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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-07-23 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 23, 2001 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Larry Koonce John Pitstick Andy Jones Patrick Hillis Pam Burney Jenny Kratz Ashley Stathatos Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Asst. to the City Manager Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Development Fire Chief Human Resources Director Environmental Services Director Public Information Director Marketing & Research Coordinator Lyle E. Welch Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Rex McEntire Councilman Councilman Councilman Attorney ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS The City Manager advised that Staff was FROM REGULAR removing Item No. 15 (PW 2001-14) from the JUL Y 23, 2001 CITY Agenda. The contractor had not been able to COUNCIL AGENDA obtain the information needed for Council to consider the item. NAN IR 2001-097 Mr. Norwood briefed the Council on the function UPDA TE ON TEX- and activities of TEX-21. During the past two 21 ACTIVITIES AND years, TEX-21 has become an active lobbying MEMBERSHIP group for transportation improvements in the STATUS State of Texas. TEX-21 is now partnering with Dean International to affect legislation at a greater level. Over the past two years, North Richland Hills has been a participant of TEX-21. TEX-21 during the past two years did not set up Pre Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 2 membership fees, but has now set up a membership structure based on population. The annual membership for North Richland Hills will be $10,000. Mr. Norwood advised that the membership fee has been placed in next year's budget for Council consideration. There were no questions from the Council. S.Norwood Mayor Scoma advised that Pre-Council Agenda Items 3 and 4 (discussion on Golf Course Drainage Project options and possible Charter amendment) would be moved to the end of the meeting. It was anticipated that Councilmen Tolbert and Trevino would be present later in the meeting and would allow them to participate in the discussion. IR 2001-100 Mr. Pitstick advised that this was the seventh REVIEW THE year of the Northeast Family Fourth celebration. NORTHEAST Over the years there has been a steady FAMIL Y FUN increase in per capita funding from area cities FOURTH from .07 per capital to the current .09 per capita CELEBRA TION financial commitment. Councilman Trevino present at 5:10 p.m. North Richland Hills has chosen to add additional funds the past two years for an improved event. Staff is seeking direction from the Council on support for staff assistance and increased funding from participating cities. Staff is recommending that the event be continued at Tarrant County College with increased participation from area cities. Increased support from area cities would provide for a larger fireworks display and major entertainment. Staff is recommending increasing area city contributions from .09 per capita to .20 per capita. A letter agreement would be requested from all participating cities stipulating minimum per capita funding including financial support from business sponsorships and staff or volunteer support on the day of the event. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell commented that he would like to see the entertainment transferred to sponsorship and the city focus on the fireworks display. Mayor Scoma suggested that Pre Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 3 the letter notifying the cities advise them that the additional financial support can come from private contributions. Staff will send letter to area cities advising them of request for increased commitment and staff will report back J.PitsticklS.Norwood to the Council. IR 2001-101 Mr. Curtis presented a power point presentation REVIEW OPTIONS outlining the plan to address erosion control REGARDING improvements at the golf course. Improvements DRAINAGE presented were: PROJECTS AT IRON HORSE GOLF · Drainage improvements along south side of COURSE hole #1 - The original plan was to negotiate a change order; however the contractor has not been able to obtain a quote for inclusion of the project in a current CIP project. Staff is recommending that the project now be included with the base bid for the other drainage improvements. This project would be high priority. · Bridge at Hole #3 · South bridge between hole #7 and hole #10 · North bridge between hole #7 and hole #10 As an alternate to the base bid, the bridge at the railroad overpass and gabion work around Tee Box #10 will be listed. Attorney McEntire present at 5:38 p.m. The Council discussed their desire for the drainage work at hole number one to be completed first. It was suggested that the contractor be allowed to determine the start date on the bridge work, but that the drainage work at hole number one must be completed within 45 days of award of the contract and that the city coordinate the ingress/egress along fairway 10 to assist them with their equipment. There was also discussion on the condition of the greens. Council was advised that conditions of the greens had improved considerably over the past month. The funds being discussed tonight were designated for drainage improvements in the Pre Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 4 sale and not for greens. Council was advised that there is a proposal in the proposed capital project budget for redoing the greens and that a report on the Golf Course will be made at budget. Councilman Tolbert present at 5:49 p.m. Consensus was to proceed with recommendations for bidding as outlined by staff, and include priority of hole 1 and consider timetable estimates of possible contractors. R.Shiflet IR 2001-099 The Mayor recommended that a committee DISCUSS consisting of council members be appointed to POSSIBLE review revisions to the Charter and report back CHARTER to the Council with their recommendations. AMENDMENT Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Tolbert and Trevino were appointed to the Committee. The committee will report back to the Council at the August 13 Council meeting. R.ShifletlP .Hutson IR 2001-100 Discussed earlier in the agenda. REVIEW THE NORTHEAST FAMILY FUN FOURTH CELEBRA TION Pre Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 5 IR 2001-098- Mr. Vick reported to the Council on new REVIEW FINAL legislation that will have some impact on the LEGISLA TIVE city's operations.. Mr. Vick also advised that it REPORT - 77TH appeared that the redistricting plan under LEGISLA TURE consideration would leave the majority of North Richland Hills in District 91. NAN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:11 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the Executive Session for the following: 1) Consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for report of negotiations on Case No. 01-0017-2, NRH v. Rosina-Ludwig et al; 2) Deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code Section 551.072 for consideration of offer on property for Rufe Snow expansion; and 3) personnel matters under Government Code Section 551.074 for fire department. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:49 p.m. r!:Ja~~ ATTEST: øat;Zlc/tv~ 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 - JULY 23, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order July 23, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Mayor Councilman Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Dr. Tommy Teague, Pastor of North Richland Hills Baptist Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL KIDS DAY, LISA OLVY, NORTHEAST YMCA Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell presented to representatives from the YMCA on Davis Boulevard a proclamation for National Kids Day. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 2 YARD OF THE MONTH Mayor Scoma and Patsy Tucker, Beautification Commission Chair, presented the Yard of the Month awards for the month of July. Sharri Baker, 4000 Diamond Loch West; Bobby & Ann Kennedy, 4609 Deville; Mark and Annette McClelland, 4816 Fairway Circle; Spike and Jayne Michaud, 5541 Shady Meadow; Mike and Michelle Poirier, 6704 Brittany Park Court; Ken and Darin Rawls, 7201 Elmwood Drive; Marvin and Jill Smith, 7617 Douglas Lane; Rob and Donna Givens, 8512 Grandview. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEMS) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 09, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 09, 2001 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PS 2000-11-CONSIDERA TION OF FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION, PHASE 1 REQUESTED BY DOUG LONG ON 43.63 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY (TABLED AT THE MAY 14 AND POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 11, AND JUNE 25, 2001 COUNCIL MEETINGS.) DENIED City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 3 Mr. Pitstick addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The plat was originally placed on the May 14 Council agenda at the request of the applicant. The plat had some unresolved issues that the Planning & Zoning Commission stipulated were to be resolved prior to Council consideration. The applicant requested postponement at the May 14 Council meeting to June 11. The applicant has since submitted written letters requesting this item be postponed until July 23 and August 27 because of the unresolved issues. Staff is recommending that the final plat of Forest Glenn East, Phase I be denied at this time because of legal concerns over the 30-day rule for plat approvals and concerns over not having Corps of Engineers approval for designation of flood plain preservation areas. When the outstanding issues associated with the plat have been resolved, it will be brought back through the Planning & Zoning Commission to the Council. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to deny PS 2000-11 with the stipulation that any fees be waived if the applicant resubmits application for the final plat. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 8. PS 2000-27 -CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1 R, BLOCK 34 HOLIDAY NORTH, SECTION 7 BY ERNEST HEDGCOTH CONSULTING ENGINEERS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CIRCLE AND WYNWOOD DRIVES APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, applicant, addressed his request for a final plat of Lot 1 R, Block 34 Holiday North Section 7. The purpose of the plat is to reflect revised right of way dedication boundaries for Circle and Wynwood Drives. The applicant advised that Public Works items had been addressed and he had complied with the Planning and Zoning Commissions' request for the finished floor elevation for structures. Mr. Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick advised the applicant had met all of Staff and Planning & Zoning Commissions requirements. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve PS 2000-27 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 4 9. PS 2001-16-CONSIDERA TION OF THE REPLA T OF LOTS 2R & 3R, BLOCK 3, STONEY RIDGE ADDITION BY BYRON MONTGOMERY IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF MICHAEL DRIVE APPROVED Mr. Pitstick addressed the replat as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The purpose of the replat is to revise the existing property line between the two lots. The applicant received a variance from the Board of Adjustment on lot width and size to save several large trees on the property. Mr. Byron Montgomery, applicant, addressed his request and responded to Council concerns regarding the appearance of the construction site and the ability to meet the square footage requirement for the house to be built on the lot. Mr. Montgomery advised that the ditches had been covered up earlier in the day and that he was in the process of cleaning up the site. Mr. Montgomery advised that he was building a 2,300 square foot home exceeding the minimum square footage requirement. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson, to approve PS 2001-16 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 2001-18-PUBLlC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 R & 2, BLOCK 1 CLIFTON ADDITION BY ERNEST HEDCOTH CONSULTING ENGINEERS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AMUNDSON DRIVE AND WALTER ROAD APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, applicant, presented his request for a final plat. The purpose of the replat is to subdivide existing Lot 1 into two lots, Lots 1 Rand 2. Mr. Pitstick addressed the request as it relates to city ordinances and codes. 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. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson, to approve PS 2001-18 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 5 Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PZ 2001-06-APPEAL REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JAMES M. WILSON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP DISPLAY AREA AT 4705 SUSAN LEE LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2554 (POSTPONED AT THE MAY 29, 2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mr. Ron Huggins, representing applicant, presented the zoning change request. The applicant is under contract with Huggins Honda. The site will be used for an expanded dealership area adjacent to Huggins Honda. Mr. Huggins advised of other properties he had acquired or was in the process of acquiring adjacent to the dealership and advised the Council of his plan for future expansion of the dealership. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Huggins advised that he was asking for a landscape variance based on his current acquisitions. Landscape variances requested are no landscape buffer along the northern property line, 5 foot landscape setback along the Susan Lee Lane frontage and 5.5% of the lot to be landscaped. Mr. Huggins intent is to return at a future date with a planned development for the dealership and landscape requirements would be met at that time. The proposed lighting will be designed similar to the lights on the existing parking lot. The lights will be hooded and directed down and away from the residential homes. The property will be used for display only and there would be no loud speakers on the property. Mr. Pitstick addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick presented a letter to Council received prior to the meeting from Shelia Worthy, 4705 Susan Lee Lane, in opposition to the rezoning request. Mr. Huggins responded to additional questions from the Council. Mr. Huggins advised that he would like to utilize hardi-plank fence instead of the brick wall so that he could move the wall with the approval of a future planned development for the property. Staff was asked for an update on planned street improvements to Susan Lee Lane and Nancy. Staff advised that construction was scheduled to begin on Susan Lee from 820 to Maplewood within the next few weeks. Staff advised of an option to reconstruct Susan Lee to the 820 Frontage Road or to where Huggins property stops. Nancy is not scheduled for the next couple of years. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 6 Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Ms. Alice Bracke, residing at 7608 Deaver and owning property at 4716 Nancy questioned what would happen to the property on the east side of Susan Lee. Mr. Starline Autrey, 4800 Susan Lee Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change. Mr. Autrey advised he would like to include his property as part of the future expansion of Huggins Honda. Mr. Autrey expressed concerns with access if Susan Lee were to become a cui de sac street. Mayor Scoma noted the letter from Ms. Shelia Worthy expressing her opposition to the zoning change. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PZ 2001- 06, Ordinance No. 2554, rezoning Lot 20, Block 5, Richland Terrace Addition from R2 Single Family to PD Planned Development for the expansion of an adjacent automobile dealership and with approval of the applicant's request for a variance to the landscaping for one year - landscaping to be made up in future development. Councilman Trevino asked for an amendment to the motion to allow the use of hardi- plank screening wall along the north property line of Lot 20 instead of masonry. Councilwoman Johnson accepted the amendment to her motion. Councilman Welch amended his second. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PZ 2001-15-PUBLlC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY SAM FINLAY REPRESENTING SILVER CREEK II NORST AR USA LLC FOR A SITE PLAN REVISION TO AN APPROVED PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SILVER CREEK APARTMENTS PHASE II AT 8359 HARWOOD ROAD (PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POSTPONED REQUEST AT THEIR JULY 12, 2001 MEETING) POSTPONED The applicant was not present at the Planning and Zoning hearing on July 23. The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the request to their July 26 meeting. Mayor advised the recommendation is for Council to postpone item. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to postpone PZ 2001- 15 to the August 13, 2001 City Council meeting. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 7 Motion to postpone carried 7-0. 13. PZ 2001-18-PUBLlC HEARING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING ARTICLE 7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2531 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson left the Council Chambers at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Pitstick gave a brief summary of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and responded to questions from the Council. The changes to Article 7 of the Zoning Regulations include: · A new Communication Tower Buffer Zone Map that designates specific areas for towers. The map requires 300 feet separation from residential properties, 150 feet separation from arterials and commuter rail lines and 1,500 feet separation from existing towers. · Tower requests greater than 65 feet in height required to pay additional application fees to City for purpose of employing an independent consultant to review request. · All sites required to be surrounded by six-foot masonry wall. · Requires monopole construction and stealthing the tower when possible with natural or man made features. · All new towers shall be designed to accommodate the maximum number of additional users with adequate ground area for equipment and cabinets. 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. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve PZ 2001-18, Ordinance No. 2531. Motion to approve carried 6-0 City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 8 14. GN 2001-073-APPROVE ORDINANCE REGULATING TEMPORARY FOOD VENDORS AT A BUSINESS - ORDINANCE NO. 2561 APPROVED Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, presented the proposed ordinance, which would regulate and permit temporary food vendors located outside and in front of a business. Ms. Burney highlighted the major provisions of the ordinance. Councilwoman Johnson present at 8:18 p.m. The Council questioned the need for a temporary food vendor ordinance, the hours of operation, and the possible impact it would have on food establishments located in the City. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve Ordinance No. 2561. Motion to approve carried 6-1; Councilwoman Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell, Councilmen Metts, Tolbert, Whitson and Trevino voting for and Councilman Welch voting against. 15. PW 2001-014-APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT IRON HORSE IN THE AMOUNT OF TO THE MISCELLANEOUS 2000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS REMOVED FROM AGENDA Item removed from the agenda. 16. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell commended the churches, businesses and others in the community who assisted the elderly couple on Deville with repairs to their home. City Council Minutes July 23, 2001 Page 9 INFORMATION AND REPORTS · Sign up for Summer Reading Program at the North Richland Hills Library · 4th Annual Texas State Junior Lifeguard Championship at NRH20 Water Park - July 29 . Dive in Movie at NRH20 - July 27 . Budget Work Session - July 27-28 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. ChC~a~ ATTEST: ~&vel,i~ atricia Hutson - City Secretary