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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-01-09 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 9,1997 - 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield, at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Vice-Chairman David Barfield Richard Davis Ted Nehring Don Bowen Ron Lueck Jill Spicer ABSENT Paul Miller Charles Owen CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Barry LeBaron Valerie Byers 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12,1996 APPROVED Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 1996, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and carried 5-0. Mrs. Spicer abstained because she was not present at this meeting. 4. PZ 97-01 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS TO ALLOW THE CARE OF UP TO 12 CHILDREN AS A LEGAL HOME OCCUPATION APPROVED Chairman Barfield explained that because some of the staff in the audience representing this request had another meeting to attend, they were moving this item to the first of the agenda. Mr. LeBaron explained that staff had been directed by the City Council to draft an amendment to the Zoning Regulations to allow home day care of up to 12 children as a legal home occupation. Mr. LeBaron then stated there were several persons in the audience interested in speaking on behalf of this amendment. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come forward. Ms. Cathy Kirkham, Nob Hill Drive, stated that she is a registered "group day home" and has been in the business 13 years. She presently has six children in her "group day home" and believes the regulations should be amended to coincide with the state regulations. She is in favor of this request. Mr. Frank Metz, 5001 Skylark Circle, spoke in favor of this amendment as well. He explained that he has kept 12 kids for over four years now and believes this is a service that is beneficial to the residents of North Richland Hills. There being no additional proponents, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing and opened discussion amongst the Commissioners. Several Commissioners voiced concerns regarding increased traffic, hours of operation and, upon approval of this amendment, neighborhoods becoming inundated with "group day homes." Discussion ensued as to how this could be controlled; i.e., requiring Special Use Permits for this type facility; placing a distance requirement between facilities, or establishing hours of operation. In response to a question, Pam Burney, Director of Environmental Services, stated that out of the six registered "group day homes" her department currently inspects for the state, none of them have ever failed an inspection, nor have they ever received any complaints regarding the establishment. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PZ 97-01 with the addition of the wording "group day care homes" being added in Section 1 b of the ordinance and, with the understanding that in six months staff give the Commission a report on the inspection process, the locations of these homes in the City and with the recommendation of a Special Use Permit, which would require public hearings with appropriate hours and functions of that home. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and the motion carried 5-1. Chairman Barfield voted in opposition of PZ 97-01. 5. PS 96-36 REQUEST OF E-SYSTEMS POOL TRUST TO VACATE BLOCKS 1 AND 2, ELDORADO ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF HARWOOD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Jackie Fluett, Washington & Associates represented E-Systems and stated they were requesting the plat be vacated to enable them to better market the property for development. He stated he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PS 96-36 with the advise to the City Council that the City Attorney determine whether fair market value of Newman Drive would be compensated to the City of North Richland Hills. Mrs. Spicer seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 6. PS 97-03 REQUEST OF cNL RETAIL DEVELOPMENT FOR AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, VENTURE ADDITION. (THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DAVIS BLVD. AND GRAPEVINE HWY) APPROVED Mr. Randy Pogue, 9401 LBJ Freeway, #300, Dallas, presented this request. He explained that all the engineering issues had been addressed and would answer any questions the Commission might have. Mr. Bowen made a motion to approve PS 97-03 subject to the engineers comments. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 7. PS 97-02 REQUEST OF GUION GREGG II, INVESTMENTS FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4R, 5 & 6, WALKER'S BRANCH ADDITION (THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARWOOD ROAD AND GRAPEVINE HWY) APPROVED Mr. Jackie Fluett, Washington & Associates represented this request and stated he would answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Barfield questioned Mr. Fluett regarding additional curb cuts on Grapevine Highway and Harwood Road that were not shown on the final plat. Mr. Fluett explained they had been working with Public Works in excess of six months on this site plan and are addressing all staff comments. Much discussion ensued regarding the ingress/egress off of Grapevine Highway and Harwood Road. The Commissioners expressed concern over adding additional curb cuts and stated they would prefer to see the existing curb cuts used instead of adding more. Mr. Gregg, applicant, stated that they would like additional curb cuts on Harwood Road and Grapevine Highway, and believes the access off Grapevine Highway is especially critical; he believes business would be hindered without it. Kevin Miller, City Engineer, explained to the Commission that, as previously stated, Public Works has been working with the applicant for the past six months on drainage issues, flood plain issues & drive approach issues. He explained that he had told the applicant he would not promise a right in/right out approach but would look at it. He explained that when a development was developed in 1989 or before, a new development coming in next to the existing development is considered separate and entitled to new drive approaches. However, in this instance there are some issues with storm inlets and might prove to be more costly in having to relocate these. Additionally, the applicant has been advised they will be required to go to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation since Grapevine Highway is a state highway. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PS 97-02 subject to engineers comments, with no additional curb cuts and allow for an offsite signage easement on one of the two lots. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion and it carried 4 - 2. Chairman Barfield and Mrs. Spicer voted against the motion. 8. PZ 97-04 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING THIRTEEN SMALL TRACTS OF LAND IN THE T. AKERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19, ADJACENT TO IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is basically a "clean-up" item. This zoning request will make these 13 small tracts usable. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to come forward. There were no proponents. Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Nehring made a motion to approve PZ 97-04 as presented. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 9. PZ 96-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB FRANK TO REZONE TRACT 2F2, AKERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19 FROM 1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO R-7-MF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED SOUTH OF BROWNING DRIVE, EAST OF IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE, NORTH OF LOOP 820 AND WEST OF THE DART RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY) TABLED Mr. LeBaron stated that he had received a written request from Bob Frank requesting the Commission table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Lueck asked if the Commission had to table this request or if they could go ahead and vote on the it anyway. It was determined that although the Commission could vote on the issue, in fairness, they should honor the applicant's request. Mr. Bowen made a motion to table PZ 96-33. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 4 - 2. Mr. Lueck and Mrs. Spicer voted against the motion. 10. PZ 96-34 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF AMERICAN HERITAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION TO REZONE LOT A10, HEWITT ESTATES FROM R-1 TO R-2 AND R-1-S. (LOCATED AT 6802 MEADOW ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that American Heritage is purchasing this property and planning to develop it for single family homes. Lot A 10 is the corner lot at the southeast intersection of Meadow Road and Buck Street and will complete their rezoning plan started a couple of years ago. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked anyone wanting to speak in favor of this request to come forward at this time. There were no proponets. Chairman Barfield càlled for any opponents. There being none Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing and opened discussion between the Commissioners. Mrs. Spicer made a motion to approve PZ 96-34. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 11. PZ 96-31 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID WOMACK FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR TRAILER RENTAL ON TRACT 1E6, J.M. VANDUSSEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1588. (THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 5033A RUFE SNOW DRIVE.) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this item was on the Commissioners previous agenda and was tabled until the applicant could be present and submit a site plan showing ingress/egress and parking areas. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. The Uhaul representative for this request was present. He explained that there will be no trailers and only two trucks. These two trucks will be parked in two designated spaces as indicated on the site plan submitted. Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowen made a motion to approve PZ 96-31 subject to only two trucks at the site, subject to these trucks being parked in the two spaces indicated on the site plan submitted and, no trucks over 17' in length. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 12. PZ 97-02 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF VIC & KATHRYN AKERS TO REZONE TRACT 8H1, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 6828 CLIFT STREET) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is one acre of unplatted land, that there is currently a preliminary plat pending on this lot and the applicant's are requesting the single family zoning so they can build a home on it. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. Mr. Mike Gardner, Vintage Homes, represented the owners stating that he would answer any questions the Commissioners may have. Chairman Barfield asked for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing and stated he would entertain a motion. Mrs. Spicer made a motion to approve PZ 97-02. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it carried 6 -0. 13. PZ 97-03 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF UNZICKER, SCHNORBUSCH & ASSOCIATES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH ON LOT 2, BLOCK A, RUFE SNOW VILLAGE. (LOCATED AT 7100 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that the car wash is the part of this development that triggered the need for the Special Use Permit. He explained the applicant is proposing the construction of a combination convenience store, fast food restaurant and car wash. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come forward. Mr. Richard Akin, Unzicker, Schnorbusch and Associates, representing Exxon, stated he would like to respectively request the Commission grant a Special Use Permit to allow the car wash at this facility. Chairman Barfield asked for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield asked for any opponents. There being none Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mrs. Spicer made a motion to approve PZ 97-03. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 14. STAFF REPORT There was nothing to report. 15. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 16. ADJOURNMENT ~.. .T.. er.e being no .further)USineSs to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:.51. ~-,~. ~ Secretary Planning & Zoning Chairman Planning & Zoning