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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-10-03 Agendas NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2002 — 4:00 p.m. FIRE ADMINISTRATION — FIRE TRAINING ROOM 7202 DICK FISHER DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion of Major City Council Goals Affecting Planning, Zoning & Development 3. Discussion of Roles of Council and Planning & Zoning Commission regarding Planning, Zoning & Development Standards and Processes 4. Discussion of Proposed Planned Development Categories 5. Discussion of Masonry Requirements 6. Adjournment POSTET Date s - - -- - (@ City Secretary Office Official Record Copy INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002 -138 Date: October 3, 2002 Subject: Discussion of Major City Goals and Roles of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission The City Council has just completed a major goals session outlining the priorities for the coming year. The Council has asked to meet with the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss the Major City Goals that affect Planning & Zoning and the development of the community. Top priorities include Quality Development and Redevelopment which greatly affect the decisions of the Planning & Zoning Commission. For this reason, the Council would also like to clarify and discuss the ongoing roles of each board. Mayor Trevino will be leading the discussion of Agenda items 2 and 3. Sincerely John Pitstick Development Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS North Richland Hills Citywide Goals Safety and Security Quality Development Financially Responsible City Government Quality Redevelopment and Reinvestment Quality of Life Amenities for the Community Effective Transportation System Principles or Values that Guide Policies and Decisions - Community for Families to Live -Top Quality, leisure, recreational and library amenities -Ease of Mobility - Strong, healthy and viable neighborhoods - Financially sound, sustainable city government - Attractive streetscapes, gateways and neighborhoods - Preservation of History and Heritage - People feeling safe, secure and comfortable - Balanced Community Portfolio (Residential, Industrial /Office, Retail) - Strong, Diverse Economy -Well Planned and Maintained Streets and Highways -Rail connection to the Metroplex -Big City Amenities with a small community feeling - Healthy Living Environment - Expanded Cultural Arts - Support for Top Quality Public & Private School Systems Major City Council Goals Affecting Planning, Zoning & Development Safety and Security Objectives: - Safest City in Tarrant County -Top Quality Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Improved Facilities for Enhanced Services to our community -Safe Streets and Neighborhoods -City Prepared for Major Emergency or Homeland Situations or potential disasters Challenges and Opportunities: - Competitive Public Safety Salaries in the Metroplex - Recruitment of "Top Quality" Candidates - Traffic Congestion -The impact of development ordinances on safety and emergency services - Staffing and Resources to keep up with growth Quality Development Objectives: - Stronger Local Economy and Retail Base -More Streamlined Permit Process - Quality city Facilities and Intrastructure - Protecting the Character of NRH - Enforcing Current Standards & Ordinances Challenges and Opportunities: - Developers Understanding New Standards - Mapping the City (GIS Upgrading) - Developers resistance to Ordinances - Common Vision & Goals with P &Z Commission -Non Conforming Signs Quality Redevelopment and Reinvestment Objectives: - Improved Quality of Major Corridors - Improved Quality of Older Neighborhoods - Property Owners Taking Responsibility for Buildings, Homes, Property - Improved City Infrastructure in Older Areas - People /Companies Want to Invest & Reinvest in NRH - Stronger Family Entertainment District Challenges and Opportunities: -North Hills Mall Development: Making it Happen -Code Compliance: Owners, Tenants -South Grapevine Highway Area, Preservation Campaign, Redevelopment Study - Richland Business Centre - Private Sector Entertainment Viability Quality of Life Amenities for the Community Objectives: -Well- Maintained City Parks, Library, Trails, Recreation Centers, Senior Centers -More Parks for the Neighborhoods -More Family- Oriented Facilities, Programs and Services - Expanded Cultural Programs and Activities - Improved Special Events for the Community - Preservation of our History and Heritage Challenges and Opportunities: - Operations and Maintenance of New Facilities and Parks - Funding Special Events -More Facilities: Library, Neighborhood Parks - Expanding Cultural Arts Programs -50 Anniversary Celebration - Volunteer Programs Effective Transportation System Objectives: - Expanded "Mass" Transportation Opportunities - Improved Quality of Neighborhood Streets - Upgrading Standards for Major Corridors - Better Air Quality - Improved Signalization Challenges and Opportunities: - Business Prosperity along Rufe Snow during construction - Quality of Streets -North /South Thoroughfares -Air Quality - Funding - Operation and Maintenance of Streets and Traffic Operations City Wide Priorities for 2003 Actions with Top Priority: - Development Process & Standards Review - Revising the Sign Ordinance - Successful Bond Election -North Hills Mall Revitalization Plan - Traffic Flow and Congestion Plan Actions with High