HomeMy WebLinkAboutLRB 2024-05-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
MAY 28, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met as the Landscape Review
Board on the 28th day of May after the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting.
Present: Jack McCarty Chair
Tito Rodriguez Board member
Ricky Rodriguez Board member
Suzy Compton Board member
Mason Orr Board member
Blake Vaughn Board member
Russ Mitchell Board member
Kelvin Deupree Board member
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley Anderle Interim City Attorney
Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretay
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair McCarty called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 22, 2024 LANDSCAPE REVIEW
BOARD MEETING.
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER DEUPREE, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 22, 2024
LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0.
C.2 LRB24-0008 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCO MURRAY FOR
A PERMIT FOR NONCONFORMITY TO CHAPTER 114 (VEGETATION) OF
THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 8651 AIRPORT
FREEWAY, BEING 11.515 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R1, BLOCK A,
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chair McCarty called on Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock
to present the item.
Mr. Comstock informed the Board the applicant is requesting a permit for nonconformity
in conjunction with a large-scale remodel of an existing building for 11.515 acres located
at 8651 Airport Freeway. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Christopher Gould with Five Star Parks & Attractions, 11600 North Community House
Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, presented the request. Mr. Gould stated the company is
looking to purchase the previous occupied "At Home" building for a family entertainment
center. The particular attraction they are recommending for North Richland Hills is
"Malibu Jacks Indoor Theme Park." Mr. Gould current theme park locations; number of
employees; types of attractions; targeted market area; forecasted investment; anticipated
revenues and indoor design renderings. Mr. Gould stated the required site improvements
would make the project cost prohibited. Mr. Gould was available to answer questions.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report stating the permit value of the building remodel
exceeds 75 percent of the appraised value of the existing improvements, which triggers
the landscaping requirements. The approval of the permit request for nonconformity is
associated with the building and not the property. The applicant is requesting the
landscaping improvements be deferred and proposes to make parking lot upgrades and
repairs to support the proposed business. Mr. Comstock provided a photo summary of
the existing landscape. Mr. Comstock was available to answer questions.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed masonry wall; viewpoints; dock delivery,
estimated opening; competition; fencing replacement responsibility; replacement of dead
trees; and parking lot paint and striping.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER VAUGHN, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE AS PRESENTED.
BOARD MEMBER COMPTON ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT REQUESTING
THE MAINTENANCE OF SIXTEEN (16) TREES ON THE PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED IN
THE MOTION. COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER VAUGHN, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE LRB-0008 WITH THE CONDITION OF
MAINTAINING AT LEAST SIXTEEN (16)TREES ON THE PROPERTY.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chair McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
Jack Mc rty, Chair
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Traci Henderson 'l Y
Assistant City Secretary
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