HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/07/13-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J U LY 13, 2004
Date & Time On the 13th day of July, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:11 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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde
Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia
Glover. Council Member Jim Lane was absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Evangelist M. Schultz, Milk & Honey
Ministries.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 2004, were
approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Jane Schlansker, President of Fort Worth Sister Cities
Presentations International introduced Mr. Masashi Oguma, Nagaoka, Japan City
Council Chairman and the visiting delegation from Israel.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief recognized Boy Scout Perry Ginsberg from Boy
Scout Troop No. 350 who was attending the Council meeting to
learn about City government.
Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to the Parks and
Community Services staff for all their efforts July 10, 2004 when
Fort Worth hosted the U.S. Olympic Women's Softball team double-
header game. She stated that it was a very successful event.
Council Member Stevenson extended best wishes to Perry
Ginsberg on his Boy Scout endeavors. He added that his
grandson recently achieved Eagle Scout.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
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tempore McCloud, that the following individuals be appointed to
the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission effective July 13,
2004 and with terms expiring as indicated:
Moujahed Bakhach October 1, 2005
Grace E. Naji' October 1, 2005
Linda Garcia October 1, 2004
OCS-1247 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1247 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16032 14423 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend and adopt Ordinance No. 16032 amending Chapter 17, "Human
Revise Chapter Relations," Article II "Human Relations Commission," Article III
17, Articles II "Discrimination," Division 2 "Places of Public Accommodation,"
and III, to Reflect Division 3 "Employment Practice," and Division 4 "Fair Housing"
Organizational of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to
Changes from reflect the organizational changes resulting from the creation of
Community Community Relations Department; providing updated language to
Relations references to state law. It was the consensus of the City Council
Department that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16033 14424 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Community authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a
Emergency Community Emergency Response Team grant in the amount of
Response Team $9,942.00 from the Texas Association of Regional Councils; and
Grant from adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16033 increasing estimated
Texas receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
Association of $9,942.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas
Regional Association of Regional Councils, for the purpose of funding a
Councils Community Emergency Response Team. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
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Ord. #16034 14425 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Transfer Funds adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16034 increasing estimated
to Domestic receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Assault amount of $11,330.00 from available funds for the purpose of
Response Team funding the Domestic Assault Response Team project, and
Project authorize the transfer of $11,330.00 from the Special Trust Fund to
replace $11,330.00 in ineligible in-kind expenditures for the
Domestic Assault Response Team project. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16035 14426 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Consider consider and adopt the findings and opinions of the City Staff; find
Application that the public necessity and convenience require the operation of
Submitted by two pedicabs upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and
Hot Wheels adopt Ordinance No. 16035 granting to Hot Wheels Pedicabs the
Pedicabs to privilege to use the streets, alleys and public thoroughfares of the
Operate Two City in the conduct of its pedicab business, which shall consist of
Pedicabs within the operation of two pedicabs for a period beginning on July 14,
the City 2004 and ending on July 13, 2009; specifying the terms and
conditions of the grant; providing a severability clause; providing
for written acceptance by All About Town Pedicabs, L.L.C. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Authorize Water 14427 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
and Sewer authorize the provision of water and sewer services to 6017
Services to 6017 Longhorn Lane located outside the city limits of the City of Fort
Longhorn Lane Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Outside City recommendation be adopted.
Limits
G-14428 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 14428 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of authorize the temporary closure of McClure Street immediately
McClure Street north of Butler Street for a period of 60 days. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14429 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
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Accept Donation 14429 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Storage accept the donation of six storage buildings from the Home Depot,
Buildings to Inc. to the Animal Care and Control Center. Council Member Davis
Animal Care and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Control Center recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to Mr. Jim Leveritt,
a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, who actually
came up with this idea.
G-14430 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Authorize 14430 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Rezoning authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of certain properties
Properties located south of Camp Bowie Boulevard, west of Lake Como Park,
Located South north of Vickery Boulevard and east of Bryant Irvin Road in
of Camp Bowie accordance with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan.
Blvd., West of
Lake Como Mr. George Barnes, 5317 Bonnell, appeared before Council in
Park, North of support of this issue and requested that Council postpone the vote
Vickery Blvd. until three addresses could be verified and included in the
and East of rezoning.
Bryant Irvin Rd.
George Barnes Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted
subject to verification of the addresses. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14431 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16036 14431 from the City Manager recommending that if the City Council
Adopt approves Mayor and Council Communication G-14430, the City
Moratorium of Council adopt Ordinance No. 16036 adopting a moratorium on
Acceptance of acceptance of preliminary plats, unified residential development
Applications for site plans, applications for building permits, certificates of
Development of occupancy and other development permits for certain properties
South Camp located South Camp Bowie Boulevard, west of Lake Como Park,
Bowie Blvd., north of Vickery Boulevard and east of Bryant Irvin Road, except
West of lake for development permits consistent with "A-5" One-Family
Park, North of Residential Zoning, pending consideration of rezoning of such
Vickery Blvd. properties; establishing an appeals procedure. Council Member
and East of Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Bryant Irvin Rd. McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation to all members
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of the Como Community for all their hard work on this issue.
L-13861 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13861 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as portion of
Temporary Tract 11, John Baugh Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Ana
Construction Yulisa Arrendondo for property located at 890 North Houston
Easement Street north of the Central Business District (DOE 4296), necessary
for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the
sanitary sewer main M-1-1-1, Phase II for $700.00 plus closing
costs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13862 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13862 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as Lot 1, Block B, Texas Star Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas from the City of Euless for property located on
South Pipeline Road (DOE 4003), needed for future development
and sewer services for the Texas Star Addition for a cost of $1.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13863 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13863 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as part of Lot
Temporary 8, Block 3, B. Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas from Pondt
Construction Management Company, Inc. for property located in east Fort Worth
Easement for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295),
for a total cost of $4,700.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13864 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13864 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of five permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as A-1251, G.W. Parker Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas from Hillwood Saratoga, L.P. for property located
west of Alta Vista Road, south of Keller Haslet Road (DOE 4464),
needed for sewer service for the Saratoga subdivision
development. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2535 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
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Heard With 2535 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Zoning Docket institute limited purpose annexation and adopt an ordinance
No. ZC-04-99 annexing approximately 277.33 acres of land situated in Tarrant
County, Texas, owned by Edwards Geren Limited, for limited
purposes and adopt a regulatory plan for the area. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2535 be
heard with Zoning Docket No. PZ-04-099 its associated zoning
case. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Heard After 20110 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Zoning Docket consider the request of Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.P. and WJC
No. ZC-04-104 Assets, LTD. for a variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a
public school.
City Attorney Yett stated that staff had requested that Council
action be delayed on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
20110 until after Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-104, its associated
zoning case.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Council delay action on Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-20110 until after Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
104. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
United Cerebral 20146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Palsy of Tarrant authorize the reallocation and use of $205,938.00 in HOME
County Investment Partnerships Program funds to United Cerebral Palsy
of Tarrant County (UCP-TC) for homebuyers assistance, housing
counseling and program operating support; authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract with UPC-TC, not to exceed a total
of $205,938.00; authorize the contract performance period to begin
on the date of contract execution and end twelve months
thereafter; authorize extension or renewal of the contract in writing
for up to an additional twelve months, if UCP-TC requests an
extension; and authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if
necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment
is within the scope of the original project and in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 20147 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Assessor- authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the
Collector Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector and the City of Fort Worth
for providing collection services of Fort Worth Public Improvement
District taxes levied by the City for the 2004 year, which covers the
period October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 20148 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Assessor- authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the
Collector Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector and the City of Fort Worth
for providing assessment and collection services of ad valorem
taxes levied by the City for the 2004 tax year, which covers the
period October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Viking 20149 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Viking
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of$682,642.00 for 45 working days
for Micro-Surfacing 2004-20 at Various Locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16037 20150 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the
Department of Texas Department of Transportation to operate the Impaired
Transportation Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Program on an
overtime basis in the amount of $14,705.00; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 16037 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $14,705.00,
subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation, for the purpose of funding the Impaired Driving
Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Program on an overtime
basis; and authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the
amount of $2,742.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20151 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 20151 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
1 to CSC #27591 authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
- Freese & engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., City Secretary
Nichols, Inc. Contract No. 27591, to update the Water System Master Plan,
increasing the total fee by $110,386.00 from $1,100,000.00 to
$1,210,386.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20152 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Worth Heights 20152 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Neighborhood approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a
Association, Inc. property located at 213 East Fogg Street owned by the Worth
Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc. in the Hemphill/Berry
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); find that the statements
set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with the
Worth Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc. are true and
correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax
Abatement Agreement with the Worth Heights Neighborhood
Association, Inc. for 213 East Fogg Street located in the
Hemphill/Berry NEZ, in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Haskin, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
C-20153 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Phoenix 20153 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property authorize the City Manager to execute a community facilities
Company of agreement with Phoenix Property Company of Texas, for the
Texas installation of water and sewer services to serve TCU/Phoenix
Apartments. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-20154 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued Until 20154 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
August 5, 2004 authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
"Contract for Collection of Residential Garbage, Refuse and Small
Bulky Waste, Recyclables, Certain Commercial Solid Waste, Yard
Waste, C&D, and Large Brush and Large Bulky Waste by and
between the City of Fort Worth, Texas and Waste Management of
Texas, Inc."
Mayor Moncrief prefaced the following citizen comments by stating
that the City Council had extensive discussions on this
amendment and reached a consensus to continue this issue until
August 5, 2004 to allow for public input. He added that the City
was trying to find a solution that would fit Fort Worth.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the amendment:
Sal Espino, Mr. Sal Espino 4920 Robinson St.
Linda Rigdon, Ms. Linda Lou Rigdon 3454 Cimmaron Tr.
Craig Poling, Mr. Craig Poling 7358 Anewby Ct.
Ronald Evans, Mr. Ronald Evans 31446 th Ave.
Mike Ranelle, Mr. Mike Ranelle 3950 Attura Ct.
William Mr. William Henderson 3036 South Hills Cir.
Henderson
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the amendment:
David Powers, Mr. David M. Powers 2309 Westbrook Ave.
Mike Noskin, Mr. Mike Noskin 8025 Sunscape Ln.
Carol Ehlmann, Ms. Carol L. Ehlmann 2537 Boyd Ave.
J. R. Olmstead, Mr. J. R. Olmstead 2315 Westbrook Ave.
Byron Sousa, Mr. Byron E. Sousa 7733 Blossom Dr.
Tolli Thomas, Ms. Tolli Thomas 5341 Wooten Dr.
Reed Bilz, John Ms. Reed K. Bilz 6316 Walburn Ct.
Huebener, Mr. John Huebener 4116 Alava Dr.
Monnie Gilliam, Mr. Monnie Gilliam 1100 Vicki Lane
Francisco Mr. Francisco Hernandez 2108 Alston Ave.
Hernandez
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City Attorney Yett stated that the motion to continue this issue
should include instruction to staff to place public hearings on the
July 20, 27, and August 5, 2004 City Council agendas, respectively,
to allow public comment with action to be taken by the Council
after public comment on August 5, 2004.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be continued until August
5, 2004 and that staff place public hearings on the July 20, 27, and
August 5, 2004 City Council agendas to allow for public comment
with action to be taken by the Council after public comment on
August 5, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-044 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Mountain Way Group,
August 10, 2004 LLC., for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800 block
of West Freeway from "PD-387" Planned Development for all uses
in "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-044. 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 Mountain Way Group, LLC., Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-044 be continued until August 10, 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-053 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of RP/LPCII/Ashton Woods
August 10, 2004 Homes for a change in zoning of property located in the 3000 block
of River Park Drive from "G" Intensive Commercial to "R2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-053.
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 RP/LPCII/Ashton Woods Homes, Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-053 be continued until August 10, 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-039 City Attorney Yett stated that staff had withdrawn Zoning Docket
Withdrawn No. ZC-04-039, application of Phillip Gaylen for a change in zoning
for property located at 1418 Milam Street, as it was previously
approved on June 8, 2004.
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Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3091 was
Hearing adopted on June 15, 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 June 17, 2004. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-04-099 Council Member Haskin inquired if this property would have mixed
uses to include construction of more apartment complexes.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 1040, representing the
applicant, stated that he did not know if there would be a mixture of
uses at this location and that construction of apartments was not
planned.
Council Member Silcox stated that it would be unwise to construct
apartments on this property as the location already had many
apartment complexes.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud called for
the question, seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
City Attorney Yett advised that Council action should be taken on
the annexation of the property, followed by the zoning request.
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PZ-2535 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. 16038 2535 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of institute limited purpose annexation and adopt Ordinance No.
Approximately 16038 annexing approximately 277.33 acres of land situated in
277.33 Acres of Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Edwards Geren Limited, for
Land Located limited purposes and adopt a regulatory plan for the area. Council
North of Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Oakmont Blvd., McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
West of Hulen carried by the following vote:
Street, South of
Overton Ridge AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Blvd. and East Council Members Silcox, Wheatfall, Picht,
of Bryant Irving Stevenson, and Davis
Rd., and Adopt
Regulatory Plan NOES: Council Member Haskin
(Annexation ABSENT: Council Member Lane
#AX-04-002,
Edwards Geren
Limited)
ZC-04-099 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Edwards Geren Limited for a
change in zoning of property located at 5400 through 5900 South
Hulen and 6400 through 7000 Oakmont Boulevard from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family/unannexed property to "F" General
Commercial (5.5 acres) and "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed Use
(277.33 acres), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-099, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
SP-04-027 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a
site plan of property located in the Northeast corner of Maurice
Avenue and West Beach Street for a Retail Strip Center, Site Plan
No. SP-04-027 be approved by amending the site plan to include
the requirement for placement of evergreen trees and the
monument sign to be constructed at a height not to exceed six
feet. The motion carried unanimously.
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SP-04-030 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 6, 2004,
Continued for continued the hearing of the application of Phillip Galyen for a site
Two Weeks plan of property located at 1418 Milam Street for parking lot and
car leasing preparation area, Site Plan No. SP-04-030. 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 site plan of Phillip Galyen, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Site Plan No. SP-
04-030 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-104 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8, 2004,
SP-04-028 continued the hearing of the application of WCJ Assets, Ltd. for a
Approved change in zoning of property located in the 6900 block of West
Vickery Boulevard and 4800 block of Southwest Boulevard from
"A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-104 and Site Plan No. SP-04-028 for neighborhood grocery
market and fuel sales with exclusions. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Tom Galbreath Mr. Tom Galbreath, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, representing
Dunaway & Associates, Inc., appeared before Council in support of
the zoning request and provided an overview of the proposed
development.
Ben Loughry Mr. Ben Loughry, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 1040, appeared before
Council in support of the development and provided a summary of
a study he conducted relative to property values.
The following individuals also appeared before Council in support
of the zoning request:
Lisa Feather, Ms. Lisa S. Feather 6454 Crestmore Rd.
Robert Feather, Mr. Robert K. Feather 6454 Crestmore Rd.
Joe Kline, Mr. Joe Kline 6720 Brants Ln.
Doug Jennings, Mr. Doug Jennings 6251 Halifax Rd.
C. Charles de Mr. C. Charles de Castro 4216 Cumberland Rd. N.
Castro, Al Patel, Mr. Al Patel 4209 Clear Lake Cir.
Sheryl Cornelius Ms. Sheryl Cornelius 7528 Overhill Rd.
Dirk Tillery, Mr. Dirk Tillery 4417 Stonedale
Deanna Garcia Ms. Deanna Garcia 6871 Chickering Rd. #254
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning request:
Karen Fetter, Ms. Karen Fetter 3913 Clayton Rd. E.
Keith Hunter Mr. Keith J. Hunter 6479 Crestmore Rd.
Michael Mr. Michael Montefusco 7117 Battle Creek Rd.
Montefusco, Ms. Misty Goodrich 7116 Battle Creek Rd.
Misty Goodrich, Ms. Camilla Reid 6809 Springhill Rd.
Camilla Reid, Ms. Nancy Fleming 3709 Streamwood Rd.
Nancy Fleming, Mr. Mike Barclay 7028 Falling Springs Rd.
Mike Barclay, Ms. Nancy Honts 6812 Springhill Rd.
Nancy Honts, Mr. John Jacobi 4004 Shadow Dr.
John Jacobi, Mr. Dinesh Mehra 7020 W. Vickery Blvd.
Dinesh Mehra, Mr. Gary Godbold 4124 Shannon Dr.
Gary Godbold, Ms. Mary Koch Pettit 6817 Middle Rd.
Mary Pettit, Mr. Robert Bashein 4509 Oak Manor Dr. #73
Beverly Ms. Beverly Branham 6482 Woodstock Rd.
Branham, Ms. Pamela F. Campbell 4405 Oakton
Pamela Mr. Scott Fetter 3913 Clayton Rd. E.
Campbell, Scott
Fetter
Council Member Silcox asked Mr. Galbreath if delivery truck traffic
could be limited to non-school hours, perhaps between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Galbreath stated that he did not know if this was possible and
asked Mr. Tim Scott to respond.
Tim Scott Mr. Tim Scott, 2614 NW "A" Street, Bentonville, Arkansas, Wal-Mart
Real Estate Manager, appeared before Council and stated that
neighborhood markets do not have a large volume of delivery
trucks and that deliveries were usually scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. and then again from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. He stated
that he would have to consult with the main office on this issue
and provide a response to Council at another time.
Council Member Silcox stated that he had conversations with
constituents on both sides of this issue. He added that comments
about safety, increased traffic, clientele, and property valuation
had no basis. He further stated that this area was not conducive to
single-family homes.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of WCJ Assets, Ltd., Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-104
and Site Plan No. SP-04-028 be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on the request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City
Code to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a proposed Wal-
Mart Neighborhood Market located at the northeast corner of
Vickery Blvd. and Southwest Blvd. Mayor Moncrief asked it there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Moncrief read the names of individuals in support and in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-20110.
C-20110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Wal-Mart Stores 20110 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas, L.P. and consider the request of Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.P. and WJC
WJC Assets, Assets, LTD. for a variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
LTD. prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a
public school.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing on the request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City
Code to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a proposed Wal-
Mart Neighborhood Market located at the northeast corner of
Vickery Blvd. and Southwest Blvd., Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Picht,Stevenson,
and Davis
NOES: Council Members Haskin and Wheatfall
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
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Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 1040, appeared before
Council and requested that Zoning Docket No. SP-04-027 be
reconsidered at this time. He stated that although this case had
been approved with amendments earlier in the meeting, individuals
who completed citizen presentation cards did not have the
opportunity to address Council.
Reconsider Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Zoning Docket tempore McCloud, to reconsider Zoning Docket No. SP-04-027.
No. SP-04-027 The motion carried unanimously.
SP-04-027 Mr. Raffy Aladro, 1201 Bonnie Brae, appeared before Council in
Approved support of the zoning change. He stated that height of the
Raffy Aladro monument sign agreed to by the neighborhood association was 16
feet, not six feet.
Jeffrey Wooten Mr. Jeffrey Wooten, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, appeared
before Council in support of the zoning change. He provided an
overview of the monument sign and requested Council's favorable
consideration.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a
site plan of property located in the Northeast corner of Maurice
Avenue and West Beach Street for a Retail Strip Center, Site Plan
No. SP-04-027 be approved by amending the site plan to include
the requirement for placement of evergreen trees and the
monument sign constructed at a height not to exceed sixteen feet.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-127 Mr. Robert Hafkesbring, 5313 Mosson Road, applicant for the
Approved property, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Robert request.
Hafkesbring
Mayor Moncrief asked that the record reflect that Ms. Harriet
Hooper, 4112 Shadow Drive, submitted a citizen presentation card
in opposition of the zoning change.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Robert Hafkesbring/
Noelle Bleuler for a change in zoning of property located at 5501
East IH 20 from "B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use for
outdoor storage of plant nursery materials and a screening fence
along the north boundary, no storage of large equipment, and
waiver of Site Plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-127, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-130 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-032 Member Davis, that the application of Oliver Dyer for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 8320 Camp Bowie Boulevard West
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus warehouse for appliance storage, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-130 and Site Plan No. SP-04-032, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-132 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Davis Restorations, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 2604 NW 17th Street from
"I" Light Industrial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
132, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-133 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Gary Fritchen for a change
in zoning of property located in the 8400 Block of Blue Mound
Road from "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential and "A-5" One-
Family to "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "AG" Agricultural,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-133, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-134 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hillwood Residential for a
change in zoning of property located in the southeast corner of
Harmon Road and FM 156 from "CF" Community Facilities to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-134, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-135 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Silcox, that the application of Paul A. and Shirley D.
One Week Johnson for a change in zoning of property located at 412 East 6th
Street, 709 Jones Street, 401 and 409 East 7th Street from "J"
Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-135, be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-136 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Cathedral of Faith Church
of God in Christ for a change in zoning of property located at 3500
House Anderson Road from "AG" Agricultural to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-136, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-139 Council Member Stevenson stated that this zoning case also had a
SP-04-033 companion site plan and that his motion would include both
Denied Without Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-139 and Site Plan No. SP-04-033.
Prejudice
He made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of John W. McMackin for a change in zoning of
property located at 4801 West Freeway from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial with reduction of rear yard requirement
along Locke Street, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-139 and SP-04-033,
site plan for retail shopping center be denied without prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-140 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-034 Member Davis, that the application of Manhattan Marathon
Approved Investment, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at 5317
Archer Drive from "A-7.5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for One-Family Residence with a lot size
of 7,150 square feet, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-140 and Site Plan
No. SP-04-034, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-143 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16039 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-143, Text Amendment amending the
Text Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No.
Amendment 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the
Approved City of Fort Worth, by amending Section 2.102 "Scenic
Preservation and Design Review Commission" of Chapter 2,
"Review Bodies," to delete the two ad-hoc members and expand
the powers of the Scenic Preservation and Design Review
Commission. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-143 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16039
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 2.102 "SCENIC
PRESERVATION AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION" OF
CHAPTER 2, "REVIEW BODIES", TO DELETE THE TWO AD-HOC
MEMBERS AND EXPAND THE POWERS OF THE SCENIC
PRESERVATION AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
ZC-04-144 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-036 Member Stevenson, that the application of Southside Preservation
Approved Association for a change in zoning of property located at 1505
Lipscomb from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for the following uses: Library
Center (not government operated or controlled); Community
Recreation or Welfare; profit or non-profit; Place of Worship
Auxiliary Use; Fundraising Events; Museum/Cultural Facility;
Theater or Auditorium; Offices (for use by Southside Preservation
Association); Bakery (as part of job training program); Wedding
Service; Holy Union Service, or other similar event; Reception or
Social Gathering; Continuing Education classes; including but not
limited to: Health and Recreation, cooking, baking, home repair,
homemaking, landscaping language, dance, music, and 1518
Lipscomb from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5" One
Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-144 and Site Plan No.
SP-04-036, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-102 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of Lavenia Hudgins for a
change in zoning of property located at 7325 Randol Mill Road from
"AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
102, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-128 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
Denied Without applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Prejudice change. He stated that he had filed an appeal and summarized the
Jim Schell basis for the appeal. He requested that Council's consideration for
a denial without prejudice be approved.
James Toal Mr. James Toal, 341 Nursery Lane, appeared before Council in
support of the denial without prejudice.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Will Rogers Properties, LLC.
for a change in zoning of property located at 301 Nursery Lane
from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for continued use of a fourplex, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-128,
be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-137 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Sirus A. Ferdows for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located one mile west of the SH 114 &
FM 156 Intersection in ETJ from "AG" Agricultural to "G"
Neighborhood Commercial and "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-137, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-138 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Returned to Member Wheatfall, that the application of American Diversified
Zoning Properties, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the
Commission northwest Corner of North Tarrant Parkway and US Highway 377
from "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family (Tract 1) and "R-2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential (Tract 2, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
138, be returned to the City Zoning Commission. The motion
carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-105 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-029 Member Stevenson, that the application of J.L. Maberry for a
Continued Until change in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of Santa
August 10, 2004 Clara Drive from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for one dwelling unit when part of a
business; boat repair and storage; mini warehouses; office/
warehouses; outdoor storage; storage yards, building material;
warehouse or bulk storage; welding shop, custom work; and yards,
contractors, lumber or storage, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-105 and
Site Plan No. SP-04-029, be continued until August 10, 2004. 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 Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16040
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 The following individuals appeared before Council relative to
Presentations inadequate drainage in their community. They requested Council
Raul Gutierrez, review a report of a study performed by the City two years ago that
Bobbie Shosty identified drainage issues in their community.
Reverend Raul Gutierrez 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Ms. Bobbie Shosty 2220 Carlton Ave.
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Council Member Silcox requested that the report be provided to the
Capital Improvement and Infrastructure Committee.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12:19 p.m.
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