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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2002-05-28 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 - MAY 28,2002 - 5:45 P.M. Present: Charles Scoma T. Oscar Trevino Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Pam Burney Vickie Loftice City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Environmental Services Director Asst. Parks & Recreation Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6e, GN 2002-049 - Councilman NAN FROM REGULAR Whitson questioned if the City would continue to MAY 28, 2002 CITY mail notices. Mr. Staples advised that State law COUNCIL MEETING provides for notices to be mailed before the Planning & Zoning hearings and publication of all zoning matters. Mr. Staples advised that this is the current practice of City Staff and the proposed amendment will conform the City's Code of Ordinances to current practice, State law and the Zoning Ordinance. Pre Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 2 DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6g - GN 2002-053 - Councilman GREG V. FROM REGULAR Tolbert questioned if reports would be provided MA Y 28, 2002 CITY so the City would be able to monitor the COUNCIL MEETING activities of the Steering Committee, and, if from (CONTINUED) a financial standpoint, would the City receive audit reports. Staff advised that the City would receive regular updates from the Steering Committee. The function of the committee is a membership type; therefore audit reports will not be provided. However, the City will receive reports on the use of the membership participation fee. Agenda Item 15 - GN 2002-055 - Councilman NAN Metts questioned why the City was involved in the program. Staff explained the City had received a request from Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation for the Council to consider approving a resolution which would allow Tarrant County to provide low interest loans for first-time qualifying homebuyers in North Richland Hills. Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation will administer the program and the City will have no liability. Council questioned if the City had an option not to participate. Council was advised that Council did not have to approve the resolution. Should Council decide not to approve the resolution, first-time homebuyers in North Richland Hills would not be able to participate in the program. Agenda Item No. 16 - GN 2002-056 - Mayor NAN Scoma questioned Section I of the Ordinance, the "Statement of Purpose". Mayor Scoma questioned why economic development was not included in the Statement of Purpose. Staff and the Attorney explained that the ordinance does not allow retention ponds because it is the most economical, but retention ponds are allowed because the City chooses to allow them. The purpose of the ordinance is to eliminate problems; the ordinance is not aimed economic development. Pre Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 3 IR 2002-079 NIGHT Vickie Loftice presented recommendations form GREV V. OF HOLIDAY the Christmas Committee for the Night of MAGIC 2002 Holiday Magic 2002. Recommendations included · Holding the event the first Saturday in December of each year · Expand the event from 2 to 5 hours · Contingency plan for remote parking and shuttle buses to transport attendees to the event · Expand children's activities and locating all of children's activities under one large tent · Entertainment by a well-known Texas band and a "big name" entertainer or band. Councilman Welch inquired as to the amount budgeted for the event. He felt if the event is to become a signature event, a budget should be set. Councilman Welch felt the rental of passenger buses would be expensive and would like to explore other alternatives for shuttles. Councilman Welch suggested if other means of transportation could be found, the money designated for transportation could be placed into the activity fund. Mr. Vick advised the focus is to make Night of Holiday Magic a signature event for the City and estimated that the operation cost would be in the range of $50,000. Councilwoman Johnson questioned if a contingency plan would be in place in the event of bad weather. Ms. Loftice advised that a contingency plan would be in place. Additionally, to protect the City's investment, an insurance policy will be purchased that would reimburse a portion of cost. Mayor Scoma expressed concerns with the fireworks if wind became a factor. Staff advised they will be working closely with the company in charge of the fireworks display. Council was in favor of making the event a Pre Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 4 signature event and supported the recommendations presented. IR 2002-078 Mr. Pitstick presented to Council a power point JOHN P I STEVE N. CONSIDER presentation of recommended changes to the CHANGES TO SIGN Sign Ordinance. Council expressed the ORDINANCE following concerns with the proposed changes: · Temporary portable signs - would like to explore allowing more than 10 days once per year; possibly twice a year for ten days. · Address window advertising signs · Review political sign regulations. Staff will address the concerns expressed by Council and bring back further recommendations. IR 2002-080 Mr. Cunningham reminded the Council to submit NAN RECEIVE NAMES their names for the Long Range Capital Study FOR THE LONG Committee. Staff would like to bring an action RANGE CAPITAL item to the Council in June for appointments to STUDY the committee. COMMITTEE IR 2002-077 The City Secretary advised that the canvass for NAN CANVASSING OF the June 1, 2002 Mayoral Run-off election will MAYORAL RUN- be held on June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. OFF ELECTION Pre Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:31 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for the 820 expansion (Recreation Center and Tennis Center). Mayor Scoma announced at 6:50 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. lìHlIJ.A~':."'/ ¡{~ ~..:.:::.'!.!lJ~//~/ Jl·~~n··· .....~~ . , . i ~ ATTE. 1 r l....~ ~ Patricia HS)((tson !