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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2007-09-20 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflett at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Randy Shiflet Vice Chairman Bill Schopper Secretary Don Bowen Steven Cooper Mike Benton Mark Haynes Ex-Officio Dianna Madar ABSENT Kelly Gent CITY STAFF Chief Planner Eric Wilhite Asst. Planner Chad VanSteenberg Dir. Planning and Development John Pitstick Assist. Dir. Public Works Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Recording Secretary Gina Harner 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 MEETING eppRnvFn Mark Haynes, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve the minutes of September 6, 2007. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. Page 1 of 8; 09!20/07 P 8 Z Minutes 4. SUP 2007-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TEVIA DAVIS, REPRESENTING RACETRAC PETROLEUM, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE PARKING CAPACITY AT AN EXISTING STORE LOCATION. THE PROPERTY OF INTEREST IS LOCATED AT 5640 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Thomas Hoover, Thomas Hoover Engineering, LLC, 1361 W. Euless Blvd, Suite 99, came forward in support of the proposal for the Special Use Permit to allow them to increase the parking capacity at the existing RaceTrac store at 5640 Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Hoover explained that as well as the parking lot expansion they would be relocating their existing driveway further south which would line it up with Eagle Drive. They have already met with engineering and Public Works and have determined that the relocation of the drive further away from the intersection would allow for a better situation for Rufe Snow. They will also be installing another fire lane which will allow for better access for the fire department. In order to connect to the existing parking lot it will be necessary to encroach into the 15 foot landscape buffer. The buffer was moved when the right of way acquisition occurred. They have provided more landscaping to alleviate the encroachment. Eric Wilhite said that a Special Use Permit was previously approved but the original development plan has been expanded upon which requires them to come before the commission to approve the changes. They will be closing the existing driveway and relocating it further south. The applicant worked with staff to evaluate what improvements could be made to bring the existing site up to current development standards with the expansion. The transition area that encroaches into the landscape buffer is approximately 160 square feet along Rufe Snow Drive. The applicant has added more trees than would be required in the expansion area and is maintaining the 15 ft. landscape buffer along the other side. They will also be adding the required evergreen tree massing on a 40 ft spacing along the rear landscape buffer adjacent to the multi-family. Trees will also be added along Trinidad that weren't originally required. Staff discussed the proposal at Development Review Committee level and feel that this will enhance the site and create a better parking area. This will also allow for larger parking spaces for contractors vehicles and trailers. Staff reviewed the SUP and recommend approval with condition of the landscape encroachment. Chairman Shiflet asked if that encroachment had any impact on the sidewalk? Page 2 of 8; 09/20/07 P & Z Minutes Eric Wilhite said no. The sidewalks are all outside in the right of way. The 15 ft. landscape buffer is on their property side. Since the sidewalks are a public improvement, it is within the right of way and will remain that way. Mike Benton asked the applicant if they had any future plans for expansion of the size of the building. Tevia Davis said no. The size of the building will remain the same. In the future RaceTrac would possibly like to lease some of the space towards the back and have a row of retail stores. At that time they may make more modifications to the driveway to accommodate for the additional traffic. These are plans that would be further into the future and are only options that have been considered. Mike Benton said that he thinks that the relocation of the entrance will add to safety on Rufe Snow and alleviate some of the problems and accidents that have occurred in that area. Eric Wilhite said that if RaceTrac does decide to do any expansion on the open portion of the lot they would be required to come before Planning & Zoning and City Council for another revision to the SUP to be approved. Chairman Shiflet asked if anyone would like to speak in regards to SUP 2007-04. With no requests to speak Chairman Shiflet closed public hearing at 7:10 p.m. APPROVED Mike Benton, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve SUP 2007-04 with 150 sq. ft. encroachment of the 15 foot landscape setback as indicated on site plan was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 5. ZC 2007-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARK PERKINS TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED ON THE 6900 BLOCK OF WALTER STREET-0.60 ACRES). Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Rd, Engineer representing the client for proposed zoning change from "AG" to "R-1"Single family Residence. Chairman Shiflet asked if this would be used for one home? Page 3 of 8; 09/20/07 P 8 Z Minutes Mr. Long said yes. Eric Wilhite said that this is a single family preliminary plat for this project. This is a 0.60 acre tract of land. Staff has reviewed the application and it does meet all regulations and staff recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet asked if anyone would like to speak in regards to ZC 2007-10. With no requests to speak Chairman Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Steven Cooper motioned to approve ZC 2007-10. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 6. PP 2007-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARK PERKINS, REPRESENTING GOLDMARK CONSTRUCTION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1,CLIFTON ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF WALTER STREET-0.60 ACRE). Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Rd., Engineer representing the client came forward in support of the proposal for preliminary plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Clifton Addition. The owner has already requested the final plat from the surveyor to extend the sewer line across the lot. Eric Wilhite said this is the preliminary plat for the zoning change that was just heard. There will be a final plat once the engineering plans are complete. They hope to bring that before Planning & Zoning Committee next month. This meets all subdivision plans and regulations and staff recommends approval. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Steven Cooper motioned to approve PP 2007-09. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 7. RP 2007-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SCOTT BOZARTH AND DAVID AUSTIN TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 1, AND LOT 3-R BLOCK 11, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION PHASE 3 8 4, INTO LOTS 1-R ~ 3-R1, Page 4 of 8; 09/20!07 P 8 Z Minutes BLOCK 11. (LOCATED AT 6300 BLOCK OF SKYLARK CIRCLE -0.6047 ACRE AND 0.415 ACRE, RESPECTIVELY). Chairman Shiflet opened public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Chairman Shiflet said that we received a letter from the applicant requesting that the public hearing be continued. Mr. Shiflet asked if it would be for 30 days or until the next meeting? Eric Wilhite said that the request said 30 days but it will be continued until the October 18, 2007 meeting. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Mike Benton motioned to continue RP 2007-06 until the October 18, 2007 meeting. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 8. PP 2007-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLIFF HARRIS TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-4, BLOCK A, LOTS 1-3, BLOCK B, 8~ LOTS 1R-3, BLOCK C, BRIAR POINTE VILLAS (LOCATED ON MAIN STREET & AMUNDSON DRIVE -1.70 ACRES). Cliff Harris, Clifford Land Company, 7952 Davis Boulevard, came forward in support of the proposal for preliminary plat of lots 1-4, Block A, Lots 1-3, Block B & Lots 1 R-3, Block C, Briar Pointe Villas. Mr.Harris said that this is Briar Pointe Villas that will be an 8 lot RI-PD that will be developed on a smaller scale. They will be the same style as their previous development in La Fontaine. Eric Wilhite said this is a preliminary plat for what was zoned as a RI-PD on Amundson. Staff has reviewed the subdivision layout and it is consistent with what was approved on the RI-PD site plan. This development will include the single family residential lots as well as 3 common open space areas that will be landscaped and will offer amenities for the residential RI-PD. Staff has reviewed and it is in conformance with all subdivision rules and regulations and recommend approval. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Mike Benton motioned to approve PP2007-04. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 9. Page 5 of 8; 09/20/07 P 8 Z Minutes FP 2007-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLIFF HARRIS, TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-4, BLOCK A, LOTS 1-3, BLOCK B, 8~ LOTS 1A-3, BLOCK C, BRIAR POINTE VILLAS (LOCATED ON MAIN STREET $ AMUNDSON DRIVE -1.590 ACRES). Eric Wilhite said that this is the final plat for the previous case. The preliminary plat would have come sooner for approval but after speaking with staff and determined with timing that it would be easier to leave them together. The final plat will go on to City Council for approval and they will be released for construction permits to allow them to get this subdivision under way. This meets all final plat regulations and staff recommends approval. APPROVED Mike Benton, seconded by Steven Cooper motioned to approve FP 2007-07. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 10. PP 2007-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM VICTOR NOBLE TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 9-12, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF SAYERS LANE-1.678 ACRES). Johnny Williams, Whitfield Hall Surveyors, 48 Stonegate Drive, came forward in support of the proposal for preliminary plat of lots 9-12, Block 3, Woodbert Addition. This is a 4 lot subdivision. They will create 4 single family residential lots from 1.678 acre section of land. Mike Benton asked what would be done with the existing homes? Mr. Williams said that they would be demolished. Eric Wilhite said this preliminary plat is fora 4 lot single family subdivision. Currently a portion of the lots are zoned R-3 and some are zoned AG. The portion that is zoned AG will come back for a zoning change before any homes are built on that portion. They meet subdivision rules and regulations and we will be receiving a final plat. Staff has reviewed and recommend approval. Chairman Shiflet said that looking at the addresses that were down for this case and the next one. This case shows the 8100 block of Sayers and the next one is for a house that will be down at the end of the block and is addressed as 8120. The numbers would go higher as they go East. Page 6 of 8; 09/20/07 P 8 Z Minutes Bill Schopper asked if the addresses for the Southern lots will be on Forest Lane? Eric Wilhite said yes, they would be addressed off of Forest Lane. The planning department works with Tina Hansen and GIS for addressing to make sure that the 911 system would work. Once the plats are complete then they start the process for making sure they are addressed correctly. Chairman Shiflet said that he just noticed and just thought that 8120 Sayers should have been a higher number for being at the end of the block. Eric Wilhite said that it would need to be looked at and possibly be changed before he gets a building permit. APPROVED Steven Cooper, seconded by Mike Benton motioned to approve PP 2007-11. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. 11. FP 2007-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BOB WYATT TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 8, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8120 SAYERS LANE-2 ACRES). Johnny Williams, Whitfield Hall Surveyors, 48 Stonegate Drive, came forward representing the applicant. Mr. Williams said that this is a 2 acre tract of land and meets standards for a larger house. It will be for a single family residence and believes that owner intends to have a detached garage type shop once the house is built. Bill Schopper said that he was concerned about the concrete at the North end for the fire turn around. There will be a large expanse of concrete and typically when you have concrete the owners might think that they would be able to use to park boats and Recreational Vehicles. I just want to be sure that the property owner is aware that this area is supposed to be left open for fire access. Mr. Williams said that he has not seen the construction plans but believes that the owner intends to construct his drive with the hammer head configuration that has been approved by the fire department. Mr. Williams does not believe that the homeowner intends to park any of his vehicles in that area. Bill Schopper said that this was his big concern. Bob Wyatt said that he is the owner of the lot. He said that the hammer head would be inside the property and that he will be working it out like the church and would be Page 7 of 8; 09/20!07 P & Z Minutes covering the section of the hammer head where grass will grow over it. The turn into the lot will go into the fence and said that they will not be parking in front. APPROVED Don Bowen, seconded by Mike Benton motioned to approve FP 2007-11. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Kelly Gent was absent. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Chairman an y S et Secretary Do~ ~owie Page 8 of 8; 09/20/07 P & Z Minutes