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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-11-11 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 - NOVEMBER 11, 2002 - 4:00 P.M. Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch Tim Welch Scott Turnage JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Paulette Hartman John Pitstick Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Andy Jones Pam Burney Thomas Powell Steve Brown Jim Browne Clay Caruthers City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Assistant to City Manager Director of Development Public Works Director Communications Director Fire Chief Environmental Services Director Support Services Director Library Director Parks & Recreation Director Budget Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. IR 2002-148 Mr. Cunningham advised that the Staff will DISCUSSION OF make presentations on each of the PROPOSALS recommended projects from the Citizens Bond FROM BOND Committee. Mr. Curtis, Public Works Director, STUDY addressed each of the public works projects COMMITTEE (2 recommended by the committee and answered HOURS) questions from the Council: Street & Drainage Projects Arterial Streets: 1. Rufe Snow Drive (Mid Cities Blvd to Hiqhtower Drive) - $4,230,000 - project widens .-.. -.. .---_.~_.~'~---~-,.-~._..,,--,,~_..,,-._..~._--~_.._-_._'"- Pre Council Minutes November 11 , 2002 Page 2 the existing 5-lane thoroughfare to a 7 -lane concrete street with sidewalks along both sides and signalization improvements at major intersections 2. North Tarrant Parkway (Davis Blvd to City Limits - $9,000,000 - project widens and reconstructs approximately 10000 feet of roadway on North Tarrant Parkway to reduce traffic congestion 3. Glenview Drive (Honey Lane to Flory Street) - $1,890,000 - reconstruct 42 year old asphalt street to concrete pavement with drainage improvements 4. Grapevine Highway/Harwood Intersection - $1,000,000 - project adds additional right and left turn lanes and signalization improvements at the intersection to improve efficiency and reduce congestion at intersection. 5. Grapevine Highway Widening - $2,000,000 - project will widen Grapevine Highway to a 6 lane divided roadway with medians from Bedford Euless Road to Grapevine Highway. Cost Summary for Arterial Streets - $18,120,000 The Council concurred with the arterial street projects recommended by the committee. Collector Streets: 1. Trinidad Drive (Rufe Snow Drive to Holiday Lane) - $1,110,000 - reconstruction of asphalt street to concrete pavement with drainage improvements 2. Lola Drive (Scott Drive to Davis Blvd) - $800,000 - reconstruct to existing width asphalt pavement to concrete pavement 3. Starnes Road (Rufe Snow Drive to Crosstimbers Lane) $600,000 - reconstruct to existing width asphalt pavement to concrete pavement 4. Douglas Lane (Hightower Drive to Starnes Rd) - $1,200,000- reconstruct and widen to 41 feet with concrete pavement and providing drainage improvements and sidewalks 5. Briley Drive (Lariat Trail to Rufe Snow Drive) - $500,000 - reconstruct existing asphalt pavement to concrete pavement Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 3 Cost Summary of Collector Streets - $4,210,000 Council discussed the impact on surrounding streets when traffic is diverted to other streets during construction. Council was advised that Staff had taken into consideration traffic being diverted onto alternate streets during construction and that the Street Maintenance Program would handle the wear and tear of the streets used for detour. Council questioned the condition of a couple of streets i.e., Riviera and Industrial. Staff advised the streets mentioned are candidates for the city's overlay program while the streets recommended by the bond committee have subgrade problems and are not candidates for overlay. The Council concurred with the collector street projects recommended by the Bond Committee. Residential Streets: 1. Colorado Blvd (Grapevine Highway to Harwood Road) - $800,000 2. Galway Lane (Emerald Hills Way to Park Entrance) - $200,000 3. Cloyce Court (Northeast Loop 820 to Maplewood Avenue) - $750,000 4. Terry Drive (Susan Lee Lane to North Richland Blvd) - $375,000 5. Yarmouth Avenue (Mid Cities Blvd - Newcastle Place) - $540,000 6. Unspecified Street Projects - $2,000,000 7. Tabor Street (Rufe Snow Drive to Steven Street) - $400,000 8. Flory Street (Manor Drive to Glenview Drive) - $400,000 9. Mackey Drive (Briley Drive to Glenview Drive) - $620,000 Residential Streets Cost Summary - $6,085,000 There was discussion and concerns expressed by the Council with Nancy Lane not being included in the list. Staff explained the rating of Nancy Lane and the factors taken into consideration. Council was advised that the Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 4 purpose of the unspecified street projects was to provide funds for street reconstruction projects that are identified after the bond election because of changes in development, traffic trends and other unpredicted trends. After discussion Council concurred with $2,000,000 for unspecified streets and the residential streets as recommended by the bond committee. Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 5:24 p.m. Drainage Projects: 1. Holiday West Channel - $1,500,000 2. Meadowview Estates Channel- $2,500,000 Both channels will be reconstructed to current city criteria - full concrete lined channel and designed for 1 OO-year storm. Drainage Projects Cost summary - $4,000,000 Councilwoman Johnson commented she would like a policy to landscape drainage channels within so many feet of collector streets. The Council concurred with the two drainage projects recommended by the committee. Miscellaneous Projects 1. Rufe Snow/Bursey Signalization - $100,000 - project consists of signalization at the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive and Bursey Road and a right turn lane at Rufe Snow and Bursey Road. 2. Davis Blvd/Mid-Cities Blvd Intersection - $500,000 - project consists of intersection improvements at Davis Blvd and Mid Cities Blvd with the addition of right and left turn lanes as well as signalization improvements. 3. Holiday/Chapman/Meadow Signalization - $395,000 -project consists of constructing traffic signals at Holiday & Chapman and Meadow and Chapman. Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 5 Mayor Trevino advised that he would abstain from any discussion on Rufe Snow from Loop 820 to Mid Cities Boulevard due to possible conflict of interest. 4. Rufe Snow Drive Streetscape - $600,000- project will add landscaping and streetscaping to Rufe Snow in accordance with the city image study. Miscellaneous Projects Cost summary - $1,595,000 Council concurred with the miscellaneous projects recommended by the bond committee. Facility Projects 1. Service Center Expansion - $1,000,000- Mr. Curtis explained the project would consist of expanding the Service Bay area at the Public Works Service Center by adding six additional bays, a small covered storage area and approximately 3,700 sq. ft of office area. Mr. Curtis explained the justification for the project. The Council concurred with recommendation of this project. 2. Fire Training Facility Expansion and Upgrade - $750,000- Chief Jones explained the project will expand and upgrade the current fire training facility providing for training simulators to train Fire Department personnel. 3. Public Safety Facility Upgrade (EOC) - $250,000 - Chief Jones explained the project is to remodel the existing Fire Station #4 to accommodate the City's Emergency Operations Center. 4. Facility Remodel and Major Equipment - $900,000 - Chief Jones explained the project will upgrade Fire Stations 2 & 3 and the Fire Apparatus Maintenance Facility. Chief Jones outlined the proposed upgrades to each of the facilities. - _'~-"-"""'-'-~'-~'~_~'~_'_____"~'___'~"__'~_'_"_M_""__ Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 6 Facility Projects Cost Summary - $1,900,000 Council discussed the Fire Training Facility expansion and asked Chief Jones to provide justification for the facilities - costs to train at Tarrant County College or other area facilities, cost to city if train at own facilities, etc. Council concurred with the Public Safety Facilities Upgrade and Facility Remodel and Major Equipment recommendations. Additional information will be provided to Council on the Fire Facility Enhancement and will be discussed again at a future worksession. A.Jones/G.Vick Animal Adoption and Rescue Center- Redesign and renovation of existing shelter and addition of new space - $1,300,000 - Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, explained the justification of the project and the possible funding sources. Council concurred with the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center project as recommended by the bond committee. Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, explained how the $38.2 million worth of projects can be funded with no increase in the debt tax rate. . The Council concurred with the funding and all projects presented with the exception of the Fire Training Facility Expansion project. The Fire Training Facility project will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion and a consensus of Council on whether to include in the bond package. S.Norwood and L. Cunninaham Mayor Trevino advised because of time restraints, items to be discussed on the Pre- Council would be moved around on the agenda to accommodate the remaining time before the regular council meeting. Any items not discussed on the Pre-council agenda prior to the regular meeting will be discussed immediately following the regular meeting. Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 7 DISCUSS ITEMS No items were discussed. FROM REGULAR NOVEMBER 11, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING IR 2002-150 Council directed staff at a previous worksession REVIEW PARK to evaluate the issues related to restrooms in AND RECREATION neighborhood parks. Staff was directed to take BOARD the issue to the Park and Recreation Board for a RECOMMEND- recommendation. Mr. Browne advised Council ATION that Staff conducted a survey of area cities to REGARDING determine the position of area cities. The NEIGHBORHOOD survey results, construction costs, vandalism PARK RESTROOM costs, maintenance costs and the intended POLICY function of neighborhood parks versus other city park categories were discussed by the Park and Recreation Board at their meeting. The Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously to not include restrooms in neighborhood parks. The Board however did favor staff facilitating arrangements for porta-potties and passing through the cost to special interest groups making neighborhood park reservations for special uses (family reunions, weddings, etc). After discussion, Council consensus was to not construct restroom facilities in neighborhood parks, but to facilitate arrangements for porta- potties as discussed and agreed by the Parks Board, J.Browne/G.Vick IR 2002-149 Mr. Curtis summarized the two projects that TRANSPORTATION have been added to the Council of IMPROVEMENT Governments 2002-2004 Transportation PROGRAM (TIP); Improvement Program (TIP) - NRH Home UPDATES AND Town Traffic Signal and NRH Park and Ride IMPACT ON Lot. The City's local match will be added into FUTURE NRH CIP next year's CI P budget. COG needs to know if PROGRAM the City is committed to participating in these two projects. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with including the two projects in the TIP. M.Curtis/S.Norwood Mayor Trevino recessed the Pre-Council RECESS meeting at 6:53 p.m. for the regular Council meeting. The Pre-Council meeting to reconvene immediately following the regular Council meetinQ. RECONVENE & BACK TO ORDER IR 2002-151 RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC ART AND PUBLIC ART IN PARKS AND CITY FACILITIES Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 8 Mayor Trevino reconvened the Pre-Council meeting at 9:28 p.m. with all City Council members present and the following staff members present: Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager; Steve Norwood, Assistant City Manager; Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager; Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager; Patricia Hutson, City Secretary; Jenny Mabry, Communications Director; Vickie Loftice, Assistant Parks Director; Steve Brown, Library Director; Andy Jones, Fire Chief, Clay Caruthers, Budget Manager. Mr. Steve Brown and Ms. Vickie Loftice presented the recommended locations for the public arts. Council was advised that seven new neighborhood parks are under development and that $10,000 of each project budget is designated for art projects in the parks. The Committee is recommending the following as possibilities for public art in three park sites and the upcoming new Fire Station. · Brandonwood - Marshmaster, Heron, by Walter T. Matia · Foster Village - Mosaic Wall - a student involvement art project, coordinated by VET, mixed-media artist · Amundson Park - an original abstract steel structure near the site of the old Smithfield Depot · Fire Station #4 - bronze North Richland Hills firefighter. The three final locations considered for the City's first significant art work were the Holiday Lane and Industrial future park site, Linda Spurlock Park and Davis Bridge Flyover site at Loop 820 and Highway 26. The Committee is recommending the Davis Bridge flyover site. The next step is to call for artist proposals. The Council concurred with the Davis Blvd. Flyover site and the call for artists. There was concern expressed by several of the Council with the bronze firefighter. The Council wanted to recognize the city's police officers as well as the firefighters. Staff advised it would be more appropriate to place the firefighter at the new Fire Station and to place a police officer at _ _ _._ _~_~'''_.~_>~o__.__~"_,_.,__,_~_____.___._._.___..~_"____._.__ Pre Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 9 another location in the city. The Council agreed that if a firefighter is located at one of the sites, that a police officer should also be located at a future site. The Council concurred with the firefighter, bird and mosaic wall. The Council concurred with the Davis Blvd. Flyover site and the call for artists for the site. The Council did not like the abstract sculpture recommended by the committee for Amundson and directed staff to bring back additional choices for consideration at Amundson. L.Cunningham ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino announced at 9:58 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for land acquisition for fire station site in the North Davis area and for consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for Davis vs. North Richland Hills. Mayor Trevino adjourned the Pre-Council meeting at 10:32 p.m. and reconvened the regular Council meeting. The regular Council meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m. with no further action needed. \,jHLAAJ~"1 \.'<' ~o·:·;-;-:.:'.v 4~ ~/,on ····..o.~\ ll..... ;' . ~.. <::>~ r :-4 r ~ jf¿ ~\, . h ...~. ATTEST:, ······''''L''·''''/ ., . " da6uud~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - NOVEMBER 11,2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order November 11,2002 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Timothy J . Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman 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 2. INVOCATION Ms. Elizabeth Meis, student from Richland High School, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Kim Clark, student from Richland High School led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 2 5. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Timothy J. Welch was given the oath of office. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilman Tolbert removed item 6f from the consent agenda. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22,2002 JOINT WORK SESSION B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28,2002 C. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28,2002 D. PS 2002-40 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY THE HOOVER/KLEIN GROUP, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-17, BLOCK 1, LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 3, LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 4 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 5, EMBER OAKS PHASE III ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BURSEY ROAD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD)-17.14 ACRES E. GN 2002-128 CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING OF DECEMBER 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING F. REMOVED MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELCH TO APPROVE THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 3 6F. GN 2002-129 ORDINANCE PROVIDING LIMITED INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE SUITS & CLAIMS - ORDINANCE NO. 2668 COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-129, ORDINANCE No. 2668 WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE AMOUNT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE MATTERS BE INCREASED TO $75,000.00. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 2002-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 15-28, BLOCK 5, LOTS 21-26, BLOCK 9, LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 10, LOTS 1-28, BLOCK 11, LOTS 1-27, BLOCK 12, LOTS 1-18, BLOCK 13, LOTS 1-8, BLOCK 14 AND LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 15 OF THE FOREST GLEN EAST ADDITION PHASE II (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD); 37.29 ACRES CONTINUED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mayor Trevino advised council that Mr. Doug Long had requested that this item be continued to a later meeting. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO CONTINUE PS 2002-33 TO THE NOVEMBER 25, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to continue carried 7-0. 9. PZ 2002-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM LANNY WILKINSON FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) REQUEST IN THE C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION CENTER IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD; 0.37 ACRES - ORDINANCE NO. 2669 (DENIED BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT THEIR OCTOBER 10 MEETING) DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Lanny Wilkinson explained his request to council and was available to answer questions from council. -'.""'~-'''_._'-_~'~'_~._''___~'''_'___''_''''''''O>~~____~___.~ City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Pitstick advised council that applicant is requesting a special use permit to construct an automotive lubrication center. Mr. Pitstick advised council that this intersection is one of the last undeveloped areas in the community. Staff believes that this area is not the best use as intended by applicant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of PZ 2002-15. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino called for comments opposed to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO DENY PZ 2002-15, ORDINANCE No. 2669. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 10. PS 2002-37 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY LANNY WILKINSON FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 22R, BLOCK J OF THE SMITHFIELD ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD); 0.37 ACRES (DENIED BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT THEIR OCTOBER 10 MEETING) DENIED Mr. Wilkinson advised council that the owner of the property is not present and that he requested that item be withdrawn. Mr. Pitstick advised council that staff recommend denial of plat. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM METTS TO DENY PS 2002-37. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 11. PS 2002-38 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY RUSSELL BRUCE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 LlL WYO ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD); 2.024 ACRES APPROVED Mr. Jackie Fluitt, 3950 Fossil Creek Boulevard, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Fluitt informed council the reason for the replat is to prepare the site for residential development. The applicant intends to construct a single-family residence on site. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 5 Mr. Pitstick advised council that the Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat for city compliance. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PS 2002-38 subject to staff comments. Mr. Pitstick advised council that staff requested applicant to provide a separate instrument for the 10' easement. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Pitstick to update council on the status of the easement. Mr. Mike Curtis, Director of Public Works, advised council that staff is currently in the process of arranging a meeting with the owner. Councilman Tolbert asked staff if there is anything in place that will not allow applicant to file plat with out the easement. Mr. Curtis informed council that the applicant would not be able to get permit unless stipulations were met. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-38 WITH THE PROVISION THAT ALL EASEMENTS ARE OBTAINED BEFORE THE PLAT IS FILED AND PERMITS ARE ISSUED. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PZ 2002-31 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TO A REQUEST BY REBEL PROPERTIES II FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "1-2" MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO "R-2" RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF BROWNING DRIVE); 30.941 ACRES - ORDINANCE NO. 2670 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Mark Wood, applicant, summarized request for council. Mr. Wood informed council that he and his partner Mark Howe have owned the property since 1993 and have not been successful in selling the property for Industrial Use. Mr. Wood has the property under contract and lots sold for future homes with David Weekly Homes pending council's approval of the zoning change. Mr. Wood informed council he intends to erect an 8-foot wood fence on metal poles on the eastern property line. Council discussed noise pollution and additional traffic that the neighborhood would endure being built next to the industrial site of Doskocil Food Service Company. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Wood if he would consider a greenbelt buffer or alleyway along the east side of the property. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 6 Mr. Wood informed council that there will not be additional traffic on Browning because Browning would not go through to the residential area. Mr. Wood also stated that he did not believe there would be a problem with noise from the Doskocil site. Mayor Pro Tem Metts asked Mr. Wood if there would be a Homeowner Association and if so, what would they maintain. Mayor Pro Tem Metts also commented that he is not in favor of the proposed picket fence along the eastern portion of the property line. Mr. Wood informed council that there would be a Homeowner Association and they would maintain the box culvert from the east to the west. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Wood if he would be willing to have a buffer between the proposed residential and industrial area. Mr. Wood asked council if there would be credit toward the park fees if he were to provide a buffer. City Manager Larry Cunningham informed council that park fees would need to be considered during platting. Council discussed buffer requirements of industrial abutting next to residential. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino called for comments opposed to come forward. Mr. Dick Koopman of Tyson Food, Inc. spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning change. Mr. Koopman advised council that there will be additional traffic to the property east of Tyson Food. Mr. Koopman advised council that Tyson Food works 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Mr. Koopman addressed the noise pollution stating that the it is somewhat controlled by the parking lot and office building between his site and the proposed residential area. However, there will continue to be noise from the trailer fans which are located on the top of the buildings. Mr. Koopman also mentioned that Tyson Foods would not be as free to expand their business next to the residential property. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002·31, ORDINANCE No. 2670. COUNCILMAN l YLE WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT ASKED COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE A STRIP ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY REMAINING INDUSTRIAL AND A NON- BINDING RESOLUTION THAT THE PARK FEE BE WAIVED IF A PORTION OF THEIR PROPERTY REMAINS INDUSTRIAL. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 7 Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Wood if he would consent to Mr. Tolbert's stipulation. Councilwoman Johnson is concerned that the strip of land would create a headache as far as maintenance is concerned. Mr. Wood informed council that Mr. Pitstick had an idea to leave the eastern 15 feet of their property zoned industrial, but leaving the property in the lots that would back up to Tyson Food. Mr. Wood does not believe that it would be an issue with the mortgage company. Mr. Wood believes this idea would solve the fence issue. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Cunningham what council action is needed should the applicant run into a finance issue. Councilwoman Johnson suggested that council approve motion to keep the eastern 15 feet of the property industrial, but should it not be feasible with the financial company that council approve property as a straight R-2. Mr. Staples advised council that they would need to look at the zoning request again. The council can not commit to the zoning being conditioned on future events. Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Wood if the motion on the floor is suitable. Mr. Howell said if council approves the request with the eastern 15 foot remaining industrial he and Mr. Wood have two choices. The first being to plat the strip on the back of each lot to look like a residential lot with the back 15 feet being industrial. The second choice would be to exclude the industrial portion from the residential lot and it would be an open space that would have to be maintained by the Homeowner Association. Mr. Staples advised council that one other possibility is for council to rezone the property if there is a problem. Mayor Trevino advised council that they can not waive the park fees because the request before them tonight is a zoning issue. There is another issue that council may need to address with the industrial section of this property that the residents do not use the area as open storage or uses that are permitted in industrial zoning. Mr. Staples said that council could address the problem with the restrictions. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT TO KEEP THE EASTERN 15 FEET OF THE PROPERTY ZONED AS INDUSTRIAL. Mr. Cunningham asked the applicant if they would move their lot line back 15 feet. Mr. Staples informed council and applicant that they do not have to address that issue at this time. City Council Minutes November 11,2002 Page 8 Mr. Howell responded to Mr. Cunningham's question. Mr. Cunningham was asking if applicant would exclude the eastern 15 feet of this property from their zoning request. Mr. Howell said they would be happy to comply. COUNCILMAN LYLE WELCH SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Mayor Pro Tem Metts wondered why council did not approve request as a straight R-2 to the property line and then come back later and exempt the industrial customer with having to put up a masonry fence. Mayor Trevino reminded council that there is a motion and a second on the table to which council must act. Councilwoman Johnson said unless Mayor Pro Tem Metts is suggesting a friendly amendment. Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Staples if an additional zoning case with the Planning and Zoning Commission would be required to act on Mayor Pro Tem Metts suggestion. Mr. Staples confirmed that an additional zoning case would be needed because the request would be amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and not to grant an exemption, because the City does not have that authority. The City would need to rewrite the zoning ordinance to provide in the situation where industrial property existed prior to the time that adjacent property was rezoned to residential use they would not have to fulfill the requirements that otherwise would apply. Councilman Whitson expressed his confusion with why the eastern 15 feet is being left industrial. Mayor Trevino informed council that the reason for leaving the eastern 15 feet industrial is to work with Doskocil/Tyson Foods in the event they come in with an expansion they will not be required to build a masonry screening wall along the full length of their west property line. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PZ 2002-35 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION AND PERMITTED ZONING DISTRICTS FOR SECONDARY LIVING UNITS - ORDINANCE NO. 2671 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Pitstick informed council that this is a city-initiated request for a change to the secondary living unit. Staff has revisited item and has been taken to the Planning and City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 9 Zoning Commission for their recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a change to the definition of secondary living units. The recommended definition is: "A second familv residentiallivina unit with kitchen facilities also known as a mother-in-law unit or qrannv flat located on the same lot as the primary livinq unit. The secondary livinq unit is on Iv for use bv domestic persons and their families or a relative of the occupants of the primary livinq unit. This unit shall not be rented or leased. All secondary livinq units shall be constructed no more than 25 feet from the primary livinq auarters and be connected bv a breezeway with a minimum of six-foot wide attachment attached at the roofline. This unit must be of the same architectural stvle as the primary structure and meet all standards as applied to the primary structure except the requirement for minimum qross livina area. requirement for a qaraqe/carport and the off street parkinq requirements. All secondary livinq units shall be a maximum of 600 square feet and shall have a separate utilitv meter." The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the secondary living unit be allowed by right in the R1S, R1 and R2 zoning districts. Councilman Whitson asked for background on the thoughts for putting a maximum size on the secondary living unit. Mr. Pitstick informed council that the maximum size would limit future renting of the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that by limiting square footage and having it closer to the primary structure would hinder the possibility of renting the structure. Councilman Tolbert asked if someone was found to be renting the secondary living unit what would be the fine. Mr. Pitstick that the City could fine person(s) up to $2,000.00 a day. Councilwoman Johnson asked what the maximum square footage is for a studio apartment. Councilwoman Johnson believes that the council should make the maximum square footage the same that is allowed for a studio apartment. Councilwoman Johnson asked if secondary living units are allowed by right in Town Center. Mr. Pitstick advised that secondary living units are allowed by right in Town Center. Council was advised that the maximum square footage for a studio apartment is 650 square feet. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of request to come forward, There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino called for comments opposed to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 10 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-35, ORDINANCE No. 2671 WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE MAXIMUM DWELLING SQUARE FOOTAGE BE CHANGED TO 650 SQUARE FEET SO THAT IT WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE OTHER STUDIOS THAT ARE ALLOWED IN THE CITY. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approved carried 7-0. 14. GN 2002-127 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND PARK AND RECREATION BOARD (PLACE 5) APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary advised council that Councilman Whitson is recommending Mr. John Lewis be appointed to Place 5 on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and Ms. Marty Kusmierski to Place 5 on the Park and Recreation Board, terms expiring June 30, 2003. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT MR. LEWIS TO PLACE 5 ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND Ms. MARTY KUSMIERSKI TO PLACE 5 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. GN 2002-127 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 5 ON THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED Ms. Hutson advised council that Place 5 on the Teen Court Advisory Board is vacant and Councilman Whitson is recommending that Ms. Cheri Walker be appointed to Place 5, COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT Ms. CHERI WALKER TO PLACE 5 ON THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 11 16. PU 2002-042 APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATIONS 4 & 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-090 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager advised council that staff requested proposal for architectural service for the two new fire stations that are to be located on Hightower and North Davis Boulevard area. The City received 15 proposals from architectural firms. The City Manager appointed a fire station architect selection committee to evaluate the firms responding to the City's request for qualifications. The committee consisted of Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager, Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Administration and Fiscal Services, Andy Jones, Jr" Fire Chief, Danny Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief, Steve Brown, Library Director, Ken Raney, Project Manager and Gary Bechthold, Park Superintendent. The committee went through an extensive four-phase evaluation process and identified three firms that would best fit the City's needs. The committee is recommending that Randall Scott Architects and Wiginton Hooker Jeffry Architects design the two new fire stations. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 18. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Tolbert announced the following. Everything Old is New again at the 3rd Annual Northeast Recycles Day Flea Market! This event will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at Richland Business Centre, 6357 Grapevine Highway. Sponsored in part by Northeast City Council Minutes November 11, 2002 Page 12 Environmental Team (NEET)- a non-profit group of concerned citizens from North Richland Hills,Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga. Library cardholders can access nearly 23,000 netLibrary eBooks, electronic versions of printed books that can be read from any personal computer connected to the Internet. Checking out the eBook gives you exclusive use of the book for one day. At the end of 24 hours, the eBook will check itself back in. If you need more time, just check it out again. To access eBook, just follow the link to the netLibrary website. The eBook collection is made possible by the Texas State Library. Citizens Police Academy graduates another class on November 21st. Congratulations to these graduates! The next Citizens Police Academy begins on January 23, 2003, so any citizen interested in signing up can do so by calling 817-427-7000. November 23 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 817-427-6570 Mayor Trevino recessed to Pre-Council at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 10:32 p.m. 19. ADJOURNMENT M ay. \~..r"..Trevin~.ad. journed the meeting at ;~. ,\ a\CHI J.\A,:": 'l _ {~~\~o~n'"C':';:-:'!"~~////~__ ~ §~¡ ..~--: ~~f , r-l: Oscar Trevino - Mayor ~EST! h JE -:-~·o .",._ é~r""';¡;'~ 1MiI2f;¿¡"-YUØð>'L- Patricia Hutson - City Secretary