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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-08-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - AUGUST 26, 2002 - 5:30 P.M. Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Jim Browne Kirk Marcum Bill Thornton Thomas Powell Patrick Hillis Tom Shockley City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to the City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Parks & Recreation Director Assistant Chief - Fire Marshal Assistant Parks Director Support Services Director Human Resources Director Police Chief Absent: Joe D. Tolbert Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6d - GN 2002-099 - Mayor FROM REGULAR Trevino asked City Secretary Patricia Hutson to AUGUST 26, 2002 update council on the November 5 Special CITY COUNCIL Election. MEETING Ms. Hutson informed council that Tarrant County sent a letter asking the City to reconsider entering into a joint election with Tarrant County for the November 5 Special Election. Tarrant County is concerned that two polling places will confuse the voters and in turn Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 2 will turn voters away from voting. Tarrant County advised that they are willing to pick up the cost of the election if the City will conduct a joint election with the County. Mayor Trevino advised council that they could remove the item from the consent agenda and discuss the item. Ms. Hutson informed council that Tarrant PATRICIA H. County believed they could place the City at the beginning of the ballot during early voting. However, due to programming problems the City would need to be at the end of the ballot on Election Day. Ms. Hutson informed council that the County would have extended voting hours and will be open on Saturday. Agenda Item 11 - PZ 2002-20 - Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Cunningham to update the council on item. Mr. Cunningham, City Manager, advised council that the ordinance was to make modifications to the Planned Development Zoning Regulations. This has been discussed informally with council over a period of time. The idea was to provide some improved direction with respect to when you can use Planned Development (PD) and to make it more consistent with the original intent when PD was established. There may have been some confusion on what staff was trying to achieve. Mr. Cunningham advised council they might consider opening the public hearing, receive comments, close the hearing and schedule a work session to meet with Planning and Zoning to discuss this issue. Mayor Trevino advised council that he plans to open the public hearing, listen to comments, and ask for a motion to table the item. The council will then be able to review item at their Goals Work Session. If item meets council goals the council would then meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 3 to discuss council goals. The Planning and Zoning Commission would then revisit the issue and forward recommendation to council. Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 3 Mayor Trevino asked Planning and Zoning members who were present if they would convey the message to the other members. Mr. Cunningham suggested that Mayor Trevino send a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission advising of council's process and invite members to come earlier to the October 3 meeting to allow time for thorough discussion. Mayor Trevino wanted the Planning and Zoning STEVE N. Commission to know that council's objective is not to fight Planning and Zoning, but to listen to their position and opinions. Agenda Item No. 12, PZ 2002-21 - Mayor Trevino asked staff to explain what transpired at the Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, informed council that staff talked to the Planning and Zoning Commission about allowing certain institutional uses. Currently parks, post offices, water towers are allowed by right in any district. Staff is requesting the right to allow fire stations, senior centers, and community centers that can be located throughout the area. However staff is required to rezone areas to accommodate the uses in residential areas. Staff is recommending that council approve an ordinance allowing municipal uses by right in residential districts. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt the need to require Special Use Permit (SUP) for fire stations, senior centers, community centers and private or parochial schools. Councilman Welch asked staff to clarify who requested and brought forward the request. Mr. Pitstick informed council that staff NAN recommended and brought forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. IR 2002-114 REVIEW FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS WITH BUILDERS, ENGINEERS, DEVELOPERS Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Steve Norwood, Assistant City Manager, advised council that staff held focus group meetings over three separate days with builders, developers and engineers. This was part of council goals from last year. Council wanted staff to look at development process for possibilities of refinement or evaluation. Overall, the feedback was positive. There were some concerns regarding the lack of staffing in the Public Works Department. There was also concern regarding minor plats requiring both Planning and Zoning Commission and Council approval. In some cities, minor plats can be approved administratively, such as moving a lot line, adjusting easements, etc. Staff is working with the City Attorney to explore ordinances or charter revision that may be necessary to achieve the goal to have minor plats approved administratively. The developers were concerned with the timeline to obtain approvals. They mentioned the opportunity to establish the ability for plat approvals to be approved "subject to staff' comments. They felt this might accelerate the time frame without having to wait on minor details to be resolved prior to it being submitted for council consideration. Staff is confident that minor adjustments can be made to improve the process. Mr. Norwood asked Mike Curtis to introduce the Assistant Public Works Director. Mr. Curtis introduced Lance Burton. Mayor Pro T em Metts asked staff if council previously discussed plats. Mr. Cunningham informed council that they have discussed plats. It was council consensus at the time for staff to place plats on the consent agenda. There are occasions when a plat can not be placed on the consent agenda. Councilman Turnage asked when the last council charter review was held. Mr. Cunningham informed council that the City had a Charter Election last year. Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 5 Councilman Turnage verified that the City can only hold a Charter Election every two years. Mayor Trevino said that when the Charter review was conducted there were a number of items that needed to be addressed, but Council did not want to have a long list of amendments. Mr. Cunningham said that staff's plan is to meet STEVE N. with the builders, engineers and developers to be sure that everyone continues to be on the same page. Mayor Trevino mentioned that council might want to discuss the Charter at the goal work session. If there are revisions that need to be made maybe a committee should be established to begin reviewing items a year or year and half early. IR 2002-119 Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City DISCUSS NETS Manager, provided council with a powerpoint URBAN TRANSIT overview of the NETS Urban Transit District DISTRICT (UTD). The UTD's purpose is to provide for a public transportation system to be operated within the NE Tarrant County area. The geographic area to be served will be the area within the corporate city limits of all the member cities. The UTD shall supervise the performance of this agreement and the operation of the public transit system. A board consisting of City Managers the first year of operation will govern the UTD. The City Council will then appoint one board member who can be city staff or a member of the City Council. Grapevine will be the "co-lead" agency and act as liaison with regard to federal funding and related issues. The City of North Richland Hills will be the "co-lead" agency and act as liaison with regard to state funding and related issues. The board shall select an independent contractor to operate the transit service. The contractor will assume all operational responsibilities, submit to cities an annual budget for local government approval, which will coincide with the municipalities' budget timeframe, and indemnify and hold harmless local governments in the UTD. The UTD can Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 6 seek grants to support the system. Local governments may provide contributions - cash and in-kind - to enhance the system and may contract with UTD for support services i.e. fueling stations. The UTD will have the power to contract, acquire and own real and personal property, and accept and expend grant funds. The UTD will have the immunities and liabilities of a district under the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. Ms. Hartman advised council that staff would bring forward an item for council consideration in the next month for council consideration. PAULETTE H. Councilwoman Johnson voiced her concern with the services currently provided in the City. Councilwoman Johnson wanted to know how long it would be before the citizens see improved service. Ms. Hartman said that the cities have acknowledged that the service has deteriorated, but there have not been any capital funds to replace and/or repair the vehicles. One function of UTD will be to oversee and help plan to improve the service. Staff feels with the procurement process improvements can be made to the service. Mr. Cunningham advised council that it could be a full year before any improvement is seen. Mr. Cunningham informed council that the equipment being used is in poor condition. Mr. Cunningham does not anticipate that the service would further deteriorate. Councilwoman Johnson said that citizens have told her that there is no service. Mr. Cunningham advised that there is service, but YMCA may not be able to respond to each and every call. Mr. Cunningham informed council that YMCA received a new vehicle. Pre-Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino announced at 6:09 p.m. that the Council would adjourn the Pre-Council meeting. 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 - AUGUST 26, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Absent: Joe D. Tolbert Councilman 2. INVOCA TION Mr. Terry Kinzie, Information Services Director gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Kinzie led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 2 YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Monique Hester, Beautification Commission member and Mayor Pro Tem Metts recognized the following yard of the month recipients. Ben & Gloria Miller, 6601 Tabor; Jerry & Juanita Ringo, 4325 Ken Michael; Norman & Betty Turnage, 6536 Woodcreek; Richard & Theresa Radwan, 5909 Circle Drive; Mark Harwell, 5804 Newman; Davis Baker, 7416 Chapman; Nolan & Ruth Williams, 6513 Massey Court; Joe Q. George, 7325 Lindwall Court; and Kevin & Cynthia Keck, 8605 Saddleridge. The Texas SmartScape was presented to Melody Williams, 5501 Club House. BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD Ms. Anita Thetford, former President of Government Finance Officers Association of Texas presented the Budget and Research Department with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Ms. Thetford announced this was the 12th consecutive year the City of North Richland Hills has received this award. Karen Bostic, Margaret Ragus and Clay Caruthers were present to receive the award. AWARD OF LEADERSHIP TO THE CITY FROM THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INSTITUTE Mayor Mary Lib Saleh of Euless and TML Region 8 Chair presented the Award of Leadership to the City of North Richland Hills. TML recognized the North Richland Hills for their ongoing training and education of elected leaders through the Texas Municipal League Institute for the past five years. Mayor Trevino accepted the award on behalf of the City. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Metts removed item 6d from the consent agenda. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 3 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 2002 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 2002 C. GN 2002-098 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF GRAHAM LIEN - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-070 D. (ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA) E. PU 2002-032 AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE PARKER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-067 F. PU 2002-033 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NBGS, INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A RIDER DISPATCH SYSTEM FOR THE GREEN EXTREME - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-068 G. PU 2002-034 AWARD BID FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT WALL COVERING PROJECT TO THE ROCKAWAY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,298 H. PAY 2002-008 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO JCF BRIDGE & CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,829.54 FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 6D. GN 2002-099 CALLING NOVEMBER 5, 2002 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-066 APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson informed council that Tarrant County is urging the City to hold a joint election with Tarrant County. Tarrant County foresees a large turnout for the November 5 election and is worried that two polling locations will confuse the voters. Tarrant County has offered to pick up the total cost of the election if the City decides to hold a joint election. City Council Minutes August26,2002 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Metts asked Ms. Hutson where the City's information would be located on the ballot. Ms. Hutson informed council that Tarrant County advised North Richland Hills section would be at the beginning of the ballot during early voting. However, on Election Day North Richland Hills will be located at the end of the ballot. Ms. Hutson advised council that Tarrant County would have extended hours and would be open on Saturday for voting. Councilwoman Johnson wants to be sure that the public is educated about the upcoming election and polling locations for early voting and Election Day. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO REVERSE COUNCIL'S ACTION AT THE AUGUST 12 PRE- COUNCIL MEETING AND AGREE TO A JOINT ELECTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY, APPROVING RESOLUTION No. 2002-066. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 7. PS 2002-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY RUSSELL KILLEN OF HALFF ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 R, 2R AND 3R OF THE FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6600 BLOCK OF NE LOOP 820) 18.78 ACRES CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 23. 2002 Mr. Sam Pack informed council that he would like to request that Items number 7,8, and 9 be continued to the second council meeting in September. (September 23, 2002) Mr. George Staples, City Attorney, advised council to open the public hearing on the zoning case before they continue to the second council meeting in September. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for PZ 2002-13 and asked for a motion to continue the item to the second council meeting in September. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO CONTINUE ITEMS 7, 8, AND 9 (PS 2002-29, PZ 2002-13, PZ 2002-18) TO THE SECOND MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. (SEPTEMBER 23, 2002) COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to continue carried 5-0. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 5 8. PZ 2002-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY SAM PACK OF PACK PROPERTIES FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL AND 1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO HC HEAVY COMMERCIAL (LOCATED AT 6618 NE LOOP 820) FOR 5 STAR FORD AUTO DEALERSHIP - ORDINANCE NO. 2646 CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 23. 2002 Action on this item handled with Item number 7 on the agenda. 9. PZ 2002-18 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL BY FIVE STAR FORD (LOCATED AT 6618 NE LOOP 820) CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 23. 2002 Action on this item handled with Item number 7 on the agenda. 10. PZ 2002-19 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL BY RIVER CROWN INVESTMENTS LLC FOR A PROPOSED EXPANSION OF HUGGINS HONDA AUTO DEALERSHIP APPROVED Mayor Trevino informed the public that this item is not a public hearing and comments would not be heard regarding this item. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, River Crown Investments, summarized item for council. Mr. Hedgcoth advised council that Mr. Huggins was available to answer any operational questions. Councilwoman Johnson verified that the landscape buffering would be on south side of the screening wall. Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Hedgcoth what would be on the other side of the required screening wall. Mr. Hedgcoth advised council that the fence would be about six inches or so off the property line. There is about a two-foot footing for the fence. The footing will be on the property line and the fence would approximately be a foot off the property line. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Hedgcoth why the fence is being located on the property line. Mayor Trevino asked if applicant could locate the fence on the 7%-foot line and place landscaping on both sides of the fence. The fence meets the ordinance, but does not do anything for the neighborhood. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 6 Mr. Hedgcoth advised council if the fence were moved back 7 % feet the applicant would have to provide irrigation on the other side of the fence. It would be impractical for applicant to maintain the landscaping on the other side of the fence. Mr. Hedgcoth informed council that the cul-de-sac is 45 feet wide, as opposed to a 40 feet. The Fire Department requested that applicant expand the cul-de-sac by 5 feet to allow for safety of the turn around for public safety vehicles. Mr. Hedgcoth said that there is approximately 4 % feet from the back of the curb to the wall. Mr. Ron Huggins, Huggins Honda, does not believe there is enough room to work with landscaping around the cul-de-sac. Mr. Huggins suggested that the sidewalk be extended by six inches to have a full sidewalk around the cul-de-sac. Councilman Whitson asked if the fence (on the East Side of the property) goes all the way to the property line. Councilman Whitson asked if applicant would consider backing the fence 15 feet. Mr. Huggins said he would be willing to stop the fence wherever the city chooses. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised there is a 15-foot landscape buffer on Nancy Lane as well as the frontage road and the backside. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved request with the following stipulations (1) that applicant submit an illumination plan; (2) reduce the height of the light standards along the north property line (adjacent residential uses) and the Nancy Lane frontage from 25 feet to 15 feet; and (3) applicant include the type of masonry to be used on the proposed building. Mr. Pitstick informed council an illumination plan had been received. Mr. Pitstick did advise council that applicant would be responsible for landscaping on the adjacent property, which is adjacent to the cul-de-sac. Mr. Pitstick said that applicant is willing to light the cul-de-sac. Mayor Pro Tem Metts suggested applicant erect a wrought iron fence with brick pillars on the cui de sac. The wrought iron fence would allow the landscape to be viewed from both sides. Mr. Pitstick advised council that it would need to be a living screen, so the landscaping would need to grow up and serve as a true blind screen. Mr. Hedgcoth said there would be no problem to erect a wrought iron fence. Mr. Pitstick informed council that the ordinance requires a six-foot masonry wall when it is adjacent to the other properties, but in this request it is not next to other properties so the wrought iron fence will suffice. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 7 Mr. Steve Norwood, Assistant City Manager, wanted council to be aware that there will not be a living screen where the drainage is located. Mr. Pitstick clarified that council desires to have the existing landscaping in the 15-foot area to be seen through the wrought iron fence along the cul-de-sac on Susan Lee Lane. Mr. Huggins requested that he be allowed to place 25 foot light poles along Nancy Lane. The lighting along Nancy Lane backs up to non-residential and will be shielded so as not to intrude on to the neighborhood. Mr. Huggins would like to maintain 25 foot poles everywhere and have 15-foot poles along the residential side on the north property line. Council advised they did not have a problem with the illumination going onto Nancy Lane. COUNCILMEN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-19, WITH THE STIPULATIONS THAT A WROUGHT IRON FENCE BE ERECTED AND APPLICANT BE ALLOWED 25-FOOT POLE LIGHT STANDARDS. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilwoman Johnson asked that the motion be amended to reflect that the applicant will be responsible for the lighting of the cul-de-sac. Councilman Welch said that he believed to have heard that from the applicant. Mayor Trevino asked council if they wanted to address the stucco for the building. Councilman Welch said that his motion was to approve as the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Pitstick if the Planning and Zoning Commission addressed the stucco. Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Cunningham to clarify the stucco, and it being removed from the request. Mr. Cunningham advised council that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff are requesting that stucco be removed from type of masonry to be used on the proposed building. Mr. Cunningham explained that the Zoning Ordinance does not permit stucco. If the applicant wishes to use stucco they would need to come before council with a variance. Staff was just asking that council remove the verbiage stucco for clarity. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 8 Motion to approve carried 5-0. 11. PZ 2002-20 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REVISING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY- ORDINANCE NO. 2647 TABLED Mayor Trevino informed the public that council watched the recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission questioned where this item came from and why council was asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to review this ordinance. Mayor Trevino explained that council did not hold a meeting to discuss Planned Development regulations. The council at their goals work session last year discussed goals for the following year. Council charged staff to develop ordinances that would fit council goals. Staff drafted and asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the ordinance. Mayor Trevino believes that the Planning and Zoning Commission were not enlightened as to why this ordinance was drafted and brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Trevino stated that he would like to open the public hearing and listen to public comments, close the public hearing and table the item to until after council has an opportunity to address item at their goals worksession. The council would then meet on October 3 (a previously scheduled meeting) with the Planning and Zoning Commission and discuss council's goals and objectives. Council will ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to revisit the item and forward to council for action. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Pitstick informed council that there are new citizens on the Planning and Zoning Commission and new staff members. This request did emerge as a result from council's goal - Quality Development and Redevelopment. Council commented on requests that staff has received on planned development that involve deviations from the zoning district regulations. The deviations were in an effort to reduce standards rather than dealing with unusual situations on properties that are hard to develop. Staff had a short work session with council on May 15. Staff outlined three proposed Planned Developments: RD - Redevelopment of Existing Sites, R - New Single Family Developments, and NR - New Multifamily & Commercial Developments. Staff spoke briefly with the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 23. Staff brought back general recommendations to the August 8 Planning and Zoning meeting. There were a couple of Planning and Zoning members absent from the meeting on August 8 and enough input was not received. Staff does not want to bring forward an item that is unanimously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommends the City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 9 Mayor's approach to table item in order to get some direction from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on behalf of the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO TABLE PZ 2002-20, ORDINANCE No. 2647. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to table carried 5-0. 12. PZ 2002-21 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2648 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Pitstick advised council that currently churches, public schools, post offices, and water towers are allowed as a permitted use in residential zoning districts but other community and civic buildings are not allowed as a permitted use in residential areas. Staff believes there is a need for community and civic building to be allowed in residential areas. Staff brought this to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a discussion item at their August 8 meeting. The five areas being proposed are: Community Centers, Fire Stations, Private or Parochial Schools, Senior Citizen Centers and Municipal Buildings. Staff is recommending that council consider allowing those uses in residential areas where appropriate. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the uses be allowed by Special Use Permit. Staff's concern is that they would like the right to have the ability to determine sites for municipal facilities. Staff is recommending that municipal buildings I structures be allowed by permitted right in residential districts. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-21, ORDINANCE No. 2648, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT BEFORE THE WORD COMMUNITY CENTER AND BEFORE THE WORD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER THAT THE WORD MUNICIPAL BE PLACED BEFORE IT AND THAT PRIVATE SCHOOLS BE EUMINA TED. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 10 MAYOR TREVINO CLARIFIED THAT COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON'S MOTION IS TO ACCEPT ORDINANCE No. 2648 PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AND NOT THE ORDINANCE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THAT THERE BE AN ELIMINATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND THAT THE WORD "MUNICIPAL" BE IN FRONT OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Mr. Pitstick informed council that they needed to provide for private schools. Councilwoman Johnson said that the private schools would not be allowed in residential districts but still allowed in other districts. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 13. PZ 2002-22 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL MASONRY REQUIREMENTS AND CHANGING CALCULATION METHODOLOGY FOR MASONRY - ORDINANCE NO. 2649 TABLED Mr. Pitstick advised council the Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to bring forward an ordinance regarding residential masonry requirements. The current ordinance requires 75% masonry, which is calculated by only the first floor of residential structures. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a requirement of 90% of the structures be masonry and it to include the second floor structure. The City is consistent with other cities in our area and the 75% requirement allows for creativity in single family homes. The Planning and Zoning Commission is also recommending that accessory building in the R1S district be exempt from the masonry requirement. Planning and Zoning approved 7-0. The ordinance before council requires 90% masonry. The Planning and Zoning Commission met August 22 and recommended that the first floor be 100% with the second floor at 80% for masonry requirements for residential districts. Mr. Pitstick did advise council that there was an error in the ordinance. There is a masonry definition for commercial and residential. Staff included the commercial definition and it should be the residential definition. The residential definition states "new masonry construction shall consist of any combination of brick or stone or if approved by City Council other equivalent in appearance masonry materials." Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Pitstick for staff's recommendation. City Council Minutes August26,2002 Page 11 Mr. Pitstick informed council that the City could stay with the current ordinance or look at 75% of the entire elevation, to include first and second floor elevation. Mr. Pitstick believes 75% of the entire elevation would allow for creativity for the residential homes. Planning and Zoning Commission Member Bill Schopper informed council the Planning and Zoning Commission was concerned with the new homes needing paint two or three years after construction. The City of Euless currently requires 90% masonry, but they allow hardi-plank materials. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that hardi-plank be permissible on the eaves of the first floor. Currently hardi-plank is not on the approved list of materials. Councilman Whitson asked staff if hardi-plank is considered a masonry product. Councilman Whitson agrees with the Planning and Zoning Commission with reference to the maintenance of wood. Mr. Curtis advised council in reference to masonry screening walls - hardi-plank is not considered masonry. Mr. Curtis recommended that council speak with a building official to determine if hard i-plank can be considered masonry. Councilman Whitson recommended that council set a future work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss hardi-plank, the maintenance of hardi- plank and possible use in the City. Mr. Pitstick advised Council that staff and Planning and Zoning's primary concern with EFIS, stucco and hardi-plank products is that they do not want the products located on the first floor, because the product can become damaged. Councilman Welch asked if council could table item to allow time for council to discuss item. Mayor Pro Tem Metts asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission consulted with homebuilders. Mr. Schopper advised council the Planning and Zoning Commission consulted the R3 builders, but not about the masonry requirements. Ms. Brenda Cole, Planning and Zoning Member, informed council that a couple of the builders who came to last week's meeting already construct 100% masonry buildings. Councilwoman Johnson said that she would like to have a study completed on the materials before a joint meeting is held. Councilwoman Johnson does not personally agree with 90% masonry requirement. City Council Minutes August26,2002 Page 12 Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO TABLE PZ 2002-22, ORDINANCE No. 2649. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECOND THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino advised this would be reviewed on October 3,2002 with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to table carried 5-0. Mayor Trevino recessed the council meeting at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting with same members present at 8:33 p.m. 14. SRC 2002-02 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER HARDSHIP VARIANCE REQUESTS FROM SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 2640 BY THE BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A PROPOSED ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN (LOCATED ALONG PRECINCT LINE ROAD FRONTAGE) (CONTINUED FROM JULY 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Pitstick advised council that Mr. Billy Kidd with BISD is present. Mr. Pitstick said that BISD is allowed to have a pole sign because of the large structure they have on property. The pole sign can have up to 100 square feet of signage. The only variance is to the sponsorship area. The applicant is requesting 13.36% rather than the 10% for the sponsorship area. BISD proposes to use 14-inch letters for their sponsorship. Applicant believes it will give more visibility at a distance. Councilman Whitson verified that that the pole sign will be not be erected in the parking lot, but rather in the landscaped area. Mr. Pitstick verified that the pole sign would not be in the parking lot. Mr. Billy Kidd advised council that common practice for signboards is to give the sponsor 30% of the sign. Mr. Kidd advised council that a 10-inch letter would be difficult to see while driving along Precinct Line Road. Mr. Kidd and BISD would like to offer better visibility for their sponsor. Mr. Kidd respectfully requests that council allow BISD to have 14-inch letters for the Hudiburg sign. City Council Minutes August26,2002 Page 13 Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE SRB 2002-02, ORDINANCE No. 2640. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS VERIFIED THAT THE MOTION INCLUDED THE 13.36% OF THE TOTAL SIGN TO BE DEVOTED TO SPONSOR. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED. MR. STAPLES INFORMED COUNCIL THAT THEY ARE NOT PASSING ORDINANCE No. 2640. COUNCIL IS APPROVING BISD's REQUEST FOR HARDSHIP. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON RESTATED MOTION TO APPROVE SRB 2002-02. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE RESTATED MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 15. GN 2002-100 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services, summarized item for council. Ms. Bostic advised that the proposed tax rate for 2002-2003 is 57 ¢ and would be distributed as follows: Interest & Sinking Fund (Debt Service) Maintenance & Operations (General Fund) .240647 .329353 Ms. Bostic informed council that a "Notice of Public Hearing" has been published in accordance with State law and was published in the August 15, 2002 edition of Fort Worth Star Telegram. In addition, the "Notice of Public Hearing" has also been posted on the City website and run as 60-second spots on Citicable. The City Council at their August 12 meeting voted to maintain the 57¢ tax rate for the tenth consecutive year. Staff is recommending that council hold the public hearing for citizen comment and direct staff to place an ordinance on the September 9, 2002 City Council agenda to adopt a tax rate of 57¢ for fiscal year 2002-2003. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following citizens spoke in opposition: City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 14 Ken Sapp (President - Thornbridge Association), 8312 Thornway Court Ron West, 6304 Glenview Drive There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-100. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 16. GN 2002-101 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2002-2003 BUDGET Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Ms. Bostic provided council with a summary overview of the proposed 2002-2003 budget. Ms. Bostic advised council that staff is requesting that council direct staff to draft an ordinance to adopt the annual budget at the September 9 City Council meeting. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. Ron West, 6304 Glenview Drive, did not necessarily wish to speak in opposition to budget. However he did want council to know that he was not able to view the budget after repeated requests for a copy. Mr. West said he was advised that he could review and make copies of the budget at the Library. There being no one else wishing to address the council, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-101. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 17. GN 2002-102 CONSIDER CAPP ELECTRIC SUPPLY CONTRACT - RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 069 APPROVED City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 15 Mr. Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager, advised council the City along with other political subdivisions in Texas formed a group called Cities Aggregation Power Project (CAPP). CAPP has authorized negotiations for a 2003 electric power supply contract to commence with the Retail Electric Provider (REP) serving CAPP's load in 2002. CAPP has advised the current REP that the current contract may be extended if they fulfill two conditions prior to October 11, 2002. The conditions being the REP solve all billing problems and provide a delivered commodity price below the current commodity price. If the conditions are not met CAPP will release a request for proposal on October 14, 2002. Member cities will need to take immediate action to accept or reject the contract. Therefore staff recommends that Resolution No. 2002-069 be passed authorizing the City Manager or his designee to ratify the 2003 contract between CAPP and its approved REP and approve a power supply agreement for a period of 12 to 24 months. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURNAGE TO APPROVE GN 2002-102, RESOLUTION No. 2002-069. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 18. GN 2002-103 APPROVAL OF MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SEVEN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITES AS PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK INITIATIVE PROJECT APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne, Parks and Recreation Director, advised council the request before them will approve plans for seven neighborhood park sites. The Park and Recreation Board conducted public meetings on June 17 and August 5 to solicit citizen input for the proposed development of the seven neighborhood parks. The following parks were presented: Amundson/Main, Brandonwood, Forest Glen East, Foster Village, Holiday/ Industrial, Mullendore and Snow Heights. Mr. Browne informed council that Forest Glen East and Holiday/Industrial have unique conditions and staff will bid the parks on a different timeline from the other parks. The Forest Glen East is a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funded project and staff will need to conform to their review process timeline. Holiday/Industrial site contains jurisdictional waters of the United States and as such any changes or improvements will require FEMA and/or US Army Corp of Engineers approval. The remaining five projects will go out for bid the later part of September pending council approval. Mr. Browne introduced Karl von Bieberstein of Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc. Mr. Bieberstein provided council with a powerpoint presentation of the master development plans for the seven neighborhood park sites. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 16 Councilwoman Johnson advised staff that she would like to have restrooms located within the parks. Mr. Browne advised council that neighborhood parks are designed to serve a X to % mile radius. The concept for the Neighborhood Park is that you walk or take your bicycle to the park. Mr. Browne informed council that the cost for restrooms is substantial. The City would need to have water, sewer, and power. Mr. Browne said if council wishes to include restrooms in the neighborhood parks that staff could bring back cost estimates. Mr. Browne informed council that 90% - 95% of vandalism issues are related to restrooms. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Browne to discuss Councilwoman Johnson's concern with the Park and Recreation Board for input and bring back to council. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE GN 2002-103. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 19. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Whitson announced the following. Residents can recycle phone books with their regular recycling service or they can bring them to the Library parking lot. There is a Trinity Waste Services dumpster in the parking lot to recycle phone books. It will be there through September 15th. The library is located at 6720 NE Loop 820. The City of North Richland Hills is proud to host the event, NRH Remembers, as a tribute to the heroes from September 11 th. The event will take place on September 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex. The Texas Boys Choir will be singing patriotic songs, a special guest from the US Army will be present, we will be honoring local Police and Fire, along with other patriotic tributes during this memorable evening. For further information, call 817-427-6600. City Council Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 17 The City of North Richland Hills Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day Holiday. Trash service will be provided. Councilman Turnage announced the following. August 31 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 817-427-6570 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:5 UoII..ìHLAJìJ...." -<'X' \ ....:.;::'.:'.1(() /1// ~5'······ ..... /~ .~ .... n .... ~ ~~TES' ~rg'~ 7:. .".. . his: : ~ ../~ ~ ~" Patrlëi~'Hotson - City Secretary