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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2004-07-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JULY 26, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 26th day of July, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Dave Green Dave Pendley Kirk Marcum Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Planning Building Official Assistant Fire Chief Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from Reqular Julv 26. 2004 City Council Meetinq Councilwoman Bielik asked Staff to explain Item 7c (GN 2004-61). The Public Works Director explained that when property is platted, sidewalks and other improvements are often required. The property owner will sometimes request to sign an agreement that allows them to pay for sidewalks at a future date when the remainder of the sidewalks along the roadway are installed. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 2 2. IR 2004-079 Update on the Status of the City Council Annual Goals Settinq Work Session Council was advised that a consensus could not be reached on dates provided at the July 12 pre-council meeting for the annual goal setting work session. Staff advised that January dates were now being considered. Council agreed to let the City Manager pick a Friday/Saturday date in January for the work session and notify Council of the date. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:34 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 26,2004 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Whitson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Yard of the Month - Sarah Enfinger, Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Ms. Sarah Enfinger, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission member and Mayor Pro Tem Whitson recognized the following Yard of the Month recipients: Gary Moore, 4033 Diamond Loch West; Gary Vaughn and Sandy Fisher, 7809 Rogan Drive; Toby & Jan Daley, 6320 Skylark Circle; Ray and Letris Bullard, 7500 College Circle South; Bill & Sara Woodrow, 8352 Emerald Circle; Forrest Johnson, 7520 Hewitt; Joe and Katy Hardin, 8328 Thorncrest Court; Karen and Eric Buchanan, 7605 Oak Ridge; Greg & Jill Powell, 8801 Trails Edge. Ms. Avis Crisp, 7504 Bursey Road received the Texas SmartScape award and Family Pet Clinic, 6724 Mid-Cities Boulevard, received the Business Landscape award. Special Recognition for Erin Johnson, Member of the United States Paralympic Team Ms. Erin Johnson was recognized for her tremendous accomplishment in making the 2004 US Paralympic Team who will be competing in Athens, Greece. Ms. Marsha Etie presented a letter on behalf of Congresswoman Kay Granger for Ms. Johnson's accomplishments and Mayor Trevino presented Ms. Johnson with a plaque and proclamation. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Parsons per their discussion the previous week Mr. Parsons had two minutes to speak to what happened at the previous council meeting and that after the two minutes he then had eight (8) minutes to discuss other issues that are not related and not to personally attack any staff, council member or Mayor. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 4 Herb Parsons, 7701 Turner Drive, spoke on behalf of the following people: Ginny Parsons, Roy Sculley, Pat Sculley, Bob Barnett, Norma Lewis, Don Lewis, Patricia Christopher, V.A Christopher, Maury Siskel and Herb Parsons. Mr. Parsons spoke to the issues that happened at the previous council meeting with regard to the Mayor's comments toward Mr. Parsons. Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Parsons that his two minutes were finished and that he needed to proceed with other issues or concerns that he wanted to address to the council. Mr. Parsons continued with his comments regarding Mayor Trevino. Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Parsons that he was allowed to speak about Mayor Trevino, but that his time had expired and to move on with other issues and concerns. Mr. Parsons continued with his comments regarding Mayor Trevino. Councilwoman Bielik called for point of order so that Mr. Parsons could continue with his time and asked that council vote to determine if Mr. Parsons could continue. Council voted 4-3 to cease Mr. Parsons comments with Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson and Councilwoman Johnson voting in favor to cease comments and Councilwomen Cox, Bielik, and Councilman Welch voting to hear comments. Ms. Jennifer LePla, 8124 Bridge Street, discussed her concern with commercial trucks driving through her neighborhood for the construction of Home Town. Ms. Gloria Cutier, 8304 Bridge Street, spoke about the trucks driving through her neighborhood and her support of Jennifer LePla. She also thanked the city for their help with the commercial trucks. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JULY 12, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 5 B. GN 2004-060 APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONS C. GN 2004-061 APPROVE MECHANIC'S LIEN CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK AT LOT 1R, BLOCK 14, GLENANN ADDITION - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-046 D. PU 2004-035 AWARD OF BID FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE HILLS BOOSTER PUMP STATION TO RED RIVER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $616,108 FOR PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION AND TO COURREGES PUMP COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,280 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW PUMPS COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROYE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. Z 2004-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16 LTD. TO AMEND THE ADOPTED TOWN CENTER (HOME TOWN) REGULATING PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2360 LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, NORTH AND SOUTH OF BRIDGE STREET - ORDINANCE NO. 2792 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. William Gietema, Arcadia Realty, applicant, presented their request to revise the regulating plan for Town Center. Mr. Gietema reviewed Phase III of the development and discussed construction access. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Gietema updated the Council on plans for commercial development and the status of the commercial development. Also, in response to questions and concerns from Council Mr. Gietema addressed the construction traffic, width of the streets, the response time of emergency vehicles to navigate the streets and the narrower streets hindering speeders. Mr. Gietema agreed the construction sign was not large enough for truckers to see and agreed to correct the problem. Mr. Dave Green advised Council was being asked to consider revising the Regulating Plan by substituting in Blocks E and I the use of townhomes. Both Blocks E and I are currently located within the Neighborhood "Edge" Subzone which does not permit City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 6 townhouse use. The applicant is requesting a change to the regulating plan to identify Block E and I within the Neighborhood General Subzone which allows town homes. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. Councilwoman Johnson expressed concerns with the emergency vehicles being able to access streets and questioned what Staff was doing to correct any problems. Mr. Curtis advised in cases involving safety issues where people are parking too far from the curb, the city can designate no parking along one or both sides of the street. Council was advised that the parking is based on the criteria that was approved previously by Council and that Staff looks at the criteria as construction plans are approved. In response to a question regarding the amount of parking required for townhome use vs. residential use, Mr. Gietema advised that townhome usage would accommodate single individuals as opposed to families and parking would be less. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to comment on the request to come forward. The following individuals spoke in support of the request: Mr. Tim Barth, 8400 Bridge Street and Mr. Mark Hampton, 8204 Euclid Avenue. Jackie Hellums, 6001 Lakeway and William A. Craycraft, 8300 Euclid Avenue, did not wish to speak but wanted to go on record in support of the request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2792. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. TR 2004-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16 LTD. TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2350 THE URBAN STANDARDS OF THE "TC" TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT- ORDINANCE NO. 2793 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bill Gietema, representing Arcadia Land Partners, was available to answer questions from Council. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 7 Mr. Green advised council there were ordinances that regulate Home Town and within those ordinances are subzones (edge, general, center and core) that regulate minimum lot size, building setback, area coverage, etc for development in the Home Town Subdivision. Staff has noticed that the regulations are designed for development of single family detached buildings only and not for town home-type development in the general subzone. Staff believes this was an oversight when the ordinance was originally approved. The applicant is proposing revised standards that if adopted would compare to the standards that currently apply to townhomes in the center and core subzones. The Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending approval with the stipulation that the revisions proposed to the general subzone requirements be applied only to townhomes in the Home Town NRH Phase 3 Addition. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to comment on this request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO AMEND ORDINANCE No. 2350 (APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2793). MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PW 2004-015 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF AMUNDSON DRIVE RIGHTS-OF- WAY, ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND A BUFFER STRIP LOCATED IN HOME TOWN NRH WEST, PHASE 3 - ORDINANCE NO. 2794 APPROVED Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised there are three existing rights-of-way for Amundson Drive south of Mid-Cities that have been incorporated into Home Town NRH West, Phase 3. The city has no infrastructure located in the Amundson Drive rights-of- way and all utility franchise utility companies have signed off on abandoning the rights- of-way. The developer is requesting that they be abandoned by the City. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2794. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 8 11. PS 2004-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16 LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HOME TOWN WEST PHASE 3 ADDITION APPROVED Mr. Bill Gietema, representing Arcadia Land Partners, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Green advised council the purpose of the final plat is to prepare for development for 206 residential lots in the Home Town Subdivision. The development review committee and staff have reviewed plat and the Public Works Department has issued a letter stating that all of staff's concerns have been addressed. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2004-14. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. RP 2004-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16 LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK BB, HOME TOWN NRH WEST PHASE 2 ADDITION BEING A RE-PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK BB HOME TOWN WEST ADDITION PHASE 2 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Bill Gietema, representing Arcadia Land Partners, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Green advised State law requires a public hearing for a replat of an existing platted lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission met and recommend approval of request. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to comment on this request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2004-03. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 9 13. RP 2004-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16 LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT CA- 11 R, BLOCK I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TOWN CENTER PHASE 1 ADDITION BEING A RE-PLAT OF LOT CA-11, BLOCK I NORTH RICH LAND HILLS TOWN CENTER PHASE 1 ADDITION APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Bill Gietema, representing Arcadia Land Partners, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Green advised purpose of the replat is to reduce the size of the current platted lot with portions of the original lot being platted into seven new lots in the Phase III portion of the Home Town development. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their June 17 meeting recommended approval of request. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to comment on this request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2004-04. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. SR 2004-03 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST BY CHRIS PIERCE ON BEHALF OF THE GOLDEN CORRAL RESTAURANT FROM ORDINANCE NO. 2640, SIGN REGULATIONS, AT 7660 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Chris Pierce, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. Building Official Dave Pendley summarized case for council. Applicant has requested a variance to the sign ordinance to erect a 65' pole/pylon sign on the northwest corner of the Golden Corral property. The sign ordinance limits the installation of pole signs to only the Freeway Overlay District. The Freeway Overlay District is located in the area two hundred (200) feet from and parallel to the right-of-way of Interstate Highway 820 and State Highway 121. The applicant is requesting a variance to install a 390 square City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 10 feet, 65' pole/pylon sign approximately 240 feet from the Interstate Highway Loop 820 right-of-way near the northwest corner of the property. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of request to come forward. Mr. Maury Siskel, 4516 Cummings Drive and Herb Parsons, 7701 Turner Drive spoke in favor of request. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Council discussed the location of the pole sign, past request for variances, South Grapevine area and Freeway Overlay District. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO DENY SR 2004-03. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED MOTION. Motion to deny carried 5-2; with Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Welch, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson and Councilwoman Johnson voting for denial and Councilwomen Cox and Bielik voting against denial. 15. GN 2004-062 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD - PLACE 1 APPROVED Councilman Lewis asked council to consider his nomination of Jennifer Intolubbe who is a high school student at Richland High School. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN METTS TO APPOINT JENNIFER INTOLUBBE TO PLACE 1 ON THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. GN 2004-063 APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD-ALTERNATE POSITION APPROVED Mayor Trevino asked council to consider his nomination of Kathy Antropik to alternate position on the Library Board. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 11 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT KATHY ANTROPIK TO ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE LIBRARY BOARD. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. GN 2004-064 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 2 ON THE KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION APPROVED Councilwoman Cox asked council to consider her nomination of Sarah Enfinger to Place 2 on Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission. Currently Ms. Enfinger is serving in the alternate position, but Councilwoman Cox is recommending that Ms. Enfinger replace Scott Wood who was recently appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. COUNCILWOMAN Cox MOVED TO APPOINT SARAH ENFINGER TO KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, PLACE 2. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 18. GN 2004-065 APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 SPECIAL ELECTION APPROVED City Secretary Patricia Hutson summarized item for council. Staff is recommending that the following judges be appointed to serve at the September 11, 2004 Special Election. Precinct One (City Hall voting location): Presiding Judge Alternate Judge Byron Sibbet Gerry Cozby Precinct Two (Dan Echols Senior Center voting location): Presiding Judge Barbara Horne Alternate Judge Etoy Horne Precinct Three (Bursey Road Senior Center voting location) Presiding Judge Leslie Jauregui Alternate Judge Tim Schorn City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 12 MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 ELECTION. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 20. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Bielik made the following announcements. National Night Out is Tuesday August 3rd. This event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. If you would like to host a block party in your neighborhood, the Police Department would be happy to come out and participate. Please contact Officer Keith Bauman at 817-427-7021 for more information. Don't forget to register for Fall Recreation Center programs. Information about programs being offered is available in the Summer and Fall 2004 "Time of Your Life" recreation brochure, or on the City's web site at www.nrhtx.com/pdf/sum-faIl2004.pdf. Contact the NRH Recreation Center at 817-427-6600 for more information. Come join the crowd for NRH20 Dive-in movies! The Dive-in movie for Friday July 16th is "The Wizard of Oz". The movie will start at dusk. For more information call 817-427- 6500 or go to www.nrh20.com . July 31 st Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. City Council Minutes July 26, 2004 Page 13 Dispatch Supervisor Sherry Decker, Dispatchers Charles Fletcher, J. Hawkins, Officers Bill Anders, Kevin Brown, John Harding, Chris Rodriquez, Robert Wyatt, Sgt. R. Scott, Police Department - A letter was received from the City of Keller Police Department commending the officers and dispatchers for their professional caring response to a motor vehicle accident involving one of Keller's police officers. It was evident that they all went the extra mile for a brother officer. 21. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9: 19 p. . --- ATTEST: qaóŸvà~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ~..." ..t'.}. ~......... ~"""'1 .' L ,"," ... "I ,,~ ...&.... .... ~ /~..... n \..,;~ ='04.. : r .~. t : : :-4: . . 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