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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-06-26 Minutes 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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ~L . Chairman David Barfield 7