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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1996-08-22 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS AUGUST 22, 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 Ted Nehring ABSENT Richard Davis 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. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 1996 APPROVED Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 8, 1 996, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nehring. The motion carried 6-0. P&Z Minutes· Page 2 22 August 1996 4. PS 96-25 REQUEST OF LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF LOT 7R1, BLOCK 4, NORTH RlcHLAND HILLS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND BLANEY AVENUE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the tract is 2 acres in size and zoned C-1 and C-2. He stated the property is the site for a Walgreens drug store. He stated a building permit is pending approval of the plat. He stated all requirements have been addressed. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 96-25 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 6-0. 5. PS 96-27 REQUEST OF CROWN OAKS INC. FOR REPLA T OF LOTS 7R, 8R AND 9R, BLOCK 3, WOODLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ROLLING HILLS DRIVE AND SOUTH CREST DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the owner has submitted a replat to reconfigure the lot layout. He stated the original plat included a street right of way, but when the street was built, it was built as a cui de sac. He stated the replat would configure the lots the way it is currently built. Mr. LeBaron stated the developer is asking for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement since there are no sidewalks in the development. He stated they are asking for a 20 foot front building line to match the existing development. He stated the developer will construct a flume to accommodate drainage. Mr. John Zimmerman, 908 West Main, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated they have agreed to all engineering comments. He stated this replat would put the property back into the original Nob Hill configuration. Mr. Ken Brower, president of the Woodland Oaks Home-Owners Association, came forward to speak. He stated his support for the request. Ms. Jan Sidmark, NRH resident, came forward to speak. She stated her concerns about traffic, construction, and the standard of living. She stated her support for the request. Ms. Jenny Kennedy came forward to speak. She stated she is buying one of the lots being replatted. She stated her concerns about additional traffic if the property to the south develops. Mr. Nehring asked if the property to the south has an additional exit on Crane Road. Mr. LeBaron stated no. - P&Z Minutes· Page 3 22 August 1996 Mr. Nehring asked how many lots can one entrance to a subdivision support. Mr. LeBaron stated there are no engineering studies on that subject, but by observing existing subdivisions in the city 45-50 lots seems to be a working number. Mr. Zimmerman stated the property to the south has a prospective buyer and he is going through a feasibility study at this time. There was general discussion regarding gated streets. Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PS 96-27 subject to the following requirements: engineering comments, a 20 foot front building line, a waiver of the sidewalk requirement, and that the flume be constructed prior to issuing any building permits on the affected lots. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 6-0. 6. PS 96-25 REQUEST OF KINGSGA TE CORPORATION FOR REPLA T OF LOT 2R, BLOCK 2, cULP ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTHEAST PARKWAY) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the vacant tract is 25 acres in size. He stated the City Council recently approved a zoning change on a portion of the tract to a Planned Development. He stated the owner has indicated he will submit additional replats. He stated staff is asking that the Commission withhold any building permits until a drainage study or subsequent replat is submitted. He stated the right of way for Northeast Parkway is being rededicated on this plat. There was general discussion regarding the right of way for Northeast Parkway. Ms. Lou Baker, resident on Odell Street, came forward to speak. She asked if a drainage study had been submitted regarding the trees on the common property line. Mr. John Zimmerman, 908 West Main, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated she is speaking about a requirement of the planned development approval. Mr. LeBaron stated the developer is required to submit a detailed drainage study as part of the replat of the residential portion of the property. Mr. Vernon Smith, Jr., developer of the property, came forward to speak. He stated they intend to submit a detailed drainage study at the time the residential portion is developed. He stated they are not ready to develop that portion of the property at this time. He stated they will submit a replat of the property in the near future. Mr. Smith stated they intend to have an arborist take a look at the situation to make specific recommendations regarding the trees. P&Z Minutes· Page 4 22 August 1996 Mr. Smith asked if it is possible to get a building permit on the corner lot without studying the drainage on the remainder of the tract. Mr. Miller stated they will accept a drainage study on a particular lot provided the study covers all the water that comes to the lot and exits that lot. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PS 96-29 subject to the following requirements: engineering comments, a drainage study be submitted on the lots prior to issuing a building permit, and the driveway access easement be shown on the plat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 6-0. 7. STAFF REPORT None. 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~-=)r"{ ~ ~<::-¿.:c:\, :'~.< ._~ '~~.....:.....:....µ\ ~/~ ;;1...~<../;/. . . -""---" _.4 ~ . .' ~ .~~ '. ~ David Barfield, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Charles Owen, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission