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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
May 11, 1995 - 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brock at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Members
James Brock
Richard Davis
Jill Spicer
Paul Miller
Don Bowen
David Barfield
Victor Baxter
Barry LeBaron
Clayton Husband
Gregory Arri ngton
Steve Pence
Randy Shiflet
Ron Lueck
Planning Director
Planner
Plans Examiner
Building Official
Asst. City Manager
ABSENT
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
OF APRIL 13, 1995 Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Brock and Mr. Barfield abstaining
due to absence at the previous meeting.
ZONING CASES
1. PZ 95-09
Public Hearing to consider the request of Academy Corporation to rezone lot 2, Block 42A,
Richland Terrace Addition, from R-7-MF Multi-Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. This
property is located at the northwest corner of NE loop 820 and Cloyce Court.
Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. George Staples, 860 Airport Freeway, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated he is the
attorney for the applicant. He stated the applicant intends to construct a sporting goods store
on the site. He presented a proposed layout of the property. He stated the survey shows
two narrow parcels on the north, and they are looking into selling those to the adjacent
property owners. Mr. Staples stated the Mobil pipeline further complicates development of
th is property.
Mr. Robert Van Til, 101 Quail Run, Bedford, came forward to speak. He stated he would
like to see some type of buffer between his properties on Winder Court to the north and this
property.
Mr. Davis stated the owner would be required to construct a masonry screening wall
between the properties.
Mr. Baxter asked if the appl icant sti II plans to locate a restaurant on the site.
Mr. Staples stated probably not due to the configuration of the property.
Mr. Davis asked if the applicant would be opposed to not allowing the two northern
"fingers" of property to count as required landscaping for this development.
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Mr. Staples stated that would not be a problem.
Mr. Davis asked if a masonry screening wall is required along the drainage channel between
this property and the single family homes on the other side of the channel.
Mr. Husband stated no.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PZ 95-09 subject to the following: the two "finger"
parcels shall not count as part of the required landscaping for this lot, and that a 10-foot
buffer strip also be provided on the north and west sides of the property. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried 7-0.
2. PZ95-10
Public Hearing to consider the request of P&S Construction for a Special Use Permit for a
Mini-Warehouse Facility on Lot 1, Block 30, Holiday North Addition. This property is
located in the 5500 block of Davis Boulevard.
Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. Matt Speight, 5137 Davis Boulevard, came forward to speak. He stated their research
indicates that the site is a good location for a mini-warehouse. He stated the project will be
secure and have on site management 24-hours daily. Mr. Speight stated the front portion of
the property wou Id eventually have retai I uses.
Mr. Baxter asked when the retail buildings would be built.
Mr. Speight stated that part would be built as phase three.
Mr. Floyd Nave, 4100 Felps, Colleyvi lie, came forward to speak. He stated he is the project
architect. He stated since this is a Special Use Permit, they would have to go before Council
for additional approval to expand the warehouse into the retai I area.
Chairman Brock asked what the time frame for this project is.
Mr. Speight stated they hope to start within the next two months. He stated the retail portion
is really based on demand.
Chairman Brock stated the Commission's concern is that the warehouse will be built but not
the retail, especially since almost all the landscaping is part of the retail site.
Mr. Nave stated they have shown on the plan that most of the landscaping will be done as
part of phase one.
There was general discussion regarding the landscaping on the lot.
Mr. Barfield asked what type of masonry wall they are building.
Mr. Speight stated they have not determined exactly what type of finish the wall will have.
Mr. Bowen asked if the wall will be built around the entire property as part of the first phase.
Mr. Speight stated yes.
Mr. Bowen asked if they can construct a wall higher than eight feet.
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PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS
3. PS 95-15
4. PS95-16
5. PS 95-17
Mr. LeBaron stated the Commission can approve the nine foot wall as part of this special use
perm it request.
Mr. Emanuel Tricoli, 5706 Crestwood Circle West, came forward to speak. He asked if they
could require a landscaped buffer like in the previous case.
Mr. Davis stated there is already a 75-foot power line easement and the extra tall wall would
also provide a buffer.
Mr. Rodney White, 5713 Crestwood Circle West, came forward to speak. He stated his
concern over ponding water in the power line easement.
Mr. Barfield asked if the power line easement is part of the parks trail plan.
Mr. Baxter stated yes.
Ms. Martha Simmons, 5809 Hadley, Haltom City, came forward to speak. She stated she
represents the owners of the Holiday Heights apartments on Davis Boulevard. She stated the
owners are opposed to the request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Miller stated that he would like to see the posts of the wall faced with brick, similar to
the pictures that were submitted.
Mr. Davis asked if the owner could work with TU Electric on grading the right-of-way as part
of th is project.
Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 95-10 subject to the landscaping as shown the
site plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 7-0.
Request of Richland Centre Inc. for Amended Plat of Lots 3R and 5R-8R, Block A, Richland
Oaks Addition. This property is located in the 8500 block of Airport Freeway.
Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PS 95-15. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter.
The motion carried 7-0.
Request of Meadow Lakes North Limited Partnership for Amended Plat of Meadow Lakes
North Addition. This property is located in the 6000 block of Browning Drive.
Ms. Spicer made the motion to approve PS 95-16. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen.
The motion carried 7-0.
Request of Venture Stores for Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Venture Addition. This
property is located at the intersection of Grapevine Highway and Davis Boulevard.
Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 95-17. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Barfield. The motion carried 7-0.
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STAFF REPORT
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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