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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1992-06-08 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1992 Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Kane Kelly Barry LeBaron Jerry McGlasson Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director MIS Director Community Services Director Police Chief City Engineer Jeanette Rewis City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I VOLUNTEER Mayor Brown advised that Councilwoman Dennis CODE Johnson requested that this item be removed Follow up as requested ENFORCEMENT from the Agenda. by Councilwoman Johnson CABLE Staff advised that Sammons has requested a Jeanette/Kane FRANCHISE public hearing. Staff is recommending that the Prepare legal notices RENEWAL public hearing be held on June 29th. Staff & other advisories. explained the purpose of the public hearing was I to receive citizen input on what they want in the future and any complaints they have had in i the past. Consensus of the Council was to hold I the public hearing on June 29th. Pre-Council Minutes 6/8/92 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I SIGN Staff explained the current ordinance did not CA. ORDINANCE have any provisions for pennants. Staff advised Please follow up. that Mr. Hudiburg has requested the ordinance be amended to allow the use of pennants. Staff requested Council guidance on whether they wanted Staff to bring a recommendation to Council on amending the ordinance to allow the use of pennants. It was the consensus of the Council not to amend the ordinance. CERT REPORT Discussed later in the meeting. I FOURTH OF Staff advised the Chamber of Commerce is c.A. , JULY planning a Fourth of July celebration similar to Follow up. I CELEBRATION last year's. The Chamber is requesting the , City support the effort again this year. The I I celebration will be a joint effort of Richland Hills, Haltom City, Watauga, BISD, North I Richland Hills and the Chamber. It was the i consensus of the Council to contribute $3,500 ! towards the joint patriotic celebration. RECONSIDER- No questions. NAN A TION OF REQUEST OF GARY STARNES FOR FINAL PLAT ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, ORANGE VALLEY , ADDITION, I i SECTION 2 ,. Pre-Council Minutes 6/8/92 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT PUBLIC No questions. NAN HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1080 REGARDING MINIMUM i SQUARE FOOT REQUIREMENTS OF DWELLING UNITS IN THE I R-3 SINGLE : FAMILY I RESIDENTIAL i ZONING I DISTRICT- ORDINANCE NO. 1809 PUBLIC Council discussed discrepancies in the NAN HEARING FOR ordinance. Council was concerned with CONSIDERATION whether a brick requirement should be placed OF AN on a frame house that was being expanded in AMENDMENT TO size. Mr. LeBaron explained the intent of the ZONING ordinance. Formal action taken in regular ORDINANCE NO. meeting. 1080 REGARDING THE MASONRY REQUIREMENTS ON EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES - ORDINANCE NO. 1810 Pre-Council Minutes 6/8/92 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CERT REPORT Mr. Richard Davis, Chairman of the CERT Mayor IRNL Committee, gave a report on the Follow up as accomplishments of the CERT Committee. Mr. appropriate. Davis discussed the future of the committee. Mr. Davis expressed his thanks to City Staff for their support of the committee. Council expressed their desire for North Richland Hills to be represented if the committee is reorganized. AUTOMATED No questions. NAN FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 92-31 MUNICIPAL Staff eXplained North Richland Hills' NAN COMMUNICA- participation in the system. Formal action TIONS UPGRADE taken in regular meeting. - RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 APPROVAL OF Staff explained the City was required by law to NAN PROPOSAL FOR review the impact fee plan every three years WATER AND and was recommending the study be : WASTEWATER accomplished by Reed-Stowe & Company & IMP ACT FEE Knowlton-English-Flowers. Formal action VERIFICATION taken at regular meeting. STUDY APPROVE Staff explained the City had to reimburse Lone NAN REIMBURSE- Star Gas for the relocation of the distribution MENT TO LONE lines. STAR GAS COMPANY FOR PIPELINE ADJUSTMENT ON BURSEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION : NO. 92-29 Pre-Council Minutes 6/8/92 Page 5 ( I I ' ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ~- i WORK SESSION Mayor Brown reminded Council there would be NAN a work session immediately after the Council meeting if time permitted. OTHER ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Executive Session. 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 - JUNE 8, 1992, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order June 8, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood J 0 Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Linda Spurlock Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Jeanette Rewis City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1992 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1992 City Council Meeting. June 8, 1992 Page 2 Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Garvin abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MAY 19, 1992 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the minutes of the May 19, 1992 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Councilman Welch and Councilwoman Spurlock abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 6. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 1, 1992 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the minutes of the June 1, 1992 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Councilman Wood and Councilwoman Spurlock abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 7. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES No action necessary. 8. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS FOR MAY Mayor Brown and Alice Scoma, Beautification Committee Chairrnan, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for May to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hay, 3701 Billie Faye; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benton, 5500 Woodview; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Whitmore, 7925 Lynda Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Rick Howard, 8828 Main; Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Ashley, 6517 Spring River Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Christopher, 4812 Neal; Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Matthews, 7721 Terry Street; The James Shaw Family, 6901 Little Ranch Road; and Mr. and Mrs. Shelley Lofland, 7228 Post Oak. 9. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. June 8, 1992 Page 3 10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (17, 18,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27, & 28) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PZ 92-14 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF HERMAN J. SMITH & COMPANY TO REZONE LOTS 4-7, LOTS 12-14 AND LOTS 16-18, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FROM R-l FLOOD PLAIN, R-l SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C-l COMMERCIAL, AND EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY TO C-2 COMMERCIAL - ORDINANCE NO. 1808 (LOCATED ON BEDFORD EULESS ROAD BE1WEEN STRUMMER DRIVE AND OAKRIDGE TERRACE) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor to come forward. The following spoke in favor of the zoning request: Mr. Ross Calhoun, representing Herman Smith - stated they felt they were consistent with the recommendations of the City's Master Plan and they were willing to dedicate right-of-way for improvements on Strummer. Mr. Douglas Gilliland, 4901 Strummer - recognized area was in transition and felt it was no longer appropriate for single family use. He would like to be able to relocate to a single family area. Mayor Brown called for those wishing to speak in opposition to the request to corne forward. The following spoke in opposition to the request: Mr. Joe McCarthy, 5001 Strummer Drive, President of the Richland Oaks Neighborhood Association - spoke in behalf of the Richland Oaks Homeowners Association - concerned with devaluation of property, flooding, and requested zoning change be deferred until 1) Strummer is improved to a 5 lane street, 2) June 8, 1992 Page 4 installation of traffic lights on each end of Strummer, 3) improvement costs should be borne by Herman Smith and residential property owners not be assessed, 4) amend land use plan to show as future C-2 commercial development Strummer Drive north to Jerrie Jo, Pearl Drive, Jennings Drive to Grapevine Highway, then south to Davis/Bedford Euless Road and east to beginning of Strummer Drive/Bedford-Euless Road. Mr. Kenneth Cole, 5104 Pearl Drive - concerned with flooding. Mr. Harvey Greenwald, 5016 Strummer Drive - spoke as Secretary and in behalf of the Richland Oaks Association - discussed a section of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan; discussed previous zoning cases in which stipulations were imposed as a condition of the zoning being granted; concerned with traffic on Strummer, the need for signal lights on all thru streets including Strummer; wanted conditions imposed on granting the zoning; concerned with the irnpact a shopping center would have on the environment and felt a study should be done. Mr. Richard Ward, 1803 Tarrant Lane - spoke as legal counsel for Richland Oaks Homeowners Association - referred to the reasons the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a zoning change and stated the proposed change was in conflict with the existing Master Plan. Mr. Doug Randolph, 5017 Strummer - asked why the Council had not called a meeting of the residents of the neighborhood to find out their feelings on another shopping center; concerned with flooding and traffic on Strummer. Ms. Harriet Greenwald, Strummer Drive - concurred with Harvey Greenwald and expressed concern about the traffic on Strummer. Ms. Audrey Chaffin, 5144 Jennings Drive - concerned with traffic on Strummer, would like for Strummer to be widened. Ms. Ann Robinson, 8308 Jerrie Jo - concerned with the traffic and the City not maintaining the creek. Mr. Fred Finke, 8330 Jerri Jo - concerned with flooding and the City not maintaining the creek. Mr. Jerry McIntire, 5713 Pearl - concerned with where land would come from if Strummer was widened and the area being impacted with traffic. Mr. J.D. Frakes, 5109 Pearl Drive - would prefer area to stay a quiet, residential neighborhood; would like to see barricades "not a thru street"; concerned with flooding potential. June 8, 1992 Page 5 Mr. Abdul Rahman Saud, 7909 Lazy Lane - in agreement with Mr. Greenwald and Homeowners' Association; concerned with what would happen to residents if property was rezoned. Mr. Harvey Greenwald, appeared again to speak in behalf of the homeowners - Would like lights installed on Strummer, the creek maintained, for each individual lot within the triangle to be made commercial as it is sold; discussed water pooling on Strummer, property owners should not be assessed for improvements. Mr. Mike Colgan, offices at 8216 Northeast Parkway - neither for or against the request, expressed his personal opinions regarding the concerns of the property owners. Ms. Carrol McCarthy, 5001 Strummer - concerned with traffic control. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle West - moved out of area because of the cornmercial development but still concerned about the effect the zoning would have on forrner neighbors and the flooding problem. Mr. Joe McCarthy, appeared again - requested that Council postpone consideration of zoning request until such time stipulations that the Planning and Zoning Commission placed on the request could be met. Ms. Susan Phillips - relocated to area; expressed concern that she had wasted her money. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin requested staff to address studies done relative to storm water. Mr. Kevin Miller, City Engineer, explained the three agencies that dealt with flooding and their role and responsibilities. RECESS Mayor Brown called a recess. BACK TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting back to order with the same members present as recorded. Council responded to the concerns of the property owners. Council discussed the need for Strummer to be widened. Council felt a study needed to be done to determine how June 8, 1992 Page 6 wide Strummer needed to be, how many lanes were needed and the location of signal lights. Council advised they were aware of the problems with the creek and the storm water problem would be addressed at time of platting. Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 1808. Councilwoman Spurlock questioned who would be responsible for the expense of the street being widened. Attorney McEntire advised right-of-way needs would be addressed at platting. Mter further discussion, Councilman Garvin amended his motion and Councilwoman Johnson amended her second, to include the stipulation that if Strummer is required to be widened the developer will pay his share for the widening pursuant to the City's present Street Development Ordinance. Mter discussion, Mayor Brown called for the question. Motion carried 7-0. Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to instruct Staff to complete an engineering study as soon as possible dealing with the widening of Strummer from Bedford-Euless Road to Grapevine Highway, that the study include lighting at both ends of Strummer and that the funds to widen Strummer, except for commercial property, will be borne by someone other than the residential property owners. Mter discussion by the Council on curb cuts, Mayor Brown called for the question. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 92-10 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING- REQUEST OF RITA JO HAZEL TO REZONE TRACT 4PIB, A.G. WALKER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1630, FROM R-7-MF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL - ORDINANCE NO. 1805 (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FLORY STREET, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET SOUTH OF GLENVIEW DRIVE) APPROVED June 8, 1992 Page 7 Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. LeBaron explained the intent of the zoning request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please corne forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1805. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PZ 92-11 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF BILL LIGHTFOOT TO REZONE PART OF TRACT 12, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO C-l COMMERCIAL - ORDINANCE NO. 1806 (LOCATED AT 7714 DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. Mr. Bill Lightfoot, applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Lightfoot stated he was requesting the commercial zoning so he could operate a restaurant. Councilman Wood questioned if the ponds were included in the zoning. Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, explained what was included in the zoning. Councilman Wood questioned the ingress/egress to the house located at the back of the tract. Councilman Oujesky questioned Mr. Lightfoot about the drainage problems. Councilwoman Johnson stated that when the property was platted the noise issue needed to be addressed. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. June 8, 1992 Page 8 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1806. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PZ 92-12 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CONOCO, INC. FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ON LOT lR, BLOCK B, AND PARTS OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK B, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FOR A CAR WASH FACILITY - ORDINANCE NO. 1807 (LOCATED AT BEDFORD EULESS ROAD AND MESA VERDE TRAIL) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Joe Malazo, representing Conoco, Inc., came forward. Mr. Malazo stated that when the 820 Interchange was completed Co no co would be building a new station and wanted to also build a car wash. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1807. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PZ 92-15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1080 REGARDING MINIMUM SQUARE FOOT REQUIREMENTS OF DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT- ORDINANCE NO. 1809 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. June 8, 1992 Page 9 Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1809. Motion carried 7-0. 16. PZ 92-16 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1080 REGARDING THE MASONRY REQUIREMENTS ON EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES - ORDINANCE NO. 1810 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 1810. Motion carried 7-0. *17. PS 92-10 RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF GARY STARNES FOR FINAL PLAT ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, ORANGE VALLEY ADDITION, SECTION 2 (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOUGLAS LANE NORTH OF STARNES ROAD) (DENIED AT THE APRIL 27, 1992 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED *18. GN 92-69 AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 92-31 APPROVED 19. GN 92-70 MUNICIPAL COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE - RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 92-30. "..... .AM.> _^...__"'~~~'"_.~~___~'_~_"_._~""~_~~"_._~___~",_"_"............-~. June 8, 1992 Page 10 Motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Garvin, Welch, Wood and Oujesky voting for and Councilwoman Spurlock voting against. *20. GN 92-71 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR RELEASE OF PLEDGED SECURITIES - RESOLUTION NO. 92-27 APPROVED *21. GN 92-72 TOBACCO FREE POLICY FOR CITY BUILDINGS - ORDINANCE NO. 1804 APPROVED *22. GN 92-73 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED *23. PU 92-16 AWARD BID FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION APPROVED *24. PU 92-17 AWARD OF BID FOR SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOT A, BLOCK 1, BROWNING HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION APPROVED *25. PW 92-14 MINOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1992 APPROVED *26. PW 92-15 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE VERIFICATION STUDY APPROVED *27. PAY 92-04 EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR AT LIBRARY APPROVED June 8, 1992 Page 11 *28. PAY 92-05 APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO LONE STAR GAS COMPANY FOR PIPELINE ADJUSTMENT ON BURSEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 92-29 APPROVED 29. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. Mayor Brown announced that the Council work session that was to be held after the June 8th Council meeting would be held June 9th at 6:00 p.m. 30. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. TOmmy~~ ATTEST: