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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2001-10-22 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 - OCTOBER 22,2001 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Larry Koonce Thomas Powell Tom Shockley Andy Jones Sean Hughes Kirk Marcum Jim Browne Bill Thornton Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Public Works Director Director of Development Public Information Director Finance Director Support Services Director Police Chief Fire Chief EMS - Fire Department Interim Assistant Fire Chief Park & Recreation Director Assistant Director - Park & Recreation ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 16 - PZ 2001-26 - FROM REGULAR Councilman Tolbert asked staff if applicant OCTOBER 22, 2001 requested a PD-Planned Development that is CITY COUNCIL limited to an automobile dealership would the AGENDA council be able to approve request tonight. City Attorney Rex McEntire advised council they could adopt a PD -Planned Development due to a PD being less onerous zoning than a C2- Commercial. Council discussed the zoning requirements and NAN differences with C2 and PD Pre Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 17 - SRC 2001-02 - Councilman Trevino asked if verbiage could be included to address the wall area. Councilman Trevino would like the percentage of the wall area to be based on actual working, living or finished out area. Councilman Trevino does not want councilor staff to be in a position where they would have to have to address a false second floor. Councilman Metts present at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Cunningham advised council there would not be a problem to clarify wall area. Council discussed the item. NAN IR 2001-163 Mr. Randy Shiflet advised council that shortly HOMELAND after September 11 the city manager appointed SECURITY UPDATE a committee to look at the steps the city can and should be taking in preparation for an incident, should one occur in North Richland Hills. The committee consists of the deputy city manager, fire chief, police chief, and emergency management coordinator. Mr. Shiflet summarized the following areas and steps that are being reviewed and have been taken to prepare for an appropriate response. · NRH Emergency Management (NRHEM) Coordinating with local major employers, schools and churches · "Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit" brochures to be available and distributed through police and fire. The kits are also available for all employees and for distribution through any other departments · NRH Emergency Operations Manual (yellow book) contains a section on Terrorism I ncident Response · NRH EM to obtain current and complete inventory of available personnel and equipment for call up contingency. They will Pre Council Minutes October 22, 2001 Page 3 also be obtaining current phone numbers of all personnel · Utilize extensive resources developed in preparation for "Y2K" contingencies and problems · NE Haz-Mat Response Team based in NRH can handle hazardous situations such as the current concerns with biohazards · NRHPD staying in touch with FBI Task Force in Dallas · NRH Fire Department and Police Department meeting and coordinating with other NE Tarrant tire and police chiefs to ensure that mutual aid resources are in place should the need arise Role of the Citizens · Maintain logical household security measures · Don't panic · Maintain as normal lifestyle as possible, using safe, reasonable security measures Mr. Shiflet advised council staff would brief council on issues that could impact them and the residents of our community. NAN IR 2001-162 Mr. Norwood advised council that staff has DISCUSS received a petition from numerous residents of PROPOSAL OF the Steeple Ridge Addition expressing concern STEEPLE RIDGE about Shady Grove Road and Davis Boulevard. ADDITION - SHADY The Steeple Ridge residents held a meeting on GROVE September 11 to discuss different traffic options as well as to poll the subdivision residents to receive their input. The majority of the residents (90%) voted to support two options: (1) recommendation which would create a left and right turn lane onto Davis Boulevard; (2) create a north-south extender of Clay Hibbins south to North Tarrant Parkway with a traffic light. The second option was one that was reviewed by our traffic consultants during the spring. This Pre Council Minutes October 22, 2001 Page 4 option did create some improvement but it was also extremely costly and there were significant right of way issues and alignment concerns. At the August 13 Pre-Council meeting Kimley- Horn presented their alternative to improve traffic flow in the area around North Tarrant Parkway, Shady Grove, and Davis Boulevard. The consensus of the council was to proceed with the option that would widen a portion of Shady Grove Road to three lanes to allow a right and left turn onto Davis Boulevard. However council did not want to close the door on the north-south connector to North Tarrant Parkway. Council discussed the need to keep the neighborhood informed of council's plans. Council also wants to place a proposed north/south connector to North Tarrant Parkway on the thoroughfare plan. S.Norwood IR 2001-161 Mr. Cunningham advised council that most of STATUS ON the action item set forth at their goals retreat in COUNCIL GOALS April 2000 have been completed, and others are in progress with most to be completed by the end of this year or early 2002. NAN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:42 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for: (a) Consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 to discuss Davis v. North Richland Hills (b) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 land acquisition - Public Works and Parks Mayor Scoma announced at 6:57 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular City Council meeting. Pre Co . Octobe~~~1 ~6~~tes Page 5 ' o/~d- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 22,2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order October 22,2001 at 7:07 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch 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 Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Pastor Jim McDoniel of Pipeline Church of Christ gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Jim McDoniel of Pipeline Church of Christ led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITION - "COMMUNITY BUILDERS AWARD" - City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 2 Mr. Jim Allen and Mr. Bill Campbell, Masonic Lodge recognized Councilwoman Johnson for her distinguished service and contributions to the community of Smithfield. PROCLAMATION - "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Mr. Frank Laminac, Operations Executive for Open Arms. YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Patsy Tucker of the Beautification Commission recognized the following yard of the month recipients: Ann and R.A. Meek, 6204 Camelot Court; Richard & Maudie Rutledge, 4921 Holiday Lane; Glen & Juanita Miller, 6632 Quail Ridge; Bill & Roberta Reeves, 5712 Guadalajara; Grover & Dorothy Ratliff, 4821 Weyland Drive; Doylene Beene, 7432 Dana; Ann & Andrew Curtis, 9100 Edgemont Drive; Charlie & Leslie Kilgore, 6708 Northpark; and Jeff & Pat Roberts, 8609 Amhurst Court RECOGNITION OF JOSHUA DANIEL KNIGHT Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell recognized Joshua Daniel Knight of Boy Scout Troop 144 for his attainment of the Eagle Award. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 08,2001 C. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 08, 2001 D. GN 2001-103 - APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FUELS GRANT FOR $24,000 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-063 City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 3 E. PAY 2001-005 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-061 F. PAY 2001-006 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SERVICE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-062 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PS 2000-53 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST FROM HUGH PEISER REPRESENTING PEISER SURVEYING COMPANY INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R1 R, 3R2R, AND 3R3R2, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) TABLED AND SUBSEQUENTLY DENIED LATER IN MEETING Councilman Metts moved to table item until the November 12 City Council meeting. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to table carried 7-0. Item reconsidered and discussed later in the meeting. 8. PZ 2001-29 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY CITY STAFF FOR A REVISION TO THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN REMOVING THE COLLECTOR STREET STATUS OF THE 7900-8000 BLOCKS OF MAIN STREET (BETWEEN SMITHFIELD ROAD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2572 APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick summarized item for council. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked 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 2001-29, Ordinance No. 2572. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 22, 2001 Page 4 9. PS 2001-08 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY M&J CONSTRUCTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2R, BLOCK F SMITHFIELD ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET) APPROVED Mr. C.A. Sanford summarized request for council. Mr. Pitstick advised council the purpose of the plat is to combine existing lots 2 through 4 into one lot for the purpose of constructing a single story office building. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 11, 2001 and recommended approval. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell to approve PS 2001- 08. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 2001-20 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY DARCY BOATMAN FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BOATMAN ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PS 2001- 20. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PS 2001-31 - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY ROGER AND PEGGY MARTIN FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 8R AND 9, HOLDER SMITHFIELD ESTATES (LOCATED AT 8629 AND 8633 TIMBER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Roger Martin summarized item for council. Mr. Martin advised council the purpose for the plat is to reconfigure the common property line between existing lots 8 and 9. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 5 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 Whitson to approve PS 2001-31. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PZ 2000-49 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY KEVIN SMITH FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON .44 ACRES OF LAND FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO 0-1 OFFICE FOR AN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2573 APPROVED Mr. Sam Noel, representing applicant, summarized request for council. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Noel if applicant would be willing to have the building facing Mid Cities Boulevard. Mr. Noel advised council that the building could not face Mid Cities due to parking restrictions and landscape buffers and setbacks. Councilmen Trevino requested that applicant reexamine plans to see if the building can face Mid Cities Boulevard. Council discussed request of applicant for zoning change and the site plan. Council discussed their concern with the building not facing Mid Cities Boulevard. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their September 24 meeting. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the zoning request to come forward. Mayor Scoma advised the public if their opposition was to the site plan they would have an opportunity to speak during the next item. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PZ 2000- 49, Ordinance No. 2573. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PZ 2001-24 - CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUEST BY KEVIN SMITH FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) DENIED Mr. Noel, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. 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. Mr. Pitstick advised council that applicant has complied with Planning and Zoning's stipulations. Councilman Welch inquired if council gave applicant a variance to the landscaping ordinance would the applicant consider pushing building to the west. Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if there would be a cost involved for applicant to submit a revised plan. If so, she would like to see fees associated with request waived. Mayor Scoma recognized the following citizens who wished to speak in opposition to the previous zoning request. Marie Conrad of 8213 Pearl and Jennifer Ryan of 8217 Pearl were in opposition of applicant's request. Their concerns being that the building would not be facing north and the location of the dumpster. Councilman Tolbert moved to deny PZ 2001-24 because of its impact on adjacent properties. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Councilwoman Johnson asked Councilman Tolbert to amend his motion to include the waiving of fees to the applicant, should applicant submit a revised request. Councilman Tolbert accepted amendment and Councilman Trevino seconded amendment. Motion to deny carried 6-1 with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for approval and Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell voting against. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 7 14. PZ 2000-50 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JEFF TAYLOR, REPRESENTING ARTHUR AND WALLENDORF CONSULTANTS FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 1.02 ACRES OF LAND FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR A SELF-SERVE CAR WASH FACILITY (LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2574 DENIED No applicant was available to address request. Councilwoman Johnson moved to deny PZ 2000-50, Ordinance No. 2574. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Mayor Scoma had Councilwoman Johnson restate her motion. Councilwoman Johnson moved to deny PZ 2000-50, Ordinance No. 2574. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 15. PZ 2001-25 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM MIKE FISHER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON .57 ACRES FOR AN AUTOMOBILE RENTAL FACILITY (LOCATED AT 7904 BEDFORD EULESS ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2575 DENIED The applicant Mr. Mike Fisher summarized request for council. 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. Council discussed the item and voiced concern that a rental car company is not the best use for the property. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes October 22, 2001 Page 8 Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to deny PZ 2001-25, Ordinance No. 2575. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 16. PZ 2001-26 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY RON HUGGINS FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 2.47 ACRES OF LAND FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL, LR LOCAL RETAIL, AND PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO C-2 COMMERCIAL (LOCATED IN THE 4700 BLOCKS OF SUSAN LEE DRIVE AND NANCY LANE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2576 APPROVED Mr. Ron Huggins was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Pitstick advised council Mr. Huggins proposes to expand Huggins Honda auto dealership. The proposed expansion/rezoning includes 4704,4705,4708,4709,4712 Susan Lee Drive and 4701,4705,4709,4717, and 4721 Nancy Lane. The applicant intends to meet all city standards with regard to landscaping, buffering, and screening. The applicant is proposing a termination of Susan Lee Drive before its intersection with Loop 820 service road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their October 11 meeting. Council discussed the C2-Commercial zoning as opposed to PD-Planned Development. Council asked Mr. Huggins if he would be opposed to PD. Mr. Huggins advised council he would rather have C2 because he would have more flexibility. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth spoke in favor of request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following spoke in opposition: Johnnie Latham, 4824 Susan Lee Lane and Sonny Graham, 4805 Nancy Lane. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 9 Councilman Tolbert moved to approve PZ 2001-26, Ordinance No. 2576 with the stipulation the zoning be changed to PD-Planned Development with an automobile dealership special use permit. Motion failed due to lack of second. Councilman Welch moved to approve PZ 2001-26, Ordinance No. 2576 as recommended by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. SRC 2001-02 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2374 WHICH INCLUDES AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 8D SIGN MAINTENANCE, TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS FOR SIGN MAINTENANCE AND THE REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE SIGNS; AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 13 B, 1, B, TO CLARIFY THE MAXIMUM WALL AREA AND LOCATION OF WALL SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 2578 APPROVED Mr. Pitstick summarized request for council. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved to approve SRC 2001-02, Ordinance No. 2578 with the stipulation that 13 B, 1 b read "Multiple Wall Signs shall be allowed per wall surface, but the maximum area of all Wall Signs on each wall surface shall not exceed 10% of the total wall area of the building that is habitable. For purposes of these regulations, the term "wall area" shall mean the wall surface of a single tenant structure or the storefront of a multi-occupancy structure, which is habitable. Wall Signs may be placed on the vertical edge of freestanding canopies, however, the canopies may not be counted toward the sign area allowed. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-1 with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell voting against. 18. GN 2001-104 - SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 15 ON NOVEMBER 6 BALLOT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-064 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 10 Mr. Steve Norwood summarized request. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve GN 2001-104, Resolution No. 2001-064. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. GN 2001-105 - APPOINTMENTS TO WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE & WASTEWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mayor Scoma opened the floor for nominations. Councilman Trevino moved to nominate Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell as the voting member and to appoint Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, as alternate member to the Water Committee and the Wholesale Customer Advisory Committee. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 20. PU 2001-039 - AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BRINKLEY SARGENT ARCHITECTS FOR NRH20 FAMILY WATER PARK IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-065 APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne, Park and Recreation Director, summarized request for council. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell to approve PU 2001-039, Resolution No. 2001-065. Motion to approve carried 7-0. Council reconsidered Item No. 7 - PS 2000-53 Councilman Trevino moved to reconsider item number 7 (PS 2000-53). Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to reconsider carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 11 Councilman Trevino moved to deny PS 2000-53. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Councilman Metts asked Councilman Trevino to amend his motion to include the stipulation that additional fees to applicant be waived should applicant decide to resubmit request. Councilman Trevino accepted the amendment and Councilman Tolbert seconded the amendment. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 21. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Early voting being conducted at City Hall - October 22 - November 2 National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week - November 4 - 10 Fall Community Clean up - November 3 at Fire Station #4, 7202 Dick Fisher Drive. This will be for residents who live north of Loop 820. Fall Community Clean Up - November 10 at Richland Business Centre, Grapevine Hwy and Hwy 10. This will be for residents who live south of Loop 820. October 27 - Make a Difference Day October 31 - Boo Bash at North Hills Mall November 3 - Critter Connection will be open at North Hills Mall 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m. City Council Minutes October 22,2001 Page 12 II retary