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JUNE 10, 2003
Date & Time On the 10th day of June, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, and
John Stevenson; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David
Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Members Clyde Picht
and Wendy Davis were temporarily absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Penny Yaites, Campus
Drive United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 2003, were
approved unanimously.
Council Members Picht and Davis assumed their chairs.
Special Council Member Haskin presented an Honorary Citizenship
Presentations Certificate to Ms. Julie Guillaume of Loches, France.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief announced the appointment of various standing
Council committees discussed in Pre-Council meeting earlier. He
added that one of the committees would be the Trinity River Vision
Committee whose members would be Judy Green, Council
Members Stevenson and Davis and himself.
Council Member Silcox announced that although Hillwood had
indicated they would withdraw from the project, the Capital
Improvement and Infrastructure Committee would still conduct a
public hearing, June 11, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
He added that the hearing was to receive public comment on the
Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for the realignment of
Heritage Trace Parkway, Park Vista Boulevard, and Golden Triangle
Boulevard. He encouraged everyone interested to attend the
hearing.
Mayor Moncrief announced that the Fort Worth Town Hall meeting
would be held June 16, 2003, at the Fort Worth Community Arts
Center, 1309 Montgomery Street. He added that it would start with
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an open house at 6:30 p.m. at which time residents could address
their concerns with department directors and City staff, and then at
7:30 p.m. residents could voice their concerns with the Mayor and
Council.
Council Member Moss announced that the Carver Heights Model
Block Blitz would be held June 14, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. at the vacant lot at Vel and IH820 and invited everyone to
attend.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the following individuals be appointed to
boards and commissions indicated as recommended by the
Governmental and Neighborhood Relations Committee, effective
June 10, 2003, and with terms expiring as reflected:
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Term Expires
Jim Leveritt, Place 1 October 1, 2003
Michael L. Morris, Place 2 October 1, 2004
Billy Bryan Davis, Place 3 October 1, 2003
Jerry Cook, Place 4 October 1, 2004
Raul Rodriguez, Place 6 October 1, 2004
Margaret Thomas, Place 7 October 1, 2003
Board of Adjustment (Alternates)
John Mance Bowden III, Place 10 October 1, 2004
Susan Witts, Place 11 October 1, 2003
Downtown Design Review Board (Alternate)
Nina B. Petty, Place 6 October 1, 2004
Human Relations Commission
Troy Thorn, Place 5 October 1, 2003
The motion carried unanimously.
At the request of Mayor Moncrief, Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin to appoint Steve
Montgomery to Place 1 on the City Plan Commission effective June
10, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2003. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Res. #2953 There was presented Resolution No. 2953 appointing the
Appoint membership to the Appeals Board for the Building Standards
Membership to Commission. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Appeals Board Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted with
for Building the revised effective date of June 24, 2003. The motion carried
Standards unanimously.
Commission
C.P. #229 There was presented Council Proposal No. 229 proposing that the
Expansion of City Council direct the City staff to schedule an item for the City of
Polytechnic/ Fort Worth City Council Agenda on June 24, 2003, to consider
Wesleyan NEZ expanding the Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone (NEZ) by 0.0338 square miles. Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Appoint Ad Hoc Mayor Moncrief encouraged Council Members who had not made
Drop Off Center their appointments to the Ad Hoc Drop Off Center Committee to do
Committee so at their earliest opportunity.
OCS-1353 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1353 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13990 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15585 13990 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Economic adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15585 increasing estimated
Development receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
Grant for Evans $1,500,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
Avenue/ Evans Avenue/Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District
Rosedale Street Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Business & recommendation be adopted.
Cultural District
Project
P-9808 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Pump Parts & 9808 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Repair Services authorize a purchase agreement with Best Equipment/PumpWorks
for pump parts and repair services for the City of Fort Worth based
on the discount offered and low hourly rates; and authorize this
agreement to begin June 10, 2003, and expire June 9, 2004, with
options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9809 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Comlog Digital 9809 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Voice Logger authorize a sole source purchase from CVDS, Inc. for a Comlog
Digital Voice Logger for the Police Department's Bolt Street Public
Communications Center (Dispatch Operations and Public Safety
Answering Point — PSAP). The purchase is based on the bid
received from the sole source vendor at a cost of $99,473.56.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13575 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13575 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acquisition of one permanent water main easement
Easement & and one temporary construction easement described as part of the
Temporary J. Kirby Survey, Abstract No. 907 from Wilhelmina Gladden for
Construction property located north of Northwest 33rd Street along McCandless
Easement Street (DOE 3636) necessary for the construction, maintenance and
operation of the Northside II water transmission main between the
McCandless Street and the Cantrell-Samson pump stations for a
total cost of $500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13576 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Lake 13576 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Property authorize approval of a lease agreement with Kelly White and Kim
Wester for City-owned Lake Worth lease property described as Lot
27, Block 9 (4144 Lakewood), for a term of five years with an option
to extend the agreement for another five-year term beginning
February 1, 2003, and expiring January 31, 2008, for an annual
lease rate of $400.00. The February start date allows
synchronization with the annual billing cycle. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13577 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sublease of 13577 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hangar 39-N authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to Sublease by
lease site IAS Aviation Services L.L.C. to Spirit Airlines, Inc. of the Hangar 39-
N lease site at Forth Worth Meacham International Airport. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13578 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Improved & 13578 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Unimproved authorize the City Manager to execute an Improved and
Ground Lease at Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement with mandatory
FW Meacham improvements with IEC International, Inc. for 301,190 square feet of
International improved land and 50,550 square feet of unimproved land at Fort
Airport Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19615 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 19615 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Housing
Development 1. Authorize the use of $615,000.00 for Community Housing
Organizations Development Organizations (CHDOs) under Federal Home
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Year 2002; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts, not to
exceed a combined total of $300,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2002
HOME funds, with the following CHDOs to implement their
respective projects in the amounts of:
a) $200,000.00 to Lake Como Area Council (LCAC) in
CHDO Program Funds for single-family housing
development; and
b) $50,000.00 to Near Southeast Community
Development Corporation, Inc. in CHDO Support
Funds to assist the organization with payment of
operating costs; and
c) $50,000.00 to Greenway Neighborhood Development
Corporation in CHDO Support Funds to assist the
organization with payment of operating costs; and
3. Authorize LCAC to retain the proceeds as defined by
Section 92.300 (a) (2) of the HOME program regulation and
in conformance with City policy; and
4. Authorize the contract performance period for the
contracts to begin on the date of contract execution and
end twelve months thereafter; and
5. Authorize extension or renewal of the contracts for up to
one year, if the organizations request extension; and
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6. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts, if
necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate $315,000.00 in
CHDO Program Funds to the City of Fort Worth Housing
Assistance Program to provide closing cost, down
payment or soft second mortgage assistance to
homebuyers of homes developed by CHDOs with CHDO
funds.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19616 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TxDOT 19616 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize an increase in the City's Participation level of $27,990.53
for the Camp Bowie Boulevard, 7" Street, University Drive, and
Bailey Avenue intersection improvements by the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT). It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19617 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Austin Bridge & 19617 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Road, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin
Bridge & Road, LP in the amount of $528,305.00 for 50 working
days for HMAC (hot mix asphaltic concrete) Surface Overlay 2003-
12 at Various Locations. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19618 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ballou 19618 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ballou
Company, Inc. Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $932,304.00 for 65
working days for Micro-Surfacing 2003-7 at Various Locations. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19619 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Camp, Dresser & 19619 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
McKee, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. in the amount of $75,406.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Main Extension from the Village Creek Collector
Sewer to Sanitary Sewer Main 314. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19620 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15586 19620 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Health & Texas awarded, a grant contract with the Texas Department of
Diabetes Health and Texas Diabetes Program in the amount of
Program $80,000.00 to be used to provide community-based diabetes
prevention and management programs; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15586 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $80,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
Texas Department of Health and the Texas Diabetes Program
for the purpose of funding community-based diabetes
prevention and management programs; and
3. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000.00
for the interim financing for this grant, pending contract
execution to ensure program continuation.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Citizen Presentations would be heard at
this time.
Citizen Mr. Steve Holleran, representing the Citizens' Committee on Fort
Presentations Worth's Future, appeared before Council and presented and
Steve Holleran submitted for record the Minority Report relative to the need for a
luxury convention center hotel.
Kim Dignum Ms. Kim Dignum, 3964 Windhaven Road, also a member of the
Citizens' Committee on Fort Worth's Future, appeared before
Council and stated that the Minority Report had some points of
validity. She encouraged the Council to review the report as not all
committee members agreed with everything in the Majority or
Minority Reports.
Chip Diano Mr. Chip Diano, 554 S. Summit Avenue #1010, appeared before
Council in opposition of the convention center hotel.
Eunice Givens Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, appeared before Council
relative to trash and bulky waste pickup in her neighborhood.
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George Barnes Mr. George Barnes, 5317 Bonnell, appeared before Council relative
to Como leadership.
Laynetta Justice Ms. Laynetta Justice, 5800 Blackmore Avenue, appeared before
Council relative to bulky waste, poor conditions of the street, and
requested speed humps be installed on Blackmore to discourage
speeding vehicles near Como Elementary and Como Montessori
Schools.
Council Member Stevenson stated that Ms. Justice's concerns
were also presented at the Como Area meeting and commended
Mr. Joe Ternus from Transportation/Public Works for addressing
citizen concerns at that meeting.
City Manager Jackson stated that the City would provide Ms.
Justice with a letter of response relative to street improvements on
Blackmore Avenue.
Richard Mr. Richard Thompson, 2101 White Settlement Road, appeared
Thompson before Council relative to speeding Police vehicles.
Joan Crownover Ms. Joan Crownover, 1041 East Robert Street, representing
Southside Urban Development, appeared before Council relative to
the cost of yard waste bags being unaffordable to senior citizens
and expressed concern about unsightly brush and bulky waste in
her community. She also requested that the City Council give
consideration to bringing economic development to the area such
as a Super Wal-Mart.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2943 was
Hearing adopted on May 20, 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 May 23, 2003. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-078 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 315 East Cannon Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-078, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-101 Council Member Haskin 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 5963 Meadowbrook Drive
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-101, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-102 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 3219 Bideker Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-102,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-103 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 1733 Edgewood Terrace
Street (S) from "B" Two-Family to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-103, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-104 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at 1717 Ash Crescent
Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-104, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-105 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 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 1125 East Cannon Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-105, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-106 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 711 Crawford Street from
"D" High Density Multi-Family to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-106, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-107 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at 704 East Jefferson
Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-107, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-108 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2760 Rouse Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-108,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-109 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1201 East Rosedale Street
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F" General Commercial
to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-109, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-110 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1644 East Terrell Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-110, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-111 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1708 East Tucker Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-111, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-114 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of David and Marilyn Lewis for a
change in zoning of property located at 5220 Locke Avenue from
"ER/HSE" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted/Highly Significant
Endangered to "PD/SU/HSE" Planned Development/Specific
Use/Highly Significant Endangered for all uses in "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted plus indoor and outdoor
receptions, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-114, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-115 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Michael Griffith for a
change in zoning of property located at 3117, 3121, and 3125
Marquita Drive from "A-5" One-Family to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-115, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-116 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Southeast Investments
for a change in zoning of property located at the southwest corner
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of Western Center Boulevard and Watauga Smithfield from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "D" High Density Multi-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-116, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-117 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of James D. Finley for a change
in zoning of property located at 1119 West 5t" Street from "J"
Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-117, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-119 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-017 Member Silcox, that the application of Steve Hotchkiss for a
Continued Until change in zoning of property located at 4524 Geddes Avenue and
July 8, 2003 4529 Donnelly Avenue from "A-5" One-Family and "B" Two-Family
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a veterinary
clinic and parking, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-119 and Site Plan No.
SP-03-017, be continued until July 8, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-126 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of River Trails Land and Cattle,
Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 2900 block of
Precinct Line Road (southwest corner of Precinct Line and Trinity
Boulevard) from "D" High Density Multi-Family to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-126, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-128 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Jim and Candy Walton for a
change in zoning of property located at 523 North Riverside Drive
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and one single-family residence, with waiver of site
plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-128, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-130 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before
Continued for Council in support of the zoning change. He stated that no one
One Week spoke in opposition at the Zoning Commission meeting and
Jim Schell requested Council's favorable consideration.
Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the 5,000 square
foot lots. Mr. Schell stated that the lots had an average size of
7,300 square feet.
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Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Jake Cook for a change in
zoning of property located east of 2800 block of Cooks Lane and
west of Dottie Lynn Parkway from "Unzoned" and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-130, be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-131 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Stevenson, that the application of Briscoe Clark Company,
July 8, 2003 Ltd. for a change in zoning of property located north of Highway
114, west of C. Tydings from "Unzoned" to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-131, be continued until July 8, 2003. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-133 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Coyle Whitten for a change
in zoning of property located in the 3600 block of Garrett Street and
Frazier Court from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-133, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-089 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/ Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Denied Without change in zoning of property located at 1621, 1625, 1633, 1635,
Prejudice 1639, 1641, 1645 West Oleander; 1600, 1606, 1614, 1616, 1622, 1626,
1630, 1632, 1634, 1640 Mistletoe Boulevard, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-089, be approved/denied without prejudice as follows:
Recommended for Approval:
From "D" High Density Multi-Family, "CF" Community Facilities
"E" Neighborhood Commercial and "G" Intensive Commercial to
"MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use.
Recommended for Denial:
1200 8t" Avenue (Lots 14 and 15 only) from "G" Intensive
Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-122 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved/ tempore McCloud, that the application of J. V. Leggett, Inc. for a
Denied change in zoning of property located at 6816 and 6818 Camp Bowie
Boulevard West, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-122, be approved/denied
as follows:
Recommended for Approval:
From "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "FR" General
Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood Commercial
Recommended for Denial:
6800 Camp Bowie Boulevard West; from "FR" General Commercial
Restricted to "E" Neighborhood Commercial
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-281 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406, appeared
SP-02-026 before Council and stated that he met with the property owners in
Denied With the area as recommended by the Zoning Commission. He added
Prejudice that as a result of that meeting, the site plan was amended to
Dennis Hopkins accommodate the wishes of the residents. He asked that Council
schedule this case for a special hearing.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that Mr. Hopkins' appeal letter was filed within the period
required and that appropriate Council action would be to uphold
the decision of the Zoning Commission and deny the zoning
request or deny the zoning case without prejudice to allow the
applicant to apply again within one year. He added that Council
could also set the case for a special hearing as long as the City
provided the required 15-day notice to residents. He further stated
that Council also had the option of returning the case to the Zoning
Commission for further consideration.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change and requested that Council uphold the decision
of the Zoning Commission and deny the request:
Janice Michel Ms. Janice Michel 2115 Primrose Ave.
Richard Linnartz Mr. Richard Linnartz 1400 Robinwood Dr.
Preston Phillips Mr. Preston Phillips 2309 Goldenrod Ave.
Wendy Vann Ms. Wendy Vann P. O. Box 7354
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Phillips Auto Brokers, Inc. for
a change in zoning of property located at 3509 East Belknap Street
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus automobile sales (new and used) including
supporting elements as reflected in site plan, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-281 and Site Plan No. SP-02-026, be denied with prejudice.
(See Letter of Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-001 Mr. Gregory Phillips, Sr., 3208 Currie #603, agent for the applicant,
SP-03-015 appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
Denied With stated that his client was not aware of the zoning when he
Prejudice purchased the property and had planned to make many
Gregory Phillips improvements to the property. He added that he had met with
residents in the community and had complied with all their
requests and asked Council to approve the zoning change.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change and requested that Council uphold the decision
of the Zoning Commission and deny the request:
Janice Michel Ms. Janice Michel 2115 Primrose Ave.
Preston Phillips Mr. Preston Phillips 2309 Goldenrod Ave.
Richard Linnartz Mr. Richard Linnartz 1400 Robinwood Dr.
Wendy Vann Ms. Wendy Vann P. O. Box 7354
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Jose Estrada for a change in
zoning of property located at 3511 East Belknap Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, with
exceptions, plus mechanical auto repair, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
001 and Site Plan No. SP-03-015, be denied with prejudice. (See
Letter of Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-118 The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
Returned to the zoning change:
Zoning
Commission
Halbert Carter Mr. Halbert Carter 3036 Comanche
Shirley Hugie Ms. Shirley Hugie 4705 Melinda Dr.
Sam Hugie Reverend Sam Hugie 4705 Melinda Dr.
Council Members Silcox and Picht excused themselves from the
Council table at this time.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Christian Crusade for Christ
for a change in zoning of property located at 5183 011ie Street from
"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-118, be returned to the
Zoning Commission for further examination of the parking and
incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan. (See Letter of
Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-124 Mr. Nathan Knott, 600 Six Flags Drive Suite 300, Arlington, Texas,
Returned to appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
Zoning requested that Council return the case to the Zoning Commission
Commission for further consideration.
Nathan Knott
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of SHG Land Investments of
Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at the
northwest corner of Oak Grove Road and County Road 1004 from
"B" Two-Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "I" Light
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family and "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-124, be returned to the Zoning
Commission. (See Letter of Appeal). The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Members Silcox and Picht assumed their chairs.
ZC-03-125 Ms. Peggy A. Shelton, 4412 Sahara Place, appeared before Council
Denied in opposition of the zoning change. She requested that Council
Peggy Shelton uphold the decision of the Zoning Commission and deny the
zoning change.
Kelly Page Mr. Kelly Page, 3025 College, representing the applicant, appeared
before Council and stated that the misrepresentation of this zoning
case at the Zoning Commission meeting had negatively impacted
this case. He added that the facility would house trade people, that
it would be an all male facility, and that everyone who stayed at the
facility would have to be gainfully employed.
Chris Petro Mr. Chris Petro, 3433 Brady Avenue, appeared before Council in
support of the zoning change. He stated that the residents would
be out-of-town workers and contractors who were there to
complete various construction jobs within the City.
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JUNE 10, 2003
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Rice Market, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 1320 East Seminary Drive
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial
Restricted plus a boarding house, with waiver of site plan
requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-125, be denied. (See Letter of
Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-127 Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 3204 S. Main, representing the applicant,
SP-03-018 appeared before Council in support of the zoning change and
Denied requested that Council set this case for a special hearing. He
Christopher added that they would submit a revised site plan that was more
Bonilla restrictive relative to parking and the maximum number of
occupants of each unit.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change and requested Council support the denial.
Olga Jones Ms. Olga Jones 3632 Lafayette Ave.
David Plemmons Mr. David Plemmons 3632 Lafayette Ave.
LaFarris Zollinger Ms. LaFarris Zollinger 3612 Layfayette Ave.
Bill Parker Mr. Bill Parker 3613 Layfayette Ave.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Ximena Urutia-Rojas for a
change in zoning of property located at 1813 Owasso Street from
"B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
Multi-Family based on "C" Density Multi-Family standards, with
site plan for multi-family dwellings, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-127
and Site Plan No. SP-03-018, be denied. (See Letter of Appeal).
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-132 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
Continued Until applicant, appeared before Council and stated that the requested
August 7, 2003 zoning complied with requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. He
Jim Schell requested that the case be continued until August 7, 2003.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Claneco, Ltd. for a change in
zoning of property located in the 7800-7900 block of Meadowbrook
Drive North from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-132, be continued until August 7,
2003. (See Letter of Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-135 Mr. Troy Snodgrass, 3009 Goldenrod Avenue, representing the
Denied With Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association, appeared before
Prejudice Council in opposition of the zoning change and requested that
Troy Snodgrass Council uphold the decision of the Zoning Commission and deny
the request.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Juan Reyes for a change in
zoning of property located at 1712 North Sylvania Avenue from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
auto detail shop, with waiver of site plan requested, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-135, be denied with prejudice. 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. 15587
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.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:35 p.m.
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