Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2006-07-20 Minutes .. " ," ~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JULY 20, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Secretary Randy Shiflet Don Bowen Mike Benton Brenda Cole Bill Schopper Steven Cooper ABSENT Ex Officio Mark Haynes Kelly Gent CITY STAFF Chief Planner Asst. Dir. of Public Works Recording Secretary Eric Wilhite Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Holly Blake 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 15,2006 MEETING The minutes were not considered as they were not included in the Commissioner's packets. The minutes will be included for consideration on the next P&Z agenda. Page 1 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes 5. TR 2006-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SUBDIVISION AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 110-41,118-1,118-293,118-313,118-333,118-361 AND 118-719 TO CHANGE THE SUBDIVSION PROVISIONS CONCERNING BUILDING PERMITS ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY; REVISING DEFINITION FOR FARM, RANCH, GARDEN OR ORCHARD; PROHIBIT DWELLINGS IN AG DISTRICTS AND REQUIRING A SPEICIAL USE PERMIT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN THE AG DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN AG AND R-1 S DISTRICTS; CHANGING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES IN R-1, R-1S, R-2 AND R-3 DISTRICTS; ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN OVERSIZE SIDE BUILDING SETBACKS IN THE OC, 0-1, NS, CS AND HC DISTRICTS EXCEPT WHERE SUCH DISTRICTS ABUT AREAS DESIGNATED ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented TR 2006-01. Mr. Wilhite stated that TR 2006-01 will: (1) change the provisions concerning building permits on unplatted property, (2) revise definitions for farm, ranch and garden orchard, (3) prohibit dwellings in AG district and require a special use permit for accessory buildings in the AG district that are over 500 sq. ft., (4) establish a maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings in AG and R-1-S district, (5) change the maximum height of structures permitted in R-1, R-1-S, R-2 and R-3 districts, and (6) eliminate the requirements for certain oversized side building setback lines in OC, 0-1, NS, CS and HC districts except where such districts abut areas designated on the Comprehensive Plan for residential use. This is primarily a clarification of conflicting text information and adding clarity to zoning ordinance. Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing. TR 2006-01 was driven by the increase of variance requests among builders and developers. Chairman Shiflet asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in regards to TR 2006-01. Being none, Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing. Chairman Shiflet noted that footnote 7 regarding Table 4-2 needed to be clarified before going to City Council. Mr. Wilhite stated that Staff would revise footnote 7 to state "except corner lots which shall have 20-ft. on the side yard adjacent to a street and lots with structures exceeding 38-ft. in height shall have 20-ft. side yard setbacks on both sides". Mr. Bowen asked Mr. Wilhite for additional explanation. Mr. Wilhite stated that the builder can still have a 38-ft. high structure on an interior lot with the side setbacks being 10-ft. and 6-ft. or on a corner lot side yard setbacks are 20- ft. and 6-ft. but as soon as that structure goes up to the maximum height of 50-ft. the side yard setbacks are 20-ft. on both sides on both interior lots and corner lots. Page 2 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes Brenda Cole, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve TR 2006-01 with the stipulation that the language for footnote 7, Table 4-2 be changed to reflect the 20-ft. side setbacks on both sides of the property when the height of the building is over 38-ft. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 6. FP 2006-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 12, LOTS 1-12, BLOCK 13 AND LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 14, FOREST GLENN WEST PHASE IV (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD RD. - 7.487 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented FP 2006-02. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a final plat located in the 8000 Block of Smithfield Road. This will be a subdivision of Forest Glenn West Phase IV with 23 residential lots on 7.487 acres. The current zoning is R-2, single family residential. It meets all subdivision regulations and Staff recommends approval. Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, came forward. Mr. Long is the representative for Mr. Barfield. Chairman Shiflet asked Mr. Long about the access for Lot 4, Block 14. Mr. Long stated that the lot access will be off the interior streets. Don Bowen, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve FP 2006-02. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 7. SP 2006-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MO KAEINI TO APPROVE A REVISION TO THE SITE PLAN FOR A MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX, COLLEGE HILLS ADDITION, LOT 5R, BLOCK B (LOCATED IN THE 6100 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE -1.16 ACRES). DENIED Eric Wilhite presented SP 2006-09, a site plan revision. The applicant would like to change the elevations on the structures. The revision only effects the elevations to the roof. The ordinance requires that the roof line be pitched. The applicant would like to bring the front elevations up so that it appears to have a flat roof appearance. Mo Kaeini, 1228 W Continental, came forward. Page 3 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes · ~ Chairman Shiflet asked Mr. Kaeini about the exterior surfaces. Currently it shows brick, but the previous had different types of rock. Mr. Kaeini stated that he would be using brick and some stucco on the inside of the balconies. The fireplaces will be different types of stones. Mr. Schopper stated that the original design that was approved had a pitch roof, but now the request is for parapets to camouflage the pitch. Wouldn't it be better to just build it with a flat roof? Mr. Kaeini stated that he would like to build a flat roof, but city ordinance requires a pitched roof. Mr. Schopper stated that it will look like a flat roof, but it will not be in the spirit of the ordinance. Mr. Benton stated that he liked the different look on the front, but the pitch needs to be completely hidden. Mr. Kaeini responded that he can cover it up all the way around. Mr. Schopper stated that when City Council crafted the ordinance they had an idea of how they wanted the city to look. This is an design for Frisco or North Dallas, but not for North Richland Hills. Ms. Cole agreed with Mr. Schopper. Mr. Bowen asked Staff how will this go to City Council. Mr. Wilhite explained that the motion should state that the building needs to encompass where the roof pitch can't be seen. Mr. Cooper stated that he would like the elevations to remain as approved by the existing site plan. Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve SP 2006-09 with the amendment that the parapet wall will be completely around the building. The motion was denied (3-3) with Brenda Cole, Bill Schopper and Steven Cooper voting against. Chairman Shiflet reminded the applicant that an appeal can be made to City Council. Staff can help in that matter. 8. AP 2006-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ALAMO CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC TO APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 8-9, BLOCK 2, NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS PHASE II ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF RIDGE LINE DR. - 0.496 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented AP 2006-02. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is an amended plat being requested by Alamo Custom Builders. This is a request for a variance from Planning & Zoning using Section 110-42 of the Subdivision Regulations. This allows Planning & Zoning to approve irregular lot configurations. The applicant is requesting a variance from the 30-ft. front building line to 20-ft. Page 4 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes · Mike Benton, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve AP 2006-02. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 9. ZC 2006-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PERRY & VALERIE ROBERTS TO APPROVE AZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT 8901 MARTIN DR. -1.996 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented ZC 2006-08. Mr. Wilhite stated that the applicants would like to build a new residential structure on the property. In order to do so, city ordinance requires the property to be properly zoned and platted. The zoning change is from AG to R-1-S. The zoning request meets all zoning district regulations and Staff recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing. James Schwinn, 2929 Ray Street, representing the applicants, came forward. Mr. Bowen asked if this property is large enough to subdivide into two lots. Mr. Schwinn stated that the applicants do not intend to subdivide the property. Mr. Wilhite stated that the property is not large enough to divide into two lots with R-1-S zoning but it could be subdivided as some other type of zoning (R-2 for example). Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing. Brenda Cole, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve ZC 2006-08. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 10. PP 2006-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PERRY & VALERIE ROBERTS TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ROBERTS ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8901 MARTIN DR. - 1.994 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented PP 2006-06. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is the same property that was just previously approved. This proposal meets all city ordinance and regulations and Staff recommends approval. Page 5 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes · í Brenda Cole, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2006-06. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 11. RP 2006-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SCOTT KUNKEL TO APPROVE A REPLAT OF LOT 6, COLLEGE ACRES INTO TWO LOTS 6A AND 6B, BLOCK 1, COLLEGE ACRES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF GREEN VALLEY DR. - 2.090 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented RP 2006-08. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a plat request to replat what is currently a single lot into two R-3 single family residential dwellings. Staff has reviewed the application and it meets all subdivision regulations. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole had questions for the applicant: Where will the drive come out? Will it be adjacent from Ember Oaks? Staff informed the Commission that the applicant was not present. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize came forward and explained that the driveways will be onto Green Valley Drive. Chairman Shiflet asked about it aligning with Ember Oaks. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize stated that as the lot is for a single family residential use there shouldn't be a major traffic hazard if the driveway does not line up. Mr. Bowen stated that a common driveway on a location like this would help the traffic situation. Mike Benton, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approved RP 2006-08. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 12. FP 2006-05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF THORN BRIDGE EAST PHASE III ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE RD. - 23.547 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented FP 2006-05. Mr. Wilhite stated that the property is located in the 8000 Block of Precinct Line Road. This will be a subdivision with 64 lots for single family residential use and two office use lots. Staff has reviewed the plat and it is in conformance with all the subdivision regulations and recommends approval. Don Bowen, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve FP 2006-05. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 6 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes · \ 13. FP 2006-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NRH LIBRARY ADDITION, (LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF GRAND AVENUE - 5.4039 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented FP 2006-09. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a plat for the North Richland Hills Library located in the Town Center zoning. Staff recommends approval. Steve Brown, Library Director, came forward and stated that the planning for this started in 1998 and it is very exciting to have reached this point. Brenda Cole, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve FP 2006-09. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 14. AP 2006-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARK WOOD TO APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH - PHASE TWO (LOCATED EAST OF RUFE SNOW AND NORTH OF CHAPMAN ROAD - 22.368 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented AP 2006-03. Mr. Wilhite stated that this request is to correct some errors and omissions that occurred after approval from City Council and after filing with the County. This plat represents those corrections. Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve AP 2006-03. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 15. SP 2006-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DAVID FARHAT, ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION, TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN FOR A FAMILY VIDEO STORE, CRESTWOOD ESTATES, LOT 10, BLOCK 6 (LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD. - .9875 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented SP 2006-08. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a site plan for a commercial project located in a commercial service zoning district. This will be a 200 sq. ft. structure located in front of the closed Winn Dixie in the 7500 Block of Davis Page 7 of 10; 07/20/06 p & Z Minutes · . Boulevard. Access to this site will be from Davis Boulevard with mutual access from the existing parking driveway. There is a 4-ft. sidewalk indicated on Davis Boulevard. Staff needs to have that conditioned as a 5-ft. sidewalk per the ordinance. The applicant is currently working on getting a mutual access agreement that can be provided to Staff before applying for a building permit for this project. This site plan meets landscape requirements and site plan standards and Staff recommends approval. David Farhat, 3116 W 5th Street, came forward. Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant about the trees located along Starnes and if any of them will be spared. Mr. Farhat stated that those trees were not included in the landscape plan. Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant to look at saving some of those trees and other Commission members openly agreed. Another question is in regard to how the trash service will be handled. Mr. Farhat stated that he spoke with Mr. Wilhite briefly about the subject. It is not shown on the plan, but next to the building an enclosure will be built made of the same material as the exterior of the building. Mr. Cooper asked about the existing entrance from the closed Winn Dixie and if permission has been granted for use. Mr. Farhat stated that is currently being worked out and is a condition of approval from City Council. Mr. Cooper asked if the entrance and parking spaced would be striped according to use for the new site. Mr. Farhat answered yes. Mr. Schopper mentioned the strip of trees along the south edge of the property in conjunction with the 15-ft. side buffer for landscape with parallel parking spaces noted on the site plan. He suggested the applicant take the additional 8-ft. of depth and bring the landscape buffer even with the fire lane. That way, the whole strip of 22-ft. can take in the mature growth that already exists. The applicant can still meet the minimum requirements for parking. Mr. Farhat responded that he'll take that idea back to the owner. Mr. Bowen commented that as this is a site plan, if the landscaping changes it needs to be on the site plan and it will need to be a part of the motion. Bill Schopper, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve SP 2006-08 with the following provisions: 1) remove the 6 parallel parking spaces on the south edge of the parking area so that the landscape buffer will include that area, thus saving the mature trees, 2) a masonry trash enclosure be included on the site plan, 3) obtain cross access approval from the owner of the property, and 4) include a 5-ft. sidewalk along Davis Boulevard. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 16. FP 2006-10 Page 8 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes · . CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM REAVES BUILDING CORP. AND COMIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-2, BLOCK 1, REAVES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD RD. - 1.304 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented FP 2006-10. Mr. Wilhite stated that this plat is located in the 8800 Block of Rumfield Road. The applicant is requesting a final plat into two separate lots at 1.5 acres each. The current zoning is R-1 single family residential. Staff has reviewed the application and it conforms to all subdivision regulations and recommends approval. Don Bowen, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve FP 2006-10. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 17. SP 2006-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DUFFY HAMILTON THOMAS, LLP TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN FOR AN 11-LOT OFFICE PARK, PAVILION PARK ADDITION, LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1 (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF MID CITIES BLVD. - 5.4 ACRES). APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented SP 2006-06. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a site plan contingent on the approval of TR 2006-01 at City Council. The site plan is for an 11 lot professional office complex on Mid Cities Boulevard. There will be an access drive off of Mid Cities Boulevard. Each lot will have its own parking requirement, but the drives will be shared. The landscaping plan meets all requirements as well. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Bowen asked Staff what happens if the City Council doesn't approve TR 2006-01. Mr. Wilhite stated that the applicant would have to bring back a site plan that does meet the current ordinance. Keith Hamilton, 601 Harwood Road, came forward. Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant about dumpster location; he is concerned that garbage trucks will not be able to access some of the locations. Mr. Wilhite stated that Staff would provide the applicant with the Allied Waste Design Guidelines for dumpster locations prior to going to City Council. Mr. Hamilton stated that he would work with Staff to get that corrected. Page 9 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes Steven Cooper, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve SP 2006.06 with the approval of ordinance change TR 2006.01 and the dumpster location changes. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 18. FP 2006-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLIFFORD LAND COMPANY LLP TO APPROVE A FINAL 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 FP 2006-06. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a final plat for the previously approved site plan. Staff recommends approval. Bill Schopper, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve FP 2006-06. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 19. ADJOURNMENT The chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Chairman Secretary ~~~ Randy Shiflet ~q~ .. on Bowen Page 10 of 10; 07/20/06 P & Z Minutes