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.. '- CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 11, 2001 - 5:30 PM For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. 2. IR 2001-079 60 Minutes 3. IR 2001-078 4. Ad·oumment - 6:50 m *Closed due to subject matter as provide by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is contemplated, it will be taken in open session 6111/01 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3 ~l% .~ ~ Da\tÞ. 4', ìO t tv, Time W· .Oty~". I, ¡) L~ (}V·~~ ~/ ~ · ,. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY ~OUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 11, 2001 - 7:00 PM For the Meetin9 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 conceming any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified u.nder the Open Meetings Act. 3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contad 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.T AKEN 1. Call to Order Invocation - Rick Atchley, Minister of Richland Hills Church of Christ 2. 3. Pledge 4. Special Presentations 5. Removal of Item( s) from the Consent Agenda 6/11/01 City Council Agenda Page2of3 , " NUMBER ITEM ACTIONT AKEN 6. Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting May 29,2001 b. Minutes of the City Council Meeting May 29,2001 PW 2001-011 c. Award of Bid for Traffic Signalization Improvements at S.H. 26 and Walker Boulevard to Roadway Solutions in the Amount of $84,922.35 PW 2001-012 d. Recommend Award of Bid for 26th CDSG Project Susan Lee Lane Street Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the Amount of $288,287.65 7. PS 2001-11 Consider the Final Plat of Forest Glenn East Addition Phase I requested by Doug Long on 43.63 acres of land located in the 8500 Block of North Tarrant Parkway (Item Extended at the May 14, 2001 Meeting until June 11, 2001) 8. GN 2001-059 Appointment to Place 4 on the Beautification Commission 9. GN 2001-060 Appointments to Temporary Technical Code Review Committee 10. GN 2001-061 Consider Temporary Use of Cross Timbers Park Bronco Field 11. a) Citizens Presentation b) Information and Reports 12. Adjoumment ~~I 6/11/01 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 3 -- r'--' .. ~ '1'.)6 fM ViM ~ ~ /' .~~~ Da) .. -"'_.~"_.'--- INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. I R 2001-079 ~ Date: T Subject: June 11, 2001 Presentation of City Image Study In harmony with City Council Goals and Objectives pursuant to quality development and quality redevelopment and reinvestment, the Parks and Recreation Department began work on the City Image Study. This study is designed to provide recommendations intended to enhance the image of the City, improve the quality of life for the community, instill community pride and improve the "livability" of our community. The City Image Study takes an objective look at our City by identifying aspects of urban growth that affect the livability of our community and provides recommendations for enhancing the overall image of the City. Many of the ideas are "concepts" to be further refined after discussion and input of Council. Some of the suggestions may appear to be far-reaching and may require further study and evaluation, but the over-all Image Study was done to stimulate thinking for further enhancement of our community. Some recommendations can be implemented, if approved by Council, in a relatively short time frame, while others will require longer time lines. We certainly believe the City Image Study findings and recommendations can be a "catalyst" for further quality improvements in North Richland Hills for years to come. The Park and Recreation Board reviewed the proposed draft of the City Image Study at their March 5, 2001 meeting, and voted to recommend forwarding the study to City Council for consideration and approval. We have also reviewed this with the Development Review Committee (DRC) to get their thoughts and input as the suggestions definitely impact numerous departments and economic development. Mr. Bill Thornton, and Mr. Dalan Walker will present an overview of the City Image Study, including the detailed findings of the evaluation of research and the resulting recommendations. We are hopeful of getting direction from Council regarding the findings and recommendations of the study. Respectfully submitted, Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2001-078 e \ ~ Dat~: June 11, 2001 I Subject: Legislative Update Attached is the final NRH Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Session of Texas. The session ended Monday May 28, 2001. We have deleted all bills that did not make it out of the legislature. This list includes all bills that are waiting to be signed by the Governor, have been signed by the Governor, or joint resolutions adopted by the legislature. The last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills is June 17, 2001. The legislature did not pass a redistricting bill in either the House or the Senate. The Governor has said that he will consider calling a special session to finish redistricting if both the House and the Senate continue to work on this in the next few weeks. As of the writing of this report, a special session has not officially been called, and the Senate will meet on redistricting Wednesday June 6th at 9:30 AM. In addition, as of this writing, TML's final Legislative Update has not been released. Overall, the session was relatively uneventful. It does not appear that anything passed that would be detrimental to cities, but many of the items we were pushing for did not get passed either. On a good note, the Dangerous Wild Animal Bill passed and was signed by the Governor, but on the other end, the Racial Profiling Bill was also. The City does not condone racial profiling, but, if the Racial Profiling bill is signed by the Governor, it will have an impact on Police Department operations in terms of procedures, additional equipment and record keeping requirements. We hope to have more information for you and look forward to discussing this with you Monday. Respectfully submitted, J 7 ¡)d Greg W Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities , ....- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS This is the final issue of the NRH Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Session. In- formation in this report is gathered from the Texas Municipal League and the legislative tracking service, Gallery Watch. We have deleted all bills that did not make it out of the legislature. This list includes bills that are waiting to be signed by the Governor, have been signed, or joint resolutions that were adopted by the legislature. Bills that do not appear on this list are considered "dead". Staff will continue to monitor issues until the deadline for the Governor to sign or veto legislation, June 17, 2001. State Legislation Affecting NRH Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee -"~ ~~-- SJR 6 (Duncan) - Property Taxes - would amend the Texas Consti- Adopted tution to exempt from property taxes "goods in transit" defined as 5/22/01 I<mgible personal property, other than oil and gas, that Is located at a site not under control of the property owner forless than 270 HB 444 (Madden) - Write-In Candidates - wouid provide that in a City Secretary Support Signed by the special election (In addition to a general election) for city officers, a Governor write-in vote will not be counted unless the names appears on the effective list of write-in candidates 9/1/01 HB 217 (A. Reyna) - Plumbing Code - would reqllire the State Development Support 5/28/01 Sent Board of Plumbing Examiners to adopt the lot~mational Plumbing to the Governor Code and the Unlfol111 Plumbing Code, would eliminate adoption of the Southern Standard Plumbing Code and the National Standard Plumbing Code, and would require plumbing in an area not other- wise regulated under the Plumbing license law to be Installed in accordance with one oHhose two codes. A city would be allowed to adopt any nationally recognized model plumbing code. HB 501 (Cartel) - 911 Service Districts - would (1) allow the Administration Support 5/18/01 sent governing body of the third most populous city In a 911 district to to the Governor appoint a meml¡j¡rto the district's governing board, and (2) require that the budget of the district merely be Pl11se!1tad to (not approved by) the governing body of each City that is part of the district SB 170 (Wentworth) - Open Meetings ~ would Provid~ that the Administration Support Signed by the appearance of a Quorum of a governing body ot a meeting of a Governor legislative committee Is not a meeting of that govemlng body If the 6/4/01 membe¡s of the governing body merely testify, comment or respond to the members of the committee. SB 187 (Shaplelgh) - Texas Online CommlS$ion - would create a Infol111ation Signed by the 15 member commi$Slon (which would include three local govern- Services & Ad- Governor ment representatives) to establish a common Internet system ministration 5/26/01 through which state /1gencies and local govßtnmentscan send effective document¡¡, receive applications for permits and licenses, and immediately receive paymentsfrom members of the public. HB 374 (Wohlgemuth) - Child Health and S¡¡fety - would provide Municipal Court Support 5/24/01 sent thet all cities may add an additional $25 fee for a traffic offense to the Governor committed in a school crossing zone and use the resulting revenue for child health and safety programs. HB 63 (Wolens) - D. W.I. - would require a police officer to take Police Signed by the possession of a person's driver license and issue a temporary Governor driving pel111it to that person if the person is arrested for a OWl 6/4/01 offense. HB 489 (Pickett) - Junked Vehicles - would require that a vehicle Police & Develop- Oppose 5/24/01 sent have an expired licens~ pl/1te and an expired vehicle Inspection ment/Code to the Governor certificate before the vehicle can be considered a junkad vehicle Enforcement (current law only requires one of these conditions). State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation SB 217 (Fraser) - Traffic Regulations - would allow all cities to apply for certification to conduct safety inspections on commercial vehicles and vehicles transporting haz- ardous materials HB 490 (Heflin) - Property Taxes: would amend the Property Tax Code in numerous ways. Dept. Position Last Action Committee Police & Environmental Services 5/27/01 sentto the Governor Budget & Research 5/21/01 sent tot he Governor HB 445 (Goodman) - Sales Tax - would authorize a city to hold an election to adopt a one-fourth percent sales tax for city street maintenance. H.B. 563 (Madden) - Elections: would require a city that changes its election polling places to post a notice of the change at the previous polling place. H.B. 612 (Max~) - Tax Increment Financing: would: (1) require cities to inform the state comptroller of new tax increment financing agreements or of changes to existing agreements; (2) require the city to send a copy of its annual tax increment financing report to the comptroller, (3) require the comptroller to maintain a central regisby of tax increment financing agreements; and (4) authorize the comptroller to assist a city with tax increment financing upon request of the mayor. H.B. 630 (5. Tumen - Unmar1led Vehicles: would exempt automobiles used by mu- nicipal code enforcement officers to enforce environmental laws from the requirement to have an inscription on each side of the vehicle identifying the name of the city and the department or office having custody of the vehicle. 4 C na - PT' would grant a property tax exemption to the owner of a motor vehicle that is subject to a lease if the lessee does not hold the vehicle for production of income. S.B. 256 (Carona) - p!\)oertv T<!Xe5: would permit taxing units in possession of fore- closed land following a bid-off procedure to recover personnel and overhead costs when the original owner redeems the property. Budget & Research Support 5/17/01 House con- curs in Senate Amend- ments City SecretaI)' 5/24/01 sentto the Governor Finance 5/24/01 sent to the Governor Development Support Signed by the Governor 5/14/01 effective immediately Budget 5/29/01 sent to the Governor Administration Support Signed by the Governor 5/22/01 effective immediately Page 2 State Legislation Affecting NRN (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee . H.B. 7B5 (Iset!! - In~rlocal Contracts: would provide that a governmental unit that Police 5/27/01 senttot he enters into a cpntract to receive Police protection :¡ervices from another governmental Governor unit is responsible for any civil liability that arises from the receipt of tho:¡e :¡ervices. (Note: current law addresses intertocal contract liability for fire protection services only.) (Companion bill is S.B. 202.) H.B. 931 (Solis) - Economic Development would provide for the development of an Development Oppose 5/24/01 sent to the economic development plan for the state would require that the plan include goals and Governor st¡¡ndan:!S would require that the state . encourage" local governments to use the standards contained in the plan and provide that local economic development efforts that 'produce a cost to the state . must use the standan:!s. (Companion bill is S.B. 143.) H.J.R. 44 (Flores) - Prooer\Y T~: would amend the Texas Constitution to pennit the Budget & Research Oppose Adopted 5/24/01 legislature to exempt travel trailers not used for production of income from property taxes. (Companion legislation is S.J.R. 11.) S.B. 275 (Shaolei~) - Economic Develooment: would require the state comptroller Parks 5/18/01 sentto the to prepare a report every two years on the economic development activities and per. Govemor fonnance of state agencies, institutes of higher education, and 4A and 4B economic development corporations. (Companion bill is H.B. 932.) S.B. 365 (Annbristerl - Inte~onal R~iden~iI Code IIRC): would provide that the Development Support Signed by the Governor IRC shall be the only municipal residential building code to be used in Texas but would effective 9/1/01 horize cities to adopt local amendments to the IRC. S.B. 382 (Gallegos) - Fire peoartments: would rewrite the current law that requires Fire Oppose 5/28/01 :¡enttothe fire departments to provide to its personnel protective clothing and self.contained Governor breathing apparatus would require departments to provide personal alert safety sys. terns would require each department to adopt an incident management system and a personnel accountability system and would allow the Texas Commission on Are Protec· tion to enforce all these standan:!s and requirements. H.B. $69 (Oliveira) - Purchasing: would provide that a city with a population of Finance Support 5/21/01 sent to the 200,000 or less when purchasing real or personal property may give preference to a Governor local bidder. (Note: current law grants this option to any city with a population of 100,000 or less.) H.B. 1022 (McCall) - Hotel Ocçuoancy Tax: would provide that (a) any entity that Development Oppose 5/27/01 sent to the spends and hotel occupancy tax revenue ortl1at is funded by such revenue must before Governor making an moon and expenditure specily in a list the activity or event that is funded by the tax and directly promotes tourism and hotel and convention activity; and (b) events or activities can be added to the list at any time. H.B. 1056 (Gallel!O) - Ooen Meetln~: would provide that the appearance of a QUo, City Secretary Oppose 5/24/01 sentto the rum of a governing body at a meetjrn¡ of a legislative committee Is not a meeting of that Governor governing body and does not require the governing body to post a notice It: (a) the legislative committee posts notice that the governing body will appear and (b) the governing body takes no actions. S.B. 4 lShaoiro) - TransoDrtatlon Funding: would create a Texas mobility fund; would Public Works Support 5/27/01 sentto the provide that an undetennined amount of the state's general revenue shall be placed In Governor the fund; would authorize TXooT to sell bonds backed by revenue in the fund or by the state's full faith and credit; and would provide that the revenue shall be used for the state's highway, roads, and other mobility projects. (Note: this act would go into effect only if the Texas Constitution is amended; please see S.J.R. 16 below.) S.B. 407 (Cain) - Transoortation Funding: would authorize pUDllc entities including Public Works Support Signed by the Governor cities to borrow money from the state infrastructure Dank account for certain transpor. 4/9/01 effective tation projects that are partially funded by federal money. immediately Page 3 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation SJ.R. 16 IShaDiroj - TransDortatlon Funding: would amend the Texas Constitution to allow forthe sale of bonds for transportation projects as outUned in S.B. 4 above. H.B. 1121 lB. Turner! - Peace OffIcers: would provide that a person may not enroll in peace officer training unless the person has either: (a) a high school diploma or (b) a high school equivalency certificate with 12 hours of higher education with at least a 2.0 H.B. 1194 /Brimer! - ConfUct of Interest: would allow property owned by a person who becomas a member of a city councilor a planning and zoning board to continue to receive tax abatement and tax increment financing that is already In effect prior to that H.B. 1200 IBrlmer} - ProDerty Taxes: would allow school districts to cap the taxable value of certain property as an economic development incentive; and would provide that unUke tax abatement the cap on taxable value would not hinder the school district's H.B. 1265 IClark) - MunlciDal Regulations: would clarify several statutory provisions relating to cities including the follDWlng: (1) would provide that a municipal officer may not be removed from office for an act committed before the officer took office if the act was a matter of record or othelWÎse known to the voters; (2) would provide that for obtaining pre-clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for anne)(¡ltion a city must apply for pre-cJearance on the earliest date pennitted under federal law; (3) would provide that if another law requires a City to give notice of its budget hearing the notice provisions of Chapter 102 of the local Government Code do not apply; (4) would provide that the unclaimed or abandoned property provisions of the Texas Property Code do not apply to property seized by a poUce officer under Article 18.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and (5) would provide that the governing bOdy of a general law city could remove a municipal court judge from office only by following the removal provi- sions in Chapter 21 of the Texas local Government Code. 2 Brim IT: would pennit a City under 600,000 in population (as opposed to less than 275.000 poPuI¡rtion as is current law) to request infonnation from the comptroller about the amount of city sales taxes collected by large local busi- nesses; and would pennit any city to request infonnation from the comptroller about the amount of City sales taxes collected by any businessas which are party to the following: (1) an inter/ocal agreement; (2) a tax abatement; (3) a reinvestment zone; (4) tax incre- ment financing; (5) a revenue sharing agreement; (6) an enterprise zone; (7) a neighbor- hood empowennent zone; or (8) any other similar agreement zone or district. Dept. Position Last Action Committee PubUc Worns Support Adopted 5/25/01 5/26/01 sent to the Governor 5/24/01 sent to the Governor Budget & Reserach Support 5/27/01 sent to the Governor Administration Signed by the Govemor 5/28/01 effective 9/1/01 Budget & Research Support 5/27/01 sent to the Governor S.B. 509 (Moncrief) - BUll_In [ ~rm~ would amend the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act ArtIcle 4411-3a to provide that a City may not Issue a building pennit to renovate or deß!ollsh a pUlllle building until after the applicant for the pennlt provides evidence that an asbestos SUI'!/eY of the building has been completed by a person licensed to perform such surveys. (Companion Is H.B. 1218.) e Page 4 State Legislation Aftecting NRH (continued) Pendìng Legìslation S.B. 510 (Armbrister! - Altema~ Procuremant and DellYe" Methøds: would allow cities to use competitive bidding cumpetltlve sealed proposals a design-build cuntraet a cunstruetlon manager or job order cuntractlng for the cunstruetlon or malntenançe of a pUblic facility; would define "public facility" as a building In- tended for human habitation and office use but would eX!:lude highways, roads, streets, bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plants, wastewater plants, water and wastewater distribution or cunwyançe facilities, whatves, docks, elec- tric generation or distribution facilities, or drainage projec:ts. Dept. Posìtìon Last Actìon Commìttee Flnançe Support 5/30/01 sent te the Governor H.B. 1448 (Oliveira! - Tax Abat!\ment: would allow dties to grant tax abatements on personal property loœted on leased, tax-exempt, real property. (Note: this bill W(¡uld reverse Attorney General Opinion JC-0300 which concluded that lessees of tax-exempt real property may not partidpate in tax abatement). H.B. 1449 IOllveira) - Tax Al!ntemoot: would allow new tax abatements by dties after Economic Development September 1, 2001. (Note: under tllirrent law the chapter of the Tax Code authorizing tax abatements expires on that date.) H.B. 1468 tPitts) - Prooerty Taxes: would: (a) require a city to adjust its effeçtjve and .... ck tax rates to account for taxincre moot finandng; (b) provide that when land .. tQ t!X increment finandng increases in value at a rate faster than other land in which Is the typical result of tax Increment finandng, a city's effective and rollback rates would rise under this bill to compensate for the "captured" taxes; (c) provide that if such land should increase at a slower rate relative to other dty land or decline in value, a city's effective and rollback rates would decline; and (d) provide that dties wishing to take advantage of this bill for the 2001 tax year would need to adopt the new section by a vote of the cound!. H.B. 1505 lYarbrou¡Øl) - Plumbln!! Standards: would: (1) require a dty that regulates the pipes, fIXtures,· valves, tanks, and other fixtures through which water, gas, or sewage Is carried, to use a licensed plumber to perform plumbing Inspections; (2) provide that if the , boundaries of a dty and a municlpalutjlity district (MUD) overlap, only the dty may perform a plumbing Inspection and collect a permit fee; and (3) clarify the provisions of the Plumbing Standards Act by providing that In adopting a plumbing code a city may only adopt a code that does not substantially vary from the rules or laws of the state. H.B. 1544 IUher! - Pu!llic Information: would prohibit the release of personal informa- tion contained in the files of the Texas Department of Public Safety and would allow the release nf motor vehicle accident information only if two separate types ot information regarding the accident are provided. H.B. 1669 (B. Tumer! - Under¡ground Fadlitles: would provide that an operator of an underground facility who has been contacted by a notification center must not later than 24 hours before an excavation is to begin notify the excavator of the operator's plans to mark or not mark the location of the underground fadlities. S.B. 650 ICarona! - Prooertv Taxes: would eliminate auxiliary members of appraisal review boards and authorize the appraisal district board of directors in certain populous counties to increase the number of regular appraisal review board members. S.B. 694 Nlentworth) - Public Information: would amend the Texas Public Information _rovide that a credit card, debit card, or access device number collected assem- wmaintained by a governmental body is confidential information. Support 5/27/01 sent to the Governor Budget & Research 5/24/01 sent to the Governor Development 5/21/01 sent to the Govemor Police 5/27/01 sent to the Governor Public Works 5/23/01 senUo the Governor Budget & Research Signed by the Governor effective 1/1/02 Finance Support Signed by the Governor effective 5/26/01 Page 5 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee S.B. 695lWentworth) - Consultation With Attorney: would provide that a governmen- tal body may use a telephone conference call a videoconference or the Internet to consult with its attorney in open or closed session. (Companion bill is H.B. 1021.) Administration Support Signed by the Governor 5/7/01 effective immediately H.B. 1693 (Delisi) - Emel"llencv Management would require a iocal ernergency man- agement agency to address the issue of bioterrorism in its iocal emergency manage- ment plan. (Companion bill is S.B. 94.) Fire 58 94 considered in lieu of H.B. 11192 tChisum) - Electric Deregulation: would provide new safeguards against electric deregulation failure by providing that retail customer choice will not begin in competitive development areas until the PUC finds that electric rates will not be higher for any customer class; by requiring electric utilities to identify how they will mitigate market power and to guarantee that rates will not rise due to the implementation of customer choice; by prohibiting utilities from unbundling until their regions are identi- fiedas qualifying power regions; by limiting transfers of generation assets to no more than 20 percent every 24 months; by requiring PUC approval of transfers of generation assets; by requiring that proceeds above book value from the sale of assets prior to deregulation be shared 10 percent by utility shareholders and 90 percent by customers; and by ensuring that electric utilities are subject to all applicable PUC authority. 62 I - F e m tion: would: (1) allow late filing of an application Economic Development port exemption; (2) extend. the time during which a property owner claiming a rt exemption must respond to a request from the appraiser for additional support- ing documentation; and (3) provide that in both cases taxing units would be entitled to a ten percent penalty from the late-filing property owner. Signed by the Governor effective 9/1/01 H.B. 1833 tGlddinl!S) - Health and Safety Or¡ inances: would: (1) allow a city to Development receive infonnation from birth and death records if the infonnation is used only to iden- tify a property owner to whom the city must give notice of a violation of a state statute or city ordinance; (2) provide that a city must exercise . due diligence' to determine the identity of a property owner or lien holder whose property is in violation of a city building standards regulation; (3) provide that the city may search several different types of pUblic records in order to establish that due diligence has been met; and (4) allow a city to adopt an administrative· adjudication process to assess administrative penalties for violations of city ordinances that regulate substandard structures. Signed by the Governor effective 9/1/01 H.B. 1869 /Wohlgemuth) - Manufactured Homes: would: (1) provide that when a Development consumer purchases a manufactured home to be placed on a nonpermanent foundation on land owned - or to be owned - by the consumer the home is considered to be mID property unless the consumer elects to have the home considered to be ~ prop- erty; and (2) require a person who is purchasing a manufactured home through monthly payments to make payments to the retailer to pay property taxes through an escrow account 5/28/01 sent to the Governor H.B. 1955 tzbmnekl - Munlcjpal Court Fines: would provide that a municipal court Municipal Court judge who sentences an indigent defendant to jail time to satisfy payment of fines and costs may specify the period of time for satisfying the judgement at not less then eight hours nor !llOre than 24 hours for every $100 of fines or costs that the defendant owes. 5/23/01 sent to the Governor H.B. 2111 tGallegol - Court Costs: would create a new statutory provision to clarify Municipal Court that money collected from the judicial technology fund may be used only for technologi- cal support of the judiciary and any money paid out of the fund must be approved by the Texas Judicial Council whose membership includes municipal court judges. 5/27/01 sent to the Governor e Page 6 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation H.B. 2117 /Walkeri - Develooment Moratoria: would provide that: (1) a city may not impose a development moratorium without a 15-day advance notice of hearings two separate public hearings and two separate readings (separated by at least a week) by the city council; (2) before imposing a moratorium the city must issue written findings of evidence that the moratorium is needed due to a shortage of essential public services including water sewer streets police orfire fighting capacity; (3) a moratorium may not exceed 120 days unless the city extends the moratorium by repeating the notice/ hearing/written findings process; (4) a moratorium must allow for a waiver from the moratorium for certain reasons; and (5) the definition of moratorium includes "routinely" delaying the issuance of pennits. (Companion bill is S.B. 980.) H.B. 2245 (Ehrhardt! - Fire Deoartments: would rewrite the current law that requires fire departments to provide to its personnel protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus would require departments to provide personal alert safety sys- tems would require each department to adopt an incident management system and a personnel accountability system and would allow the Texas Commission on Fire Protec- tion to enforce all these standards and requirements. (Note: this bill is similar - but not identical - to S.B. 382.) HJ.R. 69 Ounell) - Texas Constiwtil/n: would revise and reorganize the current Texas Constitution to streamline and consolidate most local gl/vernment provisions under one article. (Note: this resolution is similar to HJ.R. 1 filed in 1999.) S.B. 833 (Moncrief\ - Sales Taxes: would provide a sales tax exemption for items purchased by certain child-care facilities. S.B. 980 (Caronal - Buildin!! Moratoria: this bill is the same as H.B. 2117 above. 1 B. T - n un v ti n : would amend the" one-call" or -before-you-dig" statute to increase the penalties on excavators who vioiate the provisions of the statute. H.B. 2411 fRitterl - Building Codes: would provide that the International Residential Code shall be used throughout the state but would allow a city to adopt local amend- ments to the Code. Dept. Position Last Action Committee Development SB 980 considered in lieu of 5/8/01 Fire SB 382 considered in lieu of Administration Postponed until 6/1/01 9:00 AM Budget & Research Oppose Signed by the Governor effective 9/1/01 Development Signed by the Governor effective 9/1/01 Public Works Support 5/24/01 sent to the Governor Development Support SB 365 considered in lieu of 4/23/01 H.B. 2437 f'f. Davisl - Code Enforcement Officers: would allow the state board of Development health to prescribe continuing education requirements for code enforcement officers. Signed by the Governor effective 9/1/01 S.B. 985 touncanl - Tax Abatement: would allow cities to grant tax abatements on Development personal property located on leased real property. (Note: this bill would reverse Attorney . Opinion JC-0300 which concluded that lessees of tax-exempt real property ... participate in tax abatement Unlike H.B. 1448 which is similar this bill does no uire that the leased land itself be tax-exempt.) 5/30/01 sent to the Governor Page 7 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position -~- --. S.B. 9861Duncanl - Tax Abatement: would allow cities to recover abated property Development 5/25/01 sent to the taxes when the property owner fails to create the number of new jobs specified in the Governor agreement. S.B. 1123 lArmbristerl - Taxes: would grant the Texas attorney general the exclusive Budget & Research Signed by the Governor right to bring a lawsuit to recover delinquent sales and use taxes imposed by a city; and effective 9/1/01 would repeal the Tax Code provisions that allow a city acting through Its city attorney to bring a lawsuit for collection of delinquent sales and use taxes. H.B. 2863 lFarabeel - Comoetitive Bidding: would amend the Certificates of Oblige- Finance 5/24/01 sent to the tion Act by raising the competitive bidding threshold from $15,000 to $25,000 for Governor contracts involving the issuance of certificates of obligation. H.B. 2912 lBossel - Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ITNRCC): Environmental Services 5/28/01 sent to the this bill is the THRCC "sunset" bill designed to continue the life of the agency. Among Governor other things this bill would: (1) prohibit a person licensed, certified, registered or permitted by the commission from being a commissioner, (2) require commissioners and each commission staff member who has discretionary authority over any aspect of permitting, enforcement, rulemaking or other regulatory matter pending before or within the jurisdiction of the commission to keep a written record of each contact with any person other than a commissioner or staff member regarding a regulatory matter, (3) require the commission to maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the commission; (4) require the commission to provide each complainant with the agency's complaint policies and procedures and require the commission to notify each com- plainant and each person that is the subject of a complaint quarterly to tell them the status of the complaint investigation; (5) require the commission to share complaint information with local enforcement officials and to provide training for a fee for local jnforcement officials in how to deal with complaints; (6) make the executive director's etus in contested cases discretionary based on policies to be developed by the ... ssion; (7) prohibit the executive director from rehabilitating the testimony of a witness; (8) prohibit the executive director from assisting a permit applicant in meeting its burden of proof except for a type of permit the commission has designated as quali- fying for assistance; (9) allow the public interest counsel to recommend legislative and rule changes and to employ outside technical support; (10) allow the commission to initiate an enforcement action based on evidence received from a private individual; (11) change numerous notice requirements for permits and approvals requiring more notice and more information; (12) prohibit the disputing of a fee until it has been paid In full; (13) allow the commission consistent with the general appropriations act to trans- fer fees from one activity to another activity; (14) establish components and standards for determining the compliance history of entities and permittees; (15) require develop- ment of rules to use compliance history in commission decisions on permits and en- forcement; (16) prohibit the commission from announcing an inspection unless the person to be inspected has a good compliance history; (17) prohibit an entity from participating in flexible permitting unless it has a better than average compliance his- tory; (18) require the commission to review solid waste permits every five to seven years to assess compliance history; and (19) allow the commission to certify water treatment specialists who install utility connections in residential commercial or industrial facili- ties. (Companion bill is S.B. 318.) S. B. 1710 IVan de Puttel - Tax Abatement: would eliminate the 90-day deadline that Development 5/18/01 sentto the other taxing units face when deciding whether to join in city-initiated tax abatement; and Governor would clarify that such additional tax abatements are subject to the same requirements as city tax abatements. H.B. 3178 ISollsl - Economic Develooment: wouid require the executive director of a 5/24/01 sentto the 4A or 48 corporation and either the city attorney or the city edmlnistrator to attend Governor biennial training seminars on 4A and 4B laws sponsored by Texas Department of Eco- nomic Developrnent the attorney general and the comptroller. S. B. 2011Caronal - Internet: would allow a city to provide or contract with a vendor to Finance Signed by the Governor provide access to information through the Internet; and would allow a city to collect or I 5/11/01 effective contract with a vendor to collect taxes fines fees and court costs through the Internet. immediately Last Action Committee e Page 8 State Legislation Affecting NRN (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. H.B. 3305 (Martinez-Fischer! - Elections: would: (1) require that a candidate for City Secreta!)' election must file an application for a place on 1M ballot at least 45 days belore the earliest allowable date for the beginning of early voting by personal appearance; and (2) require a city that has a deadline for filing for election that is prescribed by anQther law to adjust Its time line to comply with the 45-day time period set out above. (Companion bill Is S.B. 101B.) Position Last Action ~01 sent to the I Governor Committee H.B. 3364 (Menendez) - Prooerjy Tax~: would allow disabled persons to defer or Budget & Research abate lawsuits against them for the collection of delinquent homestead property taxes. (Note: this bill Is similarto S.B. 1542 below.) S.B. 1432 /West) - Ju~iles: would: (1) allow truancy complaints to be filed In munici- pal court; (2) allow municipal courts to hold parents and juveniles In contempt of court for failure to abide by court orders regarding school attendance; (3) allow a city council to employ a case manager for truancy cases in municipal court and apply for reimburse- ment of the costs from the criminal justice division of the governor's office; and (4) allow a law enforcement agency to take a child into custody for an offense in which a munici- pal court has jurisdiction over the child other than public intoxication as long as the child is put in a place designated as nonsecure custody. (Companion bill is S.B. 1432.) 5/24/01 senlto the Governor Municipal Court 5/30/01 sent to the Governor H.B. ¡!603 tcaoelol- Police/Fire Civil Service: would arnend Chapter 143 of the local .G ..ment Code (relating to cities that have adopted pOlice and/orfire civil service) to . that if a person's line of duty illness or injury leave is not esiended after one year rson may retire on pension until able to return. (This bill is 1M same as H.B. 2025.) S.B. 1458 (Duncan) - Electronic Government Pro¡¡tam Management: would: (1) create an electronic government program management office to guide promote and facilitate 1M implementation of electronic government projects; (2) allow the General Sell/ices Commission to contract for the use of a consolidatoo telecommunications system with a collaborative community computer network in which one or more political subdivisions participate; and (3) allow the formation of an advanced electronic procure. ment system over the Internet called "Tex-Mall" in which state agencies and local governments could procure goods and services. S.B. 1759 (Armbrister! - City Utillti~ and Bonds: would: (1) permit a city over 100,000 in population as opposed to 1.2 million or more as is current law to sell a natural gas utility without holding an election; (2) pennit citi~ over 50,000 to pledge city sal~ tax~ to pay certain certifìcat~ of obligation; (3) authorize issuers of public securitl~ including citi~ to make private sai~ of securitl~; (4) permit issuers of securities to establish certain terms of the sal~ of their securities; (5) establish that a single meeting of a governing body including a city council is s\lfficient to call for the election for or to authorize the issuance of securities such as bQnds and stipulate that this provision would supercede any stricter city charter requirement; (6) require that registrars of public securities must keep their registty records In the state only at the request of the issuing entity; (7) provide Issuers of public debt more flexibility In issuing refunding bonds; (8) permit issuers of refunding bonds to deposit repayment Ionds with a trust company or commerclai bank; (9) clarify that sports and community venul;! proJ- ects are eligible to Issue certain public debt; and (10) authorize governing bodies to Issue securities to finance interest rate locks and Interest rate hedging agreements. (Note: this bill Is similar to H.B. 1914.) e Information Sell/ices 5/30/01 senlto the Governor Finance 5/24/01 senlto the Governor Page 9 " e Present: e Absent: 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 - MAY 29, 2001 - 5:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Larry Koonce John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Tom Shockley Terry Kinzie Andy Jones Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Attorney Assistant to the City Manager Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Development Communications Director Police Chief Information Services Director Fire Chief Randy Shiflet Alicia Richardson Deputy City Manager Assistant City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 9 - PZ 2001-06 - Councilman NAN FROM REGULAR Trevino questioned the amount of existing MAY 29, 2001 CITY acreage owned by Huggins Honda and what COUNCIL would cause the requirement of a an override AGENDA vote of the Council. Staff advised that the Dealership owned 6 acres. A petition consisting of 20 percent of the immediately surrounding property owners would require an override vote e of the Council. Staff advised that a number of letters of opposition and petition were received but the 20% requirement was not met. .' e Pre Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 2 Agenda Item 6e - PAY 2001-001 - NAN Councilwoman Johnson questioned the cost overrun of the project. Mr. Curtis advised that the bids were higher than originally estimated. The projects were estimated and submitted in the 90's. Several factors have contributed to the higher construction costs - i.e., original costs estimated in early 90's and were not updated until recently, inflation and scope of project changed by TxDOT. Staff advised that the City did anticipate the increased cost and requested $350,000 additional funding from the Regional Transportation Council, which has been approved. Staff advised that additional updated estimates have been prepared for the project and additional funding has been requested. Mayor Scoma expressed concern with the removal of the old service station at Glenview and Rufe Snow. Staff advised that a e requirement of federal funding is to define the scope of the project. At the time the project was defined, the service station was a working station. The City will not be able to initiate plans to remove the station until TxDOT completes the project. Agenda Item No.7 - GN 2001-043 - The City NAN Manager was asked to give background information on the tabling of this item at a previous Council meeting. Mr. Cunningham advised that the Park Facilities Development Corporation Board would be meeting at 6:45 p.m. to review the sale and make a recommendation to the Council and the Council would be acting on the item during the regular Council meeting. Mr. Cunningham advised that it had been economically feasible to sell the bonds earlier in the day and the special meeting scheduled for May 31 would not be necessary. Mr. Cunningham explained that previously the market conditions were not favorable enough for e the refunding of the park development bonds. The City delayed the sale of the park bonds waiting for market conditions to change. The Financial Advisors will report on the market conditions and resulting savings to the City during the regular Council meeting. e Pre Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 3 IR 2001-074 Mr. Pitstick explained that Direct Development is J. PISTICK REVIEW REQUEST working to develop the property on the BY DIRECT southwest corner of Mid Cities and Davis DEVELOPMENT Boulevard. They are working with a grocery TO ALLOW anchor (Kroger) for the site. Kroger needs a LIMITED (LEFT median opening in Mid Cities between Davis TURN ONL Y) and Smithfield Road for left turn traffic going MEDIAN OPENING west on Mid-Cities past Davis Boulevard. The IN MID CITIES location does not meet current criteria for a BOULEVARD median opening. Council was advised that BETWEEN Direct Development was asking for a consensus SMITHFIELD for the approval of the median opening so they ROAD AND DAVIS can move forward with development of project. BOULEVARD Mr. David Watson, principal with Direct Development, explained their need for the median opening and addressed the impact their development will have on traffic. Mr. Watson outlined the improvements they are proposing: · Dedication of right-of-way for dual left turn e lanes on Mid-Cities Boulevard · Creation of dedicated right turn lane on Mid Cities Boulevard at Davis Boulevard intersection · Creation of third through lane for eastbound traffic on Mid-Cities Boulevard · Removal of third curb cut on Davis Boulevard · Dedication of right-of-way for expansion of Davis Boulevard · Dedication of right of way for expansion of Smithfield Road · Construction of Smithfield Road realignment at Bridge Street · Dedication of right-of-way for realignment of Smithfield Road. The Council discussed the proposed improvements and the impact the median opening would have on traffic. Staff and Mr. Watson responded to questions from the Council. The Mayor asked for Council e consensus on the general approval of the median opening on Mid Cities Boulevard so the developer can proceed with negotiations with Kroger, site plans and platting of the property. The general consensus of the Council was for ,. e Pre Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 4 the developer to move forward with plans for the development of the project and bring back plans to the Council, and favorable consideration for a median break as requested on Mid-Cities. (Councilmembers Trevino, Metts and Johnson did not favor median break; Councilmembers Tolbert, Whitson and Mitchell believed the median break would be all right; Councilman Welch said either would be all right.) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 5:48 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for: 1) Consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for Buckingham et al vs. NRH; 2) Deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.052 for land acquisition for Fire Service; and 3) Personnel Matters as authorized by Government Code §551.074 for Fire Service personnel. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:36 p.m. ATTEST: Charles Scoma - Mayor Patricia Hutson - City Secretary e , .. e e e 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 - MAY 29,2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell called the meeting to order May 29,2001 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Absent: Charles Scoma Mayor Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Junior Girl Scout Troop #1202 led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Junior Girl Scout Troop #1202 led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Patsy Tucker presented certificates to the following yard of the month recipients: e e City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 2 Jim & Midge Seaver, 6625 Briley; Mark & Cindy Foster, 6829 Briley; Gayle & Charles Woods, 6524 Riviera; David & Bonnie Brown, 5741 Acapulco; Abbie Williams, 5001 Wyoming; Jim & Christine Davis, 7509 Steward Lane; Bob Gammons, 8317 Thorncrest Court; Ken & Jackie Clontz, 7500 Ridgeway Avenue; and Gary & Leann Moore, 8821 Trailsedge Drive. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED e A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2001 C. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2001 D. GN 001-055 - APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-037 E. PAY 2001-001 - APPROVE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $498,160.91 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE/GLENVIEW DRIVE INTERSECTION PROJECT Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. GN 2001-043 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $7,225,000 IN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2001 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-034 (TABLED AT THE 4/23/01 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED e City Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 3 Finance Director Larry Koonce summarized item for Council. Mr. Koonce advised the true interest cost was 4.547 percent on the bonds. The refunded bonds when sold in 1992 and 1995 had interest rates ranging from 5.75 percent to 6.125 percent. The net present value benefit of 4.46 percent was realized with total dollar savings in terms of interest over the next twelve years for the Park Corporation as $463,000. Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest Company, recommended that the bonds be awarded to the group led by Southwest Securities/Dain Rauscher at a rate of 4.547 percent. Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Resolution No. 2001-034 approving Resolution No. FDC 2001-01 of the North Richland Hills Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation authorizing the issuance and sale of its "Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of $7,305,000 at a true interest cost rate of 4.5473803 percent. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. e 8. PZ 2001-05 - CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR A WALGREEN'S PHARMACY IN A C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED BY LAWRENCE CATES & ASSOCIATES ON LOT 3R, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD CORNERS ADDITION AT 6350 DAVIS BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pitstick advised Council staff had the following comments concerning the proposed site plan. Public Works: 1. The right in-right/right-out approach and sidewalk locations will be subject to staff approval. The current configuration does not match the latest plans submitted by Washington & Associates. Planning: 1. A minimum 8" of masonry materials are required on all sides of the monument sign message board, which applicant has agreed. 2. A replat of the site is necessary and will need to be approved and filed with the county prior to permits being issued for this project. e The Council asked questions and discussed the right-in/right-out approach on Davis Boulevard, the sidewalk locations, and the shared access on Mid-Cities Boulevard. e City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Brian Burger, representing Lawrence Cates & Associates, was present to answer questions from Council. Councilman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2001-05 subject to comments from the Public Works and Planning departments. Councilman David Whitson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. PZ 2001-06 - APPEAL REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY JAMES MICHAEL WILSON ON LOT 20, BLOCK 5, RICH LAND TERRACE ADDITION AT 4705 SUSAN LEE LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2554 (DENIED AT THE 5/10/01 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING) POSTPONED e Mr. Rick Gremillion, representing Huggins Honda, spoke on behalf of Mr. Huggins. Mr. Gremillion requested Council to approve the rezoning of Lot 20, Block 5 Richland Terrace Addition. Council was advised that the dealership had lost considerable frontage due to the expansion of 820 and that the State planned to acquire additional right of way from the dealership. Mr. Gremillion explained that the dealership needed additional frontage and planned to move the existing screening wall from the south property line to the north property line. Mr. Gremillion addressed the variances being requested by the dealership and their plans for landscaping. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pitstick gave the City Secretary two additional letters of opposition - Mary and Starline Autrey, 4800 Susan Lee Lane and Diana Jones, 4820 Susan Lee Lane. The Council discussed other surrounding property owned by Mr. Huggins. Some members of the Council questioned the Dealership's overall plan for acquiring additional property. Several members of the Council expressed interest in postponing item and requesting Mr. Huggins submit a conceptual development plan for future expansion of the dealership. The plan would incorporate the additional neighborhood land area he planned to acquire and also landscaping and other city ordinance development standards he would need to meet. e Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell asked Mr. Gremillion if he would like to pursue the request tonight or postpone to a later date. e City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 5 Mr. Gremillion advised that he would like to continue with the request. Mr. James Wilson, property owner at 4705 Susan Lee Lane and applicant, clarified for the Council the surrounding property that he had knowledge of that Mr. Huggins had either already purchased or did not currently own. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, Engineer for Huggins Honda, addressed the land that the highway department had already acquired from the dealership and the additional right of way the highway department planned to acquire. Mr. Hedgecoth explained the parking, lighting, screening and other proposed improvements to Lot 20. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the item to come forward. The following appeared and spoke in opposition to the zoning request: e Johnnie Latham, 4824 Susan Lee Lane Michael Bosley, 4820 Nancy Lane Starline Autrey, 4800 Susan Lee Lane Linda Graham, 4805 Nancy Lane Charles Hanes, 4812 Susan Lee Lane The following did not wish to speak but requested that their opposition be entered into record: Ellen Tijerina, 4821 Susan Lee Lane Floyd Gales, 4904 Susan Lee Lane Steve Hediger, 4825 Susan Lee Lane Marci Foley, 4816 Susan Lee Lane Elisa Hediger, 4825 Susan Lee Lane William Madsack, 4801 Nancy Lane Johnnyn Brackett, 4800 Nancy Lane William Tiroff, 4709 Nancy Lane Shirley Tiroff, 4709 Nancy Lane Gilberto Tijerina, 4817 Susan Lee Lane Maria Tijerina, 4817 Susan Lee Lane Kim Thomas, 4824 Nancy Lane Betty Trussell, 4808 Susan Lee Lane Sherry Latham, 4824 Susan Lee Lane e There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell closed the public hearing. e e City Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 6 Councilman Welch moved to approve PZ 2001-06, Ordinance No. 2554. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Trevino moved to postpone item for 120 days pending Mr. Huggins submittal of how he proposes Planned Development of what ever section of Susan Lee and Nancy Lane that he wants to acquire, including buffers, land and any ordinances he needs to meet. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Several members of the Council expressed their thoughts on the proposed motion and the comments made by the citizens in opposition. Motion to postpone carried 5-1 with Councilmen Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilman Lyle Welch voting against. e 10. SRC 2001-01 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VARIANCES TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2374, SPECIFICALLY TO SUBSECTION 13.C.1a, AND 13.C.1e REGARDING THE PERMIT PERIOD, AND SIZE OF NEW TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT SIGNS FOR THREE SIGNS ADDRESSED AS THE 6200 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, THE 9100 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY, AND THE 8500 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Dan Quinto, representing the Home Town Richland Hills Development, discussed his request for three temporary development signs and two variances. Signs and variances requested are as follows: · Sign A: A 288 square foot, on-premise development sign for 3 years or when the residential lots are 90% developed, whichever occurs first. The sign will be located in the 6200 block of Davis Boulevard. Text will be limited to 100 square feet. · Sign B: A 288 square foot, off-premise development sign for 5 years. The sign will be located in the 9100 block of Grapevine Highway. The sign will also be used for advertising the entire development with an emphasis on the retail tenants, which will join the project over time in the commercial areas of the development. · e e City Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 7 · Sign C: A 100 square foot, on-premise development sign for a period of 1 year or when the residential lots are 90% developed, whichever occurs first. The sign will be located in the 8500 block of Mid-Cities Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman David Whitson to approve SRC 2001-01. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2001-056 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 2 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to appoint Ms. Robin Eddins to Place 2 on the Park and Recreation Board, term expiring 6/30/2001. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 2001-057 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 1 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Councilman Trevino moved to appoint Councilman Whitson to Place 1 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, term expiring 5/1/2002. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2001-058 -APPROVAL OF FIRE SERVICES ANALYSIS APPROVED The City Manager briefed the Council on the background of the Fire Services Analysis e conducted by Mr. Bill Evans, Bershire Advisors, Inc.. e City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 8 Mr. Bill Evans, presented his Fire Analysis Report and the highlights of the report. Mr. Evans recommendations included the elimination of a fifth station and the location of two existing fire stations, addition in staffing, change in emergency medical dispatch policy, relocation of reserve ambulances, discontinuance of one of the three assistance chief positions, stipend for ambulance crew, and leadership training. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Evans advised that the elimination of the fifth station and relocation would provide equipment and maintenance savings as well as savings in capital improvements. Mr. Evans explained his reasoning for the stipend and the change in emergency medical services. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 2001-058, accepting the Fire Services Analysis Report and authorizing City Staff to proceed with implementation. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. A.) CITIZENS PRESENTATION e None. e B.) INFORMATION AND REPORTS · Summer Reading Program begins at the NRH Library. Call 817-427-6800 for details. · Summer Camp NRH Session 1 begins at the Recreation Center. Call 817-427-6600 for more details. · June 8-9; City Council and Goal Setting Work Session · June 8-10; NRH Junior Open Tennis Tournament, Richland Tennis Center. Call 817-427-6680 for more information. e e - 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 9:07 pm. ATTEST: City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 9 Russell Mitchell - Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Hutson - City Secretary · .. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 6/11/01 Subject: Award of Bid for Traffic Siqnalization Improvements at S.H. 26 and Walker Boulevard to Roadway Solutions In the Amount of $84,922.35 Agenda Number: PW 2001-011 This project consists of installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of S.H. 26 and Walker Boulevard. Currently no signal exists at that intersection. This project will be funded 100% by the developer. However, since the improvements are located in TxDOT Right-of-Way, TxDOT required the City to bid the project for the developer. Bids were received on May 21,2001. Only two contractors submitted bids for this project. The low bids are shown below. Wooden poles will be used initially for the traffic signals. Steel poles will be ordered immediately. When the steel poles arrive (approximately 6 to 8 months), the wooden poles will be replaced with the steel poles. The developer has indicated in writing that the City would not be responsible for any cost. In addition, the developer has indicated that the wooden poles will be replaced with steel poles as early as reasonably possible. Recommendation: To award bid for Traffic Signal Improvements at S.H. 26 and Walker Boulevard to Roadway Solutions in the amount of $84,922.35. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds ÄvallaDle -~ JlA:t ç r;~*9 epartment Head Signature Finance Director ... Page 1 of _ Carter==Burgess . 7950 Elmbrook Drive Dallas, Texas 75247-4925 Phone: 214.6380145 Fax 1: 214.638.5632 Fax 2: 2146380447 www.c-b.com , May 29,2001 Mr. Mike Curtis City North Rich/and Hills City Hall North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 RE: Traffic Signal Construction at SH 26 and Walker Boulevard In processing the received bids for the above project. the results are as follows: 1. Roadway Solutions - 584,922.35 2. Durable Specialties - 5106,300.00 Therefore, it is our recommendation that the bid be awarded to the low bidder - Roadway Solutions. We have worked with this contractor and feel that they are very capable and will successfully complete this project within the required specifications and schedule. . Sincerely, CARTER & BURGESS, INC. éff~ Project Manager .,- . Carter & Burgess, Inc. Carter & Burgess Architects/Englneers, Inc. 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The Owner understands and agrees that the wood poles are only temporary and have been approved subject to the Owner replacing the wood poles with metal strain poles as soon as possible. Upon approval of all design drawings, Owner will order metal strain poles from an approved TXDOT supplier. The metal strain poles will be installed within a reasonable time after they have been delivered to the site. We also discussed funding. Northeast Crossing, L. P. will pay 100% of the costs associated with the traffic signal and the associated improvements including the widening of Grapevine Highway to create an additional traffic lane and all re-striping to accommodate the signal and additional traffic lane. Sincerely, Northeast Crossing, L. P., By: Northeast Crossing Genpar, L. P. General Partner By: Trademark Retail, Inc. ~ Ted . Gupton Vice President ~ By: o ~·©t-~W JUN 0 Ö Z001 NRH Public Works www.tdmk.com . '<'" ; '.. ,'0:" '~">'" . ' , ,. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 6/11/01 Subject: Recommend Award of Bid for the 26th year CDBG Project! Agenda Number: PW 2001-012 Susan Lee Lane Street Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $288,287.65 The City Council passed Resolution No. 2000-11 on February 28,2000, which identified Susan Lee Lane Street Improvements as the 26th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. In coordination with Tarrant County, staff has had this project designed, reviewed, and approved for bidding. The bids were taken on May 23,2001. The low bidders are shown below. Bidder Stabile & Winn, Inc. McClendon Construction SYB Construction Co., Inc. TMD & Associates Ed A. Wilson, Inc. SRO General Contractin Alternate #1 No Sidewalks 6" HMAC old standard No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 242,165.00 $ 285,470.70 $ 283,309,20 Alternate #2 No Sidewalks 5" Concrete new standard $261,117.65 $ 258,067.50 $ 269,045.70 $ 358,020.80 $ 297,625.70 $ 310,831.40 The bid prices include the reconstruction of Susan Lee Lane from I.H. 820 to Maplewood Avenue. The prices above do not include sidewalks. The construction budget for this section of Susan Lee Lane is $265,000. This amount was established using the City's old HMAC standards and no sidewalks. As shown from the above bids, three bids were lower than the budget. Two of the bids were based on using concrete with no sidewalks, and one bid was based on using the City's old HMAC standard with no sidewalks. The table below indicates the three lowest bidders with the cost of sidewalks included. Bidder Stabile & Winn, Inc. McClendon Const. 5" Concrete Pavement New Standard) Pavin Cost Sidewalk Cost Total incl. sidewalks) $ 261,117.65 $ 27,170.00 $ 288,287.65 $ 258,067.50 $ 35,321.00 $ 293,388.50 6" HMAC Pavement Old Standard) $ 242,165.00 $ 31,517.20 $273,682.20 TMD & Associates Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) Operating Budget Other JlA;L ed' # Óepartment Head Signature Account Number Sufficient Funds ÄvallaDle Finance Director Budget Director Page 1 of _ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . As shown, adding the sidewalks causes all three bids to go over the budgeted amount. The 6" HMAC pavement with sidewalks is $8,682.20 over budget and the concrete pavement with sidewalks is $23,287.65 over budget. There are sufficient funds available in the City's COSG allotment to include sidewalks with this section of Susan Lee Lane. The insufficient funds could occur next year when the next section of Susan Lee Lane is constructed. The more COSG grant money spent now results in less money available for next year's project. Huggins Honda has indicated to the City that the Loop 820 Widening Project is causing them to investigate the possibility of expanding the dealership north. Staff is currently having discussions with representatives of Huggins Honda concerning their exact plan. As soon as the northern limit of the expansion plan is known, staff will coordinate with Huggins Honda and Tarrant County concerning the length of street reconstructed. A change order will be brought to Council to reduce the length of street reconstructed, if necessary. Key points related to the bids: ~ Susan Lee Lane is classified as a collector and constructing it to the City's current standards (concrete) will allow the street to last longer. ~ The sidewalk bid of $27,170 from the low concrete bidder (Stabile & Winn, Inc.) is a reasonable price. After considering the bids and the "key points", staff is recommending Susan Lee Lane be constructed with concrete pavement and sidewalks. Recommendation: To recommend Tarrant County award the contract to Stabile & Winn, Inc. to construct Susan Lee Lane with concrete pavement and sidewalks in the amount of $288,287.65 for a period of 120 calendar days. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page_of _ . . . .~ r~~f:}l.~u~"£f. ~~~Ar~t!~!!!T~ May 31, 2001 Mr. Mike Curtis, P.E. City of North Richland Hills P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609 RE: CDBG - 26 th Year Project Susan Lee Lane Street Improvements City of North Richland Hills/Tarrant County TNP# TAR00236 Dear Mike: On May 23, 2001 bids were received for the above referenced project. A total of six bids were received as follows: Stabile & Winn, Inc. McClendon Construction SYB Construction Co., Inc. TMD & Associates Ed A. Wilson, Inc. SRO General Contracting BASE BID #1 HMAC PAVEMENT NO BID NO BID NOBID $273,682.20 $331,659.70 $329,498.20 BASE BID #2 CONCRETE PAVEMENT $288,287.65 $293,388.50 $305,236.14 $388,451.20 $343,814.70 $357,020.40 We have evaluated the low bid and found it to be complete and responsive. Based upon previous experience with this contractor on projects of similar scope and size, I recommend that the City of North Richland Hills make the recommendation to Tarrant County to award the construction contract for Susan Lee Lane Street Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. for the base bid #2 amount of $288,287.65. With base bid #2, Susan Lee Lane will be constructed with concrete pavement. This sum includes $27,170.00 for sidewalk construction. The project can be constructed without sidewalk if the city desires by recommending award of base bid #2 with deductive alternate D applied for a total amount of $261,117.65. A sum of $367,053.65 is available for construction of this project. All remaining funds will carry over to the 27th year CDBG project A complete bid tabulation is attached for your use. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call. ©~ù~~ T1;)D~ Greg D. Saunders, P.E. Yours Very Truly, JUN 0 1 Z001 NRH Public Works GDS enclosure cc: Don Day - Tarrant County Community Development 1100 MACON STREET FORT WORTH. TEXAS 76102 (817) 336-5773 FAX (817) 336-2813 t- o:: o D. W 0:: Z o ¡::: ~ ..J :J m ~ t- e - (]) (]) ~ gJû5 J: ài "tJ o~ C ~o L: (]) (.) (]) ër:...J L: C t ~ o :J Z(/) ¡:":z zo ~~ ü¡ÿ ü (/) w o (.) Z (f) Z ~ 0::: WI/) D.. o m Z ~ « C) :iè5 «C) z:æ: W ¡:: ~ .,J C) ;:) ~~ ... (.) C o :-=- (.) :J ~ - VJ C o (.) 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Public Works (see attached memo): · This project will involve Corps of Engineers authorization including certain conditions for approval. The Public Works Department has no record of these conditions having been met; · Signed easements for off-site sanitary sewer mains and drainage improvements were requested prior to forwarding this plat to P&Z. These signed easements have not been received; · A Channel Maintenance Agreement and a Homeowners Association Agreement responsible for maintenance of the channel were requested prior to the current plat submittal. Neither agreement has been submitted to staff for review; · The proposed driveway approach on Lot 40 does not meet the City's spacing requirement. A site plan and Traffic Impact Analysis have not been submitted to staff for review; · The developer has dedicated a 200' wide strip of land from Precinct Line Road to the western city limit line. The applicant has requested a waiver of escrow and construction requirements for their portion of North Tarrant Parkway (the Planning and Zoning Commission supports this waiver). Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget _ ) Other ~ ~<>f2~ Department Head Signature Account Number Sufficient Funds Available PS 2000-11 Forest Glenn East Page 1 of 2 ._.,~~:.._. ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Comprehensive Land Use Plan · The northern portion of the plat is shown as open space on the Comprehensive Plan. This area is a tributary of Little Bear Creek. It is shown as a portion of single family lots on the plat and is to be dedicated as a 50' wide drainage easement. The Little Bear Creek Committee supports the removal of the open space designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Other: · This final plat was submitted on March 3, 2000 and is therefore not under the requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. · The plat is exempt from the parkland dedication ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on April 12, 2001, recommended by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve PZ 2000-11 subject to meeting the staff engineering comments before taking the plat to the City Council for consideration. The commission agreed that the escrow money for North Tarrant Parkway should be waived. The applicant originally requested that this plat be placed on the May 14, 2001 City Council Agenda for consideration. As a result of unresolved issues (as noted) and the Commission's vote to resolve these issues prior to placing the plat on the Council's agenda, the plat is not ready for consideration. The 30-day rule for plat approval begins once the Planning and Zoning Commission has made a recommendation for approval. The 30-day clock on this plat would have ended on May 12th, however, the applicant submitted a written request to place the plat on the May 14th City Council Agenda. Any additional postponement will require an additional written request from the a~plicant or the plat would be automatically approved based on inaction. At the May 141 City Council meeting a letter was received requesting that Forest Glen East be placed on the June 11, 2001 meeting. Staff has since received a new letter requesting that this item be postponed until the June 25, 2001 City Council meeting. To postpone PS 2000-11 Final Plat of Forest Glenn East, Phase I to the June 25,2001 City Council meeting due to the request for extension of the 30-day rule for plat approvals and concerns over not having Corps of Engineers approval for designation of flood plain preservation areas. """J"'V ,.."", ,a,"" A "-r,,,,, a' ,-rr=.. ~.. . . . ,. Owen D. Long and Associates, Inc. CONSULTING ENGINEERS June 1, 2001 Mis Cathy Horton Zoning Administor City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Re: PS 2000-11 Final Plat Forest Glenn East Addition Phase I Dear Cathy; Please remove our Final Plat afForest Glenn East Addition, Phase I ftom the city council agenda of June 11,2001 and reschedule the Final Plat afForest Glenn East Addition Phase I for approval on the city council agenda of June 25, 2001. If you have any questions please give me a call. Sincerely, ~J fJ 4 Mark D. Long, P.E. MDL/cfs cc: John W. Barfield 1615 Precinct Line Road - Suite 106/ Hurst, Texas 76054/ Phone (817) 281-8121 - Fax (817) 281-4934 <D / ~ ~ ~ G .... .... CJ... ~ i ~ i ~ j e" < ~ ~ ~ < ð ~ >- ~ ~ Q. ~ ~ ~ 1""' . ~ U f!! .. N .. NN i 'N ~ .... .. .. Ü .. = .. : : .. , - ·2 0 . - Z ~ " ~ :5 .. (¡) ---~ : u u ro . ii ......W .. : ...... ... .. C = . I .. 0 0 C z o QJ 0- 't'_ .:> NC) I - (/) I/) ¡ a.. QJ ... -~"~ 0 ú1~~ u.. ~~ \::"" ~ ~ ~ ;? ~ '- -<$ ~ ~ e" < . ·""""""""""""""':'~·'r'·'·:""········:H . .. H.ï \1. \ l \. II . J ' . Ii 0 \ ~ III HO ~ .~ ! !! .þ "1 r-, · · · .... City Council Minutes May 14, 2001 Page 7 . 10. PS 2001-13 - CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 22-24, BLOCK 6, GLENANN ADDITION REQUESTED BY THOMAS H. SMITH ON 1.91 ACRES OF LAND LOCA TED AT 6825 SIMMONS ROAD APPROVED Mr. Owen Douglas Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Suite 106, Hurst, representing applicant was available to answer questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat with the requirement of a sidewalk. Councilman Trevino moved to approve PS 2001-13 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the requirement for a sidewalk covenant. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PS 2001-11 - CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION PHASE 1 REQUESTED BY DOUG LONG ON 43.63 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY TABLED Mayor Scoma advised Council the applicant Mr. Doug Long has submitted a letter requesting an extension to be considered by Council. This extension would be no later than June 11, 2001. Councilwoman Johnson moved to table PS 2001-11 and extend item until June 11, 2001. Mayor Scoma suggested that Councilwoman Johnson amend her motion to say no later than June 11, 2001. Councilwoman Johnson amended her motion to table and extend no later than June 11, 2001. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to table carried 7-0. . NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 11. PS 2001-11 Consider the Final Plat of Forest Glenn East Tabled Addition Phase I requested by Doug Long on 7-0, and extend item to no 43.63 acres of land located in the 8500 Block later than June 11, 2001. of North Tarrant Parkway 12. LRC 2001-01 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Approved Scott Kunkle for a Variance to the Landscaping 7-0, the landscape in Ordinance No. 2375, on Lot 2, Block 1 Kunkle place due to the hardship Addition. Located at the 7700 Block of Mid- explained by Mr. Kunkle. Cities Boulevard 13. GN 2001-051 Public Hearing to consider the Update to the Approved 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and 7 -0, with the following Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2553 stipulations: (1) the property on the Northwest corner of North Tarrant and Davis Boulevard being a neighborhood services; (2) Mr. Pruitt's property changed to retail; (3) Mr. Wang's property be neighborhood services from Davis Boulevard (fronting Hightower) back 500 feet; and (4) the four lots and tract (WD Jennings Company) north of Winn Dixie be retail. 14. GN 2001-052 Appointments to Naming Committee Approved 7 -0, to appoint Councilman Metts, Councilman Tolbert, and Councilman Trevino to the Naming Committee. Approving Membership in a Political Approved 15. GN2001-053 Subdivision Corporation for Electric Aggregation - Resolution No. 2001-036 7-0 . . 5/14/01 City Council Agenda - Approved Page 5 of 4 NRH Public Works / Administration .CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . . May 4, 2001 MEMO TO: Dave Green, Planner FROM: Julia W. Skare, Senior Staff Engineer SUBJECT: FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION, PHASE I, PS2000-11 Planning and Zoning (P & Z) recommendation to City Council stated, "The staff engineering comments should be met before taking the plat forward to the City Council". The following items were included in the staff comments to P & Z and have not been met. CORP OF ENGINEERS (CaE) The memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this plat included the following item: "The Corp of Engineers letter dated December 18, 2000 indicates"... this project will involve activities subject to the requirements of Section 404. Therefore, it will require Department of the Army authorization. IJ It also states, "We have determined that this project is authorized by nationwide permit 39 for Residential, Commercial and Institutional Developments." It goes on to list conditions. Public Works records do not indicate these conditions have been met. This will need to be resolved with the next submittal." Public Works has received a copy of a letter from Mr. Keith Bradley to the Corp of Engineers requesting modifications to the conditions in the December 18 letter. Public Works has not received a response from the Corp indicating acceptance to these revised conditions. OFFSITE EASEMENTS The plans proposed offsite sanitary sewer mains and drainage improvements. Signed easements were requested prior to forwarding the plat to P & Z. The signed easements have not been provided to Public Works. CHANNEL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT The memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this plat included the following item: The signed channel maintenance agreement needs to be included with the next submittal. The Homeowners Association Agreement also needs to be included. The Agreement should include, but not limited to: By-Laws, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Articles of Incorporation. The maintenance of the channel "drainage easement" should be clearly indicated. The agreements have not been provided. The following items were also included in the P & Z recommendation. DRIVEWAY APPROACHES The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a right in-right out approach on Lot 40, maximum of 75 feet from the west property line to P.O. Box 820609' North Rich/and Hills. Texas' 76182-0609 7301 Northeast Loop 820 . 817-427-6400 . FAX 817-427-6404 · · · ~ Forest Glenn East Addition, Phase 1 Page 2 of 2 May 4, 2001 the center of the approach. This approach does not meet the City's spacing criteria of 500 feet. A site plan and Traffic Impact Analysis have not been submitted to staff for review. The proposed residential streets accessing to North Tarrant Parkway were approved during the preliminary plat application in 1999. NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY The memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this plat included the following item: "Normally, the developer is responsible for constructing one half of the proposed street. However, staff will inform P & Z Commission that the developer dedicated a 200 feet wide strip of land from Precinct Line Road to the 'Nestem City limit line of North Richland Hills.· The applicant has requested a waiver of the escrow and construction requirement for their portion of the street. The Planning and Zoning Commission is in support of the developers request. .. J JWS/pwm2001-061 cc: Mike Curtis, P. E., Public Works Director · · · Ow.n D Lon,&Associ~t.s 817 2814934 p.el Owen D. Long and Associates, Inc. CONSULTING ENGINEERS May 14.2001 MIs Cathy Horton Zoning Administor City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Re: PS 2000- 11 Final Plat Forest Glenn East Addition Phasel Dear Cathy; Please remove our Final Plat of Forest GleIUl East Addition, Phase I from the city council agenda of May 14,2001 and reschedule the Final Plat of Forest Glenn East Addition Phase I for approval on the city council agenda of June 11, 2001 or the next regular scheduled meeting after the ) 1 th if no meeting is to be held on that date. We wil1 have additional copies of the plat for your next meeting ìfneeded. If YOll have any questions please give me a call. i:k~ Mark D. Long, P.E. ~ MDL/cfs cc: John W. Barfield 1615 Precinct Line Road - Suite 106/ Hunt, Texas 76054/ Phonc (817) 281·8121 . FD~ (817) 281-4934 · · · OW_" D LO"9&AsSOGid~_s 817 28149~4 P.e1 Owen D. Long and Associates, Inc. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Mis Cathy Horton Zoning Administrator City of North Richland Hills 730 I Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Dear Cathy; April 13,2001 Re: PS 2000-11 Final Plat Forest Glenn East Addition Phase! Please place our Final Plat of Forest GleM East Addition Phase I for approval on the city council agenda of~ay 14, 2001. We will have the copies of the plat to you next week. If you have any questions please give me a call. Sincerely, ~Ð Mark D. Long, P.E. 4 1615 Precinct Line Road. Suite 106 / Hurst~ Texas 76054/ Phone (817) 281-8121 - Fax (817) 281-4934 · I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS e Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 6/11/01 Subject: Appointment to Place 4 on the Beautification Commission Agenda Number: GN 2001-059 Currently Place 4 on the Beautification Commission is vacant. Councilwoman Johnson is nominating Ms. Monique Hester, term expiring June 30, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: To consider the appointment of Ms. Monique Hester to Place 4 on the Beautification Commission, term expiring 6/30/2002. e Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) ~erating Budget Wfher Account Number Sufficient Funds ÄvallaDle Finance Director (?~litd&~ Department Head Signature Page 1 of 1_ , ,I Man aC1 e me n t ,-11~lïl'iU 11.1 "-I..\J ~ ID:Sl"7-21S-6921 .1..,. 'w'. ~.....: -..,..,..., F_:;'E ) 3 ' 01 11:11 ~o.OOl P.02 / BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE APPLICATION Ø am !nter.ated In ..""II"IQ on (chook ono or more) [iiC'iLr.lfCltlon ~ 0 Qlpltal Improlitmlnt AdvliOry :omm'ttet o Plannfng 6. ZOning Commission o ~ d Adjumlert DUd of Appeal. . 00l1li SetYIœ CQmm¡1fM CJ Ubr¡ry Board n Tcnn Cowt Ait./l1InI'V RcIIIra n Town Hall rM'\l'nltlM _ Oble Tl!Ievlllon Ioird o Park ~ R.ecm~on lJoard .....' IVIemÞ.,.ahlþ.. organÎzstIona and prtllVious exO.rlenC'.e on cit)i commllglona fl¡A ~ :~,.-- .-.: ....~. Why do you want, to ..rv. on a boafd/oommlS6ion (, City 8ecretary'1\ Office POBox 820609 . North Richllnd Hilla! TX 7'6182-0809 (817) 427-8062 Fa" t17) 421-6010 ©læD~I§fi\ FEB 1 4 2001 ~J Return completed form to: 1 '\'.. ~\.. I '" " , , ,'" ,ry..... ~". .. .~",., c '" CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 6/11/2001 Subject: Appointments to Temporary Technical Code Review Agenda Number: GN 2001-060 Committee SUMMARY: The City of North Richland Hills is in need of updating Building Codes. Currently the City is under the 1991 version of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Fire Code. Traditionally, staff has presented the adoption of the model codes along with any local amendments to the City Council. Following a briefing made to City Council on April 23, it was the Councils' consensus to proceed with a Temporary Technical Code Review Committee and bring back proposed committee members for appointments. Staff is recommending the City Council consider appointing a seven member Temporary Technical Code Review Committee to work with the Building Official and Fire Marshal to make recommendations for major code updates involving matters concerning Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire. Staff would recommend the following Board makeup: 1. Commercial General Contractor 2. Residential General Contractor 3. Plumbing Contractor (Master Plumber) 4. Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician) 5. Mechanical Contractor or Engineer 6. Registered Architect 7. Fire Protection Specialist/Engineer The Temporary Technical Code Review Committee would serve as a temporary committee over a 3 to 4 month period and bring forward recommendations for adopting the following codes: 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1998 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. Because of the technical nature of the building codes, it is necessary to appoint experienced and educated professionals. It would be ideal for all members to be citizens of North Richland Hills, however language in the model codes does not require local citizenship. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other =.ø ,~ck2~ Account Number Sufficient Funds A vadable Department Head Signature Finance Director Temporary Technical Code Review Committee Page 1 of2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the following persons be appointed to the Temporary Technical Code Review Committee to meet with the Building Official and Fire Marshal over the next 120 days and bring forward recommendations for adopting updated versions of the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Codes. 1 . Mark Alexander-Commercial General Contractor lives in Hurst, works for KB Alexander in Haltom City - (817) 788-9533 2. Lyn Motheral-Residential General Contractor lives in NRH at 7109 Douglas Lane, owner of Stonegate Construction in Fort Worth mobile (817) 919-0570 3. Lloyd Robinson-Plumbing Contractor (Master Plumber) lives in NRH at 6748 Victoria, works in NRH, owner of Lloyd Robinson Plumbing mobile (817) 980-2905 4. Joe Crane-Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician) lives in NRH at 8908 Thorn Meadow Court, works in NRH, owner of Crane Electrical, mobile (817) 454-2690 5. Bill Manning-Registered Professional Engineer lives in NRH at 7308 Tipperary Court, works in Fort Worth at Multitech Engineering (MEP Firm)(817) 485-7170 6. Gary Rademacher-Registered Architect lives in Hurst, works in NRH at SHW Architects at 9001 Airport Freeway (817) 281-0720 7. Jim Lackey-Fire Protection Specialist lives in NRH at 7725 Chasewood Drive, serves at Chief Building Inspector for the City of Irving since 1981, (972) 721-4317, not strictly considered a Fire Protection Specialist but does have extensive experience in adoption and enforcement of all codes All of the above persons live in North Richland Hills with the exception of Mark Alexander and Gary Rademacher which have local business affiliation. Staff would recommend appointment of these individuals to the Temporary Technical Code Review Committee to present specific recommendations to the City Council regarding updating codes for Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Codes. All of the above proposed members have been notified and said they would be willing to serve. Following adoption of the new codes, this temporary committee would be disbanded. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Temporary Code Review Committee Page 2 of 2 . . . TEMPORARY TECHNICAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE Duties and Powers The Temporary Technical Code Review Committee is set up as a temporary çommittee to serve at the City Council's discretion to assist the Building Official and Fire Marshal in reviewing and making recommendations for major code updates. The Committee shall appoint a chairperson and establish procedures for reviewing model codes for Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire. The Building Official and Fire Marshal shall serve as the staff liaisons to the Committee and the Committee may request information and research from the staff liaisons to determine specific recommendations. The Committee is charged with presenting specific recommendations to the North Richland Hills City Council for adoption of updated model codes for Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire. Number of Members Seven members Term 120 days or until adoption of updated codes Meetings Held at the call of the Chairperson and at other times as determined by the Committee. Method of Appointment City Council CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks & Recreation Council Meeting Date: 6/11/01 Subject: Temporary Use of Cross Timbers Park Bronco Field Agenda Number: GN 2001-061 The Richland Youth Association (RYA) is requesting use of the Cross Timbers Park Bronco Field for the RYA Regional Tournament which will be held June 16-23. The tournament will have approximately 60 teams participating in the event and will bring thousands of guests to our city along with an influx of sales tax dollars. City Council, prior to construction of Cross Timbers Park, designated the Bronco Field as a non league field. As a result, organized practice, league games and tournaments cannot be played on the field. RY A is requesting an exception to the policy because overflow fields are needed to accommodate the number of teams registered. Gary Fore, President of the Richland Youth Association, anticipates that the Bronco Field will only be needed on June 16th and 17th and possibly two other weekdays. Ballfield lights will not be used on the field. The Park and Recreation Board met on June 5, 2001 and unanimously agreed to forward a recommendation to City Council approving the use of the Bronco Field for this tournament. The Parks and Recreation Department and Board supports the tournament and the commitment by the Richland Youth Association in hosting the event. Recommendation: To approve use of the Cross Timbers Park Bronco Field for the RY A Regional Baseball Tournament to be held June 16-23, 2001. Finance Review Source of Funds: Account Number Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Avai a e Operating Budget Other Budget Director ~ ~~_ QV' Department Head Signature Finance Director Page 1 of 1 e e Announcements and Information June 11, 2001 Announcements Sign up today for the Summer Reading Program at the NRH Library. Call 817-427- 6800 for details. Summer Camp NRH Session 3 began today at the Recreation Center. To learn more about our summer camps, call 817-427-6600. The City of North Richland Hills will be displaying a booth at the 2012 Olympic Community Event on June 20. The event will be held at Fair Park from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Information June 15 Police Department Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m. June 16 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 817 -427 -6570 June 22 Dive In Movie NRH20 Family Water Park 9:00 p.m. 817 -427 -6500 - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS · City Ißlage Study Nothing is quite as importan t as firs t impressions. This is especially true of a city's image, which offers a glimpse of the lifestyle and ambience of a city. C I T Y o F C H 0 ICE ,...~. ~u..t'\~ J.u.ne, 'I, ~l>61 V\ ''1~-''r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS In concert with the City Council Goals and Objectives pursuant to quality development and quality redevelopment and reinvestment, the Parks and Recreation Department began work on a "Streetscape Study" to provide recommendations intended to en- hance the image of the City and the improve the quality of life for the community. The study was initially designed to raise the standards of streetscape through landscaping, which in turn would instill community pride, enhance our City's image and improve the ''livability'' of our community. The preliminary research, collection and analysis of base information for this study led to the understanding that, in addition to purely streetscape, other aspects of urban growth inhibit the image of a community. We discovered that visual clutter, too much concrete, sterile bridges (md drainage ways, and lack of a sense of place all inhibit the livability of a city. Solely addressing streetscape landscaping would be akin to applying a "Band-Aid" in hopes of improving our City's image. The City Image Study therefore takes an objective and sometimes-critical look at our- selves by identifying these aspects of urban growth that inhibit the livability of our com- munity. Each aspect is examined, and in response, a recommendation for enhancing our image is proposed. Many of the recommendations reflect changes in "policy" through revisions or amend- ments to current ordinances, while other recommendations will require funding alloca- tions. The Cost Estimate section of the study is designed to provide relative cost ranges for implementing the proposed recommendations. Similar to the City's Thoroughfare Plan and Park System Master Plan, we realize that cost estimate totals for implementing an entire long-range plan can be foreboding. This information should be approached with the understanding that any long-term plan can be accomplished "one piece at a time". C I T Y OF CHOICE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I current constraint to achieving an acceptable city image urban growth livability inhibitor UGLI Cities, such as North Richland Hills, with a 1960 sand 70 s legacy of land use and traffic planning often find themselves spread out and unprepared to create the intimate and viable pedestrian and visual spaces they desire. In fact, road- ways and shopping areas designed solely for vehicular convenience and imme- diate accessibility do just the opposite. It takes bold and sometimes unpopular positions to achieve the greater good. The hard decisions to spend financial resources for a new streetscape is usually a difficult proposition for most communities. It often is motivated first by eco- nomic goals, and secondly by aesthetic objectives. If cities want to lure customers back through revenue generating activities that increase tax dollars and property values, the physical setting needs to be attrac- tive and inviting. While expanding economic opportunities by redevelopment, a community may also look to enhance its image by creating a sense of place on a street that is deteriorating or nondescript. Other aspects of urban growth, in addition to purely streetscape, quite often inhibit the image and ensuing livability of a community. Lack of a sense of place, visual clutter, too much concrete, and sterile bridges and drainage ways all inhibit the livability of a community. These Urban Growth Livability In- hibitors (UGLI's) and the resulting recommendations for enhancing the city's image are the focus of this study. We will identify and examine each inhibitor, and in response provide a Progressive Recommendation Enhancing Tomorrow's Image (PRETI). PRETI progressive recommendation enhancing tomorrow's image solution designed to create a superior city image current constraint to achieving an acceptable city image urban growth livability inhibitor UGLI 4 where am i? 16 monotony 8 identi ty? 24 visual clutter . 30 concrete rJ. vers 34 the grea t wall 38 cuI ture gap . ...,._------_.~.. ~._-_._---_... I .' I I I I I I I I I I I I I : I I I I I solution designed to create a superior city image progressive recommendation enhancing tomorrow's image PRETI a new look 9 synergy 17 less is more 25 green streams 31 the scenic rou te 35 the state of the art 39 SUPPLEMENTAL policy issues 42 cost estimates 48 appendix 50 · Nothing separates North Rich/and Hills from surrounding cities · Nothing signifies you have arrived in North Rich/and Hills LEGEND _ MAJOR ARTERIAL ® TYPE A ENTRY PORTAL .. MINOR ARTERIAL @ TYPE 8 ENTRY PORTAL _ COLLECTOR (Ç) TYPE C ENTRY PORTAL ..... SPECIAL INTERSECTIONS Figure 1 - City Entry Portals Currently, there is no distinction between North Richland Hills and its neighbors. Bordered by six other cities, it is difficult to discern where one ends and the next begins. Nowhere is the city's name prominently displayed. To combat lack of identity, areas of the city have been located that present opportunities to con- vey sense of entry. (See Figure 1) These areas pri- marily occur near the intersections of major thor- oughfares located in proximity to the city limits. Signage, landscaping and paving patterns should be utilized at these locations to distinguish North Rich- land Hills from its neighbors. City Entry Signs One ofthe most effective methods of estab- lishing identity is signage. Three types of city entry signs have been designed to accommodate varying site conditions. All ofthe signs have backlit acrylic logos on aluminum faces supported by a masonry structure within a matching stone planter. o ~~~ _.'~--'-~+~" ..... _._._..,-~-~,-- I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I · Identify major entry portals to the city · Locate appropriately sized city entry signs in major entry portals · Utilize paving patterns and landscaping to define entry spaces The following intersections are identified as Type A Portals: · North Tarrant Parkway at Precinct Line Road · Bursey Road at Rufe Snow Drive · Mid-Cities Boulevard at Rufe Snow Drive · Mid-Cities Boulevard at Precinct Line Road · Rumfield Road at Precinct Line Road · Harwood Road at Campus Road · Bedford-Euless Road at Nevada Trail · Glenview Drive near Royal Court · Grapevine Highway (26) at Rufe Snow Drive · Glenview Drive at Booth Calloway Road The Type A Entry Portal includes City Entry Sign Type A which is the smallest ofthe three and is oriented vertically. (See Figure 2) These signs will be located in planting areas oflow groundcover. The stone planter at the base ofthe sign will contain low shrubs - so not to block the lettering on the sign. ö ----~ -., --.~ ~ .._.. Figure 2 - City Entry Sign Type A City of North Rich/and Hills Where no existing trees conflict, ornamental trees will be planted on each bordering R.O.W. The following intersections are identified as Type B Portals: · Grapevine Highway (26) near Campus Drive · North Tarrant Parkway at Little Bear Creek Park · Grapevine Highway (26) near Richland Plaza City Entry Sign Type B is included in the Type B Entry Portal. This sign has a low profile sign panel announcing the name ofthe city. The sign will have a stone planter around the base filled with low shrubs. (See Figure 3) The sign will be sur- rounded by a low groundcover. Within the groundcover will be wall-washer lights for main column and banner. Where no existing trees con- flict, there will be a row oflarge evergreen trees and informal groups of flowering trees on each end of ð N®RTH RICHLAND HILLS ~~-_M__ _ ""'_. ._ 'C- '..-:_:~ Figure 3 - City Entry Sign Type B ® the evergreens. The Type C Entry Portal includes a Type C City Entry Sign. This sign is to be used only along Loop 820 due to its large scale. The Type C sign lacks the rail and banner associated with the other two which allows large grasses to be planted in the beds to help scale down its mass. (See Figure 4) N®RTH RICHLAND HILLS Figure 4 - City Entry Sign Type C ~ $H((1/8S ::- J tØJr;;/JJ M I D- C, IT /E-5 Street pavers along with landscaping should be used in conjunction with the entry signs to help define each portal, accentuate intersections and de- lineate space. (See Figure 5) Special Intersections Major intersections shall be different from the standard intersection through the use of concrete pavers, integrally colored concrete, and sand blasted concrete finishes. (See Figure 6) The scope of work in each intersection should include all areas within and including the crosswalks. A less expensive option would be to only replace the area within the circle design and use paint instead of pavers to define the crosswalks. It would also be possible to use patterned concrete instead of pavers in the star area. Though these options are less t-Af?4(? 'f>1f#>e r,q13#'S ~ tQI p. ~^,AM~TAL 4MS'S Figure 5 - City Entry Portal at Mid-Cities Boulevard near Rufe Snow ® ~~~ --.--....--- -----..----.-.-..----.'"'. I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I aNc/?er~ ('Ifl/~ ¿ðUf!- A', Ht:ADßfZ-. ¿;:¡jIJ¿;f?e-ll:: ,P1!i/q. ~ ·c~ f/I./IÞ~I< ¿:¿?NCI?éTI? ,P/WßIZ á1f-¿j1Z ',8'~ f/I./IÞ¡;;~I< .ijQ CJ C]. t=J. r T L ¡... c=. 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Figure 6 - Special Intersection expensive the aesthetics of the intersection would be compromised somewhat with their implementation. · Rufe Snow Drive · Glenview Drive · Loop 820 (north and south) · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Hightower The special intersection treatments will occur at the following intersections: · Grapevine Highway (26) · Glenview Drive · Davis Boulevard · Harwood · Davis Boulevard · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Stames/Rumfield · North Tarrant Parkway City of North Rich/and Hills ø · Thoroughfares are unattractive and uninviting · Absence of character or continuity · Lack of historical references · Lack significant architectural style Rapid urban growth has left in its wake a landscape absent of character, identity or a sense of place. * ~ -0 Randomly spaced and irregular strip com- mercial corridors leave the streets cape disjointed and sometimes confusing. The city is comprised of many such areas which lack a design theme where no sig- nificant architectural heritage exists. ?JAMVEf(~ Cð()t-þ ðE CHII/tjg~ /AI/TN 5féC/IIt- enwrs OR $e:I!$ONIt/.. /lC.rI Wries The city's thoroughfares lack identity and unity. Constructing the city's trafficways has been motivated first by short term economic goals with little thought for aesthetic objectives. Roadways and shopping areas designed pri- marily for vehicular convenience and accessibility lack visual stimulation and are incompatible with pedestrian circulation. Finally, roadway lighting has no unified theme placing a variety ofluminaires on wooden or metal poles with no specific reason for doing so. Figure 7 - Street Light in Median with Banners ® City Image Study I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I · Introduce decorative streetscape lighting along major corridors · Enhance traffic signalization complementing streetscape lights · Introduce colorful elements including banners and seasonal lighting and decorations · Weave the entry sign and special intersection themes into interior loca- tions throughout the city · Redesign traffic and directional signs Savvy communities are now spending tax dollars on improvements that can become civic trea- sures and points of pride for generations. If cities want to lure customers and developers through rev- enue generating activities that increase tax dollars and property values, the physical setting must be at- tractive and inviting. Weaving the entry sign imagery into the in- terior landscape of the city is necessary to succeed in creating a cohesive city image. Details of the entry signs can be adapted to other streetscape ele- ments including bridge treatments and bollards. In addition to introducing the special inter- section improvements (Figure 6) throughout the major intersections within the city, creating a new look is accomplished by establishing unifying ele- ments through street lights, traffic signalization, street signs, bridge structures, and decorative bollards. City of North Rich/and Hills Streetscape Lighting Streetscape lighting is an effective method of unifying roadways and introducing a theme which establishes a city's character. The endless variety of luminaires and poles should be replaced with uni- fonn lamps and standards which are timeless in char- acter, sturdy, and relatively maintenance free. The street light design should be flexible enough to al- low variations such as banner mounts and duallu- minaires. (See Figure 7) The temptation to employ refractor-type roadway luminaires is an obvious device that should be avoided. With the advent of new technologies including lamps, reflectors, and optical systems, light can be delivered to its target without the associated glare of exposed sources. The use of cutoffs on road- way luminaires has had a great impact on how we drive, making driving and identification of other vehicles, pedestrians and surroundings much easier. ® An important consideration for street light- ing is color. Most street, sidewalk and facade light- ing is accomplished with metal-halide white light. Recent studies clearly have proven that peripheral vision is heightened under white sources of light. This is critical in heavy vehicular trafficked areas, such as Rufe Snow Drive. Removing unattractive overhead street lights (cobra-heads) will reduce clutter and soften the streetscape setting. 'SIT/: t.l6fftTINCi AW~ PMI'~~rr t.lN~¡¡ ~HIIµ" N0T fllIýe "'" SIT/! Sl'11-U/tj~ potU! TN/./. 1 -'1 ~ ..¡ )0.. .... I 0(1 II¡ \. <:¡ II( '-I I Figure 8 - Roadway Luminaire Light Distribution @) Uniform metal-halide street lighting should be installed along the following thoroughfares: · Rufe Snow Drive · Davis Boulevard · Precinct Line Road · North Tarrant Parkway · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Grapevine Highway (26) · Holiday Lane · Harwood Road · Bedford-Euless Road · Glenview Drive TRAFFIC SIGNALS In order to maintain consistency of color and unity of design in all structural elements within the streetscape, it is recommended that custom traffic signal poles and mast arms be provided that match the street lights in character and color. Signal boxes should be painted or sealed with a powder coat fin- ish to match the traffic signal poles. Major Arterials The traffic signalization on major arterials should include a custom pole and mast with inte- gral street light and a backlit street name sign. (See Figure 9) A less expensive option would be to paint the pole and mast to match the street light poles and include an attachable molded pole base to produce a custom look. City Image Study I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I The traffic signalization should be replaced or enhanced at the following major intersections: · Rufe Snow Drive at: · Grapevine Highway (26) · Glenview Drive · Meadowlakes · Loop 820-South and North · Dick Lewis · Industrial · Stardust · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Chapman Drive · Hightower · Starnes · Davis Boulevard · Harwood · Lola · Emerald Hills Way · College · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Cardinal · Stames/Rumfield Road · North Tarrant Parkway o m 11,A.../Dfl. ,l¡fZr/!fl.f,4J,..S ~u. HAve $~ S~ Ï//,fT 11f?Ç /WI(¡..tr. ST,:r:e:r NAMes MNNTW ðN AfQ1 tJF Sk1IVtt.. ß'rINT ~A£ S þt.A(;K ßfINT r"~ AIt^'!. ANP ¡"'/t:i/'lr rlXTI/KE THE SAlVe a?¡"ð~. Figure 9 - Major Arterial Traffic Signalization City of North Rich/and Hills ® F/t/¡.¡T 'SfGl./AtS /'/tltc.K. 5T!rEeT N/tHeS """'NT1'/) ("I F'Þj.e. · Precinct Line · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Martin · North Tarrant Parkway · Grapevine Highway (26) · Glenview Drive · Road to the Mall · Rodger Line Drive · Loop 820-North and South · Strummer · Harwood · Emerald Hills Way · NRH20 Entrance · Precinct Line Road """N ~. · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Dick Fisher (wood) · Technol · Holiday Lane · Smithfield Road Figure 10 - Minor Arterial Traffic Signalization Minor Arterials · Holiday Lane · Loop 820-North and South · Hightower The traffic signalization should be replaced or enhanced at the following major intersections: · Grapevine Highway (26) · Glenview Drive · Harwood Road · Harwood · Campus Minor arterials will be similar to major arte- rials with the exception of the backlit street name signs which will be replaced with pole mounted blades. (See Figure 10) · Glenview Drive · Flory · Vance · Booth-Calloway · Smithfield · Chapman Drive · Starnes @ City Image Study I .' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Holiday Lane · Lola · Dick Lewis · Industrial Some intersections are still signalized with wood poles and cables. Improvements to these in- tersections should include introducing the custom decorative traffic signal pole. Bridge Enhancements Weaving the entry sign theme into the inte- rior landscape of the city can readily be accomplished by introducing the portal design elements and struc- tural materials into the existing infrastructure. Like the roadways, the design and engineer- ing of bridges and culverts have been motivated by economics without regard for aesthetics. The result of this approach is reflected in sterile, nondescript bridge structures and unsightly roadside culverts. Bridge structures on major thoroughfares should be enhanced by removing oversized pipe rail- ing and capping the parapet wall with stone veneer matching the entry signs as seen in Figure 11. Bridge structures should be enhanced at the following locations: · Rufe Snow · Cottonbelt Rail · Mid-Cities Boulevard · West of Cardinal Lane · Near Cardinal Lane · Cottonbelt Rail · East of Techno I PfZtJf'ðse.Þ ST"ðNe êll1> UJIIt:>I7JON !?ec.essep ~(Jf(r""c¿ '1"0 fMVt; ¿:;Ir( ¡..o~". ?d sr ,,' d. ¿:; . tJl.(, ?A-P " City of North Rich/and Hills Figure 11 - Proposed Bridge Design @ · Davis · North of Emerald Hills Way · North of Cross · North of Starnes · North of Cherokee Trail · North ofThornbridge · South of Precinct Line Road Bollards · Precinct Line Road · Near Grapevine Highway (26) · North of Rumfield Road Continuing the entry portal theme into the interior landscape of the city can also be accom- plished by introducing the entry sign design elements and materials into medians and rights-of-way in the form ofbollards. (See Figure 12) Bollards can be considered a form of public art which bring a sense of identity to a community. Public art is discussed further in Section 7 - The State of The Art. · North Tarrant Parkway · West of Smithfield Road These bollards should occur along or within the following major arterials: · Holiday Lane · North of Dick Lewis · Industrial · Rufe Snow Drive · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Davis Boulevard · North Tarrant Parkway · Grapevine Highway (26) · Loop 820 · Glenview Drive · East of Booth-Calloway · East of Flory G/<'tJ(JI/ÞctJve~ ~~ Ì íf'{AVr;:J-. r~/\ vt=/.- I-"'Ht=S Figure 12 - Proposed Bollard Design @ City Image Study I .' I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I Traffic Control and Street Name Signs Signage is necessary to maintain a sense of control within the street environment. Signs deemed necessary should be mounted and installed consis- tently along the major and minor thoroughfares of the city. Signs should be mounted on a square base plate and installed within a 3" square post frame. The frame and the back of these signs should be painted to match the City's standard dark blue used on the faces of the city entry signs. (See Figure 13) To improve orientation within the City the following is recommended: z' -0" !'f( PM C(/~ð '" <:) _I V\ t-... ~ ~ ;> Ç) I ÌJ'I 1. Approaches to major and minor thoroughfare intersections should be announced by appropri- ate signage located 500-750 feet from the inter- section. 2. Intersections of major arterials be signed by the use of backlit sign blocks located on traffic sig- nal cross arms. (Refer to Figure 9) 3. Intersections of minor arterials be signed by the use of sign blades located on the traffic signal poles. (Refer to Figure 10) PÆlNT SIGN ðN:J( TlfE S'tM1!' AS THE F~e-. ?;# 5r';fJAf(é F~E J ·~~:ttmrrr:tttttt:>:t::ii:::!¡..¡::!j¡¡¡!·I··~·!i:¡i.¡.~·¡¡::::¡:i¡lj¡¡i¡¡:¡.¡¡~::~¡·¡¡:·¡·:·j·I·:.!¡¡j¡j¡:::·I·:¡·::::¡:¡::¡~·~:~¡i·i.¡¡~ii:¡¡·::!II¡¡·¡:·;¡¡·j.:·jj¡¡¡¡II:I¡¡~¡:¡¡¡¡¡¡:!:¡::: City of Norlh Rich/and Hills Figure 13 . Proposed Traffic Control Sign @ · Endless sea of concrete and asphalt · Little visual contrast · Insufficient parking lot screening Traveling along the major thoroughfares of North Richland Hills is a monotonous transit expe- rience. The physical setting along the City's thor- oughfares is unattractive and uninviting. The streets appear nondescript and utilitarian. It is apparent that the infrastructure of the city has been designed with the singular purpose of allowing its citizens to ar- rive at point B from point A with no regard to the quality of their journey. Large expanses of concrete and asphalt park- ing areas adjoined by equally large expanses of con- crete and asphalt streets discourages economic de- velopment and investment. Lack of green space and vegetation within and along thoroughfares results in a streetscape with no visual contrast. Without medians to break up monotone, curb-to-curb pavement, the streets appear drab and uninteresting. This problem is compounded when parking lots remain visually connected to thoroughfares caus- ing one to perceive an even larger "grayscape." Many existing parking lots developed prior to adop- tion of the current landscape ordinance lack appro- priate screening. Some parking lots built under the current ordinance meet all minimum requirements but still do not provide adequate screening. @ G¡;!ð{//vPCt?~ srf(1!!$í r/ CV/<ð <?11fI1f,.. ØØ/I-4 -r~"e UIV STt?NIi ~e¡;¡J /,IJAU t;; aJNCR?11!~ wAl4'- f'W!L;<1 N6; ""'/lII(i~ fZe:V</ v /,,/-.¡eJ<.W"'Y V,If,.. I~S Figure 14 - Commercial Parkway Layout -l ~ II ¿;;I/!ð ~Œ <- t- :z. ~ Do I!' c;,¡ëaIN'p.aVé?fi!. II.> \\l. ~aNcnm: UlI'ft.I< ( fflVATe P~øI'TY ~..?IQ. Y,NZ//f?S ~ ST~-r ) t Figure 15 - Residential Parkway Layout City Image Study I· . I 1 1 I 1 1 I I I 1 I I I I I · Create green space along parkways within the right-or-way · Implement a street tree theme · Introduce medians and micro-medians · Parking lot screening Parkway Landscaping Along major thoroughfares, the parkway strip between the back of curb and adjoining prop- erty line is typically nine and a half feet. Current regulations require that a four foot sidewalk be lo- cated five feet from the back of the curb. Doing so divides the available green space into two unusable spaces. Creating attractively landscaped green space along thoroughfares begins with locating a five foot sidewalk adjacent to the curb. This creates a wider continuous parkway which provides more landscap- ing options. (See Figures 14 and 15) Street trees and architectural elements such as low walls, deco- rative bollards, and lighting should be introduced to enhance the available green space. Grade changes in the form oflow berms should also be implemented to further define these spaces. Street Trees streetscape. Well-selected trees of adequate size and maturity can give character and grand scale to a street. Trees influence the microclimate, enhance views, and create a sense of well-being. To succeed in creating a superior city im- age, it is essential to develop a continuity of tree types and forms for use along all major thorough- fares throughout the city. (See Figure 16) Estab- lishing continuity ofthe street tree theme is accom- plished by limiting the plant palette to a refined com- bination of Texas natives and compatible trees. In order to give the thoroughfares of North Richland Hills identity, street trees should be lim- ited to the following palette: · Drake Elm · Red Oak · Chinese Pistachio · Live Oak · Texas Ash · Chinqapin Oak · Oklahoma Redbud · Bradford Pear · Lacebark Elm · Desert Willow · Afghan Pine · Bald Cypress Additionally, implementing the street tree Street trees are the backbone of a good theme necessitates amending the current landscape City of North Rich/and Hills @ LEGEND e Large Shade Tree Planting Zone . Medium Shade Tree Planing Zone Figure 16 - Street Tree Plan @ City Image study I· . 1 1 I I 1 1 1 I I 1 I 1 I I 1 ordinance to require all trees within the landscape setback to be large and medium shade trees selected from those listed above. Ornamental trees should not be substituted for shade trees along thorough- fares but can be incorporated into the landscape if desired. However, ornamentals should not domi- nate the landscape setback. Medians and Micro-medians The historical practice of providing major thoroughfares with continuous left turn lanes in lieu of medians has resulted in streets that are unattrac- tive and uninviting. Considerations for providing "immediate access" to businesses have driven decisions to ex- clude medians within major thoroughfares. Just as constructing the city's trafficways has been moti- vated first by economic goals with little thought for aesthetic objectives, the end result of excluding me- dians has left a landscape void of character and or- der. Contrary to the popular belief that without immediate left turn access businesses suffer, it has been shown time and again that introducing land- scaped medians along with other streetscape en- hancements expands economic opportunities. The use of micro-medians can enhance the streetscape and help control traffic while still allowing maxi- mum opportunity for left turn access. Micro-medi- ans are smaller, compact islands linked together by a surface-level paving pattern which functions as a free left turn lane. These pavers should match the City of North Rich/and Hills pavers used in special intersections. As seen in Fig- ure 17, the use of pavers to delineate this space cre- ates the effect of a continuous median and adds char- acter and dimension without restricting left turn ac- cess. Medians and micro-medians should be in- cluded in all new or reconstructed major thorough- fares. New thoroughfares include: · North Tarrant Parkway · Rufe Snow Drive north of Mid-Cities Medians and micro-medians should be in- troduced within these existing thoroughfares: · Rufe Snow - Loop 820 to Mid-Cities · Davis Boulevard · Precinct Line Road The concrete apexes of existing medians should be replaced with pavers to match the special intersection paving colors along the following thor- oughfares: · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Industrial · Harwood Micro-medians should be retrofitted into the following streets: · Glenview Drive · Booth-Calloway to Royal Court @) I J-.AP4ø '5ftNJe íflt'e.7 CjfZ4/N[)û:?f/ ßfl. W'510N& WAU- § g 8 JW~e,e. ?'J;i¡ZPNNtIr./'- ~ ~efE FAve'K5 , ()¡.t11Ja:::4e ' / ~ 'J$' @ Figure 17 - Micro Median with Left Turn Access City Image Study I· . 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I I I I · Rufe Snow · Glenview to Corona Irrigation in Medians · Harwood · Grapevine Hwy to Davis All medians which contain landscaping should be irrigated. Care should be taken to incor- porate controllers, pumps, and freeze/rain sensors into the landscaping to make them as inconspicu- ous as possible. Any irrigation design should take advantage ofthe latest technological advances in the irrigation industry, such as the Tucor system, so that maximum efficiency of water use, expandability and ease of maintenance are considered. · Holiday · Loop 820 to Mid-Cities · Smithfield · Davis to Starnes fn ~ &U :". I I > .:..1:1 I ~ :.' 1:'/1 :: ,I' .\'1 , I. ·1 '. '·1 ¡ . . ./% ~ '>.'.\ I : .¡'., I. :. . ¡" ·1' ~ ~~N~ UtAµ:' . . . .' . . ~ If úlJ!ð , ~ % ~ , ~ r¡.¡z¡</N6, . ..Ø!~¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡mt¡t:¡:¡:::·~ O 0 .'. ............../.............. .... ............. -.................................. ......... . . ....... ~ .........., .... ... 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Regu- lations with regard to parking lot screening can be modified to better achieve the original intent of the ordinance: to enhance the City's image. Specifi- cally, four requirements of the regulations should be modified to eliminate "landscaping as an after- thought. " <, '. I '. 't . :.1 I I I I ~/HT. tHll./.) Figure 19 - Bermed Parking Lot Screening @ First Modification Current regulations do not require a detailed landscape and irrigation plan to be submitted until the contractor applies for a building pennit. Inher- ently, ifthe site plan and landscape plan are not pro- duced concurrently, the required 15% landscaped area tends to occupy areas that are "left over." These areas can be hidden by buildings and out of view, and they can actually exceed the landscape buffer zones along thoroughfares in total area. A detailed landscape plan should be submitted with the site plan for review by the Development Review Commit- tee. Working through the landscape approval pro- cess concurrently or prior to final engineering will save developers time and money and reduce the number of requests for variances. Second Modification In order to continue the street tree theme and more adequately address parking lot screening, it is recommended that the front yard landscape setback be modified to help convey a theme or character throughout the City. (See Figure 18) The landscape setback should be changed from 15' to 20'. Under current regulations, design- ers tend to delineate the 15' landscape buffer around the property to detennine available developable space. Then, they design the parking lot up to the limits created by the landscape buffer. Once the parking lot and building are located, many times they discover that their site plans do not meet the per- City Image Study I· . 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I I I 1 I I I centage ofthe lot coverage for landscaping. Instead of redesigning the site plan, they offer to install larger trees for credit or request a variance. Increasing the landscape setback to 20' should resolve this prob- lem in most cases. Third Modification The shrub only parking lot screen option should be removed in landscape setbacks along thor- oughfares. To confonn with a street tree theme, the option to provide parking screening with shrubs should be removed and parking lot screening should be accomplished with earthen benn screening (Fig- ure 18) or, where necessary, a solid low masonry wall. Combinations ofbenns, shrubs and retaining walls (Figure 19) are also acceptable. Benns should be kept simple in shape with a more horizontal profile than vertical. Maximum slope on benns should be 3: 1 or three foot horizon- tal for every one foot of vertical rise. Blending the new benns into the existing grade will help avoid a "lumpy look." While these modifications are an important prerequisite to improving our city's image, it is im- perative that the City appropriately enforces the land- scape ordinance. Upon observation of developments constructed under the current regulations, it is evi- dent that some requirements of the landscape ordi- nance present enforcement problems. City of North Rich/and Hills Fourth Modification When a commercial property is redeveloped, it is sometimes impossible for the developer to meet the requirements of the landscape ordinance. The Planning and Inspections Department is forced to compromise with the developer because they have no mechanism to offer landscaping options which would be acceptable. Regulations should be cre- ated which provide options for the developer when it is impossible to meet the requirements of the land- scape ordinance due to site constraints. Urban Forestry It may be necessary to create a position or modify an existing position occupied by a person with experience in landscape design and horticul- ture to review landscape plans and inspect for proper installation. It is unfair to expect a building inspec- tor to know the difference between a Yaupon Holly, considered a large shrub, and a Live Oak, a large shade tree. Both look similar when young. How- ever, a Yaupon Holly in a parking lot island does not meet the tree requirements of the landscape or- dinance. Someone in this position, such as an Urban Forester, could also implement a city-wide tree in- ventory. Using GIS technology and applications such as CITY green, it is possible to track the health of each tree in the city and calculate the benefits received by the City through its urban forest. Pro- gressive cities, such as Garland, have implemented similar plans with impressive results. @ · Obnoxious overhead utility lines and poles · Proliferation of traffic and directional sign age · Extreme variations in privacy fencing along thoroughfares · Patchwork quilt of pot hole repairs and sealed cracks In a recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health, it was discovered that visual clutter has the subconscious effect of dulling perception and creating confusion. Test subjects were repeatedly exposed to a singular stimulus and then several stimuli while their brain waves were monitored. The brain's activity was significantly less when the sub- jects were exposed to multiple images. The results of the experiments revealed "that multiple stimuli do, in fact, suppress each other." In other words, Figure 20 - Visual Clutter Rute Snow Drive at Loop 820 @ visual clutter dulls the senses and makes interpret- ing individual elements difficult. To relate this seemingly obscure study to the City of North Richland Hills, one needs only ob- serve the myriad of overhead lines, poles, signs, fences, and patched roadways along Rufe Snow Drive. All of these elements work together to con- fuse the driver and dull his perceptions of the sur- rounding environment. (Figures 20 and 21) Figure 21 - Visual Clutter Rute Snow Drive Near Mid-Cities Boulevard City Image Study I· . 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I I · Bury overhead utilities · Hide remaining overhead utility poles with landscaping · Consolidate traffic and directional signs · Replace failing wooden fences with masonry walls · Discontinue use of asphalt Bury Overhead Utilities Burial of overhead utilities should include the fol- lowing thoroughfares: The single greatest improvement to the over- all image ofthe city would be realized if all utilities were buried. Unfortunately, it is also the most ex- pensive undertaking proposed in this study. How- ever, the perceived difference created by removing the "ceiling" of wires and the poles and towers that support it would completely alter the character of the city and the daily experiences of its citizens. (See Figures 24 and 25 [pgs 28, 29]) · Rufe Snow Drive · Holiday Lane · Davis Boulevard · Smithfield Road · Precinct Line · Grapevine Highway (26) · Glenview Drive · Bedford-Euless Road · Harwood Road · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Starnes/ Rumfield All new construction should include the placement of all utilities underground. The only remaining opportunity to achieve this is North Tar- rant Parkway. Any substantial reconstruction of existing thoroughfares should include the burial of overhead utilities. Hide Utility Poles with Landscaping Where it is not possible or feasible to bury utilities, creative landscaping should be used to hide poles, signal boxes, and other vertical elements. A long tenn overhead utility elimination plan should be developed and implemented. Potential funding sources could include TEA-21 grants. Metal utility boxes which cannot be com- pletely screened due to need for access and visibil- City of North Rich/and HílJs @ ity should be painted to blend with the surrounding landscape. Signal boxes should be painted to match decorative traffic signals. Consolidate Signs Major contributors to visual clutter are the hundreds of directional, traffic and commercial signs which in no way relate to each other or the streetscape. These signs have but one purpose: to convey infonnation. To achieve a better city image, signs should also display aesthetic appeal in the con- text of their surroundings. Traffic directional signs along major and mi- nor thoroughfares should be consolidated on painted metal frames as previously recommended (Refer to Figure 13). Consideration should be given to mini- mizing sign redundancy. Creative solutions to re- duce the quantity of directional signs should be uti- lized. As seen in Figures 22 and 23, making Figure 22 - Intersection of Robins Way and Holiday Lane - Looking North @ City Image Study I· . 1 I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I signage more efficient results in a more pleasing in- tersection. In this example, looking north from Robins Way to Holiday Lane, four signs can be elimi- nated without compromising the safety ofthe inter- section. Low shrubs and groundcover can be used to make the median more pronounced therefore elimi- nating the "stay right" sign (2). In this scenario, shrubs work well because they make the exiting lane less visible to motorists turning onto Robins fÌ"om the west, effectively eliminating it as an entrance. Extending the median with street-level pavers helps to further clarify vehicular circulation for those ex- iting Robins onto Holiday. Locating a light pole in the median creates a more defined intersection while providing a suitable place to mount the street name blades (5). By "announcing" the island with land- scaping and a light pole, the need for the eastbound "do not enter" sign( I) is gone. The westbound "do not enter" sign(3) can be relocated to the back of the stop sign. Finally, the "no left turn" sign( 4) is redundant and unnecessary. These modifications not only make this intersection more visually appeal- ing, but it is less confusing and easier to navigate. Each intersection in the City creates differ- ent challenges for Public Works, and one set ofpoli- cies could never include every conceivable possi- bility. However, the concept of "less is more" should be the guiding rule in directional sign layout while guarding the safety of both driver and pedestrian. Figure 23 - Proposed Signage and Intersection Treatment at Robins Way and Holiday Lane City of Norlh Rich/and Hills @ Replace Failing Wood Privacy Fences Aged and deteriorating privacy fences in dis- repair along residential properties which adjoin ma- jor thoroughfares contribute to the visual clutter and conveys the perception of urban blight. These fences should be replaced with ma- sonry walls in concert with the parkway landscap- ing recommendations at the following locations: · Rufe Snow Drive · Glenview Drive to Shauna (both sides) · Sunset to Avalon (east side) · Ridgetop to Moss (east side) · Davis Boulevard · Oak Court to Elm Court (west side) · Precinct Line Road · Meandering to Amundson (west side) · Mid-Cities Boulevard · Buckingham to Sunset (north side) · Harwood · Grapevine Hwy (26) to Colorado (south) · Holiday Lane · Meadow Park to Trinidad (west side) @ Figure 24 - Rufe Snow Drive - Existing Conditions City Image Study I· . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Discontinue Use of Asphalt Although a fresh layer of asphalt is visually acceptable, it deteriorates much faster than concrete. Its inability to withstand heavy traffic conditions and extreme weather results in patched potholes, frequent seal coating and unsightly discoloration. These as- phalt scars create, in a sense, horizontal visual clut- ter. Worn, rutted, and uneven driving surfaces frus- trate drivers. This driving experience alone can re- flect poorly on the city's image leaving motorists with the perception of a city in disrepair. Despite the higher initial investment, con- crete roadways and parking lots require less main- tenance and are more visually appealing. Concrete surfaces also produce less reflective heat than as- phalt resulting in better growing conditions for land- scaping in islands, medians, and parkways. The current subdivision regulations simply require a paved surface for commercial parking lots and residential streets. This requirement should be amended to reflect the recommendation to discon- tinue the use of asphalt. Concrete should be used on all newly constructed and reconstructed thorough- fares as well. City of North Rich/and HílJs Figure 25 - Rufe Snow Drive - Without Overhead Utilities @ · Extensive use of concrete · Proliferation of chain link fence . Eliminate use of simple earthen channels that suffer erosion Initiated by the recommendations of the 1985 Drainage Master Plan, the practice of using concrete channels and flumes to convey the full 100 year storm water discharge has destroyed environmen- tally significant creek corridors, eliminated many greenbelt and open space opportunities, and pro- duced rivers of sterile concrete. The adoption ofthe Little Bear Creek Flood- plain Management Ordinance has preserved and protected the last remaining major creek corridor in the northern portion ofthe city. However, unsightly concrete lined channels topped with prison-like chain link fence dominate the city's infrastructure. Many ofthese channels and fences are highly visible from major and minor thoroughfares and are often accompanied by bridges, all of which were en- gineered with little regard to aesthetics. Managing our floodplains can be accom- plished more efficiently, quite often with less ex- pense, without using concrete channels. The City, with good intentions, has initiated the practice of using earthen channels. However, doing so has introduced new problems with erosion and mainte- nance challenges. The solution lies between the two extremes in the form ofterraced channels along with some changes to culvert and bridge design. ì -;;ítzeeí 1''5'-201 WIPe .~:::'';~';;:'~~ ~ - &7~~....:.. ......... : .' .....:. ..... ...... '. '. 1_J=t= .¿'.::':'-: ..............:..:.. ..::...... ......:: .....:;...:.~.:.:...:.::.:... MIN. t- Þ I< A- I N PIP ¡: ) : . ~.~~~/::)~/:~('':~:::~/~~~/.~/~/:~/:'!~{/;/~;~:(~~:/~~:~'7"~7:~~H~/:H:7/~~//~:~~/::'7:':~::~~/:/~~~-'~r:':/~~-:~A'~~':'::'~~<H/~-:/~C~"7--::--:~/~/~~~~"f!H~:.. .: . t.:· .' .' ~ /?)t1E:ND ?C/I-l//!"5 ío Ref){/Cé SIU CF 'f)r~ {/¿;r{/~e. Figure 26 - Proposed Culvert Design @ City Image Study I· . 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I I I 1 · Lengthen culverts to reduce size of headwalls · Replace chain link fence with decorative fence · Utilize terraced earthen channels along with short retaining walls and pilot channels Open Drainageways and Culverts Where possible, the City should take steps to reduce the visual impact of culverts by requiring the drain pipe beneath streets to extend far enough beyond the streets to allow headwall construction to be of a lower profile and less obtrusive. Byex- tending the culvert on either side ofthe street, more room is allowed for a turf-covered slope which stops at the headwall. Also, fencing can be backed away from the thoroughfare and in some cases may not be required at all. Pedestrian walks across culverts could be widened as well. (See Figure 25) ?T¡ceer '7t-¿>pe G'/ Renovating Culverts and Concrete Channels If it is not feasible to completely redevelop a culvert and/or drainageway, there are some rem- edies to reduce their visual impact to thoroughfares. Culverts and bridges can be modified by introduc- ing decorative railing and masonry veneer. Chan- nels can also be altered by installing a stone veneer or applying a darkening agent, such as Permeon, to subdue the bright concrete surface. Providing addi- tionallandscaping along culverts is also an option. Each intersection of drainageway and thoroughfare poses different challenges, but creative design can improve their impact on the City's image. f(e1A/N/N~ WAJ,t. ÐMlNAtiP ClfIWNIiit- (3''-'1'' oePTft) City of North Rich/and Hills Figure 27 - Open Drainageway with Pilot Channel ® Chain Link Fence Chain link fence around bridges and culverts serves a noble purpose. It an inexpensive way to keep pedestrians from injuring themselves by step- ping off of sudden elevation changes. Unfortunately, that is its only function as it is possibly the most visually unappealing barrier in the urban environ- ment. Whenever possible, existing chain link fenc- ing should be replaced with guardrails or alternate 11- 1I(~iiì ::! - ;:111 1(1 :;:11/ IIIstu :: III :111 ~r-;; III 1U.~fI~I~'~tll fencing material. Guardrails should contain a com- bination of stone and painted tubular steel railings with columns which coordinate with the city entry SIgnS. There are several other options to chain link fence including wood, concrete, or aluminum split- rail fence and aluminum ornamental fence which comes in hundreds of designs and colors. All chain link fence used in this application should be removed ~ 1- 21.11 III ell =..111 =íii a. .=:i1f:'u I Ell I E'!"::'! II~/'!!. Earthen Channel < šiii= ;I!I~"':;'III I,,~rr(:: II~)II= 11/=111 100' > PIL-Oí CHANNEl- - - Terraced Earthen Channel @ Figure 28 - Earthen Channel V5. Terraced Earthen Channel City Image Study I· . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I and replaced with one of these options. Ifit is sim- ply not possible to replace chain link due to safety concerns, it should be painted a black or forest green to lessen its visual impact. Terraced Earthen Channels When the two major categories of channel design are combined, a hybrid is fonned. Terraced earthen channels take the best of both worlds by cre- ating an engineered channel that retains some natu- ral characteristics. Terracing also produces an aes- thetically pleasing product that becomes an asset instead of an eyesore. By reducing the slope to 5: 1 on all turf ar- eas, erosion is reduced, and it is easier to create and maintain healthy stands of grass. The masonry walls tend to slow down and redirect water as it makes its way down the slope further reducing erosion. It is also possible to convey the city entry sign and bridge theme in the masonry walls. Terraced channels should include a pilot channel. A properly designed pilot channel will di- rect the constant trickle of water created by ground water and irrigation runoff. Without a pilot chan- nel, the soil will slowly wash down stream leaving a canyon in its wake. A perfect example of this massive erosion is evident along the earthen chan- nel which runs through the Thornbridge subdivision. What once was a flume which drained into the chan- nel bottom is now a waterfall suspended 4 feet above the channel's nonnal flow elevation. (See Figure 29) City of Norlh Rich/and HíIIs Another advantage of a pilot channel is ease of maintenance. Many earthen channels have a con- stant, though light, flow of water running through them. This flow keeps the soil in the lower portion of the channel saturated year-round. Thus, it is im- possible to properly maintain without dedicating massive amounts of labor to manually cut trees, weeds, and tall grasses. (See Figure 30) A concrete pilot channel eliminates soil saturation and prevents unwanted vegetation along the channel bottom. Figure 29 - Flume Along Channel Thornbridge Subdivision Figure 30 - Vegetation Growth in Channel Thornbridge Subdivision @ · Loop 820 is a physical, visual and psychological barrier · Massive concrete infrastructure · Maintenance eyesore Loop 820 is a visual and physical barrier surrounded by masses of visual clutter. The rights- of-way on either side ofthe highway are maintained at a level comparable to those in rural West Texas. This level of maintenance is not compatible with a highly developed urban environment. Upgrading and unifying this four mile strip is critical to achieving a superior city image. If the city does not get involved in the design and devel- opment of the improvements to Loop 820, North Richland Hills will be treated to a wider version of what already exists. Pedestrians are dwarfed by the massive con- crete infrastructure further alienating the northern and southern sections of the city. Figure 31 - Loop 820 - "The Great Wall" @ City Image Study I· . 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 I ,I 1 I I I I · Create Task Force offering design control of Loop 820 expansion · Use landscape and design enhancements to soften hardscape · Include recommendations from City-Wide Trail System Master Plan for pedestrian and bicycle access · Provide for long term maintenance Loop 820 Design Task Force First and foremost, a task force should be created that will work with the Texas Department of Transportation during the final design phase of the Loop 820 expansion. The purpose of the task force will be to explore the opportunities to direct the selection of design materials to be in concert with the recommendations of this study. Though the alignment and layout have been completed, mate- rial selection and details can still be altered if a lo- cal effort is initiated. The task force should be com- prised of representatives of appropriate departments and city officials. Landscape and Design Enhancements The City should make every effort to carry the unifying elements ofthe city's streetscape theme into and throughout the Loop 820 Corridor. To facilitate the transformation of Loop 820 fTom "eyesore to asset," the task force should lead and direct, in coordination with the TxDOT Fort Worth District Landscape Architect, the following: City of North Rich/and HíIIs · Vertical InfTastructure - colors and materials · Landscape Design - plant materials and locations · Flatwork - paver selection and paving patterns · Architectural Elements - planters, bollards, lights · Irrigation Although TxDOT has initiated design on the bridge at Rufe Snow Drive, recommendations can still be incorporated into the design plans. Landscape Cost Sharing Program After the expansion is complete, there are more opportunities available to the City to enhance the rights-of-way along Loop 820. The Texas Trans- portation Commission has recognized that an aes- thetically pleasing right-of-way is an important as- set to our state highway system. The Commission has actively supported sound landscape development ofthe right-of-way and encourages cooperative land- scape development projects. They believe that the long-term success oflandscape development is con- tingent upon local community involvement. It is incumbent upon the City to drive the landscape de- velopment process. @ Both highway landscape projects and pedes- trian landscape projects are supported by the Land- scape Cost Sharing Program. Highway landscape projects are those sites which, after installation, give the visual impression of belonging to the highway route rather than being and extension of private property. The total cost of the project is shared on an equal basis. However, this category of projects allows municipalities to use the fair market value for design services and 24 months of maintenance as "in-kind" donations to- ward its share of the project. Other in-kind dona- tions include labor and acceptable materials. Example of a Proposal: The City's proposal requests that TxDOT purchase trees, shrubs, and wildflower seed. The @ Figure 32 - Example ot Landscaping in Highway Right-ot-Way City Image study I· . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I plant material is to be furnished to the City who will provide for the installation and the subsequent two- year maintenance. The City will also provide the project design plan. The City proposes a value of $1 ,500 for the project design plan, $5,000 for plant material instal- lation activities, and $5,000 for the two-year main- tenance activities. The City's total contribution is $11,500. The City's estimate of cost for the trees, shrubs, and wildflower seed is $11,500. IfTxDOT matches the City's total contribu- tion of$11 ,500 with an equal amount of state funds, sufficient cash is available to purchase the material, and no additional cash is required from the City. Pedestrian landscape projects give the visual impression of being an extension to adjacent pri- vate or public property outside the highway corri- dor. They also could include facilities that encour- age pedestrian use such as walkways, historic or specialized lighting systems, benches, and trash re- ceptacles. Though this category does not allow the cost of design services to count toward the city's share of the project cost, it does allow in-kind dona- tion by way of labor or materials. City of North Rich/and Hills Pedestrian Access The adopted City- Wìde Trail System Master Plan included recommendations for improvements to the bridges at Meadow Lakes, Rufe Snow Drive, and Holiday Lane to reduce the barrier characteris- tics of Loop 820 for pedestrians and cyclists. · Meadow Lakes Any future widening of the bridge should be done with the right-most, straight-through lanes having a width of 15 feet. · Rufe Snow Drive The bridge should be rebuilt to include wide out- side lanes of 15 feet. · Holiday Lane The planned underpass should include 15 feet wide outside lanes and safe pedestrian walkways. Long -Term Maintenance Each project installed under the Landscape Cost Sharing Program must include provisions for long-tenn maintenance. Once the project is com- pleted, the City assumes responsibility of mainte- nance for the life ofthe project. @ · Little expression of culture · No public art · Lack of art in private development As one travels through the city, it is appar- ent that little has been planned to conveyor express the City's philosophies, beliefs or customs. Quite often the architectural style of build- ings and structures can be considered works of art and cultural benchmarks (i.e. Art Deco style of ar- chitecture). However, there is no predominant ar- chitectural style or historical reference in North Rich- land Hills. It is still possible to express the City's culture through public art. Currently, there is no public art program in the City. In the past, there has been no incentive for the corporate community to provide public art and no means for the City to commission it. Opportuni- ties exist throughout the City, but potential will not become reality unless public art becomes a priority. @ Public art is an essential component of the vitality, health and spirit of a city. Any designed object can be public art, ifit has been placed where anyone can see it, and where it is a part of the community's everyday environment. The possible forms public art can take are almost unlimited. The experience of public art makes a public space seem more welcoming. It creates a deeper interaction with the place one is visiting, working, or living. It helps one remember the past, and it Figure 33 - Sculpture as Public Art; S1. Louis City Image Study I· . I I 1 I 1 I I I I ,I I I I I I · Establish a public art program · Establish a public art fund · Encourage private developers to introduce art helps express shared values and concerns to future generations. Public art makes cities more livable and more beautiful. It strengthens neighborhoods, provides color and character to public places, and brings a sense of identity to communities. It is recommended that the City establish a Public Art Program, Public Art Fund, and Public Art Committee. Figure 34 - Public Art on a retaining wall; St. Louis City of North Rich/and Hills Public Art Program The Public Art Program should be designed to create opportunities for public art to express or enhance the community's identity. The activities of the Public Art Program should strive to increase public awareness and increase the variety of audi- ences reached by and participating in public art. This can be accomplished by fostering partnerships, broadening the mix of art fOTITIS and locations, and increasing access to public art through thoughtful placement and interpretation of artworks. When public art is of high quality, ancillary benefits include the sharing of community history, expression of corporate pride, enhancement of streetscapes, and cultural events surrounding the public art. Public Art Program Fund The City should create a fund to be used for the commissioning and purchase of artworks, ad- ministration ofthe Public Art Program, and mainte- nance of artwork. Public art programs and associ- ated funding mechanisms have been established across the country. @ Across the board, cities with public art pro- grams have established ordinances requiring one half to 2 percent of the total cost of public buildings or capital improvement proj ects be set aside for public art. The City ofF ort Worth recently passed a public art program which sets aside 2 percent of capital project funding. Other cities have passed public arts programs including Austin (1 percent), Corpus Christi (1 percent), Dallas (1.5 percent), and Hous- ton (1.75 percent). It is recommended that the City of North Richland Hills adopt a similar ordinance which sets aside 1 to 2 percent of all capital proj ects for the development and maintenance of public art. The recent adoption of Arts Fund Ordinance No. 2545 has initiated public art funding in the City of North Richland Hills. However, the primary funding source, revenue from the antenna lease agreement with Metricom, provides less than half of the average $40,000 needed for one work of art. It could take two to four years to generate enough money for one piece. The cost of public art varies greatly and is completely dependent on the artist, medium, and scale. Grapevine averages approximately $75,000 per piece, however the Nightwatchman atop city hall cost thousands of dollars. The Mustangs of Las Colinas cost in excess of one million, but it was pri- vately funded with the city assuming maintenance responsibilities. Cost is a matter of priority, budget restrictions and the direction of the Public Art Pro- gram. A commission or acquisition will run between $20,000 and $150,000 with 20% going directly to the artist and 10% retained for project administra- tion costs. @ Public Art Committee Generally, when ordinances are in place to fund public art a Public Art Committee is required. Committee selection varies by project. Many cities use city staff only or a mixture of community and city employees. It is recommended that the com- mittee selection be evaluated on a case by case ba- sis. The goal of the committee is to select the type of artwork to be commissioned or purchased, the methods of selection, and the artist to commission the work. Selection methods include open compe- tition, limited competition, invitational, and direct selection. The quality, scope and style of the work is to be detennined by the committee. Goals of Arts Committee The goals of the Public Art Committee should include: · Ensure the public art is of high quality. · Create opportunities for public art to express and enhance the City's identity. · Increase public awareness of cultural arts pro- grams. · Increase the variety of audiences reached by and participating in public art. . Nurture artists as a valuable cultural and civic re- source. City Image Study I· . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Increase access to public art through thoughtful placement and interpretation of art works. · Broaden the mix of art forms and locations. · Ensure that public art is a civic asset. · Use public art to enhance the streetscape, express corporate pride, and share community history. · Protect and enhances parks, open spaces and the natural environment. · Promote cultural events surrounding the public art unveiling to give depth. Fund Usage Project funding should be sufficient to in- clude the following: · Hiring artist to develop design concepts · Acquisition or commission · Placement, installation, exhibition and display · Maintenance · Structures that enable the display or artworks (a base or adornment) · Labor of assistants, materials and contracted ser- vices required for production and installation City of North Rich/and Hills · Transportation ofthe work · Preparation of the site · Documentation such as slides, photos, video and plaque · Dedication of the work. Figure 35 -Public Art that is functional; San Diego @ City Entry Signs To enhance the sense of entry into the City, entry sign projects should include funding for land- scaping and street level paving as shown in Figure 5. Attempts should be made now to reserve land for future city entry signs to guarantee a site when fund- ing becomes available for construction. Special Intersections _Any applicable standards related to thor- oughfare intersection design should be modified to reflect the recommendations herein for selected spe- cial intersection sites. Streetscape Lighting A standard street light should be selected that will be used throughout the City. Any new construc- tion, including City Image Enhancement Projects, should incorporate these street lights into the de- sign and budget of future lighting projects. A Street Light Replacement Plan should be developed that allocates funding and provides a schedule for re- placement of existing street lights with the new de- SIgn. Traffic Signalization and Street Name Signs Current standards pertaining to traffic sig- nalization should be modified to reflect the recom- mendations in this study. Backlit street name signs @ should be included in any future projects. A plan should be developed to retrofit existing traffic sig- nals either by painting and modifying existing equip- ment or replacing the equipment all together. Back- lit street name signs can be added to the traffic sig- nals as they are revamped. A funding mechanism must also be created to implement this plan. Bridge and Culvert Enhancements Current standards for bridge and culvert de- sign should be modified to reflect the proposals herein. New construction should include these rec- ommendations. A plan and budget should be devel- oped to retrofit existing bridges with masonry ve- neer. Traffic and Directional Signs Traffic signage should be redesigned and current standards modified to reflect the changes recommended. (See Figure 13) Thoroughfare Master Planning Due to the sheer magnitude of the capital required to accomplish the city image enhancements proposed in this study, implementation of improve- ments will require several years of funding alloca- tion. Not only will it be necessary to create a long range capital improvement program, but it is rec- ommended that areas of the City be prioritized and thoroughfare master plans be designed to guide re- City Image Study I· . I 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I development of rights-of-way. Thoroughfare mas- ter plans are also important because most ofthe City is newly developed. Many businesses have improve- ments in place that may last 20 or 30 years before redevelopment is required due to storefront deni- gration or market pressures. A long range master plan would allow the City to follow behind redevel- oping businesses and improve adjoining rights-of- way as funding becomes available. In this way, thoroughfares would eventually become seamless as the City shifts from a development-focused cor- porate community to one that concentrates on rede- velopment. Parkway Landscaping Any regulations regarding parkway design should be modified to locate a 5 foot sidewalk along the back of the curb. A more detailed site specific plan should be developed to maximize the design potential for each right-of-way. The landscaping and architectural elements recommended in this study should be incorporated into any parkway design. Street Trees Any regulations pertaining to trees in the right-of-way along major and minor thoroughfares, including the landscape ordinance, should be modi- fied to narrow the list oftrees available to be planted in these locations. Businesses should be encour- aged to replace any dead trees with trees from the list on page 17. Street tree planting should roughly follow the zones set forth in Figure 16 though this City of North Rich/and Hills @ zoning should remain flexible enough to take ad- vantage of opportunities to plant larger trees when possible. Medians and Micro-medians Included in any thoroughfare master plan should be provisions for including medians in ma- jor thoroughfares. When standard median design is not permitted by site constraints, a combination of medians and micro-medians should be used. Cur- rent guidelines may have to be altered to accommo- date micro-medians, but any such issues would be addressed as thoroughfare master plans are devel- oped. Irrigation should be included in all new me- dians, and plan to retrofit existing landscaped me- dians with irrigation should be developed. Parking Lots and Parking Lot Screening Regulations regarding parking lot screening should be modified to reflect the recommendations in Section 3. Most ofthese changes would occur in the landscape ordinance. Landscape Ordinance Enforcement Measures should be taken to insure that the City's landscape ordinance is being properly en- forced. It may be necessary to implement a sched- ule of fees for violators. Visual Impact of Overhead Utilities Burying overhead utilities in the City is, in most cases, a massive undertaking. However, state funding is available that could make efforts to do so feasible. Opportunities to bury utilities should be seized when possible since the impact of removing overhead power lines would have such an immedi- ate impact on the visual quality of the streetscape. When utilities cannot be buried, efforts should be taken to hide poles and control boxes with landscap- mg. Traffic Sign Consolidation Every effort should be given to reducing the number of traffic and directional signs at intersec- tions and along thoroughfares. Though regulations cannot be developed to encompass every conceiv- able site condition, the mindset of reducing visual clutter by reducing signage should be adopted by implementing alternative creative solutions. See pages 26 and 27. Replace Unsightly Privacy Fences Along Thor- oughfares A plan to replace dilapidated privacy fences visible from major and minor thoroughfares should be developed. Masonry walls should be constructed to eliminate this problem. A unifonn masonry wall design should be selected that would continue the length of a thoroughfare creating character and iden- @ tity for each street. This design would be addressed in a thoroughfare master plan. Discontinue the Use of Asphalt Current regulations pertaining to road design and parking lot design should be modified to reflect the recommendation to discontinue the use of as- phalt on driving surfaces. Long range capital im- provement programs should be modified to devote more funding to concrete construction and less money to periodic resurfacing with asphalt. Open Drainageways and Culverts Drainage channel and culvert design should be modified to incorporate the recommendations of this study. A plan should be developed to renovate existing channels and culverts to lessen their nega- tive impact on the City's image. These changes may not take effect until it is necessary to replace such structures due to age and deterioration, but plans should be in place to address the issue when the time comes to renovate the infrastructure. Such renova- tion would include the use ofterraced earthen chan- nels. The most immediate opportunities for imple- menting terraced channels will be within existing earthen channels since many of them are currently experiencing considerable erosion. City Image study I· . 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I I I I Chain Link Fence A plan to replace chain link fencing around culverts and drainageways should be developed and funding made available. This is one of the least expensive projects that would have a great and im- mediate impact on the visual quality of the City. Chain link fence should be replaced by split-rail or a painted ornamental fence as recommended in Sec- tion 5. Loop 820 Every effort should be taken to minimize the divisive nature of Loop 820. As Loop 820 is ex- panded, opportunities should be seized to allow pe- destrians safe and convenient crossing at Meadow Lakes, Rufe Snow Drive, and Holiday Lane. A task force should be fonned to work with TxDOT through the remaining stages ofthe expansion project. Fund- ing sources should be utilized to improve the visual impact that Loop 820 imposes on the City as dis- cussed in Section 6. Public Art The City should establish a Public Art Pro- gram, Public Art Fund, and Public Art Committee as described in Section 7. Regulations should be established for generating revenue to be dedicated to public art. Guidelines should be developed on choosing an artist, prioritizing sites to receive art- work, and how to use available funds. Research City of North Rich/and Hills should be done to create and justify an ordinance requiring public and private funding based on capi- tal improvement expenditure. Parking Lot Lighting Requirements The City of North Richland Hills does not currently have detailed parking lot lighting require- ments. Parking lot lighting design effects the visual quality of the streetscape. Most large parking lots in the City have clusters of intense light sources clus- tered on a few towering poles. Though this method of illumination is efficient, it creates massive amounts of light pollution. Further, when the trees required in the parking lots mature, there will be parking spaces which are in complete shadow cre- ating safety concerns. Many cities have in place strict ordinances which regulate pole height and maximum light output. If the City were to implement such an ordinance, it may also be advantageous to modify the landscape ordinance as well since the design con- siderations necessary to light a parking lot with shorter poles would create an opportunity for addi- tional parking lot islands and thus additional land- scapmg. @ Special Intersections Estimate includes Demolition, Paver Installation, Concrete Installation. Does not include traffic signalization or signage. High/Low difference reflects using pavers as cross- walks versus striping. High $100,000 Low $50,000 Traffic Signalization Estimate includes Traffic Signal Lights, Poles, Mast Arms, Control Boxes, Back-Lit Street Name Signs, and Other Directional Signage. High/Low difference reflects difference between removing and replacing existing with proposed equipment versus painting and modifying existing. Cost varies due to differing intersection requirements. High $150,000 to $225,000 Low $30,000 to $60,000 Bridges and Culverts Estimate includes stone veneer and painted railing on existing structure. Prices vary due to the variety of structures within the City. High/Low difference reflects keeping existing rails or installing new lower profile rails or removing the rail. High $40,000 to $120,000 Low $30,000 to $100,000 Burial of Overhead Utilities It is nearly impossible to arrive an average cost associated with the burial of overhead utilities due to the variations in site conditions and work required. @ City Image Study I·' 1 1 1 1 ·1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I Channelizing with Terraced Earthen Channels Estimate depends on site conditions. Relative Cost Range Current Cost of Concrete Channelization +30% to 70% Thoroughfares in Commercial Areas with Median Estimate Includes Light Standards, Trees, Berms, Sod, Sidewalk, Irrigation Does not include bridge treatments, intersections, or utility burial. High $225,000 per 1000' Mid $175,000 per 1000' Low $100,000 per 1000' Thoroughfares in Residential Areas with Median Estimate Includes Light Standards, Trees, Median Berms, Sod, Sidewalk, Irrigation Does not include bridge treatments, intersections, or utility burial. High $170,000 per 1000' Mid $130,000 per 1000' Low $80,000 per 1000' Remaining City Entry Signs Estimate Includes Construction and Installation of City Entry Signs Low end cost represents sign installation only while high end includes landscaping and paving enhance- ments. Type A Type B Type C High $28,000 to $33,000 $39,000 to $44,000 $49,000 to $55,000 City of North Rich/and Hills Low $20,000 $31,000 $43,000 @ .þ. to () ~ OVERHEAD UTILITY MAP --------- ELECTRIC .............. 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