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DECEMBER 14, 1999
Date & Time On the 14th day of December, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:33 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 Bob
Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Gilbert Marez, Camino de
paz Christian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 7, 1999 were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Kay Atherton, Human Relations Commission Committee
Presentations/ Chair, presented Human Relations Commission Awards to the
Introductions following organizational representatives:
Ms. Felicia Alexander Jordan Women's Second Chance
Mr. Rick Savitz Camp Anytown
Mr. Jeff Gwynn Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Books Editor
Dr. Al Meredith Wedgewood Baptist Church
Ms. Beth Ewing Women's Center
Mr. Luther Perry UMOJA
Each recipient expressed their appreciation to the Human
Relations Commission for the recognition and acknowledged
members of their respective organizations.
Mayor Barr thanked the Human Relations Commission for
recognizing people who are making a difference in the City of Fort
Worth.
Miss Fort Worth 2000, Marshawn Evans, addressed the Council
and presented information on her platform, United Against Crime-
Uniting Youth for a Safer Future.
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Ms. Debbie Fultner, MSRN-CS, TCU Nursing Instructor, introduced
Ms. Amy Stephens, a graduate nursing student, "Decreasing the
Safety Risk of the Children in the Samuels Avenue Area". Ms.
Stephens, representing her graduating class, briefly outlined their
class project entitled "School Safety Proposal for Samuels
Avenue/Rock Island Community.
Council Member Davis stated that she had worked with the
nursing students, as well as members of the Cornerstone
Neighborhood Association and thanked them for their efforts on
putting this proposal together. She added that she had contacted
the railroad and Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and
requested that they attend a neighborhood association meeting to
address the safety concerns for the community's children.
Ms. Gwen Neal, representing the Fort Worth League of
Neighborhood Associations, presented a poem entitled "We the
People". She also presented the City with a framed copy of the
league's original logo. Mayor Barr accepted the logo on behalf of
the City.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Announcements Council Member Haskin congratulated Mr. Michael Crain, Intern
for the Mayor and Council, who will graduate with his law degree
from Texas Wesleyan Law School, Friday, December 17, 1999.
Res. # 2595 There was presented Resolution No. 2595 recommending that the
Adopting an City Council adopt an annexation policy for the City of Fort Worth.
Annexation On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro
Policy for City of tempore McCloud, the recommendation, as amended, was
Fort Worth adopted unanimously.
Res. # 2596 There was presented Resolution No. 2596 recommending that the
D/FW Airport City Council approve a resolution adopted concurrently by the
Board City Councils of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth authorizing the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board to proceed with the
implementation of its proposed Capital Development Program, to
develop the marketing plan for financing of the costs of the
program, and to submit necessary financing documents to the
City Councils for final concurrent approval. On motion of Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Davis, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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C.P. # 210 There was presented Council Proposal No. 210 proposing that the
Bring Back City Council adopt the illustration, hereinafter referred to as
Molly "Molly," as the official logo of the City of Fort Worth and that the
logo remain the property of the City of Fort Worth for its exclusive
use.
Council Member Lane made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis to change the wording on Council Proposal
210 to read as follows:
"It is proposed that the City Council adopt the image of a Fort
Worth Longhorn as part of a new official logo of the City of Fort
Worth. It is further proposed that a Council committee be
appointed by the Mayor by December 17, 1999 to work with the
staff to develop a proposed Fort Worth logo and its economical
phase into service and bring it back to the City Council for
adoption in January of 2000."
Amber Brown Ms. Amber Brown, 1934 Kensington, appeared before Council in
opposition of changing the City's logo.
The recommendation, as amended, carried unanimously.
OCS-1107 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1107 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council approve the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
B & B, Inc. Western Surety
Tealstone Construction Old Republic Surety
Wrangler Concrete Construction, L.P. Hartford Casualty Insurance
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1108 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1108 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.
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OCS-1109 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. # 2597 1109 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Zoning Hearing City Council adopt Resolution No. 2597 setting the regular Zoning
Hearing for January 11, 2000. On motion of Council Member
Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
G-12754 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14021 12754 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Section adopt Ordinance No. 14021 amending Chapter 3 "Airports and
3-102 of the City Aircraft" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended,
of Fort Worth by: Deleting the title of Section 3-102 "Right-of-Way for Taxiing
Code Aircraft" and retitling such section "Vehicle and Pedestrian
Communications in Airport Movement Areas"; establishing
communications protocol for pedestrians when walking and
vehicles when driving on or across airport movement areas;
establishing penalties for violations thereof; and deleting Section
3-104 "Vehicle Communications". It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12755 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14022 12755 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fire Training
Program 1. Accept funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from Tarrant County
College; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14022 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $4,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the TSTI Firefighter Apprenticeship
Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12756 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Impact Fee 12756 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Progress Report adopt the Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual Progress
Report concerning the status of the Water and Wastewater Impact
Fees. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12757 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Membership in 12757 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water authorize the continued participation and membership in the
Environment Water Environment Research Foundation for the Water
Research Department at an annual membership fee of$34,500.00. It was the
Foundation consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-12758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14023 12758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Gates Library
Foundation 1. Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to apply for a grant,
Grant and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute a grant
contract with the Gates Library Foundation, in the amount of
$52,750.00 for the purchase of public access computers at East
Berry, Ridglea, Riverside, Seminary South and E.M. Shamblee
branches; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14023 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $52,750.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding public access computers at the East Berry,
Ridglea, Riverside, Seminary South, and E.M. Shamblee
Branch Libraries.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend CSC # 12759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
23745 — Lake authorize the City Manager to:
Como Area
Council 1. Amend Contract No. 23745 with the Lake Como Area Council
(LCAC) to reflect the addition of $63,150.00 in HOME
Partnership Investment Program funds for a contract total of
$477,650.00; and
2. Transfer $63,150.00 in HOME Lot Acquisition Funds to the
Housing and Rehabilitation Center; and
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3. Transfer $62,500 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Year XX Model Blocks Housing and Rehabilitation
funds to the CDBG Year XX Training and Employment
Operating Support Center; and
4. Transfer $120,000.00 in CDBG Year XX Model Blocks Economic
Development Fund to a new CDBG Year XX Community
Facilities Center.
Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to adopt Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
12759. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2598 12760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation Plan approve Resolution No. 2598, adopting an annexation plan as
for City of Fort required by the Texas Annexation Act. On motion of Council
Worth Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14024 12761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Section adopt Ordinance No. 14024, amending Section 201.000 of the
31-22 of the Subdivision Ordinance, codified as Section 31-22 of the Code of
Code of the City the City of Fort Worth, providing that denial by Plan Commission
of Fort Worth of Request for Vacation of Right-of-Way is appealable to City
Council. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-12762 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2599 12763 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Increase Legal adopt Resolution No. 2599 increasing to $250,000.00 the maximum
Fees to Cantey amount authorized to be paid to the law firm of Cantey & Hanger
& Hanger for legal services in a lawsuit filed by Pastusek Industries, Inc. and
titled Pastusek Industries, Inc. v. City of Fort Worth and Sunbelt
Industries Development Corporation, Cause No. 396-34326-HCA-
11. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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G-12763 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 12763 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of 8th authorize the temporary closure of 8th Street between Grove Street
Street and Grove and Jones Street, and Grove Street between 7th Street and 8th
Street Street for the period of December 14, 1999 to February 1, 2000. On
motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
P-8986 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8986 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Gas
Chromatograph- 1. A purchase agreement for maintenance of hardware and
Mass software support for the chromatograph-mass spectrometer
Spectrometer for the Water Department/Water Laboratory Services Division
Maintenance with the Hewlett-Packard Company at a cost not to exceed
$19,740.78 based on the documented sole source; and
2. This agreement to begin on December 14, 1999, and end
December 13, 2000, with the option to renew for two additional
one year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 12680 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Cook Inlet/ Cook Inlet/VoiceStream PCS, L.L.C. ("VoiceStream") for use of a
VoiceStream City communications tower, South Side Service site in order for
PCS, L.L.C. VoiceStream to install an antenna and various communications
equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12681 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12681 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition of approve the acquisition of a fee simple interest of one parcel of
Land for land described as all of Lot 1, Block 1, William J. Bailey Addition,
Corridor from Maxine Ragle Brooks and Carolyn Ragle Peterson, for
Improvements corridor improvements at the intersection of Camp Bowie,
Seventh Street, Bailey Avenue and University Drive (DOE 2001) for
a total cost of $77,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12682 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase of 12682 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Right-of-Way approve the agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County to cooperatively purchase necessary right-of-way for the
construction, operation and maintenance of water utilities and
improvement of Hicks Road from US 287 to Harmon Road. On
motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
L-12683 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14025 12683 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14026
Purchase of 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14025 increasing the
Land Adjacent estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects
to Southeast Reserve Fund by $310,000.00 from available funds for the
Service Center purpose of funding the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to City-
owned property located at the Southeast Service Center; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $310,000.00 from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
for the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to City-owned property
located at the Southeast Service Center; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14026 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Project Fund by $310,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to
city-owned property located at the Southeast Service Center;
and
4. Approve the purchase of the property described as 5700 Martin
Luther King Freeway for a total of$310,000.00; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds
and closing documents, and allow Real Property Management
to file the deed in the City's name.
Council Member Moss, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, to approve Mayor and Council Communication No.
L-12683. The motion carried unanimously.
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L-12684 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14027 12684 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14028
Acquisition of 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Land for Fort Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center for the acquisition and
Worth Nature donation of approximately 150 acres of undeveloped property
Center & Refuge adjacent to the entrance road of the Fort Worth Nature Center
and Refuge; and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14027
appropriating $400,000.00 in the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated retained
earnings of the Water and Sewer Fund by the same amount for
the purpose of assisting the City of Fort Worth acquire
additional acreage adjacent to the Fort Worth Nature Center
and Refuge; and
3. Approve the transfer of $400,000.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Lake Worth Trust Fund; and
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 14028 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Lake Worth Trust Fund in the amount
of $600,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
the acquisition, cleaning and securing of the property for the
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; and
5. Increase the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake
Worth Trust Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 from a
contribution from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center
for the purpose of funding the acquisition, cleaning, and
securing of the property for the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge.
William R. Mr. William R. Richerson, 2007 Stepfani Court, Arlington, TX,
Richerson expressed his appreciation to the Council for their approval of this
issue and thanked Council Member Wentworth and Mayor Barr for
their efforts in support of this item.
Council Member Wentworth commended the work of Mr. Bill
Meadows, Ms. Marty Leonard, and the Amon Carter Foundation
and stated that this was a great example of partnership between
the public and private sector.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, to adopt Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
12684. The motion carried unanimously.
C-17776 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
APAC-Texas, 17776 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with APAC-
Texas, Inc. in the amount of $303,389.25 for parking and roadway
improvements at Lincoln, Oakland Lake and Trinity Parks. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17777 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Northstar 17777 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Northstar
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $36,630.00 for new park
development at Jennings, May, Saint Louis Park (JMSL). It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17778 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Branch & Sons 17778 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contractors, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Branch &
Sons Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $496,600.00 for the
construction of lighting and parking improvements at Rockwood
Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Bracy Williams 17779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
& Company
1. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with Bracy
Williams & Company ending November 30, 1999, for one month
to December 31, 1999, for an amount not to exceed $16,133.00;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new one-year
contract agreement beginning January 1, 2000, and ending
December 31, 2000, for an amount not to exceed $189,000.00
with Terrence L. Bracy, acting as the duly authorized agent and
a principal in the firm of Bracy Williams and Company for
consultation and representation related to issues of concern
before the Congress of the United States, the federal agencies,
and the Administration.
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Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
17779 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-17780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Assignment of 17780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
CSC # 25211 by
Sandpiper Inn to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
Texas Avionics consenting to the assignment by Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc.
(Sandpiper) of its right, title and interest in the Hangar 2-S
lease site (Leased Premises) at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport (Airport) to Woody Woodard Family
Partnership, Ltd., d/b/a Texas Aviation Services (Texas
Avionics); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
consenting to a deed of trust lien on and security interest in
the Leased Premises between Texas Avionics and Mercantile
Bank Texas (the Bank).
Council Member Lane, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
17780 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Sylvester Montgomery, Jr., 2906 North Houston Street,
Presentations appeared before City Council regarding compensation for extra
Sylvester work as a crossing guard.
Montgomery, Jr.
Mayor Barr directed staff to look into Mr. Montgomery's concerns.
Council Member Silcox stated that this issue would be addressed
at the next Safety and Community Development meeting, January
11, 2000.
Z-98-121 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 9,
1999, continued the hearing of AVO, Inc. by Jackson Wilson, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 8900 Block of
Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-121. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Jackson S. Mr. Jackson S. Wilson, 601 Bailey, representing the owner of the
Wilson property, addressed Council and requested that this case be
withdrawn from consideration.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the application of AVO, Inc. by Jackson Wilson for
a change in zoning of property located in the 8900 block of
Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-121, be withdrawn without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-088 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 9,
1999, continued the hearing of the City of Fort Worth-Real
Property, for a change in zoning of property located at 2225 East
Lancaster Avenue, from "J" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a wholesale ice cream distribution
facility with additional conditions and a waiver of site plan, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-088. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Jorge Pascual Mr. Jorge Pascual, 4030 E. Belknap, addressed the Council and
requested financial assistance from the City to comply with the
additional conditions imposed by the City. Mayor Barr requested
Mr. Pascual to speak with the City staff regarding his concerns.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Picht, that the application of City of Fort Worth-Real Property, for a
change in zoning of property located at 2225 East Lancaster
Avenue, from "J" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a wholesale ice cream distribution
facility with additional conditions and a waiver of site plan, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-088, be approved, with the following amendment
to paragraph 5:
"Removal of existing free standing signs and poles with future
property and business identification to be placed on the existing
fence with lettering no more than 12 inches high."
The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2592 was
adopted on November 16, 1999, 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
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Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
November 23, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Z-99-105 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-99-029 Member Wentworth, that the application of American Retirement
Approved Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 5700
Block of Bryant Irvin Road from "G" Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a mixed use development
and residential and assisted living facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-105 and Site Plan No. SP-99-029, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-99-114 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-99-022 Member Davis, that the application of General Modular
Approved Corporation by James Dubose for a change in zoning of property
at 7700 South Freeway from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus
outside storage with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-114 and Site Plan No. SP-99-022, be approved.
Mayor Barr inquired if there was any restriction concerning
signage at this location.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development, stated that there was
restriction on temporary signs, but none for decorative flags.
John Bennett Mr. John Bennett, 315 Lake Trail Court, Double Oak, TX, appeared
before Council and stated that he was owner of the company and
that the property had previously been used to sell mobile homes.
He added that there was a sign attached to entrance gate, which
reflected the name of his company and the existing pole sign
reflected no information. However, he would remove the fence
sign if requested.
Council Member Haskin asked if there would be a buffer for the
neighborhood in the rear of the property. Mr. Bennett replied
there was a fence and shrubs would be planted inside the fence.
He added that he had met with neighbors around the property and
they had expressed no opposition to his business.
Council Member Picht amended his motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, to restrict the placement of banners and
flags at this location. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
Z-99-125 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Roenthen Real Estates,
LLC by Lynn Elliott for a change in zoning of property located in
the 600 Block of Travis Avenue from "CF" Community Facilities to
"G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-125, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-126 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2717 East 1St Street from
"E" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-126,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-129 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Hillwood Development
Corporation by Carter & Burgess for a change in zoning of
property located in the 2500 Block of Alliance Gateway Freeway,
from "G" Commercial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-129, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-133 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Emma Jo Rector for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4000 Block of
Chenault and the 4000 Block of East 4th from "B" Two-Family to
"F-R" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-133, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-134 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Henry and Eleanor
McFarland for a change in zoning of property located at 3508
Raider Drive from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-134, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-99-135 Council Member Davis stated that her husband had a business
Approved relationship with the applicant and requested permission to
abstain from voting on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Council Member Davis be allowed to
abstain from voting on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Tom Struhs by Brookes
Baker, for a change in zoning of property located at 601, 605 and
609 East 1St Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Business,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135, be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
Z-99-136 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Bass Properties by Dunaway
Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the
300 Block of South Oakland Boulevard/317 Sargent Street from
"B" Two-Family and "FR" Restricted Commercial to "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-136, be approved.
Council Member Haskin inquired if it was the intent of the property
owners to place a pawn shop or liquor store at this location.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, representing
the applicant, replied that a new Eckerd's Drug store would be
placed on the property.
Ms. Kovich informed the Council that a pawn shop or liquor store
could not be placed at this location due to zoning restrictions.
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Council Member Davis excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, representing the owner AVEX Properties, 3880
Hulen Street, appeared before the City Council and advised them
that their firm was hired to do the zoning only and stated that
neither the lot size nor sidewalks were discussed. This
discussion would take place when the platting occurs.
Z-99-137 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Avex Properties by Carter &
Burgess, Inc. for a change in zoning of property in the 4600 Block
of Ray White Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-137, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
SP-99-026 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Ridglea Baptist Church
for a site plan for enlarging the existing "PD 260" in the 6100
Block of Calmont Avenue, Site Plan No. SP-99-026, be approved
(See Z-97-049 and SP-97-102). The motion carried unanimously.
SP-99-028 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of The Academy at
Waterhouse for a site plan for new construction of "PD 334" at
8998 Creek Run Road, Site Plan No. SP-99-028, be approved (See
Z-98-078). The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No.
13896, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the zoning hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 14029
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.
Citizen Ms. Kimberly Dennis, 11212 Stone Road, Burleson, TX and Mr.
Presentations John Hilcher, 900 Crockett Drive, Burleson, TX, addressed the
Kimberly Dennis Council regarding the proposed Animal Control Ordinance. They
John Hilcher expressed their appreciation to Mayor Pro tempore McCloud for
his visit to their area.
Council Member Silcox stated that he would meet with Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, Mr. Tom Davis, Director of City Services, and
Mr. Paul Bounds, Superintendent of Code Compliance to discuss
the animal control ordinance. He added that this issue would be
reviewed at the January 11, 2000 Safety and Community
Development Committee meeting.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:11 P.
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