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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
June 23, 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
Victor Baxter
Don Bowen
Ron Lueck
Richard Davis
Barry LeBaron
Clayton Husband
Gregory Arri ngton
David Barfield
Paul Miller
Director Plan/lnsp
Planner
Plans Examiner
ABSENT
INSTAllATION OF NEW
MEMBER
Mr. Richard Davis was sworn in as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
OF JUNE 9,1994 Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Baxter, and the motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Davis abstaining due to
absence at the previous meeting.
PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS
1. PS 94- 1 9
Request of James R. Harris Company for Final Plat of Shady Oaks Addition, Phase 2. This
property is located in the 8200 block of North Tarrant Parkway.
Chairman Brock stated that Mr. Harris has three plats being considered tonight, and the
Commission will consider each one individually.
Mr. Terry Mitchell, with Carter & Burgess Engineers, 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, came
forward to represent the owner. He stated this plat consists of 52 lots. He stated they have
addressed all staff comments. He stated he would answer any questions the Commission
might have.
Chairman Brock stated it is the opinion of the Commission to waive the sidewalks along
North Tarrant Parkway only. He stated there is some question regarding escrow along North
Tarrant Parkway.
Mr. LeBaron stated that when North Tarrant Parkway was planned, it was assumed that the
construction of the road would be done by some other body rather than the City. He stated
that escrow for paving improvement along North Tarrant Parkway have been waived for
other developments. He stated the Commission could consider starting to require escrow
along this roadway.
Mr. Mitchell stated the developer has spoken with staff many months ago and was told there
may be an escrow, but a definite yes or no answer was ever given. He stated an agreement
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was signed between the county and the owners of the property that the county would install
the road upon dedication of right-of-way without assessing any property owners. He stated
the developer would take exception to any escrow at this time.
Mr. Lueck asked if staff has a copy of that agreement.
Mr. LeBaron stated no. He stated that only one development has been final platted along
this roadway at this time.
Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, came forward to speak. He stated he was the one
who dedicated the right-of-way to the county, and the document states the county would
build the road. He stated the property was not deeded to the public but to the county. Mr.
Long stated the city could not go in and build the road at this time because the land is
owned by the county.
Mr. Davis asked if they have done that.
Mr. Long stated the document states the county will build the road. He stated that if the
county's obligation is not met, they could ask for the right-of-way back, but they do not
intend to do that. He stated there are some hang-ups in the acquiring of some of the right-of-
way. He stated they gave up thirty-five acres.
Mr. Lueck stated he did not know if the county had pulled out of building the road.
Mr. Davis stated the county built a road.
Mr. Long stated the county built a temporary roadway to move traffic at this point. He stated
they are approaching the State to construct the road. He stated he will provide a copy of the
documents to the city.
Mr. Davis stated that road could stay like that for several years. He stated the owners could
be assessed unless money is placed in escrow up front.
Mr. Husband stated the tax records indicate that the property is not dedicated as public right-
of-way but as tracts of land owned by Tarrant County.
Mr. Davis stated the Council should decide if they want to waive the escrow.
Chairman Brock asked if the developer has agreed to all other engineering comments.
Mr. Mitchell stated yes.
Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 94-19 subject to engineering comments, a waiver
of sidewalks along North Tarrant Parkway only, and that the Council decide if escrow is
required along North Tarrant Parkway. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The
motion carried 5-0.
2. PS 94-20
Request of James R. Harris Company for Final Plat of Shady Oaks Addition, Phase 3. This
property is located in the 8200 block of North Tarrant Parkway.
Chairman Brock asked if the developer has agreed to all engineering comments with the
exception of sidewalks along North Tarrant Parkway and escrow of funds for paving
improvements.
Mr. Mitchell stated yes.
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Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 94-19 subject to engineering comments, a waiver
of sidewalks along North Tarrant Parkway only, and that the Council decide if escrow is
required along North Tarrant Parkway. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter.
Mr. LeBaron asked if the Commission could make a recommendation to either waive or
impose the requirement of escrow so that the City Council can act on the recommendation
and discuss it if necessary. He stated the item could be placed on the consent agenda for the
Counci I or taken off if necessary.
Mr. Davis amended his motion to impose the requirement of escrow for North Tarrant
Parkway improvements. The amended motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion
carried 3-2, with Mr. Davis, Mr. Baxter, and Mr. Bowen voting for, and Mr. Lueck and
Chairman Brock voting against.
Mr. Davis made the motion to amend PS 94-19 to incorporate the same language included
in PS 94-20. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 3-2, with Mr.
Davis, Mr. Baxter, and Mr. Bowen voting for, and Mr. Lueck and Chairman Brock voting
agai nst.
Mr. Mitchell asked if the Council has the authority to assess to not to assess based on that
recommendation.
Chairman Brock stated yes.
Mr. Baxter asked staff for an update regarding the future of North Tarrant Parkway and the
legality of requiring escrow on this roadway at the next meeting. He stated there will
probably be many more plat come up in the future and some policy is needed in these areas.
Mr. Bowen stated that if the Commission errors on this requirement, it is an error on the side
of caution.
3. PS 94-21
Request of James R. Harris Company for Final Plat of Shady Oaks Addition, Phase 4. This
property is located in the 8200 block of North Tarrant Parkway.
Chairman Brock asked if the developer has agreed to all engineering comments.
Mr. Mitchell stated yes.
Mr. Bowen stated there is a requirement for escrow for Shady Grove Road.
Mr. Mitchell stated the developer is prepared to pay that.
Chairman Brock stated the sidewalks will be built by the builder.
Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PS 94-21 subject to engineering comments and
escrow of funds for Shady Grove Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The
motion carried 5-0.
4. PS 94-22
Request of H.T. Apartments for Amended Plat of Lot 1, Block 2, Tapp Addition. This
property is located at 6424 Industrial Park Boulevard.
Chairman Brock stated this plat is a housecleaning issue to clear up an encroachment of a
parking lot on a lot line. He stated all comments have been addressed.
Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 94-22. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck.
The motion carried 5-0.
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5. PS 94-23
Request of John Barfield for Final Plat of Thornbridge Addition, Phase IV-A. This property is
located in the 8300 block of Thornhill Drive.
Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to represent the owners. He
stated the developers have not abandoned the Preliminary Plat, and the phasing has been
slightly adjusted due to an off-site sewer line. He stated they will follow the phasing more
closely when that sewer line is completed.
Chairman Brock stated they would need to submit a new phasing plat before the
Commission will consider additional plats.
Mr. Long stated they are considering using some open space to accommodate some of the
drainage. He stated they have come up with some other ways to do things.
Mr. Davis asked if the new plan will be a new preliminary plat.
Mr. Long stated the only difference would be the elimination of several lots, but the basic
layout would be the same. He stated these seven lots were all they could get at this time,
especially until the offsite sewer line is installed.
Chairman Brock stated the zoning district line bisects two lots.
Mr. Long stated that line can be adjusted to follow the closest lot line. He stated the deed
restrictions require larger house sizes than the city so there is no problem with moving the
line.
Mr. LeBaron stated it can be handled as a map correction.
Chairman Brock asked if they have agreed to all engineering comments.
Mr. Long stated yes.
Mr. LeBaron asked if the masonry screening wall extends to the north end of the property.
Mr. Long stated yes.
Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 94-23 subject to engineering comments, a
waiver of sidewalks on Davis, and a zoning map correction in regards to the two bisected
lots. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Davis asked if staff will require a new preliminary plat when a new phasing plan is
subm itted.
Mr. LeBaron stated based on the discussion by the Commission, he would have to submit an
amended preliminary plat showing the new phasing of the development.
6. PS 94-24
Request of G.C. Metroplex for Preliminary Plat of Golden Corral Addition. This property is
located in the 7700 block of Grapevine Highway.
Mr. Rich Wood, 1016 Diamond Boulevard, Southlake, came forward to speak.
Chairman Brock asked if he has agreed to all engineering comments. He stated there was a
question regarding sidewalks.
Mr. Wood stated yes. He stated sidewalks are planned along the mall road, but none have
been planned on Grapevine Highway due to a drainage ditch and pending construction of
the interchange.
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7. PS 94-25
8. PS 94-29
Chairman Brock asked if Mr. Wood would rather build the sidewalks or escrow money for
the sidewalks.
Mr. Wood he has not discussed that with his engineer at this time. He stated the sidewalk
would not be practical due to the drainage channel along the highway.
Mr. Lueck asked why the developer would not be responsible for the construction of this
road.
Mr. Husband stated he believes there are three parties involved with three different phases of
the road.
Mr. Lueck asked if enough right-of-way is there for entry and exit.
Mr. Husband stated TxDOT has purchased right-of-way in this are for the reconstruction of
the interchange.
Mr. Lueck stated the Council needs to see this proposed road.
Mr. Davis asked if the mall road would be built before the restaurant.
Mr. Wood stated Knowlton-English-Flowers has been working on the design of the road for
some time. He stated he is being funded by the May Company to build the road themselves,
and the road must be built before the restaurant can be constructed. Mr. Wood stated the
entrance to the road will be moved further south.
Mr. Davis asked if the mall road will be dedicated to the public.
Mr. Wood stated yes.
Mr. Davis asked if the final plat will include plans for that road.
Mr. Wood stated no. He stated they will have no ownership in the road. He stated several
people are participating in the funding of the road.
Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PS 94-24 subject to engineering comments, the
name be changed as recommended by staff, and the developer either build sidewalks or
escrow the funds for them. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 5-0.
Request of Evergreen Asset Corporation for Preliminary Plat of Evergreen Nursing Center
Addition. This property is located at 7720 Rufe Snow Drive.
Chairman Brock stated this item has been postponed until the next meeting.
Public Hearing to consider revisions to the Master Thoroughfare Plan regarding Wilson
Road.
Mr. LeBaron stated the Commission considered a plat recently that incorporated the
proposed Wilson Road. He stated during the discussion the Commission considered
downgrading Wilson Road from a C4U to a C2U. He stated this item is following up on that
recommendation to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
Chairman Brock stated the intent of the Commission at that time was to only change the plan
from North Tarrant Parkway to Davis Boulevard.
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Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated they are
the developer of the property in question. He stated they control the access through there.
Mr. Long stated they have proposed a change in the name to Forest Glen Drive.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. LeBaron stated the cover sheet also recommends the name of the street be changed to
Forest Glen Drive.
Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PS 94-29, effective only between North Tarrant
Parkway to Davis Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried
5-0.
ZONING CASES
None.
STAFF REPORT
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Victor Baxter, Secretary
Planning and Zoning Commission
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