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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-02-22 Minutes Present: 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 - FEBRUARY 22,1999 - 3:30 P.M. Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Terry Kinzie Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Ed Dryden Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Development Servs. City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Information Services Director Finance Director Director of Communications Building Official Asst. Public Works Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 6a - PU 99-05 - Mayor Scoma STEVE N. FROM REGULAR questioned if this product can be matched if the need FYI FEBRUARY 22, 199 arises. Staff advised that the beach section of the AGENDA wave pool can be patched if necessary. Agenda Item No. 7 - PZ 98-42 - Councilman Metts questioned whether the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee had addressed accessory building regulations. Mr. Norwood advised that the Committee has not yet addressed this. The City Manager advised that Council was being requested at this time to consider the recommended modifications proposed by Staff. If any changes are ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT needed after the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee does their study and makes their recommendations, additional modifications will be sent to the Council for approval. IR 99-021 REVIEW The Finance Director outlined for Council's LARRY K.lSTEVE B.I PROCESS FOR consideration the process and timetable for a second MARTY W.lJIM B. CREATING 2ND TIF TIF District to possibly fund public facilities in the Please follow up. DISTRICT Town Center area. The Council was advised that if they were interested in pursing this, the formation of a new TIF would need to be completed prior to the end of August to avoid any changes that the legislature might make to the current TIF law. Council was advised that the Consultant's report on the Library and Recreation Center would be completed soon. Staff advised they would present a report to the Council on the proposals with respect to the two projects and different financing options. After discussion by the Council, the consensus was to continue to move forward, to consider this as a possible funding option and to review information on costs and projections along with the projects that might be considered. IR 99-022 DISCUSS The City Manager presented the draft sign and STEVE N./RANDY S. PROPOSALS FOR landscaping ordinances. Mr. Shiflet reviewed each Follow up for March SIGN AND of the proposed recommended changes to the Sign 15 Agenda. LANDSCAPING Ordinance. Specific issues discussed and ORDINANCES consensus arrived at by the Council included: 1) Wording was handed out to the Council to include major development signs located outside the freeway overlay zone. The addition is to be inserted on page 15 of the draft ordinance as item number 3. 2) The wording from page 12, Section 3C of the ordinance is also being added to page 3, Section O. This will allow for the sponsorship of a sign. 3) The Council discussed on page 11, Section 14A2 allowing pennants for automobile dealerships located in the Freeway Overlay Zone until December 31,2003 or until the road construction was completed. The Attorney advised that to enforce the criminal penalty in the ordinance, there had to be a definite date. City Council Minutes February 22, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 4) Discussion on how the location of the sign will be calculated in comparison to its size and general discussion on different sign heights, types and placement standards. It was suggested that the signs of larger size and height be in relationship to the building and be tied to the square footage of the development. It was also suggested that landscaping requirements be considered with the signs and that pole signs be tied to larger developments. Three options were considered by the Council: 1) monument signs only; 2) combination monument signs and pole signs proportionate to the size of the building; and 3) monument sings only with pole signs as part of a master signage landscape plan for individual consideration by Council. Councilman Welch and Milano favored option one. Councilman Metts, Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman favored option number 2 and Councilman Mitchell favored option 3. The consensus therefore was a combination of monument signs and pole signs proportionate to the size of the building. 5) There was discussion on political signs. It was suggested that the wording on page 4, Section 4c Signs on Public Property also be included in the section on political signs. Councilwoman Johnson wanted to see a specific penalty stated in the section on political signs and to include in Section 6h of the draft ordinance that projected signs shall not be permitted. Mayor Scoma recessed the meeting at 5:36 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 5:50 p.m. with the same members present as recorded. Mr. Steve Norwood reviewed the proposed changes to the Landscape Ordinance. Specific issues discussed and consensus by the Council included: 1) Parking Lot Screening - For safety purposes, it was felt that a maximum height should be considered. The consensus was for parking lot screening to be a minimum height of 30 inches and a maximum height of 42 inches. City Council Minutes February 22, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 2) Buffer yard screening - There was extensive discussion on the use of masonry walls, berms and living walls. It was felt that the screening between non-residential and residential should be some type of buffer of a permanent nature other than a living wall. In situations where a street is between residential and commercial property, berms with landscaping would be appropriate. Non-residential property abutting residential property should have a masonry wall. 3) Delete the provision to allow landscaping in lieu of parking. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. to TO EXECUTIVE Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters as SESSION authorized by Government Code Section 551.074. City Council Minutes February 22, 1999 Page 4 /J /í ( c-//f~. ATTEST: (?at¡u~~ 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 - FEBRUARY 22,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order February 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet 'Ron Ragland Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney 2. INVOCA TION The invocation was given by a student from North Ridge Elementary School. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by "High on Life" students from North Ridge Elementary School. Councilman Milano presented the North Ridge Elementary Students with a certificate for their participation in the Council meeting. City Council Minutes February 22,1999 Page 2 Ms. Nancy Mull, Principal of North Ridge Elementary, spoke on the activities of the school. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Scoma recognized Ms. Lisa Daugherty, Executive Secretary to the City Manager, for her graduation from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. A.) RED CROSS PROCLAMATION Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Ms. Barbara Cutter, President of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross, proclaiming March as "American Red Cross Month" . Mayor Scoma recognized Mr. Ed Dryden, Building Official, for being nominated by the Fort Worth Builders Association for the "Spirit of Cooperation Award" Mayor Scoma recognized Mayor Pro Tem Phifer for being the recipient of the Partnership Award from the Fort Worth Builders Association. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A) MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 B) MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 C) PZ 98-24 - CONSIDER EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS - ORDINANCE NO. 2369 D) GN 99-13 - CHANGING MARCH COUNCIL MEETING DATES E) PU 99-05 - AWARD BID FOR REFINISHING WAVE POOL TO CLASSIC TILE & PLASTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,280 City Council Minutes February 22,1999 Page 3 F) PU 99-06 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRA T TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TO SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,205 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-11 G) PU 99-07 -AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR THE GREEN EXTREME AT NRH20 Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. PZ 98-42 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ACCESSORY BUILDING REQUIREMENTS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2367 APPROVED Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Ed Dryden, Building Official, presented the Staff's report. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PZ 98-42, Ordinance No. 2367 with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer asked for an amendment to the motion to change the maximum height for detached garages from the 24 feet recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission to 15 feet. Councilwoman Johnson accepted the amendment. Councilman Metts seconded the amendment. Councilman Welch asked that the motion be amended to change the maximum height for carports from 15 feet to 12 feet and the maximum height for detached garages remain 24 feet as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council Minutes February 22,1999 Page 4 Councilwoman Johnson declined the amendment. Amended motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman, Councilmen Welch, Metts, and Milano voting for and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 8. PS 98-61 CONSIDER REQUEST OF GLENN JONES FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK A, RUFE SNOW VILLAGE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6889 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Ed Dryden, Building Official, presented Staff comments and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. David Hughes, Elliott & Hughes, Inc., Consulting Engineers, was present to address questions from the Council. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve PS 98- 61 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 7-0. 9. GN 99-14 AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-12 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson explained the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to pass Resolution No. 99-12, entering into record the Council's desire to amend the Council Rules of Procedure. After discussion, motion carried 5-2; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman and Councilmen Metts and Milano voting for and Councilmen Welch and Mitchell voting against. 10. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes February 22,1999 Page 5 Ms. Vivian Moyers, 7933 Kendra Lane, addressed the Council about the condition of Rufe Snow between Highlawn Terrace and Bursey Road. Mr. Robert O'Reilly, 9001 Trails Edge Drive, spoke on the televising of the Pre-Council Meetings and political signs and their placement in rights-of-ways. (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS UPDATE ON STREET PROJECTS Mr. Mike Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, reported on the status of street projects under construction, projects under design, and streets scheduled for the 1999 Overlay program. Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: {J!J/;VC/d-/ 7~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary