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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1997-07-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JULY 10, 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 Ted Nehring Richard Davis ABSENT Mark Wood Paul Miller CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Asst. Director of P.W. Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Bill Longnecker Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 26, 1997 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried 4 - o. 4. PS 97-28 REQUEST OF C.R. PENNINGTON FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TRS 2M2 & 2M3, M. LYNCH SURVEY, A-953. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HARMONSON ROAD AND RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant is requesting a waiver for the required drainage analysis. The applicant has agreed to all of the engineers comments, including changing the name of the addition from Pennington to Eaton since Pennington has already been used. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 97-28, allowing the waiver of the drainage analysis and with the declaration that Rufe Snow Drive be shown as the frontage - allowing signage on Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O. 5. PZ 97-34 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF LOC CONSULTANTS FOR REZONING FROM U INSTITUTIONAL AND C-1 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON PARTS OF TRACTS 2A, OUT OF THE HIGHTOWER SURVEY, A-1891 AND THE HW COOK SURVEY, A-366 AND PART OF TRACT 106 J. BARLOUGH SURVEY, A-130. (LOCATED BETWEEN HOLIDAY LANE/COLLEGE CIRCLE AND WA T AUGA ROAD, AND WEST OF THE HOLIDAY LANE - WA T AUGA ROAD INTERSECTION APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to a Planned Development for a 50 bed Assisted Living Center. This property is approximately 2.8 acres in size and is currently zoned U Institutional and C-1 Commercial. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Mr. David Evans, Vice President of the Covenant Group, presented this request. Mr. Evans explained that the Covenant Group is a Fort Worth based company that develops, constructs and manages independent retirement and assisted living centers. The Covenant Group is manager of Meadow Lakes Retirement Center. Mr. Will Davies, DFD Architects, presented the Commissioners with a brochure "A Proposed Seniors Community," and explained that everyone in the facility will have a view of the nicely landscaped courtyard or open area. The parking is minimal, but meets the state requirements; most residents don't drive and the visitor ratio is minimal. Mr. Davies explained that the facility has a residential appearance, and stated that is what the residents prefer. Mr. Davies stated that he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Chairman Barfield explained that it is the consensus of the Commission that the 75% masonry requirement be fulfilled. The Commissioners would also prefer a higher quality roof than composition. Chairman Barfield called for any additional proponents. Mr. Jim Stevens, 3604 Sandbar, Colleyville, owner of the property to the south of this tract spoke in favor of this item. 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 97-34, waiving the four acre minimum on a Planned Development, requiring all walls be 75°A> masonry - with the exception of the five inner walls - that may be sided if the applicant upgrades the roof to a cementiticious or equal roofing, and a detailed landscaping plan that includes a very definitive landscaping burm along Mid-Cities Blvd. be submitted during the platting process. The hand-out given to the Commissioners will be part of this ordinance as well. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 ;t1-ì.~" . "DAA // "'. .' II) -~) (',.~~T r-\ v II' l '. ..1.- ':_..-"~-1.~ \.-;:__.r. ~ V'- ~~ Don Bowen, Secretary David Barfield, -Châirniár1!~¡""<' \,~_._._--,¡;.