HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-02-11 Agendas
CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 11, 2002 - 5:00 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION
TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular February 11, 2002 City Council
Meetinq (5 Minutes)
2. IR 2002-022 Discuss North Tarrant Parkway - TXU Overhead Lines (5
Minutes)
Discuss Date for Annual Goal Setting Work Session (5
3. IR 2002-019 Minutes)
4. IR 2002-020 Discuss Davis Boulevard Medians (5 Minutes)
5. IR 2002-021 Discuss Proposed Detention/Retention Pond Ordinance (15
Minutes)
6. IR 2002-018 Discuss 2002 Federal Legislative Program (10 Minutes)
7. *Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed
Executive Session to discuss the following: (65 minutes)
a.) Consultation with Attorney Under Government Code
§551.071 - Ann Shelton vs. City of North Richland
Hills
b.) Deliberation Regarding Real Property Under
Government Code §551.072 - Land Acquisition for
Fire Department
c.) Personnel Matters Under Government Code §551.07 4
- Municipal Court Clerk
18. I Adjournment - 6:50 pm I I
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session. 61 ¡pq5TED
<if ð~
DatE!
02/11/02
City Council Agenda
Page 1 of 4
~ : I-fS "W)
T.ime
~'City~ n
O--Lt ~'·~Â~
P.n
_-_...t-.._....._"~
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 11, 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
2. Invocation -
Holidav Heiqhts Elementarv
3. Pledge -
Holidav Heiqhts Elementarv
4. Special Presentations
a) Arts Council of Northeast Tarrant County -
Ms. Karen Newell, Board Member
5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
02/11/02
City Council Agenda
Page 2 of 4
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
6, Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting
January 28, 2002
b. Minutes of the City Council Meeting
January 28, 2002
GN 2002-011 c. Authorization to Extend Annual Contract
with Atlas Utility Supply
GN 2002-014 d. Resolution Calling City Council Election
- Resolution No. 2002-010
PU 2002-001 e. Award of Bid to Innovative Landscape &
Irrigation in the Amount of $59,771.10
for the Spring Tree Planting Project -
Resolution No. 2002-005
PU 2002-002 f. Award of Bid to Sprinkle 'N Sprout in the
Amount of $402,913 for the
Construction of NRH20 Enhancements
- Resolution No. 2002-009
Approval of Increase in Voluntary Contribution
7. GN 2002-013 Amount on NRH Water Bills - Resolution No.
2002-004
Requested Use of Cross Timbers Park Bronco
8. GN 2002-012 Field By the North Area Youth Association and
the Richland Youth Association
Public Hearing to Consider a City-Initiated
9. PZ 2002-05 Request for a Zoning Change from AG
Agricultural to R-1 Residential (Located at
6425 Martin Drive, 8501 Cardinal Lane, 6400,
6408 and 6416 Sunnybrook Drive) - Ordinance
No. 2604
Consider Changes to the Zoning Ordinance of
10. PZ 2001-37 the City of North Richland Hills by Creating
New Zoning Districts NS, CS, and HC;
Amending the Use Tables, Changing the
Cross References throughout, Permitting,
Deleting and Adding Conditions to Certain
Uses and Preserving Districts LR, C1 and C2 -
Ordinance No. 2599
02/11/02
City Council Agenda
Page 3 of 4
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
11. a) Citizens Presentation
b) Information and Reports
12. Adjournment
PO¡STED
.;1 ~fð~
02/11/02
City Council Agenda
Page 4 of 4
DatE!
ð', 4 5 ~ .tI/\
Time
r. ~~~~t.~~ .l
I INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2002..022
~ Date:
T Subject:
February 11, 2002
North Tarrant Parkway - TXU Overhead Lines
The utility adjustments for the North Tarrant Parkway project are currently in progress. There
are not many utilities along this section of North Tarrant Parkway. There are however some
existing overhead electric lines located at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant
Parkway. Staff contacted TXU to inquire about putting all overhead electric underground. TXU
has indicated that the City would be required to pay the difference in the cost to relocate the
existing overhead electric versus installing it underground. The difference in cost is estimated to
be $65,000.
Staff is requesting direction from Council regarding whether or not the existing overhead electric
should be put underground.
Respectfully submitted,
?1l ~ j~ (;~" -:t.,
Mike 'èurtIS, P.E.
Public Works Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR2002- 019
~ Date:
T Subject:
Februåry 11, 2002
Discuss Date for Annual Goals Setting Work Session
We are anticipating that the City Council will want to hold a goals session this year at about
the same time as it has been held for the past few years. If so, we will need to set a date very
soon. In anticipation of this, staff has contacted Lyle Sumek's office to determine when he is
available in the event you would like to continue using him. The following are dates when Mr.
Sumek is available:
June 4th (Tuesday) & 5th (Wednesday)
June 11 th (Tuesday) & 1 ih (Wednesday)
June 14th (Friday) & 15th (Saturday)
If none of these dates are possible, staff seeks direction as to whether Council would prefer
to try for a date later in the year (possibly in the Failor a latér time), or if staff should contact
a different facilitator.
Respectfully submitted,
~)~~~
Larry J.\ CUnningha~(v'"
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2002..020
~ Date:
T' Subject:
February 11, 2002
Davis Boulevard Medians
One of the items discussed during the City Image Study work session with City Council was
medians for new and existing thoroughfares. The consensus from Council concerning
landscaped medians was to include them in the design for any new thoroughfares (i.e., North
T arrant Parkway), but to not include them for "retrofit projects" if additional right-of-way was
required. For retrofit projects where the landscaped medians would require additional right-of-
way, micro-medians were to be useed.
As Council is aware, there is a TEA-21 project for Davis Boulevard to restripe the existing
roadway from 5 lanes to 7 lanes beginning at Emerald Hills Way to Starnes Road. This project
will not consist of widening the existing pavement width. It will only consist of restriping the
roadway to use the existing shoulders for lanes. Landscaped medians along this section may
require additional right-of-way, but micro-medians will not.
Staff is requesting direction from Council if micro-medians are desired for this section of Davis
Boulevard. If micro-medians are desired by Council, staff can develop a "median plan" for Davis
Boulevard with cost estimates and present to Council at a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
Îf11-te C,~i~_
Mike Curtis, P.E.
Public Works Director
L
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 02..021
~ Date:
T Subject:
February 11, 2002
Proposed Ordinance for Development Criteria for Detention/Retention
Pond Improvements
As previously instructed by Council, we are bringing a Detention/Retention Pond ordinance to
you for your comments. This ordinance does not address when a detentionlretention pond will
be required. That issue will need to be addressed in the Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance
No. 1982). Staff needs to make several revisions to the Subdivision Regulations relating to the
City Image Study as well as the detentionlretention pond issue. These revisions will need to be
taken to the Planning & Zoning Commission for comments and recommendation. Since these
revisions may take a few months, staff is bringing a "draft" copy of the Detention/Retention Pond
ordinance to you now.
This ordinance is patterned after the City of Piano and City of Austin ordinances. The ordinance
specifies the criteria for detention or retention ponds in the City. Until now, each request for use
of a pond with a development was considered individually and the proposal had to be approved
by Council. The basic minimum criteria detailed in the ordinance are briefly outlined below.
~ Designed using 1 OO-year frequency storm runoff.
~ Discharge from detention or retention ponds to be equal or less than the runoff rate which
existed from the watershed prior to the proposed property development.
~ Side slopes will be 5:1 in detention ponds and 4:1 below normal pond elevation and 5:1
above in retention ponds.
~ Maximum depth to be 10 feet.
~ Landscaping plan will be required.
~ Maintenance of the pond will be the property owner's responsibility by covenant (copy
attached).
~ A "Homeowners Association" will be required in all residential subdivisions that propose a
pond. They must accumulate and maintain monetary reserve for maintenance of 20% of the
original construction cost.
This ordinance is in the "draft" phase. Any direction from Council would be appreciated. A final
ordinance will be brought to Council for consideration at the February 25, 2002 meeting. The
revised Subdivision Regulations indicating when a detentionlretention pond can be used will be
brought to Council at a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
'J¡A i¡ (;Q;/iJ,
Mike ètrrtis, . .
Public Works Director
L ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
~___·~'_~_.~'~·_~.__·_e.·· M__'._..__..."'~__~_.__'_'___~_________~._
øtø~
ORDINANCE NO.
,
Af':J ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PROVIDING
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A DETENTION OR RETENTION DRAINAGE FACILlL TY IN
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; DECLARING PURPOSES; STATING
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY; DEFINING TERMS; DESCRIBING DESIGN REQUIRE-
MENTS; DESCRIBING THE PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS;
PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION I. GENERAL
A. Statement of Purpose
This ordinance sets forth the minimum requirements for development of a
detention or retention drainage facility within the city limits of North Richland Hills.
The purpose for stating the minimum requirements is to achieve the following:
1. Protect human life, health, and property.
2. Minimize expenditure of public funds for maintenance of these types of
drainage facilities.
3. Help maintain a stable tax base and preserve land values.
4. Preserve the natural beauty and aesthetics of the community.
B. Authority
Any person, firm, corporation, or business proposing to develop property or
improve property within North Richland Hills is subject to the provisions of this
ordinance. The ordinance would also apply to anyone wanting to install a
detention basin or retention basin within an existing easement, right-of-way, or
FIA/FEMA floodplain.
C. Related Ordinances
The adoption of this ordinance does not change any of the previous provisions of
the Subdivision Ordinance No. 1982, the Public Works Design Manual
(Resolution No. 95-11) or the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance No. 2498.
The Detention/Retention Drainage Facility Ordinance shall clarify, allow, and
reasonably control the design, construction, and maintenance requirements of
these facilities.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 1 of 11
D.', Definitions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall
be interpreted to have their common usage meaning and give this ordinance its
most reasonable meaning, subject to final interpretation by the Public Works
Department.
1. Design Flood - The flood having a one percent (1 %) chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any given year based upon fully developed
watershed conditions. This is commonly known as the 100-year
frequency flood, or base flood. "Fully developed" conditions shall be
based on the most current Future Land Use Assumption Plan for the City
of North Richland Hills, or current zoning map; whichever produces the
higher runoff coefficients for the drainage area generating the design flood
discharge.
2. Detention Basin - A dry basin or depression constructed for the purpose
of temporarily storing stormwater runoff and discharging all of that runoff
over time at a rate of flow equal to or less than which would have occurred
prior to installation of the basin.
3. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - The Federal
agency which has and does assist the Federal Insurance Administration
administering the National Flood Insurance Program.
4. Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) - The division of the Federal
government which oversees the Flood Insurance Program with the help of
FEMA.
5. Freeboard - The vertical distance between the design flood surface and
the top of an open channel, dam, levee, detention or retention basin. The
freeboard allows for wave run-up, wind tide, hydraulic jump, or other
design conditions without overtopping the structure.
6. Frequency - The reciprocal of the exceedance probability. For example,
a 1 OO-year frequency storm is one which has a 1 percent chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any year, and a 5-year storm has a 20 percent
chance of being equaled or exceeded in any year.
7. Hydraulics - Hydraulics is concerned with the determination of the
maximum stage or elevation reached by the waters of a flood at a given
location. A flood is said to have occurred when the maximum stage or
elevation results in an overflow upon lands that are traditionally useable by
man and not normally covered by water.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 2 of 11
8. Hydrology - Hydrology is concerned with the magnitude and frequency of
the flood flow. The magnitude of the flood flow is the statement of the
quantity of water that results from a given storm, whereas, the frequency
is the statement of the average return or occurrence of a flood event.
9. Inflow Hydrograph -Inflow hydrographs are used to determine the
stormwater flow volume into a detention basin or retention basin. A
hydrograph describes the variation in flow rate over a fixed period of time.
10. Landscaping Plan - A plan that identifies how the detention basin or
retention basin will be landscaped. This plan will need to include the types
of plants, trees, shrubs, grass, decorative fencing, etc. that will be used
and will need to be approved by the City.
11, Normal Pool Elevation - The level at which a retention basin was
designed to be prior to a rainfall/runoff event. In a retention basin this
elevation will be the water surface of the conservation pool.
12. Open Channel- A channel, branch, creek, or stream in which water flows
with a free surface.
13. Pond - A still body of water located on the surface of the earth.
14. Rational Formula - A means of relating runoff from an area and the
intensity of the storm rainfall as defined in the Public Works Design
Manual,
15. Retention Basin - A pond which as been designed to have both a
conservation pool for holding water indefinitely and a flood storage pool for
storing stormwater runoff on a temporary basis for the purpose of reducing
the peak discharge from the basin.
16. Surface Water - Surface water or sheet flow is water on the surface of
the ground, the source of which is so temporary or limited that it cannot
maintain for any considerable time a stream or body of water having well
defined and established existence. Surface water is derived from falling
rains and melting snows, and continues to be such until it reaches some
well defined channel in which it concentrates and flows with other waters,
whether derived from the surface or springs; and then it becomes the
running water of a stream and ceases to be surface water.
17. Swale - A shallow waterway. Swales are required above underground
storm drains with capacity, along with the storm drain, to carry a 100-year
frequency storm. The City's Public Works Design Manual requires that
such swales shall be concrete lined.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 3 of 11
18. Time of Concentration - The estimated time in minutes required for
runoff to flow from the most remote section of the drainage area to the
point at which the flow rate is to be determined.
19. Watercourse - A stream of water of such well-defined existence was to
make its flow valuable to the owners of the land along its course. A
"recognized" watercourse is further defined as a channel, creek, or
underground storm drain which has at least a 1 O-year conveyance of
capacity without flooding adjacent property.
20. Watershed - The area contributing storm runoff to a stream, pond, or
drainage system.
SECTION II. DESIGN
A. General
The design criteria shown or referenced in this section are the minimum
requirements to be allowed. Any deviation from these criteria must be reviewed
and approved by the Public Works Department for use by the Developer and his
engineer.
B. Runoff Calculations
Detention/retention facilities shall be designed based on a 1 OO-year frequency
storm runoff for the upstream drainage watershed area.
1. Rational Method - The "rational method" can be used to calculate the
runoff rate and volume for drainage areas less than 750 acres. The
formula for this method is Q=CIA.
2. Hydrograph Method - The "hydrograph method" will be used to calculate
the runoff rate and volume for drainage areas equal to or greater than 750
acres. One of the following unit hydrograph procedures shall be used.
a. HEc-1 developed by the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) of
the u.s. Army Corps of Engineers.
b. TR55 developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service.
Use of other hydrograph methods must be approved by the Public Works
Department prior to beginning design.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 4 of 11
c:, Flood Routinq Methods
The flood routing computer program to be used shall be either HEC-2 from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or TR20 from the Soil Conservation Service. Use
of other computer program routing methods must be approved by the Public
Works Department prior to beginning design.
D. Parameters
1. Inlet - The inlet structure shall allow for the upstream 100-year runoff to
be discharged to the pond in a manner which minimizes erosion.
2. Outlet - The outlet structure for detention basin/retention basin shall be
constructed to minimize erosion and allow for the 1 OO-year storm runoff to
be discharged in a controlled manner. An outlet control structure will be
installed on detention/retention basins to achieve the design discharge
equal to or less than the runoff rate which existed from the watershed prior
to this proposed development.
On the outlet structure for retention basins an emergency outlet valve and
pipe shall be installed. The valve and pipe shall be at least eight inches in
diameter and meet all City requirements for water system pipe and valves.
Installation of the emergency outlet valve and pipe shall allow the retention
basin to be drained to within a maximum of one foot of its design bottom.
3. Storage - The detention/retention storage basin shall be designed to
store that volume required to reduce the discharge rate out of the basin to
not more than the runoff rate which existed from the watershed prior to
this proposed development which includes the basin. The
detention/retention storage volume excluding conservation pool shall drain
out completely within 24 hours of the end of a rainfall event.
4. Freeboard - A minimum freeboard of one foot shall be required. This will
be the difference in elevation between the 1 OO-year storm design water
surface elevation, plus increased elevation created by wave action, wind
time or hydraulic jump, anywhere on the detention/retention basin or
decorative pond and the lowest point on the surrounding embankment
within the drainage easement.
5. Side Slopes - The embankment side slopes for the different basins or
ponds will be as noted below.
a. Detention Basin - Slopes shall be 5: 1 or milder.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 5 of 11
b. Retention Basin - Slopes shall be 4:1 below normal pool depth and
5: 1 above.
6. Overbank - The overbank of the retention basin (and all detention basins)
shall be block sodded with a Public Works Department approved native
grass. The grass must be relatively established prior to final approval of
the construction by the City.
7. Depth -
a. Retention Basin - The minimum depth of the retention basin shall
be 4 feet from the normal pool elevation to the bottom between the
toe of slopes. The maximum depth of a retention basin shall be no
greater than 10 feet.
b. Detention Basin - The maximum depth of the detention storage in a
parking lot can be designed is one foot. For all other detention
storage basins, the maximum depth shall not exceed 10 feet.
8. Velocity - The average velocity of flow through the detention or retention
basin shall be no greater than 5 feet per second.
9. Erosion Control - Erosion control upstream and downstream of the
basins shall be considered in the design. Erosion control systems shall be
installed where necessary as determined by the Public Works
Department.
10. Aeration - All retention basins will require aeration systems to be
installed. The aeration system will be designed to keep the standing water
from stagnating. All electrical service and maintenance costs for an
aeration system shall be the Owner/Developer or Homeowners
Association responsibility to pay. The aeration system will need to be
approved by the Public Works Department with the approval of the basin.
11. Water Supply - Provisions shall be made to keep the water surface
elevation in a retention basin at the normal pool elevation. This will
require the Developer to submit plans and specifications for installation of
a water well or wells. Another alternative is a separate irrigation service
connection to the City's water system to provide the water supply to
recharge the basin or pond as needed. The cost of the water used to
recharge the basin shall be the Owner/Developer or Homeowners
Association responsibility to pay. Recharge design shall comply with all
State and Federal requirements.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 6 of 11
SECTION III. REVIEW AND APPROVAL
A. Submittal Requirements
Sufficient information should be submitted on all proposed detention/retention
basins. This includes the following items.
1. Hydraulic Study - All necessary computer runs should be submitted in a
bound and labeled booklet form. This should include backwater curve
runs on existing conditions prior to development of the subject property,
proposed existing conditions after development of the subject property,
and fully developed conditions after development of the subject property.
2. Final Construction Plans - Construction plans shall be submitted on
standard 24-inch by 36-inch blueline sheets. The plans will include plan
and profile of the entire basin with its inlet and outlet structures, edge
treatments, fence, landscaping plan, and upstream and downstream
erosion control. All design calculations and graphs showing the
detention/retention storage design must be included in the construction
plans. A grading plan for the basin or pond area along with the drainage
area map must be included.
3. Landscaping Plan - In addition to Final Construction Plans, a
Landscaping Plan shall be submitted on standard 24-inch by 36-inch
blueline sheets. The plans will need to include the locations and types of
all plans, trees, shrubs and grass. This plan will also need to include all
decorative features such as fencing, water falls, etc.
B. City Review and Approval
The normal subdivision review process will be followed. Preliminary construction
plans will be submitted with the preliminary plat. Upon Planning and Zoning
Commission's approval of the preliminary plat, the final construction plans with
final plat can be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department.
The final plat and plans will be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department and submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
consideration. If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval,
then the City Council will consider the plat and plans. If the plat and plans are
approved by the City Council, then construction can begin subject to any State
and Federal review being necessary.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 7 of 11
C.: Federal and State Review and Approval
All projects will be reviewed in accordance with the Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance. Those projects which require a Flood Insurance Rate Map revision
will be required to comply with the paragraphs contained in this subsection.
1. Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) - The Developer's
engineer will submit the necessary hydrologic and hydraulic studies along
with an application for a cLOMR. The application will include the
preliminary application fee along with all support documentation deemed
necessary by the City. After review and approval by the City, the
application will be forwarded to the appropriate Federal and State
agencies. A permit to construct the necessary fill and/or public
improvements will not be issued until a favorable response is received
from the appropriate Federal and State agencies.
2. Revision to the current Flood Insurance Rate Map - After the items of
construction have been installed and inspected by the City, the
Developer's engineer will submit an application for a map revision or
amendment as appropriate. The City will review the application and
supportive documents for compliance with City ordinances. After review
and approval by the City, the application and supporting documents will be
forwarded to the appropriate Federal and State agencies for review. The
City will not grant permission to occupy a new structure within the existing
floodplain until a favorable response has been received from the
necessary Federal and State agencies.
SECTION IV. CONSTRUCTION
A. Preconstruction MeetinQ
The normal preconstruction conference must be held for any project to be
constructed in the City. The following items will be required for the basin prior to
or at the meeting.
· City inspection fees for Public Works construction.
· Any necessary Federal, State, railroad company or utility company permits.
· Owner/Developer Maintenance Covenant.
· Homeowners Association deed restrictions (filed copy).
B. Erosion Control
The Owner and the Contractor are totally responsible for the control of erosion
during construction. The Owner and Contractor shall provide all erosion control
systems necessary during the construction period in order to minimize the
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 8 of 11
detrimental effect of the sedimentation on downstream property owners and it's
accumulation in the public rights-of-way and drainage system.
C. Landscapinq
All landscaping must be installed in accordance with the approved landscaping
plan prior to the Public Works Department approving the construction.
D. Maintenance Bond
A two-year Maintenance Bond on the construction of all basins and their
associated facilities (including landscaping) will be required. The Maintenance
Bond will be for twenty percent (20%) of the total construction price for the basin.
E. City Approval
The Public Works Department will issue a "letter of approval" for the detention or
retention basin after all construction on the basin is complete. No building
permits will be issued in a residential subdivision until this approval has been
given. In a commercial, industrial, or multi-family addition, only the permit to
install the plumbing and foundation will be allowed prior to this approval unless
Federal and State permits are required.
SECTION V. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General
The maintenance of the detention or retention basin is essential to its proper
functioning. This section outlines those maintenance responsibilities with
reference to all parties involved.
B. Contractor
The Contractor is initially responsible for all erosion control and other
maintenance items related to the basin construction until it is approved as
complete in writing by the City.
C. Owner/Developer
The Owner/Developer shall execute the Detention/Retention Storage Facility
Maintenance Covenant prior to Council approval of the plat.
D. Homeowners Association
In residential subdivisions where a detention basin or retention basin is to be
constructed, a Homeowners Association (HOA) must be established. The HOA
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 9 of 11
shall collect assessments no less often than once annually. This assessment
shall include an amount to be collected and used for maintenance of the basin.
The amount shall cover expected annual routine maintenance costs plus creation
of a reserve to be used to make major repairs around the basin or to dredge the
basin. The reserve will be equal to no less than 20% of the original cost and
accumulated over no more than the first five years. The reserve fund shall be
replenished within two years after each expenditure.
E. Lot Owners
The Owner/Developer Maintenance Covenant will be executed by the Owner of
the subdivision on which the basin is to be installed and will run-with-the-Iand.
This will be a lien on all property within the subdivision which will allow the City to
collect any monies spent by the City to provide maintenance services for the
basin.
F. City
The City will retain the responsibility to insure that the maintenance of a basin is
accomplished. The Owner/Developer Covenant authorizes the City to order
maintenance be done if the Owner or HOA does not. If the City has to pay for
maintenance costs, it will invoke the lien provision in the Owner/Developer
Covenant in order to collect the maintenance expense and any reasonable legal
fees incurred.
The City is required, by being a member of the National Flood Insurance
Program, to assure that all drainage facilities are maintained which are located
within the 1 OO-year floodplain as designated on the Federal Insurance
Administration's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).
SECTION VI. REPEALER
That ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this ordinance shall be
and hereby deemed repealed and no force and effect provided that such repeal shall be
only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be
cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered in
this ordinance.
SECTION VII. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Should any portion or part of this ordinance be held for any reason invalid or
unenforceable, the same shall not be construed to affect any other valid portion hereof,
but all valid portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 1 0 of 11
SECTION VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE
,
That this ordinance shall become effective immediately from the date of passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of
,2002.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS CONTENT:
Mike Curtis, Public Works Director
Detention/Retention Basin Policy
Ordinance No.
Page 11 of 11
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2002- 018
.'--*
Date:
. Subject:
,~
February 11, 2002
Discuss 2002 Federal Legislative Positions
Attached is the proposed North Richland Hills féderallegislative policies and positions for 2002.
These policies and positions are preliminary, and wére prepared in preparation for the upcoming
trip to the National League of Cities conference in March. This do¢Ument will be amended and
updated to suit the most current and important issues in the future.
Four primary principles have been used in guiding these positions on legislative issues. These
are:
1.
We will vigorously oppose any legislation that erodés the authority to govern our own
local affairs.
2.
Cities represent the level of government closest to the. people. We bear primary
responsibility for the provision of capital infrastructure and for ensuring our citizens'
health and safety. Thus, we must be assured of a predictable and sufficient level of.
revenue and must resist efforts to diminish those revenues.
~.
We will oppose the imposition of any federal mandates that do not provide for a
commensurate level of compensation.
4.
We will support any legislation that inqreases the quality Of life for our citizens. This
includes legislation that will not only provide an equitable amount of revenue for our city,
but also provide equitable services that will encourage pride and growth in our
community.
These principles will serve as guides for staff where issues arise that are not specifically
addressed in this policy notebook. Staff will continue to communicate with the National League
of Cities and other organizations to monitor issues as they surface.
Please let me know of any issues that should be added to this program, and if you think that
some of these issues should be deleted. Again these policy positiQns are preliminary and were
prepared in an effort to giye you an ov.erviewof what the issues are as we visit with out federal
elected officials in March.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg ic
Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS
NI~H
City of North Rich/and Hills
2002 Federal Legislative Positions
February 2002
INTRODUCTION
Throughout history, Congress has created laws and policies that greatly effect the
administrative and political decisions of local governments throughout the country. The City
officials of North Richland Hills would like to state definitive opinions on some of the issues at
the federal level including local control, infrastructure needs, and public safety and provide our
positions with a small portion of background and reasoning for such positions.
The City of North Richland Hills uses four primary principles in rendering its opinions on
legislative issues. These are:
1. We will vigorously oppose any legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own
local affairs.
2. Cities represent the level of government closest to the people. We bear primary
responsibility for the provision of capital infrastructure and for ensuring our citizens'
health and safety. Thus, we must be assured of a predictable and sufficient level of
revenue and must resist efforts to diminish those revenues.
3. We will oppose the imposition of any federal mandates, which do not provide for a
commensurate level of compensation.
4. We will support any legislation that increases the quality of life for our citizens. This
includes legislation that will not only provide an equitable amount of revenue for our city,
but also provide equitable services that will encourage pride and growth in our
community.
Other issues will arise in the future. This document will be amended and updated to suit the
most current and important issues. However, if an issue arises that is not included in this
position paper, we urge the congress to keep our guiding principles in mind as they make
important decisions concerning our future.
February 11, 2002
2
Table of Contents
~ Legislative Positions
· Support Local Governments
1. Internet Sales Tax Neutrality - p. 5
2. Economic Stimulus Package - p. 6
3. Telecommunications Deregulation - p. 7
4. Federalism, Preemption, & Takings - p. 8
5. Library Services & Technology Act Reauthorization - p. 9
· Infrastructure Needs
1. Broadband Services - p. 11
2. Transportation and Mass Transit Funding - p. 12
3. Water Infrastructure Financing - p. 13
· Public Safety
1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funding - p. 15
2. Homeland Security - p. 16
· Environmental Interests
1. Air Quality - p. 18
0+ Contacts - p. 19
February 11, 2002
3
.5..Y..pport Local Governments
North Richland Hills believes that local government works best for the
people because it is closest to the people.
The City of North Richland Hills will support legislation that allows local
government to be flexible in implementing innovative and cost effective
solutions to local problems, and will vigorously oppose any legislation that
erodes the authority to govern our own local affairs.
February 11, 2002
4
,·----.·_·>__··.___"___.,~__~_.~.n____~"___N______~_
Internet Sales Tax Neutrality
North Richland Hills SUDDorts neutral tax treatment for Internet purchases.
On November 15, 2001, the Senate approved a two-year extension of the moratorium on new
Internet specific taxes and rejeßted an amendment that could have led to the state and local
taxation of remote sales, including Internet sales. We firmly believe that sales and use tax
collection issues and the prohibition of Internet sales taxes will continue to work to the
detriment of local economies and local tax bases which provide funds for local services. It is
our opinion that sales tax applied to Internet sales does not represent a new tax. It simply
levels the playing field with bricks and mortar businesses and allows these businesses to
compete fairly with Internet businesses.
State and local governments rely heavily on revenue from sales tax. In North Richland Hills,
sales tax comprises almost one-third of the revenues that support our total operating budget.
Sales tax also supports such special districts as Crime Control and Prevention, and special
projects such as the development of parks and recreation facilities. The migration of sales to
the Internet coupled with the difficulty in collecting sales tax for remote sales transactions will
result in the erosion of the local tax base. Figures released in September 2001 show that as a
result of e-commerce transactions, state and local governments nationwide will lose $13.3
billion in sales tax revenue this year, 41 % percent higher than previous estimates. As more
shoppers migrate to the Internet to make their purchases, state and local governments stand
to lose even more of their tax base. In fact, some projections estimate losses will jump to $45
billion by the year 2006
The City of North Richland Hills position on this issue is threefold:
· North Richland Hills Supports the application of sales tax on applicable products and
services purchased through electronic commerce to preserve the local tax base.
· North Richland Hills opposes legislation in Congress that proposes to enact further limits on
the ability to tax Internet sales.
· North Richland Hills supports ongoing efforts of states and local governments to simplify
their tax systems, and urges Congress to use the next two years to assist states and local
governments in reaching a resolution to this complex and difficult issue.
February 11, 2002
5
- '--.---.--------------------
-,..,
Economic Stimulus Package
North Richland Hills supports the passage of an economic stimulus package that creates a
balance between investments and tax incentives, while preserving the local tax base. North
Richland Hills will opDose any economic stimulus package that jeopardizes local economies
including legislation that propos~s a National Sales Tax Holidav.
Given the current state of our nation's economy, which was already declining when the
September 11th tragedy occurred, the City of North Richland Hills recognizes the need for an
economic stimulus package to prevent further escalation of the recession. North Richland Hills
will support a well-balanced stimulus package, and encourages Congress to consider an
alternative that would facilitate and expedite the following:
· Investments in water and transportation infrastructure to generate jobs and facilitate
needed infrastructure upgrades and alternative forms of transportation, and
· Aid to businesses at risk of economic failure as a direct result of the September 11 th
attacks, including the airline and tourism industry.
North Richland Hills will oppose any economic stimulus proposal that includes a National Sales
Tax Holiday, including S. 1643 recently introduced by Senators Snowe and Murray and HR.
3172 introduced in the House by Congressman Lindsey Graham. The City's reasons for
opposition to these specific proposals are:
· The proposals would reimburse the states directly, only after they meet certain criteria, and
there is no provision for reimbursing local governments for uncollected sales tax except the
City of New York;
· There is no existing data or credible method of estimating the loss of sales tax revenue to
the states and local governments under the proposed 10 day holiday;
· Any reimbursements may not be distributed until next year, which would create a serious
revenue shortfall at a time when state and local budgets are already under serious
constraints and facing increasing costs for homeland security and other essential public
services with additional revenue shortfalls.
North Richland Hills is generally opposed to a sales tax holiday because it diminishes an
important local revenue source that is already in decline as a direct result of the economic
downturn, increased Internet purchases, and state sales tax holidays such as the 3 day sales
tax holiday that takes place in Texas every August. In North Richland Hills, sales tax revenues
fund almost one-third of our local services not including the sales tax revenue that funds our
Crime Control and Prevention District as well as building park and recreation facilities.
February 11, 2002
6
"_W___..~"_.___._._._._..~._'~___~_____._~_~
Telecommunications Deregulation
North Richland Hills opooses preemption of local authority regarding rights-of-way and
revenue; furthermore, any restructuring program at the federal level should result in all
consumers receiving benefits.
Federal reform of the telecommunications industry could preempt local land use, zoning and
rights-of-way authority. It is important to insure that the work that has already been done at the
state and local level is incorporated into any Federal telecommunications bill or changes to
existing telecommunications legislation. In considering regulation or deregulation of the
telecommunications industry, Congress should preserve local government authority to set
customer service standards and insure that they are met, regulate the location of towers, and
manage the use of public rights-of-way. In addition, Federal legislation should compliment
existing state and local measures. It is critical to insure that any proposal to deregulate the
telecommunications industry does not reduce local revenues (franchise fees for the use of
right-of-way, sales tax) or erode the authority of local government to insure public safety by
regulating and maintaining the public right-of-way.
February 11, 2002
7
- -<'-'~._'-_._~'---<"..~..~,.~_.~'~--~~~._---------_.~
Federalism, Preemption, & Takings
North Richland Hills opposes federal preemption of State powers included those powers
delegated to local governments by the States involving such matters as local zoning and land
use authority, and the protection of public safety, health and welfare within the local
government's jurisdiction. This includes any attempts to federalize local land use decisions.
.
The U. S. Constitution separates the powers of the Federal government from the powers of the
State governments (the Federalist system). States have delegated to local governments the
authority to regulate those matters arising within their boundaries including the implementation
and enforcement of zoning standards, the regulation of land use, and the protection of the
health, safety, welfare, and property of those individuals within the local government's
jurisdiction.
In recent years, the enactment of Federal laws and regulations that preempt local decision-
making and regulatory authority in the exercise of these powers has placed a strain on the
relationship between the federal government and local governing officials. This preemption of
local powers is apparent in several areas including telecommunications where local authority
over the location of towers and the management of right-of-way is being challenged, and in the
area of land use planning and zoning authority. In fact, Congress has been aggressively
attempting to limit local land use authority through the enactment of the Religious Land Use
and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the introduction of other takings legislation
(HR. 2372 and S. 1028) in the 106th Congress, which would allow developers to bypass local
administrative processes and bring land use and zoning law suits against cities to Federal
court. This type of takings legislation federalizes local land use laws by allowing developers to
circumvent the local decision making process, which results in local land use decisions being
made by the non-elected federal judiciary versus local officials elected by and intimately
acquainted with the communities they serve. This type of legislation would also place
increasing costs on local governments resulting from the need to travel to federal court and
litigate matters that have not been adequately addressed by local processes that are already in
place.
The City of North Richland Hills opposes any legislation that further erodes the ability of local
cities to exercise powers granted to them as well as the federalization of decisions that have
historically been made at the local level. Legislation that serves to preempt local authority
erodes the local government's ability to act in the best interest of their communities in
protecting public safety and health, safeguarding the environment, and supporting the property
values of all residents in the community.
February 11, 2002
8
,""" _...~...~..~...__.."'-_..",.""._~'"""~.~.",~-._,.~-_..>_...._-~~_._-------_._>
Library Services & Technology Act Reauthorization
North Richland Hills supoorts the reauthorization of the Library Services & Technology Act,
which provides much needed funding for local Library services, and encourages Congress to
increase funding of this program from its current level to $500 million.
.
The Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) is the cornerstone of Federal Aid for America's
libraries. In fact, the LST A is the only Federal program solely devoted to aiding libraries and
provides assistance for public and research libraries, public schools, college/university, and
private and special libraries that meet certain state criteria. The program, administered by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services, provides incentive funding for activities that libraries
have difficulty initiating independently by helping to leverage state and local funds and allowing
each community the flexibility to identify and support their highest priority needs.
The LST A expires this year and must be reauthorized by Congress and signed by the
President by September 30, 2002 to continue this small but crucial funding source. The
libraries of today provide so much more than just books. Today, libraries playa central role in
providing access to information and technology including access to the Internet. Libraries also
provide programs in support of families, people with disabilities, senior citizens and
underserved populations. In North Richland Hills, funding provided by an LST A grant allowed
our City Library to partner with two other libraries in the region to implement a groundbreaking
online virtual reference service. It is this type of innovative, collaborative, technology based
programs that are made possible through the assistance provided by LST A funds.
However, increased funding is necessary to support the growing number of important services
that local libraries provide to communities across the nation. The funding level under LSTA has
not changed since 1971, so local and state governments have provided the majority of monies
for increased services at our libraries leaving most smaller state and local governments without
resources to provide increased access to information and technology. An increase in funding
provided by the LSTA would provide for more equity in allocating funds across the nation, and
ensure that all libraries have the resources to provide library users access to technology and
successful programs.
North Richland Hills encourages Congress to reauthorize the Library Services & Technology
Act, and increase the authorization level to $500 million which will provide more equity in the
allocation of funding as well as additional resources that can be provided with the assistance of
the Federal government.
February 11, 2002
9
,. - ^"·'-"'''-~-''''~·''-~~-·---~~-_·_·~-~___._=.~__~M______
Infrastructure Needs
North Richland Hills is a high growth area. Aging, decaying, inadequate or
inefficient infrastructure can inhibit quality of life as well as economic
activity. Efficient transportation, environmental, utility, and technology
systems are essential to building a safe, quality community in which
citizens can live, work and play.
February 11, 2002
10
Broadband Services
North Richland Hills SUDDortS the universal deployment of high-speed Internet Access and
other broadband information technologies with the preservation of existing local government
authority to regulate cable television and telecommunications entities through negotiating,
franchising and licensing.
There are numerous proposals in Congress that speaks to the rapid and universal deployment
of broadband technologies that give users the capability to send and receive data at volumes
and speeds far greater than Internet access over traditional phone lines. Broadband
technologies also allow an "always-on" connection with interactive capability. North Richland
Hills supports the deployment of high-speed Internet access and broadband technologies and
recognizes that it is an important economic tool for individuals, businesses, hospitals and
schools. However, we believe that there are issues related to local government authority that
Congress should consider in their efforts to spur rapid deployment.
Local Government Issues:
· Municipalities must be able to act in the interest of our citizens especially where there is no
competition or affordable service, and/or broadband companies pulling out of the market.
· Legislation should not preempt the traditional legal rights of local governments to be
compensated for the use of local rights-of-way, execute generally applicable taxes, and
regulate service standards.
· Pending legislation, H.R. 1697, would reopen and reverse the spirit and intent of important
provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 that respected local authority and
taxation powers.
· These issues should be considered in a hearing process in which local governments are
involved so that members of Congress will fully understand the broad implications of these
proposals and their adverse effects on state and local governments.
February 11, 2002
11
~_'_'^"'"'_""'M~__"._~________
Transportation and Mass Transit Funding
North Richland Hills supoorts funding for the expansion of high-soeed rail corridors and
continued suoport of intercitv rail oroiects as well as continued funding of the Transoortation
Equitv Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to promote alternative modes of transportation.
Transportation congestion in tHe United States continues to worsen despite the billions of
federal, state and local dollars spent annually on highway infrastructure. It is estimated that
68% of metropolitan freeways are considered congested, with the problem increasing each
year. North Richland Hills, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Statistical Area, is no
exception to these statistics. As a result, cities are looking for alternative choices for intercity
travel including the development and implementation of passenger rail services and trail
systems to get people off the roads.
Mass transit and rail service funding increases, and expediting transportation projects will
provide relief for highway demands while helping to address air quality issues. Currently, the
Dallas-Fort Worth region has several intercity rail projects under study, including the Cotton belt
Railway; however, these projects are not scheduled to be funded for another 10 to 20 years.
Providing additional funds for mass transit and rail service projects and expediting the process
to begin these projects could significantly benefit the area and result in a decrease in projected
highway needs and improvements in air quality. North Richland Hills urges Congress to pass
legislation to provide funding for the expansion of high-speed rail corridors and for the
continued support of intercity rail projects, especially those that would promote partnerships
among local, state, and federal governments to provide rail as a cost-effective and efficient
mode of transportation. The High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001 (S. 250) introduced in the
10ih Congress and sponsored by Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison among others, is
promising in its proposal to provide funding for new high-speed rail corridor development.
TEA-21 funding has been an exceptional resource in providing improved and alternative
modes transportation for the State of Texas, the City of North Richland Hills as well as other
cities across the state. When combined with the local share of dollars, these funds have
allowed for much needed improvements in transportation and roadways as well as the
construction of multi-use trails to provide alternative forms of transportation. With the expiration
of TEA-21 in 2003, North Richland Hills encourages Congress to work toward reauthorization
of this important legislation that has helped local governments make significant strides in
improving transportation in our cities and developing alternative modes of transportation that
help mitigate air quality and traffic congestion.
February 11, 2002
12
~.._._.~~~.~"'".~--_._~,~-_._~.,-----~_.__.__..
Water Infrastructure Financing
North Richland Hills SUDDortS legislation that will renew and enhance Federal financial
commitment to assist local governments in meeting their water and wastewater infrastructure
needs.