Priority - Buildout Strategy & Plan - Little Bear Creek Ordinance Enforcement -820 Overlay Zoning Study - Providing Public Facilities South of the Freeway - Street Maintenance Program - Upgrade of Grapevine Highway -820 Highway Upgrade INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002 -139 Date: October 3, 2002 Subject: Discussion of New Planned Development Categories A number of concerns have been expressed regarding our current planned development (PD) regulations and how they have become a way to get around newly established development standards. Many requests for planned developments involve deviations from zoning district regulations in an effort to reduce standards rather than dealing with unusual situations on properties that are hard to develop. Planned Development (PD) zoning was established to allow larger tracts with mixed uses that could be processed concurrently for simplicity and efficiency or to allow difficult tracts to be developed or redeveloped with reasonable variances. Planned Developments are not typically used simply to get variances. The City Council has established Quality Development and Redevelopment as a major goal for the City, and has adopted new regulations to raise the community's development standards. In the past couple of years the City of North Richland Hills has adopted new standards for masonry, landscaping, buffering, signs, lot and dwelling unit sizes, garage entries and architectural features while many of the planned development cases involve reduction in these standards without offering offsetting amenities. In an effort to encourage proper community standards for planned development requests while still allowing for unique development and redevelopment situations, staff had recommended to City Council that PD requests be categorized into three types of requests. Following City Council direction, staff developed a proposed ordinance. When the final ordinance was brought forward to the P &Z Commission they denied the ordinance and recommended it be brought back. Following is the timeframe for the proposed changes to the PD ordinance. May 13, 2002 — Staff recommended changes to PD's at City Council briefing May 23, 2002 — Information presented to at P &Z Commission briefing August 8, 2002 — Proposed PD revisions presented to P &Z Commission August 22, 2002 — P &Z Commission recommended denial of proposed PD changes City Council requested a joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission for October 3, 2002. Prior to this meeting, staff met with P &Z on September 26, 2002 to go over the Planning & Zoning Commissions recommendations. Both the new P &Z recommendations and the previously proposed staff recommendations are attached. Sincerely, John Pitstick Development Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations for Planned Developments The Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending creation of two PD categories: Redevelopment of Existing Sites and Mixed Use Developments P &Z recommends: - designation of a base district -no limit on size of request - deviations from lot and area requirements, land uses, masonry, parking, access, screening, landscaping, signs, lighting, and other requirements as the City Council deems appropriate. New Residential Developments P &Z recommends: - designation of a base district - establishing a four lot minimum size for PD's - deviations from lot and area requirements as long as maximum density of the base district is not exceeded - requiring a minimum of 10% open space area maintained by a homeowners association - applicant must describe a unique development situation other than financial Residential Base District Maximum Densities: R1 2.9 units /acre R2 4.0 units /acre R3 4.8 units /acre R4 9.9 units /acre R6T 11.6 units /acre R8 8.7 units /acre R7MF 16 units /acre Staffs Original Recommendation on PD Categories Redevelopment of Existing Sites Redevelopment of existing sites be able to request deviations from all development standards when unique situations or difficulties are demonstrated in meeting current development requirements. Development deviations caused by existing conditions shall be reviewed in light of existing conditions and may not be required to meet an offsetting amenity. Each deviation request not caused by an existing condition shall require documentation outlining a unique development request other than financial. New Single Family PD's -must be a minimum of 10 acres -can deviate lot and area requirements but not general conditions such as fences, parking and garage entries - restricted to a maximum density of the base district -must be able to describe a unique development situation, other than financial New Mixed Use PD's -must be able to describe a unique development situation, other than financial -must show an offsetting amenity for each requested deviation from the base zoning district standards -are limited to 40% residential uses -can deviate from lot and area requirements, parking, landscaping, setbacks and buffering -are not allowed to apply for deviations from signs and masonry Comparison of Recommendations for PD Categories CC Consensus 5/13 P &Z Consensus 9/26 Redevelopment Agreement between Staff and P &Z of Existing Sites New Residential 10 acre minimum 4 lot minimum Agreement on deviations from lot and area requirements, maximum density of base district and 10% open space requirement no deviations from fences, deviations landscaping, parking, allowed on garage configuration, masonry all general regulations Mixed Use Agreement on describing a unique Developments development situation other than financial 3 acre minimum No minimum max 40% residential No maximum for residential no deviations from deviations signs or masonry allowed on all regulations INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2002 -140 Date: October 3, 2002 Subject: Discussion of Masonry Requirements The Planning & Zoning Commission has directed staff to bring forward a recommendation that would clarify the masonry requirements for North Richland Hills. After discussion at the September 26, 2002 P &Z meeting it was a general consensus to recommend the following to City Council. 