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 - MAY 28,2002 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Troop Leader Lisa Juren and Girl Scout Troop 1262 gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1262 led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS YARDS OF THE MONTH The following were recognized for receiving the May 2002 "Yard of the Month" awards: City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 2 Donna & Paul Murphy, 6621 Briley; Whitney & Johanna Bevill, 7320 Briley; Don & Lorraine Wisdom, 6008 Iron Horse; Frank & Kathie Dale, 7305 Redhawk Court; Maria Spencer, 6120 Shady Cove Court; Helena Gundiff, 6721 Mabell Street; John & Sandra Oliver, 8955 Boca Raton; Sheryl Arnold, 7613 Chasewood; Sean & Renee Casey, 8553 Steepleridge. Lynn Taylor and Janet Kuenanz, 7516 Red Oak, were recognized for receiving the "Texas SmartScape of the Month" award. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7,2002 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2002 C. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13,2002 D. GN 2002-048 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGE FOR RUN-OFF ELECTION AT BURSEY ROAD SENIOR CENTER POLLING LOCATION - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-041 E. GN 2002-049 AMENDING SECTION 2-23 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CONFORMING IT TO STATE LAW - ORDINANCE NO. 2623 F. GN 2002-052 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY OF HURST CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL APPLICATION PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-042 G. GN 2002-53 TXU CITIES STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AND PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-044 H. PU 2002-022 AWARD BID TO FORT WORTH FREIGHTLlNER FOR CHASSIS MOUNTED POTHOLE PATCHER IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,995 City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 3 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TREVINO, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PS 2001-44 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM S.T.S. CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF CRANE STREET; 17.70 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Scott Schambacher, applicant, presented the request for approval of a final plat of Lots 1-30, Block 1, Lots 1-14, Block 2 Woodland Estates Addition. Previously the site was platted as Block 6 Nob Hill Addition and a street connection was proposed to future residential development north of the site. The site became landlocked because the street connection was not adopted by the developments to the north. The request before Council is to revise the existing plat by adding a public street connection to Crane Road. Mr. Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city ordinances and regulations. Mr. Pitstick advised that an oil company was located on the property at one time and that TNRCC and the EPA have been notified. Applicant will have to follow through with regulations of TNRCC and the EPA. At this time, the City has not received any indications that there are environmental problems on the property. Mr. Pitstick advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved request with the stipulation that no building permits be issued until developer has received official notification documents from the TNRCC indicating the site's environmental issues have been resolved. Mr. Pitstick advised that the City Attorney has advised that stipulations can not be placed on the plat and that the conditions placed on the plat by the Planning & Zoning Commission can not be a condition of the plat. The Council discussed environmental concerns on the property and questioned the drainage issues identified by Staff. Staff advised Council that drainage issues would have to be resolved before any building permits would be issued. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2001-44. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 4 Councilman Tolbert commented that there be an understanding that no building permit be issued on any of the lots until the drainage issue is completely resolved to the satisfaction of Public Works. The Public Works Director was asked to double efforts with TNRCC to obtain further information on environmental issues associated with the property and to obtain water samples draining from the property into city streets and storm sewers. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 2002-20 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM REBEL PROPERTIES II LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2, BROWNING INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF BROWNING DRIVE; 9.40 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Mark Wood, 6317 Riviera Drive, representing Rebel Properties, presented request for approval of the final plat and responded to questions from Council. Council questioned if Collins Court would be stubbed out or if it would connect with an existing street. Mr. Wood advised council that depending on the type of development it would either be a cul-de-sac or continued. If development goes as planned, the street will ultimately tie into Browning Court. Should development plans change, the street could be a cul-de- sac. Mr. Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the plat as it relates to City ordinances and regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PS 2002-20. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-20. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 5 9. CONSIDEA TION OF A REQUEST FROM REBEL PROPERTIES III LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-13, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-22, BLOCK 2, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 3, GLENWYCK VILLAGE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE; 7.28 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Mark Wood, 6317 Riviera Drive, representing Rebel Properties III Ltd., presented the request for a final plat of Lots 1-13, Block 1, Lots 1-22, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3, Glenwyck Villas Addition. The purpose of the plat is for a residential subdivision development. Mr. Pitstick presented the request as it relates to city ordinances and regulations. Council was advised that the developers of this property purchased a portion of land (shown as Lots 14-17, Block 1 on approved preliminary plat) owned by Charity Church for inclusion with this subdivision. The church's property is already part of an existing plat (Lot 1, Block 3 Nortex Addition). The applicant has included the remainder of the Church's property with the Glenwyck Villas Final Plat as Lot 18, Block 1 to clarify any confusion that might be associated with the plat. Mr. Pitstick further explained that the replatting of Lot 1, Block 3, Nortex Addition into Lots 14-18, Block 1, Glenwyck Villas Addition is increasing the number of residential lots approved by the original Nortex Addition. State law requires a public hearing in situations where a replat of an existing residential subdivision increases the number of lots from the original plat. The situation was not discovered until after the Planning & Zoning meeting. Staff is therefore recommending approval of final plat less and except Lots 14-18, Block 1. A public hearing will be advertised for the approval of Lots 14-18 and that portion of final plat will be brought before Council at the June 10 meeting. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-21 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE PARKLAND DEDICATION FEE BE ELIMINATED. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-21 FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-13, BLOCK 1 J LOTS 1-2.2, BLOCK 2, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 3, GLENWYCK VILLAS ADDITION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THAT LOTS 14-18, BLOCK 1 BE ADVERTISED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION ON JUNE 10, 2002. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 6 10. PZ 2002-04 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) REQUEST FROM VINCENT JARRARD OF EDG ARCHITECTS FOR A CAR WASH IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (LOCATED AT 6450 AND 6500 RUFE SNOW DRIVE; 1.6 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2621 APPROVED Mr. Vincent Jarrard, EDG Architects, representing the property owner, Davillino Properties, Ltd, presented the request for a special use permit for the construction of an automatic and self-serve car wash facility. Council questioned and discussed the operating hours of the facility, exterior lighting, access to the facility, signage, and footing of the wood fencing. Mr. Pitstick advised Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted approval of request with the stipulation that the applicant construct an 8-foot stained, cedar wood fence (with cap) along the entire east boundary of the site. 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 TO APPROVE PZ 2002-04 A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 8 FOOT STAINED CEDAR WOOD FENCE WITH CAP ON THE TOP AND THAT SOME MECHANISM BE USED SO THE FENCE IS NOT TOUCHING THE GROUND, HOURS OF OPERATION BE LIMITED TO 7:00 AM - 10:.00 PM, AND THAT THERE BE ONE MONUMENT SIGN (BUT THE APPLICANT BE ALLOWED TO KEEP THE CURRENT 12-FOOT SIGN). COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PZ 2002-1 0 CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUEST FOR NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST CHURCH (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD; 6.245 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Johnny Bernstein, Pastor of Northeast Tarrant Baptist Church, presented request for a site plan approval of Northeast Tarrant Baptist Church located in the 7000 block of Smithfield Road. City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 7 Mr. Pitstick presented the request as it relates to City ordinances and regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZ 2002-10. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE PZ 2002-10. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2002-050 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 2 ON THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPOINT WILLIAM SCHOPPER TO PLACE 2 ON THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2002. COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2002-051 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 4 ON THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD APPROVED COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT MARLIN MILLER TO PLACE 4 ON THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2002. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. GN 2002-054 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A JUDGE AND ALTERNATE JUDGES OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD NO.1 OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY FOR SUCH TERM - ORDINANCE NO. 2622 APPROVED City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 8 City Attorney Staples advised council that Ordinance No. 2622 appoints the Judge and alternate judges for Municipal Court and sets the minimum salary for the judge as required by state law. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-054, ORDINANCE No. 2622. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. GN 2002-055 RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SERIES 2002 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOME MORTGAGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-043 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, advised council the City received a request from Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation requesting approval of the resolution which will allow them to provide low interest loans benefiting first-time home buyers in the City. The program is administered by Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation and the City will have no liability. Mr. Koonce outlined the terms that would apply to the homebuyers. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-055, RESOLUTION No. 2002-043. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. GN 2002-056 ADOPTION OF DETENTIONIRETENTION POND ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2624 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, explained the proposed ordinance. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-056, ORDINANCE No. 2624. COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 9 17. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS · Mayoral Run-off Election - Saturday, June 151 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. · Lotta Night Music Concert Series - Me and My Monkey performing on June 7 at Green Valley Park. · Children over age of 6 can audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Little Red Riding Hood. Theatre series will be held June 17-22. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at ~AVJit(() Oscar Trevino - Mayor