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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 1996-06-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 13, 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 Paul Miller ABSENT Victor Baxter Ron Lueck CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Plans Examiner Asst Dir Public Works Staff Engineer Asst City Manager Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Kevin Miller Julia Skare Randy Shiflet 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996-1997 Mr. Bowen made the motion to retain the current chair and vice-chair, and to nominate Charles Owen as secretary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1996 APPROVED Mr. Davis stated that the vote on PS 96-14 on page 6 should be corrected to show him voting in favor of the motion. He stated the minutes do not indicate that he voted. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 23, 1996, meeting as corrected on page 6. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 2 13 June 1996 5. PS 96-21 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE NAME OF RUM FIELD ROAD TO STARNES ROAD. WITHDRA WN Chairman Barfield stated that the City Council has asked that this item be withdrawn from consideration. Mr. Davis stated that the Commission will consider reclassifying Rumfield Road from an M4U to a C2U at the next meeting. 6. PZ 96-14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MARK AND HSIANG- LAN WOOD TO REZONE TRACTS 2A5 AND 2A6, HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 683, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED 7. PS 96-18 REQUEST OF MARK AND HSIANG-LAN WOOD FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, WOOD ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) 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 advised that this 4.5 acre tract is zoned agriculture and the owner proposes to change the zoning to R-1-S Special Single Family Residential. He stated the owner is requesting a covenant for many of the public improvements including streets, sidewalks and drainage. He stated the developer will construct a fire hydrant. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. John Zimmerman, 908 Main Street, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated the zoning request is appropriate for the area. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Barfield stated the Commission would vote on the zoning request then discuss the subdivision plat. P&Z Minutes - Page 3 13 June 1996 Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 96-14 as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 5-0. Chairman Barfield stated the issues on the plat concern streets, sidewalks and drainage. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Wood if he is willing to sign a covenant for future street improvements to Smithfield Road. Mr. Wood stated yes. Mr. Davis stated that the applicant has agreed to construct the fire hydrant. He stated the Commission has already waived the masonry screening wall requirement. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Wood if he is willing to sign a covenant for future drainage improvements to the property. Mr. Zimmerman stated that the required improvements are unknown at this time and mostly depend upon how the property develops. There was general discussion regarding the drainage situation on the property and in the general vicinity. After further discussion, it was the general consensus of the Commission to include the drainage improvements as part of the street covenant. Mr. Wood expressed his concern that the required improvements would cost almost as much as the land is worth. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-18 subject to engineering comments; a covenant for future street, sidewalk and drainage improvements along Smithfield Road; and a waiver of the masonry screening wall requirement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. 8. PZ 96-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DOUBLECREEK CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE ON A PORTION OF LOT 1 A, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 5600 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated a special use permit is required at this location because the property abuts residential property. He stated the property is platted. He stated the proposed site plan appears to meet the minimum criteria for this particular use. Mr. LeBaron stated staff's only concern is that the driveway locations be shown according to what the City Council approved when the council considered the replat. He stated that can be accomplished by showing the driveway locations on the site plan. P&Z Minutes - Page 4 13 June 1996 Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Mark Hickman, engineer for the developer, 1315 E 19th Street, Piano, came forward to speak. He stated the drive approaches would be located near the center of the RaceTrac development and at the extreme south end of the property. He stated the approach must be moved out of the way of an existing curb inlet. Mr. Davis asked how wide the drive approach would be. Mr. Hickman stated 35 feet. He stated they could also construct the apron for the second approach to fix the location. Mr. LeBaron stated the proposed sign exceeds the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Davis asked if the developer could agree to a 20 foot tall sign. Mr. Hickman stated yes. He stated the ordinance allows a 25 foot tall sign. Mr. Davis asked if the developer could agree to a 200 square foot sign. Mr. Hickman stated yes, but they would like to have a sign of a size that the ordinance allows. Mr. Davis stated that the traffic patterns and speeds on Rufe Snow Drive do not dictate the need for a larger sign at this location. Mr. Owen asked if RaceTrac can get signs smaller than their standard size. Mr. Hickman stated yes. Mr. Davis stated that the property owner to the north has submitted a letter of opposition to the request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 96-15 subject to a the pole sign being a maximum of 20 feet tall and 200 square feet in area, and the site plan revised to show the location of the drive entrances on Rufe Snow Drive. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. P&Z Minutes - Page 5 13 June 1996 9. PS 95-32 REQUEST OF CHARLES AND ANITA BERRY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 6, HEWITT ESTATES. (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BUCK STREET) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated this replat was tabled last August to give the owner time to solve the sewer issue. He stated they intend to run a sewer line to the south. He stated all engineering comments have been addressed. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 95-32 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 5-0. 10. PS 96-09 REQUEST OF OAKMONT CAPITAL GROUP FOR REPLAT OF LOT 30, BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD ESTATES. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND STARNES ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the developer has submitted a replat of a lot at Starnes and Davis. He stated all engineering comments have been addressed, but the masonry screening wall needs to be discussed. He stated the developer would like to construct the wall on each lot as permits are issued. Mr. LeBaron stated that the Public Works Department has recommended that the entire wall be built at one time. Mr. Bill Grant, with Oakmont Capital Group, 2929 Carlisle, Dallas, came forward to speak. He stated the dry cleaners has full intention to construct the screening wall adjacent to the property and understands that a certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the wall is complete. Mr. Grant stated he does not have a buyer for the large lot and there is a severe grading problem that must be dealt with when the property develops. He stated there could be a large amount of dirt cut off the lot. He stated a retaining wall may be necessary, and if the wall was constructed now it may have to be reconstructed if a retaining wall is required. Chairman Barfield stated the wall would be built at the existing grade of the houses, but on the other side of the wall there could be a large difference in elevation. Mr. Grant stated the foundation of the screening wall could serve as the retaining wall and built at one time. There was general discussion regarding the topography and grading of the large lot. Mr. Davis stated the wall should be constructed around the fire station. Staff advised that the fire station is zoned C-1 Commercial and a screening wall is not required at that location. P&Z Minutes· Page 6 13 June 1996 Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-09 subject to engineering comments and that no certificates of occupancy be issued on a lot until the masonry screening wall is constructed on that lot. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 5-0. 11 . PS 96-26 REQUEST OF STEVE AND VICKI WIENBERG FOR AMENDED PLAT OF STONEY RIDGE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated that the purpose of this amended plat is to increase the size of several easements. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 96-26. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 5-0. ·12. STAFF REPORT None. 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ...;.'..h..~... .. .,;.~. (.'-.~~~ ~. '\ ~~.. ~~ _/ \), 1 ~ j (' ~....- ¡ )~~~:~''"'~~ .' íL.". ~},~\. . "~~:'\ L~(".~..---- -'<L~:~) .." ,"" - ~<~ c:7~~ David Barfield, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Charles Owen, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission