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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-06-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 12, 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 David Barfield Don Bowen Mark Wood Richard Davis Paul Miller Ted Nehring ABSENT Charles Owen CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Director/Public Works Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Bill Longnecker Greg Dickens Julia Skare 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Davis made the motion to re-elect David Barfield as Chairman. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - o. Mr. Bowen made the motion to re-elect Richard Davis as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 1 Mr. Davis made the motion to elect Don Bowen as Secretary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and carried 6 - O. 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 22, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1997, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried 6 - o. 5. PS 97-15 REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD, TRUSTEE OF B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE EAST. (LOCATED WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD, EAST OF THORNBIRD COURT, AND SOUTH OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this 19. 5 acre tract is zoned R-2 and the applicant has a representative present to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Mr. Long explained that these lots will be slightly larger than the required R-2 lots. He explained that Thornbridge East has no dedication of land to be done regarding the open space issue and stated the applicant would agree with dedication of the property to the west of Thornbridge East, prior to building permits being issued. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 97-15 subject to the engineers comments and the pending agreement between the applicant and city regarding the open space issues. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 2 6. PS 97-16 REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD, TRUSTEE OF B.H. & L JOINT VENTURE, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE SOUTH. (LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF THORNBERRY DRIVE, AND HAVING THORNHILL DRIVE RUN INTO IT) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this 26 acre tract is zoned R-2 with a projected 81 houses to be built in this subdivision and stated the applicant's representative could answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Mr. Doug Long stated that they have agreed to transfer the property east of Thornbridge South to the City prior to or simultaneous with the final platting of Thornbridge South. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 97-16 subject to the engineers comments and the pending agreement between the applicant and City regarding the open space issues. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 7. PZ 97-28 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF E-SYSTEMS, INC., POOL TRUST FOR REZONING FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL & R-7 MULTIFAMILY TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, ON BLOCKS 1 & 2, EL DORADO ADDITION. (LOCATED WEST OF THE SH 26 - HARWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION APPROVED Chairman Barfield informed the audience that due to the number of people in attendance for this particular public hearing, he wanted to hear this item next. Mr. LeBaron explained that E-Systems, Inc. Pool Trust owns this 27.7 acre tract. The property is currently zoned R-7 Multifamily, with a small portion, about 150' wide, fronting on Harwood Road, being zoned C-1 Commercial. The applicant has submitted a Planned Development on the eastern 14.5 acres. Chairman Barfield informed the audience that the current zoning on this property would allow the applicant to build apartments at 16 units to the acre. He explained to the audience how a planned development would offer the City more control and then opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. 3 Mr. Roland Freeman, E-Systems consultant for the sale of this property, presented this request. Mr. Freeman explained that this 24.7 acre parcel is currently zoned for 395 apartment units and a small portion of this property, fronting on Harwood Road, carries a C-1 Commercial zoning. Mr. Freeman stated that this area is too small to develop commercially on it's own. Mr. Ed Stefanic, Architect for the developer explained that this would be a gated community with masonry screening walls along the commercial development on the east side of the property and along the front of the property. Mr. Stefanic explained that there will be 100 garages and 116 additional carports with the remaining parking being open parking. He explained that the exterior design consists of 65% masonry as required by City code, some of the exteriors will exceed this. There will be two and three story combinations. Mr. Roy Moran, developer, stated this is going to be a very high quality development. There will be nine foot ceilings, high quality appliances and high quality carpets are a few of the amenities included in each unit. The development will have an elegant exterior. The tract of land that is in the flood plain will be turned into a park like area. They are also working with Public Works in hopes of putting a lake in this area as well. In response to a question, Mr. Moran stated that they would be willing to bring back a detailed site plan of this recreational area at the time of platting. Mr. Stefanic explained that both entrances will be controlled with electric gates. The east entry on Harwood Road will be exit only. The entry on the west is entrance and exit. The gates are set back on the property so cars don't stack on the street. The gate entry system will be tied into the Opti-Com system at no cost to the city. Chairman Barfield asked for any additional proponents. There being none Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. Ms. Karen Cooper, 5325 Colorado Blvd., is opposed to this request. Ms. Cooper's issues are traffic congestion and would like to see a Corp of Engineers analysis performed to determine what impact recent development has had on the flood plain in this area. Mr. Carl Propek, 5316 Colorado Blvd., stated that his concerns are drainage and traffic as well. Mr. Propek is opposed to this request. Ms. Ardell Bissett, 5312 Colorado Blvd., stated that Public Works had informed her that the most recent traffic study performed at the Grapevine/Harwood Rd. intersection was done May 30, 1996. This study revealed 61,365 cars going 4 through this intersection in a 24 hour period. She also contact the North Central Texas Council of Governments and spoke with Mike Copeland, who informed her that no recent traffic studies had been performed in this area at all. Ms. Bissett is opposed to this request. Mr. Lynn Phillips, Emerald Circle, is opposed to this request. Mr. Leon Perry, San Jacinto Court, is opposed to one-way in and one-way out, and is opposed to this request. Mr. Doug Ferris, 5313 Colorado Blvd., submitted a petition with 262 signatures opposing this request. Mr. Ferris is also opposed to this request. Mr. Ferris stated his concerns are traffic, tremendous increase on the schools and increased crime rate. Ms. Patti Gregory, 5317 Colorado Blvd., is opposed to this request. Mr. Michael Hart, 5344 Colorado CT., believes that if they would leave the 150' strip zoned commercial, this developer wouldn't purchase this property. Mr. Hart is adamantly opposed to this request. Ms. Kathy McCloy, 5320 Colorado Blvd., stated her only concern is walking in her rear yard and having 3 stories of apartment units staring back at her. Ms. McCloy was advised that a buffer between her fence and the apartments could be requested in the site plan at the time of platting. There being nothing further to discuss, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 97-28. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Mr. Davis stated that if the motion and second would agree he would like to see the following items made a part of the motion: · The gated portion be labeled on the site plan · In the "General Conditions" it should state the applicant's agreement that the Opti-Com Safety Gate Entrances be included at no tie-in cost to the . City · The Open Space Drainage area shown on the site plan be given to this body as a more detailed drawing at the time of platting 5 · No more than 208 units be allowed on the western remaining tract; that consideration be given to a buffer on the western property line that abuts the existing homes . There will be a common entrance for both properties · The packet the architect distributed be made a part of the ordinance Mr. Wood and Mr. Miller amended their motion and second to include these conditions and the motion carried 6 - O. 8. PS 97-22 REQUEST OF VIC & KATHY AKERS, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AKERS ADDITION. (FRONTING THE EAST SIDE OF CLIFT STREET, SOUTH OF WALTER ROAD AND NORTH OF ROYAL OAKS DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Longnecker explained that the applicant is asking to sign a covenant for the street improvements in lieu of putting moneys in escrow, and that an aerobic treatment unit be allowed as opposed to tying into the existing sanitary sewer. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 97-22 with the recommendation that the covenant for street improvements be allowed and that the applicant be allowed to install an Aerobic Treatment Unit in lieu of tying into the existing sanitary sewer system. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 9. PS 97-23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE, BETWEEN EDEN ROAD AND SMITHFIELD ROAD. APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that Hightower Drive is currently shown on the Master Thoroughfare Plan as a major collector extending from Rufe Snow Drive to Eden Road. He explained that this is a public hearing and property owners that would be directly affected by this have been notified. 6 Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Ms. Lisa McMannis, applicant, 7204 Eden Road, stated that she had purchased this property to build a home. During the inquiry process for building permits she learned of the plan to extend Hightower Drive. She stated that in light of the Rumfield project, which she understands to serve the same purpose, is requesting this revision tonight. Ms. Cheryl Robert's, 7217 Eden Road, explained that in order to avoid further traffic congestion, she is in favor of this request. Ms. Jan Bullock, 7109 Eden Road, stated she is a homeowner that would be drastically affected by this extension and explained that she is in favor of this request. Ms. Judy Harvey, Eden Road, spoke in favor of this request. Mr. Larry Backel, 7117 Carolenna, is in favor of this request. Mr. Justin McWilliams, 7125 Cook Circle, is in favor of this request. Mr. Jim Cates, 7117 Lowery Lane, spoke in favor of this request. He believes the road is unnecessary-necessary and the tax dollars could be better spent. Mr. Bob Mason, 7120 Lowery Lane, is in favor of this request. There being no additional proponents, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood read into record a letter that had been hand delivered to him earlier in the day from Herman Smith & Company, that could not be present on this evening stating their opposition to this request. Chairman Barfield called for any additional opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Davis explained that this plan has been in effect for many years and is opposed to taking steps backwards. After discussion, Mr. Davis made a motion to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan to delete Hightower Drive from Davis Boulevard west to Timberlane Drive, and to downgrade Hightower Drive from Timberlane Drive west to Smithfield Rd. to a C-2U, and that Hightower Drive from Davis Blvd. east to Eden Rd. be downgraded to a C-2U. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and the vote was 6 - O. 7 10. PZ 97-22 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF M & J CONSTRUCTION FOR REZONING FROM R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ON TRACTS 2A5 & 2A6, A. HOOD SURVEY, A-683. (LOCATED AT 7807 & 7811 SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this 4.45 acres is on the west side of Smithfield Road and the applicant is requesting a zoning change to R-2 Single Family Residential from R-1-S Special Single Family. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Marvyn Smith, presented this request and stated he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 97-22. Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried. 6 - O. 11. PZ 97 25 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WOODV ALE DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR REZONING FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL, ON LOT 7 A, BLOCK 2, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES. (LOCATED AT 6417 PRECINCT LINE ROAD). APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated that the applicant was present and could answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Derek DeGuire, presented this request. Mr. DeGuire stated they had purchased this property for speculation; the property is currently zoned R-1 and they are requesting a C-1 zoning. Mr. DeGuire stated he would answer any 8 questions the Commissioners might have. There being no questions for Mr. DeGuire, Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 97-25. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried. 6 - o. 12. PZ 97-26 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WOODV ALE DEVELOPMENT INC., FOR REZONING FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL, LOT 6A, BLOCK 2, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES (LOCATED AT 6409 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Mr. Derek DeGuire explained that this request is identical to the previous request. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 97-26. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 13. PZ 97-27 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO U INSTITUTIONAL, ON TRACTS 9A AND 9B, T. PECK SURVEY A-1209 (LOCATED AT 8241 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that applying for a building permit for an expansion to their existing building triggers a zoning and platting requirement; the property is currently zoned AG Agriculture and a church requires a U Institutional zoning. The property will be required to be platted as well. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. Dr. Bill Weaver, stated that building expansion had triggered this series of events and respectfully requested the Commissioners grant their request. 9 Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 97-27. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and the it carried 6 - O. 14. PZ 97-23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT IN THE R-1, R-1-S AND R-2 DISTRICTS, INCREASE THE LOT WIDTH IN THE R-2 DISTRICT AND DELETE THE REAR YARD OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT IN ALL DISTRICTS. APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this item is a result of the recent Planning & Zoning Commissioners workshop where they discussed increasing minimum square footage and lot widths. Currently R-1 and R-1-S square footage requirements are 2000 square feet; the amendments would increase this minimum to 2400. R- 2 minimum square footage is currently 1800 square feet and this amendment would increase this to 2200 square feet. Additionally, lot width requirements in the R-2 districts would increase to 75 feet, from 70 feet. Lastly, deleting the rear yard open space requirement would allow the home to accommodate a larger part of the lot. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Davis suggested that to avoid creating hardships on builders or lot owners whose subdivisions were existing, platted R-2 lots, be amended for a minimum square footage of 2000 square foot minimum. The minimum 2200 square foot minimum would apply for any future subdivisions. After much discussion between the Commissioners regarding the intricacies of this amendment, Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PZ 97-23 requiring a 2100 square foot minimum in the R-2 districts; that the R-1 and R-1-S requirements become effective January 1, 1998, and deleting the required rear yard open space become effective immediately. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 10 15. PZ 97-24 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING PRIMARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS ON SCREENING WALLS & FENCE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY ABUTTING R-6- T TOWN HOUSE, ZERO LOT LINE AND PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICTS APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this current ordinance is only being changed in a couple areas. In order to simplify the understanding of this ordinance, it has been converted into a table format. The changes include adding a screening wall requirement in several areas where they weren't required previously because the complexity of reading this ordinance outweighed the understanding of the intention of it. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. There being none, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 97-24. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and the vote was 6 - O. 16. STAFF REPORT There was nothing to report. 17. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ~~? ~v-V Chairman David Barfield /¿.~ /fi .'~ , .<~ -;/. ~. ' --'4 ~1 dP,' ,þ' (/~~~~;~..~ ~~7'''' ... Secretary, Don Bowen 11