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OCTOBER 14, 2003
Date & Time On the 14th day of October, 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, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, John
Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Becky Haskin was temporarily absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Earl King, Emanuel
Missionary Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 2003, were
approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Moncrief presented Council Member Davis with the Annika
Presentations Sorenstam Award in recognition of her hole in one October 13,
2003, at Colonial Country Club.
Council Member Davis introduced Project New and the ACORN Fall
2003 Class.
Council Member Davis excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Dr. Edward
Guinn Day.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Dr. James E.
Guinn III Day.
Council Member Stevenson presented a Proclamation for Beth Lea
Clardy Day.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented Certificates of Recognition
to the following former Board and Commission members:
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Christopher Ebert Historic & Cultural Landmarks
Commission
Vicki Dickerson Board of Adjustment and Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Board
of Adjustment
Mary Ann Epps Fort Worth Commission on
Women
Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Physical
Therapy Month.
Announcements Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to the men and
women at the Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) and to Fort Worth
Police Officers for putting on a great race October 11-12, 2003. He
also expressed get-well wishes to Kenny Brack who was involved
in an accident on the track at TMS. He additionally commended the
men, women, doctors, and other health care professionals at
Children's Medical Center in Dallas who worked to separate
conjoined Egyptian twin boys October 12, 2003.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that a City Wide Forum on
the 2004 Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Bond
Program would be conducted October 23, 2003, at Will Rogers
Memorial Center in the Round Up Inn. He added that the forum
would start with an Open House at 5:30 p.m. where residents could
ask staff questions on the Comprehensive Plan, and then at 7:00
p.m. residents would be able to provide their input on the proposed
2004 Bond Program. He encouraged everyone interested to attend.
Council Member Silcox announced that the last workshop for the
2004 Capital Improvement Bond Program would be conducted
October 16, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Chamber and
encouraged everyone to attend.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Stevenson, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to appoint the following individuals to boards
and commissions indicated, effective October 14, 2003, and with
expiration dates as reflected:
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Animal Shelter Advisory Council
Place Name Expiration
1 Jim Leveritt October 1, 2005
3 Natalie Rayburn October 1, 2005
5 Roberta Florez October 1, 2005
7 Margaret Thomas October 1, 2005
Board of Adjustment & Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Board of Adjustment
11 Susan Witts October 1, 2005
Downtown Design Review Board
1 J. D. Granger October 1, 2005
3 William Boecker October 1, 2005
5 J. Searcy October 1, 2005
6 Kenneth Moczulski October 1, 2004
Fort Worth Human Relations Commission
1 Perry Roc Pack October 1, 2005
3 Norma Esparza October 1, 2005
5 Troy Thorn October 1, 2005
7 Karen Anisman October 1, 2005
11 Richard Burnett October 1, 2005
Minority & Women Business Enterprise
Advisory Committee
Monte Elliott October 1, 2005
Marilou M. Stevens October 1, 2005
Carole Hicks Myers October 1, 2005
Wyntress Ware October 1, 2005
Javier Lucio October 1, 2005
Guadalupe Arriola October 1, 2005
Reba Henry October 1, 2005
Patricia A. Briggs October 1, 2005
Antoin J. Espritt October 1, 2005
Ann Kovich October 1, 2005
W. G. Daniels October 1, 2005
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that William Greenhill be appointed to Place 7 on
the City Zoning Commission, effective October 14, 2003, and with a
term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to reaffirm the appointment of Brandy O'Quinn
to the City Zoning Commission as recommended by Council
Member Davis October 7, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #3004 There was presented Resolution No. 3004 nominating Craig L.
Nominate Craig Kelly for appointment to the Board of Directors for the Tarrant
L. Kelly for Appraisal District (TAD), effective October 14, 2003, and with a term
Appointment to expiring October 1, 2005. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
TAD Board of seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
Directors adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1377 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1377 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-14123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Approve 14123 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Applications for approve the applications from seven property owners for partial
Historic Site Tax approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for properties located
Exemption at 1717 Hurley Avenue, 2215 5t" Avenue, 1625 Fairmount Avenue,
Pertaining to 2211 Fairmount Avenue, 2335 Mistletoe Avenue, 1921 South
Historically Henderson Street and 1912 Hurley Avenue. It was the consensus
Designated of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Properties
G-14124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Verify Historic 14124 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Site Tax approve the applications from three property owners for
Exemption for verification of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for 1625 Fairmount
Various Avenue, 2227 6t" Avenue and 2224 Hurley Avenue. It was the
Properties consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14125 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reappoint Jesse 14125 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Zamarripa as confirm the reappointment of Mr. Jesse Zamarripa as a member of
Member of Civil the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Service Commission for a three-year term expiring October 1, 2006,
Commission or, as required by Section 1.05 of the City of Fort Worth
Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Rules and
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Regulations, until a successor is appointed, confirmed and
qualified. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9867 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Concrete 9867 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Manhole authorize a purchase agreement for concrete manhole sections
Sections from Paradigm Outdoor Supply through Texas Procurement Center
for the Water Department based on the low bid of unit prices, with
payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this
agreement to begin October 14, 2003, and expire October 15, 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-9868 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Audio Books 9868 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
amend the amount authorized for audio books from Books on
Tape, Inc. and Recorded Books, LLC for the Library Department by
$65,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13669 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13669 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as parts of John Smith Survey, Abstract No.
1446, M.G. Elkins Survey, Abstract No. 502, Joel L. Hallum Survey,
Abstract No. 723, and part of Lot 3, Block 1, South Village on the
Creek Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from the City of Arlington
required for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer
(DOE 3295) in east Tarrant County for a total cost of $3.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13670 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13670 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer authorize the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A-1447, James J. Scott Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from BEW Properties, Ltd. (DOE 4039) needed to
provide sanitary sewer service for future development of the
Brookwood Park Addition located north of Everman Parkway
between 1-35W and Union Pacific Railroad for $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13671 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13671 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Single-Family authorize the acquisition of five single-family residential properties
Residential at 3413 Pearl Avenue, 3419, 3504, 3510 and 3302 Chestnut Avenue
Properties for in conjunction with the Meacham International Airport Mitigation
Meacham Program (DOE 3932); and find that the prices offered in the total
International amount of $301,000.00 to be just compensation for the acquisition
Airport of the five properties; and authorize the acceptance and recording
Mitigation of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City
Program Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13672 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13672 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of a permanent water line easement
Easement described as a portion of the Mary Johnson Survey, Abstract No.
858 from Mercantile Partners L.P. for property located east of 1-35W
and south of Meacham Boulevard (DOE 4129) necessary for the
construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of a water line to
serve the Mercantile Center Addition for a total cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13673 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Relocation & 13673 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Moving Expense authorize the payment of relocation, moving and other related
Payments for expenses to displaced homeowners/tenants in connection with the
Meacham Noise Mitigation Program, Phase IV-A (DOE 3932) at Fort Worth
International Meacham International Airport for a maximum total amount of
Airport Noise $890,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Mitigation recommendation be adopted.
Program, Phase
IV-A
L-13674 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline 13674 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Crossing authorize the City Manager to enter into a perpetual pipeline
Agreement crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (DOE
3758) needed for a proposed 8-inch sanitary sewer line
replacement crossing Union Pacific Railroad Company tracks in
Union Pacific Northeast Yards, which is located near the
intersection of South Main Street and Allen Avenue in southeast
Fort Worth, Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002
STM-L, for a one-time cost of $11,688.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13675 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 13675 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Dedication Deed approve the acceptance of a Right-of-Way Dedication Deed from
AIL Investment, LP for property described as A-457, John
Edmonds Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, located north of Wall-
Price Keller Road and west of Corral Drive for proposed storm
drain infrastructure to serve the Kingsridge Addition (DOE 3819)
for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
City Secretary Pearson stated that Mayor and Council
Communication Nos. PZ-2507 and PZ-2508 had associated zoning
cases and each would be heard in conjunction with their zoning
cases during the Zoning Hearing.
PZ-2507 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Heard with Communication No. PZ-2507, Institution and Approval of
Zoning Docket Annexation of Approximately 59.047 Acres Located North of Keller
No. ZC-03-222 Haslet Road, South of Westport Parkway, East of Caylor Road and
West of Old Denton Road (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0009,
Woodhaven Homes Development), be heard with Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-222.
PZ-2508 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Heard with Communication No. PZ-2508, Institution of Annexation and
Zoning Docket Adoption of Ordinance Annexing Approximately 7,257 Acres of
No. ZC-03-213 Land, Located North of IH-30 South to IH-20, south of IH-20, East of
Farmer Road and West of the Waste Management Site and Lost
Creek Ranch Subdivision, Parker and Tarrant Counties for Limited
Purposes and Adopting Regulatory Plan (Annexation Case No. AX-
03-0010) (Walsh Ranch), be heard with Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
213.
C-19808 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Maximus, Inc. 19808 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Maximus,
Inc. for a three-year term, with the option to renew for three
additional one-year periods, for an annual amount not to exceed
$33,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19809 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#2 19809 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #28563 — authorize Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 28563
R-CON, Inc. with R-CON, Inc. for the 16-inch Water Main Extension in Hemphill
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Street and McPherson Boulevard, from Deer Creek Park to Union
Pacific Railroad Crossing, in the amount of $35,954.00, thereby
increasing the total contract amount to $442,390.80. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19810 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 19810 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
#24 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 24 to City
#26482 — Kinsel Secretary Contract No. 26482, a construction contract with Kinsel
Industries, Inc. Industries, Inc., for the North Holly Water Treatment Plant
Improvements, Phase I, in the amount of $266,478.00 thereby
increasing the contract amount to $21,879,936.91. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19811 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William Rigg 19811 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Company authorize the City Manager to exercise the first of two consecutive
one-year renewal options for the Broker of Record Agreement with
William Rigg Company as the City's broker for the procurement of
property and casualty insurance and boiler and machinery
insurance policies; and authorize the purchase of the City's
commercial property insurance at a total premium cost of
$1,204,154.00; and authorize the purchase of the City's commercial
boiler and machinery insurance at a total cost of $87,707.00.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19812 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#4 19812 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #28662 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to City
AUI Contractors, Secretary Contract No. 28662 with AUI Contractors, LP in the
LP amount of $35,665.04 to provide for additional pay item quantities
thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,393,941.25. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arcadia Land 19813 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners 19, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Arcadia Land Partners 19, Ltd. for the installation
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of water and sewer services to service Marine Creek Ranch, Phase
2. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Gershman, 19814 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Brickner, & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Gershman,
Bratton Brickner, and Bratton, Inc. for professional services related to the
implementation and evaluation of the City of Fort Worth's Solid
Waste Management Program. The estimated amount for this
contract is $41,958.00. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and
Stevenson
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Consideration of second public hearing for consideration of Verified Alarm
Verified Alarm Response. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
Response desiring to be heard.
Chief Ralph Mendoza, representing the Police Department,
appeared before Council and gave a staff report.
Council Member Davis assumed her chair.
Mayor Moncrief prefaced citizen comment by stating that it was the
Council's intent to return this issue to the Public Safety Committee
for further review and recommendations.
Anne Syler Ms. Anne Syler, 10908 Hornby St., appeared before Council in
support of the Verified Alarm Response proposal.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the Verified Alarm Response proposal:
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George Felan, Mr. George D. Felan 3507 N. Main St.
Richard Mr. Richard Thompson No address given
Thompson, Mr. Tim Tatom 4208 Buttonwood Rd.
Tim Tatom, Mr. Joe Garcia 1504 Roberts Cutoff
Joe Garcia, Ms. Juanita Harwell 5521 Boca Raton
Juanita Harwell, Ms. Cindy Arnold 5933 Waits Ave.
Cindy Arnold,
Gary Gibson, Mr. Gary N. Gibson 6678 Trinity Heights Blvd.
Greg Huse, Mr. Greg Huse 104 Lakeridge Rd.
W.F. Allison, Mr. W. F. Allison 6524 S. Dover Terrace
Luther Rust, Mr. Luther Rust 7512 Nutwood PI.
Gyneen Ms. Gyneen Boudreaux 5900 Ash Flat Dr.
Boudreaux, Mr. Nathan Bryant 10545 Mapleridge, Dallas, TX
Nathan Bryant, Mr. Jerry Ray 1724 W. Broadus
Jerry Ray, Ms. Kimberly Kasper 6129 Malvey Ave.
Kimberly Kasper, Ms. Beverly Adkins 4420 Overton Terrace
Beverly Adkins, Mr. David Hinshaw 5401 E. Lancaster
David Hinshaw, Ms. Susan Sipple 2204 W. Magnolia
Susan Sipple,
Barbara Espejo, Ms. Barbara Espejo 1604 Arbor Ridge Dr.
Carol Aldrich, Ms. Carol Ray Aldrich 3001 Avenue G
Bobbie New Ms. Bobbie I. New 1700 Eagle
Stan Martin Mr. Stan Martin 11209 New Orleans Dr., Frisco, TX
Peggy Saint- Ms. Peggy Saint-Michel 22566 th Ave.
Michel, Mr. Christopher Manuel 1405 Langston St.
Christopher Ms. Ora Robinson 5555 Turner St.
Manuel, Mr. Michael Bell 3728 E. Berry St.
Ora Robinson, Mr. Richard Haskell 621 Edgefield Rd.
Michael Bell, Ms. Janett Arnold 2929 Portales Dr.
Richard Haskell, Mr. Steve Hilliard 2221 Green Hill Cir.
Janett Arnold,
Steve Hilliard, Ms. Stephanie Enlow 2515 Tandy Ave.
Stephanie Enlow, Mr. Frank J. Wallace 3823 Kelvin Ave.
Frank Wallace, Mr. Bill Johnson 7201 Nasilla
Bill Johnson, Ms. Pamela Starling 8128 Sweetwater Lane
Pamela Starling, Ms. Colleen Jones 3427 Purington Ave.
Colleen Jones, Ms. Kimberly Newcomer 2705 Benbrook Blvd.
Kimberly
Newcomer
Recessed/ Mayor Moncrief recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened
Reconvened at 9:34 p.m.
ZC-03-142 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 12, 2003,
Withdrawn continued the hearing of the application of Manhattan Apts.
Partnership for a change in zoning of property located east of 6900
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block of Manhattan Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood Commercial
to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-142. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
City Attorney Yett stated that a letter had been received from the
applicant requesting the zoning application be withdrawn. He
further stated that the proper motion would be to accept the
withdrawal that had the effect of denying the case without
prejudice.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Manhattan Apts. Partnership, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-142 be withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2994 was
Hearing adopted on September 16, 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
September 24, 2003. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-190 Ms. Jyl De Haven, 2012 Tam O'Shanter, applicant for the property,
Denied With appeared before Council in support of the zoning change and
Prejudice requested their favorable consideration.
Jyl De Haven
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change:
Wendell Dr. Wendell Campbell 5325 Bonnell St.
Campbell, Ms. Dorothy DeBose 5713 Humbert
Dorothy DeBose, Mr. Leroy Baldwin 2921 Lake Como Dr.
Leroy Baldwin, Ms. Willie M. Westbrook 5613 Houghton Ave.
Willie Westbrook, Mr. Tommy McFarland 5804 Geddes Ave.
Tommy Ms. Elsie Green 5813 Geddes Ave.
McFarland, Mr. Louis Bell 5049 Wilmington
Elsie Green,
Louis Bell, Mr. Eric Billips 5235 Bonnell Ave.
Eric Billips
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Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Lillie Williams for a change
in zoning of property located at 5825 Donnelly Avenue from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/MU-1" Planned Development
for all uses in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use with maximum plate
height of 32 feet, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-190, be denied with
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-201 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-027 Member Moss, that the application of Arcadia Lots, Ltd. for a
Approved change in zoning of property located west of 8900 block of North
Beach Street from "A-5" One Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for amenity center, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-201 and Site Plan No. SP-03-027, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-211 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Jason Burroughs for a
change in zoning of property located at 5009 Saunders Road from
"B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
211, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-212 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Kunwar Mahendra for a
change in zoning of property located at 2807, 2809 and 2811 Deen
Road and 2413 Northeast 28th Street from "B" Two-Family and "J"
Medium Industrial to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-212, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-213 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Walsh Ranch, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located north of Aledo Iona Road,
south of White Settlement Road and east of FM 1187 from Unzoned
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for low density
residential, multifamily residential, public, civic, commercial and
industrial uses, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-213, be approved. (See M&C PZ-2508). The
motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15714 2508 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Limited Purpose institute and adopt Ordinance No. 15714 declaring certain findings;
Annexation of providing for limited purpose annexation of a certain 7,257 acres
7,257 Acres of (11.339 square miles) of land, more or less, located north of IH-30
Land, Located South to IH-20, south of IH-20, east of Farmer Road and west of the
North of IH-30 Waste Management Site and Lost Creek Subdivision, in Tarrant
South to IH-20,
South of IH-20, County and Parker County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-03-
East of Farmer 0010, Walsh Ranch), which said territory lies adjacent to and
Road &West of adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth,
Waste Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior
Management Site ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member Silcox made a
& Lost Creek motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Ranch recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Subdivision,
Parker& Tarrant
Countries (Walsh
Ranch)
AX-03-0010
ZC-03-216 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Polo Club Office Park
for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800-10000 blocks
of Richland Street and 3100 and 3200 block of Longvue Avenue
from "MH" Manufactured Housing and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-216, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-217 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of W.W. Investments for a
change in zoning of property located at 6901 John T. White Road
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-217, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-219 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-034 Member Lane, that the application of Charles Lawhon for a change
Approved in zoning of property located at 4600 East Loop 820 South from "B"
Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
selected uses in "I" Light Industrial, with site plan for nursery,
warehouse, showrooms and office, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-219
and Site Plan No. SP-03-034, be approved on the condition the site
plan be amended to ensure that the trees on the east end (110 feet)
of the property would remain. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-221 Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the 60-foot high
SP-03-036 pole sign and inquired if the applicant had considered entering into
Continued for a unified sign agreement.
One Week
Emilou Barnes Ms. Emilou Barnes, 3800 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas, representing
Home Depot, stated that a unified sign agreement was not an
option, as it would encumber the property. She added that they
must have the 60-foot sign for it to be visible from Loop 820.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of West Loop 820 Partners for a
change in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of White
Settlement Road from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" plus outside
storage and display, with site plan for home improvement store,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-221 and Site Plan No. SP-03-036, be
continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-222 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of John Deere Landscapes, Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 4700 block of
Keller Haslet Road from Unzoned to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-222, be approved. (See M&C PZ-2507). The
motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15715 2507 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to
Annexation of institute and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 15715
59.047 Acres declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Located North of boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Keller Haslet annexation of approximately 59.047 acres (.0922 square miles) of
Road, South of land, more or less, being a tract of land situated in the Jose Chirino
Westport Survey, Abstract No. 265 and being a portion of that certain tract of
Parkway, East of land described by deed to McGinnis Farms, Inc., d/b/a John Deere
Caylor Road & Landscapes, Tarrant County, Texas, also being a portion of that
West of Old certain tract of land described by deed to Clayton A. Conley and
Denton Road wife, Ora L. Conley, Tarrant County, Texas, and also being all that
(Woodhaven tract of land described by deed to William Henry Krass and wife,
Homes Carolyn Sue Krass, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No.
Development) AX-03-0009, Woodhaven Homes Development), which said territory
AX-03-0009 lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear
its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof
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shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that this ordinance shall amend every other prior
ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-223 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Mike Carrancejie for a
change in zoning of property located south of Cromwell-Marine
Creek Road, east of Boat Club Road, west of Bowman Roberts
Road and north of Ten Mile Bridge Road from "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-223, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-224 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.
for a change in zoning of property located at the southeast corner
of North Beach Street and Jaylin Street from "A-5" One-Family to
"CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-224, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-225 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3113 and 3116 Winthrop Avenue and 6040 Camp Bowie Boulevard
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F" General Commercial
to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-225,
be approved with the amendment that the property at 3113 and
3116 Windthrop Avenue be rezoned as requested but that the
property at 6040 Camp Bowie be zoned "PD/MU-1" Planned
Development/Low Intensity Mixed Use with a maximum height of
35 feet and waiver of site plan. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-226 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of 35 W. Investment, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located east of 2000 block of Chapel
Creek Boulevard and west of the 2000 block of Academy Boulevard
from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-226, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-227 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of One Woodland Springs for a
change in zoning of property located in the 11900 block of Alta
Vista Road from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-227, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-229 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3511 Pecan Street North from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-229, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis stated that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-03-230
through ZC-03-235 were all City initiated zoning and requested they
be approved simultaneously.
ZC-03-230 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2403 Clinton Avenue from "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-230, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-231 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3322 Avenue M from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-231, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-232 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2836 Burchill Road South from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-232, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-233 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
4325 Carmel Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-233, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-234 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5405 Cottey Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-234, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-235 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5409 Cottey Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-235, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-236 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5115 Pinson Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-21" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-236, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis stated that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-03-237
through ZC-03-253 were all City initiated zoning and requested they
be approved simultaneously.
ZC-03-237 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3716 Avenue L from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-237, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-238 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2825 Burchill Road from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-238, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-239 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2700 Miller Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-239, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-240 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5409 Pinson Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-10" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-240, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-241 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5609 Humbert Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-241, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-242 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5605 Wellesley Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-242, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-243 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5336 Fletcher Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-243, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-245 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2717 Belzise Terrace from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-245, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-246 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2909 Burton Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-246, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-247 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
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2801 Crenshaw Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-247, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-248 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1212 Jessamine Street East from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-248, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-249 Council Member Davismade a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1462 Magnolia Avenue East from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-249, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-250 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1807 Ash Crescent Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-250, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-251 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2636 Carter Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-251, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-252 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1612 Logan Street from "I" Light Industrial to "B" Two-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-252, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-253 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
510 Paradise Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-253, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-134 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 3, 2003,
SP-03-019 continued the hearing of the application of Jay and Barbara
Denied Without Hedges for a change in zoning of property located at 6500 Bridge
Prejudice Street from "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use/Intensive
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
City-managed public collection/disposal facility, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-134 and Site Plan No. SP-03-019. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
City Manager Jackson stated that a letter had been received from
the applicant requesting withdraw of this case.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Jay and Barbara Hedges, Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-134 and Site Plan No. SP-03-019 be denied without prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-214 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
SP-03-032 tempore McCloud that the application of Juan Garcia for a change
Denied With in zoning of property located at 2419 Hemphill Street from "PD-
Prejudice 265" Planned Development for a commercial office and warehouse
to amend "PD-265" to include a restaurant, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-214 and Site Plan No. SP-03-032, be denied with prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-218 Mr. Lemuel W. Taylor III, 5655 Worrell, appeared before Council in
SP-03-033 opposition of the denial. He requested Council permit him to use
Denied Without the property to sell Christmas trees and have outside displays for a
Prejudice six-week period.
Lemuel Taylor
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Shawn Livingston for a
change in zoning of property located at 6720 McCart Avenue from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" plus the sale of
Christmas trees, yard art and flowers, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-218
and Site Plan No. SP-03-033, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-207 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 9,
Continued for 2003, set today as the date for a Special Hearing of the application
Two Weeks of Mary Pena and Hilario Gomez for a change in zoning of property
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located at 920 Winnie Street from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-207. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mary Pena Ms. Mary Pena, 917 Winnie St., appeared before Council in support
of the zoning change. She stated that she had obtained 63
signatures of neighborhood residents in support of this issue.
John Taylor Mr. John F. Taylor, 1040 Burnett Plaza, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He stated that his property was
in the middle of residential property and asked that the application
be denied.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Mary Pena and Hilario Gomez, Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-207 be
continued for two weeks. 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 Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15716
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. Jeanette E. Rincon, 1421 Robinwood Dr., President, Carter
Presentations Riverside Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council
Jeanette Rincon relative to the 2004 Capital Improvement Program.
Angela Lutts Ms. Angela Lutts, 8721 Lake Meadows Lane, representing Lakes of
River Trails Homeowners Association, appeared before Council
relative to the 2004 Capital Improvement Program and requested
improvements be made to Precinct Line road.
Clifford Proffitt Mr. Clifford Proffit, P. O. Box 7484, appeared before Council
relative to the 2004 Capital Improvement Program and requested
improvements be made to the historic Six Points intersection of
the City.
Richard Mr. Richard Thompson appeared before Council regarding
Thompson changes in the state law that allowed police to issue citations for a
missing front license plate.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:03 p.m.
CITY S ETARY MAYOR