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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1985-02-25 Minutes -c~ Present: ITEM /' LETTER FROM MR. & MRS. D.S. BYRD, RE: ORDINANCE NO. 1156 - PERTAINING TO ZONING OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 23, CLEARVIEW ADDITION \, PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN JIM RAMSEY REPORT OF SESQUICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1985 Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Jim Ramsey Marie Hinkle Jim Kenna Virginia Moody Harold Newman Rodger Line Rex McEntire Gene Riddle Lee Maness Richard Royston Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager City Attorney Public Works/Utility Director Finance Director Planning & Development Director Absent: Dennis Horvath Assistant City Manager DISCUSSION RNL presented a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Byrd. RNL stated the City Attorney ruled she would have to wait 6 months from the last zoning case to request a new zoning. Rex stated that this should go to the Planning and Zoning Commission to request an amendment to the ordinance. Councilman Ramsey made a statement regarding the right of elected officials to disagree on issues without being suspected of dealing in personalities. Councilwoman Moody presented a report on the Sesquicentennial. Councilwoman Moody stated a Town Hall Meeting had been held. She stated that a local VW dealer had donated a van to be used for l~ years in conjunction with the wagon train. ASSIGNMENT Rex Write a letter for Mayor's signature explaining steps to take. NAN NAN -- C· \ ' , I ¡- ( r-- L ITEM JOINT ELECTION BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND TARRANT COUNTY - APRIL 6, 1985 OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSION A joint election between the City and county on the 9-1-1 emergency phone system was explained. This will be on ballot, April 6, 1985. Discussed Council Meeting for March 25, 1985. RNL stated there would not be enough present to hold a meeting due to the fact that there is a National League of Cities convention in Washington. It was decided that the meeting will be held April 8, 1985. A discussion was held on a letter to the Council from George Tucker, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The letter is attached. Mayor Pro Tem Richard Davis asked for an amendment to the Sign Ordinance concerning increasing the distance to 1,000 feet between billboards. A discussion was held on the entire ordinance. Councilman Ramsey stated he had talked to the President of thè Chamber of Commerce concerning dues of the City to the Chamber. Councilman Ramsey suggested paying our dues (approximately $3,839) and then negotiating for further services from the Chamber at a minimum rate of support of $6,000 annually. 2/25 Pre-Council Page 2 ASSIGNMENT NAN Jeanette Schedule all March 25th items for April 8th. Issues to be discussed in joint meeting regarding Master Plan. Richard ROystOI Comp ile information on distance between exist- ing billboards for March 11th Meeting. NAN 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 - FEBRUARY 25, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Echols called the meeting to order February 25, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Marie Hinkle Jim Kenna Virginia Moody Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Staff: Rodger N. Line Jeanette Rewis Gene Riddle Rex McEntire Lee Maness Richard Royston Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Secretary Public Works Director Attorney Finance Director Director of Planning City Engineer Boards & Commissions: Marjorie Nash Planning and Zoning Commission J. Douglas Davis Park and Recreation Board Press: Duward Bean Mark England Chris Williams Mr. Carter Absent: Dennis Horvath Northeast Chronicle Mid Cities Daily News Star Telegram Star Telegram Assistant City Manager 3. The invocation was given by Councilwoman Hinkle. 4. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1985. Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Newman abstaining due to absence. 5. Mayor Echols removed item #19; Councilman Ramsey removed item #21 from the Consent Agenda. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1985 APPROVED REMOVAL OF ITEMS(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Mayor Echols read the following letter from Earl McKinney: "I realize this is most inconvenient, but we would ask of you postponement of Case #PZ 84-79, concerning zoning appeal of 15 acres on North Davis Blvd. The principal parties involved have been called out of town unexpectedly and will not be able to attend. We request a hearing on the next available date." Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to postpone action on this item until April 8, 1985. Motion carried 7-0. 8. Postponed 9. Mayor Echols read the following letter from Burk Collins Investments: "I am requesting another postponement on our zoning case on the property at Loop 820 and Bedford-Euless Road. I am requesting that you read my letter to the council at your Monday night meeting. Mr. Doug Gilliland seems to be the person who is representing the home owners in opposition to this zoning. Doug has requested that I postpone this zoning for thirty (30) days in an effort for all of us to work together to resolve our differences on this issue. Although I have already postponed this three times at the zoning board, I have decided to honor Doug's request. I personally feel we shãuld come before the council all in favor or all opposed to the zoning and we will attempt to resolve our differences prior to March 25th. I personally do not want to subject the council members to an unpopular decision, though it will be regardless of which way you vote. I have made every effort possible to work with the home owners, and I will continue to do so in an effort to reach a satisfactory arrangement. I want to apologize to you and the zoning board for delaying this so many times. However, I have always felt it best to work every possible way to resolve the issues rather than force an issue. Thank you." February 25, 1985 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22 & 23) APPROVED PZ 84-79 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC a HEARING - APPEAL HEARING - REQUEST OF LYNN H. & FRANCES SPENCER TO REZONE TRACTS 1 & IB, E.A. CROSS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 281, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO C-l (COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET NORTH OF ODELL STREET) POSTPONED ORDINANCE NO. 1170 POSTPONED PZ 84-82 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING - REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS INVESTMENTS TO REZONE PART OF LOT 1, LOTS 2 & 3, AND PART OF LOT 4, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FROM R-l (SINGLE FAMILY) TO C-l (COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED ON THE EAST S IDE OF STRUMMER DRIVE AT BEDFORD EULESS ROAD) POSTPONED Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to postpone action on this item until April 8, 1985. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Postponed 11. Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Ms. Sue Ammons, Attorney, 729 Bedford-Euless Road, appeared before the Council representing Dr. Graham. Ms. Ammons stated that this property was located on Davis Boulevard opposite the YMCA. Ms. Ammons stated there were Day Care Centers located on each side of the property. Ms. Ammons stated that Dr. Graham wished to put his medical office on this property. Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to please come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the public hearing. 12. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve PZ 85-9, Ordinance No. 1183. Motion carried 7-0. *13. *14. February 25, 1985 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1182 POSTPONED PZ 85-9 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF ALEXANDER GRAHAM, M.D. TO REZONE LOT 5, BLOCK 33, NOR'EAST ADDITION FROM R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO LR (LOCAL RETAIL) (LOCATED AT 5409 DAVIS BOULEVARD) ORDINANCE NO. 1183 APPROVED PS 85-6 REQUEST OF NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENTS FOR FINAL PLAT OF BLOCKS 14 THRU 17, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOOP 820 AND SOUTH OF LEWIS DRIVE EAST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED PS 85-7 REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS INVESTMENTS FOR REPLAT OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 50, NOR'EAST ADDITION (LOCATED SOUTH OF LOLA DRIVE BETWEEN RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND ROBERTA DRIVE) APPROVED *15. *16. *17. >'<18. 19. Mr. Ralph Thrasher, 6708 Starnes, appeared before the Council. Mr. Thrasher stated that his concern was the upcoming election on the 9-1-1. Mr. Thrasher stated the proposition looked like a good thing, when you listen to their explanation of what it would do and not do. Mr. Thrasher stated he was deaf and had attended the meetings on 9-1-1 and had asked what it would do for the deaf. Mr. Thrasher stated the only answer he could get was that it would be worked out. February 25, 1985 Page 4 PS 85-8 REQUEST OF HANSON PROPERTIES FOR FINAL PLAT OF NOB HILL ADDITION (LOCATED EAST OF CRANE ROAD, WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND NORTH OF MARTIN DRIVE) PS 85-9 REQUEST OF CLETA OGGIER FOR SHORT FORM PLAT OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, MARTIN ADDITION (LOCATED WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH AND EAST OF THE PROPOSED NOB HILL ADDITION) APPROVED PS 85-10 REQUEST OF DAVID BARFIELD FOR REPLAT OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 1, MARTIN ADDITION (LOCATED WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND NORTH OF THE PROPOSED NOB HILL ADDITION) APPROVED PS 85-12 REQUEST OF JOHN C. COOK FOR REPLAT OF LOTS lR-IAl & lR-IA2, BLOCK 6, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HILLTOP DRIVE AT BROWNING DRIVE) APPROVED GN 85-13 JOINT ELECTION BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND TARRANT COUNTY APRIL 6, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 85-6 APPROVED Mr. Thrasher stated that he felt the cost for the 9-1-1 was also misrepresented. Mayor Echols stated that all this resolution dealt with was holding a joint election with the County. Mr. Thrasher asked if the City had already agreed to have the joint election. Mayor Echols stated that the purpose of the resolution was to hold the joint election and asked Mr. Thrasher if he objected to the joint election. Mr. Thrasher replied no. Councilman Kenna stated that the Council was not voting on whether to let the County have the election. The election would be held regardless of our vote on the joint election. Councilman Kenna stated that the Council was voting to let the county conduct the election with the City so it would be more convenient for the citizen. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle to approve Resolution No. 85-6. Councilman Kenna stated that the Council was not condoning or backing a 9-1-1 system. All they were doing was trying to make the polling place more available to the citizens. Mayor Echols stated that the election would give the Council an opportunity to determine whether the City did indeed go into the 9-1-1 system. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the Council would get the results on how North Richland Hills citizens felt about 9-1-1 and give the Council some direction to pursue later on. Councilman Fisher stated he would like to thank Mr. Thrasher for loaning him the tapes on the 9-1-1 meetings. Motion to approve carried 7-0. *20. 21. Mayor Echols presented the following information: A statement was received from Haltom-Richland Chamber for 1985 dues in the amount of $3,839.00. This is based on 11¢ per capita and a population estimate of 34,900 as of December 31, 1984. February 25, 1985 Page 5 GN 85-14 CONDEMNATION ACTION FOR GLENVIEW DRIVE PROJECT, RESOLUTION NO. 85-7 APPROVED GN 85-15 HALTOM/RICHLAND CHAMBER DUES Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna to approve the payment of dues in the amount of $3,839.00 and consider a contract with the Chamber that the City contribute a minimum up to $6,000. Motion carried 7-0. *22. *23. 24. Mr. Richard Radwan, 5909 Circle Drive North, appeared before the Council. Mr. Radwan stated there was a bad drainage problem at North Richland Boulevard and Holiday Lane. Mr. Radwan stated that in October, 1984, a Mr. Harvey Spartger started building quadroplexes and knowing what the land was zoned for the neighborhood accepted it. Mr. Radwan stated that at that same time it was learned there was a terrific drainage problem. Mr. Radwan stated he had been at this location for ten years. For the last five years he had no problems. Now, because of the construction his yard held approximately 8 to 12 inches of water. Mr. Radwan stated that on the 30th of October the following was presented, signed by four homeowners on the back side of the property: "We as owners of real property located on Circle North Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, which properties abut the property on Holiday Lane and North Richland Boulevard under construction by Harvey Spartger, hereby petition Harvey Spartger to immediately provide proper drainage of water which is accumulated on our properties due to the blockage of water flow created on the construction site by Harvey Spartger and/or his sub-contractors and to provide equitable settlement for the damages realized by each of us because of this obstruction. We further petition Harvey Spartger to create a proper drainage design at the aforementioned site to eliminate any future damage during the life time of our properties. II February 25 1985 Page 6 PU 85-8 ON LINE TERMINAL TO ACCESS REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK ("TCIC NCIC") APPROVED PAY 85-4 MISCELLANEOUS STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - SHERIDAN, PARAMOUNT, LINMA, BEWLEY & ARNOLD TERRACE APPROVED CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Radwan stated the following reply to the petition was received: "We are completely aware of your concern. We are well aware of the drainage problems affecting properties due to extensive rains in the last few weeks. We have had our equipment on standby ready to alleviate the problem. We were at a stand still until the ground dried. Our equipment was constantly stuck in the mud in an effort to correct the problem. As of the present the drainage has been corrected." Mr. Radwan stated there was a problem. He did not know what to do. He was just presenting his case but thought something needed to be done. Mr. Radwan stated that shrubs, and his fence. this problem before. he had extensive damage to grass, Mr. Radwan stated he did not have Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked what the date of the reply was. Mr. Radwan stated approximately November 12, 1984. Councilman Fisher stated he was aware of this problem back in October and thought it had been resolved. Mr. Radwan stated he had talked to some of the members of the Council and the Engineer and had been assured that the problem was taken care of. Mr. Radwan stated the only way he knew for sure that it had not been taken care of was from the last rain. Councilman Ramsey stated he would recommend that the City stop whatever was going on until there was a chance to make sure everyone was in compliance. Mr. Line stated that he was at the site today and it was certainly obvious their problem existed. Mr. Line stated he also thought the problem had been corrected. Mr. Line stated that he had asked the City Engineer to go out and shoot a grade to determine which way the property needed to drain. Mr. Line stated it appeared that the developer fixed his back parking lot and driveway where it would drain to the south but put a lip on a curb right behind the homeowners' fences that had created a funnel. Mr. Line stated the problem would be taken care of. Mr. Line stated he did not know if the developer would be responsible or if the city would have to do it. Councilman Kenna asked if the development was finished. Mr. Line stated the buildings were not complete. Councilman Ramsey stated he would like to recommend that the City stop it until the problem was resolved. February 25, 1985 Page 7 February 25, 1985 Page 8 Mr. Line stated that the City Staff would take care of the problem. 25. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to adjourn the meeting of February 25, 1985. ADJOURNMENT Motion carried 7-0. ~ /' /1.) lftv?l &Af~:·~ Mayor ATTEST: