HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/07/09-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J U LY 9, 2002
Date & Time On the 9th day of July, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:30 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 Reverend Alan Lobaugh, University
Christian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 2002, were
approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a congratulatory letter to
Presentations Mr. Joel Burroughs in recognition of the 60th Burroughs/Gatlin
Family Reunion.
Announcements Council Member Picht commended Jacqueline Bender,
Neighborhood Coordinator, for an article featured in the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram. He stated that the job she was doing was a
remarkable endeavor.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing to adopt a resolution approving the 2002-2003 Crime
Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort
Worth Crime Control and Prevention District. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Susan Alanis, representing the Police Department, appeared
before Council, presented a staff report and called attention to the
resolution, as follows:
Res. #2851 There was presented Resolution No. 2851 approving the 2002-2003
2002-2003 CCPD Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the
Plan and Budget Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD).
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the resolution approving the 2002-2003 Crime Control Plan
and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort Worth Crime
Control and Prevention District, Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
OCS-1292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1292 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Anderson-Driskill Paving and Hartford Casualty Insurance
Contracting Company
George Cardenas d/b/a Creative State Farm Fire & Casualty
Concrete Design Company
Delacruz Construction Co. Merchants Bonding Company
Harold Hall Construction RLI Insurance Company
Jose M. Sonora d/b/a Joe's Western Surety Company
Concrete
Jordan General Contractors, Atlantic Alliance Fidelity &
Inc. Surety
Ricardo Madrid RLI Insurance Company
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1293 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1293 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.
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G-13613 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Withdrawn 13613, dated April 30, 2002, from the City Manager recommending
that the City Council deny the request by Bill and Jane Walton for a
Historic Site Tax Exemption for work performed on a house located
at 1424 South Adams Street.
City Manager Jackson stated that he had received a letter from Mr.
Walton requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13613, be withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13664 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Additional 13664 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Payment to authorize the payment of an additional $67,650.00 to KPMG, LLP
KPMG, LLP for for the FY2001 annual audit. It was the consensus of the City
FY2001 Annual Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Audit
G-13665 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15146 13665 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Accept Grant
from FAA for 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Extension of awarded, a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration
Runways at FW (FAA) in the amount of $4,500,000.00 for engineering,
Alliance Airport earthwork, grading and drainage work for the extension of
runways at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; and
2. Authorize the use of land credits in the amount of
$500,000.00 for the City's in-kind local match of ten percent
of the projects costs; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15146 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $5,000,000.00, subject to the receipt of a grant
from the Federal Aviation Administration, for the purpose of
funding the extension of runways at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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G-13666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15147 13666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water and Sewer adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15147 increasing estimated
Interest Funds receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $1,500,000.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding unspecified projects. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Establishing 13667 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed annexation of
Proposed approximately 171.805 acres of land situated in the Texas & Pacific
Annexation for Railroad Company No. 29 Survey, Abstract No. 1568, and the
171.805 Acres of Alexander, Crain, Harris & Brooks Survey, Abstract No. 55, Tarrant
Land in Texas & County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0004), in compliance
Pacific Railroad with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code
Company No. 29 of the State of Texas; and direct staff to prepare a service plan that
Survey & provides for the extension of full municipal services to the
Alexander, annexation area. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
Crain, Harris & by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
Brooks Survey adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
(AX-02-0004)
G-13668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Economic 13668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development find that the terms and conditions of the Economic Development
Program Program Agreement with RadioShack Corporation constitute a
Agreement with custom-designed economic development program as outlined in
RadioShack the 2000 Comprehensive Plan; and authorize the City Manager to
Corporation execute the Economic Development Program Agreement with
RadioShack.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the agreement:
Greg Upp Mr. Greg Upp 3500 Camp Bowie
Bill Thornton Chairman, Fort Worth Downtown, Inc.
Greg Hughes Mr. Bill Thornton 4108 Sarita Drive
John Avila President, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Greg Hughes 2544 Stadium Drive
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Mr. John Avila 2452 Winton Terrace East
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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City Attorney Yett stated that a corrected version of the M&C had
been provided to Council during the Pre-Council Worksession,
which revised the Fiscal Information Certification Statement.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to everyone who made this
agreement happen.
L-13345 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Temporary 13345 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction approve the acquisition of one temporary construction easement
Easement described as part of the M. Gilbert Survey, A-565, heirs of W. W.
Thompson Survey, A-1498, Tarrant County, Texas, from Emerging
Properties 1, Ltd. required for the construction of sanitary sewer
Main M-452 located near Old Denton Road and Basswood
Boulevard (DOE 3237) in the amount of $9,670.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13346 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13346 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of one
Highway property described as A-999, Tract 1C04, William McCowen Survey,
Improvements to Tarrant County, Texas, from Polaris, Ltd. for highway
North Tarrant improvements to North Tarrant Parkway from IH35W to US 377
Parkway (DOE 3577), located on Old Denton Road east of IH35W, near the
(Project #0902- existing right-of-way of North Tarrant Parkway for a total cost of
48-194) $434,000.00 (Project No. 0902-48-194). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13347 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13347 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility approve the acceptance of eight permanent utility easements
Easements described as A-1341, R. R. Ramey Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
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from Jake Cook, Larry Milrany, and Sierra Developers, Inc.,
respectively, needed as rights-of-way for constructing, installing,
and maintaining sanitary sewer facilities across properties located
east of Cooks Lane and south of Meadowbrook Drive, for the
development of Whitney Meadows Addition, Blocks 1 through 6,
for a total cost of $8.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2392 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establishing 2392, dated July 2, 2002, from the City Manager recommending that
Timetable for the City Council approve the annexation timetable for annexation
Proposed of Far West Area No. 2 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0005), Far West
Annexation for Area No. 3 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0006), and Far West Area
Limited No. 6 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0007) for limited purposes in
Purposes of Far compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local
West Area #2 Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct the City
(AX-02-0005), Manager to prepare an amendment to the City's annexation plan to
Far West Area include Far West Area No. 2 for consideration by the City Council;
#3 (AX-02-0006) and direct staff to comply with statutory requirements for limited
purpose annexation of the subject properties.
City Attorney Yett stated that an amended Exhibit "B" had been
provided which extended the timetable forward one week.
Jack Jefferson Mr. Jack Jefferson, 3924 Linkcrest Drive, Aledo, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the annexation. He stated that
there were inconsistencies with the annexation plan and expressed
concern with various issues including Waste Management, growth
of the area, and annexation costs versus income received. He
added that the City had nothing to offer residents in the areas
proposed for annexation and they did not like the restrictions that
Code Compliance would enforce when annexed.
Kathleen Wood Ms. Kathleen D. Wood, 8308 Samora Court, appeared before
Council in opposition of the annexation. She stated that she was
annexed 30 years ago and still doesn't have water and sewer
provided by the City of Fort Worth. She informed the Council that
her water came from Azle.
Darlia Hobbs Ms. Darlia Hobbs, 8113 Anchorage Place, appeared before Council
in opposition of the annexation. She stated that question number
26 on the City's survey to residents should ask their opinion on
"involuntary" annexation. She added that annexation takes away
their liberties and was not justice for all.
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Deborah Ms. Deborah Jackson, 3813 Harbour Creek Drive, appeared before
Jackson Council in opposition of involuntary annexation. She stated that
annexation was unconstitutional and fundamentally wrong.
Vivian Whisnant Ms. Vivian Whisnant, 13606 Yale Trail, Saginaw, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the annexation. She expressed
concern with the City's ability to provide them with emergency
services when annexed. She stated that her husband had a
medical condition and that the nearest facility was located in Lake
Country, which was unacceptable.
Willa Cassaday Ms. Willa Cassaday, 12125 Linkway, Aledo, Texas, appeared before
Council in opposition of the annexation. She stated that limited
annexation was still forced annexation.
Frances Wohler Ms. Frances Wohler, 3803 Linkmeadow Drive, Aledo, Texas,
appeared before Council in opposition of the annexation. She
stated that Fort Worth was protected by their extraterritorial
jurisdiction and that the City had nothing to offer them.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with the
deletion of all references to "Far West Area No. 6". The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
Mayor Barr requested that the City Manager and City Attorney
provide a letter to residents of Far West Area Nos. 2 and 3 that
explained action taken by the Council, the annexation timetable,
and limited purpose annexation.
PZ-2393 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establishing 2393, dated July 2, 2002, from the City Manager recommending that
Timetable for the City Council approve the annexation timetable for annexation
Proposed of Far West Area No. 2 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0005), Far West
Annexation for Area No. 3 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0006), and Far West Area
Full Purposes of No. 6 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0007) for full purposes in
Far West Area compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local
#6 Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct staff to prepare
(AX-02-0007) a service plan that provides for the extension of full municipal
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services to the subject properties; and direct staff to comply with
all other statutory requirements for full purpose annexation of the
subject properties. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted by deleting all references to Far West Area No. 2 and Far
West Area No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
Recessed/ The City Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 8:56 p.m.
Reconvened with Council Member Picht temporarily absent.
PZ-2394 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15148 2394 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer adopt Ordinance No. 15148 vacating a 20-foot wide by 880-foot
Easement long sanitary sewer easement, being a parcel of land situated in
Vacation the Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract No. 507, Tarrant County, Texas.
(VA-02-045) It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2395 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15149 2395 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer adopt Ordinance No. 15149 vacating a 20-foot wide by 737-foot
Easement long sanitary sewer easement, being a parcel of land situated in
Vacation the Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract No. 507, Tarrant County, Texas.
(VA-02-046) It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19141 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Boys & Girls 19141 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Club of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Boys and
County Girls Club of Tarrant County for administration of the 2002 Summer
Works program for the period June 1, 2002, through August 31,
2002, at a cost not to exceed $68,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19142 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15150 19142 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas Roof
Management, 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15150 increasing
Inc. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $212,324.13
from available funds for the purpose of funding an award of
construction contract to Texas Roof Management, Inc. for
the replacement of the roofing in the pit roof area of the
Central Library; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract
to Texas Roof Management, Inc. for the replacement of the
roofing in the depressed roof area at the east end of the
Central Library in the amount of $98,350.00 with a contract
duration of 48 calendar days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19143 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 19143 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute the second renewal of the
Inc. annual contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. for the
construction of approximately 40,000 linear feet of sidewalk
improvements in the amount of $697,175.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19144 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15151 19144 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $202,910.00 from the Water and
Company, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15151 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $202,910.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding award of contract to
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for pavement
reconstruction and water replacements for the Fairmont
Model Block Project on Henderson Street (West Allen Street
to West Arlington Street) and College Avenue (South
Jefferson to Allen Street); and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$571,450.85 for pavement reconstruction and water
replacement on Henderson Street (West Allen Street to West
Arlington Street) and College Avenue (South Jefferson Street
to Allen Street).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Texas Motor 19145 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Speedway Law authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
Enforcement with multiple agencies to form the Texas Motor Speedway Law
Task Force Enforcement Task Force. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Lockwood, 19146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Andrews & authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Newnam, Inc. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to design and prepare a
revised water conservation and system optimization program in an
amount not to exceed $280,000.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Garden Springs, 19147 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Garden Springs, Ltd. for the installation of
community facilities for Garden Springs, Phase IV. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Realty Capital 19148 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Realty Capital Corporation for the installation of
water and sewer services to serve Chapel Hill Addition, a future
commercial and residential development on Bond's Ranch Road,
west of FM156 in far northwest Fort Worth. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Council Member Picht assumed his chair at the Council table at
this time.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 25, 2002,
19246 th Avenue continued the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the
Building Standards Commission regarding 1924 6t" Avenue. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before the
City Council, presented a staff report regarding property located at
1924 6t" Avenue, and stated that the property had been
substantially completed and all permits had been issued. He
recommended Council reduce the Civil Penalty of$31,000.00.
Joseph Yamin Mr. Joseph Yamin, 1701 Grand Avenue, appeared before Council
and stated that clean up of the property had been completed as of
6:00 p.m. this evening. He added that he had purchased the
property a year and half ago and had paid the back taxes of
$15,000.00 and that the $31,000.00 fine was excessive when the
previous owner had left the house in disrepair for eight years.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 1924 6t" Avenue, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
public hearing be closed and that Council modify the order of the
Building Standards Commission by reducing the civil penalty to
$2,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Proposed second public hearing for the proposed annexation of 3.26 acres of
Annexation of land, being all that tract of land situated in the William Evans
3.26 Acres of Survey, Abstract No. 467, of which said tract being within
Land Out of unincorporated Tarrant County, Texas, said tract being a portion of
William Evans a tract deeded to Havener Rupert Limited Partnership, Tarrant
Survey County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0002). Mayor Barr
(AX-02-0002) asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard
Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to institute
annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be
adopted at the meeting on July 30, 2002.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the second public hearing for the proposed annexation of 3.26
acres of land, being all that tract of land situated in the William
Evans Survey, Abstract No. 467, of which said tract being within
unincorporated Tarrant County, Texas, said tract being a portion of
a tract deeded to Havener Rupert Limited Partnership, Tarrant
County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0002), Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the second public hearing be closed and that staff be directed to
institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr suggested that staff evaluate the surrounding areas
when annexing to ensure the City does not omit small enclaves
from annexation if staff deems that they should be included at that
particular time as an involuntary annexation.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Proposed second public hearing for the proposed annexation of 28.209 acres
Annexation of of land, being all that tract of land in Tarrant County, Texas, a part
28.209 Acres of of the L. Hansbrough Survey, Abstract No. 747, a part of the J. R.
Land Out of Part Knight Survey, Abstract No. 902, and being all of that land
of L. conveyed to Eldon D. Hill, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case
Hansbrough No. AX-02-0003). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
Survey and Part desiring to be heard.
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y Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Survey appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to institute
annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be
adopted at the meeting on July 30, 2002.
City Manager Jackson advised that he would provide Council with
further analysis on annexation of the remaining enclaves in two
weeks.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the second public hearing for the proposed annexation of
28.209 acres of land, being all that tract of land in Tarrant County,
Texas, a part of the L. Hansbrough Survey, Abstract No. 747, a part
of the J. R. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 902, and being all of that
land conveyed to Eldon D. Hill, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation
Case No. AX-02-0003), Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the second public hearing
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be closed, that staff be directed to institute annexation
proceedings, and instruct staff to bring information forward
relative to involuntary annexation of enclaves in future work
sessions. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-02-0003 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 18, 2002,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Tarrant County for
August 13, 2002 property located at 2701 Kimbo Road to amend site plan for "PD-
325" Planned Development for a Detention Center to add four
buildings, an 8-foot fence, and a 10-foot setback, Site Plan No. SP-
02-0003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Tarrant County for property located at 2701
Kimbo Road to amend site plan for "PD-325" Planned Development
for a Detention Center to add four buildings, an 8-foot fence, and a
10-foot setback, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing be closed
and that Site Plan No. SP-02-0003, be continued until August 13,
2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2844 was
Hearing adopted on June 18, 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 June 21, 2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-002-097 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hickman Investments for a
change in zoning of property located at the northwest corner of
Las Vegas Trail and Loop 820 West from "A-5" One-Family to
"PD/G" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G"
Intensive Commercial, with exceptions (listed in the Zoning
Docket), and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-002-097, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-002-134 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Victory Arts Center, L.P.
for a change in zoning of property located at 801 West Shaw Street
from "PD/210/HSE" Planned Development/Specific Use for art
studios, retail sales and residential as part of mixed use
development/Highly Significant Endangered to "MU-1/HSE" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use/Highly Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-002-134, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-135 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-002-007 Member Silcox, that the application of B-Square Partnership for a
Continued Until change in zoning of property located at 205 Capps Street from "J"
September 10, Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
2002 for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial plus construction of a 9,000
square foot building on a 10,000 square foot lot for manufacturing
business, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-135 and Site Plan No. SP-002-
007, be continued until September 10, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-002-136 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Francisco DeLeon for a
change in zoning of property located at 3718 North Houston Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-002-136, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-137 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Dennis and Margaret
Johnson for a change in zoning of property located at 2116 Park
Place Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "B/HC" Two-Family/Historic
and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-137, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-138 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Heather White for a
change in zoning of property located at 2320 West Rosedale Street
South from "A-5" One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-138, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-141 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of AIL Investments, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at the northeast corner of
Henrietta Creek Road and the future Independence Parkway from
"AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
002-141, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-002-142 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hayco Realty Company, Ltd.
for a change in zoning of property located at the northeast corner
of Bowman Roberts Road and Ten Mile Bridge Road from "R-1"
Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "CR" Low Density Multi-Family
and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-002-142, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-002-143 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Jerelene C. McQuerry for
a change in zoning of property located at 2805 Oscar Avenue from
"E" Neighborhood Council to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-002-143, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-144 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Bank One, N.A., Trustee of
the Marvin Leonard Trust, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 400-600 Block of Alta Mere Drive (S.H. 183) from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-144, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-002-145 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Hillwood Alliance
Residential, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located
southeast of General Worth Drive and the future Heritage Trace
Parkway from "A-5" One-Family and "AR" One-Family Restricted to
"E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-145, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-146 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council,
SP-002-008 stated that the site plan was amended to reflect movement of the
Approved spa from one side of the pool to the other and also the monument
Jim Schell sign from the east side to the west side of the property.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Monterrey-Woodmont
Partnership for a change in zoning of property located in the 6600
Block of West Freeway (IH-30) from "G" Intensive Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a hotel within 1,000
feet of residential district, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-146 and Site
Plan No. SP-002-008, be approved, as amended, with corrected site
plan. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-002-147 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of The Marco Company for a
change in zoning of property located at 3220 Joyce Drive from "A-
5" One-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-
147, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-150 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-002-009 Member Silcox, that the application of Radio Shack Corporation for
Approved a change in zoning of property located at the southeast corner of
Western Center Boulevard and the future Mark IV Parkway from
"CR" Low Density Multi-Family, "F" General Commercial and "I"
Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family and "PD/AR" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "AR" One-Family
Restricted with 40-foot lot width and 5-foot side yard setbacks,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-150 and Site Plan No. SP-002-009, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-152 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Continued Until tempore McCloud, that the application of Jim Cozby for a change in
July 23, 2002 zoning of property located in the 8000 Block of Blue Mound Road
from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
002-152, be continued until July 23, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
advised Council that there was a minor change that needed to be
made to the site plan by the applicant.
Reconsideration Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
of ZC-002-150 & Member Silcox, to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-150 and
SP-002-009 Site Plan No. SP-002-009. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-150 Mr. Don Allen, 777 Main Street, representing Carter and Burgess,
SP-002-009 appeared before Council and stated that the site plan needed to be
Approved amended to change the northeast quadrant of the property to
Don Allen delete a 1.45 acre strip of land that was not part of this property.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Radio Shack Corporation for
a change in zoning of property located at the southeast corner of
Western Center Boulevard and the future Mark IV Parkway from
"CR" Low Density Multi-Family, "F" General Commercial and "I"
Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family and "PD/AR" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "AR" One-Family
Restricted with 40-foot lot width and 5-foot side yard setbacks,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-150 and Site Plan No. SP-002-009, be
approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-002-153 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2108 Teakwood Trace from
"A-5" One-Family to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-
153, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-002-105 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located at the southwest corner of
Lancaster Avenue and University Drive (Will Rogers Complex) from
"A-5" One-Family and "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5/HC" One-
Family/Historical and Cultural Landmark and "J/HC" Medium
Industrial/Historical and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
002-105, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-002-140 Mr. Horace F. Weaver, 6618 Livingstone, Rowlett, Texas, appeared
Denied before Council in opposition of the denial. He stated that he had
Horace Weaver marketed this property for over a year under its current zoning. He
assured the Council that his client would construct an upscale
operation and that the zoning change was the most realistic use for
this property.
Jason Mills Mr. Jason Mills, 4829 Collinwood, appeared before Council in
opposition of the denial. He stated that his client would have a
legitimate business and would place over $70,000.00 of
improvements on the property.
Council Member Wentworth advised Council that he had a conflict
with this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with
the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Bank of America, N.A. for a
change in zoning of property located at 3507, 3509, 3511, 3513 and
3521 Mansfield Highway from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-002-
140, be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Picht and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Wentworth
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 13896, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15152
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
9.52 p.m.
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