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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 2006-10-19 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORKSESSION MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 19, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Secretary Randy Shiflet Don Bowen Mark Haynes Mike Benton Bill Schopper Steven Cooper Ex Officio Brenda Cole Kelly Gent ABSENT CITY STAFF Chief Planner Chief Building Official Asst. Dir. of Public Works Recording Secretary Eric Wilhite David Pendley Greg Van Nienwenhuize Dianna Buchanan 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 5, 2006 MEETING. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve the minutes of October 5, 2006. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Brenda Cole was absent. Page 1 of 5; 10/19/06 P & Z Minutes 5. SUP 2006-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRIAN JAMES TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO DEVIATE FROM THE 85% MASONRY REQUIREMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES. (LOCATED IN THE 8900 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Brian James, 8120 Rumfield Road, applicant, presented his request to approve the deviation from the 85% masonry requirement for residential structures. Mr. James said that the deviation was completely unintentional. The plan for the home was to construct it with a rustic design. As construction progressed, the upper floor siding was changed to add red cedar as a design improvement. Gary Gardner, 3106 Oakview, Hurst, is the builder of the home. He said has been a builder for over 20 years. He primarily deals with single story homes, and it was an oversight on his part that the red cedar was added to this home. He takes complete responsibility for his oversight. He said the cost difference in using the red cedar instead of masonry is only around $300, and the red cedar was not used to save money, but for a design enhancement. He has received many compliments on the home, and no negative comments. Eric Wilhite presented SUP 2006-03. The applicant, Mr. James, is constructing a new single family residence at 8920 Rumfield Road. The home is custom and of ranch-style architecture. The east elevation of the home does not meet the 85% masonry requirement. The approved building permit plans indicated that the east elevation would be of masonry. During an inspection of the structure, it was discovered that the elevation had not been constructed as approved in the building permit. The builder and the applicant had, without knowledge or approval of the building inspections department, altered the elevations during construction. Staff advised the applicant and home builder of the situation, and the options available to correct the oversight in order to possibly not have to go back and reconstruct the east elevation with masonry. The applicant's request of approval of Special Use Permit for an exemption to the residential masonry requirement of 85% per wall elevation could be granted under the Section 118-673 "Unusual Construction" of the Zoning Ordinance. If the SUP is not granted, the applicant would be required to replace the east elevation red cedar with masonry. Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Benton asked if Mr. Gardner has built other homes in North Richland Hills. Mr. Gardner stated he also built a home on Sayers. Page 2 of 5; 10/19/06 P & Z Minutes Mr. Benton asked Eric Wilhite to explain the Special Use Permit and how approval of this SUP might set precedence regarding granting exceptions to the masonry requirement for residential homes. Mr. Wilhite said SUPs are considered on a case by case basis and that approval of this SUP would not set a precedence. Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Gardner what the approximate cost would be to change the red cedar to masonry. Mr. Gardner said that due to the design of the plan, it was not a simple process and would require framing, mechanical and electrical work to make the change as well as the masonry work. The approximate cost to the applicant would be around $15,000. Mr. Schopper asked if the red cedar would require extra maintenance. Mr. Gardner said the red cedar would need to be stained again every three to five years to maintain its new appearance. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion. Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve SUP 2006-03. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Brenda Cole was absent. 6. ZC 2006-14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KEVIN NUGEN TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R-3" RESIDENTIAL TO "CS" COMMERCIAL SERVICES (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF WOODS LN. - 0.481 ACRES). APPROVED Applicant Kevin Nugen, 1505 Denise Court, Keller, presented his request to approve this zoning change. Mr. Nugen requests this zoning change to accommodate his intention to purchase this property from its current owner and build an office building. The applicant did provide a conceptual drawing for the Commission to see. The conceptual drawing depicted a residential-style office building with a masonry screening wall at the west boundary abutting the current residential zoned property. Paved parking was depicted as well as access to and from the building off of Woods Lane. Mr. Nugen did not want to purchase the property unless the property is zoned to accommodate his plans. Eric Wilhite presented ZC 2006-14. Mr. Wilhite stated that this is a zoning change request consistent with the surrounding land uses and properties. This request is located in the 8300 Block of Woods Lane and is 0.481 acres. It has been reviewed, meets all the technical requirements, and Staff recommends approval. Page 3 of 5; 10/19/06 P & Z Minutes Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Benton asked the applicant what type of offices would operate at the location. Mr. Nugen stated that he is an electrical contractor and plans to have an office for his business at the location, but would not have any type of outside storage or shop operations. It would be only his office operation. There might be several other offices in the same building. Ms. Myrna Moffet of 8308 Woods Lane asked if the planned zoning would allow for any type of storage facility. Mr. Wilhite answered that the zoning requested would not allow for any type of storage facility. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion. Bill Schopper, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve ZC 2006-14. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Brenda Cole was absent. 7. TR 2006-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OFAMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING SECTION 118-631 PERMITTED LAND USE TABLES; ELIMINATING SECTION 118-204 CS CONDITIONAL SPECIAL USE PERMITS; AMENDING SECTION 118-242 TO REQUIRE SITE PLANS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND ELIMINATING SECTIONS 118-354, 118-375, 118-393 AND 118-423 REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL SITE PLANS WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; ADDING TO SECTION 118-1 NEW DEFINITIONS FOR PET DAY CARE, WEDDING CHAPEL AND WEIGHT LOSS CENTER; NEW DEFINITION FOR SPECIAL PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP. ORDINANCE NO. 2910 APPROVED Eric Wilhite presented Case No. TR2006-02, Zoning Text Amendment, that will revise the Permitted Land Use Table. These proposed changes are an effort to clarify permitted uses and make the permitted use table more understandable. There are six basic changes to the proposed zoning text revisions. 1) Elimination of the Conditional Special Use Permits (CS); 2) Elimination of Site Plan Review; 3) Specifying Outdoor Commercial Uses to allow and encourage Outdoor Entertainment Uses; 4) Specifying a minimum of 5 acres for Automobile and Truck Dealerships; 5) Clarifying allowed uses with Alcohol Sales; and 6)Adding New and Unlisted Land Uses (Section 118-1). These Page 4 of 5; 10/19/06 P & Z Minutes updates complete many months of work by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing. As there was no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion. Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve SUP 2006-03. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Brenda Cole was absent. 8. ADJOURNMENT The chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Chairman Secretary ,£~~ Randy Shiflet ~Q~ Don Bowen Page 5 of 5; 10/19/06 P & Z Minutes