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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1993-03-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING.OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS March 25, 1993 - 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 Ron Lueck Wayne Moody Fred Wilson Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband David Barfield Don Bowen Paul Miller . Dir Planll nspections Building Official PZ Coordinator' ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 11,1993 Due to the lack of a quorum of members that attended the previous meeting, action on the minutes was postponed until the next meeting. 1. PS 92-39 Public Hearing to consider the request of William and Lisa Pearce for a Raplat of Lot R17 A-1, Block 34, Holiday 'ftIest Addition. This property is located at 5721 'Westchase Drive. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to sþeak to come forward at this time. Ms. Lisa Pearce, 5721 Westchase Drive, came forward to speak. She stated they'are wanting to sell one side of the duplex, so they are requesting a replat. She stated they are requesting a waiver of the topographic drawing since this lot is in an established subdivision. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr~ Wilson made the motion to approve PS 92-39 subject to a waiver of the topographic survey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 5-0. 2. PS 92-40 Request of R.J. Hall for a Raplat of Lot 4, John's Addition. This property is located at 8209 Cardinal Lane. Mr. Steve Jones, 8214 Polidge, Garland, came forward to speak. He stated he was here to answer any questions. Chairman Brock asked if they were seeking a waiver of the GPS survey. He stated the City is requiring that on every plat. Mr. LeBaron stated the City has been requiring that for the last couple of years. PZ Minutes - Page 2 March 25, 1993 Mr. Louis Hansen, surveyor for Mr. Hall, came forward to speak. He stated the cost involved to do the survey is high for just one lot. He stated the closest monument is near Rufe Snow and Watauga. He stated the survey could cost about $800. Chairman Brock stated they have requested a waiver of the drainage study. . Mr. Hansen stated the cost to do that for just one lot is too high for one lot. Mr. Lueck stated that if there was some sort of drainage problem on the lot and a structure was built, they would find out about the problem after the fact instead of before. Mr. Jones stated the property is almost completely paved, and the pavement will dictate the elevation of the slab. Mr. Hansen asked if there was any streams or creeks near the property. Mr. Husband stated there is a small creek to the north of the property. He stated that is the only apparent drainage channel he noticed on the aerial photos. Mr. Hansen asked if there was something being developed to the north. Mr. Husband stated he was not aware of anything. Mr. Hansen stated he did not see any immediate problems with the drainage in that area. He stated that the cost of the study was the immediate concern. Chairman Brock stated that they are requesting a waiver of the 7.51·foot utility easement, and will grant a five foot utility easement on the eastern and northern property lines. He asked if they have a problem with signing a covenant for the future construction of sidewalks along Cardinal Lane. Mr. Jones stated they are trying to purchase the property to the east. He stated if they bought it, they could eventually make that easement ~rger. Chairman Brock stated the Public Works Department is requesting that existing streetlights be shown on the plans. Mr. Hansen stated he has not observed any in that area. He stated the closest one was several hundred feet to the east. Mr. LeBaron stated that Public Works indicates that a streetlight may be needed at that location. He asked if they had discussed that with Public Works. Mr. Hansen stated no. Mr. Wilson asked what type of vehicles will be coming out of the property. PZ Minutes - Page 3 March 25, 1993 Mr. Jones stated the largest truck is a two-ton pickup. Mr. Wilson asked if any concrete trucks will be on the property. Mr. Jones stated no. He stated they sell lumber, rebar, stakes, hand tools. Mr. Moody asked what type of building they were planning to build on the back of the property. Mr. Jones stated they have some stuff stored outdoors that they want to bring indoors. He stated they cut wooden stakes also. Mr. Moody stated if it were his property, he would want to know if he had a flood problem. Mr. Jones stated he does not think there is a drainage problem. Mr. Wilson asked if the use of this building falls in C-2 zoning. Mr. Pence stated he was not sure what all is going on out there. He stated what he has heard so far is all industrial processes. Mr. Wilson stated his concern was getting a Certificate of Occupancy for, that building due to the zoning. Chairman Brock stated they are not addressing that issue tonight, but they might want to be aware of it. . Mr. Hansen stated the city requires easements on the perimeter if necessary. He stated the width is so small that no sanitary sewer could go into it. He stated the easement at the rear is almost unneeded. He stated the easement on the east will restrict the si~e of the building they can put on the lot. He asked if there was a need for those easements. Mr. Husband stated those easements are not necessarily for water or sewer. He stated they provide access to the property and provide a place for future electric, telephone, or cable service. Mr. Wilson asked where the closest GPS monument was. Mr. LeBaron stated he was not familiar with where all the monuments we~e in the· City. Mr. Wilson asked if it were designated points that they have to tie in to. Mr. LeBaron stated when the system was put in, the monuments were placed around the city. He stated the Geographic Information System is based on those monuments. Mr. Hansen stated that Public Works requires the plat to be tied directly to the monuments, not to the corner of an existing survey. He stated they want to make sure an error on someone else's part is not carried to another property. Chairman Brock stated the GPS does not concern him as much as the drainage. PZ Minutes - Page 4 March 25, 1993 3. PS 93-06 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT /~. ;--' ¡),(./~ '-Jj_? 0', ·z· Wayne Moody Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve PS 92-40 subject to the following stipulations: the GPS tie çJown be waived; the 7.5-foot utility easement be waived in lieu of a 5-foot easement on the eastern and northern property lines; a covenant be executed for future sidewalks on Cardinal Lane; a Drainage Study be required; and get with Public Works on the streetlight to see if one is needed. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0. Public Hearing to consider the request of Loretta Samsill for a Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Sexton Addition. This property is located at the northwest corner of Martin Drive and Crane Road. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve PS 93-06 subject to a covenant be executed for future street improvements. The motion was secorided by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 5-0. None. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.