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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-04-14 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 1994 PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 1. PS93-11 \ MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS April 14, 1994 - 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brock at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Chairman Members James Brock Fred Wi Ison Ron Lueck Wayne Moody David Barfield Don Bowen Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arri ngton Kevin Miller Paul Miller Victor Baxter Director Plan/lnsp Planner Plans Examiner Asst Public Works Dir ABSENT Mr. Moody made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 6-0. Request of Charles Pennington for Preliminary Plat of Pennington Estates. This property is located at the southeast corner of Douglas Lane and Bursey Road. Mr. Dick Bartek, 4901 Pebble Court, came forward to speak. He stated he received a copy of the comment letter this afternoon. He stated he started this project in 1992. He stated many times the plat and comment letter would be sent to the surveyor and he would not find out about it for several weeks. Mr. Bartek stated he does not understand some of the comments in the letter. He stated he does not understand the need to extend a sewer line to the east end of the property. He stated he does not see why additional right-of-way is needed for Douglas Lane when the lots front on Bursey Road. Mr. Bartek questioned the need for a new storm sewer when none exist in the area. He stated he does not want to build a masonry screening wall along the front of the property. Chairman Brock stated it may be appropriate to waive the masonry screening wall requirement since these lots front Bursey Road. Mr. Bowen stated it might be a good idea to table this item until the next meeting so these issues can be worked out with the Public Works Department. Chairman Brock stated a zoning change is required. He stated other items may need to be worked out with Public Works and they can explain those issues to you. Mr. Barfield made the motion to table PS 93-11 unti I the issues have been worked out with city staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 2 April 14, 1994 2. PS 94- 11 Request of Richard Torres for Preliminary Plat of Lot 16, Block A, Richland Heights Addition. This property is located at 4212 Booth Calloway Road. Mr. LeBaron stated there are comments related to masonry screening walls and sidewalks. He stated the Commission will see this plat again on a final plat. He stated additional right-of-way is required. Chairman Brock stated since this lot faces Booth Calloway, a screening wall may be inappropriate. Mr. Lueck asked what the additional eight-foot of right-of-way will do to the lot. Mr. LeBaron stated the lot is very deep and the effect wi II be i nsign ificant. Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve PS 94-11, subject to engineer's comments, additional right-of-way dedication, and a wavier of the masonry screening wall and sidewalk requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. 3. PS 94- 1 2 Request of JBM Development for Replat of Block 21, Kingswood Estates. This property is located at the southwest corner of Chasewood Drive and John Autry Road. Mr. LeBaron stated this is a replat of a large lot in Kingswood Estates that the development company is planning to develop as single-family lots. Mr. Darryl Perry, of Washington & Associates, came forward to speak. He stated all comments have been addressed. He stated he would like to speak about several items. He stated due to the completely developed condition of John Autry Road and the unlikely possibility that the road will be widened or extended, the developer is seeki ng a waiver of the ded ication. He stated the developer is seeki ng a waiver of the sidewalk requirement since the sidewalks would not lead anywhere. Mr. Perry stated the developer would prefer not to construct a 2.5 foot brick wall around the detention pond. He stated the developer wants to keep the grassy area around the pond. He stated a wrought iron fence will surround the pond to enclose the property . Mr. Barfield stated he has no problem with waiving the right-of-way on John Autry Road. He stated sidewalks should be required to allow children to keep out of the street. He stated a grass slope on the pond is a good idea. He stated the water should never come near the fence. Mr. Barfield stated the lot line should come to the center of the pond so that each property owner owns part of the pond, and the city can retain a drainage easement across the property. He stated that would clear up any questions of ownership if the neighborhood association fails. Mr. Perry stated they are accepting storm water from the north and piping it into the detention pond. He stated the water would be released slowly to decrease the downstream effects. He stated the water surface level is designed to remain 50 to 60 feet away from the fence. Mr. Perry stated the design of the pond will maintain a current water level. Mr. Lueck asked if there is a problem with extending the lot lines to the center of the pond. Mr. Perry stated the way it is shown was the result of a consensus with the city. He stated he cannot commit to an answer without consulting with the developer. PZ Minutes - Page 3 April 14, 1994 Mr. Lueck stated he would encourage that approach. Mr. Jim Mace, 7605 Aubrey Lane, came forward to speak. He questioned the need for a lake behind the properties. Chairman Brock stated that adding lakes is a trend in subdivision development, and is mostly done for aesthetic reasons. Mr. Barfield stated one purpose for th is pond is to slow the release of storm water so pipe sizes do not have to be increased downstream. Mr. Mace asked if the pond would be completely fenced off. Chairman Brock stated yes, the only access will be from the property owners rear yard. Mr. Mace asked who will maintain the pond. Chairman Brock stated it will either be the property owner or the neighborhood association. Mr. Mace asked what type of houses do they intend to build on the property. Chairman Brock stated the zoning requires 1,800 square foot homes with side or rear entry garages. Mr. Bowen asked if there are specific fencing requirements for this type of development. Mr. LeBaron stated no. Mr. Dewayne Wesley, 7708 Ridgeway Court, came forward to speak. He asked if these homes would flood during a 100-year storm. Mr. Perry stated all the pads are designed to remain at or near the current elevation. He stated the pond will be dug considerably lower into the property. He stated the overflow is designed to accommodate the 100-year storm. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle West, came forward to speak. She asked if this subdivision was designed to FEMA standards. Mr. LeBaron stated the area is not within a 1 OO-year flood plain. Mr. Kevin Miller stated that the city does adhere to FEMA standards. He stated the city received a letter recently from FEMA that upgraded the city's classification to a class A rating for administering flood plains. He stated the rating puts the city in the top 1 7% of the nation. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 94-12 with the following stipulations: the right-of-way dedication for John Autry Road be waived; that sidewalks be required as lots are developed; that the lot lines be extended to the center of the pond; the curb around the pond be waived provided the water level does not erode the wall; and engineering requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 4 April 14, 1994 4. PS 94- 1 3 Request of Billy Mitchell for Preliminary Plat of South Ridge Estates. This property is located in the 6700 block of Precinct Line Road. Mr. LeBaron stated this is a long narrow parcel of property on Precinct Line Road. He stated the developer has agreed to all engineering comments. He stated there is a small triangular piece of property to the west that will be landlocked by this platti ng. Mr. Doug Long, 1515 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated he is the engineer for the property. He stated the triangular piece of property is not owned by this land owner and has never been part of this property. He stated the developer of part of Nob Hill did not include it in their platting. Mr. Bowen asked about the stock pond. Mr. Long stated they showed the pond based on the aerial photo, but the photo is quite dated. He stated the pond has been filled in. He stated a letter will be written to the city explaining that the pond does not fall into a wetland category. Chairman Brock asked if all other engineering comments have been agreed to. Mr. Long stated yes. Mr. Barfield asked if the property could be sewered to the west to avoid cutting the property so deeply. He stated that would put the lots quite high. Mr. Long stated it is the desire of the client for elevated lots. He stated they still have to do the final engineering on the property. He stated there are several utilities to the west that would make it difficult to put the storm water underground in that area. Mr. Moody made the motion to approve PS 94-13 subject to engineer's comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 6-0. 5. PS 94-14 Request of Sinaco Development for Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 18; and Lot 1, Block 19, Briarwood Estates. This property is located in the 7500 block of Hightower Drive. Mr. Doug Long, 1515 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated he is the engineer for the property. He stated they would like to tap the existing 24" water main to serve the properties since the other houses up the street are also tapped into the main. He stated they are many problems with obtaining easements for sewer lines, and would like to work that issue out with staff. He stated they take exception to installing an additional fire hydrant just to serve one lot. He stated that lot should not have to bear that cost. Mr. Long stated they are requesting a waiver of the screening wall requirement. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 94-14 subject to a waiver of the masonry screening wall and fire hydrant requirement, and to allow the developer to work with staff on the water and sewer line problem. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 5 April 14, 1994 ZONING CASES 6. PZ 94-07 Public Hearing to consider amending Ordinance No. 1182 to remove the zoning restrictions on Lots 1 Rand 2R, Richland Oaks Addition. This property is located in the 8200 block of Bedford-Euless Road. Mr. LeBaron stated the City Council imposed several requirements on this property when it was rezoned in 1985. He stated with the transition taking place in the area, it may be appropriate to remove those restrictions to allow full development of the property and to allow the city to proceed with the Strummer Drive widening project. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wilson asked if this is to clear up some potential problems. Mr. LeBaron stated yes. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 94-07. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wi Ison, and the motion carried 6-0. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated a copy of the December 1993 issue of The Zoning News is i ncl uded in the packet for informational purposes. He stated it deals with how other communities are implementing zoning around major interchanges. Mr. LeBaron stated staff tries to include as much information as possible in the agenda packets without overwhelming members with too much. He stated staff would appreciate any suggestions or comments on other types of information the Commission might want in future packets. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Ci rcle West, came forward to speak. She stated her concern over the future Oak Hills development just west of Flamingo Estates. She stated her concern over future traffic problems in the area due to the lack of an exit to the east to Precinct Line Road. She stated a petition has been submitted to the city that states the concerns of the neighborhood. Ms. Byrd stated her concern over the drainage in the area. She questioned the zoning on the property and stated several people were not notified. Mr. Husband stated all the information they have received concerning the Oak Hills plat will be included in the agenda packet when that item comes up. Mr. Doug Belue, 7704 John Autry Road, came forward to speak. He stated they are all concerned about the future development of the city. PZ Minutes - Page 6 April 14, 1994 ADJOURNMENT 1''' /", / .if/ . /,' ,: VkJ¿(ø~¡t;µ?v Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Planning