HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/01/13-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2004
Date & Time On the 13th day of January, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde
Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Associate Pastor Reginald Andrews,
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 2004, were
approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for North Crowley
Presentations High School Panther Football Day.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Brian Eppstein in the audience who
accompanied several Boy Scouts from Troop Nos. 144, 250, 326,
350, and 434. The Boy Scouts attended the Council meeting as part
of their requirement to earn their Citizenship in the Community
Badge. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented each of them with a
City pin.
Council Member Picht announced that a parade would take place
January 17, 2004 to honor the North Crowley High School Football
team, state championship winners.
Council Member Haskin congratulated the Heritage Church of
Christ on the dedication of their new facility January 10, 2004.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced the following events in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held at City Hall and the
Fort Worth Convention Center:
a. January 16, 2004: City Hall Celebration at 12:00 Noon in
the City Council Chamber
b. January 16, 2004: Scholarship Awards Banquet.
Reception, silent auction and vendor exhibits, 6:00 p.m.;
banquet 7:00 p.m.
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c. January 18, 2004: MLK Gospel Celebration, 7:00 p.m.
d. January 19, 2004: MLK Parade/March/Rally, 11:00 a.m.,
east side of Convention Center
Mayor Moncrief announced that the Fort Worth Stock Show would
be held January 17, 2004 through February 8, 2004 and the parade
would kick off the stock show at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17,
2004. He encouraged City employees to dress in western wear on
Fridays throughout the stock show period and invited everyone to
attend the festivities.
Consent On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Agenda Member Davis, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to appoint Margaret V. Taylor to the Building
Standards Commission, effective January 13, 2004, with a term
expiring September 30, 2005, and reappoint Robert E. Haubold to
the Golf Advisory Committee effective January 13, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to reappoint Elvin E. Bennett to the Golf Advisory
Committee, effective January 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin stated that the Government and
Neighborhood Relations Committee was accepting applications for
the City Plan Commission's two vacant alternate positions and the
Human Relations Commission's one vacant position. She
encouraged Council Members to submit names for appointments
and stated that anyone interested in these commissions could
apply.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to appoint Amy Helling to Place 4 on the City Zoning
Commission, effective January 13, 2004 and with a term expiring
October 1, 2004. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
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Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to reappoint Ronald R. Norman to the Golf
Advisory Committee, effective January 13, 2004. The motion
carried unanimously.
C.P. #236 There was presented Council Proposal No. 236 proposing that the
Designate Lake City Council authorize the City Manager to prepare a resolution and
Arlington as ordinance to designate the Lake Arlington area as a Neighborhood
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) and Reinvestment Zone; and schedule a
Empowerment City Council Agenda item for January 27, 2004 to designate the
Zone and Lake Arlington area as a NEZ and Reinvestment Zone. Council
Reinvestment Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Zone that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
OCS-1393 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1393 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds, as
follows.
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Allison-Broyles Contractors RLI Insurance Company
George Arellana Western Surety Company
Lee Clay Company Western Surety Company
Jasso Concrete Western Surety Company
CSA Concrete, Inc. North American Specialty
Insurance Company
Diego Gomez d/b/a Diego Gomez Construction Western Surety Company
First Texas Homes, Inc. Western Surety Company
Victor Garcia RLI Surety
Kevin Dean Asphalt Technology, Inc. Washington International
Insurance Company
Llewellyn Companies, Inc., d/b/a J-N-T Concrete Merchants Bonding
Company(Mutual)
Jessie Maberry Western Surety Company
Francisco P. Mares Merchants Bonding Co.
Felipe Martinez Merchants Bonding Co.
Master Concrete Company, Inc. Western Surety Company
Gabreil Perez RLI Insurance Company
Perez Concrete, Inc. Old Republic Surety Co.
Clint Brashier d/b/a Red Ryder Services RLI Insurance Company
Reliable Paving, Inc. Merchants Bonding Co.
RJ Construction CNA/Western Surety Co.
Mike Romo d/b/a Mr. Concrete Construction Western Surety Company
Michael P. Ross RLI Insurance Company
S&W Construction RLI Insurance Company
Site Concrete, Inc. Hartford Casualty
Insurance Company
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Snap Construction Services, LP Insurors Indemnity Co.
Stabile&Winn, Inc. Washington International
Insurance Company
T&D Construction Western Surety Company
Tate Cement Contractor Western Surety Company
Texstar Telecommunications, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
Adrian Veliz RLI Surety
Woodhaven Partners, Ltd. Western Surety Company
Charles Woodson RLI Surety
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1394 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1394
Claims from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City
Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or
injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3031 14217 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Employment of
Outside 1. Authorize the City Manager to retain Donald Buckman as
Counsel to outside counsel and special prosecutor, pursuant to Chapter
Represent State VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, in representing the State of
of Texas in Texas in the cause of action entitled State of Texas vs.
Cause of Action Sherman Baxter; and
Entitled State of 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3031 fixing in advance, as far as
Texas vs. practicable, the amount to be paid to Donald Buckman, in an
Sherman Baxter amount not exceed $7,500.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14218 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15818 14218 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15818 adopted by the City Council of the City
3 of Code of of Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to V.T.C.A., Transportation Code,
Rules & Chapter 22, Subchapter D, approving Resolution No. 2003-12-386 of
Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board which amends
Dallas-Fort Chapter 3 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board Code
Worth of Rules and Regulations by authorizing the administrator, as
International defined by Section 1-4 of Chapter 5 of the Code of Rules and
Airport Board for Regulations of the Airport Board, to establish changes for badge
Badge Holders & holders and badge sponsors as required by security mandates
Badge Sponsors enacted after 9-11-01. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14219 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15819 14219 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
SuperShuttle 1. Consider and the adopt the findings and opinions of City staff
DFW as presented herein; and
Corporation to
Operate One 2. Find that the public necessity and convenience require the
Hundred operation of one hundred (100) shuttles upon City streets,
Shuttles within alleys and thoroughfares; and
City 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15819 granting to SuperShuttle DFW
Corporation the privilege to use the streets, alleys and public
thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its shuttle business,
which shall consist of the operation of one hundred shuttles for
a period beginning on January 23, 2004, and ending on January
22, 2008; specifying the terms and conditions of the grant;
providing for written acceptance by SuperShuttle DFW
Corporation; and such ordinance being subject to and
conditioned upon SuperShuttle DFW Corporation complying
with all requirements of Article IV, Chapter 34, of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (2003), as amended.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14220 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Designate 14220 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorized authorize the City Manager to designate an Assistant City Manager
Official for as the Authorized Official for the Diamond Hill Connection After-
Texas Criminal School Program grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division Justice Division. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Grants recommendation be adopted.
G-14221 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15820 14221 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15821
Res. #3032 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded,
2004 Texas Parks& up to $2,000,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Wildlife Regional Department for the development of recreational facilities and
Park Grant, Funds ecosystem restoration in the area of the Trinity River Oxbow at
from Streams& y y
Valleys, Inc., Gateway Park; and
Tarrant Regional 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15820 increasing estimated
Water District, &
Interlocal receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Agreement with Fund in the amount of $164,984.00 from available funds for the
Tarrant County for purpose of funding the City's matching portion of a grant from
Construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Development
Park Rd & Parking of Recreational Facilities and Ecosystem Restoration in the
Lots
area of the Gateway Park Trinity River Oxbow; and
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3. Approve the transfer of $818,725.00 from the Park and
Recreation Improvements Projects Fund, $253,791.00 from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund, and $164,984.00
from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund as the City's matching
portion of this grant; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to accept $25,000.00 from Streams
and Valleys, Inc. as part of the local private sector participation
in the match; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to accept $1,237,500.00 from the
Tarrant Regional Water District as part of the matching funds
for this project; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for construction of a park road
and parking lots in the Oxbow area; and
7. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15821 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount
of $4,500,000.00 contingent upon receipt of a grant from the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of funding
the development of Recreational Facilities and Ecosystem
Restoration in the area of the Gateway Park Trinity River
Oxbow; and
8. Approve Resolution No. 3032 designating officials as being
responsible for the applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department, for the purpose of participating in the
Texas Recreation and Parks Account Regional Grants Program;
certifying that the applicant is eligible to receive program
assistance; certifying that the applicant's matching share is
readily available; and dedicating the proposed site for
permanent public park and recreational uses.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on designation of Trinity Park Area as a Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. Elizee Michel, representing the Housing Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14222 as follows:
G-14222 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14222 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
January 27,
2004 1. Adopt a resolution to designate the Trinity Park Area as a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of the Trinity
Park area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone (FWNERZ) No. 15; and
3. Adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of
Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone No. 15, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective
and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal
of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
Phillip Poole Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, appeared before Council regarding
this issue and requested a two-week delay to review the revised
language of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14222.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the designation of Trinity Park Area as a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the public
hearing be continued until January 27, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on designation of the West 7t" Street/University Drive Area
as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Elizee Michel, representing the Housing Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, requested the public hearing be
continued until January 27, 2004, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14223 as follows:
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G-14223 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14223 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
January 27,
2004 1. Adopt a resolution to designate the West 7th Street/University
Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of the West
7th Street/University Drive area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone (FWNERZ) No. 14; and
3. Adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of
Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone No. 14, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective
and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal
of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the designation of the West 7th Street/
University Drive Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and
Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone,
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing be continued until January
27, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud excused himself from the table at this
time.
G-14224 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15822 14224 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amending adopt Ordinance No. 15822 amending Chapter 6 of the Code of the
Chapter 6 of City of Fort Worth, "Animals and Fowl", Section 6-3 to allow for
City Code, employment of animal cruelty investigators, and Section 6-65,
"Animals & dealing with the "Proper Care of Animals"; requiring adequate
Fowl" shelter for animals. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on amendments to the Neighborhood and Community Park
Dedication Policy. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. Susan White, representing the Parks and Community Services
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report,
requested the public hearing be continued until January 27, 2004,
and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14225 as follows:
G-14225 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14225 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
January 27, conduct a public hearing on the Neighborhood and Community
2004 Park Dedication Policy as revised.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the amendments to the Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be continued until January 27, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on amendments to the City Plan Commission Rules and
Regulations and Master Thoroughfare Plan Roadway Standards.
Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Christa Sharpe, representing the Transportation and Public
Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report,
requested the public hearing be continued until January 27, 2004,
and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14226 as follows:
G-14226 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14226 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
January 27, hold a public hearing on the amendments to the City Plan
2004 Commission Rules and Regulations and Master Thoroughfare Plan
Street Development Standards that were endorsed by the City Plan
Commission on November 21, 2003.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the amendments to the City Plan Commission
Rules and Regulations and Master Thoroughfare Plan Roadway
Standards, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be continued until
January 27, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on amendments to the City Plan Commission Rules and
Regulations Concerning Subdivision Plat Applications. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, requested the public
hearing be continued until January 27, 2004, and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14227 as follows:
G-14227 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14227 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
January 27, hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City Plan
2004 Commission's Rules and Regulations concerning the submittal of
plats, which were recommended by the Development Standards
Task Force and endorsed by the Plan Commission.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the amendments to the City Plan Commission
Rules and Regulations Concerning Subdivision Plat Applications,
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be continued until
January 27, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, Policy for
Installation of Community Facilities, and the City Code. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Christa Sharpe, representing the Transportation/Public Works
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report,
requested the public hearing be continued until January 27, 2004,
and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14228 as follows:
G-14228 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 14228 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
January 27, conduct a public hearing on amendments to the Subdivision
2004 Ordinance, Policy for Installation of Community Facilities, and the
City Code proposed by the Development Standards Task Force, as
well as the associated recommendations made by the City Plan
Commission on December 19, 2003. Text amendments are
included.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance,
Policy for Installation of Community Facilities, and the City Code,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be continued until
January 27, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Waste Disposal 9900 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Services
1. Authorize a purchase agreement to provide waster disposal
services with Waste Management for the Water Department,
based on the low bid meeting specifications, with payment
terms of net 30 days; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin January 13, 2004, and expire
January 12, 2005; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements
allowing other public entitles to participate in this bid award in
accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 791,
"The Interlocal Cooperation Act".
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Lab Supplies & 9901 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Replacement
Parts 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Hach Company to
provide lab supplies and replacement parts for Hach
equipment for the Water Department based on the sole source
bid of manufacturer's list prices. The shipping cost will be
prepaid and added to the invoice, with payment due 30 days
from the date of the invoice; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin January 13, 2004, and
expire January 12, 2005, with options to renew for two
additional one—year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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L-13739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Vacant Lots & 13739 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Single-Family
Residential 1. Authorize the acquisition of two vacant lots and three single-
Properties family residences located on the west side of Fort Worth in
conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3932); and
2. Find that the prices offered in the total amount of $162,760.00
is just compensation for the acquisition of the five properties
plus an estimated real estate tax-prorated amount not to
exceed $12,000.00 for a total cost of$174,760.00; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City- 13740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Owned Tax
Foreclosed 1. Approve the sale of the surplus tax foreclosed properties
Properties located at 3007 Columbus Avenue and 4105 Knox Street in
accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local
Government Code for a total of$2,526.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds
conveying the property to the highest bidder complying with
the bid specifications and requirements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Res. #3033 2515, dated December 16, 2003, from the City Manager
Closing a recommending that the City Council approve Resolution No. 3033
Portion of closing a portion of Collinwood Avenue between the northeast
Collinwood corner of Lot 15, Block 68, and the southeast corner of Lot 26,
Avenue Block 40, of the Chamberlain Arlington Heights Addition located
(VA-03-024) along the west right-of-way line of the north-south alley, at its
intersection with the easterly terminus of Collinwood Avenue.
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Luis Galindo Mr. Luis Galindo, 306 W. 7t" Street Suite 600, representing the
landowner, appeared before Council in opposition of this issue.
He requested Council refer this issue back to the City Zoning
Commission for consideration of alternate proposals to clarify the
residents addresses and provide access to Collinwood Avenue
from Western Street.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
this issue:
D.P. Hooper, Mr. D. P. Hooper 4618 Collinwood Ave.
Charles Adams, Mr. Charles Adams 4613 Collinwood Ave.
Victoria Claire, Ms. Victoria Claire 4529 Collinwood Ave.
Cynthia Ms. Cynthia Alderman 4533 Collinwood Ave.
