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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2016-04-11 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 APRIL 11, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 11th day of April 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Tom Lombard Tim Barth Scott Turnage Tim Welch Staff Members: Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Vickie Loftice Alicia Richardson Cara L. White Monica Solko Stan Tinney Kent Austin Craig Hulse Chris Amarante Kyle McAfee Rick Scott Mary Peters Kristin James Dave Pendley Caroline Waggoner David Russell Scott Kendall Clayton Comstock Clayton Husband Timothy Doyle Marrk Collier April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 10 Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety Managing Director Managing Director City Secretary City Attorney Assistant City Secretary Fire Chief Director of Finance Director of Economic Development Director of Facilities and Construction Assistant Fire Chief Assistant Police Chief Public Information Officer Assistant to the City Manager Building Official City Engineer Engineer Associate Purchasing Manager Planning Manager Principal Planner Fleet Services Superintendent Management Assistant Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Regular City Council meeting. Council member Turnage inquired about item B.3 – abatement and demolition of facility located at 6720 NE Loop 820. He asked how long it would take to complete the project. City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council the project will take 90 days from start to completion. Mayor Pro Tern Whitson inquired about item C.3 – SUP 2016 -01, Ordinance 3401 and C.4. – ZC 2015 -25, Ordinance 3403. He asked staff if the applicant (C.3) would be penalized for beginning construction without obtaining permits. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council that the applicant will incur double permit fees. In response to the drainage concerns expressed at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, City Engineer Caroline Waggoner informed Council that the concerns are lot to lot drainage. The water is draining off the larger lots that are several hundred feet deep. The particular property for this case will drain to the west. Mayor Pro Tern Whitson inquired about the applicant's variance for the breezeway. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant has a number of sidewalk connections between the garage and accessory building. Mayor Pro Tern Whitson asked staff if the applicant for C.4 would consider rotating the buildings 180 degrees, place the buildings on the west property line, and locate the driveways in front between Davis Boulevard and the building. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the setback between the office buildings and residents to the west is 35 feet. In addition, the 15 -foot landscape buffer dictates the orientation and placement of the buildings. Mr. Comstock shared with Council that the site plan for the project is still under review by the Development Review Committee (DRC). The committee will recommend that the east sides of the building be constructed to look more like the fronts. Mayor Trevino announced that item BA—March 28, 2016 regular City Council meeting minutes — reflected that Council member'Lombard's conflict of interest with the Dippin' Dots contract was due to his brother - in-law serving on the board of directors. The minutes have been corrected to reflect that his brother -in -law is an officer with the company. The minutes for Council's consideration include the revision. 2. Welcome and introduction - public pfficial, public employee or citizen. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:31 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 7301 NE Loop 820 and (2) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820; and Section 551.087: Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives to a business prospect with which the city is conducting economic development negotiations - (1) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820 and (2) Southeast corner of Boulevard 26 and Rodger Line Road. Executive Session began at 6:22 p.m. and concluded at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:58 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 11, 2016 at 7:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Tom Lombard Tim Barth Scott Turnage Tim Welch Staff Members: Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Alicia Richardson Monica Solko Cara L. White A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Mayor Pro Tern Whitson led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items for this category. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 28, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TURF EQUIPMENT FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE, PARKS DEPARTMENT, AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,663.73. B.3 APPROVE CITY MANAGER TO: A CONTRACT WITH MATRIX DEMOLITION LLC FOR ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION OF THE FACILITY LOCATED AT 6720 NE LOOP 820 IN THE AMOUNT OF $466,450.00. B.4 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -014, APPROVING 2016 TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TEXAS ANTI -GANG CENTER CONTINUATION GRANT #28489 -02. B.5 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -015, TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS COMPETITIVE GRANT #30938 -01 APPLICATION. B.6 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -016, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIG FOSSIL RELIEF SEWER PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY AND FORT WORTH. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0 Mayor Trevino recessed the City Council meeting at 7:24 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 7:28 p.m. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2016 -03, ORDINANCE 3400, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEN LOIBL FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R -1 SINGLE FAMILY ON 0.517 ACRES LOCATED AT 6917 CRANE ROAD. APPROVED April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant Ben Loibl is seeking a zoning change for the purpose of constructing a residential structure at 6917 Crane Road. The area is designated on the comprehensive plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG Agricultural. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant Ben Liobl, 2409 Avenue J, Arlignton, Texas, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Husband informed Council the property was originally platted in 1953. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 17, 2016 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3400. 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. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2016 -03, ORDINANCE NO. 3400. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.2 ZC 2016 -04, ORDINANCE 3402, 'PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PSI ATLANTIC RICHLAND HILLS, TX LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C -2 COMMERCIAL TO NR -PD NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR A SELF - STORAGE FACILITY ON 4.55 ACRES LOCATED AT 7800 MOCKINGBIRD LANE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant PSI Atlantic Richland Hills, TX LLC is seeking a zoning change for the purpose of developing a self- storage facility at 7800 Mockingbird Lane. The area is designated on the comprehensive plan as retail and the current zoning is C -2 Commercial. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. The area has been undeveloped or many years and is adjacent to the La Casita Mobile Home Park. Applicant representative Doug with McCarron Premier Storage Investors located at 3075 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California, presented the request. The development will include three self- storage units with 606 rentals, a single -story office building, and associated parking and loading areas. Mr. McCarron reviewed the proposed site plan, landscape plan, site plan rendering, detention pond, April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 and elevation plans. Mr. McCarron informed Council the proposed request is the highest and best use for the property. Mr. Comstock informed Council the entrance to the proposed development will be accessed from two curb cuts on Mockingbird Lane with no access to Davis Boulevard. The applicant has agreed to increase the caliper size from 3 to 4 inches. He reviewed the requested masonry variances for the project. The applicant has met the lighting requirement. The Development Review Committee recommended denial to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The committee believes there is adequate market coverage of self- storage units in North Richland Hills. The city currently has 12 self - storage facilities for a total of 6,781 units with a 90% occupancy rate. Mr. Comstock reviewed the findings of the Development Review Committee. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 17, 2016 meeting, denied the request with a vote of 6 -0. Staff recommends denial of Ordinance No. 3402. Council member Lombard clarified the standards outlined in staff's presentation are included in the ordinance. Mr. Comstock confirmed the standards as presented are incorporated within the ordinance. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. The following people spoke in opposition: Wesley Rust, 7800 Mockingbird Lane; Ben Loibl, 8908 Kirk Lane; and Lloyd Lawson, 7800 Mockingbird Lane, No. 68. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2016 -04, ORDINANCE NO. 3402 AS PRESENTED. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. Council discussed the property and best use of the vacant property; lighting of the development; southbound traffic onto Davis Boulevard; and vehicular traffic for the proposed development. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.3 SUP 2016 -01, ORDINANCE 3401, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CHAD AND AMY BROWN FOR A SECONDARY LIVING UNIT ON 1.962 ACRES LOCATED AT 7005 SMITHFIELD ROAD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicants Chad and Amy Brown are seeking a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the purpose of converting an existing accessory building into a secondary living unit. The area is designated on the comprehensive plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R -1 Special April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 Single Family. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property and reviewed the standards set forth for secondary living units. Applicant representative Suzanne Canalizo, 740 East Dove Road, Southlake, Texas, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Ms. Canalizo informed Council the structure was originally built in 2002 and the remodel of the interior is necessary due to a sanitary sewer flood. Principal Planner Clayton Husband reviewed the site plan and elevations with Council. The accessory structure was previously a cabana with a racquet ball court. The renovations to the building began prior to the issuance of permits. Upon inspection by staff, it was determined the project required a Special Use Permit. Mr. Husband reviewed the Special Use Standards as proposed in Ordinance No. 3401. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 17, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with the stipulation that the standard for the single entrance to the building be removed. The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended the elimination of the second entrance. 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. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2016 -01, ORDINANCE NO. 3401 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0 C.4 ZC 2015 -25, ORDINANCE 3403, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JPC REALTY LTD FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R -3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO 0-1 OFFICE ON 1.10 ACRES LOCATED AT 8121 -8129 ODELL STREET. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant JPC Realty, LTD is requesting a zoning change for property located at 8121 — 8129 Odell Street. The area is designated on the comprehensive plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R -3 Single - Family Residential. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Shawn Lewis of Lindburg Designs located at 100 Kings Row Drive, Mansfield, Texas presented the request. If approved, the applicant will construct a medical office development. Mr. Lewis reviewed site elevations, proposing a 6 -foot masonry wall constructed on the west and north property lines that abut residential April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 properties. He commented that the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) granted a curb cut along Davis Boulevard to mitigate any unnecessary traffic onto Odell from Davis Boulevard. Mr. Lewis informed Council a traffic impact study was performed by Rod Kelly with Kelly & Associates. In response to Council's questions, Mr. Lewis advised that the development would have approximately 40 parking spaces and the fence between the development and residential neighbors would be 6 foot. Mr. Kelly reviewed the traffic impact analysis and was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Comstock informed Council the purpose of the traffic impact analysis presentation was due to the opposition received at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for safety concerns. The Commission at their March 17, 2016 meeting recommended denial with a vote of 4 -2. Staff is recommending approval due to the review of the traffic impact analysis. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Mr. James Kidd, 8120 Cross Drive, commented that he is concerned with the height of the building and light spill over from the development. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2015 -25, ORDINANCE NO. 3403. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS There were no items for this category. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced that action is necessary as the result of Executive Session. April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to negotiate amend the existing development and escrow agreement with LaVerne Butterfield, L.P., Tex Mery L.P. and City Bank Texas on property located in the City Point Addition. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATE AND AMEND THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH LAVERNE BUTTERFIELD, L.P., TEX MERV L.P., TEXAS MALL L.P. AND CITY BANK TEXAS ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY POINT ADDITION BEING: LOT 2, BLOCK 1; LOT 1, BLOCK 2; AND LOT 1, BLOCK 3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez made the following announcements. The 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series kicks off this Friday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza. Admission is free. Seating is on the law, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of gourmet food trucks will be on site for each concert and there will be free games and activities for children. For more details, please go online or call the NRH Centre. On Saturday, April 16, North Richland Hills residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items during the annual Spring Community Cleanup. Items can be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and noon at the Tarrant County College- Northeast Campus in parking lot E.1 by the tennis courts. NRH residents can also bring up to five average size file boxes of paper to be securely shredded onsite and then recycled. Proof of residency must be presented. Visit our website or call Neighborhood Services for more details. Meet New York Times bestselling author Lisa Lillien at the North Richland Hills Public Library on Monday, April 25. Ms. Lillien, more commonly known as Food Network star "Hungry Girl," will attend a Friends of the Library reception starting at 6:00 p.m. and then speak about her newest book starting at 7:00 p.m. A book signing will follow. More information can be found online, or by calling the Library. Kudos Korner — Paul VonWahide, Daniel Phillips and Troy Mars of the Fire Department — An email was received from a resident thanking Paul, Daniel and Troy, from Fire Station #4, for spending time with his 3 and 4 year old grandsons. They had been on a walk and stopped briefly to look at the engine. The fireman gave them a rundown on the truck and bunker suit. The children received Fireman's helmets and coloring books and were thrilled with the entire experience. I. ADJOURNMENT April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 10 Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m I : -.'� Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Se April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10 11111111110//// r