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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 - 7:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Don Bowen at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Acting Chairman
P&Z Members
Don Bowen
Paul Miller
Charles Owen
Ted Nehring
ABSENT
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
David Barfield
Richard Davis
Ron Lueck
CITY STAFF
Planner
Plans Examiner
Asst. City Manager
Clayton Husband
Gregory Arrington
Randy Shiflet
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1996
APPROVED
Mr. Owen made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1996,
meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nehring. The motion carried
4-0.
P&Z Minutes - Page 2
26 September 1996
4.
PZ 96-19
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ROBERT BALDWIN FOR A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
SMITHFIELD STORAGE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7510 SMITHFIELD ROAD)
APPROVED
Mr. Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. Robert Baldwin, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, came forward to speak. He stated he
represents Sprint Spectrum. He stated the applicant has received a license for Personal
Communication Systems, which is a digital system providing wireless phone, fax,
modem and cable television services. He stated the tower will have an overall height
of 110 feet, including the antenna array and lightning rod. Mr. Baldwin stated the site
was determined via computer analysis of propagation rings, users, zoning, and
topography.
Mr. Owen asked if the tower requires any guy wires for support.
Mr. Baldwin state no, that the tower is a monopole structure with a pier foundation.
He stated it is a galvanized metal pole that looks similar to a street light.
Mr. Bowen asked if the base of the tower would be surrounded by a chain link fence.
Mr. Baldwin stated yes. He stated that the equipment will be stored in one of the
warehouse spaces at the storage facility.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mr. Bowen closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Miller made the motion to approve PZ 96-19. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Owen. The motion carried 4-0.
5.
PZ 96-22
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DR. THOMAS AND MARY HARRIS
TO REZONE A 9.2305 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE RUMFIELD SURVEY ABSTRACT
1365 AND THE DAVID MOSES SURVEY ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AG AGRICULTURE
TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PRECINCT LINE
ROAD AND THE EASTERN EXTENSION OF RUMFIELD ROAD)
APPROVED
Mr. Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
P&Z Minutes - Page 3
26 September 1996
Mr. Jackey Fluitt, 500 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated
he is the engineer for the applicant. He stated the Harris' have owned the property for
about 20 years. He stated the impetus for rezoning the property is the extension of
Rumfield Road and the improvement of Precinct Line Road. Mr. Fluitt stated that the
owners foresee that the road improvements will generate a large amount of traffic at
this location which has led them to seek a C-1 Commercial zoning designation on the
property.
Mr. Nehring asked for a general description of the property.
Mr. Fluitt stated the property is bounded on the east by Precinct Line Road. He stated
the city is constructing Rumfield Road through their property. He stated Rumfield Road
is a major east west thoroughfare in the city. Mr. Fluitt stated a drainage channel will
divide their property into two areas for development. He stated the TU Electric
transmission towers and a road extension from a developing subdivision bound the
property on the west.
Ms. Mary Ann Wrisley, owner of the adjacent property, came forward to speak. She
asked if there is a buffer required between commercial and residential property.
Mr. Bowen stated there is a road running between the properties, and that the
transmission tower right of way would also provide a buffer.
Ms. Wrisley stated her concern over the value of her property if the zoning is changed.
Staff advised that the C-1 district is an office retail category. He stated uses like auto
repair, welding shops and plumbing contractors would not be allowed in the C-1
district.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mr. Bowen closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Nehring made the motion to approve PZ 96-22. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Owen. The motion carried 4-0.
6.
PS 96-34
REQUEST OF VICKIE WEINBERG FOR AMENDED PLAT OF STONEY RIDGE ADDITION.
(LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE)
APPROVED
Staff advised that the amendments to the plat are due to modifications in the utility
layout of the subdivision.
Mr. Owen made the motion to approve PS 96-34. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Miller. The motion carried 4-0.
P&Z Minutes - Page 4
26 September 1996
None.
None.
7.
STAFF REPORT
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
9.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Charles Owen, Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission
s/Don Ä. Bowen
Don Bowen, Acting Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission