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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 08, 2003 - 5:30 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION
TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular September 08, 2003 City
Council Meeting (5 Minutes)
2. IR 2003-096 Update on Regional Rail Corridor Study (20 minutes)
3. I R 2003-097 Development of Traffic Calming Policy (30 Minutes)
4. I R 2003-095 Discuss Date for Joint Meeting with Richland Hills for South
Grapevine Highway (5 Minutes)
5. *Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed
Executive Session to discuss the following:
Deliberation Regarding Land Acquisition as authorized by
Government Code §551.072-
a) Two (2) locations in area of Rufe Snow south
of Loop 820
b) Area of Rufe Snow north of Mid-Cities Boulevard
6. Adjournment
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 08, 2003 - 7:00 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast
Loop 820, at 7:00 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or
action.
1. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for
separate discussion.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items
listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open
Meetings Act.
3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation -
Green Valley Elementary - Anita Silva,
Principal
3. Pledge -
Green Valley Elementary - Anita Silva,
Principal
4. Special Presentations
IR 2003-094 Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award - Presented by Anita Thetford
5. Citizens Presentation
6. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
7. Consent a. Minutes of the August 25, 2003 Council
Agenda Meeting
PS 2003-41 b. Consideration of a request from H&H
Capital L TD Partnership to Approve a
Final Plat of Lot E-R, Block 14 Richland
Terrace Addition (Located in the 7700
block of Maplewood Avenue) - .637 acres
GN 2003-108 c. Amend the Solid Waste Contract to
Change the Billing Date for Commercial
Garbage Accounts - Resolution No.
2003-070
PU 2003-039 d. Contract Extension with Southwest
General Services, Inc. for the Billing and
Collection of EMS - Resolution No. 2003-
068
PU 2003-040 e. Award of Bid to Alexander's Landscape
and Irrigation in the Amount of $111 ,488
for the 2003 & 2004 Tree Planting
Project, Amend the FY 2003-04 CIP
Budget and Approve Resolution No.
2003-069
PW 2003-013 f. Award of Bid to Craig Olden, Inc, in the
amount $603,702.00 for the Walker
Branch Channel Drainage Improvements
including Calloway Branch Channel
Improvements, Phase III (Dredging)
8. PS 2003-35 Consideration of a request from Winkleman &
Associates to Approve the Final Plat of UICI
Drive Addition (Located in the 6300 block of
Simmons Drive) - .80 acres
9. PZ 2003-17 Public Hearing to Consider a Request from
Rivercrown Investments for a Zoning Change
from "R-2" Residential to "PD" Planned
Development for "HC" Heavy Commercial
(Located in the 4800 block of Susan Lee Lane) -
. 7354 acres - Ordinance No. 2735
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
10. PZ 2002-27R1 Public Hearing to Consider a Request from
QuikTrip Corporation for a Revision to an
Approved Site Plan (Located in the 6300 block
of Davis Boulevard) - Ordinance No. 2736
11. GN 2003-109 Contract Authorizing Pass-Through State Grant
Agreement for Northeast Transportation
Services (NETS)
12. GN 2003-110 Appointment to the Northeast Transportation
Services Urban Transit District Board of
Directors
13. GN2003-111 Approval of New Committee Members to the
Youth Advisory Committee
14. GN 2003-112 Approval of Appointment to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee
15.PW 2003-014 Approve Installation of a Signal Light at the
Intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and
Smithfield Road & Declaring all Existing Traffic
Control Devices Official - Ordinance No. 2738
16. Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive
Session listed on Pre-Council Agenda
a) Land Acquisition - Two (2) locations
in area of Rufe Snow south of Loop
820
PU 2003-041 b) Land Acquisition in the Area of Rufe
Snow north of Mid-Cities Boulevard -
Resolution No. 2003-071
17. Information and Reports
18. Adjournment q . .:,/ 'Ô: -
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003-096
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Date: September 8, 2003
Subject: Update on Regional Rail Corridor Study
Currently the North Central Texas Council of Governments is conducting a Regional Rail
Corridor Study to identify future rail station sites within the Metroplex. The Cottonbelt
Corridor, owned by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, runs through our city and could have
eligible sites for future rail access.
Mayor Trevino has appointed Tim Welch and Scott Turnage as members of the
Cotton belt Study Team to represent our city on future decisions for a rail site. To be pro-
active in the City's efforts, a transit consultant has been hired to assist the City. Tom
Marking from S.R. Beard & Associates will be making a presentation to Council regarding
overall transit issues and possible rail station vicinities. The Smithfield Area has been
mentioned as a prime rail candidate site, but we need to keep all our options open for
future rail access. There are also several technical questions that need to be resolved
before we focus on a particular site.
Staff is also suggesting that major employers such as HomeTown, Tarrant County
College, North Hills Hospital, Bates Container and UICI be involved in this process.
Representatives from these companies will be invited to the next rail committee meeting.
The next Cottonbelt Committee Meeting is on September 16 in the City of Grapevine. In
preparation for this meeting, staff is asking for a consensus on City Council for continuing
to pursue future rail sites within North Richland Hills and giving direction to Tim Welch
and Scott Turnage on the Cottonbelt Committee.
Sincerely,
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John Pitstick
Development Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
IN_FORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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No. I R 2003-097
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September 8, 2003
Traffic Calming Policy Development
Public Works has prepared a draft Traffic Calming Policy for Council review. In order to present
Council a "complete" policy, certain assumptions had to be made by staff. It is not staffs
intention to imply that the assumptions made are necessarily the wishes of Council, but merely a
starting point to open up discussions/questions. The "draft" policy is attached for Council's
review. The key points of the policy are listed and discussed below.
· The attached policy is staffs attempt to provide a "total" or "complete" document for Council
to review and to provide comments. Several critical assumptions had to be made by staff in
order to provide a complete document. The assumptions will be identified in the various
points below.
· The policy provides several ways to limit speed and/or "cut through" traffic on residential
streets. The different traffic calming measures are grouped into four (4) levels or categories.
Level 1 represents those measures that require no physical change to the street. Level 2
represents those measures that require no permanent physical change to the street. Level 3
represents those measures that physically change the street, but does not "force" the
motorist to seek a different route. Examples of Level 3 measures would be speed humps or
raised intersections. Motorists may elect to seek an alternate route, but are not forced to do
so. Level 4 represents those measures where the motorist is forced to seek alternate routes.
Level 4 measures would consist of road closures. Level 4 measures are considered very
significant changes to a street or streets and a subdivision, and are likely to include large
costs to implement.
· City staff (Public Works and Public Safety) will select the appropriate traffic calming
measures as outlined in the policy. The residents will only get to choose if staff identifies
more than one possible solution to the problem the neighborhood faces. The possible
solutions will always start with Level 1 solutions. Only after a reasonable time (currently
defined as 3 months) of the Level 1 measure being in place will staff consider any Level 2
measures. If Level 2 measures are shown to be ineffective after 3 months, then staff can
proceed to Level 3 solutions.
· The selection process and cost participation from the City is different depending on the level
of the traffic calming measure City staff selects. For example, the policy currently has the
City being 100% responsible for the cost of any traffic calming measure selected in Levels 1
or 2. The cost participation changes to a SO/50 split (City/Neighborhood) on any Level 3
traffic calming measure. The neighborhood is 100% responsible for any Level 4 traffic
calming measure selected. The petition requirements are also different depending on the
level. These are assumptions made by staff that Council may want to review.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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. All of the different traffic calming measures will be presented to Council during the
Pre-Council Meeting, However, the table included in the policy that lists the different
traffic calming measures (Attachment 2) will not show all of the measures available
for staff's consideration. The Level 3 and Level 4 measures will be condensed to 2
lines. One line will be Level 3 - Minor Street Changes and the other line will be
Level 4 - Major Street Changes.
As mentioned above, staff has had to make several assumptions so that a complete,
comprehensive policy could be provided. In addition to the draft policy, staff is including
for Council review an educational flyer which will be sent to anyone who contacts the
City with concerns on traffic. Staff will need approval or direction from Council on the
proposed flyer and the following items.
1. Is the grouping of the traffic calming measures into different levels acceptable?
2. Is Council in favor of residential streets being the only streets that would qualify
for this policy?
3. Is the Neighborhood Action Request Form (requiring a minimum of four
signatures) something that Council would accept?
4. Is the cost participation identified in the draft policy acceptable? (City fund 100%
of Level 1 and 2; City fund 50% of Level 3 and residents fund 100% of Level 4)
5.
Are the petition requirements acceptable? (95% of all residents must sign with
80% of the signatures in favor for Level 3 and 95% in favor for Level 4)
6. What "traffic calming measures" would Council want included in the City's Traffic
Calming Policy? (The different traffic calming measures will be presented during
the Pre-Council Meeting.)
Respectfully submitted,
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Mike Curtis, P.E.
Public Works Director
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STREET/TRAFFIC DIVISION
TRAFFIC CALMING
POLICY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.0 - Statement of Purpose ..................................................................... 1
Section 2.0 - Qualifying Criteria ............................................................................ 1
Section 3.0 - Traffic Calming Process................................................................... 2
Section 4.0 - Traffic Calming Petition Requirements ............................................ 3
Section 5.0 - Traffic Calming Petition Review Process ......................................... 4
Section 6.0 - Impacts of Traffic Calming Devices ................................................. 5
Section 7.0 - Neighborhood Speed Watch Program ............................................ .7
Section 8.0 - Rumble Strips ..................................................................................8
Section 9.0 - Level 3 Traffic Calming Measures (Minor street changes)............... 8
a - Chokers........................................................................................... 8
b - Center Island Narrowing and Two Lane Angled Slow Points.......... .9
c - Raised Intersections ........................................................................9
d - Neighborhood Traffic Circle ........................................................... 10
e - Speed Bumps ................................................................................ 11
f - Speed Tables......... ...................... .......... .... .................................... 12
g - Chicanes.............................. ........... ............................................... 12
Section 10.0 - Level 4 Traffic Calming Measures (Major street changes)............. 13
a - Half Closures ................................................................................. 13
b - Diagonal Diverters ......................................................................... 13
c - Med ian Barriers.............................................................................. 13
d - Full Street Closures....................................................................... 13
Attachment 1 - Traffic Calming Action Request Form and Petition
Attachment 2 - Traffic Calming Measures
Attachment 3 - Traffic Calming Pictures and Diagrams
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Traffic Calming Policy
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Section 1.0 - Statement of Pur/Jose
City streets are for the use of all citizens. Occasionally streets are not used in the safe
manner that they were designed for. When this occurs, traffic calming may be a way to
reduce the unsafe driving of some motorists with minimal disruption to efficient traffic
flow. The purpose of traffic calming is to limit the speed and/or the number of vehicles
on residential streets and to safely move traffic from one point to another. This can
involve measures from police enforcement and neighborhood watch programs to
strategic physical changes to residential streets. The traffic calming measures identified
in the policy are not intended to prevent the general public from using any city street.
This policy provides several traffic calming measures that can be utilized by the Public
Works Department to help improve an existing traffic problem. The different traffic
calming measures are divided up into four levels (or categories). Level 1 represents
those measures that require no physical changes to the streets. Level 1 measures
would be Police Enforcement or the use of the radar trailer. Levels 2 and 3 represent
traffic measures that require physical changes to the streets, with Level 4 representing
measures that require the most changes.
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Studies have shown that the majority of the traffic concerns on residential streets are
caused by the residents (and/or their guests) living in the subdivision. Because of this,
the primary focus of this policy will be to educate the residents in the subdivisions that
have traffic concerns. Therefore, Level 1 measures will always be emphasized.
Section 2.0 - Qualifvina Criteria
Requests for implementation of traffic calming measures on public streets will be
considered by the City for those streets meeting all of the following criteria:
2.1 The street will be primarily residential in nature;
2.2 Streets that are not designated on the City's Master Thoroughfare Map as C4U,
M4U, M5U, M4D, M6D, and P6D, are eligible for traffic calming devices.
C2U streets may be eligible;
2.3 Street must not be classified as a primary route for emergency response vehicles
which would produce significant evidence of emergency response delay;
2.4 Vehicular traffic volumes are equal to or exceed 250 vehicles per day;
2.5 The changes in traffic flow will not result in unreasonable liability exposure for
the City;
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2.6 The changes in traffic flow will not divert significant amounts of traffic to other
residential streets;
2.7 The requested action shall be in full compliance of Texas State Law.
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2.8 Texas State Law - The State of Texas has preempted the field of traffic control
(see "Texas Statutes" Chapter 544, Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings). The
section that applies to local roads or local agencies is noted as follows:
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§ 544.002. Placing and Maintaining Traffic Control Devices
To implement this subtitle or a local traffic ordinance, a local authority may
place and maintain a traffic control device on a street or road under the
authority's jurisdiction. The traffic control device must conform to the manual and
specifications adopted under Section 544.001.
The Texas Transportation Commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for
a uniform system of traffic control devices consistent with this chapter that
correlates with, and to the extent possible, conforms to the system approved by the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
No local authority is allowed to enact or enforce any ordinance on the matter
covered by the Vehicle Code unless expressly authorized by the statute.
The City of North Richland Hills is consistent with State law. The City will carefully
review each request to ensure that the proposed location and attending
circumstances meet all the criteria outlined in this policy and in State law. The
purpose of this policy is to set forth the process and criteria by which
implementation of "Traffic Calming Measures" on public streets may be
considered. The policy only applies to requests initiated by citizens.
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Traffic calming measures by this policy include all "official traffic control devices"
authorized by the Texas Vehicle Code.
Section 3.0 - Traffic CalminQ Process
The following process will be used by the City to address traffic concerns:
3.1 Resident(s) inform the City regarding a potential problem area. If the problem
specifically involves speeding or cut-through traffic, the complaint will be
processed through the Public Works Department. This does not include
Police enforcement of speeding issues on public streets.
3.2 The resident(s) must complete and return the "Neighborhood Action Request
Form" shown as attachment "1" in this policy. The form requires a written
description of the resident's concerns and requires signatures from four (4)
separate residents in the impacted area.
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3.3 After receiving the Neighborhood Action Request Form, the City will prepare
an existing condition traffic analysis. The results of the traffic analysis will identify
the type of traffic problem that the neighborhood faces (i.e. speeding problem, "cut-
through" traffic or both). The "type" of problem identified will provide Public Works
the direction needed to select a traffic calming measure. If applicable, Level 1 or
Level 2 traffic calming options will be recommended by City staff to the residents
living on the streets that have submitted the Neighborhood Action Request Form.
Level 1 and Level 2 measures will be implemented by the City at the City's cost.
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3.4 If, after the Level 1 or Level 2 measures are in place for a minimum of three (3)
months, and the City determines that Level 1 or Level 2 measures do not
adequately address the applicants' concerns, the City may conduct additional
studies to determine whether Level 3 or Level 4 measures are appropriate.
This will include consulting the Police and Fire Departments to determine if the
street is critical to emergency vehicle response and, therefore, ineligible for certain
measures.
3.5 If a Level 3 implementation plan is developed, the residents shall submit
a petition as outlined in Section 4.0. If support, as defined in Section
4.0, is demonstrated through the petition process, the City will implement Level 3
measures at a 50-50 cost with the residents of the affected area. The residents'
share of the cost will be collected on a volunteer only basis by the local residents
and the total amount of the residents' share must be presented to the City prior to
construction of the measures.
3.6 Approval of a Level 3 traffic calming measure does not guarantee that
the City will have the funding available for its share of the cost. The City's share of
the cost may need to be approved in future years. If this situation occurs, the
property owners have the option of waiting until City funds are available or
paying 100% of the cost of Level 3 traffic calming measures.
3.7 If a Level 4 implementation plan is developed, the residents shall submit a petition
as outlined in Section 4.0. If support, as defined in Section 4.0, is demonstrated
through the petition process, the City will implement Level 4 measures at a 100%
basis cost with the residents of the affected area. The residents' share of the cost
will be collected on a volunteer only basis by the local residents and the total
amount of the residents' share must be presented to the City prior to construction
of the measures.
Section 4.0 - Traffic CalminQ Petition ReQuirements
The following procedures must be followed in order to submit a petition for Level 3 or
Level 4 measures to the City:
4.1 The City will recommend and examine the technical feasibility and anticipated
impacts of the proposed traffic calming measures. This overview will include
items such as State law, the Circulation Element of the City's General
Thoroughfare Plan, the type of road or street involved, compliance with
engineering regulations, existing traffic conditions, projected traffic conditions,
discussions with Police and Fire services, the potential for traffic diversion to
adjacent streets, impacts to emergency vehicle response times and the
increased liability exposure for the City or conflicts with future planned
improvements.
4.2 The City will determine the boundary of the "affected area" to be petitioned. The
affected area will include those property owners where necessary travel routes to
and from their residential property are to be altered by the proposed neighborhood
traffic calming measure(s), and/or properties which are likely to be significantly
impacted by traffic that is to be diverted to their street through implementation of
the measure(s). The City will provide a map of the affected area and listing of all
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property owners addresses. The City will also determine the boundary of any
surrounding areas that may be impacted by the implementation of a traffic calming
measure.
4.3 The petition shall be approved by the City prior to circulation for signatures. After
receiving the approved petition form from the City, the petition shall be circulated
for resident signatures. The petition requesting the neighborhood traffic calming
measures must be supported by a minimum of 80% of the total number of
properties contacted for Level 3 measures and 95% for Level 4 measures. The
petition should include property owners within the "affected area". Persons
submitting petitions must attempt to contact all affected parties. In an effort to
determine the "general" consensus of the affected area, a minimum of 95% of all
property owners in the affected area must be contacted for the petition to be
accepted by the City. This requirement will be satisfied by signatures from 95% of
the affected parties indicating support or non-support for the traffic calming
measures. As mentioned above, only 80% for Level 3 and 95% for Level 4
indicating support is needed for approval, but 95% of the property owners must be
contacted.
.4.4 At a minimum, petitions submitted to the City for review must include the following:
4.41 A statement that all persons signing the petition acknowledge it is the City's
policy that they will be responsible for costs directly associated with the
design and construction of Level 3 or 4 traffic calming measures.
4.42 A current address and phone number for each property owner who signs the
petition.
4.43 The petition language must also clearly explain, and show on a drawing or
plan, the location and the nature of the proposed traffic flow modifications
and potential impacts.
4.44 The petition language and attached drawing must be reviewed and approved
by the City prior to circulation to ensure its accuracy and ability to be clearly
understood.
A sample petition has been provided, shown as "Attachment 1" in this policy.
Section 5.0 - Traffic Calminø Petition Review Process
The following process will be used by the City to review all petitions associated with
proposed neighborhood traffic management measures:
5.1 The City will review any petition to verify compliance with all petition requirements
set forth above. Any petition not complying with these requirements will not be
accepted for consideration and will be returned. If the petition contains all of the
required information under this policy, a random sample phone call survey of those
who signed the petition will be conducted by the City, requesting verification of
their support or opposition to the proposed neighborhood traffic calming measures.
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5.2 If the petition contains all of the required information under this policy and is
properly verified, the City will proceed with implementing the Level 3 or Level 4
measure(s) after the residents' share of the cost is paid in full to the Public Works
Superintendent. Do not mail the payment, it must be paid "in person" so that a
receipt can be furnished. As explained in Section 3.5, approval does not
guarantee that the City will have it's share available. The City's share may need to
be budgeted in future years. The property owners may elect to pay 100% of the
cost in order to expedite the installation of Level 3 traffic calming measures.
Section 6.0 - Impacts of Traffic CalminQ Devices
Before the City decides to pursue Levels 3 and 4 traffic calming options, Level 1 and 2
options need to be tested. It is important that the impacts of all Levels of traffic calming
be carefully considered. While Levels 3 and 4 options can be successful, they can also
result in problems more significant than the original concern. This section of the policy
will describe the possible impacts of Levels 3 and 4 traffic calming measures. In most
instances, the benefits are quite obvious and predictable, while the disadvantages can
be much more unexpected. Consequently, a greater emphasis has been placed on the
potential problems so that decisions can be made in a more fully informed manner.
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6.1 Effectiveness of Traffic Calming Devices - Physical actions such as the installation
of speed bumps, traffic circles, street closures, etc. are almost always successful in
forcing traffic to behave in an intended fashion. In certain situations, they can
achieve the desired result by utilizing a one-time capital expenditure and generally
low ongoing maintenance costs. Levels 3 and 4 traffic calming actions are
generally viewed as much more "permanent" solutions than Levels 1 and 2 actions.
In more instances, the alternative approach to the desired result involves repetitive
and costly ongoing Levels 1 and 2 traffic calming actions such as traffic
enforcement and use of the radar display board. There are significant potential
long-range benefits to utilizing Levels 3 and 4 traffic calming measures.
6.2 Effect on Emergency Vehicles Response Times - Any traffic calming measure that
might be effective because it physically controls traffic, generally has a much more
negative impact on several classes of emergency vehicles. The City, as well as its
residents and businesses, place a very high priority on minimizing emergency
response times. Installation of most physical traffic calming tools can significantly
worsen emergency response time. This is especially true for fire apparatus and
ambulances. Because of the heavy weight of fire engines and the delicate
instruments and patients within ambulances, these vehicles must almost come to a
complete stop when they encounter a bump, dip or sharp curve. Creating bumps,
dips and sharp curves is often precisely the objective being sought by many of the
traffic calming tools. While these maneuvers will cause moderate discomfort and
delay for normal passenger vehicles, they cause a much greater problem for
emergency response vehicles.
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Studies have shown the following average delays to emergency vehicles for certain
types of devices:
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AMBULANCES
FIRE TRUCKS
Each Speed Bump
2.3-9.7 seconds
3-5 seconds
Each Traffic Circle
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1.3-10.7 seconds
6.3 The City's Fire Department is concerned about the affect these devices could have
on response times and will have an initial review of all proposed changes involving
Level 3 and 4 options with the ability to veto any changes affecting critical access
streets. This impact will have to be addressed for each area for which Level 3 and
4 traffic calming options are requested.
6.4 Traffic Diversion - Another concern is that in many instances implementing traffic
calming devices will likely move the problem rather than solve the problem. In
most instances, the placing of impediments on a particular neighborhood street
may merely divert some or all of that traffic to other neighborhood streets. In these
cases, a neighborhood-wide approach may have to be taken.
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6.5 Considerations for Other Roadway Users - In addition to the safety concerns
already discussed in this report, Levels 3 and 4 traffic calming actions can often
have unintended negative safety impacts on certain roadway users. Depending on
the device, they can result in worsening the situation for a range of roadway users
such bicyclists, pedestrians, and parked cars.
6.6 Noise Impacts - The noise impact to adjacent residents resulting from vehicles
braking, going over and around some types of traffic calming devices can have a
major impact on the acceptability of these devices by residents living close to
them. The unanimous support of residents living immediately adjacent to locations
where physical changes are proposed will be essential to the success of any
project.
6.7 Loss of Parking - It is often necessary to prohibit on-street parking in the immediate
vicinity of the intersection in order to accommodate the realigned vehicle path.
There are also significant on-street parking impacts from several options in Levels
3 and 4. In these cases, the adjacent residents should be aware that a loss of on-
street parking in front of their residence will occur.
6.8 Visual Impacts and Aesthetic Concerns - While some traffic calming devices can
have favorable aesthetic impacts, others can be, by their nature, unsightly.
Devices such as speed bumps and diverters must often pose no opportunity for
the incorporation of aesthetics and can actually have negative visual impacts.
Virtually all Level 3 and 4 traffic calming actions require reflective devices, signs
and striping which may negatively effect the aesthetics of a neighborhood.
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6.9 Increased Maintenance Costs -Street maintenance costs will increase in two
areas. Landscaping associated with such devices as traffic circles, chokers,
neckdowns, and slow points will require regular maintenance. Devices such as
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speed bumps will have to be reinstalled each time a residential street is
overlayed.
. Section 7.0 - Traffic Calmina Measure; Neiahborhood Soeed Watch Proaram
Description
· The Neighborhood Speed Watch Program is a public awareness and education
program that allows concerned citizens to actively participate in encouraging
slower speeds in their neighborhood.
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Application
· Used to help drivers become aware of the neighborhood's concern for speeding
problems.
Procedures
· Phase 1 - The Public Works Department loans out a radar unit, at no cost, to
one designated person responsible for pick-up and return of the equipment. At
the time the equipment is picked up, a loan and usage agreement is signed and
the designated person will be trained to properly operate the radar equipment.
The equipment may be used up to three calendar days. The Public Works
Department provides forms to record information about the speeding vehicles,
such as make, model, and license number. Two people are usually needed -
one to clock the speeds and read out the license plate number and description of
the cars, and the other to fill out the forms. The Public Works Department then
sends a letter to the registered owner of the violating vehicle, informing the owner
that the vehicle was seen on a specific street exceeding the legal speed limit.
We explain that the local residents are concerned about safety for their families
and encourage drivers using their street to drive in a safe and cautious manner.
· Phase 2 - After letters are sent out to the registered owners of the speeding
vehicles, the City uses a trailer equipped with a radar display board on the street.
The radar display board flashes the speed of the vehicles so that drivers can see
how fast they're traveling, in relation to the legal speed limit. The radar display
board is operated during a time specified by residents as having the worst
speeding problem. The North Richland Hills Police Department assists during
the radar display by assigning a police officer to provide enforcement. Their
presence during this phase of the program has proven to be valuable in
emphasizing the City's partnership with the residents in combating the problem of
speeding on neighborhood streets.
· Phase 3 - We will ask the Police Department to provide follow-up enforcement.
Potential Impact
· May have long-term effects as neighbors become more aware of who is
speeding.
· Speeds may be reduced during short intervals when the radar gun is in use.
· An effective public relations and educational tool.
· Reduces the speed of the motorists who live in the neighborhood. Most people
speeding in a neighborhood live in that neighborhood.
· Not effective on multi-lane roadways that have significant traffic volumes. In
these cases, there is limited ability to differentiate between more than one
approaching vehicle.
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Section 8.0 - Traffic Calmina Measure; Rumble Strips
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Description
· Ceramic buttons, bump strips, or dots are glued to the pavement to create a strip
that causes the vehicle to rumble as it traverses through them.
Application
· Used to cause vehicles to slow down.
. Used in advance of marked crosswalks.
· Can be used at school speed zones.
Designllnstallation
· Typically designed in strips consisting of 4 to 5 rows traversing the traveled path
of the roadway.
· Strips are designed to cause the vehicle to rumble as it traverses through them.
Potential Impacts
· Vehicles slow down by 5 miles per hour (MPH).
. Driver's attention is alerted to heightened safety.
· Low cost installation that can easily be removed or changed.
· Very high level of noise pollution for adjacent residents.
· High maintenance is required to reattach strips to the pavement.
Section 9.0 - Level 3 Traffic Calmina Measures (Minor street chanaes)
. a. CHOKERS
Description
· Curb extensions at mid-block or intersection corners that narrow a street by
extending the sidewalk or widening the planting strip.
· Can leave the cross section with two narrow lanes or with a single lane.
· At mid-block, sometimes called parallel chokers, angled chokers, twisted
chokers, angle points, pinch points, or mid-block narrowings.
· At intersections, sometimes called neckdowns, bulbouts, knuckles, or corner
bulges.
Application
· Local residential and collector streets.
· Main roads through subdivisions.
· Works well with speed bumps, speed tables, raised intersections, textured
crosswalks, and raised median islands.
Designllnstallation
· Typically designed to narrow road to 20 feet for two-way traffic.
· Provides opportunity for landscaping.
· Chokers are formed as islands extending from the existing curb line of the street.
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Potential Impacts
· Reduce speeds from 4% - 14%.
· Discourages truck entry.
· Reduces pedestrian crossings width and increases visibility of pedestrians.
· Creates added streetscape area for pedestrians and/or landscaping.
· Potential obstacle for motorist to run into.
· Can impact parking and driveway access.
· Can impede legitimate truck movements.
· May require re-working of surface drainage.
· Preferred by emergency response personnel compared to other traffic calming
measures.
b. CENTER ISLAND NARROWING AND TWO LANE ANGLED SLOW POINT
Descri ption
· Raised islands located along the centerline of a street that narrows the travel
lanes at that location.
· Sometimes called mid-block medians, median slow points, or median chokers.
· Sometimes three islands are used to create an angled path of travel for vehicles.
The effect of angling the travel path slows vehicles down.
Application
· Are often nicely landscaped to provide visual amenity and neighborhood identity.
· Can help pedestrianize streets by providing a mid-point refuge for pedestrian
crossing.
· Sometimes used on wide streets to narrow travel lanes.
· Works well when combined with crosswalks.
Designllnstallation
· Typically designed to narrow road to 20 feet for two-way traffic.
· Provides opportunity for landscaping.
· Typically three islands are used to create an angled path of travel for vehicles.
Potential Impacts
. Slow vehicle speeds.
· Reduces pedestrian crossing width.
· May visually enhance the street through landscaping, but may also limit
visibility of pedestrian crossings.
· Fire and emergency response vehicles are not impeded significantly.
· Loss of on-street parking.
· Landscaping and signing/striping has to be regularly maintained.
c. RAISED INTERSECTIONS
Description
· Flat raised areas covering entire intersections, with ramps on all approaches and
often with brick or other textured materials on the flat section and ramps.
· Sometimes called raised junctions, intersections bumps, or plateaus.
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Application
· Works well with curb extensions and textured crosswalks.
· Often part of an area wide traffic calming scheme involving both intersecting
streets.
· Can be used on higher or lower volume streets.
Designllnstallation
· Typically rise to sidewalk level.
· Storm drainage modifications as necessary.
· May require bollards to define edge of roadway.
Potential Impacts
· Effective speed reduction.
· Reduction in mid-block speeds of 10% - 15%.
· No effect on access.
· Good pedestrian safety treatment - makes intersection more pedestrian-friendly.
· Expensive to construct.
· Slows emergency vehicles to approximately 15 miles per hour (MPH).
d. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CIRCLE
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Description
· Raised islands, placed in intersections, around which traffic circulates.
· Motorists yield to motorists already in the intersection.
· Requires drivers to slow to a speed that allows them to comfortably maneuver
around them.
· Sometimes called intersection islands.
Application
· Intersections of local residential or minor C2U collector streets. Not intended for
streets that are classified as major thoroughfare streets.
· One lane of traffic each direction entering intersection.
· Not to be used at intersections with a high volume of large trucks.
· Effective at solving neighborhood concerns surrounding speeding and traffic
accidents.
· Enhances the street environment for non-motorists.
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Designllnstallation
· Each traffic circle is individually designed to fit the intersection without having to
modify the street width or corner radii.
· Traffic circles are circular in shape.
· Usually 13 to 21 feet in diameter.
· Designed to allow fire trucks to pass by them.
· Landscaping is included in all traffic circles. Landscaping plays two important
roles, making the circle more attractive to the neighborhood residents and
changing the character of the street to make it less appealing for high speed
driving. Residents are allowed to add their own low growing plants that will not
block pedestrian or driver visibility.
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Potential Impacts
· No effect on access.
· Reduction in mid-block speed of about 20%; area of influence tends to be a
couple hundred feet upstream and downstream of intersection.
· Landscaping makes traffic circles an attractive addition to a street.
· Accident reduction - intersection collisions have been reduced on average by
70% and overall collision by 28%.
· Emergency vehicles typically slow to approximately 10-15 miles per hour (MPH);
approximate delay of between 5 and 8 seconds per circle for fire trucks.
· Large vehicles may need to turn left in front of the circle.
· Landscaping needs to be designed to allow adequate sight distance.
e. SPEED BUMPS
Description
· Rounded raised areas of pavement typically 12 to 14 feet in travel length.
· Often placed in a series (typically spaced 300 to 600 feet apart).
· Sometimes called road bumps or undulations.
Application
· Local residential streets only - street cannot be classified as a collector, arterial,
major thoroughfare or as a primary route for emergency response vehicles.
· A street with less than 8% grade.
· The street must not have curves that prevent safe placement of the bumps.
· The elevation of property adjacent to a speed bump location must be above top
of curb, as determined by the Department of Public Works.
· Used to reduce speed and enhance the street environment for non-motorists.
· No more than one moving lane of traffic in each direction.
Designllnstallation
· Typically 12 to 14 feet in traveled length.
· Speed bump shapes include parabolic, circular, and sinusoidal.
· Speed bump height is 3~ inches maximum.
· Difficult to construct precisely - tolerance of +/- ~ inch on height.
· Signage (advance warning and sign or marker at each bump).
· Pavement markings on each bump (zigzag, shark's tooth, chevron, zebra).
· Taper edge near curb to allow gap for drainage.
· Speed advisory plates mounted to warning sign of 25 miles per hour (MPH).
· Public Works Staff will determine where the speed bumps will be placed on the
street.
· Applicants cannot object to the location as to where the speed bumps can be
placed on the petitioned street.
Potential Impacts
· No effect on non-emergency access.
· Speeds determined by height and spacing - speeds between bumps have been
observed to be reduced between 20% and 25% on average.
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· Speeds typically increase approximately ~ or .5 miles per hour (MPH) midway
between bumps for each 100 feet of separation.
· Studies indicate that traffic volumes have been reduced on average by 18
percent, depending on alternative routes available.
· Possible increase in traffic noise from braking and acceleration of vehicles.
· Traffic diversions to other residential streets can occur.
· Aesthetics of bumps and associated signs and markings create resident
concerns.
· Speed bumps create concerns with emergency vehicle response times
(approximate delay of 3 to 5 seconds per bump for fire trucks and up to 10
seconds for an ambulance with a patient).
f. SPEED TABLES
Description
· Long raised speed bumps with a flat section in the middle and ramps on the
ends.
· Sometimes called flat top speed bumps, trapezoidal bumps, speed platforms,
raised crosswalks, or raised crossings.
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Application
· Local residential and minor C2U collector streets.
· Typically long enough for the entire wheelbase of a passenger car to rest on top.
· Works well in combination with textured crosswalks, curb extensions, and curb
radius reductions.
· Can include a crosswalk.
Designllnstallation
· Typically 22 feet in the direction of travel with 6 foot ramps on each end and a 10
foot flat section in the middle.
· Most common height is between 3 and 4 inches.
· Ramps are typically 6 feet long and are either parabolic or linear.
· Careful design is needed for drainage.
Potential Impacts
· No effect on access.
· Speeds are reduced, but usually to a higher crossing speed than speed bumps
(typically between 25 and 28 miles per hour).
· Traffic volumes have been reduced on average by 12% depending on alternate
routes available.
· Collisions have been reduced on average by 45% on treated streets.
Q. CHICANES
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Description
· A series of narrowings or curb extensions that alternate from one side of the
street to the other forming S-shaped curves.
· Also called deviations, serpentines, reversing curves, twists, and staggerings.
· Can be landscaped.
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Application
· Appropriate for mid-block locations only.
· Most effective with equivalent volumes on both approaches.
. . Typically is used as a series of at leàst three curb extensions.
Designllnstallation
· Unless well-designed, chicanes may still permit speeding by drivers cutting
straight paths across the center line.
· Shifts in alignment of at least one lane width is recommended and deflection
angles of at least 45 degrees along with center islands so that drivers cannot
take a straight "racing line" through the feature.
Potential Impacts
· No effect on access.
· Limited data available on their effect on speed, volume, and collision.
· Street sweeping may need to be done manually.
· Can impact parking and driveway access.
· Provides opportunity for landscaping.
· Emergency response typically prefers two-lane chicanes to speed bumps.
Section 10.0 - Level 4 Traffic CalminQ Measures (Major street chanQes)
a.
Half Closures - Barriers that block travel in one direction for a short distance on
otherwise two-way streets; they are sometimes called partial closures, entrance
barriers, or one-way closures (when two half-closures are placed across from
one another at an intersection, the result is a semi-diverter).
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b. Diagonal Diverters - Barriers placed diagonally across an intersection, blocking
through movement; they are sometimes called full diverters or diagonal road
closures.
c. Median Barriers - Raised islands in the centerline of a street and continuing
through an intersection that blocks the left turn movement from all intersection
approaches and the through movement at the cross street.
d. Full Street Closures - Barriers placed across a street to completely close the
street to through-traffic, usually leaving only the sidewalk open, they are
sometimes called cul-de-sac or dead-ends.
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Application
· Local residential streets only.
· Closures are typically applied only after other measures have failed or been
determined to be inappropriate.
· Often used in sets to make travel through neighborhoods more circuitous -
typically staggered internally in a neighborhood, which leaves through-movement
possible but less attractive than alternative (external) routes.
· Used as a crime prevention tool.
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Design/Installation
· Legal issues associated with closing a public street.
· Can be placed at an intersection or mid-block.
· Barriers may consist of landscaped islands, walls, gates, side-by-side bollards, or
any other obstruction that leave an opening smaller than the width of a
passenger car.
Potential Impacts
· Reduces speed.
· Can achieve a 20% - 70% reduction in traffic volumes.
· Can be landscaped for an attractive effect to convey street discontinuity.
· Improved traffic safety.
· Concern over effects on emergency response, street network. connectivity and
capacity, and parallel local streets that carry diverted traffic.
· Maintenance of the landscaped area will have to be provided for.
· Loss of on-street parking.
· Inconvenience for local residents who are forced to drive longer, more circuitous
paths to/from their homes.
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ATTACHMENT 1
ACTION REQUEST FORM
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SAMPLE PETITION
City of North Richland Hills
Traffic Calming Action Request Form
We, the undersigned, believe our neighborhood traffic situation warrants the City's Traffic
Calming Program. The following signatures representing at least four (4) different residents
in the neighborhood indicate the neighborhood's commitment to work with City Staff for a
safer traffic environment within our neighborhood. We also understand that Level 1 and
Level 2 measures will be tried prior to use of, or discussion of, Level 3 or Level 4 measures,
and that if Level 3 or Level 4 measures are permanently installed, the residents of the
neighborhood will be responsible for a portion of the installation costs.
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After completing this form, please return it to: Public Works Superintendent/Streets,
7200A Dick Fisher Drive South, North Richland Hills, TX 76180.
If you have any questions, please call (817) 427-6460.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TRAFFIC CALMING PETITION
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BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS PETITION, KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING I IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU FIRST READ THE CITY'S TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY.
We, the undersigned residents of the area shown on the attached map, do petition the City
of North Richland Hills to install traffic calming devices as shown on the attached drawing.
All persons signing this petition acknowledge it is the City's policy that they will be
responsible for costs directly associated with installing of Level 3 and Level 4 traffic calming
measures.
All persons signing this petition do hereby certify that they reside within the area impacted by
the proposed traffic flow change as shown on the attached map.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003- 095
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September 8,2003
Subject:
Consensus on Dates for Joint Work Session with Richland Hills
City Council on South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy
The South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy is progressing. Conceptual plans and specific
strategies are being completed. Bill Cunningham with the Leland Group is suggesting that the
City Councils from both Richland Hills and North Richland Hills meet in a joint work session to
adopt and prioritize specific strategies for the S. Grapevine Corridor Study. In an informal
survey the only date that was available to a majority of Council members was Monday, October
20. Staff is requesting a consensus of opinion for setting a joint work session with the Richland
Hills City Council on the following date:
Joint Work Session with Richland Hills City Council
on S. Grapevine Corridor Strategy
Mondav. October 20 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
City of Richland Hills
This is a very important study that will take a significant amount of coordination and cooperation
between both cities. If a second joint work session meeting is necessary to coordinate all issues
between both cities we would recommend Mondav. November 3. Some of these strategies are
very significant and could be adopted as city wide goals. These dates will help to identify and
prioritize all major strategies of the S. Grapevine Corridor Study prior to the overall Goal Setting
Session in mid November.
Sincerely,
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John Pitstick
Development Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003-094
~ Date: 9/8/2003
T- Subject: Special Presentation - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for
Fiscal Year 2002/2003
The City of North Richland Hills has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for
its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2002. The Budget Award is a
prestigious national award presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA) recognizing conformance with the highest standards for
preparation of exemplary budget documents. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is
valid for a period of one year only. The City has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award for the last thirteen years.
Governments participating in the program submit copies of their approved budget documents for
review by an impartial panel of budget experts. Each budget document is evaluated using a
comprehensive checklist with four major categories. These major functions include the
document as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communications
device.
The focus of the Budget Review program is on the management elements of the budget
document and its effectiveness in a policy and public environment. Its emphasis on Performance
Measures brings accountability to government through documentation and further assists City
Council and Management through long range policy planning for the City's future. It is generally
found that jurisdictions whose budget documents are properly prepared tend to avoid many of
the common weaknesses in governmental financial management. The program encourages
participants to address the needs of elected officials, the public and interested parties in financial
policies of the City, and encourages guidance in operations improvements. It helps avoid the
tendency of budgets to become static, directionless financial documents. A good budget
document also provides an excellent opportunity to communicate with the public, the financial
community and the press. It reinforces the needs of non-technicians to obtain a general
understanding of governmental finance through the budget document.
Ms. Anita Thetford, Director of Finance, City of Hurst, and current member of GFOA's Committee
on Governmental Budgeting and Fiscal Policy, will be at the Council meeting to present the
Distinguished Budget Award to the City. No action is needed by Council, but we do commend
Karen Bostic, Managing Director Administrative and Fiscal Services, Clay Caruthers, Budget &
Research Manager, and Margaret Ragus, Budget Analyst for their professional efforts in the
City's receiving this prestigious award for the thirteenth consecutive year. This award also
represents the efforts of many others as budget preparation is a total team effort starting with the
leadership of City Council and Management, followed by the hard work of each City Department.
Respectfully S,ubmitted, _
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - AUGUST 25, 2003
PRE-COUNCIL SESSION
, The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session
on the 25h day of August, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00
p.m. regular Council meeting.
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Joe D. Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Timothy J. Welch
. Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham
Greg Vick
Karen Bostic
Paulette Hartman
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
John Pitstick
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Jenny Mabry
Clay Caruthers
Dave Green
Patrick Hills
Jim Browne
Kirk Marcum
Vicki Loftice
Bill Thornton
Call to Order
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Assistant to City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Development
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Communications Director
Budget Manager
Planner
Human Resources Director
Park and Recreation Director
Assistant Chief - Fire Marshal
Assistant Park & Recreation Director
Assistant Park & Recreation Director
Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Discuss Items from Reqular Auqust 25. 2003 City Council Meeting
None.
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2. IR 2003-090 Discuss Upcoming Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Director Election
City Manager Cunningham explained North Richland Hills is allotted 41 votes out of
5,000 which may be cast collectively or separately for any nominee or nominees to the
Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Council was asked to submit any
nominations prior to the October 13 council meeting. An action item will be placed on
the October 13 council meeting for Council to approve a resolution for submittal of
nominees to Tarrant Appraisal District.
3. IR 2003-088 Discuss Dates for Goal Planning Sessions
Council discussed possible dates for the strategic planning work session. The
consensus of the Council was to set the work session for November 11 & 12.
4. IR 2003-087 Athletic Fields Regulation Ordinance No. 2731
Mr. Jim Browne, Park and Recreation Director, advised item was discussed at the July
28 council meeting. Council requested clarification on some of the language to ensure
compliance and to ensure the use of the parks would continue to be available to the
public. Proposed ordinance addresses the issues raised by Council at the July
meeting. The revisions-
· clarify restricted use on gated or "game ready" athletic fields
. clarify general public use versus structured team practices at Green Valley Park
· clarify the penalty section of the ordinance regarding minors
. state in the "whereas" section additional language regarding the commitment by the
City to protect the City's investment; acknowledges the financial investment by the
City's youth associations and encourages public use of city parks.
Council was advised the police officers will be asked to use their discretion in applying
this ordinance.
Council questioned the redistribution of organized use to practice fields at Holiday Lane
and Thomas Acres. Council also asked if a plan was in place to educate the teams.
Mr. Browne explained they were trying to encourage the youth association teams to
move away from neighborhood parks and go to these facilities for practices. They will
educate users to use some of the lesser-used facilities. Mr. Browne also advised that
they would be communicating with the presidents of the sports associations. Mr.
Browne advised that for the first thirty days the police officers can inform people when
situations arise. The ordinance is a tool to address situations as they occur.
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5. Parkinq Report for Linda Spurlock Park
Mr. Browne advised Council requested Staff in May to track the on street parking along
Linda Spurlock Park and report back to Council in three months. Mr. Browne reported
that there are 68 curbside parking spaces available along the perimeter of the park.
During June, July and August the average number of cars parked during the morning
periods was 2.79 and the average number of cars during the afternoon was 2.4 cars.
Individual counts range from 0 to 18 at anyone time. Staff also requested Kim Kirby,
Park and Recreation Board Member and active resident of the neighborhood, to
monitor the parking during the evening hours. Ms. Kirby's observation of the "No
Parking" signs was "Absolutely awesome...a 98% improvement....only 1 or 2 violators
observed". Mr. Browne advised that because summer is not peak demand, staff will do
some further analysis and see what impacts occur when sports season starts. The
completion of Kay Granger and Clyde Zellers Neighborhood parks will pull some of the
activity off of Linda Spurlock Park. Mr. Browne advised that staff will report back to
Council in a few months with additional findings.
6. Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 5:49 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Joe D . Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Timothy J. Welch
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
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Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Greg Vick
Karen Bostic
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Councilman Metts gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Metts led the pledge of allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - POWER TEAM
The recipient of the proclamation was not present. Proclamation presented later in the
meeting.
YARD OF THE MONTH
Mr. John Paraskevas, Keep NRH Beautiful Committee Member and Councilman John
Lewis presented the Yard of the Month awards for August.
Wayne & Margie Cromer, 6416 Diamond Loch N.; Gene & Ann Muncy, 6724 Cylinda
Sue; Olin & Kim Harrington, 6300 Riviera; Kim Leverett, 5128 Nancy; The Hampton's,
8204 Euclid; Stephen P. Randles, 7564 Hightower Dr.; Greg & Tina Clifton, 8912
Amundson; Tom & Barbara Pollock, 6721 North Park Dr.; Lena Finholt, 8509
Grandview.
Mr. Paraskevas recognized The Texas SmartScape winner, Richard Wooldridge, 7421
Hightower, and the Business Landscape Winner, Sonic Drive In, Greg Allen, General
Manager, 8425 Davis.
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5.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. John Rogers, 4709 Blaney, advised he had purchased a building at 7125 Grapevine
Highway and had encountered a problem with the signage and obtaining a sign permit.
Mr. Rogers was requesting City Council's assistance.
Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Rogers to contact Mr. Dave Green to discuss the process to
appeal to the Sign Review Board.
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING
B. GN 2003-101 APPROVE DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST CHURCH,
BLOCK 1, LOT 1
C. GN 2003-106 REVISION OF SCHOOL ZONE HOURS FOR FORT WORTH
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - ORDINANCE NO. 2734
D. GN 2003-107 RESCHEDULING OF SEPTEMBER 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
8.
GN 2003-028 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGET
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing on the proposed 2003-04 budget.
Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services, presented a Power
Point presentation giving a brief overview of the proposed budget.
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Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to comment to come forward. There being no
one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
9.
GN 2003-096 ADOPTING THE 2002-2003 REVISED BUDGET
AND 2003-2004 BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 2732
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services, advised the
proposed budget had been filed with the City Secretary's office as required by law and
all necessary publications and hearings completed in compliance with the Charter and
State Law. The budget is based on a 57¢ tax rate.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2732 ADOPTING THE 2003-
2004 BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS AND THE REVISIONS TO THE 2002-2003 BUDGET FOR ALL
FUNDS. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
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GN 2003-097 ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2003-
ORDINANCE NO. 2733
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic advised the notice of effective tax rate was published in the Star
Telegram on August 18 in accordance with State law. The proposed 2003-2004 tax
rate is 57¢. The proposed rate is broken down into two parts - 32.96¢ for maintenance
and operations and 24.04¢ for principal and interest on debt of the City.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2733 SETTING THE TAX RATE
FOR THE 2003-2004 FISCAL YEAR AT 57¢. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
11.
GN 2003-098 APPROVAL OF 2003 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL-
RESOLUTION 2003-065
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic advised the certified values for the City are $2,994,525,663 and
includes the most current appraisal information, exemptions for disabled veterans,
persons over 65, homestead and disabled persons, abatement value losses,
freeport inventory value loss and agricultural value losses. The values also include
new construction, the minimum value of properties still under protest, and the
e estimated net taxable values of incomplete properties.
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COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-065 AND THE
CERTIFIED TAX ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,994,525,663 FOR THE TAX YEAR 2003.
MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION - POWER TEAM
Councilwoman Johnson presented to Mr. Paul Paschall, North Pointe Baptist
Church, proclamation recognizing the Power Team's commitment to bringing a
positive message to the City's youth.
12.
GN 2003-100 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
FOR 2003 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Police Chief Tom Shockley advised the United States Department of Justice has
approved the City's grant application in the amount of $22,535.00. The City's minimum
cash match is $2,504.00. Staff is requesting Council approve an additional $10,215.00
above the minimum, to be funded from seized drug funds, to allow for the update and
replacement of a new camera security system in the Police Department and City Hall.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-100. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
13.
GN 2003-099 APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN NCTCOG AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY
JOB ACCESS PROJECT -
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-067
APPROVED
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Mr. John Pitstick, Economic Development Director, presented a PowerPoint
presentation giving an overview of the Northeast Tarrant County Job Access project.
The project will provide shuttle service to and from the Trinity Railway Express to
nearby employment centers. UICI and Tarrant County College are the first employers
in North Richland Hills to participate in the pilot project. Once the project is doing well,
the City can expand the shuttle service to other employers in the City. Resolution No.
2003-067 authorizes an interlocal agreement with North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) for participation in the program. The City's obligation for the
first year of service is $60,000 and federal funds will match this amount by an additional
$60,000 from a $1.5 million grant secured through NCTCOG. Any extension of the
agreement or additional funding of the project will be brought back to the Council after
the first year of operation has been evaluated. If the pilot program is successful, the
City will look to local employers to help fund and continue the program for subsequent
years. North Richland Hills is the first city in the metroplex to provide service to major
employers.
Mr. Van Parker, Tarrant County College, Mr. Sam Phillips, UICI, Michelle Bloomer,
Council of Governments, and Carla Foreman, The T, were present to answer questions.
Mr. Sam Phillips, UICI, spoke in support of the program.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-067. COUNCILWOMAN
JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
14.
GN 2003-1 02 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE SIGN ORDINANCE -
ORDINANCE NO. 2730
APPROVED
Mr. Dave Green, Planner, advised changes were proposed to the Sign Ordinance in
four areas - 1) non-conforming signs; 2) political signs; 3) weekend advertising signs;
and 4) illegal signs. Mr. Green highlighted the proposed changes:
Nonconforming Signs
· Nonconforming signs that are damaged or destroyed by more than 60% of the
replacement cost of a new sign shall be removed upon notice.
· Abandoned on-premise business signs shall be removed within 30 days after the
one year anniversary that a business ceases to exist.
· Abandoned business signs, on leased property, shall be removed within 30 days of
the second year anniversary that a business ceases to exist.
· Abandoned on-premise signs may not be altered unless to comply with current sign
regulations.
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Political Signs:
· Signs are limited to 36 square feet in size, no greater than 8' in height.
· No permit is required.
· Signs are allowed in all zoning districts on private property (with consent of the
owner)
· Signs are permitted 30 days prior to a local election, 60 days prior to a state
election, and 90 days prior to a national election. All signs are to be removed no
later than 7 days following an election.
· Signs may be placed on public property or in the public ROW if less than 3' in
height, 6' square feet in size and located at least 3' from the edge of the pavement
of a major thoroughfare or collector street so long as they are not adjacent to an
occupied residence.
Weekend Advertising Signs:
· Weekend advertising signs shall not be placed on public property or in the public
ROW except for placement 3' from the back of the curb or edge of pavement only
on streets classified as a major thoroughfare or collector.
Illegal Signs:
· Any signs erected in the public ROW in violation of the ordinance may be removed
by authorization of the City Manager
· The Building Official is authorized to impound any temporary sign that is in violation
of the ordinance and not abated by the property/sign owner within 24 hours of
notice.
Councilman Lewis commented that Council had discussed at a previous Pre-Council
meeting the desire to address the frequency of sign placement and that he would like to
see it addressed along with the other proposed changes.
Mr. Green advised the proposed amendments only address the changes required by
new legislation and that any additional changes can be brought back to Council at a
later date.
Councilman Turnage asked for a definition of public property and if a sign could be
placed in a city park. There was concern expressed by Council that signs could be
placed on public rights-of-ways fronting city facilities. The Attorney advised he would
address Council's concerns with an amendment to the ordinance at a later date.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2730 AND GN 2003-102.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
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15.
GN 2003-1 03 APPROVAL OF THE ATHLETIC FIELDS REGULATION -
ORDINANCE NO. 2731
APPROVED
Mr. Jim Browne, Park and Recreation Director, highlighted the proposed athletic fields
regulation ordinance.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2731 REGULATING UNAUTHORIZED
USE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
16.
PU 2003-038 AWARD OF BID TO J.C. COMMERCIAL IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,712,777 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A MULTI-LEVEL INTERACTIVE COMPLEX -
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-066
APPROVED
Mr. Jim Browne, Park and Recreation Director, explained the project. The project
provides for the construction of the Multi-Level Interactive Complex themed as a
laboratory for NRH20's mascot, Professor Frogstein. The attraction will provide a
variety of activities such as net climbs, interactive water activities and water slides as
well as include expanded deck areas, accommodating lounge chairs and shaded picnic
tables. Also included in the project is the construction of an additional 195 parking
spaces. J.C. Commercial submitted the lowest and most qualified bid in the amount of
$2,712,777. Staff's recommendation is to award the bid to J.C. Commercial in the
amount of $2,712,777 for the construction of a multi-level interactive complex, parking
lot expansion and drainage improvements at NRH20 Family Water Park, appropriately
amend the Aquatic Park CIP Budget and approve Resolution No. 2003-066 authorizing
the City Manager to execute the contract.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-066. COUNCILMAN
TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
17.
GN 2003-104 CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF NAMING COMMITTEE
REGARDING CLUBHOUSE AT IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE
APPROVED
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Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert advised the Naming Committee met Thursday evening to
discuss the naming of the Clubhouse at Iron Horse Golf Course. The Committee
unanimously approved a motion to recommend to Council the naming of Iron Horse
Club House to the "C.A. Sanford Clubhouse at Iron Horse". Mayor Trevino asked to
suspend the Council Rules for the purpose of inviting others to speak on the proposed
naming.
Judge Ray Oujesky, NRH Municipal Court, and 4712 Greenway Court, spoke in favor of
the Council paying tribute to C.A. Sanford by naming the Clubhouse for him.
Mayor Trevino advised he also had a letter from Mr. Charles Yates in support of the
renaming.
Dr. Bob Griggs, State Representative for North Richland Hills, spoke in support of
recognizing Mr. Sanford as an icon in the community.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE NAMING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO NAME
THE CLUBHOUSE AT IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE THE "C.A. SANFORD CLUBHOUSE AT IRON
HORSE". COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked Staff to plan a ceremony to honor the naming of the C.A.
Sanford Clubhouse.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
18.
GN 2003-105 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CRIME CONTROL
& PREVENTION DISTRICT RULES AND PROCEDURES-
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-064
APPROVED
City Attorney Staples explained the proposed amendments will streamline and simplify
operations. The City Council is appointed as the Board of Directors rather than
choosing from among the Council as done in the past. The proposed amendments
also automatically choose officers.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-64. COUNCILMAN
WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
19.
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE-
COUNCIL AGENDA
No action needed.
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20.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Whitson made the following announcements:
· City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day
Holiday. The offices will open again on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m.
· There will be regular trash service on Labor Day, which is Monday, September 1.
Trinity Waste Services has informed the city they will be providing their regular trash
service on this holiday.
· Sign up now for the fall Citizen's Police Academy. The twelve-week class begins
Thursday, August 28, 2003. For further information, call Officer Keith Bauman at
817-427-7000.
· The Trinity Trash Bash is planned for Saturday, September 13. Volunteers are
needed for this community litter cleanup. Keep NRH Beautiful will supply registered
volunteers with gloves, trash bags, patches for scouts, lunch and entertainment! Call
817-427-6650.
Information
Auaust 30
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kudos Korner
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do.
Crime Management Analyst, Diana Mathis, Police Department - A letter was received
from the Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division of a neighboring city commending
Mathis for providing valuable information and assistance on several cases. If not for
Mathis' diligence and superior knowledge of her job, several felons would not have
been apprehended. Mathis is a great asset not only to North Richland Hills, but other
agencies as well.
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21.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8: 38 p.m.
ATTEST:
Oscar Trevino - Mayor
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/03
Subject: Consideration of a request from H & H Capital Ltd. Agenda Number: PS 2003-41
Partnership to Approve a Final Plat of Lot E-R, Block 14 Richland Terrace Addition Located in
the 7700 Block of Maple Avenue (.637 acres)
Case Summary:
The purpose of this Final Plat is to delete the common property line between two existing Lots.
A replat of the original single Lot E into two lots was approved two years ago. The applicant
now wants to return to the original single lot configuration.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all staff concerns have been addressed.
Current Zoning:
This property was recently re-zoned from "C-2" Commercial to "1-1" Light Industrial (Ref. PZ
2003-07).
Thoroughfare Plan:
The lots have frontage on Maplewood a 2-lane undivided Minor Collector (C2U).
Comprehensive Plan:
With the approval of the recent "1-1" Light Industrial zoning, the Comprehensive Plan was
effectively revised for industrial uses.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, August 21, 2003, recommended
approval of PS 2003-41 by a vote of 7-0.
Recommendation:
To Approve PS 2003-41 the Final Plat of Lot E-R, Block 14 Richland Terrace Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 8/12/03
Final Hearing: 9/08/03
Total Review Time: 3 weeks
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Avauaole
Finance Director
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PS 2003-41
FINAL RE-PLAT
LOT E-R, BLOCK 14
RICH LAND TERRACE
1- Prepared by Planning 08/14/03
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLA1'\JD HILLS
Public Works I Administration
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September 3, 2003
MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: Richland Terrace Addition; Lot ER, Block 14
Final Replat, PS2003-41
Public Works has reviewed the Final Replat submitted to this office on September 3,
2003. All of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on
the next Planning and Zoning meeting agenda.
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Caroline Waggoner, E.!. .
Engineer Associate
cc: Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator
Prism Surveys, Inc.
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P.O. Box 820609 * North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820 * (817) 427-6400 * Fax (817) 427-6404
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PS 2003-41
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM H & H CAPITAL L TD
PARTNERSHIP TO APPROVE A PLAT VACATION OF LOTS E-1 & E-2,
BLOCK 14 RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK
OF MAPLEWOOD AVENUE
(.637 ACRES).
APPROVED
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This plat is located in
the 7700 block of Maplewood Drive. These two lots were created a couple of
years ago. One building spans the frontage area of Maplewood Drive. This was
originally looked at as an attempt to vacate a plat. However, what the applicant
is intending to do is eliminate the property line and make this one lot again. As
staff approached this plat further, staff realized in the work session that in
actuality, this is a replat. The City Attorney, George Staples, was present at the
work session and brought up the point that even though the plat states vacated
the plat needs to be called a replat of the area. Mr. Staples stated that there was
not an issue with the Commission calling that in a motion. Staff can make the
changes on the plat prior to the plat going to City Council. What the Commission
would be doing if the Commission chooses to do so is simply making a motion to
call this a replat rather than a plat vacation. This does not involve a notice to
anyone and it doesn't involve a public hearing situation. Mr. Green believes that
is why the City Attorney felt that kind of motion could be made this evening. Staff
does recommend doing that, so that the applicant would not suffer anymore time
having to redo the plat. We can request that the changes be made prior to it
being presented to the City Council.
Chairman Bowen stated that as long as everyone was clear on what was
happening with this plat. The applicant is taking two lots and combining them
into one lot. Chairman Bowen called for a motion.
Bill Schopper, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2003-41
as a replat combining Lots E1 and E2 into one lot, Lot E-R. The motion
carried unanimously (7-0).
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance
Council Meeting Date: 9-8-2003
Subject: Amend the Solid Waste Contract to change the Billing Date Agenda Number: GN 2003-108
for Commercial Garbage Accounts - Resolution No, 2003-070
During the past two weeks, Trinity Waste experienced a problem with its computer system
that resulted in North Richland Hills billing the Commercial Garbage Customers later than
usual. While reviewing the process, staff raised questions as to why the service dates
cover the time period between the 21 st of the previous month to the 20th of the current
month. No explanation could be given for the unusual dates and staff discussed with
Trinity the effects of making a change.
As there are no adverse effects to making a billing change, staff is recommending that
service dates be changed from the current service period of the 21 st to the 20th to a
calendar service period covering the 1 st to the last day of each month. The change will
allow for less prorating when new management companies take over a property and will
also eliminate the need for prorating bills when rate changes go into effect.
The initial affect to North Richland Hills customers is that the September billing for
Commercial Garbage Accounts, approximately 565 accounts, will cover a 41 day period.
The service dates will go from the 21st of August to September 30th. This will result in a
slightly higher billing due to prorating for the extra ten days. The October bill will be back to
normal and will cover service dates from the 1 st to the 31 st of October. Staff is notifying
customers of the change with the mailing of the August bills.
Trinity Waste is requesting a change in the contract in paragraph 5.C.3. to change the
billing dates as described above. This amendment to the contract will also authorize the
Director of Finance to approve any future changes to billing procedures.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2003-07Q Staff recommends that the Trinit~
Waste Contract be amended to change the commercial garbage billing dates from the 20t
of each month to the last day of the month and authorize the Director of Finance to
approve any future changes in billing procedures.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number
Page 1 of
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-070
. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract to amend the Solid Waste
Contract to change the billing date for commercial garbage accounts, as the act and deed of
the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS
AND TRINITY WASTE SERVICES
ST ATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
The parties to this Agreement are the City of North Richland Hills, Texas ("CITY") and
Trinity Waste Services ("CONTRACTOR"), acting herein by and through their duly authorized
representatives for the purpose of amending a Contract dated February 1,2003, which provides the
terms and conditions under which CONTRACTOR will provide solid waste and recyclable waste
collection services.
Section 1: For and in consideration of the mutual agreements contemplated by this document,
the parties agree that Paragraph SC(3) ofthe Contract between the parties dated February 1,2003,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"c. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional and Multi-Family Char~es.
3. Customer Billing: CITY agrees to bill for all permanent and regularly scheduled
commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family customers served by the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR agrees to bill for temporary container service. CONTRACTOR will submit to the
CITY within two days following the end of each calendar month a detail and summary report for all
permanent and regularly scheduled customers for billing purposes. Detail and summary reports must
balance. CONTRACTOR will submit, for information purposes, a listing of the temporary container
services the CONTRACTOR billed, which includes customer name, address, service type and
charges. CITY further agrees to collect and remit all sales taxes to the appropriate governmental
authority.
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Section 2: The parties further agree that the Finance Director may agree to additional future
modifications to the Contract referred to herein in a document signed by both the Director of Finance
and a representative of Trinity Waste Services.
Agreement Amendment - Trinity Waste Services
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AGREED effective October 1,2003.
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
By:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney for City
By:
TRINITY WASTE SERVICES
Jim Lattimore, General Manager
Agreement Amendment - Trinity Waste Services
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance
Council Meeting Date: 09/08/2003
Subject: Contract Extension with Southwest General Services, Inc. Agenda Number:
For the Billing & Collection of EMS - Resolution # 2003 - 068
The City of North Richland Hills outsourced the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing and
collection function to Southwest General Services (SGS) in October 1999, The initial term of the
contract was for a period of thirty-six (36) months, beginning October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2002. The contract includes an option to renew for two (2) one- (1) year terms
under the same terms and conditions. On September 9,2002, the City exercised the option to
extend the contract for an additional year. The contract guaranteed SGS would achieve a 56%
collection rate on the gross amount billable or suffer a penalty of 25% of the current month's
commission fee. The commission fee paid to SGS is 10% of the gross amount collected. The
City allows six months from the transport month to achieve the 56% collection rate.
PU 2003-039
1. Prior to contracting the ambulance billing and collections function to SGS, the City's
collection rate was approximately 43%.
2. The City is currently experiencing an average collection rate of 68% of the gross amount
billed for transport months in fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002.
3. Based on an estimate of annual ambulance revenue, revenues for 2003 are anticipated to
be approximately $198,000 more than the estimated net revenues of providing this service
"in-house".
4. SGS provides the City with an invaluable source of knowledge and experience in the billing
and collection of EMS revenue and their staff maintains a highly professional relationship
with both the City's employees and the citizens who utilize this service.
5. In the current year, SGS has improved systems by utilizing on-line resources to locate more
patients through their skip tracing efforts. Also, SGS has been instrumental in suggesting
recent upgrades to our RAM software, allowing the City to capture the additional information
required in establishing medical necessity and getting more claims paid by Medicare.
Recommendation
To approve resolution # 2003 - 068 authorizing the city manager to exercise the contract
extension option for SGS to continue billing and collection of EMS for an additional year.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds AvallaDle
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003 - 068
. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract extension for the billing and
collection of EMS with Southwest General Services, Inc., as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
ATTEST:
. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/03
Subject: Award of Bid to Alexander's Landscape and Irrigation Agenda Number:
In the Amount of $111 ,488 for the 2003 & 2004 Tree Planting
Projects, Amend the FY 2003-04 CIP Budget and
Approve Resolution No. 2003-069
Formal bids were solicited for the 2003 & 2004 Tree Planting Projects Bid #03-1124. Six
(6) bids were received, and the results are outlined below.
PU 2003-040
Phillips Lawn Sprinkler
Alexander's Landscape and Irrigation
Sprinkle IN' Sprout
Coffey's Landscape Services
J & J Sprinkler and Landscape
Green Scaping
$92,705.00
$111,488.00
$132,918.00
$150,978.60
$151,911.00
$156,928.00
The specifications call for trees to be planted at Founders Park, Dick Faram Park, Legacy
Park, Clyde Zellers Park, Kay Granger Park at Mullendore Elementary School, J. B.
Sandlin Park and Linda Spurlock Park.
Funding for this project is available in the approved FY 2002-03 CIP Budget in the
Miscellaneous Park Development account and in the approved FY 2003-04 CI P Budget in
the Annual Tree Planting Project account. The two project accounts were combined and
bid as one project. The purpose for bidding one project was to take advantage of
economy of scale and to time the project so that all trees would be installed in September
and October after the first five parks included in the Neighborhood Park Initiative have
been completed.
Alexander's Landscape and Irrigation submitted the lowest most qualified bid in the
amount of $111 ,488. Though Phillips Lawn Sprinkler submitted the lowest bid, it does not
meet the specifications of the project.
In the FY 2002-03 CIP Budget, $80,000 is allocated for the 2003 Tree Planting Project,
and $150,000 is allocated in the Annual Tree Planting Project account in the FY 2003-04
CIP Budget for a $230,000 total project budget. Since the bid received was well under
budget, staff recommends that a second tree planting project be implemented in mid to
late winter, taking advantage of the savings.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number 125-0000-604.79-00
Sufficient F nds Available 03-09-23-029
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This project complies with City Council Goal #5 "enhancing the quality of life with quality
parks, open space and trail." It also can be referenced in City Council Goal #2 in "raising
the standards for landscaping and establishing community pride and identity."
Recommendation: To award the 2003 & 2004 Tree Planting Projects to Alexander's
Landscape and Irrigation in the amount of $111 ,488, to appropriately amend the FY 2002-
03 CIP Budget as shown on the attached CIP Revision Sheet and to approve Resolution
No. 2003-069 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
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RESOLUTION No. 2003-069
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS, that:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Alexander's
Landscape and Irrigation for the 2003 & 2004 Tree Planting Project and amend the FY
2002-03 CIP Budget as act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of September 2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
Miscellaneous Park Development
03-09-23-029
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION
This project provides for miscellaneous park improvements throughout the City to include the annual tree planting project, turf
establishmenUerosion control, brush removal, parking lot striping, and replacement of the Norich Park playground retaining
wall. The annual tree planting project continues our tree planting initiative by installing trees at various parks and medians and
rights-of-way throughout the City.
PROJECT STATUS Original 2003/2004 Original 2003/2004
Start Date Revision End Date Revision
Construction 10/2002 n/a 09/2003 12/2003
REVISION EXPLANATION
Expenditures for the annual tree planting project approved as a part of this account in the FY2002/03 CIP budget were not
included in the FY 2003/04 adopted budget. Therefore, this revision is necessary for Parks and Recreation to gain legal
expenditure authority for next fiscal year when the tree planting is scheduled to begin.
FINANCIAL DATA
Total
Funding Source Amount to 2003/2004 Remaining Project
Date Adopted Budget Cost
Prior Funding Allocations:
Parks & Recreation Sales Tax $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $225,000
Total $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $225,000
Project Expenditures
Engineering $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Land/Right-of-Way 0 0 $0 0 $0
Construction 96,206 0 $80,000 48,794 $225,000
Alexander's Landsca e
Total $96,206 $0 $80,000 $48,794 $225,000
IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET
Nominal impact is expected.
Impact
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 9/08/03
Subject: Award of Bid to Craig Olden, Inc. in the amount of Agenda Number: PW2003-013
$603,702.00 for Walker Branch Channel Improvements
including Calloway Branch Channel Improvements, Phase III (dredging)
The Walker Branch Channel Improvement Project is a 1994 Bond Program project. The
project consists of the stabilization of the sides of the existing channel with gabions. The
project begins at Harwood Road and ends approximately 1300 feet downstream.
The original construction budget for the project ($750,000) was based on reconstructing
the channel with a concrete channel liner. The Corps of Engineers (COE) reviewed the
project for 14 months and came back with the requirements of gabions instead of concrete.
The COE requirements have less of an impact to the "natural" channel and cost
considerably less than the concrete channel liner.
Also included with the Walker Branch Channel bid documents was another CIP drainage
project titled Calloway Branch Channel Improvements, Phase III. The Calloway Branch
Channel project consists of dredging a portion of the existing channel. The two projects
were bid together to take advantage of the "economy of scale".
On August 27,2003, bids were received for the Walker Branch/Calloway Branch project.
The bid was separated into a Base Bid (Walker Branch Channel Improvements) and an
Alternate Bid (Calloway Branch, Phase III). A total of four bids were received and the
totals are summarized below.
Base Bid Alternate Bid
(Walker Branch (Calloway Branch,
Contractor Channel Phase III - Dred in Total
Crai Olden, Inc. $ 378,589.00 $ 225,113.00 $603,702.00
Mark North
Erosion S stems $ 345,302.10 $ 294,696.50 $639,998.60
Site Concrete $ 316,552.10 $ 407,026,00 $723,578.10
Humphrey &
Morton $ 515,269,32 $ 334,400.00 $849,669.32
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number 20-50-04-6000/13-28-95-6000
Sufficient Funds Ävallable
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Craig Olden, Inc. was the low bidder for the project with a total bid of $603,702.00. Craig
Olden, Inc. is a well known and highly experienced contractor in gabion construction. This
company has previously completed several successful projects in North Richland Hills (i.e.,
Big Fossil Creek, Iron Horse Drainage, etc.).
Sufficient funds are available for this project.
Public Works also included another Alternate Bid to make emergency channel repairs to a
section of the Holiday West Channel. Since the Holiday West Channel was approved in
the 2003 Bond Program and is currently under design the bids were not shown. Removing
the alternate bids for the channel repairs did not change the ranking of the bidders. Craig
Olden, Inc. is the low bidder with or without the channel repair alternate.
Recommendation: To award the bid for the Walker Branch Channel Improvements
project, including the Calloway Branch Channel Improvements, Phase III (dredging) to
Craig Olden, Inc. in the amount of $603,702.00.
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/03
Subject: Consideration of a request from Winkleman & Associates Agenda Number: PS 2003-35
to Approve the Final Plat of UICI Drive Addition Located in the 6300 Block of Simmons Drive
(.80 acres)
Case Summary:
The purpose of this Final Plat is to provide a secondary means of access to the existing and
future UICI development located east of this site. This site will, in the future, be developed as
a campus setting for the UICI expansion. A preliminary plat for this site (ref. PS 2002-39) was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in November of last year. In December of
last year, the Council approved the applicant's request for a revision to the Thoroughfare Plan
in this vicinity (ref. PZ 2003-37 map). The roadway being platted with this final plat is part of
the approved Thoroughfare Plan revision. The applicant will construct 20' of the required
concrete paving on his side of the proposed roadway. An additional 4' shoulder will also be
provided in addition to the street pavement section.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all staff concerns have been addressed.
Current Zoning:
The site was rezoned (ref. PZ 2002-35) to "0-1" Office in January of this year.
Thoroughfare Plan:
This plat is for ROW dedication only. The proposed ROW runs eastward from Simmons Drive,
a 2-lane 70' R.O.W. commercial street (CS-70-40). The 35' R.O.W. dedication of UICI Drive is
a portion of a CS-70-40 commercial street based on the Thoroughfare Plan for this area as
revised in 2001 (ref. PZ 2001-34).
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail and neighborhood service uses for this vicinity. The
ROW being platted is consistent with a commercial street.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, August 21, 2003, recommended
approval of PS 2003-35 by a vote of 7-0.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Account Number
Sufficient Funds AvaIJaDle
Finance Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Recommendation:
To Approve PS 2003-35 the Final Plat of UICI Drive Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 6/9/03
Final Hearing: 9/08/03
Total Review Time: 13 weeks
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: UICI Drive
Final Plat, PS2003-35
Public Works has reviewed the Final Plat submitted to this office on July 18, 2003. All
of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the next
Planning and Zoning meeting agenda.
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Dave Green, Zoning Administrator
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PS 2003-35
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WINKLEMAN & ASSOCIATES TO
APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF UICI DRIVE ADDITION LOCATED IN THE
6300 BLOCK OF SIMMONS DRIVE (.800 ACRES).
APPROVED
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is a tract of land
for an expansion of the UICI campus facing Grapevine Highway. The road which
is on the Thoroughfare Plan does access Grapevine Highway. The Commission
has some questions for the applicant in terms of what the intent behind this
presentation is. Staff has presented a letter stating that all issues have been
addressed. Staff recommends approval.
Mike Clark, Winkleman & Associates, came forward.
Mr. Schopper stated concerns for the property owners to the south. Mr.
Schopper asked Mr. Clark if the property owners are aware of their responsibility
for bUilding the other half of the road.
Mr. Clark responded yes. A temporary construction agreement has been
executed to get a temporary construction easement. The property owner to the
south is fully aware that half of the road is on their tract.
. Mr. Schopper stated that once half the road is done, the second half will have to
begin. Is the property owner aware of this?
Mr. Clark answered yes, the property owner will have to complete 16-ft. out of
40-ft. In return for the construction easement and the joint agreements,
Winkleman & Associates is building more than half of the road.
Mr. Davis asked Mr. Clark if there was one owner to the south or two.
Mr. Clark responded one. Part of the tract is platted, the other half is not.
Mr. Davis asked Mr. Clark if he is willing to provide the construction easements
and joint agreements to staff before going to City Council. Mr. Clark stated yes.
Mr. Davis stated his concerns for approving a plat that does not meet subdivision
regulations. Mr. Clark asked in what way.
Mr. Davis pointed out an "L" piece of property that surrounds this road. Mr. Clark
stated yes, there is a preliminary plat. Mr. Davis asked if it was a final plat. Mr.
Clark answered no.
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Mr. Clark stated that a great deal of time was spent working on the preliminary
plat when the property was being looked at for purchasing and getting it rezoned.
This road way showed expanding the property line as part of that preliminary
plat. On the exit point, the fire lane goes all the way over to the current UICI
parking lot. It is designed to get people out and get them off that fire lane behind
the shopping center.
Mr. Davis stated that there is not a final plat of the property to the east and north
of this road.
Mr. Schopper stated that this is the first part of the plat.
Mr. Clark stated that the reason for this is to get the access out.
Mr. Davis asked if the access will touch the cul-de-sac. Mr. Clark responded yes.
The road will too continuously through, until the road is built and the cul-de-sac is
completed.
Ms. Cole asked Mr. Clark, once the cul-de-sac is completed, the fire lane will still
feed into the cul-de-sac. Mr. Clark answered yes.
Mr. Davis stated if the property to the east and the north is not platted, it is not a
replat. Only a portion is being platted of the preliminary.
Chairman Bowen called for a motion.
Richard Davis, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2003-
35 with the stipulation that the letter of temporary construction easement
or agreement with the property owner to the south is made available to
Staff prior to going to City Council. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 9/11/03
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider a Request from Rivercrown Agenda Number: PZ 2003-17
Investments for a Zoning Change from "R-2" Residential to "PD" Planned Development for "HC"
Heavy Commercial Uses Located in the 4800 Block of Susan Lee Lane (1.7354 acre approx.)
Ordinance No. 2735
Case Summary:
The applicant is proposing an expansion of the adjacent Huggins Honda Auto Dealership.
The applicant had previously requested approval of "HC" Heavy Commercial zoning (ref.
PZ 2003-03) on most of these same properties earlier this year. That request was
recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission but was denied by the
City Council. Council's comments at that time were that a request for "PD" zoning was
preferred since it would give the Staff, Commission and Council flexibility in modifying the
site plan as might be needed. This previous request involved 7 lots. The current request
has expanded to a total of 9 lots, all along Susan Lee Lane. The proposed use for this
new phase is for the storage of vehicles only. No buildings are proposed for this area.
Recent Platting and Zoning History: Last year the applicant received approval for an
initial expansion of the auto dealership along Susan Lee Lane and Loop 820 (Phase 1).
Permits have been issued to begin construction of this first phase of expansion.
Plat Status:
The applicant has submitted a replat which is currently being reviewed by staff. The ~Iat is
scheduled for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration on September 18t and
Council consideration on October 13th. The plat will be accompanied by a Developer's
Agreement between the City and Rivercrown concerning issues relating to the abandoning
of Susan Lee Lane, re-payment of street construction costs, and sewer replacement
maintenance.
Existing Land Use/Site Attributes:
In the last several months the applicant has cleared the residential structures off of theses
lots. The lots are currently vacant.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GOlRev.)
Operating Budget
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Account Number
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Thoroughfare Plan:
Last year the applicant received permission to close Susan Lee Lane in the vicinity of the
Phase I expansion of the auto dealership (ref. PZ 2002-12). The applicant's current
proposed site plan (Phase II) shifts the cul-de-sac termination of Susan Lee further north of
the previous location.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan recommends low-density residential uses for the area along
Susan Lee Lane. The proposed zoning/use is not consistent with this depiction. The Plan,
however, also recognizes the subject tract and surrounding areas as being situated within
a Strategic Planning Area identified as the Freeway Business District. In this area the
Plan encourages both the retention and expansion of existing businesses. To facilitate this,
the Plan suggests that the city investigate the potential long-term redevelopment for the
Richland Terrace Neighborhood. To that end, the Plan suggests that future transitions of
land uses along the Freeway encompass a minimum of 25 acres of land in order to avoid
or minimize curb cuts, provide for shared access and logical geographic development of
the area while avoiding piecemeal development patterns.
Adjacent Zoning/Land Use:
North: "R2" / Single family residence
East: "R2" / Single family residences
South: "C-2" / Vacant (area approved for expansion of dealership last year)
West: \ "C-2" / Huggins auto dealership
Building Design and Materials:
The proposed Phase II development does not include any structures. The entire site will
consist of vehicle inventory parking (approximately 182 spaces).
Access and Parking:
Access to this site will be through the Phase I development from the Loop 820 Service
Road via the vacated Susan Lee Lane ROW. The approved configuration of terminating
Susan Lee Lane into a cul-de-sac will be moved from its location in Phase I northward to a
similar location in Phase II. No access to the proposed parking area will be permitted from
the adjacent residential neighborhood through the Susan Lee cul-de-sac.
Landscaping and Screening:
A fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer is required along all exterior boundaries of the Phase II
site that are adjacent to residential zoning. In addition, a fifteen (15) foot landscape
setback is required along the Susan Lee frontages. The applicant has provided both the
required landscape buffer and setback according to these requirements. These buffers
and setbacks are consistent with that provided by the applicant in the Phase I Plan. Within
these setbacks/buffers the applicant has provided a minimum 3" caliper tree at 30'
intervals. This exceeds ordinance requirements with respect to tree spacing along street
frontages (1 tree per each 50'). In addition, the landscape plan proposes the placement of
two, three (3) gallon shrubs between each tree. These shrubs are not required by
ordinance.
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In addition to landscaping requirements, the applicant is required to provide a minimum 6'
masonry wall along all exterior boundaries that are adjacent to residential zoning. The site
plan notes a six (6) foot, thin-wall, masonry fence along the east and north boundaries of
this site. Brick columns are provided at approximately 10' intervals with concrete mow-strips
along the bottom of each panel. Those portions of the site that parallel the Susan Lee ROW
are provided with an ornamental metal fencing identical to the one approved in Phase I.
Brick columns are provided at approximately 30' intervals.
Signage and Lighting:
No signs are proposed by the Phase II Plan. Lighting consists of two, 400-watt lamps in a
shoebox fixture atop 25' tall standards. Light fixtures are located within the parking area,
landscape setback and buffers areas at approximately 85' intervals. A note on the plan face
states that fixtures will be shielded away from adjacent residential areas.
Variance Requests:
This request is characterized as a "RD" Redevelopment Planned Development. Under the
Zoning Ordinance guidelines for this type of PO request, deviations from lot and area
requirements, land uses, masonry requirements, parking, access, screening, landscaping,
accessory buildings, signs, lighting, and other requirements as the City Council may deem
appropriate may be requested. The following landscape requirement is not provided by the
plan and constitutes a variance request.
· The Landscape Ordinance requires parking lot landscaping in the form of one large tree
(planted on an island) per each 20 spaces. No parking space should be located more
than 1 00' from a tree/island. Although not noted by the plan, the applicant is requesting
a variance from this requirement as no parking lot landscaping is provided on the
submitted plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, August 21, 2003, recommended
approval of PZ 2003-17 by a vote of 7-0 subject to the following stipulation.
1) That an access gate be provided through the masonry screening wall along the
eastern boundary of the site where adjacent to residential uses/zoning. The
purpose of the gate is to provide the applicant access to maintenance a small
landscaped area (5') between the wall and adjacent property owner's fences.
The original site plan submitted by the applicant showed a 5' landscaped area between the
required masonry wall that separates the applicant's site from adjacent property owner's
fences along the eastern boundary of the site. Typically screening fences are placed along
the common property line or slightly inside the commercial use's property line. The reason
for this placement was due to a 10' sewer line easement which paralleled the eastern
boundary of this site (5' on Huggins property, 5' on adjacent residential property). The
screening wall was moved to prevent building the wall over the top of an existing sewer line.
The Commission spent a fair amount of time discussing this issue and felt that if the wall
was to be built as shown then it was critical to have access (by the applicant) to this small 5'
landscaped area for the purposes of maintenance. There was some discussion that the
existing sewer line was actually located on the residential side of the easement rather than
in the middle. The Commission felt that if such was the case then the applicant should
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move the wall to the common property line instead of 5' off as shown on the plans
submitted.
Following the Commission's hearing, staff and the applicant's engineer located the sewer
line on the residential side of the easement (in the back yard of the residences). Therefore
the applicant has moved the location of the screening wall to just inside the common
property line making the need for an access gate unnecessary.
Recommendation: To Approve Ordinance No. 2735.
Review Schedule:
Application: 5/23/03 Final Hearing: 9/11/03 Total Review Time: 15 weeks*
*This application was submitted between official application deadlines. Although staff began review of this
request immediately after the submittal, the request was not officially scheduled until the following deadline.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2735
ZONING CASE PZ 2003-17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND fiLLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A 1.73 ACRE TRACT
OF PROPERTY FROM R-2 (RESIDENTIAL) TO PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) FOR HC (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) ZONING;
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real
property owners within 200 feet ofthe property herein described at least 10 days
before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the
Planni~g and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone
change; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers
the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the
zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning
a 1.73 acre tract of land located in the 4800 Block of Susan Lee Lane and more
particularly described as Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, Block 4, and Lots 15, 16, 17, &
18, Block 5, RicWand Terrace Addition, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County,
Texas, from R-2 Residential to PD Planned Development for HC Heavy
Commercial zoning.
Section 2:
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance as amended ,hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two
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Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to
continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 3:
The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative
method of publication provided by law.
Section 4:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED on this 8th day of September, 2003.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Head
Or' ce No. 2735
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PZ 2003-17
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM RIVERCROWN
INVESTMENTS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R2" RESIDENTIAL TO
"PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR "HC" HEAVY COMMERCIAL
LOCATED IN THE 4800 BLOCK OF SUSAN LEE LANE (1.7354 ACRES).
APPROVED
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This a request for a
"PD" Planned Development located in the 4800 block of Susan Lee Lane. The
request is "PO" for "HC" Heavy Commercial Uses. The reason for this is the
applicant is looking at an expansion of the existing Huggins Honda Auto
Dealership. A "PO" request is open to potential changes that the Commission
and eventually the City Council may want to make to it. The property that the
Commission is looking at, earlier this year did what was called a straight zoning
change request. That means that the applicant was going straight from one
district to another. That request was for "HC" zoning, which the Commission
approved, but the City Council denied the request. Some of the discussion
concerning that denial was that City Council felt that a "PO" was a better zoning
to deal with this property than a straight zoning change. The reason a "PO" is a
better zoning, is because it gives the Commission and City Council the options to
make changes if necessary to the site design. Mr. Green pointed out the west
bound service road to 820 around the south boundary of the site. In this location
there is an existing Huggins Honda Dealership with Susan Lee running north and
south and Nancy Lane running north and south on both sides. What is being
proposed is an extension of the dealership in an orderly manner of Susan Lee
Lane. The original plan showed Susan Lee Lane terminating into a cul-de-sac at
a certain point, however more property is now available and the cul-de-sac is
now being shown further to the north. What are involved here, are nine
residential lots that are part of this particular request for a "PO". A couple of site
design issues are pointed out. The properties that are located to the east, off of
Nancy Lane, back up to this property. This is the meeting point between
properties on Nancy Lane and the properties facing Susan Lee. This is the
common line of where they meet. There is also another common line between
this proposal and adjacent residential on the north. This requires a certain
design feature to come forward. In the current ordinance a 6-ft. masonry wall
separating all non-residential uses from existing residential uses. A 15-ft.
landscape buffer is also required to separate those areas as well. Within that
landscape buffer a number of trees from the City's species list in the Tree
Preservation Ordinance must be placed approximately on 30-ft. centers. Both of
these items place a landscape buffer and screen along the exterior barrier. Also
included in the landscape plan is a line of shrubs in the same area. One thing
that needs to be pointed out is a 6-ft. thin wall, masonry fence along the
boundaries. Along the cul-de-sac and the frontage area, is an ornamental steel
fence with brick or masonry columns every 20-ft. to 30-ft. The solid masonry wall
will have a mow strip under it with a gap at the bottom to allow drainage from one
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lot to another, which will be placed on the exterior boundaries of the project. The
photometric plan shows the exterior lighting of the site with a 20-ft. taillight
standard. All the light standards in this project are going to 400 watt bulbs. The
lights seen adjacent to residential areas will be shielded or hooded so that the
lights do not bleed over into the residential areas. This does not apply to the
lights that are located in the storage or display areas for the automobiles.
Once again, this is called a redevelopment "PO". In this situation, residential
property that has been used for many years is being taken and redeveloped as
Commercial. The applicant may ask for any number of variances from any
number of regulations that the City may have. The landscaping that was seen
around the exterior boundary is consistent with the current City regulations, in
terms of separating commercial and residential properties and lessening the
impact. One other requirement that the City does have is tree islands every 20
parking spaces. The applicant has chosen not to do that. Staff would like to
make that part of the discussion, that approval of this plan does include a request
for a variance from that requirement. The applicant is present if the Commission
has any questions.
Mr. Schopper stated that all of the landscaping, fencing, lighting, and cul-de-sac
is something the Commission has already approved previously, however, now it
is further north at this point. Nothing else has changed. Mr. Green agreed.
Ms. Cole stated that before there were no tree islands, however the site plan was
a bit smaller before. Ms. Cole asked Mr. Green if the light fixtures on the north
are similar to what was looked at before. Mr. Green responded yes. When the
Phase 1 plan came through, Commission made a motion that the lights on the
exterior boundary be lowered, but when the site plan went to City Council, the
height of the lights went back up.
Mr. Schopper stated that is also when the wrought iron fence in the cul-de-sac
was added.
Mr. Green stated that was a feature that was added by City Council, so there
wouldn't be a solid masonry wall. City Council felt, visually speaking, an
omamental fence with landscaping behind it would be a better feature.
Ms. Cole stated that the lights, landscaping, and the bulk of that on the north are
all behind the fence. Mr. Green agreed.
Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Green about the screening wall profile. On the
eastem edge of Phase 2, Mr. Bowen pointed out green space outside the wall
and wondered who would be responsible for maintaining it and how would
anyone be able to access it.
Mr. Green responded that the applicant would be responsible for maintaining it
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common line and then the landscaping is placed interior to that. However, in this
situation, the landscaping will be done first, then the wall.
Chairman Bowen pointed out the green space and continued to wonder how the
applicant was going to access it. The only access seen is through private
property .
Mr. Green suggested that the applicant answer Mr. Bowen's question.
Ms. Cole stated that the north section of Phase 1 goes to the property line and
then it cuts back in. Ms. Cole asked Mr. Green if the placement of the fence
arbitrary. Mr. Green answered that in the ordinance the fence is usually placed
on the common property line. Inside of that point is where the 15-ft. landscaping.
It is not unusual in a "PO" to see variations of that. However, that is not how the
ordinance is intended.
Mr. Schopper stated that at the north where the screening wall is, all the
landscaping will be inside the fence. That would look nice with the wrought iron,
but not the masonry. That is a waste of effort.
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Mr. Green stated that is a concept with some argument. What is the most
powerful thing that can be done in between dissimilar uses? It comes down to
looking at trees or a wall. For most cities, the screening wall will come up first
followed by the interior landscaping. The landscaping isn't so much to look at,
but it offers mitigation in terms of wind, noise, smoke, and smell. It acts as a
filtering devise for anything that leaves that property.
Mr. Davis stated that there will be a brick wall with 6-ft. to 8-ft. of grass, and the
fences of lots 17, 18, 19, and 20.
Mr. Green agreed that there will be a gap. In the past, an area like this becomes
problem areas due to a maintenance feature.
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing.
Ernie Hedgcoth, engineer for the property, came forward. Mr. Hedgcoth stated
that the applicant would like to place the wall on the property line. There is as-ft.
easement back there. Staff recommended the wall be placed back there due to
the sewer line. There is a sewer line back there that runs along the back of the
lots on Nancy Lane.
Chairman Bowen pointed out that if the applicant moves the wall back 5-ft. the
applicant would be losing around 300-ft.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated that the applicant would like to meet with Public Works in
order to design the wall and miss the sewer line with the columns. Hopefully the
. sewer line is in the middle. The wall will be located a foot or two off the property
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line anyway, due to the columns being 2 x 2. Those will be set 6-in. to a foot off
the property line.
Chairman Bowen stated that would make more sense, because there is no
access to that property otherwise.
Mr. Davis asked if the applicant moves the wall to the east, will the landscaping
still be interior to the wall. Mr. Hedgcoth responded yes. Mr. Davis stated that
no one likes to look at plain walls. With the cost of the sewer line, the applicant
may be able to do some offsets in between some panels. Mr. Hedgcoth agreed.
Mr. Davis asked Mr. Hedgcoth if the applicant would be opposed to having the
"PD" approved with the change that the retaining wall along the east line be
moved to the eastern limits of the property and working with the staff to locate
and miss the sewer line as much as possible. Mr. Hedgcoth responded that
would be fine.
Lance Barton, Assistant Director of Public Works, came forward. Mr. Barton
stated that jogging the fence around is not an issue. Mr. Barton is concerned
about the sanitary sewer back there. With this type of fence having masonry
columns and ornamental iron, it makes it difficult to get back there and make
repairs if necessary. Mr. Barton is even more concerned with this sewer, due to
the age. There is a real chance in the near future that maintenance will be
required. For this reason, Public Works is requesting that the fence be placed
away from the sewer.
Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Barton if the entire 5-ft. was necessary. Mr. Barton
responded yes. A backhoe needs to be able to get in there.
Mr. Schopper asked if the fence is moved back 5-ft. does the area have to be
landscaped to the east or can it be left open. Mr. Barton responded that the
resident's fences are right on the property line.
Chairman Bowen added that there is still 5-ft. that doesn't have access for
maintaining.
Mr. Barton stated that Public Works is concerned that the masonry wall be
installed in such a manner that Public Works has access to the sanitary sewer
without having to move any panels.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated that there are two to three different possibilities to do the
columns. The fence can have solid panels or just single brick.
Ms. Cole suggested that the fence have a small opening or a gate for access.
Mr. Nehring asked if the fence can be left the way it was designed.
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Chairman Bowen responded that the neighbors would complain about the lack of
maintenance.
Mr. Nehring suggested that the backyards be extended.
Mr. Barton agreed, but from a Public Works point of view, the columns need to
be placed back. If the line is offset to the east, there would be a little more room
to maneuver. The chances are though the lines are centered in the 10-ft.
easement. When a whole is being dug down to a sewer 6-ft. or more, the whole
gets to be a big whole fast and maneuvering room is needed. The outriggers on
a backhoe can stretch out up to 6-ft. on the sides.
Mr. Davis stated that the bottom line is a gate is needed for access in order to
maintain.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated that this is the same basic plan that was approved
previously. The only change is the zoning from commercial to "PO". The lights
will be directed away from the property and hooded.
Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Hedgcoth asked about the wrought iron placed on
the east side of Susan Lee and how far will it extend.
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Mr. Hedgcoth responded that it will continue along around the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Davis asked if a gate will be placed in the cul-de-sac for security purposes.
Mr. Hedgcoth responded that the Staff preferred not to have a gate.
Mr. Davis recommends a gate be placed for security reasons.
Mr. Schopper stated that the reasoning may be that Staff didn't want there to be
access into the residential neighborhood from a commercial property.
Ms. Cole added that there is wrought iron all the way across there.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated that the applicant has submitted a replat for this item to
include both of the lots into one single plat. The applicant has also requested
that the public right-of-way for Susan Lee be abandoned.
Ms. Cole asked with the approval of Phase 1 being so much further south it was
understandable not to have landscaping throughout the parking, but with the
move all the way up, what is the intent for not putting any landscaping throughout
that section.
Ron Huggins, the applicant, came forward. Mr. Huggins believes with the
. amount of landscaping the runs around the perimeter both up the east and north
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property lines, it is still a fairly limited size piece of property. In regards to the
tree islands, tree sap, birds and cars don't get along very well.
Mr. Sapp asked Mr. Huggins in regards to the parking spaces, are the spaces
are for inventory or public parking.
Mr. Huggins responded that the parking would be for inventory.
Mr. Sapp explained that makes a difference. If it was public access in and out,
landscaping would make sense.
Mr. Huggins explained that in regards to the gate, City Council did not want a
gate in the cul-de-sac and did want the screening wall on the property line with
the landscaping on the inside for maintenance purposes. Having a 5-ft. area
back there to run a mower straight down will be somewhat chaotic. In order to
maintain that property correctly, the sewer access in there creates a difficult
situation especially with a masonry wall. Mr. Huggins asked the Commission if it
would be possible to put up a decorative wooden fence for about 300-ft.
Chairman Bowen answered no.
Ms. Cole asked Mr. Huggins if the wall could be moved further in west and give
Public Works more maintenance room with landscaping all along the east.
Mr. Huggins answered that currently there is enough room right now from the
landscaping to landscaping to have a drive-thru lane and parking on each side. If
it is encroached any further in on that it will not make the parking function at all.
Ms. Cole stated that the landscaping and fence would only be switched. Nothing
else would change.
Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Barton what it would cost to put in a new 6-in. PCD
sewer line along there? Mr. Davis responded at $30.00 a foot with 300-ft. would
cost $9,000.00.
Mr. Barton responded that even with the new PCD sewer line, Public Works
would still not want the fence on top of the line.
Mr. Davis stated that he understood, but it would minimize the need for that. Mr.
Davis asked what it would cost for 6-in. iron caste pipes. That would never have
to be replaced or repaired. The City would be looking at $9,000 to $12,000. The
City has funds for maintenance on sewer lines.
Mr. Barton stated that it is beyond the main as well. There are issues with
laterals coming in through the side. The lots that back up to Nancy, sewer to the
west and would be connected to the main. Even with a new main there would
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still be old laterals, unless they got replaced up to the houses. This still leaves
open the potential for maintenance which would have to occur at the main.
Mr. Davis believes that Mr. Barton is clouding the water with the lateral issue on
those houses that front on Nancy. Their sewer taps go west to that back fault
line. If a new sewer line is replaced, new taps will also be installed. Whatever
happens from there to the house Public Works cannot control anyway.
Mr. Nehring explained even if a new line is put in, there will still need to be room
for maintenance.
Mr. Sapp asked if the fence was wooden and placed on the property line, what
issues would that alleviate for Public Works? Mr. Barton responded that a
wooden fence is easier to take down and replace after the repairs. The panels
can be placed aside and then placed back. It is much less complex than having
cast, masonry columns in place that would have to be removed and then redo
the brick work once the repairs were done.
Mr. Sapp stated that in this case the wooden fence would serve as the backyard
barrier to the present residence and there would be a landscape buffer inside of
that.
Mr. Barton stated that would be correct if a wooden fence was allowed.
Ordinance states that a masonry type wall is required between a commercial
element and a residential.
Mr. Schopper stated that he respects what Mr. Barton is stating about the utilities
and he understands that Mr. Barton is trying to not make this a problem for
someone down the road.
Chairman Bowen expressed that a wooden fence is out of the question. The
fence needs to remain masonry as the ordinance states whether it is moved back
5-ft. or not and figure out a way the area can be maintained.
Mr. Huggins stated that is fine. Also, based on what was just discussed in
regards to replacing the pipes and the masonry wall, Mr. Huggins stated he
would have to see some money figures and would entertain that has a solution.
Mr. Davis stated theoretically the wall could be built on the property line, replace
270-ft. of sewer, it could be moved all the way over to the edge of the east. What
are the chances of a leak or the break being right where the footing is.
Sonny Graham, 4805 Nancy Lane, came forward. Mr. Graham stated that the
sewer line is about 5-ft. into the residential backyard, 20-ft. down.
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Mr. Huggins stated that if it is set inside on the east side of that then it shouldn't
affect being able to put the masonry wall on the property line.
Mr. Davis suggested that Staff research some of the records or other repairs and
find out if the sewer really is on the eastern limits of that. Mr. Davis respects that
Mr. Barton is doing what he is suppose to be doing. The site plan as seen here
today is fine, but create an access by gate. However, if the easement line is
found on the eastern limits and City Council says move it over, there is nothing
more the Commission can do. The Commission can approve the site plan as it is
stating that if the wall is capable of being moved over to the property line, then it
should be.
Mr. Schopper stated that when a masonry wall is built on an easement, the
applicant is doing it at their own risk.
Gilberto Tijerino, 4817 Susan Lee, came forward. Mr. Tijerino stated that he is
not opposed to what Mr. Huggins is doing for Huggins Honda, Mr. Tijerino is
opposed to the way Mr. Huggins is doing it. Mr. Huggins bought many homes on
the street with three houses remaining. Mr. Huggins approached Mr. Tijerino for
the purchase of his home. Mr. Tijerino stated that he would sell his home for
$87,000. Mr. Tijerino was offered $62,000 by Mr. Huggins. Mr. Tijerino is
opposed to the way Mr. Huggins is conducting business and believes it is unfair.
Mr. Tijerino is also opposed to the Commission for allowing it to happen.
Ms. Cole asked Mr. Green about Five Star Ford. Ms. Cole wanted to know if the
Commission added islands and landscaping to the expansion of the parking lot
that was not for inventory of vehicles.
Mr. Green answered that a portion of the expansion had to do with used vehicles,
then there was the parking lot. That was an area where an automobile was
taken in for work.
Ms. Cole stated that the landscape was increased.
Mr. Schopper stated that the difference here is the landscape is behind the
building not in front of the building.
Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Richard Davis, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PZ 2003-17
as submitted with the following two notes. The masonry wall along the
eastern side of Phase 2, have a gate access to maintain the lights and
landscape area as submitted. If it is physically possible to relocate the
brick wall on the property line, this Commission has no objection to that.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: PZ 2003-17
Rivercrown Investments
4800, 4801, 4804, 4805, 4808, 4809, 4812, 4813, and 4816 Susan
Lee Lane a.k.a. Lots 9-13, Block 4 and Lots 15-18, Block 5
Richland Terrace Addition
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200
feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public Hearina:
A public hearing is being held to consider a request from Rivercrown Investments to rezone
the above property from "R-2" Residential to "PO" Planned Development for "HC" Heavy
· Commercial uses. The applicant is proposing to expand the adjacent Huggins Honda
Automobile Dealership into this site. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of this request.
Public Hearina Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates:
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Time:
Location:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above
request, please contact:
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Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone(817)427~OO
Fax (817)427-6303
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 9/11/03
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider a Request from QuikTrip Agenda Number: PZ 2002-27R1
Corporation for a Revision to an Approved Site Plan Located in the 6300 Block of Davis
Boulevard (2.44 acres) - Ordinance No. 2736
Case Summary:
The applicant received a Special Use Permit (SUP) approval for a convenience store with
24-pump gasoline facility in January of this year. As part of that approval, a site plan for
the development was also approved. The applicant is now requesting several revisions to
the plan. Any changes to the approved plan require re-approval.
Plat Status:
The Final Plat for Q.T. 855 Addition (ref. PS 2003-27 R1) was approved by the Council in
June. The plat has been filed with Tarrant County.
Existing Land Use/Site Attributes:
The site is vacant with only grass as vegetation. The site exhibits a gentle slope rising
from the Davis/Mid-Cities Boulevard intersection upwards toward the southwest.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan was effectively revised with the approval of the SUP in January
to permit automotive-related uses.
Adjacent Zoning/Land Use:
North: C-1/ Vacant
East: C-1/ Walgreen's Drug Store
South: C-1/ Vacant
West: C-1 / Vacant
Proposed Plan Revisions
The applicant intends to pursue building the development as originally approved by
Council at some time in the future. In the interim, the following revisions are requested
due to budgetary issues.
Finance Review
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· Building Design/Access/Parking: The approved plan included a rear parking area
(17 spaces), access lane and rear entry door to the building (portion facing Mid-Cities
Boulevard). The revised plan removes the cross-access lane from the adjacent lot to
the west, the rear parking spaces and the rear entry public doorway.
· Gasoline Pumps: The adopted plan indicated a total of 24 pumps under the canopy
in front of the convenience store building. The revised plan reduces the total initial
number of pumps from 24 to 20.
· Landscaping: Although no landscape revisions have been requested by the
applicant, staff would like to note that although the applicant is proposing to remove
several building elements from the rear of the store (facing Mid-Cities Boulevard)
landscaping as approved by the original plan is still required along the Mid-Cities
frontage of this lot.
· Signage: Revisions to signage include removal of one QuikTrip wall sign and logo
sign from the rear of the building (facing Mid-Cities Boulevard). One logo sign will
remain on the rear of the building. This sign was part of the approved plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, August 21, 2003,
recommended approval of PS 2002-27R1 by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve Ordinance No. 2736 approving the revised site plan for QuikTrip.
Review Schedule:
Application: 6/25/03
Final Hearing: 9/11/03
Total Review Time: 10 weeks
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ORDINANCE NO. 2736
ZONING CASE PZ 2002-27Rl
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
BY REVISING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN ON
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the owner of property located in the 6300 Block of Davis Boulevard, containing
approximately 2.44 acres ofland, has filed an application to revise the existing
"PD" Planned Development site plan on said property; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the
zone change; and,
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all requirements of Chapter 211 of the Local
Government Code, and all other laws dealing with notice, publication and
procedural requirements for the rezoning of the property; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by adopting
the revised site plan for that property containing approximately 2.44 acres of
land, located in the 6300 Block of Davis Boulevard, being all of Lot 1, Block
A, Q.T. 855 Addition, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, as
set forth on the revised site plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A."
Section 2:
The zoning districts as herein established have been made in accordance with
a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the community.
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Section 8:
The official zoning map, ofthe City of North Richland Hills is hereby amended
and the City Secretary is hereafter directed to revise the zoning map to reflect
the amendments as set forth above.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable and,
if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by the final judgment or decree
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any ofthe
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections ofthis ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the city council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
All rights and remedies ofthe City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved
as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances affecting health
and safety which have accrued at the time ofthe effective date of this ordinance;
and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and
criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not
be affected by this ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by
the courts.
Any person, £inn or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof tined in
an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any
such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation
and punishable hereunder.
The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative
method of publication provided by law.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2003.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM QUIKTRIP
CORPORATION FOR A REIVISION TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN
LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
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Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. Earlier this year this
was an SUP on behalf of QuikTrip Corporation. This property was approved for
an SUP was going to be a convenient store with 24 gasoline pumps. This is
located at the intersection of Davis Boulevard going north and Mid-Cities running
east and west. The applicant is proposing some temporary reductions. At this
time QuikTrip would like to build 20 gasoline pumps. On the back side there was
going to be a public entrance with 17 parking spaces and a paving area to grant
as a cross access easement to the adjacent lot to the west with an access point
on to Mid-Cities Boulevard. QuikTrip has decided to scale back and build less
than what was originally proposed. On the rear of the building the logo sign with
a QuikTrip sign has also been eliminated. The City Attorney believes this was
something that needed to go back through for approval. The potential is always
there for additional items in the future if QuikTrip decides to add on. There is
landscaping from the original plan that follows the all the frontage along Mid-
Cities. That will still have to be done. The original landscape plan is still
approved. This may offer some form of vegetation along this street that would
screen a certain amount of the rear portion of the building. The applicant's
engineer is present if the Commission has any questions.
Mr. Nehring asked Mr. Green if something needs to be said in the motion
regarding the screening. Mr. Green responded no.
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing.
Walt McMennamy, engineer for the applicant, came forward. Mr. McMennamy
stated that the landscaping along Mid-Cities is going to stay. The drives will stay
in the original positions with the exception that the cement will not be poured to
the drive further to the west on Mid-Cities. The integrity of the building will not
change either. QuikTrip will construct the building with the thought in mind that
later on the back door will be added. The drive and concrete going to the west
will at some point will be put in. With the alleviation of some of the problems and
traffic issues that are occurring at that intersection with the stacking that is
occurring, QuikTrip believes that a thru lane will improve the stacking issues.
Ms. Cole asked Mr. McMennamy about the west elevation. Did the west side
also have a window? Mr. McMennamy answered that the rear entry door, the
QuikTrip sign, and logo will be taken out until further notice.
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logo sign.
Ms. Cole stated that it was going to be a long brick wall.
Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Brenda Cole, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PZ
2002-27R1. The motion carried unanimously (7-0
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: PZ 2002-27R1
QuikTrip Corporation
6300 Block of Davis Boulevard (Southwest Corner of Davis
Boulevard and Mid-Cities Boulevard) a.k.a. Lot 1, Block A Q.T.
855 Addition
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200
feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public HearinQ:
A public hearing is being held to consider a request from QuikTrip Corporation to revise the
approved site plan for a QuikTrip Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store at this
. location. The applicant is proposing site and building access changes and reducing the
number of proposed gasoline pumps. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of this request.
Public HearinQ Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates:
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCil CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RlCHLAND HillS, TEXAS
Time:
Location:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above
request, please contact:
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Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone(817)427~300
Fax(817)427~303
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Remco Realty Inc
700 N. Pearl St Ste 2400
Dallas, TX 75201-2832
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Union
7800 White Settlement Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76108-1903
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8150 N Central Expwy Ste 1515
Dallas, TX 75206
-Piedmont NRH Partners
3400 Carlisle St Ste 445
Dallas, TX 75204-1270
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/2003
Subject: Contract Authorizing Pass-ThrouQh State Grant Agreement Agenda Number: GN 2003-109
for NETS
A contract proposal between North Richland Hills and the Texas Department of
Transportation has been, received providing for the continuation of State funding for the
Northeast Transportation Service (NETS). The City is acting as a pass-through conduit for
the grant funds. No City funding is required to administer the contract.
NETS provides on-call transportation service to the elderly and disabled in many cities in
northeast Tarrant County. The primary focus of the service is to provide transportation to
places of employment and medical appointments. The contract for the grant agreement
becomes effective September 1, 2003, or as soon as it is executed, and expires August
31, 2004. This contract does not effect the City's budgeted participation in the NETS
program.
Recommendation
To authorize the contract allowing the City to act as pass through until August 31, 2004.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev,)
Operating Budget
Other
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Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Budget Director
Finance Director
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/2003
Subject: Appointment to the Northeast Transportation Services
Urban Transit District Board of Directors
Agenda Number: GN 2003-110
In September of last year the City Council approved Resolution No. 2002-077 authorizing
an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom
City, Hurst and Keller to establish the Northeast Transportation Services Urban Transit
District (NETSUTD). Per the Interlocal Agreement, the City Manager of each of the
participating cities was appointed to serve on the NETSUTD Board of Directors to oversee
operations of the Northeast Transportation Services. The Interlocal Agreement and the
NETSUTD by-laws state that for the first year the City Manager would serve on the Board
of Directors, and after the first year the City Council of each participating City would
appoint a staff member or an elected official to serve as its voting member. The first year
of the NETSUTD ends September 30, 2003, as such it is time to appoint a new member to
the NETSUTD Board
As you are aware, the NETSUTD Board of Directors recently completely an open
procurement process to select a transportation provider. As a result of this process the
Board of Directors selected the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to provide this service
in cooperation with the American Red Cross. This will be a new transportation service
provider for NETS, which is an opportunity for improvement to this service that will offer
some new challenges in the coming fiscal year. This in mind, staff is recommending that
the City Council appoint the City Manager or his designee as North Richland Hills'
representative on the NETSUTD Board of Directors for fiscal year 2003/2004 in order to
provide continuity to the board in its second year as the NETUTD enters into a contract
with the new service provider.
Recommendation
Appoint the City Manager or his designee to the NETSUTD Board of Directors, term to
expire September 30, 2004.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Department Head Signature
Budget Director
Finance Director
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 9/8/03
Subject: Approval of New Committee Members to the Youth Agenda Number: GN 2003-111
Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (Y AC) has started its year with the first meeting in August.
There are 6 returning members to the Y AC that are completing the 2nd year of their 2 year term.
These members are:
Paul Dorasil
Kendra Newton
Emily Killough
Bethany Walden
Ginnie Ball
Danielle Hamilton
Richland High School Senior
Birdville High School Senior
Birdville High School Senior
Birdville High School Senior
Richland High School Junior
Richland High School Senior
The following new members are recommended for appointment to a one-year term:
Tanya Healy
Jake Fields
Richland High School Senior
Birdville High School Senior
The Youth Advisory Committee by-laws specify that 10 members are to be appointed for a two-
year term and 6 members are to be appointed for a one-year term for a total of 16 members. In
addition, among those 10 members appointed to a two-year term, there can be no more than 3
members from anyone high school.
The returning members and new appointments are in accordance with the by-laws and bring the
total number of YAC members to 8, leaving 4 two-year positions and 4 one-year positions to be
filled. The Y AC's number one goal right now is recruitment. We will bring forward new
appointments to fill the board over the next couple of months.
Recommendation: Approve the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations for new
committee members for 2003-2004.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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Department: Economic Development
Council Meeting Date: 8/22/03
Subject: Consider Replacement Appointment to the
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Agenda Number:GN 2003-112
CASE SUMMARY:
Terry Willey, one of the original members of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee is no longer employed by North Hills Mall. Since the members represent the
business community and come from small and large employers in service/office,
manufacturing, retail, medical, banking, new car dealers, entertainment/tourism,
commercial brokers and developers it seemed appropriate to replace Mr. Willey with
another representative from North Hills Mall. Laurie Dunlop, who has been employed by
the mall for the last twenty years is currently the mall manager and has been asked to step
in as the Economic Development Committee representative from the mall.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends replacing Terry Willey with the current mall manager, Laurie
Dunlop to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Her term with the Committee
will expire August 2004.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number
Sufficient Funds A varIable
Department Head Signature
Finance Director
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Economic Development Advisory Committee
Advísor~ Commíttee Members
NAME. 5USINE.SS FHONE. & FAX TERM EXFRIES
Torry 'J'Jilley Manager Phone 589-2236 August 2004
Laurie Dunlop North Hills Mall Fax 284-9730
(Entertainment/Large 7624 Grapevine
Retail) Highway
NRH, TX. 76180
Janet Golightly Owner Phone 656-9780 August 2005
(Small Retail) Golightly's Gallery Fax 485-9762
5505 Davis Blvd.
NRH, TX. 76180
Jim Makens Owner Phone 571-4114 August 2005
(Commercial Broker) The Makens Company Fax 540-1583
2300 Airport Freeway,
Suite 230
Bedford, TX. 76022
Randy Moresi CEO Phone 255-1100 August 2004
(Medical) North Hills Hospital Fax 255-1991
4401 Booth Calloway
Road
NRH, TX. 76180
Phil Myhra Exec. VP-UICI Phone 255-3100 August 2005
(Large Service) 9151 Grapevine Hwy Fax 255-8380
NRH, TX 76180
Dan Quinto Developer Phone 410-5710 August 2004
(Developer) HomeTown N RH Fax 410-5757
1111 S. Main St. #111
Grapevine, TX 76051
Mike Rigby President Phone 656-0038 August 2005
(Financial Institution) Liberty Bank Fax 498-6424
5801 Davis Blvd
NRH, TX 76180
Linda Timmons President Phone 498-3200 August 2004
(Manufacturer) Bates Container, Inc. Fax 428-0779
6433 Davis Blvd.
NRH, TX 76180
Alan Young Owner Phone 589-3300 August 2005
(New Car Dealership) Alan Young Buick Fax 589-3324
7724 N.E. Loop 820
NRH, TX 76180
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Department: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 09/08/03
Subject: Approve the Installation of a Traffic Signal at the
Intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield
Road & Declaring all Existing Traffic Control Devices
Official - Ordinance No. 2738
Agenda Number:
PW 2003-014
The traffic volume has increased substantially at the North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield
Road intersection. A traffic signal has always been planned for this intersection with the
future North Tarrant Parkway (NTP) Widening project. However, since the NTP project is
still several years away from construction, staff is requesting the authority to install a
temporary traffic signal at this intersection. Public Works has the materials and supplies
on hand to install a tempory signal light at this location. The traffic signal will have three
timing plans (P.M. Peak, A.M. Peak, and Off Peak) and will improve the traffic congestion
at the intersection.
Staff also believes that improving the flow of traffic and reducing the delays at this
intersection will reduce the "cut through" traffic in the Brandonwood subdivision.
Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2738.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 2738
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE NORTH RlCHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, ORDINANCES AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VIII
EST ABLISHING AS OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ALL
CURRENTLY EXISTING SIGNS, SIGNALS OR DEVICES, INCLUDING
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING A NEW
SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY AND
SMITHFIELD ROAD.
WHEREAS, Sections 541.2001 and 542.202, TEX. TRANSP. CODE, provide that
municipalities may regulate traffic through the use oftraffic control devices and
Section 541.304, TEX. TRANSP. CODE, defines such devices as those erected by
a public body or officer having jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to document the fact that all currently existing traffic
control devices are duly authorized and to authorize a traffic control signal at
the intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield Road; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT Chapter 16 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by adding thereto a new Article VITI, Traffic Control Devices, which
shall read as follows:
"ARTICLE VIII. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.
Section 16-100. Defined.
Traffic control devices are hereby defined as a sign, signal, marking or device that is
used to regulate, warn or guide traffic. The term includes a traffic control signal which is a
manual, electric or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed.
Section 16-101. Current devices authorized.
All traffic control devices located on public streets ofthe City of North Richland Hills,
Texas, on September 1,2003, are hereby declared authorized as official traffic control devices.
Section 16-102. North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield Road.
An official traffic control signal is authorized and directed to be installed at the
intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield Road."
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AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
Passed on the 8th day of September, 2003.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Head
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
epartment: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 9/8/03
Subject: Authorize City ManaQer to Sign Appropriate Documents Agenda Number: PU 2003~41
to Purchase Land in Area of Rufe Snow north of Mid-Cities Boulevard
- Resolution No. 2003-071
Over the last year staff has discussed acquiring land in this area with the City Council. We
will be presenting the details to you in closed session.
Recommendation:
To approve Resolution No. 2003-071 authorizing the City Manager to sign documents and
purchase land in the area of Rufe Snow north of Mid Cities Boulevard.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-071
WHEREAS, the City council desires to authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract for land acquisition authorizing payment of contract price.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Manager of the City of North Richland Hills is authorized to
execute the agreement for acquisition of a parcel of land located in the
area of Rufe Snow north of Mid-Cities Boulevard and authorizing payment
of the contract price.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED on the 8th day of September, 2003.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Greg :..Assistant City Manager
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Announcements and Information
September 8, 2003
Announcements-Mavor Pro Tem Tolbert
The Philharmonic Winds will be performing at the NRH Library as part of
the MasterWorks Series. The concert will be held on Tuesday, September
9th. The performance is free and begins at 7:00 p.m.
Join us at the Trinitv Trash Bash on Saturday, September 13. Volunteers
are needed for this community litter cleanup. Keep NRH Beautiful will
supply registered volunteers with gloves, trash bags, patches for scouts,
lunch and entertainment! Call 817-427-6650.
Information
AUQust13
Critter Connection
North H ills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things
they do.
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Phyl Baloga, Secretary, Economic Development Department - A note
was received from a neighboring city business thanking Baloga for being
courteous and accommodating when she provided the information he
requested.