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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2003-10-20 Minutes MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS ON THE SOUTH GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STRATEGY HELD IN THE RICHLAND HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 3204 DIANA DRIVE, RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — OCTOBER 20, 2003 — 6:00 P.M. City Council Present: Mayor Oscar Trevino Mayor Pro Tern Joe Tolbert Councilman Frank Metts, Jr. Councilwoman JoAnn Johnson Councilman David Whitson Councilman Tim Welch Absent: Councilman John Lewis Councilman Scott Turnage Staff Present: Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Fiscal & Admin. Services Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City Manager Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Richland Hills City Council Present: Mayor Nelda Strouder Mayor Pro Tern Jim McKnight Councilman Kenney Davis Councilman Herbert G. Reynolds Councilman Steven Couch Richland Hills Staff Present: James Quin, City Manager Terri Willis, City Secretary Marty Wieder, Economic Development Consultant Mr. Bill Cunningham, Leland Consulting Group, and Mr. Rick Leisner, HNTB, facilitated the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER The work session was called to order at 6:10 p.m. City Council Work Session Minutes October 20, 2003 Page 2 of 5 2. INTRODUCTIONS The Mayors of each city introduced their City Council and Staff. 3. PRESENTATION OF VISION, OPPORTUNITY AND STRATEGIES Mr. Bill Cunningham and Mr. Rick Leisner presented a PowerPoint presentation of the South Grapevine Highway Corridor study. The presentation consisted of an assessment of the market and economic opportunities, the vision for the corridors and strategies for implementation. They reviewed and discussed the following key elements: • Market analysis • Primary trade area for corridors • Summarized the development demand • Land use opportunities • Vision and opportunities for the corridor - 3 development sites in Richland Hills, 3 development sites in North Richland Hills and 1 Regional site • Streetscapes 4. REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The facilitator reviewed and discussed with the Councils the Implementation Plan highlighting the following strategies: • Ignite Leadership and Nurture Public /Private Partnership 1. Interlocal Agreement — Joint Planning, Implementation, Marketing, and Funding 2. Business Association eventually becoming an Improvement District • Anticipate Evolution 3. Monitor Commercial Trends, Concepts and Products 4. Encourage new concepts in the corridor — mixed -use, public amenities (such as streetscape) • Know the Market 5. Develop Data Base of Market Information / Trends for Dissemination to Real Estate Professionals City Council Work Session Minutes October 20, 2003 Page 3 of 5 6. Build Relationships with Area Brokers through Seminars, Workshops, Monthly Lunches • Scale Commercial Land to Market 7. Re -zone Strategic Parcels to encourage more mixed -use development 8. Encourage infill development concepts — mixed -use, urban housing, pedestrian- oriented retail • Establish Target Reinvestment Areas 9. Develop Joint Public Improvement Plans for Gateway Areas and Activity Centers ( "Villages ") 10. Formulate the Public /Private Implementation Strategies for Village Areas • Tame the Traffic 11. Balance Traffic Design to Accommodate Multimodal Activity — Autos, Pedestrians, Bikes, Transit and Parking 12. Work with TXDOT on Access Management Plan • Create the Place 13. Develop a "Branding" Program for Marketing the Corridor Area 14. Identify and Encourage "Urban" Housing Opportunities • Diversify the Character 15. Plan Activity Centers with Different Uses, Levels of Access and Orientation to Neighborhoods 16. Initiate Planning for a Joint Public Facility (Creation /Community Center) • Eradicate the Ugliness 17. Develop Joint Urban Design, Development and Architectural Standards for Corridors 18. Encourage Consistent Code Enforcement 19. Promote Image Enhancement Campaign — Signage, Lighting, Landscaping, Streetscape and Utilities (under grounding) • Put your Money Where Your Policy Is 20. Conduct Regulatory "Audit' to Determine Inconsistencies between Current Regulations and Proposed Land Uses 21. Develop a Comprehensive Package of Funding Options for Corridor Improvements — ED Sales Tax, Bond Financing, EDA Grants, Tax Abatements 22. Create a New Tax Increment Financing District for the Corridors to Fund Necessary Public Improvements 23. Formulate a "Benchmarking" Program for Evaluating Corridor Revitalization Efforts City Council Work Session Minutes October 20, 2003 Page 4 of 5 5. PRIOIRITIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Each of the City Council members was asked to select their top ten strategies. After compiling each City Council's rankings, the following strategies were selected by both Richland Hills and North Richland Hills City Councils and were designated as highest priorities: 1. Incorporate an Interlocal Agreement for Joint Planning, Implementation, Marketing and Funding 2. Plan Activity Centers with Different Uses, Levels of Access and Orientation to Neighborhoods 3. Building Relationships with Area Brokers through Seminars, Workshops and Monthly Lunches 4. Encourage Infill Development Concepts — Mixed Use, Urban Housing, Pedestrian - Oriented Retail 5. Encourage Consistent Code Enforcement 6. Develop a Comprehensive Package of Funding Options for Corridor Improvements. Strategies selected by one city, but not the other were ranked as high priorities. Those strategies designated as high priorities are: North Richland Hills City Council: 1. Initiate Planning for a Joint Public Facility 2. Rezone Strategic Parcels to Encourage More Mixed -Use Development 3. Monitor Commercial Trends, Concepts and Products 4. Create a New Tax Increment District for the Corridors to Fund Necessary Public Improvements Richland Hills City Council: 1. Encourage New Concepts in the Corridor — Mixed -Use, Public Amenities 2. Develop Joint Urban Design, Development and Architectural Standards for Corridors 3. Develop Joint Public Improvement Plans for Gateway Areas and Activity Centers ( "Villages') 4. Promote Image Enhancement Campaign. Mayor Trevino suggested that the two cities form a council committee to consider changing the name of Grapevine Highway. Richland Hills was agreeable to the suggestion. Mayor Trevino also mentioned he felt it would be advantageous if Rufe City Council Work Session Minutes October 20, 2003 Page 5 of 5 Snow connected to Highway 121 and suggested that thought be given to requesting TXDOT to make the extension. ADJOURNMENT The work session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: Oscar Trevino — Mayor Patricia "Hluf`s:on Ei secretary