1) Residential Buildings — Increase the masonry requirement from 75% of the first floor to 75% of the entire wall surface on all residential buildings. A maximum of 25% of the wall surface can use alternative materials such as siding, hardiplank and stucco above 8 feet from the ground. No EFIS would be allowed on residential buildings. 2) Non Residential Buildings — Require 85% of all walls to be masonry. Building trim and accent areas above 8 feet from the ground shall be allowed to use stucco, hardiplank and reinforced EFTS. 3) The new definition for masonry should be a combination of brick, tile, stone, or decorative concrete materials installed in a craftsman like manner. Sincerely _� John Pitstick Development Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Discussion of Masonry Requirements Residential Buildings Current Requirement - 75% of the first floor wall Recommended — 75% of entire wall surface Current Definition - New masonry construction shall consist of any combination of brick or stone, or if approved by the City Council, other equivalent in appearance masonry materials. Recommended Definition - Masonry shall be a combination of brick, tile, stone, or decorative concrete materials installed in a craftsman like manner. Currently the second floor is allowed siding, hardiplank and stucco. Recommending a maximum of 25% of the wall surface can use alternative materials such as siding, hardiplank and stucco above 8 feet from the ground. No EFTS would be allowed on residential buildings. Non - Residential Buildings below 10,000 square feet a Current Requirement — 100% of all wall surfaces. Current Definition - Masonry construction shall consist of any combination of brick, tile, stone, concrete block, or precast or reinforced concrete materials. Non - Residential above 10,000 square feet Current Requirement — 85% of all wall surfaces. Current Definition - Masonry construction shall consist of any combination of brick the stone concrete block or precast or reinforced concrete materials Building trim and accent areas shall not exceed fifteen percent (15 %) of any exterior wall area. Stucco and hardiplank may be used for accent areas. In no case may these materials be located closer than eight feet (8') to the ground. The use of EIFS is prohibited ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- Recommending 85% masonry of all wall surfaces for all non - residential buildings. Recommended Definition — Masonry shall be a combination of brick, tile, stone, concrete block, or decorative concrete materials installed in a craftsman like manner. Building trim and accent areas shall not exceed fifteen percent (15 %) of any exterior wall area. Stucco, hardiplank or reinforced EFIS may only be used for accent areas located no closer than eight feet (8') from the ground. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PLAN MEETING CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JOINT WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2002 — 6:00 p.m. FIRE ADMINISTRATION — FIRE TRAINING ROOM 7202 DICK FISHER DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Discussion of Economic Development in North Richland Hills 4. Review of Economic Development Questionnaire 5. Discussion and Consensus on Major Economic Development Strategies 6. Adjournment POSTED Time Clot Sect .°' City Secretary Office Official Record Copy FF Economic Development Strategic Plan Meeting Thursday, October 3, 2002 City of NRH Mayor and Council: Oscar Trevino, Mayor JoAnn Johnson, Councilwoman Lyle Welch, Councilman David Whitson, Councilman Scott Turnage, Councilman Joe Tolbert, Councilman Frank Metts, Jr., Mayor Pro Tern Economic Development Advisory Committee Janet Golightly Dan Quinto Paula Grohman Linda Timmons Jim Makens Don Waters Randy Moresi Terry Willey Phil Myhra Alan Young Planning and Zonina Board Members George Tucker Tim Welch Bill Schopper James Laubacher Don Bowen Brenda Cole Ted Nehring John Lewis City Staff Larry Cunningham John Pitstick Steve Norwood Dave Green Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman The first community joint worksession relating to the Economic Development Strategic Plan is scheduled for Thursday October 3rd at 6:00 p.m The meeting will be held at the Fire Training Center located at 7202 Dick Fisher Drive. We expect the meeting to last a couple of hours. Please bring your appetite as well as your ideas, concerns and E.D. priorities. Also, please mark your calendar for the second joint worksession, which is nd scheduled for Tuesday October 22 - . Once again the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00p.m. Dinner will be served at this meeting as well as the October 3 rd meeting. I will be contacting you again as we get closer to the actual meeting date. Respectfully, Phyl Baloga Adm. Sec. to Economic Development INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No IR 2002 -141 October 3, 2002 Discussion of Economic Development Strategic Plan Tom Stellman and Jon Roberts of TIP Development Strategies were selected as the consultants for North Richland Hills Economic Development Strategic Plan. TIP Development Strategies has proposed a workplan that involves initial discussions to identify the top three opportunities for prioritizing economic development efforts in the future. Their approach is to assist the city in identifying strategies and priorities that will have the highest impact on the city's future economic health over the next several years. TIP Development Strategies and City Staff are recommending two work sessions with all members of the City Council, Planning & Zoning Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee. A comprehensive questionnaire was sent out to help with the prioritization of strategies. The initial work session is being held on Thursday, October 3 at the Fire Training Center. The questionnaire will be used to focus efforts to determine the three major strategies for Economic Development. More than one issue could be combined into a single strategy. Following a determination of the three strategies the consultants will come back on Tuesday, October 22 with a formal work plan with specific objectives and actions that will be agreed on at that meeting. A final plan and formal presentation will be made to City Council in November. Sincerely J� I John Pitstick Development Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Ranking of Economic Development Issues CC ALL 91 91 - Redevelopment of North Hills Mall 87 87 - Facilitating_ Street Reconstruction Projects 81 87 - Retention of Existing Businesses 90 84 - Targeting Reuse of Vacant Retail 80 82 - Redevelopment of Land Uses along Loop 820 71 80 - Enhancement of Davis Blvd 73 78 - Promoting High Development Standards 90 78 - Redevelopment of South Grapevine Highway Corridor 81 75 - Redevelopment of Existing Neighborhoods > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 74- of the City Image Studv 67 73- Commuter Rail Service 66 72 - Supporting a Regional Approach for Business Recruitment 53 72 - Promoting Tourist and Entertainment Venues 54 71 - Active Marketing to Improve the Image of North Richland Hills 66 69 - Promoting the HomeTown Development 53 67 - Promoting Industrial Development 58 57 - Promoting the Smithfield Historical Area Ranking of Major Development Corridors 80 87 — Davis Boulevard 76 82 — Grapevine Highway 80 82 — Loop 820 81 79 — Mid Cities Boulevard > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 76 — Rufe Snow 57 74 — North Tarrant Parkway 64 74 — Precinct Line Road Comments from Questionnaires "They are all needed since one cannot work without the other. We cannot forget about older areas due to new areas." "How will we work around the SH26 issues without a redevelopment study or plan for the SH26 and Rufe Snow area ?" "This looks pretty comprehensive. Looking forward to hearing more." "I believe that redevelopment along Grapevine Highway will be a difficult process, mostly because of the current image. If Richland Hills is able to get the grocery store built at Rufe Snow, it will help the climate for renovation." "Focus on development standards for the corridors which have availability of land. It is easier to establish a higher standard if existing product does not exist." "Some of the proposals are at odds especially redevelopment versus "raising the bar" The numbers have to work. More regulation pushes feasibility further out." "Enforce what we have. It is so frustrating to hassle someone that goes through the permit process only to let another keep their ill gotten gains when they "blow off' a permit." "How would you go about redeveloping existing neighborhoods and commercial properties as mentioned in the Grapevine Highway Corridor? What is the current number of people using the commuter rail service? "I wonder about the reality of a Smithfield Historical District and many regional approaches get bogged down by individualism." "How much money does each plan cost, and how do we determine a clear understanding of how much is influenced by other government bodies. Can we really have the impact we want ?" "All of these are very important. Because of the NRH location and improvement of Loop 820 development will happen without a lot of assistance. Emphasis should be placed to make it the BEST." "Davis Boulevard has a lot of potential and is an important redevelopment area.' "Speed up the North Hills Mall project." "South Grapevine Highway needs major help and some imagination." "Street improvements with landscaping and buffers are important." "Let the Economic Director do economic development." "Avoid large retail projects along the new 820. NRH needs to constrict the supply of retail and upgrade corridor imagery — greenbelt, office or multi - family should line new highway." "Critical, high quality projects can't compete in the marketplace with their plentiful and lower cost counterparts.' "The approach to new retail should be to aggregate it in "nodes" or "centers' rather than string it out along arterials." North Richland Hills Citywide Goals Safety and Security Quality Development Financially Responsible City Government Quality Redevelopment and Reinvestment Quality of Life Amenities for the Community