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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1995-03-09 Minutes __ ..,J MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS March 9, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Barfield at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice-Chairman Members David Barfield Don Bowen Victor Baxter Jill Spicer Steve Pence Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Paul Miller Ron Lueck Richard Davis James Brock Bui Iding Official Plan ner Plans Examiner ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1995 Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. 1. PS 95-03 Request of May Department Store Company for Replat of Lot 3, Block C, Calloway Farm Addition. This property is located in the 7600 block of Grapevine Highway. Mr. Husband stated this is a replat of property in front of North Hills Mall. He stated the property is zoned C-1 Commercial and is proposed for restaurant and retai I uses. He stated there are no outstanding issues regarding this replat. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 95-03 subject to engineers comments. The motion was seconded by Ms Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. 2. PZ 95-04 Public Hearing to consider the request of Quadrangle Development to rezone a portion of Tract A, Block 7, Century Oaks Addition, from C-1 Commercial to R-3 Single Family Residential. This property is located in the 7800 block of Starnes Road. Mr. Husband stated this property is a commercial tract at Starnes Road and Smithfield Road. He stated the developer is seeking a zoning change to R-3 in order to develop 13 additional lots on the site. He stated the Comm ission wi II consider a plat of th is property in the future. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Walter Elliott, 1004 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, came forward to speak. He stated the portion of property for the request is about 3.7 acres of the tract. He stated the lots in the area are selling quite rapidly. Mr. Barfield asked if a screening wall is required between the commercial and residential property. Mr. Husband stated that a screening wall is required and is the responsibility of the developer of the commercial property. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Heari ng. ... PZ MinÂutes - Page 2 March 9, 1995 Mr. Bowen stated the request does fit the description and purpose of the R-3 zoning district. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 95-04. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. 3. PZ 95-03 Public Hearing to consider the request of Thomas Duer for to rezone Lot 2, Block 25, Clearview Addition, from Planned Development No. 11 to C-2 Commercial. This property is located at 7905 Grapevine Highway. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Dr. Thomas Duer, 7312 Londonderry Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his property is surrounded by commercial property. He stated when he constructed his vet clinic in 1981 the ordinance did not allow that use and he had to seek a Planned Development. He stated the PO zoning only allows for a vet clinic, and he would like to get the zoning changed to a district compatible to what is surrounding him. Dr. Duer stated his type of business does not require the traffic volume and intensity as a retail or commercial use. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PZ 95-03. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 4-0. 4. PZ 95-05 Public Hearing to consider the request of Glen Good to rezone Tract A, Block 25, Holiday North Addition, from R-7-MF Multi-Family Residential to a Planned Development for an Assisted Living Center. This property is located in the 7800 block of North Richland Boulevard. Mr. Husband stated the request for a Planned Development is for an Assisted Living Center. He stated this use is not allowed in an R-7-MF district. He stated the Commission might consider rezoning the entire tract to a PO to prevent a portion of the lot from becoming non- conforming in relation to the multi-family regulations. Mr. Husband stated the developer would be able to amend his site plan as part of the PO if he does develop the remainder of the lot. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked what the difference between a planned development and a traditional zoning district is. Mr. Husband stated a Planned Development is a zoning district unto itself. He stated it allows more flexibility in the types of uses and development requirements, but restricts development of the property to that specified in the approving ordinance. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Glen Good, 4424 Misty Meadow, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he is the owner and operator of this project. He stated they have a similar facility in Arlington. Mr. Good stated the facility is a 24-hour care facility licensed by the state. He stated an assisted living center is a step below a nursing care facility and one step above a retirement center. He stated the residents are ambulatory. Mr. Good stated some of the residents need assistance with cooking, dressing, medication, and hygiene. He stated they offer transportation services and have activities on site. He stated the residents pay their own way. He stated the state inspects the facility twice each year. Mr. Good stated the project will cost about $3.5 million. He stated the facility will be affordable to those on social security or other pension funds. He stated they may accept some Medicaid patients. .. PZ Minutes - Page 3 March 9, 1995 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT ~¡g'éµ~ Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Baxter asked if the residents are free to come and go from the faci I ity. Mr. Good stated yes. He stated most of them stay in the facility but are encouraged to take part in social activities outside the facility. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if any of the residents have cars. Mr. Good stated most do not. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Heari ng. Mr. Bowen asked if Mr. Good was willing to rezone the entire tract to the Planned Development. Mr. Good stated yes. Mr. Baxter stated the proposed use is less intense than an apartment complex. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PZ 95-05. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0. None. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ",^".,---J l~' \. l, "',: \, ¿:.. ,~~,.,+~~. ~ ---±-"'~ ~'= ,-<.,..\..; . ~.'C:)'"", .¿,>o."...../ .:,,,.~.-,- David Barfield, Vice-Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission