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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2006-06-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 15, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Bill Schopper at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Ex-Officio Bill Schopper Don Bowen Brenda Cole Randy Shiflet Scott Wood Mike Benton PRESENT Vice Chair Acting Secretary CITY STAFF Dir. of Planning & Development Chief Planner Asst. Dir. of Public Works Recording Secretary John Pitstick Eric Wilhite Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Holly Blake 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 18, 2006 MEETING APPROVED Scott Wood, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve the minutes of May 18, 2006. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Page 1 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes 5. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 1,2006 MEETING APPROVED Brenda Cole, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve the minutes of June 1, 2006. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PP 2006-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLIFFORD LAND COMPANY LLP TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1, PAVILION PARK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF MID CITIES BLVD. - 5.386 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented PP 2006-04. This is a preliminary plat of eleven lots to be used for commercial use. Keith Hamilton, Clifford Land Company LLP, was present to answer any questions from Commission members. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2006-04. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 7. RP 2006-05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FRED & PAM KLICH TO APPROVE A RESIDENTIAL REPLAT OF LOT 18, BLOCK 2, W.E. ODELL ADDITION TO LOTS 18R1 AND 18R2, BLOCK 2 W.E. ODELL ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF ODELL). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented RP 2006-05. This is a replat of a residential property located in the 8000 block of Odell. The owner would like to subdivide the property. Also the applicant is requesting a waiver to reduce the lot width from 70-ft. to 60-ft. Staff believes that this is consistent with the other lots surrounding the property and recommends approval. Don Bowen asked Staff if the lot meets the minimum area requirements. Mr. Wilhite answered that the lots do meet the minimum square footage. Staff asked the applicant to provide an exhibit that would show potential footprints of the structures that would go on the property. The structures will meet or exceed the minimum square footage for the zoning as well as the setbacks. Page 2 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes Don Bowen, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approved RP 2006-05 with a stipulation of a waiver of the minimum lot width to 60-ft. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8. RP 2006-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TOM KILPATRICK ON BEHALF OF JIMMY RUST TO APPROVE A RESIDENTIAL REPLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK 7, BRIARWOOD ESTATES TO LOT 5R1-5R5, BLOCK 7, BRIARWOOD ESTATES (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF HEWITT STREET). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented RP 2006-06. This is a replat from a single lot subdivision into five lots. This lot has an existing structure on it. The applicant is subdividing the property in such a way to keep that structure within conformance with all required setbacks. The other four lots would be vacant property for development of residential single family. Currently there are some existing homes surrounding the property that have 25-ft. setbacks, but the structures actually sit further back. This property will come under current regulations, which require a minimum of 20-ft. front yard setbacks which is indicated on the plat. Staff recommends approval. Tom Kilpatrick, 3313 East Ridge in Haltom City, representing the applicant, came forward. Scott Wood asked why the back boundary line of Lot 5R4 is curved. Mr. Kilpatrick explained that it was necessary to curve the back boundary line because of the alignment of Hewitt Street. It's not possible to have straight lines and meet minimum setbacks. Mr. Schopper asked what Mr. Kilpatrick thought about a 25-ft. setback and asked how far back the existing house was set back from the street. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that the existing house is set back 70-ft. Mr. Schopper is concerned about the setback for Post Oak. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that the existing house is 20-ft. back from Post Oak. Randy Shiflet stated that the current regulations are 20-ft., but at the time that Briarwood was developed it was 25-ft. He asked if the setbacks could be moved back to 25-ft? Would the footprints fit? Mr. Kilpatrick is not sure about Lot 5R4 because a 10-ft. rear yard setback is required with 20% for backyard. Mr. Wilhite stated the figures would allow a 25-ft. setback. Mr. Shiflet asked about the letter from TXU concerning two existing structures. Are those structures going to stay on the property? Mr. Kilpatrick explained that there are Page 3 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes two structures that are on concrete slab that will stay. Mr. Shiflet wondered if those were the two on Lot 5R5 with the existing house. Mr. Kilpatrick stated yes. The two on the other end will be demolished. Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Kilpatrick if he was ok with the 25-ft. setback. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that would be fine as long as all setbacks and requirements can be met. Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Wilhite if this can be guaranteed. Mr. Wilhite stated that Staff cannot guarantee. It is all based on the footprint of the house and square footage of the house. If Mr. Kilpatrick wanted to come back and replat this property in order to change the setbacks, the City can waive the fee if that occurred. Scott Wood, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve RP 2006-06 with the exception of Lots 5R1, 5R2, and 5R3 going to 25-ft. setback leaving Lot 5R4 alone with a 20-ft. setback. After further staff discussion, Mr. Wood amended his motion to include Lot 5R4. Ms. Cole did not second the amendment as she felt the 5-ft. would be more useful for resale value in the backyard not the front yard. The Acting Chair, Mr. Schopper, then stated that the motion is not amended and called for a vote on the original motion. The motion failed (2-3) with Bill Schopper, Don Bowen, and Randy Shiflet voting against the motion. Mr. Schopper called for another motion. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve RP 2006-06 with the front yard setback at 25-ft. for Lots 5R1 through 5R4. The motion was approved (3-2), with Brenda Cole and Scott Wood voting against the motion. At staff request, the Acting Chair changed the order of the agenda so that Item No. 10 would be heard prior to Item No.9 as the Site Plan should be decided prior to the Final Plat. 10. SP 2006-05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH FOUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR LA FONTAINE RI-PD (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD. - 4321 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented SP 2006-05. This is a final site plan for an RI-PD that was previously approved through the preliminary process. The applicant is requesting to Page 4 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes subdivide into a 23 lot subdivision for single family residential with public open space and amenities. There are several guidelines that are shown on the exhibit as well as in the Staff communication. There is one item that changed between the preliminary approval and now. After further evaluation, the applicant believes that a 6-ft. masonry fence would accomplish the goal of screening the subdivision from the adjacent commercial property instead of the original 8-ft. masonry fence. Staff recommends approval. The applicant is present if there are any questions. Keith Hamilton, representing North Four Development Partners, came forward. He stated that the original site plan did not include engineering. Now that the engineering has been done, they believe that a 6-ft. fence is adequate. There will also be a 4-ft. retaining wall from the northwest, south along the property line with the gas station and then going west. With an 8-ft. wall on top of that it will be 12-ft. Along the park there will be a 6-ft. stockade fence, as well as along the north and along the east boundaries. Ben Johnson is building a 6-ft. fence along the south. Ms. Cole asked the applicant if the site plan was originally presented with an 8-ft. wall. Mr. Hamilton stated yes, but without a retaining wall. Mr. Wood asked the applicant if the fence is dropped to 6-ft. with the retaining wall would it be ok to landscape around it. Mr. Hamilton agreed. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve SP 2006-05 with additional landscaping along the fence at Lot 22. The motion was carried unanimously (5-0). Eric Wilhite added that the landscaping needs to be an evergreen vegetative screen with a minimum of 12-ft. when planted and be 8-ft. on center along the whole length. Randy Shiflet asked that Mr. Wilhite's comments be added to the motion. 9. FP 2006-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH FOUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-23, BLOCK 1 LA FONTAINE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD. -4.21 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented FP 2006-04. This is the final plat for the RI-PD that was previously acted on. This final plat meets all the platting technical requirements, consistent with the setbacks, lot configurations, and open space requirements as related to the RI-PD. Staff recommends approval. Page 5 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes Brenda Cole asked about Lots 2 and 3. The back shows 42.43-ft. and 41.25-ft. Is that wide enough? Mr. Wilhite explained that the width of the lot is technically measured from the front property line and that is where the minimum lot width has to occur. Brenda Cole, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve FP 2006-04. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 11. ADJOURNMENT The chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Vice Chairman Acting Secretary lù~¿~~ --- Page 6 of 6; 06/15/06 P & Z Minutes