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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1991-07-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JULY 25, 1991 - 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 Secretary Members Alt. Member Dir. Community Dev. Building Official P & Z Coordinator James Brock Don Bowen Pat Marin Paul Miller Wayne Moody Barry LeBaron Steve Pence Wanda Calvert ABSENT: David Barfield Ron Lueck Don Collins CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1991 Ms. Marin made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. 1 . PZ 91-16 POSTPONED 6/27/91 Request of Jerry C. Moore to rezone Lots 23, 24, & portions of Lots 25 & 26, Block 1, W.E. Odell Addition, from their present classification of R-3 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. This property is located at the northwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Odell Street. Chairman Brock stated this case was tabled at the June 27th meeting in order for the Commission to study that area. Mr. Bowen stated the Commission has reviewed this case, they talked about it in the sector meeting. He said he has two comments, one-he does not know why they would want to add more commercial C-1 along this corridor. He said there is already a lot along there that is empty. Mr. Bowen also stated that even if this is considered a redevelopment area, he is not a Page 2 P & Z Minutes July 25, 1991 proponent of piece meal development. He said if we are going to look at it, lets look at the entire area. Chairman Brock stated that the residents have stated their concerns about spot zoning and the Commission hates to set that tone. Ms. Marin said if they had a specific use now for the property, the Commission might consider it, but if they approve C-1, it would be leaving it wide open for a lot of things. Mark Hannon, Engineer, came forward to represent the applicant in his request. He said he understands what the Commission's concerns are and the applicant would agree to Local Retail which would satisfy some of the concerns. Chairman Brock said some day this may be a redevelopment area, but right now it would be speculative zoning. Mr. Hannon stated that the owner of the property is present and would like to speak. Mr. Bob Allen, owner of the property, came forward. He stated he purchased this property from his parents in 1954. He said the lots are 60 feet wide and 240 feet deep and he has had it on the market for sale for residential, but no one is going to buy this property and put a modern day home on those lots. Mr. Allen said the property to the south, on the southwest corner, is already zoned retail; the property on the southeast corner is under the Grandfather's Act and there is a business there; the property directly east of it has been purchased by a church and then turned back and is still zoned R-3, and the property below that on Davis is zoned commercial. Mr. Allen said it is Page 3 P & Z Minutes July 25, 1991 such a busy street that it would be perfect for some type of business. Mr. Allen stated he is 64 years old and will retire next year and he does not reside there anymore. He said the only hopes he has to sell that property is for either retail or commercial property. Mr. Allen said the problem he had with his neighbor was about a misunderstanding about an easement. He said the city has a 5 foot easement on his property and a 5 foot easement on the other people's property. Mr. Allen said he had some fruit trees and pecan trees there and he let the whole area grow up for a place for the animals and birds. He said he thinks the neighbors are afraid the city will come in and take 10 feet off their property, but it is not that way. He said there is 5 feet on both sides of the property. Mr. Allen said there was a problem in the city not owning the easement and they came out and cut down some of his fruit trees and pecan trees. Chairman Brock stated there is a lot of commercial already along Davis Boulevard and someday Mr. Allen's property might be retail, but the neighbors do not know what would go in there. He said if you came to the Commission and said he was going to put a doctor's office there, the residents would feel more at ease knowing what would go in there, but just to ask for a blanket C-1, a lot of things could go in there. Mr. Allen said the applicant, Mr. Moore, plans to put something on it in 3 or 4 years. He said you have all this commercial property that they are just sitting on and not doing anything with it, but here is a developer who plans to do something with the property. Page 4 P & Z Minutes July 25, 1991 Chairman Brock said if he had a specific use for it, they would consider, but there is no buffer to the north and the neighbors are concerned. Mr. Allen said the city has an ordinance that requires the business to put up a barrier fence type protection. Mr. Hannon said his client, the applicant, requests this be tabled so they can work with the adjacent property owners to negotiate on some uses that would be satisfactory to them and him and deed restrict the property which would protect them rather than leave it open for anything to happen years from now. Floyd Amos came forward. He said he lives within 200 feet of the property. He said he has his house up for sale. He said he agrees with everything the Commission has said tonight. Mr. Amos said he would like to see a plat of the whole area, he would like to see what the Commission's intensions are for the whole area. He said if they rezone one block at a time, it is going to hurt his house, and he will be in asking for commercial for his property. Mr. Amos said he would like to see the Commission do what they said they would do, get an overall look at the area and plan the area where it will coordinate. He said if they just zone one block, it could end up being a beer joint or a 7-11 store. Mr. Bowen asked Mr. Amos where he lived. Mr. Amos said he lives on the corner of Cross and Cox. Mr. Bowen said the applicant has requested this be tabled to allow him to get with the neighbors to try to Page 5 P & Z Minutes July 25, 1991 work something out that would be agreeable to both parties. PZ 91-16 TABLED Mr. Bowen made the motion to table PZ 91-16. This motion was seconded by Mr. Moody and the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Bowen suggested they look at an office district there. 2. PS 91-15 Discussion of a reV1Slon to the Master Thoroughfare Plan regarding down grading Douglas Lane from a C2U to a R2U (Residential Street). Chairman Brock stated the Commission has spent a lot of time on this and looked at some developments coming into this area. Mr. Bowen stated that based on the comments in the workshop, the Commission has serious doubts about down grading Douglas to a residential street, and with those doubts, maybe they should hold off and leave it as it is. Chairman Brock stated that with the development that is planned for that area, we may need it in the future. 3. STAFF REPORT Mr. LeBaron said he would like to tell everyone where we are in our Comprehensive Plan study. He said they have completed the 4th sector of the city. He said all the sectors north of Loop 820 have been discussed and the next sector meeting will be August 13th and the sector to be discussed will be south of Loop 820. Mr. LeBaron urged the residents in that area to come to the meeting. He said the planner, Dan Boutwell, has done an excellent job and will have a lot of information to present to the people at the meeting. Mr. LeBaron said they hope a lot of people will come out and see the plan for this area and maybe we can get some input Page 6 P & Z Minutes July 25, 1991 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Don Bowen, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission from them. None. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.