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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1995-08-08 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS August 10, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Members David Barfield Jill Spicer Richard Davis Victor Baxter Ron Lueck Paul Mi lIer Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Randy Sh iflet James Brock Don Bowen Planning Director Planner Plans Examiner Asst. City Manager ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 27, 1995 Ms. Spicer stated the minutes were incorrect in showing that she nominated Mr. Davis for Vice-Chairman. She stated Mr. Baxter nominate Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0, with Mr. Lueck and Mr. Miller abstaining. ZONING CASES Chairman Barfield stated that since the first two cases are related, the Commission will conduct the Public Hearing for both cases at the same time. 1. PZ 95-15 Public Hearing to consider the request of U-Haul of Texas to rezone Tract 14C and a portion of Tract 14B, Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from C-1 Commercial to C-2 Commercial. (Located at the southwest corner of Grapevine Highway and Harwood Road) 2. PZ95-16 Public Hearing to consider the request of U-Haul of Texas for a Special Use Permit for a Mini- Warehouse Facility on Tract 14C and a portion of Tract 14B, Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606. . (Located at the southwest corner of Grapevine Highway and Harwood Road) Mr. LeBaron stated that U-Haul of Texas owns the property, which is zoned C-1 Commercial. He stated the Mini-Warehouse triggered the need for C-2 Commercial and a Special Use Permit. He stated a site plan is included in the packet. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at th is time. Mr. Chuck Farch, president of U-Haul of Texas, Grand Prairie, came forward to speak. He stated they intend to construct a 2-story warehouse with all storage bays in the interior. He there will also be truck and trailer rental. Mr. Farch stated they can address the screening issues discussed at the pre meeti ng. PZ Minutes - Page 2 August 10, 1995 3. PZ 95-17 Mr. Baxter stated he is concerned about the exterior appearance of the building. He stated he would like to see something other than tilt-wall construction, such as brick or split-face masonry block. He stated that they should consider something other than the azaleas shown on the landscape plan since that plant does not do well in the summer in Texas. Mr. Farch stated they do not want a maintenance problem with the landscaping. Chairman Barfield stated that some type of screening should be done on Harwood Road to tone down the commercial look. He stated he would like to see a landscaped screening area with a berm. He stated they would like to restrict storage of any trucks and trailers to that side of the property. Chairman Barfield stated that can be worked out with city staff. Mr. Farch stated that tilt-wall construction is preferred, but they are doing other types of construction in Piano. He stated one is stucco and brick, and the other is completely brick. He stated U-Haul likes to adapt the look of the building to the area. Mr. Farch stated they have no problem with providing screening, but they don't want to do to much that would hamper business. Mr. Lueck asked what type of facades did Piano require. Mr. Farch stated on the brick building an 8-foot screening wall was required adjacent to a subdivision. He stated the other building, located in an industrial area, is half stucco and half brick. Chairman Barfield asked if he would consider a masonry veneer type building. Mr. Farch stated yes. Mr. Davis asked if Mr. Farch would agree to a 4-foot tall berm with landscaping along Harwood Road. He asked if he would agree to a building constructed of a 100% masonry product. Mr. Farch stated yes. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 95-15, changing the zoning from C-1 to C-2 Commercial. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 6-0. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PZ 95-16, a Special Use Permit for a Mini-Warehouse facility, subject to the following requirements: the exterior of the building be masonry, concrete block, or a similar masonry product allowed by the building code; and that a four-foot tall berm with landscaping be constructed along Harwood Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried 6-0. Public Hearing to consider the request of Duininck Brothers for a Special Use Permit for a Temporary Concrete Batch Plant on a portion of Tract 11, TK Martin Survey, Abstract 1055. (Generally located 300-feet east of Pearl Street along the extension of Watauga Road) Mr. Husband stated the applicant is requesting a Temporary Concrete Batch Plant to aid in the construction of Watauga Road between Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. He stated the site is generally 300-feet east of the end of Pearl Street in the Sunny Meadows subdivision. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Don Jablonsky, general superintendent for Duininck Brothers, came forward to speak. He stated he will answer any questions the Commission might have concerning the request. PZ Minutes - Page 3 August 10, 1995 Chairman Barfield stated the Commission would like to see a chain-link security fence around the site and an expiration date for the permit. He stated the plant should be at least 300-feet from any single family residence. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 95-17 subject to the following requirements: that a chain link security fence be installed around the batch plant, that the permit expire July 31, 1996, that the plant be at least 300-feet away from a single family residence, and that no work shall begin before 7:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 4. PS 95-29 Request of Quadrangle Development for Preliminary Plat of Century Oaks Addition, Fourth Filing. Th is property is located at the southwest corner of Sm ithfield Road and Starnes Road. Mr. LeBaron stated the developer has submitted an additional phase of Century Oaks. He stated one of the lots is a commercial lot zoned C-1, and the residential lots are zoned R-3. He stated the owner has addressed all engineering comments. Mr. LeBaron stated that the drainage and utility easement along Starnes should be noted more clearly on the plat, and that the masonry screening wall easement should be dimensioned more clearly. He stated these are minor drafting corrections. He stated the Commission will see this plat again as a final plat. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 95-29 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated that the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association will hold its annual training workshop in October in Arlington. He stated there is time to sign some members up if they wish to go. He presented a preliminary brochure to the Commission. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~ r"\ .. ~~:.," David Barfield, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission