HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/02/10-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
Date & Time On the 10th day of February, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:05 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, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, John
Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Becky Haskin was temporarily absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Joe D. Gibbs, Sr., Stop Six
Church of Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the minutes of the regular meeting of February
3, 2004, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Engineer's
Presentations Week.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Historic Fort
Worth, Inc. Preservation Day.
Council Member Silcox presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Sandi Breaux and expressed appreciation for her work on the Fort
Worth Commission for Women.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief recognized Alec Baker with Boy Scout Troop 325
and also Lewis Smith of Troop 499, Alta Mesa Presbyterian Church
working on their Communication and Citizenship in the Community
badges. He also expressed appreciation to everyone that worked
on the Capital Improvement Program Bond Election.
Council Member Picht also expressed appreciation to the 25
percentile of voters who went out to the election poles Saturday
that were in opposition of the Capital Improvement Program.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Mr. Watt, City
staff, Police and Firefighter's who worked to make the Fort Worth
Stockshow and Rodeo such a great success. He also expressed
appreciation to the voters in District 2 for their support of the Bond
Election and especially to Council Member Silcox.
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Council Member Silcox expressed condolences to the family of
Laura Crane and dispelled rumors that the alleged abductors
resided at the Stonegate Apartments. He also added that a
convicted sex offender did not reside at the Stonegate Apartments.
He read a memo from Captain Flynn expressing appreciation to all
of those who helped in the search.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-14254 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. P-9914 be continued for two weeks.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion at the request of the
Government and Neighborhood Relations Committee that Craig
Kelly and John Melcher be appointed to the alternate positions on
the City Plan Commission, effective February 10, 2004. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud carried
unanimously.
C.P. #237 There was presented Council Proposal No. 237 proposing that the
Stop Six NEZ City Council:
Expansion
1. Direct the City staff to schedule an item for the City of
Fort Worth City Council Agenda on February 24, 2004 to
consider expanding the Stop Six Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend Resolution No. 2721
to include the expansion area and prepare an ordinance
to designate the expansion area as a Reinvestment Zone.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Res. #3042 There was presented Resolution No. 3042 changing the regularly
Change scheduled date of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 9,
Regularly 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to Thursday, March 11, 2004 due to the National
Scheduled Date League of Cities Congressional-City Conference. Council Member
of City Council Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Meeting the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of January 13, 2004,
continued 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. 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, called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14223 as follows:
G-14223 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3043 14223 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15861
Designate West 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3043 to designate the West 7th
7th Street/ Street/University area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone;
University Drive and
Area as a
Neighborhood 2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of the West
Empowerment 7th Street/University Drive area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Zone & Fort Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 14; and
Worth
Neighborhood 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15861 designating a certain area in the
Empowerment City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Reinvestment Zone No. 14, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
Zone No. 14 pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax
Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312; 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 connection with
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 closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14223 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-14251 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15862 14251 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend adopt Ordinance No. 15862 amending Ordinance No. 13543, as
Ordinance No. amended by Ordinance Nos. 13672, 13673, 13674, and 13842
13543, to Modify codified as Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 1, entitled "Employees'
Employee & City Retirement Fund" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
Contributions to amended, which ordinances establish a Retirement System,
Retirement Fund Retirement Plan and Benefits thereunder for employees of the City
Upon of Fort Worth; to provide for the contributions made on behalf of a
Reinstatement reinstated employee by the employee and the City to the fund. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14252 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15863 14252 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Accept Grant
from Fort Worth 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount
Local of $94,400.00 from the Fort Worth Local Development
Development Corporation for computer cabling, telephone wiring and
Corporation for start-up operations of TECHFort Worth; and
Computer
Cabling, 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15863 increasing
Telephone estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
Wiring & the amount of $94,400.00, subject to receipt of the grant
Operations of from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, for the
TECHFort Worth purpose of funding computer cabling, telephone wiring and
start-up operations of TECHFort Worth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14253 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Juvenile 14253 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Accountability authorize the City Manager to sign the Application Waiver for the
Incentive Block Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant from the Texas
Grant Funding Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $187,042.00 to Tarrant
Waiver: Fiscal County Juvenile Services in support of the four purpose areas
Year 2004 chosen by the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-14254 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15864 14254 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Application of 1. Consider and adopt the findings and opinions of City staff
Classic as presented herein; and
Acquisition
Corporation 2. Find that public necessity and convenience require the
d/b/a Yellow operation of forty (40) shuttles upon City streets, alleys and
Checker Shuttle thoroughfares; and
to Operate Forty 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15864 granting to Classic Acquisition
Shuttles within Corporation d/b/a Yellow Checker Shuttle the privilege to
City of Fort use the streets, alleys and public thoroughfares of the City
Worth in the conduct of its shuttle business, which shall consist of
the operation of forty shuttles for a period beginning on
February 10, 2004, and ending on February 9, 2009;
specifying the terms and conditions of the grant.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14255 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Payment to Fort 14255 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth authorize payment in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Fort Worth
Corporation Corporation IMMA for consulting services associated with the
IMMA for efforts of the City's 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Consulting Task Force. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Services to Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
City's 2005 motion carried unanimously.
BRAC Task
Force
G-14256 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
City of Fort 14256 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth 2004 adopt the 2004 Federal Legislative Program; and authorize and
Federal direct the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's Federal
Legislative Legislative Program to members of Congress, to other cities, and
Program to other interested individuals; and authorize and direct
appropriate City officials to send letters of support or to meet with
federal officials to discuss the City's position on the initiatives; and
authorize and direct the City's Governmental Relations Manager
and the City's federal legislative consultants to take the
appropriate actions to advance the 2004 Federal Legislative
Program before Congress, the Administration and corresponding
federal agencies. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
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 the December 29, 2003 Draft of the City of Fort Worth
2004 Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, representing the Planning Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14257 as follows:
G-14257 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
December 29, 14257 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2003 Draft of conduct a public hearing on the December 29, 2003 draft of the
City of Fort City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan to allow the public the opportunity
Worth 2004 to give testimony and present written evidence; and adjourn the
Comprehensive public hearing; and schedule a discussion of the public comments
Plan at the Pre-Council Meeting on February 17, 2004.
Leslie Monteleon Ms. Lezlie Monteleone, President of the Overton Woods
Neighborhood Association, appeared in support of the proposed
2004 Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Moncrief stated that a letter was also submitted by Mr. Scott
L. Smith, representing Headington Realty & Capital, L.P., stating
that, "Based on this letter, as well as discussions we have had with
Planning Department staff, the staff made comprehensive land use
plan change recommendations at the Planning and Zoning
Commission's Joint Workshop on January 28, 2004, that are
compatible with the changes we proposed. It is our understanding
these staff recommendations have not changed, and therefore, we
are in favor of these staff recommendations, and we respectfully
request you ultimately approve them." {A copy of this letter in its
entirety is made a part of the Council Proceedings File of this
date.}
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing on the December 29, 2003 Draft of the City of Fort Worth
2004 Comprehensive Plan, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14257 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14258 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Fifth Annual 14258 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pooch & Pals approve the Public Health Department, Animal Care and Control
Promenade Division's Fifth Annual Pooch and Pals Promenade walk/run to
benefit the City's animal shelter. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Silcox announced that the event would take place
March 27, 2004 at the Animal Services facility, and suggested that
his colleagues meet him there.
G-14259 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Alternate 14259 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Renovation Plan authorize staff to proceed with the alternate renovation plan
for outlined for Meadowbrook Golf Course and utilize the remaining
Meadowbrook monies to make additional improvements at Pecan Valley Golf
Golf Course & Course. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Renovations for Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Pecan Valley motion carried unanimously.
P-9913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Paint & Related 9913 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Items authorize a purchase agreement for paint and related items with
multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth based on the best value
for the City with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice
with freight included in the unit price; and authorize this agreement
to begin February 10, 2004, and expire February 9, 2005, with
options to renew for four additional one-year periods; and
authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements
allowing other public entities 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-9914 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9914, Purchase Agreement for a Three-Year
Two Weeks Lease of Two Printers and Maintenance Service from Dahill
Industries, Inc. for the Water Department, be continued for two
weeks.
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L-13757 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13757 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacant Lots & authorize the acquisition of two vacant lots and three single-family
Single-Family residences in conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham
Residential International Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3932 and
Properties for 4301); and find that the prices offered in the total amount of
Fort Worth $196,250.00 are just compensation for the acquisition of the five
Meacham properties, plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not
International to exceed $7,000.00, for a total cost of $203,250.00; and authorize
Airport Noise the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was
Mitigation the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Program adopted.
L-13758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacant Lot & authorize the acquisition of one vacant lot and four single-family
Single-Family residences in conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham
Residential International Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3932 and
Properties for 4301); and find that the prices offered in the total amount of
Fort Worth $158,950.00 are just compensation for the acquisition of the five
Meacham properties, plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not
International to exceed $5,000.00, for a total cost of $163,950.00; and authorize
Airport Noise the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was
Mitigation the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Program adopted.
L-13759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax- 13759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed approve the sale of one tax foreclosed property described as Lot
Property 21, Block 96, M. G. Ellis Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, for a total
purchase price of $1,892.50 to Neighborhood Housing Services of
Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc. in accordance with Section
34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (DOE 920); and accept one permanent
avigation easement described as Lot 21, Block 96, M. G. Ellis
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Neighborhood Housing
Services of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc. in the amount of
$1.00 for consideration; and authorize the City Manager to execute
the appropriate deed conveying the property to Neighborhood
Housing Services of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc. and
record the necessary documents. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacant Lots & authorize the acquisition of three vacant lots and one duplex
Duplex residence located on the West Side of Fort Worth in conjunction
Residential with the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation
Property Program (DOE 3932); and find that the prices offered in the total
amount of $109,070.00 are just compensation for the acquisition of
the four properties, plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated
amount not to exceed $3,500.00, for a total cost of $112,570.00; and
authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sanitary Sewer 13761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement, approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Drainage easement, one permanent drainage easement, and one permanent
Easement & water line easement described as A 565, M. Gilbert Survey, Tarrant
Water Line County, Texas, located east of Blue Mound Road and west of IH-
Easement 35W from Bank One, NA, Independent Executor for the Estate
Martha Parr for the Basswood Boulevard Project (DOE 4241)
needed for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining,
and reconstructing a storm drain line, a sanitary sewer line, and an
underground water line for the Basswood Boulevard Project, for a
total cost of$3.00.
Council Members Lane, Moss, Stevenson, and Davis disclosed that
they had a business relationship with Bank One.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2520 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15865 2520 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15866
Partial Street a) Adopt Ordinance No. 15865 (VA-001-019) vacating and
Right-of-Way extinguishing a triangular portion of West Terrell Avenue
Vacations right-of-way containing 4,058 square feet and a 20-foot by
(VA-001-019) 20-foot public open space easement situated in the William
(VA-003-025) Welch Survey, Abstract No. 1644, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said land;
the retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all
ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing an effective
date; and
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b) Adopt Ordinance No. 15866 (VA-003-025) vacating and
extinguishing a portion of Pruitt Street containing 6,575
square feet and two related 20-foot by 20-foot public open
space easements situated in the Harris Hospital Addition
Subdivision, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; providing
for reversion of fee in said land; the retainment of existing
utility easements; repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith; and providing an effective date.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19956 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15867 19956 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
William J.
Schultz, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,421,394.00 from the Water and
d/b/a Circle "C" Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; and
Construction
Company 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15867 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $1,421,394.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for
Sewer Main Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations
Contract 2004A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction
Company in the amount of $1,292,175.00 for Sewer Main
Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations Contract
2004A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19957 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15868 19957 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
EJES, Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $87,383.00 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $55,031.00, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $32,352.00; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15868 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $55,031.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $32,352.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
EJES, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2001 STM-J; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EJES, Inc. in the amount of $83,383.00 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001, STM-J.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19958 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Huitt-Zollars, 19958 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount of $41,637.00 for
reconstruction of pavement on Donnelly Avenue (Alamo Street to
Ashland Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19959 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15869 19959 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Omega
Contracting, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $97,451.80 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15869 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $97,451.80 from available
funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 28773 with Omega Contracting, Inc.
for Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Replacement
Contract 2001 STM-L; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3
to City Secretary Contract No. 28773 with Omega
Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $97,451.80 for additional
and increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $1,029,231.49.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19960 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Freese & 19960 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Nichols, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for construction phase services for the
Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Uprating Modifications,
Phase IB, for a total fee not to exceed $323,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19961 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Wade & 19961 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with Wade
& Associates, Inc. for the Main 286 and CDSL32T Drainage Areas
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and Improvements, thereby
increasing the amount of the agreement by $72,359.00, from
$1,297,796.00 to $1,370,155.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19962 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15870 19962 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Human Services awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Human
Services (TDHS) requesting up to $500,000.00 from their
Year 2004 Summer Food Service Program; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15870 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant
from the Texas Department of Human Services, for the
purpose of funding a contract with the Texas Department of
Human Services for the 2004 Summer Food Service
Program; and
3. Authorize the execution of a contract with TDHS for the 2004
Summer Food Service Program upon receipt of the grant;
and
4. Apply an indirect cost rate of 20.88 percent, which is the
most recently approved rate for this department, and apply
the new, approved rate when available.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19963 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15871 19963 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Department of
Housing & awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Community Affairs (TDHCA), requesting up to $100,000.00
Affairs from their Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the use of existing personnel, office equipment,
office space, and donated goods and services for the City's
in-kind match with an anticipated value of$100,000.00; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15871 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of$100,000.00 from available funds, and the City
to provide an in-kind grant match in the amount of
$100,000.00 for the purpose of funding a contract with the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
the Emergency Shelter Grant Program; and
4. Authorize the execution of a contract with TDHCA for the
Emergency Shelter Grant Program for the period September
1, 2004, through August 31, 2005.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19964 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jerome Plake & 19964 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sean Eoff approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for the
property located at 5925 Blackmore Avenue in the Ridglea/Como
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and find that the statements
set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Mr.
Jerome Plake and Mr. Sean Eoff are true and correct; and authorize
the City Manager to enter into the Tax Abatement Agreement with
Mr. Jerome Plake and Mr. Sean Eoff of Fort Worth in accordance
with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy
and Basic Incentives. Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, Stevenson, and
Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
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C-19965 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Steve Self 19965 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a
property located at 3019 Halbert Street owned by Steve Self in the
Handley Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and find that
the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Steve Self are true and correct; and authorize the
City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Steve
Self for 3019 Halbert Street in the Handley NEZ in accordance with
the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, Stevenson, and
Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
C-19966 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Bank of America 19966 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to establish a master lease financing
agreement with Bank of America.
Council Member Moss disclosed that he had a business
relationship with Bank of America.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19967 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stockyard 19967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Station Hotel, authorize the City Manager to execute the Tax Abatement
L.P. Agreement with Stockyards Station Hotel, L.P.; and find that the
statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Stockyards Station Hotel, L.P. are true and correct.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, Stevenson, and
Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
ZC-03-257 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
SP-03-038 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Corrigan
Properties, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 5000
South Hulen Street from "F" General Commercial to "PD/SU"
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-03-257 and Site Plan No. SP-03-038. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, #406,
representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
the zoning change, insured Council that there would be no
automobile sales lots, repair service or rental facilities, and all
business would be conducted indoors.
There being no one else 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
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-257 and Site Plan SP-03-038 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3036 was
Hearing adopted on January 20, 2004 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
January 22, 2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-266B It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15872 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-26613, Text Amendment concerning
Text Amendment reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. Mayor
Approved Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Randy Means Mr. Randy Means, 1941 Berkley Place, appeared before the City
Council and stated that basically as the ordinance was written he
was in favor, but that it did not go far enough as it did not include
those homeowners who would want to make improvements to their
property.
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, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-266B be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 15872
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 CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7,
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS", TO AMEND THE PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ALLOW RECONSTRUCTION
OF EXISTING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN SIDE AND REAR
SETBACKS; 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-03-270 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-001 Member Stevenson, that the application of Kendall Killian for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 4300 Gorman Street from
"CR" Low Density Multifamily to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "CR" Low Density Multifamily plus
leasing office and no signage allowed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
270 and Site Plan No. SP-04-001, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-274 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-005 Member Stevenson, that the application of Shafi Mohammed Munaf
Continued until for a change in zoning of property located in 1608 and 1616
March 11, 2004 Hemphill Street, 713 West Maddox Avenue from "C" Medium
Density Multifamily and "F" General Commercial to "PD/MU-1"
Planned Development for Low Intensity Mixed-Use and pole sign to
be replaced with monument sign, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-274 and
Site Plan No. SP-04-005, be continued until March 11, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-276 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, #406,
SP-03-042 representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
Approved the zoning change and insured Council that there would be no
Dennis Hopkins automobile repair service and stated that only detailing work would
be performed within the existing building.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of B. & J. Obaid for a change in
zoning of property located at 2713 Mansfield Highway from "A-5"
One-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus new and used automobile sales
with no automobile repair, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-276 and Site
Plan No. SP-03-042, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-285 Ms. Susan Mead, representing Rail Ranch, appeared before
SP-03-049 Council and requested that under Exhibit A, Permitted PD Uses,
Approved Mini Warehouses, Automotive Repair; Paint and Body Shop,
Susan Mead Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sales/Svc.; Vehicle Sales or Rental,
Including Automobiles, Motorcycles, Boats or Trailers; and Vehicle
Steam Cleaning be deleted from the list.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Triwest Enterprises for a
change in zoning of property located at 9100 block of Old Decatur
Road from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for one-family residential development with 40-foot
lots and 5-foot side yards, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-285 and Site
Plan No. SP-03-049, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-292 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Rail Properties for a change
in zoning of property located south of Dutch Branch Road, east of
Harris Parkway, north of Alta Mesa Boulevard and west of Park
Palisades from "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "O-M" Office
Midrise to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for "G"
Intensive Commercial development standards and all uses
permitted in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus additional uses
and 1:2 residential proximity slop with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-292, be approved as
amended, with the caveat that any service station use to allow
repair be inside of the building, no outside vehicle storage, and site
plan be approved before the building permit was issued. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-294 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15873 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-294, Text Amendment concerning
Text Amendment Conservation Overlay 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 Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-294 be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 15873
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,
"CONSERVATION ("CD") OVERLAY DISTRICT" TO ADD
ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE CREATION OF A
CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT; 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.
ZC-03-297 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth-Trail Ridge, Ltd.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 10900 block of
Chapin Road from "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-297, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-309 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 20,
Continued for 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Timberwood, Inc.
One Week for a 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. 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 Timberwood, Inc., Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-309 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-311 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
Approved 2004, continued the hearing of the application of PBK Joint Venture
for a change in zoning of property located north of Highway 287 on
Harmon Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, "I"
Light Industrial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
purchaser, appeared in favor of Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-311 and
requested the following limitations:
a) Track C be zoned "PD/E" and that when it is platted and
subdivided that there be 20-foot landscape buffers along
the public roadway; and
b) The 6.32 acre tract shown on Exhibit "A" be left "AG"
Agricultural in the northwest corner being cut-off by the
future Heritage Trace; and
c) Tract C, Parcel C3, be downsized to "PD/E" with the
requirement there be a 20-foot landscape strip along the
southern property line adjacent to a proposed roadway;
and
d) Tract C2 be zoned "PD/E" with a 20-foot landscape strip
installed along the northern and southern property line
adjacent to a proposed public roadway.
{A copy of this letter in its entirety is made a part of the Council
Proceedings File of this date.}
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and advised Council that the proper motion relative to
the portion of the Gas Well Tract would be to accept the withdrawal
without prejudice.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of PBK Joint Venture for a change in zoning of
property located north of Highway 287 on Harmon Road, Council
Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-311 be approved as
amended and that the portion involving the Gas Well Tract
withdrawal be accepted without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-001 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued until Member Davis, that the application of Van-Tex Properties, L.P. for a
March 11, 2004 change in zoning of property located in the 8400 block of Oak
Grove Road from "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-001, be continued until March 11, 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-002 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, #406,
Approved representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
Dennis Hopkins the zoning change.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Southwest Land
Investment Partnership, Ltd. for a change in zoning of property
located in 7401, 7425 and 7451 Ederville Road from "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial to "R2" Townhouses/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-002, be approved.
Council Member Haskin expressed opposition to the approval of
Zoning Docket ZC-04-002, stating that there was no development
plan, no site plan, and they appear to be apartment units rather that
townhomes and stated that the area was already saturated with
apartments.
Dave West Mr. Dave West, 1725 Vinewood, appeared and expressed
opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-04-002.
Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Southwest Land
Investment Partnership, Ltd. for a change in zoning of property
located in 7401, 7425 and 7451 Ederville Road from "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial to "R2" Townhouses/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-002, be continued for one month. The motion failed by
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Haskin and Davis
NOES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, and
Stevenson
ABSENT: None
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The original motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-003 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied without Member Davis, that the application of Centex Homes for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located in the 5000 block of Old Decatur Road
from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-003, be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-004 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-002 Member Davis, that the application of Tyson Building Corporation
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 7200 West Vickery
Boulevard from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General
Commercial Restricted plus expansion of existing contractor's
storage yard, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-004 and Site Plan No. SP-
04-002, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-005 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Larry Vance and Simmons
Flyn for a change in zoning of property located at 112 North
Riverside Drive from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus auto glass repair, no more than
2,224 square feet of the building to be used for auto glass repair,
no outdoor storage, display or service, with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-005, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and stated that it was the intention of Boniuk Interests,
Inc. to retain the existing zoning of "E" Neighborhood Commercial.
ZC-04-007 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Boniuk Interests, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 8600 Camp Bowie
Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for sports bar and pool tables,
and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
007, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-008 Ms. Diane Roberts, 5531 MacArthur Drive, appeared before the City
Approved Council and advised that the parking area did include landscaping.
Diane Roberts
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Greater St. Mark Missionary
Baptist Church for a change in zoning of property located in 1709,
1717, 1721, 1725, 1733 Liberty Street and 5155, 5151, 5113 and 5109
Willie Street from "B" Two-Family to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-008, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-009 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of properties located in 1101,
1108 and 1110 Cold Springs Road; 1102, 1106, 1108, 1109 and 1110
Nowlin Street; 1004, 1005, 1009, 1011, 1015, 1016, 1101, 1102, 1105,
1108, 1109, 1110 and 1114 Garvey Street from "I" Light Industrial
and "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the Planning
Department staff for all of the work they put forth on this project.
ZC-04-011 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-004 Member Stevenson, that the application of Chris Chappell for a
Approved change in zoning of property located in 4605 and 4605 1/2
Benbrook Highway from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F"
General Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus a small
animal facility with outdoor exercise area, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-011 and Site Plan No. SP-04-004, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-014 Mr. W. J. Shepherd, Jr., P. O. Box 334, Burleson, Texas, applicant
Approved for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-014, appeared before Council in
W. J. Shepherd support of the zoning application. He stated that the "E"
Commercial was necessary because a convenience store was
planned for a portion of the property.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Black Thistle/Cowtown
Materials, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 100
block of Garden Acres Drive from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-014, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-015 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Will A. Courtney, Trustee for
a change in zoning of property located in the 8000 block of Wagley
Robertson Road from "A-5" One-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-015, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-016 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Chevron USA, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 5601 Crowley Road from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/FR" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted,
no cyclone fence allowed, and waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-016, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-020 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/ Member Davis, that the application of Virginia M. Purcell/Diane
Continued Purcell Dean/Elizabeth A. Potter for a change in zoning of property
"PD/SU until located in the 400-500 block of FM 1187 from "E" Neighborhood
March 11, 2004 Commercial, "O-M" Office Midrise, "C" Medium Density Multifamily
and "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-
Family, "C" Medium Density Multifamily, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
020 be approved and that the portion for "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial except tattoo parlors and pawn shops and waiver of
site plan be continued until March 11, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-265 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
Continued until 2004, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-265, Text
March 11, 2004 Amendment regulating fences. 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 Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
265 be continued until March 11, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-287 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Returned to City Member Silcox, that the application of Gaylord Vany for a change
Zoning in zoning of property located at 1245 East Seminary Drive from
Commission "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial
Restricted and continued use of automobile repair with outside tire
storage and outside tire repair and waiver of site plan requested,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-287, be returned to City Zoning
Commission for further consideration. (See letter of appeal.) The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-313 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-003 Member Silcox, that the application of Eagle One Engineers, Inc.
Set for Special for a change in zoning of property located in 7100 block of Eagle
Hearing Ranch Boulevard from "PD-358" and "R2" Zero Lot Line/Cluster
Residential to "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for "AR" One-Family Restricted
standards with 5-foot side yards, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-313 and
Site Plan No. SP-04-003, be set for a Special Hearing on March 11,
2004. (See letter of appeal.) The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-006 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of A & M Heritage, LLC for a
change in zoning of property located at 4429 Rosedale Street from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-006, be denied. (See letter of
appeal.) 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 Davis 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. 15874
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.
Citizen Messer G. B. Kidwell, 6908 Kingsley Drive; Fred Cantu, 2141
Presentations Pembroke Drive; and Jerry Brown, 9521 South Freeway, appeared
G. B. Kidwell before Council and presented letters from business
Fred Cantu owners/operators on the South Freeway who were concerned with
Jerry Brown the "Clustering" of sexually oriented facilities in their business
area and suggested proposed revisions to the Sexually Oriented
Business Ordinances.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:22 p.m.
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