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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1996-03-14 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS MARCH 14, 1996 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman P&Z Members Planning Director Planner Asst Dir PW Staff Engineer Asst City Manager ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 1996 David Barfield Richard Davis Ron Lueck Don Bowen Charles Owen Paul Miller Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Kevin Miller Julia Skare Randy Shiflet Victor Baxter Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 6-0, with Mr. Miller abstaining. ZONING CASES Chairman Barfield stated that items PZ 96-05 and PS 96-04, regarding WCJ Rufe Snow 94 Ltd, have been postponed until the April 11, 1996 meeting at the request of the applicant. 1. PZ 96-07 Public Hearing to consider the request of Tommy Evans to rezone Lot 2, Block Nt Richland Oaks Addition, from C-1 Commercial to R-2 Single Family Residential. (Located at the southwest corner of Wyoming Trail and Grapevine Highway) Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Tommy Evans, 6900 Brentwood Stair Road, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he intends to construct his personal residence on the property. Mr. Davis asked what size house Mr. Evans intends to construct. Mr. Evans stated about 3,000 square feet. Chairman Barfield asked if Mr. Evans has chosen a plan for the house. Mr. Evans stated yes. He presented a preliminary house plan. PZ Minutes - Page 2 March 14, 1996 2. PZ 96-08 Mr. Davis asked if Mr. Evans would be opposed to restricting the minimum house size to 2,000 square feet. Mr. Evans stated no. Chairman Barfield asked if Mr. Evans was concerned about the long term potential of this area possibly becoming a commercial area. Mr. Evans stated no. Mr. Robert Jonest 5024 Wyoming Trail, came forward to speak. He stated his opposition to the request. He stated it would not make sense to rezone property that will eventually be used for commercial use. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis stated the Commission recommended rezoning a residential piece of property in this area to commercial at a previous meeting. He stated this property would most likely become commercial in the future. He stated the highest and best use is a commercial use, and he cannot support the request. Chairman Barfield stated the neighborhood has generally agreed that the area will eventually become a commercial development. Mr. Davis made the motion to deny PZ 96-07. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield. The motion carried 4-2, with Mr. Davis, Mr. Barfield, Mr. Miller and Mr. Lueck voting for denial, and Mr. Owen and Mr. Bowen voting against denial. Staff advised Mr. Evans of the appeal process for requests recommended for denial. Public Hearing to consider the request of Kwik Industries for a Special Use Permit for an Automobile Lubrication Center on a portion of Lot 30, Block 2, Crestwood Estates. (Located at the southwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Starnes Road) Mr. LeBaron stated an auto lube center requires a Special Use Permit in the C-1 district. He stated the applicant is here to answer any questions. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Sid Hollingsworth, 4725 Nail Road, Dallas, came forward to speak. He stated they intend to make $750,000 of improvements to the property and employ 4 to 5 persons. Mr. Davis asked if the property will share a drive approach with the adjacent property. Mr. LeBaron stated yes. Chairman Barfield asked if fire lanes should be coordinated with the plat. PZ Minutes - Page 3 March 14, 1 996 3. PZ 96-06 Mr. LeBaron stated that fire lanes are handled with the building permit. He stated requiring fire lanes on the plat would limit the development of the property without filing an amended plat. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PZ 96-08 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 6-0. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding screening requirements for contractor storage yards. Mr. LeBaron stated they have received a series of complaints on a number of contractor storage yards in the city. He stated the predominant complaint is the visibility of material storage and equipment on the property. He stated many other cities have screening requirements for this type of use, usually requiring a sight barring fence around the storage area. Chairman Barfield stated there should be an option for landscaping outside a fence in place of just a solid wood fence. Mr. LeBaron stated the regulations could be changed to make that an alternative. Mr. Davis stated that the regulations would have to reflect some percentage of the fence that would have to be covered with solid greenery. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 96-06, subject to adding an option allowing landscaping and fencing in place of a solid wood fence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 6-0. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 4. PS 96-05 Request of Steve Pace for Final Plat of Lots 1, Block 1, Pace Acres Addition. (Located in the 8400 block of Shady Grove Road) Mr. LeBaron stated this is a 2.2 acre tract of land located on Shady Grove Road. He stated the Commission waived the requirement to rezone the property upon approval of the Preliminary Plat. He stated the property is served by a private water system, and the applicant proposes to install a septic system. He stated Mr. Pace has agreed to sign a covenant for future street improvements to Shady Grove Road. He stated Mr. Pace will also have to install a fire hydrant to provide necessary fire coverage. PZ Minutes - Page 4 March 14, 1996 5. PS 96-06 Mr. Davis asked why Mr. Pace is allowed to connect to a private water system. Mr. Miller stated the McKee water system is grandfathered in the city since it was here before the city was. He stated there is an existing water service to this lot that served a house in the past. He stated the water line in Shady Grove Road is a 16-inch transmission line. Mr. Davis asked if there is a sewer line located in the easement shown to the east. Mr. Pace stated yes. He stated if he hooks on to the city sewer system, he is required to hook on to the city water system. Mr. Davis asked why Mr. Pace cannot just hook up to the sewer system. Mr. Miller stated that sewer use is based on water consumption, and there would be no way to bill Mr. Pace for his sewer use unless he was hooked up to the water system. Mr. Davis asked how much it would cost to install the sewer line. Mr. Pace stated about $8,000. Chairman Barfield asked if Shady Grove Road is scheduled for improvement in the near future. Mr. Miller stated no. Mr. Lueck asked if the septic system has been approved. Mr. Miller stated the percolation test has been approved by Tarrant County. Mr. Davis asked how much the installation of the fire hydrant would cost. Mr. Miller stated about $3,000. Mr. Pace asked why he is not allowed to use the fire hydrant across the street. Mr. Miller stated that fire hydrant is in Keller. Mr. Davis stated the adequate fire protection is necessary to keep the cityt s key fire rate reasonable. He stated that fire coverage affects all property in the city. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-05, subject to the following requirements: that the proposed water connection to the McKee system be allowed, that a septic system be allowed if approved by the County, that a covenant be executed for improvements to Shady Grove Road, and the developer install the required fire hydrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 6-0. Request of Steve and Vicki Weinberg for Final Plat of Eden Addition, Fourth Filing. (Located at the end of Hightower Drive, east of Davis Boulevard) PZ Minutes - Page 5 March 14, 1 996 Mr. LeBaron stated that the property is 31 acres in size, zoned R-3 Single Family. He stated the developer proposes to subdivide the property into 114 lots. He stated the developer will install a masonry screening wall along Hightower Drive. He stated the Parks Department has agreed to maintain the access point to the trail system at the end of one of the cui de sacs. Mr. LeBaron stated the only issue is the construction of Hightower Drive. He stated the developer is requesting city participation in oversizing the street and connecting a portion of Hightower Drive. Chairman Barfield stated the burden for constructing the street and buying right of way should be borne by the developer, not the city. Mr. Davis stated the developer will construct their portion of the road. He stated there is no pavement or right of way for a 200 foot portion to the west. There was general discussion regarding the oversizing of the street. Mr. Jackey Fluitt, engineer for the developer, came forward to speak. He stated the developer is requesting participation in oversizing the street and in obtaining right of way and constructing the portion of the street west of the development. Mr. Lueck stated the developer should bear the cost of constructing the street. The following persons registered their opposition to Brookview Drive connecting to this subdivision: Denise Deaver, Dale Jernigan, and Tina Jernigan. There was general discussion regarding dead end streets. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-06 subject to staff engineering comments, and recommended that the City participate in the acquisition of right of way west of the property as well as in the oversizing of the street, as allowed by the Subdivision Regulations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 6-0. STAFF REPORT None CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~Ø6:i Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission .····r~ ~(-vy.. . ~-*~ ----}-*-_.\\ ..~ .)~~~~" ~i"~', David Barfield, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission