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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1988-12-15 Minutes . MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 15, 1988 - 7:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Ron Hubbard, at 7:00 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Members Ron Hubbard Forrest Grubb Billy Cypert Jeff Bunting Tom Duer Danny Taylor Bob Williams Jimmy Beach Wanda Calvert Alt. Member Dir. Community Dev. Chief Bldg. Inspector Tech. Inspector P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Harold Schubert Jim Kemp CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 1988 Mr. Bunting made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Chairman Hubbard and the motion carried 2-0 with Cypert, Grubb, and Duer abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988 Dr. Duer made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Grubb and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Bunting abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. 1. BA 88-18 Request of Randall R. Turner to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lots 2 & 3, Block 13, Woodcrest Addition, to allow additional signage on existing sign pole. This property is located on Bedford Euless Road (Northeast Plaza Shopping Center). Chairman Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Page 2 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Randall Turner came forward. He said he represents Western Realty 'in this request. He said they request an increase in signage. Mr. Turner said they have 217 feet on Bedford Euless Road, but the shopping center faces an undedicated street which is 765 feet long. He said they are requesting the square footage of the sign be increased from 285 square feet to 450 square feet. Mr. Turner said this would not increase the height of the sign; they would just fill the vacancies in the sign. Mr. Turner stated they are approximately 50% occupied and they hope with the increased signage, they can fill the shopping center and increase the tax base. . Mike Huck came forward. He said he leases a space in the center. He said the center is hidden. He said he has a small sign. Mr. Huck said he requests the Board grant this request. Chairman Hubbard called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. c. R. Franchild, Weyland, came forward. He said he is not against this request, but he needs some clarification. Mr. Franchild said what he is concerned about is the green belt. He said they have already cut down three trees which is in violation of the ordinance. Mr. Franchild said he has no objection to the sign. Chairman Hubbard asked if there had been any correspondence. Mrs. Calvert stated there had been none. . Mr. Cypert asked Mr. Turner if he had to have 450 square feet. He asked if they plan to go past the 10 foot 6 inch at the bottom. Page 3 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Mr. Turner said it will be 4 or 5 feet above street level, but he wants to keep it to where the sign can be seen. Mr. Taylor said the Ordinance states it should be 8 feet. Mr. Turner said his landscaper told him the trees were diseased and they had them removed. Mr. Grubb stated he was on the Planning and Zoning Commission when this property was zoned and he would like to see the owners of the property adhere to the covenant. He said they were supposed to leave the trees. Mr. Turner said they have trimmed the trees and cleaned up the debris. . Dr. Duer stated the green buffer makes it look so much nicer. Mr. Cypert said he did not see how Mr. Turner could put 450 square feet on the sign. Mr. Grubb asked what the height is from the ground to the marquee. Mr. Taylor stated the ordinance says 8 foot clearance. Mr. Turner said the sign is built up and would be 5 feet from the grade. Chairman Hubbard asked if Mr. Turner plans to give someone the top sign area where Northeast Plaza is. Mr. Turner said he would if they had some large tenant or they could take 3 spaces on the sign. He said there would be a maximum of 385 square feet. . Mr. Taylor stated that according to the Ordinance, each tenant can have a banner at no charge. Page 4 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Dr. Duer asked if he needed more than 385 square feet. Mr. Turner said he would rather have 450 square feet or even 400 square feet for flexibility. He said the center is not visible. Chairman Hubbard asked if they would be changing the structure of the sign. Mr. Turner said they would not. He said they have had the sign checked and the structure is okay. Mr. Grubb asked the size of the undedicated street. Mr. Turner stated it is 25 feet wide and 765 feet long. . Chairman Hubbard called for anyone else wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. BA 88-18 APPROVED Mr. Grubb made the motion to approve BA 88-18 with a maximum of 450 square feet and not to exceed the present height and with consideration of the private street. Mr. Bunting asked if the 450 was from the ground up. Mr. Grubb said it is for flexibility. Dr. Duer said they can't go more than 400 or 450 square feet because they don't have anymore area. Mr. Taylor said the motion needs to have some height clearance from the ground. . Page 5 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Mr. Grubb amended the motion to allow 5 feet grade level and not more than 40 feet in total height. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bunting and the motion carried 5-0. 2. BA 88-19 Request of Superior Lubricants to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on a portion of Block 9, Richland Hills West Addition, to vary from the brick requirement in Commercial zoning. This property is located at 6551 Grapevine Highway. Chairman Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Bill Cates came forward to represent the applicant. He said their intent is to completely renovate the place. He said they wish to use steel V-groove siding. Mr. Cates said Texaco will reimburse them to improve it and they plan to build something North Richland Hills will be proud of. He said the difference between brick and steel V-groove siding is $12,000. Mr. Cates stated the siding would be painted grey. He showed pictures of how the station would look. Dr. Duer asked if they plan to bull dose the building and start over. Mr. Cates said they would still have the slab and frame. He said he plans to refurbish it. Chairman Hubbard called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Chairman Hubbard asked if there had been any correspondence. Mrs. Calvert stated there had been none. Page 6 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Mr. Grubb asked if the steel siding is easily damaged. Mr. Cates said no, but if any damage occurs, a panel can be removed and replaced, but if it were brick, it would be hard to repair. Mr. Cates said they plan to put a walk and curb on the front and one side. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Dr. Duer stated the homes in this area are frame homes. BA 88-19 APPROVED Dr. Duer made the motion to approve BA 88-19 as requested. This motion was seconded by Mr. Grubb and the motion carried 5-0. . 3. BA 88-20 Request of Trinity Interests to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lots lR, 2R, 4 & 5, Block 13, Snow Heights North Addition, to be allowed to NOT screen dumpsters. This property is located east of Rufe Snow Drive and north of Northeast Loop 820. Chairman Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Paul Foley, Agent, came forward. He said they had a sanitation problem so they took the screens down. He said they have trouble with people putting trash in the dumpsters. Mr. Foley stated he had a new tenant and the city inspector noticed the dumpsters were not screened. He showed pictures of the dumpsters. He said they left the screen on the one next to the car wash and the screen is intact on the one next to Lee Optical and Wal-Mart. Page 7 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 . Mr. Foley stated a Certificate of Occupancy is being held up because of not having the screens. Chairman Hubbard called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Chairman Hubbard asked if there had been any correspondence. Mrs. Calvert stated there had been none. Mr. Grubb said he felt the city should enforce the pick-up of the garbage. Mr. Taylor said some of the tenants will not pay for a second pick-up. Mr. Grubb said call the Fire Marshall. . Mr. Taylor said he is the Fire Marshall. Chairman Hubbard asked where the self car wash is located. Mr. Foley said it is on Lewis Drive behind Eckerds and Minyards. Chairman Hubbard said the pictures show such a mess. Mr. Taylor said the bailed trash shown in the pictures stacked up should be picked up daily. He said that is a fire hazard. Dr. Duer said he had rather see the trash accumulate in the screen rather than to blow into the neighborhood. . Mr. Grubb said he wants to see this corrected. He said there are some 7-11 stores in the city that do not have screens. He said there are a lot of violations. Mr. Grubb said he doesn't see this is a hardship for the applicant; he sees it as a hardship for the neighbors. . . . Page 8 Z B A Minutes December 15, 1988 BA 88-20 DENIED ADJOURNMENT ~~~~ Mr. Taylor said the Planning and Zoning Commission is revising the Zoning Ordinance and they plan to leave this requirement in the ordinance and make it stiffer. Dr. Duer asked how the city could require the old businesses to conform. Mr. Taylor said if they sell, they have to conform to the ordinance. Dr. Duer asked when the ordinance came into affect. Mrs. Calvert said the Zoning Ordinance #1080 was adopted January, 1984. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Cypert made the motion to deny BA 88-20 as requested. Mr. Taylor said they need to put a time limit to get these fixed. Mr. Foley said he would need 60 to 90 days. Mr. Grubb said 90 days is too long. He said he did not need more than 30 days. Mr. Cypert amended his motion to put a time span of not more than 30 days to to screen dumpsters. This motion was seconded by Mr. Grubb and the motion to deny carried 5-0. ~~a;~7:55 P. M. Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment