HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/09/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
Date & Time On the 14th day of September, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 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, Donavan
Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; Interim
City Manager Charles Boswell; City Attorney David Yett; City
Secretary Marty Hendrix. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel Bible
Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 7, 2004 were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Elaine Yamagata, Board of Directors for Fort Worth Sister
Presentations Cities International, introduced a delegation of students from
Nagaoka, Japan participating in the Ambassador Middle School
program. Council Member Haskin presented each student with a
City pin and their chaperone presented Mayor Moncrief with a gift.
Ms. Yamagata also acknowledged Ms. Susan Wade, Daggett
Montessori Middle School Principal, and host families of the
students.
Council Member Stevenson presented a Proclamation for Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month to Christopher Goetz. Mr. Goetz
expressed appreciation for the proclamation and for the City's
support of their Car Show, September 18, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., on Second Street and Main Streets. He added that there
would be free PSA screenings for all men and that prevention of
prostate cancer was the goal of the organization.
Mayor Moncrief recognized members from Boy Scout Troop #97
who were attending the Council Meeting working on their
Citizenship and Community Badges. Council Member Silcox
presented each member with a Molly pin.
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Ms. Brandy O'Quinn, representing Historic Camp Bowie, Inc.,
invited everyone to attend their Second Annual Jazz By the
Boulevard, September 17, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and
September 18, 2004 from noon to 11:00 p.m. on the lawn of the
Kimball Art Museum. She stated that there would also be an area
for kids September 18, 2004 from noon to 6:00 p.m. and invited
everyone to come out and discover Fort Worth's jazz heritage.
She further stated that they would have a musical instrument drive
whereby old instruments would be refurbished and donated to
schools for the music program. Ms. O'Quinn also announced that
Historic Camp Bowie was presented with the Urban Forestry
Award from the Texas Forestry Service for planting trees in the
area.
Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that in conjunction with the
proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Health
Department would conduct "Take a Love One to the Doctor"
throughout the country, September 21, 2004, aimed at early
detection. He added that the Evans Avenue Advisory Committee
would meet September 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southside Multi-
Purpose Center and invited everyone interested to attend.
Council Member Picht announced that District 6 would conduct a
meeting for Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) input
October 14, 2004, 6:30 p.m., at the Westcreek Elementary School
Auditorium, 3401 Walton. He added that following the input
meeting District 6 would conduct a Community Meeting for south
Fort Worth and invited everyone interested to attend.
Council Member Silcox announced the following CCPD meetings:
a. District 7: September 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., Arlington
Heights High School Library, 4501 W. Freeway
b. District 8: September 23, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., Southside
Community Center Activity Room, 959 E. Rosedale Street
c. District 4: September 29, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., East Regional
Library, 6301 Bridge Street
d. District 5: October 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., Dunbar High School
Cafeteria, 5700 Ramey
e. Districts 5 & 8: October 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., William James
Middle School Auditorium, 1101 Nashville Avenue
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Council Member Lane congratulated Mr. Eddie Gossage and the
Texas Motor Speedway for being awarded a second Nascar race
and stated that Williamson-Dickey would sponsor the race. He
also announced that Alliance Airport would have their annual Air
Show, September 18 and 19, 2004, and invited everyone to attend.
Withdrawn from Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. OCS-1439, P-10013, L-13905, and C-20272, be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. L-13905 be withdrawn.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
continuation of a hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal
Year 2004-2005 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy
Ordinance. 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 proposed Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Appropriation Ordinance
and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance, Council Member Silcox made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the budget
hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt 2004 Tax Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Rate Member Davis, that Ordinance No. 16114 providing for the levy and
Ord. #16114 collection of an annual ad valorem tax on all property, real,
personal and mixed, situated within the territorial limits of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, and all personal property owned in said City
of Fort Worth, Texas, on the first day of January, A.D., 2004, except
such property as may be exempt from taxation by the constitution
and laws of the State of Texas, levying taxes and setting the tax
rate for 2004 at $0.8650 for maintenance and operation and $0.6946
for debt service. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Budget Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. #16061 Member Stevenson, that Ordinance No. 16061 establishing
appropriations for the 2004-2005 Fiscal Year, be adopted on the
second and final reading. The motion carried unanimously.
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Presentations by Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
City Council — tempore McCloud, to reappoint Mr. Mark Barnes to the City Plan
Appointments Commission effective September 14, 2004 and with a term expiring
October 1, 2006. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to appoint Ms. Jacq A. Duncan to the City Plan
Commission effective September 14, 2004 and with a term expiring
October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #3121 There was presented Resolution No. 3121 appointing Robert
Appoint Member "Skipper" Shook, City Treasurer, to the Board of Directors of the
to Board of Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth. Council
Directors of Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Employees' Davis, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried
Retirement Fund unanimously.
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
Res. #3122 There was presented Resolution No. 3122 endorsing the concept
Endorse Concept of a unique Not for Profit Fort Worth Spinal Cord Center in the City
of Not for Profit of Fort Worth. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
FW Spinal Cord by Council Member Davis, that the resolution be adopted. The
Center motion carried unanimously.
Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1438 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1438 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.
OCS-1439 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. #3123 1439 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 3123 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for October 12, 2004. Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
recommended be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14490 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Confirm 14490, dated September 7, 2004, from the City Manager
Appointments to recommending that the City Council confirm the appointment of
Disciplinary the following individuals to the Disciplinary Appeals Board for
Appeals Board three year terms:
NAME ADDRESS COUNCIL DISTRICT
Charles Williams 7101 Avington Way 76133 6
Carla McKenzie Smith 2524 Frazier Avenue 76110 9
Marjeanna Burge 3306 Lake Como Drive 76107 7
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14496 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16115 14496 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Approve Dallas/ adopt Ordinance No. 16115 pursuant to V. T. C. A. Transportation
Fort Worth Code, Chapter 22, Subchapter D, approving Resolution No. 2004-
International 03-68 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board which
Airport Board amends the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Construction
Res. #2004-03-68 and Fire Standards, June 1988 Edition, originally adopted as
Airport Board Resolution No. 88-147; providing for a fine of not to
exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) for any violation thereof. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-10013 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Water Fittings 10013 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for water fittings with Atlas Utility
Supply Co. for the Water Department based on discounts offered
from manufacturer's list price and freight included in the unit
prices; and authorize this agreement to begin September 5, 2004
and expire September 14, 2005, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
Interim City Manager Boswell stated that paragraph 2 in the
Recommendation section of the M&C needed to be amended to
reflect the agreement to begin "September 15, 2004" and not
"September 5, 2004".
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
10013 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
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L-13905 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13905, Cancellation of Lease with John and
Mary Jane Boling for City-Owned Property Located at 8228
Woodvale Road, Lot 2, Block 6, Lake Worth Lease Survey, be
withdrawn.
L-13906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent & 13906 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Temporary approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement and
Drainage one temporary drainage easement described as portion of the D.
Easements Odum Survey, Abstract No. 1184, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Mercantile Partners, L.P., for property located east of Mercantile
Drive North in North Fort Worth (DOE 3508), needed for the
construction, operation, and maintenance of a storm drainpipe,
headwall, and channel for a total cost of $2.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13907 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13907 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of two permanent waterline easements
Easements and and two permanent sanitary sewer easements described as part of
Permanent A-1699, J.W. Wallace Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Newport
Sanitary Sewer Holdings, Inc., for property located north of Trinity Boulevard and
Easements west of Sugarberry Street for Newport Villages Subdivision (DOE
4516), needed for future development and water service for a total
cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13908 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13908 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement
Easements described as portions of the Joseph Kirby Survey, Abstract No.
907 and Joseph Bowman Survey, Abstract No. 80, Tarrant County,
Texas, from Marine Creek of Texas Joint Venture, and one
permanent waterline easement described as portions of the
Garcia, Montez & Duran Survey, Abstract No. 627, B.B.B. & C. R.R.
Co. Survey, Abstract No. 222, and Joseph Kirby Survey, Abstract
No. 907, Tarrant County, Texas, from Nina Maria Korth Cole and
Fritz-Alan Korth, for property located south of Loop 820 Northwest
and west of Marine Creek Parkway in North Fort Worth (DOE 4196),
required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a
water main to serve the Villages of Marine Creek development for a
total cost of $11.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13909 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13909 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement and easement, described as part of A-319, Cornelius Survey,
Permanent Westworth Village, Tarrant County, Texas, and one permanent
Access access agreement, from Westworth Redevelopment Authority, for
Agreement property located north of Altamere Drive and west of Roaring
Springs Road (DOE 4427), required for future development and
sewer service for a total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2546 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Institute 2546 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain findings;
Approximately providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
68.32 Acres of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of approximately 68.32
Land in Tarrant acre tract of land situated in the G.T. Walters Survey, Abstract
County Located 1696, as located in Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of
at the Northwest the DBE Realty Tract (Case No. AX-04-007) which said territory lies
Corner of adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of
Haltom-Bailey- Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear
Boswell Road its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof
and Park Road shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
(AX-04-007 Parks
at Boat Club) Interim City Manager Boswell stated that the Recommendation
section of the M&C needed to be revised as follows:
"It is recommended that the City Council move for the institution
of annexation case AX-04-007 (Parks at Boat Club) and defer the
consideration of the annexation ordinance until October 12, 2004."
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
(Council Member Lane returned to his chair at the dais.)
C-20233 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Advertise for 20233, dated August 24, 2004, from the City Manager
Bids for Gas recommending that the City Council authorize the City to receive
Well and consider bids for gas well development on City-owned
Development property located near Alliance Airport, and at the Gateway, Quanah
Parker, and Tandy Hills City parks.
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(Council Member Wheatfall stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Wheatfall
C-20266 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Concentra 20266 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Medical Centers authorize the City Manager to enter a one-year agreement with
Concentra Medical Centers as the City's preferred Occupational
Health Provider beginning October 1, 2004, and expiring
September 30, 2005, with four one-year options for renewal. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20267 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16116 20267 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Python adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16116 increasing estimated
Corporation receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street Maintenance
Fund in the amount of $599,181.00 based on a receivable from the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority for the purpose of funding a
portion of the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Street Maintenance Program;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Python
Corporation in the amount of $631,479.56 for 120 working days for
Bridge Repair & Repainting at Various Locations (2004-10). It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20268 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Gibson & 20268 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. confirm an emergency procurement contract with Gibson &
Associates, Inc., for the structural repair of the Silver Creek Road
bridge over Live Oak Creek based upon a low bid of $62,902.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-20269 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
DeOtte, Inc. 20269 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with DeOtte, Inc., in the amount of $79,080.00 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sewer main replacement on Bird
Street (Bonnie Brae Street to E. Dead End), Gwynne Street (E.
Belknap Street to Bird Street), Kimbo Court (Kimbo Road to Cul-De
Sac), and Mesquite Road (Fossil Drive to Carolea Drive). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20270 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dannenbaum 20270 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
Corporation with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation in the amount of
$164,126.44 for pavement reconstruction and water and sewer
main replacement on Cockrell Avenue (SW Loop 820 to Rutland
Avenue), Odessa Avenue (SW Loop 820 to Wosley Drive),
Wedgmont Circle N (Wilkie Way to Whitman Avenue), and Wessex
Avenue (Welch Avenue to Wedgmont Circle N). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20271 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Huitt-Zollars, Inc. 20271 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on NW 24th Street (McKinley
Avenue to Hanna Avenue), NW 27th Street (Robinson Street to W.
Dead End), and NW 26th Street (Pearl Avenue to Loving Avenue) in
the amount of $167,762.00 for DOE Project No. 4568. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20272 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
CLR, Inc. 20272 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with CLR, Inc., in the amount of $86,482.43 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sewer main replacement on
Piedmont Road (Trappingham Terrace to Southwest Boulevard)
and Creston Avenue (Pearl Avenue to Loving Avenue) (DOE 0016).
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Interim City Manager Boswell stated that the last line in the
Recommendation section of the M&C needed to be amended to
delete "(Pearl Avenue to Loving Avenue)" and insert "(Stadium to
Westcreek)".
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
20272 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20273 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#2 20273 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #29412 authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City
Conatser Secretary Contract No. 29412 with Conatser Construction TX., L.P.,
Construction for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation on Rosedale
TX., L.P. Street, Contract 2, Unit III, in the amount of $43,479.50 to provide
for additional pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $1,008,175.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20274 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 20274 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc., authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
d/b/a Circle "C" Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the
Construction amount of $558,623.50 for Clear Fork Drainage Basin Sanitary
Company Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements (DOE 4118). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Federal Aviation 20275 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Administration authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the
Federal Aviation Administration for underground cable conduits
for Medium Intensity Approach Lights with Runway Alignment
Indicator Lights (MALSR) at Runway 16 at Alliance Airport. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Consent of 20276 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Assignment to authorize the City Manager to execute a written consent of an
CSC #16363 — assignment by Michael L. Richardson, of all leasehold interests in
WTW Properties, lease site 52S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, to
Inc. WTW Properties, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jorge Hernandez 20277 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a
property located at 724 West Shaw Street owned by Jorge
Hernandez in the Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone (NEZ); find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the
Tax Abatement Agreement with There Is Hope, Inc., are true and
correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax
Abatement Agreement with Jorge Hernandez for the property
located at 724 West Shaw Street in the Hemphill/Berry NEZ, in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-044 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of August 10, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Mountain Way Group,
December 14, LLC., for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800 block
2004 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 stated that a letter
was received from the applicant requesting this case be continued
until December 14, 2004.
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
December 14, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-068 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of August 10, 2004,
SP-04-041 continued the hearing of the application of Ron Self for a change
Denied With in zoning of property located at 3500 NE 28th Street, from "B" Two-
Prejudice Family Residential and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "F-R"
General Commercial Restricted and "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for car wash and lube center with site
plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-068 and Site Plan SP-04-
041. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
request.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning request. They stated that the requested use was
incompatible with the revitalization of the Riverside area. They
requested Council deny the zoning application.
Janice Michel, Ms. Janice Michel 2115 Primrose Avenue
Preston Phillips Mr. Preston Phillips 2309 Goldenrod Avenue
Council Member Haskin stated that she had received letters from
several homeowners associations in opposition of the rezoning.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Ron Self, Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
068 and Site Plan SP-04-041 be denied with prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3110 was
Hearing adopted on August 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
August 20, 2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-04-129 Mr. Andy Taft, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 100, representing Downtown
Approved Fort Worth, Inc., appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Andy Taft request.
The following individuals appeared in opposition of the zoning
request:
Ross Meekins, Mr. Ross Meekins 1725 Martel Avenue
Jimmy Schnurr Mr. Jimmy Schnurr 5400 Renaissance Tower,
1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
City Attorney Yett stated that one of the property owners had
objected to the rezoning of his property and therefore a super
majority vote of Council was required to approve the zoning
request.
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Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that the
address of the property owner in opposition was 2046 W. 15th
Street. In response to Council Member Davis' request, he
summarized the zoning request.
Council Member Picht stated that property owners needed to be
invited to public meetings that would include their property.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located in the 1000
block of West Lancaster, 1000 block of East Lancaster and 1000
block of Henderson Street, 400 block of West Henderson Street
from "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic Cultural, "H" Central
Business District and "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Central
Business District, "H/HC" Central Business District/Historic
Cultural, "PD/H" Planned Development/Central Business District
(Sub Area 1 and 2), "PD/H/HSE" Planned Development/Central
Business District/Highly Significant Endangered (Sub Area 2);
subject to Downtown Design Review Guidelines and waiver of site
plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-129, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-141 Mr. Chris R. Bonilla, 3204 S. Main, representing the applicant,
SP-04-035 appeared before Council in support of the zoning request. He
Returned to City summarized the request and stated that all proposed activities had
Zoning been moved inside the facility. He requested that Council amend
Commission the 10 percent requirement for landscaping, as it would create an
Chris Bonilla undue hardship for the development. He proposed that the tree
requirement be 4 percent and 6 percent for shrubs.
Shelly Harper Ms. Shelly Harper, 6301 Cahoba Drive, representing the Lake
Worth Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning request. She stated that they were not
notified of the zoning request and that the proposed development
was less than 15 yards away from a retirement community.
Council Member Stevenson asked staff if there would be a problem
with parking at this location since a portion of the parking lot was
located in Lake Worth and a portion in Fort Worth.
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Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that both Police Departments would respond to any 911 call
at this location. He added that the appropriate Council action
would be to approve the zoning request, deny without prejudice, or
return the case to the City Zoning Commission for further
consideration.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Barato Bazaar, Ltd.,
for a change in zoning of property located at 6001 through 6009
Jacksboro Highway from "PD-450" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus Halloween
events to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses
in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus minor auto repair, tire sales
and installation, rental hall for family functions (not to exceed 6%
of gross floor area and open no later than midnight and on-site
security required during business hours), arcade and pool (each
not to exceed 3% of gross floor area), potentially hazardous mobile
food vendor, subject to no alcohol sales except as part of a
restaurant, 10% of net site area to be landscaped per landscape
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-141 and Site Plan No. SP-04-035, be returned to
the City Zoning Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-142 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16117 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-142, Text Amendment concerning the
Text Amendment Lancaster Corridor. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Approved present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-142 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
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ORDINANCE NO. 16117
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE 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 (1986), BY AMENDING THE
DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN
SECTION 2.104 AND SECTION 4.1200 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 4: BUILDING EDGE,
SPECIAL VIEW AREAS, PARAGRAPH 4: LANCASTER CORRIDOR
ZONE, PAGE 4-10 OF THE DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH URBAN
DESIGN STANDARDS, DECEMBER 2001, TO ESTABLISH HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
IN THE LANCASTER CORRIDOR; 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-04-147 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-042 Member Lane, that the application of Ace Investments, Inc., for a
Approved change in zoning of property located in the 3751 block of
Sycamore School Road from "PD-31" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus mini warehouses and site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-147 and Site Plan No. SP-04-
042, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-156 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Stanley Dee for a change in
zoning of property located in the 10000 block of Crowley Road
from "B" Two-Family Residential and "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family to "A-5" One-Family Residential (Tract B) and "R-1" Zero
Lot Line/Cluster Residential (Tract A), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
156, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Wheatfall
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ZC-04-157 The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
SP-04-039 the zoning request:
Continued Until
October 12, 2004 Mr. Viran Nana 5924 Kittansett Court
Viran Nana, Mr. Preston Phillips 2309 Goldenrod Avenue
Preston Phillips
(Council Member Wheatfall returned to his chair at the dais.)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning request. They expressed concern with increased traffic
and the safety of their children.
Julio Miranda, Mr. Julio Miranda 4112 Fain Street
Jose Galiazzi Mr. Jose O. Galiazzi 4108 Fain Street
City Attorney Yett stated that a petition had been received from 20
percent of the residents in this area in opposition to the zoning
change and therefore a super majority vote of the Council would
be required.
Anthony Foglia Mr. C. Anthony Foglia, San Diego, California, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
request. He stated that the hotel would have 40 guest rooms with
an average occupancy rate of 65 percent. He added that an
increase of approximately 27-30 vehicles would add to the traffic
per day and that their guest demographics was business, leisure,
and senior citizen travelers. He requested the Council's favorable
consideration for the zoning change.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Ruth Bravenec for a change
in zoning of property located in the 1000 block of King's Highway
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for hotel and site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-157 and Site Plan No. SP-04-039, be continued
until October 12, 2004 to allow the applicant to meet with the
neighborhood to address their concerns. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-181 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 10, 2004,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Wayside Church of God
in Christ for a change in zoning of property located at 2100
Beckham Place from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/HSE" Medium
Industrial/Historic/Significant/Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-181. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Wayside Church of God in
Christ, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-181 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis pointed out the difficulties with the "HSE"
designation and stated that the ordinance was too vague and
needed significant improvement.
ZC-04-193 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Ralph Yates for a change in
zoning of property located at 2133 Jacksboro Highway from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "F-R" General Commercial Restricted,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-193, be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Wheatfall,
Picht, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-194 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16118 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-194, Text Amendment concerning the
Text Amendment Sexually Oriented Businesses. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
Approved anyone present desiring to be heard.
Captain Rick Reflogal, representing the Police Department,
appeared before Council and presented statistical data on Sexually
Oriented Businesses.
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Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider, appeared before
Council and provided a summary of the text amendment. She
recommended amendments to the proposed text amendment be
made as follows:
a. Section 2. Add a definition to Section 9.101 of the zoning
ordinance to read as follows: Highway 1-30 and/or 1-35: For
the purpose of Chapter 5, Article 2, Sexually Oriented
Business, Highway 1-35 and/or 1-30 shall mean any property
located within 300 feet of the right-of-way line of the
prospective interstate highway. Measurement of the
distance shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion
of the right-of-way line of the highway to the nearest
property line of the property sought to be used as a sexually
oriented business.
b. Section 9. Add an effective date of September 27, 2004
Eric Kelly Mr. Eric Damian Kelly, PhD, 2312 W. Audubon, Muncie, Indiana,
appeared before Council and presented a briefing entitled
"Secondary Effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses".
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the proposed ordinance:
Betty Mars, Ms. Betty Mars 1821 Christopher Drive
Eva Bonilla, Ms. Eva Bonilla 7801 Grassland Drive
Gary Kidwell, President, Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods
Steven Swander, Mr. G.B "Gary" Kidwell 6908 Kingsley Drive
John Faltynski Mr. Steven W. Swander 505 Main Street #250
Mr. John Faltynski 1803 W. Harris Road, Arlington, TX
Larry Stevens Mr. Larry Stevens, 2812 Calico Rock Drive, appeared before
Council in support of the proposed ordinance. He recommended
strengthening the ordinance to requiring a 6-foot distance between
the patrons and dancers and establishments be a minimum of
1,500 feet from neighborhoods.
There being no one else present desiring to heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-194 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted as amended:
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
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ORDINANCE NO. 16118
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE 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 (1986), BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 2, "SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES" OF CHAPTER
5, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO CONSOLIDATE THE
REGULATIONS IN SECTION 23-18, "SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESS OFFENSES" OF CHAPTER 23, "OFFENSES AND
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS" OF THE CITY CODE AND TO ADD
REGULATIONS RELATED TO DISTANCE, SIGNAGE, BUILDING
COLOR, LICENSING OF EMPLOYEES, DISTANCE BETWEEN
PATRONS AND DANCERS, HOURS OF OPERATION, AND
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WHERE ALL NUDE
ENTERTAINMENT IS PROVIDED; AMENDING CHAPTER 9,
"DEFINITIONS" TO ADD DEFINITIONS RELATED TO SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESSES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE 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-04-195 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 9200, 9204, 9212, 9220,
9224 Heron Drive from "A-5/DD" One-Family Residential/
Demolition Delay to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-195, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-04-197 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Bob M. & Flora M.
Mitchell for a change in zoning of property located at 2810, 2812,
2814 Clinton Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "F-R"
General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-197, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members, Silcox, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
ZC-04-198 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Renfro Foods, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located at 308 Kentucky Avenue from
"A-5" One-Family Residential to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-198, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-200 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
for a change in zoning of property located at 3616 Pershing
Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for church offices, residences,
counseling offices and related activities and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-200, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-201 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Keystone Equity Partners,
LLC., for a change in zoning of property located in the 4800 block
of Old Decatur Road from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential to "F" General Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
201, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-202 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hickman LSM, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located at 4100 White Settlement
Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-202, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-206 Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that staff
Denied Without had received a letter from the applicant requesting the application
Prejudice be denied without prejudice.
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Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Hunt Petroleum Corp &
Delle-Lee Investments for a change in zoning of property located
at 1200 Sycamore School Road from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, "A-R"
One-Family Restricted Residential, "E-R" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted and "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5"
One-Family Residential (Tract 1), "A-R" One-Family Restricted
Residential (Tract 2) and "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 3),
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-206, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-207 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before
Approved Council in support of the zoning request. He stated that the
average lot size was just under 8,400 square feet and that a typical
lot size was 7,200 square feet.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of BN Leasing for a change in
zoning of property located in the 7000 block of North Freeway from
"I" Light Industrial to "G" Intensive Commercial (Tract 2), "E"
Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 3), and "A-5" One-Family
Residential (Tract 1), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-207, 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
(Council Member Lane returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-04-208 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Baruch Properties for a
change in zoning of property located in the southeast corner of
Harmon Road and Heritage Trace Parkway from "A-R" One-Family
Restricted Residential, "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential, "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and "F-R" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5"
One-Family Residential (75.48 acres) and "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family Residential (5.45 acres), Zoning Docket ZC-04-208, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Wheatfall,
Picht, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-209 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 9901 Weatherford Road
from "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-209, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-04-210 through ZC-
04-221, be voted by a single motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-210 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1254 East Magnolia
Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-210, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-211 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1541 East Myrtle Street
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-211, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-212 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1433 Stewart Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-212, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-213 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 612 Powell Avenue East
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
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Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-213, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-214 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2108 Ash Crescent Street
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-214, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-215 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3000 Burton Avenue from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-215, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-216 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2700 La Salle Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-216, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-217 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1235 East Terrell Avenue
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-217, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-218 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2615 Ennis Avenue from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-7.5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-218, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-219 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1912 East Myrtle Street
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-219, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-220 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1616 Powell Avenue East
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-220, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-221 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1333 East Jefferson
Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-221, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-222 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2013 Langston Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-222, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-231 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16119 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-231, Text Amendment concerning
Text Amendment Indoor Recreation/Health Clubs. Mayor Moncrief asked if there
Approved 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-04-231 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
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ORDINANCE NO. 16119
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 4.803 TO ADD
INDOOR RECREATION AS A PERMITTED USE AND TO ALLOW
HEALTH CLUBS AS A PERMITTED USE UNDER THE "FR"
HEADING IN THE NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE;
AMENDING SECTION 9.01 TO ADD A DEFINITION OF "INDOOR
RECREATION"; 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-04-239 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Bulmaro Tafoya for a
change in zoning of property located at 2001 Belle Avenue from
"A-5" One-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in A-5 One-Family Residential plus
existing use of three single-family residences on one lot and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-239,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-199 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved/ Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth,
Denied Without Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-191, be approved/denied without
Prejudice prejudice as follows:
Approved
3100-3500 blocks of Bryant Irvin Road, 5300-6000 blocks of Camp
Bowie Boulevard, 2800-3700 blocks of Lake Como Drive, 4900-5900
blocks of West Vickery Boulevard and 5000-5100 blocks of Bonnell
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family Residential, "C-R" Low Density
Multi-Family Residential, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, "E-R" General Commercial Restricted, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "F-R" General Commercial Restricted
and "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential
Denied Without Prejudice
4311 Bryant Irvin Road and 4441 Bryant Irvin Road
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-048 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of Winwood Club Apartments,
Prejudice Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located in the 9700 block of
Verna Trail North and 1200 block of Silver Creek Road from "AG"
Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family Residential (190.97 acres) and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial (10.45 acres), Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-048, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
(Council Member Picht stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-04-150 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Set for Special Member Silcox, that the application of Chadwick Holdings, Ltd., for
Hearing a change in zoning of property located in the 2100 linear feet south
Approved of SH 114 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road intersection and 3300 linear
feet north of Litsey Road from "AG" Agricultural and "CF"
Community Facilities to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-150, be set for a special
hearing. 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 Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16120
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. Richard Vickers, 2400 Cypress Street, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to The "T" operations. He expressed concern with his
Richard Vickers treatment by bus drivers and the deterioration of the bus system.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he would talk to members of the "T"
Board and advise Mr. Vickers.
Gene Putnam Mr. Gene Putnam, 5501 Lubbock, Business 4101 Surrey, appeared
before Council relative to break-ins at his business and the
unresponsiveness of the Police Department.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua
would investigate this matter and provide a report to the Council.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to
preserving the McAdams Building located on Belknap in the
Riverside area. They requested Council's assistance with the
preservation of the building.
Libby Willis, Ms. Libby Willis 2300 Primrose
Preston Phillips, Mr. Preston Phillips 2309 Goldenrod Avenue
Janice Michel, Ms. Janice Michel 2115 Primrose
Jyl DeHaven, Ms. Jyl DeHaven 2013 Tam O'Shanter
Rick Herring Mr. Rick Herring 325 N. Chandler
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, representing the Planning Department, read a
letter sent to the owner, stating that the building would be
demolished October 4, 2004 unless an offer for the property was
made to refurbish the building.
Interim City Manager Boswell stated that staff would explore
options for this property and provide a report to Mr. Herring by
September 17, 2004.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:03 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 21St
day of September, 2004.
Attest: Appro
Marty Hendr M ich el J. Moncri
City Secretary Mayor