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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1992-03-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MARCH 26, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman Members David Barfield Don Bowen Pat Marin Paul Miller Wayne Moody Steve Pence Barry LeBaron James Brock Don Collins Ron Leuck Building Official Dir. Corom. Dev. ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1992 Ms. Pat Marin made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Paul Miller, and the motion carried 5-0. 1. PZ 92-09 Public Hearing to consider request of H. Grady Payne, Company to rezone 14.6 acres in the Mahala Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, from LR Local Retail and R-8 Zero Lot Line Residential to R-3 Single Family Residential. Vice-Chairman Barfield pointed out that R-3 residential was changed to a transitional zone several years ago. The R-3 zone can only be used as a transition zone between residential and commercial zoning. The public hearing was opened by Vice-Chairman Barfield who asked that anyone wishing to speak in favor of the proposed request to come forward. Grady Payne, 5025 Skylark Circle, came forward to speak in favor of the request. Mr. Payne wanted to upgrade the zoning of the land in Page 2 P&Z Minutes March 26, 1992 order to get larger lots. He stated that he would accept 1550 square foot homes as a minimum area. Mr. Payne felt that this size would fit the transitional zoning requirements. He presented a letter and a list of names from homeowners who were unable to attend, but were in favor of the zoning change. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that a new ordinance requiring masonry walls along collector streets was recently adopted, and asked if Mr. Payne was aware of this. Vice- Chairman Barfield stated he would like to see a fairly closed subdivision with possibly only one entrance and cul-de-sac streets, all for security reasons. Mr. Payne stated that if engineering allowed such a layout, he would be in favor of such design. Forrest Grubb, 6505 Towne Park, came forward and spoke in favor of the request. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the request. Dennis Pruitt, 3828 Diamond Loch E., came forward to speak in opposition to the request. He stated that his concerns about the proposed change were not only property values, but the environment that his home would remain in. Mr. Pruitt believes that rezoning the area to R-3 would be too small of a home. He would like to see the area zoned at least R-2. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak regarding this issue. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked if there was any discussion on this matter. Ms. Marin asked that with the present zoning, what size home Page 3 P&Z Minutes March 26, 1992 could be built on it today. Mr. LeBaron stated that R-8 Zero Lot Line regulations would allow a minimum 1200 square foot home, and that R-3 allows a 1400 square foot minimum. Mr. Bowen mentioned that Mr. Payne is agreeable to the 1550 square foot minimum and mentioned that the 1550 square foot number came from the pre-meeting of the Commission. Mr. Bowen stated that 1550 square feet would be a good minimum. Mr. Miller agreed. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that he was sort-of against R-3 zoning except in transitional zones. The more he looked at things, the more he was convinced that the area under question was a transitional zone. He stated that he came into the meeting with his mind set against the change, but through looking at the configuration he noticed that the area was no more that two streets wide, there was local retail to the north, an R-4- SD zone to the east, and undeveloped land to the south. It was Vice-Chairman Barfield's opinion that this area met the requirements of a transitional zone, and would be valid under the present ordinance. Mr. Miller asked if it were possible that there could be an entrance off of Glenview into this subdivision. Mr. Payne stated that there was a possibility of getting a street on the east to top out on Glenview, and that one of his plans showed such an option. Mr. Payne also stated that he had no problem with breaking the wall and putting in an entrance to Glenview. Mr. Miller stated that he believed it would be a traffic problem to have an entrance on Glenview. Mr. Miller said that the way it is currently drawn is the best way. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated he would like to see the approval of Page 4 P&Z Minutes March 26, 1992 an ordinance that would require a masonry wall along Glenview, streets that run in a north-south direction, streets that ended in a cul-de-sac at both ends, that the only entrance come off of Dawn, and that the minimum dwelling size be 1550 square feet. Mr. Bowen stated that he agreed with Vice-Chairman Barfield. Mr. Bowen also stated that this type of home is directed towards older couples looking for smaller homes, and only one entrance would give them security. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that master plan studies looked at the area from this one over to Highway 26, and have designated this area as a redevelopment zone. He stated that it was important to be flexible on the ordinance to encourage new development and growth and new activities to come into these areas to clean up decaying areas. He stated that this area might be a good example of that. Mr. Pruitt came forward and asked if the property were sold at a later time and not developed now if the zoning would still apply in the future. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that the restrictions would go with the property. Vice- Chairman Barfield allowed the question to be asked even though the public hearing had been closed. Ms. Marin asked Mr. Pruitt if raising the minimum requirement to 1550 square feet would make a difference to him. Mr. Pruitt stated anything above 1200 square feet is what he was looking for. Mr. Moody made the motion to approve PZ 92-09 with the restrictions enumerated by Vice- Chairman Barfield. Mr. Collins expressed concern over all the Page 5 P&Z Minutes March 26, 1992 restrictions being placed on a zoning case. Mr. LeBaron stated that many of the restrictions are design restrictions that should normally be left to the platting stage. Mr. Moody amended the motion to approve PZ 92-09 with the minimum requirement of 1550 square feet, and including other applicable R-3 zoning requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. The motion carried 5-0. 2. PZ 92-08 Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding side yard requirements for permanent type accessory buildings in the R-1, R- 1-S, and R-2 zoning district. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked Mr. LeBaron to explain this amendment. Mr. LeBaron explained that the present regulations for side yards were 10 feet and 6 feet, designed to accommodate rear entry garages. He stated that he did not anticipate detached garage requests. Mr. LeBaron explained that the 10 foot requirement also applies to a detached garage, but that this requirement pushes the garage into the back yard. He stated a Zoning Board of Adjustment case triggered looking into the modification to R-1, R-1-S, and R-2 zoning district side yard requirements for detached garages to change them to 6 feet from the property line. The proposed ordinance would change the side yard requirements for a permanent detached garage. Mr. LeBaron also stated he felt the need to limit the amount of enclosure on attaching the garage to the house. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked those who wished to speak in favor of the amendment to please come forward. David Baxter came forward to speak Page 6 P&Z Minutes March 26, 1992 3 . STAFF REPORT 4 . CITI ZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT ~¿f!~2 SECRETARY DON BOWEN in favor of the amendment. He stated that the functionability of the garage is limited under present regulations. Vice-Chairman Barfield asked anyone interested in speaking in opposition to the proposed amendment to come forward. There being none, Vice-Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 92-08 as presented. Ms. Marin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commission that notification of the public on the Comprehensive Plan is being done via the water bills. He stated that the public hearing was scheduled for April 9, 1992. Mr. LeBaron stated that the Plan is available for inspection in the Community Development department or at the Library. None. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. ~~ VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID BARFIELD