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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
APRIL 25, 1996 - 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
P&Z Members
David Barfield
Don Bowen
Charles Owen
Paul Miller
Jill Spicer
ABSENT
Richard Davis
Ron Lueck
Victor Baxter
CITY STAFF
Planning Director
Planner
Plans Examiner
Staff Engineer
Barry LeBaron
Clayton Husband
Gregory Arrington
Julia Skare
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 1996
Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1996, meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 5-0.
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4.
PZ 96-11
PUBIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MELANIE COMBS TO
REZONE TRACTS 3C3 AND 4A, MANN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010, FROM
R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 7152 HIGHTOWER DRIVE)
APPROVED
5.
PS 96-11
REQUEST OF MELANIE COMBS FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COMBS
ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7152 HIGHTOWER DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Barfield stated the Commission will consider the zoning change request and
the preliminary plat at the same time.
Mr. LeBaron stated Ms. Combs owns a 2 acre tract on the south side of Hightower
Drive, west of Little Ranch Road. He stated the property is zoned R-2, and the request
fits in with the surrounding development according to the land use plan. He stated she
is requesting R-1-S, which allows the keeping of livestock and horses.
Chairman Barfield stated the Commission has received a letter from Ms. Combs
regarding the plat. He stated these are issues that should be addressed by staff and
brought back with the final plat.
Mr. LeBaron stated the plat consists of one large lot. He stated the right of way on
Hightower needs to be verified in the field to see if additional dedication is required. He
stated the escrow of funds for improvements to Hightower is required. Mr. LeBaron
stated the amount has been recalculated based on a bridge and drainage channel along
the frontage. He stated the developer is requesting a covenant for street and sidewalk
improvements and a waiver of the screening wall requirement.
Ms. Spicer asked if there are any screening walls near this property.
Mr. LeBaron stated no, that the nearing one is east of the property at Holiday Lane.
Chairman Barfield stated that the Commission has in the past waived the screening wall
on large single lot subdivisions.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to
come forward at this time.
Mr. John Zimmerman, 908 W Main, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated he
would address the right of way issue, but it appears that enough right of way has been
dedicated on the south side of the street.
There was general discussion regarding the right of way on Hightower Drive.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PZ 96-11. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Owen. The motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Barfield stated the issues are the screening wall, improvements to Hightower
Drive, and the comment letter received from the owner.
Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 96-11 subject to engineering comments, a
waiver of the masonry screening wall requirement, and a covenant for street and
sidewalk improvements. Mr. Bowen also directed staff to look into the comments
contained in the letter from Ms. Combs. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The
motion carried 5-0.
6.
PZ 95-14
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BROWN AND ROOT
TO AMEND SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 24, TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION
DATE OF THE PERMIT BY TWO MONTHS.
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron stated this permit is for a concrete batching plant for the Precinct Line Road
widening project. He stated they originally asked for a two month extension, but will
ask for an additional month.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to
come forward at this time.
Mr. Philip Pfeffer, with Brown & Root, came forward to speak. He stated they are
requesting an extension of the expiration date of their permit for the concrete batch
plant. He stated they would like to set the expiration date for August 31, 1996, rather
than May 31, 1996.
Chairman Barfield stated he would like to see the plant more secured by the required
fence.
Mr. Pfeffer stated he would make sure the plant is completely fenced.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PZ 95-14, subject to an expiration date of
August 31, 1996. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0.
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7.
PS 96-10
REQUEST OF CURTIS YOUNG FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-3,
BLOCK 1, YOUNG ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF CUMMINGS DRIVE AND LOLA DRIVE)
APPROVED
Mr. LeBaron stated this is a preliminary plat for three lots on Lola Drive. He stated the
property was removed from the flood plain when the Calloway Branch channel was
improved. He stated the property is 1.3 acres in size. He stated there was some
concern about the building envelope in the middle lot, but after further analysis there
seems to be ample room to construct a house of the required minimum size. Mr.
LeBaron stated the development is consistent with the surrounding area and with the
adopted plan. He stated utility lines are in place.
Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PS 96-1 0 subject to engineering comments. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-0.
8.
STAFF REPORT
None
9.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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David Barfield, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Victor Baxter, Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission