Glenview Drive (RH)

Richland Hills – Precinct 3

Estimated Completion: May 2028

Project Status: Design Phase

County Funding: $5,321,025.00

This project, hereinafter referred to as the “Project”, will consist of a “road diet” system from City Point Drive to SH 26. The scope from Jordan Drive to City Point Drive will be improved with “Enhanced” modifications with four (4) lanes. The scope from City Point Drive to approximately 500 feet east of SH 26 will be improved to the “Transformational” system including 2-3 lanes with median and intermittent turn lanes. The Transformational system may include additional right-of-way for a multi-purpose sidewalk along Jack Binion Elementary School and for curbside parking along the business district sides. The last approximately 500 feet east of Glenview Blvd will be improved with the “Hybrid” system with 2/3 lanes connecting to the existing conditions at SH 26.

Project Contact

• Kip Dernovich – Director of Public Works and Capital Projects
• 817-616-3771

kdernovich @richlandhills.com

City is accepting public comments on the Glenview Drive Reconstruction Project, and your feedback is important to us! Please take a few moments to review the materials and share your questions, comments, or suggestions by emailing glenview@richlandhills.com. View the presentation:  https://bit.ly/3YcOViY

FB page “Glenview Coalition & www.RHRocs.com have additional information

Direct from Council Meeting Minutes on City’s Website:

03/21/21 – Transportation Bond – 50% Matching Grant for Glenview, shovel ready within 5 years, proposals submitted by 4/16/21 for evaluation

1 year later – 04/01/22 – Discussion:  Glenview Drive Redevelopment Cost Est $10.64 (City Responsible for ½) to include pavement reconstruction, new curb and gutter, drainage improvements, and new signalization.

2 years later – 02/27/23 – Approved professional services agreement with Catalyst Commercial Inc for development of Glenview Corridor Master Plan $85,000 (city costs). 3/30/23 Town hall meeting for introduction to 3 plans for corridor.. anticipated 9 months to complete (basic only). 4/10/23 report of “town hall” discussion to council.

3 years later – 01/08/24 – Presentation of Draft for Glenview Corridor Master Plan – Catalyst Commercial advised that pavement reconstruction, new curb and gutter, drainage improvements and new signalization are required. 02/12/24 – Discuss Glenview Corridor Master Plan (GCMP)

3 years later – still talking about the # of lanes –02/26/24 – Citizen’s Comments of GCMP – concerns about 2 or 3 lane plan.  Net benefits of enhanced concept (4 lanes)  $1.5M revenue, Transformational (3 lanes on north, 4 lanes to Booth Calloway)  $4.9M revenue

City Manager says funds increased from $5.3  to $5.8 for matching grant…. From Jordan Drive to SH26.  Agreement terminates on 9/30/28.   The City will be responsible for 50% of construction, Right of Way acquisitions, utility relocation, engineering, planning, surveying, etc…  Funding to be provided through sales tax based Street Improvement Fund.

Glenview Corridor Project – 2025 Updates from City & RHROCS

Tarrant County has offered at $6.8M matching grant to repave, repair, upgrade Glenview from Loop 820 to Blvd 26. The question that must be answered very soon (July) is how much are we willing to spend to make needed repairs now (through matching grant) and what can be budget as future enhancements. There has been talk of Glenview being an investment that would yield large revenue for the city. There are the fears of people that see empty offices and lots, concerned that Glenview will just be a major expense with little return. There may be a middle ground – fix what we need to with matching grant monies in order to prevent major expense totally absorbed by city in the future, and use RHDC or Strategic Fund or general budget monies for the ‘wish list’ items that will help revitalize Glenview but can be done over time. Use grant for long term needs, use budget for short term wishes. This is up to the community – but them must make their voices heard and soon.

The choice is yours…. but only if you make your thoughts known, but do it asap.

Glenview as a 3 section road

Section 1:  820 to Booth Calloway – mixed used (NRH will mostly be residential), RH is already mostly commercial (cottages and 2-3 vacant lots) and a city park, 2 food shoppes (Burger Box & USA Donuts) and will be a major connection to CityPoint

1 – There needs to be a bolder statement (monument) introducing RH, which can come from general budget, the Strategic Initiative or RHDC funds.

2 – The cottages and empty lots need to be infilled – service oriented to match existing businesses in RH/NRH, the city has grants for business owners to update facades – maybe need more in budget?

3 – Improved sidewalks for bikes from Hike & Bike to Loop 820 (Hurst)  – a future project

4 – Emergency exit to east of Airline Addition for Residents    (ASAP as this is a matter of safety- gen budget, strategic initiative fund or RHDC funds)                                        

5 – Possible resurface only if infrastructure in good shape for next 10-15 years – using matching grant

Section 2:  Booth Calloway to Ruth/Willman – is the church and school zone and these are high traffic areas.  Ruth will become a primary entrance to City Point / NRH

1 – Drainage/Flooding- There appears to be good drainage in guttering up School zones, the problem appears to be from Cagle to Booth Calloway. The increase in Public Works dredging seems to be helping. Other alternatives need to be considered. Concrete is not an option as it is now forbidden by Corp of Engineers (after NRH/Hurst did theirs). We cannot control downflow from Keller/NRH, but dredging and erosion control are necessary to keep the water flowing thru RH.

2 – Sidewalks (?) – sidewalks up to Ruth are sufficient due to recent school reconstruction. From Ruth to Hike and Bike would be difficult due to homes on Ruth & London.

3 – Possible resurface only if infrastructure in good shape for next 10-15 years $ $

Section 3:  Willman to Blvd 26 – Commercial / Residential (Vivian St & the one home on the corner of Willman & Glenview). If you don’t know there is a triangle of land behind CVS – bordered by Vivian, Willman & Glenview.

1 – Resurface or address infrastructure  & concrete (needs over next 10-15 years) – matching grant

2 – Acquire ROW for expanding sidewalks (ADA) if remaining 4 lanes – not immediate need, but would enhance Glenview Cottage Corridor in future.

3 – Power Poles – Costs to ONCOR to bury power lines (only from Hike & Bike Trail to Blvd 26)… or   Can the poles be beautified – adding lamps and banner hangers? RHDC or grant ?

4 – remove curbs as needed to allow better/easier access to cottage shops

5 – Unify/Beautify – Create a special place  “Cottage Corridor” – Items to beautify Glenview (signage, park benches, light posts, etc….) future ideas – best not to fund short term items with long term debt.