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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPC 2018-01-11 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 JANUARY 11, 2018 1. Call To Order The Strategic Plan Committee of the City of north Richland Hills, Texas met on the 11th day of January, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.in the City Council Workroom. Present: Tim Welch City Council Member, Chairman Rita Wright-Oujesky City Council Member, Vice Chairperson Jerry Tyner Planning and Zoning Commissioner Justin Welborn Planning and Zoning Commissioner Amy Steele Committee Member Blake Hedgecock Committee Member Brent Barrow Committee Member Brian Crowson Committee Member Danny Beltran Committee Member Karen Russell Committee Member Mark Wood Committee Member Skip Baskerville Committee Member Suzy Compton Committee Member Tracye Tipps Committee Member Absent: Tim Barth City Council Member Lee Knight Alternate Committee Member Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner John Chapman Planning Technician Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development City Council Member Tim Welch called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 2. Approve minutes of the October 12, 2017 Strategic Plan Committee meeting. January 11, 2018 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER RITA WRIGHT-OUJESKY , SECONDED BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 14-0. 3. Discussion of future land uses in the city and draft 2018 Land Use Plan changes. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock summarized steps and actions the Strategic Plan Committee has taken and explained the evening's agenda. Mr. Comstock discussed targeted goals for the strategic plan and land use definitions. Committee Member Suzy Compton sought clarification of combining neighborhood and office land uses. Mr. Comstock stated the land use recommendation is to combine neighborhood services and office in order to consolidate and simplify the land use designations. Mr. Comstock stated the proposed land use will update the Valley Drive, Continental Trail, Little Ranch Road, and Meadow Creek Road areas to Residential Estate from low-density residential. City Council Member Tim Welch invited two property owners in the audience to speak about the proposed change. Linda Martin, 7300 Continental Trail, North Richland Hills, TX 76182, explained she and her family have been long-time property owners and residents of North Richland Hills and summarized a letter she prepared for the Committee. Elaine McCallion, 7401 Continental Trail, North Richland Hills, TX 76182, stated her position is similar to Ms. Martin's letter and the statements made during her discussions with the Committee. With reference to Ms. McCallion's comments, Committee Member Brent Barrow stated the differences between land use recommendations and zoning is that land-recommendations are only an idea and do not affect the zoning of the property. Ms. Martin and Committee Member Barrow discussed outcomes of the proposed change and how it could affect the sale of her property. Council Member Rita Wright-Oujesky stated land uses are only recommendations, and that zoning is January 11, 2018 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 examined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on a case-by-case scenario. Mr. Comstock stated the neighborhood could consider site-specific recommendations for alternative land uses. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Justin Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the enforcement of the land-use plan going forward. Mr. Comstock stated the goal is to make Planning and Zoning and City Council recommendations based on the land-use plan. Mr. Comstock discussed the Little Bear Creek corridor and the intent of the land-use proposal to preserve the open space. Mr. Comstock discussed the proposed land-use for Gifford Lane and Franklin Court. Committee Member Compton and Mr. Comstock discussed the total acreage of the area and described the lot sizes. Mr. Comstock discussed that the proposed land-use for Oak Leaf Mobile Home Park is recommended for office, but also stated a low-density or medium-density residential designation would be appropriate. Committee Member Mark Wood stated the property is not ideal for office. Mr. Comstock discussed the proposed land-use for the northwest corner of Hightower and Davis Boulevard with a recommendation of low-density residential. Mr. Comstock discussed key areas to review during the small group discussion. 4. Small Group Discussions 4.A Discussion of future land uses in the city. The Committee broke into small group discussions at 7:35 p.m. Group 1: Mark Wood Suzy Compton Tim Welch Skip Baskerville Amy Steele Group 2: Brian Crowson Jerry Tyner Justin Welborn January 11, 2018 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Tracyse Tipps Brent Barrow Group 3: Brent Hendgecock Rita Wright-Oujesky Karen Russell Danny Beltran 5. Reconvene in City Council Work Room for brief review of small group discussions. The Committee reconvened at 8:06 p.m. Mr. Comstock began the discussion with the intersection of Liberty Lane and Holiday Lane. Committee Member Mark Wood stated their group decided on a small office park or local retail. Committee Member Blake Hedgecock stated his group decided on medium-density residential. Mr. Comstock asked the Committee what ideas the groups had for the area of Karen Dr, Holiday Ln, and NE Loop 820. Committee Member Wood stated his group chose to leave the area as residential because it's the most probable. Mr. Comstock asked the Committee their ideas for Richland Center at Bedford-Euless Road and Starnes. Committee Member Wood stated his group decided on an urban village in order to mix in multiple uses. Committee Member Amy Steele stated this would be appropriate and attract a younger demographic. Committee Member Barrow stated his group suggests to hire a consultant, but leans towards the urban village. The Committee also discussed realigning the intersection and lanes in order to make this area more accessible. Mr. Comstock moved to the last area, the triangle bound by Glenview, Rufe Snow, and Boulevard 26, and asked for thoughts and suggestions from the Committee. Committee Member Wood stated his group recommends a further study. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Justin Welborn stated the area would need a catalyst and likely a special district. Committee Member Barrow's group suggests commercial and retail along Boulevard 26 and single-family residential behind the commercial and retail. Committee Member Danny Beltran stated his group mentioned a drive-in movie theater and industrial uses on the Richland Plaza property at the southern tip of the city. January 11, 2018 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 6. Adjournment City Council Member Tim Welch adjourned the Strategic Plan Committee at 8:28 p.m. .� ;/ rr, , elch, Chairman Attest: i •6•Ii Ai'f.,L or n Chapman, S-cretary January 11, 2018 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5