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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1996-05-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS MAY 23, 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 Paul Miller Jill Spicer ABSENT Victor Baxter CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Asst Dir Public Works Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1996 APPROVED Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 1996, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Miller and Ms. Spicer abstaining. P&Z Minutes - Page 2 23 May 1996 4. PZ 96-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEITH AND MELINDA LANG TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DENNIS LANG ADDITION, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 8800 MARTIN DRIVE) APPROVED 5. PS 96-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEITH AND MELINDA LANG FOR REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DENNIS LANG ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8800 MARTIN DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Barfield stated the Commission will consider the zoning change and replat at the same time but vote on each item separately. Mr. LeBaron stated the property is 1.7 acres on Martin Drive, zoned Agriculture. He stated the existing house would remain on the west lot, and a new house would be constructed on the east lot. He stated the owners have agreed to all engineering comments and have asked for a waiver of the sidewalk improvements. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Keith Lang, 800A Treadwell Court, Hurst, came forward to speak. He asked for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement since there are no sidewalks on the south side of the street. Chairman Barfield asked if Mr. Lang would consider a covenant for the sidewalks if the City were to construct them in the future. Mr. Lang stated yes. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PZ 96-12 as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 7-0. Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PS 96-15 subject to engineering comments and a covenant for future sidewalk improvements along Martin Drive. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 7-0. ~ P&Z Minutes - Page 3 23 May 1 996 6. PS 96-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 16; LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 17; AND LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 13; OAK HILLS ADDITION, PHASE 2. (LOCATED AT THE EAST END OF HIALEAH CIRCLE NORTH) APPROVED Chairman Barfield stated that since there are so many people at this meeting to speak on this item, presentations would be limited to five minutes per person. He asked that people only speak if they had additional information that was not brought up by someone else. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Owen D. Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He presented a drawing showing the extension of Spring Oak Drive to Rumfield Road. He stated they submitted this replat at the request of the city manager. Mr. Long stated they would build the street to Rumfield Road, and Hialeah Circle North would not stub in to the east. He stated they have an approved plat and can build without this replat. Mr. Davis asked what the timing was for Rumfield Road. Mr. Long stated the plans for the road are being prepared. He stated the right of way for the road they are building has already been dedicated. He stated the road will cost about $60,000. Chairman Barfield asked if the construction of Rumfield Road and the construction of this subdivision will finish at about the same time. Mr. Long stated they are about six months from being able to start construction on any houses. Mr. Davis stated the developer is doing exactly what the citizens wanted when the previous plat was considered by providing access to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Don Hill, 8909 Ashcraft Drive, came forward to speak. He stated there was a recommendation to leave the barricades up in the subdivision until access to Precinct Line Road is accomplished. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, Hialeah Circle, came forward to speak. She stated her concern about traffic in the area. Chairman Barfield asked if they wanted this access to Precinct Line Road. Ms. Byrd stated yes. P&Z Minutes - Page 4 23 May 1 996 Chairman Barfield stated they are doing everything they can to accommodate the concerns of the neighborhood. Mr. Davis stated this replat is the only hope to get immediate access to Rumfield Road. Mr. Ken Hostin, 71 25 Gregg Court, came forward to speak. He stated the previous final plat should not have been approved since it did not have frontage on an improved road. Mr. Davis stated there were three streets that provided access to the subdivision. Mr. Hostin stated his concern about the zoning on the property. Mr. Raymond Davis, 7404 Boca Raton Drive, came forward to speak. He asked to see a copy of the proposed plat. Ms. Norman Shafer, 7321 Hialeah Circle, came forward to speak. She stated her concern over the timing of the Rumfield Road extension. Ms. Stella Davis, 7404 Boca Raton Drive, came forward to speak. She asked if Rumfield Road would be improved all the way to Davis Boulevard. Mr. Miller stated the CIP Committee has made the improvement of Rumfield Road a priority for the next year. Mr. Dale Curry, 8613 Rumfield Road, came forward to speak. He stated his opposition to widening and extending Rumfield Road. He stated he is approaching the Council to request that Rumfield Road not be extended. He stated his concern over increased traffic. Mr. Vernon Jackson, Kirk Lane, came forward to speak. He stated the real issue is east- west access and traffic flow. There was general discussion about the zoning in the area. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-12 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. Mr. Davis stated that this replat is the only chance for access to an east-west road. He stated the developer is doing everything the citizens asked for. Mr. Lueck commended the developer and the citizens for their cooperation. The Commission generally agreed that the proposal was a good solution to the citizen's concerns. The motion carried 7-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 5 23 May 1996 7. PS 96-14 REQUEST OF PACK PROPERTIES FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 1, FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND NE LOOP 820) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this property is 19.8 acres in size. He stated this is a final plat submittal. He stated the developer proposes to construct some on-site detention ponds to accommodate drainage. Mr. LeBaron stated the Public Works Department is requesting that the curb cut on Rufe Snow Drive be limited to a right in/right out approach. He stated the developer is requesting a normal drive approach. He stated sidewalks are required on all frontages, but the developer is requesting a waiver along the frontage roads. Mr. LeBaron stated the owner has agreed to construct the required masonry screening wall along the south property line. Chairman Barfield asked for Public Works opinion on the detention ponds. Mr. Miller stated they cannot comment on the design because it has not been submitted at this time. Mr. Lueck asked how deep is a normal detention pond. Mr. Miller stated their criteria for parking lot detention is one foot deep. He stated a typical detention area will drain within an hour after the rain has subsided. Chairman Barfield stated that access to Rufe Snow Drive needs to be discussed. Mr. Lueck stated his opposition to access to Rufe Snow Drive. He stated it would be difficult to make a left turn onto Rufe Snow, and people would use Meadow Lakes Drive to get out of the area. Mr. Davis stated there are three approaches between Loop 820 and Meadow Lakes Drive. He stated a right out approach would only dump commercial traffic towards the residential areas to the south. He stated the only exit from the property should be on the access road. Mr. Davis asked if the billboard on Rufe Snow would be removed. Mr. Sam Pack, 1 635 1-35 East, Carrollton, came forward to speak. He stated that billboard would be removed. Chairman Barfield asked if the widening of Rufe Snow south of Loop 820 includes a median. Mr. Miller stated he thinks it does not. Mr. Jerry Roberts, with Halff Associates, 4000 Fossil Creek Boulevard, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated the developer understands that Rufe Snow Drive is P&Z Minutes - Page 6 23 May 1 996 congested at certain times of the day. He stated a right in/right out approach would create some operational problems for the dealership. Chairman Barfield stated they could construct an entrance similar to North East Mall's access on Bedford-Euless Road. He stated it is a right-in approach only that takes traffic off of the street before turning. There was general discussion regarding access to Rufe Snow Drive and the proposed right in/right out drive approach. Mr. Davis stated that this property is not ready to develop because the access road is not in place. Chairman Barfield stated the Commission has agreed to a right in/right out drive approach on Rufe Snow Drive, provided the driveway provides for taking cars off the street before the cars turn. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-14 subject to the following: engineering comments, a waiver of the sidewalks along the Loop 820 frontage road, and only allowing a right in/right out drive approach on this properties frontage on Rufe Snow Drive. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-2, with Chairman Barfield, Mr. Owen, Mr. Davis, Mr. Bowen and Ms. Spicer voting for approval; and Mr. Lueck and Mr. Miller voting against approval. 8. PS 96-16 REQUEST OF RONALD ANTINONE FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ANTINONE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7200 BLOCK OF MID CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this is a tract of land located in front of the fire station on Mid Cities Boulevard. He stated this lot has three frontages, which would require three building lines. He stated the zoning would require a masonry screening wall along the west property line. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, engineer for the developer, came forward to speak. He stated one lot has been contracted, but he is not sure what the footprint looks like. He stated the developer would appreciate any relief on the building lines given the unusual situation. Chairman Barfield asked what setback would be acceptable. Mr. Miller stated his only concern is visibility, and mostly at the corner of Mid Cities Boulevard. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-16 subject to engineering comments and a 1 0 foot or 15 foot building line on the south. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 7-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 7 23 May 1 996 9. PS 96-17 REQUEST OF MELANIE COMBS FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COMBS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7152 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this is a final plat for a 1.8 acre tract on Hightower Drive, adjacent to the Calloway Branch channel. He stated the applicant has asked for a waiver of the masonry screening wall. He stated the regulations require the escrow of funds for street improvements. Mr. LeBaron stated a covenant is also required for drainage improvements to the channel. Mr. Davis asked if the drainage improvements were going to be made at this time. Mr. Miller stated that the channel improvement project has been postponed at this time. He stated that properties are not usually assessed if bond funds are used for the project. Mr. Davis asked if Ms. Combs agreed to the sidewalk covenant. Ms. Combs stated she is asking for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Davis stated he is willing to give up a covenant for drainage improvements if a covenant for sidewalks is signed. Chairman Barfield asked if the city plans to construct sidewalks on Hightower in the near future. Mr. Miller stated no. Chairman Barfield stated the covenant only means that the owner agrees to pay her fair share if the improvements are made in the future. Mr. Davis asked if the escrow would include sidewalks. Mr. Miller stated yes, that it covers streets, drainage and sidewalks. After general discussion, it was agreed that the developer would sign a covenant for street and sidewalk improvements. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 96-17 subject to the following: engineering comments; a waiver of the masonry screening wall; a covenant for street and sidewalk improvements to Hightower Drive, but only on the usable frontage outside the drainage easement; and no requirements for drainage improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 7-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 8 23 May 1 996 10. STAFF REPORT Chairman Barfield stated he would like the Commission to forward a letter to the City Council requesting that it start a general planning program for the area bounded by Bedford-Euless Road, Strummer Drive and Grapevine Highway. Mr. LeBaron stated that he could have Dan Boutwell, with Municipal Planning Resources Group, at the next meeting to get input on what the Commission's interests are. He stated that the Commission really needs to establish goals rather than a direct course of action. 11 . CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. .;#./ , ' ¿:', ¡ ,i:'! , ,,,....4 /.. 1Í.' i .. ....::f. ~.7jl. :/.~j '~"<)....' ......."../ Z#Vw !.#~ Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission David Barfield, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission