HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2011-05-09 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — MAY 9, 2011
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
S day of May 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2
John Lewis Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Jared Miller Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Dana Alden Assistant to City Manager
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Gregory VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director
Dave Pendley Building Official
Craig Hulse Economic Development Director
Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager
JoAnn Stout Neighborhood Services Director
Debbie York Neighborhood Services Manager
Mark Mills Budget Director
Thomas Powell Fleet Services Director
Kristin Weegar Sr. Mgt. Asst. Development Services
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:34 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
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Mayor Trevino asked if landscaping features could be requested for item C.5. John
Pitstick, Planning Development Director, advised that with the SUP request landscaping
could be requested by Council. Mr. Pitstick also handed out an amendment to item C.4
to include recommended architectural features.
A.2 Quarterly Financial Status Report
Mark Mills, Budget Director presented a PowerPoint presentation to Council that
highlighted the major operating funds of the City, focusing on revenue and expenditures
to date in relation to expectations.
• General Fund
• Property Taxes
• Sales Taxes
• Municipal Court Fines
• Construction Related Permits
• Gas Drilling Permits
• Miscellaneous
• Park Development Fund
• Crime Control District Fund
• Utility Fund
A.3 Quarterly Capital Improvement Project Status Report
Mark Mills, Budget Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating Council on
the status of Capital Improvement Projects. The presentation focused on project
expenses, timelines and highlighted any significant adjustments that have occurred
since Council was last briefed.
Highlighted projects:
• Colorado Boulevard (Boulevard 26 to Harwood)
• Douglas Lane (Hightower to Starnes)
• Terry Drive (Susan Lee to North Richland)
• Water Line (Holiday and Iron Horse)
• Davis Boulevard Streetscape
A.4 Neighborhood Initiative Program Presentation
The Multi - Departmental Committee presented a PowerPoint presentation to Council on
the progress of the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization. Debbie York, Neighborhood
Services Manager, spoke on the program's achievements with CDBG Home Funds and
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ordinance amendments that have helped with the revitalization. Ms. York also shared
before and after pictures of completed projects. Craig Hulse, Economic Development
Director, spoke on the demographics of the area being revitalized. The Economic
Development Department is also helping with the revitalization with programs such as
the Business Improvement & Growth Program (B.I.G.), Sign Removal Program and the
Rufe Snow /Glenview Intersection Concept Study. John Pitstick, Planning and
Development Director, spoke on intersection improvements including art work,
neighborhood sign toppers, monuments distinguishing neighborhoods and districts, the
benchmark program, and park trails. Mike Curtis, Managing Director of Development
Services, spoke on completed street repairs in the area and future repairs. Ms. York
finished the presentation speaking on the Neighborhood Crime Watch program, crime
free multi- housing areas, the upcoming Fix -It Blitz, and the long term goals for the
program. Council requested that the information regarding the upcoming Fix -It Blitz be
included in water bill inserts and multimedia outlets for maximum citizen participation.
B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive
Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code
B.1 Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code:
Consultation with attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation
or a settlement offer
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:10 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section
551.071 to consult with attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or
a settlement offer.
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:28 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A.0
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2
John Lewis Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff:
Mark Hindman City Manager
Jared Miller Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
George Staples Attorney
A.1
INVOCATION
Councilman Whitson gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Sapp recognized Robert Stancil, Boy Scout Troop 179, who is working
on his citizenship in community badge.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) -
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMAN WELCH
Councilman Welch presented a proclamation to the Public Works Department staff for
National Public Works Week. Mike Curtis, Managing Director acknowledged the Public
Works staff and thanked them for all their hard work.
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A.4
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
A.5
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.2 PU 2011 -016 AUTHORIZE INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF LIVE OAK
B.3 PU 2011 -017 AWARD BID NO. 11 -027 TOPSOIL, SAND AND FLEXIBLE
BASE MATERIAL ANNUAL CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS
B.4 GN 2011 -034 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR FOR THE COLLECTION OF CITY PROPERTY
TAXES - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -022
B.5 PU 2011 -018 AWARD BID 11 -024 FOR 2011 POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES
TO CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,538.00
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0,
Mayor Trevino announced that item F.4 would be presented before the Public Hearings.
F.4
GN 2011 -033 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NAMES FOR THE BOULEVARD 26
TRAIL AND THE LITTLE BEAR CREEK TRAIL AND RENAMING THE LONG &
BARFIELD COMMUNITY ROOM - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -021
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APPROVED
Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, summarized the item. This item is for consideration
of officially naming the Boulevard 26 Trail, the Little Bear Creek Trail and renaming the
Long & Barfield Community Room. The Naming Board meet on March 28 and are
recommending that the Boulevard 26 Trail be officially named the "Randy Moresi Trail ";
the Little Bear Creek Trail be officially named the "John Barfield Trail "; and the Long &
Barfield Community Room be renamed the Owen D. Long Community Room.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2011 -021. COUNCILMAN
LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
ZC 2010 -08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
STEVEN D. HARTER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R -2, SINGLE FAMILY, TO R-
1-S, SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY (LOCATED AT 7609 NORTH FORTY ROAD- 1.22
ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 3141
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino advised that the next three items C.1 (ZC 2010 -08), C.2 (RP 2010 -09)
and C.3 (SUP 2010 -09) were related and would open the public hearings for all three
items but would vote on each item separately. Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to
come forward.
Ernest Hedgcoth representing the applicant came forward. Mr. Hedgcoth explained
that the applicant's desire is to build a large accessory building on property he
purchased behind his current residence. In order to build on the property, the zoning
needs to be changed, the property needs to be replatted to be included with his current
property and then a special use permit is needed to build the oversized accessory
building.
John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized each item. Mr. Steve
Harter the resident and owner at 7609 North Forty would like to combine two parcels of
land including a total of 1.22 acres for rezoning from R -2 to R -1 -S (special single family)
in an effort to build a full masonry detached garage and storage building with access
from Buck Street. The property is at the western terminus of both North Forty and Buck
Street. Staff is recommending approval and sees this as an interim use with the
anticipation that Buck Street would be extended to the west in the future and could
allow for the redevelopment of R2 single family lots to occur. The proposed garage and
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storage area will be all brick and is set back approximately 85 feet from Buck Street.
With the approval of the rezoning the next step is to replat the property. Mr. Harter is
requesting to combine Lot 4, Block 4, McComas Addition and a portion of Block A,
Hewitt Estates into a single lot more than 1 acre for the purpose of rezoning to R -1 -S
and requesting a special use permit to build an oversized detached garage and storage
building. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of both the
rezoning request (ZC 2010 -08) and the replat request (RP 2010 -09) by a 5 -0 vote.
As per Section 118 -719 of the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance, accessory
structures located in the R -1 -S district that exceed 500 square feet require the approval
of a Special Use Permit. The proposed garage /shop is 1,368 square feet (36' X 38')
with additional porch and covered area covered by the roof structure. The site plan also
indicates a packed pea gravel road base driveway which would be allowed under the
rural R -1 -S zoning district for access to accessory buildings. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of SUP 2010 -09 with the stipulation that an
interior floor plan of the accessory building be provided as part of the site plan and
indicating that the only use of the accessory building will be for storage of personal
vehicles, equipment and household storage associated with the main house at 7609
North Forty Road.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the requests to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearings and
called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3141, ZC 2010 -08. MAYOR
PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C.2
RP 2010 -09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
STEVEN D. HARTER FOR A REPLAT CREATING LOT 4-R, BLOCK 4, MCCOMAS
ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7609 NORTH FORTY ROAD- 1.22 ACRES)
APPROVED
This item was related to the previous item C.1 and the public hearing was opened and
discussed in item C.1.
Mayor Trevino called for the motion for RP 2010 -09.
MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2010 -09. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3
SUP 2010 -09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
STEVEN D. HARTER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE EXCEEDING 500 SQUARE FEET (LOCATED AT 7609 NORTH FORTY
ROAD - 1.22 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 3142
APPROVED
This item was related to the previous two items C.1 and C.2 and the public hearing was
opened and discussed in item C.1.
Mayor Trevino called for the motion for SUP 2010 -09.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3142, SUP 2010 -09.
COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C.4
ZC 2011 -04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM K.
HOVNANIAN HOMES TO REVISE AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD 60, BRYNWYCK ADDITION) (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLK. OF
MARTIN DRIVE - 7.685 ACRES) — ORDINANCE NO. 3143
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward
and present the item.
Danny Satsky, 2712 Summit Ridge, Grapevine, came forward representing K.
Hovnanian Homes. Mr. Satsky brought a PowerPoint presentation to go along with the
request.
Mayor Trevino announced that due to the technical difficulties with the PowerPoint
presentation for item C.4, item F.1 would be presented next and would return to C.4.
F.1
GN 2011 -030 APPOINTMENT TO KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION - PLACE 2
APPROVED
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Mayor Pro Tem Sapp presented the item. The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission has a
vacancy in the Place 2 position. Requesting Council approval for the appointment of
LaToyia Dennis to the position.
MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO APPOINT LATOYIA DENNIS TO THE KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION, PLACE 2. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Trevino advised that the PowerPoint presentation for C.4 was still being worked
on and items F.2 and F.3 would be presented next.
F.2
GN 2011 -031 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011 ",
INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3139 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE
OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED
APPROVED
Councilman Turnage left the Council dais and Mayor Trevino announced that his
spouse was employed by Frost Bank and would be abstaining from discussion and vote
for items F.1 and F2. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman
Turnage and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest is spouse
employed by Frost Bank.
Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the item. A bond sale is scheduled on
Monday, May 9, 2011. The sale will include $1,865,000 in General Obligation Bonds
(G.O.$) for 2003 bond election projects. The total amount will be used for street and
drainage projects: Terry Drive (Susan Lee Lane to North Richland Boulevard)
Construction $310,000, Tabor Street (Rufe Snow to Steven Street) Construction
$330,000, Bud Jensen Road Street and Drainage Improvements (NRH Centre Project)
$110,000, and Meadowview Estates Channel Drainage Improvements (Finish
Engineering / Design, begin Construction) $1,115,000. Rating conferences with
Standard and Poor's and Moody's were recently held. The City received General
Obligation Bond ratings from both Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's.
Moody's has reaffirmed the City's AA2 rating, and Standard and Poor's has reaffirmed
the City's AA+ rating.
Mr. Koonce introduced David Medanich, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisory
firm. Mr. Medanich gave a brief summary on the bid process and how the bid packets
were put together for Council. The lowest bonds were offered by Frost Bank at a true
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interest coast of 2.980677% for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 and the lowest
bonds were also offered by Frost Bank at a true interest cost of 3.418526% for the Tax
and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011
(next item).
COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No 3139 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
"CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011 ", PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS
BEING REFUNDED AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, SPECIAL ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 -1, COUNCILMAN TURNAGE ABSTAINING.
F.3
GN 2011 -032 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3140
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2011" AND RESOLVING OTHER
MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO
APPROVED
Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the item. On March 28th, City Council
authorized the City Secretary to publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation
of the intent of the city to issue Certificates of Obligation. Notices were published in
accordance with State law. The sale of $5,610,000 of Tax and Waterworks and Sewer
System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation (C.O.$) for the senior
citizen component of the recreation center, NRH2O improvements, ambulance
replacement, public works equipment replacement, and drainage improvements will be
considered on May 9th City Council meeting. The city received Certificates of Obligation
ratings from both Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's. Moody's has
reaffirmed the City's credit rating of AA2. Standard and Poor's has reaffirmed the City's
credit rating of AA +.
The City Council is requested to approve Ordinance No. 3140 authorizing the issuance
of "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited
Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011"; approving and authorizing the
execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract in relation
to such Certificates and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement
and an Official Statement. (Mr. Medanich discussed the bids received during the
previous item F.1).
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MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 3140 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM
(LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2011 ", APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT /REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE
CONTRACT IN RELATION TO SUCH CERTIFICATES AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF A
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 -1, COUNCILMAN TURNAGE ABSTAINING.
Councilman Turnage returned to the Council dais at 7:52 p.m.
C.4
ZC 2011 -04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM K.
HOVNANIAN HOMES TO REVISE AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD 60, BRYNWYCK ADDITION) (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLK. OF
MARTIN DRIVE - 7.685 ACRES) — ORDINANCE NO. 3143
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino advised that the public hearing had been previously opened and called
on the applicant to come forward and present the item.
Danny Satsky, 2712 Summit Ridge, Grapevine, came forward representing K.
Hovnanian Homes. Since the PowerPoint presentation was not working Mr. Satsky
used the overhead with printed copies of the powerpoint showing images of the
proposed homes and speaking of the quality materials being used for the development.
John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized each item. This case
was originally heard and approved on May 17, 2007 as a residential infill planned
development with 30 residential lots accessed off of Martin Road with front swing
garages. No development has occurred and K. Hovnanian Homes is now requesting a
planned development revision to build 36 lots with front entry garages with revisions in
emergency access to Mid Cities Boulevard and revisions to common open space. The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -0 vote with stipulations
that 50% of the front entry garages be constructed with tandem cedar clad garages; a
minimum of 5 lots to be required to have side or rear entry garages and 50% of all front
entry homes have a minimum backyard open space of at least 1,000 square feet. The
applicant has made changes to the site plan drawings to conform with P &Z's motion.
There was some discussion regarding requiring 100% of the front entry homes to have
tandem garage doors as requested by staff. The Commission felt that 100% tandem
garage doors was not appropriate because the smaller doors with a brick column in
between could be a tight fit and a burden for parking larger trucks and SUV's. The final
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site plan indicates 36 total lots with 5 side entries, 16 front entry tandem garage doors
and 15 front entry full garage doors. All garage doors are cedar clad.
Brynwyck Architectural Features Handout:
The following Standard Features will be required on each of the homes constructed in
Brynwyck:
- Dwellings to be 1,800 SF minimum, however no more than 10% of total number
of homes to be less than 2,000 SF. Approximately 4 homes.
- 100% masonry front elevations where the brick extends to the foundation. Side
and rear elevations shall be 80% masonry.
- All siding material will be a primed and painted cementatious siding (Hardi
Siding).
- All brick will be a true clay - fired brick (Boral or Acme).
- Roof pitch shall be minimum 10:12 for front facing gables and 8:12 on side
gables, in order to facilitate an architecturally pleasing ridgeline.
- All Shingles will be a 30 -year dimensional laminate shingle in a Weatherwood
color (no 3 -tab shingles).
- Front - facing garage doors will be cedar -clad with an oil base stain. 50% of the
lots will have two single bay garage doors with a 12" masonry divide. A 1 /2HP
garage door opener will be standard to facilitate the additional weight of the
garage door.
- All interior garage walls will be taped & bedded and painted a neutral color.
- All front windows will be divided light, Low -E vinyl windows.
- Any exposed wood accents will be stained cedar.
- Entry doors must be wood or fiberglass, capable of being painted or stained and
either be a decorative six -panel design or have a decorative glass insert.
Hardware must be decorative hardware (Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, etc.)
- Any chimney on an exterior wall which is visible from the ROW must be masonry
clad.
- All elevations will include three or more of the following:
o Natural stone accents (no concrete or imitation stone)
o Decorative brick treatment, i.e. herringbone pattern, lacing, etc.
o Brick rowlock or cedar shutter accents around all front facing windows.
o Either sliced brick or stone soldier course on corners, keystones or coins.
o Decorative door and window molding or lintels.
o Decorative brackets or corbelling.
- Each front yard will be fully sodded with an irrigation system and will include two
3" caliper trees (Cedar Elm, Red Oak, Live Oak, etc.) and 15 gallons of shrubs.
- Fencing adjacent and parallel to front elevations facing streets must be stained a
natural color. If the fence return is within 10' of the front corner of the house, the
fence must be cedar.
- Mailboxes will be antique style located at each property or mounted tandem on
every other lot.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
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There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and
called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3143, ZC 2011 -04 PD
REVISION FOR BRYNWYCK AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WITH THE ADDITIONAL FEATURES AS INDICATED ON THE BRYNWYCK RECOMMENDED
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES HANDOUT PRESENTED TO COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -1, MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP VOTING AGAINST.
C.5
SUP 2010 -02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
JAMES PLESS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MOVING /STORAGE BUSINESS
(LOCATED AT 4005 RUFE SNOW DRIVE - 0.414 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 3144
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward
and the present the item.
James Pless the applicant came forward. Mr. Pless stated he was requesting a SUP in
order to operate a Moving Company at 4005 Rufe Snow Drive. He was available to
answer any questions Council may have.
John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized each item. The
applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) in order to operate a
Moving Company in a leased building at 4005 Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Pless is also
requesting to concrete pave the back portion of the property for moving truck and trailer
storage and has acknowledged that storage of furniture, storage containers or other
household materials will not be permitted onsite. Mr. Pless is leasing the entire property
and would occupy the office building for the storage company with minimal parking in
front of the building. A masonry wall will be provided to screen the portion of the vehicle
storage lot that faces Rufe Snow Drive with a gate. There is a wide drive approach with
direct access off Rufe Snow. There is a small grassed area with an existing tree on the
south end. While the general use seems appropriate, staff is recommending that some
landscaped buffer be provided facing Rufe Snow similar to what was recently approved
further north on Rufe Snow for Goheen Enterprises. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommend approval by a 5 -0 vote with a recommendation to encourage
but not require landscaping.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
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There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and
called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3144, SUP 2010 -02 WITH THE
STIPULATION THAT A LANDSCAPE BUFFER BE REQUIRED ALONG THE FRONT OF RUFE SNOW AND
THE DRIVEWAY BE NARROWED TO ACCOMMODATE PROPER ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE
BUILDING FOR TRAILER AND PUBLIC PARKING. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D.0
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
D.1
RP 2010 -06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE HILLS CHURCH OF
CHRIST FOR A REPLAT CREATING LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 8, MEADOW LAKES
ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6300 NE LOOP 820 - 36.645 ACRES) AND APPROVAL OF
A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO SERVE LOT 2
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to come forward.
Philip Varughese with Teague Nall and Perkins representing the applicant came
forward. Mr. Varughese explained that the eastern portion of the church property had
not been platted and the church was requesting to plat both lots. This request was due
to the anticipated 820 expansion.
John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized the item. The Hills
Church of Christ, is proposing to replat Blocks 8A and 8B of the Meadow Lakes
Addition. The two new lots will total 36.645 acres. Lot One, where the church is located,
will be 26.575 acres and Lot Two, currently vacant, will be 10.070 acres. The plat will be
incorporating a small unplatted area on the east side and dedicating new access and
utility easements as well as abandoning unneeded easements. Staff is also requesting
an offsite sanitary sewer easement across the Oncor easement to potentially serve Lot
2. The church has not made any formal applications to build on Lot 2. Any changes to
the current planned development would require a PD revision or zoning change.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2010 -06 AND THE APPROVAL OF A SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT TO SERVE LOT 2. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
E.0
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May 9, 2011
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PUBLIC WORKS
No items for this category.
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GENERAL ITEMS
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GN 2011 -030 APPOINTMENT TO KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
- PLACE 2
Item presented after C.3 Public Hearings above.
F.2
GN 2011 -031 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011 ",
INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3139 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE
OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED
Item presented after F.1 (Public Hearings) above.
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GN 2011 -032 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3140
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2011" AND RESOLVING OTHER
MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO
Item presented after F.2 (Public Hearings) above.
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GN 2011 -033 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NAMES FOR THE BOULEVARD 26
TRAIL AND THE LITTLE BEAR CREEK TRAIL AND RENAMING THE LONG &
BARFIELD COMMUNITY ROOM - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -021
Item presented after B.0 Consent Agenda.
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May 9, 2011
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PU 2011 -019 AWARD OF CONTRACT (11 -013) FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 TO STANDARD
RENEWABLE ENERGY
APPROVED
Debbie York, Neighborhood Services Manager, summarized the item. This item is to
consider the award of a contract for energy efficiency services for residential
weatherization /energy conservation services to reduce energy costs for low income
households in the City of North Richland Hills. The City requested Requests for
Proposals in accordance with city policy and qualifications were received from five
firms. The City's evaluation committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals and is
recommending award of the annual contract to Standard Renewable Energy in an
amount not to exceed $75,000. Funding for this work will be coming from the Federal
Funded Energy Efficiency Grant.
COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2011 -019. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
No action needed.
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INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Turnage made the following announcements.
Don't forget: The North Richland Hills City Council election is this Saturday, May 14.
Early voting continues from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the NRH Recreation Center.
On Saturday, voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall, Dan Echols Senior
Center and Bursey Road Senior Center. For more information, call 817 - 427 -6060 or
visit the city's website at nrhtx.com.
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NRH2O opens for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 14th. Visit nrh2o.com for a
complete park schedule and details on all of the exciting special events planned for the
summer! For more information, you can also call 817 - 427 -6500.
The City of North Richland Hills is partnering with community volunteers for the "Fix It
Blitz" on June 4 and 5. During this weekend, we will complete numerous projects to
help those who are less fortunate in our community. Projects may include home repairs
and yard work for the elderly, mentally or physically challenged, and single parents in
our community. To volunteer or get more information, call 817 - 427 -6650 or visit the
city's website at nrhtx.com.
Kudos Korner - Staff & Volunteers, Parks & Recreation Department. A resident
recently sent a note expressing her thanks to the city staff and volunteers who gave up
their Saturday to make the Easter in the Park event such a huge success. She was
amazed, but not surprised, by how well organized the event was. Her family looks
forward to attending the city's other special events throughout the year.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p. .
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