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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
September 14, 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
Ron Lueck
Paul Miller
Barry LeBaron
Clayton Husband
Randy Sh iflet
James Brock
Don Bowen
Victor Baxter
Planning Director
Planner
Asst. City Manager
ABSENT
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
OF AUGUST 24, 1995 Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 4-0.
ZONING CASES
1. PZ 95-18
Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding
Automobile Storage and Display.
Mr. LeBaron stated the city gets requests for gravel parking lots and driveways. He stated the
language in the ord i nance is not very specific and probably shou Id be regard i ng whether the
surface should be concrete or asphalt. He stated the original intent was to require this only for
auto repair uses, but the requirement could be expanded to all uses.
Chairman Barfield stated that some type of design criteria should be considered and that the
requirement should apply to all uses in the city.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at th is time.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Davis made the motion to table PZ 95-18 so city staff could make changes to the ordinance as
directed by the Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 4-0.
Chairman Barfield stated that Mr. Lueck is now present at the meeting and will be voting on the
rest of the cases.
2. PZ95-19
Public Hearing to consider the request of James Fisher for a Special Use Permit for a Personal Care
Home on Lot 9, Block 12, Holiday North Addition. (Located at 5721 Carolyn Drive)
Mr. LeBaron stated the owner has applied for a Special Use Permit for a Personal Care Home in
accordance with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
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3. PZ 95-20
Mr. James Fisher, 1315 Lovell Lane, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated they are seeking
a perm it from the city to operate the faci I ity.
Chairman Barfield asked if Mr. Fisher was presently caring for individuals in the residence.
Mr. Fisher stated yes, they are caring for individuals in compliance with the existing ordinance.
Chairman Barfield stated the ordinance allows no more than six residents in the home.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. LeBaron stated there is a letter in the packet from Daymer Corporation objecting to the request.
He stated Daymer Corporation owns the undeveloped tract to the west.
Mr. Lueck asked if the city has had any problem with the other homes operating in the city.
Mr. LeBaron stated no. He stated they conduct an annual inspection to verify compliance with the
terms of the special use perm it.
Mr. Lueck stated he lives near one of the homes and has not noticed any unusual activities and is
not aware of any complaints.
Mr. Miller made the motion to approve PZ 95-19. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The
motion carried 5-0.
Public Hearing to consider the request of E-Systems to rezone Tracts 4A3 and 4A6, Barlough
Survey, Abstract 130, from R-3 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. (Located at 6300
Lewis Lane)
Mr. Husband stated E-Systems has applied for a zoning change on a residential property on
Newman Drive. He stated they own quite a bit of property surrounding this property. He stated
they have not specified a particular use for the property other than to provide additional depth
along Davis Boulevard.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at th is time.
Mr. Jackey Fluitt, with Washington & Associates, 500 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, came forward to
speak. He stated E-Systems trust fund is purchasing the property for investment purposes. He
stated they are purchasing the property to enhance any future retail development at the corner of
Davis Boulevard and Watauga Road.
Mr. James Alread, 8109 Newman Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his concern for his
future property val ue.
There was general discussion regarding the ownership of Tract 4A7.
Mr. Alread stated he is concerned about what types of buffers would be located between his
property and the commercial property.
Mr. Davis stated there are buffers such as masonry walls, landscaping, and setbacks required when
commercial property abuts residential property.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 95-20. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The
motion carried 5-0.
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PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS
4. PS 95-33
Request of Circuit Tex Property Investors for Amended Plat of Lot 1 R, Block 5, Richland Oaks
Addition. (Located at 8701 Airport Freeway)
Mr. LeBaron stated the owner has submitted an amended plat to add a fire lane and public access
easement to the plat. He stated there are several cross-access agreements between the property
owners, and one way to guarantee access is to show it on the plat.
Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PS 95-33. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The
motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORT
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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