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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1996-09-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 - 7:30 p.m. 1 . CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Richard Davis at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice-Chairman P&Z Members Richard Davis Don Bowen Charles Owen Jill Spicer ABSENT David Barfield Ted Nehring Paul Miller 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 22, 1996 APPROVED Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 22, 1996, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 4-0. ~ P&Z Minutes - Page 2 12 September 1996 Vice-Chairman Davis stated the Commission consider the one subdivision plat first since there are four public hearings to conduct. 4. PS 96-23 REQUEST OF KELLER SMITHFIELD ROAD LTD. FOR FINAL PLAT OF BRANDONWOOD ESTATES. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SMITHFIELD ROAD AND NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Ms. Spicer stated she will abstain from discussion and voting due to conflict of interest. Mr. LeBaron stated this is a final plat on a 44 acre tract located at the northwest corner of Smithfield Road and North Tarrant Parkway. He stated there are 1 37 lots proposed, and the property is zoned R-2. He stated the developer is dedicating right of way on Smithfield Road. Mr. LeBaron stated all requirements have been addressed. Mr. Owen D. Long, 161 5 Precinct Line Road, came forward to speak. He stated he is the engineer on the project. He stated the small tract at the corner of Brandonwood Drive is proposed for a community center and private park. He requested a waiver of the screening wall requirement on that lot so they could put a wrought iron fence on the lot. He stated the lot will not have access to North Tarrant Parkway. Mr. Long stated the southwest corner tract will be under common ownership. Vice-Chairman Davis asked if the subdivision will be developed in phases. Mr. Long stated this final plat is phase one. He stated phase two will be north of this property. Vice-Chairman Davis asked if the developer has agreed to all engineering comments. Mr. Long stated yes. Vice-Chairman Davis stated a waiver of the 90-degree intersection was approved with the preliminary plat. Mr. Bowen stated that the Public Works Department has asked the Commission to reconsider the waiver that was granted. Mr. Kevin Miller came forward to speak. He stated the angle is not large. He stated since the developer owns the property to the north, he is not tied into an existing right of way. He stated the developer could shift the street if necessary. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 96-23 subject to engineering comments, and a waiver of the masonry screening wall requirement on Lot 19, Block 6, only if the lot is used for community improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 3-0, with Ms. Spicer abstaining. P&Z Minutes - Page 3 12 September 1996 5. PZ 96-17 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID WOMACK FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR RENTAL AGENCY ON TRACT 1E6, VAN DUSEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1588. (LOCATED AT 5033 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the applicant has requested a permit for a car rental agency at the west end of the Jones Blair Paint store. Vice-Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. David Womack, 6613 Rhea Ridge, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he will answer any questions. Vice-Chairman Davis asked what age of cars he would be renting. Mr. Womack stated new to five years old. Vice-Chairman Davis asked if Mr. Womack would agree to limiting the age of the cars to no older than five years as part of this permit. Mr. Womack stated yes. Mr. Bowen asked if any repair work will be done on the premises. Mr. Womack stated no. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice Chairman Davis closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PZ 96-17 subject to the following requirements: that the age of the cars not exceed five years of age, and that no repair work is allowed on the premises. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. 6. PZ 96-18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB FRANK TO REZONE TRACTS 2B AND 2F, TELITHA AKERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19, FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL GATED COMMUNITY . (LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF IRON HORSE DRIVE) APPROVED Vice-Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. P&Z Minutes - Page 4 12 September 1996 Mr. Bob Frank, 3732 Fenton Avenue, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated their application is for a planned development for a secured community with electronic gate and guardhouse. He stated an iron fence would be built adjacent to the golf course. He stated the development would be similar to the R-2 standards, with minimum 1 ,800 square foot residences and 9,000 square foot lots. Mr. Frank stated the lots would have a minimum width of 60 feet. He stated the street would be privately owned and maintained by the homeowner's association. He stated access for residents is by magnetic card and for visitors by call box. Mr. Frank stated police and fire would have access via Opticom detectors on the gate as in other communities. Vice-Chairman Davis stated there was considerable discussion at the work session on this item. He stated the Commission will consider the following: houses would be a minimum of 1 ,800 square feet, 60 percent of the residences would have front swing garages, and the gate would have an Opticom system with battery backup. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice Chairman Davis closed the Public Hearing. Vice Chairman Davis stated this is the first gated community in the city, and he feels it will be an asset to the community. He stated the golf course was designed to bring in this type of quality development. Mr. Bowen stated the Commission also seemed to agree that the street right of way should be platted as one lot. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 96-18 subject to the following requirements: the minimum dwelling unit size be 1 ,800 square feet; 60% of the lots must have front swing garages; and that an Opticom system with battery backup be installed on the gate, per Fire Department specifications. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. 7. PZ 96-20 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF INDOOR GRAND PRIX FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INDOOR GO-KART RACE TRACK ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7601 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated the applicant is requesting to convert the old Home Depot building to an indoor go-kart race track. He stated a Special Use Permit was recommended because the use is so unique. He stated the only issue seemed to be noise. He stated the C-2 district has a 65 decibel daytime noise limit at the property line, but the construction of the building would probably prevent any noise problems. Mr. LeBaron stated the Board of Adjustment approved variances on landscaping and signs. He stated this request would give the Commission the opportunity to modify those requirements if necessary. · P&Z Minutes - Page 5 12 September 1996 Vice-Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Terry McLachlan, 41 08 Country Brook Lane, Dallas, came forward to speak. He stated he is the president of Indoor Grand Prix. He stated they are also considering Laser Quest as a tenant at the site. He stated he would answer any questions from the Commission. He stated he has a report to address noise if requested. Vice Chairman Davis asked the applicant if he is willing to adhere to the plan approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. McLachlan stated yes. Vice Chairman Davis asked why a taller sign is needed. Mr. McLachlan stated they would like additional height due to the changes to Loop 820 and the distance from the freeway. He stated he would work within the requirements of the City. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice Chairman Davis closed the Public Hearing. There was general discussion regarding the landscape plan approved by the Board of Adjustment. Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PZ 96-20 subject to the landscaping and sign variance requirements approved by the Board of Adjustment in April 1996. The motion was seconded by Mr. Owen. The motion carried 4-0. 8. PZ 96-21 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF NATIONAL AUTOTECH FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO & LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR SHOP ON A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HARWOOD ROAD AND GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated a Special Use Permit is required for auto repair in the C-1 zoning district. He stated the property is located at Harwood and Grapevine Highway. He stated all requirements have been met. He stated the masonry screening wall was the only item of discussion at the work session. Vice-Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Greg Mason, development director for National Autotech, came forward to speak. He stated he would answer any questions from the Commission. Ø'! P&Z Minutes - Page 6 12 September 1996 Vice-Chairman Davis stated the city received a letter from the property owner to the west, E-Systems, who is requesting a wrought iron fence with heavy landscaping. He stated he would prefer a masonry screening wall. Mr. Bowen stated the persons who would live next door would probably prefer a masonry wall over a wrought iron fence. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Davis closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PZ 96-21 subject to the following requirements: a masonry screening wall constructed along the west property line abutting the R7MF zoning; additional landscaping coverage at the southwest corner of the lot; and only one drive approach allowed on Harwood Road, with the drive to be shared with the adjacent property to the east. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 4-0. 9. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron advised that this Commission meeting is the first one to be held in the new City Council Chambers. 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 11 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ;( c:::?~ {ZD. Richard Davis, Vice-Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Charles Owen, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission