HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/04/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 1998
Date & Time On the 14th day of April, A.D., 1998, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 7:00 p.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph
McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob
Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary
Alice Church. With a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend R.L. Rogers,
Harvey Avenue Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 7, 1998, were approved
unanimously.
Special Recognition of Lily B. Clayton Students Who Won
Presentations the "Draw Your Dream Park Contest" by Council
Member Hirt and Richard Zavala.
Trier Student Exchange Recognition by Jeff King
and Judy Harman. Council Member Picht presented
City pins to the Students.
Presentation of Proclamation for Live Theater
Awareness Month was presented to Diane Anglim by
Council Member McCloud.
Presentation of Proclamation for Arbor Day was
presented to Harold Pitchford, City Forester by
Council Member Haskin.
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Announcements Council Member Picht announced that on Thursday,
April 23, 1998, there would be a District 6 meeting at
the Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch
Avenue at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member McCloud announced that on
Friday,May 1, 1998, a Neighborhood Forum will be
held at Botanic Gardens in the Oak Room, from
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Building Strong
Neighborhoods.
Mayor Barr announced that a Special
Announcement would take place at 10:00 a.m. at the
James E. Guinn School on April 15, 1998.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication Nos. G-12184, P-8579, and
L-12231 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. P-8579 be withdrawn
from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth,the consent agenda,as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox,that Mr.Howard McMahan
be appointed to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance
Authority, replacing David Chappell. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr advised Council that Council Member
Wentworth had agreed to serve on the Tarrant
County Water Control and Improvement District
No. 1 Advisory Committee, and on motion of
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Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCray, the appointment was approved
unanimously.
Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, that Ms. Gloria J.
Pearson be appointed as the City Secretary,effective
June 1, 1998, with a salary of$72,000.00 per year.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2392 There was presented Resolution No. 2392
Sister City authorizing the Mayor to execute the appropriate
Agreement with documents to enter into a Sister City Agreement
Toluca, Mexico with Toluca,Mexico. On motion of Council Member
Lane, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the
recommendation was adopted.
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to Mr.Jeff King,
the Board and all of the citizens who had input in the
selection of Toluca,Mexico as the newest Sister City
of Fort Worth and stated that he looked forward to
the exchange between the cities.
OCS-974 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-974 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.
G-12184 There was presented Mayor and Council
Historic Sites Communication No. G-12184 from the City Manager
Tax Exemption recommending that the City Council approve the
owners' applications for partial tax exemption for
2126 6th Avenue, 1904 College Avenue, 5100
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Crestline Road,1013 West Hawthorne Avenue,1620
Hurley Avenue,1944 Hurley Avenue,2216 Lipscomb
Street, 1223 South Main Street/1305 South Main
Street, 2920 Simondale Avenue, and 501 Bryan
Avenue. On motion of Council Member Wentworth,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation was adopted.
G-12185 There was presented Mayor and Council
Fee Waiver Communication No. G-12185 from the City Manager
4224 Shagbark recommending that the City Council consider
authorizing the waiver of the$150.00 application fee
to process a variance request for a swimming pool at
4224 Shagbark. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12186 There was presented Mayor and Council
Indoor Firing Communication No.G-12186 from the City Manager
Range recommending that the City Council consider for
approval the application by Robert D. Cupp and
Diana G. Cupp for a permit to operate an indoor
firing range at 6062 E.Lancaster Avenue. On motion
of Mayor Pro tempore McCray,seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted.
Citizens Presentation
Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 913 E. Northside Drive, #206,
appeared before the City Council and expressed his
opinion regarding his constitutional rights.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray left the meeting at this
time due to illness.
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P-8577 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8577 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
with Ladd ninety (90) day extension of a purchase agreement
Uniform for Uniforms & Accessories with Ladd Uniform
Company for the Police Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8578 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8578 from the City Manager
Flow Meters recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of flow meters for the Water Department
from Polysonics c/o Pan-Tech Controls based on low
bid meeting specifications for a total expenditure of
$19,915.00, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
Houston, TX., freight prepaid and added to invoice.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8579 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
Withdrawn and Council Communication No. P-8579, Purchase
Purchase Agreement for Refurbished Toner Cartridges with
Agreement with B&B Data Systems, Inc./Lazersaver, for the City of
B&B Data Fort Worth, be withdrawn from the agenda.
Systems, Inc.
P-8580 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8580 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
with Southwest purchase agreement for fax machine maintenance
Office Systems, Inc. and supplies for the City of Fort Worth with
Southwest Office Systems, Inc., on low overall bid
per unit prices, net 30 days, freight on-board
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin May 6, 1998, and end May 5, 1999, for the
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option to renew for three additional one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8581 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8581 from the City Manager
for Light & recommending that the City Council authorize a
Heavy Duty purchase agreement for light and heavy duty brakes
Brake Parts parts for the City Services Department with
multiple vendors on low bid, with agreement to
begin April 24, 1998, and end April 23, 1999, with
options to renew for two additional one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8582 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8582 from the City Manager
One 11.0 recommending that the City Council authorize the
GVWR purchase of one 11.0 GVWR step van from Classic
Step Van Chevrolet, Inc. for the City Services Department
based on low bid for an amount not to exceed
$29,959.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge and
payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8583 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8583 from the City Manager
Educational recommending that the City Council authorize the
Opportunities purchase of computer/telecommunication
technology related training/educational
opportunities, on an as needed basis, from the
vendors and any other vendors as approved by the
Information Systems and Services Director, for an
Otis
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amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with agreement
to begin April 14, 1998, and expire on April 13,
1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-8584 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8584 from the City Manager
One Truck recommending that the City Council authorize the
Mounted purchase of one truck mounted mechanical street
Street sweeper from Bane Machinery, Inc. for the City
Sweeper Services Department based on low bid for an
amount not to exceed$111,450.00,fo.b.Fort Worth,
freight no charge and payment terms net 30 days. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8585 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8585 from the City Manager
Agreement with recommending that the City Council authorize an
Kimbrough Fire annual purchase agreement with Kimbrough Fire
Extinguisher Co. Extinguisher Co., Inc. for fire extinguisher
purchases and service based on lowest responsible
bid received, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
destination, and freight at no charge, with
agreement to begin on April 15, 1998, and expire on
April 14, 1999, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8586 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8586 from the City Manager
from Tower recommending that the City Council authorize the
Engineering, Inc. purchase of an upgrade to two CT cooling towers
from Tower Engineering, Inc. for the
Transportation and Public Works Department
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based on the lowest responsible bid received of
$17,476.00 with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
shipping point, freight allowed, with work to begin
four to five weeks after receipt of order and
completed in 14 days; acceptance of the alternate
bid to provide two new PVC cellular mist
eliminators for these cooling towers at$375.00 each,
$750.00 total; and cost for this project not to exceed
$18,226.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8587 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8587 from the City Manager
Six 72" Out recommending that the City Council authorize the
Front Mowers purchase of six 72" out front Toro mowers from
Professional Turf Products for the City Services
Department based on low bid meeting all
specifications for an amount not to exceed
$65,400.00, fo.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge and
payment terms net 30 days.
Garvin Cox Mr. Garvin Cox, 6359 Newport Court, appeared
before the City Council and requested favorable
consideration for the purchase of six 72" Out Front
Mowers from Professional Turf Products.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-8587 be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Picht, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Mayor Barr
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCray
L-12229 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12229 from the City
One Temporary Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction approve the acquisition of a temporary construction
Easement easement located on the northside just west of IH 35
and NE 28th Street interchange, more fully
described as Lots 3 & 6, Block 111, United Service
Center Addition and Lot 1R, Block 8, Karren
Addition, from Barney Holland Oil Company for a
total cost of$10.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12230 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12230 from the City
One Permanent Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement approve the acquisition of a permanent utility
easement, located between Summit Avenue and
Hemphill Street on the near southside, which will
effect Lot 1, Block 1, Jennings North Addition,
acquired from West Vickery Land Company, Inc.,
for a total cost of$1.00 It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12231 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12231 from the City
One Pipeline Manager recommending that the City Council
Crossing authorize the City Manager to approve and execute
Agreement a pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific
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Railroad for a total cost of$5,010.00. On motion of
Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Picht the recommendation was adopted.
L-12232 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-12232 from the City
of Two Manager recommending that the City Council
Temporary approve the acquisition of two temporary
Construction construction easements (TCE), more fully described
Easements as Block 1, Lots 12 and 13, Meadowbrook Estates
Addition; find that a total of $175.34 is just
compensation;'and authorize the City Manager to
accept and record the appropriate documents. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2036 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13416 Communication No. PZ-2036 from the City
Utility Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Easement Ordinance No. 13416 vacating a utility easement
Vacation dedicated for Ridgmar Addition, to the City of Fort
Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2037 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13417 Communication No. PZ-2037 from the City
Partial Easement Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Vacation Ordinance No. 13417 vacating a water utility
easement, Greenwood Cemetery in the J.W. Conner
Survey and the William J. Bailey Addition to the
City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-16724 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-16724 from the City
No. 4 - Larry H. Manager recommending that the City Council
Jackson authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Construction, Inc. Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 22986
with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $46,111.75 to provide additional
construction items and thereby increasing the
contract amount to $909,707.85. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16725 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13418 Communication No. C-16725 from the City
Fortuna Manager recommending that the City Council:
General
Services, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of$20,089.51 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$15,773.50 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
amount of$4,316.01, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13418
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$15,773.50 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$4,316.01 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with Fortuna
General Services, Inc., for water and sanitary
sewer improvements in Collard Street
(Avenue J to Avenue N), and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Fortuna General
Services, Inc., in the amount of $244,629.51
for the construction of water and sanitary
sewer improvements in Collard Street, from
Avenue J to Avenue N.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16726 There was presented Mayor and Council
Intrepid Communication No. C-16726 from the City
Contractors, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Intrepid Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$365,387.00 for the construction of the Mercado
Fort Worth, 1400 N. Main Alleyway Improvements.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted.
C-16727 There was presented Mayor and Council
Golf Pro Communication No. C-16727 from the City
Shops & Manager recommending that the City Council
Snack Shops authorize the City Manager to:
Denied
1. Execute an agreement with Greg Scott and
Ira Meachem to manage pro shop and snack
shop operations at Z-Boaz and Sycamore
Creek golf courses, respectively, and
2. Execute an agreement with Clint Baack at
Rockwood,Turner Golf at Meadowbrook and
K&S Golf at Pecan Valley to manage pro
shop operations, and
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3. Execute an agreement with PRP Food
Services, Inc. for the operation of the Pecan
Valley, Meadowbrook and Rockwood golf
courses snack shop operations.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that
amendment needed to be made on Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-16727, stating that
the first paragraph on Page 3 under Discussion
section should read "Contracts will become effective
on June 1, 1998, at Z-Boaz, Rockwood, and
Sycamore Creek and October 1, 1998 or sooner at
Pecan Valley and Meadowbrook". Motion was made
by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Hirt to approve the recommendation as
amended.
Dennis O'Loughlin Mr. Dennis O'Loughlin, 6417 Wilton Drive,
appeared before the City Council and spoke in
support of the Golf Pros selected.
Vicki Bargas, Ms. Vicki Bargas,301 E. Drew; Mr. Don Doyle,3724
Don Doyle and Wilkie Way; and Wayne Cordell, 1407 Mallard
Wayne Cordell Court, appeared before the City Council and
expressed opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16727.
A lengthy discussion took place following the speaker
presentations and various Council members
expressed concern relative to the RFP and the
selection process.
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Council Member Picht made a substitute motion to
deny the M&C. Council Member McCloud
seconded the motion. After further discussion by
Council Members the substitute motion carried as
follows:
AYES: Council Members Lane, Haskin,
Picht, Wentworth and McCloud
NOES: Mayor Barr, Council Members
Silcox and Hirt
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tem McCray
Council Member Wentworth made a motion to
negotiate with the current golf Pros and Council
Member Picht seconded the motion.
City Attorney Wade Adkins and Gary Steinberger
advised the Council that they had just denied the
M&C which rejected all bids, and if they wanted to
deny the section on the Pro Shops and accept the
food and beverage portion, they would need to
reconsider the M&C.
Council Member Picht made a motion to reconsider
M&C C-16727. Council Member McCloud
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr, Council Members
Lane, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt.
NOES: Council Member Silcox
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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCray
Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Picht, to deny the
M&C and direct staff to come back with two M&Cs
to address the Pro Shops and the food sections
separately. The motion carried unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Guajarado advised the
Council that at Z Boaz and Sycamore the bid for the
Pro Shops included food and beverage. City
Manager Terrell advised that the staff would bring
this back to the Council at the first meeting in May.
C-16728 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-16728 from the City
to Contract with Manager recommending that the City Council
NDC Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
Affordable amendment with NDC Fort Worth Affordable
Housing I, LTD. Housing I, Ltd., extending its $500,000.00
rehabilitation loan term from fifteen years to
twenty-five years. On motion of Council Member
McCloud,seconded by Council Member Haskin,the
recommendation was adopted.
Z-97-139 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
March 12, 1998, continued the hearing of Basic
Capital Management, Inc., by Carter & Burgess,
Inc., for a change in zoning of property located in
the 3700 Block of Keller-Hicks Road, from "AG"
Agricultural to "A" One-Family, `;R-1" Residential,
"C" Multi-Family, "E" Commercial,
"CF"Community Facility & "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-139. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that there was another case, Zoning Docket
No. Z-98-039, involving Basic Capital Management,
Inc., that should also be continued for one week
along with Z-97-139.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the application of
Basic Capital Management, Inc., for a change in
zoning of property located in the 3700 Block of
Keller-Hicks Road,Zoning Docket No. Z-97-139 and
the application of Basic Capital Management, Inc.,
for a change in zoning of property located in the
4200 Block of Caylor Road West, Zoning Docket
Nos. Z-97-139 and Z-98-039, be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously. be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-166 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
March 12, 1998, continued the hearing of Binary
Investments, Inc., by Huffines and Partners, Inc.,
for a change in zoning of property located at 3200
NW Loop 820 from "AR" "R-1" Residential and
"CR", "C" Multi-Family and "E", "F" & "G"
Commercial to "A","AR"Residential and "C","D"
Multi-Family. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Donald Huffines and Mr.Donald Huffines,8222 Douglas Avenue, and Mr.
H. Dennis Hopkins H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard,
appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of the Council for approval
of Zoning Docket No. Z-97-166. Mr. Huffines
advised Council that the application had been
modified by removing "D" Multi-Family and stated
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that "E" and "G" Commercial was been reinstated.
He further advised that the units were reduced by
679.
Pauline Cendroski Ms. Pauline Cendroski, 6006 North Ridge Road,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
appreciation to Council Member Wentworth and the
developer in helping the community to reduce the
density of single-family units.
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to Council
Member Wentworth for his work with the
community to come up with a good compromise, but
stated that he shared the same concerns of Council
Member Haskin regarding the high density that
existed within such a short distance.
Z-97-166 There being no one else present desiring to be heard.
Modified and Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
approved seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Binary Investments Inc., for a change
in zoning of property located at 3200 NW Loop 820,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-166, be approved, with
North Ridge Road to remain closed until completion
of Phase III or until further authorized by City staff
or the Council representative. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Picht, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCray
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It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No.
2384 was adopted on March 17, 1998, setting today
as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 3011, and that notice of the hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth on March 24, 1998. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Jackson S. Wilson Mr. Jackson S. Wilson, 601 Bailey, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that they had
added 270 additional trees and shrubs to this site.
Z-97-165 Approved Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
SP-97-029 by Council Member Picht, that the application of
Continued 80/820 Joint Venture for a change in zoning of
for one week property located at 6600 North Riverside Drive,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-165 be approved and that
the site plan, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-029 be
continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-020 Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the application of
Baker Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church,
for a change in zoning of property located at 1068
East Humbolt Street from "B" Two-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use as an
annex to the Baker Chapel African Methodist
Episcopal Church including religious classes,
meetings of church supported groups, governing
boards to church activities and auxiliary functions
of church sponsored activities, excluding child care
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and receptions open to the public. All parking to be
provided in existing church lots. Hours of operation
limited from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with waiver of
site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-
020,be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-024 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin,that the Text Amendment,
Amending Section 19 to provide requirements for
accessible parking spaces be adopted; as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13419
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING
ORDINANCE NO. 30119 AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 19 TO
PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE,
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER,; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Z-98-025 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Louise H. Frazier by Oscar Lazarky/Soundwork
Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at
6301 McCart Avenue, from "E" Commercial to
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"FR"Restricted Commercial,Zoning Docket No.Z-
98-025, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-027 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Hirt, that the application of
Daedalus Development Corporation by Ray Boothe,
for a change in zoning of property located at 1223
South Main Street from "J" Light Industrial to
"J/HC" Light Industrial/Historic and Cultural
Landmark, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-027, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-029 Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the
application of Charles Boggess by Robert D. Cupp,
for a change in zoning of property located at 6062
East Lancaster Avenue, from "FR" Restricted
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "FR"
Restricted Commercial plus an indoor shooting
gallery. Waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-029, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the recommended PD/SU
zoning was strictly for office, retail sales, and
warehouse distribution and stated that no alcohol
sales or night clubs would be allowed under this
zoning.
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Z-98-030 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
SP-98-008 Council Member Hirt, that the application of
Tarantula Investment Group, L.L.C., for a change
in zoning of property located at 3900 U.S. Highway
377 South from 11PD42" Planned Development and
"F" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for office, retail sales and
warehouse distribution center subject to hours of
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays, with site plan
for a warehouse required, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-
030 and SP-98-008, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-031 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Picht,that the application of North
Fort Worth Self Storage Company by H. Dennis
Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located
at 1621 Watauga Smithfield Road, from "E"
Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-031, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-032 Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Betty A. McCall, Trustee by Steven J.
Greig (James W. Schell), for a change in zoning of
property located at 9632 U.S. Highway 80 West
from "E" Commercial to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-032, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Z-98-033 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Perry Homes by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1000
Block of West BlufVBelknap from "G" Commercial
& "J" Light Industrial to "B" Two Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-033, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-034 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Cadence Capital Group, Inc., by Karl B. Stauss, for
a change in zoning of property located SE Corner of
Hicks Road and Wagley-Robertson Road, from
"AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family and "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-034, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 3880 Hulen, appeared before
Z-98-936 the City Council and advised Council that his client
Continued had requested a continuance for 60 days on Zoning
60 days Docket No. Z-98-036.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the application of Mr.
Ron Norman for a change in zoning of property
located in the 7300 Block of Granbury Road,Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-036, be continued for 60 days. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-037 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Picht, that the application of
Uncommon Care, Inc. by George R. Bouchard, for
a change in zoning of property located in the 2900
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Block of River Park Circle, from "G" Commercial
to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No.
Z-98-037, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-038 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud, that the application of
the City of Fort Worth Development Department,
for a change in zoning of property located at the SW
Corner of Highway 114 and North Freeway, from
"AG"Agricultural to "K"Heavy Industrial,Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-038, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-041 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
SP-98-010 Council Member Wentworth,that the application of
Extended Stay America by Cityview Partners, L.P.,
for a change in zoning of property located at 5800
Overton Ridge Blvd., from "G" Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
hotel, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-041, and site plan
Zoning Docket No. SP-98-010 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Bonnie Belton Ms. Bonnie Belton, 7821 Sheridan Road, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concern
relative the many entrances and exits that already
exist on Sycamore School Road and stated that she
was opposed to an entrance being placed directly
across from her driveway.
Council Member Picht informed Ms. Belton that the
City would be conducting a traffic study within the
near future which would determine whether or not
a traffic light could be placed at the intersection of
Sycamore School Road and Sheridan.
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Z-98-042 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
SP-98-011 Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Donald M. White by Winkleman & Associates, Inc.,
for a change in zoning of property located in the
100 Block of Sycamore School Road, from "F" &
"G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G"
Commercial plus outside storage and display, with
site plan required for builder supply with outside
storage and display, Zoning Docket Nos. Z-98-042
and SP-98-011, be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McCloud, that the zoning hearing be closed
and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 13420
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 30119 AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE OR OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF 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
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DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO
CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-158 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
SP-97-028 Council Member Hirt, that the application of Allen
Schuster by Claude Greene and Rivertree Storage,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-158, and SP-97-028 be
denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-018 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Hirt, that the application of Pen-
Roy Oil-Jack Pendergraft by Dick Roberts,Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-018, be denied,with prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-026 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the application of
Arbuckle Mountain Ranch Inc. by Eugene Embry,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-026, be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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CITY SECRETARY MAYOR