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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1998-06-22 Minutes Present: Absent: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JUNE 22,1998 - 6:55 P.M. Charles Scoma Don Phifer Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. Jo Ann Johnson Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Larry Koonce Andy Jones Terry Kinzie Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Inspection Director Finance Director Fire Chief Information Services Director Knowlton English Flowers Matt Milano Councilman I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS There were no items discussed at this time. FROM REGULAR JUNE 22 AGENDA Pre-Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I IR 97-123 Mr. Cunningham advised that Staff had RANDY S.lBARRY L. TRAINING/ previously discussed with Council the need for CONTINUING the Planning & Zoning and Zoning Board of EDUCATION Adjustment Members to attend seminars/ SESSIONS FOR training sessions to keep current on laws and BOARDS AND legislation. Councilman Mitchell has COMMISSIONS questioned if the Council should require the members of these boards to attend a continuing education seminar/worksession annually as a condition for membership. The Council recently approved an ordinance addressing Boards and Commissions and the training for P&Z and ZBA members was vague as to whether it was required. The Mayor advised he had discussed with staff the need for an annual orientation session for board members to give them information on objectives, goals and rules. The Council discussed whether the members of these two boards should be required to attend a training session and whether it should be annually or biennially. There was discussion on requiring them to attend an in-house training session conducted by staff one year and a regional/statewide training session the next year. The consensus of the Council was to require the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Members to attend during their two-year term of office, a training session in-house and a regional/statewide training session. Staff will prepare an action item to amend the ordinance requiring them to attend training sessions. Pre-Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I OTHER The Council discussed items from the Regular INFORMA TIONAL Agenda at this time. ITEMS Agenda Item No.9, PZ 98-18 - In response to a question from Councilman Welch concerning Wilson Lane in relation to this request, Staff advised that with the construction of North Tarrant Parkway, several sections of Wilson Lane had been removed from the Thoroughfare Plan. Agenda Item No.7, PZ 98-06 - Councilman NAN Welch was concerned that the storm water drainage from the project, would drain into Monkey Creek (Singing Hills Creek). He expressed concerns about the effect this drainage will have on the golf course and asked if a retention pond would help to control the flow. Staff explained that if the site plan was affected by any drainage issues addressed during the platting process, the site plan would be revised to accommodate the revisions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 7: 15 p.m. that the TO EXECUTIVE Council would adjourn to Executive Session for SESSION deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Section 551.052 of the Government Code. Pre-Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. C~~ ATTEST: -r:3ât/VMti ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JUNE 22,1998 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order June 22, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Absent: Matt Milano Councilman 2. INVOCA TION Councilman Mitchell gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 2 a. "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Scoma and Ms. Jeanne Lueck, Beautification Commission Member, recognized and presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for June to: Sherry and Gaylan Gregory, 4005 Diamond Loch East; Cindy and Mark Foster, 6829 Briley; John D. and Jill Spicer, 4721 Greenway Court; Jack and Suzette Skelton, 7500 North Richland Boulevard; Cynthia and Walter Okrusch, 8316 Emerald Circle; Vaughn and Sharon Coomer, 6849 Driffield Circle; Kathy and Tim McGuire, 8808 Jason Court; Billy, Collette and Trey Terrell, 6829 Green Acres; Richard and Marilyn Gaskin, 8405 Shady Oaks. b. "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Scoma and Ms. Jeanne Lueck, Beautification Commission Member, presented the "Landscape of the Month" award for June to Mike Lowry, Manager, Allan Samuels Dodge. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None 6. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED a. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 2, 1998 b. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 c. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 d. PU 98-46 - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH COMM SITE INTERNATIONAL, INC. City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 3 e. PU 98-47 - AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC WIDE AREA NETWORK TO MICA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $306,545 f. PU 98-48 -AWARD BID FOR VIBRATORY ROLLER TO FUTURE EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,401 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0 7. PZ 98-06 - REQUEST OF RICHARD SHAW OF COLONIAL EQUITIES INC. FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 2F2, ACKERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19. (LOCATED SOUTH OF BROWNING DRIVE, EAST OF IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE, NORTH OF NE LOOP 820 AND WEST OF THE DART RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY) APPROVED Mr. Richard Shaw, applicant, presented the site plan to the Council and responded to their questions. Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PZ 98-06 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. After discussion, Councilman Welch amended his motion, Councilwoman Johnson amended her second, to include an additional 8 units for a total of a 500 unit multi- family development and 1,105 parking spaces. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 4 8. PZ 98-17 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID BRANACH FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON TRACTS 7D AND 7H1, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055, FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO R1S-SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY (LOCATED AT 8801 MARTIN DRIVE)- ORDINANCE NO. 2312 APPROVED Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. David Branach, applicant, appeared before the Council in favor of his request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2312. Motion carried 6-0. 9. PZ 98-18 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REZONING OF TRACT 1, .5 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, FROM C1 COMMERCIAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 2, .7 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210 FROM R2 RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL; TRACT 3,14.91 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210 FROM R-4-D DUPLEX TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 4, 25.1 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210 FROM 01 OFFICE TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 5, 6.8 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, AND THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, A-1266, FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL, TRACT 6, .63 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210 FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD.)- ORDINANCE NO. 2313 APPROVED Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Doug Long, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council in favor of the req uest. City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 5 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2313. Motion carried 6-0. 10. PZ 98-25 - REQUEST OF HERB CROSS FOR A SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO REDUCE THE MASONRY REQUIREMENTS AT 7740 NE LOOP 820 APPROVED Mr. Herb Cross, CWA Construction Company and the agent representing Allan Samuel's Dodge, presented the request. Mr. Cross advised they would like to replace and reconstruct the building that burned using a metal exterior surface. Mr. Mike Lowry, General Manager for the dealership, discussed their request with the Council and responded to their questions. The Council discussed requiring masonry on different sections of the proposed facility. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to allow the masonry reduction, that masonry be required on the east elevation and the remainder of the building be metal. Motion carried 5-1, Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman, Councilmen Mitchell and Metts voting for and Councilman Welch voting against. 11. PS 98-16 - REQUEST OF DAVID BRANACH FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 9, BLOCK 15 GLENANN ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8801 MARTIN) APPROVED Mr. David Branach, applicant, appeared before the Council in favor of his request. Mr. Branach asked Council to consider changing the name of the addition on the plat from Glenann to Lot 1, Block 1, COCAMAR Addition. He explained that the P&Z Commission had changed the name to Glenann during the preliminary plat process. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PS 98- 16 and that the name be changed to Lot 1, Block 1, COCAMAR Addition and with the condition that all drainage be taken care of. City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 6 Motion carried 6-0. 12. GN 98-65 - REGULATION OF SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - ORDINANCE NO. 2311 APPROVED Mr. McEntire, Attorney, presented the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2311. Motion carried 6-0. 13. GN 98-66 - APPOINTMENTS TO CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT POSTPONED Mayor Scoma asked Council to postpone action on GN 98-66 and GN 98-67 until the next Council Meeting. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to postpone GN 98- 66 and GN 98-67 to the July 13 Council Meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 14. GN 98-67 - APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POSTPONED See item No. 13. 15. GN 98-68 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve the appointments as listed on GN 98-68. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes June 22, 1998 Page 7 16. (a) CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Jerry Fugler, 7613 Hightower, requested the Council to review the rates being charged senior citizens at Iron Horse Golf Course. Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Blvd., advised that he had requested at a City Council Meeting earlier in the year, that Colorado Blvd. be closed. He advised that Councilwoman Johnson had suggested that the city might pay for road humps. He advised that the city had not taken any action on the road humps. Mayor Scoma advised that an action item was never requested by the Council. Councilwoman Johnson advised she would make a request that this be placed on an agenda for action by the Council. Mr. Robert Hart, 6817 Meadow Creek, requested that speed humps be placed on Meadow Creek. He advised the street met all the requirements except for the volume of traffic. Mayor Scoma advised his request would be referred to staff and the staff would submit a report back to Council. (b) INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Scoma reminded the Council of the BISD Breakfast June 23 at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Scoma advised of the three ad hoc committees being formed: Land Use, Code Enforcement and Cultural and Educational and invited the citizens to submit applications. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:15 .m. Charles Scoma -Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson -City Secretary