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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1991-02-28 Minutes · MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 28, 1991 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mark Wood at 7:30 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Members Alt. Member Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Dir. Community Dev. Building Official P & Z Coordinator Mark Wood James Brock David Barfield Don Bowen Ron Lueck Don Collins Pat Marin Paul Miller Tonnny Brown Lyle Welch Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Wanda Calvert · CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1991 Mr. Brock made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield and the motion carried 7-0. Chairman Wood stated that since he has a conflict of interest in the first two cases, he would step down and Vice Chairman Brock would take over. Alternate Member Paul Miller will be voting in the place of Chairman Wood. Chairman Wood stepped down and took a seat in the audience. Vice Chairman Brock stated since these two requests are related, the Commission will hear them together but vote on them separately. 1 . PZ 91-02 Public Hearing for request of Alamo Custom Builders to rezone 23 lots in Glenview Park Addition from their present classification of R-6-T Townhouse District to R-3 Single Family. This property is located on the south side of Glenview Drive. · Page 2 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · 2. PS 91-02 Public Hearing for request of Alamo Custom Builders for Replat of Lots 3R-16R, Block 1, and Lots lR-4R & 6R-I0R, Block 2, Glenview Park Addition. This property is located on the south side of Glenview Drive, west of Rufe Snow Drive. Vice Chairman Brock opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. · David Pokluda owner of Alamo Custom Builders, Inc. came forward. He stated he wants to purchase 46 duplex lots in Glenview Park Addition and rezone and replat into 23 single family lots. Mr. Pokluda said he had received a letter from the city engineer regarding the replatting. He said he has no problem with the first 9 items, but requests items 10 thru 13 be waived since it is an existing subdivision. He said he believes there was another letter submitted today with some other requirements he had not seen. Forrest Grubb, 6505 Towne Park Drive, came forward. He said he was one of the first to build in this subdivision. Mr. Grubb asked what items 10 thru 13 were. Vice Chairman Brock stated they were: #10-street light layout (lights are already in); #ll-requested a drainage study; and 12 & 13-water and sewer plan sheets. Mr. LeBaron stated this property was developed as duplex lots and when the water and sewer were put in, there were two water and two sewer taps for each lot, and staff feels we need to know which tap will be used when changed to single family zoning. · Mr. Grubb asked if there were any other problems. ~ 1 Page 3 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Vice Chairman Brock said another letter was issued this evening that dealt with 7 items and he has agreed to most of them, but the drainage map and water and sewer layout sheets with a flume and the last one was pertaining to some curbs that were knocked out. · Mr. Grubb said he knew some curbs were knocked out for the duplexes, but he has no problem with that, in fact, he said he does not feel any of those are problems. Mr. Grubb said he had tried to buy this property for 3 years and he is glad someone is going to buy it and develop it. He said he had kept the trash cleaned up on the property. Mr. Grubb said he does recommend a brick type fence across the front. He said there are some brick there for a brick and wrought iron fence, but the duplex developer went bankrupt. He said the fence is set back because he had to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow them to have a fence set there. Vice Chairman Brock called for anyone else wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. There being no one, the Vice Chairman called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one, Vice Chairman Brock closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. Pokluda about the fence. · Mr. Pokluda said they plan to build a model home there on Glenview and will put up a fence to protect their model home. He said he had rather not put the fence all the way across the lots because he wants the model in view. Mr. Pokluda said he will put up a fence probably of the same decor or better. ~ ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 . Mr. Barfield said it is the intent of this Commission to require some sort of a masonry type fence on major collector streets to screen them from traffic. He said the Commission is working toward an ordinance to require this. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. Pokluda if he would be agreeable to build this screening fence as he builds the houses. Vice Chairman Brock said he would only have two lots on Glenview, he doesn't own the lots on each side. Mr. Pokluda stated there is already a fence on the east and west sides and he would probably try to match what is there. . Mr. Barfield asked about item #5 which requires a concrete flume for the 100 year flood. Mr. Pokluda said he would rather not have to put that in. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. Pokluda if he would locate water and sewer taps as he builds and work with the city on the little house cleaning items. Mr. Pokluda said he would. Vice Chairman Brock said he was glad to see someone come in and take the property and do something with it, especially like Alamo Homes. Mr. Bowen said that R-3 zoning is usually used as a buffer between commercial and residential, but he thinks this is the best use for the property and the utilities are already in. . ~ ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 . PZ 91-02 APPROVED Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PZ 91-02 with the stipulation that a masonry fence be constructed as houses are built on lot 1R & lOR, one that is comfortable with the one that is already there. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 7-0. Mr. Collins made a motion to approve PS 91-02 subject to the engineer's comments. This motion died for lack of a second. PS 91-02 APPROVED Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 91-02 with the following stipulations: the developer not be required to do a drainage study since a drainage study was done at the time the property was developed; that the flume requirement be waived at this point; the curbs be replaced as lots are built upon; that the ingress-egress easement between Lots 1R & 2R and lOR & 9R be added to the plat, and the other housekeeping requirements on the engineer's letters be adhered to. . Vice Chairman Brock asked if that was waiving items 10 thru 13 of the original letter. Mr. Barfield said he believes that has to do with the drainage. Vice Chairman Brock said it was street lights, drainage, sanitary and water. Mr. Barfield said he thinks they need to locate the water taps on the plat at the time the houses are built, when the building permit is applied for. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 7-0. . Chairman Wood came back to the Chair. ~ ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 . Mr. Grubb came forward. He stated that some of the fence there had been put up illegally. He said the brick pilasters are there, but were filled in with white wood and he does not want wood. Chairman Wood said right now we do not have a fence ordinance. Mr. Grubb said it was approved for wrought iron to be in there. Chairman Wood said they would have to pull the minutes and see what was stated. He said Mr. Pokluda said he intends to duplicate or improve on what is already there. Mr. Grubb said he hoped what he put up would be brick or wrought iron. . 3. PS 90-39 Consideration of Implementation of Neighborhood Improvement Plan adjacent to Bedford-Euless Road. Chairman Wood stated this is not a Public Hearing but a modified work session. He said most of the people here were present at the previous meeting in December. Chairman Wood said the Commission and staff have taken numerous comments the neighbors have submitted, had several work sessions and now ready to get back with the neighbors again. . Chairman Wood stated that over the years comments have been made regarding access problems and concerns about this area. He said for several months, the city has been looking at improvements to Bedford Euless Road and thought this would be a good time to see if there were some changes which needed to be made. Chairman Wood stated that at the previous meeting, there was a majority of the people present who were interested in making some kind of changes. ~ ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 . Chairman Wood said he wanted to stress that we are not looking to make any changes, but if it appears to be something the majority wants, that is what we will do, but if the people do not want it, we don't have to do anything. Chairman Wood said if we do want to make any changes, they should be done at the same time as improvements to Bedford Euless Road is done. . Mr. LeBaron said on December 11, 1990 we had a meeting which most of you attended; we had one plan, took your comments, had two workshops and have come up with a plan that we sent each of you a copy. He said because of the scale of the map, he could not show exactly what we planned to do. Mr. LeBaron said we would close a street and make the pavement approximately 48 feet wide and make it a square cuI de sac. He said the engineers say the cost for one cul de sac could cost $10,000 to $12,000 each and there are 9 cuI de sacs which would be approximately $100,000 to do the plan. Mr. LeBaron said some have asked what we can put down where the street ends. He said this would be an additional cost. He said we could run a masonry wall from one end to the other except for the entrances, which would run $50 to $70 per running foot, approximately $140,000. Mr. LeBaron said we don't have to do anything, its up to you. Chairman Wood read comments from neighbors and the Fire and Police Departments: . Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ibsen, 5000 Nevada Trail-Leave Wyoming open to Grapevine Highway and blocked off on the south; a signal light will be needed at Strummer and Bedford Euless Road. Consider blocking off the streets in a temporary manner to allow for a trial run before building the actual cuI de sacs. ~ ~ ~ ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Jo Ann Younger Thompson-Opposed to blockage, does not allow enough access in case of emergency or safety reasons. Request open up Ash at Bedford Euless Road, concerned about drainage. Mrs. Martin, 4913 Eldorado-unable to attend, talked to 12 neighbors, they all want to leave area streets as they are. Dorothy Luce, Eldorado, wants to know where we are getting the money to pay for this. Jim Smith, Colorado, Needs to be other entrances opening out to Bedford Euless Road; would be too much traffic on Colorado. · Janet Monroe Prescott, 4813 Colorado, Wants cul de sac on Colorado at Bedford Euless Road and opened on Grapevine Highway. Jewell Higginbotham, corner of Jerrie Jo and Strummer-Concerned with the added traffic on Strummer, many accidents because of the entrance to Bennigans on Bedford Euless; if entrance to Bedford Euless Road were placed further up Bedford Euless Road would help in the congestion at Strummer and Bedford Euless Road. Chief of Police J. L. McGlasson and 4 division commanders were opposed to this plan. They submitted an alternate plan with 2 closures on Grapevine Highway and 4 closures on Bedford Euless Road. · Fire Chief Stan Gertz is also opposed to this plan because of the restricted traffic flow and the inability to get in and out of the area for emergencies. He also stated that if this plan was used, there would have to be more fire hydrants put in. ~ ~ ~ ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Chairman Wood asked for a show of hands of the ones present who wish to leave the area as is. The majority present wanted it left as is. Dan Echols, 5016 Nevada Trail, came forward. He stated what is needed is turn lanes on both Bedford Euless Road and Grapevine Highway. He said Bedford Euless should be a 6 lane, but did not feel the city would do that. Mr. Echols stated for convenience, safety, and ascetics, there would have to be a signal at Colorado. Chairman Wood asked Mr. Echols what he thought of having 5 openings on Grapevine Highway and 3 openings on Bedford Euless Road. · Mr. Echols stated they need a turn lane on both roads. Alfred Stanford, 5101 Pearl Drive, came forward. He said they would need a stop light at Strummer and Jerrie Jo. He said he agrees with Mr. Echols, there needs to be a turn lane on Bedford Euless Road and Grapevine Highway. Abdul R. Saud, 7909 Lazy Lane, came forward. He agrees with the police diagram. He said Ash needs to be closed on Grapevine and open on Bedford Euless Road. He suggested they have every other street open. Jerry Meyer, 4816 Wyoming Trail, came forward. He requested they leave Wyoming Trail open at Highway 26 and closed on Bedford Euless Road. · Jim Riscky, business at 8100 Grapevine Highway, came forward. He said they need a turn lane and also they need a red light at Wyoming Trail and Highway 26. ~ ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Joe Skinner, 4912 Wyoming Trail, came forward. He requested they close Wyoming Trail on Bedford Euless Road and open it on Grapevine Highway. Mr. Bowen stated that Captain Shiflet with the Police Department showed it closed on the south and opened on the north. Doug Randolph, 5017 Strummer, came forward. He thanked North Richland Hills and 911 for saving his life twice. He had a heart attack. Mr. Randolph said there are no street lights on Strummer; the poles are there, but no light, very dark. He was in favor of just leaving the streets alone. · Christine Parker, 4905 Colorado Blvd., came forward. She said to close every other one or close all on Bedford Euless Road. She suggested putting in speed bumps. Mr. Barfield said if cars are torn up with speed bumps, they would sue the city. Ms. Parker said to make every other one open with her's (Colorado) closed. Janet Prescott, 4813 Colorado, came forward. She suggested having every other one open, but she does not want Colorado open on Bedford Euless Road; close on Bedford Euless Road and open it on Grapevine Highway. Bill Prescott, 4813 Colorado, came forward. He said a turn lane or light at Strummer would not help, there is not enough distance. Michael A. Azot, 5008 Eldorado, came forward. He is in favor of doing nothing. · Page 11 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Pat Wolverton came forward. She owns property on the corners of Wyoming and Bedford Euless and Colorado and Bedford Euless. Ms. Wolverton said she is concerned about the curve on Bedford Euless Road at Colorado. Mr. Bowen said he hopes when they rebuild Bedford Euless Road, they will take that curve out. A lady came forward representing Jo Ann Younger and Mildred Green. She stated the plan is not good. She suggested going with every other one and leave Ash open on Bedford Euless Road. She is concerned with the types of barricades because of flooding since there is a bad drainage problem. · A man came forward. He was concerned about drainage. He said he has water up to his front door every time it rains. He said the city needs to cure the problems we already have. Mrs. Hansard, 4805 Colorado, came forward. She does not want Colorado closed at Bedford Euless Road. Earl Zelt, Colorado Drive, came forward. He said police and fire will not be as good; there are no benefits with this plan; agrees with Mr. Echols; against doing anything except to better improve the major arteries. Rex Williams, has business at 5104 Eldorado, came forward. He wanted to know what would be done with the portion left to Highway 26. Chairman Wood said it probably would be abandoned and given to the property owners on each side. · Page 12 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Mr. Williams said there needs to be a left turn lane on Highway 26. He agrees there needs to be a trial with barricades. He said any help is appreciated. Mike Bonca came forward. He said there is too much traffic on Ash. He wants to protect his children. He said to cut off the traffic and keep the crime down. He said he votes for this plan. Stuart Pearson came forward. He agrees to a trial plan. Mr. Moreland, 4804 Eldorado, came forward. He said something has to be done and he agrees with Mr. Echol's suggestion. · Chairman Wood stated these views are very important to the Mayor and City Council and P & Z. He said they will study these issues. Mr. Bowen stated that Eldorado and Strummer will have to stay open because of their length because of emergencies. 4. DISCUSSION ITEM Discussion of requirements for Accessory Buildings. Chairman Wood stated that P & Z has been studying portable buildings and temporary buildings built and placed in various areas of the yard, areas that do not meet the ordinance. He said the ordinance currently states they have to be within the building envelope and not back against the back property line or the side property line. He said most of them are against the ordinance. Chairman Wood said a public hearing will be held on March 14, 1991 to consider this. · Page 13 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1991 · Mr. LeBaron said we are proposing to change the ordinance to read if the building is less than 200 square feet, it could be 3 feet from the rear and side property lines with no concrete slab; if over 200 square feet it must meet the permanent structure requirement of being within the set back requirements of the building envelope. 5. DISCUSSION ITEM Discussion of requirements for satellite disc receivers. · Chairman Wood stated the Commission has had several discussions regarding satellite receivers. He said there has been several requests come before the Zoning Board of Adjustment where people are wanting to put their receiver on the roof, on the side, or higher than allowed. Chairman Wood said we have violations allover the city because they do not get permits and find out what our ordinance requires. He said currently, they can be no higher than 10 feet, must be screened and be located in the back yard. Chairman Wood said they probably need to make a few changes in the ordinance. Mr. Lueck thanked Mr. LeBaron for the survey he made of other cities. He said we can see that NRH is the most restrictive. Chairman Wood said he would suggest that any changes we make, to keep the language as general and simple as possible, not leaving anything to interpretation. He said rather than saying they should be 12 or 15 feet, just say they are not to be visible from the street, which would mean it would be allowed on roofs, but not if you could see it over the eaves of the house. · Page 14 P & Z Minutes Febru~ry 28, 1991 . ADJOURNMENT . ~~ Mr. Barfield said you should say, not visible from the street without screening. He said someone could say he could put it on the front of the house with screening. Chairman Wood said we do not want receivers on the front of the roof of the house because of ascetics. Mr. Lueck said there is new technology, some are less than one meter. Chairman Wood said the Commission will consider this new ordinance at our next meeting, March 14, 1991. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ~ Chairma Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission .