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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 - FEBRUARY 25, 2002 - 5:45 P.M.
Present:
Charles Scoma
Russell Mitchell
Lyle E. Welch
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
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
Karen Bostic
Debbie Durko
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
Budget Director
Deputy Court Clerk
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
5:48 p.m.
DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.9 (PS 2001-02) - Mayor Pro NAN
FROM REGULAR Tem Mitchell asked for clarification regarding
FEBRUARY 25, the correction of the street name to Windhaven
2002 CITY Road. Staff advised that that revision had been
COUNCIL AGENDA made.
Agenda Item No. 6e (GN 2002-015) - Mr. Vick NAN
pointed out to Council that on page 12 of the
federal legislative program the last three
sentences had been added to reflect previous
discussion by the Council supporting legislation
that will insure all states receive their share of
funding.
Pre Council Minutes
February 25, 2002
Page 2
DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 15 (PZ 2002-03) - Mayor Pro NAN
FROM REGULAR Tem Mitchell questioned if the request had been
FEBRUARY 25, previously considered. Staff advised that it had
2002 CITY previously been submitted for consideration as a
COUNCIL MEETING planned development. The previous request
(Continued) was denied by Council.
IR 2002-029 Ms. Karen Bostic briefed the Council on the KAREN B.
CONSIDER legislative background that changed the
PROPERTY TAX property tax exemption of travel trailers. Voters
EXEMPTION OF approved on November 6, 2001 an amendment
CERTAIN DEFINED to the Texas Constitution to provide for the
TRAVEL TRAILERS taxation and local option exemption of certain
defined travel trailers. The new legislation
defines a travel trailer as a house trailer-type
vehicle or a camper trailer that is less than 400
square feet in area and is designed primarily for
use as temporary living quarters. Travel trailers
that meet the above criteria will be taxable
unless the city adopts a resolution or ordinance
to exempt such personal property. After a brief
discussion by Council, the consensus was to
place an item on the next agenda to consider
adopting a property tax exemption for travel
trailers as defined in Section 11.142 of the Tax
Code.
Councilman Trevino present at 5:57 p.m.
IR 2002-026 Mr. Cunningham summarized the status of the NAN
UPDA TE ON council goals and action items. Councilman
STATUS OF Whitson commented that because several of the
COUNCIL GOALS & items had to be placed on hold, Council would
ACTION ITEMS need to take this into consideration at their next
goal work session as additional items are set so
as not to overwhelm Staff.
IR 2002-034 Council discussed whether to reschedule the PATRICIA H.
DISCUSS MARCH March 11 Council meeting to March 18 or to
11 CITY COUNCIL cancel the meeting. Several Council Members
MEETING will be attending the National League of Cities
Conference in Washington, D.C. which conflicts
with the March 11 City Council meeting. The
consensus of the Council was to cancel the
March 11, 2002 Council meeting.
Pre Council Minutes
February 25, 2002
Page 3
IR 2002-027 The City Manager reviewed with Council LJC/PAULETTE H.
DISCUSS DATE possible dates for this year's Goal Setting Work
FOR GOAL Session. After discussion, consensus of the
SETTING WORK Council was for the goal setting work session to
SESSION & be held on September 12,13 and 14. The City
GOVERNANCE Manager clarified that there had been recent
SESSION discussion on having the session on a Thursday
evening and all day Friday rather than Friday
and Saturday as has been done in the past.
Final consensus of the Council was to hold the
work session on Thursday evening, September
12 and Friday all day, September 13.
Council did not discuss setting a half-day
session on governance.
IR 2002-028 Ms. Paulette Hartman explained to Council that PAULETTE H.
DETERMINA TION in response to a petition filed by Charter
OF EFFECTIVE Communications with the Federal
COMPETITION BY Communications Commission (FCC) for the
THE FCC AND Determination of Effective Competition in North
CHARTER Richland Hills, the FCC has granted an Effective
COMMUNICATION'S Competition order. As a result, effective
UPCOMING RATE competition does exist in North Richland Hills
INCREASE and the City no longer has the authority to
regulate basic cable rates. Charter has notified
the City that their rates will be increasing
effective March 16, 2002. Council was advised
that since the FCC determined that effective
competition to cable service does exist, the City
no longer has the authority to regulate basic
cable rates as in the past, but under the existing
franchise retains the right to regulate customer
service standards. Staff will continue to monitor
customer service.
IR 2002-036 TEA-21 Mr. Mike Curtis briefed the Council on North MIKEC.
PROPOSED Central Texas Council of Government's
PROJECTS (2nd issuance of Second Call for Projects to be
CALL) partially funded with federal funds from the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(TEA-21). Staffs recommendations for the top
4 transportation projects are: 1) North Tarrant
Parkway (Davis Blvd. To Whitley Road); 2)
Grapevine Highway Widening (Bedford Euless
Road to Precinct Line Road); 3) Davis
Boulevard at Mid-Cities Boulevard (intersection
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February 25, 2002
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only); and 4) Davis Boulevard Grass Medians
(Maplewood Drive to Precinct Line Road). Staff
will proceed with submitting the above 4 projects
for TEA-21 funding.
EXECUTIVE Mayor Scoma announced at 6:30 p.m. that the NAN
SESSION & Council would adjourn to Executive Session for
ADJOURNMENT personnel matters under Government Code
Section 551.074, Municipal Court Clerk, and
deliberation regarding real property under
Government Code Section 551.072, land
acquisition for parks. Mayor Scoma announced
at 6:43 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to
the regular Council meeting.
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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 - FEBRUARY 25,2002 -7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order February 25, 2002 at 7:00 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
George Staples
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
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.
I NVOCA TION
Girl Scout Troop 1262 gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 1262 led the pledge.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUEL TV TO ANIMALS
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Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, accepted a certificate on behalf of
the citizens of North Richland Hills for their contribution of donated funds.
PROCLAMATION FOR SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Mayor Scoma presented Chief Jones with a proclamation proclaiming the week of
March 3 - 9 as "Severe Weather Awareness Week".
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Ms. Beverly Queen, Chairperson of the Professional Development Committee Finance
Officers Association of Texas, presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting to the city. Mr. Larry Koonce accepted the certificate on behalf of
the city.
Mr. Koonce recognized Ms. Jackie Theriot, Accounting Manager, and the accounting
staff for their efforts. Mr. Koonce presented a certificate to Ms. Theriot and her staff.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 2002
B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 12,2002
C. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2002
D. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2002
E. GN 2002-015 CONSIDER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 2002 FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
City Council Minutes
February 25, 2002
Page 3
F. GN 2002-018 CONSIDER REVISION OF BUILDING CODE FEES TO REFLECT
CHANGES IN CORRECTED BUILDING CODE TABLES - ORDINANCE NO. 2606
G. PU 2002-003 AWARD BID FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE TRUCK TO CLASSIC
CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,654
H. PU 2002-004 AUTHORIZE LEASEIPURCHASE OF COMMUNICATION
RECORDING EQUIPMENT FROM DICTAPHONE THROUGH THE H-GAC
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN J10HNSON TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
7.
GN 2002-017 ACTION ON ANY MATTER LISTED UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION -
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma advised council he recommended nomination of Ms. Debbie Durko to
Municipal Court Clerk.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL TO APPOINT DEBBIE
DURKO AS MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
8.
GN 2002-016 PRESENTATION OF 2000-2001 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT AND
ACCEPT REPORT
APPROVED
Mr. Koonce and Mr. Terry Kile of the independent audit firm of Deloitte and Touche
presented the results of the 2000-2001 Annual Financial Report.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2000-2001 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT
AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
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February 25, 2002
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9.
PS 2001-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHN M. MALONEY FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MALONEY ADDITION
(LOCATED IN THE 7100 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE)
APPROVED
Mr. Maloney was present 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 TOLBERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE PS
2001-02.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
10.
PS 2002-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MARK LONG FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 LONG ESTATES ADDITION
(LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD ROAD)
APPROVED
Mr. Mark Long 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
subject to staff and engineering comments.
COUNCILMAN TREVINO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE PS 2002-
06.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
11.
PS 2002-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ALAMO CUSTOM BUILDERS
INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 22R, BLOCK 1
RICHFIELD AT THE PARKS ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7708 CHANDLER ROAD)
APPROVED
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Mr. Delbert Stembridge, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from
council. Mr. Stembridge advised council that he was the engineer on the original
subdivision of Richfield at the Parks. Mr. Stembridge advised council at the time the
developer obtained the land to develop it was thought that the approximately 150 foot
strip on the southeast corner belonged to Lone Star Gas. It was later determined that
the bank did own the property when the developer bought the property. There is no
need for the land and the bank would like to deed the property to the lot owner. The lot
owner is requesting the replat to incorporate the property into his lot.
Mr. Pitstick advised council the purpose of this plat is to remove a 7.5 utility easement
situated near the center of the lot and relocate it closer to the eastern boundary to
create a more effective lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with the following stipulation that the screening wall be extended to the
channel.
Councilman Tolbert verified that the sidewalk would be extended to the channel.
Mr. Pitstick advised council that both the screening wall and sidewalk would be
extended to the channel.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-09 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE
FENCE AND SIDEWALK BE EXTENDED TO THE CHANNEL. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
12.
PS 2002-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
THE HOUSE OF GRACE CHURCH (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
Mr. Wayne Flores, representing applicant, advised council that there are a few items of
concern with the plat. The House of Grace Church is requesting the following:
to extend the water line across Lot 1 at this time only, and extend across Lot
2 later in the future when it develops, or if the property to the north develops
first and the city deems it necessary extend the line at that time.
reimbursement for the off-site sanitary sewer line and or consideration of
impact and inspection fees.
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The House of Grace Church believes that if the park (located to the east
of their property), would have been developed by a private developer the
developer would have been required to extend sanitary sewer to the
upstream properties. The Church wants to know what allowances can be
made. In particular the church is requesting something in writing that
states when the property to south develops and ties into that sanitary
sewer that they pay for their front footage costs.
Request that they dedicate the easement for the detention pond, but build the
pond to only handle the phase 1 development, and as they develop in the
future the pond would be extended and enlarged.
Mr. Flores informed council that the House of Grace Church would be willing to sign any
agreement for the above mentioned stipulations.
Council advised Mr. Flores that they were not in favor of renegotiating the final plat.
Council informed Mr. Flores that the issues raised by the House of Grace Church
should have been brought before staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Flores if applicant wished to move forward with plat or if
they wanted to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Flores advised council that he was informed of the concerns today.
Mr. Flores wanted to know if they could move forward with the covenants if the plat is
approved.
Mr. Pitstick advised council the preliminary plat came forward on October 25, 2001.
The applicant had platted a larger lot, and the only issue at that time was the park road
that extends into the park. Staff sees that park road could become a city street at some
time. Applicant is requesting a detention pond and they have worked with the Parks
Department for drainage and off-site extension of the property. The property is heavily
wooded and the applicant has shown that they are trying to preserve some of the trees
along that area. The applicant is trying to preserve trees along the frontage of Park
Road (detention pond area). The Planning and Zoning Commission heard request and
they recommended approval with the stipulation that a note be added on the plat face
stating that no ingress/egress to the adjacent Park Road will be permitted without city
approval. Mr. Pitstick pointed out the requirement of the 30-day rule to council. The
Planning and Zoning Commission heard the plat on February 14, 2002.
Mr. Curtis informed council that initially when Public Works reviewed the subdivision the
plan was to final plat both Lots 1 and 2. The Public Works Department reviewed the
plat based on the request and made the recommendation that the utilities be extended
as outlined in the ordinance. Mr. Curtis informed council that he received a call from a
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representative from the church that they were receiving bids and became conscious of
the costs and wanted to know what options were available to them. Mr. Curtis'
response to the request were:
- Water Line (8 inch)
The City is requiring an 8-inch water line around the site that needs to be
extended along the east property line to the north end of the site. The city
ordinance requires that the water and all utilities be extended to the northern
section of both platted lots. Mr. Curtis informed council that after the church
got estimates they were trying to figure out options in reducing the cost. The
church came back with the request to extend the water line to the north
corner of Lot 1. The church is willing to sign a covenant or agreement stating
that they will extend it further north to the north end of Lot 2 at the time that
either the City requests that extension or whenever development north of Lot
2 develops. Mr. Curtis advised council that typically staff would have a
covenant, at least a draft that they would present to council for a request of
this nature.
Off-Site Sanitary Sewer
The city ordinance requires that the church a non-residential to design and
install a minimum of an 8-inch sanitary sewer. The 8-inch sanitary sewer will
be adjacent to undeveloped property located south of the park access road
and the church has made the request that they are putting in a line that the
undeveloped property will be able to connect to in the future. The church
wanted to know if the city had a way of collecting a type of pro-rata charge for
any future development. Mr. Curtis informed the church that the city no
longer follows the pro-rata, which was changed by the state legislature, and
the city now follows the impact fee. The laws dictate how the impact fees are
paid. Mr. Curtis said based on the impact fee and the City's impact fee study
there isn't anything proposed in that section that would allow for
reimbursement. The church is required to put in an a-inch line and no impact
fee is eligible to be reimbursed for that line.
Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Curtis to explain as to when the city enters into development
agreements.
Mr. Curtis advised council that the city has had various agreements where the City has
elected to let it be a city/developer contract, and the City has agreed to participate in a
certain portion of contract. Mr. Curtis advised council that he would have to defer to the
City Attorney if the City can enter into an agreement where someone connects to the
line the city can collect money, as Mr. Curtis is not certain of that type of agreement.
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Detention Pond
Mr. Curtis said that currently the City is working on a detention pond
ordinance. The development did come forward before the ordinance was
outlined and a draft brought before council. Mr. Curtis said that the design of
the detention pond does meet the design requirements of the proposed
ordinance. There were a couple of exceptions for landscaping and the size
of the detention pond. Currently the pond is designed to carry the developed
run-off from Lots 1 & 2. The church is trying to find a way to cut costs and
their option is to reduce the size of the detention pond. Mr. Curtis believes a
reasonable request would be for the church to build the pond to fully handle
Lot 1 and then build the pond to handle the undeveloped flow from Lot 2 at
this time. When Lot 2 is developed the church would make additional
improvements to the pond.
Mr. Curtis advised council if they would like additional landscaping around the pond
they will have to consider taken action tonight.
Councilwoman Johnson asked when the church believed they would develop Lot 2.
Mr. Flores advised council that the church is looking at 5 years.
Mr. Flores let council know that the House of Grace Church did not want to hold up the
plat tonight, and they do not want the request tabled or denied. The church wanted to
bring the issues forward for council for their consideration of possibly entering into a
covenant at a later time.
Mr. Pitstick advised council there might be one way if only Lot 1 was platted. If council
approved the plat of Lot 1 the applicant would not be required to extend the water line
north of Lot 1, and the detention pond would only have to built for Lot 1.
Mr. Curtis included that the detention pond would have to include the run-off from Lot 2.
Councilman Tolbert asked the applicant if they would have a problem with council only
approving the plat of Lot 1.
Mr. Flores advised council that the applicant did not have a problem with platting Lot 1.
Councilman Tolbert also asked if the council had to do something with the 7.5
easement.
Mr. Curtis advised council that the easement would not be needed if Lot 2 is not going
to be platted.
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Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Flores if applicant would have a problem with
landscaping the detention pond.
Mr. Flores advised council that the applicant did not have a problem with landscaping.
Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Curtis to address if the City would be negatively affected by
approving the plat for Lot 1.
Mr. Curtis advised if council moves forward to approve Lot 1 and not approve final plat
Lot 2 the City would need separate easement documents for the access easement.
The terms for design and changes to the utilities can be worked out with the
construction plans. Mr. Curtis does not see any major concerns in terms of the plat.
The engineers will have to go back to the drawing board for the detention pond and
they will have to revise their utility plan to show the new length for the water line. Mr.
Curtis needs applicant to provide the access easement and make the changes to the
construction plans.
Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Staples if the council should deny Lot 2.
Mr. Staples advised not to deny Lot 2, but to approve Lot 2 and require that applicant
resubmit the plat as it is finally to be recorded, which would only be of Lot 1.
Mr. Flores said if council chooses to approve Lot 1 in addition to dedicating by
separate easements the access easement, the applicant can dedicate the 7.5-foot
utility easement and water line easement.
Mr. Curtis asked for a point of clarification regarding the drainage. Mr. Curtis believes it
would be reasonable if Lot 1 is approved as final plat and the detention pond be sized
to carry all of Lot 1 fully developed and whatever part of Lot 2 that gets to it as
undeveloped.
Mr. Norwood commented that the access easement line up Bursey Road and there not
be an offset with the access from the church.
COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-03 FOR FINAL PLAT ON lOT 1 SUBJECT
TO THE APPLICANT SUBMITTING A REVISED FINAL PLAT THAT CONTAINS THE AGREEMENTS
REQUIRED FOR lOT 2 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ACCESS EASEMENT THAT WOULD
LINE UP WITH BURSEY ROAD AS COMMENTED BY STAFF; AND THAT THE DETENTION POND ON
lOT 1 BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE FLOW FOR lOT 1 AS DEVELOPED AND lOT 2 IN ITS
UNDEVELOPED STATE; AND SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF THE DEVELOPER AGREEMENT TO
BRING FORWARD ALL OF THE CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
DETENTIONIRETENTION POND. COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION.
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COUNCILMAN TREVINO SUGGESTED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT WHEN LOT 2 IS PLATTED
THE FEES FOR PLATTING BE WAIVED.
COUNCILMAN TOLBERT ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT AND COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED
THE AMENDMENT.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
13.
PZ 2002-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
THE HOUSE OF GRACE CHURCH (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
Mr. Mike McAdams, representing applicant, summarized item and was available to
answer council questions.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city
codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Staff recommends that the applicant try to salvage as many trees on the
frontage of park road and the adjacency on the Park Road.
COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-06 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WITH THE ADDITION THAT THE APPLICANT TRY TO SAVE AS
MANY NATURAL TREES ADJACENT TO THE PARK FRONTAGE ROAD AND PROPERTY LINE THAT
FRONT PARK. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
14.
PZ 2001-19 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY KAE SO KO FOR A ZONING
CHANGE ON .81 ACRES FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL TO PD
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR ALLLR LOCAL
RETAIL USES PLUS A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH ACCESSORY GASOLINE
SALES AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2596 (TABLED AT THE
JANUARY 14, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
APPROVED
Mr. Ko was available to answer council questions.
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Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised council that staff did take request
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission as requested by council. Mr. Pitstick
informed council that the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that Mr. Ko had shown
a good faith effort to revise his site plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission
suggested the following comments:
1. The dumpster should be screened with masonry materials as required by city codes.
2. Along the west side of the building, a 6' masonry wall should be constructed from
the Glenview Drive property line back to the existing building.
3. All existing wood fences along the remaining west and north property lines will be
replaced with new wood fencing.
Mr. Ko has addressed the comments in his attached site plan with the exception of a
new fence along the north property line. Mr. Ko also indicated that he would replace
and reconstruct the existing pavement on site.
Mr. Pitstick informed council that monument sign meets the setback and square footage
requirements, but does not have masonry enclosure. Upon review with the City
Attorney if council chooses to approve staff would recommend that applicant resubmit
the site plan showing a masonry enclosure.
Council asked about the northern property line fence.
Mr. Ko informed council that the northern fence was recently put in by the apartment
owner.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2001-19, ORDINANCE No. 2596 WITH
THE PROVISION OF THE RE-SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN SHOWING THE MASONRY ENCLOSURE OF
THE SIGN. COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
15.
PZ 2002-03 APPEAL HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY TRAC-WASH
ENTERPRISES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT FOR A SELF-SERVE CAR WASH FACILITY (LOCATED IN THE 6800
BLOCK OF GLENVIEW) {DENIED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AT THEIR JANUARY 24 MEETING} - ORDINANCE NO. 2605
DENIED
Mr. Craig Wallendorf, representing applicant, summarized his appeal to the council.
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Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
favor of the request to come forward.
Mr. Barbara Lee Cogdale spoke in favor.
There being no one else wishing to speak in favor Mayor Scoma asked for anyone
wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak
Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TOLBERT TO DENY PZ 2002-
03, ORDINANCE No. 2605.
Motion to deny carried 6-1; with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino
and Councilwoman Johnson voting for denial and Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell voting
against.
16.
A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Announcements
The City is currently accepting 2001 Volunteer of the Year applications. The volunteer selected
must have performed volunteer service in Tarrant County and be a resident of North Richland
Hills. The deadline for nominations is March 8. To nominate someone, call Paulette Hartman at
817-427-6015.
To Celebrate Library Lover's Month, the NRH Public Library is sponsoring a contest: What I
Love About My Library. Library patrons can come by the Library during the month of February
and fill out a form with a few sentences on what you love about NRH Library and place it in the
appropriate box located at the Adult and Children's Reference Desks. Prizes will be Barnes and
Noble Gift Certificates. One will be drawn from the adult entries, one drawn from the children's
entries and one chosen by Library Staff as their favorite! Come by the Library today and let us
know what you love about NRH Library. The Library is located at 6720 NE Loop 820. Call 817-
427-6800 for further information.
In honor of Black Historv Month, the NRH Library will display photos from Fort Worth
photographer Diane Simons Lovell's pictures taken during her three trips to Africa. Her timeless
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images of tribes, endangered and exotic animals, interesting landscapes and other views of life
in Africa will give you a captured view of this continent. This exhibit will be on display in the
NRH Library from February 1-28th. For further information, call the Library at 817-427-6814
Information
March 2
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
817-427-6570
March 2
Kids Swap Meet
Recreation Center
March 9
Mid Cities Circuit Tournament
Richland Tennis Center
16.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST: