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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1987-03-12 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, MARCH 12, 1987 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Don Bowen, at 7:30 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Don Bowen John Schwinger Joe Hallford Carole Flippo Manny Tricoli Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Alt. Member Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Mark Wood George Tucker CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 1987 Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. . 1. PS 87-2 Request of the First Church of Christ Scientist for replat of Lot lIR-l, Block 29, Richland Terrace Addition. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this replat to please come forward. Jim Martin with Martin Consulting Engineers came forward. He stated he was here to represent the Building Committee in their request. Chairman Bowen said the only problem he has is the split building line of 25 feet and 15 feet. He said it needs to be a 25 föot building line. Mr. Martin stated he would correct that. . Page 2 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this replat to please come forward. He stated there are two zonings on this property and a church is allowed in this area. Chairman Bowen stated that no protest would be heard against the church but if there was opposition to the replat to please come forward. Susan Foster came forward. She asked what is planned for the area. She said all she knew was there was a sign up on the property. Chairman Bowen said they plan to build a church there and a church is allowed in duplex and residential zoning. Ms. Foster asked what kind of structure do they plan to build. . Chairman Bowen said they did not submit any plans. He said this is only a replat. Mr. Royston stated the church has four lots they are combining into a single tract. Ms. Foster asked what benefit it would be. Chairman Bowen said you cannot build over a lot line. Ms. Foster asked if they have any plans as to what they are going to build. Chairman Bowen said they will be able to build any building they wish as long as it meets the city codes. . Arlene Tinkler, 7304 Marilyn Lane, came forward. She asked if there would be enough room for the building and for enough parking. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . Chairman Bowen stated they would have to meet the city requirements. Ms. Tinkler asked what they were. Mr. Royston stated it was one parking space for each three seats. Ms. Flippo stated the area is approximately 3,000 feet short of an acre. Ms. Tinkler asked how much do they have on Marilyn Lane. Ms. Flippo stated there was 137.33 feet plus 135 feet on Marilyn Lane and 216 feet on 820. Ms. Flippo gave Ms. Tinkler a copy of the plat. . Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PS 87-2 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PS 87-2 subject to the realigning of the building line. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Bowen stated the plat complies with the Subdivision Ordinance and must be approved. 2. PZ 87-3 Request of Stanley M. Peskind and Lawrence R. Burk to rezone Tracts lA & IB, R.P. Barton Survey, Abstract 175, and Tracts lA & IB, J.M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract 1588, from their present classification of R-7-MF Multi-Family to C-2 Commercial. This property is located north of Northeast Loop 820 and west of Rufe Snow Drive. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . Stanley Peskind came forward. He said they plan to build a shopping center on the property and needed to rezone it to Commercial. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 87-3 APPROVED Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 87-3. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PZ 87-4 Request of B. H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tracts 2 & 2Al, J. C. Bradford Survey, Abstract 140, from their present classification of AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family. This property is located on the east side of Keller-Smithfield Road, south of Shady Grove Road. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Owen D. Long, Consulting Engineer and part owner of the property, came forward. He said they had previously request R-4-SD Duplex on the property, but the Commission felt there would be too much R-4-SD so they feel that R-2 would be a good zoning for the area. Mr. Long showed a plat of the property. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ~ Page 5 p & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . PZ 87-4 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PZ 87-4 as requested. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 4. PZ 87-5 Request of Oak Hills Joint Venture to rezone part of Tracts IB & 2A, D. Moses Survey, Abstract 1150, from their present classification of AG Agriculture to R-3 Single Family. This property is located north of the railroad, east of Eden Road, and west of the T. P. & L. easement. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Owen D. Long, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He stated they came in with a request for R-4-SD on this property, but the Commission was opposed to it. He said they now feel they can live with R-3 and are requesting approval of the R-3 zoning. Mr. Long stated there is R-3 adjacent to the northwest and west of the property. Mr. Schwinger asked Mr. Long if they had a way out of the property, yet. Mr. Long stated not at this time. He said they do not own the property to Precinct Line Road. He said he had represented the people regarding getting the sewer line through their property, but they are not interested in putting a street through at this time. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . PZ 87-5 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 87-5. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tricoli and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Bowen said the next two requests would be heard together, but would be voted on separately. 5. PZ 87-6 Request of Charles Schreiner Nelson to rezone part of Tracts lA & 2, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from their present classifications of AG Agriculture and R-2 Single Family to R-8 Single Family-Zero Lot Line. This property is located on the south side of Wilson Lane, west of Keller Smithfield Road. 6. PZ 87-7 Request of Charles Schreiner Nelson to rezone part of Tract lA, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from its present classification of R-2 Single Family to R-3 Single Family. This property is located on the south side of Wilson Lane, west of Keller Smithfield Road. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. . Wes Shaver, San Antonio, Texas, came forward to represent the owners. He said they had been before the Commission several times on the tract of land. He stated they asked for R-8 zoning, but was rejected, then they squeezed the area to approximately 20 acres, 5 unites to the acre, with the rest R-3, but there was some opposition to it, also. Mr. Shaver stated they had several meetings with the homeowners and have come up with these requests. He said they have changed the R-8 to 33 acres next to the Commercial. He said they moved it due to the concerns of the neighbors to the south. ~ Page 7 p & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . Mr. Shaver stated it caused the density to drop to 3.3 units per acre, 6,000 square foot lots and 1500 square foot houses. He said the R-3 would be 7,500 square foot lots with 1,600 square foot houses instead of the 1,400 square foot houses. . Jack Frisque, 8025 Valley Drive, came forward. He said he was speaking for the Green Valley Homeowners Association who are in favor of these proposals. He stated there had been many long months of meetings and the homeowners appreciate how they have tried to accommodate the quality of life the homeowners want for the area. Mr. Frisque stated they had many proposals in the last year and a half. He said there has been compromises made on both sides, but they have been able to work out their differences. Mr. Frisque said they took a vote and there was a 94% vote for approval of these proposals. He said the reason for the approval was they moved the R-8 next to the Commercial area and they would have the hill and trees for screening. He said the R-3 would be less acreage and less density-l,500 square feet houses for the R-8 and 1,600 square feet houses for the R-3. Mr. Frisque said he and the homeowners recommend approval. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to these request to please come forward. . Don H. Winters, 81 Wilson Lane, came forward. He said he moved to this area because of the no-nonsense approach to zoning. He said he started attending the North Richland Hills and Keller meetings. Mr. Winters said Keller requested 12,000 square feet lots; then came back for Multi-Family which was rejected. Page 8 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . Mr. Winters said he was more affected than the other homeowners because his property is directly across the street. He said this development would affect the value of his property. He said he felt they should stay with the R-2 zoning. Paul Eckert, 83 Wilson Lane, came forward. He said they plan to plan to build a masonry wall along Wilson Lane. He said he felt it unfair for him to have to look out and not be able to see a broad landscape. Wes Shaver came forward. He said at their last meeting with the homeowners, he spoke to Mr. Wilson and two other people on Wilson lane who had no problem with these proposals. . Jeanie Eckert, 8300 Wilson Lane, came forward. She said these plans are not the same as was shown them. She said it was R-2 and R-3, but now they have changed. She said she did not want to look at a wall. She said they have 6 acres of agricultural land. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Hallford stated he wanted to recognize and commend Mr. Frisque and the developers for their working together in this matter. PZ 87-6 APPROVE Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 87-6. Mr. Schwinger stated he would like to amend the motion to state with the stipulation of 1,500 square foot houses. Mr. Hallford agreed to the amendment. Mr. Schwinger seconded the motion and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 9 P & Z Minutes March 12, 1987 . PZ 87-7 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PZ 87-7 with the stipulation that the houses be 1,600 square feet minimum. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tricoli and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P. M. /?~ 0..//". ~; l~...-· . ~-:=--:--:-> j//,;' .~// se~; '~::~::~;~C~tr~~~ . . . City of J(õrth Richland HiUs~ Texas ---J~~~ ~~ :f March 19, 1987 tit NO MEETING UNABLE TO GET QUORUM . (817) 281-0041/7301 N.E. lOOP 820/P.O. BOX 18609/NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TX 76118 City of Xörth Richland Hills~ Texas . ~~(f_ ~, '\i j f March 19, 1987 VaV Re: March 26th Agenda tit Dear Commission Member: Due to no agenda items, there will not be a meeting on March 26, 1987. Have a nice week and we will see you April 9th. Sincerely, Wanda Calvert Planning & Zoning Coordinator . (817) 281·0041/7301 N.E. lOOP 820/P.O. BOX 18609/NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TX 76180