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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2002-01-14 Minutes 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 - JANUARY 14, 2002 - 6:00 P.M. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Paulette Hartman John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Cathy Horton Pam Burney City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Director of Development Public Information Director Finance Director Public Works Director Zoning Administrator Environmental Services Director Absent: David Whitson Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Mayor Scoma introduced Ms. Linda Kjeldgaard, recipient of "Mayor for the Day". DISCUSS ITEMS None. FROM REGULAR JANUARY 14,2002 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Pre Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 2 IR 2002-006 SHADY Mr. Curtis recapped the study performed by GROVE ROAD Kimley-Horn Associates (KHA) regarding Shady TRAFFIC ISSUES Grove Road. KHA concluded that there was a short-term and long-term solution to Shady Grove Road. The short term being an additional lane at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Davis Boulevard to provide for a right-turn and left-turn only lane. Currently a developer is in the process of constructing a bank on Shady Grove Road and Davis Boulevard and was on a "fast track" to get the construction complete. Staff approached the developer about entering a City- Developer Agreement. The developer's timing for the new bank has since changed. It is possible that it will be another 4 to 6 weeks before construction will begin on the site and possibly 6 to 8 weeks before construction will begin on Shady Grove Road. The long-term solution was an alternate route(s) for Shady Grove traffic. KHA recommended the extension of Clay Hibbins Road. After further examination this alternate route was determined to not be economically feasible. Mr. Curtis advised council there is one section of undeveloped land remaining between Shady Grove Road and North Tarrant Parkway within the City of North Richland Hills that could possibly provide an alternate route. However, the land does present some flood plain/drainage concerns that will need to be investigated to determine its feasibility as an alternate route. Mr. Curtis informed council that city management and staff met with the City of Keller to discuss Keller's future thoroughfare plans and to examine other long-term options. The City Manager of Keller indicated that the closest east-west collector on the City of Keller thoroughfare plan was Bear Creek Parkway. Upon reviewing both city thoroughfare plans a tentative long-term plan was agreed upon by both cities. The new plan will have a new street Pre Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 3 connecting Rapp Road to North Tarrant Parkway west of Smithfield Road. The new street will direct the majority of the future Keller traffic over to North Tarrant Parkway. Mr. Curtis advised council both cities agreed to emphasize North Tarrant Parkway as the primary east-west collector street. Mr. Curtis told Council from a traffic standpoint and what Public Works would be recommending for the long term approach is to see if staff could emphasize the Keller traffic coming down Rapp Road to Keller Smithfield and then to North Tarrant Parkway. Council wanted to know the time schedule of Keller's construction. Mr. Norwood informed council it was his understanding that the City of Keller would proceed with obtaining right-of-way this year for the section of Keller-Smithfield to North Tarrant Parkway. Staff is requesting council direction to determine implementation of the short-term or long-term solution. More specifically staff is needing direction on the following: Short-term issues: Should staff wait on the Summit Bank Development at the corner of Shady Grove Road/Davis Boulevard before improvements are made to the intersection? Should staff make improvements knowing that the contractor will need to remove improvements when the bank improves Shady Grove Road? Lonq-term issues: Should staff begin implementing the North Richland Hills/Keller plan or authorize KHA to examine the feasibility of extending Shady Grove Road across the undeveloped land between Shady Grove Road and North Tarrant Pre Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 4 Parkway (west of Shady Oaks subdivision)? Should staff authorize KHA to examine other alternatives to encourage motorists to use Smithfield Road instead of continuing along Shady Grove Road to Davis Boulevard? Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Curtis that council consensus is not to move forward with the improvements at Davis. Councilman Tolbert asked staff to update council on the bank construction progress in 6 to 8 weeks. Council concurred with this suggestion to advise them of status of the bank's progress within 2 months. Council asked staff how they could encourage the City of Keller to implement proposed change to their thoroughfare plan. Mr. Cunningham advised council that staff could send a letter to the City of Keller asking them to modify their thoroughfare plan to have Rapp Road fit into our thoroughfare plan and to also proceed with other amendments. M.Curtis/S.Norwood IR 2002-004 Ms. Cathy Horton advised council of the new DISCUSSION OF commercial zoning districts. NS Neighborhood NEW Services which replaces LR Local Retail, CS COMMERCIAL Community Services which replaces C1 ZONING DISTRICTS Commercial, and HC Heavy Commercial which replaces C2 Commercial. Ms. Horton also advised council that the city will not initiate zoning to the new districts. However, on the effective date of the ordinance applicants will no longer be able to request the old retail districts. Council discussed the deletion and definition of uses. J.Pitstick Pre Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 5 IR 2002-002 Council consensus was to have the meeting DISCUSS DATES February 12, 2002. L.Cunningham FOR MEETING WITH LYLE SUMEK ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:48 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meetinq. ,~"'i"'" "," 'oJ¡., , .r¡"," .....~ ~<{, ATTEf~1 ' \ ..~~ . ~ðt~ PatriciáHulsor¡..={;lty Secretary Qarles sco~a 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 - JANUARY 14, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order January 14, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Absent: David Whitson ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Councilman 2. INVOCATION Students from Fort Worth Christian Academy School gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students from Fort Worth Christian Academy School led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 2 Mayor Scoma welcomed Ms. Linda Kjeldgaard to the council meeting. Ms. Kgeldgaard is the recipient of a certificate for "Mayor for the Day" that was purchased at a silent auction from Fort Worth Christian School. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2001 C. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2001 D. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2001 E. GN 2002-001 ORDINANCE REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF LOCAL RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2595 F. GN 2002-002 APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF KELLER FOR ANIMAL CREMATION SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-002 G. PW 2002-001 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE FOR FOREST GLENN EAST, PHASE I - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-001 Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PS 2001-47 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, WILLIAM PRUITT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, RUFE SNOW CENTER ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 3 Mr. Pruitt 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 Trevino to approve PS 2001- 47. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PS 2001-48 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHN AND TINA MAHON, JOHN STANLEY AND RONNI BELL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 54R & 55R, BLOCK 8, WINDCREST ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7204 AND 7208 WINDCREST COURT EAST) APPROVED Mr. Pitstick informed council the pùrpose of the replat is to move the common lot line 5' west of the current location. The movement of the common lot line will allow the owners of 54R to build a garage on the west side of the lot. The owner will still meet the minimum side yard building setback requirements. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PS 2001-48. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. PS 2001-49 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16, LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6R, 7R, & 8R, BLOCK K, LOTS 1 R & 2R, BLOCK L, LOTS 1 R, 2R & 3R, BLOCK M AND LOTS 1 R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R, 6R & 7R, BLOCK N OF THE NORTH RICH LAND HILLS TOWN CENTER ADDITION PHASE 1 (LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF ROARING SPRINGS DRIVE AND THE 8200-8400 BLOCKS OF BRIDGE STREET) APPROVED Mr. Terry Mitchell of Carter & Burgess, Inc. advised council the request for the amended plat is to make minor corrections to lot dimensions for fifteen lots that were previously platted. 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. City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve PS 2001- 49 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. PS 2002-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY KEVIN SMITH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KEVIN SMITH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Wayne Flores summarized request and 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. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PS 2002-04. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. PZ 2001-36 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY PATRICK AND JENNIFER BURTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL AT 8436 FRANKLIN COURT - ORDINANCE NO. 2598 APPROVED Mr. Burton summarized request and 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. 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. Mr. Pitstick advised council upon conferring with City Attorney minor changes were made to the ordinance, but advised the changes do not change the intent of the ordinance. City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 5 Councilman Trevino moved to approve PZ 2001-36, Ordinance No. 2598 with the caveat that the City Attorney reword the necessity on the ordinance. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. PZ 2001-35 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY CARTER & BURGESS INC. ON BEHALF OF WAL-MART INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IDENTIFYING EXISTINGIFUTURE PARKING, STORAGE, LOADING, OUTDOOR SALES, AND DISPLAY AREAS FOR AN EXISTING RETAIL MERCHANDISE STORE AT 6401 NE LOOP 820 - ORDINANCE NO. 2597 APPROVED Mr. Tom Green of Carter and Burgess advised council the request for the Special Use Permit is to be able to identify areas for customer parking, loading, outdoor storage, outdoor sales and display areas for the existing Wal-Mart store at 6401 Northeast Loop 820. Wal-Mart Operations Manager Mr. Jim Sprinkle was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Pitstick advised council that Wal-Mart has been very cooperative with staff in trying to clarify and specifically define the areas for outdoor storage and display. Applicant has submitted a site plan for the outdoor activities. The plan notes the following: · A new 29,300 square foot outside garden sales and storage area (area 1) located in front of the existing garden. The area will be seasonal items and will be cordoned off by concrete block and landscape timbers. · Additional container storage areas totaling 12,917 square feet (areas 2 and 7), both areas will be located behind the main building and will be screened from adjacent areas by an existing 8' stockade fence. · The existing garden center totaling 13,977 square feet (area 4) along the southeast corner of the main building · Elimination of 5,363 square feet of the existing outside garden storage and display area located east of the main building along Boulder Drive frontage (area 5) - this area will be restored as parking. · The existing 5,355 square foot sidewalk storage and display. City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 6 The total areas total 70,343 square feet in size this includes elimination of the current outside garden storage and display area, which account for 6.43% of the total lot area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval with the following stipulation: to add a note to the site plan that the areas identified for storage, loading, and display be clearly identified on the ground by painting, striping, or both. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the applicant revised his site plan to include Planning and Zoning's provision. Council discussed the definition of marking for the outdoor storage and display, trucks (18-wheelers), drop off boxes, and RV's on property. Mr. Sprinkle advised council that Wal-Mart advertises nationally that their parking lot is open to the drivers rigs and RV's who are tired and need a place to park for the night. Mr. Sprinkle has not had a problem with the truck drivers staying on the property for long lengths of time. Mr. Sprinkle advised council that he would address the drop-off boxes that were placed on the property by Sam's and that he would make sure that the drivers do not abuse the right to use the Wal-Mart's parking lot. 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 Councilwoman Johnson to approve PZ 2001- 35, Ordinance No. 2597. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. PZ 2001-19 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL REQUEST BY CHESTER ROSS ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER KAE SON KO FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON .81 ACRES FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR ALL LR LOCAL RETAIL USES PLUS CONVENIENCE STORE WITH ACCESSORY GASOLINE SALES (LOCATED AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2596 TABLED Mr. David Taylor, representing applicant, addressed the council and explained the nature of applicant's request. Mr. Pitstick addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had tabled this request on two different occasions prior to denying the request due to the lack of sufficient and timely site plan information provided by the applicant. Mr. Pitstick advised council that at the time of the coversheet preparation the applicant had not submitted a City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 7 revised site plan, landscape plan, or building elevation for analysis. Staff recommends that council either continue the request until the applicant can provide sufficient information for council consideration or deny request. Council discussed the need for revitalization in this area, but did not want to give Mr. Ko false hopes that council would approve his request. Council advised applicant that they would need to see the site plans before making a decision on this request. Council discussed options recommended from staff. Mr. Taylor advised council that Mr. Ko would like the opportunity to get the necessary plans and represent request at the next council meeting. Mayor Scoma advised applicant his request would be up to the council and suggested that the applicant may want to follow the correct chain of command and represent request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their comments. Councilman Metts advised council that time would not allow applicant to get plans to the Planning and Zoning Commission for comments before council meets again. Councilman Metts believed the cleanest thing would be for council to deny the request and give the applicant time to resubmit request. Mayor Scoma advised council if the request were denied the applicant would need to pay fees to resubmit request. City Attorney George Staples advised council the cleanest way to handle request would be to table item. If the request were denied the applicant would have to start all over again with his request and may even run into the problem of the delay between identical applications. If council would like to let applicant come forward with minimal time of sending out notices the best thing would be for council to table request and send to Planning and Zoning for their recommendation. Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Staples if staff would be required to re-advertise. Mr. Staples informed Mr. Cunningham and council that they were not requesting applicant to start the request all over again. Council is only asking Planning and Zoning to look and comment on the plans. Mr. Norwood confirmed that Planning and Zoning would not be voting on the item since they have already denied the case. Mr. Staples advised council and staff that Planning and Zoning would be able to give their comments as to whether or not it would meet their objections. Mr. Staples further explained that if council wanted Planning and Zoning to vote on the request it would be necessary to send request back for brand new application. City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 8 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 to table PZ 2001-19, Ordinance No. 2596 and send back to Planning and Zoning for their comments. Councilman Tolbert asked that staff pay careful attention to the minutes for the Planning and Zoning meeting so council can get their comments in exact form. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Staff asked Mr. Staples for clarification that an exact time be designated so staff would not need to re-advertise case. Mr. Staples advised council and staff that council could do it that way, but council has tabled it for specific instructions and the case will be guided by those events. Mr. Staples further advised that council could put a deadline on the request. Motion to table carried 6-0. 14. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Wayne DeWitt voiced his concern regarding a garage conversion and Code Enforcement's handling of conversion. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS · January 15th - City Council and Planning and Zoning work session beginning at 6:00pm being held at the Fire Training Room. · January 26th - Second annual parenting solutions seminar being held at Birdville Independent School District · January 1 ¡lh - Citizens Police Academy beings · January 19th - Critter Connection open at North Hills Mall 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8: 10 pm. -ILL, City Council Minutes January 14, 2002 Page 9 Charles Scoma - Ma r