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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1989-06-08 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 8, 1989 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, John Schwinger, at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Members John Schwinger Mark Wood David Barfield Don Bowen James Brock David Greene Pat Marin Alt. Member Dir. Economic Dev./ Planning P & Z Coordinator Bob Miller Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Ron Lueck In the absence of Ron Lueck, Alternate Pat Marin will be voting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 11, 1989 Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 7-0. 1. PS 89-2 Consideration to withdraw Short Form Plat of Lot 4, Block 2, Henry Addition. PS 89-2 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the withdrawal of PS 89-2. This motion was seconded by Mr. Greene and the motion carried 7-0. 2. PZ 89-9 Request of B. H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone Tracts 2A & 2A3A, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, & Tracts lA & lAl, A. Hood Survey, Abstract 683, from their present classifications of R-l Single Family, C-2 Commercial, and AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family. This property is located east of Keller-Smithfield Road and north of Green Valley Drive. . ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes June 8, 1989 . David Barfield stated that since he is a relative of one of the owners of this property, he would like to step down and not participate in this decision. Mr. Barfield stepped down and sat in the audience. Chairman Schwinger opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Owen D. Long, part owner of the property came forward. He stated that John Barfield, also part owner, had illness in his family and was unable to attend the meeting. . Mr. Long showed a map of how the property could be layed out. He said they have an area for a school site that is under contract to Birdville ISD. Mr. Long stated the property to be rezoned used to be the old Green Valley Race Tract. He said they had had some interested in purchasing the property if it were zoned R-2. Mr. Long stated they need a product they can market. Chairman Schwinger asked approximately how long had they owned the property. Mr. Long stated it would be approximately 5 years. He said it is the longest time they ever kept property without turning it. Mr. Long said they had previously intended to have retension ponds, but they had run into prior engineering and public works problems. He said this site does not have any amenities except the lakes. He said there are no trees. . Mr. Long said they plan to later come in with some large lots, 14,000 square feet in another area close to this site. He said he feels the ideal lot size now is between 9,000 and 10,000 square feet. . . . ~ Page 3 p & Z Minutes June 8, 1989 Mr. Long stated that North Richland Hills needs nicer and larger homes. He said Oak Hills Addition now has some interest, but it is in the larger homes. Chairman Schwinger asked Mr. Long if the purpose to down zone was to market this property or to develop it yourself. Mr. Long said it was to market it, but they may consider developing it. He said they may develop land to the north and bring it on south. Chairman Schwinger asked in comparison, what is the money difference between the R-l and R-2 development of property; would the builder have to construct a $200,000 + dwelling on the R-l lot to show a profit as compared to a $130,000 house on the 9,000 square foot lot in R-2? He asked if there is a market for the large custom house development in our city today? Mr. Long said they are not sure if a 9,000 square foot lot is what they want. He said the P & Z approved R-2-1800 last time they came in. Mr. Long stated that Fox and Jacobs had been interested in the property, but did not like the R-l lots nor the 1800 square foot requirement. He said he did not know why when they are building 2,500 to 3,000 square foot houses now. Mr. Long said he hoped they would be able to market the 9,000 square foot lots. Chairman Schwinger asked Mr. Long if he would be opposed to a 2,000 square foot minimum house size for this R-2 zoning. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes June 8, 1989 . Mr. Long said he could not speak for Mr. Barfield, but he would not be opposed to it. He said in Oak Hills Addition, they can not market anything but the 2,500 square foot. He said there is no demand for the 1,500 square foot house. Chairman Schwinger asked what physical improvements does he plan such as improved roads, a new city park and other aesthetics for the neighborhood. Mr. Long stated he does not know of any park desired. He said the school wants 8 acres and they have 9~ acres designated for a school site. Mr. Long stated they would build the streets to the city specifications. . Chairman Schwinger called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Mark Wood, 6932 Glendale Drive, no relation to Commission member Mark Wood, came forward. He said there is very little R-l zoning in the city. He said Londonderry Addition is a very nice R-l area. Mr. Wood stated they will ask for R-2 now and then ask for R-3. Mr. Wood said he lives in a Fox and Jacobs house and he would not want Fox and Jacobs any more. He said he did not feel there is a need to down zone to an R-2 for it to be marketable. Mr. Long came forward. He said the property across the street from resident Mark Wood is not in this zoning request. He said that portion stays R-l. He showed Mr. Wood where the boundary lines were. . Chairman Schwinger called for anyone else wishing to speak to please come forward. Page 5 P & Z Minutes June 8, 1989 . . PZ 89-9 APPROVED/STIPULATIONS ADJOURNMENT . Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission There being no one else wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Bowen stated the Commission has seen a variance to this request before. He said the Commission has stated they do not wish to allow anything smaller than 2,000 square feet houses in the northern area of the city. Mr. Greene asked if Mr. Long would consider side entry garages. Mr. Long said Mr. Barfield is not here to state his views, but if that is what it takes, put the stipulations in the motion. He said it does make for more quality homes to have side or rear entry garages. Ms. Marin said they would want side or rear entry garages or front garages if set back 25 feet from the building line. Mr. Greene made the motion to approve PZ 89-9 for R-2 zoning with the stipulation of 2,000 square foot homes with side, rear entry garages or front entry garage if set back 25 feet from the front building line. Mr. Wood seconded the motion and the motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P. M. ission ~