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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Special - 8/6/1964 (3)'�2! AUG 6 W w a— August 6, 1964 Lubbock, Texas SPECIAL CALLED MEETING: The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 11:30 o'clock a.m. in a special called meeting, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor Max Tidmore and Councilmen W. E. Alderson, Jack Kastman, Rolan Simpson, and W. E. Medlock, City Attorney Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Manager William J. Pitstick, Jr., City Secretary -Treasurer Lavenia Lowe. Absent: None. 64-23-329-898 Motion by Councilman Alderson, seconded by Councilmen Medlock, motion carried, Mayor Tidmore and Councilmen Alderson, Kastman, Simpson, and Medlock voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize the Mayor to sign and deliver the following letter to each member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. CITY OF LUBBOCK August 6,1964 Honorable Members Zoning Board.of Adjustment City of Lubbock Lubbock, Texas Gentlemen: The joint meeting held on August 4, 1964, with a majority of the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council present, was called for the purpose of examining the existing ordinance which defines sign regulations in the C-2A Zoning District. The Council sincerely appreciates the attendance and interest expressed relating to this problem by members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission. It is felt that the joint meeting was a profitable one and it appeared that the consensus of those present expressed a desire to retain the C-2A sign regulations as originally enacted, with possibly a few minor modifications. It was understood that this joint meeting clarified both the intent of the C-2A sign regulations and the jurisdictional functions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Board's letter of November 23, 1963, addressed to the City Council, requested action by the Council on specific recommendations relative to the Board's jurisdiction. (A copy of the Board's letter is attached). In compliance with this request and after due consideration of the possible alternatives, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution on June 30, 1964 (a copy of which is attached). On two separate occasions, the City Attorney advised the Board by written communication that Zoning Board of Adjustment Case V-263-A. relative to sign permits on Tract E, Mackenzie Terrace Addition, was not within the jurisdiction of the Board. It is the opinion of the City Council that the Board's action on August 5, 1964, relative to Case V-263-A substantially had the effect of changing the sign use regulations on this tract from Zoning District C-2A to C-3. Furthermore, it is the unanimous opinion of the City Council that the Board's decision on this case constituted legislative action. Therefore, the City Council in a special called session on August 6, 1964, in order to uphold the integrity of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lubbock, took the following action: "Motion by Councilman Simpson, Seconded by Councilman Kastman that the City Manager be instructed not to issue any sign permits in connection with the proposed development of Tract E, Mackenzie Terrace Addition, which are not in conformity with Zoning District C-2A sign regulations." This motion carried by a unanimous vote of the City Council. The City Council sincerely appreciates the time and tireless efforts of the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in reviewing many difficult cases in behalf of the citizens; and, hopes that this action will clarify and strengthen the relationships between the Board and the City Council. We therefore respectfully request that the Board reconsider their action relative to Case V-263-A. Sincerely, /s/ Max Tidmore Mayor i64-23-329-899 Motion by Councilman Kastman, seconded by Councilman Medlock, motion carried, Mayor Tidmore and Councilmen Alderson, Kastman, Simpson, and Medlock voting Yea, none voting Nay, that the following Resolution be passed. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, heretofore on the 30th day of June, 1964, the City Council by Resolution instructed and authorized the Director of Planning and Zoning and/or the City Attorney to review all Application for Appeal pending at that time before the Board of Adjustment and all Applications madethereafter which involves exceptions and variances for the purpose of determining whether such Appeals are proper subject of a hearing before the Board of Adjustment; and, WHEREAS, it was the purpose and intent of the City Council to save time and expense of applicants for variance before the Board of Adjustment and to comply with the request made by the Board of Adjustment for such procedure; and, WHEREAS, it has now been called to the attention of the City Council thatthe Board of Adjustment would like a copy of the opinion of the administrative officer reviewing such Applications for Variances; and, WHEREAS, it is the wish and desire of the Council to cooperate with the Board of Adjustment, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: 130 AUG 6 S4 64-23-330-900 THAT the Director of Planning and Zoning and/or the City Attorney after review of an appeal to Board of Adjustment for a variance be and are hereby authorized and directed to furnish the Chairman and members of the Board of Adjustment with copies of any opinions to be used by the Board of Adjustment for the purpose of determining whether or not the Application for a variance comes within the jurisdiction of said Board of Adjustment. Passed by the City Council this 6th day of August, 1964. ATTEST: A�Aov; Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer APPROVED: Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney MAX TIDDIbRE, Mayor The City Council considered the six applications relative to a franchise for a television cable system. It was decided that: 1. Selected cities with existing successful cable TV systems will be visited by members of the City Council and staff to review franchises and analyze operating problems. 2. Informal hearings will be held with applicants to evaluate respective qualifications. NO FURTHER BUSINESS COMING UP FOR CONSIDERATION, THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED FROM,SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, AUGUST 6, 1964. MAX T 0 yor ATTEST ;'�Xzx; vl� Lav is Lowe, CitJ Secretary -Treasurer READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 27th DAY OF August 1964. MAX TIDMO , yor ATTEST: Lavenia Lowe, City ecretary- reasurer r—