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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS
JUNE 26, 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
Mark Wood
Don Bowen
Ted Nehring
Absent
Paul Miller
CITY STAFF
Planning Director
Recording Secretary
Planner
Staff Engineer
Barry LeBaron
Valerie Taylor
Bill Longnecker
Julia Skare
Chairman Barfield announced the passing of Charles Owen and asked for a
moment of silence in Mr. Owens memory.
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 22, 1997
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1997,
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried 5 - o.
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4.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 12, 1997
APPROVED
Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 1997,
meeting. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O.
5.
PS 97-24
REQUEST OF MARIO CONTALDI FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, CONTALDI ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ABBOTT AVENUE AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron explained that this .6 acre tract is currently zoned C-1 Commercial
and the applicant has submitted a preliminary plat for the Commissioners
consideration. This is the future site of a doctors office and the final plat is
forthcoming in the near future.
Chairman Barfield asked the applicant to come forward and give some detail on
the materials that will be used for this development.
Mr. Mario Contaldi, applicant, explained that the masonry design for this
structure will be split block and dryvit, with a composite roof. The building will
have a contemporary look and is only proposing a monument sign for this
location.
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 97-24.
Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O.
6.
PZ 97-29
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING SPECIAL LAND
REGULATIONS IN REGARDS TO ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS
Mr. LeBaron explained that currently "Assisted Living Centers" is not a category
any where in the Zoning Regulations. Mr. LeBaron explained that the one
assisted living center in the City is zoned as a Planned Development; however,
increased inquiries from the public have warranted amending the regulations.
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Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents.
Mr. David Evans, Vice President of Development for the Covenant Group,
explained that in the future he will be presenting a request for an additional
assisted living center in the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Evans believes that
a Planned Development is the best category for this type of development to fall
into and explained they prefer not being in a Commercial zone; they like a
neighborhood feeling for their residents, and their residents prefer this as well.
Mr. Will Davies, DFD Architects, stated that his company is doing a number of
Assisted Living Centers around the Country and by and far the majority of clients
don't want to be in a commercial zone; he stated these clients prefer a
community feeling. Mr. Davies distributed brochures to the Commissioners
outlining the different types of retirement facilities.
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 97-29 allowing Assisted Living
Centers in the C-1 zoning classification, by right, and as a Planned Development
in all other zoning classifications.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it carried 5 - o.
7.
PZ 97-30
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF STAR ENTERPRISE
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SERVICE STATION/FOOD MART/CAR
WASH ON PART OF TRACT 4, J. BARLOUGH SURVEY, A-130. (LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND MID-CITIES
BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a
car wash at a gas station and convenience store. He explained that the
applicant is requesting a waiver of the masonry requirement and has submitted
an example of the proposed exterior covering for the Commissioners review.
Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents.
Mr. Arthur Clayton, Star Enterprise, explained this will be a self service gas
station with a convenience store and car wash on site. Mr. Clayton explained
that this appearance is the latest corporate image and is just hitting this area.
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Mr. Davis stated that approving this project, as presented, would be deviating
from the overlay corridor being proposed along Mid-Cities Blvd. in the near
future. He additionally stated that he prefers masonry and asked if they would
be willing to comply with a masonry requirement.
Mr. Clayton stated that yes, they would comply with the masonry requirement if
placed on them.
Much discussion ensued regarding the ingress/egress at this particularly busy
intersection and possible signage options that would help control traffic issues.
The Commissioners all agreed that going south on Davis Boulevard out of this
site was going to be virtually impossible.
Mr. Keith Newman, Texaco, stated they would be getting a median break onto
Mid-Cities Blvd. and further explained that one of the reasons they purchased
this particular lot was because they would be on the inside of an existing traffic
signal, allowing for a break in traffic upon exiting this facility.
Mr. Wood suggested allowing a left turn in off Davis Blvd., but no left out - as
opposed to saying "right in right out only." Additionally, painting arrows and a
sign stating "No Left Turn" was discussed as an option.
The Commissioners deliberated, at length, using brick in place of the siding that
was presented to them and the general consensus was they would prefer to see
this facility constructed with brick.
Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents.
Mr. Tommy Tucker, owner of Tuckers Texaco, just north of this proposed site,
stated he wasn't sure if another convenience store was needed in this area, but
he has no problem with this facility going in next to his station.
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 97-30 granting a special use permit for
the car wash, allowing a 25' high sign on Mid-Cities Blvd., and to require painted
directional signage and also a small ground sign stating "No Left Turn" on the
Davis Blvd. access point; and to deny the variance request on the masonry
requirement and require a gray "house type" brick be used on the two facilities.
Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O.
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8.
PZ 97-31
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GARY & CINDY
GRIFFEN FOR REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ON THE EASTERN HALF OF TRACT
1A1A1-1A1B1-1A1D, OF THE J. CONDRA SURVEY ABSTRACT 310
(LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND EAST OF 7224 BURSEY ROAD)
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicants are proposing to build a home on this
property and that the applicant's are present for any questions.
Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents.
Gary & Cindy Griffen stated they had lived in North Richland Hills for
approximately 3 years and have decided to make this City their home and are
ready to build a home.
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 97-31.
Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O.
9.
PZ 97-32
DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING DENSITY & AMENITIES IN THE R-7
MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS
Mr. LeBaron stated this item had been placed on the Commissioners agenda at
the Councils request and consists of an amendment to the multifamily
regulations. This amendment was brought about, largely by the quality of the
proposed development made by the applicant, Western Rim Investors. This is
not a public hearing.
Mr. Wood explained that at the time this recommendation was made, the Council
was unaware that site plan approval was already required. Mr. Wood stated that
any more control is a moot point because all multi-family developments require
site plan approval.
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Mr. Davis made the motion to report to City Council that the Planning and Zoning
Commission believes they have adequate control of any type of multi-family
development that may come to the City in the future.
Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 5 - o.
10.
PZ 97-33
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE NORTH RICH LAND
HILLS ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE HEIGHT AND SIZE OF
POLE SIGNS IN THE SIGN ORDINANCE
Mr. LeBaron stated that this item consists of an amendment to the sign
regulations along Mid-Cities Blvd. and Precinct Line Road. Since much of the
area along this corridor remains undeveloped, Mr. LeBaron believes this would
be an excellent time to amend the regulations; however, since this amendment is
for one general area and not city wide, the Commissioners might want to
consider tabling this item and notifying all property owners in the area - allowing
property owners some input. Mr. LeBaron distributed a list of signs along Davis
Blvd. for an example of recent signage tendencies and showed pictures of these
signs.
The Commissioners agreed that they would like to see more monument signs.
The Commissioners also asked Mr. LeBaron to look into "cluster signs" for
common developments and get back with them at the first available meeting.
Mr. Davis made the motion to amend the sign regulations to a maximum of 25' in
height and 100 square feet for sign area for signs for the area delineated on the
exhibit included in this presentation, but too include all the way down to
Grapevine Highway, and to include all the way to the Nob Hill Subdivision.
Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 5 - o.
11.
STAFF REPORT
Mr. Davis requested some sort of report back to the Commissioners on Council
action. Mr. LeBaron stated that staff would start sending signed copies of the
cover sheets from Council once they were received.
Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commissioners that the Chairman would be making
his presentation to the Council regarding the changes in residential square
footage's on July 14, 1997.
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12.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:05
p.m.
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Chairman David Barfield
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