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MARCH 11, 2004
Date & Time On the 11th day of March, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:02 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; Acting City Secretary Sylvia
Glover. With more than a quorum present, the following business
was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Roderick Miles, Campus Drive
United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2,
2004, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for American
Presentations Red Cross Month to Mr. Kenneth Jones, Chairman.
Council Members Davis and Haskin presented a Proclamation for
2004 Fort Worth Outstanding Women's Day to Kathleen Hicks,
Chair of the Fort Worth Commission for Women.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Black
Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.
Mr. Dan Couture, Tarrant County Regional Vice President, and Mr.
Gavin Staples, Fort Worth Community Manager, for Choice Homes
of Arlington presented Mr. Randle Harwood and Cindy Brooks of
the Parks and Community Services Department with a
commemorative plaque and a $1,000.00 donation for the Kids
Summer Day Camp.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief announced that several Council Members attended
the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. and discussed
various issues regarding economic development, Carswell Joint
Naval Reserve Base, mobility and transportation issues relative to
the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that the City was awarded
a trophy for its Cultural Diversity program for cities over 400,000 in
population by the National Black Caucus.
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Council Member Silcox announced that the Bond Package was
approved one month ago and was a website was created that listed
all the projects. He stated that citizens could look for a particular
project and find out status and added that the system was very
user-friendly.
Council Member Lane announced that there would be an airshow
at the Joint Naval Reserve Base and urged everyone to attend and
show their support. He further stated that he was glad to see
former Council Member Louis Zapata had recouperated from his
illness.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he attended the BRAC Committee
meeting at NASA and that he felt that the meeting went extremely
well.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that there would be a free
gospel concert Saturday, March 13, 2004 at East St. Paul Baptist
Church, 5300 Oakland, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Moncrief recognized Cub Scouts and Webelos from Den 5
and Pack 434 of North Richland Hills, who were attending the
Council meeting working on their citizenship badge. Each member
was presented with a City pin.
Withdrawn from Council Member Picht requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-14290 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14291 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-19985 be continued until April 13, 2004.
Staff
Council Member Stevenson requested that Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-228 and SP-03-037 be continued until March 23, 2004.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
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Appointments Council Member Haskin advised Council that the Government and
Neighborhood Resources Committee appointed James Fender and
Kenneth Moczulski as members of the Downtown Design and
Review Committee instead of alternate members, effective March
11, 2004, and with a term of office expiring October 1, 2005.
C.P. #238 There was presented Council Proposal No. 238 proposing that the
Continued for City Council rename Houston Street to Albert E. Chew Drive
Two Weeks requested by Shiloh Baptist Church. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the proposal be
continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
C.P. #240 There was presented Council Proposal No. 240 proposing that the
Continued for City Council waive the Zoning Application Fee for Cathedral of
Two Weeks Faith Church of God in Christ, 5500 House-Anderson Road.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the proposal be continued for two weeks.
The motion carried unanimously.
C.P. #241 There was presented Council Proposal No. 241 proposing that the
Moratorium on City Council instruct City staff not to issue zoning citations for
Enforcement of residential carports for an additional 60 days; and instruct City
Regulations on staff not to accept requests for variances from the zoning
Residential ordinance for carports for an additional 60 days, with the
Carports understanding that no citations will be issued for such carports
pending consideration by the City Council of amendments to the
zoning ordinance concerning carports; and upon request and
concurrence of the applicant, instruct City staff to seek a
continuance for an additional 60 days of requests for variances
from the zoning ordinance for carports that are currently pending
before the Board of Adjustment, with the understanding that no
citations will be issued for such carports pending consideration by
the City Council of amendments to the zoning ordinance
concerning carports. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1404 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1404 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.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of January 27, 2004,
continued the public hearing concerning the 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 closed, and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14228 as follows:
G-14228 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
(Revised) 14228 (Revised), dated January 27, 2004, from the City Manager
Continued to recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to the
April 13, 2004 Subdivision 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.
