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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1992-07-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS JULY 23, 1992 - 7:30 p.m. CAll TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman David Barfield at 7:40 p.m. OATH OF OFFICE Fred Wilson and Victor Baxter took the oath of office to become members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. ROll CAll PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Members David Barfield Victor Baxter Don Bowen Ron Lueck Fred Wilson Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband James Brock Paul Miller Wayne Moody Director Comm Dev Building Official PZ Coordinator ABSENT: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1992 Approval of the minutes was deferred to the August 13th meeting due to lack of members qualified to vote. 1. PS 92-18 Request of James R. Harris Company for Preliminary Plat of Westridge Addition. This property is located east of Douglas Lane, north of Starnes Road. Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, came forward to speak. He stated that the applicant was seeking re- approval of Phase I and approval of Phases II and III. He requested that the Commission classify Holiday Lane as a C2U collector street. The Commission advised Mr. Long that the North Central Texas COG was studying the Holiday Lane issue, and a decision on the road will be made at the next Council Meeting. Mr. Alan Hamm, 5133 Davis Boulevard, came forward to speak. He stated that Phase I could be approved since Holiday Lane is not affected by it. The Commission discussed street names, lot sizes and depths, and the width of Holiday Lane. The Commission expressed concern over approving a plat based on the future action of the City Council. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PS 92-18 subject to engineering comments, and requested that this preliminary plat be sent to the City Council for their advice. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen, and the motion carried 4-1, with Messrs. Barfield, Bowen, Lueck, and Wilson voting for, and Mr. Baxter voting against. 2. PS 92-19 Request of Sunnybrook Properties for Preliminary Plat of Woodland Park Estates. This property is located north of Starnes Road at the intersection of Holiday Lane. Mr. Doug Long came forward to speak. Mr. Long stated that rear entry garages will be required on these lots so no one will have to back out onto Holiday Lane. He encouraged the Commission to approve this plat in a manner similar to the previous one. Mr. Alan Hamm came forward to speak. He mentioned that a park land swap is under discussion on this plat for lots on the west side. The Commission mentioned their concern that the streets dead-end into the proposed park without some type of access. The Commission noted that the land is not formally a park at this time. The Commission discussed the effect of Holiday Lane on the lots that face the street. Mr. LeBaron stated that no engineering documents have been submitted for this plat, and Staff has not fully reviewed the plat. Mr. Lueck made the motion to table PS 92-19 until the width of Holiday Lane is determined by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PS 92-15 Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Regulations regarding procedures for replatting property. Mr. LeBaron explained the proposed amendment. He stated that the amendment would change the notification requirement to include all property owners within the original subdivision. He stated that the requirement of the developer to secure written approval of two-thirds of the property owners was being deleted. Mr. LeBaron stated that the old petition requirement allowed the property owners surrounding a replat to essentially control the development of someone else's property. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 92-15. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baxter, and the motion carried 5-0. 4. PZ 92-18 Reconsideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding Commercial Parking Lots. Mr. LeBaron stated that this ordinance was sent back by the Council to get a definition of Commercial Parking Lot and to address fencing and screening requirements. Mr. Baxter made the motion to table PZ 92-18 to allow Staff to work on the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 5-0. 5. PZ 92-26 Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding the landscape requirement. Mr. LeBaron explained the amendment. He stated the current ordinance allowed for developers to use the parkway within the street right-of-way to satisfy the ten percent landscape requirement. He stated it was the consensus of the Commission at the previous work session that the landscaped area be contained within the boundaries of the property being developed. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve PZ 92-26. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck, and the motion carried 5-0. 6. PZ 92-27 Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding the ground floor residence requirement. Mr. LeBaron explained that the current ordinance requires the ground floor of the residence to be at least two-thirds of the total floor area. He stated that current housing trends are making it difficult to meet this requirement. Vice-Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PZ 92-27, amending the proposed ordinance to state at least fifty percent of the floor area of a home be on the ground floor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson, and the motion carried 5-0. 7. Discussion of future expansion options of Precinct Line Road. Vice-Chairman Barfield explained that the highway department has pulled funding for the expansion of Precinct Line Road, and it has been submitted to COG for review and placement on the Transportation Improvement Program. He stated it might not be built in the next seven to ten years. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated the City needs to look for a possible coalition with Hurst and Colleyville on what to do about the state of the road. He stated his concern about the safety of the road. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that something needs to be done to improve the road or get the highway department to commit to funding it. He recommended notifying the City Council of this situation so they may take further action. STAFF REPORT None. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~(}~ ~ ~ . 'Jê+-- ~ ~-"V' / / sec!:1ry on - - - &b