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CITY OF N$RTH RICHLAND HILLS
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Office of the Mayor
July 18, 1997
To: City Secretary
I hereby call a Special City Council Meeting for 6:30 o'clock p.m. on Monday, July 21, 1997
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 7301 N. E. Loop 820, on the following agenda items:
AGENDA
1. Open Meeting
2. Adjourn to Executive Session for discussion and/or action on personnel matters:
1. Resignation of City Manager and appointment of City Manager to an interim
position.
2. Appointment of City Manager
(The Executive session will be conducted under the authority of the Texas
Government Code Section 551.071 - 072 - 073 - 074.)
3. Return to open session for action, if necessary, on any subject matter of the
Executive Session.
3:30 p.m.
POSTED: July 18,1997 at 3: 3 S p.m.
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P.O. Box 820609 .. North Richland Hills, Texas.. 76182-0609 USA
7301 Northeast Loop 820 .. 817-581-5502" FAX 817-581-5516
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 97-51
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Date:
May 12,1997
Subject:
Request to Close One Entrance to Galway Lane
This past week I was contacted by Sandy Archer, who lives on Galway Lane in our City. She
wanted to place on our agenda an item for action related to the Closing of Galway Lane. I
explained to her that the best approach would be to appear during Citizens Presentation and
tell you what it was they were requesting. Ms. Archer has put together a petition of the
residents on Galway for your consideration. I thought you might want to visit this street prior
to the Council Meeting so you would be more familiar with it.
Ms. Archer plans to attend the meeting Monday night and make her presentation during
Citizens Presentation.
Respectfully submitted,
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C.A. Sanford
City Manager
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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Agenda Number:
6/09/97
GN 97-58
Department: Public Works
Set Date for Public Hearing on Street
Subject: r.la~lJrp at ~RlwRY I Rnp/Nnrthrirlop Rnl IIpvRrrl
Council Meeting Date:
It is proposed that July 14, 1997 be set as the date for a Public Hearing on considering closing
Galway Lane/Northridge Boulevard at a location 140 feet north of the Lynda Lane intersection
centerline.
Proper legal notice of the Public Hearing will be published in the newspaper 30 days in advance
of the hearing (see attached). Notices will be mailed to all property owners to insure they are
notified at least 15 days prior to the Public Hearing.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that July 14, 1997 be established as the date for the Public Hearing on street
closure of Galway LanelNorthridge Boulevard.
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Finance Review
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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CITY OF N$RTH RICHLAND HILLS
Office of the City Secretary
June 3, 1997
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas will hear and determine whether or not the following public street will be
closed:
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GALWAY LANE at a point where it changes to Northridge Boulevard
being the same point where it abuts the west property line of Lot 1, Block
3, Northridge Addition in North Richland Hills, Texas.
The public is invited to appear and offer protests and suggestions. The hearing
will be held in the North Richland Hills City Council Chambers at 7301 Northeast Loop
820 at 7:30 p.m. on July 14, 1997.
Signed this 3rd day of June, 1997.
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City Secretary
P.O. Box 820609 . North Richland Hills, Texas' 76182-0609 USA
7301 Northeast Loop 820· 817-581-5502' FAX 817-581-5516
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Department: Public Works
Permanently Close Galway LanelNorthridge
Subject: Boulevard to Through Traffic - Ordinance No ???5
Council Meeting Date: 7/14/97
Agenda Number: GN 97 -66
A petition was received from 11 of the 15 residents fronting or siding on Galway Lane requesting
it be closed. Galway Lane changes to Northridge Boulevard at the south property line of Norich
Park. There are 35 properties which front or side Northridge Boulevard from Norich Park to
Harwood Road. None of these people were contacted about the petition, but have been notified
of this public hearing.
This street is the only connection between Emerald Hills Way and Harwood Road from Davis
Boulevard to Grapevine Highway. It is used as access to the park from either direction and for
transporting children to Connie Francis Elementary School.
Staff was directed to place this item Gn the Council Agenda. +f the Council approves this
ordinance, staff would recommend the barricading for closure be located across the street in line
with the south property line of Norich Park. This will allow the Norich Park parking lot to serve as
a turn around for garbage trucks and other traffic.
A letter notifying all adjacent residents of the City Council considering this street closure at this
meeting was placed on their door Thursday, June 5, 1997.
Recommendation:
It is recommended Council consider approval of Ordinance No. 2225.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2225
WHEREAS, a petition has been presented to the City Council requesting Galway Lane be
closed and made a "dead end" at a point where its east right-of-way line abuts the north boundary
line of Lot 1, Block 3 , Northridge Addition to City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the City Council determines that
such change shall be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
That, at a point where Galway Lane abuts the north boundary line of Lot 1, Block 3,
Northridge Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, the said Galway
Lane is ordered closed to traffic.
2.
At least one sign in each traveling direction shall be erected at a distance of at least 200
feet from the point where this road is closed.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of July, 1997.
Tommy Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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PET I T ION
We, the undersigned residents of the 5400 & 5500
blocks of Galway Lane, request the city council of North
Rlchland Hills to consider and take action on the following
su~gestlons:
1. Permanently close Galway Lane at the south edge of the
property boundary of 5420 Galway,
or
2. Permanently close Galway Lane at' the north entrance
to the Norwich Park west parking lot,
or
3. Parking spaces on the east edge of the YMCA soccer and
softball fields do not exist, although many cars park
along this area. Adding onto the Norwich Park west
parking lot would provide this needed parking, and at
the same time would sufficiently block the south end
of Ggiway to prevent ~peeding or fast moving through
traffic,
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4. Place dips (or less preferred, road humps) in the
road to slow down through motorists.
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Jf~ We, the undersigned residents of the 5400 & 5500
blocks of Galway Lane, re~uest the city council of North
. Richland Hills to consider and take action on the following
suggestions:
1. Permanently close Galway Lane at the south edge of the
property boundary of 5420 Galway.
or
2. Permanently close Galway Lane at the north entrance
to the Norwich Park west parking lot.
or
3. Parking spaces on the east edge of the YMCA soccer and
softball fields do not exist, although many cars park
along this area. Adding onto the Norwich Park west
parking lot would provide this needed parking, and at
the same time would sufficiently block the south end
of Gaìway to prevent -speeding or fast moving through
traffic,
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4. Place dips (or less preferred, road humps) in the
road to slow down through motorists.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
MEMO
TO:
Jim Browne
Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM:
Bill Thornton
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Galway Lane/Northridge Boulevard
DATE:
July 16, 1997
RE:
AM9697
Staff has reviewed the proposed closure of Galway Lane/Northridge Boulevard and offers
the following comments:
1 . Galway is the only parallel street providing access and visibility to Norich
Park. Houses back to the remaining boundaries of the park, limiting access
and visibility. The only other vehicular access to the park is provided at the
end of Finian Lane.
2. The existing parking lot on Galway is a deteriorating asphalt surface which
also carries storm drainage run-off from Galway. This parking lot cannot
function as a turn around for garbage trucks and other traffic without being
rebuilt as a concrete parking lot.
3. The conflict between park users and turn around traffic poses a threat to the
safety of the park users.
4. Police visibility will be diminished from street, possibly resulting in increased
vandalism and reducing emergency access.
5. Function would be more like a private park with access reduced to primarily
those individuals whose property is immediately next to the park.
Neighborhood parks should serve a % mile radius.
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Bill Thornton
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
North Richland Hills Police Department
Speed Survey
Data Collected From Radar Trailer
5400 Galway at Norich City Park Speed Limit: 30 MPH Zone
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Date(s) of Survey: July 17-18, 1997
Hours of Survey: 5:00 PM-5:00PM
Radar Displays Motorist's Speed
Back To Them: [g Yes D No
Number Of Vehicles Under 20 MPH
Number Of Vehicles 20 MPH To 29 MPH:
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Number Of Vehicles 40 MPH To 49 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 50 MPH To 59 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 60 MPH To 69 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 70 MPH To 79 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 80 MPH And Over
Total Number of 690
'ehicles Surveyed:
Minimum Speed 9
Maximum Speed 50
Average Speed 24
50th Percentile 23
85th Percentile 29
Day(s) of Week: Thursday-Friday
Direction: North/South
Number of Lanes: 2
Speed Limit Sign Posted On Trailer:
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0400-0459 5 1600-1659 37
0500-0559 13 1700-1759 (2)*
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0700-0759 37 1900-1900 48
0800-0859 42 2000-2059 57
0900-0959 33 2100-2159 27
1000-1059 37 2200-2259 30
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Date(s) of Survey: 07/25-26/97 Day(s) of Week: Fri-Sat
Hours of Survey: 1200-1726 Direction: N/S Number of Lanes: 2
Radar Displays Motorist's Speed Speed Limit Sign Posted On Trailer:
Back To Them: ~ Yes D No o Yes D No .
Number Of Vehicles Under 20 MPH 264
Number Of Vehicles 20 MPH To 29 MPH: 653
Number Of Vehicles 30 MPH To 39 MPH: 67
Number Of Vehicles 40 MPH To 49 MPH: 5
Number Of Vehicles 50 MPH To 59 MPH: 1
Number Of Vehicles 60 MPH To 69 MPH: 0
Number Of Vehicles 70 MPH To 79 MPH: 0
Number Of Vehicles 80 MPH And Over 0
Total Number of 990 Number Of Vehicles Surveyed By Hour Of Day:
hicles Surveyed:
Minimum Speed 10 0000-0059 17 1200-1259 76
Maximum Speed 50 0100-0159 5 1300-1359 87
Average Speed 23 0200-0250 7 1400-1459 75
50th Percentile 22 0300-0359 3 1500-1559 84
85th Percentile 27 0400-0459 4 1600-1659 114
0500-0559 7 1700-1759 93
0600-0659 18 1800-1859 53
0700-0759 19 1900-1900 59
0800-0859 29 2000-2059 31
0900-0959 22 2100-2159 40
1000-1059 34 2200-2259 28
1100-1159 45 2300-2359 40
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING LOT SIZE AND MINIMUM SQUARE
FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS
At the July 14, 1997 City Council meeting the Council tabled PZ 97-23 concerning the
increase to the Minimum Square Footage, Lot Size and Elimination of the Rear Yard Open
Space Requirement in certain Zoning Districts. Staff was instructed to place this item on
the agenda for a work session scheduled for July 21 1997.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the City Council consider
the changes outlined above and detailed in the attached recommendation. A chart
detailing other metroplex cities requirements is attached. One local builder spoke at the
Council meeting indicating that he is concerned that an increase in the lot width
requirement will slow future development in the R-2 zoning districts.
Staff will be available during the Work Session to answer any questions concerning this
issue.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Inspections
Council Meeting Date: 7/14/97
ubject:
Public Hearing to Consider Amendment to the Zoning Regulations Agenda Number: PZ 97 -23
to Increase the Minimum Square Footage in the R-1, R-1-S & R-2 Districts,
Increase the Lot Width in the R-2 District, and Delete the Rear Yard Open
Space Requirement. Ordinance Number 2210
Attached is proposed ordinance number 2210, which (1) increases the minimum dwelling unit size in the R-1, R-1-S, and
R-2 Districts, (2) increases the minimum lot width in the R-2 District, and (3) deletes the Rear Yard Open Space
requirement in all zoning districts. Each item will be discussed independently.
1. Increase Minimum Square Footage - The zoning regulations establish minimum house sizes for each residential
zoning district. The minimum square footage for each zoning district is shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1
MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE IN SQUARE FEET
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Zoning R1S R1 R2 R3 R4D R6T R8 R7MF 01 LR C1 C2 OC 11 12 U AG
District
Required
Square 2,000 2,000 1,800 1.600 1,200 1.200 1,200 650 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1,400
Footage
NA: Not Applicable
Note: Some areas in the city are in a "square footage overlay zone" which may establish a
minimum required square footage which differs from that shown in the table.
The attached ordinance increases the minimum dwelling unit size in the R-1 and R-1-S Districts from 2 000 square feet to
2400 square feet. The minimum square footage in the R-2 District increases from 1 800 square feet to 2.100 square feet.
However, to allow builders ample time to adjust to the new square footage requirement. the Planning and Zoning
Commission is recommending that the increase in the minimum house size not take effect until January 1, 1998.
The recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission is based on a review of the new homes built in North
Richland Hills over the three year period from 1994 through 1996. The results of the information obtained from this review
are presented in Table 2 on the next page.
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1,800
1,600
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2. Increase Lot Width in the R-2 District - The minimum square footage was last increased in the R-2 District in
1990 when the required home size changed from 1,600 square feet to 1,800 square feet. Also in 1990, regulations were
changed to require either a side-entry or rear-entry garage. The combination of requiring larger homes and changing the
garage entry has made placement of the building "footprint" difficult for some home floor plans, particularly on interior lots
in the R-2 District. In the R-2 District, corner lots are required to have 80 feet of width, whereas, interior lots are only
required to have 70 feet of width. Some side-entry garages are so close to the side property line that automobiles have
difficulty entering the garage. The proposed ordinance will increase the minimum lot width for an interior lot in the R-2
District from 70 feet to 75 feet. This will give homebuilders more lot area to accommodate the larger homes. The
Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that this requirement not go into effect until January 1, 1998 to allow
developers adequate time to adjust to the new requirement.
3. Delete the Rear Yard Open Space Requirement - Current regulations require each residential lot reserve 20% of
the lot area for a rear yard open space. Some new homes with the larger building footprints have experienced difficulty
achieving this requirement. The proposed ordinance will delete the Rear Yard Open Space requirement in all residential
zoning districts. The "building envelope" will continue to be determined by the front, side and rear building set-back lines.
If approved by the City Council, this zoning ordinance change will go into effect upon passage of the ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these amendments at their June 12, 1997 meeting and recommended
approval.
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that the City Council hold the required public hearing and consider the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
14.
PZ 97-23
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS
TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT IN THE
R-1 R-1-S AND R-2 DISTRICTS, INCREASE THE LOT WIDTH IN THE R-2
DISTRICT AND DELETE THE REAR YARD OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT IN
ALL DISTRICTS.
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron explained that this item is a result of the recent Planning & Zoning
Commissioners workshop where they discussed increasing minimum square
footage and lot widths. Currently R-1 and R-1-S square footage requirements
are 2000 square feet; the amendments would increase this minimum to 2400. R-
2 minimum square footage is currently 1800 square feet and this amendment
would increase this to 2200 square feet. Additionally, lot width requirements in
the R-2 districts would increase to 75 feet, from 70 feet. Lastly, deleting the rear
yard open space requirement would allow the home to accommodate a larger
part of the lot.
Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents.
There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being
none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing.
Mr. Davis suggested that to avoid creating hardships on builders or lot owners
whose subdivisions were existing, platted R-2 lots, be amended for a minimum
square footage of 2000 square foot minimum. The minimum 2200 square foot
minimum would apply for any future subdivisions.
After much discussion between the Commissioners regarding the intricacies of
this amendment, Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PZ 97-23 requiring a 2100
square foot minimum in the R-2 districts; that the R-1 and R-1-S requirements
become effective January 1, 1998, and deleting the required rear yard open
spa~e become effective immediately.
Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O.
10
CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OR DOWNSIZING SECTIONS OF
HIGHTOWER DRIVE FROM THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN
At the July 14, 1-997 City Council meeting the Council tabled PS 97-23 concerning the
removal of portions of Hightower Drive from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Staff was
instructed to place this item on the agenda for a work session scheduled for July 21, 1997.
Attached are the documents previously presented to the Council for consideration of this
matter along with the minutes and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission where this matter was discussed. This concerns two sections of Hightower,
one on the east side of Davis Blvd. and one on the west side of Davis Blvd.
For the section west of Davis Blvd., the Public Works Staff has calculated the impact of
continuing the roadway from Timberlane Drive to Davis Blvd. Attached are exhibits
showing the estimated amount of excavation that would be required to make this section
meet the criteria for construction under current requirements. An estimated cost for this
section as a C4U has also been provided. The material removed should have some value
but that credit has not been factored into the cost estimate. Traffic counts for Starnes
Road to the north and Turner Drive to the south of this section are included with this
report.
The requested removal of the section of Hightower Drive on the east side of Davis Blvd.
was prompted by a property owner who desires to plat and build on property adjacent to
the proposed extension. Letters from developers in the area support leaving the roadway
on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Staff recommends that both sections of Hightower Drive remain on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan as either C4U or C2U.
ORDINANCE NO, 2210
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1874, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO AMEND THE MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE IN THE R-1, R-1-S, AND
R-2 DISTRICTS, TO AMEND THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH IN THE R-2 DISTRICT, AND TO DELETE THE REAR YARD
OPEN SPACE AREA IN ALL DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined the need to amend the minimum dwelling
unit size in certain residential districts, and to amend the minimum lot width in certain residential districts, and
to delete the required rear yard open space requirement in all residential districts, and
WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas, has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment of
Ordinance No. 1874 by changing said Zoning Ordinance as set forth herein; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
THAT, Section 410,C,4, Minimum Dwelling Unit Size, be hereby amended as follows:
A. R-1 District: 2,400 sq. ft. minimum dwelling unit size for building permit applications submitted for
approval after January 1, 1998. Platted lots existing prior to January 1, 1998 shall have a minimum dwelling
unit size of 2,000 sq. ft.
B. R-2 District: 2,100 sq. ft. minimum dwelling unit size for building permit applications submitted for
approval after January 1, 1998. Platted lots existing prior to January 1, 1998 shall have a minimum
dwelling unit size of 1,800 sq. ft.
2.
THAT, Section 420,C,6, Minimum Dwelling Unit Size, be hereby amended as follows:
R-1-S District: 2,400 sq. ft. minimum dwelling unit size for building permit applications submitted for approval
after January 1, 1998. Platted lots existing prior to January 1, 1998 shall have a minimum dwelling unit size
of 2,000 sq. ft.
3.
THAT, Section 410,C,2a, Minimum Lot Width, Interior Lots, be hereby amended as follows:
The minimum lot width for an interior lot in the R2 District in a subdivision plat submitted for approval after
January 1, 1998 shall be 75 ft.
Ord. 2210
Page 1
4.
THAT, Section 410,C,9, and Section 420,C,1 0, Rear Yard Open Space Area, be hereby deleted for all
districts.
5.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect
any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section,
6.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. That Ordinance Number 1874, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
North Richland Rills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended
by this ordinance.
7.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
PASSED AND APPROVED BV THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 14th DAY OF JUL V, 1997.
Mayor, City of North Richland Hills, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
Ord,2210
Page 2
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Inspections
_ Council Meeting Da?é~4/97
3ubject:
PI fhlir. Hp.::!ring tn CnnsirlE!r AmE!nrling thE!
Master Thoroughfare Plan Regarding
the Removal of Hightower Drive from Smithfield Rd. to
Eden Rd. Ordinance No. 2224
Agenda Numbé>16 97-23
Hightower Drive is designated on the Master Thoroughfare Plan as a C4U Major Collector extending
from Rufe Snow Drive to Eden Rd. The roadway is open except for two segments, one between
Smithfield Rd. and Davis Blvd. and the other a distance of approximately 900 feet immediately west
of Eden Rd. There is no right-of-way dedication for the 900 foot section west of Eden Rd. or for
approximately 250 feet of the section west of Davis Blvd. The elevation of the property west of Davis
Blvd. is quite severe and creates somewhat of an engineering difficulty for design and construction
for this section of road.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposal to remove Hightower Drive from the
Master Thoroughfare Plan at its June 12, 1997 meeting upon a citizen request. Many of the adjacent
property owners vetced support for the removal of Hightower Dr, from the Master Thoroughfare Plan
contending that Hightower Drive was no longer needed as a major collector since the Rumfield Rd. /
Starnes Rd. connection between Rufe Snow Drive and Precinct Line Road is proposed for
completion in the near future. The Rumfield Rd. / Starnes Rd. collector is designated as a C2U on
the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
The City received a letter from Patsy Smith, President of the Herman Smith & Company, stating her
company's objection to the removal of Hightower Drive from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. In her
letter (copy attached), she states the importance of Hightower Drive as being beneficial and
necessary to long-term development and future access. A second letter (copy attached) was
received from Vicki Smith Weinberg, Montclair Parc, Inc. voicing support for retaining Hightower
Drive as a collector, but not objecting to it being downgraded from a C4U to a C2U. From a planning
perspective, staff feels it is good planning practice to develop and retain a thoroughfare collector
street system which is continuous and without missing segments. It should be noted that the City
has collected street escrow for Hightower Drive as a C4U street between Smithfield Rd. and Davis
Blvd. These escrow's concern Hightower Drive east and west of Timberlane Drive. Full width right-
of-way has been dedicated from Smithfield Road to Lowery Lane. Half the right-of-way has been
dedicated for a C4U from Lowery Lane east to within 250 feet of the Davis Blvd. right-of-way.
(continued on next page)
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Bud t
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Finance Review
Acct. Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Department Head Signature
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
Finance O.f~C!'Jr
ity Manager
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and considered this request at its
June 12, 1997 meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 with the following
recommendation: "(1) delete Hightower Drive from the Master Thoroughfare Plan west of Davis Blvd.
to Timberlane Drive, (2) downgrade Hightower Drive west of Timberlane Dr. to Smithfield Rd. from a
C4U to a C2U, and (3) downgrade Hightower Drive east of Davis Blvd. to Eden Rd. from a C4U to a
C2U." The attached ordinance has been prepared to reflect the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that the City Council hold the required public hearing and consider the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CITY COUNCIL ACT/ON ITEM
.
REQUEST OF VIC & KAT .
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1, A"KERS ADDITION. (FR
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Mr. Longnec
street impr
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hat an aerobic
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9.
PS 97-23
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER
THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF HIGHTOWER
DRIVE, BETWEEN EDEN ROAD AND SMITHFIELD ROAD.
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron explained that Hightower Drive is currently shown on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan as a major collector extending from Rufe Snow Drive to Eden
Road. He explained that this is a public hearing and property owners that would
be çfirectly affected by this have been notified.
6
Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents.
Ms, Lisa McManQ.is, applicant, 7204 Ed~n Road, stated that she had purchased
this property to build a home, During the inquiry process for building permits she
learned of the plan- to extend Hightower Drive. She stated that in light of the
Rumfield proj~cT, which she understands to serve the same purpose, is
requesting this revision tonight.
Ms. Cheryl Robert's, 7217 Eden Road, explained that in order to avoid further
traffic congestion, she is in favor of this request.
Ms. Jan Bullock, 7109 Eden Road, stated she is a homeowner that would be
drastically affected by this extension and explained that she is in favor of this
request.
Ms. Jud~Harvey, Eden Road, _spoke in favor of this request.
Mr. Larry Backel, 7117 Carolenna, is in favor of this request.
Mr. Justin McWilliams, 7125 Cook Circle, is in favor of this request.
Mr. Jim Cates, 7117 Lowery Lane, spoke in favor of this request. He believes
the road is unnecessary-necessary and the tax dollars could be better spent.
Mr. Bob Mason, 7120 Lowery Lane, is in favor of this request.
There being no additional proponents, Chairman Barfield called for any
opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Wood read into record a letter that had been hand delivered to him earlier in
the day from Herman Smith & Company, that could not be present on this
evening stating their opposition to this request.
Chairman Barfield called for any additional opponents, There being none, the
public hearing was closed,
Mr. Davis explained that this plan has been in effect for many years and is
opposed to taking steps backwards. After discussion, Mr. Davis made a motion
to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan to delete Hightower Drive from Davis
Boulevard west to Timberlane Drive, and to downgrade Hightower Drive from
Timberlane Drive west to Smithfield Rd. to a C-2U, and that Hightower Drive
from Davis Blvd. east to Eden Rd. be downgraded to a C-2U,
Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and the vote was 6 - O.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2224
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN OF
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, PASSED,
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
AUGUST 25, 1985; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North
Richland Hills has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for
amendment of the Master Thoroughfare Plan of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a Public Hearing to consider
said revisions, and after hearìng, determines that sucn revisions shall be
adopted; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
THAT, Hightower Drive, classified as a C4U on the Master Thoroughfare
Plan, be hereby deleted from the Master Thoroughfare Plan from its
intersection with Timberlane Drive to its proposed intersection with Davis
Boulevard.
2.
THAT, Hightower Drive, classified as a C4U on the Master Thoroughfare
Plan, be hereby reclassified as a C2U Minor Collector from Davis Blvd. to its
proposed intersection with Eden Road.
3.
THAT, Hightower Drive, classified as a C4U on the Master Thoroughfare
Plan, be hereby reclassified as a C2U Minor Collector from its intersection
with Smithfield Road to its intersection with Timberlane Drive.
Ord. 2224
Page I
4.
THA T, the Master Thoroughfare Plan be redrawn to incorporate this
amendment.
5.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of
the City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and
phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remainffig phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council
without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
6.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. That the Master Thoroughfare Plan of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and
effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance; and that the Master
Thoroughfare Plan shall hereafter reflect these revisions.
7.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force from and after its
passage.
Ord. 2224
Page 2
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 12TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1997.
~4f
_ ·hai~maf"!.' Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and- Zoning Commis Ion
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 14th DAY OF
JULY, 1997.
Mayor, City of North Richland Hills, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
Ord. 2224
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPER
June 12, 1997
City of North Richland Hills
Planning and Zoning Commission
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: Revisions to the Master Thoroughfare Plan
(Hightower Drive, between_ Smithfield Road and Ed_en Road)
Dear Zoning Commission Members:
As owner and developer of properties in this area, Herman Smith & Co. wishes to register
its opinion with regard to the proposed revision. It has been Herman Smith & Co.'s
understanding that east-west traffic flow would be beneficial and necessary to long-term
development and future access.
The City has spent long hours in developing the Master Thoroughfare Plan and we hereby
request that no revisions be made with regard to deleting sections of Hightower Drive.
Sincerely,
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Patsy R. Smith
President
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HAND DELIVERED
1903 CENTRAL DRIVE, SUITE 403, BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021, (817) 540-4942, FAX (817) 354-4208
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June 23, 1997
Mr. C. A. Sanford
City Manager, City of North Richland Hills
7301 N. E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Re: Hightower Road Extension
Dear Mr. Sanford,
It has recently come to my attention that the City of North Richland Hills is
considering doing away with the Hightower Rd. extension to Eden Rd. As an affected
landowner and very interested party I would like to state that I emphatically support the
P & Z Commission's recomendatioQ that the extension be Iªft in the Master Plan, just
downsized from C4 to C2.
As you know, I developed 114 lots on or near Hightower, (Stoneridge
Subdivision) and now hold most of these lots. Approximately 20 of these lots have
homes being built or lived in at this time. Each and every purchaser has been told that
Hightower will eventually connect to Eden Rd. Further, all of the homeowners I have
spoken to in the surrounding subdivisions believe that Hightower Rd. will, in the future,
be tied to Eden Rd.
Many of the persons in this area have made significant and longterm economic
and personal decisions based on the City's Master Plan. For North Richland Hills to
change that plan at this time would be unfair to literally hundreds of residents in the
affected area.
Elected officials are often called upon to make difficult decisions. They
must weigh the pros and cons of each situation and cast their votes so as to benefit
their city in the greatest possible way.
Using this standard, I feel that the citizens of North Richland Hills would benefit
the most if the Hightower extension was left in the Master Plan. As mentioned earlier, I
have no problem with the downsizing, but do protest the total elimination.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and feel free to distribute this letter
to the council persons.
SÏj1,cerely:...< rV" .
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Vicki Smith Weinberg
338 Grapevine Highway. Hurst, Texas 76054. ),!t-tro 8[7· 498.7778, Fax 817.514.8777
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Speed Survey
Data Collected From Radar Trailer
7200 Eden Road
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Date( s) of Survey: June 30-July 2, t 997
Hours of Survey: 1530-1530
Radar Displays Motorist's Speed
Back To Them: ~ Yes n No
Number Of Vehicles Under 20 MPH
Number Of Vehicles 20 MPH To 29 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 30 MPH To 39 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 40 MPH To 49 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 50 MPH To 59 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 60 MPH To 69 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 70 MPH To 79 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 80 MPH And Over
Total Number of 2,800
ehicles Surveyed:
Minimum Speed 10
Maximum Speed 57
Average Speed 29
50th Percentile 30
85th Percentile 36
Speed Limit: 30 MPH Zone
Day(s) of Week: Mon-Wed
Direction: North/South Number of Lanes: 2
Speed Limit Sign Posted On Trailer:
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Number Of Vehicles Surveyed By Hour Of Day:
0000-0059 27 1200-1259 209
0100-0159 17 1300-1359 140
0200-0250 8 1400-1459 148
0300-0359 8 1500-1559 2]2
0400-0459 1 1600-1659 259
0500-0559 7 1700-1759 320
0600-0659 41 1800-1859 269
0700-0759 68 1900-1900 204
0800-0859 74 2000-2059 163
0900-0959 81 2100-2159 124
1000-1059 100 2200-2259 92
11 00-1159 138 2300-2359 90
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Speed Survey
Data Collected From Radar Trailer
7600 Hightower Speed Limit: 30 MPH Zone
Date( s) of Survey: 07/16-17/97
Hours of Survey: 1230-1715
Radar Displays Motorist's Speed
Back To Them: 15<1 Yesn No
Number Of Vehicles Under 20 MPH
Number Of Vehicles 20 MPH To 29 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 30 MPH To 39 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 40 MPH To 49 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 50 MPH To 59 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 60 MPH To 69 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 70 MPH To 79 MPH:
Number Of Vehicles 80 MPH And Over
Day(s) of Week: Wednesday-Thursday
Direction: East/W est
Number of Lanes: 2
Speed Limit Sign Posted On Trailer:
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Minimum Speed 15
Maximum Speed 58
Average Speed 32
50th Percentile 32
85th Percentile 37
Number Of Vehicles Surveyed By Hour Of Day:
0000-0059 12 1200-1259 84
0100-0159 8 1300-1359 141
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CITY OF N$RTH RICHLAND HILLS
Office of the Mayor
July 18, 1997
To: City Secretary
I hereby call a Special City Council Meeting for 6:30 o'clock p,m. on Monday, July 21, 1997
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 7301 N, E. Loop 820, on the following agenda items:
AGENDA
1. Open Meeting
2. Adjourn to Executive Session for discussion and/or action on personnel matters:
1 . Resignation of City Manager and appointment of City Manager to an interim
position,
2. Appointment of City Manager
(The Executive session will be conducted under the authority of the Texas
Government Code Section 551,071 - 072 - 073 - 074.)
3. Return to open session for action, if necessary, on any subject matter of the
Executive Session,
3:30 p.m.
POSTED:
July 18,1997 at 3: '3 S
p,m,
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P.O. Box 820609 .. North Richland Hills, Texas.. 76182-0609 USA
7301 Northeast Loop 820.. 817-581-5502" FAX 817-581-5516