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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2000-07-24 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 - JULY 24,2000 - 6:15 P.M. Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Paulette Hartman Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Andy Jones John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Terry Kinzie Thomas Powell Steve Brown Pam Burney Mike Curtis Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Adm. Asst. to City Manager Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Fire Chief Director of Development Public Information Director Information Services Director Support Services Director Library Director Environmental Services Director Assistant Public Works Director Charles Scoma Mayor ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Welch called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.13 - SRC - 2000-05 -In NAN FROM REGULAR response to a question from Councilman Mitchell, JUL Y 24, 2000 CITY Staff advised that this item was a follow-up to COUNCIL AGENDA Council's decision in May to allow some existing businesses whose signs are being impacted by the right of way acquisition for the Rufe Snow widening project to be relocated without having to bring them Pre Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT into conformance within five years. The proposed ordinance removes the five-year conformance requirement for signs that must be relocated due to property acquisition initiated by the City. A new conforming sign will still be required if there is a change in ownership or land use that requires a certificate of occupancy. Agenda Item 12 - PZ 2000-32 - Councilman Metts NAN asked for an example of how this would be used. Staff advised that this amendment will eliminate the necessity for some applicants to come before the Council three or four times in order to obtain variances when making changes or improvements to existing non-conforming lots. The proposed amendment will allow the applicants to apply for a planned development zoning for non-conforming tracts or lots with existing buildings or structures that have less than four acres in area. I R 2000-097 Mr. Vick briefed the Council on Councilwoman GREG V. DISCUSSION Becky Haskin's (City of Fort Worth) request for the REGARDING City's support of bottle bill legislation. Ms. Haskin is LEGISLATIVE asking for the City of North Richland Hills to pass a POSITION ON resolution supporting legislation that will require a BOTTLE DEPOSIT deposit on glass and plastic beverage containers. LEGISLATION FOR After discussion by the Council, the consensus was GLASS AND for Staff to review along with the City's overall PLASTIC legislative program and give consideration to . CONTAINERS - including with the City's program. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-054 I R 2000-096 Mr. Pitstick advised that Alan Young had submitted JOHN P. CONSIDERATION a letter requesting consideration be given to REGARDING LIGHT allowing the use of light pole banners during the POLE BANNERS freeway construction period. Several of the auto AND PENNANTS dealerships prefer banners instead of pennant FOR AUTO streamers. The consensus of the Council was that DEALERSHIPS auto dealerships located in the Freeway Overlay DURING HIGHWAY Zone could display banners or pennants (but not CONSTRUCTION both) until the freeway interchange construction work is complete, but not later than December 31, 2003. Staff will bring an action item forward for Council to take formal action. Pre Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Councilwoman Johnson brought to Staff's attention RANDY S. I that the auto covers at some of the dealerships were fading and requested that Staff check into the maintenance requirements placed on the covers by the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Welch announced at 6:35 p.m. that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.052 for land acquisition for City Building. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:48 p.m. to the regular Council meeting with no action required. ATTEST: P!?âtJvtYà,~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ~ -'<- t..). ) 4 Lyle E. Ich - Mayor Pro Tem 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 - JULY 24,2000 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Welch called the meeting to order July 24,2000 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Charles Scoma Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Mr. Don Parrish, Minister of Music with Davis Boulevard Baptist Church gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Ms. Patsy Tucker acknowledged the following citizens as yard of the month recipients: Roy & Janet Wall, 7821 Arnold Terrace; Catherine McDuff, 5021 Skylark Court; City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 2 Dick & Gloria cook, 7709 Janetta; Armando Baltazar, 8016 Ulster; Ronald & Elaine Harper, 7129 Smithfield Road; Randy & Ginger Burtain, 6921 Clift; Nancy Campbell, 6740 Parkwood; and Jim & Sandy Campbell, 8557 Steepleridge. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2000 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2000 C. GN 2000-071 -AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR PLEDGEE SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION FORM, RESOLUTION NO. 2000-50 D. GN 2000-072 - AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE LIST FOR TEXPOOL, RESOLUTION NO. 2000-51 E. GN 2000-073 - AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 52 F. GN 2000-079 - APPROVE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ABANDONMENT ON TRACT 11 C1, THOMAS PECK SURVEY - ORDINANCE NO. 2496 G. PU 2000-032 - AWARD BID FOR FLOORING REPLACEMENT TO PAR FLOORING IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,220 H. PU 2000-032 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM STATE CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER NETWORK HARDWARE UPGRADE Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 3 7. PS 99-32 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF W.J.F. DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 24, BLOCK 1, RICHFIELD AT THE PARKS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CHAPMAN ROAD IN THE 7700 BLOCK) APPROVED There being no one present to represent the applicant; this item was moved to the later part of the agenda. 8. PS 2000-01 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF EXECUTIVE PETROLEUM, INC. FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS AR-1 & AR-2, BLOCK 29 HOLIDAY NORTH, SECTION 6 (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH RICHLAND BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, applicant, was available to answer questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PS 2000-01. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. PS 2000-21 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST AT TOWN CENTER FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 14 GLENANN ADDITION (LOCATED AT MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND MARTIN DRIVE) {CURRENTLY PIPELINE CHURCH OF CHRIST} APPROVED Mr. Richard Williams of GSBS representing applicant was available for questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PS 2000-21. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 4 10. PZ 2000-24 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF CHURCH OF CHRIST AT TOWN CENTER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXTERIOR MATERIALS OTHER THAN MASONRY ON LOT 2, BLOCK 14, GLENANN ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO 2491 APPROVED Mr. Richard Williams representing applicant was available to answer questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Welch opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PZ 2000- 024, Ordinance No. 2491 for a Special Use Permit to allow exterior materials other than masonry, and the site plan as presented on Lot 2, Block 14 Glenann Addition. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. PZ 2000-31 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 6, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TABLE 6-1 MINIMUM REQUIRED MASONRY PERCENTAGE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS REQUIRING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ETC BUILT IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS TO HAVE 100% MASONRY - ORDINANCE NO. 2492 APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick summarized PZ 2000-31. City Council instructed staff to draft zoning text changes to include a requirement that non-residential buildings in residential zoning to be constructed with 100% masonry. The current zoning ordinance requires 75% masonry in all single family zoning districts and 100% masonry construction in all non- residential and multifamily zoning districts. The zoning text change would close a minor loop hole in the ordinance and require all non-residential structures allowed in residential districts such as churches, schools and post offices to be required to have minimum masonry percentages as required in non-residential districts. Mayor Pro Tem Welch opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 5 Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PZ 2000-031 and Ordinance No. 2492. Motion to approve carried 5-1; with Councilmen Mitchell, Phifer, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilman Metts voting against. 12. PZ 2000-32 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 5, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 520 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SUBSECTION C DISTRICT AREA REQUIREMENTS BY REDUCING THE MINIMUM AREA FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2493 APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick summarized PZ 2000-032. He advised Council due to several changes in the zoning and building regulations, staff has found existing buildings and lots that do not currently meet new regulations. Staff is recommending that some improvements be handled under the Planned Development zoning district. The Planned Development District would allow the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to review proposed changes in a single site plan with a specific list of proposed variances and not have to review multiple requests for separate variances for signs, landscaping, masonry, etc. Staff is also recommending a change in the PD regulations to allow non-conforming tracts/lots with existing buildings/structures on less than 4 acres in area and include the boundaries of a single tract or lot. Mayor Pro Tem Welch opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PZ 2000- 032 and Ordinance No. 2493. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. SRC 2000-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS, SECTION 10C NON-CONFORMING SIGNS BY ELIMINATING 5- YEAR REQUIREMENT FOR BRINGING RELOCATED SIGNS INTO CONFORMANCE BY PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS INITIATED BY CITY - ORDINANCE NO. 2494 APPROVED City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 6 Mr. John Pitstick advised Council on May 8,2000 Council voted to allow the relocation signs for Chick-Fil-A, Hilltop Square, Carlson Office Park and Conoco. The businesses will not be required to have signs conform within the five (5) years time limit. Ordinance No. 2494 formally approves action taken by Council at the May 8,2000 meeting. The proposed ordinance removes the 5-year requirement for signs that are displaced as a result of property acquisition initiated by the city. However the sign regulations will require a new conforming sign if there is a change in ownership or if the land use would require a certificate of occupancy. Mayor Pro Tem Welch opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve SRC 2000-005 and Ordinance No. 2494. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. GN 2000-074 - CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2495 APPROVING THE FINAL PROJECT AND FINANCE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PARTICIPATING ENTITIES FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE # 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 2495 APPROVED The City of North Richland Hills created a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 on October 25, 1999. On June 29,2000 the Tarrant Count District approved participating in a revised plan. The revised plan includes conditions and is $2.5 million less for the Conference Center. The hospital and county had previously approved the Final Plans and Participation Agreement. The hospital district is scheduled to approve the amendment later this month and the county the first part of August. Mr. Vick handed out a corrected copy of page 3 with the following change: The College District will have contra/ of the interior design of the Conference Center, which shall serve primarily as a teaching facility and as a workforce development center. Councilman Trevino moved to conduct the public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 2495 approving the amended Final Project and Finance Plans and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Participation Agreements with the participating entities. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Welch opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 2495. Motion to Approve carried 6-0. 15. GN 2000-075 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SKYLARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO ERECT A SUBDIVISION ENTRYWA Y SIGN ON CITY PROPERTY AT IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-053 APPROVED Councilman Tolbert abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Scott Turnage, Skylark Homeowner Association Treasurer, explained request. Mr. John Pitstick advised Council should they vote in favor of Resolution No. 2000-053, staff recommends they authorize the City Manager to reach an agreement with the Skylark Homeowners Association for constructing a subdivision entryway sign on Iron Horse Golf Course property with the following stipulations: - a detailed plan of the monument sign including wall materials, colors and size of sign - requirement for ongoing maintenance and repair of subdivision sign by Skylark Homeowners Association - a hold harmless agreement that would remove any liability from the city - agreement that the city could remove the subdivision sign if it were in conflict - with any golf course construction Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2000-075 and Resolution No. 2000-053. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Tolbert abstaining. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 8 16. GN 2000-076 - APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to appoint Councilman Trevino to serve the remainder of Matt Milano's two-year term on the Reinvestment Zone Number 2 Board of Directors. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 17. GN 2000-077 - PLACE 4 APPOINTEMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson read into record her nominations for Place 4 term expiring June 30, 2002 on the following boards and commissions: Beautification Commission Board of Adjustment Board of Appeals Cable Television Board Capital Improvement Advisory Committee/ Planning and Zoning Commission Library Board Park and Recreation Board Teen Court Advisory Board Town Hall Committee Emily Ward Bill Schopper Mary Norwood Marlin Miller Ted Nehring Kay Schmidt Kyle Appling Luci Wolfe Rick Graves Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2000-077. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 18. GN 2000-078 -AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS GRANT REQUEST APPROVED Mr. Steve Brown, Library Director, summarized request. City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 9 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve GN 2000- 078. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PS 99-32 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF W.J.F. DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 24, BLOCK 1, RICHFIELD AT THE PARKS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CHAPMAN ROAD IN THE 7700 BLOCK) APPROVED Mr. Bill Fenimore representing the applicant was present to answer questions from the Council. There being no questions, Councilman Tolbert moved to approve PS 99-32. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 19. GN 2000-080 - CONSIDER REQUEST BY TRINITY WASTE SERVICES FOR AN INCREASE IN SOLID WASTE RATES BASED ON THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2322 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2497 AUTHORIZING THOSE RATES NO ACTION TAKEN Mr. Larry Cunningham advised Council that no action was necessary on this item. Trinity Waste Services contacted the City Manager's Office on Friday and expressed their interest in extending the contract two years. If Council approves the extension, Trinity Waste Services would forego the additional rate increase they are entitled to, per the franchise agreement. Staff recommends Council grant a continuance for staff to further study Trinity's proposal. 20. PW 2000-024 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting.