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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-03-10 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24, 1994 PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS ZONING CASES 1. PZ 94-06 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS March 10, 1994 - 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Vice-Chairman Members David Barfield Fred Wilson Ron Lueck Wayne Moody Victor Baxter Paul Miller Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington James Brock Don Bowen Director Plan/lnsp Building Official Planner Plans Examiner ABSENT Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 4-0, with Mr. Barfield and Mr. Miller abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. None. Public Hearing to consider the request of Sandra Chapman to rezone Lot 16A, Block 5; and Lot 7A 1A, Block 4, North Richland Hills Addition, from LR Local Retail to C-l Commercial. This property is located in the 7200 block of Grapevine Highway. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Coy Quine, 1012 North Cottonwood, Richardson, came forward to speak. He stated he represents the owner of the shopping center. He stated they are looking at some tenants that are not allowed under the current zoning. He stated they are seeking to change the merchandising mix in the center. Mr. Quine stated they also manage Haltom Plaza on Denton Highway. Mr. Lueck asked who the owner of the property is. Mr. Quine stated the owner is the Phillip and Helen Schuminsky Irrevocable Great Grandchildren's Trust. Mr. Lueck asked if the owner has intentions to sell the center after it is leased. Mr. Quine stated he has never sold any property for the owner. He stated the owner also has 30 other centers in Tarrant County. He stated he does not think the owner intends to sell the property. Mr. Quine stated they also have a possible PZ Minutes - Page 2 March 10, 1994 tenant for the vacant land on Blaney. He stated the proposed tenant is a mini- warehouse complex, which would require additional zoning approval. He asked the Commission for their opinion on that matter. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if the owner would be willing to bring the fences surrounding the property into compliance upon approval of the zoning change. Mr. Quine stated yes. He stated it is a matter of cost versus rent received. Mr. Wi Ison asked if they have any intention to landscape the property. Mr. Quine stated they do not anticipate doing any at this time. He stated they are trying to get the center to a point where they can lease spaces. Mr. Lueck stated the owner cou Id discuss with the Department of Transportation about making one entrance into the center and provide some space for landscaping. Mr. LeBaron stated the property would have to meet the current landscaping requirement if the center is expanded 30% or if improvements are made that exceed 75% of the current appraised value. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor of the request, Vice-Chairman Barfield called for those wishing to speak against the request to come forward at this time. Mr. J.D. McCackern, 4112 Daley Avenue, came forward to speak. He stated he has I ived there forty years. He stated some of the proposed uses that are not allowed used to be in the center. He stated the tenants left because the rent was too high. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated the Local Retail zone would not allow those uses at this time. He stated they were nonconforming uses. Mr. McCackern asked if C-1 would permit carnivals and train rides. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated no. Mr. Wilson stated that what's allowed in C-l now is what used to be located in that center. Mr. McCackern expressed h is concern about the future of the center if it is not leased. He stated his opposition to any proposed mini-warehouses on that property. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated mini-warehouses are not allowed by right and would require additional zoning approval. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Heari ng. Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve PZ 94-06. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 3 March 10, 1994 OLD BUSINESS 2. PZ 94-02 Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding Contractor Offices with Shops and Garages. TABLED 2/24/94 Mr. LeBaron stated the Zoning Ordinance only allows this use in Industrial zones. He stated there are five or six Contractor's Offices with shops and garages located in the C-2 Commercial district. He stated in order to prevent a potential conflict with the zoning on the property, staff is suggesting a change in the ordinance to clean this item up. Mr. LeBaron stated staff also suggests a name change to Contract's Shop and Yard since that name better describes the type of use in question. He stated the packet includes a list of the contractors offices and the corresponding zoning district. Mr. Wilson asked how this amendment would affect those businesses in the C-l district that have outside storage. Mr. LeBaron stated the on Iy one in the C-l district is Ideal Pools, and they have a variance for that particular use. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked how this would affect contractors who do not have a storage yard. Mr. LeBaron stated they are trying to make a distinction between those contractors who only have a business or sales office, and those who store equipment or materials outdoors. Mr. Baxter asked if this would allow a storage yard only. Mr. LeBaron stated it cou Id, but most have an office or garage on site for security reasons. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated the Commission needs to discuss in the future exactly what a contractor is. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PZ 94-02 with the suggested name change to Contractor's Shop and/or Yard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. 3. PS 94-01 Continuation of the Public Hearing to consider amending the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance No. 1579 in its entirety. TABLED 2/24/94 Mr. LeBaron stated staff has been drafting for the last several months an amendment to the subdivision regulations that more accurately reflect the development policies in the city. He stated staff has added policies for dealing with model homes. He stated the proposed amendment set out the process for each plat in a separate section. He stated it has been difficult in the past to sort out exactly what applies for each different type of plat because the regulations were mixed in with each other. Mr. LeBaron stated they have clarified and defined the requirements for public works improvements. He stated they have also clarified the drainage improvement requirements and study requirements. He stated staff has taken the Commission's comments regarding administrative procedures and taken them out. He stated they will be placed in the standard operating procedure manual. He stated staff has deleted any references to the selling of property by metes and bounds due to a potential conflict with state law. Mr. LeBaron stated the issue of the number of lots that can be served by one subdivision entrance has also been addressed. He stated PZ Minutes - Page 4 March 10, 1994 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT ~('. ;t. ' ~ .// r, >. ' ~uk/' /#~v Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission staff proposes to take these comments and incorporate them into the document and submit a revised copy to the Commission prior to the next meeting. He stated the Commission should table this item until the next meeting. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if they would receive the document prior to the next meeti ng. Mr. LeBaron stated yes. He stated th is is a document they hope to have around for the next several years. He stated the current regulations were adopted in 1988 and have worked fine, but because of the type of development that occurred over the last six years, there are some policies that need to be included in the new regulations. He stated they are only revising the existing regulations and expanding some of the contents to better reflect current development policy. Mr. Wilson made the motion to table PS 94-01. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. None. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Planning a