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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1993-04-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS April 8, 1993 -7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chairman James Brock called the meeting to·ordet at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Members James Brock David Barfield Victor Baxter Don Bowen Ron Lueck Wayne Moody Fred Wilson Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Paul Miller Dir Planllnsp Building Official PZ Coordinator ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 11,1993 Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter, and the motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1993 Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 5-0. 1. PZ 93-04 Public Hearing to consider the request of Red River Farmer's Market for a Special Use Permit to operate a Farmer's Market on Tract A, Richland Plaza Addition. This property is located at 6557 Grapevine Highway. 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. John Doak, of Bowie, Texas, came forward to speak. He stated he is vice-president of the Red River Farmer's Market Association. He stated they wanted to operate a farmer's market in the city. Mr. Doak stated they would sell fresh fruits and vegetables. He stated it is difficult for the small producers to get into the wholesale market. Chairman Brock asked if they operate farmer's markets in other areas. Mr. Doak stated.yes, they have markets in Benbrook, Euless, Addison, and Grapevine. Chairman Brock asked what type of structure goes on the lot. Mr. Doak stated they use a metal frame about 100 square feet in area. He stated they put a tarp up over it during the day when they are there to shade them. Chairman Broc~ asked how many trucks would be involved in the operation. PZ Minutes - Page 2 April 8, 1993 Mr. Ooak stated around ten, sometimes less. Chairman Brock asked what the normal hours of business were. Mr. Ooak stated about 8:00 a.m. to whenever. He stated they are usually sold out by noon. Mr. Barfield asked what type of signs they put up. Mr. Doak stated they put up portable signs. He stated they might have. signs on the pickups. Mr. Wilson asked if they would require any electricity or water. Mr. Doak stated they would only need restroom facilities, which would be available in the WIC office or the Montgomery Wards store. . Mr. Wilson asked how many families in the WIC program would this market help. Mr. Doak stated about 400. He stated they will sell to anyone, and the WIC program is just a part of it. He stated they hope to market to the older retired population. Mr. Lueck asked how long the selling season was. Mr. Doak stated from about mid-May to either October or November. Mr. Lueck asked what happens to the equipment after the season is over. Mr. Doak stated they take it down and remove it from the property. Mr. Lueck asked if they could describe the area on the property a little better. Mr. Doak stated they would draw up a plan showing the area. Chairman Brock stated that they could get with Mr. LeBaron and work out a description of the area. He stated as long as it is ready by the time it goes to City Council. Mr. Baxter asked if there were plans to sell anything other than fruits and vegetables. Mr. Doak stated no, just what is grown by the farmer who brings it in. Mr. Barfield asked what they do with the items that do not sell. Mr. Doak stated they clean the area each day when they are finished. He stated they do not dump into dumpsters. Mr. James Walker came forward to speak. He stated he sells produce at these markets, and it is a major portion of his income each year. He stated he works with the Agricultural Extension Service. He stated they are looking for locations in the area. PZ Minutes - Page 3 April 8, 1993 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN. COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT /~ æ bU}J/10 Don Bowen, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Baxter if there were any other markets in Tarrant County. Mr. Walker stated there are markets in Benbrook, Grapevine, and Euless. He stated they also have one on East Rosedale in Fort Worth every week. He stated that at the Benbrook market, any leftovers would usually be donated to local food banks. He stated that the area is left clean every night. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wilson stated that some time limit should be put into place since this type of activity has not come to the city before. He stated he would be in favor of reviewing the permit in18 months. Mr. Barfield stated that most of the requirements in Article 5 should be waived since they do not apply to this use. He stated they should retain the ones relating to hours of operation, signs, noise, fire protection and other items. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PZ 93-04 with the following stipulations: the Special Use Permit have an 18 month duration, the Association work out a description of the area with City staff, the hours of operation be 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, the duration Special Use Permit be limited to two growing seasons, that at the end of the season all equipment be removed from the premises, that the products sold be limited to the produce grown by the farmers, and that the remaining non-related items in Article 5 be waived. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 7-0. Chairman Brock stated they should contact City staff to find out when this case will go before City Council. None. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~~/ (~::l"'\ James' Bfock, Chairman Plan . 9 and Zoning Commission