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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2014-08-11 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 —AUGUST 11, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 11th day of August 2014 at 6.30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7.00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present. Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff Members: Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Kyle Spooner Director of Information Services Larry Koonce Finance Director Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Mark Mills Director of Budget and Research Caroline Waggoner Assistant Director - Engineering Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Greg VanNieuwenhuize Engineer Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager City Council Minutes August11, 2014 Page 2 of 13 Call to Order In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern, the remaining Council members selected Tito Rodriguez as the Chairman to facilitate the Council meeting. Chairman Rodriguez called the work session to order at 6:31 p m. A 0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting Council member Whitson inquired about item C2, SUP 2014-03. In response to his question, Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick informed Council the applicant and his son work on vehicles Mr Pitstick advised Council the applicants son resides in the rental property located on the site. A 1 Provide an overview of the new agenda management system Director of Information Services and City Secretary Alicia Richardson provided Council with an overview and tutorial of the new agenda management system. B 0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Executive Session may be held at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the city attorney (551 071) as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting City Council did not conduct an Executive Session C 0 Adjournment Chairman Rodriguez announced at 6.42 p m that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern, the remaining Council members selected Tito Rodriguez as the Chairman to facilitate the Council meeting. Chairman Rodriguez called the meeting to order August 11, 2014 at 7:02 p m ROLL. CALL City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 3 of 13 Present. Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager A.1 INVOCATION Chairman Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no special presentations or recognitions. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak during citizen presentation. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items removed from the consent agenda. City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 4 of 13 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION NO. 2014-018 B.3 CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING DIVISION 2 AND REVISING INTERNAL REFERENCES IN SECTION 42-218 - ORDINANCE NO. 3326 B.4 APPROVE A CITY/DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA NRH4 HOME TOWN LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOMETOWN CANAL DISTRICT AND RELOCATION OF A CITY HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL B.5 APPROVE THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE PARCHMAN ADDITION (LOT 1R1) AND THE ASSOCIATED QUITCLAIM DEED. - ORDINANCE NO. 3327 COUNCIL MEMBER LOBMARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.0 - PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2014-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS. ORDINANCE NO. 3316. REQUEST TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE AUGUST 25, 2014 MEETING APPROVED Chairman Rodriguez Informed Council staff is recommending that Council open and continue the public hearing to the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting. Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called for a motion to continue to the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE AUGUST 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 5 of 13 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.2 SUP 2014-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM R. LYNN MOTHERAL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING GREATER THAN 500 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 7113 DOUGLAS LANE. CONTINUED FROM JULY 14, 2014 MEETING. ORDINANCE 3320 APPROVED Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized and presented item to Council. The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow a 1,000 square foot metal building with full masonry on the east front facing side and metal on the remaining sides to be located on single-family zoned R-1-S Mr Pitstick reviewed with Council the approval history of accessory buildings over 500 square feet since 2007 was seven. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended denial by a vote of 5-1 for a 100% metal building. Applicant representative Lynn Motheral presented his request and was available to answer questions from Council. In response to Council member Whitson's question, Mr Motheral advised that he owns both residences on the property He confirmed that the structure would be located behind the rental property and that his son is currently staying in the rental property. Chairman Rodriguez asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2014-03, ORDINANCE No. 3320 WITH THE REQUIRED MASONRY IN THE FRONT AND METAL BUILDINGS ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.3 SUP 2013-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ZONE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON THE CAMPUS OF FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT 6200 HOLIDAY LANE. ORDINANCE 3322 APPROVED Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 6 of 13 Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized and presented item to Council. The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow a new 104-foot telecommunications tower and associated equipment near the center of Fort Worth Christian's campus. The proposed monopole would double as a centerfield light for the campus's primary baseball field. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 Applicant representative Peter Kavanagh presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Chairman Rodriguez asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2014-03, ORDINANCE No. 3322 . COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.4 SUP 2014-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT 6200 HOLIDAY LANE FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHAPELIAUDITORIUM WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED 85 PERCENT MASONRY COVERAGE. ORDINANCE 3323 APPROVED Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized and presented item to Council The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow construction of a chapel/auditorium of non-masonry building materials in excess of 15% of the building's facade. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Applicant representative Russ Garrison with Sedalco Construction Services located at 2554 East Long Avenue, Fort Worth, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Garrison advised Council that Michael Hoffer with Honfeld, Hoffer, Standford Architectural Firm and Fort Worth Christian President Kelly Moore were also present to address any questions. Chairman Rodriguez asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing City Counctl Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 7 of 13 COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2014-08, ORDINANCE No. 3323. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.5 SDP 2014-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION BUSINESS WITH SCREENED OUTDOOR STORAGE LOCATED AT 6428 DAVIS BOULEVARD. ORDINANCE 3324 APPROVED Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized and presented item to Council The applicant's request provides for the renovation of a building located at 6428 Davis Boulevard formerly occupied by Precision Packaging The applicant is proposing light manufacturing and industrial uses in the 18,000 square feet building with maximum allowable storage area in 50% of the building square footage. Applicant is proposing the outside storage area will be located behind the existing building and include a masonry-screening wall on the far east side of the property The request includes architectural / product display pad along Davis Boulevard, which will be approved by the Sign Review Committee; 100% metal panel on the north, east and south elevations; deferral of landscape plan requirement to the building permit stage, and variance from street and new civic / open space along east side of property. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 6-0, subject to a minimum 26 gauge metal panel walls, six-foot sidewalk with wheel stops and recommendation that the applicant work with staff on a tree survey and low shrub landscaping along the Davis frontage, which may be deferred to building permit In response to Council's question regarding staff's preference with regard to the landscape plan, Mr Pitstick advised that staff would prefer applicant replace any salvageable trees with the same caliper inches on site or contribute to tree preservation fund Applicant Rick Figueroa, 8800 Kirk Lane, North Richland Hills, presented request and responded to questions from Council. Chairman Rodriguez asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page8 of 13 COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE SDP 2014-01, ORDINANCE No. 3324 TO INCLUDE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.6 SUP 2014-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100, FLP FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETENTION/RETENTION POND ON 1.817 AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF BENTLEY DRIVE. CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 14, 2014 MEETING. ORDINANCE 3319 CONTINUED TO AUGUST 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Chairman Rodriguez Informed Council the applicant has requested that Council continue the public hearing to the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting. Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called for a motion to continue the public hearing to the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting Council member Lombard moved to continue the public hearing to the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting Council member Welch seconded the motion MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. D.0 - PUBLIC WORKS D.1 FP 2013-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE EAST PHASE V; BEING 43 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 15.407 ACRES LOCATED AT 7817 AND 7909 PRECINCT LINE ROAD CONTINUED TO AUGUST 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Chairman Rodriguez informed Council the applicant has requested that Council continue FP 2013-01 to the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO CONTINUE FP 2014-03 TO THE AUGUST 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. E.0 - PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 9 of 13 F.0 - GENERAL ITEMS F.1 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FY 2014/2015 CITY BUDGET, FY 2013/2014 REVISED CITY BUDGET, PROPOSED PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills summarized and presented item to Council The purpose of the item is to set the dates of the public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 City Budget and Fiscal Year 2013/2014 revised City Budget, proposed projects and operations of the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, and the Crime Control and Prevention District. Mr. Mills informed Council a copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the City Secretary's Office, a copy provided to the City Library and an electronic copy has been posted to the City's website. Council did not have any questions for Council. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARINGS AS AUGUST 25, 2014 AT 6:15 P.M. FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 6:30 P.M. FOR THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT, AND 7:00 P.M. FOR THE ANNUAL CITY BUDGET. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. F.2 SETTING AUGUST 25, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AS THE DATES FOR THE TAX RATE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND VOTE ON PLACING THE TAX RATE ADOPTION ON THE AGENDA OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills summarized and presented item to Council Mr Mills informed Council that state law requires the governing body to vote to place the adoption of the tax rate on a future City Council agenda as an action item. The proposed tax rate is 610 per $100 of taxable valuation. This is the same as the currently adopted tax rate of 61O Council did not have any questions for staff COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH MOVED TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AUGUST 25, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AS THE DATES TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF 61 CENTS PER $100 OF TAXABLE VALUATION AND TO PLACE THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION City Council Minutes August11, 2014 Page 10 of 13 ITEM ON THE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED, INTERAGENCY APPROACH TO FREEWAY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT. - RESOLUTION NO. 2014-019 APPROVED Assistant Police Chief Mike Hamlin summarized and presented item to Council. Mr. Hamlin advised that the North Richland Hills Police Department anticipate applying for grant funds in the near future that will be used to acquire a courtesy patrol-type vehicle This vehicle will be utilized along the North Texas Express (NTE) corridor, other thoroughfares in North Richland Hills, and adjoining cities. In order to be eligible for grant funding, the City must have a resolution in place supporting the comprehensive, coordinated, interagency approach to freeway incident management Council did not have any questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2014-019 . COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. G.0 - EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA. Council did not conduct an Executive Session. H.0 - INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. The NRH Centre is holding indoor triathlons on Thursday, August 14 and Saturday, August 16 starting at 7:00 a m. Participants will compete in swimming, cycling and running Please visit or call the NRH Centre for additional information. City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 11 of 13 The fall softball season begins September 8 and registration is underway for adult softball leagues. Visit the Athletics Division webpage or call 817-427-6619 for additional information. Carter Blood Care will be hold a blood drive at the NRH Public Library on Monday, August 25 between 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please stop by the Community Room to donate Please call the Library at 817-427-6800 for additional information Kudos Korner Volunteer Rachelle Jones and the staff of the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center — After a matted dog came into the center as a stray, it was learned that the owner was a terminally ill woman who was in the hospital. The center personnel used donations to get the dog groomed and vaccinated so that her husband would not have to worry about these things and focus on caring for his wife. The husband emailed his thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown by the shelter personnel and in particular Rachelle. Her demeanor could not have been any better and her obvious concern for the NRH citizens, both human and animal, is commendable," he said. "I left the facility with a smile on my face and a warm spot in my heart " H.2 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8.16 p.m Tito Rodriguez— Chai a� 4\):. FtictiLle ATTEST: .. ` ��, irg Alicia Richardson, City Seci y h 'fr'zz 93�3y�' Yc� 1y �/xmfuumMro�°fie