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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1988-02-25 Minutes · MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1988 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Tucker, at 7:35 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Members Alt. Member Dir. Economic Dev. Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator George Tucker John Schwinger Don Bowen David Barfield Ron Lueck Manny Tricoli C. A. Sanford Richard Royston Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Mark Wood Carole Flippo CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1988 Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tricoli and the motion carried 5-0 with Mr. Lueck abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. · 1. PS 87-43 Request of Northeast Construction Company for replat of Fair Oaks Estates, 2nd Filing. PS 87-43 APPROVED Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 87-43. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 6-0. 2. PS 88-1 Consideration of revisions to the Thoroughfare Plan. Chairman Tucker stated the Commission heard from everyone last month, then had a work session. He said unless someone had something new to say, the Commission is ready to make a recommendation. · Chairman Tucker called for anyone who had anything new to state to please come forward. Page 2 p & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 · Katheryne Robinson, 6463 Chilton Drive, came forward. She stated she has a petition to submit with approximately 350 names to submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Ms. Robinson said she would urge the Commission to listen to a gentleman tonight who lives on Amundson Road. Ms. Robinson gave the petition to Chairman Tucker. · Chairman Tucker read the petition: "We the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills, hereby petition the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to rezone the streets in the Thoroughfare Plan that has a direct effect on the citizens rights to enjoyment and protection of their children in our community. These streets are: MAIN STREET from Davis Blvd. to Crane Road to two lanes; SIMMONS from Martin Road to Amundson Road, two lanes; CRANE ROAD from Amundson Road to Martin Road, two lanes; AMUNDSON ROAD no larger than a four lane road and WATAUGA ROAD to be moved to the north to Cardinal Lane and to be renamed. And residents on Amundson are opposed to having their property condemned and do not want to be assessed for it either." Charles Scoma, Cardinal Lane, came forward. He said the purpose for the petition was to show the interest level. He said there were 350-400 names on the petition. · Frank Madden, 8620 Amundson, came forward. He said the north side of Amundson Road is all railroad and could not get any easement. He said the easement for the widening would have to come from the property owners on the south side. He said there were several houses and trees next to the road that would be affected. Page 3 p & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 · Chairman Tucker said he felt it is time for the Commission to make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Barfield stated that the Commission has considered all routes for Watauga Road and there are pros and cons for both the northern route and the southern route. He said there would be 5 to 7 entrances with people backing out onto a major thoroughfare. Mr. Barfield said the route that would make the most sense would be straight through. He said it would miss Mr. Scoma's house and Mr. Delp's house. He said it would be the most logical route. He said 10 years from now you would ask yourself why the road was swung to the north or to the south. He said there would be mostly Commercial on it. · WATAUGA ROAD Mr. Barfield made the motion to choose the route that would go through the center if it can be obtained by the city and if not, he would recommend the southern route. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. · Mr. Schwinger said he would like to read a statement: "I firmly endorse the northern alignment for the new proposed Watauga Road extension because of reasons expressed by the Sunny Meadows and Sunnybrook residents. This is that once in a lifetime when the engineers can meet the needs of the people rather than calling on the people to adjust to the engineers' existing road requirements. Some city folks say that because of this northern alignment with its dips and curves and possible street traffic lights that a car will not be able exceed 35 miles an hour. Is this so objectionable? Also, further commercial growth on either side of this road would be curtailed if it goes to the north because of the existing homes. Is this so Page 4 P & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 · objectionable? There would be no bottleneck at Amundson and Cardinal Lane by choosing the northern route since the intersection is already in place. The bottom line of this case is not the best use for the land, but it's our responsibility to protect the quality of life for people already in place. In my six years on this Commission, I have never championed a cause by expressing my personal· convictions but rather chose to play the par limen tar ian, judging each case on its merits according to the cities' established zoning rules and platting regulations. This is the exception, I have a choice to make." · Mr. Bowen stated this is a very difficult decision to make. He said he understands your reasons for wanting the northern route, but he said he could not endorse such a nightmare. He said the school is only one half block away. Mr. Bowen stated the southern route would not necessarily be tied to the back lots of Pearl Street, it just says somewhere south of Cardinal Lane. Mr. Tricoli stated he can not back the southern route. He said the center route is most feasible, but if they cannot go through the center, he is for the northern route. Mr. Lueck said he felt the best choice would be through the center, but if he has to have another choice, he must go with the southern route because of the traffic with the school. He said he feels from a safety standpoint, the northern route is not feasible. · The motion was 3-3 with Bowen, Barfield, and Lueck voting for the southern route and Schwinger, Tricoli, and Tucker voting against the southern route. Page 5 p & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 . Mr. Royston stated that parlimentary procedure allows for a second motion. Mr. Schwinger said he would make a motion to endorse the northern route. Mr. Tricoli asked Mr. Schwinger if he would amend his motion to prefer the center route. Mr. Schwinger said he would amend his motion. Mr. Tricoli seconded the motion and the vote was 3-3 with Schwinger, Tricoli, and Tucker voting for the northern route and Barfield, Bowen, and Lueck against the northern route. . Mr. Scoma came forward. He said he wanted to express his displeasure in what has taken place. He said he felt they made their decision on superficial judgement. He said as for as the curb cuts or access, when you drive on Watauga Road to Rufe Snow, he counted 8 curb cuts in a very short distance and there are 75 to 80 homes that face Watauga Road. Mr. Scoma said we are all concerned about the school zone, but the school is already there and children who live south will have to cross that road at some point. He said he felt the Commission is making decisions on superficial judgements. MAIN STREET Mr. Bowen made the motion for Main Street to be down graded to a C2 east of Amundson and the rest stay C4. This motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield and the motion carried 6-0. SIMMONS DRIVE Mr. Barfield made the motion to down grade Simmons Drive to a C2U. . Mr. Royston requested the Commission establish limits for the down grading on Simmons. Page 6 p & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 · Mr. Barfield revised his motion that Simmons should be downgraded to C-2 from Main Street to the final alignment of Watauga Road. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 6-0. MARTIN DRIVE Mr. Bowen made the motion that the designation of Martin Drive not be changed. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. Mr. Barfield asked if the first 60 feet or so from Precinct Line Road would be wider. Mr. Royston stated that from Crane Road to Precinct Line would be 41 feet of pavement and would have a left turn access. The motion carried 6-0. · DOUGLAS LANE Mr. Schwinger made the motion that Douglas Lane remain a C2U. This motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield. Mr. Bowen said the preliminary plat of Apple Valley closed it. Mr. Royston said it would be from Moss Lane. Chairman Tucker said this is just housekeeping. Mr. Schwinger amended his motion, that Douglas Lane would remain a C2U to Moss Lane. This amended motion was seconded by Mr. Barfield and the motion carried 6-0. MEADOWVIEW TERRACE Mr. Royston stated they need to remove Meadowview Terrace from the Thoroughfare Plan and replace it with Crosstimbers. · Mr. Bowen made the motion to remove Meadowview Terrace from the Thoroughfare Plan and replace it with Crosstimbers Drive. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and the motion carried 6-0. Page 7 P & Z Minutes February 25, 1988 · CONTINENTAL TRAIL Mr. Royston said the Commission approved a plat tonight that terminated Continental Trail. Mr. Barfield made the motion to remove Continental Trail from the Thoroughfare Plan. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck and the motion carried 6-0. SMITHFIELD ROAD Mr. Royston stated that Smithfield Road at the "y" had been eliminated from the Thoroughfare Plan, but after studying it, the Staff feels there is a need for Smithfield Road to intersect with Cannon Drive so Smithfield Road at the "y" needs to be restored to the Thoroughfare Plan and eliminate the "y" situation. · Mr. Tricoli made the motion to restore Smithfield Road from Watauga Road to Davis Boulevard to the Thoroughfare Plan. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 6-0. Chairman Tucker stated that since Amundson Road has been brought up tonight, the Commission will take a look at it, but he does not feel they should take action on it tonight. Kathy Robinson came forward. She asked that Watauga Road be renamed. She said she did not like the name "Watauga" in North Richland Hills. Ms. Robinson asked the Commission to be smart and leave Main Street alone. She said they could have it one-way during school hours. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. ~~ C /~l' Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission · ~. . .. ...' ~.;....;"..,.. ~ Secretary~ nlng & Zoning Commission