HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/08/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2001
Date & Time On the 14th day of August, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:14 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 Bishop Isaiah Thomas, Higher Touch
Fellowship 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 August 9, 2001 were
approved unanimously.
Special Mr. Allan Barr, Reggio Emilia Chairman for Fort Worth Sister Cities,
Presentations and Mr. Dave Palmisano, Olimpiade Sports Chairman, introduced
the 2001 "Olimpiade del Tricolore" Fort Worth/USA Sports Team.
Mr. Barr stated that the delegation would travel to Reggio Emilia,
Italy August 25, 2001 to compete in various sports events with
athletes from 20 other cities worldwide. Mr. Palmisano recognized
the volunteer coaches and athletes and stated that Fort Worth was
the only city from the United States sending representatives to this
event. Mayor Barr congratulated the delegation and stated that the
City was very proud of them and that they would represent Fort
Worth and the United States very well.
Announcements Council Member Silcox announced a District 3 Community Forum
August 28, 2001, at Monnig Middle School, 3136 Bigham Blvd.,
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He added that various City staff
members would also be at the forum and invited all interested
citizens to attend. Mr. Silcox also announced that after 20 months
of being closed, that the river course of the Pecan Valley Golf
Course would open on August 17, 2001.
Council Member Lane announced that his aide, Patsy Steele, had
been released from doctor's care and would return to work next
week. He thanked everyone who sent cards, prepared food, and
provided support to Patsy during her recovery.
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Mayor Barr informed the audience on the City's redistricting
process thus far. He stated that four meetings were conducted in
different areas of the City to obtain citizen input and that citizens
were encouraged to submit recommendations for redistricting
through the availability of Citizen Guides, GIS mapping systems,
and City personnel. He added that on August 9, 2001, a
Redistricting Workshop was conducted to consider plans
submitted by citizens and that on August 27, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, a public hearing would be held to consider
all submissions and hear proposals to retain the eight Council
districts or redistrict into ten districts. He invited all interested
citizens to attend the public hearing.
Mayor Pro tempore requested Council consideration to hear the
citizen presentations listed on the agenda regarding the Ripley-
Arnold Apartments at this time. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that citizen
presentations listed on the agenda be heard. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen The following citizens appeared before Council and expressed
Presentations opposition to the sale of the Ripley-Arnold Apartments. They
requested that Council rescind its support of the Fort Worth
Housing Authority's proposal to demolish the complex. They
requested that the residents be presented with a plan that included
revitalization of the complex and other lower income residential
communities and further stated that affordable housing should be
made available for lower income citizens at a 20 percent to 50
percent of median income. In conclusion, they stated that
relocation of citizens must take into consideration the basic needs
of all citizens and then provided a signed petition from residents of
the community.
Ramona Utti, Ms. Ramona Utti 412 West Bluff
David Barber, Mr. David Barber 6120 Trail Lake Drive
Nehemiah Davis, Rev. Nehemiah Davis 2300 Timberline Drive
Michael Bell, Dr. Michael Bell 3728 East Berry
Vivian Wells, Ms. Vivian Wells 4220 Hawlet Street
Leona Reyes Ms. Leona Reyes 414 West Belknap
Donnell Ballard Mr. Donnell Ballard, 316 N. Henderson, appeared before Council in
support of the relocation. He stated that there were residents who
wanted to move and have better housing available.
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Mayor Barr thanked these citizens for their presentations and
stated that the Council was committed to seeing that the Ripley-
Arnold residents were treated fairly in this process and that there
was a commitment to improve the quality of the residents' living
conditions. He added that more information would be made
available in the next few weeks regarding this issue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud echoed Mayor Barr's comments and
stated that this was not an issue about homes, but about a better
quality of life for the Ripley Arnold residents.
Phil Waigand Mr. Phil Waigand, 4810 Landrun Lane, Arlington, Texas, appeared
before Council regarding World Run Day. He stated that the event
was open to everyone and would be celebrated on the same day
with 40 other international countries. He added that anyone
interested in this event could access the website at
www.runday.com.
Withdrawn from Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. L-13112 and C-18712 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Ord. # 14745 Council Member Silcox introduced Ordinance No. 14745 on first
Budget reading setting forth an itemized estimate of the expense of
Ordinance — conduction each department, division, and Office of the Municipal
First Reading of Government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year
Appropriation beginning October 1, 2001 and ending September 30, 2002, and
Ordinance for appropriating money for the various funds and purposes of such
2001-2002 FY fund requirement on all outstanding general indebtedness;
providing for public hearing upon this ordinance before the entire
City Council sitting as a Committee of the whole; and providing a
savings clause for the repeal of all ordinances and appropriations
in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance; and for publication
and final passage thereof. Council Member Lane seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
City Attorney Yett stated that the appropriation ordinance was
being introduced and that final adoption of the ordinance would
come after a series of budget work sessions and the second
reading of the ordinance.
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Ordinance City Manager Jackson introduced the proposed Ordinance levying
Levying Ad Ad Valorem Taxes for 2001 based on the City Manager's estimates.
Valorem Taxes
for 2001 FY
Budget
Res. # 2761 There was presented Resolution No. 2761 recommending that the
Setting Public City Council adopt the resolution setting public hearing on
Hearing for proposed taxes for 2001 tax increase and providing notice of such
Proposed 2001 hearing. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Tax Increase Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2762 There was presented Resolution No. 2762 from the Dallas/Fort
Approval of FY Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board recommending that the
2001-2002 City of Fort Worth approve the budget of the Dallas/Fort Worth
Budget for D/FW International Airport for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001
Airport and ending September 30, 2002. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1232 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1232 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-1233 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. No. 2763 1233 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2763 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for September 11, 2001. Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13337 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2764 13337 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Employ Kelly,
Hart & Hallman 1. Retain Don C. Plattsmier and the law firm of Kelly, Hart &
Hallman as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI,
Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in
drafting an oil and gas ordinance to establish regulations
for oil and gas drilling within the City limits; and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2764 fixing in advance, as far as
practicable, that the sum to be paid to Kelly, Hart & Hallman
shall not exceed the a total sum of $7,000.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Contract with Kelly, Hart & Hallman for a sum not
to exceed $7,000.00
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13338 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. No. 14746 13338 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorized Civil adopt Ordinance No. 14746 adjusting the total number of
Service Staffing authorized Civil Service positions at each classification (rank) in
in Fire Dept. the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2000-2001; providing for the
creation of one additional Battalion Chief position. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14747 13339 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend City Sign adopt Ordinance No. 14747 amending Chapter 29 of the Code of
Code the City of Fort Worth, "Signs", providing that certain types of
signs are exempt from selected provisions of Chapter 29 but are
subject to provisions relating to unsafe signs, temporary signs,
encroachment in the right-of-way and traffic hazards; providing
that directional and warning signs may be erected in the right-of-
way by government agencies; permitting the erection of signs in
one- and two-family residential yards within 20 feet of a driveway
provided the signs are not located in the right-of-way or less than
10 feet from the street edge.
Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson stated that the Section 4 of
the ordinance needed to be amended to reflect changes as follows:
When the sign is within 10 feet of the back of the curb, or street
edge when without a curb, it must be in compliance with all of the
following provisions:
1. No sign shall be permitted in the right-of-way.
2. When not in the right-of-way, no sign shall be permitted
within 3 feet of the back of the curb, or street edge when
without a curb.
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3. Signs that are not in the right-of-way may be more than 3
feet and within 10 feet of the back of the curb, or street edge
when without a curb, provided the maximum height is 4 feet
and the size does not exceed 8 square feet.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-9440 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
CIMSLab, Inc. 9440 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Software and authorize the purchase of four CIMS for Windows NT licenses from
Implementation CIMSLab, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00 on the basis of a
Services documented sole source for the Information Technology Solutions
Department and authorize the purchase of implementation services
from CIMSLab, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $12,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Subsurface 13112 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pipeline authorize the City Manager to convey a right-of-way and
Easement subsurface pipeline easement of approximately 10.16 acres of land
to TXU Gas Company for right-of-way purposes; authorize the City
Manager to accept the abandonment and release of a blanket
easement by TXU Gas Company jointly to the cities of Fort Worth
and Dallas of approximately 329.91 acres of land to accommodate
the efficiency within the International Commerce Park located on
airport property in both Tarrant and Dallas Counties; and authorize
the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments.
Council Member Moss informed 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 Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
Wentworth and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
L-13113 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City- 13113 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
owned Lake approve the sale of various City-owned Lake Worth properties for a
Worth total of $303,084.17, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Properties appropriate deeds conveying the property to the highest bidder for
each property. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13114 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13114 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent 15-foot sanitary sewer
Easement; easement, one permanent variable width drainage easement, and
Variable Width one permanent variable width open space easement, described as
Drainage & Lot A, Block 1, Sycamore Point Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
Public Space from Maximize The Moment, Inc. (DOE 3340) for the purpose of
Easement construction and maintenance of storm drainage facilities, for a
total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13115 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14748 13115 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Right-of-Way
Acquisition 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14748 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street
Improvement Fund in the amount of $658,700.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the acquisition
of properties located at Vickery Boulevard from Henderson
Street to Business 287P; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of two
properties described as Block 1, Lots 3 and 5B and Lots 1
and 6B (801 and 821 West Vickery Boulevard), Jennings
South Addition, Tarrant County, Texas (DOE 2820), from
Marshall Robinson and Gibson Lewis, respectively, for a
total cost of $1,317,400.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13116 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
McWilliams McWilliams Consolidated for 10,790 square feet of office space for
Consolidated police operations at a cost of $11,239.58 per month, and approve
the lease term of one year commencing the date the City opens for
business in the lease space, and expiring the last day of the twelfth
full calendar month, with five options to renew for one year each. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Rezone Property 13117 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of certain properties
located in recently annexed areas of the Far North, Far Northwest,
Wedgewood, Far South, and Eastside sectors.
City Manager Jackson stated that Cluster "A" in the discussion
section of the M&C need to be amended to add "A-5" after
industrial and before "A-43".
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent and 13118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Underground approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage and utility
Drainage and easement described as Lot 9, Block 17, and one underground
Utility drainage and utility easement described as Lot 12, Block 2, Sabine
Easements Place Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from the Fort Worth
Independent School District and Chavez Trustee (DOE 3244), for
the purpose of construction and maintenance of storm drainage
facilities, for a total cost of $2.00.
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Council Member Moss informed 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.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
Wentworth and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-18709 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Halbach*Dietz 18709 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Architects authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Halbach*Dietz Architects for annual architectural design services
for a fee not to exceed $100,000.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18710 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC 18710 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
#24896 - TxDOT authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Construction and Maintenance Agreement (City Secretary Contract
No. 24896) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
for reconstruction of the Northeast 21St Street Bridge at Marine
Creek, a tributary of the Trinity River. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18711 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14749 18711 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
TxDOT adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14749 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvement Fund in the
amount of $43,930.24 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the purchase of traffic signal equipment; and authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT) for the furnishing of traffic signal
equipment by the City at various locations. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18712 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14750 18712 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $356,694.00 from the
Company, Inc. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14750 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $356,694.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., for pavement reconstruction
and water and sanitary sewer replacements on Howard
Street, Knox Drive, Foard Street, Hardeman Street, and
Nolan Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$3,177,149.16 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer replacements on Howard Street (Tallman to
Wichita), Knox Drive (Wichita to Erath), Foard Street (Martin
to Hardeman), Hardeman Street (Foard to Wichita),
Hardeman Street (Foard to Erath), and Nolan Street (Vaughn
to Martin).
Council Member Moss expressed concern relative to the goal of 47
percent minority participation on these projects and only having a
7 percent actual participation under the good faith effort. He stated
that the City needed to look at these combined projects a little
closer in the future to bring the minority participation level up and
consider breaking up these types of projects into seperate projects
where there is water and sewer and actual reconstruction.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud agreed with Mr. Moss' comments and
stated that he had been advised by staff this was an opportunity to
make repairs in a timely manner on several streets that had been
neglected for over the years. He added that the process needed to
be reviewed to decrease the size of the projects in order to
increase MWBE participation. He made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-18713 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Freese and 18713 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Nichols, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $448,300.00 to
prepare plans and specifications for the Southside III water main
extension from Cleburne Crowley Road to the City of Burleson at
Shannon Creek. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18714 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14751 18714 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
ACE Pipe
Cleaning, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14751 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $200,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding renewal of a contract with
ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc., for cleaning of large diameter
sanitary sewer mains; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with ACE
Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 for the
cleaning of large diameter sanitary sewer mains.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18715 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Spirit Airlines, 18715 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement consenting to
the assignment by IAS Aviation Services, L.L.C. d/b/a Eagle One
Aviation, L.L.C. of its right, title and interest in the Hangar 39-N
lease site (Leased Premises) at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport pursuant to City Secretary Contract No. 22134, as amended,
to Spirit Airlines, Inc. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for
the hearing in connection with the proposed budget for the 2001-
2002 fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen
opportunity to be heard. Mayor Barr stated that the hearing would
remain open until the budget was approved.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2753 was
Hearing adopted on July 17, 2001 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 July 23, 2001. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-01-073 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of C & S Trailer World by H.
Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located at 4111
East Loop 820 South, from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-073, be approved.
Council Member Haskin asked what the applicant was doing to
improve the appearance of the site.
H. Dennis Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, responded to
Hopkins Ms. Haskin's inquiry and stated that the 55,927 square foot parcel
of land had been used for outside storage of trailers, some which
had been manufactured on site, and no changes in use was
planned. However, he added that the business had operated for
many years under its current zoning and had never received a
citation and that it was only recently discovered to be an
incompatible use with existing zoning.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
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Z-01-076 Mr. Mickey D. Nowell, 500 W. 7t" Street, Suite 300, representing Mr.
SP-01-013 Timmons, appeared before Council and stated that he had worked
Approved with the Monticello Neighborhood Association to address their
Mickey Nowell concerns with the site plan. He added that changes were made to
the landscaping and certain items in "E" zoning. He requested
Council's approval of the zoning change.
Gray McBride Mr. Gray McBride, 100 Virginia Place, representing the Monticello
Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council and
commended Mr. Nowell and Mr. Timmons on a great working
relationship with the neighborhood association. He added that the
neighborhood association supports the zoning change.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Sam Timmons by Huitt-
Zollar, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 3317-3339
White Settlement Road, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus
automotive repair and tire store with outdoor display and storage
of tires; three existing signs permitted; no outside furniture on-site,
no flags, banners, or temporary signs; and no 18-wheelers
serviced or stored on Boland Street, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-076
and Site Plan SP-01-013, be approved with the following
amendment: The following uses are prohibited: Ambulance
Dispatch Station; Outdoor Amusement; Telecommunications
Tower; RV Park; Liquor Store; Pawn Shop; and Tattoo Parlor.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-078 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity for a change in zoning of property located at 1812
Portland Street, from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-078, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-079 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Doris Blanche Orr for a
change in zoning of property located at 2758 and 2764 Nies Street,
from "B" Two-Family to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-079, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-01-082B Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of City of Fort Worth by
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2921 East Belknap Street, from "I" Light Industrial, to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-0828, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-091 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 17, 2001,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Don W. Collins for a
September 11, change in zoning of property located in the 3700-4100 Blocks of
2001 Keller-Haslet Road (Southeast Corner of Alta Vista), from
"Unzoned" to "A-5", "A-7-5" One-Family, "E" Commercial, and
"ER" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-073. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Zoning Docket No. Z-01-091, be continued until
September 11, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-092 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Gustavo Castaneda for
a change in zoning of property located at 4700 Old Benbrook Road,
from "PD/DU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a daycare
facility to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-092, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-097 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Boat Club Road, LLC,
by Halff Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located
in the northeast corner of Ten Mile Bridge Road and Boat Club
Road, from "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "C" Medium
Density Multi-Family, and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-097, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-098 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Jack R. Croxdale for a
change in zoning of property located at 313 and 317 Hawkins
Street, from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light Industrial except no outside
storage and no signage and waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-098, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-01-099 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of H.O.P.E. Farm, Inc. by Noble
Crawford, for a change in zoning of property located at 868 East
Jessamine Street and 865-869 Atlanta Street, from "B" Two-Family
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for education and
religion center and private school and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-099, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-100 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Ora Dunlap by Bonilla
Group, for a change in zoning of property located at 1237 Lincoln
Avenue, from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted; screen fence required on
south property line; all lighting to be directed away from
neighbors; and hours of operation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-100, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-102 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Basswood 113 LP by James
W. Schell for a change in zoning of property located in the
northwest corner of 1-35 (North Freeway) and Bass Boulevard, from
"A-5" One-Family and "I" Light Industrial to "I" Light Industrial and
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-102, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-103 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Centex Homes by Carter &
Burgess for a change in zoning of property located at the
northwest corner of 1-35 (North Freeway) and Basswood Boulevard,
from "A-5" One-Family and "I" Light Industrial to "I" Light
Industrial and "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-103, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-104 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd. for
