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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2007-06-07 Minutes "'" ~' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Vice Chairman Randy Shiflet Bill Schopper Brenda Cole Mike Benton Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Kelly Gent Don Bowen Ex Officio Absent CITY STAFF Chief Planner Asst. Dir. of Public Works Assistant Planner Customer Svc. Asst. Recording Secretary Eric Wilhite Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Chad Van Steenberg Gina Harner Teresa Koontz 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 17, 2007 MEETING APPROVEQ Bill Schoppèr, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve the minutes of May 17,2007. The motion canied unanimously (6-0). Don Bowen was absent Page 1 of 6; 6/7/07 P & Z Minutes ~ 5. PP 2007-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH FLP TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 43R1, 64, 65, AND 66, BLOCK 1, FOREST GLENN WEST ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF FOREST HILLS COURT- 2.323 ACRES) Charles Schultz, Owen D. Long & Associates, 1615 Precinct Line Rd, came forward representing the applicant for the proposal to plat this 2.32 acre tract for development of single family residences. This plat would be taking a portion of two lots that were previously platted in different subdivisions, and an unplatted tract, into four lots. Eric Wilhite said that this is a preliminary replat of a 2.32 acre tract of land that currently exists as two different platted subdivisions. The applicant is going to create some new lots, expand a couple existing lots and plat a lot that hasn't been platted before. It is currently zoned R-2 although lots being requested for platting meet or exceed the R-2 district development standards for size and setbacks. Immediately following this will be the final replat which wiff be the public hearing portion as required by state law and ordinances on residential replat. Staff has reviewed this request, and it meets all the Subdivision Regulations and staff recommends your approval. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve PP 2007-02, seconded by Mike Benton. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Don Bowen was absent. 6. RP 2007-oS PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH FLP TO APPROVE A REPLA T OF LOTS 43R, BLOCK 1, FOREST GLENN WEST ADDITION, LOT 3, BLOCK 1 , HILLTOP ACRES ADDITION, AND TRACT 2A3, A1266 INTO LOTS 43R1, 64,65, AND 66, BLOCK 1, FOREST GLENN WEST ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF FOREST HILLS COURT-2.323 ACRES). Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Chairman Shiflet said that this is the replat for the just considered property and applicant has already stated what their plans are. He asked applicant if there was anything further.? Charles Schultz, Owen D. Long & Associates, representing the applicant came forward and said that these lots would be compatible with everything that is in the Forest Glen West Subdivision. They will be building houses around the same size as what already exists. Page 2 of 6; 617/07 P & Z Minutes "'" Anna Khalil, 7820 Forest Hills Ct, came forward in support of the application with conditions. First is the plat that will be 1.184 acres that is directly affected by their subdivision. She would like to know if the other two lots that are on Green Valley are already part of their subdivision? Mr. Schultz said no. Mrs. Khalil asked if the request is for these to become part of their subdivision? Mr. Schultz said yes. Mrs. Khalil asked if at any time would there be another street? Mr. Shultz said no. Mrs. Khalil would like to know about the large acre lot. Mr. Schultz states that the owner is going to place one house on the lot. This is the original lot and they are taking a triangular piece off of her property and placing it as part of the other lot to make it a more desirable lot. With the original configuration it would have been hard to get a good placing for a house. Mrs. Khalil asked if the only access these other lots would have, even though they will be part of their subdivision, would be off of Green Valley Drive? Mr. Schultz said yes, same as these other two lots. Mrs. Khalil wants to know if this will be zoned R-2 even though the lot is bigger? Mr. Schultz said it is still zoned R-2. Mrs. Khalil would like to know if the applicant knows what the setback lines are there or does the applicant have to follow the same building code as the rest of the neighborhood? Mr. Schultz said that the applicant will be following the same building codes as the neighborhood. He said that it is his understanding that there are 4 nice big Oak trees and the applicant is going to try to place her house in the middle of the trees without having to remove any of them. Mrs. Khalil would like to know what the property owner will be doing with the retaining wall ? Mr. Schultz said she will be taking a portion of the retaining wall out and the remaining will stay the same. Page 3 of 6; 6/7/07 P & Z Minutes '" Mrs. Khalil asked if he is the architectural engineer for the company? Mr. Schultz said he is the engineer. Lisa Briggs, 7805 Forest Hills Court, came forward in support of the application. She is concerned about the noise, dirt and debris. She states they already have a dumping ground near there. She is concerned because the lot next to hers is already not well maintained. Mr. SChopper said this project will improve the situation because they will be placing a house on this property and the owners will maintain it. Mrs. Briggs said she is anxious for something to be done but also is anxious for the property to be maintained in the interim since it will be awhile before this project will be completed. She says they purchased their house when the development was nearly complete because they were trying to avoid the construction noise and dirt. Now with this project they are going to have to deal with this and her pool is already full of dirt everyday. She wants to make sure that everyone is going to clean up after themselves to keep it as clean as possible. Mr. Benton asked if we have building codes that require them to provide a type of dumping ground? Eric Wilhite said that is correct while a home is under construction. For now if there is an issue, staff can contact Neighborhood Services and they can go by and check for any current code violations. That can be addressed for the neighbors. He thinks that the lots will be built on quickly and this should alleviate the problems once they establish landscaping. In the interim, we will send Neighborhood Services over to check and see if there are any problems that are correctable. Mr. Schultz said if Mrs. Briggs will tell him what lot she is on, he will have his men go by there tomorrow to check out any problems. Mrs. Briggs states that she is on lot 42 in Forest Glen West. She would like to know about construction equipment blocking the street or blocking access for their driveways. Chairman Shiflet said that they are not supposed to block the streets or driveways. Eric Wilhite said that if anyone blocks her drive access or leaves vehicles or construction equipment for over a 24 hour period, the Police Department needs to be contacted. They enforce right-of-way issues. The construction trailers and equipment need to be pulled up on the property and if they are left on the street for over a 24 hour period, the vehicles can be ticketed for these offenses. Page 4 of 6; 6n107 P & Z Minutes <4 Mrs. Khalil came forward with a few more questions. On the 1.184 acre she would like to know if any animals would be allowed on this property? Chairman Shiflet said not with the zoning they have for this property. Mrs. Khalil said that the house that is behind it has several animals and just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be the same? Chairman Shiflet said that if the zoning was for R-1-S, then they would. Mrs. Cole asked if she means livestock animals? Mrs. Khalil said yes, she means cows and horses. The only other thing that she would have a concern about is their subdivision is 75 % developed. If the applicant already has specifications and plans, would the Homeowners Association have to approve what she is putting up if she constructs a detached or attached building at any point in time? Chairman Shiflet said that the city is not involved in any Homeowner Association. Mr. Schultz stated that the applicant's plans would have to be submitted to the Homeowner Associations architect for approval. Chairman Shifllet states that this does not involve the city. Eric Wilhite states that this would be enforced by the Homeowners Association. The only enforcement from the city's standpoint is that it must meet the minimum square footage which is 1800 square feet for the zoning of R-2. Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing at 7: 17 p.m. APPROVED Mark Haynes motioned to approve RP 2007-05, seconded by Steven Cooper. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Don Bowen was absent 7. PP 2007-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARK COMIS AND B.J. REAVES OF ROYAL BUILDING CORPORATION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, CREEKSIDE ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8700 AMUNDSON DRIVE-.9974 ACRES). B.J. Reaves, 416 Billy Creek Circle, Hurst, the applicant Royal Building Corporation said we are replatting an approximately one acre tract into two residential lots. p. 5 of 6; 617107 P & Z Minutes ~ ~ Chairman Shiflet asked where is the location? Mr. Reaves states that it is on the comer of Amundson and Stewart. Eric Wilhite said this is a preliminary plat previously discussed at the May 17,2007 meeting. It was approved to change zoning from AG to R-1 for this residential subdivision. The applicant is now preliminary platting this into two single family R-1 lots. They have all setbacks indicated correctly and we will be seeing a final plat on this once some additional information has been complèted. At this point this does meet all rules and regulations and staff recommends approval. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve PP 2007-06, seconded by Brenda Cole. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Don Bowen was abSent 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. . Chairman Secretary ~~~ Randy Shiflet Page 6 of 6; 617/07 P & Z Minutes