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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 1986 - 6:00 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers,
7301 Northeast Loop 820.
ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
Presentation by City of Fort
Worth Regarding Sewage Service
Contract (Recommended Discussion
Time - 40 Minutes)
Proposed Extension of Wilson
Lane (To be presented by 8 H & L
Joint Venture Representatives)
(Recommended Discussion Time -
15 Minutes)
3. GN 86-129 Approval of Plans and
Specifications for Fire Station
Training Center and
Administration Offices "(Agenda
Item No. 14) (Recommended
Discussion Time - 5 Minutes)
4. Proposed Revisions to the Sign
Ordinance (Recommended
Discussion Time - 15 Minutes)
5. GN 86-127 Update on Administrative Fee
Study (Agenda Item No. 12)
(Recommended Discussion Time - 5
Minutes)
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NUMBER ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
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6. GN 86-130 Street Right-of-Way on Watauga
Road West of the Watauga City
Limits at the Watauga Road Tank
Site (Agenda Item No. 15)
(Recommended Discussion Time - 3
Minutes)
7. PW 86-30 Approval and Appropriation of
Funds for School Zones in
Various Parts of the City
(Agenda Item No. 17)
(Recommended Discussion Time - 2
Minutes)
8. Appointment of Specification &
Bid Evaluation Committee for
Phone System (Recommended
Discussion Time - 5 Minutes)
9. Other Items
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 1986
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers,
7301 Northeast Loop 820, at 7:30 p.m.
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ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocati on
4. Presentation by Chamber of Commerce
Honoring Mr. J. V. Curry
5. Minutes of the Regular Meeting November 10,
1986
6. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
7. Consent Agenda Item(s) indicated by Asterisk
(8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, & 17)
*-8. PS 86-46 Request of Rufe Snow-Chapman
Joint Venture for Final Plat of
Block 7, Richfield Addition
(Located on the northeast corner
of Rufe Snow Drive and Chapman
Drive)
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ACTION TAKEN
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* 9. PS 86-48 Request of Richmond Bay
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of Block 10, Meadow Lakes
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side of Meadow Lakes Drive south
I of the TESCO right-of-way)
I *10. GN 86-125 Ordinance Adopting the Texas
Municipal Retirement System
I IIUpdated Service Creditll benefit
for 1987, Ordinance No. 1419
I *11. GN 86-126 Ratification of Purchase of
Property Insurance for New
I Community Center and Library
I *12. GN 86-127 Update on Administrative Fee Study
*13. GN 86-128 Routing for Transportation of
I Hazardous Materials :Through the
City, Ordinance No.. 1420
I *14. GN 86-129 Approval of Plans and
I Specifications for Fire Station
Training Center and
I Administration Offices
*15. GN 86-130 Street Right-of-Way on Watauga
I Road West of the Watauga City
Limits at the Watauga Road Tank
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ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
*16. PW 86-29 Glenview Drive East Utility
Adjustment, Bid Tabulation
*17. PW 86-30 Approval and Appropriation of
Funds for School Zones in Various
Parts of the City
18. Citizen Presentation
19. Adjournment
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TO: Rodger N. Line , City Manager
FROM: John H. Whitney , Director Support Services
SUBJECT: New Phone System
Mr. Line:
I believe it is time for the City of North Richland Hills to
prepare for the purchase of a phone communication system for the
Police Department and Library and Recreation Center.
With the recommendation we have in hand from 'our consultant, Ben
Sanford and Associates, it would be advantageous to form a specification
and bid evaluation committee.
I would like to suggest, Dennis Horvath, Ben. Sanford our consultant,
a member of Council and myself.
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John H. Whitney
Director Support Services
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Rodger N. Line
City Manager
FROM:
Richard Royston
Director of Planning and Development
SUBJECT:
Proposed Extension of Wilson Lane
B. H. & L. Joint Venture (Barfield, Howerton, and Long) have begun the
development process on several portions of their holdings in the north
part of the City. You will recall that beginning in April, 1985 and
continuing for several months B. H. & L. rezoned several large blocks of
property in the area of Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, Smithfield
Road, Shady Grove Road and Wilson Lane. The requested rezonings ranged
from Single Family Residential to Commercial. Earlier this year the
Green Valley Track Site was added to this package and in December a
request will be heard to add approximately 100 acres more to the overall
package. This last parcel is immediately north of Green Valley and
running north to the intersection of Shady Grove and Smithfield. In all
B. H. & L. holds approximately 700 acres in the north area of the City.
As I stated the developers have begun the first phase of their overall
project by submitting Preliminary Plats on three residential tracts.
Valley Addition First Filing is the R-l Single Family portion of Green
Valley Track Site. Valley Addition Second Filing is the R-2 Single
Family tract located in the Cherokee Estates area. Valley Addition Third
Filing is the R-3 Single Family tract located between Precinct Line Road
and Davis Boulevard north of the proposed extension of Wilson Lane.
As can be seen on B. H. & L's overall layout, two of these sites. Valley
2 and Valley 3, have no existing street access to the major thoroughfares
in the area. Both subdivisions will be dependent on Wilson Lane for
future development access. Where the proposed street is adjacent to the
Subdivision a portion of Wilson Lane must be constructed. Even with the
required construction there would still be no direct access to
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Smithfield, Davis, or Precinct Line. Because of that fact, B. H. & L has
submitted a proposal to the Staff which would provide immediate access
not only to their initial residential development but also to all of the
properties along the proposed alignment of Wilson Lane which are zoned
Duplex, Office, and Commercial.
The proposal by B. H. & L. has four major components:
1) B. H. & L. would immediately dedicate the full 100 foot right of
way of Wilson Lane for the entire length of their holdings. This right
of way would stretch from Smithfield Road on the west to Precinct Line
Road on the east without interruption.
2) B. H. & L. would propose to excavate and grade as necessary to
provide a design profile and alignment for the proposed street on their
property.
3) B. H. & L. would provide and install temporary drainage facilities
to resolve any cross drainage problems.
4) The City would contract with Tarrant County to place a 30 foot
wide temporary county-type road on the south half of the dedicated right
of way. B. H. & L. would propose to pay one-half of the materials cost
with the City absorbing the remainder and the County providing the labor
and machinery.
The purpose for this proposal would be to provide a temporary type access
to all of B. H. & L's property. Their intent is that this County Road
would remain in place until such time as the various tracts are ready for
development. As stated in the proposal letter approval of the temporary
street would allow them to build only those portions of Wilson Lane
immediately adjacent to the individual project areas. As a matter of
fact. with the temporary road in place the developers would propose only
to build one-half of the divided street, the side adjacent to their
development, in the areas where the temporary road is constructed.
The developers have been in contact with the developers and/or owners of
the properties west of Smithfield Road in both North Richland Hills and
Keller adjacent to Wilson Lane. There is a general concensus of these
owners that the four lane divided street will be continued westward to
Rufe Snow Drive. The most optimistic projections also see the street
being continued to Highway 377. This is the prerogative of the City of
Keller and has not been resolved. However, assuming that the street
extends to Rufe Snow Drive, Wilson Lane could become a major east-west
artery immediately.
There are several issues to be considered by the City Council in
evaluating this request.
1) The developers propose that the county road construction be a
"temporary" solution to their access problem. However. in their proposal
the road would serve as primary access to their property for a period of
approximately five years.
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2) The total distance of the proposed street on B. H. & L's property
would be 9450 feet. According to Public Works Department estimates the
cost of construction for this distance would be $80,182 of which
one-half, $40,091 would be paid by the City. Since this would be
classified "temporary" construction the City could not assess the
adjacent property owner, B. H. & L, for that construction.
3) Tarrant County Precinct 3 cannot contract with the individual
developer to accomplish the street construction. The County must
contract with the City of North Richland Hills. This contract is on a
year-by-year basis and the City is allocated a certain limit of work
which can be requested each year. The Wilson Lane project, if approved,
would obligate all of the City's available work time with the County for
the upcoming year. This would mean that certain other streets within the
City which are on the Public Works priority list for repair would not be
improved until a new allocation is established by the County, which might
be in 1988.
4) The developers propose to construct only one-half of the required
full development street at each subdivision location where there is
direct adjacency. In areas where the proposed subdivisions have only a
side street adjacency with no property frontage, no construction is
proposed. In no instance is B. H. & L. proposing to construct the full
four lane divided Arterial Thoroughfare at this time.
5) Since we forsee that a through street in this location would be an
immediate "success", carrying large traffic volumes, the City would have
to provide continuing maintenance for the temporary street until full
development occurs.
6) Full development of Wilson Lane may be several years in the
future. The Subdivision Ordinance requires only that a developer be
responsible for street improvements within and adjacent to his property.
The piecemeal development of the office and commercial tracts along
Wilson Lane would result in the addition of short portions of the full
width street for each tract or parcel. With the temporary street in
place the pressure for long sections of the finished street to be built
becomes less. Whether the five year time period is accurate is unknown
and the actual time could be extended if development does not proceed
rapidly.
Although there is great need for an east-west thoroughfare in this area
the City would be placed in the position of investing in one developer's
project under this proposal. There are no other property owners who
would benefit from the section of Wilson Lane being built except for B.
H. & L. In their proposal mention is made of the other owners to the
west of Smithfield Road. However, none of these owners have agreed to
this proposal. In fact, at least one developer is currently constructing
his portion of Wilson Lane immediately west of Smithfield Road in Keller
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and a second developer at the intersection of Wilson Lane and Rufe Snow
Drive is being required by the City of Keller to construct the full width
of the street through his development. The owners of the remainder of
the adjacent properties have no immediate plans for development.
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It is requested that you seek City Council discussion and guidance on
this proposal.
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BH&L JOINT VENTURE
BARFIELD-HOWERTON-LONG
700 HARWOOD ROAD
HURST, TEXAS 76054
NOVEMBER 3, 1986
RICHARD ROYSTAN
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
7301 N.E. LOOP 820
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76118
DEAR RICHARD:
BH&L JOINT VENTURE PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING ON WILSON LANE:
1. DO THE EXCAVATION AND FILL NECESSARY TO BRING THE ROADWAY TO
SUBGRADE ELEVATION ON THE DESIGNATED ROADWAY,
2. INSTALL CORRAGATED METAL PIPE AT THE REQUIRED LOCATIONS,
3. PAY UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE MATERIAL COST SUPPLIED BY THE
CITY TO THE COUNTY FOR THE COUNTY TYPE IMPROVEMENTS, AND
4. MAKE THE NECESSARY DEDICATION OF THE TOTAL ONE HUNDRED FOOT
RIGHT OF WAY TO SET THE LOCATION OF THE PERMENANT IMPROVEMENTS.
INSTEAD OF A NORMAL CITY TYPE CROWN BH&L PLANS TO PROVIDE A
BOULEVARD CROWN WITH CITY TYPE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE BOULEVARD SECTION OF WILSON LANE.
BH&L UNDERSTANDS THIS IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE TO PROVIDE FOR
IMMEDIATE TRAFFIC FLOW FOR EAST WEST MOVEMENT ACROSS BH&L'S
PROPERTY FROM PRECINCT ROAD TO KELLER/SMITHFIELD ROAD. WE HAVE
BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS IN NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS AND KELLER IN REGARDS TO THE CONTINUATION OF THIS
IMPROVEMENT TO HIGHWAY 377.
BH&L IS AWARE OF THE FACT THAT NO PERMENANT DEVELOPMENT WILL BE
PERMITTED UNTIL ADJACENT IMPROVEMENTS ON THE OTHER HALF OF THE
BOULEVARD ARE BROUGHT TO CITY STANDARDS.
THE PROS ANDE CONS OF THIS PLAN ARE:
WITHOUT THIS PLAN, BH&L PLANS TO START AT DAVIS AND BUILD THE
WEST SIDE OF WILSON LANE ONLY TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE GREEN
VALLEY TRACT, BUT NOT ACROSS THE GREEN VALLEY TRACT TO
KELLER/SMITHFIELD ROAD. THIS WOULD ONLY FACILITATE MOVEMENT OUT
OF THE OLD CHEROKEE ESTATES (VALLEY SECTION 2).
THE SCHEDULE OF THE SECTION FROM PRECINCT TO DAVIS WOULD BE FIVE
OR MORE YEARS IN THE FUTURE, AND THE SECTION FROM THE EAST SIDE
OF THE GREEN VALLEY TRACT TO KELLER/SMITHFIELD ROAD WOULD BE FROM
THREE TO FIVE YEARS IN THE FUTURE.
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THE PLAN PROPOSED PROVIDES A FLOW OF TRAFFIC ACROSS THE NORTHEAST
PORTION OF THE CITY FROM PRECINCT TO KELLER/SMITHFIELD AND
HOPEFULLY TO HIGHWAY 377 IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE TO TAKE SOME OF
THE LOAD OFF RUFE SNOW AND DAVIS BOULEVARD'S. THIS WOULD OPEN UP
THE NORTH END OF THE CITY FOR EAST/WEST TRAFFIC FLOW AND BRING
EARLIER TAX DOLLARS TO THE CITY.
THIS PLAN WOULD PROVIDE FOR A MORE ADEQUATE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT.
IT COVERS A DISTANCE OF 4,550 FEET FROM PRECINCT LINE ROAD TO
DAVIS BOULEVARD AND 4,900 FEET FROM DAVIS TO KELLER/SMITHFIELD.
IT MAY HAVE SOME DISADVANTAGES BUT WE CANNOT THINK OF ONE.
YOUR CONSIDERATION IS APPRECIATED.
SINCERELY YOURS,
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MEMORANDUM
November 10, 1986
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City Council
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Director of Planning and Development ~~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Proposed Revisions to the Sign Ordinance
Included in the City Council agenda for November 10, 1986 is a proposed
revision to the Sign Ordinance covering the control of the Development
or "Bandit" Sign. The Staff has, while developing that revision,
reviewed the entire text of the Ordinance and has determined that the
most effective approach to revising the Ordinance would be a
comprehensive rewrite of the document.
Major revisions to the text of the Ordinance are to be found in the
following sections.
1. Section 3.9 Filing and Permit Fees:
The fee schedule has been upgraded to reflect the administrative
costs currently being experienced.
2. Section 6.2 Real Estate Signs:
This section has been completely rewritten as noted in the City
Council agenda.
3. Section 6.3 Subdivision--New Development Signs:
This section has been revised to allow for off-site development
signs to be placed in Commercial and Industrial Districts on
vacant properties. Also the provision allowing off-site signs
to be placed on residential properties whether they are occupied
or vacant has been eliminated.
Generally, the text of the Ordinance has been modified to transfer the
responsibility of the administration of the Ordinance to the Planning
and Development Department under the direct control of the Building
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The Staff would request that the City Council review and comment on the
proposed changes in the Sign Ordinance. When the comments have been
received and incorporated we will place the Ordinance on the City
Council agenda for action.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; DEFINING TERMS;
REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR ERECTION OF A SIGN AND PROVIDING FOR A
SCHEDULE OF FEES; REGULATING THE AREA OF SIGNS PERMITTED;
PROVIDING FOR A SERIES OF GENERAL CONDITIONS; REGULATING
TEMPORARY SIGNS; REGULATING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIGNS;
REGULATING BILLBOARDS; PROHIBITING OBNOXIOUS SIGNS AND SIGNS
EXPLOITING SEX; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATI.ON OF A
FINE NOT LESS THAN $50.00 NOR IN EXCESS OF $1000.00; AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HERETO; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT FROM AND AFTER
THE DATE OF ITS ADOPTION AND PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
ARTICLE 1.
PREAMBLE: PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE
The sign regulations as herein established have been made for
the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the City of North Richland Hills. The Ordinance
contains standards regulating the use, size, location,
construction and maintenance of signs. _The intent of the
regulations is to protect values within the City of North
Richland Hills, to enhance the beauty of the City and to
protect the general public from damage and injury which may
be caused by the unregulated construction of signs.
AR TIC L E- 2 .
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2.1 AREA OF SIGN.
"Area of Sign" shall mean the total area within the extreme
perimeter of the attraction area intended to draw attention
to the sign, including all open spaces and supports which the
sign rest upon if said supports are designed to attract
attention to sign. The area of the sign with two (2) faces,
approximately opposed, shall be that of the larger face if
such condition prevails; but, if the angle between the planes
of the faces exceeds thirty (30) degrees the total area of
both faces shall be considered the sign area. For
multi-sided or circular, signs, the area shall be the total
projected area.
SECTION 2.2 BILLBOARD.
"Billboard" shall mean any freestanding sign, signboard or
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outdoor advertising display which is used for advertising
purposes or display purposes, except advertising displays
used exclusively:
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(a) To advertise the sales or lease of the property upon
which such advertising displays are to be placed.
(b) To designate the name of the owner or the occupant of
the premises upon which such advertising display is
placed, or to identify such premises.
(c) To advertise .goods manufactured, produced, or for sale
or service rendered, on the property upon which such
advertising display is placed.
SECTION 2.3 BUILDING LINE
"Building Line" shall be established by the Zoning
Ordinance.
SECTION 2.4 FACE OF BUILDING.
"Face of Building" shall mean the general outer surface not
including cornices, bay windows, or other ornamental trim, of
any main exterior wall of the building.
SECTION 2.5 LIMITED ACCESS FREEWAY.
"Limited Access Freeway" shall be deemed to mean a highway
to which the right of access to or from abutting lands is
controlled and restricted by the State of Texas or the City
of North Richland Hills. Further, a "Limited Access Freeway"
shall be bordered on each side by access roads (or right-of-
way for access roads). "Limited Access Freeways" within the
City of North Richland Hills are Interstate 820 and Airport
Freeway (SH 121) only.
SECTION 2.6 GROUND SIGN.
"Ground Sign" shall mean a sign not wholly supported on a
building on which has its main supporting structure depending
upon the ground for attachment.
SECTION 2.7 PROJECTING SIGN.
"Projecting Sign" shall mean a sign suspended from or
supported from a building or structure and projecting out
therefrom more than one (1) foot.
SECTION 2.8 ROOF SIGN.
"Roof Sign" shall mean any sign supported by the roof of a
building or placed above the apparent flat roof or eaves of a
building as viewed from any elevation.
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SECTION 2.9 SIGN.
"Sign" shall mean a display board, screen, structure,
object or part therof, used to announce, declare, demon-
strate, display or otherwise advertise and attra'ct the
attention of the public to any business, service or product
provided on the premises upon which sign is placed, other
than:
(a) Official notices authorized by a court, public body or
public officer; and,
(b) directional, warning or information signs authorized
by federal, state or municipal authority.
SECTION 2.10 TEMPORARY SIGN.
"Temporary Sign" shall mean a "sign, banner, pennant, flag
or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light
fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light material with or
without frames intended to be displayed for a short period of
time only. Trailer and portable signs are classified as
"Temporary Signs."
SECTION 2.11 WALL SIGN.
"Wall Sign" shall mean any sign painted on, attached to or
projecting from the wall surface of a building (including
permanent window sign and signs on awnings and/or marquees).
A wall signs shall not project above the apparent flat roof
or eave line as viewed from all elevations, or more than one
foot from the surface of the wall.
SECTION 2.12 MARQUEE SIGN.
"Marquee Sign" shall include any hood or awning or
permanent constructi"on projecting from the wall of a building
or other structure.
SECTION 2.13 DEVELOPMENT.
"Development" shall mean any nonresidential property
improvement or properties improved as a unit with a common
parking area that is contiguous to the development. A
shopping center under single or multiple ownership
constitutes a development.
SECTION 2.14 QUALIFIED STREET FRONTAGE.
"Qualified Street Frontage" shall mean the width of
property of a commercial or industrial development which
bears the address of the property.
SECTION 2.15 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN.
"Traffic Control Sign" shall be any sign used only to
control and direct traffic on private property (e.g., "ENTER"
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or "EXIT') without logo or advertising messages.
SECTION 2.16 ZONING DISTRICT.
" Z 0 n i n g D i s t r i c t" ref err e d t 0 i nth i s 0 r din a n c 'e s h a 11 be a s
defined in the Zoning Ordinance of the City Of North Richland
Hills, Texas, Ordinance Number 1080 and subsequent
amendments.
ARTICLE 3.
SIGN PERMIT AND FEES
SECTION 3.1 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED.
(a) No person shall erect, alter or add to a sign or sign
structure, except as provided by this Ordinance and
unless a permit for the same has been issued by the
Building Official or other person he/she may authorize
of the City. Where signs are illuminated by electric
lighting, a separate electrical permit shall be
obtained as required by the Electrical Code of The
City.
(b) No sign permit shall be issued for any additional
signs or alterations to existing signs until all signs
on the property or development conform to the provi-
sions of this Ordinance.
EXCEPTION: Temporary signs.
SECTION 3.2 OFFICIAL, QUASI-OFFICIAL AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN.
(a) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the erection,
construction and maintenance of official traffic, fire
and police signs, signals, devices and markings of the
State, City·o"r other appropriate governmental
authorities, nor the posting of notices required by
law. Private and quasi-public signs shall be
prohibited upon public property unless authorized by
the City of North Richland Hills or other appropriate
governmental authorities.
(b) Legal notices, telephone and other underground utility
warning signs, not exceeding one (1) square foot in
size and other safety signs may be erected without a
permit being issued.
(c) Nonadvertising, directional or informational signs
less than six (6) square feet in area may be used
without a permit in zoning districts R-7-MF, 0-1, LR,
C, I and PD as defined in the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of North Richland Hills.
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SECTION 3.3 APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT.
Application for sign permit shall be made to the Building
Department accompanied by the filing fee in the amount
provided for by Section 3.8 for each development on which the
sign or signs are to be erected and shall contain or have
attached thereto the following information:
(a) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) Location of building, structure or lot to which or
upon which the sign or advertising structure is to
be attached or erected;
(c) Position of the sign or advertising structure in
relation to nearby buildings or structures;
(d) Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and
specifications and method of construction and
attachment to the buildings or in the ground;
(e) Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing the
structures are designed for deadload and wind pressure
in any direction in the amount required by this and
all other laws and ordinances of the City. The Build-
ing Code of the City, which is the current edition of
the Uniform Building Code, shall apply for design of
any sign structure;
(f) Name of person, firm, corporation or association
erecting structure or painting the sign;
(g) Written consent of the owner of the building,
structure or land to which or on which the structure
is to be erected or sign to be painted.
(h) Any electrical permit required and issued for such
sign;
(i) Estimated sign value;
(j) Detailed plans of all eXisting signs, including
photos and/or other pertinent data which will aid
in the determination of the sites conformance with
this Ordinance;
(k) Such other information as the Building Official shall
require to show full compliance with this and all
other laws and ordinances of the City;
(1) In addition to the filing fee, a sign permit fee
shall be collected in accordance with the schedule
of Section 3.8.
SECTION 3.4 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
All applications for sign permits for signs which do not
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conform to the provisions of this Ordinance or are located on
the same property or development on which other signs do not
conform with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
submitted by the Building Official to the Director of
Planning and Development for review in accordanC'e with the
provisions of Article 10 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3.5 APPROVAL OF TRAFFICE ENGINEER.
If in the opinion of the Building Official the plans and
specifications indicate that the sign or sign structure might
interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic, or in any place
where a ground sign is to be placed on a corner lot, then the
applicant shall submit a traffic engineer certification with
the application.
SECTION 3.6 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
If it shall appear the proposed sign structure is in
compliance with all the requirements of this Ordinance and
all other laws and ordinances of the City of North Richland
Hills and has received approval where necessary, the Building
Department shall then issue the sign permit. If the work
authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within
ninety (90) days or a proper extension granted thereto after
date of issuance, the said permit shall become null and void.
Issuance of the sign permit shall be conditioned upon the
applicant's acceptance of any conditions imposed thereon by
the City. No sign permit issued with conditions shall be
valid until all conditions have been complied with by the
applicant.
SECTION 3.7 UNSAFE AND UNLAWFUL SIGNS.
(a) Signs and sign structures including those existing
prior to this ordinance shall be maintained at all times in a
state of good repair", safe and secure with all braces, bolts,
slips, supporting frame and fastenings free from deteriora-
ation, termite infestation, rot, rust or loosening, able to
withstand at all times the wind pressure for which they were
originally designed.
(b) No person maintaining any sign, sign structure or
billboard shall fail to keep the ground space within eight
(8) feet from the base of the said sign, signboard, billboard
or advertising structure free and clear of weeds, rubbish and
other flammable waste material.
(c) If the Building Official or other person he/she may
appoint shall find that any sign or other advertising
structure regulated herein as unsafe or insecure, or as a
menace to the public, or has been constructed or erected or
is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this
section, the permittee or owner thereof shall be given
written notice. If the permittee or owner fails to remove
or alter the structure so as to comply with the standards
herein set forth within thirty (30) days after such notice,
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such sign or advertising structure may be removed or altered
to comply by the City of North Richland Hills at the expense
of the permittee or owner of the property upon which it is
located. The Building Official shall refuse to issue any
subs equen t bu i 1 ding, e 1 ec tr i ca 1, plumb i ng 0 r mec'han i ca 1
permits for the property on which the offending sign was
located if any owner or permittee shall refuse to pay costs
so assessed.
The Building Official may cause any sign or other advertising
structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property
to be removed by giving at least forty-eight (48) hours
notice.
(d) The Building Official or other person he/she may
appoint may cause any illegal temporary sign, including
flags, pennants, banners and temporary window signs to be
removed within a twenty-four (24) hour period.
EXCEPTION: The American and Texas flags may be flown
at any time without a permit.
SECTION 3.8 FILING AND PERMIT FEES.
(a) Permanent signs and billboards: application and plan
review fees shall be $50.00 for permenant signs and
billboards.
Sign permit fees shall be based on the value of the
sign in accordance with the following:
Monetary Value of
Proposed Work
Base Fee + Percentage of
Estimated Cost
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501 -
1,501 -
3,001 -
5,001 -
50,001 -
100,001 -
500,001
500
1,500
3tOOO
5 ,-000
50,000
100,000
500,000
or more
$
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25.00
30.00
35.00
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50.00 +
150.00 +
650.00 +
.7%
.6%
.5%
.4%
(b) Temporary Signs:
a single filing/permit fee of:
1st sign
2nd sign
3rd sign
$ 25.00
20.00
15.00
ARTICLE 4.
AREA, OF SIGN PERMITTED
SECTION 4.1 SIGNS:
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
(a) For signing purposes, frontage or private streets that
serve as public thoroughfares and not just driveways may,
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with City Council approval, be considered as qualified street
frontage.
(b) Anyone (1) development may have a choice of, but not
more than, one (1) ground sign, one (1) roof sign or one (1)
projecting sign, subject to the exceptions contained in
Section 4.2 through 4.8. In the case of very large develop-
ments (e.g., shopping centers, apartment complexes, etc.)
that have substantial frontages on two or more streets (with
commercial or industrial zoning on both sides of the
streets), additional ground signs may be permitted with
special approval from the City Council.
SECTION 4.2 GROUND SIGNS.
Ground signs are subject to the following provisions:
(a) One (1) ground or pole sign may be permitted for each
300 linear feet of qualified street frontage with each
development in all zoning districts except AG and all
of the R districts.
(b) The total area of sign permitted for a ground sign
shall be measured as one (1) square foot of area of
sign for each linear foot of street frontage, to a
maximum area of sign of 300 square feet for anyone
sign.
(c) The maximum height of any ground sign and its support-
ing structure shall be twenty-five (25) feet, except
that the height of a ground sign may be increased by
adding one (1) foot of height for each linear foot the
sign is back from the adjacent property lines, not to
exceed a maximum height of fifty (50) fee"t to the top
of the sign.
(d) The height of any ground sîgn may not exceed one-half
(1/2) the shortest linear distance from the location of
the sign to the nearest boundary of any AG or R zoning
districts.
(e) The sign shall not project over the property line of
the development, right-of-way or over any area within
ten (10) feet of the curb of a public street or
thoroughfare.
(f) A minimum qualified frontage of 100 feet shall be
required to erect a ground sign.
(g) Permanent attachment to the ground shall be required
for all ground signs.
SECTION 4.3 ROOF SIGNS.
Roof signs permitted are subject to the following provisions:
(a) One (1) roof sign may be permitted with each develop-
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ment on all zoning districts except AG and R districts.
(b) Roof sign shall not project over the edge of the roof
or eave.
(c) The maximum permitted area of roof signing shall be
one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot
of property frontage not to exceed a maximum of 100
square feet.
(d) The height of a roof sign shall not exceed ten (10)
feet above the apparent flat roof or eave line.
(e) Roof sign supports should be architecturally
attractive or screened from view.
SECTION 4.4 PROJECTING SIGNS.
Projecting signs permitted are subject to the following
provisions.
(a) One (1) projecting sign may be permitted with each
development in all zoning districts except AG and R
districts.
(b) Projecting signs shall not project over the property
line of the development, right-of-way or over any area
within ten (10) feet of the curb of a public street or
thoroughfare.
(c) Projection of sign shall not extend more than four
(4) feet from any wall facing.
(d) The total permitted area of a projecting sign shall be
measured as one (1) square foot of sign area for each
linear foot of property fro~tage not to exceed a
maximum of 100 square feet-.
SECTION 4.5 THEATER MARQUEES.
Theater marquees need not be limited to projecting sign
criteria, but shall be subjected to individual approval by
the City Council.
SECTION 4.6 WALL SIGNS:
COMMERCIAL ZONES.
Wall signs shall be permitted in commercial or industrial
zoning dstrict development provided the total area of all
wall signs on anyone (1) wall face shall not exceed twenty
five (25%) percent also to include valance and permanent
window signs. A wall -sign shall not project above the
apparent flat roof or eave line.
SECTION 4.7 SIGNS:
RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL ZONES.
All signs are prohibited in AG and all R zoning districts
except as follows:
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(a) Multi-family developments in R-7-MF zoning districts
shall be allowed one (1) wall or ground sign for
identification purposes only for each street frontage.
The area of such signs shall not exceed one (1) square
foot per residential unit, or thirty-two (32) square
feet, whichever is least. Ground signs in R-7-MF
zoning districts shall not exceed a height of four (4)
feet above grade. A permit is required for these signs.
(b) Wall signs may be used with any residential use in AG
and all R zoning districts with exception to R-7-MF,
with a maximum area of sign of two (2) square feet per
sign with a limit of two (2) signs for anyone (1)
occupancy, and may be erected without a permit being
issued.
(c) In AG zoning districts, legitimate agricultural
businesses or enterprises shall be permitted ground,
roof, projecting or wall signs in accordance with the
restrictions of Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.6 except
that the total area of all signs shall not exceed 100
square feet and the height of any ground sign shall not
exceed fifteen (15) feet above grade. A permit is
required fòr all these signs.
SECTION 4.8 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS.
(a) The maximum area of anyone traffic control sign shall
be two (2) square feet.
(b) Traffic control signs are not permitted in AG and all
R zoning districts with exception of the R-7-MF
district.
(c) Traffic control signs shall not include any advertis-
ing or attention attractng lighting, symbols, logos or
shapes.
(d) Traffic control signs may pertain to either vehicular
or pedestrian traffic.
ARTICLE 5.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5.1 INTERFERENCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS.
No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion
of its surface or supports will interfere in anyway with the
free use of any fire escape, exit, standpipe, or windows or
obstruct any required ventilator or door stairway.
SECTION 5.2 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT.
(a) No sign permit shall be issued for any sign or
billboard which encroaches upon or over any City owned or
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controlled property unless an encroachment permit therefor is
obtained from the City Councilor State agency in charge.
(b) No encroachment permit for any sign or billboard shall
be issued unless in the opinion of the Building Official the
erection and maintenance of said sign shall not imperil the
health, safety and welfare of the public. Any such permit
may be issued subject to such conditions as the City Council
deems to be reasonably necessary for the protection of the
public.
SECTION 5.3 PROJECTION OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY.
No sign may project more than six (6) inches from the face
of a building over private property used or intended to be
used by the general public, unless there is a minimum of
eight (8) feet clearance from the bottom of the sign to
sidewalk or grade immediately below the sign, or a minimum of
fourteen (14) feet clearance from the bottom of the sign to a
vehicular trafficway immediately below the sign.
SECTION 5.4 MEMORIAL SIGNS AND HISTORICAL TABLETS.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City Council
from granting special permits on such terms as it may deem
proper, for signs advertising or pertaining to any civic,
patriotic or special event of general public interest taking
place within the boundaries of the City, when it is
determined that the same will not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare, interest or safety, nor injurious to
adjacent property or improvements.
SECTION 5.6 LIGHTING.
(a) Signs may be illuminated or nonilluminated.
Illumination may be either by internal, internal-indirect or
indirect lighting as defined in '(b), (c) and (d). Lighting
sh~ll be so installed as to avoid any glare or reflection
into adjacent property, or onto a street or alley to create a
traffic suggested that lighting be turned off as soon after
business hours as is reasonable, especially for signs in
close proximity to residential areas.
(b) "Internal Lighting" means a source of illumination
entirely within the sign which makes the contents of the sign
visible at night by means of the light being transmitted
through a translucent material but wherein the source of the
illumination is not visible.
(c) "Internal-Indirect Lighting" means a source of
illumination entirely within the sign (generally a free
standing letter) which makes the sign visible at night by
means of lighting the background upon which the free standing
character is mounted. The character itself shall be opaque,
and thus will be silhouetted against the background. The
source of illumination shall not be visible.
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(d) "Indirect Lighting" means a source of external
illumination located a distance away from the sign, which
lights the sign, but which itself is not visible to persons
viewing the sign from any normal position of view.
SECTION 5.7 ROTATING, MOVING, FLASHING, CHANGING OR BLINKING
SIGNS.
Rotating, moving, flashing, changing or blinking signs shall
not be permitted. However, "message signs" (for example:
time and temperature, etc.) may be permitted as approved on
an individual basis be the City Council, giving adequate
consideration to traffic seafety hazards posed by the size
and location of the proposed sign.
ARTICLE 6.
TEMPORARY SIGNS
SECTION 6.1 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
Excpt as otherwise provided in this Ordinance:
(a) No person may erect a temporary sign as defined in
Section 2.10 without a permit obtained from the
Building Department.
(b) No temporary or portable sign shall be erected or
placed to advertise a business, industry or pursuit
except on the premisese on which the business, industry
or pursuit is conducted.
(c) No temporary or portable sign shall be erected or
placed on any public property or right-of-way, utility
pole, light pole, or traffic control sign or pole.
(d) No temporary sign shall be displayed for more than
thirty (30) days per permit received.
(e) A maximum of three (3) temporary sign permits per year
shall be issued to anyone business, industry or
pursuit.
(f) Temporary signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet
in area.
(g) No temporary or portable sign shall be erected or
placed within fifteen (15) feet of the curb or street
except for those which may be mounted on the wall of a
building which is closer than fifteen (15) feet to the
curb or street.
(h) No temporary or portable sign may be erected or placed
.in any location that constitutes a safety or traffic
hazard.
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(i) Non-conforming temporary signs or temporary signs
without permits may be impounded by the City.
(j) Each temporary sign may not advertise more than one
business unless each business that advertises pays for
a permit and counts as one of the three allowed per
year as stated in Subsection (e).
(k) Trailer and portable sign companies shall bear in
letters of not less than one (1) inch in height the
company name and telephone number on each unit. These
must be current or they will be classified as non-
non-conforming signs and subject to Subsection (i).
SECTION 6.2 REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
Permits shall not be requred for the following types of real
estate signs:
(a) One (1) temporary sign announcing the offering for sale
or rental of induvidually platted residential or commercial
property on which it is placed shall be allowed in any dis-
trict and may be placed in any yard. Such sign shall not
exceed five (5) square feet in area; it shall be removed
within one (1) week following the close of sale or lease.
(b) On nonresidential commercial property where there is a
business building, one (1) temporary unlighted sign offering
all or a portion of the same for sale or rental shall be
allowed flat against any wall of the business building. Such
sign shall be no taller than the wall and shall have an area
no larger than 100 square feet. Such sign shall be removed
within one (1) week following the close of sale or lease.
(c) On undeveloped property, temporary unlighted signs
offering the same for sale or lea~e shall be allowed. Such
signs shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet behind
any curb or ten (10) feet behind any property line, whichever
greater; and shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
The total area of all sign message surfaces of all such signs
shall not exceed one (1) square foot per one (1) lineal foot
of street frontage of the property for sale or 100 square
feet on each street fronting such property; whichever is
smaller. Only one (1) sign per street frontage shall be
permitted. Each sign shall be removed within one (1) week
following the close of the sale or lea.se.
(d) Six (6) unlighted directional "Open House" signs not to
exceed five (5) square feet, may be located on property other
than the property which is to be sold, during daylight hours
only, and shall be permitted without the issuance of a sign
permit; provided, however, that such signs shall not be
located upon public right-of-way or within the center divider
median of any roadway or be located at any location so as to
interfere with the view of traffic at any intersection or
driveway.
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(e) Policy for Weekend Builders Advertising.
The City of North Richland Hills' Policy for Weekend Adver-
tising,as expressed in this policy,is extended to homebuild-
ers for the purpose of guiding the weekend motoring public to
available residential properties. The policy is intended as
a benefit also to the buying public. These provisions are
designed to allow temporary directional signs without
resulting in an excess that may prove offensive to others of
the public. The policy should serve also as "common sense"
guidelines in places where direct application is unclear.
(1) Schedule: Signs will be allowed between 5PM Friday and
8AM Monday. A holiday falling on Friday or Monday will
be considered part of the weekend.
(2) Sign Size: Signs shall not exceed 24" by 30" in size,
nor be installed more than 3 feet above grade.
(3) Spacing of Signs: A minimum of 30 feet must be held
between all signs, and signs for anyone advertiser
must be at least 200 feet apart.
(4) Sign Locations:
"a" Not closer than 40 feet to a street intersection or
median opening.
"b" Not closer than 3 feet from the edge of the sign to
the street curb (or edge of pavement). Signs should not
encroach either the sidewalks or street.
"c" Not in a motorist "visibility triangle". Generally,
if a sign is close to blocking motorist visibility, it
should be moved (see "a" above).
"d" Not more t"han 3 mi 1 es f rom the su bj ec t prope rty.
(5) Signs should be rigid, 2 dimensional displays that
advertise new residential property, "for sale" only
(not lease property), guiding the motorist to a
specific location.
These are the guidelines under which this policy will be
administered, relating particularly to the weekend/motoring/
home-buying customer. It is the responsibility of the builder
to secure permission of the adjacent property owner for
placement of the signs on private property. This policy does
not grant unlimited access and use of the City right-of-way.
Violations of this policy will be cause for confiscating
the signs, and excessive violations may require that the
policy simply be abandoned. All builders are offered the use
of this policy equally. In so doing, we ask that you help us
maint~in a neat and orderly appearance throughout all of
North Richland Hills.
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SECTION 6.3 SUBDIVISION/NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGNS.
(a) These signs are used for identification of a new
project, such as a subdivision, where real property is being
sold for the first time to a user, new buildings, puboic
projects and the like. These signs are not permanent 'but may
be required for a longer period of time than most temporary
signs. In no event shall there be more than one on-site sign
which for a project located on property owned by the adver-
tiser in the same zoning district and one off-site sign to be
located in any zoning districts with exception of AG and all
R districts. Such signs shall be removed at the end of one
year or completion of the project, whichever comes first. An
extension to the one year limitation may be granted by the
Building Official and a renewal fee equal to the permit
fee is paid and one of the following requirements are met:
(1) a substantial portion of the development is not yet
completed,
(2) if the development has building activity in progress,
(3) if the sign is relocated to a portion of the develop-
ment which is not offensive to the completed portions
of the development.
These signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height and 150
square feet in area. They shall be located at least 25 feet
behind the curb of any street, outside any visibility
triangle.
(b) A sign permit is required for subdivision or new
development signs erected or placed in accordance with the
provisions of Section 6.3(a).
SECTION 6.4 TRADE CONSTRUCTION S-IGNS.
Trade construction signs may be approved at the discretion
of the Building Official to advertise the various construc-
tion trades on any construction site. Trade construction
signs shall be removed before a certificate of occupancy is
issued. They shall be in accordance with Section 6.3.
SECTION 6.5 POLITICAL SIGNS.
Temporary, unlighted political signs (inCluding portable or
trailer signs) supporting an announced candidate, a party or
an issue shall be allowed in any district without a sign
permit, subject to the following:
(a) Political signs -shall be located only on private
property with the. permission of the owner. Political
signs shall not be permitted on any public property or
right-of-way, nor on any utility, light, traffic signal
or sign poles.
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(b) Political signs are permitted for a period of thirty
(30) days prior to local or county elections, sixty
(60) days prior to a state election, and ninety (90)
days prior to a national election. All political signs
shall be removed not later than seven (7) days after
the election or after the termination of candidacy,
whichever occurs first.
(c) In AG and all R zoning districts, political signs shall
not have a height of more than three (3) feet above
grade. In other zoning districts, the height shall not
exceed six (6) feet above grade.
(d) In AG and all R zoning districts, political signs shall
not exceed five (5) square feet in area. In other
zoning districts, the area shall not exceed fifty (50)
square feet.
(e) In all zoning districts, political signs shall be
located no closer than ten (10) feet to the street or
curb and shall not be located to cause a safety or
traffic hazard.
SECTION 6.6 CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS SIGNS.
(a) Temporary signs advertising the civic or religious
events of civic and religious organizations may be
erected or placed on their property after obtaining a
permit from the Building Department at no cost. A
maximum of two permits may be issued at anyone time.
(b) Temporary signs advertising the civic or religious
events of civic and religious organizations may be
erected or placed on private property with the written
permission of the owner and pay for a permit from the
Building Department and are subject to Section 6.1
(c) Signs announcing civic or religious events of wide-
spread community interest may be erected on public
property or right-of-way with special permission from
the City Council if they do not create a traffic hazard
and obtain a permit without cost from the Building
Department.
ARTICLE 7.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The construction of all signs shall comply to structural
requirements of the City of North Richland Hills Building
Code, and also the current edition of the Uniform Building
Code adopted by the City.
The design shall be related to the type of supoorts and
shall be in harmony with surroundings.
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ARTICLE 8.
BILLBOARDS
SECTION 8.1 APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL.
(a) No billboard may be constructed unless a sign permit
therefor has been issued with the approval of the City
Council.
(b) In making its determination, the City Council shall
consider, among other factors, whether or not issuance
of the permit.
(1) Will be materially detrimental to the public welfare;
(2) Will substantially interfere with the orderly develop-
ment of the City as provided for in the Official Land
Use Plan;
(3) Will be compatible with the development of property of
other persons located in the vicinity thereof;
(4) Will comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.
(c) Applications therefor shall be filed and processed as
provided for in Article 3 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8.2 ZONING.
A billboard may be placed only adjacent to a limited access
freeway as defined in Section 2.5, in zoning districts except
AG and all R districts.
SECTION 8.3 MAXIMUM AREA.
( a ) No sin g 1 e f ace d bill b par d s;h a 11 be 1 a r g e r than 7 0 0
square feet in area.
(b) No one face of a double-faced or V-shaped billboard
shall exceed 700 square feet in area.
SECTION 8.4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT.
The maximum geight of billboards shall be fifty (50) feet
measured from the ground to the overall top. Approval for
taller billboards may be granted by the City Council in those
cases where it will reduce clutter and fit in more compatibly
with the surrounding terrain and structures. No billboard
shlall be located on the roof or wall of al building.
SECTION 8.5 BILLBOARD LOCATION AND POSITION.
(a) Billboards shall be erected only on private property
and shall not project over any public property or right
-of-way. Billboards shall be located within 100 feet of
the limited access freeway boundary line.
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(b) Billboards shall be positioned such that the primary
viewing angle is from the freeway.
SECTION 8.6 BILLBOARDS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
(a) The closest projecting point of a billboard shall not
be located closer than 100 feet from a residential
district boundary or property line.
(b) The closest projecting point of a billboard shall not
be located closer than 100 feet from the property line
of any public recreation area, public or parochial
school, public library or church.
SECTION 8.7 STRUCTURE.
(a) From the effective date of this Ordinance, all new
billboards shall be of single post construction.
(b) All billboards shall comply structurally to the City's
Building Code.
SECTION 8.8 MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BILLBOARDS.
A minimum distance of 1760 feet shall be maintained between
any two(2)billboards located on the same side of the freeway.
SECTION 8.9 ILLUMINATION.
(a) Any illumination used on a billboard shall be of an
indirect type and shall not face toward any residential
building.
(b) No flashing or intermittent lights shall be used to
illuminate a billboard.
ARTICLE 9.
OBNOXIOUS SIGNS EXPLOITING SEX PROHIBITED
SECTION 9.1 VISUAL DEPICTION OF SEXUAL AREAS OF HUMAN FORM
PROHIBITED.
No sign or signs as defined in this Ordinance, to include
any temporary sign, which in whole or in part, depicts the
human form in such a manner that the areas of the buttocks.
or the genitals, or the pubic area, or any portion of the
female breast below the top of the nipple, are depicted as
not covered with opaque clothing shall be maintained,
ere c t ed, 0 r pIa c e d u p 0 n', 0 r ad j ace n t tot h e 0 U t sid e 0 fan y
bUilding where it is visible from public streets or from
adjacent bUildings or premises.
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SECTION 9.2 USE OF WORDS CONNOTATING EROTIC ENTERTAINMENT
PROHIBITED.
No sign or signs as defined in this Ordinance, to include
any temporary signs, which in whole or part advertise any
"topless," "bottomless," "naked," or words of like import,
except that the words "adult entertainment" or "adult shows"
will be permissible, shall be maintained, erected, or placed
upon or adjacent to the outside of any building where it is
visible from public streets or from adjacent buildings or
premises.
SECTION 9.3 DISPLAY OF OFFENSIVE SIGNS A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Any sign which is in violation of Sections 9.1 and 9.2 is
declared a public nuisance.
SECTION 9.4 ABATEMENT.
(a) Any temporary sign or signs in violation of this
Article shall be abated within twenty-four (24) hours
after notice has been given in writing to abate the
sign or signs. Any sign which involves letters placed
on a marquee is considered a temporary sign for
purposes of this Article.
(b) Any sign or signs in violation of this Article which
can be covered or painted over in such a manner so the
sign will comply with this Article and which do not
require removal or mechanical or electrical alterations
of the whole or part of the sign shall be covered or
painted within seventy-two (72) hours after written
notice has been given in writing to abate the sign or
signs.
(c) Signs in violation of this Article which require
mechanical ot "electrical alteration of all or part of
the sign or require the removal of part or all of the
sign in order to comply with this Article shall be
altered or removed within seven (7) days after service
of written notice to abate the sign or signs.
SECTION 9.5 NOTICE TO ABATE.
(a) The City Manager or the Building Official or one of
their designee are authorized to prepare and deliver
notice to abate any sign or signs in violation of this
Article.
(b) Notice is deemed served for the purpose of this Article
if delivered to -any person who is an owner or lessee of
the premises on which the sign or signs are located or
to any officer of any corporation or any partner of a
partnership which is operating a business on the
.premises on which the sign or signs are located which
violates this Article and which is responsible for the
sign or signs in violation of this Article.
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SECTION 9.6 VIOLATION A MISDENEANOR.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person, firm or corporation
which shall violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be
guilty of a misdeneanor, and on conviction may be punished by
fine of not less than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars nor more than
One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, and each day such violation
occurs shall be deemed a separate offense.
ARTICLE 10.
ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 10.1 ENFORCEMENT.
It shall be the duty of the Building Official to enforce
the provisions of this Ordinance. The Chief of Police and all
officers charged with the enforcement of the law shall assist
the Building Official.
SECTION 10.2 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Building
Official or his duly authorized representative may enter at
reasonable times, any buildings, structure or premises in the
City to perform any duties imposed upon him by this
Ordinance.
SECTION 10.3 ABATEMENT OF NONCONFORMING SIGN.
(a) A period of ten (10) years subsequent to January 24,
1983 is hereby established for the abatement of signs
legally existing prior to said date but which signs
become nonconforming as a result of regulations
contained herein. This provision applies to signs
otherwise established. Illegally erected signs are
subject to immediate abatement.
(b) Nonconforming painted wall signs are subject, in
addition to the abatement procedures set forth, to
immediate abatement when the business occupying the
premises changes to a different business or different
owner necessitating repainting of the signs.
(c) Abatement periods established herein are subject to
appeal before the City Council.
ARTICLE 11.
SECTION 11.1 SAVINGS CLAUSE.
If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid by
any Court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the
remaining valid portion.
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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 - NOVEMBER 10, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order November 10, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
Mack Garvin
Harold Newman
Jim Ramsey
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Lee Maness
John Whitney
Richard Royston
Richard Albin
Members of the Press
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
Finance Director
Director of Support Services
Director of Planning
City Engineer
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Absent:
Virginia Moody Cou~cilwoman
Gene Riddle Public Works Director
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INVOCATION
Councilman Newman gave the invocation.
Mayor Echols gave special recognition to Councilwoman Hinkle on her
appointment to the Board of Directors of Texas Municipal League.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1986
Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the
minutes of the October 27, 1986 meeting.
Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Newman abstaining due to absence from the
meeting.
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Page 2
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
6.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 & 28)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
7.
PZ 86-46 RECONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT
TO ZONING ORDINANCE 1080 TO PERMIT
INCENTIVE INCREASES IN APARTMENT ZONING
WITH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS,
ORDINANCE NO. 1409 (DENIED AT THE
OCTOBER 13, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
APPROVED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve
Ordinance No. 1409. +
Mr. McEntire advised that the wording in Section 10.4.13 had been changed
to state "16 units" and Section 10.6d to state 1120 unitsll.
Motion carried 6-0.
8.
PZ 86-47 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING _
REQUEST OF HAMM AND SANDLIN TO REZONE
LOT 1, BLOCK 30, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION
FROM R-7 MF (MULTI-FAMILY) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL)
(LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
SOUTH OF THE TESCO POWER LINE EASEMENT)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Ron McGough, representing Hamm and Sandlin, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. McGough stated he was present to answer any questions the Council
might have.
Councilman Ramsey asked Mr. McGough if he was aware of the list of
exceptions in the letter dated October 20, 1986.
Mr. McGough replied he was aware of the exceptions.
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Mr. McEntire stated the exceptions would be made a part of the Ordinance.
Councilman Garvin asked" Mr. McGough if he had any plans for the
development of the property.
Mr. McGough stated they had no definite plans. Mr. McGough stated the
preliminary plans called for office/showroom type buildings with
warehouses and public retail space.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing.
9.
ORDINANCE NO. 1413
APPROVED
Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve
Ordinance No. 1413, with the following C-2 uses excluded and disallowed on
this tract: (a) Newspaper Printing Shops, (b) New Auto/Truck Dealers, (c)
Pawn Shops, (d) Marine Equipment Sales/Repair, (e) Heavy Machinery Sales
and (f) Auto, Truck and Trailer Rental.
Councilman Ramsey stated he was not in favor of approving C-2 zoning with
exceptions but it was necessary until the C-l and C-2 classifications were
reviewed.
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Councilman Fisher stated he would reiterate what Councilman Ramsey had
said and it appeared the City was headed in the direction where it was
going to have C-2 zoning with all types of exceptions. Councilman Fisher
stated he felt the Council needed to address this issue rapidly.
Councilman Ramsey stated· that he would like for the Staff to send a formal
request to the Planning & Zoning Commission that the Council would like
for them to address the C-l and C~2 issue and report back to the Council
~ by the first meeting in January.
Motion carried 5-1; Councilwoman Hinkle, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen
Newman, Ramsey, and Garvin voting for; Councilman Fisher voting against.
10.
PZ 86-48 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING _
REQUEST OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS JOINT VENTURE
TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT lA2, JOHN C. YATES
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1753 FROM R-7 MF (MULTI-FAMILY)
TO I-2 (INDUSTRIAL) AND 0.15 ACRES FROM 1-2 TO R-7
(LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE
AND THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ST. LOUIS
AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this r~quest to please come forward.
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Page 4
Mr. John Mowrey, representing North Richland Hills Joint Venture, appeared
before the Council.
Mr. Mowery stated that this zoning request would decrease the multi-family
zoning and increase the 1-2 zoning by eight acres.
Councilman Newman asked how large the multi-family tract was.
Mr. Mowery stated the multi-family tract would be 1.4 acres.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
11.
ORDINANCE NO. 1414
APPROVED
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve
Ordinance No. 1414.
Motion carried 6-0.
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PZ 86-50 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING t
REQUEST OF BIRDVILLE I.S.D. TO REZONE
TRACT 4A, 4Al, 4A2, 4AIA, 4AIB AND 4AIC,
JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311 FROM AG
(AGRICULTURE) TO U (INSTITUTIONAL)
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
DOUGLAS LANE AND STARNES ROAD)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Heiring and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request t~ please come forward.
Mr. Jack Knowles, Director of Building & Grounds, Birdville Independent
School District, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Knowles stated this zoning request would allow them to construct an
elementary and middle school on the property.
Councilman Garvin asked if right-of-way would have to be obtained from the
property owners to the south.
Mr. Knowles stated yes, that he had been working with the property owner.
Councilman Garvin stated it appeared that a lot of water would be dropped
on the property to the south and asked if the school district would be
willing to work with the owner to aid in slowing down the water flow.
Mr. Knowles stated he had talked with the owner and they were working on
the situation.
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Page 5
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt the applicant would do everything they
could pertaining to the drainage. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the drainage
problems would be taken care of during the platting process.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing.
13.
ORDINANCE NO. 1415
APPROVED
Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve
Ordinance No. 1415.
Motion carried 6-0.
14.
PZ 86-51 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING _
PROPOSED REVISION TO SECTION XXII OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS,
ORDINANCE NO. 1416
APPROVED
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor to please come forward.
Mr. Jack Knowles, Birdville Independent School District, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Knowles stated he would like to speak in favor of this ordinance. Mr.
Knowles stated this ordinance would handle all of the parking problems at
their schools.
- Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please
come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve
Ordinance No. 1416.
Motion carried 6-0.
15.
PZ 86-52 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING _
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION, SECTION XXIV,
REGARDING SCREENING FENCES FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS,
ORDINANCE NO. 1417
APPROVED
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor to please come forward.
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Page 6
Mr. Richard Royston advised the Council that in dealing with a project
under construction in the City, it was discovered that a 6 foot screening
fence was required between commercial and multi-family property. Mr.
Royston stated there were two multi-story buildings adjacent to the
construction and the Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission's suggestion
was that other options needed to be looked at as far as separation
treatments between the two sites. Mr. Royston stated that a 6 foot fence
had no validity in respect to an eight-story building.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being on one wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve
Ordinance No. 1417.
Motion carried 6-0.
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PS 86-36 REQUEST OF JACK KNOWLES
/ FOR SHORT FORM PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 13,
FAIR OAKS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF BURSEY ROAD AT SMITHFIELD ROAD)
APPROVED
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PS 86-39 REQUEST OF BILL FENIMORE,
WAYNE WRIGHT, CHARLES WRIGHT AND
J.V. FRANK FOR REPLAT OF LOT 20R,
BLOCK 4, DIAMOND LOCH ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE AND DAWN DRIVE)
APPROVED -
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PS 86-44 REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS INVESTMENTS
FOR FINAL PLAT OF STONYBROOKE SOUTH ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ST. LOUIS
AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD SOUTH OF THE
EXISTING STONYBROOKE ADDITION)
APPROVED
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PS 86-45 REQUEST OF GEORGE MOORE
FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 14-R2A AND 14-R2B,
BLOCK 17, OAK HILLS ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MEANDERING WAY WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD)
APPROVED
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*20.
SO 86-15 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE
GOVERNING REAL ESTATE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS,
ORDINANCE NO. 1418
APPROVED
*21.
GN 86-101 SUPPORT FOR CERTIFICATION OF ALL
COACHES IN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-39
APPROVED
*22.
GN 86-120 REVISED PLAN FOR LIBRARY/RECREATIONAL RENOVATION
APPROVED
*23.
GN 86-121 NEW ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 1412
APPROVED
24.
GN 86-122 APPOINTMENTS TO CABLE TELEVISION
BOARD AND LIBRARY BOARD
APPROVED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to make the
following appointments: Clyde Zellers, library Board, term expires May 1,
1987; Michael Fritz, library Board, term expires May 1, 1988; and Bette
Robinson, Cable Television Board, term expires May 31, 1988.
Motion carried 6-0.
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GN 86-123 PROPOSED OBJECTION TO ZONING CASE IN FORT WORTH
APPROVED
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GN 86-124 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACT,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-46
APPROVED
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PU 86-29 AWARD OF BID FOR FIVE FULL SIZE
POLICE PACKAGE FOUR DOOR SEDANS
TO JACK WILLIAMS CHEVROLET
APPROVED
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*28.
PU 86-30 AWARD OF BID FOR AIR MONITORING
AND TESTING-ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROGRAM -
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER
APPROVED
29.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
None
30.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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November 10, 1986
Rodger Line, City Manager
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
P. O. Box 18609
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Dear Rodger:
The Project Pride Committee of the Northeast Tarrant County
Chamber of Commerce would like to request 3 to 5 minutes on the
City Council agenda for November 24th.
Through the Project Pride Committee we currently recognize out-
standing area residents who make a valuable contribution to com-
munity be~utification. J. V. Curry has taken an old run-down
house, at 6712 Glenview Drive, from an unbelievable state to
become an asset to the city. We would like to present Mr. Curry
with a plaque of appreciation at the council meeting. We feel
that these presentations provide the opportunity for those
residents to see that both the Chamber and City value their
efforts.
Thank you for your consideration and we will look forward to
hearing from you.
Yours truly,
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Wanda Strong
Project Pride Chairm
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Charles Owen
President
5001 DENTON HIGHWAY 0 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76117 0 (817) 281-9376
SERVING HALTOM CITY, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, RICHLAND HILLS, WATAUGA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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NORTH (t1ICHLAND HILLS
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Department:
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Council Meeting Date:
11/24/86
Request of Rufe Snow-Chapman Joint Venture
for Final Plat of Block I, K1cht1eid Add1t1on
PS 86-46
Agenda Number:
This Final Plat is presented for consideration of Block 7, Richfield Addition. The
property is located on the northeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Chapman Drive. The
property is zoned C-1 Commercial. The purpose for the proposed plat is to subdivide the
tract into individual lots for development in conformance with the C-1 District
criteria. The applicants are proposing to construct a multi-tenant strip center on the
site.
All of the Engineer's and the Staff's comments have been satisfactorily answered.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this Final Plat Application
PS 86-46 of Block 7, Richfield Addition.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF THE
OF SEPTEMBER 25, 86
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 13, 1986 - 7:30 P. M.
CON ERATION OF THE MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 1986
1.
PS 86-46
The meeting was called to order
Chairman, Don Bowen, at 7:30
PRESENT:
Chairman
Member
Alt. Member
p & Z Coo
Don Bowen
Mark Wood
George Tucker
Wanda Calvert
PS 86-46
APPROVED
2.
PS 86-47
ABS
John Schwinger
Joe Hallford
Marjorie Nash
Carole Flippo
Richard Royston
The approval of the minutes was
postponed until the next meeting due
to not enough members present that
were present at the meeting.
Mr. Wood made a motion to approve the
minutes as written. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion
carried 3-0.
Request of Rufe Snow-Chapman Joint
Venture for final plat of Block 7,
Richfield Addition.
Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve
PS 86-46. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Wood and the motion carried 3-0.
Request of North Richland Hill
for preliminary plat s 4, 5, &
6, Block 4, rial Park Addition.
PS 86-47
APPROVED
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r. Tucker made the motion to approve
PS 86-47 subject to the engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Wood and the motion carried 3-0.
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WASHINGTON/WALLACE, INC.
ENGINEERS · PLANNERS · SURVEYORS
October 24, 1986
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
P. O. Box 18609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Reference:
3-9S1, City of North Richland Hills
Richfield Addition, Lots 1, 3-9, Block 7
Final Plans, PS 86-46 Grid map 76
Gentlemen:
The following in in response to the Engineer's Review Letter from
Mr. Albin dated October 20, 1986 for the referenced project.
1. The IS-foot right-of-way dedication for Rufe Snow Drive now
makes right-of-way width 9S feet as noted on the plat. The
southwest corner of this tract (Mobil station), recently platted,
has been built with no provision for further right-of-way dedica-
tion. Therefore, it would be inconsistent to require any
additional right-of-way from our tract since no provision has
been made for other tracts already developed along Rufe Snow
Drive. In addition, our client, Arnold Pent, received assurance
from Richard Royston that the IS-foot dedication, when made,
would be sufficient and any other right-of-way requirement would
be satisfied from land on the Watauga side.
The land opposite our tract on the west side of Rufe Snow Drive
is undeveloped. The City of Watauga should, therefore, require a
IS-foot dedication when these tracts are platted. The City
Engineer for Watauga has indicated this would be the most logical
and judicial course to pursue. This issue has been discussed
with the Planning and Development Department for several years
since our first rezoning case. I feel that this is a problem
best dealt with by and between the appropriate City departments
of North Richland Hills and Watauga.
2.1 Owners dedication and notary has been fully executed.
2.2 Approved pavement replacement detail is shown on water and
sewer plan.
2.3 Sammons Cable notification has been corrected.
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500 GRAPEVINE HWY.
SUITE 375
HURST, TEXAS 76054
817/485-0707
METRO 498-3077
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Planning and Zoning Commisison
City of North Richland Hills
October 24, 1986
Page Two
2.4 Street and drainage assessments were paid and release was
signed August 6, 1986 by City Secretary.
2.5 Water line prorata payment for Rufe Snow and Chapman were
paid and release was signed by City Secretary June 18, 1986.
2.6 Curb cuts were approved by Gene Riddle, Director of Public
Works.
2.7 Drainage Certification Signed & Sealed by Engineer.
3. The storm sewer system for our project has been designed as
recommended by the City engineer to most efficiently and safely
utilize the new (existing) system. Paving and drainage
assessments have been paid for the new improvements, and
assessments for future work should not be required.
4. The owner of the adjacent tract and his engineer feel this
fire lane would be mutually beneficial to both tracts.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS / Fort Worth- Dallas
October 20, 1986
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76118
RE: 3-951, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
RICHFIELD ADDITION,
LOTS 1, 3-9, BLOCK 7,
FINAL PLANS,
PS 86 - 46, GRID MAP 76
We have reviewed the referenced materials for this subdivision and offer the
following comments:
1 The Thoroughfare Master Plan designates Rufe Snow as a future M6D section
with a right-of-way width requirement of 110 feet. The existing
right-of-way is only 80-feet, as noted on the plat, and no additional
right-of-way dedication is indicated. An additional l5-feet of
right-of-way should be dedicated if Watauga also dedicates an additional
15-feet as required to increase the 80-foot width to lID-feet of width.
If Watauga does not ever dedicate any additional right-of-way then the
full 3D-feet would be required from the owner of this proposed plat if the
required lID-feet of right-of-way is to be obtained. We would recommend
that this problem be discussed with the Watauga Planning Commission and
Council before approval of this plat. See comment no. 8 in our review
letter dated August 12, 1985, William Mann Survey, Abst. 1010, Preliminary
Plat, PS 85-54, in this regard.
2 Please see comments in our review letter dated April 16, 1986, Windsor
Park Addition, Lots 1-6, Block 6, Final Plat, PS 86-18, regarding:
2.1 Item 2 -- Owner's Acknowledgement and Dedication execution.
2.2 Item 9 -- Asphalt pavement cut detail for Rufe Snow Drive, as
approved by PWD for fire hydrant tap on existing 16-inch water
main.
2.3 Item 11 -- Sammons Cable notification note.
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RICHFIELD ADDITION
2.4 Item 13 -- street and drainage assessments on Rufe Snow and
Chapman.
2.5 Item 14 -- Water line prorata payments on Rufe Snow and
Chapman.
2.6 Item 15
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Confirmation of Rufe Snow driveway cuts approval by
2.7 Item 18 -- Drainage certification statement signed by
developer1s engineer.
3 The existing storm drain main in Chapman (48-inch) is adequate to handle
the design runoff from this proposed development. However, the existing
inlet laterial line (I8-inch) to the main from the proposed concentration
point of this development may not be adequate to handle the full design
runoff, even though the 18-inch laterial was constructed on a very steep
grade, which provides increased capacity. The developer's engineer is
constructing 2 20-foot curb inlets to pick up the runoff from this
proposed development along with a 27-inch laterial which is to be
connected to the existing IO-foot inlet near the concentration point. We
discussed this procedure with the developer's engineer and recommended
this connection to the inlet instead of the main to avoid cutting Chapman
Drive, which has recently been paved. We would further recommend,
however, that the function of this system be monitored during periods of
heavy rainfall, after this proposed plat is fully developed, to see if the
drainage system is working adequately. If excessive ponding or local
flooding is observed for an extended period of time then a future parallel
inlet lead in Chapman Drive from the proposed 2 20-foot inlets to the
existing 48-inch main may be required.
4 A note on the plat indicates that the owner of the property north and
adjacent to this proposed plat (Ellis & Ellis) will be required to
dedicate an equal 13-foot fire lane. Is this provision acceptable by the
Fire Department and the adjacent property owner?
5 As a general reminder, the Developer or Owner should be made aware that
he is responsible for all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning
Ordinance, Water and Sewer Policies and Procedures, and all other
applicable City Development Codes unless specific discretionary variances
and exceptions are made and agreed upon by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, and covered in writing in the City-Developer
Agreement, if this proposed plat is approved. If no such specific
variances are provided then the Developer or Owner remains responsible for
all other Ordinance and Policy requirements as written in the regulatory
codes.
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Mr. Gene Riddle, Director of Public Works
Mr. Don Dietrich, Assistant Director of Public Works
Mr. Richard Royston, Director of Development
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS I Fort Worth- Dallas
September 10, 1985
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76118
Re:
3-9511 CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HIllS
RICHF ElD ADDITION,
LOT 1, 2 BLOCK 1,
REV. PRELIMINARY PLAT,
PS 85 - 54, GRID MAP 76
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We have reviewed the referenced materials for this subdivision and offer the
following comments:
1 Please see our letter, dated August 12, 1985, PS 84-54, paragraph #3
regarding Owner's Acknowledgement, #4 surveyor's certification, #5 corner
monumentation, #12 fire hydrant coverage radius, #15 prorata for water
line, #16 escrow for Chapman Road construction.
2 We would suggest the block number be changed to block 7, since lots 1 and
2 block 1, Richfield addition have already been platted.
3 Metes and bounds calls should be made to the new right of way line of
Rufe Snow Drive and Chapman Road and a metes and bounds call should be
noted on the new right-of-way line. Also, the right-of-way line should be
drawn with a heavier line weight to distinguish it from the old
right-of-way line.
4 The current owner of the property just east of this proposed development
should be noted on the plat.
5 As a general reminder, the Developer or Owner should be made aware that
he is responsible for all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning
Ordinance, Water and Sewer Policies and Procedures, and all other
applicable City Development Codes unless specific discretionary variances
and exceptions are made and agreed upon by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, and covered in writing in the City-Developer
Agreement, if this proposed plat is approved. If no such specific
variances are provided then the Developer or Owner remains responsible for
all other Ordinance and Policy requirements as written in the regulatory
codes.
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Mr. A11en Bronstad, Assistant Director of Pub1ic Works
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS I Fort Worth- Dallas
August 12, 1985
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76118
Re: 3-951, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
WILLIAM MANN SURVEY,
ASST. 1010 PART TR. 3A2,
PRELIMINARY PLAT,
PS 85 - 54, GRID MAP 76
We have reviewed the referenced materials for this subdivision and offer the
following comments:
1 We would suggest this subdivision be named "Richfield Addition" and the
lot and block numbers revised accordingly.
2 The property owner should provide preliminary platting plans for the
entire area adjacent to Chapman Drive which he controls.
3 The Owner's Acknowledgement and Dedication statement and the Notary
Certification should be fully executed before approval of the final plat.
4 A surveyor's seal, certification, and signature should be affixed to the
final plat.
5 In accordance with County requirements, property corner monumentation
should be noted on the final pla~.
6 The distance (1112.94 feet) on the west line of the subdivision is not
correct in the legal description.
7 All proposed curb cut locations are subject to approval from the Public
Works Director.
8 The existing right-of-way width of Rufe Snow is about 80-feet along the
frontage of this property. The Thoroughfare Plan designates Rufe Snow as
a future P6D Thoroughfare -- 6 lane divided, IIO-foot right-of-way. A
total of 30 additional feet of right-of-way are required, or 15 feet on
each side. The existing 61-foot BIB street section is not centered in the
existing right-of-way, but ;s shifted eastward some distance. The
developer's surveyor should determine the exact distance from the east
back-of-curb line to the existing right-of-way to establish the minimum
additional right-of-way dedication necessary to widen the existing 61-foot
BIB section to a 91-foot BIB section. A minimum IO-foot parkway easement
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will be required beyond the future back-of-curb line.
9 We would recommend that the proposed 9-foot wide utility and sidewalk
easement be increased to 10-feet.
10 The Chapman Drive widening project is currently under contract with
APAC-Texas, Inc. and the current plans are to widen Chapman to a 41-foot
BIB width. Additional widening to 49-foot BIB width from Rufe Snow
eastward to the Richfield Addition is proposed. We would request that the
property owner dedicate a 5-foot right-of-way and 10-foot utility and
sidewalk easement strip fram Rufe Snow eastward to the Richfield Addition
at this time so that utility poles can be set back and full pavement
widening to 49-foot can be accomplished now to avoid setting poles back
again and avoid having to add another lane later.
11 The 25-foot bUilding setback line on Rufe Snow Drive should be measured
from the dedicated right-of-way line.
12 The fire hydrant coverage with a 300-foot radius requirement for
commercial zoning should be shown.
13 The water service locations and sizes should be shown.
14 utility easements for wate,r line on the east and north side of
subdivision should be provided.
15 The developer should be required to pay his prorata share of the
existing 16-inch water line in Rufe Snow Drive and the a-inch line in
Chapman Drive. We would estimate prorata at $5.50 per linear foot for one
half of the existing lines for a total length of 1,707.94 feet.
16 The developer should be required to escrow his share of the cost of
paving Chapman Drive if he has nótalready done so.
17 As a general reminder, the Developer or Owner should be made aware that
he is responsible for all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning
Ordinance, Water and Sewer Policies and Procedures, and all other
applicable City Development Codes unless specific discretionary variances
and exceptions are made and agreed upon by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, and Covered in writing in the CitY-Developer
Agreement, if this proposed plat is approved. If no such specific
variances are provided then the Developer or Owner remains responsible for
all other Ordinance and Policy requirements as written in the regulatory
codes.
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cc: Mr. Rodger N. Line, City Manager
Mr. Gene Riddle, Director of Public Works
Mr. Allen Bronstad, Assistant Director of Public Works
Mr. Richard Royston, Director of Development
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Department:
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- Council Meeting Date:
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Request of Richmond Bay Development, Inc.
tor Flnal ¥lat ot BLoCk lU, Meadow Lakes AddiLion.
PS 86-48
Agenda Number:
This Final Plat Application is presented for consideration of Lots 2 through 16, Block
10 Meadow Lakes Addition. The property is located on the south side of Meadow Lakes
Drive south of the TESCO right of way. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family with a
minimum lot stipulation of 10,400 square feet. The proposed subdivision plat creates
lots in conformance with that criteria.
The initial version of the Final Plat included Lots 1 and 17 as well. However, the
Staff noted that approval of those lots would have required construction of the side
streets at each end of the block. The applicants chose to eliminate those proposed lots
and eliminate the required street construction.
The proposed lots submitted will require no additional construction with the exception
of individual utility services.
All of the Staff comments have been satisfactorily answered.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Final Plat Application PS
86-48 of Lots 2 through 16, Block 10, Meadow Lakes Addition.
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4. PZ 86-61
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Request of Richmond Bay Development,
Inc. for final plat of Block 10,
Meadow Lakes Addition.
Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve
PS 86-48. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Wood and the motion carried 3-0.
Consideration of an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance #1080, Section 24.
regarding masonry construction
Commercial buildings.
Mr. Wood made the mo ·
PZ 86-61. This ion was seconded by
Mr. Tucker an he motion carried 3-0.
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engineers · planners
November 3, 1986
'As. Wanda Calvert
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
7301 N. E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Tx 76118
RE: Final Plat - Meadow Lakes Addition - Block 10
PWM-0034-86
Our File: 8105
Dear Ms. Calvert:
Attached are ten (10) prints of the revised Final Plat of Block 10
Lots 2-16, and two (2) prints of the revised \Vater and Sewer Plan.
The following is a I ist of responses to the October 23, 1986 , letter
from Mr. Gene Riddle, Director of Public Works, concerning said
Final Plat:
(1) Concur
(2) Concur
(3) A. Concur
B. Escrow Payment -The escroV'/ payment amount of
$14,656.35 was requested by the City due to Lots
1 and 17 being adjacent to the two (2) streets.
To ensure that the Final Plat will be placed on the
November 13th Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda,
Lots 1 & 17 have been removed from the plat.
This final plat submittal does not include a storm sewer analysis
and construction plans as Lots 1-17 of Block 10 were included in
the original analysis, design and construction of Meadow Lakes _
First Filing. The City of North Richland Hills approved the design
and accepted the construction of these storm sewer facil ities.
In reviewing the Preliminary Plat of Blocks 10, 11 & 12 recently
approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Mr. Richard Albin,
City Engineer, did not have any comments regarding storm sewer
design or facilities for Block 10, Lots 1-17. He had requested,
however, that we provide a IIdrainage plan which shows the limits
of the off-site drainage area", i.e., Meadow Lakes First Filing,
including all drainage calculations. The drainage plan was incorporated
into the preliminary plat that was subsequently approved. All of
his other drainage comments concerned Blocks 11 & 12.
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Ms. ·Calvert, we have met all of the City·s requirements as stated
and respectfully request that you place this Final Plat of Block 10,
Lots 2-16 on the November 13, 1986, Planning & Zoning Commission
Agenda.
If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
DWD :jf
Enclosures
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Richmond Bay Development
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November 4, 1986
REF: PWM-0039-86
Memo to: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Don Dietrich
Assistant Director Public Works
Subject: Meadow Lakes, Block 10 (Lots 2-16)
Public Works Comments on Final Plat and
Construction Plans
The final plat and utility construction plans for the subject plat
have been reviewed by this office and are acceptable.
For the record, Lots 1 & 17 were shown on the preliminary plat
as part of Block 10 however, the final plat of Block 10 being
considered for approval does not include Lots 1 & 17. It is
understood that these two lots will be platted at some later
date.
In as much as Lots 2-16, Block 10 all front on already paved
Meadow Lakes Drive, the only public works construction required
for this final platting is for water distribution lines. There
are no street escrow monies or utility pro rata due on this
final plat as it is now proposed.
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October 23, 1986
REF: PWM-0034-86
Memo To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Gene Riddle
Director Public Works
Subject: Meadow Lakes, Block 10
Public Works Comments on the Water and Sewer Plan
Comment III
An 8" valve in lieu of an 8" plug should be installed on the
water line shown in future street at the south side of Skylark
Court.
Comment 112
The existing 4" line on Lot 11 should be tapped with a tapping
sleeving valve so as not to interrupt the water service of anyone
else that is on the existing 8" water line which is across the
street from Lot 11.
Comment 113
The water line in the future street right-of-way at the Texas Electric
right-of-way should have an 8" valve in lieu of an 8" plug. The
developer should escrow money for the future street beside Lot 1
and Lot 17. The total amount to be escrowed is $14,656.35.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS I Fort Worth- Dallas
September 11, 1986
~ Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76118
RE: 3-912, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
MEADOW LAKES ADDITION,
8.10,11,12 & B.3 L.42-45,
PRELI~1INARY PLAT,
PS 86 - 43, GRID nAP 128
We have reviewed the referenced materials for this subdivision and offer the
following comments:
1 The preliminary plan should be signed and sealed by a Registered
Professional Engineer.
2 In accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance requirements the Developer's
Engineer should affix the following certification to the drainage plan:
2.1 I, , a professional engineer registered in the
State of Texas, have prepared this drainage study in compliance
with the latest published requirements and criteria of the City
of North Richland Hills, and have verified that the topographic
information used in this study is in compliance with said
requirements and is otherwise suitable for developing this
workable overall Plan of Drainage which can be implemented
through proper subsequent detailed construction planning.
SIGNA TURE
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3 A drainage area map should be provided on the drainage plan which shows
the limits of the off-site drainage area tributary to this proposed
development. Also, drainage calculations should be provided on the plan
noting the time of concentration, runoff coefficients, rainfall intensity,
drainage area acreage, and discharge quantities for 5, 25, and 100 year
runoff volumes. The engineer who performs the calculations should certify
the accuracy of the study on the drainage plan.
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MEADOW LAKES ADDITION
4 A portion of this proposed development may be located within the lOO-year
flood plain limits of Big Fossil Creek. The developer1s engineer should
show these limits on the drainage plan as delineated in the Flood
Insurance Rate Map for North Richland Hills. Finished floor elevations
should be set at least 1.5 feet above the lOO-year flood plain throughout
the proposed development. Finished floor elevations in the critical areas
should be noted on the final plat. Bench marks should also be provided in
the plans on the same datum as the flood plain and finished floor
elevations.
5 All proposed street names should be shown on the plat.
6 Drainage in the southwest portion of this proposed development, based on
the topo data provided, appears to be sheet flow from the rear of several
lots to the rear of adjacent downstream lots. We would recommend that
some provision be made in the building restrictions which would prohibit
the downstream homeowners from construction of railroad landscape ties or
other obstructions in the back yards which would cause water to pond in
the adjacent upstream lots. We would not recommend drainage easements
along the property lines unless actual drainage improvements are
constructed within these easements which would require maintenance by the
Public Works Department.
7 A bearing of N 51 17 02 E and length of 21.98 feet has been mentioned in
the metes and bounds description but is not shown on the northwest side of
this plat. In the metes and bounds, this bearing follows the curve C-10
and precedes the description starting with the bearing of N 71 58 07 E and
distance of 141.55 feet etc.
8 In the third and fourth paragraphs of the metes and bounds description of
the Golf Course Tract, the distances of 135 feet and 93.13 feet described
herein does not match their respective distances of 137 feet and 93.31
feet shown on the plat.
9 In the tenth paragraph of the metes and bounds description of the Golf
Course Tract, the distance of 803.05 described herein does not match the
distance of 803.50 feet shown on the plat.
10 The City of North Richland Hills does not have a zoning district
designated as R-16 single family. The zoning shown on the Preliminary
Plat should be R-6T, Townhouse and Garden Home District and there are also
more lots (29) than what has been mentioned (20).
11 Before submitting the Final Plat, the Owner1s ACknowledgement and
Dedications and the Surveyor1s Certificate should be signed and sealed.
In addition, construction plans must also be submitted with the Final Plat
and signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer.
September 11, 1986
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12 The developer should be required to pay his or her prorata share of the
existing 10 and 12 inch sanitary sewer line running in a southwesternly
direction through the west end of this preliminary Plat. We estimate the
payment to be $11.00 per linear foot for an equivalent 8-inch sewer line
for a total length of 1250 feet. In addition, the developer should be
required to pay his or her prorata share of the existing 10-inch sanitary
sewer line along Meadow Lakes Drive. $5.50 per linear foot for one half
an equivalent 8-inch sewer line of 1022.43 feet is the estimated prorata.
If a City-Developer Agreement exists which contains a recoup provision for
the Meadow Lakes Drive sewer main, then a refund to the original developer
may be in order.
13 Service connections for both water and sanitary sewer lines for this
proposed subdivision should be shown in the construction plans.
14 As a general reminder, the Developer or Owner should be made aware that
he is responsible for all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning
Ordinance, Water and Sewer Policies and Procedures, and all other
applicable City Development Codes unless specific discretionary variances
and exceptions are made and agreed upon by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, and covered in writing in the City-Developer
Agreement, if this proposed plat is approved. If no such specific
variances are provided then the Developer or Owner remains responsible for
all other Ordinance and Policy requirements as written in the regulatory
codes.
Please call if you have any questions.
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cc: r~r. Rodger N. Line, City Manager
Mr. Gene Riddle, Director of Public Works
Mr. Don Dietrich, Assistant Director of Public Works
Mr. Richard Royston, Director of Development
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NORTH RICHLftND HILLS
Department: Personnel Council Meeting Date: 11/24/86
Ordinance Adopting the Texas Municipal Retirement System Agenda Number: GN 86-125
"Updated Service Credit" benefit for 1987. Ordinance No. 1419
For 1986, the City Council approved a continuation of the "Updated Service Credit"
benefit initially adopted for 1984. The Texas Municipal Retirement System Act
requires that the "Updated Service Credit" benefit must be adopted annually for
this benefit to continue from year to year. The attached ordinance satisfies that
requirement. Continuation of the "Updated Service Credit" benefit each year insures
that an employees' retirement benefit will be up to date and more responsive to the
effects of inflation. This isacco~plished by the employees' monthly benefit being
calculated as though the employee had always earned a salary equal to his/her average
salary for the (3) years preceding retirement. .
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1419 adopting the
"Updated Service Credit" benefit of the Tex,as Municipal Retirement System for the
year 1987.
Finance Review
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ORDINANCE NO. 1419
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID
SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM
WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. TEXAS:
Section 1. Authorization of Updated Service Credits
(a) On the terms and conditions set out in Sections 63.401 through
63.403 of Title 110B. Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925. as am~nded. each
member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System who has current service credit
or prior service credit in said System in force and effect on the 1st day of
January. 1986. by reason of service in the ~mployment of the City of North
Richland Hills. and on such date has at least 36 months of credited service
with said system. shall be and is hereby allowed "Updated Service Credit" (as
that term is defined in subsection (d) of Section 63.402 of said title) in an
amount that is 100% of the "base Updated Service Credit" of the member
(calculated as provided in subsection (c) of Section 63.402 of said title).
The Updated Service Credit hereby allowed shall replace any Updated Service
Credit, prior service cred~t, special prior service credit, or antecedent
service credit previously authorized for part of the same service.
(b) On the terms and conditions set out in Section 63.601 of said
title. any member of the Texas Municipal R~tirement System who is eligible for
Updated Service Credits on the basis of service with this City. and who has
unforf~ited credit for prior service and/or current service with another
participating municipality or municipalities by reason of previous service,
and was a contributing member on January 1. 1986. shall be credited with
Updated Service Credits pursuant to, calculated in accordance with. and
subject to adjustment as set forth in said 63.601.
(c) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section
63.401 of said title. the deposits required to be made to the Texas Municipal
Retirement System by employees of the several participating departments on
account of current service shall be calculated from and after the date
aforesaid on the full amount of such person's earnings as an employee of the
City.
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Ordinance No.
Section 2. Effective Date
Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of Texas Municipal
Retirement System, the updated service credits granted hereby shall be and become
effective on the 1st day of January) 1987.
Passed and approved this the
th day of
, 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis) City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Acct. Number 01-99-01-4500
Bonds (GO/Rev.) -X- S;2ZffiCi unds Available
_ Operating Budget ~
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Personnel
11/24/86
Council Meeting Date:
Ratification of Purchase of Property Insurance for New
Community Center a~d Library
GN 86-126 _
Agenda Number:
Due to the emergency nature of the situation. it was necessary that we purchase
from the Aetna Insurance Company property insurance on the former Church of Christ
buildings now owned by the city. In October. the city was added as an additional
insured to the church's policy which was due to expire on 12/31/86. However. on .
November 3. we found out that the church policy would be cancelled by the insurance
company when the church moved out. The church moved on November 16.
While we did not have time to bid the desired coverage. we did contact Home
Insurance Co.. the insurer of all other city bUildings. and Aetna Insurance Company
who insured the property for the church. These two companies were familiar with
the buildings and were able to provide us with premium quotes as follows:
Company
Home Insurance:
Aetna Insurance:
Premium
Policy Limits
$5 million blanket
$5 million blanket
$15,000 yr.
$ 8,950 ~yr.
Based upon these quotes, we insured these buildings with Aetna.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the emergency purchase and
expenditure of $8,950 for property insurance on the former Church of Christ
buildings designated to be our new Community Center and Library.
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Department:
.Ubject:
Finance
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- Council Meeting Date: 11/24/86
Application of Administrative Fee to 1985-86
Fiscal Year
Agenda Number: GN 86-127
At the City Council meeting on July 14, 1986 the City Council accepted and approved the
Administrative Fee Study conducted by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. The Administrative
Fee is allocable costs performed by all General Fund Departments for the Utility Fund
and is therefore chargable to the Utility Fund.
The study was based on the 1985-86 fiscal year budget and the costs for each departmental
activity that was associated with direct service to our citizens or a support service
to all other funds and departments.
City Council approved the Administrative Fee and instructed staff to adjust the 1986-87
fiscal year budget accordingly. However, the current year (1985-86 Budget) was not
adjusted to reflect the results of the study. It is the recommendation of Mr. Larry Shaw
(Senior Manager, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.), in which the Staff concurs, that the
budget for fiscal year 1985-86 should be adjusted with an effective date of October 1,
1985 in accordance with the study.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council authorize the additional transfer of $262,158 from
Utility Fund Reserves to General Fund's Fund Balance as of September 30, 1986.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget --1L-
Other n~ -
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Department Head Signature
Acct. Number 02-11-01-5610 & 02-11-02-5610
Sufficient Funds Available
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Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.
Suite 1400
Thanksgiving Tower
1601 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
November 19, 1986
Mr. Lee Maness
Director of Finance
City of North Richland Hills
P.O. Box 18609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Mr. Maness:
In response to your request, we have determined the amount of general fund
costs allocable to the Water and Sewer Fund for the year ended September
30, 1986.
Our study of administrative costs allocable to the Water and Sewer fund, as
summarized in our letter dated June 18, 1986, was based on the 1986 fiscal
year budgeted costs. The administrative costs allocated of $762,158 are the
estimated costs for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1986.
The $762,158 of administrative costs of the General Fund is, therefore,
appropriately recoverable from the Water and Sewer Fund in 1986.
Very truly yours,
PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL & CO.
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Lawrenc~ G. Shaw, Senior Manager
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ubject:
~TY OF
NORTH(~~HLAND HILLS
Fire Department) 11/24/86
RuuLiuy rur Trdfl~fJUr taLiut. or Hazardous Mater+a-1-s- Council Meeting Date:
Through the City, Ordinance No. 1420 GN 86-128
Agenda Number:
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The City Council passed a resolution on August 25, 1986 to support the concept of a
hazardous material routing system in Tarrant County. The Council of Governments has
requested that we pass an ordinance setting the routing to be used by carriers of
hazardous materials through our City. There are eighteen cities involved in the routing
system. Don Kessler, Transportation Planner for Council of Governments, had advised that
13 of these cities have already passed ordinances.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the attached ordinance be approved.
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Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
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ORDINANCE NO. 1420
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND
HILLS, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1.
A. For the purpose of this Ordinance the following terms are defined:
1. "Hazardous Materials" means any quantity, group, form or class
of material designated as hazardous material in any official
publication of the Secretary of Transportation of the United
States under the authority of U.S.C.A. Section 1803 (1976), as
amended, including any such publication issued after the
effective date of this ordinance.
2. "Requiring Placards" means that the material to be transported
is hazardous and is in sufficient quantity to require
placarding in accordance with Department of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 U.S.C.A. Section 1801, et
seq (1976).
3. "Transport" shall mean to move any motor vehicle requiring
placards upon any public thoroughfare or highway.
B. No person shall knowingly transport hazardous materials or
knowingly cause hazardous materials to be transported upon any
public street within the corporate limits of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas except on the following:
1. That portion of Interstate 820 lying within the corporate
limits of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas.
2. That portion of any federal or state highway or public
thoroughfare used to reach a destination or point of departure
by the most direct route to Interstate 820.
C. The operator of a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials
requiring placards shall not operate said vehicle unless:
1. Appropriate placards meeting U.S. Department of Transportation
specifications are displayed as required by 49 CFR Part 172; and
2. Before operation, the operator shall inspect the vehicle and
determine that:
a. the brakes are in good working condition;
b. the steering mechanism is in good working condition;
c. the electrical wiring is well insulated and firmly secured;
d. the required lights are operative;
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e. the vehicle is in a safe condition to transport hazardous
materials; and
f. all emergency features on bulk transport carriers are
installed and operative as outlined in U.S. Department of
Transportation specifications and requirements.
D. It should be presumed for purposes of prosecution under this
section that a transportation vehicle contains hazardous materials
if it bears a placard.
E. Both the North Richland Hills Fire Department and North Richland
Hills Police Department are expressly authorized to enforce the
provisions of this section.
SECTION 2.
A person violating a provision of this Ordinance, upon conviction,
is punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00),
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of November, 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney
"'TY OF
NORTH(t,~HLAND HILLS
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- ouncl ee Ing ate:
Approval of Plans and Specifications for Fire Station #4, A d N b GN 86-129
gen a urn er:
rlre Jralnlng Center and Admlnlstration Offices
Phillips Swager and Associates have finished the plans for the above projects. All
final details have been coordinated and approved by the Fire Department. Subject to
Council approval of the plans and specifications we will be advertising for bids on
December 4th and December 21st, 1986 with bids to be opened on January 14, 1987.
Detailed plans and specifications are available for review in the Assistant City
Manager's Office and will be presented at the Council Meeting on November 24, 1986.
The estimated construction cost of these projects is $1,578,870.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for Fire_
Station #4, Fire Training Center and Administration Offices.
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Source of Funds:
Acct. Number
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Utility
~Ubject: Street Right-of-Way On Watauga Road West of the
Watauga City Limits at the Watauga Road Tank S1te
Council Meeting Date:
Agenda Number: GN 86-130
11-24-86
We have received a request from the City of Fort Worth for us to dedicate street
right-of-way from our water tank site on Watauga Road west of the Watauga city
limits.
The amount requested for the permanent easement is 702 square feet with an amount
of 200 square feet requested for a temporary construction easement. This request
is at the entrance to our water tank site on Watauga Road. The width of this
driveway going to the water tank site is 20 feet and the City of Fort Worth has
requested a 35.09 foot deep strip.
Since this is for road improvements in front of our facility we would recommend
that this easement be granted to the City of Fort Worth in lieu of any assessments
against the City of North Richland Hills andaJso with the stipulation that they
remove any fencing and replace the fencing upq~ completion of construction at no
cost to the City of North Richland Hills.
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Reconunendation:
The staff recommends approval of the request for easement with the stipulation
that the City of Fort Worth would be responsible for removing and replacement
of the fencing at the water tank site. Also that the City of North Richland
Hills would not be assessed for any of the improvements to the roadway.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
_ Operating Budget _
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department·. JJt"ility". 11-24-86
Council Meeting Date:
.Ubject: Glenview Drive East Utility Adjustment, Bid Tabulation Agenda Number: PH 86-29
I Finance Review
Source of Funds: Acct. Number See above
Bonds (GO/Rev.) ~ SUf~icient 6 ds Available
a Operating Budget ./ --yý}
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As you can see from the engineer's letter, Lowell B. Allison Construction Company
was the low bidder on this particular job. We have had quite a bit of experience
with Lowell B. Allison who is a contractor within the city limits of North
Rich1and Hills and he generally does good work for us.
Funding Source:
Sufficent funds were allocated to Glenview East Utility Construction listed as follows:
Original
Per Bid
02-09-68":'6700
02-09-68-6750
$ 60,000
$ 50,000
$110,000
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$ 89,700
$ 89,700
Recommendation:
The staff recommends approval of the bid of Lowell B. Allison Construction Company
for~ utility adjustments on G1enview Drive East in the amount of $89,635.08.
It is also recommended that the construction budget be amended as indicated above.
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KNOWL TON-E NGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS I Fort Worth- Dallas
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November 18, 1986
"Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76118
RE: 3-552, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
NRH ACCOUNT NO. 02-09-68-0000
GLENVIEW DRIVE, EAST, UTIL. ADJ.
BID TABULA TI ON -
In accordance with your instructions, bids were received on November 13, 1986, for
the referenced project. This project includes water system improvements on
Glenview Drive as required for widening of this strèet by the Highway Department
in the summer of 1987.
The bid tabulation for this project is attached for your review. As the
tabulation indicates, bids were received from eleven (11) contractors.
The low bid was received from Lowell B. Allison Construction Co., 3725 Flory
Street, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, in the amount of $89,635.08. The high
bid was $171,936.00, and the Engineer's est'inate was $98,000. The total
construction time set is 70 calendar days.
Lowell Allison is presently under contract with the City for construction of the
Miscellaneous 1985 Water and Sewer Improvements project. He has performed well on
this project and we would recommend award of the Glenview project to Lowell
Allison in the amount of $89,635.08 for a period of 70 calendar days.
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We will be ava il abl e at the next Counc il t4eet ing to answer any quest ions you may
have concerning this project. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to call.
(j),
RICHARD W. ALBIN, P.E.
RWA/ra
Ene 1 osure s
cc: Mr. Rodger N. Line, City Manager
Mr. Dennis Horvath, Assistant City Manager ,
~1r. Gene Riddle, Director of Publ ic Works~ THIS CO¡PY FOIR
Mr. Don Dietrich, Assistant Director of Pu~;c Works
Hr. Richard Royston, Director of Planning
t1r. Lee Maness, Director of F.inance
1901 CENTRAL DR., SUITE 550 · BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 . 817/283-6211 . METRO/267-3367
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I_Department: Public Works
~Ubject: Approval and Appropriation of Funds for School Zones
~ in Various Parts of the C1ty
~ On November 13, 1986, the elP Committee met and one of the subjects on the agenda was
consideration of installing the flashing school warning lights at various schools in
the City.
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total of 20 signals to be installed this year. The total estimated amount
of cost is $75,000 plus there should be a 10% contingency added to that which would make
I the to~al appropriation for this year to be $82,500.
rFundin~ Source:
, Sufficent funds are available in Unspecified ClP. It is recommended that a transfer
be made as follows:
13-01-99-6150 $82,500
to
13-01-87-6150
I Recommendation:
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Council Meeting Date:
11-24-86
Agenda Number:
PW 86-30
The lights are approximately $3,750 each. The ClP Committee felt that only half of
tQese schools could be taken care of this year and requested that the other half of
the schools in the City be included in the 1987-88 budget.
The schools that are being recommended by the elP Committee at this time are as
follows:
Alliene Mullendore Elementary
North Richland Jr. High
Richland High School
Holiday Heights Elementary . ;
Smithfield.Elementary
Smithfield Jr. High
4 Signals
2 Signals
4 Signals
4 Signals
2 Signals
4 Signals
$82,500
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The staff recommends approval of the schools listed and the number of signals listed for
each school for this signalization work and to appropriate the funds for them.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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