HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/11/13-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Date & Time On the 13th day of November, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:25 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 Tim Crow, Riverside
Evangelistic Temple.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Osteopathic Medicine Week. Mr. Marc Hahn, Dean of Texas
College of Osteopathic Medicine, UNT Health Science Center,
thanked the Council for the proclamation and accepted it on
behalf of the entire Health Science Center.
Announcements Council Member Silcox congratulated the South Hills
Neighborhood Association on their receipt of a $1,500.00 grant
from the United Way.
Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to the Tarrant
County Veteran's Association and other participants for the
successful Veteran's Day parade last weekend. He also thanked
the Dallas Morning News for their media coverage of the activities.
Council Member Haskin expressed her appreciation to Richard
Zavala and the Parks and Community Services staff who
participated in the meeting Saturday, November 10, 2001, at the
East Regional Library relative to the Gateway Park Charette. She
added that if anyone missed the presentation, there would be
another opportunity to see the presentation at the East Fort Worth
Business Association Meeting to be held in January or February
2002.
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Council Member Lane congratulated everyone who participated in
the Veteran's Day parade last weekend and expressed
appreciation to Council Member "Colonel" Picht for his efforts.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Reappointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Dan Peterkin, Janet Pacatte, and Richard
Burnett be reappointed to the Human Relations Commission
effective November 13, 2001, with terms to expire October 1, 2003.
The motion carried unanimously. She also stated that there were
still vacancies on the City's Board of Adjustment and requested
that interested citizens submit their applications for consideration
of appointment to the board by November 26, 2001.
Res. #2790 There was presented Resolution No. 2790 appointing Council
Texas Municipal Member Becky Haskin to serve as the City of Fort Worth
League representative on the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors.
Appointment Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Res #2791 There was presented Resolution No. 2791 adopted concurrently
D/FW Capital with the City Councils of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth
Development authorizing the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board to
Program proceed with the implementation of its updated Capital
Development Program.
City Attorney Yett stated that the resolution needed to be amended
to reflect adoption dates by the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth as
being December 15, 1999 and December 14, 1999; addition of City
of Fort Worth Charter in Section 2; and replacing "Ordinance" with
"Resolution" in paragraph 1 of the City Secretary of Fort Worth
certification statement.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the resolution be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res #2792 There was presented Resolution No. 2792 adopting the Dallas/ Fort
Ord. #14849A Worth International Airport Thirty-Third Supplemental Concurrent
D/FW Thirty- Bond Ordinance No. 14849A authorizing up to $650,000,000.00 of
Third Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Joint Revenue
Supplemental Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A. Council
Concurrent Bond Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
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Davis, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr acknowledged the members of staff from D/FW
International Airport and recognized board member, Mr. Santiago
Salinas, and thanked them for their presence at the meeting.
Presentation of City Secretary Pearson informed Council that the presentation of
PACS Advisory the Parks and Community Services (PACS) Advisory Board Annual
Board Annual Report had been continued until December 11, 2001.
Report
OCS-1248 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1248 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing to consider approval of a Unified Sign Agreement with
Arnold Pent of Sundial Development Corporation and MJCH
Corporation for Landmark Lakes Center located at 6400 N. W. Loop
820. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13276, as follows:
G-13276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 13276, dated June 19, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
One Week that the City Council consider approval of a Unified Sign
Agreement with Arnold Pent of Sundial Development Corporation
and MJCH Corporation for Landmark Lakes Center located at 6400
N. W. Loop 820. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13276 be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13434 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #148498 13434 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Board of adopt Ordinance No. 14849B amending Section 2-83 of the City
Adjustment Code to reflect that the Board of Adjustment consists of nine
Members members. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-13435 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reduce 13435 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Licensing Tag continue support of the annual low cost rabies vaccination clinics
Fees for Low in Community Development Block Grant target areas and other low
Cost Rabies income areas of the City by reducing the Public Health
Vaccination Department's licensing tag fees during FY2001-2002 from $7.00 to
Clinics $3.00 per altered animal and from $12.00 to $5.00 per unaltered
animal during these vaccination clinics. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13436 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Membership in 13436 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water authorize the continued participation and membership in the Water
Environment Environment Research Foundation for the Water Department at a
Research membership fee of $35,880.00. It was the consensus of the City
Foundation Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13437 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14850 13437 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Museum and authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a
Library Services grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Conservation for the Log Cabin Village; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
Project Support 14850 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant for Log Grants Fund in the amount of $11,343.00 upon the receipt of the
Cabin Village grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for the
purpose of funding the conservation of the 19th century
furnishings at the Log Cabin Village. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13438 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14851 13438 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Payment to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14851 appropriating $54,250.00
Standing to the General Fund and decreasing the unreserved, designated
Steering General Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of
Committee of providing funding for payment to the Standing Steering Committee
TXU Electric of Texas Utilities Electric Service Area Cities for participation in
Service Area docket and rate cases before the Public Utility Commission of
Cities Texas; and authorize the City Manager to pay the Steering
Committee of Texas Utilities (TXU) Electric Service Area Cities in
the amount of $54,250.00, to fund participation in the current and
upcoming dockets and rulemakings at the Public Utility
Commission of Texas. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on the proposed rule change of the Plan Commission to
require appropriate Zoning District Classification be reflected on
Plats. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13439, as follows:
G-13439 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Require 13439 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appropriate conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed rule change of the Plan
Zoning District Commission to require appropriate Zoning District Classification
Classification be reflected on Plats prior to approval; and adjourn the Public
Prior to Plat Hearing.
Approval
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, appeared
before Council in opposition of the proposed rule change. He
stated that this was a significant rule change and would
significantly affect the way business was done. He added that he
saw no positive benefit to the change and asked that Council refer
this matter to a review committee.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main St., appeared before Council in
opposition of the proposed change. He stated that the platting
process needed to be reviewed, not changed, and requested a
committee be developed to review the proposed change.
Holt Hickman Mr. Holt Hickman, 6777 Camp Bowie #300, appeared before
Council in opposition of the proposed change. He commended the
Council and City staff for the time they expended to make Fort
Worth a better city. He added that the proposed change required
all equipment to be UL approved which would have a serious
impact on the way companies do business. He requested that
Council not pass regulations that would slow down the platting
process.
Tom Welsh Mr. Tom Welsh, Commercial Real Estate Broker, 4301 Crestline
Road, appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed
platting process change. He stated that he would like to see the
public hearing or workshop continued and that he would like to be
part of the review committee.
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Mayor Barr directed the City Manager to develop a plan of strategy
to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to
participate and share their views and hopefully come up with a
way to minimize the impact of the proposed change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the approval on the proposed rule change of the
Plan Commission to require appropriate Zoning District
Classification be reflected on Plats prior to approval, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13439 be adopted, and directed the City
Manager to develop an inclusive process and facilitate dialog
between the interested parties, along with a report to be provided
to Council in two weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13440 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2793 13440 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
First approve Resolution No. 2793 designating Downtown Fort Worth as
Consideration by the City's "centralized community business area" and the Medical
GSA of District as an "adjacent area of similar character" as areas to be
Downtown Fort given first consideration by the U. S. General Services
Worth and Administration in locating space for federal agencies pursuant to
Medical District Executive Order No. 12072. Council Member Davis made a motion,
to Locate Space seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
for Federal adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Agencies
P-9491 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Uninterrupted 9491 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Power Supply authorize a purchase agreement for uninterrupted power supply
Service, Repair service, repair, and equipment with Shermco Industries for the
and Equipment Water Department, with payment due 30 days from the date the
invoice is received, the City takes ownership at its facilities with no
freight charged; and authorize this agreement to begin November
13, 2001, and expire on November 12, 2002, with options to renew
for up to two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9492 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #14852 9492 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Night Vision adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14852 increasing
Equipment and the estimated receipts and appropriations in the State Awarded
Accessories Assets Fund in the amount of $60,350.16 from available funds for
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the purpose of funding the purchase of night vision equipment and
accessories from multiple vendors; and authorize the purchase of
night vision equipment and accessories from multiple vendors for
the Police Department for a total cost not to exceed $60,350.16,
including freight, with payments due 30 days after receipt of the
invoices. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9493 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Amend License 9493 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to amend the license agreement with
Mobius Mobius Management Systems, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No.
Management 20218) for the Information Technology Services Department to add
Systems, Inc. — new software features and extend the lease and maintenance on
CSC #20218 the existing software for five years, at a cost not to exceed
$150,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9494 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Law 9494 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Enforcement authorize the purchase of law enforcement vehicles for the Police
Vehicles and Municipal Court Departments from multiple vendors for a cost
not to exceed $2,129,800.00, with payment due within 30 days of
the date of the invoices with freight included in the unit price. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9495 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Oils and 9495 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lubricants authorize a purchase agreement with Reeder Distributors for oils
and lubricants for the City of Fort Worth, with payment due 30
days from the date the invoice is received and the City will take
ownership at its facilities with no freight charged; and authorize
this agreement to begin November 13, 2001, and expire November
12, 2002, with options to renew for two successive one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Four Permanent 13186 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of four permanent water line easements
Easements from Northwest School District, Beechwood Business Park Joint
Venture, Mitchell & Mitchell Partners, and Briscoe Clark Company
(DOE 3363), necessary for the construction and maintenance of a
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water line to serve new development for a total cost of $4.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13187 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Release of 13187 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abandoned accept the release of an abandoned easement from Texas Utilities
Easement Electric Company.
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 Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, 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
L-13188 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
One Permanent 13188 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of one permanent water line easement
Easement described as A-1401, G.B. Stone Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Texas Utilities Electric Company (DOE 3504), necessary for
he construction and maintenance of a water line to serve new
development for a cost of $1.00.
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.
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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
PZ-2337 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued Until 2337 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
December 11, adopt an ordinance annexing 2089.587 acres of land out of the
2001 Greenberry Overton Survey, Abstract No. 1185, the William
Bramlet and H.R. Ryan Survey, Abstract No. 227,the M.E.P. & P.RR.
Company Survey, Abstract No. 1144, the T.G. Wright Survey,
Abstract No. 1136 and the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 8,
all of Tarrant County, Texas, the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract
No. 1, Wise County, Texas and the Matthew Ashton Survey,
Abstract No. 1, Denton County, Texas, in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the
State of Texas.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main St., appeared before Council and
requested the annexation be continued until December 11, 2001 to
allow additional work on the service agreement.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
2337 be continued until December 11, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18830 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14853 18830 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
SRO General
Contracting, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $192,357.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $141,211.00, and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $51,146.00 from
increased revenue; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14853 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $141,211.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $51,146.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
SRO General Contracting, Inc., for reconstruction of N.W.
26th Street and Chestnut Avenue, Contract 7, with
associated water and sanitary sewer main improvements;
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with SRO
General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $588,000.00 for
reconstruction of N.W. 26th Street (Market Avenue to
Refugio Avenue), and Chestnut Avenue (N.W. 25th Street to
N.W. 27th Street), with associated water and sanitary sewer
main improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18831 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14854 18831 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Change Order#2 authorize the City Manager to transfer $40,000.00 from the Water
to CSC #26628 — and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and authorize
Southland the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contracting, Inc. Contract No. 26628 with Southland Contracting, Inc. in the amount
of $40,000.00 from available funds to provide for additional pay
item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$661,778.15; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14854
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $40,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Southland
Contracting, Inc., for Mains 226 and 227, and Laterals 1616 and
1635 Rehabilitation. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18832 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14855 18832 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Westhill authorize the transfer of $428,000.00 from the Water and Sewer
Construction, Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
Inc. $406,600.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$21,400.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14855
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $406,600.00 and in the
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Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $21,400.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the renewal of a
contract with Westhill Construction, Inc., for Utility Cut Repair
Contract 2001A; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
renewal of a contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $400,000.00 and 365 calendar days for Utility Cut Repair
Contract 2001A. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18833 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14856 18833 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas Workforce
Commission 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
offered, a grant in the amount of $214,983.00 from the Texas
Workforce Commission, Child Care Initiatives Agreement of
Title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996; and
2. Authorize the contract to begin September 1, 2001, and
expire August 31, 2002; and
3. Authorize a City match of $143,322.00 to enhance the quality
of child care services; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $3,395.00 from the FY2000-2001
General Fund operating budget of the Public Health
Department to the Grants Fund for the matching share of the
grant for the September, 2001 portion of the grant; and
5. Authorize the transfer of $139,927.00 from the FY2001-2002
General Fund operating budget of the Public Health
Department to the Grants Fund for the matching share of the
grant for the October, 2001 through August, 2002 portion of
the grant; and
6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14856 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $358,305.00 subject to the receipt of the grant
from the Texas Workforce Commission for the purpose of
funding enhancements of child care services at the Fort
Worth Public Health Department; and
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7. Authorize the application of an indirect rate cost of 10
percent of total direct expenses as authorized by the Texas
Workforce Commission.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14857 18834 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tarrant County authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant
County in an amount not to exceed $36,260.00 for the Air Pollution
Control Program for FY2001-2002; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 14857 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $36,260.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Tarrant County for the Air Pollution Control Program; and
authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire on
September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend 18835 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Certes contract with Certes Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (City
Environmental Secretary Contract No. 25692) to increase the not-to-exceed
Laboratories, amount to $60,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
Inc. — CSC that the recommendation be adopted.
#25692
C-18836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14858 18836 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Miller Pipeline authorize the transfer of $396,000.00 from the Water and Sewer
Corporation Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 14858 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$396,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Miller Pipeline Corporation for the internal sealing of
water pipeline joints at various locations; and authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract with Miller Pipeline Corporation
based on the overall low bid of unit prices in the amount of
$360,000.00 with three renewal options for joint repairs at various
locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for 18837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
agreement with Riverside Holding, inc. to allow the installation of
combination signs and awnings over the sidewalk on Fifth Street
at 600 Houston Street.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, briefed the
Council regarding the proposed project's compliance with the
Building Code.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
18837 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously
C-18838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jail Services 18838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for jail services.
City Manager Jackson stated that this contract was with the City of
Mansfield for the booking, transferring, and detaining of prisoners
arrested by the City of Fort Worth. He added that the City would
experience a savings from the previous contract with Tarrant
County.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-103 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 12, 2001,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Texas Housing and
Economic Resources by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning
of property located in the 4900 Block of Glen Eden Drive, from "C"
Multi-Family and "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-103. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Texas Housing and Economic
Resources by H. Dennis Hopkins, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. Z-00-103 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-01-1013 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9, 2001,
Continued for continued the hearing of the application of Cytec Industries by City
Two Weeks of Fort Worth by Tom Higgins for a change in zoning of property
located at 500 N. Commerce, East of N. 5t" Street, from "J" Medium
Industrial to "MU-2" High Density Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-01-1013. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be
heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, requested that
this zoning case be continued for two weeks.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Cytec Industries by City of Fort
Worth by Tom Higgins, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Picht, that the hearing of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1013 be continued for two weeks. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1016 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9, 2001,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Carter & Burgess, Inc.,
December 11, for a change in zoning of property located at the Northeast corner
2001 of Avondale Haslet Road and Willow Springs Road, from "AG"
Agricultural to "CF" Communities, "A-5", "A-7.5", "A-10", "A-43"
One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1016. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council and
requested this zoning case be continued until December 11, 2001.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Carter & Burgess, Inc., Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the hearing of Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1016 be
continued until December 11, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2787 was
Hearing adopted on October 9, 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 October 25,
2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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SP-10-1004 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Home Depot USA, amending
a site plan for outdoor storage and display at 133 Sycamore
School Road, Site Plan No. SP-10-1004, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1025 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-1006 Member Silcox, that the application of Rite-Weld Supply, Inc., for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 3417 N. Main Street, from
"I" Light Industrial to "PD/I" Planned Development/Light Industrial
for a welding supply facility, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1025 and
Site Plan No. SP-01-1006, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-01-1028 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth, for a
November 27, change in zoning of property located in the 2400-2600 Block of
2001 Cunningham Road and Risinger Road, from "AG" Agricultural to
"A-5" One-Family and "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
01-1028, be continued until November 27, 2001. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1037 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-1009 Member Davis, that the application of Ray L. Brooks, for a change
Approved in zoning of property located at 4227 Pierce Avenue and 4216
Chickasaw Avenue, from "B" Two-Family and "FR" General
Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted plus
outdoor truck and trailer storage for an equestrian facility for
horse boarding and grooming, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1037 and
Site Plan No. SP-01-1009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-01-1041 Mayor Barr stated that a letter had been received from the
Continued for applicant requesting this zoning case be continued until March 12,
Two Weeks 2002.
Council Member Davis expressed concern with the length of the
continuance. She stated that this property had been out of
compliance for some time for outside storage and that by
continuing the case until March 12, 2002 would only provide the
applicant more time to remove the outside storage.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of J.D. Von Wahlde, for a
change in zoning of property located at 1216 S. Jennings Avenue,
from "D" High Density Multi-Family and "G" Intensive Commercial
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G"
Intensive Commercial plus outdoor storage of trailers, equipment
and roofing trusses with an 8-foot solid wood fence required along
south and east sides with 8-foot lagustrum on east side, and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1041,
be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1042 Mayor Barr stated that staff had received a letter from the applicant
Withdrawn requesting withdrawal of this zoning case without prejudice.
Without
Prejudice Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of Ora Dunlap, for a change in
zoning of property located at 1238 Lincoln Avenue, from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1042, be withdrawn without
prejudice. See letter of withdrawal. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Moss excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
ZC-01-1044 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hawkins Custom Homes, for
a change in zoning of property located in the 7300 Block of
Granbury Road, from "A-5" One-Family and "CF" Community
Facilities to "A-5" One-Family and "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1044, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Moss assumed his chair.
ZC-01-1049 Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main Street, appeared before Council and
Approved stated that the rezoning would allow development of needed
Thad Brundrett commercial businesses in this area. He added that a grocery store
and strip center would likely be constructed at the site.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Arcadia Park. L.P., for a
change in zoning of property located at the northeast corner of
North Tarrant County Parkway and N. Riverside Drive, from "AR"
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One-Family Restricted and "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1049, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1050 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Keller Joint Venture, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4500 Block of Keller
Hicks Road, from "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1050, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-01-1052 Mayor Barr stated that staff had received a letter from the applicant
SP-01-1018 that the zoning case be continued until December 11, 2001.
Continued Until
December 11, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
2001 Member Haskin, that the application of Kelly Capital Investments,
for a change in zoning of property located at 250 University Drive,
from "C" 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 with hours of operation from 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, be continued
until December 11, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1054 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Marine Creek Meadows, for a
change in zoning of property located at the Southwest corner of
Ridgemeadows Drive and Spoondrift Drive, from "A-5" One Family
to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1054, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1055 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of George H. Anderson, for a
change in zoning of property located at North Cromwell Marine
Creek and West Old Decatur Road, from "G" Intensive Commercial
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1055, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1056 Mr. Paul Harries, 8150 Brookriver #S-700, Dallas, Texas, a
Continued for representative of Pate Engineers, appeared before Council on
One Week behalf of the applicant relative to operating hours and whether the
Paul Harries City could mandate hours of operation.
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Mayor Barr stated the operation of the facility could not exceed the
hours reflected by the requested zoning change and that under
"PD/SU" zoning the City could mandate operating hours. He
reminded Mr. Harries that the operating hours under consideration
tonight were the same hours Mr. Harries provided to the Zoning
Commission on October 10, 2001.
Gretchen Ms. Gretchen Rasheed, 8004 Grand Junction Dr., appeared before
Rasheed Council in opposition of this zoning change. She stated that she
was not notified of a proposed tune-up shop at this location and
that she objected to any operation on Sunday.
Council Member Haskin asked if there were some provision in
place to ensure no cars were left stored on the lot over night.
John Garfield, representing the Development Department, stated
that there was a provision that required automobiles be stored
behind a screening fence.
Mayor Barr asked Mr. Harries if the applicant had a problem if a
provision was made prohibiting overnight storage. Mr. Harries
responded that the applicant would not have a problem with that
provision.
Council Member Wentworth requested that color photographs of
this area be provided to the Council. He asked Mr. Harries what
types of tune-ups and repairs would be done at this facility.
Mr. Harries stated that the facility would be a Jiffy Lube type shop
and would not have overnight storage of vehicles.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Gary Baker Construction
Company, for a change in zoning of property located at the
southwest corner of Boat Club Road and Eagle Ranch, from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus automotive lubrication, tune-ups and minor pair
with hours limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, closed on Sunday, and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1056,
be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-01-1059 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 16,
SP-01-1020 2001, continued the hearing of the application of Texas Christian
Approved University (TCU) for a change in zoning of property located at 3600
S. Bellaire Drive, from "CF" Community Facilities to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "CF" Community
Facilities plus athletic facilities/baseball field, no concerts, and no
sale or consumption of alcohol, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1059 and
Site Plan SP-01-1020, be approved. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone desiring to be heard.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council in
favor of the zoning change. He stated that TCU needed to build
the stadium in order to be competitive at the Division 1 level and
that 25 to 30 baseball games would be played each year and none
of them would begin after 7:00 p.m. He added that TCU had met
with representatives from the affected neighborhoods and little
concern was expressed with the exception of the noise from the
public address system speakers. Residents were informed that
noise level would measure at or below 90 decibels.
Karen Redrow The following citizens appeared in opposition to the proposed
Jane Booton requested zoning change:
Grayson Harper
Ms. Karen Redrow 3701 Bellaire Drive South
Ms. Jane Booton 3713 Bellaire Drive South
Mr. Grayson Harper 3605 Bellaire Drive South
Jay Bayman The following citizens appeared in support of the proposed
Thelma Shiller requested zoning change:
Brad Wallace
Danny Nichols Mr. Jay Phillip Bayman 1000 Henderson Street #401
William Wood Ms. Thelma Shiller 3321 Benbrook Blvd.
Chelsey Fowler Mr. Brad Wallace 3748 Westcliff Road South
Mr. Danny Nichols 3724 Westcliff Road North
Mr. William Wood 3230 Bellaire Drive West
Ms. Chelsey Fowler 6078 Copperfield Drive #410
Council Member Davis stated that the "CF" Community Facilities
zoning allows the baseball facility to go forward regardless of what
the Council decides. She added that the stadium lights are
allowable by existing City ordinance and that TCU had addressed
the noise and sound levels then reoriented the baseball field. She
asked Mr. Schell if live oak or other evergreen trees could be
planted instead of red oaks and if the light poles could be painted
a color that would best blend in with the surrounding area,
perhaps a dark green or bronze color.
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Mr. Schell replied that TCU would do their best to plant live oaks
but that they would still like leverage to plant the red oaks if the
live oaks were unavailable. He added that the color proposed for
the light poles, air superiority gray, was the most invisible color
that could be used.
Don Mills Mr. Don Mills, 4512 Overton Terrace, Vice Chancellor of TCU,
appeared before Council and stated that the university would look
at two or three colors and see what worked best aesthetically.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Texas Christian University,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1059 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1020, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1060 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-1021 Member Silcox, that the application of Barham & Harris Land One,
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at North Cromwell
Marine Creek and West Old Decatur Road from "R1" Zero Lot
Line/Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "R1" Zero Lot Line limited to a density of six residential
units per acre with five-foot side yards, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-
1060 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1021, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that as a matter of privilege, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-01-1026 would be heard at this time.
ZC-01-1026 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued For Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Two Weeks & change in zoning of property described below, Zoning Docket No.
Denied ZC-01-1026, be continued/denied as reflected:
Continued for two weeks:
Area 3: 3600-3800 Golden Triangle Boulevard, from "AG"
Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted plus machine shop,
metal fabricating, veterinary facility with outdoor kennels and
grease recycling, and waiver of site plan recommended.
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Area 9: 8600-8700 Old Denton Road, from "AG" Agricultural to "I"
Light Industrial.
Denied:
Area 4: 3600 Block of Prestige Drive, from "AG" Agricultural to "I"
Light Industrial.
Council Member Haskin explained that the zoning request for
Areas 3 and 9 was for the purpose of placing a grease rendering
and food processing plant near a residential area. The two-week
delay would allow her time to obtain additional information on the
plant relative to odors and waste disposal.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, expressed opposition to the
delay as the requested zoning change was unanimously approved
by the Zoning Commission and was also consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Robert West Mr. Robert West, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, an attorney
representing Mr. Bill Markham, appeared before Council in favor of
the requested zoning change. He stated that Mr. Markham owned
two tracts of land in Area 9 and that he would like to retain the "I"
Light Industrial zoning and requested Council's favorable
consideration of the zoning change.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Haskin, Moss, Wentworth,
and Davis
NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: None
ZC-01-1061 Mr. Michael Coker, 6350 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, appeared
SP-01-1022 before Council on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the
Denied Without zoning change was requested to accommodate a new medical
Prejudice supply sterilization facility. He briefed Council relative to the
Michael Coker purpose of the plant, safety and traffic issues, and economic
benefit to the City's tax base. He added that they would attempt to
hire all Fort Worth residents at the facility.
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Kenneth Mr. Kenneth Williams, 3708 Cobblestone Drive, Forest Hill, Texas,
Williams appeared before Council in support of the zoning request.
Charlie Jones The following persons appeared in opposition to the proposed
R.A. Linkenhoker zoning change:
Maurice Oaks
Malinda Miller Reverend Charlie J. Jones 3045 Old Hickory Trail
Eunice Givens Mr. R. A. Linkenhoker 4716 Parkwood Drive, Forest Hill,
Tony Tincher Texas
Clifford Rambo Mr. Maurice Oaks 3713 Falcon Drive, Forest Hill,
Kevin Thomas Texas
Laura Meeks Mayor Pro tempore for the City of Forest Hill
Nolen Yancey Ms. Malinda Miller 4205 Burly, Forest Hill, Texas
Mayor of the City of Forest Hill
Ms. Eunice Givens 5500 Stafford Drive
Mr. Tony Tincher 8028 Wichita Street
Mr. Clifford Rambo 5701 Oak Grove Road West
Mr. Kevin Thomas 3725 Arnold Drive
Ms. Laura Meeks 5640 Conlin Drive
Mr. Nolen Yancey 7509 Laurie Drive
Mr. Coker addressed the concerns of those in opposition. He
stated that the engineer for the project had overlooked the private
school in the plat but that an amended application had been
submitted once the discrepancy was discovered. He added that
the company had an evacuation plan and that the plant would be
designed to include the latest state-of-the-art equipment, making
explosions highly unlikely.
Mayor Barr asked Brian Boerner, Director of Environmental
Management to address Council relative to this issue.
Mr. Boerner briefed the Council on quality regulations and
requirement and also advised them of the state regulatory agency
with oversight responsibilities
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud thanked Mr. Coker and the residents
for addressing the Council. He stated that the was concerned with
the proximity of the plant location to the private school and also
traffic on the street and made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of IBA Corporation, for a
change in zoning of property located at 3100 and 3112 Wichita
Court, from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial
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plus sanitation facility for new medical equipment, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-01-1061 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1022, be denied without
prejudice. 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
Council Member Davis requested Mr. Coker meet with the
Economic Development Department to ascertain if a more suitable
location could be found for the plant.
ZC-01-1027 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/Denied Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property in the 4500-4600 Block of Haltom
Bailey Boswell Road, 5700-6100 Blocks of W.J. Boaz Road and
7200 Block of Bob Hanger Road, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1027, be
approved/denied as reflected:
Approved:
Area 1: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-43" One-Family
Area 2: From "AG" Agricultural to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted
Area 3: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-43" One-Family
Area 4: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-43" One-Family
Area 5: From "AG" Agricultural to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted
Area 6: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
Area 7: From "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial
Area 8: From "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial
Area 9: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
Area 10: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
Area 11: From "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for specialty woodworking
and manufacturing
Area 12: From "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial
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Area 13: From "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial
Area 14: From "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial
Area 15: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
Denied:
Area 2: From "AG" Agricultural to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted
Area 3: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-093 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Clifford D. Verwers for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located at 4406 Southwest
Boulevard, from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General
Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-093, be denied
without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1036 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of AIL Investments, L.P., for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located at the Northeast corner of
SH170 and Haslet Roanoke Road, from "G" Intensive Commercial
to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-
1036, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
Gerardo Mr. Gerardo Azpilcuenta, 2420 Roosevelt, represented by his
Azpilcuenta daughter, appeared before Council. She stated that her father did
not speak or read much English and did not understand the appeal
process. She requested that the case be reheard.
ZC-01-1039 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of Gerardo Azpilcuenta, for
Prejudice a change in zoning of property located at 2420 Roosevelt Avenue,
from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1039, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
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ZC-01-1047 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Wentworth, that the application of Vertex Investments,
Prejudice Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 8320 Camp
Bowie W. (Highway 80 W.) from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-
1047, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
Special Zoning It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting on September 18.
Hearing 2001, continued the Special Zoning Hearing concerning the
Z-01-017 application the City of Fort Worth Planning Department, for a
Approved/Denied change in zoning of properties described below, from "B" Two-
and Continued Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood
as Indicated Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted "PD-81", 691"
Light Industrial, "IP" Industrial Park, "J" Medium Industrial and
"MH" Manufactured Housing to "A-5", "A-7.5", and "A-10" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-017, be approved/denied/
continued as reflected:
Approved:
Tract 1 2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
5800-6500 Block of Willard Road
Tract 2 6500 Block of Henco Road
2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
5800-6500 Block of Willard Road
Tract 3 2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
Tract 8 5800-6000 Block of Grayson Street
Tract 9 5800-6000 Block of Eastland Street
5800-6000 Block of Grayson Street
Tract 11 3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
5800-5900 Block of Oakdale Drive
Tract 16 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
Tract 18 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
Tract 19 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
Tract 20 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
5700 Block of Martin Street
Tract 22 5700 Block of Martin Street
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Tract 23 5700 Block of Martin Street
Tract 24 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
5400-5700 Block of David Strickland Road
5400-6000 Block of Laster Road
5400-5700 Block of Vesta Farley Road
5400-5600 Block of Sun Valley Drive
5500-5700 Block of Kaltenbrun Road
Tract 26 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
5500-5700 Block of E. IH 20
5720 Block of Ensign Drive West
Tract 27 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
Tract 28 4200-5900 Block of E. Loop 820 S.
Denied:
Tract 4 6300 Block of Elizabeth Road
Tract 5 6313 Dowdell Road
Tract 6 3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
Tract 10 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
Tract 15 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
Tract 17 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Sam Gibbins Mr. Sam Gibbins, 441 Haltom Road, appeared before Council in
favor of the zoning change. He stated that Council Member Moss
and City staff had been very cooperative. He requested Council
deny the zoning for Tracts 4, 5, 6, 10, and 15.
Vaughn Bailey Mr. Vaughn Bailey, 3340 Camp Bowie Blvd., representing the
owners of Tract 17, appeared before Council in favor of the zoning
change. He requested that Council uphold the decision of the
Zoning Commission relative to Tract 17.
Bob Williams Mr. Bob W. Williams, 6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200, Dallas,
Texas, appeared before Council in opposition of a zoning change for
Tracts 1, 18, 19, and 24. He stated that the pastor of the church was
informed by City staff that downzoning would not affect the church.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth Planning
Department, Council Member Moss made the following motions:
To approve Tracts 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 28,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud.
To continue for one week Tract 24, seconded by Council Member
Davis.
To deny Tracts 26 and 27, seconded by Council Member Silcox.
To uphold the Zoning Commission recommendation to deny
Tracts 4, 5, and 6, seconded by Council Member Davis.
To postpone action on Tracts 9, 10, 15, and 17 until February 12,
2002, seconded by Council Member Davis.
The motions carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14859
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. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
Presentations and stated that ethylene gas killed everything in its path and that if
Riley Cantrell a chemical plant was to be located near his home, he would also
be opposed to that facility. He apologized to the Mayor, Council,
and City Manager for his past behavior at Council meetings.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:43 p.m.
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