Fort Worth's
Worth Botanic Botanic Garden.
Gardens
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P-10337 M&C P-10337 — Authorizing the purchase of the fabrication and installation of
Fabrication and a chlorine storage tank and associated piping from Archer Western Contractors,
Installation of LTD, for the Water Department based on best value for a cost not to exceed
Chlorine Storage $347,000.00 with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
Tanks and
Associated Piping
P-10338 M&C P-10338 — Authorizing the rejection of all bids for fax toner cartridges
Reject All Bids and fax maintenance and authorize the issuance of new bids for the City of Fort
and Issue New Worth.
Invitation to Bid
for Fax Toner
Cartridges and
Fax Maintenance
P-10339 M&C P-10339 —Authorizing the purchase of fire hoses from Nafeco and Casco
Fire Hoses Industries for the Fire Department based on best value at a total cost not to
exceed $44,282.75 with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice and
freight included in the unit prices.
P-10340 M&C P-10340 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyvinyl Chloride water and sewer pipe with Texas Water Products, Inc., for the Water
Water and Sewer Department based on best value, with payment due 30 days after receipt of
Pipe invoice; and authorizing this agreement to begin March 21, 2006, and expire
March 20, 2007, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.
P-10341 M&C P-10341 — Authorizing the purchase of new medium duty trucks from
Medium Duty Westway Ford and Sam Pack's 5-Star Ford for the City of Fort Worth as listed
Trucks below for a cost not to exceed $698,190.00 with payment due 30 days after the
date of the invoice.
Qtv. &Description Department Unit Price Extended Total
WestwU Ford
3 ea. 11.0 waste dump Parks/Community $31,562.00 $ 94,686.00
trucks Service
1 ea. 11.0 service truck with Parks/Community $ 27,670.00
ladder rack Service
1 ea. 11.0 service truck with Transportation/Public $ 29,520.00
ladder rack and lift gate Works
2 ea. 11.0 service truck with Transportation/Public $27,670.00 $ 55,340.00
ladder rack Works
1 ea. 11.0 service truck with Water $ 31,407.00
4 wheel drive
1 ea. 16.0 crew cab dump Parks/Community $ 38,517.00
truck Service
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1 ea. 16.0 crew cab service Parks/Community $ 39,067.00
truck with ladder rack Service
1 ea. 16.0 crew cab service Water $ 45,847.00
truck with crane
2 ea. 9.0 service truck Water $25,239.00 $ 50,478.00
Sam Packs' 5-Star Ford
2 ea. 16.0 service truck with Transportation/Public $38,324.00 $ 76,648.00
inverter and post puller Works
1 ea. 16.0 service truck with Water $ 35,261.00
inverter and bed cover
1 ea. 16.0 service truck with Water $ 40,472.00
11'body
1 ea. 16.0 flatbed crew cab Parks/Community $ 34,613.00
service truck Service
2 ea. 9.2 service truck with Engineering $32,182.00 $ 64,364.00
4 wheel drive
1 ea. 17.9 service truck Fire $ 34,300.00
Total $698,190.00
L-14171 M&C L-14171 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an option agreement
Sale of City Fee- to sell City fee-owned surplus property located at the northwest corner of
Owned Surplus Hemphill Street and Rosedale Street (700 West Rosedale Street) to
Property Pennsylvania Avenue, L.P., in accordance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an appropriate
deed conveying the property to Pennsylvania Avenue, L.P., and record the
deed, if the terms of the option are satisfied.
L-14172 M&C L-14172 —Declaring the necessity of taking an interest in one permanent
Condemnation of water line easement described as Lots 10 and 11, Block 4, Wolf Creek Addition
Permanent Water to the City of Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas, across property owned by
Line Easement Arbor Plantation Realty Partners, Ltd., located south of Confederate Park Road
and north of Copperwood Drive (DOE 5126), required to construct a public
water line to serve the proposed Turtle Creek Development; and authorizing the
City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in
the land.
L-14173 M&C L-14173 —Declaring the necessity of taking an interest in one permanent
Condemnation of water line easement described as Lot 8, Block 5, Wolf Creek Addition to the
Permanent Water City of Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas, across property owned by Arbor
Line Easement Plantation Realty Partners, Ltd., located south of Confederate Park Road and
north of Copperwood Drive (DOE 5126), required to construct a public water
line to serve the proposed Turtle Creek Development; and authorizing the City
Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the
land.
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L-14174 M&C L-14174 — Approving the acceptance of one permanent water line
Permanent Water easement and one temporary construction easement described as a portion of
Line Easement W.M. Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1310, James M. Millsaps Survey and
and Temporary Abstract No. 1060, BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No. 221, across property
Construction located in Northwest Tarrant County owned by Marianne Brants and HARLU
Easement Limited Partnership, needed for the construction of a 72" diameter raw-water
main to transport water from Eagle Mountain Lake to the Eagle Mountain
Water Treatment Plant, located north of Robertson Road and west of Boat Club
Road, and approving the agreement relating to these easements with Marianne
Brants and HARLU Limited Partnership.
L-14175 M&C L-14175 —Declaring the necessity of taking an interest in one permanent
Condemnation of water line easement described as Lot 12, Block 4, Wolf Creek Addition to the
Permanent Water City of Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas, across property owned by Sage Creek
Line Easement Homes, Inc., located south of Confederate Park Road and north of Copperwood
Drive (DOE 5126), required to construct a public water line to serve the
proposed Turtle Creek Development; and authorizing the City Attorney to
institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land.