Effective Transportation System Principles or Values that Guide Policies and Decisions - Community for Families to Live -Top Quality, leisure, recreational and library amenities -Ease of Mobility - Strong, healthy and viable neighborhoods - Financially sound, sustainable city government - Attractive streetscapes, gateways and neighborhoods - Preservation of History and Heritage - People feeling safe, secure and comfortable - Balanced Community Portfolio (Residential, Industrial /Office, Retail) - Strong, Diverse Economy -Well Planned and Maintained Streets and Highways -Rail connection to the Metroplex -Big City Amenities with a small community feeling - Healthy Living Environment - Expanded Cultural Arts - Support for Top Quality Public & Private School Systems City Wide Priorities for 2003 Actions with Top Priority: - Development Process & Standards Review - Revising the Sign Ordinance - Successful Bond Election -North Hills Mall Revitalization Plan - Traffic Flow and Congestion Plan Actions with High Priority - Buildout Strategy & Plan - Little Bear Creek Ordinance Enforcement -820 Overlay Zoning Study - Providing Public Facilities South of the Freeway - Street Maintenance Program - Upgrade of Grapevine Highway -820 Highway Upgrade North Richland Hills Economic Development Questionnaire Which of the following elements of an Economic Development Strategy for North Richland Hills would you like to see implemented and how important do you believe these elements are in enhancing the image and economic viability of our city? A. Promoting Tourist and Entertainment Venues — The City of NRH has been successful in funding a family water park (NRH2O) and golf course (Iron Horse) that are competing successfully in the commercial marketplace. We have Mountasia a miniature golf, games and sports center. Blue Line Ice Complex is a three sheet ice complex that houses a minor hockey league team and numerous league play. The redevelopment of North Hills Mall will also be more related to entertainment than fashion or clothing. The city has not had a concentrated effort to promote these entertainment venues. How important is it to you to actively promote NRH's tourist and entertainment venues? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important B. Redevelopment of North Hills Mall - This is a major effort to redevelop an older traditional mall that has been hit hard. The City has signed a multi -year property and sales tax rebate agreement to facilitate the redevelopment of North Hills Mall. A major element in the redevelopment will be to reposition and attract entertainment and sports rather than traditional clothing and fashion customers. Redevelopment of the Mall is an important piece for the city and continued redevelopment south of the freeway. How important is it to you to promote redevelopment of North Hills Mall? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important C. Targeting Reuse of Vacant Retail — We have 2.5 million total square feet of retail space in the City with a 20% to 25% vacancy rate. While the redevelopment of the Mall will help some of the problem, we need a plan for promoting retail or targeting reuse of some of these properties. How important is it to you to develop a plan for filling vacant retail space in North Richland Hills? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important D. Promoting the HomeTown Development — The 300 acre HomeTown development is an important development that currently includes housing with plans for retail and other services. This development represents an opportunity to transition to a more urban environment and begin to establish a center and identity for our community. How important is it to you to support and promote the HomeTown Development? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important E. Redevelopment of South Grapevine Highway Corridor — This is the older retail corridor on the south end of town away from newer development. Reestablishing this corridor will be helpful to support older areas of town but just as important psychologically with the 820 freeway as a natural and perceived barrier within our community. How important is it to you to promote the redevelopment of the South Grapevine Highway Corridor? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important F. Redevelopment of Land Uses along Loop 820 — With the total reconstruction of this freeway from 6 lanes to 10 lanes with HOV lanes and frontage road improvements this will become a major regional freeway that will cause new land uses. While the completion is 5 to 7 years away, we made need to begin our planning efforts soon. How important is it to you to develop a plan for new land uses along Loop 820? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important G. Promoting Commuter Rail Service — A Dallas Area Rapid Transit rail line runs directly through our city. Commuter rail has just begun service from downtown Fort Worth to downtown Dallas within the past year. It is anticipated that the rail line that runs through North Richland Hills will be one of the next major commuter lines in the Metroplex connecting the northern cities to the DFW airport and central cities. We have great access to the rail line and a prime location could be in the Smithfield Historic Area. This is also located nearby the HomeTown development. This is an important issue but could be 5 to 7 years away. How important is it to you to actively promote a commuter rail stop in North Richland Hills? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important H. Enhancement of Davis Blvd — North Richland Hills has an entrance and exit ramp from Loop 820 to Davis Boulevard which is the main roadway running down the center of our community. Improving the look and access of Davis Boulevard will be important as more and more commuters will utilize this thoroughfare to access jobs and shopping through our city to the central core of the Metroplex. How important is it to you to improve and enhance Davis Boulevard? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important I. Active Marketing to Improve the Image of North Richland Hills — North Richland Hills has used hotel /motel taxes to help fund some promotional efforts. However, this fund is diminishing. How important is it to you for the City of North Richland Hills to be actively involved in developing a promotional campaign to enhance the image of our community? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important J. Su pport of the City Image Study by improving the visual image of thoroughfares The City Image Study identified several infrastructure needs including burying overhead utilities, improved street signals, medians, street signs, special pavements and decorative banners to help improve the overall look and curbside appeal of our city. How important is it to you to continue to promote and fund efforts of the City Image Study? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important K. Promoting High Development Standards — The City continues to "raise the bar' and promote high development standards such as all masonry, improved landscaping, screening, signs and overall development standards. How important is it to you to support the improvement of development standards for private developments within our city? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important L. Redevelopment of Existing Neighborhoods The City is approaching build out. Some neighborhoods and multi - family complexes are more than 30 years old. How important is it to you to support efforts to improve residential neighborhoods? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important M. Redevelopment of the Smithfield Historical Area — Funds have been set aside to develop a plan for redevelopment of the Smithfield Area. This area is in the center of our community, it has some historical significance and a future commuter rail stop could be located in the Smithfield District. How important is it to you to redevelop the Smithfield Historical Area? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important N. Supporting a Regional Approach for Business Recruitment — Efforts are underway to form a Northeast Tarrant "Quality of Life" Foundation made up of B.I.S.D. and the cities of North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Watauga and Haltom City to help promote and recruit businesses on a regional basis. The Foundation will promote the assets of all our communities to actively recruit business relocations into our area. How important is it to you to support this type of regional approach for business recruitment? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important O. Retention of Existing Businesses — City Staff is actively involved in visiting and keeping up with existing businesses. How important is it to you to continue to have an active business retention effort? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important P. Promoting_ Industrial Development — Our location in the middle of the Metroplex and limited acreage is creating more expensive land, but we do have some prime acreage for recruiting traditional industrial development. How important is it to you to continue to promote industrial development projects? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important Q. Facilitating Street Reconstruction Project — The City of North Richland Hills has been fortunate to receive federal, state and local funding to improve roadways throughout the community. However, the timing of major reconstruction of Rufe Snow, North Tarrant Parkway, Loop 820 and possibly other thoroughfares such as Grapevine Highway will cause major disruptions for the traveling public and local businesses. How important is it to you to actively push to facilitate and coordinate roadway construction efforts? Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important R. Major Development Corridors — The City of North Richland Hills has several major thoroughfares which serve as primary development corridors. Which of the following corridors are most important as prime development corridors that will enhance the image and economic viability of our community? 1. Rufe Snow Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 2. Grapevine Highway Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 3. Davis Boulevard Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 4. Precinct Line Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 5. Mid Cities Boulevard Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 6. North Tarrant Parkway Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important 7. Loop 820 Least Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Most Important S. Are there any of the above elements that you believe are not feasible or are unnecessary? T. Please list any specific information that you would like to see presented in the Economic Development Strategic Plan.