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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-22 - Special City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1985 - 2:00 P.M. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, was called to order by the Mayor with the following members present: Mayor: David Clayton Councilmembers: Bob Self G. A. Swindle Larry Hammett James L. McSwain William G. Brede Ray Reynolds Allen Horne Larry Tatum and with the following members absent: None City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Public Works Danny Johnson, Planning & Inspections Coordinator Betty Chew, Members of the press, and others were also present. ITEM I: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL THE FINAL PLAT OF Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the Final Plat of Ridgeview Estates Subdivision Phase II. Mr. Johnson explained the hook -up to the existing utilities and the installation of storm sewers and advised the Council he felt this is a good plan and he recommended approval. Councilman Self moved approval of the the Final Plat of Ridgeview Estates Subdivision Phase II as presented and recommended by Mr. Johnson. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Self, Hammett, Brede, Horne, Swindle, McSwain, and Tatum. NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Ray Reynolds. II: CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 31 BLOCK 1, NORTH HILLCRE SUBDIVISION, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS. Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1, North Hillcrest Subdivision. He said David Montgomery had requested the replat of these lots as he was having trouble selling them. Mr. Montgomery has requested Lots 1 and 2 be made smaller and Lot 3 be made larger. Mr. Johnson advised there had been no verbal or written protests and the replat has been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Swindle move approval of the replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1, North Hillcrest Subdivision, City of Stephenville, Texas, as requested by David Montgomery. Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None 222 ITEM III: CONSIDER SETTING FOR PUBLIC HEARING THE FOLLOWING: A. Changes to parking requirements for Day Care Center in the City Zoning Ordinance. City Administrator Kurt Ackermann reported the Planning & Zoning Commission does not have a recommendation on this as it is still in committee. Mayor Clayton tabled this item until a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission is made. B. Including "Commercial Parking Lots" in the R -3 "Multiple- Family Residential District" Mayor Clayton set Tuesday, December 10, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 354 N. Belknap St., as the date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider including commercial parking lots in the R -3 "Multiple- Family Residential District" section of the City Zoning Ordinance. CONSIDER LOT 1 N Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council stating this is the same lot as considered at a previous meeting by the Council. The newspaper has deter- mined they need a larger lot than previously replatted so they have come back with another replat. There will be one (1) entrance on Lot lA and a lay -down curb on Oakwood Dr. Councilman Ray Reynolds, Committee Chairman, reported the committee determined an access road would be too costly and might cause additional traffic problems at Ashwood Drive. Councilman Reynolds said they did tell the developer that if the Council did allow this additional entrance the problem in Block 10 would have to be cured. They are set on having some control of the amount of traffic coming on and off F.M. 988. They are not going to create another South Loop. They are not going to approve another driveway until the problem on Lot 10 is cured. The developers were also advised they would provide a 25' service alley. After more discussion, Councilman Swindle moved approval of the replat of Lot 1, Block 12, Tanglewood Northwest Subdivision, with the addition of a 25 foot service alley between Lots lA and 1B. Councilman Self seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM V: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE CITY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BY THE STEPHENVILLE EMPIRE TRIBUNE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO STREET AND UTILITY INSTALLATION IN THE TANGLEWOOD NORTHWEST SUBDIVISION. Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council stating that, due to funding, the Empire Tribune needs to have their building complete in six months. They do not feel this can be done if they have to wait for the installation of utilities and streets to begin construction. The Council discussed with James Young and Bob Brinsfield the need to escrow money for construction of streets and installation of utilities if they begin construction of the building prior to the installation of utilities and streets. After discussion, Councilman Reynolds moved approval of a variance to the Stephenville Empire Tribune to begin 223 construction of the building prior to paving of the street and installation of utilities, providing they escrow funds sufficient to cover the cost of installing utilities. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM VI: HEAR REPORT FROM THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING: A. A request to close an 8' alley in Block 37, Frey First Addition. Councilman Bob Self reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to close the alley City Attorney Chandler advised the other property owners have the right to purchase one -half of said alley or waive their right to purchase property, providing the price set by the Council is not over $1,000.00, other- wise it would have to be put out for bids. Also the Council would have to pass an ordinance closing said alley and the property titles on each side should be checked. Mayor Clayton said that, due to lack of information, he would table this item for further study. B. A request from Andre Company of Rhode Island regarding a 12' strip of property located at the Jaycee Park. Councilman Reynolds reported that Andre Co. has offered to exchange the 13' strip of property for some property on the east side. In order to do this, there is a strip of property dedicated as a street which has never been opened or used as a street which they would nego- tiate to purchase. Councilman Reynolds reported that the P & Z Commission had recommended the exchange of properties and nego- tiate for the purchase of the property dedicated as a street. They did not know it was a dedicated street. After more discussion, Councilman Self moved to begin whatever procedures are necessary, based on our legal counsel, to get this so we will be able to convey a clear title to a part of or all of that dedicated street. Councilman Horne seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM VII: EXECUTIVE A PROVIDED IN THE OPEN MEETI 7 -17_ DAnAr_DADU 0 onD mur Mayor Clayton closed the open session of this meeting and called the Council into executive for the above stated pur- pose. Mayor Clayton reconvened the Council in open session. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session. 224 There being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Clayton adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m. ATTEST: 1 y Secretary 225 David Clayto , Mayor