07/16/2001-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
JULY 169 2001.
PRE,%NT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Andy Garza,
Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig Waggoner
ABSENT: Councilman Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PREN13ENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Streets/Parks Supervisor
John Henderson, Library Director Vickie Elieson, City Mechanic Tommy
Belcher, Deborah Juneau, Nelson Juneau, Roger Hebard, Ralph Cain, J.O.J.L.
Wheeler, Sharon Smith, Katherine Wordell, Fred Gossett, Steve Taylor, Ray
Escobedo, Nicole Trower, Dwayne Trower, Jaime Pineda, Khosrow Sadeghian,
Mindy and Jeff' Echols, Jerald Yensan, Glynis Smith, Grace Garza
1• Mayor Called Meeting to Order and led the Invocation, Councilman Evans led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: July 2, 2001
b) Disbursements
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Steve Taylor, TXU Electric and Gas, indicated back in March the City of Sanger
passed an ordinance to accept a favored nations letter on a rate distribution case which
entailed forty cities. The letter stated the City would accept the rates as submitted and
if a better deal came along through negotiations that would be passed on to the City
also. A settlement has been reached, and the result will be an approximate 5%
decrease in rates to the City of Sanger. This will be effective July 24, 2001.
4• Appointments to the Library Board.
The recommended appointments were made as follows: .
Gordon Lurry
Beverly Howard
Mary Jo Stover
Ed Morey
Councilman Garza moved to accept those recommendations, and make the
appointments. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Possible Action to Consider Sanger Chamber of Commerce Request for
the Closing of CeIl•tain City Streets for the Sanger Sellabration.
B.J. Ruff indicated they were asking for an additional area in front of the Middle
School for the antique car show, they are still waiting on permission from the school.
Councilman Evans moved to allow them to close the streets they want closed,
Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously
6. Conduct Public Heariiag Regarding a Zoning Request Change From 2-F (Duplex) to
MF-1 (Multi -Family) �on Property Legally Described as Abstract 1241 in the Henry
Tierwester Sugvey, Tract 217, Being 5.00 Acres. Property is located at 903 Keaton
Rd.
Public Hearing opened.
Khosrow Sadeghian, IP.((:o. Box 2451, Coppell, TX, indicated he owned property on
both sides of this property. He felt that the duplex zoning is the correct zoning for this
property. He expressed concerns regarding the road and traffic. He asked
respectfully that the �'ouncil deny the request.
Katherine V6Torc�ell, 1524 Melinda Myrl, spoke in opposition to the request. She
indicated she was opposed because of the possible devaluation of the adjacent
property, the radon of motor vehicle to pedestrian traffic, and the safety of the school
children that walk to ;�ndl from school in that aaea.
Amy Sadeghian., 629 Vernon Tree Ln., spoke in opposition to the request. She
indicated she was opg:�osed because of the road congestion increasing, and that the
adjacent road is a pri��ate road that belongs to her and she does not want them using
her road. She also asked that if the zoning is granted that they be required to put up
a brick wall between the property and the mobile home park.
Dwayne Trower, 182Z, Melinda Myrl, asked anyone in the audience to stand if they
were opposed to the request. (The majority of the audience stood). He indicated he
and his wife went to al:l of the homes in the Bourland Addation, and they had 29 letters
from the property owners against the zoning change. He indicated when he moved
to Sanger he had asl4ed about the zoning of this property prior to purchasing his
home. � He was told it: was duplex, and was satisfied with that. He would like the
zoning to be Single Fa�r�ily or to remain as duplex. He indicated he was concerned for
reasons of safety, and privacy.
Sharon Smith, 820 Steve Ct., indicated she was opposed to the request. She indicated
once before when there was a zoning change in the area that she received a letter;
however, she did not receive a letter this time.
Staff explained the letters are sent to the property owners within 200 feet of the
property in question.
Fred Gossett, 3625 Serendipity Hills Trail in Corinth, indicated he was made aware
of this property some time ago, and looking at it he felt that four plexes was the best
use for the property. He indicated it would be a nice four-plex community, and would
be a nice transition from the single family zoning to the Mobile home zoning. He did
not see the heavy impact oii the roads that the others see. This would represent about
2.5 to 3 million dollar°s in tax revenues for the city. He did not feel property values
would decrease and felt that Sanger was in great need of rental property. As far as
the brick wall it would not be cost efficient to put in; however, he would put up a nice
steel and wood fence. He hoped .the Council would view this as an asset to the
community.
Discussion regarding the plan for the four-plexes and parking.
Jerry Yensan, Estates of Forest Ridge in Denton, indicated he can relate to property
value concerns; However, he had done several projects for Mr. Gossett and would not
be opposed in a��y way to His building four plexes behind his home. He will maintain
ownership of the property and it will be taken care of. He would stand by Mr.
Gossett's work.
Public hearing closed.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change From 2-F (Duplex)
to MF-1(Multi-Family) on Property Legally Described as Abstract 1241 in the Henry
Tierwester Survey, Tg�act 217, Being 5.00 Acres. Property is located at 903 Keaton
Rd.
Mayor asked for Planning and Zoning's recommendation.
Staff indicated they h:id recommended approval.
Discussion regarding the parking requirements.
City Manager indicated this change in zoning would not devalue the property in that
area, and in fact would increase the value if anything.
Discussed Property owner letters.
Councilman Ervin indicated he did not have a problem with the zoning change. He
felt it would be an asset to the community, and it would eliminate the grass and rat
problem.
Councilman Waggoner indicated he agreed; however, he wanted to listen to the
citizens and appreciated that they came to the meeting.
Councilman Ga[•za in�lic;�ted his loyalty was with the people, he would have to vote
against. it.
Councilman Evans indicated he would have to vote against it also.
Councilman Ervin moved to deny the request. Councilman Evans seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
8• Consider and Possible action Regarding a Final Plat for Serendipity Place, Being
8.891 Acres in the Ile Tier wester Survey, Abstract 1241. Property is Located off of
Keaton Rd.
Fred Gossett indicated if the plat is approved all continents on the construction plans
will be addressed by Wednesday or Thursday, and that everything else had been
addressed.
City Manager indicated the Planning and Zoning had recommended approval.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the Plat. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
9• Consider and Possible Action Regarding Final Plat for Sanger Trails , Being Legally
Described as Abstract 29, Rueben Bebee Survey, Tract 72. Property is located off of
Marion Rd.
Councilman Evans nnoved to approve the Final Plat for Sanger Trails. Councilman
Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action on Second Amendment to Participating Contract
Between the City of S;inger and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
Discussion regarding if this water was necessary.
Staff indicated it was not.
Councilman Garza expressed concerns regarding being able to get the water later if
needed.
City Manager indicated it would not be a problem.
Councilman Garza moved to approve the amendment to the contract. Councilman
Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Any Other Such Matters,
A) Discussion regarding the birds around the City.
B) Mayor asked about tree limbs.
John Henderson indicated they were caught up on the limbs from the storm damage,
and were working on F,� ork orders as they come in.
C) Councilman Garza indicated there was a hole dug on the corner of Denton and
Wood that was not patched.
D) Mayor indicated there were two holes on Ninth Street that needed to be patched.
E) Councilman Evans asked about the progress on the park at Indian Springs,
John Henderson indicated they are mowing it, but have not done anything else.
F) Schedule workshop for Capital Improvement Plan for Monday, July 23, 2001.
G) Discussed AmyA�s drainage issue and the drainage at Duck Creek.
12. Meeting Adjourned.
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