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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-04-24 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 24, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Richard Davis, at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice-Chairman Richard Davis Don Bowen Ron Lueck Charles Owen CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Bill Longnecker 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 1 0, 1997, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen and carried 4 - O. 1 ..... t 4. PZ 97-11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT ISSUED TO "OK SOD" OR A TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER ON LOT 18C, BLOCK 18, CLEARVIEW ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 51 02 DAVIS BOULEV ARD) APPROVED Vice Chairman Davis explained the rules governing a public hearing, and opened the public hearing. Mr. Kevin Keck, applicant and owner of OK Sod, presented his request. He explained that the property has been cleaned up considerably. He stated that he has talked with all the neighbors and has given them his personal phone number so they can contact him personally with any possible future problems. Mr. Keck apologized for the condition that the property had gotten into and stated he was unaware of it until the neighbors spoke at the April 1 0, 1997 meeting. Mr. Keck stated that an extension of one year should be sufficient, they are looking for property to purchase at this time. His lease on this property will be up in April of 1998. Vice Chairman Davis commended Mr. Keck for their quick response in cleaning this property up and then called for any additional proponents. There being none, Vice Chairman Davis called for any opponents. There being none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PZ 97-11 with a one year extension of the Specific Use Permit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and the vote was 4 - o. 5. PZ 97-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURE & 0-1 OFFICE TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ON ALL OF TRACTS 8B, 8B1A, & PARTS OF 8C & 8C3, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, A-1182 (LOCATED WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND EAST OF THORNBRIDGE DRIVE.) APPROVED Vice Chairman Davis explained the rules governing a public hearing and then opened the public hearing. 2 \ .. ' Mr. Doug Long presented this request. He explained they were requesting to change this property from AG Agriculture and 0-1 Office to R-2 Single Family Residential. He explained that the average house would be 2500 square feet and would answer any questions the Commissioners may have. Vice-Chairman Davis called for any additional proponents. There being none, Vice Chairman Davis called for any opponents. Ms. Marjorie Dodd, 8125 Precinct Line Road, stated that first of all she wanted to publicly thank Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, for the tremendous amount of help she had received from him personally. Ms. Dodd explained that she is not necessarily opposed to this zoning change but feels she needs to voice some concerns. Ms. Dodd distributed copies of a letter she had mailed previously to various city staff. She stated that she has lived in North Richland Hills for 20 years. Her concerns are: the proximity of new homes to her actively used horse pasture; the run-off from this new addition on to her property; and thirdly, the proposed wooden fence. Ms. Dodd believes voicing these concerns now will avoid future conflict. Mr. Davis read a letter he had received just prior to the meeting from Mr. Damon H. Liles, opposing this zoning change. The concerns voiced in his letter were: drainage problems - the property owners to the east of this proposed development have already experienced flooding problems; the wooden privacy fence proposed (and deterioration of same), and thirdly, written assurance that existing AG residents are grandfathered from complaints of the smell and sounds of livestock, horses and dogs, which are customary on agricultural land. His letter states that "oral assurances do not work!" Vice Chairman Davis asked for any additional opponents. Mr. LaJoy stated that he was confused on the exact location of the property in question and also wanted clarification of the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. Mr. LeBaron explained the differences in the different zoning categories and it was determined that the next public hearing will be the property in proximity to Mr. LaJoy's property. Vice Chairman Davis called for any additional opponents. There being none the public hearing was closed. The general consensus of the Commissioners was that this zoning fits into the master plan and stated that the drainage and fencing issues would be addressed at the time of platting. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 97-16. 3 Mr. Owen seconded the motion and the vote was 4 - o. 6. PZ 97-17 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REZONING FROM 0-1 OFFICE & R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON PARTS OF TRACTS 9A & 9, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, A-1266. (LOCATED SOUTH OF THORNBERRY DRIVE AND HAVING THORNHILL DRIVE ENTER ITS NORTHWEST SIDE) APPROVED Vice-Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Doug Long stated he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. There being none, Vice Chairman Davis called for any additional proponents. Seeing none, Vice Chairman Davis called for any opponents. Mr. Gary Gracy, 8908 Thornberry, is opposed to this request. His concerns are traffic and the smaller lot sizes and smaller square footage's. He stated he doesn't think a 2500 square foot home, behind his 3400 square foot home, is the way they want the neighborhood to go. Mr. Long stated that these homes will carry a deed restriction of 2500 square feet, minimum and doesn't have a problem with this being tied into the approval of this zoning request. Mr. John Barfield, applicant and developer, explained that right now he could start building homes of 1800 square feet because it is currently zoned R-3. He believes this is an upgrade in zoning and is for this request. He stated he has also had an offer to purchase this property in order to build a school on it. Mr. Barfield believes his request is beneficial to the surrounding neighbors. Mr. Jerry Duncan, 8309 Thorncrest, stated he believes there should be additional access into this proposed development, stating he foresees traffic problems. Mr. James King, 8904 Thornberry stated he is concerned with the smaller lot sizes directly behind Thornbridge, where minimum lot sizes are larger. He is opposed to this request. 4 Ms. Leslie Gracy, 8908 Thornberry, was opposed to this request. Mr. LaJoy asked for clarification on the location of the zoning change request and was given exact references of this property in relationship to his property. Vice Chairman Davis called for additional opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 97-17 with a 2500 square foot minimum on the houses. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O. 7. STAFF REPORT There was nothing to report. 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ~~ ~ø~~r?~~L,/ Chairman David Barfield Secretary, Charles Owen 5