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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1995-04-13 Minutes It .... t MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS April 13, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Baxter at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Acting Chairman Members Planning Director Planner Plans Examiner Asst. City Manager ABSENT Victor Baxter Richard Davis Jill Spicer Paul Miller Don Bowen Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Randy Shiflet James Brock David Barfield Ron Lueck CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1995 Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 2-0, with Mr. Baxter, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Bowen abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. ZONING CASES Public Hearing to consider the request of Bobby King to rezone Tracts 4A, 4C2, and 4D, McComas Survey, Abstract 1040, from AG Agriculture to R-3 Single Family Residential. This property is located in the 7700 block of Chapman Road. 1. PZ 95-06 Chairman Baxter opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. James Dewey, 2505 Texas Drive, Irving, came forward to speak. He stated the owner would like to develop the property into about 22 homesites. He stated they need to change the zoning to a residential district in order to do that. Mr. J.D. Richmond, 6737 Hewitt Street, came forward to speak. He stated his concern about the drainage on the property. Chairman Baxter stated the drainage will be addressed with the plat of the property. He stated City requirements include a drainage study and related improvements. Mr. Frank Oldenburg, 7636 Mabell Street, came forward to speak. He asked if the development will bring all the surrounding property out of the flood plain. He stated the existing channel is inadequate. Mr. Mike Dean, 6725 Hewitt Street, came forward to speak. He stated his concern over the drainage on the property and on his property. Chairman Baxter stated that persons wishing to discuss drainage issues should wait until the plat is considered. Mr. William Gideon, 600 W Caylor Road, Keller, came forward to speak. He stated the drainage channel has been adequate for the property he owns on Chapman Drive. PZ Minutes - Page 2 April 13, 1995 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Baxter closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 95-06 subject to a minimum of 1800 square foot dwelling units. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-0. 2. PZ 95-07 Public Hearing to consider the request of Melvin Wood to rezone a portion of Tract 1A3, Rumfield Survey, Abstract 1365, from AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Residential. This property is located in the 8600 block of Rumfield Road. Chairman Baxter opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Rich DeOtte, with DeOtte & Spiars, came forward to represent the owner. He stated Mr. Wood is platting a lot for his daughter to construct a house. He stated the proposed lot is 1/2-acre, and they are requesting R-2 zoning. Chairman Baxter asked what the intent of the plat was. Mr. DeOtte stated Mr. Wood only intends to construct a house for his daughter. He stated Mr. Wood does not have any intent at this time to develop the remainder of the property. Mr. Bowen asked if the present plan would interfere with any future plans for the remainder of the property. Mr. DeOtte stated no. Mr. John Shepard, 8704 Rumfield Road, came forward to speak. He asked if the rezoning will affect his right to keep a horse on his property. Mr. LeBaron stated no. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Baxter closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 95-07. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 5-0. 3. PZ 95-08 Public Hearing to consider the request of Thomas Wright to rezone Tracts 2A and 2B, Hood Survey, Abstract 683, from AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Residential. This property is located in the 7900 block of Smithfield Road. Chairman Baxter opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to represent the owner. He stated Mr. Wright intends to develop about 30 lots with dwelling units of at least 1,900 sq u a re feet. Mr. Mark Wood, 6932 Glendale Drive, came forward to speak. He asked if the rezoning applied to his property that he owns to the north. Chai rman Baxter stated no. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Baxter closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PZ 95-08. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 5-0. PZ Minutes - Page 3 April 13, 1995 PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 4. PS95-10 5. PS 95-06 Public Hearing to consider the request of BH&L Joint Venture to replat Lots 1-4, Block 1; and Lots 7-10, Block 5, Forest Glenn Addition. This property is located at the intersection of Vine Wood Drive and Red Rose Trail. Chairman Baxter opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Owen D. Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, came forward to speak. He stated the replat is a housekeeping item for the owner. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Baxter closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 95-10 subject to engineer's comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 5-0. Request of Hope Lumber Company for Replat of Lots 1-8, and portions of Lots 9 and 10, Block H, Smithfield Addition. This property is located at 6416 Smithfield Road. Mr. Ed Gutierrez, engineer for the owner, came forward to speak. He stated he would answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Baxter asked what the intent of the plat was. He stated there are several waivers that are being requested. Mr. Gutierrez stated the reason for the plat is to clear up discrepancies in the legal description. He stated that the property could be purchased in the future by Hope Lumber Company from KW Martin Lumber Company. Mr. Davis asked if the owner has agreed to the dedication of right-of-way. Mr. Gutierrez stated yes. Mr. Davis asked if the owner would object to a note on the plat stating the purpose of the replat is for reidentifying the property. He stated that no building permits for new buildings or additions would be issued until the sewer line and fire hydrant are installed. Mr. Mike Gillespie, with Hope Lumber Company, came forward to speak. He stated they may construct new sheds in the future. Mr. Gutierrez stated they responded they would consider installing those facilities when Smithfield Road is widened. Mr. LeBaron stated the State Board of Insurance requires the property to be within at least 300-feet of a fire hydrant. He stated there is also a local requirement that requires hydrants to be located on the same side of a collector street as the property. He stated this property does not meet that req u i rement. Mr. Gutierrez stated they do not have any problem with the note on the plat. Chairman Brock stated the note on the plat would include sidewalks and curb cuts. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 95-06 subject to engineer's comments, and subject to the following note: "The sole purpose of this replat is to reidentify the property. No building permits shall be issued for any new buildings and additions unless the improvements required are in place, and constructed at the owner's expense." The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-0. J . PZ Minutes - Page 4 April 13, 1995 6. PS 95-08 Request of Bobby King for Preliminary Plat of Baron's Place. This property is located in the 7700 block of Chapman Road. Mr. James Dewey, 2505 Texas Drive, Irving, came forward to speak. He stated he explained the issues to the neighbors, and they are aware of the drainage plan and the city's comments. Chairman Baxter stated the existing flood zone is shown on the preliminary plat. He stated there probably will need to be a FEMA map change to revise the limits of the flood plain. Mr. Dewey stated that is part of their development process. Mr. Bowen stated there was discussion regarding changing the side building lines along Chapman Drive to fifteen feet. Mr. Dewey stated they are in favor of that change. He stated they have agreed to all other engineering comments. Mr. Davis asked if there will be any drainage easements on the west side shown on the final plat. Mr. Dewey stated yes. Mr. Mike Dean, 6725 Hewitt Street, came forward to speak. He stated his concern about the drainage on his and the developing property. There was general discussion regarding drainage in the area. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 95-08 subject to engineer's comments, subject to a 15-foot building line along Chapman Drive, and that necessary drainage easements be shown on the final plat. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-0. 7. PS 95-09 Request of Melvin Wood for Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 16, Stonybrooke Addition. This property is located in the 8600 block of Rumfield Road. Mr. Rich DeOtte, engineer for Mr. Wood, came forward to speak. He stated the owner has agreed to all engineering comments except for the following. He stated the owner would like to request a covenant for street, sidewalk, and fire hydrant improvements rather than escrow of funds. Mr. DeOtte stated the owner would like to request a waiver of the masonry screening wall due to the limited scope of the development. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 95-09 subject to engineer's comments, a waiver of the masonry screening wall, and that the applicant be allowed to provide a covenant for street, sidewalk, and fire hydrant improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried 5-0. 8. PS 95-11 Request of Thomas Wright for Preliminary Plat of Blocks 24 and 25, Kingswood Estates. This property is located in the 7900 block of Smithfield Road. Mr. Owen D. Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, came forward to speak. He stated the owner has agreed to all engineering comments. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 95-11 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 5-0. PZ Minutes - Page 5 April 13, 1995 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT None. None. . as adJ'ourned~ ,-,.j' meetl ng w ,,'I' . I '.' ..~ . further business, the ~ ~. //æ ,I.. ¡~~>7'r--'-, ..\.... _". There being no . . V/7/jL . :I' _, '~I~ - '. ; ~-, ..' Acti ng-Chai rman Victor Baxter,. Commission Planning and Zoning