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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-03-28 Minutes Present: ITEM EVALUATION OF lOP 820/SH 121 -rNTERCHANGE DESIGN AND MODEL APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EMERALD HILLS WAY - PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 1988 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens C.A. Sanford Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Counci lman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Asst. Public Works Director Economic Development Director City Engi neer Absent: Mack Garvin Councilman DISCUSSION Mayor Echols advised the Public Hearing on this project would be in June. Mayor Echols requested that directional arrows be added to the model of the interchange in the lobby. ASSIGNMENT C.A. Please handle directional arrows. Dennis Horvath advised thi's project was ahead Greg/Richard Albin Please follow up of schedule and work could begin at this time. The Engineer's estimate was also under budget. Dennis advised that, with Council approval, the staff would advertise for bids. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if consideration had been given to new additional sidewalks. Mr. Albin stated there were no sidewalks proposed. RNL advised that if sidewalks were added the property owners would be assessed, however a Change Order could be ITEM EXTEND PRESENT CONTRACT WITH 'DGER METER, -¡NC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR PLAT STATUS OF LOTS IN 6500-6600 BLOCKS OF TABOR STREET DISCUSS ION authorized as a later time for construction of sidewalks if the Council desired. Councilman Davis stated the sidewalks could be addressed at a later date. Mr. Albin stated that normally it was not re-sodded. Councilwoman Spurlock advised she felt the grass should be replaced. RNL advised a cost estimate would be obtained for replacement and replaced as required. John Whitney was given authorization to extend the contract for one year. The question was asked of what the desire of the residents were as far as replatting their lots. Councilman Davis advised that if the residents wanted to make improvements to their property they would have to replat in compliance with State Law. After further discussion, RNL advised that the property owners could be contacted and it was suggested that they go together and hire a surveyor, the City would then waive the fees if replatted within six months. .> Page Two 3/28/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT John Whitney Please handle C.A. Please handle ·TEM PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VACANCY BUDGET POLICY WORKSHOP OTHER ITEMS DISCUSS ION C.A. advised that the Council Committee and staff had worked at length on the revisions to the Sign Ordinance. It is proposed that the Sign Ordinance become a part of the Zoning Ordinance, therefore all variances would be before the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Councilman Ramsey suggested that a Public Hearing should be held. It was determined that at least one Public Hearing would be held and that the proposed ordinance would be discussed at the meeting scheduled with developers and buil ders. .' Page Three 3/28/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Jeanette Rewis Please advertise Public Hearing C.A. Please handle Public Hearing Dr. Tommy Duer was placed as a second Jeanette Please correct alternate on the Zoning Board of Adjustment records to reflect change and Mr. Jeff Bunting, presently an alternate, and send notification letter will serve as a voting member to replace Mr. Jack Roseberry, who has resigned. RNL advised that the Budget Policy Workshop has been rescheduled for May 31, 1988. Councilwoman Hinkle discussed Christmas decorations and a tree for the City. This item, along with discussion of landscaping will be placed on the April 11, 1988, Council Agenda. Staff Please note John Whitney Please handle Jeanette Please note 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 - MARCH 28, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order March 28, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Richard Albin Absent: Mack Garvi n 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Counci lman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Councilman 3. INVOCATION Councilman Ramsey gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1988 APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1988 meeting. Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Fisher abstained due to absence from the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 5. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - POLICE APPRECIATION WEEK Mayor Echols and Mr. Bill Biggers presented Chief McGlasson with a proclamation which proclaimed Police Appreciation Week. March 28, 1988 Page 2 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Fisher removed Item 16 in it's entirety and replaced it with Item 16A, which was the appointment of Mr. Cal Luper as Election Judge. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16A.) APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. * 8. PZ 88-3 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR APPEAL HEARING ON ZONING CASE APPROVED 9. PS 88-1 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to establish the policy of the northern route and continue to explore ways to negotiate the center route for Watauga Road, Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Road. Councilman Davis stated that his understanding of the motion was to amend the Thoroughfare Plan to show that the Watauga Road alignment, from Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Road, would go along the northerly route, with an addition that negotiations might continue if required by the State Highway Department to take a more central route. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt it could be worked out with the Highway Department. Mr. McEntire stated the final motion would require setting a final approval of the document for the first meeting in May. Councilman Davis stated the information in the packet stated the Council would conduct a Public Hearing and take action on adoption of the revised Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. McEntire stated the action that is proposed is to set the final ordinance for hearing at the first meeting in May. Mayor Echols asked if the Public Hearing would be at the time of final consideration. Mr. McEntire stated this meeting had been published and notices mailed. Mr. McEntire stated that on final passage another hearing had to be held. March 28, 1988 Page 3 Mayor Echols asked if the meeting tonight was just for input. Councilman Davis stated the Council would be voting on their intentions tonight and the amendments the Council wanted on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mayor Echols stated his understanding was that the Council really would not be voting for the final adoption tonight. Councilman Davis stated that the information in the packet stated that this was an action item. Councilman Davis stated that if an ordinance was needed later, so be it. Councilman Davis stated he wanted the citizens present to know tonight how the Council voted and what the changes were. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Watauga Road - Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Road - The Commission, after much deliberation, determined that the most advantageous routing of Watauga Road, from a design and traffic standpoint, would be a routing directly eastward, taking right-of-way equally from the two large residential uses which are acreage tracts. However, the Commission noted that this direct approach might not be economically feasible. In deliberations regarding a second choice of the northerly route along Cardinal or the Southerly route along the Sunny Meadows Subdivision, the Commission, with six members in attendance, was equally split on two successive votes as to whether the routing should go north or south. Councilman Ramsey stated that the Council was goìng to take action and ratify it by ordinance later. Councilman Ramsey stated that he would like to see the direction of the road be established. Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. McEntire if sufficient time was not given for the Public Hearing, could the Council take action and ratify it later. Mr. McEntire replied yes. Councilman Davis stated he felt the northern route would work and if this did not meet the State Highway Department's requirements the City may be able to get them to lax their requirements. Mr. Line stated the Highway Department had been very cooperative and in effect stated that the northern or southern route would be acceptable. Councilwoman Spurlock asked Councilman Davis' objection to the southern route. Councilman Davis stated that it was because of the existing right-of-way for the northern route and also no homes would be displaced. Ms. Alice Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane, appeared before the Council. Ms. Scoma read a letter written by Mr. Scoma. The letter contained his request that the Council accept the Cardinal Lane route as the recommended March 28, 1988 Page 4 route for the proposed Watauga Road extension between Davis Boulevard and Amundson Drive. Mr. Billy Delp, 8400 Cardinal Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Delp stated that he was speaking in favor of the Watauga Road extension going to the South. Mr. Delp stated that no homes would be affected on southerly route and felt the southerly route would inconvenience the least amount of people. Mayor Echols asked how the central route would effect Mr. Delp. Mr. Delp stated the central route would not have that big of an effect on him. It would be better than the northerly route. Mr. James Robinson, 6463 Chilton, appeared before the Council. Mr. Robinson asked if the Council was considering all of Watauga Road, including the east end. Mayor Echols stated Watauga Road was being considered all the way to align with the road in Hurst. Mr. Robinson stated the road would run right into Ms. Budd's house. Mayor Echols advised that this would be checked into. Ms. Jackie Budd, 6321 Precinct Line Road, appeared before the Council. Ms. Budd passed out pictures showing the location of her house. Ms. Budd stated that she did not understand the northerly and southerly routes. Mayor Echols stated the plans showed the road would be going south of Ms. Budd's property. Ms. Budd asked who was going to build the road. Mayor Echols stated the Highway Department would build it, it would be funded by Federal Funds and the City would pay one-half the cost of right-of-way and utility adjustments. Mr. Albin advised that the City of North Richland Hills was not involved in the building of Longboone Road, which is located in Hurst where Watauga Road was to align. Councilman Davis stated that the Council was approving the general location of the road and there had not been a definite design and location of where the road was going. Mr. Joe Barnett, 6000 Davis Boulevard, representing the Barnett family, appeared before the Council. Mr. Barnett stated the Barnett's controlled all of the property on the east side along Davis. Mr. Barnett stated they had never been contacted March 28, 1988 Page 5 on the proposed location of the road. Mr. Barnett stated he felt the southern route was the best. Mr. Barnett stated he did demand his entitlement rights under the constitution which guarantees equal protection. Mr. Barnett stated he suggested the Council look at all the alternatives. Mr. Barnett stated he felt the southerly route would be in the best interest of all the citizens of North Richland Hills. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Barnett is he was in favor of the southern route. Mr. Barnett stated he was in favor of a southern route because it would be more feasible. Mr. Robert Marks, 8224 Pearl, appeared before the Council. Mr. Marks asked Mr. McEntire if the proposed extension from Smithfield to Davis was ever advertised when it proposed. Mr. McEntire stated that the topic tonight was proposed revisions to the Master Thoroughfare Plan and if the extension was part of the Master Plan then it was published. Mr. Marks stated that he would prefer to have the northern route approved. Ms. Billy Delp, 8400 Cardinal, appeared before the Council. Ms. Delp stated she understood that all the area would be affected. Ms. Delp stated she would have more to lose if the northern route was approved. Ms. Delp asked the Council to look at all the facts. Ms. Delores Goodson, 8225 Pearl, appeared before the Council. Ms. Goodson stated her entire neighborhood was concerned with the routing of the road. Ms. Goodson stated they were all in favor of the northern route. Mr. Frank Metts, 5001 Syklark, appeared before the Council. Mr. Metts stated he did not live anywhere near the location where this extension was being proposed. Mr. Metts asked what the latest copy of the Master Plan was and when it was drawn up. Mayor Echols advised the Master Plan was approved in 1985, after numerous Public Hearing were held. Mr. Metts stated the Master Plan was adopted as recently as 1985 and was already being amended. Mayor Echols advised the route shown on the map was the southern route and the difficult it posed was that it was going very close the the back yards of the Sunnyglenn Homes. Mr. Metts stated that consideration should be given to modifying the southern route. March 28, 1988 Page 6 Mr. Roy Owen, 8245 Pearl, appeared before the Council. Mr. Owen stated that Watauga Road was on the Master Plan for years, to go along Cardinal and as he understood, this change was not made to go the southern route at a public meeting. Mayor Echols advised that there was numerous Public Hearing and this was discussed at one of those hearings. Mr. Owen stated that he had researched all the minutes of the Council and the Planning Zoning Commission since 1985 and found nothing regarding the changing of the route. Ms. Carol Marks, 8224 Pearl, appeared before the Council. Ms. Marks stated that she would like for the Council to consider the northern route. Councilman Davis asked that the motion be restated. Councilman Ramsey stated the motion was to adopt the policy of the northern route. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Echols called a ten minute recess. Mayor Echols called the meeting back to order with the same Council Members and Staff present as recorded at the beginning of the meeting. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Main Street - Davis Boulevard to Crane Road - This street is currently designated in the Thoroughfare Plan as a C4U, four lane undivided Collector Street. The street is constructed to meet the criteria of a C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. The City has no specific plans or schedule for upgrading of the street to meet the requirements of the Plan. In reviewing the various documents relating to the Thoroughfare Plan the Staff discovered that the map contained in the Comprehensive Master Plan depicting the Thoroughfare Plan designates Main Street as a C2U Collector. No other records are available to substantiate this designation. It is assumed that this depiction is a typographical mistake on that particular map. The citizen's petition states their feelings that Main Street should be classified a C2U. Their contention is that the street serves only local traffic in the Glenann Addition and as such is entirely adequate. The Staff noted that the portion of Main Street east of Amundson Road is a local Collector and could be considered for downgrading in status. However, the portion of the street west of Amundson to Davis, in addition to the local traffic and a mixture of commercial and residential zoned property, carries the traffic generated by the Smithfield Junior High. March 28, 1988 Page 7 The Commission recommended that the portion of Main Street east of Amundson Road to Crane Road be downgraded on the Thoroughfare Plan to a C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Kathy Robinson, 6463 Chilton, appeared before the Council. Ms. Robinson stated that she would like to recommend to the Council not to make Main a four lane street. Ms. Vicki Hurst, 8837 Main, appeared before the Council. Ms. Hurst stated that Main Street, from the railroad track to Davis, was presently four lane. Ms. Hurst stated that the children did not have a safe place to walk in route to school. Ms. Hurst stated that if sidewalks could be built it would be a big improvement. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Simmons Drive - Main Street to Martin Drive - This street is classified a C4U, four lane Collector Street in the Thoroughfare Plan. At the present time the street exists within the Glenann Addition terminating on the south at Martin Drive. Future plans call for the street to be extended southward through the industrial property to intersect with Watauga Road and to continue on to Grapevine Highway. The existing section is constructed as a standard residential street. The C4U designation begins at Main Street within the Glenann Addition. The City has no plans or funds to accomplish the improvements to bring the street into compliance with the plan or extend the street southward through the undeveloped areas. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that Simmons Drive, from Main Street to the future location of Watauga Road, be downgraded to a C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Martin Drive - Crane Road to Precinct Line Road - This street is designated as a C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. The City is in the process of improving the street. Plans have been completed and right-of-way acquisition is under way. The project will construct curb and gutters and install new pavement. The project does include the widening of the street in the area noted to conform to the Thoroughfare Plan designation. The purpose for this classification is to serve as an extension of Crane Road to provide the linkage to Precinct Line Road. The citizen's petition suggested that this short section should be upgraded to March 28, 1988 Page 8 a C4U classification. The staff could not reconcile the citizen request with the general downgrading which they were proposing for the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended no change in the classification of Martin Drive. The Council agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission that no change in the classification be made. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Douglas Lane - North of Starnes Road - This street is designated as a C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. Originally the Thoroughfare Plan called for this street to extend north all the way to Bursey Road. In the deliberations by the Commission on the Apple Valley Plat it was determined that the street should not extend further north than the intersection of Moss Lane, which is a street extended from the west out of the Foster Village Addition. The Staff noted that since the Preliminary Plat was now approved with this street configuration the Thoroughfare Plan should be revised accordingly. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that Douglas Lane, as a C2U street, be terminated at Moss Lane. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the new northerly extension of Douglas Lane to terminate at Moss, not to extend to Bursey Road. Motion carried 4-2, Councilmen Ramsey, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, Councilwoman Hinkle voting for; Councilwomen Moody and Spurlock voting against. Mayor Echols presented the following information: Meadowview Terrace/Windhaven Road - These two street are designated as continuous C2U, two lane undivided Collector Street. The intent of this designation was to provide a street link between Bursey Road on the north and Starnes Road on the south. However, in the development of the Foster Village Subdivision Meadowview Terrace was not extended northward completely through the Subdivision. Instead, Crosstimbers Drive was constructed as the continuous link. Meadowview Terrace was also precluded from reaching Bursey Road with the development of Western Oaks Subdivision which does not provide a continuous street. On the other hand, the area immediately north of the Foster Village Subdivision through which Crosstimbers Drive may be extended is not currently developed and an opportunity still exists to provide the Collector Street link to Bursey Road. The existing portions of Cross timbers Drive are constructed in conformance with the C2U criteria. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that Meadowview Terrace/ Windhaven Road be eliminated from the Thoroughfare Plan and Crosstimbers Drive be added to the plans as a C2U, two lane Collector Street, between Starnes Road and Bursey Road. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. March 28, 1988 Page 9 Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to instruct the Attorney for the City to draft an ordinance to ratify action taken on the Master Thoroughfare Plan and instruct the staff to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan showing the amendment and deletions. Motion carried 6-0. *10. GN 88-18 PROPOSED WRITE-OFF - DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTS APPROVED *11. GN 88-19 APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EMERALD HILLS WAY PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *12. PU 88-16 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM TEXAS AMERICAN BANK/FORT WORTH, N.A., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD APPROVED *13. PU 88-17 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM JOE V. TIRK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD APPROVED *14. PU 88-18 AUTHORIZE "OPEN SPOT MARKET" PURCHASING FOR ASPHALT, OIL AND GASOLINE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR APPROVED *15. PU 88-19 EXTEND PRESENT CONTRACT WITH BADGER METER, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR APPROVED *16. PU 88-20 PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK FOR TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR REMOVED This item was removed from the Agenda. *16A. GN 88-20 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 88-2 - APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGE - RESOLUTION NO. 88-9 APPROVED 17. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS March 28, 1988 Page 10 Mr. Noah Campbell, 9200 Martin, appeared before the Council. Mr. Campbell stated that building permits were issued for the Nob Hill Addition and they had their sewage holding tank right in front of his driveway. Mr. Campbell stated when the tank became full the raw sewage was being pumped in the ditch in front of his house. Mayor Echols advised there were plans for building a lift station, south toward the Grapevine Highway to alleviate the problem. Mayor Echols stated that the City would do what was necessary to keep the raw sewage from being released. Ms. Kathy Robinson, 6463 Chilton, appeared before the Council. Ms. Robinson stated that she would like to be notified on any changes to the Thoroughfare Plan Mr. Line stated that the City tried diligently to notify citizens of all meetings. 18. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. XJá«~ Mayor ATTEST: ~Ma:d/ ¿~ Ci Secretary