PZ-2668 M&C PZ-2668 — Adopting Ordinance No. 16849-03-2006 vacating and
Ord. No. 16849- extinguishing a 12 feet by 150 feet portion of an alley adjacent to Lots 1
03-2006 through 3 and 32 through 34, Block 12, University Place Addition, City of Fort
Alley Vacation Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said land;
(VA-05-009) providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities; repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith.
C-21342 M&C C-21342 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
BSG Pipeline, Ltd. Way Use Agreement with B SG Pipeline, Ltd., that grants B SG a license to use
certain public rights-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating natural gas pipelines.
C-21343 M&C C-21343 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Chief Oil and Gas Way Use Agreement with Chief Oil and Gas, LLC (Chief Oil and Gas), that
LLC grants Chief Oil and Gas a license to use certain streets and public rights-of-
way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and
operating a natural gas gathering system.
C-21344 M&C C-21344 — Authorizing an amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
Amend CSC No. 29335 approved November 4, 2003, (M&C C-19837), authorizing use of the
29335— "The right-of-way for existing and proposed encroachments for "building signs" on
Tower" the Fifth Street side of"The Tower" at 500 Throckmorton.
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C-21345 M&C C-21345 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal
North Central agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
Texas Council of for Phase 3.2 of the Thoroughfare Assessment Program; and authorizing
Governments payment to the NCTCOG in the amount of $39,979.00 for Phase 3.2 of the
Thoroughfare Assessment Program.
C-21346 M&C C-21346 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting service
Marshall agreement with Marshall Murdaugh Marketing to provide a Strategic Tourism
Murdaugh and Convention Planning Analysis and recommendation for Fort Worth.
Marketing
C-21347 M&C C-21347 —Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 16850-
03-2006 1. Authorize the transfer of $885,837.00 from the Water and Sanitary
Conatser Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Construction, TX, $226,334.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
LP $659,203.00;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16850-03-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $226,334.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $659,203.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with Conatser Construction, TX, LP, for water and
sanitary sewer main replacements on Throckmorton Street and 14tH
Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, TX, LP, in the amount of $753,862.00 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacements on Throckmorton Street and 14th Street.
C-21348 M&C C-21348 —Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 16851-
03-2006 1. Authorize the transfer of $48,199.55 from the Water and Sewer
Brown and Gay Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
Engineers, inc. $30,663.50 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$17,536.05;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16851-03-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $30,663.50 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $17,536.06 from available funds for the purpose of funding
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an engineering agreement with Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Blackmore Avenue (Prevost Street to Hervie Street),
Kilpatrick Avenue (Eldridge Street to East Dead End) and Kilpatrick
Avenue (Hervie Street to Bourine Street); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with
Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $97,577.00 for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Blackmore Avenue (Prevost Street to Hervie Street),
Kilpatrick Avenue (Eldridge Street to East Dead End) and Kilpatrick
Avenue (Hervie Street to Bourine Street) (City Project No. 00292).
C-21349 M&C C-21349 — Authorizing the transfer of $20,102.00 from undesignated
Ord. No. 16852- funds in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the Environmental
03-2006 Management Project Fund; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16852-03-
Intercon 2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Construction Management Fund in the amount of $20,102.00 from available funds, for the
Company, Inc. purpose of funding a contract with Intercon Construction Company, Inc., for
asbestos abatement and demolition services for the Fire Station No. 8 project;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intercon
Construction Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $32,145.00, for
asbestos abatement and demolition services for the Fire Station No. 8 project.
C-21350 M&C C-21350 — Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to
Ord. No. 16853- the North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC) for a Community Grant
03-2006 Program; authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the NTCAC grant
North Texas Clean contract, if awarded; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16853-03-
Air Coalition 2006 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of$16,608.00, subject to receipt of the Community Grant from the
North Texas Clean Air Commission, for the purpose of funding the "Drive
Less, Breathe Better" banners during the 2006 air pollution season.
C-21351 M&C C-21351 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4
Amendment No. 4 to the engineering services agreement with Southwest Research Institute to
to Engineering provide a strategy and call center communications infrastructure procurement
Services and implementation plan for the Water Department in the amount of
Agreement— $434,487.00.
Southwest
Research Institute
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C-21352 M&C C-21352 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16854-03-2006
Ord. No. 16854- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
03-2006 amount of $116,193.00, subject to receipt of the funds from an interlocal
Fort Worth agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District, for the purposes of
Independent funding the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Rosemont
School District and Daggett Elementary Schools.
C-21353 M&C C-21353 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Parks for Play, Parks and Play, Inc., in the amount of$232,488.25 for Playground Renovations
Inc. at Thomas Place, Como Community Center and George Markos Parks.
C-21354 M&C C-21354 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Texas Health Texas Health Group, Incorporated, d/b/a Greenbelt Canoe Rentals to use
Group, approximately .2 acres in Trinity Park to operate a boat rental concession.
Incorporated,
d/b/a Greenbelt
Canoe Rentals
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes presented by the City Council in memberships in the
Presentations by City's boards and commissions.
City Council
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XII There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1545 from
Presentations by the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt a
City Secretary resolution setting the regular zoning hearing for April 11, 2006.
OCS-1545
Res. No. 3324-03- Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
2006 that Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1545 be approved and
Setting Regular Resolution No. 3324-03-2006 be adopted. The motion carried eight (8) ayes to
Zoning Hearing zero (0) nays, with Council Member Hicks absent.
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Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution appointing the following members to the
Res. No. 3325-03- Board of Directors of Fort Worth Sports Authority, Inc., effective March 21,
2006 2006, and with terms expiring as follows:
Appoint Members
of Board of Name Representing Expiration of Term
Directors to Fort Sal Espino City of Fort Worth February 11, 2007
Worth Sports Jim Schell Law Office of Pope February 11, 2007
Authority, Inc. Hardwicke, Christie, Harrell,
Schell and Kelly
Carter Burdette City of Fort Worth February 13, 2008
Tom Higgins City of Fort Worth February 11, 2007
Donna Parker Carter& Burgess, Inc. February 13, 2008
Jesse Gaines West Texas Legal Services February 13, 2008
Larry Lauer Texas Christian University February 11, 2007
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin,
that Resolution No. 3325-03-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Hicks
absent.
AGENDA ITEM XIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
(Council Member Hicks assumed her chair at the dais.)
G-15118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15118 from
Payment to HUD the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
for Subrecipient Manager to approve the repayment of $51,395.00 to the Community
Monitoring Development Block Grant line of credit to bring closure to the U.S. Department
Review of the of Housing and Urban Development for Subrecipient Monitoring Review
Business concerning the Business Assistance Center.
Assistance Center
Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15118 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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G-15119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15119 from
Agreement to the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the
Fund Loan Loss designation and reallocation of $650,000.00 from the City's Community
Reserve Account Development Block Grant to fund a loan loss reserve account and to provide
and Provide subsidies to homeowners seeking home rehabilitation loans through Fort Worth
Subsidies to Central Community Development Corporation's home rehabilitation loan fund;
Homeowners authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fort Worth Central
Seeking Home Community Development Corporation to expend the allocated funds consistent
Rehabilitation with the intended use of the fund; and authorize the City Manager to amend the
Loans contract as needed, provided the amendment is consistent with applicable laws
and regulations and with the goals of providing support to Fort Worth Central
Community Development Corporation and its home rehabilitation loan fund.
Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15119 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15120 from
Payment for the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the payment of
Mercado Section $144,008.52 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
108 Loan Program Community Development Block Grant line of credit to bring closure to a
Review portion of the Mercado Section 108 Loan Program Review.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15120 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15121 from
Payment for the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an additional
Completion of FY $75,000.00 to be paid to Deloitte & Touche to complete the independent audit
2004 Audit of the financial records of the City of Fort Worth for FY 2004.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15121 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15122 from
Ord. No. 16855- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
03-2006 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund by
FY 2004 Year End $6,376,174.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated general fund
Budget balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2004 year
Adjustments end budget adjustments.
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Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15122 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16855-03-2006 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays
G-15123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15123 from
Initiate Zoning the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Changes for Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for the Fostepco Heights portion of
Fostepco Heights the Diamond Hill neighborhood.
Portion of
Diamond Hill Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Neighborhood that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15123 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15124 from
Ord. No. 16856- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
03-2006 Manager to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $35,000.00 from an
Ord. No. 16857- anonymous donor; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
03-2006 receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the amount of
Accept $35,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a transfer to the
Anonymous General Fund for the purchase of various equipment for the Fire Department;
Donation and authorize the transfer of$35,000.00 from the Special Trust Fund to the General
Purchase Tool and Fund; adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
Equipment for receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $35,000.00
Various Fire from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of various
Stations equipment for the Fire Department; and authorize the purchase of various
equipment as specified in the grant disbursement guidelines.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15124 be approved with
appreciation, Appropriation Ordinance No. 16856-03-2006 and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16857-03-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15125 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15125 from
Ord. No. 16858- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
03-2006 Manager to accept a $1,000.00 cash donation from Alcon Laboratories
Accept Cash Foundation for the "Clean Air Fair"; and adopt a supplemental appropriation
Donation for ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
"Clean Air Fair" Environmental Management Fund in the amount of$1,000.00 as donations are
received from Alcon Laboratories Foundation, for the purpose of funding the
"Clean Air Fair".
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15125 be approved with
appreciation and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16858-03-2006 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15126 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15126 from
Ord. No. 16859- the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve acceptance of
03-2006 gift from Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center; and adopt and appropriation
Accept Gift from ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Friends of the Fort Fund in the amount of $105,580.38 from available funds for the purpose of
Worth Nature funding education and recreational programs at the Fort Worth Nature Center
Center and Fund and Refuge.
Education and
Recreational Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Programs at Fort that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15126 be approved with
Worth Nature appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16859-03-2006 be adopted. The
Center and Refuge motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15127 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15127 from
Reimburse Park the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Development Manager to reimburse park development costs to KB Homes, Inc., in an amount
Costs for Park not to exceed $30,000.00 from the Parks and Community Services Fund, upon
Facility acceptance of park improvements costing $60,000.00 or greater, constructed at
Improvements at Kingswood Park.
Kingswood Park
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15127 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15128 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15128 from
Reappoint Bettie the City Manager recommending that the City Council confirm the
Herring to reappointment of the following individual to the Disciplinary Appeals Board,
Disciplinary for a three year term:
Appeals Board
Name Address District
Bettie Herring 3733 Walton Avenue, 76133 6
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15128 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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G-15129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15129 from
Accept Donation the City Manager recommending that the City Council accept the donation of
for Phases Two improvements worth approximately $875,000.00 from the Fort Worth Botanical
and Three of Society for phases two and three of the Texas Native Forest Boardwalk.
Texas Native
Forest Boardwalk Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15129 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
P-10342 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10342 from the
Casting of Lots for City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Agricultural
Fertilizers 1. Authorize purchase agreements for agricultural fertilizers with Helena
Chemical Company, Justin Seed, Lesco, Incorporated, and Mann Farm
& Ranch, Incorporated, for the Parks and Community Services
Department based on the low bid by line item as follows, with payments
due 30 days from date of invoice;
Vendors Line Items
a. Helena Chemical Company 9
b. Justin Seed 1, 4 and 7
c. Lesco, Incorporated 2 and 3
d. Mann Farm & Ranch, 5 and 6
Incorporated
2. Authorize these agreements to begin March 21, 2006, and expire March
20, 2007;
3. Authorize casting of lots to determine the award of line item 8 between
vendors Helena Chemical Company and Justin Seed; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing
other public entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with
the Texas Local Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing
Program".
At the casting of lots, Acting Assistant City Manager Richard Zavala
represented Helena Chemical Company and Purchasing Manager Robert
Combs represented Justin Seed, which resulted in Helena Chemical Company
being awarded the bid.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10342 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
L-14176 authorize the conversion of Marion Sansom Park for the subsurface drilling and
Convert Marion extraction of natural gas from an off site location. Mayor Moncrief opened the
Sansom Park for public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Subsurface
Drilling and Mr. Harold Pitchford, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community
Extraction of Services Department, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
Natural Gas before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14176, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14176 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter
26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or
prudent alternative exists to drilling and extracting gas from underneath this
park site; find that the proposed conversion includes all reasonable planning to
minimize harm to the parkland; and close the public hearing and authorize the
City Manager to convert the dedicated parkland for subsurface drilling and the
extraction of natural gas from land situated in Marion Sansom Park, being a
256.839 acre tract situated in the A. Van Nordstrand Survey, Abstract No. 1584
and the J. Foote Survey, Abstract No. 534, Tarrant County, Texas.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14176 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dias.)
C-21355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21355 from the
Ord. No. 16860- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
03-2006
Ord. No. 16861- 1. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the
03-2006 Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$80,000.00 and decreasing
PhenomenArts, the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount for the
Inc. purpose of funding a transfer to the Specially Funded Capital Projects
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Fund for a Design Agreement with PhenomenArts, Inc., for
collaborative design of integral public art/design enhancements for the
City Parking Garage;
2. Authorize the transfer of $80,000.00 from the Culture and Tourism
Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$80,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
a Design Agreement with PhenomenArts, Inc., for collaborative
design of integral public art/design enhancements for the City Parking
Garage; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Design Agreement with
PhenomenArts, Inc., for design of integral public art/design
enhancements in collaboration with Jacobs Facilities, Inc., for the City
Parking Garage, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21355 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 16860-03-2006 and 16861-03-2006 be adopted.
The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Espino
absent and Mayor Pro tem Silcox casting the descending vote.
C-21356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21356 from the
Carver Heights City Manager recommending that the City Council approve a five-year
East Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a property located at 2224 Grattan
Redevelopment Drive owned by the Carver Heights East Redevelopment Corporation in the
Corporation Lake Arlington Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); find that the
statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with the
Carver Heights East Redevelopment Corporation are true and correct; and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with the
Carver Heights East Redevelopment Corporation for 2224 Grattan Drive
located in the Lake Arlington Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
(Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.)
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21356 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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C-21357 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21357 from the
United Riverside City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Rebuilding
Corporation 1. Authorize allocation of $287,000.00 in HOME grant funding for the
United Riverside Rebuilding Corporation (URRC), a certified
Community Housing Development Organization, for new construction
of six infill single family homes and down payment assistance to
eligible buyers of the homes;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with
URRC for the above project, with a two-year performance period
beginning on the date of the execution of the contract;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the
contract for up to one year if URRC requests an extension and such
extension is necessary for completion of the project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the contract, if
necessary to achieve project goals, provided that the amendment is
within the scope of the project and in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations governing use of federal grant funds.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21357 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21358 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21358 from the
Waterview City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Estates, L.P. to execute an Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with Waterview
Estates, L.P., for the installation of storm drainage facilities for the
development of Waterfront at Enchanted Bay Development, an addition to the
City of Fort Worth, with City participation not to exceed $439,571.61
(inclusive of construction costs and fees for material testing and inspection).
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21358 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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C-21359 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21359 from the
Ord. No. 16862- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
03-2006 $1,157,248.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Conatser Project Fund in the amount of$611,979.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
Construction, TX, the amount of $545,269.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
L.P. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $611,979.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$545,269.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Conatser Construction, TX, L.P., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2001, STM-J (City Project No. 00329); and authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, TX, L.P., in the
amount of$1,016,845.50 for water and sanitary sewer replacement on portions
of Regal, Queen Street, Gary Lane, and Van Natta Avenue, Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract 2001, STM-J.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21359 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16862-03-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Mayor Pro tem Silcox stepped away from the dais.)
C-21360 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21360 from the
Four Sevens Oil City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of a
Company lease agreement for natural gas drilling under 76.697 acres more or less of City-
owned properties known as Southwest Community Park located in Tarrant
County, Texas, with Four Sevens Oil Company for a two-year term.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21360 be approved
with appreciation to Randle Harwood and Harold Pitchford, Acting Director
and Assistant Director of the Parks and Community Services Department, Doug
Rademaker, Director of the Engineering Department, and to City staff. The
motion carried eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Silcox
absent.
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C-21361 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21361 from the
One SR, L.P., a City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Texas Limited to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with One SR, L.P., a Texas
Partnership by Limited Partnership by Centimeter Terrace, L.C.C., its General Partner, for the
Centimeter installation of water and sewer services to serve Sendera Ranch, Phase 3,
Terrace, L.C.C., Section 213, a future single-family home development, located in far northwest
its General Fort Worth.
Partner
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21361 be approved. The
motion carried eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Silcox
absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing
Concerning concerning the amendment to the 287 Service Plan. Mayor Moncrief opened
Amendment to 287 the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Service Plan
Ms. Allison Gray, Senior Planner, Development Department, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report.
There was no formal action taken by the Council on this item.
(Mayor Pro tem Silcox returned to his chair at the dais.)
AGENDA ITEM XVIA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3314-02-2006 was adopted
Hearing on February 28, 2006, setting today as the date for the hearing in connection
with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896
and that notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on March 2, 2006.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Moncrief stated that it was the intent of the chair to hear Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-196 at this time and requested City Secretary Hendrix to read the
recommendation of the City Zoning Commission into the record.
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ZC-05-196 It was recommended by the City Zoning Commission that the application of the
Approved City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the (A) 2500
block of University Drive, et al., Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-196, be
approved/denied as follows:
Approved:
2500 block of South University Drive, et al., from "B" Two-Family Residential
to"A-5" One-Family Residential.
Denied:
2501, 2523, 2525, 2527, 2531, 2539, 2541, 2543, 2557, 2561, 2563, 2565,
2601, 2605, 2609, 2615, 2621, 2625, 2701, 2705, 2711, 2715, 2720 South
University Drive from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family
Residential.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the zoning
change and asked that they retain their property rights. They also expressed
concern with their ability to retain their accessory buildings on the property.
Jill Wachter, Ms. Jill J. Wachter 2711 Cockrell Avenue
Pam Durham, Ms. Pam Durham 2533 Greene Avenue
Rebecca Lucas, Ms. Rebecca Lucas 4836 Overton Woods Drive
Candyce Drum, Ms. Candyce Drum 7602 West Rim Drive, Austin, TX
David Grimm, Mr. David Grimm 2701 University Drive
Teresa Turner, Ms. Teresa B. Turner 2625 S. University
Greg Hughes Mr. Greg Hughes 2544 Stadium Drive
Karin Cagle Ms. Karin Cagle, 2618 5th Avenue, was acknowledged in opposition of the
zoning change and stated she did not wish to address the Council.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change:
Ali Rattan, Ms. Ali Rattan 2716 Cockrell Avenue
Linda Gentzkow, Ms. Linda Gentzkow 2606 Greene Avenue
Amanda Stallings, Ms. Amanda Stallings 2601 Waits Avenue
Melissa Wade, Ms. Melissa Wade 2700 Waits Avenue
Diann Stadler, Ms. Diann Stadler 2610 Greene Avenue
Katherine Blair, Ms. Katherine Blair 2700 Cockrell Avenue
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Susan Smith, Ms. Susan N. Smith 2601 Greene Avenue
Andrew Ruiz, Mr. Andrew Ruiz 2528 Greene Avenue
Meredith Haller, Ms. Meredith Barr Haller 2614 Cockrell Avenue
Karen Kroh, Ms. Karen M. Kroh 2618 Cockrell Avenue
Jerre Tracy, Ms. Jerre Tracy 1110 Penn Street
Leigh Cariker, Mr. Leigh Cariker 2621 Waits Avenue
David Thrapp, Mr. David Thrapp 2909 Alston Avenue
Lee Nicol, Mr. Lee Nicol 3882 South Hills Circle
Chris Stadler Mr. Chris Stadler 2610 Greene Avenue
The following individuals were recognized by Mayor Moncrief as being in
support of the zoning change and did not wish to address the Council:
Judy Scoggins, Ms. Judy Scoggins 2615 Greene Avenue
Bryan Livingston, Mr. Bryan Livingston 2536 Waits Avenue
Paul Hunter, Mr. Paul Hunter 2700 Waits Avenue
John Killian, Mr. John S. Killian 2524 Greene Avenue
Jackie Liles, Ms. Jackie Liles 716 Northwood Road
Jennifer Hassibi, Ms. Jennifer Sharpe Hassibi 2564 Cockrell Avenue
Shirley Schaffer, Ms. Shirley Schaffer 2600 Cockrell Avenue
Trilby Strong, Ms. Trilby Strong 2710 Waits Avenue
Mary Stegall, Ms. Mary Ann Stegall 2564 Waits Avenue
David Strong, Mr. David Strong 2710 Waits Avenue
Roger Dobbins, Mr. Roger Dobbins 2564 Greene Avenue
Mary Washuta, Ms. Mary Washuta 2609 Greene Avenue
Tom Malone, Mr. Tom Malone 2529 Waits Avenue
Sara Dowell, Ms. Sara Dowell 2705 Waits Avenue
Barbara Ms. Barbara Livingston 2536 Waits Avenue
Livingston Mr. Christopher Dowell 2705 Waits Avenue
Christopher Ms. Cherisse Ashcraft 2556 Waits Avenue
Dowell Ms. Cordelia Owings 2533 Cockrell Avenue
Cherisse Ashcraft, Mr. John Owings 2533 Cockrell Avenue
Cordelia Owings Mr. Sahun Hong 2533 Cockrell Avenue
John Owings,
Sahun Hong
(Council Member Hicks stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to everyone involved with this
zoning process and applauded everyone for their constructive dialog on both
sides of the issue. She provided a brief history on how this case came forward
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and the Planning Department's involvement in the process to determine what
the land use future for the City should be and its relationship with the
Comprehensive Plan. She stated that this neighborhood worked with the
Planning Department on what the recommendation was under the
Comprehensive Plan for land use and that recommendation was for "A" Single
Family because it reflected the character of the neighborhood as it existed
today. She further stated that the recommendation did not distinguish between
University Drive and the rest of the neighborhood; it asked that instead the
