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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2007-12-20 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 20, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Randy Shiflet Bill Schopper Don Bowen Steven Cooper ABSENT Ex-Officio CITY STAFF Chief Planner Planning Intern Assist.Dir. of Public Works Civil Engineer Recording Secretary Mike Benton Kelly Gent Mark Haynes Dianna Madar Eric Wilhite Daniel Tijerina Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Caroline Waggoner Teresa Koontz 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill Schopper led the pledge of allegiance. Page 1 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 15, 2007 MEETING APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve the minutes of November 15, 2007. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. AP 2007-02 Consideration of a Request from Roome Land Surveying, to Approve an Amended Plat of Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5, Block 1, Emerald Plaza (Located in the 5600 Block of Davis Blvd. - 1.1598 acres). Breece Higgins, 728 Trails End Circle, Hurst, TX came forward with a request to change the utility easement on Lots 4 & 5 from 7.5 ft. to 5 ft. and to amend the original plats of Lots 2, 3 & 4 which were recorded incorrectly. Eric Wilhite explained that this was an Amended Plat to abandon 2. ft of existing 7.5 ft of utility easement on lots 4 and 5. This was an easement dedicated by plat and action taken on the approval by City Council and dedicated to the public, therefore it cannot simply be abandoned by separate instrument. In addition, some of the square footages were recognized as being incorrect by the surveyor. The applicant met the requirement by Staff to have the franchise utility companies sign off that they did not need that much easement. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this plat and recommends approval. npPRnvFn Don Bowen, seconded by Steven cooper, motioned to approve AP 2007-02. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 6. FP 2007-17 Consideration of a Request from Goldmark Construction to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Clifton Addition (Located on the 6900 Block of Walter Street - .60 acres). Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line, Hurst, TX came forward representing the applicant for the purpose of replatting for single family residential. Page 2 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes Chairman Shiflet asked if the property owner was aware of the rough proportionality improvements. Mr. Long stated yes, they are in agreement with the requirement. Eric Wilhite stated the zoning has already been approved on this plat and the applicant has agreed to enter into a City/Developer agreement on the $4672.10 rough proportionality cost for public infrastructure improvements. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this plat and recommends approval. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve FP 2007-17, seconded by Steven Cooper. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 7. FP 2007-18 Consideration of a Request from ANA Consultants to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Benchmark Addition (Located in the 6500 Block of Harmonson Road - 1.208 acres) Byron Montgomery, 2800 Meadowview Drive, Colleyville, TX came forward representing the applicant who wishes to build a single family residence on the property. Eric Wilhite stated the plat meets all the R-3 standards by width and lot depth and total square footage of the property. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this plat and recommends approval. nppRnvFn Steven Cooper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve FP 2007-18. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 8. RP 2007-12 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Birdville I.S.D. to Approve a Replat of Lot 2, Block 1 into Lots 2R & 3, Block 1, Richland High Addition(Located at Dick Lewis Drive and Holiday Lane-41.326 acres). Sanford LaRue, 407 Overhill, Arlington, TX with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates Inc., the civil engineers and surveyors of record for this plat, representing BISD. This is a replat to expand the high school and move the footprint, abandon and dedicate some easements. He presented a power point presentation at this time explaining the Page 3 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes easements that are being abandoned. He stated they have worked with Public Works on the dedication of the new fire lanes and water line easements needed. Eric Wilhite stated that Staff is currently finishing the review of the site plan with the school district and consultants, but the replat is needed to create the alignments of utility easements. Staff has reviewed this and recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet asked if Reynolds was ever officially abandoned. Eric Wilhite stated that on the original plat recorded in 1987, it showed the right of way "to be abandoned" but did not state "by plat." After doing some research with the City Secretary, it appeared the plat was never filed and recorded separately with the county, so this will complete the filing requirements. npPRnvFn Bill Schopper, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve RP 2007-12. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 9. ZC 2007-13 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Keith Hamilton to Approve a Zoning Change from "RI-PD" Residential Infill Planned Development and "NS" Neighborhood Services to "NR-PD" Non Residential Planned Development, (Located in the 8900 Block of Mid Cities Blvd - 5.855 acres). Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. Josh Eady, 9229 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, came forward representing the developer on the project. Keith Hamiliton, 8241 Mid Cities Blvd, NRH, TX, came forward as the consulting engineer for this project. He gave a brief description of the site plan. Eric Wilhite explained that the property was being requested to be rezoned from RI-PD and NS to NR-PD to open up the ability to be more creative with the design in relation to some of the set backs that would have to occur adjacent to the eventual R-2. To mitigate this there was an increased amount of landscape tree vegetation put on the north side, as well as the landscape street yard in the front. The medical office building and long term acute care hospital will be going in concurrently with what eventually be the street, for the R-2. This type of facility needs to conform to the fire code which technically requires there be three emergency access points. At this time there have been arrangements made with the Fire Department to have the main entrance off of Mid Cities and when the property develops to the east, there will be a stubbed out portion of Page 4 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes the drive to the property line to facilitate emergency access for the site from that side of the property. He stated the architects and developers have gone above and beyond what our ordinance states for the masonry articulation. Staff believes that zoning the NR- PD in this location will be an asset to the city and recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant if the pedestrian access from Martin to the traffic signal would still be available? Keith Hamilton stated he did not think there would be problem doing that because there is a buffer on the east and west and there could be a sidewalk along the buffer to Mid Cities to include a pedestrian gate or opening. Chairman Shiflet stated when the future easement to the east is developed, he would be in favor of "future emergency and cross access." This would allow the residents a cut through and will benefit their property by allowing them to go through the traffic signal. ~PPRnVFf) Don Bowen, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve ZC 2007-13 to include pedestrian connection from the emergency access to the north down to Mid Cities Blvd. with 4 ft sidewalk connecting, and mutual access or cross access easement be indicated connecting to east property. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 10. ZC 2007-14 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Keith Hamilton to Approve a Zoning Change from "RI-PD" Residential Infill Planned Development to "R-2" Single Family Residential (Located on the 8700 Block of Martin Drive - 4.108 acres). Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. Keith Hamilton, 8241 Mid Cities Blvd, NRH, TX came forward representing the developer. This project runs concurrently with the PD to the south to get the fire lane and access for the PD. Straight R-2 zoning is requested and a plat is being submitted in the near future. Eric Wilhite stated that this zoning change is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan showing low density residential. Page 5 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes Dennis Lang, 8800 Martin, NRH, TX, came forward with questions on the road that will divide his property and the proposed property. Chairman Shiflet stated those issues are not addressed at the zoning change request. He stated that Mr. Lang's input is certainly valued and will take be taken into consideration. The width has not changed besides his property at 8800 Martin, but between the PD and his property the width has been reduced. He stated that if the applicant was prepared to share any drawings he could do so; but certainly not obligated. Keith Hamilton stated that no, they were not prepared to display any site plans at this time but would meet with Mr. Lang after the meeting to answer any questions. Chairman Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 7: 34 p.m. Bill Schopper stated he feels confident based on other projects the developer has completed in the past; he will work with Mr. Lang to shield the property from any negative impacts as much as possible. APPROVED Steven Cooper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve ZC 2007-14. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 11. ZC 2007-17 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Woodbridge Developments to Approve a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single Family Residential (Located in the 8700 Block of Clay Hibbins Road - 8.001 acres). Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. Jody Boyd, 708 Mt. Gilead Rd, Keller, TX, representing Woodbridge Developments, came forward with a proposed layout of the preliminary plat. It is being proposed to zone this property R-2 with nineteen, 9000 sq ft lots that will accommodate custom homes from the $450,000-$650,000 range. Eric Wilhite stated staff is reviewing a preliminary plat as well as the zoning change which is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and there are no concerns with it changing to R-2. There were some other requests from the developer as part of the conditions with the purchase from the owner. Other conditions are being reviewed by Public Works and the plat will be forwarded to Planning and Zoning once these are reviewed. Page 6 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes Don Bowen asked if the lake will be owned by the homeowners association and for their private access only? Mr. Boyd stated yes, it was a non restricted common open space, owned and maintained by the home owners association. Jeanne Vrij, 8621 Saddle Ridge Trail, NRH, TX came forward with concerns of probability of flooding of the properties in Steeple Ridge if the new development goes in. She handed out pictures from her property during the summer rains explaining her concerns with the drainage in the subdivision. Tom and Mary Jo Ward, 8625 Saddle Ridge Trail, NRH, TX came forward with concerns about possible flooding and questions of drainage design. Tim Skiles, 8633 Saddle Ridge Trail, NRH, TX came forward with concerns about the pond overflowing, leaking into his backyard leaving a white powder on the surface. Chairman Shiflet gave Greg VanNeiuwenhuize copies of the pictures from Ms. Vrij and the handout from Mr. Powell. Greg Powell, 8801 Trails Edge Dr., NRH, TX presented a handout to the Commission regarding issues of drainage in his subdivision and a safety concern from an existing concrete pit. Mr. Powelll also stated he believed the City of North Richland Hills and the City of Keller should be conversing on the responsibility of drainage. Kathleen Dunning, 8629 Saddle Ridge Trail, NRH, TX came forward with drainage concerns and stated the waterfall feature needs landscaping. Jody Boyd stated they would do their best to address the drainage issues and feels that once the subdivision is completed the drainage will improve. There has been an agreement to lower the water elevation in the pond by two feet to mitigate some of the seepage behind the pond. Regarding the wall and landscaping, Mr. Boyd stated that he intends to put more trees around to enhance the waterfall feature. Chairman Shiflet stated that if the property stays AG, the City is extremely limited on what can be done, but if the zoning is changed, it gives the city the chance to have control and address the concerns of drainage. Bill Schopper asked Greg VanNeiuwenhuize what was city's policy on off site drainage in relation to neighboring properties? Greg VanNeiuewenhuize answered you are allowed to have one residential lot drain onto the next lot. He stated this property is pretty much undeveloped property and the Page 7 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes city has met with the engineer on the proposed property and they have been given minimum standards that they would have to adhere to in order to get a favorable recommendation on the plat. Also, the contours that are depicted do not do this area justice, there is quite a bit of water coming from south of his property that does not make it to the concrete channels going across the individual lots in Steeple Ridge. The one hundred year rain event has to be carried between the right of way line of the street and if you looked at Ms. Vrig's pictures, the right of way is behind the sidewalk, which leads me to believe that was not a one hundred year rain event. But during a catastrophic storm like we had, the streets and drainage system were handling as they should be. If that had been a two or five year rain event, it would have been a huge cause for concern. Don Bowen asked how the city addresses the situation of Mr. Skiles pond leaking. Greg VanNeiuewenhuize answered that soil boring tests can be requested. There was a discussion about relocating the well on the property. Chairman Shiflet discussed that the well was approved by the Mayor and Council in the 1990's for irrigation only for growing hay on AG property and is in favor of capping the well. The Public Hearing closed at 8:22 p.m. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve ZC 2007-17, seconded by Don Bowen. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Chairman ~~ Randy Shiflet Secretary ;7~ Owen Page 8 of 8; 12-20-07 P & Z Minutes