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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1990-05-10 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 10, 1990 - 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 Alternate Member Dir. Economic Dev./ Planning PW/Utilities Secy. P & Z Coordinator Mark Wood James Brock David Barfield Don Bowen Ron Lueck Pat Marin George Angle Bob Miller Glenda Jaynes Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Don Collins . Since Commission Member Collins is absent, Alternate Member George Angle will be voting tonight. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1990 Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Brock and the motion carried 6-0 with Mr. Angle abstaining since he was not present at that meeting. 1 . PS 90-06 Public Hearing for request of Quadrangle Development Company and Century Joint Venture for replat of Lots 18-32, Block 4, Century Oaks and preliminary plat of Century Oaks Addition, 2nd Filing. Chairman Wood opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Walter Elliott with Elliott and Hughes Engineers, came forward to represent Quadrangle Development and Century Joint Venture, which is William E. Pasteur and J. B. Sandlin, in their request. Page 2 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . . Mr. Elliott showed a plat of the property showing the three phases they plan. He stated the lots along Hightower were long deep lots and they are replatting them into smaller lots, but they still would be 9,000 square feet for the R-2 zoning. Mr. Elliott stated the property adjoining this R-2 was previously Multi-Family, but they came in and changed it to R-8 Zero lot line houses. He stated they now have R-2, R-8, and C-1 zoning. He stated the area outlined in blue is to be replatted with a street running along the north side of these lots. Mr. Elliott stated all the lots are 9,000 square feet rather than the long deep lots. He said they are the same size as in Century Oaks. He said the yellow area is single family lots. He said they plan to develop Phase I as quickly as possible, Phase II a while later, and Phase III at some time in the future. Mr. Elliott stated he has addressed the engineer's comments and concur with all items with the exception of #8 regarding a drainage easement which states there should be a concrete flume. He said that most of the time you go with a 5 year storm, but they had gone to the 100 year storm frequency. Mr. Elliott said since they have gone with the extra design, they would ask they be allowed to go with an earthen swell. He said when you use the word should, it means preferable, but if you say shall, it must be. He said in the engineer's letter, it said there should be a concrete flume. Mr. Elliott said he would like for the Commission to approve this plat with the deletion of the concrete flume. . Mr. Barfield said since the street in the first phase would not have an outlet, would he consider making a temporary turn-around on an undeveloped lot. Page 3 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . Mr. Elliott said he had rather not. He stated there are dead end streets allover town. He said there are two lots to the north of a half cui de sac. Chairman Wood asked if the half cui de sac is large enough for a fire truck to turn around. Mr. Elliott said it would be about 270 degrees. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. Elliott about taking off lot 10 so they can turn around. Mr. Elliott said this is a preliminary plat and they would work out something on the final plat. . Chairman Wood stated the Commission thought they had agreed to the concrete channel. Mr. Elliott said after talking with the owners, they feel it would affect 4 lots. He said they would not be able to put up a fence there. Mr. Miller stated that Mr. Elliott is wishing to vary from his initial letter. Chairman Wood called for anyone else wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. There being no one, Chairman Wood called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Dawn Porras, 7328 Century Drive, came forward. She stated she has been in the Metroplex since 1973 and purchased her home in Century Oaks Addition in December, 1989. She said she considers this an investment and feels this would be detrimental to the area. Page 4 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . Ms. Porras asked the Commission to defeat this request. Chairman Wood asked what changes she was speaking of. Ms. Porras said this would lower the square footage of the houses and make the lots smaller. . Chairman Wood said they are requesting to upgrade the area to R-2. He said the lots on Hightower were twice as large as the other lots in Century Oaks. He said they will still be 9,000 square feet with 1,800 square foot homes. Chairman Wood stated the other area is zoned R-8 which is a small zero lot line home on small lots. He said they are increasing the lot size from R-8 size lots to R-2 size lots and 3~ acre tract of C-1 instead of 6 acres. He said this would be bigger and better than what is there. Mr. Miller stated in R-8 zoning, you have 4,000 square foot lots and 1,200 square foot homes. Mr. Barfield said in R-2 they are required to have side and rear entry garages. Michael Orlich, 7325 Century Drive, came forward. He said he needs clarification. He said they are lax in the deed restrictions such as the type roofs they put on. Mr. Miller stated Municipalities do not enforce deed restrictions. He said he should take that up with the developer. . Jerry Morgan, 7346 Century Drive, came forward. He asked if they would be one or two story. Mr. Miller said they are a developer, not a builder. Page 5 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . Chairman Wood said they could build both one and two story houses. Mr. Morgan said he had just moved there, but he does not feel anyone will oppose any improvement, but they do not want to devalue their property. He said he felt they should say they would be a certain size. Ms. Porras asked if the restrictions could be written in. Chairman Wood said if he chooses to build R-8, he could do that without the Commission's consent. . Mark LeMay, 7229 Red Oak, came forward. He said he could have R-3 which has 1,400 square foot houses. He said he would like to keep the same deed restriction of 1,600 square foot houses. Mr. Bowen stated if he meets the subdivision requirements, the Commission cannot turn him down. Mr. Lueck said he would not build small houses on these large lots that he could not sell. Chairman Wood called for anyone else wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PS 90-06 APPROVED Mr. Brock made the motion to approve PS 90-06 subject to the engineer's comments. This motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield and the motion carried 7-0. . Page 6 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . Chairman Wood stated the next two requests would be heard together, but voted on separately. 2. PS 90-12 Request of Amstar Properties for preliminary plat of Lots 6 & 7, Block 1, North Edgley Addition (previously submitted as Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Edison Drive Professional Building Addition). 3. PS 90-13 Request of Amstar Properties for final plat of Lot 6, Block 1, North Edgley Addition (previously submitted as Lot 1, Block 1, Edison Drive Professional Building Addition). . Mr. Barfield stated they are requesting that the street, Deville, not be extended, but there is drainage to the east. He said this could be a staff function, the asphalt needs to be fixed and the street terminated by a curb. Chairman Wood asked about the issue about the 8" water line being extended from Deville. He said they are asking it be waived until final platting of the other lot. PS 90-12 APPROVED Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 90-12 subject to the adequate closing of Deville Street, a staff function and the 8" water line be waived until the final platting of Lot 7. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and the motion carried 7-0. PS 90-13 APPROVED Mr. Brock made the motion to approve PS 90-13 subject to the engineer's comments. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 7-0. . Page 7 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1990 . ADJOURNMENT ~~~ Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission . . The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Chai