Joe Howell Mr. Joe Howell, 9285 Huntington Sq., North Richland Hills,
representing the Greater Fort Worth Homeowner's Association,
appeared before Council in support of the amendment. He stated
that the association supported the Development Standard Task
Force's recommendation to eliminate the developer's financial
guarantee for the installation of sidewalks on residential lots and
require installation of sidewalks by the homebuilder concurrently
with home construction. He added that financial guarantees were
presently being held indefinitely and thereby placed a strain on the
developer. He also requested that Council consider the placement
of a timeframe in which to have the sidewalks installed.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing concerning amendments to the Subdivision
Ordinance, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing and Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14228 be continued until April 13,
2004. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14287 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Professional 14287 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
Contract with contract with the ETC Institute for the design, administration,
ETC Institute for execution and analysis of a survey of Fort Worth citizens' attitudes,
2004 City of Fort opinions and preferences regarding the quality, desired quantity
Worth Citizen and priority of City services, at a cost not to exceed $46,040.00. It
Survey was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-14288 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15903 14288 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Accept Cowtown accept donations totaling $39,410.00 for the Cowtown Brush Up
Brush Up project; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15903 increasing
Project estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
Contributions the amount of $39,410.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the Cowtown Brush Up Paint Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14289 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3053 14289 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File a Lawsuit authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against Salvador
against Salvador Garcia, Daniel L. Lance, Edward Wesley Lee, and John Travis
Garcia, Daniel L. Scholeman; and adopt Resolution No. 3053 authorizing the City
Lance, Edward Attorney to file a lawsuit to recover overpayments made to
Wesley Lee, & Salvador Garcia, Daniel L. Lance, Edward Wesley Lee and John
John Travis Travis Scholeman. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Scholeman the recommendation be adopted.
G-14290 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15904 14290 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
FY2003 Year adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15904 increasing
End Budget appropriations in the General Fund by $6,783,612.00 and
Adjustments decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by
the same amount for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2003 Year
End Budget Adjustments.
Council Picht stated that Page 2 of the Discussion section of the
M&C, second paragraph under the heading "Transfers Out",
needed to be amended to correct that revenue collections were
slightly "over" budget versus "under" budget as reflected.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14290 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14291 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15905 14291 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Application of consider and adopt the findings and opinions of the City staff as
Shooting Star presented; and find that the public necessity and convenience
Limousines, LLC require the operation of six (6) limousines upon the City streets,
to Operate Six alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 15905 granting
Limousines to Shooting Star Limousines, LLC, the privilege to use the streets,
alleys and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its
limousine business, which shall consist of the operation of six
limousines for a period beginning on March 16, 2004, and ending
on March 15, 2009; specifying the terms and conditions of the
grant; providing a severability clause; making this ordinance
cumulative of all ordinances; providing for written acceptance by
Shooting Star Limousine, LLC; and providing for an effective date.
City Manager Jackson advised Council that the ordinance needed
to be amended to reflect the correct beginning and ending dates of
"March 15, 2004 and March 14, 2009" and not "March 16, 2004 and
March 15, 2009."
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14291 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reduce Pet 14292 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Registration Tag continue support of annual low cost rabies vaccination clinics in
Fee for Low Cost Community Development Block Grant target areas and other low-
Rabies income areas of the City by reducing the Public Health
Vaccination Department's pet registration tag fee during FY2003-2004 from
Clinics $7.00, to $4.00, for these vaccination clinics. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14293 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15906 14293 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sale of Water & adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15906 increasing estimated
Sewer Revenue receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Project
Bonds, Series Fund in the amount of $50,800,000.00 from the sale of Revenue
2004 for Water Bonds, Series 2004 for the purpose funding water and sewer
and Sewer infrastructure. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Infrastructure recommendation be adopted.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, MT-04-001, to realign and reclassify Hemphill
Street and McAlister Road, south of FM1187. 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,
called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14294
as follows:
G-14294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Realignment & 14294 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reclassification adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan,
of Hemphill St. & MT-04-001, to realign and reclassify Hemphill Street and McAlister
McAlister Rd., Road, south of FM1187.
South of FM 1187
(MT-04-001) There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the
Master Thoroughfare Plan, MT-04-001, to realign and reclassify
Hemphill Street and McAlister Road, south of FM1187, Council
Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14294 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-9929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Diesel Fuel 9929 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement for diesel fuel with primary
and secondary vendors for the City of Fort Worth and
Interlocal Agreements with various Dallas/Fort Worth
metropolitan area governmental entitles. Prices will be
based on the overall low bid of the Dallas Metro Texas OPIS
(Oil Price Information Service) Daily Net Average Price per
gallon, sent at 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time for the day
the fuel is delivered. Payment is due 30 days from the date
the invoice is received, the City takes ownership at the
City's storage tank, and freight is not charged; and
2. Authorize the primary award for diesel fuel to Martin Eagle
Oil Company, and the secondary award to Lucky Lady Oil
Company; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Interlocal Purchase
Agreements with various Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan
area governmental entities, as requested, based on the
same prices, terms and conditions of the original
agreement; and
4. Authorize this agreement to begin March 9, 2004, and expire
March 8, 2005, with options to renew for three additional
one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13772 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Utility Easement 13772 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
& Construction approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement and one
Easement temporary construction easement described as portion of Lots 21
and 22, and Lots 14 through 22, Block V, Daggetts Addition from
Tarrant County College District for property located at the
northwest corner of Throckmorton Street and Fifteenth Street (DOE
4007) necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, and
repair of water and sanitary sewer lines in preparation for
realignment of the Throckmorton Street and Lancaster Avenue
intersection for a total cost of $20.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13773 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13773 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with
Blake Picquet Blake Picquet, an individual, for T-Hangar Unit 24S-6 at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13774 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Access 13774 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a five (5) year extension to
Fort Worth the Access Agreement, and continue to waive the access fees, for
Vintage Flying the Fort Worth Vintage Flying Museum, Inc. at Fort Worth Meacham
Museum, Inc. International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2522 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2522
Ord. #15907 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Vacate Portion of Ordinance No. 15907 vacating and extinguishing a portion of West
West View View Avenue Right-of-Way containing 695 square feet situated in Lots
Avenue, Adjacent 1-R and 2-R, Block 6, Trinity Heights Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant
to Lots 1-R & 2-R, County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said land; the
Block 6, Trinity retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances in
Heights Addition conflict herewith; and providing an effective date. It was the
(VA-03-027) consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19985 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued to Communication No. C-19985, Interlocal Agreement with the Fort
April 13, 2004 Worth Transportation Authority for the City to provide street
maintenance services, be continued until April 13, 2004.
C-19989 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19989
Women's Second from the City Manager recommending that the City Council reallocate
Chance, Inc. $20,000.00 out of 2003 Home Affordable Housing Development Fund
to complete the rehabilitation and renovation of Women's Second
Chance, Inc.'s Parkdale Avenue Transitional Housing project; and
authorize the City Manager to amend City Secretary Contract No.
25738 with Women's Second Chance, Inc., and to further amend,
renew or extend such contract as necessary to complete the project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19990 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19990
Ord. #15908 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
Jackson the transfer of $399,202.75 from the Water and Sewer fund to the
Construction, Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $136,318.00, and the
Ltd. Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $262,884.75; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 15908 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$136,318.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$262,884.75 from available funds for the purpose of funding and
award of contract to Jackson Construction, Ltd., for Lancaster
Avenue water main and sanitary sewer main improvements (TxDOT
right-of-way to Lamar Street and on Throckmorton Street from 13th
Street to Lancaster Avenue), Unit II; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Jackson Construction, Ltd. in the amount of
$356,302.75 for Lancaster Avenue water main and sanitary sewer main
improvements (TxDOT right-of-way to Lamar Street and on
Throckmorton Street from 13th Street to Lancaster Avenue), Unit II. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19991 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
S. J. Louis 19991 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S. J. Louis
Texas Ltd., LLP Construction of Texas Ltd., LLP in the amount of $1,430,385.15 for
the construction of a 16-inch water line along North Tarrant County
Parkway from IH-35W to Park Vista Boulevard. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19992 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15909 19992 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
American authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with American
Environmental Environmental Specialties, Inc. for asbestos abatement services of
Specialties, Inc. Hangar 11N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
approve the transfer of $36,425.00 in undesignated funds in the
Environmental Management Fund to the Environmental
Management Project Fund; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
15909 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Fund in the amount of $36,425.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with
American Environmental Specialties for asbestos abatement
service of Hangar 11 North at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19993 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Benbrook 19993 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Benbrook for the design and construction of the Walnut
Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19994 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15910 19994 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
U.S. Fish & adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15910 increasing estimated
Wildlife Service receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Golf Fund in the
amount of $5,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for
restoration of native grassland and riparian habitat at Rockwood
Golf Course; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in an amount not to
exceed $5,000.00 for restoration of native grassland and riparian
habitat at Rockwood Golf Course. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19995 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Charles W. 19995 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Evans authorize the City Manager to enter into a seven-month contract
agreement with Charles W. Evans for personal services involving
consultation with the City of Fort Worth, and representation of the
City before the state legislature, state agencies, and the Office of
the Governor; and approve a term for the recommended contract
from March 1, 2004, to September 30, 2004, with a one-year option
to renew at the same terms and conditions. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3044 was
Hearing adopted on February 17, 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
February 20, 2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-228 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-037 Member Silcox, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
Continued until for a change in zoning of property located in the 3600-3700 blocks
March 23, 2004 of Birchman Avenue from "PD-449" Planned Development for
church and parking and "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" for all uses
allowed in "B" Two-Family plus church related expansion and
parking, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-228 and Site Plan No. SP-03-037,
be continued until March 23, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-274 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 10,
SP-04-005 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Shafi Mohammed
Approved Munaf for a change in zoning of property located at 1608 and 1616
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. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Shafi Mohammed Munaf, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-274
and Site Plan No. SP-04-005 be approved, as amended, by placing
a six foot height limitation, no signage in the window of the retail
space, and a gate to be constructed around the dumpster on the
area facing Maddox. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-286A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 27,
Continued until 2004, continued the hearing of the Text Amendment concerning
March 23, 2004 parking lot design standards, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286A.
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 Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-286A be continued until March 23, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-286C It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15911 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286C, Text Amendment concerning
Text Amendment parking requirements in the "A-5" One-Family District and parking
Approved requirements for certain multifamily, commercial and institutional
uses. 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 Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-286C be approved, and
the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15911
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, AMENDING SECTION 4.705 TO REQUIRE
TWO PARKING SPACES BEHIND THE FRONT BUILDING LINE FOR
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE "A-5" ONE-FAMILY DISTRICT;
AMENDING SECTION 6.201 TO REVISE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, PLACES OF WORSHIP,
SCHOOLS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES, OFFICES,
RESTAURANTS, WALKUP BUSINESSES, THEATERS AND PLACES
FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY; 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-03-2861 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Continued until for Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-2861, Text Amendment increasing
May 11, 2004 maximum permitted lot coverage in the "A-5" One-Family District.
Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Randell Means Mr. Randell Means, 1941 Berkeley Place, appeared before Council
and expressed opposition to Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-2861. He
stated that he was concerned about the density of the structure,
and advised Council that the character of the neighborhood was
being eroded.
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 Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-2861 be continued until May 11, 2004.
ZC-03-295 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
Delayed until 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Dorcas E. Benson
End of Meeting for a 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. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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Council Member Davis requested that Council be provided with
additional information relative to this project.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Dorcas E. Benson, Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-295 be delayed until the end of the meeting. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-322 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
Continued until 2004, continued the hearing of the Text Amendment regulating
April 13, 2004 home occupations, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-322. 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 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-322 be continued until April 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-001 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 10,
Approved 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Van-Tex
Properties, L.P. for a change in the 8400 block of Oak Grove Road
from "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-001. 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 Van-Tex Properties, L.P., Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
001 be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-018 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Country Day
School, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 4200
Country Day Lane from "CF" Community Facilities and "A-5" One-
Family to "PD/E" Planned Development/Specific Use for uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial, with exceptions, plus health or
recreation club and college or university (site plan required); and
"PD/G" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G"
Intensive Commercial, with exceptions (waiver of site plan
recommended), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-018, be approved as
amended to include site plan required. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-020 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 10,
Approved 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Virginia M.
Purcell/Diane Purcell Dean/Elizabeth A. Potter for a change in the
400-500 block of FM 1187 from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and
"O-M" Office Midrise to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "FR" Restricted Commercial except tattoo
parlors and pawn shops and waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-020. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, representing the applicant, appeared before
Council and requested favorable consideration. He stated that the
preliminary plat would be the final plat.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Virginia M. Purcell/Diane Purcell
Dean/Elizabeth A. Potter, Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-020 be approved. The
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-04-025 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Glenn and Patricia
Polenz for a change in zoning of property located at 2424 College
Avenue from "A-5/DD" One-Family/Demolition Delay to "A-5/HC"
One-Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-025, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-026 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 17,
Approved 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Gerald P.
Gumbert for a change in zoning of property located at 2440 Lofton
Terrace from "A-5" One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic
and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-026. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Gerald P. Gumbert, Council Member Davis made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-026 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-027 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of John D. Angle and Joel
Burns for a change in zoning of property located at 2420 South
Adams Street from "A-5/DD" One-Family/Demolition Delay to "A-
5/HC" One-Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-027, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-028 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Stephen D. and Sharon
S. Clyde for a change in zoning of property located 2425 South
Adams Street from "A-5" One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-
Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
028, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-029 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15912 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-029, Text Amendment allowing three
Text Amendment mobile vending units at large grocery stores with special exception
Approved approval by the Board of Adjustment. 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 Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-029 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15912
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 SECTION 5.406.C.15 TO
ALLOW THREE MOBILE VENDING UNITS AT LARGE GROCERY
STORES WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL BY THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-032 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill for
a change in zoning of property located at 715 Pennsylvania Avenue
from "MU-1/DD" Low Intensity Mixed-Use/Demolition Delay to "MU-
1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket ZC-04-032, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-036 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
SP-04-008 applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Approved change. He stated that the builder would build in four phases
Jim Schell instead of all at once.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of R/D LPC II., LTD for a change
in zoning of property located in the 3600 block of River Bend from
"A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for condominium quadplexes, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-036 and
Site Plan No. SP-04-008, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
SP-04-010 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Ricky Seely for a change in
zoning of property located 4008 and 4012 Ohio Garden Road for a
site plan for a Recreational Vehicle Park (See ZC-03-209), Zoning
Docket No. SP-04-010, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Reconsider Council Member Davis requested that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-032
ZC-04-032 be reconsidered at this time. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-032 Council Member Davis stated that this property was located in
Approved District 9 instead of District 8 and that there was a historical house
on the aerial shot that was provided in the zoning book.
Mr. Fernando Costa, Director of Planning, appeared before Council
and stated that this was a vacant lot as the house had been
demolished.
Mayor Pro tempore Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill for
a change in zoning of property located at 715 Pennsylvania Avenue
from "MU-1/DD" Low Intensity Mixed-Use/Demolition Delay to "MU-
1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket ZC-04-032, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-265 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 10,
Continued until 2004, continued the hearing of the Text Amendment regulating
April 13, 2004 fences, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-265. 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 Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-265 be continued until April 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-284 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-047 Member Stevenson, that the application of Waste Management of
Denied With Texas, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 3700
Prejudice block of Linkcrest Drive from "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a refuse transfer station,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-284 and Site Plan No. SP-03-047, be
denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-013 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
Returned to City applicant, appeared before Council and advised Council of the
Zoning situation of Mr. Renfro and requested that the Zoning case be
Commission for returned the City Commission for rehearing.
Rehearing
Jim Schell Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Rolling Hills Property
Limited Partnership for a change in zoning of property located in
the 7300-7400 blocks of McCart Avenue from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted (see Letter of
Appeal), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-013, be returned to the City
Zoning Commission for rehearing. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-023 Mr. Bob Riley appeared before Council and advised them that since
Denied Without no appeal letter was filed on Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-023, the only
Prejudice choices would be to deny with or without prejudice. He also
informed Council that the application fee would have to be paid to
file the application again, and if Council wanted to waive the fee,
that he would be reimbursed the fee.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Randy and Ronny Ruiz for a
change in zoning of property located at 3029 NE 28th Street from
"B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR"
General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-023, be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-024 Ms. Gale Cupp, 9225 Heron, representing the South Lake Worth
Denied without Neighborhood Association, appeared and expressed opposition to
Prejudice the encroachment of any further encroachment of commercial
Gale Cupp zoning into the community.
Mark Rosenfield Mr. Mark Rosenfield, 2404 Indian Cove, and Mr. James Quave, 1620
James Quave Las Vegas Trail North, appeared in opposition to the denial of
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-024.
Mr. Bob Riley appeared before Council and advised them that since
an appeal letter was filed on Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-024, the
Council could either send the case back for rehearing, set for a
special hearing, or deny the zoning case.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of James R. Quave for a change
in zoning of property located at 1700 Las Vegas Trail North from
"A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus miniwarehouse
with on-site living quarters and waiver of site plan requested (see
Letter of Appeal), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-024, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-313 Mr. Mark Donohue, 8101 Boat Club Road, appeared before Council
SP-04-003 and expressed opposition to the denial of zoning Docket No. ZC-
Returned to City 03-313 and SP-04-003. He clarified the position of the applicant
Zoning and stated that they were willing to not allow alcohol sales and no
Commission for auto repairs.
Rehearing
Mark Donohue
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Eagle One Engineers, Inc. for
a change in zoning of property located in the 7100 block of Eagle
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 returned to the City Zoning
Commission for rehearing. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-295 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 13,
Approved 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Dorcas E. Benson
for a 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. 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 recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance
No. 13896, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed and that the
following ordinance be adopted with amendments as follows:
Homes would have a 30-foot minimum entry and be
1,800 to 3,300 square feet. Masonry brick construction
would be 100 percent coverage on one-story homes and
70 percent coverage on two story homes (the remaining
coverage would be a masonry material such as stone,
stucco, or Hardi-board siding); roof composition would
be of 30-year Architectural/Dimensional Grade Shingle;
and waiver of site plan.
ORDINANCE NO. 15913
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.
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Citizen Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, appeared before the
Presentations City Council and stated that the businesses located in the homes
were the individuals' sanctuary and their own privacy and
requested that Council not regulate home businesses.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:53 p.m.
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