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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1993-11-11 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 1993 PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS None. ZONING CASES 1. PZ93-18 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS November 11, 1993 - 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brock at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Chairman Members James Brock Paul Miller Ron Lueck Don Bowen Fred Wilson David Barfield Victor Baxter Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Director Plan/lnsp Building Official PZ Coordinator Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes, with the correction that Mr. Miller was present at the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 6-0, with Chairman Brock abstaining due to absence at the previous meeti ng. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding Personal Care Homes. TABLED 10/28/93 Chai rman B rock stated th is is a conti n uation of a Publ ic Heari ng from the October 28, 1993 meeting. He called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Brock closed the Public Heari ng. Chairman Brock stated the Commission has spent a great deal of time studying this issue. He stated that Personal Care Homes would be allowed in all residential districts, including R-1, R-1-S, R-2, and R-3. He stated a site plan and floor plan will still be required. He stated a Certificate of Occupancy will still be required. Chairman Brock stated that one bed would be allowed per 250 square feet of habitable area of the house. He stated there would be a cap of six persons in the R- 1, R-2, and R-3 districts; and a cap of twelve in all other residential districts. He stated the one-half mile distance requirement would remain in the ordinance. Chairman Brock stated that licensing by the State is still a requirement. Mr. Barfield stated that parking at the facility would remain the same as the base zoning district. Mr. Baxter asked if they have made a distinction between a duplex and fourplex being two and four dwelling units. PZ Minutes - Page 2 November 11, 1993 Chairman Brock stated there would still be a cap of twelve persons, but that each structure would be considered a single dwelling unit. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PZ 93-18 subject to the changes as previously outlined. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield, and the motion carried 7-0. 2. Discussion of the request of Wes Bannister to reconsider PZ 93-12. Chairman Brock stated there were four acres that were zoned from AG to R-2. He stated Mr. Bannister asked for the wrong zoning district, and wants to have the property zoned R-1-S to allow him to have some horses on the property. Ms. Ellen O'Daniel came forward to speak. She stated their original intention was to build a house and keep horses on the property. Mr. Bowen made the motion to start the process to reconsider PZ 93-12, with a waiver of the fee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 7-0. 3. PZ 93- 1 9 Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 regarding Family Homes for the Mentally Retarded. TABLED 10/28/93 Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman B rock closed the Pub I ic Heari ng. Mr. LeBaron stated this amendment would change the definition of Family Home for Disabled Persons to better reflect the definition outlined in the State statutes regarding this type of facility. Mr. Wi Ison made the motion to approve PZ 93-19. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter, and the motion carried 7-0. STAFF REPORT 1 . Discussion of Planned Development request on Skylark Circle. Mr. LeBaron stated there was a recent zoning change on some property in the Meadow Lakes area from R-6-T to R-2. He stated the change left only three lots zoned R-6-T, and in order to better reflect what is actually built there, staff is requesting that the Commission initiate the process to designate the three lots as a small Planned Development. Mr. Barfield asked how the PD would be drawn up. Mr. LeBaron stated staff would draft an ordinance based upon the plot plans of the existing houses on those lot. He stated the ordinance would basically allow what is already in place, and clean up any questionable zoning questions in the future. 2. Mr. LeBaron stated that staff has also been working for the last several years on the subdivision process. He stated they have drafted a set of subdivision regulations that reflect the current procedures and policies adopted by the Commission and City Council. He stated he will bring the item up at the next workshop in December. He stated there are very few changes from what is currently going on, but would better reflect the actual process used in the city. PZ Minutes - Page 3 November 11, 1993 CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT ~ dPa¿z ~> . ' s..'. , ' -:~-<'"11J.1,." ,.../' .,' . .. ~ . ":T¢1 Don Bowen, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Brock stated he has had several complaints about dogs barking along Riviera Drive and instructed Mr. LeBaron to look into that problem. Mr. Charles Leverton, 7816 Odell Street, came forward to speak. He stated he owns adjoining property that he acquired several years ago. He stated when he bought the lots, he assumed that the lots were zoned for single family use. Mr. Leverton stated the lots are zoned AG Agriculture. He stated he has a buyer and a builder set up on one of the lots. He stated he will be incorporating some property to the south the make the lots deeper. He stated there are houses surrounding the property on the north, east, and west. Chairman Brock stated a residential use is probably the best for the area. He stated Mr. Leverton should see Mr. Husband to fill out the required paper work and schedule the hearing before the Commission. He stated he does not foresee any major problems. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.