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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPC 2017-09-14 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 Regular Meeting 1 Call to Order The Strategic Plan Committee of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 14th day of September, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom. Present: Rita Wright-Oujesky City Council Member, Vice Chairperson Tim Barth City Council Member Jerry Tyner Planning and Zoning Commissioner Justin Welborn Planning and Zoning Commissioner Amy Steele Committee Member Blake Hedgecock Committee Member Brian Crowson Committee Member Karen Russell Committee Member Lee Knight Alternate Committee Member Mark Wood Committee Member Suzy Compton Committee Member Tracye Tipps Committee Member Absent: Tim Welch City Council Member, Chairman Brent Barrow Committee Member Danny Beltran Committee Member Skip Baskerville Committee Member Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner John Chapman Planning Technician Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner September 14, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 John Chapman Planning Technician Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Vice Chairperson Rita Wright-Oujesky called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2 Approve minutes of the August 10, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee meeting. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MARK WOOD TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 10, 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 11-0. 3 Review and consider the Final Community SWOT Analysis. APPROVED Vice Chairperson Rita Wright-Oujesky asked Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the Final Community SWOT Analysis. Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman arrived at 6:04 p.m. Mr. Comstock stated the Committee will be asked to approve the Final Community SWOT Analysis, stating the analysis will be included in the final strategic plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMITTEE MEMBER SUZY COMPTON, SECONDED BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN TO APPROVE THE FINAL COMMUNITY SWOT ANALYSIS AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 11-0. 4 Review and discuss Strategic Plan goals related to quality development, revitalization, livable build environment, and future land use. Vice Chairperson Rita Wright-Oujesky asked for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to discuss the meeting's Lego land use activity. Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue left the meeting at 6:07 p.m. September 14, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Mr. Comstock briefly discussed SWOT analysis components that affect land use. Mr. Comstock explained the instructions for the Lego land use activity. Committee Member Brian Crowson asked if the city still had tradition garden style apartments. Mr. Comstock stated the city does still have tradition garden style apartments. Mr. Crowson asked what the maximum numbers of stories an office can have is. Mr. Comstock stated the maximum height of offices in the Transit Oriented Development is ten stories, but depends on the proximity to other buildings in the traditional 0-1 Office zoning. The Committee separated into three groups at 6:30 p.m. 5 Small Group Discussions Committee members were randomly sorted into three groups: Group 1: Rita Wright-Oujesky City Council Member, Vice Chairperson Tim Barth City Council Member Tracye Tipps Committee Member Jerry Tyner Planning and Zoning Commissioner Clayton Husband Principal Planner Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Group 2: Amy Steele Committee Member Brian Crowson Committee Member Karen Russell Committee Member Suzy Compton Committee Member Chad VanSteenberg Planner Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Group 3: Justin Welborn Planning and Zoning Commissioner Blake Hedgecock Committee Member Lee Knight Alternate Committee Member Mark Wood Committee Member Clayton Comstock Planning Manager John Chapman Planning Technician September 14, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 6 Reconvene in City Council Work Room for summary of small group discussions. The Committee reconvened at 7:48 p.m. to summarize small group discussions. Vice Chairperson Rita Wright-Oujesky asked for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to open the small group discussion. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Justin Welborn stated their group added higher density residential in most scenarios and used lower density residential for areas supporting infill development. Alternate Committee Member Lee Knight commented that he would like to see the city increase industrial, but recognizes it wil remain a bedroom community. Committee Member Mark Wood stated there is a challenge to attract large land users when the city is already ninety-percent built out. Vice Chairperson Oujesky stated their group was very similar to group 3, did not focus on industrial, but focused more on housing, retail, and office. Committee Member Suzy Compton stated their group did focus somewhat on industrial in areas of town that are hidden from major thoroughfares. Ms. Compton stated the group added parks and two or three hotels. Committee Member Brian Crowson stated their group was very broad on their choices, but did add a lot of office land uses. Committee Member Amy stated their group was similar to group three and stated hotels were a focus due to their not being a place to stay in such as areas around the NRH Centre and NYTEX Sports. Mr. Crowson stated their group also focused on bringing more day-time population in the city. Ms. Compton stated buildings prime for redevelopment is a high priority. Mr. Wood stated properties prime for redevelopment will be difficult to redevelopment due to ownership obsticles. September 14, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Vice Chairperson Oujesky asked if the maps will be available after the meeting. Mr. Comstock stated the maps will be colored and recorded. 7 Adjourn Vice Chairperson Rite Wright-Oujesky adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. Ti / I . / Rita Wright-Ouj;.� y, 'irperson Attest: Ji Chapman, Sec etary September 14, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5