a change in zoning of property located in the southwest corner of
Southern Prairie and Summer Park Drive, from "R-1" Zero Lot
Line/Cluster Residential to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-104, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-01-105 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Fort Worth Lagniappe
Partners, LP by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of property
located at 5700 to 5750 South Hulen Street, from "CR" Low Density
Multi-Family to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
Z-01-105, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-106 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Historic &
Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of
property located at 1003 West Cannon Street, from "CF"
Community Facilities to CF/HC" Community Facilities/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-106, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-107 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of
property located at 1539 through 1549 North Main Street, from "I"
Light Industrial to "I/HC" Light Industrial/Historic and Cultural
Landmark, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-107, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-108 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of City of Fort Worth by
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
101 South Main Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-108, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-109 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Deyla Guadiana by Phillip
Poole, for a change in zoning of property located at 1539 through
1549 North Main Street, from "I" Light Industrial to "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-109, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-110 Mr. Phillip Poole, 3637 Watonga, appeared before Council and
Approved stated that he was pleased to bring this mixed use district to Fort
Phillip Poole Worth and to have a developer that was working hard to create
what will really be one of the City's first two urban villages.
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Ken Hughes Mr. Ken Hughes, 7001 Preston Road, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas, and
a developer, appeared before Council and stated that he was very
excited to have the opportunity to develop this property. He
commended the Council for having mixed use zoning and added
that he looked forward to working in the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Barr advised the Council that Mr. Gray McBride,
representing the Westside Alliance, did not wish to speak, but the
Alliance did support the requested zoning change.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Trinity Park Center II
Joint Venture by Phillip Poole for a change in zoning of property
located at 2401 West 7t" Street and 2600 Block of West Lancaster
Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed
Use, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-110, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
AZC-01-1015 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of John Maddux for a change in
zoning of property located in the 6400 Block of Ridgmar Boulevard,
from "A-5" One-Family to "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential,
Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1015, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-039 Mayor Barr stated that the appeal letter was filed in a timely
SP-01-006 manner and the question before the City Council was whether to
Special Hearing grant an appeal and set the case for a special hearing or uphold
Set for the decision of the Zoning Commission. Mr. Griffin, the applicant,
September 11, was asked to address the Council.
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David Griffin Mr. David Griffin, 3900 Race Street, appeared before Council and
requested Council grant his appeal of this zoning case. He stated
that the Lowe's store had received numerous citations issued by
the City; however, his request was to build a NationsRent store and
lease space within the Lowe's facility. He further stated that the
NationsRent store is a totally separate facility from the Lowe's
store and requested that the zoning change be granted.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Lowe's Home
Improvement by David Griffin for a change in zoning of property
located at 4305 Bryant Irvin Road, from "PD242" Planned
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Development for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial plus outdoor
storage and display including tool and equipment rental facility,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-039 and Site Plan SP-01-006 to include
retail sales, be continued for two weeks. (See letter of appeal).
Council Member Haskin recommended that Council grant Mr.
Griffin's appeal as this case would have to be returned to the
Zoning Commission for action on the site plan and it would best
serve Mr. Griffin to not have to wait on the commission's action,
then wait until the Council heard the case again for consideration.
Council Member Wentworth withdrew his motion, and Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud withdrew his second, to continue Zoning Docket
No. Z-01-039 and Site Plan SP-01-006 for two weeks.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth to grant the appeal filed by Mr. Griffin on behalf
of NationsRent, and to set a special hearing for September 11,
2001, regarding the application of Lowe's Home Improvement by
David Griffin for a change in zoning of property located at 4305
Bryant Irvin Road, from "PD242" Planned Development for all uses
in "G" Intensive Commercial plus outdoor storage and display
including tool and equipment rental facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-
01-039 and Site Plan SP-01-006 to include retail sales. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-096 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Lane, that the application of Amerco Real Estate Company
by Konstantine Bakantis, P.E. for a change in zoning of property
located at 6950 Anderson Boulevard, from "I" Light Industrial and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-096, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 14752
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
8:51 P.M.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR