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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 1996-05-09 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS MAY 9, 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 Richard Davis Ron Lueck ABSENT Jill Spicer Paul Miller Victor Baxter CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Plans Examiner Asst Dir Public Works Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1996 APPROVED Mr. Owen made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 25, 1996, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 3-0, with Mr. Davis and Mr. Lueck abstaining. P&Z Minutes - Page 2 9 May 1 996 4. PZ 96-13 PUBIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TED NEHRING AND KERRY BENOIT TO REZONE TRACTS 4H, 4H1, 4H2, 4B7 AND 4B7A, CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HOLIDAY LANE AND HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the applicants are requesting R-2 zoning on a 9 acre tract at Holiday Lane and Hightower Drive. He stated R-2 is the most common single family district in the city. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, 5701 C Midway Road, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated his clients intend to develop single family residences on the property. He stated the request is consistent with the comprehensive land use plan. Ms. Julie Teel, 7504 Brockwood Court, came forward to speak. She stated her concern over the drainage situation in the area. Mr. Hedgcoth stated that his property is downstream from that area, and that the drainage will be addressed in the preliminary plat engineering. Mr. Barry Solomon, 7500 Brockwood Court, came forward to speak. He stated his concerns over the drainage situation in the area. Mr. Miller explained the current drainage project under design in the Teakwood Court area. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Lueck stated his concern over the potential traffic problem in the area when this property develops. He stated there could be a minimum of forty cars on Holiday Lane when this develops. Chairman Barfield asked about the screening wall adjacent to the south lot on the corner. Mr. Hedgcoth stated they intend to construct the wall at that location. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 96-13 subject to the waiving the screening wall and encouraging a street to be stubbed into the property to the west. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 3 9 May 1 996 5. PS 96-03 REQUEST OF DOUBLECREEK CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR REPLA T OF LOT 1A, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 5600 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this is a 2.5 acre tract zoned C-1 Commercial. He stated the proposed convenience store would require a special use permit since it is within 200 feet of a residential area. He stated this replat would dedicate right of way for Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Mark Hickman, engineer for the developer, came forward to speak. He stated he would answer any questions. Chairman Barfield asked if Mr. Hickman was aware of the spacing requirements for driveways on Rufe Snow Drive. He stated a letter requesting two approaches was included in the agenda information. Mr. Hickman stated he was aware of the spacing requirement. He stated RaceTrac is asking for two approaches because they are only developing the north portion of the lot. Mr. Davis stated his opposition to two drive approaches. He stated it is terrible planning to have three approaches within 500 feet. Mr. Bowen asked how the city arrived at 500 feet for driveway spacing on arterial streets. Mr. Miller stated the city studied existing traffic patterns and drive approaches, and they surveyed other cities. Mr. LeBaron stated the property to the south is quite a bit further south of the common property line. He stated if they did have two approaches, there would be some distance between the approaches. He stated the property has 492 feet of frontage. Chairman Barfield stated they could consider an entrance only approach. He asked if one entrance would pose a problem for fire and emergency services. Mr. Miller stated there does not appear to be any problem. Mr. Davis stated they should construct a double wide common entrance in the middle of the property. Mr. Hickman stated a single approach limits the maneuverability of fuel trucks on the property. There was general discussion about the drive approaches. P&Z Minutes - Page 4 9 May 1996 Mr. Davis asked how wide a drive approach could be. Mr. Miller stated they would allow a 40 foot approach with a median. Mr. Davis stated he would agree to a 45 foot wide approach with a five foot median. Mr. Lueck asked how a median helps. Mr. Miller stated it provides some separation between entering and exiting traffic. Chairman Barfield asked if the entire masonry screening wall would be constructed. Mr. Hickman stated yes. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 96-03 subject to the following: engineering comments, only one drive approach, and the approach be allowed for 45 feet wide with a five foot median. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. 6. PS 96-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING WILSON LANE BETWEEN DAVIS BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD. APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this item was brought up after a discussion between the Commission and the developer about the long term development in the Thornbridge area. He stated a letter from the developer is included in the agenda packet. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Chairman Barfield stated his only concern is access to Precinct Line Road in the area. Mr. Owen Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He presented a general plan of the area. He stated if built, Wilson Lane would be constructed in the Little Bear creek flood plain. He stated the road would not suit the design of the subdivisions as required in the design ordinance passed by Council. Mr. Lueck stated the Thornbridge subdivision should have access to North Tarrant Parkway. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 96-13, deleting Wilson Lane from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 5-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 5 9 May 1996 7. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated that the City of Bedford was initiating a Planning and Zoning Commissioner training program. He stated the proposal generally includes a once a month training session starting in June. He stated the session is proposed for a Wednesday night each month for ·about 2-3 hours. Mr. LeBaron stated Dan Boutwell, who does planning work for NRH, would do the training. He stated other cities in northeast Tarrant County would also participate. He stated there would be about six sessions, hosted by each community. The Commission expressed interest in the program and thought it would be a good idea. Mr. Davis asked staff to look into a different night other than Wednesday. Mr. LeBaron stated he would contact Bedford and finalize the details. 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~~. ,,' e ''f'û ,;:1' p '.' $/" ¡ , <.1...-.""""" 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