HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2023-08-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
AUGUST 28, 2023
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
28th day of August at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
In response to Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn's question, City Secretary/Chief
Governance Officer explained the purpose of minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no Executive Session, Mayor Trevino adjourned work session at 6:47 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
There were no items for this category.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. John Schleeter, 6553 Northern Dancer Drive, thanked Council members Vaughn and
Orr for holding a town hall meeting. He requested that City Council conduct one or two
town hall meetings a year to encourage civic participation.
Ms. Danielle Jenkins, 5821 Cynthia Circle, spoke in support of backyard chickens.
Ms. Madelon Proctor, 7516 Maple Drive, spoke in support of backyard chickens.
Mr. Bill Whitsett, 4141 Morgan Circle, commented on the recent story in the news
regarding Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Jeff Law. He requested the City
Council stand with the mayor to join the cities of Keller, Colleyville, and Southlake to
approve a resolution for a vote of no confidence in Chief Appraiser Jeff Law.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn moved to put that item on the next working session.
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Mayor Trevino stated it's citizens presentation and his action is not appropriate.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn appealed the decision of the chair to the Council.
City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis advised that the rules Associate Mayor Pro Tern
Vaughn is referring to applies to pre-council (work session) meetings.
Mayor Trevino stated that Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn is out of order.
City Manager Mark Hindman explained the rules for a member of the City Council to
place an item on the work session.
Ms. Hannah Johnson, 7516 Deaver Drive, spoke in support of backyard hens.
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Eric C. Bales, 8729 McDonough Street, spoke in favor of item F.2, Ordinance No.
3810.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn asked for clarification how to place an item on the
work session agenda for a topic discussed in citizens presentation.
Mayor Trevino informed Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn that the City Council cannot
discuss or take action on items that are not posted on the agenda.
City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis explained the process of placing items on the work
session and the regular agenda.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn asked for action on his appeal of the chair to place an
item on the next working agenda.
Ms. McGinnis stated that City Council cannot take action on items that are not posted on
the agenda.
Mayor Trevino stated that Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn is out of order and not
following the rules.
A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn removed item B.1, approval of the August 14, 2023
minutes from the consent agenda.
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The City Council took separate action on item B.1, following the approval of the consent
agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
B2-B9.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
B.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-073, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY
OF FORNEY TO TRANSFER TEN GALLS TACTICAL VESTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,294.10 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
USING TAG GRANT#2848908 FUNDS.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS GRANT
FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848909, INCLUDING
$88,596.30 ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR JESSICA MAST, TAG
CENTER ANALYST.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TWELFTH
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT
#2848909, INCLUDING $93,965.30 ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR
REBECCA CIFERRI, TAG CENTER ANALYST.
B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NINTH AMENDMENT
TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT,
AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848909,
INCLUDING $180,541.40 ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE TAG
CENTER ADMINISTRATOR.
B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSTITUENT AGENCIES OF THE NORTH
TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER.
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B.7 AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO
UPGRADE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SKYWATCH
SURVEILLANCE TOWER FROM TELEDYNE FLIR DETECTION, INC, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $106,310.80 USING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S
FY2022 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM CRIME DETECTION AND
PREVENTION TOWER GRANT #4448501 FUNDS.
B.8 AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH BAYCOM, INC., AN AUTHORIZED
RESELLER OF SYNNEX CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ANNUAL CRADLEPOINT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
AND ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES USING STATE OF TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT
(DIR-TSO-4458), FOR A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $127,000
ANNUALLY THROUGH MARCH 27, 2025.
B.9 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR 20 PUBLIC
SAFETY PORTABLE RADIOS USING HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HGAC RA05-21, AS AN END
USER UNDER CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT CSC NO. 50054, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $135,148.20.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
APPROVED
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn expressed concern with approving minutes of the
August 14 City Council meeting when the August 4 Budget Work Session minutes, where
the City Council discussed the tax rate and budget, have yet to be approved and available
for the public.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ITEM B.1.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C.1 ZC23-0076, ORDINANCE NO. 3805, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM H CREEK DEVELOPMENT FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETENTION POND AT 8340 SHADY GROVE
ROAD, BEING A 2.023 ACRE PORTION OF A PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PACE ACRES ADDITION; TRACTS 1 AND 2, THOMAS
PECK SUBDIVISION; AND TRACT 3, THOMAS PECK SURVEY, ABSTRACT
1209.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item and its companion item, D.1. City Council will receive
one presentation, but take separate action on each item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
a detention pond on 2.023 acres located at 8340 Shady Grove Road. The area is
designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the
current zoning is R-2, single-family residential. The companion item is a final plat for the
Shady Grove Addition and its associated water course maintenance agreement and
detenion/retention storage facility maintenance agreement. Mr. Comstock provided site
photos of the property.
Applicant representative Eason Maykus, 604 East Northwest Highway, Grapevine, Texas,
presented the request. The pond is designed to capture the drainage to the north. A
five-foot walking trail will be around the perimeter of the pond and will be accessible to the
public.
In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Maykus clarified the maintenance of the
pond and common areas is the responsibility of the Homeowner Association.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
August 17, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of ZC23-0076, with a vote of 5-0. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 3, 2023 meeting, recommended
approval of the final plat with a vote of 6-0, subject to conditions outlined in the
Development Review Committee comments.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
Mr. John Schleeter, 6553 Northern Dancer Drive, commented on his experience as a
Homeowner Association ("HOA") member. He asked the City Council to require that
builders provide the HOA with a warranty for HOA owned elements.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Maykus to respond to Mr. Schleeter's comments. Mr. Maykus
stated that when the neighborhood is 3/4 or 80% complete the residents form a board.
The developer hands over the management to a company. He stated that they perform a
final walk through with the homeowners that are managing the board. They also provide
the board with a balanced budget. It would be difficult to provide a warranty for pond
pumps and retaining walls. It is traditional for a HOA to obtain an insurance policy to
include catastrophic events.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3805.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC23-0059, ORDINANCE NO. 3806, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ALEX FERNANDEZ FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EVENT CENTER AT 8545 AIRPORT
FREEWAY, BEING 11.6 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8R, BLOCK A,
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
11.6 acres located at 8545 Airport Freeway for an event center. The area is designated
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is C-2,
commercial. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicants Alex Fernandez and his wife Fabiola, 4608 Marseille Drive, Arlington, Texas,
presented the request and responded to questions from City Council.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Development Review Committee (DRC)
recommends the applicant update outdoor lighting to conform to current lighting
standards; construct or renovate refuse container enclosures to current standards; and
restore landscaping to match 2017 building permit plans. The Planning and Zoning
Commission, at their August 17, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-1
(Commissioner Riscky voting against), subject to DRC comments.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Deupree's question regarding noise, Mr. Husband stated
that the property is approximately 50-75 feet from Strummer Drive and approximately 150
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feet from adjacent residences. The conditions for this request include that there be no
outside events on the property.
In response to Council member Wright Oujesky's questions, Mr. Husband confirmed that
the landscaping will have irrigation, the applicant is not proposing changes to the building
facade, and there has not been any requests for signage outside of what is required by
the city's code.
Council member Orr asked for clarification on components for outdoor events. Mr.
Husband stated that this property is not set up to have outdoor events.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
Mr. Matt Reed, 5145 Gentling Place, expressed concern with requiring the landscaping to
match 2017 building permit plans. He commented it is an unfair burden on a tenant and
not the owner. His main worry is irrigation. He suggested the city consider the property
between the event center and residences for a buffer.
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against
the item to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Husband to address Mr. Reed's comments. Mr. Husband stated
that the requirements for property upgrades are the responsibility of the property owner.
Mr. Husband shared with City Council that staff verified the distance between the event
center and residences is 250 feet.
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock clarified that the property has an existing
irrigation system.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3806, WITH DRC
RECOMMENDATIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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C.3 ZC23-0062, ORDINANCE NO. 3807, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SHARVELL SHAW, ON BEHALF
OF NATURON PROPERTIES LLC, FOR A REVISION TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 13 AT 8612 AIRPORT FREEWAY, 8743 BEDFORD EULESS
ROAD, AND 8703 BEDFORD EULESS ROAD, BEING 5.03 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1A, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 13, WOODCREST ADDITION
AND LOTS Al, B, AND C, INGRESS & EGRESS EASEMENT, WOODCREST
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revision to a planned
development for 5.03 acres located at 8703 Bedford Euless Road for an event center.
The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and
the current zoning is PD, planned development. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the
property.
Applicant Sharvell Shaw, 806 Shady Creek Lane, Bedford, presented the request. This is
her business, which is a pre-decorated event space with a maximum capacity for 50
people. Ms. Shaw stated that no event would go past 12:00 a.m. and the space is strictly
an indoor event.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Development Review Committee (DRC)
recommends the property owner (1) remove and reconstruct driveway on Bedford Euless
Road to align with the driving aisle adjacent to the building to enhance safety and access
and (2) upgraded landscaping areas with trees and shrubs must be established in the
area south of the building on Bedford Euless Road and west of the driveway. Mr.
Husband stated that the recommendations are included in the planned development
standards and included in the recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at
their August 17, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.
In response to Council member Rodriguez's question, Mr. Husband shared that
improvements are limited to the southern access of the property and there was no
discussion regarding improvements along the northern portion off the access road.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3807.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.4 ZC23-0060, ORDINANCE NO. 3808, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COVER 2 CAPITAL FOR A
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A MIXED-USE, MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT AT 6405-6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD, 7801 GUY STREET, AND
7805-7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, BEING 6.04 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1R
AND 3-8, BLOCK 2; AND LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 3, MEACHAM ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special development
plan for 6.04 acres located at 6405-6421 Smithfield Road, 7801 Guy Street, and
7805-7829 Arthur Drive for the purpose of a mixed-use and multi-family development.
The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban village and the
current zoning is TOD, transit oriented development. He explained that the property is
located in two character zones--core zone and residential zone--within the TOD. The
core zone, by right, allows up to four-story buildings. The residential zone, by right,
allows up to three-story buildings. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Mr. Blake Poston, 4208 Brookview Drive, Dallas, Texas and Bryan Welty, 6803 Lake
Shore Drive, Dallas, Texas, presented the request. Mr. Poston provided an overview of
the project, which includes 285 multi-family units, 10,000+ square feet of ground floor
retail; 15 townhouses, and a 3.5 level structured parking garage. The development
includes green spaces, which are open to the public, and connect to the Cotton Belt
Trail. The development also includes a pedestrian plaza across from the Smithfield train
station. The first floor of the four-story building is commercial ready space for retail
tenants, and if not leased, it will be converted to residential apartments.
Mr. Welty provided an overview of the site plan, highlighting the public spaces and
streetscape for Arthur Drive. In response to a question at the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, the southwestern corner of the multi-family building has been
reduced in height from four-story to match the scale of the three-story townhomes on
Arthur Drive.
City Council and the applicant representatives discussed the dedicated retail located on
Smithfield Road and the Smithfield/Arthur Drive intersection; rear garages for townhomes
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located on Arthur Drive; improvements to Arthur Drive; dog park; four-story building
along Smithfield with commercial ready buildings on the first floor that could be used as
residential until market necessitates commercial; timing (two years) to build-out
commercial; parking garage; concerns with property being vacant; dedicated commercial
parking; compliance with TOD standards; compliance with ADA standards for buildings
that are commercial ready, but used as residential; and the number of stories for the
multi-family and commercial ready buildings.
Mr. Poston stated that they are working to lease the commercial buildings. If needed,
they will hire a brokerage company to market the commercial space.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. He reviewed the development summary that
includes up to 300 multi-family units; 15 townhome units; 10,300 square feet of
commercial space on Smithfield Road; 0.5 acres open space; 430-space parking garage
(507 total parking spaces); on-street parking on Smithfield Road; and two access points
to the parking garage. He reviewed the landscape and exterior design concept plans. The
requested waivers to the special development plan include (1) a revision to the Smithfield
TOD character zones to change a portion of the "TOD Residential" character zone to
"TOD Core"; (2) landscape standards on private property to follow regulations of the
City's Code, Chapter 114 vs TOD Code; (3) mixed use criteria for ground floor to
decrease the minimum percentage for commercial from 35% to 20%, and increase the
maximum percentage for residential from 40% to 80%; (4) townhome lot standards to
decrease the minimum lot width of the interior lots from 25 feet to 21 feet, decrease the
minimum lot depth from 80 feet to 58 feet, and to increase the minimum unit size from
1,200 square feet to 1,900 square feet; and (5) parking to decrease the required number
of parking from 545 to 507. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 17,
2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 3-2, with the exception of the TOD
character zone change. Commissioners Welborn and Riscky voted against the motion.
Mr. Comstock noted that Commissioners Welborn and Riscky were in favor of the
project, but not the motion that excluded the TOD character zone change.
Council member Rodriguez left the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and returned at 8:56 p.m.
City Council and staff discussed the applicant's request for the TOD character zone;
history of the property; staffs discussion with property owners in 2009; commercial
percentages for the first floor; traffic study; concern with parallel parking on Smithfield
Road and traffic; residents exiting the parking garage onto Smithfield; enhanced
crosswalk; and access to parking garage from Smithfield Road and Arthur Drive.
City Engineer Nathan Frohman confirmed that the applicant conducted a traffic impact
analysis study. The study was completed when school was not in session. Staff is
working with the applicant to include the numbers in the study. Staff is visiting the area
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during AM/PM peak times to get an understanding of the traffic.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn stated that he had a few inquiries from the public. He
asked if there is any current ownership or recent ownership by a member of the
governing body for the proposed development.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that the property owner procured the properties for
the development over the past year.
Mayor Trevino stated that his wife previously owned one acre.
In response to Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn's question, City Attorney Maleshia
McGinnis advised that to her knowledge, Mayor Trevino nor his wife own the property,
and that he does not have a conflict of interest.
In regards to the question regarding traffic impact, Mr. Comstock shared with City
Council that the applicant will provide a couple of improvements to Arthur Drive for an
additional lane infrastructure.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
Mr. Kevin Murphy, 2800 Hardet Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, spoke in favor of
the request.
Mr. Gustav Kuelbs, 813 Water Oak Drive, Grapevine, Texas, stated that overall he is
supportive of the project. He stated that he is concerned with traffic along Smithfield
Road and Arthur Drive. He said eventually the city will need to move westbound traffic to
Mid Cities Boulevard from Arthur Drive.
Ms. Jane Birkes, 8321 Main Street, commented that she likes mixed-use, but prefers
ownership versus apartments.
Mr. John Schleeter, 6553 Northern Dancer Drive, asked what consideration has been
provided for persons in wheelchairs.
Mr. Jason Chesire, 14025 Stacey Valley Drive, Azle, Texas, spoke in favor of the
request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
Mayor Trevino asked the applicant to respond to Mr. Schleeter's comment.
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Mr. Welty shared that they hire an ADA consultant for all their developments to ensure
that their projects, to include public spaces, meet code regulations.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3808, SUBJECT TO
THE INCORPORATION OF UPDATED RENDERINGS INTO EXHIBIT C
DEMONSTRATING A 3-STORY BUILDING SECTION ALONG ARTHUR DRIVE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 PLAT23-0045 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM H CREEK
DEVELOPMENT FOR A FINAL PLAT OF SHADY GROVE ADDITION, BEING
18.73 ACRES LOCATED AT 8340 SHADY GROVE ROAD, AND ITS
ASSOCIATED WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND
DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.1
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE PLAT23-0045 WITH THE CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS, AND
APPROVE ITS ASSOCIATED WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND
DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D.2 PLAT23-0044 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NEEL-SCHAFFER
INC., FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CAMBRIDGE MANOR, BEING 5.01
ACRES LOCATED AT 7101 IRON HORSE BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting
a preliminary plat for 5.01 acres located at 7101 Iron Horse Boulevard for the Cambridge
Manor. The property is zoned RI-PD, residential infill planned development. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
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Applicant representative Derek Cheatham with Neel-Schaffer Inc., located at 2501
Avenue J, Suite 120, Arlington, Texas, presented the request. He provided an overview of
the preliminary plat.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
August 3, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to conditions
outlined in the Development Review Committee (DRC) comments. The applicant has
revised the preliminary plat to address DRC comments and DRC recommends approval
of the preliminary plat as presented.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE PLAT23-0044.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3809, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED
SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
("ACSC") AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING
THE COMPANY'S 2023 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Karen Manila presented the item. The proposed ordinance
approves a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC)
and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division. The result of the negotiations resulted in
reducing Atmos Mid-Tex's requested system-wide rate increase from $156.1 million to
$142 million. The monthly impact for a typical residential customer is an increase of
7.3% and an increase of 5.19% for an average commercial customer.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3809.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3810, AMENDING CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING ARTICLE X, STREET RACING AND
RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS.
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APPROVED
Police Chief Mike Young presented the item. If approved, the ordinance allows law
enforcement officers to more effectively address spectators who participate at street
races and reckless driving exhibitions.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3810.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor Trevino announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage made the following announcements.
City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for the
Labor Day Holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O will be open.
Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Labor Day. Monday collections will shift to
Tuesday and Tuesday collections will be picked up on Wednesday.
As a reminder, the City Council will meet on Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. to receive
public input on the proposed city budget and property tax rate. Public input can also be
submitted on the city's website at nrhtx.com/budget or by emailing the City Council.
Volunteers are needed for Keep NRH Beautiful's annual Trash Bash Litter Cleanup event on
Saturday, September 23. The cleanup will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will be
followed by a volunteer appreciation picnic. Visit our website to sign up and get more
information.
Kudos Korner - Stephanie East in Neighborhood Services - Following a recent restaurant
health inspection, the city received an email praising Stephanie's work. It said: "I appreciate
your attention to detail and the effort taken to address multiple items during the recent
inspection. Your thoroughness and professionalism are commendable. Thank you for your
diligence!"
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I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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