According to a survey of municipal governments conducted by the EPA and the drinking water
and wastewater industry, there exists a significant gap between federal, state and local
government investments in water infrastructure and the funding necessary to repair,
rehabilitate and replace aging systems. The survey shows that this gap is approaching $23
billion per year in just capital needs. In addition, local governments are facing more costly
mandates regarding these systems, resulting in an estimated 6% increase per year to maintain
and operated local water and wastewater systems. Together, these factors jeopardize the
ability of local water and sewer fees alone to sustain and maintain these systems in the future.
In fact, a recent report compiled by the Water Infrastructure Network maintains that local fees
would more than double if local utilities had to make up this funding gap on their own.
North Richland Hills urges Congress to consider legislation that will assist local governments in
sustaining and maintaining its water infrastructure systems, which are vital to the livelihood of
all citizens.
February 11, 2002
13
", '.". ~"-~_'.""""--_"-"'-~----~>_"_"""""-"'-'_----
Public Safety
Local government is the level of government closest to the people.
As such, Local governments have the primary responsibility for insuring
safety in their communities as well as the safety and welfare of its citizens.
Federal government can and should playa key role in
supporting public safety efforts in local communities.
February 11, 2002
14
·,~..·_._~__.__,~_,.c__._._.~.~,__~~~___~_"_________
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program
North Richland Hills SUDDorts the reauthorization of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) program with funding increased or maintained at the current level for local
communities.
The City of North Richland Hills has received funds from the LLEBG program since 1997.
Funds from this grant program have provided emergency police vehicles, police motorcycles
(which have been critical to traffic control and enforcement in our City), and a school resource
officer to insure public safety in our schools. Overall, LLEBG funds have assisted North
Richland Hills in lowering the crime rate each year.
Over the course of the past few years, total funding provided to cities under LLEBG has
steadily decreased. Direct federal crime prevention assistance is an important component of
the public safety program in North Richland Hills because it provides additional resources for
necessary equipment and staff to better serve our community. As such, it is important that this
significant program be continued for many years with a funding increase, or, at the very least,
at a level consistent with current funding to allow for accurate strategic planning of public
safety programs in our community.
February 11, 2002
15
-----~----~-~~.-.._"-----"--.----,~---, -- - - -- ----~-._>-"----"~_.-_-'--.~-'~-------._--_._._,~-~-
Homeland Security
North Richland Hills SUDDorts legislation that will provide financial assistance to improve local
emergency response and preparedness to help increase national defense efforts.
In the wake of the September 11 th terrorist attacks, every local government has experienced
increased demand for emergenéy response as well as increased interest in public safety and
disaster response. In addition, local governments across the county are attempting to enhance
and improve local emergency response and preparedness capabilities to support our country's
urgent need to increase national security.
North Richland Hills urges Congress to favorably consider legislation that would provide direct
assistance to local governments for such things as:
· Improving cyber and infrastructure security,
· Modernizing public safety technology and equipment,
· Improving emergency preparedness plans,
· Establishing an effective system for sharing intelligence data, and
· Providing the necessary broadcast frequencies needed for secure, effective, and
interoperable radio communications.
February 11, 2002
16
Environmental Interests
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, which includes
North Richland Hills, is a serious nonattainment area with regard to air
quality. It is important that measures be taken in this area to address this
problem effectively. In addition, it is important to prevent pollution of our
natural resources.
February 11 2002
17
Air Quality
North Richland Hills will SUDport legislation that helps Metropolitan Statistical Areas achieve
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality standards.
It is important that Federallegis1ation on this issue help Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
achieve EPA air quality standards. The DFW area is a serious non-attainment area. Through
the coordination efforts of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (including the
North Texas Clean Air Coalition and the Regional Transportation Council), and measures
taken by cities, the DFW region has made great efforts over the last 10 years to improve air
quality and meet EPA standards. In fact, the region's most recent Strategic Implementation
Plan (SIP) to improve air quality in the region was recently adopted by the Texas Natural
resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and has been submitted to the EPA. However,
additional measures must be taken for the region to be able to bring air quality to acceptable
levels.
North Richland Hills supports legislation that would assist in improving the air quality in our
region including such measures as:
· Continue providing funds for the implementation of alternative and low emissions fuel
programs for public vehicle fleets.
· Open mass transit and fixed rail projects to additional federal funding without diverting
highway trust fund monies to such projects.
· Funding for 135 NAFT A Corridor enhancements
· Airport emissions reduction
· Recognition of air quality problem in areas south of the border
February 11, 2002
18
· ...~__"~"_~".___m__'~.'__'_~"'~_·___~·__~__··_·"·'~~~~-'~~""'~-'-""_.'-~---~~~.'---~-"~~---'"'_._---- .---
Contacts
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
P. O. Box 820609 .
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
(817) 427-6000
Fax: (817) 427-6016
http://www.nrhtx.com
Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
(817) 427-6007
Email: Icunningham@nrhtx.com
Randy Shiflet
Deputy City Manager
(817) 427-6005
Email: rshiflet@nrhtx.com
Steve Norwood
Assistant City Manager
(817) 427-6006
Email: snorwood@nrhtx.com
Greg Vick **
Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities
(817) 427-6009
Email: gvick@nrhtx.com
North Richland Hills Mayor and City Council
(817) 427-6061
Charles Scoma, Mayor
Russell Mitchell- Mayor Pro Tem
Lyle E. Welch - Place 1
Frank Metts, Jr. - Place 3
JoAnn Johnson - Place 4
David Whitson - Place 5
Joe D. Tolbert - Place 6
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. - Place 7
** Greg Vick is the primary legislative contact for North Richland Hills
February 11, 2002
19
-. ....._,.._~_._-~~.--~~--_._-,-"~."-_.~-""_._~..,.__._".".' .-
Jnn-31-02 14z21 ARTS COUNCIL OF NETC
~I5
1iI.___._,.,' ~.._
\ ." .
âi¡}-
~ .' ~).(} Do>\. 210816 · rx~dfl:·)fd. TCì\.ðJ;¡¡
8172835522
P.01
76095--7816 · (817) 283-3406 · (81.7) 2193·95'22 (tAX)
January 31, 2002
City Secretary
City of North Ri¡;hland Hill~
¡30t Nö Loop 820
Norlh R'¡chland lli11s, Tx 76180
To whom it may concern:
011 behalf of the Arts Council orNorlhEa.<;l Tarrant County, we rcquúsllo he added to the
February 11 City Council agcnd:l. Tht: purpose of O\H"l'equcst is to th~ìnk your city for ìts
participation in bringing the arts to tl1(; t.:i lizl::llS of YOU1" community.
Sincerely,
~p.~
Karin Newell
Board Mcmber
~s~
Prcs; dent
Ô('':r'V~I1~ Corur.u.n.iUc.r. cf t>:cUbrd. CJllc::yvill:-:;. :ulc::.!i<? Grl~~"Y':vi~1C::, l1a1tolD. (::¡ty. !1aslcl l1ur~L Kell~l·. N. r.:!.id11and 11iH.l:. Gich[and r1jl!.£.
L203.l1.0kc, <30l.lÚ¡lakc. 'i'rc:pIIY C~ub, Wat.allf3ß. nnd W:~.¡;t.lnh::,
Received Jan-31-02 02:44pm
From-B172B35522
To-Cit~ ot North Richla Pale 01
REVISED PRE COUNCIL MINUTES
Pre Council Minutes
January 28,2002
Page 3
IR 2002-010 Ms. Pam Burney and Mr. Steve Brown recapped PAM B. I STEVE B.
CONSIDER council consensus regarding the voluntary
INCREASE TO THE contribution on the North Richland Hills water
VOLUNTARY bill at their budget work session held July 27-28,
WATER BILL 2001. Consensus was to increase the voluntary
CONTRIBUTION contribution from $1.00 to $1.50 with the
FROM $1.00 TO additional .50 being split between the Library
$1.50 - and Animal Shelter contribution funds.
RESOLUTION NO. Currently, the water bill donation fund is divided
2002-004 between the Library (50%) (50ft), the Animal
Shelter (30%) (30ft) and general improvements
(20%) (20ft).
Please note that the
minutes have been Councilwoman Johnson asked Ms. Burney if the
changed. Words funds would help in building a new animal
with a facility. Ms. Burney informed councjJ that the
strikethrough have funds would absolutely help to build a new
been replaced with facility in addition to helping with the current
the bold type. animal shelter.
Mr. Brown advised council that primarily the
money is used to purchase books.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell asked staff where the
general improvement is represented.
Mr. Brown advised council that the
Beautification Commission primarily use the
general improvement fund with some being
used for the Christmas committee activities.
Mr. Cunningham advised council that the funds
are primarily used for special events and
projects, and could be used for adding to the
arts projects.
Mr. Welch asked for Mr. Cunningham's proposal
for distribution of the voluntary contribution.
Mr. Cunningham advised council he would be
interested in having a distribution of Library
(70%) (70ft), the Animal Shelter (70%) (70ft),
and general improvements (10%) (10ft). Mr.
Cunningham would also like to call general
improvement something different. Mr.
Cunningham believes that money can go into
the fund for special events. It would allow for
Pre Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 4
the Animal Control and Library to get needed
improvements and still have money for
the special .events and art.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell would like to see
70/50/30 distribution.
Councilman Welch believes that council should
go back to their consensus from the budget
work session. Councilman Welch said that Mr.
Cunningham suggested that he would like to
create another W% 10¢ for something else.
Councilman Welch believed the final distribution
would be 70/70/10.
Mayor Scoma asked if there was anyone not in
. favor with 70/70/10.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell was not in favor of the
distribution.
Councilman Welch is in favor for a 50/50
distribution. Councilman Welch believed that
the Christmas event was to come out of a
separate fund.
Mayor Scoma asked council what they thought
about 65/65/20.
Councilman Welch disagreed with distribution.
Mayor Scoma asked Ms. Burney how the
money would be used.
Ms. Burney informed council that the money is
used in ways that will directly impact the animals
and to purchase specialized equipment.
Councilman Trevino said he would be in favor of
65/65/20.
Mayor Scoma advised council that staff would
bring back for council consideration at the next
council meeting.
The general consensus was for the 65/65/20
distribution. Council directed staff to brina back
MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE
PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - JANUARY 28, 2002 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Charles Scoma
Russell Mitchell
Lyle E. Welch .
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
Paulette Hartman
John Pitstick
Jenny Kratz
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Cathy Horton
Pam Burney
Steve Brown
Patrick Hillis
Thomas Powell
Terry Kinzie
Richard Kitchen
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Community Services
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Asst. to the City Manager
Director of Development
Public Information Director
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Zoning Administrator
Director of Environmental Services
Library Director
Human Resources Director
Support Services Director
Director of Information Services
Assistant Police Chief
Absent:
Joe D. Tolbert
Patricia Hutson
Councilman
City Secretary
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
6:00 p.m.
DISCUSS ITEMS Item No. 6C (GN 2002-003) - Mayor Pro Tem NAN
FROM REGULAR Mitchell asked staff how much time was needed
JANUARY 28, 2002 to review applications that would constitute the
CITY COUNCIL increase in the filing fee.
AGENDA
Ms. Horton advised council that the process of
evaluating variances vary.
Mr. Norwood also informed council of the
requirement of notifications for landscape
Pre Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 2
variances.
Ms. Horton advised council that the fee was
previously approved by council but was never
reflected in the Landscape Ordinance.
Mr. Cunningham informed council that the
Zoning Board of Adjustment used to hear
landscape variances before the landscape and
sign section were removed from the zoning
ordinance. When council voted for removal of
the landscape and sign section a landscape and
sign review board had to be created to listen to
variances.
Item No. 6G (GN 2002-005) - Councilman NAN
Trevino asked staff about the million dollars
allocated from Wal-Mart.
Mr. Curtis advised council that the agreement
with Wal-Mart was inadvertently left off the
coversheet. Mr. Curtis informed council that the
City/Developer agreement does not specifically
identify a dollar amount. The agreement says
that Wal-Mart is obligated to pay one-half (1/2)
of their share of the actual cost. After the
project is complete staff will calculate the cost
and be able to give council an exact number.
Mr. Curtis advised council the ballpark figure
would be anywhere from $500,000 to $800,000.
Councilman Whitson asked staff about the
parkway that Wal-Mart customers could use.
Mr. Curtis advised council that the agreement
states that prior to the opening of the Wal-Mart
store three lanes of traffic will be provided on
North Tarrant Parkway. The lanes will either be
temporary or permanent.
IR 2002-009 Mr. Thomas Powell summarized the renovation NAN
DISCUSS DAN scheduled to take place at Dan Echols Senior
ECHOLS Center.
RENOVATION
Pre Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 3
IR 2002-010 Ms. Pam Burney and Mr. Steve Brown recapped PAM B./ STEVE B.
CONSIDER council consensus regarding the voluntary
INCREASE TO THE contribution on the North Richland Hills water
VOLUNTARY bill at their budget work session held July 27-28,
WATER BILL 2001. Consensus was to increase the voluntary
CONTRIBUTION contribution from $1.00 to $1.50 with the
FROM $1.00 TO additional .50 being split between the Library
$1.50 - and Animal Shelter contribution funds.
RESOLUTION NO. Currently, the water bill donation fund is divided
2002-004 between the Library (50%), the Animal Shelter
(30%) and general improvements (20%).
Councilwoman Johnson asked Ms. Burney if the
funds would help in building a new animal
facility. Ms. Burney informed council that the
funds would absolutely help to build a new
facility in addition to helping with the current
animal shelter.
Mr. Brown advised council that primarily the
money is used to purchase books.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell asked staff where the
general improvement is represented.
Mr. Brown advised council that the
Beautification Commission primarily use the
general improvement fund with some being
used for the Christmas committee activities.
Mr. Cunningham advised council that the funds
are primarily used for special events and
projects, and could be used for adding to the
arts projects.
Mr. Welch asked for Mr. Cunningham's proposal
for distribution of the voluntary contribution.
Mr. Cunningham advised council he would be
interested in having a distribution of Library
(70%), the Animal Shelter (70%), and general
improvements (10%). Mr. Cunningham would
also like to call general improvement something
different. Mr. Cunningham believes that money
can go into the fund for special events. It would
allow for the Animal Control and Library to get
needed improvements and still have money for
Pre Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 4
the special events and art.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell would like to see
70/50/30 dtstribution.
Councilman Welch believes that council should
go back to their consensus from the budget
work session. Councilman Welch said that Mr.
Cunningham suggested that he would like to
create another 10% for something else.
Councilman Welch believed the final distribution
would be 70/70/10.
Mayor Scoma asked if there was anyone not in
favor with 70/70/10.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell was not in favor of the
distribution.
Councilman Welch is in favor for a 50/50
distribution. Councilman Welch believed that
the Christmas event was to come out of a
separate fund.
Mayor Scoma asked council what they thought
about 65/65/20.
Councilman Welch disagreed with distribution.
Mayor Scoma asked Ms. Burney how the
money would be used.
Ms. Burney informed council that the money is
used in ways that will directly impact the animals
and to purchase specialized equipment.
Councilman Trevino said he would be in favor of
65/65/20.
Mayor Scoma advised council that staff would
bring back for council consideration at the next
council meeting.
The general consensus was for the 65/65/20
distribution. Council directed staff to bring back
for council consideration at the next council
meeting.
Pre Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 5
IR 2002-011 Mr. Patrick Hillis gave council an update on the NAN
REPORT ON CORE Core Values Campaign and Employee
VALUES Recognition Program.
CAMPAIGN AND .
EMPLOYEE The Core Values Campaign will educate city
RECOGNITION employees on the core values adopted by
PROGRAM council. The Employee Recognition Program
will allow employees to nominate a co-worker
for each period. At the end of the year,
nominations will be accepted for an Employee of
the Year who exemplifies all of the Core Values
(Respect, Service, Productivity, Integrity,
Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork).
IR 2002-114 Councilwoman Johnson informed council that PATRICIA H.
PROGRAM FOR she was seeking approval to host the next
WOMEN ELECTED Women in Government luncheon.
OFFICIALS IN Councilwoman Johnson advised council that
TARRANT COUNTY Honorable Kay Granger has accepted to speak
- MARCH 18 at the luncheon.
Consensus was in favor of Councilwoman
Johnson hosting the next Women in
Government luncheon.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:49 p.m. that the
Council would adjourn to the regular Council
meeting.
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - JANUARY 28,2002 -7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meetin'g to order January 28, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Charles Scoma
Russell Mitchell
Lyle E. Welch
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
1. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
Absent:
Joe D. Tolbert
Patricia Hutson
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director of Community Services
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
Councilman
City Secretary
2.
INVOCATION
Students from North Richland Middle School gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Students from North Ridge Middle School led the pledge.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF MEMENTO OF THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS AND THE
INTERMODEL TRANSPORTATION CENTER OPENING
--"..,_._.._~~.~..._~-------~.....,.....
City Council Minutes
January 28,2002
Page 2
Mr. Dave Ragan, Chair of Executive Committee and Mr. Richard Sprayberry of the
Trinity Rail Express (TRE) presented council with a gift for their support.
NEW BUSINESS OPENING .
Ms. Janet Kates, Assistant Manager, announced the grand opening of the Kroger
Signature Store. The store is located at The Crossing off of Grapevine Highway and
Precinct Line Road.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002
B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002
C. GN 2002-003 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BY INCREASING THE FILING FEE
FOR VARIANCES TO $500.00 - ORDINANCE NO. 2600
D. GN 2002-004 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SIGN ORDINANCE BY
ADDING TO THE TABLE OF PERMITTED SIGNS THOSE SIGNS ALLOWED FOR
THE NEW ZONING DISTRICTS NA, CS, AND HC - ORDINANCE NO. 2601
E. GN 2002-005 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT -
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-003
F. GN 2002-009 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE TO CONFORM GENERAL
PROVISIONS TO STATE LAW - ORDINANCE NO. 2602
G. PW 2002-002 AWARD OF BID TO J.L. BERTRAM CONSTRUCTION AND
ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,573,433.01 FOR NORTH TARRANT
PARKWAY PAVING AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-008 DECLARING THE CITY'S EXPECTATION TO
REIMBURSE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT
,-, -.-- -^'~"--~-~'-'-"'"-~-'-~''"----'"''-''-"''--'"''
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 3
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion to approve carried 6-0. .
7.
GN 2002-006 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MID-YEAR REPORT
APPROVED
Ms. Davina Barnett the Youth Advisory Committee Coordinator introduced Amanda
Leslie - Chair, Paul Dorasil - Treasurer, and Shannon Mitchell.
Ms. Leslie gave council an overview of activities to date for the Youth Advisory
Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell moved to approve the Youth Advisory Çommittee's mid-year
report. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
8.
PS 2000-48 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY STEVEN HUG.HES ON BEHALF
OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, GWEN YOUNG, FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE
FINAL PLAT OF LOT AR1, BLOCK 1, SUNNYBROOK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE
8500 BLOCK OF CARDINAL LANE)
APPROVED
Mr. Steven Huges was available to answer questions from council.
Ms. Cathy Horton, Zoning Administrator, advised council that currently the lot is zoned
AG agricultural. Ms. Horton advised council that there are other lots in the subdivision
that are zoned AG agricultural and exhibit residential structures as the primary use.
Staff is recommending that the city take steps to initiate rezoning of this lot and other
nearby lots (with existing residential subdivision) to a residential district. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended that staff proceed with city initiated zoning on
these lots and staff has begun the process.
Council discussed the following: property owners having less use of land (not allowing
horses on property), property owners not being able to rebuild house if it burned under
agricultural, and if property owners were in agreement with the city initiated zoning.
Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PS 2000-48.
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 4
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
9.
PZ 2002-01 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JOHN DICKERSON
FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 46.3 ACRES FROM 1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO TC
TOWN CENTER IN THE 6100 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mr. John Dickerson, representing applicant, gave council a presentation of the
proposed development plan.
Councilwoman Johnson wanted to know if anything has been put in place to address
the maintenance of the ponds and amenities.
Mr. Dickerson advised council at the beginning the community would have a
Homeowner Association. with the deed restrictions being submitted to the City Attorney
for his review and approval. Mr. Dickerson informed council that in other cities the
Homeowner Association collects annual dues and with those dues they manage
common areas and open spaces. Those areas would include the Davis Boulevard
entry, fountain entry, and pond and park areas.
Mayor Scoma reminded council that the case before them is a zoning change. Council
will have an opportunity at the Final Plat to make suggestions. Mayor Scoma advised
council that they are reviewing request to be sure that it meets the intent of the Town
Center Zoning District.
Mr. George Staples, City Attorney, advised council that it is addressed in the ordinance.
Councilwoman Johnson wanted to know if the Homeowner's Agreement is the one that
the city put in place.
Mr. Cunningham advised council the agreement would be similar to the Homeowner's
Agreement with the original Hometown.
Councilman Trevino addressed the detention ponds. Councilman Trevino wanted to
know how applicant was going to address overflow of water.
Mr. Dickerson advised council there was an outflow from the storm sewer from the
Hometown's detention pond. Mr. Dickerson informed council that the area is relatively
flat and could not say if there would be enough elevation fall to create spillways, but
they would charge the water to keep it perked through the fountain.
-"~-'-"~'-"""--'~'-'-'-~~.'~--"~~-'-'-~-~~~'~---'---,.~
City Council Minutes
January 28. 2002
Page 5
Councilman Trevino told Mr. Dickerson he was more interested in how the applicant
would handle the water during inclement weather. Councilman Trevino was curious as
to what the spillway would look like.
.
Mr. Jackie Fluitt of Washington Ässociates, 3950 Fossil Creek Boulevard, Suite 210,
Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Fluitt advised council that there were three (3) 36-inch pipes
that discharge underneath the mobile home park. They have sized the detention to
only be able to discharge in a 1 OO-year storm with three (3) 33-inch pipes. Applicant
wanted to ensure that the flows would never exceed the three (3) 36-inch pipes that are
discharging from that property.
Councilman Trevino is concerned with the design of the overflow spillway.
Mr. Curtis advised council that the applicant has not submitted the detailed design to
the city. Staff will make sure that there is adequate storage between what they are
retaining and what they need to detain. This will ensure that they will not release any
more water than what the downstream capacity can handle.
Councilman Trevino asked Mr. Curtis if he knew how the applicant was going to release
the water.
Mr. Curtis advised council that he has not seen any details.
Council discussed garage door entry, pedestrian and vehicular connectivity, and house
square footage.
Ms. Cathy Horton summarized request. Ms. Horton advised council that the applicant
improved their plan to meet Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendations. The
city retained Mr. Luecke to provide an independent, third-party review of the applicant's
proposal. Mr. Luecke's comments primarily address architectural design standards,
pedestrian pathways, and landscape elements. If the council determines this zoning is
acceptable, the following motion is recommended:
Approval of PZ 2002-01 , Ordinance No. 2603 with the following stipulations prior to
submittal of final plat.
Fountain Ridge be required to provide detailed architectural guidelines
described in a Pattern Book as approved by the city's independent contractor
Detailed landscape plans of all open spaces and street tree designations be
approved by the city
An independent architect of record be designated for approval of all building
and site plans in the Fountain Ridge development
The City Attorney approve all necessary homeowners association deeds and
covenants to assure proper maintenance of common areas and quality
control of the development
~ -~"'~~-~"-"~-~'-~"--'>~'-~-~---'------"-_._-
City Council Minutes
January 28,2002
Page 6
Council discussed at length the pedestrian and vehicular connectivity.
Ms. Horton suggested that c04ncil approve request subject to what is before council
tonight with northern stub to shift 240 feet.
Council discussed fence options and requirements.
Mr. Gerald Luecke of Hodges and Associates was available to answer questions from
cou ncil.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Trevino moved to approve PZ 2002-01 Ordinance No. 2602 with the
following stipulations prior to submittal of a final plat:
(1) Fountain Ridge be required to provide detailed architectural guidelines described in
a Pattern book as approved by the City's independent architect;
(2) detailed landscape plans of all open spaces and street tree designations be
approved by the city;
(3) an independent architect of record be designated for approval of all building and site
plans in the Fountain Ridge development;
(4) the City Attorney approve all necessary homeowner association deeds and
covenants to assure proper maintenance of common areas, detention ponds and outfall
structures and all quality control of the development;
(5) that an adjustment be made with the agreement of City Staff on the side entry
garage as shown on sheet 15; and
(6) that the connectivity to the north be within an area bounded between Lots 1 and 6
on the north side of Creek View Court Drive between the east of Cripple Creek Trail and
Pedernales Ridge.
Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion.
Councilman Metts asked to clarify that Councilman Trevino's motion included the
pedestrian connectivity.
Councilman Trevino advised council the pedestrian connectivity was shown on the plat,
but the one connectivity was between Lots 1 and 6, which was still being negotiated.
_^~"'O""~~___~""'_~"_'_~_~_"_"_~__"_~~"_"~'_'_W~._"_~..........____,~~
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 7
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell asked Councilman Trevino to clarify comment regarding side
entry garage.
Councilman Trevino explained to council that the second side entry garage on sheet 15
looks like a modified "J" entry where they move it back more toward the living section so
it does not look like a big nose.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell understands that there will be no front side entry and "J" entry
on garages. All garages will be rear entry, rear side or detached.
Mayor confirmed that there would be no front side or "J" entry garages.
Ms. Horton advised council that the applicant mentioned having the side entry and
modification of the side entry is important to his design. Staff and applicant agreed to
allow applicant to pull the living quarters out more toward the street or push the garage
back even with the living quarters (both shown on sheet 15).
Councilman Trevino advised Ms. Horton that the motion stipulated that the side entry
garage would be up to staff.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
10.
PZ 2001-37 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BY DELETING
DISTRICTS LR, C1 AND C2 AND CREATING NEW ZONING DISTRICTS NS, CS,
AND HC; AMENDING THE USE TABLES, CHANGING THE CROSS REFERENCES
THROUGHOUT, PERMITTING, DELETING, AND ADDING CONDITIONS TO
CERTAIN USES - ORDINANCE NO. 2599
TABLED
Ms. Horton recapped the events leading up to the request before council tonight. Staff
recommends opening the public hearing and clarifying any questions regarding the new
zoning districts. Staff is also recommending that this ordinance be tabled until February
11, 2002 for formal adoption to include new change in format of ordinance at the
request of the new City Attorney. Ms. Horton advised council she would be happy to
answer any questions and note ordinance suggestions from council.
Councilman Whitson understands that existing zoning districts are grandfathered, but
wanted to know if ownership changed would the new owner be grandfathered or would
they be required to conform to the new zoning designation.
Ms. Horton advised council that the zoning goes with the land.
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 8
Councilwoman Johnson is not in favor of removing the produce market and farmers
market from commercial zoning, and would like to see private night club use be
removed from office zoning. Councilwoman Johnson asked if staff could see a problem
with having special use for mil')i-warehouse (self storage).
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell moved to table PZ 2001-37, Ordinance No. 2599 until the
February 11, 2002 City Council meeting. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the
motion.
Councilman Trevino asked Ms. Horton to highlight the suggested changes in the
ordinance.
Mayor Scoma suggested that MS.Horton identify the suggested changes in the
coversheet for council consideration.
Motion to table carried 6-0.
11.
SRC 2002-001 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY SIGN BUILDERS
OF AMERICA FOR A VARIANCE TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO.
2374 WHICH INCLUDES REQUESTING A MASTER MULTI-TENANT SIGN PLAN
UNDER SECTION 2H FOR THE APPROVAL OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, BLADE
SIGNS, COMMUNITY BOARD SIGNS, BANNERS, AND PARKING SIGNS
APPROVED
Councilman Trevino left the room at 9:21 pm.
Ms. Donnie Allen, 4125 Todd Lane, Austin summarized request.
Councilman Trevino returned to the room at 9:26 pm.
Councilman Metts left the room at 9:26 pm.
Councilman Metts returned to the room at 9:31 pm.
Ms. Horton addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and
summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
."'V··"·_~~~_·,"·____·_~"""__'''F_"_'__''._'~^~_'_'__~_''''___~~~.,
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 9
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing.
Councilwoman Johnson moved'to approve SRC 2002-01 with the following stipulations:
that the frame design of the blade sign be changed with final approval by staff and the
banner signs be limited to a total of 14; and the directional signs be no larger than 12
inches. Councilman Metts seconded the motion.
Mr. Cunningham pointed out that a waiver on the banner signs the city is changing the
ordinance.
Councilmen Trevino requested that Councilwoman Johnson amend her motion to
include enforcing city ordinance for the banner signs.
Mayor Scoma notified council that he believes Councilwoman Johnson's intention was
to include the city ordinance that would apply to banner signs, but recommends that
there be a maximum of 14 banner signs when used.
Councilwoman Johnson concurred with the Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell stated that he does not believe that a business owner can not
use 10% of his space for name recognition on his banner. Mayor Pro T em Mitchell
would like staff to revisit that section of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell believes
if the City of North Richland Hills can have banners on city streets that the business
owner be entitled as well.
Mayor Scoma agreed that it was a valid request and suggested that Mayor Pro Tem
Mitchell make request into a form of a suggestion for staff consideration to bring back to
council.
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell advised council that the next meeting would be great to discuss
the ordinance.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
12.
GN 2002-007 CONSIDER CHANGING NAME OF THORNBRIDGE PARK TO J.B.
SANDLIN MEMORIAL PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-007
APPROVED
Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, summarized request. Mr.
Vick advised council that there was discussion to not include memorial in the name
change.
.---~~.,.'"--"---~--~.~----~-"-----,.-
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 10
Councilman Trevino moved to approve GN 2002-007, Resolution No. 2002-007
changing the name from Thornbridge Park to J.B. Sandlin Park with the provision that
Liberty Bank pay for the sign and changes. Councilman Metts seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6-0. .
13.
GN 2002-008 FRONTAGE ROADS POLICY CHANGES - RESOLUTION NO.
2002-006
APPROVED
Mr. Mike Curtis summarized the item and was available to answer questions from
council.
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to approve GN
2002-008, Resolution No. 2002-006.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
14.
GN 2002-110 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma advised council that the alternate appointment on the Park and
Recreation Board was vacant and he was nominating Ms. Janie McGuigan.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to appoint Ms. Janie McGuigan as the alternate on the
Park and Recreation Board term expiring 6/30/2002. Councilman Welch seconded the
motion.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
15.
A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
. --",>,,_·,·__·~~,·_~-"~~-_·~~~^,~_."·~.W"_"~__'_.~."~~~
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 11
Mr. Harvey Greenwald, 5016 Strummer, expressed his thoughts regarding the letter that
notifies property owners of a zoning change.
. .
B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
· Winter Camp NRH is during the BISD winter break, from Monday, February 4
through Friday, February 8. The camp is held from 7:30am to 5:30pm. It's for ages
6-12 years. The cost is $85.00. Payment is due at the time of registration. Call 817-
427 -6600 to register
· The City of North Richland Hills requires that ALL DOGS AND CATS three (3)
months of age and older must have attached to their collar a City License tag.
Contact the Animal Services Department to obtain your 2002 application for a pet
license at 817-427-6570
· The 2002 City Calendars are available to citizens in any of the city facilities. They
are free and provide valuable information about the city budget, special events and
even a schedule for trash service
February 2
Enviro Fair
BISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex
10:00am-2:00pm
February 2
Daddy Daughter Dance
Recreation Center
6:00 p.m.
Register Now! Call 817-427-6600
February 2
Paintout 2002
Recreation Center
10:00 a.m.
817-427-6621
February 2
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
817 -427 -6570
>.~-.---,~..~.~~-~-.--.,>..~.~,------.--,------,...
City Council Minutes
January 28, 2002
Page 12
16.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 10:11 pm.
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance / Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 2/11/2002
Subject: Authorization to Extend Annual Contract with Atlas Utility
Supply
Agenda Number: GN 2002..011
As a part of the 2001/2002 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for the purchase of
various utility materials for the Utility Division and the Utility Construction Division of the Public
Works Department. Last budget year formal bids were solicited for an annual contract to supply
utility materials and Council awarded this contract to Atlas Utility Supply (PU 2001-003).
PVC pipe, gate valves, fire hydrants, meter boxes, various pipefittings and various sizes of clamps
are some of the items included under this contract. Materials will be ordered on an as need basis
and delivered to various locations. Atlas Utility Supply has offered to extend this contract an
additional year at the 2001 bid prices. They were awarded the contract the last three years and
have provided good service and made deliveries within the requested time. The bid specifications
give us the option of extending this contract for two additional one year terms.
This contract will be with one company who will furnish various utility materials as outlined in the
bid proposal. It is beneficial to Public Works Staff dealing with one company instead of several
companies when purchasing these materials. During emergency situations it is convenient and
timely for City Staff to pick up the required materials from one location.
.'-..-
Recommendation: To extend the contract to supply utility materials to Atlas Utility Supply.
",-;-,:¿:",!~
Finance Review
'<Udget Director
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
.___ Other ~
M,~l i(¡'^~'
Department Head Signature
~nance Director
-.-J
Page 1 of
· ~'"··_~···_·_·-·-~·_·_'"~-~·~"~........--,-._~_,~_c_________.~.
Agenda Item No. 6d - GN 2002-014
Attached is revised Resolution No. 2002-010, Calling City Council Election,
reflecting latest revisions received from Tarrant County Elections to city precinct
numbers. Changes are to Section 3:
· Deletion of precinct number 3325 and addition of precinct number 4141 to
City Precinct Two (Dan Echols Voting Location)
· Deletion of precinct numbers 3365 and 3580 to City Precinct Three (Bursey
Road Voting Location)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-010
WHEREAS, the regular election for the City of North Richland Hills, as set forth by the Texas
Election Code, is required to be held on May 4, 2002, at which time the voters
will elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 and 6; and
WHEREAS, In accordan"ce with Section 271.002 of the Texas Election Code, the City election
will be conducted jointly with Birdville Independent School District; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THA T an election is hereby called to elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 and
6, to serve until May of 2004, or until their successors are duly elected and
qualified. Such election shall take place on the 4th day of May, 2002, from 7:00
a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Section 2:
Qualified persons may file as candidates by filing with the City Secretary between
the hours of8 :00 a.m. and 5 :00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning February
18, 2002, and ending on March 20, 2002. Each application for a place on the
ballot shall be accompanied by a filing fee of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00)
Dollars payable to the City, or a petition seeking the candidate's name to be
placed on the ballot in lieu of the filing fee. Such petition must be signed by at
least one hundred fifty (150) qualified voters of the City. Forms for the petition
shall be furnished to potential candidates by the City Secretary.
Section 3:
The location of polling places for this joint election are designated pursuant to
Section 271.003 of the Texas Election Code, and the Council finds that the
following locations can most adequately and conveniently serve the voters in this
election, and that these locations will facilitate the orderly conduct of the election:
PRECINCT
VOTING LOCATION
Precinct One (includes County voting precincts
3214,3324,3333,3041,3364, &3366)
City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820
Precinct Two (includes County voting precincts
3215,3140,3326,3289,3424&4141 )
Dan Echols Senior Adult Center
6801 Glenview Drive
Precinct Three (includes County voting precincts
3063,3049,3177,3209,3367,3387,
3507,3527,3543, & 3584)
Bursey Road Senior Adult Center
7301 Bursey Road
1
Section 4:
J.
Precinct One:
4
6
Precinct Two:
8
Precinct Three:
10
12
Section 5:
14
16
Section 6:
18
20
22
z4
26
28
30
Section 7:
32
34
Section 8:
36
38
,-- ',~.. '-_.+~-'-""-"-"-"--'-'~-"'-^"---~-'-"--'-"""'----
The following Election Officials are appointed to serve at the polling places:
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Gerry Cozby
Bill Weihs
Presiding Judge
Altêrnate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Nonnan Peterson
Raymond Nolan
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Kathy Graves
Cherie Redenbaugh
Each Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two nor more than six qualified
clerks to serve and assist in holding said election, provided that if the Presiding
Judge herein appointed actually serves, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one
of the clerks.
Early voting will be held on weekdays beginning on April 17,2002 at 8:00 a.m.
and will continue through April 30, 2002 at 5 :00 p.m. Such early voting shall take
place in the office ofthe City Secretary in the North Richland Hills City Hall (the
Pre-Council Room and City Council Chambers shall be considered an extension
of the City Secretary's office for early voting purposes) at 7301 Northeast Loop
820, North Richland Hills, Texas. Applications for early voting by mail shall be
delivered to the City Secretary at the same address not earlier than Tuesday,
March 5, 2002, and not later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 16,
2002, if in person, or Friday, April 26, 2002, ifby mail. The City Secretary, or her
designee, shall be responsible for conducting early voting, both in person and by
mail, and has the authority to contract with Tarrant County for early voting
services and other miscellaneous voting services.
In accordance with Section 87.004 of the Texas Election Code, the Presiding
Judge at City Hall and at least two (2) election clerks shall also serve as the Early
V oting Ballot Board to count the ballots received in Early Voting by Personal
Appearance and Early Voting by mail.
All resident qualified electors ofthe City shall be pennitted to vote at said election
and, on the day of the election, such electors shall vote at the polling place
designated for the Election Precinct in which they reside.
Section 9. The election shall be conducted pursuant to the election laws of the State of
Texas. The City Secretary is directed to procure voting machines, if available, for
the election of May 4, 2002, and voting machines are hereby adopted as the
method of voting at such election.
40
42
44
Section 10. Should a runoff election be required following the canvass of the May 4, 2002,
Election, the Council hereby orders that a runoff election by held on Saturday,
June 1,2002. The polling place on election day for the runoff election shall be at
46
2
>_ '__._~M'~"'^~'_._'"____~__....
.L
the same polling places as those for the original election, and the hours of voting
shall be between 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
4
The Presiding Judges and Alternate Judges presiding over the General Election
held on May 4, 2002, are hereby appointed to preside over the runoff election.
6
8
Should a runoff election be necessary, early voting by personal appearance for the
runoff election shall be held at the office of the City Secretary in the North
Richland Hills City Hall (the Pre-Council Room and City Council Chambers shall
be considered an extension of the City Secretary's office for early voting
purposes) 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, between the
hours of 8 :00 a.m. until 5 :00 p.m. on each day that is not a Saturday or Sunday or
an official State Holiday beginning on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 and continuing
through Tuesday, May 28, 2002 until 5 :00 p.m.
10
12
14
16
Section 11. The Presiding Election Judges shall be compensated at the rate of$8.00 per hour
and each Alternate Presiding Judge and Election Clerk shall be compensated at
the rate of $6.00 per hour. The Presiding Election Judges shall also be paid the
additional sum of $25.00 for delivering the returns of the election.
18
20
22
Section 12. This resolution shall be consstrued with Resolution No. 96-11, passed February
12, 1996 providing for joint elections held with the Birdville Independent School
District, so as to give effect to both resolutions.
z4
26
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
28
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11th day of February, 2002.
30
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
32
34
By:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
36
ATTEST:
38
40
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
42
44
46
George A. Staples, ~ torney
3
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
'--...
Department: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 2/11/002
Subject: Calling City Council Election - Resolution No. 2002-010
Agenda Number: -GN 2002..014
The attached resolution calls for -a City election to be held on May 4, 2002 for the election
of Mayor, and Council Person to Places 2, 4, and 6. The resolution calls for the election to
be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Laws. It establishes the voting
locations, provides for the appointment of Election Officials, and provides for early voting
procedures. In accordance with State law, filing will begin on February 18, 2002 and end
on March 20, 2002, and early voting will begin April 17, 2002 and end April 30,2002. The
resolution authorizes the City Secretary to procure voting machines for the election and to
contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for early voting and other
miscellaneous voting services. The City will be using the Direct Record Electronic System
(DRE) for early voting and the Optech Eagle voting machines on Election Day. The City
will hold its election jointly with the Birdville Independent School District as we have done
the past several years.
In 'the event a run-off election is necessary following the canvass of the May 4 election, the
attached resolution also provides for a run-off date of Saturday, June 1, 2002. This date is
in accordance with State law.
\..-
Recommendation:
To approve Resolution No. 2002-010.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
Gaóztèt¿¿:· ~
Department Head Signature
~C-~
City Manager Signature
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
Z4
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
. .,' "-'-'-'"~~'~'",-,,-~,~_.....,~,~~~~-~
RESOL UTION NO. 2002-010
WHEREAS, the regular election for the City of North Richland Hills, as set forth by the Texas
Election Code, is required to be held on May 4, 2002, at which time the voters
will elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 and 6; and
.
WHEREAS, In accordan~e with Section 271.002 of the Texas Election Code, the City election
will be conducted jointly with Birdville Independent School District; NO\V,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT an election is hereby called to elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 and
6, to serve until May of 2004, or until their successors are duly elected and
qualified. Such election shall take place on the 4th day of May, 2002, from 7:00
a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Section 2:
Qualified persons may file as candidates by filing with the City Secretary between
the hours of8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning February
18, 2002, and ending on March 20, 2002. Each application for a place on the
ballot shall be accompanied by a filing fee of One Hundred Fifty ($ 150.00)
Dollars payable to the City, or a petition seeking the candidate's name to be
placed on the ballot in lieu of the filing fee. Such petition must be signed by at
least one hundred fifty (150) qualified voters of the City. Forms for the petition
shall be furnished to potential candidates by the City Secretary.
Section 3:
The location of polling places for this joint election are designated pursuant to
Section 271.003 of the Texas Election Code, and the Council finds that the
following locations can most adequately and conveniently serve the voters in this
election, and that these locations will facilitate the orderly conduct of the election:
; ¡
Ii
PRECINCT
VOTING LOCATION
Precinct One (includes County voting precincts
3214,3324,3333,3041,336~, &3366)
City Hall, 730 1 Northeast Loop 820
Precinct Two (includes County voting precincts Dan Echols Senior Adult Center
3215,3140,3325,3326,3289, & 3424) (City Hall Annex), 6801 Glenview Drive
Precinct Three (includes County voting precincts
3063,3049,3177,3209,3365,3367,3387,
3507,3527,3543,3580, & 3584)
Bursey Road Senior Adult Center
7301 Bursey Road
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22 ¡ I
:
'14
26
28
30
"'7
;)-
34
36
38
40
42
44
4-6
. - .., ·--~_____c__.""'~__.__.-.-___
Section 4:
The following Election Officials are appointed to serve at the polling places:
Precinct One:
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Gerry Cozby
Bill Weihs
Precinct Two:
Pre:;iding Judge
Altérnate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Nonnan Peterson
Raymond Nolan
Precinct Three:
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Kathy Graves
Cherie Redenbaugh
Section 5: Each Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two nor more than six qualified
clerks to serve and assist in holding said election, provided that if the Presiding
Judge herein appointed actually serves, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one
of the clerks.
Section 6: Early voting will be held on weekdays beginning on April 17,2002 at 8:00 a.m.
and will continue through April 30, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. Such early voting shall take
place in the office of the City Secretary in the North Richland Hills City Hall (the
Pre-Council Room and City Council Chambers shall be considered an extension
of the City Secretary's office for early voting purposes) at 7301 Northeast Loop
820, North Richland Hills, Texas. Applications for early voting by mail shall be
delivered to the City Secretary at the same address not earlier than Tuesday,
March 5, 2002, and not later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 16,
2002, ifin person, or Friday, April 26, 2002, ifby mail. The City Secretary, or her
designee, shall be responsible for conducting early voting, both in person and by
mail, and has the authority to contract with Tarrant County for early voting
services and other miscellaneous voting services.
Section 7: In accordance with Section 87.004 of the Texas Election Code, the Presiding
Judge at City Hall and at least two (2) election clerks shall also serve as the Early
V oting Ballot Board to count the ballots received in Early Voting by Personal
Appearance and Early Voting by mail.
Section 8: All resident qualitìed electors of the City shall be pennitted to vote at said election
and, on the day of the election, such electors shall vote at the polling place
designated for the Election Precinct in which they reside.
Section 9. The election shall be conducted pursuant to the election laws of the State of
Texas. The Ci ty Secretary is directed to procure voting machines, if available, for
the election of May 4, 2002, and voting machines are hereby adopted as the
method of voting at such election.
Section 10. Should a runoff election be required following the canvass of the May 4, 2002,
Election, the Council hereby orders that a runoff election by held on Saturday,
June 1, 2002. The polling place on election day for the runoff election shall be at
2
2
the same polling places as those for the original election, and the hours of voting
shall be between 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
4
The Presiding Judges and Alternate Judges presiding over the General Election
held on May 4, 2002, are hereby appointed to preside over the runoff election.
6
8
.
Should a runoff election be necessary, early voting by personal appearance for the
runoff election shall be held at the office of the City Secretary in the North
Richland Hills City Hall (the Pre-Council Room and City Council Chambers shall
be considered an extension of the City Secretary's office for early voting
purposes) 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on each day that is not a Saturday or Sunday or
an official State Holiday beginning on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 and continuing
through Tuesday, May 28,2002 until 5:00 p.m.
10
12
14
16
Section 11. The Presiding Election Judges shall be compensated at the rate of58.00 per hour
and each Alternate Presiding Judge and Election Clerk shall be compensated at
the rate of 56.00 per hour. The Presiding Election Judges shall also be paid the
additional sum of 525.00 for delivering the returns of the election.
18
20
22
Section 12. This resolution shall be consstrued with Resolution No. 96-11, passed February
12, 1996 providing for joint elections held with the Birdville Independent School
District, so as to give effect to both resolutions.
""24
26
AND IT IS SO RESOL VED.
28
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11 th day of February, 2002.
30
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
32
34
By:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
36
ATTEST:
38
40
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
42
A.1'ID LEGALITY:
44
46
George A. Staples, ~ torney
3
«
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting Date: 2/11/02
"-
Subject: Award of Bid to Innovative Landscape&.lrrigation in the . Agenda Number: PU 2002-001
Amount of $59,771.10 for the Spring Tree Planting Project
Resolution No. 2002-005
Formal bids were solicited for the Spring Tree Planting Project Bid #02-1016. Nine (9) bids
Wére received, and the results are outlined below.
I rricon
Innovative Landscape & Irrigation
Phillip's Lawn & Sprinkler
Wall Enterprises
Sprinkler & Sprout
Alexander's liTigation
Vaughn Landscape & Services
P & C Enterprises
Whitmoore & Sons
$59,525.00
$59,771.10
$70,332.50
$75,700.00
$78,284.00
$84,632.25
$86,377.00
$101,979.00
$113,798.00
The specifications call for trees to be planted at Cross Timbers Park, Green Valley
Community Park, Mid-Cities Boulevard, Richfield Park, Thornbridge Park, and Walker's
Creek Park.
\.-
Funding for this project is allocated in the approved FY 2001..02CIP Budget in the
Miscellaneous Park Development account.
Innovative Landscape & Irrigation submitted the lowest most qw:.lified bid in the amount of
$59,771.10. Though Irricon submitted thé lowest bid, they have been removed from the
bid list due to poor performance on a past project with the City.
This project complies with City Council Goal #5 "enhancing the quality of life with quality
parks, open space and trail.." It also can be referenced inCtty Council Goal #2 in "raising
the standards for landscaping and establishing community pride ·and identity."
Recommendation: To award the Spring Tree Planting ProJect'to Innovative Landscape &
Irrigation in the amount of $59,771.10 and approve Resolution No. 2002-005 authorizing
the City Manager to execute the contract.
Finance Review
~
'--
\~_Cu_~ oj
~. .~. .
De artment Head Si nature
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Page 1 of 1
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-005
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS: ,.
~i
Section 1:
.
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with
Innovative Landscape & Irrigation for the Spring Tree Planting Project, as the act
and deed of the City.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11 th day of February, 2002, by a vote of _ to _.
j:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By: .
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
!
, ,
¡ ¡
I
I APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
I
¡
: Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation
W:\No hRichlandHills\General\Resolutions\TreePlanting.res.wpd 1
, I
....'
,
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 2/11/02
Subject: Award of Bid to Sprinkle 'N Sprout in the Amountof Agenda Number:. PU 2002-002
$402,913 for the COnstruction of NRH20 Enhancements
Resolution No. 2002-009
NRH20 had a very sucœssful 2001 season. with over 250,400 ,Visits to the park. While the
Introduction of the Purplepalooza last yearwas successful In ..,creasing the entertainment
capacity of the park, improving and enhancing .guest satisfa~on continues to be a high
priority. Some of the more common complaints affecting guest satisfaction are long wait times
for purchasing season passes and cramped and confined dining accommodations.
.\....-
In accordanœ with the approved Aquatic Park Master Plan, and· the currently approved
Aquatic Park CIP ·Budget, this project provides· for thé expansion of existing season pass
processing spaœ into the existing conferenœroom anddedicatif1g separete spaœ for group
sales. Relocation of office space .into the existing. covered dining. area is also .included along
with construction of new and expanded covered and outdoor dlf1ing space. This will enable
more efficient proœssing· of season passes, effectively tripling the rate at which season
passes are processed, while at the same time. enhancing> and in~easing the space available
for shaded and outdoor dining. This project improves cash handling and security as reviewed
with the City Auditor and Police Department. In addition, improved access to the computer
server room as requested ·by. the Information ·.Services Deparþnentis achieved as well.
Proposed improvements also include addressing reoccurring dral.,ageand turf establishment
problems caused by increased foot traffic.
Parks and Recreation Department staff ectively recruited contractqrs by:
· Using staffs prior work history contacts
· Providing plans and specifications at no charge to prospèctive bidders
· Hand delivery and courier service to 22 prospective bidders
· Matching and partnering landscape contractors with building contractors
· Conducting pre-bid meeting and making follow up calls to prospective bidders
Finance Review
c
~..~.~ Cy
De artment Head Si nature
Page 1 of 2
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
,,-.
.\
"-
'-I
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
/"
On February 4, 2002, four bids were received and an .ad~itional bid was disqualified
because it was submitted late. The bids were received as follows:
Sprinkle IN Sprout
Imperial Construction
AUI Contractors, l..P.
Hill & Wilkinson, lTD.
Owen Commercial
$402,913
$408,615
$463,687
$507,659
Disqualified - Late
The recommended bid is deterrninedusing a value-base bid evaluation as allowed by the
North Richland Hills Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual and the Texas local
Government Code. The bid submitted by Sprinkle 'N Sprouf scored highest using the
selection criteria, which includes base bid amount, experience. of the superintendent, and
prior .experience with the contractor. The selection criteria were included in the
specifications as required by law.
The contract stipulates a May 10, 2002, complétion date, andth(9 contract amount includes
a $1,000 per day early completion bonus for a maximum of 1() days. Thè bid, submitted
by Sprinkle 'N Sprout, in the amount of $402,913, is within the available funding as
allocated in the currently approved Aquatic Park Capital Improvement Program Budget.
The NRH20Enhancements project supports City Council Goa' #5 for Quality Parks and
Quality of Life Amenities for the Community.
Recommendation: To award the bid to Sprinkle 'N Sprout in ttlle amount of $402,913 for
the Construction of NRH20 Enhancements and approve Resolution No. 2002-009
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
Page 2 of 2
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26 Ii
, I
I
28 i í
¡I
! !
30 I
32 I
I
!
34 I
I
I
I
Ii
I
---"-'-_._..,..,."'._.~'_._.,---~_._-----------
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-009
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT the' City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with
Sprinkle 'N Sprout for the Construction ofNRH20 Enhancements, as the act and
deed of the City.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11th day of February, 2002, by a vote of _ to_.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
ATTEST:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
George A. Staples, ~ttomey
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation
W:\No hRichlandHills\General\Resolutions\NRH20.res.wpd
1
...
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Environmental Services / Library
Council Meeting Date: 02/11/02
Subject: Approval of Increase in Voluntary Contribution Amount
On NRH Water BiII- Resolution #2002-004
Agenda Number:# GN 2002-013
Resolution No. 2002-004 increases the voluntary contribution on the NRH water bill from
$1.00 to $1.50. This resolution is based upon the City Council's decision made during the
Council Budget Work session on July 27-28, '01 at Garrett Creek Ranch.
Currently, the water bill donation fund is divided between the Library (50%), the Animal
Shelter (30%) and General Public Improvements (20%). Based on earlier Council
discussions, the additional 50¢ will be split between the Library and Animal Shelter
contribution funds as detailed below. This increase will result in the follow distribution of
funds:
· Library
· Animal Shelter
· Special Events & Arts
65¢ of $1.50
65¢ of $1.50
20¢ of $1.50
(increase of 15¢)
(increase of 35¢)
(unchanged)
Background:
The Donation Fund was originally established in 1972 as a voluntary 50¢ addition to water
bills, split evenly between Parks and the Library. It was increased to $1.00 in March 1989.
Following voter approval of a half-cent sales tax for park development, the fund was
reallocated in 1993 to support the Animal Shelter and to create a General Public
Improvements fund administered by the Beautification Commission.
Annual donations to the fund last year totaled $88,614.67, of which $44,319.83 was
allocated to the Library, $25,576.89 to the Animal Shelter, and $17,717.95 to General
Public Improvements. Using a total revenue projection of $125,000, the fund will generate
approximately $54,000 for the Library, $54,000 for the Animal Shelter, and $16,500 for the
General Public Improvements fund.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2002-004 authorizing an increase in the
voluntary donation added to municipal water bills.
Source of Funds:
Finance Review
Account Number
~ð/
entFundSAvai~
Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-004
2
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills currently provides for a voluntary contribution
4 I i of S 1.00 from its utility customers; and
6
WHEREAS, the contribution is currently designated as follows: 50% ofthe contribution to the
Library Ftltld; 30% to the Animal Shelter Fund; and 20% to general public
improvements as specified by the Capital Improvement Program Committee and
the City Council; and
8
10
12
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of North Richland Hills to increase such
voluntary contribution to $1.50 and to designate the additional fifty cents to the
Library Fund and Animal Shelter; NOW, THEREFORE,
14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
16
18
Section 1:
THAT the voluntary donation provision contained on utility bills sent its
customers by the City is hereby increased to SI.50. Each Sl.50 contribution shall
be applied as follows:
20
22
Library Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ .65
- 24
Animal Shelter Fund ................................... $ .65
26
Special Events and Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $.20
28
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
30
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11 th day of February, 2002.
32
CITY OF NORTH RlCHLA1'ID HILLS
34
By.:.,
36
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
38
40
~, .,.....,.;;.~sA>,__.'_.,..-'.,,>.
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
42
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
44
46
George A. Staples, Attorney
1
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation
CouncUMeeting Date: 2/11/02
Subject: Requested Use of Cross Timbers Park Bronco Field . Agenda Number: GN 2002..012
By the North Area Youth Association and the Richland Youth Association
The North Area Youth Association (NAYA) and the Richland Youth Association (RYA) are
requesting joint use of the Bronco Field at Cross Timbers Park. The Bronco Field is one of
four baseball fields located within Cross Timbers Park and is currently not available for
organized league play. NAY A and RYA share the other three ,fields, two Mustang fields
and one Colt field, for league games. Combined, the two youth sports associations serve
approximately 1,300 youth in baseball programs of which 60% are North Richland Hills
residents. The associations are requesting use of the Bronco .field to accommodate the
increasing number of baseball players in the 11-12 year old age group.
City Council requested, at their December 16, 1996 meeting, Jhat the Bronco Field (the
field closest to area homes) remain open at aU times for "pick up" baseball games and
more specifically that the field not be used for organized practice or league games. Council
also requested that this field not be lighted in the initial development.
Cross Timbers Park officially opened in the Spring of 2001 and since this time there has
been little evidence that the field is being used for neighborhood pick up games. The field
is sometimes used by smaller siblings during game nights to run and play on. Parks and
Recreation has not received any complaints about the park ex¢ept during the installation
process of the new computerized lighting system (lights o~ one of the fields were
inadvertently left on one night due to the learning process of the computerized system by
one of the youth associations).
Should Council approve the request for use of the Bronco FiØld, Parks and Recreation
does not foresee a significant maintenance issue or cost issu. since the Department is
already mowing and maintaining the field at a "practice field" or higher level. The
maintenance fees that are passed on to the youth association~ for maintaining the fields
will help offset any increase in city maintenance costs for preparing the "skinned" areas of
the base paths, pitcher's mound and home plate.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Budget Director
. - I
~~ ("
Department Head Signature
Finance Director
~~
~Ity · nag", Signature
Page 1 of 2
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
\
_.
At the January 7th Park and Recreation Board meeting, NAYÞfmade a formal request for
use of the Bronco Field. The Park and Recreation Board unan{tnously agreed to forward a
recommendation to City Council for use of the Bronco Field for league play at Cross
Timbers Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
To consider the request by the North Area Youth AssociatiQn and the Richland Youth
Association for use of the Bronco Field at Cross Timbers Park fur organized league play.
""'~.-r
'-
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
Page 2 of 2
MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD AT THE PRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 701 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Absent:
Present:
Board:
Dwayne Leslie
Mark Haynes
Robin Eddins
Brad Greene
John Ramsey
John Lewis
Brenda Cole
Staff:
Jim Browne
Vickie Loftice
Christina Lopez
Bill Thornton
Greg Vick
January 7, 2002
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
DRA¡:-.,
Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Administrative Secretary
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Managing Director of Community Services and
Facilities
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Leslie called the meeting to order January 7, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVED
MOTION:
Mr. Haynes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the minutes of the
December 3, 2001 meeting.
Motion to approve carried 4-0.
- --'~---'----"~'~'_~.'__.._-~.~.~._.._.._._-~-,.,,-_..,-._.- ......-
ITEM 3.
REQUESTED USE OF CROSS TIMBERS PARK BRONCO FIELD
BY THE NORTH AREA YOUTH ASSOCIATION
APPROVED
Mr. Danny Wright and Mr. Jim McCaghren, with the North Area Youth Association
(NAY A), was present and requested use of the Bronco Field at Cross Timbers Park for
organized league play. Currently the Bronco Field is not available for organized league
play. During the design process of Cross Timbers Park, City Council requested that
one field remain open at all times for "pick up" baseball games and more specifically
that the field not be used for organized practice or league games.
The Bronco field is located on the north side of the park and does not have lights. Both
NAY A and the Richland Youth Association (RY A) have continued to request use of this
field to accommodate the increasing number of baseball players in the 11-12 year old
age group.
Mr. John Ramsey arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Discussion was held.
Chairman Leslie inquired if there have been any complaints regarding the baseball
program at Cross Timbers Park. Staff responded that there has only been one
complaint and that was early on when the lights were left on.
Ms. Eddins asked if staff knew why City Council restricted use of the Bronco field and if
we have similar restrictions at any of our other parks. Staff responded that the field is in
close proximity to homes on Douglas and City Council wanted the field set aside for
"pick up" or "walk up" games and that there are not any similar restrictions at any of our
other parks.
Mr. Jim McCaghren, NAY A, does not see any "pick up" games occurring.
Approximately one year ago, NAY A approached staff and the Park & Recreation Board
about the use of the Bronco field. Staff recommended, at that time, for the youth
associations to wait until they had completed a full season of baseball so they could
build a reíationship with the neighbors.
MOTION:
Ms. Eddins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Haynes, for the Bronco field at Cross
Timbers Park be made available for permanent league play by NAY A & RY A and
forward a recommendation to City Council for their consideration.
Motion to approved carried 5-0.
Park and Recreation Board Minutes January 7,2002
2
- - -------~~._~------
City Council Minutes
December 16,1996
Page 5
Mayor Pro Tern arvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to award the bid
PaineWebber, Inc. t the interest rate of 4.88502% for the $5,135,000 Waterwo sand
Sewer System Reve ue Bonds, Series 1996.
*18.
20 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPR
APPROVED
Motion carried 7-0.
Councilman Wood moved, s onded by Mayor Pro Tern Garvin, to pprove Ordinance
No. 2166.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Garvin moved, second
Resolution No. 96-76.
Motion carried 7-0.
GN 96-149 AUTHORIZING U E OF AL RNATE CITY SEALS-
ORD ANCE NO. 21
APPROVED
*19.
N 96-151 NRH20 1996 SEASON REVIEW AND
1997 SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
20.
GN 96-152 APPROVAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITY PARK
APPROVED
Councilman Welch moved to approve GN 96-152 with two exceptions: reduce the
number of youth baseball fields from four to three and Doug!as Lane to be improved
prior to the completion of the park.
Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilwoman Johnson asked what the
heights of the berms would be and if the heights were identified on the plan.
"'~._-_.._~._~-----._--_.,-~
City Council Minutes
December 16,1996
Page 6
Mr. Browne advised the berms would be three to four feet in height depending on the
location of the berm.
.
Councilwoman Johnson asked that the height of the berms be identified on the plan.
Council discussed whether the elimination of one ballfield would affect the ISTEA grant.
Several Council Members expressed concern about not wanting to hold up the opening
of the park by not being able to construct the road.
Councilwoman Johnson asked Councilman Welch if he would consider leaving the
fourth ballfield with the stipulation that it remain unlighted and not be used by leagues
for play or practice.
Councilman Welch amended his motion and Councilwoman Johnson amended her
second, to leave the fourth ballfield on the plan with the stipulation that it be unlighted
and it be a non-league play or practice field.
Councilwoman Sansoucie was opposed to the improvement of Douglas Lane being a
part of the motion.
Councilwoman Johnson stated that the baseball field that was directed towards the
houses was to be the one that was unlighted.
The following individuals voiced their concerns on the proposed Development Plan.
Mr. Bruce Swartz, 5324 Susan Lee Lane, representing RY A, advised that they needed
four lighted fields.
Mr. Danny Brown, 7509 Dana Lane, spoke in favor of providing more baseball fields for
the youth.
Mr. Bobby·Roberts, 7624 Douglas, spoke in favor of the park. He felt three fields were
not enough. Mr. Roberts stated he would like a berm higher than four feet and asked
the Council to consider the impact of the lights on the homes to the south. He
expressed concerns about traffic and the safety of the children.
Mr. David Garris, 6893 Moss Lane, advised he was concerned about the traffic and
safety, and felt the property values of the homes in the area would decrease. He
advised he would like for the ballfields to be eliminated and replaced with an area for
children to ride bikes, skate and roller blade.
· ".._~--_._-~"----~.-
City Council Minutes
December 16,1996
Page 7
Mr. Marvin Smith, 7609 Douglas Lane, spoke in favor of the park plan.
Mr. Danny Sowell, 2616 Spruce Park, Rich/and Hills, spoke in favor of more lighted
ballfields.
Mr. Derick Murway, 7836 Hidden Oaks, spoke about the repositioning of the ballfie!ds
and was in favor of three lighted ballfields and one unlighted ballfield.
Mr. Randy Cupp, President-elect RY A, stated they needed all four of the ballfields and
that they all needed to be lighted. He suggested putting in baseball fields in place of
the football fields at Richfield Park and placing the football fields at the City Park.
Mr. Marian Miller, 6840 Parkwood, RYA Football Commissioner, spoke in favor of more
fields and more practice fields.
Mr. Tommy Duer expressed his concerns about the ballfields and the park.
Mr. Scott Strubing, 6885 Moss Lane, expressed concerns about access to the park.
Mr. Ray Roberts, 7900 Douglas Lane, expressed concerns about property valuations.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown called for the question.
Motion carried 7-0.
*21.
GN 96-153 GENERAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
PLAN MARKET ADJUSTMENT
APPROVED
*24.
- 8 AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A METAL.:
APPROVED
;-'f
;,:,
I
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND.HILLS
epartment: PlanninQ & Inspections Department
Co~ncil Meeting Date: 2/11/02
Subject: Public hearinQ to consider a reQuest bv the City of North· Agenda Number: PZ 2002-05
Richland Hills to rezone certain properties from AG Agricultural to R-1 Residential. The
properties are located at 6425 Martin Drive, 8501 Cardinal Lane, 6400, 6408 and 6416
Sunnybrook Drive. Ordinance No 2604.
CASE SUMMARY:
Recently staff reviewed a replat submittal for Lot AR1, Block 1, Sunnybrook Addition (ref.
PS 2001-48, approved by P&Z 1/10/02). The purpose of the replatwasto prepare a single
lot for low density residential development. During the review pf this request it was noticed
that the site was zoned AG Agricultural. Under the current Zoning Ordinance, the primary
use of property in an agricultural district has to be for agricultural uses. Single family uses
are permitted but only as secondary uses to agricultural. It was also noted during this
research that properties adjacent to this plat were not only zoned AG Agricultural but also
had existing residential structures as primary uses. The result of this situation is that the
plat applicant would have to rezone his or her site to a residential district before residential
construction permits could be issued. The existing residenti~1 homes are held in a non-
conforming status and as a result permits for residential expansion or rebuilding on these
lots could not be issued.
Because of this situation, the city staff (as directed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission) is initiating a request to rezone this area to the R-1 Residential District.
Doing so would permit the proposed residential construction qn Lot AR1 and would bring
the existing lots with residential development into conformance. with the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff has contacted the Tarrant Appraisal District concerning the tax implications of
changing the current zoning of these properties. TAD has indi~ted that the change in the
zoning of these properties from AG Agricultural to R-1 residential would not change the
current tax status for these property owners.
Comprehensive Plan - The Comprehensive Plan recommends low-density residential
uses for this area. The existing and proposed uses are consistent with the Plan.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
-1Q~ ~
Department Head Signature
Finance Director
~.
Æ~~
City Manager Signature
PZ 2002-05 Sunnvbrook CC sum
-. ~'._--"-..;:..-.........-...........-.-..,_.,~-
--.........,-~~._..
I
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Zoning/land Use - Thø site is currently zoned AG Agricultural and contains fIVe
residential structures.
North:
East:
South:
West:
R-1, AG / Vacant, Smithfield Middle School
AG, 1-1 / Single family residences, vacant
c-1 / Vacant
R-1 residential/Single family residential
All property owners were notified regarding this change $nd none have expressed
opposition. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, January 24, 2002
and voted 7 to 0 to recommend approval of this request.
If the Council determines that this zoning .is acceptable, the. fOllowing motion is
recommended: Approval· of PZ 2002-05 and Ordinance No. 2604.
\.......
PL ¿w¿-vo ~UrtrtyurUUK vv ~UIfI.
""dQtJ ¿ uf 2
- - - - -
-
... . .. II ...
'f
~22 !! 21 21ð 19 18 17 16 15 . 14 13. 12 ~
--3 . - -
¡:;.¡¡o
19 ~ 2 ~
152
~ 2121 . 1 I
1" ,-
8"'~
MAIN ST
85Bf1
t- 15
u
>-
w
(/) 12
(/)
<r
~
85ft
11 12
ill r
~I'
IOL
8 q Ie
'"
2E
...
2C
3e
18
3 3:
19
<'II
..
..
10
:=
It)
..,
TA 12A'lA1
.13!5 .
[)
.J::
Z I......
J
:n
::) TR 12A9
z
::I 2.69 AC
¿
<[
ZW..
11-
ROO~
SUNNY6 @§J
IJOOL-
sCrl
2
!
~
¡
177
TR.8S
1.47 AC
2 ~ I! 32
20
;t ~ 3::
! ;t~
23 e 130
21
1:12 TR.7 34
. I
22 ...
"' 10
B6ØØ 8..,0
-----
TR 12A3
2.0a4 AC
14
:
-
-
@J,
GLE
f
g
CD
"
"
....
8..,_
II..
NRH TOWNE CENTER TIF
~
TR 12AS
3.344 AC
I
TR II
11.49'" ð.,.
."
.25
u
PZ 2002-04
AG Agricultural to R-l Residential
TR 12A 1
1. 76 AC
R 12A9
.60S AC
A
a:
....
Mid-Cities Boulevard
;
,.
TR 12AIC
2.72 AC
-
~
TR 12A8
3.24 fIC
~
<l:u
~ ~ ~ !
'--
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CASE #: PZ 2002-05
6425 Martin Drive, 8501 Cardinal Lane, 6400, 6408, and
6416 Sunnybrook Drive
Lots 1, A1, A1A, 2, A2, A2A, 3, A3, A3A, 4, A4, 5, A5, and
A5A, Block 1 Sunnybrook Addition
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within
200 feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public Hearinç¡:
A public hearing is being held to consider a request from the City of North Richland Hills
to rezone the above properties from AG Agricultural to R-1 Residential. The purpose of
this request is to bring the existing residential uses and vacant residential parcels into
zoning compliance.
Public Hearinç¡ Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2002
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11,2002
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
NRH
~ITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Planning & Inspection Services
January 14, 2002
Dear Property Owner,
You are being sent this notice because according to the latest tax roll, from the
Tarrant Appraisal District, you are the owner of property contained in the
highlighted area of the attached map.
Your property is currently zoned "A" Agriculture. According to the current zoning
ordinance, building permits for single family homes would require a zoning
change to the R-1 Zoning District. In order to expedite any future requests for
residential development on these properties (highlighted on the map), the City is
initiating the Residential Zoning. This will also act to bring nonconforming homes
into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
If you have any questions regarding this City initiated request, please call me at
817.427-6307.
Sincerely,
c{;~ ~r~
Cathy Horton
Zoning Administrator
P.O. Box 820609 .. North Richland Hills, Texas" 76182-0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820" Planning & Zoning" 817-427-6300' FAX 817-427-6303
Building Inspections" 817-427-6330 . Code Enforcement· 817-427-6335
Clark, Jack R.
3801 Treemont Cr.
"...lleyville, TX 76034-8716
Monaghan, Scott A Etux Shelley
6409 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Fortier, G T & C L
6425 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Long, Jimmy Etux Lynda
6416 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4109
Young, Gwen K
7433 Chelmsford PI
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4504
Cox, Kirby H.
8601 Cardinal Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4104
Blake, Kyle Etux Dianna
6401 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Lile, Mickeal Joe Etux Dona
6417 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Barnhill, Mike Etux Kimberly
6400 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4109
Oldridge, Stephen Etux Rhonda
6425 Martin Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-4133
Birdville ISD
6125 E. Belknap St.
Fort Worth, TX 76117-4204
Oggier, Timothy KEtal
8600 Martin Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-4105
Stambaugh, Bob C
6405 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Davis, Mary A.
6421 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4110
Herod, Odell Etux Rosemary
6408 Sunnybrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4109
Runnells, John C Etux Sharon
8501 Cardinal Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76180-4142
Shires, Thomas R.
8601 Martin Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
PZ 2002-05
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CITY-INITIATED REQUEST FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO R-1 RESIDENTIAL
LOCATED AT 6425 MARTIN DRIVE, 8501 CARDINAL LANE, 6400, 6408 AND
6416 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE.
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case stating that recently the
staff reviewed a replat submittal for Lot AR1, Block 1, Sunnybrook Addition,
which the Planning and Zoning Commission approved 1/10/02. The purpose of
the replat was to prepare a single lot for low-density residential development.
Under the current Zoning Ordinance, the primary use of property in an
agricultural district must be for agricultural uses. By approving the zoning
change, it brings the property into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Residents will not have to go through a zoning change before they can get a
building permit for a house.
Chairman Don Bowen commented that the City should check into changing other
areas in the city as well.
Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing.
Kirby Cox, 8601 Cardinal Lane, North Richland Hills, questioned the boundaries
of the TIF-District. He questioned whether the taxes on the property would be
raised due to this change. He asked Cathy Horton if she checked on just the one
property's tax or the surrounding properties as well. He also questioned how the
Church of Christ was zoned.
Cathy Horton told Mr. Cox that she talked with the Tarrant County Appraisal
District on the one property that Planning and Zoning recently approved for
platting, and they informed her that the tax should not be increased on that piece
of property. She commented that she would call them again regarding the
surrounding areas.
Chairman Don Bowen commented that a church could be built in any zone.
Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing.
Scott Turnage, seconded by Tim Welch, motioned to approve PZ 2002-05. The
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
2
_ 4
6
8
10
ORDINANCE NO. 2604
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SUNNYBROOK ADDITION,
LOCATED AT 6425 MARTIN DRIVE; 8501 CARDINAL LANE; 6400,6408 AND
6416 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE, FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1
RESIDENTIAL; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real
property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days
before such hearing; and,
14
16
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone
change; and,
18
20
22
WHEREAS, the City Council is ofthe opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers
the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW,
THEREFORE,
24
26
28
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
30
Section 1:
32
34
36
38
Section 2:
40
42
44
Section 3 :
THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map ofthe City of
North Richland Hills is hereby amended zoning a parcel of land described as
Block 1, Lots 1, AI, AlA, 2, A2, A2A, 3, A3, A3A, 4, A4, 5, A5 and A5A,
Sunnybrook Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas,
from AG Agricultural to R -1 Residential. The above described property is more
specifically set forth on Exhibit "A" hereto.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision ofthis 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.
The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance two times.
1
Section 4:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
2
+
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 11 th day of February, 2002.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
20
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Approved as to form and legality:
22
24
George A. Staples, Attorney
2
- - - - -
.. . A II ..,
l'
~22 .. 21 221 19 18 17 16 15 . 14 13 . 12 ~
.......- . - -
;~ t-
19 2 u 15 [tj
~
102 >-
W ~
'" 2Ø (/' 12 13 14 ù~
'" I '"
10 (/'
'" I", <I:
~
85BØ 86ft
..
~
'"
~,
MAIN ST
11_
IJOOL-
SCr\
ROO~
SLJNN'Í6 cØJ
!
t
¡
171
...
p
..
6
CJ
:r:
z
CJ
'J)
:J
Z
::J
¿:
<r
I
"
,..
84f1f1
Cardinal Lane
----
11:10
NRH TOWNE CENTER TIF
~
II
CD
ro-
ro-
TR 11
11.49.1. ðr"
~
PZ 2002-04
AG Agricultural to R-l Residential
a:
.....
Exhibit A
r
'"
i
TR.88
1.47 AC
8 9
..
-
Ii! 6
5
17
4
18
3
19
2 ~~
20
:t 1 " -
!
23 II! '3W
21
,:12 J-
TR.7
. ~
22 ~
... '"
8488
86f1fI
--------
TR 12A'lA1
.a:!!I .
TR 12A9A
.645 0
TR 12A3
2.004 AC
I.....
14
i
=-
TR I2A9
2.69 AC
cs§§
G1J
-
".'
....
TR 12A6A
.146 Q
TR 12A6
3.344 AC
.
,os
:r17
TR 12Al
1.76 AC
R 12A9
.606 AC
R
Mid-Cities Boulevard
,..
TR 12AIC - TR 12A8
2.72 AC è 3.24 AC
<Cu
~ ~~ !
\
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department:Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date:2/11/02
Subject:Consider Changes to the Zoning Ordinance of the Agenda Number:pZ 2001-37
City of North Richland Hills by creating new zoning districts NS, CS, and He; amending
the use tables, changing the cross references throughout, permitting, deleting and
adding conditions to certain uses and preserving Districts lR, C1 and C2.
Ordinance No. 2599
Case Summary
After the approval of the Revised Comprehensive Plan in the spring of 2001, the City
Council directed the Staff to prepare new retail zoning districts, which more clearly reflects
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The Council also directed Staff to permit all
property owners with land zoned LR, C1 and C2 to retain their property rights to develop
under the regulations of these districts. That goal has been reflected in Section 176 of the
attached ordinance revisions. There will be no City initiated zoning cases to the new
districts NS, CS, and HC. However on the effective date of the ordinance applicants will
not be able to request the old retail districts.
A public hearing on this ordinance revision was held at the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting on December 27th. There was no one present to speak for or against
the changes. The Commission closed the public hearing and tabled the ordinance
revisions to the January 10th meeting. On January 10th the Commission recommended to
approve the ordinance. The attached ordinance, in legislative format, is the document
which P&Z approved. Staff briefed the Council regarding this information at the January
14th briefing meeting and at the January 28th public hearing.
A public hearing was held and closed at the January 28th meeting. The public hearing
does not need to be reopened.
The City Attorney has made formatting changes that result in the creation of NS, CS and
HC and retaining the LR, C1 and C2 for existing properties. All new zoning requests shall
have to conform to the new districts.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
'>..."
.
.....
~~
Department Head Signature
-iri. ~ ~~
VO. ity Manag r ignature
PZ 2001-33 CC sum.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
At the public hearing Councilwoman Johnson's comments were as follows:
1. Page 3-8 private club - remove (S from 01 Office)
2. Page 3-11 farmers market - put S back into CS
3. Page 3-12 produce market - put back an S in both NS and CS
Item 1. Cannot be changed because the Office district was not advertised. The only
concerns staff has is allowing outdoor display of produce in the Neighborhood Services
district that might be directly adjacent to a residence. Indoor display of produce should not
be a problem in the NS district.
Recommendation:
The Planning & Zoning Commission at their meeting on January 10, 2002 and
recommended approval of PZ 2001-37 by a vote of 7-0.
If it is City Councils wish to approve the above recommended amendments staff would
recommend the following motion.
Approval of Ordinance #2599 with the addition of an SUP in the CS district for
farmers market and an SUP in the NS and CS districts for produce market.
/
PZ 2001-33 CC sum.
8.
PZ 2001-37
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND/OR APPROVE CHANGES IN THE ZONING
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1874. THIS ORDINANCE NO. AMENDS GHE
GENERAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY BY DELETING DISTRICTS LR, C1
AND C2 AND CREATING NEW NS, CS, AND HC DISTRICTS; AMENDING THE USE
TABLE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1874, CHANGING THE CROSS REFERENCES
THROUGHOUT, ALLOWING AND DELETING AND ADDING CONDITIONS TO
CERTAIN USES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Cathy Horton stated that these revisions are based on the Comprehensive Plan
approval last spring. Three new Retail zoning Districts are being created. Two weeks
ago there was a question as if a microbrewery is an accessory use to a restaurant in
retail district. The answer to that question is no. It would need to be in an Industrial
Zoning. The pawnshop was removed out of HC and allowed in Industrial only. Some
Cities do allow pawnshops in heavy commercial zoning. A maximum of 5000 square
foot building size is established in NS District. On page 3-13 if 5000 square foot
building size in NS is approved. A 10,000 square foot size should be incorporated.
Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak in support or opposition.
Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing.
George Tucker, seconded by Don Pultz motioned to approve PZ 2001-37. The motion
carried unanimously (7-0).
John Pitstick reminded the Commission members of the joint work session with the City
Council members is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Chairman
Secretary
Don Bowen
Ted Nehring
Page 7 12/10/01
P & Z Minutes
7.
PZ 2001-37
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND/OR APPROVE CHANGES IN THE ZONING
ORDINANCE REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1874. THIS ORDINANCE
NO. AMENDS THE GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY BY DELETING
DISTRICTS LR, C1 AND C2 AND CREATING NEW ZONING DISTRICTS NS, CS,
AND HC; AMENDING THE USE TABLE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1874, CHANGING
THE CROSS REFERENCES THROUGHOUT, PERMITTING AND DELETING AND
ADDING CONDITIONS TO CERTAIN USES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
TABLED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that upon the
approval of the Revised Comprehensive Plan in the spring of 2001, the City Council
directed the Staff to prepare new retail zoning districts, which more clearly reflects the
goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The Council also directed Staff to permit all property
owners with land zoned LR, C1 and C2 to retain their property rights to develop under
the regulations of these districts. That goal has been reflected in Section 176 of the
attached ordinance revisions. There will be no city initiated zoning cases to the new
districts NS, CS and HC. However, on the effective date of the ordinance, applicants
will not be able to request the old retail districts. Ms. Horton reviewed the description of
NS, CS and HC and the changes proposed.
Scott Turnage questioned the use of MicroBrewery under HC. Mr. Nehring asked why
the use of a PawnShop would be taken out of HC and allowed under industrial only.
James Laubacher asked why we would allow or need a heliport in a NS area. Mr.
Welch asked about the need for accessory non-required off-street parking lots. He also
indicated a need to clarify the cross-referencing of the maximum 5000 square feet
requirement in the NS district.
Acting Chairman Doug Blue opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion.
Mr. Tucker suggested that items brought up by the Commission and others need further
discussion and that the request be tabled.
Ted Nehring, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to table PZ 2001-37 until January 10,
2002. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Page 4 12/27/01
P & Z Minutes
ORDINANCE NO. 2599
-2
4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TO ADD NEW ZONING
DISTRICTS NS, CS AND HC; ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR SUCH DISTRICTS; PROVIDING
THATNOPROPERTYSHALLBEREZONEDL~C10R
C2; RETAINING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO THIS
ORDINANCE AS APPENDIX A TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SOLEL Y
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING DISTRICTS L~
C1 AND C2; ESTABLISHING A PENAL TY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendations of the 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
22
24
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,
26
28
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,
30
32
34
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS:
36
Section 1:
THAT the Table of Contents ofthe North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended by adding under Article 1 a new numerical designation which
shall read as follows:
38
40
~'Section 176. Property Zoned LR Local Retail, C1 Commercial, and C2
Commercial."
42
Section 2:
THAT the Table of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended by amending the numerical designation 440 to read as follows:
4' A
W:WorthRic ml\GcnCBfDn ,inanœllNcwZonin¡Dìlcl.ord.wpd
Page 1
10
12
14
16
18
20
?~
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
" .
~
2
4
6
8
W:\North
"Section 440. 0-1 Office District, NS Neighborhood Service District, CS
Community Service District, HC Heavy Commercial District and OC Outdoor
Commercial District."
Section 3:
Article 1 of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by
adding a new Section 176 which shall read as stated on Exhibit "A" hereto.
Section 4:
Article 3 of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to
read as stated on Exhibit "B" hereto.
Section 5:
Sections 440A, C and D of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance are
hereby amended to read as stated on Exhibit "c" hereto.
Section 6:
Sections 605A, 625B (first sentence), B3, B5, 626 and 696 of the North
Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as stated on
Exhibit "D" hereto.
Section 7: Sections 1010C and 1027B of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance are
hereby amended to read as stated on Exhibit "E" hereto.
Section 8: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance as herein amended 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.
Section 9: 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.
Section 10: This Ordinance shall be deemed to amend existing ordinances only to the extent
of any conflict herewith and all existing ordinances and parts of ordinances not
in conflict herewith are hereby saved ttom repeal.
Section 11: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance two times.
Section 12: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
iIJa'C.mIcraOOrdin_lNewZoninlDìJU.onl wpd Page 2
--2
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
4
PASSED by a vote of
to
6
8
10
12
ATTEST:
14
16
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
18
this
day of
,2002.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
20
22
24
(
'--
W:lNorthk illl\Gencnl'OrdinUK:elllNewZonin&Diltl.onlwpd
Page 3
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills. Texas
"Exhibit A"
Article 1
Section 176. Property Zoned LR-Local Retail. C1 Commercial District. and C2 Commercial District
A. Prior to January 29.2002. the City Council established LR-Local Retail District. C-1 Commercial District. and
C-2 Commercial District Zoninq Districts. All property zoned LR-Local Retail District. C-1 Commercial
District. C-2 Commercial Districts as of January 29. 2002. shall retain such zoninq classifications until the
zoninq classification for such property is chanqed by the City Council on its own motion. or by the City Council
followinq a request by the owner. or aqent of the owner of such property.
B. The development standards. district requlations and supplemental district requlations for LR Local Retail
District. C-1 Commercial ZoninQ District and C-2 Commercial Zonina District in effect as of January 29,2002.
shall continue in full force and effect for property zoned LR-Local Retail District. C-1 Commercial District and
C-2 Commercial District as of January 29, 2002. includinq any enlarqement. expansion, or reconstruction of
any buildinq. structure or use is abandoned or destroved by fire or other elements exceedina fifty percent
(50%) of the current replacement value or such use is abandoned. A COpy of the Zoninq Ordinance as it
existed on January 29, 2002 shall be desiqnated Appendix F to the Zoninq Ordinance as herein amended
and shall be effective only for property zoned LR Local Retail. C-1 Commercial and C2 Commercial for as
lana as such property retains such desiqnation. Such Appendix shall in no way qovern or applv to property
with any other zonina desiqnation.
C. The lawful use of property and the lawful existence of buildinqs and structures on property zoned LR-Local
Retail. C-1 Commercial District. C-2 Commercial District as of January 29.2002. althouqh such do not
conform to the provisions of this Ordinance. may be continued and are deemed leqal nonconforminq
buildinqs, structures and uses which may be enlarqed. expanded or extended as set forth in this Section.
D. Any lawful use on a platted lot on property zoned LR-Local Retail. C-1 Commercial. C-2 Commercial District
prior to January 29. 2002. which may now be nonconforminq due to stricter standards. shall be deemed in
conformance with this Ordinance as lonq as the use of the lot is allowed in such zoninq district. Anyexistinq
lot platted in property zoned LR-Local Retail. C-1 Commercial. and C-2 Commercial District prior to
January 29.2002. which was leqally conformina shall be deemed a conforminq lot.
E. After January 29.2002. no property shall be rezoned LR-Local Retail. C-1 Commercial District. C-2
Commercial District.
L
011000
1 of 1
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
"Exhibit B"
ARTICLE 3
PERMITTED USES
Section 300. DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
The City of North Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby divided into seventeen base districts, one special purpose
district, and two overlay districts as described in Sections 520, 530, and 540. The base districts, special purpose
district, and overlay districts described herein shall be known as:
A. Base Districts
Abbreviated Zoning District Name Abbreviated Zoning District Name
Designation Designation
AG Agricultural 0-1 Office
R-1 Single Family Residential NSbR Neiahborhood
Service
Local Retail
R-2 Single Family Residential CSC4 Community Service
Commercial
R-3 Single Family Residential HCC4 Heavv Commercial
R-4-D Duplex Residential OC Outdoor Commercial
R-1-S Special Single Family 1-1 Light Industrial
Residential
R-6-T Townhome Residential 1-2 Medium Industrial
R-8 Detached Zero Lot Line U Schools, Churches, &
Residential Institutional
MH1 Manufactured Home TC Town Center
R-7-MF Multifamily Residential
011000
1 of 11
Zoning Regulations
Section 310. TABLE OF PERMITTED USES
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
(
"'-
.. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
cñ ~ Z; ø ro
Q) ro
a:: u c:
~ ~ ~ :¡:¡ 'E ~ .2
~ c: 'i
Section 310 ~ ë ë ë ë cñ Q) Q) u ~
'E Q) Q) Q) E "t:I ~ 'E ~ ro
"t:I "t:I "t:I ro Q) Q) ïii U) '(3 (¡j
co ïii ïii ïii :¡:¡ "t:I a:: 0 Q) ~ ~ £
u. c: ïii J: a:: "CI ....
Q) Q) Q) u. U) E Q)
Q) a:: a:: a:: Q) Q) en "t:I ~ 0 E ro cð
Õ¡ "t:I a:: Q) 0 >. E ï:::
Table of Permitted ~ 'ª' 'ª' ïii Q) .... E .c .. E ro (¡j ~
c: Q) ::J 0 (,)
00 'E E E Q) E c: - co .. C 0 .;::: ::J .... ro
a:: ::J (,) u. 0 U U (¡j "t:I ::J
co co co 0 ~ .a ~ £ ~ ....
ro u. u. u. x ~ - z E i .... ::J U .2
'(3 Q) c: 0 ::J "3 i 0 "t:I "3
Q) Q) Q) a. ~ ...J c: Q) E 0 £ E
Uses Q) Õ¡ Õ¡ Õ¡ co ::iE (,) "t:I .;;1 Õ (,)
a. ::J 0 e ::iE ¡¡: ~ 0 ~ :5 1: 0 .;:::
en c: c: c: Q ~ Q) u. Z U :J: "t:I ~ OJ
00 00 00 N ::iE 0 0 OJ Q) (,) «
en Q ~ ..... ::J ::iE
..... ..... N C") 'o:t co co J: ,... ..... U) U) u U en (9
a:: a:: a:: a:: a:: c:: c:: ::iE c:: 0 z U :J: 0 ..... ~ ::> «
-
A. RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Detached Dwelling Unit P P P F P
Duplex Dwelling Unit P
Triplex or Fourplex Dwelling Unit P P
HUD Code Manufactured Home P
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit P
Boarding or Rooming House S S
Townhome P P
Ranch and Farm Dwelling necessary to P
AQricultural use
Zero Lot Line SF Dwelling Unit P
Personal Care Home and Community S S S S S P
Home For Disabled Persons (16) Ord.
No. 2393
Assisted Living Center Ord. No. 2357 S S S S S S S S S S p S S S S S
B. UTILITY, ACCESSORY & INCIDENTAL USES
Accessory Building (1) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Home Occupation (2) P P P P P P P Ip
Public and Private Utility Use (Not P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Office)
Communication Tower under 65' in C C C C C C C C S
Height S S S S S S S S
Communication Tower 65' to 130' in S S S S S S S S S
Heiqht
Outdoor Recreation Areas with S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Elevated Liahts
Railroad Right-Of-Way (no yards or P P P P P P P P P p p p P P P P P
Stations
Secondary Livina Unit (Grannv Flat) S S S S
Swimming Pool, Tennis Court and P P P P P P P
other Outdoor Recreation Areas without
Elevated Lights
Telephone Exchange, Switching, Relay S S S S S S S S C C C C C C C C C
Station S S S S S S S S S
TV Satellite Disc Receiver (3) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Water Reservoir, Water Pumping P P P P P P P P P p p p P P P P P
Station, Water Well
Wind Charger (4) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
011000
2 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
-
en at Z; 3 ro
CD ]1
a::: u c:
]1 ro ]1 ro ë ~ at ii .2
.2- ë :;: ë CD u .ª
Section 310 c: :;: en CD
'Ë CD CD CD c: E "'0 at ~ ~ ro
"'0 "'0 "'0 ]1 CD CD ëi) U) '(3 u;
co ëi) Ii) ëñ "'0 a::: 0 CD at at oS
u. ë Ii) :I: a::: 'a ....
CD CD CD U. U) E CD
CD a::: a::: a::: CD CD (/) "'0 ~ 0 E ro oð
Õ) "'0 a::: CD 0 >t E .¡:
Table of Permitted .2- .2- .2- Ii) CD .... E .c .. E ro u; .c
c: CD :J 0 u
ëi5 'Ë 'Ë 'Ë CD c: .. ë 0 .¡: :J ....
a::: E :::ï Õ co 0 CJ U u; "'0 :J ro
co co co 0 ~ u. .Q ~ oS .c ....
ro u. u. u. x .c - ;; E 5 .... :J U .2
"(3 CD 0 :J i 0 "'0
CD CD CD ã. c: ...J c: "S CD E 0 oS E "S
Uses CD Õ) Õ) Õ) ~ 0 co ~ 0 "'0 .~ ë5 u
Co :J .... ~ E at 0 at "5 1: 0 "¡:
(/) c: c: c: 0 I- CD u. Z CJ :z:: 0 "'0 .c OJ
ëi5 ëi5 ëi5 0 OJ CD «
en 0 l- N ..... ~ ::¡ ~ u
..... ..... N C") ~ co co :I: ~ ..... U) U) CJ U (/) C)
a::: a::: a::: a::: a::: a::: a::: ~ a::: 0 Z CJ :z:: 0 ..... ~ :J «
-
C. EDUCATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL
Cemetery/Mausoleum p p S S S
Church, Sanctuary, Rectory or P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Svnaaoaue
Civic, Social/Fraternal Organization C C C C C C
S S S S S S
College/University p P P P
Community Center P
Dance Studio/Martial Arts Studio p P p P
Day Care Center/Kindergarten S P P P P C S S P
S
Emergency Clinic P p P P P P
Family Counseling Clinic p p p
Facility for care of alcoholic, narcotic, S S S S
Psvchiatric rehab
Fire Station P p p p p P P P P
Hospital C C C C
S S S S
Library P p P P P P P P
Medical Clinic P p P P P P
Museum P p p p
Nursing Home/Orphanage p p p P
Post Office P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Private or Parochial School p p P P P
Public Building (not listed elsewhere) P p P 'p P P P P
Public School P P P P P P P P P p p p p P P P
Senior Citizen Center p p p P
Social Services Administrative Office P p P P S
Social Services Facility with Temporary S S S S S
Lodaina
Trade or Business School S S S S P P
I
~
011000
3 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills Texas
,
I I
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
-
u) at ; fj (ij
CD :§
a:: u c
(ij (ij (ij (ij 1: ~ CD 'i .Q
~ :; :; :; CD U ~
Section 310 c c c :; u) CD
'Ë CD CD CD c E "0 at .~ ~ (ij
"0 "0 "0 (ij CD CD ïii fn ë3 iñ
aJ ïii ïii ïii :; "0 a:: 0 CD at at ..s
u. c ïii J: a:: 'a ...
CD CD CD u. fn E CD
CD a:: a:: a:: CD CD (/) "0 ~ 0 E (ij oð
Õ) "0 a:: ~ 0 :Þ\ E .¡::
Table of Permitted ~ ~ ~ ïii CD 'Ë J: .. E (ij iñ .c
c "Ë "Ë CD CD C ::] .. 'æ 0 0 .¡:: ::] ~
ëï5 E a:: E ::; Ü aJ 0 U t) iñ "0 ::] (ij
aJ aJ aJ 0 ~ u. .a :I = ..s .c ...
(ij )( - I ... ::] .2
u. u. u. CD .c 0 ::] :; :i E 0 "0 t)
'ü CD CD CD a. c ...J C :; CD E 0 ..s E :;
Uses CD Õ) Õ) Õ) ::] ~ 0 aJ ~ U - "0 .~ 0 u
a. 0 ~ IE at 0 Q "S 1: 0 .¡::
(/) c c c C ... "0
I- CD u. Z u :c 0 .c OJ
ëï5 ëï5 ëï5 0 OJ CD <t:
(/) C l- N .... ~ ::; ~ u
.... .... ~ C") -.:t CD co J: ,.... .... fn fn U t) (/) C)
a:: a:: a:: a:: a:: a:: ~ a:: 0 z u :c 0 .... ~ :::> <t:
-
D. RECREATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT USES
Adult Entertainment Establishment (18) p
Amusement Arcade (indoor) (5) C C C
5 5 S
Billiard Parlor (6) 5 C C
5 S
Bingo Hall S C C
S S
Bowling Lanes p p p p p
Carnival, Circus or Special Fund p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p
Fund Raising Event (Temporary) (7) S S
Children's Entertainment Center p p
Commercial Recreation (outdoors) 5 p
Country Club 5 P P
Dance Studio or Martial Arts Studio P P P P
Drive-in Theater C
S
Golf Course S p P
Golf Driving Range S p
Miniature Golf Course 5 p
Movie Theater (indoor) p p p p p
Park of Playground (Private) S S S S S S S S S 5 5 5 S S S
Park or Playground (Public) p P P P P P P P P p p p p p p p p
Private Club/Night Club S 5 5 S
Race Track S S S
Rodeo Ground (8) S S P
Roller or Ice Skating Rink C C P
5- 5
Spa, Health Studio, Fitness or ~ p p p p
Recreation Center
Stable (commercial) 5 S S
Swim or Tennis Club 5 P P
011000
4 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills Texås
,
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
-
rn at ~ ã 15
CD 15
a:: ~ ~ ~ :0:; u c:
~ 15 c: ~ at i .Q
Section 310 ë ë ë :0:; rn CD CD U ~
ï; CD CD CD c: E "C at ~ i 15
"C "C "C ~ CD CD 7;; en 'ë iñ
aJ ï;; ïii '0 ë "C a:: 0 CD at GI .E
u. '0 :r: a:: "
CD CD CD u. en E CD 15
CD a:: a:: a:: CD CD en "C ~ 0 E oð
Õ "C a:: ~ 0 >- E .¡::
Table of Permitted .2:- .2:- ~ '0 CD 'E -e .. E 15 iñ .r::.
c: 'E 'E CD CD c: ::I 'ë 0 0 ~
ã5 E a:: E - aJ U .¡:: ::I 15
~ (J 0 () - "C ::I
aJ aJ aJ 0 .g u. ~ ::I 5 rJ .E .r::. ....
15 u. u. u. )( .r::. Õ ;: E .... ::I () .3
'ü CD c: ::I :§ 0 "C E "5
CD CD CD ã. ...J c: "5 CD E 0 .E
Uses CD õ õ õ ~ e aJ :E (J "C ::I Õ (J
a. ::I :E :e at 0 at :; 1: '5 0 .¡::
en c: c: c: Q CD u. Z U ~ 0 .r::. OJ
ã5 ëñ ã5 Q N ..... :E 0 OJ CD (J «
en I- :r: en en u () ~ :E CIJ
..... ..... ~ ('I') ~ CD co " ..... C)
a:: a:: a:: a:: a:: :E a:: 0 Z U ~ 0 ..... ~ :J «
-
E. AUTOMOBILE & TRANSPORTATION RELATED USES
Accessory Non-Required Off-Street p
Parkina Lots (20) Ord. No.2392
Airport, Heliport/Landing Field S S S S S S
AutofTruck Dealer - New (9) p P P P
AutofT ruck Dealer - Used (10) S S S S S
Auto Parts and Accy. Sales (w/machine p P P
Shoo)
Auto Parts and Accy. Sales (w/o S P P P P
Machine shop)
Auto, Truck, Trailer Rental C P P P
S
Automobile & Light Truck Repair Shop S C P P
S
Automobile Inspection Station p p P P
Automobile Lubrication Center S C P P
S
Auto Alarm/Stereo/Window Tinting C p P P
Store S
Auto Upholstery Shop p P P
Bus Passenger Terminal p P P P
Car Wash/Auto Laundry S C C P P
S S
LPG/CNG Dispensing Station S S S
Marine Equipment Sales/Repair p S P P
Paint and Body Shop S S P P
Railroad or Motor Freight Terminal S P P P
RV or Camper Sales Lot p P P P
Service Station S p P P
Tire & Battery Sales Store S C P P
S
Truck Service Center II S P P
S
Vehicle Storage Facility (11) S S P P
WreckerfTowing Service S S S S
Wrecking/Auto Salvage Yard (12) S S
I
''"---
011000
5 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
iii · ~ ø ro
Q) ]!
a::: u c:
ro ]! .!!! ro ë .~ . ii .Q
~ :;; ë ë Q) u ~
Section 31 0 c: :;; Q)
'Ë Q) Q) Q) c: iii E 1j · .~ i ro
1j 1j 1j ]! Q) Q) ïñ U) .~ êii
ca ïñ ïñ ïñ ë 1j a::: 0 Q) . . .5
u. Q) Q) Q) ïñ u. :I: a::: " U) E Q) ro
Q) a::: a::: c::: Q) Q) ~ 0 E oð
1j a::: C/) 1j 0 >. E .t:
Table of Permitted Õ'¡ ~ ~ ~ ïñ ~ E ro êii .L:
c: Q) Q) :;] E of .. 0 u
èi5 'Ë 'Ë 'Ë Q) E c: - ca 'c 0 .t: :;] .... ro
a::: ~ u 0 (J () êii 1j :;]
ca ca ca 0 J!! u. ~ ~ .5 .L: ....
ro u. u. u. X .L: Õ ;. E i .... :;] () .2
Q) :;] î 0 1j
'(3 Q) Q) Q) ã. ~ ..J c: "3 Q) E 0 .5 E "3
Uses Q) Õ'¡ Õ'¡ Õ'¡ ca ~ u 1j :;] õ u
a. :;] 0 e ~ E · 0 . "S 1: 't5 0 .t:
C/) c: c: c: CJ I- Q) LL Z (J :z: .L: OJ
èi5 èi5 ü5 N ~ 0 0 OJ Q) u «
C/) CJ I- .... ~ ::E
.... .... ~ ('t) ~ (0 IX) J: ,.... .... U) U) (J () C/) c.9
a::: a::: c::: a::: a::: a::: ~ 0::: 0 Z U :z: 0 .... £:! ::> «
-
F. OFFICE USES
Accountant's Office P p P P
Advertising Agency P p P P
Attorney's Office P i' P P
Chiropractic Clinic P p P P
Contractor's Office (w/o shop & garage) p p p P P
Dental Office P p P P
Governmental Office P p P P P P P
Insurance Agency P p P P
Investment Broker Office P p P P
Marketing Consultant Office P p P P
Mortgage Loan Business Office P p P P
OptometrisUOptician's Office P p P P
Physician's Office P p P P
Private Investigator's Office P p P P
Professional/Business Office P p P P P P
Real Estate Office P p P P P P
Tax Return Preparation Office P p P P
Telemarketing Office P p P P
Temporary Employment Agency P p P P
Title Abstract Office P p P P
Travel Agency/Airtine Ticket Office P p P P P P
011000
6 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills. Texas
(
'-
-
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
iii Q Z t1 ro
Q) :§
a::: u c
ro ro ro ro ë .~ Q ëi .2
~ :; :; :; Q) U ~
Section 310 c c c :; iii Q)
'E Q) Q) Q) c E "0 Q ~ ~ ro
"0 "0 "0 ro Q) Q) ïii tI) '(3 Vi
('0 ïii cñ .¡¡; :; "0 a::: 0 Q) Q Q oS
u. c .¡¡; ::I: a::: " ....
Q) Q) Q) u. tI) E Q) ro
Q) a::: a::: a::: Q) Q) en "0 ~ 0 E oð
C> "0 a::: Q) 0 :-. E ï::
Table of Permitted ~ ~ ~ .¡¡; Q) .... E .c: .. E ro Vi .c
c Q) ~ 0 u
'00 'E E E Q) E c - ('0 .. '2 0 ï::: ~ .... ro
a::: :.::¡ u 0 U U Vi "0 ~
('0 ('0 ('0 0 ~ U. .1:1 ::I = oS .c ....
ro x - ::: .... ~ .2
u. u. u. Q) .c 0 ~ ¡ E 0 "0 U
"(3 Q) Q) Q) õ. c ~ c "3 Q) E 0 oS E "3
Uses Q) C> C> C> ~ ~ e ('0 ~ u - "0 .~ 0 u
c.. 0 ~ :E Q 0 Q "S 1: 0 ï::
en c c c 0 I- Q) u. Z u :z: "0 .c C)
00 00 00 0 0 C) Q) <x::
en 0 l- N .... ~ :.::¡ ~ u
.... .... ~ (\') ~ co 00 ::I: ,.... .... tI) (I) u u C/) C>
a::: a::: a::: a::: a::: ~ a::: 0 Z u :z: 0 .... ~ ::> <x::
-
G. RETAIL AND SERVICE USES cont'd)
Alcohol BeveraQe Sale On-Premises (60% Food Sales Required by Ordinance No. 1924)
Antique Shop P P P P P P
Arts and Crafts Store p p p
Bakery Shop p P P P P
Bank and Savings and Loan P p P P P P
Barber Shop/Beauty Shop P P P P P
Bicycle Shop P P P P P P
Book Store P p P P P P
Beauty Supply Store p p p
Camera Sales and Service Store p p p
Carpet & Tile Sales Store p p p P P
Cigarette & Cigar Shop p P P
Clock Store p p p
Cleaning and Pressing Pick-up Station p p p P P P
Clothing Store P p P P P P
Coffee Shop/Tea Room P p P P
Computer Sales and Service Store p p p
Computer Software Store p p p
Consumer Electronics Store p p p
Copy Center P p P P
Convenience Store C C p P P
S S
Department Store p p P P
Dog Training School C C C C C
S S S S S
Dry Cleaners (13) p P P
Equipment Rental Requiring Outdoor P
Display Area
Fabric Shop P P P P
Farmer's Market S S S S S S
Florist Shop S P P P P P
Furniture & Home Furnishing Store p p
Gift Shop P P P P P P
011000
7 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills Texas
,
Greeting Card Store P p P P
Grocery Store/Supermarket p p p P P
Hardware Store .. P P
P P
Health and Nutrition Food Store S p p p
Health and Nutrition food store S p S
Imported Goods Store p p p
Jewelers P p p p
Kennel P P P S
Key Shop/Locksmith . p p p P P P
Laundry, Self Service C C C P P
S S S
Luggage Sales Store S p p p
Medical Appliances and Fittings P p P P P P P
Massage Therapy /Acupuncture Clinic S p P
Mortuary/Funeral Parlor p p P P
Nail Salon S p p p
Nursery Retail Sales C C C P P
S S S
Office Supplies and Equip. Store p p p P P
Paint Retail Store p p P
Pawn Shop p p P
Pet Store p p P P
Pharmacy S p P P P P
Finishing Store S p p p
Photography Studio P p P P
Produce Market S S S S
Restaurant or Cafeteria S C p p C P P
S S
Retail Store and Shop S P P P P P
Sales and Service of Heavy Equipment S P
Shoe Repair Shop S P P P
Shoe Store p p
Shopping Mall or Shopping Center p p P P
Sporting Goods Store p p
Specialty Personal Service Shop S
Sports Card Store P p p p
Tailor/Alteration Shop p P P
Tanning Salon S p p P
Telephone Business/Sales Office P p P P
Television Sales and Service Store p p
Toy Store p p p
Trophy & Awards Shop p P P
Veterinarian Clinic (w/kennels) p P P
Veterinarian Clinic (w/o kennels) P p P P P P
Video Tapes and Records Store S p p p
Wedding Chapel Onl. No. 2386 P P
Weight Loss Center p p p
Women's Accessory Store p p p
011000
8 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Rlchland Hills. Texas
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
-
en 0 ~ ø ë5
Q) ë5
" Co) c:
ë5 ë5 "ffi :;:: .Q
~ c: ~ 0 ¡;
Section 310 ~ :;:: :;:: :;:: Q) Co) ~
c: c: c: ë en Q)
'Ë Q) Q) Q) E "0 .. ~ ~ ë5
"0 "0 "0 "ffi Q) Q) ïñ en ë3 ¡¡;
co ëñ ëñ ïñ :;:: "0 " 0 Q) CD II .E
LL c: ïñ J: " "CS ....
Q) Q) Q) LL U) E Q)
Q) " " " Q) Q) "0 ~ 0 E ro oð
õ "0 " en Q) 0 >t E .¡:
Table of Permitted ~ ~ ~ ïñ Q) .... E of ... E ë5 ¡¡; .l::
c: 'Ë 'Ë Q) Q) c: ::I C 0 0 .¡: ::I e
ëñ E " E ::J - co 0 CJ U ::I ro
(J ¡¡; "0
co co co 0 ~ LL .a ::II .E .l:: ....
ë5 LL LL LL X .l:: - ;. E 5 .... ::I U .a
'(3 Q) c: 0 ::I "3 i 0 "0 E "3
Q) Q) Q) õ.. ~ ..J c: Q) E 0 .E
Uses Q) õ õ Õ ::I e co :!E (J "0 ::I Õ U
0. c: c: c: c :!E ¡e .. 0 .. :5 1: '5 0 -¡:
en ~ Q) LL Z CJ % 0 .l:: 0)
ëñ ëñ êi5 N :!E 0 0) Q) u «
en c ~ ~ ::J :!E
~ ~ C\I ('f) ~ <0 IX) J: ...... ~ fI) U) CJ u en (9
" " " " " " :!E c::: 0 z CJ % 0 ~ £::! ::> «
-
H. COMMERCIAL USES
Contractors Office (w/shop & garage) C P P
(17) S
Feed and Seed Store C P P P
S
Garden Center S C C P P
S S
Greenhouse or Plant Nursery ª P
(wholesale)
Hardware & Building Materials Retaill C P P
Wholesale S
Home Improvement Center p P P
Janitorial Supply and Service Company p P P
Lawn Maintenance Service Shop p P P
Lumber Yard S S
Mini-warehouse (Self Storage) S S S S
Motel or Hotel (14) C P P P
S
Moving or Storage Company P P
Newspaper Printing Plant P P
Pest Control Service Store p P P
Printing Shop p P
Research Laboratory S S S P S P P
Sign Shop S .p P P
Swimming Pool Sales & Service Store p P P
Truck & Heavy Machinery Sales/ S P P P
Service/Rental
Upholstery Shop P P P
Warehousing P P
Wholesale Distributor C P P
S
Warehousing & Storage of any P P
Commodity except heavy steel,
large diameter pipe, junk,
salvage. explosive or hazardous
chemicals
/
\
'---
011000
9 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
..
en ëã
Q) ëã
c:: ~ c:
ëã (ij ]l :w 0
:w :w ëã c: è:t :w
Section 310 ~ c: c: ë :w en Q) Q) ~ =ª
'E Q) Q) Q) c: E "0 ëã
"0 "0 "0 ]l Q) Q) Iii .~ Q) (ñ
ctI ïñ ëii ëii ë "0 c:: 0 Q) (,) ëã -ê .E
u. Q) Q) Q) Iii u. :I: c:: Q) .~ 'ê Q)
Q) c:: c:: c:: Q) æ (f) "0 ~ (f) E ëã oð
Table of Permitted Õ) "0 Q) "0 Q) Q) .¡::
~ ~ ~ Iii Q) .... 'E (f) E E ëã - ~
c: Q) 0 en (,)
ëi5 'E 'E Q) c: :::I 0 ~ E 0 .¡:: :::I ....
E c:: E t5 ro ëã
::;j u. ~ -2 0 (,) (ñ "0 :::I
ëã ctI ro ro 0 J!! .... .E ~ ....
u. u. u. x ~ - ;: 0 :::I (,) .... :::I (,) B
'ü Q) 0 :::I ~ 0 "0
Q) Q) Q) c. c: ..J c: "3 Q) ~ E ~ 0 .E E "3
Uses Q) Õ) Õ) Õ) ~ e ctI :E (,) C) E "0 :::I 0 (,)
a. :::I 0 ctI - .¡::
(f) c: c: c: Q I- Q) ~ u. S ëj) 0 Q) :::I 1: :a 0 C)
ëi5 ëi5 ëi5 0 z (,) :I: 0 C) Q) ~ «
(f) Q l- N .... :E ::;j ~ (,)
.... .... ~ ('t) ~ co co :I: r-- .... (f) (/J (,) (,) C/') C)
c:: c:: c:: c:: c:: ~ c:: 0 z (,) :I: 0 ..... £:! ::> «
-
I. AGRICULTURAL USES
Agricultural including the raising of field P
Crops, horticulture, animal
husbandry, subject to the rules
and regulations of the City,
County, and State Health Dept.
(15)
Farm or Ranch P
J. MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL USES
Asphalt or Concrete Batching Plant S
(oermanent)
Asphalt or Concrete Batching Plant S S
(temoorarv)
Assembling Operations of S S S P P
Commodities all operations
conducted in fully enclosed
buildino
Cabinet Shoo P P
Chemical Laboratorv P
Cold StoraQe Plant P
Commercial Bakery Plant P P
Commercial Carpet Cleaning C P P
S
Commercial Laundrv/Dvinc Plant S S
Food Processino Plant P
Furniture Manufacturino Plant P
Machine Shoo S P P
Manufacturing and assembling P
Operations of commodities except
Laroe steel structures
Micro-Brewerv S S P P
Petroleum Collection/Storace Facilitv S
Reclamation Center P P
Sheet Metal Shop P p
Soft Drink BottlinQ Plant P P
Storage of Stone, Rock, or Gravel S S S S
Weldino Shoo/Foundrv P P
(.
I
",--.
011000
1 0 of 11
Zoning Regulations
Section 320. SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
City of North Rlchland Hills, Texas
(20)Accessory Non-Required Off-Street Parking Lots - Allowed as a permitted use only in the LR LOC31
Retail NS Neiahborhood Service District on property fronting North East Loop 820 and containing no
more than 7,000 square feet. All such parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with the
Landscape Regulations. All such parking lots shall be in accordance with Article 8. Parking and Loading
Regulations and Article 10, Buffering and Screening Regulations. Ord. No. 2392
l
011000
11 of 11
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills. Texas
"Exhibit C"
Section 440. 0-1 OFFICE DISTRICT, LR LOCAL RliTJ\lL DISTRICT NS Neighborhood Service, C4
COMMERCIAL CS COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT, C 2 COMMERCIAL HC HEAVY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND OC OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
A. Purpose
1. 0-1 District: Office District intended to permit the professional and organizational office needs of the
community.
2. LR District: looal Retail NS Neiqhborhood Service District is intended to permit 3 limitos area of
servioe estaÐlishFf1ents and retail stores for the benefit of aSjacent and ne3rby residenti31 3re3S 3nd
in '""hich all trase is consuctes ineeors ans in such a manner 3S to be capable of placoment adjacent
to residential areas 'Nithout &t1anging the character of the residential areas. provide for the
development of convenience retail shoppina, services, and professional offices. principallv servinq
the neiahborhood needs. and compatible in scale with adjacent residential development. Uses in this
district shall be limited to no more than 5000 square feet in size.
3. C 1 and C 2 Districts: Commercial Districts CS Community Service District is intended to permit ::I
limited 'l3riety of commercial uses inoluding retail tr3de, personal businee:s e:orvioes oe:tablishmente:,
and offioes to provide for development of retail service. and office uses principallv servinq communitv
and reqional needs. This district should be located on the peripherv of residential neiqhborhoOds and
be confined to intersections of major arterial streets. It is also appropriate for major retail corridors as
shown on the Comprehensive Plan.
4. HC Heaw Commercial District is intended to provide for the development of retail and qeneral
business uses primarilv to serve the community and reqion. Uses include a wide varietv of business
activities and mav involve limited outside storaqe. service or displav. This district should be located
awav from low and medium density residential development and should be used as a buffer between
retail and industrial uses. The Heaw Commercial District is also appropriate alonq business
corridors as indicated on the Comprehensive Plan.
5.4: OC District- Outdoor Commercial District is intended to permit a limited variety of commercial uses
That requires an extensive amount of outdoor display use.
C. Lot and Area Requirements - The following lot and area requirements shall be required within the
0-1, LR, C 1, C 2 NS. CSt HC, and O-C Districts:
Description 0-1 bRNS G4CS 'riHC OC
10,000 SF 1 acre 1 1 acre 1
1. Minimum District Area 1 acre 1 20,000 SF 22,500 SF
2. Minimum Frontage 50 ft. 50 ft. none 50 ft. 150 ft.
3. Maximum Lot Coverage 40% 40% 50% 50% 30%
4. Lot Area Minimum 6,000 s.f. none none none none
5. Minimum Lot Width 60 ft. none none none none
6. Minimum Lot Depth none none none none 150 ft.
7. Minimum Front Building Line 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
e 8. Minimum Side Building Line none 2 none 2 none 2 none 2 none 2
011000
1 0[5
Zoning Regulations
9. Minimum Rear Building Line
nonéi
none ;j
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
none ;j none ;j none J
10. Max. Height of Structures
1.5 ft./1 ft4
38 ft.
1 .5 ft./ ft4
1.5 ft./1 ft.4 38 ft.
1.
Except where a parcel is contiguous with like zoning, the minimum area shall be as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
2.
Side building line shall be 35 feet where the lot line abuts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-6-T, R-7-MF, R-8,
R-1-S and AG Districts. Ordinance 243011/22/99
3. Rear Building line shall be 35 feet where the lot line abuts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-6-T, R-7-MF, R-8,
R-1-S and AG Districts. Ordinance 2430 11/22/99
4
Buildings shall be constructed by using a ratio of one foot measured from property line that abuts a
residential district to nearest exterior wall of building for every one and one-half foot of building
height.
D. General Conditions - The following general conditions shall be required of all development located
within the 0-1, LR, C 1, C 2 NS. CS, HC, and OC Districts:
1. Fences: 0-1, LR, C 1, C 2, NS. CS. HC and OC Districts: See Article 10, Screening and Fenciñg
Regulations.
2. Parkina and Loadina: 0-1, LR, C 1, C 2 NS. CS, HC. and OC Districts: See Article 8, Parking and
Loading Regulations.
3. Accessory buildinas: See Article 6, Supplementary District Regulations for accessory building
regulations.
4. Masonry Reauirements: See Article 6, Supplementary District Regulations.
5. Landscapina Reauirement: See separate Landscapina Reaulations for landscaping standards and
for landscaping requirements for parking areas.
6. Sians: 0-1, LR, C 1, C 2, NS, CS, HC and OC Districts: See the separate Sian Reaulations for sign
regulations.
7. Refuse facilities: See Article 10, Screening and Fencing Regulations.
8. Access: 0-1, LR, C 1, C 2, NS. CS, HC and OC Districts: As directed by the Building Official.
9. Drive-up windows: 0-1 District: Drive-up windows with minimum driveway storage capacity of sixty
(60) feet per window shall be allowed as an accessory use to permitted office uses, provided that the
necessary driving lane be separated and apart from parking and maintenance areas required for the
use.
10. Noise:
a. 0-1, l::R NS. and G-4 CS Districts: In this district normal business activities conducted shall not
create a sound pressure level on the bounding property line than exceeds sixty decibels A scale
daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and fifty-five decibels daily from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
b. G-2 HC and OC Districts: In this district normal business activities conducted shall not create a
souñd pressure level on the bounding property line that exceeds sixty-five decibels A scale daily
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and fifty-five decibels daily from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
~.
011000
20f5
-------~_._------_..._.~-~,-_._--_._--_...._--.,_.._.,.-.
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills. Texas
"Exhibit D"
ARTICLE 6
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Section 605. MASONRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
A. Required Masonry Percentage: The minimum required percentage of masonry on the exterior wall
surface of all non-residential structures, as viewed from each elevation, shall be in accordance
with the schedule contained in Table 6-2.
EXEMPTION: An exemption to the masonry requirement shall apply to temporary classrooms
situated on public school property.
Table 6-2
Minimum Required Masonry Percentage
Non-Residential Districts
Zonina Districts
Structure Type ~ tb ~
.... ~I ôl ~I () 0
0 0 .... ~ :::¡ a..
-
Primary 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Structures
Accessory B/dgs. 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
(See Ordinance 2427)
Section 625. TEMPORARY USES AND BUILDINGS
B. Temporary Uses - Temporary outside display and outdoor sales, on properties zoned LR, C 1, C 2. NS,
CS. HC. OC, 1-1, '-2 and U, by the occupants of businesses of such properties. may be permitted by the
City Enforcement Officer upon the application and granting of a temporary use permit.
.,,----.
3. The temporary outside display and outdoor sale of Christmas trees, pumpkins or other seasonal
holiday items may be permitted on those properties zoned LR, C 1. C 2. NS. CS. HC. 1-1, 1-2 and
U, for a period of forty days prior to the specific holiday. The City Enforcement Officer may issue
a temporary use'permit for such sale, when it is found that there is available adequate off-street
parking area, either improved or unimproved, as determined by the Enforcement Officer; and that
the location and layout of drives, parking areas, lighting, and sale signs will not constitute a
hazard to public travel on the abutting public streets. Trees, stands, equipment, trash. signs.
lighting and shelters shall be removed by the permit holder no later than ten (10) days following
the specific holiday.
5. The outside display and outdoor retail sale of seasonal items may be permitted on those
properties zoned C 1, C 2, CS. HC. 1-1, and 1-2. Such area shall be permitted to cover an amount
of space equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the principal structure, up to and not to exceed 2,500
square feet of space. Additionally, no items shall be stacked higher than seven (7) feet in height.
011000
30f5
Zoning Regulations City of North Richland Hills, Texas
The City Enforcement Officer may issue an approval for such outside display and outdoor sale
when it is found that there is available adequate paved off-street parking area, as determined by
the Enforeement Officer; and that the location and layout of drives, parking areas, lighting, and
sale signs will not constitute a hazard to public travel on the abutting public streets. Outside
display and outdoor retail sale exceeding 2,500 square feet requires a Special Use Provision
approved by City Council (See Article 5). (See Ordinance 2427)
Section 626. OUTDOOR STORAGE REGULATIONS
A. Allowed Outdoor Storage - Outdoor storage areas are allowed for the purpose of storing goods for a
non-residential enterprise, on properties zoned C 1, C 2, CSt HC. OC, 1-1, and 1-2, by the occupants of
businesses of such properties in accordance with all of Section 626, Outdoor Storage Regulations. (See
Ordinance 2427)
Section 696. LIGHTING
Wooden poles shall not be used for the support of lights within the following zoning districts, 01-0ffice, bR-
local Retail NS Neiahborhood Service, C1 Comr:Rer~ial CS Community Service, C2 Commercial HC Heavy
Commercial, OC-Outdoor Commercial, 11-Light Industrial, and 12-Medium Industrial. Ord. 2114, 4/8/96
\
'--~
011000
40f5
Zoning Regulations
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
"Exhibit E"
C. Table of District Screening Requirements
Table 10 - F
Masonry Screening Requirements for Districts Shown
in Column 1 When Abutting Certain Districts
Column 1 Abuttlna DIstrict
Wall
Required
This District AG R1S R1 R2 R3 R4D R6T R8 MH1 R7MF U PD
AG
R1S
R1
R2
R3
R4D
R6T
R8
R7MF R R R R R R R R R*
MH1 R R R R R R R R R R*
01 R R R R R R R R R R R*
LR R R R R R R R R R R R*
C1 R R R R R R R R R R R*
C2 R R R R R R R R R R R*
oc R R R R R R R R R R R*
11 R R R R R R R R R R R·
12 R R R R R R R R R R R·
U R R R R R R R R·
PD As reouired bv the aooroved site alan
"R" Denotes masonry saeeing wall requirement. See Section 1020 C for existing properties.
* Wall required when the Planned Development is for residential use.
Section 1027 SAFETY
No screening wall or fence shall be constructed or maintained in a manner that endanger the health or safety of
the general public. The following regulations are adopted for public safety.
B. Security Fences - A security fence of not less than six feet in height may be topped by barbed wire only
in the ~ HC Commercial, 1-1 Light Industrial, and 1-2 Medium Industrial zoning districts.
L
011000
50f5
Announcements and Information
February 11 2002
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 1s 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
February 15
Richland Tennis Center President's Cup
February 16
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
817-427-6570