Alderman, Mr. John Cordell 4512 Collinwood Ave.
John Cordell
Fred Mallick Mr. Fred Mallick, 5697 Westcreek' owner of the property, appeared
before Council in opposition of this issue. He stated that he did not
believe addresses could be moved to Western Street and that
access to Collinwood from Western Street was not feasible.
After a lengthy Council discussion, Council Member Stevenson
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
PZ-2516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Timetable for 2516, dated January 6, 2004, from the City Manager recommending
Proposed that the City Council:
Voluntary
Annexation of 1. Approve the annexation timetable in order to annex the area
Approximately 105 containing 105.1 aces of land located north of Park Drive, south
Acres of Land of Bonds Ranch Road, east of Boat Club Road, and west of
Located North of Business Highway 287 in Tarrant County, Texas (Lago Vista at
Park Drive, South
of Bonds Ranch Bonds Ranch) (Annexation Case No. AX-04-01) in compliance
Rd., East of Boat with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government
Club Rd., &West of code of the State of Texas; and
Business Highway
287(Annexation 2. Direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the
Case No. extension of full municipal services to the annexation area.
AX-04-01)
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Amend 2518 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Regulatory Plan amend the regulatory plan for the limited purpose annexation of
for Limited approximately 7,744 acres located west of IH-35 and north and
Purpose south of US Highway 287 (287 Zone) (Annexation Case No. AX-02-
Annexation of 0009) in order to exempt parcels of five acres or greater from
287 Zone platting requirements, provided each parcel has access and no
(Annexation public improvements is being dedicated, and to clarify that the
Case No. City's subdivision regulations apply in the area. It was the
AX-02-0009) consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Amend 2519 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Regulatory Plan adopt the regulatory plan for the limited purpose annexation of
for Limited approximately 1,238 acres located north and east of Boat Club
Purpose Road and south of Bonds Ranch (Eagle Mountain 8W and 10)
Annexation of (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0008) in order to exempt parcels of five
Eagle Mountain acres or greater from platting requirements, provided each parcel
8W and 10 has access and no public improvement is being dedicated, and to
(Annexation clarify that the City's subdivision regulations apply in the area. It
Case No. was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
AX-02-0008) adopted.
C-19926 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Res. #3034 19926 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Denton County,
Texas 1. Approve Resolution No. 3034 approving Interlocal Agreement
with Denton County, Texas to establish a set of consolidated
subdivision regulations and to establish one office at the Fort
Worth City Hall to accept plat applications, collect fees, and
provide applicants one response indicating approval or denial
of plat applications for regulation of subdivision plats and
approval of related permits in the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the
agreement.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19927 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Sundance West 19927 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners, L.P. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Sundance West Partners, L.P. authorizing use of the right-of-way
for installation of a new awning/canopy and sign at a 404 Houston
Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19928 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Trinity Bank, 19928 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
N.A. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Trinity Bank, N.A. authorizing use of the right-of-way for installation
of a 48-inch steel culvert to contain a vacuum tube under the alley
at 3500 West Vickery Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Presidio Vista I, 19929 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ltd.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Advance Funding
Agreement accepting $15,000.00 from Presidio Vista I, Ltd. For
the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) review of
schematic design plans for North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W
to US287; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT in the amount of
$15,000.00 for review of the schematic design plans for North
Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W to US287; and
3. Authorize payment to TxDOT in the amount of $15,000.00 for
review of the schematic design plans for the project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19930 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Conatser 19930 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
Inc. Secretary Contract No. 28373 with Conatser Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $53,680.00 to provide for increased and additional
pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$1,379,855.20. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19931 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15823 19931 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
DeOtte, Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $100,815.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $48,296.63, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $52,518.37 from available funds; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15823 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $48,296.63 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $52,518.37 from
available funds, for the purpose funding an Engineering
Agreement with DeOtte, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Main Replacement Contract 2003 WSM-G; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with DeOtte, Inc. in the amount of $95,815.00 for
Water and Sewer Main Replacement Contract 2003 WSM-G.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19932 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
S.J. Louis 19932 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
Texas Ltd., LLP Secretary Contract No. 29045 with S.J. Construction of Texas Ltd.,
LLP in the amount of $78,227.94 to provide for additional pay item
quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $8,717,480.41
for Northside II Water Main Extension Phase II, Units 1, 2, and 3. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19933 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
T-Mobile 19933 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with T-
Mobile for installation and operation of personal communications
systems equipment on the Eastwood Water Tower. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Council Member Stevenson excused himself from the table at this
time.
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C-19934 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Delayed Until 19934 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Later on
Agenda 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for
three real properties, owned by Courtney Homes, Inc., and
located in the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. are true and
correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. for each of
the properties in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives.
Mayor Moncrief stated that this issue would be delayed until later
on the agenda.
ZC-03-257 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 16,
SP-03-038 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Corrigan
Continued Until Properties, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 5000
February 10, South Hulen Street from "F" General Commercial to "PD/SU"
2004 Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus indoor amusement facilities and
retail sales and service of automobile electronic parts. No
automobile sales lots, repair service or rental facilities, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-257 and Site Plan No. SP-03-038. Mayor Moncrief
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 Corrigan Properties, Inc., Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-257 and Site Plan SP-03-038 be continued
until February 10, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson assumed his chair.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3021 was
Hearing adopted on December 16, 2003 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 December 23,
2003. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
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ZC-03-260 Council Member Davis stated that the City Zoning Commission
SP-03-048 placed a condition on the site plan that the zoning be subject to no
Approved loud speakers or alcohol sales for on or off premises consumption.
She added that this was an operational issue and not appropriate to
have on the site plan as a restriction. She made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Raul
Lomeli for a change in zoning of property located at 805 West
Seminary Drive from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for restaurant that may operate no later
than 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-260 and Site Plan No. SP-03-
048, be amended by removing the stated restriction from the site
plan to the "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use zoning
category. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-266A It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15824 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266A, Text Amendment allowing staff
Text approval of variance requests that are the lesser of ten percent of a
Amendment specification or one linear/square foot. Mayor Moncrief asked if
Approved there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266A be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15824
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TO AMEND SECTION 3.400, OF ARTICLE 4 "VARIANCES" TO
PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-266D It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15825 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266D, Text Amendment regulating
Text location, bufferyard, screening fence and irrigation requirements
Amendment for model homes and sales offices. Mayor Moncrief asked if there
Approved was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266D be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15825
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TO AMEND SECTION 5.403 TO ALLOW
MODEL HOMES AND SALES TRAILERS BY RIGHT WITHIN 300
FEET OF AN ARTERIAL OR WIDER STREET AND TO REQUIRE
BUFFERYARD, SCREENING AND IRRIGATION; AMEND SECTION
5.405 TO ALLOW ONE SALES AND ONE CONSTRUCTION TRAILER,
ELIMINATE THE 300 FOOT REQUIREMENT FOR SALES TRAILERS
AND REQUIRE BUFFERYARD, SCREENING AND LANSCAPING;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-266E It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15826 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266E, Text Amendment amending
Text setback requirements and deleting setback averaging
Amendment requirements. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
Approved desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266E be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15826
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, AMEND SECTION 6.101 "YARDS" TO
DELETE SETBACK AVERAGING, ESTABLISH NEW FRONT YEARD
SETBACKS AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION TO ADDRESS
REAR FRONTAGE SETBACKS OF THROUGH LOTS; AMEND REAR
YARD STANDARDS FOR REAR FRONTAGE LOTS ON ARTERIAL
OR WIDER STREETS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND NAMING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-266F It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15827 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266F, Text Amendment requiring a six-
Text foot fence and bufferyard for auxiliary parking lots adjacent to
Amendment residential districts. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Approved present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266F be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15827
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, AMEND 6.202 TO REQUIRE A SIX FOOT
FENCE AND AMEND SECTION 5.304 TO REQUIRE A BUFFERYARD
FOR AUXILIARY PARKING NEXT TO A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-266G It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15828 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266G, Text Amendment exempting
Text temporary building, certain building additions and utility facilities
Amendment from bufferyard, screening fence and irrigation requirements and
Approved waiving screening fence and irrigation requirements adjacent to 30-
foot grass bufferyard. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266G be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15828
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TO AMEND SECTION 6.300 TO CREATE AN
EXCEPTION TO THE BUFFERYARD, SCREENING FENCE AND
IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY BUILDINGS,
ADDITIONS LESS THAN 3000 SQUARE FEET, AND UTILITY
FACILITIES AND IN ALL DISTRICTS EXCEPT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FROM THE FENCING
AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN THERE IS A THIRTY
FOOT GRASS BUFFERYARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-275 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-041 Member Lane, that the application of Metro Vehicle Exchange for a
Approved change in zoning of property located in Northeast quadrant in the
11600 block of Mosier Valley Road and Rodolphus Street from "AG"
Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
vehicle exchange facility with no more than 20 parking spaces and
no outside storage, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-275 and Site Plan No.
SP-03-041, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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Continued Until City Manager Jackson stated that staff recommended continuing
January 27, Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-03-286A, 2868, 286D, 286E, 286F, 286G, and
2004 286J, until January 27, 2004.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, to continue the following zoning cases until
January 27, 2004:
ZC-03-286A Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286A, Text Amendment concerning
parking lot design standards.
ZC-03-286B Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-2868, Text Amendment allowing zero lot
line residences, cluster housing, townhouses and rowhouses in the
"C" and "D" Multifamily Districts at the same density as
apartments.
ZC-03-286D Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286D, Text Amendment requiring
landscape areas to be included on Unified Residential Development
site plans.
ZC-03-286E Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286E, Text Amendment allowing private
parks and recreation centers in all residential districts.
ZC-03-386F Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286F, Text Amendment deleting obsolete
industrial uses from nonresidential use table.
ZC-03-286G Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286G, Text Amendment allowing trees
planted in the parkway to be credited toward required landscape
areas.
ZC-03-286J Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286J, Text Amendment repealing
requirement to show land area of adjacent sites on planned
development site plans.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-293 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Davis, that the application of Scott Homes for a change in
February 24, zoning of property located 4000 Block of Bonds Ranch Road from
2004 Unzoned to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-293, be
continued until February 24, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-295 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Haskin, that the application of Dorcas E. Benson for a
March 9, 2004 change in zoning of property located at 8990 Creek Run Road from
"PD-334" Planned Development for a private golf course and "PD-
433" Planned Development for "R2" Townhouse/Cluster (not to
exceed 6 attached units) to "AR" One-Family Restricted, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-295, be continued until March 9, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-296 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located South of
Bonds Ranch Road, west of Wagley-Robertson Road, north and
south of Blue Mound Road, and east and west of Highway 287 from
"AG" Agricultural to "G" Intensive Commercial, "I" Light Industrial,
"E" Neighborhood Commercial, and "A-5", "A-7.5", and "A-10" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-296, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-298 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Wells Framing Contractors,
Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 1800 Block of
Hamlet Drive from "B" Two-Family, "C" Medium Density
Multifamily, "CR" Low Density Multifamily, "F" General Commercial
and "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-298, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-299 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of
property located at 818 North Main from "J" Medium Industrial to
"J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-299, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
City Attorney Yett advised Council Member Moss that Fort Worth
Independent School District owned the property relative to Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-300, and recommended he abstain from voting.
Council Member Moss stated that he would abstain from voting on
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-300 and file a Conflict of Interest Affidavit
with the City Secretary's Office.
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ZC-03-300 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of
property located at 401 Samuels Avenue from "D/DD" High Density
Multifamily/Demolition Delay to "D/HC" High Density
Multifamily/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-300, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Picht, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
ZC-03-301 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of
property located at 731 Samuels Avenue from "D/DD" High Density
Multifamily/Demolition Delay to "D/HC" High Density
Multifamily/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-301, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-302 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Harris Methodist
Hospital for a change in zoning of property located in the 1000
Block of Henderson Street from "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "D"
High Density Multifamily to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-302, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-304 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of RJM Development
Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 13500
Block of Trinity Boulevard from "O-M" Office Midrise to "C" Medium
Density Multifamily, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-304, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Moss, Picht, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
ZC-03-306 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of American Retirement Corp.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 7400 Block of
Oakbend Trail from "PD/344" Planned Development for a retirement
home to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-306,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-307 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-051 Member Moss, that the application of Ihsan Housini for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 1717 East Loop 820 from "PD-156"
Planned Development for tire repair facility to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for an auto repair facility. No Outdoor
storage, new or used tire sales, outdoor battery storage, pole signs,
temporary signs, or overnight parking and Site Plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-307 and Site Plan No. SP-03-051, be
approved to include no outside sales of automobiles, no auto
repair, and no parts repair. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-308 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth 109, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 12550 Old Denton Road
from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-308, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-309 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Silcox, that the application of Timberwood, Inc. for a
One Week change in zoning of property located in the 9000 Block of Racquet
Club and 800 Block of Clay Court Circle from "F" General
Commercial and "CR" Low Density Multifamily to "AR" One-Family
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-309, be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-310 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Beach-North Tarrant, Ltd. for
a change in zoning of property located in the 4400 Block of
Thompson Road and 8200 Block of North Beach Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus mini-warehouses and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-310, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-311 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Silcox, that the application of PBK Joint Venture for a
February 10, change in zoning of property located North of Highway 287 on
2004 Harmon Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, "I" Light
Industrial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-311, be
continued until February 10, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson requested Council grant him
permission to abstain from voting on Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-312
and Site Plan SP-03-056, as he was an associate of the applicant.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Council Member Stevenson be permitted to
abstain from voting on Zoning Docket ZC-03-312 and Site Plan SP-
03-056. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-312 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-056 Member Silcox, that the application of Robert M. Bass for a change
Approved in zoning of property located at 1829, 1900, 1901, 1904, 1905, 1908,
1916, 1917, 1920, 1921, 1928, 1929, 1936, 1937 and 1941 Westover
Square Drive from "D" High Density Multifamily to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "A-5" One-Family with 10-
foot front yards and up to 55% maximum lot coverage, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-312 and Site Plan No. SP-03-056, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
NOT VOTING: Council Member Stevenson
Council Member Stevenson excused himself from the table at this
time.
