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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Barfield, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Charles Owen, Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission