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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 - 7:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barfield at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
David Barfield
Don Bowen
Ted Nehring
Paul Miller
Mark Wood
ABSENT
Richard Davis
Don Ferguson
CITY STAFF
Planning Director
Recording Secretary
CIP Coordinator
Barry LeBaron
Valerie Taylor
Mike Curtis
3.
PS 97-35
REQUEST OF STAR ENTERPRISE FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
E-SYSTEMS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
DAVIS BOULEVARD AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD)
Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a 1.5 acre tract and is the future site of a
Texaco gas station/convenience store and car wash. The City Council approved
the Special Use Permit for this at their July 14, 1997 meeting. Mr. LeBaron
explained there are 3 issues the Commissioners should be aware of: 1. The
developer has provided documentation that the 50' right-of-way on Cardinal
Lane already exists and no additional dedication is required; 2. The applicant is
requesting to escrow funds for their half of Cardinal Lane improvements as
opposed to constructing one half the street - and Public Works is not opposed to
this; and 3. The developer has agreed to the construction of the required
sidewalks.
Chairman Barfield asked for the plans of the median between Cardinal Lane and
this property.
Mr. Mickey Nowell, Huitt Zollars, stated that a small bar ditch, graded out and
planted with a "V" shaped swale is what had been discussed with Public Works
and would most likely occur.
Chairman Barfield and Mr. Wood expressed concern on the street improvements
on Cardinal Lane. They would prefer to see some sort of improvements made
now, even if it was just curb and gutter.
Mr. Nowell stated that from an engineering stand point, paving 194 feet of road
would create a traffic and vehicular problem.
Chairman Barfield stated that he would prefer at least curb and gutter being
placed in and then temporary asphalt roads, if nothing else. He has seen this
before and it worked fine. Mr. Nowell stated that would make more sense than
putting in 194 feet of roadway.
Keith Newman, Star Enterprises, stated that in they are putting up $17,000.00 in
escrow - if it would make the Commissioners happy to use some of that money
now, he doesn't have a problem with it.
Much discussion ensued and it was ultimately determined that staff would pass
the Commissions concerns regarding this issue on to the Public Works
Department for their feedback.
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 97-35 subject to the engineers
comments.
Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O.
Mr. Wood asked that staff look at alternatives to either building the road now in
lieu of escrowing the funds, or alternatives such as curb and gutter.
4.
STAFF REPORT
Mr. LeBaron thanked the Commissioners for making special accommodations to
attend this special meeting.
5.
There were none.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
6.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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