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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-08-25 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS August 25, 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 David Barfield Richard Davis Jill Spicer Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Paul Miller Director Plan/lnsp Building Official Planner Plans Examiner ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1994 Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 6-0, with Mr. Lueck abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. 1. PZ 94- 1 5 Public Hearing to consider the request of Glen Good to rezone Tracts 2B 1, 2B2, 2B3, and 2B4, Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, from R-3 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. This property is located in the 6500 block of Glenview Drive. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward at this time. Mr. Glen Good, 4424 Misty Meadow, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he intends to develop the property as an assisted living center. Chairman Brock stated the Commission discussed during the work session making this property a Planned Development to alleviate the concerns of the neighbors. He stated he understands the biggest obstacle is the site plan requirement. He asked Mr. Good if he could agree to a planned development if the site plan requirement was waived at this time. Mr. Good stated yes. Mr. Davis asked if Mr. Good could agree to submitting a site plan at the time of platting. Mr. Barfield stated the planned development should be no more restrictive than the C-1 zon i ng district. Mr. Lueck stated his concern was approving a C-1 zoning change and then the property sell to someone else. PZ Minutes - Page 2 August 25, 1 994 Mr. Barfield stated this area is part of the redevelopment area identified in the Com prehens ive P I an. Mr. Good stated they are looking at about a $3-million project. He stated he did not understand the need for a brick fence around the perimeter of the property. Mr. Baxter asked how many stories the structure would have. Mr. Good stated the building will be single story with approximately 60 beds. He stated they want to prototype th is faci I ity and take it other places. Mr. Baxter asked if the architecture would reflect a singe family character. Mr. Good stated yes. Mr. Barfield asked what the plans for the large open area at the rear of the property is. Mr. Good stated they intend to use the entire property. He stated they may move the bu i Id i ng towards the rear of the property. Mr. Forrest Grubb, 6505 Towne Park, came forward to speak. He stated his concerns about adequate parking. He stated his concern about the facility turning into a nursing home. He stated he would have liked to see the property carry all the way to Honey Lane. Mr. Grubb stated he has not heard any complaints from the neighborhood. He stated the brick fence will help. Ms. Norma Baxter came forward to speak. She stated there is a great need in the area for this type of facility. She stated she has known the applicant for many years. Mr. Paul Zoeller, 6521 Harmonson Road, came forward to speak. He stated his support for the project. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor, Chairman Brock called for those wishing to speak against the request to come forward at this time. Ms. Fern Cagle, 4025 Garden Park Drive, came forward to speak. She stated when she received her Special Use Permit for her Personal Care Home, she was told that a similar facility could not be located within one-half mile of hers. Chairman Brock stated he also had that concern, but he is satisfied that the type of facility is different in nature than her facility. He stated that was the first thing he looked into. Ms. Cagle stated she does not agree. Mr. LeBaron stated the half-mile radius was to prevent two similar facilities from locating in the same neighborhood. He stated the facility in question is more a commercial type of facility than a home-based care facility. Mr. Barfield stated this facility will not affect the integrity of the neighborhood. He stated the ordinance was written to keep several of the homes from locating within a single area. Mr. Lueck asked if the facility will harm her business in any way. Ms. Cagle stated she is not sure. Mr. Lueck stated he feels that it could help her business. PZ Minutes - Page 3 August 25, 1994 Mr. Barfield stated he would like the neighbors notified when the site plan is considered by the Commission. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 94-15 as a Planned Development for an Assisted Livi ng Center, that the development restrictions on the property be no more restrictive than the C-1 district, and that a site plan be submitted at the time of platting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield. The motion carried 7-0. 2. PZ94-16 Public Hearing to consider the request of Russell Brown to rezone Lots 1 and 2, and a portion of Lot 3, Block 1, Autrey Addition, from R-3 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. This property is located at the southwest corner of Glenview Drive and Jackie Lee Street. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Russell Brown, 4705 N. Cascades, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he intends to convert the church into a fitness center. Chairman Brock asked if Mr. Brown intends to pave the parking lot. Mr. Brown stated his initial remodeling does not include paving the parking lot. He stated he does intend to pave the parking area in the future. Mr. Lueck asked if he has a name for the facility. Mr. Brown stated Body Religion Family Fitness Center. Chairman Brock asked if Mr. Brown was aware that the property would have to be replatted. Mr. Brown stated yes. Mr. Baxter asked how long ago the variance on the parking lot was granted to the church. Mr. Husband stated February 1993. Mr. Barfield stated when the renovations exceed a certain amount, all the requirements of the C-1 Commercial district would have to be met. He stated staff can brief him on the requirements. Mr. Lueck asked how many people could be in the facility at one time. Mr. Brown stated about 25 people, but he does not expect more than 10-15 people. He stated he will have weight machines and aerobic classes. He stated it would be a neighborhood gym. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor, Chairman Brock called for those wishing to speak against the request to come forward at this time. Mr. William Jones, 4020 Chapel Park Drive, came forward to speak. He asked how extensive the renovations will be. He stated the building is three feet from the property line. Chairman Brock stated a masonry screening wall would be required between this property and the residential area. PZ Minutes - Page 4 August 25, 1994 Mr. Jones asked if the building could be two stories. He asked what the hours of operation would be. He stated there is quite a drainage problem between these properties and the parking lot could compound this problem. He stated his opposition to the request. Chairman Brock asked if the building will be enlarged. Mr. Brown stated he intends to extend the building towards the street with a sun room. He stated he intends to construct an 8-foot wall on the site. Chairman Brock asked if he intends to construct a second story. Mr. Brown stated no. Chairman Brock asked what the proposed hours of operation are. Mr. Brown stated 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, possibly an abbreviated day on Saturday. He stated he does not intend to open on Sundays. He stated he feels the nature of Glenview Drive is commercial. He stated the church must sell to someone who will use the building as a home or church since it is zoned residential, unless the zoning is changed to allow more types of uses. Mr. J.R. Landers, 4016 Chapel Park Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his concern about the building being so close to the property line. He stated his concern about the drainage on the property. He stated he does not want the area to go commercial. He stated his opposition to the request. Mr. Barry Hutsell, 4029 Jackie Lee Street, came forward to speak. He stated h is concerns about the possible increase in traffic and the safety of the children in the area. He asked if there would be a visual barrier between the parking area and the residences. Mr. Brown stated there is no parking entrance off of Glenview Drive. He stated he does not plan to install a fence along the street side of Jackie Lee since that is the only entrance to the property. He stated he would have the same parking as the church, but he does not intend to lease parki ng from Lone Star Gas. Mr. Hutsell stated the entrance to the property is several lots deep onto the street. He stated his concern over the integrity of the neighborhood. Chairman Brock stated Mr. Brown would have to meet the parking requirements of the City. He stated the City will not allow access from Glenview Drive. Mr. Hutsell stated his opposition to the request for commercial zoning. Ms. Judy Walker, 4033 Jackie Lee Street, came forward to speak. She stated the proposed fence would cut off access to her back yard. She stated she has a gate in the back yard to allow her to park her boat. Mr. Davis asked if she is crossing the church property to access her back yard. Ms. Walker stated yes. She stated she has always had a good relationship with the church. She stated her concerns about traffic and noise. She stated her opposition to the request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Barfield stated his concern over the commercial designation. He stated this area is also a redevelopment area, and the Commission should decide where they draw the line on what types of development they want to encourage. PZ Minutes - Page 5 August 25, 1994 Mr. Baxter stated he wants to see development in this area, but the neighborhoods still need to be protected. He stated the residents have very val id concerns. Mr. Bowen made the motion to deny PZ 94-16. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 4-3, with Mr. Bowen, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Lueck voting for denial; and Chairman Brock, Mr. Barfield, and Ms. Spicer voting against denial. 3. PZ 94- 1 7 Public Hearing to consider the request of Tommy Wright to rezone Tract 2A3, Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Residential. This property is located in the 7900 block of Green Valley Drive. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at th is time. Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, came forward to speak. He stated the tract is currently zoned agriculture and they are requesting R-2 zoning to develop the property. Mr. John Duxbury, 7805 Ember Oaks Drive, came forward to speak. He asked if sidewalks will be built on Green Valley Drive when the property is developed. Mr. LeBaron stated yes, but since it is such a small increment of the road, the Public Works Department may request escrow funds in lieu of construction. He stated it is difficult on a collector street to determine what the final grade of the roadway will be for such a small portion. Mr. Duxbury stated his concern for children walking to school. Mr. LeBaron stated it is possible to do some temporary asphalt sidewalks. He stated some of the property is not platted and that makes it difficult to place sidewalks because there is no room. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PZ 94-17. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 7-0. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated that sometimes the City may install temporary sidewalks in conjunction with the school district. Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commission about the Commissioners workshop Monday night in Hurst. He stated they have several places reserved if anyone would like to attend. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~/. .. Ø-/~' . -'~ · / : v"'. . '. . ~¿...,.. Victor Baxter, Secretary I' Planning and Zoning Commission