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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1987-08-13 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUGUST 13, 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 Mark Wood Carole Flippo George Tucker Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Alt. Member Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Manny Tricoli CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1987 Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Wood and Mr. Tucker abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1987 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 3-0 with Ms. Flippo and Mr. Tucker abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. 1. PS 87-12 Request of Lamar Savings Association and Tecnol Company for replat of Tracts 4, 5, & 6, N.R.H. Industrial Park Addition. PS 87-12 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PS 87-12 with the stipulation that no more replats will be granted until such time they have signed agreement with the railroad. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 2 p & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . 2. PS 87-28 Request of Rufe Snow Village Partnership and The Kroger Company for replat of Lots 2R thru 5R & 6, Block 1, Northland Shopping Center Addition. PS 87-28 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 87-28. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PZ 87-14 Request of Ike Harris & Company to rezone Tract 16E, W.W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from its present classification of R-3 Single Family to R-8 Single Family Detached Zero Lot Line. This property is located south of Emerald Hills Way and west of Grapevine Highway. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Attorney George Staples came forward to represent the applicant. He stated there is 18 plus acres which lies south of Emerald Hills Way. He said the Master Plan shows two thoroughfares, one at the top and one at the bottom of this property. Mr. Staples stated that part of this property is in the flood plain and there would have to be some extensive channel work done. He said they plan to put a concrete channel to the south and west. Mr. Staples stated the ''Windsor Park" development is owned by his client and this development will be similar to it. He said they are asking for R-8 zoning for the lot size. . Mr. Staples stated the City will participate in building the channel since the property is adjacent to a City Park. He said it would cost the developer $60,000 for the concrete channel without the bridge and the only way they could see any return would be to have this zoning. Page 3 P & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Staples stated there is an elementary school across the street from this property; there are 5 houses that back up to the channel, but there are no houses immediately adjacent to this property. He said he felt this would be compatible to the neighborhood. He said the lots would be from 4100 to 5000 square feet. Mr. Staples showed the Commission pictures of development ín the area. He also showed them pictures of the Windsor Park development. Mr. Staples stated he had others present who would be able to answer any questions the Commission might have. Chairman Bowen asked what the minimum house size would be. . Mr. Staples stated they would probably be from 1200 to 1400 square feet. He said they don't have a firm figure on that yet. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Carl Ball, 5512 Irish Spring Lane, came forward. He said he had not been able to see the site plan. He said part of the channel is in his back yard and he wondered how much he would be assessed for it. Mr. Royston stated there is no assessment for drainage. Mr. Ball asked if they plan to build two story houses. He said he was sure they would since the lots are so small. He said he knew they could build two story houses in R-3 zoning. . Mr. Tucker said most of them would be two story. Page 4 P & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Ball stated if this zoning is approved, he would request the houses be 1200 to 1400 square feet. Chairman Bowen stated the minimum for R-8 is 1200 square feet. . Larry Telford, 5517 Irish Springs Lane, came forward. He said when the multi-family came in, they made more traffic. He said there is no light at Grapevine Highway, but they put one in on Davis Boulevard. Mr. Telford said there is a school right across the street from this property and this would cause increased traffic. He said to the east there is the largest tract of R-7-MF in the City of North Richland Hills; to the north is Industrial; to the east and west is commercial; then the Northeast Campus; and a park to the south. Mr. Telford said when he moved there, he was proud of the R-3. He said he felt it was better for the neighborhood. Mr. Telford said if this request is approved, he would like to see the houses 1300 square feet. Ms. Flippo asked Mr. Staples what the difference would be in the cost of the streets and drainage for R-3 and R-8. Mr. Staples stated the drainage and street cost would still be required in R-3. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 87-14 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 87-14. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Schwinger voting against. . Chairman Bowen stated this is only a recommendation to the City Council and they have the right to speak at their meeting which will be September 14th. Page 5 P & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . 4. PZ 87-15 Request of Richmond Bay Development Company to rezone a portion of Tract 2, W.A. Trimble Survey, Abstract 1520, from its present classifications of OC Outdoor Commercial and R-2 Single Family to R-2 and ac. This property is located south of Meadow Lakes Drive and west of Dory Court. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Bob Frank came forward to represent the applicant. He said they want to change a small amount of OC Outdoor Commercial to R-2 lots. He said he did not feel this would interfere with the golf course. . 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 87-15 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 87-15 with the stipulation that the lots be 10,400 square feet and the houses be 2,000 square feet. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. 5. PS 87-25 Consideration of an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance #195 regarding Park Land Dedication. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to please come forward. . Bill Pasteur, 1900 Trailwood, Euless, came forward. He said he was a Commercial and Residential Investment Realtor. He said his partner, Walter Elliott, is also present. Page 6 P & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Pasteur stated they have two subdivisions being developed in North Richland Hills at present; Century Oaks at Starnes and Smithfield Road and Spring Meadows across from Smithfield Elementary School. He said they have also helped in the development of Stonybrooke. . Mr. Pasteur thanked the Commission for holding a Public Hearing on this matter. He said he did not wish to debate, but would like to point out some things. He said page 1, paragraph 1, this fee is charged only on residential property; none would be charged on commercial, office districts, etc. He said only the new resident in North Richland Hills would have to pay. Mr. Pasteur said this is a tax on the developer which would in turn pass on to the new resident so the new resident will have to pay for the parks that all citizens will use. Mr. Pasteur said page 2, paragraphs 4 & 5, the developer would go through the city process of platting a piece of property only to have the City Council veto it. He said that would be very expensive and time consuming for the developer; paragraphs 6 & 7, the $225 per dwelling unit could go higher; it could be changed by the City Council. He said this makes for an unworkable situation for the developer. Mr. Wood said paragraph 6 states it would be limited to $225. Mr. Royston stated the intent would be to reimburse the City from the fund. He said the City Council decides on all fees. . Chairman Bowen said the fee would not be changed in the middle of the stream. Mr. Tucker said it would be changed by an amendment of the ordinance. Page 7 p & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Royston how could the platting process be done. Mr. Royston stated the decision should be at the time of preliminary platting. Mr. Tucker said the engineering would be expensive if they had to start over if the council did not like it. Mr. Royston said it should be decided prior to the final plat being submitted. . Mr. Pasteur said on page 2, paragraph 8 it speaks of refunds. He said there is never any refunds; page 3, paragraph 9, is contradictory. Mr. Pasteur said the flood plain is the most desirable for a park, Colonial Country Club is in the 100 year flood plain and Euless has a beautiful park in the flood plain. Mr. Pasteur said 112-"any areas of unusual topography or slope which renders the property unusable for organized recreational activities", channelization is a major expense for a park. Paragraph 10, the developer would be confused, there would be 3 bodies reviewing the plat. There would be long, lag time. He said it takes a minimum of 15 to 18 months to develop a piece of property from the zoning to the development. . Mr. Pasteur stated that parks are for the common good to all people, but with this ordinance only the new residents would pay; residential development would subsidize for everyone. He said he thinks this is very unfair. He said the builders and developers have to be competitive. Mr. Pasteur said that North Richland Hills has increased the building permits 400%. He said the developers and builders are in the worst shape in many years and they have to be speculative and it puts the burden on them. Page 8 p & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Pasteur said he was aware there is a need for parks in North Richland Hills. He said the city would have to set up a new accounting system for the fees and refunds. Mr. Pasteur said this is an excellent chance to challenge it in court. Mr. Pasteur said he read in the paper of the additional fees being proposed for sewage and water for North Richland Hills. Mr. Pasteur said the developers are concerned about this ordinance. . Doug Long, part owner of B. H. & L, came forward. He said they own some land in area 5. He said they have a substantial park there. He asked if they need more park in that area. Mr. Long said he felt everything would be a cash donation. He asked how much land does the city need for parks. Mr. Royston said the Park Master Plan said 40 more acres of park land is needed, but did not say where they might need to upgrade the present park. Mr. Long said if they have sufficient park land in the area, what then? He said he was not sure he understood paragraph 6, page 2. Chairman Bowen said if no further land is required, then the $225 per unit would be charged. Mr. Royston stated that if the city purchases land for a park, they would need to be reimbursed, it would go back to a land fund requirement. . Mr. Long asked if that park is totally developed, he cannot give land, he has to pay cash? Page 9 p & Z Minutes August 13, 1987 . Mr. Tucker stated it is the intent of the ordinance for all residential developers to participate. Mr. Royston stated that if the cash is not needed it would be returned after two years. Mr. Long stated they have Little Bear Creek on their property and in certain areas they will have to improve it, but it might be to the city's advantage not to have it concrete lined. He said the Commission would have the right to vary from this. Mr. Long requested the Commission have another hearing to discuss this ordinance. . Chairman Bowen called for anyone else wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wood said he appreciated the time and effort of these developers. He said he felt the Commission needs to go back and take another look at this ordinance. Mr. Tucker said the developers brought up some good points Chairman Bowen stated he does not feel the Commission is ready to recommend approval of this ordinance. He said the Commission will continue this for more study on the first meeting in September, September 10th. ADJOURNMENT .