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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2002-03-25 Agendas CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA MARCH 25, 2002 - 6:00 PM For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820. NUMBER 1. IR 2002-043 I R 2002-042 I R 2002-045 5. IR 2002-044 03/25/02 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 ITEM Discuss Items from Regular March 25, 2002 City Council Meetin 5 Minutes Discuss Adoption of International Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes 10 Minutes A enda Item No.'s 6d- Discuss Joint Cable Franchise Renewal with Consortium of Cities 5 Minutes rovement Plan 20 Minutes poSTED e, /ô.a.f D ðJ ACTION TAKEN DatE' 4'. (j () t' VV\ Time ~, <Xity Seçretary 1\. ~~ ~.~~ By CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MARCH 25, 2002 - 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 Invocation - 2. Smithfield Elementary Shelly Stevens, Principal Pledge - 3. Smithfield Elementary Shelly Stevens, Principal 4. Special Presentations Proclamation American Cancer Society - Sandra Durbin, Volunteer and Cancer Survivor American Red Cross - Anita Foster Great American Cleanup - Debbie York, Environmental Resource Coordinator Certificate of Appreciation Adopt-A-Highway Service (along Grapevine Highway) - Elizabeth Anderson of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tarrant County ColleÇJe 03/25/02 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda 6. Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting February 25, 2002 b. Minutes of the City Council Meeting February 25, 2002 GN 2002-019 c. Consider Closing a Portion of an Undeveloped Street and Authorizing its Conveyance along with an Unused Parcel of Land - Ordinance No. 2613 GN 2002-020 d. Consider Adoption of 2000 International Plumbing Code - Ordinance No. 2610 GN 2002-021 e. Consider Adoption of 2000 International Mechanical Code - Ordinance No. 2611 GN 2002-022 f. Consider Adoption of 2000 International Fuel Gas Code - Ordinance No. 2607 GN 2002-023 g. Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation - Resolution No. 2002-013 GN 2002-024 h. Property Tax Exemption of Certain Defined Travel Trailers - Ordinance No. 2614 PU 2002-005 i. Authorize Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mercedes - Resolution No. 2002- 014 PU 2002-006 J. Award Bid for Annual Uniform Cleaning Contract to Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners -Resolution No. 2002-015 PU 2002-007 k. Authorize Contract Extension for Police Department Uniforms with Direct Action Uniforms - Resolution No. 2002-016 03/25/02 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 6. Consent Agenda Cont'd PU 2002-008 I. Authorize Contract Extension for Traffic Materials with Roadrunner Traffic Supply and Vulcan Signs - Resolution No. 2002-017 PU 2002-009 m. Award Bid for 2002 Interior Renovation Project to Ed Parker, Inc. in the Amount of $58,750 PU 2002-010 n. Award Bid for 2002 Light Fixture Replacement Project to Cable Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $74,900 PU 2002-011 o. Award Bid for 2002 Flooring Replacement Project to Par Flooring in the Amount of $74,740 PU 2002-012 p. Award Annual Microcomputer Hardware Contract to OMTEX - Resolution No. 2002-020 28th Year Community Development Block 7. GN 2002-027 Grant Program Public Hearinq 28th Year (2001/2002) Community 8. GN 2002-028 Development Block Grant Program - Resolution No. 2002-012 Resolution Suspending TXU Gas Rate 9. GN 2002-029 Increase Filinq - Resolution No. 2002-011 Consider Adoption of Ordinance Creating 10. GN 2002-025 Economic Development Program for Making Grants to Stimulate Business Activity - Ordinance No. 2612 Consider Economic Incentive Agreement for 11. GN 2002-026 New Construction by UICI Consideration of a request by Mike Miller for 12. PS 2002-05 the approval of the Final Plat of Lot 8R, Block 1 Odell Addition located at 7921 Odell Street 03/25/02 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 13. PZ 2002-02 Public hearing to consider an appeal of a request by Western Rim Investment Advisors, Inc. for a zoning change and ordinance consideration from R-7-MF Multi-family, C-1 Commercial and 1-2 Medium Industrial on 43.906 acres to PD Planned Development for 27.034 acres of single family uses and 16.872 acres of multi-family uses and site plan approval in the 6800-6900 block of Mid-Cities Boulevard - Ordinance No. 2615 (Denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their February 14,2002 Meeting) Approve City/Developer Agreement with 14. PW 2002-003 Summit Bank for a portion of Shady Grove Road - Resolution No. 2002-018 15. a) Citizens Presentation b) I nformation and Reports 16. Adjournment 03/25/02 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5 POSTED '""l ô /-að. ( 6 ~ Date \·t 06 \p rV1 Time ~·¿t0~J.~ ~ INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002-043 "- "\ ~. ~ -T March 19,2002 Discussion of Adoption of International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code The City of North Richland Hills is in the process of adopting the International Building Codes. On December 17, 2001 the City Council adopted the 2000 International Residential Code, 2002 NRH Supplemental Development Code, 1999 National Electrical "Code and the 2002 Fee Schedule. The Technical Code Review Committee has been meeting the last couple of months to review the International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes. This seven member ad hoc committee has been very helpful to staff in reviewing code changes. The new Building Official, David Pendley and Mark Alexander, the Chairman of the Technical Code Review Committee will be present at the Council Briefing to explain the proposed code adoptions regarding Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes and answer any questions. Staff will be bringing back the final International Codes including the 2000 Building Code, Energy Conservation Code and Fire Code at the June 10 City Council meeting. ~in)~ John Pitstick Development Director '- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS TECHNICAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER LIST Mark Alexander K. B. ALEXANDER & CO. 4709 Old Denton Road Fort Worth, TX 76117 Mark@kbalexander.com Mralex11 @aol.com 817 -788-9533 817-788-8705 Fax Joe Crane JOE CRANE ELECTRIC, INC. 8908 Thornmeadow Court North Richland Hills, TX 76180 817-416-2062 817-416-9065 Fax Jim Lackey 7725 Chasewood Drive North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Jlackey@ci.irvinq,tx.us 972-880-9877 Bill Manning 7308 Tipperary Court North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Wman n inq@multatech.com 817-877-5571 Lynn Motheral STONEGATE CONSTRUCTION 2223 Handley-Ederville Road Fort Worth, TX 76118 Stoneqat@fIash.net 817 -589-8599 Gary Rademacher SHW ARCHITECTS 9001 Airport Freeway, Suite 570 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 GI rad emach er@shwqrouP.com 817-281-0720 Lloyd Robinson 6748 Victoria Avenue North Richland Hills, TX 76180 817 -980-2905 INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002- 042 ~ Date: T Subject: March 25, 2002 Discuss Joint Cable Franchise Renewal with Consortium of Cities As you may recall, North Richland Hills is part of a consortium of cities served by Charter Communications. Other cities that are members of this consortium are Fort Worth, Hurst, Keller, Denton, Southlake, Watauga, Haltom City, Burleson Trophy Club, and Benbrook. When the cable company transferred to Charter Communications in 1999, this consortium worked together with outside legal counsel to negotiate a mutual transfer agreement. In doing so, the consortium was able to negotiate provisions in the contract that were very beneficial to all cities involved including more stringent customer service standards and significant liquidated damages. " A few of these cities have franchises that expire in the next year or two, and are starting the process of renewing their franchise agreements. Although the North Richland Hills cable franchise does not expire until January 2007, several cities are interested in entering into the renewal process now, with the entire consortium, in an effort to retain some of the benefits we were able to negotiate in the transfer document and to save costs on franchise renewal. , Friday March 8th, members of the consortium met with representatives from Charter's local office as well as representatives from their headquarters in St. Louis. Charter representatives were agreeable to entering into the franchise renewal process with all of the cities as a consortium. Some of the benefits of entering into this process as a group rather than as individual cities are: -/ Enhanced bargaining power -/ Lower costs than renewing on our own because the total cost is shared among all cities based on population. With the current consortium and population figures, North Richland Hills would only pay 6% of the total cost. -/ Advantages of negotiating with a large city such as Fort Worth -/ All cities will receive the same terms with the ability for special provisions in each city if necessary The consortium would utilize the services of John Pestle of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and Howlett in this renewal process. Mr. Pestle and his firm are experts on legal issues with regard to cable services and cable franchises. This is the same legal counsel that the consortium used during the transfer of the system in 1999. Staff is asking for Council consensus to proceed and begin the franchise renewal process with Mr. Pestle and the consortium of cities served by Charter. Respectfully Submitted, I~~' t Paulette Hartman . Administrative Assistant to the City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAÑD HillS, TEXAS ". '.) INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 02-045 ~ Date: .~ Subject: March 25, 2002 Long Range Capital Improvement Plan Toward the end of last year we communicated to City Council the need to start the process of selecting a committee to review the future long-range Capital Improvement needs for North Richland Hills. One of the first steps toward this will be to select a process or method for nominating citizens to the committee. This committee will be charged with: 1. To review the city's draft proposal of essential long term capital projects for the next 5 to 7 years (such as, streets, transportation and public facilities) and confirming the need, financing, and completeness of this project. 2. To offer any suggestions, ideas, or reactions that will refine this program to best meet our community's needs, mindful of economic issues. 3. To complete this mode and report to the City Council by November 11, 2002 4. To determine the appropriate level and source of funding. 5. Following the completion of this review, to lend support as core members of a citizen support group for this bond election. Recommended Process It is suggested that Council appoint a 20 member Citizen Capital Improvements Study Committee. This would consist of 16 citizens residing in various parts of the city and four (4) current advisory board chairmen. Each City Council member would nominate at least two individuals. It is recommended that these individuals reside in the various quadrants of the city. City staff will also suggest names of citizens that have been instrumental in past elections. South quadrant: Middle quadrant: North quadrant: Far North quadrant: Area south of 820 820 North to Mid-Cities Mid Cites to Starnes Starnes to city limits Also keep in mind the need to maintain diversity with respect to job categories and professions. Some suggestions for categories of the individuals in addition to neighborhood residents are as follows: · Small business owner - has business in NRH · Small business owner - business not located in NRH · Large business owner or employee · Professional - teacher, public safety employee, instructor, accountant, etc. · Executive/Manager - key manager at a national or regional company, Bank president or officer · Retired , · Community Leader - an individual active in the chamber, civic organization or 1 charitable foundation · Former city board representative. or active citizen in past elections. i.e. '94 Bond ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HilLS, TEXAS 2 program, CCD initial and reauthorization election '- This is just a sampling of categories and is not meant to be all-inclusive. The main emphasis should be on a diverse and well-balanced committee that can effectively represent the community. . The board chairs from the following Council appointed boards are also recommended to serve on the committee: Planning and Zoning Commission, Park and Recreation Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and Library Board. Nominations of citizens could be sent to staff within the next two weeks and a list be compiled for an upcoming Council meeting for selection of the committee. From past experience in studying capital needs of the city, we believe it is imperative that the citizen committee be representative of the £irt. Careful thoUQht and selection should be qiven in order to have a wide ranQe of professions, styles, interests, as well as Qender and aQe diversity. All citizens on the committee shall be residents of North Richland Hills. Once the City Council agrees on a process, it is recommended that this committee be formed through a resolution, which explains the committee structure, objective, mission and estimated length of service. It is estimated that the committee will meet over a period of 4 to 6 months with a final report due to City Council no later than Monday, November 11, 2002. The election would be held "-- in January 2003. (The election could be held sooner, however with anticipated summer travel and our budget process it may be necessary to consider the election in January 2003.) This would be one of the uniform election dates. Typically, fall and January are the best dates to conduct a city bond election. It is recommended that the committee select its own Chairperson and Vice-Chair as well as the ability to appoint sub-committees consisting of other members of the citizen committee. One of the sub-committees we anticipate to be formed would be a Finance committee to closely analyze and examine the city's financial ability to debt service a dollar range of projects. The remainder of the committee will closely review all capital request and determine priorities, needs for the community. Furthermore, it should be recommended that the chair or vice chair provide regular updates as to the committee's progress. City staff will be seeking Council direction on Monday, March 25th regarding a selection process for the Citizen Advisory Committee. If this process is acceptable, a Citizen Capital Improvements Study Committee could be approved by a resolution in April, and citizens could be appointed as this time to this ad hoc committee. ',- ReSpectfullYð~ ~nir\ghfl.m City Manager INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002-044 .~ Date: March 25, 2002 T Subject: Report on Updates in Animal Services Division The Animal Services Division has recently undertaken an update to the organization to better reflect their Mission Statement: Four R's: Rescue 11 Return ~ Rehorne 11 Reduce The Animal Shelter Board discussed ways to update the image of the organization and came up with the following: ~ Rename the Animal Services Division to the: Humane Division 11 Rename the Animal Services Officers to become: Humane Officers ~ Change the uniform from black BDU's to: Khaki Pants with the navy or gray Polo Shirts ~ Adjust the design of the logo used on vehicles to include the : NRH logo and use this design on the shirts The changes are designed to reinforce the image of the organization as one committed to reducing the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals while protecting the public and animals in North Richland Hills. The above changes will be made with little to no impact on the Animal Services budget. The change to the new uniform will add no additional cost, as replacement- clothing allowance is sufficient in current budget. The logo was adjusted at no cost, the design created and donated to the Division by Dalan Walker of Park and Recreation Department. Such items as letterhead and brochures will be changes as we deplete current stock and purchase with budgeted funds. Pam Burney, Environmen \ [ ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HillS. TEXAS .§pecial Presentations Proclamation: Presenter: Recipient: Proclamation: Presenter: Recipient: Proclamation: Presenter: Recipient: Colon Cancer Awareness Month Mayor and Council Sandra Durbin, Volunteer and Cancer Survivor Red Cross Month Mayor and Council Anita Foster, Chief Development Officer Great American Clean Up Mayor and Council Debbie York, NRH Environmental Services Coordinator This event is being held on April 6th in Northeast Tarrant County. Residents can volunteer to help clean up an area of NE Tarrant County. Individuals can call Debbie York if they are interested in volunteering. Certificate of Appreciation: Recipient: Elizabeth Anderson of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tarrant County College Debbie York, Environmental Services For their years of Adopt-A-Highway Service (along Grapevine Highway). Presenter: Reason: FYI: Sally Proffitt with Tarrant County College will be attending again with her Business Leadership Class. 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Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Paulette Hartman John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Karen Bostic Debbie Durko City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Director of Development Public Information Director Finance Director Public Works Director Budget Director Deputy Court Clerk ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.9 (PS 2001-02) - Mayor Pro NAN FROM REGULAR Tem Mitchell asked for clarification regarding FEBRUARY 25, the correction of the street name to Windhaven 2002 CITY Road. Staff advised that that revision had been COUNCIL AGENDA made. Agenda Item No. 6e (GN 2002-015) - Mr. Vick NAN pointed out to Council that on page 12 of the federal legislative program the last three sentences had been added to reflect previous discussion by the Council supporting legislation that will insure all states receive their share of funding. Pre Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 2 DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 15 (PZ 2002-03) - Mayor Pro NAN FROM REGULAR Tem Mitchell questioned if the request had been FEBRUARY 25, previously considered. Staff advised that it had 2002 CITY previously been submitted for consideration as a COUNCIL MEETING planned development. The previous request (Continued) was denied by Council. IR 2002-029 Ms. Karen Bostic briefed the Council on the KAREN B. CONSIDER legislative background that changed the PROPERTY TAX property tax exemption of travel trailers. Voters EXEMPTION OF approved on November 6,2001 an amendment CERTAIN DEFINED to the Texas Constitution to provide for the TRAVEL TRAILERS taxation and local option exemption of certain defined travel trailers. The new legislation defines a travel trailer as a house trailer-type vehicle or a camper trailer that is less than 400 square feet in area and is designed primarily for use as temporary living quarters. Travel trailers that meet the above criteria will be taxable unless the city adopts a resolution or ordinance to exempt such personal property. After a brief discussion by Council, the consensus was to place an item on the next agenda to consider adopting a property tax exemption for travel trailers as defined in Section 11.142 of the Tax Code. Councilman Trevino present at 5:57 p.m. IR 2002-026 Mr. Cunningham summarized the status of the NAN UPDATE ON council goals and action items. Councilman STATUS OF Whitson commented that because several of the COUNCIL GOALS & items had to be placed on hold, Council would ACTION ITEMS need to take this into consideration at their next goal work session as additional items are set so as not to overwhelm Staff. IR 2002-034 Council discussed whether to reschedule the PATRICIA H. DISCUSS MARCH March 11 Council meeting to March 18 or to 11 CITY COUNCIL cancel the meeting. Several Council Members MEETING will be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. which conflicts with the March 11 City Council meeting. The consensus of the Council was to cancel the March 11, 2002 Council meeting. .- ·'-__~_""'''·_~_~~·'_.__._~~'__'__._'''''''M___~__ Pre Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 3 IR 2002-027 The City Manager reviewed with Council LJC/PAULETTE H. DISCUSS DATE possible dates for this year's Goal Setting Work FOR GOAL Session. After discussion, consensus of the SETTING WORK Council was for the goal setting work session to SESSION & be held on September 12, 13 and 14. The City GOVERNANCE Manager clarified that there had been recent SESSION discussion on having the session on a Thursday evening and all day Friday rather than Friday and Saturday as has been done in the past. Final consensus of the Council was to hold the work session on Thursday evening, September 12 and Friday all day, September 13. Council did not discuss setting a half-day session on governance. IR 2002-028 Ms. Paulette Hartman explained to Council that PAULETTE H. DETERMINA TION in response to a petition filed by Charter OF EFFECTIVE Communications with the Federal COMPETITION BY Communications Commission (FCC) for the THE FCC AND Determination of Effective Competition in North CHARTER Richland Hills, the FCC has granted an Effective COMMUNICA TION'S Competition order. As a result, effective UPCOMING RATE competition does exist in North Richland Hills INCREASE and the City no longer has the authority to regulate basic cable rates. Charter has notified the City that their rates will be increasing effective March 16, 2002. Council was advised that since the FCC determined that effective competition to cable service does exist, the City no longer has the authority to regulate basic cable rates as in the past, but under the existing franchise retains the right to regulate customer service standards. Staff will continue to monitor customer service. IR 2002-036 TEA-21 Mr. Mike Curtis briefed the Council on North MIKE C. PROPOSED Central Texas Council of Government's PROJECTS (2nd issuance of Second Call for Projects to be CALL) partially funded with federal funds from the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Staffs recommendations for the top 4 transportation projects are: 1) North Tarrant Parkway (Davis Blvd. To Whitley Road); 2) Grapevine Highway Widening (Bedford Euless Road to Precinct Line Road); 3) Davis II Boulevard at Mid-Cities Boulevard (intersection ,.~, ..,~. .~.._~.~~--~-,.,--_.,..,._...~~..~.~._--~-- Pre Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 4 only); and 4) Davis Boulevard Grass Medians (Maplewood Drive to Precinct Line Road). Staff will proceed with submitting the above 4 projects for TEA-21 funding. EXECUTIVE Mayor Scoma announced at 6:30 p.m. that the NAN SESSION & Council would adjourn to Executive Session for ADJOURNMENT personnel matters under Government Code Section 551.074, Municipal Court Clerk, and deliberation regarding real property under Government Code Section 551.072, land acquisition for parks. Mayor Scoma announced at 6:43 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - FEBRUARY 25,2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order February 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Girl Scout Troop 1262 gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1262 led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, accepted a certificate on behalf of the citizens of North Richland Hills for their contribution of donated funds. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 2 PROCLAMATION FOR SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK Mayor Scoma presented Chief Jones with a proclamation proclaiming the week of March 3 - 9 as "Severe Weather Awareness Week". CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 Ms. Beverly Queen, Chairperson of the Professional Development Committee Finance Officers Association of Texas, presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city. Mr. Larry Koonce accepted the certificate on behalf of the city. Mr. Koonce recognized Ms. Jackie Theriot, Accounting Manager, and the accounting staff for their efforts. Mr. Koonce presented a certificate to Ms. Theriot and her staff. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 2002 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 12, 2002 C. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, ~002 D. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2002 E. GN 2002-015 CONSIDER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 2002 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM F. GN 2002-018 CONSIDER REVISION OF BUILDING CODE FEES TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CORRECTED BUILDING CODE TABLES - ORDINANCE NO. 2606 City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 3 G. PU 2002-003 AWARD BID FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE TRUCK TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,654 H. PU 2002-004 AUTHORIZE LEASE/PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATION RECORDING EQUIPMENT FROM DICTAPHONE THROUGH THE H-GAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHEll MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCilWOMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. GN 2002-017 ACTION ON ANY MATTER LISTED UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION - MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised council he recommended nomination of Ms. Debbie Durko to Municipal Court Clerk. COUNCilMAN METTS MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHEll TO APPOINT DEBBIE DURKO AS MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. GN 2002-016 PRESENTATION OF 2000-2001 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCEPT REPORT APPROVED Mr. Koonce and Mr. Terry Kile of the independent audit firm of Deloitte and Touche presented the results of the 2000-2001 Annual Financial Report. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2000-2001 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT AS PRESENTED. COUNCilMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 4 9. PS 2001-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHN M. MALONEY FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MALONEY ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7100 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Maloney was present to answer questions from council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. COUNCilMAN TOLBERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCilWOMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE PS 2001-02. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 2002-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MARK LONG FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 LONG ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Mark Long was available to answer questions from council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to staff and engineering comments. COUNCilMAN TREVINO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCilMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE PS 2002- 06. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PS 2002-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ALAMO CUSTOM BUILDERS INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 22R, BLOCK 1 RICHFIELD AT THE PARKS ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7708 CHANDLER ROAD) APPROVED City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 5 Mr. Delbert Stembridge, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Stembridge advised council that he was the engineer on the original subdivision of Richfield at the Parks. Mr. Stembridge advised council at the time the developer obtained the land to develop it was thought that the approximately 150 foot strip on the southeast corner belonged to Lone Star Gas. It was later determined that the bank did own the property when the developer bought the property. There is no need for the land and the bank would like to deed the property to the lot owner. The lot owner is requesting the replat to incorporate the property into his lot. Mr. Pitstick advised council the purpose of this plat is to remove a 7.5 utility easement situated near the center of the lot and relocate it closer to the eastern boundary to create a more effective lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following stipulation that the screening wall be extended to the channel. Councilman Tolbert verified that the sidewalk would be extended to the channel. Mr. Pitstick advised council that both the screening wall and sidewalk would be extended to the channel. COUNCilMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-09 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE FENCE AND SIDEWALK BE EXTENDED TO THE CHANNEL. COUNCilMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PS 2002-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE HOUSE OF GRACE CHURCH (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Wayne Flores, representing applicant, advised council that there are a few items of concern with the plat. The House of Grace Church is requesting the following: - to extend the water line across Lot 1 at this time only, and extend across Lot 2 later in the future when it develops, or if the property to the north develops first and the city deems it necessary extend the line at that time. reimbursement for the off-site sanitary sewer line and or consideration of impact and inspection fees. The House of Grace Church believes that if the park (located to the east of their property), would have been developed by a private developer the City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 6 developer would have been required to extend sanitary sewer to the upstream properties. The Church wants to know what allowances can be made. In particular the church is requesting something in writing that states when the property to south develops and ties into that sanitary sewer that they pay for their front footage costs. Request that they dedicate the easement for the detention pond, but build the pond to only handle the phase 1 development, and as they develop in the future the pond would be extended and enlarged. Mr. Flores informed council that the House of Grace Church would be willing to sign any agreement for the above mentioned stipulations. Council advised Mr. Flores that they were not in favor of renegotiating the final plat. Council informed Mr. Flores that the issues raised by the House of Grace Church should have been brought before staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Flores if applicant wished to move forward with plat or if they wanted to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Flores advised council that he was informed of the concerns today. Mr. Flores wanted to know if they could move forward with the covenants if the plat is approved. Mr. Pitstick advised council the preliminary plat came forward on October 25, 2001. The applicant had platted a larger lot, and the only issue at that time was the park road that extends into the park. Staff sees that park road could become a city street at some time. Applicant is requesting a detention pond and they have worked with the Parks Department for drainage and off-site extension of the property. The property is heavily wooded and the applicant has shown that they are trying to preserve some of the trees along that area. The applicant is trying to preserve trees along the frontage of Park Road (detention pond area). The Planning and Zoning Commission heard request and they recommended approval with the stipulation that a note be added on the plat face stating that no ingress/egress to the adjacent Park Road will be permitted without city approval. Mr. Pitstick pointed out the requirement of the 30-day rule to council. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the plat on February 14, 2002. Mr. Curtis informed council that initially when Public Works reviewed the subdivision the plan was to final plat both Lots 1 and 2. The Public Works Department reviewed the plat based on the request and made the recommendation that the utilities be extended as outlined in the ordinance. Mr. Curtis informed council that he received a call from a representative from the church that they were receiving bids and became conscious of the costs and wanted to know what options were available to them. Mr. Curtis' response to the request were: City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 7 - Water Line (8 inch) The City is requiring an 8-inch water line around the site that needs to be extended along the east property line to the north end of the site. The city ordinance requires that the water and all utilities be extended to the northern section of both platted lots. Mr. Curtis informed council that after the church got estimates they were trying to figure out options in reducing the cost. The church came back with the request to extend the water line to the north corner of Lot 1. The church is willing to sign a covenant or agreement stating that they will extend it further north to the north end of Lot 2 at the time that either the City requests that extension or whenever development north of Lot 2 develops. Mr. Curtis advised council that typically staff would have a covenant, at least a draft that they would present to council for a request of this nature. Off-Site Sanitary Sewer The city ordinance requires that the church a non-residential to design and install a minimum of an 8-inch sanitary sewer. The 8-inch sanitary sewer will be adjacent to undeveloped property located south of the park access road and the church has made the request that they are putting in a line that the undeveloped property will be able to connect to in the future. The church wanted to know if the city had a way of collecting a type of pro-rata charge for any future development. Mr. Curtis informed the church that the city no longer follows the pro-rata, which was changed by the state legislature, and the city now follows the impact fee. The laws dictate how the impact fees are paid. Mr. Curtis said based on the impact fee and the City's impact fee study there isn't anything proposed in that section that would allow for reimbursement. The church is required to put in an 8-inch line and no impact fee is eligible to be reimbursed for that line. Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Curtis to explain as to when the city enters into development agreements. Mr. Curtis advised council that the city has had various agreements where the City has elected to let it be a city/developer contract, and the City has agreed to participate in a certain portion of contract. Mr. Curtis advised council that he would have to defer to the City Attorney if the City can enter into an agreement where someone connects to the line the city can collect money, as Mr. Curtis is not certain of that type of agreement. Detention Pond Mr. Curtis said that currently the City is working on a detention pond ordinance. The development did come forward before the ordinance was outlined and a draft brought before council. Mr. Curtis said that the design of the detention pond does meet the design requirements of the proposed ordinance. There were a couple of exceptions for landscaping and the size of the detention pond. Currently the pond is designed to carry the developed City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 8 run-off from Lots 1 & 2. The church is trying to find a way to cut costs and their option is to reduce the size of the detention pond. Mr. Curtis believes a reasonable request would be for the church to build the pond to fully handle Lot 1 and then build the pond to handle the undeveloped flow from Lot 2 at this time. When Lot 2 is developed the church would make additional improvements to the pond. Mr. Curtis advised council if they would like additional landscaping around the pond they will have to consider taken action tonight. Councilwoman Johnson asked when the church believed they would develop Lot 2. Mr. Flores advised council that the church is looking at 5 years. Mr. Flores let council know that the House of Grace Church did not want to hold up the plat tonight, and they do not want the request tabled or denied. The church wanted to bring the issues forward for council for their consideration of possibly entering into a covenant at a later time. Mr. Pitstick advised council there might be one way if only Lot 1 was platted. If council approved the plat of Lot 1 the applicant would not be required to extend the water line north of Lot 1, and the detention pond would only have to built for Lot 1. Mr. Curtis included that the detention pond would have to include the run-off from Lot 2. Councilman Tolbert asked the applicant if they would have a problem with council only approving the plat of Lot 1. Mr. Flores advised council that the applicant did not have a problem with platting Lot 1. Councilman Tolbert also asked if the council had to do something with the 7.5 easement. Mr. Curtis advised council that the easement would not be needed if Lot 2 is not going to be platted. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Flores if applicant would have a problem with landscaping the detention pond. Mr. Flores advised council that the applicant did not have a problem with landscaping. Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Curtis to address if the City would be negatively affected by approving the plat for Lot 1. Mr. Curtis advised if council moves forward to approve Lot 1 and not approve final plat Lot 2 the City would need separate easement documents for the access easement. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 9 The terms for design and changes to the utilities can be worked out with the construction plans. Mr. Curtis does not see any major concerns in terms of the plat. The engineers will have to go back to the drawing board for the detention pond and they will have to revise their utility plan to show the new length for the water line. Mr. Curtis needs applicant to provide the access easement and make the changes to the construction plans. Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Staples if the council should deny Lot 2. Mr. Staples advised not to deny Lot 2, but to approve Lot 2 and require that applicant resubmit the plat as it is finally to be recorded, which would only be of Lot 1. Mr. Flores said if council chooses to approve Lot 1, in addition to dedicating by separate easements the access easement, the applicant can dedicate the 7.S-foot utility easement and water line easement. Mr. Curtis asked for a point of clarification regarding the drainage. Mr. Curtis believes it would be reasonable if Lot 1 is approved as final plat and the detention pond be sized to carry all of Lot 1 fully developed and whatever part of Lot 2 that gets to it as undeveloped. Mr. Norwood commented that the access easement line up Bursey Road and there not be an offset with the access from the church. COUNCilMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-03 FOR FINAl PLAT ON LOT 1 SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT SUBMITTING A REVISED FINAL PLAT THAT CONTAINS THE AGREEMENTS REQUIRED FOR LOT 2 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ACCESS EASEMENT THAT WOULD LINE UP WITH BURSEY ROAD AS COMMENTED BY STAFF; AND THAT THE DETENTION POND ON LOT 1 BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE FLOW FOR LOT 1 AS DEVELOPED AND LOT 2 IN ITS UNDEVELOPED STATE; AND SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF THE DEVELOPER AGREEMENT TO BRING FORWARD All OF THE CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DETENTION/RETENTION POND. COUNCilMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION. COUNCilMAN TREVINO SUGGESTED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT WHEN LOT 2 IS PLATTED THE FEES FOR PLATTING BE WAIVED. COUNCilMAN TOLBERT ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT AND COUNCilMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 10 13. PZ 2002-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE HOUSE OF GRACE CHURCH (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Mike McAdams, representing applicant, summarized item and was available to answer council questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommends that the applicant try to salvage as many trees on the frontage of park road and the adjacency on the Park Road. COUNCilMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-06 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WITH THE ADDITION THAT THE APPLICANT TRY TO SAVE AS MANY NATURAL TREES ADJACENT TO THE PARK FRONTAGE ROAD AND PROPERTY LINE THAT FRONT PARK. COUNCilMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. PZ 2001-19 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY KAE SO KO FOR AZONING CHANGE ON .81 ACRES FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR ALL LR LOCAL RETAIL USES PLUS A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH ACCESSORY GASOLINE SALES AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2596 (TABLED AT THE JANUARY 14, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mr. Ko was available to answer council questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised council that staff did take request back to the Planning and Zoning Commission as requested by council. Mr. Pitstick informed council that the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that Mr. Ko had shown a good faith effort to revise his site plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission suggested the following comments: 1. The dumpster should be screened with masonry materials as required by city codes. 2. Along the west side of the building, a 6' masonry wall should be constructed from the Glenview Drive property line back to the existing building. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 11 3. All existing wood fences along the remaining west and north property lines will be replaced with new wood fencing. Mr. Ko has addressed the comments in his attached site plan with the exception of a new fence along the north property line. Mr. Ko also indicated that he would replace and reconstruct the existing pavement on site. Mr. Pitstick informed council that monument sign meets the setback and square footage requirements, but does not have masonry enclosure. Upon review with the City Attorney if council chooses to approve staff would recommend that applicant resubmit the site plan showing a masonry enclosure. Council asked about the northern property line fence. Mr. Ko informed council that the northern fence was recently put in by the apartment owner. COUNCilWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2001-19, ORDINANCE No. 2596 WITH THE PROVISION OF THE RE-SUBMITTAl OF THE PLAN SHOWING THE MASONRY ENCLOSURE OF THE SIGN. COUNCilMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. PZ 2002-03 APPEAL HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY TRAC-WASH ENTERPRISES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR A SELF-SERVE CAR WASH FACILITY (LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW) {DENIED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT THEIR JANUARY 24 MEETING} - ORDINANCE NO. 2605 DENIED Mr. Craig Wallendorf, representing applicant, summarized his appeal to the council. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Barbara Lee Cogdale spoke in favor. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. COUNCilWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCilMAN TOLBERT TO DENY PZ 2002- 03, ORDINANCE No. 2605. City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 12 Motion to deny carried 6-1; with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for denial and Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell voting against. 16. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Announcements The City is currently accepting 2001 Volunteer of the Year applications. The volunteer selected must have performed volunteer service in Tarrant County and be a resident of North Richland Hills. The deadline for nominations is March 8. To nominate someone, call Paulette Hartman at 817-427 -6015. To Celebrate Library Lover's Month, the NRH Public Library is sponsoring a contest: What I Love About My Library. Library patrons can come by the Library during the month of February and fill out a form with a few sentences on what you love about NRH Library and place it in the appropriate box located at the Adult and Children's Reference Desks. Prizes will be Barnes and Noble Gift Certificates. One will be drawn from the adult entries, one drawn from the children's entries and one chosen by Library Staff as their favorite! Come by the Library today and let us know what you love about NRH Library. The Library is located at 6720 NE Loop 820. Call 817- 427 -6800 for further information. In honor of Black History Month, the NRH Library will display photos from Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell's pictures taken during her three trips to Africa. Her timeless images of tribes, endangered and exotic animals, interesting landscapes and other views of life in Africa will give you a captured view of this continent. This exhibit will be on display in the NRH Library from February 1-28th. For further information, call the Library at 817-427-6814 Information March 2 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 817 -427 -6570 March 2 City Council Minutes February 25, 2002 Page 13 Kids Swap Meet Recreation Center March 9 Mid Cities Circuit Tournament Richland Tennis Center 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:04 pm. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary "~' CITY ðF NORTH RICHLANb HILLS "-_J Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 03/25/02 \ ',,-- \-- Subject: Consider ClosinQ a Portion of an Undeveloped Street and Agenda Number: GN- 2002-019 Authorizing its Conveyance along with an unused parcel of land- Ordinance No. 2613. A replat entitled Richland T efface Addition has been submitted by Maplewood Baptist Church (see attached drawings). The plat combines .three lots into one to remove internal platted lot lines. The church can add additional land to their property by the abandonment of a 50' X 120' strip .of previously dedicated right-of-way for the extension of Roberta Drive and an unusable City owned 50'X50' piece of lahd previously used as a water weU. The City has no plans for the extension of Roberta Drive and the water well site is no longer needed. The City has no problem with the abandonment. Approval of the attached ordinance will enable the church to add this land to their plat and continue with the process. The plat should be scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in April. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2613 to close a portion of Roberta Drive and authorize its conveyance along with an unused parcel of land to the adjacent owner. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other = 'ff!I} ~d¿y~ Department Head Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Avallaole Finànce Director ORDINANCE NO. 2613 2 6 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF AN UNDEVELOPED STREET IN NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS CONVEYANCE, TOGETHER WITH A WORTHLESS UNUSED PARCEL TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER. 4 8 WHEREAS, the City desires to close an undeveloped portion of the herein described street 10 and to quitclaim the property, along with a worthless parcel surrounded on three sides by the property owned by the common owner, to the adjacent property 12 owner; NOW, THEREFORE, 14 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 16 Section 1: THAT the part of Roberta Drive, a public street located in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, described in Exhibit A hereto, be closed. 18 20 Section 2. That the fifty foot square parcel of property, which property is without value and is unneeded by the City, described on Exhibit B hereto is authorized to be conveyed to the adjacent owner. 22 24 Section 3: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to quitclaim the property described in Exhibits A and B hereto to the adjacent property owner. 26 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 28 Passed on the 25th day of March, 2002. 30 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 32 34 By: 36 Charles Scoma, Mayor 38 ATTEST: 40 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 42 44 46 W:INo ichlandHillslGenerallOrdinanceslStreetClose. wpd EXHIBIT A SITUATED in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, and being all ofthat certain portion of Roberta Drive dedicated by plat of LOTS 1 and 2, BLOCK l1A, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-48, Page 869, of the Tarrant County Plat Records, and said portion being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest comer of said portion of Roberta Drive (50 foot wide right-of- way) in the south line of Clenis Lane (50 foot wide right-of-way), said point being also the northeast comer of Lot 7R, Block lOA, said Richland Terrace Addition, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-10, Page 55, of said Plat Records; THENCE East with the said south line of Clenis Lane and with the north end of said portion of Roberta Drive, 50.0 feet to the most westerly northwest comer of said Lot 2, Block llA, Richland Terrace Addition; THENCE South 0 degrees, 01 minute, 05 seconds West with the common line between said Roberta Drive and said Lot 2, 120.03 feet to the common south comer of said Roberta Drive and said Lot 2 in the north line of Lot 3R, Block 1, Hudiburg Addition, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-144, Page 22, of said Plat Records; THENCE West with the south line of said portion of Roberta Drive and with said north line of Lot 3R, passing the common north comer of said Lot 3R and Lot 4, in said Block 1, Hudigurg Addition, as shown on plat thereofrecorded in Volume 388-117, Page 64, of said Plat Records, and continuing with the common line between said portion of Roberta Drive and said Lot 4, in all 50,0 feet to the common south comer of said portion of Roberta Drive and said Lot 7R; THENCE North 0 degrees, 01 minute, 05 seconds East with the common line between said portion of Roberta Drive and said Lot 7R, 120.03 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and containing 6002 square feet (0.1378 acre). EXHIBIT B SITUATED in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a tract ofland in the W. W. WALLACE SURVEY, Abstract No. 1606, and being all that certain tract surrounded on three sides by Lot 2, Block llA, Richland Terrace Addition, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-48, Page 869, of the Tarrant County Plat Records and on the fourth side of Lots A and B, Block lIB, Richland Terrace Addition, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-111, Page 46, of said Plat Records, conveyed to said City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as a part of the acquisition of the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation and its assets, and said tract being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at the most northerly southeast comer of said Lot 2, Block llA, in the west line of said Lot B, Block lIB for the northeast comer of said City tract; THENCE South 3 degrees, 57 minutes East with the west lines of said Lots B and A, in said Block lIB for the east line of said City tract, in all 50.0 feet to the most southerly northeast comer of said Lot 2 for the southeast comer of said City tract; THENCE West with the most southerly north line of said Lot 2 for the south line of said City tract, 50.0 feet to an L" comer in said Lot 2 for the southwest comer of said City tract; THENCE North 3 degree, 57 minutes West with the most westerly east line of said Lot 2,50.0 feet to another "L" comer in said Lot 2 for the northwest comer of said City tract; THENCE East with the most northerly south line of said Lot 2, 50.0 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and containing 2494 square feet (0.0573 acre). QUITCLAIM DEED Date: March 25, 2002 Grantor: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Tarrant County, Texas. Grantor's Mailing Address (including county): Grantee: Grantee's Mailing Address (including county): Consideration: TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. Property: A portion of a closed street located South of Street and East of Lot , Block Addition, North Richland Hills, Tarrant, County, Texas, , as more particularly described in Exhibit" A" hereto. Reservations from Conveyance: None. Grantor, for the Consideration and subject to the Reservations from Conveyance, quitclaims to Grantee all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to the property, to have and to hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns forever. 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N ro () - > <t. o CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS l' "--- Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider Adoption of 2000 International Plumbing Code Ordinance No. 2610 Agenda Number: GN 2002-020 CASE SUMMARY: In a continuing effort to update its existing codes, NRH has most recently adopted the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1999 National Electrical Code. This action follows suit with surrounding communities who are also moving towards the completed adoption of the 2000 International Codes. In July of 2001, Council approved a Technical Code Review Committee consisting of 7 members to review these new building codes as appropriate to the City of NRH, and most recently convened on March 4, 2002. During the State legislative sessions, the mandatory adoption for the 2000 International Residential Code and the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code became law on September 1,2001. The State provided for a manda~ory adoption date of January 1,2002 for the International Residential Code and September 1, 2002, for the International Energy Code. In an effort to meet the State requirement and maintain an updated set of complementary codes, staff now submits the 2000 International Plumbing Code for council approval. ''-..- Due to the enormity of these code changes, and the education of staff and the construction industry, staff proposes to implement these code adoptions in phases. In June 2002, staff plans to bring forward the 2000 International Building, Fire, Energy Codes and 2001 International Energy Supplement 2000 International Plumbing Code This is a new code that applies primarily to commercial and industrial construction but may also be used when the mechanical provisions of the recently adopted 2000 Internàtional Residential Code are silent. The purpose behind this code is to update the plumbing provisions of our pr~vious code by accommodating newer products and other innovations in the trades. Finance Review " '--- Source of Funds: Bonds (GOlRev.) Operating Budget Other -ht2~ Account Number Sufficient Funds A vallable Department Head Signature Finance Director ON 2001- Page I of2 ~ \...... ~I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS The Technical Code Review Committee approved all but seven of the recommended North Texas Council of Governments amendments to the International Plumbing Code. The committee found that the following changes should be made to the 2000 IPC and/or NTCOG Amendments to the 2000 IPC: 1) Retain original 2000 IPC text requiring privacy stall partitions in public restrooms. 2) Retain original 2000 IPC text providing minimum restroom fixture counts based on the use and the number of occupants within a building or tenant space 3) Amend the NTCOG amendments requiring a floor drain within a public restroom containing two or more toilet fixtures. 4) Delete IPC text requiring water hammer arrestor fittings. 5) Amend IPC text to continue current prohibition of plastic water distribution piping and tubing within a building. Fixture supply lines not exceeding 24 inches and ice maker supply lines are excluded. 6) Amend IPC text to continue current requirement of 4 inch minimum diameter building sewer lines when the sewer is connected to the city sewer system. 7) Retain original 2000 IPC text requiring pipes and traps within mental health centers to be concealed. For the most part, the amendments are used to clarify code requirements for use in this geographic area and are typically being practiced today. Additionally, the IPC provides minimum fixture counts based on occupancy type and load; and requires separate unisex toilet rooms in new merchantile and assembly occupancies containing multiple fixtures. Recommendation: The Technical Code Review Committee has met over the past several months and made a final recommendation at their March 4, 2002, meeting. The Committee voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of the 2000 International Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 2611. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2610 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AS AMENDED BY THE RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AS THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING OBSOLETE AND CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to adopt the 2000 International Plumbing Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments in order to better provide for the safety of its residents and their property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT Section 19-3 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 19-3. International Plumbing Code Adopted. The International Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which is on file in the office ofthe City Secretary, as amended by the recommended amendments ofthe North Central Texas Council of Governments, as further modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Committee, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the Plumbing Code of the City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such Code were copied at length herein. " Section 2: Sections 19-4, 19-5, 19-6 and 19-13 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed. All other Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict. Such other Ordinances are hereby saved from repeal to the extent they do not conflict herewith. Section 3: 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 W:\NorthRichlandHiIls\General\Ordinances\IntlPlumbingCode2000. wpd Page 1 final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this 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. Section 4: Violation of any provision of this ordinance or the International Plumbing Code herein adopted, which governs fire safety and public health, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000,00). Each day any violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. Section 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses ofthis ordinance two times. Section 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage, AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED on the 25th day of March, 2002. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary W: INorthRichlandHilIs IGenerallOrdinanceslIntlPlumbingC ooe2000, wpd Page 2 Recommended Amendments to the 2000 International Plumbing Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region (As modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Committee) **Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows: Section 714 Engineered Compblterizod Drainage Design, . , .. . . . . . , . . , , . . . . 60 **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes. when sDecifically adopted. and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation instructions do not conform to minimum provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adoDted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adoDted. **Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building SO'Ners th3t connect to priv3to SO'N390 dispOS31 systom Sh311 bo 3 minimum of [number] inches (mm) below Finished gr3do 3t tho point of septic t3nk connection, Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade. **Section 305.9; change to read as follows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner, **Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows: 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local Drovisions. the owner is resDonsible to ensure that testing is performed, 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve assemblies, double-detector check valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments February 2001 procedure shall be performed in accordance with aoplicable local orovisions. In the absence of locaj provisions. the owner is responsible to ensure that testinç¡ is done in acc~rdance with one of the following standards: {list of standards unchanged} **Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge in a publicly exposed area such as into a street, alley. sidewalk or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. **Section 314.2.2; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Condensate waste pipes from air-cooling coils may be sized in accordance with equipment capacity as follows: Equipment Capacity in tons of refrigeration Up to 20 tons Over 20 to 40 tons Over 40 to 90 tons Over 90 to 125 tons Over 125 to 250 tons Minimum Condensate Pipe Inside Diameter 3/4 inch li1çb 1 1/4 inch 1 Y2 inch 2 inch The size of condensate waste pipes may be for one unit or a combination of units. or as recommended by the manufacturer. The capacity of waste pioes assumes a 1/8-inch-per-foot slope. with the pipe running three-quarters full. **Section 314.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. Discharge. as noted. shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. However. the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance. **Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters. the Code Official shall determine which provision applies. North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments 2 February 2001 -Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows: 403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International Building ~ -Section 404.2; change to read as follows: 404.2 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male or female water closets are required provided. In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets. . . {remainder of section unchanged} -Section 405.6; delete. -Section 409.2; change to read as follows: 409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. -Section 410.1; change to read as follows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A 112.19.1, ASME A 112.19.2 or ASME A 112.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. \Vhere 'N3ter is sor/ad in rest3ur3nts or whoro bottled ",.';::¡tor coolors :JrO provided in othor occupancies, drinking fount;::¡ine: e:h311 not bo roquirod. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. ""Section 412.4; change to read as follows: 412.4 Required location Public laundries and central washing faGilities. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas. .L In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing the automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains Sh311 h3ve 3 minimum outlot crass e:oction of not loss th3n 3 inchos (76 mm) in di3motor. 2, Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens. the code official may accept floor sinks.) 3, Public toilet rooms containing two or more water closets or a combination of one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal. Floors of such rooms shall slope toward the floor drain. North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments 3 February 2001 **Section 413.4; change to read as follows: 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. **Section 417.5; change to read as follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mm), measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty-two (22) inch (559 mm) door. Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1. **Section 417.5.2; change to read as follows: 417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least ~ J inches (51 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold iamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing. . . {remainder of section unchanged} . . . , **Add Section 417.7 to read as follows: 417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subiected to the test at the point where it is clamDed to the drain. **Section 419.3; change to read as follows: 419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard. nonabsorbent material. **Section 502.5; change to read as follows: 502.5 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided. . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the water heater, The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments 4 February 2001 enough to allow removal of the water heater. -Add Section 502.5.1 to read as follows: 502.5.1 Electrical requirements. A liç¡htina fixture controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receotacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment location in accordance with the electrical code. -Add Section 502.7 to read as follows: 502.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic. roof. mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level. it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. 502.7.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level. lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.5.1. -Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge through full size QlQlng to a safe place of disposal such as ª tI:\e floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste receptor. The discharge pipe shall not have any trapped sections. When the drain pipe run is exposed. in an area outside of the room where the water heater is located. in a manner that would make it subiect to damage. the drain aRG shall have a visible air gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The discharge shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building. The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded, The discharge pipe shall not discharge into the pan required in Section 504,7. When discharging outside the building. the point of discharge shall be with the end of the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground or the floor level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing downward. -Section 505.1; change to read as follows: 505.1 Unfired vessel insulation. Unfired hot water storage tanks shall be insulated so that heat loss is limited as specified in Section 504. International Energv Conservation Code, {delete remainder of section} North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments 5 February 2001 -Add Section 506, 506.1 to read as follows: SECTION 506 COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTilATION 506.1. Combustion air and ventilation. Combustion air and ventilation for fuel burning water heaters. other than gas-fired. shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Combustion air and ventilation for gas-fired water heaters shall be in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code. -Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows: 604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive than those of this section. the State flow rate shall take precedence. **Amend Section 604.9 to read as follows: Section 604.9 Water hammer. The flow velocity of the water distribution system shall be controlled to reduce the possibility of water hammer. A water-hammer arrestor shall be installed where quick- closing valves are utilized. unless otherwise approved. Water hammer arrestors shall be installoQ in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. '/Vater hammer arrostors shall conf-orm to .^,SSE w.:t-G-, **Tables 605.4 and 605.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing". -Amend Section 605.5 to read as follows: Section 605.5-Water distribution pipe. Water distribution pipe shall conform to NSF 61 and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.5. All hot water distribution pipe and tubing shall have a minimum pressure rating of 100 psi (690 kPa at 180°F (82°C). Plastic pipe. tubing or similar type materials shall be prohibited from use for water distribution inside any building or residence. with the following exceptiuons: Exception #1: Plastic pipe or tubing not exceeding three-eighths ( ) inch in diameter and not exceeding fifteen (15) feet in length shall be allowed for use on a refrigerator ice maker, Exception # 2: Plastic pipe or tubing not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches in length shall be allowed between a shutoff valve and an appliance or device. **Section 606.1; delete items #4, 5 and 6. North Central Texas 2000 IPC amendments 6 February 2001 **Section 606.2; items #1 and 2 change to read as follows: 1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture.. in othor than one and two f3mily ::md multiplo family residential occupancies, and othor than in individl::Jal guestrooms that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses ::md similar occupancies. Exception: Tub and shower valves. 2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subiect to freezing. -Section 607.2.1; change to read as follows: 607.2.1 Piping insulation. Piping in required return circulation systems shall be insulated as required in Section 504. International Energv Conservation Code. {delete remainder of section} **Section 608.1; change to read as follows: 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system, Back flow preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. Table 608.1, ~ and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9. **Section 608.17; change to read as follows: 608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local regulations. installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17,1 through 608.17.8. **Section 708.3.4; change to read as follows: 708.3.4 Upper terminal Base of stack. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal ^ cle::mout Sh311 be provided at the b3so of oach W3e:te or soil stack. Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five (5) feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals, Amend Section 710.1 to read as follows: Section 710.1 - The maximum number of drainage fixture units connected to a given size building sewer, building drain or horizontal branch of the building drain shall be determined by using Table 710,1 (1), however. no exterior waste. sewer or drainage piping that is connected to a city sewer main shall be less North Central Texas 7 February 2001 2000 IPC amendments thanfour (4) inch inside diameter pipe. nor less than schedule 40 pipe. This minimum four inch pieing shall be continuous from the building or structure to the city main. The maximum number of drainage fixture units connected to a given size of horizontal branch or vertical sailor waste stack shall be determined using Table 710.1 (2). **Add Section 712.5 to read as follows: 712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and. when in any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units. shall be erovided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113. "Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows: SECTION 714 ENGINEERED COMPUTERIZED DRAINAGE DESIGN 714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing requirements for plumbing drainage systems shall be determined by approved computer progr3m design methods. "Section 802.1.1; delete the exception. **Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows: No standpipe shall be installed below the ground. **Section 904.1; changed to read as follows: 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. **Section 912.1; change to read as follows: 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, ~and 13v3tories indirect waste receptors. Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a food waste grinder. **Section 912.2; change to read as follows: North Central Texas 8 2000 IPC amendments February 2001 912.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a sink, la'latery or standpipe, and the horizontal combination drain and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). -Section 1106.1; change to read as follows: 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leader, building storm drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour the 100 yoar hourly rainfall rate indicated in Figure 11013.1 or on other rainf311 rates determined From 3pproved local weather data. -Section 1107.3; change to read as follows: 1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain system shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106 based on tho rainf311 r3to fur v:hich the primary system is sized in Tablos 1106.2, 1106.3 ::md 11 06.§ by two. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water, , . {remainder of section unchanged} , . . . **Chapter 12; delete. END North Central Texas 2000 ¡PC amendments 9 February 2001 \ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS .. '- Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider Adoption of 2000 International Mechanical Code Agenda Number: GN 2002-021 Ordinance No. 2611 CASE SUMMARY: , In a continuing effort to update its existing codes, NRH has most recently adopted the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1999 National Electrical Code. This action follows suit with surrounding communities who are also moving towards the completed adoption of the 2000 International Codes. In July of 2001, Council approved a Technical Code Review Committee consisting of 7 members to review these new building codes as appropriate to the City of NRH, and most recently convened on March 4, 2002. ~ During the State legislative sessions, the mandatory adoption for the 2000 International Residential Code and the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code became law on September 1,2001. The State provided for a mandatory adoption date of January 1,2002 for the International Residential Code and September 1,2002, for the International Energy Code. In an effort to meet the State requirement and maintain an updated set of complementary codes, staff now submits the 2000 International Mechanical Code for council approval. Due to the enormity of these code changes, and the education of staff and the construction industry, staff proposes to implement these code adoptions in phases. In June 2002, staff plans to bring forward the 2000 International Building, Fire, Energy Codes and 2001 International Energy Supplement 2000 International Mechanical Code This is a new code that applies primarily to commercial and industrial construction but may also be used when the mechanical provisions of the recently adopted 2000 International Residential Code are silent. The purpose behind this code is to update the mechanical provisions of our previous code by accommodating newer products and other innovations in the trades. Finance Review -- Source of Funds: Bonds (GOlRev.) Operating Budget Other --.J0C2~ Account Number Sufficient Funds A vallaòle Finance Director rMot~ Department Head Signature GN 2001- Page I of2 .. '- '--" '~I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS The Technical Code Review Committee approved all but two of the recommended North Texas Council of Governments amendments to the International Mechanical Code. The committee found that the following changes should be made to the NTCOG amendments: 1) Retain original 2000 IMC text that prohibits outside exhaust and intake openings to communicate with interior areas of a warehouse occupancies. 2) Retain original 2000 IMC text that prohibits the discharge of exhaust systems into interior areas of warehouse occupancies. For the most part, the amendments are ,used to clarify a code requirement for use in this geographic area and are typically being practiced today. Additionally, the IMC lightens requirements for grease hood duct protection in some buildings; provides for minimum fresh air and ventilation requirements; and, addresses requirments for smoke control systems. Recommendation: The Technical Code Review Committee has met over the past several months and made a final recommendation at their March 4,2002, meeting. The Committee voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of the 2000 International Mechanical Code, Ordinance No. 2611. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 a,"-~"d.i ORDINANCE NO. 2611 2 4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14~ OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AS AMENDED BY THE RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AS THE MECHANICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, REPEALING OBSOLETE AND CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6 8 10 12 14 WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to adopt the 2000 International Mechanical Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council ofGovemments in order to better provide for the safety of its residents and their property; NOW, THEREFORE, 16 18 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 20 Section 1: THAT Section 14Y2-3 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: 22 24 "Sec. 14~-3. International Mechanical Code Adopted. 26 The International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition, as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as amended by the recommended amendments ofthe North Central Texas Council ofGovemments, as further modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Review Committee, as further modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Committee, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the Mechanical Code of the City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such Code were copied at length herein." 28 30 32 34 36 Section 2: Sections 14Yz-4, 14~-9 and 14'i'2-13 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed. All other Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict herein. Such other Ordinances are hereby saved from repeal to the extent they are not in conflict herewith. 38 40 42 Section 3: 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 44 46 W:\NcrthRichlandt-Wl\GenerIl\Ordin~\lntnttMechCcxM.2000.wpd Page 1 2 invalidity shall not affect any of the 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. 4 6 Section 4: Any person, finn or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined 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. 8 10 12 SectionS: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance two times. 14 16 Section 6: This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. 18 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 20 PASSED on this 25th day of March, 2002. 22 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 24 26 By: Charles Scoma, Mayor 28 ATTEST: 30 32 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 34 36 38 40 W :\NcrthRIcN.,QHIh\a.w~\lntnUMechCc:de.2000_wpd Page 2 Recommended Amendments to the 2000 International Mechanical Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region (As modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Committee) **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes. when specifically adopted. and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. **Section 302.3; change to read as follows: 302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood framing. When permitted by the International Building Code. the +Ae cutting, notching and boring of wood framing members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3,3. **Section 304.5; delete. **Section 304.8; change to read as follows: 304.8 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. **Add Section 304.11 to read as follows: 304.11 Minimum burial depth. Underground fuel piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade. North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments February 2001 -Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided. . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are 11Qj large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum. access to the attic space of residential uses shall be provided by one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. **Section 306.3.1; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage, **Section 306.4.1; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage, **Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access~, the extent of which Sh311 bo from Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall. , , {bulk of section to read the same}, . . on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location in accordance with the Electrical Code, Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage. **Section 306.6; add a second paragraph to read as follows: A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the appliance location in accordance with the Electrical Code. Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to Drevent Dhysical damage, North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 2 February 2001 -Add Section 306.6.1 to read as follows: 306.6.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal. a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance. -Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level. it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. 306.7.1 Whenever the mezzan ine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level. lighting and a receotacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1. **Section 307.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 307.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge in a publicly exposed area such as into a street, alley. sidewalk or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. -Section 307.2.2; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Condensate waste pipes from air-cooling coils may be sized in accordance with equipment capacity as follows: Equipment Capacity in tons of refrigeration Up to 20 tons Over 20 to 40 tons Over 40 to 90 tons Over 90 to 125 tons Over 125 to 250 tons Minimum Condensate Pipe Inside Diameter 3/4 inch .1..irJ.çb 1 1/4 inch 1 12 inch 2 inch The size of condensate waste pipes may be for one unit or a combination of units. or as recommended by the manufacturer. The capacity of waste pipes assumes a 1/8-inch-per-foot slope. with the pipe running three-quarters full. . North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 3 February 2001 -Section 307.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. Discharge. as noted, shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. However. the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance. **Section 403.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Where the design professional demonstrates that an enQineered ventilation system is designed in accordance with ASHRAE 62. the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be permitted to be as specified in such engineered system design. -Section 403.2.1; add an item #4 to read as follows: 4. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet. lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. **Table 403.3, footnote g: change to read as follows: g. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2, Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet. lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. **Section 504.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. **Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed. the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends. measuring in the direction of airflow. {Exception is unchanged} North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 4 February 2001 -Section 506.3.11; change to read as follows: 506.3.11 Duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood that penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed.. . {bulk of paragraph unchanged}... through the use of weather-protected openings. The enclosure shall be separated from the duct by a minimum of ê .3 inches (~1Q mm) and a maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) and shall serve a single grease exhaust duct system. {Exceptions remain unchanged.} **Section 510.7; add a second exception to read as follows: Exception~: .L {existing exception unchanged} 2. Ducts where the largest cross-sectional diameter of the duct is less than 10 inches (254 mm). **Section 604.1; change to read as follows: 604.1 General. Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604.2 through 604.11. Table 604,1 and the International Energy Conservation Code. Should there be any conflicts between this section and the energy code. the energy code shall take precedence. -Add Table No. 604.1 to read as follows: Insulation Types Insulation Duct location Mechanically Heating Zone 1 Types Cooled Heating Only I A and W On roof on exterior of building C, V2 and W II Band W III C and W I A Attics, garages and crawl spaces A and V2 II A III B I A In walls3, within floor-ceiling spaces3 A and V2 II A III B Within the conditioned space or in None required None required Basements; return ducts in air plenums Cement slab or within ground None required None required Table 604.1 - Insulation of Ducts Note: Where ducts are used for both heating and cooling, the minimum insulation shall be as required for the most restrictive condition. 1 Heating Degree Days: North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 5 February 2001 Zone I below 4,500 D.O. Zone II 4,501 to 8,000 D.O. Zone III over 8,000 D.O. 2 Vapor retarders shall be installed on supply ducts in spaces vented to the outside in geographic areas where the summer dew point temperature based on the 2 ~ percent column of dry-bulb and mean coincident wet-bulb temperature exceeds 60° F. (15.4° C). 3 Insulation may be omitted on that portion of a duct which is located within a wall- or a floor-ceiling space where: 3.1 80th sides of the space are exposed to conditioned air. 3.2 The space is not ventifated. 3.3 The space is not used as a return plenum. 3.4 The space is not exposed to unconditioned air. Ceilings which form plenums need not be insulated. INSULATION TYPES4 : A -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.48 [2.72 W/(m*K)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 2.1 [0.367 (m*K)/W]. Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements: 1-inch (25 mm), 0.60 Ib.lcu.ft. (9.6 kg/m3) mineral fiber, rock, slag or glass blankets. ~-inch (13 mm), 1.5 to 3 Ib.lcu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner. ~-inch (13 mm), 3 to 10 Ib.lcu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board. 8 -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.24 [1.36 W/(m*K)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 4.2 [0.735 (m*K)/W]. Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements: 2-inch (51 mm), 0.60 Ib.lcu.ft. (9.6 kg/m3) mineral fiber blankets. 1-inch (25 mm), 1.5 to 3 Ib.lcu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner. 1-inch (25 mm), 3 to 10 Ib.lcu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board. C -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.16 [0.9 W/(m*K)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 6.3 [1.1 (m*K)/W]. Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements: 3-inch (76 mm), 0.60 Ib.lcu.ft. (9.6 kg/m3) mineral fiber blankets. 1 ~-inch (38 mm), 1.5 to 3 Ib.lcu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner. 1 ~-inch (38 mm), 3 to 10 Ib.lcu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board. V --Vapor Retarders: Material with a perm rating not exceeding 0.05 perm [29 ng/Pa*s*m2]. All joints to be sealed. W - Approved weatherproof barrier. 4 The example of materials listed under each type is not meant to limit other available thickness and density combinations with the equivalent installed conductance or resistance based on the insulation only. **Section 604. 11.. change to read as follows: 604.11 Vapor retarders. Where ducts used for cooling are externally insulated, the insulation shall be covered with a vapor retarder in accordance with Table 604.1 having 3 m3ximum porm03nce of 0.05 porm [2.87 ng/(P3 '+'-m;¡ll or aluminum foil having a minimum thickness of 2 mils (0.051 mm). Insulations having a permeance of 0.05 perms [2.87 ng/(Pa s m2)] or less shall not be required to be covered. All joints and seams shall be sealed to maintain the continuity of the vapor retarder. North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 6 February 2001 -Section 607.2.2; change to read as follows: 607.2.2 Hazardous exhaust ducts. Hazardous exhaust duct systems shall extend directly to the exterior of the building and shall not extend into or through ducts and plenums. Penetration of str~ctural elements shall conform to this section and the International Building Code except that fire ~ dampers are not required at penetration of fire-resistance-rated assemblies for h3z3rdous exh:Just duct systom shall comply with åc)(,:tion 510. -Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows: 607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. Hazardous exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls. **Section 607.6.1; change to read as follows: 607.6.1 Through penetrations. In occupancies other than Groups 1-2 and 1-3. penetrations by an air duct through a fire-resistive-rated floorlceiling assembly that connects not more than two stories are permitted without shaft enclosure protection where a fire damper is installed at the floor line. **Chapter 14; delete. END North Central Texas 2000 IMC amendments 7 February 2001 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-... Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider Adoption of 2000 International Fuel Gas Code Ordinance No. 2607 Agenda Number: GN 2002-022 CASE SUMMARY: In a continuing effort to update its existing codes, NRH has most recently adopted the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1999 National Electrical Code. This action follows suit with surrounding communities who are also moving towards the completed adoption of the 2000 International Codes. In July of 2001, Council approved a Technical Code Review Committee consisting of 7 members to review these new building codes as appropriate to the City of NRH, and most recently convened on March 4,2002. During the State legislative sessions, the mandatory adoption for the 2000 International Residential Code and the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code became law on September 1,2001. The State provided for a mandatory adoption date of January 1,2002 for the International Residential Code and September 1,2002, for the International Energy Code. In an effort to meet the State requirement and maintain an updated set of complementary codes, staff now submits the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code for council approval. ,-. Due to the enormity of these code changes, and the education of staff and the construction industry, staff proposes to implement these code adoptions in phases. In June 2002, staff . plans to bring forward the 2000 International Building, Fire, Energy Codes and 2001 I nternational Energy Supplement 2000 International Fuel Gas Code This is a new code that applies primarily to commercial and industrial construction but may also be used when the fuel gas provisions of the recently adopted 2000 International Residential Code are silent This code replaces the fuel gas provisions found in the appendicies of the former mechanical and plumbing codes, plus, it will accommodate newer products and other innovations in the trade. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GOlRev.) Operating Budget Other ,-. d~~ Account Number Sufficient Funds A vailab Ie Department Head Signature Finance Director GN 2001- Page 1 of2 , , CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS The Technical Code Review Committee approved all but one of the recommended North Texas Council of Governments amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code. The ',- committee found that the amendments should not restrict the color of gas line tracer wire and included the amended NTCOG reccomendation herein. For the most part, the amendments are used to clarify a code requirement for use in this geographic area and are typically being practiced today. Recommendation: The Technical Code Review Committee has met over the past several months and made a final recommendation at their March 4, 2002, meeting. The Committee voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code Ordinance No. 2607. ''-.... '-[ CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2607 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 12-73, ADOPTING THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; REPEALING OBSOLETE AND CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to adopt the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments in order to better provide for the safety of its residents and their property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT Section 12-73 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 12-73. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted The International Fuel Gas Code, 2000 Edition, as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as amended by the recommended amendments of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as modified by the North Richland Hills Technical Code Committee, a copy of which is also on file in the office of the City Secretary, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such Code were copied at length herein." Section 2: Sections 12-81 and 12-89 ofthe North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed. Section 3: Violation of any provision ofthis ordinance or the International Fuel Gas Code herein adopted, which governs fire safety and public health, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000,00). Each day any violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. Section 4: All other Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict. W :\NorthRichlandHills\General\Ordinances\IntlFueIGasCode2000. wpd Page 1 Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases ofthis 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 of the 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. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication ofthe descriptive caption and penalty clauses ofthis ordinance two times. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED on the 25th day of March, 2002. ATTEST: CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS By: Charles Scoma, Mayor Patricia Hutson, City Secretary W :INorthRich landHillslGenerallOrdinances\JntlFuelGasC ode2000. wpd Page 2 Recommended Amendments to the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region -Section 101.2 {Local amendments to Section 101.2 may be necessary to correspond with the State Plumbing Licensing Law.} **Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 620.2. **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 7 and such codes. when specifically adopted. and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. **Section 202; amend definition of "Unvented Room Heater" to add a sentence to read as follows: For the purpose of installation. this definition shall also include "Unvented Decorative Appliances." **Section 302.3; change to read as follows: 302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood members. When permitted by the International Building Code. the +Re cutting, notching and boring of wood members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.3. **Section 305.4; delete. -Add Section 305.5 to read as follows: 305.5 Clearances from grade. Equipment and apDliances installed at arade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adioining grade a minimum of 3 inches North Central Texas February 2001 2000 IFGC amendments (76 mm) or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adioinina grade. **Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided. . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the equipment. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum. access to the attic space of residential uses shall be provided by one of the following: 1 . A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. **Section 306.3.1; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltac;¡e wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage. **Section 306.4.1; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltaae wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage. **Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access., the oxtent of which Sh311 be from Permanent exterior ladders providinc;¡ roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the appliance's level service space. Such access shall. . . {bulk of section to read the same}. . . on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). **Add Section 306.5.1.1 to read as follows: 306.5.1.1 Catwalk. On roofs having sloDes greater than 4 units vertical !n 12 units horizont~ a c~twalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 Inches apart shall b provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance. North Central Texas 2000 IFGC amendments 2 February 2001 -Section 306.5.2; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage. -Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic. roof mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or fI~~r level. it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the buifding. 306.7.1. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access t~ a r~~ePtacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level. lightinç and a receptacle outlet ;hall be rovi d in accordance with Section 306.3.1. **Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainle~= ~teel tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved taQ. The tags are to omDosed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag: "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" "Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2". **Section 404.6; change to read as follows: 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a manner that will allow access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the piping shall be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to installation in channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with Section 404.11 a casing of schedule 10 steel, wrought iron, PVC or f\.:S ~~~ with tightly sealed ends and joints. Both ends of such c3sing Sh311 extend not less than 2 inches ( 1 beyond tho point whoro the pipe omorgo& From the floor. "Section 404.9; change to read as follows: North Central Texas 2000 IFGC amendments 3 February 2001 404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of ~ 18 inches (ðQð 4Q§ mm) below grade, except 3S provided fur in Seetion 404.9.1. **Section 404.9.1; delete. **Section 406.4; add a sentence to read as follows: The eauipment used shall be of an appropriate scale such that pressure loss can be easily determined. **Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 1 1/2 timos the proposod m3ximum 'Norking pmssure, but not loss th3n 31.Q psig (~68.9 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the ode Official the i in and valve m be t ted tar ssure f at I t six 6 inch s 152 mm of mercury. measured with a manometer or slope gauge. irrespective of design pressure. Whoro th:6~:S~ ~~s~~~ ~~~~~ 2~~ psig (862 kP3 g3ugO), tho test pressu.re Sh3~1 ~ot ~x~:~~ ~ v~~~t:~~~fOp~~~8 ASsp stress ffl tho piping gre3ter than 50 percont of thg gpeclfied mlnlmu ' e tre ~. "._ . _. For welded piping. and for piping carryina gas at pressures in excess ~f f~urt~en ~1~ inches water ;olumn pressure (3.48 kPa\. the test pressure shall not be less than sixty 60 DO nd p r square inch (413.4 kPa\. **Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official. but in no case for AGt less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded Dipina. and for piping carryinç¡ <;Ias at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa). the test duration shall be held for a I~n~th of time satisfactory to the Code Official. but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. 1/2 hour for o3ch 500 cubic root (14 mJ) of pipe volumo or H'3ction theroof. Whgn togting 3 gystÐm h3ving 3 'olumo legg th3n 10 cubic f.eot (0~28 mJ) or 3 E:y~tom in 3 singlg ~3mily dWgllin~ ~:~~~~~r~~i~no~h~~. be pormlttod to bo reduced to 10 mlnutgg. For piping E:ystems h:3vlng:3 volume f ,IC feet (680 m 3), the duration of the tast Sh311 not bo required to oxceod 24 hours. **Add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows: North Central Texas 2000 IFGC amendments 4 February 2001 -Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to apDliances as specified in Section 306. -Section 613.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. **Section 613.6.1; change to read as follows: 613.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed. the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends. measuring in the direction of airflow. {Exception is unchanged} -Section 620.2; change to read as follows: 620,2 Prohibited use. One or more un vented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exception: Existing apDroved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units. in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed. when apDroved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7. -Section 623.1.1; change to read as follows: 623.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access. sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. END North Central Texas 2000 IFGC amendments 5 February 2001 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3-25-02 '- Subject: Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Resolution No. 2002-013 Agenda Number: GN 2002-023 In a March 1st Information Report to Council, staff provided Council with the calendar of events leading up to the sale on April 22, 2002 of General Obligation bonds (G.O.'s) and Certificates of Obligation (C.O.'s). In that report staff indicated that fire station number four relocation might be included in the sale. Since that time management and staff have concluded that this project should be included in the sale. This brings the total amount of C.O.'s to be to be sold to $6,750,000 including cost of issuance. As part of the legal requirements for the planned issuance of Certificates of Obligation, the City Council must authorize the City Secretary to publish by March 31, 2002 a notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $6,750,000. The notice must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication date shall be at least (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation. The notice of intention is attached and labeled Exhibit A. \.-, Staff has also been monitoring the bond market for opportunities to refund prior issues. Some 1992 issues in the amount of $5,325,000 have been targeted. Based on the current market, an estimated $195,000 savings over three years would be realized from this refunding. If market conditions for the refunding remain favorable, at the April 23rd meeting a negotiated sale for a total of $12,735,000 would be presented for Council approval. This includes the new issues as well as the refunding issue (see attached). The only action recommended for the March 25th meeting is the resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $6,750,000. Recommendation: Pass Resolution No. 2002-013 authorizing the City Secretary to publish the intent to issue Certificates of Obligation. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available ~ ead Signature Finance Director .\...- . Page 1 of_ RESOLUTION NO. 2002-013 A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has determined that certificates of obligation should be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271 (the "Act"), for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) street improvements, including drainage and utility line relocations and the purchase of land and right-of-way, (ii) constructing and equipping new fire stations, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; and WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of such certificates, the City Council is required to publish notice of its intention to issue the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be published of the Council's intention to issue certificates of obligation during a meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on the 22"d day of April, 2002, which certificates of obligation shall be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $6,750,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) street improvements, including drainage and utility line relocations and the purchase of land and right-of-way, (ii) constructing and equipping new fire stations, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a pledge of the surplus net revenues of the City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System (the "System") remaining after payment of operating and maintenance expenses of the System and payments for "Prior Lien Obligations" (as defined in said ordinance). The notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall read substantially in the form and content of Exhibit A hereto attached and incorporated herein by reference as a part of this resolution for all purposes. SECTION 2: The City Secretary shall cause the aforesaid notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the certificates of obligation. SECTION 3: It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, as amended. 2002-013_INTENT RES. DOC SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its passage on the date shown below. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this March 25, 2002. CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary (City Seal) 2002-013_INTENT RES.DOC 2 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall convene at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd day of April, 2002, at the City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $6,750,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) street improvements, including drainage and utility line relocations and the purchase of land and right-of-way, (ii) constructing and equipping new fire stations, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a pledge of the surplus net revenues of the City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System (the "System") remaining after payment of operating and maintenance expenses of the System and payments for "Prior Lien Obligations" (as defined in said ordinance). The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271. Patricia Hutson City Secretary City of North Richland Hills, Texas 45012670 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Proposed 2002 General Obligation Bond Sale Street Improvement Projects Rufe Snow - (Mid-Cities to Hightower) Rufe Snow - (Glenview to Karen) Total G. o. Street Projects: Proposed 2002 Certificates of Obligation Sale C.O. Projects Davis Boulevard Restriping & Signalization North Tarrant Parkway - (Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Rd) North Tarrant Parkway - (Davis Boulevard to Whitley Rd, Design Only) Relocation of Fire Station #1 Relocation of Fire Station #4 Cost of Issuance Total C. O. Projects: General Obligation Refunding & Improvement Bonds Series 2002 TOTAL PROPOSED G. 0./ C. O. AND REFUNDING SALE $300,000 360,000 $660,000 $300,000 2,020,000 500,000 1,750,000 2,000,000 180,000 $6,750,000 $5,325,000 $12,735,000 ·. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS .'-.... Department: Budget & Research Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 . Subject: Property Tax Exemption of Certain Defined Travel Trailers, Ordinance #2614 Agenda Number: GN 2002- 024 On November 6, 2001, the voters of Texas approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide for the taxation and local option exemption of certain defined travel trailers. The enabling legislation, § 11.142 of the Tax Code defines a travel trailer as a house trailer-type vehicle or a camper trailer regardless of whether the vehicle is affixed to real property, that: (1) is less than 400 square feet in area; and (2) is designed primarily for use as temporary living quarters in connection with recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use, and not as a permanent dwelling. Under the new legislation, travel trailers as defined above will be taxable unless an entity adopts a resolution or ordinance to exempt such property. Prior to this change in the law, travel trailers were considered personal property not used for the production of income and were exempt from taxation. The change in the law does not change the way recreational vehicles (motor homes) are classified. They are still considered personal property not used for the production of income and therefore are exempt from taxation. \'-..- Recommendation: Per the discussion held at Pre-Council on February 21, 2002, adopt Ordinance #2614 exempting travel trailers, as defined in § 11.142, from ad valorem taxation. Staff has reviewed the change in the law with City Attorney George Staples and he concurs with staffs recommendation. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget iã:u~4 Deartment Head S' nature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 2 4 6 8 ORDINANCE NO. 2614 AN ORDINANCE EXEMPTING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FROM TAXATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Texas legislature, by virtue of Section 11.14 of the Texas Property Tax Code, removed a previous exemption from taxation of certain travel trailers and simultaneously enacted Section 11.142, which authorizes the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to exempt such travel trailers from taxation; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the present exemption and finds that such will not have a significant financial impact to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT every travel trailer, as that term is defined by Section 11.14, Texas Property Tax Code, which is registered in the State of Texas in compliance with Chapter 502, Texas Transportation Code, on January 1 ofthe applicable tax year, and which is not held or used for the production is hereby exempted from ad valorem taxation by the City of North Richland Hills. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 2002. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary W: \Nart chlandHillø\Oeneral \Ordinances\ Travel Trailer. ord. wpd 1 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 ORDINANCE NO. 2614 2 4 AN ORDINANCE EXEMPTING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FROM TAXATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6 WHEREAS, the Texas legislature, by virtue of Section 11.14 of the Texas Property Tax Code, removed a previous exemption from taxation of certain travel trailers and simultaneously enacted Section 11.142, which authorizes the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to exempt such travel trailers from taxation; and 8 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the present exemption and finds that such will not have a significant financial impact to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT every travel trailer, as that term is defined by Section 11.14, Texas Property Tax Code, which is registered in the State of Texas in compliance with Chapter 502, Texas Transportation Code, on January 1 ofthe applicable tax year, and which is not held or used for the production is hereby exempted from ad valorem taxation by the City of North Richland Hills. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 2002. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Approved as to form and legality: George A. Staples, Attorney ,,: \lIortbR.1chlandHil1.\General \Ordinance.' Travel Trailer. ord. wpcS 1 ...... ;- CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-- Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3/25/2002 Subject: Authorize Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of Mercedes - Resolution No. 2002-014 Agenda Number: PU 2002-005 The City of Mercedes is requesting to enter into an interlocal purchasing agreement with the City for the purchase of goods and services from vendors selected through the competitive bidding process. One type of bid being considered is for a fire truck. This agreement will be mutually beneficial to Mercedes and North Richland Hills because purchasing larger quantities will reduce the overall expense to each agency. Each agency will place their orders and pay the vendors directly. North Richland Hills or the City of Mercedes may change or cancel the agreement with a 30-day written agreement. Recommendation: Authorize the interlocal agreement with the City of Mercedes and pass Resolution No. 2002-014 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. \..- Finance Review Department Head Signature \--..- Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget ~~/~' J P~ge 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-014 BE IT"RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the interlocal agreement with the City of Mercedes authorizing each City to purchase goods and services from vendors selected through the competitive bidding process. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March 2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Ko ce, Director of Finance RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF MERCEDES This Agreement made and entered into by and between the City of North Richland Hills, hereinafter referred to as "NRH", and the City of Mercedes, hereinafter referred to as "Mercedes". Pursuant to the authority granted by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act {Article 4413 (32c) Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes} providing for the cooperation between local governmental bodies, the parties hereto, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises contained herein, agree as follows: NRH and Mercedes desire to enter into an Agreement for the purchase of goods and services from vendors selected through the competitive bidding process. Specifications for said items should be determined in cooperation with the final approval of the entity processing the bid. The responsibility of each entity shall be as follows: I. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 1. NRH shall be allowed to purchase goods and services from vendors who have been selected by Mercedes through the competitive bidding process. NRH will place orders directly with and pay directly to the selected vendor for goods and services purchased through a contract. 2. All purchases will be within the specifications that have been agreed to. NRH shall be responsible for the Vendors compliance with all conditions of delivery, price and quality of the purchased goods or services. I 3. NRH shall give a 30-day written notification to all participating agencies of any change or cancellation of participation. 4. Donna Hurst Enos, Purchasing Agent, shall be designated as the official representative to act for NRH all matters relating to this cooperative purchasing agreement. II. CITY OF MERCEDES 1 . Mercedes shall be allowed to purchase goods and services from vendors who have been selected by NRH through the competitive bidding process of the City. Mercedes will place orders directly with and pay directly to the selected vendor for goods and services purchased through a contract. 2. All purchases will be within the specifications that have been agreed to. Mercedes shall b~ responsible for the Vendors compliance with all conditions of delivery, price and q~ality of the purchased goods or services. 3. Mercedes shall give a 3D-day written notification to a participating agency of any change or cancellation of participation. 4. Ernesto S. Silva, shall be designated as the official representative to act for Mercedes in all matters relating to this cooperative purchasing agreement. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution by the signatories and shall be in effect from date of execution until terminated by either party with thirty (30) written notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their authorized officers. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY OF MERCEDES BY: City Manager ~. , BY: ~ ~. Mig Castillo, Jr. TITLE: Mayor .' ."' DATE: DATE: 2/19/02 ATTEST: ATTEST: City Secretary Arceli TITLE: . . .....'" ". '-~ APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~' Juan E. Gonzalez, Cit Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Director of Finance ..., CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '- DepartrÌ1ent: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3/25/2002 Subject: Award Bid for Annual Uniform Cleaning Contract to Dry Agenda Number: PU 2002-006 Clean Super Center Cleaners- Resolution No. 2002-015 In the 2001/2002 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for uniform cleaning services for several departments. Formal bids were solicited for an annual contract and attached is a side by side comparison of the bids received. \...- The bid specifications provided a list of items to be cleaned and requested the vendor to provide unit prices for cleaning services on each item on the list. An analysis was performed using estimated number of items that were cleaned last year. Based on unit price and usage Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners is lower. It should also be noted that the total unit prices submitted by Dry Clean Super Center is lower than the unit prices of the expiring contract bid in 1999. The bid submitted by Dove Cleaners is not within the 3% required for local preference award. Staff feels the bid submitted by Dry Clean Super Center would be the most cost effective for the City. They met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and the references checked provided positive comments. The specifications call for the contract to be for a one-year period with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. They provide drive-through services and "in by 9 out by 5" turn around for cleaning and laundry. These are very beneficial services for the Police Officers. Recommendation: To award the bid for the annual uniform cleaning contract to Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners and pass Resolution No. 2002-015 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Finance Review ~ Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~- I~ J - - - Lrtment Head Signature Page 1 of 1 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICES I BID # 02-1018 I DRY CLEAN DOVE RICH LAND Current ÐESCRIPTION SUPER CTR. CLEANERS CLEANERS Contract Prices SECTION 1 - Patrol Shirt & Pants - 1 uniform $2.49 $2.98 $2.50 $2.49 BDU - Shirts $1.39 $1,59 $1.25 $1.49 BDU - Pants $1.39 $1.59 $1.25 $1.49 Tufty Jacket $1.24 $1.49 $3,00 $1.24 Jacket Liner $1.24 $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 Dress Gloves $1.24 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 Bullet Proof Vest Covers $1.24 $1.25 $1.00 $1.24 Neck Tie, Scarf, Ascot $1.24 $1.25 $1.25 $1.24 SECTION II Sports Coat $1.24 $1.50 $2.00 $1,24 Suit - 2 piece $2.49 $2.98 $3.25 $2.48 Suite - 3 piece $3.74 $4.25 $4.50 $3.72 Pants - dry clean $1.24 $1 .49 $1.25 $1.24 Pants - laundry $1.99 $2.20 $2.00 $1.99 Shirts - dry clean $1.24 $1 .49 $1.25 $1.24 Shirts - laundry $0,89 $0.88 $1.00 $0.88 Neck Tie $1.24 $1.25 $1.25 $1.24 SECTION III - Police Record/Environmental Services --- Shirts - dry clean $1.24 $1.30 $1.25 $1.24 Pants - dry clean $1.24 $1.30 $1.25 $1.24 Pants - laundry $1.99 $2.20 $2.00 $1.99 Tuffy Jacket $1.24 $1.49 $3.00 $1.24 Jacket liner $1.24 $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 - Casual Jacket $1.24 $1.49 $3.00 $1.24 --' Totals $33.73 $37.72 $40.75 $33.92 -- Turn Around Time In by 9:00am 6:30am-7pm 7am - 7pm Laundry out by 5:00pm one day next day at same day 5:30 p.m. Turn Around Time In by 9:00am 6:30am-7pm 7am - 7pm ;Ieaning out by 5:00pm one day next day at same day 5:30 p.m. Drive Thru Yes Yes Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2002-015 BE IT''RESOL VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract for the annual uniform cleaning contract with Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners, as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March,2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance wI#I"" '" J. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . . Departm~nt: Finance / Police Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/2002 Subject: Authorize Contract Extension for Police Department Agenda Number: PU 2002-007 Uniforms with Direct Action Uniforms - Resolution No. 2002-016 In the 2001/2002 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department. Formal bids were solicited for an annual contract to supply uniforms and at the 3/26/2001 meeting, Council awarded the contract to Direct Action Uniforms (PU 2001-022). Bids were solicited for estimated quantities of trousers, long/short sleeve shirts and caps. Uniforms are ordered as needed for new officers or when replacement is required. The specifications require delivery of uniform orders within 10 days from date of order. Direct Action is responsible for obtaining the correct measurements of each officer in order to provide proper uniform fit. Direct Action Uniform has offered to extend the contract an additional year at the current contract prices. They have provided good service, quality uniforms and made deliveries within the requested time. Recommendation: To authorize the contract extension for Police Department uniforms to Direct Action Uniforms and approve Resolution No. 2002-016 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Pace 1 oL.. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-016 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HIL-L-S, TEXAS, that: . 1, The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract extension for the annual contract to supply Police Department uniforms with Direct Action Uniforms, as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March,2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Jepartment: Finance / Public Works Council Meeting Date: 3/25/2002 Subject: Authorize Contract Extension for Traffic Materials with Agenda Number: PU 2002-008 Roadrunner Traffic Supply and Vulcan Signs - Resolution No. 2002- 017 In the 2001/2002 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for the purchase of various traffic materials. At the March 27, 2000 meeting, Council awarded the contract to Roadrunner Traffic Supply for sign blanks, faces, street markers and various other items and awarded the contract to Vulcan Signs for the reflective sheeting (PU 2000-19). At the March 26, 2001 meeting Council extended this contract for an additional year. Attached is a list of the items awarded to each company with the contract prices. These materials are ordered and delivered on an as needed basis. Roadrunner Traffic Supply and Vulcan Signs are offering to extend their contracts at the 2000 bid prices. Each company has provided excellent service this past year and made deliveries within the time requested. The specifications and agreement allow for the contract to be extended for 2 one-year periods if it is advantageous to the City. This will be the last extension for this contract and will be re-bid next year. Recommendation: To extend the annual contract for miscellaneous traffic materials, per the attached list, with Roadrunner Traffic Supply in the amount of $37,956.70; extend the annual contract for reflective sheeting with Vulcan Signs in the amount of $48,323.91 and pass Resolution No. 2002-017 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contracts. .. Finance Review ',,--, 001-6002-552.43-28 - 0 Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) Operating Budget Other Page 1 of RESOLUTION NO. 2002-017 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 miscellaneous traffic materials to Roadrunner Traffic Supply in the amount of $37,956.70 and the contract extension for reflective sheeting to Vulcan Materials in the amount of $48,323.91 , as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Ko ce, Director of Finance r- -I I Vulcan Signs Bid #00-898 " "_ u Unit Bid , \ - Description Size Qty Price Amount '-'-1 Group A - Sheeting ._-- ---- 1. 3M Scotchlite 18x100 yds 5 rolls $116.35 $581.75 ---- . " ._-----. 2. TPM5 ECF 24x100 yds 5 rolls 142.60 713.00 3. Clear Transfer Tape 36"x100 yds 5 rolls 215.70 1,078.50 4. 3M Reflective - White 36x50 yds 5 rolls 1,139.90 5,699.50 Hi Intensity #3870 Pressure sensitive 5. 3M Scotchlite Electro Cut Film -- Blue #1175 36"x50 yds 1 roll 745.00 745.00 =+= Green #1177 36"x50 yds 4 rolls 745.00 2,980.00 -. Red #1172 36"x50 yds 3 rolls 745.00 2,235.00 - 6. 3M Scotchlite, Engineer Grade Pressure Sensitive Green #3277 12" 30 rolls 150.00 4,500.00 Black #3655 36" 12 rolls 324.18 3,890.16 .. Red #3272 36" 10 rolls 439.00 4,390.00 - Yellow #3271 36" 6 rolls 439.00 2,634.00 .-. -" Blue #3275 36" 10 rolls 439.00 4,390.00 . Orange #1484 36" 3 rolls 439.00 1,317.00 --. White #3290 36" 30 rolls 439.00 13,170.00 .. GRAND TOTAL $48,323.91 -'- --- ~ .._- -_.._~- - i Pagel1. 1- Roadrunner Traffic Supply Bid #00-898 f I - Unit Bid - DeScription Size Qty Price Amount , Group A I I -- .--- Aluminum Sign Blanks - ,080 gauge w/radius c=: corners & standard holes --.-- I - - =1 1. Pentagon 30x30 15 $10.04 $150.60 -- 2. Diamond 30x30 100 11.77 1,177.00 ~ Octagon - Anodized 30x30 200 10.54 2,108.00 36x36 200 15.22 3,044.00 4. Rectangle - Anodized 48x24 25 15.06 376.50 48x18 20 11.30 226.00 42x24 10 13.19 131.90 36x36 10 15.22 152.20 36x30 10 14.13 141.30 36x12 10 6.17 61.70 30x30 20 11.77 235.40 29x30 10 11.77 117.70 24x48 40 15.06 602.40 24x36 20 11.30 226.00 - 24x30 20 9.42 188.40 24x24 20 7.54 150.80 18x48 40 11.31 452.40 18x18 20 4.23 84.60 18x12 50 2.82 141.00 - 6x12 100 1.25 123.00 5. Round 36 10 14.88 148.80 6. Rectangle - Flat 9x30 150 5.54 831.00 (no holes) 9x36 150 6.65 997.50 9x42 150 7.75 1,162.50 9x48 150 8.88 1,332.00 --- 9x54 150 9.97 1,495.50 1- -- -- Barricade Sheeting engineer grade, orange/pressure sensitive - white, reflective, engineer grade 7. ** 6" left stripe 8x50 yds_ 12 rolls 111,00 1,332.00 8. ** 6" right stripe 8x50 yds 12 rolls 111.00 1,332.00 --- ** 3M material only u__ - - Page 2. --- t_-1 \ \ Unit Bid Desçription Size Qty Price Amount ~~StoP'Faces - R1-1 30x30 150 6.69 1,003.50 .- 10. No Parking - R7-1 18X24J=~~_ 3.21 160.50 -- -- - 11. Crime Watch 18x24 50 3.52 176.00 - -.. Miscellaneous 12. Suprlock, square 1 3/4" 200 4.12 824.00 --- 13. Suprcross - #990F 400 3.96 1,584.00 14. Round Suprlock - #922F 200 4.10 820.00 15. Tool-#73 2 5.75 11.50 -- Group B I 16. 2 way Amber Square 4" 500 1.01 505.00 17. 1 way clear, square 4" 500 1.00 500.00 18. Yellow, round 4" 2000 0.45 900,00 19. White, round 4" 2000 0.45 900.00 Hot Tape - 20. 8x30 ft. 75 rolls 60.00 4,500.00 - - Hot Tape - white 21. Right curve arrow 8ft 10 pkgs. 180.00 1,800.00 1- Left curve arrow 12 ft 22. 10 pkgs. 180.00 1,800.00 23. Left combo arrow 12 ft 10 pkgs. 164.00 1,640.00 - - --.--- Right combo arrow 12 ft 24. 10 pkgs. 164.00 1,640.00 ---- -----.- 25. X-ing legends, white 8ft 2 pkgs. 132.00 264.00 26. School legends 8ft 2 pkgs. 203.00 406.00 -_.- --- .-- GRAND TOTAL $37,956.70 -0-- ---- ---- --=t-. --q -- Page 3. ,-, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS :;"' Depart~ent: Finance / Support Services Council Meeting Date: 03/25/2002 Subject: Award Bid for 2002 Interior Renovation Project to Ed Agenda Number: PU 2OOZ-tlØ9 Parker, Inc. in the Amount of $58,750 In the 2001/02 Budget, Council appropriated funds for interior renovation of both Senior Centers and the Environmental Services building. Competitive sealed proposals were solicited and the- results are outlined below. Harrison Quality Construction Ed Parker, Inc. Southwest Architects Keck & Company Contractors Best Commercial TW Foster, Inc. Contractors ICI Owen Commercial $57,600 $58,750 $68,325 $69,251 $84,759 $95,000 $110,550 $180,783 "-- The project will include interior painting and ceiling tile replacement at each facility, the finish out of the bay area at Dan Echo,ls Senior Center, and window replacement at the Bursey Road Senior Center. The window replacement complies with the}11andates of Senate Bill 5 and the new adopted building code for energy efficiency. Using the proposal selection criteria as allowed by Senate Bill 510, it was determined that Ed Parker, Inc. was the best-qualified contractor for the project. During the interview process Harrison Quality Construction stated that change orders would be required to properly complete the project. It is very unusual for a contractor to discuss the need for change orders that would increase the cost prior to the award of a project. Ed Parker, Inc. met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and can complete the project within 60 days. They have performed previous projects with the City and have most recently completely phase one of the Dan Echols bay renovation. Finance Review eN Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Page 1 of L '-- ~. ~e1 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Fu~ding Source: 310-0000..601.79-00 . 125-00-604.79-0 $53,550 $ 5,200 Recommendation: To award the proposal for the 2002 Interior Renovation project to Ed Parker, Inc. in the amount'of $58,750. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-- Depart?1ent: Finance / Support Services Council Meeting Date: 03/25/2002 Subject: Award Bid for 2002 Light Fixture Replacement Project to Agenda Number: PU 2002-010 Cable Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $74,900 In the 2001/02 Budget, Council appropriated funds for the renovation of several City facilities. Included in the renovation is the replacement of older light fixtures with new fixtures that are 20% more energy efficient. The replacement of the older light fixtures helps the City meets the mandates of Senate Bill 5, which requires cities to develop programs to reduce energy usage for facilities. Formal bids were solicited and the results are outlined below. Cable Electric, Inc. Design Electric Knight Electric Company AAA Electrical Service $74,900 $80,399 $80,486 $82,061 Bidders were requested to submit bids for the removal and replacement of 433 existing light fixtures and the installation of 31 new fixtures in the bay area at Dan Echols. Fixtures will be replaced at the Jail, both Senior Centers, Environmental Services, Fire Stations 2, 3, & 4, and the Service Center. Cable Electric, Inc. met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and can complete the project within 90 days. Staff also received positive responses from the references checked. Funding Source: 310-0000-601.79-00 125-0000-604.79-00 $69,293 $ 5,607 Recommendation: To award the bid for the Light Fixture Replacement Project to Cable Electric, Inc. in the amount of $74,900. Finance Review ~r?@ff JlI De artment Head Si nature Budget Director Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Page 1 of ..L CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-- Departf,T1ent: Finance / Support Services Council Meeting Date: 03/25/2002 . Subject: Award Bid for 2002 Flooring Replacement Project to Par Agenda Number: PU 2002-011 Flooring in the Amount of $74,740· In the 2001/02 Budget, Council appropriated funds for flooring replacement at various City facilities. Competitive sealed proposals were solicited and the results are outlined below: Par Flooring LP $ 74,740 Mr. G's Flooring $ 85,075 DuPont flooring Systems $111,176 This project will include removal and replacement of carpet and inlaid sheet flooring at the Bursey Senior Center, Recreation Center and Environmental Services. The project also includes replacement of some of the older flooring at the Dan Echols Center and the installation of new flooring in the bay area. Using the proposal selection criteria as allowed by Senate Bill 510, it was determined that Par Flooring was the best-qualified contractor for the project. Par Flooring has satisfactorily completed previous projects for the City. They met all the specifications and general \ conditions of the bid and can complete the project within six weeks. ..- Funding Source: 310-0000-601.79-00 125-0000-604.79-00 $61 ,860 $12,880 Recommendation: To award the proposal for the 2002 Flooring Replacement project to Parr Flooring LP in the amount of $74,740. Finance Review \ -- ~J)~ GV De artment Head Si nature Budget Director Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Director Page 1 of ....1. .... CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS - I Department: Information Services Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 '--.-. PU 2002-012 SUbject: Award Annual Microcomputer Hardware Contract to Omtex Agenda Number: And Approve Resolution No. 2002-020 In January 1995, Council approved the master plan that recommended the City standardize on microcomputer hardware. In October 1995, and after extensive research, the Information Services Department chose to standardize on Gateway computers. In August 1998, Gateway opened a Country Store in North Richland Hills. In February 1999, the City awarded the most recent microcomputer hardware contract to OMTEX, who is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Gateway products. OMTEX has done an excellent jOb over the past three years. In keeping with the Buy NRH policy, Information Services has continued to purchase Gateway computers. Gateway PC's have been very reliable, the service has been excellent and the prices are very competitive. We typically purchase between 50 - 100 computers annually. As the existing contract with OMTEX recently expired, Information Services and Purchasing worked together to develop an RFP and solicit proposals for future purchases of Gateway hardware. The RFP terms call for a three-year agreement with the right to extend to a fourth term. A key component of the RFP is that as computer prices decline, the Vendor must pass these savings onto the City. The RFP was sent to 5 prospective Vendors and the City received two official proposals, one from OMTEX and one from Gateway Corporate. In an attempt to secure a third proposal, the City extended the due date by one week, however no additional proposals were received. The decision was made to open the two proposals and compare the results with the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources (D/R) pricing, as DIR also sells Gateway products. It was then discovered that the Gateway Corporate proposal used the State of Texas D/R pricing. OMTEX and Gateway Corporate offered identical pricing, each proposing an eight percent discount off the list price and both agreed to the vast majority of the conditions within the RFP. However, OMTEX has agreed to create a website strictly for NRH, that will be used to custom configure and provide price quotes for the PC's needed by NRH. The website pricing will be updated on a weekly basis. Based upon the past performance of OMTEX, the identical discount and the addition of the website, staff recommends continuing the agreement with OMTEX. Recommendation: To award the contract to supply the City with Gateway microcomputers to OMTEX for three years with the option to extend for one additional year and to pass Resolution No. 2002-020 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget )(' Other Finance Review Account Number 5?n..7nt?71? 7~.?~ Sufficient Funds Available Page 1 of L RESOLUTION NO. 2002-020 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the contract with OMTEX to supply the City with Gateway microcomputers for three years with the option to extend for one additional year. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 2002 APPROVED: Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George Staples - Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 03/25/2002 Subject: 28th Year Community Development Block Grant Proaram Agenda Number: GN 2002-027 Public Hearing In 1996 the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated the City as a metropolitan city to receive direct entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. On June 24, 1996 the City Council accepted the direct entitlement de.signation and entered into an agreement with Tarrant County for the administration of the City's CDBG program. As a result of this designation, the City is allocated a net amount of approximately $292,800 each year from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the CDBG program. Each program year, the City must prepare and submit a CDBG program outlining the use of these funds in accordance with HUD guidelines. Staff has prepared a program for the 28th CDSG program year that proposes to use the 28th Year CDBG funds for the reconstruction of Roberta Drive from Clenis to Lola. This project is being proposed because of the low rating of the condition of Roberta Drive. HUD requires a public hearing so that the City can receive comments and input from citizens regarding the proposed 28th year (2001/2002) CDBG program project. ----- Recommendation To conduct the public hearing and receive public comments regarding the 28th Year CDSG program. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget -. '\ Other ëJV Æ./= I/át~ Department Heaâ Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Budget Director Finance Director ~~ Page 1 of _ ^'",,",",_:~'''.^ ,.' " CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 03/25/2002 Subject: 28th Year (2001/2002) Community Development Block Agenda Number: GN 2002-028 Grant Program - Resolution No. 2002-012 Following the public hearing from the previous agenda item, it is necessary for Council to take action regarding the project they wish to be included in the 28th year (2001/2002) CDBG entitlement program. The proposed 28th Year CDBG project is the reconstruction of Roberta Drive. This project will be bid spring 2003 with reconstruction to begin summer 2003, provided that Tarrant County is able to verify the eligibility of this project under the CDBG criteria. As you recall, Tarrant County established target areas within our City for the use of CDBG funds. Those target areas were changed effective December 2001, and the area that includes Roberta Drive is no longer considered a target area. Staff has discussed this with Patricia Ward of Tarrant County, and her recommendation was that the City submit Roberta Drive as our 28th year project, as that has been part of our plan for the use of these funds for several years. Eligibility of Roberta Drive will be verified via a survey of the residents on the street and 2000 block level Census data to determine whether the residents meet HUD's low to moderate income criteria. Staff will work with Tarrant County regarding the eligibility of this project. Should the street not meet the income criteria, staff will work with the Council to identify another use for these funds. ., The attached resolution transmits the City's proposed 28th year (2001/2002) CDBG program. The proposed program consists of one street reconstruction project: PrQject Estimated Cost 1. Roberta Drive (from Clenis to Lola Drive) The final estimate for the pro~osed 2001-2002 (28th year) project is $487,941. The project will be funded with the $292,800 28 year CDBG allocation, and remaining funds from previous CDBG projects. Should there be a problem with the availability of funds to complete the entire project, the limits of the project can be adjusted so that the project cost remains within the amount of funds available. $487,94~ Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2002-012 outlining the 28th Year CDBG program. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other = ~ A~~~ Department Hea Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Budget Director Finance Director ~~r. Page 1 of ----_._."--~-----'----~-"--_.^.-_..-..-.,,--,-- -.-","-""~.~_.,- Resolution No. 2002-012 WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills will receive direct entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 28th (2001/2002) CDBG program year; and WHEREAS, the schedule below represents the City's requested program for the 28th (2001/2002) CDBG program year; and WHEREAS, the City would like to begin work on this project as soon as possible; PrQject Roberta Drive (from Clenis to Lola Drive) Estimated Cost $487,491 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, THAT The schedule above represents the City's CDBG program for the 28th funding year, 2001/2002. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL on this the 25th day of March 2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY City Attorney '-. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-oepartment: Administration Council Meeting Date: 03/25/02 Subject: Suspendina the Proposed Effective Date of the Proposed Agenda Number: GN 2002-028 Rate Schedules of TXU Gas - Resolution No. 2002-011 On March 1, 2002 TXU Gas filed a request to increase the rates which it charges for natural gas service in North Richland Hills and 106 other cities. For the first time this case covers a major portion of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. The company proposes to increase rates by 8.01 % overall effective April 5, 2002. In North Richland Hills residential rates will increase by 5.9%, commercial rates by 2%, and industrial rates by 30.5% creating an overall rate increase of 5.13%. The last rate adjustment was completed by the Council in December 2000 and previous to that in 1995. The December 2000 granted rate adjustment was for 4.13%. Under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act the City Council has original jurisdiction over the rates of gas utilities. Secondary or appellate jurisdiction rests with the Railroad Commission of Texas. The act also authorizes the City Council to suspend operation of the increased rates for 90 ~ days beyond the date that the rates would ordinarily go into effect. Aft~r the 90-day suspension, the company is authorized to place the proposed rates into effect under bond. The act further provides that a municipality may be reimbursed for any rate analysis it deems appropriate evaluating the proposed rate increases. It is staff's recommendation that TXU Gas rates should be suspended for the 90-day period allowed and that the rates be reviewed and analyzed through a consortium of cities using a consultant. Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2002-011. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Avail Die nance Director pitn~ 1 nf "M"~_~_~'_~'"~,.".___~~__~__~_ . RESOLUTION NO. 2002-011 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STEERING COMMITTEE OF AFFECTED CITIES TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL AND RATE CASE CONSULTANTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITIES TO INTERVENE IN RELATED DOCKETS BEFORE THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION; AND SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARRIF AND SCHEDULE OF RATES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution Company, (hereinafter called "TXU Gas"), on March 1,2002, filed a Statement of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities for an increase in rates; and WHEREAS, the municipality of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, (hereinafter called "City") is a regulatory authority having a statutory duty to participate in such proceedings and whose citizens will be substantially affected by the relates established as a result of such proceedings; and WHEREAS, the City is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses, pursuant to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act: and WHEREAS, a steering committee of distribution system cities has been formed to facilitate and coordinate the participation of cities in the service area of TXU Gas in these rate proceedings; and WHEREAS, after having considered information from TXU Gas, it is the opinion of the City Council that the proposed Schedule of Rates should be suspended for a period of ninety (90 days from the effective date stated in TXU Gas' statement of Intent or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to join with other cities to review such filing and present evidence as may be appropriate before the Texas Railroad Commission, all as directed by the steering committee of affected cities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. That the City Council of the municipality of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, authorizes Greg Vick, Managing Director Community Services and Facilities, to represent the City on the Steering Committee of affected cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and authorizes the Steering Committee of which the City is a participating member, to retain legal counsel and engage rate case consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the City in related dockets and appeals. 1 2. In order to allow the City sufficient time to analyze and prepare for the hearing and decision on any requested rates, the City Council hereby suspends the operation of the proposed tariffs and Schedule of Rates, which would otherwise go into effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in the TXU Gas Statement of Intent, or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, Le., suspension until midnight, July 3, 2002, and for such additional period of time as may be necessary and authorized by law. During such period of suspension, the rates in force shall be those rates in effect when the suspended schedule was first filed and shall continue in force until finally approved, modified or denied by the City Council. 3. The City should join with other participating cities to review such filing and to intervene before the Texas Railroad Commission, subject to the right to terminate such participation at any time written notice and to act independently in the exercise of local regulatory authority. 4. The City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent to the TXU Gas representative: PASSED AND APPROVED this _ day of March, 2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, Assistant City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services 2 r " CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS .'--.-. Department: Economic Development Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider Adoption of Ordinance Creating Economic Agenda Number: GN 2002-025 Development Program for Making Grants to Stimulate Business Activity Ordinance No. 2612 Staff continues to work with new and existing businesses to encourage economic growth within North Richland Hills. The City currently offers 3 types of economic incentives to encourage business investment. (Property Tax Abatement, Tax Increment Financing & Economic Development Grants) General guidelines have been set up for property tax abatement and tax increment financing districts. However, the ability to offer grants to encourage economic development has a broad spectrum for approval through Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Staff is recommending that the City establish an ordinance to set basic thresholds for consideration of offering local grants. An ordinance is included that creates Chapter 8 ~ in the local code of ordinances and states if a business has a minimum of a $5 million investment in building construction and creates a minimum of 300 new jobs, the City of North Richland Hills will consider waiving the appropriate development fees for that. project. These fées would typically include Building Permit and Public Works inspection fees that would normally be charged for construction activities. While the City of North Richland Hills could consider other requirements for grants or waivers, staff thinks that these general guidelines will serve as a ~.. basic threshold for consideration of economic development grants. Following is a breakdown of existing economic development incentive agreements and policies. Property Tax Abatements in NRH The City of North Richland Hills has a formal policy for Property Tax Abatement. The Tax Abatement policy states that the City will cOnsider property tax abatements for existing businesses with a minimum investment of $1.5 million, new businesses with a $2 million investment and regional retail or entertainment facility at a $5 million minimum investment. Property tax abatements are typically given for a maximum of 10 years. Currently the City of North Richland Hills has one active property tax abatement agreement with North Hills Mall for a 50% tax abatement of the value of new improvements over a 10 year period. The mall expansion lease up period expires on January 1, 2004. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget - ì Other ¿¡)J ---1Q~ Department Head Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available ,da/V{J ~~. AoaoœŒæ,," \ ED Grant Thresholds Page 1 of 2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Tax Increment Financing in NRH The City of North Richland Hills has created 2 Tax Increment Financing Districts. The Tax Increment Financing Districts are created to earmark property taxes for public improvements by freezing tax levels on a certain date and using the incremental revenues to pay for those public improvements within the district. TIF #1 was created to encourage the redevelopment of the Richland Business Centre. The incremental tax revenue is used to pay for major drainage improvements in Mackey Creek to prevent flooding of the center. TIF #2 was created for the HomeTown development. Revenues generated from the TIF will go to designing and constructing a recreation center, library and performing arts/conference center. Economic Development Grants For the purpose of Economic Development, Cities in the State of Texas can make grants to encourage business investment. Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code gives broad approval for cities to offer economic development grants. Currently the City of North Richland Hills has one agreement for an economic development grant with North Hills Mall. This agreement calls for a rebate of 80% of sales and beverage taxes for 15 years above a base of $900,000 a year to the City. The Mall agreement also specifies a $3 million grant for infrastructure improvements. This agreement also requires an initial lease up and construction to occur prior to January 1,2004. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 2612. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM ED Grant Thresholds Page 2 of 2 ~ o .... tn .- J: (1) > .- .... c (1) u c .... c (1) E c.. o - (1) > (1) c u .- E o c o u W J: a::: z en ::s - ta - en "C Q) ã) a. E o o "C Q) ã) a. E o o en ... ctJ Q) >. U') ... .2 cf2. o o .... x_ ctJ c: I- Q) .?:-E ... Q) Q)- a.ctJ 0.0 e:<í ~ ~ Q) Q) >.>' 0.2 - a. a.E ~ Q) U') :: .... Q) U') c: c:M ëã 0> ã>:g a::<í Q) ëij;Q Ë .Q> c: c: ã5 0 .Q § .~ 'Ë :: ~ co E x . U') UJ o . 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E ëij Ë c: .Q E co ~ C) :E .~ ü:i ORDINANCE NO. 2612 2 6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A PROGRAM FOR MAKING LOANS AND GRANTS OF PUBLIC MONEY AND PROVIDING PERSONNEL AND SERVICES OF THE CITY TO PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO STIMULATE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE CITY. 4 8 10 12 WHEREAS, Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes municipalities to promote local economic development and make grants of public money other than from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations payable from ad valorem taxes and to administer programs for providing personnel and services of the municipality to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the city; NOW, THEREFORE, 14 16 18 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 20 Section 1: THAT the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 8\12 which shall read as follows: 22 24 "CHAPTER 8Y% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 26 Sec.8Y%-1. Economic Development Grants. 28 30 The City Council may grant public money to the development corporation created by the city under the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). No such funds maybe from ad valorem taxes or obligations payable from ad valorem taxes. Any such grant may be made only pursuant to a contract with the corporation which provides for use of such grant for specified development and diversification of the economy, elimination of unemployment or underemployment and development and expansion of commerce. 32 34 36 Sec. 8Y%-2. Personnel and Services of the City. 38 42 In order to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial development in the city, the charges nonnally charged for the services of city personnel, including but not limited to charges for building pennits, inspection fees, and similar charges may be waived pursuant to a contract which results in the construction of new business buildings with a construction cost in excess of$5,000,000 and the creation of at least 300 new jobs in the city. 40 44 W: \ Non: chlandHllls\General \Ordinances\Loans&Grants. PublicMoney. ord. wpd 1 Sec. 8Yí-3. Administration. 2 4 The city manager is authorized to execute contracts under this Chapter which have been approved by the City Council and is authorized to utilize city personnel to administer programs and grants hereunder." 6 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 8 PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 2002. 10 12 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 14 16 By: Charles Scoma, Mayor 18 ATTEST: 20 22 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 24 26 28 30 W; \Nort chlandHills\General \Ordinances\Loans&Grants. PubllcMoney. ord. wpd 2 \ .. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '--- Department: Economic Development Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider Economic Incentive Agreement for new construction by UICI Agenda Number: GN 2002-028 ~ Assuming that City Council passes Ordinance 2612 that sets the criteria for making grants under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, staff would recommend the establishment of an Economic Incentive Agreement for UICI. UICI currently operates a 108,000 square foot office off the northwest corner of Precinct Line and Grapevine Highway. They also are one of our top companies with more than 800 employees. UICI is in the process of more than doubling their size to 238,000 square feet and more than 1400 employees. With this expansion UICI will become the City of North Richland Hills number one employer. The proposed agreement will allow UICI to receive a waiver of building and public works fees totaling approximately $90,000 in return UICI is agreeing to construct 120,000 square feet of Class "A" office space valued at $9,000,000 and bring a minimum of 300 new jobs to North Richland Hills by the end of December 2003. The waiver of fees includes building and public works inspection and plan review fees as well as local impact fees. The waiver does not include the Fort Worth portion of impact fees. Under Ordinance 2612, the minimum threshold is $5 million and 300 jobs. UICI is bringing in twice the dollar threshold requirement. This is a win-win situation for the City and for UICI. UICI representatives will be present at the Council meeting to give a brief presentation on the office expansion. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an Economic Incentive Agreement with UICI. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget _ _"' ) ~~~ Department Head Signature Finance Review Account Number Suffi~ Funds = c7'zÆ1-? ~ Finance Director ~tM~ UICI Agreement Page 1 of 1 Anticipated City Fees related to Mega Life Expansion $10,000,000 shell building and parking Building Permit Fee Electrical Permit Fee Mechanical Permit Fee Plumbing Permit Fee Certificate of Occupancy Sub Total $2,750,000 Interior Improvements Building Permit Fee Electrical Permit Fee Mechanical Permit Fee Plumbing Permit Fee Plan Review Fee Sub Total Public Improvements Public Works Inspection Fee @ 3% Public Works Plan Review Fee @ 2% Local Water Impact Fee Sub Total Total Fees Eligible for Waiver Costs Not Eligible for Waiver Public Works Maintenance Bond Fort Worth Water Impact Fees $48,421.00 $ 1,383.25 $ 2,425.00 $ 457.00 $ 50.00 $52,736.25 $12,573.00 $ 1,383.25 $ 2,425.00 $ 1,623.25 $ 8.172.45 $26,176.95 $ 2,400.00 $ 1,600,00 $ 6.302.00 $ 10,302.00 $89,215.20 $ 2,086.14 MEGA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT This Economic Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and among the CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, a home rule municipality, (the "City"), and MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company, ("Owner"), acting by and through its respective authorized officers and representatives: RECITALS: WHEREAS, MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company owns the land and improvements comprising an office complex on Lot 1, Block 1, Aegon Office Park Addition on approximately 17.63 acres of land located at 9151 Grapevine Highway in North Richland Hills, Texas; and WHEREAS, MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company currently successfully operates a 108,000 square foot office complex and employs more than 600 employees at 9151 Grapevine Highway; and WHEREAS, MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company has requested economic development incentives in order to expand their current operation and construct approximately 120,000 square feet of additional Class "A" office space and related parking valued at more than $9,000,000; and WHEREAS, The improvements will promote economic development, stimulate business and commerce, create an additional 600 jobs, generate tax revenue, and make MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company the number one employer in North Richland Hills; and WHEREAS, MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company has advised City that a contributing factor that would induce Owner to develop the 120,000 square foot office expansion, relocate 600 jobs would be an agreement by City to provide a waiver of building and public works inspection and plan review fees to Owner to defray a portion of the costs to be incurred by owner as a consequence of developing and constructing the office expansion; and WHEREAS, City is authorized by Article III, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution and Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to establish economic development programs and to provide grants; and WHEREAS, City has determined that providing economic development incentives will further the public purposes and economic development goals of the City; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the City and Owner agree as follows: 1 I. The Office Expansion Owner agrees without cost to the City to design, construct, operate and manage or cause to be designed, constructed, operated and managed a $9,000,000 Office Expansion on the Premises and other ancillary facilities such as reasonably required parking and landscaping more fully described in submittals filed by Owner with the City in order to obtain a building permit. The approximate location of the Office Expansion will be shown on a Site Plan of the Premises to be submitted to the City, Conceptual renderings of the Office Expansion are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. II. Owner Requirements In consideration of the City entering into this Agreement providing for the waiver of fees constituting a grant to Owner under the terms and conditions set forth herein, Owner agrees: To construct a minimum of 120,000 square feet of Class "A" office space valued at more than $9,000,000 on property known as Lot 1, Block 1, Aegon Office Park Addition and bring a minimum of 300 new jobs to the City of North Richland Hills no later than December 31, 2003. The requirement for new jobs will be for at least a period of 12 months after occupancy, III. Grant Amount. Payment Terms and Conditions A. Grant Amount. Subject to compliance with all terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Owner shall be entitled to receive and the City shall provide Owner with a waiver of building permit fees, plan review fees, local impact fees and public works inspection fees related to building and public improvements described in Section I. B. Payment to City. If Owner fails to meet Owner Requirements, Owner shall be obligated to pay to the City all fees waived described in Section III. Such payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of written request from the City. IV. Binding Agreement The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon the successors and assigns of all parties hereto. 2 V. Authorization Owner represents that it has full capacity and authority to grant all rights and assume all obligations that it has granted and assumed under this Agreement. VI. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in Tarrant County, Texas. EXECUTED on this 25th day of March 2002. City of North Rich/and Hills, Texas By: Larry Cunningham City Manager MEGALife & Health Insurance Company By: Gregory 1. Mutz President & Chief Executive Officer Approved as to Form: By: George Staples, City Attorney Attest: By: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 3 (Pm ~EE - - o (') .. '" ~.. .. ~r: O"C.... ~ J ~.- '< .~ ~ (') ... _1J1 o,,) o o .... ëP~ IEB - - o ~ /") ~ 3 I:T ~ ... .. 3k i:'~{.\, " \ f.. tié.. ... .,....:. .'.. 'j.{:.~. !,>;- ': , :,; ~ C/) .. æ. ~ ~c: -- ~n ~- C/) .. C C. '< .~ ~U1 ~ Q Q ... f~ - - '=' ('!) , i :~ ~ ... ~ :.. ..... .~ t ('!) .. .tJ1 N o o ... d'~ ~Ea - - c '" ~ . .j:.,,.. /. f) ~ - ? :: :~ - J : --- f) , ¡..' ., œ .CJI N o o ~ ~. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '-/ Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Consider the request from Mike Miller for the approval of the Agenda Number: PS 2002-05 Final Plat of Lot 8R, Block 1, Odell Addition located 7921 Odell Street. Case Summary: Mike Miller is requesting approval of the Final Plat of Lot 8R, Block 1 Odell Addition. The purpose of this replat is to combine two lots into one for the purpose of development. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing structures (house and accessory building) to build a 3900 square foot residence. 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 concerning this plat. Current Zoning: The current zoning of the site is R-3 Residential. The proposed use is consistent with the existing zoning. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for this area. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Right Of Way: No additional street ROW is required for this development. ',-- Utilities: No issues concerning the extension of utilities to the site have been identified. Flood or Drainage: No portion of this lot is located within the 100-year floodplain. No drainage issues have been identified by staff. Traffic/Access: The site fronts Odell Street, which will serve as the primary access. Payte Street "dead-ends" into the rear of the tract. There are no plans for the extension of Payte Street through this site. The applicant has no plans to for access from Payte Street. Tree Preservation: The site exhibits a limited amount of foliage normally associated with residential development. No tree surveys or landscaping plans have been submitted to staff for review to determine preservation status. This information will be provided during the permit process. Parkland Dedication Fee: Park Fees in the amount of $600 will be required prior to a building permit being issued. Finance Review \----. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other - ~ ~f1W Account Number Sufficient Funds Avafláble Department Head Signature Finance Director PS 2002-05 Odell Addition CC Page 1 of 2 \ \---~ '\..- Î CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 28, 2002, recommended approval of PS 2002-05 subject to staff and engineering comments by a vote of 5-0. To approve PS 2002-05 a Final Plat of Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION·ITEM PS 2002-05 Odell Addition CC Page 2 of 2 11 10 13 ,- ~ 1< ~~I~Và ~ r_..~_::_.._L._~:œNE8J..~1.~~~L._..~L- ~~~ __~~.__ __=___ ~ .....1 1 10 \. =-- ~ ,\10 1 8 1 /) ~,~~ {-.. 3,.~ jSj vi,e Y E " A",,", ,"þ"V r. ~ 7 :,¡...... 2(1) j. ~ ~- 6 ID DR ·.·a·.·.·. S I 7 ;:;:It;: :::~:::i 10 11 12 13 ..... (' ~\ L :':':':J 0 L. ~ \. ~ ODELL 88Ø8 TR 1 A 1 2 - - W I- >- <I: a.. - TR 1 A 1 A .59 AC Z03 ~ ID ,. !! 3 " U 4 I TR lA3 S ZoO .335 AC ~ TR lA3A Z03 . 335 AC . 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I · · 1 I b " . ¡ . - /.56;oa:t....p 3 C 1.14 a 'b I 1~ I .643 a~ NRH Public Works / Administration CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS February 21,2002 MEMO TO: Dave Green, Planning and Inspection FROM: Andrea Jobe, EIT, Engineer Associate RE: Odell Addition, Block 1, Lot 8R, PS 2002-05 All plat comments have been addressed. There are some minor comments on the utility plan that will be required to be resolved before the plat proceeds to city council. (MLu4e~Y Andrea R. Jobe, E.l.l)Engineer Associate ARJ/pwm2002-019 cc: Mike Curtis, P.E., Public Works Director Jon Lovell, E,I.T., Engineer Associate ~ ,) 3c" ~3~(_~,,~\~(-! ... \c::~n ?:chiarj ~ii]s. Texas 1Ir 76182-0609 . \)crI1,cê".t_, <20· ,~17-J.27-6400 * ¡::AX 811-427-¡J4C- PS 2002-05 REQUEST FROM MIKE MILLER FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 8R, BLOCK 1 OF ODELL ADDITION LOCATED AT 7921 ODELL STREET APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case. This is a request from Mike Miller for a final plat combining two lots in the Odell Addition. The purpose of the plat combination is to build a house on the property. There is an existing structure, which will be removed once the new structure is complete, The property is zoned R-3. The plat complies with the Comprehensive Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance. There are no drainage, transportation or utility issues. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to staff comments. There were no questions or comments from the commission members. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Turnage, motioned to approve PS 2002-05 subject to staff comments. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 200~.o50 -+ April 1, 2002 Clarification on Park Land Fee for Lot 8R, Block 1, Odell Addition Mike Miller was the applicant for the replat for Lot 8R, Block 1, Odell Addition at 7921 Odell. This replat was approved by City Council on March 25 and questions arose regarding the requirement for a $600 Park Fee. Staff has researched the Park Land Dedication Ordinance No. 2455 and found that Section 300 exempts replacement of residential structures from the Park Land Fee. We have notified Mr. Miller that he is exempt from the $600 Park Land Fee because he is replacing an existing residential structure and not creating additional lots. if Staff is suggesting that no changes be made to 'the Park Land Dedication Ordinance as a result of the above clarification. A copy of Ordinance No. 2455 is enclosed for your perusal. Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager \. L ~UED BY THE crrv MANAGER ;::'f." '--"-"'-~~"'''''-'»''-"-''"---~----,-~----, .. ORDINANCE NO. 2455 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HillS AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1874 BY THE ADDITION OF AN ARTICLE TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS"; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR A PARK AND RECREATION FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PARK AND RECREATION NEEDS OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF PARK FEES AND CREDITS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas.is a home rule city, acting under the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code and the North Richland Hills Home Rule Charter; and . WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills Texas has adopted the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan which establishes standards for neighborhood parks, linear parks, and open space; and WHEREAS, new development in the City generates demand for parks and open space facilities to be used by residents of such new development; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to assure open space and neighborhood park facilities are available and adequate, it is appropriate and in the best interest of the City to amend Ordinance Number 1874 to authorize the appropriate park and recreation fees; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. THAT, the following regulations shall be the minimum standards for development within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas: Ordinance No. 2455 Page 1 of 5 _··'__'__"0~'h0",~<00_"_·._~'"___'_~'~____~__ City of North Richland Hills ARTICLE 12 PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 100 PURPOSE AND INTENT The requirements contained in this Article are intended for the purpose of assuring open space and neighborhood park facilities are available and adequate to meet thé needs created by such development while maintaining current and proposed park and recreation standards pursuant to the North Richland Hills 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. It is the Policy of the City that a park and recreation fee is hereby imposed on residential and non-residential development, and all fees collected shall be used solely and exclusively for the purpose of acquisition and development of park facilities reasonably attributable to the development assessed the fee. It is also the policy of the City to allow any neighborhood parkland, which has been dedicated to and accepted by the City, to apply as credit to offset the imposed park fee. Such land shall be of size, character, and dimensions as is necessary to provide usable open space and park and recreational areas. SECTION 200 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Article only, the terms that follow shall have the meaning set forth herein. Terms not herein defined shall have those meanings given them by other Ordinances of the City. Words and terms defined in two ordinances shall be read in harmony unless there exists an irreconcilable conflict in which case the definition contained in this ordinance shall control. 1. Applicant: The property owner, or duly designated agent of the property owner, of land for which approval of a building permit has been requested for development. 2. Building Permit: The permit required for new construction and/or additions to buildings. 3. Development: Any activity that requires the securing of building permit. 4. Neighborhood Park: Public land, with associated improvements typically from 1 acre to 15 acres in size, and providing both active and passive recreational opportunities, as specified in the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. 5. Park and Recreation Facilities: Land and/or facilities used or to be used as a neighborhood park regardless of location, including both the acquisition of land, the construction of improvements thereon and the expenditure of funds incidental thereto. 6. 2000 Parks: Recrèation and Open SDace Master Plan: The official adopted Parks and Recreation System Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills and amendments thereto. 7. Property: A legally described parcel of land capable of development pursuant to applicable City ordinances and regulations. Page 2 of 5 - .._.._-."~---~---"""-"~'*-------,~------- SECTION 300 APPLICABILITY 1. This Article shall be uniformly applicable to residential and non-residential development of property in the City. This Article does not apply to activities involving the replacement, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation or other improvements to an existing residential or non-residential structure, or to rebuilding of a damaged structure, unless such activity results in a change in the type. 2. This Article applies to all property for which a final plat has not been formally submitted to the City for approval. SECTION 400 PARK FEE 1. Residential Developments: A park fee, in the amount of $600 per dwelling unit, shall be imposed on all residential development in the City. 2. Non-Residential Developments: Although non-residential development does not generate residential occupancies per se, it does create environmental impacts, which may negatively affect the living environment of the community. These impacts may be ameliorated or eliminated by providing park or open space areas, which buffer adjoining land uses. A park fee, in the amount of $1000 per acre or prorated portion thereof, shall be imposed on all non-residential development in the City with a maximum dedication requirement of five (5) acres. SECTION 500 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS BY LAND DEDICATION 1. In lieu of, or as credit towards all or a portion of the imposed park fee as required in Section 400 of this Ordinance, the developer may elect to apply a contribution of dedication of neighborhood parkland acceptable to the City at a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every forty (40) residential dwelling units or prorated portion thereof; with a maximum dedication requirement of five (5) acres and at a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every fifty (50) non-residential gross acres of development or prorated portion thereof; with a maximum dedication requirement of five (5) acres. 2. An applicant shall propose dedication of parkland in conjunction with approval of the subdivision plat. 3. Land dedicated or otherwise set aside for open space and park and recreational areas shall be of such size, dimensions, topography, and general character as is reasonably required for the type of use proposed, such as open space buffer, active recreation for individual sports, playground, tot lot, picnic area, etc. . 4. Land dedicated or otherwise set aside for open space and recreational areas shall be developable up-land, not lying within flood ways or flood plains. Page 3 of 5 -'_...__._-~"--_.----_.~~~,._.~._,~,-,.~,~---- 5. In any case where a dedication is proposed, the City shall have the right to accept the dedication as submitted for approval, or in the altemative, to refuse dedication of the same, and require imposition of the park fee in accordance with Section 400 of this article. The City may permit a combination of dedication and fees to be used to fulfill this requirement. The City Staff decision in this regard is subject to appeal and review by the City Council, whose decision shall be final. SECTION 600 PROCESSING AND COLLECTION OF FEES A. Fee Payment 1. Applicants for a building permit for development subject to this Article must submit, on a form provided by the City, the proposed number of dwelling units or non-residential gross acres in the development. 2. Upon receipt of an application for a building permit, the City shall calculate the amount of the applicable fee due, pursuant to this Article. 3. The applicable park fee shall be collected prior to the issuance of the building permit. No building permit shall be issued nor shall any construction be allowed to begin until payment of all fees required by this Article has been made. B. Credit Against Park Fee for Developer Contributions of Land 1. Where review of development applications has resulted in the acceptance of land dedication, such land dedication shall be shown on a final plat and shall contain clear fee simple dedication of that land to the City. 2. The Director of Parks and Recreation or their designee shall make formal recommendation to the City Council to accept or refuse any proposed park land dedication prior to the Council's action on the development. 3. Applying for credit against the imposed park and recreation fee for the contribution of land is required to be made as a condition of final plat approval. C. Use of Park Fee Funds 1. Fees collected shall be used for the purpose of acquisition and development of neighborhood park facilities reasonably attributable to the development assessed the fee. Fees collected may be used for site preparation, the extension of utilities to or within sites, the installation of landscaping, play equipment, or recreation improvements, and attendant engineering and planning costs associated with such park development. 2. All expenditures of fees collected shall be made in accordance with the North Rich/and Hills 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. 2455 Page 4 of 5 "'.-."-'---~~~~>--"-"~'-~~-~-~-----,-~ II. Severability Clause That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section, 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 invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council-without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. III. Effective Date This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council this 10th day of April, 2000. APPROVED: A~....~~~···..... ,.4JIII .. ~ ... IU e, '0. ~ðf , ¡. ~ ð~ùJl_~ Pat~, HU1I'õ'n, çfty Secretary ""II/,"n"""~ v' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY ReXM~~ APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ;~,:~ .\~;.:~:~;;)::~:':~~:' ~;'~';'" . !;'. rdlnance No. 2455 ....<- _~_ ...________'o _... " CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 '-.. Subject: Public hearino to consider an apDeal by Western Rim Agenda Number: PZ 2002-02 Investment Advisors, Inc. for a zoning change from R-7-MF Multi-family, C-1 retail and 1-2 Medium Industrial to PD Planned Development for 27.034 acres of single family uses not to exceed four (4.0) lots per acre and 16.872 acres of multi-family uses not to exceed sixteen (16) units per acre and site plan approval in the 6800-6900 block of Mid-Cities Boulevard. Ordinance No. 2615 CASE SUMMARY: Staff has received an application for a zoning request from 38 acres of R-7-MF Multifamily, 3 acres of C-1 Retail, and 2.5 acres of 1-2 Medium Industrial to a PD Planned Development for 27.034 acres of single family and 16.872 acres of multifamily. This application is a planned development request with several variations from our standard development requirements. Prior to the formal zoning application to the City and prior to the public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, City Staff had numeroÜs meetings and discussions with the developer of this property describing the concerns that the proposed development did not meet City zoning and development standards. Prior to the February 14th P & Z meeting Staff requested the developers make changes to bring the proposed development in line with City standards. Very few changes were submitted by ~he time of the February 14th P&Z meeting to bring this proposed development in line with City standards. \...... . Traffic & Access A Traffic Impact Analysis has been performed for this site. The TIA indicates adequate access with two accesses drives for the single-family. development. The multifamily portion shares a combined entry with the single family and has a separate exit only access to Mid Cities. The proposed exit only drive out of the multifamily development does not meet the driveway spacing requirements, but forcing a right out only should have minimal impact on Mid Cities traffic. While BISD does own property directly east of this site, no immediate plans are underway for development of an elementary school. For this reason and the fact that no access was required as a result of the Traffic Study, no direct street access is provided to the school site. Pedestrian access is available from this site to the school in two places. Depending on the needs of the school a secondary firelane access could be provided in the future at one of these locations. "'--.. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) _ Operating Budget _ ..1 Other qI \J2Ì)JAb Department Head Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director Page 1 of L '- '- ~I .' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS If street access is provided from the proposed development to the BISD property, a revised TIA will need to be submitted to the City for review. The TIA will need to indicate if the additional school traffic will warrant a signal (or other improvements) at Mid Cities and Dream Dust Drive. Also the TIA will need to address if the school traffic (buses and cars) will require Dream Dust Drive to be wider than the 30 foot width being proposed. \ Traffic calming devices are indicated at three locations on Dream Dust Drive to slow down traffic along this long street. Staff does encourage these traffic calming devices, but would like flexíbility to work out the final location and details. R7 MF Multifamily Planned Development Request This application shows just under 17 acres of multifamily with 2 requested variances from our typical R7 MF standards. The site. plan indicates a density of 15.6 units per acre with 32 separate multifamily buildings with 3 different building types. The site plan indicates 3 - three story buildings and 29 - two story units. TheappUcant is requesting a variance from the 100% masonry requirement with elevations requested from 1% to 41% for non brick siding. The applicant is also requesting a variance from the requirement of a 60-foot setback between apartments and single. family lots. The request shows 2 story multifamily units within 20 feet of the property lines of the proposed single family. The landscape plan indicates a wrought iron fence and shrubs only along the back half of the proposed multifamily project on the west side adjacent to cOmmercial development. Staff is recommending that the shrubs extend north to Mid Cities to provide consistency. R3 Single Family Planned Development Request The application for single family indicates 4 requested variances from the R3 single family standards. These include lot area, lot width, street yard setback for sideyards and side yard setbacks. Requested Variances R3 Standards 7,500 sq.ft. 65 feet 20 feet 6 feet Requested PD 5,500 sq.ft. 50 feet 15 feet 5 feet Lot Area Lot Width Side Setback at Street Sideyard setback Proposed Additions to Standards Dwelling Unit Size 1,600 sq.ft. 15% at 1,600 sq.ft. 40% at 1,800 sq.ft. 45% at 2,000 sq.ft.· 30% (33 lots) 18% (20 lots) at 25 feet ª.72 acres (13.7%) Side Garage Entry's Staggered Front Setback Common Areas' no requirement 20 feet no requirement CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of L .\...... . \...... ~I .' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Comprehensive PI~n - The Comprehensive Plan indicates that this property to be used for professional office u'ses. However, the majority ofthe tract is currently zoned R7-MF. Single Family vs. Naulti -Family School Impact Questions were rais~d that the proposed development with reduced standards would be better for the BISD School! district since it removed 27 acres of multi-family zoning from this area and replaced it with sing'e family R-3 type housing, which includes the smallest allowable square footages for housesl Developers have told City staff since the beginning that the multi-family would be upscale a$ their other projects are. With NRH development building standards it would be difficult to build lower end apartments. Information obtained from BISD shows that upscale apartment projects in NRH produced about .45 children per apartment unit while a typical single family ,lot produces about .81 children per lot. Following the denial of the PD Zoning by Planning and Zoning Committee February 14, City staff again requestep the proposed development be brought into line with zoning and development stand~rds of the City. Concerns were expressed by staff as a result of these earlier submittals th~tincluded numerous variances that allowed a more dense product with out offsetting increases in standards to justify the requested changes. The most recent suþmittal for this request has significant changes including a reduction in the multifamily acreage! and a' significant increase in proposed open space for the single-family development. The 'latest site plan is consistent with existing multifamily projects. The single family planned development proposal is consistent with the recently approved Fountain Ridge development in terms of density and open space. (Fountain Ridge 3.77 units/acre with 12.2% open space, The Estates at NRH 3.99units/acr~ with 13.7% open space) The Fountain Ridge project and the HomeTown development require more detailed building elevations with side or rear garages on all lots. Although it is evider¡1t that a number of changes have been made to improve this request, there are still several requested variances including minimal setbacks between single family and multifamily structures and reductions from lot area and lot widths on the single family development. Site Plan Submitted to P&Z MF Acreage/Units' 17.155 275 units SF Acreage/Lots 26.751 114 lots SF Density 4.49 units/acre SF Open Space 0% Staggered Fronts 0% Current Site Plan 16.872 263 units 27.034 108 lots 3.99 units/acre 3.72 acres (13.7%) 18% (20 lots at 25 feet) CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 3 of 4_ ''"- \...-. ~I " CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, February 14, 2002 and voted 4 to 3 for øeni$1 of this request. The general consensus from the Planning & Zoning Commission was I that the request for single family was too dense with not enough amenities offered In exchange for the density. However, tnis site plan has been changed significantly since, the P&Z Commission voted. Normally when this many changes are made on the req4ested project from what P&Z considered and reviewed, is returned to P&Z for further review and discussion as was done with Mr. Ko. Since this requ~st has significantly changed following the P&Z Commission meeting, staff w~uld recommend: Continue thePu~lic Hearing until April 22 to allow the Paz .Commission to review and comment at their April 11 meeting. On April 22 a final action could occur. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 4_ of 4_ ..,.- - ~l ~ ='- == =¡- I-~ .oj ---l ~ :='- I- ~ ¡:: ::;:;;¡- ~ - == . - '8~ ¡::::- - I- "A 1:::_ ~¡;;..;;;.;... ~ - I 1 ì It- I i ¡ ~ ... ., / , ~R~wlll ~ 1 - U-hl f- - I- 3 ~ _= l- I- l- I- _ 11 t=IQHA'WA.. R[ T Il/-,l III I Tf =I LU 1 I 11-"1' I II 8,1 1 TT 11::' J- ~ ~ ~ - T T T 1-.. I Î~ ...... ! .. ......'<J -:-I CTí, -/ 1 I T II 1-- ~ ~\(\ flU- I .J = r c:- q . 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',,~ tl ~¡Fl 1 Ë· == =- ~ tc !::~rfF\\ .~B}'.' - I .~ '. / --Bi í== '= ,,/rrr- I (Ir- I-- ...... , ... '-. ." ,.., Tì I . L-J ¡--; i- .... ~- r- 5 ---- PS 2002-02 ,...J, ¡ I H_ ~ .~'~- LZ Planned Development Request " -::::.. þ~ Q -+3.9 acres ~ '~- \ p ~ ~ amE@-ri ,~~~ )~~ §i I. lii.,I", ¡" 1,,11 "JllIlI I TT ~q )(". ~ f-- I I I I , I I V,).,!. u ~ ~ U1La: I =illEEf=sffi.r 1--~/ ~ '\"1 r-(¡; I ~ I .......... f- I- ~ .-- ¡-~ J,...- -j[ ...... ~ ¡ C'a 0) ::J C'a - ra ~ 110- o ~ - .- c..> 02/25/2002 11:48 9724718789 WESTERN RIM PAGE 02 Iw~j Western Rim I . A !~~;~~:~~:;;~~~~~g~:' Inc. ðO c:..'nyon Drtve Su~ 0 ( Coppell. Texas 75019 MAIling Address: P.O. Box 420 Colleyvßlc. TeJCð.~ 70034 T~ephone(972)471-8700 Telecoplcr (972) 471-8789 February 24, 2002 Mayor and Members of City Council C1ty of North Richland Hills 7301 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: This letter is intended to formally request an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of Case Number PZ 2002-02 on February 14, 2002. In accordance with your ordinance, we request an appeal and a public hearing to review the denial. The plans have changed somewhat as a result of P & Z and staff S COl1cems and will be formally resubmitted to staff on Wednesday February 27th. We request that these revisions become part of our application as the nature of the revisions does not require significant staff review. We strongly feel the project has enough validity to be heard by City Council. We understand the March 11, 2002 City Council Meeting has been canceled and that this appeal and public hearing request would be heard at the Marc.h 25, 2002 Meeting. Thank you for your consideration. Kindest Regards, ~.~ Matthew J. Hiles Senior Vice President Development and Capital Markets Mr. Laubacher concurs with the comments made by Mr, Tucker and Mr. Welch. 10. PZ 2002-02 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY WESTERN RIM INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-7 -MF MUL TI- FAMILY, C-1 RETAIL, AND 1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY USES NOT TO EXCEED FOUR AND ONE· HALF (4.5) LOTS PER ACRE AND MULTI-FAMILY USES NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN (16) UNITS PER ACRE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN THE 6800-6900 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD DENIED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case. This is a request from R-7 Multi-Family, C-1 Retail and 1-2 Industrial to Planned Development for multi-family on a portion of the property and single family on a portion of the property. This is basically a down-zoning, taking a portion of the site from what could be developed as multi-family down to single family residential on detached lots. The variances requested associated with the low density single family portion of the request is for lot area, lot width, lot depth, side setback at street, and sideyard setbacks. In association with the multi- family request, two variances are requested -- the setback adjacent to single family for two story apartment units along one side of the development, and also a requested variance to our masonry requirements. The ordinance would require 100% masonry on the apartment units and the applicant is requesting a combination of masonry and siding materials on those structures. Mr. Curtis discussed traffic issues. He met with the applicant's engineer to discuss City requirements for a traffic impact analysis, With any development like this, a traffic impact analysis (TIA) is required. Consideration during the TIA is given to not just the land that is being developed but to look at the undeveloped land around it so that consideration is given to the full development, especially if the applicant is planning to connect up to the undeveloped land. This site plan has access going over to the undeveloped school property. During meetings with the applicant's engineer, Mr. Curtis explained that requirements for the TIA must take into consideration whether the connection to the undeveloped land is going to be a primary access, or a secondary or emergency access. The applicant's engineer said it would be an emergency access, or possibly a secondary access (Le., a teacher's parking lot). The applicant's traffic consultant provided the TIA with the assumption that it was going to be an emergency access. Based on that analysis, the street widths and right-of-way widths are acceptable. The 30-ft residential street is acceptable if that is nothing more than emergency or secondary with no drop-off or pick-up. This is the plan that staff and the applicant started working on. Page 10 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Curtis further explained that he had discussions with representatives from BISD and they stated that in the future they would like to have an elementary school at that site. However, they have no definite plans. The property to the south is partially zoned for a school and the property adjacent to Mid Cities is zoned commercial. The next public street to the south is Dick Fisher Road, which provides the only access in and out of the City's Service Center. The school may want to connect up to Dick Fisher Road. That would not be a reasonable connection or access point because the Service Center has heavy construction equipment coming in and out of there during the times that parents would be trying to drop off and pick up their kids. That leaves Mid Cities and to the north for reasonable access. If the commercial property is developed before the school, that further limits the access for the school. The school prefers not to have their primary access to Mid Cities. So, Public Works recommends that if the applicant wants access connecting to the undeveloped BISD property, then the street should be considered primary access, rather than secondary access. Mr. Welch asked if the primary access into the school would be off of the intersection of Sunset, Rosewood Drive, and Mid Cities Boulevard, and if so, would signalization be required although there are already two signals to the east at Dick Fisher and Technol. Mr. Curtis responded that if that street were going to be a primary access to the school, a signal would be required for the buses and the school traffic. Mr. Welch stated that it appears that Dick Fisher is a better access. Mr. Curtis responded that if Dick Fisher were not connected to the Fire Station and Service Center, he would agree that it would be a better access. However, during the school peak drop off and pick up hours, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Service Center peak times match those hours. Mr. Welch wondered if the school district had any idea of how many students would attend this school and from which direction they would come. He stated that it does not seem that the kids would come from the west, but more likely, they would come from the north and east. He wonders if the cart is leading the horse. Is it possible that there could be cooperation between the school and the developer? Mr. Curtis responded that the school district doesn't have any idea of how many students would attend this school, which areas the school would service, and if or when the school will be developed. At this point, they are not far enough along to know. From a traffic standpoint~ this is not a good location for a school. Ms. Horton then came forward to summarize the remaining staff concerns for this project. There are numerous variances requested. It is a planned development project and normally under those circumstances applicants request variances and then offer standards above and beyond minimum requirements in other portions of the Page 11 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes development. In the staff report a few things are noted that could help this development along in the way of standards, for instance, dedicating an open space landscape area along Mid Cities in the single family section of the development to match what they've shown on the multi-family side. There are other ideas that could be explored, Based on these variances, the transportation issues that need to be resolved, and the lack of additional offerings from the applicant, any decision on this case may be premature at this time. Chairman Bowen announced a short recess at 8:04 p.m. Chairman Bowen resumed the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. The applicant, Rick Simmons, Western Rim Investments, came forward to explain the request. Mr. Simmons stated he was told by Barry Lebaron to show the City the quality of the development as well as the buildings and the way it laid out so that the City could be comfortable with the way the project was going to be developed. Mr. Simmons feels they have spent a lot of energy and time making what they consider to be very large trade-offs to make this project one in which the City would be happy. Mr. Simmons indicated that he had several meetings and telephone conversations with the school district. He met with Dr. Brewer from BISD. Dr. Brewer told him that they were not far enough along to know where the school would be located; there were four possible sites; but if a school were built at this location, he thought the main entrance would be off of Mid Cities. Mr. Simmons offered a stub out for emergency access or limited secondary access. He also offered to run water and sewer to that stub out for the school. Mr. Simmons feels that the 60-foot right-of-way running through the center of this property is a cost-cutting measure for the school. Since there is not any guarantee that this school will ever be built, the applicant feels that his development should not be burdened by a 60-foot right-of-way for something that is not known or guaranteed. In addition, the applicant stated that if this development remained all multi- family, the project would not have a school connector at all. There would be a fence around it with private access and private roads. Mr. Simmons stated that his company is considered one of the highest end developers in the State of Texas for multi-family. He explained that the proposal before the Commission this evening is taking a 43.9 acre site of which 37.375 acres is multi-family and they are proposing to scale that down to a little bit over 17 acres with 2.5 acres of industrial and 3 acres of commercial. Their intent is to build 275 fairly high-end multi- family units. The majority are two story units which the applicant considers to be a huge trade-off. Page 12 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes He stated that they built the Villas on the Green on Highway 26. They also built the Villas at Bear Creek on Davis for senior citizens which used tax credit dollars. He stated that they continue to have a waiting list for that project. Mr, Simmons stated that the question to be asked is why support this project. He pointed out that they have the legal right to build 614 apartment units. A 614 unit multi- family project on this site would require the developer to build a mixed-use product. It would be an average grade product that meets the minimum ordinance, with some sort of tax credit or subsidized housing. He stated that perhaps that's why this property sat for the whole decade of the 90s when everything was being built in this city, and every other city, that had growth in Northeast Tarrant County. Mr. Simmons stated that they maintain ownership of their projects. They have an interest in the appearance, the entryway, the neighbors, and the surroundings just as the City does. They take into consideration everything around the community from a developer's standpoint. It never entered his mind that they would be critiqued by staff on matching an R-3 or multi-family zoning to the tee. Mr. Simmons stated that they are reducing the project from 614 to 275 multi-family units. On the single-family side, they have 114 single-family lots with an average square footage of 7712 square feet per lot. That is a change from what is in the Commissioners packets, which stated a little over 8400 square feet per lot. Mr. Simmons is proposing taking some of the easements for a hike and bike trail which will reduce some of the lot sizes. By comparison, the minimum in R-3 is 7500. Mr. Simmons then addressed the two requested variances for multi-family zoning. Rather than 100% masonry, Mr. Simmons is requesting 75% brick and 25% siding. The siding will consist of fiber cement, a 50-year guaranteed product. Of the 275 units, 28 of the 31 buildings are two-story, all attached garage buildings. They look very residential. The remaining three buildings are three stories. They are up against the commercial property to buffer some of the not-so-attractive backs of those buildings to make this project look a little more attractive. The other variance is the distance between the single family and the multi-family. They have a 20-foot buffer. Regarding the 114 single-family lot, Mr. Simmons stated that they did not consider side- entry garages, but after meeting with staff they increased the side entry garages to 24%. Mr. Simmons then introduced an exhibit that adds another 11 lots with a 25-foot building line or a side-entry garage. In addition, for each lot with a front entry garage they plan to place four trees on those lots, with two trees being in the front. Mr. Simmons stated that he had the opportunity to discuss this project with the mayor and the mayor indicated he was concerned that single family lots that were smaller than Page 13 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes 7500 feet would turn out to be inferior homes in the long run because the owners tend to rent them out and not maintain them. Mr. Simmons stated that they are using quality builders (Pulte and Ryland), The square footage works out to 15% at 1600 sf, 40% at 1800 sf and 45% at 2000 sq, Mr. Simmons guessed that the average size home in this community would be at least 2000 sf with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $180,000. He feels this is a high upgrade from what is across the street and from 614 multi-family units. Mr. Simmons feels that his product speaks for itself and that they do, and have done, a good product in the City. He further stated that there are only 28 lots that are 50-ft wide, 48 are 55-ft wide and the other 38 lots are over 55-ft wide. Because City Staff had a concern that there is not enough green space, Mr. Simmons took the easement and put in a hike and bike trail with landscaping and trees. In conclusion, Mr. Simmons stated that in addition to greatly increased dwelling unit sizes and a significant number of side-entry garages, he offers other increases to standards such as upgrading Mid Cities streetscape, high end apartments with mostly attached garages, mostly 2-story multi-family structures, connectivity for the proposed school and, finally, strong support from the school (a letter from Dr. Brewer, a copy of which is in the Commissioner's packets). Mr. Simmons stated that he offers the City a developer with a proven track record of building high quality residential projects in this City. He feels this is one of the best uses for this particular property given its zoning. Mr. Joseph Rue, Washington & Associates, came forward to address landscape buffering along Mid Cities. Staff has asked for a 15-ft buffer on the multi-family and a 10-ft buffer on the single-family side. The main entry has a 65-ft right-of-way dedication and as you drive down Mid Cities Boulevard and look at the masonry wall that will be placed there, they feel it would look better to add some undulation in the wall by moving it up to 10-ft in some locations and adding aesthetic features and landscaping. Mr. Simmons returned to the podium to explain that they require an HOA and his company would retain ownership and management of the HOA and would be responsible for maintaining the entire entryway. Marcus Miles, Chairman and CEO, Western Rim Investments, came forward. He stated that if they do the project as proposed, on the multi-family site there will be 1.15 attached garages per unit for a total of 319 attached garages on 275 units. These are 151 floor entry from the garage, and everyone has a 151 floor front door so it acts as a town home as opposed to an apartment. There are no catwalks. It doesn't look mote/- ish. If they do the project as proposed, there would be 275 high end apartments with townhome quality, and 114 homes, which totals 389 units versus 614 apartments. The average income at all of their properties of this nature is $60,000 to $70,000 per household. On a 3-story walkup, the average income is in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. This represents a change in economics for the city. In this project, 389 units Page 14 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes bring in the same amount of gross dollars as 614 apartments. The impact on city services is significant. From a purely net operating income standpoint, there is a higher profit (or less cost), with the same amount of revenue coming into the City with Western Rim's proposal. With changes in demographics, it affects City restaurants, dry cleaners, flower shops - there is higher disposable income per family and a positive impact on all City businesses with Western Rim's project. There are far less services that need to be provided so the City will experience far less cost. Mr. Welch inquired as to the average rent of the 275 multifamily units. Mr. Simmons responded that the average square footage is 1200 and the rent averages 99 cents to $1.05 per square foot so the rent will average $1,200. Mr. Simmons explained that with computerization, existing apartment stock does not meet the needs of the people who use computers and work out of their houses. Mr. Simmons company traditionally builds a little bigger apartment to accommodate space for a computer. Mr. Welch stated that the average apartment rent on the multi-family side would match the average mortgage on the single-family side. He wondered if it would make sense to go with more of one or the other since the rents/mortgages are so close. How did they come up with this ratio of 275 MF and 114 SF? Mr. Simmons stated that it's all economics, but also these two products meet each other's needs. Approximately one-third to one-half of the customers will move into an apartment, like the community, and upgrade to a house in a couple of years. Mr. Nehring stated that he would vote to go 100% masonry on the multi-family. Regarding a 2-story multi-family next to residential, he believes that the 20-foot buffer should be maintained. Mr. Simmons pointed out that it is 20 feet from the guy's backyard that owns the house plus whatever the back building line is, which is probably 20 feet, so figure 40 feet. If it were houses backing up back-to-back the same issue would exist. Mr. Simmons talked to his builders and the builders were more concerned with a 3-story blocking views but felt that since it was 2-story and had a good-looking elevation with masonry requirements it would be ok. Mr. Simmons feels that the back of his building is going to be better looking than the back of the homebuilder's building. He also stated that it's not existing homes. Anyone who purchases a home will know in advance that apartments are going into the development. He stated that his multi-family project will be out of the ground as fast as the homebuilders will. Mr. Nehring stated that the City has tried to move away from the standard minimum required in R-3 to a minimum standard as stated in R-2. Page 15 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes __~'m_._,_"_.._____,..,. Mr. Tucker concurred. He stated that front entrance garages always end up unsightly because homeowners leave the garage door open, stuff the garage full of junk, and leave the cars outside. Small lots and small sideyards and crowding this much in one area is something he could not support. Mr. Laubacher asked for clarification on the applicant's intent to maintain ownership of the apartments, Mr. Simmons stated that their track record speaks for itself. In their 30-year partnership they have never sold a property. They have maintained ownership and management of every one. It's what they do for a living. Chairman Bowen asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak in favor of this zoning request. Mark Woods, 6317 Riviera Drive, North Richland Hills, stated that the south property line of this property is up against the Dart rail line. That presents a major obstacle to marketing the product that they are putting on the ground. The multi-family that exists there today is for 614 units multi-family plus an industrial next to the multi-family, which they are taking down to 275 units. The average sizes of the units are larger than anything in the City, including the two properties that they have already built, which are the two highest quality properties in the City. These are not cheap, low-end properties. Average monthly rentals of $1200 will take a relatively high-income occupant to afford that. This is not a request for R-3 zoning. It is a request to go down from multi-family to a very reasonable single-family product that fits within the definitions of R-3. Looking back at the ordinances, they do not call for the elimination of R-3, but the use of R-3 only as a buffer between commercial and residential properties. This is a buffer between a proposed possible school site and multi-family. The multi-family would be up against existing commercial as well. There are a number of obstacles with this project that lend some credibility to the fact that this is a reasonable request. Forty-five percent of this project is deed restricted to 2000 and above minimum size houses. Another 40% is 1800 and above. R-3 is only 1600. Size of the lot does not dictate the quality of the project. Although cities want open space, and amenities that open space affords, it is the quality of the home that dictates the value of the neighborhood. Considering the masonry issue, Mr. Woods stated that not very long ago this very Board looked at how to define masonry. Cement fiber board used to be considered masonry and this product is better than the product this Board and the City Council approved for Home Town. In addition, the 46-acre project recently approved adjacent to Home Town has 40, 50 and 60-ft lots which are the small lots that this Board is stating they don't want in this project. Mr. Woods asked that the Board consider that size of lot does not dictate value and quality in a community. He asked the Board to focus on the fact that the project is going from 614 lower-end units to a lower density single-family use strongly supported by the school district. He reiterated that the school Page 16 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes -_.,-,..._-----------,-~--- district has four sites and that they have stated publicly that they intend to build on two of those four sites but they haven't chosen those two sites yet. Mr. Woods stated that the developer for this project would like to see the school built because it would benefit the area and this project, but Mr. Woods requested that the school decision not be allowed to drive the decision on how this project is developed. Mr. Woods then repeated most of the TIA information that Mr. Curtis had previously stated. He objected to Mr. Curtis's suggestion that Dick Fisher shouldn't be used because the City Service Center and Fire Department are located there. Mr. Woods stated that those are public streets and everyone has the right to use them. He also stated that the fact that the school wishes to sell off the frontage of the property for commercial uses is not an issue that the Board and this developer should have to worry about. The school will have to replat the property to sell off any of it and they will have to provide adequate access. This developer should not be burdened with providing primary access when that was never the point to start with. Chairman Bowen called for any other comments in favor of this request. There were none. He then asked for anyone opposed to come forward. There were none. The Chairman closed the public hearing and called for comments from staff. Mr. Pitstick stated that there have been some comments made regarding non- cooperation of staff and the developer. He explained that both staff and the developer have been working on this project for quite a while and have made significant changes from the original plans that were presented, Both staff and the developer have been cooperative. He commented that there is still a concern regarding access to the school and it probably can't be resolved tonight. Staffs main concern with this development, as directed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council, is to follow the City's guidelines and regulations. As a result, staff recommended that the developer stay with straight R-3 zoning and straight R-7-MF zoning. Staff would support a change from MF to R-3, and we encouraged the developer to do that, but they stated that they need more density, Staff then encouraged them to use side-entry or rear-entry garages to make the development more attractive. The multi-family is a high quality development. They are asking for a variance on masonry, as masonry is defined by staff. The applicant is asking for five variances in single-family but they are giving some back with the improved dwelling unit size. The applicant brought up several things tonight that staff would support, for instance, the undulation of the entryway and the hike and bike trail. However, this is the first time staff has heard these suggestions and we would like an opportunity to visit with the applicant about these items. Page 17 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes ~'~~-"_'~.....",--,,-,--_..,~.._.___ "-_'~'_"__'~"_~"M__"'____~__",______" Staff has concerns about the significant oil and gas easements that crisscross the property. Based on our understanding, they cannot be fenced, yet they cross lot lines so a question remains of who will maintain those. Mr. Pitstick summarized that the bottom line is that the applicant has R-7-MF and they could develop fully multi-family on the lot today, If the Commission wants to allow them to go to single family then the issue becomes what are the trade-offs that the Commission expects to see, In recent history, the only time that 50 or 55-foot lots were allowed was because of significant increase in square footage and some means of either rear-entry or J-drive entry on the lots. Mr. Nehring asked if staff could support the proposed SF use of this property. Mr. Pitstick responded that staff could support single-family but would like the opportunity to do further work on this project with the developer. As stated, some items presented tonight were new and staff needs an opportunity to look at those. Staff does not recommend approval or denial but based on the single-family presented tonight, it does not live up to the standards we have approved in the past. Mr. Turnage commented that he would be horrified to see this property developed as currently zoned with 614 apartment units. He'd like to see the property developed into $160,000 to $180,000 R-2 homes, but economics are not going to allow that. Homes valued at $180,000 are not going to be built up against a grocery store and a rail line, Given what surrounds this property, this is probably the best use that can be expected. R-2 would be better than R-3. Front entry garages are not attractive, but alleys are even less attractive. Since the developer brought up new issues tonight which the staff has not had time to study, Mr. Turnage would prefer to continue this case until next month and let City staff and the engineering department work further with the developer. Mr. Welch stated that he likes this plan. The alternative of 614 multi-family units is not an attractive option. It is a relatively good plan with the multi-family backed up to the grocery store parking lot and surrounded with lots. The recently approved addition adjacent to Town Center matches the value and footprint of these homes. This is a piece of odd-shaped property, which is difficult to develop, and he applauds the developer for this plan. Mr. Nehring asked Rick Simmons to return to the podium to answer a question. He asked if it's possible for Mr. Simmons to meet the R-3 standards. Mr. Simmons replied that they could not meet R-3 standards due to the hardships that go with this property, for instance, the crisscrossing easements and the railroad tracks. He stated that they tried to layout the property differently. They laid out the property in Page 18 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes four different ways but there were too many issues and too much variation in the lots. They cannot drop the number of lots and still make it financially. Mr. Blue asked if the average lot size was affected when the easements were taken away. Mr. Simmons affirmed that the average lot size was affected. It was reduced to 7712. He further stated that he would be willing to work very closely with staff on the easement issues. He also stated that he believes the single-family builders will exceed the R-2 minimum standard of 2000 sq. ft. Mr. Welch asked Mr. Joseph Rue, Civil Engineer, Washington & Associates to explain the proposed plan for drainage. Mr. Rue stated that the main concerns are the existing petroleum lines and Lone Star Gas lines. The drainage of the property depends on the depth of the existing lines. In some locations, they are very shallow, Some fill will be necessary. Everything drains down from northwest to southeast. All the water and sewer will be coming in from that southeast corner. Drainage easements and utility easements will be acquired from the school site. There is a ridgeline where the gas line runs and nothing can be cut over the gas lines, which presented a lot of constraints. There is an existing drainage channel on the City's Service Center area and everything drains down to there. The existing drainage channel was designed for industrial use zoning, which is a little bit higher density than single family and multi-family combined so this existing drainage system should be adequate to handle the drainage for this project. Mr. Welch asked if they anticipated a need for a detention pond. Mr. Rue stated that they did not anticipate a need for a detention on site. Mr. Welch inquired if there was drainage back to Mid Cities Boulevard. Mr. Rue stated that there is one low spot so about 150 feet of the property will drain to Mid Cities Boulevard. Chairman Bowen commented that there is not a market for 614 multi-family units. He also stated that he does not have a problem with the multi-family portion of the project, but he does have a problem with the single-family lot size. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission has worked for years to get away from R-3 and to have larger lot sizes. He also stated that this is not a buffer zone. It is too large to be called, a buffer zone. Mr. Blue commented that this project is being compared to the project approved adjacent to Home Town, but none of those had front entry or J-entry drives. Lots were Page 19 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes about the same size. He does not feel this project is where it should be. He cannot support this project. Mr. Laubacher stated that he is in favor of this project. A single-family development on this site is unrealistic. Combining possibly a school on one side, retail on one side and a railroad on one side, does not attract single-family residence homebuyers. R-2 development is not realistic. Multi-family is possible but not the greatest alternative. This plan puts together a realistic combination of the two. If this project were approved this evening, he wondered if staff would have adequate time to resolve outstanding issues before it went to Council. Mr. Pitstick responded that it would not be possible. Mr. Laubacher responded that he would prefer to table this and let staff address any outstanding issues. As there were no other comments, the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Turnage, motioned to approve PZ 2002-02 with the requested variances except there must be 100% masonry on the multi-family building structures, and all the variance setback requirements on the PD on single family including the open space across the gas line easements, and additional frontage along Mid Cities Boulevard. The motion failed (2-5) with Mr. Turnage and Mr. Welch voting for the motion and Mr. Laubacher, Chairman Bowen, Mr. Nehring, Mr. Blue and Mr. Tucker voting against the motion. Mr. Laubacher commented that he voted against the motion because Staff would not have a chance to review this prior to it going to Council. He would have preferred that the Commission tabled it. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Turnage, motioned to table PZ 2002-02 until March 14,2002, so Staff can have a chance to look at the various new information that came up in this meeting. The motion failed (3-4) with Mr. Turnage, Mr. Laubacher and Mr. Welch voting for the motion and Chairman Bowen, Mr. Nehring, Mr. Blue and Mr. Tucker voting against the motion. Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to deny PZ 2002-02. The motion passed 4-3 with Chairman Bowen, Mr. Nehring, Mr. Blue and Mr. Tucker voting for the motion and Mr. Welch, Mr. Laubacher and Mr. Turnage voting against the motion. Chairman Bowen advised the applicants that they have ten days to appeal the denial decision. Page 20 02/14/02 P & Z Minutes NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE #: PZ 2002-02 6800-6900 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard 43.906 acres of land situated in the J.C. Yates Survey, Abstract No. 1753 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 Western Rim Investment Advisors, Inc. to rezone the above tract from R-7-MF Multi-Family, C-1 Retail, and 1-2 Medium Industrial to PO Planned Development for single family uses not to exceed four and one-half (4.5) lots per acre and multi-family uses not to exceed sixteen (16) units per acre. The applicant is also requesting approval of a site plan for this development. Public Hearina Schedule: Public Hearing Dates: CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002 7:00 P.M. Time: Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request, please contact: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817)427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 NOTICE OF "CANCELLED" PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE #: PZ 2002-02 6800-6900 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard 43.906 acres of land situated in the J.C. Yates Survey, Abstract No. 1753 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 was being held to consider a request from Western Rim Investment Advisors, Inc. to rezone the above tract from R-7-MF Multi-Family, C-1 Retail, and 1-2 Medium Industrial to PO Planned Development for single family uses not to exceed four and one-half (4.5) lots per acre and multi-family uses not to exceed sixteen (16) units per acre. The applicant is also requesting approval of a site plan for this development. Public Hearina Schedule: Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002 - CASE WAS DENIED CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 (This Date Cancelled) 7:00 P.M. Time: Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request, please contact: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817)427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 We will inform you once rescheduled. -----~----~~._,~,-~_..~--.-.. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE #: PZ 2002-02 6800-6900 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard 43.906 acres of land situated in the J.C. Yates Survey, Abstract No. 1753 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 Western Rim Investment Advisors, Inc. to rezone the above tract from R-7-MF Multi-Family, C-1 Retail, and 1-2 Medium Industrial to PO Planned Development for single family uses not to exceed four and one-half (4.5) lots per acre and multi-family uses not to exceed sixteen (16) units per acre. The applicant is also requesting approval of a site plan for this development. Public Hearina Schedule: Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2002 CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request, please contact: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 2 4 6 8 10 ORDINANCE NO. 2615 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LAND LOCATED IN THE 6800 AND 6900 BLOCKS OF MIDCITIES BOULEVARD TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, APPROVING A PD SITE PLAN FOR SUCH PROPERTY PERMITTING SINGLE AND MULTIFAMILY USES AS THEREIN DESIGNATED, PERMITTING DEVIATIONS FROM BASE DISTRICT ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendations ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the matters herein dealt with, which recommendations were made after the holding of a public hearing before said Commission on such matters; and 12 14 16 18 WHEREAS, notice has been published ofthe time and place of a public hearing held before the City Council concerning the changes herein made, which public hearing has been duly held; and, 20 WHEREAS, the City Council has detennined that the amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance herein made is in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, 22 24 26 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 28 Section 1: 30 32 34 36 38 40 Section 2: 42 4 The Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and the Official Zoning Map of the City are hereby amended by amending the zoning of a 43.906 acre parcel of property located in the 6800 and 6900 blocks of MidCities Boulevard and described by metes and bounds on Exhibit A hereto to PD Planned Development and the site plan attached hereto as Exhibits Band C are hereby approved, as are the Multifamily Landscape Plan, Multifamily Sign and Wall Elevations Plan and the two Singlefamily Common Area Plans, attached hereto, respectively, as Exhibits L-1, L-2, L-3 and L-4. The Multifamily Elevations attached hereto as Exhibits E-1 through E-10 are also approved as part of the PD Site Plan. Such site plans shall govern all development on such areas. The purpose ofthis Planned Development District is to provide for 27.034 acres ofsingle family not to exceed 4.0 units per acre and 16.872 acres ofmultifamily not to exceed 16 units per acre. The pennitted uses and development regulations for this Planned Development District shall be as follows: W:\Northlù.:h1andHilll'ûm«atordinancaINRH Ella,",""""" Page I 2 4 6 Section 3: 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Section 4: 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 14 1. Penuitted Uses: All uses penuitted in the R7-MF district shall be allowed for those areas depicted on Exhibit C. Only uses allowed in the R-3 zoning district shall be allowed on the remaining area of the property. The development regulations are hereby amended, and specifically, the R7-MF (Multifamily) Zoning District regulations which are not in conflict with the tenus of this Planned Development District shall govern development on the property depicted on Exhibit "C," except as follows. 1. Required Masonry Percentage: The minimum required percentage of masonry on the exterior wall surfaces shall be limited to those as shown on the building elevation exhibits provided. 2. Landscaping: The landscaping shall be as shown on the approved site plan. 3. Screening Walls: The screening walls shall be as shown on the approved site plan. 4. Setbacks from Single Family: The setbacks for multifamily buildings from single family lots shall be as shown on the approved site plan. The development regulations are hereby amended, and specifically, the R3 (Single Family) Zoning District regulations which are not in conflict with the tenus of this Planned Development District shall govern development on the property depicted on Exhibit "B" which is not depicted on Exhibit "C,"except as follows. 1. Lot Area: The minimum required lot area for the single family portion of the planned development shall be 5,500 square feet in the areas indicated on the approved site plan. 2. Lot Width: The minimum lot width for the single family portion of the planned development shall be 50 feet in the areas indicated on the approved site plan. 3. Sideyard Setback at Street: The minimum sideyard setback at the street for the single family portion ofthe planned development shall be 15 feet in the areas indicated on the approved site plan. 4. Sideyard Setback: The minimum sideyard setback for the single family portion of the planned development shall be 5 feet on all lots as indicated on the approved site plan. W:\NorthR.icb~lil..'£iencntOntinaJM:aINRH Eatatea...-pd Page 2 2 Section 5: 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Section 6: 28 30 32 Section 7: 34 36 38 Section 8: 40 42 44 The development regulations are hereby amended to include the following additional single family requirements as follows. 1. Dwelling Unit Size: The dwelling unit sizes for the single family portion of the planned development shall be 15% of the lots with a minimum of 1,600 square feet, 40% of the lots with a minimum of 1,800 square feet and 45% of the lots with a minimum of 2,000 square feet. 2. Side Garage Entries: A minimum of30% of the lots or specifically 33 lots for the single family portion of the planned development shall have a side garage entry. 3. Staggered Front Setbacks: A minimum of 18% of the lots or specifically 20 lots for the single family portion of the planned development shall have a front building setback of 25 feet as indicated on the approved site plan. 4. Common Areas: A minimum of3. 72 acres of common area shall be required for the single family portion of the planned development. All common areas shall be platted separately. All common areas shall be landscaped as indicated on the approved site plan and be maintained by an established homeowners association. All provisions of the Zoning Regulations of the City of North Richland Hills, as amended, which are not in conflict with the tenns of this Planned Development shall remain applicable on said property, and the provisions ofthe Zoning District shall apply to this property to guide development, except where amended herein. Any person, finn or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined 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. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases ofthis ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any ofthe remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections ofthis ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without W:'NorthRil:bIandHilla'GcrtcnrDrdinuoc.\NRH EÑtcI. wpd Page 3 2 the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. 4 Section 9: The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance. 6 8 Section 10: This ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage. 10 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 12 PASSED by a vote of to this 25th day of March, 2002. 14 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 16 18 By: Charles Scoma, Mayor 20 ATTEST: 22 24 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 26 28 30 32 W:\NorUIRdlllndHifblIOalcnI'OnhnUH:a\NRH EMatcLwpd Page 4 .' ì""} CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS \...-~ Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 3/25/02 Subject: Approve CitvlDeveloper Aareement with Summit Bank Agenda Number: PW 2002-003 for a portion of Shady Grove Road - Resolution No. 2002-018 The contractor for the proposed Summit Bank located at the northwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Shady Grove Road is now ready to begin. Part of this project will consist of improving Shady Grove Road adjacent to the site for the new bank. The developer is only responsible for improving one-half of Shady Grove Road. The City/Developer Agreement will allow the full width of Shady Grove Road to be improved at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Shady Grove Road. This improvement will be consistent with the City's Traffic Consultants recommendation to improve traffic congestion at this intersection. The Agreement will require the City to pay one-half of the cost (in an amount not to exceed $50,000) for improving Shady Grove Road adjacent to the site. The funding for this project will come from cost savings that have occurred from previously completed projects. Recommendation: To approve the City/Developer Agreement with Summit Bank for Shady Grove Road, Resolution No. 2002-018. .,,-- Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number ~g -OOOo-'O~. 7'1- 00 Sufficient Funds I( all Ie p~o~ 9~-Zf)~(}7-oo'L- Finance Director ~ ~ c--&; Departmen Head Signature RESOLUTION NO. 2002-018 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached City- Developer Agreement with Summit Bank concerning cost participation in the construction of a portion of Shady Grove Road from it's intersection with Davis Boulevard to a point approximately 300 feet east, as the act and deed of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of March, 2002. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 71;f- ~ ~'+4- Mike tu IS, ublic Works Director ._--_._._-'"_.,~~-~.- ..,,-~----_._- CITY/DEVELOPER AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF TARRANT § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS This agreement is made by and between Summit Bank, hereinafter called the Developer, and the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, hereinafter called City. WHEREAS, the Developer owns a tract of land (the Property) described as Brentwood Estates Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Developer wishes to have Shady Grove Road improved to provide better access to Developer's Property; and WHEREAS, the City desires to have Shady Grove Road improved to facilitate development and to reduce traffic congestion; and NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. The Developer will construct and advance the cost of construction of Shady Grove Road from it's intersection with Davis Boulevard to a point approximately 300 feet east of said intersection in North Richland Hills. 2. The cost of the project will include all costs associated with the construction this section of Shady Grove Road. The City of North Richland shall pay Developer one-half of the construction cost, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Upon completion, the Developer shall provide final cost estimates and invoice the City for its portion. 3. The Developer will construct Shady Grove Road in accordance with the construction plans prepared by Michael Peeples Engineers and Planners, sealed on November 7, 2001 and approved by the City of North Richland Hills. Summit Bank - Shady Grove Road Page 1 of 2 WITNESS OUR HANDS this day of ,2002 SUMMIT BANK By: Robert Harrison, President CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS By: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS ) Corporate Acknowledgment COUNTY OF TARRANT) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day , 2002, by Robert Harrison, President, of Summit Bank, a corporation, on behalf of said corporation. Notary Public, State of Texas STATE OF TEXAS ) Corporate Acknowledgment COUNTY OF TARRANT) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day , 2002, by Charles Scoma, Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, a municipal corporation, on behalf of said corporation. Notary Public, State of Texas Summit Bank - Shady Grove Road Page 2 of 2 Announcements and Information March 25, 2002 Announcements A Lotta Niqht Music Concert Series kicks off the season on March 29th with the music group Crawfish. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Green Valley Park. Admission is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. There will be food and beverages available and also free prizes given away. We look forward to seeing you at the show! Join your neighbors in Northeast Tarrant County at the annual Great American Cleanup on Saturday. April 6th. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Gloves and trash bags will be provided to registered volunteers. For information or to get involved, call Environmental Services at 817-427-6651. The City is hosting a Communitv Clean UP through the Neighborhood Identity Program. The event will be held on April 6th at Tarrant County College for residents North of Loop 820. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Residents South of Loop 820 will have their Community Clean up on Saturday, April 13 at Richland Business Centre from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Residents need to bring a utility bill or driver's license to participate. For further information, call 817-427-6093. Information March 30 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 817-427-6570 April 1-5 Camp NRH-Spring Day Camp Recreation Center 817 -427 -6600