ZC-03-314 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Hillwood Alliance Residential
L.P. for a change in zoning of property located South of SH 170,
west of Alta Vista from "G" Intensive Commercial, "O-M" Office
Midrise, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "AR" One-Family
Restricted to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-314, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-316 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15829 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-316, Text Amendment expanding the
Text Amendment Central Business District. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
Approved anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-316 be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15829
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT
REGULATIONS" AND CHAPTER 6, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS"
TO EXEMPT THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ("H") DISTRICT FROM THE
REAR, SIDE AND FRONT YARD SETBACKS; BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" SO THAT THE PURPOSE
AND INTENT STATEMENT ACCURATELY REFLECTS ALLOWABLE
USES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-317 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-052 Member Silcox, that the application of David Lewis Builders &
Approved Urban Dwellings, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at
1200, 1204, 1122, 1124 and 1128 Fairmount from "D" High Density
Multifamily to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "R2" Townhouse/Cluster residential with a maximum
density of 17.015 units per acre, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-317 and
Site Plan No. SP-03-052, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson assumed his chair.
ZC-03-318 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-053 Member Lane, that the application of Thomas L. Ponder for a
Approved change in zoning of property located in 8200 thru 8300 Randol Mill
Road from "A" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "A-5" One-Family Plus golf
driving range, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-318 and Site Plan No. SP-
03-053, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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SP-03-054 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Chapel Hill Phase 1A for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2900 Block of Bonds
Ranch Road West site plan for single-family development, Site Plan
No. SP-03-054 (See ZC-01-053), be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
City Manager Jackson recommended that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-19934 be heard at this time.
C-19934 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Courtney 19934 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Homes, Inc.
1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for three
real properties, owned by Courtney Homes, Inc., and located in
the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. are true and
correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. for each of
the properties in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives.
Joyce Grant Ms. Joyce Grant, 5210 Libbey Avenue, Executive Director of the
East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Association based in Lake
Como, appeared before Council and expressed concern regarding
the City's failure to notify her organization about this issue.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Haskin,
Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
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ZC-03-322 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Continued Until for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-322, Text Amendment regulating home
March 9, 2004 occupations. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Council Member Davis stated that she would recommend
postponing this issue until March 9, 2004 to receive input from
residents impacted by the adoption of this ordinance. She added
that a committee would be formed to obtain input from concerned
residents.
Kenneth Jones Mr. Kenneth Jones, 3601 Hulen Street, appeared before Council in
opposition of the text amendment. He stated he would like to be
part of the committee.
George Jacob Mr. George Jacob, 3121 Sondra Drive #201, appeared before Council
in opposition of the text amendment. He stated that the Council
needed to encourage small business development in Fort Worth.
Charity Drabik Ms. Charity Drabik, 6752 Taddeus Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the text amendment. She asked the Council to review
the provision relative to outside advertising and added that placing
addresses and phone numbers on business cards and fliers added
legitimacy to the businesses.
There being no one else present desiring to heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-322 be continued until March
9, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-323 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15830 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-323, Text Amendment regulating
Text accessory buildings. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-323 be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15830
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "DEFINITIONS" TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION OF "ACCESSORY BUILDINGS" TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR
HABITABLE AND NON-HABITABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND TO
ADD A NEW DEFINITION FOR "PORTE COCHERE"; TO AMEND
SECTION 5.301 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE
STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR HABITABLE AND NON-
HABITABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS; TO
AMEND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS" TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL GARAGES AND PORTES COCHERES UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" AND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 8
"NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" TO DELETE THE
REFERENCE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS IN CHAPTER
5, ARTICLE 3 REQUIRING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS WITH HVAC FLOOR SPACE, SECOND FLOORS AND POOL
HOUSES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
ZC-03-324 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15831 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-324, Text Amendment regulating
Text industrialized housing. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-324 be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15831
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5,
"SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR
IDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING; TO ADD SECTION 5.117A TO CHAPTER
5, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO AMEND SECTION
4.603, THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE TO ADD
"IDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING" AS A USE UNDER "RESIDENTIAL
USES" ADD TO ADD A REFERENCE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL
STANDARDS COLUMN, PROVIDING THAT IS ORDINANCE IS
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-325 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15832 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-325, Text Amendment increasing
Text membership of the Downtown Design Review Board, allowing a
Amendment building permit application to run concurrently with an application
Approved for a Certificate of Appropriateness, and requiring a Certificate of
Appropriateness for walkway areas, landscaping, and exterior
renovation, remodeling or other alterations of all floors of an
existing building. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
City Attorney Yett stated that a revised copy of the text amendment
had been provided to the Council in the Pre-Council Meeting.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing be closed,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-325 be approved as amended and
that the following ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15832
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH BY AMENDING SECTION 2.104 "DOWNTOWN DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD" TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE
BOARD TO FIVE MEMBERS; TO AMEND SECTION 4.1200, "URBAN
DESIGN DISTRICT-DOWNTOWN" AND EXHIBIT B.15 TO INCREASE
THE BOUNARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT;
TO ALLOW APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS TO RUN
CONCURRENT WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS; TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE RENOVATION, REMODELING, OR
OTHER ALTERATIONS FOR ALL FLOORS OF AN EXISTING
STRUCTURE, THE WALKWAY AREAS AND LANDSCAPING;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-265 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Continued Until for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-265, Text Amendment regulating
February 10, fences. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring
2004 to be heard.
Robert Mr. Robert Gutierrez, 2604 N.W. 22nd Street, appeared before
Gutierrez Council in opposition of the text amendment. He stated that he
would like to see more flexibility in the fence ordinance relative to
variances.
There being no one else present desiring to heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-265 be continued until
February 10, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Picht stated that he inadvertently voted incorrectly
relative to Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-03-323 and ZC-03-324 and
requested Council reconsider these cases.
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Reconsider Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
ZC-03-324 Member Silcox to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-324. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-324 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15831 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-324, Text Amendment regulating
Text industrialized housing. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-324 be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15831
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE
STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR IDUSTRIALIZED
HOUSING; TO ADD SECTION 5.117A TO CHAPTER 5,
"SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO AMEND SECTION 4.603, THE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE TO ADD "IDUSTRIALIZED
HOUSING" AS A USE UNDER "RESIDENTIAL USES" ADD TO ADD A
REFERENCE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS COLUMN,
PROVIDING THAT IS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Reconsider Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
ZC-03-323 Member Davis, to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-323. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-323 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15830 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-323, Text Amendment regulating
Text Amendment accessory buildings. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Approved present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-323 be approved and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 15830
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "DEFINITIONS" TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION OF "ACCESSORY BUILDINGS" TO ADD DEFINITIONS
FOR HABITABLE AND NON-HABITABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
AND TO ADD A NEW DEFINITION FOR "PORTE COCHERE"; TO
AMEND SECTION 5.301 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, "SUPPLEMENTAL
USE STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR HABITABLE AND
NON-HABITABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS;
TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS" TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL GARAGES AND PORTES COCHERES UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" AND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 8
"NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" TO DELETE THE
REFERENCE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS IN
CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3 REQUIRING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITH HVAC FLOOR SPACE, SECOND
FLOORS AND POOL HOUSES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-266C It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Denied for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266C, Text Amendment allowing 14-
foot signs for nonresidential uses in residential districts and
allowing signs on arterial or wider streets in residential districts to
be illuminated until 10:00 p.m. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266C be denied.
ZC-03-281 Mr. Johnny Lewis, 953 E. Terrell, appeared before Council in
SP-03-044 support of the denial.
Denied With
Prejudice
Johnny Lewis
Joel Strickland Mr. Joel Strickland, 1202 S. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas,
representing Blake Architects, appeared before Council in
opposition of the denial. He stated that his company had worked
hard to develop the site plan.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Kanchanal Patel for a change
in zoning of property located at 1451 East Rosedale and 1450
Avenue "E" from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a motel, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-281 and Site Plan No. SP-03-044, be denied with prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-282 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-045 Member Davis, that the application of Magnolia Media Group for a
Withdrawn change in zoning of property located at 1901 Cooks Lane from "A-
Without 5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for an
Prejudice office and a Single-Family residence, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-282
and Site Plan No. SP-03-045, be withdrawn without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-268 Mr. Marvin Waltz and Ms. Donna Waltz, 38 Canyon Lake Circle,
Continued for Aledo, Texas appeared before Council in opposition of the denial.
One Week Ms. Waltz stated that she spoke with a number of the neighbors and
Marvin Waltz, had 11 signatures supporting their requested change.
Donna Waltz
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Restoration Properties for a
change in zoning of property located at 4759 Hampshire Blvd from
"B" Two-Family to "PS/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "B" Two-Family plus continued use of a fourplex.
Waiver of site plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-268, be
continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-280 Mr. Gary Moss, 2809 Coventry, Crowley, Texas, appeared before
SP-03-043 Council in opposition of the City Zoning Commission's denial. He
Special Hearing stated that he had met with Council Member Moss and the
developer of the area and neither had a problem with the tower. He
added that the relay would be relocated to the northeast corner of
the site and that his radio station would also relocate to the
property. He further stated that the 300-foot tower was designed to
collapse inward on itself to prevent damage to surrounding
property.
Stephen Myers Mr. Stephen A. Myers, 1729 Queen Street, appeared before Council
in support of the denial. He stated that electricity for 100 families
would be affected if the tower fell, as it was located near
transmission lines.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of GAIC of America, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 5701 East Loop 820 South
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus a 300-foot radio two. Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-280
and Site Plan No. SP-03-043, be approved with the tower located on
the northeast corner of the property. The motion carried
unanimously.
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 Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15833
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
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.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meetin adjourned at 9:34
P.
CITY S E,4ffEYA RY MAYOR