HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/05/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 14, 2002
Date & Time On the 14th day of May, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:13 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; 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.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Laird Duran, Grace Lutheran
Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Salvation Army Week to Major Brittle.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for American
Stroke Month.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Children's and
Police Day to Ms. Berty Magana, Principal of Worth Heights
Elementary School, and student, Christina.
Council Member Frank Moss introduced Mr. Bob Jones, Head
Coach, Dunbar High School who invited everyone to support the
Dunbar football team by purchasing tickets at the Ticket Kickoff
Rally at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Wilkerson-Greines
Activity Center. Coach Jones also stated that they were looking for
Corporate Sponsorship to assist the team when they play in the
Dave Campbell's Football Classic August 31, in the San Antonio
Alamo Dome.
Announcements Council Member Wentworth announced that the meeting of the
Transit Study Committee would be held tomorrow to discuss a
locally preferred alternative for travel to downtown, the light rail
system. He added that there would also be a public hearing to
receive public comment on May 28, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
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Council Member Lane announced that on May 23, 2002, the lights
will go back on at LaGrave Field, and the Fort Worth Cats would
play their first game.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced the designation of the
Near Southeast Historic District.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19080 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-19080 be continued for one week.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Moss, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, to appoint Victor Puente, Sr. to Place 4 on the
Aviation Advisory Board effective May 14, 2002 and with a term
expiring October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1281 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1281 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 Department. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13619 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extend 13619 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Temporary authorize an additional extension of the temporary closure of
Closure of Taylor Street from 4t" Street to 5t" Street until July 12, 2002, to
Taylor Street accommodate the fire proofing of the Bank One building located at
500 Throckmorton Street. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13620 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Designate Libby 13620 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Watson as authorize the City Manager to designate Libby Watson, Assistant
Authorized City Manager, as the Authorized Official for the Sex Offender
Official for Registration/Monitoring Unit, Computer Fraud Expansion,
Texas Criminal Domestic Assault Response Team, and Enhanced Domestic
Justice Division Assault Response Team grants from the Office of the Governor,
Grants Criminal Justice Division. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-13621 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15095 13621 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Per Acre Charge adopt Ordinance No. 15095 amending Chapter 35, Water and
for Certain Sewers, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), by adding a
Sanitary Sewer Division 3 to Article III, per acre charges; providing for definitions;
Mains & providing criteria for per acre charges for developer initiated
Reimbursement projects and City initiated projects; providing for the calculation of
to Developer & a per acre charge; providing for the assessment and payment of a
City of Fort per acre charge; amending Article IV, Reserved; providing for
Worth refunds to developers and for the administration of funds collected
from per acre charges. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13622 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appoint Fire 13622 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Chief in Interim confirm the appointment of Jim Tidwell as Fire Chief in an interim
Capacity capacity effective 12:01 a.m., June 1, 2002. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr congratulated Chief Tidwell on his appointment and
expressed the City's appreciation for his hard work and leadership.
G-13623 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15096 13623 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fund Botanic
Garden 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a gift of $64,951.34
Operations from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc. for the purpose
of funding, for a period of one year, the salary and benefits
of a Gardener and a Senior Maintenance position at the
Botanic Garden; and
2. Accept a gift of $155,854.24 from the Fort Worth Garden
Club, Inc. for the purpose of funding, for a period of one
year, the salary and benefits of a Center Coordinator, an
Administrative Technician, an Audio Visual Specialist and a
Senior Maintenance position at the Botanic Garden; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15096 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $220,805.58 from available funds for
the purpose of funding Botanic Garden operations.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13624 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Adopt Updated 13624 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Gateway Park
Master Plan and 1. Adopt the updated Gateway Park Master Plan as an
Amend Park, amendment to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master
Recreation, and Plan; and
Open Space
Master Plan 2. Authorize amendment of the Park, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan to include the Gateway Master Plan
Update recommendations as priorities for future funding and
development.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, with
appreciation to City staff and the students from Texas A&M for
their hard work. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9597 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
OEM Qcues 9597 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Camera and
Equipment Parts 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with STM Equipment
and Repair Company for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Qcues
camera and equipment parts and repairs for the Water
Department based on documented sole source with payment
due 30 days from receipt of the invoice, freight prepaid and
added to the invoice; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin May 21, 2002, and expire
May 20, 2003, with options to renew for two successive one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13294 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main authorize the acquisition and acceptance of one permanent water
Easement and main easement and one temporary construction easement
Temporary described as part of the A. Fernandez Survey, Abstract No. 506,
Construction Tarrant County, Texas, from Samuel Garza Castillo, required for the
Easement Southside III 36-inch water line project (DOE 3416) from Cleburne
Crowley Road to the City of Burleson at Shannon Creek for a cost
of $7,700.00, plus estimated closing costs of $1,000.00, for a total
cost of $8,700.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13295 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13295 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer authorize the acceptance of two permanent sanitary easements
Easements described as Tract 4R1, Lake Arlington Industrial Park Addition
and A-843, S. G. Jennings Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Dan
Dipert (DOE 3315), needed for the new realignment of sanitary
sewer main M-503, for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13296 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13296 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements approve the acceptance of various permanent easements from
Gary J. and Deborra L. Baker (DOE 3624), needed for new
development at The Ranch at Eagle Mountain Four, for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13297 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acquisition and acceptance of one permanent water
Easement and main easement and one temporary construction easement
Temporary described as part of the S. M. Blair Survey, Abstract No. 177,
Construction Johnson County, Texas, from J. W. Crouch, Jr. and Katherine
Easement Crouch Halwes, required for the Southside III 36-inch water line
project (DOE 3416) from Cleburne Crowley Road to the City of
Burleson at Shannon Creek for a total cost of $10,600.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Relocation and 13298 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Construction of
Fire Station 1. Approve the purchase of property described as 1301 West
No. 8 Rosedale Street from the Fort Worth Western Railroad
(FWWRR) for the relocation and construction of Fire Station
No. 8 for a total cost of $455,742.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
deeds and closing documents, and allow the Engineering
Department, Real Property Services Division, to file the
deeds in the City's name; and
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3. Authorize allocation to the Fire Station No. 8 project of any
proceeds derived from the future sale of the portion(s) of
the FWWRR right-of-way that is not specifically required for
the construction of Fire Station No. 8 to offset any funding
shortfalls. It is anticipated that approximately 1.1 acres will
remain for marketing after all land requirements are met,
and based on fair market value, anticipated proceeds will be
approximately $310,000.00; and
4. Authorize allocation to the Fire Station No. 8 project of any
proceeds derived from the future sale of the current Fire
Station No. 8 property at 1301 West Rosedale Street to
offset funding shortfalls. It is anticipated that this facility
will be demolished, and the remaining one-quarter acre
marketed. Based on fair market value, anticipated proceeds
will be approximately $76,600.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13299 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acquisition and acceptance of one permanent water
Easement and main easement and one temporary construction easement
Temporary described as part of A. Fernandez Survey, Abstract No. 506,
Construction Tarrant County, Texas, from Virgil Waggoner and Frances
Easement Waggoner, required for the Southside III 36-foot water line project
(DOE 3416) from Cleburne Crowley Road to the City of Burleson at
Shannon Creek in the amount of $7,000.00, plus estimated closing
costs of $1,000.00, for a total cost of $8,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Extension 13300 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Police authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension for the
Department at Police Department with Tracy L. Kobs, Robert W. Dowling, and
2509 Merrick Emily Hardesty for office space located at 2509 Merrick Street for a
Street neighborhood policing district headquarters at a cost of $40,800.00
per year; and approve the lease extension term of one year
beginning June 1, 2002, and expiring May 31, 2003. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13301 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize the City Manager to execute an Unimproved Ground
Lease Sites W-7, Lease with mandatory improvements with Anthony Properties for
W-8, and W-9 at 24,625 square feet of unimproved property, 19,700 square feet of
Spinks Airport improved property, and a right of the first refusal on 138,171
square feet of property at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Lease Sites
W-7, W-8, and W-9). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Parkland and 13302 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Playground accept from Hillwood Alliance Residential LLP 1.057 acres of
additional land with improvements, including a walkway and
playground described as Lot 22, Block 121, being a tract of land
situated in the Nancy Ann Robert Survey, Abstract No. 1275, City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being all of Lot 22, Block
121, Phase XII, Section 2, Park Glen Addition, and Lot 44, Block
119, being a tract of land situated in the Nancy Ann Robert Survey,
Abstract No. 1275, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and
being all of Lot 44, Block 119, Phase XII, Section 2, Park Glen
Addition, that will be added to Arcadia Trail Park North. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19077 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 19077 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute an annual contract with
Inc. Westhill Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,250.00 for the
construction of speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks,
and sidewalk ramps at various locations. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19078 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #1 19078 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #25335 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Carter & Secretary Contract No. 25335 with Carter & Burgess, Inc. to provide
Burgess, Inc. additional design services for North Tarrant Parkway from US377
to IH-35W for a lump sum fee of $69,596.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19079 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Huitt-Zollars, 19079 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering contract with
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Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for Berry Street Surface Transportation
Enhancement project from Evans Avenue to 6t" Avenue in the
amount of $166,610.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19080 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-19080, Execute a Contract with Songer
One Week Construction, Inc. for the Construction of Fire Station No. 39, be
continued for one week.
C-19081 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15097 19081 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order#2
to CSC Order — 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $36,631.80 from the
Ballou Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Construction Project Fund; and
Company, Inc.
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15097 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $36,631.80 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Ballou
Construction Company, Inc. for Micro-Surfacing 2001-5 at
Various Locations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2
to City Secretary Contract No. 26820 with Ballou
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $67,042.92 to
provide for adjustments in quantities of pay items, thereby
increasing the total contract amount to $1,574,092.92.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19082 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kimley-Horn and 19082 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services
agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the
development of traffic signal timing plans for the Central Business
District for a fixed fee of $415,000.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19083 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cen-Tex Rural 19083 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Rail authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Rail
Transportation Crossing Agreement with Cen-Tex Rural Rail Transportation
District District, consented to by Fort Worth and Western Railroad, which
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allows the construction of a 12-inch water line at the intersection of
Old Granbury Road and St. Francis Village Road (DOE 3431) under
the railroad tracks for a total cost of $3,500.00 for a 20-year period.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19084 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#1 19084 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
—William J. authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 with
Schultz, Inc. William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in
d/b/a Circle "C" the amount of $201,520.00 for additional work in water and sanitary
Construction sewer line relocations in the IH-30 reconstruction project, Contract
Company 2C, Henderson Street to Burnett Street. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19085 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15098 19085 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Stabile & Winn,
Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $455,492.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $292,280.00, and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $163,212.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15098 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $292,280.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $163,212.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding award of contract
to Stabile & Winn, Inc. for street reconstruction; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $1,843,904.00 for the
reconstruction of Sanborn Avenue (Scott Avenue to East
Lancaster Avenue), Camilla Street (Conner Avenue to South
Beach Street), Koch Street (Conner Avenue to South Beach
Street), Parkdale Street (Koch Street to dead end), and
Sargent Avenue (East Lancaster Avenue to Meadowbrook
Drive) with new concrete pavement including water and
sanitary sewer improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19086 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cleburne Utility 19086 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Cleburne
Company, Inc. Utility Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $920,343.00 for
Water Main Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations Contract
2002A "MWERR2002A". It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
ZC-01-1052 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 9, 2002,
SP-01-1018 continued the hearing of the application of Kelly Capital
Continued Until Investments for a change in zoning of property located at 250
June 11, 2002 University Drive from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial for retail/showroom for equipment
rental plus outdoor storage and display, hours of operation 7:00
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, no storage of
materials above height of fence, and no intrusion by lights on
adjacent property, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No.
SP-01-1018. (See Letter of Continuance) Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Kelly Capital Investments, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052
and Site Plan No. SP-01-1018 be continued until June 11, 2002. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Moss excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
ZC-02-058 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 9, 2002,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Anne Graham for a
change in zoning of property located at 1950 Hemphill Street from
"A-5" On-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with no alcohol sales,
and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
058. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Anne Graham, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-058 be
approved with the site plan submitted by Mr. Chris Bonilla on
behalf of the applicant. The motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2829 was
Hearing adopted on April 23, 2002, 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 April 29, 2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-02-0062 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of LaForge Midwest &
Keystone Equity Partners for a change in zoning of property
located in the northeast and southeast corners of Loop 820 and
Old Decatur Road from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family,
"CF" Community Facilities, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0062, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0068 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2921 East Belknap Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus 20 additional uses including food
processing, with alcohol sales prohibited, and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0068, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0090 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Mount Olivet Cemetary
Associates for a chance in zoning of property located in the 2500
Block of Northeast 28 Street from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a crematorium, and waiver
of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0090, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0091 It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2829 was
Continued for adopted on April 23, 2002, setting today as the date for the hearing
One Week in connection with Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0091, Text
Amendment permitting additional uses in the Low Intensity Mixed-
Use ("MU-1") and High Intensity Mixed-Use ("MU-2") Districts.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the recommended changes and amendments to the Text
Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0091 be
continued for one week to allow inclusion of verbiage in the
ordinance that would permit drive-thru banks and pharmacies in
"MU-1" and "MU-2" Districts. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0092 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Pulte Homes of Texas for
a change in zoning of property located in the 1800 Block of Harmon
Road from "A-5" One-Family, "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster
Residential, "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-
Family and "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
0092, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0093 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Texas Wesleyan University
for a change in zoning of property located in the 3000 Block of
Avenue B from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0093, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0094 Mr. Andrew Swartzfager, 3613 Pershing Avenue, appeared before
SP-02-0004 Council in opposition of the zoning change. He expressed
Approved concerns relative to the congregation parking on residential
Andrew streets, allegations of his property behind his home being paved,
Swartzfager and conflict of interest of two members of the Zoning Commission.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in favor of the zoning change. He stated
that this type of zoning change was not a new occurrence as the
Zoning Commission had approved two previous requests from two
churches. He added that the applicant's plan provides for
decorative fences and landscaping of the area around the church
and requested Council's favorable consideration of the zoning
change.
Clyde Crawford Mr. Clyde Crawford, 7008 Allen Place Drive, appeared before
Council in favor of the zoning change. He stated that the church
purchased lots as they became available to expand the church
property. He added that their plans followed the Comprehensive
Plan and requested Council approve the zoning change.
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City Attorney Yett stated that staff from the Legal Department
attended all the Zoning Commission meetings and added that this
zoning case was not a conflict of interest for any of the members of
the commission.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
for a change in zoning of property located at 3612, 3616, 3620,
3701, 3705, 3711 and 3715 Birchman Avenue, 3706, 3710, 3714 and
3718 Calmont Avenue, 2508 and 2512 Montgomery Street, and 3615
Pershing Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses permitted I "B" Two-Family
plus church parking and church accessory buildings, and 2508 and
2512 Montgomery Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses permitted in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus church parking and church
accessory buildings, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0094 and Site Plan
No. SP-02-0004, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Moss assumed his chair at this time.
ZC-02-0095 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, representing
Denied the applicant, appeared before Council in favor of the zoning
Dennis Hopkins change. He briefed the Council on the development and requested
Council approval for the zoning change.
Philip Cascavilla Mr. Philip J. Cascavilla, 10761 SH 243, Wills Point, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the zoning change. He stated that
he owned several apartment complexes in the Metroplex, all of
which were well maintained and managed. He expressed concern
with this new apartment complex competing with other apartment
complexes in Fort Worth for tenants and added that the occupancy
rate of existing apartment complexes would be impacted. He
requested the Council deny the zoning change until an impact
study for apartment housing was performed.
The following citizens appeared before Council also in opposition
of the zoning change and expressed concerns relative to crime,
safety, occupancy rates, saturation of existing apartment
complexes, and overcrowding of schools:
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Richard Bailey, Dr. Richard E. Bailey 701 Raintree Road
Justin Ormsby, Mr. Justin R. Ormsby 6000 Cholla
Wanda Conlin, Ms. Wanda Conlin 1755 Martel
Louis McBee, Mr. Louis McBee 1500 Oak Cliff Road
Dee Jay Mr. Dee Jay Johannessen 329 Green River Trail
Johannessen, Ms. Jean Jones 621 Blue Lake Drive
Jean Jones Ms. Claudia Valles 1127 Greenspoint #1706
Claudia Valles
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Gabor Sztamenits for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4000 Block of East
Freeway (IH-30E) from "G" Intensive Commercial to "C" Medium
Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0095, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
Citizen Mayor Barr stated that the Citizen Presentation reflected on the
Presentations agenda would be heard at this time.
Randle Howard Mr. Randle Howard, 3863 South Freeway, appeared before Council
regarding an appeal for payment and the closure of Bass Hall
Sidewalk Lawsuit.
City Attorney Yett responded and informed Council that this
lawsuit was still pending litigation and that the Council meeting
was not an appropriate forum for Mr. Howard to negotiate his case.
He advised Council against responding to Mr. Howard's
presentation.
ZC-02-0096 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Justin Brands, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located 815 and 819 West Daggett
Avenue from "G" Intensive Commerical to "MU-1" Low Intensity
Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0096, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0098 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Bernard Kayden for a change
in zoning of property located at 6001 Jacksboro Highway from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
Halloween events, and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-0098, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-0099 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth Independent
School District for a change in zoning of property located at 2100
Clover Lane (Stripling Middle School) from "B/DD" Two-
Family/Demolition Delay to "B/HC" Two-Family/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0099, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0100 Council Member Davis 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 in the 900-1100 Block of
Fournier Street (North Holly Water Treatment Plant) from "J"
Medium Industrial to "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0100, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0101 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worthfor a
change in zoning of property located at 3401 Avenue I (Fire Station
No. 14) from "CF" Community Facilities to "CF/HC" Community
Facilities/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-0101, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0102 Council Member Wentworth 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 2000 Carleton Avenue (Fire
Station No. 18) from "F" General Commercial to "F/HC" General
Commercial/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-0102, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0103 Council Member Davis 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 1000 Cherry Street (Fire
Station No. 2) from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/HC" Medium
Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-0103, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0106 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 908 Monroe Street (Lone
Star Gas Building) from "J/DD" Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay
to "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0106, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair at this time.
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ZC-02-0108 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for
a change in zoning of property located at 1000 Throckmorton
Street from "H" Central Business District to "H/HC" Central
Business District/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-0108, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0110 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of West.Com Investments for a
change in zoning of property located in the 9200 Block of Wagley
Robertson Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0110, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-0112 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Mary L. Wiggins for a
change in zoning of property located at 3640 St. Louis Avenue from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-0112, be approved. 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 Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15099
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE
BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND
OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND
THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING
THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF
UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. Ramon Guajardo, representing the Fort Worth Housing
Presentations Authority (FWHA), appeared before Council and announced that a
Ramon Guajardo special meeting of the FWHA was scheduled for May 16, 2002, at
7:00 p.m. at University Christian Church. He stated that the
relocation of Ripley Arnold Apartment residents to the Stonegate
Villas Apartment complex would be discussed and that citizen
comment would be received at the meeting. He added that the
apartments were under contract to be purchased; however, a date
had not been set to close on the property.
City Attorney Yett stated that the Fort Worth Housing Authority
was a separate public corporation. He added that the City of Fort
Worth did not have any public vote and therefore Council could not
take any action relative to this issue.
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the
relocation of Ripley Arnold residents to the Stonegate Villas
Apartment complex. They expressed concern relative to the
continued quality of life of residents in the Stonegate/Tanglewood
area; lack of government facilities, medical clinics, childcare, bus
transportation to schools and places of employment; and alleged
sex offenders and drug activity of Ripley Arnold residents. They
requested that an economic impact study be done on this issue
before any decision was made to relocate the Ripley Arnold
residents and a Housing and Urban Development expert be
appointed to the Fort Worth Housing Authority Board.
Blake Woodard, Mr. Blake Woodard 3808 Arroyo Road
Charles Holland, Mr. Charles Holland 3225 Sweetbriar Lane
Bryce Phillips, Mr. Bryce P. Phillips 3513 Arborlawn Drive
Linda Craig, Ms. Linda Ketter-Craig 2884 Oakbriar Trail
John Knight, Mr. John Knight 2501 Oak Hill #1924
Scott Cook, Mr. Scott Cook 2857 Oakbriar Trail
Jack Bean Mr. Jack Bean 2721 Heritage Hills Road
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at
Reconvened 9:46 p.m.
Andy Keetch, Mr. Andy Keetch 4713 Boulder Run
Robert Tate, Mr. Robert Tate 2709 Riverwood Trail
Laurie Hicks, Dr. Laurie Hicks 3713 Arborlawn Drive
Lynne Leverenz, Mr. Lynne Leverenz 2877 Manorwood Trail
Spencer Smith Mr. Spencer Smith 3400 Overton Park West
Mayor Pro tempore excused himself from the Council table at this
time.
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Mark Petrocchi, Mr. Mark Petrocchi 801 Cherry Street
Cheryl Mireles, Ms. Cheryl Cantu-Mireles 3709 Arborlawn Drive
Harold Hammett, Mr. Harold Hammett 2708 Riverwood Trail
Chad Chase, Mr. Chad Chase 2848 Manorwood Trail
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair at this time.
Laurie Odom, Ms. Laurie Odom 2708 Manorwood Trail
Michael Barber, Mr. Michael Barber 2501 Oak Hill Circle #1316
Ryan Ratliff, Mr. Ryan Ratliff 2501 Oak Hill Circle #1415
Sharion Bostic, Ms. Sharion Bostic 4050 Riveridge Court
Jerry Pierce, Mr. Jerry Pierce 2654 Riverwood Trail
Joni Van Meter, Ms. Joni Van Meter 3925 Stonehenge Road
Keith Van Meter, Mr. Keith Van Meter 3925 Stonehenge Road
Walter Owen, Mr. Walter Owen 3709 Mockingbird Lane
John Stella, Mr. John Stella 4354 Ranchview Road
Scott Neely Mr. Scott Neely 2602 Torrey Pines
Henry Simon, Mr. Henry W. Simon 4409 Overton Crest
Sam Moser, Mr. Sam Moser 2732 Riverwood Trail
Shelagh Larson, Ms. Shelagh Larson 4104 Belglade Road
John Wittig, Mr. John R. Wittig 2721 Riverwood Trail
Stan Williams, Mr. Stan Williams 2729 Riverwood Trail
Howie Schack, Mr. Howie Schack P. O. Box 101147
Quintin Cassady, Mr. Quintin Cassady 2664 Riverwood Trail
Stephen Keith Mr. Stephen Keith 4612 Cloudview Road
Nancy Terrell Ms. Nancy Terrell, 5808 Azteca, appeared before Council in
opposition of the proposed annexation.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:32 p.m.
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