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ITEM
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 1984
Dick Faram
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Gene Riddle
Marie Hinkle
Jim Ramsey
Richard Davis
Jim Kenna
Dick Fisher
J.C. Hubbard
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Harold Newman
DISCUSSION
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Public Works Director
Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Attorney
City Engineer
Councilman
DISCUSSION OF Sixteen areas on the Zoning Map were identified and
THE ZONING
MAP - PLANNING discussed as potential problem areas. The Council
AND ZONING
COMMISSION determined that the intent of the Zoning Ordinance was
DISCUSSION OF
WATER AND
SEWER SYSTEM-
MAYOR FARAM
to not change the zoning of vacant, unplatted property
without the appropriate hearing conducted by Planning
and Zoning. The only changes to be made were to conform
existing uses to the proper zoning, therefore item #1,
3A, 6, 8, 9 & 11 should be corrected to coincide with
the previous zoning classifications.
Mayor Faram discussed a proposal with the Council that
was made to the Mayor and City Manager of Watauga. The
proposal is to sell the water and sewer system currently
in Watauga to that city. The price would be determined by
establishing what percent of bond indebtedness of the two
cities is physically located in Watauga (exclusive of
ground storage and major mains). The City of Watauga
would pay through us to our bond holders that portion of
ASSIGNMENT
Gene - Prepare
Zoning Ordinance
similar to item
1115 to correct
errors
RNL - Follow up
with financial
advisor and KEF
2/13 Pre-Council
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ITEM
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
the indebtedness at the same interest rate we currently
have. Watauga would then be in control of their own
system, their own growth and could finance any needed
improvements on their own. This sale would be a phased
transfer and the current water rates would cover their
M&O as well as their portion of debt requirement. Mayor
Faram stressed that there are no figures available at
this time on the amount of their debt requirement or
other assets located in Watauga. He asked the Council
to think about the proposal and pass on any pitfalls
that they may see. There was a brief discussion following
his presentation regarding the potential valving and
metering problems. The Mayor asked the Staff to begin
working up cost estimates. The Council then questioned
the Staff about the current status of the Watauga sewer
problem. Richard Albin stated that he was waiting for
the City of Watauga and the two developer's engineers to
provide data that was requested. He will need approximately
one week to prepare the report after the data are collected.
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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 13, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Faram called the meeting to order February 13, 1984, at
7:30 p.m.
2.
Present:
Dick Faram
Jim Ramsey
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
J.C. Hubbard
Jim Kenna
Harold Newman
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Gene Riddle
John Whitney
Press:
Mark England
Catherine Woodard
David Doremus
3.
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
City Engineer
Director Public Works-
Utility
Purchasing Agent
Mid Cities Daily News
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Northeast Chronicle
The invocation was given by Councilman Davis.
4.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle,
to approve the minutes of the January 23, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.
Councilman Davis removed item #16 from the Consent Agenda.
6.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle,
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
CONS IDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1984
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REMOVING ITEM (S)
FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF to
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
(S) INDICATED BY
ASTERISK (#12, 13,
14, 15, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29 & 30)
APPROVED
7.
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Steve Harrison, Attorney, 4708 Holiday Lane West,
representing Mr. Gene Huggins appeared before the Council.
Mr. Harrison stated that Mr. Huggins desired to put a Honda
Dealership at this location. Mr. Harrison stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the request because
they wanted a more restrictive C-2 Zoning, which was the
zoning now under the new Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Harrison stated
he made application for the C-2 zoning and was advised they
would have to wait six months because the request had been
denied. Mr. Harrison stated they checked with the City
Attorney to see if this was required and because the six
month period was critical to them, they asked for an appeal
hearing. Mr. Harrison stated they had met with the
property owners and tried to alleviate all their concerns.
Mr. Harrison stated he felt the commercial zoning would be
more compatible than the present zoning of multi-family.
At this time the Council was presented with a slide
presentation.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, Consulting Engineer, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated they had met with the property owners
in the area and their main concerns were traffic, a buffer
area and the general safety of the residents. Mr. Hedgcoth
stated they planned to construct a concrete six foot fence
on the north-south property line. Mr. Hedgcoth stated the
traffic would enter the lot along the west bound lane of
Loop 820. Mr. Hedgcoth stated there would be no drive
access from the lot on Susan Lee to the east or to Cloyce
Street to the west or Short Street to the north. Mr.
Hedgcoth stated there would also be twenty-four hour
security on premises and there would be no one entering the
northern portion of the property after 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Soloman Peterson, Architect, 16816 Dallas Parkway,
Dallas, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Peterson stated the dealership had been designed to be
as compatible as possible with the surrounding residential
property. Mr. Peterson stated that some of the concerns of
the property owners was the lighting, however the
directional lighting was away from the residential area.
Mr. Peterson stated the PA System would be designed to a
number of small boxes throughout the building to keep the
sound away from the residential property. Mr. Peterson
stated they had talked with the property owners and
addressed their concerns and hoped that all was
satisfactory.
February 13, 1984
Page 2
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING -
APPEAL HEARING -
PZ 83-66, REQUEST OF
GENE HUGGINS TO
REZONE BLOCK 42C AND
LOT 21R, BLOCK 5,
RICHLAND TERRACE
ADDITION FROM MULTI-
FAMILY AND 1F-9 TO
COMMERCIAL (LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
NORTHEAST LOOP 820
FRONTAGE ROAD AND
BOUNDED ON THE WEST
BY CLOYCE DRIVE)
Mr. Steve Harrison appeared before the Council.
Mr. Harrison stated their primary concern was Mr. James
Wilson, the property owner that would be the one most
affected and Mr. Huggins had made the following commitments
to Mr. Wilson:
1. There will be no drive access from the auto
dealership to Susan Lee Lane;
2. The service area will be closed and locked at or
before 6:00 p.m. each day;
3. There will be a twenty-four hour on-premises
security to protect against theft and vandalism;
4. All lighting will be directional lighting only
designed to provide light only in display areas and
to minimize diffused light on adjacent property. A
majority of the lighting will be cut-off during
off-business hours and only minimum security
lighting will remain on during off-business hours;
5. The exterior public address system will be mounted
such that all speakers are directed away from
residential areas to mute the effect on adjacent
property owners. No buzzers or bells will be used
on the exterior public address system;
6. The north-south fence on the back property line of
adjacent property owners will be concrete fence
with a painted brick pattern toward the residential
property side, at a height of either six foot or
eight foot, as determined by a consensus of the
property owners;
7. The side-yard fence running south-easterly along the
side-lot line to Mr. Wilson's property will be a
six foot concrete fence with a painted brick
pattern toward Mr. Wilson's property to the front
building line of Mr. Wilson's residence; from the
front building line southeast to Susan Lee Lane the
property line will be landscaped with shrubs from
three foot to four foot in height and small trees
sufficient to provide a visual barrier; and,
8. Landscaping with shrubs and small trees will also
be provided on the tracts' frontage to Susan Lee.
Mr. Harrison stated that Mr. Huggins wanted him to express
to the Council that the name of the dealership would be
North Richland Hills Honda and would employ local people.
February 13, 1984
Page 3
Mr. McEntire asked Mr. Harrison if he understood that the
property would fit in the new zoning classification of C-2.
Mr. Harrison stated yes, that was what they wanted.
Mr. James Wilson, 4705 Susan Lee, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Wilson stated that based on the commitments that had
been made, he would be in favor of the rezoning.
Mr. Billy Griffin, 4801 Susan Lee, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Griffin stated that he had talked with the property
owners in the area and four of them on Susan Lee were in
favor of the rezoning and he would ask the Council to
approve the request.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in
opposition to the request to please come forward.
Mrs. Linda Sutphin, 5012 Mary Anna Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mrs. Sutphin stated that she was not in opposition to the
rezoning of the property to commercial, but was against the
type of development being proposed. Mrs. Sutphin stated
there were several dealerships in North Richland Hills that
backed up to commercial developments and not in a
residential area. Mrs. Sutphin stated she was not
contacted about the rezoning change.
Mr. Alf Brekke, 5020 Mary Anna Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Brekke stated he did not feel the dealership would
last, that there had been dealerships in the City that only
lasted a short time. Mr. Brekke stated it would add more
traffic in the area. Mr. Brekke stated he had no
objections to the way it was going to be built, but did not
think it would be a lasting thing.
Councilman Kenna stated that as alternatives, the property
could become apartments or a shopping center.
Mrs. Dorothy Porter, 4928 Mary Anna Way, appeared before
the Council.
Mrs. Porter stated she was for commercial development, but
did not want a car dealership. Mrs. Porter stated she felt
it would cause more traffic in the area.
February 13, 1984
Page 4
Mrs. G.S. Osborne, 5014 Mary Anna Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mrs. Osborne stated that no matter what was built on the
lot it would add more traffic. Mrs. Osborne stated a
dealership would make Grapevine Highway and Davis
Boulevard, which was already unbearable with traffic, more
hazardous.
Mr. Eric Lilley, 4906 Mary Ann Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Lilley stated that he was against the rezoning because
of the lights and the noise the loud speakers would cause.
Mr. Charlie Banks, 5022 Mary Anna Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Banks stated he had no objection to the rezoning, but
would rather have a professional building that would have a
lower noise level. Mr. Banks stated he felt the dealership
would lower the values of the property on Mary Anna Way.
Councilman Fisher asked Mr. Banks if he was concerned about
the traffic in any way.
Mr. Banks stated no, the only concern he would have as far
as the traffic would be on Short Street.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram
closed the public hearing.
8.
Mayor Faram advised the Council that this was an appeal
hearing and would require a 3/4 vote.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 83-66, Ordinance No. 1087.
Councilman Davis stated that because of the concerns of the
homeowners he would like for the motion to include the
commitments that had been made by Mr. Huggins and have them
attached as part of the Ordinance.
Councilman Kenna and Councilwoman Hinkle agreed to the
commitments being a part of the motion and Ordinance.
Councilman Davis asked what would be on the property by
Short Street.
Mr. Harrison stated it would be landscaped with trees and
shrubs.
February 13, 1984
Page 5
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
83-66
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 1087
Councilman Kenna stated that several speakers indicated
they were in support of the commercial zoning and once a
commercial zoning was given there were many things that
would be less attractive than a dealership. Councilman
Kenna stated that multi-family could be built on the
property and he felt with the commitments that had been
made, everyone knew what would be placed on the property
with the C-2 zoning.
Mr. McEntire stated that from the standpoint of objections,
he had noticed that there were not any objecting to the
commercial zoning only the car dealership. Mr. McEntire
stated that he wanted to point out that the Council was not
voting on a dealership but the C-2 zoning.
Motion carried 7-0.
9.
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Kirk Nance, 1100 Greenpoint Circle, Fort Worth, appeared
before the Council.
Mr. Nance stated this request was heard by the Planning and
Zoning Commission August 12, 1983 and was denied by a tie vote.
Mr. Nance stated the main reason the Commission denied the
request was because of the footage requirements for a sign
on this property and he did not feel the footage should have
been a bearing in the zoning case. Mr. Nance stated that the
property to the west was industrial and the property to the
east was zoned commercial. Mr. Nance stated that the last
time he had reviewed the Zoning Map it showed the property
in question to be zoned industrial.
Councilman Kenna stated he understood that the request
shown on the plat, which exists, is to the center line of
Loop 820.
Mr. Nance stated yes, from the center line of the railroad
to the center of Loop 820.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey asked Mr. Nance how he could request a
rezoning change when he did not own the property.
Mr. Nance stated he had authorization from the railroad for
the rezoning and also had a lease on the property from the
railroad.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposi-
tion to this request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram
closed the public hearing.
February 13, 1984
Page 6
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING -
APPEAL HEARING -
PZ 83-54, REQUEST OF
M & W INVESTMENTS TO
REZONE A PORTION OF
TRACT 4, T.K. AKERS
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19,
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
INDUSTRIAL (LOCATED
ON THE RAILROAD
PROPERTY NORTH OF
NORTHEAST LOOP 820)
10.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. McEntire if the applicant could represent
the railroad as ownership and seek this change in zoning.
Mr. McEntire stated the applicant could if he had a lease,
but he had never seen the lease.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. McEntire if it was within the legal
rights of the Council to pass this zoning based on what had
been presented.
Mr. McEntire stated he would advise the Council not to
approve the request.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to deny PZ 83-54, Ordinance No. 1088.
Motion carried 7-0.
11.
Mayor Faram stated he had a request from Mr. Phillip Barnett to
speak on this request.
Mr. Phillip Barnett, 2813 Michael, Mineral Wells, appeared
before the Council.
Mr. Barnett stated there were a number of items in the
Engineer's letter that needed to be taken care of. Mr. Barnett
stated that items #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were all corrected.
Mr. Barnett asked that the Council approve the request.
Councilman Kenna asked if the Staff and the City Engineer
were satisfied with the answers provided in the February 7,
1984 letter.
Mr. Albin stated he had not seen the letter, but had spoken
with Mr. Barnett about stopping site distance at the
intersection of Fox Hollow and Chapman. Mr. Albin stated
that Mr. Barnett had done some calculations and felt he
could meet the criteria.
Councilman Kenna asked if everything else was satisfactory.
Mr. Albin stated yes.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey asked the Staff and Engineer if all
requirements had been met.
Mr. Riddle stated yes.
Councilman Davis stated that the City Engineer had stated
that the Consulting Engineer had agreed that a 1~ foot cut
would help, did that mean they were going to do that.
Mr. Line stated it was not planned.
February 13, 1984
Page 7
CONS IDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ
83-54.
DENIED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 83-125, REQUEST OF
WAYNE STEWART FOR
FINAL PLAT OF BLOCKS
13 THRU 25, FOX
HOLLOW ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF CHAPMAN ROAD,
BOUNDED ON THE WEST
BY RICHFIELD PARK)
APPROVED
February 13, 1984
Page 8
Mr. Albin stated they were going to meet the existing
street grade on Chapman.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey,
to approve PS 83-125.
Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Kenna, Newman, Hubbard
Fisher, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey and Councilwoman Hinkle
for; Councilman Davis voting against.
*12.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-1, REQUEST OF
B & M DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR FINAL
PLAT OF KINGSWOOD
ESTATES, SECTION 3,
(LOCATED NORTH OF
STARNES ROAD AND
BOUNDED ON THE EAST
BY EXISTING KINGSWOOD
ESTATES)
APPROVED
*13.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-2, REQUEST OF
JACK COOK FOR FINAL
PLAT OF LOTS 5 & 6,
BLOCK 1, MOLLIE B.
COLLINS ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF ODELL STREET
AND WEST OF
SMITHFIELD ROAD)
APPROVED
*14.
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-9, REQUEST OF
DAVID BARFIELD FOR
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 3,
BLOCK 1, MARTIN
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE WEST S IDE OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD,
BETWEEN AMUNDSON ROAD
AND MARTIN DRIVE)
APPROVED
*15.
16. Councilman Davis stated it was his understanding that on a
replat of a single family residential lot there had to be a
public hearing.
Mr. McEntire asked if there was a public hearing at the
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Councilman Davis stated yes.
Mr. McEntire stated that was sufficient.
Mrs. Dorothy Bulter appeared before the Council.
Mrs. Bulter stated that at one time this was one lot and they
wanted to make it back into one lot for future development.
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
approve PS 84-11.
Motion carried 7-0.
*17.
February 13, 1984
Page 9
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-10, REQUEST OF
YMCA & MUHSEN SHABOUT
FOR REPLAT OF LOTS
2R, 3R & 4R, BLOCK
11, EMERALD HILLS
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF
DAVIS BOULEVARD AT
LYNDA LANE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-11, REQUEST OF
B & B DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF
LOT 3R, BLOCK F,
RICHLAND OAKS
ADDITION (LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF
STRUMMER DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 288
FEET SOUTH OF
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-12, REQUEST OF
M-W DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF
LOTS 3R THRU 14R,
BLOCK 24A, RICHLAND
TERRACE ADDITION
(LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MAPLEWOOD AVENUE AND
CLOYCE DRIVE)
APPROVED
*18.
*19.
20. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
deny the variance.
Mr. Noel Yarger, North American Signs asked to speak.
Mayor Faram advised him that this was not a public hearing,
but if the Council had no objections he would let him
speak.
Mr. Yarger stated that his company represented Wolf Nursery
in asking for the variance. Mr. Yarger stated the sign he
wanted to put up was a sign that was a total of 210 square
feet. Mr. Yarger stated that one reason he wanted to
appear before the Council was because of the freedom of
speech amendment of the Constitution. Mr. Yarger stated
that the amendment pertained to the fact that if the speech
was commercial did not eliminate it from the protection of
the First Amendment. Mr. Yarger stated he understood the
need for sign codes and signs were very important to
businesses.
Motion to deny carried 7-0.
February 13, 1984
Page 10
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-13, REQUEST OF
U-TEX DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF
LOTS 1R-1 & 1R-2,
BLOCK 6, INDUSTRIAL
PARK ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
S IDE OF BROWNING
DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY
184 FEET WEST OF RUFE
SNOW DRIVE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 84-15, REQUEST OF
SERVICE CENTERS OF
AMERICA FOR REPLAT OF
LOTS 1R THRU 4R,
BLOCK 5, INDUSTRIAL
PARK ADDITION
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND
INDUSTRIAL PARK
DRIVE)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
NORTH AMERICAN SIGNS
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
FROM THE SIGN
ORDINANCE
DENIED
February 13, 1984
Page 11
*21.
CONS IDERATION OF
CHANGE TO CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
APPROVED
*22.
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 722,
SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE,
ESTABLISHING SPEED
ZONE ON A PORTION OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE
APPROVED
*23.
CONS IDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #2, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $145,370.16
TO STEELE-FREEMAN -
NORTHFIELD PARK
PROJECT
APPROVED
*24.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE 115, AND
CHANGE ORDER #2, IN
THE AMOUNT OF
$54,064.61 TO M.A.
VINSON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY - WALKER'S
BRANCH DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*25.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #11, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $66,765.00
TO UNIVERSAL TANK &
IRON WORKS
INCORPORATED -
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK
APPROVED
*26.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #3, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,974.69
TO M&D CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY - MORGAN
MEADOWS WEST DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*27.
*28.
*29.
*30.
31. Mayor Faram advised the Council that on page two of the
Resolution the name Mrs. Aline Parker should be inserted as
Judge and Mrs. Rolan Storkey as Alternate Judge.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve Resolution No. 84-6.
Motion carried 7-0.
32. Mrs. Sherry Arnold, 6821 Linma Lane, appeared before the
Council.
Mrs. Arnold stated the neighbors had some problems with
Walker Construction Company and would appreciate the Council's
consideration. Mrs. Arnold stated that in the Code of
Ordinance it stated:
February 13, 1984
Page 12
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
FOR TRACTOR AND MOWER
- PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
FOR CONN DRIVE AND
WATAUGA ROAD PUMP
STATION
APPROVED
CONS IDERATION OF
RATIFICATION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 84-4,
GLENVIEW DRIVE (ADDED
AS AN EMERGENCY ITEM
TO THE JANUARY 23,
1984 COUNCIL AGENDA)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
RATIFICATION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 84-5,
EMINENT DOMAIN -
ENGLER PROPERTY
(ADDED AS AN
EMERGENCY ITEM TO THE
JANUARY 23, 1984
COUNCIL AGENDA)
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION CALLING AN
ELECTION FOR APRIL 7,
1984, FOR THE
ELECTION OF A MAYOR
AND COUNCIL PLACE 2,
4, 6 AND APPOINTING
AN ELECTION JUDGE.
APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 84-6
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
RE: WALKER CONSTRUC-
TION COMPANY'S
OPERATION - MRS.
BETTY BECK - 3801
SCRUGGS DRIVE
February 13, 1984
Page 13
Section 2-62; Consideration of zoning matters -
The City Council shall consider matters referred by the
Planning and Zoning Committee only after the following
steps have been taken:
All Property owners within 200 feet of the property
to be rezoned shall be notified in writing, by
depositing such notice, properly addressed and posted,
in the U.S. Mail at least ten days prior to the
planning and zoning hearing, stating the time and
place of such hearing.
Mrs. Arnold stated the notice was placed in the Mid Cities News
and was told it was not feasible to notify everyone of the
proposed changes because of the massive changes. Mrs. Arnold
stated the City of Richland Hills was in the process of the same
type of city-wide changes and was planning a mass mailing to notify
their residents.
Mrs. Arnold read the following:
Charter of City of North Richland Hills, Article VI, Section
6; City Attorney "He shall approve the legality of every
ordinance before it is acted upon by the Council."
Mrs. Arnold stated her question was that if he knew we were not
notified was it a legal matter that was acted on.
Mr. McEntire stated what the City passed was a new Zoning Ordinance
and simply followed the State Statues.
Mrs. Arnold stated that in the Charter, Article XVIII, Section 17,
it stated:
The City of North Richland Hills shall have the power
to prohibit the erection or construction of any building
or structure of any kind within the City of North
Richland Hills without a permit first having been issued
by the City for the construction or erection of such
building or structure, and may authorize a fee to be
charged for such permit.
Mrs. Arnold stated there was a suit brought against Walker
Construction Company for not getting a permit. Mrs. Arnold
stated the case had died because of the lack of prosecution.
Mrs. Arnold stated she would appreciate the Council's
consideration on this matter.
Mr. McEntire advised Mrs. Arnold that the case was still
pending and was set for April.
Mrs. Arnold stated it was her understanding that Walker
Construction had been rezoned under the new Zoning Ordinance
to 1-2, which permitted the following:
17.2 Permitted uses
.1 Manufacturing and assembling operations of
commodities except Large steel structures.
17.3 General Conditions
.1 District area requirements:
(b) Minimum frontage: Every parcel of land
within this district shall have at least
fifty feet of frontage on a public street.
17.4 Special Conditions
.1 At lease ten percent of the lot shall be
maintained in permanent open landscaped area.
All landscaping shall be properly maintained
throughout the life of any use of the lot.
17.5 Environmental Standards
.1 In this district normal business activities
conducted shall not create a sound pressure
level on the bounding property line that
exceeds 75 decibels A scale.
Mrs. Arnold stated she wanted to know when she could expect
the ordinance to be enforced against Walker Construction Company.
Mayor Faram asked Mrs. Arnold if she was reading from North
Richland Hills Ordinances.
Mrs. Arnold replied yes.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. McEntire if he concurred.
Mr. McEntire asked Mrs. Arnold if she was talking about the
new Zoning Ordinance.
Mrs. Arnold replied yes.
Mr. McEntire stated he would have to amend the City's plea.
Mrs. Patricia Pettet, 3736 Kris, North Richland Hills,
appeared before the Council.
Mrs. Pettet stated she would like to thank the City Council
for spraying for mosquitos last summer. Mrs. Pettet stated
she would like to know when the drainage job between Kris
and Charles would be finished.
Mr. Albin stated it should be completed in less than a
month.
Mrs. Pettet stated she was still having cat problems and
wanted to know what she could do.
Mayor Faram asked Mrs. Pettet if she had discussed the
problem with the Animal Control Officer.
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Mrs. Pettet stated yes and was advised nothing could be
done about it, there was no cat ordinance.
Mayor Faram asked Mrs. Pettet if she had talked with the
Animal Control Officer recently.
Mrs. Pettet stated no.
Mr. Line advised that the new Animal Control Ordinance
became effective October 1, 1983 and did cover cats.
Mrs. Pettet asked if she could put out cat traps.
Mr. Line stated the Animal Control Officer had traps
available and if she would call she could pick one up.
33.
Mr. Line advised the Council that the new Civil Defense Sirens
would be tested during the week of February 13th at the follow-
ing locations:
1) Dawn Drive and Chartwell; 2) Rufe Snow and Loop 820;
3) Ken Michael Drive and Deville Drive; 4) Emerald Hills
Way and Newman Drive; 5) Buckingham Drive and Watauga
Road; 6) Martin Drive and Simmons Drive; 7) Davis Blvd.
and Park Drive and 8) Douglas Lane and Starnes Road.
Mr. Line stated every effort had been made to inform the
citizens and he wanted to inform the Council in case they
received calls from citizens that were not aware of the
testing.
34. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of February 13, 198
Mayor
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PRESENTATION BY CITY
MANAGER - TESTING OF
CIVIL DEFENSE SIRENS
ADJOURNMENT