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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1992-08-27 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS AUGUST 27, 1992 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brock at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Members James Brock David Barfield Victor Baxter Paul Miller Wayne Moody Fred Wilson Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Clayton Husband Don Bowen Ron Lueck Dir Comm Dev Building Official PZ Coordinator ABSENT: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1992 Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller, and the motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Moody abstaining due to absence at the previous meeting. 1. PZ 92-18 Reconsideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding Commercial Parking Lots Chairman Brock stated that this is an ordinance that the Commission has spent a lot of time working on, and that some of the wording may still need to be changed. Mr. Moody made the motion to table PZ 92-18 to give Staff time to look at the comments made in the pre-session and incorporate them into the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller, and the motion carried 6-0. 2. PZ 92-29 Public Hearing to consider the request of Gary Bolander to rezone Lot 1, Block F, Richland Oaks, Fourth Filing, from its present zoning classification of C-1 Commercial to C-2 Commercial. This property is located at the southwest comer of Grapevine Highway and Strummer Drive. Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and asked for those in favor of the request to come forward and speak. There being none, Chairman Brock asked for those in opposition to the request to come forward and speak. Mr. Alfred Stanford, 5101 Pearl Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his house is about a block away from the property. He asked if the widening of Strummer would have an effect on that property. Chairman Brock stated that it could. He stated there is nothing concrete on PZ Minutes - 27 Aug 92 Page 2 Strummer yet, but the Commission did consider that earlier. He stated the Council is meeting next week to discuss Strummer Drive. Mr. Stanford stated that the kennel would be a noisy place, indoors or out. Mr. Stanford asked if it would house quite a few dogs. Chairman Brock stated he has not seen a plan, but the facility in Grand Prairie housed about 100 dogs. Mr. Stanford stated that the chiropractic clinic that was there before was very accepted because of no noise. He stated where there are a lot of animals, it would make a big difference. Mr. Husband stated in speaking with the owner, the facility on Strummer could house about 40 dogs maximum. Mr. Denny Kramer, 8213 Jerri Jo, came forward to speak. He stated he has lived in the area for over 14 years. He stated that over the years, the peaceful and tranquil nature of the area has diminished. Mr. Kramer stated they have learned to adapt to the changes in the area. He stated the addition of a dog obedience school is too much. He asked the Commission to reconsider the request and deny Mr. Bolander's request. Ms. Jewell Higginbotham, 8217 Jerrie Jo, came forward to speak. She stated she opposes the request because of the noise. Ms. Nancy McIntire, 5113 Pearl, came forward to speak. She stated she opposes the request. She stated that an indoor kennel is cruel to animals. Ms. McIntire stated she sent a letter to the Mayor and Council on July 22nd stating her objections to anything concerning Strummer Drive. She stated that she has not heard from any of them. Ms. McIntire presented a letter to the Commission and asked that it be forwarded to the Mayor. She stated her neighbors, the Frakes, could not attend but are opposed to the request. Mr. Kenneth Cole, 5104 Pearl, came forward to speak. He recommended waiting on the zoning change until the future of Strummer Drive is determined. He stated the change could possibly make the property more valuable. He stated his opposition to a dog kennel in his neighborhood. Mr. Luther Parvin, 5121 Pearl Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his opposition to the request. Chairman Brock asked for anyone else wishing to speak to come forward. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Barfield stated that since Mr. Bolander is not here to represent either pro or con on this issue, it might be best to table this item until Mr. Bolander could be here and the Commission could hear the Council's comments on Strummer Drive. He made the motion to table PZ 92-29 until such time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moody, and the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Barfield stated it would be nice for those people attending tonight to receive PZ Minutes - 27 Aug 92 Page 3 STAFF REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Secretary Don Bowen Planning and Zoning Commission notice of when this case will come back before the Commission and Council. Mr. LeBaron stated the Comprehensive Land Use Plan should be delivered next Tuesday or Wednesday. Mr. Jerry McIntire asked when the Council workshop on Strummer Drive would be held. Chairman Brock stated he was not sure, but to call the City Secretary's office to get more details. Mr. Alfred Stanford asked Mr. Husband to send them all notices when the Herman Smith property is replatted. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.