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FEBRUARY 11, 2003
Date & Time On the 11th day of February, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:08 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and
Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David
Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Larry Adkisson,
Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 2003,
were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Black History
Presentations Month.
Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for
Engineers' Week.
Announcements Council Member Silcox announced the grand opening of a disk golf
complex in southwest Fort Worth, a block north of Winscott
financed with private funds and introduced Mr. Brian Mace who
explained the game of disk golf. Mr. Mace stated that this form of
golfing was played exactly like regular golf, but instead of using
golf balls and clubs the players throw small disks. He further
stated that the game had become quite popular and appreciated
the support from Council.
Council Member Picht drew Council's attention to an article in the
newspaper relative to the petition process for the proposed
Convention Center Hotel and stated that petitioners were not paid
for their signatures.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. P-9746 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. P-9746 be continued for two weeks, and that
Staff C-19449 be withdrawn.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
SH-121T hearing for the SH-121T (Southwest Parkway) Project. Mayor Barr
(Southwest asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Parkway) Project
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the
SH-121 T Project:
Steve Berry, Mr. Steve Berry 500 W. 7t" St. #400
Randy Gideon, Represented Streams & Valleys
Kelly Warren, Mr. Randy Gideon 500 W. 7t" St. #400
Susan Klein, Represented Streams & Valleys (Presented a handout)
Bill Thornton, Ms. Kelly Warren 4612 Ringold Dr.
Michelle Key, Ms. Susan Klein 2421 Shirley Ave.
Randy Means, Represented Historic Fort Worth
Mance Bowden, Mr. Bill Thornton 4108 Sarita Dr.
Lue Ann Represented Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Claypool, Ms. Michelle Key 2222 Mistletoe Ave.
Teena Prince, Represented Mistletoe Heights Association
Arthur Palmer, Mr. Randy Means 1941 Berkeley Place
Mike Richards Represented Berkeley Place Neighborhood Association
Joseph Weiland, Mr. Mance Bowden 1320 S. University
Margaret Represented Omni American Credit Union (Presented a handout)
DeMoss, Ms. Lue Ann Claypool 3501 Bellaire Dr. N. #1
Joe Monteleone, Ms. Teena Prince 5000 River Bluff
Chuck Blanton, Represented Bellaire Park North Homeowners Association
Jim Blackburn, Mr. Arthur N. Palmer 6701 Clear Springs Dr.
Charles Wendt, Represented Bellaire Park North Homeowners Association
Conway Snipes, Mr. Mike Richards 6701 East Park Dr.
Joe Staley, Represented Bellaire Park North Homeowners Association
Michael Mr. Joseph K. Weiland 6612 High Brook Dr.
Souchick, Represented Hulen Bend Estates Neighborhood Association
Laurie McGown, Ms. Margaret DeMoss 3451 Green Arbor Ct.
Ron Hays, Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Marty Craddock, Mr. Joe Monteleone 3305 Moss Hollow
Tom Reynolds, Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
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Greg Hughes, Mr. Chuck Blanton 3800 Briarhaven Rd.
Barbara Koerble, Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Quentin Mr. Jim Blackburn 2900 Weslayan #400, Houston, TX
McGown, Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Kathy Cash, Mr. Charles Wendt 1800 W. Freeway
Jane Represented St. Paul Lutheran Church
Schlansker, Mr. Conway Snipes 6808 Trinity Landing Dr. N.
Mr. Joe Staley 5949 Sherry Lane #501, Dallas, TX
Represented Fort Worth Country Day School
Mr. Michael Souchick 8325 Summer Park Dr.
Represented Summer Creek South
Ms. Laurie McGown 1615 Sunset Terrace
Represented Sunset Terrace
Mr. Ron Hays 6825 Descanso Gardens Dr.
Represented Park Palisades Homeowners Association
Mr. Marty Craddock 4904 Dexter
Represented I-CARE
Mr. Tom Reynolds 1605 Sunset Terrace
Represented Sunset Terrace Neighborhood Association
Mr. Greg Hughes 2544 Stadium Dr.
Ms. Barbara Koerble 18155 th Ave.
Represented FORWARD
Mr. Quentin McGown 1615 Sunset Terrace
Represented Sunset Terrace Homeowners Association
Ms. Kathy Cash 408 Eastwood Ave.
Represented North Texas River Runners
Ms. Jane Schlansker 1614 Sunset Terrace
Member of Sunset Neighborhood Association
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at
Reconvened 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Barr stated that the Citizen Presentation reflected on the
agenda would be heard at this time.
Citizen Ms. Gigi Goesling, 4301 Kenwood Court, appeared before Council
Presentations regarding water and sewer line repairs on Kenwood Court. Mayor
Barr asked City Manager Jackson to have staff respond to this
issue and keep Council informed of the progress on the repair
work in this area.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Jeanette Rincon be appointed to the Human
Relations Commission Place 4, effective February 11, 2003, and
with a term expiring October 1, 2004.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that Alexia Strout-Dapaz be appointed to the Parks
and Community Services Advisory Board Place 9, effective
February 11, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2003.
Res. #2916 There was presented Resolution No. 2916 appointing the
Appoint chairperson of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the
Chairperson & appointment of three members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Members to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown
Increment TIF), effective February 4, 2003, and with terms expiring on
Reinvestment December 31, 2004, as follows:
Zone #3 NAME APPOINTING ENTITY
(Downtown TIF)
Dan Villegas Representative Lon Burnham
Elaine Klos Fort Worth ISD
Roy Brooks Tarrant County
Kenneth Barr, Chairperson City of Fort Worth
Bill Boecker City of Fort Worth
Michael Burr City of Fort Worth
Nina Petty City of Fort Worth
Jeffrey Rattikin City of Fort Worth
Christene Moss Senator Mike Moncrief
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Res. #2917 There was presented Resolution No. 2917 appointing Jeff King to
Appoint Jeff the Citizens' Committee on Fort Worth's Future as an ex-officio
King to Citizens' member. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Committee on Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Fort Worth's motion carried unanimously.
Future as Ex-
Officio Member
OCS-1330 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1330 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 4, 2003,
continued the public hearing on the December 20, 2002 draft of the
City of Fort Worth 2003 Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Dana Burghdoff, representing the Planning Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13876, as follows:
G-13876 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Draft of 2003 13876, dated February 4, 2003, from the City Manager
Comprehensive recommending that the City Council:
Plan
1. Conduct a public hearing on the December 20, 2002 draft of
the City's 2003 Comprehensive Plan and the addendum of
future land use map amendments recommended by the City
Plan Commission on December 20, 2002, to allow the public
the opportunity to give testimony and present written
evidence; and
2. Adjourn the public hearing; and
3. Schedule discussion of the public comments at the February
18, 2003 Pre-Council meeting.
Ty Bush, Mr. Ty Bush, 12608 Sweet Bay Drive, and Ms. Karen Fetter, 3913
Karen Fetter Clayton Road East, appeared before Council in opposition of the
current draft of the Comprehensive Plan's proposed land use for
their residential area. They expressed concerns relative to
designation of buffer zones and institutionalized zoning.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing on the December 20, 2002 draft of the City
of Fort Worth 2003 Comprehensive Plan, Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13876 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 42,
City of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and
called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13879,
as follows:
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G-13879 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15436 13879 from the City Manager recommending that they City Council:
Designate Tax
Abatement 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Reinvestment Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 42, City of Fort Worth,
Zone #42 Texas; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15436 designating a certain area in
the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment
Zone No. 42, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the
effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a
mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other
matters related to the Zone.
Council Member Davis informed Council that she might have a
potential conflict on this issue, would file a Conflict of Interest
Affidavit or a statement of possible conflict with the City Secretary,
and would abstain from voting.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone
No. 42, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13879 be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
P-9746 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9746, Purchase Agreement for Pre-Recorded
Two Weeks Digital Video Disks from Follett Media Distribution for the Library
Department, be continued for two weeks.
P-9747 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Agricultural 9747 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pesticides authorize purchase agreements with multiple vendors for
agricultural pesticides for the Parks and Community Services
Department based on the low bid with payment due 30 days from
the date of the invoice for all vendors except United Horticultural
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Supply whereas payment due 10 days from date of the invoice,
freight prepaid with Parkway Research Corporation; and these
agreements to begin February 11, 2003, and expire February 10,
2004, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9748 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Streetlight Arms 9748 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase agreement for streetlight arms with Dealers
Electrical Supply Company for the Transporation and Public Works
Department; and authorize this agreement to begin February 11,
2003, and expire February 10, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9749 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Cleaning, 9749 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Decontamination authorize a purchase agreement with Solution Safety Services, Inc.
& Repairs of to provide cleaning, decontamination and repairs of firefighting
Firefighting turnout gear for the Fire Department for an annual estimated cost
Turnout Gear of $150,000.00 with payment due 30 days from receipt of the
invoice; and authorize the agreement to begin February 11, 2003,
and expire October 28, 2007, the expiration date of the original
contract. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9750 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Breakaway 9750 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Transformer authorize a purchase agreement for breakaway transformer bases
Bases with Techline, Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works
Department; and authorize this agreement to begin February 11,
2003, and expire February 10, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13505 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13505 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility approve the acceptance of two permanent utility easements
Easements described as Tract 12F7 &12F, William McCowens Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Strand Investment Partnership, Ltd. and
Hayward Baker, Inc. needed for the purpose of constructing a
water and sanitary sewer line extension to serve properties located
at the southeast corner of Old Denton Road and Golden Triangle
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Boulevard (DOE 3311) for a total cost of $3,020.69. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13506 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Property 13506 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Located at 1404 authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Jerry
Westport L. and Lou Ann Reynolds for City-owned property located at 1404
Parkway Wesport Property, Haslet, Texas (DOE 3531) for $500.00 per month;
and authorize this agreement to begin January 1, 2003, and expire
June 30, 2003, with the provision that the City or the tenant may
terminate the lease agreement with 30 days written advance notice.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept 22.604 13507 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acres for authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to
Alliance Airport accept 22.604 acres from ADL Development, L.P. for the West
Improvements Cargo Taxiway improvement at Alliance Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2455 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15437 2455 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15437 vacating a 20-foot wide by 155.96-foot
Vacation long utility easement within Lot 22, Block 1, Ridglea Country Club
VA-02-081 Estates, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2456 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15438 2456 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Streets & adopt Ordinance No. 15438 vacating two streets 68 feet wide
Related Public located on Sartain Drive and Medical Drive and related Public Open
Open Space Space Easements all situated in Lot 2, Block 2, Lot 1 and 2, Block 3
Easements and Lot 1 and 2, Block 4, HCA Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas.
Vacation It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
VA-03-005 be adopted.
PZ-2457 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Temporary 2457 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Encroachment consider waiver of temporary encroachment fees for the Biotech
Fee Waiver for Research Center and School of Public Health for the use of public
UNT Health right-of-way along Boland Street for the University of North Texas
Science Center Health Science Center. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19449 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-19449, dated January 28, 2003, Provision of
Hepatitis A Vaccinations for Firefighters, Police Officers and Other
At-Risk Employee Groups, be withdrawn.
C-19467 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mansfield ISD 19467 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) and the
City of Fort Worth for the purchase of goods and services. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19468 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
S. J. Louis 19468 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S. J. Louis
Texas Ltd., LLP Construction of Texas Ltd., LLP in the amount of $1,534,232.46 for
Chapel Hill Water Main Extension, Phases I and II. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19469 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
S. J. Louis 19469 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S. J. Louis
Texas Ltd., LLP Construction of Texas, Ltd., LLP in the amount of $2,163,450.85 for
sanitary sewer main and 12-inch sewer main to serve Sendera
Ranch, Sections A and B. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19470 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Orchid Cellmark 19470 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Forensics and authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for forensic
UNT Health science services with Orchid Cellmark Forensics and the
Professional University of North Texas (UNT) Health Professional Science
Science Center— Center — DNA Identity Laboratory for the Fort Worth Police
DNA Identity Department Crime Lab for a period of twelve months, with four
Laboratory one-year options to renew at annually negotiated rates per exam;
and authorize these agreements to begin February 12, 2003, and
expire February 11, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19471 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hillwood 19471 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Residential authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Services, L.P. Agreement with Hillwood Residential Services, L.P., for the
installation of community facilities for Heritage Trace Parkway from
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General Worth Drive to 1,520 feet east of General Worth Drive (Sta.
52+80 to Sta. 68+00). Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-234 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 14,
SP-02-023 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Chris Chappell for
Approved a change in zoning of property located at 4711, 4713, 4717 and
4721 Byers Avenue from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for day care centers,
schools, offices, places of worship, bed and breakfast homes and
inns, and other specified commercial uses, with monument signs
only, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-234 and Site Plan No SP-02-023 be
adopted. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, representing
the applicant, appeared before Council and stated that it was the
applicant's intention to build only those type of structures allowed
by the requested zoning. He added that landscaping of the
development would exceed required standards.
Andrew Yanez Mr. Andrew Yanez, 4605 Byers Avenue, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He submitted a petition from
residents of the area that would be affected by the change and
stated that they wanted the zoning to remain residential.
Russell Kanitz Mr. Russell Kanitz, 4608 Byers Avenue, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He requested that the zoning be
made conditional in that the development must match the
architect's drawing.
Council Member Wentworth stated that the requested zoning is
restrictive and asked staff what other constraints the Council could
impose relative to this zoning
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that once a building permit was issued, conditions on the
entire site plan would be enforced. He added that if conditions
were not adhered to a Certificate of Occupancy would not be
issued.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Chris Chappell, Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-234
and Site Plan No. SP-02-023 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2904 was
Hearing adopted on January 21, 2003, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
January 27, 2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
ZC-02-238 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-001 Member Silcox, that the application of Alliance Property, Ltd. for a
Approved change in zoning of property located north of the 4500 block of
Keller Haslet Road from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for mini warehouse facility, no outside
storage, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-238 and Site Plan No. SP-03-001,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-290 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 14,
Denied Without 2003, continued the hearing of the application of CTC
Prejudice Transportation for a change in zoning of property located at 3540
Euless South Main Road from "PD-43" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a petroleum storage and distribution
facility with conditions to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-290. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
Jim Walker Mr. Jim Walker, 331 Arbor Court, Euless, Texas, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that he had met with the neighborhood
associations in the area and addressed their concerns. He added
that there would be limited truck traffic on this road.
Ty Bush Mr. Ty Bush, 12608 Sweet Bay Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He expressed concerns relative
to safety and size of vehicles entering and exiting the facility.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of CTC Transportation, Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-290 be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-297 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 14,
Continued Until 2003, continued the hearing of the application of James L. Brittain
March 18, 2003 for a change in zoning of property located at in the 10500 block of
Crowley Road (FM 731) from "B" Two-Family, "CR" Low Density
Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family and "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-297. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that a letter had been received from the applicant requesting
a continuance of this case for 30 days.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of James L. Brittain, Council Member Picht made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-297 be
continued until March 18, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-002 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2725 Northwest 20th Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-002, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-003 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3315 and 3317 North Grove
Street from "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-003, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-004 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3012 Loving Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-004,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-005 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
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change in zoning of property located at 6512 Beaty Street from "A-
5" One-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
005, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-006 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 6524 Beaty Street from "A-
5" One-Family to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-006,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-009 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1513 Belzise Terrace from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-009,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-010 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
March 18, 2003 change in zoning of property located at 210 North Decosta Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-010, be continued until March 18, 2003. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-011 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5195 Erath Street from "R-
1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-011, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-012 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 928 East Leuda Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-012,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-013 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1013 East Magnolia Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-013, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-014 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
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change in zoning of property located at 1808 South Jennings
Avenue from "C" Medium Density to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-014, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-015 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1500 North Main Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-015, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-016 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of West Loop 820 Partners for
a change in zoning of property located at 9600-9800 White
Settlement Road from "G" Intensive Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-016, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-019 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-005 Member Davis, that the application of Solidiform, Inc. for a change
Continued for in zoning of property located at 3920, 3924, and 3928 Lawnwood
One Week Street from "B" Two-Family and "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for the expansion of existing
parts contractor, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-019 and Site Plan No.
SP-03-005, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-020 Mr. Stephen Alexander, 1824 Staree Lane, appeared before Council
SP-03-006 in opposition of the requested zoning change. He stated that there
Continued Until was no commercial development in the entire area and that the
March 18, 2003 property was in a rural area. He expressed concerns with the
Stephen effect noise and night lighting would have on residents of the area.
Alexander
Angela Marshall Ms. Angela Marshall, 2217 Virginia Lane, Haslet, Texas, appeared
before Council in support of the zoning change. She stated that
night-lights would not affect area residents and that there was very
little noise, if any, with this type of business. She added that there
was commercial property located to the east of this property.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Chris E. and Angela L.
Marshall for a change in zoning of property located in the 5000
block of W. J. Boaz Road from ""CR" Low Density Multi-Family and
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"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for golf driving range plus batting
cages, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-020 and Site Plan No. SP-03-006,
be continued until March 18, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-022 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Broadway Marine Creek for a
change in zoning of property located at 6500-6700 Boat Club Road
from "R-1" Townhouse Cluster, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
and "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-022, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-023 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Great Southwest Partners
for a change in zoning of property located in the 7600 block of
McCart Avenue from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "FR"
General Commercial Restricted and "PD/SU" Planned
Development/ Specific Use for "E" Neighborhood Commercial with
restrictions, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-023, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-024 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Independent
School District for a change in zoning of property located at 3301
Yucca Avenue from "A-5/DD" One-Family/Demolition Delay to "A-
5/HC" One-Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-024, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-025 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1200 East Lancaster
Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/HC" Medium
Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-025, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-275 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/ Member Silcox, that the application of Metro-North Development,
Denied Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 5700-5800
block of Boat Club Road, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-275, be
approved/denied, as follows:
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Approved:
5.94 acre tract adjacent to Boat Club Road from "A-5" One-Family
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for office, subject to
"E" Neighborhood Commercial development standards, with site
plan required.
Denied:
2.26 acre interior tract from "A-5" One-Family to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-001 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Returned to Member Davis, that the application of Jose Estrada for a change in
Zoning zoning of property located at 3511 East Belknap Street from "E"
Commission for Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Reconsideration Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-001, be returned to the Zoning
Commission for reconsideration. 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 Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15439
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 Ms. Marilyn R. Fisher, 200 Burnett Street #326, appeared before
Presentations Council and expressed concerns with sidewalks and wheelchair
Marilyn Fisher access in the Stop Six area and removal of asbestos from the old
Bank One Tower.
City Manager Jackson informed Ms. Fisher that a representative
from the City would walk through her neighborhood and discuss
what could be done on this issue. He asked Mr. Robert Goode,
Transportation/Public Works Director, to meet with Ms. Fisher to
resolve her concerns on the sidewalks.
Joan Crownover Ms. Joan Crownover, 1041 East Robert Street, appeared before
Council relative to substandard housing, Convention Center Hotel,
and unsightly conditions of the parking lot at the Sack `N Save
store and crime in her area of the City.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of 4-
man staffing for all fire trucks in the City's Fire Department:
Peggy Terrell, Ms. Peggy Terrell 5025 Marble Falls Rd.
Clifford Proffitt, Represented White Lake Hills Neighborhood Association
Margaret Bloom, Mr. Clifford Proffitt 1212 North Riverside Dr.
Jackie Huff Represented Carter Riverside Neighborhood Association and
Riverside Alliance of Neighborhood Associations
Ms. Margaret C. Bloom 7800 Forest Hill Dr. #137
Ms. Jackie Huff 2929 E. Lancaster Ave.
Mayor Barr announced that a Good Neighborhood, Good
Neighbors meeting would be held February 18, 2003, from 6:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 800 N. 5t" Street.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11.10 p.m.
CITY SAC ETARY MAYOR