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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1988-10-27 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 27, 1988 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Mark Wood, at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman Secretary Members Alt. Member Dir. Planning P & Z Coordinator Mark Wood David Barfield Don Bowen Ron Lueck James Brock David Greene Pat Marin George Tucker Wanda Calvert ABSENT: John Schwinger CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1988 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 88-23 Request of Tar-Two Inc. for replat of Woodland Oaks Addition (previous Nob Hill Addition). Vice Chairman Wood opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this replat to please come forward. Jack Roseberry, 8912 Martin Drive, came forward. He stated he represents Realty Alliance of Texas in requesting to change the name of the subdivision, change the street names and change the set backs. . Mr. Roseberry stated he met with several builders and realtors and they feel the name changes are very important, but the most serious is the set backs. He said in the deed restrictions it stated rear or side entry garages. He said they feel it imperative to keep the requirement for side entry garages. Page 2 p & Z Minutes October 27, 1988 . Mr. Roseberry stated there are several nice subdivisions with 20 foot setbacks. Vice Chairman Wood asked where these subdivisions are located. Mr. Roseberry said the builders did not say where they were located, but he thinks some are in Hurst. Vice Chairman Wood said none are in North Richland Hills. Vice Chairman Wood asked if there is a deed restriction for the house size. . Mr. Roseberry said they range from 1800 to 2500 square feet on top of the hill. He said he has sold two building jobs, one for 2500 square feet and the other almost 3,000 square feet. He said the lots on top of the hill have sold first. Vice Chairman Wood asked Mr. Roseberry if granted the 20 foot setback, would he agree to changing the restriction of 1800 square foot houses to 2,000 square foot. Mr. Roseberry said it would just hinder the sale of some of the contracts. He said he was pushing to hurry and get this request to council. Mr. Barfield said changing the 1800 square feet to 2,000 square feet would only affect the lots next to Crane Road. Mr. Roseberry said all the lots they have sold are for 2500 square foot houses or larger. . Mr. Lueck asked who Realty Alliance is. He said the application shows Tar-Two Inc. Page 3 P & Z Minutes October 27, 1988 . Mr. Roseberry said Realty Alliance of Texas is a group of investors and they own Tar-Two Inc. Mr. Barfield said he would abstain his vote since he lives next to this property, but he has some suggestions. He suggests the Commission grant a variance to the setbacks if the lots are less than 120 feet deep. He said he knows this is a hardship and this would not set a precedence. . Mr. Roseberry said he has sold 3 hilltop lots which needs the setbacks changed. He said the one house built in the subdivision has very little back yard and they most always want a pool. He said he had some people who looked at 3 different lots and they could not get the house they wanted on either of the lots and have enough room for a swimming pool. Mr. Barfield said he feels the Commission would set a precedence if this is granted on the whole subdivision. Mr. Roseberry said he was told by the City Attorney the council could change the setbacks. He said we have a very serious problem in this subdivision. Mr. Barfield said for them to look at the plat to see how many lots would be affected if they grant on all lots less than 120 feet deep. There were approximately 9 lots that have a depth of over 120 feet; all others would be granted the variance of 20 foot setbacks. Mr. Roseberry said this would create problems. . Vice Chairman Wood said if the Commission gives blanket approval, it will set a precedence for other developers to come in and ask for the same setback. He said the Commission Page 4 P & Z Minutes October 27, 1988 . is in the process of rev1s1ng the Zoning Ordinance and they will study the need for 20 foot setbacks. He said they may consider changing the Ordinance. John Zimmerman, Engineer, came forward. He said all owners of the lots must sign the plat and if this doesn't go through, they will not sign. Mr. Roseberry said he spoke with the City Attorney to see if this could be done and he said it could. Vice Chairman Wood said Mr. Roseberry is asking the Commission to set a precedence for the whole city. . Mr. Roseberry said they would live with whatever the Commission decides. He said there are problems with the street names. He said he is not trying to create problems. Mr. Roseberry said he may have talked to the wrong people, he may should have had a work session with Planning and Zoning, but if there are any hurt feelings, he is sorry. Vice Chairman Wood stated no feelings are hurt, but the Commission does not want to set a precedence; the Commission needs to study the matter. Mr. Zimmerman said they would resolve the problem with the street names before going to council. Vice Chairman Wood called for those wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Vice Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Page 5 p & Z Minutes October 27, 1988 . PS 88-23 APPROVED . ADJOURNMENT ~~~)?~0-7 Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission . Mr. Barfield had earlier wanted to abstain from voting, but had participated in the discussion. Mr. Tucker stated that since discussion was held with all members, all members must vote. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 88-23 subject to the following: 1. Change the Subdivision name. 2. Street names be changed to the satisfaction of City Staff before submission to council. 3. A 20 foot front yard setback be established on all lots that have an average depth of 120 feet or less. Cul de sacs do not count. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. ~ /" I /-/ /~~t' A .A/~ Vice Chairman Planning and Zonin Commission