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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1992-02-13 Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAHD HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 13, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, David Barfield at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman Secretary Members Dir. Community Dev. Building Official ABSENT David Barfield Don Bowen Ron Lueck Don Collins Pat Marin Paul Miller Wayne Moody Barry LeBaron Steve Pence James Brock CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1992 Ms. Marin made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Ron Lueck and the motion carried 6-0 with Moody abstaining, since he was not present at the January 9th meeting. 1. PZ 92-02 Public hearing for request of Ms. Hazel M. Mantooth to rezone Tracts 12D and 12D1, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266 from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-l-S Single Family Residential. Mr. Barfield opened the public hearing and asked persons in favor of this request to come forward. Ms. Mantooth came forward to speak in favor of this request. She wanted to rezone the property to R- 1-S so that she could sell it to someone wanting to buy their property and have a horse. She stated that she used to have horses on the land. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked for anyone else wanting to speak in favor or against this request to 2 come forward. Their being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Ron Lueck made the motion to approve PZ 92-02 as presented and the motion was seconded by Mr. Wayne Moody. The motion carried 7- o. 2. PZ 92-03 Public hearing for request of Marianne Armstrong & Elizabeth Anne Barber to rezone Tract 8Al, T.K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055 from AG to R-2 Residential. This property is located at 6609 Crane Road. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that since he was involved in this property he would step down on this item and allow Pat Marin to act as the Chairman on this item. Ms. Marin opened the public hearing and asked for persons to come forward to speak in favor of this request. Mr. David Barfield came forward and stated that he was representing the owners of the property. He stated that the property has an existing frame home on it and the owners are interested in enlarging the house. Mr. Barfield stated that the property is zoned AG Agricultural and it is not platted. The owners are requesting that the property be rezoned to R-2 Single Family Residential. Ms. Marin asked if anyone else wanted to come forward to speak in favor or against this request. Their being none, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Mr. Don Bowen to approve PZ 92-03 as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Collins. The motion carried 6-0 with David Barfield abstaining from the vote. 3. PZ 92-01 Public hearing for consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance #1080, Sections 14.2A, 3 16.2A & 17.2A regarding liquid propane gas dispensing stations. Mr. Barfield opened the public hearing and asked staff member Barry LeBaron to explain this agenda item. LeBaron stated that the current zoning regulations do not allow a liquid propane gas refilling station anywhere in the city. LeBaron stated that the state Legislature had mandated public agencies to achieve specified percentages of their vehicles to be powered by alternate fuel by the latter part of this decade. Mr. LeBaron stated that this item was discussed at the January 9, 1992 meeting as a discussion item and that the members had directed the staff to prepare a draft amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow LPG refilling stations. The proposed amendment was prepared to allow this use in the C-2, 1-1 and 1-2 zoning district as a specific use. This would allow the Planning and Zoning commission to review each request on a case by case basis. Mr. Barfield asked if there was anyone else wanting to speak in favor of this request to come forward. Mr. Charles Dooley with Independent Gas Company came forward and expressed considerable interest in seeing this zoning ordinance amendment approved because he wants to establish a LPG refilling station at the Rental Land property on Davis Boulevard. Mr. Dooley explained that the operation has to also meet the requirements of the Texas Railroad Commission in addition to any regulations imposed by the city. Mr. Wayne Moody asked Mr. Dooley to explain the safety differences between above ground and under ground LPG storage tanks. Mr. Dooley stated that underground LPG storage tanks are extremely difficult to inspect for leaks. Mr. Lueck asked about the size of 4 trucks used for transporting LPG to the refilling station. Mr. Dooley stated that these were regular small sized deliver trucks and not the large semi-trucks that transport bulk fuels. Mr. Miller asked about the set-back requirements. Mr. Dooley stated that at the site he was looking at, the tank would be approximately 35 feet back. Mr. Bowen asked about set-backs from residential properties. Mr. Dooley stated that state Railroad Commission regulations stipulate these distances in residential areas. Mr. Barfield asked if anyone else wanted to speak in favor or against this agenda item. There being none, the public hearing was closed and a discussion among the members took place. Mr. Collins asked the staff if a separate ordinance would be drafted for Compressed Natural Gas. Mr. LeBaron stated that the proposed ordinance amendment includes compressed natural gas dispensing stations as a permitted use similar to the liquid propane gas. Mr. Barfield stated that any location where LPG is dispensed would have to comply with state Railroad Commission regulations, the North Richland Hills Fire Code and the Zoning Regulations. Motion was made by Mr. Wayne Moody to approve PZ 92-01 as presented. Motion was seconded by Ms. Pat Marin. Motion carried 7-0. 4. PZ 92-04 Public hearing for request of Alpine Development Company to rezone 19.3 acres from R-8 and I-l to R-3 with portions located in the J. Barlough Survey, Abstract 130 and the L.C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1652. This property is located south of the Sunny Meadows Addition. Mr. Barfield opened the public hearing and requested anyone 5 interested in speaking in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Terry Mitchell with Carter and Burgess Engineers came forward to speak representing Alpine Development Company. Mr. Mitchell stated that the request for the zoning change was to provide for a proposed new single family subdivision currently being planned. Mr. Collins asked Mr. Mitchell if the land owner would be receptive to an R-3 zoning with stipulations regarding a minimum 1550 square footage of the houses. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would agree to such a stipulation. Mr. Barfield asked if the owner would consider requesting a rezoning of the existing R-3 strip of land located to the north and between this tract and the Sunny Meadows Addition so that it would also have similar and contain a minimum 1550 square foot requirement. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would agree to submit a zoning request if this particular request is approved by the City Council. Mr. Barfield asked anyone else wishing to speak in favor or against this request to come forward. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Don Collins made a motion to approve PZ 92-04 with the stipulation that any homes constructed in the property contain at least 1550 square feet. Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Bowen. Motion carried 7-0. 5. PS 92-02 Public hearing to consider revision to the Master Thoroughfare Plan regarding Cannon Drive at Davis Boulevard. Mr. Barfield stated that since the next three items were related, the public hearings would be held concurrently, but would be voted on as individual items. Mr. Barfield opened the public hearing and asked Mr. 6 LeBaron to explain these items. Mr. LeBaron stated that these items were initiated by the developer and asked Mr. Mitchell to come forward to explain these items. Mr. Mitchell explained that the three proposed changes to the Master Thoroughfare Plan were needed to accommodate the proposed residential development being considered for their property. The Cannon Drive re-alignment at Davis Boulevard was being requested because the existing alignment did not have a ninety degree intersection. By moving it north, a better intersection could be achieved. Mr. Barfield asked about squaring up where Cannon Drive intersects Grapevine Highway on the eastern end of Cannon Drive. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Cannon Drive intersection with Grapevine Highway is not being changed because it coincides with the intersection of Cannon Drive in Hurst. Mr. Mitchell explained that the second change to the Thoroughfare Plan was needed to remove Crane Road because it was not needed if Simmons Drive were relocated further to the east. He stated that only one collector street was needed rather than the two shown on the current thoroughfare plan. Mr. Mitchell then discussed the need to relocate the proposed Simmons Drive from its current location on the Master Thoroughfare Plan to a point approximately 1,000 feet to the east. The purpose of this relocation is to prevent having to construct a major collector street through the middle of Walker Branch Creek. Mr. Barfield asked anyone else wishing to speak in favor or against any of the three items being considered to come forward. 8. 7 There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen wanted clarification regarding the extension of Cannon Drive across Davis Boulevard to connect with Smithfield Road. Mr. Barfield stated that this item did not include the extension of Cannon Drive across Davis Blvd, but if the members wanted to consider the small extension at a future meeting an additional public hearing would be required. Mr. Willard Baker representing Alpine Development Company came forward to speak to clarify the alignment questions at Cannon Drive and Davis Boulevard. Motion was made by Mr. Don Bowen to approve PS 92-02 as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Wayne Moody. Motion carried by a vote of 6-1 with Mr. Don Collins voting against. 6. PS 92-03 Public hearing to consider revision to the Master Thoroughfare Plan regarding Crane Road. Motion was made by Mr. Ron Lueck to approve PS 92-03 as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Bowen. Motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 7. Public hearing to consider revision to the Master Thoroughfare Plan regarding Simmons Drive. PS 92-04 Motion was made by Mr. Don Bowen to approve PS 92-04 as presented. Motion was seconded by Ms. Pat Marin. Motion carried by a vote of 7-0. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron stated that the City Council had approved a new Electric Code. In the near future, the staff will be presenting new amendments to the Fire Code, Mechanical Code, Uniform Building Code and the Plumbing Code. Mr. LeBaron also stated that the draft 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 8 comprehensive plan update will be available at the March 12th. meeting. Mr. Barfield asked the staff to explore regulations pertaining to frame homes and asked that this be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next Planning and Zoning Commission workshop. None There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. ~~ VICE CHAIRMAN DAVID BARFIELD SECRETARY DON BOWEN