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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-02-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 13,1997 - 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 Don Bowen Ron Lueck Charles Owen Paul Miller ABSENT Ted Nehring CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Asst. Director of P.W. Barry LeBaron Valerie Byers Bill Longnecker Kevin Miller 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 23, 1997, meeting subject to two corrections. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and carried 6 - O. 4. PS 96-35 REQUEST OF MR. L.J. SADLOWSKI, SUN BEL T -DIX, INC., FOR A REPLA T OF TRACTS AR, BAND C, BLOCK 6, CRESTWOOD ESTATES. (LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF STARNES ROAD AND DAVIS BOULEV ARD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained this is a 10.4 acre tract of land that the Winn Dixie store is currently being built on. It was originally platted as a single lot but the applicant is requesting to replat this tract into three lots. This property is currently zoned C-1. Chairman Barfield stated that it was his understanding that time is of the essence regarding this issue so a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued to Winn Dixie. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. LeBaron how that was going to affect the masonry screening wall. Mr. LeBaron stated that the developer has submitted a request for a waiver of the masonry screening wall requirement, however, the approval of this replat will put the burden of the screening wall on the vacant lot at the western end of the development. There was some discussion regarding the "Out Parcel." This lot is only 15' wide and is in the flood plain. Mr. LeBaron suggested that a lot number be assigned to this parcel along with a note on the plat that no building permits be issued on this lot because it is an out parcel. Mr. Jackey Fluett stated he was representing Winn Dixie, and Patsy Smith. He explained that the out parcel is owned by Patsy Smith, who owns all the property to the north and is currently under contract with another developer at this time. This parcel will eventually be replatted into the unplatted property that is to the north of it. After some discussion regarding the out parcel, Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PS 96-35 with the stipulation that the out parcel be included with Lot 11, that a note be put on the plat that no drive entrance be allowed through that finger of Lot 11 onto Davis Boulevard and that no building permit be issued on Lot 11 while it remains a commercial lot until the screening wall is built and if Lot 11 is rezoned to residential, then the wall to be built on the east side of what is now Lot 11. Mr. Owen seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 5. PZ 96-23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF LANDUA MARKETING TO REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK 11, EMERALD HILLS ADDITION FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 5440 DAVIS BOULEV ARD) DENIED Mr. LeBaron explained that this item had been tabled at the November 14, 1996, meeting for 90 days. The applicant was contacted and stated they would be out of town but were making arrangements to move to a new location. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and requested any proponents of this request to come forward. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. Ms. Colleen Dart, 7816 Emerald Hills Way, stated that should this request be approved she would ask the commission to consider placing a masonry screening wall between this location and the homes. She stated she is opposed to this request. Mr. Earl Helms, Emerald Court, stated this type of business attracts thieves and is opposed to this request. Mr. Bowen made a motion to deny PZ 96-23. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and carried 6-0. 6. PZ 96-24 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF LANDAU MARKETING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF AUTOS AND TRAILERS ON LOT 1, BLOCK 11, EMERALD HILLS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 5440 DAVIS BOULEVARD) DENIED Mr. LeBaron stated that this was the second part of the Landau Marketing Groups request. He explained that they had requested a zoning change and a Special Use Permit for car sales. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and requested any proponents come forward. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowen made a motion to deny PZ 96-24. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 7. PZ 97-05 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF STEPHEN J. BOSAW, TO REZONE LOT 9, EDGLEY ADDITION FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 4166 WILLMAN.) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that Willman is a street off of Grapevine Highway and is one block long in length. This property originally was predominantly single family homes, but over the years has changed to be more commercial in nature. This property backs up to North Hills Mall. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and requested anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to come forward. Mr. Stephen Bosaw, Auto Cosmetology Service, presented his request. He explained that he has been in business 18 years and is looking at this site on Willman because his business has outgrown his current location. He serves many of the auto dealerships is the mid-cities. He explained the nature of his business involves cosmetic repairs on cars for these dealerships. His crews go to the dealerships and make the repairs, so no excessive traffic is generated at the business site. 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. Lueck made a motion to approve PZ 97-05. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 8. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WAYNE L. HERNDON TO REZONE ALL OF LOTS 11,13 AND PART OF 14 AND 15, EDGLEY ADDITION FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 7504 GRAPEVINE HWY.) APPROVED ,. ( Mr. LeBaron explained Mr. Herndon is purchasing this tract of land to put an auto repair business on. This property is also on Willman Avenue, just north of the property just voted on, and has frontage on Grapevine Highway. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents to come forward. Mr. Wayne Herndon, owner of Cool Air Auto Air on Grapevine Highway, presented his request. He explained that his business has outgrown it's present facility and is looking to expand on this parcel of land. He explained there are currently two structures on this tract of land. He anticipates removing one of the structures and building a new structure that will face Grapevine Highway. The North Hills Tire building will remain for storage. There will be access from Grapevine Highway as well as Willman Avenue to control traffic flow. Mr. Scott Turnage, 6213 Skylark Circle, stated he has been affiliated with Mr. Herndon and his business for approximately ten years and knows him to run a very reputable business and has been a fine contributor to the North Richland Hills tax base. He is in favor of this request. There being no additional proponents, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. Dr. Norman Ingebrigtsen, 7500 Grapevine Highway, is concerned with the increase in traffic and what affect it will have on his medical practice at this location. Chairman Barfield asked Mr. Herndon to return to the podium and asked what safeguards would be taken with respect to the daycare facility to the rear of this lot. Mr. Herndon explained that a stockade fence would be erected to replace the three foot cyclone fence that currently exists. Additionally, there will be no bays opening towards the daycare. Mr. Davis asked about the kind of fencing that would be placed between Mr. Herndon's location and Dr. Ingebrigtsen's property. Mr. Herndon believes a landscaping buffer would be an excellent deterrent and also believes that access off of Willman Avenue will be an improvement for the traffic congestion the doctor is already experiencing. Much discussion ensued regarding the placement of the building on the lots and it was determined that these issues would be addressed at the platting process and was not a zoning issue. Chairman Barfield called for any additional opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lueck made a motion to approve PZ 97-06. Mr. Owen seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 9. PZ 97-07 REQUEST OF BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REZONE TRACTS 12C2, 12G1, 4A2B AND 12B, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, A-1055 AND TRACTS 3A, 3D AND 4E, L.C. WALKER SURVEY, A-1652 FROM AG AGRICULTURE, R-1 RESIDENTIAL, C-2 COMMERCIAL, AND 1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO U INSTITUTIONAL (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that BISD has purchased 68.414 acres of land at the southwest corner of Mid-Cities Blvd. and Precinct Line Road to construct a new high school. The property currently carries four different zonings and this request will bring the entire tract to an institutional zoning, the classification needed for churches, schools & institutions. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come forward. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, presented this request. He explained that this site will be the home of a new high school with all the associated amenities and would answer any questions the Commissioners may have. Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. Mr. E. L. Jensen, representing Mega Life Company, stated that his client has a Special Warrant Deed. This deed states that an eight foot masonry wall will be built along this property when it is developed. It was explained to Mr. Jensen that this was a Deed Restriction issue and not related to the zoning. Mr. Mike Macons, 8713 Cardinal Lane, is concerned about the layout of this project. He stated he's not necessarily opposed to the project but has issues he would like to see addressed, Le.: stadium lights, parking lots, etc. Mrs. Margaret Champlis, owner of some property in Abstract 1652, was concerned with how this zoning change would affect her property. It was , . explained to Mrs. Champlis that the zoning of her property was not going to be affected by this request. She stated she is not opposed to this request but had these concerns she wanted addressed. Chairman Barfield called for any additional opponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Lueck made a motion to approve PZ 97-07. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 10. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated that Dan Boutwell is coordinating a training workshop for Planning & Zoning issues with the City of Bedford, and it is scheduled for March 19, 1997. Additionally, the workshop the Commissioners had requested several weeks ago has been tentatively scheduled for March 31, 1997. 11 CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ./-;:-;?./. 4 /J cÇ--'A~Á/~(~~ Secretary Planning & Zoning ~~j) Chairman Planning & Zoning