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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-11-22 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 - NOVEMBER 22,1999 - 5:30 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano, Ph.D. T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Marcy Ratcliff Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Andy Jones Paulette Hartman Kevin Miller Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Director of Planning Finance Director Director of Communications Fire Chief Assistant to the City Manager Assistant Public Works Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Items 15 & 16, GN 99-139 & GN 99-140 - NAN FROM REGULAR Councilman Welch advised that he had requested at NOVEMBER 22, the last Council meeting that these items be placed on 1999 CITY the next Agenda. Councilman Welch advised that COUNCIL after further consideration, he did not wish to pursue MEETING this and would like to withdraw these items from the Agenda. Consensus of the Council was to withdraw Item No. 15, GN 99-139, and Item No. 16, GN 99-140 from the regular Agenda. Pre-Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT -', GN 99-134 Mr. Shiflet briefed the Council on how recent RANDY S. DISCUSS legislation affected the telecommunications franchise TELECOMMUNICA agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone TIONS FRANCHISE Company. Mr. Shiflet explained that the City is FEE ALLOCATION mandated by the State Legislature and the Public ORDINANCE NO. Utility Commission to report 1998 franchise 2432 PUBLIC compensation and an allocation formula to the PUC by RIGHTS-OF-WAY December 1. Because of the timeline, Staff is CONSTRUCTION recommending that Council approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to determine the allocation formula and rates and submit the information to the PUC by December 1. IR 99-243 817 Mr. Vick explained that the PUC was seeking input on GREG V. AREA CODE 5 options being considered to relieve the 817 Area RELIEF PLANNING Code issues. The different options were discussed by ISSUES the Council. Of the five options, the Council reached the consensus that Option 1 would have the least overall negative impact (an "All Services" overlay - the entire 817 region would receive a new, second area code, so all telephone customers would have to dial 10 digits to complete a local call. Old customers would retain their original number. New customers could be assigned either area code.) A formal position is to be considered at Council meeting. IR 99-40 DISCUSS Mr. Vick advised that the Planning & Zoning GREG V.lMARCY R. APPEAL DECISION Commission had recommended denial of the Park REGARDING Land Dedication Ordinance. In order to preserve the PARKLAND City Council's option to appeal, Staff filed an appeal. DEDICATION If Council wishes to continue with the appeal, it is scheduled for the December 13 Council Agenda. The consensus of the Council was to continue with the appeal, but if possible, to place it on a January Council Agenda rather than the December 13 agenda. IR 99-244 DISCUSS Council direction was requested by the City Manager LARRY C. POLICY on the solicitation by Boards and Commissions of REGARDING donations from businesses and the setting of SOLICITATION OF standards for approaching businesses for donations. DONATIONS BY After discussion, the Council concurred that all CITY solicitations for donations and sponsorships by DEPARTMENTS departments and Boards and Commissions should be AND BOARDS AND coordinated by the City Manager's office. Directors COMMISSIONS are to review requests and forward to City Manager's office for approval. Also, any correspondence to be sent requesting donations is to be forwarded to City Pre-Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Manager's office for approval. The Council also expressed concern about solicitation by any Boards and Commissions having regulatory responsibility and that ethical standards should be upheld. IR 99-241 Mr. Vick explained the problems in the Pre-Council GREG v. DISCUSSION room that were caused by lack of space. He REGARDING PRE- explained how the room could be expanded to COUNCIL ROOM improve the functionality of the room. Some members EXPANSION of the Council were opposed to the expansion and others wanted to consider after costs were presented. The decision was for staff to prepare costs and present this item as an action item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:23 p.m. that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and to consult with the Attorney on litigation matters as authorized by Section 551.074 and Section 551.072 of the Local Government Code. Ch~~Ma~ ATTEST: OâIJz(èrà~ 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 - NOVEMBER 22,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order November 22, 1999 at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Trevino. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 2 Officer Grady Whitener, Coordinator for the Citizens Police Academy, recognized the graduates of the 11th Citizens Policy Academy Class and some of the alumni members. Mayor Scoma recognized Scout Master Troop 502. B) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE AWARDS 1.) ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD The North Richland Hills Animal Shelter was recognized for receiving the Agency of the Year Award for cities of 50,000 to 100,000 population from the Texas Animal Control Association. Mr. Don Sharp, Animal Services Supervisor, received the award on behalf of the Animal Control Division. 2.) ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD - CANDI HENDERSON Ms. Candi Henderson, NRH Animal Control Officer, was recognized for receiving the James Vyers Field Officer of the Year Award from the Texas Animal Control Association. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A) MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 08, 1999 B) MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 08, 1999 C) PS 99-18 - REVISION TO MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING SIMMONS DRIVE FROM MID-CITIES BOULEVARD, SOUTH TO THE TOWN CENTER PROJECT - ORDINANCE NO. 2434 D) GN 99-134 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE FEE ALLOCATION - ORDINANCE NO. 2432 City Council Minutes November 22,1999 Page 3 E) GN 99-136 - MISCELLANEOUS WATER METER CHARGES - ORDINANCE NO. 2428 F) PW 99-026 - AWARD OF CONTACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE MISCELLANEOUS 2000 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 99-91 Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 99-35 CONSIDER THE SITE PLAN REVIEW OF HUGGINS HONDA FOR LOTS 5R1 & 27R1, BLOCK 4, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION AND ZONED LOCAL RETAIL (THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7651 N.E. LOOP 820 AND 4701 NANCY LANE) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized PZ 99-35 and presented the recommendations of Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 11, 1999 meeting recommended approval of PZ 99-34 Site Plan Review on Lots 5R1 and 27R1, Block 4, Richland Terrace Addition and at 7651 Northeast Loop 820 and 4701 Nancy Lane with the following conditions: 1) require wheel stops on all parking spaces; 2) remove the pole that was once part of a pole sign; 3) include signage on the lot that "No Overnight Parking Is Allowed" and another "Employee Parking Only" sign not to exceed 6 square feet; and 4) the light standards shall not exceed 12 feet in height and the illumination angle shall not extend beyond the northern property line. Mr. Craig Huggins, representing Huggins Honda, was present to answer questions from the Council. Councilman Welch moved to approve PZ 99-35 as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilman Welch amended his motion to require that the "Employee Parking Only" sign to be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson amended her second. After further discussion, Councilman Welch and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson accepted a revision to the motion and second that the "Employee Parking Only" sign be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance not to exceed 6 square feet. City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 4 Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer, Trevino, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for and Councilman Milano voting against. 8. PZ 99-29 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE 11, DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO MINIMUM MASONRY REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM PITCH RATIO FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, TEMPORARY USES, OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, CARPORT & DETACHED GARAGE REGULATIONS FOR R-7-MF, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND R-1-S SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, SWIMMING POOLS AND RENUMBERING CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ANY OTHER DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS AS NECESSARY - ORDINANCE NO. 2427 APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised that Items 8, 9 & 10 would be presented at one time. Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized PZ 99-29, PZ 99-30 and PZ 99-32 and presented the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff. Mr. Dan Sefco, Dunkin Sefco & Associates, presented a slide presentation summarizing the three proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Sefco and Ms. Ratcliff answered Council questions. Mr. Don Bowen, Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission, explained why the Commission recommended 100% rather than 75% masonry. Mr. Bowen advised the consensus of the Commission was that they would like to see 100 percent masonry for aesthetics and "to raise the bar" in multi-family. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Mack Garvin, 6908 Little Ranch Road, expressed concerns on the design criteria for carports, specifically the requirement of masonry around the posts. He requested that the masonry requirement be removed and Council consider criteria that would add City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 5 strength to the support of the carports. He also expressed concerns on setback criteria and the need to consider the affect that street widening has on the setbacks. Mayor Scoma called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Milano moved to approve Ordinance No. 2427 with the addition of language to Exhibit A, Section 606 after the phrase, all non-residential districts, add "excluding 1-1 and 1-2, Industrial Districts". Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked for amendment to the motion changing the masonry percentages to 75%. Councilman Milano declined the amendment. Motion to approve carried 4-3; Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Milano and Trevino voting for and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmen Metts and Phifer voting against. 9. PZ 99-30 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO 1874, ARTICLE 8, PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, APPENDIX F, SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES, APPENDIX G, SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM PARKING AND MANEUVERING DIMENSIONS, APPENDIX H, SCHEDULE OF PASSENGER AND MERCHANDISE LOADING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO COVERED AND ENCLOSED OFF-STREET PARKING FOR SINGLE AND MULTI FAMILY DWELLINGS AND INCORPORATING APPENDIX F, G, AND H INTO ARTICLE 8 AND ANY OTHER ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AS NECESSARY - ORDINANCE NO. 2429 APPROVED Item was presented with Item NO.8. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 6 Councilman Trevino advised of the following typographical errors: 1) Exhibit A, Section 800 F3 - add "not" before the language "interfere with traffic control devices"; and 2) Section 810 A - should read Section 840 instead of 830. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Ordinance No. 2429 with the corrections as noted above. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PZ 99-32 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874, ARTICLE 4, PRIMARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SCREEN & FENCING REGULATIONS, INCREASING THE COMMERCIAL SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS AND DELETING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ANY OTHER DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS AS NECESSARY - ORDINANCE NO. 2430 APPROVED Item was presented with Item NO.8. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson requested that an ordinance be brought for Council consideration that would require setbacks for existing dumpsters from residences and buildings. Mayor Scoma advised that sound decibel levels should also be reviewed. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2430 and PZ 99-32 as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission with the exception that the language about the dumpster setbacks should be included only in the proposed amendments to Article 10, Screening & Fencing Regulations. City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 7 Motion was seconded by Councilman Metts. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PS 99-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID CARTER FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS B3R1 & B3R2, BLOCK B, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND HEWITT STREET HEWITT ESTATES LOTS B3A, B3B, BLK B, REPLAT (RECESSED FROM 11/08/99 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, presented PZ 99-15 and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Carter was present to answer questions. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Phifer moved to approve PS 99-15, a replat to be known as Lots B3R1 & B3R2, Block B, Hewitt Estates, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and to include a hold harmless agreement for fire protection. The motion was seconded by Councilman Trevino. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 8 12. SRC 99-04 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WANG HE LlN FOR VARIANCES TO ALLOW A POLE SIGN FOR A 7,900 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING WHERE A MINIMUM OF 10,000 SQUARE FEET IS REQUIRED; TO ALLOW 120 SQUARE FEET OF SIGN AREA WHERE A MAXIMUM 100 SQUARE FEET IS PERMITTED, TO ALLOW A HEIGHT OF 30 FEET WHERE A MAXIMUM 25 FEET IS PERMITTED; TO ALLOW A FOUR-FOOT SETBACK WHERE A 20-FOOT SETBACK IS REQUIRED; AND TO ALLOW A SINGLE METAL POLE WHERE TWO MASONRY POLES ARE REQUIRED. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7536 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND IS PLATTED AS LOT 1 R, BLOCK D, CALLOWAY FARM ADDITION. DENIED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, presented SRC 99-04. Ms. Evelyn Yu, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Terry Willey, General Manager North Hills Mall, 7624 Grapevine Highway, spoke in opposition to the request for the proposed pole sign. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Trevino moved to deny SRC 99-04 in its entirety for 7536 Grapevine Highway, Lot 1 R, Block D, Calloway Farm Addition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Metts. Motion to deny carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 22,1999 Page 9 13. GN 99-137 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2374, SIGN REGULATIONS ADDING DEFINITIONS, AMENDING ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, TABLE OF PERMITTED SIGNS AND NONCONFORMING SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 2435 APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, presented the recommendation of Staff and requested that Council consider deleting the proposed language relative to wall signage. She advised if deleted, this would be brought back to Council for discussion at a later date. Ms. Brenda McDonald, McDonald Associates, summarized the changes to the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked that issues regarding strip center signage be placed at the appropriate time on a future agenda. Councilman Metts moved to approve Ordinance No. 2435 with provision to delete the proposed language relative to wall signage (Section 13, Paragraph 8). Councilman Milano seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 14. GN 99-138 CONSIDER PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OPTIONS FOR 817 AREA CODE RELIEF PROJECT APPROVED Councilman Welch left the Council Chambers at 9:20 p.m. Mr. Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, presented GN 99-138. Councilwoman Johnson moved to consider Option 1 and to send the proposal to the PUC. Option 1 is an "all services" overlay. The entire 817 region would receive a new second area code, so all telephone customers would have to dial 10 digits to complete City Council Minutes November 22,1999 Page 10 a local call. Old customers would retain their original number. New customers could be assigned either area code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mitchell. The motion carried 6-0; Councilman Welch not present. 15. GN 99-139 AMENDMENTS TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.2 BYLAWS WITHDRAWN Item was withdrawn in Pre-Council. 16. GN 99-140 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD DELEGATES TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2 WITHDRAWN Item was withdrawn in Pre-Council. Councilman Welch present at 9:29 p.m. 17. PU 99-048 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE FROM D/FW AIRPORT APPROVED Mr. Andy Jones, Fire Chief, presented PU 99-048. Councilman Trevino moved to authorize the purchase of a 1994 ambulance from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, through a sealed bid process conducted by Rene Bates Auctioneer, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 18. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. City Council Minutes November 22, 1999 Page 11 B. INFORMATION & REPORTS IR 99-242 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM Mr. Kevin Miller, Assistant Public Works Director, explained the community rating system. Mayor Scoma made the following announcements: o Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Town Center project on Tuesday, November 23 at 4:00 p.m. o City Offices closed for Thanksgiving, November 25 & 26. o Community Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at NRH Library, 6720 Northeast Loop 820. o First annual Community Christmas Lighting contest - Winners will be recognized at the December 13 Council meeting. o NRH Library will host a Christmas Tree Decorating program December 1 & 2. o Public invited to Christmas festivities at City Hall on December 10 from 11 :30 to 12:30 and December 17 from 11 :00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. o December 13 will be the only City Council meeting during the month of December. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. cQe~-~ ATTEST: daf7V Òtci ~~Jr--' Patricia Hutson - City Secretary