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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1994-09-22 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS September 22, 1994 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Vice-Chairman Members Planner Plans Examiner Building Official Staff Engineer ABSENT David Barfield Victor Baxter Don Bowen Jill Spicer Ron Lueck Richard Davis Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington Steve Pence Mike Curtis Paul Miller James Brock CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 3-0, with Mr. Barfield, Mr. lueck, and Mr. Davis abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 1. PS 94-35 Request of Joe Gray for Preliminary Plat of Majestic Meadows Addition. This property is located in the 9200 block of Amundson Road. Mr. Joe Gray, 9216 Amundson Road, came forward to speak. Mr. Barfield stated his concern over the future development of the property. He stated he would like to see more depth to the west on the proposed lot. He stated Mr. Gray should either dedicate the access as a street or put a building line on the plat to prevent any house from being built there. Mr. Gray stated he thinks there is sufficient depth on the lot. Mr. Barfield stated if the eastern part of the lot ever becomes a street, the leftover property is very awkward to build on. Mr. John Zimmerman, 908 W. Main, Arlington, came forward to speak. He stated there was never any intent to have that access area become a street. Mr. Davis stated the potential exists for that to become a street. Mr. Barfield stated a building line or easement would be satisfactory. Mr. Gray stated his only intent is to give his daughter land to build a house on. There was considerable discussion regarding the street issue. PZ Minutes - Page 2 September 22, 1994 Mr. Barfield stated a 15-foot building line adjacent to the access area would satisfy him. He stated there are several examples of poorly planned development in the city. Mr. Davis stated they could always square up the lot with Amundson Road. Mr. Gray stated he did not want the expense improving Amundson Road with curb and gutter. He asked if the Final Plat could be heard at the next meeting. Mr. Husband stated probably not since the Final Plat would undergo the same review process as the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Barfield asked how soon the plat could be heard. Mr. Husband stated the earl iest wou Id be the second meeti ng in October. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 94-35 subject to engineering comments and a 15- foot side building line west of a projected continuance of the fifty-foot access strip. He strongly encouraged that the staff finish the review in time to place the Final Plat on the next agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. 2. PS 94-39 Request of Tommy Wright for Preliminary Plat of Hilltop Acres Addition. This property is located in the 7900 block of Green Valley Drive. Mr. Husband stated this request is a Preliminary Plat on several acres on Green Valley Drive. He stated the only issue regarding this plat is that the Subdivision Regulations discourage fronting lots on C2U or larger streets, but it seemed to be the consensus of the Commission at the work session that a circular drive or some type of turnaround would be acceptable. Mr. Owen D. Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. Mr. Barfield asked if they could get a note on the plat regarding the driveways. Mr. Long stated yes. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PS 94-39 subject to engineering comments and either circular drives or hammerhead turnarounds on the three lots facing Green Valley Drive. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 6-0. 3. PS 94-44 Request of Sinaco Development for Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 18; and Lots 1-4, Block 19, Briarwood Estates. This property is located in the 7500 block of Hightower Drive. Mr. Husband stated this is a Final Plat of some property on Hightower Drive. He stated the Commission has approved a Preliminary Plat of this property, and the developer has subm itted a Fi nal Plat for consideration. Mr. Owen D. Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated they have addressed to all engineering comments. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PS 94-44 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 3 September 22, 1994 ZONING CASES 4. PZ 94-20 Public Hearing to consider the request of Richland Hills Church of Christ for a Planned Development and Site Plan on a portion of Block 7, Meadow Lakes Drive. This property is located in the 4900 block of Meadow Lakes Drive. Mr. Husband stated the Church of Christ has submitted an amended Site Plan of a parcel of land located just west of the Church. He stated there was a retirement center proposed for the site in 1988, but the design has changed somewhat. He stated the Church is required by the Ordinance to submit an amended site plan for review by the Commission. Mr. Husband stated the changes included the building layout, the number of units, and the number of parking spaces. He stated the attached ordinance would create a new Planned Development district for this use. Vice-Chai rman Barfield opened the Pub I ic Heari ng and called for those wish i ng to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Gary Staats, with the Covenant Group, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated Mr. Charlie Owens is also in attendance to represent the Church. Mr. Barfield stated the site plan shows a proposed building addition. He stated if the addition is to remain on the site plan, he would need to show proposed parking for the addition. He stated his concerns over the small amount of parking on the lot. Mr. Barfield stated there will be times when parking would not be adequate. He stated they would not want parking on Meadow Lakes Drive. He stated they would like to see some type of parking agreement to allow the retirement center to use the church parking lot. Mr. Davis stated this type of development is needed in the community. He asked if the site plan could include a no-parking area along Meadow Lakes Drive. Mr. Staats stated yes. Mr. Davis asked if it is possible for the church to enter into an agreement with the retirement center for shared parki ng. Mr. Owens stated the parking area there is seldom used. He stated he does not see a problem with that requirement. Mr. Baxter asked if the proposed lake is part of the drainage system or is it ornamental. Mr. Staats stated it is mainly an ornamental lake. He stated it may naturally be a part of the drainage system but it is not intended for such. He stated the pre-marketing has gone very well and several persons have placed deposits for units when the building is complete. Ms. Spicer asked what the material for the first floor is. Mr. Staats the building is all brick, but the floors may be of different colors. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Heari ng. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 94-20 subject to the proposed building addition being deleted from the site plan, no parking on Meadow Lakes Drive, and the execution of a shared parking agreement between the Church and the future owner of this property to allow the use of part of the church parking lot by the retirement center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter. The motion carried 6-0. PZ Minutes - Page 4 September 22, 1994 5. PZ 94- 1 8 Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding the Landscaping Requirement. Mr. Husband stated there has been confusion over what types of plants would be considered trees and shrubs. He stated the proposed ordinance includes a recommended list of plants. He stated only the plants included on the list would qualify as enhancements to reduce the amount of landscapi ng on a lot. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Barfield stated to avoid any future inconsistencies, they should vote on this tonight. Mr. Davis stated this will help the developer and staff. Mr. Lueck asked if the list prevents other types of plants from being used in the landscaping plan. Mr. Husband stated no. He stated the listed plants would only apply to reduce the amount of landscapi ng on the lot. There being no one wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve PZ 94-18 as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. 6. PZ 94-19 Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding Mu Iti-Fam ily Regu lations. Mr. Husband stated the proposed ordinance incorporates the concerns and wishes stated by the Commission and City Council in the joint workshop held recently. He stated a masonry screening wall would be required between an apartment complex and any other use. He stated a perimeter fence along street rights-of-way would also be required, and 40-percent of that fence could be wrought iron. Mr. Husband stated a covered parking requirement has been added, including 40-percent of the required covered spaces to be in an enclosed garage. He stated there is also a requirement for recreation space on the lot. He stated a gated entry would also be required. He stated that every request for a building permit for an apartment complex would require site plan approval by the Commission and City Council. Mr. Husband stated there is also a height requirement adjacent to single-family areas. He stated the minimum lot area and density has not changed. Mr. Bowen asked if the perimeter screening requirement in this ordinance would preempt the regular masonry screening wall requirement. Mr. Lueck stated he would like to see the regular screening wall requirement for apartments also. Mr. Davis stated if it is required for single-family developers, it should be required for apartments as well. He stated it would be more consistent if they were the same. Mr. Barfield stated sometimes a combination of berms and wrought iron might be satisfactory since there will probably be more room to work with. Mr. Davis stated the site plan could cover those issues. Mr. Baxter asked if the site plan review by the Commission and Council would be after staff review. PZ Minutes - Page 5 September 22, 1994 Mr. Husband stated yes. Vice-Chai rman Barfield opened the Publ ic Heari ng and called for those wish i ng to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PZ 94-19 subject to the discussed changes regarding the perimeter masonry screening wall, the site plan review, and recreational facilities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 6-0. Mr. Lueck stated the staff should be commended for the landscaping ordinance. He stated that took quite a bit of research and time. Mr. Barfield stated staff should be commended for turning the apartment regulations out so quickly. He stated it is a very good ordinance. STAFF REPORT None. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. aJvØ¡ --. ~."..~ ./~ '\ ~---}. f'~ £--.(--..$ .~, -- c~f' ~Y-~.... ~\,,~-",\ ~~."~.<'~Y'~"'/;'··" David Barfield Vice-Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission