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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/27/1980 City Council 000717 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 1980 A REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of The City of The Colony was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Greg Norwood Councilman and with Councilman Linda A. Adams not in attendance, as she was attending a Methodist Hospital Board meeting as official representative of the city; however, a quorum was established. 1. BRIEFING SESSION The Council did meet in briefing session from 7:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items. No action was taken at this time. 2. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE COLONY PARK BAPTIST CHURCH PERMANENT BUILDING PLANS Rev. Bill Tinsley and Rev. David Bird did present to the Council the site plans as prepared for future growth of the Colony Park Baptist Church. The first phase, Rev. Bird explained, woUld accommodate approximately 200 people and would eventually be used only for Sunday School. The second phase, which would be the permanent sanctuary, would accommodate 300 people. The projected construction date is January of 1982. This date is dependent upon outside finan- cial support and the existing interest rates, but Rev. Bird did assure the Council that he and his congregation were anxious to begin construction as soon as possible. Coun- cilman Adeler asked what type of construction would be implemented by the church. He was advised that this is a prefabricated structure at a cost to the church of approxi- mately $180,000. After discussion, Councilman Longo was concerned that the agenda item was not worded adequately to allow the Council to approve an extension of the use of the portable building. Mr. Bradburry, Director of Community Development, did advise the Council that the portable buil- dings were now meeting city codes, and he saw no problem with their continued use. It was agreed that this would be put back on the agenda for further action. 3. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 1.838 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT PAIGE ROAD AND KISOR DRIVE TO OFFICE DISTRICT ONE CLASSIFICATION Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A 1.838 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT THE CORNER OF PAIGE ROAD AND KISOR DRIVE TO OFFICE DISTRICT ONE CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. -1- 00071.8 Councilman Shipman moved to approve this ordinance upon second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longo. Mr. Hart stated that he had discussed with the city attorney the problem of placing private racquetteball Courts within an Office One Zoning Classification. He told the Council the attorney did advise that this area be zoned as a Planned Development District. Mr. Hart requested that the Council waive conditional application fee for Dr. Seidler but that the zoning change procedure be implemented a second time to change the classification of this 1.838 acre land tract to a Planned Development District. Mayor Turner then called for a vote on the motion from the floor. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None At this time Councilman Shipman made a second motion that the Council waive all permit fees for Dr. Seidler for a second zoning application. Seconded by Councilman Norwood, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DES- CRIBED AS A TWO ACRE LAND TRACT LOCATED ON CAMEY ROAD TO A GENERAL RETAIL CLASSIFICATION Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 2.00 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE BBB & CRR COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 172, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO J. Y. EBERHART AND VERA M. EBERHART BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1978, RECORDED IN VOLUME 876, PAGE 25, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM,OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Norwood moved that this ordinance be approved upon second reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present.voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ORDINANCE NO. 38 REGARDING FENCE PERMIT FEES Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 38; PROVIDING A MINIMUM COST OF PERMIT FEE FOR A FENCE OF TWELVE DOLLARS ($12.00) FOR EACH PERMIT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved that this ordinance be approved upon second reading. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Adeler, Shipman and Norwood Noes: Councilman Longo -2- 000719 6. RECEIVED REPORT REGARDING NERVE PROGRAM MEETING Councilman Adeler advised the City Council and members of the audience that he did attend the meeting at Lewis- ville High School, and representatives from Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village were also present. The Carrollton Youth Program was explained in detail, however, the realistic cost figure for such a program seemed to be from $50,000 to $80,000, and it was Councilman Adeler's opinion that The Colony should not be involved at this time in such an expensive program but should initiate an internal city youth program working in conjunction with the Ministerial Alliance and other city organizations. Police Chief Ristegno further explained that the Carrollton program was geared for first and second-time offenders and that The Colony crime problem was not with initial youth offenders but chronic offenders. He further stated that geography would in actuality create a problem for The Colony in participating in this'type of combined program and that the expense was prohibitive. He did advise the Council that he did have a meeting scheduled with Ron Salfen, and he did expect to meet at a later date with the Ministerial Alliance. After a lengthy discussion Councilman Longo did state he felt that the city staff or Council should meet with other members of the community to devise The Colony's own youth program. Chief Ristagno stated that he would meet with the Ministerial Alliance and report back to the City Council regarding the progress. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 10 AS A REGULAR MEETING DATE Janice Carroll, City Secretary, advised the Council that this was a necessity in order that the second reading of the Tax Levy Ordinance be approved as soon as possible. Councilman Longo moved that November 10 be established as a regular City Council meeting date. Seconded by Council- man Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON AD VALOREM TAX RATE INCREASE AS PROPOSED BY THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET 1980/81 Councilman Shipman moved that the Public Hearing be opened. Seconded by Councilman Norwood, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner then stated that the tax rate was proposed to be increased from the existing 19 cents to 37 cents. This represented an average total cost per home of $11.70, Mr. Hart advised. There being no comments from the mem- bers of the audience for or against this tax increase, Councilman Norwood moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF PERMIT FEE POLICY AS AUTHORIZED BY THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Mr. Hart presented to the Council' for their review the -3- O00?20 " following survey of cities regarding the charging of school districts on permits. Anna No Charge Allen No Charge Arlington Permit Fees Frisco Permit Fees Flower Mound No Charge Grapevine Permit Fees Hurst Permit Fees Lewisville No Charge There followed a lengthy discussion regarding this permit fee. Councilman Longo felt very strongly that the city should consider the advisability of charging when the city was dependent on the use of the schools for various activities. Councilman Norwood stated that he had no problem with charging the Lewisville Independent School District a permit fee. It was noted by Councilman Adeler that the surveys need to point out that large cities without revenue problems did not charge school districts, however small cities with a lack of substantial revenue did charge. It was concurred by the Council that The Colony did need an additional revenue source. Mr. Hart did agree that the school district probably should have been notified earlier of this plan to charge a permit fee, however, he did note that all contractors had been notified of this. After further discussion, Councilman Adeler moved that the city no longer waive permit fees to any government entities building within the city limits of The Colony. Seconded by Councilman Norwood, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Norwood moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ~hard Turne~ Mayor / -