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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1986-04-10 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 10, 1986 - 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 Alt. Member Dir. Planning & Dev. P & Z Coordinator Don Bowen John Schwinger Mark Wood Joe Hallford Marjorie Nash Carole Flippo Richard Royston Wanda Calvert CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 1986 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. . Chairman Bowen said he would like to make a statement. He said one of the candidates for City Council made a statement that the Commission favored the developers. Chairman Bowen said he would like to assure the citizens that is not true. He said the Commission has the best interest of the citizens and the city at heart and they will continue to do this. 1. PZ 86-7 Request of J. V. Frank to rezone a portion of Lot 19, Block 33, Holiday West Addition, from its present classification of C-1 (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the south side of Buenos Aires Drive, east 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. . J. V. Frank came forward. He stated he has an associate, Bill Fenimore, who lives in North Richland Hills. He said they are interested in North Richland Hills and want to see it grow. Page 2 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 · Mr. Frank stated they are requesting this zoning change from C-1 to C-2 to allow a self service car wash. He stated they had planned to request a zoning change for only the amount needed for the car wash, but the Zoning Ordinance stated it had to be 1 acre. Mr. Frank showed a drawing of the site. He stated he felt this car wash would be a convenience to the Shadow Creek apartments and to the Holiday West residents. 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 86-7 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-7. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Nash voting against. 2. PZ 86-8 Request of 46 property owners in the Morgan Meadows Addition to rezone their individual lots together in the Morgan Meadows Addition from their present classification of R-1 (Single Family) to R-1-S (Special Single Family). This property is located on the north side of Chapman Road, across from Richfield Park. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. · Mr. James Keating, 6824 Little Ranch Road, came forward. He stated that he and Mack Garvin contacted the property owners and they have collectively come to request this zoning change. Mr. Keating said that all but three agreed to request this zoning change. Page 3 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . Mr. Keating stated their primary interest was that if they were to sell their property, they would still be allowed to have animals. 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 86-8 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 86-8. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PZ 86-9 Request of the Estate of Louis Engler & Nettye Freeman Engler to rezone Tract 4, John C. Yates Survey, Abstract 1753, Tract 1, D.H. Hightower Survey, Abstract 1891, and Tract 2D, H.W. Cook Survey, Abstract 366, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located at the southwest corner of Watauga Road and the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Phil Welch came forward to represent to owners of the property. He said they had owned this property since 1955, one half being owned by the estate and one half being owned by Mrs. Engler. Mr. Welch stated that there is a major drainage problem which they plan to correct in the next year or two by the time the new road is finished. He said they need to obtain this zoning. Mr. Welch stated they do not have an immediate sale for the property, but they wish to get the zoning approved so they can have the Page 4 p & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . so they can have the engineering and drainage in place when the road is finished. Mr. Wood asked if they have anyone in mind to sell the property to. Mr. Welch stated they do not have an immediate sale for the property, but they will work on the drainage after they get the zoning. Mr. Wood asked how does the drainage and the road affect the zoning of the property. Mr. Welch said they do not intend to sell the property for residential. Mr. Wood asked if they could use C-1 instead of C-2. . Mr. Welch stated he had not checked the C-1 zoning classification out. He said he felt it would take 6 to 8 months to correct the drainage. Mr. Wood said he was not sure why it would be necessary to change the zoning now. He said he felt that to go from Agriculture to C-2 Commercial was speculative. Mr. Welch asked Mr. Royston what the difference was in C-1 and C-2. Mr. Royston said C-1 was primarily retail. He said C-1 is basicly inside, C-2 is outside. He said C-1 would allow a mall and C-2 would allow a contractor's or sales warehouse. Mr. Wood stated that on the application it asks the proposed use which you left blank. . Mr. Welch said they do not have an immediate use today and he does not feel they could have a sale until the road is finished. Page 5 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 · Chairman Bowen said zoning is based on the highest and best use of the land. Mr. Welch asked what would be the best use. Chairman Bowen said he was not sure, he said it is speculative, C-2 has such a wide use. Mr. Welch said most of the land along Watauga Road is already zoned commercial. Chairman Bowen said only a small area is zoned C-2, but most of the land is zoned Multi-Family. Mr. Welch asked the Commission if they would agree to C-1. · Mr. Wood said he was not sure, but he hated to see it go from AG to C-2. Mr. Royston stated the Commission can only act on the C-2 request, but if they deny, they could recommend C-1. Mr. Wood said he would not recommend either just so they could get a higher price for the property. Mr. Welch said the city had planned to put a City Service Center on the property and have been in court on it. Chairman Bowen said Mr. Welch was digressing from the request, the only issue is should it be rezoned. Mr. Welch said if the city had a use for it, they would have thought it was right. Mr. Wood stated Mr. Welch does not have a use for it at this time. · Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Page 6 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-9 DENIED Mr. Hallford made the motion to deny PZ 86-9. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion to deny carried 5-0. 4. PZ 86-10 Request of Chart Development to rezone a portion of Tract 3, NRH Industrial Park Addition, from its present classification of I-2 (Industrial) to I-2-Specific Use-Sale of Beer for off premise consumption. This property is located at the northeast corner of Trinidad and 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. . Bryan Chandler, 1600 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, came forward to represent Chart Development. He stated this would be a convenience store with gasoline pumps. Chairman Bowen stated, if approved, the City Council would need the name of an individual for the Specific Use. Mr. Chandler said they would have one. 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 86-10 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-10. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against. . Page 7 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . 5. PZ 86-11 Request of RHR Development to rezone a portion of Tract 3, NRH Industrial Park Addition, from its present classification of I-2 (Industrial) to I-2-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. This property is located at the southeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Industrial Park Boulevard. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Bryan Chandler came forward to represent RHR Development. He said this property is directly adjacent to the convenience store. Mr. Chandler said they plan to have a Mexican food restaurant. . Chairman Bowen asked if they were aware of the 60/40 ratio. Mr. Chandler stated they were. 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 86-11 APPROVED Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 86-11. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against. 6. PZ 86-12 Request of Blair Plumbing Company to rezone a portion of Lot 1, College Acres Addition, from its present classification of C-1 (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the west side of Davis Boulevard, south of Green Valley Drive. . Page 8 p & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Glenn Blair came forward. He said they own the north 100 feet of a 300 foot tract which is already C-2 and now wish to rezone the remainder to C-2. He said it is his intention to build a 40 foot by 200 foot building with store frontage for contractors or retail space. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. . PZ 86-12 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 86-12. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. 7. PZ 86-13 Request of Heinz & Gertie German Restaurant to rezone a portion of Lot 3, Block 50, Nor'East Addition, from its present classification of C-2 (Commercial) to C-2-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. This property is located within the shopping area on the west side of Davis Boulevard, south of Lola Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Bruce Auld, 3604 Norton Drive, Richland Hills, came forward to represent Heinz Pasel. He said he was requesting on premise alcohol for a German restaurant. Mr. Auld said Mr. & Mrs. Pasel are recently from South Africa and have invested a substantial sum of money to open a German Restaurant for North Richland Hills and Tarrant County. Page 9 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . Mr. Auld stated they feel this is the highest and best use of the property. He said they need to be able to sell a glass of beer with the dinner. Mr. Auld stated it would be a regular sit-down restaurant for 128 people with cloth napkins. 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. Mr. Wood said this property borders the church's property. Mr. Royston stated there was no vacant property except the church yard. . Mr. Wood said he had a problem with it being next door to the church. He said the survey shows 355 feet from door to door, but it is technically only 40 to 50 feet. Mr. Auld stated they are in compliance no matter who owns the property and they do not plan to disturb the church. Mr. Wood said if the church built on their vacant property, then you would not conform. Mr. Auld said they had not had any complaints from the church. Chairman Bowen stated the Commission has had this problem before. He said the State sets up the guidelines. Mr. Wood said it still does not make it right. . Page 10 P & Z Minutes April 10, 1986 . PZ 86-13 APPROVED 8. PS 86-19 PS 86-19 APPROVED ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 86-13. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against. Request of the City of North Richland Hills for replat of Lot 1R, Block 1, Civic Centre Addition. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 86-19. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. ~¿f Chåirman Planning & Zoning Commission . ission