entirety be intact as it was recommended in the Comprehensive Plan, that being
"A-5" Single-Family. Council Member Davis pointed out that she had received
repeated phone calls as a result of the problems that were created, not by virtue
of the fact that properties had become rental properties, but that the properties
had become dense rental properties in areas that were never meant to contain
that kind of density. She referred to the City's ordinance relative to five
unrelated persons living in one dwelling on a single-family lot and ten unrelated
persons living in two dwelling units on a two-family lot. She added that many
of them had become home to ten unrelated people and had began to function as
apartment houses. She stated that this area was no different than another part of
the city that she represented, the neighborhoods off Forest Park Boulevard; all
of the homes were single-family houses that were subjected to the same amount
of traffic every day and the character of those neighborhoods had remained
intact. She explained that homeowners on University Drive would be able to
continue to use their property as it was currently being used today until there
was a two-year interruption of that use or a destruction of that property by 75
percent or more. She added, however, by zoning this area"A-5", the Council
was preventing and protecting this neighborhood so that in the future no more
of those houses would be used as "B" Two-Family residences and adding the
additional stress on the neighborhood that comes from that density. She
addressed the concerns raised by University Christian Church (UCC) by stating
that she did not know how in good conscience to carve UCC out from other
property on University Drive. She added that the only thing that would change
for them if "B" Two-Family were granted versus "A-5" One-Family
Residential was that UCC would be able to build duplexes on their lots.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the City Council uphold the City Zoning Commission's recommendation
for approval on the 2500 block of South University Drive, et al., from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential; and that the Zoning
Commission's recommendation for denial be overturned and the following
properties be zoned "A-5" One-Family from "B" Two-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-196:
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2501, 2523, 2525, 2527, 2531, 2539, 2541, 2543, 2557, 2561, 2563, 2565,
2601, 2605, 2609, 2615, 2621, 2625, 2701, 2705, 2711, 2715, 2720 South
University Drive.
The motion carried eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Hicks
absent.
Recessed/ Mayor Moncrief recessed the meeting at 8:49 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Reconvened with all Council Members being present.
Mayor Moncrief continued with the next zoning case as reflected on the
published agenda.
ZC-05-203 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
Denied Without continued the hearing of the application of Emerging Properties for a change in
Prejudice zoning of property located in the 6700 block of Fossil Bluff Drive from "G"
Intensive Commercial to "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-203. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Emerging Properties, Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Espino, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-203 be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
City Secretary Hendrix stated that City staff had recommended that ZC-05-282
and ZC-05-305 be considered at the same time.
ZC-05-282 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Hunter Farrell Associates, L.P., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3500 block of Valley Vista Drive
from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-282. Mayor Moncrief opened the
public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Haskin inquired if the Multi-Family Zoning Analysis was true
as the 41 acre site being recommended for rezoning to multi-family as it would
increase the potential of the area for 4,100 apartments. She added that the total
number within one mile was 4,000.
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Connie Cooper Ms. Connie Cooper, 2800 N. Henderson Avenue, Studio 100, Dallas, Texas,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. She stated the area
would be single-family attached dwellings and that the 40 acres was already
zoned multi-family and this 2.4 acres was being rezoned to be consistent with
existing zoning. She added the development would be townhomes with
approximately seven units per acre.
Council Member Haskin requested clarification from City staff as to whether
there was a more appropriate zoning category for this property. She also
requested clarification on ZC-05-305 and how it related to this case, as it was a
trade-off in zoning. She questioned the use of zoning for agriculture.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, responded by stating the
preliminary plat indicated the agriculture area would be open space and would
serve as a buffer and changing the zoning from "F" to "C" was to make the
property consistent with the other property. He added that because of the City's
cumulative zoning, anything could be built in the multi-family zoning that was
more restrictive and townhomes fell under that zoning.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Hunter Farrell Associates, L.P., Council Member Wheatfall made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-282 be approved. The motion
carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Haskin casting the
descending vote.
ZC-05-305 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Newport Contractors, L.L.C., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 10600 block of Tube Drive from
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to "AG" Agricultural, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-05-305. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Newport Contractors, Council Member Wheatfall made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed
and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-305 be approved. The motion carried eight
(8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Haskin casting the descending
vote.
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ZC-05-296 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
SP-06-007 continued the hearing of the application of Alfonso Fuentes for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 5260 Trail Lake Drive from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial; plus: furniture and auto upholstery shop; hours of
operation Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; existing structure
square footage not to be expanded; overnight vehicle storage to be within
enclosed structure; facade of south wall of future building facing Trail Lake
Drive to be covered with hardy plank; existing pole signs to be removed within
six months of the date of approval; and with site plan required, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-296 and Site Plan No. SP-06-007. Mayor Moncrief opened the
public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Alfonso Fuentes, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-296 and Site Plan No. ZC-06-007 be approved with
appreciation to Mr. Fuentes and Mr. Bonilla. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-05-301 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
SP-05-059 continued the hearing of the application of Charles Lawhon for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 4600 East Loop 820 South from "PD-523"
Planned Development to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
selected uses in "I" Light Industrial, as described below, and with site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-301 and Site Plan No. SP-05-059:
General Offices
Antique Shops
Appliance sales, service and repair
Bakery
Burglar Alarm sales and service
Caterer and Wedding services
Cold storage plant
Commercial printing service
Express offices
Furniture sales new and used
Furniture upholstery finishing and sales
General merchandise store
Greenhouse and plant nursery with outside storage of plant inventory
Gunsmith repair and sales
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Interior decorating
Leather good shop
Locksmith
Medical supply equipment sales and service
Newspaper distribution center
Retail sales general
Studio art and photography
Taxidermist shop
Veterinary clinic indoor kennel (no outdoor kennel)
Carpet and rug cleaning
Furniture and cabinet repair and construction
Outdoor storage of stone products and related uses
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Wheatfall asked the applicant what was being proposed on the
property.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He provided a
summary of the zoning change and stated that the 14.2 acre tract would be used
for a showroom and storehouse for the applicant's product.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Charles Lawhon, Council Member Wheatfall made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-301 and Site Plan No. SP-05-059 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-05-302 Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Hans & Dolores Lauer for a change in zoning of property
located at 3601 Williams Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial; plus: continued use of a bar, restricted to beer and wine sales; any
improvements or new construction will require a site plan; and with waiver of
site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-302, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-05-307 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Louie Ruiz for a change in zoning of
April 4, 2006 property located at 2401 and 2409 Vaughn Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood
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Commercial to "F-R" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
05-307. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Wheatfall asked the applicant if the property was presently
being used as an automotive shop. He expressed concern that the business was
next to residential property.
Dennis Ruiz Mr. Dennis Ruiz, 2313 Vaughn Boulevard, the applicant, appeared before
Council in support of the zoning change. He stated that he owned a large
amount of property in the area and that he was trying to improve the area.
Council Member Wheatfall stated that he wanted to delay this case to allow him
and Council Member Hicks the opportunity to meet with the applicant to
address the change of zoning and restrictions to the facade of the building and
signage.
Council Member Hicks stated that she appreciated the delay as this case
bordered on District 8 and she expressed concern that this location was in the
middle of the neighborhood and looked forward to meeting with the applicant.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Louie Ruiz, Council Member Wheatfall made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-307 be
continued until April 4, 2006. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
ZC-05-308 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of James H. Mulholland for a change in
zoning of property located at 1310 North Main Street from "J/DD" Medium
Industrial/Demolition Delay to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
05-308. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of James H. Mulholland, Council Member Espino made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-308 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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ZC-06-001 Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Joe Harvey for a change in zoning of property located at
4700 McCart from "E-R" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-
Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-001, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-003 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks,
Approved that the application of Llewellyn Realty, L.P., for a change in zoning of
property located at 5001 Bryant Irvin Road North from "B" Two-Family
Residential and "E-R" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for plumbing fixtures, appliances, cabinet
lighting and decorative door showroom, and with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-003, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
SP-06-001 Council Member Haskin asked for an explanation of the changes to the site
Continued Until plan.
April 4, 2006
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, representing the applicant,
stated that the site plan and zoning were approved in April 2004 by the previous
Council. He stated that the Texas Department of Transportation had
determined that his client was going to be responsible for the discharge under
IH30, a 30-foot drainage easement. He explained that since the previous site
plan represented a 5 percent deviation from the proposed site plan, he had to
return to the Council and ask that the site plan be revised. He stated that his
client was actually decreasing the density of mini warehouses by 12,200 square
feet. This 12,200 square feet created the five percent deviation.
Council Member Haskin requested clarification on the resulting vacant property
that would be used for outside RV storage. She expressed her concern for the
visibility of this storage area from the freeway.
Mr. Hopkins stated that staff and the City Zoning Commission had approved
the site plan which clearly indicated the vacant property would be for boat and
RV storage.
Council Member Wheatfall stated that he did not have any problem with the
storage, but questioned the configuration of the signage on the property.
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Mr. Hopkins stated that the signage had not changed from the 2004 site plan.
After further discussion, it was determined that the site plan reflected a
monument sign on the property.
Council Member Haskin expressed concern that the self-storage units usually
do not place the signage on poles, but they do place signage on the entire length
of the building that faces a freeway. She provided an example of the self-
storage facility on US Hwy 377 which reflected a 50 percent off storage sign
which was unattractive. She added that where there was going to be a brick
wall for the storage there would now be a chain link fence and she hoped that
the Council would not allow signage on the outside of the building that faced
the freeway and would require the same brick wall to extend on the north side
so that the outside storage would not be visible.
A lengthy discussion ensued relative to landscaping and fencing on the revised
site plan.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hicks, that the application of Assured Self Storage for a site plan for property
located in the 7700 and 7800 blocks of Ederville Road to amend "PD-563" to
change the layout configuration of the mini warehouse units, Site Plan No. SP-
06-001, be continued to April 4, 2006. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-004 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks,
Approved that the application of Elk River Investments for a change in zoning of property
located at 1700 and 1701 Rogers Road from "I" Light Industrial and"K" Heavy
Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-
004, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
ZC-06-005 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
SP-06-002 continued the hearing of the application of TDHB, Inc., for a change in zoning
of property located at 4217 Pierce Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F-R" General
Commercial Restricted; plus: contractors facilities office, outside storage of
trucks, trailers, materials, vehicles and workshop; and with site plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-005 and Site Plan No. SP-06-002. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Council Member Wheatfall expressed concern about the outside storage of
trucks and materials. He stated that he did not see any indication on the site
plan of any type of shielding of the uses.
Gerry Curtis Mr. Gerry Curtis, 3301 Hamilton Avenue, representing the owner, appeared
before Council in support of the zoning change. He explained that the owner
purchased the property from the Federal Government and would like to build
duplexes on the south part of the property. He added that it was inappropriate
to split the zoning on the lot and consequently they were asking for the back
portion of the lot to be rezoned for the existing use. He further stated there was
a screening fence across the property.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of TDHB, Inc., Council Member Wheatfall made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-005 and Site Plan No. SP-06-002 be approved. The
motion carried eight (8) ayes to zero (1) nay, with Council Member Hicks
casting the descending vote.
(Council Member Wheatfall stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-06-006 Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
SP-06-004 that the application of Hi-Lo Auto Supply, L.P., for a change in zoning of
Approved property located at 7144 McCart Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial; plus: auto parts store, and with site plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-006 and Site Plan No. SP-06-004, be approved with
the inclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion carried eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-06-010 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Jerry Hawkins for a change in zoning of property located
at 2811 Northwest 16th Street from "B" Two-Family Residential to "B/HC"
Two-Family Residential/Historical and Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-06-010, be approved. The motion carried eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-06-022 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
SP-06-006 that the application of Citgo Petroleum Corporation for a change in zoning of
Approved property located 301 Terminal Road from "K" Heavy Industrial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial; plus:
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petroleum storage (wholesale) and loading, and with site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-06-022 and Site Plan No. SP-06-006, be approved. The motion
carried eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-06-024 Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of F.W. 140, LTD, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 900 block of Risinger Road from "I" Light Industrial to "K"
Heavy Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-024, be approved. The motion
carried eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
(Council Member Wheatfall returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-06-026 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Landon Banks Enterprises, L.L.P., for a change in zoning
of property located in the 4800 block of Boat Club Road from "A-5" One-
Family Residential to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
06-026, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
ZC-06-050 Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Continued Until that the application of Amon G. Carter Foundation for a change in zoning of
April 11, 2006 property located in the 7500 block of Oak Grove Road from "A-5" One-Family
Residential to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-050, be
continued to April 11, 2006, to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with
Council Member Hicks and the Highland Hills Neighborhood. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XVIB — ZONING HEARING: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL/DENIAL
ZC-05-310 Ms. Arlettia Sharp, 2409 McLemore, appeared before Council in opposition of
Continued Until the zoning change. She stated that a petition had been signed by various
April 4, 2006 members of the neighborhood requesting that the zoning remain single family
Arlettia Sharp and requested the Council deny the zoning change. She also stated that the
zoning request also omitted various addresses in the 2300 block of McLemore
that would be affected by the rezoning.
Council Member Espino asked the Law Department to clarify the addresses that
would be affected by the zoning change as the information he had indicated that
properties in the 2300 block of McLemore would be rezoned.
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Rick Herring Mr. Rick Herring, 7720 Deaver Drive, representing Urban Riverside, Inc.,
appeared before Council in opposition of the zoning change. He stated that
they opposed the rezoning on Race Street, but were in favor of the rezoning on
McLemore.
City Attorney Yett stated that he had been advised by staff that although the
zoning notice was properly posted in the newspaper, the City Council agenda
was incorrect and did not include addresses on the 2300 block of McLemore.
He recommended that the zoning case be delayed for one week to allow for
proper posting as the Council could not take action on an item that was not
appropriately noticed under the Open Meetings Act.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located in the (A) 2400 through 2500 blocks of McLemore Street and properties
along the north side of Race Street, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-310, be
continued until April 4, 2006 as follows:
Approved:
City of Fort Worth, 2400 through 2500 blocks of McLemore Street and
properties along the north side of Race Street from "B" Two-Family Residential
to"A-5" One-Family Residential.
Denied:
City of Fort Worth, 2424, 2428, 2500, 2502, 2504, 2512, 2528, 2530 Race
Street from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XVIC—ZONING HEARING: CASE RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-05-105 Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member
SP-05-025 Wheatfall, that the application of Shellie Scott for a change in zoning of
Denied With property located at 5195 Erath Street from "R-l" Zero Lot Line/Cluster
Prejudice Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for mini
warehouses with open covered parking, plus: office/warehouse; and with site
plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-105 and Site Plan No. SP-05-025, be
denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be
adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16863-03-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND
OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF
THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING,
AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND
CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Item XV Mr. David Johnson, 4750 FM Road 2264, Decatur, Texas, appeared before
Citizen Council in objection to the horse slaughtering industry located on North Grove
Presentations Street.
David Johnson
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Edward J. Malone, 3906 Carey, to speak
before the Council; however, Mr. Malone was not present.
Council Member Wheatfall stated that Mr. Malone was present earlier to
address issues of several horse usages that were springing up around his house.
He added that Mr. Malone was put in contact with Code Compliance to resolve
his concerns.
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Agenda Item XVII There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 28th day of
March, 2006.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen ix Michael J. on ie
City Secretary Mayor