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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-05-12 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS May 12, 1994 - 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 Ron Lueck Wayne Moody David Barfield Don Bowen Victor Baxter Barry LeBaron Paul Miller Director Plan/lnsp ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1994 Mr. Moody made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen, and the motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Baxter abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 1. PS 93-11 Request of Charles Pennington for Preliminary Plat of Pennington Estates. This property is located at the southeast corner of Douglas Lane and Bursey Road. TABLED 4/14/94 Mr. Dick Bartek, 4901 Pebble Court, came forward to speak. Chairman Brock stated they spoke in the work session and the owner has agreed to changing the zoning on the property. He stated the Commission has agreed to waive the screening wall requirement and allow the houses to front Bursey Road. He asked if the owner has agreed to dedicating additional right-of-way on Douglas Lane. Mr. Bartek stated yes. Chairman Brock asked if the developer would agree to an earthen swale across the rear of the property rather than a concrete flume. Mr. Bartek stated yes. Chairman Brock asked if the developer would be willing to sign a covenant for the future storm drain improvements. Mr. Bartek stated yes. Mr. Baxter stated the Commission should stipulate that the earthen swale be sodded to mitigate erosion. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 93-11 subject to the comments previously addressed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 2 May 12, 1994 2. PS 94- 1 5 Request of John Barfield and Company for Preliminary Plat of Forest Glen Addition. This property is located in the 8200 block of North Tarrant Parkway. Mr. O.D. Long, consulting engineer for the owner, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. Chairman Brock asked if the owner has agreed to all engineering comments. Mr. Long stated yes. Chairman Brock stated the Commission could agree to downgrading Wilson Road from a C4U to a C2U on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Long stated the sidewalks on North Tarrant Parkway and escrow for the road were discussed. He stated the developer intends to use some material like wrought iron or rock along Forest Glen Drive if the road is downgraded. He stated if the road remains the same classification, the developer wi II construct the wall. Mr. Barfield stated the subdivision is divided by the street, and if the masonry wall is constructed, the continuity of the subdivision would be lost. Chairman Brock stated there were several homeowners notified who would be directly affected by this plat. He stated this is a preliminary plat. He stated Wilson Road may be changed to a C2U roadway. He stated the developer must provide access to these homeowners during construction. Mr. Leo Tucker, 8144 Red Rose Trail, came forward to speak. He stated the neighbors would like to see the street name remain the same. Chairman Brock stated the developer may not be able to use the proposed street name. Mr. Cliff Simpson, 8148 Red Rose Trail, came forward to speak. He asked about the masonry screening wall and encouraged its construction. He stated the wall would provide safety and serve as a noise barrier. There was general discussion about the wall on Forest Glen Drive and North Tarrant Parkway. Mr. Simpson asked if the current homeowners would be required to pay for any curb and gutter improvements along the frontage of their lots. Mr. LeBaron stated that would be something they would need to work with the developer on that issue. Mr. Moody made the motion to approve PS 94-15 subject to the comments regarding Wilson Road and the sidewalks on North Tarrant Parkway, and engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter, and the motion carried 6-0. 3. PS 94- 1 6 Request of Peskind Development for Preliminary Plat of Block 6, Tapp Addition. This property is located 6300 block of NE Loop 820. Chai rman B rock stated the developer has agreed to all engi neeri ng comments. He stated the Commission is aware that the final plat may have more lots depending upon the proposed development. Mr. Bowen stated the developer needs to be aware that the landscapi ng req u i rement has changed since the previous development. PZ Minutes - Page 3 May 12,1994 Mr. Peskind stated he was not aware of the change but that he will comply with the req u i rements. Chairman Brock asked staff to forward a copy of the landscaping regulations to Mr. Peskind. Mr. Lueck asked for a clarification on the sidewalks. Mr. Bowen stated the Commission should waive the sidewalks along the frontage road. Mr. Barfield asked if the sidewalks were waived on the previous development. Mr. LeBaron stated yes. Mr. Baxter asked for clarification on the lot line changes. Mr. Peskind stated they are preliminary platting the entire 23 acres. He stated they intend to final plat each individual lot as they did on the property to the east. Mr. LeBaron stated that lets them finalize all the drainage and access issues when they come in with the final plat. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 94-16 subject to engineer's comments, and a waiver of the sidewalks along the frontage road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. ZONING CASES 4. PZ 94-08 Public Hearing to consider the request of David Carter to rezone Lot 5, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition, from DC Outdoor Commercial to C-2 Commercial. This property is located at 8875 Grapevine Highway. Chairman Brock stated this property was at one time zoned C-2, and the property was rezoned to allow for the Mountasia complex. He stated there is a corner that they wish to put a restaurant on. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at th is ti me. Mr. Steve Harriman, 1307 Crest Drive, Colleyville, came forward to speak. He stated he represents the appl icant. He stated the property is platted. He stated the property was zoned OC in 1992, but a restaurant is not allowed in the OC zone. He stated the owner is requesting a change to C-2 to allow the restaurant. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Baxter stated the material in the packet indicates the previous zoning was C-1 Commercial. He stated he is not opposed to the development. Chairman Brock stated the request is consistent with the area. Mr. Moody made the motion to approve PZ 94-08. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 4 May 12, 1994 STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated the City Council recently approve the subdivision regulations that the Commission started working on several months ago. He stated he has copies for each Commissioner. He stated staff will be providing copies of these regulations and the new forms to the engineers and surveyors actively doing business in North Richland Hills so they will have the most current information. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~ . ~ , ~ì Þ j ,.. · ///1 /~c h ..' i .' /., ·Uø /4~;.!-'·· ~ ç;¿; .- ~,.:r··( Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission