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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-05-24 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS May 26, 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 Paul Miller Victor Baxter Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Gregory Arri ngton Don Bowen Director Plan/lnsp Building Official Planner Plans Examiner ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1994 Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Miller abstaining due to absence at the previous meeti ng. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 1. PS 94-04 Request of Tejas Testing Technology for Preliminary Plat of Lot 3, Block 2, College Circle Shopping Center Addition. This property is located in the 5900 block of Davis Boulevard. Chairman Brock asked if the developer has agreed to all engineering comments. Mr. LeBaron stated yes. He stated this is a Preliminary Plat so the Commission will get another chance to look at this plat. He stated this plat is one lot, just north of College Circle. Mr. Lueck stated the City Council approving the development of the property without this item coming first to the Planning and Zoning Commission was somewhat out of convention. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PS 94-04 subject to. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 5-1, with Chairman Brock, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Miller, Mr. Moody, and Mr. Barfield voting for, and Mr. Lueck voting against. 2. PS 94- 1 7 Request of Richard Torres for Final Plat of Lot 16, Block 8A, Richland Heights Addition. This property is located at 4212 Booth Calloway Road. Mr. LeBaron stated this is a single lot plat on Booth Calloway Road, just north of Glenview Drive. He stated the. only issue remaining on this plat is the dedication of 13 feet of right-of- way by the owner for his share of the required r.o.w width for Booth Calloway. He stated the Commission has already waived the sidewalk and screening wall requirements. Mr. Moody made the motion to approve PS 94-17. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 2 May 26, 1994 3. PS 94- 18 Request of the Community Enrichment Center for Replat of Block 7, Meadow Lakes Add ition. Th is property is located 6250 N E Loop 820. Mr. Michael Barnard, 5032 Melissa, Haltom City, came forward to speak. He stated he is an architect representing the Community Enrichment Center. Chairman Brock asked if they have agreed to all engineering comments. He stated the owner is seeking a waiver of the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Barnard stated the only sidewalks along Meadow Lakes is on the east side of the road, and the sidewalk only connects the two parking lots for the church. Mr. Barfield asked what the purpose of the replat was. Mr. Barnard stated it is for the expansion of the Community Enrichment Center, which operates a food bank and housing program. Mr. Barfield asked if people would be walking to this facility. Mr. Barnard stated no. He stated cl ients are usually driven to the center if they have no transportation. He stated he knows of no transient traffic. Mr. Barfield stated the Commission's concern is providing a path for people to walk along the street to this facility or to the shopping center across the Loop. Chairman Brock asked if the future plans include housing for the elderly. Mr. Barnard stated the Church of Christ, which is a separate entity, has elderly housing in their overall development plan, but he does not know what the status of that project is. Mr. Barfield asked if the Center would be willing to sign a covenant for the construction of sidewalks if the property does develop into housing. Mr. Barnard stated the owner would probably agree to that requirement. He stated the existing building does not have sidewalks now. Chairman Brock asked if the Center is willing to construct a street light at the corner of Meadow Lakes Drive and the Loop. Mr. Barnard stated the Church actually owns Lot 1, and they would need to be approached on that matter. He stated Lot 2 will be sold to the Center. Mr. Barfield stated the public cannot rely on the parking lot lighting for safety reasons. Mr. Barnard the Center would probably agree to that. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 94-18 subject to a streetl ight at the corner of Meadow lakes Drive and NE loop 820, and a covenant for the sidewalks along Meadow Lakes Drive be signed and installed when lot 3 develops. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 3 May 26, 1994 ZONING CASES 4. PZ 94-09 Public Hearing to consider the request of Marshall Curry for a Special Use Permit for a Personal Care Home on Lot 13, Block 7, North Hills Addition. This property is located at 3543 Reeves Street. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Ms. June Curry, 3543 Reeves Street, came forward to speak. She stated they have operated a home there si nee 1986. Chairman Brock stated he has received several calls about other such homes in the area. He stated the Commission should check out the others, but that will not jeopardize the standing the Curry's have in regards to the permit. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Barfield stated the Commission is probably obligated to grant the permit, but they are also obligated to the citizens who sent in letters requesting that they look at the others in the area. Mr. Marshall Curry, 3543 Reeves Street, came forward to speak. He stated some of the homes mentioned in the letter were operated by him, but they have been closed several years. He stated the one next door is his home. He stated they have live in help. Mr. Barfield stated this should be tabled until the next meeting to give staff time to check out these other homes. Mr. Lueck stated he would request the Council to approve only six residents in this facility. Mr. Barfield made the motion to table PZ 94-09 until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller, and the motion carried 6-0. 5. PZ 94- 1 0 Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding the Sign Regulations and Grand Opening Signage. Chairman Brock stated this ordinance will extend the window for grand openings. Mr. LeBaron stated a temporary sign will be included as a grand opening sign, without penalty to the other temporary signs allowed each year. He stated the sign perm it fees are being deleted and placed in the building code. 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. lueck made the motion to approve PZ 94-10. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 4 May 26, 1994 STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated staff has included a copy of an article from Planning magazine regarding subdivision design and cui de sacs as an information item. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. tßuø Planning a Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission